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JOE, FLORIDA 32456, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998


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Veterans Day Program
Planned at PSJHS
Story on Page 3A
Gulf County Sports
Photos, Stats-Pages 8-1 OA

Beanie Babies Bring
Better Business
Photo on Page 1B

Law Enforcement Reports
Cities & County-Page 7A

Gulf Schools' Events
Get the Scoop on; Page 4B

Chinese Invaders
Page 6B

"Friends of the Library"
Membership Drive
Details on Page 5A
"1""


Forty-five percent of Gulf
County's registered voters nar-
rowly re-elected Incumbent Gulf
County Commissioner Billy
Traylor. said "yes" to establishing
a tourist development tax, and
voted against offering property tax

Wewa Commission
S Conducts Meeting
Permanent workers for the
City of Wewahitchka got an early
Christmas present last Monday
when city commissioners ap-
proved a 35; per hour pay raise
for them during their regular
meeting. 7
The board also opened bids to
re-roof City Hall with a new metal
roof system. They have been
weighing out the advantages ver-
sus cost aspects of going back
with a flat roof or Installing a new
metal pitched roof system for sev-
.eral months.
Garrison Construction came
in as the low bidder at S37.558,
and Kent Construction's bid was
$54,617. Board members decided
to review the two bids and make a
decision during their next regular
meeting.
The bo9rd also voiced their
unanimous, support for Bay
Medical to be the ALS ambulance,
provider for North Gulf County
Ambulance Service.


exemption as part of an incentive
package for new and expanding
businesses locating in the county.
Billy Traylor (482 votes)
squeaked by challenger Tommy
Montford (453 votes) to .retaJn-his
seat as District 2 county commis-
sion representative.
S'The final outcome was in
question until the final absentee'
votes were counted. Precinct #4
(Overstreet) voted in favor of
Montford by a margin of 90 votes
to 65 for Traylor. But Precinct #2
reversed that trend, voting 459 to
325 in favor of Traylor.



City Begir
Port St. Joe city comrission-
ers tackled a full slate of business
during Tuesday's regular meeting
with garbage collection, the citvy
marina, rising insurance rates
and tripartite recommendations
topping the list.
City commissioners have dis-
cussed seeking requests for pro-
posals for garbage pick-up service
in recent weeks as they evaluate
the city's recycling program and,
garbage collection budget.
The board received one
request for proposal from Waste
Management Corporation to fur-
nish garbage collection within the


When absentees were count-
ed, Traylor received 58 votes to
Montford's 38, to win by the nar-
row 29 vote margin.
Tourist Development Tax
Gulf .County. residents said.
"yes" (1,999 to 1,670 votes) to
charging 'a' ',2% tourist develop-
ment tax on temporary rental
units paid by visitors to the area.
The funds generated can only be
used to promote tourism and
tourist-related facilities.
As TDC Chairman Tommy
Knox put it, "Tourists can now
help bear some of the expenses


for tourist-related activities."
"No" To Tax Incentives
Voters opposed providing
property tax exemptions to new or
expanding businesses as part of
J'.an incentives package to promote
businesses to locate in Gulf
County and bring jobs to the area.
By a margin of 2,007 (no) to
1,828 (yes), the county-wide refer-
endtum failed to pass.
Gulf County Economic
Development Committee mem-
bers had hoped to add temporary
property tax relief as a lure to
entice new businesses and indus-


tries to locate in Gulf County as
part of their economic promotion
package.
Westbrook Defeated
District 7 State Representa-
tive Jamey Westbrook-won In Gulf.l
County (2,264 votes to 1,732), but
district-wide, Republican chal-
lenger. Bev Kilmer unseated the
incumbent Democrat, receiving
approximately 51% 6 of votes cast.
On statewide races and
issues. Gulf County followed the
basic trend of the rest of the state.
In the governor/lieutenant gover-
(See VOTES on Page 6A)


Pot Farm


Sheriff Frank McKeithen and Investigator Marty Williams look
over growing paraphernalia in the home of Gary Cox.


These marijuana plants were found growing inside the Cox home
in Wewahitchka. Star Photos


Discussion of Garbage/Trash Service


Waste Management quoted
$10.50 per month as a residential
collection fee for twice per week
garbage pick-up. City residents
currently pay $14.50 per month
for garbage and trash collection
service.
Commercial customers would
pay S3.35 per cubic yard, plus
dumpster rental for one-time per
week service. A sample charge
outlined ;on the proposal listed
pickup on a two yard container.
one time per week pick-up at
$29.00 per month. The coitimer-
cial rate for one time per week


pick-up for a 64 gallon cart (like
residential carts) was $16.50 per
month.
Mayor Johnny Linton verified
with Waste Management repre-
sentatives that the service would
revert to a non-recycle program
eliminating the need for local res-
idents to sort and separate their,
garbage as is currently being
done.
Linton also discussed local,
residents placing yard trash in
the containers to help reduce the
city's; expenses in trash collecting
services.


The city currently is very
close to breaking even on its
garbage collection service, but
ends up subsidizing approximate-
ly $150,000 annually for yard
trash and debris pick-up.
Commissioner Damon McNair
pointed out, "If we still have to
pick up .trash, then we're not
going to be saving very much
money."
Public Works Superintendent
Terry McDaniel is also plugging in
figures to determine what it would
cost the city to collect garbage
without the recycle program in


place, to determine if the city can
maintain the service at a similar
or less charge.
Commissioners will continue
the meeting at 6:00 Thursday
evening, November 5, and further
discuss Waste Management's pro-
posal, as well as the city's other
options for handling garbage ser-
vice aid trash collection.
Insurance Rate on the Rise
Mayor Linton informed board
members. the city had received
notification from Blue Cross-Blue
Shield Insurance Company that
(See DISCUSSION on Page 6A)


Large Number of Citizens Attend Ambulance "Workshop" Last Thursday


Between 150 to 200 people
crowded into the old Gulf County
Courthouse in Wewahitchka last-
Thursday evening to voice their
opinions on how ALS (Advanced
Life Support) ambulance service
Should be provided for the north-
ern portions of Gulf County.
: Gulf County commission
chairman Tommy Knox had.
called for the second of two work-
shops on the issue to be held in
Wewahitchka as the board looks
at what firm to use as provider for
the service.
Sea ~lier reported in The
Star, two basic options .being con--
sidered are-expand the South
Gulf County service to a county
wide system, or hire Bay
Ambulance Service to provide ALS
response in north Gulf County.
! County commissioners, have
given their full support to upgrad-
ing the mostly volunteer basic life
support (BLS) service currently
offered in. north Gulf County to
the ALS system. Giving their sup-
port has proven, to be the easy
part though-as they: begin to
make final plans on whom to use
as ALS provider, and exactly what


form and degree of service to pro-
vide.
The board was united In a
stand to try and have ALS service
in place within 90 to 120 days
during its September 22nd regu-
lar meeting. They don't seem
quite as in sync as they .decide
whom to use as a provider for the
service. Residents from the north-
ern end of the county have made
it very clear they want Bay
County's .ambulance service' as
their provider.
The resounding theme during
both workshops seems to be-
"we've worked with Bay and
they've worked with us; we know
the service and employees and
they've had that close working
relationship throughout the vol-
unteer service's existence."
"It's not that we have
anything against south Gulf
County, but rather we just like
Bay," one resident said.
Apples to Apples
One of the matters board
members had hoped :to clear up
during the second public session
was the price versus services
offered by Bay Ambulance and


South Gulf County.
During the first public meet-
ing, Bay had offered to provide
ALS service for $35,000 while
South Gulf County offered service
at what equated to approximately
$165,000. However, the two ser-
vices were no where close in what
was offered.
Bay offered an absolute mini-
mal ALS service, while South Gulf
County's plan was on a full scale
system, complete with a full line
ALS crew station in Wewahitchka
and a swing back-up crew cen-
trally located in the county to
back up both ends when the need
arises.
Commissioners had asked
Gulf County Chief Administrator
Don Butler to request that both
parties provide figures on like
plans during Thursday's meeting.
On the surface,. South Gulf
County's prices for the four levels
of plans presented looked much
higher than Bay's. But, Bay's fig-
ures Included the price for the
service, plus Bay doing the billing
and receiving all revenues paid for
ambulanceI service by patients
(See HEARING on Page 3A)


The room was packed with spectators at the meeting on ALS service in Wewahitchka.


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Gulf Votes With State On Governorr


L Says "Yes" to TDC "Bed Tax" "No" to Allow Tax Incentives

SRe-Elects Commissioner Billy Traylor by Narrow 29 Vote Margin

$ Sends Only 45% of Registered Voters to Polls to Express Opinion


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Exposed and



Shut Down

Elaborate Set-Up
In Perps Home
Investigators from the Gulf
County Sheriffs Office arrested
31-year-old Gary Cox, who lived
at Cox's Landing in Wewahitchka,
this weekend for cultivating man-
juana. Officers found an elaborate
and sophisticated operation in
Cox's house after they entered
armed with a' search warrant.
iTwo bedrooms in the resi-,
dence had been walled with sheet
rock, covering the windows. The
rooms contained 39 high-grade
marijuana, plants ranging from
one to four feet tall. The value of
the plants estimated at maturity
would be in the S30.000 range.
The "grow rooms" had 20 dif-
ferent four foot fluorescent lights,
commonly known as "grow lights"
covering the marijuana, as well as
a 1,000 watt fixture which was
connected to the ceiling on a rail
which was operated by a timer.
This light would travel from one
side of the. room to the other to
heat and provide light, which is
essential in marijuana growing.
Several books on growing
marijuana, as well as plant food,
peat moss and potting soil were
found in the rooms. Plumbing had
also been hooked up in the one
room, so the plants could be
watered from the inside. Four
fans were on in the rooms
because of the tremendous heat
given off by the lights.
Officers confiscated notes and
documents regarding the cultiv'a-
tion, as well as other possible sus-
pects. Officers also confiscated a
computer system which con-
tained a large amount of pornog-
raphy.
Investigators from U.S.
Customs' who specialize in
pornography have been called in
and more charges are expected.











The Star


PAGE TWO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998


Generous -

WE WONDER HOW IT IS, that a community as financially
depressed as Port St. Joe can come up with $3,000 for such a
needy organization as the March of Dimes; especially after two
months of being "blessed" with a paper mill shutdown.
There's either some independently wealthy people here or i
some truly generous folks who are determined to share what they
have with those in need. It reminds us of a Sunday School lesson
we had last Sunday, where Paul led the Corinthians and other
gentile churches-poor themselves-to take an offering for the
Jewish Christian churches at Jerusalem. The crux of the lesson
was that the Corinthians needed to give the offering more than the Bo
Christians at Jerusalem needed to receive it. Ir
The people of Port St. Joe felt they needed to give to the cause ga
of birth defects more than the March of Dimes needed their So
money. m1
NOT ALL CHARITIES ARE TREATED so generously, but all lov
charities aren't the March of Dimes, either. he
so'
Nqt all charities can lay claim to developing-by their steady
contribution of dimes-a cure for their targeted disease. Some
have an even more complex disease to tackle and some just waste Jc
what money is given them. The folks in Port St. Joe know the dif- Ac
ference.- '. ,
This is the season of the year for needy causes to tug at your
heart strings 'with drives for funds and for "bringing
Thanksgiving/Christmas to the needy". You'll have ample oppor-v
tunity to do your part, Just don't get sucked in by the emotion of
the times and contribute to every request. Select the ones to sup-
port which have a history of making a difference in people's lives.
PEOPLE WHO HAVE A NEED at Thanksgiving/Christmas,
also have a need a week, a month, and a year after
Thanksgiving/Christmas. The need for food is just as great. The
need for clothing is just as great. The need for medical and finan-
cial aid is just as great these other days also.
We suppose it is the experience of being on short rations which
stirs the generosity of our people to help their neighbors. The peo-
ple know what it feels like to have needs themselves.


Congratulations On 75th

THE STAR WISHES TO JOIN the remainder of the commu-
nity' in congratulating the First Baptist Church of Port St. Joe on
the occasion of its 75th anniversary. It has had some good, loyal
members who knew what the mission of a church should be and
carried it forward. With such founders as the J. A. Connells
[whose daughter, Hazel, still plays the organ at Long Avenue
Baptist Churchl. and Mrs. W. J. Daughtry, they couldn't miss.
We suppose Mrs. W. J. Daughtry taught every generation of
boys in Sunday School that ever lived in Port St. Joe between the
foundation of the church until her death in the 80's. Mrs.
Daughtry and her famous hat were trademarks in Port St. Joe for
many years.
BEINQ-THE SECOND .ORGANIZED church in Port St. Joe
has itsdislin'hTin:."The'felffidodist chliur'wasTieere first aid it's to'
their credit they assisted the new Baptist congregation to become
active. The Methodists and Baptists have stood in the gap for all
these years in Port St. Joe, building new churches and being
responsible for others.
We were one of the 44 members to step out of the First Baptist
Church to become Long Avenue Baptist Church and as such. con-
sider ourselves as a part of this illustrious history.
One thing which happened to the First Baptists, though:
During the 50's, when they were assisting the White City
Baptists build a new church building; the first attempt burned to
the grourid tight after it was completed, and just before the con-
gregation was to meet in it for the first time. It was to the First
Baptists' credit that they never missed a beat. A new building was
started the following Monday morning-the building they occupy
to this day. *
IT IS AN ILLUSTRIOUS history claimed by the First Baptists.
It doesn't seem like only 75 years, however, especially when one
remembers most of the staunch early members of this solid
church congregation which has meant so much to the people of
PorttSt. Joe. as have all of-our churches which came along later
after the ground was broken, so to speak.


"~ s A W-- st


Hunker Down With Kes by Kesley Colbert



Unrest On The Plains


I've never been a big Terry
*wden fan. It goes back to his
st season at Auburn. He won 11
mes. He didn't lose any.
mehow a new. young coach
moves into the storied, if not hal-
ved, Southeastern Conference.
"s supposed to struggle a year or
. You know. pay his dues .. .
See Bear Bryant. Or Shug
irdan. Or Vince Dooley. Or
dolph Rupp.
And just so we wouldn't think


he "got lucky" in his initial year. he
won the first 9 games of his sopho-
more year. That's 20 wins in a rowl
In the SECt Incredible!
I didn't say he couldn't coach.
he's just not way high up on my
list.
And please understand it's not
a personal thing between Terrn
and me. I would just put my best
athlete at free safety .' and my
next best guy at weak-side line-
backer and I'd have two corner-
backs that could hop. skip. jump.
whack you in the face. and go get
'em . I think Terry probably is
geared more to his quarterback.
split receiver and scoring points .

That's perfectly ok. there's a
multitude of folks out there today


advertising their offenses .... and
winning lots of football games.
But I still like those 10 to 6
battles. I want to see an inside
linebacker be the Chevrolet Player
of the Game! I want a defensive
end to win the Heisman one year!
J. C. Caroline. Doug Atkins and
Dick Butkus are my all time
favorites.
And I really only know two
things about Auburn's football
program. Over the years they have
always been pretty solid. And my
wife thinks they have the best
looking uniforms of any team play-
ing today.
'Course, she is also a
Vanderbilt Commodore -fan. Her
football thinking may have gotten
a little skewed over the years. She


keeps trying to pull Vandy up on
the Internet so she can Email 'em
a few plays. I keep telling her the -
Vanderbilt football team doesn't.
have an E-mail address-they
can't put three Ws together!
Every college program has it's "
own particular set of problems.
And job security for head coaches.',
is only as good as your last couple ,
of games. Joe Patemo may be an
exception here. I reckon it's an
occupation where the rewards are
great . and the pitfalls are
deep.
I feel sorry for Terry Bowden. I
believe less than a year ago.
Auburn was in the SEC champi-
onship game in Atlanta. In the off
season, the signs a seven year con-
tract to lead the War Eagles on to
bigger and better victories .It's
.not "what have you done for us
lately?", it's "what have you done '
for tus'al lately?" .
Amazing!
I would hate to performn my Job',
with that kind of pressure riding
on every decision. How would you,,
like to show up for work with
eighty thousand people screaming
and yelling while you went about
your task:, ..
I couldn'twrite one of these '*
articles with two people watching I-
can't spell "inconvenience" or"'(
"rhapsody" without "' dictionary-,.
Roget's r Pocket Thesaurus,
WordPerfect spell check, and a
right smart covey of editors back at
the home office carefully mending
everything I do. I'm nervous
enough sitting here by myself.
Can you imagine a crowd ....
"He misspelled that same word
two weeks ago!" "He's already writ-
ten that story twice before" "Hey,
bonehead. we're tired of LaRenda
Bradfield and Buddy Wiggleton
already!" "My grandmother cah
write better than you!" "When's the
last time you had an original
Thoughtt"
Listen, I've written more .bad
stories than Terry Bowden has lost
football games.
'Couid 'I be on my 'wa olit?
* WhA'V f tWfi richc' "subscribei' '.
decades I'mi riot the one for his
newspaper any longer?
Maybe Terry's problem was
winning too much,. too early.
Maybe if he'd gone 5 and 5 his first
year .,. hopefully, he will
remember that at his next Job.
Whew! I'm thankful now for
every bad story l've ever churned j
out. It, keeps the, expectations
down on both sides of the writing
fence. -,
What if this spilled over into
ourpersonal lives. How about'f one
hundred land sixty eyes on 'yofi
whentyou'come'in from work? "HI,,,
honey: I'm home.. Oh, the pot' roastt
(polite hug, but nrot too tight or lin-'"
gering here) smells-delicious. -Yout
look especially *refreshing afte'6r,
your long day at school;. :
Or your sixteen year old son
runs the'stop sign and'broadsides


(See KESLEY ON PAGE 3) '


I Could Have Been Chosen for the Space Tr,; I Qualify,


I MISSED OUT on a golden
opportunity last week. I had my
attention averted somewhere else
and this opportunity just slipped
me by.
I didn't know the USofA was
looking for an old man to send off,
into space. I just missed getting '
the appointment by that much! :
I've been told that I am spacy, at
times, so I figure I had a leg up on.
Senator John Glenn. Besides that,
Glenn is older than I am. I figure
NASA would rather have a younger
old man travel into space than to
have the 77-year-old Glen n,,
I fit the bill. I am a genuine old
man, but I am not as old as John
Glenn. Other than age, I could
edge him out in the qualification
because,. I wouldn't. need
Metamucil 'tablets as extra bag-
gage. I am notoriously "regular", if
you know what I mean.
It was just *my kidneys I had
trouble with a while back, and
they take care of that need with a
bag strapped to the astronaut.

./ __-


They had to strap a bag to Glenn,
;:sp itwould not have taken extra
preparation or extra baggage to
take care of that "need" with me,
either.

I AM NOT. MUCH of a feature
writer, but I figire'I have had more'
practice at it than Glenn has, and
would be more capable or writing
down my experience as the "oldest
man in space",. .'. which seems to
be the only reason Glenn is going
to take the trip, anyhow.
Glenn-has already-been on a
trip into the blue. He took it for the
first time back in the 60's.
Someone else should get the


opportunity this time;' somebody
who's a tad younger and with a
different outlook on travel in
space. Likely, Glenn is still nurs-
ing that. "It's,a .long walk back,
",!home if this -thing breaks down"
syndrome. I- wouldn't ',be bothered
With having to remember anxious
things like that.' .
I have read of congressmen
taking foreign junkets before, but
I'll wager there hasn't been one
take a journey like this one before.

I'M HIGHLY QUALIFIED to
take a jaunt into the heavens. I
have as high an IQ as a monkey,
the first living "intelligent" being to


be sent into space.. trip [and I have never learned to do contact me about going along in
It's my impression that space ;, that], or just don't.change for that place of John Glenn I'm just as
travellers just lie back:in. a forrri- period oftime. qualified. I am a card, carrying M'
sitting couch and let ground con- The rest of the crew might not senior citizen, too.-I belong to th
trol do the actual mechanics of fly- be able to stand that. AARP, too. I get my 10% discount
ing the space ship. I can do that! ..hen I -travel and stay in an
The space travellers live off ': MIGHT BE A little skittish approved motel, too. I get a dis-
Tang and pureedspinach. I can do gettiginto a space x-ehlcle which fre check too.. get mthe. Imoviets;
that for a while. They talk on the was built by the low bidder and at discount rates, just like J
,phone to mission control, telling which carries no guarantee that i ,Glenndoes.
them how the earth looks from any l,. ,,prform proprl. -
particular angle they happen to be -" l per.orm p : :. r Why wasn't I asked?
looking from. Also. I might be a little appre-, .
.. : .,hensive that one is merely -
Here, the past couple of years.I, ho d o r ha to hlis merel u I' BELIEVE IT WAS because
. my. main duty here at The Starhas. t.on, instead of rolling up"to a -.NASA couldn't guarantee they,
been answering the phone-and *, ,.- .aached to an air condi would get me back in time for next.'
passing iton to th proper person. .. -ed building by a covered walk-. week's edition of this marvelous
So, o can o -at, tool : : '"newspaper, .
gway. .
The onlything I mightnot be can bearthe ouhtof If they were to take me off arid;
able to do, is, fold myself into a havin tcan w I bear the ou of lose me in space just think how a'
ball to get into the space ship. for g headline, "Editor. Becomes Space ,
the tri You couldn't get my wife incase I might need t". Likely that ,Junk" would look on NASA'si
in there with oume. I'd have to havewife lite piece of extra baggage isn't record. To lose a cohgressman-a
her along because she has been covered by a warranty, either. senator, no, less-is replaceable.
having to put my socks on me for But, in spite of these obvious No fewer than a dozen would offer,
the past two years. The only alter- shortcomings, it could be a great .-themselves up for his job in noth-,
* native would be for me to go with- triple' ing flat; even if he did have to live
out socks for the duration of the I'm just sorry that NASA didn't 'in Ohio. to serve! ..


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PROPOSAL LEVEL # 1
Full-time ALS service with
floating back-up crew 8
houas/day 5 days per week
*Includes ambulance and
equipment cost
PROPOSAL LEVEL #2
Fully staffed ALS crew plus
floating ALS unit, 8 am to
5 pm, 5 days per week, with
Jaws of Life
*Gulf County provides 2
ALS ambulances
PROPOSAL LEVEL #3
One paramedic, housed 24
hours/day at Wewa ambulance
building, responds to scene
followed by volunteer EMTs
also responding-plus
equipment/communications, etc.
PROPOSAL LEVEL #4


Service the samb as Level #3
*Gulf County will provide
vehicles and other operating
expenses


BAY
$200,000
(Without
Jaws of Life)


SOUTH GULF CO.
$264,000
Est. Amb. Rcpts. -112.500
$152,000
(With Jaws of Life)


BAY SOUTH GULF CO.
$189,000 $199,310
Est. Amb. Rcpts. -112.500
$86,800


BAY
$76,000
(Without
Jaws of Life)
(Without floati
ALS back-up

BAY
$35,000


SOUTH GULF CO.
$189,635
Est. Amb. Rcpts. -112,500
$77,130
ng (With Jaws of Life and
) floating ALS back-up)

SOUTH GULF CO.
$189,635
Less Eqmt. Budget -65,190
Est. Amb. Rcpts. -112.500
$11,945
(Includes Jaws of Life
and floating back-up)


Cost of Service Breakdown


COur leaders

Write

S'Letters to the Editor...


^ Considering His Other Miracles, He Can Make A Need for Paper


To All the Ministers, Pastors.
Preachers, and Assistant
Pastors in Port St. Joe:
The Lord has put upon my
heart once again to write this let-
ter to all of you to let you know
that the people in this community
are hurting once again, and we
need to assemble again.
I don't believe that the minis-
ters know the urgency for another
assembly. The people in this
community are losing hope. They
have no faith that God can do
anything but fall.
This is a time of Thanksgiv-
ing; why don't we assemble in the
Port St. Joe High School gym and
give thanks and praises unto the
Lord. The Lord Is calling for a day
of repenting; for all the churches
to repent.


Many of our churches seem to
have lost their vision to win souls
for Christ. The Lord is calling for a
day of repenting, praying and for
praising Hini. ,' '
This city is 'slowly becoming
another Tomb Stone Territory or
Dodge- City, which, is, or were,
booming towns," but now are
ghosttowns. Port St. Joe used to
be a 'booming town-in the late
50's-which had Kenney's Mill. a
box plant, a seaport. a booming
railroad business, a booming fish-
ing business and a paper mill.
And the paper mill's future is
at stake. If you could look back
and see if this Is not the sign of a
ghost toy4n for Port St. Joe. Let's
see what God can do when He
steps in. If He can turn water into
wine, He can make a need for


paper.
If He can heal the sick, and
give sight to the blind, he can
make a need for paper.
If He can feed a multitude of
people with two fish and five
* loaves of bread. He can make a
need for paper.
If He can part the Red Sea
Sand let His people go through on
dry land, he can make a need for
paper.
We have tried the paper mill.
let's try Jesus: He will never leave
us nor forsake us, or see us beg-
ging bread..He's just waiting for
us to repent, pray and praise
Hfim. and when praises go up, the
blessing comes down.
A Concerned Christian
Bro. Billy C. Dlxson, Sr.


My Appreciation to Gulf Pines Hospital and Staff


Letter to the Editor:
For years I have referred to
our local,Gulf Pines Hospital as a
bap -aid.staio,-.but npy I thank ,.
God for that hospital, 1i t,aff and,
personnel. They did a wonderful
Job of treating me for that electri-
cal shock. I feel they saved my
,w life.
On the 7th of October, I was
finishing up a small electrical job
in my attic. It was hot. dirty and
late: I got careless. At the last
rmin'ute, I decided to cut off the
excessive length of wire. I laid the
wire down and reached for my
cutters. By accident, I picked up
and cut Into the wrong wire.
I then went into what seemed
like several minutes where the
electricity and I went round and
round. I could not let go. I could
not. speak. I could not do
anything. I gave up, accepting
this to be the end. I closed my
eyes and said. "Oh Lord, not now.
Please let me loose."
Immediately, the electricity
turned me loose. I realized'at once
that my left arm and hand was
useless. I pulled myself through
the attic until I got to the ladder
and carmie down_
I told my w e what .had hap-
pened, and I told her I would not



Kesley

S (From Page 2)
-the police.carl "Gee, son, accidents
happen. I'm sure you'll be more
careful in the future."
I think you get the point here.
It's tough in front of lots of
people. Then add the "we've got to
be number one and we want It
right now" syndrome arid you're
talking about a near 'bout Impossi-
ble-thsk!
I don't want any part of coach-
ing football. You think about all
those Auburni assistant coaches ..
Whose names you don't even
kn6w. .. '. but who worked from -
daylight to past dark for months'
on end . without the big guar-
anteed' salary .. that now are
scrambling for a position .".
somewhere ... anywhere .
SAnd I hope and pray that folks
will give me a little more rope in
my profession than Terry Bowden
received In his.
SHe should have recruited
Doug Atkins' grandchildren and
Di k Butkus, Jr.
I do have a tip for Terry.
Vaiderbilt may be looking for
someone very soon. Go 5 and' 5 :
there and see how they will treat
you inNashvllle.
Everything is relative.
Good Luck,
Kes


make it to the hospital in
Panama, "Just take me out here
toC-Gulf Pines." My wife and her
brother, Billy d.oe. got me to the.
en'ergency room.
Dr. Ivers walked in and began
to work immediately. That's the
last thing I remember for several
days, but I was told Dr. Ivers and
the hospital staff was right there
seeing to my needs and well-
being.
For several days I did not
even know I was in this world.
and many thought I would not


make it. I then spent seven days.
in Gulf Coast Hospital with my
lung problem and surgery on my
shoulder:. -- .
I won't-have use of my arm
until late December, but I have
my life, thanks to God, Dr. Rivers,
Gulf Pines Hospital, and Its staff.
I also would like to thank all
the wonderful people of Port St.
Joe for their visits, calls, cards,
other acts of kindness, and espe-
cially their prayers. Prayers do
make a difference. Thank you.
/s/ Robert L. Montgomery


rI


What Were You Thinking?


Dear Editor:
Yesterday on my way back to
the beach from taking care of
some business in PSJ, an elderly
gentleman had been run off the :'
road on his motorized scooter.:
Several of us stopped to give him -
assistance please print this
letter to the fleeing driver-
October 26, 1998
To whomever it was that ran
an elderly gentleman riding a
motorized scooter off of the high-
way in Mexico Beach, on Monday,
October 26th-I just want to ask
what were you thinking?,
What did you think when you
saw this person crossing the
highway ahead of you, then pro-
ceeded to run him off the road?
When you ran him off the road?
What were you thinking when you
drove on past while he lay on the
side of the road unable to move?


Were you afraid,.to stop and
-help him because you thought he
was badly injured, or perhaps
dead? Were you too busy to slow
, down or too busy to see if he
needed help?
Luckily, people did stop and
render aid. A local resident called
911 on his cell phone and within
a couple of minutes, Chief Mitch
Pollock and Lt. Brad Hall of the
Mexico Beach Police Department
arrived on the scene, followed
shortly thereafter by paramedic
Roger Jones.
Although the victim did go to
the hospital by ambulance, his
injuries were not life threatening
and he was discharged home later
that day. This story could have
ended tragically; I'm glad that it
did not.
/s/ Susan Thiel
Mexico Beach


Radio Shack

Cuts Ribbon

,at Offical

Opening


All veterans and members of
. the community are cordially invit-
ed to attend a ceremony recogniz-
ing the veterans and their contri-
butions to our country on
Wednesday, Noverhber 11 at 9:00
a.m., ET. in the R. Marion Craig
Coliseum of Port St. Joe High
School.
Veteran guests planning to
attend the ceremony are asked to
call the Gulf County School Board
Office (229-8256) and leave your
name so that a seat will be
reserved for you.


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The new Radio Shack store,
at 202 Reid Avenue in Port St.
Joe, had an official ribbon cut-
ting ceremony,. Saturday, mark-
ing the opening of the new busi-
ness, owned by Mr. and Mrs.
Jim Costin. The store features a
complete line of Radio Shack
merchandise in addition to
being authorized agents for'
Primestar TV receiver dish sys-
tems.
The Chamber of Commerce


'Guestspeaker for this year's
program will be Major (USAF,
Ret.) Donald W. Capps,..a 1969
graduate of Port St. Joe High
School.
Since retirement, the major
has worked' for Analek Space
Systems, Incorporated at
Kennedy Space Center as-a senior
engineer conducting safety, relia-,
bility and quality assessments of
space shuttle flight and ground
systems.
He is presently employed by
Boeing North America as a senior


assisted them in their grand
opening ceremonies Saturday,
including the cutting of the rib-
bon.
In the. photo above, little
Ray Tatum, grandson of Jim
Costin is shown doing the hon-'
ors, assisted by, left to right,
Diane Scholz, Chamber execu-
tive secretary; David Warriner,
Chamber president; Cathy
Costin, Jim Costin and Random
Rowe, Radio Shack, dist. Mgr.


test requirements engineer for the
space shuttle, and is also an
Adjunct math .Instructor for
Brevard Community College.
Donald .is married to the for-
mer Donna Parker, also of Port St.
Joe. They have two sons, Bryan
and Brad. His parents are Mr. and
Mrs. M. L. Lindsey and the late
Fletcher Capps. Mrs. Capps' par-
ents are Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Parker, Jr., all of Port St. Joe.
Immediately following the cer-
emony, all veterans and their
(See VETERANS on Page 8)


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Hearing
-from Page 1
being transferred.
South Gulf County currently
does the billing for the county,
including the north Gulf County
service, and has collected approx-
imately 890,000 .thus far this
year.
From that system's opera-
tions, Gulf County Emergency
Medical Director Shane McGuffin
estimates that the ALS service
should bring in approximately
8112,500 in the north end of the
county next year.
So, in order to get an accurate
comparison of the two prices, that
amount would have to be sub,
traced from the South Gulf
County proposal since McGuffin
had it included in his figures
while Bay's proposal did not.
Commissioners will probably
vote on the ALS provider and
which level of service to consider
during their next regular meeting
on November 10th.


Veterans Program Planned


at Port St. Joe High School


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PAGE 4A THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998


Panhandle Piecemaker
Quilt Is Club Meeting
The Piecemakers will meet on
the second Thursday of the
month, November 12th. The busi-
ness meeting and program begins
at 7 p.m. (ET) and will be held at
St. James' Episcopal Church,
located at 800 22nd Street in Port
St. Joe.
There will be a program and
light refreshments served. All
guests are very welcome to
attend.
The piecemakers have com-
pleted a beautiful quilt featuring
the attic window pattern. One dol-
lar donations are now being
accepted for a chance at the, quilt.
The giveaway drawing will be
held on Saturday, November
' 14th. For further information,
please call 229-6879.


PSJ Garden Club


Is Meeting Today
A program on landscape
will be presented Thursd
\November 12th at 2 p.m.
guests and friends of the Port
Joe Garden Club. Everyone is c
dially invited to attend the infl
motive gathering to be held at
garden center on Eighth Street
Port St. Joe.
For more information, pie,
call 229-8819. Hostesses for t
month's meeting will be Barb.
Wood and Flora Blackmon.
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Doctor's
discovery may
end obesity
HILTON HEAD.,S.C. -- A doctor'
belihees that a natural formula contain-
ing the extract of a small Asian fruit can
help cause significant weight loss.
Anthony A. Come. M.D. reported in
an American Medical Journal that the
formula. now called Bio-Re 3000.'.
caused patients to lose more than tw% ice
as much weight as those in a control
group on the same tat reduced diet.
Neither group %%as instructed to de-
crease the amount of food they ale or to
increase their exercise levels. An article
published in the .4Amercan Jouinal oj\
Clinical mNurition says that you''don'l
ha e to reduce the amount of food %o0'-
eat to lose %weight, provided that you.
limit the fat.
Dr. Conte says that animal studies
suggest the mechanism behind the
weight reduction is due to interruption
of the "Krebs Cycle", an important step
in .he body's fat storage process. He
says it may work the same way in hu-
mans. According to Dr. Conte, "The
best pan of this unique disco, ery is that
it is not a drug. but a dietary food
supplement. The Asian fruit, called
garcinia. is similar to citrus fruit found
in the United States w ith one big excep-
tion-- it may help some people fight
obestr While Dr. Conte's study' may be
preliminary, the exclusive North Ameri-
can distributor. Phillips Gulf Corp., is
calling the Bio-Re.x 3000 supplement
"Nature's Ideal Diet Aid."
According to a spokesperson for the
company. Bio-Re \ 3000 is now avail-,
able through pharmacies and nutrition'
stores or call 1-800-729-8446 or visit
wvw.phillipsgulf.com.
Bio-Rex 3000 is available locally al: .
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Engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Burkett of Port St. Joe announce the engage-
ment of their daughter, Kimberly Dawn Burkett. to Michael Durwood
Smith, the son of Durwood Smith and Vicki Morgan, both of the Port St.
Joe area.
The bride-elect, a 1996 graduate of Port St. Joe High School, is a
nurse at Sunrise Bay St. Joseph Care Center.
The groom-elect, a 1995 graduate of Port St. Joe High, is a correc-
tional officer at Washington Correctional Institution. He also serves as a
reservist in the United States Marine Corps out of Mobile. Alabama.
An April 1999 wedding is planned.,


Wewa Woman's Club Held


Meeting,
The Wewahitchka Woman's
Club met on Wednesday, October
14, in the Gulf Coast Electric
Cooperative conference room., A
membership tea, hosted by the
members, was held before the
meeting.
To begin the meeting,,

St. James' ECW
Met on Nov. 2nrd
St. James' ECW met Monday,
November 2nd. at 3:00 p.m. with
Carol Utzinger. president, con-
ducting th'e meeting. Bernyce
Stickle announced completed
plans for the upcoming anniial
bazaar.
Kathryn Parker, nominating
committee chairman., presented
the slate of officers for 1999. They
include, Joan Johnson (presi-
dent), Hazel Sims (Lice president).
Allayne McVane (secretary). and
Millie Slavik (treasurer). They
were elected by acclamation.
Allayne McVanrie opened and
closed the meeting with prayer.

Note of Thanks
... Thefamilyb of James Johnson
'would like to express our sincere
'appreciation for your prayers, vis-
its, cards, and thoughtfulness
during the illness and death of
our loved one.
Special thanks go out to Bay
St. Joseph Care Center. Dr. Owen j.
Oksanen. Rev. Jesse Evans. and
Rev. Oliver Taylor for their love
and care during his long Illness.
Lucile J. McKnight and Family i
Mary & Leonard Belin and Family !



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Membership Tea
Maureen Mitchell welcomed all ship; they are Pam Martin, Pat
guests and members and Byrd, and Mary Lee Pitts.
explained the purpose of the orga- During the meeting, plans
nization. were finalized for the following
Afterward, Elaine Howell, activities: a Holiday Bazaar, to be
president, conducted the busi- held on November 21 at the
ness meeting. Three new mem- Episcopal/Presbyterian Church;
bers were accepted for member- a senior citizens Thanksgiving
luncheon on November 17; and a
"Tour of Homes" on December '6
_N from 1:00 to 2:00.
"Betty Holloway, chairperson
of the Department of Education,
had as her guest speaker
Superintendent of Education
Jerry Kelley. Mr. Kelley gave an
interesting and informative talk
I. 1' on the progress of, education in
..'. .Gulf County.,
2 Some of the highlights of his
i\ '; 4 P talk included his mention of the
'construction underway at Port St.
.I : ./,- Joe Elementary and the .major
renovation of 75 rooms o there,
salary raises for 'teachers.
resource officers in schools, arid
new computers for the various
schools.
Also during the meeting, Sue
de Abreu furnished fall arrange-
ments from the fifth and sixth
grades.


Celesa 's
Beanie Babies, Gifts, Crafts,
Co'll,,ctbles and Conniarnments


Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Hamm

Hamms Celebrate
50 Years Together
The children of Mr. and Mrs.
B. H. Hamim would like to extend
an invitation to. all to join in the
celebration as they 'honor their
parents' 50th wedding anniver-
sary with a renewal of vows, with;
reception immediately following.
The ceremony will, be held at
First Pentecostal Holiness
Church, located at 2001 Garnson
Avenue in Port St. Joe, on
Sunday, November 8, at 3:00
p.m., ET.


SOIL'S_
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Girl Scouts "Make A
Difference" at Beaches


Saturday. October 24. was
'Make a Difference Day"'. and
local Girl Scouts assembled at
Beacon Hill Park to work on pick-
ing up the area's beaches. This
parent-child event was planned
by Brownie troop leader Dana
Cimino for the Wetappo Service
Unit.


The warm sunshine and
enthusiastic participants made
this a successful endeavor.
Approximately three miles of
shoreline were combed for trash:
quite a conglomeration of garbage
was gathered for proper disposal.
THANK YOU Girl Scouts and
families for making a differences


Parent Workshops Exploring the Net


Port St. Joe High School will
be the host site for a series of par7
ernt workshops entitled "Exploring,
the Internet" to be .held from
November 9th to 20th. Sessions
are scheduled Monday through
Friday, from noon until 1 p.m.
Website topics to be covered
include colleges, universities.
financial aid, scholarships, SAT,


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Final Plans
Dr. and Mrs. Edward
Saunders, 'of Carrabelle. have
announced final plans for the
marriage of their daughter. Dana
Lynn, to Richard Lee Burkett. the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Burkett, all of Port St. Joe.
The wedding will be held
Saturday, November 14th at.4:00
p.m. at Lafayette Park Gazebo in
Apalachicola. followed by a recep-
tion at the Apalachicola
Community Center In Batten'
Park.
The couple plans to honey-
moon at Walt Disney World in,
Orlando and will reside in Port St.
Joe. All family' and, friends, are-
icordially invited to attend this joy-
ous event.


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', 202 Reid Avenue
Port St. Joe, FL


Dakoda Paul Berg
Look Who's One
D\Iakoda Paul Berg celebrated
his first birthday on October 15
with his big brother. Ryan, arid
his parents, John and Crystal
Berg of Tampa.
Dakoda is the grandson of
Bernie and Peggy Buzzett of'St.
Joe, Colless and Bettyann
Ashworth of Texas, and Jim and
Betty Berg of Kentucky.,

Historical Society
The St. Joseph Historical
Society will meet on Saturday,
November 7th at 3 o'clock; All
members are urged to attend and
are asked to please bring informa-
tion for the printing of the book to
the meeting.


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ill be CLOSED the first week of'November

(2, 3, 4, 5, 6' & 7) to participate in "Holly fair".

Jie Junior Service League of Panama City spon-

sors this annual Christmas shopping spree. qhis

year it will be at 9he BoardwalkfBeach Resort.

Come by and see us there. Many shops from adl
over the Panhandk of Florida wiffbe there.
We will reopen for business in Port St. Joe on
Tuesday, November 10th, at 10:00 a.m.


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"Friends OfLibrary" Kick Off Annual


Membership Drive; Promoting Literacy


The Friends of the Gulf
County Public Libraries have
started its 1999 membership
drive.
Enclosed in this week's issue





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of The Star is a membership appli-
cation ready to fill out and send to
the Gulf County Public Library,
110 Library Drive, Port St., Joe.
Memberships are' for-an Individ-
ual ($5), with spouse ($10), busi-
. ness member ($25), and lifetime
member ($100).
During 1998, the "Friends"
have been busy adding to the col-
lections of the library. They have
purchased two children's comput-
ers, along with the software and
stories on CD-ROMS.
Books on Northwest Florida
have been added to the Florida
history section. Four tables were
bought for the conference room at
the library.
Additional census data cover-
ing the period 1830 to 1920 for
counties in Florida from
Escambia to Duval, in
Jacksonville, has been obtained
for the genealogy section.
Subscriptions were renewed to
four periodicals: "Aviation Weekly
and Space Technology", "Essays
in Criticism", "Sky and Telescope"
and "WordPerfect for Windows".
The "Friends" are promoting
the literacy program at ,the
library, and if any member would'
like to volunteer to be a tutor in
the project, please call the library
at 229-8879, or in Wewahitchka


jH Membership Application
Friends of the Gulf County Public Library
Highway 71 N
Port St. Joe, Florida 32456
The'Friends of the Gulf County Public Library is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to promoting and sustaining rthe
excellence of the Gulf County' Public Library through community
interest and financial support fior library prqogra s.
P/'ase' join us!
_INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP, annual $5 w/spouse $10
_BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION, annual $25
_LIFE $100
and/or gi\e contribution of S
in recognition of
Complete appropriate items'


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call 639-2419.
This year's membership drive
will feature "Beanie Babies", with
drawings to be held the final week
of the drive. Watch for further
details.

Volunteers Are
Needed for Special;
Literacy Project
Gulf County, along with
Holmes, Jackson, Calhoun, and
Liberty counties, has formed a
partnership with the Panhandle
Public Library Cooperative
System, headquartered in
Marianna, to oversee an exciting
new literacy project.
The project name is Library
Family Learning Services, a grant
funded by the Library Services
and Technology Act (LSTA) and
the State Library. The project will
focus on children in first second
and third grade who are at risk in
their reading abilities, and their
parents, or caregivers.
During the school year, the
program will deal mainly with the
caregivers, helping them with
basic skills, such as child devel-
opment, parenting, working with
the school and, teachers, being,
their child's ,advocate, and
employabilit skills (as appropri-
ate). '
For '10 weeks, the summer
programming will consist of chil-
dren and their caregivers being
Involved in pre-Ilteracy. and early
literacy education based on
award-wninnng children's litera-
ture. Cultural learning will be
integrated with storytelling and
reading.
Project activities and objec-
tives will be accomplished in each
county, by a local coordinator.
one VISTA volunteer and 10
community literacy volunteers.
Paula Boone will be the literacy
coordinator for Gulf County.
Call the library in Port St Joe
at 229-8879, or the library in
Wewahitchka at 639-2419. if you
would like to volunteer for tutor-
ing in this program. Training will
be set up in each county and they
hope to start very soon.

Attention All Gulf
County-Residents i.,
Healthy Start would like to'
notify the community that several
families in the area are in need of
infant/toddler car seats. In-
fant/toddler clothing and shoes.
diapers. baby wipes, and blan-
kets. If you have any of these
items to donate, please contact
Jill Jones at 227-1276, ext. 126.


PSJ Elementary
School Book Fair
Port St. Joe Elementary
School Library announced this
week that it will host a "Book
Fair" on November 9 to 13 from
8:30 to 2:30 daily. Admission is
free. The Book Fair will be open
on Monday night, November 9 at
6:30 p.m. for parents to attend.
This reading event will offer
students, parents and teachers
the opportunity to see the latest
works, by popular authors and
illustrators of books for young
,readers.
Books. featured in the Book
Fair are carefully selected by a
committee of reputable editors
and educators. Many hours are
spent considering hundreds of
books from around the world in
search of selections that excite
and motivate students to become
lifelong readers. Special attention
is given to find books that will
appeal to the emergent, the expe-
rienced and the reluctant reader.
Along with winners of presti-
gious state and national awards,
the 1998 Book Fair will present
,hundreds of titles from over 100
publishers .
Included will be how-to
books, biographies, timeless clas-
sics, accelerated reading books,
and a.,wonderful variety of the
newest titles in children's litera-
ture.
Proceeds from the fair will
help the Port St. Joe Elementary
Library program generate impor-
tant funds for priority projects.
Everyone is invited!


Turkey Shoots
The Highland View Volunteer
Fire Department will be holding a
turkey shoot every Saturday and
Sunday. from 1:00. to 5:00 p.m.
until November 22nd. The shoots
will be conducted at Butler's
Road, off of. Highway. 98, near
Highland View.


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Discussion-from Page 1A


Insurance rates would be going
up an average of 22% across the
board for city employees' cover-
age.
Linton said the letter gave a
45-day notice of the impending
increase.
After a brief discussion, com-
missioners decided to seek fur-
ther information on the matter
and continue addressing the
problem during Thursday's meet-
ing.
Tripartite Recommendations
In an apparent response to a
recent request by Florida Coast
Paper Company General Manager
Ferrel Allen to help reduce the
mill's wastewater treatment cost.
board members answered several
requests from the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Tripartite
Committee.
They decided to hold operat-
ing costs at the city's wastewater
treatment plant to $300,000 or
less per month, with a retroactive
effective date of November 1,
1998. The fee rate for the City of
Port St. Joe 'would remain at
$10,000 per month, and Arizona
Chemical would remain at
$206,000 per month; while Florida
Coast Paper Company would pay
the remaining portion of the
expenses.
The board also set a rate cap
of $315,000 for September and
October (1998) plant operation
expenses. '=' -
Board members agreed in
principal to a Tripartite
Committee request to keep the
plant's budget at 83.5 million per
year for at' least an 18-month
period.
Allen had pleaded to the
board'to help put the mill in as


much of an advantageous posi-
tion as possible as Stone's merger
with Jefferson-Smurfit seems to
be taking place, and an air of
uncertainty continues in the
paper industry.
In Other Business
*Decided to discuss and pri-
oritize several marina change
orders and request for proposals
to operate the marina at
Thursday's continued meeting.
*Agreed to meet with officials
from the Public Broadcasting'
System about possibly locating a
radio tower atop the city's water
tank at the intersection of Tenth
Street and Long Avenue.
*Favored a request from Sgt.
Butch Arendt to remove part of
the wording in a letter of repri-
mand to him from Police Chief
Jay Leffert that pertained to state-
ments he had made during the
board's last meeting. Arendt said
he had spoken to the board as 'a
citizen, not as an officer of the
police department.
*Terry McDaniel (Public
Works Superintendent) told the
board many of the sewer wash-
out problems throughout the city
had been caused by contractors
installing new underground
phone cables cutting through the
city's lateral lines and not repair-
ing them. Commissioners agreed
to contact the phone company
About the problem.
*Mayor Linton told the board
David and Trish :Warriner had
agreed to a very favorable lease on
property at the intersection of
Garrison Avenue and Niles Road'
that could be used as a soccer
field. Board Attorney Billy Joe
Rish was asked to iron out the
details of leasing the property for
that purpose.


"Two Worlds Collide" at PSJ High School


VFW to Hold Veterans
Day Program Nov. 11
Shannon Phinazee, comman-
der of John C. Gainous VFW Post
#10069 and Ladies Auxiliary, has
announced that the organization
will be holding a Veterans Day
service in front of the Gulf County
Courthouse in Port St. Joe begin-
ning at 11:00 a.m. (ET)
Wednesday, November 11.
The 11th hour of the 11th day
of the 11th month is designated
each year to honor our war veter-
ans. Please try to attend!

Votes-from Page 1
nor race, the Bush-Brogan ticket
captured 2,579 votes versus
1,670 for MacKay-Dan tzler.
Other state and district races
resulted in the following totals-
United States Senator Bob
Graham 2,751, Charlie Crist
1,467; Representative in
Congress. District 2 Allen Boyd
3,181; Secretary of State. Karen
Gievers 1,963, Katherine Harris
2,113; Attorney General Bob
Butterworth '2,633, David H.
Bludworth 1,492; Comptoller -
Newall Daughtrey 1,444, Bob
Milligan 2,385; Treasurer Bill
Nelson 2,460, Tim Ireland 1,675;

Commissioner of Education -
Peter Rudy Wallace 1,850. Tom
Gallagher 2,292; Commissioner of
Agriculture Bob Crawford 2,540,
Rich Faircloth 1,511.
A complete breakdown of how
the 4,349 Gulf County voters cast
their preferences will appear in
next week's edition of The Star.


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The Port,St. Joe High School
SWAT Team is proud to present
the PSJHS Chorus musical, "Two
Worlds Collide," on Thursday and
Friday, November 5 arid 6, at 7:00
p.m. This production will take
place in commons area of the high
school. There will be limited seat-
ing available for each perfor-
mance, so make plans to come
early and find a good seat.
The musical, written and
directed by Ann Comforter. tells
the story of a 90's couple who are
going to their high school dance.
On the way, they seriously wish
for a simpler. less complicated
life. They are magically transport-
ed to a highschool dance. set in
the 1950's style, and the stage is
set for great comparison fun.
Upon their return to the pre-
sent. they are followed by three of
the 50's teenagers who become
overwhelmed by what they see

"55-Alive" Course
The VFW Ladies Auxiliary and
the men of-Jolin C. Gainous Post
# 10069 will be holding a "55-
Alive" driving course at their post
home, located at 1774 Trout
Avenue in Highland View. The
course is open to the public.
Classes will be held on Friday,
November 6', and Saturday,.
November 7, from 9:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m."
Coffee and donuts will be
served during the breaks.
The course Is for anyone over '
50 years of age. Upon completion.
it may help you to receive a dis-
cotint on your automobile insur-
ance for the three years following
completion of the course. The
course will be taught by Richard
McLaughlin, assistant state coor-
dinator for the AARP.
To enroll in the class, please
call VFW Post 1 10069 at 229-
6826. You can also call Judy Paul
at 229-8182 or Dick Seefeldt at
648-5303. The first 20 to 24 peo-v
' pie that call will be enrolled in
this class.
Once enrollment is con-
firmed, please remember to bring
a check made out to the AARP, in
the amount of 88.00 (to cover the
cost of the course).


and hear. The final song, "Two
Worlds Collide," was.written by
Ann Comforter. It is a fusion of
the rock and roll of the 50's and a
the rap beat of the 90's.
This musical will feature the
songs, fashions, and dances of
both eras of music. The cost of
admission will be 82.00 for adults
and S1.00 per student. Gold
cards will be accepted for all per-
formances.
The cast Is as follows: playing
the role of Brenda-Lennon Thiel
and Rebekah Cope; Mary Lou-
Meredith McNeill and Katrina
Maestri; Candy--Janah Strick-
land; W Wacky Wanda-Crystal
F! ollin; Dwayne-Alex Hernandez:
Mario-Marion Swanston: and
Afason-Ricky Lamberson.
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at least one of the performances.

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Notice is hereby given that the 1998 Tax Roll has been delivered by the Gulf County
Property'Appraiser to the Gulf County Tax Collector. The 1998 Tax Roll is open for collection
beginning November 5, 1998.
The Tax Collector's office is located in the Gulf County Courthouse, Room 100, 1000 Cecil
G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida. office hours are 9 a.m. 5 p.m., Monday Friday
except holidays. The mailing address is 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Real and personal property taxes will be collected as levied by the following taxing authori-
ties:
Gulf County Board of County Commission
Gulf County School Board
Northwest Floridda Water Management District
City of Port St. Joe
City of Wewahitchka
St. Joseph Fire Control District
Tupelo Fire Control District
Howard Creek Fire Control District
Overstreet Fire Control District

DISCOUNT SCHEDULE
4% Discount on payments made during the period of Nov. 5 Dec. 4
3% Discount on payments made during the period of Dec. 5 Dec. 31
2% Discount on payments made during the period of January
1% Discount on payments made during the period of February
PAYABLE WITHOUT DISCOUNT DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH
TAXES DELINQUENT APRIL 1

EDA RUTH TAYLOR
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SHIFTY TAG
On October 26th, at approxi-
mately 10:45 p.m., Tommy Wayne
Thomas, 35, of Port St. Joe, was
arrested by Port St. Joe Police
Department Officer Chris Teeter
for attaching a tag not assigned.
Teeter's report states, that the
vehicle Thomas was operating
was stopped in reference to run-
ning a stop sign. Further investi-
gation revealed that the tag was
registered to a 1984 Buick and
not the 1977 Toyota he was oper-
ating.
ROWDY BICYCLIST
On Saturday, October 28th,
at about 2:30 p.m., Lawrence
Randell Smith, 42, of Port St. Joe,
was arrested by Officers David
Cross and James Norris for
throwing a deadly missile at an
occupied vehicle, resisting arrest
with violence, and battery on a
law enforcement officer.
According to information
received, Smith yelled racial slurs
toward Walter W. Hinson. Smith
left the area on a bicycle, only to
return a short time later. During
which time he allegedly picked up-
a piece of asphalt and threw it at
Hinson, who was sitting in his
work truck at the time.
While being processed into
the Gulf County Jail, Smith
became combative, kicking Officer
Norris in the knees. Smith also
kicked Corrections Officers Jake
Richards and Yolanda Coachman.
POCKET FULL OF TROUBLE
On October 31st, just after 1
a.m., Joel M. Barbee, Jr., 30, of
Port St. Joe, was arrested by
Officer Teeter for possession of
cannabis, less than 20 grams.
While performing a pat down of
Barbee's person for officers' safe-
ty, a large bulge was noted in his
right front pocket. Further inves-
tigation revealed that Barbee was
in possession of a controlled sub-
stance.
INTERSECTION DUI
Near 5 a.m. on the 31st, Neil
WhiteEagle, 21. of Oak Grove,
was arrested by Officer Teeter for
driving under the influence.
According to information
received, WhiteEagle was passed
out behind the steering wheel at.
the intersection of Cecil Costin,
Sr. Boulevard and Monument
Avenue.
UTpon further investigation, it
was determined that WhiteEagle
was driving while under the in6flu-
ence. A lawful test was performed,
to determine the alcohol content
of WhiteEagle's breath. The
results of the test were .10 and
.09 (.08 or higher is prima facie
evidence in the state of Florida'
that the person was under the:
influence of alcoholic beverages to
the extent that his or her normal
faculties were impaired).
PICKED UP ON WARRANT
Near seven in the evening, on
the 31st, James Albert Windham,
29, of Port St. Joe, was arrested
by Sgt. Terry Carr on an active
warrant for failure to appear.
Windham was taken into custody
and transported to Gulf County:
Jail without incident. .
TRAFFIC "STOP" LEADS To
MULTIPLE CHARGES;;
Sunday, November 1, at
approximately 2:10, Bryant Hand,
Jr., 37, of Panama City, was
arrested by Officer James
Stephens for driving while his
license was suspended or
revoked. According to in formation
received, Hand was stopped in
reference to running a stop sign.
Upon further investigation it,was
learned that his license was sus-
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charged Hand with possession of
cannabis, under 20 grams, and
possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to Norris' report, a
search incident to lawful arrest
was initiated, during which time
the officer discovered several
cannabis cigarette butts, a pack
of rolling papers, and a makeshift
pipe.
Field tests were performed on
the residue from the pipe and
from one of the cannabis cigarette
butts, the results of the tests were
positive for cannabis.


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SEARCH REVEALS STASH
Narcotics officers from the
Gulf County Sheriffs Office
arrested 32-year-old' Belinda
Watford, of 251 Madison Street in
Oak Grove, this weekend for pos-'
session of more than 20 grams of
marijuana.
Officer served a search war-,
rant on the Oak Grove residence
Friday afternoon and seized the
marijuana, as well as electronic
scales and approximately $3,000
in cash. The cash was mostly in
$20 bills.
Watford was lodged. in the
Gulf County Jail Friday night on
possession charges.

BOOKINGS FROM THE GULF
COUNTY JAIL
Thursday. October. 29th-
Delilah Pitts, 46, of Kinard, viola-
tion of probation (purchase of


Luna Mae Peavy
Luna Mae Peavy, 74, ,of
Kinard. passed away Monday,
November 2. at her home.'A
native of Homestead. she has
been a resident of Kinard for he
past 23 years, and was a home-
maker. -
Mrs. Peavy was preceded in
death by her husband, Clarence
Peavy, and two children, Betty
Lou Peavy and Lawrence Peavy.
Survivors include four daugh-
ters, Lillie Smith of Wewahitchka,
Glenda Peavy. Linda Morgan. and
Carol Peavy, all of Kinard: sLx
grandchildren:-eight great-grand-
children: four sisters, Naomi
Campbell of Jonesboro,
Arkansas. Frances Peeples of
Homestead, Bernice King of St.
Cloud, and Addie Carver of
Deland; one brother, Jesse Lott of
Nashville, Tennessee; and 'three'
special friends and neighbors.
Helen Miles, and Charles and
Brooke Ann Miles.
Graveside funeral services'
were held in: Abe. Springs
Cemetery Wednesday, .November
4, at 3:00 p.m.. ET. conducted by
Rev. Allen Pitts, with interment
following.
All services were under the
direction of the Comforter Funeral
Home. Wewahitchka Branch
Chapel.

James I. Murray
James Irving Murray, 63, of
Port St. Joe, died Sunday,
November 1, at Bay Medical,
Center in Panama City.. Mr.
Murrlay was a native of St.
Andrews, moving from Carrabelle
to Port St. Joe in 1978.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
a retired. National Guardsman.


cocaine).
Saturday, October 31st-
Ronald Rhodes, 49, of
Apalachicola, violation of proba-
tion (driving while license sus-
pended or revoked).
Sunday. November 1st-
Cleatha A. Simmons, 27, of
Wewahitchka, criminal mischief,
resisting arrest with violence, and
child support.


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ACTIVITY REPORT FOR
OCTOBER 26 TO NOVEMBER 1
During the referenced week,,
the Mexico Beach Police
Department answered 93 calls for
service, investigated one burglary,
and no assaults or thefts.
During the same time period,
officers of the department
received no report of traffic crash-
es in their jurisdiction. They did,
however, issued .eight traffic
warnings and two traffic citations.
Also, no arrests were made by
the department during the week.
CAN You SOLVE THIS BURGLARY?
The MBPD is investigating a
burglary that occurred at 1 10
South 40th Street. Some
unknown persons) entered the
rear of, a residence at this address
and removed several small house-
Shold items.
Anyone with information in
r ,elation to this crime should con-
tact Officer Bill Latza at 648-
5700, Monday through Friday,
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or call 648-
5984, anytime during the week.


and served in Desert Storm. He
was retired from Florida Coast
Paper Company, and was a mem-
ber of VFW Post #10069, and of
the Paper Makers Union. Mr.
Murray was a member-of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints.
He is survived by his mother,
Gladys Murray of Carrabelle; a
son, James W. Murray of
Miccosukee; four daughters,
Lavern Bishop of Bear Creek,
Charlene Wimberly of
Blountstown, Norma Ruth Sullins
of Bell Camp, Maryland, and
Rhonda Jean Ellender of Lloyd; a
brother. Harry 'W.I Murray of,
Carrabelle; a sister,,'Ruth Wade of
Apalachicola; 12 grandchildren;
and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services
. were held Wednesday, November
4, at 11:00 a.m. (ET) in Evergreen
Cemetery. Visitation was held
Tuesday, November 3 at Kelley-
Riley: Funeral Home, of
Carrabelle. under which all
arrangements were directed.

Warren G. Lynn
Warren G. Lynn, 79, of Port
St. Joe, passed away Wednesday,
October 28. at Gulf Coast Medical
Center In Panama City. following
an extended illness.
Born in Laurel Hill, Mr. Lynn
resided in Apalachicola until mov-
ing to Port St. Joe in 1975. He
was a veteran of foreign wars,
having served in the U.S. Army. in
the 45th Quartermaster Com-
pany, in World War II for three
years. He retired from Sylvachem
`Corporation of Port St. Joe after,
33 years of service.
He is survived by his wife.
Alberta Lynn of Port St. Joe; one'
son. Warren Jay Lynn and wife.


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Jo, of Port St. Joe; one daughter,
Rebecca L. Williams and hus-
band, John K., of Gainesville; four
grandchildren, Kimberly' Lynn
and Warren Christopher. Lynn,
both of Port St. Joe, and John K.
Williams and Jennifer L. Williams,
both of Gainesville;, one brother,
Thomas B. Lynn and wife, Mae, of
Franklin, Virginia; one sister,
Erain L. Scott of Panama City;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at
3:00 p.m., ET, on Saturday,
October 31, at the First
Pentecostal Holiness Church,
conducted by Rev. Gus Carpenter.
Interment was "in Trenton
Cemetery in Trenton on Monday.
All ,services were under th'e:
direction of the Comforter Funeral
Home.

Margaret Smith
Margaret Miller Smith, 88, of
Winter Haven, passed away
Wednesday, October .28, in
Auburndale. Mrs. Smith was a
native of Alabama, and attended
Women's Methodist College in
Montgomery, Alabama, and grad-
uated from Florida State
Lninversity with lifetime teaching
certificate. .
She was a long time resident
of Graceville, and was teaching
English and literature there when:
she met John Robert Smith. who
she married in 1936. They moved
to Port St. Joe in 1942.
John Robert owned and oper-
ated Smith Pharmacy, while'
Margaret taught school in
Highland View and Port St. Joe.,
She was an active member and
former elder of the *First
Presbyterian Church, of Port St.
Joe. She also served the unex-
pired term of her husband as a
Port St. Joe city commissioner fol-
lowing his death in 1980.
Survivors include three sons.
John Robert Smith, Jr.. M.D. of
Boynton Beach, James Edward
Smith of Winter Haven, and
Clinton Knapp Smith of Port St.
. Joe; one brother, Jesse Edward
Miller, of Birmingham, Alabama;
and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were held
.'Sunday. November 1. at 3:00
p.m., 'ET, at the First United
Presbyterian .Church, -conducted
by Rev. Reid Cameron.
Entombment followed in Holly Hill
Cemetery..
All services were under the'
direction of Comforter Funeral
Home of Port St. Joe.

Jay Z. Gay
Jay Z. Gay, 76, of Olive Hill,
died on Thursday. October 15, at
the, St. Claire Medical Center in
Morehead, Kentucky. Mr. Gay
was born on September 25, 1922,
in Bay Cdunty. near Panama City.
A son of the late Jesse S. and
Mary Swearington Gay, he was a


retired engineer with C.T. Maine
Engineering Company of Boston,
Massachusetts.
He was also a member of the
United Association of Steamfitters
of Baltimore, Maryland, and
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local
#42 of Norwalk, Ohio, for 43
years. Mr. Gay also served his
country during World War II.
He is survived by his wife,
Retha McDaniel Gilliam Gay; two
sons, Lanny J. Gay and his wife,
Marina, ,.of Douglas, Wyoming,
and Gary. L. Gay of Mansfield,
Ohio; a step-son, Villard Gilliam
of Shelby, Ohio; a daughter, Alice
Jean Martin of Port St. Joe; two
sisters, Evelyn Gardner and
Donnie O'Brian of Mexico Beach;
one granddaughter; two step-
grandchildren; and one great-
grandson. His parents, five sis-
ters, and three brothers preceded
him in death;
A, memorial service will be'
held in Port St. Jpe at 11:00 a.m.,
ET, on Saturday, November 7, at
Oak Grove Assembly of God
Church, with Rev. David
Fernandez officiating. Interment'
will be in Panama City.
All arrangements are being
handled by Kent-F6rest Lawn
Funeral Home.

Doris Matthews
Do01ris Matthews,- 70, of Port
St. Joe, "died on Friday, October
30, at Baptist Memorial Hospital
(Desto) in Southaven, Mississ-
ippi. A native of Monticello,
Arkansas, Mrs. Matthews was a,
legal secretary and a Baptist by
Faith. "' :
sShe is survived by her hus-
band, William H. "Bill" Matthews
of Port St. Joe; three sons, Ron
Judkins of Southaven. Larry
SJudkins of West Memphis,
Arkansas. and Randil Judkins of
Port St. Joe: one daughter. Jeri


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Veterans Day

Dinner Weds.
The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW '
Post #8285 will be saluting veter-
ans with their third annual din-..
ner on Veterans Day, Wednesday, "
November 11, at the Wewahitchka
Community Center at 6:30 p.m.
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serve freedom.,.
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for the Veterans of Foreign Wars
and/or Ladies Auxiliary. please "
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PAGE 8B THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998

Sharks Host 9th Invitational X-Country Meet at SJBCC


Last Saturday, Port St. Joe
High School hosted the 9th
Annual Shark Invitational Cross
Country Meet. Fifty girls and 118
boys from 12 schools competed in
the meet.
GIRLS' RESULTS
In the girls' team competition,
Niceville totaled 24 points and fin-'
ished first among the seven scor-
ing teams. Maclay placed second
with 83, followed by Lincoln in
third with 123.
Port St, Joe and Florida High
both totaled 124 points, but the
Sharks were awarded fourth place
as a result of a tiebreaker rule.
In the girls' individual compe-
tition, Casey Aberth of Niceville
placed first among the 50 runners


with a time of 20:02. Jennifer
.:Lynch of Niceville was second
(20:09) and Nicole Posey of North
Florida Christian placed third
(20:09).
BOYS' RESULTS
In the boys' team competition,
Niceville accumulated 30 points
and placed first among the nine
scoring teams. Maclay finished
second with 57 points; Lincoln,
third (102); Marianna, fourth
(136); and Wewahitchka, fifth
(216).
In the individual competition,
Phillip Laird, of Niceville, claimed
first with, a new course record
time of 15:39. Cedric Gillette of
Marianna, finished second (15:59)
and Port St. Joe's Rod Givens-


took third with a 16:00 time.
Other members of the team
who competed in the meet for the
"Purple Pack" were: Josh Todd,
40th, 18:10; Adam White, 42nd,
18:12; John Watkins,, 55th,
18:46; Chris Hendricks, 77th,
19:41; Josh Watkins, 95th, 21:16;
Brandon Stitt, 112th, 24:15; and
Pat Fitzgerald, 118th, 27:27.
Following the meet, Coach
Scott Gowan commented, "The :
team really had a good meet con-
sidering the weather conditions.
After having perfect weather at
the Marianna meet just one week
earlier, the 80' temperature
Saturday caused the times to be
slow."
Gowan outlined some high-
lights of the meet, noting that Rod


Givens had set a new junior class
record despite being injured and
missing the last four meets.
He also noted that Josh Todd
established a new personal best
after missing several meets with
injuries. The "Purple Pack" coach


was additionally pleased with sev-
enth grader Josh Watkins in the
meet, as he recorded a new per-
sonal best effort and time.
DISTRICT MEET
On Friday, November 13, the
team will compete in the District


Gulf Rifle Club to Hold


'The Gulf Rifle Club will hold
its monthly business meeting on
Thursday evening, November 5th,
starting at 6:30. Among the items
on the agenda are nomination of
officers for 1999,. trailer repairs,
dues, and range maintenance.
More members need to start
taking an active role in the opera-
tion of the range. The regular
scheduled trap shoot for


Thursday evening will take place
after the meeting.
The club will be holding a hi-
power rifle and smallbore rifle
metallic silhouette match on
Saturday morriing, November 7th,
starting at 9:30. All rifle shooters
are invited to shoot in these
matches. Last month, they had a
good turnout and everyone
enjoyed the matches.


I-AA Championships at the Loften
Center in Gainesville., Twenty-one
schools will compete in the meet,
with the top four teadis and top
15 runners qualifying for the state
meet in Jacksonville on November
21st.

meeting Today
The hi-power rifle match con-(
sists of 20 shots fired at metal tar-
gets placed 200 and 300 yards
from the firing line. Ten shots are
fired at each distance, and all
shots are fired from the off-hand
position. Magnum rifles will not
be allowed due to the damage
they cause the metal targets.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 9


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so, a wine tasting from our fine selection of Bogel wines. Come in and visit
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WEDNESDAY-16 oz. cup home made chili and $ 09
choice of grilled cheese sandwich or mini regular sub 1 0 + Plus Tax


WIG Meets Today,
The Washington Improvement
Group Board of Directors and
membership will meet on
Thursday. November 5, at 6:00
p.m., ET, at the WIG Teen
Center/Office, located at 198
Peters Street in Port St. Joe.
Charlotte Sobel, with the
Center for Community Change,
will be in attendance at the meet- 4
ing to continue working with the
standing committees and the
board. The meeting is open to the
public, and all members are
encouraged to attend.
The Affordable Housing
Committee will meet on Saturday.
October 31. at the WIG Teen
Center/Office at 11:00 a.m.. ET.
The Program/Activities Commit-
tee will meet later that day at 1:00
p.m. at the Teen Center.


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Friday
Saturday
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Tuesday


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"Chamber After
Hours" Thursday
The Gulf County Chamber of
Commerce will NOT have a "First
Friday Breakfast" this month. The
chamber will instead have a
S"Chamber After Hours" at the St.
Joseph Country Club on County
Road 30 on Thursday, November
19th. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
All chamber members are
cordially invited to the mixer.
hosted by ALLTEL Communica-
tions, formerly 360' Communica-
tions.


Retired Educators
to Meet on Monda
The Gulf County Retir
Educators AssociaUon will me
on Monday. November 11,
11:00 a.m., ET, at Trin
Episcopal Church in Apalac
icola. Dr. R. Bedford Watkins w
be offering a mini-program for t
group. Lunch after the meet
will be held at The Hut. Plea
plan to attend.


Veterans
(From Page 3)
guests are Invited to the Stude
AcUvities Room for refreshmen
Please join the students, faculty
and staffs of Port St. Joe High a
Middle Schools for this spec
occasion to honor our veterans

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Girls' Cr(


In Shape
The Port St. Joe girls' cross
country team ran in meets for the
last three Saturdays, with
improved times each week. At the
Niceville Invitational, the Lady
Sharks were led by Lacey
Johnson and Maclaine Howse.
each of whom posted personal
bests.
The following Saturday, at the
Panhandle Championships in
Marianna. it was a day for school
records, class records. and per-
sonal bests as Johnson set a new
school record for three miles with
a time of 21:40. with Howse also
breaking the school record with
21:43.
Howse's tiLne was her best by
1:27. and she broke her own
freshman class record. Johnson's
time was also a new personal best


)ss Country Getting


For District Meet


for her by 1:41 and set a new
junior class record as well. Eighth
grader Jennifer Raffield also
established a new personal
record.
Last Saturday. the Lady
Sharks finished fourth out of 12
competing schools at the Port St.
Joe Invitational. Howse was first
to cross the finish line (21:47). fol-
lowed by Johnson (22:40). Jessica
Hill (22:56),. Melissa King (25:06)
Lyndsey Hill (26:01). and Latrika
Quinn (26:32).
J. Hill's time established a
new senior class record and
became her new personal best by
49 seconds. A new personal
record was also set by King by 42
seconds. Seventh grader L. Hill


set a new record for seventh
grade. as well as recording a new
personal best.
With the district champion-
ships in Gainesville two weeks
away. Coach Eppinette described
his team's chances with this
statement-
"Our team's success at
District will depend on how hard
we work these next few days and
how much improvement our last
two runners make. Maclaine,
Jessica. and Lacey are right
where I want them to be: Melissa
has made steady improvement all
season, but Latrika is behind
because of surgery on her shoul-
der. She must really step it up
these last two weeks for us to
have a chance to advance to the
state championships."


The Gators' Myron Vann (22) and Tripp Atchison (11) combined efforts to make a tackle in
Friday night's 21-6 loss to Liberty County.


Gators Faced State's #1 Team


The Wewahitchka Gators put 21-6 to the 0 1 ranked team m
up a tough fight. but fell short Class 2A. the Liberty County


Gulf Rifle-f.1om Page 8A


The Port St. Joe High School
varsity cheerleaders have extend-
ed the giveaway of the pair of tick-
ets to the f5 ranked Florida
Gators versus #6 ranked FSUL
SeminhaQls football game. '
A*1fination: of S wt i et -
you a chance to. sit .i0 r the 50
yard line during this great annual
rivalry. The winner of the tickets


will be announced November 13th
during another yearly rival
match-up, the Port St. Joe-
Wewahitchka ball gme.
Donations can be made to
one of' the varsity cheerleaders or
irn.4he frbh,' office of hee- -high-
school. Please support the Shark
cheerleading squad in this
fundraising effort!


The smallbore rifle match
consists of a total of 40 shots.
Metal targets are placed at 40. 60.
75. and 100 yards from.the firing
line and 10 shots are fired at each
group of targets. All shots are
fired from the off-hand position.
Magnum .22 RF rifles are not
allowed.
This is a fun match and
would be great practice for the
young rifle shooters. Most any .22
RF rifle would be suitable for this
match.
Last Saturday morning, the
club held a sanctioned BR-50
match. Two guests from Alabama
competed, and showed the locals


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how to shoot by winning first and
second place. Ed Stroud shot an
aggregate score of 3.812.5 for four
matches to win first place. Mickey
Law had a score of 3.202 for sec-
ond, and Houston Whitfield was
third with 2.972.


Bulldogs. Friday's loss dropped
the Gators to 0-8 on the season.
Wewahitchka's only touch-
down came off a 15 yard pass
from Tripp Atchison to Bernard
Vann.
The Gators travel to R. F.
Munroe Friday night, with a game
time of 6:30 central.

Paper, Ple4se!


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Labey Johnson, Latrika Quinn and Lyndsey Hill. ,Star photo


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PAGE 10A THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998


EVERY PRESCRIPTION IS
A "MIRACLE" MEDICINE


When your physician writes a prescription for you,
he has selected, from the many thousands of
different medicines in our prescription department
the exact one he judges will help you most. That is
why a prescription is usually more beneficial than
any over the counter medicine.
*For, the most important part of any treatment is
your physician's ability to diagnose the cause of the
trouble. That diagnosis is an extra ingredient which
makes each prescription a "Miracle" medicine.



WE PROUDLY ACCEPT MOST INSURANCE
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Support Middle
The Athletic Booster Club of
Port St. Joe Middle School is cur-
rently conducting a membership
drive. All parents of boys and girls
who are student-athletes of the
middle school are. invited and
encouraged to join the' club-
whether their sport is football,
voUeybAll, cross country, basket-
ball, baseball, softball, track nd
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School Athletes-
Though focusing, on the
i' involvement and. support of the
parents of students, the booster
club is open to any individual or
business member of, the
community who would like to join
in the efforts of the, group.
i kc, ,ctve participationi as a
member is a great addition to the
cause, however, financial support
-is always just as necessary and
appreciated.
Questions regarding the
booster club's goals and activities
may be directed to Jimmy
Daniels, president; Tonya Nixon,
vice president: Ida Garrett. secre-
tary; or Janis Tankersley, trea-
surer.
A membership form may be-
picked up from..the school's :office
Sor from an officer of the organiza-
tion. All students were given a,
form this week to take home-
have you seen yours?-`if not,
please ask for it and respond.
Upcoming Meeting
The Athletic Booster Club has
tentatively scheduled its next-
meeting to be held Monday.,
November 30th. Mark your calen-
dar and make plans to attend
now.


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Koran Peters (6) turns the corner for a couple of yards as Tremaine Lewis (74) and Rod Chambers (3) get position to make a block. Peters
had 134 yards rushing against Holmes County. Photo by Bird



Sharsts Jump to #7 in PollsFridayGridIronActon

Rush Past Blue Devils 34-19 in Friday's Grid-Iron Action


The #7 ranked Port St. Joe.
Sharks' defense shut down the
Holmes County rushing game'in
the second half of play, while the
Sharks' offense, led by Jim Faison,
and Koran Peters, appeared
unstoppable throughout the night
in the 34-19 Port St. Joe victory'.
"We made some, adjustments
AIn the secondary to help shut
down their running game at half-
time," said Port St. Joe Head
Coach Chuck Gannon. "Hudson
had 106 yards in the first half,
but only 10 In the second half of
play."
Port St. Joe lit up the score-
board first, a 4 1 vard touchdown


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Jim Faison (12) broke loose
for one of his three touchdown?
Friday. Faison had 248 yards
rushing on the night.
Photo by Bird
Gulf Coast
Seminole Club -
Everyone is invited to join the
fun, fellowship and game predict-
tions at the Seminole-Gator pre-
game tailgate party on Sunday,
November 15th. beginning at 6
p.m. at St. Joseph Bay Country
Club. ,
Hea\ hors d'oeuvres and a
cash bar will be available. A S5
'donation will be requested at the
door. For further information.
f contact -Sandie Kennedy. presi-
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run on the Sharks' fifth play from
scrimmage. Jarred Lambert's
extra point attempt was no good
as the Sharks took a 6-0 lead
with 8:51 left in the first quarter.,
On Port St. Joe's next posses-
sion, Faison busted loose again:
this time for a 74 yard touchdown
and a 12-0 Shark lead with 5:40
left in the first quarter.
On Holmes County's ensuing
possession, Raymon Hudson
capped off a 12-play. 74 yard
drive with a nine yard touchdown
run. The Blue Devils' extra point
attempt failed, but they did nar-'
row the Sharks' lead to 12-6 with
0:36 left in the first quarter.
The Blue Devils 'took their
only lead of the game oh their
next possession, when Hudson
evaded some Shark defenders for
a 38 yard touchdown. Holmes
County added the extra point for
a 13-12 lead with 8:46 remaining
in the first half.
Port St. Joe didn't allow the
Blue Devils to have the lead for
long. On the Sharks' first play
from scrimmage, Faison raced 66
yards for his third touchdown,of
the night. Rod Chambers. who
replaced an injured James
Daniels at quarterback early in
the. second quarter, rushed in
from three yards out for the two
point conversion and a 20-13
Shark lead with 8:26 to go in the
half.
Holmes County bounced back
when Hudson scored his third
touchdown of the night on a two
yard run. Port St. Joe's Bonjour
Hill blocked the Blue Devils' extra
point attempt, to maintain the
Sharks' lead going' into halftime.
Hudson's run. climaxed a seven-
play, 65 yard drive.
The second half of play
belonged to the Sharks. Brett
Jeffcoat capped off Port St. Joe's
opening drive with a 16 yard
touchdown on a reverse with 7:43
left in the third quarter.
Koran ,Peters scored the
Sharks' final touchdown of the
game, a 19 yard run with 11:47
left in the game. Machts added
extra points on both of the second
'half touchdowns. '.
"Our offensive line. wfth
Davin Baxter, Tremaine Lewis,
Sam Bell, Stephen Lowrey and
Mario Swanston, did a great job of
opening, 'holes for Faison and *
Peters to run through," said
Coach Gannon. "The receivers.
Dexter Gant, Jeffcoat and Seneca
Chambers, also did a, good job of
staying with their blocks."
Faison led the Sharks' offense
with 248 yards on 1'2 carries and
three touchdowns. Peters followed
with 15 carries for 134.yards and
a touchdown, Rod Chambers had
16 yards on seven carries, and
Jeffcoat had a 16 yard touchdown.
run.
.Quarterback James Daniels"'
completed one of two passes for
19 yards, and Rod Chambers
completed his only pass for seven
yards. Chambers had one recep-
tion for 19 yards and Gant had
one for seven yards.
"Rod Chambers did a good job
of taking over at quarterback and
helping get us the win," said
Coach Gannon. "Coach Stevens
and Coach McFarland also did a
fine job of changing the game plan
to Rod's strengths to keep us
clicking on offense."
Peters had 15 tackles, two for
a loss and two sacks,, to led the
Sharks on defense. Faison fol-
lowed with 12 tackles. Mark,
Williams had eight tackles, one
for a loss and one sack. Gant and
Baxter each had seven tackles,
while Hill had a big hit and
blocked a extra point attempt.


Score by Quarters
PSJ 12 8 7 7
BNFY 6 13 0 0
STATISTICS
PSJ
First Downs 9


Rushes/Yds. 38/421
- 34 Passes 2/3/0
- 19 Passing Yards 26
Total Yards 467
Fumbles/Lost 0/0'
BNFY Penaltes/Yards 11/96
12 Punts 1/33


42/181
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are in a poor condition
a candidate for dentur
Whether you nee
or full dentures, you
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to think might develop with your den-'
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en lost or sible fit, and'your dentist will
i, you are also want to make sure your
*es. mouth and gums are as healthy
,d partial as possible.
ir dentist If some of your teeth can;
ne your be saved, they may be able to
h visually serve as anchors for partial
r she will dentures.
problems With complete dentures
mmation, you will need to rely on the
muscles of your cheeks and
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office of FRANK D. MAY, D.M.D.,
319 Williams Ave., Phone 227-1123.
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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998


Loyd Chesser Named New


Supervisor On GT Comr Staff


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The continued popularity of The business was crowded
Beanie Baby stuffed dolls are con- Inside and out by customers
Beani De Babies Linuing to take the nation by wishing to purchase the popular
storm, and Port St. Joe is no dif- stuffed dolls. This is an oddity for
,r g Better ferent from the rest of the coun- Port St. Joe, but everyone got
ring Better try. This photo shows the attrac- inside to look at the stock which
tion a local business caused by had just arrived, and make a pur-
Businesspublicizing that it was receiving a chase or two.
inew shipment of the stuffed toys
one day last week. It can happen here, tool


Loyd Chesser has joined GT
C6m as Data Processing
S' pervisor. Chesser comes from
Foley, Alabama where -he was
employed with Gulf Long Distance
as a senior programmer/analyst.

In that capacity. Chesser sup-
ported 35 users and wrote pro-
grams for their AS/400. He has
experience In regulator)' Issues.
tariff adjustments, customer ser-
vice requests, and in general
implementing programs related to
telecommunications applications.
Prior to his employment with
Gulf Long Distance. Chesser
worked as a senior program-
mer/analyst and project leader
for Ritter information Services in
Jonesboro,, Arkansas. He has also
worked for LDDS/WORLD-
COM/WILTEL in Tulsa,
Oklahoma.
Chesser is originally from
, Oklahoma and a graduate of
Brian Institute with a degree in
computer programming and
Northeastern A & M with an A.S.
in criminal science. He Is married
to Jacque Chesser and will be
residing 'in Gulf Aire.


Gulf Co. TDCB
To Meet on 19th
The Gulf County Transpor-
tation Disadvantaged Coordina-
ting Board announces a meeting
to which all persons are Invited on
Thursday, November 19, at 2:00
p.m., ET, at the Gulf County com-
mission room in Port St. Joe.
The agenda will include the
Community Transportation Co-
ordinator's Quarterly Operational
and Financial Report. Annual
, 'Operating Report, TD Service Plan
Update, and the Commission for
the Transportation Disadvan-
taged Report.
For more information, or if
you require special accommoda-
tions at the meeting because of a
disability or physical impairment.
please contact Vanita Anderson at
the Apalachee Regional Planning
Council at (850) 674-4571.


GT Corn provides local and
long distance, service to cus-
tomers In North Florida and
South Alabama. In addition it
operates Phone Stores and is


involved in Internet services, pag-


involved in Internet services, pag-
ing and equipment sales. For
more information you may access
GT Com on the World Wide Web at
GTCOM.NET.


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PAGE 2B THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998


MEDITATIONS OF A
Q1Ituntrg 3mireatdpr

By LOWELL F. ADAMS


had traveled they believed
the Scripturen on the way, and about 25

JOHN 2:22

I had takE DRIVER looked at his road map p."There
it is," he exclaimed. "Now I know where we are!"
know when we travel ing, bnfutmilir territory, we must
depend upon a map to direct us. At least we should!
Once when I was on my way to Miami, I got lost. I
had traveled this way before, and I knew my way I
thought. I took a wrong turn on the way, and about 25
miles later, I discovered I was on a fishing camp road.
I had to turn around and go all the way back to where
I had taken the wrong turn. Then I looked at my map.
Living as a Christian is a lot like making a trip.s
We never know what lies around the next turn. We
know where we are going, but there are always signs
pointing in the wrong direction
wasGod has provided us with a wonderful "road map"o
The Holy Bible. It tells us exactly the way we should
go. But when we fail to lookthat it, and follow its direc-
tions, sometimes those other signs will lead us astray.
You see, Satan hasd a "church" too, and he wants
us to follow its teachings. Satan's church is called,
Worldliness, or Humanism. It teaches those who will
listen, that the Bible is not true. It teaches that.Jesus
wasjtest a greadst religious man, but not thesout of te God,
for there is no God. It teaches anything that is against
God's Truth,few are including that homosexuality is a normally
way of life, arid peop e are born that way. Jesus, look hast
the a p"swer to that be born again!
I Matthew 7:14,6 Jesus s cautioned us in' trthat
great heavenly road map, to enter in at the narrow'
gate which leads to eternal life, but stay out of the
widegatephesiand broad way which leads to destruction.
He said few are finding that narrow gate, but many
are entering the wide gate. Let's you and me look at
our "map" and be very careful to not take a wrong
turn.
In John 14:6 Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth,
and the life: no one comes to the Fathert but by me."
Ephesians 2:8-9 Tells us "By Grace, you are saved.
through Faith; and that not of yourselves:- it~is the Gift
of God. .. Not of works...


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Printing arid Business Supply Needs)


BEACH BAPTIST CHAPEL
311 Columbus St. St. Joe Beach, FL 32456
A LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE LORD P
'MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 AM ET EVENING WORSHIP 6:00 PM ET
Sunday School 9:45 am Wednesday Night at 6-00 p.m. Youth
Group Meeting, Bible Stpdy & Prayer Meedng; Choir Practice ":00 pm
"0 taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man thar trusreth in HIM '
Please accept this inritation to join us in worship. Gud bliss. yii!
Pastor David Nichols Church 647-5026 Home "69-8725
For information concerning our bus ministry, please call 64-"-5026 -


First Pentecostal Holiness Church
-2001 Garrison Avenue PortSt. Joe
Church Office 227-1493 Gus Carpenter, Pastor
S Sunday School . . ... 9:45.am. M .
Sunday Morning Worship . 11:00a.m.
Sunday Evening Service .. .. ...... 6:30 'p.m.
W wednesday ... .. ...... .. .7:00 p.m ., ,.
We Invite You to Come
Experience the Power of Pentecost With Us"



first United Methodist Chuirch
r 111 North 22nd Street *.Mexico Beach, FL 32410
Early Service ........... .............. 9:00 a.m. CT
Contemporary Service ................. 1:00 a.m. CT

MINISTERING TO THE BEACHES HAND-IN-HAND


Rev. Ted Lovelace, Pastor
Parsonage Phone: 648-4424


Dr. John Anderson, Music Director
Office Phone: 648-8820


THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN GULF COUNTY

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

THE REV. JERRY R. HUFT, Pastor


God's
/Ove
is
higher
than
the
heavens

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Discover God's Love! r
Everyone welcome

Long Avenue
BAPTIST CHURCH
1601 Long Avenue, Port St. Joe 229-8691
Worship Sundays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Bible Study Sundays at 9:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. (for all ages)
Wednesday Children & Youth Missions at 7 p.m.
Prayer and Bible Study at 7 p.m.
Adult Praise Choir at 8 p.m.
Curtis Clark, pastor
Mark Jones, minister of music & youth


DAYSTAR


Oliver F. Taylor
Visitation Minister, First
., .. L Jt t ,1. ... -1.


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Living by


Faith
In Habakkuk 2:4 we

find, "Behold he whose soul
is riot upright in him shall,
fail, but the righteous shall
live by his faith." "
Sometimes it seems that


uniren ienocL.s ..nurc sinners become winners
and the righteous fail. However, God declares that
'a righteous person lives by their faith.
Christians should live by faith. Too often we
depend upon money, power, influence, and all
sorts of things to make it in our challenging world.
God is faithful to all who claim Christ as their
Saviour.
However, faith is a much abused word.'
Sometimes in the human connotation it suggests
vague feeling and sentimental devotion. Some
believe it simply means that in the end everything
w\ill turn out all right for God's people. This is true,
but it goes beyond our earthly lives. Some rewards'
come on earth, and others wait until eternal life.


Benefit Gospel Matrons Sponsor

Sing in Wh'ite City: Variety Program


Word of Life Holiness Church.
located on West Beatty Avenue in
White City. will host a benefit
gospel sing on November 14th.
beginning at 5:30 p.m.. ET. LocaJ
talent will be featured throughout
the sing. Everyone is welcome and
encouraged to attend.
All funds given at the sing will
go toward helping Della Tanner
with special needs. Everyone is
invited to join in the fellowship
and to aid vour neighbor.
Refreshments will be sold to'
raise funds for the needs of this
local family. Any donations will be
appreciated. For more informa-
tion, please call (850) 827-2346.

If YOU See News Happening..

Call The Star at 227-1278


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The Matrons of Philadelphia
Primitive Baptist Church will
sponsor a vanety program on
Friday, November 6th, beginning
at 7 p.m., in honor of Pastor
Jessie Hawlans. Everyone is invit-
ed to attend and enjoy an evening
of spiritual delight and holy praise
through songs, readings. etc. The
church is located at 259 Avenue
D in Port St. Joe.


Harvest Day!!
Victory Temple First Born
'Holiness Church 'would like to
extend to everyone an invitation
to Its Harvest Day service on
Sunday. November 8th. The ser-
vice will begin at 11:30 a.m. fea-
turing guest speaker. Elder'
Donald Nickson.


Th: pr-niidly plact' ro worship!

First Baptist Church
Mexico Beach Jim Davis, Pastor
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Worship Sunh-i-s at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Bible Sthdy Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (all ages)
Wednesday Adulf Prayer and Bible Study at 6:00 p.m.
Please note, all ties centraL!


Located at 823 N 15th St, Mleico Beach Corner of 15th & California 648-5776




CHURCH OF CHRIST
MEETS
Bible Study: I Worship:
9 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday
6 p.m. Wednesday Nursery
Call 229-8310
WRITE FOR FREE EIGHT LESSON BIBLE STUDY
P. 0. Box 758 Port St. Joe, FL 32457
K Corner of 20th Street & Marvin Avenue 2
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Come Find Out What All the Excitement Is at 2247 Hwy. 71
(1/10. mile north of Overstreet Road)


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The Church of Christ
n Wewahitchka wants to make a difference inyour life.
Sunday School....... ........ . 9 a.m. CDT
Worship Service .... ..... .......... . 10 a.m. CDT
Sunday Evening Worship .................. 5 p.m. CDT
Wednesday Bible Study .................... 7 p.m. CDT
KEN BUTTERWORTH, minister


Daystar at Beach
Baptist Chapel
The Beach Baptist Chapel is
excited and pleased to invite you
to attend a special service on
November 14 at 6:30 p.m., ET,
Those attending will be minis-
tered to by Daystar, a local group
dedicated to presenting the gospel
of Jesus Christ through song and
testimony.
This will be a time of encour-
agement for the believer and a.
message of hope for the unbeliev-
er. The members of the church
look forward to seeing you for a
great night of praising and wor-
shiping the Lord and Savior in
song and fellowship.


Deliverance Services
New Life Christian Center
Church would like to invite every-
one to come and worship on
Sunday, November 8 at 11:00
a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Services will
also be held Monday through
Friday, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
nightly. The guest speaker will be
Evangelist Shurby Long of North
Carolina. Everyone is ignited to
attend and receive a blessing.


Revival Services at
1st United Methodist
Sun. Through Tues,
Rev. Jan McCray of St.,
Petersburg will be the guest evan-
gelist for the revival at First'
United Methodist Church in Port
St. Joe, to be held Sunday
through Tuesday, November 8
through 10.
Services will begin at 11:00`1
a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.'
On Monday, a Bible study will be'
held at 7:00 a.m. and breakfast
will be served. The evening service
will begin at 7:00 p.m. Both Bible
studies will be held in the church'
fellowship hall. A nursery will be'
provided for all services except
the 7:00 a.m. Bible study.
Rev., McCray Is the author of
"The Love Every Woman Needs."
She is ordained and an evangelist,
Bible teacher, and inspirational
speaker. She is also a trained
counselor in the field of redemp-
tive healing. McCray speaks
throughout the United States and
abroad, providing leadership and
preaching for women's confer-
ences, retreats, spiritual
renewals, church revivals, and
camp meetings.


Comne and Be Blessed!
Fellowship Church of Praise
302 Martin Luther King Blvd. Port St. Joe
Sunday School........................................................10 a.m.
Morning Service ................... ............................. 1 1a.m.
Tuesday Bible Study ............................................. 7 p.m.
Thursday Praise & Worship .................................. 7 p.m.
"GOD CAN DO YOU GOOD"
ROSA L. GARLAND, pastor


I-' FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
: "CHURCH A
',, I l Sixteenth Street
508 Sixteenth Street 227-1756
Sunday Worship . .. 10 a.m. <
Adult School . ...11 a.m. o
*Sundav School
) *Young Children .
*Nursery Aailable
i r R *ev J.,Reid ,y .ame l Highway 71 / Cecil Costin Sr. Blvd.
Pa.ror Rev. J. Reid Cameron. '


.. First Baptist Church >
102 THIRD STREET PORT ST. JOE
AIfi& .n AVelborn Buddy Caswell.
r Postor Min,ser of Music & Yotjth
Sunday School .. .. .. ..... ." .9:45 ar'
Worship Service ....... 11:00 am
Disciple Traning .... . . 6:00 pm
,' L Evening Worhp ,...... ..........'. .7:00 pm
I ,,Wednesday Prayer Meeting ... ....... 7:00 pm
"K "THE EXCITING PLACE TO WORSHIP" 2

-------------Teaching the Truth of God's Word

FAITH ;BIBLE CHURCH


801 20th S


street Port St. Joe 229-6
Rev. Bill Taylor, Pastor
SSunday School .. . 1
Morning Service . 1
Evening Service . . .
Wednesday Prayer Meeting ...


6707


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1:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m..
7:00 p.m.


Home of FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL


a t hlel S it ; Constitution anmMonument
W"~, Port St. JYoe

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCHo
Sunday ScKool .......... 9:45 anm. Methodist Youth
Morning Worship ......... 11:00 a.m. Fellowship .. .. 6:010 p.m.-
Evening Worship'. . .7:30 p.m.
(850) 227-1724 Wednesday Choir Practice ... 7:30 p.m.,
Rev. Jesse Evans Robert E. Downs, Jr.
K -PASTOR Choir Director j


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AM-ARE YOU A
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CLASSROOM OF LIFE?

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CHRISTIANITY

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Upstairs First Union Bank Building
Bible Study at 9 a.m., Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Bruce Duty, Pastor Study: 227-2583
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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998 PAGE 3B,


Plant

'y Roy Lee Ci
County Extension
It's no wonder s
are so, widely grqwn ,t
state gardeners.. In14
thedl taste appeal an
appearance; they're w
Florida copndiltions. E'
their mplti-million doll
cial. production is imNit
few areas, they are gro
byists .throughout our
In Florida, straw
grown as, annuals. M
tion on these popular
proylded, by Extension
Specialist Jim Step]
IFAS of the University
-in, North and Cent
strawberry plants can
now, through mid-Nov
In. South Florida, -


Strawberries

arter December. When winter comes,
Director. the cool nights and short days will
strawberries cause the plants to begin flower-'
)y sunshine ing. Flowers formed after the last
addition to killing frost of early spring will
d attractive develop into fruit.
ell suited to Berry production and harvest
ven though continue throughout the spring.
lar commer- As the weather gets warmer and
ted to just a the days grow longer, the plants
awn by hob- will stop producing berries and
state. form runners. These runners will
'berries are take root and become new plants.
ly informa- However, most home gardeners
plants was destroy such plants and start over
n Vegetable again in the fall.
hlens, with Although strawberries can be
of Florida. grown in just about any type
tral Florida, Florida soil, they don't do as well.
be set from in peat or muck. Strawberries like
ember, and a well-drained soil, which is moist
until early but not wet. So sandy soil with


Florida Garden


Extension Notes

by

Roy Lee Carter

Gulf County Extension Service


plenty of organic matter is best.
It's important to plant straw-
berry varieties which have proven
themselves under Florida condi-
tions, varieties such as Dover and
Florida Bells. They yield large
fruit and are resistant.'to a com-
mon plant disease called anthrac-
nose (an-THROCK-nos). Other
varieties well adapted ,to our state
are Chandler. Florida 90, and Oso
Grande. ..
Strawberries should be plant-
ed in raised beds, which are two
feet wide and spaced two feet
apart. The beds should be.


mounded so that they're six inch-
, es high along the edges and about
eight inches high in the middle.
: For a ten-by-ten foot straw-
berry patch, broadcast about two
yap) a half pounds of 8-8-8 fertil-
'.* iz- and work it into the soil. Then
W fdrm the beds in the manner
'%WVp've described and apply anoth-
;-.erttwo and a half pounds of fertil-
.ze r -
'.* This time, place the fertilizer
.uin .a narrow band about six inch-
es deep in the middle of each bed.
Also, during the first season of
strawberry production, include a


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PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA Contingencles/Future Needs, and decrease
SEPTEMBER 9, 1998 County Administrator/Other Salaries and
BUDGET HEARING Wages by 84,122.
The Gulf County Board of County EMERGENCY 911 SYSTEM-Upon
Commissioners met this .date in special motion by Commissioner Peters, second by
session with the following members pre- Commissioner Stanley. and unanimous
sent: Chairman Warren J. Yeager. Jr.. and vote, the Board approved to Increase
Commissioners Tommy Knox. Nathan Balance Brought Forward: Cash on the rev-
Peters, iJr., and John Stanley, Jr.a enue side: and increase the 911 System
Commissioner Billy E. Traylor was absent. Equipment line Item by S5.000.
Others present were: Clerk Benny C. Lister. Chief Deputy Clerk Douglas C. p.m.>
SET FINAL PUBLIC HEARING-
Birmingham. Deputy Clerk's Rebecca L. ST CImi Ao PUBLIo HEAdINe-r
Norris and Towan P. McLemore. Chief Commissioner Peters motioned to advertise
Administrator Donald Butler. Sheriff Frank the Notice of Tax Increase In The Star paper
Mckelthen. County Attorney Tim on September 17th. and set the linal public
McFarland. Building Inspector Michael hearing for September 22nd at 5.01 p m.,
Hammond. Solid Waste Coordinator Joe E.D.T. with Commissioner Stanley s sec-
Danford. Captain Joe Nugent. and Acting ond. the motion passed 4-0.
AdiministraLtie Assistant Donna Daniels, MILLADOPT GE RATE-Up COn otion byDE
The meeting was called to order at MILLAGE RATE-Upon e Motion by
5.02 p.m.. E.D.T. by Chairman Warren J. Commissioner Peters. second bya
Yeager, Jr.Commissioner Stanley, and unanimous
ROLLED-BACK RATE AND REASONS vote. the Board tentatively adopted a
FOR INCREASE-Clerk Lister ,advised the County-Wide millage rate of 7.5883.
Board that the County wide current year ADOPT TENTATIVE COUNTY-WIDE
proposed millage rate is 7.5883 and the BUDGET-Commissioner Stanley motioned
Dependent Special Fire Districts are .5000 to tentatively adopt the County-Wide bud-
mills each. The Clerk further stated that get. Commissioner Peters seconded the
the current year proposed aggregate mill- motion and it passed 4-0.
age rate is 7.8484, which is 4.92% more ADOPT TENTATIVE DEPENDENT
than the current year aggregate rolled-back SPECIAL FIRE DISTRICTS MILLAGE
rate of 7.4807. Mr. Lister listed the follow- RATES-Upon motion by Commissioner
ing increases in expenditures as possible Knox. second by Commissioner Stanley.
reasons for the increase: Life and Health and unanimous vote, the Board tentauvely
Insurance S30.017; Workmen s adopted a millage rate of .5000 for each
Compensation insurance 810.000; Dependent Special Fire District.
Insurance: Courthouse, Bonds. ADOPT TENTATIVE DEPENDENT
Ambulance. Ulab. S25.000: Gulf County SPECIAL FIRE DISTRICTS BUDGETS-
Workcrew S27.965; Courthouse Commissioner Knox motioned to tentatively
Maintenance Department S23.139: Salary adopt the proposed budgets for the
Increase Non-Bargaining Unit Employees Dependent Special Fire Districts. With
S33.500: Reserve for Contingencies: Commissioner Stanley s second, the motion
Reserve for Future Needs S29.348: Reserve passed unanimously.
for Contingencies: Admin. Bldg. Loan With Commissioner Stanley s motion
Payment S52.000. Reserve for and Commissioner Peters second, the meet-
CbnUngencies: 12:5% DSR's. Flood of '98 ,. mgdid then adJoun at 5:14 pmr, ..D 1.j.
S) 00.09,.. Chamber of.Crommefce S12.000: WARREN J. YAGE'R. JR.. CHAIRMAN
Economic Developfment Committee ATTEST: BENNY. C fSIOER-AER.
S15.000: Law Enforcement Equipment PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA :
S60.000: Solid Waste Department 816.820: SEPTEMBER 22, 1998
Gulf County EMS S60.996: Medicald BUDGET HEARING
S22.000; Decrease in Cash Balance The Gulf County Board of County
Brought Forward: Fine and Forfeiture Fund Commissioners met this date in special
S77.643; Law Enforcement and Detention sessions with the followingg members pre-
& Corrections 875.393. sent: Chairman Warren J. Yeager. Jr.. and
PUBLIC COMMENT-Chairman Commissioners Tommy Knox. Nathan
Yeager called for public comment. The Peters. Jr., and John Stanley. Jr.
Board received no response from the pub- Other present were Clerk Benny C.
IIc. Lister. Deputy Clerks Rebecca L. Norris and
S..PROPOSED CHANGES/ELECTED Towan P McLemore, County Attorney Tim
OFFICIALS SALARIES AND BENEFITS- McFarland. County Administrator;.
Upon motion by' Commission& Stanley. .Emergency Management Director R. Larry
second by Commissioner Knox. and unanP- Wells, 91 I 1 Coordinator/Emergency
mous vote. the Board approved the follow- Management Coordinator/Safety Director
ing increases and decreases. Marshall' Nelson.
I, GENERAL FUND The meeting was called to order by
1. Adjustment4- for Elected Officials Salary Chairman Warren J. Yeager. Jr. at 5:02
In reases. p.m.. E.S.T..
Increase in Line item Expenditures: ROLLED-BACK RATE AND REASONS
I County Commissioners: Salary & FOR INCREASE-Clerk Lister advised the
Benefits' S374: ;-Clerk to Board of County Board that the County wide current year
Commissioners S265: Tax Cgllector S265: proposed millage rate is 7 58A3 and the
Supervisbr of Elections S2161 Dependent Special Fire Districts are 5000
Decrease in Line Item Expenditures: mills each. The Clerk further stated that
Reserve for Contingencies 81.120 the'currerft year proposed aggregate mill.
2, Adjust Veteran s Service Officer Salary & age rate Is 7.8484. which is 4 920" more
B'neflths to'Actual. than the current year aggregate rolled-back
| Increase in Line Item Expenditures: rate of 7.4807. Mr. Lister listed the follow-
Salaries S2.059 p. .l.' Ing'increases In expenditures as possible
Decrease F1 Line Item Expendittdres: reasons for the increase: FICA.S658 Billy E. Traylor and Chief Deputy Clerk
Medicare 8170 Douglas C Birmingham arrived at 5-04
Retirement 81.231 p.m.. E.D.T.> Life and Health Insurance
FINE AND FORFEITURE FUND 830.017: Workmen's Compensation
I Adjustment for Elected 'Official Salary Insurance S10,000; insurance:
Increase. Courthouse. Bonds, Ambulance. Liab
Increase in Line Item Expenditures: 825.000: Gulf County Workcrew S27.965:
Law Enforcement 8290 Courthouse Maintenance Department
Decrease In Line item Expendi.tures: S23.139: Salary Increase Non-Bargaining
,Resei-ve for.Contingencles S290 Unit' Employees 33.500: Reserve for
PROPOSED CHANGES/SALARY Contingencies:Reserve for Future Needs
ADJUSTMENTS-Based on salary adjust- S29.348: Reserve for Contingencies.
ments provided to the Clerk by the Chief Admin. Bldg. Loan Payment 852.000:
Administrator s office for certain Reserve for Contingencies: 12 5%1l DSRs.
sarlaies/non-bargaining unit employees. Flood of 98 S100.000: Chamber of
Cpmmissloner Knox motioned to make the Commerce 812.000: Economic
following changes to the budget as pro- Development Committee 815.000. Law
pbsed. Upon Commissioner Stanley's sec- Enforcement Equipment 860.000. Solid
opd. the motion passed unanimously. Waste Department 816.820: Gulf County.
GENERAL FUND EMS S60.996: Medicaid S22.000 Decrease
Decrease In Cash Balance Brought Forward: Fine
REVENUES: and Forfeiture Fund 877.643: Law%
State Shared Revenues: Enforcement and Detention & Corrections
SState Revenue Sharing 8621 875.393
' Less 5%: PUBLIC COMMENT-Chairman
S Less 5% 831) I Yeager called for comment from the public.
EXPENDITURES: '" The Board received no comment
County.Adminisator: RESOLUTION 98-19 ADOPTING
-* Other Salaries & Wages S5.000 COUNTY-WIDE MILLAGE RATE-County
crease Attorney McFarland read the proposed res-
EXPENDITURES: solution setting forth the County-Wide mill-
(- County Administrator: age rate. Upon motion by Commissioner
i| Salaries 8475; FICA $30; Peters. second by Commission Stanley. and
Nicare S7. Retirement $78 unanimous vote. the Gulf County Board of
Solid Waste Department: County Commissioners adopted the follow-
.,f Salaries 8475; FICA $30; ming resolution setung forth the County-
MN care 87: Retirement $78 9 Wide Millage rate for thel998-1999 fiscal
Planning and Building Department: .,- year..
S Salaries 8S475: FICA $30 "RESOLUTION ADOPTING MILLAGE LEVY
Mielcare 87: Retirement S78 98-19
Emergency Management: 4 WHEREAS, the Board of County
j'l Salaries S713: FICA $45; Commissioners of Gulf County. Florida, on
MN care S 1: Retirement S 118 this date intends to adopt a Resolution set-
4 Commodity Program: ing forth the budget for the fiscal year
Salaries S237: FICA $15; 1998-99. and
Care S4: Retirement S39 WHEREAS, for proper funding of said
Reserves: budget. It Is necessary to levy an ad val-
,F Reserve for Contingencies $1,458 orein tax upon the taxable property within
._OUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND the Couiity,
E NU ES: -.... NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
REVENUES: AS FOLLOWS:
State Shared Revenues: < That the Board of County
State Revenue Shanng $621' : Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida,
Less 5%: does hereby adopt a village rate of 7.5883
Less 5% .(S31) : .lls, to be levied County-Wide upon the
EXPENDITURES:. taxable property within Gulf County,
County .Road and Bidge rida.ge Florda to.be levied against the ,1998 prop-
T11nspo'rtaton: erty rolls. a '
S Salaries. 8475: FIQAL, $30; ...2..The millage rate, adopted by the
M.licare 87: Retirement 878 Board of 'County Commissioners of Gulf
SRESERVE ROR CONTINGENCIES/, County, Florida, is more than the Current
FrURE 'NEEDS-Upon motion by 'Year Aggregate Rolled Back Rate of 7.4807
Cdamlissloner Stanley., second by.,: by 4.92%. ," ',
Conmissioner Peters, and unanimous vote, 3. That copies of this Resolution be
the Board approved to increase Reserve for spread upon the public records of Gulf


County. Flonda.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED this
22nd day of September. 1998 by 5
Commissioners voting yes and 0
Commissioners voting "no" (end)
RESOLUTION 98-20 ADOPTING
COUNTY-WIDE BUDGET-After County
Attorney McFarland read the proposed res-
olution adopting the County-Wide budget.
Commissioner Peters motioned to adopt the
resoluuon as read Commissioner Traylor
seconded the motion and it passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING BUDGET
98-20
WHEREAS. the Board of County
Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida.
after due consideration for the needs of the
people of said County. has ascertained the
amount of funds required for a budget for
1998-99 fiscal year. and
WHEREAS,. the Board of County
Commissioners has given due notice aS
required by law. and has held public hear-
ings allowing all citizens a chance to be
heard.
NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED
AS FOLLOWS-
1. That the Board of County
Commi;.sioners of Gull County. Florida.
does hereby adopt the budget as contained
In Exhibit A' attached hereto as the official
budget for the fiscal year 1998-99
2 That copies of this Resolution con-
taining said budget be spread upon the
public records of Gulf County. Florida
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED this
22nd day of September, 1998 by 5
Commissioners voting 'yes and 0
Commissioners voting "no" lend)
RESOLUTION 98-21 ADOPTING
DEPENDENT SPECIAL FIRE DISTRICTS
MILLAGE RATES-Upon motion by
Commissioner Traylor. second by
Commissioner Knox. and unanimous vote,
the Board adopted the following resolution
setting forth the millage rates for the
) Dependent Specral Fire Districts -for-the" -
1998-19949 tscsl year as read by County
SAttorney MoFarland' "-:','
RESOLUTION ADOPTING MILLAGE LEVY
98-21
WHEREAS. the Board of County
Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida, on
this date intends to adopt a Resolution set-
ung forth the budgets for the Dependent
Fire Districts for the fiscal year 1998-99.
arnd
WHEREAS. flor the proper funding of
said budgets. It is necessary to levy an ad
'alorem tax upon the taxable property
within the County,
NOW: THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED.
AS FOLLOWS:
I That the Board of County
Commissioners of Gulf County. Florida.
does hereby adopt the following village
rates for the Dependent Fire Districts. .500
for the Special St Joseph Fire Control
District. .500 for the Special Tupelo Fire
Control District., .500 for the Special
Overstreet Fire Control District. .500 for
the Special Howard Creek Fire Control
District.
2. That copies of this Resolution be
spread upon the public records of Gulf
County. Florida
.THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED this
22nd day of September. 1998 by 5
Commissioners voting -yes" and 0
Commissioners voting 'no' (end)
RESOLUTION 98-22 ADOPTING
DEPENDENT SPECIAL FIRE DISTRICTS
BUDGETS-Upon motion by Commissioner
Peters. second by Commissioner Traylor.
and unanimous %ote. the Board adopted
the following resolution setting for the
1998-1999 budgets for the Dependent
Special Fire Districts.as read by County
Attorney McFarland
RESOLUTION ADOPTING BUDGET
98-22
WHEREAS. the Board of County
Commissioners of Gulf County. Florida.
after due consideration for the needs of the
people of said County. has ascertained the
amount of funds required for a budget for
the 1998-99 fiscal year. and
WHEREAS. the Board of County
Commissioners has given due notice as
required by law. and has held public hear-
ings allow-ig all citizens a chance to be
heard.
NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED
AS FOLLOWS.
1 The Board of County
Commissioners of GBlf County.. Florida
does hereby adopr the budgets as con-
tained in Exhlbit A attached hereto as the
official budgets for the Dependent Fire
Districts for the fiscal"year' 1998-99.
2 That copies of this Resolution con-
tairnng said budgets be spread upon the
public records of Gullf County. Florida.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED this
22nd day of September. 1998 by 5
Commissioners voting "yes" and 0
Commlsslc.ners voting "no'. (end)
There being no further business, and
upon Commissioner Traylors motion and
Commissioner Peters second, the meeung
did then adjourrn at 5.09 p.m.. E.D.T.
WARREN J YEAGER. JR.. CHAIRMAN
ATTEST: BENNY C. LISTER. CLERK
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA
OCTOBER 8, 1998
SPECIAL MEETING
The Gulf' County Board of' County.
Commissioners met this ;date in special
session with the following members pre-
sent Chairman Warren J. Yeager. Jr and
Commissioners Tommy Knox and Nathan
Peters. Jr. Jr. and Billy E. Traylor were absent>
Others present were: Couhty Attorney
Timothy McFarland, Clerk Benny C Lister,
Chief Deputy Clerk Douglas C.
Birmingham, Deputy. 'Clerk Towan
McLemore. Administrative Assistant Donna.
Daniels, Administrator/Emergency
Management Director Larry Wells,
Emergency 'Management/911 Coordinator
Marshall Nelson, Maintenance
Superintendent Joe Bearden, Solid Waste
Director Joe Danford, and Sheriffs
Department Captaih Joe Nugent.
The meeting was called to order at


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LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY/
BEACH RENOURISHMENT-Emergency
Management Director Wells reported that
an Emergency Response Declaration
requires a 72-hour response (which is why
It was urgent to hold the meeting last
week) He stated that FEMA will now pay 87
1/2%i' of the repairs if the County qualifies.
and the Board would receive bids after the
scope of work is written in the D S.R After
further discussion. Commissioner Knox
motioned to rescind the following mouons
adopted by the Board on September 30,
1998 11) Mouon to "piggy-back" Bay
County s contract for beach renourish-
ment: 2) Mouon to award Alternate I to
GAC Contractors for performing the work:
3) Mouon to contract with Preble-Rish. Inc.
to administer this project
Commissioner Peters seconded the
motion, and it passed unanimously (3-0).
Chairman Yeager reported that he will noti-
fy Bay County of the Board s decision.
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
WEWAHITCHKA HEALTH DEPARTMENT
RENOVATION-Upon motion by
Commissioner Peters. second by
Commissioner Knox. and unanimous (3-0)
vote, the Board agreed to advertise to
receive sealed bids for renovation OF the
Health Department Facility In
Wewahitchka.
SECRETARY EMERGENCY MAN-
AGEMENT/COMMODITY PROGRAM-
Upon recommendation by Emergency
'Management Director Wells. Commissioner
Peters motioned to hire Janice Tankersley
to till the secretarial position In his office.
at the rate of S8.50 per hour. effective as
soon as possible. Commissioner Knox sec-
onded the mouon. and it passed unani-
mously (3-0).
COUNTY EMPLOYEE MECHANIC-
Solid Waste Director Danford reported that
Ronnie Boyd. Road Department Mechanic.
will be out of work for an undetermined
amount, of time Commissioner Peters
mouqedlrto advertise to hire a mechanic at
the R.iad Department.' Comrmissloner-Knox
seconded the motion, and it passed unani-
mously. ,
There being no further business and
upon motion by Commissioner Peters. see-
ond by Commissioner Knox. and unani-
mous 13-0) vote. the meeUng did then
adjourn at 12:15 p.m., E D.T.
WARREN J. YEAGER. JR.. CHAIRMAN
ATTEST: BENNY C. LISTER. CLERK
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA
OCTOBER 12, 1998
VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
The Gulf County Value Adjustment
Board met this date in special session with
the following members present- County
Commissioner Nathan Peters. Jr. and
School Board Members Caroline Norton
and Oscar D.- Redd Commissioners Tommy Knox and Warren J.
Yeager. Jr. were absent>.
Others present were: County Attorney
Timothy McFarland. Deputy Clerk Towan
McLemore. Property Appraiser Kesley
Colbert. Chief Administrator Don Butler.
and Property Appraiser Employees Dan
Christie and Elaine Malge were present or represented>
The meeting was called to order at
5:i6 p.m. E.DT
County Commissioner 'Nathan Peters.
Jr announced that he will be the Chairman
of the Value Adjustment Board
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION DENIAL
SHOLAR-Property Appraiser Colbert
reported that this petition had been with-
drawn.
PETITION # 1 WEWAHITCHKA LTD.
(402249-050R)-Property Appraiser
CibIbert reported that his assessment on
the Moss Creek Apartments had not
increased, and he presented a report for the
bard s review. Upon motion by School
Board Member Redd. second by School
Board Member Norton. and unanimous (3-
01 ,vote. the Board agreed to deny this peti-
tion
PETITION #2 PINE RIDGE LTD.
.(,0O019-100R)-Property Appraiser
Colbert reported that his assessment on
the Pine Ridge Apartments has not
Increased, and he presented a report for the
Board s review. Upon motion by School
Board Member Redd. second by School
Board Member Nohon. and unanimous (3-
0 .vote..the Board agreed. to deny this peti-
' PETITION- P3 .PETITION" I6-
Property Appraiser reported that these four
(4) .petitions on personal property for cell
,qes for cellular telephone companies are
all similar. He further reported that based
on the State Department of Revenues eco-
nomic factors and depreciation table. his
values are accurate. He stated that if he
used the figures presented by the cellular
companies, all of their equipment would
depreciate 81 In 5 years. which is not fea-
sible.
." PETITION #3 CENTEL CELLULAR
I001019-000R) Upon moon by School
Board Member Redd. second by School
Board Member Norton, and unanimous 13-
0) vote. the Board agreed to deny this peUi-
tion.-PETITION #4 CENTEL CELLULAR
(#00120-0OOOR Upon motion by. School
Board Member Norton. second by School
Board Member Redd. and unanimous (3-0)
vote. the Board agreed to deny this peti-
uon -PETITION #5 U.S. CELLULAR
(#00118-000R) Upon motion by School
Board Member-Nortoni,. second by School
Board Memnber Redd. arid uianim;ous (3-0)
vote, the Board agreed to deny this peti-
tion.-PETITION #6 U.S.. CELLULAR
(00120-006R) Upon motion by School
Board Member Redd, second by School
Board Member Norton, and unanimous (3-
0).vote, the Board agreed to deny .this peti-
tion.
Property Appraiser Colbert thanked
the Board for their time, and School Board
Member Redd thanked Mr. Colbert for
gfitempting to',work with all Gulf County
property taxpayers to avoid the filing of
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complete mixture of minor ele-
ments in the fertilizer application,

After the beds have been
properly formed, fertilized, and
very well moistened, cover each
with a sheet of one-and-a-halfr mil
black polyethylene plastic-the
recommended mulch for straw-
berries in Florida. Place soil on
the edges of the plastic to hold it
in place. Then cut slits In the
plastic where the plants are to be
inserted.
The plants should be set, in
double rows-one on each side of
the raised bed, about six inches
from the edges. Space the plants
12 Inches apart in the rows. Be
sure that no plants are set direct-
ly over the fertilizer band. because
this can lead to salt burn.
Always start with certified,
disease-free plants. Keep them
moist before planting, and plant
them in moist soil. Set them at
the correct depth. Do not cover
the crowns, and do not leave tops
or roots exposed. Spread the roots
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November 6th from 11 a.m. 'until
I p.m. The dinners will consist of
a garden salad, spaghetti, and
Iced tea for only S3.50. The pro-
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used to help pay for the meals
program. Please call 639-9910
between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. each
day to place an order. They will be
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Drug and Tobacco Free Students
During "Red Ribbon Week" students in Mrs. Plair's fourth
grade class at Highland View Elementary School (shown in pho-
to above), learned about the truth campaign, the Kick Butts Act
and journalism campaign which is being publicized each month
in The Star, featuring the S.W.A.T. campaign against tobacco.
The youth-led tobacco-free campaign encourages all ,Gulf
County students in grades three to 12 to submit posters, poet-
ry, short stories, essays, cartoons, and any other creative writ-
ten or artistic ideas. Students should submit entries each month
based on the featured theme of the campaign.
Entries will be judged by fellow students selected by school
officials, and prizes will be awarded to winners. For more infor-
mation on the program, contact Regina Washabaugh.
RN/Coordinator, at 227-1271, ext. 100.


from Highland View Elementary School
Dates to Remember Recognition Day .
November 11th, Veterans Day; offered a wonderful feeling of
November 15th-21st, American accomplishment for students who
Education Week; were rewarded for their hard work
November 19th, Parent's Day a in the classroom. All As and A &
school as part of Americafh' B Honor Roll students were recog-
Education Week; ,' .',h nized with their gold cards.
November 25th, A' Christmas'" Perfect Attendance-Brett
Carole;' Barnes, Kristi Davis. Anna
November 26th,, Thanksgi*ing Redmon, Pe-ton Sexton. Chris
o 26th, Thanksv Weeks', Samantha Haiar, Kyle
holidays. Stansell, Katie Odom,, Cody
Parent's Day ... will be Robinson, N"kki Corbin, Michael
held Thursday, November 19 dur- Bryne, Travis Bennett, Jenna
ing American Education Week ..Catrett. Ashley Thompson, Kayla.,
which is celebrated froni spide. Matthew Roberts, Toya
November 15 to 21. Parents are ', lrk. Sarah Hay, Brennis Bush.
invited to join your students) ,PAddie Little, Mat'thew Hunter. T.J.
their classroom acti ties and eat Odom, Eric Mowerv. Beth.
picnic pizza lunch from, 11:00- d.. m Erc M r..
pLcni u f 1 Blackmon, Corey Weeks. Jason
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ETi. r r-. Pnturli, ,
Catrett. Ashlev;Potwin. Kavlee


If you wish to eat picnic pizza,
with your student, please send
S2.50 and your name to us by
Monday, November 9. "Miss
Sharon" will have to know how
many to plan on for lunch on the
20th.


Young. Gabbie Whittington.
Daniel Bennett. :Seth Waldrop,
Danielle Shows. Chris Murphy..
Adam Murphy. April Martin.
Travis Hopper. Billy Flowers.
Sean Chehardy. Brandon


Chehardy, Lauren Stansell,
Kortney Presnell, Matt Nolen, Joy
Martin, Crystal Lewis, Bubba
Darna, Jeremy Couch. Alishia
Chavous,; Justin Catrett, Brent
Butler. Bridget Bryan and Tom
Boone.
Fifth graders-Math...Bubba
Darna; Reading...Matt Nolen:
SMusic...Kortney Presnell and Sam
Mullinax; Social Studies...Lauren
Stansel; Science... Jeremy Couch;
Writing...Joy Martin; Spelling...
Alishia Chavous; Accelerated
Reader.. .Leeann 'Hutchinson and
Codee Richter. Kortnev Preshell;
and Most Improved...Justin
Catrett and Courtney Mork.
Fourth graders-Accelerated
Reader...Seth Waldrop. Jerry
Gainous, Sean Chehardy;
Music...Gabble Whittington and
Tim Mullinax: Best Helpers for
Projects for St. Augustine.. .Travis
Hopper and (fifth graders) Henry
Kirby and Bridget Bryan: Most
Improved...Sean Chehardy.
Third graders-Accelerated
Reader...Ashley Erickson. Beth
Blackmon; Music...Misty Nobles
and Corey Weeks; students who
read more than 10 books outside
of class...Eric Mowery. Courtney
Thompson. Matthew Hunter,
Ashley Erickson, Addle Little,


(7. .- 4


Wewahitchka Elementary

School News

j.* :.".' y-By Linda Whitfield


Veteran's Day Program on
Wednesday, November 11
We would like to invite you to
our 12th annual Veteran's Day
Celebration. It will be held at the
WHS football field and will begin
at 9:30 a.m. Some highlights will
be Uncle Sam; Miss Liberty; Gator


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Sound Band; drill team; color
guard; third grade Red, White,
and, Blue Chorus; Pansy Wymes,
soloist; Larry Mathes, soloist; A
Capella Choir, from UMC; and
more. ';
o Afterwards, there will be a
reception iat the WVES pavilion.


-. On behalf of the third grade
at Wewahitchka Elementary
School., teachers Tonya Boswell,
Randy Harper, Becky Weston, arid
Linda Whitfield would like to take
this opportunity to invite you to
attend a Veterans Day Program,
which will be held on Wednesday,
November 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the
WHS football field.
The students depend on the
support of the people in the com-
munity, and know you believe in.
patriotism, freedom, and this
great country, just as they do.
You have supported their efforts
in sponsoring ,this program in the


"Students Of The Week"
Congratulations to our
"Students of the Week" .. Anton'
Garland, Jacob Gentry, Lacey
Williams and Cori Owens.
Thank You
Port St. Joe Elementary
Scfiool would like to thank our
PTA officers-Margaret Ellmer,
Linda Wright, Leisa Pickett, Trish
Warriner, and Carla May-the
Keyettes, Key Club. ROTC, POPS
Club, our costume clad bus dri-
vers, the Junior Service League,
and the many parents and volun-
teers who made our Fall Festival a
huge success.
Congratulations to Mrs.
Gentry's booth for winning "Best
Decorated Booth" and $25.00

Gulf County Schools
L..unch Menu
NOVEMBER 9 13, 1998

MON- Hot Dog on Bun, Tater
Tots, Peas, Hardy Bar and
Milk.
TUES- Oven Fried Chicken,
Mashed Potatoes, Green
Beans, Mixed Fruit, Roll and
Milk.
WEDS- Sloppy Joe, French
Fries, Banana, Spice Cake and
Milk. ,
THURS- Nachos and Cheese,
Spanish Rice, Peaches,, Italian
Bread and Milk.
FRI- Sausage Pizza, Tossed
Salad,"Pears, Bread Sticks and
Milk.
MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE
TO AVAILABILITY OF FOOD PRODUCTS.


past, and look forward to seeing
you again this year.
Some planned highlights
include: the third grade Red.,
White. and Blue Chorus: Uncle
Sam; Gator Sound Band and aux-
iliary; color guard: cheerleaders;
featured speaker. Commander
McLeod: soloist. Pansy Wymes: A
Capella Choir from United,
Methodist Church; and special
guests, the veterans.
There will be a reception
afterward' at the Wewahitchka
Elementary School pavilion for
the veterans, all performers, and
guests. ,


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from our PTA.
General Mills Box Tops
Our school 'continues to col-.
lect General Mills box tops. Please
send these to the school.
Lasagna Dinner
Qur PTA will host a Lasagna
Dinner on Monday, November 9
at 5:00 p.m. in the lunchroom.
For the cost of $5.00 for adults
and $3.00 for children, you will
enjoy lasagna, bread, salad, and
tea. Following: the dinner there
will be a PTA meting at 6:30 in the
auditorium. Everyone is invited to
attend.
Classroom Pictures
Classroom pictures and
make-ups for individual pictures
will be taken on Tuesday,
November 10.
Book Fair
Port St. Joe Elementary
School is hosting a "Book Fair" on
November 9 to 13 from 8:30 to
2:30 daily and at 6:30 p.m. on
Monday, November 9.
This reading event will feature
the newest titles from over 100
publications and presents stu-
dents, parents, and teachers the
latest works by popular authors
and illustrators of books for
young readers.
Don't miss the BOOK FAIR
coming to PSJES-admission is
FREE! '
.American Education Week
"American Education Week"
will be observed at Port St. Joe
Elementary .School November 16
to 20 with "Take Our Parents To
School" activities.
You are invited to join your
child at school for lunch and


Come out and. help us honor our,
veteranst!
Halloween Fun Friday Festival a
.Huge Success ,.,
The WES took in over 83.000'
at the Halloween Festival last,'
Friday and we 'appreciate every-
one who worked. donated,-
planned, bought, counted.
bagged, poured, popped. or any-.,
thing else that was done. We
always look forward to this. and it-
was a big money maker.
Power Writing
The per iis mightier than the'
sword as we discovered last week',
at the OIS office in Port St. Joe.,
Participants were there from all:
schools in the county to learn
more about Power Writing. We
were amazed at how simple this
technique really is. We appreciate
Mrs. Wooten coordinating il.
Kids Say the Funniest Things!!
,, +,., President? ., ,' .>
',A Brittany FloVd was.decod!'
ing a sentence in spelling." she'
read, "] bought someone a presi-
dent." "That doesn't make sense.-
she said. Another student said,"
"The correct word is present,"'
Two Heads
When Meleah Lister's" three
year old brother, Micah, hit his,
ears on their ping pong table, he,
lamented, "I hurt my two heads."
Monday Night Nitro
As 'Shana Pridgeon was.
watching a wrestling star called,
"The Undertaker", on Monday"
Night Nitro, she asked her mom,
"Is that the 'iiddettaker"? .


other activities:. .Please use the
parking area by the gym and sign
in at the welcome station (near
the 'front office). Watch for details
to be sent home. ;
Florida Prepaid College
Program
For more than a decade now.'
the Florida Prepaid College'
Program has been helping Florida
families plan and save for college.
It, allows' parents. grandparents,
businesses and others to lock In
the cost of college at today's
prices. What you pay today is
guaranteed-no matter how much
the cost of college tuition, fees


A good time was bad by all-
seventh through twelfth grade.
students who journeyed 'to North
Carolina to the "Wilds", a school;
camp. The weather was wonder-
ful, the leaves were beautiful, the.
food was good, the activities and
games were great and the lessons
learned were life-changing,,
Everyone is looking' forward to.
returning next year.,
Monday, November 9, Mrs '
Vinson, and her Spanish class will
go to Fort Walton to see a'
Spanish-English production. We'
will tell you more after the trip. ,
Picture retakes will be'
November 12, for those who'
were unhappy with the first set,
New students will be pho-
tographed, also.
Another article from our stu-I
dents newspaper is below:,
See You at the Pole
by Kristen Smith
Faith Christian School held
their annual "See You at the Pole"


Two Winners In The "Break The
Mold" Grants
Two teachers at WES won
$600 each for writing a grant.
Esther Tauntori wrote her grant
for "Making it' Real: Building A
Connection Between Reading,
Writing. and Mathematics". Word
problems. have, given children'
trouble since: time began, so this
should help.
, Linda Whitfield wrote her
grant, "The Great American Read-
Out" to foster reading at home;.
Books will be bought for the chil-.
dren to keep and either read them
out loud to their parents or their
parents will read them out loud to
their child.
Where Are They Now?
Josh Baxley-Chipola Junior,
College; Aimee Pridgeon-Chipola
Jurunior College; Diana, Taunton-.
Chipola' Junior College; Amy
Waldorf-instructor 'at' Louisiana
State UniversityV Amy Rich-stu-
dent at Florida State University:
Tammy Davis-student at Florida
University: and Judith Birming-
ham-nursing program at GCCC.
Shanna Forehand-nursing
program at GCCC; Jackie
Husband-GCCC; Ashley Lister-
Tallahassee Community College:
Jennifer Barnes-GCCC; Joseph
Whitfield-Tallahassee Community
College; Crystal Hand-Chipola'
Junior College; Lindsay Dorman-
Gulf Coast Community College;
and 'Ike Mincy-Montana State.
University. ,


and housing increase in the
future .. .
It's never too early to start
planning for college. In fact. sta-
tistics'show that most'of the chil-
dren 'in this program enrolled
while in preschool or elementary
school. You may enroll by calling
1-800-552-4723 and press
prompt I for details.'
Upward Basketball
The' deadline for Upward
'Basketball registration ris
November 14th for a $30 fee, and
from November 14th through
19th for a $40 fee. The registra-
tion deadline is November 19th.'


News Column


Faith Christian School.
on Wednesday, September 16.
The school met around the flag-
pole at 8:05 that morning. Special
'people were asked to pray, read
scriptures, lead pledges, sing and
give their testimony.
We opened with a prayer led
,by Eddie Reinholtz, followed' by
"Shout to the Lord" and "You are
my God", group songs led by
Renee, Vinson. Ashley Creamer
then read 'a few statistics 'on
SYATP.' .
Rebekah Peterson and Rachel
Bixler then followed with their
testimony on how they were saved
and whAt God has done for them.
Kristefi Smith then led the pledge
to, the American flag and asked
Kelly Geoghagan to close in
prayer.
.We would also like to thank
those who led the special prayers.
We would like to thank all the
parents and friends for coming
and making this year's SYATP
such a success.


By: Andrew S. O'Barr


1998-'99

Welcome to another excit-
ing week of Shark Talk. A lot of
interesting things are happen-
ing at Port St. Joe High.
In sports, our football team
played Bonifay 'last Friday
night and won. 31-19. Good
going, Sharks!
Port St. Joe Elementary'
School would like to express
gratitude to the students who
helped with the Fall Festival.
The Key Club, Kevettes.
P.O.P.S. Chlub, and R.O.T.C
were among those who helped
matke the 'fetival-a huge suc1"
Gess,,Thar quyol!,> ^w^:,
IMPORTANT REMINDER!!!
The Gulf County School Board
would like to remind all stu-
dents, with hunting, season-
approaching quickly. to please
be aware of the legislation con-


cerning firearms ,on campus.
If any studdht is found,
with a gun of any kind oh '
his/her person or in their vehi-
cle, the law states that the stu-:"
dent WILL BE expelled for a.
MINIMUM :of one (1) -school
year. Please avoid any possibil-
ity of expulsion by removing all
firearms from your vehicle
after hunting trips.
Also, NO knives. Gulf'
County Schools have adopted.
a "Zero Tolerance" policy.
SENIORS, don't forget to
send for your ,senior pictures
by Saturday, November 7th.
You must pay 500 and have it'-
postmarked, by Saturday. ."
That is all this week for.
Shark Talk. Stay tuned next
week for more. Same Shark
time. same Shark channel!
Have a great week!


From the Principal of

Wewahitchka


High Schoolr -.

by Larry. A. Mathes '...


THANK YOU MITCH!
Hurricane Mitch. thank good-
ness. elected to go someplace else,
giving everyone on the coastal
Gulf region a chance to breathe
again. The storm defied every pre-
diction and stayed on a westerly
course, doing its damage much
south of the border. We certainly
should be grateful, listening to
the reports of damage caused by
this powerful storm.,
Thanks goes to those parents
who took the time to complete
and return the survey forms
recently sent home. At this time,
we have 54-if you still have one,
have your student bring it in or
mail it early this week. These,
plus surveys from teachers and
students, will be used as part of
the basis for next year's School
Advisory Plan.
Welcome to Chris Lee, our
new faculty member, as he
replaces Jay Kearce in our
Graduation Options Program.
We're glad to have him here. He
and his family live in Lynn Haven,
and he hopes to have the oppor-
tunity to join our athletic staff.
Friday night, the Gators bat-
tiled the #1 ranked Liberty County
Bulldogs, losing 21-6. A quick
glance at LCHS's roster shows
what it takes to compete at the
highest levels. Thirty-four players,
grades 10-12, with no ninth
graders on the varsity. Thirteen of
these are seniors; 10 ranged from
200 up to 325 pounds; with
another 10 ranging from 170 up
to 200. That's a lot of beef and tal-
ent.
The Bulldogs were without
their first team quarterback,
mending from a shoulder separa-
tion. The Gators had some gutty
performances, led by Bernard
Vann on offense and defense,
along with Tripp Atchison, but
were no match for the Bulldogs'
size and talent..
This Friday, the Gators travel
to Quincy to play Munroe High


School, a team that features'
quickness and. an excellent pass-
ing attack. Plan on the trip-butf
note--game time is 6:30 p.m., not'
7 p.m. as stated earlier. "'
,Jeremy Suber, injured and
carried from the field by ambu-
lance, was reported to be stable,,
and hopefully will be back at;'
school by the time you read this.
This was Jeremy's second injury
this season, so he'll probably'
refrain from contact sports until
he; his family, and his doctors
have time to thoroughly assess
his situation. Everyone wishes,
Jeremy the best-Liberty
County's coaches were on the
phone to me early Monday morn-
ing checking on his'progress.
Cross country district is
November 13 in Gainesville', A
week later, the state event is held
at North Florida Community
College campus at Jacksonville. A
couple of Gators have a good shdt
at going to state-good luck to all
the squad (and our one young
lady who runs). These athletes
train and run nearly all year and
deserve credit for their efforts.
Did you vote Tuesday? If you
didn't don't complain about who
gets. elected! But have, a good
week. Thanksgiving is comingl
LAST MINUTE NOTE-Please
contribute to the Gulf County
Gold Club card-P. 0. Box 1051,
Port St. Joe, FL 32457. ALL'Gulf
County students w'io qualify ben-,
efit from this program!!

PSJ Adopt-A-Class

Sponsors Needed
Port St. Joe Elementary
School is looking for Adopt-a-
Class sponsors; they have 23
classrooms still in need of spon-
sorship. Any business, church,
civic group, or individual who
would like to sponsor a classroom
may call Cathy Cox at 227-9429
or contact the school at 227-
1221.


WES Third Grade Makes Plans


For Veterans Day Program Wed.


-?BULLDO NE

PORT ST. JOE
r .ELEMENTARY SCHO


Aff Tl m, mt N t, r, v


Dalton Richter. Beth Blackniori,
Misty Nobles; and student Who
read 114 books...Misty Nobles.
Second graders-Accelerated.
Reader..B3rennis Bush, Aaron,
Adams. Kayla Spilde:
Music...Kristin Posey and
Brandon Strickland; Generafl
Improvement...Dixie Hutchinson'
and T. J. Corbin.
.-First. graders-Accelerated'
Reader...Katie Odom, Jenna.
Catrett. Ashley Thompson, Travi.s
Bennett; Music...Ashley Thonip-"
son and James Mullinax.
Kird ergartners-Mu sic..
Luke. Linton and Anna Redmon;
Most Improved...Chris Weeks,;.
Best Behavior...Kristi Davis.
Congratulations to .
all who worked hard to winl
, Thank you's to Joy Martin who
led the prayer and Codee Richter
who led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minnie Likely then welcomed all
the students, teachers and Jerry
Kelley, superintendent, to our day.
I The fourth grade performed a
spirit rap followed by each teacher
calling the names of the students
for awards from their class. Mrs.
Howell's first grade performed a
Halloween song. "Bones" for all to
enjoy.










THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998


VFW Auxiliary Shared Halloween At Sunrise of Bay St, Joseph Care Center


Sunrise of Bay St. Joseph Care Center resident Lois Shuford (Bic Fine Point Pen) and Trezia
Griffin, LPN (M&M) are shown, in the photo on the left, enjoying the Halloween festivities. The par-
ty was even more successful with the help of VFW Post #10069 Ladies Auxiliary members (shown
in photo on right-from 1 to r) Margie Steventon (Sr. Vice of the Auxiliary), Wanda Walker, Ginny
Seefeldt, Arnetta Henderson, Margaret Barker, Maxine Robinson, Betty Rudd and Diane Pugh.


Local nursing home residents
had a bang-up.spooky good time
this Halloween. Staff, residents.
a"'d volunteers dressed in cos-
tumes that ranged from scary to
down-right cute. Among them
were goblins, witches, butchers,
M&M's, ball point pens, court
jesters, and even a cowl
,. On Friday. October 30th. res-
clients and staff were treated to a
patio cook-out on the facility's
new gas grill and .plenty of party
'o g6odies brought by the Highland
View-based V.F.W. Ladies
Auxiliary.

VFW Post, #10069 Ladies
Auxiliary furnished cupcakes,,
cookies, brownies, ice cream and
punch to complement the hot'
dogs, baked beans, chips, cake
and soda provided by the center.
On "trick-or-treat" night the,
residents gathered in the lobby to
hand out treats to all the visiting
children. Earlier in the week, local


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petitions.
There being no further business and
upon motion by School Board Member
Norton, second by School Board Member
'P Redd,'and unanimous (3-0) vote, the meet-
ing did then adjourn at 5:35 p.m., E.D.T.
NATHAN PETERS. JR., CHAIRMAN. ,
ATTEST. BENNY C. LISTER, CLERK
:PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA :
OCTOBER 13, 1998
SPECIAL MEETING
S'The'Gulf County Board of County
Commissioners met this date in special,
session with the following members pre-
sent: Chairman Warren J. Yeager, 'Jr. and*
Commissioners. Tbmmy, Knox, Nathan
Peters, Jr and Billy E. Traylor
absent>
Others present were County Afftorney
Timothy McFarland. Clerk Benny C. Lister,
Chief DepUty 1Clerk Douglas C.
Birmingham. Deputy Clerk Towan
McLemore. Chief Administrator Don Budter.
Administratve Assistant Donna .Daniels,
Administrator/Emergency Management
Director Larry.. Wells, Maintenance
Superintendent Joe Bearden, South Gulf
County E.M.S. Director. Shane McGuffin,,.
Union Steward Doug Kelley. and Sheriffs
Department Captain Joe Nugent.
The meeting was called to order at
5:03 p.m., E.D.T.
UNION IMPASSE ISSUES-
Administrator Wells (for the County'I and
Wallace Brannon (for the Union ) present-
ed the following Impasse Issues to the
Board for their decision (there was discus-
sion by both parties and the Board on each
issue):
ARTICLE 20 WAGES:
The Union requested a 504. pay raise
across the board. The County requested a
3% pay raise across the board.
... Commissioner Knox motiohed to give
aS l,'21:rpay raise across the board, qlj'ec-
tive October 1. 1998. Commissioner Traylor
seconded the moon for discussion and,
alter discussion, the moon passed unani-
mously (4-0).
ARTICLE 14 SICK LEAVE:
The Union requested sick leave be
, increased to I day per month. The County
requested sick leave be left as-is (1/2 a day
:per month).
-., Upon motion by Commissioner Peters.
second by Commissioner Traylor. and
unanimous (4-01 vote. the Board agreed for
sick leave to remain at one-hall day per
mdnth.
ARTICLE 13 HOLIDAYS AND HOLIDAY
PAY: ,-
The Union requested the Board add
Veteran's Day as a holiday. The County
requested that the holiday calendar remain
as-Is. because the Departments chose to
exchange Veteran's Day for the day after
Thanksgiving. "..
Upon mouon by Commissioner Peters.
second by Commissioner Knox. and unani-
mous (4-0) vote. the Board agreed not to
change this section.
ARTICLE 10 HOURS OF WORK AND
OVERTIME:
The Union requested, all employees
have the same time to start work (Example:
Mosquito Control-- 7:00 a.m.i, ET. / Road
Department 6:00 a.m., C.T.). The County
requested the start schedule remain as-is
Commissioner Traylor motioned not to
change the schedule, and Commissloner
Knox .seconded the motion for discussion.
After discussion regarding input from Road
Superintendent Lester and Mosquito
Control Director ,Wood (a Memorandum ,of
Understanding could be prepared at a later
date). the moon passed unanimously (4T-
0).
There being no further business and.
upon motion by Commissioner Peters, sec-
ond by Commissioner, Knox. and unani-
mous (4-0) vote, the. meeting did then
adjourn at 5:22 p.m., E.D.T. I ,
WARREN J. YEAGER, JR., CHAIRMAN
ATTEST: BENNY C. LISTER, CLERK.
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA
OCTOBER 13, 1998.
REGULAR MEETING
The Gulf County Board- of County
Commissioners met this date in-. regular
*, session with the following members pre-
sent;' Chairman Warren J. Yeager, Jr. and
ComQmissioner Tommy Knox, NathLan
Peters, Jr., John Stanley, Jr., and Billy .E.
Traylor. -., ;,
Others present were: County Attorney
Timothy McFarland, Clerk Benny C. Lister,
Chfef Deputy '*Clerk '" Douglas "-C.
Birmingham; Deputy Clerk '., Towan
McLemore. Chief Administrator Don, Butler,
Administrative Assistant Donna Daniels,
Administrator/Emergency ,Management
Director Larry Wells, Maintenance
Superintendent Joe oBearden, Mosquito
Control Secretary Sandy Hobbs, Road
Superintendent Bob Lester, Solid Waste
Director Joe Daniford, South Gulf County
E.M.S., Director Shane McGuffin, South
Gulf County E.M.S. Employee Johhn Ford,
Veterans' Service Offider/S.H.l.P.
Administrator Bo' Williams, Sheriffs
Department Captain Joe Nugent, Deputy
Sheriffs Bobby Plair and Buddy Cumbie,
and Chamber of COmmerce Director Diane
Scholtz. i
The meeting was called to order at
6:00 p.mn., E.D.T..
Administrator. Wells opened the meet-
ing with prayer, and Chairman Yeager led
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
NEW CHAIRMAN / VICE-CHAIR-
MAN-Chairman Yeager passed the Chair
to Vice-Chairman Tommy Knox, who will
serve as Chairman for the 1998-99 fiscal
year (Commissioner Nathan Peters, Jr.,will
serve as Vice-Chairman). Chairman Knox
presented a plaque to Commissioner
Yeager, and the Board commended him on
his fine Job las Chairman during the 1997-
98 fiscal year. : i
CONSENT AGENDA / SUPPLEMEN-
TAL CONSENT AGENDA--Upon motion by
Commissioner Yeager, second "by
Commissioner Peters, and unanimous vote,


the Board approved the Consent Agenda
and Supplemental Consent Agenda, as fol-
low s : ; .- : "'.
CONSENT AGENDA: ,,,
1. Minutes L
-September 22. 1998 Special Meeting '
-September 22. 1998 RegularMeeting
September 24 & 25. 1998 Emergency
Meetings .
-September 29. 1998 Special Meeting
-September 30. 1998 Emergency
Meeting ', I *" '
2. Contract/Interlocal Agreement,
-Medic al Examiner (98-99 $29.651 50)
3. Court Order Payment to J. Gordon
Shuler (Catha S98-88-CF S393 40 *
to be paid from Account B61021-,31000)
Court Order Payment to J Gordon
-. Shuler (Mitchell n96-37/98-39/98-
121 'S603 40 to be paid from Account
"61021-31000)
S4. Inioice
-Bay Medical Center H.C.R A (Myers
N98064-00443 S $240.90 / Lowerv *
#98175-00512 $27,078.69 /
Seabrooks #9823600194 S606.26 /
$198223-00299 S 2 50 to be paid
from Account i#51462-31500)
-Agency for Health Care Administration
Medicaid IAugust. 1998 S3.887.99 *
to be paid from Account 952264-34100)'
-Rish & Gibson Hazard Mitiugation
Legal Services 1515-8124.1998 *
$2,005.00 to be paid fiom grant funds)
-Sheriffs Dept Animal Control/Dog
Pound ($832.48 to be paid from
Account #21111-49000)
5. Resoluuon '
-Small County Coalition Dues (1998-99
$1,560.301, as follows:
RESOLUTION NO.. 98-26
WHEREAS, the Gulf County Board of
County Commissioners has determined
that there is a need to have Iniormation.
Interpretation and consultauon sen-Ices
that are directed specifically to the ongoing
needs of small' counties wihinm the Stae of
Flonda, and ,
WHEREAS, the'ct'o of eldihning su'dh'
services, Is reduced through the collecuie
participation of small counties within a
consortium framework: and
WHEREAS. the Small County
Coalhuon has designated Robert P Jones &
Associates to provide legislauve consulting
services relating to small county issues:
NCIW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED
that the Gulf County Board of County,
Commissioners approves becoming a mem-
ber of the Small County Coalluon for FY98-
99 and agrees to pay S1.560.30 for services
through September 30. 1999.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the
Gulf County Board of County
Commissioners agrees to make payment to
Robert P Jones & Assoclates for legislative
consultant services associated with the
* Small County Coalitiuon. ,,
ADOPTED by the Gulf County ioard
of County Commissioners in Session at
Port St. Joe. Florida on the 13th day of:
October. 1998.
6 SHIP. Program'
-Purchase Assistance (Miles
S II.615 00) -
,7., Travel
-FL Shore & Beach Preservation
ICapuva Island 10/21-23)
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSENT AGENDA.
1. Adteruse for Bids
-B9899-02 (Hydraulic Rescue Tool)
-B9899-03 (Ice Machine WCFDI
-#9899-04 (Sell 2 Used Ice Machines -
; WCFD) .,,,.
2. Bond Release/Transfer'
''Alrguis ,S'ervices,, Inc. (Zervos
Co./Federal Ins )
3 Budget Amendment ,
Sl Law Enforcement Equipment
(S9,000 00 Incr I I
#-2 Extension Service.. QCC&O
SS4,900 00 Incr.)
4. Contract Modif
-Local Mitugation Strategy (#98-LML4H-
0233-01 -023) i .
5. Grant contract: ,, .
-EDT (Cessna. Driye) `
I enter tor '
-South Gulf CountyE.M.S. '(Juik"*
#21.0-61' & #2f0-62) -
7. Invoice
-County Attorney Timothy McFarland .
(September. 1998 S2.085.00 to be
paid from Account u21314-31 100)
-First Choice Reporters Court Reporter
(September, 1998 $945.00 to be paid
from miscellaneous Court Reporter line
i 'tem s) -
SGranger Asphalt Paving .Cape Palms
't Park (#1747 $70,449.6'0 to be paid
from Account #26472-31000)
l-leski & Associates i- Wewahiitchka
Health Dept. (#123 $2,940.00 to be
paid from Account.2 1111-31 100)
-KMT, Inc. Industrial Park (FINAL *
$45,871.23 **to be paid from Account
#24852-3.0Q0) .. ,
-Preble-Rish, Inc. Industrial, Park
(#61108 *'$240.00 *'to be 'paid'from
Accounrif#24852-31000) '
-Preble-Rish., Inc. Cape- Palms, Park
(#61.143 $480.00 to, be paid from
Account #26472-31000)
-Preble-Rish, Inc. Gaskin Park
(#61144 $1,205.00 to be paid from
District 1: Special Projects 1997-98),
8.- Job Classification Change
-Raymond Harper (Maintenance Dept.)
9. Lease Agreement .
'-North Florida Head Start (Wewa
Courthouse)
10.Policy
-Antidisplacement 'and Relocation Plan
11.Proposal
-Shadow -Signs -.Cape Palms Park Sign
,, ($2,835.00)
12.S.H.I.P. "
-Purchase Assistance Aylmer
($1-1,615:00) -
-Purchase Assistance: Rouse
($11,615.00) ,
PUBLIC HEARING TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT TAX' ORDINANCE-
Pursuant to advertisement to hold a public
hearing to consider adoption of an ordi-
nance relating to -a proposed Tourist


Development Tax. Attorney McFarland read
the proposed ordinance by title There
being no public comment. Commissioner
Traylor mouoned to adopt the follow-titled
ordinance, and Commissioner Yeager sec-
onded the motion. It passed 4 to I with
Commissioner Peters young no.
ORDINANCE NO. 98-14
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING AND
LEVYING A 2'.% TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
TAX. AND ESTABLISHING A TAX DISTRICT
IN GULF COUNTY. FLORIDA: DEFINING
THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF PURSUANT,
'TO CHAPTER 125 0104, FLORIDA
STATUTES. APPROVING THE GULF COUN-
TY'. FLORIDA TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL'S TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
PLAN: PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF
SAID TAX; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS. PROVIDING THAT THE TAX
SO RAISED OR COLLECTED SHALL BE
USED TO IMPLEMENT THE GULF COUNTY
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL PLAN:
PROVIDING A REPEALER PROVISION FOR
THE TAX: PROVIDING FOR A REFEREN-
DUM ELECTION TO IMPOSE AND LEVY
THE TAX. PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
OF ORDINANCE PROVISIONS: ESTAB-
LISHING THE GULF COUNTY TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
IComplete Ordinance on file In the Clerks
Office)
RECEIVE BIDS #9798-29 / DEFIB-
RILLATOR (W.A.S.)-Pursuant to adrer-
fsement to receive sealed bids B9798-29
for a defibrillaLor for the Wewahitchka
Ambulance Service. no bids were received
COURTHOUSE ROOF-Upon discus-
slon by Clerk Lister that the rool Is leaking
in several areas of his office. Commissioner
Yeager motioned to contact the insurance
company which posted bond for the con-
tractor who replaced the Courthouse roof.
to notify them that the work performed Is
not satisfactory and should be done again.
Commissioner Peters seconded the moon.
arid it passed unanimously r ,,
GRANT ROAD PAVING / ,CESSNA
DRIVE-Chief Acldministrator Butler report-
ed that an agreement had been received
(and reviewed by Attorney McFarland) for
the grant to pave Cessna Drive. and he
reviewed the requirements which must be
met before funds will be received. He stated
that the County would be responsible for
any costs which exceed the S577.000 00
grant Upon motion by Commissioner
Yeager. second by Commissioner Traylor.
and unanimous vote. the Board appointed
Don Butler as the County Agreement
Administrator for this grant. Upon discus-
sion that the work must begin-by March.
1999 and must be complete by March.
2000, Commissioner Traylor motioned to
execute the agreement for this grant
Commissioner Yeager seconded the motion.
and it passed 4 to 1. with Commissioner
Peters %oting no
F.R.D.A.P. GRANT BEACON HILL
PARK (1998-99)-Commissioner Yeager
mouoned to apply for the 1998-99 F. R.
D.A P Grant for Beacon Hill Park (with the
County to match S33.000.00).
Commissioner Traylor seconded the
motion, and it passed 4 to I. with
Commissioner Stanley voting no.
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS WASTE
TIRE DISPOSAL / WHITE GOODS RECY-
CLING-Upon motion by Commissioner
Peters. second by Commissioner Traylor.
and unanimous tote. the Board agreed to
advertise to receive sealed bids for a com-
pany to provide waste tire disposal and
white goods recycling for Gulf County.
MECHANIC ROAD DEPARTMENT /
UNION-Upon motion by Commissioner
Yeager. second by Commissioner Peters.
and unanimous vote. the Board agreed to
post notices for a mechanic for the Road
Department.
VETERANS' SERVICE OFFICE-
Veterans Servn-ice Officer Williams thanked
the Board for allowing him to attend the
annual fall Florida Veterans' Service Offlicer
conference in Tampa during the week of
October 5th.
S.H.I.P. PROGRAM-S.H.I P
Administrator Williams reported that seven
(7) additional applications had been .
received for the Highland View area, and a
separate lottery lwtil be held to draw the
three (31 which are available. Upon Inquiry
he reported that indiiduals must re-apply
for these loans each year. and they are
taken "in order" as funds are available.
FLOOD ZONE PLEASANT REST
CEMETERY ROAD-Comimissioner Traylor
discussed the flood zone on the Pleasant
Rest Cemetery, Road, stating that the "line"
for the "A" zone should be moved closer to
Wetappo Creek. The Board agreed for Chief
Administrator Butler to meet with the
Engineers, to review the; elevations in that
area. -
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION ,OF COUN-
TIES WORKSHOPS' 'CERTIFICATION-
Commissioner Peters reported on work-
shops to be held on January 22, April 7,
April 16, and August 20. 1999. stating,that
the Board should attend for certification
purposes.
MEETING ABSENCES 1997-98-
Commissioner Peters made, the following
report regarding absence of Commissioners
at meetings during the 1997-98 fiscal year:
Commissioner Yeager -, 0, Commissioner
Knox 3, Commissioner Peters 6,
Commissioner Traylor 8, Commissioner
Stanley 17. -
SPECIAL MEETINGS-After discus-

sion, Commissioner Stanley motioned for
all special meetings to be held at 6:00 p.m.,.
E.T. The motion died for lack of a second;
VICECHAIRMAN'. (1998-99)-
Commissioner Stanley discussed being
"passed-over" as Vice-Chairman for 1998-
99, stating that he feels there is discrimi-
nation against District 1. Commissioner
Yeager stated that Cdmmissioner Stanley
does hot have to be VIce-Chairman to be
the, Commissioner for District 1, and
Commissioner Peters stated that he would
not have accepted the Vice-Chalrman posi-
tion if Commissioner Stanley worked in


Gulf County.
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION .OF COUN-
TIES ARTICLE V COSTS-After discus-
sion regarding Gulf County's, assistance to
the Florida Association of Counues in the
Article V Costs debate. Commissioner
Yeager motioned to pay Gulf County's pro-
rafa share to F.A.C. from the Board's Other
Current Charges & Obligations (#21,111-
4900Q) Commissioner Peters seconded the
motion. and it passed unanimously.
SURVEY EASEMENT / BEACON
HILL-Chairman Knox discussed that the
property owner next to the Beacon Hill Park
beach access has agreed to glie the County
a 5-foot easement on the east side of the
dune walkover He then passed the Chair to
Vice-Chairman Peters. and motioned to
have a survey prepared for the easement
Commissioner Yeager seconded the motion.
and: it passed unanimously. Chairman
Peters returned the Chair to Commissioner
Knox.
COMMISSIONERS CONTACT NUM-
BER-Chairman Knox requested that Willie
Ramsey. editor of -The Star'. assist the
Board by notifying the public that they may
contact the Chief Administrator s Office at
(850) 229-6111. if they are unable to reach
a Commissioner at his home number
WATER PRESSURE WHITE CITY-
Upon Inquiry by Commissioner Peters
about the water pressure problems In
White City. Chairman Knox reported that a
transformer was struck by lightning. Chief
Administrator Butder reported that after the
transformer was replaced (with addtluonal
grounding put in). one of the pumps went
off. He stated that the breaker may have
become weak. so they will be checking to
see if the 'pumps are pulling too many
amps.
GULF PINES HOSPITAL-Commis-
sioner Peters stated that Kenneth Dykes.
Sr is the new Administrator at Gulf Pines
Hospital. He discussed changes which are
In progress to make this the best medical
facility In the area He requested that the
Board, work,with him to make the hospital
a facility lor which Gulf Count) can be
proud.
I WEWAHITCHKA AMBULANCE SER-
VICE-Commissioner Traylor reported that
Bay Medical Center has prepared a propos-
al for taking over the Wewahitchka
Ambulance Service, and South Gulf County
E.M.S. Director McGuffin has prepared his
proposal for providing the service.
Chairman Knox scheduled a workshop for
Monday; October 19, 1998 at 6:00 p.m..
E.T. to discuss this Issue ;
The meeting recessed at 6:25 p.m..
E.DT. The meeting reconvened at 6:47
p.m.. E.D.T.
There being no public comment (Judy
Harney was not present, as scheduled) and
there being no further business.
Commissioner Yeager motioned to adjourn
Commissioner .. Traylor seconded the
motJon. and it passed unanimously (6:49
p m.. E D.T.).
TOMMY KNOX, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST- BENNY C LISTER. CLERK
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA
OCTOBER 19, 1998
: WORKSHOP
The Gulf County Board of County
Commissioners met this date in workshop
session with the following members pre-
sent: Chairman Tommy Knox, Nathan
Peters. Jr.., John Stanley. Jr., Billy E.
Traylor. and Warren J. Yeager. Jr.
Others present were. County Attorney
Timothy McFarland. Clerk Benny C. Lister.
Chief Deputy Clerk Douglas C.
Birmingham. Deputy Clerk Towan
McLemore. Chief Administrator Don Butler.
Administrative Assistant Donna Daniels,
South Gulf County E.M S. Director Shane
McGuffin. South Gulf County E.M.S.
Employee John Ford. and Deputy Sheriff
Bobby Plair.
The meeting was called to order at
6:00 p.m E D.T..
WORKSHOP WEWAHITCHKA
AMBULANCE SERVICE-Chairmai Knox
reported that this is a workshop to discuss
upgrading the Wewahitchka' Ambulance
,Service to a 24-hour, ALS service. Chief
Administrator Butler reported that the
.-options are allowing (1) Wewahitchka vol-
unteers to upgrade the service, (2) South
Gulf County E.M.S. to take over the opera-
tion. or (3) Bay Medical Center to take over
the operation. .
Randy Vick, of Bay. Medical Center,
appeared before the Board and reported
that they would provide a Paramedic at the
ambulance building 24 hours a day and
provide a Coordinator for the volunteerss
(they would still be used for transport) for
$35,000.00 (they would do their own
billing/they would use the County's build-
ifig and trucks) with a 5-year commitment
from the County.
Dr. Michael Barnes, Ambulance
Director for Wewahitchka Ambulance
Service, reported that'the volunteers have
ibo funds available for the necessary
'upgrade.'
S Shane McGuffin, South Gulf County
E.M.S. Director, reported that they would
provide a full-time Paramedic and E.M.T.
(fully-manned station) at the Wewahitchka
ambulance building, a back-up crew, and
an ALS "floating" truck in the Dalkeith area
for $138,000.00 (in addition to the amount
budgeted -for Wewahitchka Ambulance
Service). ,
After public/Board discussion about
the pros and cons .of both' proposals,
Chairman Knox scheduled a workshop on
this topic at the Courthouse in
Wewahitchka on Thursday, October 29,
1998 at 6:00 p.m., C.T.
After further public comment, mem-
bers of the Board thanked Mr. Vick; cmem-
bers of the Wewahitchka ,Ambulance
Service, and South Gulf County E.M.S.
Director McGuffin for the fine job they have
done over the years. .
There being no further business at
this time, the meeting did then adjourn at
7:23 p.m., E.D.T.
S TOMMY KNOX, CHAIRMAN
ATrEST: BENNY C. LISTER. CLERK


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VFW Made a Difference!
On "Make A Difference Day" this year, two members of VFW
Post #10069 along with four Ladies Auxiliary members combined
efforts (and muscles) to clean up the yard of Miss Johnson who
lives in Beacon Hill. Pausing from their labor for a photo are,
from left, Margaret Barker, Arnetta Henderson. 84-year-old Miss
Johnson, and Dick Seefeldt. The recipient of the neighborly gen-
erosity was very appreciative and watched closely so the mem-
bers wouldn't cut down any of her beautiful flowers she had
planted. Others helping in the task were Ginny Seefeldt. and
Ron and Carolyn Groleau.





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Pre-K and K-5 students were
given trick-or-treat" bags cour-
tesy of Sun-Rise Corporation.
Thank-you's are extended to
all staff and volunteers who gave
generously of their time and tal-
ents to bring fun and fellowship to
the residents; and to all the par-
ents who shared their little ones-
"God bless!"



Health Council

to Meet on Tues.
The Big Bend Health Council
will meet on Thursday. November
12, at 2:00 p.m., ET. in the con-
ference room of the Gadsden
County Health Department In
Quincy.
Reports on the Positive Living
'98 Conference, the Title III
Planning Project. Food Safety. the
,Primary Care Project, ., the
Community Health Task Force,
and the Community Planning.
Partnership will be discussed. The
public is invited to ,attend and will
be given an opportunity to com-
,ment. .


Counselors Needed

for Tax-Aide Program

The AARP, in conjunction
-with the IRS, will once again pro-
vide tax-aide to the elderly and
low income of the community. At
the present time, counselors are
needed for the program.

To ready yourself for this
position,- you must first attend a
few classes during the month of
January and pass 'an IRS test,
which is based on simple tax
problems and forms. ;

Participants should expect to
work 40 hours from February 1
through April 15. Your travel
expenses- for the training and
working sessions will be reim-
bursed by AARP .ifyou meet the
above-menUioned provislons.

Should you decide to partici-
pate in the program, known as
TCE, please -contact Martha
Rommes, instructor, at 648-8418
or go-by 177 Chapel Lane in Port
St. Joe before the 15th of'
December. Supplies must be
ordered by that date in order to
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"Chinese Invaders" Are Threatening Northwest Florida


A Chinese invader threatens
to take over Northwest Florida.
State and federal forces are mobi-
lizing to repel this noxious alien.
The invader is the Chinese tallow
tree, more commonly known as
the "popcorn tree".
A workshop on how to control
this insidious Oriental ornamen-
tal will be ,held Thursday,
November 5, in Chipley. The
meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at the
Washington County Agricultural
Center on Highway 90 West. After
a 3 p.m. break, the "counterinsur-
gency" deliberations will move a
few miles east for a field demon-
stration regarding various meth-
ods of control.
Four demonstration stations
have been .established on the
Julian Webb farm., Workshop
attendees will observe the effec-
tiveness of different chemicals
and treatments. Further, they will
see demonstrations of treatment
techniques. Focus of the work-
shop is effective control at feasible





truth


kinds of pro-
grams and ,pre-
ventive mea-
sures that try to
help prevent ._ .
the initiation of
youth using
tobacco. Most
of them work, no doubt about it,'
but I'm beginning to think that
it may be too late to change the
image of tobacco's coolness to
every young person around.
Let's face it, the people who
smoke cigarettes usually aren't
insecure unpopular people.
They tend to be outgoing, self-
understood, outspoken, and
most of all, cool. ItHY DO WE
THINK THEY ARE COOL? I wish
I had an answer for that ques-
tion. but I honestly draw a
blank. Although their insecurity
doesn't show. It's there. But
geez, tobacco is one heck of a
security blanket.

target .:een.laibut he, connetio4i,
of0coolness doesn't come into
my mental picture. This target-
ing is obviously smooth and
manipulative. It's amazing how
people can think something
without ever knowing it proba-
bly originated on a drawing
board, or in an ad.
I know the effects of tobacco
on my body and health, but if it
were like a placebo pill, where
nothing could go wrong, and it
didn't kill you. I would smoke.
And that is what scares me.


costs.
Presenters Include Greg
Jubinsky, an environmental
administrator with the Florida
Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) and Dr. Ken
Langeland, director of the IFAS
Aquatic and Invasive 'Plant


Management. Mark Zeller of the
DEP Bureau of Invasive Plant
Management also will discuss;
aspects of Chinese tallow control.

Workshop attendees will also'
view and be able to participate in 'a
use of a capsule injection system n:j


designed for safely and easily
delivering herbicide chemicals to
'the invasive trees.
Representatives of the Odom
Processing Engineering Consul-.
gting firm of Waynesboro.,
Mississippi, will, be on hand to,
direct this', demonstration.
Persons will have the opportunity
to use the injector, called a
"lance", to inject the chemical car-
tridges into the popcorn trees.


J 'W"i l d ., Representatives of several
major chemical companies will
have display on hand at the /"'
Center. They will also 'provide
refreshments for workshop partic-
This'column is provided as a service of the Life Management Center, a professional counseling and pants. For more information con-
menial health center. It Is not intended to replace psychological counseling or treatment services. tact Dave Solger. Washington
I r .County Extension Senice at (850)
ear Counselor: Also, some children have difft- C
I am having a lot of trouble get- culty leaving their parents at home, i
ng my 8 year old to go to school. I if there lsnany distress in the family. I
n't get him out of b'ed in the Children may feel a need to protect Pf
ring, he complains that he feels a parent. Maybe the parent has
ck, and says that he has no expressed some loneliness at home
lends at school, while the child is at school. The
One day, I took 'his tempera- child may feel guilty for leaving the DEPAR MENTOOF
ire. While he had the thermometer parent alone. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
his mouth, I was' making the. Treatment of 'the problem r O ERMII
eds. When I finished and took the depends on the cause. It may be a he Deparunent of EnmtronmenUta Protecuon lives
ermomieter out of his mouth, it good idea to talk to your son's notice of Itsperrmati luance IFile No 23 0143761.
001'DiI to Lout, Parker. 7640 Robinwood Drite.
ad 106 degrees. Apparently, he teacher to find out what she ha 'Pn DSt Joel Floida32456 to conu-ucta- 4 260
ad put it in his cocoa. I told him observed. You may want to discuss dock aIth a 10 x. 10 terrrinal plarJurm onto an
at since his temperature was so this with your son's guidance coun- exisung dock.
gh. he had better go to school selor or school psychologist for The project sIte is located at 764-10 Robmnood
es th d his lrobl. Drive. Gulf Counrn noFnds Secuon 14 Toinship
-fore he didn't get another chance' strategies to handle this problem. 8 South, Range 12 West
,doso Teachers usually love to have A person whose substannal interests are affected
Another time he said he was visitors. Many parents work and by the Departments proposed decisions In thia
ck and went into the bathroom this Is not possible. but if you have' penrit mn peduon lor an admmnistrause pr..-ceed
k and went Into the bathroom e ing Iheanngj in accordance tuah Secuon 12057.
id was making sounds as If he was free time. I would strongly suggest a S Peiuuon filed b the permit apphicant and the
rocking up. I happened to open thassroom visit. paue listed belos must be filed aithm 14 days.oi
or and saw him making the You mav also consider being a receipt of this inte-n Peuuons killed b\ other per ,
S sons must be filed %ithir, 14 da. ol pubhlicaUon of
unds and dumping water In the classroom volunteer. Studies show the public nouce or wihn davs. oftheir receipt
ilet to make It sound like he really that children typically do better in, fi inhi tent. hicjheter occurs first Third pant
s sick. hen he saw my face he school, when their parents are, p etinonert adl madi acop cf dthe petition to the
is sichsawmapplihant at the addre;s indicated abote at the
iew he was In trouble and didn't actively involved with their educa- ume of fliMn Failure to file a peuuon within thi,
ew e was in trouble and didnt on and make regular visits to time pe-Iod ,hall convSurute a %.aiver cf an nrght
gue about going [to school. school. ..such persons m6i have to request and adiiniistr'.
uAt acbuhtol hino cha o ofurel ot o. Ue determmirlon lheartnn under Secuon 120 57
At sc her he has figured h out Ifthese effects prove ineffective, FS: rs ,petition must beiledirecei.edl "in
at ll he runs hard out in the sun, you should consider Individual and Dep-arnent of Enronmental Protecuon
*will get heated. He then goes to famil counseling. Life Management OfficeoifGe.mnerl Co,,sel MSi, 35
e school nurse, she takes his tem- fami" counseling. Lie Management 3900 Common healthh Bouokvard
rate an t is som hat higher Center has qualified counselors Talahi.ssee, FL 32399-3(100
ran normal so she callt is somewhat higher available to help with assessment The peuuon must coin de informatorn set forth
an normal, so she calls me to pick a nd treatment for many behalvioral below,
m up. I have written a note to the and emouonal problems. You may -(a I'he name, address, anra telephone number
Irse and told her If he is not crawl- call for an appointment at 227- f each peuoner. he applicant name and
g to her office and vomiting along 1145. and the ouDepart n hch the project File pro
e wa.\ not to call me. She agreed. nosed! ; '


- I don't know what to do about this.

Dear Parent.
You have a very creative and
intelligent'son. You need to find out
what is causing this problem. Is he
having trouble on the bus. with a
specific teacher, a bully?
Also, when is this happening?
At lunch. P.E.. reading? When you
Find out the when and the what. you
may be able to find out what he. Is
-.avoiding,. .;... ... ', : -.. .:.',


Virginia L.

Please address yo
and connme
Dear Counselor
Avenue, Port St. J(
Names and address
al and will remain
Letters may be edit
Urgent inquiries
for professional
should be directed
227-1145.


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(b.) A statement of how and when each petition-
er received notice of the Departnment s acuon
our questions or proposed acuon ,
?nts to: (c.) A ataterrent of how each peuuoner s sub.
stantial interests are ailctc-d by the
. 311 Williams Depruent s acoon or proposed acuton
oe. FL 32456. Id I ,A statement of maternal la3t. disputed by
5es are option- Peuuoner. if any
n confidential. le ) A ztaiement of facts ehich peuuoner con.
Stendsi warrint reter-el or modltficauon cf the
ted for length. D.parmeAnts acuon or proposed a3,:on
and requests (I') A .Latemera ofi Whlh rules .or estate pent
counseling uc.ner contends require reversal or n-odUiica
by phone t tin of the Depi-mi-rnt s acuon or propro'ed
I by phone to acUon: and
.. I I (g A _tatemeni of the relief soupant b% penuton -
'r staurli preciels the a-cuon peudoner
..__ '_ ... 'l- "wtn5'.be3.DepiartmfnttoIaale -'thre specI,to ".d
h 9 .a e Le nparuier,.acion or propoeaO acuou to
If a petition i filed the admainistraue hearing
CLOSINGS! proce;... l C.ons a lue renewed deierininuon of
I~the DeparUnernti deisji-io on the applicauc-n
i A Accordingly. the Deparimenit final acucn m.ai be
) 227"-1892 idmerent from the position tLaken b3 it mn this
intent Per-iorns .hose substantial interests ill be
FL 32408 aIllectI-d by any decision of the Deparunent wit.h
Sregard to d e appliciUion rave the night to peuuon
NET AT T NET io become a par-, to the proceeding The peuuoon
mu-'t co-.n.orm to dhe requirements specified above
e Fed Ra and be filed (receiedl iLthin 14 dn.s of receipt of
mne F./ed .il mda t intent in the O'ffice ,f General C,:.ursel at the
Area Cuslomers abr,te address, Failure to petuon within the
ailo'Aed ume frame consurute a i"tver of ana night
Such person has to request a hea.nng under
Secti.,n 120 57 F S ard to parucipte aa purt\
to thi proceediri, ArV5 subequert interv.ention
ed Within tIll onls be at Lhi appro l01 of the presiding officer"
up,.n moon filed pJruanit to Rles, 28-5.207 and
f0..2 010 FAC '
2tc. October 2'9 and N..uember 5 1998.


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`STATE OF FLORIDA. i
DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECrION
NOTIICE E EERMII ISUANCE
Tne Depaffrnent of Enmrorunental Protection _ive,
nouce of its permit issuance (file No 23-0143763
O01-DFl l o Ronald We.unark 7690 Robinmuood
Drive. Port St Joe. Florida 32456. to constru-ct a 4
X 390 dock ith a 10 X 10 terminal plauorm
The project site is located at 7690 Robinmood
Dn.e Gulf County. Florida. Secuon 14 ToATT,ship
8 South. Range 12 West.
A pers.:-n %hose ubstanutl Inierests are allected
by the Deparurnents proposed decisions In this
permit mai penuon for an adminisu-auie proceed.
mng Ihearing) In accordance with Secuon 120 57.
F S Petuti ns rt'd by the permit applicant and ithe
parues blied below must be filed withinn 14 days oif
receipt of this intent Peuuons filed by other per.
sons must befiled within 14 days of publication of01
the public nouce or thin 14 days of their receipt
ot this intent whichever occurs first Trnrd, pany
peuuoners shall mail a copy ol the penuion to the
applicant at the address Indicated aboae at the
uime of lllmg Failure to file a perJution within this
Lume period shall con situte a waiver o'f any night
such persons may have to request and administra-
the determinauon (hearing) under Section 120:57,
F S The peuuon must be filed irecesiedl In
Department of Environmental Protec ucn
Olfice of General Counsel M5S 35
3900 Commorjealth Boulevard
Tallahassee. FL 32399-3000
The peuuon must contain the Iniuormnauon set forth
below:
(a.) The name, address, and telephone number
of each peuutitioner, the applicant's name and
address., ne Deparntment Pernidt File Number
and the county in which the project is pro-
posed; ,
(b.) A statement of how and when each petition-
er received notice of the Department's action
or proposed action;


638-6180 or Mark Zeller, DEP, at
(850) 487-2600.


By: Patrick Fitzgerald
Last Friday, the middle school
had a Halloween dance which was


enjoyable for the student body. In
the costume contest, Chris Acree.
placed first, Sean Thompson ''
placed second, and Dani ell
Myrick placed third.
Good job to the following stu-
dents in the Port St. Joe
Invitational which was held on
Saturday October 31st-Chris
Hendricks, John Watkins,. Josh,
Watkins, Brandon Stitt, Patridk
Fitzgerald and Lyndsey Hill.
An Informative assembly was,.-:
held on October 29 with Judge:.'
Moore and Officer Brumbaugh -
talking about truancy and truan-
cycourt. Everyone is expected to
be at school every day!
The following studetns have
been selected as the Students of
the Week"--eighth grade, Crystal
Dawson; seventh grade, Rushelle -
Lamboy; sixth grade. Sheena Bell.-
and Shanna Barnes. Congratula-
tions to these students!


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Commence at the Southeset Corner of Block F.
Highland Vlew, as per plat recorded in F'latI, Bk 1
Page 22 of the Pubic Records oi Gulf County
Florida. thence N89"54 53"W. along the South ine
of said Block.F. 17963 feet to the Soudthest
Corner of said Block F thence N2ti 002 21 along
the Westerly line of said Block F 155 75 feet to the
Southe.si Corner of said Lot 12 of said Block F
and the Point of Belnrune thence continue-
N2600'21"W, al.ng s'aidd Westerl\ rdock line.
102.93 feet, to tihe Nornhiaest Corner of Lot 13. of
said Block F: thence S89'54'53'E. along the Nonh
line of said Lot 13, 61.75 feet: thence 525-'4456 E,.
102 71 feet to the South line of said L t 12; thence
N89:54'53"W. al.o.ng the South line ot said Lot 12.
61.23 feet to the Point of Beginning.
2tc, November 5 and 12 198. ""

PUBLIC NOTICE "
Pursuant to 69.081 F. S. (the Sunshine n -
Litigation Act) Gulf County School Board has s6-,'7
tied. a tort claim In excess of $5,000M00 as the
result of an occurrence on or about Seplembe-r b18
1996.
Itc. November 5.;1998.
NOTICE PUBLICATION FOR POSSIBLE ""' '
BIOLOGICAL FATHER
Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. 43-104:11, Bradley
Gianakos. Attorney at LawM PO Bo.. 5 Hailting'. .
Nebrask. 68902.0005. 402/462 .4.-t does here. ,
by provide nouce of possible adopuve placerrent of
r-o minor children
Marmn Darnma- On or about Apnrl 1i 193. a ''
child 'as concerned in Bookeelial Florida Or, or
about April 16 i964 a second child was conceived
irn Marathon. Flonds You nate teen identified a a
possible father of noth of thee children. Whon the-
mother s spouse intends 10 adopt It you are the "
biolcicl father, you may hli ,en% patermiuf. lul
wane any parental nghL i ou ma, hate luil relin
quhih psrenal nnhtu ana crsen t t. the adopuon:
or |it| file a nouce of interim to claimr, paternity and
obtain custody of the children .ithir, five 5I) oDusi
ness da, s of the births of these children or within
tfle business days of this nouce. whichever is later.
pursuant to Neb Rev Stat 3-104 02 lf ioualsh
to deny paternilry. waive %our parenta] right.s. renlm.
quish parental riahts and consent to the adoption
or receive addiuonal informauc.n to determine
whether ou rmay be the father of the children in
quesuon. you must contact Bradley Gianakos at
the abo'e address If you wish to ceek custrtod ol'
the children. you must seek legal caun.el from
,our OuT attorney unmediatel,
3tc, November 5. 12 and 19. 1998.

WEWAH TCBKA EFFLUENT
DISCHARG.RE5PAIR
NOTICE TO,RECEIVE SEALED BIDS ..
The City of We.ahltchka till recette sealed bids
from anrv qualified persn. company or corporauon
Interested In conitructingfurnrshina all labor and
materials, for the Wea-ahiutchlka Effluent Disacnarge.
Repair The work consi;Ls pnncipall) of the repair
of the City ,s as water treatment pl am outdal line
and the placement of a rip rap retetmient along the
Chlpola River
Plans and specificaions can be ,.,blained at Preble-'
RIsh Inc Consulting Engineers. 402 Reid Atenue
Port St Joe. Florid3 32456. 18501 227 7200, The
bid must conform to Secuon 287 133 131 riinda
Statutes. on public enutty crimes 5
Cost for Plans ard Specific SUons will be S25 r00 per
et and is non refundable Check. should be made
payable to PREBLE RISH. INC
Bids will be received until 4-00 pmn Central
Standard Time, on November 23. 1998 at the Citv
of Wewahitchka City Hall; P C Box 966.
Wenahitchka. Flonda 32465. and will be read .k
aloud on November 23. 1998. at 6 30 p rm Central
Standard Tune Tl-e City reserves the nghi to reject
any and all bids.
All b:dders shall comply wiIth all applicable stale
and local laws concerning licensing, registraUort.
and regulation of contractors doing business in
Florida.
Compleuon date for this project will be 60 dayp
from ithe date of the Notice to Proceed presented to
the successful bidder. Liquidated damages for fail-;'
ure to complete the project on the specified date"
will be set at $100.00 per day.
2tc, November 5 and 12, 1998.


Kensinger


Homes, Inc.

2510 E. 15th St. Panama City, FL 32405

850-785"-1966

-HUGE 5 bedroom, 3 full bath with den

& fireplace. (Zone 3


ON SALE... $49,995


Call Tommy Barnes .


HE WHO HESITATES IS LOST Only
a stone's throw from our new marina
that is now being built. Just 1/2 block
off Hwy. 98 on newly renovated Reid
Ave., from. 1st to 2nd St. Consisting of
six 30x90' lots, 5 buildings w/income
leases and 2 vacant lots for future
development. Right in the heart of all
the activity. HURRY, only $300,000.
Call Barbara for more details
TIRED OF WORKING FOR SOME-
ONE? Opportunity is knocking at your
door. ESTABLISHED restaurant in down-
town Port St. Joe, just a short stroll from:
the new marina and surrounded by-
local businesses. Lots of parking. PRICE
REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE. (Business
only)
WON'T LAST LONG BAY VIEW,
custom built 3/2 + Efficiency, with Gulf,


and Bay access. Shady lot 80x150
with dock, house sits on top of the hill.
Vinyl exterior, berber, ceramic tile, car-
port for 3 cars and a boat. ONLY 6
yrs old, just too many features to'list.
FIRST TIME LISTED Only $198,500.
Don't delay, call today -
PORT ST. JQE. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,
family rm., eat-in kitchen, ch&a, screen
porch, ceiling fans and window blinds
all on. a 75x150' lot, fenced back
yard, with boat shed and screened
porch. Priced to sell at only $79,900.
EVERYBODY LOVES "A DAY AT
THE BEACH". Enjoy a picturesque
view of the gulf from this fully furnished
2 br/2 ba. home w/washer & dryer,
carpeting & so much more. This home
has never been rented, but has great
rental potential. Asking $179,900.


GULF VIEW. Beautiful 2 BR/2BA
vinyl siding home, furnished. All appli-
ances, total electric. Deeded access to
Gulf and Bay. Deck w/great view of
Gulf, screened partially. Beautiful lay-
out to see is to appreciate.,;
$225,000.
WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE all the
many features that this 4 BR/3BA home
has to offer. The lot has 100 feet of
prime gulf frontage by 300 feet deep
(Approx). When you finish walking on
the beach that is rated: #3 in the
nation, including Hawaii, come into
your vinyl siding home, apd enjoy the
spacious interior, with wood burning
fireplace, berber carpeting, along with
a brick tile kitchen designed to make
the family many happy meals. Call us
for price and particulars.


B & B PROPERTIES OF GULF COUNTY, INC.
8022 Cape San Bias Road Port St. Joe, FL 32456
BARBARA STEIN ARENDT, Broker, Owner
(850) 227-1892 Fax 227-3107 (800) 261-1892


fc A statementt of how each peuuoner s ub-
zianual interest, are alltcied b3 ihe
Department's action or proposed action;
(d I A statement of mtenal iacts. disputed by
Peuuoner 11 any:
le I A iatemrent of IacLt ahlch peutitioner con-
S ends warrant reversal or modificauon of the
Department a sc'uon or proposed acuon'
(f I A statement or nhich rules or statutes peu.
noner contends require reversal or modifica
uon of the Depar'uTer a uion or proposed
action and
S I A statement ol the relief ought b%\ penuon.
er. stating precisely hie action petitioner
ants the Depranment to take aiLh respect to
the Deparunent acnon or proposed action
a peuUon is filed the adrmnis.ratue heanr-g
process aill constitute a renewed determinauon of
the Deparument5 decinicn on the applicadon
According,. the Dep.rur-ents final acuan mvay be
different fr-rom the posiuon I'aken I b t in this
Inlent Per-sons .h:..e subLantUal mnterestis tll be
affected by anm decision of ihe Departnmert ilh
regard to the applicauon ha.e the night to peuuon
to become a part to the proceeding The penuuri
must cordorm to the requrernrents specified above
and be filed Ireceived) within, 14 days of receipt of
this Intent in the Office of General Counsel a' the
abite address Failure to peuuon it-hin the
allow, ed time ri-am u consumte; a -ai er oi any ng t
such person hba to request a hearing under
Secuen 120 57 F S. and to parucpate as a parry
to this proeedbing Any subsequent mintenenuton
uill onl) be at the appro- c1 of the preiiadng officer
upon noimon filed pursuant to Rules 26-5 20i and
60Q 2010. FAC
2tc. Oi.:-ber 29' ard November 5 19'98

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOUR.
TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA. IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION
THE BANK .OF NEW YORK, as Trustee
under the Pooling and Serwmcir Agreement '
cated as of'May 31 1997 Senes 1997B
Plaintiff.
-vs Case No: 98-225-CA
Division:
JIMMY' WADE LMARY ANN WADE; JOHN
DOE and JANE DOE
Defend anms
NOTICE OF SALE
Nouce is hereby gen that, pursuarnt to a.
Fmal Jiideaerit of Foreclosure entered, in- the
abote- erIld cai-e in the Circuit Court of Golf
County. Flonda. i nil seIll i,-e proper ilua3re In
Gulf County Fl.:.nda. described as
See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
!; r rInc.rpte herein by'referernce. -''vi t,11'
'" at-mubllc senito the highest and best bidder foi...
cash, at the front sieps of the Gulf Counr,
Courthouse in Pnrt St J.' londa at II 00 A M
EST'.n Nov 20 1991
DATED thJi 20 day of October, 1998
Benny C. Lister.
Clerk o Citrcut Court
8B% Torna Knro
Deputy Clerk
NOTE: THIS COMMUNICATION, FROM A DEBT
COLLECTORS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A,
DEBT AND APNY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL
BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE
EXHIBIT -A
Lot 11, Block F, Highland View Subdivision. less
and except the following described portion of Lot
] I Beginning at the Northwest Comrner of said Lot
II thence East 50 ee to ithe Northeast Corner of
said Lot II thence South along the East line of
said L.AI II a distance of 46 5 feet thence
So 851 15-W. 50 01 feet to the Southeast Corner of
Lot 14 of said Block F. thence North 47 5 feet to the
omint of Beginning Also all of Lois 12 and 13
Blo.'k F Highlandi Vew Subdi ion a subdnlionr,
in the South Halt of tGoernmnert Lot 13.in Secuon
26. Township 7 South Range 11 West. Gulf
County, Florida, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat
Book 1, Page 22, Public Records of Gulf County,
Florida.
LESS AND EXCEPT that pori.,n of said Lots 12
and 13 lying within the additional Right of Way
acquired by the Florida Department of
Transportation for the Gulf County Canal Bridge.
more pa icularly described as follows:


pose :


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The Star. Port St. Joe. FL Thursday. Nov. 5. 1998 Page Seven
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AD


AUCTION EVERY FRIDAY NITE, at
7 p.m. EST at Old Port Theatre in Port
St. Joe. Wade Clark Auctions,
850-229-9282.
10% Buyer's Premium. AB1239, AU 1737 AU1743






1986 Toyota Corolla; air, 4-cylinder,
radio/taper player, $1,000. 648-5730,
leave message on machine if not at
home. Itp 11/5
Two 15 passenger church vans for sale,-
low miles,some minor maintenance
needs. 1 1990 Ford, white, at, a/c,
power, $4,000. 1-1991 Dodge, gray, at,
a/c; power, $6,000. Call Long Avenue
Baptist Church, 229-8691.
1987 Mazda RX7 GXL, runs good.
$1,500. Call 227-1568. tfc 11/5
:r 1987 Nissan King cab, auto, fully
loaded, with ladder rack and tool box.
$2,800 obo. 648-4767. 2tc 10/29
1988 Cutlass Clera, good tires, nice
interior, 4 door, new battery, $2,000
obo. 227-9690. 3tc 10/29
1989 Eagle Premier, top of the line.
LOADED! $3,000 obo. 648-4767.
2tc 10/29

'95 Honda Passport, good condition,
black exterior, grey Interior. Call 229-
8997 during day, or 227-3412 inthe
evening., tfc 8/13
'93 Hbnda 250 Ngh thawk motorcycle.
low ,miles, 81,950. Call 227-1639 or
227-1109, ask for Charlie or Linda.
tfie 11/5.






35 hp Johnson o/b rebuilt w/gear shift
& steering. 81,200. Pontoon seats wrap
around with captain's char. pedestal,.
helm & water sink. 8450. 24' pontoon
trailer, 8600. 647-3452. tic 11/5
26.1' Mako with twin 150 hp Elinrudes.
less than 400 hours. Some electronics
and all -aluminum tandem trailer.
Reasonai5ff offer. 648-82 F l. *
Stc 11/5


Casa Del Mar condo. 2 bedroom. 1 1/2
baths. washer, dryer. stove & refrig. fur-
nished. Call 229-6061 or 229-696"1. ask
for Bill Carr. tic 11/5
Two bedroom, I bath, stove & refrig.
furnished. 100 Helmet St.. Call 229-
6061 or 229-6961. ask for Bill Carr.
tic 115

Furnished one bdrm. apartment. All
utilities Included. $85 per week. Call
229-2727. tfc 11/5
Commercial building at Mexico Beach.
approx. 3600 sq. ft. Reply to Rt. 3. Box
170, Port St. Joe. FL 32456. 21c 10/29
House at 517 4th St. 4 bedrooms. 21
baths, cen. h&a, $425 per month. Call
227-3579. tfc 1.0/29
For Rent or Sale: 225 8th, St. 5 bed-
robm, 2 bath, large kitchen, -large
fenced yard. 229-8757. 4tc 10/29
Lease or lease option to buy.. Large 3,
bedroom, 2" bath .house at Cape6
Plantation. $700 month. 352-383-5524.
4tc 10/15
Apartment for rent in, Gulfaire Subd.
Beautiful view of the gulf. 2 spacious
bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, LR, DR, and
Laundry room, long term rental. $545
month. 647-3742. tfc 11/5
BEACH STORAGE. Aew 5x10, 10x10
and 10x20 available now. For limited,.
* time only, pay one month and get sec-
ond month free for units in our new
building. Call 227-7200 to rent today
ti fc 11/5


Safe 'N Dry Storage
$25 month
302-B Reid Ave., PSI, FL
229-2727


MINI STORAGE
Ofc. 50o9 4th St.
Port St. Joe, FL

229-6200

Now Open
GULF SHORE STORAGE
Comer of DeSoto & Americus
St. Joe Beach
Office: 647-3665
Home: 647-5106


Prime retail space for rent on Reid Ave.
Call 229-8581. fc 11/5
FOR RENT- Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath
home in new condition. Many extras!
has Gulfaire pool/beach privileges.
Available immediately on yearly lease.
$1,000 per month plus utilities. 215
Gulfaire Dr. Contact Parker Realty of
Mexico Beach. 850-648-5777. tfc 11/5
Two bedroom mobile home. 639-5552.
tfc 9/17

2 bdrm. 1 1/2 ba. mobile home, new
carpet, fenced .yard, 1/2 mile from
beach, $350 per mo. includes water,
sewer, trash, and cable TV. $200
deposit. 648-5229. -tfe 11/5
Gulf Shore Court. Trailer for rent. No
pets. 1 block from St. Joe Beach. 647-
5106. tfc 11/5
Liberty Manor Apts., 102 Liberty Manor
Circle, Port St. Joe. Affordable housing
for the elderly and the handicapped.
Cen, h &a, laundry facilities, energy
efficient const.. stove & refrig.. fur-
nished. fully carpeted. 1 bdrm.. apts. on
site Equal Oppor. Housing Complex.Call
229-6353 for more information. NOW
TAKING APPLICATIONS tfc 11/5
Apartments and Homes for Rent: One to
3 bedroom apartments, duplexes. and,
homes for rent in Mexico Beach.
Furnished and unfurnished. Call
Parker Realty at 850-648-5777 for more
information. tfc 11/5
Sunnyside Apt., 2 bd./2 ba. gulf view
apartment, ,washer/dryer, microwave,
d.w., cen. h/a. furnished or unfur-
nished, long term rental. All utilities
furnished, 8600. security deposit
required. 648-5146. tf. c 11/5
UNFURNISHED
* Large 2 bdrm. house, stove & refrig.
cen. h&a. screen porch. carport &
laundry rm.
Large 2 bedroom apartment. stove &
refrig., washer/dryer hook-up.
New extra Ig. 3 bdrm. house, 1 1/2,
ba.. Inside laundry rm.. ch&a, dish-,
washer & stove, fully carpeted. :No
pets.
FURNISHED
*Small 2 bdrm. home, auto heat & air,
washer/dryer hook-up.
One bedroom apartment, washer/
dryer hookup.
Call 229-6777 after 7 p.m.;
S .. e 1 /5,


For Rent: quaint- building. clean small.
easy to decorate. Ideal for small wed-
dings. receptions, dinners, great rates.
For Information call 227-1278, or 227-
1776. tfc 9/25

Office space for rent adja-
cent to Citizens Federal -
$500 per mo., plus utilities.
41,0 Long Ave., Port St. Joe,
Florida 850-227-7413.
tfe 11/5


Private office space
in downtown Port
St. Joe. Call 229-
7121.


Now Renting Spacious
1, 2 & 3 bedroom apts.
PINE RIDGE APTS.,125
Venus Dr., Port St. Joe, FL
32456 (850) 227-7451

Central heat and air
S Wall to wall carpeling
Laundry facilities
On-site Management
Voice/TTY Access
(352) 472-3952



For Rent, One Bedroom
Handicap Apartment
MOSS CREEK APTS.,126
Amy Circle, Wewa-
hitchka, FL 32465.
(850) 639-2722
Central heat and air
Wall to wall carpeting
Laundry facilities
*On-site Management
,- Voice/TIY Access
(352) 472-3952
2tc 11/5






Yard Sale: 8:30 ? 2384 Oak Grove Ave.
Grab bag clothes, $1. Furniture, lots of
misc. priced to go. Itp
Yard Sale: Sat.,Oct. 31, from 7:00 until
noon CT at 106 N. 29th St., Mexico
Beach. Lots of Christmas decorations,
warm clothes, size 16 & up, plants,
small knick knack closet and many
odds and ends. Itp
Yard Sale: at 1st Pentecostal Holiness
Church. 2001 Garrison Ave. Saturday,
Nov. 7, 8-12. Great buys!

Yard Sale: Sat., 8:00 2:00. 2907
Garrison Ave. Itp


Giant Yard sale, bake sale
Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. 12
noon CST, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Church, 15th St.,
Mexico Beach.
Yard Sale: 2 families, Sat, Nov. 7th, 8:00
1:00, 7124 Americus Ave., St. Joe
Beach. 5-pc. black & brass dining set,
50's red and black bar, girls' clothes,
sizes 8-12, lamps, end tables, sweaters,
you name it. ltp 11/5
Garage Sale: Sat.. Nov. 7. 8 -12:00.
2007 Marvin Ave. Lots of toys,
childreri's clothes, play yard, misc.
Multi-Family Yard Sale: Sat., Nov. 7, 8
a.m. noon. 504 17th St, (behind Long
* Avenue Baptist Church), household
items, clothes, lots of misc. items and
tons of bargains. itc

Garage Sale: Sat., 8 a.m. ,until, 701 7th
St., Mexico Beach. Clothes, furniture.
and discontinued Mary Kay items.
Garage Sale: Sat., Nov. 7th, 8 a.m. until
noon, .121 Bellamy Circle. Men's and
women's clothes, books, toys, children's
clothes, misc household items. Itp
5-family yard sale: Lots of children's
clothes, toys, loveseat, king size
waterbed. lots of misc Saturday. 8 a.m.
1 p.m. 2005 NiMarvin Ae.

Yard Sale: Sat., %Nov. 7, 8:00 a.m. -
noon. Lots of misc. girls clothes sizes 6-
12. 1/3 carat engagement ring. S225.
Corner of Santa Anna St. and Alabama
Ave. St. Joe Beach.
3 family yard sale. Sat.. Nov. 7. 1107
Garrison Ave. 7 until. Washer and
dryer, bunk beds, strollers, car seats.
lots of nice children's and adult clothes.
Lots of toys and stuff. Itp
Carport Sale In Back- Saturday. 9-00
till. 139 Betty Drive, Ward Ridge. ltp
Garage Sale: Saturday. Nov. 7. 8 to 2.
422 Arizona Dr.. Mexico Beach. Some
furniture. tc 11 /5
Yard Sale: Multi-familyv, 816 ManJin
Ave.. Sat., Nov. 7, 8 a.m. till ? l tp
Yard Sale: 2 family. Nov. 7. 8 till 1. Boys
and girls clothes, all sizes. Lots of win-
ter clothes & other misc. Rain cancels.
Bonita St.. Highland View.


CUSTOM LAWN

SERVICE
Jeff Wood 227-1559



Glynn Dykes
Drywall
"No job too big, or too small'
227-1785
Free Estimates Insured
rtic 72


ROGER STOKES
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
647-3328
Free Estimates RF 0066770
PLUMBING REPAIRS


Locally
Owned r



l/t Residential
C Commercial
Termite & Pest Control
*Termine Treai r,- Restaurant Motel
* I::- Cunri I0 C',,i"3, Tri*um;:
* HOuW.prld Pe' i C.oniril New Treatment/
* eal E ate WCO' Rep:,rs Construction Sites,
I'FAMILY OWNED
WrPLEASANT & PROFESSIONAL
Serving Gulf Co. & Surrounding Areas
Free Estimates & Inspections


AI PY FUM1 6 MU UT:- =I.


Needed student or adult to help. 7th
grader after school with homework &
remediate skills. 648-5777 or 648-
4222. 11/5
Now hiring, servers. Apply at 812 Hwy.
98. Toucan's Restaurant. No phone
calls please. 2tc 1.1/5
Wanted: CNA's for full time positions, all
shifts available. Apply in person. "Ask
about our sign-on bonus" at
Apalachicola Health Care Center, a drug
* free workplace. 2tc 11/5
". Looking for a dependable person to take
over Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaner fran-
chise in Gulf and Franklin county. Must.
have own van. 648-8595. 2tc 11/5

Social Services position needed. needs
to be experienced. Apply, in person to
SSubrise PSJ nursing home. 220 9th St.,
Contact Laurie, 850-229-8244. Itc
Position Opening: Gulf Coast Electric
Cooperative will be accepting applica-
tions for the position of Accounting
Clerk for the Wewahitchka office until
Tuesday,Nov. 10 at -Job Services of
Florida. 114 E. 9th St., Panama City,
FL. Minimum job specifications for this
position are as follows: high school
graduate or equivalent with course work
In bookkeeping. Require a minimum of
2 yrs. erKperience In a bookkeeping posi-
tion or clerical/office position perform-
ing bookkeeping duties. Require legible
handuwrting, proficiency In accurate
computations, and the use of the calcu-
lator by touch. Require the successful
pass of Gulf Coast Electric employment
entrance examination and drug screen.
Prefer business school or college traln-
rig in accounrtinrg related courses. Gulf
Coast is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We recruit on the basis of
merit, without regard to race. color, reli-
gion, sex. age. national origin, disabili-
ty. or veteran status
Cleaners needed immediately. Perfect
for part-time and mothers who need to
be home by 3 p.m.1 Call for interview.
Anchor Vacation Properties. 229-2777.
2tc 10/29

Meyjco Beach Animal Clinic Is accepting
applications for a par time position.
Must have experience in customer ser-
vice, animal care and general office
skills. Must be able to work late evening
ard weekends. Call 648-8811 or 850-
627-8338 for further Information.


STUTZMAN ROOFING
RC 7.0',893t
Specializing in Reroofs *
Single-Ply & Repairs
liWere Qualiny Is HIqher Than Pnce"
229-8631
no 7/2


BART'S (
HANDYMAN r 4 .
SERVICE
* Household Repairs
* Painting, Interior/Exterior Deck
Restoration Lawn Maintenance-
FREE ESTIMATES
(850) 229-1051.
tfc 7/2


PLUS SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS
St. Joe Rent-All, Inc.
706 First Street
Phone 227-2112
/ MINI-STORAGE \




5X10 10x10 10X20
On'Site Rentals 6 Days A Week
ASK ABOUT FREE MONTH'S RENT


Serving Port St. Joe and Surrounding Area for 15 Plus Years
Major Appliance, Air Condition, & Electrical Repairs
DANIELS SERVICE CO., INC.
850-229-8416
RA0043378 ER 0007623





&ROY'S
For the Nandyman and Sportsman
We strive to meet your needs!
Hardware BLP Paints Ammunition
Hunting Supplies, Mobile Home & Boat Trailer Parts
Live & Frozen Bait Tackle Gifts and Souvenirs
306 Reid Avenue Roy Todd, Owner
Port St. Joe, FL 32456 (850) 229-8933


Now hiring' food 'servers, kitchen help
and bartenders. Apply in person at The
Top of the Gulf, talk with Donna. No,
phone calls please. tfc 11/5
Job Notice: The Gulf County)
Board of County Commissioners is
seeking an individual to fill a full-
time position of automotive
mechanic. The following qualifica-
tions are desired for this position at
the Road Department.
On Board diagnostics; specialized
electronics; R- 134 air conditioning
refrigerate training; R-12 refriger-
ate recovery and recycling training;
competence in engine repair; fuel
injection system competence;
knowledge of hydraulic systems;
diesel mechanic; heavy equipment
repair (idlers, sprockets, final dri-
ves,.- etc.), air brakes, automatic
transmission; small engine repair,
welding/cutting ability.
Applications will be received at the
Gulf County Road Dept., 318 S. 7th
St., Wewahitchka, FL 32465 (850)
639-2238, Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. CST.
Applications will be received until
Friday, November 6, 1998; 3:30
p.m. CST. If you have any
questions you may contact Chief
Administrator Don Butler at (850)
229-611 1.
Gulf County enforces a Drug Free
Workplace Policy and is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
/s/ Benny C. Lister. Clerk
Tommy Knox, Chairman Itc 11/5:
Tired of sitting around the house? We .
need outgoing people who smile a lot.
Work 2-4 hours a day during lunch In,
Mexico Beach. Very fle.xble schedule
and pay. Ideal for retirees or anyone
else. No experience necessary. Contact
Mike Norman at the New York Dell. 648-
8827, Beach Pizza 648-4600. or The
Video Station, 648-8202 or apply In per-
son. EOE. 4tc 10/22
Office help needed: must have comput-
er experience. Rich's IGA. Wewahlitchka.
Contact Betty Rich. 639-5343. tic 11/5
&all 227-1278 to. Place you
Clasied ,4d!


PRECISION CARPENTRY
Remodeling, Renovation Home
Maintenance & Repairs Interior a
Exterior Painting Marine Construction
25 years experience
227-7388 ,


COSTIN'S
Bookkeeping Service
Tax Returns A Specialty
224 Reid Ave.
Port St. Joe
(850) 229-8581


C. J/.'s .wn


FULL LAWN SERVICE
VACUUM YARD MACHINES TRIM-
MING*
I will work foryou.
Serving Mexico Beach, St. Joe
Beach, Port St.Joe and,
Wewahitchka
Clyde Sanford (850) 648-8492


Two tickets to FSU/Virginia game. Good
seats, $44 for both. Contact Mike Bush
647-8662. ltc 11/5
Steel buildings, new, must sell, 40x60 x
14 was $17,430 now $10,671; 50x120x
16 was $33,560 now $23,865; 60x150x
16 was $48,630 now $32,350; 100x175
x20 was $98,650 now $78,650. 1-800-
406-5126. ltp 11/5

CUSTOM CABINETS, brand new cond.,
5+ styles/colors, 30 to choose from.
Priced to sell (Half retail or less) must
see to believe! At the Port Theatre (Wade
Clark Auctions), 314 Reid Ave. 229-
9282, AB1239. tc 11/5
Like new 5 hp go cart, $300. 229-6197,
can be seen 111 Saunders Circle.
2tp 11/5
Call anytime 227-1932 or 229-2462,
queen size tube water bed, brass tea
cart, cardto glider, lead crystal, bow &
arrows.
Queen size sofa bed. excellent cond.,
blue, S175. 647-8029. Itc 11/5
Blue checked queen sleeper sofa. S100;
Queen Anne coffee table, 815: small
entertainment center, S15: large enter-
tainment center, 875: stove S35: arm
chair, S35: recliner S5; area rug S25:
hutch S200 or best offer. Bookcase S35.
Leave messages with phone #s. All calls
will be returned. 227-9765.
Epson PC. 15" color monitor, cpu with 2
floppys 3 1/2 and 5 1/4. keyboard,
printer, 16 new 5 1/4 disks, case paper.
3 printer ribbons, extra programs. man-
uals and instructions. S400 obo. 227-
7300. Itc 11/5

Janitrol space heater. 45.000 btu,
model GMP 050-3, S200. 647-5608.
21tp 11/5


FURNITURE: 5 Recliners
1 Antique Recliner 3 Rocking
Chairs 1 Loveseat Wrought Iron
Chair & Stool Wicker Chair*
Papasan Chair Assorted Office
Chairs Lift Chair. Can be seen at
Johnnie's Trim Shop
310 4th St., Port St. Joe
I1c If'5


COINS BY THE BAY! I buy and sell old
coins and paper money. Billy Stephens.
fair prices. Home 229-8104, bus. 229-
6803. .tic 10/1


STUMP GRINDING
Best prices in town!
1-800-628-8733
A-I Tree Service & Stump Grinding
Vickery Enterprises, Inc.



Steve Brant's

ROOFING

LICENSED & INSURED
LIC. #RC0050321 .
Port St. Joe Call
229-6326
Mobile 899-0219 or
899-0218 tI 7/2


Free Estimates Your Satisfaction Our Concern
The Supply Dock, Inc. Bayside Floorcovering
Carpet Vinyl* Wood Floor1 l' sn
Ceramic Tile & VCT Paint
RON & FAYE WESTMARK (850) 927-2674, FAX (850) 927-3695
"iSi 139B W. Gorrie Drive St. George Island, FL 32328-9706


1f GARRY L. GADDIS
AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION & REPAIR
EXTENDED WARRANTY,* FREE ESTIMATES REPAIRS ON ALL BRANDS INSTANT FINANCING
SERVICE AGREEMENTS
648-5474 FL License ER 0010992, RA0054218,


LIC. #RF0051042 RG0051008* ER 0011618
JOHNNY MIZE PLUMBING
Sre PLUMBING CONTRACTOR NEW CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS
FreeREMODELING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
stmlates INSTALLATION OF WATER LINES AND SEWER LINES
S MINOR ELECTRICAL
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 80/2294W21


St. Joe Glass & Mirror
816-D 4th St. Port St. Joe, FL 32456 227-3885
Mirrors Plex-Glass Furniture Tops Desk Tops
Residential Commercial Industrial Shower Doors
Boat Glass Heavy Equipment Glass


PUMP REPAIR& SALES


HAL KEEL


LICENSED & INSURED


H & M IRRIGATION
for All Your Watering Needs
S FREE ESTIMATES .


229-2738


MMMMF


TRADES and SERVICES


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The Star. Port St. Joe. FL Thursday. Nov. 5. 1998


Little Tykes Activity Garden (new), $50.
Treadmill/skier machine, $50. 227-
7125. Itc 11/5
Kenmore microwave, digital, excel. con-.
dition. $50 obo. 227-7196 after 6:00.
MTD yard machine, 14 hp 38" cut rear
bagger, still under warranty, excellent
cond., $900. Call 647-3181 after 5:00.
2tp 10/29

Queen and king size water beds, 12x65'
mobile home, cheap, needs repair. 647-
5106. tfc 11/5
AVON serving Tyndall, the beaches and
Port St. Joe. Susan. 647-3651.
tfc 11/5
Cathy's Bookkeeping Service, 14 yrs.
exp; general bookkeeping for personal
or business accounts including sales
tax & quarterly payroll reports; ref
available, 639-2833. 19tp 7/23
One Story & Clark piano, a contempo-
rary console, like new, 37.5" high, $895.
You move. Call 227-2019. tfc 11/5
-rBalgains Galore in-
PAWN SHOPPE
Watch Bands & Batteries,
302-B Reid Ave. Call 227-Pawn,
Buy, Sell or Trade

TOPSOIL DRIVEWAY SHELL
MUSHROOM COMPOST
BARFIELD'S, 229-2727


Babysitting in my home for Christmas
shopping. Will work for 4 hr. minimum
and 6 hr. maximum, Friday, Saturday
or Sun., 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call for more
details. 648-4706. 6tp 11/5

Residential Custom Wood
Commercial Industrial
AS R Fence
Feselop ad CocreteI Work
Albert Fleischmann FREE Estimaies
EIN 1#593115646 (850) 647-4047




HANDPAINTED SIGNS
& PET PORTRAITS
M50-647-9233
250 Bay St. St. Joe Beach, FL


SA Catherine L. Collier
Independent Sales
f .' Representarihe
U "211 Alien Memorial Way *
A Port St. Joe

AVOI ( 22460


Gulf Diesel Service
Diesel Engine Repair-
229-8651 or 227-8024
S Phone Mobile
OWNER: Ben Sherrill


MOBIE H ME P E T S RE L ITATTHEA ECIRC ub iTcOUTORENo t Hce


70x14' Fleetwood in park at Mexico
Beach. 2 bd., 2 bath, cen. h&a, $4,000
roof overhead, sell for $6,900. Call 648-
8940. ltp 11/5
1985 14x56' mobile home, 2 bdrm., 1
1/2 ba. custom cabinets, cathedral ceil-
ings, plywood floors, carpeted. Nice.
827-2885. 2tp 10/29
1987 Liberty 14x56' cen. h/a, dish-
washer, refrigerator, custom glass cabi-
nets, recently carpeted throughout, set
up .on your lot or mine.'$6,500. Some
financing available. 850-893-9553 or
639-2728. 2tc 10/29
Gulf County has locally owned company
with D C A modular homes that qualify
for the S.H.I.P. program. With several
floor plans to choose from, on your
land, or our lot. Fully finished on con-
crete foundation contact J & W
Development, 236 Balboa St. or call
647-8843. 4tc 10/22
1993 14x70 Fleetwood, 2 bdrm., 2 ba.
Approved. for Zone TIT. appliances plus
washer/dryer, like new. Single, original'
owner. Callaway Park, .$16,500. 871-
1981. 4tc 10/15





Did you know that animals taken to the
city or county pound/animal shelter are
exterminated after 7 days? tfc 11/5


.STEVE OUTBOARD
MARINE
229-BOAT

FENCE 8 REPAIR
"All Kinds of Fences"
Serving the Beaches w;th
25 years experience
For Free Estimate
Ca 647-9233
250 Bay Sr Port St Joe, FL 32456


STRICKLAND ELECTRIC
All rype Electrical Work
24 Hr Service
LIC EkO0013168- INSURED
647-8081
ALAN STRICKLAND



SMALL ENGINE,

PARTS, BLADES,

ENGINES, REPAIRS
at Barfield's Lawn 8
Garden, 302-B Reid Ave.
229-27272
New & used mowers &
equipment.
SrlIe 7/30


PHILS HOME IMPROVEMENTS
REPAIR AND REMODELING
(850) 229-6460
Phil Collier Residential Contractor
21ec9/17 Licensed and Insured Lic. #RR-0067199


THE CABINET SHOPPE

JEFF POWELL, OWNER OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE
580 Palmetto Dr., Overstreet Phone 648-4088
Port St. Joe, FL 32456 7ice Fax 68-8752


Business and Personal Payroll Preparation
Financial and Estate Planning Bookkeeping Service

FRANK J. SEIFERT
Accounting arid Income Tax Service
Telephone 509 Fourth St.
Office (850) 229-9292 PR 0. Box 602
Home (850) 648-5919 P9rt St. Joe, FL 32457



Pcene Heating & Cooling
LICENSED INSURED SALES AND SERVICE
A/C Heating Ice Machines Comm. Refrigeration New & Existing Homes
Owner: Brent Pierce Phone: 229-2665
State Lic. #RA0066486 229-COOL


S Office: 850-229-6018
+ FTAX.': 850-229-8976


C. R. SMITH & SON, INC.
Excavating Land Clearing Fill Dirt Port-O-Let
Rentals Crushed Oyster Shells Mushroom
Compost and Sand
Complete Septic Service!
Installation Pump-Out Repair


U


KITIES-Want a kitten? Come see my
family of beautiful bright-eyed babies.
Sweet, cute, playful, little angels ready '
for a loving home. May babies have been:
wormed, have .no fleas or ear mites.
Guaranteed to give you houts of plea-
sure, each comes with their own toy'.
Also looking for foster homes. Give us a
call, ask for Jenny, 647-4047. tfc 11f/5


WEWA. 314 Lake Alice Park Dr., 2/3 BR
home, commercial possibilities, cen.
h/a. many extras. Owner financing, or
SHIP funding possible. 860,000. Crystal
Sands Realty, Inc. 648-4400. tfc 11/5
St. Joe Beach. 2 bedroom home with 4
large choice lots,. chain link fence,
$185,000., Crystal Sands Realty, 648-
4400. tfc ll/5


o- St. Joe Beach. Santa Anna St. Vacant
i lot, 50x 175', in' first block from beach.
$35,000. Crystal Sands Realty. 648-
. 4400. tic 11/5


Gulfaire Owner selling 4 bedroom
(split bedroom plan), 2 bath home near
pool and tennis, court. On cul-de-sac.'
Call 647-3686. I tc 11/5


2 bdrm.. 1 ba.. liv. rm..' den. laundry
room unfurnished, with shop or storage
bldg. out back. 523 7th St.. Port St. Joe.'
Call 827-2902 after 6. tfc 9/3


3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home wvlhh cen.^. Reduced to S 180.000. Mexico Beach.
h&a. new dishwasher, In ground pool., 102 N. 36th St./ Beautiful 3 br, 2 ba.
with fenced back yard. Ideal location home very tastefully done, many extras,
close to schools. Excellent neighbor- zoned general commercial. Crystal
hood, 105 Yaupon St. Call 227- 1568 for Sands Realty, 648-4400. tfc 11/5
appointment. 4tc 11/5


Townhome,' Cape San 'Blas. Like. new, ,
numerous Improvements, security gate.
magnificent view of the gulf. Great
rental investment. Must see. 850-227-
3351. fc 11 /5
St. Joe Beach. 136 Atlantic St. 2 BR
beach cottage with Florida room and
screened front porch In first block from
ulf. fenced yard, many extras.
72,000. Crystal Sands Realty.
trc 11/5


Will do house cleaning / light paint-
ing. Call 647-8049. 2tc 10/29

Alcoholics Anonymous, Surflide,
Serenity Group, meets Mon., Thurs.'
Fri. at 7:30 p.m. CST at the 1Ist United
Methodist Church, 22nd St., Mexico
Beach. Women's open AA meeting, 12
noon CST Thursdays.

G & 1 Enterprises
BASIC LAWN CARE
We Manicure Your Lawn to Your
Specifications
850-647-5722, fax 647-3870,
Cell 850-227-6738 qc 7P2


BOB'S PAINT &C
BODY SHOP
30 Continuous Years of
Automotive Body Repair
Rebuild Wrecks
Body & Window Work
Expert Automotive Painting
FREE ESTIMATES on Your Body Work
MV02522
Call or See BOB HEACOCK
Baltzell Ave. Phone 227-7229


St. Joe Beach. Large double Mdae
mobile home, fireplace. Jacuzzi.
75'x150' corner lot, fenced back yard,
v.ith workshop Reduced to $73,900
Crystal Sands Realty. 648-4400.
tfc 11/5

Lots for Sale: Port St. Joe, high and dry,
ready to build on. no fill needed. Corner
of Palm Blvd. and 19th Street on canal.
Call Phil 227-2112 or 229-8409.
tfc 11/5


Circle S Rerinishing
Repair Touchup or Complete
Refinishing. We do it ALL from
furniture to floor. Free Estimates
This area's mosi experienced refinishers
827-6828 ask for Dusty


STUCCO
by DeGraff
Affordable REAL
Stucco Work
Over 50 colors to choose from.
All Stucco-
No Styrofoam
Also specializing in:
: Simulated Brick
Simulated Stone
Quality Painting
Call Tim, "The
Stucco Man"
229-8588
Mobile # 227-5424


BOBBY CRUM

TREE SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

40 Years Experience 648-8770


Ar{ttetion. to .- etai

Michael Wood Residential Contractor 227-1589
Fine carpentry & architectural details
repairs remodels decks fences
Insured License #RR0067190


2025 Marvin Avenue.
a 'lJl Port St. Joe, FL 32456
License #RC0067081'

Phone(85'0)

-.25 sars ex C- 229m6859
i c 10/1



BROWARD DAVIS 6 ASSOC., INC.

Land Surveying and Engineering

Apalachicola Office:

48 Avenue D, Suite A

850-653-3900
.. lp 10/1


STEAM CLEANING STEAM CLEANING

o CARPET CLEANING




Odor Control 24 Hr. Water Damage Z
, !(850) 2&s 6SJ5 *a98"rrnia" 63
0 *


STEAM: CLEANING


1/2 acre lots, 5 miles n. of Overstreet
Bridge at Creekview Subd., with septic
tank & well. $2,500 down, $132.16 mo.
Call George, 229-6031. tfc 11/5
A nice 3 bdrm., 2 ba. double wide
mobile home on 75x150 lot in quiet
neighborhood on St. Joe Beach, asking
$55,000. Call-647-3292. tfc 9/3
Home for sale by owner: brick home. 1
1/2 lots, nice neighborhood. 4 bed-
rooms, 2.5 baths, family room. sun
room. Formal living & dining room.
Custom kitchen & breakfast nook, hot
tub, swimming pool, large deck, fenced
in back yard. 2700 sq. ft. heating &
cooling. Location 103 20th St., PSJ
(904) 229-8409. By appointment only.
tfc 11/5

Lot for sale: 145'x150', high and dry
corner lots on Hayes Avel & Pompano.
Great investment. Call 229-8079.
tfe 11/5

246 Pompano St., Highland View.'
Nice home' on 2 lots. 3 large bedrooms.
completely remodeled, view of bay. no
down payment with SHIP program. low
monthly payments. Call Joan at Crystal
Sands Realty, Mexico Beach. 648-4400.,
tc 11/5

GULF VIEW Large mobile home lot in
restricted subdivision. High elevation.
paved streets, city water & chain link
fence on boundaries. Located on Auger
Ave. and Sunray Court, Beacon Hill,
$35,000. Call Parker Realty of Mexico
Beach, Inc. for further info. 850-648-
5777. tfc 11/5

108 Sunset Circle PSi
This 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom
home is newly renovated whh many extras
Custom kitchen, study, living rm din ng rm,
fireplace. Great outdoor living area, covered
deck, summer k6chen. 18'x36' in ground
pool This home sits on 1/2 acre in a greal
neighborhood Very motivated to sell MUST
SEEI By Appi only 227-7535. Asking
$139,900.00.
Owner-Agent



1/2 acre lots on
paved county road,
septic tanks, wells,
natural gas, ready
to move onto.
$16,000. Owner
financing with 10%
down. Call Billy
Carr, 227-2020,
647-3381.
tfc 11/5







Two small hens. Call after 12. 229-
8225, ask for Linda or Ms. Betty.
Wanted: Used washers and dryers. Call
229-8485, ask for Willard. 2tc 10/29


Want to Buy: Sterling silver pieces,
dresser sets and crystal jars with ster-
ling silver lids. 850-785-3098.
4tc 10/15


S S &w AI S -< 74!et 4


PUBLIC

NOTICES

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,
Department of State, the fictitious trade name
under which It will be engaged in business and in
which said business Is to be carried on, to-wit:
NAME TO BE REGISTERED: Viceroy Investigation.
MAILING ADDRESS: 8066 W. Highway 98. Port St.
Joe, Florida 32456.
OWNER (S): Richard J. Glazar.
Itc, November 5, 1998.


Prudential
Resort Realty of
SSt. George Island


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THTETATE OF
FLORIDA, IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY.
ANGIE SNYDER.
Petitioner,
Vs. CASE NO. 98-313CA
GROVER C. MILLER, If living, and If dead.
then to his unknown heirs at law, legatees,
devisees or grantees, and LORENE T. MILLER,
If living, and If dead, then to her unknown
heirs at law, legatees;. devisees or grantees,
K Respondents. ,
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: GROVER C. MILLER, If living, and If dead.
then, to his unknown heirs at law, legatees.
devisees or grantees, whose last known
address was:
2419 McDaniel Drive Selma AL 36701
LORENE T. MILLER, If living, and if dead,
then to her unknown heirs at law, legatees.
devisees or grantees, whose last known
address was:
2419 McDaniel Drive Selma AL 36701
RE: Lots Number Seven (7) and Eight (8) of Block
"B", C. F. Hanlon Subdivision No. 1. being a
subdivision of part of Fractional Section 36.
TIS. R10W. according to the plat of said sub-
division on file in the office of the Clerk of
Circuit Court, Gulf County, Florida.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to
quiet title to the above described property has been
filed against you and you are required to serve a
copy of your written defenses, if any, to THOMAS
S. GIBSON of RISH & GIBSON. P.A., Petitioner's
j attorney, whose address Is 206 E. 4th Street, P. 0.
Box 39, Port St. Joe, FL 32457, on or before
Noxen-mber,13, 1998, and file the original with the
Clerk oft this Court, either before service on
PeUUoner i3.rney :..r nmIediately thcreat-er ora
deulh sill be entered agalri ...u for the relief
de handed m the complaint or petition.
\\TrNESS mv hand and veal of this Court on the
7th di o.f Ociober. i998 "
BENNY C, LISTER
CIRCUrIT COURT CLERK
GULF COUNTY. FLORIDA
By:/s/ Tonya Knox
Deputy Clerk ,.,
4tc. October 15, 22. 29. and November 5, 1998. "


NOTICE OF ORDINANCE
The City of Wewahitchka proposes to adopt
the i.Ull,Wing Ordinance :
Ordinance No.10-12-98
AN ORDINANCE GRANTiG TO THE FRAN-
CHISEE. THE NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO
ERECT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE IN. UNDER:
OVER, ALONG. ACROSS THE STREETS
LANES, AVENUES. SIDEWALKS ALLEYS.
BRIDGES, HIGHWAYS. EASEMENTS DEDI-'"
CATED FOR COMPATIBLE USES AND OTHER,
PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF
WE WAHITCHKA FL AND THE SUBSEQUENT
ADDITIONS THERETO TOWERS. CABLES
AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES FOR THE FUR.
POSE OF CONSTRUCTING. OPERATING,
MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING BROADBAND
TELE-COMMUNICATIONS NETilORKI TRANS-
MISSION AND DISTRIBUTION BY CABLE
TELEtISION SIGNALS FOR A PERIOD OF FIF-.
TEEN 1151 YEARS REGULATING THE SAME
AND PROVIDING FOR COMPENSAllON OF
THE cm
A public hearing on the Ordinance will be
held on No'emrbr 9 199e. al 6 45 PM Central
Time. a iihe Cir, Hill in We-Aahnchka FL
The Ordmnance mYa e inspected bN the put.
lie at the Cir' Hall in W cvahtnchka and ll isner.
eatid parLeI, rnt, appear at the meeUing and be
heJard a1th re)perl | to&.e prop.:-e.l Ordlnance
3tc, October 22, 29 and November 5, 1998.
BID NO. 9899-07
The Gull Courrv Bo.3r. of' C unty Comrruminers
v.ll rec:el'e bids l'r.ri, ny1' person conpmny or cor-
p4ra.uor Tifereoted in selling the Courry tho e Iaol
lwing
PRECAST CONCRETE INTERLOCKING
EROSION CONrROL BLOCK
FOR
GASKIN PARK HEADWALL
Specifications can be obtained at the Gulf County
Clerk's office, 1000 5th Street, Port St. Joe. Florida
32456. ,
Deliver Date must be specified.
please indicate on the envelope that this is a
SEALED BID, the BID NUMBER, and what the BID
Is for..
Bids will be received .until Monday. November 23.
1998 at 5:00 p.m., E.D.T., at the Office of the Clerk
of Court 1000 5th Street. Port St. Joe. Florida
32456. The Board reserves the right to reject any
and'all proposals received.
GULF COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
S/s/ Tommy Knox. Chairman
/s/ Benny C. Lister. Clerk
2tc. November 5 and 12, 1998.


NOTICE
Notice Is hereby given that the City Commission of
the City of Port St. Joe, sitting as the Board of
Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the
Commission Chamber at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday,
November 17, 1998, to determine whether the City
will authorize a deviation to the Zone Ordinance for
a variance of approximately thirteen feet on the
eastern most property line of Lot 1 and the north
half of Lot 2, Block 66, for the purpose of allowing
the land owner to build within 2 feet of the alley at
the eastern most extremity of ,his building. All
according to a site plan on file In the office of the
City Clerk.


/s/ Pauline Pendarvis
City Clerk
2tc, November 5 and 12. 1998.
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPOSED FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
FOR
"GREENHILL SUBDIVISION"'
- The proposed Greenhill Subdivision plat shall be
on file for public review November 5 November 18.
1998 in the Gulf County Planning/Building office.
The purpose of the viewing is to provide informa-
tion to interested persons about the proposed sub-
division. The office is openM-F. 8-5, E.S.T.
Questions should be directed to the
Planning/Building Director at (850) 229-6111 or at
Gulf County Courthouse. Room 147, 1000 Cecil G.
Costin. Sr. Boulevard, Port St. Joe. Florida 32456.
1tc. November 5, 1998.


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