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SIXTY-FIRST YEAR, NUMBER 47


PSJ AAA & Dixie Boys All
Stars Headed to State!
Line-Ups on Pages 9-11A
GFC Graduates First
Plumbers Details on Page 28
GC Majors Vie for District
Championship See Page 1 1A
Hurricane Safe Extension
at Beaches VFD
Story, Photo on Page 4B
"Green Acres"-A
Captivating Farm Idea
Who? Where? Page 8A
Summer Dining Out
See Fine Choices on Page 6A
Law Enforcement Reports
City & County on Page 5A



Gulf Taxable


Values Up


$78.6 Million
SGullf County Property
Appraiser Kesley Colbert brought
what might have been a surprise
to most taxing authorities in the
county when he recorded a siz-
able increase in overall property
values on his preliminary
appraiser's report.


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PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 32456 THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1999


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This photo shows the future location of Port City Shopping Centv's several business complex.


Center Development Announced
Local businessman George Duren announced plans
Wednesday morning to build Port City Shipping Center on seven
acres of property located on the northwest corner of the inter-
section of Highway 98 and First Street in Port St. Joe.
Duren said he expects to develop the property over the next
year and has set a target date for early summer in 2000 for much
of the Port City Shopping Center to be open for business.
He expects the project's five to six businesses to occupy
approximately 60,000 square feet of buildings. The focal busi-
ness will be his Piggly Wiggly supermarket which w\ill relocate
from Cecil G. Costin. Sr. Boulevard and fill about 35.000 square
feet of the shopping center complex.
A clothing store, general merchandise. and other yet to be
determined businesses will be located within the shopping cen-
ter's main building. A fast food restaurant will also be located on
an out-parcel of property near the main buildings.
Duren said plans were sketchy at this time. but his long term
goal was in place, "I want to help bring better jobs and a better
facility with which to serve our customers."
"1 believe this complex can also be a real asset to the area as
we search to attract new businesses and industry." he added.
Duren said he and Chris Hine. St. Joe Company's Vice
President of Industrial and Commercial Development. have
recently finalized the agreement for purchase of the property. He
also stated that St. Joe was very cooperative and supportive of
the project.
Port City Shopping Center will be the first full fledged shop-
ping center to. be established in Gulf County.


Marina Grand Opening



Set For This Saturday A J
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According to the documents,
sizeable-a.appaised .%alue increas-_
es are being registered through-
out Gulf County, with the excep-
tion of the City of Port St. Joe.
Overall, Gulf County and the
Gulf County School Board will see
an increase of $78.6 million dol-
lars in taxable property values,
(See VALUES on Page 7A)


Wewahitchka

Commission

Rejects Bids
Wewahitchka city commis-
sioners decided to reject all bids
received for emergency generators
during the board's regular meet-
ing last Tuesday.
Commissioners .held a work-
shop prior to the board's regular,
meeting, to discuss and evaluate
the bids. They had requested'bids
on up to five generators to furnish
emergency power at City Hall, city
pump stations, and the water
plant.
The board decided that the
low bid was more than they could
afford at this time for the genera-
tors and decided to reevaluate its
need further before proceeding
with the purchase.
The board also discussed a
speeding problem on, Walnut
Street in Wewahitchka which was
brought to its attention by a local
resident.
Books Still Open for
Mayor/Commissioner Race
Books are still open to regis-
ter to vote or to qualify for the
mayor/commissioner race set for
Tuesday, September 7th.
Candidates wishing to qualify
for the race must qualify between
noon ohn July 19th and noon on
July 23rd in order to seek the
post. Qualifying fees are $29.50.
Anyone wishing to register, to,
vote in the election should do so
before the registration books close-
on August 9 at 5:00 p.m., ET.
Voters can register either at
Wewahitchka City Hall or in the
Gulf County Courthouse office of
Gulf County Supervisor of
Elections Cora Sue Robinson.
City Clerk Jerri Linton also
wanted to remind voters that
Florida law now requires that all
elections be held in accordance
with the time zone of the county
seat. Therefore, polls will open at
6:00 a.m. central time and close
at 6:00 p.m., CT.


A new path to tourism and
...economic growth will open._.
Saturday. July 24, when the City'
of Port St. Joe unveils a 199-slip.
S3.2 million marina that will
mean a new home for charter
fishermen, sport anglers, boating
enthusiasts and tourists looking
for the charm of small-town
Florida. great fishing and a state
of the art marina with a natural
deep-water channel.
Brandy Marine Inc. will oper-
ate the marina for The Port St.
Joe Marina Inc.. a subsidiary of
The, St. Joe Company (NYSE:
JOE), which has leased the facil-
ity from the City of Port St. Joe.
On hand for the ribbon cutting
and grand opening of the marina,
the first of its kind in Gulf
County, will be, U.S. Represen-
tative. Allen Boyd; State-Repre-
sentatives Beverly Kilmer and
Allan Bense; Peter S. Rummell,
chairman and CEO of St. Joe;
James D. Motta, president of
CEO of Arvida/St. Joe's commu-
nity development arm; Marina
manager and Brandy vice presi-
dent Richard A. Hance; city and
county officials and more.
The first. deep-water marina
of its kind in Gulf County, civic
and business leaders say this
facility will help spur economic'
growth in the county which has
been wracked by' the 11-month
shutdown of its largest employer,
Florida Coast Paper Co./LLC.
The grand opening celebra-
tion starts at 10 a.m (EDT) with
music from Steel Breeze, free
refreshments and displays,
including a regatta; a 53-foot
U.S. Coast Guard cutter; antique
boats; motor yachts from the Bay
Point Yacht Club; speedboats
from the Powerboat Association;
horse rides; a petting zoo; an
artificial reef; and an emergency
oil spill containment display. The
ribbon cutting will be at noon
with brief remarks form
Blomgren, Hance, Rummell, Port
St. Joe city attorney Billy Joe
Rish, Mayor Frank Pate and
County Commission Chairman
Tommy Knox.
The marina will help breathe
new life Into the economy of Gulf
County and Port St. Joe and
establish the area as a major
destination for boaters, anglers
and tourists.
"The city of Port St. Joe .is
clearly taking a progressive
approach to gain maximum
value from its marina-both as a
community amenity and eco-
nomic contributor," says
Blomgren.
James Rester, president of
Arvida/St. Joe West Florida said
the marina is just the first step in


turning Gulf County from an .
.-:.undiscovered .paradise". to..a.
coastal destination. "Future pro-
jects *may Include the develop- .
ment of a marina hotel and other.
projects," said Rester.
St. Joe chose Brandy Marine
to manage the marina because of
its commitment to quality and
customer service, "Brandy
Marine Is a recognized leader n
marina management," said Chris
Hine, vice president of commer-
,cial development for St. Joe.
Brandy Marine was key in
arranging St. Joe's long-term
lease arrangement with the city
which, with renewals,- extends for
up to 40 years. including an


. -option to purchase.
.-.. 'LPreble-Rish, Inc. of Pbrt- St:
d Joe, with offices in Tallahassee
and Panama City. designed the
state-of-the-art facility and over-
saw its development. "It turned
out fabulous and we're proud to
have been involved from the
inception, said Greg Preble, pres-
ident of Preble-Rish, Inc. "The
fact that it's helping the commu-
nity is important to us. With the
new marina, the revitalized
downtown area and St. Joe's
efforts. Port St. Joe and Gulf
County are becoming a great
place to live."'
Constriction was done by
(See MARINA on Page 8A)


On tStrker
Steelworkers Vote to Strike Premier


Members of local Steelwork-
ers 14963 voted Friday to strike
Premier Services Corporation
after failing to reach agreement
during contract negotiations.
Beginning at 12:00 .midnight
on Friday, July 16, 34 union
employees of the company formal-
ly went on strike for the first time
since 1978-21 years.
Johnny Ray McGill, union
president, said 85% of union
members supported the strike
question.
"We do hope the issue can be
resolved as quick as possible and
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we can get this settled," McGill
stated as he discussed his feel-
ings about the prospect for a
quick resolution to the dispute.
Jim Williams, local plant
manager, said the company did
not want to comment about the
strike nor the issues involved. He
stated, "We don't want to-try and
negotiate a contract in the news
media."
McGill and several other.
union representatives expressed
that the real issues involved went
beyond the minor separation
(See STRIKE on Page 7A)
--X"LfUA6


Several striking workers seek shade while walking the picket line.


Marina management erects huge flag pole in preparation for ceremonies.



Grant Writer Gets


OK to Go Fishing

Going for $150,000 Boat Ramp IPark Grant


An article in The Star, two'
weeks ago expressed the City of
Port St. Joe's dissatisfaction with
Summit Professional Services,
Inc. (of Tallahassee) as the city's
grant writers.
"It's time to fish or cut bait,"
Commissioner David Horton said
during the discussion at the July
6th meeting.
During a workshop session
with the grant writing firm's rep-
resentatives Tuesday, Lisa Oaks
told commissioners her firm was
not only ready to fish, but had
already been wetting the hook a
little bit.
Summit's representative apol-
ogized for any misunderstanding
about the company's plans.
But, Mayor Frank Pate
,explained that there were no mis-
understandings on his part.
Summit said it would make appli-
cations for grants at no -expense
to the city unless the grants were
won, and prior to the board's 'last
meeting he was told just the
opposite.
After a lengthy discussion,.
the board unanimously agreed to
a revised edition of a contract
agreement which also includes a


cancellation agreement.
Summit's representatives
outlined nine grant opportunities
currently being explored for the
city.
$150,000 Frank Pate
Park/Boat Ramp Grant
City commissioners decided
to move full steam ahead with a
$150,000 FRDAP grant applica-
tion to tackle several major reno-
vations, rebuilding, and addition
needs at Frank Pate, Jr.
Park/Boat Ramp. ,
It certainly has been no secret
that several problems exist at' the
local boat ramp-both with the
ramp itself and channel depth
during low tides. As the area has
grown as a recreational site a
need for additional playground
equipment, improved parking,
fishing docks, fencing for a "tot
lot", and numerous other needs
are also being discussed regular-
ly.
Bill Kennedy, of Preble-Rish,
Inc., Consulting Engineers, told
commissioners he was ready to go
forward with the grant application
process as he gave the board an
outline of the scope of the project
(See GRANT WRITER on Page 7A)


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" E rPAE TWO THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1999


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Apalachicola River



Has Many Uses

An Attempt to Decide Who Gets

the Most Attention A Tricky Deal
WE WONDER WHAT REP. BEV KILMER and the Corps of
Engineers have been thinking to make them even imagine they
can dream up a maintenance plan which will both satisfy the
vocal citizens who are opposed to any river dredging and the
Corps, which is dead-get on continuing dredging activities?
One would need more than a modicum of the product in his
gizzard to ever arrive at such a plan as that.-Both sides have
already agreed to disagree! The vocal natives of Florida, up and
down the river banks, have already arrived at the conclusion
that the Corps is raping the river, and its adjoining sloughs. The
Corps, on the other hand, has reams of scientific data, support-
ing its claim that they are merely maintaining the river for com-
mercial use.
THERE HAS TO BE A MIDDLE GROUND, Rep. Kilmer, state
biologists, geologists, and other groups seem to think.
We don't think so.
The way things stand now, nothing will satisfy the local
interests, .but for the Corps to pull up stakes and go back -to'
where they came from. Neither will anything satisfy the Corps
and their seen need; but to allow then to dredge where and how
they please.
With a situation such as this, there can be no winner, nei-
ther the local interests nor the Corps; certainly not John Q.
Citizen, who wants to purchase cheap fertilizer shipped over the
waterway or go fishing on his infrequent holidays.
THE WAY. WE SEE IT, the river is there for all interests to
use. It's there to allow him to use it for cheap transportation. It's
there to allow him' to use it for water recreation when he !so
desires. It's there to allow him -to enjoy looking at its serene
beauty. It's there to provide him with a cool source of drinking
water .
Water is a primary element, necessary for mankind. The self-
ish uses must take a backseat when we go to considering prior-
ities.. The river is there for all to use; whether it is for trans-
portation, recreation. enjoyment, or drinking. No single element
can use it exclusively. ,



Fricassee or Poison

ALLEN LEE "TINY" DAVIS didn't deserve the concern being
vented in the direction of his corpse. He didn't allow his murder
victims any choice sG&hoaowthey\were.-to die. wrquestl.ki whether
or not-he was hurting.them. He just ,blundered-.on-ahead and
continued to bludgeon.a pregnant woman and her, daiighters to
death with little concern about their welfare or suffering.
What's all this fuss about old "Sparky" causing him a little
nosebleed? How do you put a person to death in a humane man-
ner?
Florida's electric chair has been doing a good job of making
criminals all over the state dread being caught and convicted.
Isn't that what it's supposed to do? Isn't the death penalty, itself,
somewhat of a deterrent? It certainly isn't something to be
desired or sought after.-
THE METHOD OF EXECUTION has nothing to do with jus-
tice, It's the penalty for taking the life of another. whether or
not it causes its victim to have a nosebleed.
Should Ted Bundy have been made to suffer?
Should Timothy McVeigh have to suffer? .
Should the several other killers, who ended lives for' no good
season, have to suffer? .
Nobody will argue the fact that they deserved to die. So what .'
is four problem with causing a little nosebleed? No doubt they
suffered nosebleeds while, fighting with other b6ys When. they
were young.
The electric chair is effective and it's paid for. So. why not
use it?,Why not cause'a' little dread at being executed?


Hunker Down With Ies


by Kesley Colbert


All In The Family


" They came from Flatwoods.
Kentucky. andd Ceredo. West
Virginia, and' Franklin Furnace.
Ohio. They came from Lexangton.
Ashland. St. Louis, Baton Rouge.
Georgetown, Atlanta ...
They were farmers, lawyers,
engineers, retired navy, school
teachers, truck drivers, IBM spe-
cialists '. .


Cousin Mark stood six l':oot s'L
Lncle Brian might have been an
inch or two o\er live leet Lhey
came in all shapes and sizes. there
\were in-laws and outlasi., big one.,
and little 'uns. younL anrd :nold .
almost seventy in, all.
This was the Roberts Family
Reunion.
And this FoIurI of .JLOl', week-
end it was being celebrated in
Raceland. Kentucky.
I'd heard about this thing ,for
years. About the laughter, the
hugs, the stories, the food, the love
it sounded almost too good to
be true!
I gathered up a road map and


a canteen of water and started
north If there was a Raceland. Ky.
and a family named Roberts. I
planned to swap some stones withL
them and possibly garner a
meal at the same time .
AuIt Jackie gave me a hug at
the door. And didn't seem to notice
that I didn't have any dishes in my
hand. I recovered rather nicely by
helping the couple behind me
"bring in," their pots and pots and
pots .
"Just something special I
whipped up for today," I said to-
Aunt Allene in the kitchen as'I set,
one of the "borrowed" canisters' on
the counter.' The trick here is to


look like you belong.
Uncle Harry Gene shook my
hand. "And you are ?"
"My goodness." I needed a
quick diversion. "Have you noticed
how much weight cousin Leland
has lost?"
"l sure have, he looks better
donn't vnu think .


.Aunt Jackie gave me another
hu g. ., '; : .. ,
Cousin Randy arrived. "The
later we come the uglier we get!"
SWhat a great line. And. of course,
his family was beautiful. The only
disconcerting thing about cousin
Randy was he got in the kitchen
rather early and was snacking
before the meal! That's what I
came forl
Aunt Nell Ruth was laughing
and hugging and writingg down
everyone's name, all: at the same
time Every family'has one! She
.was still "organizing" even after the
reunion was in' full swing.
Uncle Ked and Uncle Franklin
shook my hand and gave me the
big Roberts family welcome.
Leonard and Shirley were glad to
see me. The young boys were kick-
ing basketballs into. my back-I
was beginning to feel right at
home.
Aunt Jackie gave me a hug.
Linda was the oldest cousin. It
said so right .on the "Grandchil-
dren of John and Cora Roberts"
chart that everyone got a copy of.
I'd never seen folks brave enough
to actually write down ages at one
of these things ,
Ahh, finally, the, blessing. I
maneuvered silently during the
prayer toward the front of the eat-
ing table I was fixing to get
down to business. ",I opened my
eyes and found. myself forty-
seventh in line! I wasn't dealing
with rookies here folks!
Nothing on the eighty foot
"pick up table" was sauteed.
Nothing was swimming in aujus.
.,,,There was no, wate I crest or
..flamingoed duck ...... he chicken
fwras fried. The turnips were hot.
'."There were four different broccoli
casseroles. You could take your
corn fried, smushed, on the cob .
They had bean salad combina-
tions that I'd never even seen.
before! The desserts were on a sep-
arate table like they are supposed
to be. If you're undersized in the
Roberts family-it's your own
fault!!
I took one bite of the chicken
and dumplings and went to look-
-ing for the lady who had prepared
them. I was going home with her.

These folks didn't talk of
"their" accomplishments"- They
didn't "get off" on how 'mch you
made or what you -had become.
The talk wasn't on Kosovo or the
war on crime or golVing ,any num-
ber of America's problems'. The
talk wag' of family", .frgrowing up
together, of taking a bath with
yourr two sisters, of the first car, of
(See'KESLEY on Page 5A)


He Wants to be Buried on Capitol Building Lawn

I HAVE PLENTY OF time to \ about my old friend, Claude the fact that he was the first gov- gtiral ball wi
read the newspapers, in depth, '.. Kirk. ernor of territorial Florida. Madam X cli
now. Before TWOMR [the week of I It seems Claude has had Kirk claims a like distinction "Kirk later reve
my retirement], I was lucky if I another wild-hair of an idea to go" for himself because he was the' lady as Erika
had.time to scan the headlines along ,with the numerous other- .** first Republican to serve as gov- J ebhas ir
thoroughly before my day began. i I wild-hair ideas ,he has already ernor since reconstruction days. l,ating Claude
Isn't that an awful revelation for ehad. Only two other men have had rent by allow
someone who has be-en1i the W 1' y i supported Claude in his that distinction-of being both luxury of a
newspaper business; all his life? run- for, the governor's seat, back Republicans and governor-Jeb Paris :which t
Tt'I sunriini what one can ... in the' late': '60S. Don't ask me Bush and Martinez. rnha.rra.se


learn, by, reading. between the'
lines and paragraphs.
I read old Kes column in its
entirety this week and find out
that I'm supposed to have told
him, on occasion, that' I wrote
about the same 'subjects 1he
wrote about, several years prior
to'his having done .so,.
SHeck. T can't remember what.
I, wrote three weeks ago. much-
less three years!
It sounds good, though. .
The-e' are other columnists .I
how read j. regularly, in .other
Newspapers. Some are written by
people I never heard of before
and some I' don't want to hear bf


ever.again!
'
'' FOR INSTANCE, I was read-
ing William 'Saffire's column .the
other :day,.' around" the 'anivei--
sary of the- famous walk on the
moon taken by American astro-
nauts. .
Saffire started out as a
'speech writer for presidents. He
wrote some of the early speeches
given by President Nixon. In the
..,column i read, Saffife was remi-
niscing 'on the day man. first
stepped, oh the moon... It seems
he wrote a speech for Nixon. to
give. to the nation, just iti case'
the moonwalk mission had hap-


opened to fail, stranding those
men. forever, in space.
The tricky part, according to
.Saffire's column, wasn't landing,
safely oh the moon. The tricky!'
part, and most likely of the oper-
ations to fail, was the joining up
again of the moon module with
the transporter rocket for the
return to earth,
The space walkers faced the
very real aspect of having to walk
home. Likely, they would have
either frozen or starved to death,
out in space, had their hardware
failed to function properly.

':THEN,. I READ AN article


why; I just did!
There were a lot of other
Florida citizens, all over the
state, supporting Claude in his
run'for governor whose opinions
I-respected, \very much. I didn't
especially know Claude, but I
knew several of his supporters
for solid thinking'citizens. .
I-.-, Even solid, thinking citizens
can be fooled some of the time..
At any rate, Claude wants to
be 'buried on the state capitol.
grounds.
He says he and Andrew
Jackson deserve the honor.
Jackson deserves to be buried on
the capitol grounds by virtue of


BOTH MARTINEZ and Kirk
served with more than a little
controversy about their term in
Suffice" Onily time will tell whether
.Bush deserves 'to be categorized
with the other two or not.
The uproar Jeb Bush is
causing with the financing and
operation of the state's school .
system should give him opport4-
nity to either rise above the
established Republican guberna-
torial reputation or become
"done in" by the association.
Claude Kirk,. you remember,
caused a buzz'; of excitement
when he turned up at the inau-


Many mb'
one and folks
trying ta out-I


ith the mysterious
nging, to his arm.
ealed the handsome
a,,nd'married her.
nade a start at emu-
Kirk in;,this depart-
qwing his wife the
shopping tour to
urned out to be an
nt to him.
re faux pas. like that
will consider he is
Claude, Kirk!


CLAUDE KIRK'S desire to be
buried on the capitol site proba-
bly doesn't sit too well with many
Florida Crackers from the
Panhandle. They may consider it
a waste of some good potential
cotton land.
Kirk apparently thought of
this, however, since his proposal
comes from a "flannel-mouth"
proposal in the first place, and
the main ingredient of flannel is
cotton!"',


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Special Thanks


The Port St. Joe Merchants
Association would like to extend
a special thariks to George Duren
on his efforts in raising funds for
the Fourth of July fireworks, and
to the following merchants and

Arizona Chemical
Grant Program
The Arizona Chemical Grant
Program culminated on July 16,
with a field trip to the Olive
Garden and a movie in Panama
City. Transportation was provid-
ed by driver Horace Barr (New
Bethel A.M.E. Church.
The WIG Board appreciates
all the hard work contributed to
coordinating and implementing
this program and send a special
thank you to the project volun-
teers.
The Arizona Chemical Grant
Program volunteers through WIG
included: Pearlie Fields (Coord-
inator), Ruth Phillips, Eugenia
Thomas, Cojean Burns, Maude
Bryant, Bessie Willis, Eara Buie,
Annie Baker, Simone Pittman
and Thelma Lewis.


Colton Thursbay

Colton is Six,,
Colton Thursbay celebrated
his sixth birthday on June 5 at
his house with a G.I. Joe party.
Colton also.,provided horse rides
for his guests, and a clown to
make his day even more exciting.
Colton is the son of William
and Teresa Thursbay of Port St.
Joe.'He is the grandson of Ernest
and Donna Thursbay of Port St.
Joe; and Ralph and Cathy Hobbs
of Mexico Beach. He is the great-
grandson of Mary Mann of Port
St. Joe; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie.
Parker of Mexico Beach; Emeste
Thursday of Panama City; Frank
Williams of Columbia South
Carolina; and- Helen Williams of
Irmo South Carolina.
Colton would like to thank
all of his friends and family for
sharing his special day.


Although
everyone
now knows
it' your


40th


individuals for their donations:
Prudential Resort Realty, St.
Joe Furniture, Hannon Insur-
ance, Citizens Federal Savings
Bank, The Miller Agency, Frank
Pate, Lions Club, Capital City
Bank, Newberry Eye Clinic, GT
Corn, St. Joe Natural Gas, S.M.
Marley and Associates, Rich's
IGA, Blackstone Cable,
Preble-Rish,Inc. Jorge San
Pedro, B & B Properties, Rish
and Gibson, Piggly Wiggly,
Peoples Gas (Panama City),
Shoreline Medical, Chateau Ne-
mours, Ralph Rish, Southern
Electric, Captain Black's Marine,
Sub-way, Eda Ruth Taylor,
Tyndall Federal Credit
Union, Rotary Club, WVewahitch-
ka State Bank, Roy's. Hardware
Bait and Tackle, Florida Power
Corporation, 4 Kiwanis Club,
Board of Gulf County
Commissioners, City of Port St.
Joe and Port St. Joe Merchants
Association.


Final Plans
Final wedding plans for
Sheila Ruth Hightower and
Jason Wayne Register have been
announced. The ceremony will
take place at the Long Avenue
Baptist Church in Port St. Joe on
Saturday, July 24th, at .4:.00
p.m. A reception will follow in the
Family Life Center. All family and
friends are cordially ignited. ,


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Cassidy Logan Hartley

Cassidy is Oine
Cassidy Logan Hartley cele-
brated her first birthday July
16th.
Cassidy is the daughter -of
Ben and Erin Hartley and the
sister of Christopher Hartley of
High Springs. Grandparents are
Rev. Guy LaBonte and Lori
LaBonte of Overstreet.:


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(L to R) Becky Belin and
Kristin Dawson
Attended the Heart of
Dixie Majorette Camp
Becky Belin and Kristin
Dawson recently attended thea
Heart of Dixie Majorette Camp
held at Auburn University. The
three day camp included instruc-
tions in dance twirl, fundamental
and trick twirls and concluded;
with an evaluation of all groups
attending.
Navy Seaman
Apprentice Cain
Navy Seaman Apprentice
i' Chris J. Cain, a 1998 graduate of
Wewahitchka High School,
recently graduated from the
Communications Signal Collect-
ion and Processing Course at,
Naval Technical Training Center
Corry Station in Pensacola.
During' the course, Cain and
other Army, Navy and Air Force
students received instruction on
the gathering and analyzing of,
intelligence information. Cain
took the course as a prerequisite
for entrance into one of more
than five cryptologic technician
technical branch specialized
courses.
He joined the Navy in June,
1998.


Monica Buval

Monica Marks 1st!
Monica Buval, daughter of
Pam and. Chai Buval of Killeen,
Texas, celebrated her first birth-:(
day on July 11, with many'
friends at a backyard picnic,
Monica is the granddaughter of
Karl, and Sherrie .Bowen of Port
St. Joe, and Bernardo and
Lynette Buval 'of the Republic of
Panama.


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there is no need to worry
Dusty, you really don't look
that old & rusty.
Yes, there may be times
you feel that old & then
some, but to us you'll always
look as young as 21.
flappy Birthday-July 25fh'
Love, Your family, Mom & Dad


Tyler Thomas Green

It's A Boy!
Bobby, and Donna Green of
Ringgold, Georgia are proud to
announce the birth of their son,
Tyler Thomas Green.
Tyler. made his grand en-
trance at 2:33 p.m. on July 2
weighing eight pounds 14 ounces
and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Proud grandparents' are Al
and Bonnie Harrison of Wewa-
hitchka, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Green of Ringgold, Georgia.


The Clothes Tree
lMen ', '1i 'miien i' aid Ciildren CotnllutWint Boutique-

200 Reid Avenue
Port St. Joe, FL

Now ACCEPTING SPRING AND SUMMER FASHIONS!
Great Bargains on new and almost new brand name fashions and accessorfles
(850) 229-2454
Open 9 am to 5 pm-Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and
Friday


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Couple Engaged


Mr. and Mrs. Greg Weston.
are proud to announce the forth-
coming marriage of their daugh-
ter, Shelly Renee, to Jimmy Lee
Cannon, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Cannon.
Shelly is a 1995 graduate of
Port St. Joe High School, and a
1998 graduate of Gulf Coast
Community College where she
Received her associates degree in
.nursing. She is employed by Sun
Bridge Care and Rehabilitation


Bishops to Mark

25th Anniversary

S Teresa Bishop-Phillips and
* Melissa Bishop-Phillips cordially
invite all family and friends to
join them in celebrating the 25th
anniversary of their, parents,
Wayne and Laverne Bishop.
The silver anniversary party
will be held on August 8 at 5:00
p.m. in the Springfield
Community Building, Suite 4
(located on Highway 22-A next to
Buddy McLemore Park). Dinner
will be served and dress attire is
requested.
Wayne and Laverne were
married August 10, 1974 in Port
St. Joe. They now reside in
Panama City. In addition to their
two daughters, they have four
grandchildren: Trenten, Drew,
Wade and Danielle Phillips.


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*Home Decor *Antiques

Bridal Registry for Missy Nobles and Eric Ramsey

Open Monday Saturday 10 a.m. 5 p.m.


328 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe

Phone 850-227-1950


for Bay St. Joseph in Port St.Joe
and Bay Medical Center in
Panama City as a registered
nurse.
* u Lee is a 1993 graduate of
.Port St. Joe High School, and
owns and operates Lee's
Automotive Repair in Port St.
Joe.
A September 25th wedding is
planned. All final plans will be
announced at a later date.


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Apalachicola Area
Historical Society
The annual picnic and busi-
ness meeting of the Apalachicola
Area Historical Society will be
held on Sunday, July 25th, at
Lafayette Park. Officers will be
elected, committees will be
reviewed, objectives and mission
revisited, and needs defined and
refined.
The society will provide ham,
turkey, soft drinks, ice and paper
goods. Bring a simple covered
dish, but most important, chairs
and utensils. A bit 'of insect "
repellent might be useful! George,.
Chapel's home \\ill' be opened in-
support of the event. Do attend
and bring a friend. Things il.1
start at 1:00 p.m., ET.
Dues are now pa\ able for thl
1999-2000 year. As usual it is
only a matter ol 810.00 perj per-
son.
This will be the second meet-
ing at the park for the society. Go
out and join the gathering. If you
have any questions call George
Chapel, president, at 653-9524.

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Ruby Jordan and Joe Schell

Will Wed Sunday

After the couple exchanges their
Jane Smith is proud to vows on beautiful St. Joseph
announce the marriage of her Bay, there will be a reception at
"Favorite" and "Blue Eyes," alias Treasure Bay Lodge at 7:00 p.m.,
Ruby Jordan and Joe Schell. eastern time.
This happy event will take All' family and friends are
place on Sunday. July 25th. cordially ignited.


FHP License and
Vehicle Checkpoints
The Florida Highway Patrol
will be conducting driver license

Kesley

(From Page 2)
the uncle who'd spank you "back
into line" .
Their manner was straight for-
ward. The love and laughter and
honesty and fun was genuine.
These people represent every sin-
gle thing that is good about
America. I came to eat, but Iffell in
love ... I was so proud to be here.
I sought out a couple of the
single young ladies. .I have two
sons. Maybe I could fix this thing
so I could be a real part. then it
dawned on me. I had hugged and
laughed and eaten and been hit In
the head by a basketball... these
folks considered me family!
Aunt Jo .Ann had Invited me
for chicken and dumplings any-
time I wanted to ,come. Cousin
Leland had shared his Pound,
Virginia, story withme. Uncle Bill
explained to me how great-great-
grandfather Thomas Roberts had
married Mary Etta McCoy back
before the Civil War and we've
hated the Hatfields ever since.
Plus, I am now officially on
Aunt Nell, Ruth's list
I'm getting out some baby pic-
tures in preparation for next year's
reunion. I've got a couple of goad
stories on cousin Johnny Lee and
I'm practicing my hugs so, I'll be
ready for Aunt Jackie .. .
Respectively.
Kesley Roberts


and vehicle inspection check-
points from July 25th through
30th on SR-73 near CR-287, and
*SR-30. near Allen Memorial Way.
Recognizing the danger pre-
:sented to the public by defective
vehicle equipment, troopers will
concentrate their efforts on vehi-
cles being operated with, defects
i.such as bad brakes, worn tires
and defective lighting equipment.
In addition, attention will be
directed to drivers who would vio-
late the driver license laws of
Florida.
The patrol has found these
checkpoints to be an effective
means of enforcing the equipment
and driver license laws of Florida
ensuring the protection of. all
motorists.
t gosi a h
Chuchof ou
Chicet is u da


WIG Summer Activities

Program Culminates


The Washington Improve-
ment Group Summer Activities
Program culminated on Friday,
July 16th, was a field trip to
Chuck E. Cheese in Panama
City. Over 40 youth ages 'five
through 10 years of age attended
the event and a good time was
had by all.
Transportation for the event
was provided by drivers Billy
Dixon' (Philadelphia Primitive
Baptist Church), Phillip King
(Church of God in Christ) and
Andric Corker (Thompson Tem-
ple).
The WIG Board of Directors
extend a special thank you to the
summer program staff, bus dri-
vers and supervisors. They would.


also like to send a special thanks
to Robert Larry, owner of Larry's
Grocery Store, for providing
boxes of refreshments for the
youth.
The WIG Summer Activities
Program provided fun, recre-
ational and social activities to
over 200 youth. The JTPA sum-
mer staff included: Mary Jane
Tiller, Taran Thomas, Bonjour
Hill. Also working through the
WIG Youth Stipend Program was
Rawlis Leslie, Jr., Kareta
Monette, Greg Gregory, and sum-
mer staff supervisors were, Linda
Tschudi and Albert McNair with
the assistance of Sabina Daniels
and Tenelya Leslie.


Announces Plans for a


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to Update and Discuss Details Concerning FEMA's Proposed Flood Insurance Rate


Map Changes. The Public Meeting will be held on Tuly 31, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. ET in

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DIRECTORS


BILL KENNEDY, ENGINEER
PORT ST. JOE
(850) 227-7200-

CHARLES COSTING, ATTORNEY
PORT ST. JOE
(850) 227-1159


ROY SMITH, INSURANCE
PORT ST. JOE
(850) 227-1133

TOM GRANEY, REALTOR
PORT ST. JOE BEACH
(850) 227-2511


CAPE SAN BLAS
(850) 227-2160
VICE PRESIDENT
SUE MARLEY, SURVEYOR
CAPE SAN BLAS
(850) 227-7322
SECRETARY- TREASURER
GREG JOHNSON, BANKER
PORT ST. JOE
(850) 227-1416


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Senator Bob Graham
524 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C.-20510 .
Phone: (202) 224-3041
FAX: (202) 224-2237 '
E-MAIL: bobgraham@graham.senate.gov


WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION


Senator Connie Mack
517 Hart Senate Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-5274
FAX: (202) 224-8022
E-Mail: connie@mack.senate.gov


Congressman Allen Boyd
1237 Longworth House
Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5235
FAX: (202) 225-5615


' PAID ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR BY THE GULF COUNTY COASTAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. P. O. BOX 91 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 32457


PUBLIC NOTICE

The Gulf County Board of County Commission will hold a public hearing to
discuss the following items regarding the Gulf County Comprehensive Plan.
The hearing will be held Tuesday, July .27, 1999 at 7:05 p.m., E.D.T. in the
Gulf County Commission Meeting Room at the Gulf County ,Courthouse
' Complex, 1000 Cecil G. Costin; Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida.32456.

1. Capital Improvement Elements Schedule-FY 1999-2004
2. Comprehensive Plan Modification -School Siting
Tommy Knox, Chairman /
Si. *Jul, IS, 2 2 191e ~9









PAGE 6A THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1999






Outdoor Summer Barbequing It's Arican Favorit

Outdoor Summer Barbequing It's An American Favorite


Summer evenings and holidays on the
farm meant savory meats grilled to
perfection. You don't have to live in
the country to enjoy that simple plea-
sure. It just wouldn't be summer with-
out family gatherings and great barbe-
cue. The farm families that own Farm-
land take great pride in producing great
tasting meats to make each and every
barbecue a celebration.
The age-old method of cooking over a
fire has evolved to include high-tech
grills and fancy accessories. Even the
simplest grill can produce a great tast-
ing meal by following a few basic
steps. The grill enhances the flavor-by
cooking the meat quickly over high
heat, while smoking relies on slow
cooking at low temperatures with the
flavor imparted from the wood used.


The tried and true country rule for
good entertaining and outstanding
barbecue-keep it simple and have
plenty of food. And it seems many
Americans are doing a lot of grill
work. According to the grilling experts
at Weber Grills, Americans grill an
average of 2.3 times a week. So
whether you are a novice or barbecue
expert, use patience to make your next
cook-out a success. Try some new
recipes to eliminate barbecue blahs.
If you are using a charcoal grill-
arrange the briquettes in a pyramid
shape. You must be patient and let the*
coals bum to proper temperature. Start
about 30 minutes before cooking time
to allow coals to appear ash-covered (in
daylight) or glowing (at night).
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instead of a fork. This prevents the:
natural juices from escaping and keeps
the meat flavorful..
Savory Sage Rub
1 tablespoon rubbed sage
1 tablespoon lemon pepper

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There's nothing to do." How
many times have you heard that ,
from your children during school
breaks? Your creative parenting
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than when the children are bored
,and idle. You can turn mid-sum-,
mer vacation boredom into an
opportunity, to have some' fun
and teach them skills that will
stay with them throughout their
lives.
Summer is a good time to
treat your children to a trip to the
beach or their favorite lake to
cool off. It is also an excellent
chance to educate them about
foods that come from the water
and show them howto prepare a',
seafood supper for the family. ",
To make it fun, while you are-,
helping them cook, you can also
share some seafood; trivia. For'
Instance, do they know that fish.
really do sleep or that saltwater
fish must drink seawater to keep
from getting dehydrated? Are
they aware that medical research
indicates that eating seafood
twice per week is good for your
heart?
Check out the Florida
Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Sciences' Bureau 'of
Seafood and Aquaculture 4eb-
site, www.fl-seafood.corm, for pic-'
tures and more information'
about the various seafood
species.
Children are fascinated with
learning adult "things." Cooking,'
even the simplest recipe,
becomes an exciting challenge to
them. They delight in a sense of
pride and accomplishment when
they are allowed to serve and eat'
their finished dish. To get start-
ed, let your children try their
hands at cooking some of these
simple recipes... ,
Grilled Shrimp Kebabs
1-1/2 pounds peeled and
deveined Florida Shrimp
Wooden skewers"
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy, sauce
1/4 cup Florida orange juice
1 tsp. ground oregano
Thread shrimp onto 'wooden.
skewers (use two skewers, per
kebab to make turning' easier.
One skewer should go through
the meaty part and one skewer
goes through the tail part). Put
as many shrimp on each kebab
as possible, leaving part of the
skewer exposed at both ends.
Brush the'grill rack With oil
prior to placing kebabs over the
hot coals. Combine the remain-
ing ingredients in a eight-ounce
container with a lid; cover and
shake well.
Place the kebabs on the rack


2 teaspoons dried rosemary
leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves,
crushed
Combine all ingredients. Rub over all
surfaces of Farmland Extra Tender
Ribs before cooking. Makes 1/4 cup,
enough for about 2 pounds of ribs.
Also delicious in combination with
Blue-Ribbon Barbecue Sauce.
Blue-Ribbon Barbecue Sauce
1 cup catsup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon celery. seed

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over the hot coals. Brush fre-
quently with the oil mixture. Grill
until shrimp are tender and no
longer translucent in the center,
approximately six to eight min-
utes on each side. Makes four
servings.
Heavenly Broiled Fish
2 pounds skinned Florida Fish
fillets, fresh or frozen
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup grated parmesan
cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. chopped green onion
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of liquid hot pepper sauce
Thaw fish if frozen. Place fil-
lets in a single layer on a well-
greased bake-and-serve dish
(15x10 inches). Brush fillets with
lemon juice and let stand for 10
minutes. Combine remaining
ingredients and set aside.
Broil fillets about four inches
from source of heat for six to
eight minutes or until fish flakes
easily when tested with a fork.
Remove from oven and spread
with cheese mixture. Return to
the oven and broil two to three
minutes longer' or until -lightly
.browned. Makes six servings.
Microwave Baked Fish
i,4' Florida fish fillets, of your
choice (5-7 ounces each)
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. lemon ornlime juice
1/4 tsp. tarragon
Few sprigs parsley
Arrange fish fillets on a
microwave-proof, platter. Place
the thicker parts of the fish to the
outside of the platter. Combine
melted butter, salt, lemon or lime"
juice and tarragon. Brush mix-
ture over fish
a Cover fish with wax paper
and microwave on high for five
minutes. Gently stick a fork in
the center of fish. It is done if it is
flaky and no longer translucent.
If it is not done, continue
microwaving and checking after'
one minute. Garnish with lemon
or lime wedges and parsley.
Makes four servings.


1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Combine all ingredients in small
saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat
and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
Divide sauce into two 1-cup portions.
Baste Farmland Extra Tender* Ribs
with 1 cup of sauce during, the last 10
,to 15 minutes of cooking. Serve re-
maining 1 cup of sauce with ribs.
Makes 2 cups, enough for about 4
pounds of ribs.


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THE, STAR. PORT ST. JOE. FL THURSDAY. JULY 22. 1999


between the two parties on wages,
retirement, and contract, lan-
S guage.
"We have given up a lot dur-
ing the past two contract negotia-
tions (six years)," McGill said.
"The company told us. times were
bad and we made concessions
during negotiations-Now the
company's doing well and we


think they should reciprocate."
One union representative
suggested the company was using
the economic crisis -in Gulf
County, to its advantage-"The
first .thing they said when we
started negotiating was 'You know
how the economy is here.'" ,
McGill said company and


union negotiators were close to
having a contract worked out
when they hit an impasse. The
union is asking for a cost of living'
wage increase of 2.4% and the
company has repeatedly offered a
2.0% increase. Some differences
also exist concerning key wording
in the contract and the retirement
package.
According to several of the


Values Up


rising from just over $675.53 mil-
lion last year to $753.13 million
currently. The City of Wewahitch-
ka, is anticipating a jump of $4.3
million from $23.89 million to,
$28.19 million.


Grant


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from Page 1
and an estimated budget. '
The b6ard also agreed to a
punch list of several items that,
would help the city gain points as,
they made application for, the
grant .
A five member advisory board
was appointed for the project, and
the board agreed to advertise for a
public meeting on the subject
during its next meeting on August
3rd.
Cemetery Fence
The board agreed to a request
from Ann White to allow a citizens
,'group to move anrd relocate the
fence at Holly Hill Cemetery so


Port St. Joe is the only taxing
authority that will register a.
decrease in taxable property val-
ues. Last year's values were $286
million and this year's will
decrease $18.54 million to
$268.46 million. Those figures
reflect a decrease in value of the.
idle Florida Coast Paper Company
mill.
Gulf Front Property Discovered
"We're beginning to see what
happened in Destin and other
areas to the west 25 to 30 years
ago," Property Appraiser Kesley
Colbert commented.
He explained that the largest
increases in property values con-
tinues to come from sales in gulf
front and near gulf properties in
'the southern portions of Gulf
County.
"We've had some $4,000 per
front foot sales along the coast. .
. gulf front property just contin-
ues to appreciate in value-people
have definitely discovered the
Panhandle,'" Colbert stated.
Colbert said other areas in
Gulf County have also seen some
increases through new develop-,
mrent and increasedvalues based
on sales of older homes. "Property
values are just a reflection of the
'market," he said.
Millage Rates Could Fall?
Due- to 'the $78.6 million
increase in taxable property val-
ues, taxing authorities in Gulf
County-excluding the City of.
Port St. Joe-can lower local mill-
age rates and still generate- the
exact same amount of ad valorem
tax dollars. This is commonly
referred.to as the roll back rate.
Local taxing authorities are
just beginning to look at Colbert's


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long-time workers walking the
line Monday, this makes the
fourth strike, since the'plant has
gone into operation. In 1961, the
plant was down for three or four
days; then in 1964 for 33 days;
and in 1978 for 63 days.
Both union and company rep-
resentatives said they were work-
ing toward resuming contract
negotiations as soon as possible.
Premier Services Corporation
manufactures magnesium oxide
and magnesium hydroxide at the
local plant using a process that
combines ocean water and lime-
stone to produce the product.
,; Magnesium is used in numer-
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Industrial, and other markets
nationwide. Some of those include
use in fertilizers, industrial waste-
water treatment, kitchen clean-
ers, etc.

Diabetic
Support Group
There will be a Diabetic
Support Group meeting held on
SMonday July 26, at, the Port St:
Joe Senior Center beginning at
10:30 a.m. The support group is
free to the public.


that both the old and new sec-
tins., are surrounded by one
fence. ... ,' .. \ --
.I:.&Mrs.: White also questioned
the, board's .,plans .to ;keep,. city
taxes in line after refusing to
agree to. a plan by Mayor Frank
Pate to combine the city's waste-
water treatment plant and water
plant operations to help curb
expenses.
Commissioner Damon McNair
stated that the request had not
been ruled out, but there was still
no guaran tee city taxes would not
go up anyway.. ,
Resolution
The board adopted Resolution
No. 99-06 which requests for the
designation of Gulf County as a
"County of Critical- Economic
Distress".
Gulf County commissioners
passed a similar request during
their regular board meetifig 'last
week.


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has announced the arrival of the
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figures and start the process of
plugging in all the various bud-
geted items to determine what
those final millage rates will be.
Gulf County commissioners
held their first budget workshop
Tuesday and other local govern-
ment entities will be doing the
same over the next few weeks.
Florida Coast Paper Company?
The status of Florida Coast
Paper Company still presents a
major question mark. The school
board has obtained a loan from
the state to supplement its budget
if the mill's owners continue to
not pay any portion of their tax
obligations as they go through
reorganizational i bankruptcy
hearings.
Gulf County and the City of
Port St. Joe are hoping to get
some similar loan assistance from
the state during this budget year.
The county's taxing authori-
ties have tax liens against the,
mill's personal property in the
event they don't pay those taxes,
but that process is on hold during
Chapter 11 reorganizational
bankru ptcy proceedings.

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PAGE 8A THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1999


Marina
-from Page 1
Royal American Construction Co.
of Panama City.
Situated on the edge of St.
Joseph's Bay with a 25-foot nat-
ural deep-water channel and
boasting access to the clear
waters of the Gulf of Mexico and
the Intracoastal Waterway, the
Port St. Joe Marina has 120 wet-
slips that can accommodate
boats between 20-and100 feet in
length. It also features a storage
facility with 79 dry-storage slips
with a forklift. The full-service
marina provides diesel and gas
fuel, has a complete ship's store
and offers fishing charters and
guide services. A cafe' with out-
side seating is being planned.
Popular boating destinations,
including Cape San Blas, St.
George Island, Apalachicola and
Mexico Beach are within a 40
mile radius of the marina.
Port St. Joe is the site of
Florida's first Constitutional
Convention, and the home of
Florida's statehood. With a
restored downtown center, just a
short walk away from the mari-
na, it provides an ideal backdrop
for visitors seeking to see a part
of the state where natural beauty
abounds.
The St. Joe Company, a pub-
licly held company based in
Jacksonville, is one of the south-
east's largest real estate operat-
ing companies. It is engaged in
community, commercial, indus-
trial, leisure and resort develop-
ment, along with residential and
commercial real estate services.
St. Joe is comprised of two real
estate development arms. St. Joe
Commercial and Arvida, each
with a service component. The
company also has significant
interests in timber, and trans-
portation.
Brandy Marine, Inc., head-
qautered in Orlando, with offices.
in Sarasota, Port H St. Joe,
Savannah, Ga., and Hilton Head
Island, S.C., has been the indus-
try leader in operating and main-'
taining marinas throughout the
southeast.


Shown above is a portion
Department.


You reap what you sow. It is a
well-known fact that 'this concept
repeatedly proves true in life. But
to Gulf County's prisoners, this
adage has become a literal state-
ment.
"Green -Acres" is what prison
staff and inmates lovingly call
their farm-five acres of land,
located on the south side of
Wewahitchka.
Prison farming is a highly
'accepted practice in Florida's
state penitentiaries, but county
jails in the state are slow to catch
on. Gulf County is the only coun-
ty that farms food for its inmates.
Sheriff Frank McKeithen (who
likes' to refer to Green Acres. as
"Old McKeithen's farm") initiated
the program last year. The sher-
iffs program is virtually risk-free
and saves tax payers money. "I
only wish I had done it sooner,"
states McKeithen.
The farming is done strictly
by the inmates who volunteer to
do so. They travel from the jail in
Port St. Joe every day, during
planting season, to work the land.
While the seeds are growing, they
only work two to three times,
weekly. Then, when harvest time
comes, they return daily to gather
the food.
Appointed to instruct the
inmates in farming is Chief Bailiff
and home gardener Claudius
Lanier. Lanier is familiar with the
different vegetables and supervis-
es the men as they work.
Also, the farm has received
help from Ward McDaniel, who
donated the land, and Whitfield
Timber, who gave them a planter.


Law~ 511* E fore en ctt1i' '4ivit [ies


(Sheriff's Beat

JUVENILE CAR THIEVES PICKED UP
On the morning of
Wednesday, July 14th, the Gulf
County Sheriffs Office received a
call from the Fordyce, Arkansas
police force. The representative
said there was reason to believe
that two runaway juveniles from
that location were in Wewahitch-
ka traveling in a stolen vehicle.
Investigator Rita Piercy locat-
ed the stolen vehicle in a Wewa
laundromat parking lot. The
investigator placed the pair of
juveniles under arrest under
charges of grand theft auto,
according to an Arkansas war-
rant.
The suspect young people
were transported to Division of
Youth Services in Panama City,
and are awaiting pick-up by the
Arkansas officials. Recovered was
a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am valued
at $19,000.
IDENTITY CRISIS?
On Sunday, July 18th, Sgt.
Stacy Strickland stopped a vehi-
cle in the Wewahitchka area for
having a broken tail light. While
talking with the driver, the. officer
found that she didn't have an
identification. He then asked the
passenger for his identification
and he didn't have one either.
The driver gave her name and
date of birth, and it was found she
possessed a valid driver's license.
The records check on the passen-
ger showed no driver's license on
file.
During the discussion, Sgt.
Strickland observed a' tattoo on
the passenger's arm which said
"Scotti". Finally, the passenger
admitted his name was Scotty
Linton, and that there were war-
rants in Gulf and Bay counties for
him.
He was arrested and trans-
ported to the Gulf County Jail.
Charges on Linton, 22, of
Wewahitchka, consist of violation
of probation in regard to driving


while his license was suspended
or revoked and resisting arrest
without violence.
SPEEDING WITHOUT LICENSING
Also last Sunday, Deputy
Richard Burkett stopped a vehicle
for speeding along.Highway 98, in
the area of Gulf Aire. Upon check-
ing, the officer discovered that the
vehicle operator, James Simmons
III (23, of Mexico Beach), was
motoring with a suspended dri-
ver's license.
Simmons was written a cita-
tion for speeding and taken to jail
for driving with a suspended
license.
MIS-PLACED TAG, ALCOHOL
LEAD To ARREST
Lastly, on July 18th, Sgt.
Strickland observed a vehicle
traveling at 'a high rate of speed
on Highway 22, headed toward
Panama City. The officer pursued
and caught up with the suspect
vehicle. While talking with the dri-
ver, Cody Hayes, he detected an
order of alcohol about his person.
He also discovered that Hayes
had put a tag on his vehicle that
belonged on a different vehicle.
Hayes, 21, of Callaway, was
arrested for driving under the
influence and attaching a tag not
assigned.
RECENT BOOKINGS AT THE GULF
COUNTY JAIL ...
Wednesday. July 14th---Kim
Griggs, 32, B/F, of Port St. Joe,
failure to appear (no valid driver's
license): and Patricia Hammond,
19, W/F, of Wewahltchka, bat-'
tery.
Thursday. July 15th-John
Striplin, 45, W/M, of Wewahitch-
ka, battery.,
Friday, July 16th-Howard
Webb, 35, W/M, of Apalachicola,.
failure to appear (no valid driver's
license); and Hugh Smith,. 29,
W/M, of Apalachicola, failure to
appear (possession of less than 20
grams of marijuana).
Saturday, July 717th-John
Lamp, 41, W/M, of Wewahitchka,
violation of probation (driving


of the "Green Acres" project conducted by the Gulf County Sheriff's


under the influence).
Sunday, July 18th-Reginald
Garland, 20, W/M, of Port St. Joe,
domestic violence; and Tommy
King, 36, W/M, of Port St. .Joe,
battery.
Monday, July 19th-Christy
Lollie, 23, W/F, of'Wewahitchka,
failure to pay fine (worthless
checks).



SPSJPD Report

PROWLING ABOUT TowN
On Friday, July 16th, at
about midnight, George D.
Thrasher, 37, of Port St. Joe, was
arrested by Port St. Joe Police
Department Sergeant James
-Hersey for loitering/prowling and
resisting arrest without violence.
According to information
received, Thrasher was peeping
into a residence on 15th Street at
approximately 10 p.m., Informa-
tion received directed the investi-
gation toward Thrasher.
Upon initial questioning
Thrasher lied about where he had
been and his involvement, but
later confessed that he was the
subject Sergeant Hersey was look-
ing for. Thrasher was arrested
without incident and transported
to the Gulf County Jail.
RECKLESS WITHOUT A LICENSE
At approximately .8:40 a.m.
on Saturday, July 17th, Vivian P.
Price, 38, of Port St. Joe, was
arrested by Officer James
Stephens for driving while her
license was suspended or
revoked, and leaving the scene of
a crash with damages.
According to Officer Ste-
phens' report,; he observed Price
driving, and upon further investi-.
gation learned that Price had lost
control of her vehicle while
attempting to'make a right turn
off of Constitution Drive onto
14th Street.
The loss of control resulted in:
her vehicle knocking a stop sign
Out of the ground and leaving ruts
in the grass of the yard she had'
driven into. Price was arrested
without incident and transported
to the Gulf County ,Jail.
BATTERY SUSPECT NABBED
Kelvin M. Rivers. 35, of Port
St. Joe, was arrested on Monday,
July 19th, by Sergeant Troy
Simmons on an active warrant for
sexual battery. Rivers was taken
into custody without incident and
transported to the Gulf County
Jail.
HAVE You SEEN THESE FELLAS?
The Port St. Joe Police
Department is looking for the fol-
lowing individuals on active war-
rants for their arrest.
*Nicholas Wendell Morning,
date of birth January 13, 1979;
and'
*Bernaid Wilson, date of birth
May 9, 1957.
Anyone with information .in
regard to their location, please
contact the Port St. Joe Police
Department at 229-8265 or the
COPS hotline at 229-2677.
The, department listed six
names of persons wanted in this


Roy Lee Carter. Mike Lister, and
Wewa citizens have all con-
tributed time and support for this
project.
"Productivity this year has
increased two to one," says
Lanier. "Last year we had a small-
er crop, because we were prepar-
ing the soil," he reports. On
account of the new soil, crops are
not nourished as thoroughly ,as
with previously fertilized' earth.
The most recent harvest has yield-
ed approximately.' 80 to 100
bushels of peas, and more squash
than their small chest freezer, can
hold. In reaction, the jail bought a
larger, industrial freezer (see pic-
ture).
All the inmates are fed with
the fruits of the harvest, which
can include squash, cucumbers,
corn, peas, beans, tomatoes,
onions, peppers, eggplant and
other vegetables. 'This way, the
prisoners can earn part of their
keep," McKeithen says.
A new attempt at cutting meal
expenses is in the works. The
sheriff recently sent a person to a
cattle auction, where a blind cow
was purchased for a mere $26.00.
The defect the cow suffered from
had no effect on the animal's
meat. Now, it is being butchered
and ground into hamburger. This
practice costs only a small frac-
tion of what it would cost to pur-
chase the finished product. "We
are even thinking about buying
some pigs," claims McKeithen.
Most tax payers agree with the
sheriff when he says "The people
like to see the inmates working
and us trying to save a little
money. It's not much, but every
little bit helps."


From left are Special Deputy James Tankersley, Gulf County
Sheriff Frank McKeithen, and Chief Bailiff Cladius Lanier.


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Gulf Coast Community
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Thursday, August 12, from 2:00
to 8:00 p.m. at the. Student
Union Conference Center. This is
your opportunity to meet with a
growing number of local employ-
ers and discuss potential
employment.
This is also the perfect time

to learn more about educational
opportunities -at Gulf Coast
Community College. such as
nursing, corrections, and/or

area on June 30th, and with the
public's help all but two have
been arrested. Working together
citizens and law enforcement can
make a difference.


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Many employers have
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If you have not and are interest-
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S* PUBLIC NOTICES I


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that George Y. Core.
the holder of the following Tax Certificate, has filed
said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon.
The certificate number and year of issuance, the
description of the property, and the names In
which it was assessed are a. folkl.i
Certificate No 149 Appbcauor, No 99-01
Year of Issuance: 1993 R.E: No. 02377-002
'Description. of Property
Lot 15, of Block 9, Section 25, Township 4
South. Range 10 Weat of Core .cume Replat
of Cleckicy's Adamun toB 'e,-ahachk3
Unit 2 aS recorded ,n PIti Book 2. Page 37
of the public records of Gulf, County,
Florida.
Name In which assessed: Deborah McGhee
All of said property being in the Gulf County, State
of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed accord-
Ing to law, the property described in such certifl-
cate will be sold to the highest bidder in the front
Lobby of the Gulf County Curthou e at 11:00
A.M., E.S.T.. on Wtnrti.ja the IdLh day of
August, 1999. ,;
Dated this 8th day of July, 1999.
Benny C. Lister
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Gulf County, Florida
By: /S/ Rebecca L. Norris
Deputy Clerk
4tc. July 15, 22, 29, and August 5, 1999.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Gulf County Board of Count% Co,,unmi- ir l .1l
hold a public hearing, Tuesday Jul%. 127 1999 a
7:10 p.m., E.D.T. to consider thie dopuon cf an
ordinance with the following title: ., '
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF-.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GULF
COUNTY. FLORIDA. ENTITLED "MOTOR
VEHICLE TITLE LOANS"; THE, ORDI-
NANCE SHALL ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM
INTEREST RATE CHARGEABLE BY THE
LENDER;
PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURES; PROVIDE
FOR INSPECTING RECORDS AND
PREMISES; PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES:
PROVIDE FOR CONFLICTS: PROVIDE
FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDE AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
/s/ Benny C. Lister /s/Tommy Knox
Clerk Chairman
2tc, July 15 and 22, 1999.

REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST
FOR THE
GADSDEN COUNTY ANDIOR GULF COUNTY
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATORS.
The Apalachee Regional Planning Council is seeking
qualified agencies or firms interested In coordinating
transportation services for the transportation disad-
vantaged In Gadsden County and/or Gulf County,
Florida. The selected contractors) will be the designat-
ed Community Transportation Coordinator(s) for the
Transportation Disadvantaged Program as authorized
by Chapter 427, Florida Statues, and more fully
described in Rule 41-2, Florida Administrative Code,
The Community Transportation Coordinator(s) are
responsible for providing or arranging transportation to
the transportation disadvantaged.

Interested parties should contact Vanlta Anderson at
the Apalachee Regional Planning Council, 314 East
Central Avenue, Blountstown, Florida 32424 or by tele-
phone at (850) 674-4571 no later than August 2, 1999
at 12:00 P.M. Central Time/I:00 P.M. Eastern Time.
Itc, July 22, 1999
NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION
THE GULF COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Purpose and Effect: The Gulf County School
Board proposes to amend and adopt policies, as
provided for In the Administrative Procedures Act,
for the purpose of bringing said policies into com-
pliance with Florida Statutes and State Board of
Education Rules.
Summaryr The following is a brief description of
each proposal change.
Gulf District Schools Pupil Progression Plan
Economic Impact: These proposals will result in
no direct costs associated with implementation.
IF REQUESTED, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT:
Time: 5:15 P.M.. E.T


Date: Tuesday, August 3. 1999
Place: Board Room,
Gulf County School Board Office
.150 Middle School Road .
Port St. Joe, Fl 32456
The entire text of the proposed rules can be
inspected during regular office hours at the Gulf
County School Board, Office of Instructional
Services. 150 Middle School Road. Port St. Jqe, ,
FL.
Special legal authority under which the adoption
is authorized and the law being implemented and
interpreted are made specific.
The addition and change are proposed by Sara
Joe Wooten, Director of Curriculum and Human
Resources and approved for consideration by
Jerry E. Kelley, Superintendent.
Amendments to:
Gulf District Schools Pupil Progression Plan "
2tc, July 22 and-29, 1999.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT. FOURTEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA.,
IN AND FOR GULF'COUNTY,
CASE NO. 99-38
IN PROBATE
IN RE: The Estate of
LILLIAN A. HALL.
deceased.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
THE ADMINISTRATION or the estate of LIL-
LIAN A. HALL. deceased. File Number 99-38, Is
pending In the circuit Court for Gulf County.
Florida. Problem Division. the address of which Is,
Gull County Courthouse. Probate Division. 1000
Cecil G. Costin. Sr. Boulevard. Port St Joe., FL
32456. The name and address of the Personal
Representative and his attorney are set forth
below.
All interested persons are required to file,
WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, (,I) All
claims against the estate and (2) any obJectiohby
an interested person on whom notice was served
that challenges the validity of the Will, the quail-
fications of the Personal Representative, venue or !
Jurisdiction of the Court.
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS
NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
DATE of the first publication of this Notice
of Administration 7-22-99. ;
Is/iTHOMAS S. GIBSON
*RISH, GIBSON & SCHOLZ, P.A.
206 E. 4th Street '
P. O. Box 39
Port St. Joe, Florida 32457
,'(850) 229-8211 4 "
Fatx: (850) 227-1619 ,
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE"
FL BAR NO. 0350583
Is/ GARY F. HALL
18927 West Piney Point
Baton'Rouge, LA 70817
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
2tc. July,22 and 29. 1999.

Pb noNotice
On July 12, 1999 D P Media License of,'
Panama City. Inc., licensee of radio stauorn
WEBZ(FM), Port St. Joe, Florida. filed '.lth the
Federal Communications Commission an appllca-,
tlon seeking the Commission's consent to the'
assignment of the WEBZ license to Jacor Ucensee,
of Loulsville.Il, Inc. WEBZ operates on 93.5 MHZ. l
The officer, directors, and shareholders with a ten'f
percent or greater interest In D P Media License ofl'
Panama City, Inc. are Devon and Roslyck Paxon.
The officers and directors of greater of Jacor
Licensee of Louisville, II, Inc. are Randy. Michaels.'
Robert Lawrence. Mark Mays, Randall Mays, David,:
Crowl. Jerome Kersting.' Herbert Hill, Kenneth;
Wyker, and Lowry Mays. Through a series of corn-'
panies. Clear Channel Communications. Inc, Is the
ultimate parent of Jacor Licensee of Louisville, II.
Inc. Lowry Mays and Putnam Investments, Inc. are;
the only shareholder In Clear Channel
Communications. Inc. who own more than five per-
cent of the company's shares.
A copy of the application, amendments and'
related materials are on file for public Inspection at
the WEBZ office on Long Avenue Extension. Port
St. Joe, Florida.


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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1999 PAGE 9


Port St. Joe AAA All Star Champions!
Kneeling (1 to r) are Michael Quinn, Leland Ray, Andrew White, Rashawne Thomas, Zack
Tarantino, and Matthew Dodson. Standing are Zeke Stevens, Mica Ashcraft, Josie Freeman, Justin
Henderson. Scott Quintana, Rodney Besore, and Chaes Tharpe. In the rear are coaches Bill
Dodson. Joev Tarantino. and Don Ashcraft.


Wewa AAA All Stars Runner-Up
Front row, from left, are Blaine Pitts, Andrew Taylor, Robbie Morris, Patrick Gates, Roy Suber,
and Shawn Rich. Center row, from left, are Sean Bierman, Trey Goodwin, Demarius Baker, Ryan
Ranie, Alex Jones, and Sam Paul. Coaches in rear are Charles Grice, Tony Strange, and Ben Ranie.


SPort St. Joe AAA All Stars are Headed to State


,The Port St. Joe Dixie Yduth
AAA All Stars (10 years and
under) will leave town early
tomorrow morning enroute to rep-
resent the tri-county District IV
area in the Florida DLide Youth"
AAA State- Tournament.-
The team earned a berth in
the tourney's eight-team bracket
by;winning the championship at
last week's district -tournament
held in Callaway, competing
against teams from Bayou.
George, Apalachicola, Wewahitch-
ka,- and Callaway.


All area sports fans are invit,-
ed and encouraged to join \ the
team members, coaches, and par-
ents in Okeechobee. Contact
them for travel directions.
Wednesday's Play-Off
Wewahitchka and Franklin
County, each with one loss in the,
tourney, met on the diamond at 7
p.m. last Wednesday night to
determine who would advance to
the championship game.
Wewa emerged the winner in
the semi-final battle over Franklin
County.


Championship Game Thursday
The undefeated Port St. Joe
All-Stars entered last Thursday's
championship game against
Wewahitchka determined to con-
tinue a strong offensive effort
from the plate and to keep the
defensive walls up.
In doing so, the team claimed
a 16-4 victory and a berth in the
state championship tournament.
Zack Tarantino went the dis-
tance on the hill in the four inning
run-rule shortened game striking


'99 Gulf County Farm Team All Stars
Judging by the smiles on their faces and clay on their knees, all of the Wewahitchka and Port
St. Joe Farm Team All Stars shown above had an exciting and enjoyable competition in their
recent tournament tn Springfield. The players happily joined for the photo in a gesture of good
sportsmanship following the tourney.
Wewabitchka's "First Place" team consisted of Johnathan Adkison, Cody Andrews, Frankie
Bailey, Tyler Bush, Randy Jackson, Derrick McNamara, Steven Mayo, Curtis Morgan, Stetson Rich,
Josh Sandlin. Troy Suber, and Justin Wood and coaches Mitch Rich, George Suber, and Jeff
Andrew s. .. .. .. ''
Port St. Joe's "Second Place" team consisted of Mason Adkison. Blake Barnes, Britton Brown,
Michael Byrd, Jamie Cawthron, Sam Ellmer, Matthew Gannon, Butter Harris, Desean North, Justin
Pierce, Lance Watson, Matthew Wright, and coaches Rusty Brown, Mark Ellmer, John Wright, and
Martin Adkison. [Stats were unavailable.]
In Game #1 of the tourney, Wewahitchka defeated Port St. Joe 12-6 in a regulation game. Wewa
garnered 10 hits from the bats of Bush (three triples), Suber (single, double), Jackson and Andrews
(two singles); and Morgan (single). Suber and Rich (double, two singles) led Wewa in Game #2's 19-
9 victory over Callaway. McNamara and Morgan added two singles each and Andrews. Bush, Sandlin
and Jackson recorded singles.
Game #3 saw Wewahitchka downed by Port 'St. Joe by a 13-3 margin in four innings. Wewa
recorded only three hits-Morgan, a double; and Rich and McNamara. a single apiece. In the fourth
and final (championship) game. however, Wewahitchka rebounded to claim first place with a 7-4
victory. Suber drove a double,; followedby singles off the bats of Rich, Bush, and Adkison.


out four and allowing five hits.
Justin Henderson was' the

Gulf Rifle Club
Pistol Matches
The Gulf Rifle Club will hold
two separate pistol matches on
Saturday morning, July 24th.
Registration and set-up will start
at 8:30 and the first match will
begin at 9:30.
The first match will be a PPC
(Police Pistol Combat) match.
This consist of 60 shots fired, at
man-sized silhouettes at dis-
tances of seven, 25 and 50 yards
from the competitor. A center-fire
revolver with three speed loaders
or a pistol with four magazines
are required.
The second match will be the
FPOA bullseye ,match and will
consist of 60 shots fired at bulls-
eye targets placed at 15 and 25
yards from the firing line. The
match consists of three separate
At.ages of, firing, with time limits
of five minutes for the slow fire
stage. 20 seconds for timed fire
and 10 seconds for the rapid fire
stage.
;Last Saturday morning, July
17th, the club held its monthly
ARA and, IR 50/50 matches.
These matches are shot, from a
benchrest'with a .22 rimilre rifle.
The ARA match uses a target
with a possible score of 2.500
while the IR 50/50 matches uses
a target with a possible score of
250 points.
The ARA match was won by
John Winfield with a score of
1,650. Tommy Wood was second
with 1,405 and Houston
Whitfield was third with 1,375.
The match had 11 entries.
The sporter IR 50/50 mriatch
was won by Whitfield with a
score of 232. Bobby Gay was sec-
ond with 231 and Robert Branch
was third with 225. The match
had seven shooters.
All local shooters are invited
to participate in the monthly
matches. For additional informa-
tion call 229-8421.


leading hitter for Port St. Joe with
three singles.. He was followed by
Michael Quinn with a double and
sifigle; Tarantino and Mica
Ashcraft with 'two singles apiece;


Chaes Tharpe, a double; and
Andrew White,, a single.
For Wewahitchka, Demarius
Baker led at the plate with a triple
and three RBI.


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Gulf County's athletes delivered a "One-Two Punch" finish-
ing in first and second place in the AAA sanctioned tournament
and gathered for this post championship game photo showing
that good sportsmanship can be found even in the face of victo-
ry/defeat.



WEWA CITY ELECTION

The City of Wewahitchka will be holding an elec-

tion on September 7, 1999. Candidates for Mayor/

Commissioner must qualify between noon on July 19,

1999 and noon on July 23, 1999 E.D.T. Qualifying

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Outdoors in the

Panhandle ..
by Gene Childs
- Florida Outdoor Writers' Association


The sun will rise, the sun will
set, the tides will turn and life will
continue. The news of John F.
Kennedy, Jr.'s death brought back
memories of his father's death and
the uncertainty that entered .into
my cloudless preteen years.
In the days following
Kennedy's death, the world
seemed to stop, and the future
actually seemed in question.
Tempering the uncertainty of the
last few days, though, was the wel-
come news from friends who after
17 years of marriage are expecting
their first child.
In freshwater, shellcracker
beds are still active in some area
lakes. On Lake Seminole, Jack
Wingate says that crickets and red
wrigglers are still accounting for
some nice catches. Bass fishing
continues to be excellent both
early and very late in the evening.
Top waters arid buzzbaits are
accounting for most of the larger
bass. Texas-rigged worms on drop-
offs, holes or downed trees are also
doing well.
In the bay, Eckley Sander says
scalloping Is decent. This is the
expected honest response from
Presnell's Marina. They tell it like it
is. Fair scalloping can be had in
shallower water in the back of the
bay. Catch a high tide and go back
as far as your boat allows. Keep
moving until you find a good con-
centration of scallops.
What is more dependable in
the bay is the trout fishing.
To.pwaters are still producing
when the grass is thin, and shrimp
or small pirifish' under a cork will
get you a trout or a redfish.
The Spanish and king macker-
el fishing is slowly getting back to
normal. Most boats are catching.


both when trolling. Deeper seems
to be the answer this week. Lighter
colored dusters with cigar min-
nows are best. The macks are
holding close over structure and
some anglers had good luck free-
lining live baits. Dolphin are all
over and any debris or weedlines
should be explored.
Red snapper fishing will close,
August 29th in federal waters, but
state waters will extend their sea-
son until October 31st. The new
state limits for this extended sea-
son will be two fish per person with
a 16-inch minimum.
In other fisheries' manage-
ment news, apparently the closure
of the Swanson and Madison area
is going to go through. This sever-
al hundred square mile .area is
spawning grounds for grouper and
permanent home for many of the
males. The closure will probably
last for up to four years while stud-
ies are completed .
The new St.. Joe Marina will
have its grand opening this week-
end. Everyone is invited by man-
agers Richard and Jacque Hance.
Dignitaries will be on hand, enter-
tainment is planned, food will be
available, and the finish of the sail-
boat race from Mexico Beach can
be observed. It should be a day of
fun in the sun in Port St. Joe.
The world today is filled with
increasing uncertainties. Talk of a
new millennium, Y2K problems,
world strife-they all present ques-
tions with few answers. Coming
into the new millennium, though.:
will be a new baby who will cer-
tainly be much loved and cared for.
,Of this I am as certain as I am that
the sun will rise; the sun will set,
the tides' will turn, and life will
continue.


PSJ Dixie Boys 13 Year Old All Stars
Kneeling are Raye Bailey, Michael Douds, Kale Gulllot, B.J. Strickland, Bo Lendx, and Stephen
Besore. Standing are Coach Alan Strickland, Brian Jones, Stephen Tarantino, Don Jecha, Cody
Strickland, Josh Dailey. Shawn Reynolds. and Coach Rex Strickland. Team member Micah Dodson
and Coach Jay Jecha were not available for the photo.



Tri City Intensity Ends Season on High Note


The Tri City Intensity 14 and
under girls softball team finished,


its season taking second place at
the Hub City Girls Fastpltch


Conmmodity Distribution


In Wewa This Afternoon


U.S. Department of Agricul-
ture surplus commodities will be
distributed to eligible area resi-
dents on July 22nd. The foods
will be distributed at the Senior
Citizen's Building in Wewahitch-
ka.
The distribution in Wewa-
hitchka will be on Thursday, July
22nd, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00
p.m. CT.
Recipients must have a cur-
rent commodity card to receive
their commodities. There will be
no registration at the distribution
center.
Anyone who has questions
concerning their eligibility or
would like to sign up should call
229-9114, 639-5068, or stop by
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Seated are Anna Tankerslep and Melissa. Nixon. secondd row:
Lisa Floyd, Jessie Danle.M. and Shanna Wester. Third row: Shelley
Danley, Judith Husband.,Jessita Sherrill, Cassie Beck, and Tara
Cabill. Coach Billy Danley is in the rear.


FLATHEAD CATFISH CLASSIC

Friday, August 20 Saturday, August 21, 1999
Apalachicola River Gaskin Park (End of Road Landing) Wewahitchka, Florida
24-hour event (4 p.m. CST, Friday 4 p.m. CST, Saturday)
SPONSORED BY THE Wewa Employee's Club and Wewa Search & Rescue
GRAND PRIZE
A brand new truck worth approximately $32,000
and a boat, motor and trailer worlh appx. $8,0001
Break the State Flainead Callish Record' (SEE RULES) and win your choice of a 4-wheel
drive Pickup Truck plus your choice of one of several beautiful boats with molor and traier
TOTAL GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE WORTH APPX. $40,000!!!
*NOTE: If the state record is broken more than once In the tournament the grand prize
will be award to the individual who holds the record at the end of the tournament. Prize'
award is subject to passing lie detector test.
Cash prizes include: .
Largest fish $1,000--2nd Largest Fish $500--3rd Largest Fish $300--4th largest Fish
$200--5th Largest Fish $100-Boat with most pound average $200
Plus, drawings for several merchandise prizes & complimentary tournament caps to all'
competitors.
BONUS PRIZE: Fishermen participating in the Blounstown, Bristol and Wewahilchka
flathead fishing tournaments will be eligible for a $600 prize. This prize will be awarded
to the fisherman with the most poundage caught between the three tournaments com-
bined.
**ALL PRIZES GUARANTEED**
ENTRY FEE: $45/person (First 150 registrants receive 10 free bream for bait)
CONTACT: Wewahitchka Employee Club (850) 639-2605
JerriLinton, night (850) 639-5640
Ricky McMillion (850) 639-5171
Don Minchew day (850)'639-2605 or nigrt (8501 639 3474
REGISTRATION: Pre-register & avoid the rush at the tournament' Marl Ine attached reg;stra
tion form to: Employee's Club of Wewahitchka: P.O. Box 966
Wewahitchka Florida 32465. You may register the day of the tournament
(Friday, Aug 20) beginning at 9 a.m. until 2 a.m. Saturday CST and again
on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 6 a.m. to 12 noon at Gaskin Park (End of road
landing).
Wewa Search & Rescue will sell hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cold drinks
and goodies, at the tournament.
Prize drawings and awards celebration will be held at 6:00 P.M. at the Gaskin Park Landing.
Each Fisherman will recieve a complimentary ticket in the drawing at registration, plus for
every 10-punds of flathead catfish caught an additional ticket will be entered in the drawing
FLATHEAD CATFISHING WORKSHOPS PRIOR TO TOURNAMENT
(BEGINNING AT 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY, AUG. 20),

THIS TOURNAMENT IS SANCTIONED & DIRECTED BY THE
National Catfishing Association


Softball Tournament held last
Saturday In Crestview..
In their quest for the top spot,
Tri City edged out the Crestview
Diamonds and Niceville Eagles,
but were stopped short of first by
Panama City's Blue Thunder ..
Throughout the tournament.
Tri City was strong at the plate.
Shining stars were Anna Tank-.
ersley with two doubles, two sin-
gles, and reached twice on well-
placed bunts: Shelley Dan ley with
six singles; Jessie Danley with a
double and three singles; and
Jessica Sherrill with five singles,
Also. adding to their success
was Judith Husband with three
singles and a successful bunt:
Shanna Wester with three singles:.
Tara Caudilll with two singles;
Cassle Beck with a single and
sacrifice bunt; and Melissa Nixon
(who joined the team to play this
tournament because of an injury
suffered by Alisha Barber) with a
single.
Intensity played hard with
*strong defense as well as offense,-
.and errors were kept to a mini-
mum.. A.second place trophy end-
,ing.A.,q jng, _hard .seasQn..stands __
Proudly in each girl's home.


PSJ Dixie.Boys 13
Year Old All-Stars
Headed to State
Port St. Joe Dixie Boys 1,3
Year Old All Stars will represent
District II in the State Dixie Boys
Baseball Tournament in Ocala
on July 24th through July 30th-
Participating in this double elim-
ination tournament will be teams,
from every Dixie Boys district ,in
the state of Florida. All teams wvll-
consist strictly of 13 year olds.
Representing Port St. Joe are.
Raye Bailey, Michael Douds, Kale
Guillot, B.J. Strickland, Bo
Lenox, Stephen Besore, Brian
Jones, Stephen Tarantino, Don
Jecha, Cody Strickland., Josh
Dailey, Shawn Reynolds and.
Micah Dodson. The team 'i;s
coached by Alan Strickland, Rex,
Strickland and Jay Jecha. "

Student Orientation to be,
Held at Port St. Joe High
There will be a student orien-
tation on July 27th beginning at
12:00 p.m. ET for ninth graders
and new students.
At this time, students will
receive their, schedule of classes
for the fall and spring semester.
Changes will be : limited, so
review and discussion 6f possible
changes can be done prior to
school beginning on August
10th.
All other students are urged
to pick up their schedules from
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
If you have any questions.'
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Gulf County Major League All Stars Vie For Championship


Last Saturday, six area
leagues entered double-elimina-
tion competition in the Dixie
Youth District IV Major League
(fige 12 and under) All Stars
Tdoirnament.
, The Bayou George Athletic
AMsociation is hosting teams rep-
resenting Port St. Joe, Wewa-
hitchka, Callaway, Springfield,
and Franklin County, as well as
one for its own league.
'.Saturday's First Pitches
The six team bracket opened
with a match-up between 'Wewa-
fiitchka and Springfield resulting
in the Gulf County All Stars
claiming 'an 11-1 "victory. "The
game was halted after four
tInings due to the 10 run mercy
rule.
Josh Pitts took the hill first
for Wewahitchka holding the
opponent scoreless through two
innings.-He gave up no hits or
walks and struck out five 'bats-
men.
SRelief pitcher Will Strange
entered in the 'third, and closed
the game allowing one'run on one
hit and one base on balls, while
striking out four Springfield play-
ers. '
'At the plate, the Gulf County
S al stars were led 'by Brandon
Skipper with three singles; Jeffrey


Josh Pitts tosses a fielded
ball to Wewa's first baseman
Random Jackson to send the
Franklin County batter to the
dugout.
Semmes, with two singles; Josh
Pitts, who slammed a home run;
Tranum Meyers. with a triple;
Justin Suber, a double; and Steve
Peak, .who added a single.
.r


Followingthem was a battle
on'the diamond between Port St.
Joe and Franklin County. The St.
Joe all stars suffered a 3-1 loss at
the hands of their eastern neigh-
bors.
The game was nip and tuck,
throughout, beginning with Port
St. Joe striking first with one run
in the bottom of the. second
inning. Franklin County an-.
swered in the top of the third with
a run of their own-and the score"
stayed locked at 1-1 into extra
innings.
In the top of the eighth inning
Franklin County broke loose and
posted two runs to take the lead.
St. Joe's batsmen were unable to
match the score, to stay in the
game further.
Strong'. pitching from both
dugouts held the offensive effort
at two hits per team. Defensive
errors tallied at just' one apiece.
Starting onf the mound for St..
Joe was Zach Williams who.
struck out three and walked four,
while giving up no runs or hits.
Travis Burge entered in relief
in the second inning and closed
the game having struck out" 14
batsmen, while giving up ,three
'runs on two hits and five walksl'
For Apalachicola, starting
pitcher Randall Johnson :gave up
one run on .three walks and.. two
hits, while striking out 15. Robbie
Register relieved him in the eighth
during'which he struck out two
and walked two.
Cody Barber 'was Franklin
County's leading hitter with a
homie run, followed by Register
with a single.
In 'the nightcap Callaway
defeated Bayou George in regula-
tion innings by a score of 5-2.'
Monday Action
Port St. Joe snatched a com-
manding 14-0 four inning ,run-
rule victory from. Springfield in.
the, early game Monday. They
posted eight runs in the first and
'capped the game off with six more
in the third.
Justin McCroan went the dis-
tance on the hill for St. Joe in the
shut-out, striking out five, while
allowing, no hits, and giving up
one base on balls.
Springfield's pitcher only
fanned one.St. Joe batter as the
Gulf County team collected 11
hits and five base on, balls. ,
t .i


The hits included three two-
run homers off the bats of Zach
Williams, Bart Lowry, and Garrett
Garland. To that effort. Loawn
added two singles and Garland a
double. Kenny McFarland drove a
double and Travis Burge.
McCroan. Daniel Welch, Aaron
Little. and Jake Howse hit a single
apiece.

Wewahttchka dropped a close
one to Franklin County in the late
game. suffering a 4-3 loss.


, Facing 29 batters in the com-
plete game outing. Josh Pitts did
a good job on the mound for the
AWewa All Stars. He gave tip five
hits while striking out nine and
walking five.
Will Strange led at the plate
with a double, followed by a single
each off the bats of Steve Peak.
Jeflery Semmes. Tranum M\ers.
Random Jackson. and Justin
Suber.
On the Diamond Tuesday


Port: St. Joe's. All Stars'
advanced in the losers' bracket
and eliminated the host team,.
Bayou George, with a 10-0 victory
in short order (less than an hour)
Tuesday evening.
Stats for the game were not
available at press time and will be
detailed in next week s issue ot
The Star.
In the late game. Franklin
County handed Callaway its first
loss in the tourne with a 3-2
final score.


Tourney Conclusion
Wednesday night's schedule
Included a 6:00 p.m. (CT) battle
with Wewahitchka (1-1) and,
Callaway (1-1). The loser will be
eliminated and the winner, will
advance to the semi-final game.,
The evening game (8:00 p.m.
CT) was expected' to be a heated
battle between neighboring coun-
ties as Port St. Joe (2-1) got its
rematch with Franklin Coun ty (3-
0). .
The teams emerging from
Wednesday night will play semi-
final and championship games on
Thursday, and possibly Friday,
night with the first pitch crossing
the plate at 7:00 p.m. (CT). ,
. As always, all sports fans are
invited and encouraged to make
the drive and support these young
athletes in their endeavor to bring
home the winning trophy, and in
this case, advance to the state
tournament competition.


If YOU See News Happening...

Call The Star at 227-1278


'99 Port St. Joe Major League All Stars
Front row, from left, are Ashton Larry, Justin McCroan, Zach Williams, Jesse McCroan, Daniel
Welch, and Garrett Garland. Players standing are Andrew Furr. Aaron Little, Chad Lucas, Travis
Burge, Bart Lowry, Kenny McFarland, and Jake Howse. In the rear are coaches Travis Burge,
Frankie Williams, and Phil McCroan.


'99 Wewahitchka Major League All Stars
Kneeling, from left, are Cody Harden, Richard Cox, Trannon Myers, Justin Suber, Jeffrey
Portivent, Josh Pitts, and Johnny Jones. Players standing are Jeffrey Semmes, .Stevie, Peak,
Random Jackson, Zach Barnes, Will Strange, and Brandon Skipper. In the rear are Asst. Coach Will
McLemore, Manager Steve Peak, and Asst. Coach Glenn Semmes.


Seated, from left, are Joni Whittington (All Star), Nicole
Williamson (All Star). Stephanie Alderman (All Star), and Roxann
"Adkins. Kneeling are Ashley Berens, Kim Gaskin. Ashley
Padgett, Cerrelle Hanes, Heather Vertrees, Krystal Hendricks,
and Dawn Gortman.


Wewa Varsity Cheerleaders

Attend UCA Summer Camp


The Wewahi.tchka High
School Varsity cheerleaders
attended a Universal Cheerlead-
ing Association Summer Camp
on July 13th through 16th at the'
University of Central Florida. The
young ladies competed in several
events that were held throughout
camp and the results were out-
standing.
They placed third in the


home pom routine competition
and collected nine superior rib-
bons and a UCA Spirit Stick.
Three girls off the squad
were also chosen as UCA All'
Stars. Joni Whitington, Nicole
Williamson and Stephanie
Alderman will be' given the
opportunity to travel to London,
England to participate 'in the
Millennium Parade and festivities
on New Year's Eve.


Gulf Aviation Inc.

Open House and Annual Fly-In
at Costin Airport i Port St. Joe (A51)
is scheduled for Saturday, September 4t 1999
12:00 noon til? (Sept. L5t = Rain Date)
Featuring:


* Aircraft Displays
* Aircraft Demonstrations
* Parachute Jumping


* Airplane Rides
* Bar-B-Que
* Live Band


A Day for Fun in the Sun Bring the Family
Any one or any organization wanting to participate in
this event please call Betty or Kerry at 850 227-1232


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County Health Department. All
interested. parties are encouraged
to attend. Proposals for the 1999-
2000 partnership funds will be
accepted at this meeting.
Students who are in need of
transportation, please contact


Sabrina Burke, Tobacco Preven-
Stion Coordinator, at the Gulf
, County Health Department, 227-
1276, 'extension 114, no. later
than 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July
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PAGE 12A THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1999


PC Indians Dizzy Dean World Series Bound

Four Gulf County Athletes Depart Today for Mississippi Tournament


Four Gulf 'County baseball
players, who are members of the
Panama City Indians 16-under'
Dizzy Dean team, will leave
Thursday enroute to Southaver, :
Mississippi to compete in the.,
1999 Dizzy Dean 16-under Vorld
-Series. The .Indians cruised
through the Florida State tourna-
ment held in Pensacola winning
all five of their games. Their explo-
sive offense and strong pitching.
staff helped them out score
oppents 43 to seven during the
tournament.
The Indians roster is made up
of 11 players from six different'
high school in the Panhandle with,;,
three players 'from WVewahitchka
and one from Port St. Joe. Philip
Hall, who batted .410 with six
homeruns for the Gators as a
- sophomore, has a .370 average
with one homerun for the Indians.
Brandon Jones, who was among
the top of the Big Bend this past
season as a freshman for the
Gators with a .511. 10 homeruns
and over 40 RBI, has a .362 aver-
age for the Indians with seven
homeruns.
Blake Rish hit .350 for
Wewahitchka this past season as
a freshman with four homeruns
and 30 RBI. Jacob Tankersley,.
who started at third base for the


Sharks is hitting .278 with three
homeruns for the :Indians. Jones
and Rish are the only 15 year'olds
on the Indians team.


Panama City has a 25-3
record on the season with two of
their losses to 18-under teams,
Post 66 of Panama City and Post'


and has a .439 average with two
homeruns for the Indians.
Blountstown's Jarod Rackley
is batting .238, while Eric John-


PANAMA CITY INDIANS- Bottom row (left to right) Jarod Rackley, Jacob Tankersley, Jeff Mathis, Philip
Hall, Brandon Jones and Eric Johnson. Top row (left to right) Coach Charles Jackson, Chris Strappel,
Blake Rish, Bailey Jackson, Blake Balkcom, Alan Horne, and Coach Jody Brookins. -


"Tough Love" Seems

To Make Difference-


P.C. Xtreme Fast Pitch Softball Team
Kneeling, from left, are Krystle Harris, (Mosley), Jennifer
Callahan (Pine Forest), D. J. Butler (Mosley), Stephanie Webster
(Mosley), and Kelsey Cain (Mosley). 'Standing are Coach Steve
Webster, Bonnie Belin (Port St. Joe), Nora Dunham (Cottondale),
Erica Olsen (Mosley), April Cannon (Mosley), Donovan Duty
(Vernon), and Coach John Cain.
Belin on Diamond from Alabama, Georgia,
.inl -Louisiana, ':Mississippi and
The Panama City Xtreme 16 Florida competed in the tourna-
and under last pitch softball mrnent.
team finished first place in' the Port St. Joe student-athletic
Pensacola July 4th Blow Out Bonnie Belin' i a member to the
-Fast Pitch Tourrament. Teams Panama City Xtreme team.",


Youth first offenders are given
tough love attention which seems
to be making a difference within
them.
Don Washabaugh, Youth'
Accountability Director for Gulf\
County, spoke to the Rotary Club,
outlining his program and what itf
does for teenagers and under In-
the county.
t Washabaugh said thus far In
the year, there have been about
33 youths to become involved in
the program. Four are being given
attention, by the one professional
and several volunteers at the pre-,
sent time.
The youth accountability"
movement is about three years
old in Gulf County, and was total-
ly staffed by volunteers until


March of this year when they
became funded with a small
grant. .
They have as clients, youth
from teenagers on down who are
first offenders. They have commit-
ted small -crimes which cannot be
ignored by society because they
might lead to larger ones.
The speaker said the youths
have been caught doing every-
thing from smoking to car theft.
One young man actually took his
mother's car, and several others
have been reprimanded for lash-
ing out at teachers.
i 'The young miscreants are
treated mostly with community
service and required to write/
apologies to their victims.
When recommended for reprp-
manding by the operators of the
organization, a youth must spend
60 days at rehabilitation. Of the
33 young persons referred this
year, 30 have been boys and three
girls. Two have been as young as
seven years of age.
Guest of the club was Jim
-Dunigan of Crossville. Tennessee.

Attention Athletes

Free Physicals
The Gulf County Health
Department and School Health
Services are providing free ath-
letic physical to all Gulf County
middle and high school students.
Each student must have a
health examination/parental
permission form signed by a
parent or guardian to receive a
physical. Forms may be picked
up at the schools or at the health
department.
Wewahitchka physical will
be given on Tuesday, August 3,
from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m., central
time and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.,
central time. The physical will
be given, at the Wewahitchka
High School gym.
Port St. Joe physical will be
held on Thursday, August 5,'
from 8:00 to 1.1:30 a.m., eastern
time. and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.,
eastern time. These, physical
will be given at the'Gulf County
Health Department.
A current physical exam is
required before any student can
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13 of Tallahassee, they have also
beaten both teams.
"The accomplishments that
this group, of kids has made is
outstanding," said Ralph Rish.
"There are kids that played with
R. L. Turner in the 12-under Lit-
tie League World Series a few
years ago, some were on the Dia-
mond Kings that placed fourth in
one AAU National. iru-st in the
Cooperstown-Nationals, and went
to Hawaii and Venezuella for tour-
naments."
"Most of them have played
three to four. hundred games
against good teams and on the
national level. They're not intimi-
dated when they step- on the field,
no matter who they're playing."
Other members of the team
include Alan Horne and Jeff
Mathis (Marianna),' Blake Balk-
comn (Chipley), Jarod Rackley and
Eric Johnson (Blountstown), and
Bailey Jackson and Chris Strap-
pel (Rutherford).
S"Horne has the best arm in
Northwest Florida,". Coach
Charles Jackson said? "He's con-
Ssistently around 89 mph and has
been clocked at 91 mph." Home
has .361 average with two home-
runs for the Indians.-
Mathis is the ultimate com-
petitor on the mound," said Jack-
son. He boasts a .431 batting
average with six homeruns.
Chipley's Blake Balkcom led
the area this past high school sea-
son in homeruns as a sophomore,
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son has a .273 average for Pana-'
ma City.
Rutherford's Bailey Jackson,'
has a .500 batting average with
eight homeruns, while Chris
Strappel is batting .196,with one
homerun.
The Indians will begin play
this weekend with the tourna-
ment ending "next Thursday.
There could be as many as. 27
teams competing in_ this year's
Dizzy Dean World Series.

Former Troy State
Coach to Instruct
Volleyball Camp
There will be a volleyball
camp for all prospective players
on July 29th from 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. ET, This camp is open,
to interested young ladies
attending middle and high
school.
A former coach, from Troy
State University will-give Instruc-
Uion on every aspect of.the garie.
This one-day camp will prove to
be very useful as the '99 season
is fast approaching.
To register. please contact
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home in' a nice neighborhood. No across
the street neighbors. Close to schools and:
parks OTheir amer itiei includee prii'acy
fence. Ig iat c uih office pased dr.,e.
fi,.nr br-ck courr arJd 3BR/2BA, 2 car park.
ing. Reduced to $123,900.. MLS*3050.


.20 Fork Sireet. Overn.ieet, COLNTi i
HOME. 3BR/2 5 BA, pluI 1 BR/IBA gu,,.r
3apirtment doun:r3ir, hlndJsc-ped yard.
1i79.75;C Brend M.ller.


1703 Garrison Ave., 4 bld/2ba, nice
new workshop located in- backyard.
This will riot last long! $95,900. Call
Susie White today! 850-227-9600.


2003 Palm Blvd.,' 3bd/2ba, living/farmily/'
dinirig room, gret location. Call Susie
White today, 227-9600. $110,000.


WILLIAM J. RISH, Jr.
BROKER SALESMAN
Voice Mail:
850-227'-5569


BRENDA GUILFORD
REALTOR GRI-
Home:
850-648-5435


VALERIE HIPPARD
REALTOR Associate
Home:
850-229'2528


212 E Water Dr'-e Mle,co beJd,
CANAL FRONT 3BF.b.: home fu;
nahed. ill ne n ,r.-de. 2 c, ,i.-.
dock. ieau ll, l dar.dc-c-ed i yv
1280,000 BenJi M lle.


. 1004 lia..r .r c F., S. QJoe. 4BD/3BA,
2 car garage, marble fireplace in, den,
screened porch, deck; on 2 lots. Huge liv-
ing .r,,r r...O.T, i.15. 00 t1L' = I. .


CAPE SAN BLAS AREA
Treasure Ba\ Appr:rox 103 4 x 254.25 Unobstructed view ofSt.
Joseph's Bay. irt ,e(ggtit Sg.5=32917 Call Susie
White 850-227-9600
Treasure Bay .ro>\ 534 ,5'4.25 LUriobstructCe- view of St.
Joseph's Bay. ICilMller-.ri drtlialfA-3298 Call Susie
\'hire 850-227-un00 ,
Paradise Bay Lot ,100SOuLO
Cape Plantation Ap-r,:-x .5 acre: parta[rll\ cl[ered Overlooks St.
Joseph Bay CourirrN Club $39,900 00 .lLS=3"56 Call Susie White
850-227.9600 '
Bay Breeze: Approx 100 x 297.00. Nice-lot. $15,500.00 MLS#3171
Call Susie White 850-227-9600.
Nice lot across frgp t. J.seph ay. Approx. 400'x300'
Gulffronit lot R-7 S n r.91AtWI i gulf, $395,000.
Bayfroit lot 100'x4b00.' hea 3I a great buy at $85,000.
afront lot 75'x400' head iot'beautiful palms. $79,900.
Surfside Oto T Co c
GULFSIDE LOTS
Secluded Dunes $99,000 to $125,000. Owner financing, owner is bro-
ker.
Surfside Estates #38, $59,900. Owner is broker.
Paradise Gulf Subd. Access to gulf and bay. $29,900 to $49,900.
Owner is broker. .
LAGOON FRONT LOTS
100x300', $39,900. Owner/broker. Owner financing!
300'x400', $99,000. Owneri/broker. Owner financing!
200'x4Q0', $79,900. Owner financing!
MEXICO BEACH & ST. JOE BEACH
Residential lot approx. 78'x204.54' very nice lot in a great location.
Will not last long!! Call Susie White today 850-227-9600 or 850-
227-4046. $24,500.
Unobstructed gulf view 2BR/2.5BA w/decks overlooking the gulf. Sold
furnished & ready to rent. $159,900.
3BR/3BA on 3 IUdtlaeJlCi tlbiwcElte, $139,900.
3BR/2BA-brick home on 2 lots with sprinkler system, garden tub, irr.
well, $137,500.
Mobile home 2BR/2BA screened porch, deck, above ground pool.
$42,000.
LOTS
Water view .75x150, $65,000.
Water view 50x150, $69,000.
Gulf Aire across from pool, $24,500.


510 Miiylar.d Bld Me'ai c Beach 150 Monumeht Ave., Port 'St. Joe.
BEACH HOUSE. )BR/2A. ,.nlur. -3BR/2BA, 2 car parking. Central h/a, fire-
n,.hed Large LR & MBR. 25'xl00' lot. 3 place, has lots of extras. Has nice back
blc.k: to becsb .i9 500 Brenda Miller porch with large bar. Great for'enitertain-
S irg. Reduced to sell $124,900. Call Jay
Rish'850-227-96Q0. MLS#3284...
ACREAGE/OVERSTREET AREA
20 acres tI.llnwl e64cQialrrac
20 acre-, imth pines, $47,000
2.75 acres, trees. $16,000.
PORT ST. JOE AREA
137 Cape Plantation, Port St. Joe. Beautiful view overlooking St.
Joseph's Bay Country Club golf course. 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage. price:
$179,900. MLS#2970.
443 Rd. 20 3BR/2 BA on 2 lots, fireplace, great room. $79,900.
LOTS .
Port St. Joe: Ward Ridge, six lots
Port St. Joe: Approx 75 x 180 1-2.1 Hunter Circle. Nice lot in great
location. $19,500.00 MLS#3661 Call Susie White 850,227-9600.
Port St. Joe; 16 St., Lot 8, approx. 75'x180' waiting for that dream
home. Water and sewer are already in place. $24,500.00. MLS#3838.
Call Susie White, 850-227-9600 or 850-227-4046. This will not last
, long.
Port St. Joe: 16 St., Lot 7 approx. 75'x180', water.and sewer are already
in place. $24,500.00. MLS#3837. Call Susie White, 850-227-9600 or
850-227-4046.
White City:. Approx 150 x 150 corner lot, already has water hook up.
Call Today. $12,000.00 MLS#2969 Call Susie White 850-227-9600.
White City: Approx 100 x 200 nice lots $16,500.00 MLS#3572 Call
Susie .White 850-227-9600. ,
Ward Ridge 75x120', city water & sewer, owner financing, $19,900. .
Old Town SubdUmnleil2Contract
Cabell Drive lots that are 135' to 140'on the front. Water and sewer.
$18,000 to $28,500.
Garrison & Marvin Ave. several lots that are 100'xl50' from $14,000 to
$21,000.
Four 3 acre parcels. Each at $19,900.
Highland View Bay Breeze Subd., 100'x297'. $11,900 and up.
Lot 16, apprSWOlt 7'
Lot 5, apiT!4NIEM'CONTRACT
Lot 20, approx. 100'x297', nice lot, will not last long. $15,500. Call
Susie White 850-227-9600 or 850-227-4046.

Large Tracts We have several large gulffront, bayfront and lagoon
front tracts available that would be excellent for development. 1.75
million to 8 million.
For more information about these and other properties for sale
or rent call i-800-852-2990 or www.thompson-rish.com


SUSIE WHITE
REALTOR Associate ,
Voice Mail:
850-227-4046


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rrnxr,' 053 THE STAR. PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1999


Gulf/Franklin Center Graduates Its First Plumbing Class
l r ', 'm* n Maiden 'Ataliba M n er ,D vi
Nineteen former mill workers the occasion. ber John Mallory says of the men. to whiat the, Florida Aman, James C. Cox, William M. Maide i Mon D
received&their "C~,ertificate of Com- Dr. Baber commended the class, "This is a dedicated, hard: Department of Education consid- Haun; Johnny L. Jackson, Ralph E. Paul, Eddie L. Peak, George F.
pletionh''" from Gulf Coast men for their hard work and ded- working bunch of men and I am, ers "program completion" or a full W. Jamerson, Loyal L. (Duke) Peddle, David S. Pridgeon, Joe M,
Community College (GCCC) last ication to learning a new trade, proud to be their instructor. They. 960 hours of training, with other Jones, Ralph Knight, David J. Purswell, Eric V. Stewart, Jackie
... e" .. ... .. -,..'. C-,p,-t e .e-, 1 st T h n l pd n nhn n t Lewis. Ray Likely. Everette R. D. Strader, and Robert G. W ahI
hnl ndb ennthe ascs .1 sc iaizd I~migco ure o Lws:Ry0 iey vrteR .Srd n oetG al


Tnursaay, July 15, at an award
ceremony held at the Gulf/
Franklin Center (GFC). The cer-
tificate marks their completion of
"Introduction to Pipe Trades," a
360-hour training program in
plumbing technology.
George Duren, member, of the
Gulf Coast Community College
Board of Trustees, was present
for the ceremony,, along with Dr.
Lewis Baber, Associate Vice-
President for Career a-Ad
Economic Development att GCCC.,
Eleven other representatives
from the GCCC, and GFC enjoyed
the ceremony and the beef bar-
bejue that the class prepared for


Baber said, "uuil uoast Commu-
nity College is committed to pro-
viding the training and education-
al opportunities that are needed
to. strengthen the economic devel-
opment of Gulf and Franklin
counties."
In addition to being intro-
duced to basic concepts and tools
used in plumbing, the students
have been challenged to brush up
on their math and basic science
skills, as these apply to plumbing
technology. They also have been
introduced to using the computer
and performing job searches and
information searches on the
Internet.
Instructor and master plum-


plumbing, and to study hard to,
pass ,the math and science con-
cepts on the tests."
Mallory arranged two volun-'
teer projects for the men in order
to provide more hands-on learn-
ing. in plumbing. In June, the
group spent about a week putting
in the plumbing for the Blounts-
town Volunteer Fire Department.
Recently, the class has been
working at Port St. Joe High
School gaining ex-perience of lay-
ing out and coordinating a job,
and installing and testing the
work. This i d's' done trunder
MallorY's supervision with help"
fr m George Williams, lab assis-
tant.
All members of the class
agree that the volunteer projects
have been of great value In learn-
ing the trade. Mallory reports that
the men are surprising him with
tlhe skill they have developed in
such a short time.
Dr. Baber indicated that the,
plumbing technology program
would be extended to take the


be offered later.
The college is also looking at
extending the adult welding
course that is now being taught at
Port St. Joe High School, as well
as developing vocational training
programs in other needed fields.
Mr. Duren. said that when
GFC opened its doors with two
classrooms .on either side of .the
administration building,. many
people thought there would .be
one person sitting at a desk in the
administration building waiting
for students..
The opening. of GFC seemed
serendipitous. .considering the
mill shutdown a few months later.
Since the opening of the GFC,
training programs have included
correctional officer training, tele-
communications training, welding
technology, plumbing technology.
and numerous computer training
courses, as well as general educa-
tion cotirses
The following men were
awarded the Certificate of
Completion 'for Introduction to
Pipe Trades (360 hours): Charles


In the photos above and 6elow, graduating members of the class are shown working on their volunteer class project for Port St. Joe High School.


Open House at Gulf ea.
Co. Beaches Volunteer i

Fire Department
I The Golf County Beaches
Volunteer Fire Department will
have an open house on Saturday,
August 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 5;00
p.m. ET to exhibit is new
pumper/tanker truck. BHQ sand-
wich plates, including chips and a
drink, will be available for $3.
There wiflt also be a giant yard
sale to benefit the fire deiart-
ment. Donations may be dropped
off at the fire. station, located at
7912 Alabamna .Aentie in St. Joe
Beach, on Monday nights frorii
7:00,to 8:00 p.m. ET. or call 647- N
5253 for pick-up. T
Zion Youth Day
SZioh Fair Missionary Baptist
Church will be observing Youth
Day. on .-Sunday,. July 25th, at 5
S1:00;a.m .
The speaker for the :morning
worship service will be Minister
Darryl McGhee of,. Holy Teple I
Church of God in Christ.
Rev. .Frank Jones and his -,
congregation is asking everyone ,
to join them in worship, and
praise thie Lord. .-


Cec Ou P S Joe Marina' Grand Opening Saiurday
~~- '.-",M .tu ay' :. i. ;",: ..,. :


PUBLIC MEETING

FEMA -.FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS


A public meeting will be conducted, Saturday, July 31,
1999 at 9:00 a.m., E.D.T., in the Gulf County Commission
Meeting Room, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port St.
Joe, Florida to discuss FEMA's appeal process and
required procedures regarding the proposed changes to
the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM).

The public is encouraged to attend and address their ques-
tions to myself and county staff. If you have any questions,
please contact the Gulf County Commission office at (850)
229-6106.

Commissioner Warren J. Yeager, Jr.
\ Gulf County Board of County Commissioners ,
3rc July 15 22 and 29 1999


From left are instructor and master plumber John Mallory
and Dr. Lewis Baber, Associate Vice President for Career and
Economic Development at Gulf Coast Community College.


MEXICO/ST. JOE BEACH
NEW! AMERICUS AVE., Gulf View, priced to sell, 2BR/2BA $145,000
'NEWI ALABAMA AVE, 2 blocks from beach, priced to sell, 2BR/2BA S95,000:
Macinn, Classic beach cottage on the bluff wilh a nice gulf view! $197,500
116 41h ST, 4BR/2BA, upstairs and 2BR/1BA apartment downstairs, Gull View Good
deal at $149,900.
Dunes. #4, Gulf Front Townhouse, 2BR/1BA, great rental. $125,000.
102 SEA PINE, Gulfaire 4BR/2BA modern home ready for beach living S137,500.
7118 CAROLINA AVE., older mobile on 150' x 180' lot, ideal homesile'. $58,000.
HWY. 386 to Lucia Ave., 2 lots approx 100'x249'M/L. $85,000.
PORT ST. JOE
523 7th ST. 3BR/1BA, great long term rental, priced to sell $44,900.
1630 PALM BLVD., 4BR/2.5BA, lot size 160'x120', great bargain at $117,000.


SALES ASS~cIATs
Coakhy Kitch'ens
Judy 'Watford
Margaret Pressw.ood
Tofrfny Luster
Teri Palmer


cotiyk@Ha 6each corn
judya4lio-beoct' corn
morgoreup@fllo-bea~ch.com
tornmyi@flo-beach.corn
terip~fla-beach..com


MANAGER _
Vickie Davn
Cape Sar. Blas/SI JOE Beach
vickied@fla-beach.com
htip://www fla-beach.com


Aplahiol 180-24394 t.Gerg slnd1-0052-49


Melba Fi ndsYor Buyer


2015 Marvin Ave.
Maximum appeal Colonial grace
w/highest quality, best neighborhood
only 3 blks to schools. Three years like-
new, master suite. Well worth a close
look. $149,900.

631 Plantation Drive
Golf ,ew beaur/. Turn-key brick home
w/fabulous lay-out. Spacious master suite,
large manicured lot, hot tub on enclosed
porch w/view-of St: Joe Country Club's
hole #17.,Top of the line trim/hardware,
and all materials. $189,900.

6645 Searcy St. (White City)
Big lot and. nice home for less in White
City, a short 10 min. drive saves you,
money. $ .4,900 buys 3bd/2 bath 1320
sfi'. a beautiful country setting.


801 16th Street
.WHAT A DEALI Beautiful 3bd/1 ba.
on.a Ig. landscaped corner lot,
rewired, new windows, central h/a',
inground pool w/remodeled pool
house. $129,906.


10.1OMcCiell, nd Ave.
Valuable investment. 2 bd/l bath. Why
not renovate garage into master
suite/bath? Central heat/air,'wokshop
and boalport Only $62,500.


1021 Woodward Ave.
SMinutes away from downtown, partially
furnished, just remodeled, 3bd/2ba,.
w/central heat & air. New bathroom fix-
tures. A GREAT BUY at $88,500.


2111 Juniper Ave.
Large 3bd/2 bath home near schools.
Living room and family room, fireplaces.
Fl:6;ida room, kitchen w/breakfast bar,
in ground pool; 'fenced backyard on
corner lot. $99,900.


"MELBA'S ON A ROLL"


154 Avenue B
Remodeled and freshly painted 3 bd., 1 ba.
.bungalow, screened porch, carport, fenced rear
yard, nicely landscaped w/palm & fig trees,
.eat-in kitchen, rewired and renewed bath. New
r price. $45,900. ;

2004 Cypress Ave.
Well-maintained brick, bome in prime
neighborhood,.4 blocks to schools, In-
ground pool, 2-car garage, 3bd/2
baths, fe mal dining rm., office and
morel Priced to sell for $95,400.'


904 Woodward Ave.
Well maintained 2 bd/1 bath bunga-
'low w/some, new windows, freshly.
painted, roof less than 10 years old,
rewired 3 years ago, fenced. $34,500:


616 Marvin Ave.
S LocationI 3,bd/1 .5 bath brickhome.
Central heat/air, eat-in kitchen,'large
family room opens to raised deck,
garage. Lovely, creatively landscaped
yard. $84,700.


2385 Hayes Avenue
3 bd/lbath, corner 10t, very nice brick
home w/fireplace in liv. rm, large kitchen,
cen. h/a, partial bay view. Potential St. Joe
Corp. development west on Hwy. 98 makes
this a-good investment. $59,900.


1102 Garrison Ave.
SPACIOUS LIVING 4 bd/3 ba w/Ig re-
modeled kitchen w/ceramic tile floor/back-
splash, new countertop, large master suite,
separate family & liv rm plus an office Tile
foyer, workshop. 1/3 of attic floored,
on 1 1/2 Ior at only $134,500.

212 12th Street
,Great looking bungalow on 2 lots
w/large workshop. Totally remodeled.
Hickory cabineftsin kitchen, oak floors,
carpet, all new bath features. Just move
inl.$79,900.

207 16th Street
Over' 1000sf of comfortable living with
3bd/1 bath, separate family room,
,screened porch and patio. Low mainte-
nance and vinyl siding. Nicely land-
escaped. $74,500.


59 Oak Avenue-
Mexico Beach geml 3bd/2ba. brick,
ranch only 1.5 blocks to beach. Patio,'
garage. Future appreciation could be;.
dramatic. $91,500.


509 Tenth Street
Lucky youl This graceful home is one of the
few 2-story homes, in Port St. Joe. Features
3 bd upstairs, /Fullibdth,.5batl down-
stairs. Room for second bath upstairs.
Covered porch, nicely decorifed. $87,700.


2448 Victoria Avenue
Bay Beauty. Enjoy view of St. Joe Bay
from front screened porch of 3bd/1.5
bath beach-style home, all remodeled,
central heat/air. $67,500.


1916 Forest Park Ave.'
A "palace" in Port St. joel Over.300Q sf
of living space. Deluxe features. 2-story
foyer, designer floor plan. Heated a oo l
w/whirlpool jets. Family room openito
gourmet kitchen. Move in! $189,900.


PROPERTY IN WEWAHITCHKA
1790 W. Highway 22
Great investment..Popular "Sportsman's One Stop" totally remodeled, licenses for on/off beer and wine, saltwater
products and gasoline tanks.(2 pumps). Price includes $25,000 of'inventory! $145,000.
340 Red Bull Island Drive
Gulf County's seretGet in on the action. 636 of canalfrontage (6 lots); 3.5 acres.mol. Great fishingclose to
Wewahitchka. 2bd/1bath remodeled mobile.home. Your camp is waiting! $64,000., .


HANNON REALTY INC.
"GULF COUNTY'S MOST TRUSTED NAME INREAL ESTATE":

501 Monument Ave. Port St.Joe 227-1450


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THE -STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL 0 THURSDAY,' JULY 22, 1999


JAM/mrJ% rI


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"Operation Mobilization" Eyangelist


Will Speak at Three Local Churches


Operation 'Mobilization ,(OM)
is an international Christian mis-
sion organization working in more
that i85 countries around the
world. Its U.S. center is in the
Atlanta area; '
OM has 2,800 workers from
miqre than '6,0 nations serving in
Asia, North and South America,
Europe. Africa and the Middle
East. and aboard two ocean-going
mission ships. Doulos and Logos
' 'Approximately 49 percent of
those workers are non-western.
There are more than o500 Ameri-
cans serving in OM. While most of
OM's work is evangelistic, work-
&rs in some areas are also
involved in relief w6rkand refugee
assistance.


Begun in the U.S. in 1957 by
George Verwer, OM has always
focused on training and develop-
ment of workers, as well as evan-
gelism. While some of that devel-
opment takes the form of study
programs and conferences, the
majority is hands-on work in
evangelism and discipleship.
Participants learn to share
their faith through everyday, face-
to-face encounters. They stretch
their faith, learning to trust God
day by day, and get to know Him
in a deeper way.
Nearly 100,000 people have
been trained, many of those join-
ing for OM's two year program
and then working on to other
ministries. In fact, more than 100
ministries worldwide have been


The Janowski Family-Henry and Margie (standing) and
tamara, Austin, and Shellie (seated).
-Il..t


BEACH BAPTIST CHAPEL
C 31 olymn ,St. *.St,. Jo.e e4ch, FL 3456 ,
A LIGHTHOUSE FOR-THE LORW :
MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 AM ET EVENING WORSHIP 600IPM ET
Sunday School 9:45 am e Wednesday Night at 6.00 p.m. Youth
Group Meeting, Bible Study & Prayer Meeting; Choir Pracdce 7:00 pm,
"0 taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him."
!j Please accept this inritcaioi to join us an worship. God bless you!
}, Pastor David Nichols Church 647-5026 *, Home 769-8725
For information concerning our bus mnistr, please call 647-5026 -


I'

iFirst Pentecostal Holiness Church
S2001 Garrison Avenue Port St: Joe
Church Office 227-1493 ,us Carpenter, Pastor .
Sunday School ... ..... ..9:45 a.i.. .
I Sunday Monin g gWorship . ..... :. 1:00 a.m .
SSuAda& Evening Service ., .. ,,,. :3. .L ., 6,n ..
i I' Wedriesday", .: : 7:00,pm.
We Invite You to Come
Experience the Power of Pentecost With Us


F first United Mfethodist Church
S111 North 22nd Street Mexico Beach, FL 32410
Sunday Worship
Services..:................................: ... 9:00 a.m. CT

MINISTERING TO THE BEACHES HAND-IN-HAND
Rev. Ted Lovelace, Pastor ,Dr. John Anderson, Music Director
parsonage Phone: 648-4424 Office Phone: 648-8820


J THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN GULF COUNTY

'T. JAMES' 800 22nd STREET* PORT ST. JOE
7:30and -1:00 a.m. (ET)
S. Sunday School 9:45
ST. JOHN'S WEWAHITCHKA
A 1, i,8:00 a.m. (CT)

THE REV. JERRY R. HUFT, Pastor


launched by people who got their,
start in missions with OM.
One of the best-known fea-
tures is Its ship ministry, which
began in 1971. Since that time.
the ships Logos, Doulos and Logos
II have welcomed.26 million peo-
ple in more than 400 cities in 131
nations. The ships serve as float-
ing book exhibitions, bringing
Christian and educational litera-
ture. They have distributed seven
million books and more than 1.5
million Bibles and New Testa-
ments.
In addition, while the ship
welcomes visitors in the port, .
evangelistic teams spread out
through the city and surrounding
areas taking the, Gospel to the
streets.
Operation Mobilization is
committed to the people. of the,
world who are unreached with the
gospel of Jesus Christ, and to
mobilize new workers' to, be
involved in world evangelization.
In doing that, OM works in multi-
cultural, teams which link with
local churches.'
Janowski's to Share Gospel.
Henry and Margie Janowski
and their three children have
served .with Operation Mobiliza-
ttoia since March 1992. Henry is
the son of Maryon and Jeannette
Janowski of Wewahltchka and the
brother of India Miller of St. Joe
Beach. ,
He: will be sharing at First
Baptist Church in Wewahitchka
on Wednesday evening, July 21.
at 6:30 p.m.. CT; at Christian
Fellowship Church in Mexico
Beach on Sunday morning, July'
25, at'11:00 a.m.. ET.: and at
Beach Baptist Chapel in St. Joe
Beach during the evening service
on July 25 at 6.00 p.m., ET.
Mr. Janowski will be giving an
update of some of the ministries
around the world with exciting
stories of what God is doing. This
will include the latest on the
Sponsoring Family
Preparedness Fair
The public is Invited to attend
a "Family Preparedness Fair" on
Saturday. August 7, from 2:00
p.m. until 4:00 p.m. CT.
Some of the topics to be dis-
cussed are: teen pregnancy, water
, purification.- food -storiage; pets.,
and animals, .foad..,dehyd;ation,r,
domestic violence, financial man-:
agemenrit" emergency fist aid,
home canning, quilting, funerals,
emergency cooking, seed collec-
tion and preservation, and emer-
gency shelter.
The fair is sponsored by The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-,
Day Saints and will be held at the
Mexico Beach branch located on
15th Street and Robin Lane in
Mexico Beach.


Kosovo crisis. Please join them for
an encouraging time in the Lord.

Lonely? Adopt
a Pet Today!


The St. Joseph Bay Humane
Society collects dozens of animals
throughout the year. many of
which are not able to find a home.
A pet can make a wonderful addi-
tion to the family, or can be a gift
to someone who is. lonely. It has
been clinically ,proven that pets
have healthful effects on their
owners such as reduced blood
pressure and general feeling of
well-being. Invest in your health--,'
adopt a pet.
The following animals are
only a mere portion of the 20 dogs
and 22 puppies the Humane Soci- ,,
ety has to offer: one female bas-
sett hound: one male golden
retriever, who is somewhat
trained; two small dogs; three
small bulldog puppies, five black
lab puppies, two cream-colored
lab puppies, and four chow mix
puppies.
As always. The Humane Soci-
ety has an abundance of felines of.
all ages looking for a home,
The two dogs pictured in the'
adjoining photo are a liver pointer
and a full-blooded cocker spaniel.
They buth are staying with the
Humane Society and await a kind
master.
For adoption information, call
-,::Johnny Collins at 227-1115. or
call the. St. Joseph Bay Humane,
Society at 227-1103.
Have internet access? Visit
their website at www.capesan-
bla.sfl.com/sjbhs.

Musician Neededl!I
Pianist &
SKeyboardisl NeedeJ.
New Kurgweul key-
board available.
Compensated
position parl line.
Call 648-8890.


JESUS CHRIST HIS MESSAGE OUR SOURCE

iberty Bible Church
"'/ /I Welcomes You To Its Ser vices

-S \ sunday Morning Serv'ce ... 10 a.m.
102 Liberty Manor Cir, le Port St. Joe

Pastor Guy Labonte *Phone 648-5912


,. "APor of Victo "

First cCk-A"ck of k.A NazaCene
: 242"'Long Av enue Po, St. oe, Florida 32456
(850) 229-9596
Sunday School ............ ..... 10 a.m. Give Lntc' tlte Lord thle 9lory
Sunday Morning Worship .. ....... 11 a.m. d,'' e -I S n.01e, worship tile
Sunday Evening Worship ............ 6 pm. Lor.d ,in the beculy of lIoliness.
Wednesday Evening Service .......... 1. 7 p.m. Psalm 29:2

The frindly place i' worship!

First Baptist Church
S... .. Mexico Beach Jim Davis, ,Pastor .
I SCHEDULE' OF SERVICES
.s' Worship SLurndaLs at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
.. for BibleySttdy Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (all ages)
V ices Wednesday ..- 'Adult Prayer and Bible,Study at 6:00 p.m.
Please not?,; all times' central!
Located at 823 N. 15th St., Mexico Beach C rner of 15th & California 648-5776
EVEYON WLCOE


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first .Baptist CChurch
102 THIRD STREET PORT ST. JOE
Allen Welborn Buddy Caswell
Pastor Minister of MusicA & Youth
Sunday School ,..... ............... ..... 9:45 am
Worship Service.; . ..11:00 am
Disciple Training.. ...... . . 6:00 pmr
Evening Worship ..........: ....... 7:00 pm
Wednesday Prayer Meeting ...... .7:00 pm
"THE EXCITING PLACE TO WORSHIP" j

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

FAITH BIBLE CHURCH


801 20th St
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reet Port St. Joe 229-6707
Rev. Bill Taylor, Pastor
Sunday School .... . 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service . . 11:00 a.m.
Evening Service ::. :. :. 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m,.


of FAITH CHRZSTIAN-SCHOOL


Constitution andkMonument
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday School ............ 9:45 a.m. Methodist.Youth '
Morning Worship ........ 11:00 a.m. Fellowship ... ....... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......... 7:30 p.m.'
(850) 227-1724 Wednesday Choir Practice ....7:30 p.m:.


Rev. Jesse Evans Robert E. Downs, Jr.
PASTOR Choir Directot


.Diana Sealey
Touth & Children's Director


Discover God's Love!
Everyone welcome


Long Avenue A
BAPTIST CHURCH
1601 Long Avenoe, Poit St. Joe.* z229-8691
"'Worshlp -- Sundays at 11 a.mi. 'and 6 p.m -'
Bible Study Sundays "t S'45S a.m. and 5 p.in. (for all ages)
Wednesday .Chil'dren & Youith Missions at 7 p.m. ,
Prayer and Bible Study at 7p.nm.
S e,Adult Praise Cholr a:8"p.m. ,
Mark Jones, minister of music & youth


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CHURCH OF CHRIST
MEET'S
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.m. Sunday 9: 30 a.m. Sun
n. Wednesday Nursery
Call 229-8310
,WRITE FOR IREE EIGHT LfSSON BIBLE S'UDY:
P. 0. Box 758 Port St. Joe, FL 32457
Corner of 20th-Street & Marvin Avenue


day


ce Baptist Chrh
VlA BUT THOSE WHO MOPE IN THE ,LORD WILL
RENEW THEIR 5TRENOTH. THEY WILL SOAR ON
WINGS LIKE EAGLES .. ISAIAH 40:31
Come Celebrate this Lord's Day With Us!
Upstairs Capital City Bank Building
Bible Study at 9 a.m., Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Bruce Duty, Pastor Study: 227-2583
Church: 227-1180 http://www.graceeagles.org


Pastor Rev.J. Reid Cameron


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love
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In James 2:17 we find, "So
faith by itself, if it has no works,
is dead." Christianity is more
than words-there is a time when
we witness with words. This is
very important. God intends that
Oliver F. Taylor we tell others about His Son.
Visitation Minister, First Faith is what we believe.
United Methodist Church Works is what we do. James was
simply saying that if we have true
faith it leads to works. To pray for a hungry person is
good. However, this does not fill one's stomach. To pray
for a sick person is good. Sometimes, we also need to
visit the sick.
There are many things Christians can do in our
world. Christ set the example of being a servant. He
washed the feet of his disciples. Praying Christians do
many things in the name of Christ. God has something
for us to do. We need to tune our hearts to be Christ's
;servant.


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

the Church of Christ

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


Come and Be Blessed!
Fellowship Church of Praise ,
302 Martin Luther King Blvd. Port St. Joe.
;Sunday School ....................................................... 10 a.m .
M morning Service ................................ ............. 11 a.m .
Tuesday Bible Study ............................................. 7 p.m .
Thursday Praise & Worship .................................. 7 p.m.
"GOD CANDO, YOU GOOD!"
ROSA L. GARLAND, pastor


FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH S ,
Sixtee46i't Street
508 Sixteenth Street 227-1756)-' .-
Sunday Worship-.... .. 10 a.m.
Adult School .........11 a.m.
*Sunday School
*Young Children "
Nursery Available


Highway 71/ Cecil Costin Sr. Blvd.


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Florida Garden

Extension Notes


Roy Lee Carter

Gulf County Extension Service
Guf un


Galls Are Eyesores to Gardeners


You may have noticed small,
pustule-like growth on the leaves
and stems of otherwise healthy
looking plants. Perhaps you've
wondered what these strange
looking, often round shaped, for-
mations are; what caused them;
and whether they damage plants.
These growths are known as
gall. They're actually quite com-
mon, and no real cause for
alarm. However, some people feel
they detract from plant appear-
ance.
Galls are abnormal growths
that develop on plants in
response to insect stimulation.
This means that. wherever gall-
forming insects lay eggs, or
wherever such insect larvae feed,
you're likely to find galls. They're
usually on the undersides of
leaves, or on twigs and stems.
Each gall is characteristic of
the insect that causes it.
Immature insects are often found
inside developing galls. Galls
rarely cause serious harm to
plants. Still, people seem con-
cerned, or serious about them.
Galls are formed from plant
cells. It's believed they result
from a reaction between plant
tissues and insect eggs to larvae.
The immature insects become
enclosed in the galls, and feed
only on gall tissue as they devel-
op. Although the most common
places for galls to form are leaves
and stems, they may also develop
on trunks, flowers, fruit, leaf
shoot terminals, petioles, and.
roots.
As I said, most plants aren't
hurt by galls, even if they have
lots of them. But, if you're not
crazy about galls developing on
your trees and shrubs, you may
want to know how to prevent or
control them.
Unfortunately, once galls
form, it's impossible to eliminate
them, or the pests inside, with
insecticides. The pests do very.
nicely within the enclosed galls,
wherq,.'.ei".,-ret. protectedd from
chemical applications.
O course, galls on leaves will
drop off when the leaves do. But,


galls that form on stems, trunks,
or roots may persist for several
years. And, if a plant is
unhealthy or under stress, it will
be damaged to a greater extent
than a healthy one.
You can prevent galls to
some extent by taking good cul-
tural care of your plants-by
paying close attention to fertiliza-
tion, irrigation, pruning, and
other general maintenance.
Some galls that occur on stems
and limbs can be hand picked
and destroyed.
Also, several parasitic wasps
attack gall-forming insects.
These beneficial wasps are active
in late spring and early summer.
So, you might want to avoid
using. pesticides during those
months.
Galls form on wide variety of
plants-but, especially on oaks.
Some of the insects that cause
galls are aphids, phylloxera (flh-
LOX-er-ah), midges or gall gnats,
psyllids (SILL-ids), and cynpids
(sin-IP-ids) or gall wasps. Over
750 species of cinipids alone are
found in-the United States and
Canada. And, of these, about 80
percent produce galls specifically'
on oaks.
Well, that's the gall story. As
you can see, there's really not
much you can do about them-
especially if you have a lot of
oaks on your property.
Of course, you can avoid,
killing beneficial wasps, pick the
galls, and give your ornamentals
good care. But, otherwise, we
suggest you relax and take com-
fort in the knowledge that galls
'are not serious threats to your'
prized landscape plants.


WIG Meeting
The WIG 'Board of Directors
and membership will meet In reg-
ular session on Thursday,
August 5. The meeting will start
.promptly at 6:00 p.m: eastern
Sime, at the WIG Teen Cefiter. All
members and directors are asked
to attend.


Hurricane- Safe


Extension Built


At Beach VFD


Gulf County has now made it
possible for its Beaches Volunteer
Fire Department building to with-
stand sustained winds of 140
miles per hour, should the need
arise.
An extension is being added
to the current VFD facility to serve


as a safe haven for the volunteers
during a hurricane or storm of the
caliber that normally would call
for evacuation.
The structure is 16 x 45 feet
of reinforced concrete block walls
partitioned into four rooms to cre-
ate more support for the 'heavy
duty roof.
Fire chief David Richardson
believes that planning ahead for
hurricane season is the best
defense for the people.
"Now, if there is a bad storm,
the firemen can stay here
throughout the storm and be
ready to respond to any emergen-
cies," Richardson says.
He goes on to say, "I want to
make sure that people under-
stand that this will not be a shel-
ter for the public-just for emer-
gency personnel."
The funding for the project
comes from county assistance
and also from donations. Ten
thousand dollars have. been put
into it and another $9,000 is
expected to follow. The depart-
ment will also 'be installing a
power generator to be used by the
new and old parts of the building.


Gulf Seniors'

Mullet Dinner
The Gulf County Senior
Citizens will be selling delicious:
mullet dinners prepared by Chef:
Robin Downs at the Stiles Brown'
Senior Citizens & Community.
Center on August 6, from 4:00 to
7:00 p.m. The dinners will
include cole slaw, baked beans,
iced tea and dessert at the cost of :
$3.50 per plate. To place an:
order please call 229-8466.
All proceeds will be used to"' -
help pay for elderly program
needs.


0 PARIUR REALTY

of MEXICO BEACH, INC.
"Selling Sunsets for 53 Years"

850-648-5777 or 1-800-874-5073

Contact CATHEY PARKER HOBBS, listing agent for these new homes.
3016 Hwy. 98 P. O. Box 123 Mexico Beach, FL 32410
www.homtown, com/parker or e-mail: parkerreally@digitolexp.com


SELMAL AVE., ST. JOE BEACH
$149,900.00







GULF AIRE DRIVE
$225,000.00







KENT TOWERS #1 & 2
814 Hwy. 98, Mexico Beach
REDUCED!! $149,000.00


NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Two attractive beach homes-with a
view of the Gulf. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,
open living/dining/kitchen, vaulted
ceilings, laundry room and Ig. screened
porch. Approx. :1300 sq. ft. plus 260
sq. ft. porch and more. Still time to
choose colors, etc.


NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Beautiful 3 or 4 bedroom, 2.1/2 bath
with great gullt' vie. Approx 1500 sq.
ft. plus covered porches, vaulted ceil-
ing, open living/dining. kitchen, laun-
dry room, garage !and much more.
Buver can make choices

NEWLY CONSTRUCTED &
READY FOR OCCUPANCY! These
lonely homes have approx. 1,080 sq. ft.
w/2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, great
room,kitchen/ dining room, laundry
room, a car garage, porches & decks
with gulf iew. Top of the line overlap
steel roof, vinyl siding, furnished
including all appliances. Model open -
jacuzzi in Kent Towers #2. Others
coming soon in this location.


BEACH FRONT LOT 1303 Hwy. 98,
Mexico Beach. 66.6' on gulf and 80' deep.
S285 ,000.
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Mexico Beach Harmon Realty, Inc.
1402 Hwy. 98 Mexico Beach, Florida

850-648-5767 or 1-800-239-4959 "
BARBARA G. HARMON. Broker/Owner Barbara Mannon, Associate 850-647-5004 Susan Gaylor, Associate, 850-648-5401


HARMON BEACH HOUSE 809 Hwy. 98 MEXICO BEACH. Gulf front Premier 3 Br, 3 Ba 6266 Hwy. 98, St. Joe Beach.- 3 bedroom, 2 bath Single Faorr.. home across' Ironr DEDI-
Custom designed and built single family home. Beautifully decorated and furnished, 1800+ CATED BEACH with UNOBSTRUCTED GULFVIEWII Easy access c. Ihe BeachI Lg. LR
SF, plus walk-around decks. On 70' corner lot professionally landscaped. 10' ceilings, w/great Gulf view Lg,.DR Kaichen hLat aoir.g bar. 26'x14' paper r *tn decl, 2 car car-
:,c n ould,r.g coamc "i.l rc'.ng ,d Panoarr.c .'- ol it.e ,CIl IrC.n .er, 'room! port. On beautifully lar.d.capcd 0 corner lot. $4Q6Qp i"REDUCED TO
.311iE suie h.osS *.ll..i lo',, and huge bart'. eparo',e .a.t, dr .:s.ng area .'.an' more $187,500. Owner tn r.,nq aa.o.Il .
anlenities!!! $595,000.


NEW LISTINGS:
5th Street- 100' x 158.33' lot with easy access to Beach. Unit 14, Blk A, Lot 9. $20,000.
416 7th Street 3 Br 2 Ba single family home is less than 2 years old and neat as a pin!
Easy access l l ina l3la* has custom oak
cabinets. Lg.lll J trl .^ Jn l x 158.33' land-
scaped lot w/underground sprinkler system. Much more!!! $112,500.00.
GULF FRONT
1309 Hwy. 98 MEXICO BEACH. GULF FRONT LOT 66.6' x 80' corner lot in ihe heart
of Mexico Beach. $285,000.00.
112 32nd St. Mexico Beach. Pelican Roost F 4 Br Gulf front condo building, 2 Ba com-
pletely furnished and equipped for vacation retreat or rental. Large covered deck off living
room has great Gulf view! Currently on rental program with good rental history. $175,000.
MEXICO BEACH
412A & B 7th Street Mexico Beach- (2) NEW 2 Br, 2 full Ba townhomes under con-
struction. On landscaped lot, paved street with easy access to the BeachIll Approx.
750+SF, plus front sun deck and back patio area. Cen.' elec. h/ac, ceiling fans, custom
wood cabinets, and appliances. Buyer may choose carpet & vinyl colors w/construc-
tion contract. Must see'this affordable Beach Retreatl Only.$79,900.00 Each.
Floating Bridge P rsLL ppr 3 A sthj46_'o e Intracoastal
Waterway w ,lJlH 4 NrI A storage build-
ings.' $70,000.00
136 Bay St. St. Joe Beach. Traditional older beach cottage! 2 Br 1 Ba only 1/2 block to
beach! Interior has been upgraded and mostly remodeled. Florida rooms on front and
back of home. 75'x125' lot. Electrical has been upgraded, new breaker boxes.
Affordable beach retreat.' $82,500.
427 La Siesta Dr New!! 3 Br 2 full Ba 24'x48' double wide mobile home on large corner
lot completely landscaped. In newly developed restricted subdivision. Living room has
vaulted ceiling w/ceiling fan, beautiful fireplace w/wood mantel and hearth, ceramic
tile floor accent, mirror over mantle and heat blower. large master bath has unique
garden tub w/skylight and double vanity. Split Br floor plan. Completely landscaped.
CH/A heat pump. Much, much more! $X7009. REDUCED TO $72,900.
427 Colorado Dr. Lovely design and floor plan! Pre-Construction 3 Br 2 Ba home on extra
large 100'xl 58.33' lot within walking distance to Beach. LR has vaulted ceiling, fire-
place w/ceramic accent and wood mantle, kitchen/dining area has 9' ceilings and
lovely bay window. Large master Br has walk-in closet, master bath has whirlpool tub
and separate shower. $119,900. PRE-CONSTRUCTION. $115,000.
308 Wysong Dr. PRE-CONSTRUCTION SALE!! Quality custoan built 3 Br 2 Ba
single family home under construction. 1608+ SF heated and cooled living
area. 2 car garage w/automagmLfe Ir opener, cen. h/a, appliances
include refrig.., w/icemaker, elec. rM' sfftJIWer, disposal, 109'x0OO' landscaped
lot. Restricted subdivision, paved street w/underground utilities. Easy beach
access! $115,000. PRE-CONSTRUCTION $109,500.


426 7th St. PRE-CONSTRUCTION SALEI! Quality custom built 3 Br 2Ba single family
home soon to be, under construction. 1400+ SF heated and cooled living area. 2 car
garage w/automatic garage door opener. CH/A, ref. w/icemaker, electric range,
dishwasher, disposal. On large 100'x158.33' landscaped lot in nice residential area
w/paved street. $99,900. PRE-CONSTRUCTION $95,000.
418 7th St. NEW 3 Br 2 full Ba home on beautifully landscaped lot with easy beach
access! Ths Ist l1PnW, far I.low, easy
main t enaneIeA'gaecfor efficiency. 2
car garage, underground sprinkler system, very nicely decorated. $108,500.

LOTS
RESIDENTIAL (Houses Only)
NEW DEVELOPMENT PALM RIDGE SUBD. ST. JOE BEACH Only 2 blocks to the Beach!
Take Pine St. 2 blocks to Alabama .Ave. turn right to entrance of subdivision. Large
cleared lots ready for building: high and dry. Amenities include: paved streets, street
lights, deed restrictions, underground utilities-city water, natural gas, electric, phone,
cable. Restricted Housing Subd. homes only. Only $22,500.00 each,
MEXICO BEACH
704 Hwy. 98 UNOBSTRUCTED GULF VIEW zoned General Commercial 12) 50'x150'
lots on Hwy. 98. 100' Hwy. 98 frontage. Zoning'will allow single or multi-family use
as well as commercial. Completely fenced Unit 1, Block 11, Lots 3, 4.;$275,000.
Arizona Dr. 100'x108.33' lot completelIe Laready for building. Unit 14, BIk E,
Lot 11. $17,000. LU
15th St. 10 acres. Zoned residential low density prime development $90,000.
304 & 306 Halley Dr. 87.5'x108' each. Completely cleared, filled and ready for build-
ing. North Lake IEstates, BIk B, L $ 4 $1500 ea.
Gulfaire Drive 75'xl25' Lot 14, La
RESTRICTED MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION LA SIESTA
Corner Hwy. 386 and 15th St. Beautifully landscaped entrances, paved streets with street
lights. Large cleared lots with easy Beach access. Underground utilities) city water, nat-
ural gas, electric, phone, cable, and city sewer (available Spring 1997). Deed restric-
tions: Zoned for mobile homes only! All lots recently filled with clean top soil new
drainage. REDUCED PRICE $19,900.
BAXTER'S BEACON HILL RESTRICTED MOBILE HOMES PARK
Sun Ray Court lot 7. Has septic tank and water meter. Reduced prLce $29,000.
'North Patrick St. Overstreet 1 acre parcel. $10,000.
Corner Colume yA l beach with easy
access AM1AWRM "


NEW DEVELOPMENT

AT ST. JOE BEACH









.Restricted Housing Subdivision Homes Only! Only 2
Blocks to the Beach!

Large cleared lots ready for building: high and dry

Paved Streets Covenants and Restrictions

Underground Utilities: City Water, Natural Gas, Electric,

Phone, Cable
Directions: Hwy. 98 to Pine St. N. on Pine St. 2 blocks to Alabama, right to entrance of subdivision!

Purchase Price: $22,500.00 each


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St. Joe. Wade Clark Auctions,
850-229-9282.,
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1983 Cadillac DeVille, 4-door, fully
loaded. Runs good, no title. $500 firm.
639-5414 Itc 7/22
1990 Acura Integra, 2 dr, hatchback,
sunroof, am/fm radio, cassette player,
air gond. Call 229-1084. $4,300. 2tp
1989 Cherokee Jeep, 4x4, for sale,
$2,600. Call 647-5393. Itc 7/15
198i CJ5 Jeep, bikini and soft top,
$1,S00. 827-2906. 2tc 7/18
Enrieron blue VW dune buggy,' street
legal, has 2 tops, excellent cond.,
$1.8('00 639-5897. 2tc 7/8
1993 blue 4-dr. Chev. Corsica, power
windows, power doors, air cond.& radio.
Good cond., asking $4,100. Contact
22976770, call after 6:00 or leave mes-
sage. '. 32td7/1


95 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. Edition,
V-8; 4wd, loaded, $19,500. 647-9820
after 8 p.m. tfc 7/1





21' -Sunbird Odyssey,'deck boat, 2'yrs.
old..Only used 7 times: Fiberglass tri-
hull. 130 hp Johnson, biminftop, head.
table, live well, electronics. lots of stor-
age & seats. Easy load trailer, double
axle, and brakes. Priced to sell at
$12,500. (850)668-3933
14' Ifiberlass boat with trailer. $500
firm. 639-5414 Itc 7/22
14 bass boat with 1993 85 hp Yamaha,
trolling motor, extras. $4,500. 827-
2906. 2tc 7/15


Small efficiency fully furnished, AC &
heat, all utilities included. Rent by week
or month. $400 a month, $200 security,
$50 clean-up fee. 639-5414 Itc 7/22
Small 2 bedroom home fully furnished.
AC & heat. All utilities included. Rent
by week or month. $600 a month, $300
security, $100 clean-up fee. 639-5414..
Itc 7/22

3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide on 2
beautiful lots at 213 Bay St.,' St. Joe
Beach. $450 a month and a $450 secu-,
rity deposit. 648-5840 tfc 7/22
One bedroom, 1 bath apartment, fur-
nished, $395 month, beginning August
1. Call 648-5476.
'Roommate independent only. Lg. fur-
nished bedroom, private bath, walk-in
closet, laundry/kitchen privileges and,
utilities. $375, a month. Send resume
and references to: Roommate, P. 0. Box
604, Port St. Joe, FL 32457. tfc 7/15
Large one bedroom apartment at 1508
Long Ave. Linfrnished. no pets, deposit,
required. Available Aug. 1, 1999. Call
'229-6825. 2tp 7/15
2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath unit 3-C, at
Cape Villas. Unfurnished, $625 per
month. One year leape. Call Rosasco
Realty, 227-1774. 2tc 7/15
3 bedroom doublewide trailer, 2 blocks
from beach. Call 647-3220. .3tc 7/15


Indian Lagoon tiew. new 4BR/2ba.
cypress home on 5 acres. prnate pond
with jacuzzi room. Entertain, fish,
beach or just relax. Located 1 mile east,
of Indian Pass Raw Bar on Hwy. C-30,
8750 a month. Call 859-927-2515.
4tp 7/1
Spacious 3 bdrm.;, 2 ba. home, ig.
fenced yard. kids and pets welcome. 1
block from beach. S650/mno Bill
Howard. 647-92?6. I-'c 7/22


. Fr lease: 3 bedroom. 2 ba. home at 206
'Court St., St. Joe Beach, $600,
first/last, available July Ist. 612-416-
3711. tfc 6/24'
Long term lease: 4 bedroom waterfront
Overstreet area. Deposit & references
required. $750 a month. Call 334-677-
6086. If not in, leave message. tfc 7/1


18'5" vee hull work boat, center steer-
ing,. 11'x6' flat deck. 1982 115 hp Small retail/office space for rent on
Johnson, needs work, tilt and trim Third St. 229-2727. tfc 7/1
nxorks, Shoreline trailer, 9 gal. fuel tanr .; ,
Dafionrh anchor, 2 propellers. $850' obilehome for rent, 3 bdrm., 2 ba..
obo 647-9868. -.------4tp 7/-1l.. brand new doublewide, unfurnished, Ig.i,
lot. Nice neighborhood. $550 per
KAYAKS for sale Great funI At the Port month. 648-5476. tic 7/15
Theatre, downtown Port St. Joe. Open
S Tues. -Sat. 229-9282. 6tc 6/24


Vending Business: M & M Mars, fifty
locations. S800-(.S 1200 '; solid monthly
income. Cost $2995.' www.vendin-
groutes.com. 1-800-963-6123. Itc 7/22
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Central het and air
S Wall to wall carpeting
0 Laundry facilities
On-site Management
VOICE/TTY ACCESS =l
(352) 472-3952

Now'Open
GULF SHORE STORAGE
Corner of DeSoto & Americus
St. Joe Beach
Office: 647-3665
Home: 647-5106
F / \


HHHF7nH


Private office space at
236 Reid Ave. $180
monthly, includes utili-
ties. Call 229-7121.
tfc 7/3

Mexico Beach Mini.
Storage Units, 6'x12',
and 12'x12'. 648-5146,
Fantasy Properties
.fc 7/1

Office space tor rent adja-
cent to Citizens Federal -
$500 per mo., plus utilities.
410 Long Ave., Port St. Joe,
Florida 850-227-7413.
S "' .c 7/1

Now Renting Spacious
1 bedroom apartment
PINE RIDGE APTS.,125
Venus Dr., Port St. Joe, FL
32456 (850) 227-7451
Some subsidy available
Central heat and air
Wall to wall carpeting
Laundry facilities
0 "* Mini Blinds .
On-site Management
Voice/TTY Access __
(352) 472-3952

: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
Wall to wall carpeting
Laundry facilities
On-site Management
SVoice/TY Access
(352) 472-3952 _
Stfc"77


For Rent
MOSS CREEK APTS., 126
Amy Circle, Wewa-
hitchka, FL 32465.
(850) 639-2722
S'Central heat and air
Wall to wall carpeting
Laundry facilities
On-site Management
) Voice/TTY Access
(352) 472-3952
(^X trc^


Mexico Beach mobile home lot for rent
in quiet park. Call 648-8201. .tfc 7/1
Apartments and Homes for Rent: One to
3 bedroom apartments. duplexes. and
homes for rent in Mexico Beach.
: Furnished and' utifurnished. Call
Parker Realty at 850-648-5777 for more
information. tfc 7/1
Gulf Shore Court. Trailer for rent. No
pets. 1 block from St. Joe Beach. 647-'
5106. tfc 7/1
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
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 7/1
UNFURNISHED
Large 2 bdrm. house, stove & refrig.
cen. h&a. screen porch. carport &
laundry rm.
Large 2 bedroom apartment. stove &
refrig., washer/drver 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.
1 One bedroom apartmentE washer/
dryer hookup.
Call 229-6777 after 7 p.m. tfc 7/1
Garage Sale: Rain or Shine. Queen sola
sleeper and matching loIeseat,. coffee
table, queen waterbed with heater and
book case headboard, children's and
teen clothing In back-to-school cond.
Nintendo, plus misc. SaturdaN 7:30 amrr,
until noon. 401 20th St Port St. Joe
Itc 7/22


Yard Sale. Many tools, curious, unique
glassware 212 Balboa St.. St. ..Joe
Beach. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Friday. July
23. only. Itp 7/22


CUSTOM LAWN

SERVICE
Jeff Wood 227-1559


Circle S Refinishing
Repair Touchup or Complete'
Refinishing. We do it ALL from
furniture to floor. Free Estimates
This ar'ea' mo e 'evp ,'ienced re h,:,, "':
827-6828 ask for Dusty

* Residential *Custom Wood
* Commerclai 'Industrial *
A & R Fence
Fencing andi Concrete Work:


Albert FiOeichmann
Eirlo593115,646


FREE Estimates
(850) 647-4047


Locally
Owned / ,..


o Reesidential
Commercial
Termite & Pest Control'
Termite Treatments Restaurant Motel
*.Flea Control' Condominiums
* Household Pest Control New Treatment/
* Real.Estate (WDO) Reports Construction Sites

FAMILYLY OWNED
&PLEASANT & PROFESSIONAL
Serving Gulf Co., & Surrqunding Area
Free Estimates & Inspections


Junque Sale: Thursday, Friday and
Saturday only. Nifty items from pawn
shoppe and items from abandoned stor-
age units. 302-A Reid Ave., Port St. Joe.
229-2727. Itc 7/22
Yard Sale: Saturday 8:00 a.m.-untifl.
Lots of kitchen items and clothes. 1609
Palm Blvd.. Port St. Joe. ltc 7/22
Multi Family Yard Sale: Saturday, July
24,, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 212 Williams
Ave., Port St. Joe. In front of Curves.
Misc. items. Itc 7/22
Multi Family Carport Sale: Lots of
children's clothes, misc. items of all
kinds, 29-gallon aquarium. 9:00 a.m.-
3:00 p.m. 409 Bonita St., Port St. Joe.
Itc 7/22
Yard Sale: 1302 Palm Blvd., Saturday,
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Clothes and
shoes. Rain r ancels. tc 7/22
Yard Sale: 309 Ling St., Highland View.
Saturday. 'y-00 a.m.-until. Itc 7/22
Garage Sale: July 24th, 9:00 a.m. CT -
until. 245 Nan Nook; Mexico Beach
(19th St./rt. on Paradise Path/left on
Nan Nook). Lots of treasures Itc 7/22





The City of Mexico Beach is accepting
applications for part-time office help, 20
hours per week. The applicant must be
capable of computer operation and gen-
eral office work. The rate of pay for this
positonn is 86.51 per hour. The City of
Mexico Beach is an equal opportunity
employer and maintains a drug-free
workplace An application can be picked
up at City Hall. 118 N. 14th Street.
Mexico Beach The closing date for
receipt of applications is July 30. 1999
at 4.00 p.m. CT. For Further inrforma-
tion '-,rtact Frank Healy,. City
Adniisi.r.itor. 645-5700. 2tc 7/22
Caregiver needed on Monday of each
week. Only reliable need apply.
References required. Call 227-1626
Itc 7/22
Babysitter needed after school and
some %weekends. Call 643-61.i1l.
Itc 7/22


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

BOB'S PAINT &
BODY SHOP
30 Continuous Years of
SAvtomotive Body Repair
Rebuild Wrecks
Body & Window Work
Expert Automotive Painting
FREE ESTIM *,TES on Your Body Work
SMV02522
Call or See BOB HEACOCK
Baltzell Ave. Phone 227-7229










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

l/ MINI-STORAGE \



S5x10 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.
850-229-84 1 6
RA0043378 ER0007623


S"Office: 850-229-6018
Fax: 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-ut Repair e wa


The City of Mexico Beach is accepting
applications for part-time laborer, 20
hours per week. The rate of pay for. this
position is $6.51 per hour. The City of
Mexico Beach is an equal opportunity
employer and maintains a drug-free
workplace. An application can be picked
up at City Hall, 118 N. 14th Street,
Mexico Beach. The closing date for
receipt of applications is July 30, 1999
at 4:00 p.m. CT. For Further informa-
tion .contact Frank Healy, City
Administrator, 648-5700. 2tc 7/22
The Gulf County School Board is
receiving applications for a Truant
Officer. Persons having applications on
file in the School Board office and wish-
ing to be considered for *this position
must request to have their application
submitted. Application forms and job
descriptions are available at the School
Board office. Completed applications
should be sent to Mr. Temple Watson,
Director of Support Services, 150
Middle School Road, Port St. Joe, FL
32456. Application deadline is July 29,
1999, 12:00 Noon, E.D.T. The Gulf
County School Board is an equal
opportunity employer. 2tc 7/22,
Gulf Coast. Community College
Coordinator for Gulf/Franklin Center
to supermse daily functions/acthlties of
the Gulf/Franklin Center. Work with
students from initial intake to place-
ment in classes by providing appropri-
ate advice or referral. Assist coordinator
with administrative and educational
management of the Center to include:
completion of application; financial aid
'referral; administer tests; support for
faculty; maintain records; and routine
office matters. Master's degree required
with experience in college administra-
tion preferred. Minimum educational
requirements may be deferred with a
combination of training, education, arid
ex-perienc'e. Previous applicants !are
still being considered and need not
reapply. Deadline to apply is July 26,,
1999. Applications may be picked up
at: Human Resources. Admin. Annex
Room 104,' GCCC is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Minorities
and females strongly encouraged to
apply. 2tc 7/15
Now taking applications for meat dept.
personnel Duren's Piggly Wiggly. 510
C. G. Costin Blvd.. Port St. Joe. FL Fill
out application and talk to Mr. Duren.
2tc 7/22


COINS BY THE BAY! I buy and sell old
coins and paper money. Billy Stephens,
fair prices. Home 229-8104, bus. 229-
6803.. tfc7/1

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


C. J.'s -Lawn
Service
FULL LAWN SERVICE
VACUUM YARD MACHINES
,TRIMMING "'
\vill work for you.
Licensed and Insured Serving
Mexico Beach, St. Joe Beach, Port
St. Joe and Wewahitchka
Clyde Sanford (850) 648-8492


Fine,

Fl


The Gulf County School Board is
receiving applications for Teacher -
Kindergarten. Persons having applica-
tions on file in the School Board office
and wishing to be considered for this
position must request to have their
application submitted. Application form
and job description are available at the
School Board office or Port St. Joe
Elementary School. Completed applica-
tions should be sent to Ms. Catherine
Barfield, Principal, 2201 Long Avenue,
Port St. Joe, FL 32456. Application
deadline Is July 27, 1999, 1:00 p.m.
ET. The Gulf County School Board is an
equal opportunity employer. Itc 7/22
Anticipated Vacancy. Health Support
Aide., 35 hours per week, 10 month
position, off in summer. Position is
located at Port St. Joe school health
room. CNA experience preferred.
Applicants who may have applied for
previously advertised positions should
re-apply. Submit applications to: Ann
Baxter, Gulf County Health Dept., 502
Fourth St., Port St. Joe, FL 32456.
Phone (850)227-1276, Closing date Is
August 3, 1999. Background check
and fingerprinting required. 2tc 7/22
Road Rep wanted full time to call on
mid to high-end gift stores in AL & pan-
handle. 20 general gift & home accent
lines. High reorder. 10% commission.
Must be experienced in the gift business
and work Atlanta Gift. shows. FAX
resume AND references to 727-399-
9398. 2tp 7/22
Immediately hiring laborers and experi-
enced roofers. Starting salary $8.00
hour and up. Call 229-9483, ask for
Joel. 2tc 7/15
Homemaker position available. The
Gulf Co. Senior Citizens has a home-
maker posiLon open in the Port St. Joe
area.This \ill be a 40 houraweekposi-
tion. Applicants must be at lest 18 years
of age. ha\e a high school education, in
good physical health and dependable
transportation, Applications can be
picked up at the Port St. Joe Center
located at 120 Library Dr. between
Monday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. Please call 229-8466 and ask
for Marion or Debbie for more informa-
Lion.
Deadline for applications Is July 23.
1999. The Gulf County Senior Citizens
is an equal opportunity employer.
2tc 7/15


STUTZMAN ROOFING
RC #0038936,";
Specializing in Reroofs
Single-Ply & Repairs
"There Quality Is Higher Thant Price"
229--8631




Steve Brant's


ROOFING
LICENSED & INSURED
LIC #RC0050321
'Port St. Joe Call

229-6326
Mobile 899-0219 or
1 899-0218 ,
tfc 6/3


Michael Wood Residential Contractor 227-1589
carpentry & architectural details
repairs remodels decks fenced
Insured LicenseW#RR0067190 /


K GARRY L. GADDIS
AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION & REPAIR
EXTENDED WARRANTY FREE ESTIMATES REPAIRS ON ALL BRANDS INSTANT FINANCING
SERVICE AGREEMENTS
K 648-5474 FL UCENSE EROO10992, RA1154218>


THE CABINET SHOPPE

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

PUMP REPAIR & SALES LICENSED & INSURED

H & M IRRIGATION
for All Your Watering Needs!
HAL KEELS FREE ESTIMATES 229-2738


Mize Plumbing, Glass & Supplyj, Inc.
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR NEW CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS REMODELING
PLUMBING SUPPLIES GLASS, MIRRORS & SHOWER DOORS
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Lir. #CF-COS57220, RGO051008, ER00 11618
520 E. First St., Port St. Joe, FL
850-229-6821 or 227-3885


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Laborers and Equipment Operators
needed for Site Utility Company.
Excellent Benefits. Long-Term
Opportunities. Drug Testing, EOE.;
Applications can be picked up at 2015
Lisenby Ave., Panama City or at. Site.
Trailer, 1600 US Hwy. 98, Mexico
Beach. 4tc 7/8
DRIVERS
Drivers needed for local runs. Out
average 3 nights per week. Contact
Lee Burnham, McKenzie Tank Lines
c/o Arizona Chemical, Hwy. 98, Port
St. Joe, FL 227-3p668. 8tc 7/8.
Security guards wanted. Call 747-8960.
Free licensing and training. 4tc 7/1i


Several positions available. Cooks 3,
waiting staff 5, dishwashers 2, salad
pre/bus staff 2. Apply in person or
phone: DUNES BEACH RESTAURANT,
3625 Cape San Bias Road. Port St. Joe,
FL 32456. 850-227-3655 or 850-227-
1819. ,,,, 7/8
Need licensed salesperson, experience
in south Gulf County preferred. Call:
Tom atfTom Todd Realty, 227-1501. '
tfc 7/1l
: .:' ,, : ,' : ,: '


Small Engine Repair. We pick up and
deliver, and we guarantee our work.
Call anytime 850-639-3029. 2tc 7/22
Ironing, pick up and delivery. Have
references. 229-2049. tfc 7/15
Mother of 3 with dependable, loving
care for your child. M-F, after 5:30 ET..
Sat. & Sun. anytime. Call 639-9377.

Smiley Detailing Shop
CARS, BOATS & TRUCKS
102 2ND STREET
Call or Come By!
TAN SMILEY .
227-9353


CAROL DIXON
Independent Beauty Consultant
105 Yaupon St. Port St. Joe, FL
850-2271568
MARY KAY.
S Americao Best'S"elling Brand"

Pressure washing done, your
home, deck, or drive. I'm cutting
trees too, just to stay alive. To
give me a call, would be- real
neat. I'll give you a price you just
can't beat. 229-8829. Billy
Johnson : .


BUDGET ELECTRIC
135 N. Kinm Ave, Howrord Creek
850-827-2429
E1000609 INSURED
O n i. r .Maie-ri
We do ,i.l i-ve II don r,.hl
Graduate of Haney Tech '99 8 yrs.
experience in Gulf Co.


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


Business and Personal
Financial and Estate Planning

FRAN]
Accounting
Telephone
Office (850) 229-9292'
Home (850) 648-5919


Heavy Equipment Mechanic needed.
Job involves travelling the southeast to
maintain and service heavy equipment
arid rock crushers. Must have own
tools, welding abilities and a clean dri-
ving record. 1999 Mechanic truck pro-
vided with air and welder. Applicant
must be able to travel alone and work
without hands on supervision. Contact
Tom Sutton, Mulliniks Construction.
Jacksonville, FL 904-764-3644 or 904-
614-2786. 2tc 7/15
Crushing Hand needed to travel south-
east and do whatever it takes to make a
portable crushing operation successful.
*Experience with rock crusheirs and
heavy equipment a plus, but a willing
and honest trainee with dependable
transportation will fit right in. Contact
Tim Sutton at Mulliniks Construction,
Jacksonville, FL 904-764-3644 or 904-
641-2786. '2tc 7/15
C. W. Roberts Contracting Inc. now hir-
ing experienced heavy equipment
operators and dump truck drivers.,
Competitive pay, good benefits. Apply at
Hwy. 20 XEast, Hosford, Florida. Drug
Free. EOE. tfc 6/17


Housecleaning; either weekly or bi-
weekly. References available upon
, request. Gall 227-9622, leave a mes-
sage. 4tp 7/1

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

ROGER STOKES
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
647-3328
Free Estimates RF0066770
PLUMBING REPAIRS


NMARVIN'S
Satellite Service
63.1 C.-orgi ,venue Gill (d50) 47 3171
por( S lie' I L324l' l.l850h l 8 od 1061 ,


A Catherine L. Collier
Independent Sales
Representative
S 211 Allen Memorial Way
Port St.Joe
Av (850) 229-6460
AVO


CAPPS CRANE

SERVICE

227-5678

Freddie Capps
A4tp7/1


Payroll Preparation
Bookkeeping Service

IT
vice
509 Fourth Street
P. 0. Box 602
Port. St. Joe, FL 32457


Job Notice: The Gulf County Board of
County Commissioners is seeking an
individual to fill a full-time Mechanic
position. The following qualifications,
are desired for this position,at the Road,
Department.
On-Board Diagnostics, specialized elec-
tronics, -134 air conditioning refriger-.
ant training, R-12 refrigerant recovery
& recycling training, competence,;
knowledge of hydraulic systems, diesel
mechanic, heavy equipment repair
(Idlers, sprockets, final drives, etc),, air
brakes, auto. transmission, small
engine repair, welding/cutting abillies.
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., C.D.T. Applications*
will be received until 3:30 p.m.. C.D.T.
on Friday, July 23, 1999. I you have any
questions, you may contact Chief
Administrator Don Butler at (850) 229-
6111.
Gulf County enforces a Drug-Free
Workplace Policy 'and Is- an EqualP
Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. ,
/s/Tommy Knox. Chairman
/s/ Benny C. Lister, Clerk 2tc 7/15,


Port St. Joe Lodge No. Ill
Reg. Stated Communication
'GYIV 1st & 3rd Thursday of each
N./", month. 8:00 p.m.,Masonic Hall,
214 Reid Ave. William F. Watson. W.M.
Bill Jordon. Sec.


Mary Kay Cosmetics
BETTY LEWIS, Consultant
909 10th Street, Port St. Joe
Call 850-229-6005
Consultant since 1991
121p6/17

TELEPHONE FAX -
COMPUTER LINES I
INSTALLATION & REPAIR
OVER 15 YRS. EXPERIENCE
COMPETITIVE RATES
Charles Branch
(850) 648-8632


Michael He'atherly

PAINTING
Interior & Exterior
15 years Professional
Neat & Clean
PRESSURE WASHING

(850)229.8778
i 41c 7/8 '

SGood Work Doesn't Cost,
i Pays'.

ST. JOE TREE AND
STUMP REAIOVAL
'Brush Chipping, Stump Grinding
'and Logging INSURED
6924 Alabama Avenue *
Port St. Joe
850-647-3405
S,3 Charles Tipton


Quality Assurance
Laboratory Supervisor
Arizona Chemical is seeking a Quality
Assurance Laboratory Supervisor at our
Valdosta, GA site. The Valdosta Plant
manufacturers rosin based products for
use in the ink and Adhesive industries.
The QA Laboratory Supervisor certifies
product quality and oversees Lab
Technicians performing testing to mon-
itor manufacturing processes.
Successful candidates must be able to
perform basic quantitative analytical
laboratory tests and have problem solv-
ing abilities. In addition, this person
must have excellent communication
skills, experience working in an ISO
9002 environment and strong, leader-'
ship skills. The preferred background
will be someone with a bachelor's'
degree in a technical field of study. We
offer a competitive benefits package.
Please send all responses to the atten-
tion of "Personnel" FAX: (9121 333-
8446, mail: Arizona Chemical, 1401
East Hill Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601,
e-mail: "MaryYawn@lpaper.com". We
will be accepting resumes through
Friday, July 16, 1999.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F


Need Extra Cash?
Place your Classified
Ad With Us!


Chris Appliance
Repair Service
477 Ponderosa Pines Drive
SPort St. Joe, FL 32456
Owner: Chris Acree
Mobile 227-8083
Office: 227-1402



Pressure



Washing

CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN,
Michael Heatherly
229-8778
I '- 4tc7/8


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
SCall Tim, "The
Stucco Man"
229-8588
Mobile # 227-5424


HARMON'S HEAVY EQUIPMENT COMPANY
SPECIALIZING IN CLEAN TOP SOIL
BULLDOZERS BACKHOES LOADERS
TRACTORS -DUMP TRUCKS
850-648-8924 M. xi.co Beach, FL 32410


ALAN STRICKLAND (850) 647-8081
Lic. #ER0013168 24 Hr. Service
Do It Right the 1st Time Call
STRICKLAND ELECTRIC
Power Poles Trailer Hookups Service Change Outs
& New & Remodeling Construction


2026 Marvin Avenue
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
b I bLicense #RC0067081

Phone(850)

Q? -25 YaS, p c- 2A229-n6859
t c 6/3


STEAM CLEANING STEAM CLEANING

o CARPET CLEANING




1 Odor Control 24 Hr. Water Damage Z
u, Pet Stains Free Estimates Z
(850) 227-5098 or 229-9663
STEAM CLEANING STEAM CLEANING


Licensed salesperson with Fla license.'
needed for busy Cape office of Fantasy
Properties. Inc. Call 227-2511 or 648-
5146. : tfc7/1
Cottage Cleaners needed. Mexico'
Beach area. Experience, transportation,,
dependability a must. Saturday work,
87.00 per hour to start. 229-2683.
Receptionist/reservationist. Property
management office, requires customer
interface, good telephone skills, and
computer literate. Full; time position,
with benefits. Opening at. Simmons
Bavou office of Fantasy Properties. Inc.
227-2511 tic 7/1


Reservationist/receptUonist needed at
Mexico Beach office, Part time .and.
weekend work. Good attitude a must.
Call.Thompson-Rish Realty at 227-9600
or 648-5449. t fc7/1


oLST &FOUN


LOST: Green and orange Iguana,
approximately 3' long. in the vicinity of"
Costin Airport. Jones Homestead.
Reward offered. Contact Betty at 850-
229-8001 tc 7/22


48" shower 5' tub shower doors.
Spurlin. New, still in boxes. S100 each.
227-9459. Itp 7/22
"Brown Bear Compound Bow"
Adjustable draw weight. Includes,
detachable quiver, 7 aluminum hunting
arrows, 15 practice arrows, sights.
cable guard, stabilizer, and more. S175.
227-2565. 2tc 7/22
Weslo Cardlowalk exerciser. $50.
648-8532 2tc 7/22.
40 sheets 4'x12' sheetrock. $15 each,
cash and carry. 647-9260. Leave mes-
sage. Itc 7/22
Steel buildings, new, must sell.
40x60x14 was S17.500 now $10.971
50x100x16 was 827.850 now S19.900
80x135x16 was S79,850 now S42.990
100x175x20 was S 129.650 now 878,850
1-800-406-5126 tp 7/22.
6-pc country blue sectional by
benchcraft, mint cond.. 2 incliners with
a queen size sofa sleeper. Paid S1800,
will sell for $1,000 firm. Call 227-7125,
leave message. 2tc 7/22
Kenwood heat pump, paid 82500, will
sell for $400. Kenmore dishwasher.
S50. Like new Armstrong saxophone,
8750. Call 639-2344. 2tc 7/15
Last chance for beautiful daylilies.
Garden closing for season after this
weekend. Jean Stebel, 6760 Hwy, 7.1,
White City, 827-1304. 2tc 7/15
Crab poachers will be prosecuted.
'n 2tc 7/15
Admiral refrigerator, almond. S150.
Kenmore microvwase, $50. 227- 1192.


going for rides in the car and walks on
the beach. She would hate to go to. a
single dog home due to the current clr-
cumstances. She is not fond of cats.
She is current on all her shots. heart-.
worm pills and flea control medicine'.
She has been spayed and has no known
health problems.
Visitaton would be required to ease' oir'
worries and know we made the right
decision. If interested please call 647-
3599 (evenings are best).


RA ESTATE


'House for sale with pool in SeaShores
Subdivision. Call 227-1122, ext. 120.
After 5:00 p.m..,cal 647-3648. .
.. ....... ... .'. 2 tc 7 / 2 2
By Owner: 3BR/1BA block hbtho'
w/vinyl siding, Juniper Ave., near'
schools. Family room, extra kitchen,
cent. heat/AC. carport. 40' workshbj i
shed 12'x24' uttlity shed. satellite dtsh.'
auto sprinkler system. fenced back
yard. S75.000. Call 229-6070.
5tc 7122-


2BR/1BA trailer and lot, $17,500.'
Owner financing with $5,000 down and
the reminder at 8%. Other lots 'al0o'
available on Dead Lakes. 639-5414.
Itc 7/22
Lot for Sale: 100'x300'.on Dead Lakes:
$4.500. 639-5414. lec 7/22
20 acres of land in Dalkeith area. par-
tially fenced w/approx. one acre on
hwy. cleared, wooded, S24.000 OBO.
Call 639-4544. lc 7/22
For Sale by Owner: 2 story house for
sale, 2050 sq. ft., 3 bdrm., 2 1/2 ba.,
large covered front & back porch.
Features 16x32 master bdrm. w/walk-
ri closet. Garden tub & shower, sunken
den, fireplace, surround sound set-up..
Formal dining room, breakfast ndbk;'
12x16 utility shed 101 Yaupon St., By,
appointment only. 229-6411 tfc -711'1
In Overstreet on Palmetto Drive. For
sale by owner. 2 parcels of land. 'For,
more info call 648-5094. 4tp 7/t'
Trade Key Largo house-ocear. canal, 3
bedroom. 3 bath for San Bias gulf front
house. 305-852.5312. tfc 6/24
St. Joe Beach 3 bedroo-r. 2.batth
modular home. Approx. 300 ft. lo
beach. priced to sell. Large screen porch
with gulf view. Call, Joan at Crystal
Sands Realty. 6418-4400. 7tc 6/17
VALUABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
located at 302 Williams Ave. downtown
Port St. Joe. New electrical. cen. Il/a,
masonry and fresh paint on outsidee'
approx. 2487 sq. ft. $79,900' Call Melba
at Hannon Realty. 227-1450. tfc 6/24
For Sale by Owner: 120 Westcott
Circle. brick home. great neighborhood.
3 bdrm.. I bath, laundry room. deep lot.
fenced in back yard. large storage shed.
new paint, carpet & central h/a. 229-
9799. 6tc 6/10


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SMALL ENGINE REPAIR -
Barfled's Lawn Garden, e ,2M_
2TT. tf7/ WANTED: lawn mowers, d ead-lar,
S2727.4tc 7/8 alve and cheap. Snai engine ,pd;
Used furniture for sale. Johnnie's yard equipment. 850-209-277
Trim Shop, 310 4th St., Port St. Joe. days. tfc 7/1'


tfc7/1
PHOTO DEVELOPING, available at
Barfleld's, 229-2727, 212 Third St.,
Port St. Joe (at former Photo World
Shop) tfc7/1
AVON serving Tyndall, the beaches and
Port St. Joe. Susan. 647-3651. tfc 7/1





Heeler puppies, 5 weeks old, $50 each.
639-3877. ltc 7/22
FREE TO GOOD HOME 4 yr. old female
Persian calico cat. Spayed, declawed,
house broken, perfect for older person
or couple. Call 639-4544. Itc 7/22
NEED A PET SITTER? I am ah experi-
enced pet sitter with references. I will
care for your pet, in your home, when
you can't be there. Customized to your
needs. Don 647-3651. ltc 7/15
Golden Retriever puppies, 9 weeks old,
AKC reg., 1st shots given, $250. 639-
5227 4tc7/1'5
JACK RUSSELL TERRIERS. Beautiful
puppies, 1 male, 1 female, 4 wks old,
$350. 648-4514.

Free to a Loving and Wonderful
Home. We have a terrible dilemma in
our family. 2 of our 3 dogs have gotten
Into severe fights with each other trying
to determine who will 'be "top dog".
Since the firstt of this year these fights
have become more frequent resulting in
terrible wounds, vet visits and much
tension. A heartbreaking decision has
been made to give one of our babies
away.
Bonnie is a 6-year-old black and white
terrier/spaniel mix with wire hair and
weighing 30 pounds. She loves people
and children and is well behaved. She's
strictly an inside dog (she hates the
rain) and is housebroken. She loves


I, Gisele P. Davis am no longer respon-
sible for any debts incurred by anyone.
other than myself. 2tp 7/22,
Professional Windows unfair to home-
owner? Please call 227-1502. 4tp 7/22





2 trailers for sale. One is 2 bedroom, 1
1/2 bath Other is 3 bedroom, 1 I 2"
bath',w/Florida room, carport, ut.mty,,,
house 'and 14x14 deck. Must move.
647-8056. tc 7/15
For sale in Wewa. Single wide trailer-,
screen porch, utility room, shady' lot,
some financing, $24,500. 639-5920. .-
tfc 7/1

A nice 3 bdrm., 2 ba. double wide.
mobile home on 75x150 lot in qujt'
neighborhood on St. Joe Beach, asking '
$55,000. Call 647-3292. tfd 7/4'
GULF VIEW Large mobile home lot in
resu-icted subdivision. High elevatlqn,
paved streets, city water & chain link
fence on boundaries. Located on Atugir
Ave. and Sunray Court, Beacon 'Hill,
$35,000. Call Parker Realty of Mexico.
Beach, Inc. for further info. 850-648-
5777. tfc 7/1-
Mobile home sale, in Wewahitchka.'
Owner finance, no credit check, 3 bed-
room, 1 1/2 bath, 14' wide, small down.
payment, great terms. HURRYI 784-
2087. tfc 6/24.1
bedroom, 1 bath mobile home, 2049
Trout St., rented lot ($70/mth.) $4,500."
850-697-3751 or 3310. 4tc 7/1


iRADE andS ER I E


WE BUY HOUSES
fast cash quick closings any- condition
(904) 716-9393 (850) 648-5435
'" lc 6/17


Jerry's This and That
Antiques o- Collectables Used Furniture TV's Appliances
2457 Hwy. 71 North JERRY or JANE KEEL
Wewahitchka, FL 32465 c: /3s (850) 639-4172


,i PHIVS HOME IMPROVEMENTS
REPAIR AND REMODELING
": (850) 229-6460
Phil Collier Residential Contractor.'
tfc 5/6 Licensed and Insured Lic. #RR-0067199

Hanging Baskets Evergreens
Annuals Assorted Trees
Salt-Tolerant Ornamentals
Grounds Covers & Much Morel

ST. JOE NURSERY & SUPPLY
706 First Street "Port St. :Joe, FL 227-21 12


K J. SEIFER
and Income Tax Ser


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,The frequent' thimderstorms hitting our area recently have resulted in numerous lightning strikes.
IAst week the Port St. Joe Fire Department responded to a fire on Avenue C, to extinguish a blaze in an
outbuilding which had been struck by lightning. The shed was completely destroyed.


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S'Representatives of The Berry
Company, represeniting GT Coin,
wl1 be in the area for several
weeks contacting businesses
regarding Yellow Page advertis-
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conducted during this time.
Any business customer who .
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St. Joseph Bay Office Barrier Dunes at Cape San Bias
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Two acres, 232' paved road frontage, recently remodeled home, plus a
3BR/3BA rental guest cottage. Canal runs from property to'private boat
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IN TPE COUNTY COURT OFGULF COUNTY,
FLORIDA '' '
CASENO: 99-223-CC
ARCHIE.. HBARBEE, .
Plaintiff
vs.
MITCHELL GARY DAVIS, GULF STATE BANK.
WE-AHITCHKA'STATE BANK, and any unknown
spouses, tenants, heirs, devisees, grantees, assig-
nors, lenors, trustees, or other claimants, claim-
ing by. thprou.i or under Mitchell Gary Davis.
Defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION ,
TO:,< ,MITCHELL GARY DAVIS
S' CURRENT RESIDENCE Li UNKNOWN
LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE E
,. 1624 Falmn Blvd
Pen.S, Joe. lnorida 32456
e ,YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose a Moe a or, ard nlt.umt,,-r-.te irhe
followmrg properrL in Gull Conry Florida
"Cormm.,nc arti i hr NE ,-rner of e tthe NW' '4
ofNW 1/4,4 -ti ccun 13. To,..i -ap 5 souij- Range
1 We Nt Gulf Cc .urt NFlorida thence go
NSOB55 9%'" along sihe North lire of .aid Secuor, 13
a 'diitarce o-.f 700 feet it a PohLt ol' Betanrang;
thence go NS:'55'19"W alog tthe Nn orliir.e of
Section 13 a dista.rce o'302 13 feet to Lhe EL.srerly
line of J C Diruel; Road iper mitenar,'e lir uts):
Jheaice go South 17 4a44-Wt ajonrg ,;ad Eatierly
iine a dia.ince oi' 2086 leci inence go 5-:>uth
8855'19"E a distance of 288.52 feet; thence go
S0aOO'00"W a distance of 350 feet thence go SS88
55'19"E a distance of 720.00 feet to a point on East
line ofrthe NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4: thence go
NO00'00"E along said East line a distance of 185
feet; thence go S8055'19"E a distance of 700.00
feet; thence go NOO00'00"E for a distance of 185
feet.to.a.Poinat-of Beginning. The above described.
l n d i I v u ,g .r S $e u 1 3 T or .-n -'r 5 5 S o : d 'k ,
117'ie' w''e_ Gull C.L-n Fro-i.,'un cU,'i l.i-
ingol 3 acre; e o.f ri; z '
Has been filed against you and that you are
required to serve acopy of your written defenses, if
any, to- CHARLES A. COSTIN, COSTING & COSTING,
Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is Post Office
Box 98. 413 Williams Avenue, Port S I.oe, Florida
32457, within thirty (30) days after It're first publi-
caUor, ofL thii rnuce ,rd file iLh,- -. ,-iial.with the
Cklrk of' tras C-urt either -efore service on
Plamntlifsr atrney or unmediately ther-eafter; oth-
eriae., a Defaulr tll be ente-er again ti you for the
relief demanded in the Complaint,.
.\ .DATED this 24th day of June. 1999.
.... BENNY C LISTER
CLERK OF THE COURT
5.-'Bi Tor.na Krcx. Depur[i Clerk
4tc, July 1. 8, 15, and. 22 1999.
IN THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY
IN RE -Te Miarne o"rr
Christine Land Suller
Wile Petuuoner ,
* dic a R S iler .. .'.
Husband/. Rspondent .. .. '
NOTICE OF ACTION ;


TO: MICHAEL R ST'iLLER
"YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action
for Dissolution' of Marriage has been filed against
you and you-are required to serve a copy of your
v.'ntendelenses. ifan, 1 this acunon n DAVID C
GASKIN .ESQ Pelutiorer aio,'rrie whose
address 5 F'.E OfTice Box 165 We.antrhka
Floinaa 32-165 con -.r belor- dihe 30u-, da 4 ,l J.l%
1i99 arid file mr.e c.nnal wilth th Clerk ofl ihi.
Count eli-her Delore senice or, peuuone,-'. aunorr, )
or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will
be entered against youi for the relief demanded in
the petition. '
SWITNESS my hand and the seal of this court;
on the 29th day of Jqne, 1999.
Benny C. Lister
Clerk ,lf CiV.Cuit k r-n
/s. T:nya Knc.
4tc., July 1. 8. 15. and 22, 1999.


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PROCESS & PROJECT ENGINEERS

Farmland Hydro, L.P., a Major Producer of Phosphate
Fertilizer products has openings in our engineering group in'
Florida. The positions require a B.S.C.H.E. and 5 or more
years experience in the chemical industry. Farmland Hydro,'
L.P. offers an excellent salary and benefits package. For
consideration please forward your resume and salary
requirements to:
John McGarrity '
FARMLAND HYDRO, L.P.
P. 'O. Box 960
: Bartow, FL 33831 .. ,
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL TECHNICIAN

Farmland Hydro, L.P., a leading manufacturer of phosphate fertiliz-
ers is currently-seeking qualified candidates in Instrumentation &
Controls. We require demonstrated performance and ability to
maintain, .troubleshoot and calibrate electronic and pneumatic,
process control instrumentation. Additionally must be able to inter-
pret blueprint and schematic drawings.

Our work environment requires a highly flexible individual that can
work'in a progressive atmosphere, is willing to be a contributory
team member and can work overtime and callouts. We will.train
extensively in the operations area to compliment your current skills
ard provide a competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits
package.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send a detailed
work history in confidence to FAX: 941-533-9031 or mail to:
Human Resources Manager
FARMLAND HYDRO, L.P.
P. 0. Box 960
Bartow, FL 33831
2ic 7/15


J ohn M. Delorme, Realtor/Broker
SFantay P ropties,, 647.3633
p r 1 Ellen F.. Allemore, Realtor/Broker
CAT-0i' 20


1200 U. S. Hwy. 98 ", "2221 CR C-30 [-]
Mexico Beach, FL 32410 Simmons Bayou .on St. Joe.Bay -- .. Tom
850.648.5146 or 1.800.458.7478 850.227.2511 or 888.458.7470 EALT M S JoanO s
Sales 850.648.2020


BEACHFRONT 37 r r .IM Gulf Pines
Subdivision. O, o 1 j gulf front homes in
the area s bedroom, 2 bath home with
m including electric storm shulters,
stem. custom counter tops, 12' ceilings,
silock in master bath, extensive decking, board-
walk to. the beach, fireplace and elevator..The nicely'
landscaped home has a wrap around porch, sundeck
with sunbrella, and a screened porch. Comes with
icemaker retrigerator, stove, dishwasher,- satellite
dish and window treatments. Located oni.almosL .
acre. $4-19,900.


NEW.ITSTIjD lAkside Townhouse 112-
C _Mrj ,.|C rn the canal, boat ship, excel-
l H n, :2 bedrooms/2 1/2-.baths,'
caral h. a, parking for two vehicles, open.
deck below, closed deck upstairs qff master-
bedroom. All electric, washer/dryer hook up.
Unfurnished. $195,000.':'


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NEW LISTING Dockside Townhouse -'110-
B Miramar Dr. Mexico Beach. Between beach
and highway ON CANAL! 2 bedroom. 2.5 ba,
furnished, 'ch/a, PRIVATE. BOAT SLIP.
$225,000.

BEACHSIDE
Mexico Beach Location Location!!! 106 'D '34th St.
beachside of'A~wy. 98. 3BR/2BA, living and dining room,
kitchen, laundry and screened porch, great view!! Reduced
to $145,900, so hurry and call MarlenE at 64.5514b.
ACROSS HIGHWAY FROM BEACH
111-A First St. 1/2 stucco duplex wVith Gulf view 45 steps
dini ll I l ngJ j.i570.If ba,

stairs, garage with auto door opener. Reduced to $115,900.
ST. JOE BEACH
ON THE MARKET AGAIN! Pelican Walk Subd., 8206

washer, deck, shed.' Good price at $72,500..
342 Coronado St. Spacious 3 BR/3BA comfortable approx.
2800 sf 'ome ne.-;lejd :..o 22 large lots. Batlh-n each of 3 lev-
els. Stairs on s.de nd .:.ut tor safety. Lots of decks. 3 BR
and, 2 bath; .:.n 2 m-nain l.ir ig levels.- Lots of room on'
ground floor for game room,'office, bedrooms, or could be
used as large apartment. Ground floor used td be antique
shop, office and storage, ch/, stove. Lots of possibilities.
Must see. $165,000.
GULF AIRE
705 Gulfaire Dr. Very nice 3Br 2 Ba single level home in
like new cond. 2100+ SF open floor plan, 1g. Fla. rm., mas-
ter BR suite and split Br plan. Nicely landscaped 75'x120'
lot, privacy fenced back yard & Ig. arbor patio indoor/out-
door living. 2 car gage and loads of storage, Reduced to
$169,000.
PORT ST. JOE
816 Marvin Ave'jLovely'4 BD, 2.5 BA on a Ig:'150/175 lot.
3 level home. Remodeled kitchen with new flooring and
new cabinets. Entry has ceramic tile flooring. Den with
fireplace overlooks 16x40 inground swimming pool. Office
off den. Deck off master bedroom. CGen. h/a, double car
garage.'A must see. $1,0. Reduced to $124,900.


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BEACH FRONT New Listing 8027 Hwy. 98, St.
Joe Beach. 4 bedroom, 3 bath single family e\ecutirve
home., Nearly new at 4 years, newly carpeted,
w /decorator touches. Approx. 2;400 sq. ft. of living
space. Separate air conditioning for each of three.
levels. Partially furnished. $550,000. Call Marlene.
'd,, .


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S- .. .. a .
108 5. 29th St. Mexico Beach. E OF A
KIND! Smgle family exc ipro: 2800 SF, 3
levels. Ground is car rkg v., entries and
starage.'Net' s i, .der room. k,.:ren, ma .er
BR and ._I cenr great r .oom Ii.ing dinmg nrte-
Aerser glas door across thi. main li\.ng
W ng onto a large screened porch -. hicrh runs the full
l at'h of house Nest lexel and 2BR and full ba, sting area,
and goes up ho a functiorial Wido,.'s Walk. Excellent con-
struction, pckled pine v -.alls, v.hie oak floors- Marn, man\
amenitieses Must .Eel Part,all tfurnished This rype of beach
front home doe r, not become a' ailable erv often' Sirualed or,
2 ol -haS il01,:'o beach ironl $T50)000 Fo:.r uriher informa-
tn-n ask for Ellen Alle-more h45 -514t

COMMERCIAL/INVESTMENT PROP.
Mexico Beach Marina located on Mexico Beacti Canal
4 lots, bait and tackle shop, gasoline pumps, boat docks,.
*. 3,000 +.sq It. bldg. .i-90,0 .. ,
.Motel 4103 H.wv. 98 Mexico Beach. Loca ed on four
lots, gunite swimming pool, boat parking,. good invest-
m'ent'potential. $550,00 ,
3114 Hwy. 98 Mexico Beach. Business only. Established,
charming 1950i s vyle soda shop. operating from leased
building centrallyy located with heavy traffic. Shop serves
frozen yogurt and soft ice cream and offers a line of gifts
and souvenirs. Main equipment includes 2 Taylor model
754 doibblebatch freezers, 1 Taylormate model 152 sin-
gle batch freezer, icw Flavorbest syrup dispenser for 8
additional flav.or-.. Ig. topping bar, rlerigeration and
freezer storage, and a 400# ice machine Call for more
info, $53,500,

OVERSTREET.
1426 Pleasant Rest Rd. 2 bd., 2 ba., split plan mobile
home on cleared approx. 1/2 acre lot, paved load, all util-
iies, well, septic, satellite dish. Perfect for your country
li\ ing ,t l. ilhin 10 minutes to two towts. REDUCED -
$18,000 DRASTIC! .
; LOTS
CAPE SAN BLAS/INDIAN PASS
CAPE SAN BLAS / Bayfrpnt-1l01 ft. of bay frontage over-
looking PgLIslandg 490 ft: oiepth from;Pig Baou to C-.
S30, over UilfyI t jI f~fl I f | ljItfiendous
opportune ToT "eclud' d estat orltie'l mc sites;
great view, and water access to the bay, only $105,000.'
Gu lfOSid i l^fin lot, cleared,
$25,000 flbi vpi w lm l ",
BEACON HILL
Baxter Mobile Home Sub. Lot 8. This is a cleared lot in
an exclusive sub. c vered by covenants and'restrictions,
'just off of SunRay Dr. Some owner .financing may be
available. $35,00b0
ST. JOE BEACH
Developers Commercial, Residential! 180' on U. S. 98
by 440' on Court St. Also, second parcel adjoins 370' on
Americus Ave. by 125' deep. Residential/commercial
zoning. Great potential! Growinglarea! $600,000.
St. Joseph Shores. Approximately 120x344 ft. Very nice
lot on Hwy. 98. $180,000.
GULFAIRE SUBDIVISION
Homes Only Subdivision swimming pool
and tennis courts
Christen's Curve. Nice cleared lot, triangular shape, near
pool and tennis court. Phase IV, Lot 8, $27,900.
Great Gulf Front Opportunity. On Cape San Bias
Secluded Diines.Subd. Lot F 3, 116 ft. on the gulf approx.
295' ft. deep, total .67 acres. Everything is right on this
one, World Class Beach, dramatic high dunes, remote site,
controlled access, your neighbor is the state park, limited
to no erosion and possible to permit for two residences.
SWell priced at $410,000. Call Tom.


47-89395
Graney 647-3736
ie Harris 647-5316
mithwick 647-4150


8245 Gulfaire Townhouse. BEACHFRONT. 2 bed-
room, 2 1/2 ba., completely furnished townhouse.
Has 2 decks with panoramic view of Gulf. Very nice-
ly furnished, also has a fireplace. Great rental.
$195,000.00.



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SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE.
Located on the canal with six boat slips. Price
includes the business, two canal front lots, the :
building, all furnishings, and inventory. Call for
details. $550,000. (FC001)


102 N. 36th Street. El h. $165,000. COM-
'MERCIAL, RESID I -, DETAIL. Zoned general
commercial. 3 bedr m, 2 bath home. Lots of possi-
bili'ties, very nice single,; family home or excellent
location for business. Call for more information. Lot
size 75'xlOO'; :


SEASHORES SUBDIVISION
Nautilus Dr. LOTS 6, 7, & 8. Block A. $26,000 each.
OVERSTREET AREA -
OVERSTREET AREA, Borders Road. 210'x420' Lot. 7.
2.02 acres more or less. $12,000.00. ,
Wetappo Creek and Highway 386 15.5 acres Great
Potential. $70,000
HOWARD CREEK
HOWARD CREEK 472 and 490 Old Bay City Rd., Two
adjoining 1/2 acre lots paved access all the way, from
Hwy. 71 to your future driveway and boat shed. Nicely
wooded with myrtle and some oaks, covered culvert
access already in place and these are high lots. $8,000
each -Iave a one acre fishing and hunting retreat or
develop one and sell one.
WEWAHITCHKA
Red Bull Island. Unit No. 1, Lot.4, Block #, $10;000.
WATERFRONT Dead Lakes Drive, Wewahitchka. Lot
3 West Arm of Dead Lakes. Lot size 106.7'. aterfroht x
252.63' deep approx. Beautiful wooded lot with direct
access to the Dead Lakes! $15,000.
Beautiful wooded lot, close to the Dead Lakes. Located
in the C. L. Morgan Subd., this lot is zoned for homes or
mobile homes. Lot size 105'x113'. Build the home of your
dreams in this quiet, wooded subdivision and still be just
20 min. from the beach. $10,000.
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PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA
MAY 25, 1999
REGULAR MEETING
The Gulf County Board of County
Commissioners met this date in regular
session with the. following members pre-
sent:. Chairman Tommy. Knox and
Commissioners Nathan Peters, Jr., Billy E.
Traylor and Warren J. Yeager, Jr.
absent>.
Others present were: Clerk Benny C.
Lister, Chief Deputy Clerk .Douglas C. .
-Birmingham, County Att6rney Timothy
McFarland,, Chief Administrator Don
Butler. Administrative Assistant Debbe
Wibberg, Administrator/Emergency Man-
agement Director Larry Wells, Building
Official/Assistant Planner Michael
Hammond. Emergency Management/911
Coordinator Marshall Nelson, Mosquito
Control Department. Secretary Sandy
Hobbs. Road Superintendent Bob Lester,
Solid Waste Director Joe Danford. and
Sheriffs Department Captain Joe Nugent.
I The meeting was called to order at
7:00 p.m., E.D.T. ,
Administrator Wells opened the meet-
ing with prayer, and Chairman Knox led the
Pledge of Allegianceto the flag.
CONSENT AGENDA/SUPPLEMEN-
TAL CONSENT AGENDA-Upon motion by
Commissioner Traylor, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous (4-0)
vote, the Board approved the Consent
Agenda and Suppleniental ConsentAgerida,
as follows:
CONSENT AGND '-
1. Minutes
-May .j1,,1999 Regular Meeting
2. Inventory .
-Mosquito Control/Maintenance De-
partment (Transfer #75-488 from
Mosquito Control to Maintenance '
1994 Ford Van/Transfer #25-148 from
Maintenance to Mosquito Control .
1985 Dodge Ram)
3. Invoice, '
-PoweIs, Quaschnick. Tischler, Evans -
Union Discussions (#267, Invoice.
#13329 to be paid from Account
421111-31200)
4. Payroll Increase .
-Building OTfficial' "
EXPENDITURES:
Health Department:
Land; #42562-61000; Original Budget
S.00. Amended Budget S30.000.GC ,
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED by the Gulf
County Board of County 'Commissioners
this 25th day of May. 1999. (End)
-Resolution Budget Amendment
(SJ.F.C.D. Fund Beaches Fire Dept.
Loan & Payment from W C.F.D. -
S189,991.00). as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-16
WHEREAS. the Gulf County Board of
County Commissioners has received unan-
ticipated revenue in the St. Joseph Fire
Control District Fund for fiscal year 1998-
99: and
WHEREAS, said revenue is needed tow
help pay certain expenditures incurred in
fiscal year 1988-99
NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED
as follows:
1. The 1998-99 fiscal year budget is
amended as follows:
ST. JOSEPH FIRE CONTROL,
'DISTRICT FUND-
REVENUES:
Other Revenues:
Disposition of Fixed Assets
# 10664-00000: Original Budget $.00;
Amended Budget S59.500.00
Inst. Purch. Proe./Capital Lease Inception:
Installment Purchlas Proceeds
H 10683-00000: Original Budget $.00;
Amended Budget S130.491.00
EXPENDITURES:
Beaches Fire Department:
Equipment
1$32122-64000: Origlna' Budget
812.757.00: Amended Budget
S202.748.00
5. &H.I.P..
-Rehabilitation Loan Pearlie M.
Spencer IS 14.000.00)
6 Travel ''
-F.A.C. Annual Conference (Orlando *
June 23-25.1999)
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Family Dental Insurance Request
-George & Lillie Lemois
2.. Inventory
-Road Department (Junk #100-444
Packard Bell Computer)
3. Job Recommendations
-Mosquito Control Department Sprayers
(North End Frank Bass/South End -
Billy Melvin) ,
-Road Department/Truck Driver II -
Jake Lewis .
-Maintenance/Maintenance I Ray-
mond Harper
4. P D.R.B. Recommendations (5/24/99
Meeung)
5. Mortgage Assignment
-Government' Capital to Norwest Bank
Texas (S.G C.F.D Fire Truck Loan)
6. Resolution Requesting Grant
Application (Water Service Grant --
Airport Industrial Site)
7. Resoluuon
-Budget Amendment (General Fund -
Health Dept Property Loan -
830.000.00). as follows. .
RESOLUTION NO. 99-15
WHEREAS. the Gulf County Board oli
County Commissioners has received unan-
ticipated revenue In the General Fund for
fiscal year 1998-99, and
WHEREAS, said revenue is needed to
S help pay certain expenditures incurred in,
fiscal year 1998-99
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
as follows:
1. The 1998-99 fiscal year budget is
amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND
REVENUES: '

Instmt. Purch. Proc./Cap. Lease Incepution-
Installment Purchases Proceeds ,
#00183-00000: Original Budget $.00;
Amended Budget 830,000 00
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED by the
Gulf County Board of County Commission-
ers this 25th day of May 1999.. (End) ,
8. S.HJ.P. : ,,
-Purchase Assistance Mr. & Mrs.Gary
Adkisofi ($1161-5,00) ,
-Purchase Assistance. Linda Grace
($11,615:00). .
-Subordination Agreement Yowell/
Consumer, Services ... ..
9. Court Order Payment .to Attorney
Timothy McFarland (Thomas #98-132-
CF pay from Account #61021-31000)
POLLUTION/HAZARDOUS WASTES -


GULF COUNTY-Marion Hough appeared
before the Board to discuss letters in the
information packet, and to report on her
research .into the Brownfields Project
($500,000.00 available from Governor
Bush through his "front porch" program for
,:studies relating to environmental issues).
She also discussed her lawsuit against St.
Joe Paper Company/St. Joe Forest Pro-
ducts/Florida Coast Paper Company.
ENGINEERING PROPOSAL F.E.M.A.
FLOOD MAPS (F.I.R.M.)-Chief Admin-
istrator Butler presented an engineering
and surveying proposal from Preble-Rish,
Inc. for transects on St. Joseph Peninsi-la.
which calls for the County to bhe joint par-
ticipant with the Gulf County Coastal
Development Association. Upon motion by
Commissioner Yeager..', second by
Commissioner Peters, and unanimous (4-0)
vote,.,the Board agreed to accept this pro.
posalwith the county funding to be capped
at $4,999.99. ,


ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1999


LICENSING AGREEMENT PUBLIC
ACCESS/AIR FORCE PROPERTY-Chief
Administrator Butler presented a proposed
license (lease) with Eglin Air Force Base to
provide a recreational area and beach
access to the; general public (lighthouse
property at: Cape San Blas). Upon motion
by Commissioner Yeager, second by
Commissioner Peters, and unanimous (4-0),
vote,, the Board approved executing this
licensing agreement.
MECHANIC POSITION ROAD'
DEPARTMENT-Chief Administrator
Butler reported that,; as the Board approved
Jake Leiis being transferred to the Truck
Driver II position, there is now a vacancy at
the Road Department for a mechanic. Upon
motion byCommissioner Traylor, second by,
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous (4-0)
vote, the Board agreed, for the position,to be
posted according to the union guidelines,
and advertised if no one signs up for the
posluon. ,
LANDFILL POLICY/FEES-,Solid
Waste:,Director Danford discussed prob-
lems with the new policy for.dumping at the
landfill. After discussion of the problems-
and possible solutions,. Solid Waste
Director; Danford informed the Board that
he would provide a new policy for their, con-
sideration at the June 8th meeting.
EMPLOYEES ROAD' IDEPART-.
MENT-Road Superintendent Lester .dis- .
cussed that he is short a number of
employees in his department and.It is caus-,
ing many problems. Upon motion by
Commissioner Yeager, second by
Commissioner Traylor, and unanirpous (4-
0) vote, the Board agreed to advertise for an
entry level position at' -the Road
Department.
S.H.I.P. FUNDS/C.D.B.G. CITY OF
WEWAHITCHKA-Julian Webb appeared
before the Board on behalf of the City of
Wewahitchka to request that S.H.I.P. funds
be obligated in the Wewahitchka area to
assist with their C D B.G application The;
Board delayed taking action on this request",
until S H.I.P Administrator Williams can be
present
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CERE-
MONIES/GULF COAST COMMUNITY
COLLEGE--Commissioner Traylor dis-
cussed the May 22nd ceremonies held at"
the Gulf/Franklin branch of Gulf Coast:
Community College for correctional offi-
cers. He stated that Class 1 16 and Class,
121 received their completion certificates
for the course .
WEWAHITCHKA HIGH' SCHOOL,
BASEBALL TEAM-Commissioner Traylor
thanked the Board and other officials for
their support of the Wewahitchka High
School baseball team during their recent
trip to the state baseball play-offs.
EMERGENCY 911-Upon inquiry'
about the status of the 911 system by
Commissioner Peters, 911 Coordinator
Nelson reported that there are still some
people who are not using their new
addresses. Commissioner Peters requested
that the Board assist in getting this prob-
lem corrected
TAXES FLORIDA COAST PAPER
COMPANY-Commissioner Peters dis-
cussed a letter from Chairman Knox to
Property Appraiser Colbert regarding the
Florida Coast Paper Company tax assess-
ment, stating that he disapproves of a 75
million dollar, tax, reduction because the
burden would be placed on the taxpayers.
Commissioner Peters requested that
Property Appraiser Colbert attend the next
regular meeting to discuss this issu! ..
TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE SER-
VICE-Commissioner Peters discussed a
letter from Mr John Mills, of GT Com.
regarding their telephone service and rates
(there will be a reduction in rates, effective
June Ist).
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-Com- ,
missioner Peters discussed a letter from
Gulf County Economic Development
Chairman Danny Voyles to The St. Joe.
,Company.' Commissioner Peters also read
portions of a response letter ,from
Chairman Peter Rummell, of- The St. Joe
Company, to Chairman Voyles, outlining
areas in which his company has assisted ,
Gulf County. Commissioner, Peters offered-,
his appreciation to The St. Joe Company for
theLr efforts.
TAXES -,'FLORIDA COAST PAPER
COMPANY-Upon inquiry by Commission-
er Yeager regarding Florida Coast Paper
Company refusal to sell the paper mill
and whether or not the County could inter-
cede based on their non-payment of taxes.
Attorney McFarland reported that nothing
more can be done at this time as the com-
pany has filed for bankruptcy.
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS/TELEPHONE
SERVICE-Chairman Knox passed the
Chair to Vice Chairman Peters. and
motioned that the Board adiertlse a
request for-proposalsfor long distance tele-
phone service for the telephone lines in the
Board offices Commissioner Traylor sec-
onded the motion, and It passed 3 to 1.
with Chairman Peters voting no.-:Chairman
Peters then returned the Chairn to,
Commissioner Knox. "
There being no further business':and
upon motion ty Commissioner Yeager, sec-,
ond by Commissioner Peters. and Unani-
mous vote. the meeting did then adjourn at
8:20 p m. E DT
TOMMY KNOX. CHAIRMAN
ATTEST BENNY C LISTER, CLERK,



PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA
JUNE 8,. 1999
REGULAR MEETING
The Gulf County Board of County
Commissioners, met this date in. regular
'session, with the following members pre-
sent: Chairman Tommy 'Knox arid
SCommissioners Nathan 'Peters, Jr., Jphri
Stanley, Jr.; Billy E. Traylpr,,and Warren J.
'Yeager, Jr. .
Others'present were: County Attorney
Timothy McFarland, Clerk Benny C. Lister,
SChief Deputy Clerk Douglas C' ,
SBirmingham, Deputy Clerk Towan
McLemore, Chief Administrator Don Butler,
Administrative Assistant Debbe: Wibberg.
Building Official/Assistant Planner Michael
Hammond, Assistant Road Superintendent
Bobby Knee, Solid Waste Director Joe
Danford, Veterans' Service Officer/S.H.I.P.
Administrator Bo Williams, Wewahitchka
Ambulance Seirvice Director Houston
SWhitfield; and .Sheriffs Department
SCaptain Joe Nugent. .
The meeting was called to order at
7:00 p.m., E.D.T.
.Building i Official Hammond opened
the meeting with prayer, and Chairman
Knox:led the-Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
CONSENT AGENDA/SUPPLEMEN-
TAL CONSENT AGENDA-Upon motion by
Commissioner Traylor, second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the Board approved the Consent Agenda
Sand Supplemental Consent Agenda, as fol-
lows:

1. Minutes


-May 25,1999 Regular Meeting
2. S.H.LP.
-Purchase Assistarice. Robert L.
Collinsworth I(SII 615.00)

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSEN AGENDA:
1.' 1, Invoice
i -Goun'ty Attorney Timothy McFarland
i(May, 1999 $2,265.00 to be paid
from Account 421314-311001
S'.First cnoice Reporters (May. 1999 *
i i.078 '00' to be paid from various
/ Co.urt Repirter line items)


FINANCIAL AFFIDAVITS ELECTED
OFFICIALS--County' Attorney Timothy
McFarland reminded the Board members
that their financial affidavits are due to be
submitted to the state by July 1st
'.INSURANCE SPECIFICATIONS/AD-
VERTiSE FOR BIDS-Chief Administrator
Butler reported tthe insurance commit -
tee has completed the specifications, and
requested that the Board allow the
Chairman to approve them.and advertise to
receive sealed bids for various courity.
insurance policies. Upon' motion by:
Commissioner Peters,". second, by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous vote,
the. Board approved this request.' ,
.LANDFILL :.POLICY-Solid Waste'
Director Danford reported that he has'
drafted a proposed landfill, policy, and 'it'
will be given to the attorney for his review
(will be presented to the Board for the next
Board meetungj ., .
,, MEETING VETERANS' SERVICE
OFFICE/NURSING HOME-Veterans' Ser-'
vice Officer Williams reported on the meet-'
ing which he attended in Jacksonville, stat-
ing that legislation was passed designating
construction of a Veterans Nursing Home In
Northwest Flonrida Upon his Inquiry. the
Board agreed to apply lo have the nursing
home constructed in' Gulf County. with the
help. of ,the Economic Development
Committee and the Chamber of Commerce.
EXTENSION SERVICE-Commis-
sapner Traylor reported on meetings which
head attended regarding the Extension
Service and Ideas for new programs in Qulf
County. He thanked Ro\ Lee Carter for the '
excellent job he does as Gulf County s
Extension Service Agent.
CONFERENCE PREVENTING
CRIME. IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY-.
Commissioner Peters discussed the"
"Preventing Crime in the Black:
Community" conference which he attended
In Orlando. He discussed the various offi-
cials which he met. and thanked them for
their assistance to Gulf County
TITLE LOAN AGENCIES-Commiis'
siontr Peters discussed problems regarding
title loan industry, and requested that,
Attorney McFarland draft an ordinance to
regulate this industry in Gulf County. Upon
motion by Commissioner Peters. second by
Commissioner Yeager. and unanimous vote.
the Board agreed td- advertise to hold 'a':
public hearing to consider adoption of the
ordinance .. ..
WORKSHOP FLORIDA DEPART-
MENT OF TRANSPORTATION-Commis-.
sloner 'Stanley reported that the Florida
Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) will
hold a workshop on :June 10th at 3:00
p.m., .E.T. with Transportation and
Planning Councils regarding commuter ser-
vice. .
LAND'S ANDING-Commissioner
Stanley requ4iested that the Road
Department dredge the boat basin at' the
Land's Landing boat ramp .
CLEANUP DISTRICT I-Commis-
sionei btanley reported that clean-up will
begin in his district on June 14th and will.
- end on June 18th He stated that all debris
must be placed on the county right-of-way
(no household garbage)
DREDGING APALACHICOLA RI-
VER-Commissioner Stanley reported on'
an article which was written in the' St.
Petersburg Times regarding Wewahitchklg
..and dredging of the Apalachicola River by
the Army Corps of Engineers. i .'' .-
MEETINGS LEGISLATION/FUND-
ING-Commissioner Stanley reported on
meetings which he attended in Tallahassee.
regarding funds available for rural -roadt
pavir g (Qplf CQonty cannot apply bec.aupq
each county s millage rate must be 8 mills)',
and regarding the 10% loss of state revenue
sharing.
COUNTY 'ROAD RECLASSIFICA-
TION-Commissioner Yeager reported that
a letter and resolution was submitted.
requesting that the Florida Department of
Transportation assume maintenance of
County Road 30 and Countv Road 30E.

CAPE SAN BLAS LIGHTHOUSE-
Commissioner Yeager reported that ie was
notified by Doreen White. of Eglin Air Force
Base, that there will be a ground-breaking
ceremony at the Cape San Bias Lighthouse
site on Wednesday. June I Ith.
BUDGET SHORTFALL--Commission'
er Yeager Introduced Bridget Merrill of
Enterprise .Florida, and discussed the
County s request for a state appropriation
of SI.5 million to cover the county s lost
revenue from Florida Coast Paper
Company.


SPECIAL -EVENTS BUDGET
AMENDMENT #13-Upon motion by
Commissioner Yeager. second by
'Commissioner Peters. and unanimous vote.
the Board agreed to amend 'the General
Fund budget (as follows) to give the City of
Port St. Joe an additional S500 00 for fire-
works for the 4th ol July.
S GENER UND
EXPENDITURES:
Special Erents.
Special Events
SQ#21174-83000: Original Budget
S2000.00: Increase.b500.00. Decrease
S.00: Aspended Budget S2.50000
Reserves
'Reserve for Conui .'
#99984-9",00; Original Budget
'$155,688.00; Increase $.00: Decrease
$500.00;, Amiended Budget S 155.188 00
(End). ...

BEACON HILL PARK F.R.D.A.P.
GRANT-Chairman Knox discussed that
.thecounty .missed getting a F.R.D.A.P.
grant for Beacon Hill Park by five (5) points.
due to the need to amend the Capital
Improvements portion of the Comp Plan. He
then passed the Chair to Vice Chairman
Peters, and motioned to take the necessary
steps to amend the Capital Improvements
portion of the Comprehensive Plan for.grant
purposes, Commissioner Traylor seconded
the .motion,' and after discussion .by
Commissioner Stanley that this was men-
tioned at the Small County Coalition meet-
ing, .the motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Peters, returned the Chair to
Commissioner Knox. ,


CLEAN-UP DISTRICT Ill-Chair-,
man; Knox ".thanked the Solid Waste
Department,. Mosquito Control Depart-
ment, and the Work Crews for the clean-up
project in his district.
SEWER SYSTEM BEACHES--
Chairman Knox reported that he, Mayor
Pate, Chief Administrator Butler, and a rep-
resentative of County Engineer Preble-Rish.
Inc. will meet with Chris Hine regarding a
sewer system for the Beaches area. '"<:

CONFERENCE PREVENTING
CRIME IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY-
Commissioner Peters reported on several'of
the topics discussed at the "Preventing
Crime in 'the Black Community"
Conference, staung that keeping children
occupied with wholesome activities will
help keep them' out of trouble.

TRANSPORTATION DISADVAN-
TAGED "RODEO"-Commissioner, Stanley
reported that Elmo Avylmer won the Stiue
"Rodeo" competition for the Transportation
Disadvantaged program. and did an excel-,
.lent job in the Nauonal "Rodeo" In New
Orleans C.:.mmissioner Stanley thanked
hirm or. behalf of Gull Countv.


LAWSUIT HAZARDOUS MATERI-
ALS/GREENBELT EXEMPTION-Marion
Hough appeared before the Board to dis-
cuss her lawsuit against the paper mill
regarding the dumping of hazardous
wastes, stating that she had signed a Trust
Agreement that any funds received be given
to 'Gulf County for clean-up of the damaged
areas She also reported that Alien Bense
- will do away with the greenbelt exemption If
he has enough support and requested that
the Board adopt a resolution in support.
APALACHICOLA RIVER-Marilyn
Blackwell reported that the Corps has
resumed dredging on. the Apalachicola
River, andrequested that everyone go to see:
the damage being done. She requested that
the Board contact members of Franklin
County s Board to enlighten them regarding
the Corps dredging. Commissioner Stanley,
reported that Representative Kilmer. U.S.
Senator Graham. and others are working
on this matter. Commissioner Traylor
reported that the, Department .of
Environmental Protection is also willing to
govie'w the damage being done to the river..
PRELIMINARY PLAT/TIME EXTEN-
SION--Dale Anderson appeared before the
Board to discuss Clifton Place Subdivision.
staung that he was not aware that there
was a time limit on completion of the pro-
ject (was told by the Planning/Building
Department that he must begin the process
all over again). Chief Administrator Butler
reported that the Land Development
Regulations state that the final 'plat must
be completed within 180 days of prelimi-
nary plat anproval. and he discussed
changes in ute Florida Statutes regarding
plats (secondary surveyor now required.
etc.I. The Board discussed that Mr.
Anderson's request to jump straight to final
plat approval must go before the Planning
Development Review Board first, and the
application fee must be paid again..
MEETING CANCELLATION-Upon
motion by Commissioner Yeager. second by
Commissioner Traylor. and unanimous
vote. the Board cancelled their regular
meeting scheduled for June 22. 1999. as a
majority of the Board members will be
attending the Annual F.A.C. Conference in
Orlando.
S.H.I.P. PROGRAM/C.D.B.G. FUNDS
-Upon inquiry by Julian Webb regarding
the City of Port St. Joe s request for S.H.I.P.
funds to be targeted in the city to allow
them to receive additional points on a
C.D.B.G. application. S.H I.P. Administra-
tor Williams recommended that
S155.000.00 Is targeted for 1998-99. and
he recommended that It be divided as fol-
lows: ,
City of Port St. Joe $50,000.00
City of Wewahltchka ,$50,000.00 .
Highland View 8' 55.000.00
He also recommended that the
,$155.000.00 targeted for 1999-2000 be
designated as county-wide. Upon motion by
Commissioner Peters, ,,second, by
Commissioner Stanley. and unanimous
vote, the Bnard approved these recommen-
dations
There being no further business and
upon motion by Commissioner Stanley.
second by Commissioner Yeager. and unan-
Imous vote. the meeting did then adjourn at
8:03 p m., E.D.T.
TOMMY KNOX. CHAIRMAN
ATTEST: BENNY C LISTER. CLERK

PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA
JUNE 21. 1999
SPECIAL MEETING
The Gulf County Board of County
Commissioners met this date In special
session with the following members pre-
sent: Chairman Tommy Knox and
Commissioners Nathan Peters. Jr. (entered'
at 12:08 p.m.). Billy E. Billy E. Traylor. and Warren
J. Yeager Jr. Jr. was absent>.
Others present were: County Attorney
Timothy McFarland. Clerk Benny C. Lister.
Chief Deputy Clerk Douglas C.
Birmingham. Chief Administrator Don
Butler and Administrative Assistant Debbe
Wlbberg.
The meeting was called to order at
12:00 p.m.. ED.T.
SPECIAL WATERWAYS GRANT -
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTI-After discus-
sion regarding the problems expected due
to large crowds using Gulf County's water-
ways during the Fourth of July holiday
period. Commissioner Yeager motioned to
declare an emergency due to the lack of an
adequate patrol vessel for the waterways of
Gulf County caused by the anticipated
Fourth of July tour it season,,and to allow,
the Sheriff of Gulf County to make selection
and acquisition of a patrol vessel pursuant
to his criteria, specifications and proce-
dures. which v II be purchased pursuant to
the Special W .terways Project program (for
an amount r it to exceed the sum provided
by the grant, with such grant to be admin-
istered by the Gulf County Board of County
Commissioners pursuant to that Special
Waterways Project program grant agree-
ment dated June 7. 1999. Commissioner
Traylor seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously (3-0).
ROADWAY CULVERTh--Commission-
er Traylor discussed problems with the
county policy regarding driveway culverts.
and presented data to the board for study.
Commissioner Traylor then motioned to
require that all driveway culverts Installed
by the county have mitered ends where
applicable (Road Superintendent Lester will
make the determination on which culverts
will be exempt from having mitered ends).
and Commissioner Yeager seconded the
motion. meeting> After further discussion, the
motion passed unanimously (4-0).
SEWER SYSTEM BEACHES-Upon
discussion about sewer funding availability
and the need for sewer services in the
beaches areai' Commissioner Yeager
motioned to have County Enigineer Preble-
Rish, Inc. prepare a preliminary cost esti-
niate for a sewer project from Port St. Joe to
the Bay County line, and to proceed with a
pre-application for funding with the
Economic Development Administration
(E.D.A.). Commissioner Peters seconded
the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-
0). .
RESOLUTION S.H.I.P. PROGRAM-
Attorney McFarland read a proposed reso-
lution amending the Gulf County State
Housing Initiatives. Partnership (S.H.I.P.)
Program for State Fiscal Years 1l997-i000.
Upon motion by Commissioner Peters; sec-
ond by Commissioner Yeager, and'unani-
mous (4-0) vote, the Board adopted the fol-
lowing resolution:


Amendment #2 to the Local Housing
Assistance Plan'for State fiscal years
1997-2000 attached hereto and incor-
'porated by reference to the State of
Florida Housing Finance Corporation
and such other agencies as are required
-for review arid approval.
Section 2. Pursuant to Chapter 91-37
F.A.C., The Board rautifies b this reso-
lution that Amendment f2 to the.Local
Housing Assistance Plan Is consistent
with the County's Local Comprehensive
Plan.
Section 3.'Pursuant:to Chapter 91-37"
F.A.C.,'The Board having determined
that in, support of an application for a
Community Development Block Grant
S,'(CDBG). that 855.000.00 shall be tar.
geted to the specific area known as'
Highland View These funds are allocat-
ed' and designated from the
Rehabilitabon Strategy outlined in the
98-99 Housing Assistance Plan. Monies
targeted 'will be for 3 families with very
low incomes, and 1 family with low
income. .
Section 4. Pursuant, to' Cnapter 91-37
F.A.C., The Board having determined
that';n support of an application for a
Community Development Block Grant.
(CDBG), that $50,000.00 shall be' tar-
geted to the specific area known as the
City of Port St. Joe. These funds are
allocated andu designated from the
Rehabilitation Strategy outlined in the
98-99 Housing Assistance Plan. Monies
targeted will be for 2 families with very
low incomes and, I family with low
Income. .
Section ,5. Pursuant to Chapter .91-37
F.A.C.. The Board having Jetermined
that in support of an application for a
Small Cities Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG). that S50.000 00
shall be targeted to the specific area
known as the City of Wewahltchka
These funds are allocated and designat-
ed from the Rehabilitation Strategy out-
lined in the 98-99 Housing Assistance
Plan. Monies targeted will be for 2 fami-
lies with very low Incomes and I family
with low income
NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED
that the Board of County Commissioners of
Gulf County. Flonrida submits this amend-
.ment to the Local Housing Assistance Plan
for approval to the Florida Housing Finance
Agency.
ADOPTION: This amendment shall
take effect immediately upon its adoption.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the Board of
County Commissioners of Gulf County.
Florida has caused this Resolution to be
enacted' and executed this 21st day of
June, 1999. (End)

GULF COUNTY WATER SYSTEM-
After discussion about a possible cash flow
problem due to unexpected emergency
repairs to the Beaches Water System.'
Commissioner Yeager motioned for the
General Fund to loan the Gulf County
Water System sufficient funds to cover ..
operating expenses' on a recurring basis
when the water system's revenue is Inade-
quate (the. General Fund is to be reim-
bursed upon receipt of sufficient funds in
the, Gulf County Water System)
Commissioner Traylor seconded the
motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0).
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUBLIC
SCHOOL ELEMENT-Chief Administrator
Butler discussed the-need -for a public
school element in the County Comp Plan by
October. Upon motion by Ccmmissioner
Peters., second by Commissnoner Yeager.
and unanimous (4-0) vote. the Board gave
permission for Chief Administrator Butler
to proceed with this project.
WORK CREW/BUDGET AMEND-
MENT #12-Upon discussion about the
status of the work crew budgets.
Commissioner Yeager motioned for the
Board to amend the General Fund budget
(as follows to provide $1,000.00 for each
work crew budget: Commissioner Traylor
seconded the motion and it passed unani-
mously (4-0).

GENERAL FUND
EXPENDITURES-
Gulf County Work Crew:
.Tools & Small Impli./Dist. 1:
#24523-52501: Original Budget
$2.140.00: Increase SI.000.00, Decrease
$.00: Amended Budget S3,14Q.00
Tools & Small Impl./Dist. 2:
#24523-52502: Original Budget
$2,140.00; Increase SI.000.00; Decrease
8.00: Amended Budget $3,140.00
Tools & Small Impl./Dist. 3:.
,24523-52503; Original Budget
.$2.140.00: Increase $1'.000.00: Decrease
S.00: Amended Budget S3.140.00
Tools & Small Impl./Dist. 4:
#24523-52504: Original Budget
,2.14000: Increase S1.000.00. Decrease
.S.00: Amended Budget S3.140.00
Tools & Small Impl./Dist. 5.
#24523-52505: Original Budget
82.140.00: Increase S1.000.00: Decrease
8.00: Amended Budget S3.140.00
Reserves:
Reserve for Conting. .
999A4 -95000: Original Budget
8160.688.00. Increase S 00: Decrease
85.000.00. Amended Budget S155,688.00
(End)
ROADWAY CULVERTS-Upon motion
by ,. Commissioner Traylor,. second :by
Commissioner Yeager, mid unanimous (4,0)
vote, the Board agreed that no culvert will
be installed by the county if the estimated
cost of the project is over $1,000.00 (unless
it is approved by the Board). .
: There being no further,business and
upon nation by Commissioner Yeager, sec-
ond, by Commissioner raylor. and. unani-
mous (4-0) vote, the meeting did, then
adjourn at 12:35.p.m., E.D.T.- '.
TOMMY KNOX, CHAIRMAN :
ATTEST:. BENNY.C LISTER, CLERK


PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA
JUNE 29, 1999
PUBLIC HEARING
The Gulf County Board of Courity
Commissioners met this date in special
session with the following members pre-
sent: Chairman Tommy Knox and
Commissioners Nathan Peters, 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, Chief Administrator Don
B tl1a Af*lld i i t *tA Assilstant Debbe


RESOLUTION NO. 99-17 Wibberg, Administrator/Emergency Man-
A RESOLUTION AMENDING 99-17 agement Director Larry Wells, Emergency
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE Management/911 Coordinator Marshall
GULF COUNTY STATE HOUSING INITIA- Nelson, Solid Waste Director Joe Danford,
TIVES PARTNERSHIP (S.H.I.P.1 PROGRAM Veterans' Service Offlcer/S.H.I.P. Admin-
STATE FISCAL YEARS 1997-2000 AND istrator Bo Williams, and Sheriffs
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Department Captain Joe Nugent.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida enact- The meeting was called to order at
ed 'the William E. Sadowski Affordable 12:00p.m., E.D.T.
Housing Act'for the purpose of providing PUBLIC HEARING HIGHLAND VIEW
funds to local governments for the State ROADWAY PROJECT C.D.B.G.-Pursuant
Housing "Initiative Partnership (S.H.I.P.) to advertisement to hold a public hearing to
Program; and receive input regarding Gulf County's
WHEREAS, it has become necessary application for a $600,000.00 Community
to amend the "Local Affordeble Housing Development Block Grant for a drainage
Assistance Plan" so as to promote effecuve and roadway project in the Highland View
and efficient administration and Implemen- area. no public comment was received
station of the County s S.H I.P. Program: and There being no further business, the,
Section 1. Pursuant to Chapter 91-37 public hearing did then adjourn at 12:05 '
F.A.C., the Gulf County Board of County p m E.D.T
Commissioners ("The Board") approves .'' TOMMY KNOX, CHAIRMAN ,
of" and authorizes' the' submittal 'of ATTEST: BENNY C LISTER, CLERK


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PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA
JUNE 29, 1999
SPECIAL MEETING
The Gulf County' Board of County
Commissioners met this. date in special
session with ,the following members pre-
sent. Chairman, Tommy Knox' and'./
Commissioners Nathan Peters. Jr., Billy E
Traylor, and Warren J. Yeager. Jr.. ;"
Others present' were. Country Attorney
Timothy McFarland. Clerk Benny C. Lister.
Chief Deputy Clerk Douglas C.
Birmingham, Chief Administrator Don
Butler. Administrative Assistant Debbe
Wibberg, AdministratoriEmergency Man-
agement Director Larry Wells Emergency
Management/91 I Coordinator Marshall
Nelson. Solid Waste Director Joe Danford.
Veterans Service Officer,'S.H I.P.
Administrator Bo Williams, and Sheriffs
Department Captain Joe Nugent.
The meeting was called to order at
12.05 p.m E.D.T.
E.D.T.F. ROADWAY GRANT GULF'
COUNTY SHIPBUILDERS. INC.-Upon
moon by Commissioner Tray lor. second by
Commissioner Yeager, and unanimous (4-0)
vote, the Board agreed to apply ftor an
Economic Development Transportation
Fund Grant (in the amount of S575.000 00)
for Improvement of a roadway off of State
Road 71 known as the -Old Dynamite Dock
Rbad" to provide access to 10 acres of prop-
erty to be used as a shipyard for Gulf
County Shipbuilders. tric.
SPECIAL WATERWAYS GRANT- -
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT-Upon moUtor
by Commissioner Peters. second by
SCommissioner Yeager. and unarumous (4-0-'
\ote. the Board approved payment oftah'
invoice. In the amount of S23.500.00. foi-ri-
patrol vessel purchased by the Sheriff's
Department through the Special Waterways
Grant program reimbursablee).
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT BUD--
GET-LUpon motion by Commissioner Tray
lor. second by Commissioner Yeager. and
unanimous (4-0) vote. the Board agreed to'
allow the Sheriffs Department to keep
$3.200.00 (which they received by dispos-
ing of items through a forfeiture case) to
purchase equipment for their department
SECRETARY EMERGENCY MiAN-,
AGEMENT /911-After discussion regard-
ing the resignauon of Judy Kosin from the
Emergency Management/911 -.Office;
Commissioner Yeager motioned to advertiser
a job opening for a secretary for this
department. Commissioner Peters second-
ed the motion, and it passed unanimously
(4-0).
S.H.I.P. PROGRAM-Lipon moon by
Commissioner Peters. second .by
Commissioner Traylor. and unanimous 14-
0) %ote. the Board approved S.H.LP.
Rehabdiltation Loans to the following indi-
viduals. '
Ruth Foxworth S14.000 00
Mildred M. Lee $14,000.00
RESOLUTION GULF COUNTY SHIP-
BUILDERS, INC./ECONOMIC -DEVELOP-
MENT-Upon motion by Commissioner
Peters. second by Commissioner Traylor.
and unanimous (4-0) vote. the Board
adopted the following resoIluton recom-
mending that Gulf County Shipbuilders,
Inc. be approved 'as a qualified target
industry business and requesting financial
support for this industry
RESOLUTION NO. 99-18
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF-
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GULF
COUNTY. FLORIDA. FINDING THAT GULF
COUNTY SHIPBUILDERS. INC. IS
APPROVED AS A QUALIFIED APPLICANT
PURSUANT TO-SECTION 288.106. FLORI-
DA STATUTES: ACKNOWLEDGING THE
LOCAL PARlTICIP4TIONi REQUIRED BY
THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX
REFUND PROGRAM REQUESTING THAT
THE LOCAL PARTICIPATION REQUIRE-
MENT BE WAIVED AS GULF COUNTY IS
EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL
FINANCIAL SUPPORT EXEMPTION OPTION
OF THE. QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY
TAX REFUND PROGRAM;AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. .- f
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board,.of
County Commissioners of Gulf County,
Florida as follows:.
WHEREAS, the business under con-
sideration, Gulf County Shipbuilders, Inc.,
is a ship building operation which is
approved as.'a qualified target industry
business for Gulf County; and .
WHEREAS,' Gulf County Shipbuilders,
Inc. 'intends to locate in Gulf County
Florida at the Gulf County Canal; and:,.
WHEREAS, Gulf County Shipbuildeis,
Inc. is a new company which has. never
before operated within this county or state
- 'and has the prospect of employing desper-
ately needed Jobs within the area. The com-
pany would be a major asset to the comn-
munity and area as a magnet lndustry"to
attract other ship building operations: and
related marine product manufacturers ,to
this economically depressed coastal coun-
ty;'and
WHEREAS, presently Gulf County suf-
fers from unbeaJ able unemployment due to
closure of the County's largest employer,
and Gulf County Shipbuilders, Inc. has the
prospect of employing up to sixty-one'<(61)
persons with skills and training acquired
from the mill shutdown retraining program
within our area and would offer formertmill
employees a skilled labor wage whichNis
presently very rare in .this economically
depressed county; and
WHEREAS. it is understood that there
is ,the commitment of local financial lsup-
port for the qualified target industry tax
refund program to exist and that this local
match equals twenty percent (20%) of the
annual tax refund for a qualified target
industry business, and that, pursuaiit 'to
Section 288.106(2)(k), Gulf County
requests an exemption from the local finan-
cial, support as a rural county, as deslgnait-
ed by the Rural Economic Developmen't
Incentive;
THEREFORE be it resolved by the
Board of County Commissioners of Gulf
County, Florida that the Board hereby rec-
ommends Gulf County Shipbuilders, Inc.
be approved as a qualified target industry
business pursuant to Section 288.106,
Florida Statutes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Gulf
County, Florida recognizes the necessary
commitment of local financial support for
the qualified target industry business'for
the qualified target industry tax refund pro-
gram and that Gulf County Is'.a rural coun-
ty presently experiencing extremely, lhigh
unemployment and is financially unableto
Participate in the local financial support
and hereby requests the granting of a, local
financial support exemption regarding local
pasticlpation as set forth by Section
288.106,' Florida Statutes. .,
THIS RESOLUTION will take .effect
upon its adoption by vote of the Board.
DULY ADOPTED by the Board of
County Commissioners of Gulf County,
Florida this 29th day of June, 1999. (End)
There being no further business and
upon motion by Commissioner Peters, sec-
ond by Commissioner Yeager, and unani-
mous (4-0) vote, the meeting did. then
adjourn at 12:20 p.m., E.D.T.
TOMMY KNOX, CHAIRMAN


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