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'Mission in Life' XXXXX XXXXXX THEYOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1937 Bridges students enjoy fi eld day in PSJ, B1 YEAR 76, NUMBER 25 TAR Thursday, APRIL 3, 2014 ForS breaking news, visit www.starfl.com 50¢ Commission initiates dissolution of PSJRA board By TIM CROFT dissolving the board of the posed nearly a month ago. That rub, “elected”, was “This has nothing to issue.” 227-7827 |@PSJ_Star Port St. Joe Redevelopment Mayor Mel Magidson central to Patterson’s vote, do with the people on the The second reading and tcroft@starfl .com Agency to be replaced by and Commissioner Rex he said. board,” Patterson said in adoption of the ordinance commissioners. Buzzett voted against the The PSJRA board is the front of a meeting room replacing the PSJRA board A two-week timeout The voting breakdown fi rst reading of an ordinance only board in the county or packed to capacity for the will be considered at the fi rst changed nothing. followed what has become that will lead to commission- city, he said, that operated second consecutive meeting. regular meeting in May, said After tabling a vote two standard on a host of issues ers becoming the PSJRA out of reach of voters but “The downtown looks great. city attorney Tom Gibson. weeks ago, predictably di- with Commissioners Bo Pat- board, charged with operat- could nonetheless collect They have done a good job. If, Magidson said, the vided Port St. Joe commis- terson, Phil McCroan and ing “separately” and “inde- and spend tax money while “But no other board in issue was changing the way sioners voted on Tuesday William Thursbay moving to pendently” of their elected hiring or fi ring the executive the city or the county oper- night to begin the process of initiate the process they pro- duties. director. ates this way. That is the See BOARD A2 ‘MISSION IN LIFE’ SPECIAL TO THE STAR Two passengers from the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe are listed in critical condition. 1 dead, 2 injured quote quote id in WindMark quote name Beach traffi c accident Star Staff Report An Eastpoint woman was killed and two Port St. Joe residents were in critical condition after a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 98 east of Good Morning Road last Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Jeanetta Hawkins, 42, was driving west when a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe carrying Richard McDonald Special to the Star and Mary McDonald crossed the center line Every year the wounded warriors are escorted by the Warrior Watch Riders. and collided with the 2011 Ford Transit carrying Hawkins. Hawkins was killed, and Richard McDon- WoundedJUMP veteran—— FromJesse AcostaPage 6A looks to provide ald, 72, and Mary McDonald, 67, were listed soldiers with the assistance they need after war See ACCIDENT A3 By TIM CROFT should get, and others should 227-7827 |@PSJ_Star get, it really ticked me off,” WANT TO HELP? tcroft@starfl .com Acosta said. “I decided to screw Mexico Beach this crap. I was asked to attend The fourth Forgotten Coast There was a choice. an event for wounded warriors Wounded Warriors Weekend Cower in a corner, like a and from that point on it was will be held May 14-18. council will return “dog”, accepting the “scraps” non-stop, just non-stop.” At this year’s event, 20 from the government in Acosta currently sits on the warriors, 20 caregivers and to Parker House addressing his scars of battle, or board of the Independence three mentor warriors will to use his anger at those scraps Fund, a non-profi t based be honored over a fi ve-day to fuel a new chapter. primarily in South Carolina and period. negotiations Army Sgt. Major Jesse Florida, which aims to provide The organizing committee Acosta chose the latter. the tools — devices, education, By WES LOCHER RenderedFrom blind from page serious 6Acounseling — to assist wounded is seeking volunteers to make 229-7843 |@PSJ_Star injuries suffered in the theater veterans in their quest to be monetary donations or provide wlocher@starfl .com of war in Iraq, Acosta, a native independent and to enjoy the transportation, merchandise of Southern California, decided activities that made life sweet for raffl e, servers for meals The Mexico Beach City Council held a special to let his anger, his frustration before war and wounds tossed and boat captains for the meeting on Monday to publicly discuss the Parker at his treatment upon arriving obstacles in the way. tournament. House situation and unveil to the public cost stateside, be his compass and “There are many wounded Please email psj.fcww@ estimates on the planned city hall. guide him in what has become veterans who were hunters or gmail.com with any questions Since the historic Parker House was purchased his calling, his passion. fi shermen or rode bikes, played and donations. by the city in 2011 and caught fi re shortly “Coming home the way I thereafter, the city has been in a battle with the did and not getting the care I See ‘MISSION’ A8 insurance company. After receiving $660,000 for damages the city went back to claim more monies to cover the foundation of the building, which structural analysts said couldn’t be rebuilt on. After several months of back and forth, an additional $174,000 was offered to the city to close the claim. St. Joseph Shores fl ooding predicted in 2009 Councilman Gary Woodham, though, suggested consulting with an attorney to see if additional monies were available and met with By WES LOCHER due to recent construction constructing a hotel. Da- something in there that Dion Moniz of Panama City. 229-7843 |@PSJ_Star at WindMark Beach, the vidson, who worked with didn’t fi t. Though a chunk of the $660,000 was used for wlocher@starfl .com 32-acre community of St. St. Joe from 2004-2008, said “It didn’t make any sense upkeep and rent on the bank building, currently Joseph Shoes would soon that as massive redesign on paper.” being utilized as city hall, more than $400,000 In 2009, Eric Davidson, be fi ghting fl oodwaters. went into effect, more and According to Davidson’s remained to pay for a new 3,200 square foot an engineer formerly em- Originally planned as more land was cleared leav- presentation to commis- building to be constructed elsewhere on the ployed with the St. Joe a branch of the high-end ing the area in disarray. sioners, due to the fi lling Parker House property. Company, went before the Miraval Resort Spas, the “It was chaos on a large and re-grading of the area Citizens were unsure why this wasn’t enough, Board of County Commis- WindMark area was cleared scale,” said Davidson. A Freedom Newspaper sioners with a warning: with the original plans of “They were tryingINDEX to jam See FLOODING A3 SubscribeSee PARKER HOUSE A2 xxxx Opinions 4A Obituaries 4B Legals 11B to The Star Real Estate Advertising Deadline xxxxxxx Thursday 11:00 am ET Letters to the Editor 5A Church News 5B Classifieds 12-13B Display Advertising Deadline TABLE OF CONTENTS Real Estate Ad deadline is Thursday 11 Fridaya.m. ET11:00 am ET 1B Sports Subscribe10A to TheLaw Star Enforcement 8B Trades & Services 14B Call 227-1278 Opinion ...........................A4-A5 School News ...........................B3 Legal ad deadline is Friday 11 a.m. ET227-1278 Society News800-345-8688 2-3B School NewsLetters to the 10BEditor ............. A5 Faith ........................................B4 For your For your hometown paper Display ad deadline is Friday 11 a.m.Classified ET 227-1278 Line-Advertising Deadline Outdoors ............................... 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B7-B8delivered to your home! 747-5020 A2 | The Star Local Thursday, April 3, 2014 BOARD from page A1 the PSJRA board operates com- informational session about the And Buzzett said the city has However, the aesthetic issues can Blas Lighthouse into the city to missioners should do that rather PSJRA and the laws that dictate far more pressing concerns than be serious. compare with bids for the reloca- than become the board. its operations. the PSJRA; some $20 million in The city’s replacement of aging tion of the lighthouse and ancillary He added that he believed there “I’m not sure people for it or debt, chronic issues with the wa- pipe – some 90 percent of cast iron buildings. was insufficient understanding against it understand the facts,” ter and economic development, for pipe will be out of the ground by A state appropriation of $325,000 in the community about how the Magidson said. starters. the end of the year – will address is the largest piece of funding, PSJRA operates. His suggestion met with “We have some serious issues and is addressing iron problems, which also includes grants from The all-volunteer board is con- silence. and I am disappointed this issue Kozan said. the PSJRA ($50,000), Florida De- strained on where it can collect tax- Buzzett said the dissolution of was brought up in the first place,” The manganese in the wa- partment of Environmental Pro- es – only within the PSJRA bound- the PSJRA board was contrary Buzzett said. ter will be initially addressed by tection ($30,000) and Florida Light- aries and solely after a year in to the language of the economic changing the blend of the corro- house Association ($25,000). which property values were higher development element of the city’s ADDRESSING WATER PROBLEMS sion control chemical used during The Duke Energy Foundation than a base year – and where it can comprehensive plan, the first read- During a workshop and ensuing the treatment process.
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