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By VALERIE GARMAN ment and the tax rolls. not a lot of value there.” address those liens, a huge but the hope is to apply to deal that there were two and TIM CROFT A private appraisal as- Commisisoners voted lien from the Internal Rev- the IRS to discharge the en- outstanding tax certifi cates 229-7843 | @valeriegarman sessed the worth of the to take the title to the prop- enue Service and several tire debt. that would have to be paid,” vgarman@starfl .com building, decaying steadily erty last November at no county tax certifi cates, has However, the IRS has told said Gibson, who noted the since the 2005 closure of the cost in hopes of creating a been tweaked by the IRS. city offi cials that the county certifi cates are held by two Appraisal in hand, Port hospital by the state, and residential area and putting The city has long been tax certifi cates should be separate private compa- St. Joe offi cials moved ahead grounds at $60,000. the property back on the tax in discussions with the IRS addressed fi rst before the nies. “We were hoping that recently with the next step Given its potential uses roll. concerning bringing down agency would consider dis- we could make a deal with in bringing the property on and the condition of the Now, removing tax liens what was originally a tax charging the federal tax the IRS and deal with the which the former Gulf Pines building, city attorney Tom becomes the priority and the debt of $1.2 million. The IRS lien. Hospital stands to develop- Gibson said, “There is just order in which the city will had come down to $75,000, “We knew going into this See GULF PINES A8 Rish seeks property appraiser DEBBY’S offi ce Special to The Star

James Rish, a local prop- quote erty developer, beekeeper, quote id and a native of Gulf county quote name is the Democratic candi- DAMAGE date for Gulf County Property Appraiser. Politically he is a con- servative to moderate. JAMES RISH Ecclesiasti- cally he is a mild-mannered Presby- terian and part time Epis- copalian, Methodist, and a Baptist by night. As to military service he served as an infantry offi cer in the U.S. Marines and later as a chaplain in a National Guard combat engineers unit. He is a 40 percent disabled vet- County seeks Presidential declaration after tropical storm eran (knee injury), a mem- JUMP —— From Page 6A ber of the DAV, and VFW Gulf County Commission Meet- Coastal Barrier Resources Area Magidson reported in the By VALERIE GARMAN post 8285 in Wewahitchka. ing June 26 that he will seek a (CBRA) designation, a Presi- midst of the storm that 6-10 feet 229-7843 | @valeriegarman Like other candidates he Presidential declaration for the dential declaration alone won’t of beach in front of the lighthouse vgarman@starfl .com has completed college, has damage done on the Cape. harness money from FEMA. had already been whisked away a family, is kind to critters Tropical Storm Debby may “That’s where the money “If they deny our second ap- by Debby. and talks about fairness. Un- have washed another $10 million comes from,” Nelson said. “You peal, all the money goes away— While the beaches farther like other candidates he has in sand back into the Gulf. don’t have any federal money the Gustav money and this mon- north on Cape San Blas may a bona fi de burden to see to Gulf County Emergency fl owing until the president de- ey,” Nelson said. “We’re just roll- have fared better than the south- it that each and every citizen Management Director Marshall clares it.” ing the dice right now. We’ve got ernmost lighthouse area, a 3-5 has a fair chance of making Nelson said Monday that the Offi cials from the Federal to keep the pressure on them.” foot drop was observed at most it here. For that to happen, preliminary damage estimate Emergency Management Agen- Nelson said the Gulf waters of the peninsula’s beach ramps we seriously need fair ap- for erosion on Cape San Blas is cy (FEMA) visited Cape San are getting extremely close to last week, showing where the praisals so that in turn our more than $10 million, nearing Blas last Tuesday to asses the the Cape San Blas Lighthouse, waves carved out sand from the property taxes will be fair. the $15 million in damage that damage. and despite efforts made by Port beach. He seriously believes that all Hurricane Gustav brought in But with the county in its sec- St. Joe Mayor Mel Magidson to “By far our biggest concern of us (to include our schools) 2008. ond appeal with the U.S. Fish and relocate the structure, it may not Nelson announced at the Wildlife Service to remove the come to fruition soon enough. See DAMAGE A5 From page 6A See RISH A3 Halifax Media Group City/County relations questioned RESTORE Act legislation By VALERIE GARMAN payment to the Gulf County awaits Obama’s signature closes purchase 229-7843 | @valeriegarman Chamber of Commerce vgarman@starfl .com and Economic Develop- Staff Report * The News Herald, ment Council. “They have By TOM McLAUGHLIN Sen. Bill Nelson said in a Panama City Gulf County Commis- a dollar amount they need statement. DAYTONA BEACH – Halifax The RESTORE Act * Northwest Florida sioner Bill Williams said at to put in.” As expected, the RE- Media Group last week states that 80 percent of all Daily News, Fort Walton the June 26 meeting that The county has put off STORE Act passed the closed a deal with Free- fi nes paid by BP in future Beach the Gulf County is hurting sending their payment to U.S. House and Senate last dom Communications to settlements with the gov- * The Destin Log, fi nancially just as bad as the chamber due to ques- Friday as part of a major purchase eight daily and 11 ernment will go to Florida, Destin the City of Port St. Joe. tions about the city’s contri- transportation appropria- weekly publications located bution. Through an annex- Louisiana, Alabama, Mis- * The Santa Rosa Press Williams motioned to tions bill. in Florida and North Caroli- ation agreement the county If President Barack sissippi and Texas. Gazette and the Santa Rosa schedule a workshop with na. The acquisition further and city both budgeted a Obama signs the bill into And thanks to legisla- Free Press, Milton the Port St. Joe City Com- expands Halifax Media’s mission as soon as possible specifi c dollar amount to law, as also expected, tion sponsored by state * The Crestview News reach in these states, fol- to look at a series of county/ contribute. Florida and four other Gulf Sen. Don Gaetz, 75 percent Bulletin, Crestview lowing the Jan. 6 purchase city collaborations to which “There are things in that Coast states affected by the of Florida’s share will go * The Holmes Coun- of the New York Times Re- he feels the city is not hold- agreement they haven’t fol- 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil to eight Northwest Florida gional Newspaper Group. ty Times-Advertiser in ing up their end of the deal. lowed through on,” said spill can rest assured that counties directly affected With the Freedom pur- Bonifay After the city refused Commissioner Warren billions of BP dollars will be by the spill. chase, total circulation for * The Washington Coun- to help fund the July 4 Yeager, who motioned to funneled their way. “This legislation is a the Halifax Media Group ty News, Chipley fi reworks show, further fi - send the budgeted amount “This is going to send critical step forward in en- will grow to 635,000 daily * The Walton Sun, Santa nancial partnerships were to the chamber. The motion billions of dollars in fi nes suring that coastal fami- and 752,000 Sunday. Rosa Beach brought into question. passed 4-1, with Williams in against BP directly to Flori- lies and small businesses Florida newspapers in- * The Times, “They’re not honoring opposition. da and the other Gulf Coast receive the support they volved in the transaction their obligation,” Williams states that were harmed A Freedom Newspaper include: See HALIFAX A5 said of the city’s quarterlyIndex See RELATIONS A2 by the oil spill,”Subscribe Florida See RESTORE A2 xxxx Opinions 4A Obituaries 4B Legals 11B to The Star Real Estate Advertising Deadline Thursday 11:00 am ET xxxxxxx Letters to the Editor 5A Church News 5B Classifieds 12-13B Subscribe to The Star TABLE OF CONTENTS Display Advertising Deadline Real Estate Ad deadline is Thursday 11 Fridaya.m. ET11:00 am ET 1B Sports 10A Law Enforcement 8B Trades & Services 14B Call 227-1278 800-345-8688 Opinion ...... A4-A5 School News ...... 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By TIM CROFT are linked to any increase in ment those with local capital elementary school, where bring abatement issues such as fl ooring, electrical 227-7827 |@PSJ_Star property tax collections. improvement dollars. the kitchen will be shut into play, drastically driving and plumbing. tcroft@starfl .com The bulk of the money, Originally, the hope was down and a mobile kitchen up cost. The School Board had a fuel for the project, is to break ground on the brought in – with students For now, the girls’ locker made a point of urging lo- A little leaner in scope, $900,000 in state capital out- projects immediately after eating in the gymnasium room will not be part of the cal contractors and Ajax a little late getting started, lay dollars the district would school let out in May, but – while major equipment is project. heeded that input. However, a little more costly than have to return if not spent in that was not possible as Ajax installed. “That is a project we will initially local participation initially estimated, renova- short order. and architect Bayne Collins “We are still going to be need to look at moving for- was not high, Layfi eld not- tion projects at the Port St. “It is imperative we worked through the scope of doing all the cooking on site, ward,” Norton said. ed, and that participation Joe schools got started this spend those dollars,” said the projects while trying to there will no need to bring in In addition to the girls’ came at prices that were week. district fi nancial offi cer Sis- stay within budget. meals,” said maintenance locker room, both projects out of reach given the proj- The projects to renovate sy Worley. With the late start – work supervisor Greg Layfi eld. needed to be scaled a bit in ects budget. the kitchen and cafeteria The money represents began this week – the dead- “But we will be eating in the scope to meet budget con- But through further dis- at Port St. Joe Elementary savings on a roofi ng proj- line for the projects is Dec. gym for awhile.” straints. The district had a cussions and outreach to School and to refurbish the ect in Wewahitchka and the 31. Another hiccup was en- fi nite amount of dollars to local contractors, Ajax offi - athletic locker rooms at Port district petitioned the state The boys’ locker room countered with the girls’ spend and Collins in turn cials said nearly all the work St. Joe Jr./Sr. High School to hold onto the money for at Port St. Joe High School lockers at the high school. drew the projects in such a would be done by local con- were given the notice to pro- other purposes. Having not and the cafeteria will be Those are the lone lockers fashion that after initial con- tractors and that the prices ceed last week by the Gulf expended any of the dollars substantially completed remaining from the high struction this summer and for various portions of the County School Board after over the past year, the Flori- by the August beginning of school’s original construc- fall, additional areas can be job were coming down as a the general manager of the da Department of Education school, however, fabrica- tion. They were discovered folded in as money becomes result. project, Ajax Construction, began inquiring about the tion time spans for the lock- to be painted with lead- available. “We were trying to get submitted a “guaranteed district spending the money ers and kitchen equipment based paint. “We have all worked very, the world originally, but our maximum price” to the or returning it to the state. will mean completion of While not a threat in- very hard to work through world is going to shrink a lit- board. The district will also use each project will not take stalled – save if a student this,” Collins said. “I feel tle bit,” Layfi eld said of the That price, just north of half-cent sales tax dollars place until after school is in decided to lick the outside comfortable where we are.” leaner scope of the projects. $1.5 million, will be funded from the levy benefi ting con- session. of a locker, said Superinten- Another stumbling block “And we get to spend some through a mix of dollars, struction at Port St. Joe Ele- The major complica- dent of Schools Jim Norton proved to be lining up local money we have to spend though none of those dollars mentary School and comple- tion is likely to be at the – removing them would subcontractors for work quickly or give it back.” RESTORE from page A1 so desperately need to re- environment along the Gulf ignated to diversifying the counties of Northwest Flor- Gulf County Commis- efi t Gulf County. cover from the Deepwater Coast.” economies of the counties. ida,” Gaetz said. sioner Warren Yeager, “This will not bring tens Horizon spill,” U.S. Rep. Gulf, Okaloosa, Walton, “The most important leg- “I’m glad Congress has speaking last Saturday at of thousands of dollars to Jeff Miller said. Santa Rosa, Escambia, Bay, islation dealing with the oil fi nally acted and the state the Coastal Community the county, it will bring tens “With the passage of this Wakulla and Franklin coun- spill is the state law which Legislature saw fi t to des- Association’s annual meet- of millions of dollars to the legislation, we can start to ties will receive the lion’s designates three-fourths ignate the majority of the ing, said the RESTORE Act county,” Yeager said. see the light at the end of share of Florida’s money. of Florida RESTORE Act funds to be spent in the had the potential to be the Star News Editor Tim the tunnel and begin to heal Gaetz said the funds will be funds to be used to directly counties most impacted,” single biggest legislation Croft contributed to this both the economy and the strictly overseen and des- benefi t the eight coastal he said. passed in Congress to ben- story. RELATIONS from page A1

Yeager said even if way of facts and fi gures,” where a shelter can be ist and a series of fi nes for have that kind of repre- they are in disagreement he said. “We’re hurting just located, require annual non-compliance. Board appointments sentation, that’s about as with the city, the county as bad as the city is.” evaluations and extensive The partnering ordi- Williams has been in- good as it gets,” said City should still pay what was County introduces shel- permitting for shelters, nance redefi nes “nuisance” stalled as President of Administrator Don Butler. promised. ter ordinances and outline regulations for to include “any activity con- the Florida Association of Commissioner Yeager “We budgeted this The Gulf County Com- the operation of a homeless ducted on a property within Counties. The FAC repre- was also appointed Chair- money,” said Commis- mission introduced a pair shelter within the county. the county requiring the sents the interests of the man of the Florida Small sioner Carmen McLemore. of ordinances at its June The ordinance would re- presence of law enforce- state’s 67 counties through County Coalition, a posi- “We need to work out our 26 meeting that would quire a permit and a $2,500 ment offi cers on fi ve or the emphasis of Florida’s tion he claimed 20 years other issues with the city outline a strict permitting fee to submit an applica- more occasions of any 30 home rule. ago as the fi rst chair of the separately.” procedure for area home- tion with the Gulf County day period.” Williams has set his organization. Williams requested the less shelters and amend Building and Planning De- The commission will hold theme and priority of the Commissioner Ward public examine the line the county’s 1999 nuisance partment. It also defi nes two public hearings on the year to be, “Putting Flori- McDaniel also has met items of the city and county ordinance. three separate “tourist cor- ordinances on July 10 and da to work. Keeping Flori- accreditations to be- budgets and stay informed. The fi rst ordinance ridors” within the county July 26, and consider adop- da Local.” come a certifi ed county “Emotions get in the would put limitations on where shelters cannot ex- tion at the July 26 meeting. “For Gulf County to commissioner. VOTE FOR(Pd.Pol.Ad.) GuLF COunTy PROPERTy APPRAISER

Dear Voters,

I am writing this letter seeking your vote and support as your Gulf County Property Appraiser. When I decided to run for this position, I first prayed to ask God if this is the path I needed to take in my life for my fam- ily. I reached out to friends and family as well as from my two sons to make sure I had their unwavering sup- port. Based on those prayers and the overwhelming sup- • this summer • port I received, the decision to run for Gulf County Property Appraiser came easy, as I have always had a strong desire and willingness to serve the great people of Gulf County.

jam with the toucan My decision was also based on my qualifications and experience. My experience includes working with Live Bands and dJ people as a friend, appraiser or consultant plus assis- tance with real estate, property appraisal, estate issues Wednesday thru sunday and taxes therefore qualifying me to deal with our local property issues. By serving as Special Magistrate for several counties in the Panhandle I had the opportunity to upcoming events: hear the requests for fair assessments and a fair taxation system. I am requesting your support in this campaign in order to assist the people of Gulf Coun- ty with any real estate issues. I will work for fairness and the promotion of conservative ideas.

aLL YoU can eat Over the past several years many have had to face difficult times in real estate and employment. While living in Gulf County I have had to accept assignments outside the county to meet my obliga- breakfast tions. I continue to perform appraisals in and around our county plus special assignments wher- ever there is work. I worked for two years at the Okaloosa County Property Appraiser’s Office as Direc- wednesdaY thrU sUndaY tor of Appraisals which required driving over four hours each day from Gulf County to Fort Walton Beach. Other employment included projects in Alabama and Texas which required driv- @ 8 aM ing over 25 hours each week so I could continue to raise my children, Trey, 16 years old and Luke, 12 years old here in Gulf County while they attended school in Wewahitchka. As stated above, I am not afraid of work or tackling issues nor afraid to stand up for what is right while be- ing a vocal advocate for the people of Gulf County in regards to their property appraiser’s office. thUrsdaY JULY 5th I am a Republican candidate running for property appraiser. Since I have republican opposition, only those registered as a Republican can vote for me in the primary election on August 14, 2012. In order to make it to the general election, I will need your vote, support, and hard work to make it happen. This campaign Ladies night is not a campaign for Jamie Lester; it is a campaign for the people of Gulf County. This election is about representing everyone in Gulf County with creative ideas. And of commitment to achieve positive results. $2.00 weLL drinks Once you have reviewed the credentials throughout this campaign, ask yourself: Do you want someone with experience and qualifications? Or someone who just needs a job? Do you want someone who has a proven record and background? fri. JULY 6th & sat. JULY 7th Do you want someone who is knowledgeable on a vast array of property issues? Do you want someone who is not afraid to stand up for fairness? Do you want someone that you can talk to and get results?

LattitUde 29 If you answer yes to all of the above then the choice is clear, Vote for Jamie Lester for Gulf County & Property Appraiser. I thank you for your time and consideration. Please contact me on my cell at 850-814-8102 or call bradY @ the tiki my office at850-639-4200 , I look forward to visiting and talking with you. 5 - 8 PM Sincerely,

sat. JULY 7th James E. “Jamie” Lester LiVe dJ State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License #02783 9 PM - cLose @ the tiki the tiki wiLL be oPen JAMIE LESTER wednesdaY thrU sUndaY afternoons Political advertisement paid for and approved by Jamie Lester, Republican, for Property Appraiser Thursday, July 5, 2012 Local The Star| A3 RISH from page A1 would be better off if every in this county is incredible. chance to do this for him ten. The inscription makes property owner was fairly What this means is that the and his family (Proverbs no provision for favoritism assessed/taxed. rest of us are paying both our 13:22). For that chance to for the good old boys and When doing a 60-acre share and part of theirs. It is be fair it needs to be fair the tail end of the chicken subdivision on the south side not right for this to continue. for everybody. He points for the rest of us. of Wewahitchka he found out Even the good Lord him- out that the academic stan- In conclusion, if elected Your Full Service Wedding and Event Florist just how unfair things can self dislikes diverse weights dards for a county proper- Rish makes the following be in our county. There was when it comes to measuring ty appraiser (according to promises: First, not to fi re a certain large corporation out fairness (Deuteronomy Bay County’s appraisers’ everyone currently work- also doing a subdivision out 25:13-16). It does not matter offi ce) are none existent. ing in the appraiser’s of- Over 35 Years Experience. on Port St Joe Beach about whether it is the appraiser’s This means anyone with a fi ce because that wouldn’t 208 Reid Avenue, Downtown Port St. Joe that time. They did not get offi ce, planning department, high school diploma (which be fair to them. Second to their green belt exemption or sheriff’s department all is most of us) would be ac- write useful articles in the 850.229.1111 taken at the appropriate of us have a constitutional ademically qualifi ed. The newspaper about dead- www.BaysideFloristPSJ.com time but way later. Rish got right to be treated fairly. state sends newly-elected lines, exemptions, and his taken before the proper- Rish has done all that property appraisers to information about things ty appraiser had promised. he can do to become a bet- the classes and seminars that could raise or lower He knows what it feels like ter candidate in his third they want them to attend. your appraisal. Third I to have everything invested bid for the offi ce. He has However, just in case the would work for a uniform in something and then end been a home inspector for good old boy system is policy for property devel- New Sorrelli Arriving Daily! up paying subdivision taxes years; has taken the re- condoned by the state and opers (be they large or sooner than expected. After quired courses to be a pri- tells new appraisers that it small) so that all who take years of complaining to a vate appraiser; he was also has always been around. such risk are afforded a happy faced property ap- lined up to do the required This candidate is just the fair chance. Fourthly and praiser, the local senator apprenticeship at Lester kind of fellow to invite most important, to consis- and even writing to the gov- appraisal services but them over to the constitu- tently work toward fair ap- ernor, Rish has come to the the director decided that tional memorial and have praisals even for those who conclusion that he might as might not be a good idea. them read what is written do not live or vote here (at well have written to Santa In summery Rish says in stone concerning what this time). They are people Claus. More over for things that his manifest intention was originally intended with dreams and ambitions to be fair in our county, they is to live out his life here by our founding fathers. too. How can we expect to Upcoming EvEnts need to start out as fair in and make the best use of Their vision for our own- ever grow if newcomers our county. the family property that ing property and equality and many of us already Thursday summer music series The number of good old he has been left with. He under the law should be here are treated as second JulY 5th - Brian BoWen boy appraisals (lopsided) would like a fair and equal maintained and not forgot- class citizens? JulY 12th - tYler BuSh JulY 19th - the currY’S Pd. Pol. Ad. 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Holly Hill Funeral Home, 2775 Garrison Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 (850) 229-1929 A4 | The Star Opinion Thursday, July 5, 2012 Butterflies are free Keyboard KLATTERINGS In 1972, a film titled it, the “R” just rolled out “Butterflies Are Free” really pretty. You know came out based on a play what I mean, that Russian by Leonard Gershe. It R, that seems to get hung starred Goldie Hawn in your mouth a while and Edward Albert. You before it comes out. Passive indifference remember Goldie. She As she tattooed me, we was on “Rowan & Martin’s talked about her trip over Stamp me certifiably unprepared. spontaneously drawn up with crayon Debby and believe it was headed one Laugh In.” You probably and what she was studying Chris and Jerry and Justin and on construction paper. direction and awake in the morning to don’t remember Edward in college. Reita was an Jason and all those who have been We were not ready. find the storm headed elsewhere. Albert, but I’m sure you art major, so I figured I preaching to get prepared every June And, as Sheriff Joe Nugent noted Hurricane Opal was like that in the remember his father, would be getting a nice 1 as another hurricane season begins at an emergency meeting during mid-1990’s, zigging and zagging across the northern Gulf of Mexico, building Eddie Albert, who played looking butterfly. have been wasting their breath on the height of Debby’s impact on Gulf these deaf ears. County, the county was again very, to a monster Category 5 before Oliver Wendell From across Although, after observing Tropical very lucky. making landfall west of Panama City Douglas on “Green the store, one of Storm Debby and Another bullet, no matter how as a Category 3. Acres.” my daughters its impacts recently, small the caliber, dodged. Hurricane Ivan played a game of Maybe you’re spotted me. The the numbers of the Above the Mason-Dixon Line, “where am I destined” for several not old enough, but “Oh no” could be unprepared are not across the Midwest and Northeast, days, before a night of tornadoes and Green Acres was heard clear across exclusively inside the truly scary weather threats play drenching rain sent it pummeling good television. the store. Reita the office of the out in relatively short bursts, with a into Pensacola, where it scalped the Arnold, the pig, and I laughed. I cranks my newspaper. sense of urgency, perfect for our hectic ground. made the show. asked Reita if A tropical storm, worlds. Katrina ended up going well west Arnold understood tractor her father ever Tim croft BN Heard not even a Category Flooding is somewhat of an after threatening this area for a few English, lived did anything to Star news editor 1 hurricane, and the exception, but even that one is days and was a “mere” Category 3 in the Douglas’ embarrass her. area all but halted in generally seen coming, having already when it made landfall – and became neighbor’s house, and She said, “Oh yes, he used its tracks, frozen in place by pelting absorbed a deluge. the most damaging storm since watched a lot of westerns to sing very loud in public.” rain and winds, as if sunshine was an Floods are the byproduct of a rush Andrew. on television. Arnold We laughed. entitlement program in Florida. of water from the sky. Every time one of those storms also attended the local I’m pretty sure Akin to the first snowstorm of the Tornadoes and blizzards are came past, raised havoc, disrupted elementary school and American Daddies haven’t winter season which, I can attest, different animals. They sneak up and our family’s life – we lived on Panama toted his book satchel in cornered the market typically finds drivers in the Midwest bite folks. City Beach during Opal and the beach his mouth. on embarrassing their and Northeast, where driving in the A sunny day can turn ominous; became an armed camp after Opal In the movie, teenage daughters. snow is a supposed to be a rite of when that weather siren blows there did her worst – we committed to “Butterflies Are Free,” Reita gave me the passage, driving as if navigating cows is trouble and shelter is an immediate preparedness. Goldie Hawn’s and Edward instructions on how to on ice. necessity. We’d assemble a hurricane Albert’s characters have keep my tattoo from Not that Debby was your typical Blizzards may start as snowflakes, survival kit, stock it with lanterns, a comical relationship. smudging and for it to dry tropical storm. but combine high winds and a heavy flashlights, batteries, plenty of Albert plays a fellow who properly. I walked out of That blob of green, yellow and red blanket as if the snow globe’s been snacks and easy to open containers has been blind since the store, rode in the car parked over our heads and flailed shaken over several hours and there or packages of food, toss in some birth. It’s a free love; and ate lunch with my away, acting for at least two days, as is trouble. Visibility can quickly reading material, a battery-powered seventies sort of flick and right hand on my head and Port St. Joe received some 10 inches become zero – a whiteout is truly as if radio. is entertaining if you like my shirt sleeve rolled up. of rain and Apalachicola 12, as if Noah the liquid eraser has been applied to a We’d purchase gallons of water, comedies. It was kind of like Simon and the ark should be on call. windshield. maintain near surgery-room Goldie Hawn notes said, “Put your right hand Even veterans of tropical storms Those kinds of storm events fit our cleanliness in the bathtub in order in the movie that her on your head” and never attested to television cameras around consumption habits: quick, intense, to fill the plastic jugs we collected with even more water for washing, favorite quote is one from told me to take it off. the state that Debby was, shall we say, devouring. Hurricanes and tropical storms brushing of teeth, etc. Mark Twain, “I only ask Something went wrong a bit of an unusual nuisance. But to sit late on Friday night and play out over days, sometimes even And, after the hurricane season to be free. The butterflies during the night. I must watch Debby come closer and stall, to weeks. came and went without any major are free. Mankind will have missed a step in watch the rain come down in bands of Storms take days to form, storms that landed near us, that surely not deny to Harold the “Caring for your fake wind-driven gray tumbleweeds, was, generally thousands of miles from the Beef Jerky would sound good on a Skimpole what it concedes tattoo” instructions. at least in one house, to be completely Continental United States, turning winter night, those cookies would to the butterflies.” When I woke up the unprepared. from gathering clouds to a depression make a swell midnight snack, we The blind fellow next morning, my beautiful Cell phones dying, chargers not at to a storm system to a hurricane. saved dollars on new water at holiday corrects her noting that butterfly was smudged. home. All this while over the ocean, time and those batteries ended up the quote is actually from On top of that, because Television and power out; not building steam and moving at a pace powering a variety of devices because Charles Dickens’ novel, of the way I sleep, I had a single battery to be found. No and direction that requires computers they were, well, there. “Bleak House.” Harold what looked like a flock lantern. Few candles and those found to predict; the models meteorologists So, Debby will force one again Skimpole, the character of butterflies on the right appearing as if ready for donation to provide looking similar to football to consider preparedness in in Dickens’ novel, was upper part of my chest. the wax museum. plays diagrammed on a chalkboard. earnest and in a week or so we’ll a freeloader, a leech It was like someone took Non-perishable food? Perish the There are days to prepare, a hurry- pat ourselves with pride about our and basically thought a butterfly stamp and thought. up, panic and wait pattern to the proactive approach. And once again everything should be free an inkpad and started There was sufficient water to business, spanning days, or plenty of it is likely going by the wayside come to him (thus the butterfly stamping them all over me. provide, oh, 16 ounces per person time to procrastinate while observing the end of the season if we are luckily quote). They didn’t wash off. I per day for maybe the weekend, if a lottery worthy of Vegas concerning spared once again. Trust me; I’m not going had these faint butterflies we used teaspoons and pretended storm direction. In the meantime, though, there’ll to get into politics. flying through the hair on we weren’t thirsty, and a household Three nights in a row one could be a quiz on our household plan on Last summer, on my chest. It really wasn’t plan for dealing the storm that was go to sleep during the formation of Friday. my vacation to Destin, that bad, but the smudged Florida, I decided to get a one on my right arm “butterfly” tattooed on my left me feeling a little bit Dolly got my money; I got the sugar inner right arm (you know cheated. the spot where you should The next day, on my I marveled at the why Luke is my favorite. have been burned up and water park watching men have a muscle). I did it to daily trip to the grocery whole pig slowly turning “We’ins” were run over by a train on that parade by for about 30 embarrass my teenage store, I stopped back in on the spit. And I here because Blazing Fury ride. It took minutes before I ripped daughters. It worked. the shack where I got equally marveled grandmother every ounce of strength I off my tee shirt. You’re not It wasn’t a real tattoo; it my butterfly tattoo. I was at the crowd the Nonnie had called had to pull myself up the going to believe this.….. was one of those that only hoping to find Reita again well basted and a family meeting. Lumberjack Lift. I sang but my old, worn out bare last about a month or so. I and see if she could fix it or semi-caramelized Sons and daughters along with the Riders in the chest would upgrade the had a good time with it. at least get rid of some of suckling had had politely Sky. I got dizzy watching the looks of what I was seeing! This year, I decided to the butterflies on my chest. attracted. Children obliged, falling kids go around and around And I would tell you that do it again. As my children She was not there. were pointing and prey to Nonnie’s and around on the Village some of those mountain shopped for T-shirts and I asked to see the asking questions. subterfuge. She Carousel. Thankfully, girls had been eating way beach stuff, I snuck over to manager. The young girl Hunker New Jersey folks really wanted to Luke and Addie weren’t too much barbeque to the tattoo counter inside of I asked seemed troubled, down were moving in to get her hands on tall enough to ride the squeeze into a bathing suit the store. she probably thought I Kesley Colbert take a closer look. the grandchildren! Tennessee Tornado, Sky but Cathy said I couldn’t This sweet young girl was selling something. In Flashbulbs were going off I went along mostly for the Zip or the aforementioned say that. I kept hoping from either Bosnia, or about five minutes, she like crazy. This half cooked same reason. Screaming Eagle. Dolly would swim by but it Serbia, or another former came back with another hog had more gawkers than Dollywood had the On day two we sojourned didn’t happen. Russian place was eager nice girl with a Russian the famed Screaming Eagle loopity loop rides and the over to Dolly’s Splash I walked ten miles to help me. Her name was ride that rose high above nick-nack shops you would Country. It was my first through those parks. I got “Reita,” when she said See A5 Butterflies the landscape. expect. But instead of Pizza ever water park. I agreed on rides I didn’t even know It was my first trip to stands and hamburger hide- to go. But I was not going existed. I toted kids on both Dollywood. Dolly Parton a-ways they had barbeque to take my shirt off or get hips, my back, over my is the only person I know eateries statistically located in the water. I’m 65 years shoulders and on top of my that could make a theme throughout the park. If you old! Everything I’ve got had head. I waited in lines that park work in the middle of tired of barbeque you could sagged, dropped, fallen off started in Chattanooga USPS 518-880 the East Tennessee hills! stop by Granny’s Kitchen or expired! I was not going to ride the Busy Bees. I And she must’a employed for ham and beans. And you to embarrass the family by drank enough coke-colas to Published everyUSPHS Thursday 518-880 at 135 W. U.S. 98 Published Every Thursday at 135 West Highway 98 86 per cent of the populace didn’t have to listen to “It’s “exposing” myself in front of float a battleship. Nobody Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 in Sevier County. “You’ins A Small World After All” the whole world! enjoyed or appreciated this Publisher: Rick Martin come a far piece?” the ticket VP/Publisher: Karen Hanes as you wound through the “Come’on KK”, Hayden trip more than I did. Editor: Tim Croft taker had greeted us as we park. Dolly had thoughtfully had me by the hand leading I had Avery in my arms Editor: Tim Croft entered the park. You knew placed bluegrass bands on me toward the extra cold as we straggled out the last Circulation:1-800-345-8688Circulation: James Meadors this wasn’t Disney Land, every corner. water. Hannah was already day. She’s the youngest and the Mall of America or an POSTMASTER:POSTMASTER: PERIODICALPERIDICAL RATE Someone had parked waist deep in the wading she had about Dollywooded elevator ride up to the top of Send addressaddress change change to: to: POSTAGE POSTAGE PAID PAID AT AT a 1957 Chevrolet outside pool. Twins are another out. She went to sleep the Empire State Building. TheThe Star Star PORTPORT ST. ST. JOE, JOE, FL FL 32457 32457 a 1960’s looking diner. I special gift. And I do before we got back to Luke had me by the was explaining to Addison P.O.P.O. Box Box 308 308 WEEKLYWEEKLY PUBLISHING PUBLISHING exactly what they say. I had where the pig was roasting. hand so I wouldn’t get Grace the significance of PortPort St. St. Joe, Joe, FL FL 32457-0308 32457-0308 two brothers; and two sons. You know, she was born lost, “KK, look at that pig!” this automobile and this I didn’t know a lot about PhonePhone (850) 850-227-1278 227-1278 just two months before Grandchildren can “put” setting in my history but little girls. Hannah and Mom passed away. And, you places nobody else on she had me by the hand Hayden taught me very as God would have it, you SUBSCRIPTIONSSUBCRIPTIONS PAYABLE ININ ADVANCE IN COUNTY earth can. “Why doesn’t he and was pulling me to quickly that that “sugar can already see so much IN COUNTY have any eyes?” And the the next ride. Bless her and spice and everything of Mother in her. She $24.15$24.38 year year — — $15.75 $15.90 six six months months OUT OF COUNTY unmasked and straight beautiful little heart; she nice” blurb is one of the pressed her head against OUT OF COUNTY forward questions never was rightfully looking biggest misnomers ever my shoulder, her little hand $34.65$33 year —— $20 $21 six six months months Home delivery subscribers may be charged a higher rate for holiday editons. cease. “Son, we’re in forward on this glorious day, perpetrated on mankind! holding to my neck. She is, Tennessee, now if we were not backwards! I soaked They are a mess from of course, my favorite. TO ALL ADVERTISERS in Japan—” His active little in the sun bouncing off her the word go! They can have Dolly’s best known song In case of error orTO omissions ALL ADVERTISERS in advertisements the publishers do mind didn’t have time for smile and marveled at how you upside down and tied jumped into my mind as not holdIn case themselves of error liableor omissions for damage in advertisements, further than amount the publishers received for suchdo not advertisement. hold themselves liable for damage further than the amount slow answers, “Does that good God truly is. My first in knots before you can we piled into the heading received for such advertisement. pole stuck in his mouth granddaughter will always yell “O Toodles”! If these home tram, “I Will Always The spoken word is given scant attention; the printed word is hurt? How long will he turn be my favorite. two munchkins aren’t my Love You.” The spoken word is given scant attention; the printed word is there? Do you know who Folks, I got soaking wet favorites, there’s not a hog thoughtfully weighed. weighed. The The spoken spoken word word barely barely asserts; asserts; the the printed printed word word How apropos…… thoroughly convinces. convinces. The The spoken spoken word word is is lost; lost; the the printed printed word word remains. remains. owns the pig? Can he feel on the Smoky Mountain in these here mountains! Respectfully, the fire?” It’s easy to see River Rampage. I like to Folks, I set around this Kes A5 | The Star Letters Thursday, July 5, 2012 Damage from page A1 Butterflies from page A4 has been coastal erosion on because the road is very Nelson said of the team’s named storm of 2012, and accent and told me that beach dies and starts St. Joseph Peninsula,” Nel- low-lying. response during Debby. this is the first year that she was the manager. stinking up the car on son said. “Here we are right Nelson said the county is “It was a lot better than we there have been four named The first thing out of the way home and his back with the same damage hoping to mitigate flooding anticipated.” storms before July. Nelson my mouth was, “What is parents make him throw (as Gustav)—maybe more.” concerns in Indian Pass in Gulf County EMS utilized said the number or frequen- your policy on defective it out the window. To garner federal money, the future by eventually rais- Facebook for the first time in cy of storms during a season products?” The manager I looked at the the county must win its ap- ing the road. their response to Debby, us- doesn’t change the response seemed worried. Then, manager, rolled up left peal and receive the Presi- The “Stump Hole” area of ing the social media site to plan. she asked what it was I sleeve and said, “I’d dential declaration of dam- Cape San Blas also became post alerts, photos and vid- Catastrophic Hurricane had a problem with. like a free butterfly on I rolled up sleeve and this arm.” She smiled age, which for Gulf County a concern due to a construc- eos, frequently asked ques- Andrew was the first named said, “My butterfly.” The and agreed to the free is equal to $3.29 per capita, tion project. The Florida De- tions and warnings about storm during the 1992 hur- manager and the girl who butterfly. or $50,000 total. A Presiden- partment of Transportation the storm. ricane season and didn’t de- had gotten her for me Anna was nice, she tial declaration for the state is in the midst of a project to “It’s the way to go—you velop until mid-August. started laughing. was from Moscow. She would come from $1.30 in reinforce the revetment at can get out so much informa- “It doesn’t matter if we The manager led me thought Reita was from damage per capita, or $24.5 the Stump Hole by removing tion,” Nelson said. “We got a get 30 storms in one year, if to the tattoo counter Albania, so I might have million statewide. smaller rocks and replacing lot of really good feedback.” we get one storm that hits us where another sweet been wrong about Bosnia “As far as I’m concerned them with larger boulders. Gulf County GIS Direc- and does damage it’s been a and innocent looking girl or Serbia. the game is wide open,” Nel- Crews had removed tor and Emergency Man- bad year,” Nelson said. “It sat looking bored. The I got better son said. “You’ve just got to some of the revetment as agement Coordinator Scott doesn’t matter how many manager showed her my instructions from Anna. I keep asking.” Debby barreled closer and Warner said he saw a spike storms there are, it matters arm and butterfly and walked out with a “Simon Another big issue during had to rush to restore the in the amount of “likes” their what hits us.” asked her, “Can you do says put your left hand the storm in Gulf County revetment to save County page received from people Nelson stressed the im- anything about this?” on your head” look about came from coastal flood- Road 30-E. seeking local information on portance of having a family The girl, Anna me, but I was happy. ing on Indian Pass Road Nelson said Debby pro- Debby. plan for storm season. (pronounced “Onya”) Some butterflies are forcing the road to close for vided good storm response “We’ve been working on “You never know when said, “No.” free. most of the day; something practice for the emergency getting it linked to our emer- the next disaster is going to I got this real sad look You can see pictures Nelson said is typical for the management team. gency notification system,” hit,” Nelson said. “And a hur- on my face like a kid gets of my butterflies and area during storm season “We came out very well,” Warner said. “My dream ricane is several disasters when the sand crab he read other stories at www. would be to have it linked to wrapped into one.” bought or found at the CranksMyTractor.com. our GIS mapping site.” Gulf County EMS acti- vated to level two on June Shareyouropinions 24, meaning they called in additional local staff to aid in Halifax from page A1 Send your letters to : emergency response, while the Gulf County Board of Apalachicola both in print and online. We have to be LETTERS TO THE EDITOR County Commissioners de- *The Star in Port St. Joe great at both. These newspapers em- P.O. Box 308 clared a local state of emer- North Carolina newspapers include: body Halifax Media Group’s philosophy gency the following day. * Times-News, Burlington for providing local news that no one else Port St. Joe, FL 32457 Nelson said he was ready * The Daily News, Jacksonville can deliver.” to activate to a level one last * The Gaston Gazette, Gastonia Fax: 850-227-7212 Monday, which would call in * The Star, Shelby state and/or federal assis- * The Free Press, Kinston About Halifax Media Group Email: [email protected] tance, and call for manda- * The Jones Post, Kinston Founded in 2010, Halifax Media tory evacuations in the area, * The Havelock News, Havelock is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Comments from our readers in the form but a change in Debby’s di- * The Sun Journal and The Shopper, of letters to the editor or a guest column are Fla. The company’s investment group rection quickly changed the New Bern includes Stephens Capital Partners, solicited and encouraged. A newspaper’s editorial plan of action. * The Topsail Advertiser, Surf City page should be a forum where differing ideas JAARSSS Media, and Redding Invest- “If it’s a category three “What these newspapers have in ments. The group consists of 36 newspa- and opinions are exchanged. All letters and guest coming at us, you know what common with the Halifax Media Group pers and affiliated websites, published columns must be signed and should include to do—with something like properties is this: They are the best and in six states, primarily in the Southeast. the address and phone number of the author. this you don’t,” Nelson said. most reliable source for local news in Halifax Media’s strategy is to invest The street address and phone number are for “You don’t want to move their communities,” said Michael Red- long-term capital in quality companies verification and will not be published. Letters people if you don’t have to. ding, CEO of Halifax Media Group. “We positioned in strong markets that are must be in good taste and The Star reserves the Bottom line, we were lucky believe in the future of newspapers, closely connected to the community. right to edit letters for correctness and style. the way things turned out.” Debby was the fourth

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Meet them Hear their qualifications Copy of birth certificate Hear their issues Copy of SS Card Proof of income Bring your questions Proof of residency PleaseCopy contactof Medicaid/insurance a Family card Case All voters invited Manager @ 229-6415 See you there Membership Communication Committee Joanna Bryan, Chairman • [email protected] Ask about bus Transportation • Watch for our new website coming soon at • Extended Day • www.gulfgop.com • Children with Disabilities • E-mail outdoors news to tcroft@ A starfl .com UTDOORS Section Thursday, July 5, 2012 O www.starfl.com Page 6 Snook to remain closed Special to The Star There is no commer- “If we have a bad winter this year, we cial harvest for snook in The Florida Fish and will benefi t from this caution; if we Florida. Wildlife Conservation Snook are one of Flor- Commission (FWC) voted don’t have a bad winter, we will let ida’s premier game fish, to keep the recreational and anglers often prac- harvest of snook in Gulf of all these breeding fi sh come through tice catch-and-release Mexico waters closed for the slot.” techniques when target- another year to offer the ing this species. When species additional protec- planning to release snook, State extends tion after a 2010 cold kill Kenneth Wright proper handling tech- detrimentally affected the Vice Chairman niques ensure the best population. chance of survival. This The decision came at includes returning the scallop season the June 28 Commission fish to the water as quick- meeting in Palm Beach ring to the snook slot limit of the cold kill were less ly as possible; using wet Gardens after staff pre- of 28 to 33 inches in Gulf severe on the Atlantic hands to handle the fish; sented an updated stock of Mexico waters. “We’ll coast, where the normal supporting its weight in a two weeks assessment that showed really have done some- season reopened for har- horizontal position when snook populations are thing good and we’ll have vest Sept. 1, 2011. the fish is out of the water; By KHRYSTEN KEYS improving in the Atlantic protected some of these The Gulf of Mexico rec- not holding the fish by the Star Staff Intern and are not in biological fish.” reational season was to gill plate, eye or jaw; and The recreational snook reopen Sept. 1, 2012, and reviving the fish if neces- If the scallop season wasn’t long enough for you jeopardy in the Gulf. The season was closed in Gulf now is expected to reopen sary by running it through then you are in luck. next assessment is due in of Mexico and Atlantic wa- Sept. 1, 2013. Catch-and- the water head-first to al- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- 2015. ters by executive order on release of snook will be al- low water to flow over its mission (FWC) has permanently extended the scallop- “If we have a bad win- Jan.16, 2010, after the cold lowed during the closure. gills. ing season an additional two weeks. The new season ter this year, we will ben- kill. The FWC manages In the Atlantic, the season Learn more about will begin July 1 and ends Sept. 25. efit from this caution; if we snook in both state and will remain unchanged. snook by visiting MyFWC. A study concerning the extended seasons of the past don’t have a bad winter, federal waters, though the Annual closures in the com/Fishing and clicking two years suggested the new extended season will not we will let all these breed- species tends to inhabit Atlantic are from Dec. 15 on “Saltwater,” “Recre- have a negative impact on the scallops. The fi ndings ing fish come through the the shallower, near-shore through Jan. 31 and from ational Regulations” and have made the FWC also look into changing a ban on slot,” said Vice Chairman state waters. The effects June 1 through Aug. 31. “Snook.” commercial harvest of bay scallops in Florida state wa- Kenneth Wright, refer- ters, a decision that was made in 1994. As for now, the commercial harvest of bay scallops is not allowed. The FWC is pressing for information from consum- ers and scallop hunters concerning their hunting hab- BUDS ‘N’ BUGS its and their feelings and interest concerning an ex- tended season. You can help FWC’s scallop researchers by com- pleting an online survey at svy.mk/bayscallops or by completing a postage-paid survey. For more informa- tion email [email protected] Skeeters and Storms Remember: * The bag limit for scalloping is two gallons of whole By LOIS SWOBODA sure to check trash cans bay scallops or one pint of meat per person a day. 653-1819 | @ApalachTimes and buckets. * The vessel limit for scalloping is 10 gallons of Lswoboda@starfl .com Collect and properly whole bay scallops or half a gallon of meat. dispose of debris from Tropical Storm Debby the storm. Mulch has come and gone, but we magnolia leaves that WEEKLY ALMANAC will be feeling her effects have accumulated on Date high Low % precip for weeks to come. the ground and clean out thu, July 5 86° 75° 30 % Debby dumped record gutters. Remove water Fri, July 6 85° 75° 30 % rains on the county that collects on sagging Sat, July 7 85° 75° 30 % and a week later, there tarpaulins or other covers Sun, July 8 85° 76° 30 % is still standing water or awnings on your house Mon, July 9 86° 76° 0 % everywhere. Franklin or property. Clear debris tues, July 10 88° 76° 30 % County has become from drainage ditches to so Wed, July 11 87° 76° 30 % mosquito heaven. that storm water runs off As most people know, and does not stagnate and LOIS SWOBODA | The Times tiDE tABLES MoNthLY AVERAGES mosquitoes lay their eggs fi ll in holes left by uprooted Four days after TS Debby there was standing water To find the tides of the following areas, subtract the indicated times in standing water. trees, vehicles or heavy in Eastpoint. from these given for APALACHICOLA: Following fl ooding, equipment. HIGH LOW mosquito numbers Wading pools and bird mosquitoes, although this pregnant women should Cat point Minus 0:40 Minus 1:17 will likely increase baths should be emptied is usually not possible or use small amounts and East pass Minus 0:27 Minus 0:27 in about seven to ten weekly. practical if you are active the lowest concentrations To find the tides of the following areas, subtract the indicated times days, depending upon Pet dishes, bromeliads in cleanup and repair of any repellent. It is from those given for CARRABELLE: temperature. The warmer and other small containers HIGH LOW efforts but remember also best to apply these Bald point Minus 9:16 Minus 0:03 the weather, the sooner should be fl ushed several that mosquitoes are most products to clothing rather they begin to swarm. times a week. active at dusk, so avoid than skin and remember After a storm, water Repair window and outdoor activity at those DEET can etch watch St.JoSEph BAY retention ponds, drainage door screens to keep times. Wearing a hat, long glasses and plastic lenses 4 We 1039am 2.0 903pm -0.4 ditches, storm drains, mosquitoes out of your sleeved shirts and long or jewelry. 5 Th 1124am 1.9 930pm -0.2 holes left by uprooted home. pants can also shield you Keeping mosquito 6 Fr 1203pm 1.6 941pm 0.0 trees, tire ruts or soil Larger temporary from mosquito bites. populations under control 1234pm 1.3 929pm 0.3 7 Sa erosion are full of water bodies of water should be Products containing is not only important for 8 Su 1244pm 1.0 850pm 0.4 9 Mo 535am 1.0 732pm 0.6 that can stagnate over treated with an insecticide DEET are very safe and comfortable outdoor living; 10 Tu 503am 1.1 439pm 0.4 days. containing the bacteria effective at repelling it is essential to human 11 We 510am 1.3 355pm 0.2 All of these are ideal Bacillus thuringiensis mosquitoes. Some herbal health and the health of 12 Th 534am 1.4 422pm 0.1 places for mosquitoes to israelensis (Bti), which products are also effective companion animals like 610am 1.6 501pm 0.0 13 Fr lay their eggs. does not pose a hazard to insect repellants for much dogs and horses. 14 Sa 653am 1.7 544pm -0.1 15 Su 739am 1.8 625pm -0.2 Even smaller animals. You can buy Bti at shorter periods of time. Mosquito vectored 16 Mo 824am 1.8 702pm -0.2 containers hold enough the hardware store in the Perspiration reduces the diseases malaria, 17 Tu 906am 1.9 734pm -0.2 water to act as mosquito form of mosquito dunks. duration of protection heartworm, dengue fever, 18 We 945am 1.9 800pm -0.2 nurseries. Mosquito Spraying the shrubs in provided any insect encephalitis and yellow 19 Th larvae are commonly your yard, the underside repellant. Children and fever. ApALAChiCoLA BAY, WESt pASS found in potted plants and of window air conditioners the saucers under them, and low structures like

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SPECIAL TO THE STAR Top Row: Coach Brooke Wooten, Coach Doug Sloan and Coach Tony Price. Middle Row: Lyndsey Butler, Kristen Thompson, Raegan Davis, Tamiah Rouse, Gracie Price, Kristen Nichols and Shelby Sloan. SPECIAL TO THE STAR Bottom Row: Aleah Wooten, Madison Hall, Cyrina Madrid, Gracie Lester and Top Row: Mariah Baker, Jillian Drigger, Madison Forehand, Katie Shealy, Hannah Aubrey Clayton. Taunton, Haley Guffey, and Madison Easter. Bottom Row: Destiny Palmer, Anna McGlon, Landin Johnson, Jolee Sloan and Wewa Dixie Angels all-stars win district title Kieara Derosier. Special to The Star the tournament that start- district crown by defeating Not Pictured: Coach Jayme Guffey, Coach Denny McGlon, Coach Allan Easter and The Wewa All-Stars won ed on June 16 in Sneads. Sneads 10-0. The Wewa Coach Haywood Shealy the district championship Wewa defeated Marianna Dixie Angels All-Star team in the Angels division (10- 14-0 and Sneads 11-0 to ad- heads to the state tourna- and-under) with a 3-0 re- vance to the championship ment that starts July 13 in Wewa Dixie Darlings all-stars district’s runner-up cord, allowing no runs, in game. Wewa clinched the Carrabelle. Special to The Star der) of the district tournament that start- The Wewa Dixie All-Stars fi nished run- ed on June 16 in Sneads. Wewa had a 2-2 Top row: Coach Dayton ner-up in the Darlings division (8-and-un- record in the district tournament. Lister, Coach Charles Grice and Coach Larry Kirkland Middle Row: Ashten Lolley, Mariah Brown, Alexis Bass, Jocelyn Minchew, Jade High school athletics physicals in two weeks McLemore, Anna Setterich Star Staff Report during the 2012-13 school on the assigned day, they and Naomi Parker. year will be offered this are asked to please come Bottom Row: Kayla Cody, Sacred Heart Hospital free physical. to the other session. Angela Long, Sha’Mario on the Gulf and Tallahas- Athletes from the fall Times will be assigned Cole, Savannah Lister and see Orthopedic Clinic, sports – football, cross at a later date for the dif- Takaylynn Carter. with the assistance of country, volleyball, cheer- ferent sports so there will leading and weightlifting not be overcrowding at the SPECIAL TO THE STAR Rick Williams, has com- bined to provide free – should plan to attend hospital at one time. physicals to Gulf County the July 10 session. On Superintendent of Wewa Dixie Ponytail all-stars become district champs student/athletes. July 12, physicals for ath- Schools Jim Norton and Special to The Star tournament that started ing Marianna 2-1 on the The physicals will be letes in winter and spring athletic directors Dennis on June 16 in Sneads. second day of the tourna- offered from 5:30 to 8 p.m. sports – including basket- Kizziah of Wewahitchka The Wewa Dixie All- Wewa defeated Marianna ment. The Wewa Dixie ET on July 10 and July 12. ball, baseball, wrestling, and Chuck Gannon of Stars won the district cham- 11-1 and Sneads 15-0 on Ponytail All-Star team ad- Athletes from both Port softball, soccer and track Port St. Joe, thank Sacred pionship in the Ponytail di- the fi rst day of tourna- vances to the state tour- St. Joe Jr./Sr. and Wewahi- – will be offered. Heart Hospital and TOC vision (12-and-under) with ment. Wewa clinched the nament that starts July 13 tchka Jr./Sr.. High Schools If for some reason, an for their support to Gulf a 3-0 record in the district district crown by defeat- in Carrabelle. who plan on playing sports athlete can not show up County Schools. A8 | The Star Local Thursday, July 5, 2012 gulf pines from page A1 certificates in two or three for a tax deed and benefit- or five years.” ing from the discharge of Tax certificates must be the IRS lien. held a minimum of two years If the status quo should and a maximum of seven remain through the term of years. After seven years, the certificates, any entity the certificate holder must seeking a tax deed would apply for a tax deed. have to deal with the full The companies holding federal tax debt as well as the two certificates at issue the costs of demolishing specialize in purchasing a the hospital building and tax certificate for invest- bringing the land to the ment purposes. One is ac- point of being developable. cruing 10 percent a year in That, Gibson said, interest. would be his point to the The county and school companies holding the board have agreed to nego- certificates as he tries to tiate outstanding tax liens negotiate terms for the city from other years, both rec- to address the certificates get rid of those buildings consider a full discharge of sue on the property and will lar bi-monthly meeting a ognizing the upside of get- down the road. and put the property back the federal debt if the city continue to be a problem standing room only crowd of ting the property back on “The property isn’t on the tax roll. can remove the threat of as long as the abandoned friends and family gathered the tax rolls. worth anything in its cur- “We have some time to the tax certificates in a vi- buildings remain. to watch new Group 3 Com- However, the IRS would rent state—its kind of a play with it. We just don’t able fashion. “I think everyone knows missioner Phil McCroan like the tax certificates dealt stalemate at the moment,” want anyone to apply for a “It’s good news, the tax this, but I live across the and Group 4 Commissioner with before discharging the said Mayor Mel Magidson. tax deed.” liens are over $1 million,” street from it and I’d like to Buzzett, who was not chal- federal lien to prevent a pri- “We’ve got to get rid of those The good news, Gibson Gibson said. “Getting the see it gone,” Buzzett said. lenged for re-election, be vate entity from applying tax liens and we’ve got to said, is the IRS is willing to more than $1 million in back “Property values would go sworn into office. taxes released is the key to up in the area.” McCroan beat out in- Pd.Pol.Ad. getting this property.” McCroan, Buzzett cumbent candidate Lorinda Commissioner Rex Gingell in city election in Buzzett said break-ins and sworn in early May, garnering 74 per- vandalism have been an is- During the June 19 regu- cent of the vote.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Gulf County Tourist Development Council is now accepting Sponsorship and Special Funding Applications for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

Application forms may be picked up at the GCTDC office located in the Gulf County Welcome Center at 150 Captain Fred’s Place, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 or can be downloaded online at www.visitgulf.com or www.gulfcounty-fl.gov.

All requests must be submitted by 4:00 p.m., E.T. on Friday, July 20, 2012. Please contact the TDC office for further information at 850-229-7800.

A workshop to review the process will be held on Monday, July 9, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., E.T.

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The reason for the purpose was two- On one side of the box there is let- Star Staff Report fold, Romanelli said: support the Hu- tering, “Medal, Korean Service, A.” and mane Society and maybe try to fi nd the in smaller letters underneath is spelled In weather rightful owner of the medal. “Components, Pendant, Pendant Ribbon, emergencies, warnings can “They may be very common medals, A, AF, N.” The initials USMC, represent- save lives. But traditional but I would like to get it back to its rightful ing the United States Marine Corps, are warning methods such owner,” Romanelli said. “This seems like written just above the manufacturer’s as television, radio and something somebody would be proud to identity, “Medallic Art Company” of New outdoor sirens don’t always have earned. If I can fi nd who it belongs York City. reach everyone. to, I’d like to get it back to them.” There are also numbers that appear to Beginning last month, The medal is bronze and heavy, with be a lot or serial number for the medal. emergency offi cials have a a light blue ribbon striped in red, white Anybody with information on the new way to send warnings and blue. There is clasp pin on the back, medal, or who might know of its origins directly to cell phones in as if it was meant to be pinned on a uni- and owner, is asked to call Tim Croft at affected areas – Wireless form jacket. The Star newspaper, 227-7827. Emergency Alerts (WEAs). These short messages may look like a text RESCUED! message, but unlike texts, which are sent directly to your phone number, these warnings will be broadcast Osprey chick rescued from Debby to all phones within range of designated cell towers By LOIS SWOBODA parents were circling helpers were already through the Commercial 653-1819 | @ApalachTimes frantically overhead. I overwhelmed dealing Mobile Alert System Lswoboda@starfl .com held the baby up for the with over 20 baby pelicans (CMAS). mother to see wanting to also rescued from Debby. The alerts will tell you Once again, islanders give her some hope.” Beatty said the chick the type of warning, the and the folks from Olin vowed to return was a partially fl edged affected area and the Apalachicola National the chick to its parents. nestling and quickly duration. You’ll need to turn Research Reserve Sunday afternoon, Olin recovered given a little to other sources, such as (ANERR) have joined and family, with the chick, fi sh and some TLC. television or your NOAA forces to rescue a nestling evacuated to Tallahassee. On Tuesday, Olin had All-Hazards radio, to get osprey from stormy Before leaving home, he carpenter Red Blaisdell more detailed information weather. was able to contact the built a platform atop the about what is happening On June 24, Rob and Florida Wild Mammal same standing dead pine and what actions you Kay Olin of St. George Association wildlife that had held the original should take. Island watched in horror rescue facility (FWMA) in nest. It was shorter as an osprey nest they Wakulla County. now, having lost its top Cell tower geography have enjoyed watching all Sunday evening to a storm. Blaisdell season, fell. around 9 p.m., Olin shortened it further to may lead to Olin braved the storm met Eric Lovestrand, create a fl at surface for overwarning surge from Tropical a wildlife educator for better support for the nest Because cell towers Storm Debby bayside on ANERR, in Crawfordville box. Olin and Blaisdell broadcast in a radius, or the island to rescue the and Lovestrand took See OSPREY B6 circle, their coverage areas chick. the chick to FWMA. don’t line up neatly with “I ran out there,” Director Chris county boundaries. This he said, “and it was Beatty means you may receive chaos. The nest was in a and warnings for an adjacent thousand pieces. I stood county if you’re within a few there wondering miles of the border. how am I going to The alerts are delivered fi nd it. Then I directly from cell tower saw the chick to cell phone through a was right one-way broadcast. The in front Commercial Mobile Alert of me. I System does not track picked or locate individual cell it up and phones or phone numbers put it into – it simply broadcasts to a basket. all phones within range. Both Unfortunately, in some cases, this may result in overwarning. For example, if a tornado warning is issued for a particular county, it will go to all towers that SPECIAL TO THE STAR serve that county. Top: Blaisdell places the rescued fl edgling in the Towers in urban areas nest. Bottom: Rob Olin with the osprey chick he generally serve a radius rescued Left: The chick of two to fi ve miles and in rural areas up to 10 miles, so the warning message may reach a little beyond the warning boundaries. Wireless Emergency Alerts: Three types of Norris chosen as next Florida Clerks President warnings Gulf County Clerk to lead statewide organization for clerks and comptrollers The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) can Special to The Star legislation, technology and meet- fi rst vice president and three pre- be used to broadcast three ing the needs of our local offi ces vious years as an executive board types of emergency alerts: Honorable Rebecca L. (Becky) as we are forced to do more with offi cer, Clerk Norris gained the * Presidential alerts: Norris, Gulf County clerk of the less,” Clerk Norris said during her experience and knowledge to ful- Issued by the U.S. circuit court and comptroller, acceptance speech. “I can’t say it fi ll her role as President for the President in the event of a was recently elected as president will be easy, but together, with the upcoming program year. nationwide emergency. No of the Florida Court Clerks and support of each other, we can ac- Clerk Norris also acknowl- president has ever had to Comptrollers, a professional asso- complish much. edged the importance of each issue a presidential alert, ciation, for the upcoming year at “I am convinced that with a clerk’s dedicated staff and the but should one become the annual conference in Panama committed group of new offi cers hard work they perform. She said necessary, cell phone City Beach. and a more than capable staff, her staff is one of the main rea- providers are required to Hon. Fred N. Witten, retired that we, the Florida Court Clerks sons for the success of the Gulf broadcast it to all WEA- Gulf County Judge, was on hand to and Comptrollers, will collabora- County clerk’s offi ce. capable phones; perform the ceremony of install- tively work together during this “We have learned to do more * Imminent threat ing Clerk Norris as president. upcoming year to meet the needs with less, and, although some- alerts: Typically issued After taking the oath of offi ce, that we all experience on a day-to- times we feel like the water is up SPECIAL TO THE STAR by the National Weather Clerk Norris addressed the mem- day basis – large county to small, to our eyeballs and rising, we take Service. For Florida, these bership and discussed the impor- and all in between. We have done pride in our work and are thankful Retired Gulf County Judge would include tornado, tance of fulfi lling the clerks’ duties this since our responsibilities and consider it an honor to serve Fred Witten helped install fl ash fl ooding, hurricane, while working together, despite were fi rst outlined by the Florida the public,” Clerk Norris said. Gulf County Clerk of Courts extreme wind or tsunami limited statewide funding. Constitution and defi ned in Flori- “My hat goes off to each member Becky Norris as president of “We continue to face challeng- da statutes.” the Florida Court Clerks and See WIRELESS B5 es as we move forward: funding, Serving the past year as the See CLERK B6 Comptrollers. B2 | The Star Local Thursday, July 5, 2012 Retiring GCSC Gulf/Franklin campus director honored by Trustees Special to The Star Franklin Campus in Port she’s ready to move on to the fi eld of education. St. Joe has been home to other adventures and spend “The students have PANAMA CITY– Gulf Brenda Galloway since more time with her family. been the benefi ciary,” Coast State College’s Gulf/ September 5, 2006, but now Galloway was recognized Butler said. for her service as Director The trustees and of the Gulf/Franklin members of the audience Campus at the College’s stood to recognize Galloway of the District Board of Trustees as Gulf Coast President meeting June 21. Dr. Jim Kerley presented PET WEEK “Brenda has her with the Soaring Eagle St. Joseph Bay Humane Society been a teacher and a award. Meet Judith, a very pretty black and tan lab/shepherd mix female, who superintendent, and then “I would like to say weighs 48#. She is about 18 months old and we were blessed to have thank you on behalf of SPECIAL TO THE STAR likes other dogs and cats. She is also very her as part of our family,” the whole College. I know eager to please. Judith recently graduated Brenda Galloway, middle, was honored by Gulf from the DAWGS in prison program. The said Trustee Chair Denise you’ve helped hundreds DAWGS in prison program is an 8-week Butler about her friend and and hundreds of students, Coast State College President Dr. Jim Kerley (right) intensive training program in a work camp colleague. “This is a very you’ve touched lives and and Denise Butler, the chairwoman of the college setting. Each dog has a handler, caretaker and trainer. All are inmates who are well special day for her to end you’ll continue to touch Board of Trustees. trained themselves and dedicated to their her educational career.” lives. This award is for dogs’ success. Graduates of the program Galloway was honored people who’ve gone above Galloway thanked the “Without Charlie, I are crate trained, housetrained, walk well for her contributions to and beyond and like eagles, trustees and her husband, couldn’t have done this. He’s on a leash, and know many commands like sit, stay, come, and down. Please watch the video of her doing her recall GCSC, the residents of Gulf soar above any obstacles,” Charlie, who was present been a great supporter of command. Dogs are temperament tested prior to admission and must and Franklin counties and said Kerley. for the ceremony. me throughout my career.” get along well with other dogs and humans. To adopt, please fill out an adoption application. Applications for this dog are available online at www. dawgsinprison.com You can also call Sandi @ 850-229-1431. Adoption fees include our cost of spay/neuter and current vaccinations. Our hours for the shelter are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am-4 pm! Faith’s LUNG AND SLEEP Thrift Hut is always in need of donations also, and all the proceeds go directly to support the animals in our care! The hours for the store are Thursday- Saturday from 10 am-3 pm. Volunteers are always welcome at both our store and our shelter! 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Steve Southerland at the Capitol. indicators include: placement panel of three judges from the test scores in higher levels of electric cooperative industry, Sunset Parade; a boat cruise The Washington, D.C. Youth about our government. mathematics and reading; AP, and two winners are chosen and dance on the Potomac Riv- Tour Program has been in exis- Gulf Coast Electric Coopera- IB and dual enrolled credits; to travel on an all-expenses- er; and ended their trip by see- tence since 1958, when 34 stu- tive is part of the Touchstone an inquisitive nature and love paid trip to Washington, D.C. in ing the musical “Memphis” at dents from Iowa and a handful Energy national alliance of lo- of learning demonstrated in June. the Kennedy Center. of chaperones visited Wash- cal, consumer-owned electric conversation. While in Washington, the A highlight of the trip was ington for a weeklong study cooperatives providing high Advising days and hours are students toured the numerous the National Youth Day rally, tour. By 1964, the program was standards of service to cus- 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. CT July 2-20. museums; Arlington National where they joined other juniors catching on, and the National tomers large and small. GCEC The offi ce is on the second fl oor of Cemetery; the Iwo Jima Monu- from across the nation. Rural Electric Cooperative As- serves approximately 20,200 the Social Sciences Building at the ment; the U.S. Capitol area; the “We were proud to have Al- sociation began to coordinate meters in Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, college’s Panama City Campus, Korean, Lincoln, Vietnam, FDR, exa and Blake represent Gulf the efforts of the co-ops. Since Jackson, Walton and Washing- room 216. Jefferson and World War II Me- Coast Electric Cooperative in then, thousands of young peo- ton counties and in the munici- If anyone would like more morials; Mt. Vernon; and the Washington,” said GCEC Man- ple have experienced this once- palities of Wewahitchka, Ebro, information, please contact Jennifer National Cathedral. They also ager of Marketing and Member in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit White City, Lynn Haven, Foun- Hamilton at jhamilton@gulfcoast. enjoyed the U.S. Marine Corps Services Kristin Evans. our nation’s capitol and learn tain and Southport. edu or call 769-1551 ext. 5850. Wewahitchka’s Heather Strange Port St. Joe resident graduates Special to The Star thesis, titled “Economics come from throughout the Jonathan Davidson, son of the Hackers’ Revolution: United States and approxi- earns Dean’s List honors of Eric Davidson of Port St. How Open Source Chal- mately 25 foreign countries. Joe, has graduated from lenges Notions of Innova- Hallmarks of a New College Special to The Star namic and comprehensive nah, the Medical Center of New College of Florida in tion and Value in the Age education include indepen- of Free,” focused on open dent research, close col- Heather Strange, of We- center of undergraduate, Central Georgia in Macon, Sarasota with a Bachelor source computer programs. laboration with faculty and wahitchka, Fla., a junior, graduate and professional and The Medical Center of Arts degree in econom- In the fall, Davidson plans the development of critical was named to the Dean’s education. The University and St. Francis Hospital ics. Davidson was one of 179 List of Mercer University’s enrolls more than 8,300 in Columbus - and has graduates of the state’s hon- to attend the School of In- thinking skills to prepare Eugene W. Stetson School students in 11 schools and educational partnerships ors college this spring. He formation at University of students for a variety of of Business and Econom- colleges – liberal arts, law, with Warner Robins Air attended Port St. Joe High Michigan and earn a Mas- vocations, from scientists ics for the spring 2012 pharmacy, medicine, busi- Logistics Center in War- School prior to being accept- ters degree in information and doctors to fi lm writers semester. Inclusion on ness, engineering, educa- ner Robins and Piedmont ed to New College. During science. He was awarded and teachers. About 80 per- this list requires students tion, theology, music, nurs- Healthcare in Atlanta. his tenure there, Davidson a University of Michigan cent of New College alumni to meet rigorous grade- ing and continuing and The University operates interned for Open Equal merit scholarship. go on to graduate school point-average standards professional studies – on an academic press and a Free, a non-profi t bringing A national leader in the within six years of gradua- for the Eugene W. 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Faith Christian School offers an “extended day” for students from K3 Remember who’s in charge through the fourth grade. Preschool extended When things are going good, we take day kids eat lunch, take it for granted a lot. a nap and enjoy playtime until a parent picks the God has to remind us at time where child up or until 5 p.m. ET, things come from we’ve got. and elementary school We pat ourselves on the back making extended day kids do homework and socialize us feel real large. until the a parent picks He has to remind us over and over of the child up or until 5 p.m. who is really in charge. Extended day is of great value to parents that work, We get spoiled when things are going or have afternoon errands. our way. We think we’re a real success. If you would like more information of After He gets our attention, we see Faith Christian School’s without Him we’re a mess. extended day program, Honor God daily, be faithful and just call 229-6707 or visit our web site at www. true. FaithChristianPSJ.net. The blessings He gives He can take away too. We need to be humble about the things we do, be it small or large. Obituary Faith BRIEF Remember, God is the giver of good Harriet “Nonie” Schoelles Revival services at or bad. He’s the one in charge. Ms. Harriet “Nonie” She was preceded in The funeral service Philadelphia Primitive Schoelles, 73, of death by her husband were held at 11 a.m. EDT Revival Services will Billy Johnson Apalachicola, passed Roland M. Schoelles Sr. on Tuesday, July 3, at be held at Philadelphia away Friday, June 29, in Survivors include the United Methodist Primitive Baptist Church Port Saint Joe. her son, Dennis Crosby Church of Apalachicola, July 9-13, 7:30 p.m. ET A native of and wife Deedee, and conducted by the Rev. nightly. The Elder Keith Washington, D.C., she her stepson, Roland Themistocles Patriotis, Cloud of Gretna, Fla., will lived several years in Schoelles, Jr., all of with interment following be the evangelist for the Tallahassee during the Apalachicola; her in the family plot in week. 1960s before moving to grandchildren, Casey Magnolia Cemetery. Pastor Jessie Hawkins Apalachicola over 40 Crosby, Emily Crosby She will lie in state at and the Philadelphia years ago. She worked and Kevin Schoelles; the church for an hour Church congregation as an accountant and her sister Mary Dorsey prior to the services. extend a cordial invitation was a member of the and husband John of All services are to the Port St. Joe and First United Methodist Orlando; her brother, under the direction of other communities to Wednesday: Church of Apalachicola, Luis Eason and wife Pat the Comforter Funeral come and be blessed Children: 6:15 p.m. ET through the power of God’s Deborah Tuttle where she sung in the of Amelia Island; and Home, 601 Long Avenue, Youth: 6:15 p.m. ET choir and served as her half sister, Mickey Port Saint Joe, FL 32456, holy word. The Church is Choir: 7:00 p.m. ET church bookkeeper. Demarest of Chicago, Ill. 850-227-1818. on Avenue D.

“Our Church can be your home” A Spirit Filled First Church of the Nazarene Outreach Oriented Word of Faith Church 2420 Long Avenue • Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 (850) 229-6707 9:45 (850) 229-9596 10:30 Pastors Andrew & Cathy rutherford 10:45 Give unto the Lord the glory due His name, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. welcome you to worship with us: Home of tHe 6:00 Psalm 29:2 sunday 10:30am PowerHouse sunday night Prayer 6pm YoutH ministries Sunday School...... 10 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6 p.m. wednesday 7pm www.faithchristianpsj.net Sunday Morning Worship ...... 11 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service ...... 7 p.m. www.familylifechurch.net 323 reid Ave ~ Downtown Port st. Joe, fL ~ 850-229-5433

St. Peter’s Church, ACC (Traditional Services 1928 BCP) Morning Prayer & Holy Communion MorningSunday...... 10:00 Prayer & Holy Communion A.M. CommunitySunday...... 10:00 Healing Service A.M.6:00 P.M. 4th Thursday of Every Month TheThe Rev. Rev. Dr. D. Lou Pete Little, Windham, Priest Priest Services TemporarilyThe Rev Lou at Little, Senior Deacon Citizens Center, Services Temporarily at Senior Citizens Center, 120 Library Drive 5:00 & 6:00 p.m. “An Unchanging120 Faith Library In DriveA Changing World” “An Unchanging Faith In A Changing World” Pastor Josh Fidler

TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE HIM KNOWN SOUTHERLAND FAMILY Come worship with us! Rector Father Tommy Dwyer ST. JAMES’ FUNERAL HOME EPISCOPAL CHURCH 507 10th Street • Port St. Joe 800 22ND STREET, PORT ST. JOE 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. (EST) • Sunday School 9:45

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First Baptist Church 102 THIRD STREET • PORT ST. JOE Holy Hill Jeff Pinder Pastor Buddy Caswell, Minister of Music & Education Bobby Alexander, Minister to Students Funeral Home New Service Schedule for First Baptist Church New Service Schedule for First Baptist Church Sunday School & Worship ServiceWednesday ...... 9:00 am Sunday : WorShip at SunSet park 8 am Sunday School & Worship ServiceWednesday ...... Night Supper...... 5:00 - 6:15 9:00 pm am NOW OPEN Sunday School & Worship Service ...... 10:30 am 11 am on the 2nd Sunday of the month Children’s Choir...... 5:45 - 6:10 pm Sunday: BiBle ClaSS 9:30 am Sunday School Evening ...... Adult 9:00 am BibleNursery Study ...... 6:00 - 7:306:00 pm pm 2275 Garrison Ave. Port St. Joe, Fl Wednesday Night Supper ...... AWANA’s...... 6:15 - 7:305:30 pm pm Saturday : Coffee time 9 - 11 am WorshipWednesday Service...... Night 10:30 Adult am PrayerSurrender Meeting Student Ministry...... 6:15. . . - .7:30 6:30 pm pm monday : life tree Café 7 pm (850) 229-1929 YouthWednesday Groups ...... Night 5:30 Children's pm The Ministry Unshakable activities Truth Journey.....6:15 ...... -. 7:306:30 pm pm WedneSday: men’S BiBle Study 8 am & Women’S BiBle Study 5 pm Celebration Choir Rehearsal ...... 6:30 - 7:30 pm Wednesday Night YouthWednesday Ministry Night activities Youth MinistryPrayer Meeting activities ...... 6:30 ...... - . 7:306:30 pm pm 1602 Hwy 98, Mexico Beach, FL (850) 229-1939 www.fbcpsj.org www.fbcpsj.org“Praise Band”...... 7:30 - 9:00 pm (Rehearsal in Sanctuary) (850) 890.1424 www.livingwateratthebeach.com Here to help when help is needed most. Thursday, July 5, 2012 Local The Star| B5 WIRELESS from page B1 NASCAR fun show a success for Big River Riders warnings. one or the other, while * AMBER alerts: Issued others only allow you to Special to The Star by law enforcement to opt out both. Contact your share information about a wireless provider for more child abduction. information. The fi fth annual NAS- Cell phone users The Florida CAR Fun Show (horse may choose to opt out of Department Emergency show) to benefi t Big River the imminent threat or Management strongly Rider’s 4-H Horse Club was AMBER alerts, but the encourages all residents a success. This event was procedures vary by carrier. to not opt out of these put on to help raise money Some providers will allow potentially life-saving to help offset expenses to customers to opt out of messages. send seven members who qualifi ed to go to state competition July 12-14 in KEY THINGS TO KNOW Tampa. Those members are junior/intermediate di- vision Shawn Elia, Brooke • WEA messages may look like a text or McMillian, Desiree Outlaw and Rylee Waters and se- appear over your home screen. SPECIAL TO THE STAR nior division Kayla Lindsey, • The alert message will include a unique Robin Outlaw and Hayley From left, state qualifi ers Desiree Outlaw, Robin Outlaw, Kayla Lindsey, Shawn ringtone and vibration. Smith. Elia, Hayley Smith, Rylee Waters, and Brooke McMillian. Participants had to have one sponsor to participate Horse Club wishes to thank • You will never be charged for WEA Rich ($40), Emerald Coast Premier Sales Inc., Blount- with a minimum of $20 the following sponsors for FCU – Wewa ($30), Jim and stown Health & Rehabilita- messages. sponsorship and a $5 entry. sponsoring participants Becky McLeod ($30), Ake’s tion, Jimmy’s Bait, Tackle, Participants had to make a for this event (minimum Septic Inc. ($30), Zoe Seg- & Feed, Big E Trucking, • Emergency alerts will not interrupt any sign for their sponsorships sponsorships were $20): ree ($30), Buy-Rite Drugs Creek Stop & Deli, Coast- calls or downloads in progress. If you’re on the (unless sponsor provided Gulf Coast Real Estate – Wewa ($25), St. Joe Rent- al Landscape & Design, phone when the alert goes out, you’ll get the one). These signs were Group/Jay Rish ($200), Gulf All Inc. ($25), Rowland’s Plug Stanley, Rockin’ M message when you end the call. hung up around the arena Coast Electric Cooperative Welding & Supplies ($25), Ranch (two sponsorships), during the show. ($200 sponsorship), Chipo- Costin’s Insurance Agency Duren’s Piggly Wiggly, • You need not have GPS or any other This was a day full of fun la Turf Farms LLC ($100), ($25). Joe Nugent, Broke-A-Toe special features turned on to receive the alerts. for everyone from partici- Whitfi eld Timber Co. LLC Dixie Dandy – Wewa, Horseback Riding on the pants to spectators. Partic- ($100), Kenny Strange Randy’s Grocery, Rich’s Beach and Active Style’s ipants competed in several Electric ($100), Nicki and IGA, Carolyn Husband/ Beauty Salon. • The system does not identify your location fun events such as Wewa Danny Little ($100), Bay Centennial Bank, Harold’s Donations of $20 from or phone number – it simply sends the messages 500 (four corner arena Environmental, Inc. 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The rescuers watched osprey chick up at FWMA Around 3:30 p.m., the scene for a nerve- at 7:30 a.m. Beatty now had one adult osprey fl ew in, racking hour. over 50 baby pelicans in looked over the nest and Finally, the chick house. fl ew away. It returned stirred. Lovestrand said Olin, at home on the shortly and perched in when the chick stretched island, observed the a tree nearby. A second its wings, the nearest parents in the area of the osprey landed in tree adult took fl ight out over nest platform Wednesday farther away in the woods, the bay and began hover morning. and they began calling hunting for fi sh. Around At 1 p.m., Lovestrand back and forth. 4:30, it returned with a delivered the chick and Lovestrand, an fi sh, circled several times Blaisdell immediately experienced birder, and then landed on the placed it in the new nest. noticed that the chick, nest. In a few minutes, Lovestrand, Matt which had been bobbing the other adult joined its Anderson, a coworker up and down before mate on the platform. from ANERR, Olin the adult bird arrived, “When the moment happened, it was unbelievably magical. I had wondered about Eric PUBLIC NOTICE and Matthew waiting around all afternoon for A Public Hearing will be held at the Planning the parents to come back, but, when it happened, I and Development Review Board (PDRB) realized this is what these meeting on Monday, July 16 , 2012 at 8:45 guys live for,” Olin said. a.m. EST, and at the Board of County Com- Thursday morning, Olin awoke to a very missioners (BOCC) meeting on Tuesday, happy scene of the osprey July 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. EST. Both public family reunited. hearings will be held in the BOCC Meeting The adults preened and groomed the baby SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Room at the Robert M. Moore Administration and fi dgeted with the nest A parent osprey carries a fi sh to the new nest. Building, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port taking turns retrieving St. Joe, Florida. The public hearings will be fi sh for their rescued youngster. that need help. torrential rain. be gratefully welcomed. to discuss and act on the following: To view a gallery of As of last Friday, they In all, over 70 Franklin You can send a tax- photos of the events had received 54 pelican County animals are deductible donation to 1. Variance Application - Michael Dod- surrounding the rescue chicks and three adult sheltered there now and Florida Wild Mammal visit www.apalachtimes. pelicans, a clapper rail, are consuming 75 pounds Association, 198 Edgar son - Parcel ID # 04546-004R- Located in com. several other osprey of fi sh daily. Many will Poole Road, Crawfordville, Section 26, Township 7 South, Range 11 While this little osprey chicks, a sooty tern, a be relocated to other FL 32327, or visit www. West, Gulf County, Florida - encroachment of is happy and safe, FWMA snow egret, a screech owl shelters, but Beatty wakullawildlife.org/ and is struggling with and more, all suffering said volunteers and any use the Paypal button to mobile home into road setback 10.2 “. many more animals the effects of wind and emergency funding would make an instant donation. 2. Non-Residential Development - Cast- away Campground RV Park - Thad Williams CLERK from - Parcel ID #03552-000R - Located in Section page B1 30, Township 6 South, Range 11 West, Gulf of my staff. I am so blessed County, Florida - development of a 40 unit RV to have them on my team; Park my job would be impos- sible without them.” FREE Clerk Norris has served 3. 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87540S 87542S WARD, UNKNOWN 50 SECONDS WEST #2; vided by a wet deten- for filing a petition until NOTICE OF APPLICA- NOTICE OF APPLICA- SPOUSE OF MARTHA NOTICE OF FOR A DISTANCE OF Defendant(s) tion pond with site the request is acted TION FOR TAX DEED TION FOR TAX DEED WARD, JOHN DOE, RESCHEDULED SALE 450.40 FEET, TO THE post-development dis- upon. If a request is and JANE DOE AS UN- POINT OF BEGINN- NOTICE OF SALE charge rates controlled filed late, the Depart- NOTICE IS HEREBY NOTICE IS HEREBY KNOWN TENANT (S) NOTICE IS HEREBY ING. SAID PARCEL to at or below the ment may still grant it GIVEN that Wells Fargo GIVEN that Wells Fargo IN POSSESSION OF GIVEN Pursuant to an HAVING AN AREA OF Notice is hereby given pre-development rates. upon a motion by the Bank OBO Tax Liens Bank OBO Tax Liens THE SUBJECT PROP- Order Rescheduling 1.0 ACRES, MORE OR that, pursuant to a Final requesting party show- the holder of the follow- the holder of the follow- ERTY are defendants. Foreclosure Sale dated LESS. Summary Judgment of The project will be lo- ing that the failure to ing Tax Certificate, has ing Tax Certificate, has The Clerk of this Court June 12th, 2012, and Foreclosure entered in cated on the east side file a request for an ex- filed said certificate for filed said certificate for shall sell to the highest entered in Case No. A/K/A 461 E the above-styled of Highway 71, be- tension of time before a tax deed to be issued a tax deed to be issued and best bidder for 23-2008-CA-000045 of CREEKVIEW DRIVE cause, in the Circuit tween Port St. Joe and the deadline was the thereon. The certificate thereon. The certificate cash at the, FRONT the Circuit Court of the WEWAHITCHKA, FL Court of Gulf County, the Intracoastal Water- result of excusable ne- number and year of is- number and year of is- LOBBY OF THE GULF Fourteenth Judicial Cir- 32465 Florida, I will sell the way, Gulf County, Flor- glect. suance, the description suance, the description COUNTY COURT- cuit in and for Gulf property situate in Gulf ida. of the property, and the of the property, and the HOUSE, 1000 5TH County, Florida in Any person claiming an County, Florida, de- In the event that a names in which it was names in which it was STREET, PORT ST. which Deutsche Bank interest in the surplus scribed as: Based on all the above, timely and sufficient pe- assessed are as fol- assessed are as fol- JOE, FL 32456, 11:00 National Trust Com- from the sale, if any, and with the applica- tition for an administra- lows: lows: AM on the 12th day of pany, As Indenture other than the property Lot 3, Block E, PENIN- tion of general and lim- tive hearing is filed, July, 2012, the follow- Trustee, On Behalf Of owner as of the date of SULA ESTATES SUB- iting specific conditions other persons whose Tax Sale Certificate No. Tax Sale Certificate No. ing described property The Holders Of The the Lis Pendens must DIVISION, according to of the permit, the De- substantial interests will 349 1351 as set forth in said Final Terwin Mortgage Trust file a claim within 60 the plat thereof, as re- partment has reasona- be affected by the out- Application No. Application No. Judgment, to wit: 2007-4he Asset-backed days after the sale. corded in Plat Book 3, ble assurance the proj- come of the administra- 2012-26 2012-27 Securities, Series Page 11, of the Public ect, as proposed, fully tive process have the Date of Issuance: Date of Issuance: LOTS 10 AND 12, 2007-4he, Without Re- Dated in Gulf County, Records of Gulf meets the environmen- right to petition to inter- May 28, 2010 May 28, 2010 BLOCK 15, CORREC- course, is the Plaintiff Florida this 15th day of County, Florida. tal resources permitting vene in the proceeding. R.E. No. 01511-060R R.E. No. 05444-010R TIVE REPLAT OF TWIN and Lydia Long, Mort- June, 2012. requirements of Chap- Intervention will be 87538S LAKES, UNIT NO. 1, gage Electronic Regis- A/K/A ter 62-346, Florida Ad- only at the discretion of NOTICE OF APPLICA- Description of Property: Description of Property: ACCORDING TO THE tration Systems. Inc., REBECCA NORRIS ministrative Code, and the presiding officer TION FOR TAX DEED PLAT THEREOF, RE- Jane Doe, John Doe Clerk of the 7651 Robinwood Drive will not harm the envi- upon the filing of a mo- Commence at the Lot 6, Block 89, ac- CORDED IN PLAT n/k/a Christopher Circuit Court Port St. Joe, FL 32456 ronment. tion in compliance with NOTICE IS HEREBY Northeast Corner of the cording to the Official BOOK 2, PAGE 42, OF Aaron Pitts, are defend- Gulf County, Florida Rule 28-106.205 of the GIVEN that Wells Fargo Northwest Quarter of map of the City of Port THE PUBLIC REC- ants, I will sell to the at public sale, to the A person whose sub- Florida Administrative Bank OBO Tax Liens the Northwest Quarter St. Joe, Florida, re- ORDS OF GULF highest and best bid- By:BA Baxter highest and best bid- stantial interests are af- Code. the holder of the follow- of the Northeast Quar- corded in the Public COUNTY,der for cash in/on the Deputy Clerk der, for cash, At south fected by the Depart- ing Tax Certificate, has ter of Section 2, Town- Records of Gulf FLORIDA.TOGETHER front lobby, Gulf en Cce of the court- ment’s action may peti- In accordance with filed said certificate for ship 4 South, Range 10 County, Florida. WITH A 2006 DEER County Clerk of Court Attorney for Plaintiff: house, 1000 Cecil tion for an administra- subsection a tax deed to be issued West, Gulf County, VALLEY DOUBLEWIDE office, 1000 Cecil G. Albertelli Law Consit Blvd, Port St. tive proceeding 28-106.111(2) and sub- thereon. The certificate Florida; thence run MOBILE HOME WITH Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port P.O. Box 23028 Joe, FL 32456 at 11:00 (hearing) under Sec- paragraph number and year of is- North 89 degrees 50 Name in which as- VIN#’S;St. Joe, FL 32456, Gulf Tampa, FL 33623 a.m., on July 12th, tions 120.569 and 62-110.106(3)(a).4, suance, the description minutes 50 seconds sessed: DVAL10601231A, County, Florida at (813)221-4743 2012. 120.57 of the Florida Florida Administrative of the property, and the West, along the North- Steven P. Kerigan DVAL10601231B. 11:00 A.M ET on the Statute. The petition Code, petitions for an names in which it was erly Boundary line of 12th day of July, 2012, If you area person with DATED THIS ,15th DAY must contain the infor- administrative hearing assessed are as fol- said Section 2, for a All of said property be- ANY PERSON CLAIM- the following described a disability who needs OF June, 2012. mation set forth below by the applicant must lows: distance of 492.15 feet; ing in Gulf County, ING AN INTEREST IN property as set forth in any accommodation in and must be filed be filed within 21 days thence leaving said State of Florida. Unless THE SURPLUS FROM said Final Judgment of order to participate in Any person claiming an (received by the clerk) of receipt of written no- Tax Sale Certificate No. Northerly Boundary line such certificate shall be THE SALE, IF ANY, Foreclosure: this proceeding, you interest in the surplus in the Office of General tice. Petitions filed by 482 of Section 2, run South redeemed according to OTHER THAN THE are entitled, at no cost from the sale, if any, Counsel of the Depart- any persons other than Application No. 00 degrees 28 minutes law, the property de- PROPERTY OWNER COMMENCE AT A to you, to the provision other than the property ment at 3900 Common- the applicant, and 2012-25 57 seconds West for a scribed in such certifi- AS OF THE DATE OF POINT OF INTERSEC- of certain assistance. owner as of the date of wealth Boulevard, Mail other than those enti- Date of Issuance: distance of 37.58 feet cate will be sold to the THE LIS PENDENS TION OF THE NORTH- Please contact the ADA the lis pendens, must Station 35, Tallahas- tled to written notice May 28, 2010 to the approximate highest bidder in the MUST FILE A CLAIM ERLY RIGHT OF WAY Coordinator by mail at file a claim within 60 see, Florida under Section R.E. No. 01888-180R Southerly Right-of-Way front Lobby of the Gulf WITHIN 60 DAYS AF- BOUNDARY LINE OF P. O. Box 1089, Pan- days after the sale. 32399-3000. 120.60(3) of the Florida line of Kate Glass Road County Courthouse, TER THE SALE. CREEKVIEW DRIVE ama City, FL 32402 or Statutes, must be filed Description of Property: per County mainte- 1000 Cecil G. Costin, AND THE EAST by phone at (850) Witness, my hand and Because the adminis- within 21 days of publi- nance and occupation Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe , If you are a person with BOUNDARY LINE OF 747-5338 at least seven seal of this court on the trative hearing process cation of the notice. Commence at a 4” for the POINT OF BE- Florida at 11:00 AM, a disability who needs SECTION 10, TOWN- (7) days before your 15th day of June, 2012. is designed to square concrete monu- GINNING. From said E.T., Wednesday ,the any accommodation in SHIP 4 SOUTH, scheduled court ap- re-determine final Under Section ment marking the Point of Beginning, 18th day of July, 2012. order to participate in RANGE 10 WEST, pearance, or immedi- REBECCA NORRIS agency action on the 120.60(3) of the Florida Southwest Corner of thence continue South Dated this 12th day of this proceeding, you GULF COUNTY, FLOR- ately upon receiving Clerk of the application, the filing of Statute, however, any Oak Gardens Unit II, 00 degrees 28 minutes June, 2012. are entitled, at no cost IDA; THENCE GO this notification if the Circuit Court a petition for an admin- person who has asked according to the official 57 seconds West for a to you, to the provision NORTH 60 DEGREES time before the sched- istrative hearing may the Department for no- map or plat thereof re- distance of 218.00 feet; REBECCA L. NORRIS of certain assistance. 33 MINUTES 18 SEC- uled appearance is less By: BA Baxter result in a modification tice of agency action corded in Plat Book 6, thence run North 89 CLERK OF THE CIR- Please contact the ADA ONDS WEST ALONG than seven (7) days. If Deputy Clerk of the permit, or even a may file a petition Page 20, in the Public degrees 31 minutes 02 CUIT COURT GULF Coordinator by mail at SAID NORTHERLY you are hearing im- denial of the applica- within 21 days of such Records of Gulf seconds West for a dis- COUNTY, FLORIDA P.O. Box 1089, Pan- RIGHT OF WAY paired, please call 711. Attorney for Plaintiff: tion. Accordingly, the notice, regardless of County, Florida; thence tance of 100.00 feet; ama City, FL 32402 or BOUNDARY LINE FOR The above is to be Law Offices of applicant will not com- the date of publication. North 00 Degrees 00 thence run North 00 BY: Donna L. Ray, by phone at (850) A DISTANCE OF published in the The Daniel C. Consuegra mence construction or Minutes 43 Seconds degrees 28 minutes 57 Deputy Clerk 747-5338 at least seven 318.28 FEET; THENCE Star 135 Highway 98, 9204 King Palm Drive other activities under The petitioner shall West along the West, seconds East for a dis- June 14, 21, 28, July (7) days before your GO NORTH 29 DE- Port St. Joe, FL 32456. Tampa, FL 33619-1328 this permit until the mail a copy of the peti- boundary line of Oak tance of 218.00 feet to 5, 2012 scheduled court ap- GREES 50 MINUTES June 28, July 5, 2012 deadlines below for fil- tion to the applicant at Gardens Unit II, 10.00 pearance, or immedi- 24 SECONDS WEST If you are a person with ing a petition for an ad- the address indicated the aforesaid approxi- 87650S 87660S feet; thence South 89 ately upon receiving ALONG SAID NORTH- a disability who needs ministrative hearing, or above at the time of fil- mate Southerly IN THE CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT Degrees 05 Minutes 48 this notification if the ERLY RIGHT OF WAY any accommodation in request for an exten- ing. The failure of any Right-of-Way line of COURT OF THE 14TH COURT OF THE FOUR- Seconds West, along time before the sched- BOUNDARY LINE FOR order to participate in sion of time, have ex- person to file a petition Kate Glass Road per JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN TEENTH JUDICIAL the Northerly right of uled appearance is less A DISTANCE OF this proceeding, you pired. for an administrative County maintenance AND FOR GULF CIRCUIT OF THE way boundary line of than seven (7) days. If 315.24 FEET; THENCE are entitled, at no cost hearing within the ap- and occupation; thence COUNTY, FLORIDA STATE OF FLORIDA, Pridgeon Street, 114.00 you are hearing im- GO NORTH 39 DE- to you, to the provision Under subsection propriate time period run South 89 degrees CIVIL DIVISION: IN AND FOR GULF feet for the POINT OF paired, please call 711. GREES 14 MINUTES of certain assistance. 62-110.106(4) of the shall constitute a 31 minutes 02 seconds CASE NO.: 08-00336 COUNTY CIVIL DIVI- BEGINNING. From said 51 SECONDS WEST Please contact Court Florida Administrative waiver of those rights. East along said ap- SION Point of Beginning, Dated this 15th day of ALONG SAID NORTH- Administration at P.O. Code, a person whose proximate Southerly TAYLOR, BEAN & CASE NO. continue South 89 De- June, 2012. ERLY RIGHT OF WAY Box 826, Marianna, substantial interests are A petition that disputes Right-of-Way line, for a WHITAKER MORT- 23-2011-CA-000266 grees 05 Minutes 48 BOUNDARY LINE FOR Florida, 32447. Phone affected by the Depart- the material facts on distance of 100.00 feet GAGE CORPORATION, Seconds West, 50.00 REBECCA NORRIS A DISTANCE OF number 850-718-0026, ment’s action may also which the Department’s to the Point of Beginn- Plaintiff, FIFTH THIRD MORT- feet; thence leaving Clerk Of The 151.92 FEET FOR THE Email: ADARequest@ request an extension of action is based must ing. GAGE COMPANY, said right of way Circuit Court POINT OF BEGINN- jud14.flcourts. Hearing time to file a petition for contain the following in- vs. Plaintiff, boundary line, North 00 Said lands lying in and ING. FROM SAID & Voice Impaired: an administrative hear- formation: Degrees 00 Minutes 43 By: BA Baxter POINT OF BEGINNING 1-800-955-8771 at least ing. The Department being a portion of the JASON BRIAN WARD; vs. Seconds West, 105.00 Deputy Clerk CONTINUE NORTH 39 7 days before your may, for good cause (a) The name and ad- Northwest Quarter of MARTHA WARD; UN- feet; thence North 89 Attorney for Plaintiff: DEGREES 14 MIN- scheduled court ap- shown, grant the re- dress of each agency the Northwest Quarter KNOWN SPOUSE OF NANCY L. O’ROURKE; Degrees 05 Minutes 48 Law Offices of Marshall UTES 51 SECONDS pearance, or immedi- quest for an extension affected and each of the Northeast Quar- DEBBIE FOREHAND UNKNOWN SPOUSE Seconds East, 50.00 C. Watson, P.A. WEST ALONG SAID ately upon receiving of time. Requests for agency’s file or identifi- ter of Section 2, Town- HANNA A/K/A DEBBIE OF NANCY L. feet; thence South 00 1800 NW 49th Street, NORTHERLY RIGHT this notification if the extension of time must cation number, if ship 4 South, Range 10 FOREHAND/ DROP; O’ROURKE; MORRIS Degrees 00 Minutes 43 Suite 120 OF WAY BOUNDARY time before the sched- be filed with the Office known; West, Gulf County, UNKNOWN SPOUSE A. LINKINS, JR.; UN- Seconds East, 105.00 Telephone: LINE FOR A DISTANCE uled appearance is less of General Counsel of Florida and having an OF JASON BRIAN KNOWN SPOUSE OF feet to the Point of Be- (954) 453-0365 OF 88.61 FEET; than 7 days; if you are the Department at 3900 (b) The name, address, area of 0.500 Acres, WARD; UNKNOWN MORRIS A. LINKINS, ginning. Said parcel Facsimile: THENCE DEPARTING hearing or voice im- Commonwealth Boule- and telephone number more or less. SPOUSE OF MARTHA JR.; IF LIVING, IN- having an area of 0.12 (954) 771-6052 SAID NORTHERLY paired, call 711. vard, Mail Station 35, of the petitioner; the WARD; JOHN DOE; CLUDING ANY UN- acres, more or less. Toll Free: RIGHT OF WAY June 28, July 5, 2012 Tallahassee, Florida name, address, and tel- JANE DOE AS UN- KNOWN SPOUSE OF 1-800-441-2438 BOUNDARY LINE, GO 32399-3000, before the ephone number of the Name in which as- KNOWN TENANT (S) SAID DEFENDANT’S), Name in which as- June 28, July 5, 2012 NORTH 42 DEGREES 87748S applicable deadline. A petitioner’s representa- sessed: Harold C Les- IN POSSESSION OF IF REMARRIED, AND IF STATE OF FLORIDA sessed: Taunton Devel- 13 MINUTES 09 SEC- timely request for ex- tive, if any, which shall ter & Robin L. Lester. THE SUBJECT PROP- DECEASED, THE RE- DEPARTMENT OF EN- opment Inc. 87658S ONDS EAST FOR A tension of time shall toll be the address for serv- ERTY, IN THE CIRCUIT SPECTIVE UNKNOWN VIRONMENTAL PRO- DISTANCE OF 431.13 the running time period ice purposes during All of said property be- Defendants. HEIRS, DEVISEES, All of said property be- COURT OF THE FOUR- FEET TO THE CEN- TECTION ing in Gulf County, GRANTEES, ASSIGN- ing in Gulf County, TEENTH JUDICIAL TERLINE OF STONE State of Florida. Unless RE-NOTICE OF EES, CREDITORS, State of Florida. Unless CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MILL CREEK; THENCE NOTICE OF INTENT such certificate shall be FORECLOSURE SALE LIENORS, AND TRUS- such certificate shall be GULF COUNTY, FLOR- ALONG THE TO ISSUE PERMIT redeemed according to TEES, AND ALL redeemed according to IDA CIVIL ACTION CENTERLINE OF law, the property de- NOTICE IS HEREBY OTHER PERSONS law, the property de- STONE MILL CREEK The Department of En- scribed in such certifi- GIVEN pursuant to an CLAIMING BY, scribed in such certifi- CASE NO.: THE FOLLOWING vironmental Protection cate will be sold to the Order Resetting Fore- THROUGH, UNDER cate will be sold to the 23-2008-CA-000045 COURSES AND DIS- gives notice of its intent highest bidder in the closure Sale dated the OR AGAINST THE highest bidder in the TANCES; NORTH 03 to issue an environ- front Lobby of the Gulf 12th day of June, 2012, NAMED front Lobby of the Gulf DEUTSCHE BANK NA- DEGREES 08 MIN- mental resources per- County Courthouse, and entered in Case DEFENDANT’S); FIFTH County Courthouse, TIONAL TRUST COM- UTES 17 SECONDS mit for Lighthouse Pen- 1000 Cecil G. Costin, No. 08-00336, of the THIRD MORTGAGE 1000 Cecil G. Costin, PANY, AS INDENTURE EAST, 24.49 FEET; tecostal, number Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe , Circuit Court of the COMPANY; WHETHER Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe , TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF SOUTH 46 DEGREES 23-0302069-002-EI, to Florida at 11:00 AM, 14TH Judicial Circuit in DISSOLVED OR PRES- Florida at 11:00 AM, OF THE HOLDERS OF 41 MINUTES 24 SEC- Lighthouse Pentecostal E.T., Wednesday ,the and for Gulf County, ENTLY EXISTING, TO- E.T., Wednesday ,the THE TERWIN MORT- ONDS EAST, 51.37 Ministries, Inc., 5746 18th day of July, 2012. Florida, wherein TAY- GETHER WITH ANY 18th day of July, 2012. GAGE TRUST FEET; SOUTH 61 DE- Highway 71, Port St. AIRLINE CAREERS ATTEND COLLEGE Dated this 12th day of LOR, BEAN & WHITA- GRANTEES, ASSIGN- Dated this 12th day of 2007-4HEGREES 14 MINUTES Joe, Florida 32456. BEGIN HERE -Become ONLINE from Home June, 2012. KER MORTGAGE EES, CREDITORS, June, 2012. ASSET-BACKED SE- 54 SECONDS EAST, an Aviation Mainte- * Medical, * Business, CORPORATION is the LIENORS, OR TRUS- CURITIES, SERIES 31.82 FEET; SOUTH 88 The purpose of the per- nance Tech. FAA ap- * Criminal Justice REBECCA L. NORRIS Plaintiff and JASON TEES OF SAID REBECCA L. NORRIS 2007-4HE, WITHOUT DEGREES 35 MIN- mit is to authorize im- proved training. Finan- * Hospitality. Job CLERK OF THE CIR- BRIAN WARD, MAR- DEFENDANT’S) AND CLERK OF THE CIR- RECOURSE, UTES 58 SECONDS pacts of 3.16 acres of cial aid if qualified. placement assistance. CUIT COURT GULF THA WARD, UN- ALL OTHER PERSONS CUIT COURT GULF Plaintiff, EAST, 24.27 FEET; wetlands to construct a Housing available. Job Computer available. Fi- COUNTY, FLORIDA KNOWN SPOUSE OF CLAIMING BY, COUNTY, FLORIDA THENCE DEPARTING 10,000 square foot placement assistance. nancial Aid if qualified. DEBBIE FOREHAND THROUGH, UNDER, vs. THE CENTERLINE OF church with associated CALL Aviation Institute SCHEV certified. Call BY: Donna L. Ray, HANNA A/K/A DEBBIE OR AGAINST BY: Donna L. Ray, STONE MILL CREEK, parking and of Maintenance 866-467-0054 Deputy Clerk FOREHAND/ DROP, DEFENDANT’S); UN- Deputy Clerk LYDIA LONG, GO SOUTH 46 DE- stormwater treatment 877-206-9405 www.CenturaOnline.com June 14, 21, 28, July UNKNOWN SPOUSE et al, KNOWN TENANT #1; facility. Stormwater June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2012 GREES 05 MINUTES 5, 2012 OF JASON BRIAN Defendant(s). UNKNOWN TENANT treatment will be pro- ✳ ✳ ✳ B8 | The Star CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, July 5, 2012 These tiny ads sell, hire, rent the course of the pro- 5:00 p.m., Monday of the proceedings WAY); THENCE GO and inform for Medical/Health ceeding; and an expla- through Friday, except made and which would SOUTH 88 DEGREES Hearing Impaired: thousands of nation of how the peti- for legal holidays, at include any evidence 46 MINUTES 04 SEC- Dial 711 tioner’s substantial in- the Northwest District upon which the appeal ONDS WEST ALONG Email: ADARequest@ Caring People families each terests are or will be af- Branch Office, 2353 is to be based. SAID NORTHERLY jud14.flcourts.org and CNAs needed. fected by the agency Jenks Avenue, Panama RIGHT OF WAY F12002310 Join a team of people week. Let a little determination; City, Florida 32405. A copy of the proposed BOUNDARY LINE OF A June 28, July 5, 2012 who make a difference Classified ad do a July 5, 2012 Ordinances and DISTANCE OF 446.35 in the lives of the eld- (c) A statement of when amendments are avail- FEET FOR THE POINT 87941S erly. Provide non medi- big job for you. and how the petitioner able for inspection on OF BEGINNING. FROM PUBLIC NOTICE cal companionship, in Emerald Coast received notice of the weekdays between the SAID POINT OF BE- 88031S home help & personal agency decision; hours of 9:00 a.m. est., GINNING CONTINUE NOTICE IS HEREBY care for the elderly. Marketplace and 5:00 p.m. est. at SOUTH 88 DEGREES GIVEN that the Gulf NOTICE TO RECEIVE Must be flexible. PT (d) A statement of all the Office of the Clerk 46 MINUTES 04 SEC- 747-5020 FOR SALE - County Board of SEALED BIDS leading to FT- positions disputed issues of ma- of Court, Gulf County ONDS WEST ALONG COMMERCIAL County Commissioners in Port St. Joe area. terial fact. If there are Courthouse, 1000 C.G. SAID NORTHERLY will hold a public hear- BID #1112-23 Home Instead LOT none, the petition must Costin, Sr., Blvd., Port RIGHT OF WAY ing to consider adop- 522 3rd St, $59,000. so indicate; St. Joe, Florida, 32456. BOUNDARY LINE FOR Senior Care tion of the following The Gulf County Board Call (850) 227-8820 or A DISTANCE OF Call Mon-Thur 9-3pm amendments and Ordi- of County Commission- email: [email protected]. (e) A concise statement BOARD OF COUNTY 177.00 FEET; THENCE 850-640-1223 or toll nances with the fol- ers will receive sealed Text FL13756 to 56654 of the ultimate facts al- COMMISSIONERS DEPARTING SAID free 1-866-301-1919 lowing titles: bids from any person, Web ID#: 34214378 leged, including the GULF COUNTY, NORTHERLY RIGHT company, or corpora- specific facts that the FLORIDA OF WAY BOUNDARY Text FL14378 to 56654 1) AN ORDINANCE OF tion interested in pro- petitioner contends LINE, GO NORTH 01 THE COUNTY OF viding the following warrant reversal or BY: WILLIAM C. WIL- DEGREE 21 MINUTES GULF, IN THE STATE landscaping service: modification of the LIAMS III, 11 SECONDS WEST OF FLORIDA TO REG- agency’s proposed ac- CHAIRMAN FOR A DISTANCE OF ULATE AND CONTROL Landscaping of the ap- tion; June 29, July 5, 2012 246.10 FEET: THENCE THE APPLICATION, proaches to the White GO NORTH 88 DE- NOW HIRING REVIEW, PERMITTING 87981S City Bridge (f) A statement of the GREES 46 MINUTES PROCESSES AS WELL IN THE CIRCUIT specific rules or stat- 04 SECONDS EAST AS THE REGULATION COURT OF THE FOUR- The original and three DISHWASHER utes that the petitioner FOR A DISTANCE OF AND ANNUAL EVALU- TEENTH JUDICIAL (3) copies of the bid contends require rever- 177.00 FEET: THENCE ATION OF ANY AND CIRCUIT IN AND FOR must be submitted to $9.00 per hour sal or modification of GO SOUTH 01 ALL HOMELESS SHEL- GULF COUNTY, FLOR- the Office of the Clerk 30/40 hours per the agency’s proposed DEGREES 21 MIN- TERS; PROVIDING IDA of Circuit Court, Gulf action; and UTES 11 SECONDS week FOR APPROPRIATE CIVIL ACTION County Courthouse, EAST FOR A DIS- LOCATIONS FOR CASE NO.: 1000 Cecil G. Costin, (g) A statement of the TANCE OF 246.10 Apply in person. SUCH FACILITIES; 23-2012-CA-000118 Sr., Blvd., Room 147, relief sought by the pe- FEET TO THE POINT PROVIDING FOR EN- DIVISION: Port St. Joe, FL 32456 titioner, stating pre- OF BEGINNING. Port St. Joe 1612 Mon- FORCEMENT; ADOPT- by the Response Dead- Joe Mama’s cisely the action that ument Ave. Fri & Sat FOR RENT: 2br, 2 ba, ING A HEARING PRO- WELLS FARGO BANK, line (July 27, 2012 at the petitioner wishes A/K/A LOT 2, BLOCK B, 7/6 & 7/7 8:00am- ? Wood Fired Pizza 14 x 70 Mobile Home. CEDURE, PROVIDING NA, 4:30 P.M., E.T.). Indi- the agency to take with CRESTWOOD ACRES, 406 Reid Ave C/H/A, no pets $550 FINES AND PENAL- Plaintiff, cate on the envelope YARD SALE respect to the agency’s UNRECORDED month + $500 dd TIES FOR ENFORCE- that this is Sealed Bid Toys,movies, computer Port St. Joe, FL 32456 proposed action. 850-229-6495 MENT; PROVIDING vs. #1112-23. games, video games, a has been filed against FOR REPEAL OF OR- little bit of everything! A petition that does not you and you are re- DINANCES IN CON- STEPHEN HELMS Completion date for Text FL15768 to 56654 dispute the material quired to serve a copy FLICT HEREWITH; A/K/A STEPHEN BEN- this project will be 80 facts on which the De- of your written de- PROVIDING FOR SEV- NETT HELMS, et al, days from the date of partment’s action is fenses within 30 days ERABILITY; AND PRO- Defendant(s). the Notice to Proceed based shall state that after the first publica- VIDING FOR AN EF- presented to the suc- no such facts are in tion, if any, on Ronald FECTIVE DATE. NOTICE OF ACTION cessful bidder. Liqui- dispute and otherwise R Wolfe & Associates, dated damages for fail- shall contain the same P.L., Plaintiff’s attorney, 2) AN ORDINANCE OF TO: ure to complete the information as set forth whose address is 4919 THE COUNTY OF THE UNKNOWN project on the specified above, as required by Memorial Highway, GULF, IN THE STATE SPOUSE OF STEPHEN date will be set at Rule 28-106.301, Flor- Suite 200, Tampa, Flor- GUN SHOW 108 S. E. AVE. A 2008 Harley OF FLORIDA AMEND- HELMS A/K/A $100.00 per day. ida Administrative ida 33634, and file the ING “NUISANCE” OR- STEPHEN BENNETT July 7th & 8th CARRABELLE, FLORIDA 32322 Davidson Code. Under Sections original with this Court DINANCE 99-06, PRO- HELMS Plans/Drawings can be Nat’l Peanut Fest. Bldg. 850-697-9604 850-323-0444 120.569(2)(c) and (d) either before service on Street Glide VIDING ADDITIONAL LAST obtained from the Of- 5622 US Hwy 231 S www.seacrestre.com of the Florida Statute, a Plaintiff’s attorney or LANGUAGE AND FUR- KNOWN ADDRESS: fice of the Clerk of Cir- Dothan, Alabama petition for administra- immediately thereafter; www.fi rstfi tness.com/carrabelle THER DEFINITION OF 221 BRYAN SET- cuit Court at 1000 Cecil OVER 275 TABLES tive hearing must be otherwise a default will PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND RENTALS NUISANCE AS ANY TERICH G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Saturday 9-5pm dismissed by the be entered against you ACTIVITY CON- WEWAHITCHKA, FL Port St. Joe, Florida Sunday 10-4pm agency if the petition for the relief demanded DUCTED ON A PROP- 32465-3103 32456, (850) 229-6112, Info: 334-279-9895 RENTALS does not substantially in the Complaint or pe- ERTY WITHIN THE or online at Text FL14275 to 56654 comply with the above tition. COUNTY REQUIRING CURRENT ADDRESS: www.gulfcounty-fl.gov. requirements or is un- Anniversay THE PRESENCE OF UNKNOWN 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, UNFURNISHED APT. timely filed. WITNESS my hand and LAW ENFORCEMENT Bids must be submitted Edition the seal of this Court OFFICERS ON FIVE ANY AND ALL UN- to the Gulf County Lanark, Remodeled, Inc. Water ...... $425 9,700 miles. Copper/ This action is final and on this 14th day of OR MORE OCCA- KNOWN PARTIES Clerk’s Office at 1000 Black. In Excellent effective on the date June, 2012. SIONS OF ANY CLAIMING BY, Cecil G. Costin, Sr. condition w/Rinehart filed with the Clerk of THIRTY DAY PERIOD; THROUGH, UNDER, Blvd., Port St. Joe, Exhaust, Power the Department unless Rebecca L. Norris PROVIDING FOR SEV- AND AGAINST THE Florida 32456, by 4:30 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, UNFURNISHED APT. Commander, ABS, a petition is filed in ac- Clerk of the Court ERABILITY; PROVID- HEREIN NAMED INDI- p.m., E.T., on Friday, Security, Extra cordance with the Lanark ...... $400 ING FOR REPEAL; VIDUAL DEFENDANT July 27, 2012. Bids will Headlights, 2 Seats, above. Upon the By: B.A. Baxter AND PROVIDING FOR (S) WHO ARE NOT be opened at this same many other options. timely filing of petition As Deputy Clerk AN EFFECTIVE DATE. KNOWN TO BE DEAD location on Monday, Always garage kept this order will not be ef- OR ALIVE, WHETHER July 30, 2012 at 10:00 and well maintaned. fective until further or- **See Americans with 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, UNFURNISHED *Complete Ordinance SAID UNKNOWN PAR- a.m., E.T. Original owner. Only der of the Department. Disabilities Act on file in the Clerk’s TIES MAY CLAIM AN $17,000, sold new If you are a person with Doublewide...... $700 Office* INTEREST AS The Gulf County Board for over $27,000. This permit, when is- a disability who needs Education/Training SPOUSES, HEIRS, DE- of County Commission- 850-723-4642 sued, constitutes an or- any accommodation in A first public reading VISEES, GRANTEES, ers has implemented a der of the Department. order to participate in and introduction will be OR OTHER CLAIM- Local Bidders Prefer- The applicant has the this proceeding, you 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, UNFURNISHED APT. held during the Gulf ANTS ence Policy for all right to seek judicial re- are entitled, at no cost County Board of RFP/BIDS. Anyone in- Small Porch ...... $375 view of the order under to you, to the provision County Commiss- LAST terested in bidding as a Section 120.68 of the of certain assistance. ioner’s Regular Meeting KNOWN ADDRESS: local bidder must fol- Florida Statute, by the Please contact the ADA Physics Lab on Tuesday, June 26, UNKNOWN low the requirements of filing of a notice of ap- Coordinator by mail at Adjunct 2012 at 6:00 p.m. est. Resolution 2009-02 peal under Rule 9.110 P. O. Box 1089, Pan- To instruct physics in the County Com- CURRENT ADDRESS: which may be obtained of the Florida Rules of ama City, FL 32402 or labs. Must have a missioner’s meeting UNKNOWN from the Clerk’s Office Appellate Procedure by phone at (850) BS degree in Phys- room in the Robert M. at the above address. Port St. Joe Commercial with the Clerk of the 747-5338 at least seven ics. $612/credit hour. Moore Administration YOU ARE NOTIFIED The Gulf County Board Department in the Of- (7) days before your Position Open Until Building, Gulf County that an action to fore- of County Commission- For Lease fice of General Coun- scheduled court ap- Filled. For more in- Courthouse Complex, close a mortgage on ers also reserves the sel, 3900 Common- pearance, or immedi- formation call Retail / Offi ce Space - 260 Marina Drive Port St. Joe, Florida. the following property right to reject any or all wealth Boulevard, Mail ately upon receiving 850.872.3851. Addi- 2nd fl oor offi ce suite; +/-750sf; $750 per month gross; move in ready in GULF County, Flor- bids deemed in the Station 35, Tallahas- this notification if the tional info: 143 Acklins Island Drive-Cape San Blas A second reading in ida: best interest of the see, Florida, time before the sched- www.gulfcoast.edu/hr. addition to a public County. +/- 1000sf; $10 psf mod gross; high visibility on Cape San Blas Road ; 32399-3000; and by fil- uled appearance is less Women & minori- hearing and considera- LOT 2, BLOCK B: A available May 1st ing a copy of the notice than seven (7) days. If ties are strongly en- tion will be held during PARCEL OF LAND LY- BOARD OF COUNTY 212 Hwy 98-Town Centre Building of the appeal accom- you are hearing im- couraged to apply. the Gulf County Board ING AND BEING IN COMMISSIONERS panied by the applica- paired, please call 711. GCSC is an 1st, 2nd, 3rd fl oor suites avail; +/-1700-2250sf; $6.75-$8.75psf mod gross of County Commiss- THE SOUTHWEST GULF COUNTY, FLOR- ble filing fees with the EA/EO/M/F/Vet em- 202 Marina Drive ioner’s Regular Meeting QUARTER OF THE IDA appropriate district ADA Coordinator ployer. GCSC Equity Centennial Bank Bldg 2nd & 3rd Floor Spaces Avail; +/-491- on Tuesday, July 10, NORTHWEST QUAR- William C. Williams, court of appeal. The P.O. Box 1089 Officer 850.872.3866 2012 at 6:00 p.m. est. TER OF SECTION 36, Chairman 5,000sf; $12 psf mod gross notice of appeal must Panama City, FL 32402 Web ID#: 34215741 in the County Com- TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, ATTEST: 316 & 318 Reid Avenue be filed within 30 days Phone: 850-747-5338 Text FL15741 to 56654 missioner’s meeting RANGE 10 WEST, Rebecca Norris, Clerk Offi ce /Retail; +/- 3,600sf; Can be subdivided; $1250 per month from the date when the Fax: (850) 747-5717 room in the Robert M. GULF COUNTY, FLOR- July 5, 12, 2012 final order is filed with 103 Reid Avenue Moore Administration IDA, AND BEING Install/Maint/Repair the Clerk of the Depart- Great offi ce/retail location ready for occupancy; $10 psf mod gross Building, Gulf County MORE PARTICULARLY ment. 219 Reid Avenue Courthouse Complex, DESCRIBED AS FOL- Classified Advertising Diesel Port St. Joe, Florida. LOWS: Offi ce/Retail;+/-5400 sf; sub dividable $7 psf mod gross (former Requests for review be- works hard ... filling the Mechanic Goodwill) fore the Land and All interested persons COMMENCE AT THE With own tools, full 101 Reid Avenue Water Adjudicatory may appear and be SOUTHEAST CORNER employment needs of area time position. Extensive Commission must be Seven offi ce suites avail starting at $400 mo plus pro rata CAM heard with respect to OF THE SOUTHWEST light, medium, and filed with the Secretary 235 W. Gulf Beach Drive - St. George Island the proposed Ordi- QUARTER OF THE heavy equipment expe- of the Commission and business firms, helping people nances and referenced NORTHWEST QUAR- rience required. For im- Offi ce/Retail;+/-800sf-1800;$14psfmod gross served on the Depart- amendments. If a per- TER OF SAID SEC- mediate interview send 401 Cecil G Costin ment within 20 days to meet their prospective son decides to appeal TION 36, THENCE GO resumes to Blind Box Offi ce; +/-2,000sf-5,250sf; high level of fi nish; move in ready, ask from the date when the any decisions made by SOUTH 00 DEGREES 3399 c/o The News rate $9.00psf-$13.00psf mod-gross final order is filed with employers, helping people buy the Gulf County Com- 20 MINUTES 39 SEC- Herald, P.O. Box 1940, the Clerk of the Depart- mission with respect to ONDS WEST FOR A Panama City, FL 32402 ment. Warehouse / Flex Space any matter considered DISTANCE OF 20.22 and sell all kinds of goods and Web ID#: 34214643 at this hearing, he/she FEET TO THE NORTH- Text FL14643 to 56654 The application for this 110 Trade Circle West will need a record of ERLY RIGHT OF WAY services, and much more! permit is available for +/- 2500-7500sf suites, 14ft roll-up doors, dock high loading; the proceedings and BOUNDARY LINE OF Production/Ops public inspection dur- inquire for terms that for such purpose BRIAN SETTERICH Nothing works harder than the ing normal business 2790 Hwy 98 he/she may need to en- ROAD (HAVING A 70 hours, 8:00 a.m. to Press +/- 5,640 sf : Offi ce / Warehouse; $8 psf mod gross; Property also sure a verbatim record FOOT WIDE RIGHT OF Classifieds! 747-5020 Operator I available for sale; Inquire for terms; 17 separate storage units available The News Herald is looking for an indi- vidual to train to be a For Sale Outside Sales Representative web offset press op- 217 W. River Road - Wewahitchka erator. Duties in- +/-9,000sf; retail building; next to Rich’s IGA; +/-1 acre; on-site; avail An exciting opportunity now exists to join The News Herald. We are search- clude handling rolls for lease; inquire for terms. $500,000 of paper, filling/ 223 Monument Avenue ing for enthusiastic, hard-working, and driven Outside Sales Representatives cleaning ink foun- Four city lots fronting Hwy 98; $375,000 to join our team! tains, placing/ re- moving plates for the Loggerhead Restaurant press, setting ink on Cape San Blas, +/-3000sf, FFE incl., .47 ac, on site-parking, sewer, Job Description black/ white/ color asking $350,000. Short Sale The News Herald is looking for motivated sales professionals to establish foot- pages, and com- 516 1st Street holds in their local markets by providing products and services to businesses. puter skills. High +/-11,400 sf offi ce/warehouse : .09 acres; Four roll up and/or high school diploma or clearance entryways; $395,000 The Outside Sales Representative’s duties may include but are not limited to: equivalent neces- 320 Marina Drive sary. Must have ex- Corner lot entry to Marina Cove : .14 acres; High visibility site; Call for details cellent attendance Marina Cove • Cold call and prospect new territory opportunities. and good work Lots 12, 13, & 14; $375,000 • Introduce business owners to programs via presentation, answer habits with mechani- PSJ Commerce Park detailed questions and maintain that relationship. cal aptitude and computer skills, be +/- 6.5 acre site : $119,900; owner fi nancing available able to lift 50 pounds 235 W. Gulf Beach Drive - St. George Island Requirements and be flexible in Offi ce/Retail; +/-5,335sf multi-tenant bldg St. George Island; Also • Have strong work ethic hours available to avail for lease; $399,000 work. $10.00 per • Experience presenting advertising materials to a variety of businesses hour to start. We of- • Cold calling experience fer a generous bene- Marketed Exclusively by: • Reliable Transportation fits package includ- ing: 401(k), vacation • Experience handling warm leads and prospecting for new leads. and sick leave, and 850-229-6373 • Field Sales, Business to Business Sales (B2B), Inside Sales, Outside life/ health/ vision/ Sales, or Outbound Sales experience ( Preferred) dental insurance. Year-round employ- ment. E-mail resume We Offer: to rsmith@ pcnh.com or pick up • Room for advancement and career opportunity an application at 501 • Dynamic Monthly Residual Compensation W. 11th Street, Pan- • Bonus programs ama City. Interview will be scheduled af- • Introductory and Ongoing Training ter application has • Business Materials including phone, laptop and IPad, business cards, been reviewed. sales material and product knowledge information Web ID#: 34210714

The News Herald offers a competitive benefi t package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation and sick leave, and six paid holidays per year.

Come by The News Herald at TO 501 W. 11th Street for an application or send a resume to APPLY: resumes@fl afreedom.com. Freedom Florida is a Drug-free workplace, EOE

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