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By Tim Croft contractors to make their noted that people continue to The key for the county is District Schools are turning The Port St. Joe Star | 850-227-7827 last clean-up pass through place storm debris roadside, financial; to date all storm to Triumph Gulf Coast and @PSJ_Star | [email protected] impacted communities. noting several roads which had debris clean-up, well in excess seeking support from the Last week, the offices of been cleaned of debris only to of $50 million, has been funded BOCC. Gov. Ron DeSantis and the the governor and FDOT have more appear roadside by the FDOT. Commissioners unani- Florida Department of Trans- announced that the date for during ensuing days. Hammond added that the mously approved submitting portation announced last week that final pass is now May 1. Administrator Michael FDOT has informed the county a little of support for school an extension for the time to By that date all storm debris Hammond said county staff that it will be not be responsible district grant applications complete hurricane cleanup. will be picked up, a press had been monitoring the situ- for the removal of vehicle tires to grow an AgSciences pro- The Board of County Com- release said, noting that the ation and making tours of the from roadsides; that will have gram and welding program missioners wants to emphasize extension of time will also help storm impacted areas. to a cost borne by the county. at Wewahitchka Jr./Sr. High that the deadline for residents mitigate fire risks. He said the next step would School. to place storm debris on the The problem the BOCC is be taking the code enforce- RESTORE, Triumph Grant funding was initially roadside for pick-up, March having is residents ignoring the ment route and beginning to sought through the RESTORE 15, has long passed. March 15 deadline for placing write-up infractions, allow- Frustrated by the process Act and the county’s direct The FDOT has initially storm debris on the roadside. ing people to clean any debris and length of time to secure set April 15 as the date for Several commissioners on their own. RESTORE Act funds, Gulf See DEBRIS, A3

City to workshop acquiring Gulf-Aire sewer Monday

By Tim Croft Commissioner Scott The Port St. Joe Star Hoffman said the informa- 850-227-7827 tion he had heard about the @PSJ_Star | [email protected] condition of the plant and any proposed purchase had Port St. Joe commission- been all over the spectrum ers set a 12 p.m. ET (noon) and he lacked the knowl- workshop Monday at the edge to make any kind of request of the owner of decision on purchasing the the sewer system which system. services the Gulf Aire “I also think we should subdivision. hold this workshop at a The workshop will be place where there is plenty held at the Commission of room for the public to meeting room on Garrison attend … I think there is Ave. at Madison Street. a lot of interest in this,” Since Hurricane Michael destroyed his Overstreet home, this was Todd Wedermeier’s abode. [TIM CROFT | After years of consider- Hoffman said, adding THE STAR] ing a purchase of the plant some constituents had and system, an idea that cautioned him about being dates to at least 2014, and “bamboozled.” overtures from the Board of In effect, the issue County Commissioners for reached a head recently Home for the holidays grant money to facilitate when city commissioners the purchase, commis- were asked by the BOCC to sioners said they hoped sign-off on disbursement Veteran in home after six months of living in a shed for a workshop with more information. See SEWER, A5

By Tim Croft The Port St. Joe Star | 850-227-7827 @PSJ_Star | [email protected] Todd Wedemeier stood at Beach restoration the foot of the front steps to his Wewahitchka and home and said he believed rebuild- to begin in August ing, returning, restoring what had been lost would rest on people working together. By Tim Croft Michael. Side-by-side, shoulder- The Port St. Joe Star But the stars have seemed to-shoulder, collaboration. 850-227-7827 to align and the project That sentiment is fine a @PSJ_Star | [email protected] is now slated to begin in jumping-off spot to tell the August. latest chapter in Wedemei- At this point it’s akin to “That is the date the er’s story and explain why shooting darts blindfolded contractor has given us as his front yard was occupied Todd Wedermeier has a new home in time for Easter. [TIM CROFT | THE to announce a start date, when they can be back,” Monday afternoon by fed- STAR] month even, for a long- said Assistant County eral, state and private sector sought, and long-discussed Administrator Warren officials. County 386 when Hurricane larger. beach restoration project. Yeager. “It could be a bit All there to celebrate Michael turned his world, On top of that, the roof After all, the last time earlier, late July when they Wedemeier’s home, or rather well, flat. leaked with the rain and there this newspaper published are staging. the collaboration that made it The mobile home Weder- was no plumbing. a headline announcing a “But we are look- possible for this low-income meier was living in was A port-o-potty in the front start to the project was Oct. ing at August to start the disabled veteran to spend the destroyed and what was left yard was the bathroom and 4, when it was announced project.” days, months and, should he was his shed out back. a garden hose provided his the project would begin the With the contractor, wish, years ahead in a newly- Yes, shed. showers, sans heat. following Monday, Oct. 8. Manson Contractors, in built two-bedroom home. With the slight renova- Wedermeier existed that No need to detail what the fold, other obstacles the A bit of background will be tions, steps for instance, he’d way for just shy of six months, that week brought instead project has had to hurdle in handy about now. done, it may have measured the first three weeks of that of a beach restoration nearly two-plus years of Wedermeier was living 8-feet by 8-feet, which is without power. project, which was ren- bidding, raising funds and his relatively quiet existence likely wildly optimistic. dered more urgent by that in Creek Wood Estates off Some prison cells are surely See VETERAN, A5 week’s arrival of Hurricane See BEACH, A5

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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Star Staff Report

Legion Fish/Fry BBQ Chicken Dinner. The Willis V. Rowan Ameri- can Legion Post 116 will host its annual Fish Fry/ Chicken BBQ on Good Friday, April 19 at the Centennial Building Park area (rain or shine) beginning at 11 ET until The local American Legion the food runs out. Cost Post holds its annual Fish of a plate is $8 which Fry/Chicken BBQ Friday. includes fish or chicken [SPECIAL TO THE STAR] with several sides and a beverage. Proceeds will encouraged to bring their benefit local charities. Easter baskets to the hunt for eggs. Kiwanis Club annual There will also be face pancake breakfast. The painting and, of course, Kiwanis Club of Port St. a visit by the Easter Joe will host its annual Bunny. Pancake Breakfast Any questions should fundraiser 7-10 a.m. be directed to 227-6191. Saturday at the Brick Easter Egg Hunts will be held Saturday morning in Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka. [FILE PHOTO] Wall, 414 Reid Ave. Dine Wewahitchka Woman’s in or take out. For $5 all Club Easter Egg Hunt. The Management Center you can eat pancakes, GFWC Wewahitchka of Northwest Florida, sausage, milk, juice and Woman’s Club will host Inc.; FEMA; SAMSHA; coffee. Proceeds support its third annual Easter the state of Florida, the Kiwanis Club’s work Egg Hunt Saturday Department of Children in the community. at Lake Alice Park in and Families and Big Wewahitchka. Basket Bend Community Based JSL Easter Egg Hunt. The registration begins at 10 Care. Project Hope will annual Junior Service a.m. CT. The hunt will be available to visit The Kiwanis Club annual League community take place 10 a.m. until during Market hours. Pancake Breakfast is Easter Egg Hunt will be 12 p.m. CT. Snacks and The National Disaster Saturday. [SPECIAL TO THE held 10 a.m. ET Saturday drinks will be provided. Project Hope will be at the Salt Farmers Market Saturday. Distress hotline is 800- STAR] below the Cape San Blas [FILE PHOTO] 985-5990 or text: “talk Lighthouse at George Visit Farmers Market with us” to 66746 Core Park in Port St. Joe. (and Project HOPE) Sat- returns Saturday to City of Reid Ave. and Cecil This is a free com- urday. The Port St. Joe Commons Park adja- G. Costin, Sr. Blvd. The Reach the highest munity event and SaltAir Farmers Market, cent to Port St. Joe City market is held 9 a.m. heights. The Cape San kids 11-and-under are now in its 12th year, Hall, at the intersection until 1 p.m. ET the first Blas Lighthouse and Gift and third Saturdays of Shop, located in Port St. every month. At the Joe’s George Core Park, market you may find is back open and oper- Climb the Cape San Blas fresh seasonal produce, ating on hours for the Lighthouse this weekend. jewelry, tie dye, carved season. [FILE PHOTO] woodwork and much The lighthouse and more. gift shop are open 11 a.m. around. The Market will until 5 p.m. ET Wednes- The cost to climb is $5. host Project Hope at day through Saturday. Children under 12, but at the upcoming market. Venture to the top of least 44-inches tall, may Project Hope is a crisis the lighthouse, nearly climb for $3. counseling program 100 feet high, and check No flip-flops, sturdy sponsored by Life out one of the best views shoes needed to climb.

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addition to the financ- DEBRIS ing via the owner of the building. Chamber to host small- From Page A1 Hammond announced last week the RESTORE funds had arrived from allocation with the fund- the U.S. Treasury and business roundtable ing expected in place the bank note and money before the current school owed the building’s Star Staff Report year. owner had been paid off It was never approved and the building was in The Gulf County as the county continued county hands. Chamber of Commerce to wrangle over money will host a small-busi- for a beach restoration Bears ness roundtable 4 p.m. project which was to rep- ET Monday, April 22 resent the county’s first The county will send at the Port St. Joe City year direct allocation. as letter to the Florida Commission meeting The district has since Fish and Wildlife Con- room on Garrison Ave. turned to Triumph, servation Commission The discussion will which has already requesting a hunting include finding solu- approved grant fund- season for black bears tions to challenges facing ing to establish a drone be resumed. today’s small businesses. program at the two high At the least, the county Input from business schools. would like the FWC to owners assists the Office In turn, the county connect the county with of Advocacy in voic- pursued and recently a licensed trapper to trap ing Gulf County’s small received RESTORE and remove bears. business ideas before the funding to purchase a From Indian Pass to White House, Congress new building for the Gulf White City, reports and federal agencies. County Sheriff’s Office. of bear sightings and The guest speaker LeVell brings over 25 He operated and devel- seven years as the chair- After that money human interactions have will be Bruce LeVell, years of experience as a oped a retail and real man of operations for was delayed getting to been on the increase Advocate for the Small successful small business estate company, both of MARTA, the Metropoli- the county, the BOCC recently, particularly as Business Administra- owner to his role as the which received SBA loans. tan Atlanta Rapid Transit was forced to take out more and more habitat is tion’s Region 4. Region Advocate. He also served for Authority. a short-term loan in cut away in the county. Smith, Pollock win MB council seats

Star Staff Report also up for re-election of the vote to easily The Mexico Beach this year, but won a new oust incumbent Linda precinct saw the lowest Incumbents were term when he was unop- Albrecht. turnout of any other out Tuesday as Mexico posed when candidate Bobby Pollock, a during Bay County’s Beach voters took to the qualifying closed. former councilmember “Super Tuesday” munic- polls to decide the Group In Group 2, Jerry seeking to return to the ipal elections. 2 and Group 3 races for Smith, running for board, earned 73.3 per- Just over 400 votes City Council seats. elected office for the first cent of the vote to unseat were cast in each of the Mayor Al Cathey was time, took 70 percent Bill McGlothin. races.

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How politics HUNKER DOWN have changed You talk about some colorful eggs …

By Lee H. Hamilton to see the possibilities….. Let’s one of the quietest ladies in Special to The Star get the ladies involved. A nice church, came one Easter with colorful hat for “mom” would multicolored eggs sprinkled became active in politics in the late be just the thing! It IS spring strategically amongst the trees 1950s, got elected to Congress in 1964, for goodness sakes! We could and shrubbery. Iand have remained engaged in one way throw in a parade to flaunt this I’ve seen waterfalls, moss by or another every year since then. I’ve had a Kesley Colbert newest fashion accessory. the bucketful, deer drinking ringside seat for a long time. So I suppose Of course, hats were worn from a small branch, bird nests, I should not be surprised that I get asked by ladies on any given Sunday angels, bunny rabbits, Moses a lot these days how American politics never in my life thought throughout the year in the talking to a burning bush, have changed over the last six decades. I’d say this; but I kind’a 1950’s. But they were small, all—at one time or another— A few things stand out. When I first I miss those Easter Sunday conservative in color and bringing life, color and bedazzle arrived in Congress, Americans had faith hats that ladies wore fairly subdued. It wouldn’t be to an Easter bonnet. in the institutions of government. Presi- “once upon a time”… considered Christian to call Mom would give all us boys dent Lyndon Johnson had actually run on a You’ve got to be pretty old to attention to oneself. A tiny bit a dose of hay fever medicine as platform that we could successfully wage a know what I’m talking about. of netting was permitted to a precaution before we loaded war on poverty — and been elected. It seems If you are, we’re going on a drop down on the forehead. into the car for the ride to the inconceivable today that a politician of memory trip. If you are not, However, on Easter Sunday, Easter Service. If you happen prominence would be so bold and so naïve this story is going to be one of all bets were off! Bigger was to sit up in the balcony, it was as to propose such a thing, let alone believe those “fact is stranger than fic- better. Color and splash were like you were looking down on a that we could do it. tion” junkets for you. the order of the morning. Red, giant greenhouse where some- Today, Americans have little confidence Leon told me the wearing of yellow, blue and lavender one had left the window open in government’s ability to deliver. And with huge, elaborate—some would ruled. Our sanctuary sprang and a covey of birds, and one reason: Congress can’t even pass a budget even say gaudy—hats on Easter alive with a bright array of burning bush, had flown in. on time, and even the most routine matters Sunday was started by a bald floral hat arrangements with Leon loved Easter. He would get bottled up. A war successfully waged on headed lady in Butte, Montana, hanging ornaments, colorful very quietly tear off a piece of anything domestic seems beyond its grasp. in 1881. But you got to remem- birds—it would make Callaway the bulletin, roll it up into a We can argue about when this shift began ber, Leon was no stranger to Gardens in April look like a tiny missile and wait till Bro. — was it catalyzed or merely summarized by exaggerated hyperbole! 1930’s black and white movie. Hatcher punctuated with a President Ronald Reagan when he famously If you asked a real historian In my little heart of hearts, shout that the rock had been said that government is the problem, not they’d give you the European and you can never tell my rolled away! While everyone’s the solution? Regardless, the days of LBJ- Easter bonnet saga. You know, Mother this, I thought it had to attention was glued to the style confidence are long gone. where the ladies in France or do more with spring, fashion empty tomb, Leon would try The second big difference is the extreme Holland two centuries ago took and showing off….than it did to knock that Oriole off of Mrs. political intensity we see all around us. to sticking a flower in their with Christ rising up out of that Mitchum’s hat! Almost every facet of politics is more com- bonnets to “brighten” up the grave. If he found a “wide brimmed” plicated and pursued more vigorously, with Easter service. Mrs. Mitchum sat right in situation right near him, he’d a harder edge to it, than when I began. I figured the more likely front of us one Easter. It was keep silently flipping penny Voters are more demanding and want scenario was some “down and like I was looking at Brother laden pieces of the bulletin into instant results. Consultants are everywhere out” millinery on 42nd street Hatcher through the woods! one side of the hat till it started you turn. Lobbyists have multiplied and in Manhattan was desperate to She had a genuine brush arbor tilting towards the organ side become immeasurably sophisticated and move his vastly overstocked on her head with resplendent of the sanctuary. Once one of effective at finding ways to get what they ladies’ hat inventory. The Great chrysanthemums, blooming those “big bonnets” toppled want. Interest groups have exploded in Depression and World War II irises, daffodils and a Baltimore over, it could start a chain reac- number and competency. The media has had not exactly been a breeding Oriole perched high on top. tion all the way down the pew! become more aggressive. And money, of ground for colorful head gear. Mrs. Ruth Collins came that I’m telling you, those Easter course, has become an avalanche. This floundering entrepre- same Sunday sporting a flower hats were something else! And Politics has shifted from low-intensity neur read in his church bulletin garden spread across a felt brim come to think of it … so was conflict to big business — and very serious that deacons were asked to that was wider than a Mexi- Leon. business, at that. bring a “hatful” of eggs for can sombrero. Leon remarked With all this, of course, the sharp polar- the children to hunt after it would take a “two horse Respectfully, ization that marks our politics today has the Easter Sunday service. It team” to plow that field! Mrs. flourished. We’ve always had partisanship, wouldn’t take much of a leap Mildred Thompson, who was Kes but today it penetrates everything: the electorate, the political parties, legislatures, Congress, and the White House. Which has led to one of the greater ironies of this era. On the one hand, the politi- CRANKS MY TRACTOR cal world is flooded with information — it used to be that one of the chief tasks of a politician and policy-maker was to gather information; today your problem is sort- The invincibility of youth vs. age ing through it. On the other hand, in this atmosphere deliberations are often based less on facts, experts and evidence than on As you grow older, you movies and they did it for this partisan beliefs. In a sea of information, forget about all the times one, where he found a new girl- we’re drowning in misinformation. you were hit in the face with friend working at the bar where Finally, the audience for politics has baseballs, rocks and fi sts. he hung out. changed. When you spoke to the Rotary Moving through life those He would ultimately marry Club in southern Indiana in the 1960s, hazards and opportunities this girl, but he didn’t actually you were speaking to Rotary members in for injuries are replaced with meet her until almost twenty southern Indiana. Today, you could very BN Heard things like curbs, doors, walls years later, fifteen after he well be speaking to the world. Whatever and garden tool handles played his first season for the you say can become available everywhere for those of us who enjoy Eagles. in a matter of hours, if not minutes. News- hen we, perhaps I scratching around in the I often get wrapped around worthy events and statements that once should say, “When dirt and attempting to grow the axle with stories, and I took days to stoke a reaction today get an WI,” was younger, things. did with this one. My main instantaneous — and often hot-blooded maybe you had more sense memory from the movie is the — response. than I did. Anyway, when I actual footage of Vince when he This has all made the work of politics was young, I thought I was in one of those. Both are rather played with the Eagles shown and governing much more difficult. Orga- invincible, you know what I expensive, but not too much at the end of the movie. In one nizations intensively scrutinize every tiny mean – tough and pretty much more than the last leather close-up shot, his face looks step, and can gin up a massive response at a indestructible. Well, as the recliner I bought to sit in and battered and pretty much taped moment’s notice. The basic building blocks years pass, I see what all of watch college football. together. of politics —gathering facts, deliberating on my follies bring me, or maybe Speaking of “Invincible,” These are the types of images next steps, finding common ground — have I should say “take away.” have you ever watched the that come to your mind when become charged in their own right, subject This oral surgeon fellow told movie of the same name about you are sitting in the dental to partisan attack. Bridging our divisions me that losing a front tooth Philadelphia Eagle walk-on chair at the oral surgeon’s over health care, taxation, immigration, was a pretty big deal and it was Vince Papale? office when he has told you that the debt and deficits, and U.S. interven- going to take some getting used It is one of those feel good “losing a front tooth is a pretty tion abroad seems ever more elusive. Plain to. He also said I was going to movies that you can watch over big deal.” and simple, it’s become harder to make the have to discuss the merits of an and over again, particularly if In a time when folks throw country work. implant versus those of a bridge you like underdog and foot- away televisions and comput- When I began in politics, elected offi- with my dentist. With that, ball movies. It really happened ers that no longer work and get cials felt a responsibility to find their way I asked, “Do you think a gold in the 1970s and involves the rid of automobiles that have through difficult problems together. They tooth would be a good option?” typical old girlfriend, new 100,000 miles on them, I sup- He didn’t think so. girlfriend and bar scenes you pose I should be pretty proud See HAMILTON, A5 As you grow older, you forget would expect in an under- of keeping that tooth for this about all the times you were hit dog football hero movie set in many years. in the face with baseballs, rocks Philadelphia. While sitting there in the and fists. During his tryouts, Papale dental chair, I did actually Moving through life those took a real beating, but ulti- remember getting knocked out hazards and opportunities mately earned the respect of cold at least twice. for injuries are replaced with his teammates and of course Fortunately, or unfortu- things like curbs, doors, walls made the NFL roster. During nately, both involved baseball. Published every Thursday at 135 TO ALL ADVERTISERS and garden tool handles for the rough times, he would go One with a ball and one with a W. U.S. 98, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 In case of error or omissions in advertisements, the publishers those of us who enjoy scratch- back to his locker and read a bat. Publisher: Tim Thompson do not hold themselves liable ing around in the dirt and note from his ex-wife saying, Perhaps the next time I go to Editor: Tim Croft for damage further than the amount received for such attempting to grow things. “You will never amount to the dentist (or the barber) and Circulation: 850-522-5197 advertisement. I’ve often thought that I anything.” am sitting in the chair, I will try SUBSCRIPTIONS The spoken word is given scant would like to have one of those Notes like that hurt… How- to remember where my extra In county Out of county attention; the printed word dental chairs, or perhaps an old ever, sometimes they propel set of car keys are. 1 Year: $24.15 $34.65 is thoughtfully weighed. The 6 Months: $15.75 $21 spoken word barely asserts; the barber’s chair in my house. It you into making an NFL roster Home delivery subscribers may printed word thoroughly con- be charged a higher rate for vinces. The spoken word is lost; just seems I think about things I suppose and being the hero. Read more stories at www. holiday editions. the printed word remains. a lot better when I am sitting They often bend stories for CranksMyTractor.com. * ** The Star | Thursday, April 18, 2019 A5 LOCAL

VETERAN ARBOR OUTLOOK From Page A1 Cap Gains Trouble, “It was crazy,” Weder- meier said. “There were some times I thought I was Wealth Taxes and going to lose it” before adding what may have been one of the understatements of the Nat King Cole young year: “I sure learned a lot about being appreciative of things.” fortune and closes shop. You We’ll focus now on Joe Todd Wedermeier (right) and Joe Paul and Lyn Lanier from the would have paid taxes for ten Paul, the county’s Veteran county’s Veterans Services and SHIP offi ces. [TIM CROFT | THE STAR] straight years on an invest- Services Officer as well as ment in which ultimately you administrator of the county’s destroyed; SHIP funds will you they have gone through lost money. Surely the new State Housing Initiative Pro- assist in renovations down here and it is heartbreaking,” proposal allows you to deduct gram (SHIP). the road, Paul said. Rayburn said. “We are here to Margaret McDowell that loss, but the economic In the days immediately Having identified eight help. We are here to help as reality of paying taxes on an following Michael, Paul knew eligible candidates without many as we can.” unproven, eventually unprof- he would have a significant homes, Paul went shopping All that collaboration “Moments, springtime, itable investment seems uptick in need, particularly and found Scott Collins and resulted in eight needy indi- Eiff el Tower... nonsensical. for housing, among the most Showcase Homes in Lake viduals and families, all Funny taxes, The majority of jobs in vulnerable in the county. City. living in the Wewahitchka kids at play.” America are created by small He applied early for fund- Collins is an independent area, receiving new homes to businesses, most of which are ing from a $5 million disaster dealer for Clayton Homes replace ones that no longer “Azure-te” as performed privately held. Another word fund earmarked by the Flor- and Collins reached out to stood. by George Shearing for privately held is “illiquid.” ida Housing Finance Corp., his regional manufacturer in Among the eight recipients and Nat King Cole Business owners would have which was described as the Waco, TX. were three disabled veterans to perform an expensive, state’s “affordable housing “None of this would have and one spouse of a deceased new proposal calls for complicated valuation on their bank.” been possible without them,” veteran. unrealized investment company, which may or may Florida Housing also funds Paul said. And this brings us back to Agains to be taxed annu- not be realistically salable, and local SHIP programs. And by the time the manu- the disabled veteran Weder- ally, based on how much pay taxes on the increase in The county sought facturer and dealer massaged meier and his outlook at the they’ve grown in value each “value” annually, in addition $750,000; Florida Housing costs and the bottom line, the hurricane and the impact. year. Investment gains are to their normal income taxes. allocated $764,800, more county was able to secure Despite the loss of his currently taxed only when These small businesses than twice the county’s typi- modular homes costing home, the loss of most crea- assets are sold, so if enacted, would also be hard-pressed cal annual allotment. nearly $75,000 apiece for ture comforts we take so this proposal would mark to come up with the cash to “We pride ourselves under $60,000 per home. much for granted and living a major departure from the pay unexpected, large tax on getting the money out “We are just so happy to without any of those com- methods currently used to bills. A breakthrough year quickly,” said Nancy Muel- be a part of this,” said Brian forts for months, here was tax wealth. The burden on might beget a backbreaking ler, policy director for Florida Hartley of Clayton Homes. standing a man just looking investors, and the nega- tax liability. Everybody would Housing. “I work in an office. “We see the need here for to help others. tive impact on markets, have to hold much more cash We appreciate coming out to affordable housing.” As so many others helped would be significant. at all times, which of course is see what the money does.” All that in place, the final him. A dollar earned through not an efficient use of capital, Paul’s next task was fielding piece of the puzzle came “After the storm I wanted investing has tradition- both for businesses and for the candidates, low- or very-low on the scene in the form of to stick around for the ally been taxed preferably economy. That’s money that income residents, and assess- Sam’s Mobile Home Service cleanup,” Wedermeier said. to a dollar earned through will not be invested in com- ing how far he could carry the out of Crystal River, the com- “I wanted to help anybody I employment income. panies which will be creating disaster dollars. pany, with co-owner Richard could. I work for a trucking Additionally, the gains on tomorrow’s jobs. Venture From a list of 10 eligi- Rayburn doing the heavy lift- company and I’ve been doing investment appreciation capital has traditionally relied ble candidates, two were ing, installing/building each anything I can. remain untaxed until the asset on unrealized taxable gains as quickly eliminated as their home. “I think that is what it is all is sold. The new proposal an incentive for taking busi- homes were not completely “You see the devastation about.” would not only eliminate this ness risks. unrealized “carry,” it would While the need to address tax those paper gains at ordi- wealth and income inequality nary income tax rates which is very real, attacking the heart customers; that was true tweaking a few regulations cap out at 37 percent, not at of the investment system and SEWER before Michael compounded and adding penalties for lower capital gains rates. potentially damaging capi- the struggle for the city. non-compliance. Letting investments grow tal markets and businesses From Page A1 However, the questions The ordinance was also without taxation until they’re does not seem the best way to for city officials have swirled crafted with feedback from sold encourages investment accomplish this goal. around basic cost-benefit. a citizens committee. in capital markets and private of RESTORE Act funds. In part, that is where com- For the most part, commis- businesses, which stimulates Margaret R. McDowell, The county earmarked missioners hope a public sioners adopted committee more economic growth. If ChFC®, AIF®, author of the $500,000 in its formal workshop will fill blanks. recommendations, including unrealized investment gains syndicated economic col- spending plan to disburse to The city has received no dropping a mandate that any are taxed annually, it would umn “Arbor Outlook,” is the the city as a down payment formal offer, or least not one requiring insurance. add a massive hurdle to any founder of Arbor Wealth Man- on the system. publicly-discussed. Among the highlights are startup and would cause a agement, LLC, (850.608.6121 Lacking sufficient infor- There have been whispers a sliding scale of fines and myriad of other unintended – www.arborwealth.net), a mation to assess the project, about $900,000 in the past, penalties for infractions, consequences. fiduciary, “fee-only” regis- city commissioners balked. but neither city nor county starting with a warning Let’s say you invest in a tered investment advisory firm The ensuing public dis- has received a formal written and working up a money business that appreciates in located near Destin, FL. This cussion focused on the city purchase proposal that is part slide until registrations paper value every year for column should not be consid- assuming the sewer system, of the public record. are revoked for the fourth a decade and you pay taxes ered personalized investment essentially handling the And, a presentation of infraction or more. on those unrealized gains advice and provides no assur- effluent, but not purchas- the state of the plant by city All drivers must be at least annually. Then, at the end ance that any specific strategy ing the plant and with no Public Works director John 16 years of age, must be of ten years, the company or investment will be suitable discussion pertaining to an Grantland in 2014 estimated licensed and must submit experiences a reversal of or profitable for an investor. exchange of funding. the costs to the city of needed to annual inspection and The owner(s) of the sewer repairs and maintenance to registration with the police system have yet to address rise well into the hundreds department. either city or county board of thousands of dollars. No one under the age of 14 in a political environment in public in at least the past Hoffman referenced that is allowed to operate a golf HAMILTON that stacks the deck against year if not longer. presentation in saying that cart. the shared work of finding The county would like given the only information Golf carts will be allowed From Page A4 common ground. to get rid of the eyesore of he had to consider, he was on all city roads save Gar- We’ve come a long way a sewer plant, and all the unwilling to vote in favor of rison and Long Avenues as a country over the last six sights, smells and sounds purchasing the plant. unless traveling to the next believed that compromise decades. But when it comes that entails, a short distance intersection (no more than and negotiation were core to politics as a democratic from the coastline. Golf cart ordinance two blocks) and may only political values, intrinsic to endeavor to address the For city officials the plant be driven from sun rise to our democracy and crucial to nation’s challenges? We’ve and system, with nearly 300 Commissioners on Tues- sunset. making it work for everyone. lost ground. current residential consum- day also held the first reading Commissioners will hold There are still plenty of politi- ers and capacity for more of a new golf cart ordinance, one more reading before cians who believe this— but Lee Hamilton was a member than 400 total, would pro- which folded in several adopting the ordinance next also plenty who do not, who of the U.S. House of Repre- vide sorely-needed utility existing ordinances while month. have shown they can thrive sentatives for 34 years.

that structures would begin to sand extends between Billy to make a decision on what However, as Yeager noted, BEACH be compromised if sand wasn’t Joe Rish Park and the Scallop to do about the breach of the sand along the peninsula on the beach in two years. Cove and the Stump Hole rock the beach near Eagle Harbor beaches is naturally accreting From Page A1 In addition to the funding revetment. in T.H. Stone Memorial St. to the north, to the beaches put in place, the required state That southern end had lost Joseph Peninsula State Park. north of Billy Joe Rish Park and the like have also fallen by the and federal permitting is com- hundreds of thousands of cubic The breach, at one time nearly the state park beyond. wayside. plete and the county continued yards of sand in the decade a quarter of a mile across and 20 And as was the mission last The largest portion of the its work under the permits last since the last restoration proj- feet deep and navigable by boat, summer for the St. Joseph local funding piece, $2.9 mil- week in contracting out shore- ect in 2008-2009, and that was has significantly filled in. Peninsula Turtle Patrol, when lion in RESTORE Act funding, bird surveys required before, before Hurricane Michael. Even the shallowest draft nesting season begins next is finally in the bank. during and after the project. “Right now it is about a $13 boat can no longer navigate month patrol volunteers will That money was not received The greatest unknown is the million project,” Yeager said, clean passage. be working to relocate nests from the U.S. Treasury until whether the scope will grow accounting for the 35 percent However, during a town to north of Billy Joe Rish Park. more than two years had beyond the county’s cur- grant funding coming from the hall meeting earlier this year Last year volunteers relo- passed from the initial grant rent projections; if the scope Florida Department of Envi- there was considerable local cated 137 nests, producing application to receive the remains the same, the project ronmental Protection. support for leaving Mother roughly 11,000 hatchlings. county’s first year allocation would be completed in 45 days. But the state has expressed Nature alone and leaving the “We have already discussed in RESTORE Act funding. “We are going to get at least interest in participating more breach alone. what we are going to do and This was a project first as far as Billy Joe Rish Park,” fully in the project with a deci- Yeager said the state was identified the spots we have firmed in general scope and Yeager said. sion not yet finalized. still discussing a decision on cherry-picked for relocat- funding parameters in 2017, After two rounds of bid- Yeager said the DEP might the breach; a decision to fill it ing the nests,” said Jessica nearly two years after the ding and engineering scope have interest in providing new would significantly increase Swindall, volunteer coordina- county’s consulting coastal to match the budget, the area sand to the beach in front of the amount of sand needed for tor for the St. Joseph Peninsula engineer predicted, correctly, of the beach to receive new Billy Joe Rish Park and has yet the restoration project. Turtle Patrol. * ** A6 Thursday, April 18, 2019 | The Star

[TIM CROFT | THE STAR] Nike donates to public schools

The shoe and apparel giant Mexico Beach last October, Working through personal form of several dozen boxes began distributing the items Nike has long had a mission Nike also had an employee connections Ethan reached of new donated Nike Jordan this week to needy students. of giving back to commu- with deep roots in the area. the Tapper Foundation, a brand apparel and shoes to But before the items were nities impacted by natural Ethan Ellzey was a former non-profit in a position to Gulf District Schools. distributed, Port St. Joe Jr./ disasters. student at Port St. Joe High accept donations. The schools, half of the Sr. High School students And as it should happen, at School and his parents, Lee And last week, the result donation went to Wewa- gathered around the boxes the time Hurricane Michael and Cyndi (Wingate) Ellzey, of Ethan and Nike’s largesse hitchka, the other half for a photo last week to say ravaged Port St. Joe and reside in the community. reached Port St. Joe in the remained in Port St. Joe, “Thanks.” — Tim Croft

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Debris clean-up St. Vincent Island fundraiser in Buff er Preserve rescheduled for April 28

begins on July 1 Star Staff Report storage and losing much of the equipment on the Hurricane Michael island. Special to The Star beginning on July 1. This interceded with the The upcoming fund- will remove most of the scheduled fundraiser raiser will be important If Hurricane Michael debris currently in the for the Friends of St. in allowing the Friends rearranged your personal Preserve. It is necessary Vincent Island National to continue its mission to items and they are in the that all debris belonging Wildlife Refuge. promote better under- Buffer Preserve bound- to neighbors or anyone Yep, Oct. 14 didn’t standing, appreciation aries you may retrieve affected by Hurricane work out so well, thanks and conservation of them. To do this, you Michael be removed from to Michael, but the the natural history and must contact the Preserve the Preserve before July 1. Friends will hold their natural environment Manager as soon as pos- Contractors and Preserve Jimmy Buffet tribute of the Panhandle and, sible. A staff member or staff will begin removing event 1-6 p.m. Sunday, The Friends of St. Vincent Island will hold a fundraiser especially, St. Vincent volunteer will be arranged debris and hauling it away April 28 at Bowery Sta- April 28. [FILE PHOTO] National Wildlife Refuge. to escort you around at that time. tion in Apalachicola. The fundraiser will certain areas within the If you have questions, The fundraiser helps Additionally, proceeds and AV equipment. include a Jimmy Buffer Preserve to retrieve your please contact Preserve continue the Friends will provide some ini- The visitor center will tribute featuring Sticky items. The Preserve man- Manager Dylan Shoe- effort to purchase sup- tial funding for a visitor be open to the commu- Too with food provided ager requests that you not maker on his work cell: plies and equipment to interpretive center in the nity, visitors and local by 13 Mile Seafood. try to gather your items 247-9550. Preserve protect the threatened Refuge office in Apala- school children. There will be a costume without first scheduling phones are not working and endangered sea chicola; funding raised The Friends were hit contest with prizes. an escort. This is for your currently and the man- turtles, red wolves and will aid the purchase of hard by the hurricane, There will also be a live own safety. ager, staff, and volunteers birds that inhabit the displays and exhibits, losing all educational auction and Corn Hole The Preserve is cur- spend a lot of time in the island. educational materials materials and supplies in Tournament. rently working with field, so it is not advis- contractors who will able to just stop in for be doing a large-scale information due to con- CROSS SHORES debris removal project struction taking place. CORNER Bored to Tears

By Shelly Cain Special to The Star

he other day I was sitting at home Tbored to tears. To [FILE PHOTO] be completely honest I was feeling sorry for do in Port St. Joe they chores at home. There and settled in for a fun myself because I was complained there might are volunteer opportuni- night together. bored and I had ‘noth- be for adults but not for ties at the animal shelter, If you or your teen is ing’ to do. Feeling this teens. They complained the senior center, and the looking for something way is not something I’m that teens had no where nursing home. There is to do, call us at Cross used to so I didn’t even to go and hang out. This family time, learning to Shores Care Center! We recognize, at first, that wonderful little town has cook and going to visit have a lot of fun things to I was wallowing around so much to do, especially grandma. Some of my do! What did I do on my on my pity pot. My for teens. There is fish- favorite memories were “bored” day? I went to mother always called it a ing, baseball, football, movie night with my the beach and made a list pity pot and I cannot tell basketball, band, choir, kids. We rented that big of all the things I wanted you how much I hated art clubs, and the beach! VCR player and rented to learn how to do. Since that phrase. Maybe Each week there is the VCR movie. Some- then I have learned the that is why I rarely let something new. Out- times we could get a deal basics of snorkeling. I myself wallow in that door concerts, art and and rent 3 movies for the also want to kayak in emotion. Picture a pig photography shows, and price of 2! Don’t forget the bay and learn how to wallowing in mud. almost everything is free! to rewind! We popped fish! The last time I men- There are an amazing popcorn, brought in all Remember to treat tioned to someone about number of part-time jobs the blankets and pillows everyone with impor- how much there is to available for teens and to the living room floor tance and always be kind

Celebrate Arbor Day, receive a tree, seeds

Star Staff Report will be given away free of charge to residents. In honor of National In addition to over Arbor Day, Beach Prop- 4,000 free trees, there erties is sponsoring a will also be herb seed “Regrow Port St. Joe” packets and one palm event 10 a.m. ET until tree will be raffled supplies last Friday, off courtesy of Beach April 26. Properties. The event will be Thanks to the Flor- held at 113 Monument, ida Forest Service and directly in front of Kra- Superior Trees, Inc. zyFish Grill. for making the event More than 4,000 trees possible. [SPECIAL TO THE STAR] FISHING REPORT Workshop recognizes Earth Day

Special to The Star Workshop and Lun- Friday by contacting cheon to recognize the center at 653-3134 It's been an exciting week along the Forgotten The Elder Care Earth Day 11:30 a.m. or holyfamilysenior- Coast for anglers. The Spanish Mackerel have Community Council ET Monday at Holy [email protected]. shown up in force in St Joe Bay and whether your of Franklin County Family Senior Center The Center is located trolling or casting from the sea wall lots of fish presents a Monarch in Apalachicola. at 203 Dr. Frederick are being taken. The two best producers have [SPECIAL TO THE STAR] Butterfly Nature Please RSVP by Humphries Blvd. been Clark Spoon trolling trees and Clark Spoon casting trees. Also Betts Spec Rigs in White and Red or Pink has been producing well. ¼ oz. or ⅛ oz. both are working fine. Pompano contin- ues to pick up along the beaches and Sand Fleas frozen or live are catching fish. Also don't forget the Fishbites in Shrimp flavor or Flea flavor, both of these baits will take Pompano as well as Whiting. We look forward to an exciting summer of fishing along the Forgotten Coast. Be sure and see the folks at Bluewater Outriggers for all you angling needs. Until next week, Happy Fishing!

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Lady Tiger Sharks win Lady Gator winning streak the district track title reaches seven

By Tim Croft Star Staff Report Kristen Thompson and The Port St. Joe Star | 850-227-7827 Morgan Mayhann scored @PSJ_Star | [email protected] The Wewahitchka Jr./ and Savana Mayhann sin- Sr. High School softball gled and scored. The Port St. Joe Jr./Sr. High team stretched its cur- School girls’ track team won its rent winning streak to Wewahitchka 12, seventh-straight district track seven games after five Liberty County 2 title last week at Bozeman High wins during a busy week. School. The Lady Tiger Sharks, Wewahitchka scored Remove the sprints from the 14-5, have not lost since in every inning of a game equation and the Lady Tiger a tournament at The Vil- shortened to five innings Sharks were in control every- lages several weeks ago. by the mercy rule. where else in pulling away from The Lady Gators scored the District 2-1A field. Wewahitchka 11, two runs in each of the first The win is more astound- Vernon 0 three innings, added five in ing given that due to weather the fourth frame and the and the girls’ basketball team The Lady Gators pounded final run in the fifth. advancement to the state Class out 13 hits and Haley Guffey In addition to 11 hits, 1A final four, the Lady Tiger and Savannah Lister com- Wewahitchka also gained Sharks had what could be char- bined on a five-inning seven base runners itably called a short season. The Port St. Joe girls won the District 2-1A track and fi eld meet. [SPECIAL two-hitter in a game short- through walks (two) and “It was a very compressed TO THE STAR] ened by the mercy rule. errors (five). season,” said Coach Keion Kristen Thompson had Guffey started in the McNair. “We only competed berth at regionals; Gortemoller Elphinstone. the biggest hit, a home run circle and pitched two in three track meets (before is a ninth-grader, the other two Cothran, a junior, also won and she also singled, drove innings, allowing three district). eighth-graders. the 100 meter hurdles and fin- in three runs and scored. hits and an earned run “I’d like to have had more, Zoe Gerlach, another ninth- ished fourth in the 300 meter Cyrina Madrid was 3 foe while striking out three. but we know how to get them grader, won the 800 meters hurdles, just ahead of Johnson, 3 and scored three times, Lister pitched the final ready in a short amount of time. with Savannah Burkett (a soph- an eighth-grader, and Bouing- Hope Thompson was 1 for 1 three innings, allowing They did a great job. We kind of omore) second and Hannah ton, a ninth-grader. drove in one and scored one two hits and one earned dominated the meet.” DeCosta, a seventh-grader, in Cothran (second) and and Aleah Wooten was 2 for run while striking out four The top four finishers in each third. Elphinstone (third) also quali- 3, drove in two and scored. and walking one. event advanced to the Region The Lady Tiger Sharks also fied for regional in the triple Morgan Mayhann singled Guffey homered, dou- 1-1A meet to be held April 27 swept the top three spots at jump. and drove in a run, Savana bled, drove in one and in Jacksonville. 1,600 meters, with senior Emily Lacour, a ninth- Mayhann singled, Ashley scored twice and Price “We qualified just about Quinci Elphinstone leading grader, did likewise in the high Thompson singled and had a home run, sacrifice everybody,” McNair said. Gerlach and DeCosta across the jump, finishing fourth, just scored, Guffey singled and fly and drove in four runs Another startling aspect to finish line, all three runners a ahead of teammates Lily Wock- scored, Katie Shealy singled while scoring one. this particular Lady Tiger Shark full second ahead of the rest of enfuss, a ninth-grader, London and scored, Gracie Price Madrid was 3 for 4, team is its youth; two seniors the field. White, an eighth-grader, and singled, scored and drove stole two bases in as many and one junior competed last A Port St. Joe seventh- Bouington. in one and Lister had an RBI. attempts, drove in one and week at district, every other grader, Kaylee Schwiekert won Wockenfuss, in turn, led a Guffey pitched two scored twice, and Lister athlete was a sophomore or the 3,200 meters. sweep of the top four places innings and allowed two was 3 for 4 with an RBI and younger. The Lady Tiger Sharks also in the pole vault, finishing hits while striking out five. run-scored. As an example, consider the won the two distance relays: first and nearly a foot ahead Lister pitched three hit- Wooten walked twice, distance events. the 4 by 400 meters with Mari of White (second), Bouington less innings. stole a base and scored In the 400 meters, Madelyn Johnson, Jade Cothran, Bar- (third) and Lacour (fourth). two runs, Shealy singled, Gortemoller took first, Emily wick and Gortemoller and the Tori Fountain, a senior, failed Wewahitchka 6, drove in a run and scored Barwick second and Ashton 4 by 800 meters with DeCosta, to qualify in the shot put (fifth) Wakulla 3 and Thompson scored and Amison fifth, just missing a Burkett, Schweikert and and discus (eighth). drove in one. The Lady Gators plated Savana Mayhann dou- five runs in the bottom of bled, scored and drove in a the sixth inning to escape run, Morgan Mayhann had with the win. an RBI and Ashley Thomp- Tiger Sharks hit district stretch run Wewahitchka had seven son scored. hits and Wakulla pitches By Tim Croft couple of weeks.” their nine-game winning streak issued two walks; two Wewahitchka 15, The Port St. Joe Star | 850-227-7827 During the past week the was snapped. more Lady Gators reached Port St. Joe 0 @PSJ_Star | [email protected] Tiger Sharks stretched a win- “We actually had more hits on errors. ning streak to nine games, than they did,” Summerlin Guffey started in the The Lady Gators pounded The next couple of weeks will found a new pitching weapon said, noting Port St. Joe had six circle and went 5 2⁄3 innings out 14 hits and 11 RBIs in be fun. as large-school power hits to three for Mosley. “We allowing four hits and three the game shortened to four That was the sentiment of Mosley ended that streak and had our opportunities; we just runs, just two earned, while innings on the mercy rule. Coach Ashley Summerlin as the responded with a win over couldn’t get anyone in. striking out five and walk- After scoring six runs in the Port St. Joe Jr./Sr. High School another traditional large school “And we can not make the ing one. first inning the Lady Gators baseball team arrives at the criti- power. mistakes we made against an Lister pitched the final 1 1⁄3 tacked on nine more in the cal juncture of the regular season. opponent like that and expect without allowing a hit. fourth, adding base runners At 7 p.m. ET Friday, the Tiger Port St. Joe 4, to win.” Wooten was 1 for 3, via walk (two) and errors Sharks (14-5) host District 4-1A Bay High 3 The bright spot, Summerlin scored twice and drove in (four). foe Bozeman. said, was sophomore Carter two runs, Lister singled, Guffey was in the circle, The Bucks are undefeated thus Tanner Amison earned the Dorsch, making his first var- drove in a run and scored, allowing no hits and strik- far in district play; Port St. Joe has win on the mound, Josh Butts sity start. Savana Mayhann had two ing out 10. one loss. earned the save and John Dorsch went the distance hits, scored and drove in Price was 2 for 3 with a After a Monday contest at Austin Gee provided the bridge giving up three hits and strik- one and Morgan Mayhann sacrifice fly, run-scored Rutherford, the Tiger Sharks host between the two at Bay. ing out three. drove in a run. and three RBIs and Madrid district foe Franklin County 6 “They did a great job getting “That was good for us,” Kristen Thompson scored was 2 for 3, stole four bases p.m. ET Tuesday and follow that ahead of hitters,” Summerlin Summerlin said. “We have and drove in a run and in four attempts and scored with a Friday trip to Bozeman to said. another kid we can put up there Madrid singled. three times to help pace the finish the district slate. The Tiger Sharks pounded on the mound and have confi- Wewahitchka offense. The Tiger Sharks could end out nine hits, with Kelvin Grif- dence he will compete.” Wewahitchka 7, Shealy doubled, singled, that stretch anywhere from a fin doubling, singling twice and Bozeman 0 drove in two and scored, one to a four seed for the district driving in two runs. Port St. Joe 12, Guffey had two doubles, tournament. “That double really got us Vernon 1 Guffey pitched a three- a single and drove in two, “We are going pretty good, started,” Summerlin said. hit shutout, striking out Wooten a triple and walk, but we have a tall task ahead,” “Jaden Grantland, whose been Gee got the start on the five and the Lady Gators scored three runs and drove Summerlin said. “We are still in going good for us, and Jacob mound and the win with relief scored six runs in the in one and Lister singled control of our own destiny. We’re Hopper each had two hits.” innings from Hopper and second and third innings. and scored. just excited for the opportunity. Dorsch in a game shortened to Madrid was 2 for 4, Savana Mayhann dou- It’s what you want when you get Mosley 4, five innings based on the mercy scored one and drove in bled, scored and drove in to the final weeks of the season. Port St. Joe 0 rule. one, Wooten singled and a run, Morgan Mayhann “To get where we want to be, Every hitter in the lineup save drove in two, Lister singled singled, scored and drove to be the program we want to The Tiger Sharks held their one had a hit, with Caleb Butts and scored twice, Shealy in one, Kristen Thompson be, this is where you want to be own against the powerhouse and Grantland with two hits. drove in two and scored singled and scored twice at the end of the season, with Dolphins, trailing just 1-0 The Tiger Sharks also stole and Guffey had an RBI and Ashley Thompson an opportunity. It will be a fun entering the sixth inning before five bases. sacrifice fly. scored twice.

WHS boys third, girls fi fth at district track and fi eld championships

Star Staff Report Joe the girls. The Gator contingent is led meter race • Zach McFarland – second in The Wewahitchka boys by district champions Elijah • Rayanna Penix – third in 3200 3200 meters and fourth in 1600 The Wewahitchka Jr./Sr. finished a solid third, and the Shackelford (discus) and Mario meter race meters High School track teams com- Lady Gators earned a fifth place Cole (800 meters). • Girls 4 x 800 meter relay team of • Boys 4 x 800 team of Zach peted in the District 2-1A meet finish. Other WHS regional quali- Claudia Peoples, McKenzie Hick- McFarland, Mario Cole, Jaylen at Deane Bozeman School. As By finishing among the fiers include: man, Karen Burch and Madilyn Desrosier, Zander Hanlon fi n- the temperatures climbed into top four in their events, 15 Etheridge fi nished second ished second the high 80s, nine teams vied for Gator athletes moved on to • Shurrell Jackson – second in the • Girls 4 x 400 meter relay team of • Boys 4 x 400 meter relay team district championship honors. the regional meet sched- 100 and 200 meter races Claudia Peoples, Hailey McDan- of Jaylen Desrosier, Mario Cole, The Blountstown Tigers took uled for Saturday, April 27 in • Mariah Baker – second in discus iel, McKenzie Hickman and Alex Williams and Zach Mcfar- the boys’ division and Port St. Jacksonville. • Karen Burch – second in 3200 Shurrell Jackson fi nished third land fi nished third * ** A10 Thursday, April 18, 2019 | The Star SCENE AROUND

Star Staff Report wrought. So, we are going to keep this page as a reminder Hurricane Michael may of all that has made this spot, have robbed our community and will once again make this of much, but not the essence spot, paradise for visitors and of why so many of us are residents. here and will remain here to Please submit your photos dig out from what Michael to [email protected].

A ‘watercolor’ sunset. [COURTESY OF DAVE EVANS]

Sunset over St. Joseph Bay. [COURTESY OF PATTI BLAYLOCK]

Early morning on St. Joe Beach. [COURTESY OF GINA BRAMBLE]

Water fl ows along under Monument Ave. on its way to the bay [COURTESY OF GAIL BICKNELL]

Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. [COURTESY OF CAROL BUIKEMA]

A Merganzer fl oats along at Mexico Beach. [COURTESY OF BECKY BLOCK]

Send us your photos that spotlight the best that Gulf Coast has to offer. This page is for photos sub- A Sandhill Crane searches for food in a St. Joe Beach backyard mitted to The Star by readers. Please submit your photos to tcroft@starfl .com. [COURTESY OF SUSAN WOZNIAK] * ** The Star | Thursday, April 18, 2019 B1 COMMUNITY

Tourist The cost of rebounding from destruction decline GCEC Hurricane hurricane, GCEC had 16,517 Michael repairs total members and 20,924 active less than more than $80 million meters. The cooperative has projected Special to The Star approximately 75 employ- ees. That number grew to By Tim Croft WEWAHITCHKA– approximately 1,600 when The Port St. Joe Star | 850-227-7827 The road to healing and contract crews and mutual @PSJ_Star | [email protected] rebuilding following Hur- aid crews from electric coop- ricane Michael is, and will eratives across the country Maybe the summer will turn continue to be, a long and rallied together in the nonstop out to be more solemn, maybe difficult journey for Gulf power restoration effort that the first five months of the Coast Electric Coopera- took place during the weeks Tourist Development Coun- tive, its members and our following Hurricane Michael. cil’s fiscal year has just been a communities. The near-Category 5 hur- happy mirage. Gulf Coast Electric Coop- ricane’s 155 mph winds left And then again the modest erative is headquartered in GCEC’s electrical system drop in bed tax revenue in Wewahitchka, with a dis- in ruins. After the storm those first five months could trict office in Southport Contract and mutual aid crews worked alongside Gulf Coast passed, not one meter was turn into a prescient indicator and Parker. The coopera- Electric Cooperative employees in the weeks following Hurricane turning. The huge challenge that while the summer season tive’s district office located Michael. The power restoration effort has cost the cooperative of replacing 349 miles of line might be different, a season it in Parker was severely dam- $72 million, with total recovery costs expected to reach the $90 began. To put this in per- will still be. aged during the storm and is million mark. [SPECIAL TO THE STAR] spective, this is the distance The latest bed tax numbers temporarily closed. from Wewahitchka to Chat- from the Gulf County Tax The cooperative serves Walton and Washington power to 16,127 members tanooga, Tenn. Collector’s Office show rev- electricity to parts of Bay, counties. Approximately and 19,978 meters in these enue slid by just 7 percent in Calhoun, Gulf, Jackson, 2,600 miles of line deliver six counties. Prior to the See COST, B5 February. That report came after Jan- uary showed just an 11 percent fall in bed taxes. The first five months of the fiscal year that began in Oct. 1, nine days before Hurricane Michael, are off just 16 percent compared to the same period during what turned out to be a record-setting year. The percentages can be a tad misleading; revenue collec- tions are off just $64,000 for the year compared to last year, but, it should be repeated, was a record-setting year for col- lections which topped $2.1 million. “That is pretty good, to be down just 7 percent,” said TDC executive direc- tor Kelli Godwin. “I think we are bouncing back pretty well with 7 percent in February and 11 percent the month before that. “We’ll find out what the new normal is this summer. We are just hopeful that summer will be strong.” Godwin said indications from most lodging partners are that whatever they bring Tracy Bowers, Jalyan Badillo and Dave Nave with Florida TaxWatch. [TIM CROFT | THE STAR] to market by summer is likely all the inventory that will be brought back; there will be losses. One of the larger lodg- WES sixth-grader wins ing partners has back online about 30 percent of their pre-storm inventory as of this week. college scholarship Several drivers helped recent trends, Godwin said. The most significant might Part of Florida “I have always tried to begin each day on the best foot excellence and greatness to have been the $250,000 the TaxWatch honors forward. Teachers don’t teach to receive any kind of come out of you.” TDC received from Visit for former principal award; principals don’t lead to receive any kind of Badillo’s scholarship was Florida. award. To see children excel and be the best they can be one of the fringe benefits, That money had to spent By Tim Croft … therein lies a true reward, a true joy.” if you will, of Bowers, who on marketing, an area of the The Port St. Joe Star now oversees testing in the budget where the TDC had 850-227-7827 | @PSJ_Star Tracy Bowers district, being named by pulled back at the request [email protected] Florida TaxWatch last year of the Board of County as one of the top three ele- Commissioners. A privilege quickly Elementary,” Bowers said brought to the podium mentary school principals in “That (Visit Florida money) morphed into a challenge Tuesday during an event in Jalyan Badillo, a current the state. has been awesome for us,” for Tracy Bowers. the school’s media center. sixth-grader, and the sudden Florida TaxWatch, a gov- Godwin adding an emphasis The former principal at The student Bowers ulti- owner of framed copy of her ernment watchdog agency, to “awesome.” Wewahitchka Elementary mately selected, she said, ticket to college, fully paid. has recognized and honored “We’ve been able to go into School was offered the wore kindness as a coat and The tears were quick to the top three principals in markets where we hadn’t been opportunity, or as Bowers projected a positive attitude bubble up as Badillo tried elementary school, middle able to do much the last year. characterized it, “the privi- in and out of the classroom. to put into words the deep school and high school the We also got into some good lege,” to select one student She adhered, Bowers thanks her face revealed, past six years. regional magazines. I think to receive a fully-paid said, to her own philosophy contrasting a beaming smile TaxWatch accepts no one of the reasons we are scholarship from Florida anchored by a determina- with emotional tears streak- nominations, Vice-Pres- doing so will is that grant.” Pre-Paid. tion to be the best she could ing her cheeks. ident Bob Nave said, but The TDC board will receive That student had to be be each and every day. “Thank you, Ms. Bowers,” uses a “data-driven meth- a presentation of the third an “A-plus” student, but “She is very respectful she said, adding, in a whis- odology” looking at student phase of the campaign using that did not exactly narrow and very well-mannered,” per, she would make Ms. learning gains on standard- Visit Florida dollars during the the possibilities all that Bowers said. “She is a very Bowers proud. ized testing over the prior regular meeting May 7. precipitously. hard worker who puts her Bowers encouraged Jalyan, three years. “There are so many A-plus best foot forward every day.” “Excellence and great- See TOURIST, B5 students at Wewahitchka And with that Bowers ness are in you. Allow that See BOWERS, B5

TRIVIA FUN

“Trivia Fun” with Wilson 1. Whose Oval Office desk 3. What is Hobbes in the comic many home runs? Casey, Guinness World chair was a helicopter seat with strip “Calvin and Hobbes”? 785, 807, 868, 882 Record Holder from Wood- built-in ashtray? Collie, Tiger, Snake, Chimp 6. What is unleavened bread ruff, S.C., is published in Eisenhower, LBJ, Carter, 4. Whose secret agent number called? more than 500 newspa- H.W. Bush is/was “000”? Meicen, Matzoh, Mezen, pers across the country. 2. In modern slang, what’s Mata Hari, James Bond, Metini Wilson Casey Comments, questions or sug- sleeping at school or work with Maxwell Smart, Secret gestions? WC@TriviaGuy. your eyes open? Squirrel ANSWERS: 1. LBJ, 2. com Drocking, Gigging, Jawn- 5. Japanese baseball star Glazing, 3. Tiger, 4. Secret ing, Glazing Sadaharu Oh retired with how Squirrel, 5. 868, 6. Matzoh * ** B2 Thursday, April 18, 2019 | The Star SOCIETY

[SPECIAL TO THE STAR] Rotary donates to arts center

Special to The Star education classes and workshops. The Joe will The Port St. Joe be open in May and these Rotary Club presented funds will help with the [SPECIAL TO THE STAR] a check for $1,000 to classes and programs The Joe Center for the that are being planned Arts, the community for many of the shows art center located on 201 scheduled for 2019. Sheriff Mike’s Easter Basket/ Reid Ave. in Port St. Joe. The Port St. Joe The grant is designated Rotary Club meets on for program support Thursdays from 12-1 Food Drive most successful ever for children and adult p.m. ET at the Hospital.

Dr. Pat Hardman one cute little fox that Special to The Star made its way into the GFWC Wewahitchka group. In addition 150 Thanks to donations gift cards for the Piggly from all the many folks Wiggly will be given to Woman’s Club news and friends and to the families so they will have Murphy Family Foun- a great Easter Dinner. Special to The Star Signs of Child abuse: dation for the generous Lissa Delany and Carolyn donation to Coastal Com- Hilley, two CCA vol- GFWC Wewahitchka • Unusual fearfulness munity Association of unteer Board members, Woman’s Club held a • Poor socialization South Gulf County, CCA made it all happen. Pulled Pork Fundraiser skills was able to provide Sher- To all the donors, have and it was a huge suc- • Delayed emotional, iff Mike Harrison and a Blessed Easter, because cess. All proceeds will go language or academic his Easter Bunny Help- you provided many fam- towards scholarships for development ers with more baskets, ilies and children in Gulf well deserving students. • Unexplained bruises, stuffed animals and food County, who are still Many thanks to all who welts or fractures than ever before. trying to recover from the made this event happen • Lack of appropri- We were able hand over devastation of Michael, a and thanks to the com- ate hygiene, dress or to Sheriff Mike over 220 Happy Easter. Thank you. munity for coming out to nutrition baskets, over 100 stuffed Be kind, be gentle, be support this event. • Repeated school bunnies and chicks and patient. [SPECIAL TO THE STAR] GFWC Wewahitchka absences Woman’s Club Domes- tic Abuse If you suspect child There’s NO excuse for abuse of any age, notify Child abuse! a teacher, minister, law PSJ Garden Club news Know the signs...& enforcement or call act! Florida Abuse Hotline April is national child at 1-800-962-2873. Dial Special to The Star program on photograph- abuse awareness month. 911 in an emergency. ing flowers, animals and The GFWC Wewa- Let the law investigate. The past week was a our natural environment. hitchka Woman’s Club You can remain anon- busy one for the Port St. Skip entertained all with a works to educate our ymous unless you are in Joe Garden Club. The slide show presentation of community so NO child a profession required annual state convention his favorite photographs. grows up in fear and or by law to report. www. for the Florida Federation Skip’s advice for those hurt. Dontmissthe signs.org of Garden Clubs was held interested in pursuing April 7-9 in St. Augus- photography as a hobby is tine. Several Port St. Joe to always, always carry a Garden Club members camera wherever you go. attended having a fan- Then when you see that DAR news tastic time while learning perfect shot arise you will so much about garden- be in position to capture Special to The Star to share. Plans will be ing and conservation in the moment. Programs made for the May Picnic Florida. will be on hiatus over the The St. Joseph Bay as well as the Installa- Thursday, April 11, the summer resuming again Native coastal plants. [SPECIAL TO THE STAR] Chapter of NSDAR will tion of Officers. Club held its monthly on Sept. 12 at the Port St. hold their April meet- Anyone wishing to members meeting. At the Joe Garden Center. We ing 11 a.m. ET April 24 at attend, please email at meeting a new slate of look forward to seeing you which was a resound- plants. If you would the Gulf County Public [email protected] or officers was elected and all then. ing success. This year for like to purchase native Library. call Colleen Burlingame Skip Love, a Garden Club Saturday was the Club’s the first time we offered coastal dune stabilizing Please bring a salad at 850-227-8516. member, presented a annual plant and yard sale native coastal dune sta- plants please email psj- bilizing plants including [email protected] sea oats, dune sunflow- for further information by ers and various grasses to Friday, April 26. We will assist homeowners in sta- only be placing one order bilizing their sandy yards so if you have an interest and dunes. act now. We sold out of the Thank you to the com- natives fairly early and munity for coming out to received inquiries from our sale and a very special club and community thank you to the various members about the pos- community members who sibility of purchasing donated their plants to us additional native coastal for the sale.

* ** The Star | Thursday, April 18, 2019 B3 SCHOOL NEWS

S.O.A.R.-ing at PSJES Florida School Boards join state leaders in Tallahassee

Advocate for public education

Special to The Star

TALLAHASSEE – Over 150 school board members from across the state recently S.O.A.R. students for the week of April 12 at Port St. Joe convened in Tallahassee to Elementary School. [SPECIAL TO THE STAR] participate in leadership devel- opment training, legislative briefings, and advocacy ses- sions to prepare for visits to the From left, Denny McGlon, Senator Bill Montford, Ruby Knox and Capitol. Cindy Belin. [SPECIAL TO THE STAR] To kick off the week, over 45 school board members elected following Friday’s Board of Vance Aloupis (R-115), Anna V. in 2018 attended the second Directors’ Meeting. “They Eskamani (D-47), Melony Bell installment of New School Board [members] left Tallahassee (R-56), former school board Member Academy. They were more hopeful about education member Susan Valdes(D-62), joined by veteran members on in Florida than ever before.” Fentrice Driskell (D-63), Dotie Wednesday to receive updates Highlights of the event Joseph (D-108), Loranne Aus- on current progress of Florida’s included a session with Florida laey (D-9). Legislative Session, policy and Education Commissioner Rich- The Florida School Boards budget items on the move, and ard Corcoran, as well as remarks Association (FSBA) provides what to expect in the coming from Commissioner of Agri- leadership development oppor- days. culture and Consumer Services tunities and a vast network for “FSBA members arrived Nikki Fried. Additional brief- school board members to pre- in Tallahassee energized and ings and remarks came from serve their mission: to increase excited. They spent time work- Senate Education Vice Chair Bill student achievement through ing to understand the issues, Montord (D-3), House Pre-K12 the development of effective talking with their legislators, and Innovation Chair Ralph Mas- board leadership and advocacy [SPECIAL TO THE STAR] collaborating with each other,” sulo (R-34), House Pre-K12 in public schools. To learn more, commented FSBA Execu- Quality Chair Byron Donalds please visit www.fsba.org and PSJHS honors military kids tive Director Andrea Messina (R-80), and Representatives follow @FLSchoolBoards.

Special to The Star deployment of one or both parents, lasting between April is the month of the six months and two years. military child and Port St. Joe Despite all the hardships Jr./Sr. High School, with help they face, military chil- Kindergarten registration at PSJES from senior Hannah Cop- dren are shown on average pock, is proud to recognize to have lower delinquency Special to The Star the Kindergarten gate and then Florida immunizations, the our “military brats.” Military rates and higher achieve- proceed to the Kindergarten Social Security card, and proof kids sacrifice just like their ment scores than civilian Kindergarten registration will building. The Kindergarten gate of a physical within the last 12 military parents do; in fact, children. be held at Port St. Joe Elemen- is located behind the school off months. Registration forms they relocate 10 times more PSJHS salutes Hannah tary School on Friday, April 26, of 22nd Street and beside the may be picked up in the school often than civilian families— Coppock, Cameron and from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. ET for soccer fields. Parking is avail- office prior to April 26. For on average, every 2 to 3 years. Brian Lindsey, Malakai children who will be 5 years old able at this gate. Parents need more information you may call More than 900,000 chil- Richey, Madison Jasinski, on or before Sept. 1. Parents and to bring their child, a copy of Port St. Joe Elementary School dren have experienced the and Alayna and Saige Willis. children should enter through the birth certificate, proof of at 227-1221.

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NF-1091654 * ** B4 Thursday, April 18, 2019 | The Star FAITH

ROBERT ELMER LYNN Robert Elmer Lynn, “Big R” loved to Jesus saved us before we “Big R,” born May 29, play his guitar, hunt 1957, was preceded and fish. The Lord in death by father blessed “Big R” with (Possum) Lynn and many talents such knew we needed a Savior mother Vonia Ruth as building boats, and one of his dearest houses, fireplaces and friends, Tommy (Fat even paper mills. as they tear through His helps answer this ques- borne the punishment for Albert) Anderson. He He passed away flesh. When you look up, tion: “Who for the joy our sins, life and death for is survived by a sister, March 27, 2019. There you see Jesus hanging on that was set before him us would be unimagin- Teresa and husband will be a Celebration a wooden cross – bloody. endured the cross, despis- ably, horrifically different. Joe Watkins; two of Life 10:30 a.m. CT Unrecognizably bloody. ing the shame …” Picture a life in which sons, Robbie Lynn, April 27, 2019 at Lake Six long agonizing It’s easy to understand we were never free of the Jr. and wife, Renee, Park in Wewahitchka. hours pass until He finally that Jesus looked forward control sin has over us. and John Lynn; and All friends and family SSherylheryl HH.. BoldtBoldt bows His head and dies. to defeating Satan by His Or one in which we lived three grandchildren are welcome to attend “No!” You drop to death and resurrection without ever experienc- that he loved dearly, and celebrate the life he words on the your knees in devastat- and returning to live with ing unconditional love. Blake Lynn, Jacob Lynn and times of “Big R.” pages are vivid. ing grief. “Why?!” His Father in heaven. Yet Or a life empty of hope and Trinity Lynn. May He Rest in Peace. T So excruciatingly The scene fades, but as magnificent as these because we wouldn’t vivid that you wish the the emotion continues. incentives were, I believe have the assurance of plot would read differ- As you read on, a differ- we (each one of us) were eternity with our Savior. FAITH BRIEFS ently. Emotions catch ent kind of tears stream a big part of the joy that Thankfully, we don’t in your throat, and sud- down your face. Tears was set before Him. have to envision these Special to The Star Lentz at Port St. Joe denly, you’re there of amazement. Tears of It’s impossible to com- scenarios. Our Savior, “for Elementary School. For – part of the story. indebtedness. After years prehend the love God the joy that was set before Senior ‘Kings more information con- “Stop!” you scream of not understanding the has for us. Our heavenly him,” chose to endure the and Queens’ at tact Krystal Terry at as soldiers viciously beat gospel message, you finally Father knew that if Jesus cross – even before we Beach Baptist 227-1724. Jesus. But the brutal slap- get it. “You suffered all of had not died and risen from knew we needed Him to. ping, mocking and whip- that …” you whisper as the the grave, we would’ve Every Tuesday and Parent Night ping continues. You clap reality sinks in. “For me?” suffered the unbearable Sheryl H. Boldt is the Thursday at 10 a.m. ET Out with FUMC your hands over your ears, What would inspire consequences of our sins – author of the blog, www. Beach Baptist Chapel desperate to shut out the such an act of amazing, from the moment we were TodayCanBeDifferent. hosts “Senior Kings and First United Methodist pounding of the nails and incomprehensible love? born all the way through net. You can reach her at Queens” hand-and-foot Church is sponsoring a the agony of Jesus’ screams Hebrews 12:2 (ESV) eternity. Had Jesus not [email protected]. game in the Fellowship “Parent Night Out” 6-10 Hall. p.m. ET Saturday, April 27 at 510 Fourth Street, ‘Ties and Tiaras’ the former Care Closet. father/daughter dance The cost is $30 per child FUMC says thanks for fundraiser with an additional sibling First United Meth- discount. Call 832-9500 Special to The Star tent event was three days as odist Church will host to sign up. was the cookout. With all “Ties and Tiaras: A Deepest gratitude to the the contributions from Mr. father/daughter dance” Men’s Fellowship First United Methodist Duren and staff, his vendors 7-10 p.m. ET Friday, at New Life of Port St. Joe Men’s and and the community we were April 26 in the church’s Women’s clubs, all the won- able to raise $3,400 for the Great Hall. The cost is New Life Christian derful volunteers that gave rebuilding fund of the First $20 per father figure, Center will host a Men’s their time and expertise, Mr. United Methodist Church no matter how many Fellowship at 9 a.m. ET George Duren and the staff of Port St. Joe. A special princesses he brings. Saturday, April 27. The at the Piggly Wiggly and thank you to all of you that Tickets are available at guest speaker will be Blue Water Outriggers, Sand came and enjoyed burgers First United Method- Jeremy Dixon, record- Dollar Café for the delicious and hot dogs to support this ist Church, Anchored ing artist and worship brownies and Jimmy Rogers wonderful event. From left, Mike Williamson, Jerry Jessen, Pastor Geoffrey South, Forgotten Coast leader at First Baptist for the use of his grill. This The check for $3,400 was Lentz, George Duren and Boyd Pickett. [TIM CROFT | THE Athletics and from Liz Church of Port St. Joe. was the first time BWOR presented to Preacher STAR] Ohio church assists in rebuilding eff orts

An Ohio group work- St. Joe. The Columbus- ing under the umbrella based volunteers were of UMCOR, The United working on getting Mary Methodist Committee Belin’s Palm Ave. home in on Relief, was in town shape to allow Ms. Belin last week assisting with to move back in. --- Tim rebuilding efforts in Port Croft.

[PHOTOS TIM CROFT | THE STAR]

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TOURIST BOWERS

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In addition, the Visitor’s “(Bowers) is winning this Guide 2019 has been in award because of your hard demand, with the TDC dis- work,” Nave told a library tributing more than 20,000 full of fifth-graders. in the two months since it Bowers was principal at rolled off the press. WES for four years prior to “People are asking for the the current school year and book and that is exciting,” before that was named the Godwin said. county’s Teacher of the Year. Another positive sign is She and the other eight the slight uptick in forms principals honored by Tax- being submitted to the Tax Watch for 2018 will assemble Collector from new lodging for a convention next month partners and bed tax collec- at which statewide winners tors in the private sector. at each education level will “I feel like we are coming be named. back,” Godwin said, noting Bowers, as she subtly the increase. “The beach is emphasized during the flatter, but you can see the event, is not one for the new sea oats coming back, spotlight, adding she a lot of green is coming was “deeply touched and back.” very humbled” by the And, Godwin said, visi- recognition. tors have noticed. “I have always tried to “We have had a lot of begin each day on the best Tracy Bowers and Jalyan Badillo. [TIM CROFT | THE STAR] great comments,” Godwin foot forward,” Bowers said. said, noting that recent “Teachers don’t teach to and be the best they can be her way Bowers was able to had been completed, Jalyan Spring Breaks from Atlanta receive any kind of award; … therein lies a true reward, bestow a college scholarship had composed herself suf- and Michigan should be principals don’t lead to a true joy.” on one deserving student. ficiently to grin widely reflected in positive num- receive any kind of award. On the upside of having And by the time photos and added, “I am just so bers for April and March. “To see children excel the spotlight briefly pointed with friends and family honored.”

that are going through the Management) and FDEM will reduce the total interest balance between keeping COST approval process of being (Florida Department of charges it has to pay while the cooperative financially paid. Emergency Management) awaiting FEMA and FDEM sound while at the same From Page B1 The expenses continue to for reimbursement for large reimbursement. time impacting our mem- mount as GCEC continues the portions of its recovery costs Like other utilities bers’ power bills as little as recovery process. All in all, and to reduce the impact of impacted by significant possible.” Additionally, 3,500 poles recovery costs are expected these costs being passed on storms, Gulf Coast Elec- “Because co-ops are mem- and 2,095 transformers were to amount to $90 million. In to GCEC members. In the tric Cooperative must find ber-owned, we have a board replaced. order to cover these hurri- past few years, FDEM has an appropriate solution for of directors, elected by and Hurricane Michael caused cane-related expenses, the often taken years to reim- adjusting rates to cover these from the membership, to more than $25 billion in dam- cooperative had to acquire an burse storm-related costs expenses. represent our service terri- ages. Gulf Coast Electric’s emergency line of credit from due to excessive and lengthy “GCEC management is tory. The territory is divided share equates to more than the National Rural Utilities audit processes. working diligently to deter- into nine areas, with one $80 million: Cooperative Finance Cor- Since Hurricane Michael mine the best way to recover trustee elected from each • So far, almost $80 million poration. The current debt made landfall, political the tremendous expenses area to ensure that all mem- has been paid to contrac- amount is $80 million, with leaders have changed some associated with repairing bers are equally represented. tors, vendors, and mutual an estimated $245,000 in FDEM regulations to allow the destruction Hurricane Management is keeping our aid crews (crews from other monthly interest charges. for reimbursements to be Michael caused to our distri- board of directors informed electric cooperatives). GCEC is a non-profit coop- paid much earlier than they bution system,” said GCEC during this rate evaluation • There is another erative. As such, it relies on have been in the past. Faster CEO/General Manager John process and is seeking their $8,658,750 in invoices FEMA (Federal Emergency reimbursement to GCEC Bartley. “There is a careful input.”

* ** B6 Thursday, April 18, 2019 | The Star

WHAT SOUTHERN FOLKS EAT Springing forward with hope

malted milk eggs (shown), jelly beans or other small egg- shaped candy

Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Stephanie Hill-Fraizer Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. “The day the Lord created hope was 2. In a large bowl, stir together probably the same day the sweetened condensed milk, He created Spring.” egg white, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until combined. Bern Williams 3. Add in the coconut and mix irds were chirping well. outside my window B when I woke up today, 4. With a spoon, scoop up 2 to the only indicator I ever 3 tablespoons of the dough and need to make me aware that place the dough onto the pre- spring has arrived. Those pared baking sheet. Form the little creatures seemed to Coconut bird nest cookies. [SPECIAL TO THE STAR] cookies into the shape of a bird be so happy, flying around nest. Press down the center in the warm sunshine on birds as they built their nests with your thumb. this sunny day. The hum- among its branches in the mingbirds started staking spring. Happily, the camellia 5. Bake cookies for 17 to 20 their claim on the feeders I survived Hurricane Michael, minutes, or until slightly put out over the weekend, ready to move forward, golden brown. Remove from and I sat on my porch for a soaking up the sunshine that the oven and, while warm, few minutes watching them it enjoys in the yard. Hope! press your thumb or a small while I sipped my iced coffee. “Easter spells out beauty, spoon down in the center of It really is a gorgeous time the rare beauty of new the nests again. of year in the South. While life.” – S.D. Gordon my northern friends are When Easter arrived each 6. Cool the cookies on the baking still complaining about cold year in Gulf County, all the sheets (about 5 minutes) or until temperatures as they bundle flowers and plants they they are fi rm and set. Remove up the children for school, worked so hard to place with a spatula onto a cooling down here we are beginning in the garden and flower rack to cool completely. to plant our tomatoes and beds were at their pretti- zinnias, pulling out our gar- est, exploding with color 7. Place about a tablespoon of dening hats and sunscreen. and scrumptious scent. Nutella or marshmallow fl uff in My family has always After our morning at the center of each nest. Place enjoyed the ritual of garden- church, we would happily three egg candies in the center ing in the spring. I will admit, take our overflowing Eas- of the nest and gently press. I did not especially enjoy it ter baskets over to Grand- when Mom would take my daddy’s house to do an egg Makes about 10-15 cookie sister and me over to her hunt in his yard, wearing the nests, depending upon how parents’ home on Ponce de pretty pastel-colored dresses large or small you make them. Leon Street to dig in Gram- mom had sewn for us as we my’s flower garden, planting searched under rose bushes, I hope that you will enjoy petunias or impatiens, hos- in the crooks of small live sharing these with someone tas or periwinkles. I was too oaks, and inside flower pots this spring! If you do, I would young, I suppose, to enjoy the filled with petunias. Some- love to see your pictures; email thrill of watching those things times Grammy would even [SPECIAL TO THE STAR] them to steph@whatsouthern- spring up from the sandy soil hide a few plastic eggs with folkseat.com. over the following months, quarters inside for us to find! flowering in every yard. of spiritual rebirth, and of becoming something new We’d go back home after a To celebrate the season caring for the earth. Enjoy Stephanie Hill-Frazier is and more beautiful. But Mom delicious family dinner, only of new beginnings, each that time with someone a writer, food blogger and and Grammy understood. to hunt eggs again several spring I break out this sweet you love this spring! regional television chef, My parents did the same times throughout the day recipe for bird nest cookies, whose on-air nickname is thing at our house. There in our own yard in between which I am excited to share Coconut bird nest cookies “Mama Steph.” She grew up were roses in the yard and munching on the chocolate with you here this week. in Gulf County, on St. Joe a camellia bush that, when bunnies in our baskets. The They’re chewy, delicious, • 2/3 cup sweetened con- Beach, a place she will for- mom planted it, was small excitement never seems and completely adorable. densed milk ever call home. enough for us to use as a to wear off when you’re a If you have children who • 1 large egg white hurdle as we ran around the seven-year-old, does it? will be spending time at your • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla She is married and has three yard. I have a picture of my Those memories come house this spring, I espe- • 1/8 teaspoon salt young adult sons who still sister standing next to it years alive for me again each cially hope this will help you • 3 ½ cups sweetened coconut expect a chocolate Easter later as a young adult, the spring when I wake up, as to create lasting memories • ½ to 1 cup Nutella or marsh- bunny every year. You can camellia, by then, towering I did today, to sun shining with them. They easily lend mallow fl uff find more of her recipes at over her and hosting mother and birds singing and trees themselves to discussions • M&M Speck-tacular Eggs, WhatSouthernFolksEat.com.

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Deputy Clerk phone: 561-241-6901 Name in which as- feet, more or less, to AVIATION Grads work Live & Online ORDINANCE NO. 554 Pub: April 11, 18, 25, WITNESS my hand and Fax: 561-997-6909 sessed: James R & the POINT OF BEGIN- with JetBlue, United, May 2, 2019 seal of this Court on 18-131137 Joan A Cleckly NING; Delta and others- start Public Auction AN ORDINANCE OF this 9th day of APRIL Pub: April 18, 25, 2019 here with hands on April 25, 2019 23200S THE CITY OF PORT 2019. Description of Prop- ALSO: training for FAA certifi- at 11:00 A.M. 23284S ST. JOE, FLORIDA, IN THE CIRCUIT erty: cation. Financial aid if Sullivan Bros. ADVERTISEMENT AMENDING THE CAPI- COURT OF THE FOUR- REBECCA L. NORRIS, Commence at the qualified. Call AIM Construction, LLC. FOR BID: TAL IMPROVEMENTS TEENTH JUDICIAL CLERK Lot 33, Sunset Village Southwest Corner of 888-242-2649. 19612 SW 69 Place, ELEMENT OF THE CIRCUIT IN AND FOR CIRCUIT COURT, BAY Subdivision, thereof re- Section 6, Township 4 Fort Lauderdale, FL COMPREHENSIVE GULF COUNTY, FLOR- COUNTY, FLORIDA The Gulf County corded in the Public South, Range 9 West, MEDICAL OFFICE 33332 PLAN; AMENDING THE IDA School Board will be Records of Gulf Gulf County, Florida, TRAINING Heavy Equipment & CASE NO.: 18-79-CA FIVE YEAR CAPITAL B. McGee-Collins accepting bids on a County, Florida, at Plat thence North along the PROGRAM! Vehicles: 2006 IMPROVEMENT PLAN; Deputy Clerk Kubota L4701 4wd hy- Book 4, Page 19, of the West line of said Sec- Online training for Komatsu D41P-6 ADOPTING THE UP- AMERIS BANK, a Geor- Pub: April18, 25, 2019 drostatic drive tractor. Plat Records of Gulf tion 6, for 1312.50 feet, Medical Billing & Cod- Crawler Tractor - (2) DATED SCHOOL DIS- gia corporation, suc- County, Florida. thence East at a right ing career! 2005 Sakai SV201D Vi- 23218S TRICT FIVE YEAR cessor in interest by A bid package may be angle for 50.00 feet to NO PRIOR TRAINING bratory Rollers - 2006 WORK PLAN; PROVID- merger of PROSPER- IN THE CIRCUIT picked up at the Gulf All of said property concrete monument; IS REQUIRED! Ford F-250 XLT Super ING FOR REPEAL OF ITY BANK, COURT OF THE FOUR- County School Board, being in Gulf County, thence North parallel CTI can have you Duty Crew Cab Turbo ALL ORDINANCES OR Plaintiff, TEENTH JUDICIAL Maintenance Depart- State of Florida. Un- with the West line of trained & ready! Diesel Truck - 2013 PARTS OF ORDI- CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ment, 150 Middle less such certificate said Section 6, for 1-888-471-3711 Chevrolet 3500 HD Du- 23138S NANCES IN CONFLICT VS. GULF COUNTY, FLOR- School Road, Port St. shall be redeemed ac- 300.00 feet to a con- AskCTI.com ally Flatbed Utility ADVERTISEMENT HEREWITH, PROVID- IDA Joe, Florida 32456. cording to law, the crete monument on the Turbo Diesel Truck. GENERAL FOR BID: ING FOR SEVERA- KEVIN CHANDLER Bids may be e-mailed property described in edge of the Dead VISIT: JURISDICTION BILITY, AND PROVID- MARTIN, an individual, by contacting Woody such certificate will be Lakes for the POINT moeckerauctions.com DIVISION The Gulf County ING FOR AN EFFEC- THE UNKNOWN Borders at sold to the highest OF BEGINNING, Preview: Day of sale CASE NO. School Board will be TIVE DATE. SPOUSE OF KEVIN [email protected]. bidder in the front thence North 87 De- 9-11 AM. 15%-18% BP. 16000112CAAXMX accepting bids on the CHANDLER MARTIN, fl.us Lobby of the Gulf grees 46 Minutes 30 ABC Case #50 replacement of the Copies of the Ordi- an individual, JOHN County Courthouse, Seconds East for 2019-CA 000611 XXXX cooling tower at Port nance are available for DOE AND JANE DOE FREEDOM MORT- You may contact 1000 Cecil G. Costin, 516.61 feet to a con- MB St. Joe High School. public inspection at AS UNKNOWN TEN- GAGE CORPORATION, Woody Borders at Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, crete monument on the $500 refundable cash City of Port St. Joe City ANTS IN POSSES- Plaintiff, 850-229-8369 with any Florida at 11:00 am edge of said Lake; deposit to bid. There will be a manda- Hall, located at 305 SION, questions. E.T., Wednesday, 15th thence Northwesterly (800) 840-BIDS tory pre-bid meeting Cecil G. Costin, Sr., Defendants. vs. Pub: April 18, 25, 2019 day of May, 2019. and Southwesterly AB-1098 AU-3219 held behind Port St. Blvd., Port St. Joe, 23425S along said Lake for 600 Eric Rubin NOTICE OF SALE ANDREA ANN Joe High School, 150 Florida. PUBLIC NOTICE DATED: April 8, 2019 feet, more or less, to Middle School Road, POINTER; MICHAEL the POINT OF BEGIN- NOTICE IS HEREBY SCOTT POINTER, et al. Port St. Joe, FL on Interested persons may Florida Department of REBECCA L. NORRIS NING. Containing 0.6 KINGDOM GIVEN, that the Clerk Defendant(s). NOTICE OF Monday, April 22, 2019 attend and be heard at Division of Recreation CLERK OF THE CIR- acre, more or less. BUILDERS at 9:00 a.m. EST. the public hearing or of the Circuit Court of CUIT COURT NOTICE OF and Parks Environ- PUBLIC SALE provide comments in Gulf County, Florida, GULF COUNTY, All of said property 850-615-7517 FORECLOSURE SALE mental Protection A bid package may be writing to the City Com- pursuant to the Final FLORIDA being in Gulf County, Residential & OF picked up at the Gulf missioners, City of Port Summary Judgment of BY: Elaine Bland, State of Florida. Un- Commercial COLLATERAL Foreclosure, entered in NOTICE IS HEREBY The Florida Department County School Board, St. Joe City Hall, 305 Deputy Clerk less such certificate CONSTRUCTION Adams Arms LLC, this cause, shall sell by GIVEN pursuant to a Fi- of Environmental Pro- Maintenance Depart- Cecil G. Costin, Sr., Pub: April 11, 18, 25, shall be redeemed ac- Lic#CGC1506146 Chapter 679 public sale beginning nal Judgment of Fore- tection, Division of Rec- ment, 150 Middle Blvd, Port St. Joe, Flor- May 2, 2019 cording to law, the Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 11:00 AM eastern closure dated April 4, reation and Parks, an- School Road, Port St. ida. Transactions of property described in at 11:00 A.M. time, on the 16th day of 2019, and entered in nounces a public meet- 23491S KINGDOM Joe, Florida 32456. the public hearing will such certificate will be 1551 Gunn Highway, MAY 2019, at the Gulf 16000112CAAXMX of ing to which all persons LEGAL NOTICE Bids may be e-mailed not be recorded. Per- sold to the highest Odessa, FL 33556 County Courthouse lo- the Circuit Court of the are invited. by contacting Woody sons wishing to appeal bidder in the front Full day inspection on cated at Gulf County FOURTEENTH Judicial NOTICE OF LOGIC Borders at any decision made dur- DATE AND TIME Lobby of the Gulf 04/29/19 Courthouse, 1000 Cecil Circuit in and for GULF : AND ACCURACY [email protected] ing the hearing will County Courthouse, from 10 AM to 4 PM. G. Costin, Sr. Blvd, County, Florida, Tuesday, April 30, TEST s need a record of the 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Private inspection avail- Port St. Joe, FL 32456 wherein FREEDOM 2019, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 CITY OF PORT ST proceeding and should Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, able upon request. the following described MORTGAGE CORPO- p.m. (ET) JOE ELECTION You may contact ensure a verbatim rec- Florida at 11:00 am Well-Established Rifle real property lying and RATION is the Plaintiff MAY 14, 2019 BUILDERS Woody Borders at ord is made, including MEETING LOCATION E.T., Wednesday, Manufacturer special- being in Gulf County, and ANDREA ANN : GULF COUNTY, 850-229-8369 with any the testimony on which 22nd day of May, 850-615-7517 izing in cutting edge Florida, to-wit: POINTER; MICHAEL The Centennial Build- FLORIDA questions. the appeal is based. 2019. Residential & technology and first SCOTT POINTER are ing, 2201 Centennial Pub: April 11, 18, 2019 Any person who wishes Commercial Contractor and only patented ret- Starting at the North- the Defendant(s). Re- Drive, Port St. Joe, The Logic and Accu- to attend and requires DATED: April 15, 2019 Lic#CGC1506146 rofit kit for superior per- 23140S west corner of Hugh becca L. Norris as the Florida 32456 racy test for the DS200 assistance may call the formance rifles. Collat- ADVERTISEMENT Lansden’s property, run Clerk of the Circuit Tabulation System and City Clerk’s Office at GENERAL SUBJECT REBECCA L. NORRIS eral will include all tan- FOR BID: westward on South Court will sell to the the Automark System (850) 229-8261, Ext. MATTER TO BE CON- CLERK OF THE CIR- gible and intangible as- side of Highway 22, highest and best bid- to be used for the May 129. SIDERED: CUIT COURT sets owned by Adams The Gulf County 721 feet; then turn der for cash at the An agency 14, 2019 City of Port St. GULF COUNTY, Arms, LLC and will be School Board will be Southwestward 908 Front Lobby 1000 Cecil update and opportunity Joe Election will be CITY COMMISSION OF FLORIDA KINGDOM sold in one lot. Com- accepting bids on the feet to the Point of be- G. Costin, Sr., Blvd., for the public to com- held at the Gulf County THE CITY OF PORT BY: Elaine Bland, plete asset list upon re- replacement of the fuel ginning; begin and run Port St. Joe, FL 32456, ment on post-hurricane Supervisor of Elections BUILDERS ST. JOE, FLORIDA recovery efforts for T.H. Deputy Clerk quest. system at their in Southwest direction at 11:00 AM, on May Office, 401 Long Ave, Residential/Commercial Pub: April 18, 25, May VISIT: Wewahitchka transpor- 1205 feet to 1/2 section 16, 2019, the following Stone Memorial St. Jo- Port St Joe ROOFING BY:_S/_James “Bo” 2, 9, 2019 moeckerauctions.com tation site. line of Section 17, described property as seph Peninsula State April 24, 2018 - 9:30 CONTRACTOR Patterson or call Township 4 South, set forth in said Final Park. AM EDT. This test is 23501S Mayor-Commissioner 850-615-7517 (954) 252-2887 There will be a manda- Range 10 West; thence Judgment, to wit: open to the public. NOTICE OF A COPY OF THE Lic#CCC1329115 for details. tory pre-bid meeting run Eastward along APPLICATION FOR Attest: /s/ AGENDA MAY BE OB- To register: $20,000 held at 919 S 2nd said 1/2 section line LOT 11, OAK GAR- John M. Hanlon TAX DEED Charlotte M. Pierce, TAINED BY CON- refundable certified Street, Wewahitchka, 865 feet to Hugh DENS SUBDIVISION Supervisor of Elections City Clerk TACTING: deposit. 10% BP will FL on Monday, April Lansden’s Southeast AS RECORDED IN Gulf County, Florida NOTICE IS HEREBY Do Pub: April 18, 2019 apply. 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. corner, then run North PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE Mark Knapke, Park Pub: April 18, 2019 GIVEN that 5T Wealth AB-1098, AU-3219 EST. 23166S direction along the line 21, PUBLIC REC- Manager, T.H. Stone Partners LP, the Cer- 23497S Something Eric Rubin NOTICE OF of Hugh Lansden’s ORDS OF GULF Memorial St. Joseph tificate Holder of the NOTICE OF A bid package may be APPLICATION FOR property 1070 feet; COUNTY, FLORIDA. Peninsula State Park, following Tax Sale APPLICATION FOR picked up at the Gulf TAX DEED thence turn West and 8899 Cape San Blas Certificate, has filed Good For TAX DEED County School Board, run 538 feet back to the Property Address: 268 Road, Port St. Joe, said Certificate for a Transportation Depart- NOTICE IS HEREBY Point of Beginning. ABBY DR Florida 32456, PH# Tax Deed to be issued NOTICE IS HEREBY Tomorrow ment, 150 Middle GIVEN that Carl White This property is located WEWAHITCHKA, FL (850) 227-1327, FAX# thereon. The Tax GIVEN that Beor Fund School Road, Port St. Jr., the Certificate on Section 17, Town- 32465 (850) 227-1488 or email Deed Application 1 LLC, the Certificate Joe, Florida 32456. Holder of the follow- ship 4 South, Range 10 Mark.Knapke@flori- number, Real Estate Recycle Holder of the follow- Bids may be e-mailed ing Tax Sale Certifi- West, Gulf County, Any person claiming dadep.gov . number, Certificate ing Tax Sale Certifi- by contacting Diana cate, has filed said Florida. an interest in the sur- number, Date of Issu- Dykes at Certificate for a Tax plus from the sale, if A copy of the meeting cate, has filed said ance and Name(s) in Today Certificate for a Tax [email protected] Deed to be issued AND ALSO: any, other than the materials and agenda which it was assessed thereon. The Tax property owner as of are available before the Deed to be issued is as follows: thereon. The Tax You may contact Diana Deed Application That part of the follow- the date of the lis date of the public Deed Application Dykes at 850-227-1204 number, Real Estate ing described lands not pendens must file a meeting online at Application number, Real Estate with any questions. number, Certificate included in the above claim within 60 days https://floridadep.gov/p #2019-04Tax Sale number, Certificate Pub: April 11, 18, 2019 number, Date of Is- described tract: Begin- after the sale. arks/public-participa- Certificate #2016-853 number, Date of Is- suance and Name(s) ning at the Northwest tion. R.E. No. 05855-000R 23144S suance and Name(s) in which it was as- comer of Gordon C. Dated this 9th day of Pursuant to the provi- Date of Issuance: ADVERTISEMENT in which it was as- sessed is as follows: Martin’s property and April 2019. sions of the Americans May 31, 2016 FOR BID: sessed is as follows: run in a Southwestward with Disabilities Act, Name in which as- any person requiring The Gulf County Application #2018-18 direction along Gordon Rebecca L. Norris sessed: Williams Devel- Tax Sale C. Martin’s West line to As Clerk of the Court special accommoda- Application #2018-22 opment Co. LLC School Board will be tions to participate in Tax Sale accepting bids on the Certificate #2015-871 1/2 section line of Sec- Agent: Elaine Williams R.E. No. 04601-000R tion 17, Township 4 By: B. McGee-Collins this meeting is asked to Certificate #2016-90 replacement of the air advise the agency at R.E. No. 0456-003R handlers at Port St. Joe Date of Issuance: South, Range 10 West, As Deputy Clerk Description of Prop- May 29, 2015 1205 feet; thence run least 48 hours before Date of Issuance: erty: Pediatrics High School Gymna- the meeting by contact- May 31, 2016 sium. Name in which as- Westward along 1/2 IMPORTANT Plus, Inc. sessed: Sally Mae section line to CCC ing: Mark Knapke, as Name in which as- Lot 2, Block 1009, Mill- Dickens Road No. 8 for 209 AMERICANS WITH listed above. sessed: Rita M & Ray- view Addition, Unit No. A bid package may be mond Syfrett OT, PT & SLP picked up at the Gulf Description of Prop- feet; thence run in a DISABILITIES ACT. If 1, City of Port St. Joe, erty: Northeast direction you are a person with If you are hearing or Florida, according to County School Board, Description of Prop- Full & Part Time along the East side of a disability who needs speech impaired, the Public Records of Maintenance Depart- erty Opportunities SUB. Lot B of Lot 5 A, CCC Road No. 8, 1208 any accommodation please contact the : Gulf County, Florida. ment, 150 Middle agency using the Flor- School Road, Port St. Block A, in Port St. Joe Feet; thence run in an in order to participate Join our multi- Heights in the City of Eastern direction back in this proceeding, ida Relay Service, Commence at the All of said property Joe, Florida 32456. 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) Southwest Corner of disciplinary Bids may be e-mailed Port St. Joe, Florida. to the Point of Beginn- you are entitled, at no being in Gulf County, team in a state Size of Lot being ing 215 feet. This prop- cost to you, to the or 1(800)955-8770 Section 6, Township 4 State of Florida. Un- by contacting Woody (Voice). South, Range 9 West, of the art pediatric Borders at 25x117 1/2. Also de- erty is located on Sec- provision of certain less such certificate facility. New scribed as: The South tion 17, Township 4 assistance. Please Pub: April 18, 2019 Gulf County, Florida, shall be redeemed ac- [email protected] thence North along the graduates & CFY’s 1/2 of Lot 5, Block A. South, Range 10 West, contact the ADA Coor- 23457S cording to law, the s West line of said Sec- are encouraged Gulf County, Florida. dinator by mail at P. NOTICE OF property described in tion 6, for 1312.50 feet; to apply. All of said property O. Box 1089, Panama APPLICATION FOR such certificate will be You may contact thence East at a right Woody Borders at being in Gulf County, including improve- City, FL 32402 or by TAX DEED sold to the highest Call 850-769-5371 State of Florida. Un- ments without limitation phone at (850) angle for 50.00 feet to a bidder in the front 850-229-8369 with any concrete monument for or email less such certificate the 2003 Power Dou- 747-5338 at least NOTICE IS HEREBY Lobby of the Gulf questions. the POINT OF BEGIN- office@pediatric- shall be redeemed ac- blewide, VIN seven (7) days before GIVEN that Beor Fund County Courthouse, Pub: April 11, 18, 2019 NING, thence North splusinc.com cording to law, the CV03AL0260419B your scheduled court 1 LLC, the Certificate 1000 Cecil G. Costin, parallel with the West 23156S property described in (hereinafter the appearance, or imme- Holder of the follow- Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, line of said Section 6, PUBLIC NOTICE such certificate will be “Doublewide”) diately upon receiving ing Tax Sale Certifi- Florida at 11:00 am for 300.00 feet to a sold to the highest this notification if the cate, has filed said E.T., Wednesday, concrete monument; NOTICE IS HEREBY bidder in the front (hereinafter the time before the Certificate for a Tax 22nd day of May, thence North 87 De- GIVEN that the City Lobby of the Gulf “Property”). scheduled appear- Deed to be issued 2019. grees 46 Minutes 30 Commission of the City County Courthouse, ance is less than thereon. The Tax Seconds East for of Port St. Joe, Florida, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, ANY PERSON CLAIM- seven (7) days. If you Deed Application DATED: April 15, 2019 516.61 feet, more or at its meeting on the Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, ING AN INTEREST IN are hearing impaired, number, Real Estate less, to the edge of the Life Management Center announces the follow- Seventh day of May, Florida at 11:00 am THE SURPLUS FROM please call 711 or number, Certificate REBECCA L. NORRIS Dead Lakes; thence ing “Project Hope” career opportunities in Port 2019, at Noon. EDST, E.T., Wednesday, 15th THE SALE, IF ANY, emailnumber, Date of Is- CLERK OF THE CIR- Southerly along the St. Joe, Mexico Beach, and surrounding areas! in the regular Commis- day of May, 2019. OTHER THAN THE [email protected] suance and Name(s) CUIT COURT edge of said Lake for sion Chamber at the PROPERTY OWNER courts.org. in which it was as- GULF COUNTY, 300 feet, more or less,  Program Specialist Ward Ridge Building, DATED: April 8, 2019 AS OF THE DATE OF sessed is as follows: FLORIDA  Crisis Counselors (4) 2775 Garrison Avenue, THE LIS PENDENS Submitted by: Robert- to a point on a line that BY: Elaine Bland, bears North 85 De- Port St. Joe, Florida, REBECCA L. NORRIS MUST FILE A CLAIM son, Anschutz & Deputy Clerk To become a full-time, benefit-eligible member of Application #2018-21 grees 01 Minute East will have the 2nd read- CLERK OF THE CIR- WITHIN 60 DAYS AF- Schneid, P.L. Tax Sale Pub: April 18, 25, May the disaster recovery team and work to support ing and consideration CUIT COURT TER THE SALE. Attorneys for Plaintiff from the POINT OF BE- 2, 9, 2019 your very own community, visit Certificate #2016-712 GINNING, thence for final adoption an GULF COUNTY, Robertson, Anschutz & R.E. No. 04231-165R www.Imccares.org to apply. Ordinance with the fol- FLORIDA This Notice dated this Schneid, P.L., Boca South 85 Degrees 01 Date of Issuance: Minute West for 483 lowing title: BY: Elaine Bland, 9th day of APRIL 2019. Raton, FL 33487 May 31, 2016 EOE/AA

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