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Six more days of snapper theYOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1937 for Gulf anglers | B1 YEAR 74, NUMBER 39 tar Thursday, JULY 12, 2012 ForS breaking news, visit www.starfl.com 50¢ Director: TDC at ‘launching point’

By VALERIE GARMAN “We are just at a great place to Jenkins said. “I’ve been speak- and development of long-term “There are a lot of places — 229-7843 | @valeriegarman do really great things together,” ing to our lodging partners, and loyal customers. luxury places — that have brand- vgarman@starfl .com Jenkins said. “I feel like we’re at they’re full. We have people com- Because people take the ed themselves,” Jenkins said. “It a really good launch stage.” ing in from all over.” time to choose their vacation would be a different story if we With bed tax collections on the The TDC reported a 20.86 per- Jenkins has been on board homes based on family make up were a commodity product.” rise and area hotels and vacation cent increase in bed tax collec- with the TDC for about a month and interests, Jenkins said she Jenkins said one of her goals is rentals booked solid, Gulf County tions for May over the previous and is working to develop a uni- considers Gulf County a luxury to have the Gulf County Welcome Tourism Development Council year, a number Jenkins said she fi ed brand for Gulf County and product, much different than a Center open seven days a week Director Jennifer Jenkins sees fi nds very encouraging. market the brand around three stamp-out commodity destina- by the end of the season. Ideally, an exciting launch stage rising “Our May numbers are up major goals: increased occu- tion that sells vacation packages for the agency. over last year just shy of $20,000,” pancy, increased visitor spending based majorly on price. See TDC A10 Franklin County INTO THE WILD

By TIM CROFT accident 227-7827 | @PSJ_Star tcroft@starfl .com

Basa got back to the water kills 1 this past Sunday. quote With dozens looking on, re- By TIM CROFT quote id searchers from Gulf World in 227-7827 | @PSJ_Star Panama City Beach released quote name tcroft@starfl .com Basa, a loggerhead sea turtle, back into the warms waters of A Highland View man the Gulf of Mexico after a three- was killed last Thursday month rehab at Gulf World. morning when a pickup After some initial confusion truck crossed the center — all the feet in the sand along line on the John Gorrie the waterline seemed to befuddle Bridge in Franklin County Basa for a time —the turtle dove and struck the truck he beneath the surf and could be was driving in the opposite seen fl apping his fl ippers as he lane. pushed into deeper waters. John Parker was killed “He, she is good to go,” in the accident. His mother, said Secret Holmes-Doug- Agnes H. Parker, of Port St. las, director of the Gulf Joe was critically injured. World Marine Institute. At She died from her injuries 75 centimeters across the Sunday in a Tallahassee shell, Basa is a teenager in hospital. the turtle world and is too According to a report young to determine gender. completed by Florida High- “He has been tagged (in two way Patrol crash investiga- ways) so we can track him if he tor Sgt. Aaron StephensJUMP and —— From Page 6A does come back.” FHP homicide investigator Basa’s trip to Gulf World and Cpl. Scotty Lolley, the colli- back to the gulf waters is a saga sion occurred at 11:40 a.m. unto itself. The 70-pound turtle ET on the bridge 1 mile was discovered distressed west of Bay Shore Drive. in the water during the A 2003 Dodge Pickup, March 30 open house driven by Robert Cream- at St. Vincent National er, 62, of Eastpoint, was Wildlife Refuge. The fi rst to spy Basa See ACCIDENT A2 — loggerheads are a threatened species — near the Indian Pass boat ramp believed the object might be a log. Soon, how- Election ever, it was evident it was Basa, raising a fl ipper as if a drowning From page 6A man raising an arm for help. books David Moody and Shelly Staies, staff biologists at St. Vin- cent, went out in a boat to re- close trieve Basa, carefully navigating the turtle to shore. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Monday See INTO THE WILD A6 By TIM CROFT 227-7827 | @PSJ_Star Photo by TIM CROFT | The Star tcroft@starfl .com Staff with Gulf World Marine Institute and volunteers carefully move the 70-pound Basa to the shoreline. An easy prediction is that this will be a busy elec- tion season in Gulf County. And Supervisor of Elec- tions Linda Griffi n is seeking Government budgets to feel pinch from property values to make voters and her offi ce as prepared as possible. By TIM CROFT trend that began last year. This year’s decline repre- based on current taxing rates. With the Aug. 14 primary 227-7828 | @PSJ_Star Going back to at least 1982, sents 7.16 percent of the Board The city maintained more fast approaching, the voter tcroft@starfl .com county property values had not of County Commissioner’s ad ground, losing 5.36 percent in registration book will close dropped in any single year until valorem revenue, based on property value while the City of at 5 p.m. ET Monday. Local governments will need 2007, two years after the height current millage rates. Com- Wewahitchka declined by just 3.98 Voters cannot register to to tighten the belt again this year of the real estate bubble when missioners have indicated dur- percent. vote or switch parties after because of sliding property val- property values exploded past $2 ing early budget meetings that Looking at the two Municipal that date, and Griffi n encour- ues, but the upside is the bottom billion with a 55 percent increase they are disinclined to raise the Services Taxing Units that fund ages all eligible voters in the appears to be close. in 2005. millage rate. the local share of the bond for county to ensure their voter Taxable property values in the However, after dropping by Gulf County Schools, which by beach renourishment spotlights registration is current. county will fall for a sixth-straight more than 20 percent in both 2009 law do not permit certain exemp- the area where the property year, though the slide of just more and 2010, the decline has steadied tions allowed by the county,Subscribe will A Freedom Newspaper See ELECTION A2 than 7 percent continues a slowing somewhat.Index see revenue slide by 7.21 percent, See BUDGETS A2 xxxx Opinions 4A Obituaries 4B Legals 11B to The Star Real Estate Advertising Deadline Thursday 11:00 am ET xxxxxxx Letters to the Editor 5A Church News 5B Classifieds 12-13B TABLE OF CONTENTS Display Advertising Deadline Real Estate Ad deadline is Thursday 11 Fridaya.m. ET11:00 am ET 1B SubscribeSports to The Star 10A Law Enforcement 8B Trades & Services 14B Call 227-1278 Opinion ...... 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It makes fallout from the real estate bubble chicola when it crossed value of gulf interior lots dropped the job difficult because there is a lack of and crash. into the westbound lane 13.5 percent. And in large measure, Colbert and struck the left front of a “We lost quite a bit at the beach arm’s-length sales. It has been a difficult noted, Gulf County is subject to the 1988 Dodge Pickup, driven interior and that is what hap- same trends roiling national and by Parker, 65. After impact, pens,” said Gulf County Property year.” international markets, be it the the right rear of Parker’s Appraiser Kesley Colbert. “The banking crisis in Europe or strife truck struck the concrete beach goes up a lot and when Kesley Colbert in the Middle East or natural and barrier wall on the north things come down it goes down a Gulf County property appraiser man-made catastrophes at home. shoulder. lot.” “We are in a situation that is Parker died in the col- Colbert and his offi ce fi nalized more global than Port St. Joe, Gulf lision. His mother was the property roll by July 1 to com- When the market declines, Colbert said the DOR could County or Northwest Florida,” rushed to Tallahassee Me- ply with Department of Revenue however, property owners can be ignore short and bank sales when Colbert said. “We are tied to the morial Hospital with criti- mandates. The property roll is in retreat on value compared to they those transactions represent- markets. We are still in that ‘let’s- cal injuries. essentially a historical marker, es- assessment for a given year. ed one or two out of 50 sales. But be-cautious’ period. Creamer, in serious con- tablishing what the market refl ects Further, when there is a lack when 40 out of 50 sales involved “This year is very similar to dition, was taken to Bay — based on sales of like properties of sales, market-driven “arm’s- short or bank sales, “they have to last year; we are treading wa- Medical Center. in the county — as of Jan. 1. length” sales, the task of the ap- recognize them. They are driving ter. We are just holding on look- All three individu- “We are really historians,” Col- praiser becomes more diffi cult, as the market.” ing at the national trends. I als were wearing their bert said. “It’s part of the system. the DOR has recognized. Where The Board of County Commis- think we can see the bottom. seatbelts. Because of the law we are always once appraisers were not per- sioners and Coastal Community I think we are closer to it than Parker served in the in arrears to the market. We are al- mitted to consider short-sales or Association lobbied state lawmak- last year.” U.S. Air Force and was ways six months behind the mar- bank-sales in lieu of foreclosure, ers to allow the use of bank and Colbert also aimed to put to highly decorated from his ket. We are doing the same thing those kinds of transactions have short sales. The DOR has allowed rest a discussion that has taken service in Vietnam, earning we did in 2005, and back then ev- become that market. those sales in parts of South Flor- place in county budget meetings 14 awards and commenda- erybody was happy.” “We’ve had so many short-sales ida in recent years. For the fi rst concerning the percentage of resi- tions. He was active in the When prices are moving up, as and bank sales they’ve become the time, this year Colbert and his of- dents in the county who pay prop- VFW John C. Gainous Post was historically the case for de- market,” Colbert said. “It makes fi ce were allowed to use such sales erty tax. 10069, the American Legion cades, that system works to the the job diffi cult because there is a in assessing the property rolls. Colbert and staff assess and the Veterans of Foreign advantage of the property owner lack of arm’s-length sales. It has “I can’t sell my property for 17,527 properties in the county; Wars. who can, over those six months, been a diffi cult year. any more than the bank sold the 1,211, or just 6.9 percent, are not Those who knew him knew see the value of property move “But the state has recognized property next door for in fore- taxable and the vast majority of of his love of antique cars, higher on the market than the (bank and short sales) need to be closure,” said Dr. Pat Hardman, those properties are owned by gov- fi shing and the outdoors. county assessment. considered.” a local developer, resident and ernment, local, state and federal. A memorial service will be Saturday in Sunset Memory Gardens in Ameri- cus, Ga. Those who wish may make donations to Forgotten Coast Wounded Warriors, P. O. Box 1022, Port Saint Joe, FL, 32457.

Times city editor David Adlerstein contributed to this report

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This year’s ballot is packed, with more than 30 candidates qualifying for county offi ces and federal and state legislative seats in play. “This will be a busy year,” Griffi n said. Thursday, July 12, 2012 Local The Star| A3 Port St. Joe Commission suspends Busy season arrives for Gulf County Mosquito Control portion of sign ordinance By VALERIE GARMAN 229-7843 | @valeriegarman By VALERIE GARMAN He said Steamers will close Magidson, who noted the com- vgarman@starfl .com 229-7843 | @valeriegarman its doors this October. mission needs to avoid allowing Gulf County Mosquito Control vgarman@starfl .com “We’re closing the doors “sign pollution” like Front Beach Oct. 1 and it’s a direct result of Road in Panama City Beach. Director Mark Cothran said the The Port St. Joe Commis- that sign ordinance,” McDaniel The commission voted 5-0 to next couple weeks are going to be sion juggled the importance of said. “It’s tough to make a living allow sandwich boards, nothing rough. advertising for area merchants here.” larger than 30 by 36 inches, to be “Any year we have a storm with the potential for “sign pol- McDaniel reported a 22 per- placed by Reid Avenue business like we just had, we’ll see a spike lution” at its July 3 meeting. cent fall in business since he got owners on Highway 98 through (in mosquito activity) for a little The discussion ended with a a letter from the city about the Sept. 3. while,” Cothran said. “There’s vote to suspend a portion of the sign ordinance. During the off- Patterson directed the com- been a quantifiable increase — city’s sign ordinance that says season, McDaniel said he had to missioners to think about what enough to justify more spray.” who noted that standing water Reid Avenue businesses cannot lay off four employees to make it they can do to get some sig- Cothran said heavy rainfall in from flooding can be treated by place sandwich board signs on through. nage on Highway 98 to help the late June due to Tropical Storm the mosquito control. Highway 98 sidewalks. The sus- “No one walks on Reid Ave- merchants. Debby prompted a need for in- “Mosquitoes can go through pension will last through Labor nue,” McDaniel said. “There are In other business, the Port creased spraying and water treat- their life cycle within about sev- Day weekend. beautiful sidewalks.” St. Joe Commission: ment to kill both adult mosquitoes en days,” he said. “The eggs that Commissioner Bo Patterson Mayor Mel Magidson said  Voted to hire Kenny Wood and their larvae. were covered in water during the brought up the issue, and said the commission needs to go as a part-time maintenance “We’re working against a time storm are probably getting ready business owners on Reid Av- back and review the city’s sign contractor for the city. Wood will clock here,” Cothran said. “With- to hatch off now.” enue are struggling to capture ordinance, but if every business construct a maintenance plan in 15 minutes of being covered Cothran said summer usually business from travelers on U.S. on Reid Avenue wants to put up for the city’s water plant facil- with water (mosquito eggs) can calls for lower mosquito popula- Highway 98. a sandwich board it would be a ity and will be paid $40 per hour. hatch.” tions in the area, with spikes typi- Under the current sign ordi- big problem. His workload is not to exceed 16 After Debby dumped nearly 10 cally in the spring and the worst nance, Reid Avenue businesses George Boyer of Boyer Signs hours, or $640, per month for six inches of rain in most parts of the populations in the fall. cannot advertise on Highway 98 presented the commission months. county and combined with an ex- Despite a mid-summer mos- because off-premises signs are with options for more effective  Hired Bluemanta of Port isting spike in the mosquito popu- quito spike, Cothran is still trying prohibited. signage to help point out the St. Joe as the city’s technology lation, it created the perfect recipe to work within the limited county “People coming through downtown businesses. Boyer service provider despite a rec- for mosquito production, he said. budget. He said cuts in the last town don’t know Reid is there,” suggested condensing the in- ommendation from City Manag- The standing water in many few years to the mosquito control Patterson said. “They know formation on existing signs and er Jim Anderson to go with TJ’s areas remained weeks after the department budget have caused when they put their signs out on coming up with briefer “Down- Networking Group out of Pana- storm, Cothran said, providing the some difficulties in increasing Highway 98, their business in- town” signs to place along the ma City. The commission voted blood suckers with easy nesting spray as needed. creases. For our merchants — perimeters of Reid Avenue to 5-0 to contract with Bluemanta. access. Mosquitoes lay their eggs Cothran said he has crews nor- and there are several here today point out the area’s shopping  Discussed charging for ac- in standing water. mally spray from sunset to 11 p.m. — we want them to survive.” and dining options. cess to the city’s boat ramp in Cothran reported houses in In- and from 3 a.m. until sunrise dur- Darren McDaniel, owner “We need to follow up and do the future by either charging dian Pass still with flooded yards ing peak mosquito times. of Steamer’s Hotdogs on Reid these,” Magidson said of Boyer’s per launch or requiring boaters early last week. “Anytime we have something Avenue, addressed the commis- presentation. to purchase a permit to use the “The best thing homeowners like this, it adds something dif- sion about the issue and said the “We need to balance the goal ramp. “The government can’t can do is go outside and assess ferent to the scope of our regular strict sign ordinance has forced of clutter versus information to provide everything anymore,” their property and dump out all of year,” Cothran said. “It’s just a him out of business. where the businesses are.” said Magidson said. the standing water,” said Cothran, balancing act.”

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When John Parker of Highland and, yes, a bit of a contrarian. countless letters to the paper over brother’ View walked in this office, you stood He had no problem letting me the years on topics ranging from his at attention. know when he thought a story or distaste for single-member districts His name was Hilton, impression on Mama and When an email arrived from column or editorial had run off the to what he saw as inept spending of but folks called him a lot of the girls at Auburn him, you took notice because at the rails. There was always a twinkle in his tax dollars. “Bubba.” I’m sure he was University. bottom of that email, his sign-off, his his eyes, a slight smile creasing his And his letters, some of them a typical little I heard the signature, was in bold lettering, “I face as if saying, “Now, you know could be charitably labeled diatribes, brother. I have story countless AM COMMANDO.” better than that.” were welcome because of the source one and I’d do times and loved From time to I won’t try to provide some great — as much Mr. Parker’s brain as his anything for him it every time she time, there would be insight into Mr. Parker’s life; I did heart. He cared so much about his and he knows it. told it. She got a letter in the basket not know him much outside the community that it was almost as if I’ve never lost this starry look of incoming copy and paper and the VFW Post 10069 of this was another form of combat for a sibling, but I in her eyes when at the bottom, that “I which he was so proud and fond. him, a combat of ideas and words can’t imagine how she told it, like the AM COMMANDO” I knew he was a decorated and beliefs and values. tough it would be cranks my teenager she was caused an immediate veteran, a former special ops And it was an engagement in glance. Those letters to lose one when tractor in the early 1950s. Tim croft soldier who had answered the call which he did not know surrender. they were young. BN Heard Recently, I Star news editor and emails were and showed up valiantly when his That is a shining example of a Bubba was 11 was sitting at a unique. country beckoned. life lived, engaged with community years-old when he passed restaurant in Sandestin, Mr. Parker — I He was deeply proud of that in the most fundamental and away. It was a freak Florida, eating breakfast. had too much respect to call him by service, deeply proud of the man it passionate ways, a man to be accident. He was playing Two couples sat down any other name — had a way with made him and deeply proud of the listened to, respected, not because in the yard and stepped at the table directly words that was, shall we say, his cache that service provided – he you agreed with his viewpoint — we on a dog bone and died of across the aisle from us. own. was a man who defended the right had spirited discussions about the tetanus three days later. I wish I could have His un-textbook punctuation, his of citizens to speak freely about biomass plant, for example — but It was 1947, these kind of seen my face. I’m sure I capitalizing long stretches within their community and the issues the because his views came from a place things happened. had a smile bigger than sentences — emphasizing what community faced and he willingly of genuine concern for the world in The pain to the family Dallas on it. to him were the most important and frequently exercised that right. which he lived. was incredible. Again, No one knew him. aspects of what he was trying to say To him it was a fundamental right Communities can ill afford to lose I can’t even pretend to He was just sitting — he was special to this paper and which carried no negotiation. He was such advocates. imagine. It hit Bubba’s there with his wife and to his community. a proud American, a proud veteran, That was what Mr. Parker was brother hard. Some folks the other couple. In my Mr. Parker lost his life last week and that provided him a voice. And more than anything, an advocate for say that his introverted mind, I said to myself, in a tragic automobile accident. An he loved to voice his love for his what was good about the community personality was partly “Dog gone it Mama, there oncoming vehicle, according to the community and was something of a and for improving it, whether that due to losing his younger is Bubba’s brother.” I Florida Highway Patrol, crossed watchdog, a citizen who wished to was improving government or the brother. If that was could have reached out the center line and smashed into hold the powers that be accountable. environment or basic quality of life. the case, I sure would and touched him. the left front of Mr. Parker’s truck, It was indeed personal for There are others who knew and understand it. Never having met killing him and critically injuring Mr. Parker because his sense of loved Mr. Parker who can provide Bubba’s brother this man, I was still his mother, who passed several day community, his pride in community, more eloquent epitaphs. There are went on with life. He sure it was him. I told later. was something he carried with the others who could speak to what Mr. got married young and my children that I was He loved his mother like any same honor he wore his military Parker was and what he represented became one of the best at going over to talk to mother would hope their son would service. in their own lives. his trade. He gave back him. As they always do, love them as they entered their He did not cotton fools gladly. He But anyone engaged in the much more than he took. they begged me not to. golden years. did not abide elected officials who community, advocating for the Bubba’s brother was They didn’t realize it Mr. Parker was no spring chicken. seemed out for themselves, whether community and ways to improve successful at the most was Bubba’s brother, In his 60s, he generally carried a that official legislated in Washington, that community, well when those important parts in this life they just thought it was two- or three-day stubble flecked salt Tallahassee or Gulf County. voices are lost, it diminishes that — helping others. an opportunity for me and pepper – as with me, more of the No real surprise, then, that community just a bit. One of the things that to embarrass them in salt than pepper – with glasses and a Mr. Parker was an active and The loss of Mr. Parker is such a Bubba’s brother did was public. military-style ball cap that nestled on vocal member in a Political case. start a boy’s ranch that We finished eating and hair you guessed he might not have Action Committee formed to seek May he rest in peace. And may served as a refuge for at- I walked over to the table. cared about brushing that morning. improvement in Gulf County and its the void left by the silencing of risk and troubled teenage Bubba’s brother Despite the modest appearance, government. his voice, that voice that raised boys throughout the state. looked up at me with a he was a man to pay attention to: Mr. Parker believed there was community to the highest rung, be Maybe this was a tribute puzzled look and then tall, erect, out-spoken, opinionated, plenty to improve and he wrote filled by others of similar passion. to Bubba, I am really not a smile. I asked him if I sure. could ask him a question. My Mama had the He said, “Sure.” pleasure of meeting I asked him, “My Bubba’s brother on a few Mama always talked occasions. She told me about a fellow who would I should have married Kitty Wells the story many times come down to Auburn before she passed away. and play the piano for the I always asked the same sorority girls. Was that People, I can see my wear you out talking difference. We’d joke pointing this out to me in question, “What was you?” mistake. NOW! It wasn’t about a bunch of Monkees about it some but it never 1965. Shucks, I could have he like?” Mama always Bubba’s brother so clear back in 1974. As taking that “Last Train to was a concern for either gotten a major jump on my answered the question started laughing. He said, a matter of fact it seemed Clarksville.” of us. Well, let me think estate planning! I would the same way. She said, “That was about 60 years like the perfectly logical She probably related here a second. When have even walked out to “He wore a starched ago.” Before he had a thing to do at the time. to our sons a little better someone would call the the mailbox and collected white shirt, all the girls chance to say anything Cathy was nice, that I did. Josh house and ask to speak her check for her. The fact made over him and else, his wife chimed in, good looking and and Jess declare to my daughter… that that Cathy’s well-to-do he sure could play the “Oh he was the one, and her granddaddy to this day that chapped me a little. Or we grandfather selfishly spent piano.” Mama would go I was there.” She said it had all that money. there was no would be at a restaurant all of his money before he on to say that all of the with a big smile on her And I figured her “probably” about and the waitress would died didn’t help matters sorority girls would circle face. being six and a it! I’ve always place three menus before one bit. around the piano and She ought to know, half….well, almost figured it was us and declare, “Do And listen, if I had seven years a simple case listen to him play and ooh they’ve been married for Hunker you want to order now married an older girl, and and ah. 58 years. I asked his wife, younger than me of being young or wait for your wife to I can live for another few was just an added down enough to figure return from the ladies months the checks would In all of the “Wasn’t that dangerous?” Kesley Colbert conversations about She laughed and bonus. out what in the room?” Or we’d get in be doubled! Forget that Bubba’s brother, Mama agreed it was. The age difference has heck they were mumbling line at the Golden Corral trading Cathy in for two always ended them the We made small talk never been a stumbling about over the peanut and the cashier would twenties. That’s made same way. She would about my family and I block…..until now! We butter toast and Cocoa automatically give me for TV movie hogwash. I say, “He was such a introduced them. They married the year she Puffs. the senior discount while should have opted for a gentleman.” graduated from college. I thought the idea she charged Cathy the sixty year old! And here’s He definitely made an See Bubba A5 The only problem we of marrying someone full amount. She wouldn’t the real downturn, Cathy had back then was younger was so she’d be even ask to see an I. D. is a young 58 now. I will be she had been studying around to take care of me for goodness sakes! too old for the money to do Chaucer, statistical in my old age. She could It didn’t help any that me any good, if and when, equations and Egyptian take the dog out for a I aged rather quickly and she makes it to Social hieroglyphics instead of walk. Or wrap a blanket Cathy seemed to just stay Security age. Betty Crocker, ironing around my shoulders on the same year after year The blanket around USPS 518-880 and Erma Bombeck. But those cold winter nights. after year. You look at us your shoulders is a nice Published everyUSPHS Thursday 518-880 at 135 W. U.S. 98 Published Every Thursday at 135 West Highway 98 I’m not here today to Or maybe slip a little today and that gap seems comfort….but I’d rather PortPort St. St. Joe, Joe, Florida FL 32456 32456 tell you about that first diet coke in my Geritol. a lot wider than seven have the thousand bucks! Publisher: Rick Martin stack of pancakes or the Or point out my reading years. I think she started Something else VP/Publisher: Karen Hanes Editor: Tim Croft beanie weenie casserole. glasses were on top of taking Geritol Complete suddenly popped into my Editor: Tim Croft We’re talking that seven my head when I went to when she was eleven. mind. Cathy DID marry Circulation:1-800-345-8688Circulation: James Meadors year gap problem this searching for them. Here’s where I someone seven years morning. I even kidded her that discovered the mistake. older than her! You don’t POSTMASTER:POSTMASTER: PERIODICALPERIDICAL RATE And I will admit her I was going to trade her And it’s a whopper! I’m suppose she thought Send addressaddress change change to: to: POSTAGE POSTAGE PAID PAID AT AT youthfulness brought in for two twenty year about to be sixty-six. I’m this thing out back in TheThe Star Star PORTPORT ST. ST. JOE, JOE, FL FL 32457 32457 such joy and laughter olds when she reached fixing to start collecting at college? Those Vanderbilt P.O.P.O. Box Box 308 308 WEEKLYWEEKLY PUBLISHING PUBLISHING to our marriage. I forty. She’d throw her least some of that Social University people aren’t PortPort St. St. Joe, Joe, FL FL 32457-0308 32457-0308 marveled everyday at her head back and roar with Security money I’ve been stupid, you know. It PhonePhone (850) 850-227-1278 227-1278 boundless energy and her laughter over that one. paying into the federal seems like she majored in wanderlust for the simple, Through gales of hilarity government since 1963. economics. I bet she spent SUBSCRIPTIONS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE SUBCRIPTIONS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE even mundane things of she’d give me the old If I understand this plan, her library time reading IN COUNTY IN COUNTY ordinary life. Of course, “don’t bite off more than I’m just going to sit at P. T. Barnum and L Ron $24.15 year — $15.75 six months $24.38 year — $15.90 six months her taste in music, you can chew” speech. the house and they mail Hubbard. When I turned OUT OF COUNTY OUT OF COUNTY movies and growing up By the time she was forty, it right to the front door. forty she didn’t say one $34.65 year — $21 six months $33 year — $20 six months memories ran about I was closing in on fifty, Shucks, if back in 1974 word about trading me in Home delivery subscribers may be charged a higher rate for holiday editons. seven years behind mine. and I didn’t own a yacht, I’d a’married a girl seven for something different. TO ALL ADVERTISERS She had never heard a golf course overlooking years OLDER than me, TO ALL ADVERTISERS She’s been figuring all In case of error or omissions in advertisements the publishers do of Faron Young or seen Carmel Bay or a third her “rocking chair” money along on going out to the not holdIn case themselves of error liableor omissions for damage in advertisements, further than amount the publishers received for “Blackboard Jungle”. home in Tahiti, the twenty would have been rolling in mailbox and picking up suchdo not advertisement. hold themselves liable for damage further than the amount received for such advertisement. She thought Kitty Wells year olds were definitely for years now! MY check! was a place a cat went looking in another I’m mad at Merrill You talk about being The spoken wordword is given scant attention;attention; the the printed printed word word is is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed word to get water! She was direction……. 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The 4th of July — an and immoral. They wrote the Mission Statement is graduates of GCSD don’t learn don’t want to be Americans. We Declaration of Independence the Preamble of the U.S. to read well enough to, “secure know the Gulf County Cracker- American’s perspective to clarify who was revolting Constitution, which lists 6 Goals the Blessings of Liberty” in Christians (a.k.a., “good old against what and why. for the new United States of the tech-driven, competitive boys”) aren’t Americans. The Dear Editor: Only about 40 percent of the America — “We the People of workplace of the 21st Century. superintendents, administrators, As I sat on the beach during colonists actually supported the United States in order to The reading programs and faculty members of GCSD the 4th of July watching the the American Revolution. form a more perfect Union (1), currently being used at GCSD do not seem to aspire to be 20 miles of fi reworks stretching Fortunately, that 40 percent establish Justice (2), insure violate most of the physiology- Americans. along the beach from Port contained all the smart domestic Tranquility (3), based science developed during So, the celebration of the 4th St. Joe toward Panama City, guys and leaders. After the provide for the common defence the past 30 years regarding of July in Gulf County is strictly I suddenly recalled the lyrics Revolution, each of the Colonies (4), promote the general Welfare how students learn and for “blow-ins” and tourists. from an old song, “Life is a tried to become independent (5), and secure the Blessings think. That science has been We thank you Gulf County. It Cabaret.” I have been humming nations. That turned out to be (6) of Liberty to ourselves and validated by a Nobel Prize and was a good show. it ever since. Anyone know how a disaster. So in 1790+/-, they our Posterity, do ordain and National Science Awards. GCSD The U.S. Constitution is the to stop the loop? gathered to organize as a single establish this Constitution for would rather fail its students, Bible of American Christians. Here were thousands of country that could survive and the United States of America.” literally and fi guratively, than Mitt Romney is right, it was people watching and shooting thrive. “Secure the ‘Blessings’ of use science-based teaching “inspired by God.” It is the only off fi reworks in honor of an In order to do that they had Liberty” is usually defi ned as techniques. document created by the hand of event most of them do not to agree on mutually acceptable all citizens having equal options I suspect the students at man worth dying for. understand, do not support and goals for their new nation. They and opportunities to become GCSD could successfully sue To fi nd out how the U.S. do not subscribe to. I wonder wrote a “where can we agree whatever they want to become, GCSD in Federal Court and Constitution can help you deliver why? on the values and aspirations of not personal liberty. It may be of obtain damages from Florida the “Blessings of Liberty” to The American Revolution our new Nation ... dedicated to interest to note that “Posterity” DOE and GCSD for violating yourself and to your children, had nothing to do with personal the proposition that all men are (children) is capitalized. This their Rights under the 13th come to the Community Room, freedom or liberty. created equal” statement. is where the rubber meets Amendment. Port St. Joe Public Library, The Revolutionary War was They wrote a Mission the road. The indigenous Behavior testifi es to Beliefs. Monday, July 16, at 5 p.m. John about freeing the 13 American Statement. A Mission Statement residents of Gulf County don’t Florida and Gulf County Comer will be there for an open Colonies from English rule. is the “where are we going and seem to care about passing the indigenous residents do not Q&A. It is the American way. The Founding Fathers would why” core of any successful “Blessings” of Liberty on to seem to support or subscribe- have considered a revolution to action strategy. their children. to the Goals of the U.S. John M. Comer gain individual freedom illegal The Founding Fathers’ More than 80 percent of the Constitution. Apparently, they Port St. Joe

Golf course afford membership, or in Gulf County. Many community in many ways. course is very important Hit a bucket of balls on at least come out and vacationers come to Gulf We have a commitment to to our community’s overall our range, or play 9 or 18 underutilized asset play golf, swim in our County to golf at our preserving recreational economic wellbeing, and holes. We have groups wonderful pool, eat at course. This brings a lot open space, generating reciprocity would be you can join, or golf with Dear Editor: our snack bar, or enjoy a of other money into the low cost outdoor greatly appreciated. someone of your choice. We have a wonderful cocktail in our bar, just community (housing, food, recreation for ALL Golf courses today We also offer a great venue outdoor activity venue fail to take advantage gas and restaurants, to citizens (young & old) and face growing challenges for wedding parties, swim in Gulf County that of these opportunities. name a few). It would be a visitors, and help promote from many sides. The parties, fundraising events, unfortunately gets very We often hear “I didn’t serious blow to our overall other residential and failure rate has grown card groups, business little overall support from know I could come out community if this venue commercial development. dramatically across meetings, and the like. our local community. I’m and do these things if would have to close due to Strong communities the nation. It takes a We can also cater these speaking of the St. Joseph I wasn’t a member.” lack of support from our always have golf courses. lot of money to keep a events. Bay Golf Club at 700 Too many people either own community. We employ workers, which golf course maintained. If we lose this great Country Club Road in Gulf do not know or fail to The St. Joseph Bay Golf aids our local economy. Presently, the course is in venue, it would be a County. remember that WE ARE Club plays an important In addition, we offer swim wonderful condition, better serious blow to our entire Of course, with OPEN TO THE PUBLIC role in bringing golf and lessons, water aerobics, & than it has been in years. area. Please help us to the present economic — MEMBERSHIP NOT other activities to all who golf lessons. (NOTE: the But, our budget is tight. preserve this community downturn and the lack of NECESSARY. wish to take advantage latest Water Aerobics and We want to encourage asset. jobs in our area, we could We have the only golf of these opportunities at Swim Lessons had to be you to come out, see what expect to see less activity. course and swimming a very affordable price. canceled due to lack of all we have to offer, and Dan Van Treese, President However, many who could pool open to the public Our course helps our interest.) Therefore, our support our fi ne club. St. Joseph Bay Golf Club

Open space for state have places to consulting them? state want to hear what like me and do not listen sustains life rather meet and express what We are now paying a broad spectrum of the to people with different than what destroys it.” democracy will and will not work for federal income taxes population thinks about ideas. Do you think that (From Terry Tempest them in the Affordable that support Medicare, this issue? our government does this Williams) Dear Editor: Health Care Act? Or Medicaid and Social Can we listen to what also? Does Florida have a is it the prerogative of Security. These programs others say without getting “Our strength lies Nancy Luther forum for democracy? Governor Scott to make benefit all of us. Do the angry? I often spend time in our imagination and 135 South Higgins Can the people of our these decisions without governing bodies of this with those who think paying attention to what St.Port St. Joe, FL 32456

BUBBA from page A4 took turns waving at in 1973. His football resume Dees) recommended Bart 199th player selected. children and my daughter’s They may not be out loud, Bubba’s brother as I wrote is second to none. Starr as a prospect. What a steal — Drafting boyfriend who will be a but they are in my mind their names down for him I was more interested in The Packers were under one of the greatest freshman at the University and heart, and I still talk and his wife. verifying the piano playing the impression that Starr quarterbacks ever to play of Alabama in the fall. to her. Bubba’s brother said Mama always told me was a Phi Beta Kappa and in the NFL in the 17th His wife, Cherry, said, I know exactly what he would send them all about. would learn quickly. My son round. “Consider it done.” I would tell her about something in the mail. He did. asked me what Phi Beta It was a good breakfast. I remember when Bubba’s brother. “Mama, that’s pretty Coach Vince Lombardi Kappa means. I told him it It was a special encounter. Mama died, I knew the He was such a awesome,” I said to myself. was the coach of the Green meant, “He was smart.” It verifi ed Mama’s story. thing I would miss the most gentleman. Bubba’s brother worked Bay Packers who made the In the 17th round of the Mr. Starr insisted on was her stories. It seems Find more stories at for a man who once said, statement about doing well 1956 draft, the Green Bay sending autographed everywhere I turn, I still www.CranksMyTractor. “The measure of who we with what we have. Packers made Starr the pictures to all of my hear Mama telling them. com. are is what we do with what Bart Starr did just that. we have.” Bart Starr rarely played Bubba’s brother did a lot in his senior season at with what he had. Bubba Alabama in 1955. The would have been proud. University of Alabama had You see, Bubba’s a new football coach (J. B. brother is Bryan Bartlett “Ears” Whitworth) who Starr, or “Bart” Starr, wanted to start over with a winner of fi ve NFL group of younger players. championships, MVP of The basketball coach at Super Bowls I and II, NFL Alabama had a friend with MVP in 1966 and inducted the Green Bay Packers. He 1229 Jenks Avenue, Panama City, Florida into the NFL Hall of Fame (basketball coach Johnny Insuring Lives. Enriching Futures. Our experienced staff will help you choose a plan that suits your needs. SHAREYOUROPINIONS Health Solutions for Individuals and Families Benefit Plans for: Send your letters to : t
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PUBLIC NOTICE TIM CROFT | The Star With a little nudge in the right direction, Basa is off into the warm gulf waters.

The Gulf County Tourist Development Council is now accepting INTO THE WILD from page A1 Sponsorship and Special Funding Applications for the 2012-2013 Commission was contact- fiscal year. ed, and Basa was draped in towels to remain moist dur- ing the trip to Gulf World, Application forms may be picked up at the GCTDC office located in which responds to turtle the Gulf County Welcome Center at 150 Captain Fred’s Place, Port rescues from St. Marks to Fort Walton Beach and to St. Joe, Florida 32456 or can be downloaded online at dolphins in distress across a www.visitgulf.com or www.gulfcounty-fl.gov. region only slightly smaller. Basa was transported to Panama City Beach by Don All requests must be submitted by 4:00 p.m., E.T. on Friday, July Stoneberger and Kathy 20, 2012. Please contact the TDC office for further information at Strand, new residents to 850-229-7800. Port St. Joe, who bypassed the open house to provide for Basa. A workshop to review the process will be held on Monday, July They drove, without air LOIS SWOBODA | The Times 9, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., E.T. conditioning on the advice Basa as he looked on the day of his rescue on of professionals on scene, March 30. The loggerhead was dehydrated, to Gulf World where Basa joined by two other logger- malnourished and suffering from pneumonia when heads rescued during the rescued by staff and volunteers at St. Vincent same week. National Wildlife Refuge. “She was pretty bad off,” Holmes-Douglas said. provided a big assist Sun- support.” “She had gastrointestinal day, deploying the truck The non-profi t offi cially impaction and pneumonia. used to carry the healthy will launch next month. The She was emaciated and turtle back to the shoreline. board of directors includes dehydrated. She was a sick The Gulf World Marine Ron Hardy, president and turtle.” Institute has a long list of a co-owner of Gulf World, There also was a wound success stories in bringing Gulf County residents Julia to the back of the neck. Al- sea turtles and distressed Cunningham and Dewey WHY COOL AN EMPTY though originally thought dolphins back to health and Blaylock, secretary and to be bad — blood was evi- back to the wild, but a new treasurer, respectively, dent when Basa was fi rst non-profi t formed under the Cheryl Young, a resident brought to shore — Holm- wing of the Institute aims to of Atlanta and Gulf County, HOUSE? es-Douglas said there was do even more. Pam George, marketing di- no blood when the turtle Spawned from the cold- rector at Gulf World, Mike My house shouldn’t have to work so hard when I’m taking it arrived at Gulf World and stun event of several years Hill of Panama City and Dr. easy on vacation. I adjust my thermostat, turn off my water the wound was the least of ago that resulted in the Forest Townsend. Basa’s problems. rescue and rehabilitation Blaylock has a marine heater and unplug as much as I can before I pull away, and During the next three of some 1,800 turtles, most biology degree and teaches those simple acts save me some serious money. Money I can months, Basa received nu- found in St. Joseph Bay, at Gulf Coast State College, spend on things like vacations. What can you do? Find out how trient-rich fi sh oil by feed- a group of volunteers and and Townsend is a respect- ing tube and a round of staff at Gulf World Marine ed veterinarian and works the little changes add up at TogetherWeSave.com. antibiotics, making a full Institute began to lay the with dolphins, turtles and recovery, as Holmes-Doug- groundwork to fund and other marine life. las noted as the truck from organize response to such “Community involve- Gulf World pulled up near events. ment is key,” George said. Money Bayou on Sunday. “Without community “The response to the cold- “She’s been pretty ac- support it makes (handling stun was unbelievable. tive,” Holmes-Douglas those sort of events) very We’d just like to organize said of the ride over. “She’s diffi cult,” Holmes-Douglas that involvement. There ready.” said. “This is a community will be a lot of education The South Gulf County that cares. It is really im- and outreach. People want  

  

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it’s a great day to be a Republican!!! Jim McKnight Chairman Thursday, July 12, 2012 Local The Star| A7 Gulf County ARREST LOG Dr. Joseph Hefl in to share ‘Who Sees The Gulf County arrest; he was charged with arrested for driving under Sheriff’s Offi ce will be three counts of burglary to the infl uence of alcohol and conducting vehicle safety a conveyance and one count driving on a suspended checkpoints and DUI of burglary to a dwelling. He license; he refused to take a You When You Are in the Hospital’ check points during the is suspect to several other breath test. month of August 2012. The burglaries that occurred On July 5, Mary M. Star Staff Report seminar, which is sponsored by Sacred check points will be held in the area; anyone with Hernandez, 43, was Heart’s Senior Spirit membership pro- throughout the county to information concerning arrested on charges of PORT ST. JOE — Dr. Joseph Hefl in will gram. Call Paulina Pendarvis at 229-5603 include Highway 98 near these burglaries is asked burglary to a conveyance speak on “Who Sees You When You Are to register. St. Joe Beach, Highway to call the sheriff’s offi ce at and uttering a forged in the Hospital” at 10 a.m. ET on July 24 Dr. Hefl in is a board-certifi ed internal 98 and Garrison Ave, C-30 227-1115 or Crimestoppers instrument. It is alleged that at the Gulf Franklin Center of Gulf Coast medicine specialist who completed resi- Simmons Bayou, Highway at 785-TIPS. she broke into a car parked State College. dency training and has practiced medi- 71 North of White City, On July 5, Dustin Allen at a local convenience store Dr. Hefl in will present on what to ex- cine in since 1989. Highway 22 and Highway Beatty, 22, turned himself and cashed several checks pect when visiting the hospital and who Sacred Heart SENIORSpirit is a free 22A, Highway 71 and in at the sheriff’s offi ce on at Walmart in Panama City. will be providing your care. The discus- program for persons 55 and older. Westarm Creek, Highway 71 warrants for possession Investigators were able to sion will also include coverage of men- Benefi ts include free screenings, sem- Dalkeith Area and Highway of a controlled substance get video from Wal-Mart ingitis and encephalitis risks for the inars, special in-patient benefi ts such as 71 near the Calhoun line. and manufacture of a that was played on local summer. A question and answer time for three free guest meal tickets per hospital On July 2, Wesley D. controlled substance. The television; information additional questions will be available af- stay, a monthly calendar of events detail- Arnold, IV, 26, was arrested warrants are from a search leading to her identity was ter the seminar. ing all SENIORSpirit events, and dis- for a series of burglaries warrant served on Beatty’s gather from the video being Pre-registration is requested for the counted pre-paid lab coupon program. that occurred on Cape San residence in February. played on T.V. Blas. Arnold was seen going It was believed he fl ed through a car at a residence to South Florida. Shortly near the entrance to the after being on the Wheel of State Park. Deputies located Justice he turned himself in. him at a nearby restaurant On July 5, Austin and placed him under Harrison Beene, 20, was

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Students are eighth annual Gaskin Park Flathead took the lie detector test as caught using live required in the bream as they The Florida Fish and encouraged to bring a Catfi sh Tournament in Wewahitchka rules for the are a predatory Wildlife Conservation pencil and paper with the last weekend in June – the tournament. catfi sh rather Commission (FWC) them to take notes. winner of the adult division was 12- According to than a bottom is offering a free The hunter safety year-old Blake Shuler of Bristol. Russell Burch, test feeder. The meat hunter safety Internet- course is required for Shuler beat 70 other anglers to administrator, “It took is white and excellent completion course in Gulf people born on or after win the top prize and became the a little while to get him eating even though the County. June 1, 1975, to purchase youngest winner in the history of the talking but once he did fi sh itself is pretty ugly The course is at a Florida hunting license. Gaskin Park Tournament. then you knew he really looking. Flatheads are the Gulf Correctional The FWC course satisfi es Shuler landed a 35.03-pound caught that fi sh!” harvested from the Institution, 500 Ike Steele hunter safety training fl athead catfi sh on the Chipola/ The Gaskin Park rivers since they are not Road in Wewahitchka. requirements for all other Apalachicola River, knocking Henry Flathead Catfi sh native. There are no bag Instruction is from 8 a.m. states and Canadian Hamlin, also of Bristol, into second Tournament is the second or size limits in Florida to 3 p.m. CT on Saturday, provinces. place ($500) with a 34.16-pound of four in the Apalachicola either. The present July 21. People interested in fl athead, clinching the win for Shuler. Flathead Catfi sh Florida record fl athead Students must attending this course But it gets better – Shuler also Tournament Trail for 2012. catfi sh is 51.05 pounds, complete the Internet can register online and won third place with a fl athead The tournaments take according to the Florida course before coming to obtain information about weighing 33.31 pounds. Then Blake place on the Apalachicola Wildlife Conservation class and bring a copy future hunter safety went out and did it again by placing and Chipola rivers in the Commission, and was of the fi nal report from classes at MyFWC. fi fth with a fl athead of 29.78 pounds. Bristol/Wewahitchka area caught in October 2011. the online portion of the com/HunterSafety or There’s more – Shuler also took of the Florida panhandle The previous Florida course. The fi nal report by calling hunter safety home the prize for most pounds record from 2004 was form does not have to be coordinator George of fl athead during the tournament every year from April to 49.39 pounds. Anglers notarized. Warthen at the FWC’s (125.48 pounds from six fi sh), edging September and fi shermen will be trying to break An adult must regional offi ce in Panama out another long-time fi sherman, come from all over Georgia, that record Sept. 28 and accompany children City at 850-265-3676. Jamie Lee, who had 12 fl atheads Florida, Alabama and weighing a total of 100.32 pounds. Tennessee to tackle a 29 for a $50,000 prize Shuler’s total winnings were great freshwater sport at the Florida Catfi sh $1,850.00. catfi sh. Classic tournament in FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE Gary Brown of Enterprise, The tournaments run for Wewahitchka, the fourth Ala., was staying at the Dead 20 hours from Friday at 4 p.m. CT to leg of the fi shing series. CONSERVATION COMMISSION HUNTER Lakes campground just north of Saturday at noon CT with anglers The next tournament in the Wewahitchka. He had never fi shed bringing their catches to the scales Trail is the second annual Gator SAFETY COURSE for fl athead and took fourth place all night long. The leaderboard can Classic Aug 24-25, benefi ting Project ($300) with a 30.53 pound fl athead. change every few minutes as the fi sh Graduation for Wewahitchka High When: Saturday, July 21, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brown usually fi shes for bass, but come in. School. he got interested in the fl athead All fi sh must be at least 14 inches For registration forms, contact Where: 500 Ike Steel Road when he saw one earlier in the week and alive to be weighed. In addition Dennis Peak at 850-340-1029, visit caught by Ray McManus of Tampa, Wewahitchka, FL to the monetary prizes, the winning the tournament website at www. Fla., and decided he needed to try fi shermen receive trophies. All FloridaCatfi shClassic.com or something new. entries in the tournament receive contact Wewa Employees Club at Some folks think Shuler is a very tickets for a chance at various door 850-639-2605. WEEKLY ALMANAC Date high Low % precip thu, July 12 88° 75° 40 % Fri, July 13 87° 76° 50 % Sat, July 14 85° 76° 60 % Sun, July 15 85° 76° 40 % Mon, July 16 86° 75° 60 % tues, July 17 86° 76° 60 % Wed, July 11 87° 77° 60 % tiDE tABLES MoNthLY AVERAGES To find the tides of the following areas, subtract the indicated times from these given for APALACHICOLA: HIGH LOW Cat point Minus 0:40 Minus 1:17 East pass Minus 0:27 Minus 0:27 To find the tides of the following areas, subtract the indicated times from those given for CARRABELLE: HIGH LOW Bald point Minus 9:16 Minus 0:03 St.JoSEph BAY

11 We 510am 1.3 355pm 0.2 12 Th 534am 1.4 422pm 0.1 13 Fr 610am 1.6 501pm 0.0 14 Sa 653am 1.7 544pm -0.1 15 Su 739am 1.8 625pm -0.2 16 Mo 824am 1.8 702pm -0.2 17 Tu 906am 1.9 734pm -0.2 18 We 945am 1.9 800pm -0.2 19 Th 1023am 1.8 822pm -0.1 20 Fr 1101am 1.7 838pm 0.0 21 Sa 1143am 1.6 846pm 0.2 22 Su 1230pm 1.3 841pm 0.4 SPECIAL TO THE STAR 23 Mo 130pm 1.0 810pm 0.6 Above: Blake Shuler, left, won the Gaskin Park Flathead Catfi sh Tournament after snagging a 35.03-pound 24 Tu 355am 1.0 327pm 0.7 1053am 0.6 630pm 0.6 25 We 352am 1.2 117pm 0.4 fl athead. At right is Henry Hamlin, who won second with a fi sh weighing 34.16 pounds. Below: Blake Shuler, left, took fi rst, third and fi fth places, as well as the prize for most pounds caught during the ApALAChiCoLA BAY, WESt pASS tournament, earning $1,850. Hamlin, center, took home $500 and Gary Brown ,right, won fourth and $300.

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PSJHS WILLIAMSPORT CROSSCUTTERS | Special to the Star Roman Quinn football is quickly establishing himself as a prospect to watch in the seeking Philadelphia Phillies sponsors organization. Star Staff Report

The Port St. Joe Jr./Sr. High football team is seeking sponsorship from local busi- nesses, organizations and families. Show support to the PSJ’s Quinn making mark in minors talented young players this 2012 season by purchasing a By TIM CROFT scored 16 runs and stolen eight slowing him down. A coordinator in the Phillies fi eld banner. 227-7827 | @PSJ_Star bases in nine attempts. “He puts his head down and organization called him “as ex- The options are endless tcroft@starfl .com To the Crosscutter faithful digs for third. The grandstand citing a prospect I’ve seen in 50 with a colorful 3- by 5-foot and local media, he has become, roars. Headfi rst slide, safe! years.” banner. Select the logo, lay- Roman Quinn has wasted little according to Trevor Turner, who “Easily.” There are growing pains. out, message and colors, and time making an impact in profes- writes for the team, “the Human As detailed in Turner’s story, Quinn talked to Turner about the the banner will be displayed sional baseball. Highlight Reel.” Quinn’s formula is simple: If the mental struggles and daily grind in a highly visible location at Quinn, a 2011 graduate of Port Turner recounted a recent game. ball is on the ground, chances are of a baseball season. He also Shark Field. The cost of a 2012 St. Joe High School, has sped “Roman Quinn leads off the good he is destined to get on base. ranks among the league leaders football sponsorship is $150. onto the scene in the Philadel- seventh inning. His team is up “It boosts my average my in errors and has struggled hit- Since the banners are weath- phia Phillies minor league sys- by three, but the visiting Auburn about 20 points,” Quinn told Turn- ting left-handed pitching. er-resistant, with UV protec- tem, showing off his speed and Doubledays have started to gain er. “I can hit a routine grounder But, again, as his nickname tion, this also is an investment versatility in his fi rst 20 games as some momentum. to the shortstop and beat it out. I speaks to, there are highlights. for the future. a professional. “Quinn lays down a bunt. A look forward to it. One is described by Turner: In the following seasons, Because he signed late last footrace to fi rst later, he’s safe. “God gave me this ability for a “In just the third game of his sponsors will have the option summer after being the Phil- No surprise there, but the action reason. Got to use it.” career at shortstop, a ground ball to renew their sponsorship for lies second-round pick in the isn’t over. Forced to rush the play, Quinn plays shortstop, a po- is hit up the middle. Quinn makes only $100. Don’t own a busi- 2011 amateur draft, 66th overall, the pitcher’s throw goes into the sition he occasionally played the long run over to cut the ball ness? That’s okay. Display a Quinn is starting his pro career outfi eld. in high school, though most of off. But the ball hits second base message of encouragement to this summer in Williamsport, Pa., “Open curtain. his prep play was in centerfi eld. and takes a high hop into the air. a special athlete in your life. playing for the Crosscutters in “For the crowd at Historic Quinn also has continued the Suddenly, Quinn has to adjust. The school and football short-season A ball. Bowman Field, the show has just transition he began during sum- He cuts over to the other side of program thanks all sponsors Through 20 games, Quinn is begun. In a blink of an eye, Quinn mer ball in high school, convert- the bag, snatches the ball, spins for taking advantage of this op- hitting .264 with an on-base per- is at second base and wants more. ing from a purely right-handed 360 degrees and makes a perfect portunity to spread a message centage of .360 and an OPS, com- Kids in the stands are jumping hitter to a switch-hitter. throw to fi rst. and support the athletes. bined on-base and slugging per- up and down, shouting in excite- The Phillies project Quinn as “Roman Quinn does things Contact Chuck Gannon at centage, of .716. ment. These are the situations the prototypical leadoff hitter that very few prospects can. And 227-6951 or email jdaily@gulf. He has 23 hits, including three that Roman Quinn relishes, and with his blend of speed and in- Williamsport can’t wait to see k12.fl .us. doubles and three triples, has Cutters skipper Andy Tracy isn’t stincts to get on base. what he does next.” There’s a New Veterinarian in Town!

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JAMES E. (Jamie) LESTER JR. ASA, SRA, CFE • Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker • State of Florida & Alabama Certified General Appraiser • Former FL Supreme Court Cert. Cty Court Mediator • Former FL Supreme Court Cert. Family Court Mediator ATTENTION !!! EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS • Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia – MBA (Masters Degree Business Administration) GULF COUNTY • University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida – B.A. Degree (Public Admin/Political Sci.) • American Society of Appraisers – ASA Designation (Ad- vanced course work in Real Estate Appraisals) • Appraisal Institute – SRA Designation (Advanced course REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FORUM work and testing in Real Estate Appraising) • International Association of Assessing Officers – CFE Designation WHEN: 7:00 PM EST LICENSES & POSITIONS State of Florida & Alabama MONDAY JULY 16 Florida State Certified General Appraiser - License #RZ002783 Alabama State Certified General Appraiser – License #G00746 Former Florida State Certified Residential Appraiser - License #RD001087 Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker - License #0532115 Former Florida Licensed Real Estate Appraiser Instructor Former Florida Supreme Court Certified County Court Mediator #20480CF WHERE : CAPITAL CITY BANK Former Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Court Mediator #20480CF Many graduate level courses and appraisal courses through the years 504 Monument Ave. Port St. Joe POSITIONS & EXPERIENCE President – J. Lester Company (Real Estate Appraisal and Real Estate Consulting Services) Special Magistrate – Bay, Oskaloosa, Leon Counties, etc. / Mediator 14th Judicial Circuit President – Diversified Broadband Services, Inc. & President of North Florida Subs, Inc. Former Director of Appraisals – Okaloosa County Property Appraiser All Candidates invited — To Speak !! Former Appraiser/Supervisor – Bay County Property Appraiser COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Jamie has always believed in compassion with understanding and his community involvement is evident. Meet them He has helped raise money and supported projects of the local VFW Post in Wewahitchka. He has been the entertainment chairman for the American Cancer Society for the Relay for Life. He is past president of the Hear their qualifications Port St. Joe Kiwanis. REPUBLICAN PARTY INVOVLEMENT Past President of the Seminole County Young Republicans Hear their issues Past President of College Republicans for the University of Central Florida. Chairman and Co-Chairman for a variety of republican candidates in past state wide elections. Bring your questions LOBBYING AND WORKING FOR THE PEOPLE • Lobbied State Government for a 5 year average level of assessment (No more spiked property values in a year) • Lobbied State Government for a spending cap at the local level and state level. • Lobbied State Government for a $25,000 exemption on tangible personal property for business owners. • Created an Assessment Methodology on a volume discount for multiple lot ownership All voters invited • Created a valuation method assessment methodology for those affected by the Chinese drywall issue. • Worked to protect the local fishing industry by working to implement the legislation on working See you there water front properties from increased assessments and not value them on highest and best use.

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VALERIE GARMAN | The Star Deckhand Curtis Cain lays out the red snapper caught by a charter group on the Mexico Beach city docks last week. A BOOMING 6 more days for SUCCESS snapper PSJ Merchants Association’s Season extension Fourth of July a ‘wonderful collage ‘doesn’t make up for of the people of Port St. Joe’ the days we’ve lost’

Star Staff Report By VALERIE GARMAN 229-7843 | @valeriegarman Last Wednesday, the Port St. Joe Merchants vgarman@starfl .com Association hosted an authentic home-town Fourth of July event in the Historic Downtown District. For area fi shermen, Tropical More than 1,000 folks shopped up and down Storm Debby was just the icing on Reid Avenue, watched the parade and milled the cake for an already botched around the City Commons throughout the snapper season. afternoon. The Cruise-In Car Show and Upon request from Rep. Steve special Salt Air Farmers Market were Southerland, the National Oceanic on hand, with locals adding lemonade and Atmospheric Administration’s stands, face-painting and booths featuring the handmade wares from See SNAPPER B7 local artisans. Local and regional politicians rented table space and entered golf carts into the parade, adding a wonderful energy as well as lots of balloons, fans and PSJRA gets handouts. “Despite the heat, car owners displayed their vintage and new $200,000 vehicles,” said Dana Boyer of the Merchants Association. “Everything from a 1965 original Shelby from Tallahassee to Model Ts from St. Joe grant for Beach and a 1978 Dodge Sportsman B Series Pop Up Camper from Mexico Beach were on display for the crowds streetscape pleasure. The Port St. Joe car owners are ever faithful and abandoned family plans to participate in this Star Staff Report event.” Events at the Commons The Port St. Joe Redevelopment included a watermelon seed Agency announced last week that spitting contest, hot dog a $210,000 streetscape project in eating contest, and apple the heart of the North Port St. Joe pie baking contest. community will take place during About 30 adults and the 2012-13 fi scal year thanks to a children vied to spit USDA Rural Business Enterprise watermelon seeds the Grant. farthest. Keith Nixon The PSJRA effort, which was the winner after began as a straight-forward an impressive 22-foot, grant application, transformed 6-inch effort. The hot into inspirational and intensive collaboration between the North See BOOMING B7 Port St. Joe business community and the redevelopment agency. “We needed to convince USDA See PSJRA B6

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Star Staff Report

Each month, The Star will publish a list of volunteer opportunities for those in the community. We’ll let Trish Petrie of Turtle Beach Inn and so many civic organizations provide the rationale, as she did last month. “This country was started by men and women who were willing to give their time and use their skills to build a nation where they could have better life. They were volunteers. Today so many people expect so many things to be done for them and so much to be provided for them. We need to take PHOTOS BY TIM CROFT | The Star a step back and participate with our time to help get this country back FIREWORKS PHOTO COURTESY OF DON HUIE | Special to The Star See VOLUNTEER B6 B2 | The Star Society Thursday, July 12, 2012 Daylily varieties abound in Florida

Daylilies are among Specialist Dr. Robert in raising daylilies. They are Before planting, the fl ower Daylilies have a tendency the most popular and Black, of the University replanted only every fi ve to 10 bed should be fertilized with to become crowded, and when attractive perennials of Florida’s Institute and years, so the fl ower bed must an 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 mixture, this happens, fl ower production grown in Florida. Agricultural Science. have a soil of good quality. at the rate of 2½ pounds per is reduced. If crowding occurs, Varieties of daylilies can As you might expect, The lilies grow best on a 100 square feet. An inch or you must divide the plants by be grown throughout the deciduous daylily well-drained soil with good so of water should be applied digging them up and severing the state, and the plants varieties die back in aeration and good water once or twice weekly until the the rhizome between the fans do very well with just the winter. They do holding capacity. Sandy soils plants are well established. of leaves with a sharp knife. Cut ROY LEE minimum of care. They very well in our area. usually provide the necessary Twice each year, refertilize with the leaves back to within 4 to 6 are available in a wide CARTER On the other hand, the aeration, but they don’t hold the same 2½ pounds of 8-8-8 inches of the crown and replant County extension range of colors, from evergreen varieties water very well. On the other per 100 square feet. Apply the the divisions. director oranges and yellows to generally grow best hand, clay soils have good fertilizer evenly, keeping it off Daylilies can be planted in pinks and purples. in areas with mild winters. water holding properties, but the foliage. a variety of ways to enhance Raising daylilies is fairly They are better suited for the they don’t provide the aeration Because of an extensive root your landscape, in informal simple, but fi rst you have to southern part of Florida. lilies need. If your soil is sandy, system, daylilies can survive groupings, in small groups in make sure you choose the right Daylilies may be planted any you need to add two to four dry conditions quite well. But, the space between shrubberies varieties for your area of the time of year, but they usually inches of peat moss and work during periods of prolonged or in front of a fence or wall state. Daylilies are classifi ed do best if they are planted right it into a depth of six to eight drought, you must apply after which serves as a background. into three groups according to after fl owering. Once they are inches. If your soil has a great to a depth on 12 inches to For more information on their growth habits: deciduous, established, these lilies need deal of clay in it, you might want moisten the soil. Also, daylilies daylilies, call the Gulf County semi evergreen and evergreen. only minimum care. to add about an inch of perlite planted in full sun will need Extension Service at 639-3200 My information was provided by Proper planting bed or similar materials to increase more water than those planted or 229-2909, or visit http://gulf. Emeritus Urban Horticulture preparation is a critical factor aeration. in shaded areas. ifas.ufl .edu. Sacred Heart Hospital Birthday Program gift shop announces to help summer hours smokers quit Special to The Star Sacred Heart Hospital on the Gulf Guild includes Special to The Star PORT ST. JOE — Sacred 50 members. Heart Hospital on the With a new slate of PORT ST. JOE — Florida Area Gulf gift shop hours offi cers in place and ready Health Education Centers has changed. With the to take the helm in July, Network will providw a free exception of national the Guild is reaching out quit smoking program at holidays, the gift shop to the community to assist Sacred Heart Hospital on the will be open for the in making an impact Gulf beginning at 5:30 p.m. summer from 11 a.m. for all of our health ET July 17. The program to 3 p.m. ET Monday care needs. Although was designed by ex-smokers through Friday. community service is for those who want to quit. The Sacred Heart always appreciated, you The program includes free Hospital on the Gulf gift don’t need to volunteer at nicotine replacement therapy shop is operated by a the hospital to be a guild for class participants. To volunteer guild. The guild member. By joining the register, call 1-87-QUIT-NOW-6 was formally established guild your membership (1-877-848-6696) or Brigitta in March 2010 as an dues will make a positive Nuccio at 482-6500, or email auxiliary organization difference throughout our [email protected]. to support Sacred Heart community. Hospital on the Gulf. Funds raised through About Sacred Heart Not to be confused membership dues, gift with the more than shop sales and other Hospital on the Gulf 100 volunteers who fundraising activities Sacred Heart Hospital on donate their time to assist support the hospital’s the Gulf opened in 2010 to serve patients and visitors future growth and medical residents of Gulf, Franklin at the hospital each needs of our friends and and Bay counties. The 19-bed week, guild members family. facility in Port St. Joe features provide helping hands of Yearly membership 24-hour emergency services, support and fundraising dues are $20, and you inpatient services, surgical activities that help can become a lifetime services, a full complement bring new health care member for $100. To of diagnostic and laboratory programs and services become a member, call services, and a helipad to to our community. The 850-229-5762. be used by Sacred Heart’s regional air ambulance service to provide rapid transport for trauma or critically ill patients. The hospital is operated by Society BRIEFS Sacred Heart Health System Star Staff Report based in Pensacola and a part of Ascension Health, the nation’s largest system of Catholic, Amateur radio license exams not-for-profi t health care Ham it up, get on the air. facilities. For more information Get your fi rst time ham radio license or upgrade Happy 80th Birthday Carl McClamma! about Sacred Heart Hospital your present license. The Gulf Amateur Radio Society on the Gulf, visit online at www. will be sponsoring amateur radio license exams at sacredheartonthegulf.org, 10 a.m. ET Saturday, Aug. 11 at the EOC Building in Love, fi nd them on Facebook or call Port St. Joe. your family 229-5600. If assistance in obtaining a ham license is needed or for registration and exam details contact C.H. Tillis at 648-8251. 2012 Raffi eld Family Reunion LUNG AND SLEEP The 2012 Raffi eld Family Reunion is at 9:30 a.m. ET July 21 at the Gulf County Senior Center, 120 Library Drive in Port St. Joe. Bring a covered dish, a dessert DISORDERS or drinks to ensure there is plenty for all. DR. ROB GARVER

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QN Humane Society or Shelter. www.seclung.com Follow us on Facebook: St. Joseph Bay Humane Society 236 reid ave (850) 229.7121 Thursday, July 12, 2012 Local The Star| B3 Students offer ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ By TIM CROFT ages-old story about a vain 227-7827 |@PSJ_Star emperor and his pursuit of [email protected]. new threads. The emperor was Students from the played by Colby Quinn. 21st Century Summer Also performing, in some Enrichment Program at cases more than one part, Port St. Joe Elementary were Eva Varnes, Davis School recently performed Varnes, Chloe Jones, a production of “The Aaliyah, Alyssa and Aly Emperor’s New Clothes” Strickland, Haley Hardy, for the public, parents Shad Tracey, Lacey Linton and friends at the school and Drew Jones. auditorium. The play was directed The students provided by elementary school a bit of a modern twist, teachers Mrs. Player and including music, to the Mrs. Hoffman. Tim Croft | The Star Tim Croft | The Star Port St. Joe’s HS/HT students hold luncheon Parker earns Troy for summer internship employers University honors Special to The Star or higher on a 4.0 scale are Special to The Star recognized on the Provost’s Troy University List. Eleven students from Port St announced its honor Port St. Joe High School Joe High School’s High School High students for spring graduate Krista Parker Tech program participated in sum- semester, Dr. Earl Ingram, was named to the Provost’s mer internships to gain “hands-on” senior vice chancellor for List. skills in the work place. St Joe busi- academic affairs, said. Troy University offers ness partners provided job training Full-time undergraduate associate’s, bachelor’s, in real work situations and mentor- students who earned a master’s and education ing. The Kiwanis Club of Port St Joe 4.0 grade point average specialist degrees, and the Lion’s Club of Port St Joe for the spring semester preparing students in each sponsored one of the students. are recognized on the the fields of fine arts, For some of the students, it was their Chancellor’s List, the communication, business, first exposure to actually holding university’s honor roll. education, sciences and down a paying job. For others it was Full-time undergraduate the humanities, applied their second or third year working students who earned a science, nursing and allied with different business partners. grade point average of 3.65 health sciences. Mary Branch worked with Gulf County Humane Society; Torey Wil- liams with Fairpoint Communica- tions; Corey Williams with North Career Day at PSJES Florida Child Development; Carl Sheline with St Joseph Bay Golf Special to The Star • Roy Lee Carter— Club; Analisa Childress with CVS; Gulf County Extension Tyler McGuffin with CVS; Nikki It is never too early for Director Fenn with Chamber of Commerce; assignment properly and improve gift and a thank you for all she did children to start thinking • Mark Cothran and Rayanna Smith with Fairpoint Com- as an employee during their time to make their summer internship about and preparing for Austin Horton—nuisance munications; Arnisha Harris with as an intern to qualify for the bonus. successful. their future. gator trappers Gulf County Administration Office; The students gave the mentors even High School High Tech is a pro- Students in grades • Bryce Thomas, Cameron Pryor with Gulf County higher praise for taking the time to gram through Dyslexia Research In- three through six at Port Neal Goodson and Brian Chamber of Commerce; and Aaron work with them and allow them the stitute, partially funded through the St. Joe Elementary had Goddin—Florida Forest Braden with Gulf County Emer- work experience. Able Trust and Vocational Rehabilita- the occasion to learn Service gency Operations Center. (The Rayanna Smith earned enough tion. It provides high school students about career opportunities • Ross Bowman—dive last three are working through the points to join the ranks of many of in Port St Joe with the opportunity during an assembly instructor Workforce). the other High School High Tech to explore jobs and/or post-second- where community • Matthew Herring— At the luncheon held at St Jo- students who earned a refurbished ary education. HSHT links youth to members explained the Florida Department of seph Bay Golf Club the business laptop computer this year. Students a broad range of educational oppor- responsibilities of their Law Enforcement partners and students exchanged earn points throughout the year for tunities, work readiness and career jobs and the preparation • Tim Register—Office stories about their experiences and citizenship, participation in all HS/ development. necessary for employment of State’s Attorney what they had learned. Many got HT events and meetings, community For more information on how an in their respective fields. • Houston Whitfield— rave job reviews by the mentors who service, job shadowing and summer employer or student can become in- The school would like director of Gulf County were present and as a result earned internships. volved this fall, contact Lynn Haugh, to recognize and thank the EMS a $100 bonus. They had to have Juanise Griffin has served as the activities director for the Port St following people for giving • Megan Gannon— been at work and on time every day, the activities director this spring, Joe HSHT program, at lynncaese@ of their time to speak with student at University of dressed appropriately, carry out any and the students gave her a parting gmail.com and 850-647-9861. our students. Florida This business invites you COMFORTER FUNERAL HOME to visit the church of W. P. “Rocky” Comforter your choice this week. L.F.D. AITH (850) 227-1818 Thursday,F July 12, 2012 www.starfl.com Page B4 THE LION’S TALE Special to The Star middle school students is Youth group fi sh fry to benefi t camp trip 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET on Fri- Faith Christian School day, August 10. This is a Star Staff Report upcoming Summer Camp Trip to Tickets are available from all believes that for education great opportunity to meet North Carolina. Methodist Youth, by calling the to be true, Jesus Christ and the teachers, examine the The Youth Group of Port St. Joe’s The event runs from 11 a.m. to church at 227-1724, or just stop by the the reality of the Bible must curriculum, and learn the First United Methodist Church 1 p.m. ET with servings including event on Friday at the corner of U.S. be included and acknowl- policies and procedures will be hosting a fish fry, Friday, fried Basa, baked beans, cole slaw, Highway 98 and State Highway 71 in edged. We believe in nurtur- for the new school year, in- July 13, in Frank Pate Park with and bread for just $7 per plate and is Frank Pate Park. Please come by and ing students’ hearts, souls cluding the new dress code all proceeds going to support their open to the public. support a great cause. and minds with challenging, improvements. Please Christ-centered curriculum mark your calendar and and personal attention. make plans to attend. When you visit the cam- School will begin at 8 a.m. Obituaries pus, you will notice the im- ET on Monday, Aug. 13. provements of the property. Faith Christian School Genevieve Pearl Horne Sarah Frances Wright is still enrolling students This is another sign of the Genevieve Pearl game day. She never At the golden age of by all that she encountered, for the upcoming school dedication of parents that Horne (Granny), 70, of missed a NASCAR 73, Sarah Frances Wright especially those in the M&G year. Visit the campus believe in the importance of Crawfordville, race and was of Perry, Fla., (resident of group. She will mostly be Monday through Friday the ministry of Faith Chris- passed away undoubtedly Port St. Joe, Fla., for the remembered by everyone between the hours of tian School. Thank you to Thursday, June Dale Earnhardt past 12 years) left from for her love of food! When 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., call those that volunteer their 28, 2012, in Jr.’s No. 1 fan. her daughter’s home on anyone would visit, stranger 850-229-6707, or visit www. time, energy and resources. Crawfordville. She lived every Saturday, July 7, 2012, to or not, she always offered to FaithChristianPSJ.net for Open House for pre- She was born in day to the fullest be one of God’s angels at feed them. Her fridge was more information. school, elementary, and Keokuk, Iowa, and and will be truly 2 p.m. following a period their fridge and she never was a resident missed. of declining strength and met a stranger. health. Sarah was a widow and of Crawfordville GENEVIEVE She was Sarah started life at is survived by two children, Honor God daily for 12 years. She PEARL HORNE survived by was manager and her husband, home in Colbert, Ga., on Debbie and her husband, Do you have a home, a nice soft bed, and pillows enforcer at Lee’s Liquor. Kenneth Horne; a son, Aug. 8 1939. Donnie Barnes, of Port St. on which to lay your head? She was a member of Ricky Joe Shepherd; Throughout her life, Joe, Fla., Dennis Ivester she was a hard worker Do you have a TV, probably more than one? Wakulla Springs Baptist four daughters, Teresa and his wife, Connie Ivester, and cared very deeply of Port St. Joe, Fla.; and fi ve Church. Lynn Anton, June Marie Do you have children, maybe a daughter or a son? for her family. Sarah was grandchildren, Danielle, Memorial services were Lee, Dona Sue Jones Maybe you have two, or three, maybe even four. a regular at the library Mrs. Billy Atherton of held 7:30 p.m. ET on July and Jennifer Bronson; due to her love of books. Enon, Ohio, Brandi If you have, you’ve been blessed that much more. 9, 2012, at Bevis Funeral a brother, Dale Winters; Her favorite thing to do Barnes, Brandon Barnes, How about a truck, do you have a car too? Home, Harvey-Young 12 grandchildren and six was go fi shing. When she Cecelia Ivester and Clifton If so, look how much the Lord has blessed you. Chapel in Crawfordville. great-grandchildren. wasn’t fi shing, she was LeGrone. Friends gathered at the Contributions can be Is there food on your table, and in the freezer too? dreaming of fi shing. She The family will receive Skybox following the made to Big Bend Hospice Look again, how He’s blessed you. had a fascination with friends at Comforter service for a celebration of 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. police stories, whether Funeral Home in Port St. If you have don’t have to hid, and can worship Genevieve’s life. Tallahassee, FL 3208 in it was on TV or over the Joe, Fla., on Thursday, July where you please. Granny was a proud memory of Jenny Horne police scanner. She became 12, from 5-7 p.m. EST. mother and grandmother. (Granny). Now is the time to get on your knees. active in her church, Those who wish She was fi lled with Bevis Funeral You must live in America the land of the free, Southside Baptist in Perry, may make a donation to spirit and loyalty. She Home, Harvey-Young Where people die daily for you and me. Fla., and then became a Covenant Hospice, 107 was a hard worker and Chapel is assisting with member of the M&G group West 19th Street Panama We need to honor God in all we do. compassionate to those arrangements. Praise His name for what He’s done for me and for you. of Long Avenue Baptist City, FL 32405 in memory of around her. She loved Bevis Funeral Home Church in Port St. Joe, Sarah Frances Wright. Billy Johnson the Seminoles and was Harvey-Young Chapel Fla., where her impact on Comforter Funeral Home adamant in wearing her Crawfordville, Florida people’s lives continued. 601 Long Avenue garnet and gold every 850-926-3333 Humorous stories abound Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 Holy Hill John V. Gilmore Sr. uneral ome F H John V. Gilmore Sr., age painter. He later retired to his youngest son, Greg July 3, 2012, at Oak 85, passed away on Friday, Northwest Florida to be Gilmore; a grandson Grove Assembly of God NOW OPEN June 29, 2012, from natural with family, spending much Jonathan Gilmore; and two in Port St Joe followed causes. In his youth, he of his time tending his great-grandchildren, Noah by a graveside memorial 2275 Garrison Ave. Port St. Joe, Fl served during World War garden of fruit trees and and Matthew Gilmore. He at Holly Hill Cemetery (850) 229-1929 II as a U.S. Marine later sharing his kindness with was preceded in death conducted by Southerland settling down to raise his the nearby community. by his oldest son, John V Funeral Home. (850) 229-1939 family in Central Florida He is survived by his Gilmore Jr. Here to help when help is needed most. and the Florida Keys wife of more than Services were held at as a professional auto 60 years, Ruby Gilmore; 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, More obituaries B5 First Baptist Church 102 THIRD STREET • PORT ST. JOE Jeff Pinder Pastor Buddy Caswell, Minister of Music & Education Bobby Alexander, Minister to Students New Service Schedule for First Baptist Church New Service Schedule for First Baptist Church Sunday School & Worship ServiceWednesday ...... 9:00 am Sunday : WorShip at SunSet park 8 am Sunday School & Worship ServiceWednesday ...... Night Supper...... 5:00 - 6:15 9:00 pm am Sunday School & Worship Service ...... 10:30 am 11 am on the 2nd Sunday of the month Children’s Choir...... 5:45 - 6:10 pm Sunday: BiBle ClaSS 9:30 am Sunday School Evening ...... Adult 9:00 am BibleNursery Study ...... 6:00 - 7:306:00 pm pm Wednesday Night Supper ...... AWANA’s...... 6:15 - 7:305:30 pm pm Saturday : Coffee time 9 - 11 am WorshipWednesday Service...... Night 10:30 Adult am PrayerSurrender Meeting Student Ministry...... 6:15. . . - .7:30 6:30 pm pm monday : life tree Café 7 pm Wednesday: YouthWednesday Groups ...... Night 5:30 Children's pm The Ministry Unshakable activities Truth Journey.....6:15 ...... -. 7:306:30 pm pm WedneSday: men’S BiBle Study 8 am & Women’S BiBle Study 5 pm Children: 6:15 p.m. ET Wednesday Night YouthWednesday Ministry Night activities Youth MinistryCelebration activities Choir Rehearsal ...... 6:30 ...... - . 7:306:30 pm pm Youth: 6:15 p.m. ET Deborah Tuttle Prayer Meeting ...... 6:30 - 7:30 pm 1602 Hwy 98, Mexico Beach, FL www.fbcpsj.org www.fbcpsj.org“Praise Band”...... 7:30 - 9:00 pm Choir: 7:00 p.m. ET (Rehearsal in Sanctuary) (850) 890.1424 www.livingwateratthebeach.com

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

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

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

Jerry Arhelger, (850) 229-8111 www.stjamesepiscopalchurch.org Thursday, July 12, 2012 Local The Star| B5

The plight of the Cape San Blas Lighthouse

Special to the Star at joebay.com show the current threat of erosion to the road leading to the lighthouse and the lighthouse As the St. Joseph Historical Society undertakes a grounds. campaign to raise more than $300,000 to move the Cape The third photo was taken by the Coast Guard in the San Blas Lighthouse, these fi rst two photos taken this 1960’s. Some of that ground around the lighthouse and past week and provided to the paper by Debbie Hooper keepers quarters hasn’t been seen since.

Obituaries John E. Parker James Ryan Counts James Ryan Counts, age Megan and Sarah of John E. Parker, 65, of discharge in 1970. He was Mr. Parker collected Madison Wilcox, Kaitlyn 50 of Jonesborough, Tenn., Jonesborough, Tenn.; his Highland View, Fla., passed very active in the John antique cars, loved antique Wilcox and Macy Jade passed away Sunday July 1, father, Sonny Counts, of away Thursday, July 5, 2012, C. Gainous Post 10069, car shows and fi shing and Wilcox; three great-great- 2012, in Greeneville, Tenn. Panama City, Fla.; three in Apalachicola as a result Veterans of Foreign Wars was an avid outdoorsman. nieces and nephews, Parker Jim was born July 24, sisters, Susan and Charles of injuries sustained in an and also the American He was preceded in John Small, Porter Imes 1961, to William “Sunny” Applewhite of Marianna, automobile accident. He Legion. He was also death by his father, “Doc.” and Peyton Imes; a cousin, Counts and the late Loyce Fla., Teresa and Mike served in the U.S. Air Force involved in community His mother, Agnes Barbara Hansen Bruce; Counts. Lowry of Port St. Joe, Fla., and trained in Hurlbut Field activities. Hansen Parker, died shortly and special friends, Clifton Jim was a native of Laura and Steven Wells in Fort Walton Beach. He He attended South after him. and Peggy Osborne. Port St Joe before moving of Panama City, Fla.; his served in Vietnam where Georgia Technical College Survivors include A memorial service will to Gaskin, Fla., where he nephew, Barrett Lowry of he was awarded the Special as a student in automotive his sister, Carol Wilcox be held on Saturday, July graduated at Paxton High. Houston, Texas; and niece Weapons Load Medal, Air and graduated with a 4.0 and husband, Monte ,of 14, 2012, in Sunset Memory He served 11 years in Kristie Whitaker of Panama Combat Award, Republic GPA. Leesburg, Ga.; his niece, Gardens in Americus, Ga. the U.S. Air Force and has City, Fla. of Vietnam Service Medal, He also earned a degree Cheryl Wilcox Laurent; his Those who wish may make been an engineer for CSX A memorial service Presidential Wing Citation, from Georgia Southwestern nephews, Monte Wilcox Jr., donations to Forgotten Railroad for the past 18 will be held at 12 p.m. ET and numerous other College. He served as an and Marshall R. Wilcox; Coast Wounded Warriors, years. on July 14 at Magnolia awards, totaling 14. automotive instructor at his great-nieces and P. O. Box 1022, Port St. Joe, Jim is survived by Cemetery in Apalachicola, He held the rank of South Georgia Tech for 24 great-nephews, Elizabeth FL, 32457. three daughters, Ashley, Fla. SSgt., and turned down years, and was Advisor of Small, Jennifer Hansen, Local services were promotions to Tech Sgt. the Year while teaching Amelia Hansen, Michael provided by the Comforter to return home for early there. Wilcox, Christopher Wilcox, Funeral Home. Agnes Hansen Parker Clarence Frank Rammacher Agnes Hansen Parker, Wilcox Laurent, Monte Clarence Frank Copeland; brother, 97, of Highland View, Fla., Wilcox Jr. and Marshall Rammacher, 89, of John Rammacher; 16 passed away Sunday, July R. Wilcox; eight great- Panama City, passed grandchildren; many PUBLIC NOTICE 9, 2012, in Tallahassee as a grandchildren, Elizabeth away Sunday, July 8, 2012, great-grandchildren result of injuries sustained Small, Jennifer Hansen, at a local nursing home. and great-great- A Public Hearing will be held at the Planning in an automobile accident. Amelia Hansen, Michael Mr. Rammacher was born grandchildren; and She was a wonderful Wilcox, Christopher April 18, 1923, in Ionia numerous nieces and and Development Review Board (PDRB) mother and homemaker Wilcox, Madison Wilcox, Michigan to John and nephews. A Celebration meeting on Monday, July 16 , 2012 at 8:45 who, when younger, did her Kaitlyn Wilcox and Macy Rose Rammacher. He of Life will be 12 p.m. a.m. EST, and at the Board of County Com- own oil changes and roof Jade Wilcox; three great- retired from Gulf Power noon EST, Thursday, July repairs, who was a fabulous grandchildren, Parker after 33 years of service. 12, 2012, at Oak Grove missioners (BOCC) meeting on Tuesday, cook and seamstress and John Small, Porter Imes He has lived in the local Assembly of God Church July 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. EST. Both public was an avid gardener. Mrs. and Peyton Imes; a niece, area for six years moving in Port St. Joe with hearings will be held in the BOCC Meeting Parker had been a resident Barbara Hansen Bruce; and from Howard Creek. Brother James Wiley and of Americus, Ga., until special friends, Clifton and Mr. Rammacher was Brother Dave Fernandez Room at the Robert M. Moore Administration moving to Highland View in Peggy Osborne. a veteran of the U.S. officiating. The family Building, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port 2004. She was of the Baptist A memorial service will Navy, serving in World will receive friends at the St. Joe, Florida. The public hearings will be faith, loved to travel and was be held on Saturday, July War II. He is preceded church one hour prior to devoted to her family. 14, 2012, in Sunset Memory in death by two sons service. to discuss and act on the following: She was preceded in Gardens in Americus, Ga. Bobby and Billy Gibson; Condolences may be death by her husband, Those who wish may make and step daughter, submitted or viewed at 1. Variance Application - Michael Dod- “Doc” and her son John. donations to Forgotten Cecile Robinson. Mr. www.southerlandfamily. Survivors include her Coast Wounded Warriors, Rammacher is survived com. son - Parcel ID # 04546-004R- Located in daughter, Carol Wilcox P. O. Box 1022, Port St. Joe, by his wife, Lois Jean Southerland Family Section 26, Township 7 South, Range 11 and husband, Monte of FL 32457. Local services Rammacher; son, Funeral Home West, Gulf County, Florida - encroachment of Leesburg, Ga.; three were provided by Comforter Steve Gibson; step- 100 East 19th Street grandchildren, Cheryl Funeral Home. daughter, Martha Panama City, FL 32405 mobile home into road setback 10.2 “.

2. Non-Residential Development - Cast- away Campground RV Park - Thad Williams - Parcel ID #03552-000R - Located in Section 30, Township 6 South, Range 11 West, Gulf County, Florida - development of a 40 unit RV Park Upcoming EvEnts Thursday summer music series 3. Development Policy, Ordinances, JulY 12th - tYler BuSh Comprehensive Plan and LDR Revisions JulY 19th - the currY’S • Comprehensive Plan Amendments JulY 26th - hollY and luke • Occupational License auGuSt 2nd - panama redd • Construction without permit and randy & arT variance fines Live on The PooP deck 4. Public and Open Discussion Friday & saTurday 7Pm eT The public is encouraged to attend and be karaoke/dJ in The heard on these matters. Information prior to crow’s nesT the meeting can be viewed at the Planning wednesday Thru saTurday Department at 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., 9Pm eT Room 311. haPPy hour monday – Friday 5-7 Ladies nighT Tuesday & wednesday 5-10 opEn Daily at 11 packagE storE & loUngE Great Selection of all Your favorite Beer, Wine & SpiritS www.lookoUtloUngE.com 9454 Hwy 98 Beacon Hill at tHetHe Mexico BeacHBeacH citycity liMitsliMits (850) 647-2971 (2012.68) B6 | The Star Local Thursday, July 12, 2012 PSJRA from page B1 that this commercial district contained “We needed to convince USDA that viable and sustainable this commercial district contained businesses,” said PSJRA executive director Gail viable and sustainable businesses. Alsobrook. “The business owners, with a great deal The business owners, with a great of help and coordination deal of help and coordination from from Gulf County Commissioner Tan Smiley, Gulf County Commissioner Tan really stepped up to the plate and provided us Smiley, really stepped up to the with all the information we needed to reach that plate and provided us with all the goal. Much of the credit for information we needed to reach this award goes directly to them.” that goal. Much of the credit for this This streetscape project will provide new sidewalks, award goes directly to them.” green space, parking and stormwater upgrades PSJRA executive director Gail Alsobrook along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. from Avenue A to Avenue D. A commitment and responsive, were both Vision Builders. of $10,000 in local Tax even more impressive Port St. Joe Mayor Mel Increment Financing and proactive under Magidson, city attorney funds by the PSJRA was the shifting conditions Tom Gibson, City Manager leveraged to bring in and urgency that the Jim Anderson and City $200,000 in outside dollars circumstances demanded. Clerk Charlotte Pierce into Gulf County, Port St. They are valued partners,” also remained vigilant and Joe and the promising TIM CROFT | The Star Alsobrook said. responsive in reviewing business community Port St. Joe Redevelopment Agency director Gail Alsobrook and County The businesses that and signing documents, along Martin Luther King Commissioner Tan Smiley helped guide the effort to secure grant funding for added to the success Alsobrook said. Boulevard, Alsobrook said. sidewalks along the business section of North Port St. Joe. included Troy White of “The genuine In the June 25 award TEW Video; Raymond collaboration letter, USDA State Director Driesbach of Driesbach demonstrated by everyone Richard A. Machek Port St. Joe neighborhood grant’s approval. included and that their Cleaners; Charles and involved was truly wrote, “We are pleased business district.” Amos Pittman information was presented Brenda Givens of Korner inspirational,” Alsobrook that Rural Business Smiley was involved gathered 25 letters of properly, effectively and Stop & Go; Billy Quinn, said, “and my own Service is able to assist with the grant application support. When it looked confi dentially. Jr., of B & C Autonet; appreciation is heartfelt. with the infrastructure from the beginning, like the application might Alsobrook also Courtney Lenox of Nana’s I look forward to working that is essential in assisting the PSJRA to not get a full approval, directed praise to Preble- Treats; Amy Rogers with the community supporting the growth gather all the data and Smiley, former County Rish Engineers, which of Gulf County United toward the goal of the of existing businesses confi dential documentation Commissioner Nathan provided the technical and Community Development Friends of North Port and the attraction of new (tax returns, etc.) from the Peters, Jr. and the navigational support. Corporation; Chris Byrd of St. Joe’s 2006 Strategic businesses as part of businesses and individuals PSJRA worked together “Clay Smallwood and Byrd House Restaurant; Plan: ‘Keep what we have, the redevelopment and required to establish a to make sure every Clay Kennedy, who are and Curtis Lewis of C & L upgrade it, improve it – we revitalization of the North compelling case for the business possible was naturally very competent Professional Cleaning and are here to stay.’”

Robert C. Bruner VOLUNTEER from page B1 on the right track. and doing offi ce duties at “With all the problems the St. Vincent National Attorney with the economy and Wildlife Refuge offi ce in balancing budgets, there Apalachicola. Introduce will continue to be a visitors to displays and Locally owned and operated reduction in the services information about St. Personal & Business and the benefi ts that Vincent Island. Call 653- Home • Business • Auto • Health • Workers Comp federal, state and local 8808 and ask for Charlotte Bankruptcy governments will be able if you can help on Mondays to provide. It is time for a and/or Wednesdays. Over 30 Years Legal Experience resurgence of volunteering. * Able-bodied Office located at: 19 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL It will be up to us “the volunteers are needed people who care about our to help with outdoor work communities, our parks, our on St. Vincent Island. You [email protected] 850-670-3030 arts, our natural resources, need to be able to tolerate “We are a debt relief agency. We can help people file to give our time and use heat and sweat, but the bankruptcy relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.” our skills to preserve what island and wildlife are is important to us. This amazing. Call Shelley at “The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that country cannot continue to 527-8535 if you can help. should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before operate with an attitude of * The Gulf County you decide, ask us to send you free written information entitlement and spending Chamber of Commerce about our qualifications and experience.” beyond our budget.” is looking for volunteers Starting in August, for its 16th annual Florida The Star will run this a Scallop and Music column called “Volunteer Festival on Aug. 3-4. We Opportunities” on the front need volunteers mainly page of the Community for our entrance gates section. It will list volunteer and merchandise booth. needs and who to contact Volunteers need to be if you can help. Contact the able to handle money/give Gulf County Chamber of change and work a two- Commerce, Petrie or Tim hour shift. You will receive Croft at tcroft@starfl .com an event T-shirt and a to provide listings. pass into the festival. Call Here are a few to get Michelle at the Chamber to the ball rolling: sign yourself or your group * Volunteers are needed up! 850.227.1223 or email to assist greeting guests [email protected]. Trades & Services

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Deckhand BOOMING from page B1 Curtis Cain tosses a red dog winner, Steve Wich, succeeded in bringing snapper consumed six Steamers dogs business to Reid Avenue, and in five minutes, with second- the businesses who remained off of the place Brantley Lake missing open described better-than- charter boat out by a mere quarter of a average to exceptional sales. Miss Mary dog. The association would after a trip A panel of esteemed like to thank those who last week. judges awarded first place to contributed money, goods, Erika Norton for her delicious or services to the event: and festive apple pie, with A Design by Dorann, A. a close second to Leslie Watson Construction, Gail Wentzell and third place to Alsobrook, America’s Mini Susan Barrier. Storage, Beach Properties, Valerie Judges for the apple pie Beachcomber III, Bluewater Garman | competition were retired Outriggers, Bow Wow The Star businessmen Charlie Norton, Beach, Centennial Bank, Dave Maddox, Dave May, Dana Boyer, Buy Rite, Rene Tom Parker and Star editor Carrol, CVS, F&B Builders, Tim Croft. All pies were Gamma’s Attic, Gracie’s, numbered, so the judges had Hitz 108 Radio, Joseph’s no idea who baked the pie Cottage, MiMi’s, No Name they were judging, ensuring Café, John and Carlene there were no conflicts of Parker, Persnickety, Barbara interest. Radcliff, Radio Shack, from page B1 The parade was also Ramsey’s Printing, The Star SNAPPER home-grown, with Deputy Newspaper, Steamers Hot Fisheries Service announced last day for those six days,” he said. In his years as a charter Rusty Burch at the lead, Dogs, Subway, and Sunset week it will extend red snapper “We’ve had more people calling captain, Blackburn has seen followed by the ROTC Color Coastal Grill. Thanks to season by six days, through than we’ve got slots for.” snapper season go from a full Guard, VFW and Uncle Mayor Mel Magidson and July 17, to help make up for lost Blackburn returned from year to six months to only 40 Sam himself (an ongoing Chamber of Commerce time in the already short 40-day a charter trip last Monday days, and quotas drop from six thanks to Harry Lee Smith, President Guerry Magidson season. afternoon with a full load of per person to four and then four who makes an appearance who shared duties as Master Mexico Beach Charter snapper. The limit is two per to two. every Fourth of July). The of Ceremonies, the Boyer Captain Chip Blackburn said he person, and the crew had a 33- “This has nothing to do with Port St. Joe cheerleaders Band who provided live has lost 274 hours of work since pounder in the mix. He said his the health of the fisheries,” handed out candy. Politicians, music, and Chief Barnes and June 1 because of inclement charter trips usually can catch Blackburn said of the limited businesses and residents the PSJ Police Department weather in what should be his their snapper quota in about 10 seasons. “The (snapper) fishery, decorated about 20 golf who kept us all safe. Thanks busiest time of year. minutes. at one point it was stressed, carts, with Randy and Fay also to the City of Port St. Joe Blackburn charges $110 per “I’ve been fishing here since but it’s not stressed anymore Scheeter winning first place, Public Works for the splendid hour for charter trips, for a total the ’60s, and that’s about as good — I can’t even tell you how many a perpetual trophy of a life- coordination and cleanup. of about $30,000 in lost wages as it gets,” said Glen Shivers, snapper we’ve got out there.” size Uncle Sam. Between The PSJ Merchants this snapper season. Though a St. Joe Beach resident who Southerland’s letter to Dr. individual children and entire Association hopes this will six extra days will help, it won’t joined Blackburn on a charter Roy Crabtree, NOAA Fisheries families, 17 entered the become an annual event, and make up completely for missed trip last week. southeast regional administrator, contest for the best-decorated though it might increase in days, he said. Snapper season began June 1, asked for a 21-day extension of bicycle, with first place going scope, may it always embody “We were lucky to get six days, and Blackburn said those first 30 snapper season through the end to Ryan Watterson, second to the authentic character of but it doesn’t make up for the days produced “barely fishable” of July. the Highman family and third Port St. Joe and pay tribute days we’ve lost,” said Blackburn, conditions in the Gulf. Strong “I certainly would have liked place to Beth Bauer and her to this special holiday. May who captains the charter boat winds from the east canceled more, but we’re pleased with group. we always honor those who Miss Mary out of Mexico Beach. many trips in early June, and what we got,” Southerland said. The Merchants sacrificed for the freedom “I’m really shocked that we got Tropical Storm Debby knocked “Right now we’re just happy with Association succeeded in we enjoy. As we have all any days at all.” off even more days later in the the days we got because it will providing an old-fashioned heard and would do well to Those extra six days booked month. help the local economy.” event, one that showcased remember: Freedom is never almost instantly for Blackburn. Blackburn said the limited Southerland cited a crippling the authentic Southern free. “Most of the calls we get, seasons often force anglers into impact from Tropical Storm charm and hospitality of Port The mission of the Port St. particularly in the summer weather conditions they shouldn’t Debby adding to an already St. Joe. Comments heard Joe Merchants Association months, are for red snapper,” be out in. He admitted to fishing insufficient snapper season around town included “Just is to increase awareness and Blackburn said. “We’ve always a few days that he shouldn’t have for charter boat captains and wonderful,” “It was fun and profits for all businesses in had a big snapper fishery — this this season. recreational anglers alike. good,” and “We have never the Port St. Joe downtown area’s renowned for it.” “(Anglers) will go out in “(Fishing) is the American seen anything so sweet and area through collective High demand for snapper conditions they shouldn’t because pastime,” Southerland said. real.” On attendee summed marketing campaigns and season means plenty of work for they’re forced into this derby- “I’m going to be fighting for it up as a “wonderful collage collaborative projects with through July 17 if the weather style fishery,” Blackburn said. the American recreational of the people of Port St. local agencies to reach the holds up. “We had a couple days when we fisherman’s right to take their Joe.” The association also local and tourist markets. “We’ll be running 16 hours a really shouldn’t have gone.” kids out on the water.”

to the proceeding at p.m., E.T., on Friday, All creditors of the de- Great Dane - w/papers the address given on July 27, 2012. Bids will cedent and other per- Publisher’s 6 months old, House the notice. Telephone: be opened at this same sons having claims or Notice trained, black. $650.00 (850) 245-4640, 1-800- location on Monday, demands against dece- Call: 850-899-1079 Hunting Lease Mem- 955-8771(TDD) or July 30, 2012 at 10:00 dent’s estate on whom ber Wanted near Port 1-800-955-8770(V), via a.m., E.T. a copy of this notice is St. Joe. 2,100 Acres. Florida Relay Service. required to be served “SCAM “ Deer and Turkey, etc. July 12, 19, 26, The Gulf County Board must file their claims Member fee $500. For Aug 2, 2012 of County Commission- with this Court WITHIN To avoid possible details: 850-227-5052 ers has implemented a THE LATER OF THREE 88031S scams, it is recom- Local Bidders Prefer- (3) MONTHS AFTER mended that con- ence Policy for all THE DATE OF THE NOTICE TO RECEIVE sumers should verify RFP/BIDS. Anyone in- FIRST PUBLICATION SEALED BIDS caller information terested in bidding as a OF THIS NOTICE OR when receiving calls SAFE - Military File AIRLINE CAREERS ATTEND COLLEGE local bidder must fol- THIRTY (30) DAYS AF- BID #1112-23 regarding credit card Safe, Good condition, BEGIN HERE -Become ONLINE from Home low the requirements of TER THE DATE OF payments. Consum- great for keeping all an Aviation Mainte- * Medical, * Business, Resolution 2009-02 SERVICE OF A COPY The Gulf County Board ers should also con- valuables, not just files. nance Tech. FAA ap- * Criminal Justice which may be obtained OF THIS NOTICE ON of County Commission- tact the local com- $395. 850-832-7191 or proved training. Finan- * Hospitality. Job from the Clerk’s Office THEM. ers will receive sealed pany themselves in- 850-785-0693. cial aid if qualified. placement assistance. at the above address. bids from any person, stead of giving this Housing available. Job Computer available. Fi- 87806S The Gulf County Board All other creditors of company, or corpora- information to indi- placement assistance. nancial Aid if qualified. NOTICE OF ACTION of County Commission- the decedent and per- tion interested in pro- viduals who are CALL Aviation Institute SCHEV certified. Call ers also reserves the sons having claims or viding the following contacting them di- of Maintenance 866-467-0054 BEFORE THE BOARD right to reject any or all demands against the landscaping service: rectly. 877-206-9405 www.CenturaOnline.com OF NURSING bids deemed in the decedent’s estate must best interest of the file their claims with this Landscaping of the ap- IN RE: The license to County. Court WITHIN THREE proaches to the White practice nursing of (3) MONTHS AFTER City Bridge BOARD OF COUNTY THE DATE OF THE Dana M. Hewlett, R.N. COMMISSIONERS FIRST PUBLICATION *Adopt:* Adoring P.O. Box 1323 The original and three GULF COUNTY, FLOR- OF THIS NOTICE. Married, Creative Port St. Joe Florida (3) copies of the bid IDA Professionals, Classified Advertising must be submitted to 32457 William C. Williams, ALL CLAIMS NOT the Office of the Clerk Celebrations, Chairman FILED WITHIN THE of Circuit Court, Gulf loving Home awaits CASE NO.: 2011-10928 ATTEST: TIME PERIODS SET County Courthouse, Miracle 1st baby. Rebecca Norris, Clerk FORTH IN SECTION Expenses paid works hard ... filling the 1000 Cecil G. Costin, LICENSE NO.: R.N. July 5, 12, 2012 733.702 OF THE FLOR- Sr., Blvd., Room 147, *FLBar42311* Medical/Health 9210333 IDA PROBATE CODE Port St. Joe, FL 32456 88147S *1-800-552-0045* WILL BE BARRED. The Department of by the Response Dead- IN THE CIRCUIT Caring People employment needs of area line (July 27, 2012 at COURT FOR GULF Health has filed an Ad- NOTWITHSTANDING and CNAs needed. 4:30 P.M., E.T.). Indi- COUNTY, FLORIDA ministrative Complaint THE TIME PERIODS Join a team of people cate on the envelope PROBATE DIVISION against you, a copy of SET FORTH ABOVE, who make a difference that this is Sealed Bid File No.: 12-29-PR which may be obtained ANY CLAIM FILED in the lives of the eld- business firms, helping #1112-23. by contacting, Casey TWO (2) YEARS OR erly. Provide non medi- IN RE: ESTATE OF Cowan, Assistant Gen- MORE AFTER THE cal companionship, in Completion date for WARREN THOMAS eral Counsel, Prosecu- DECEDENT’S DATE OF home help & personal tion Services Unit, 4052 this project will be 80 WEATHINGTON LOST: in PSJ, Juniper DEATH IS BARRED. Dr area. Male cat, 11 care for the elderly. people to meet their Bald Cypress Way, Bin days from the date of Deceased. Must be flexible. PT the Notice to Proceed years old. Black, with Port St. Joe- 1002 #C65, Tallahassee The date of first publi- leading to FT- positions presented to the suc- NOTICE OF white on his belly and Ave A, Saturday Florida 32399-3265, cation of this Notice is in Port St. Joe area. cessful bidder. Liqui- ADMINISTRATION white whiskers. No col- 7am-?? (850) 245-4640 July 5, 2012. Home Instead prospective employers, dated damages for fail- lar. Answers to Garage Sale ure to complete the The administration of “Smutty.” REWARD Senior Care If no contact has been Personal Lots of misc house- project on the specified the estate of WARREN Please call (850) Call Mon-Thur 9-3pm made by you concern- Representatives: hold items, lawn date will be set at THOMAS WEATHING- 319-6102 850-640-1223 or toll ing the above by Au- Carl Weathington items, appliances, helping people buy and sell $100.00 per day. TON, deceased, whose free 1-866-301-1919 gust 23, 2012, the mat- 512 S. Ride and computer equip- date of death was April Web ID#: 34214378 ter of the Administrative Tallahassee, FL 32302 ment & more! Complaint will be pres- Plans/Drawings can be 21, 2012 is pending in Text FL14378 to 56654 obtained from the Of- the Circuit Court for ented at an ensuing Attorney for Personal all kinds of goods and fice of the Clerk of Cir- Gulf County, Florida, meeting of the Board of Representative: These tiny ads cuit Court at 1000 Cecil Probate Division, the Nursing an informal Charles A. Costin sell, hire, rent G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., address of which is proceeding. FL Bar No. 699070 Port St. Joe, Florida Gulf County Court- and inform for P O Box 98 services, and much more! 32456, (850) 229-6112, house, 1000 Cecil G. thousands of In accordance with the Port St. Joe, FL 32457 Port St. Joe or online at Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port Americans with Disabil- (850)-227-1159 510 8th St. families each www.gulfcounty-fl.gov. St. Joe, Florida 32456. ities Act, persons need- July12, 19, 2012 Sat 7/14 8am-2pm week. Let a little ing a special accom- The names and ad- Nothing works harder than modation to participate Bids must be submitted dresses of the personal Multi Family Classified ad do a in this proceeding to the Gulf County representative and the SELL ALL YOUR Yard Sale big job for you. should contact the indi- Clerk’s Office at 1000 personal representa- Clothes, furniture: In- Cecil G. Costin, Sr. tive’s attorney are set ITEMS Emerald Coast vidual or agency send- through classified. cluding a Curio & the Classifieds! 747-5020 ing this notice not later Blvd., Port St. Joe, forth below. more, tools & house- Marketplace than seven days prior Florida 32456, by 4:30 CALL 747-5020 hold items! 747-5020

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$33,500 5 Acres near Crystal Lake on Amos 2008 Harley Medical/Health Hayes Rd, property has Davidson Classified FOR RENT: 2br, 2 ba, well septic and power 14 x 70 Mobile Home. pole. Current survey is Street Glide C/H/A, no pets, $550 available. About 1.5 ac- month + $500 dd. Call: res of the property is can! cleared. 850-271-5761 108 S. E. AVE. A 850-229-6495 CARRABELLE, FLORIDA 32322 Text FL16315 to 56654 and leave a message. Nursing 850-697-9604 850-323-0444 Faculty Panama City - FOR SALE - www.seacrestre.com Associate RN CLOSEOUT SALE: COMMERCIAL www.fi rstfi tness.com/carrabelle Anniversay Program, Unbeatable Prices, LOT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND RENTALS If youí re 9-month D/W & S/W. Most Edition 522 3rd St, $59,000. (PC Campus) are Zone III. Ken- 9,700 miles. Copper/ Call (850) 227-8820 or Requires MSN with singer Housing, RENTALS Black. In Excellent email: [email protected]. min. 2 yrs. exp. in 3424 E. 15th, St, Call condition w/Rinehart ready to Text FL13756 to 56654 adult medical - surgi- (850) 785-0693. Exhaust, Power cal nursing + have Text FL16550 to 56654 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, UNFURNISHED APT. Commander, ABS, current BCLS & an Security, Extra unencumbered FL Lanark, Remodeled, Inc. Water ...... $425 Headlights, 2 Seats, move up RN license upon many other options. starting job. Teach- Always garage kept ing exp. preferred. Port St. Joe- 1 br Furn and well maintaned. Efficiency Apt with all travel trailer on private 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, UNFURNISHED APT. Original owner. Only or are just Nursing Utilities Included. Ideal shared lot. 2 blocks $17,000, sold new Faculty for single person. CALL from the beach. Water Lanark ...... $400 for over $27,000. Practical Nursing 850-648-5033 & Electric incl. $400/mo 850-723-4642 & Certified or $125/week + $200 starting out dep. Pets okay. Call These tiny ads Nursing Assistant 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, UNFURNISHED sell, hire, rent 941-720-4941 and inform for programs, thousands of Doublewide...... $700 families each week. 9-month Mexico Beach: Light & Let a little Classified (Gulf-Franklin Classified ad do a airy. 2 bed, 2 ½ ba. big job for you. Campus) furn/unfurn Town Home Emerald Coast Requires MSN with a Marketplace Beachside, Tyndall 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, UNFURNISHED APT. 747-5020 minimum 2 yrs. of side of town. Central can help you general medical sur- air, W/D, fans through- Small Porch ...... $375 gical nursing experi- out, reserved parking. ence + a current FL Avail Now! $950/mo + RN license. Salary $800 dep. Call Brenda open the door for above positions 850-227-5380 or Gilbert based on degree 201-895-4255 and experience. Po- Text FL16628 to 56654 sitions Open Until Port St. Joe Commercial to home Filled. Only those Port St Joe, 2 Br 2½ who provide all re- ba 1 cg, kitchen, LR, For Lease quested items Balcony, long rental, (GCSC Application near bay & dock, close Retail / Offi ce Space - 260 Marina Drive ownership. (must be com- to downtown, excellent 2nd fl oor offi ce suite; +/-750sf; $750 per month gross; move in ready pleted), legible tran- area, 850-624-4264 143 Acklins Island Drive-Cape San Blas scripts & resume) Text FL16570 to 56654 +/- 1000sf; $10 psf mod gross; high visibility on Cape San Blas Road ; will be considered. We’ve got available May 1st Additional info: 212 Hwy 98-Town Centre Building www.gulfcoast.edu/hr. Women & minori- 1st, 2nd, 3rd fl oor suites avail; +/-1700-2250sf; $6.75-$8.75psf mod gross ties are strongly en- 202 Marina Drive properties at couraged to apply. Centennial Bank Bldg 2nd & 3rd Floor Spaces Avail; +/-491- GCSC is an 5,000sf; $12 psf mod gross EA/EO/M/F/Vet em- 316 & 318 Reid Avenue ployer. GCSC Eq- Port St. Joe- 1bd cozy every price, uity Officer (850) cottage- $450/mo + Offi ce /Retail; +/- 3,600sf; Can be subdivided; $1250 per month 872.3866 utils. New paint & tile 103 Reid Avenue Web ID#: 34216442 floor in bathroom. No Great offi ce/retail location ready for occupancy; $10 psf mod gross smoking or pets. with Text FL16442 to 56654 219 Reid Avenue 850-229-1215 Offi ce/Retail;+/-5400 sf; sub dividable $7 psf mod gross 101 Reid Avenue Seven offi ce suites avail starting at $400 mo plus pro rata CAM locations 235 W. Gulf Beach Drive - St. George Island Offi ce/Retail;+/-800sf-1800;$14psfmod gross 401 Cecil G Costin all over town! Offi ce; +/-2,000sf-5,250sf; high level of fi nish; move in ready, ask rate $9.00psf-$13.00psf mod-gross NOW HIRING Warehouse / Flex Space And if DISHWASHER 110 Trade Circle West $9.00 per hour +/- 2500-7500sf suites, 14ft roll-up doors, dock high loading; 30/40 hours per inquire for terms you’re week 2790 Hwy 98 +/- 5,640 sf : Offi ce / Warehouse; $8 psf mod gross; Property also Apply in person. available for sale; Inquire for terms; 17 separate storage units available planning

Joe Mama’s For Sale Wood Fired Pizza 217 W. River Road - Wewahitchka to sell, 406 Reid Ave +/-9,000sf; retail building; next to Rich’s IGA; +/-1 acre; on-site; avail Port St. Joe, FL 32456 for lease; inquire for terms. $500,000 223 Monument Avenue Four city lots fronting Hwy 98; $375,000 Classified Part-time Loggerhead Restaurant Book-keeper/ Cape San Blas, +/-3000sf, FFE incl., .47 ac, on site-parking, sewer, Clerk asking $350,000. Short Sale can 516 1st Street QuickBooks Pro 2012 +/-11,400 sf offi ce/warehouse : .09 acres; Four roll up and/or high and Excel experience clearance entryways; $395,000 a plus. 320 Marina Drive introduce No phone calls Corner lot entry to Marina Cove : .14 acres; High visibility site; Call for details please. Marina Cove Lots 12, 13, & 14; $375,000 you to Email Resume to MORE THAN A JOB… A FUTURE! 235 W. Gulf Beach Drive - St. George Island Clara Landry at Offi ce/Retail; +/-5,335sf multi-tenant bldg St. George Island; Also [email protected] avail for lease; $399,000 or drop off at LONG TERM WORK 529 Cecil G Costin the market’s 340 Marina Dr. +/-2400sf; Former bank branch; Corner of Hwy 71 & Woodward Port St Joe, FL EASTERN Ave; +/-28,000sf site 32456 SHIPBUILDING best Fry Cook, GROUP Marketed Exclusively by: an aggressive leader in the Marine Industry, located in Panama City, FL prospects. Counter Help has the following opportunities for skilled craftsmen: 850-229-6373 & Ice Cream PIPEFITTERS • PIPE WELDERS Scoopers SHIPFITTERS • STRUCTURAL WELDERS Needed These tiny ads Competitive wages DOE, and a comprehensive benefi ts package including: sell, hire, rent Company paid health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k), attendance and inform for APPLY: thousands of & safety bonuses. Normal work week to include overtime. families each week. Steamer’s Let a little CALL OUR NEW NUMBERS NOW Qualifi ed craftsmen should apply in person: Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm - 1pm- 4:30 pm Classified ad do a Hot Dogsg big job for you. HUMAN RESOURCES (2 Locations): Emerald Coast Marketplace 13300 Allanton Rd., Panama City, FL 32404 and 747-5020 134 S. East Ave., Panama City, FL 32401 112 Reid Ave, (850) 522-7414 • Fax: (850) 874-0208 Port St. Joe, FL EOE/Drug Free Workplace

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