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theYOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1937 YEAR 76, NUMBER 7 tar Thursday, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 ForS breaking news, visit www.starfl.com 50¢ Sellers Butler steps aside ‘Love knows no limits’ murder By WES LOCHER as EDA 229-7843 |@PSJ_Star trial in [email protected]

For one local man, director what started as a trip review to build homes for the By TIM CROFT needy turned into a By WES LOCHER 227-7827 |@PSJ_Star lesson on love. 229-7843 |@PSJ_Star [email protected] Port St. Joe resident [email protected] Matthew White recently Citing health and family returned from El Tejar, At the end of a four-day concerns Barry Sellers an- Chimaltenango in trial last week, a jury found nounced his resignation as Guatemala where he Walt Butler guilty of second- executive director of the Gulf and a group of fellow degree murder. Butler faces County Economic Develop- missionaries from Long life in prison and will be sen- ment Alliance, Inc. Avenue Baptist Church tenced on Sellers’ resignation is ef- spent seven days Dec. 12. fective Friday, Nov. 29. He building homes in poor returned to his native Arkan- communities. sas for continued treatment THE CASE Previously, the On July as he fi ghts a recurrence of mission group at Long cancer. 30, 2012, at Avenue Baptist Church Pine Ridge The resignation, he said partnered with Grace in a letter to the EDA board, Apartments Ministries, based in Port St. WALT was in no way a refl ection of out of Mississippi, on the organization and its non- Joe, Butler BUTLER mission trips and the used a racial profi t partners. opportunity arose for “I hate to see his health is- quote slur to describe a young black members of the Port child that caused Butler’s sues came back up because quote id St. Joe church to visit friend, and Gant’s girlfriend, he had done a great job for Guatemala. quote name the EDA,” said EDA board Pam Rogers to become Though hesitant at upset. president Guerry Magidson. fi rst, White ultimately “He had gotten us back up to Later that evening, when decided to make the Rogers told her boyfriend the point where things were journey alongside moving forward. about the situation, he said fellow congregation that he was going to talk to “He did a super job and members Norman he a fi ne man who really Butler and only minutes later Hammock and Michelle Gant was shot between the cares about this county.” Campbell. Sellers emphasized that eyes with a .22 rifl e. The ar- White said that he resting affi davit described an the EDA board was com- sensed that he needed SPECIAL TO THE STAR prised of fi ve good business intoxicated Butler expressing to go on the mission Matthew White of Port St. Joe spent a week in Guatemala building disbelief in being arrested, us- volunteers, had a contract and believes strongly homes for 12 families in need. For White, working 5,000 above sea with the Board of County ing vile and racial language. in taking the gospel to level took some time to adjust to. During pre-trial hearings, every nation. See SELLERS A2 “I always thought out of the country, Atlanta landed them in White said he realized See BUTLER A5 that someone else White was nervous. Guatemala City. that he was in a place in would fulfi ll that need,” He and 16 other Upon landing, White dire need of assistance. said White. “But the missionaries fl ew said that he didn’t The goal of the trip Lord wanted me on out of the Panama know what to expect, was to build a series Port Authority that trip.” City airport and a but felt comfortable of 12x12-foot dwellings Teacher of ——Having never From been connectingPage fl ight6A in once he realized that for those in need. Over JUMP Guatemala City’s the course of several the Year stakes airport was pretty days they set the posts, standard. secured roofs, installed A car took them to windows and doors and candidates nearby El Tejar where built a small porch for independence they would spend the each home. upcoming days in The dwellings, named By TIM CROFT construction mode. though small, were 227-7827 |@PSJ_Star “There was a lot designed to be as dry By TIM CROFT [email protected] of local color and you and secure as possible. 227-7827 |@PSJ_Star could tell that you’re Families in the El [email protected] With a dredging time- not in the U.S.,” said Tejar region share line coming into focus, the White. “The residential properties with 3-4 Beginning a new expand- Port St. Joe Port Author- conditions dramatically families living in the ed format for recognizing ity sought during its most decreased as we drove. same place. Separate the top teachers, each public recent meeting to sustain “By the time we got dwellings connected a school named its teachers independence in the face to El Tejar, you could common kitchen and and employee of the year of dwindling resourcesFrom and page 6A mistake homes for bathroom area. candidates last week. staff. backyard sheds in the White said that he The teacher of the year se- The Port Authority, al- U.S.” was happy to see that lections will vie in January for ready working under a The Long Avenue Baptist Church partnered As the thriving city District Teacher of the Year, “bare-bones” budget ac- with Grace Ministries in Mississippi for the trip. gave way to poverty, who will go on to represent cording to chair Leonard See LOVE A2 the district in state competi- Costin, is down to one vol- tion in the spring. unteer staff member and The employee of the year no port director. candidates will undergo a Tommy Pitts, now with similar process, with the Dis- engineer Hatch Mott Mac- trict Employee of the Year Donald, was recognized by named in January and mov- the board for his years of ing onto to state competition. service as both a member This year, the School of the board and as port di- Board voted to add a new rector, part of a transition wrinkle to the process. Come the Port Authority is trying April the district will name a to get its hands around. Rookie Teacher of the Year Costin has fueled a com- award to a teacher in their munity outreach campaign fi rst year in the district. that has secure $1,500 from “We wanted to expand the three businesses, along ways we recognize our teach- with $1,000 commitments ers,” said Melissa Ramsey, from three members of the district Supervisor for As- community, one of whom sessment and Testing. expressed an interest in re- The teacher of the year maining anonymous. candidates announced dur- The Gulf County Eco- ing faculty meetings last nomic Development Al- Wednesday are: Cindy liance, Inc. has provided Phillips from Port St. Joe A Freedom Newspaper See PORT A5 Index Subscribe See TEACHER A5 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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The resignation closes what could fairly be called a tu- Prior to the arrival of multuous year for Sellers. At one point it was unclear who the missionaries, those and how he fit in the organizational chart for economic de- in need of homes had velopment after the BOCC took back operating authority of to procure the building the former Economic Development Council. materials and transport Over the course of several months, the BOCC negotiated them to the job site. a contract with a new organization, the EDA, with a volun- Once walls were erected, teer board comprised of five local businesspeople. the families were also The final BOCC vote was 3-2 and Commissioner Joanna responsible for pouring Bryan faulted the final agreement between the BOCC and their own concrete EDA for lacking specific goals and parameters for deter- flooring. mining the success of the organization, an agreement she “They put a lot of sweat said that set the EDA up “to fail.” equity in their homes The EDA was provided 18 months of promised public before we even got there,” Special to The Star funding from the BOCC and municipalities and was in the said White. “They have a Between building homes, White’s group held bible school for more than 400 process of growing its private partnerships. lot invested.” local children. Sellers was out on unpaid leave for much of the summer Once the 12 structures addressing health issues, and as recently as the first BOCC were built, the local pastor meeting of this month, Commissioner Ward McDaniel de- dedicated the houses to After the dwellings were built, clared his tenure a failure. the residents and White’s families were given welcome gifts If 2013 was a roller coaster, it has been a ride from the team surprised each that included food and home outset for Sellers. family with a laundry essentials. He was hired to be director of a consolidated Chamber basket stocked with dried of Commerce/Economic Development Council after the pasta, chicken bouillon, BOCC joined the two, but Sellers spent several weeks learn- wash clothes and toilet ing the computer passwords and contacts and was limited paper. on staff. “We received an But he grew the Chamber membership, including overwhelming amount making inroads in Wewahitchka noted by its City Coun- of gratitude,” said White. cil, and reached out to assist existing and relocating small “Those items are a big businesses. deal.” “We have had numerous new small businesses that have After christening the opened here as we increased recruitment efforts,” Sellers homes with a prayer, each wrote in his letter of resignation to the EDA board. “We have family was presented worked with many existing companies with their plans of with a photo of the expansions. family alongside the “I am proud of the work we have accomplished.” missionary team. White White and his team constructed The consolidated model was dissolved as the BOCC took said that it was a very dwellings from parts collected by back operational control, a new Chamber board ceded any emotional experience the locals. economic development to the new EDA and a new Chamber since Guatemalan families director was hired. rarely have photographs, Sellers said he didn’t really get to the business of eco- let alone pictures of their Visitors tend to feel dizzy three days’ worth of bible “I think we got more nomic development, which included significant work with loved ones. or nauseated until their school for over 400 local out of the experience than the Port St. Joe Port Authority, until the EDA was created, White described the lungs adjust. Luckily for children. During the year, they did in receiving a having emphasized Chamber work in his 18 months. locals as kind, gentle and White, communication children work full time, new home. I went there to During his tenure, however, Eastern Shipbuilding an- loving. He said that they wasn’t a problem. He but during the group’s demonstrate God’s love, nounced it would ultimately expand to Gulf County – the were appreciative of the had minored in Spanish visit they were on their and I saw that love knows company continues to make lease and utility payments – and missionary work and in college, which proved summer break and the no limits.” the St. Joe Company announced two separate letters of in- throughout the visit, many useful in building a rapport kids of El Tejar were eager White won’t be tent with energy companies for shipping through the port. tears were shed. with the locals. to hear what the visitors returning to Guatemala “We have had three larger announcements that are wait- International travel can “It doesn’t matter if had to say. for the next mission trip ing on changes and improvements to come to complete frui- be difficult for some and you speak Spanish or “Seeing the conditions in March. Instead, he’ll tion,” Sellers wrote in his resignation letter. “I will continue White’s team overcame just English,” said White. gives you so much take a cue from those he to be positive about Gulf County overall… There are too their share of obstacles, “The language of love realization to how helped and stay home to many resources, assets and beauty here for it not to work the biggest of which was transcends all language fortunate we are in welcome his third child in the long run.” the country’s altitude. barriers.” America,” said White. “In into the world. White said Magidson said the EDA is exploring its options for mov- Guatemala is nearly When they weren’t Guatemala, they’re so he looked forward to the ing forward. He said there were several and said he would 5,000 feet above sea level, constructing homes, White grateful and appreciative mission trip in 2015. know more following the holiday. making breathing difficult. and his companions hosted of just having their family. 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Listen, to the jukebox out at the To start off ,my name Loren Michael Siprell gravy stuff you pour over I’m thankful for the if you haven’t lined up Diary Bar. There were is Loren Siprell. I’m a 31- Port St. Joe the dressing. I appreciate Bible Mom gave me for opposite the likes of Tommy some mad neighborhood year-old citizen of Port St. to my core the very essence my birthday one year. It Herron, Bob Cassidy and watch groups over that Joe, Class of 2001. of Thanksgiving, saved my life! Jim Williams, you won’t deal! I did drop a nickel in I’m writing this letter THANKS FROM NORRIS which was instilled David Mark was have a clue what I’m talking the slot and pushed A-ll to you with a request, FAMILY in me at an early coming at me with about here. They were just to see the light fl ash. a seemingly simple Dear Editor, age. I relish the a butcher knife. I big, bad, fast seniors. I I’m not positive about the request but one with far- We would like to memories of can’t imagine what was the little engine that statute of limitations here reaching implications, take this opportunity to Thanksgivings I had done that had couldn’t! Bob would hunt so I can’t tell you how much political and social. I thank the offi cers and past. But let’s not made him so angry. me up on the third team, trouble Leon had wiring a won’t lie and pretend I staff at Gulf Correctional get carried away Only brothers can scout defense and knock police light up to a record know your politics, or HUNKER Institution for all the here with the big provoke that much me fl ying. Before I could machine. But the memory even that I voted for you. assistance they have given picture….. DOWN wrath in each get a landing fl ap down, sure lives on. It wasn’t until a couple Kesley Colbert our son, Sgt. James Norris I’m also thankful other. I’d probably Jim would crash me nose I’m thankful Mom chose years ago that I decided since he was diagnosed my foot didn’t slip when called him a sissy, or a fi rst into the frozen turf. I Daddy over that Bert to participate in this with colon cancer. me and Brewer hopped ninny. Since I was older and would be straggling to my Freemen guy. democratic system we are We would like to thank that west bound freight stronger, he needed an feet when Tommy ran right I’m thankful I only went so blessed to have. Suffi ce the people of Gulf County train rolling slowly through equalizer. The knife was through me. Not over me, off to college one time. I it to say I was a selfi sh for the donations, prayers, town. We couldn’t have the fi rst thing he saw. The mind you, or around me….. don’t think anyone could youth with little concern cards, telephone calls and been more than nine or Bible was the closet shield I’m talking directly through live through leaving home for what happened outside the love that has been ten and we had our hearts available. He stabbed, I me! He went in one side twice! You talk about out my bubble; my how those given during this time. set on California……or at protected. The blade went and came out the other! of your safety zone! And times have changed. Thank you from the the very least, Oklahoma. in the back, penetrating People fi lled that lonely. And afraid. And To say I don’t know your bottom of our hearts for I didn’t realize how much through the colored maps, stadium on Friday nights lost. I’m telling you, that politics is to say I don’t your assistance. more diffi cult it was when the concordance, an outline to cheer for those seniors freshman year in any know where you stand God bless everyone. the train was actually of the life of Jesus and some on the freedom to marry. leading us on to victory. setting, is there mostly to moving! I grabbed a metal I can make assumptions suggested daily readings They never even noticed toughen up the hide a mite. The family of Sgt. James Norris bar on the side of a tanker before coming to a halt in me. I was number 20, way Today, I’m thankful my about you being a small Gulf County town mayor where Tea and watched breathlessly the seventeenth chapter of down at the end of the kids moved out…….and Party-style Republicans as my feet dangled along the book of John. bench, gently holding my stayed gone. They’ve got to the rails. I pulled myself up Now, David didn’t dominate the mainstream JUSTICE swollen wrist in my “good” make their own memories. mostly because I was too really mean me any harm. hand and still bleeding from Well, you get the idea. and decisions of this Dear Editor, afraid to let go! We hung We were just “settling a cut above my left eye I’d Let’s not get so caught nature are made more on The justice that will on until the train stopped our differences” in an suffered when I didn’t duck up in the obvious this one’s faith in Christ than be served on Walt Butler after an eleven mile ride to entertaining way. But even quick enough on Tuesday! one’s true understanding is small comfort to the Thanksgiving that we Trezevant. to this day, sometimes as of freedom; but I am wonderful Gant family Here’s something else don’t appreciate the It was another bad idea I’m reading deep down in not going to make those whom we all have come to that you won’t understand, little, everyday blessings gone awry. But we didn’t assumptions. know and love and more. the red lettering, my mind but I’m also thankful for, that make life so real, so I am simply going to I think it sends a message lose a limb. And nobody ponders off into the “Divine this Thanksgiving season. interesting and so much ask, that in the week of that discrimination will even seemed to have Intervention” realm. And I learned more about life, fun. the anniversary of the not be tolerated under any missed us. We caught a I remember Dave’s sharp myself and what it takes to Uh…..hey…..Whew! I’m Gettysburg Address you circumstances and that ride back home on one of sword sliced right through make it in this world as a also thankful I didn’t end up join in the fi ght to make we no longer live in the Herschel Smith’s cement that verse that says “to give freshman…….than I did as with the second girl I ever Florida a state where bygone era that used to trucks and fi led the whole thanks in all things”! a senior starting in every took out! all men and women are tolerate such behavior. The incident under “no harm, I’m thankful the fi rst girl game. created equal regardless Gant family will cling to no foul”. The memory is I ever dated is not the girl I I’m thankful it wasn’t Respectfully, of race, creed or sexual the love and memory they not exactly on par with ended up with. me that took the red light Kes orientation by joining other have with Everett and go bold mayors who have set on with their lives trying aside religious or personal to repair the damage and judgments in order to loss infl icted by Butler. preserve and evolve what Butler, who shows no ‘Some Day My Chance Will Come’ this nation was founded remorse for taking the on; which is to say the life of an innocent man, principles that “All men will be removed from “I will prepare and some At 7-0, on Nov. 2, the remembered as “Walter” come. are created equal.” our community and live day my chance will come.” Gallaudet University Bison made mincemeat of my The fi rst two It is my fear that we the lifestyle deserving of Abraham Lincoln said played Becker College teammates and me. quarterbacks on the depth will all succumb to the people like him. that. Lincoln had lost the (MA). With two seconds In doing a little research, chart suffered season- Zealots, the eagerly Only an ignorant election for the U.S. Senate remaining in the game, I found out that the current ending injuries in the fi rst religious to steer the reins person will think they are twice, but he was still Becker College was set to Athletic Director at ASD’s game of the 1979 season. of this great nation into a better than another person preparing for success. He kick the winning fi eld goal name was “Walter Ripley.” I Two games later, the third country no longer guided regardless of their color or didn’t lose sight of his goals. breaking a 34-34 tie. sent him an email asking if quarterback went down for by individual freedoms, religion. This disgraceful In 1864, President The Gallaudet Bison he was “Big Bad Walter.” the season, then quickly whether you fi nd them thinking casts a dark Lincoln signed the were prepared, He was not. afterwards, the fourth. All morally reprehensible shadow over all humanity bill into law giving knowing their After fi nding out that season-ending injuries, or not, but rather guided and tears at the very fabric the Columbia chance had come… Walter (Ripley) played for leaving Gallaudet with the by the scriptures. This is of our morals. It is our Institution for Bison player, the Kansas School for the only quarterback left on the not what our Founding responsibility to educate the Instruction Chris Papacek Deaf, we laughed about it depth chart – Walter Ripley. Fathers had in mind. Two our children and families of the Deaf and blocked the fi eld goal and he fi red back another Ripley fi nished up the men or two women, two to respect other people Dumb and Blind in attempt, teammate message saying, “You’re season and established a adults should be free to regardless of their color Washington, D.C. Ryan Bonheyo talking about Walter Draper profi cient passing attack marry if they so choose. and to treat them as you the authority to CRANKS MY scooped up the ball – they say he was 6’4”, 300 with rookie tight end This is the very essence would want them to treat award collegiate TRACTOR and ran it 79 yards pounds.” Andy Bonheyo. I think of freedom and any who you. degrees. The BN Heard for a touchdown and I thought to myself, “He the passing attack must disagree are indeed the I hope the Gant school would victory, keeping the was at least 6’6”.” have been really a great tyrants, not the other way family realizes that this be renamed Gallaudet perfect season intact. I do remember this combination – Walter around. community has spoken University after Thomas The Bison fi nished the about Big Walter; every married Andy’s sister. So again, I ask you, proving it does not Hopkins Gallaudet, the season 9-1, losing their time he would knock you Ripley and Bonheyo had please make the right condone discrimination founder of the fi rst school fi nal game of the season to down, he would help you up. good careers as Gallaudet decision and choose to and that the very few that for deaf students in the Maritime (NY) 7-6. The 9-1 He helped you up with the football players. As noted, take a stand. This will do discriminate do not United States. record and fi rst place fi nish biggest smile that seemed Walter Ripley is currently require no serious work represent us. President Lincoln’s in the NCAA Division III to say, “I’m sorry I had to do the Athletic Director at on your part. Simply an God Bless Everett Gant signing of Gallaudet’s Eastern Collegiate Football that.” the Alabama School for agreement that all men and his Family charter has always given Conference gave the Bison Walter Ripley, the ASD the Deaf. Andy Bonheyo is are created equal and that him a special connection to a resume that assured the Athletic Director, turned out the Athletic Director at the freedom is determined Jim Garth deaf people, in particular 2013 Gallaudet football team to be a great guy with a lot Maryland School for the by the moral code of your Port St. Joe those who have attended made history. of connections to Gallaudet Deaf. Gallaudet University. Some On Nov. 23, the Bison University. His nephews, I’ll be pulling for the people say that Lincoln will travel to New York to Ryan and Todd Bonheyo, Bison this Saturday and you Memorial shows the seated take on the seventh ranked both play for Gallaudet. Yes, can bet I’ll have this story Lincoln’s hands forming the Hobart College Statesmen the “Ryan Bonheyo” who ready to pull out if anyone letter “A” on his left hand in the fi rst round of the scooped up the blocked needs a good story about and the letter “L” on his NCAA Division III football punt and ran it back for being prepared and never USPS 518-880 right hand of the manual playoffs. a 79 yard game winning knowing when their chance Published everyUSPHS Thursday 518-880 at 135 W. U.S. 98 Published Every Thursday at 135 West Highway 98 alphabet. As folks bicker and touchdown against Becker may come. PortPort St. St. Joe, Joe, Florida FL 32456 32456 It makes sense. complain about who has College. One other tidbit of trivia, Publisher: Roger Quinn Daniel Chester French, the best team between Ryan’s brother, Todd, you might not know about. 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I distinctly Lush and #5 Walter Ripley. not holdIn case themselves of error liableor omissions for damage in advertisements, further than amount the publishers received for program at Gallaudet remembered a fall night With four fellows in front of Read more stories at suchdo not advertisement. hold themselves liable for damage further than the amount received for such advertisement. has made it into a NCAA in 1979 when a giant of you, you would think that www.CranksMyTractor. championship playoff. player for ASD, I simply your chance would never com. The spoken word is given scant attention; the printed word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken word is lost; the printed word remains. Thursday, November 28, 2013 Local The Star| A5 butler from page A1 Butler’s Public Defender Mark and propped against the couch. St. Joe Police Department, it was the extractor was missing from the bathy argued, showing the jury Sims made a motion to use Florida’s Butler’s neighbor, Steve Dubree the first shooting incident they had weapon, meaning that it had to be photos taken at the crime scene. Stand Your Ground law to have testified that there was no bad blood responded to, but they held firm on reloaded manually and confirmed “This wasn’t self-defense, this was Butler’s case thrown out entirely, a between Butler and Gant. how the situation was handled. They that Butler only had one shot. Sims an ambush. motion that was later denied and the “I just think he made a mistake,” indicated that cruiser lights were asked Soto about the stopping power “You can’t ambush people trial began on Monday, Nov. 18. said Dubree, while locking eyes with on, weapons were drawn and strong of a .22 caliber bullet, which she said and then sit back and say it was the defendant. eye contact was when speaking with would not be effective against big self-defense.” Jury selection Neighbor Kenneth Dunham’s the suspects. After they arrived, game. Sims indicated Butler only Sombathy said that the case had The 83 potential jurors were testified seeing Gant, who he be- Lynn opened the door and stepped meant to stop Gant, though Som- all of the elements of manslaughter questioned by assistant State At- lieved had good intentions, shot outside while Butler remained in bathy reminded the jury the rifle but turned up a notch because But- torney Robert Sombathy and Sims down. Dunham said that he feared the doorway. Police immediately or- was the only weapon in the house. ler had a depraved mind. about their familiarity with the case, for his life and ran off to call 911 once dered them to the ground. The following day, Medical Ex- “I’m not saying he’s an awful per- their history with firearms, whether he saw Butler reloading the rifle. Lynn quickly complied and was aminer Michael Hunter took the son, I’m saying that he performed an or not they had ever experienced a “I couldn’t understand why this handcuffed while Butler went back stand and said that Gant had died awful act,” said Sombathy. “Some- traumatic event, how they reacted to is going on,” said Dunham as he re- inside and closed the door behind six weeks after the shooting from thing snapped inside this man’s it and even what self-defense meant counted the event. “Everett wasn’t him, creating a tense situation. complications of the injuries inflict- mind that night. They weren’t scared to them. going over there to hurt anyone.” “Walt looked right at me and ed by the .22 caliber bullet. at all, they were waiting. Self-defense “What we do is not always easy,” The testimony of Butler house- went back in and shut the door,” said Sims called on crime scene in- or not, you just killed a man.” said Sims as he spoke to potential mate Robert Lynn conflicted with his Deputy Richard Burkett. vestigator Jay Smith, Jr. to ask why Sombathy said that in self-de- jurors for the first time. “The ques- earlier depositions, and the witness As Burkett moved to the rear of he never dusted for fingerprints on fense, an attacker typically shows tions might seem nosy…they are.” said he had drunk numerous beers the apartment, attempting to secure the handle of the sliding glass door. remorse for their actions, but But- Because of the hate crime en- prior to talking with the attorneys the scene, he discovered a bloody If Gant opened the door, as But- ler seemed unshaken. Sombathy hancement originally charged in and before his time on the stand at Gant sitting in a chair on the back ler and Lynn suggested, it would reminded the jury that innocent the case, Sombathy and Sims asked the trial. Lynn said Dunham wasn’t porch. Burkett, unable to see the potentially be proof of self-defense, people don’t run from the police. if hearing racial slurs would of- with Gant when he arrived. man’s injuries in the dark, told Gant though Dunham said that Lynn Sims insisted Gant must have ap- fend anyone so highly that Butler “I wasn’t scared,” said Lynn, re- to go home. Burkett said that Gant opened the door before Butler fired proached the house aggressively to couldn’t be forgiven and receive fair calling the moment when Gant ar- told him he couldn’t because Butler the weapon. trigger such a reaction from Butler. judgment. rived at Butler’s sliding glass door. had shot him. Smith wasn’t instructed to dust “Why else could a man kill his Sombathy further explained to “He dropped like a sack of taters.” According to Burkett, Gant was for prints and Sims said that the friend?” asked Sims. “Walt had to the potential jurors that it was the Lynn said he didn’t know the responsive as he and EMS respond- oversight could have determined make a choice that night. The choice burden of the state to prove that the victim and thought that Gant was er John Ford loaded him into the whether or not Gant had opened was to take a man’s life.” defendant was guilty and that Butler the father of the boy that Butler had ambulance for Bay Medical Trauma the door. The question remained As Sombathy made his final ar- wasn’t required to take the stand. Af- directed racially-insensitive com- Center. As the ambulance took off unanswered. guments, he put a photo of Gant on ter three lengthy interview sessions, ments towards that ultimately set for a “safe zone” to administer an While Butler and Lynn went on the courtroom’s video screen for the jury of six along with two alter- off the chain reaction. assessment, Deputy Larry Dickey record saying that Gant had ag- the jury, counsel and those in at- nates was chosen by midday Tues- Sombathy played the two 911 observed Butler through the sliding gressively entered the apartment, tendance to see. Sombathy called day, and opening statements began calls made on the night of the shoot- glass door. Butler’s friends told the jury that the Gant a silent witness to the trial and shortly after lunch. ing. The first was from a panicked “I maintained eye sight in the res- defendant always kept his back door said that when the door opened at Dunham and the second from Butler idence. It appeared that he was eat- locked. Butler’s apartment he had to know Witnesses which was delivered in a calm and ing and watching TV,” said Dickey. “The victim was unarmed,” Som- he was in serious trouble. On Wednesday, Sombathy began casual demeanor. Butler told the op- By the time the ambulance bathy told the jury. “Even without “This man killed him,” said Som- calling witnesses and Rogers gave erator that he’d shot a man who had reached WindMark Beach, Gant had fingerprints, isn’t it clear who shot bathy, pointing toward Butler while emotional testimony that Butler’s forced his way into the apartment lost consciousness due to blood loss who?” keeping his eyes locked on the jury. use of slurs toward the child upset and was making threats. and brain swelling and slipped into “And this man is guilty as charged.” her, and that Butler had clearly been Lynn got on the phone briefly a coma from which he never awoke. Closing arguments Jurors were tasked with decid- drinking. to corroborate the story and then Meanwhile, former Sheriff Joe Nu- Sims said that Butler was scared ing whether Butler would be con- Pine Ridge property manager set down the receiver. In the back- gent made contact with Butler by of repercussions for his use of slurs victed of second-degree murder or Pamela Silcox visited Butler earlier ground, Butler could be heard ask- phone and arrested him inside the and was simply defending himself in manslaughter. It only took an hour that day and testified that he and ing Lynn to get him another beer. apartment. his home. of deliberation for the jury to come Lynn were drunk when she saw For several officers with Gulf Yolanda Soto, a crime lab ana- “There’s not a single drop of to reach a verdict of second-degree them and the .22 rifle was off its rack County Sheriff’s Office and the Port lyst, examined the rifle. She testified blood inside this apartment,” Som- murder. port from page A5 teacher from page A1 $4,300 in critical operating be with St. Joe and its Elementary School; Julie deserving recipients will funds and the city of Port interests. Hodges from Port St. Joe Jr./ vie for district honors,” said St. Joe provided $10,000 in “There has to be some- Sr. High School; Karen Turn- Superintendent of Schools BP settlement funds to be body in this room who is er from Wewahitchka Jr./Sr. Jim Norton. “We also thank used for liability insurance going to have to deal with High School; and Tracy Bow- the volunteer committee and dues for the Florida companies that want confi- ers at Wewahitchka Elemen- from across the district that Ports Council. dentiality,” Gibson said. tary School. helped re-vamp these pro- The executive director With Sellers leaving, Each teacher of the year grams as well as all those of the EDA, Barry Sellers, who that day-to-day person candidate was selected in who provided suggestions was appointed earlier as will be is in unclear. voting by the faculty at their regarding the process.” school, so they are selected assistant port director to There is also, Costin Each school-based Teach- Tim Croft | The Star work with Pitts and now noted, the perception of by their peers. er of the Year received $500; could assume much of that independence the Port Au- The employees of the each employee of the year The Gulf County School Board kept its officers in work. thority, as a public entity, year are similarly identified candidate received $100. place during last week’s organizational session, He attended the Florida needs to maintain as de- by co-workers and admin- The District Teacher of Linda Wood continuing as board chair and George Ports Council meeting last velopment of the port is to istrators at each school and the Year will receive $1,000 Cox remaining vice chair. week in Pensacola and told hinge largely on the invest- district site. and the District Employee of the Board of County Com- ment of public dollars for The candidates for Dis- the Year $200. unanimously approved for missioners that the EDA items such as dredging. trict Employee of the Year, The Rookie Teacher of another year as vice-chair. IT infrastructure upgrade and Port of Port St. Joe “As long as we have the also known as non-instruc- the Year will be recognized Cox noted that many Board members unani- were like “Siamese twins” capabilities to work locally tional personnel, at each with a plaque in April. districts use a two-year ro- mously approved the in that an estimated 90 per- I think we should,” Costin school site are: Jewell Hop- tation for chairmanship and awarding a bid for the first cent of economic develop- said. “(Moving day-to-day per at Port St. Joe Elemen- School Board her fellow board members phase of improvements to ment communication from to St. Joe) should be a fall- tary; Karen Taylor at Port St. organization echoed his comments about the district’s technology outside the county is linked back position.” Joe Jr./Sr. High School; Mary At their annual organi- the admirable job Wood had infrastructure. to the port. Outgoing board mem- Ann Peak at Wewahitchka zational meeting last week performed during the past The first phase will cost “I think we have a little ber Patrick Jones, who was Elementary; and Julie Carr School Board members de- difficult year. more than $112,000, but Sara breathing room,” Costin succeeded last week by Ja- at Wewahitchka Jr./Sr. High cided they like things just as “It is really all about the Joe Wooten, Deputy Super- said. son Shoaf, also emphasized School. they are. support team,” Wood said. intendent for Instruction, The situation with a the need for independence, Also recognized and Board chair Linda Wood “I could not do this job with- said the upgrade was criti- director was complicated underscoring that the port in the running for district was unanimously re-nomi- out you and the staff. We cal as the district increases this week when Sellers an- is undergoing a lobbying honors are: Susie White at nated to continue as chair- may not always agree, but the number of dual-enrolled nounced his resignation ef- campaign to raise major the district office and Mary woman for another year we work well together and students, more classes move fective Friday. public dollars for dredging Lou “Cookie” White with and vice-chair George Cox, don’t carry any disagree- online and more educational The Florida Ports Coun- the ship channel. maintenance/transportation. who would have been in line ments out of this board opportunities are offered cil is essential to the Port That work, Jones said, “In January these most to move to chairman, was room.” through distance learning. Authority and port develop- should not be perceived as ment, one reason the Port benefiting a private compa-

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This is 4516747 sue with Sellers but could a regional issue.” Email outdoors A news to tcroft@ Section UTDOORS starfl .com Page 6 O Thursday, November 28, 2013 www.starfl.com Jumbo redfi sh of autumn Where to fi nd the big un’s this month By FRANK SARGEANT long casts, strong hook are the obvious ones, of year — all hang around [email protected] sets and plenty of power anywhere hard structure the same sort of structure to hold the giants, and the juts into the Gulf, or where and all prowl the creeks Giant redfi sh have been thin diameter of the braid there’s a pass, cut or after the fi rst cold fronts, hanging around the jetties, means you can put a lot of bridge pilings over a major as well. beaches, piers and cuts it on the spool — chances span. If you can get them, of North Florida for the are you wont have a fi sh either via castnet or last several months, and cleaning you out, which bait trap, pinfi sh two to that may continue on until they would assuredly do Eatin’ size redfi sh three inches long are Thanksgiving — or not if you took them on with Early November even better baits than — depending on how cold the standard 2500-size usually produces very shrimp because they’re the early fronts get and spinning gear and mono. good fi shing for eating-size more durable and stay on how rough and muddy the A Shimano 8000-size reds across the Panhandle the hook better. Larger surf becomes. spinning reel will hold 265 as well, and these fi sh reds love them, as do big The reds are running yards of 50-pound-test are mostly found inside trout. Unfortunately, you 36 to 40 inches, true braid, and that’s likely to the bays. can’t buy them at most giants that are far too be adequate for the job. They’re not baitshops as you can big to keep—the slot is Best baits for the so accessible shrimp. 18 to 27 inches — but a giants are live threadfi ns, to the shorebound Plastic-tailed jigs are whole lot of fun to exercise pinfi sh, fi nger mullet or angler as those also effective for both reds and release. The chance other small baitfi sh. They along the beaches, and trout, particularly to catch a fi sh this big also readily take cut bait; but for those willing if you tip them with a without access to a boat a fresh slab of mullet or to wade — or with a boat pencil-eraser-sized slip of offers a unique opportunity. ladyfi sh is fi ne. Shrimp or kayak, or fi shing with a fresh shrimp. Jig heads in (Don’t be tempted to keep is also good, but lots of good trigger-grip models jaw for a vertical hold-up guide — they can provide 3/16 to quarter ounce do one — FWCC offi cers small “junk” fi sh also love ideal for reaching down because this has been a great target. the job, with tails in light are well aware of this shrimp and are likely to into the mouth of a shown to have a bad affect Inshore reds tend to colors 3 to 4 inches long run of oversize spawners nip the bait off before a red jumbo redfi sh to extract on survival for large fi sh of hang around structure, so usually best. and have made lots of fi nds it. the hook. The clamping all species. boat docks, oyster bars, These are bounced possession citations across The hook needs to be mechanism makes it When you’ve got the submerged boat wrecks on bottom in a pull-and- the Panhandle in recent adequate to the task; a size easy to get a good grip photo, slide the fi sh back and rockpiles are all good drop motion; hits usually weeks.) 7/0 or thereabouts will do and still see what you’re into the water, hold it targets. As the water come on the drop. It’s a Catching a giant red much better than a smaller doing — useful for a lot of upright by gripping the tail, gets colder, there’s also a good way to explore for from shore is not a task hook, and it’s wise to use species of fi sh, actually, and pump it gently back movement of fi sh into the fi sh when you don’t know for wimpy tackle; best circle hooks, which are and not expensive. Bill and forth until it’s ready to blackwater creeks that where they are. Once you choice is a big, saltwater less likely to be swallowed Dance also makes some swim, then release — you feed the bays, apparently catch a few on artifi cials duty spinning rig with a by the fi sh and make good ones, available at might encounter it again because the dark water and the bite slows, you can stout rod 7-6 to 8 feet long, release diffi cult. Bass Pro Shops and other next fall, three or four captures the heat of often turn them on again loaded with plenty of 50- You’ll also need long- Panhandle outlets. pounds heavier and an the sun better than the by switching to live shrimp pound-test (or heavier) nosed hook removers Big reds often travel inch or two longer. clearer, shallower water on bottom. braid. The combo allows — Rapala makes some in schools, and if the At present the largest on the fl ats. school doesn’t happen reds in the Gulf of Mexico Reds on the inside are to be where you are, you seem to weigh around 40 suckers for live shrimp. Redfi sh in the shell may fi nd slow fi shing. It’s pounds, or at least none Use the biggest shrimp Reds are excellent on WEEKLY ALMANAC a good idea to carry two heavier have been entered you can locate, on the the table, though as with Date high Low % precip rods, one heavy rod for for IGFA line class records lightest weight you can many species the red line Thu, Nov. 28 61° 45° 0 % the big reds, which you — though the no-harvest throw — with a 2500-sized down the side has a strong Fri, Nov. 29 60° 48° 0 % set out in a sand spike and rule is surely a factor in spinning reel and 10- to “fi shy” taste — it should Sat, Nov. 30 64° 53° 10 % let soak, and a lighter rig weighing in fi sh that might 15-pound-test braid, you be removed, along with the Sun, Dec. 1 63° 55° 10 % suitable for catching other have been larger. can make a good cast with skin, when fi lleting. Mon, Dec. 2 69° 48° 0 % species — whiting and Tues, Dec. 3 68° 47° 0 % In any case, biologists a quarter-ounce or less Or try redfi sh “in the Wed, Dec. 4 68° 47° 0 % left-over Spanish, among say reds can live up to 60 rubber-core sinker. Add shell,” which is basically others. years, and the reds on our 18 inches of 25 pound test cooked whole. Gut the fi sh TiDE TABLES MoNThLY AVERAGES As this is written, side of the state can be fl uorocarbon leader to and wash it thoroughly NOAA says sea surface seen as still recovering stiffen the rig and prevent inside and out, salt and To find the tides of the following areas, subtract the indicated times from these given for APALACHICOLA: temperatures are 75 to 71 from the blackened tangles — a double pepper the body cavity, HIGH LOW F. along the beaches, but redfi sh craze, which Uniknot will join the braid then stuff it with lemons, Cat point Minus 0:40 Minus 1:17 that will change rapidly sent tens of thousands and fl uoro dependably. limes or oranges, wrap East pass Minus 0:27 Minus 0:27 with each succeeding of mature spawners into Best hooks for slot reds the fi sh in foil, and place To find the tides of the following areas, subtract the indicated times front. Bull reds typically big commercial nets for are 1/0 to 3/0 Kahle style, on medium to low grill from those given for CARRABELLE: hang around until water restaurant consumption, which are light enough heat. Let it cook until HIGH LOW temp gets below 65—or some 25 years ago. not to kill the shrimp a fork goes in easily at Bald point Minus 9:16 Minus 0:03 until the last of the bait If large numbers of immediately and which the thickest part of the schools on which they feed reds here continue to tend to set themselves shoulder. ST.JoSEph BAY head south. grow another 20 years, because of their general The fi sh can now be There’s usually no it’s pretty sure there will circle-hook structure. unwrapped, a knife run doubt when a big red be 50 to 60 pound fi sh Inside reds in the slot down each side of the 28 Th 641pm 1.2 259am 0.3 takes — you’re pretty more common in the Gulf. will average 3 to 7 pounds, backbone just under the 29 Fr 655pm 1.3 335am 0.1 much instantly hooked up; The species is known to and those at the top of the skin, and skin and scales 30 Sa 722pm 1.6 421am -0.2 all you have to do is reel reach at least 94 pounds, slot are pretty formidable lifted away. The red line up slack to set the circle 2 ounces, the current on light spinning gear. Set can also be lifted out, hook in the corner of the IGFA all-tackle record, your drag lightly and allow along with the rib cage, jaw and the fun begins. for a fi sh caught in 1984 the fi sh to wear itself out and you’ve got a slab of Reds of all sizes are tough, at Avon, N.C. And there as you pump and wind tasty steamed meat that’s and the giants can put have been numerous between runs. bone free. Remove the up a tremendous battle, reds more than 60 pounds Odds are the shrimp “up” side, then simply with repeated long runs entered as line-class will attract not only reds pull the backbone away between slugging it out records from the Atlantic but keeper trout and to access the lower fi llet deep. They’re not jumpers, coast. To be sure, reds, sheepshead at this time — hard to beat. ApALAChiCoLA BAY,WEST pASS but they make up for it in like other species, might power. simply grow faster in the Once they tire, you Atlantic because of easier 28 Th 1245pm 1.0 1129pm 1.5 638am 0.2 536pm 0.7 can slide them up on the feeding opportunities, SPONSORED BY 29 Fr 210pm 1.1 727am 0.0 634pm 0.9 sand, if you’re fi shing from but bigger reds seem a 30 Sa 1203am 1.5 320pm 1.2 813am -0.2 727pm 1.0 a beach, or ease them distinct possibility for close to the rocks if you’re Gulf anglers in the future on a jetty. From a pier, under the current harvest you’ll have to walk them regulations. to the beach to unhook, Best places to connect which requires some manipulation if the span is busy. Inshore/Bay Hold the fi sh up, one hand under the chest, the Most local creeks and streams are still holding Sponsor the WEEKLY ALMANAC other gripping the tail, for good amounts of bream and now some crap- Call a photo—avoid putting a pie. The crappie bite should improve this week

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4516719 4514081 A8 | The Star Sports Thursday, November 28, 2013 PSJ soccer teams sweep Godby to reach .500 Star Staff Report North Bay Haven have a successful season,” son Ray’s 72. ond-half penalty kick and Shoemaker her first as the said Port St. Joe coach Gary Junior keeper Tyler Al- midfielder Christian Laine Lady Tiger Sharks netted Both teams lost by identi- There were two unwel- Hindley. ford played all 80 minutes in added her fourth goal on a three unassisted goals. cal 3-1 scores to North Bay come firsts for the Port St. Starting eighth-grade goal recording seven saves. long looping shot to the back Chiles was forced to Haven at Harder’s Park in keeper Celeste Chiles played Hindley said the Tiger post. make just two saves on four Joe Jr./Sr. High School soc- Bay County last Wednesday. all 80 minutes in goal, giving Sharks had opportunities to The boys were over- shots and Port St. Joe had cer teams last week. The Lady Tiger Sharks tie the game, missing two whelmed 6-0 by a Franklin 12 shots. The boys and girls found themselves in a 3-0 up all 3 North Bay Haven penalty kicks. County squad that Hindley Chiles now has a 1.75 teams each lost their first hole against North Bay Ha- goals while facing 15 shots games of the season and and making five saves. said, “Came out with loads goals-against average for ven before senior forward of energy. We had trouble added the first losses in The Port St. Joe boys the season. Lexie McGhee converted a matching their size and district play to boot. were outshot 12-8 by North Franklin County Jacob Lacour scored two penalty kick for a goal mid- speed.” But rebounding over Bay Haven and fell into a The following night, at goals and his older brother way through the second For much of the night 2-0 hole before Marcel Du- home, the boys and girls Drew Lacour had a penalty the weekend with wins half. Port St. Joe was also with- teams lost to Franklin Coun- kick goal and two assists in over Tallahassee Godby, A Port St. Joe penalty kick arte, a junior forward, tallied out Marcel Duarte, who re- the booters got back on in the first half was missed. his second goal of the year ty in district competition. leading the Tiger Sharks. aggravated hip flexor and Drew Lacour has 24 ca- stride. “We played very unin- unassisted. The girls fell behind 4-0 hamstring injuries. reer assists, trailing pro- Both teams are now 2-2- spired tonight and we will Duarte now has 61 career in the first half but a sec- gram career leader Daniel 0 overall and 0-1-0 in Dis- have to do a much better job high school goals, 11 back of ond-half comeback, which May by just three. trict 1-1A. on that aspect if we are to school record-holder JMa- Hindley labeled “valiant” fell short in a 4-2 loss. Godby Duarte sat out the The Lady Tiger Sharks The girls opened with match. had trouble defending and their second shutout of the Alford evened his record protecting goalkeeper Ce- season in a 3-0 win and the while making six saves on Ever Wonder What’s In Your Water? leste Chiles, Hindley said. Tiger Sharks followed with a eight Godby shots. The Lady Seahawks out- 3-1 victory. Port St. Joe had 15 shots. shot Port St. Joe 12-6 and McGhee scored her Port St. Joe played Baker Chiles made eight saves. fourth goal of the season, Tuesday during the school McGhee scored her third Kathleen Rish added her day, the final day before the goal of the year on a sec- third and defender Britteny Thanksgiving break.

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Port St. Joe 0 0 0 0 – 0 Blountstown 7 7 6 14 – 34 4516721 First quarter: BHS - CPeterson 15 pass from Lee (Bennett kick) 5:25, 7-0 BHS Second quarter: BHS - Lee 2 run (Bennett kick) 3:30, 14-0 Third quarter: BHS - SPeterson 22 run (kick failed) 1:09, 20-0 Fourth quarter: BHS - CPeterson 25 run (Bennett kick) 8:37, 27-0 BHS - SPeterson 15 run (Bennett kick) 3:21, 34-0 B OMMUNITY Section Thursday, NovemberC 28, 2013 www.starfl.com Page 1

WES LOCHER | The Star In less than three years, the Reid Avenue Bunco Babes have donated more than $10,000 to the Gulf County Public Library. Friends of the Library receives

TIM CROFT | The Star $1,100 in donations The Lions Club recently donated $1,000 to the Christian Community Development Fund. Member Brendan Murphy and his wife, Cindy, matched the donation. The Lions Club has been a supporter of By WES LOCHER consistently cut by the the CCDF for much of the past decade. Below, twice a year, a contingent of University of Auburn 229-7843 |@PSJ_Star government. students arrives in Port St. Joe to perform home and building repairs under the direction of the CCDF. wlocher@starfl .com “The value of the library to the community Let’s hear it for free can’t be expressed in knowledge. words,” said President of The Friends of the Gulf the Friends and former County Public Library school teacher Cathy A decade of outreach received two donations last Colbert. “When people Thursday to help purchase in town were laid off, the By TIM CROFT More than a decade later, the Auburn arrives in the community new books, videos and library’s computers helped 227-7827 |@PSJ_Star theory has proved prescient. to perform home rehabs, interact audiobooks for local them fi nd new work, fi le for tcroft@starfl .com More than 600 homes with the community through readers. unemployment, print their rehabilitated or renovated. church and faith. The volunteer group resumes or sign up for The Christian Community An ongoing partnership with Not only do they boost received a check from the Medicare.” Development Fund was born of a the Gulf Coast Workforce Board the community spiritually, staff and management of Because of dwindling theory. and Washington Improvement physically, emotionally, they do so Duren’s Piggly Wiggly for funds, the library is only A proposition that there was Group established the North Port economically. $250. The donation was open on Monday, Tuesday, an unmet need for a bridge from St. Joe Community Resource Two years ago, during the four presented to the group Thursday and Friday, but the community to the elderly and Center which offers a wide days in March the students were by store representative the Babes hope to see the those on fi xed incomes. range of assistance, from utility here, they spent, conservatively Suzanne Doran. establishment open seven Whether that bridge was a bill assistance to food to job said Diana Sealey Burkett, “The library provides days a week in the future. wheelchair ramp, assistance with assistance. executive director of the CCDF, free knowledge to the “When the economy a utility bill or a visit to ensure Two times a year, a group of public,” Doran said. “This dipped, the Bunco Babes safety and good health. students from the University of See OUTREACH B8 donation will help with came on board,” said purchasing books and keep Friend and Bunco Babe the library thriving.” Dana Boyer. “The library The second donation, provides certain amenities amounting to $910, came that are important to the from the Reid Avenue community.” Bunco Babes, most of The Babes believe whom are also friends of the library might be Port the library. St. Joe’s most valuable During the 13th asset, so much so that annual Ghosts on the they often spend more Coast celebration held time fundraising than on Halloween night, the Bunco-playing. Bunco Babes had a fi sh fry In addition to providing fundraiser and served up books for children and fresh mullet to attendees. adults, a variety of Over 2½ years, the audiobooks and family Bunco Babes have raised friendly DVD videos, more than $10,000 for library employees the library as funding for the facility has been See LIBRARY B8 Santa Claus parades into Port St. Joe next weekend

Christmas By WES LOCHER photo taken with Santa sale last month and a cake on the 229-7843 |@PSJ_Star Claus at the City Commons walk during Halloween’s Coast wlocher@starfl .com Park gazebo and reassure Ghosts on the Coast event. him they’ve been well- Reid Avenue businesses festivities Time to deck the halls. behaved all year long. will be open late that Friday will include The Gulf County “City workers are and offering deals to patrons live music, Chamber of Commerce transforming downtown,” while local musicians will be horse-drawn brings Christmas on the Chamber Director Paula stationed on street corners carriage Coast back to downtown Port Pickett said of the recently to entertain passersby. rides and St. Joe on Friday, Dec. 6. installed decorations. “The The celebration continues the annual Now in its 13th year, the gazebo looks fantastic. We’re Saturday with members of Christmas event will kick off the holiday hoping there’s a chill in the the Port St. Joe Jr./Sr. High parade. season on Reid Avenue at 5 air to really make it feel like School Band of Gold playing p.m. ET with horse-drawn Christmas.” holidays tunes in ensembles carriages on hand to take Funds for the white lights around downtown. attendees on a relaxing stroll along Reid Avenue were A special holiday edition around Port St. Joe. Rides raised by the Downtown of the Salt-Air Farmer’s will be $5. Merchants Association FILE PHOTO Children can have their through a community yard See SANTA B8

what bird to be our Plymouth Colony? Native Americans’ Samuel Adams, John 13) A pumpkin is Trivia Fun national symbol? Smith, Carver, Standish, clothing mainly made Alden, Jacob Astor, John perhaps described as a? Eagle, Turkey, Pigeon, Adams from during this era? Smith Fruit, Vegetable, Protein, Wilson Casey Swan Tobacco leaves, Water starch WC@Trivia 5) What was the 1st lilies, Animal skins, Tree bark 10) What Patuxet Guy.com 2) Thanksgiving is colonial agreement Indian saved the fi rst 14) What state currently observed forming a government, 8) What Plymouth Pilgrims from starving? produces the most in the U.S. on what the Mayfl ower “what”? military advisor Pinto, Wampano, Squanto, pumpkins? “Trivia Fun” with number Thursday in Charter, Declaration, was remembered in Simba Florida, Georgia, Texas, Wilson Casey, Guinness November? Compact, Ordinance Longfellow’s poem, Illinois World Record Holder 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th “The Courtship of”? 11) A wild turkey has from Woodruff, S.C., is 6) Which “William” Horatio Alger, Jack a fi eld of vision of about ANSWERS published in more than 3) What year did the served as religious Smith, George Strait, Miles how many degrees? 1) Turkey. 2) 4th. 3) 1620. 500 newspapers across Pilgrims fi rst come to leader of the Plymouth Standish 170, 220, 270, 320 4) Carver. 5) Compact. 6) the country and is a weekly North America? Colony? Brewster. 7) Animal skins. feature in The Star. 1492, 1510, 1620, 1776 Penn, Brewster, 9) Who mainly cared 12) About how many 8) Miles Standish. 9) John Hawthorne, Poe for the Pilgrims’ beer tons does the real Alden. 10) Squanto. 11) 1) Benjamin Franklin 4) Which “John” was kegs on their New Plymouth Rock weigh? 270. 12) 4. 13) Fruit. 14) unsuccessfully proposed fi rst governor of the 7) What was the World journey? 2, 4, 6, 8 Illinois. B2 | The Star Society Thursday, November 28, 2013 VFW Post 10069 Loquat for the home landscape Loquat trees inches long and blooms are easily killed application dates, check make excellent dull yellow in color. by frosts, which may with your local County Ladies Auxiliary additions to Florida Most loquats bear reduce the quantity of fruit Extension Office. Landscapes. The fruit regularly, and produced by trees in our Regular pruning trees are well- often quite heavily. area. of loquat trees is not announce shaped evergreens Loquats may Loquats can be grown necessary, because they that are easy to be grown in three on any type of Florida soil, have naturally well- care for. During ways, from seeds, as long as it’s well drained shaped, symmetrical Roy lee winter, when many rooted cutting, and and free of salt. Loquats crown. However, new officers trees are in a semi carter as budded trees. need a good water supply occasional pruning may County extension dormant state, They are easy to to produce good quality be needed to remove director Special to The Star membership would loquat trees begin grow from seeds, fruit. But, this must be dead wood. Also, if you also like to thank our to bear edible fruit. but seeds grown trees carefully monitored. Never notice that your loquat is On Tuesday, Nov. 12, past president, Teresa If your home site would won’t produce superior flood a loquat with water. producing very small fruit, the Ladies Auxiliary of Lowry, for her hard benefit from one or more fruit varieties, and may This will quickly kill a tree. pruning a few branches John C. Gainous VFW work during her term flowering fruit trees, take years to bear at all. Loquats need some may help increase fruit Post 10069 installed in office. that retain an attractive The best fruit comes fertilizer for best fruit size, by reducing the total three new officers. The Ladies are appearance year-round from loquats that are production. When the number of fruit clusters Polly Searle, a past looking forward to plant some loquats. vegetatively propagated. soil is shallow, it’s a on the tree. auxiliary president, participating with the Loquat trees are Two ways this is done in good idea to make three installed Ginny Seefeldt Post in the upcoming relatively small, reaching a Florida are shield budding, or four applications of For more information as President; Deaon Christmas Parade, height of only 25 feet when and grafting. fertilizer a year. In deeper on growing loquat Titus as Senior Vice as well as our annual full grown. Their leaves Loquat does best in soil, one or two annual contact the Gulf County President; and Kelly toy purchase for grow up to a foot long, and subtropical climates. applications are adequate. Extension Service at Knopp as Junior Vice needy children in Gulf have a fuzzy texture when But, mature trees can Any common 8-8-8 or 639-3200 or visit our President. County. We will be young, becoming smooth withstand temperatures 10-10-10 analysis with website: gulf.ifas.ufl.edu Miss Ginny has starting a food donation and waxy as they mature. are low as 10 degrees micronutrients added or edis.ifas.ufl.edu and held many offices over drive at the Post and Loquat fruit are oval- Fahrenheit without freeze should be adequate. For see Publication H55 & the years but this is would members and shaped, about one or two damage. However, the specific amounts and ENH394. the first time as our visitors to bring in President. We all non-perishable items wish her well in this for donation to food new endeavor. The pantries in the area. Celebrate healthy holidays

Mexico Beach holiday By The staff at MyGulfCare out or at a holiday party: Special to The Star Develop a strategy that • Don’t arrive on an sanitation schedule will allow you to enjoy a treat, empty stomach. Special to The Star During the holiday • Offer to bring a dish, season, much of our and not abandon the healthy then you know at least one attention is turned toward dish will be healthy. The City of Mexico Beach will observe the the table. At Halloween, habits you have formed. • Avoid excessive following schedule for sanitation services during it’s the treats, candied drinking and the snacks the Thanksgiving Holiday week: apples, popcorn balls and that tend to go with that. maybe a party or two. At to enjoy the celebrations represents. • Select small portions. Week of Nov. 25-29 Thanksgiving, we don’t without guilt or those extra Next, plan before you A small portion of a just stuff a turkey; we tend pounds. eat. When you arrive at a tempting treat will keep Monday, Nov. 25 Regular garbage pick-up to stuff ourselves as well. First, think about dinner party or celebration, you from feeling deprived. Tuesday, Nov. 26 Regular garbage pick-up Then Christmas arrives people, not food. take time to check out • Eat slowly. Relax, Wednesday, Nov. 27 Yard debris pick-up with those pies and cakes, Concentrate on making all the food options, and and enjoy the meal. Thursday, Nov. 28 No pick-up all the cookies and candy your celebration reflect make a plan. If desserts Remember: Focus on the Friday, Nov. 29 No pick-up and a big family dinner as what you know and love are calling you and you celebration, not the food. well. No wonder we ring in about those you are plan to indulge, skip the • Leave the table when the New Year a few extra sharing it with. Some rolls or potatoes. Develop a you are done. The longer pounds that we just don’t holiday crafts might strategy that will allow you you linger, the more you need. include scrapbook pages, to enjoy a treat, and not tend to eat. OF THE There are some picture ornaments, hand- abandon the healthy habits For more healthy guidelines, provided by written note cards or a you have formed. Spend holiday eating and gift- WEEK the Student Nutrition simple sewing project, your calories wisely; make giving ideas, visit www. St. Joseph Bay Humane Society Awareness Campaign, or which is a much more choices that will satisfy you snac.ucla.edu PET SNAC for short, that will personal and long-lasting without overdoing it. For more information Lexi is a 42lb 2yr Hound/Terrier Mix. She is very confident, help you make healthier treasure. Focus on what Following are some about Healthy Changes, friendly and attentive. Lexi walks well on her leash and food choices, reduce you are celebrating quick tips that will help you contact MyGULFCare at will sit with a treat. She likes to be petted and praised. Lexi is a medium energy dog who likes kids and would do temptations, and continue and what the holiday stay on track when eating (850)227-1276 ext. 132. well with an moderately active family.

FREE SPAY OR NEUTER FOR DOGS STILL AVAILABLE: 32456 AREA ONLY If you are unable to adopt at this time, perhaps you could Anniversary Cold foster or make a Donation. All pets adopted from SJBHS will be current on vaccinations and spayed/neutered. Please do not hesitate to email [email protected] or adoptbaystjoe@ gmail.com or call the St. Joseph Bay Humane Society at 850-227-1103 and ask Dawsons to weather for Melody or Debbie! Online applications and pet photos are available at www. sjbhumanesociety.org Adoption fees include our cost of spay/neuter and current vaccinations. blanket Our hours for the shelter are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am-4 pm! celebrate Faith's Thrift Hut is always in need of donations also, and all the proceeds go directly distribution to support the animals in our care! The hours for the store are Thursday-Saturday from 10 am-3 pm. Volunteers are always welcome at both our store and our shelter! Our store and shelter location is 1007 Tenth Street in Port St. Joe! Hope to see you all 40 years Special to The Star there soon!

Ifyouaremissingapetorwanttoadoptanewpet,pleasecheckwithyourlocalHumaneSocietyor State Representative Shelter.FollowusonFacebook:St.JosephBayHumaneSociety of marriage Halsey Beshears (R- Monticello) will be in www.sjbhumanesociety.org Apalachicola on Monday Mr. and Mrs. Darion to distribute wool blankets See Your Business Name and Info Here Dawson Sr. would like to donated by Farm Share, extend an invitation to a non-profit organization. for ONLY $15 per week everyone in celebrating This event will take place at $60 per month their 40 years of the office of Rep. Beshears marriage. at 78 11th St., Suite 5, from The Renewing of their 10 a.m. to noon ET. Wedding Vows will be 4 We would like to Call Today p.m. ET on Dec. 7 at New encourage everyone to Bethel A.M.E. Church, come by and pick up a Marcia Knapke 227-7847 4516722 146 Ave. C in Port St. Joe. blanket.

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Special to The Star look forward to hearing of the Tim Croft | The Star Anita Askew many successes that will result Left: Students scoring Level 5 or above in reading included Hannah Anderson, Hannah Graziano, Martha at Wewahitchka Elementary from the Holland, Ana Lacivita, Travis Morrison, Caleb Othic, Travis Roberson and Hannah Simpson. RIGHT: School received programs these Achieving Level 5 in math were Caleb Butts, Josh Butts, Delaney Ingalls and Robert Kennedy. $2,635 in grant funds will support: Opening the funds from Anita the Education Doors of Learning Askew Foundation of ($765); Soaring Board salutes FCAT excellence Gulf County. to Study Island Congratulations Ms. ($870); and Learning Star Staff Report Askew on your hard Beyond the Walls and work and dedication. We Halls ($1,000). The Gulf County School Board last week recognized a number of students who attended Port St. Joe Elementary School last year and excelled on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). They were sixth-graders when taking the test in the spring and are now seventh- graders at Port St. Joe Jr,/ Sr. High School. Joining Superintendent of Schools Jim Norton in handing out certificates LEFT: Earning Level 5 in reading and math were Tyler Cornwell and Chandler was PSJES Principal Sue Godwin. RIGHT: Hannah Fulk earned a perfect score in reading and a Level 5 Gannon. in math.

dazzling dolphins Front row: Corban Butts, Landon White, PHotos Special to The Star Stephanie Shear, Angel These students earned all A’s during the first Mace quarter.

Back row: Emily Lacour, Willa Gray, Madeline Gingell, Chase Dykes

Special to The Star SWAT urges ‘Stop Smoking’

Star Staff Report students to never smoke. SWAT is a new club at These students earned all A’s and B’s during the Getting the word out Port St. Joe Elementary first quarter. to “Stop Smoking,” the for fifth- and sixth-grade Port St. Joe Elementary students. It is sponsored Carter Costin and Mazie SWAT (Students Working by the Florida Department Hodges; third grade: Against Tobacco) Club of Health in Gulf County Magnolia Sarmiento; made posters and lined and is a Florida statewide fourth grade: Kristen Long Avenue last week youth organization working The Lion’s Tale Bouington. for the “Great American to mobilize, educated All A’s and B’s: First Smokeout.” and equip Florida youth Special to The Star grade: Lillian Sanchez, The students also made to revolt against and de- Sophia Sanchez, Hali displays encouraging glamorize Big Tobacco. Special to The Star Faith Christian School Thomas and Lilli Williams; announces its honor second grade: John students for the first Cullen, Riley McGuffin quarter of the 2013-2014 and Alex Taylor; third Thanksgiving lunch at Wewa Elementary school year. grade: Eliza Bailey, Jae All A’s: First grade: Lenox and Karys Linton; Austin Ramsey and fourth grade: Theron Torren Smith; second Smith; sixth grade: grade: Taylor Burkett, Catherine Bouington.

Lanark Village Boat Club Holiday Bazaar Special to The Star 9 am ~ 1 pm Wewahitchka Elementary School hosted over 300 parents and guests for our Featuring Local Artisans annual Thanksgiving Lunch. Parents, students and staff enjoyed a delicious • Holiday Items Thanksgiving meal prepared by our marvelous • Bake Sale lunchroom staff. Many • Jewelry students were adorned • Arts & Crafts in Indian headdresses • Gifts & More and Mrs. Becky Weston’s second-grade class set the stage for the feast dressed in traditional pilgrim LUNCH attire. Thank you to all the Soup, Sandwich, Drink & Dessert $5 parents, grandparents and family members for joining Tickets $10- Call Janet for further us in this annual WES info at 697-2587 family tradition. COMFORTER This business invites you FUNERAL HOME to visit the church of W. P. “Rocky” Comforter your choice this week. L.F.D. AITH (850) 227-1818 4510130 Thursday,F November 28, 2013 www.starfl.com Page B4 OBITUARY Lifetree Café to explore art of listening Susan Cooksey Dodson Susan Cooksey Dodson Club; a former First Lady Special to The Star participants. are available. Lifetree Café is passed away Saturday, Nov. of the Florida Bankers “It’s an important moment in at 1602 U.S. 98 in Mexico Beach 23, 2013. Susan was born Association; past Board Storytelling and listening will be people’s lives to have someone who across from El Governor Motel. in Tallahassee on March 2, Member of Big Bend explored at 7 p.m. CT on Monday, matters ask who they are, what Lifetree Café is a place where 1950. Hospice; and a member of Dec. 2 at Lifetree Café. they’ve learned, and how they want people gather for conversation Susan is survived by the Christ Church Anglican. The program, titled “The Art to be remembered,” says Isay. about life and faith in a casual her husband of 43 years, Susan enjoyed riding her of Listening: An Act of Love” Participants will discover coffeehouse-type setting. Wally; one son, Walt Dodson bike, walking on the beach, features a fi lm of NPR’s StoryCorps practical tools for connecting Questions about Lifetree can be (Kristen); two daughters, climbing lighthouses and founder, David Isay. StoryCorps has deeply with others. directed to Gary Grubb at 334-806- Ashley Savary (Chris) and watching birds visit her collected and archived more than Admission to the 60-minute 5667 or lwclifetreecafe@fairpoint. Alison Dodson; and one birdhouses. Susan loved 40,000 interviews from nearly 80,000 event is free. Snacks and beverages net. grandson Jacob Dodson. her “YaYa’s” and “Soul She is also survived by Sisters.” two sisters, Pat Patterson A memorial service was (Jerry) of Crawfordville and to be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR Judy Owens (Steve) of Port Nov. 27, at Christ Church One of the Faithful Few St. Joe; and one brother, Anglican, 3383 Coastal VINCENT EDWARD RILEY Doug Cooksey (Barbie) of Highway, Crawfordville, FL Joseph was one of the faithful few. Tallahassee: as well as fi ve 32327. The family received nephews; four nieces; and friends Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Could you pass the tests that he went nine double fi rst cousins. Christ Church Anglican of through? She was preceded in death Crawfordville. He was faithful to God, no matter what by her parents, Douglas In lieu of fl owers, and Marian Cooksey. donations can be made in came. Susan was a class her name to United Way Through test after test he was always the offi cer of Leon High School, of the Big Bend, 307 E. same. Class of 1968, and enjoyed Seventh Ave, Tallahassee, planning high school FL 32303. Sold as a slave, by his own brothers too! reunions with her former Bevis Funeral Home To be faithful after this must have been hard classmates. She was a Harvey-Young Chapel in to do. co-owner of Forest Realty Crawfordville (926-3333 with close friend Doris or www.bevisfh.com) is To be put in jail by Crosby; past president of assisting the family with Potiphar for something he the Crawfordville Women’s their arrangements. didn’t do. Would have been hard First Baptist Church on my faith, but 102 THIRD STREET • PORT ST. JOE Joseph came Bruce Hodge, Pastor Buddy Caswell, Minister of Music & Education right through. SPECIAL TO THE STAR Bobby Alexander, Minister to Students New Service Schedule for First Baptist Church He was A memorial service for Vincent Edward faultless in his Riley will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET Saturday, Sunday Wednesday faith until the very Nov. 30 at Holly Hill Funeral Home at Sunday School...... 9:00 am Dinner...... 5:00 - 6:00 pm 2775 Garrison Ave. in Port St. Joe. A Worship Service...... 10:30 am AWANA...... 6:00 - 7:30 pm end. repast gathering will be at the WIG Center. Choir...... 6:00 pm Surrender Student Ministry...... 6:15 - 7:30 pm He knew whatever Prayer/Bible Study....6:15 - 7:30 pm God had planned www.fbcpsj.org Nursery...... 6:00 - 7:30 pm 4516646 for him that he would surely win. Card of THANKS If someone does Pittman birthday 4516667 you wrong and I just want to say thank you for a special maybe you’re 87th birthday celebration. I thank you for tempted too. whatever part you played to include the WEEKLY SCHEDULE sharing of your talents, the beautiful gifts, SUNDAY - 8:00 AM - Worship at Sunset Park (on the sand) Remember Joseph, 10:00 AM - Bible Study at 1602 Highway 98 your presence and most of all, you love. MONDAY - 7:00 PM - Lifetree Café. Join the Conversation have faith in God, be I pray in turn that you will be blessed by WEDNESDAY - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Open House Coffee & Conversation another of the faithful the loving hand of God and that He will touch To contact worship leader: (850) 648.1151 or [email protected] you in a very special way and fi ll you more THURSDAY- 6:30 PM Mixed Bible Study few. with His love each and every day. 1602 Hwy 98, Mexico Beach, FL God bless you, (850) 648.1151 www.livingwateratthebeach.com Billy Johnson Queen Pittman

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Special to The Star Special to The Star The Constitution Convention Museum is in Port St. Joe, home to the first Florida From left, Shawn Elia, Robin Outlaw, Damian Hunter and Desy Outlaw of the Constitution. county 4-H Club won first place in Farm judging during the North Florida Fair. Constitution Convention Museum Gulf County showcased at fair Star Staff Report placed first among 19 teams Resources and History. displays local history that participated. Gulf County’s exhibit Gulf County was on full Team members were: highlighted the diversity of Special to The Star just a few months. The fi- diorama depicting the display at the recent North Shawn Elia, Robin Outlaw, recreation that it offers to lo- nal blow came to Old St. Jo- convention hall and five Florida Fair in Tallahassee Damian Hunter and Desy cal residents and visitors. Bring your holiday seph in 1844 when a hurri- delegates that signed this as the county’s 4-H Club Outlaw. Criteria used to judge guests and share the his- cane devastated the area. first Florida constitution is placed first in Farm judging Elia earned the indi- the exhibits/booths were tory of Old St. Joseph and Though a few people on display in the Constitu- and the county’s Extension vidual first-place award and how well it promoted county the Constitution Conven- remained, the new town of tion Convention Museum’s Office exhibit was selected Hunter finished just behind resources; overall appear- tion Museum. Port St. Joe never regained convention chamber room. tops of its class. in second. ance; quality of materials The original settlement those glorious years of no- Tours through the Con- The Gulf County 4-Hers The Gulf County IFAS used; and originality of booth of Old St. Joseph was found- toriety and growth until stitution Convention Mu- participated in the Farm Extension Service would contents. ed in 1835. In its short life it the early 1900s. Port St. seum are self-guided. A judging contest on Saturday, like to thank volunteer Jean The Gulf County exhibit was an important trading Joe was founded just north Park Ranger is on staff to Nov. 16. McMillian for assisting with was named No. 1. port along the Gulf of Mex- of the site of Old St. Joseph. answer questions. Schools The contest consisted of training sessions and chap- County Extension Direc- ico. Because of its ease of The few remains of the old and large groups are wel- the following classes: Steers, eroning teams to this event. tor Roy Lee Carter would portage and proximity to town can be seen at the come and guided tours are Heifers, Poultry (laying The North Florida Re- like to thank Melanie Tay- Tallahassee, the promoters historic cemetery on Gar- available. We request that hens), Corn, Oats, Soybeans, gional Fair convened Nov. lor, Kay Freeman, Marie L. of Old St. Joseph selected rison Avenue and at the large groups please notify Perennial Peanut Hay and 7-17. Jones, Jeanie Flowers, Jean it to host Florida’s first Constitution Convention the museum before they Bermudagrass Hay. Twenty-three exhibitors McMillian, David and Sally Constitutional Convention. Museum State Park on Al- arrive. Those who wish to The maximum score per showcased their counties in Beyl for their suggestions In 1838, fifty-six territorial len Memorial Way in Port have a beautiful location class was 50 points. the areas of: Agriculture, In- and efforts to make this delegates drafted Florida’s St. Joe. under the pines for wed- Gulf County’s seniors dustry, Recreation, Natural possible. first of five state constitu- The Constitution Con- dings are welcome to use tions. In 1845, Florida was vention Museum State the mall for their event. admitted to the union as its Park consists of 12.5 acres Electricity is available if 27th state. of slash and longleaf pines, needed. Contact the mu- Old St. Joseph was a Sable palm trees, live oak seum for fees information. Montford staff to hold growing boomtown and and southern magnolia Museum hours are one of the wealthiest com- trees. Displayed on the Thursday through Monday, munities in the territory, grassy mall is a marble 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Fees with the very rich develop- monument dedicated to are $2 per adult, children office hours in GulfC ounty ing the area into a premier the drafting of Florida’s younger than 6 are free. playground for their vaca- first constitution in 1838. More information on the Drive in Port St. Joe. tion destination. This plan The museum houses a Constitutional Convention Star Staff Report This is an opportunity to make Mont- for the community was collection of artifacts from Museum State Park can be ford’s staff aware of any issue or concerns shattered in 1841 when Paleo-Indians, Spanish oc- found on our website www. The staff of State Sen. Bill Montford Gulf County constituents might have. a yellow fever epidemic cupation, the boom period floridastateparks.org/con- (D-Tallahassee) will hold mobile office devastates the population; of Old St. Joseph, the civil stitutionconvention/de- hours 1-4 p.m. ET Tuesday at the Gulf For more information, call the Capital dropping it from thousands war era, and the first Flor- fault.cfm or by calling the County Public Library at 110 Library District Office at (850) 487-5003. to less than 500 people in ida railroads. A full sized museum at 229-8029.

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SGCVFD food drive ends strong The sheriff’s department fi nds out what the children Special to The Star in need in Gulf County want for Christmas, then with the The Great Pumpkin is real, new toy drive and money Wewahitchka. Charlie Brown. Food donations to donated, the department The sheriff’s department the Food Drive sponsored by South tries to make those wishes is also doing a new toy Gulf County Fire Department, come true. drive. Coastal Community Association You can fi nd these Dropoff locations are and St Joseph Bay Golf Club were red stockings in Port St. at the St. Joseph Bay Golf lagging way behind what was Joe at the St. Joseph Bay Club, South Gulf County needed with less than a week to go Golf Club, No Name Café, Fire Department, Gulf 2 to Thanksgiving. Coastal Cabin, Pepper’s, Bay Construction, Port St. Brendan and Cindy Murphy Port St. Joe Marina, Piggly Joe Marina, Bay Breeze stepped up to the plate after Wiggly, Centennial Bank, Antiques, Piggly Wiggly and receiving the CCA email asking for Half Hitch Tackle, Ace Dollar General Market. immediate support. Hardware, and Buy Rite So let’s pull together Brendan went The Dollar Drugs, The Scallop Cove on to make this the best Market in Port St. Joe and the Cape has a stocking and Christmas ever for the talked with the district and local they are the IGA, Buy Rite children in need of Gulf manager, Jon. They agreed to give Drugs, and Dixie Dandy in County. a discount for any food purchased The market gave an additional 25 will have something more to be from donations from the groups percent off over the sales that were thankful for. on Saturday before Thanksgiving. already in place. What a great citizen effort and The call went out, and generous Boy Scout Troop 47 was also what a great effort by The Market donations came in to meet the collecting for the food drive, and and Jon and his staff. Please say PUBLIC NOTICE need. they gave a hand at loading all the thanks to them when you go in to Saturday morning, members of food and toys. shop and think shopping locally this Public Hearings will be held at the Planning and SGCFD, CCA and St. Joseph Bay The Food Pantry was no longer Holiday Season. Development Review Board (PDRB) meeting on Golf Club met to shop for the Food bare for Thanksgiving. Because of Coastal Community Association Drive. Good grief, Charlie Brown, it the generosity of donors and the and South Gulf County Fire Monday, December 9, 2013 at 8:45 a.m. EST, and was sheer fun! community spirit showed by the Department will have another food at the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) In all, well over $1,000 was Dollar Market, there will be a lot drive before Christmas. Please meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 9:00 raised in two days to get the food. more Gulf County families who open your hearts and give. a.m. EST. Both public hearings will be held in the BOCC Meeting Room at the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Space still available at Christmas Bazaar Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida. The public hearings will be to discuss and act on the following: Special to The Star Dec. 13 and 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Treese at 227-9837 or the Golf Club at Saturday, Dec. 14. 227-1751. There is still room at the Table fees of $15 will go to the Also, on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1. Approval of October 21, 2013 Minutes Christmas Bazaar for you to sell your Children Christmas Wishes program 12 p.m. noon the Jingle Bell Golf handmade items. run by the Gulf County Sheriff’s Tournament will take place. The 2. Final Plat Approval for a Minor Subdivision - Tyler W. Centennial Bank is letting us use Offi ce. tournament format will be individual Smith - for Parcel ID #06268-025R and #06268-022R - their large tent so we will have more All of the table space is full in the play with handicap from your normal (Cape San Blas) Located in Section 7, Township 9 South, room for our vendors. The Christmas Golf Club Banquet Room, but we tee. If you bring a new toy, $10 off the Range 11 West, Gulf County, Florida - 2.22 Acres - A 6 Bazaar is at the St. Joseph Bay Golf have room for you in the tent. For entry fee. For more information call Club 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, more information call Barb Van the Golf Club at 227-1751. unit development with no road infrastructure. 3. Small Scale Land Use Change - Carmen McLemore - for Parcel ID #01045-100R - (Chipola River) Located in PUBLIC NOTICE Section 35, Township 5 South, Range 9 West, Gulf County Florida - Changing 1 Acre from Conservation to Residen- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gulf County tial. Board of County Commissioners will hold a second 4. Cooksey – variance approval – Douglas & Barbara public hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance for a Small Scale Map Amendment with the follow- Cooksey – for Parcel ID# 03898-002R – Located in Sec- ing title: tion 5, Township 7 South, Range 11 West, Gulf County, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE Florida – Road setback encroachment to add screen PLAN OF GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA BY AND THROUGH porch. PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR SMALL-SCALE LAND 5. County Development Regulations and Policies (LDR) USE MAP AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY UNDER FLORIDA STATUE 163.3187 and 125; SPECIFI- 6. Staff, Public and Open Discussion CALLY AMENDING PARCEL ID #01045-100R, 1 ACRE OF LAND LYING AND BEING PART OF SECTION 35, Small Scale Land Use Change - McLemore Final Platt Approval - Smith TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST, GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM CONSERVATION TO RESIDENTIAL;

r e PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. v R R i D S D R ON E AL UN a AV Y D l NN The second of two public hearings will be held dur- o BO ip h C ing the Gulf County Board of County Commissioner’s N Y L TLE Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at HAR 9:00 a.m., E.T. in the County Commissioner’s meeting DR CO room in the Robert M. Moore Administration Build- MPI TA R E D QU ing, Gulf County Courthouse Complex, Port St. Joe, INI RT MA Florida where the Board of County Commissioners will consider the ordinance for adoption. The first The public is encouraged Variance - Cooksey public hearing will be held prior to the County Com- missioners hearing at the Planning and Development to attend and be heard AM ER Review Board (PDRB) meeting on Monday, December IC on these matters. ST U C S TI 9, 2013 at 8:45 a.m. EST also held in the BOCC Meet- N A LA VE Information prior to the AT ing Room at the Robert M. Moore Administration meeting can be viewed at Building, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida the Planning Department BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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Special to The Star hold for all the other donations that will be The Toy Drive for the brought in through the Gulf County Sheriff’s Toy Drive. Offi ce got off to a great The Jingle Bell start this past Saturday. Golf Tournament will Christmas golf cart parade Coastal Community be held on Dec. 12 at Association, South Gulf St. Joseph Bay Golf County Fire Department Club to add more toys. Dec. 1 in Mexico Beach and St. Joseph Bay Golfers are asked to Golf Club have begun bring a toy to play. Call Special to The Star ribbon in recognition of collecting donations for the Club at 227-1751 colon cancer awareness. toys for Gulf County’s for more information. It’s that time of year Candy was very active in deserving children. Drop offs can be taken again to shine up those golf Mexico Beach and a big Brendan and Cindy to the drop off spots or carts, drag out that garland supporter of the golf cart Murphy made a generous donations can be made and plug in those Christmas parade. donation to Coastal to Coastal Community lights and infl atable Sadly, she lost her fi ght Community Association Volunteers from the load the toys for us. Association or South snowmen! against colon cancer this and arranged with the CCA, SGCFD and St. Toys of every Gulf County Fire The fi fth annual Mexico year; her daughter will be Dollar General Market Joseph Bay Golf Club description fi lled the carts Department and we’ll Beach Christmas Golf Cart riding in the parade in her to have an additional 25 met at the Dollar General and blocked the aisles do the shopping for Parade will be at 6 p.m. memory. percent discount over the Market to play Santa’s as the group of “elves” you. Our deadline CT Sunday, Dec. 1, with Gulf Coast Alarm sale prices the Saturday Helpers and had a world shopped their hearts for collection of all lineup at 5 p.m. in front of will be providing a before Thanksgiving. of fun shopping for toys. out. The toys were taken toys is Dec. 20 so the police station on 14th commemorative medal to More donors jumped Jon, the manager for to the dropoffs in South they can be gotten Street. each golf cart as well as the in with only a day to raise Dollar General Market, Gulf County at the St to Santa through the Gulf County Sheriff memorial ribbons. some funds. This is just and his staff jumped Joseph Bay Golf Club, Gulf County Sheriff’s Michael Harrison will serve Applications can be the fi rst effort and kick off right in and helped out. South Gulf County Fire Department. as Grand Marshal, and picked up at the Mexico for the Children’s Wish Boy Scout Troop 47 was Department and Gulf 2 Get in the Santa will be riding in the Beach Town Hall, the List for the Sheriff’s Toy collecting for the Food Bay Construction offi ces Christmas Spirit and fi re truck at the end of the CDC offi ce and the Mexico Drive. Drive and they helped in Simmons Bayou to make some child’s parade to greet all the good Beach Police Department. Christmas wish come little boys and girls. For more information true by donating to As a special memorial contact Traci Gaddis, the toy drive. It just to Candy Daniel, each golf parade chairperson, at 227- makes you feel good! cart will be sporting a blue 6770 or [email protected]. NOTICE OF HEARING FOR PURPOSES OF ADOPTING ORDINANCES AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS TO APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCIES The Planning and Development Review Board, sitting as the local planning agency will hold a hearing at 4:00 p.m., EST, on December 10, 2013, to review the ordinances and recommend them to the VARIANCE NOTICE City Commission of the City of Port St. Joe, and the Board of City Commissioners will hold a meeting on December 17, 2013 at 6:00 The City of Port Saint Joe Planning and Development Review Board will p.m., EST, at the City of Port St. Joe City Hall located at 305 Cecil G. Costin Sr., Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida, for the purposes of adopting hold a Meeting to discuss a Request for a Variance on December 10, 2013 the Ordinances and authorizing transmittal of the Comprehensive , 4:00 EST at City Hall at 305 Cecil Costin Sr. Blvd. Port Sr Joe , FL for Plan Amendments to appropriate state agencies. Nathan Peters, III located at 403 Hodrick Street, Parcel# 05815-000R. The The title of proposed Ordinances are as follows: reason for the request is Per Section 3.04 (1) of the Land Development Regulations. The proposed plans can be reviewed at the Building ORDINANCE NO. 500 Department located at 1002 10th St. and can be reached for questions at AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA AMEND- ING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF (850) 229-1093. THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, BY AND THROUGH THE PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR LARGE SCALE MAP AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO AU- All persons are invited to attend this meeting. Any person who decides to THORITY PROVIDED BY FLORIDA STATUTES SPECIFICALLY CHANGING ALL OR PART OF THE PARCELS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”; PROVID- appeal any decision made by the Planning and Development Board with ING FOR REPEAL OF ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR respect to any matter considered at said meeting will need a record of the SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim ORDINANCE NO. 499 record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA AMENDING and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The Planning and Review THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, Board of the City of Port St Joe, Florida will not provide a verbatim record BY AND THROUGH PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR LARGE-SCALE MAP of this meeting. AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY UNDER STATE STATUTES SECTION 163.3187, SPECIFICALLY APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN BY THE ADDITION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELE- In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing MENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; AND PROVIDING FOR RE- special accommodations to participate in these proceedings should PEAL OF ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. contact Charlotte Pierce, City of St. Joe, at City Hall (850) 229-8261 4516699 VARIANCE NOTICE The City of Port Saint Joe Planning and Development Review Board will hold a Meeting to discuss a Request for a Variance on December 10, 2013 , 4:00 EST at City Hall at 305 Cecil Costin Sr. Blvd. Port Sr Joe , FL for Nathan Peters, III located at 413 Hodrick Street, Parcel# 05816-000.R. Copies of the Ordinances are available for public inspection at The reason for the request is Per Section 3.04 (1) F of the Land Develop- City of Port St. Joe City Hall, located at 305 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida. ment Regulations. The proposed plans can be reviewed at the Building The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be Department located at 1002 10th St. and can be reached for questions at necessary. (850) 229-1093. Interested persons may attend and be heard at the public hearing or provide comments in writing to the City All persons are invited to attend this meeting. Any person who decides Commissioners, City of Port St. Joe City Hall, 305 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida. Transactions of the public hearing to appeal any decision made by the Planning and Development Board will not be recorded. Persons wishing to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at said meeting will need a record made during the hearing will need a record of the proceeding and of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a should ensure a verbatim record is made, including the testimony verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the on which the appeal is based. testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The Planning Any person requiring a special accommodation at this hearing because of a disability or physical impairment should and Review Board of the City of Port St Joe, Florida will not provide a contact the City Clerk’s Office at (850) 229-8261, at least five (5) verbatim record of this meeting. calendar days prior to the hearing. CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons need- BY: /s/ Mel C. Magidson, Jr. OF PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA ing special accommodations to participate in these proceedings should ATTEST: /s/ Charlotte M. Pierce contact Charlotte Pierce, City of St. Joe, at City Hall Mel C. Magidson, Jr. (850) 229-8261 Charlotte M. Pierce Mayor-Commissioner

4516717 City Clerk 4516754 B8 | The Star Local Thursday, November 28, 2013 LIBRARY from page B1 OUTREACH from page B1 celebrate National Library duration of their stay, creativity,” Colbert said. whose staff must track such items, Month in April and whether it be a few weeks “We’re a community of $32,000 in the community on rent, food, operate a summer reading or months. lifetime learners.” gas and other living expenses. program every Tuesday in The Friends of the The Friends of the And the student count has grown June. Library is more than 60 Library, which formed since that March. Used books are sold members strong, and the more than 20 years The CCDF has accomplished all that on-site at a discount, and facility registered 92 new ago, is an organization on a shoestring. free Wi-Fi is provided to library cards last year. dedicated to assisting With a staff of four, the nonprofit has all visitors. An entire wing Those interested in joining the Gulf County Public relied almost exclusively on grants, the of the building houses the the organization can Library meet needs that largest from the Jessie Ball DuPont Alfred DuPont Florida become a member for just are beyond the facility’s Foundation. Historical and Genealogy $10 a year. Membership budget. There are also dollars from the Room, a free resource to forms are available at the At the Halloween fish Tapper Foundation, Alfred I. DuPont anyone in the community library front desk. fry, the Bunco Babes Foundation and donations from the interested in learning Colbert and Boyer served more than 150 Lions Club, Centennial Bank, First more about their family agreed that none of the meals. The St. Joe Shrimp Baptist Church, Oak Grove Church and history. Babe’s donations would Company donated 400 others. Keeping up with have been possible pounds of mullet; Sunset “Centennial Bank is committed technology trends, the without the support of the Coastal Grill provided to the local community and we pride library rents books public. coleslaw, cheese grits ourselves on building strong community directly to Kindle e-Book “There’s so much were cooked by Carol relationships,” said Port St. Joe readers. Those with a generosity in the Dow, Boyer Signs donated Centennial Bank manager Hiram Nix. library card can go online community,” Boyer said. signage and the city of “We are honored and proud to support to www.nwrls.com and “It’s a great place to be.” Port St. Joe set up tents the Christian Community Development with a few clicks have a Colbert and her and donated tables and Fund and the work they do in our local book sent to their digital husband, Kesley, are chairs. Additionally, Linda community.” device. Books are rented lifetime members of the and Buddy Wood donated But to rehab 600 houses, to serve for two weeks and can be Friends. She said that the $250 toward expenses. those coming to the Resource Center ordered from the comfort most gratifying part of her 3G Realty donated a located on Peters Street in Port St. of home or a different membership is seeing the space for the Babes to Joe, the organization heavily relies on Tim Croft | The Star country altogether. library grow and watching use, and cooks included volunteer labor to do much of the heavy Centennial Bank contributed $500 Colbert said snowbirds the community make use Bill Kennedy, Steve Wich, lifting. recently as part of its ongoing support make frequent use of of it. Mark Haddock, Jimmy “We saw a need in this community of the CCDF. the facility, often picking “Reading stimulates Rogers and Charles to help the elderly and those on fixed up a library card for the imagination and Radcliff. incomes,” Burkett said. “Primarily, Auburn students. we wanted to help keep them in their Burkett will also begin an outreach homes. I think we fly under the radar. campaign to promote the community “Our organization is not only helping aspect of her organization as it sees the people … but we contribute to the Jessie Ball DuPont grant dollars wind economy. The money is spent locally. We down in the next several years. help local residents.” Changes in how the state funds As the organization has bloomed, its and distributes dollars for the State reach has extended, from exclusively Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) have Port St. Joe to now serving folks from also impacted the CCDF, which has Wewahitchka to Mexico Beach and worked through local SHIP program places in between. coordinators to fund many rehabilitation Between November 2012 and June projects. 2013 the Community Resource Center During the first quarter of 2014, has assisted 220 families with utility bills, Burkett said she will speak to any referred 50 people to the First Methodist organization or civic group that will Church Care Closet for clothes and provide an audience in order to bring referred 25 people to the Lions Club for more local economic stability to an eye care. organization that has stabilized so many The Center has cooperative over more than 10 years. relationships with the Gulf County Burkett said she always envisioned Health Department and Sacred Heart a CCDF that did not have to rely so File photo Hospital on the Gulf in identifying heavily on filling out extensive and time- medical care for the needy, according to Children can have their photo taken with Santa Claus while ringing in the holidays. consuming grant paperwork each year Midge Askew, an emergency assistance to survive, an organization that could coordinator at the Community Resource receive as good as it gives locally. Center. “I really need the community and SANTA from page B1 “We have been very successful businesses to step up,” Burkett said. “I Market will be at 9 a.m. All funds raised from and nonprofit, family and working with the community to find need Gulf County and Mexico Beach to ET in City Commons Park, the event will go toward friends and businesses. furniture and appliances for those in pull together to keep this program going. featuring fresh produce community service works “It’s truly a hometown need,” she added. My hope is that the community will pick and local vendors with of the JSL including parade,” Pickett said. “It The end of the Christmas holiday up some of the slack. homemade holiday gifts purchasing clothing and shows great community will bring planning for projects to be “I think it is a good time to ask the and stocking stuffers. school supplies for area spirit.” undertaken in 2014, with the first key community to step up and help us with The market will be children. Bringing up the rear window the spring – in March – arrival of what we haven’t asked for in 10 years.” extended until 4 p.m. ET. The event will host live of the parade will be “I would urge all the music from Konkrete Soul, Santa himself to officially residents of Port St. Joe a bounce house for kids, welcome the holiday to come out on December beverages for adults and a season to Gulf County. 6th and 7th and support raffle. “We’re encouraging their community,” said Team registration more businesses to John Parker, volunteer forms can be picked up at participate in the parade,” coordinator of the the Tourist Development Pickett said. “It’s great Trades & Services 4516720 Farmer’s Market. “This Council Welcome marketing — you have a will be a great event.” Center, Haughty Heron, captive audience of 2,000 At noon ET, the Junior Persnickety and A&A people on the street. Trades & Services Service League’s annual Homecare in Wewahitchka “It shows a true sense PROFESSIONAL FLOOR CARE, INC. chili cook-off begins at or by contacting any of community and lets local Residential and Commercial Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Sailor’s Cove near the member of the JSL. residents know that their Serving the entire Gulf Coast area Haughty Heron. The annual Christmas dollar matters.” Ceramic Tile and Grout Cleaning Teams will compete for parade is slated to begin Those who would RVs - Cars - Trucks - Vans GET YOUR AD IN! prizes and bragging rights at 6 p.m. ET Saturday and like to have a float in 24 Hour Emergency Water Extraction for “Best Chili in Port St. will feature more than the Christmas parade Joe,” while attendees will 50 holiday-themed floats can register by calling be able purchase bowls and snaking down Reid Avenue the Chamber at 227- enjoy a gamut of different while judges select winners 1223. There is no fee to CALL TodAy! flavors. in the categories of school participate.

229-1324 4510158 227-7847 VARIANCE NOTICE

The City of Port Saint Joe Planning and Development Review Board will hold a Meeting to discuss a Request for a Variance on December 10, 2013 , 4:00 EST at City Hall at 305 Cecil Costin Sr. Blvd. Port Sr Joe , FL for James R. Lowry, located at 707 Long Ave, Parcel# 04956-000R. The reason for the request is Per Section 3.03 (9) of the Land Development Regulations. The proposed plans can be reviewed at the Building Department located at 1002 10th St. and can be reached for questions at (850) 229-1093.

All persons are invited to attend this meeting. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning and Development Board with respect to any matter considered at said meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The Planning and Review Board of the City of Port St Joe, Florida will not provide a verbatim record of this meeting.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodations to participate in these proceedings should contact Charlotte Pierce, City of St. Joe, at City Hall (850) 229-8261. 4516725 4516705 Thursday, November 28, 2013 CLASSIFIEDS The Star | B9

are not brought up to Southwest corner of ing in Gulf County, 96301S ber 24, is the same date. Section 11, Township 7 State of Florida. Unless NOTICE metes and bounds de- Sales November 21, 28, 2013 South, Range 10 West, such certificate shall be OF APPLICATION scription as above. Gulf County Florida redeemed according to FOR TAX DEED thence run North 85 law, the property de- Name in which as- degrees 58 minutes 13 scribed in such certifi- NOTICE IS HEREBY sessed: Harry M. Mur- seconds East 1492 feet cate will be sold to the GIVEN that US Bank as phy 96299S to the Point of Beginn- highest bidder in the C/F FL Dundee Lien NOTICE ing; thence run North front Lobby of the Gulf Inv, LLC the holder of All of said property be- OF APPLICATION 86 degrees 52 minutes County Courthouse, the following Tax Certif- ing in Gulf County, Sales Reps FOR TAX DEED 17 seconds East 131 1000 Cecil G. Costin, icate, has filed said cer- State of Florida. Unless Halifax Media Group is currently looking for outside sales representa- feet; thence run North Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, tificate for a tax deed to such certificate shall be tives . If you are in sales and are confident in your sales abilities, then NOTICE IS HEREBY 02 degrees 33 minutes Florida at 11:00 AM, be issued thereon. The redeemed according to this opportunity may be for you. We are looking for energetic Sales GIVEN that PPF Hold- 39 seconds West E.T., Wednesday, the certificate number and law, the property de- Executives with 2+ years of B2B outside sales and business ings III Ltd. the holder 444.00 feet; thence run 11th day of December, year of issuance, the scribed in such certifi- development experience. of the following Tax South 86 degrees 52 2013. Dated this 5th description of the prop- cate will be sold to the Certificate, has filed minutes 17 seconds day of November, erty, and the names in highest bidder in the said certificate for a tax Territories Available In: West 131.00 feet; 2013. which it was assessed front Lobby of the Gulf deed to be issued ™ Panama City thence run South 02 are as follows: County Courthouse, thereon. The certificate ™ Chipley degrees 33 minutes 39 REBECCA L. NORRIS 1000 Cecil G. Costin, number and year of is- seconds East 444.00 CLERK OF THE Tax Sale Certificate No. Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, ™ Port St. Joe suance, the description 93166S feet to the Point of Be- CIRCUIT COURT GULF 727 Florida at 11:00 AM, of the property, and the PUBLIC NOTICE ginning. COUNTY, FLORIDA Application No. E.T., Wednesday, the We are only seeking passionate, positive, driven outside names in which it was 2013-47 11th day of December, sales professionals. assessed are as fol- Hwy 22 Storage Name in which as- By: Donna L. Ray, Date of Issuance: 2013. Dated this 5th lows: 1249 Hwy 22, sessed: Gredan Devel- Deputy Clerk May 28, 2010 day of November, Responsibilities: Wewahitchka, FL opment, Inc. Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 R.E. No: 03036-000R 2013. z Prepare for appointments. All travel is local and typically within a 32465 Tax Sale Certificate No. 634 50 mile radius of your office. All of said property be- Description of Property: REBECCA L. NORRIS Application No. z Meet daily with owners of small to medium sized businesses with the Shed: The North Half of Lot CLERK OF THE 2013-48 goal of marketing and securing business #2 Terry Perry Number 24, according CIRCUIT COURT GULF Date of Issuance: z Conducting our “solutions based” approach to qualifying potential #8 Sybel Boyette to an unrecorded plat COUNTY, FLORIDA business for new sales leads in between appointments and during net- Household items May 25, 2011 of the Southwest Quar- R.E. No: 02808-000R working opportunities ter of Section 17, By: Donna L. Ray, z Contacting Sales Coordinator with feedback from appointments and To be opened for sale Township 8 South, Deputy Clerk Description of Property: sharing new business lead opportunities. December 2, 2013, Range 10 West, also Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 8:30 A.M. if payments Commence at the z Reviewing the day’s successes and challenges with your Sales Man- described by metes ager, gaining sales support as appropriate — all administrative support and bounds as follows: 96303S Begin at a pt. 50 feet NOTICE people have a vested interest in your success South and 1,345.0 feet OF APPLICATION East of the NW Corner FOR TAX DEED In our organization, we offer the following to our outside sales - of the SW 1/4 of Sec- Account Executives: tion 17, Township 8 NOTICE IS HEREBY Fantastic Benefits and Compensation Program Thanksgiving Holiday South, Range 10 West, GIVEN that US Bank as Commissions and Bonus and run East 622.50 C/F FL Dundee Lien New hire and ongoing training and development feet, thence South Inv, LLC the holder of 158.75 feet to the the following Tax Certif- Requirements: Classified In-column POINT OF BEGINN- icate, has filed said cer- z At least two years of face-to-face direct sales, outside sales, B2B, ING, thence continue tificate for a tax deed to Business Development experience be issued thereon. The D E A D L I N E S South 158.75 feet, z Bachelor’s degree preferred but not necessary. We will consider the thence run West 622.50 certificate number and year of issuance, the right experience over a degree The Port St. Joe Star and feet, thence North z Highly self-motivated and self-disciplined with ability to work effec- 158.75 feet, thence description of the prop- The Apalachicola/Carrabelle erty, and the names in tively with little or no supervision East 622.50 feet, to the z Outgoing personality with expertise at developing relationships, par- POINT OF BEGINN- which it was assessed Holiday House Creamer’s Tree Times are as follows: ticularly with business owners, presidents and CEO’s ING. Containing 2.27 z Good communicator-excellent listening skills and ability to offer Cleaning acres, more or less. Service To Run Thursday, November 28 Tax Sale Certificate No. solutions. Holiday Rates! Call Jason @ Due Friday, November 22, 5:00 pm NOTE: IT IS THE OPIN- 545 Call Sherry at 348-6851 (850)832-9343 Application No. To apply: Send resume to [email protected] or Dan at 227-8225 Call (850) 747-5020 or 1-800-345-8688 ION OF THE AB- STRACTOR THAT THE 2013-46 EOE, Drug Free Workplace Text FL71234 to 56654 or visit us online at Date of Issuance: R&B Tree Removal emeraldcoastmarketplace.com ABOVE METES AND BOUNDS COULD BE May 28, 2010 Web ID#: 34269124 Service;Stump Grind., R.E. No: 02285-001R Text FL69124 to 56654 The classified department IN ERROR. THE DE- Turn to classified! landscape & clearing! SCRIPTION TO THE Free Estimates will be closed Thursday, November 28. Description of Property: You can bank on We will open Friday, PARCEL BEING the 850-693-4880 South Half of Lot Num- Lots 6, 7, 8 and 9, in our bargains! Liscensed & Insured November 29, at 8 a.m. Block F, College Park ✳ ✳ ✳ B10 | The Star CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, November 28, 2013

Subdivision, to the City highest bidder in the COURT OF THE RIGHT OF WAY other Sales of Wewahitchka, Flor- front Lobby of the Gulf FOURTEENTH JUDI- BOUNDARY LINE OF A ida per Official Plat of County Courthouse, CIAL CIRCUIT IN AND DISTANCE OF 446.35 The News Herald is seeking an innovative and Pianist same being recorded 1000 Cecil G. Costin, FOR GULF COUNTY, FEET FOR THE POINT Family and Friends of experienced in the Office of Clerk of Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FLORIDA OF BEGINNING. FROM wanted for First United PSJ Thank You for All Methodist Church in Sales Manager the Circuit Court,Gulf Florida at 11:00 AM, CIVIL ACTION SAID POINT OF BE- your prayers, heartfelt County, Florida. E.T., Wednesday, the CASE NO.: GINNING CONTINUE Mexico Bch. Call Frank Who will be responsible for leading and creat- thoughts, offering, Healy at 850-647-8028 ing integrated multi-media sales strategies to 11th day of December, 23-2012-CA-000118 SOUTH 88 DEGREES meals, and love during Name in which as- 2013. Dated this 5th 46 MINUTES 04 SEC- Leave a Message drive revenue across multiple platforms. We this most sadest, Web Id 34272426 are seeking a passionate, highly organized sessed: Roger & Jan- day of November, WELLS FARGO BANK, ONDS WEST ALONG tragic, difficult time of team player who will effectively train and moti- ice Linton 2013. NA, SAID NORTHERLY our lives! Your vate the sales team, using sales planners, the Plaintiff, RIGHT OF WAY kindness and 5-step sales process and consistent accounta- All of said property be- REBECCA L. NORRIS BOUNDARY LINE FOR thoughtfulness was Part Time bility to drive their success. The Sales Man- ing in Gulf County, CLERK OF THE vs. A DISTANCE OF very much appreciated. ager will be creative, yet analytical. State of Florida. Unless CIRCUIT COURT GULF 177.00 FEET; THENCE and ment so very Nursery such certificate shall be COUNTY, FLORIDA STEPHEN HELMS DEPARTING SAID much! Love the Rice Education redeemed according to A/K/A STEPHEN BEN- NORTHERLY RIGHT Assistant Responsibilities: Family. FUMC is seeking a PT z Meets or exceeds sales and revenue goals. law, the property de- By: Donna L. Ray, NETT HELMS , et al, OF WAY BOUNDARY scribed in such certifi- Deputy Clerk Defendant(s). LINE, GO NORTH 01 Infant/Toddler Nursery Assistant to z Advocates the methodical & standardized Caregivers care for children ages 5-step sales approach to buyers. This ap- cate will be sold to the Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 DEGREE 21 MINUTES are needed to provide 0-5 during Sunday proach includes planning & preparing for the highest bidder in the NOTICE OF 11 SECONDS WEST 96499S quality early care and School, Sunday Wor- call, needs analyses, building a compelling front Lobby of the Gulf RESCHEDULED FOR A DISTANCE OF PUBLIC NOTICE education to children ship Services and other solution, developing and closing an effective County Courthouse, FORECLOSURE SALE 246.10 FEET: THENCE ages 0-3 yrs @ our Ap- church events as re- sales presentation, and following up to ensure 1000 Cecil G. Costin, GO NORTH 88 DE- ADVERTISEMENT FOR alachicola location. AA/ quired. Please submit a client satisfaction. Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, NOTICE IS HEREBY GREES 46 MINUTES Florida at 11:00 AM, BID: GIVEN pursuant to an 04 SECONDS EAST AS preferred; FCCPC resume, contact infor- z Communicates and advocates the (CDA) accepted with a mation, at least 2 refer- company’s vision for a world class sales team, E.T., Wednesday, the Order Rescheduling FOR A DISTANCE OF The Gulf County ♥ ♥ willingness to further ences and a cover let- excelling at building active accounts with solu- 11th day of December, Foreclosure Sale dated 177.00 FEET: THENCE ADOPT: School Board will be education. Experience ter to: tions from a diverse product and services 2013. Dated this 5th November 14, 2013 GO SOUTH 01 A Stay Home Mom, accepting bids on the working with preschool [email protected], portfolio. Develops and consistently supports day of November, and entered in Case DEGREES 21 MIN- Prof Dad, Travel await retrofit and changing children is a must. Ex- Attention Nursery Posi- staff development by providing clear expecta- 2013. NO. 23-2012-CA- UTES 11 SECONDS ♥ Carolyn & Chris ♥ out of the gym floor at cellent benefits pack- tion. Or P.O. Box 266, tions, tools and training, sales goals, account- 000118 of the Circuit EAST FOR A DIS- ♥ 1-800-552-0045 ♥ Port St. Joe Elementary age! Apply at Early Port St. Joe, FL 32547. ability and frequent feedback. REBECCA L. NORRIS Court of the FOUR- TANCE OF 246.10 Expenses Pd FLBar42311 School. A bid package FEET TO THE POINT Education and Care, Attn: Bobbi Lassiter. z Collaborates with other managers to gener- CLERK OF THE TEENTH Judicial Cir- CIRCUIT COURT GULF may be picked up at cuit in and for GULF OF BEGINNING. Inc. 162 Avenue E Apa- Web ID#: 34268269 ate new sales ideas and stays abreast of 150 Middle School lachicola, FL 32320 Text FL68269 to 56654 product and platformchanges. COUNTY, FLORIDA County, Florida where- Road, Port St. Joe, FL in WELLS FARGO A/K/A LOT 2, BLOCK B, EOE M/F/V/D DFWP z Develops sales team, striving for world By: Donna L. Ray, 32456, faxed or BANK, NA, is the Plain- CRESTWOOD ACRES, WebID#: 34273112 class execution and results. This includes e-mailed by calling Text FL73112 to 56654 training/coaching, use of data in sales Deputy Clerk tiff and STEPHEN UNRECORDED Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 850-229-8369. Bids will HELMS A/K/A STE- presentations, creating a vision and integrated be accepted starting sales campaigns for the client, producing PHEN BENNETT A/K/A 221 BRYAN 96305S November 21, 2013 HELMS; THE UN- SETTERICH, Education/Training sales presentations, and using analytics to NOTICE and ending December measure the solution’s ROI for the client. KNOWN SPOUSE OF WEWAHITCHKA, FL OF APPLICATION 5, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. STEPHEN HELMS 32465-3103 Nursery Worker FOR TAX DEED E.S.T. wanted for First United Requirements: A/K/A STEPHEN BEN- NETT HELMS; BRANDI Any person claiming an Methodist Church in z Bachelor’s degree or comparable NOTICE IS HEREBY The successful bidder N. JONES A/K/A interest in the surplus Mexico Bch. Call Frank experience. unfur- GIVEN that US Bank as must comply with the BRANDI HELMS; ANY from the sale, if any, Healy at 850-647-8028 2 bedroom z Proven record of successful leadership in a nished Apt; Dogwood C/F FL Dundee Lien Jessica Lunsford Act. AND ALL UNKNOWN other than the property Leave a Message goal-oriented, highly accountable Terrace Apts; 808 Inv, LLC the holder of The Gulf County PARTIES CLAIMING owner as of the date of Web Id 34272426 environment. Woodward Ave, PSJ the following Tax Certif- School Board reserves BY, THROUGH, UN- the Lis Pendens must z Successful record of team building and 850-227-7800 icate, has filed said cer- the right to reject any DER, AND AGAINST file a claim within sixty leadership. Text FL72989 to 56654 tificate for a tax deed to or all bids. THE HEREIN NAMED (60) days after the sale. Admin/Clerical z Excellent organizational and analytical be issued thereon. The November 21, 28, 2013 INDIVIDUAL DEFEND- WITNESS MY HAND skills. The ability to multi-task and manage certificate number and ANT (S) WHO ARE and the seal of this competing priorities is essential. 96529S Part Time year of issuance, the NOT KNOWN TO BE Court on November 22, z Digital sales experience. Proven digital description of the prop- IN THE CIRCUIT Receptionist COURT OF THE FOUR- DEAD OR ALIVE, 2013. sales management experiences. erty, and the names in Busy law firm seeking TEENTH JUDICIAL WHETHER SAID UN- z A deep and broad understanding of the which it was assessed PT Receptionist. Send CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA KNOWN PARTIES MAY Rebecca Norris market and competition are as follows: resumes to PO Box 327 IN AND FOR GULF CLAIM AN INTEREST Clerk of Circuit Court z Strong communication, negotiation and in- Panama City, FL 32402 COUNTY AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath. Flor- fluencing skills. Tax Sale Certificate No. Web ID#: 34272996 GENERAL JURISDIC- DEVISEES, GRANT- By: BA Baxter ida room in back Large z Proficient PC skills including Microsoft ap- 974 EES, OR OTHER Deputy Clerk plications Excel and Word. In addition, must Application No. TION DIVISION yard. 3 blocks to the CLAIMANTS; are the beach. 339 Selma St. be well versed in digital sales tools, including 2013-45 CASE NO.: 232008CA Logistics/Transport 000276CAAXMX Defendants, The Clerk **See Americans with $700 month. First/Last/ job boards, search, email, social marketing Date of Issuance: of the Court will sell to Disabilities Act and analytics. May 28, 2010 Security Deposit. Call SUNTRUST BANK, the highest and best If you are a person with CDL Class A 850-348-7774 z Demonstrated innovation, leadership, com- R.E. No: 03392-100R Plaintiff, bidder for cash at a disability who needs Route Driver Text FL70604 to 56654 munication, and staff development skills. Pos- LOBBY OF THE GULF any accommodation in sesses ability to coach and be Description of Property: Average 10 stops. vs. COUNTY COURT- order to participate in coached. Begin at a point 1000 HOUSE at 11:00AM ET, this proceeding, you Home base - feet West and 1020 Apalachicola, FL z Strong ethical standards and integrity are a DARRELL HAMANN, on the 19th day of De- are entitled, at no cost must. North of the Southeast 850-653-8823 et. al., cember, 2013, the fol- to you, to the provision z Understanding of research tools is a huge Corner of the Northeast lowing described prop- of certain assistance. Web ID# 34272333 Defendants. Text FL72333 to 56654 plus. Quarter of the South- erty as set forth in said Please contact the ADA 2 bedroom house for east Quarter of Section z Ensures that the business unit meets and/or NOTICE OF Final Judgment: Coordinator by mail at rent; 457 Madison St., exceeds revenue expectations 31, Township 5 South, FORECLOSURE SALE P. O. Box 1089, Pan- Oak Grove, Port St. z Proven sales management experience Range 11 West, thence LOT 2, BLOCK B: A ama City, FL 32402 or SELL ALL YOUR Joe, FL 850-227-7800 continue North for 175 PARCEL OF LAND LY- by phone at (850) Text FL72988 to 56654 feet, thence run East NOTICE IS HEREBY All full-time employees are eligible for health & GIVEN pursuant to a ING AND BEING IN 747-5338 at least seven ITEMS dental insurance, Life/ AD&D/Long-term disa- 250 Feet, thence run Summary Final Judg- THE SOUTHWEST (7) days before your bility Insurance, 401k plan, and paid time off. South 175 feet, thence QUARTER OF THE scheduled court ap- Cue Furniture through classified. run West 250 feet, be- ment of Foreclosure Port St. Joe 3br, 2ba, filed October 29, 2013, NORTHWEST QUAR- pearance, or immedi- Start your Christmas In addition, we offer: ing in Section 31, C/H/A nice yard. $650 entered in Civil Case TER OF SECTION 36, ately upon receiving layaway now! Pickup Performance/Incentive Based Pay Scale Township 5 South, CALL month $450 deposit no No. 232008CA000276 TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, this notification if the as late as December Friendly Team Environment Range 11 West, Gulf Pets. 850-227-6216 CAAXMX of the Circuit RANGE 10 WEST, time before the sched- 23rd. New mattresses: Supportive & Motivating Staff to help you County, Florida. 747-5020 Text FL71821 to 56654 Court of the FOUR- GULF COUNTY, FLOR- uled appearance is less Twin sets, $79; Full succeed TEENTH Judicial Cir- IDA, AND BEING than seven (7) days. If sets, $139; Queen Positive, Professional, and Upbeat work Name in which as- cuit in and for Gulf MORE PARTICULARLY you are hearing im- sets, $199. Quality The MainStay Suites is environment sessed: Tammy Miller County, Port St. Joe, DESCRIBED AS FOL- paired, please call 711. used furniture. 1425 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS St. George Island, 3 Br We promote from within! and Regan Scholles Florida, the Clerk of LOWS: Hwy 71 S. Wewa. for a housekeeper. 2 Bath, Furnished Con- ADA Coordinator 850-639-2343. Candidates must be able temporary Home, with All of said property be- Court will sell to the Please submit resume and cover letter to COMMENCE AT THE P.O. Box 1089 Text FL71872 to 56654 to work weekends and Gulf View, 12 month ing in Gulf County, highest and best bid- [email protected]. SOUTHEAST CORNER Panama City, FL 32402 holidays, dependability is Lease, $1,600 mo, w/o State of Florida. Unless der for cash at Gulf EOE, Drug-free workplace OF THE SOUTHWEST Phone: 850-747-5338 a must! If you have an eye utilities, 813-631 0344 such certificate shall be County Courthouse, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, QUARTER OF THE Fax: (850) 747-5717 for detail and a passion for Web ID#: 34266362 redeemed according to Sr. Blvd. Front Lobby, NORTHWEST QUAR- Hearing Impaired: service, we want you! Text FL66340 to 56654 law, the property de- Port St. Joe, FL. 32456 TER OF SAID SEC- Dial 711 La Z boy Please apply in person at scribed in such certifi- TION 36, THENCE GO Email: ADARequest@ cate will be sold to the in accordance with Recliner the address below. Chapter 45, Florida SOUTH 00 DEGREES jud14.flcourts.org new condition, micro- Make beds, make friends, Statutes on the 12th 20 MINUTES 39 SEC- F12002310 fiber, aqua $350 make money. Inquire day of December, 2013 ONDS WEST FOR A Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 2013 850-229-1190 about benefits package. at 11:00 A.M. ET on the DISTANCE OF 20.22 E.O.E, D.F.W.P. following described FEET TO THE NORTH- property as set forth in ERLY RIGHT OF WAY If you didn’t MainStay Suites said Summary Final BOUNDARY LINE OF 3951 E. Hwy 98 Judgment, to-wit: BRIAN SETTERICH advertise here, Port St. Joe Fl, 32456 RENOVATED Calling ROAD (HAVING A 70 4516744 Immaculate 1 br, 1 ba Lot 9, East Bay Planta- FOOT WIDE RIGHT OF you’re missing 65x11 Mobile Home for tion, according to the WAY); THENCE GO rent. Open floor plan. All Problem official plat thereof’, re- SOUTH 88 DEGREES out on potential Experienced $500 firm. Non-smoker. corded in Plat Book 4, 46 MINUTES 04 SEC- 1 or 2 People. Includes Page 37, of the public ONDS WEST ALONG a large pole barn with a records of Gulf County, SAID NORTHERLY customers. Port. St. Joe: Waitress / Solvers, 1405 Constitution covered patio area. Florida. Drive. (Hwy 98) Cashier Call 954-815-1696 Any person claiming an 11/29, 11/30 interest in the surplus Fri. & Sat.9a-3p (EST) from the sale, if any, Huge Positive Attitude other than the property a Must! owner as of the date of Garage/Porch the Lis Pendens, must Sale file a claim within 60 Furniture, Antiques, Submit Resume to: days after the sale. Job Old Tools, 1918 Organ, Kayaks, Driftwood, PO Box 172 Dated this 19th. day of Lamps, and Lots of Achievers, November, 2013. Announcement great stuff! Port St. Joe, FL 32457 Daymon 97” 30Ft, Rain or Shine! 4514078 28Kmiles, Generator, Rebecca Norris North Florida Child Development Text FL73675 to 56654 Etc.Good Condition. As Clerk of the Court $10,000 obo Call is seeking an Early Child 850-899-2425 By: BA Baxter Development and Disability Text FL73161 to 56654 Deputy Clerk Specialist. Must have a Bachelor’s If you are a person with a disability who needs degree or advance degree in and any accommodation in early childhood education; or a order to participate in this proceeding, you Bachelor’s or advanced degree Leaders: are entitled, at no cost and coursework equivalent to a to you, to the provision of certain assistance. major relating to early childhood Please contact the ADA education. Must have 3 years of J Coordinator by mail at oin the P. 0. Box 1089, Pan- experience in child development, 108 S. E. AVE. A ama City, FL 32402 or CARRABELLE, FLORIDA 32322 by phone at (850) early child development, and/or SHINE Team! 747-5338 (fax 850- disabilities services. 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