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Officials with the Florida Department of Transportation on Tuesday unveiled a new proposed alternative for the Gulf Coast Parkway to the Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioners seemed unimpressed.
Jason Peters, a director with FDOT District III, provided the update while seeking to find consensus in Gulf and Bay counties for a new proposed alternative in the next 60 days or so, he informed commissioners.
The hope was that consensus would allow the FDOT to offer the alternative, along with a corridor previously identified by the FDOT as the preferred option, to the Federal Highway Administration, which is providing funding.
"It is up to the FDOT to justify the alternative," Peters said.
But Commissioner Ward McDaniel noted the alternative being offered was not much different from the preferred route, which as designed is nearly all in Bay County, meaning the bulk of an estimated $18 million in road funding will be spent in Bay County.
"This is also going to the (Callaway) WalMart," McDaniel said.
McDaniel and McLemore also were skeptical of a statement from Peters that a majority of responses from county residents during last May's public hearings were in support of the preferred alternative.
"I don't buy that," McDaniel said.
McLemore added, "We didn't support it."
County officials protested, by letter and in person to the FDOT secretary, that the original intent of the Gulf Coast Parkway, in significant measure to foster economic development in Gulf County, had been abrogated with the selection of the preferred alternative.
That route, so-called No. 17, travels around Tyndall Air Force Base and connects to Star Avenue in Bay County en route to Callaway.
"Gulf County got completely cut out," McDaniel said. "It was for Gulf County and Franklin County to begin with."
After that protest from Gulf County, FDOT officials sought to provide an alternative that would meet the county's needs and received permission from the Federal Highway Administration to offer an alternative.
The preferred route, Peters emphasized several times, was identified as being optimal due to costs and environmental factors.
For instance, a bridge proposed to be constructed over East Bay as part of corridor No. 17, was preferable to jutting directly north using County 386 due to the level of wildlife along the more northerly route.
What Peters brought Tuesday was corridor No. 19, which follows No. 17 into Bay County and Star Avenue but includes a spur that would jut north to connect to the newly-constructed Bay Intermodal Center.
Peters said that during public hearings last year No. 19 came in just behind No. 17 for a preferred alternative.
It would not follow the more northerly routes, which would ultimately connect to U.S. 231 near Camp Flowers Road, most preferred by county officials, particularly corridor No. 15 which is nearly a direct route from County 386 north to U.S. 231.
That route is roughly four miles longer than the preferred corridor, No. 17, but does not include construction of a bridge, local officials have noted in their argument against No. 17.
In any case, Peters presentation did not include either of the corridors most sought by the county and was met with mostly by silence, at least from county commissioners.
"There is no way we can support the alternatives they had up there," said Port St. Joe Commissioner Bo Patterson. He said the county was trying to develop a port and bring in jobs.
Nothing offered by the FDOT fit that bill.
"Those two (alternatives) are not what Gulf County needs," Patterson said.
County attorney Jeremy Novak asked about the timeline to secure consensus from Bay and Gulf counties, with Peters answering that the new alternative had yet to be presented to Bay County officials.
He said FDOT officials hoped to have a decision and move forward with the Federal Highway Administration in the next 60 days.
The Gulf Coast Parkway has been an ongoing saga for a decade, as Peters noted.
Planning for the parkway dates back to a federal highway bill that included funding for a "regionally significant road project that enhances security by creating a U.S. 98 bypass around Tyndall Air Force Base and creates a commerce-hurricane evacuation corridor connecting Gulf County/Port St. Joe with Panama City/Bay County."
Those goals, according to an FDOT fact sheet justifying the parkway project, include, among other missions, as county officials have repeatedly noted:
*Providing a more direct route between U.S. 98 in Gulf County and U.S. 231 for freight.
*Providing a more direct route for tourists between U.S. 231 and south Gulf County.
Public Works director Joe Danford noted one more issue with the corridors proposed by the FDOT.
Both would route U.S. 98 north of Tyndall, but in the event of a hurricane, that roadway would likely be blocked by Tyndall due to security issues.
RV ordinance hearings
The BOCC will conduct public hearings during the regular meetings on April 14 and 28 to consider the amended map pertaining to the RV ordinance.
That map, which uses the Coastal Construction Control Line as the demarcation between corridors where newly-approved regulations will or will not apply, has the affect of carving Oak Grove, Highland View and Simmons Bayou from the new provisions.
The state-established CCCL doess not apply to those areas, thus relieving RV owners in those areas from additional provisions beyond one RV per parcel.
Once the map has been approved by commissioners, Novak said, implementation of the rules governing RVs seaward of the corridor line will begin.
Leave No Trace
Novak said the application process for beach driving permits, for residents, property owners and businesses, was in place at the Tax Collector's Office.
He said the design for tags for those residents/property owners with beach property has also been finalized and the applications would soon by in the Tax Collector's Office.
A lawsuit filed in federal court concerning redistricting in Jefferson County could impact Gulf County as the Board of County Commissioners consider redistricting this year.
The lawsuit, filed by the ACLU and Florida Justice Institute on behalf of several residents of Jefferson County, argued that by including the prison population in redistricting in 2013 the affect was to dilute the concept of "one person, one vote" that is an underpinning of voting laws.
The lawsuit contends that by including the prison population, the voting strength of the actual residents living in the district in which the prison is located are "unlawfully inflated" while residents living in the other four county districts saw their voting strength "diluted."
Therefore, the redistricting has a "discriminatory effect" for residents who do not live in the district in which the prison is located.
The lawsuit could have an impact on redistricting in Gulf County, said county attorney Jeremy Novak.
The Board of County Commissioners are expected to hear from their Tallahassee-based attorney, Michael Spellman, at the next regular meeting in April.
Spellman will provide an update on the county's progress toward redistricting and potential impacts of the Jefferson County.
Beyond redistricting, there is the federal decree that binds the county to single-member districts despite two prior voting referendums, one now 15 years ago, that showed voters overwhelmingly wanted countywide voting.
Spellman, hired initially to analyze the potential for the BOCC to get into federal court to overturn a 1980s consent decree, has said the county must legally redistrict before entering federal court.
He said until the county was in line with state law he could not argue before a federal judge to overturn the decree.
That would include counting the prison population, as was recommended in a Florida Attorney General's opinion dating back more than a decade.
The last time the BOCC redistricted the board, despite that opinon from the Attorney General, chose not to count the inmate population, which is among the largest in Florida.
Including them now would add roughly 3,500 non-voting residents to the county's population, all of it in Districts 1 and 2.
However, Novak said, the Jefferson County lawsuit puts the county "on notice" that the ACLU is willing to challenge a county following the edict from the Florida Attorney General.
That could mean, he added, that at some point the Attorney General will be brought into court to defend the previous opinion concerning counting inmates.
The issue, as Commissioner Warren Yeager has repeatedly noted, is a particular thicket for small counties.
The vast majority of state prisons are in rural counties – Calhoun, Liberty, Washington, Gulf and Franklin are among area counties with large state prisons.
Additionally, for those small counties, many of them included in state designated areas of critical economic concern, the issue is an economic one because those prisons are typically among the largest employers in a county.
During its monthly workshop Tuesday the Mexico Beach City Council continued the dialogue about adopting a Leave No Trace ordinance similar to those found in Port St. Joe, Panama City Beach and Fort Walton Beach.
Though councilmembers previously agreed that something should be done to help stem the amount of trash and items left on the beach during the busy season of Memorial Day through the Fourth of July, the popular opinion was that any ordinance needed to be flexible and tailored to the needs of the city.
Though Councilwoman Mary Blackburn had been a staunch supporter of Leave No Trace, she was also the first to admit Tuesday that maybe now was not the time to put something in place.
"I'm a proponent of Leave No Trace," said Blackburn. "This year might be too late to enforce an ordinance but I'm not willing to let it go and we should pursue something to be tweaked for Mexico Beach."
Instead of an official ordinance, Blackburn suggested adopting the mentality of "keeping it neat."
Blackburn suggested the council work with the Community Development Council to produce a marketing campaign or public awareness video asking visitors to "do the right thing" when it comes to walking dogs or leaving refuse and personal items on the beach.
The videos could be professionally recorded and played on the local television stations for visitors.
Blackburn said her plan would give the council a full year to put together an ordinance that would fit the community and not require numerous edits and additions like those for Gulf County or St. George Island.
"I have questions about enforcement and I worry we'll have to tweak it," Blackburn said. "Let (Gulf County and St. George Island) be the guinea pig. Let us learn from their mistakes. I'd rather have all the details worked out with plenty of time to promote it."
Blackburn added that the term Leave No Trace "puts a bad taste in people's mouths" and she saw "keep it neat" as a friendly and more welcoming term.
"If we think we're going to roll out (an ordinance) and get it right the first time we're kidding ourselves," said Councilwoman Tanya Castro, who raised the idea of the ordinance several months ago.
"Voters overwhelmingly support Leave No Trace. It's appropriate and has national meaning. I think we should be using that. I think we need to move forward with this and don't need to wait another year."
Councilmen Jack Mullen and Jeff Tendler agreed with Blackburn's idea to hold off adopting anything in favor of keeping a laid back, philosophical attitude toward those visiting the beaches.
"I don't think we need to inconvenience guests and residents," Mullen said. "We need to appeal to people's personal sense."
Mayor Al Cathey opposed the ordinance from the start and has been vocal that such a change could cause Mexico Beach to lose its flavor or character for visitors and residents.
"There's no question that around the Fourth of July we have an influx of people," Cathey said. "They enjoy us for who we are. I'm not in favor of 'monkey see, monkey do.' I think we stick with who we are and enjoy what we have."
Despite four of the five councilmembers opposing immediate adoption of an ordinance Castro requested it be put to vote at the council's April regular meeting.
Hotel plans
In February Nadine Beavers of Hybrid Develop went before the council to share a proposal and conceptual designs for a boutique hotel, spa and restaurant structure that, with city support, would bring 86 hotel units and 45-50 condos to an approved planned unit development (PUD) area between 33rd and 34th Street.
The hotel would be a branch of the Wyndham and Tryp brand hotels.
The council asked for a site plan before additional conversation took place, but as of Tuesday's meeting, have yet to receive one.
Blackburn said that while studying the land development regulations she saw the PUD had been updated in 1999 to allow a much smaller hotel consisting of 24 hotel units and 16 townhomes. She had concerns whether a larger structure could be "slid in" under the existing approval or if the hotel developers would have to go back through the application process.
"My interpretation is that the approved PUD is the standard and currently, the proposed plan does not meet those standards," Blackburn said.
The council would reach out to city attorney Paul Komarek for clarification on whether or not an application would have to be refiled.
Parks and recreation
Castro told the council she wanted to set a plan for park improvements and updates, noting that $20,000 had been budgeted for parks and recreation and now five months into the fiscal year, no projects had been put on the schedule.
According to Castro designs to add additional landscaping to Sunset Park on U.S. 98 have been in hand for several years and would require just $7,000 to build.
Castro also suggested exploring costs for pier lighting and updating the walking path on 7th Street. Others suggested adding a dog park or Frisbee golf course to the same area.
"We keep talking and don't get anything done when it comes to making improvements," Castro said.
With Municipal Park soon to be the home of city hall and to receive its own set of updates, conversation switched back to using the Parker House site as a venue for special events, as recommended last year by a citizens board.
"It could be one of the nicest parks on the Gulf," said Tendler. "It's a great place for a park. By next summer it would be nice to have venues there. We should push that up the ladder a bit."
The larger space would help to accommodate the thousands who attend the Gumbo Cook-off each year, which has outgrown its current home at Sunset Park.
"Right now we should focus on improving the parks we have to not look neglected, then I agree the Parker Park should move to the top of the list," Castro said.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement continues to investigate the death of a Port St. Joe man while in police custody on Feb. 11.
Port St. Joe Police Chief Matt Herring immediately requested the FDLE investigate the circumstances of the death. The officer, who has not been identified, has been on administrative leave. Herring said the case is still under investigation and he expects it will be another 3-6 weeks until the FDLE issues its own press release or files the completed report.
Though never officially identified, the victim was named by the Panama City newspaper, citing unidentified law enforcement officers, as Jonathan Paul Pierce, 37, of Port St. Joe.
Hope for the best and plan for the worst.
During a Monday morning meeting at the Gulf County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Port St. Joe the Local Mitigation Strategy Committee reconvened for the first time this calendar year.
Together it reviewed the list of mitigation projects on standby in the event that the county is presidentially declared for a disaster.
The meeting, moderated by Frank Koutnik of Disasters, Strategies, and Ideas Group (DSI), detailed the hazard mitigation grant process in which disaster areas are eligible to receive an additional 20 percent on top of any monies provided by the government or Small Business Association following a disaster.
"This is a significant amount of money," Koutnik said. "If a county is awarded $2 million by the government, the 20 percent grant is an extra $200,000 for a mitigation project. This list show where you're headed and shows what the priorities are."
The ongoing project list received its 5-year update in 2014 but is in a constant state of flux as new projects are added, removed and reprioritized.
Currently 56 projects, of various sizes and scopes, covering everything from upgrading EOC communication tools to purchasing backup generators for the county to creating a shoreline erosion study are listed, with estimated costs and associated disasters in the event that the county receives a chance to submit for the grant.
In the event of a disaster the committee would create a scope of work and write a grant to be submitted to the Florida Division of Emergency Management and if approved, funds would be awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The catch to the grant is that an affected area must supply a 25 percent match to receive the funds. The match can come as cash or can be an "in-kind match" utilizing the total costs of employee salaries, vehicles and supplies being utilized to respond to the disaster.
"The easiest thing to do is to have cash money, but that's not common," Koutnik said. "In small rural towns you have to get creative."
Monday's meeting also required the committee to prioritize all pending projects based on a new methodology to rank the mitigation projects. The criteria contains seven categories and 23 criterions, each given a weighted score between 0-10 pertaining to the social, technical, administrative, political, legal, economic and environmental benefits of the projects.
"In my mind, I can tell you how I think they should be ranked and in knowing we did this last year, I feel pretty good," said Marshall Nelson emergency management director for Gulf County. "As long as it's on the chart, it's in the money."
The committee authorized Nelson to review the list and make any changes he deemed necessary and the updated LMS would be turned in to Koutnik by the end of the week.
"Post-disaster everyone's running 100 different ways and they forget what we've discussed," Nelson said. "The reason you go through it on blue-sky days is because you can think straight. When you've been hit, you might look at it a little bit differently."
Here's proof that helping the community takes a little bit of legwork.
The Junior Service League of Port St. Joe will hold its second annual Breeze by the Bay 5K and 10K race on Saturday, April 11.
"(Last year) we exceeded our goal number of 100 by having 120 runners sign up and hope to be as successful this year," said event organizer Michelle Childs.
The Breeze by the Bay is just one of the JSL's fundraisers. Also of note is the annual Mardi Gras Gala, which invites revelers out for a black tie night of food and fun and the Chili Cook-off, which allows locals to compete for the titles of "Best Chili in Port St. Joe."
"Some of the service projects this run benefits are the donation of back-to-school supplies and backpacks called 'Jam Packs,' and our Christmas clothes shopping trip in Panama City, which clothes 50-70 Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka Elementary students with warm winter clothes and tennis shoes," Childs said. "This event will enable us to take on new projects such as summer food programs or middle school age mentoring."
Those who register for the Breeze by the Bay run by April 3 will receive a free t-shirt. Participants can pick up their running packets at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 10 and participate in a sunset yoga session.
Packets can be picked up on the day of the race from 7-8 a.m. ET and the run begins at 8:30 a.m. ET.
"It's a great event because all proceeds go back to the community," said JSL member Kimberly Shoaf. "Running has become a really big thing and this is an event where the whole family can participate."
The Junior Service League of Port St. Joe is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Those interested in registering for the run can do so online at www.facebook.com/breezebythebay or www.active.com/port-st-joe-fl/running/distance-running-races/breeze-by-the-bay-5k-and-10k-2015. The entry fee is $20 for the 10K event or $25 for the 5K. WindMark Beach town center is located at 101 Good Morning Street in Port St. Joe.
"It's a fun event that encourages people to get out and get active," Shoaf said. "It's fun for the League members because we get to be out showing support for the community."
One could argue that Linda Gerald is simply paying it forward.
She has credited her relatively-recent turn to writing, adding to a resume that includes years as a registered nurse before becoming a real estate agent and dabbling in painting, on a power outside and beyond herself.
So it would only figure that with another novel on the shelf, her sixth, Gerald would combine a bit of philanthropy as she shared her latest work with the public.
Gerald will officially launch her new work, Confessions of an Assassin, 3-5 p.m. ET this Saturday, March 28 in the gardens of Linda Huie's home at the end of Monument Avenue.
The public is invited and refreshments will be served.
The launch and book signing will benefit the Building Fund at First United Methodist Church of Port St. Joe, which is undertaking an expansion.
Gerald will have another signing next month at No Name Café to benefit the St. Joseph Bay Humane Society.
Gerald, who said she writes nearly every day, took to writing about four years ago, calling herself a "vessel" for the plots and words that began spilling from her mind.
"I am the most unlikely person to write a book," Gerald said two years ago while promoting her first published tome, a romance set in South Carolina.
"I feel my faith just set me up for this at this time," she added.
Since then she has produced nearly two books a year, the plots unfolding as Gerald writes, a kind of improvising with pen and paper.
"I love writing so much," Gerald said. "It's brought so much to my life."
The main protagonist of Confessions of an Assassin is an accomplished artist who moves into a historic home in Eufaula, AL.
She is soon enmeshed in a secret society and life as an assassin. But when she is deployed to the Middle East and winds up falling in love with her target, the plot churns in unexpected directions.
"I think this is the best thing I have ever written," Gerald said of the book which is being published by Tate Publishing.
Capture the moment … and share it.
The Mexico Beach Community Development Council will open its 15th annual photography contest starting April 1 and accept submissions through July 30.
This year CDC executive director Kimberly Shoaf challenged participants to think outside the box and capture a new side of Mexico Beach.
"Show us things we've never seen before," Shoaf said. "Show us action shots out on a charter boat catching fish, or dolphins jumping in the waves or someone parasailing. We want to see people capture the moment of visually enjoying Mexico Beach."
Shoaf noted that submitted photographs don't have to have been taken within the April to July time frame and encouraged participants to share their pictures of New Year's eve, Fourth of July, the annual Gumbo Cook-off, the Sandy Shoes Fun Run, or any other event or experience where a good time was had.
"This contest is great because it's not (the CDC) staging some kind of multimillion-dollar photo shoot," Shoaf said. "This is what people experience when they're here."
The rules of the contest are simple: photographs must be taken within the city limits of Mexico Beach and can be submitted in either black-and-white or color. Photos may be shot using a digital camera but cannot be digitally enhanced in any way. Submissions must be submitted as unframed prints sized at 8x10 or 8x12.
Categories in this year's competition include the beach, fishing and boating, sunrises and sunsets, flora and animal life, people and around Mexico Beach.
Winning photographs will be displayed at the Mexico Beach Welcome Center for the next year. All entries will be collected into photo albums that can be viewed by the public.
Shoaf said that submitted photos are the best marketing tool Mexico Beach has and that many submitted pictures have been shared across social media, used in calendars and visitor's guides as well as other marketing materials.
"This contest is a representation of Mexico Beach through the eyes of our visitors," Shoaf said.
Last year the CDC received more than 200 submissions and opted not to have an entry fee in order to keep the competition open to as many photographers, both professional and amateur, as possible.
Each photographer is limited to entering three photos per category and each submission must be accompanied by a separate application. Submissions must be received at the Mexico Beach Welcome Center no later than 3 p.m. CT July 30. The application can be downloaded online at www.mexicobeach.com.
"We really want to see people enjoying the moment," Shoaf said. "Show us your hidden gems. If there's a place that's beautiful to you, show it to the world--but don't worry, we won't give away your secret coordinates."
The annual Junior Service League community Easter Egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 4 at its new location of Monument Park next to the Constitution Convention Museum State Park in Port St. Joe.
Children in the community ages 11 and up are invited to hunt more than 2,000 eggs stuffed with candy and other goodies. Dedicated section for various age ranges will be set up to ensure that everyone gets a shot at filling their baskets.
Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for the event as the Easter Bunny will be on-hand along with face painters.
The hunt is supported by the Port St. Joe Jr./Sr. High School National Honor Society students who use the event as a community service project and help hide the eggs in advance.
The Constitution Convention Museum State Park is located on Allen Memorial Way in Port St. Joe.
It can be thrilling to watch a sea turtle crawl onto the beach at night and dig a large hole in the sand to lay dozens of eggs. Just remember that "Do not disturb" is the best behavior to follow when observing a nesting sea turtle.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) asks people not to get too close, shine lights on, or take flash photos of nesting sea turtles.
Spring is the beginning of sea turtle nesting season in Florida. From now through the end of October, thousands of sea turtles will land on Atlantic and Gulf coast beaches to lay their eggs. With Florida hosting one of the largest loggerhead nesting aggregations in the world, this becomes an opportunity for residents and visitors to play an important role in conserving these long-lived reptiles. People can help by taking turtle-friendly precautions on the beach.
"Take care when you're on a Florida beach at night and do not disturb the nesting sea turtles," said Dr. Robbin Trindell, who leads the FWC's sea turtle management program. "People can help save threatened and endangered sea turtles by giving them enough space and privacy to safely and successfully lay their eggs. It's as simple as keeping your distance and avoiding shining lights or taking flash photos of the nesting sea turtles."
Loggerheads, leatherbacks and green turtles are the primary species of sea turtles that nest in the Sunshine State. Loggerheads had another good nesting year in 2014 with 86,870 nests recorded statewide.
"Conservation actions of Floridians and visitors to the state may have contributed to the general upward trend in sea turtle nest numbers in recent years. That's wonderful news for the sea turtles," said Trindell. "However, these species still face significant threats during their long-distance oceanic migrations. Whatever we can do to help our sea turtles will make a difference."
Ways to protect nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings:
Support Florida's sea turtles by purchasing the "Helping Sea Turtles Survive" license tagat BuyaPlate.com. Tag funds go toward sea turtle research, rescue and conservation efforts.People also can donate $5 and receive an FWC sea turtle decal. For decals or to learn more about sea turtles, go to MyFWC.com/SeaTurtle.
To see 2014 statewide nesting totals, go to MyFWC.com/Research, then click on "Wildlife" and "Sea Turtles" and then "Nesting."
The baseball season sounds like a guaranteed home run.
On Saturday the Port St. Joe Dixie Youth Baseball league will hold its annual Day of Baseball event, kicking off with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. ET to be held at the O-Zone field.
To open the season more than 140 players, aged 5-12, on 14 teams will take to the fields at the Benny Roberts Sports Park for a full day of baseball games to help break in those new uniforms.
Also included in the ceremony will be Benny Roberts himself, a life-long supporter of youth athletics, who will be on hand to throw out the first pitch. Mary Lou Cumbie will sing the National Anthem and the city commissioners and staff have been invited to be recognized for the significant improvements made to the park over the past year.
Among those improvements, paid for by a grant from the State of Florida, include a new T-Ball field, which is smaller than regulation size, meant to reduce the number of players needed on a team thus ensuring that kids get more opportunities to engage in playing the game. Found at the Triple A field is new fencing and dugouts along with fresh paint in the restrooms.
"Saturday will be the first time that kids will walk onto the T-Ball field," said Bobby Pickels, president of the PSJ Dixie Youth league. "It's an exciting time to be in the park and a great way to introduce the community to the improvements."
Also new this year will be exhibition games held against neighboring communities. Over the course of the season teams consisting of older players with compete in 2-3 away games against leagues in Wewahitchka, Blountstown, Eastpoint and Apalachicola. Pickels said that while in small communities it's common for teams to have to play one another regularly, by expanding to other parts of the district the goal is to give players a diversity of experiences and a higher quality of games throughout the season.
Though the league was founded in the 1950s, making it the oldest Dixie Youth baseball charter in Florida, Pickels has been involved for the past six years alongside his son. As a volunteer coach Pickels said he took great joy in watching and coaching his son starting in the T-Ball leagues and now to the kid's pitch level.
A team of 28 coaches and a group of dedicated board members help Pickels ensure each season runs smoothly.
"We have 40 adult volunteers who have given their time to make this all happen," Pickels said. "It makes me proud to be a citizen of Port St. Joe. (The league) is an opportunity to showcase all the good things about the community and the kids are engaged in a healthy sport activity."
Pickels said community support for kid's baseball has been stronger than ever and he's looking forward to a fun season for everyone from the players to the parents.
"We've worked hard to grow the numbers in the league and we depend on businesses in the community to sponsor our teams," Pickels said. "Of course, this year we had more businesses willing to sponsor teams than we had teams.
"The business community had our backs. I can't help but walk away with a smile on my face and pride in my heart."
The Benny Roberts Sports Park is located on 10th Street in Port St. Joe.
As snowbirds flocked back north for the spring another group migrated to Gulf County.
That's right--the Auburn students are here.
Now in its eighth year, the joint effort by the Christian Community Development Fund (CCDF) and college students from Auburn University and First Baptist Church in Opelika, A.L. brought more than 300 youths to Port St. Joe and Apalachicola this week for community service and worship projects.
Each year the students spend their spring breaks helping with projects, which included painting, gardening, construction, yard work, pressure washing and house cleaning around North Port St. Joe, Oak Grove, White City and downtown Port St. Joe.
Having arrived last Saturday and leaving this morning, each student was assigned a job for the duration of their visit whether it be re-roofing a home or holding street ministries in the downtown business district.
Materials for construction projects are purchased by homeowners who need work completed or is acquired by the CCDF through grants, donations and church partnerships. Once the materials are ready, the students step in to provide the labor.
According to CCDF executive director Diana Burkett there were 17 construction projects completed by the 180 students stationed in Port St. Joe. In the last four years alone the Auburn students have made significant restorations and repairs to more than 50 houses in North Port St. Joe.
"While some are doing construction projects, some students are doing street ministry," Burkett said. "It's about the outreach … they even stop in and see the elderly members of the community who live alone. By the kids just stopping by and speaking to them, it just brightens their day and the young people enjoy it, too."
The mission of the trip goes beyond community service and participating students strive to share their spirituality with the community.
While coordinating 300 students is no easy feat, college ministry associates Abby Sullivan and Chris Gluckman work hard to ensure that everything goes off without a hitch.
"The purpose of the trip is to share a love of the community and try to bring some salvation," said Sullivan, who first visited Port St. Joe as a student three years ago before becoming an employee with the church.
"During the trip our ministry becomes united. It's a cool time for our body as everyone grows closer. We're helping, but we're also getting to know the community. We're showing the students that this isn't just a trip, this is a way to live."
Gluckman, who celebrated his third visit to Port St. Joe, said his goal for the trip was to knock on every door in an attempt to offer prayer and bless the community. He said he hoped to spark more interaction and less separation between the north and south sides of town.
"This trip helps give people a bigger perspective for how God can help," Gluckman said. "I want the students to take that back to Auburn and play a more active role in their community."
It turns out the atmosphere isn't so bad either.
"The lifestyle in Port St. Joe is so different than where we're from," Gluckman said. "The people are super friendly and it's cool to have that friendly atmosphere. It's cool to be in a place where you can have a relationship with people in the community."
"Port St. Joe is a really unique place," said Auburn sophomore Sara Grace, who attended the trip for the second year. "You have people from all walks of life. It's very diverse."
On Monday the students said hello to Gulf County by holding a free barbeque dinner at the Washington Gym in North Port St. Joe. All members of the community that students interacted with during the day were invited to share in the meal and fellowship.
In addition to the community improvements the students provide, Burkett said the economic effects can't be ignored.
"I think people need to know how much money these students bring into the community," Burkett said. "They're not only coming here to work, but they're bringing money into Gulf County."
While in town the students stayed in rental homes on Cape San Blas and spent five days purchasing food, groceries and gas. According to Burkett, each year the students spend more than $30,000 locally over the course of one week.
And while student's days were filled with manual labor and lots of face-to-face interaction, they wrapped up their responsibilities in early afternoon leaving plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, parks and beaches.
"People like to talk about what they believe and we're getting connected with the community," Sullivan said. "We build deep friendships and we're seeing how we're all different even though we're all created by God's hand."
Cindy Tonne describes herself as a "lucky homeowner in Port St. Joe."
That sentence was originally punctuated with an exclamation point.
However, Tonne and her family's home base, at least for now, remains the suburbs of Chicago and to describe their recent return to those cold climes as reluctant would probably be stating the obvious.
She wrote in an email that the family visits Port St. Joe as often as possible and she signed it, "Very Part-time (wishing it was full-time) resident."
Her story is golden.
Out for an early morning drive on the beach last week, Tonne was joined by her college-age daughter and two of her daughter's college roommates.
"Unlike most college students headed for (Panama City Beach) they love the peace and quiet of this lovely town," Tonne wrote.
The group was driving along the beach near Eglin AFB property close to the former site of the Cape San Blas Lighthouse when the group came upon an "incredible" sight.
Three college-age boys from Texas A&M were just reeling to shore a shark, a somewhat large shark at that.
"My girls were elated to see such a catch," Tonne described. "The boys were so excited. The girls jumped from the car and took some picture as the boys removed the hook and … released the anxious shark back into the ocean."
The shark was only the main character in this broader story, as Tonne wrote.
"With all the spring break unruliness in PCB it is so enduring to know there are still a lot of level-headed college students that prefer the serenity and beauty of their surroundings," Tonne wrote in her email.
"The care and sheer concern (the boys) took in removing the hook and releasing the shark back to the waters as quickly as possible was amazing."
Originally, we should note, still another sentence completed with an exclamation point.
Tonne had a final request as she was sharing the photos.
As the family returned to the "burr cold" in Chicago and work and college classes last week, they would love to see a reminder of their amazing day along the shores of Cape San Blas.
Glad to oblige and thanks for documenting a mighty special day.
Make way for two-wheeled visitors.
More than 600 Bike Florida riders peddled their way to Port St. Joe yesterday, enjoying the final leg of the Caverns to Coast Tour week-long adventure that began last week.
Prior to arriving in Gulf County the group biked through Blountstown and Bristol and spent Wednesday on an 84-mile ride through Marianna and Wewahitchka before arriving in Port St. Joe. In total, the group will bike more than 529 miles.
While participants are encouraged to enjoy the restaurants, shops and atmosphere that the city has to offer, there's still plenty of biking yet to be done.
Today riders undertook a 40-mile loop from U.S. Highway 98 to County 30A which included a quick jaunt out to Indian Pass. Some opted for an even longer 62-mile ride out to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park at the tip of Cape San Blas before returning to the city for a beach party to mark the final night of the tour.
The group has also reserved an opportunity to climb the Cape San Blas Lighthouse for some of its riders.
On Friday riders will embark early on a 63-mile ride from Port St. Joe back to the starting point in Blountstown.
In addition to providing a great form of exercise, Bike Florida, founded 21 years ago, uses its tours to spread the message of its Share the Road campaign, designed to promote safe cycling, bicycle tourism and economic development throughout the Sunshine State.
"At Bike Florida safety is our highest priority," said Bike Florida associate director Ken Foster. "This goes a long way to promoting the acceptance of bicycling in Florida, a high priority in our 'Share the Road' campaign."
Through sales from 'Share the Road' branded license plate tags the organization is able to sponsor bike safety education seminars at schools around the state and provide grants for communities that show a desire to become more bike-friendly.
Though the production, which at times has welcomed more than 1,2000 riders, looks effortless for participants executive director Ron Cunningham said the logistics behind organizing the event is anything but easy.
"These tours just don't happen," Cunningham said. "We're working the better part of a year and the logistics are amazing. There's one thousand and one details. We're actually moving a small town every few days and there's nothing simple about it."
While some riders choose to stay at local inns or hotels in each city, most participants set up a tent and camp with their fellow riders. But don't worry—the campers aren't roughing it too badly.
In addition to having personal luggage transported between campsites, riders have access to a hospitality tent at each stop complete with comfortable places to socialize, fresh popcorn, phone charging stations, souvenirs, first aid and a local event board.
Other amenities include portable showers, a bike repair shop and the Fair Shot Coffee service, which offers up organic joe to riders each morning.
"There is a virtual army of Bike Florida staff and volunteers from our host communities and the rural towns that we ride through, that cannot wait to share their southern hospitality," said Foster.
The city of Port St. Joe has donated the use of the Centennial Building and nearby athletic fields for the riders to use as home base for the duration of their stay.
Gulf County Schools, the Chamber of Commerce and the Tourist Development Council have all chipped in to help the event be successful with sponsorships or by opening up various facilities around the city to the guests.
Having held numerous discussions on the effects of bringing boutique cruise lines into the city, commissioners saw the Bike Florida event as a chance to see how Port St. Joe's infrastructure handles such a sudden influx of people.
"We need to show them what Port St. Joe is all about," said city manager Jim Anderson. "It's a good opportunity to see how the city handles this."
Cunningham said riders on the tour converge from all over the country and for many, it's the first time they've been on a bike in weeks or even months.
"They're coming from places where there's still snow on the ground and they're coming to a place that's absolutely stunning," Cunningham said. "This part of the Florida coast is unique because it's largely undeveloped and most people have never seen it."
Though Bike Florida last rode through Port St. Joe on a tour three years ago, Cunningham said it always stuck out in his mind as the perfect host town location. He said that in the future he'd like to host smaller, more intimate tours that begin in Tallahassee and take riders through Apalachicola and Port St. Joe before ending in Mexico Beach.
"We have a reputation … the whole idea of Bike Florida is to keep the riders safe, give them enjoyable experiences and highlight our host communities," Cunningham said. "What we like is that once we get down there, Port St. Joe is the last stop, but also the most beautiful stop. We saved the best for last."
Past Bike Florida adventures included the Horse Country and Springs tour through Gainesville and High Springs, the St. Johns River to Sea Loop tour in St. Augustine and the Magical History Tour that took participants from Daytona Beach to St. Augustine. Next year Bike Florida will host a series of rides in and around Sarasota.
Make way for two-wheeled visitors.
More than 600 Bike Florida riders peddled their way to Port St. Joe yesterday, enjoying the final leg of the Caverns to Coast Tour week-long adventure that began last week.
Prior to arriving in Gulf County the group biked through Blountstown and Bristol and spent Wednesday on an 84-mile ride through Marianna and Wewahitchka before arriving in Port St. Joe. In total, the group will bike more than 529 miles.
While participants are encouraged to enjoy the restaurants, shops and atmosphere that the city has to offer, there's still plenty of biking yet to be done.
Today riders undertook a 40-mile loop from U.S. Highway 98 to County 30A which included a quick jaunt out to Indian Pass. Some opted for an even longer 62-mile ride out to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park at the tip of Cape San Blas before returning to the city for a beach party to mark the final night of the tour.
The group has also reserved an opportunity to climb the Cape San Blas Lighthouse for some of its riders.
On Friday riders will embark early on a 63-mile ride from Port St. Joe back to the starting point in Blountstown.
In addition to providing a great form of exercise, Bike Florida, founded 21 years ago, uses its tours to spread the message of its Share the Road campaign, designed to promote safe cycling, bicycle tourism and economic development throughout the Sunshine State.
"At Bike Florida safety is our highest priority," said Bike Florida associate director Ken Foster. "This goes a long way to promoting the acceptance of bicycling in Florida, a high priority in our 'Share the Road' campaign."
Through sales from 'Share the Road' branded license plate tags the organization is able to sponsor bike safety education seminars at schools around the state and provide grants for communities that show a desire to become more bike-friendly.
Though the production, which at times has welcomed more than 1,2000 riders, looks effortless for participants executive director Ron Cunningham said the logistics behind organizing the event is anything but easy.
"These tours just don't happen," Cunningham said. "We're working the better part of a year and the logistics are amazing. There's one thousand and one details. We're actually moving a small town every few days and there's nothing simple about it."
While some riders choose to stay at local inns or hotels in each city, most participants set up a tent and camp with their fellow riders. But don't worry—the campers aren't roughing it too badly.
In addition to having personal luggage transported between campsites, riders have access to a hospitality tent at each stop complete with comfortable places to socialize, fresh popcorn, phone charging stations, souvenirs, first aid and a local event board.
Other amenities include portable showers, a bike repair shop and the Fair Shot Coffee service, which offers up organic joe to riders each morning.
"There is a virtual army of Bike Florida staff and volunteers from our host communities and the rural towns that we ride through, that cannot wait to share their southern hospitality," said Foster.
The city of Port St. Joe has donated the use of the Centennial Building and nearby athletic fields for the riders to use as home base for the duration of their stay.
Gulf County Schools, the Chamber of Commerce and the Tourist Development Council have all chipped in to help the event be successful with sponsorships or by opening up various facilities around the city to the guests.
Having held numerous discussions on the effects of bringing boutique cruise lines into the city, commissioners saw the Bike Florida event as a chance to see how Port St. Joe's infrastructure handles such a sudden influx of people.
"We need to show them what Port St. Joe is all about," said city manager Jim Anderson. "It's a good opportunity to see how the city handles this."
Cunningham said riders on the tour converge from all over the country and for many, it's the first time they've been on a bike in weeks or even months.
"They're coming from places where there's still snow on the ground and they're coming to a place that's absolutely stunning," Cunningham said. "This part of the Florida coast is unique because it's largely undeveloped and most people have never seen it."
Though Bike Florida last rode through Port St. Joe on a tour three years ago, Cunningham said it always stuck out in his mind as the perfect host town location. He said that in the future he'd like to host smaller, more intimate tours that begin in Tallahassee and take riders through Apalachicola and Port St. Joe before ending in Mexico Beach.
"We have a reputation … the whole idea of Bike Florida is to keep the riders safe, give them enjoyable experiences and highlight our host communities," Cunningham said. "What we like is that once we get down there, Port St. Joe is the last stop, but also the most beautiful stop. We saved the best for last."
Past Bike Florida adventures included the Horse Country and Springs tour through Gainesville and High Springs, the St. Johns River to Sea Loop tour in St. Augustine and the Magical History Tour that took participants from Daytona Beach to St. Augustine. Next year Bike Florida will host a series of rides in and around Sarasota.
A Wewahitchka man was charged with murdering his brother after a shooting last week.
According to a report from the Gulf County Sheriff's Office, Michael Eugene Burke, 54, was shot March 18, a Wednesday, during what's been described as a "domestic related shooting incident."
Burke died of his wounds last Friday.
His brother, Steven, was arrested the night of the incident, his charges upgraded after his brother died.
The Sheriff's Office received a 911 call at approximately 8:24 p.m. CT March 18 regarding a shooting at 201 Sunset Drive in Wewahitchka.
Officers arrived on scene to find Michael Burke lying in the front yard of the residence with a gunshot wound to the head.
He was transported to Bay Medical Center in critical condition and died from his injuries two days later.
After conducting an initial investigation and speaking to witnesses, officers identified a suspect in the victim's brother, Steven Victor Burke of Wewahitchka.
According to the report witnesses heard gunshots and saw the suspect's vehicle, a white Nissan Maxima leave the scene of the shooting.
Steven later returned to the scene and was taken into custody.
At the time of his arrest, Steven had what appeared to be blood on his skin and clothing. He was booked into the Gulf County Detention Facility and charged with aggravated battery with a firearm (domestic).
The charges were upgraded to murder after his brother passed away. He is currently being held without bond.
Officers located the Maxima five miles from the scene and a firearm, believed to be the gun used in the shooting was found nearby in some bushes.
Investigators obtained and executed two separate search warrants for the residence and vehicle, which were processed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Crime Scene Unit.
According to the report released, investigators currently believe the shooting was the result of an ongoing dispute between the brothers. Officers also learned that the suspect had previously threatened to shoot the victim.
The investigation is still considered active pending the forensic analysis of evidence collected.
Star News Editor Tim Croft contributed to this report
March 16 – March 22
On Monday, March 16, the Gulf County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) received a complaint regarding a theft in the 2400 block of Indian Pass Road. Deputy C. Harvey responded to investigate the complaint. The complainant reported the theft of a kayak and miscellaneous fishing tackle from his residence. It was determined access to the residence was gained, although there were no signs of forced entry. The suspects drank drinks and ate food from the home. Two guitars were also reported as stolen. Investigator L. Dickey followed up on the case the next day and developed person of interest in the case. Investigator L. Dickey and Lt. P. Beasley made contact with Timothy A. Mullican (46) of Arkansas, who was camping at the Indian Pass Campground. Investigator Dickey noticed items matching those reported stolen near Mullican's campsite. When contact was made with Mullican he told investigators, "I know why you are here." All of the property reported as stolen was recovered. Mullican was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Structure. He was booked into the Gulf County Detention Facility (GCDF).
On March 16, Dwayne T. Hill (46) turned himself in at the GCSO. The GCSO held a Writ of Bodily Attachment for Hill. He was taken into custody and booked into the GCDF.
On Wednesday, March 18, Deputy D. Wiser responded to the 700 block of West Creekview Drive in Stone Mill Creek in reference to a theft. The complainant reported the theft of a pump from a well and an umbrella stand.
On March 18, the GCSO received a complaint of a burglary in the 300 block of Bonnet Street in Beacon Hill. Deputy D. Sanders responded to investigate. No items were stolen from the residence, but it was apparent multiple subjects entered the home. The remanence of food and consumed alcoholic beverages were present. The shower at the home was even utilized. Suspects were developed in the case and two juveniles were charged with Burglary to a Structure. They were booked into the GCDF. Charges on a third suspect are forthcoming.
On March 18, Deputy P. Williams responded to the 100 block of Hitching Post Lane in Stone Mill Creek in reference to a theft. The complainant reported the theft of a well pump, approximately 800 feet of chain link fencing with poles, and fishing gear.
On March 18, the GCSO received a 911 call in the 200 block of Sunset Drive in Wewahitchka regarding a shooting incident. Michael E. Burke (54) was transported by ambulance to Bay Medical Center with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Steven V. Burke (57) was developed as a suspect and arrested. He was charged with Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (Domestic). The charge was later amended to an open count of Murder on Friday, March 20th, after M. Burke succumbed to his injuries.
On March 18, Deputy S. Ferrell responded to the 100 block of Horseshoe Drive in Wewahitchka and investigated a domestic disturbance. At the conclusion of the investigation Richard L. Mullinax (62) was arrested for Possession of Less Than Twenty Grams of Marijuana. He was transported to the GCDF.
On Thursday, March 19, the GCSO traveled to the Decatur County Jail in Bainbridge, Georgia, to extradite Larry L. Mitchell (47) to Gulf County. Mitchell was wanted for Violation of Probation on his original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was transported and booked into the GCDF.
On Saturday, March 21, Investigator J. Hanson stopped a vehicle in the area of State Road (SR) 71 and East Church Street in Wewahitchka for an equipment violation. Contact was made with the driver, Mark W. Moore (58), who was determined to have a suspended license. Moore was taken into custody and transported to the GCDF for Driving While License Suspended/Revoked (DWLS/R).
On March 21, Deputy G. Desrosier arrested George Bryant, IV, (42) on an active warrant for the Sale of Crack Cocaine within 1,000 feet of a Church. Bryant was transported to the GCDF.
On Sunday, March 22, Deputy J. Oquendo conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of U.S. Highway 98 and Ling Street in Highland View. The vehicle was operated erratically and Deputy Oquendo suspected the driver to be Driving Under the Influence (DUI). When the driver, Amber E. Cotton (37), was contacted, Deputy Oquendo noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from within the vehicle. Cotton exhibited indications of intoxication and field assessments were conducted. At the conclusion of the investigation, Cotton was arrested for DUI. She was transported to the GCDF.
On March 22, the GCSO received a request for a welfare check in the 100 block of Rudy Gaskin Road in Wewahitchka. Deputy J. Oquendo responded to the call. Contact was made with Kevin D. Fortier (33) who was found sleeping inside his vehicle in the drive way of the residence. Deputy Oquendo observed a pill bottle sticking out of Fortier's pocket with several small plastic bags sticking out of it. It was determined the bottle contained three small bags of methamphetamine. Fortier was arrested and charged with Possession of Meth with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was transported to the GCDF.
From March 16 through March 22 the Communications Division at the GCSO logged a total of 106 calls for the Port St. Joe Police Department, 49 calls for EMS, 20 calls for other department/agencies and 14 calls for Animal Control.
From March 16 through March 22 the GCSO logged the following activity: Security/Zone Check, 85; Traffic Stop, 79; Civil Paper Service, 45; Sexual Offender Address Verification, 20; Field Contact, 19; Information, 13; Reckless Driver, 8; Request for Security Check, 6; Alarm, 5; Animal Call, 4; Noise Disturbance, 4; Verbal Disturbance, 4; Trespass, 4; Suspicious Person, 4; Abandoned Vehicle, 3; Domestic Disturbance, 3; Welfare Check, 3; Agency Assist, 2; Battery, 2; Residential Burglary, 2; Disabled Motor Vehicle, 2; Special Detail, 2; Theft, 2; Traffic Accident, 2; Warrant Arrest, 2; DUI, 1; Physical Disturbance, 1; Unknown Disturbance, 1; Drowning, 1; Escort, 1; Homicide/Murder, 1; Lost/Stolen Tag, 1; Mentally Ill, 1; Transport, 1; Shooting Incident, 1; and Wanted Person, 1.
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The Port St. Joe Jr./Sr. High School baseball team routed South Walton and North Bay Haven last week before falling to Panama City Beach Arnold Tuesday night.
Cole Cryderman pitched a complete-game two-hitter and Will Ramsey drove in three runs as the host Tiger Sharks won 11-1.
Cryderman allowed two hits and one run while walking three and striking out three in seven innings.
Ramsey was 3 for 3, walked once and had a sacrifice fly while driving in three and scoring one run.
Eight different Tiger Sharks scored and seven different players drove in a run.
Jarkeice Davis, Chipper Wood and Devin Strickland each had a hit and drove in a run.
Wood and Davis, who walked twice, also scored.
Hunter Baumgardner walked, had a sacrifice bunt and scored twice; Tony Yowell had a sacrifice fly and also scored twice and Bryce Register walked twice, scored twice and had a sacrifice fly.
Coy Burke scored and Cryderman walked, drove in a run and scored a run.
Port St. Joe traveled to North Bay Haven last Friday and came away 14-4 winners in a game shortened by the mercy rule.
Austin Nobles was the winning pitcher, going 4 2/3 innings and allowing four runs on four hits while walking five and striking out one.
Chipper Wood got the final out in relief.
Eight Tiger Sharks had hits, seven drove in runs and eight scored and Port St. Joe capitalized on 10 walks.
Strickland was 3 for 4 with two RBIs and three runs-scored, Ramsey was 2 for 4 witn an RBI and run-scored and Baumgardner was 2 for 3, drove in two runs and scored twice.
Wood, Austin Nobles, Burke, Yowell and Ethan Sander all had hits, Sander and Nobles drove in two runs apiece, Burke, Yowell and Nobles one run, and Burke scored three times, the others at least once.
It was back to Bay County and Arnold on Tuesday where the Tiger Sharks fell 8-6.
Ramsey took the loss in relief of Burke.
Each pitched three innings and allowed a combined 12 hits while walking two and striking out five combined. Ramsey allowed the final three Arnold runs after Port St. Joe had fallen behind and come back to tie.
Strickland was 2 for 3 with an RBI and run-scored; Yowell was 1 for 3 with a run-scored and RBI; and Wood was 1 for 5 with a RBI and run-scored.
Nobles and Yowell added RBIs and also scored; Clay Raffield also scored a run.
The Ladies Golf Association of St. Joseph Bay Golf Club sponsored the annual St. Joseph Bay Golf Club Championship Tournament for lady members March 19-20. Although the weather forecast was grim, it turned out to be pleasant days for play. This was the 47th annual event of the group.
A fine field of lady members turned out and completion was hot and heavy. There were a number of contenders for the winning spots, right down to the last hole. When all the dust had cleared, Susan Galloway was the 2015 Club Champion. Pat Hardman was the Low Net Champion, Sandra Frame holds the distinction of being Putting Champion and Judy Sadler won Most Honest Player. Congratulations to all of the winners.
Over the two-day tournament, the longest drive winners were: Penelope Evanoff, Susan Galloway, and Glenda Rosasco.
Closest to the pen were Beth Bauer, Glenda Rosasco, Pat Hardman and Susan Frame.
All of the ladies enjoyed a banquet at the Club and prizes and trophies were given awarded to the winning golfers.
The LGA plays as a group 9 a.m. every Thursday and welcome lady golfers in the area to join us and play. Ladies from the LGA play numerous times during the week and also like to have ladies who are in the area join us. Call St. Joseph Bay Golf Club, if you are interested in becoming a member of LGA.


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by HoopUte
2015-01-24 18:25:00
I know that PF is a "Judgement Free Zone," but if, in my judgement, the woman on the stair stepper in T-ville this afternoon has one of the best bodies I've ever seen, have I violated the rules?
by HoopUte
2015-01-08 17:40:11
I guess that's the price I pay for saving a few bucks on my commute and cutting down my exhaust emissions during inversion season. I get to listen to Zoob morons, the most vocal of which has a pretty bad toupe, BTW.
by HoopUte
2015-01-04 18:00:33
I hear tales that at some low level programs they round them back up after introductions.
by HoopUte
2015-01-03 10:34:23
It's great being in the PAC12.
It's great watching SEC teams get exposed.
The Garcia's neighbors are nosey.
Egyptian and Indian royalty marched through the masses to David Bowie.
Whenever we're going someplace in the future I'm going to post on every social media site I can get to that we're just staying home and cleaning the guns.
But most importantly, I learned that you don't have to be lonely at FarmersOnly.com.
by HoopUte
2014-12-30 16:52:09
Stupor Dell's latest antics in court today.
http://www.sltrib.com/news/2003291-155/su per-dell-agrees-to-comply-with
[Schanze's attorney] Hart also told the judge Tuesday that Schanze, a passionate gun-rights advocate, feels "a bit exposed" and is concerned that if he removes the firearms from his house that he is defenseless.
"A human head was thrown through my picture window," Schanze told the judge.
The judge did not allow Schanze to elaborate. Outside of court, Hart declined to comment and when Schanze was asked by reporters about his allegation that a head was thrown through his window, he also refused to comment.
"Not to you guys," he told reporters. "Tell the truth."
by HoopUte
2014-12-30 09:37:33
http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls 14/story/_/id/12094295/texas-aggies-studen t-assistant-coach-michael-richardson-banne d-locker-room-hitting-two-west-virginia-mo untaineers-players
A&M student assistant on the sidelines takes cheap shots at WV players during the first half. He's dismissed from the program at halftime as soon as the coach finds out about it. The coach directly addresses the issue in the post game press conference making it clear that such behavior is not tolerated.
Over a week has passed, and aside from the basic "boys will be boys" response from Donco, no action has been taken against anyone in the TDS program associated with the brawl against Memphis, most notably Kia Nacua.
I think the conclusions to be drawn are pretty straight forward.
by HoopUte
2014-12-30 09:24:15
So I have a single ticket available if someone wants it. Section Q Row 24. As always, it comes with the down side of you having to sit next to me.
Boardmail me if you're interested.
by HoopUte
2014-12-29 17:09:04
Also statements consistent with the offer of $750k for three years to Sitake.
Tempest in a teapot.
by HoopUte
2014-12-29 16:54:35
Take it for what it's worth (just my opinion, which isn't worth much), but how many of you have ever watched personal interaction between Kyle and his mother? She's getting up there in age, and watching him with her a couple of years ago made me almost instantly believe that he would do nothing to be far away from her. Family matters to the man. I think that's a factor on whether or not he would voluntarily leave Utah, especially for a job out of state. I also believe him going to TDS is about as likely as an asteroid strike tomorrow.
My personal take through all these last few days is there's a lot more gnashing of teeth over very few facts than is justified.
by HoopUte
2014-12-27 08:53:35
And to think all I used to hope for was more men's rooms.
by HoopUte
2014-12-04 09:21:52
Now, in some ways that's a good thing because big crowds are back at the JMHC. However, when you can't provide the parking for your CC 1, 2, and 3 pass holders, don't tell them until they're already at the lot they'd use, set up some kid to ask you if you mind paying to park (I was probably a little mean with my reply telling him I already had paid for the CC 2 pass), make you wind through traffic back to the RES lot, and then have to walk back to the RES lot after the game because UTA in its foresight only has 2 car trains to pick up a few thousand people, someone isn't doing their job.
But I'd do it again to get to see a game like last night's in person.
by HoopUte
2014-11-13 08:47:03
I've known Mary for quite a long time via church and having my son play for her late husband at Taylorsville HS. She is a wonderful person and a class act. She's done a lot for the U athletics over the years. It's nice to see her getting to move on into retirement.
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/1814610-155/ bowman-athletes-administrator-coach-hogue- senior
by HoopUte
2014-11-01 10:17:04
My, were we naive.
by HoopUte
2014-10-01 15:24:39
From the online Trib right now:
Suicide ruled out in trial for Utah man accused of killing wife
by HoopUte
2014-09-19 18:47:34
Good Q, but what a depressing city.
Scouted out Ann Arbor today. Nice town. Good representation of Utes walking around. Should be fun tomorrow.
by HoopUte
2014-09-15 10:44:24
The official Utah tailgate put on by the Alumni Association is sold out. I'm slightly bummed, but at $40 each it seemed a little pricey anyway. So, anybody want to figure out a Plan B? Maybe we target a meeting place outside of stadium parking areas to create a caravan in, park near each other, then sit on the trunks of the rental cars eating KFC and drinking beer or whatever.
Just one thought. Anyone else have ideas or suggestions?
by HoopUte
2014-09-12 09:19:18
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/opinion/5840 4116-82/bagley-cartoon-facebook-lake.html. csp
by HoopUte
2014-09-11 10:55:58
I guess she needed to keep up with the ISU professor.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/5840218 2-78/horsley-teacher-elementary-district.h tml.csp
How long until we hear of one of these inadvertant shots missing the gun owner and hitting a kid on the front row?
by HoopUte
2014-09-02 08:57:00
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n1409/ 01fotonm4/
An unmanned Russian space capsule returned to Earth on Monday after six weeks in orbit for microgravity research, but officials said five geckos flown for space sex experiments perished on the journey.
Recovery teams reached the capsule, opened the hatch to access its interior, and began extracting research specimens and other gear.
Experts are assessing when and why the geckos died, Roscosmos officials said.
Scientists sent up the geckos to keep track of their sexual habits in space, research that officials say could yield information on how reproductive behavior might be altered during long-duration space missions.
by HoopUte
2014-09-01 19:11:53
I'm broadening my sales pitch reach to include KSL and StubHub now, but if someone's interested kick me a board mail. Section 13, row 89 along with other Utes. They cost me $80 each total ($75 for the ticket plus $5 S&H).
by HoopUte
2014-08-25 09:23:49
I had bought four tickets to the Michigan game via the U thinking I had some likely candidates in the family & friend area that would like to go. It hasn't turned out that way, so I'd like to offer them to anyone on UF.N before I got the StubHub sales route. Send me a board mail if you're interested.
Obvious downside is you'll have to sit by the wife and me.
by HoopUte
2014-08-18 17:02:44
I try to ride Frontrunner connecting with a bus from Murray Station to Clearfield's Freeport Center at least twice a week. Today UTA pulled off a poor service trifecta:
1) The WiFi didn't work on Frontrunner this morning. That kept me from doing work during the ride that I would normally do, but wasn't too big a deal.
2) There was a bus schedule change effective today. They eliminated the bus that came through Freeport a little after 5:00pm, which was always highly loaded with passengers and corresponded with when most people at my employer get off work. Several of us here were regular riders of that bus. So, now our choices are 4:35pm and 5:34pm to catch the ride to the Frontrunner station. This means we have to try to push it to catch the earlier one, or wait until later and not get back to the SLC area until about 7:00pm. This was a bigger annoyance than the WiFi.
3) To ice it today I was waiting at the stop at 4:35pm to get the ride to Frontrunner. When I saw the bus coming I stepped out closer to the street, raised my hand to indicate I was waiting for the bus, and watched as the driver sped on by. Now I get to get home around 7:00pm rather than 6:00pm because of item #2.
They seem to live to make it hard to use their service and it's no wonder on their on-line comment form it says, "Please refrain from using profanity in your comments."
by HoopUte
2014-07-28 13:03:36
Any ranking of top ten players ever at the U that neglects to offer up Lee Grosscup, Larry Wilson, or Carl Monroe as choices to be considered isn't worth voting on, IMO. This poll, like most of them proposed around here over the years, suffers from a serious case of recentcy bias.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/utes/5819876 6-89/yards-season-iframe-utah.html.csp
by HoopUte
2014-07-25 08:50:51
I'll keep that on my list of things to not lose sleep over for a while longer.
by HoopUte
2014-07-07 20:11:03
Nice guy. He didn't really introduce himself fully at first, but I asked him what he did for a living and when he said he coached "a little football" at the U the cover was blown.
I didn't drill him for info, we just chatted about things in general, people we both knew in the athletic department, etc. He did say that they "relish" the opportunity to have the schedule we have this year, and he was bullish (naturally), saying they want to have at least 8 wins this season.
And he can hit the $hit out of it, BTW.
by HoopUte
2014-06-27 13:20:11
Damn they're cool.
by HoopUte
2014-06-15 19:41:50
My daughter found this at the Downtown Farmers' Market yesterday. She and her brother split on it for me. It looks like it's always been planning to be sitting above my piano in my man cave.
My daughter told me they had several other Utah-themed things. The guy who did it is from Murray. I'm sure he'll be there next week.
by HoopUte
2014-05-30 07:11:47
Yesterday my employer announced that, effective immediately, red badge lanyards are not allowed unless you are a designated "first responder" at the site. They came up with this color code of lanyards and armbands (Really? Armbands?) for new employees (yellow), safety (green), and the reds. So, all of us with our red UofU lanyards have been forced to find new ones. I guess I'll buy a white or black UofU one this weekend.
I do wish, however, that they'd assigned blue lanyards, armbands, and pith helmets to Security ala the Citizen's Auxiliary Police just so Zoobs would have to pony up some cash for a new lanyard, or at least find a used one at DI.
Do you have an alternative world to go to?
(1 day ago, 3 stars)
I'm getting really good at getting poll answers correct after the facts are out
(7 days ago, 5 stars)
And they're always my best ones, too.
(9 days ago, 2 stars)
If a counselor has taken sides, you wouldn't seem to be under any obligation to go in for a bashing
(10 days ago, 1 stars)
In the late 90s they had some incoming email screener that just slayed me (offending word included in story)
(16 days ago, 0 stars)
I can't say I recall getting one, and I can say if I did I wouldn't hesitate to see that it was dealt with using our HR policies.
(16 days ago, 0 stars)
It's at least 34 years ago. It certainly isn't part of the culture in Orbital ATK
(16 days ago, 0 stars)
While California is predominately Democrat-leaning, it isn't even close to single party domination
(17 days ago, 2 stars)
Ah, the "someone else did it, too" excuse. Doesn't matter. If the law's on the books it should be enforced, but I'd say this letter is roughly 47 times worse than the instance you cite.
(17 days ago, 3 stars)
Clearly you have no first hand experience in a one-party state
(17 days ago, 1 stars)
Second that.
(18 days ago, 1 stars)
I'd worry more about losing Larry except . . .
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While you're getting way ahead of yourself, what I think you'll see is some major change in roles
(21 days ago, 0 stars)
Correction: It was a plane
(21 days ago, 2 stars)
I certainly hope we don't see that Saturday
(21 days ago, 1 stars)
No Mulli. But I think you get 2 club lengths no nearer to the hole. It's not a natural hazard.
(22 days ago, 0 stars)
Frankly, I need a good pub crawl. I wish I were in Santa Monica.
(22 days ago, 0 stars)
I recently damaged my brain by watching some YouTube crap about how aliens destroyed the Space Shuttle Columbia
(22 days ago, 0 stars)
Most importantly, do you get relief if a plane crashes onto your ball?
(22 days ago, 2 stars)
He's between a rock and a hard place on this
(22 days ago, 2 stars)
I used to dish a lot of crap Bobby Dibler's way. Looking back at his work, and comparing it to the work being done by the officials today, I'm starting to feel remorseful.
(22 days ago, 0 stars)
Utah legislators have never met a conflict of interest they didn't like.
(22 days ago, 7 stars)
That will be handled in house and with full protection of the assailant's rights
(25 days ago, 6 stars)
So you're saying it isn't really a "No Spin Zone"?
(25 days ago, 4 stars)
Somebody else being as bad or worse doesn't change the basic facts. Why would you want to have the bar for credibility so low?
(25 days ago, 5 stars)
Actually about 33 years ago, but that's in the noise. His insistance 10+ years ago that he won a Peabody Award, however, is another example of his credibility
(25 days ago, 3 stars)
May or may not be the same guy who posted, "F--- you, Travis" during a game in 2013.
(26 days ago, 2 stars)
I posted this before he made that pick, but it still doesn't change my mind
(27 days ago, 1 stars)
Stephen A. Smith is a douche. That is all.
(27 days ago, 1 stars)
Bingo! It makes no sense to me that anyone believes someone as intense as Coach K would play someone not fully engaged.
(33 days ago, 3 stars)
Tucker is a junior. The PAC 12 announcers had that wrong the whole game.
(35 days ago, 1 stars)
My 7th grade gym teacher made a point of teaching that.
(35 days ago, 0 stars)
You've got my backing on it
(35 days ago, 4 stars)
Does that consider UCLA's loss to ASU last night?
(36 days ago, 0 stars)
He was before my time, but Allen Holmes it has been said was one of the greatest guards ever at Utah.
(37 days ago, 1 stars)
My wife used to have a beagle, and would love one again, but recognizes they need almost full time attention
(37 days ago, 0 stars)
Yeah, lob it to the backcourt worked 95% of the time. Who can argue with that?
(37 days ago, 1 stars)
Trying to have it both ways, aren't you?
(37 days ago, 13 stars)
I guess it's time to watch Best in Show again
(37 days ago, 1 stars)
Maybe he's suffering after-effects from getting knocked out in the Wichita State @ Utah game.
(39 days ago, 0 stars)
What is it about people who bitch about their issues with using a voluntary, free website? It's got to be one of the most idiotic things to whine about in history. Don't like it, don't come by.
(41 days ago, 2 stars)
Supports the old adage that people get the government they deserve. The majority of the Utah electorate keeps sending these nitwits to office.
(43 days ago, 3 stars)
Clapton has sold a lot of his instruments at auction to support his Crossroads Rehab project. His black ES335 from Cream days, for instance, went for some serious money
(45 days ago, 0 stars)
OK, guitar geeks. How much would you pay for this one?
(45 days ago, 0 stars)
Maybe I shouldn't share the secret, but book BWI instead of Dulles or Reagan
(45 days ago, 0 stars)
I decided their new program was flawed when I compared the miles I'd get in a trip to Japan v. a trip to Huntsville, AL
(45 days ago, 0 stars)
But Tiger, we would assume, is boinking Lindsay Vonn, so he's got that going for him.
(46 days ago, 3 stars)
We've been encouraging this all week where I work, and then some people honked it up for me by making me be with a customer today so I couldn't just wear some Ute stuff.
(49 days ago, 0 stars)
I always look at those as they person probably really said what they believe, then realized they were under the gun and are trying to put lipstick on the pig
(51 days ago, 0 stars)
Maybe a Palin, Jr. This was only 28 seconds of agony as opposed to her recent one minute or so of unintelligible blather.
(55 days ago, 2 stars)
Nice that you, and TDS apparently, conveniently ignore this
(55 days ago, 4 stars)
^^^^And This^^^^
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Awesome. That's my favorite combo, frankly
(57 days ago, 0 stars)
I'm in Hampton, VA tonight and they're planning on opening schools two hours later tomorrow
(60 days ago, 0 stars)
I may have told this story before, but my step-son the ER doc tells of the only time he ever lied to parents of a dead kid
(60 days ago, 5 stars)
Details matter. Note I said stair stepper
(62 days ago, 0 stars)
This definitely requires a pic for verification purposes.
(62 days ago, 1 stars)
Trust me, there's a video loop playing in my mind. Whoa, baby.
(62 days ago, 1 stars)
Question for any other Planet Fitness members
(62 days ago, 2 stars)
I had to laugh under my breath at one of our execs yesterday
(65 days ago, 1 stars)
I seem to remember that a little, also.
(65 days ago, 0 stars)
The Cubs will once again be the second best team in Chicago in 2015
(65 days ago, 0 stars)
I remember reading once that Lindsay Nelson, the famous old-time play-by-play guy, was emphatic in making sure the TV audience knew what they were watching wasn't live.
(65 days ago, 0 stars)
I expect nothing more from that fine institution.
(66 days ago, 3 stars)
Yeah, but it was cold. Don't you remember Yogi Roth saying the pressure in them goes up when they get cold during our 2013 game at WSU?
(67 days ago, 1 stars)
Not herring chokers. It's herring chockers!
(72 days ago, 1 stars)
That's not much of a dumpster fire. :)
(73 days ago, 0 stars)
I used to know three people who worked for Chris Hill. Now I know none, and over the last few weeks have becoming increasingly grateful for that.
(77 days ago, 1 stars)
size=600 is our friend. Just sayin'
(77 days ago, 0 stars)
Hey it worked for Ronald Reagan "calling" baseball games in the 30s based on teletype reports
(77 days ago, 2 stars)
Or, you let them run amok and prepare their own crow BBQ. I kind of like that approach, personally.
(77 days ago, 1 stars)
/sarc on/ Come on. Who wouldn't look forward to the daily press release saying everyone was doing what they normally would be doing this time of year? /sarc off/
(77 days ago, 2 stars)
Now Mr. Bad Toupe has moved onto the Kai Nacua is a victim in this because he plays for a religious school
(78 days ago, 4 stars)
Good grief. Two twits just got on Frontrunner and are sitting across from me and are saying Taysom Hill is better than Marcus Mariota.
(78 days ago, 10 stars)
Geez, the Mrs. was on the phone with Steve for 30 minutes yesterday and this didn't come up. I'm going to have to get her to bear down!
(78 days ago, 0 stars)
IIRC hoopknowledge didn't really like much of anything from 2005 to 2011, but has vanished once improvement under Krystkowiak was apparent.
(78 days ago, 1 stars)
Clearly was his "signature" move. I would think that won't work quite as well in round two, and given his underwhelming output last night, that won't bode well for the Booker or the Buffs
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To be clear, I've always liked you as a poster
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I'll take "Unsubstantiated Claims" for $500 please, Alex.
(78 days ago, 23 stars)
I haven't heard last night's stream of consciousness, but you have to admit Walton gives us a ton of respect
(78 days ago, 2 stars)
Wolf! Wolf!
(78 days ago, 15 stars)
Here is the Tribune's report on this interview
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Bachynski's leave of absence was about 24 hours. He got his head on straight and has been a perfect team player ever since.
(79 days ago, 1 stars)
Fascinating that you neglected to say who you lost to in that bowl game.
(79 days ago, 1 stars)
Murphy was very good, and I know he's the local darling, but he has borderline HOF numbers
(80 days ago, 0 stars)
Well there go any open seats for next week's show.
(80 days ago, 0 stars)
Yes, you are confused.
(82 days ago, 0 stars)
Or it shows someone is totally honked up by sending out email notices that those lots were not available
(82 days ago, 4 stars)
Bitched about the parking issue, went to the game, and kept the glow stick.
(82 days ago, 0 stars)
And on top of it all we got to keep the glow sticks!
(82 days ago, 18 stars)
You'd think after 167 years here you could get over the persecution complex.
(82 days ago, 1 stars)
Sorry, Rocker, but that's just not true. The Institute lots, aside from the terrace and the lots directly south of it, are always posted Institute only for sporting events.
(82 days ago, 0 stars)
Totally fake statistic. The Institute lot is ALWAYS posted as off limits for the sporting events. That's significantly lower than "allowed 95% of the time."
(82 days ago, 1 stars)
Get serious. They aren't playing the game in the precious, consecrated Institute parking lot.
(82 days ago, 3 stars)
You joke, but the wife and I were just talking about how for football parking in the Institute lots seemed to go away when we dropped TDS from our schedule
(82 days ago, 1 stars)
Most occasions? I think not. They have their lots posted for Institute only for virtually every football and basketball game.
(82 days ago, 5 stars)
There's a big difference between being able to do something and doing it just to show you have control
(82 days ago, 2 stars)
That's my take.
(82 days ago, 4 stars)
Our favorite "kill 'em with kindness moment" from yesterday (52 stars)
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Truer words have never been spoken than what Sandy Reisgraf just reported on Fox 13 News (37 stars)
2008-02-13 21:10:55
19 points and 6 blocks and you're calling him out? Sorry, but I think you're off base here. (35 stars)
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Mac Haddow was one of the biggest of the big blowhards in Utah politics before that (1989)
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Well that was a lot more fun tonight. (1758)
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