Your Callaway Connection
THE CITY OF CALLAWAY, FL NEWSLETTER
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October 2015
Volume 22, Issue 09
Mobile Home Skirting
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Board Vacancy
2
Walk Safely:
Discount Drug Card
Employee of the Month
Commission Contacts
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Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
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Look, left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
BCSO Activity Report
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Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.
Event Calendar
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Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
Historical Society
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Fire Prevention Week
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Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the
left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.
Senior Discount
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Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the
street or cross between parked cars.
Daylight Savings
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CITY MEETING TIMES: The next
Regular Meeting will be Tuesday, October 27, 2015, with a
Workshop Meeting 6:00 p.m.,
Monday, October 26, 2015. All
meetings are public and held at
the Arts and Conference Center,
500 Callaway Park Way, Callaway FL.
Code Enforcement Board meets
the 4th Thursday of each month
at 6:00 pm. All meetings are
public and held at the Arts and
Conference Center, 500 Callaway
Park Way, Callaway FL. The May
meeting will be held on May 18,
2015
Planning Board holds a meeting
only if an issue arises such as a
rezoning request, annexation,
etc. Those meetings are the first
and third Tuesday of the month
at 6:00 p.m. All meetings are
public and held at the Arts &
Conference Center, 500 Callaway
Park Way, Callaway, FL 32404.
Meeting agendas are posted at
City Hall, on the City’s website
and provided to the local media
prior to the meetings. Please
call City Hall to confirm information for a specific meeting.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe:
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Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light
colors.
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Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a
child’s vision.
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Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
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When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.
REMEMBER: Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be
especially alert for kids during those hours.
22nd ANNUAL VETERAN’S DAY PARADE
The sacrifices of each and every Veteran makes possible the freedoms we have today. Understanding that
words alone cannot sufficiently show our gratitude to
the military men and women who have served and
who are still serving our country and protecting our
freedoms, we ask that everyone come out and honor
our Veteran’s at the 21st Annual Veteran’s Day Parade!
When: Wednesday, November 11, 2015—2:00 PM
Line up for parade participants is at 1:00pm. Parade route begins at the intersection of
Berthe Avenue and Cherry Street and proceeds west along Cherry Street to the
Callaway Assembly of God Church. Following the parade, we invite you to enjoy free
hot dogs and soft drinks at Veteran’s Park, 5916 Cherry Street, Callaway, FL.
IF YOU OWN A MOBILE HOME OR MANUFACTURED BUILDING,
PLEASE READ
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On January 14, 2014, the Callaway City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 939 which seeks to
further health and safety standards for mobile homes and manufactured buildings in the city.
Ordinance No. 939 requires all existing mobile homes in Callaway to have skirting within twenty
-four (24) months from the adoption date of the ordinance. This means that all existing mobile
homes must have skirting by January 14, 2016.
If you have questions or concerns, please call the City of Callaway Planning Department at
850-871-4672.
City Seeking Board and Alternate Board Members for Code Enforcement Board
Code Enforcement Board Members hear Code Enforcement cases and are regulated by the Florida State Statues and Callaway Ordinances. Regular Code Enforcement Board Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Applications are found on the City’s website www.cityofcallaway.com or you can pick one up at City Hall. Applications may be faxed
or emailed upon request. For additional information, contact Bill Frye, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer at 215-7613.
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” ~ Winston Churchill
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Roger Chandler being named
August’s Employee of the Month.
FLORIDA DISCOUNT DRUG CARD
As a resident of Florida, you and your family may have
access to a FREE Prescription Drug Card program. Simply
download your Prescription Drug Card and receive savings
of up to 75% at more than 50,000 national and regional
pharmacies. You may create as many cards as you need.
Participating pharmacies include the following: Publix,
Kmart Pharmacy, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Winn-Dixie, and
CVS/pharmacy, as well as thousands of independent pharmacies.
Please visit www.Floridarxcard.com to generate a printable
membership card to use immediately; or call 1-866-3418894; TTY Users may call 1-866-763-9630.
Cards are available at City Hall.
“The City of Callaway is an equal opportunity employer and provides a non-discriminatory work environment.”
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Your Elected Officials are only a phone call (871-6000)
or email away.
CALLAWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WELCOMES YOU
Mayor Thomas W. Abbott [email protected]
Melba Covey, Ward I [email protected]
Pamn Henderson, Ward II [email protected]
Bob Pelletier, Ward III [email protected]
Ralph L. Hollister, Ward IV [email protected]
Callaway Activity Report August 2015
Calls for Service
1,285
Arrests
70
Traffic Stops
88
Traffic Accidents
58
Citations
70
Miles Patrolled
SUNDAY OCTOBER 18, 2015
The Historical Society meets the 3rd Sunday of
every month. City residents are encouraged to
come!
Time:
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm.
Location: 522 Beulah Avenue Old School
House & Etta Fox Museum
Business Meeting - 3:00 p.m.
Open House - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
All are invited to join in preserving our heritage.
New members are welcome. Membership is
$5.00.
17,919
John Piercy - President
City of Callaway & Area Calendar of Events
Lillian Patterson - Vice President
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Friday Fest - October 2, 2015, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Downtown Panama City.
John L ’Heureux - Treasurer
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Bay District Schools will be closed October 12, 2015, 2015 in
observance of Columbus Day
Margaret Russ - Secretary
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Regular Commission Meetings - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October
27, 2015, at the Arts & Conference Center, with a Workshop
Meeting 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2015.
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Callaway Historical Society Meeting and Open House - Sunday, October 18, 2015, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Code Enforcement Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Thursday,
October 22, 2015.
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October Festival - Saturday, October 31, 2015, 11:00am 3:00pm, at the Old School House and Etta Fox Museum.
Daylight Savings Times ends - 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November
1, 2015.
For more area events and activities, citizens are encouraged to visit the
Bay County Chamber of Commerce website.
Upcoming Events:
October Festival - October 31, 2015 from 11am 3pm at Old School House and Museum. Fun for the
young and the old.
Christmas Lights - The last two weeks in December, come see the lights, decorations, visit Santa,
see a fire truck, sing carols and candy for the kids.
For more information please visit the Historical Society website www.callawayhistoricalsociety.org.
EVENT PLANNING
If you are planning any special events this year, we would like
to remind you that the Callaway Arts & Conference Center is an
excellent and modern facility for your use. Weddings, group
meetings, and other events can all be held in this facility, located
at 500 Callaway Park Way.
Renew Your Senior Discount Now
Fire Department
NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
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Don’t let your Low Income Senior Citizen discount expire. Because the discount is based upon income, you must re-qualify
every year. Applications are available at City Hall or may be
downloaded from our website, www.cityofcallaway.com.
The Senior Discount is available to citizens who are 55 years or
older and live within the City limits.
The Callaway Fire Department Activity Report
August 2015
Total Calls for Service - 190
Medical Emergencies / Vehicle Accident - 146
Structure Fires / Other Fires - 6
Woods / Grass Fires - 1
Fire Prevention Week commemorates one of the worst fires
in American history - the 1871 Great Chicago Fire. On Octo-
Citizen Assists - 30
Other Types of Calls - 7
ber 9th, 250 people died and over 17,000 buildings were
destroyed in a fire where the property damage was estimated at $169 million dollars. The Fire Marshal's Association
established Fire Prevention Day in 1911 to publicize the fire
problem. In 1922, President Harding proclaimed National Fire
Prevention Week and since that time the National Fire Protection Association has been the official sponsor of Prevention Week activities throughout the nation.
However, The Callaway Fire Department wants you to remember that fire safety should be practiced every day, and
offers the following suggestions:
Install and maintain smoke detectors on every level of
your home.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS FOR CALLAWAY POLICE, FIRE, AND AMBULANCE—DIAL 911
Public Works:
871-1033
(Trash Pickup, Water , Sewer, or Street Maintenance)
USE THE SAME NUMBERS FOR DAYTIME AND EVENING HOURS
Animal Control (Bay County)
784-4005
Arts and Conference Center
Building Inspections
City Hall
874-0035
874-9347
871-6000
Code Enforcement
Fire Dept. - Non-Emergency
Leisure Services
Planning Department
871-4672
871-5300
874-0031
871-4672
Police BCSO Communications 874-8660
Utility Billing
871-6100
Public Works - 7AM - 4PM, M-F 324 S Berthe Ave
Building Department - 7:30AM - 3:30PM, M-F 6603 E Highway 22
Have a home fire escape plan and practice it with your
family.
City Hall, Utility Billing, 8AM - 5PM, M-F 6601 E Highway 22
Planning & Code Enforcement, 8AM-5PM, M-F, 6603 E Highway 22
Keep matches and lighters out of the hands of children.
Leisure Services, 7AM - 4PM, M-F 504 Callaway Park Way
Have home heating systems and chimneys inspected by a
professional.
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Store flammable liquids in safety cans and outside the
house.
What lies behind us and what lies before us are
tiny matters compared to what lies within us. ~
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one
hour at 2:00 AM on November 1, 2015. Also,
this is a good time to check/change the batteries in your smoke detectors.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The “Your Callaway Connection” Newsletter is prepared and edited by the professional staff of the City Clerk’s Office. We welcome your comments and
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