"Greater Tuna" Offers Plenty Of Laughter At Dixie ", :~ I`. a r~ ,--c. By Tom Campbell From the opening scene, "Greater Tuna" had the audience laughing last week at the Dixie Theatre. This funny play will continue per- formances Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 10, 11, 12 at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee June 13 at 2:30 p.m. Much of the play centers around OKKK, Tuna's radio station, which provides news, local color, 'some fascinating characters and plenty of prejudice. ('Greater Tuna" takes place in and around the environs of Greater Metropolitan Tuna, Texas, popu- lation probably about 1500. The comedy features Richard Kinter and Trip Plymale, both profes- sional actors. Between them, in a smooth and fantastic display, they create about twenty charac- ters. The audience follows these people as each is well-defined physically and psychologically. "The characters are expertly por- trayed, and watching these two fine actors is more than worth the price of the ticket. The dog episode is one example of how full and complete the com- edy is. The actors are remarkable in how they manage the humor, the belly laughs, the poignancy and ultimately the lesson about kindness to animals-in a most unusual way. The audience never felt "preached at," but definitely was entertained. ,Another funny situation (among many) that weaves in and out of the action is the desire of the "Book Snatchin' Squad" to cen- sor the dictionary in the local li- brary. Said one of the characters, "Some of those words shouldri't be in there. We've got to cut out such words as hot, clap and ball," among others. They are not even sure that the word "snatchin' should be in the dictionary. Those who have a love of reading and a sense of humor will enjoy "Greater Tuna." It made the au- diences last week laugh loud and long. Box office phone at the Dixie Theatre is 850-653-3200. S444p4 Of &?~teC~s BIG BEND SALTWATER CLASSIC SALE Starting June 15 19 20% OFF Everything In Store On Sale! THE FASHION YOU WANT AT A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD. A Sign Of The Times: Golf Course Rehearing Denied The site of the proposed golf course and county-approved golf driving range now holds the sign, "Will Build to Suit". According to their attorney, Russell Gautier of Tallahassee, Phipps Ventures has no plans to make any more appeals seeking to overturn the First District Court of Appeals decision that affirmed the county's denial of the permit to build the proposed nine-hole synthetic turf golf course. The latest motion seeking to re-argue the case was denied by the Court. At present, plans are uncertain about the property. Cambric Of ARPC Moves To DCA Bob Cambric, Assistant Director of the Apalachee Regional Plan- ning Council, and a familiar face at many Franklin County .Com- mission meetings, has changed jobs. As of 3 June, he is affiliated with the Dept. of Community Af- fairs. In a letter to Executive Di- rector Charles Blume, ARPC, Cambric wrote: "...Leaving the Council (ARPC) was one of the hardest decisions I have had to make. Working with the Board; member local governments; citi- zens; federal, state, regional gov- ernment partners; private sector interest; and last, but not least, you, have provided me with a wealth of experience..." "Everybody Loves Opal" Begins June 16 On Wednesday, June 16, the com- edy "Everybody Loves Opal" will begin a two-week run at the Dixie Theatre in Apalachicola. This will be the third play in the Summer, Repertory. Opal Kronkie, a middle-aged re- cluse, lives in a tumble-down mansion at the edge of the mu- nicipal dump. The general disar- ray of her home is aggravated by the fact that Opal collects things, anything that can be taken home in her little red wagon. Opal is also an optimist. No mat- ter how mean her lot, or her friends, Opal responds with un- failing kindness and an abiding faith in the goodness of human nature. Into her life come three inept con artists. They concoct elaborate schemes to do her in. Opal radi- ates kindness and trust. How she turns the tables on her beneficia- ries, makes for a delightful and amusing evening of theatre. "Shamelessly entertaining..." said the New York Post. "Everybody Loves Opal" runs through June 27 at the Dixie The- atre. Performance times are: 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. For reservations, phone 850-653- 3200. All Sales Final * SNo Layaway On Sale Items Now Open At The Corner Of Marine Street & Highway 98 Tuesday Friday 10:00 6:00 Saturday 10:00- 4:00 Phone & Fax: 850-697-8989 St. George Island Plantation Gulf Front "Habanero" 1636 Forsythia Way L' *t? i Enjoy the panoramic Gulf view from this wonderful 4 bedroom, 3 bath recently remodeled beach cottage. 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I L '' I ~IRlk~Y; A LOCALLY OWNED NEWSPAPER The Franklin Chronicle 111 June 1999 Pag~e 5 ~it Federal Grants Available For Urban Forestry Programs Florida Agriculture Commissioner Bob Crawford today announced that $448,566 in federal funds will be available to local govern- ments, Native-American tribal govermnents, educational institu- tions, and legally organized non- profit (volunteer) organizations to develop or enhance urban and community forestry programs. The grant funds are part of the federal government's Urban and Community Forestry Matching Grant Program. The federal funds will be administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry. Awards will be made as 50-50 matching grants (50 per- cent federal, 50 percent applicant) in five grant categories: * Local Government Program Development * Demonstration or Site-Specific projects * Nonprofit Administration * Information and Education Projects * Urban Forestry or Arboricultural Training A maximum of $10,000 will be awarded to successful applicants for tree-planting projects, and a maximum of $5,000 will be awarded for information and education projects. Nonprofits staffing grants will be limited to three years. Otherwise, the maxi- mum award is $25,000 for appli- cants who have never received these grants and $15,000 for pre- vious urban and community for- estry grant recipients. The clos- ing date for applying is August 18, 1999, at 2:30 p.m. To request a grant application, contact: Florida Department of Agricul- ture and Consumer Services Purchasing Office Mayo Building, Room SB-8 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800 Telephone (850) 488-7552 We're Almost There!! To secure the $250,000 grant from the State of Florida, we must match that amount by July 1, 1999. At this time, we have raised $185,000 and I need an additional $65,000. TIME IS RUNNING OUT. WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW. Please donate to: THE CARRABELLE LIBRARY BUILDING FUND, P.O. Box 722, Eastpoint, FL 32328. With your help, we CAN build a new Carrabelle Librany. I