(I just couldn't pass up the Scallop Swing Fest at Keaton Beach.) Steinhatchee is a bit bigger town with a number of restaurants, taverns and resorts. When I rode through early in the morning, I realized I had stopped too early the day before. A few miles north of Keaton, I passed the 'Beach Bar' which advertised in the local paper that they have live music and entertainment on the weekends.About 17 miles down the road, you'll come to Steinhatchee. The 'Hot Dog Stand' at the beach serves full meals on Styrofoam and has no bar. Also, beware of 4x4 golf carts, whose drivers seem to have no regard for rules of the road, yards, beaches or the safety of children. Watch out for monster trucks sporting Georgia plates, pulling big boats overflowing with rods, nets and beer-filled coolers. The Keaton Marina had clean rooms with functional plumbing. I opted to spend the night in Keaton Beach which was making a killing on the start of the Scallop season. Get through Perry and turn southwest on 361 back toward the coastline. They're expecting 700 bikes and riders.)Cross the Apalachicola bay and witness the results of Florida's forestry industry on both sides of the road. (FYI, they're dedicating a new Veteran's memorial park on the north side of town and will host a Ride on 12 July to celebrate the dedication. Papa Joe's oyster bar had some good food but I certainly felt like an outsider. The Gibson Inn looked like a nice place to stay in town. I wouldn't recommend the Rancho but it was the last vacancy on a busy Independence Day. I spent the night here at the Rancho Motel. (I've definitely got to go back there to look around some more great looking beach and nice little town.) Ride along the 'forgotten coast' (left out of FL tour brochures for the longest time) to Apalachicola. I cut inland to avoid the crowds at the beach. Follow the Emerald Coast along hwy 98 east out of Destin (Get out quick before being run over by a tourist!) and then on to Panama City. Ainsworth, please visit our floral store.This is a nice, easy trip to see the northwest part of Florida. on Januat the Beal Memorial Cemetery, Fort Walton Beach, Florida.Įxpressions of love and sympathy may be placed and viewed online at To send flowers All of these she loved and touched deeply.Īn intimate family graveside service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Lois is survived by her husband, Bill Ainsworth her daughter and husband, Sheryl and Clayton French son and wife, James and Kathy Rider, several brothers and sisters, 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and her many nephews and nieces. When asked how she should be remembered, those closest to her would say “she was always there to help and always had a smile on her face.” In 1989 she received her Bachelor of Art in Social Work, her Master of Science in Social Work in 1993, and in 2017 she was recognized as the Bob Hope Village Volunteer of the Year. Even in her final days, she was active as a volunteer at the Bob Hope Village. Her occupations included hairdresser, school supervisor, drug and alcohol counselor, and social worker. No matter what their situation or circumstance, she devoted her life to making a difference. In 2014, she married Billie Joe Ainsworth in Jayess, Mississippi. On December 23, 1960, she married James Daniel Rider, who preceded her in death in 2009. She was born on Januin Seminole, Texas to Elsie Fulford and Lorene Ferrington. Lois Rider Ainsworth, age 77, passed away on Janudue to an assortment of ailments.
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