ARREST REPORTS An educated squirrel Calhoun pair arrested on meth charges ....2 ...11 Jeep burns in Liberty County crash, driver charged with DUI ...2 LCHS Homecoming Court...19

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Caught at the playground Little Judd Shuler peeks out from a piece of play- THE ground equipment next to the depot in Blountstown during Saturday’s PhotoWalk. Photographers took part in the annual event by going on foot through town with their cameras, capturing images of everyone and METH everything in their path, including Judd! Judd is the son of Jamey and Tessa Shuler. Find out more about the photo event on page 9. BEN HALL PHOTO CRISIS Senator Montford looking for answers & ideas from sheriffs

State Senator Bill Montford, left, met with families in the panhandle. Conducting a son County Sheriff Lou Roberts pointed Five Flu Shot Clinics area sheriffs and judges in Marianna cleanup of the growing number of homes out that no one knows what the long-term scheduled this month Monday afternoon to discuss the pan- used to cook meth is also becoming a effects might be for children exposed to handle’s growing methamphetamine cri- financial issue for local law enforcement the meth-making process. The senator in Calhoun County. sis and asked for ideas on what he, as a agencies. Calhoun County Sheriff David held the meeting to educate himself as legislator, could do. The meeting was the Tatum, shown above with Montford, said well as lay the groundwork to establish an See Page 22 for dates, first step in an effort to seek ways to deal it cost about $5,000 each time a crew has information network among North Florida times and locations. with a problem that has devastated many to go in to clean up a meth house. Jack- counties. ANGIE DAVIS PHOTO Plans announced for 25th Another annual Goat Day festival Bulldog from the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce Zoo World as they present an animal BLOUNTSTOWN — Don’t miss show on the main stage! interception the 25th Annual Goat Day festival, Just across the park at the Panhandle presented by the Blountstown Rotary Pioneer Settlement will be Pioneer Day Club, Oct. 15 at Sam Atkins Park in featuring music, demonstrations, old Blountstown. Goat Day is one of the fashioned games, food and fun for the largest arts and crafts show in North family. General Store will also be open Florida and attendance has become so you can shop early for the holidays. an honored tradition in Calhoun Gates open at 9 a.m. and vendors County. will be present until 3 p.m. Cost: $5 per This special 25th festival will person with children under 1 admitted feature favorite vendors from years free. Please note that all childrens’ past and also new first-time vendors activities will be free of charge. specializing in handmade goods and Activities featured include pony crafts. Craft and food vendor appli- rides, train rides, hay rides, inflatable cations are still being accepted. Ap- jumping activities, coin dig, greased plications and details of the event can pig chase, chicken chase, face painting, be found on the Blountstown Rotary moon walk, magicians, and games! website – www.blountstownrotary. For more information, call (850) com. 674-5449 or visit www.blountstown- Guests will enjoy live entertain- rotary.com/goatday.htm. ment throughout the day on the main Goat Day is produced by the stage. Another highlight of the 25th Blountstown Rotary Club. Proceeds Liberty County’s Chris Dilworth (#1) makes a leaping interception of a festival will be an assortment of kids’ benefit local college scholarships and Yellow Jacket pass Friday night in Vernon. It was one of four interceptions the Bulldogs made during the game, which ended with a 35-14 win for activities, and again we’ll welcome educational programs. Liberty County. See more on page 12. DANIEL WILLIAMS PHOTO

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Pair arrested on meth charges ARREST A Calhoun County couple was charged with possession of methamphetamine after the REPORTS Calhoun-Liberty Drug Task Force served a search warrant on their home last week. compiled by Journal Editor Teresa Eubanks The couple - Thomas Charles Dawsey, 42, and his wife, Cristy Love Dawsey, 32, - were both at the 20180 Central Avenue residence in Wewa woman charged Blountstown when investigators arrived Sept. 27. The wife was found in the backyard. She with DUI early Sunday claimed ownership of two plastic containers A 43-year-old the driver smelled with methamphetamine found in her purse. W e w a h i t c h k a s t r o n g l y o f a n The husband was inside the residence. woman was arrested alcoholic beverage. Investigators found a plastic toothpick bottle cristy dawsey thomas dawsey on a charge of DUI He noticed a beer that contained methamphetamine located in a f t e r a L i b e r t y can in the floorboard that had been pushed out for pickup. While C o u n t y d e p u t y of the backseat and his right front pants pocket. He stated that the spotted her vehicle later found an open methamphetamine was his. pulling out two trash bags, Blountstown Police weaving across the can of beer in a Both were later given conditional releases Department Lt. Timmy Partridge and Officer road and veering into cup holder by the from jail. Patrick Crawford noticed the strong odor of raw the oncoming lane driver’s seat. Investigators began watching the residence marijuana. They found a pint-sized sandwich several times early When asked if she after getting a tip that both marijuana and bag containing marijuana and returned later with Sunday morning. had been drinking, methamphetamine were being sold at the home, a search warrant. gidget oakley Gidget M. Oakley she told him, “I where they were also alerted that there was a lot Other members of the Task Force working was traveling east on had one about 30 of short-term traffic stopping by at all times of this case included Lt. Mark Mallory, Sgt. Jared SR 20 around 1:45 a.m. when minutes ago.” She later said she the day and night. Nichols, Deputy Bobby Simms, Deputy Scotty Deputy Jonathan Gentry, who had consumed “two or three.” While the home was under surveillance, Norris and Correctional Officer Christian was coming up behind her, saw Oakley tried to take a field investigators took a look inside a trash can Smith. her go across the center line and sobriety test but was unable to then swerve back into her own complete the exercises, swaying, lane. stumbling and losing her balance As he monitored her driving, as she attempted to follow the Man charged with creating disturbance she continued to edge out of her deputy’s directions to walk, turn A disturbance at a Bristol He then accused the deputies of lane on both sides. around and follow the motion of convenience store resulted in one harassing him. Gentry saw her go into the his pen with her eyes. arrest after deputies were dispatched In his report, Deputy Chad Smith westbound lane again, but this She was handcuffed and taken to the scene last week. noted that Carson smelled strongly of time, she was facing oncoming to the Liberty County Jail. When Deputies were called out to the alcohol. He repeatedly asked Carson to traffic. Oakley managed to asked to submit to a breath BP station around 9:15 p.m. on Sept. calm down and lower his voice, which swerve back onto her side of test to determine her level of 28 after getting a report that a white he would only do momentarily before the road in time to avoid hitting intoxication, she said, “No. I male, who had left his vehicle at the he resumed yelling. a westbound vehicle. know I’m going to blow over edge of the store’s parking lot near “After giving David numerous The deputy signaled for her (the legal limit), so what’s the CR 12 South, was yelling, cursing and opportunities to cease his behavior and to pull over near Odell Owens point?” kicking the recycling bins outside the LEWIS DAVID CARSON leave peacefully, he continued being Road. She was later released on business. disorderly by hollering and cussing,” In his report, Gentry noted that $1,500 bond. When deputies arrived, David Smith wrote in his report. Carson, 35, started walking toward them as he Carson was handcuffed, put in the back seat of continued cursing and demanded to know, “What a patrol car and driven two blocks to the Liberty Jeep crashes and burns; the **** are you here for?” County Jail. He continued yelling and cursing after After deputies said they had received a call being placed in a holding cell. Driver charged with DUI about a disturbance, Carson asked angrily, “Who He was charged with disorderly intoxication. A Quincy man es- with a reflector sign. the **** called ya’ll? I wanna know who called Due to a probation violation, he is being held caped serious injury The Jeep continued ya’ll!” without bond. but lost his 2000 to travel south and Jeep Liberty when hit a tree, which it caught fire in an caused it to rotate a Man with prior convictions charged in battery early morning crash half turn clockwise A 51-year-old Calhoun County man Another family member said the Saturday at Crow’s before coming to with prior convictions for battery was two “tied up” on the floor but stated Corner in Liberty rest. A fire started arrested last week on a charge of felony that she did not see Dawson throw a County. in the vehicle and it domestic battery after a family member punch. According to the was soon engulfed reported that he struck his wife. The victim said Dawson grabbed Florida Highway in flames. Burnette, Melvin Kenneth Dawson denied the her off the couch and struck her above Patrol report, Ron- Ronald burnette who was wearing a ald Burnette, 47, seatbelt, managed to allegation. He told a deputy that he did the left ear. Calhoun County Deputy was southbound on get out of the vehi- nothing more than wake up his wife and John Scheetz noted that the woman’s SR 267 around 3:40 a.m. when cle. The report stated that he had ask her for some money on Sept. 28. shirt was torn and the left side of her he drove through the stop sign only “possible minor injuries.” Two family members offered a face was red, which was photographed at the intersection of SR 20. Burnette was charged with different account of the incident, with to document the report. The Jeep crossed SR 20 and DUI, DUI with property damage one stating that Dawson “snatched” melvin dawson Dawson’s bond was set at $3,000 traveled onto the south shoul- along with a felony charge for his wife off the couch and hit her in the for the battery charge. He is being der of the road where it collided driving with a revoked license. head. held without bond for violating his probation.

C A L H O U N C O U N T Y of meth, BPD. Sept. 28 •Hubert Tharpe, for court, LCSO. Sept. 28 •Cristy Love Dawsey, holding for Oct. 01 Sept. 26 •Thomas Charles Dawsey, posses- CCSO, CCSO. •Ronald Burnette, DUI alcohol •Thomas Hamilton, worthless checks sion of meth, BPD. •Lewis David Carson, disorderly or drugs, driving while license sus- (Jackson Co. warrant), CCSO. •Melvin Dawson, domestic battery, intoxication, LCSO. pended, DUI property damage, •Anita Guilford, failure to appear CCSO. Sept. 29 LCSO, FHP. (warrant-driving with license sus- •Albert Schwenderman, contempt •Trevor Harvell, for court, LCSO. Oct. 02 pended or revoked), CCSO. (non-support), CCSO. •Timothy McCormick, VOP, •Gidget Mae Oakley, DUI alcohol or drugs, LCSO. •Frederick Barfield, driving with •Timothy McCormick, VOP (Liberty LCSO. license suspended or revoked, BPD. Co. warrant), CCSO. •Jason Soverns, VOP, LCSO. Listings include name followed by charge and identification of arresting agency. •Cedric Taylor, VOP, CCSO. The names above represent those charged. We remind our readers that all are IFF’S LOG IFF’S •James Hathaway, VOP, LCSO. presumed innocent until proven guilty. Sept. 27 •Robert Britt, for court, LCSO. Blountstown Police Dept. •Ronnie Creamer, VOCR, CCSO. •Devion Moore, for court, LCSO. L I B E R T Y C O U N T Y Sept. 26 through Oct. 2, 2011 ER •Gregory Duffer, expired license, •Timothy Copeland, felony battery, more than 4 months, CCSO. Citations issued: Sept. 27 false imprisonment, LCSO. Accidents...... 04 Traffic Citations...... 10 •Christopher Phillips, VOCC, •Albert Schwenderman, out of Sept. 30 Special details (business escorts, traffic details)...... 98 SH CCSO. •Danzavieran Thurman, for court, Business alarms.....02 Residential alarms...... 01 county warrant, LCSO. Complaints...... 36 •Cristy Love Dawsey, possession LCSO. October 5, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 3 Chipola

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A 73-year-old Bristol man received stitches for up behind him went around the truck, includ- a cut over his eye after a collision Saturday ing a 2003 Honda Accord, driven by William afternoon on SR 20, about two miles east of Price, 28, of Blountstown. As Price was about Clarksville. According to FHP Trooper Denise to pass him, Carder began to make a left Grimes, Mack Carder was parked on the turn and hit the Honda. Carder was cited for shoulder of the road before he began easing making a left turn while being passed. Price his 1995 Chevrolet S-10 pickup back onto SR was not injured. His car was totaled. 20 around 2:55 p.m. Several vehicles coming DANIEL WILLIAMS PHOTO Liberty County senior citizens urged to add their names to sheriff’s contact list from the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office something to alleviate this situation. He particularly Touched by a recent incident in Liberty County, wants to focus on: Sheriff Donnie Conyers is concerned about the fact • Seniors who live alone with no family or friends that there are people who to check on them. live by themselves with no •Others who may be immobilized and have no one to check on them. This family or friends to check on them. is especially true of senior People in the above categories can call dispatch citizens and some others at 643-2235 and request to be put on a call list. At who have physical problems the time you call into dispatch to get on the call list, that interfere with their daily advise them of the best time to call you. lives. This is intended to be a service to our citizens. Ac- As County Sheriff, Co- cording to Sheriff Conyers, “No person should be so nyers says he wants to do alone that no one will check on their well being.”

with a letter to the editor SPEAKWrite: The Calhoun-Liberty UP! Journal, P.O. Box 536, Bristol 32321 or email [email protected] Former clerk objects to City of Bristol taking over utilities To the editor, be take over by the city with no experi- After reading the letter from Florida ence in maintaining and operating such Public Utilities (FPU) President Jeff a system. Householder, informing their customers FPU is an established company with of a second rate decrease this year, I was the resources and experience to continue disappointed in discovering that Bristol to provide us with safe reliable electric City Council has notified FPU of their service. FPU has served our community intention of purchasing the electric infra- for as long as I can remember and provides structures within the city limits. us with lineman stationed here in Bristol I do not know the costs of these electric dedicated to serve our needs. facilities, but have heard it will cost several In these tight economic times, I do not million dollars to purchase and thousands believe a takeover of FPU is the best use more in legal fees. Undoubtedly, the city of public funds and the city’s time. It is taxpayers will foot these costs through time for the citizens of Bristol to let the electric rates and additional taxes. Of council know that we do not want our course it is all being done by the city money spent on this effort. council and their attorney without input As a retired Clerk of City of Bristol for from us taxpayers. 37 years let’s not make a change - let’s I am very hesitant in allowing a keep what we have - no problem! critical function like electric service to Betty A. Ramsey Page 4 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL October 5, 2011 RiverTrek ‘Trouble Brewing’ at Murder Mystery set Oct.12 Dinner on Oct. 6-7 Paddling and kayaking enthusiasts are Blountstown Main Street is gearing up gearing up for this year’s five-day River- for a long awaited murder mystery dinner Trek “paddle-a-thon,” sponsored by the theatre, “Trouble Brewing,” set for Thursday Apalachicola Riverkeeper. The 5th an- and Friday, Oct. 6 and 7. The production will nual RiverTrek 2011 will begin on Oct. Wednesday, October 5 be held at The Lakehouse, a new restaurant 12 at the northern end of the Apalachicola set to open in the old J & N building on Hwy. 20 West in Blountstown. A silent auction River and is designed to raise resources TODAY’S MEETINGS and awareness for the protection of the • Rotary Club, noon, Calhoun-Liberty Hospital will begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at river. The journey will begin just below • AA, 7 p.m., Calhoun County Old Ag Bldg. east door, in front of jail 7. A cash bar will be available. the Jim Woodruff Dam in Chattahoochee • Boy Scouts Troop 200, 6:30 p.m., Mormon Church, Bristol “Trouble Brewing” will feature tales and take the paddlers 107 miles to the about moonshining in Calhoun and sur- Apalachicola Bay. Thursday, October 6 rounding areas. The play is written by Elam “The Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s goal Stoltzfus and Doug Harrell. is to grow the number of participants TODAY’S MEETINGS BIRTHDAYS Tickets are $25 each and available in the and sponsors and make this the signature • AA, 7 p.m., basement of Calhoun County Courthouse Jeanine Revell drive-thru window or inside at Centennial • Liberty Commission, 6 p.m. in Court room Bank and The Diamond Corner. Advance fundraising event for the protection of • Nettle Ridge VFD, 7 p.m. at Fire House the Apalachicola River,” said Earl Mor- • Liberty Children’s Coalition, 10 a.m., Liberty Emergency Management office tickets required. Remember...bring a date. rogh, founder and director of the River- • Altha Area Recreation Committee, 6 p.m., Altha Town Hall You’ll need the alibi. Trek event and a member of the kayaking • Mossy Pond VFD, 7 p.m., Fire House team. He added, “What makes the Trek • Mayhaw Community Action Group, 6 p.m., St. Paul AME Church in Blountstown even more relevant this year than in years Fort Braden 83rd past is the Riverkeeper’s key role in the Friday, October 7 annual fall carnival application process to achieve a Florida to be held Oct. 14 Blueway designation for the Apalachi- The 83rd Annual Fort Braden Fall Car- cola River.” nival, hosted by The Fort Braden PTO, will A Blueway designation from the LCHS Dawgs be Friday, Oct. 14, from 5:30 - 9 p.m., on Greenways and Trails will help to pro- vs. the Fort Braden School campus. tect and enhance the Apalachicola River West Gadsden There will be an old time fish fry, hot- and Bay’s natural resources and promote Away at B-town Tigers vs. Sneads dogs, sausage dogs, hamburgers and pizza. connectivity among conservation lands 7:30 p.m. (ET) Away at 7:30 p.m. (CT) Also in the “eats department” are cotton throughout the Apalachicola River Ba- candy, snow cones and popcorn, as well as sin. Murder Mystery a Sweet Shop and Cake Walk. To learn more about RiverTrek 2011, TODAY’S MEETINGS Dinner Lots of games with prizes to be won visit www:rivertrek11.org. • Autism Support Group, 6 p.m., W.T. Neal Civic Center along with a mechanical bull and inflata- Friday & Saturday bles, a Silent Auction and Haunted House at 6 p.m., BHS Class of ‘91 Saturday, October 8 are some of the many activities planned. Lakehouse Restaurant There will be a few other surprises you in Blountstown BIRTHDAYS will not want to miss. Come on out and reunion fees due Brogan White The Blountstown High School Class of join us for this evening of family fun. 1191 will be having their 20 year reunion Adult Dance, 8-12 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Blountstown on Oct. 21 and 22. Chamber seeks ideas for They will attend the BHS vs LCHS Christmas Parade theme football game in Blountstown on Friday Sunday, October 9 night and hang out together. Are those jingle bells I hear? The Christ- mas Parade is just around the corner. On Saturday, the group will board the Attend the Church of Believe it or not, it is that time of year Lady Anderson cruise boat in Panama City your choice this Sunday Beach at 6:30 p.m. (CT). The cruise is from again! We have already received several 7-9:30 p.m. There will be a cash bar and calls asking about a theme for the Christmas dinner is served aboard the boat. Dressy parade. We have a few ideas, but want casual attire is fine. Monday, October 10 our community to have a chance to make The cost is $45 per person. Checks suggestions, too. Any ideas? If you have an idea for the theme of this should be made payable to Bonnie Rich- Bl o u n t s t o w n ards and mailed to her at 18883 NE Roy year’s parade, contact the Calhoun County Golden Road, Blountstown, FL 32424. Torreya Garden Club Chamber office. Maybe we should go Hol- The money must be turned in before Oct. 6 p.m., at the Calhoun lywood with a Hollywood Holiday? What 14! Only those who pay by this date will County Ext. Office. about a Candy Canes & Christmas Carols? be admitted on the boat. TODAY’S MEETINGS Maybe a Holiday Ho Ho Ho-Down? Help • Boy Scout Troop 206, 7 p.m., For more information please email us out. Veterans Memorial Park Civic Center The final theme will be announced in [email protected]. • Bristol City Council, 6:30 p.m., City Hall mid-October. Torreya Garden Club Tuesday, October 11 meeting set for Monday The Blountstown Torreya Garden Club TODAY’S MEETINGS 5,373 will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10 at the • Altha Boy Scouts, 7 p.m., Altha Volunteer Fire Department • AA, 6 p.m., Altha Community Center That’s how many copies of Calhoun County Extension Office. Jane • Altha Town Council, 6 p.m., City Hall The Calhoun-Liberty Journal Brewer, District II Director from Panama • Blountstown City Council, 6 p.m., City Council Room were distributed last week, City Beach will speak on Wekiva Youth • Bristol Lions Club, 7 p.m., Apalachee Restaurant ensuring plenty of coverage for Camp, a nature camp for 3rd-8th grade • Blountstown Chapter #179 O.E.S., 7 p.m., Dixie Lodge in Blountstown youngsters sponsored by FL Federation your community announcements • Liberty School Board, 7 p.m., LC School Board Meeting Room and great response for our of Garden Clubs. • Bristol VFD, 7:30 p.m., Bristol City Hall business advertisers!

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Prospective Chipola College will ological Sciences, 5:30- Advanced Reading, 1:00- students should complete offer a variety of courses 8:30, WR; (CLP 2140) 5:00, F; (SLS 1101) Ori- a college application, during Term C which be- Abnormal Psychology entation (online); (SPC available in the Office of gins Oct. 14. Registration (online); (DEP 2004) Hu- 2608) Effective Public Admissions, or online at is Thursday, Oct. 13, from man Growth and Devel- Speaking, 2:00-4:00, www.chipola.edu. Stu- MWR; and (SPN 1120) 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Term opment (online); (ENC dents must provide an 1102) Communication Elementary Spanish I, C courses are offered official high school or in a condensed format Skills II (online); (GEA 2:00-4:00, MTWR. college transcript. of approximately seven 2001) World Geography Chipola’s open-door weeks compared to the I (online); (HIS 1930) policy guarantees ac- Students should visit traditional 15-week se- Current Affairs (online); ceptance to any student an academic advisor in mester. Late registration (HIS 2932) Current Af- with a standard high the Student Services is Friday, October 14, fairs (online); (HUM school diploma or its building to register. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2216) Humanities w/ Term C is open to Writing, 5:30-9:30, TR; new students who have (MAC 1105) College never enrolled at Chipola. Algebra, 5:30-8:30, MW; Current students also are (MAT 1033) Intermedi- welcome to add Term C ate Algebra, 5:30-8:30, courses to their existing MW; (NUR 2960) Nurs- Chipola College students Sam Griffin of Ponce De schedules. ing Review I (online); Leon and Katrina Messer of Altha study in the college Term C courses in- (PET 1000) Introduction ACE lab. Registration for Fall Term ‘C’ classes is Oct. clude: (AMH 2010) to Physical Education, 13, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Term C classes meet Oct. 14 American History to 1:00-2:50, MTR; (PSY through Dec. 14. For information, call (850) 718-2311, 1865 (online); (BSC 2012) General Psychol- or visit www.chipola.edu Troy University to host woodwind trio concert Oct. 7 DOTHAN—Troy University will Dr. Mindock is the assistant profes- the Graves endowed chair. He is also host a woodwind trio concert featur- sor of Double Reeds at the University member of the music faculty of the ing a selection of chamber music by of South Alabama. She is also the University of South Alabama. French composers on Friday, Oct. 7, principal oboist of the Wyoming Dr. Peterson serves as assistant pro- at the Dothan Campus. Symphony and plays English horn fessor of Music History and Double The concert will start at 7 p.m. with the Mobile Symphony and the Reeds at Mississippi State University. inside the Sony Hall auditorium in Victoria Symphony in Texas. Dur- As a bassoonist, she has performed the Library/Technology Building. ing the summer, she teaches at the and presented throughout the United Admission is free and open to the Rocky Ridge Music Center in Estes States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Croatia public. Park, CO. and England. She plays contrabas- The trio consists of Dr. Rebecca Barker is a graduate of The Juil- soon with several orchestras in the Mindock on oboe, clarinetist John liard School. As winner of the Artists Southeast including the Mississippi CHIPOLA FALL FESTIVAL— Students enjoyed Craig Barker and Dr. Elaine Peterson International Competition, he made Symphony, Meridian Symphony, a few hours off from their studies during Chipola on oboe. The ensemble will present his recital debut at Carnegie Hall. Mobile Symphony and Tuscaloosa College’s annual Fall Festival on Sept. 28. Here, “French Favorites for Reed Trio” Currently, Barker serves as principal Symphony. Mary Sue Adams (left) and Monica Jones from the featuring the work of composers clarinetist with the Mobile Symphony For more information about the concert, contact Dothan Campus Library Director Christopher Future Educators Club work together in the three- Eugene Bozza, Joseph Canteloube orchestra, as well as the Gulf Coast Shaffer at (334) 983-6556, ext. 1320 or shafferc@ legged race. Students participated in crazy relay and Georges Auric. Symphony Orchestra where he holds troy.edu. races and enjoyed a cookout lunch.

Pu b l i c Me e t i n g Concerning The Apalachicola River Water Management Area Beaver Dam Creek Tract Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. (ET) Veterans Memorial Civic Center 10405 NW Theo Jacobs Lane, Bristol

Do you like to hunt and fish along the Apalachicola River near Bristol? Perhaps you like to hike, paddle, birdwatch, or participate in other out- door activities on public lands? If so, the Northwest Florida Water Man- agement District would like to hear your thoughts concerning the future management of public access and recreational activities on the Apala- chicola River – Beaverdam Creek Tract. This 1,317-acre property off Harry Donar Road near Sweetwater in Liberty County was purchased by the Water Management District in May 2011 to protect the water re- sources of the Apalachicola River. Public recreation opportunities that are consistent with the water resource protection mission of the District are being considered and your input is valued.

If you have any questions about this meeting, please contact John Va- lenta at (850) 482-9522 or Tyler Macmillan at (850) 539-5999 or by e-mail at: [email protected] or Tyler.Macmillan@nwf- wmd.state.fl.us.

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Don’t Forget - Join us Oct. 6, 7 & 8 at the Bonifay Rodeo October 5, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 7 weddings Goodwin, Goolsby to wed on Nov. 12 Gus and Teresa Goodwin of Blountstown are proud to announce the forthcoming mar- riage of their daughter, Britney Michelle to Jesse Earl Goolsby. Jessie is the son of Tim and Kim Goolsby of Clarksville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Tommy and Betty Barfield of Blountstown and Marvin and June Goodwin of Altha. The future groom is the grandson of the late Earl and Frances Goolsby of Clarks- ville and the late Brenda Payne Alday of Blountstown. Britney is a 2008 graduate of Blount- stown High School and is employed with Parthenon Healthcare. Jesse is a 2008 graduate of Blountstown High School and is employed with Calhoun Correctional Institute. th The ceremony and reception will take 50 anniversary celebration place at the W.T. Neal Civic Center in Blount- stown on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. for Bontragers set Oct. 15 No local invitations are being sent. All friends and family are invited to attend. Jonas and Emma Bontrager will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 15. There will be an open house on Saturday, Oct. Daughtry, Grant joined in marriage on Sept. 10 Sierra Daughtry and urday, Sept. 10 at the Te- 15 at Red Oak Mennonite Church from 1-3 p.m. Matt Grant were united in logia Baptist Church with (CT). All friends and family are invited. holy matrimony on Sat- Reverend Eric Durham performing the ceremony and Karen Stanley serv- Anders, Edwards to marry Jan. 7 ing as pianist. A reception Brian and Mellisa Anders are proud to an associates degree at Tallahassee Com- followed at Woodmen of announce the upcoming marriage of their munity College and transferred to Chipola the World with family and daughter, Whitney Ann Anders to Charles College, where she is currently enrolled friends. Derringer Edwards. in the RN program. Sierra is the daughter of Whitney is the granddaughter of Billy Derringer is the son of Victor Edwards Carmen Morgan of Hos- and Barbara Hobby and Jerry and Elaine and Stephanie Edwards, both of Greens- ford and Mark Daughtry Anders, all of Bristol. Whitney earned boro. He is the grandson of Charles and of Crawfordville. Yvonne Edwards, Paula Matt is the son of Terra Toole and J.B. and Bernice Reddick of Hosford and Toole, all of Greensboro. Mike Grant of Tallahassee. Derringer is employed with Jennifer Allen of Craw- the Liberty County school fordville, friend of the system and is currently en- bride, served as maid of groomsmen, Dallas Tucker girls and Garrett Sampson rolled at West Florida Uni- honor and Andy Potter of of Hosford, brother of the served as ring bearer. A versity pursuing his bach- Hosford, family of both groom; Justin Goodwin of special friend of the groom, elors degree in Elementary bride and groom, served as Bristol and Jamie Sansom Michael Davis, served as a Education. best man. Ashley Lawhon, of Hosford, both friends groomsman and escorted The wedding will be Leann Race and Samantha of the groom. Jaden Pot- the mother of the bride and held at Lake Mystic Baptist Hires, all of Crawfordville, ter and Kaylee Sexton grandmother of the groom Church in Bristol on Jan. 7, served as bridesmaids. and Adrianna Stokley, all out of the church following 2012. Invitations to follow. They were escorted by the family, served as flower the ceremony. birthdays PUBLIC NOTICE Liberty County School Board is propos- ing changes to the following policies:

2.25 School Board Adopted Plans 2.91 Implementation of Wellness Policy 2.96 Mother Friendly Workplace 4.43 Field Trips 5.32 Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes 6.99 children in the Workplace 8.141 FISH Validation and Review 8.61 Telecommunications and Internet Use and Security Dylan Williams Slayton A public hearing on these policies Dylan Williams Slayton will celebrate his 11th will be held on October 11, 2011 at birthday on Oct. 7. He is the son of Tonia Williams of Telogia and Dole Slayton of Crawfordville. His the Liberty County Administrative grandparents are Annice and Edward Williams Molly grace vickers Offices, Hwy 12 South, Bristol, FL of Telogia and Sheila and Stanley Slayton of Molly Grace Vickers celebrated her first birthday on Sept. 12. She is the daughter of Mark and Erin 32321 at 6 p.m. Crawfordville. Dylan enjoys hunting, fishing, camping and riding the four-wheeler and golf cart Vickers of Hosford. Her grandparents are Ricky in the mud with his friends, Eric Piercy and Brandon Vickers of Hosford, Lisa Vickers of Bristol and Copies of all policies are available at Earnest. He will be celebrating his birthday on a Louis and Angela Maige of Tallahassee. Molly the Superintendent’s Office. later date with a cruise to Mexico with family and enjoys exploring outside and playing with her big friends. brother, Durks. Page 8 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL October 5, 2011 COMMENTARY Late Night Laughs A recap of recent observations by late night tV hosts.

Amanda Knox has been set free by an Italian jury. After having the “Jersey Shore” kids over there, they didn’t think she was so bad. — JAY LENO

Happy anniversary to President Obama and the first lady. They had a nice private dinner to celebrate the 19th anniversary of the last time someone said “yes” to an Obama proposal. —­ CRAIG FERGUSON

That terrorist Anwar al-Awlaki, who was killed last week, was American-born and was a top re- cruiter for al-Qaida. You don’t often see an Ameri- can taking a foreigner’s job. — JAY LENO

Herman Cain said that as president, he will bring Republicans and Democrats together. He was the guy that brought pineapple and ham to- gether on a pizza, so it wouldn’t be surprising. — JIMMY KIMMEL

They’re calling al-Awlaki the most hated Ameri- can since Jon Gosselin. — JAY LENO

Citibank will soon charge $15 a month for checking accounts with less than $6,000. Finally, America’s threat from within someone’s sticking it to those people with less America is in trouble, and to para- implode. Charlie Rose recently inter- than $6,000! — JIMMY FALLON phrase Pogo the comic strip charac- OX’S viewed a representative of the Chinese ter, “We have met the enemy and he ORNER government who made the point that Arnold Schwarzenegger ordered three stat- is us.” The quote was a parody of a C unlike America, China takes the “long ues of himself. Which seemed weird, because I message sent in 1813 from U.S. Navy Jerry Cox is a retired military view” on issues of governance. thought he had a much more fun way to make Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry to officer and writer with an extensive Charlie Rose asked the Chinese fel- Army General William Henry Har- background in domestic and duplicates of himself. — Conan O’Brien low if China was worried more about rison after the Battle of Lake Erie, foreign policy issues. He lives in the amount of money that the U.S. owes stating, “We have met the enemy, Okaloosa County. Gov. Chris Christie keeps saying he’s not run- China, or the American government’s in- and they are ours.” ning for president. On the other hand, he would ability to deal with serious national and A cursory view of America’s dys- international issues. The Chinese man said that his gov- consider running for Santa. — DAVID LETTERMAN functional system of governance indicates that Pogo’s ernment worries about America’s inability to govern. and Commodore Perry’s comments ring true today. My experience on a NATO staff was that when any The Obama campaign is offering a chance to The Constitutional system of government devised country, friend or foe, particularly America, began act- win dinner with the president for $3. This would by the Founders in Philadelphia in September 1787 ing irrationally other nations became apprehensive. Na- explain his new campaign slogan: “Hey, I’m is a representative democracy, a form of government tion states, like individuals, don’t like “loose cannons cheaper than Arby’s.” — Conan O’Brien founded on the principle of elected individuals repre- on deck.” In the international community, America is senting the people, as opposed to autocracy and direct now viewed by some nations as a loose cannon on deck President Obama was heckled by a protestor democracy. because of the irrational behavior of the government in who called him ‘the Antichrist.’ The protestor was Direct democracy is a form of government in which Washington, particularly the Congress and even more detained, but released without being charged, people collectively make decisions for themselves, so the Republican controlled House of Representatives. and then later he was offered his own show on rather than having their political affairs decided by rep- The actions and comments of the Tea Partiers elected to Fox News. — JAY LENO resentatives. Direct democracy is classically termed the House are bizarre. Trashing the government of which “pure democracy.” Direct democracy stands in contrast they are now a part of makes no sense to me. I would like to a representative democracy in which the decisive au- Police in Los Angeles are looking for vandals to think that they were sent there to govern, not burn the thority is vested in a subset of people, usually based on who broke into the Obama campaign office. place down. elections. They said it was probably done by someone who An Associated Press analysis of Congress’ dysfunc- Definitions aside, America is a dysfunction nation was angry at the president. Well, that narrows it tion contained the following comment. state. The federal government is unable to cope with “At the core of this gridlock is a steadily growing down. ­— CRAIG FERGUSON very complicated and critical issues of governance. The partisanship. Couple that with a rising distaste for com- result of our political and governmental incompetence promise by avid voters. Unswerving conservatives and Obama says his new jobs bill will be more suc- is a serious deterioration of America’s internal strengths liberals dominate the two parties’ nomination processes, cessful than his last jobs bill. Let’s not set that bar and influence in the international community. electing law makers who pledge never to stray from their too high. — JAY LENO The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that outgoing ideologies.” Secretary of Defense Robert Gates made some scath- In the past, there were a sufficient number of moder- If you donate $5 to President Obama’s re-elec- ing observations about the state of our democracy when ate Republicans and Democrats in the House and Sen- tion fund, you have a chance to have dinner with he was recently awarded the 2011 Liberty Medal at the ate that compromised on issues in the best interest of him. The first lady will even come around and per- National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. America, not political parties. sonally knock the dessert right out of your hand. According to the Inquirer, Gates blamed three fac- Those days are gone forever. There are no liberal — JIMMY KIMMEL tors for our politicians’ current inability to make the Republicans anymore, and the existence of the few re- compromises needed to get anything done. One, highly maining moderate Republicans is threatened by Tea Par- The two American hikers have been released partisan redistricting, which pushes politicians to ex- tiers who have elected and intend to continue electing treme positions that cater to the bases of their parties. from Iran and they’re trying to reintroduce them to the most radical, right wing, uncompromising, ideology Two, lopsided “wave elections,” which embolden the American culture. Right now, they’re in a screen- driven people they can find. winners to impose their agenda on the other side by ing room outside of Washington, going through When more than 200 Republicans sign Washington “brute force,” and three, changes in the composition of lobbyist Grover Norquist’s pledge that they will never Jennifer Aniston comedies. — DAVID LETTERMAN the news media that have “fueled the coarsening and raise taxes, these people, in my view, have violated their

dumbing-down of the national political dialogue.” oath of office. Their allegiance is to Norquist, not their President Obama is criticizing Rick Perry for You could add other frequently noted failings of our constituents. denying global warming. Can understand why system to the list, such as the role of big money in poli- Can America avoid self-destructing? Maybe, but it’s Rick Perry doesn’t take global warming seriously. tics, powerful special-interest lobbies, and Senate rules not likely if voters continue threatening to vote members As governor of Texas, he’s probably fried more that require a 60-vote supermajority to pass any signifi- of Congress out of office if they compromise on issues. people than global warming all put together. cant piece of legislation. Who is to blame for this political insanity? Look in the — JAY LENO The international community is watching America mirror. October 5, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 9

TOP LEFT: Enterprise, Alabama photographer Luann Stone checks her camera set- surrounded the man, who didn’t seem to mind the attention and told them, “I feel like ting. ABOVE RIGHT: When he saw this man sitting on his motorcycle, Ben Hall said, a movie star!” ABOVE: Photographers have their photo taken to commemorate the “He just had a face that looked like it was begging to get a picture made.” The group day. ABOVE RIGHT: A pensive Johanna Plummer considers her next shot. Photographers gather Saturday to take part in worldwide event A flower in bloom, a busy bee and a friendly biker taking a break on the side of the road were all sub- jects for the cameras of 27 people who took part in Saturday’s Worldwide PhotoWalk in Blountstown. This was one of 1,117 PhotoWalks held over a two- day period this past weekend in which 28,048 peo- ple participated in the event started four years ago by photographer Scott Kelby. Pictures from many of the walks are featured at www.worldwidephoto- walk.com. The local event is led by Ben Hall and bring photogra- phers of all skill levels together to explore the community and share their ideas and skills.

LEFT: Ben Hall’s two daughters, Anna Jo and Maddie, are already experienced photographers who often accompany their dad on his own pho- to walks. They are shown getting a shot of the train in front of the depot. UPPER RIGHT: Pro- fessional photographer Derrick Pumphrey gives Tessa Shuler some tips. RIGHT: A line of pho- tographers shoot Lake Hilda. Shown here, from left, is Ally Richards, Anna Jo Hall, Grayson Burns, Carter Waldron (hidden in back), Anna Pumphrey and a school friend. BEN HALL PHOTOS Page 10 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL October 5, 2011

Homecoming from Oct. 9. The community is in- TELOGIA BAPTIST News vited to join us for this series. CHURCH – Homecoming is A guide book which fea- set for Oct. 9 at Telogia Baptist tures thought-provoking Church. Homecoming will The questions, travel tips, inspir- start with Sunday School at Pews ing stories, “Did You Know” 9:45 a.m. Rev. Wayne Sumner facts, biblical insights, and is our speaker and he will bring recommended resources that the message at 11:30 a.m. Jumper of Florida Baptist County Pastors’ Wives. They will help you on your own The singers, Heirs of Grace College, who will speak at enjoyed a time of fellowship, quest for a deeper relationship from Dothan, AL and Talla- 11 a.m. prayer and a devotion from with God will be needed for hassee, will being singing at The church is located at the Max Lucado book, “Just the Thursday night study. They 10:45 a.m. 10677 NW Michaux Road. Like Jesus.” are available at the church. For Come and bring a covered For more information Jesus loves us just the those who would like to help dish dinner and enjoy this please call 643-5400 or visit way we are but He loves us defray the cost of the books, celebration of 99 years with www.fbcbristol.com. too much to stay that way, they are $8. us in the fellowship hall after He wants us to be just like Please call the church at the morning message. Any- Pastor Jesus. Prayer was had for our 674-1225 or contact Pastor one that wants to come has Appreciation families, our churches, and our Harris at 850-209-6746. ABE SPRINGS PEN- an open invitation from us to county and our nation. Fundraiser help celebrate a special day of TECOSTAL HOLINESS We truly feel a need for CHURCH – The church will Hillcrest baptist worship and fellowship. this fellowship and want to church — Beginning at 8 be honoring their pastors, try it again. We are changing DAYLIGHT On Wednesday nights we a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 8, Hill- have Bible study for adults Brother Michael and Tabatha the time of the meeting to 2 Morris for their 11 years of crest Baptist Church will be Auto Financing and young couples along with p.m. on Oct. 6. You may call having a Garage/Bake/Craft our children’s RA’s & GA’s pastoralship with us on Sun- Janice Harris at 850-674-1225 day, Oct. 9. Sale. A variety of items will program. for more information. be available to buy. Proceeds We start feeding the children Services will begin at 10 ******** a.m. with guest singer and from the sale will go towards at 6:45 p.m. and then have fun A recent study by the our Building Fund. with puppet shows and a devo- speaker Brother Jason Steege Barna Group found that 59% from Dothan, AL. All are in- Pastor Forrest Parker and tion. 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We would love for the Bible study GodQuest, Evening Worship starting at them to come to Sunday school Puppet & is a new six-week study for 6 p.m. on Sunday morning at 9:45 adults and teens featuring Ladies meet on Monday Hours a.m. and Children’s Church at clown show Sean McDowell. GodQuest Mt. zion pentecos- mornings for a free craft class. Monday – Saturday 11:15 a.m. answers the most critical chal- tal church — There will If you like crafts, join them for a 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Please contact Brad Kin- lenge facing the church today: be a puppet and clown show time of fellowship and fun. Sunday caid at (850) 273-1444 or Spiritual confusion. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m at We also have a mid-week 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Telogia Baptist Church (850) Featuring powerful video Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church. Wednesday night service at 379-8439 if you need the van teaching from dynamic speak- Everyone is invited to come 6 p.m. The church is located 2816 Hwy. 98 West to come by your home to pick er Sean McDowell, along join the fun and learn biblical five miles west of Shelton’s Panama City, FL • (850) 215-1769 you up. with video testimonies and truths in an exciting way. Corner on CR 274. lessons from Lee Strobel, Josh The church is located at > > > McDowell and other experts, 17177 Hwy. 65 in Hosford. FIRST BAPTIST GodQuest will help you devel- CHURCH OF BRISTOL — Bible studies op a strong foundation for your The First Baptist Church of Carr Chapel— The faith, offering powerful truths Bristol will celebrate its 63rd Bible tells us that where two and compelling evidences for Anniversary Homecoming or more are gathered in His faith in Christ. Day on Sunday, Oct. 23. The Name, there is worship. 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Bulldog Alex Marlowe (#5) makes his way down the field in one of his many out- standing plays of the night.

Liberty’s Daniel Deason (#12) carries the ball. The Liberty County Bulldogs take the field Friday night to face ernon.V LCHS Bulldogs dominate Vernon 35-14 by Richard Williams, Journal sports writer iel Deason for the game’s first score. on their next possession to take a eight to 28-8 after Terryal Jenkins ran for a By the end of Liberty’s 35-14 vic- Trey Johnson scored the extra point to to seven lead after missing the extra two-point conversion. The Bulldogs fi- tory over Vernon Friday night, the give Liberty a seven to nothing lead. point. nal score of the night came on a twelve Yellow Jackets had to be wondering Liberty’s defense stopped Vernon on Marlowe and the return team made yard by Deason for his second score of if Alex Marlowe had the number five the home team’s first possession, but sure the Vernon lead was short-lived the game. on his jersey or Superman’s letter “S.” the Bulldogs found themselves pinned as he returned the kickoff 86 yards Liberty’s defense intercepted four Marlowe threw a touchdown pass, re- deep near the goal line. Unable to gain for a score. After the extra point, Vernon passes and held the home team turned a kickoff for a touchdown, had a first down, the Bulldogs were forced LCHS led 14-8. to 95 yards rushing while allowing 165 a 73 yard run for a touchdown and re- to punt. The snap was too high and Neither team was able to score yards passing. Liberty had 357 yards went out of bounds to score turned an interception for a touchdown again in the first half. rushing and completed their only pass as he terrified the Yellow Jackets in two points for Vernon. Marlowe and Liberty County’s next for an eight yard touchdown. Liberty high school football action Sept. 30 in Vernon then made score came in the third quarter when was flagged 11 times for 85 yards. Vernon. things interesting when Marlowe ripped off a 73 yard run for a The Bulldogs host West Gadsden in The Bulldogs took the opening they com- score and a 20-8 lead. That score was a district contest that also serves as the kickoff and marched down the field. pleted a 55 The drive ended with Marlowe toss- yard pass followed by a 32 yard interception re- homecoming game for Liberty County ing an eight yard pass to a diving Dan- for a score turn by Marlowe that moved the lead Friday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. (ET).

ABOVE: LCHS Bulldogs Terryal Jenkins (#4) and Edu- ardo Rosas (#75) clear a path for teammate Brenton Bailey (#16) with the ball. BELOW LEFT: Bulldogs Ethan Foran (#41) and Trey Johnson (#61) stop a Ver- ABOVE: Bulldog Brenton Bailey (#16) tries to dodge Vernon players. non player in his tracks. BELOW: It’s a pile up between ABOVE CENTER: Liberty’s Daniel Deason #12 jumps to intercept the ball. Liberty and Vernon as the Bulldogs bring down the Ver- BELOW: The Bulldogs raise their helmets in celebration after their win. non runner.

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New group to hold inaugural Rural Tourism Summit in Blountstown at Pioneer Settlement on Oct. 28 MARIANNA – A new tourism cheer- leges and universities, elected officials, leader for the central Panhandle is up and chambers of commerce, development running. Homer Hirt, president of River- commissions, elected officials, media and Way South Apalachicola Choctawhatchee others who value the mission of RWSAC (RWSAC) has announced the organization are encouraged to attend. will host its inaugural Rural Tourism VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official Development Summit, on Oct. 28 from 8 source for travel planning, awarded River- a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (CT) at the Panhandle Way South Apalachicola Choctawhatchee Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown “We’re a Cultural, Heritage and Nature Tourism less than a year old, but we’re fired up Education Grant for the 2011-2012 Fiscal about the potential opportunities for rural Year to conduct this summit. “We are tourism development in our region, Hirt pleased that VISIT FLORIDA and its Board said. Our goal for the Summit is to net- of Directors selected us from a large num- work potential rural tourism businesses ber of grant applicants, during their most and resources to grow local tourism with competitive grant cycle to date,” said Sha- increased destination marketing in our ron Liggett, project manager for RWSAC. eight county region.” “The purpose of these grants is to help The Summit will feature sessions on non-profit entities and local governments public relations, promotions, cultural heri- stretch their tourism marketing dollars in tage programming, agri-tourism, paddling, an effort to expand cultural, heritage, rural Green Guide Certification, wayfinding/ and nature tourism activities in Florida,” wayshowing and tourism professional said Christopher Thompson, President & development. Tourist Development Coun- CEO for VISIT FLORIDA. cils, civic groups, historical societies, RiverWay South Apalachicola Choc- outdoor clubs, arts organizations, col- tawhatchee is a public/private partnership that encourages sustain- able economic develop- Served daily 10:30 a.m. until ment through the pres- 2:30 p.m. ervation and promotion of the natural, cultural and historical resources The of the Apalachicola and Choctawhatchee River basins including Calhoun, ApalacheeRestaurant Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty Hwy. 20, Bristol • 643-2264 and Washington counties. Page 14 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL October 5, 2011

Altha’s 5th graders mentoring students as reward Sc h o o l Lu n c h by Katie Dennis A group of fifth grade students began to tutor kids in lower grades last Friday, Sept. 23. Fifth grade teachers, altha wildcats Menu Mrs. Detweiler and Mrs. Adkins, select 16 students for Good Behavior Awards every Friday. These 16 students go to the library, computer lab and primary grade class rooms to be student mentors and tutor the kids in the Oct. 5-11, 2011 lower grades. Each mentor is assigned a student to work with. They read with them, use flash cards, and reinforce math skills. When asked what she thought about the Ca l h o u n program, Mrs. Cindy Alday said, “They did great again Wednesday today. Lots of patience shown.” BREAKFAST: Ham and cheese biscuit and potato First grade teacher Mrs. Jan Chambers said, “Tyler tots. and Hannah were great. They worked diligently with my LUNCH: Turkey and cheese students one-on-one and in groups. I can’t wait until next sub, baked potato wedges and fruit cup. week.” Kindergarten/First grade combination teacher Thursday Mrs. Wretha Webb was quick to add, “I love it! The BREAKFAST: Waffles with kids love it also!” The younger students really benefit syrup and sausage patty. LUNCH: Spaghetti with from the fifth graders helping and are very grateful that meat sauce, green beans, they are taking time out of their school day garlic bread stick and mixed to work with them, and it’s a great op- fruit cup. Friday por- tunity for the fifth graders as BREAKFAST: Sausage and well. cheese biscuit and potato tots. LUNCH: Cheese pizza, gar- ABOVE, from left on back row: Austin Roberts, Kelly Ballard, James Boat- den salad and fresh fruit. wright, Anna Alday, Caylin Carter, Destiny Cannon, Montana Bailey and Han- Monday nah Vogel. Middle row: Madison Summer, Aleah Colter, Celena Carter, BREAKFAST: Sausage gra- vy and biscuit. Payton Parker, Brooke Boggs, Bethany Griswell and Sidney Strickland. Back LUNCH: Lemon butter chick- row: Tyler Fielder, Audra Chason, Jessica Moore, Emily Hayes and Braeden en, mashed potatoes, whole Raper. LEFT: Fifth grader Montana Bailey works with Preston Brooks in Ms. wheat roll and mixed fruit. Tuesday Olson’s class. BREAKFAST: Whole wheat pancakes with syrup and linked sausage. Altha’s Josie Hall places eighth in Bay LUNCH: Chicken tetrazzini, broccoli/cauliflower po- lonaise, whole wheat roll Invitational Cross Country meet Oct. 1 and tropical fruit. by Kimi Wiltse Ferrell- 18:25, Nick Young- 21:37 (PR), *All breakfast include a choice The Altha Cross Country Varsity and Porter Smith- 21:57, Kyler Dew- 21:59 of assorted cereal with JV teams competed in the Bay Invitational (PR), Brendan Dew- 22:24, Jamie Cole- buttered toast and juice Saturday, Oct. 1. Coach Sewell was proud man- 22:38 (PR), Wayne Boozer- 23:20 of the effort given by all teams. Though (PR). there is still some room for improvement, *Varsity Girls: Mary Sewell- 23:17, Li b e r t y seconds are starting to shed off the run- Katie Cox- 24:29 (PR), Kimi Wiltse- Wednesday BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ners’ times. 25:02, Carly Schwartz- 25:19, Madison sausage patty and cut can- There was a huge improvement shown Rowe- 27: 56, Emily Sewell- 28:10. taloupe. from the last invitational *JV Boys: Hardy Mitch- LUNCH: Chicken & rice or sliced pork on a whole they participated in. The ell- 24:47 (PR), Jaylon wheat bun, cut sweet pota- runners have been work- Hall- 25:30, Coy Cook- toes and tropical fruit salad. FCCLA officers attends (2nd & 3rd grade pizza) ing hard at practice. The 27:52 (PR), Johnny Sewell- Thursday workshop in Leesburg results from Saturday 28:53 BREAKFAST: Grits and by Ashley Wagner proved that their hard *JV Girls: Josie Hall- scrambled eggs. LUNCH: Corn dog or chick- On Sept. 23–25 our FCCLA’s Emily Sewell, State work is starting to pay 26:05 (PR) (8th overall), en caesar salad, mac & Vice President of Junior Relations, along with other off. Abbie Edenfield- 30:44, cheese, garden peas and fresh orange. state officers went to the Lake Yale Conference Cen- Many of the runners set Chasity Webb- 36:54. Friday ter in Leesburg. They attended a leadership training a personal record (PR) or Altha will host an invita- BREAKFAST: Whole wheat workshop to ‘Find the Destination’ to enhance their the best time. The varsity tional, Wednesday, Oct. 5 in pancakes, ham and orange leadership skills. Another thing that Emily worked on slices. boys finished the race Blountstown at Sam Atkins LUNCH: Cheeseburger on this weekend was script-writing. She worked on this to placing 10th overall and Park at 2 p.m. Since this whole wheat bun or chicken prepare herself for the State Conference in March. Emily ranchero wrap, corn on the the girls finished 6th. Re- will be our closest meet of cobb and tossed salad with also taught “Expand Your Horizons with FCCLA!” to sults from the Bay meet the season, it will be a good lite ranch dressing. (4th middle schoolers. are as follows: Josie Hall placed 8th time to catch the runners in grade pizza) The theme this year for FCCLA is “Destination FC- in the JV Girls Run Monday *Varsity Boys: Devin action. BREAKFAST: Cheese grits, CLA.” The next event for FCCLA is the District Meeting sausage patty and chilled at Marianna High School in the beginning of November. peaches. LUNCH: Nacho beef cas- On Nov. 8, Altha’s FCCLA will travel to Tallahassee for serole or cobb salad, green the North Florida Fair. Then on Nov. 18–20, Emily, as a blountstown high school beans and sliced canta- loupe. (kg & 1st grade State officer, will attend the cluster meeting in Atlanta, pizza) GA to discuss FCCLA-related material. Tuesday ABOVE: Emily Sewell (second from right) shown Blountstown and Altha FFA teams BREAKFAST: Whole wheat pancakes and sausage. with team members. LUNCH: Baked chicken with honored at Farm Bureau banquet cornbread or turkey club on Farm Bureau recently whole wheat, corn on the held a banquet for its cob and local fresh collard greens. BHS Guidance news for members at the W. T. Neal civic center. Members from *All breakfast include a choice of assorted cereal seniors & sophomores the Altha and Blountstown with buttered toast JCI Senators Foundation of Florida, Inc. is providing FFA chapters were eager to whole wheat and juice two scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors in lend a hand in the operation the state of Florida. If students are interested in apply- of the banquet. Menus SPONSORED BY: ing, please see guidance for more information. We would like to thank If any sophomore is interested in being a HOBY Farm Bureau for giving our BristolBristol representative for Blountstown High School, please see local FFA chapters the op- Mrs. Stanley or Mrs. Overholt in guidance. HOBY is portunity to give something DentalDental an educational, life-changing experience that provides back to the community. We ClinicClinic leadership skill development with a strong focus on would also like to thank our Laban Bontrager, DMD, community service. BHS is very proud of our past Back row from left, Ryan Wood, Hunter Baggett, Brandon dedicated members who Purvis. Middle row, Johnny Aaron, Trent Smith, Mitchell Dar- Monica Bontrager, DMD representatives and we look forward to selecting an are willing to give their nell. Front row, Jesse Mills, Rena O’Bryan, Breanna Walker, Pea Ridge Rd in Bristol, outstanding sophomore to continue the tradition. time to others. Caitlyn Stewart. 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BES partners with BHS for Teen holds Trendsetters Reading Program Blountstown Elementary School is excited about first partnering with Blountstown High School for the Teen Trendsetters Reading Program. Family This program is sponsored by Volunteer USA Founda- tion and is a reading program where it pairs up a high Theme school student with an elementary school student. The high school students have been trained to be reading mentors. This is a free program that will boost night reading skills, reading scores, along with confidence in learning. Once a week, each mentor will meet with their mentee for a fun mentoring session at BES. All sessions are supervised by teachers. Together, the mentor and mentee will work with a series of educational and entertaining W. R. Tolar held its first Family Theme night in Sep- Truck and read a book about Fire Fighters and showed books and workbooks to improve reading skills. tember with the Hero Theme. The event was a success off the fire truck. The goal of Teen Trendsetters is to get each student with over 60 students and parents in attendance. The kids were really excited to see all the cool features to enjoy reading in school and for pleasure. Every stu- The students and parents were treated to chocolate and equipment on the fire truck. Thank you Kim and dent who participates will receive more than 16 books chip cookie cakes, popcorn and water. Richard for your help at our “Heroes” Theme Night. throughout the year as a reward, to take home and read They also got a special treat when Kim and Richard ABOVE: Sydney Partridge and her mom Alice Par- with their parents. (from the fire department) showed up with the Fire tridge enjoy a slice of cookie as they read a book. This is an awesome opportunity to team up with BHS and we are excited about it! To learn more about this program, visit www.teen- w. r. tolar School trendsetters.org. Tolar’s upcoming events: Dates to Remember *Friday, Oct. 7 – Homecoming 7 and 4 (VB) middle school Family Breakfast - Oct. Kindergarten Open Parade at 1:00 *Wednesday, Oct. 12 is AR cut- *Friday, Oct. 21–Report Cards 7th, 7-7:45 House - Oct. 18 *Monday, Oct. 10–Family Theme off go home End of 1st 9 weeks - Picture Retakes - Oct. Night from 5-7 for parents and *Friday, Oct. 14–End of 1st Nine *Oct. 26-28–Red Ribbon Week Oct. 14 18 Doughnuts for Dads - Report Cards - Oct. 24 children. This month’s theme will weeks *Wednesday, Oct. 26–Awards Oct. 14, 7-8 p.m., 4th & 5th Honor Assembly - Oct. be “Fall.” *Friday, Oct. 14–Early release day Program/1st grade program Grades ONLY 28 *Tuesday, Oct 11–Football and *Friday, Oct. 21–Guest Speaker— *Friday, Oct. 28–Costume Pa- Fall Holiday - Oct. 17 Early Release - Oct. 31 Volleyball vs. Franklin Co away at Rick Bender (SWAT Speaker) for rade

Bulldog Beat Sound of Liberty performs with the ‘Pride of Mississippi’ marching band Ten members of the Liberty County High School Band “Sound of Liberty” participated in the University of Southern Missis- sippi’s annual All South Honor Marching Band recently. The band members joined hundreds of students from Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia to perform with the “Pride of Mississippi” marching band during the college’s football game halftime show.

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October 5, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 17 obituaries Betty Jean Dilmore John Robert Benn, Sr. Cottondale – Betty Jean Dilmore, 45, of Cot- John W. (Johnny) Roberts ALTHA – John Robert Benn, Sr. tondale passed away Saturday, Oct., 1, 2011 at her home. BLOUNTSTOWN – John W. (Johnny) Roberts, 69, of of Altha, 85, passed away Saturday, She was born on Dec. 5, 1965 in Wewahitchka and had Blountstown passed away early Tuesday morning, Sept. Oct. 1, 2011 at his home. He was born lived in Cottondale since 2010, coming from Panama 27, 2011 at his home. He was born in Calhoun County Sept. 27, 1926 in Providence, RI to City. She was a student in the LPN Nursing Program. and had lived in Calhoun and Leon counties for most of the late Albert and Martha (Mather) She was a member of the Protestant faith. his life. He was a retired meat cutter for over 40 years Benn. He moved from Mexico Beach Survivors include her husband, Forrest Dilmore and was manager of the Helping Hands Peoples Thrift to Altha in 1993. He was a retired teacher. He was in of Cottondale; her mother and stepfather, Lenora and Store in Blountstown. He was a member of the Christian the U. S. Army and served during World War II in Chester Brannen of Tallahassee; her son, Mathew Rice Home Freewill Baptist Church in Blountstown. Battery “C”, 146th Field Artillery, 41st Infantry. He and her daughter, Ashley Kidwell and her husband, He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Ivy was also a member of #7672 Veteran of Foreign Wars Adam, all of Virginia Beach, VA; two brothers, Wade Roberts; two brothers, C.J. Roberts and Alvin Roberts, in Blountstown and was a member of Masonic Lodge and Clay Pitts of Texas; one sister, Eleanor Bice of and two sisters, Alice Jordan and Etta Mae Dean. #10 F&AM in Pawtucket, RI. He was a member of Panama City and her granddaughter, Bailey Kidwell Survivors include his wife, Grace Roberts of Blount- First Presbyterian Church in Port St. Joe. of Virginia Beach, VA. stown; one son, Tim Roberts and his wife, Janet of Mexi- Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Joyce Benn; four Memorial services were held Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 5 co; his mother-in-law, Margaret Windham of Tallahassee; sons, John Benn, Jr. of Altha, Victor Benn of Murphy, p.m. (CT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Rever- sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Inez and Billy Sinclair NC, Benjamin Benn and Byron Benn of Cocoa; five end Ryan Martin officiating. Memorialization will be of Tallahassee; two sisters, Edith Killingsworth and her daughters, Martha Gorsline of Clifton, NJ, Evelyn by Cremation. husband, Jim of Abe Springs Community and Bessie Young of Green Acres, Julie Finch of Cocoa, Susan Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge Nunnery and her husband, Lonnie of Wewahitchka; Jundt of Cottontown, TN and April Johnson of Walton, of the arrangements. three grandchildren, Josh Roberts, Alyssa Corley and KY; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two Micah Roberts; and nine great-grandchildren. brothers, Herbert Benn of West Palm Beach and Ronald Memorial services were held Saturday, Oct. 1 at Benn of Bristol, RI; two sisters, Ada Maney of Bristol, Peavy Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Roberts and RI and Patie Kwon of West Palm Beach. Chaplain Jeno Mayo officiating. Memorialization will Graveside services will be 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. be by cremation. 7 at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola. The A symbol of hope. Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, A symbol of help. of the arrangements. Oct. 6 at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrange- Ruthie Walden Nichols Blount ments. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh. Gadsden, AL – Ruthie Walden Nichols Blount, 92 com. of Gadsden, AL passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 in Gadsden, AL. She loved the outdoors and traveling with her husband. She made lifelong friends where Ray Neal Smith BLOUNTSTOWN — Ray Neal Smith, 70, of Blount- ever they traveled, leaving a lasting memory of love stown passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 in Jacksonville. and friendship. Adams Funeral Home He was born July 3, 1941 to the late Fred and Evelyn Insert logo, street address, She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Two locations to city,serve phone number, you and Marie (Brogdon) Smith in St. Petersburg. He was a website address here. Jackson Nichols; her parents, Daniel and Sadie Walden; Blountstown and Bristol retired machinist at St. Joe Paper Company and was a State or Province, postal codes and her twin brother, Rufus Walden and a son, Johnny Alton fax numbers are not necessary. member of Blountstown American Legion. Nichols. 674-5449 or 643-5410 He was preceded in death by his wife, Eilleen ©2006 Copyrighted Material Visit us online: www.adamsfh.com Survivors include her husband, Richard H. Blount Smith. of Gadsden, AL; two daughters, Bonnie Pichler Bryn Survivors include his companion, Beverly O’Bryan of Shreveport, LA, Patricia Nichols McAdams and her of Bristol; a son, Rex Norman Smith and his compan- husband, Jim of Gadsden, AL; three sons, Robert Clyde ion, Norma Martinez of Blountstown; two daughters, Nichols and his wife, Jan of Boyce, LA, Billy Max evis Funeral Rayleen D. Anderson of Chipley and Kelley Michelle Nichols and his wife Glenda Sue (Cookie) of Altha and Middleton of Blountstown; seven grandchildren and of BristolBristolof Eugene McCoy Weaver and his wife, Paula of Panama Home several great-grandchildren. City; two sisters, Estelle Walden Stewart of Augusta, GA & Crematory Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct.6 and Louise Walden Bober of Chipley; 17 grandchildren, in Pine Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive 20, great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Adams Serving as pallbearers were Christopher McAdams, All existing pre-need and at Funeral Home. Gerald Johnson, Glen Stewart, Carl Griffin, Jonathan Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge need contracts are now handled Patrick Kilgo, James Carlton (Sam) Walden and Virgel of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made by the Bevis family and staff. Stewart. Honorary pallbearers were Alacare Hospice, at adamsfh.com. Teresa Smith, Crystal Ledbetter and the entire staff. All operations of the funeral process Services were held Friday, Sept. 30 at the Frink Baptist B will be handled on location at Church with Reverend Dan Thomas officiating. Inter- 12008 NW State Road 20. ment followed in the McClellan Cemetery in Frink. Help youngsters make better Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge CALL 643-3636 of the arrangements. ‘bad’ choices this Halloween Todd Wahlquist, Rocky Bevis & Ed Peacock HOUSTON – Halloween is a night of tricks and Zerlene Iona (Shuler) Atkinson especially treats for children but for parents it can Licensed Funeral Directors BRISTOL – Zerlene Iona (Shuler) Atkinson, 88, of turn into a nightmare as their little ghosts and goblins Bristol, passed away early Thursday morning, Sept. 29, splurge on candy with no health benefits. 2011 in Blountstown. She was born on Sept. 28, 1923 in “Halloween is one day, and for most children a Peavy Funeral Home Bristol and after graduating from high school moved to handful of their favorite candy is not a problem. The north Georgia to live with her aunt Zellie. There she met challenge is what happens to the rest of the trick- & Crematory the love of her life, Hoss Atkinson. They were married or-treat goodies,” said Roberta Anding, registered for 63 years and had four sons. Hoss and Zerlene lived dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas in Toccoa, GA and moved back to Liberty County in Children's Hospital. 1983 to enjoy their retirement. She was a member of She advises letting Lake Mystic Baptist Church in Bristol. children enjoy a few of Note of She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoss their favorites after a Atkinson, a son, Arthur Dave Atkinson and a brother, night of trick-or-treat- Thanks ing, and then putting O.B. Shuler. We appreciate every- the rest out of sight, Survivors include three sons, Gary Thomas Atkinson one who supported the such as in the freezer. If and his fiancée, Jeri Rose of Toccoa, GA, Eric Stephen fundraiser to make it a youngsters do ask for it, Atkinson and his fiancée, Donna Reddick and Hal At- success. Your hometown funeral home since 1994 parents should serve it as kinson, all of Bristol; one brother, Moses Shuler and Special thanks to the a dessert after a meal, not Funeral Services with Dignity, his wife, Deloris of Bristol; one sister, Erma Revell Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff as a snack. of Graceville; two grandsons, Seth Thomas Atkinson Donnie Conyers, Buddy Caring and Professionalism. While no candy can be and Micah Richie Atkinson both of Palatka; one great- Money, David Black, viewed as a health food, Marlon Peavy grandson, Mason Thomas Atkinson of Palatka Clerk Robert Hill, Comis- there is such a thing as a Services were held Saturday, Oct. 1 from the grave- sioner Doobie Hayes and A Hometown Funeral Director “better” bad choice, such side at Lake Mystic Cemetery in Bristol with Reverend Danny Hayes. You Can Trust and Depend On! as dark chocolate, espe- Clyde Roberts officiating. Interment followed. Nelson Sumner cially if paired with fruit Telephone (850) 674-2266 Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge and Family of the arrangements. or nuts, Anding said. Page 18 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL October 5, 2011 Hunting season is crankin’ up Football season is in full swing, has been planted and manipulated and the 2011-12 hunting season is Outta’ the under normal agricultural practices. VAN cranking up. Heck, in Zone A, they’re Woods However, it’s against the law to scat- VANVAN already into general gun season. But ter agricultural products over an area for the rest of us, I’d like to cover the by Tony Young for the purpose of baiting. rules and regulations regarding two Some things you can’t do while hunting seasons that are just around dove hunting include using rifles, the corner: muzzleloading gun and the specifics of the area before you pistols or crossbows; shooting from at INC the first phase of dove. hunt. a moving vehicle; and herding or Rivertown Auto Sales, Immediately following the close Legal shooting hours are a half- driving doves with a vehicle. 2005 Chry Town & Country of crossbow season in each zone, the hour before sunrise to a half-hour In addition to a Florida hunting Local Trade $ muzzleloading gun season begins. after sunset. Except for turkeys, license, you’ll need a $5 muzzle- ...... Season dates run Nov. 19 – Dec. 2 hunters may take resident game over loading gun permit to hunt during 7,995 in Zone B, Oct. 22 – Nov. 4 in Zone feed such as corn on private lands. muzzleloader season. To hunt deer, loaded $ C and Dec. 3-9 in Zone D.During No baiting is allowed on WMAs, you need a $5 deer permit, and if 2005 Chevy Uplander ...... 9,995 however. muzzleloading gun season, bows and you’d like to take a fall turkey, you’ll loaded $ crossbows are also legal methods of For hunting deer, muzzleloaders need a $10 turkey permit ($125 for 2005 Chry Pacifica ...... 10,995 taking game on private lands, in addi- firing single bullets must be at least nonresidents). Local $ tion to muzzleloaders. But on wildlife .40-caliber. Guns firing two or more If you’re going to hunt doves, 2006 Chry Town & Country T...... rade 8,995 management areas (WMAs), only balls must be 20-gauge or larger. You you’ll need a no-cost migratory bird muzzleloaders may be used. may not use muzzleloaders that take permit, and if you hunt on a WMA, 2005 KIA Sadona The most common types of game smokeless powder, ones that can be you also must have a management LOADED $ to take during muzzleloader season loaded from the breech or those with area permit, which costs $26.50...... 8,995 are deer and wild hog. Only bucks self-contained cartridge ammunition All are available at your local may be taken, and one antler must capabilities during muzzleloading county tax collector’s office; through Check out our October be at least 5 inches long above the gun season. license agents; by calling (888) hairline. The first phase of the mourning and HUNT-FLORIDA; or by going on- The daily bag limit on antlered white-winged dove season begins line to www.fl.wildlifelicense.com. deer is two. You can hunt wild hogs Oct. 1 and ends Oct. 24 statewide. So if you’re going after that mon- 3 1994 Buick Century, clean, low miles, local year-round on private lands, and there Shooting hours during this first phase ster buck during the muzzleloading trade $1,000 down, approx $265 month (w a c ) are no bag or size limits. are noon to sunset, and there’s a 15- gun season or dove hunting with 3 2004 Chevy Astro, 3 months 3,000 mile free It’s also legal to shoot gobblers and bird daily bag limit. friends and family, I hope I’ve helped warranty, $2,500 down, approx $265 month (w a c ) The only firearm you’re allowed bearded turkeys during muzzleload- explain some of Florida’s rules and 3 2005 Chevy Cavalier, clean, great gas to use for hunting doves is a shotgun, ing gun season. You may take only regulations. saver, $1,500 down, approx $265 month (w a c ) but you can’t use one larger than a one per day, and there’s a two-bird Tony Young is the media relations 3 2002 Dodge Caravan, rebuilt engine, $1,500 10-gauge. Shotguns must be plugged fall-season limit. But you can’t hunt coordinator for the FWC’s Division down, approx $265 month (w a c ) turkeys in Holmes County during the to a three-shell capacity (magazine of Hunting and Game Management. fall and winter. and chamber combined). He can be reached with questions Come check us out for the Best Deal around. You may hunt doves over an ag- On WMAs, bag limits and antler/ about hunting at Tony.Young@My- Do n ’t Pa y To Mu c h Co m e Se e Us! size restrictions can differ, so check ricultural field, as long as the crop FWC.com. Located at 19984 Central Ave. W, Hwy. 20 West, Blountstown Remember: If that odometer has rolled over it’s time to call Grover!! Hunter safety course offered in Leon County The Florida Fish and 20. The range portion of a Florida hunting license. FWC’s regional office Rivertown Auto Sales, INC Wildlife Conservation the class is Oct. 22. The FWC course satis- in Panama City at (850) (850) 237-2424 or (850)899-0979 Commission (FWC) is An adult must ac- fies hunter-safety train- 265-3676. offering a free hunter company children under ing requirements for all safety course in Leon the age of 16 at all times. other states and Canadian County. Students are encouraged provinces. The course is in the to bring a pencil and People interested in Get healthy, attend our class: second-floor conference paper with them to take attending this course can room of the Farris Bryant notes. register online and obtain Building, 620 S. Me- The hunter safety information about future ridian St., Tallahassee. course is required for hunter safety classes at Instruction is from 6 to 9 people born on or after MyFWC.com/Hunter- p.m. Oct. 11, 13, 18 and June 1, 1975, to purchase Safety or by calling the Now

The Medical Center Meeting at Calhoun Liberty of Blountstown Hospital cafeteria beginning Dr. Iqbal Faruqui Arlena Falcon, ARNP Board Certified Dorcas Goodman, ARNP Internal Medicine Thursday, Oct. 6 20454 NE Finlay Avenue (across from hospital) (850) 674-2221 ext. 100 at 5 p.m. ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS & WALK INS!! * FREE Nicotine Replacement Our Services include: Non-Complicated Pediatric Care; Therapy for class participants. Comprehensive Adult & Elderly Care; Women’s Healthcare - Family Planning, Free Mammograms & Female Exam for For Pre-Registration Call, eligible persons; Physicals - Sports, School, Pre-Employment & DOT; Blood Work; EKG; PFT; Allergy & B-12 injections; Wanda Armstrong at (850) 674-5411 ex. 240 Cancer & Diabetes Screenings. Call us today to get your appointment scheduled. Calhoun Liberty Hospital We are PPO providers for BCBS, United Healthcare & Cigna Also accept Vista, Healthease, Medicare & Medicaid 20370 NE Burns Ave. • Blountstown Now accepting (CHP) Capital Health Plan October 5, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 19 Women’s outdoor workshop planned Wanted: Adventurous years or older who wants sics; introduction to read- and outdoorsy women to improve their outdoor ing the woods; introduction wishing to learn more skills and enjoy several to shotgun shooting and about Florida’s great out- recreational activities. hunting; basic wilderness doors in a comfortable, The program offers a fun survival; and introduction noncompetitive, hands-on and supportive atmosphere to handgun shooting and environment. If this could for participants wishing to hunting,” said BOW state be you, contact the Florida try new things and enjoy coordinator Lynne Hawk. Fish and Wildlife Conser- the camaraderie of other The cost for the one- vation Commission (FWC) women wanting to do the day workshop is $50, and to participate in the Becom- same. there are discounted slots ing an Outdoors-Woman In two, three-and-one- available for low-income (BOW) mini-workshop in half-hour sessions, the participants, single parents Panama City. BOW mini-workshop and college students. The The single-day work- teaches skills associated workshop is restricted to shop takes place Saturday, with fishing, hunting and 100 people on a first-come, Oct. 15 at Gulf Coast State other forms of outdoor first-served basis. College along the beautiful recreation, at all levels of For more information shores of St. Andrews Bay. physical activity. about BOW or how you LCHS announces Homecoming The workshop runs 9 a.m. “The women will be can register, visit MyFWC. – 6 p.m. able to choose two of the com/BOW or contact Susan Court and King; Queen will be Although designed with following sessions: basic Harrass at (561) 625-5122 women in mind, the work- archery skills; introduction or Susan.Harrass@My- named Thursday at coronation shop is open to anyone 18 to panfishing; kayaking ba- FWC.com. Liberty County High School’s 2011 Homecoming Court and King are shown above as a week of special events gets under way. The Homecoming Queen will be announced Thursday morning at coronation. FROM LEFT: FWC needs help in mapping fox squirrel sites Tera McDowell, Jordan Johnson, Katelyn Buff, Summer Read and Kalan If you have seen a big squirrel learn more about where the Langston. CENTER: Homecoming King Kyle Brunson is seated in front. with a long, bushy, fox-like tail, Florida fox squirrels are by Friday’s homecoming parade will leave from the high school at 1 p.m. Line Florida wildlife biologists need asking the public to go online up is at 12:30 p.m. your help. and report their sightings What you saw was a Florida of fox squirrels,” said FWC fox squirrel, and biologists with wildlife biologist Courtney the Florida Fish and Wildlife Con- Hooker. 2011-12 servation Commission (FWC) are The fox squirrel survey is asking you to go online and record your part of a research project by the FWC and sighting of this creature twice the size of the University of Florida Department of Hunting an ordinary squirrel. Fox squirrels often Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. It have distinctive, masked faces with a black combines the latest in online-mapping Season Dates head and white nose and ears but, there technology with the public’s enthusiasm are wide variations in coloration - from about sharing their wildlife observations. (Seasons and dates do not apply to wildlife management areas) tan to gray or black. The fox squirrel survey began in August, You can use the FWC’s Google map and data will be collected through at least Season Zone A Zone B Zone C Zone D application at www.public.myfwc.com/ January 2012. So far about 600 sightings of Archery July 30 - Oct. 15 - Sept. 17 - Oct. 22 - hsc/foxsquirrel/GetLatLong.aspx to en- fox squirrels have been logged online. Aug. 28 Nov. 13 Oct. 16 Nov. 23 ter the location where you spotted the Fox squirrels have been observed Deer- Aug. 13 - Oct. 29 - Oct. 1 - Oct. 29 - fox squirrel. Your squirrel sighting will throughout Florida in open woods, pine dog training Sept. 1 Nov. 17 Oct. 20 Nov. 17 be logged automatically and assigned a and cypress stands and mangrove swamps, Crossbow July 30 - Oct. 15 - Sept. 17 - Oct. 22 - Nov. 23 & specific latitude and longitude. but knowledge about their distribution is Sept. 2 Nov. 18 Oct. 21 Nov. 28 - Dec. 2 “The fox squirrel survey is a wonderful limited. Fox squirrels spend more time on Muzzle- Sept. 3 - Nov. 19 - Oct. 22 - Dec. 3-9 & opportunity for children and adults to be- the ground than in trees and often escape loading gun Sept. 16 Dec. 2 Nov. 4 Feb. 20-26 come amateur naturalists and get involved their enemies by running rather than climb- in conserving Florida’s wildlife. We will ing. Their favorite food is pine seed. General gun Sept. 17 - Oct. 16 & Dec. 3 - Nov. 5 - Nov. 24 - 27 & Dec. Nov. 19 - Jan. 1 Feb. 19 Jan. 22 10 - Feb. 19 The Sherman’s fox squirrel is found in the pine forests of Antlerless Nov. 19 - Dec. 26 - Nov. 19 - Dec. 26 - central and northeast Florida deer Nov. 25 Jan. 1 Nov. 25 Jan. 1 FLANDERS and is classified as a state Oct. 3 - 16 & Nov. 24 - 27 & Dec. Fall turkey Dec. 3 - Nov. 5 - species of special concern. Nov. 19 - Jan. 1 Jan. 29 Jan. 1 10 - Jan. 15* RV The Big Cypress fox squirrel Quail and Nov. 12 - Nov. 12 - Nov. 12 - Nov. 12 - gray squirrel is a state-threatened species March 4 March 4 March 4 March 4 REPAIR in southwest Florida. The Bobcat Dec. 1 - Dec. 1 - Dec. 1 - Dec. 1 - •Air Conditioner •Furnace •Awnings Southeastern fox squirrel and otter March 1 March 1 March 1 March 1 lives in the Panhandle. All •Roof Maintenance •Refrigerator Repair Youth spring Feb. 25 - March 10 - March 10 - March 10 - of Florida’s fox squirrels are turkey hunt** Feb. 26 March 11 March 11 March 11 •Hitches •Rub Roofs •Electrical protected from hunting. Spring March 3 - March 17 - March 17 - March 17 - •Slide Motor Repair •Step Motor Repair turkey April 8 April 22 April 22 April 22 *** For more information 18360 State Rd 20 West, Blountstown about fox squirrels, visit the Wild hogs, rabbits, raccoons, opossums, skunks, nutrias, beavers and coy- Telephone (850) 674-2482 “Species Profiles” area of otes may be taken year-round. Insurance Claims Welcome * Except for Holmes County, where there is no fall harvest of turkeys al- MyFWC.com/Wildlife. lowed. ** Only youths under 16 years old will be allowed to harvest a turkey while supervised by an adult, 18 years or older. ***In Holmes County, spring turkey season is limited to March 17 – April 1.

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762-8807 or 762-8597UFN bonding light, one new OMNI com- tress. Call 379-3965. 10-5, 10-12 ITEMS FOR SALE plete nail kit (never opened), nails For Rent size 1-10, set of 10 Teflon nail Large desk, tan, $80. Single wa- in SportRider scooter, brand new, forms, pink, white and clear, triple ter bed, $45. Sleeper sofa, queen 3.94 Acres Altha battery never been charged. Sev- sifted powder, odds and ends, size, multi-colored, $150. Call For 674-3264. 10-5, 10-12 Sale Very NICE eral TV cabinets, several vanity $50; Mr. Coffee food dehydrator; cabinets with sink. Good selec- motor-driven fan for faster drying; Cleared & Fenced, 2 & 3 bedroom tion of clothes, men, women and five stackable trays; one fruit roll Dinette table, made in the 70s Deep well & Septic children’s, shoes, ladies purses, tray never out of the box, $20. Call with a Formica top, in excellent trailers. condition, $75. Six high back an- Hwy. 73 N electronic equipment, furniture 348-3554. 9-28, 10-5 tique chairs, $20 each or $125 for 762-9555 and appliances. Everyone is invit- in Clarksville all. Two end tables in excellent ed to shop at the Calhoun-Liberty Child’s vintage wooden rocker or 762-8597 condition, $15. Call 643-8320. $26,000 Ministry Center store. Located on with slatted seat. Old dark red 10-5, 10-12 Hwy. 20 E. in Blountstown, 674- stain still visible, excellent condi- Call 509-8636 Mobile Home for 1818. UFN tion, $35; Antique vintage tools, King size bed in great condition, Rent in Calhoun unique assortment, make offer on frame, mattress pad and sheet Two wigs. Paid $30, asking $12 all or just one. Call 674-5257 or 2 BD, 2 BA, located six set. All for $250. Call 237-2529. For Rent in Btown each. Call 674-3264. 10-5, 10-12 643-7567. 9-28, 10-5 10-5, 10-12 miles north on Hwy. 69 14x70 2 BD, 2 BA N. NO PETS. Dam- Accu check strips, 100, free unfurnished mobile home age & Cleaning deposit, Bathroom sink with cabinet, style, $50. Towing package for a white, $35. Call 237-2529. w/deck. Located on 18th plus first months rent. FREE Street, Water and Sewer power chair, $25. Call 674-4475. 10-5, 10-12 Water, sewer and grass furnished. NO PETS 10-5, 10-12 cutting provided. No more than 3 per family. Free older refrigerator. Call 379- Solid wood changing table with

UFN $350 m t h + $200 d e p Call 674-8888 Perfect Sun 26T Wolff Tanning 3965. 10-5, 10-12 mattress, $100. Call 209-2700. bed, 11 minute timer with 26 bulbs 9-28, 10-5 Call 674-3694 and six turbo face tanning lamps, leave message if after 5 p.m. in excellent condition, $1,500 Nursery changing table. Two OBO. Call 445-0828, leave mes- APPLIANCES large storage shelves below, in- cludes pad and fitted sheet, ex- WANTED: sage if no answer. 10-5, 10-12 Washer & Dryer set, Roper by cellent condition, $38.50; Old REAL ESTATE Three large rugs, 15x16, 12x14 Whirlpool, white, both look and antique sofa/loveseat, newly reup- FOR RENT and 12x11. Great for a home, mo- run great. $250 for the pair. Call holstered, excellent condition, will email pictures upon request, $795 Will buy 10 to 1,000 bile home, camp or workshop. All 643-5372. 10-5, 10-12 Br i s t o l all. Reasonable offers considered. acres, reasonably priced. rugs are clean and in good condi- • 2 BD/1bath Call 674-5257 or 643-7567. Immediate closing. tion, $100 for all three. Call 643- 4-burner gas stove, new, never • Mobile home lots 9-28, 10-5 Call (850) 544-5441 or 5372. 10-5, 10-12 used, $600; stove, refrigerator and • 3 BD/2 BA Mobile Homes (850) 570-0222 sink, 8 ft. long, all one unit, $100. • 5 BD, 2 BA Doublewide Dining room table with leaf and Call 674-3264. 9-28, 10-5 Fireplace, portable, needs six chairs with tan cushions, $800. burner, $200. Holiday Mickey Bl o u n t s t o w n Call 643-6815 or 674-9744. •1 room efficiency, utilities Mouse musical house, $140. 9-28, 10-5 Call 674-3264. 10-5, 10-12 FURNITURE included •Commercial, Old Mexican Restaurant •Day Glass top coffee table, 38” wide, Solid wood hope chest, white, CARS care location available •2 in good condition, measures $150 OBO. Call 447-4512. 35x18x19, $20. Call 643-3370. 10-5, 10-12 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis for BD, 1 1/2 BA Townhouses 10-5, 10-12 parts, $800 OBO. Call 379-3973 Phone 643-7740 Older round dining table, oblong or 896-8306. 9-28, 10-5 dining table with four chairs. Call Lamp table, $15; two night stands, 379-3965. 10-5, 10-12 brown, $15; two night stands, white, $30; kid clothes, $1 apiece; Three piece living room set, TRUCKS HOUSEHOLD toys, 50¢ and up. Call 674-3264. brown tweed, with two end tables 9-28, 10-5 and coffee table, $400. Call 379- 1997 Dodge Dakota, V6 motor, 3965. 10-5, 10-12 5-speed, needs clutch, $750 OBO. ITEMS Diablo Sport Predator Program- Call (850) 718-6580 or 447-1715. mer Fit, 2004-2005, GM, $325. King size bed frame with mat- 10-5, 10-12 Call 532-9622. 9-28, 10-5 $155 - 2pc Queen Plushtop mattress Britax Marathon car seat. Brown set. New in plastic and pink with pink flowers, $50. w/warranty. Can Call 272-4309. 9-28, 10-5 No deliver. Call 545- INTEREST Chipola nursing student scrubs. 7112. Two sets of white and two sets of PLANS blue with one blue jacket and one LAND SALE white jacket and one white lab 3-pc LIVING 10 ACRE + TRACTS coat, all $100. Call 557-4763. ROOM SET. Paved Highway 9-28, 10-5 Frontage With Planted NEW, lifetime Pine Trees From $4,995 per acre New Home for Sale warranty, sacrifice • • • Antique Singer sewing ma- With $600 Down chine, with six drawers. Excellent $549. (delivery Regular Contract • • • condition, needs belt, $500. Call 3 BD, 2 BA, Split floor available). Call With $2,500 Down 674-6467. 9-28, 10-5 No Interest First Year 545-7112. • • • plan with 1,632 sq. ft. With $5,000 Down Callaway X460 driver, 10 degree, No Interest First 2 Years Located in Bristol near Tolar Elementary School Fujikura stiff flex shaft, excellent Owner Financing 5pc bedroom No Qualifying condition, $80. Call 272-5164. $ 9-28, 10-5 set. Brand new in Tr i -l a n d In c . 129,900 boxes $469. Can Quilting magazines, too many to deliver. Call 425- R.E. Broker This home keep, $1 for four. Call 643-4536. 8374. 9-28, 10-5 on your land (813) 253-3258 Clint Hatcher, Owner Lasco nail drill with bits, nail (850) 272-0144 $109,900 October 5, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 21

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2004 Xterra Nissan, white, pow- 10-5, 10-12 er locks and windows, running HOMES & LAND Two Quick Tract dog tracking boards, clean, good tires, 110,000 collars, $100 for both. Call 643- miles, automatic, tinted windows, 7628. 10-5, 10-12 with racks, runs good, $6,650 Doublewide mobile home, OBO/make offer. Call 509-3271. 66x24, 3 BD, 2 BA in excellent Free puppies to a good home. 10-5, 11-2 condition, comes with AC central Mother is a Redbone Hound. unit and many extras, $20,000 They were born on Aug. 22. Very 2001 Ford F150 Supercrew, must be moved. Call (850) 516- beautiful puppies. Call 762-2470. 4WD, automatic, 5.4 liter, fully 5506. 10-5, 10-12 10-5, 10-12 loaded with off-road and tow pack- age, $6,000. Call 447-1022. Collie/lab mix puppies, free to 9-28, 10-5 good home, great with kids, males CAMPERS and females. Call 643-4134. 2004 Colorado, crew cab, leather 9-28, 10-5 seats, new tires, $9,995. Call 272- 2006 Layton by Skyline camper 6168. 9-28, 10-5 trailer, 23 foot, like new, $5,000. Two mini horses: one red mini Call 762-8589 or 899-8589. stud, six months old; one red mini 1989 GMC S15, needs work, $400 10-5, 10-12 mare, one year old. Best offer on firm. Call 447-2934. 9-28, 10-5 both. Call 363-9504. 9-28, 10-5 Hunting Camp on wheels, 7x9 with 1997 Ford Expedition, new tires no leaks. Needs some work inside, Puppies, Walkers and English and battery, 167,000 miles, $3,000 $200. Call (850) 228-5307. 10-5, 10-12 Walkers, two males, 10 weeks old. OBO. Call 643-7697. 9-28, 10-5 Call 447-4475. 9-28, 10-5

Bulldog puppy, female, 10 weeks LOST/FOUND old, free. Call 674-4029. 9-28, 10-5 AUTO ACCESSORIES FOUND: Weimaraner dog in the Cat accessories: unique leopard Bristol area. Call 643-7628. print bed with top, never used, $8; ATV Rims and Tires, $550 for 10-5, 10-12 round pillow bed with soft sides for W W all 6 tires and rims, like new. 4 cat or small dog, never used, $8; STARSCOPE 26x12x12 ITP mud tires with rims, FOUND: Blue Pit, male, brown round two story tower, sleeps two, chrome lug nuts and ITP chrome with white stripe down face, has also great for play, $9, all wash- Week of Oct. 9 ~ Oct. 15 center caps. 2 26x9x12 ITP mud had ears clipped, well taken care able and in excellent condition. tires with rims, chrome lug nuts of. Found on Faircloth Road. Call Call 674-5257 or 643-7567. and ITP chrome center caps. Call ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 643-1428. 10-5, 10-12 9-28, 10-5 Aries, reflect on happy Sometimes you don’t think 322-4190 9-28, 10-5 times and then try to recreate before you speak, Libra. Avoid LOST: Female Walker Hound, that feeling when you are blurting out the first thing that Mickey Thompson tires, BAJA HTZ LT 325/65 R18, 30% rubber, answers to the name of Butter- experiencing moments of comes to mind. Friends and WANTED three tires, $200; Mickey Thomp- bean, last seen around Hwy. 333 stress this week. This might family may forgive you, but son tires, Baja Claw LT 325/65 in Bristol. She has an orange col- Large gun cabinet. Call 379- offer some welcome relief. coworkers might not. 10-5, 10-12 R18, two at 80% and two at 50%, lar. Call 643-3938. 3965. 10-5, 10-12 plus spare, all for $800. Call 643- TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 2201. 9-28, 10-5 FOUND: Big red dog found on SR Roommate to share expenses Taurus, a conflict of interest Big plans are in the works 20 near LCI, picked up by driver with in Blountstown. Call 447- leads you on a wild goose that will require your supreme who dropped it off at animal res- 1380. 10-5, 10-12 chase to find something that organizational skills, Scorpio. cue group in Tallahassee. Had everyone will agree upon. Others actually look to you collar, no tags. Owner must be Opinions are strong so don’t to plan all of their events MOTORCYCLES, ATVs able to ID and show proof of own- Used pitchfork in good condi- expect this to be easy. because of your talents. ership before claiming. Call Judy tion, reasonably priced. Call 237-2529. 10-5, 10-12 & Waverunners at 850-727-3236. 9-28, 10-5 GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Electric stove and washing ma- Gemini, success takes lots of Sagittarius, baiting someone Polaris 4-wheeler, 2000 Sports- Found: brown medium-sized dog in the Rock Bluff area. Call 643- chine. Call 674-3264. 10-5, 10-12 hard work and you need to rec- into an argument seems to man 335, clean, like new, only 495 8800 to identify. 9-28, 10-5 ognize you can’t please every- be your modus operandi this miles and 85 hours. Has camo one. But it is a good goal to work week. This is certainly no covered dash gun rack. $3,000 toward for the next few days. way to win favors with anyone. We buy junk cars and trucks. firm. Call (850) 575-1234. 10-5, 10-12 Think this tactic through. We will pick them up. Call 643- 5045 or 447-3819. 3-23 T. 12-28 CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 2011 250 Baha four wheeler, PETS/SUPPLIES Rethink your plan of attack, CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 2x4, excellent condition, $1,500 Cancer. While the idea has Capricorn, save some time Kitten needs home. Fran is about OBO. Call 762-2223. 9-28, 10-5 merit, there are some big gaps for romance and relaxation. 12 weeks old and has been hand between ideas that can lead to A special someone could be 150 four wheeler, yellow, best of- raised since 2 1/2 weeks old. She YARD SALES too much confusion. feeling neglected lately and will fer. Call 363-9504. 9-21, 9-28 has had first set of vaccinations Go back to the drawing board. need some quiet time with you. and negative for parasites and fe- line leukemia (Felv). People, dog Blountstown LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 and cat friendly Very playful and Friday, Oct. 7 after noon and Sat- urday, Oct. 8 from 7 a.m. until 2 Leo, step back from a difficult Accept help graciously, HUNTING & FISHING personality. Call (850) 237-2740. p.m. at the Kid’s Kingdom parking situation and you will get a Aquarius. Such help is not 10-5, 10-12 better idea of the bigger picture. always easily offered. There lot on Hwy. 20. All size clothing, Two rifle scopes, $15 each. Call Things are not as important as will be a few hectic moments sewing and craft supplies and 643-8320. 10-5, 10-12 Two treeing Walker & Black n’ you once believed. Time for fun this week, but otherwise the much more. Call 672-6002. Tan dogs, already trained to run arrives on Thursday. next few days will be calm. Ammunition, 45 cal., auto, full deer. Two treeing Walker puppies, Church yard sale, Saturday, Oct. 8 metal jacket; 38 cal. rounds, sell VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 7 months old, need training. Call beginning at 7 a.m. One block off cheap or trade for .30-06 rounds. (850) 510-0593. 10-5, 10-12 Hwy. 20 behind R&R Warehouses. Virgo, shopping strictly for the Pisces, a remarkable Call 447-3844 leave message. best bargain might not be the insight comes to you and Call 674-8437. 9-28, 10-5 Jack Russell puppies, 8 weeks best approach. The deal actually you cannot contain your Quick Trac receiver, dog collar old, have had first shots, $100 could be too good to be true. elation over it. Spread antenna model QTR-10M, no col- HOSFORD Factor in all the information. the word ... fast! lars. New sells for $505, asking each. Call 762-8657. 10-5, 10-12 Multi-family sale and youth fund- $200. Call 643-6399. 9-28, 10-5 raiser for Mt. Zion United Pente- FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS Kittens free to a good home. Lo- costal Church at 8 a.m. Located at OCT. 9 OCT. 12 Tripod tree stand with swivel cated at 9312 NW JJ Meeley Lane 17177 NE SR 65. Hotdogs, chips Bryan Routh, Actor (32) Hugh Jackman, Actor (43) seat, $200 OBO. Call 762-2634. in Clarksville. No phone. Come and drinks, homemade baked 9-28, 10-5 see in person. 10- items, variety of items, something OCT. 10 OCT. 13 5, 10-12 for everyone. Call 643-1003. Brett Favre, Athlete (42) Jerry Rice, Athlete (49)

OCT. 11 OCT. 14 TOOLS & UWS Tracking collar box, $100. Miss a recent Pets & Emily Deschanel, Actress (35) Usher, Singer (32) EQUIPMENT Call 819-5528. 10-5, 10-12 Their People column? OCT. 15 Rhode Island Red hens, just Emeril Lagasse, Chef (52) Catch up online at 250 Propane gas tank, $200, with beginning to lay eggs, $10 each. regulator. Call 379-8416. 9-28, 10-5 Call after 12 noon, 762-8393. CLJNews.com. Page 22 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL October 5, 2011

Flu Shot Clinic •Wednesday, Oct. 5 •Saturday, Oct. 8 •Tuesday, Oct. 11 •Wednesday, Oct. 12 •Tuesday, Oct. 18 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Schedule Calhoun Sr. Citizens Bldg, Blountstown Library Shelton’s Park Library Kinard Library Altha Library Dates set for flu shot clinics in Calhoun County Officials are urging preg- In pregnant women, vice Delivery Plan, a dual purpose in working nant women to get flu shots, flu is more likely to Flu Shot Clinics in Calhoun County we have the objective to fulfill our mission and we as flu shots are the best protec- cause severe illness will be held until Nov. 1 on the dates to identify and edu- hope that everyone, especially tion against serious illness for than in women who shown above. More dates may cate matriarchs and pregnant women and caregiv- pregnant women, their unborn are not pregnant. Ac- be added according to need. patriarchs in our com- ers, will take advantage of the babies and even their babies cording to the CDC, The fee for flu shots is $20. munity so that they resources in our community after birth. “Giving mom an changes in the im- can assist us in dis- and protect the lives of our influenza vaccination during mune system, heart Medicare and HMO insurances seminating messages most vulnerable population-- pregnancy not only protects and lungs during preg- are accepted, as long as participants to promote positive the children. the mother, but also protects nancy, make pregnant present their insurance cards so health outcomes. For more information on the the newborn infant for the first women more prone to that coverage can be verified. Young parents natu- Flu Clinics, additional dates and six months of life,” said Dr. not only severe illness rally look to these times, please contact Chipola Healthy Start at (850) 482-1236 Richard Beigi, as quoted in a from flu, but, hospital- Department and the Calhoun matriarchs for advice County Library to provide flu or Calhoun County Healthy Start USA Today article. izations and death. on raising their babies and at (850) 643-2415 ext. 227. Although the flu vaccine According to Beigi, “preg- shots to our citizens. we have is not approved for children nant women who get the flu are Besides using the flu shot to make younger than six months, more likely to deliver early and clinics to protect pregnant sure that infants are more vulnerable have underweight babies.” women and babies from seri- they are to flu complications than any As part of the mission of ous complications of the flu, giving other age group of children. Chipola Healthy Start is to we believe that the clinics can the right The best way to protect an improve health outcomes serve as a point of contact to informa- infant younger than six months for women of childbearing another group of people in tion. from the flu is to make sure its age and children up to age our mission- community ma- These parents and caregivers have all three, we are partnering with triarchs and patriarchs. clinics been vaccinated. the Calhoun County Health As part of our 5-year Ser- will serve October 5, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 23

SATELLITE JOBS INSTALLER NEEDED Bronze statue to honor memory of Independent contractor to install satellite systems in legendary Chipola Coach Johnson Calhoun, Liberty, and MARIANNA – The people being funded entirely by private surrounding counties. who knew him best are taking donations,” Trammell said. e x p e r i e n c e the lead in creating a life-size “The donors want to recognize r e q u i r e d statue of legendary Chipola Coach Johnson for the contri- College basketball coach Mil- butions he made to their lives by Call ton H. Johnson. Friends and establishing a lasting memorial Stoney former players are raising the to this great man.” at funds for the bronze likeness The bronze statue of John- (662) 488-4881 of Coach Johnson that will be son is being created by sculptor erected at the entrance to the Bradley Cooley, of Lamont, FL Department of gymnasium that bears his name who also has molded images Corrections on the Chipola campus. of coach Bobby Bowden, en- Health During four decades of tertainers Ray Charles and Otis Services e l o g i a o w e r coaching basketball at Chipola Redding, and golfer Bobby Employment T P LLC in Telogia, FL and Campbellton High School, Jones. Opportunities for Johnson’s teams won over 800 The Johnson statue will be is in search of a RN, LPN, Psych games. unveiled in a special ceremony FULL TIME ARNP, Physician, Between 1955 and 1961, at Chipola’s Homecoming Psychiatrist, Mechanic/ his Campbellton teams won basketball game on February Psychologist three state championships 25, 2012. & Psych Spec Millwright and recorded an incredible “We’re off to a great start positions with a minimum of 55-game winning streak. His raising funds for the statue,” Located at one or more 2 years experience. Chipola teams won 628 games Trammell said, “but we still of these institutions: Drug Free Work- from 1961 to 1993 and played need additional support to Apalachee, Calhoun, in seven national tournaments. complete the project. We are Franklin, Liberty place. Excellent & Wakulla CI. benefits pkg. Pay He was named Division Coach grateful for all contributions, Comprehensive State rate will depend of the Year nine times, Region large or small.” of Florida Benefits In- on experience. VIII Coach of the Year six Tax-deductible contribu- clude: Leave Accrual times and Florida community tions should be mailed to the and Paid Holidays. Please send resume college Coach of the Year four Chipola Foundation, 3094 Fo r In f o r m a t i o n Visit: to jscoggins@purener- an appropriate way to preserve his fldocjobs.com or contact: gyllc.com or call times. legacy. Former player Robert Tram- Indian Circle, Marianna, FL 32446. Jennifer Dudley (850) Following Johnson’s death in mell is coordinating the project for the For information, contact Julie Fuqua 717-3274, dudley.jennifer (850) 379-8341 ext. 205 for Johnny Scoggins 2009, many of his former players and Chipola Appreciation Club. in the Foundation office at (850) @mail.dc.state.fl.us. friends expressed interest in finding “The statue of Coach Johnson is 718-2478.

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