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BES...... BMS...... Carr...... Calhoun WR Tolar...... B and Liberty Hosford...... A County’s elementary and middle schools had a drop in scores following last week’s release of their school grades by the Florida Department of Education. Educators are not hap- py with the tougher grading requirements recently implemented and this year, districts throughout the state earned fewer A’s and B’s. Last year, both Cal- houn and Liberty County were A School Districts. This year, two Calhoun Schools dropped a letter grade. Blountstown Elementary and Blountstown Middle School each went from an A to a B. Carr School held on to its A. In Liberty County, Hosford kept a tight grip on its A status while W.R. Tolar School dropped to a B from last year’s A. The High School grades will be released later this year.

Flint Walker shows his fellow 4-Hers how to shoot during last week’s Archery Day Camp in Bristol.

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Heated argument LCHS Class of ‘52 results in battery gathers to celebrate charge against 60th reunion...... 5 woman...... 2 Woman ejected Calhoun mother when ATV runs into and son arrested mailbox on post...8 after dispute over his children...... 2 JOURNEY STORIES Karen Sanders, seated, from Hosford, and Perry Wells, from Chip- Youngstown’s ley, read about Liberty County History at the Smithsonian's Jour- Liberty County origins date back ney Stories event at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Saturday families featured to the 1880s....28 afternoon. See more about this event on page 17. PHIL COALE PHOTO in Smithsonian display...... 5 LCSB minutes...31 Tire problem on towed vehicle causes car, SUV to overturn

by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Two vehicles were left overturned along the side of the road following an equipment problem on a 1979 Oldsmobile that was being towed by an SUV along State Road 65, a mile and a half north of the Lowery Chip Mill Road in Liberty County Friday afternoon, according to a report by FHP Trooper Jason King. Robert Wilford, 39, of Quincy, was behind the wheel of a car that was being pulled by a chain attached to a 1996 Ford Explorer, driven by Dexter Bernard Williford, 47, also of Quincy around 3:10 p.m. The vehicles were southbound when the car experienced a problem with its left shoulder of the road. side, facing southeast against the left front $12,000, with the car’s damages set at front tire, which then may have caused the As they began going off the road, of the car, which also landed on its roof. $5,000. Both vehicles were towed from brakes to lock, according to the accident both drivers attempted to steer left but Both drivers escaped injury and were the scene by Kyle’s Recycling. report. The chain between the two vehicles overcorrected, causing both vehicles to up walking at the scene when emergency Each driver was cited for operating a tightened, causing the SUV’s rear tires to overturn. vehicles arrived. motor vehicle in a careless or negligent loose traction and rotate toward the west The SUV came to rest on the driver’s Damages to the SUV were set at manner.

Sheriff's Log...2 Calendar...4 Commentary...6, 7 Birthdays...9 Speak Up!...11 News from the Pews...10 School News...18 Job Market...19 Obituaries...23 Classifieds...26, 27 Legals...30 Service Directory...31 Page 2 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 18, 2012

ARREST REPORTS Man charged with aggravated compiled by Journal Editor Teresa Eubanks battery in attack outside home A Bristol man is charged after noticing headlights and with aggravated battery after saw Barnhart on the ground witnesses reported seeing him being kicked and beat in Heated argument results in attack another man in the front the face by Phillips. She yard of a residence on First ran outside and managed to battery charge against woman Street on July 7. separate the two men. A woman who was angry backwards as she continued A deputy responding to the After receiving medical that someone had written screaming to his mother that scene at 10 p.m. and found the treatment, Barnhart gave a a letter to her incarcerated she was going to kill her. victim, Douglas Barnhart, 52, statement that he saw a red husband to tell him that she Cody told the angry woman sitting on the front porch of Jeep Cherokee pull up behind had cheated on him went to to leave several times. He said the home. His face was bloody, him and he braced himself as a residence at Snipes Trailer she finally went out the door some of his teeth were missing he was attacked by Phillips. Park and began arguing with after realizing the sheriff’s and he appeared dazed but was Troy Phillips He said he attempted to the person she believed office had been called. Kupisz able to identify his attacker as exchange blows until Mathis responsible, according to got in her car and spun off, Troy Phillips, 31. got between them. a report from the Liberty leaving tire marks behind in Barnhart was at the home of Amber He said as Phillips ran back to his County Sheriff’s Office. the yard. D. Mathis, 45, Phillips’ former girlfriend, vehicle, he told him, “I’ll kill you.” Laura Kupisz, 43, arrived laura kupisz Tw o w i t n e s s e s g a v e when he was confronted by Phillips. Phillips was later released on a $5,000 at Patrice Yates’ door the statements that Kupisz shoved Mathis said she looked out the window bond. evening of July 8 and began screaming Cody and had threatened to kill his and yelling about the letter. mother. Marianna man charged with petty theft for Yates said she told Kupisz she did not A trespassing warning was issued to know her husband and had not written Kupisz. stealing item just after selling it at auction any letter to him. When a deputy went to her home to A 40-year-old Marianna both the spreader and Kupisz would not listen to her and speak with Kupisz after the altercation and man is charged with petty Lipford were gone. became aggressive, according to Yates, warned her to stay away from the Yates’ theft, stemming from an Auction owner Felton who said that the angry woman then home, she replied that she would find the incident that happened Hall said Lipford had threatened to kill her. woman and beat her. during an auction nearly brought several items to As the argument escalated and Kupisz After determining that Kupisz started seven months earlier. be auctioned that day and began swinging her arms as if to fight, the argument that lead to the battery, a According to the arrest was issued a check for Yates’ 18-year-old son stepped between warrant was issued for her arrest. report, Curtis Lipford $828 after the items were the two women. She was taken into custody July 11 brought a mechanical sold. Kupisz then hit Cody Yates in the on a battery charge and later released on spreader to sell at F&L Attempts over past chest two or three times and shoved him $1,000 bond. Auction on Burlington Curtis Lipford months to contact Lipford Road last November. were unsuccessful and a He agreed to an auction made, Eubanks went to warrant was issued for his price of $200 and sold it to get a trailer to transport the arrest. Blountstown mother and son Johnny Eubanks of Bristol. spreader from the auction He was taken into site. When he returned, arrested in dispute over kids After the purchase was custody July 10. A Blountstown that morning. He woman and her said his girlfriend 27-year-old son was loading the SHERIFF’S LOG were both arrested children up when for battery after a his mother came •Arthur Hiram Predatt, posses- family dispute that outside, said they Calhoun County sion of prescription drugs without got out of hand weren’t going July 9 a prescription, driving with license when he returned anywhere and •Randall Pitts, driving with license suspended or revoked with knowl- suspended or revoked, resist officer, to the home they started toward edge, no motor vehicle registration, aggravated fleeing, VOP, posses- shared to pick the kids. CCSO. sion of a weapon by convicted felon, up his children, He said when Anderson Bridges Sarah Bridges aggravated assault, burglary with a c c o r d i n g t o he stepped in assault, CCSO. LIBERTY County a report from added. front of her to •Emilio Vangas, sale of cocaine the Blountstown Police She told officers the stop her, she grabbed him within 1,000 feet of a park, CCSO. July 10 Department. problem started when by the neck. When she let •Andre Fountain, domestic battery, •Nathaniel Hall, VOSP, LCSO. •Curtis Adrian Lipford, petty theft, A second charge was her son came to her go, he said she went toward CCSO. LCSO. filed against Sarah Bridges, Morningside Circle home the children again. July 10 •Kevin Hill, theft less than $300, July 11 57, when she made a July 11 to pick up his He said that’s when he •Loretha Swearengin, VOSP, threatening motion toward kids. She wanted to get stepped in front of her a false verification of ownership, deal- ing in stolen property, CCSO. LCSO. her son, Anderson Bridges, her house key from him second time and grabbed July 11 •Sarah Bridges, holding for CCSO, while they were being and stated that he cursed at her by the arms to stop •Andre Fountain, VOP, CCSO. CCSO. booked in. According to her and grabbed her by the her. •Sarah Bridges, domestic battery, •Troy Phillips, aggravated battery, the report, Bridges took arms as she was walking A neighbor said she BPD. LCSO. her hand and ran it across toward the children. didn’t see who started the •Anderson Bridges, domestic bat- •Laura Kupisz, battery, LCSO. her throat in a threatening She told officers she fight but heard the noise tery, BPD. July 12 manner and then pointed to didn’t feel it was safe for and came outside, where July 12 •Everett J. Ellis, petty theft, LCSO. her son. When confronted the children to leave with she saw the two grabbing •Lyndon West, petty theft, BPD. •Steve Manuel, failure to appear with her actions, Bridges him. at each other. •Michael Prince, VOP, CCSO. July 13 (warrant), LCSO. told an officer, “Go ahead. Her son stated that he B o t h w e r e g i v e n July 14 Put another charge on me.” had been living there but a conditional release •Patrick Lee, VOSP (times 2), CCSO. •Richard Burke, battery, LCSO. An assault charge was his mother kicked him out following their arrests. •Antwan Miller, failure to appear, •Audie Callejas, petty theft, CCSO. LCSO. •John Finney, VOCP, CCSO. •Ursula Wverner, holding for •Christopher Melton, VOSP, CCSO, CCSO. CCSO. Listings include name followed by charge and identifica- •Lyndon West, VOSP, CCSO. tion of arresting agency. The names above represent July 14 those charged. We remind our readers that all are •Ursula Wverner, driving with li- presumed innocent until proven guilty. cense suspended or revoked, FHP. •Bridgette Stewart, VOCP, Blountstown Police Dept. CCSO. July 9 through July 15, 2012 Citations issued: •Jay Allen Pitts, battery (domestic), Accidents...... 02 Traffic Citations...... 19 CCSO. Special details (business escorts, traffic details)...... 80 Business alarms.....02 Residential alarms...... 01 July 15 Complaints...... 109 July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 3 Blountstown man charged ARREST with battery on brother in dispute over dog bite REPORTS A Blountstown man was charged with domestic battery after getting into a fight with his brother, who continued from page 2 had just been bitten by his pit bull. The mother stated that Andre Fountain, 24, needed Driver with no license, to leave and take his dog with him after the July 9 dog attack. Fountain started cursing and screaming and got no tag, no prescription in front of his mother. When it appeared he may have been arrested in traffic stop about to hit her, his brother A Grand Ridge man traveling in a car that matched stepped between the two and the description of one reported to be involved in an told Fountain to calm down. altercation in Liberty County was pulled over after he Fountain then punched his got into Calhoun County Sunday afternoon. brother in the face. The men After checking on the driver started fighting until the brother - Arthur Hiram Prevatt, 27 was able to get away. - Calhoun County Deputy Fountain then went outside Nathan Jordan learned his and began stopping passing Through my experiences, I have AndrE Fountain license had been suspended, he cars and asked if anyone had found, that to succeed as a Teacher, did not display a license tag and seen his brother. His brother is the same as succeeding with the his older-model Toyota was not then stepped out from hiding, told him where he was family farm; hard work, dedication, registered. and again, urged Fountain to calm down. and responsibility. During a search, the deputy An animated argument between Fountain and his It is always the small victories that located a pill identified as brother, drew a group of onlookers as things escalated you have to take pride in, and the Klonopin. around 4 p.m., according to a report from the Calhoun Arthur Prevatt County Sheriff’s Office. small set backs you improve on. While Prevatt was taken into custody for driving while Fountain then picked up a stick, walked over to the post of Supervisor of Elections is license suspended or revoked with knowledge, driving his brother and swung it near him. Fountain grabbed a state mandated job, I have heard an unregistered motor vehicle and possession of a his brother and the two resumed fighting. This time, many public concerns with which I prescription drug without a prescription. Fountain’s brother punched him, slammed him on the agree. His car was towed from the scene and impounded. ground and held him there until deputies arrived. Elect me, and I will take our Cal- His passenger, identified as Joshua Lee Jones, was not Another family member arrived on the scene, which houn County values to office, and al- charged but was transported to the emergency room to angered Fountain, who tried to charge at him but was ways stand up for you. be treated for a bump on his head. After being cleared held back by an officer. medically, he was picked up at the hospital by a family His mother told deputies Fountain had not been member. taking his medication as he should. Prevatt was given a conditional release. Fountain was taken into custody and held in the county jail without bond. “Come Home to Rehab”

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Blountstown Health and Rehab 16690 SW Chipola Road, Blountstown Telephone (850) 674-4311 Page 4 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL july 18, 2012 Oscar Hall family FDOT to host Hwy reunion held July 7 Beautification grant One hundred thirty-two people were in attendance at the 78th annual Oscar Hall workshop August 1 Reunion held Saturday, July 7 at the family Chipley–The Florida Department picnic grounds in Altha. Oscar Hall had 12 of Transportation (FDOT) will host a children, seven of which had descendants Florida Highway Beautification Coun- present. Lottie Barton of Altha is the only cil (FHBC) Grant Program workshop surviving child and four of her own children for local governments and community were in attendance with her. Wednesday, July 18 development organizations Wednesday, Ernie Baxter, 83, husband of Bernice Aug.1 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. at the FDOT TODAY’S MEETINGS Hall Baxter, was the oldest in attendance. District Three Office, 1074 Highway • Rotary Club, noon, Calhoun-Liberty Hospital BIRTHDAYS Jacob Louis Copeland, the five month • AA, 7 p.m., Calhoun County Old Ag 90, Chipley. old son of Kristy and Jeffrey Copeland Bldg. east door, in front of jail Stacey Duggar The FHBC Grant Program, as defined of Bristol and great-great-grandson of the • Alzheimer’s Project support group, 11:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Bristol & Elijah Peterson in Section 11.45(1)(d), Florida Statutes, late Nolan Hall was the youngest present. is a 50/50 matching grant that will pay James and Melinda Hall of Columbus, OH for landscaping along state rights of traveled the greatest distance. James is the way. FDOT allows qualified agencies to son of the late Willard Hall and grandson Thursday, July 19 apply for annual highway beautification of Oscar Hall. Parents and children enjoyed a giant grants to improve the visual appeal of inflatable water slide. The slide was a great TODAY’S MEETINGS roadway landscapes and transportation • AA, 7 p.m., basement of facilities and sponsor litter prevention way for the children to stay cool and wet. Calhoun Courthouse Everyone enjoyed plenty of fellowship • Mossy Pond VFD, 7 p.m., Fire House programs. and good food. • Alzheimer’s Project support group, For more information on the work- 4 p.m., Calhoun Liberty Hospital shop, contact Faye S. McBroom, FDOT District Three FHBC Grant Coordinator, Terence Leavy toll-free at (888) 638-0250 extension Wimberly family Friday, July 20 680 or via email at faye.mcbroom@dot. state.fl.us. More information regarding reunion set July 21 the FHBC Grant Program can be found BIRTHDAY at www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/beauty/ The descendents of Terence Leavy Wim- Richard berly will hold their annual family reunion beauty.shtm. Allen Saturday, July 21 at the Altha Church of God For more Florida Department of Fellowship hall located on 26000 Fuqua Parrish Transportation District Three informa- Circle in Altha. The building will open at tion follow us on twitter @myfdot_ 9 a.m. (CT) for visitation and fellowship, nwfl. with lunch following at 11:30 am. (CT). Saturday, July 21 All family and friends are invited. Chipola Baseball For more information, please contact Charlene Yon, at home: (850) 762-8453 Wimberly BIRTHDAY to hold pitching and or cell: (850) 209-3078. Reunion Andrew B. at the Altha Perkins hitting camps for Church of God Adult Dance, Doors open 9 a.m. 8-12 p.m. at the Legion high school students Music by moonlight Hall in Blountstown MARIANNA—Chipola Baseball concert July 26 coach Jeff Johnson will hold two camps DOTHAN – Music by Moonlight, the Sunday, July 22 for High School players beginning July annual concert series at Landmark Park, 30. All players entering grades nine will come to a close Thursday, July 26 with BIRTHDAY through 12 are invited to participate. the Fort Rucker 98th Army Band. Mark Todd Bring a lawn chair and picnic and en- A Hitting Camp is set for Monday Attend the joy music under the stars on the Gazebo and Tuesday, July 30-31 from 9 a.m. Church of your lawn at Landmark Park. Concerts are free to 12 p.m. A Pitching Camp is set for choice this for everyone. No pets or alcohol allowed. Sunday Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 1-2, Contact Landmark Park at (334) 794-3452 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost of each for more information. Monday, July 23 camp is $100. Landmark Park is a 135-acre historical For information, contact assistant and natural science park located on U.S. TODAY’S MEETINGS coach Chris Hutcheson at (850) 718- Highway 431 North in Dothan, AL. • Boy Scout Troop 206, 7 p.m., Veterans Civic Center • Calhoun Children’s Coalition, 9 a.m., WT Neal Civic Center 2332 or head coach Jeff Johnson at • Blountstown Lions Club, 6 p.m., Apalachee Rest. (850) 718-2237, or visit www.chipola. Time for back-to- edu. Tuesday, July 24 school physicals TODAY’S MEETINGS & immunizations • Altha Boy Scouts, 7 p.m., Altha VFD • AA, 6 p.m., Altha Community Center Attention Parents, Students and Bus • Sit-n-Sew meeting, 6 pm., 5,305 Drivers: Beat the back to school rush First United Methodist Church That’s how many copies of for children’s immunizations, school Youth Hall on Clinton St. Marianna The Calhoun-Liberty Journal (behind Marianna Post Office). physicals, sports physicals and bus driver • Bristol Lions Club, were distributed last week, physicals. 7 p.m., Apalachee Restaurant ensuring plenty of coverage for Call the Calhoun County Health De- • Blountstown Chapter your community announcements partment at 674-5645 to schedule your #179 O.E.S., and great response for our appointment now. 7 p.m., Dixie Lodge in Blountstown. business advertisers!

The Calhoun-Liberty Journal is JOURNAL STAFF published each Wednesday Johnny Eubanks...... Publisher by the Liberty Journal Inc., Summers Road, P.O. Box 536, The Calhoun-Liberty Journal Teresa Eubanks...... Editor Bristol, FL 32321. Located at 11493 NW Summers Road in Bristol Sandra Brown...... Bookkeeper Annual subscriptions are $18. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 536, Bristol, FL 32321 Deven Lewis...... Production Asssistant Periodicals postage paid at Bristol, FL TELEPHONE (850) 643-3333 Fax (850) 643-3334 Visit us on Debbie Duggar...... Advertising POSTMASTER: Send address corrections Facebook at EMAIL: [email protected] (USPS 012367) CLJNews OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. M-F to: P.O. Box 536, Bristol, FL 32321. ADS: [email protected] Summers Road EVENTS July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 5 Liberty County families are featured in Smithsonian display at Settlement

The Smithsonian Shuler is also included Institute is visiting Calhoun as are some family pho- County at the Panhandle tos, including one from Pioneer Settlement the 1930s of John Hen- with the presentation ry Hunt and his grand- of Journey Stories from daughter, Clio Swain. July 14 through August A mounted 16.2- 25. The exhibit focuses lb. spiked bass caught on the various modes in Telogia Creek by of transportation used Cliff Shuler is another by immigrants arriving eye-catching element in America and the on the display board, subsequent journeys emphasizing the these early travelers importance of the undertook to settle in a rivers, lakes and creeks new country. to the residents. Liberty County is The Liberty County participating in this Exhibit is sponsored exhibit by presenting by the Liberty stories from the archives County Board of of many families in the Commissioners and county who traveled and Items reflecting life in Liberty County are shown above as part of the Journey Stories exhibit featured at Liberty County Arts settled in Liberty County the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Clubhouse in Blountstown. PHIL COALE PHOTO Council. The exhibit in the 1800s, and more courthouse, a scene of downtown Bristol in the committee included recently. The compilation of the material for the early 1900s, an image of the Ford Motor Company Billie Revell, Bess Revell, Minnie Shuler and Gloria county’s exhibit resulted from hours of research in Telogia in the 1930s as well as pictures of the Keenan. Assisting the committee in preparing of various archival records and contributions from old Virginia Carson Hotel and the Bristol Hotel. the materials were Brooke and Monte Revell, Jon family members, as reflected in the exhibit. The One eyecatching element in the display is a large Kern, Emily Shuler, and Vanelle Summers of the many antique items on display were added to the old crosscut saw, on loan from the Jimmy Chester County Clerk’s office. exhibit by various families. Family of Hosford. Also featured is a catfish basket The exhibit is open on Tuesday, Friday and The exhibit includes some historic photos handmade by Seab Larkins. Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.. CT, and of Liberty County landmarks including the first The work of local artist and historian Minnie Thursday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. CT

LCHS Class of ‘52 gathers Twelve surviving members of the Liberty Coun- ty High School Class of 1952 gathered to cel- to mark ebrate their 60th reunion Friday at classmate Johnny Eubanks’ camp in Rock Bluff. Each member of the group took turns lighting can- dles in memory of their classmates who had their passed on. ABOVE: Vance Bateman, Johnny Eubanks, John E. Fairchild, Daryal Strickland, Anne Larkins McClellan, Raymond Faircloth, Barney J. Stallworth, Cortez Kent, Sybil Dea- 60th son Halley, Carolyn Shuler Larkins, Beulah Minton Schneider and Myrlene Jacobs Bate- man. RIGHT: Vance Bateman lights a candle reunion on the display set up in memory of classmates no longer living. BETH EUBANKS PHOTOS Page 6 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 18, 2012 commentary Late Night Laughs A recap of recent observations by late night tV hosts. California is so broke that San Francisco has a cover charge and two-drink minimum to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge. — JAY LENO

“Fifty Shades of Grey,” the popular book, has caused more hysteria among middle-aged women than an Ann Taylor clearance sale. — JIMMY KIMMEL

California is so broke that Mexico fixed the hole in the fence to keep us from crawling back in again. — JAY LENO

In an interview with CBS, President Obama said the biggest mistake of his first term was not tell- ing a story to give Americans a sense of unity. In response, Americans were like, “Yeah, fixing the economy would’ve been cool too.” — JIMMY FALLON

California is so broke that I saw a going-out-of- business sign at a meth lab. — JAY LENO

Fans at Comic-Con got to see the first seven min- utes of the final “Twilight” movie. There were a whole bunch of disturbing, pale characters bat- tling each other — but they settled down once the movie came on. — JIMMY FALLON Steven Tyler announced he won’t be returning The ‘job creator’ myth to host “American Idol.” I don’t understand how anyone leaves that job. It’s like, “OK, we’ll give Hundreds of times daily, Republi- U.S. got into this financial mess. They you $20 million to just sit at a table and say ‘I just can politicians and their surrogate ra- OX’S don’t blame it on Bush/Cheney, they wasn’t feeling it’ for 12 weeks.” — JIMMY KIMMEL dio and television talking heads shout blame it on Obama. out to the American people that rais- CORNER True, Obama owns part of the na- The inside of my car was so hot today that I was ing taxes on the “job creators,” mean- Jerry Cox is a retired military tional debt, but deficit spending restart- steering with my knees even when I wasn’t tex- ing the rich folks, will prevent job cre- officer and writer with an extensive ed under President George Bush. The ting. — JAY LENO ators from creating jobs. background in domestic and Congressional Budget Office records You can’t tell a bigger lie than that. foreign policy issues. He lives in tell the story of Bush’s fiscal follies. Mitt Romney gave a speech at the annual NAACP If FactCheck were rating the Republi- Okaloosa County. There was money in the nation’s conference in Houston. Why, I don’t know. Maybe can’s job creator statement it would be bank when Bush became president. he confused NAACP with NASCAR. classified as a “pants on fire” lie. During the 2000 presidential cam- — JIMMY KIMMEL Does anyone believe that giving a paign, Bush said the excess money tax break to a corporation or business owner causes in the national treasury belonged to the people, and It was so hot today I was sweating like Mitt Rom- them to hire workers? That is so economically igno- he was going to give it back. That comment got him ney trying to differentiate between Romneycare rant that it doesn’t deserve a comment, but I will. elected. and Obamacare. — JAY LENO Business owners are going to produce their goods In 2001 and 2003, Bush lived up to his word and re- and services with the least number of workers possi- duced taxes, and the annual deficits began. At the same I secretly want Romney to win because, look, I’m ble. The crux of the job creation argument isn’t about time, the U.S. became involved in two wars for which a comedian. Mitt Romney is an ultra-Caucasian rich people getting more tax breaks. The fundamen- the cost were not paid. The tax cuts and the cost of two Mormon zillionaire who uses his dog as a hood tal issue in creating jobs is CONSUMER DEMAND. wars were funded with borrowed money. ornament. For me not to secretly want him as That statement should be tattooed on the forehead of Bush passed Medicare Part D, the largest expansion President, it’s like Halliburton secretly not want- Republican politicians, their surrogate mouthpieces of Medicare ever, which was paid for with borrowed ing a war. — BILL MAHER and every economically ignorant voter. money. Even though Republicans were in power for People, the middle class specifically, create jobs eight years, there wasn’t a peep out of the right-wing- In a new interview, Mitt Romney said he doesn’t through their demand for goods and services. When ers about the growing national debt. know where his financial records are because he the basic guy on the street has disposable income to Bush never asked the American people to pay for doesn’t manage them. Yeah, he would have said spend in the marketplace then jobs are created to meet these cost. There was no call for a war tax. There was more, but he had to give a speech on why he’s consumer demand. no effort to have Medicare Part D participants pay for the perfect guy to fix the economy.— JIMMY FALLON Venture capitalists like Romney’s Bain Capital do the medicines that they were receiving. In the end, not create jobs. They lend money to or invest in com- Bush added about five trillion dollars to the national There are rumors on the Internet that Kris Jenner panies. In return, venture capitalists get a cut of the debt. is cheating on Bruce Jenner. Imagine Bruce’s face profits or part or all ownership of the company. At best, job creation during the Bush administration if he finds out. It’ll be the same. — JAY LENO Romney claims that he created jobs at the Staples was minimal. So, the claim that reducing taxes creates office supply chain. Not true. Romney lent money jobs is bogus. The U.S. has been living with the Bush Barney Frank became the first congressman to to Staples, which then expanded. The success of the tax cuts for the past decade, and if the “job creator” enter a same-sex marriage. As opposed to most Staples chain would also have occurred if a bank had theory were true, America’s work force would be fully congressmen, who prefer to just enter someone financed their startup and expansion. Neither the ven- engaged. else’s marriage. — JIMMY FALLON ture capitalist nor the bank created jobs. The owners The national debate is now about ending the Bush of Staples created the jobs because there was demand tax cuts for the wealthy with incomes over $250,000 There’s talk that if Jennifer Lopez leaves “Ameri- for their product. If there was no demand for Staples’ and retaining the tax cuts for everyone else. While that can Idol” they’re going to bring back Paula Abdul. goods and services, there would be no jobs and the plays well on Main Street for President Obama, it’s the Insiders say Paula was chosen over Chief Justice company would close down. wrong thing to do. John Roberts, who producers felt was too unpre- If you doubt this theory, then ask a local business My view is cancel the Bush tax cuts for all of us dictable. — JAY LENO owner what has to occur for the business owner to hire and get some cash flowing into the national coffers. a worker. Inform the business owner that former Presi- The country prospered under the Clinton tax rates. John Boehner, who is speaker of the House of dent Bush reduced taxes in 2001 and 2003. Ask the The budget was balanced and there was money in the Representatives, is super tan, he cries, and he owner if he or she then hired workers because of the bank. drinks. He should be speaker of the “Jersey Bush tax cuts. In addition to returning to the era of Clinton tax Shore” house. — JIMMY KIMMEL For the past decade the economy has been operat- rates, the Congress should simplify the U.S. Tax Code. ing with the Bush tax rates which is another reason Get rid of all the deductions and there will be sufficient At a Democratic fundraiser in Seattle earlier this why the “don’t tax the job creators” is hokum. Bush re- money to balance the budget. The deductions in the week, Vice President Biden said that Romney’s duced taxes on the job creators, but the economy shed Tax Code are the result of special interest groups lob- economic policies were ‘George Bush on ste- jobs during his eight years at the national helm. What bying the Congress. roids’ – as opposed to Obama’s policies, which happened? Is there a possibility that common sense will prevail are ‘Jimmy Carter on Ambien.’ — JAY LENO Right-wingers don’t like to be reminded of how the in resolving America’s fiscal issues? Not a chance. commentary July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 7 Washington merry-go-round by Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift ObamaCare helping Obama WASHINGTON – Watching the Republicans during the primaries earlier this year fooled some Democrats into thinking whoever emerged would be a weak candidate and that President Obama would handily win reelection. Mitt Romney has proved remarkably resilient and the stalled economy makes his election plausible, a hard truth that the president and his allies have come to realize. Both sides are pouring millions into ads in the critical swing states. They’ve spent more money so far than during the entire Bush-Gore campaign in 2000 and that was no cakewalk. Yet the race remains stuck where it was in the early spring. Obama has a small lead in the battleground states and the race is even nationally, with neither candidate reaching the crucial 50 percent mark. Given the weakness of the economy, it’s a testament to Obama that he has kept an edge over Romney. The one issue that could have sunk the president was health care reform. Instead, the politics have shifted just enough since the Supreme Court ruled the Affordable Care Act (ACA) constitutional. Obama’s signature domestic achievement, after being reviled for the last two years, may end up helping him. The fact that it was Chief Justice John Roberts who gave the thumbs-up to ObamaCare undercuts the Republicans’ argu- ment that it is big-government socialism and opens the door for Democrats to explain what’s in the plan. People like the various components; they don’t like the mandate, which only affects people who can afford health insurance and refuse to buy it. Romney called the mandate a “free riders’ penalty” when he was governor of Massachusetts and signed RomneyCare into law. Now Republicans call it, falsely, the biggest tax increase in history. Republicans in the House voted yet again last week to repeal ObamaCare, but hospitals around the country are embracing the law because it solves the indigent pay problem. If everybody has insurance, hospitals won’t be stuck with bills for providing uncompensated care. As various provisions of the law go into effect, they’re proving workable and popular. Adult children can stay on their parents’ policy, which is a provision that MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough, a former Republican congressman and an avowed conservative, sheepishly admitted his 24-year-old son was taking advantage of. Children with preexisting conditions cannot be denied insurance and when the ACA is fully in effect, that provision will apply to adults as well. Lifetime caps set by insurance companies will be a thing of the past, so people with catastrophic illnesses won’t exhaust their benefits. Critics of ObamaCare say they don’t like government getting between a patient and their doctor. Insurance companies have had that role and what government is doing with the ACA is minimizing the power of the insurance companies for the benefit of the patient. Admittedly, it’s a hard case to make after two years of relent- less attacks on ObamaCare as a big-government takeover, but ask anyone who receives Medicare if they like the program and you’re likely to get a yes. The classic misbegotten sign during the Tea Party rallies of 2010 was “Keep the government’s hands off my Medicare.” Finally, Obama’s national plan was modeled on the Massa- chusetts plan, which Romney championed along with the late Senator Ted Kennedy. It is working well, it is popular and it has not exploded the state budget, as critics predicted. Anyone angry enough over ObamaCare to vote against the president on that basis alone has already made the position clear to the pollsters. The president has nothing more to lose over his historic victory on health care. This election will turn on leadership and thanks to the Supreme Court, Obama’s leadership has been vindicated. In a rational world, Romney would be claiming credit for forging the way on health care. Instead of down playing his signature domestic achievement, he would point out that Obama imitated him – then we’d have a real contest. Page 8 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 18, 2012

Rider thrown when ATV hits mailbox and post by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Hagerman was thrown about 12 An afternoon ride on a three- feet from the point of impact. The wheeler ended with a flight to a trooper was unsure of her injuries Tallahassee hospital for a Bristol but learned that evening that she woman on Friday the 13th, less was listed in stable condition at than an hour after emergency the hospital. responders went to the scene He said it was likely that she hit of a two-vehicle crash north of a bump or started to cross the road Hosford. when the three-wheeler crashed. According to the report by “I don’t think speed was a factor,” FHP Trooper Sterling Stafford, Stafford said about the 3:58 p.m. 30-year-old Mindy Hagerman accident. “I just think she made a was riding a 1985 Honda Big bad decision.” Red three-wheeler east on the He said a citation will be shoulder of CR 12 South and was issued for operating an ATV on approaching CR 379 when she lost an unauthorized road. “You can’t control of the ATV and ran into a drive an ATV on the shoulder post holding two mailboxes. of a county or state-maintained “She went right into the road,” he explained. “You can mailbox, overturned and was only ride on private property or thrown off,” the trooper said. in the National Forest.”

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Gardening Friends of Big Bend all day workshop set Aug. 11 Reneé Attaway The Gardening Friends ternate Planting Practices $15 in advance or $20 at of the Big Bend (GFBB) such as small greenhouses, the door. The cost for non- will be presenting an raised bed and container members is $20 in advance Crawford all-day workshop, Fall gardening and wrapping or $25 at the door. This “Grow”ceries and what to up with Food Preservation includes all printed mate- for CALHOUN COUNTY do with them, Saturday, Principles. The speakers rials, coffee and snacks, August 11 from 9 a.m. to include Extension Agents, lunch, door prizes and a of 3 p.m. at the University Master Gardeners and local wealth of information! Clerk Court of Florida’s Research and business people such as Preregistration is highly When I look at my twin granddaughters, I remember what my Grand- Education Center on Rt. Betsy Smith from Melton- recommended due to space mother, Elon White, would often say, “We didn’t come here to stay. We 267 in Quincy (1/4 mile Smith Landscape Art in limitations. Those prereg- came to make a difference!” north of I-10/east side of Crawfordville and Her- istering and prepaying will Elect Renee’ Attaway road). Registration, with man Holley/Louise Devine receive two door prize tick- Crawford as Clerk of Court coffee and snacks, will start from Turkey Hill Farm in ets in their packets! and I will make a difference. at 8:30 a.m. Leon County. The speaker For more information As your next The program will in- volunteers will be bringing and/or to register, e-mail Clerk, I will: clude a multitude of infor- some of their products for [email protected] or • Provide prompt, courte- mation on such topics as: display and to sell. There [email protected]. Alterna- ous service to all citizens Fall Vegetables & How will be a GFBB sponsored tively you may call Jill Wil- • Have an open door pol- to Care for them, Herbs Plant Sale immediately fol- liams at (850) 663-2280. icy and be available without for the Panhandle, Easy lowing the program. Mail checks to the center at requiring appointments Fruits for the Landscape, The cost for this Work- 155 Research Road Quincy, •Provide sound financial Growing Organically, Al- shop to GFBB members is Florida 32351. practices to protect and pre- serve our County’s assets • Continue to improve Become a Volunteer technology to provide ease of access to public records Help an abused, neglected or I will use my background otherwise at-risk child by becoming and experience in finance, a Volunteer Guardian ad Litem. business and technology to take the Clerk’s office to the next level. I will make a difference not only Discover how you can make in the Clerk’s office but also in the lives of those who visit it. a difference in a child’s life. POLITICAL AD PAID FOR BY Reneé ATTAWAY CRAWFORD, DEMOCRAT, for CLERK OF COURT Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation VOTe August 14 for PHONE (850) 410-4642 Reneé Attaway Crawford a clerk you can count on! July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 9 Happy Birthday

Justin and Joshua Taylor Justin and Joshua Taylor are celebrating their 10th birthday Wednesday, July 18. They are the sons of Ferlon and Robbin Baggett of Altha and Glenn Taylor of Orange Park. Their grandparents are Vern and Gloria Messinger of Hosford and Donnie and Camille Tharpe of Marianna. They enjoy riding horses, kayaking on the river and playing with their friends.

Elyssah Kayla Harvell Elyssah Kayla Harvell celebrated her sixth birthday Tuesday, July 17, along with her mother who Kaly Brook Partridge turned 41. She is the daughter Kaly Brook Partridge celebrated her of Joanna and Bubba Harvell. 13th birthday Monday, July 2. She is Her grandparents are Louise Jake Daniel the daughter of Kevin and Amy Par- Tipton, Rudy Maguder and Floyd Partridge tridge of Bristol. Her grandparents Harvell, Sr., all of Bristol, and Pa- Jake Daniel Partridge is celebrating his first are Jack and Cathy Revell of Bristol tricia Marshall of Steinhatchee. birthday Wednesday, July 18. He is the son and Daniel and Fannie Partridge of She has a big sister, Crystal and of Kevin and Amy Partridge of Bristol. His Sumatra. Her great-grandparents are big brother, Mikey. She enjoys grandparents are Daniel and Fannie Partridge Horace and Joyce Cushing of Talla- spending time with her uncle, of Sumatra and Jack and Cathy Revell of hassee and Nelle Brock of Havana. John El Tipton, going to church Bristol. His great-grandparents are Horace She enjoys being on the go! She en- and being outside. She also loves and Joyce Cushing of Tallahassee and Nelle joys cheering, volleyball and softball. animals, especially horses and Brock of Havana. He enjoys being spoiled She likes to hang out with family and her cats. by Granny, playing chase with Heidi, riding friends, especially her best friend, the golf cart with his sisters, Kaly and Kacy Cheyanne. She enjoys being the big and being loved by all. sister of Kacy and Jake. Elect on August 14 Happy 60th •Total Down u b y Payment R Birthday $2,500 ‘04 Chevy Silverado Cl a r k Ex-Cab for Calhoun County 0% interest Daylight Tax James R. “Ronnie” Auto Collector Financing Manning 2816 Hwy 98 West PERSONAL James R. “Ronnie” celebrated his 60th birthday on July 16, 2012. James Panama City, FL 32401 Keith and I have been married for the past 34 years. We have one son, R. “Ronnie” is the son of Cassie Merle Pullam of Bristol and the late James Manning. Husband of Michele S. Manning and father of James (850) 215-1769 Scott, and a granddaughter, Emalee. Scott and Keith have had a plumbing Eric, Mitchell, Aleah and Selah. He has 5 grandchildren, Ember, Sydney, Hours 9 a.m.-9 p.m. business, KC & Son Repairs in Blountstown for 16 years. I’m an active Shelby, Rylan and Cheyanne. He celebrated his birthday at Camel Lake You are automatically with a host of family and friends. James R. “Ronnie” enjoys his grandchil- approved if you can make member of Traveler’s Rest Freewill Baptist Church in Clarksville. dren, working on computers, family genealogy and reading. your payments on time

EXPERIENCE Thirteen years of experience working in the Tax Collector’s Office. Twelve years in the Calhoun County Tax Collector’s Office, four of those years as the Assistant Tax Collector (2004-2008). One year in the Jackson County t h Tax Collector’s Office. I have had the privilege of working with three Happy 26 Birthday different Tax Collectors: the Honorable Barbara A. Davis, the Honorable Doris Burkett and currently with the Honorable Sherry A. Brown. Stacey On August 14th please vote for proven 3 honesty, integrity and leadership ability. Duggar Ruby Clark July 18 With all our Love, for Calhoun County Tax Collector Mom and family Debbie Duggar Paid Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by Ruby Clark, Democrat, for Calhoun County Tax Collector Page 10 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 18, 2012 Telogia Baptist Church VBS – Our pilots between Bristol and Greensboro. The entire community are fueled up and ready for take-off for an Amazing is invited to come out and meet our new pastor. Wonders Aviation For more infor- VBS. VBS will be mation, please call July 22 - 26 from (850) 274-7755. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from We are preparing to News PROJECT LI- fly to some of God’s NUS – Carr Cha- Amazing natural pel is interested wonders. The kids The in forming a Proj- will eat at the Pari- Pews ect Linus chapter LOGGERS! cutin Volcano, make for the Calhoun Don’t get crafts at the Great Barrier Reef, play games during rec- County area. Applications are only taken two times a stopped in reation at the Grand Canyon, music at the Matterhorn, year with the national headquarters. August is the next your tracks. have Bible study at Victoria Falls and Missions under open enrollment time. The first meeting is planned Call us! Premium name- the Northern Lights. Our Missions project this year for a Saturday in September at 10 a.m. (CT) at Carr brand tires will be a canned food drive for The Calhoun-Liberty Chapel in Clarksville. We’ll discuss how often to meet Ministry Center. Each night the class that brings in and different ways to get material donated. the most canned food items will have a popsicle party Because there is an application fee, we need to know during missions. Our goal is 700 cans if we reach this if there is an interest. Blankets may be crocheted or goal we will have a total of five people taking a pie in quilted and you may also use fleece and crochet along the face on family night. So lets get those cans coming the edges. in. We will kick-off our VBS Saturday, July 21 with Please call Janice Harris at 674-1225 or email her A Flying High VBS Funday. at [email protected]. Blankets are provided There will be a large water slide, an airport shuttle to children from infancy to age 18. Please contact us ride, games and free food from the Amazing Wonders if you have an organization that would be interested Aviation hotdog stand. This will be a great time to in distributing. Also, we need businesses that are take advantage of early registration. Anyone who interested in making a donation for materials... this Become a Volunteer brings a canned food item to this event will receive could be money, or fabric and yarn. Help an abused, neglected Please contact us by August 1 so a decision can be or otherwise at-risk child a free goodie bag. So come on out and fly with the by becoming a Volunteer Amazing Wonders Aviation flight crew at Telogia made to pursue this endeavour. Thank you in advance Guardian ad Litem. for your interest. Baptist Church, where you too, can encounter God’s Discover how you can make Awesome Power. The church phone number is 674-1225 and the a difference in a child’s life. If you need a ride to VBS, please call Brad Kincaid website is carrchapelac.com. If you do not have a Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation at 273-1444 or 379-3206. home church, please join us Sunday mornings at 11 PHONE (850) 410-4642 a.m. (CT).

BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES – Open Arms Assembly of God Church located in Kinard will be giving away back to school supplies to children in surrounding communities Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m. The church is located on the corner of Hwy. 73 and Smith Tower Road. For more information, please contact Pastor Bill Mayo (850) 693-0445

BIG WAVE DISCOVERY – Beginning July 29, the Bristol Christian Church will be hosting VBS Big Wave Discovery. The event is for kids, ages Kg. through third grade. The VBS schedule is as follows: •Sunday, July 29 – VBS at 6:30 p.m. Water slide Corinth Baptist Church – “SKY” Vaca- and cook out at 7 p.m. tion Bible School (VBS) was a great time for all with •Monday, July 30 through Wednesday, August the theme of learning to “Trust God!” The kick-off 1 – VBS fun at 6:30 p.m. was a huge success from the fire truck to water slide, •Thursday, August 2 – VBS at 6:30 p.m. Closing to the water balloons and then especially the yummy program and refreshments at 7:30 p.m. hot dogs! For more information, please call Jill Davis at (850) SKY VBS was held Sunday, June 10 through 643-2658. Wednesday, June 13, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. each ATTENTION! VOTERS OF night. Bible lessons, crafts, singing and games were CALHOUN COUNTY among some of the activities the children and work- Note of Thanks ers enjoyed. We are Thomas and Caroline How- Each year the boy and girl who brings the most The family of Jeanette Johnson would like to take ell. Our dad is Ray Howell and he is friends to VBS is presented with a Bible during the this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude and “Family Night” program which was held Thursday, appreciation for the support, kindness, and caring that running for Clerk of Court for Cal- June 14. was shown by so many in the loss of our loved one. houn County. He is the best dad and There was an extra special treat added in for this The medical staff at Calhoun-Liberty Hospital and at I know he is the best candidate for year, none other than a Dinner Date ride in “Herbie, Bay Medical Center could not have been more attentive Clerk of Court. Please vote for him The Love Bug” chauffeured by Pastor Kyle and First and compassionate in their care. We are grateful for so many friends and relatives who brought food and worked for Clerk of Court on August 14. Lady Hillary to McDonald’s in Blountstown! Winners tirelessly to show your love and compassion. were Zach Flanagan and Kelby Fine. The service by Pastors Stallworth and Throckmorton, Thank You, Thomas and Caroline A special shout out of thanks for donations provided along with others, was heartwarming. The congregation by T&P, Silk Petals of Hosford, Ramsey Piggly Wig- and choir members of First Baptist Church, First United gly of Bristol and Frito Lay. The hours and labor of Methodist Church and other community members were RAY love that went into the success of the VBS have not outstanding in the musical presentation. We are grateful gone unnoticed. for each and every visit, card, call and each and every act of kindness and compassion shown by everyone. HOWELL Your expression of kindness and support will live with FISH FRY – Fellowship Assembly of God will be f o r holding a fish fry to welcome our new pastor Danny us in the years ahead. May the richest blessings of life Clerk of Court be showered on each of you. Roberts. The event will be Saturday, July 21 beginning Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by Ray Howell for at 5 p.m. (ET). The church is located on Hwy. 12 N The family of Jeanette Johnson Calhoun County Clerk of Court, Democrat July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 11 Poll consolidation saves a lot of money To the editor: cinct is termite-infested. It A note about I am hearing many would have to be replaced. negative remarks about New equipment has been Political the consolidation of vot- SPEAK UP! purchased to improve ing precincts in Calhoun with a letter to the editor the voting process and to Letters County. Now you have Write: The Calhoun-Liberty Journal eliminate workers. The to leave your comfort P.O. Box 536, Bristol 32321 four precincts relocated zone to vote. How many to the civic center will use of you remember when we to eight people to properly conduct only 10 workers instead of only had two precincts? One in the voting, per the law. 24. In 2016 all counties in Florida Altha and one in Blountstown. These “Poll Workers” are will be required to have this new The candidates would hire people trained for three to four hours prior equipment. More over, when the We remind our readers that while to go out and bring the “folks” County Commission reviewed the we welcome your letters, we cannot to election day. Then on election in to vote. They may also have day they report to the precinct at six savings involved in the consolida- run candidate endorsements in our given the voter a cool refreshing tion, they approved it. letters section. o’clock, bringing their own lunch drink while pumping him up for If this consolidation will incon- While letters focusing on the is- and must stay until the polls close sues and challenges facing our com- the “right man” for the job. Well at seven o’clock, then the votes are venience you on election day, you munities are welcome, information times have changed! Along came counted by the voting machines may vote early at the supervisor’s regarding a single local candidate is big government– with money. The and reported to the supervisor’s office in the courthouse basement. considered a political ad and must be war was over and more people office. After that, they get to go Just take the Fannin Avenue door, handled as such. came and with them, more frills home. That is 13 and a half hours then the elevator and you have no We appreciate the fervor with which and with the frills, more voting plus the training time prior to elec- stairs to fight. You vote at your many of you have for the political pro- precincts–some of them within a tion day. They are paid $116 each convenience. Call the office and cess and your preferred candidates stone’s throw of your homes. for their efforts. get an absentee ballot. Just return and will be glad to help you with a po- Now! Lo and behold! Here Let us do a little math. For a it before election day. I dare to say litical ad, which must have a disclaim- comes consolidation! You have to precinct with six workers, that is you will be in town several times er at the bottom indicating who the ad drive eight to 10 miles to vote! Yet, $696 for labor. With two precincts before election day. is for and who is paying for it. our county officials are wasteful! using 12 workers and one precinct Just an after thought; If you Please note that any letters we do They don’t consider the working using eight workers, we have 20 were an official running for re- run must always be signed and in- man, duh! Do you have any idea workers for three precincts at $116 election, would you do something clude the writer’s phone number and what it costs to operate a voting pre- that caused you negative reviews? town of residence so that we can ver- each, we have $2,320 labor plus cinct? The costs vary depending on I don’t think so! This consolidation ify it. We have received a number of the costs of connecting telephone the size of the district. Prior to the is better for everyone and will save anonymous letters, which, while cer- lines, the machines and supplies tainly interesting to read, we are un- consolidation there were three vot- needed in each precinct. the County and YOU, the taxpayer, able to publish. ing precincts within fifteen miles of We had 11 precincts before money. Now who doesn’t want our Thank you each other; one at Henderson Mill, the consolidation. The expenses officials to save us money? one in Pine Island and one at the quoted here are for only three See you at the polls! Library on North Pear. It takes six precincts. The Henderson Mill pre- Margie Mason, Blountstown

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What’s being done, For instance, back in 2004 the Financing if anything, to help them? 2816 Hwy 98 West It’s very wise to advertise group worked with the Coalition Panama City, FL 32401 in the Calhoun-Liberty Journal and... CLJ for Sonoran Desert Protection in (850) 215-1769 Call 643-3333 •Fax 643-3334 News -- Vicky Desmond, Troy, NY filing a petition to add the Tucson Hours 9 a.m.-9 p.m. .com You are automatically •Email: [email protected] shovel-nosed snake, which dwells approved if you can make The world’s reptiles—turtles, in the quickly disappearing wild your payments on time snakes, lizards, alligators and croc- desert around fast-growing cities odiles—are indeed in trouble. The like Tucson and Phoenix, to the •Total Down Payment Thank You International Union for Conserva- federal list of endangered species. tion of Nature, which publishes an Finally in 2011 the federal gov- To the Citizens of Liberty County: annual global roster of threatened ernment agreed that it would add $975 I want to thank you for the opportunity and and endangered species called the the snake to its list of endangered ‘02 Dodge Ram privilege to continue to serve you as the Liberty Red List, considers some 664 spe- species which will help it get the Ex-Cab, 4-Door County Judge. I am humbled and honored by cies of reptiles—representing more habitat protection needed to ensure 0% interest the trust you have placed in me and will contin- than 20 percent of known reptile long term survival. ue to strive to discharge this responsibility with species worldwide—as endan- CBD also works on other fronts Daylight a heart for fairness, justice, and integrity. As gered or facing extinction. Mean- for reptiles. The group’s campaign always, I love Liberty County and will continue Auto to seek what is best for our citizens – even if it while, the U.S. Fish to outlaw “rattlesnake Financing requires tough love – in the performance of my & Wildlife Service round-ups”—contests Reptiles are 2816 Hwy 98 West duties as your judge. Thanks again for your considers about 10 Panama City, FL 32401 whereby hunters collect confidence in me. percent of American and kill as many snakes (850) 215-1769 valuable Hours 9 a.m.-9 p.m. reptiles threatened as they can in a year— You are automatically Kenneth L. Hosford or endangered. has helped stem popula- approved if you can make Liberty County Judge indicators your payments on time Why care? The tion declines of eastern Paid by Kenneth L. Hosford for Liberty County Judge non-profit Center for of wider diamondback rattle- Biological Diver- snakes. And CBD’s ef- sity (CBD) consid- ecological forts to educate the ELECT ers reptiles “amaz- health. public about the plight ing creatures” with of freshwater turtles, clever adaptations which are “overcol- Sue Summers that have helped them survive for lected” for food and the pet trade for Superintendent of Liberty Co. Schools millions of years. in the southern and midwestern CBD also points out that reptiles parts of the U.S., helped convince Experienced… Qualified… Committed… are valuable indicators of wider several states for the first time to ecological health. “Because many regulate turtle harvests. Dear Citizens: As the Superintendent of Schools, I am very proud of the last four reptile species are long-lived and One way everyone can help rep- years and the many accomplishments we have achieved. As a result relatively slow-moving, they suf- tile species in decline is to make of the hard work and continued commitment to excellence and fer from disturbances like habitat our backyards friendly to them. learning by the teachers, administrators, staff, and par- loss or pollution for extended pe- The U.S. Geological Survey’s ents, the students of Liberty County continue to make riods,” the group reports, adding Patuxent Wildlife Research Cen- great strides. that a diverse community of rep- ter offers tips on what to plant If you reelect me on August 14, my goals for the next tiles living in a given area is evi- and how to arrange a landscape to four years are: dence of a healthy ecosystem that encourage reptiles and other wild- • Seek Special Facilities funds for a new High School can support the plant and animal life. Landowners that take these • Expand the advanced course offerings so that our life they and other species need for steps may be rewarded with fewer students can earn more college credit before food and cover. pests, given reptiles taste for large graduating high school So what’s causing the reptiles’ numbers of mosquitoes and other • Increase the Industry Certifications students can decline? “While habitat loss is insects as well as small rodents. earn while in high school the most obvious cause of endan- Other pro-reptile tips include driv- • Encouraging students that have dropped out to germent, declines are even even ing carefully (road mortality is a return to school by offering an alternative program occurring in pristine areas from big issue for snakes, turtles and with flexible scheduling, work opportunities, and threats such as disease, UV radia- other species) and keeping outside computer based instruction tion and climate change,” reports areas around your property free • Meeting all state mandates CBD. Overcollecting and unregu- of garbage that might attract rac- Let experience work for you! lated hunting also are taking a toll coons, crows and other pests that Follow my candidacy at www.facebook.com/SuperintendentSummers on reptile populations. also prey on reptiles. Paid political advertisement approved by Sue Summers, Democrat, for Superintendent of Liberty County Schools July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 13 Chipola offers help for the unemployed & underemployed MARIANNA – The U.S. Depart- course access and industry exams. Certified Nurse Assistant, Emergency are finalized, more details will be ment of Labor recently awarded a Chipola College and UWF will en- Medical Technician, Paramedic, and made available about the new training $3.9 million grant to Chipola College hance or add training in the fields of Bridge-to-ADN students. and certification that will be offered and the University of West Florida information technology and healthcare. Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough, at both Chipola and UWF. As a first to provide education, training and Participants will earn industry certifi- said, “This project comes at the per- step, prospective students may visit the job placement assistance to meet the cates that represent portable skills rec- fect time for the college and the local website http://uwf.edu/floridahireed/ demand for high-skill workers in ognized by employers nation-wide. economy. This grant will allow us to and complete the “participant applica- Northwest Florida. Programs at Chipola College and provide the necessary training that tion form” to determine their eligibility The project, Florida Hire Ed, allows Washington-Holmes Technical Center will enable our citizens to fill these for assistance. Chipola College to enhance or increase included in this project will prepare positions. We look forward to working For information on this and other the employment prospects for low- information technology students to with UWF, the Washington-Holmes programs served by the One Stop income or under-employed individu- take industry certification exams in Technical Center and the Chipola Re- Center systems, call (850) 718-0326 als in Holmes, Washington, Jackson, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security +, gional Workforce Board as partners in or (850) 638-6089. Liberty and Calhoun counties. Funds Windows 7 (level 1), Server 2008, training more students for high-skill, The contact person at Chipola Col- will not pay for tuition; however, funds CompTIA Network +, and Ethical high-wage jobs in technology and lege is Vicki Mathis at (850) 718-2289. will support additional services for Hacking (level 2). Health sciences health care.” The Washington-Holmes contact is participants, such as textbooks, online programs included in the project are As further specifics of the proposal Stephanie Halley at (850) 638-1190.

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ARREST continued Why the turtle? from Find out at electscottphillips.com REPORTS page 3 and come enjoy a Free Fish Fry Friday, July 20 at 5 p.m. Man arrested for selling go-kart at the corner of Hwy 65 and Hwy 67 in Telogia A Bristol man is facing the go-kart had been sold Paid by Scott Phillips, Democrat, for County Commissioner, Dist. 5 several charges after he failed to for recycling at Cumbaa repair a customer’s go-kart and Enterprises. In May, an instead, sold it to a recycler. employee there recalled Kevin Hill, 51, had agreed to seeing something similar to MAKE A NOTE fix a go-kart for a woman earlier the missing go-kart several to email your classified this year. He had been working months earlier. When the out of a repair shop on SR 71 company’s records were ads in by noon Saturday! South. reviewed, a ticket was The owner of the Hammerhead found that documented that Email: [email protected] Twister go-kart said she last saw the go-kart was sold for $78 her property at the shop this past Kevin Hill for recycling on March 22 Call 643-3333 • Fax 643-3334 February, several weeks after by Kevin Hill. originally bringing it in. Hill has been charged with theft of When she later paid a visit to the shop, property worth less than $300, false she discovered that neither Hill nor the verification of ownership and dealing go-kart were there. in stolen property. He was given a An investigation by the Calhoun County conditional release following his arrest Sheriff’s Office led to the discovery that on July 10. Man arrested for riding off with someone else’s bike A 27-year-old Hosford man is being held without bond after he took off on someone else’s bike when he was asked to leave a home in the early morning hours of July 9. According to the arrest report, Everette Jedadiah Ellis was at a Dewber Road residence late Sunday night when others there - who said they were alarmed that he was drinking and smoking Mojo - told him to leave due to his behavior. When he departed sometime after midnight, a witness saw him take off on an 18-speed Roadmaster bike that belonged to Tammi Williams. A warrant was issued for Ellis, who was taken into custody

Everett Ellis July 11. He is being held without bond for violation of probation. Domestic dispute report in Hosford results in arrests A w o m a n and his girlfriend, wanted on an Audie Callejas, o u t s t a n d i n g had been drinking w a r r a n t f o r and got into an p e t t y t h e f t argument. She had was taken into left and gone to a custody after a neighbor’s home Liberty County before the deputy Sheriff’s Deputy arrived. responded to After running a a report of a Audie callejas Richard Burke check on Callejas, domestic dispute the deputy learned i n H o s f o r d she was wanted on Saturday night. a petty theft charge. She was taken into Deputy Jonathan Gentry arrived at a custody. Burlington Road residence and spoke Burke was also arrested and charged with Richard Earl Burke, 53, who said he with battery. Man charged with selling cocaine A 27-year-old man from of crack cocaine, using Stuart, FL is currently being $40 in cash from which the held on $20,000 bond following serial numbers had been his arrest for selling crack recorded. cocaine in Blountstown late The source made contact last year. with Vargas and exchanged Emilo Vargas was taken into $20 for an unspecified custody after a confidential amount of the drug. source was used to make The transaction, which a purchase from him on was recorded, took part Lockwood Avenue on Nov. within 1,000 feet of several Emilio Vargas 17, 2011. churches and two parks. According to the arrest Vargas is charged with report, someone working with the drug the sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of task force made a controlled purchase a park. July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 15 ARREST

REPORTS at The continued from page 14 savinDiamond gCorners A Blountstown man charged with 1 Pair battery following dispute with wife A Blountstown man locked him out of the house to was taken into custody avoid further conflict but he began after his wife called to banging on the door to get inside report that he had hit so he could get another drink. She Jeans her twice. said she opened the door and said Deputy Nathan he could come in if he would act Jordan was dispatched reasonably. She said he entered to the couple’s home the home and started yelling and $ on 22nd Street and en cursing. route, he saw Jay Allen She said she picked up the Pitts, 51, walking along Jay Allen Pitts 10 phone and went outside to call SR 20. He pulled up to 911. She stated that as she was speak with Pitts and asked him to get o f f in the patrol car so they could go to the walking out, Pitts came up behind her house. and hit her in the head and neck multiple When the deputy arrived at the house times. He then left and began walking to speak with Pitts’ wife, she told him down the street. Come in and check out they had been arguing all day due to He was charged with battery and is being held without bond. all the New Colors of her husband’s drinking. She said she Man charged with stealing beer A 21-year-old Blountstown man is being held on $1,500 bond after surveillance video at the Central Avenue East Southern Express showed him going to the back of the store and taking two beers from a case of Bud Light Platinum on May 3. The man, identified as Lyndon West, was seen on the video putting the two bottles in his pants. He took two The more bottles and brought them to the counter and paid for Diamond Corner them, according to a report from the Blountstown Police Located at 20634 E. Central in Blountstown Department. (850) 674-8801 "Fine Jewelry & Gifts" Custom Framing • Jewelry Repair • LAYAWAYS He was charged by a warrant and taken into custody Lyndon West July 12.

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Afternoon storm cloud

A shelf cloud is shown rolling through downtown Blountstown at 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday in this photo by local weather watcher Jean E. Weeks. She explains that a shelf cloud sometimes forms ahead of a severe, long-lasting thunderstorm such as a mesoscale convective system (MCS), multicell or supercell. Cold downdraft air surges out along the surface and lifts the (usually conditionally stable) warm air ahead of the storm up to condensation level. A smooth shelf-like cloud forms, skirting the thunderstorm. The shelf cloud is usually accompanied by a gustfront. Jean E. Weeks PHOTO Calm frightened felines and fearful Fidos when a thunderstorm begins Thunderstorms can be a wonder to behold ... for humans. Pets, however, may not be so enamored with the booms and crashes of thunder. Dogs, cats, even small rodents often become creatures of habit. They like knowing they are secure and what's to come next. Surprises and extraordinary events can put pets on edge. Loud noises often spook pets. Everything from noisy trucks to fireworks to low-flying airplanes may scare a pet, possibly leading to unpredictable behavior. Summer can induce anxiety in pets. Many cats and dogs will try to hide when they hear thunder or other loud noises. Pet parents can play off of this behavior and create safe sanctuaries to which their pets can retreat to ride out the noise. The following are a few tips to reduce pet anxiety when thunderstorms roll in. * Set up a comforting den. If your dog or cat sleeps in a crate, cage or a special nook in the house, use this area to establish a safe haven. Put comfortable pillows or mats on the floor and envelop the cage or spot with blankets. These items will help mask the sights and sounds of outdoors. Put in familiar toys or even one of your shirts to establish familiar and comforting scents. * Keep the windows closed and the drapes drawn. Minimize what cats and dogs can see or hear. If they don't know what is occurring outside, they likely won't be frightened. However, many pets have very good hearing, so loud thunderclaps might still be audible. * Put on soothing music. Throw on a show or songs that have steady, repetitive beats. This, too, will help mask the unpredictable sounds of a storm. * Walk your dog before the storm hits. * Don't punish the pet. Stressed pets may soil indoors, cower, fail to respond to commands, or engage in destructive behavior. It is important not to admonish the pet simply because he or she is scared. Doing so may only make the situation worse. * Don't comfort the pet, either. It may be tempting to sit and cuddle a dog or cat and reassure him that everything will be alright. This fawning over the pet may only help to reinforce negative behavior and the pet's inability to overcome the fears himself. * Talk to the vet. If fears are paralyzing your pet, talk to the veterinarian to see if behavior therapy or short-term medication use may help assuage fears. Some vets prescribe a mild tranquilizer to help pets. Because fear can cause skittishness, many pets end up running away from home during storms. It is imperative to keep identification on your pets at all times so they can be returned promptly if found. July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 17

Journey Stories

LEFT: R. L. Alford reads a bit of Calhoun County history as he points to a picture he found in one of the historical records at Saturday’s reception to celebrate the opening of the Smithsonian’s Journey Stories display at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown. BELOW LEFT: The hand of Sharon Crews rests on a historical record of Liberty County that included a picture of her grandfather. BELOW: Susan Mills examines a table filled with information on Wakulla County.

LEFT: Students visiting the ex- The Journey Stories display will hibit pour over books looking remain set up in the Clubhouse for the names of their grand- at the Panhandle Pioneer Settle- parents and hoping to find a photo or two. BELOW FAR ment through August 25. It fea- LEFT: The image of the old tures photos, stories and person- Blountstown High School build- al mementos from families who ing is featured on a blanket. BELOW: A “Moon- traveled to the Florida Panhandle shiner” doll sits to make their home. next to a framed slogan discour- aging the use of alcohol.

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Landric Snow Students getting into shape at camp draws Students in the Liberty Educational Adminstration Pre- his very K & Kindergarten (LEAC) program in Bristol have been own working hard to get in shape this summer. We have been cloud. practicing our sit ups, pushups and stretching exercises! Every one of our campers has shown an improvement in how many they can do of each one in one minute. We are so proud of all the progress they have made. Students have also been building their scientific muscles this summer, too. We have been learning about all the different kinds of clouds and making our own too. Every time we go outside we talk about the clouds and what they look like and why they move the way they do. Our campers have enjoyed learning about their 5 senses and how to make healthy food choices. We have all learned so much about many things this summer and will be doing so until the very end of camp!

BELOW LEFT: Gracie Faulk and Jalyn Lago make their own fluffy white clouds.

ABOVE: Jordan Pride shows his sit up skills.

LEFT: Amanda Cain gives Dylan Chester some help stretching to touch his toes.

BHS implements new parking rules This year, Blountstown High beginning August 1, 2012; we School will be implementing the use encourage seniors to bring in their of parking decals. Any student who signed lunch forms prior to the first drives to school will be required to blountstown day of school. Please see Brenda purchase a decal. Each student will Burnsed in the front office. be assigned a permanent parking spot high school Algebra 1 End-of-Course Exam on campus for the school year. This Retake will be administered on new requirement has been imple- August 7, 2012; any student partici- mented to increase the safety and pating in retakes will be contacted security of BHS students and their personal property. with detailed information on testing. The money earned from parking decals will go towards The next ACT will be held at Blountstown High student activities. Beginning August 1 BHS students School September 8. The registration deadline is August can come sign up for their parking decals. Decals can 17. Registration packets are not available at this time, be picked up from Brenda Burnsed or Carmen Overholt; students are encouraged to register online at www. the cost is $10. Students will need to bring a copy of actstudent.org. their driver’s license, proof of insurance and license plate Blountstown High School Open House will be held number; students will also need to be able to provide August 9 from 5-7 p.m.; students can pick up their class make, model, color and year of the vehicle. schedules at Open House. Seniors: Off-campus lunch forms will be available August 14 is the first day of school for students. Altha School to hold volleyball tryouts in August The volleyball either Altha Pub- last day of tryouts and regular season program at Altha altha lic School or Carr practice will begin Wednesday, Au- School will have School. Students gust 8. To possibly become part of volleyball tryouts wildcats must have all of the team, you must attend both tryout for the 2012 season the following: dates. If you are interested, please call Monday and Tues- 1) 2.0 GPA Altha School at 762-3121 and have day, August 6 and 7 from 4 p.m. to 2) current school physical (less your name put on the tryout list. This 6 p.m. Athletes are asked to arrive than a year old) will allow time to verify eligibility at 3:30 p.m. to sign in and verify 3) signed parental release form prior to tryout dates. eligibility. Tryouts will be for potential middle If you have any questions, you To be eligible, students must be school, junior varsity and varsity can contact LeAnna Hall at Altha rising sixth to 12th grade students at teams. The teams will be cut on the School. EDUCATION July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 19 School grades reflect new higher standards Tallahassee – As Florida continues efforts to component,” added Commissioner Robinson. “It is im- raise school performance, the state’s school grades are portant that we measure our schools by the performance being calculated using more rigorous of all students, since that is the most Job standards and new achievement levels. accurate and fair way to represent According to the 2012 school grades Tougher our diverse state.” report for elementary, middle and some Based on a recommendation by Market combination schools released by the assessments, higher the Commissioner’s Taskforce on Florida Department of Education, 89 achievement levels, Inclusion and Accountability, the percent of schools (2,301) earned an A, State Board of Education approved $ $ Call today: B, or C grade and 11 percent (285) earned new performance a policy ensuring that no school (850) 570-1499 a D or F grade. would drop more than one letter AVON “This has been a year of tremendous components figure grade from the previous year. This Earn Starter $ % only change for Florida’s students, teachers provides Florida’s public school Kit i0 40 www.youravon.com/tdavies and schools,” said Commissioner of into school leaders, teachers and students a year Education Gerard Robinson. “Florida’s grade results of transition to the new standards. economic future depends on preparing Florida has graded schools on School Health Support Aide our students for success. The high stan- an A-F scale since 1999, offering dards we have in place today will help parents, teachers, students and Ca l h o u n a n d Li b e r t y Co u n t y our students prepare for college, the workforce and life. taxpayers a simple and effective way to see how well I am confident that we are on the right path to prepare their schools are doing. High-performing schools and Medical experience with children preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant our students to compete with the best in the nation and those that improve their school grade may receive school preferred but not required. around the world.” recognition dollars and struggling schools will receive Florida has raised expectations for school grades five extra help to improve. Florida’s school improvement or Duties to include: Administer times in the past ten years. The results show that after an Differentiated Accountability program provides focused medications, perform screenings, provide initial drop, school grades improved consistently in the support for low-performing schools. Through five regional first aide, etc. in school health clinic. years that followed. As Florida moves toward implement- support teams, the Florida Department of Education offers ing the Common Core State Standards in 2014-15, the districts and schools the expertise of individuals with a Position available in progress seen over the next few years will smooth the proven track record of increasing student achievement. Calhoun and Liberty Counties. transition to the more challenging standards. The teams work directly with schools and districts to 2012 School Grades develop individualized improvement plans designed to To apply please visit https://peoplefirst.my- Elementary, Middle and Combination Schools increase student performance. For more information about florida.com/logon.htm. (without high school grades) Florida’s support for low-performing schools, visit the Closing Date: 7/23/2012 The school grades are as follows: Bureau of School Improvement. • A – 1,124 (43%) School Grade Resources For questions you may contact: • B – 667 (26%) For more information about the Florida school grading Jodi Granger, RN School Health Coordinator • C – 510 (20%) program and to view your school’s grade information, Calhoun and Liberty County Health Depart- • D – 238 (9%) visit “School Grades.” ments at (850) 643-2415, ext. 230 • F – 47 (2%) A summary of the 2012 school grading formula is “I am particularly pleased that it is the first time that we available at “Grading Florida’s Public Schools.” have included students who are just learning English and Parent resources and FAQs are available at “Florida’s e l p a n t e d students with disabilities in the school grade performance Path to Success” and “Just for Parents.” H W Experienced New grant helps students make smart MECHANIC decisions about future college financing Must have own tools. Knowledge Tallahassee – A new grant an important step to a secure financial their families make sound financial Dump Truck of Diesel and from the Division of Florida Col- future,” said Florida College System decisions about their postsecondary DRIVER Heavy Equip- leges and the Florida College System Chancellor Randy Hanna. “This grant education goals. In addition, the finan- ment, FORD ex- Foundation will help raise the finan- will help our colleges to get the word cial assistance outreach team provides Experienced Only perience a plus. cial literacy awareness of Florida out about new and existing programs assistance for high school and college Need Apply. Class Class A or B Flor- students and decrease the numbers that will help students make the best staff and students through interactive A or B Florida CDL ida CDL License. who default on student loans. The decisions for their situation.” on-campus presentations, financial License. Clean Driv- Up-to-date Medi- Financial Literacy Program Grant Colleges are encouraged to create literacy brochures and posters and ing Record. Up-to- cal Card. will help students make better deci- or enhance their own financial literacy individual student counseling. date Medical Card. sions about how to pay for college programs or utilize existing programs For more information about the Apply in person at: by awarding a $10,000 grant to 10 such as the Navigating your Financial Navigating Your Financial Future C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. / 22574 NE SR 20 Florida colleges to augment current Future website. The free program is program or to contact a member of Hosford, FL 32334 / (850) 379-8116 financial literacy programs or develop offered by the Florida Department of the financial assistance outreach team, Deadline: 7-25-12 / Drug Free Workplace • EEO new programs. Education’s Office of Student Finan- visit www.navigatingyourfinancial- “Paying for college efficiently is cial Assistance to help students and future.org/. 85 positions - Temporary/seasonal work planting, cultivating and harvesting broccoli and potatoes, from 8/3/2012 to 10/26/2012 Florida moves to GED computer-based testing at Smith’s Farm Inc., Presque Isle, ME. One Tallahassee – In an effort The new computer-based testing month of previous experience required in to help adults earn their high school One-stop experience will provide adult learners the job described. Saturday work required. diploma in a more efficient and flex- with more flexibility as they juggle Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. $10.56/hr or current applicable AEWR or applicable piece ible manner, Florida is moving to offer their jobs and families. rates depending on crop activity. Workers the computer-based GED test. registration, While the new computer-based test are guaranteed ¾ of work hours of total pe- The GED Testing Service is part- has the same test content currently instant scores, riod. Work tools, supplies, equipment sup- nering with five Florida communities offered on the paper test, the new plied by employer without charge to worker. to offer registration, scheduling and flexible testing system will introduce a streamlined Housing with kitchen facilities provided at testing on a computer. The computer- process that allows online registration no cost to only those workers who are not based test will be available at testing and scheduling any time of the day reasonably able to return same day to their centers in Alachua, Citrus, Escambia, appointments or night, flexible testing appointment place of residence at time of recruitment. Highlands and Walton counties. windows and quicker test results. Transportation and subsistence expenses to “I am pleased that Florida is Individuals wishing to register to work site will be paid to nonresident workers making the GED testing process more flexible and take the GED test should visit GED Testing Service to not later than upon completion of 50% of the accessible,” said Commissioner of Education Gerard find the testing centers in their area. job contract. Interviews required. Apply for Robinson. “The improved process will provide adult The online registration process allows users to select this job at nearest State Workforce Agency in learners the opportunity to earn their GED credential the testing date and time that works the best for them. state in which this ad appears, or One Stop so they can get a better paying job, enter the workforce Career Center 16908 Northeast Pear Street, or register for college training programs to support For more information about the new GED online Suite 2, Blountstown, FL 32424. Provide themselves and their families.” registration process, visit GED test on computer. copy of this ad. VA Job Order #65129. Page 20 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 18, 2012

4-H members build two garden boxes for Veterans Civic Center from the Liberty County Extension Office The Wyman’s Teen Outreach Program (TOP) is a national program for teens whose effective- ness has been proven in 30 years of operation. Based upon the principles of youth development and the socio-emotional well being and mental health of teens. Wyman’s TOP is an approach that provides teens with the necessary supports and opportunities to prepare for successful adult- hood and avoid problem behavior. In Liberty County, the Teen Outreach Pro- gram (TOP) has been able to work with the 4-H program this summer by participating in com- munity service learning activities. We have also partnered with National Association of Home Builders and the Bristol Youth Academy to build two garden boxes that will be on display at the Civic Center. This provides all involved an op- portunity to learn Life Skills, Healthy Behaviors and a Sense of Purpose as we begin to plant a small garden. We would like to thank all those Andy Revell and Justin Cessna are shown with Garet Shuler, TOP Facilitator from the Liberty County who helped in this project. Health Department, as they build a garden box.

Privacy risks increase as mobile phones do more My Family, My Community In the not-so-distant past, cell phones did little more than make phone calls. Today, users can connect to the Internet, take videos and photos, make transactions, Past, Present, Future and even pinpoint their exact location. Many people consider their cell phones their life lines, keeping appointments organized, contact num- bers and e-mails handy, and even storing important photos. Though today's phones featured advanced safety measures, a phone can still be hacked or stolen. One of the newer privacy concerns is software de- veloped to find out information stored within the phone and also where the phone has been. Although this tech- nology can be advantageous, particularly in the case of locating criminals or lost children, the possibilities for unethical use abound. In a digital world, privacy is much harder to come by. Protecting your privacy should be a top priority, and there are a few ways cell phone users can keep their privacy from being compromised. * Clean out the phone before selling or donating it. Failure to do so may provide the next user with archived messages and contact lists that you may think have been erased but are really stored in the depth of the phone's memory. Before you get rid of an old phone, use the phone's reset codes to return it to its default settings. * Be aware of vishing. This is similar to phishing e- mail scams. Vishing involves fraudulent phone calls or text messages being sent to get banking numbers or info. * Buy a basic phone. If you are concerned with all of the things smartphones can do, including mirroring your phone actions on a computer account, consider buying a phone that does little more than make phone calls. * Turn on privacy settings. Most phones come with settings that can be turned on or off, depending on the level of privacy you desire. You may be able to disable GPS pinpointing or logging of messages. Read the user's manual prior to using the phone to learn all of the intri- cacies. * Don't give out personal information in public. Don't ramble off personal information in public areas or where there are large crowds. Be aware of your surroundings Elect R SHARON and who may be listening. * Limit access to certain Web sites on your phone. It may be difficult to tell when a connection is secure and encrypted. Therefore, it may be best to make banking REVELL transactions from a home computer instead of from a 3 3 mobile phone. Dedicated Honest MACKEY Cell phone privacy is something to take seriously. FOR Supervisor of Elections With all of the advancements in phone technology, it's 3 Responsible 3 Sincere easier than ever before for criminals to invade your privacy. Political advertisement paid for & approved by Sharon Revell Mackey, Democrat, for Supervisor of Elections July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 21

RIGHT: Sarah Shuler, 10, takes aim with her compound bow as 4-H Archery she participates in last week’s Liberty County 4-H archery camp. Day Camp

BELOW: Flint Walker, 15, removes his arrows from the bullseye on the target as archery camp participants look on. Walker, an accomplished archer, was one of the teen counselors for the event. Students learn bow

andfrom the Liberty Countyarrow Extension Office groupbasics also discussed the history of ar- Liberty County 4-H held an Archery chery. The youth spent a lot of time Day Camp at the Veterans Memorial on the range finding that target prac- Civic Center and Park on July 10 & tice is a lot of fun. While on the range, 11 under the direction of 4-H Program the youth had to be attentive to the Assistant Cathia Schmarje. whistle commands. Being attentive is Neil Shuler and Flint Walker, who a character trait and life skill that will have been involved in the 4-H archery be used throughout their lives. program for a number of years, served The Liberty County 4-H program as teen counselors. The eight youth has had to for several years recurve they worked with had abilities ranging bows and recently received a grant from beginners to advanced. from the Easton Foundation that pur- Safety is the most important aspect chased new targets as well as 12 com- of archery that many times is taken pound bows. for granted. The rules and range com- Youth ages eight to 18 can partici- LEFT: mands were covered first and fore- pate in 4-H Archery Clubs that will be Camp counselor most. The beginners were taught to held twice monthly at both Tolar and Neil Shuler, 16, use the safety equipment then they Hosford Schools. takes aim with his compound bow. discussed the parts of the bow and Please call the UF/IFAS, Liberty arrow. Most people associate bows County Extension office at 643-2229 RIGHT: and arrows with only hunting but the for more details. Kilyn Gautier, 8, readies her bow and arrow for her turn on the shoot- ing line.

BELOW: Young archers remove their arrows from targets before getting ready for another round.

PHOTOS BY PHIL COALE Page 22 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 18, 2012 EDUCATION UF researchers awarded $5.5 million in federal grants to help teachers reduce disruptive classroom behavior GAINESVILLE — University of elevated risk for or which correc- dents as it is the program’s title. It’s actu- Florida education researchers have re- future develop- “Up to 10 percent of mid- tive behaviors ally a two-unit, 26-lesson curriculum that ceived two federal grants totaling $5.5 ment, and most dle school students have they learned that shows students how their minds work and million to conduct studies aimed at re- have never been in day. how they can use that knowledge to take ducing significant behavior problems in structured class- significant behavioral issues The second control over their own behavior and their children that can disrupt the classroom room situations be- that merit some attention federal grant, learning process. learning environment. fore,” Conroy said. outside of what is normally worth $1.5 mil- “Up to 10 percent of middle school stu- Their intervention research targets “Through 14 weeks provided in our education lion, supports the dents have significant behavioral issues at-risk children during two of the most of classroom-based work of Univer- that merit some attention outside of what critical times of their development — coaching, we will system. We are developing sity of Florida is normally provided in our education before they enter kindergarten and the train teachers to lessons that tap self-control special education system,” Smith said. “We are developing transitional middle school years, grades 6 implement effec- skills such as monitoring professors Ste- lessons that tap self-control skills such as through 8. The highly competitive grants tive instructional phen Smith and monitoring your thoughts, inhibiting im- were awarded by the U.S. Department of strategies for im- your thoughts, inhibiting im- Ann Daunic, who pulses, planning better, and adapting to Education. proving children’s pulses, planning better, and are developing changing situations.” The prekindergarten study, funded by a emotional behavior adapting to changing situa- a lesson series “These high-level skills — known col- $4 million grant, is a joint effort between competence.” Con- teaching middle lectively as ‘executive functions’ — are tions.” - UF SPECIAL EDUCATION special education and early-childhood roy said the BEST Professor Stephen Smith school students fundamental to helping students set per- researchers at UF and Virginia Common- in CLASS model with significant sonal goals, control their emotions and wealth University. Co-investigators Mau- emphasizes both behavior prob- improve their social problem-solving reen Conroy of UF and Kevin Sutherland individual and class-wide interventions to lems techniques to control their emotions abilities.” of VCU will examine the efficacy of their improve interactions between the teach- and behavior in social situations. Starting in August, the researchers will experimental intervention — called BEST er and students and enhance the overall “The middle school years are difficult spend two years developing and testing in CLASS — that showed high promise classroom atmosphere for learning. enough for students in their pre-teen and the In Control lessons in collaboration in a preliminary study. “Teachers discuss classroom rules and early adolescent years. Those with serious with special education teachers, school The four-year investigation will in- routines with students and praise specific emotional and behavioral disorders face counselors and school psychologists at volve 120 voluntary prekindergarten positive behavior — for example, sitting tremendous obstacles to learning,” Smith two Gainesville schools — Lincoln and classrooms, most of them in Head Start and waiting their turn in a circle during said. “They require focused attention to Fort Clarke middle schools. Participating programs, split between UF’s home re- a game or sharing time,” she said. “Such help them develop the essential skills for students will be from small classrooms gion in North Central Florida and VCU’s strategies aren’t necessarily new, but we modifying their behavior, and we need to especially for students with emotional hometown of Richmond, VA. Each year, show teachers how to use them more pre- catch them before they drop out of school and behavioral disorders. 90 children identified as high-risk for cisely and intensely for given situations. or end up in the juvenile or adult justice The UF researchers will continually emotional and behavioral disorders will The teacher works to prevent any prob- systems.” refine and polish the curriculum and ex- undergo the intervention; a second group lem behaviors during typical classroom Smith and Daunic, with doctoral stu- pand testing in the third year. If their cur- of 90 at-risk children will serve as a com- activities.” dent Brian Barber, are developing a cur- riculum effectively improves students’ parison group. The treatment also has a home-school riculum for teachers of children with behavior and learning, they will publish “As many as one-fourth of children component where teachers send home a emotional and behavioral disorders, and their preliminary findings and develop in Head Start classes exhibit significant daily “behavior report card” stating, in a they’ve given it a name — In Control a professional development package for problem behaviors that place them at positive manner, how their child behaved — that’s as much a mantra for the stu- additional large-scale testing.

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obituaries Richard Eugene “Ricky” Hansford Altha–Richard Eugene “Ricky” Hansford, 55, of Altha, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at his home. William Fred Bailey He was born in Marianna and had lived in Calhoun Marianna–William Fred Bailey, 69, of Marianna, County most of his life. He was a line technician with passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in Marianna. He Fairpoint Communications for 35 years and attended was born November 16, 1942 in Goodwater, AL and the Abe Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. had lived in Marianna since 2004, coming from Silva, He was preceded in death by his Father, Richard NC. He was a retired Lieutenant with the Wakulla Harold Hansford. County Sheriff’s Dept. with 30 years of service. He was Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Karen Hans- a Mason, a York Rite Mason and a Shriner. He was of ford of Altha; two sons, Kevin Hansford and his wife, the Baptist faith. Elizabeth and Brian Hansford and his wife, Krystal; Survivors include his wife, Barbara Bailey of one daughter, Kayla Dalton and her husband, Eddie; Two locations to serve you Marianna; one son, Mark Davis of Cullman, AL; four his mother, Louvenia “L.V.” (Chason) Hansford; one Blountstown and Bristol daughters, Sharon Wisham and her husband, Steve and brother, Terry Hansford, all of Altha and eight grand- Angela Bailey, both of Crawfordville, Martha Bailey and 674-5449 or 643-5410 children. Visit us online: www.adamsfh.com Melanie Lynch and her husband, Les, both of Tallahas- Family will receive friends Wednesday, July 18 from see; two brothers, James Bailey of Sylacauga, AL and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home in Blount- Johnny Bailey of Lincoln, AL; three sisters, Mary Skelton stown. of Childersburg, AL, Clara Bailey of Crawfordville and Services will be held Thursday, July 19 at 11 a.m. evis Funeral Patricia Barnett of Sylacauga, AL, 15 grandchildren and at the Abe Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church with three great-grandchildren. Reverend Michael Morris and Reverend Dewayne Home of BristolBristolof Services were held Friday, July 13 at Friendship Tolbert officiating. Interment will follow in Sunny Hill Baptist Church in Crawfordville with Reverend Michael Cemetery near Altha. & Crematory Hall officiating. Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions at adamsfh.com. All existing pre-need and at may be made to the American Cancer Society. need contracts are now handled Burl Griffin by the Bevis family and staff. Susan Diane Pippin Grand Ridge–Burl Griffin, 73, of Grand Ridge, Sneads–Susan Diane Pippin, 53, of Sneads, passed passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at his home. He All operations of the funeral process away Thursday, July 12, 2012 in Marianna. She was born was described by many as a strong willed, determined man who never met a stranger. B will be handled on location at September 9, 1958 in Marianna to the late Jake and Ida He was preceded in death by two sons, two brothers 12008 NW State Road 20. Lou (Bryant) Pippin. She was a bookkeeper for Admiral and both parents. Benbow Lodge in Chattahoochee for many years. CALL 643-3636 Survivors include his ex-wife, Adeline Griffin; one She was preceded in death by her parents. son, Robert Griffin; three daughters, Anne Rabon, Jeanie Todd Wahlquist, Rocky Bevis & Ed Peacock Survivors include two brothers, James Pippin of Griffin and Dawna Johnson, 12 grandchildren and two Licensed Funeral Directors Sneads and Allen Pippin of Mobile, AL; and one sister, great-grandchildren. Barbara McDaniel of Altha. Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 17 at Memorial services were held Sunday, July 15 at Ad- Shady Grove Cemetery with Reverend Daniel Yoder ams Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend David Good- officiating. Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads was in charge Peavy Funeral Home man officiating. Memorialization was by cremation. of the arrangements. & Crematory Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Covenant of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made Hospice of Marianna, 4215 Kelson Avenue, Suite E, at adamsfh.com. Marianna, FL 32446, or your local American Cancer Society. Arvenia C. Foister Port ST. Joe–Arvenia C. Foister, 84, of Port St. Charles Lundy Hansford, Jr. Joe, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in Port St. Marianna–Charles Lundy Hansford, Jr., 91, of Joe. She was born April 19, 1928 in Bainbridge, GA and Marianna (Alliance Community), passed away Sunday, had lived in Port St. Joe for the past 50 years, coming July 8, 2012 in Blountstown. He was born January 12, from Bainbridge, GA. She was a homemaker and a 1921 in Alliance and had lived in Jackson County all Your hometown funeral home since 1994 member of the Baptist faith. of his life. He was a retired farmer and a member of Survivors include two sons, Douglas Foister and his the Baptist faith. Funeral Services with Dignity, wife, Janice and Waylon Foister and his wife, Marie, Survivors include his daughter, Charlotte Howard of Caring and Professionalism. both of Panama City; one daughter, Judy Foister of Mexico Beach; one half-sister, Christine Cook of Quincy Panama City. and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marlon Peavy Graveside services were held Friday, July 13 at Mt. Services were held Tuesday, July 10 at Peavy Funeral A Hometown Funeral Director Pleasant Cemetery in Vada, GA with Reverend James Home Chapel with Reverend Jack Strader officiating. You Can Trust and Depend On! Brogdon officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge Telephone (850) 674-2266 of the arrangements. of the arrangements.

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Eddie Joe White for Liberty County Sheriff

Greetings Liberty County, I would like to begin this article by thanking New manatee, sea you the reader for taking the time to familiar- ize yourself with what I stand for as a candi- turtle decals issued date and for caring about the future of Liberty New editions of manatee and sea turtle decals are County. The fact that we must make a change available at local tax collectors’ offices across the state. in the office of the Sheriff is overwhelmingly clear. We must as a community look to the The popular decals, produced annually by the Florida future for positive and progressive changes. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), The safety and security of our county has provide an important source of funds for the state’s ef- been compromised and on that premise, I forts to conserve Florida’s manatees and sea turtles. submit to you, that we must make a change! Anyone donating $5 will receive a decal. Donations The current Sheriff has had four years to serve support manatee and sea turtle research, rehabilitation you and earn your trust. If he has failed to do and educational programs, as well as FWC conserva- so in that length of time, there is no reason tion efforts. to believe that the next four years will be any “It’s great to see our decals everywhere – on cars, different. trucks, boats and trailers. Decals are a fantastic and All of my professional life has been dedi- affordable way to show the importance of protecting cated to public service. I have 21 years of ex- Florida’s manatees and sea turtles,” said the FWC’s sea perience in law enforcement and corrections, side my staff to combat our drug problem, turtle program leader, Robbin Trindell. “Many FWC many of those years spent serving you proudly solve crimes and make the office of the Sheriff animal recovery initiatives are made possible with as a deputy sheriff. As a security specialist at a respected and professional department that revenue produced by our decal programs.” Florida State Hospital in the forensics depart- you can be proud of. The full-color, waterproof decals are designed to stick ment my job is extremely challenging because I have listened to your concerns and they on boats or other vehicles. I deal with some of Florida’s most violent of- are valid. With your support, I will incorporate Decals from past years also are available for people fenders. I have supervised a security depart- your concerns into my mission to reform the who want to start a collection or need to replace a de- ment consisting of up to 100 employees. I office of the Liberty County Sheriff, because cal. have certifications in law enforcement and cor- the Sheriff serves you. I love this county and This is the 21st year FWC decals have been created for rections and have countless hours of accred- its people. With your vote, I will be a fair Sher- the Save the Manatee Trust Fund and Marine Resources ited training through the Florida Department iff that is accountable to each individual no Conservation Trust Fund. of Law Enforcement in areas such as domes- matter where you live in the county or whether For more information on manatee and sea turtle tic violence prevention, narcotics recognition you are rich or poor. My promise to you is that decals, please visit MyFWC.com/Manatee or MyFWC. and many others that support professional- I will “Restore the Trust”, in the office of the com/SeaTurtle. ism within the work place. I have maintained Sheriff. a flawless work record throughout my career, On August 14th, you as the voter must de- but it is not just my years of public service that cide what qualities a candidate should possess Workshops on gopher I am proud of. I have worked at everything in order to improve the office of the Sheriff. As from carpentry, to pulling wrenches and toting your candidate what I offer is this: Honesty and tortoises are planned a chain saw for local loggers to supplement Integrity. I have conducted my life and profes- my income. I know what hard work is and feel sional career in a manner that I am proud of The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- blessed that God gave me the ability to do it and with your support I will bring these quali- mission (FWC) will conduct regional workshops to and find enjoyment in it. ties to the Office of the Liberty County Sher- present information on the management plan revisions What sets me apart is the combination of my iff. Should you wish to contact me, I can be and permitting guidelines for gopher tortoises. age, physical ability, training and experience reached at home (850) 379-8609, by cell (850) The goal of these workshops is to identify ways local in law enforcement. The office of the Sheriff 524-3275. governments can participate in protecting one of Florida’s needs more than short term improvements. Or by e-mail, EddieWhitecampaign_2012@ threatened species. In addition, the FWC will discuss What I offer is lasting change. Because the yahoo.com. financial incentives available for local governments. Sheriff is expected to serve the public 365 Respectfully, Flagler County is the site of the first workshop on days a year, 24 hours a day to meet the chal- Aug. 3. Eddie Joe White lenges that our county faces, it will require a Workshops will be held in additional counties in the Sheriff with energy and drive, I possess both. Candidate for coming weeks. For more information, including the With your support I will work tirelessly along proposed draft revisions of the Gopher Tortoise Man- Liberty County Sheriff agement Plan, visit MyFWC.com/GopherTortoise and PAID BY EDDIE JOE WHITE, DEMOCRAT, FOR LIBERTY COUNTY SHERIFF click on “Management Plan.” Wildlife July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 25 FWC sets up hotline for reporting nuisance alligators Alligators are active during the warm- safer around alligators: weather months, and there’s a good 3Be aware of the possibility of alliga- chance that people who live around water tors when you are in or near fresh or brack- will encounter these native creatures. ish water. Bites may occur when people do Alligators are deceptively quick, both not pay close enough attention to their sur- in and out of the water. If someone is bit- roundings when working or recreating near ten by an alligator, he or she should seek water. medical attention as soon as possible. 3Do not swim outside of posted swim- Alligator bites can result in serious in- ming areas or in waters that might be in- fections requiring specific antibiotic treat- habited by large alligators. ment, according to Florida Fish and Wild- 3Alligators are most active between life Conservation Commission (FWC) dusk and dawn. Therefore, avoid swim- officials. ming at night. Avoid the risk of an alligator bite by 3Dogs and cats are similar in size to the not taking matters into your own hands or natural prey of alligators. Don’t allow pets putting yourself in harm’s way. to swim, exercise or drink in or near waters Call the FWC’s Nuisance Alligator that may contain alligators. Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (392-4286) 3Never feed alligators – it’s dangerous to report any alligator you believe poses a and illegal. threat to people, pets or property. 3Dispose of fish scraps in garbage cans “If there’s an issue with an alligator, at boat ramps and fish camps. Do not throw call the FWC and let the experts take care them into the water. Although you are not of it,” said FWC Lt. Scott Lee, Taylor intentionally feeding alligators when you County watch supervisor. “We certainly do this, the result can be the same. don’t want anyone getting hurt attempt- 3Observe and photograph alligators larger and the complaint meets other qualifying ing to capture, kill or subdue an alligator.” only from a distance. criteria, SNAP will issue a permit to a contracted Taking an alligator without a permit is a viola- 3Leave alligators alone. Handling even small nuisance alligator trapper authorizing the removal tion of FWC rules, and anyone intentionally kill- alligators can result in injury. State law prohibits of the animal. ing an alligator could be cited, Lee explained. killing, harassing or possessing alligators. In 2010, SNAP received 13,047 nuisance alliga- The Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program tor complaints, resulting in the removal of 5,856 (SNAP) uses contracted nuisance alligator trap- For more information on alligators, visit My- nuisance alligators. pers throughout the state to remove alligators that FWC.com/Alligator. Here are some tips people can use to stay have become a problem. If an alligator is 4 feet or Flood waters can displace wildlife Visit us The rising wa- past floods, and you ter levels caused by definitely don't want to Tropical Storm Deb- get near them. The en- online by are forcing many tire colony of ants aban- critters to find higher dons their mound when ground. Snakes, al- floods arrive. They then at ligators and fire ants bind together into a ball top the list of dis- that floats until the ants placed wildlife. drift to higher ground.” The Florida Fish Displaced wildlife and Wildlife Conser- can be seen during un- vation Commission usual times of day and (FWC) cautions the in unusual places, such public that snakes as a residential area. can be on the move “If you do see an as they flee flooded animal in your yard, the areas. best course of action is “When you are to leave it alone. Don't out in your yard, es- approach it. Don't try to pecially if you have feed it. The animal is not standing water, be focused on your surroundings trying to relocate to your property; it’s most likely CLJ and be on the lookout for snakes,” said Eric Dennis, using your property as a corridor to find a new, drier FWC biologist. place to live,” Dennis said. The FWC has information about the various Dennis also said it’s important that nothing is left snakes, both venomous and non-venomous, that live out around the property that could inadvertently at- in Florida. Check out the Living with Snakes area of tract wildlife. Attractants include trash cans, unse- MyFWC.com. cure pet food and pet food dishes, barbecue grills, News “Alligators can also be on the move with the ris- wildlife feeders for birds or squirrels, and compost ing water,” Dennis said. piles for food scraps. Secure these items so wildlife If you see alligator somewhere it shouldn't be, does not have access to them. don't attempt to move it or grab it. Call the FWC's “If you see an animal that is hurt, don’t approach Nuisance Alligator Hotline: 866-FWC-GATOR it. The animal could respond badly to your kindness .COM (866-392-4286). The FWC brochure “A Guide to and end up hurting its would-be rescuer. If it isn't Living with Alligators” has plenty of helpful advice. hurt, it may be stressed from the changes in its envi- It is available for download at MyFWC.com/Alliga- ronment and still strike out, even if you're attempt- tor. ing to help it. Remember it’s a wild animal,” Dennis “Although the FWC doesn’t handle insects, an- said. other problem that may be encountered is floating If you see something really out of the ordinary, mounds of fire ants that are also attempting to avoid you can always report it to Wildlife Alert at 888- T the rising waters,” Dennis said. “I've seen this in 404-3922. Page 26 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 18, 2012

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Many items for the after 9 p.m. (CT). 7-11, 7-18 for hanging two ways, 22 1/2x18 3 BD, 2 BA, 1,200 sq ft ALTHA 1/2 like new $13. Retro beveled with carport, 1/2 acre lot, wall mirror, heavy, very sturdy, Mobile Home Hardi siding, metal roof, f o r tile and laminate flooring, 2 BD / 1 BA Apartment Rent in FOR RENT vaulted great room, oak f o r Rent in Al t h a Blountstown $350 m o n t h 3BR/2BA Home for rent in Altha. Central Blountstown cabinets with granite tops. heat/air, large yard, very large deck w/ d e p o s i t $200 French Doors opening from living room. Good downtown 14x70 mobile home, 2 BD, 1 BA located $ NO PETS Laundry room w/cabinets, large water heat- location. on 18th Street, max of 3 people please. 115,900 er. Has stove, microwave, newer frig, riding Unfurnished. water furnished. NO PETS. 100% Financing with approved credit 762-3706 mower on site for mowing. 2 Blks South Walk to everything. of Altha School. City water and garbage month + deposit pick-up. E-mail stephanie.mpowell@ya- Call David at $350 Call 762-8185 hoo.com for address and for appointment to see inside. $500 monthly rent. 1st/last or 447-2025 (850) 674-1000 or (850) 674-3694 7-18 T 8-8 month’s rent required. Tenant required to after 5 p.m. or leave message FOR RENT get tenants rental insurance policy prior to (850) 674-1706 moving in (approx. 125-150. a year) and sign rental agreement. Pets determined on Br i s t o l individual bases. Ready to move in. • Mobile home lots • 3 BD/2 BA WANTED: Mobile Homes LIBERTY COUNTY REAL ESTATE 10 ACRES CLEARED LAND Bl o u n t s t o w n ZONED MOBILE Will buy 10 to 1,000 acres, •1 room efficiency, utilities HOME OR HOUSE included •Commercial, Old $1,000 DOWN reasonably priced. Mexican Restaurant •Day $392.94 PER MO. care location available •2 NO QUALIFYING Immediate closing. BD, 1 1/2 BA Townhouses OWNER FINANCING Call (850) 544-5441 or (850) 570-0222 643-7740 OWNER (813) 253-3258 July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 27

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Beige recliner, $20 OBO. Love 12 ft. fiberglass boat, T-hull with County in the Aspalaga area. Call seat, burgundy and navy, $30 a 50 hp Mercury motor, trolling 643-2799. 7-18, 7-25 OBO. Wing chair, royal blue, like motor, trailer in good condition, new, $40 OBO. Call 209-0163. $2,000 OBO. Call 643-8263 after FOUND: Dachshund, black 7-11, 7-18 6 p.m. weekdays. 7-18, 7-25 male on Glory Hill Road in Altha. Showed up on front porch about Good used furniture and appli- two weeks ago. Call 762-4168. ances needed at Calhoun Liberty 7-11, 7-18 Ministry Center. Call 674-1818. UFN WATER WELL SUPPLIES MOTORCYLES Do you need parts for ‘That WANTED Darn Pump’? 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Because tasks can but you have not quite narrowed trucks selection log on to www. seem to sneak up on you, down what that change will be. Kittens, kittens and a side of get the planning started early Sit down and work on some nicecarofforgottencoastllc.com. BC/7-25-12/$12 more kittens! We are looking for and work up an itinerary. ideas this week. a good loving home. We are fe- HOMES & LAND TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 male, healthy, bursting with ener- Take some time to look The only way you will know CARS gy and bundles of joy. We are 12 2008 custom built home, 1 BD, through your checkbook or if your ideas have merit is weeks old and have had our kitten 1 BA, 576 sq. ft. Must be moved, online bills history, Taurus. to stick you neck out and take check up and a second vaccina- $20,000 cash. Call 591-9873, You may have a few unexpected a chance once in a while, 1989 Toyota Tercel, extra clean tion. Can you provide us with love inside and out, approximately only serious inquiries please. expenses on the horizon and Scorpio. You just may be and a good home? If so, we’ll give 7-11, 7-18 you’ll need to some extra cash. surprised at the feedback. 49,000 miles, good tires, cold AC you hours of enjoyment and great and a good radio, $1,800 firm. companionship. For more infor- Land for sale, 4 acres in Telogia GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Call 674-8437. 7-18, 7-25 mation about us or to meet us and with county water and highway Loss is not something easily There’s not much else you see how loveble we are, please overcome, Gemini. If you’ve lost can do with regard to a tenuous frontage. Call 445-5002. 2005 Chevy Malibu, 130,000 call our Foster Mom, Ruth at (850) someone you love due to reloca- relationship, Sagittarius. So miles in good condition, $4,000. 6-27 T 7-25 237-2740. 7-11, 7-18 tion or illness, surround yourself it’s best if you just cut your Call 575-8194. 7-11, 7-18 with a good support team until losses and move on. You’ll 1994 Mobile home, 16x80, 2 BD, you rebound a bit. make new friends easily. New Zealand rabbit, male, ap- proximately 12 weeks old, $10. 2 BA, in great condition, handi- CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Call 447-0189. 7-11, 7-18 capped accessible, $14,500. Call Never say never, Cancer, Although you want to be every- VEHICLE (317) 682-8625 or (601) 926- Shih tzu Poodle, two years old, because you may look foolish thing to everyone, there’s only so 4095. 6-27 T 7-18 when you eventually do the much of you to go around, Cap- ACCESSORIES $50. Call 674-3264. 7-11, 7-18 things you said you never ricorn. Don’t spread yourself too Auto radio with cassette play- would. Instead, be open to all thinly because it can take quite a er, removed from a Chrysler to possibilities and opportunities. while to recuperate after. Buy, sell or trade in the upgrade the system. Still works Journal Classifieds YARD SALES LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 great, free. Call 643-7567 or 674- Great ideas often arrive Aquarius, you are ready to 5257. 7-11, 7-18 with little effort, Leo. It’s dabble in something that you HOSFORD turning those ideas into a work- and you alone enjoy. Figure out Yard Sale, Saturday, July 21 ing project that can often take a what you need to get started LOST & FOUND from 7-11 a.m., located on Hwy. 65 lot of energy. However, Gemini, and begin building around your HUNTING/FISHING you’re up for the challenge. specific interest or hobby. FOUND: Two male Schnauzer just left of Hosford School. DVDs, 12 gauge ‘Thumbuster’ shotgun, type dogs, gray and black, one CDs, books, kitchen items and so VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 $175. Call 643-3509. 7-18, 7-25 with clipped hair. Found in Liberty much more. Call 379-8538. For the most part you’re With so many friends insistent on doing things seeking your attention, yourself and taking the difficult Pisces, you just may be the route, Virgo. Try to let go a little star of a particular social this week and let someone else event that may come Small Town Tom handle things for a change. up this week. A cartoon by Mike Barnhouse FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JULY 15 JULY 18 Jesse Ventura, Former Wrestler (61) Joe Torre, Baseball executive (72)

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JULY 21 Robin Williams, Actor (60) Page 28 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 18, 2012 Journey Stories

The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown is seum on Main Street. The exhibit, known as “Journey facility located in North Florida that has been selected featuring a special exhibit in partnership with the Smith- Stories,” is on view in the settlement clubhouse and for the exhibit. All other locations are in South Cen- sonian Institution and Florida Humanities Council Mu- will run from July 14 - August 25, 2012. This is the only tral and South Florida. The story shown here is one of

LEFT: Ross General Store located in Youngstown on Highway 231 in the early 1940s. ABOVE: Mary Frances (Boyer) and Lee Monroe Ross in Youngstown, FL sometime in the 1950s. Youngstown’s origins date to the 1880s by Sarah (Ross) Sapp Peace, then F. C. Davis. The Justice Youngstown’s beginning date back to of the Peace and Constable offices the 1880s. The Nixon family homesteaded were located in the Woodham Gen- land two miles south of the town and eral Store on Highway 231. During established the first community in the the 1940-50s, there were two service area. That area was known as the Nixon stations, Cecil Gainer and Rains; two Community. cafes, the Youngstown Cafe (across When the lumbering and turpenting the road from our home) owned and industries moved into the Youngstown operated by Lou and Eddie Graham area in about 1900, the Nixon Community and Johnson Cafe, located on the died. Newcomers settled in Youngstown, north end of town; Hellers Motel, where the lumbering and turpenting op- Waller School, Youngstown Baptist erations were. Church, the First Methodist Church, Youngstown was named after a Mr. the Black Baptist Church and two Young, first name lost in time, that oper- cemeteries. Many names of early ated the first turpentine still on Little Bear residents can be found on headstones Creek in early 1900. The settlement was in the Youngstown Cemetery and the known by two names, Youngs and Law- Black Cemetery. rence, another early settler. Elder Daniel J. Parker, a Primitive Along with the lumbering and turpentine Baptist minister and his wife, Mary industries, Youngstown was also a farming Van (Luke) (great-grandparents) community. More farms existed there than moved to the Youngstown area from in any other section of Bay County. Major Sycamore, GA between 1897 to crops grown were cotton, corn, peanuts, 1998. Their first home was located oats, sweet potatoes and castor beans. The on Scotts Ferry Road. Elder Parker FRONT ROW, from left: Retha Vann (Parker) and David Monroe Ross. turpentine still was located just south of preferred the land he found there to BACK ROW: Herbert, David Martin, Louise, Lee Monroe and Ira. the Commissary and across Highway 231 the property offered for sale in St. from the Bay Line Depot. Andrews. Elder Parker operated a The first post office was located in the Nixon community in a resident’s home railroad cross tie business during the week and was a circuit preacher on the whose name has been lost over time. There were no mail carriers. Residents weekends. He traveled to Bonifay by horseback for his church meetings. Parker’s picked up their mail at the post office. In 1908, the mail started coming by train daughter, Retha Van and her husband, David Monroe Ross came to Youngstown and Bay Line established a stop in Youngstown. In 1910 the post office was in 1905 by covered wagon with two mules. David Monroe and Retha Van (my relocated to the D. M. Ross Company store. Some of the early postmasters were grandparents) settled on property next to the Parkers. Dave and Retha Ross later Alma Steele, 1908; Myrtle Nixon, 1910; Alfred Sinclair, 1911; David Monroe moved to the center of Youngstown, where he built the D. M. Ross Company Ross, 1914 to 1948; Lee Monroe Ross, 1948 to 1978. During the 1950s, mail that also housed a post office. began being delivered to residents’ homes by carrier. Herbert Hill Ross was the D. M. Ross, better known as Dave Ross, opened the D. M. Ross company, first mail carrier for the Youngstown Post Office. a mercantile business, in 1910. The business became one of the largest stores When Bay Line established a train depot, a telegraph office was added. The in northwest Florida. The store building was located just north of the present Train Depot was located in Youngstown at the corner of Highway 231 and Waller Youngstown Baptist Church. Mr. Ross sold everything from grinding rocks to Road, now Jadewood Road. Gladys Middleton was the telegraph operator from locomotive engines. In 1929, to supply the needs of the workers in the heavily the early 1940s until it closed. Ms. Middleton also lived in Youngstown. populated town, Mr. Ross bought 1,500 pairs of Kaiser-King shoes and sold them The business area of Youngstown was not very large but it was a nice quite for $5, other shoes sold for $1.40. community with a lot of friendly people. During the 40s, the town had two Con- This is such a small part of the history of Youngstown. In the early 1900s, stables, Ted Crooms and Dick Boswell. D. F. Parker was the first Justice of the Youngstown was a great working community. July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 29

Zek Shiver, 7, is surprised as his picture is taken while he looks at a collection of house- hold goods from the 1700s on display at the Smithsonian’s Journey Stories event at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement on Saturday. PHIL COALE PHOTO

JULY: It happened 100 years ago To Americans, the month of July is very significant, as it marks the month the PROBLEM #7: country first gained its independence from Sheriff’s Office Great Britain. However, the month of July is historical outside of America's borders as Employees and Politics well. The following notable events occurred both inside and outside of America 100 SOLUTION: years ago this month. •On July 1st, baseball's Chicago White I believe in a professional, not political, Sheriff’s Sox, a team that would face scandal within the decade for deliberately losing the World Office. The role of a Sheriff’s employee is to Series, plays their first game at Comiskey serve the public - to perform his/her duties to Park, a stadium the team would call home the best of his/her ability. Under my leadership, for 81 years. there would never be a work slow down during Walter Brookins, a Wright brothers-trained •pilot, becomes the first person to fly an election time or an expectation that Sheriff’s Office airplane to an altitude of one mile when he employees would be required to campaign on my reaches 6,175 feet on July 9. He was flying behalf (political photographs or yard signs). I his Wright biplane in Atlantic City, NJ. am seeking election on my own merit and as your •On July 12, India is deluged with 33 inches Sheriff, I would let my track record speak for of rain in a 24-hour period. That figure would remain a record in India for nearly 95 years itself. My first priority, along with every until Mumbai received 37 inches of rain in Sheriff’s Office employee, will be to serve June of 2005. the citizens of Liberty County. #8. Animator William Hanna, who would later •co-found American animation studio Hanna- Barbera, is born on July 14. See next week’s Journal for PROBLEM New York City's first public trip aboard its •new "mono-railroad" ends poorly, injuring at least 14 of the 100 passengers onboard when it falls on its side on July 16. Henry •On July 19, baseball's Cy Young, pitching Elect for the Cleveland Indians, becomes the first pitcher to record 500 wins. No pitcher since has accomplished the feat. Hamlin •Colombia celebrates the centennial of its for Libert y Count y independence on July 20. On July 23, Milan is battered by a tornado, •killing more than 60 people and causing millions of dollars in damage to the city. •The legend of Paul Bunyan is introduced Sheriff on a national scale in the first part of a series for the Detroit News-Tribune that runs on There is no substitute for EXPERIENCE July 24. Effective But Fair Law Enforcement for of Us! Minnesota's Split Rock Lighthouse, one of All •the most photographed lighthouses in the Paid for by Henry Hamlin, Democrat for Liberty County Sheriff world, is first lit on July 31. Page 30 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 18, 2012 public and legal notices NOTICE OF 88 DEGREES 39 MINUTES NOTICE OF ACTION the Liberty County Courthouse 28.23 feet; thence North 05 de- Commence at a US govern- APPLICATION FOR 40 SECONDS WEST ALONG FOR DISSOLUTION in Bristol, Florida, on July 24, grees 26 minutes 46 seconds ment concrete monument TAX DEED SAID SOUTHERLY BOUND- OF MARRIAGE 2012, at 11:00 a.m., the follow- West, a distance of 17.22 feet; marking the Northeast Cor- ARY, A DISTANCE OF 294.00 [NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT] ing described property: thence North 51 degrees 08 ner of Section 19, Township NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 minutes 30 seconds West, a 5 South, Range 7 West, Lib- that PATRICK BRYCE WARD, DEGREES 24 MINUTES 06 TO: Stephanie Nicole John- PARCEL “B” distance of 20.74 feet; thence erty County, Florida; thence the holder of the following cer- SECONDS EAST, A DIS- son Commence at a US govern- North 81 degrees 04 minutes North 89 degrees 21 minutes tificate has filed said certificate TANCE OF 816.82 FEET TO The Summit (Housekeeping), ment concrete monument 56 seconds West, a distance 11 seconds West along the for a tax deed to be issued THE POINT OF BEGINNING; 8743 Thomas Dr., Panama marking the Northeast Cor- of 49.68 feet; thence South 39 Northerly boundary line of thereon. The certificate num- THENCE CONTINUE NORTH City Beach, FL 32408 or 1022 ner of Section 19, Township 5 degrees 00 minutes 36 sec- said Section 11, a distance ber and year of issuance, the 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES Harvard Avenue, Panama City, South, Range 7 West, Liberty onds West, a distance of 24.02 of 4557.34 feet to a point ly- description of the property, 06 SECONDS EAST, A DIS- FL 32405 County, Florida; thence run feet; thence South 14 degrees ing on the Westerly right of and the names in which it was TANCE OF 588.19 FEET TO North 89 degrees 21 minutes 25 minutes 23 seconds West, way of Apalachicola Northern assessed are as follows: THE SOUTHERLY MAIN- YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an 11 seconds West along the a distance of 37.59 feet; Railroad for the POINT OF TAINED RIGHT OF WAY action for Dissolution of Mar- Northerly boundary line of said thence South 34 degrees 21 BEGINNING; thence from Certificate No: 134 BOUNDARY OF BUDDY riage has been filed against Section 19 for 2275.86 feet to minutes 51 seconds West, a said POINT OF BEGINNING Year of Issuance: 2010 ADKINS ROAD; THENCE you and that you are required the POINT OF BEGINNING; distance of 20.95 feet; thence and leaving said boundary line NORTH 88 DEGREES 08 to serve a copy of your writ- thence from said POINT OF South 65 degrees 16 minutes run along said right of way as Description of Property: MINUTES 10 SECONDS ten defenses, if any, to it on BEGINNING and leaving 45 seconds West, a distance follows: South 00 degrees 33 Lot 3, Block G, Orange Park WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH- Shalene Grover, Esq., Attor- said boundary line run South of 46.08 feet; thence South minutes 56 seconds West, a Subdivision, as per Plat ERLY MAINTAINED RIGHT ney for Paul Anthony Greg- 1255.41 feet; thence South 59 66 degrees 42 minutes 56 distance of 1,287.71 feet to a recorded in Clerk Circuit OF WAY BOUNDARY, A DIS- ory, whose address is 2872 degrees 43 minutes 32 sec- seconds West, a distance of point of curve to the left having Court’s Office, of Liberty TANCE OF 630.21 FEET; Madison Street, Marianna, FL onds West 620.55 feet; thence 31.49 feet; thence North 76 de- a radius of 2,980.80 feet and a County, Florida. THENCE SOUTH 00 DE- 32448 on or before August 18, South 30 degrees 16 minutes grees 48 minutes 43 seconds central angle of 17 degrees 25 GREES 24 MINUTES 06 SEC- 2012, and file the original with 28 seconds East 825.11 feet West, a distance of 21.67 feet; minutes 23 seconds; thence Name in which assessed: Olin ONDS WEST, A DISTANCE the clerk of this Court at 10818 to a point lying on the ap- thence North 51 degrees 47 southerly along the arc a dis- Dalton OF 585.80 FEET; THENCE NW SR 20, P.O. Box 399, Bris- proximate centerline of Black minutes 42 seconds West, a tance of 906.43 feet, chord of EASTERLY ALONG A FENCE tol, FL 32321, before service Creek; thence run along said distance of 27.52 feet; thence said arc being South 08 de- Said property being in the AND THE EASTERLY PRO- on Petitioner or immediately centerline as follows: thence North 17 degrees 27 minutes grees 08 minutes 45 seconds County of Liberty, State of JECTION THEREOF AS FOL- thereafter. If you fail to do South 79 degrees 01 minutes 09 seconds East, a distance East, 902.94 feet; thence leav- Florida. Unless such cer- LOWS: THENCE SOUTH so, a default may be entered 38 seconds West, a distance of 18.07 feet; thence North 31 ing said right of way run, West, tificate shall be redeemed 89 DEGREES 25 MINUTES against you for the relief de- of 121.54 feet; thence South degrees 18 minutes 06 sec- a distance of 205.17 feet to the according to law the property 06 SECONDS EAST, A DIS- manded in the petition. 35 degrees 26 minutes 54 onds East, a distance of 19.08 point of curve of a non tangent described in such certificate TANCE OF 68.44 FEET; seconds West, a distance of feet; thence North 28 degrees curve to the right, a radial dis- shall be sold to the highest THENCE SOUTH 88 DE- The action is asking the court 50.00 feet; thence South 79 07 minutes 58 seconds East, a tance of 1,844.08 feet, said bidder at the front door of the GREES 37 MINUTES 39 SEC- to decide how the follow- degrees 32 minutes 16 sec- distance of 88.33 feet; thence point also lying on the East- Liberty County Courthouse on ONDS EAST, A DISTANCE ing real or personal property onds West, a distance of 20.76 North 13 degrees 59 minutes erly right of way of State Road the 31st day of July 2012 at OF 156.83 FEET; THENCE should be divided: None. feet; thence South 83 degrees 30 seconds West, a distance Number 65; thence northerly 11:00 A.M. E.S.T. SOUTH 88 DEGREES 31 03 minutes 53 seconds West, of 20.39 feet; thence North, 76 along the arc and said right of MINUTES 10 SECONDS Copies of all court docu- a distance of 31.31 feet; degrees 54 minutes 56 sec- way, through a central angle Dated this 19th day of June, EAST, A DISTANCE OF 88.83 ments in this case, includ- thence North 80 degrees 54 onds West, a distance of 23.46 of 04 degrees 37 minutes 59 2012. FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 ing orders, are available minutes 20 seconds West, a feet; thence South 73 degrees seconds, a distance of 149.12 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 59 at the Clerk of the Circuit distance of 30.70 feet; thence 58 minutes 40 seconds West, feet, chord of said arc being ROBERT HILL SECONDS EAST, A DIS- Court’s office. You may re- South 32 degrees 50 minutes a distance of 27.83 feet; North 01 degrees 43 minutes CLERK OF COURT TANCE OF 138.68 FEET; view these documents upon 40 seconds West, a distance thence North 73 degrees 05 28 seconds West, 149.07 feet; LIBERTY COUNTY, FLORIDA THENCE SOUTH 87 DE- request. of 89.33 feet; thence South 31 minutes 32 seconds West, a thence continue along said GREES 48 MINUTES 11 SEC- degrees 54 minutes 04 sec- distance of 56.65 feet; thence right of way North 00 degrees Kathleen E. Brown ONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF You must keep the Clerk of onds West, a distance of 34.89 North 77 degrees 15 minutes 35 minutes 26 seconds East, Deputy Clerk 6-27 T 7-18 85.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTH the Circuit Court’s office feet; thence South 26 degrees 20 seconds West, a distance a distance of 2,033.40 feet to ______88 DEGREES 04 MINUTES notified of your current ad- 18 minutes 24 seconds East, a of 25.44 feet; thence South 48 a point lying on the Northerly IN THE CIRCUIT 06 SECONDS EAST, A DIS- dress. (You may file Notice distance of 40.74 feet; thence degrees 13 minutes 30 sec- boundary line of said Section COURT OF THE FOUR- TANCE OF 92.13 FEET TO of Current Address, Florida South 43 degrees 09 minutes onds West, a distance of 25.65 11; thence leaving said right TEETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Supreme Court Approved 25 seconds East, a distance of feet; thence South 01 degrees of way run along said bound- IN AND FOR CALHOUN A/K/A 21310 NW PARADISE Family Law Form 12.915.) 9.46 feet; thence South 72 de- 12 minutes 09 seconds East, a ary line South 89 degrees 21 COUNTY, FLORIDA LANE, ALTHA, FL 32421 Future papers in this lawsuit grees 58 minutes 50 seconds distance of 34.28 feet; thence minutes 11 seconds East, a CIVIL ACTION will be mailed to the address East, a distance of 47.75 feet; South 01 degrees 23 minutes distance of 73.46 feet to the Any person claiming an in- on record at the clerk’s of- thence South 17 degrees 24 41 seconds East, a distance POINT OF BEGINNING. Case No.: 07-2008- terest in the surplus from the fice. minutes 27 seconds West, a of 34.32 feet; thence South 24 CA-000279 sale, if any, other than the distance of 36.48 feet; thence degrees 00 minutes 26 sec- Any person claiming an inter- property owner as of the date WARNING: Rule 12.285, South 81 degrees 34 minutes onds West, a distance of 38.95 est in the surplus from the sale, WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, of the Lis Pendens must file a Florida Family Law Rules 26 seconds West, a distance feet; thence South 16 degrees if any, other than the property FSB, FORMERLY KNOWN claim within 60 days after the of Procedure, requires cer- of 16.09 feet; thence South 59 minutes 36 seconds East, a owner(s) as of the date of the AS WORLD SAVINGS BANK, sale. tain automatic disclosure of 53 degrees 02 minutes 42 distance of 38.79 feet; thence Lis Pendens, must file a claim FSB, documents and information. seconds West, a distance of South 22 degrees 44 minutes within sixty (60) days after the Plaintiff, Dated in Calhoun County, Failure to comply can result 47.57 feet; thence South 55 30 seconds West, a distance sale. Florida this 10th day of July, in sanctions, including dis- degrees 15 minutes 47 sec- of 31.42 feet; thence North 64 vs. 2012. missal or striking of plead- onds West, a distance of 41.93 degrees 53 minutes 26 sec- DATED ON June 21, 2012. ings. feet; thence South 62 degrees onds West, a distance of 68.65 ARTURO C. LEYVA, et al, Clerk of the Circuit Court 52 minutes 08 seconds West, feet; thence North 63 degrees Robert Hill, Clerk of Court Defendant(s). Calhoun County, Florida Dated June 27, 2012 a distance of 48.90 feet; 18 minutes 34 seconds West, by: V. Summers, As Deputy ______/ Ruth W. Attaway thence South 49 degrees 19 a distance of 18.46 feet; Clerk by: Deputy Clerk CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT minutes 25 seconds West, a thence South 76 degrees 12 NOTICE OF COURT, Liberty County Flori- distance of 36.86 feet; thence minutes 50 seconds West, a ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SALE PURSUANT Albertelli Law da, Robert Hill South 43 degrees 29 minutes distance of 25.92 feet; thence Mary Ellen Davis, Esquire TO CHAPTER 45 Attorney for Plaintiff 38 seconds West, a distance South 64 degrees 06 minutes Mary Ellen Davis Law Office P. O. Box 23028 by: Vanell Summers of 30.12 feet; thence South 20 23 seconds West, a distance 17 High Drive, Suite C NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Tampa, FL 33623 Liberty County Deputy Clerk degrees 24 minutes 45 sec- of 22.68 feet; thence North 82 Post Office Box 1720 Pursuant to a Final Judgment (813) 221-4743 onds West, a distance of 44.81 degrees 03 minutes 35 sec- Crawfordville, FL 32326 of Foreclosure dated July 10, MAT - 08-10617 Florida Supreme Court Approved feet; thence South 77 degrees onds West, a distance of 22.13 (850) 926-6003 2012 and entered in Case No. Family Law Form 12.913(a)(2), 7-11, 7-18 29 minutes 47 seconds West, feet; thence North 51 degrees ______07-2008-CA-000279 of the If you are a person with a dis- Notice of Action For Family Cases a distance of 130.24 feet; 03 minutes 49 seconds West, Circuit Court of the Fourteenth With Minor Child(ren) (01/12). ability who needs assistance 7-4, 7-11, 7-18, 7-25 thence South 52 degrees 43 a distance of 33.98 feet; Judicial Circuit in and for Cal- in order to participate in a pro- ______minutes 36 seconds West, a thence North 58 degrees 36 R&R Warehouses houn County, Florida in which gram or service of the State distance of 53.07 feet; thence minutes 56 seconds West, a Notice of Sale Wachovia Mortgage, FSB, Courts System, you should IN THE CIRCUIT South 00 degrees 05 minutes distance of 12.17 feet; thence On July 30, 2012 at 10:00 formerly known as World Sav- contact the Court Administra- COURT OF THE SECOND 15 seconds West, a distance leaving said centerline run, A.M. CST, R&R Warehouses ings Bank, FSB, is the Plaintiff tor’s office at (850) 747-5327, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, of 35.52 feet; thence South North, a distance of 1,061.91 will dispose of the contents of and Arturo C. Leyva, are de- fax (850) 747-5717 within two IN AND FOR LIBERTY 53 degrees 45 minutes 49 feet; thence West, a distance eleven (11) storage units from fendants, I will sell to the high- (2) working days of receipt of COUNTY, FLORIDA seconds East, a distance of of 838.70 feet to the point of Blountstown and two (2) stor- est and best bidder for cash in/ this notice; if you are hearing 51.46 feet; thence South 59 curve of a non tangent curve age units from Bristol at 19300 on, Calhoun County, Florida at or voice impaired, please call Case No. 11-0078-CA degrees 49 minutes 35 sec- to the right, a radial distance of SR 20W. Phone (850) 674- 11:00 a.m. (CST) on the 30th 1-800-955-8771. The above onds East, a distance of 42.64 2,860.80 feet, said point also 4700. day of August, 2012, the fol- is to be published in the Cal- CENTENNIAL BANK, an Ar- feet; thence South 23 degrees lying on the Easterly right of lowing described property as kansas Banking Corporation houn Liberty Journal P. O. Box 44 minutes 11 seconds East, a way of the Apalachicola North- The units are believed to con- set forth in said Final Judg- Plaintiff, 536, Bristol, FL 32321 distance of 28.86 feet; thence ern Railroad; thence northerly tain household and/or per- ment of Foreclosure: South 51 degrees 51 minutes along the arc and said right of sonal property of the following COMMENCE AT A CON- 7-18, 7-25 vs. 45 seconds West, a distance way, through a central angle ______tenants: CRETE NAIL IN THE PAVE- of 72.33 feet; thence South 49 of 10 degrees 33 minutes 00 MENT OF ASHLEY SHIV- IN THE CIRCUIT MICHAEL ETTINGER, et degrees 43 minutes 28 sec- seconds, a distance of 526.76 Cachet Ash ER ROAD MARKING THE COURT OF THE SECOND al., Spouse of Michael Et- onds West, a distance of 35.60 feet, chord of said arc being Marleen Attaway SOUTHEAST CORNER OF JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, tinger, and any and all Others feet; thence South 62 degrees North 04 degrees 42 minutes Verna Boutwell SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 1 IN AND FOR LIBERTY Claiming Interests By, Under, 31 minutes 14 seconds West, 34 seconds West, 526.02 feet; Alice Bray NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, COUNTY, FLORIDA Through or Against MICHAEL a distance of 36.54 feet; thence continue along said John Brigham CALHOUN COUNTY, FLOR- ETTINGER, thence South 80 degrees 20 right of way North 00 degrees Marie Coglund IDA; AND RUN THENCE Case No.: 12-14-DR Defendants. minutes 18 seconds West, a 33 minutes 56 seconds East, Jody Dawson NORTH 88 DEGREES 39 ______/ distance of 23.08 feet; thence a distance of 1,287.53 feet to Bubba Johnson MINUTES 40 SECONDS PAUL ANTHONY GREGORY, North 40 degrees 55 minutes a point lying on the Northerly Coretha Jones WEST ALONG THE SOUTH- Petitioner NOTICE OF 02 seconds West, a distance boundary line of said Section Paul Mattice ERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID FORECLOSURE SALE of 61.26 feet; thence North 08 11; thence leaving said right of Cherlyn Morgan SECTION 4, A DISTANCE and degrees 28 minutes 30 sec- way run along said boundary Letonya Reed OF 1,336.55 FEET TO THE NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursu- onds West, a distance of 63.17 line South 89 degrees 21 min- Chandra Servant SOUTHEAST CORNER OF STEPHANIE NICOLE ant to a Stipulated Judgment feet; thence North 40 degrees utes 11 seconds East, a dis- THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER JOHNSON, of Foreclosure date June 21, 45 minutes 54 seconds East, a tance of 2,161.48 feet to the There will be a disposal of all OF THE SOUTHEAST QUAR- Respondent. 2012, in the above-styled distance of 30.33 feet; thence POINT OF BEGINNING. units not paid in full by this TER OF SAID SECTION 4; cause, I will sell to the highest North 46 degrees 29 minutes date. THERE WILL BE NO THENCE CONTINUE NORTH ______/ and best bidder for cash in the 18 seconds East, a distance of PARCEL “D” AUCTION! 7-18, 7-25 Lobby of the Clerk’s Office, of July 18, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 31 June 28 regular meeting minutes of the Liberty School Board Official minutes from the June 28 regular 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Emotional Disturbance (SEDNET) 4. Motion was made by Kever, seconded meeting of the Liberty County School 3. Motion was made by Kever, seconded Title I, Part D: Subpart II, Local Programs by Reddick and carried unanimously to ap- Board as recorded by the board secretary by Hayes and carried unanimously to ap- for prove recommendation of Mandie Fowler, prove Amendment to Contract for Services Neglected and Delinquent 2012-2013 21st CCLC Project Manager, June – 15 The meeting was called to order by for 21st Century Cultural Enrichment Class- Title I, Part A School Choice with Trans- hours per week, July – 21 days, 8 hours Chairman Kyle Peddie. Members present at es beginning June 11, 2012 through July portation and SES Grant Application per day, $30 per hour to be paid from the the meeting were Darrel Hayes, Roger Red- 19, 2012. Title I, Part A, Improving the Academic 21st Century Community Learning Center dick, Tommy Duggar, Logan Kever, Chair- 4. Motion was made by Reddick, sec- Achievement of the Disadvantaged Grant Grant. man Kyle Peddie and Superintendent Sue onded by Kever and carried unanimously to Application 5. Motion was made by Duggar, sec- Summers. approve Contract Agreement #13-045 be- IDEA Part B, Entitlement and IDEA Part onded by Kever and carried unanimously to The prayer was offered by Tommy Dug- tween Panhandle Area Educational Consor- B, Preschool Grant Application. approve recommendation of Mandie Fowler gar. The Pledge of Allegiance was also led tium and Liberty District Schools beginning Carl D. Perkins Rural and Sparsely Pop- as 21st CCLC Project Manager ($30/hour) by Tommy Duggar. August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. ulated Entitlement Grant Application Annual Contract: - 2012-13 school year, 5. Motion was made by Kever, seconded Carl D. Perkins Secondary Section 131 15 hours per week, Summer -35 hours per HEAR FROM PUBLIC by Hayes and carried unanimously to ap- Entitlement Grant Application. week to be paid from the 21st Century Com- Kari Smith addressed the Board ask- prove request to change Assistant Principal Carl D. Perkins Secondary, Department munity Learning Center Grant. ing them to accept the recommendations Position at WR Tolar K-8 School to a 12 of Juvenile Justice (JUST) Competitive from the Special Magistrate on the issues month position beginning July 1, 2012. Grant Application OLD BUSINESS regarding step movement and Step 25 lon- 6. Motion was made by Reddick, sec- Title VI, Part B - Rural Education Initia- None gevity bonus. onded by Hayes and carried unanimously to tive approve request to change Health Service 10. Motion was made by Reddick, sec- INFORMATION AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Trainer position from a 12-month position to onded by Hayes and carried unanimously to DISCUSSION ITEMS Motion was made by Reddick, seconded 11-month position beginning July 1, 2012. approve the revised Liberty County School None by Hayes and carried unanimously to adopt 7. Motion was made by Kever, second- Board Salary Schedule 2012-2013. the Agenda with no budget amendments. ed by Duggar and carried unanimously to SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS approve Contractual Agreement for Inter- PERSONNEL Superintendent Summers asked the CONSENT ITEMS County Transfer of Exceptional Students 1. Motion was made by Duggar, sec- Board to consider changing the August Motion was made by Hayes, seconded between the Leon County School Board onded by Kever and carried unanimously Regular Board meeting from August 14 to by Kever and carried unanimously to ap- and the Liberty County School Board for the to approve recommendation of the following Monday, August 13, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. It prove the following Consent Items: 2012-2013 school year. instructional and non-instructional employ- was agreed by the Board to set the meeting A. Approval of Minutes - June 12, 2012 8. Motion was made by Duggar, sec- ees for the 2012-2013 school year: (SEE for August 13, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. C. Bills June 30, 2012 onded by Reddick and carried unanimously ATTACHED LIST). to accept Proposal to the School Board of 2. Motion was made by Reddick, sec- BOARD MEMBERS CONCERNS ACTION ITEMS Liberty County from Exceptional Consulting onded by Hayes and carried unanimously to Roger Reddick asked for the record to 1. Motion was made by Duggar, sec- Services, Inc., for Professional and Tech- approve recommendation of Carol Andrews show that the rumors regarding certain onded by Hayes and carried unanimously nical Services for IDEA Grant 2012-2013 as Substitute School Health Aide for ESE personnel receiving a $20,000 raise is not to approve Agreement between Emerald School Year beginning July 1, 2012 through Summer School June 18 – 28 and July 9 – true. Coast Blind Ambitions and Liberty County June 30, 2013. 19, to be paid from Title VIB Florida School Board beginning July 1, 9. Motion was made by Kever, seconded 3. Motion was made by Duggar, sec- ADJOURNMENT 2012 through June 30, 2013. by Hayes and carried unanimously to ap- onded by Hayes and carried unanimously Motion was made by Reddick, seconded 2. Motion was made by Kever, seconded prove the following Grant Applications: to approve request to amend Liberty County by Duggar and carried unanimously to ad- by Reddick and carried unanimously to ap- SEDNET (General Revenue) 2012-2013 School Board Minutes from June 12, 2012, journ the meeting. prove the 2012-2013 School Resource Of- SEDNET (Part B Trust) 2012-2013 Personnel, 7, to read: Buzzy Lewis, Driver ficer Agreement between the School Board SEDNET (Part B) 2012-2013 Education, 22 days, 7 hours a day at $22 ______of Liberty County, Florida and the Liberty Multiagency Service Network for Stu- per hour, (June 11, 2012 through July 11, Superintendent Sue Summers County Sheriff’s Department beginning July dents with Severe 2012.) Chairman Kyle Peddie

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Calhoun FLYP program enjoys a great summer Once again the Calhoun County Public Libraries have had a great summer reading program. During the month of June each of the Li- brary branch’s had their “Dream Big - Read!” program once a week for children ages through third grade. All of the children participat- ing in this year’s FLYP program were able to enjoy reading books, watching puppet shows, doing crafts, playing games, snacks, poetry talk and music. All of the FLYP program workers and volunteers want to say a special thank you to all who participated. A great time was had by all. We ended our program with a pajama party. Some of the children at the Blountstown Branch are pictured here enjoying story and music time.

Filmmaker Elam Stoltzfus to speak at next Art Series event August 11 The Blountstown Public Library an- Elam Stoltzfus cinematographer, producer, as an aspiring artist. of melodies. He has been making music nounces the next Arts Series Event, From director of film documentaries and educa- We will take an intermission break to for 17 years and began at the age of 14. Moving Pictures to Brass Wind, to be held tional programs. His broad array of skills enjoy light refreshments, visit with one “Playin’ my sax relaxes me and keeps me Saturday, August 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and 20 years experience showcase the great another, then ready ourselves for the second sane!,” says Jeremiah. He loves to talk in the Heritage Room. outdoors with passionate love and respect half of the program. from the heart! The public is welcome and no reserva- for nature. He will give us some insight Jeremiah Tadpole (yes, a real name of We invite you to come out for another tions are needed for this free family-friendly into his award winning talent of how he Cherokee Native American descent) will taste of the arts! If you have questions call evening. puts life onto film. His daughter, Laura, will introduce us to his 1920s tenor saxophone Anna Layton, Cultural Arts Director at the We will begin with our guest speaker, join him later telling of her own interests and entertain everyone with a collage mix Library, 674-8773.

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