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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 $1.00 Vol. 92 No. 279 Children defend mother in attack BY DEBORAH BUCKHALTER leased, 30-year- an address on Bump Nose Road attempting to stop Graham from extent of the injuries sustained dbuckhalter@jcfloridan.com old Adrian Lamar on word that a man was there, hurting their mother. Officials by both the victim and the sus- Graham did go to biting a female in the household, say that Graham had to be re- pect, authorities report. The children of a woman who lockup, charged according to the Jackson County strained and then transported to The woman Graham alleg- was being attacked turned the in the case with Sheriff’s Office. Jackson Hospital for injuries he edly attacked had multiple bite tables on the perpetrator Friday aggravated bat- Deputies arrived to fi nd an at- sustained from the children de- wounds, an injury to her eye night, doing enough damage tery with bodily tack in progress and “had to tase fending the victim. and was struck in the head with that the man had to be admitted Graham injury and aggra- the suspect, Adrian Lamar Gra- Graham’s address was un- a metal object, officials said. She to the hospital for treatment be- vated battery with ham, to get him off the victim,” known in the early stages of the was taken to Southeast Alabama fore he could be sent to jail. a deadly weapon. officials reported. investigation, which continued Medical Center in Dothan for When he was medically re- Officers were called Friday to The children were present and through Saturday because of the treatment.

PROTECTING A FIRST MAGNITUDE SPRING Adult, four children die in Jackson $4.7M earmarked crash

BY DEBORAH BUCKHALTER dbuckhalter@jcﬂoridan.com

Four children and an adult died in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Grand Ridge late Sunday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol reports. Those killed were listed as 43-year-old Lysander D. Smith, 7-year-old Quasander L. Turk, 11-year-old Kavargale D. Turk, 9- year-old Tymalique M. Turk, and 6-year-old Epiphanie L. Turk, all of Winder, Georgia. Critically injured in the crash was Sabrina L. Turk, 32, the driver of the Honda Civic in which all those killed were traveling. A serious injury was suffered by one passenger from the other vehicle involved, a Ford F-150 truck. Brennan J. Liu, 22, of Oxford, Mississippi, was the most seriously injured in that vehicle. He was taken to Jackson Hospital for treatment. The driver and two other pas-

FLORIDAN FILE PHOTO sengers in the truck were listed The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has appoved spending for land acquisition, a central sewer collection system and as having received minor inju- assistance to farmers in an effort to better protect Jackson Blue, a First Magnitude Spring of critical concern, which is the showpiece of ries and were taken to Jackson the popular Blue Springs Recreational Area (above). Hospital. State OKs investment to protect land, rights around Jackson Blue See CRASH, Page 13A BY DEBORAH BUCKHALTER WHAT DOES the Northwest Florida Those practices are meant to reduce dbuckhalter@jcfloridan.com THIS MEAN? Water Management the pollution from their land which can Gadsden County District. wind up in water from which Jackson Almost 1,000 acres of farm land around » For an In addition to the Blue springs. Jackson Blue Spring has been targeted explanation land acquisition fund DEP did not specify whether there are Local teen by the state for purchase or other means of what the of roughly $4.5 million, actually pending deals for any specific of protection. acquisition the state wants to put land purchases at this time, saying only thrown from Funding to the tune of roughly $7.5 terms mean, the lower portion of the that the target areas for acquisition or million has been approved by Gov. 13A Indian Springs subdivi- other protective measures include one Rick Scott for three spring-protect- sion on a central septic system and has comprising 394 acres and another in- truck in ing measures in Jackson County which set aside funds to help more farmers in volving 598 acres. are supported by the Florida Depart- the springs basin implement best-man- one-car crash ment of Environmental Protection and agement practices. See SPRING, Page 13A BY DEBORAH BUCKHALTER dbuckhalter@jcfloridan.com

A Sneads teenager was seriously injured in a one-vehicle Gadsden County traffic crash Friday’s Habitat gala raises thousands Sunday night. Cristina Rodriguez, 19, was BY DEBORAH BUCKHALTER taken to Tallahassee Memorial dbuckhalter@jcfloridan.com Hospital for treatment after the 9:12 p.m. crash. riday night’s Habitat for Humanity fundrais- The driver and sole occupant ing gala gathered roughly $5,200 for affordable of the Ford 150 truck involved, Rodriguez was northbound on housing in Jackson County, according to Habi- F Gadsden County Road 269, just tat Executive Director Carmen Smith. south of Charity Davis Circle, The smoked-ribeye steak dinner, with a silent and live when the truck left the road and auction thrown in, drew about 170 people to the event traveled onto the west shoulder. venue at the agriculture center on U.S. 90 at Marianna. According to Florida Highway Entertainment was provided by construction comedian Patrol reports, Rodriguez over- Carmen Ciricillo and volunteer DJ Mike Caughran, the corrected to the right, traveled son-in-law of Habitat Board of Directors president Tammy across both lanes and entered a Dean. ditch adjacent to the east shoul- Habitat also enlisted some high-profile volunteers to play der of the road. important roles in the night. The truck then hit a tree and For instance, Jackson County Health Department Direc- Rodriguez was ejected from the tor William Long served as master of ceremonies for the MARK SKINNER/THE FLORIDAN vehicle. The truck came to rest A guest at the Habitat for Humanity’s fundraising gala is seen through a facing north off the shoulder of See HABITAT, Page 13A window Friday at the agriculture center on U.S. Highway 90. the road. » CLASSIFIEDS...11A » ENTERTAINMENT...10A » LOCAL...3A»OBITUARIES...13A » STATE...4A » SPORTS...8A » WEATHER...2A

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Community Calendar TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 can support 4-H in Jackson County by purchasing Call 326-3319, 638-1483 or 326-0121. » Jackson County Christmas Fund phone line paper clovers for $1 or more at checkout. For more » 1st Annual Bonifay’s Down Home Street Festi- Publisher — Valeria Roberts open for referrals, call 718-7768. information call 482-9620 or email amgranger@ val Stickball Tournament & Homerun Derby—6 vroberts@jcfloridan.com ufl.edu. » St. Anne Thrift Store — 9 a.m. – to 1 p.m. St. p.m. at the Bonifay Recreational Center. Entry fee: Anne’s Catholic Church, 3009 Fifth St., Marianna. » St. Anne Thrift Store — 9 a.m. – to 1 p.m. St. $200, teams of 10. Prizes awarded to the top three Circulation Manager — Dena Oberski Come in and see the new line of fall clothing. Call Anne’s Catholic Church, 3009 Fifth St., Marianna. teams and Homerun Derby winner. Concessions doberski@jcfloridan.com 482-3734. Come in and see the new line of fall clothing. Call will be available. Proceeds will benefit the Bonifay 482-3734. Fire Department and other local charities. For more » Beginner/players Pinochle—10 a.m. at McCor- CONTACT US » Story Time—10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Jackson information call 527-2273 or visit www.Bonifay- mick Lake Clubhouse. Everyone welcome to come StreetFestival.com. Telephone: 850-526-3614 and play. For more info call 272-6611. County Library Graceville Branch, 5314 Brown St. Stories, poems, songs and arts and crafts are wait- » Chess Club —6 p.m. to 8 p.m. First United FAX: 850-482-4478 » Optimist Club of Jackson County Meeting Email: editorial@jcfloridan.com ing for preschool-age children to enjoy. For more Methodist Church on Clinton St. in Marianna. — Noon at Jim’s Buffet & Grill, 4329 Lafayette St., information call 482-9631. Sponsored by Marianna Optimist Club for students Street Address: Marianna. All visitors welcome. for students 8 – 18 years of age in Jackson County. 4403 Constitution Lane » Chipola Civic Club Meeting — Noon at The » Sew-N-So Meeting — 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Oaks Restaurant, U.S. 90 in Marianna. The CCC’s All students and their parents are welcome. Players Marianna, FL 32448 Jackson County Extension Service, 2741 Penn Ave., focus is the local community, “Community, Children of all skill levels including beginners are welcome. Office Hours: Marianna. Enjoy fellowship and conversation as you & Character.” Call 526-3142. Call 693-0473. Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. work on your project. Also help with quilting, knit- » Free Caregiver Support Group—5:30 p.m. to » Blountstown Rodeo—6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Tri- ting or any sewing project that has you perplexed at County Agricultural Center, 80 NW Magnolia Church no cost. Call 482-0097 for more information. 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Marianna in MISS YOUR PAPER? Social Hall. All caregivers welcome. Support group Road. Entry fee: $15, 5 and under free. Proceeds will You should receive your newspaper no later » Marianna City Commission Meeting — 6 empowers caregivers with knowledge and informa- benefit the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. p.m. in City Hall, 2898 Green St., Marianna. Public Denim & Diamonds at 9 p.m. featuring Shenandoah. than 6 a.m. If it does not arrive, call Circula- tion through fellowship and sharing like-minded in- welcome. Call 718-1001. For more information call 872-7760 or visit www. tion between 6 a.m. and noon, Tuesday to dividuals who are caring for loved ones. Sponsored » Marianna High School Vocal and Musical gulfcoastcac.org. Friday, and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday. The by the Alzheimer’s Project, Inc. Tallahassee. Theater Department Present a Motown Themed » Sneads High School Homecoming Football Jackson County Floridan (USPS 271-840) » Jackson County Branch of the NAACP month- Concert—7 p.m. in the MHS auditorium. Their Show ly meeting — 6 p.m. St. James AME Church. Game, Court Presentation and Crowning of the is published Tuesday through Friday and Choir, Musical Theater, Chorus and Vocal Ensem- Queen—7 p.m. Come out and support the Pirates Sunday mornings. Periodical postage paid bles will be featured, under the direction of Elaine » 12th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Sympo- as they take on Holmes County. at Marianna, FL. Harlow. Admission: $3. sium—7 p.m. at Chipola College Center for the Arts, Marianna. For reservations call 718-2884. » Celebrate Recovery — 7 p.m. at Evangel Worship » Alcoholics Anonymous Closed Meeting Center, 2645 Pebble Hill Road in Marianna. 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Mail FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 » Jackson County Christmas Fund phone line » Jackson County Christmas Fund phone line open for referrals, call 718-7768. subscriptions are: $46.12 for three months; open for referrals, call 718-7768. » Jackson County Christmas Fund phone line $92.24 for six months; and $184.47 for one open for referrals, call 718-7768. » Fall 2015 4-H Paper Clover Campaign—Shop- » Fall 2015 4-H Paper Clover Campaign—Shop- year. pers at the Marianna Tractor Supply Company Store pers at the Marianna Tractor Supply Company Store » Fall 2015 4-H Paper Clover Campaign—Shop- can support 4-H in Jackson County by purchasing can support 4-H in Jackson County by purchasing pers at the Marianna Tractor Supply Company Store paper clovers for $1 or more at checkout. For more All subscriptions to the Jackson County paper clovers for $1 or more at checkout. For more can support 4-H in Jackson County by purchasing information call 482-9620 or email amgranger@ Floridan include delivery on Thanksgiving information call 482-9620 or email amgranger@ paper clovers for $1 or more at checkout. For more ufl.edu. Day for which there is a premium charge. ufl.edu. information call 482-9620 or email amgranger@ ufl.edu. » Dayspring Christian Academy Fundraiser Yard » AARP Smart Driver Course—8:45 a.m. to 4 Sale (rain or shine)—7 a.m. at 4685 Meadowview ADVERTISING p.m. at the Jackson County Extension Office, Penn » Integrating Perennial Peanut to Bahiagrass Road, Marianna. Proceeds will go toward the Avenue in Marianna. Cost: $15 for AARP members, Pastures Field Day—9:30 a.m. at Cherokee seventh and eighth grade class end-of-the year fi eld The advertiser agrees that the publisher Farm, 1525 Fairview Road, Marianna. Cost: $10 per shall not be liable for damages arising $20 for nonmembers, payable day of the course. trip. For more information call 526-4919. Please preregister by calling 482-9620. person, lunch included. Event also includes tour out of errors and advertisements beyond of UF/IFAS NFREC Marianna, 4925 Highway 162 » Veterans of Foreign Wars Yard Sale (weather the amount paid for the space actually » Story Time—10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Jackson North. For more information call 526-1614. permitting)—7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2830 Wynn Street, County Library, 2929 Green Street, Marianna. Marianna. Something for everyone. Space available occupied by that portion of the advertise- Stories, poems, songs and arts and crafts are wait- » Hooks and Needles — 10 a.m. at the Jackson for rent, $10. For more information call 693-5776. ments in which the error occurred, whether County Public Library, Marianna branch. New and ing for preschool-age children to enjoy. For more » A Women’s Pregnancy Center of Marianna’s such error is due to the negligence of the experienced hand crafters welcome to create, information call 482-9631. 5th Annual 5K Run/2M Walk for Life—7:30 a.m. publisher’s employees or otherwise, and share, learn or teach favorite projects. Call 482- » Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting — Noon 9631. at Citizens Lodge. Runners registration fee: $25, there shall be not liability for non-inser- to 1 p.m. in the AA room of First United Methodist includes T-shirt. For more information call 526-4673 tion of any advertisement beyond the Church, 2901 Caledonia St. in Marianna. » Sneads High School Homecoming Parade—2 or email [email protected]. p.m. Lineup begins at 1 p.m. amount paid for such advertisement. 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The submission deadline for this calendar is two days before publication. Submit to: Community Calendar, Jackson County Floridan, P. O. Box 520, Marianna, FL 32447, HOW TO GET YOUR email editorial@jcfloridan.com, fax 850-482-4478 or bring items to 4403 Constitution Lane in Marianna. NEWS PUBLISHED The Jackson County Floridan will publish news of general interest free of charge. Police Roundup Submit your news or Community Calendar Marianna Police reckless drivers, two suspicious » Robert Paige, 57, 2719 events via e-mail, fax, mail, or hand delivery. vehicles, three suspicious inci- Jackson County Jackson St., Wausau, violation of Fees may apply for wedding, engagement, Department dent, three suspicious persons, state probation. anniversary and birth announcements. The Marianna Police Depart- two highway obstructions, one Correctional Facility » David Stone, 61, 19820 NE Forms are available at the Floridan offi ces. ment reported the following burglary, one The following persons were State Road 69, Blountstown, Photographs must be of good quality and incidents for Oct. 4, the latest physical distur- booked into the county jail dur- driving under the influence. suitable for print. The Floridan reserves the available report: 12 traffic stops, bances, one ver- ing the latest reporting periods: » Willie Bell, 58, 2885 Thorn- right to edit all submissions. three suspicious incidents, one bal disturbance, » Robert Merritt, 59, 4237 Bor- ton Lane, Marianna, false suspicious person, one verbal two pedestrian den St., Marianna, possession reporting of a crime. GETTING IT RIGHT disturbance, one burglar alarm, complaints, of drug paraphernalia, trespass » Thomas Racaniello, 34, 5225 The Jackson County Floridan’s policy one accident, one follow-up 13 medical calls, two traffic after warning, petit theft. Baxter Road, Malone, battery is to correct mistakes promptly. To investigation, one noise dis- crashes, fi ve medical trans- » George Jordan Jr., 49, 2833 (domestic violence). report an error, please call 526-3614 turbance, two assists of other ports, one burglar alarm, one St. Johns St., Marianna, sen- » Ryan Peace, 37, 4214 Cedar Monday-Friday. agencies, three public service fi re alarm, one medical lift tenced to 60 days. St., Marianna, violation of state calls, one 911 hang-up and 21 assist, one report of shooting » Jackie Waldon, 24, 5719 Os- probation. home security checks. in the area, two traffic stops, car Road, Greenwood, neglect » Cody Davenport, 24, 20912 one larceny complaint, two of a child-two counts. Crooked Pine Lane, Fountain, criminal mischief complaints, » Afiya Jones, 27, 3011 Jeffer- petit theft. Jackson County one juvenile complaint, two son St., Tampa, resisting an of- Sherriff’s Office assaults, two animal com- fi cer without violence, obstruc- JAIL POPULATION: 195 plaints, three property checks, tion by disguised person, hold The Jackson County Sheriff’s two retail thefts, three assists of for Leon Co. Office and county fi re/rescue To report a crime, call CrimeStoppers other agencies, one 911 hang- » Joseph Simmons, 29, 1865 at 526-5000 or a local law enforcement reported the following incidents up and three threat/harassment Sopchoppy Highway, Sopchop- agency.To report a wildlife violation, call for Oct. 4, the latest available re- complaints. py, sentenced to seven days. 1-888-404-FWCC (3922). port: Two hospice deaths, two JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN ◆ www.jcfloridan.com LOCAL & STATE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 ◆ 3A Several injured in area crashes Sunday

BY DEBORAH BUCKHALTER According to Florida cal Center for treatment. Jonathan Casey, 31, of ahead, identified as a 1994 injuries. dbuckhalter@jcfloridan.com Highway Patrol reports, The car, driven by Clarksville, was charged Pontiac car driven by Bris- Casey and a passenger the front of the motorcycle Wausau resident Jewell with careless driving in the tol resident Teresa Odom, in the Nissan, 14-year-old A Panama City man was struck a Kia Sorrento car Adams Cook, 71, came to a case. 54. Bristol resident Guage critically injured Saturday which was southbound controlled stop on the west Officials say Casey was On impact, the Pon- Lewis, were listed as hav- morning in a Bay County ahead of him on SR 77 af- shoulder of the road facing driving a Ford F-150 truck tiac then traveled forward ing sustained minor inju- traffic crash that ejected ter having entered the road south. She was not injured behind two other vehicles into the back of the Nis- ries. FHP reports indicate him from the motorcycle from the center median in the crash. that had stopped in the san pickup truck that was that Lewis was taken to he was driving. divide. The wreck is under eastbound lane of State waiting to turn. TMH. Dylan Christopher On impact, Corbin was investigation. Road 20, with the front- The driver of the Nissan The Ford F-150 came to Corbin, 19, was driving ejected and rolled ap- FHP also reported a Sun- most vehicle awaiting the was identified as 22-year- rest in the eastbound lane south on State Road 77 proximately 300 feet be- day afternoon crash in opportunity to make a old Cody Phillips. Officials of the road, while the Nis- aboard a CBR-1000R Hon- fore coming to rest in the Liberty County, this one left turn into a driveway. say Odom and Phillips san and the Pontiac came da motorcycle in the out- southbound left turn lane resulting in two serious According to FHP, Casey were taken to Tallahas- to rest after entering the side lane when the crash at Bozeman High School. injuries and a citation fi led failed to stop and rear- see Memorial Hospital eastbound ditch adjacent occurred. He was taken to Bay Medi- against one of the drivers. ended the car immediately for treatment of serious to SR 20. No one Washington County injured in bus crash BY DEBORAH BUCHALTER Dbuckhalter@jcfloridan.com

No children and neither driver was injured in a Monday afternoon crash between a loaded Jack- son County school bus and a semi tractor-trailer rig hauling logs, but the truck driver was cited for careless driving in the 3:38 p.m. incident. According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, school bus driver Kevin Wilson Potts, 23, of Graceville was stopped facing west on Gardenview Road (County Road 276A) and in the process of let- ting children off the bus, with all appropriate equipment activated, when the truck traveling westbound failed to properly stop. The truck traveled onto the shoulder and the driver’s-side mirror of the truck hit the passenger- side mirror of the bus. The SUBMITTED PHOTO truck came to rest on the Six students signed Take Stock in Children Scholarship contracts. From left are Kyle Newsom, principal of Chipley High School; Brian Riviere, principal of shoulder of the road west Vernon High School; Carolynn Lynn, of Chipley High School; Joshua Lunsford, of Vernon High School; Caitlyn Smith, of Vernon High School; Mckenzie Hunter, of the collision, while the of Vernon High School; Mackecia Cadogan, of Chipley High School; and Dr. Jason Hurst, president of Chipola College. Chipley High School student Brian bus remained stopped in Heward is not pictured. the roadway. Another bus was brought to continue the route and Take Stock honors students, mentors deliver home the 13 children who were aboard. The Washington County Take they maintain above a “C” aver- Vita of The Bingo King, Charles Smith, Milton Brown, Tracie Her- The driver of the truck, Stock in Children Program and age, remain drug and crime free, Dunn Engineering Inc., Capi- bert, Polly Kneiss, Alysa Locke Oliver Luckett Collins Sr., Chipola College recently host- have good behavior and maintain tal City Bank, in care of Wayland and Sandy Solger. 50, is listed as a resident of ed a Scholarship Signing and respectable attendance through- Fulford. Also in attendance at the meet- Cottondale. reception. out high school. Several individuals volunteer ing were Tiffany McKinney,WCSD The following six students Funds for the scholarships were their time each month to serve as guidance counselor and of the signed Take Stock in Children raised in Washington County by mentors to Take Stock Students, TSIC Leadership Council; Gail Ri- State Scholarship contracts: Macke- local businesses and families. including Jeff Goodman, Rhonda ley, WCSD director of Curriculum cia Cadogan, Brian Heward and Donors who provide support for Dickinson, Lucinda Simonson, and instruction and of the TSIC Briefs Carolynn Lynn, of Chipley High Take Stock in Children, include Susan Roberts, Denise Brock, Committee; David Solger, TSIC Teen charged with School, and McKenzie Hunter, Gulf Power Foundation, Sybil and Mary Dennis, Mitchell Brown, committee member and former accidentally shooting Joshua Lunsford and Caitlyn Bill Webb, Josephine Robinson Caren Prichard, Tracy Sullivan, TSIC director; Mary Helen Smith, Smith, of Vernon High School. Floyd, Townsend Building Supply, Jerry Tyre, Mishelle Hidle, Matt TSIC program manager; Chipola girlfriend in face Students who sign the Take The Lewis Bear Co. in care of Cin- Orwatt, Ruth McCrary, Jeanne president Dr. Jason Hurst; Kyle JACKSONVILLE — A Stock contract will earn two-year dy Bear Bonner, Jeanne Lavender, Lavender, Patsy Justice, Priscilla Newsom, principal of Chipley Jacksonville teen is facing scholarships to Chipola College One South Bank, Peoples South Brown, John “Troy” Lewis, Rob- High School; and Brian Riviere, charges after authorities once they graduate high school if Bank, Lisa Jones and Thelma De ert Knight, Pat Dickson, Forrest principal of Vernon High School. say he fatally shot his girlfriend while the two were smoking marijuana and playing with a gun. CareerSource Chipola offers new training program The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reports that 18- Everyone needs help This new program is ing related occupations, to be consecutive weeks). ditional available services year-old Elgardo Garcia at some point in their designed to provide long- office and administrative Transitioning service include job search as- and 17-year-old Jaylene lives. For those that have term unemployed job support occupations, lo- members or veterans who sistance and job referrals, Cruz were pointing the been unemployed for a seekers with the resources gistics, renewable energy, have recently separated resume and interview laser sight from the stolen long time, CareerSource needed to secure self-sus- and manufacturing. from the military may also preparation assistance, .40-caliber handgun at Chipolacan offer that taining employment. The program is avail- receive services and train- skills assessment, and each other Friday morning help. The Jobs Driven NEG able for people who are ing opportunities through use of job search related when Garcia pulled the CareerSource Chipola Training Program will currently unemployed this grant. resources and technology. trigger and shot Cruz in was awarded a grant from provide job seekers with and receiving reemploy- As with all services and For more information the face. CareerSource Florida, the work-based training ment assistance or have programs offered by Ca- about this innovative A sheriff’s spokesman statewide workforce de- opportunities in high de- exhausted reemployment reerSource Chipola, there program, email Brenda said during a news confer- velopment organization, mand, targeted industries benefits or have been un- is no charge to participate Dilmore at Brenda.dilm- ence Monday that Garcia to create the Jobs Driven such as healthcare, food employed for more than in the Jobs Driven NEG ore@careersourcechipola. fl ed the home and threw NEGTraining Program. preparation and serv- 27 weeks (does not have Training Program. Ad- com or call 633-2751. the gun in a wooded area. Investigators found Garcia later Friday. Joshua Moore were ejected President Andy Gardiner Four hospitalized Authorities say Garcia from an SUV early Sunday on Monday officially an- initially denied playing morning. The Panama City nounced a special session in school bus crash with the gun but changed News Herald reports that to redraw the state’s 40 COCOA— Authorities his story after detectives troopers weren’t immedi- Senate districts. The move say four students were confronted him with ately sure who was driving. comes after the Senate ac- taken to a central Florida social media photos of the FHP says the SUV was knowledged this summer hospital after a school bus couple pointing the gun at attempting to pass an- that it violated the state rear-ended a car. each other. other vehicle on a county constitution by creating Cocoa police say the bus 4630 Hwy.90•Marianna, FL 32446 (850) 526-2891 The sheriff’s spokesman road near Bonifay when maps that benefit Republi- was heading to Brevard Each Office Is Independently Owned says the gun was reported it lost control and went cans and incumbents. Private Academy on and Operated www.sunnysouthproperties.com stolen in an Orlando auto into a ditch. The SUV The session will begin at Merritt Island Monday burglary last month. overturned several times noon on Oct. 19 and last morning when the crash Sunny South Properties Garcia was charged before coming to a rest. until Nov. 6. occurred. with manslaughter and Sewell and Moore were Legislators held a rare Officials say 29 students Smarter.Bolder. tampering with evidence. pronounced dead at a August special session to had been on the bus. Faster. He was being held without nearby hospital. Officials draw up new congressio- Florida Today reports that bond. say neither of the victims nal districts, but the House four students were taken was wearing a seat belt. and Senate deadlocked to a nearby hospital after Panhandle rollover over the issue. The fate of reporting minor pains. Legislature plans the districts is going to be From wire reports crash kills two eventually decided by the BONIFAY — Authorities special session Florida Supreme Court. say two people are dead TALLAHASSEE — Lead- Voters approved a con- following a weekend roll- ers with the Florida stitutional amendment in over crash in the Florida Legislature are moving 2010 requiring compact Panhandle. ahead with plans to hold political districts that don’t The Florida Highway a 19-day special session benefit parties or incum- Patrol reports that 39- this fall. bents. Republicans have a year-old Mary Elizabeth House Speaker Steve 26-14 majority in the state For All Your Real Estate Needs!! Sewell and 29-year-old Crisafulli and Senate Senate. 4A ◆ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 LOCAL JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN ◆ www.jcfloridan.com ‘Pirates Adventure in Wonderland’

Ninth-grade attendant Codi Nixon, escorted by Trent Smith Ninth-grade attendant Lacee Glover, escorted by River Clark Tenth-grade attendant Kayla Edwards, escorted by Locke Pohto

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The Associated Press were killed Sunday in South Carolina, including COLUMBIA, S.C. — Af- a transportation worker ter a week of steady rain, who died overseeing work the showers tapered off near downtown Colum- Monday and an inundat- bia, a woman who was ed South Carolina turned swept away in her SUV to surveying a road sys- and the man who drove tem shredded by historic around the barricade fl ooding, and in a cruel Sunday night in the Lu- twist, thousands of resi- goff community northeast dents faced the prospect of Columbia, the coroner of going days without run- said. ning water. McArthur Woods, 56, The governor warned drowned after his car communities down- was inundated. His pas- stream, near the low-ly- senger was rescued when ing coast, that they may someone who heard her still see rising water and screams called 911 around to be prepared for more 10 p.m. evacuations. More than Haley said that 25 emer- 900 people were stay- gency shelters are open, ing in shelters and nearly housing more than 900 40,000 people were with- people. Utility crews, out water. meanwhile, were working At least 12 weather-re- to restore power to 26,000 lated deaths in two states people still without power, were blamed on the vast she said. rainstorm, with one of The fl ooding forced the latest coming when hundreds of weekend res- a sedan drove around a cues and threatened the barricade and stalled in THE ASSOCIATED PRESS drinking water supply for rushing waters. The driver A vehicle and a home are swamped with fl oodwater from nearby Black Creek in Florence, S.C., on Monday. Flooding continues Columbia, with officials drowned, but a woman throughout the state following several days of rain. warning some could be who was riding in the car without potable water managed to climb on top Atmospheric Administra- Sunday was one of the a “river” of tropical mois- coast. for days because of water of it and was rescued by a tion show South Caro- rainiest days in the U.S. in ture in the atmosphere “This is not over. Just be- main breaks. The capital fi refi ghter who waded into lina getting drenched by the last 15 years, accord- from Hurricane Joaquin cause the rain stops does city told all 375,000 of its the water. a “fire hose” of tropical ing to weather stations spinning far out in the At- not mean that we are out water customers to boil “She came out the win- moisture. with more than 50 years lantic — gave the monster of the woods,” Haley said water before drinking. dow. How she got on top In the animation, Hur- of record-keeping. There rainstorm its punch. at a news conference. The situation required of the car and stayed there ricane Joaquin pounds was so much rain in Gills South Carolina Gov. Haley, a Republican, fi refi ghters from several like she did with that wa- the Bahamas and moves Creek, a water gauge was Nikki Haley has said the also thanked President departments to use a ter— there’s a good Lord,” away from the East Coast swept off a bridge and had deluge is the kind of storm Barack Obama for a disas- half-dozen fi re trucks and Kershaw County Coroner as a separate area of low to be replaced by mem- seen only once in 1,000 ter declaration that frees pumps to deliver hun- David West said. pressure spins across the bers of the U.S. Geological years. up federal resources and dreds of thousands of gal- On Monday, the rains Southeast, unleashing Survey. On Monday, she said 550 for personally calling her lons of water to Palmetto moved north into North a torrent of water over “The fl ooding is unprec- roads and bridges were Monday morning. Health Baptist Hospital in Carolina and the mid-At- South Carolina. edented and historical,” closed across the state. All “He was extremely gra- downtown Columbia. lantic states. The storm Sunday was the wettest said Dr. Marshall Shep- will have to be checked cious and kind,” she said. Capt. Isaac Romey of the was part of a system that day in the history of South herd, a meteorologist and for structural integrity, Haley said that nine peo- Columbia Fire Depart- dumped an unprecedent- Carolina’s capital city Co- director of the atmospher- which could take weeks or ple have died in the state ment said“the tankers pull ed amount of rain across lumbia, according to the ic sciences program at the longer. since the storm started. the water out of the hy- South Carolina and sev- National Weather Service. University of Georgia. She said fl oodwaters will Two additional weather- drants, move it into dump eral other states. Satel- The 16.6 inches of He said the unique continue to rise in some related deaths were re- tanks and then pull it into lite images released by rain on Gills Creek near double punch of the up- areas as rainwater runs ported in North Carolina. the hospital.” The water the National Oceanic and downtown Columbia on per level low — aided by down the state toward the At least three people was not for consumption. Missing ship sank, 1 body found, search goes on

The Associated Press They know how to abandon CEO of ship owner Tote Services The Coast Guard was unable ble on a listing ship and life rafts ship,” Fedor said. But “those Inc., said the captain had a plan to fl y into the ship’s last known could be torn apart or blown JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The are challenging conditions to to sail ahead of the hurricane position until Sunday, because away. captain of the 790-foot El Faro survive.” with room to spare. of the fi erce hurricane winds. “Sometimes circumstances planned to bypass Hurricane The ship, carrying cars and Greene said the captain, Steven Werse, a ship captain overwhelm you. You can do all Joaquin, but some kind of me- other products, had 28 crew whose name has not been re- with 31 years’ experience on the the planning you want,” Werse chanical failure left the U.S. members from the U.S. and fi ve leased, had conferred with the seas, said merchant vessels have said. container ship with 33 people from Poland. El Faro’s sister ship — which was access to up-to-date weather Bernard Ferguson, a commer- aboard helplessly — and tragi- Coast Guard and Navy planes, returning to Jacksonville along a forecasting and technology cial fi sherman who was at his cally — adrift in the path of the helicopters, cutters and tug- similar route — and determined that allow them to avoid most home on Crooked Island during powerful storm, the vessel’s boats searched across a 300- the weather was good enough to storms. the hurricane, said it must have owners say. square-mile expanse of Atlantic go forward. If the El Faro had not lost en- been a nightmare for the crew. On Monday, four days after Ocean near Crooked Island in “Regrettably he suffered a me- gine power, he added, it would “It’s impossible for any kind the ship vanished, the Coast the Bahamas, where the ship chanical problem with his main probably still have been power- of vessel to take that kind of Guard concluded it sank near was last heard from while on its propulsion system, which left ful enough to make it through beating for that length of time, the Bahamas in about 15,000 way from Jacksonville to Puerto him in the path of the storm,” Joaquin. maybe an hour or two, yes,” Fer- feet of water. One unidentified Rico. Greene said. “We do not know Without power, it was a sitting guson said. “But taking 36 hours body in a survival suit was re- A heavily damaged lifeboat when his engine problems be- duck. of beating, there’s no way.” covered, and the search went on from the El Faro was discovered, gan to occur, nor the reasons for “The ship really is at the mercy Anxious family members, for any trace of the other crew no one aboard, Fedor said. The his engine problems.” of the sea. You have no means gathered at the Seafarers union members. ship had two lifeboats capable The last message from the ship of maneuvering the ship. You hall in Jacksonville, tried to re- Survival suits are designed of holding 43 people each. came Thursday morning, when would be rolling with the seas,” main optimistic, but some won- to help seamen fl oat and stay “We are still looking for survi- the captain reported the El Faro said Werse, secretary-treasurer dered why the ship sailed into warm. But even at a water tem- vors or any sign of life,” he said. was listing slightly at 15 degrees of the Master Mates and Pilots such a potent storm. perature of 85 degrees, hypo- Also spotted were an oil sheen, in strong winds and heavy seas. Union in Linthicum Heights, “What we’ve all questioned thermia can set in quickly, Coast cargo containers, a partly sub- Some water had entered through Maryland. The union has no from the very start is why Guard Capt. Mark Fedor said. merged life raft — the ship car- a hatch that popped open. connection to the El Faro or its the captain would take them He noted that the hurricane had ried fi ve rafts, each capable of The captain, who has 20 years’ crew. through a hurricane of this winds of about 140 mph and holding 17 people — life jackets experience on cargo ships, calm- Abandoning ship would be magnitude, or any hurricane,” waves topping 50 feet. and life rings, authorities said. ly told company officials the difficult, he added, because the said Barry Young, uncle of crew “These are trained mariners. Phil Greene, president and crew was removing the water. lifeboats might not be accessi- member Shaun Riviera.

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Volleyball Roundup CROSS COUNTRY A running start

MARK SKINNER/FLORIDAN In this photo from a previous contest, Marianna’s Bonnie Bigale sets up a teammate. Marianna beats Liberty County BY ROLANDO ROSA rrosa@jcfloridan.com Marianna d. Liberty County 25-21, 23-25, 25-22, 25-19 Marianna went on a 9-4 run in the fi nal set to earn the victory Monday. In the third set, there were six lead changes early SUBMITTED PHOTO on and Liberty County cut their deficit to 24-22. The Chipola College women’s cross country team opened its season at the Mountain Dew Invitational hosted by the However, Marianna scored next to come away with University of Florida on Sept. 19. Pictured from left are: Jayde Smelcer of Chipley, Conner Melvin of Cottondale, Lydia the set win. Wiedeman of Wakulla, Margaret Wiedeman of Wakulla, coach Rance Massengill and Amber Raisebeck of Blountstown. The fi rst set was tied at 18 before Marianna responded with a 7-3 run. Chipola opens season at UF, S. Florida State College Marianna stats: Bonnie Bigale 1 ace, 1 dig; Kaleigh Bruner 1 kill, 2 aces, BY ROLANDO ROSA ner Melvin completed the course in 28:33 and fresh- 1 dig; Ansley Carter 12 kills, 2 aces, 4 digs, 1 block; Savannah Clemmons rrosa@jcfloridan.com 1 dig; Jelly Godwin 6 kills 1 ace, 1 dig, 3 blocks; Sydnee Goodson 3 kills, man Amber Raisebeck scored as well for Chipola. 2 aces, 5 digs, 1 block; Halee Hatcher 8 kills, 1 dig, 3 blocks; Kaitlyn Renegar 2 kills, 2 aces, 1 dig. The Chipola women’s cross country team began On Sept. 19, Chipola opened the season at the Uni- their season with meets at the University of Florida versity of Florida for the Mountain Dew Invitational, JV VOLLEYBALL and South Florida State College. which was open to all college and university squads. Liberty County defeats Marianna On Oct. 3, Chipola registered a third place fi nish at Margaret Wiedeman (22:07) and Lydia Wiedeman 25-23, 25-20 the Panther Invitational held at South Florida State (22:15) were tops for Chipola. Smelcer ran a 27:42 Marianna stats: Graci Jerkins 1 ace, 1 assist, 1 dig; Devon Jernigan 7 College in Avon Park. and Melvin fi nished 27:44. assists; Ashtyn Jeter 1 kill; Majic McNealy 4 kills; Ciara Wamble 4 kills, 2 aces; Alivia York 1 ace. Sophomore Margaret Wiedeman (21:37) earned Chipola is coached by Rance Massengill, who is in a seventh place fi nish. Freshman Lydia Wiedeman his ninth season at the helm. OCT. 1 (21:52) fi nished ninth. Next up for Chipola is an Oct. 9 meet at LaGrange Florida High d. Marianna Freshman Jayde Smelcer had a time of 24:34. Con- (Ga.) College. 25-15, 25-13, 25-15 Bonnie Bigale had nine assists for Marianna. Florida State Football Jelly Godwin had seven blocks, three kills and an ace. Halee Hatcher had three kills and two digs. Ansley Carter had two digs, a kill and an ace. Kaitlyn Renegar had two kills. Banged-up Cook listed as day-to-day Sydnee Goodson had an ace. The Associated Press Wake Forest. “He’s a guy that heals pretty quickly JV VOLLEYBALL TALLAHASSEE — As Florida State and plays tough, but you can’t count Marianna d. Florida High prepares for its showdown with Mi- on that thing,” Fisher said. “Just got 23-25, 25-21, 15-13 ami, the Seminoles’ top offensive to wait it day by day and see how it player in not 100 percent. MIAMI (3-1) goes.” Ciara Wamble had fi ve kills, two digs and two Running back Dalvin Cook may not AT No. 12 FLORIDA STATE (4-0) Cook has scored six of Florida aces in the win for Marianna. be even be fully healthy at game time, Doak Campbell Stadium State’s offensive 16 touchdowns and Majic McNealy had three kills, three digs and an but the question right now is how 7 p.m. Saturday has been the only consistent player ace. Graci Jerkins had six assists and a kill. close he’ll be on Saturday. on a unit still struggling to fi nd its Devon Jernigan had three assists, a block, an ace Cook did not practice on Monday as is day-to-day but that the injury is identity. Mario Pender, who had 30 and a dig. Ashtyn Jeter had two blocks and an ace. the 12th-ranked Seminoles ramped not as bad or drastic as originally carries for 140 yards the fi rst three MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL up preparations for Saturday’s game thought. Cook, a sophomore and Mi- games, remains hospitalized due to (A game) Graceville 29, Cottondale 13: Terra Jack- against Miami. Cook strained his left ami native, leads the Atlantic Coast complications from a collapsed lung son led Graceville with 10 points. hamstring during the fi rst quarter of Conference in rushing with 570 yards. that he suffered during practice two DaShayla Brown scored seven points for this past Saturday’s 24-16 win atWake Eight of his 55 carries have gone for weeks ago. Cottondale. Forest. 20 yards or more, including a 94-yard Coach Jimbo Fisher said that Cook touchdown on his fi rst carry against See FSU, Page 9

MLB Storylines galore: Stars aligned to make playoffs memorable The Associated Press A look at some of the themes They’ll put something else on of Chicago? going into October and beyond: INSIDE their resumes this week, too When the Cubs last won the The Major League Baseball Cursed Kershaw?: Clayton Ker- » Rays looking forward to — their fi rst postseason appear- World Series in 1908, Roosevelt playoffs begin this week, starting shaw has been the game’s best building on 2015 season. 9 ances. Altuve and Astros rookie was president — Theodore Roos- Tuesday night with the Ameri- pitcher in recent years during the teammate Carlos Correa, Arrieta evelt. They haven’t even reached can League wild-card game at regular season, but has struggled NL Championship Series, if at all, and Cubs sluggers Anthony Riz- the World Series since 1945, two Yankee Stadium. mightily in the postseason. and instead turns his attention zo and Bryant, young Mets aces years before baseball’s champi- Big stars Andrew McCutchen, The Dodgers ace is 1-5 with this week to an NL Division Se- Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom and onship was televised for the fi rst Prince Fielder and Zack Grein- a 5.12 ERA in 11 career playoff ries showdown versus the Mets, Noah Syndergaard, Yankees star time. But with Bryant and Ar- ke, familiar faces David Wright, appearances (three in relief), against whom he posted an 0.56 Masahiro Tanaka and Dodgers rieta, hopes are high at Wrigley Johnny Cueto and Adam Wain- including four mostly miserable ERA in two starts this season. newcomer Corey Seager are set Field, the quaint ballpark that wright and top rookies such starts against the Cardinals over First-timers: Jose Bautista is a to make their playoff debuts. moved into the 21st century this as Kris Bryant fi ll the rosters of the last two Octobers. The three- home run champion, Jose Altuve Friendly confines: Could this be year with a renovation that in- the 10 teams that reached the time Cy Young winner won’t have is a hit machine and Jake Arrieta the year the century-plus title cluded — gasp! — a 3,990-square postseason. to worry about St. Louis until the is the top winner in the majors. drought ends on the North Side foot video board. scoreboard TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 ◆ 9

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Houston 1 3 0 .250 77 108 7 p.m. TUESDAY Jacksonville 1 3 0 .250 62 107 10, Lucas Glover, 70.46%. building after Total Driving ESPN — American League Wild Graceville at Sneads, 5/6 p.m. NORTH Card, Houston at N.Y. Yankees Bethlehem at Cottondale, 5/6 p.m. 1, Henrik Stenson, 55. 2, Will Wilcox, WLT Pct PF PA 60. 3, Keegan Bradley, 62. 4, Justin WNBA BASKETBALL THURSDAY Cincinnati 4 0 0 1.000 121 77 Rose, 78. 5, Graham DeLaet, 79. 6, 7 p.m. Marianna at East Gadsden, 5 p.m. Pittsburgh 2 2 0 .500 96 75 Charlie Beljan, 89. 7, Russell Henley, ESPN2 — Finals, Game 2, Indiana Graceville at Cottondale, 1/3 p.m. Baltimore 1 3 0 .250 93 104 90. 8, Paul Casey, 93. 9, Jim Herman, Fever VS. Minnesota Lynx sub-.500 fi nish FRIDAY/SATURDAY Cleveland 1 3 0 .250 85 102 95. 10, Hudson Swafford, 103. WEST Strokes Gained-Putting The Associated Press executive vice president of Sneads at OVA Tournament, TBD 1, Aaron Baddeley, .717. 2, Jimmy WLT Pct PF PA Walker, .690. 3, Daniel Summerhays, baseball operations An- HS CROSS COUNTRY Denver 4 0 0 1.000 97 69 .642. 4, Lee Westwood, .598. 5, Brandt Holzer, LW Nick Ritchie and D Joe ST. PETERSBURG — The drew Friedman and man- Oakland 2 2 0 .500 97 108 SATURDAY Snedeker, .586. 6, Jason Day, .585. 7, Piskula to San Diego (AHL). Placed F San Diego 2 2 0 .500 96 110 resourceful Tampa Bay ager Joe Maddon. Brendon Todd, .584. 8, Russell Henley, Nate Thompson and Kenton Helgesen Panhandle Championship at Marianna, Kansas City 1 3 0 .250 100 125 .573. 9, Jordan Spieth, .571. 10, Harris 8 a.m. on injured reserve. Rays have always used a In addition to losing the NATIONAL CONFERENCE English, .557. ARIZONA COYOTES — Assigned G MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL Birdie Average Louis Domingue and LW Matthias different measuring stick duo instrumental in guid- EAST 1, Jason Day, 4.71. 2, Jordan Spieth, Plachta to Springfield (AHL) and to gauge their progress. ing Tampa Bay to four TUESDAY WLT Pct PF PA 4.50. 3, Justin Rose, 4.44. 4, Bubba D James Melindy and LW Dan Watson, 4.29. 5, Dustin Johnson, 4.22. Marianna at Walton, 6 p.m. Dallas 2 2 0 .500 95 101 O’Donoghue to Rapid City (ECHL). The budget-minded playoff berths in seven 6, Justin Thomas, 4.15. 7, Tony Finau, Roulhac at Graceville, 6 p.m. N.Y. Giants 2 2 0 .500 102 82 Released RW Daniel Barczuk, C Cody team missed the playoffs seasons from 2008-14, Washington 2 2 0 .500 78 79 4.10. 8 (tie), Jimmy Walker and Hideki Ferriero, D Jordan Heywood and RW MS GIRLS BASKETBALL Philadelphia 1 3 0 .250 78 86 Matsuyama, 4.07. 10, J.B. Holmes, 4.04. Kale Kerbashian from their tryout and fi nished with a los- the roster was overhauled Eagles (Holes per) agreements. TUESDAY SOUTH ing record for the second through a series of trades 1, Brooks Koepka, 72.9. 2, Bubba BOSTON BRUINS — Waived F Max Graceville at Bonifay, 5/6 p.m. WLT Pct PF PA Watson, 81.6. 3, Dustin Johnson, 86.4. Talbot. straight season, yet Kevin that trimmed this year’s Marianna at Walton, 5/6 p.m. Carolina 4 0 0 1.000 108 71 4, J.B. Holmes, 102.0. 5, Jason Day, CALGARY FLAMES — Waived LW 108.0. 6, Hideki Matsuyama, 117.0. 7, Cash doesn’t feel his team opening day payroll to a THURSDAY Atlanta 4 0 0 1.000 137 93 Mason Raymond. Tampa Bay 1 3 0 .250 72 117 Justin Thomas, 119.3. 8, Matt Kuchar, CAROLINA PANTHERS — Assigned F is that far away from being little more than $70 mil- Graceville at tournament in Grand New Orleans 1 3 0 .250 86 104 120.9. 9, Aaron Baddeley, 121.1. 10, Will Lawson Crouse to Kingston (OHL). Ridge, TBD Wilcox, 121.5. a contender again. lion, while also bolster- NORTH COLORADO AVALANCHE — Released Cottondale at Marianna, 4 p.m. Sand Save Percentage F Curtis Glencross from his “Personally for me, I ing the level of talent in WLT Pct PF PA 1, Kevin Na, 63.19%. 2 (tie), S.J. Park professional tryout contract. BASEBALL Green Bay 4 0 0 1.000 113 71 and Will Wilcox, 63.08%. 4, David DALLAS STARS — Loaned F Curtis don’t see a ton that needs the club’s minor league Minnesota 2 2 0 .500 80 73 Toms, 63.04%. 5, Chad Collins, 62.81%. McKenzie to Texas (AHL). to be done,” the manager system. MLB PLAYOFFS Chicago 1 3 0 .250 68 125 6, Brendon Todd, 61.90%. 7, Danny DETROIT RED WINGS — Assigned F Detroit 0 3 0 .000 56 83 Lee, 61.54%. 8, Matt Kuchar, 61.49%. Mitch Callahan, F Andy Miele and D said. “We’re going to try to Nevertheless, the team’s 2015 POSTSEASON BASEBALL GLANCE WEST 9, Luke Donald, 61.17%. 10, Jason Day, Brian Lashoff to Grand Rapids (AHL). 61.11%. Placed D Jakub Kindl on seven-day continue to improve and 80-82 record was disap- WILD CARD WLT Pct PF PA All-Around Ranking injured reserve, retroactive to Sept. 29. Tuesday: Houston (Keuchel 20-8) Arizona 3 1 0 .750 148 73 get better.” pointing from the stand- 1, Jason Day, 192. 2, Will Wilcox, EDMONTON OILERS — Assigned F at New York (Tanaka 12-7), 7:08 St. Louis 2 2 0 .500 74 89 195. 3, Jordan Spieth, 257. 4, Hideki Leon Draisaitl to Bakersfield (AHL). Mostly from within. point Tampa Bay entered p.m.(ESPN) Seattle 1 2 0 .333 74 61 Matsuyama, 288. 5, Justin Rose, 290. 6, LOS ANGELES KINGS — Assigned LW Wednesday: Chicago (Arrieta 22-6) at San Francisco 1 3 0 .250 48 110 With the possible of its fi rst season under Cash Brooks Koepka, 322. 7, Justin Thomas, Michael Mersch to Ontario (AHL). Pittsburgh (Cole 19-8), 7:08 p.m.(TBS) Oct. 1 324. 8, Rickie Fowler, 332. 9, Matt MONTREAL CANADIENS — Assigned exception of shortstop, with expectations of con- DIVISION SERIES Baltimore 23, Pittsburgh 20 (OT) Kuchar, 339. 10, Henrik Stenson, 344. Fs Charles Hudon and Sven (Best-of-5; x-if necessary) Oct. 4 designated hitter and one tending for the AL East Andrighetto to St. John’s (AHL). American League N.Y. Jets 27, Miami 14 TRANSACTIONS Waived G Dustin Tokarski and D Mark Kansas City vs. New York-Houston Chicago 22, Oakland 20 spot in the outfield, the title. Barberio. winner Indianapolis 16, Jacksonville 13 (OT) BASEBALL PHILADELPHIA FLYERS — Waived D Rays have a pretty good Injuries that depleted the Thursday: New York-Houston winner N.Y. Giants 24, Buffalo 10 American League Andrew McDonald. at Kansas City, 5:37 or 7:07 p.m. (FS1) Carolina 37, Tampa Bay 23 idea of how the lineup will pitching rotation for much LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Named Billy PITTSBURGH PENGUINS — Waived D Friday: New York-Houston winner at Washington 23, Philadelphia 20 Eppler general manager. Tim Erixon. look in 2016. of the season, an offense Kansas City, 2:45 p.m.(FS1) Atlanta 48, Houston 21 OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Promoted NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Signed G Ken Sunday: Kansas City at New York- Cincinnati 36, Kansas City 21 And, regardless what that sputtered for much Billy Beane to executive vice president Appleby to a three-year, entry-level Houston winner, 3:10 p.m.(MLBN) San Diego 30, Cleveland 27 of baseball operations and David Forst contract. they do — or don’t do — of the summer, and an x-Monday Kansas City at New York- Green Bay 17, San Francisco 3 to general manager. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS — Waived D Houston winner, TBA (FOX or FS1) St. Louis 24, Arizona 22 between now and spring overworked bullpen that National League Andrew MacDonald. x-October 14: New York-Houston Denver 23, Minnesota 20 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Fired SAN JOSE SHARKS — Assigned D winner at Kansas City, TBA (FOX or New Orleans 26, Dallas 20 training, it’s difficult to struggled to protect leads pitching coach Mike Harkey. Mirco Mueller, F Nikolay Goldobin and FS1) Open: New England, Tennessee MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Announced C Melker Karlsson to San Jose (AHL). imagine them undergoing down the stretch contrib- Toronto vs. Texas Monday’s Game the contracts of fi rst base coach Mike ST. LOUIS BLUES — Signed F Scottie Thursday: Texas (Gallardo 13-11) Detroit at Seattle, 8:30 p.m. anywhere near as much uted to the Rays fi nishing Guerrero, pitching coach Rick Kranitz, Upshall to a one-year contract. at Toronto (Price 18-5), 1:37 or 3:07 Thursday’s Game bench coach Jerry Narron, outfield Assigned F Magnus Paajarvi, F Ty change as last winter, fourth. The Rays fi nished p.m. (FS1) Indianapolis at Houston, 7:25 p.m. coach John Shelby and bullpen coach Rattie, D Chris Butler and D Petteri Friday: Texas (Hamels 7-1) at Sunday’s Games which began with the sur- 13 games behind division Lee Tunnell will not be renewed. Lindbohm to Chicago (AHL). Toronto, 11:45 A.m.(MLBN) Chicago at Kansas City, noon WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Fired TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Waived prise departures of former champion Toronto. Sunday: Toronto at Texas, 7:10 St. Louis at Green Bay, noon manager Matt Williams, bench coach D T.J. Brennan, D Andrew Campbell, p.m.(FS1) Buffalo at Tennessee, noon Randy Knorr, pitching coach Steve C Sam Carrick, RW Matt Frattin and C x-Monday: Toronto at Texas (FOX Seattle at Cincinnati, noon McCatty, hitting coach Rick Schu, Byron Froese. or FS1) Washington at Atlanta, noon third base coach Bobby Henley, fi rst VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Waived x-Oct. 14: Texas at Toronto (FOX or Jacksonville at Tampa Bay, noon base coach Tony Tarasco, bullpen F Linden Vey, D Frank Corrado and D There’s also the possibil- FS1) New Orleans at Philadelphia, noon coach Matt LeCroy and defensive National League Alex Biega. FSU ity that fullback Freddie Cleveland at Baltimore, noon coordinator/advance coach Mark WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Signed All games televised by TBS Arizona at Detroit, noon From Page 8 Weidemaier. C Tim McGauley to a three-year, Stevenson could also see St. Louis vs. Pittsburgh-Chicago Denver at Oakland, 3:25 p.m. FOOTBALL entry-level contract and assigned him winner New England at Dallas, 3:25 p.m. some carries if needed. to Brandon (WHL). Released C Derek Friday: Pittsburgh-Chicago winner at San Francisco at N.Y. Giants, 7:30 p.m. National Football League Roy, G Justin Peters, D Aaron Ness, D That leaves Johnathan The run game has been St. Louis, 5:45 p.m. Open: Carolina, Miami, Minnesota, CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed OL Ryan Stanton, C Liam O’Brien and C Saturday: Pittsburgh-Chicago winner N.Y. Jets Ronald Patrick to the practice squad. Vickers and Jacques Pat- an important barometer Chandler Stephenson. at St. Louis, 4:37 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 Released OL Andrew McDonald from WINNIPEG JETS — Waived D Jay Monday: St. Louis at Pittsburgh- Pittsburgh at San Diego, 7:30 p.m. the practice squad. rick as the other options. in the Florida State-Mi- Harrison. Chicago winner DALLAS COWBOYS — Waived LB American Hockey League Vickers got his fi rst ac- ami series. Since 1988, x-Oct. 13: St. Louis at Pittsburgh- GOLF Keith Smith and DT Ken Bishop. AHL — Suspended Stockton C Chicago winner INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Released QB tion last Saturday and had the team that rushes for Mitchell Heard two games for a x-Oct. 15: Pittsburgh-Chicago winner Josh Johnson. Signed CB Shaun Prater. PGA TOUR boarding incident during an Oct. 10 carries for 33 yards. more yards has won 20 of at St. Louis JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Placed G PGA Tour Statistics 1 preseason game at San Jose. Los Angeles vs. New York Brandon Linder on injured reserve. Patrick has three carries the past 28 games. Since Through Sept. 27 Suspended Hershey D Bobby Shea Friday: New York (deGrom 14-8) at MIAMI DOLPHINS — Fired coach Joe FedExCup Playoffs Points one game for an altercation during this season but none since Fisher arrived at Florida Los Angeles 8:45 p.m. Philbin. Named Dan Campbell interim 1, Jordan Spieth, 3,800.000. 2, Henrik an Oct. 1 preseason game against Saturday: New York (Syndergaard coach. the Sept. 5 season opener State as offensive coordi- Stenson, 2,306.667. 3, Jason Day, Albany. Suspended Grand Rapids RW 9-7) at Los Angeles, 8:07 p.m. NEW YORK JETS — Signed WR 2,290.000. 4, Rickie Fowler, 1,838.000. Joel Rechlicz for three games for a Monday: Los Angeles at New York Kenbrell Thompkins to the practice against Texas State. He nator in 2007, the Semi- 5, Bubba Watson, 1,680.000. 6, Zach charging incident during an Oct. 2 (Harvey 13-8) squad. Released WR-KR Walter Powell Johnson, 1,450.000. 7, Dustin Johnson, preseason game against Lake Erie. was in for a couple plays noles are averaging 182.9 x-Oct. 13: Los Angeles at New York from the practice squad. 1,360.000. 8, Justin Rose, 1,234.667. Suspended Iowa F Kurtis Gabriel three x-Oct. 15: New York at Los Angeles WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed against Wake Forest dur- rushing yards against the 9, Danny Lee, 1,122.667. 10, Charley games for his actions during an Oct. 3 DE Frank Kearse. Waived LB Terrance Hoffman, 992.000. preseason game against Manitoba. ing a fi rst-half series. Hurricanes. BASKETBALL Plummer. Signed WR Issac Blakeney Scoring Average GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS — Assigned and LB Lynden Trail to the practice 1, Jordan Spieth, 68.911. 2, Jason F Alden Hirschfeld, F Dominic Zombo, WNBA FINALS squad. Released LB Sage Harold from Day, 69.161. 3, Bubba Watson, 69.296. D Derek Docken and D Steve Spinell the practice squad. FINALS 4, Henrik Stenson, 69.354. 5, Dustin to Toledo (ECHL). Released Fs Kurt points per game, and last (Best-of-5) Johnson, 69.552. 6, Zach Johnson, HOCKEY Etchegary, Jean-Paul LaFontaine, Evan Indiana 1, Minnesota 0 69.725. 7, Justin Rose, 69.744. 8, Will National Hockey League Rankin, Josh Shalla, Tyler Sikura and in the NFL in sacks and Sunday: Indiana 75, Minnesota 69 Philbin Wilcox, 69.760. 9, Paul Casey, 69.806. NHL — Suspended San Jose F Raffi Austin Wuthrich and D Ralfs Freibergs, Tuesday: Indiana at Minnesota, 6 From Page 8 run defense despite the 10, Brooks Koepka, 69.832. Torres 41 games for interference and Jared Nightingale and Andrew Prochno p.m. Driving Distance an illegal check to the head against from their tryout agreements. offseason addition of tack- Friday: Minnesota at Indiana, 6 p.m. 1, Dustin Johnson, 317.7. 2, Bubba Anaheim F Jakob Silfverberg during HAMILTON BULLDOGS — Acquired F x-Sunday: Minnesota at Indiana, Watson, 315.2. 3, Jason Day, 313.7. an Oct. 3 preseason game at Anaheim. Mason Marchment and a 2016 fourth- The Dolphins have start- le Ndamukong Suh. 6:30 p.m. 4, Adam Scott, 311.6. 5, J.B. Holmes, Placed Montreal F Zack Kassian in round OHL Priority selection for a 2016 x-Oct. 14: Indiana at Minnesota, 6 ed poorly in every game Campbell becomes the 309.9. 6, Charlie Beljan, 309.8. 7, Tony Stage Two of the Substance Abuse and third- and ninth-round OHL Priority p.m. Finau, 309.0. 8, Brooks Koepka, 308.2. Behavioral Health Program (SABH) of selections. and have been outscored eighth coach since 2004 for FOOTBALL 9, Patrick Rodgers, 307.7. 10, Keegan the NHL and NHLPA. HARTFORD WOLF PACK — Reassigned 37-3 in the fi rst quarter. the Dolphins, who haven’t Bradley, 306.1. NHLPA — Defenseman Mike Weaver F Michael Kantor to Greenville (ECHL). Driving Accuracy Percentage announced his retirement. Loaned D Kodie Curran to Greenville. They rank last in the AFC won a playoff game since NFL 1, Francesco Molinari, 76.88%. 2, ANAHEIM DUCKS — Assigned G John Released F Alex Krushelnyski from his David Toms, 74.50%. 3, Chez Reavie, tryout agreement. in rushing and offensive 2000. AMERICAN CONFERENCE Gibson, F Chris Mueller, D Korbinian

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Annie’s Mailbox ALLEY OOP BY JACK AND CAROLE BENDER Dear Annie: My wife, “Kate,” and I are in Dear Stuck: Finding a girlfriend our early 40s and have been married for will not ease the problem with your 15 years. We have two children. wife, so let’s not do that. When someone Kate has a deeply troubling emotional marries, the spouse should always come dependence on her parents that shows before the parents, even though some no sign of changing. They wanted to parents don’t like that and may, in fact, come with us on our honeymoon, which encourage the grown child to put them I initially thought was a joke. It wasn’t. I fi rst. This is unfair to the child, keeping fl atly refused, and Kate became angry. them infantilized and dependent. Early in the marriage, I overlooked a lot Kate wasn’t mature enough to get mar- of this overcloseness, because I thought ried, but you expected her to change ALLEY OOP BY JACK AND CAROLE BENDER she would eventually grow out of it when anyway. she became a wife and mother. But it The fact that Kate phones her hasn’t happened. Kate calls her parents parents daily is not a big deal. But every day and discusses all of our per- discussing personal marital issues sonal issues with them. She has let me with them allows them to be a bigger know that they come before the rest of us part of your marriage than they should and always will. be, and Kate refuses to change that. We’ve tried counseling several times, You need to determine which aspects of but she cannot or will not change and this are worth being upset about, and it leaves me frustrated. The only reason which are unimportant to the I’m still in this marriage is because of my basic well-being of your children and kids. I’m ready to fi nd a girlfriend. What your marriage. Please get counseling, THATA BABY BY PAULTRAP should I do? with or without Kate, so you can work on — STUCK IN SAN FRANCISCO this.

Bridge Dick Gregory, a civil rights activ- ist, writer and former comedian, said, “When I lost my rifl e, the army charged me 85 dollars. That is why in the navy the captain goes down with the ship.” KIT‘N’ CARLYLE BY LARRY WRIGHT HERMAN BY JIM UNGER This week, we are looking at captaincy during the bidding. When one player has described his hand accurately, he typically leaves the fi nal decision to his partner. In today’s deal, after one spade - two spades, what should South do? Opener usually either passes (with no game aspirations) or jumps to game (with a strong hand). Sometimes, though, he is in the middle; game might or might not be good. Then opener makes a help-suit game-try, bidding a top hearts. After South ruffs the third, side suit -- here, three diamonds. This how should he continue? asks partner in particular to look at his South’s 10 tricks should be fi ve spades, holdings in the bid suits. With good hold- two diamonds, one club and two ings -- high cards or shortage -- he jumps diamond ruffs in the dummy. Declarer to game. With bad holdings, he signs off draws one round of trumps from hand, in three spades. In this deal, although plays a diamond to dummy’s king, leads North has only six high-card points, he the diamond 10 to his ace, ruffs a dia- has great spade and diamond holdings mond with the spade eight, crosses back -- especially that fourth trump. So he to hand with a spade, trumps his last dia- should happily jump to game. mond with the spade king, ruffs a heart, West starts the defense with his three draws East’s third trump, and claims. Jackson County Floridan z Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 11 A

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12 A- Tuesday, October 6, 2015 z Jackson County Floridan CLASSIFIEDS RECREATION MOTORCYCLES TRUCKS, BUSES, TRACTORS, TRAILERS WANTED AUTOS Mazda 2001 üûüû 2011 ûüûü CAMPERS & TRAVEL TRAILERS B3000 extend- Wanted to buy Junk Cars, Harley Davidson Superglide Custom ed cab DS, 3 li- Dutchman 2006 Travel Trailer , 28ft., corner Adult owned, factory original, garage kept. ter, automatic, Trucks and Vans shower, awning, triple slides, K-sz. bed ü Lovingly cared for ü 90,730 miles, We pay the most !! 1-owner, excellent condition. $9850. fog lights, windshield, back rest, alarm cold air, like 334-596-4366. system with pager, luggage rack, new, $6800. 334-790-7959. Hauled the same day as called. mint condition, 15 K miles, original owner. VANS r Call Jim 334-379-4953 Keystone Travel Trailer $12,500 Call 334-598-0061 q 2014 Passport Ultra light Chevrolet 2012 Express Grand Touring , md# 2650 Harley 100th Anniversary 2003 Dyna Low Rider Cargo:Mileage 18,342 BH, like new, with power Like new, Second Owner, Loaded with $18,000 334-792-7746 We buy Wrecked Vehicles slide, power awning and accessories, Low miles, Asking $8,500 grill. Heavy duty hitch, sway bar, mirrors, 18 334-797-9144. Running or not ! gal. smart tote, chocks & access. $17,000 850-482-2842, leave message. Harley Davidson 2008 Dana Custom Super Glide 334-794-9576 or 344-791-4714 crash bar with pegs, back rest with luggage WANTED AUTOS Montana 2007 5th wheel , 33 ft., 3-slides, wash- rack, clip on windshield, very low miles. er, dryer & 2006 Dodge Diesel 2500. Both good 334-673-1320. condition & clean. $45,000 FIRM or will sell 5th 1ST PLACE TO CALL FOR ALL OF Trike 2002 Road King wheel separate. Call for details 334-693-0609 or YOUR TOWING NEEDS! 334-718-1719. PACKAGE DEAL!!!!!! Classic, garaged, lowered, runs well, MOTOR HOMES & RVS beautiful, vance & hines pipes, lots of chrome, Newmar 2004 MTN. Aire Motor Home . 17,300 miles, $18,500. 88 yr. old owner Workhorse Classis, 32,750 miles, 2-slides, Bill 334-762-2700 or Call: 334-714-9607 Contact Jason Harger at 334-791-2624 computer desk/Dine. New roof & refrigerator, auto satelite dish, includes 10K lb. blue Ox tow Victory Kingpin 2006 , red in color, 100 cubic bar & brake buddy. $69,900. inch & 6 speed overdrive, 7500 miles, exc cond. 850-272-0596 or 850-326-3615. $6000. OBO 334-797-9328. Winnebago 2014 Vista SPORT UTILITY 26HE, V10 gas, 1-slide, hyd-jacks, 19 ft. electric Chevrolet 2003 Trail Blazer - If you are looking awning, rear camera, HD for a clean SUV this is it. All power, front and TV, leather, many extras. rear AC. Clean car fax. Asking $3,50 OBO. 5900 miles, MSRP $87,914. Must Sell! 334-726-1651. Will sell for $62,000 334-797-0324 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2000 Laredo 2WD 4D:Excellent TRANSPORTATION condition, body is white with grey leather interior. It’s fully loaded. Cold air ANTIQUE & CLASSIC VEHICLES conditioner, new front Chevrolet 1987 Silverado , tires, has alwaysbeen 95k original miles, AC, routine maintained. Runs great. Mileage 225,730. loaded, new 350 GM fuel $2,900.00 850-209-1577 injector engine, all TRUCKS, BUSES, TRACTORS, TRAILERS original and very clean. $11,500 OBO Call: 334-232-4371 4-Row KMC Peanut Picker , hydraulic header, AUTOS FOR SALE 1-owner, bought new, good condition $9700. 334-714-1687. Kept in shed. BMW 1998 740iL, loaded, Backhoe Grapple leather, sun- 86" rakemaster grapple roof, 4 door se- w/q.att. $2500. dan, V-8, clean, Call: 334-792-9110 123,000 miles, excellent, $4795 . 334- 790-7959. Camaro Dale Earnhart replica Rally Sport, black HEAVY EQUIPMENT 912 Liebherr Excavator . on black, sun roof, super 1989-90 Ready to go to work! fast 6 cyl. V-6, only 7,800 $15,000 Call 334-726-2831 or 334-797-4124. miles!!!! Army Aviation KMC 2-row, Peanut Shaker, new style, coulters book value $27,000 - MOVING to California will in front, kept in shed. $3700. 334-714-1687. In Print and Online sell $23,000 334-796-9634 /334-597-8667/ 334-886-2510 Wheeler 2000 Yamaha JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN CLASSIFIEDS Chevrolet 2005 Corvette 400, trailer 5x10 and Convertible:Silver/ single row 6 pan disk, 1-850-526-3614 or 1-800-779-2557 EbonyLeather, Power (SOLD TOGETHER ) $3200. jcﬂoridan.com Top, Navigation, Heads 334-797-9753 or 334-794-9743. Up Display, 6Speed Transmission, Chrome Wheels, Clean Carfax. Very Nice Car. Miles Only 38000. Call Scott @334- 685-1070. $$28,500 OBO 334-685-1070 Ford 2007 Tuarus SE, loaded, leather, ex- tra clean, 77,000 miles, runs and looks like new. $6395 . 334- 790-7959. Impala LT 2012 , red & black interior, 38,900 miles, loaded, spoiler, sun roof, very very clean, garage kept. Some warrenty. $12,250. CONCRETE WORK & COATINGS HOME IMPROVEMENTS SERVICES OFFERED Call John 334-347-5928. D. Stephens Concrete Services, LLC Infinity 1998 Home RepaiRs by HomeworkS Watford Pools 130T, loaded, Quality,Affordable Concrete Work and Small Tractor Work “Beautification of Your Home” 2521 Commercial Park Drive leather, sun- 38 Yrs.Experience •Licensed •Insured Carpentry/Painting Installations Marianna, FL 32448 roof, new tires, Residential &Commercial Furniture Repair &Refinishing Phone: 850-526-2115 excellent, Bus: 850-674-5887 General Repairs •Insured $4995 . 334-790-7959. Owned and Operated by Home: 850-674-5026 All your pool needs. Dewey Stephens Cell: 850-643-1723 Bill Long, Jr. (850)569-2903 Full array of pool supplies. Lincoln 2003 ADULT CARE BULLDOZING ROOFING & RELATED Town Car Exec- utive, loaded, CaregiversAvailable Land CLearing and Forestry serviCes leather, like, Dozer and Excavation Work T 48,000 one own- Ponds -Road Building -Demolition C ROOFING CO. er miles. $7500. 334-790-7959. 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ONline today at WIREGRASS.JOBS JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN ◆ www.jcfloridan.com LOCAL & FROM THE FRONT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 ◆ 13A Obituaries Spring Possible "=A<=44= (B=,/: &C *4+5H 0744 2) <)4+ 9,+5H "+@@+!>1 (?;43!@ &8>4 61N0:0[] (L W174:S7[ =N[)4 acquisition &04/A=: %.7/ 59 G-FF @C !C 7. 9<) !5A75.: 0A2B *38:;#,344, V:[&[6 )V] V[S<[/6P From Page 1A 61>F #=+=H/99/ @9A//9 .5 '<5E)4 %6.)A54 $,1) '3!94=+@@46 (% BA..7 E1(7:& 6[N0:&[ )V] 6[N; terms defined "=A<=44=5 &# 63DD> 079< =)3C 8)AAH(A,,1) 207-A/B-055/ 0:&[ 7[)][N6<:S /[N[ UY However, a memo to the The terms “fee-simple” !B.4/8G-)FE)3>?)F)1 5.+ @5>9,A =<64 &+).B)4+ =N[)4 :WSUN4)V&[ 4U *U(P NWFMD does speak more and “less-than-fee IIIC7=A<=44= ,DB/7597.?C #.9)A1).9 0744 $8<43,*388) Z[ ][WUV64N)4[] 41 &)N[[N 6[N0:V= 4<[ &:4:J[V6 County-related informa- St. Johns River Water !5A75..5 '<5E)4 %6: UY !7UN:])P Z[ /)6 8VU/V tion is to be included in $/44/9B ' .)A54 $,1) 7> 7. /<5A?) ,D )V] SNU1] UY <:6 /UN8UV Management District, the package of materials which has successfully *:2=H 5AA5.?)1).9>C&IEA)>>7,.> 4H1E5962179: 4)7 ,]W:V:64N)4UN )4 !7UN:]) used the alternative 9)+ ,.47.) 59 000C15A75.. 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Private IIIE:@C?@77@ 7:)W6 UY \N)&[0:77["!IP YN:[V]6 YUN 4<[:N 7U0["8:V]; nutrient load reductions >[email protected]=-DE>1: C?$=MM3N2=2$& -/ ?$N Z[ :6 61N0:0[] (L <:6 property remains on tax V[66 )V] 61SSUN4]1N:V= for Jackson Blue Spring. +?=;&N$9KMR73M$M D@9&/ /:Y[ M:77 UY '<)44)1<< @9& U@N2$/ *N@&-$NN/@9& )V] 4<[:N &<:7]N[V B)L7UN ])L"F&4U([N TH" 2HT? )4 2 Jackson County’s ongo- land (with restrictions) C?$NN/*/N&( @9& 93:$N> )V] K):7[[ UY K[LI)N=U"!I" SW R#)64[NVQ )4 4<[ !:N64 ing development of eco- and are responsible 73M TN@9&>+?=;&N$9 @9& <:6 ])1=<4[N M[VV:[ Z)N: #2$;/9 */N& C+7JJ( 85( AV:4[] G[4TN@9&+?=;&N$9O )V] <[N <16()V] C)V4U6< R@MM$& @1@/ F+J7-$N 4( UY '<)44) ])1=<4[N K)4:[ +:77:)W6 UY avoid management costs. 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C?$1@M RN$+$&$& =9 :V &<)N=[ UY 4<[ )NN)V=[; “Land Acquisition (Jack- R@J?/ :@/ -$ $0RN$MM$& <:6 /:Y[ %U44:[ UY B)77)<)6; Staff reports &$@J? -/ ?$N ?3M-@9& 7" V. W[V46P son County): Fee-simple 79;=9$ @J 111O:@N=@99@ 6[["!IP Z[ :6 )]]:4:UV)77L /$@NM('N@1"7N&'OQC+7JJ/P +?@R$;"?O+7:O and/or less-than-fee ac- C+7JJ( ?$N R@N$9JM(D7&$;;$ quisition and protection farm operations. Roughly +%!'*(-&./'!$#, of approximately 598 ag- $1.3 million more is set -6$ G:6$- U3K5"$ OI"LL/N& $@C?@77@ *[email protected]< '#"!$%&% ricultural acres within the aside for this aspect of the '072C@< &1:2 <:K =L-6$KR6K&F-55<"1 (-#(",/ ()(!"(%"# -6$ ,6$L"1 @-89"L&%"L"9 Jackson Blue groundwa- state’s latest spring-pro- 64>F %@-@H2992 "9C229 %$,#.! # # %$,#.! $@C?@77@8 '% 63))> ,8$-/ OF-88RL/N& '-LR8/6 /0"!0# (' &$*8#*8A 1/#86F# -F8:8*/D 3FAE ter contribution area. tecting effort in the local #D172;,/+FG+3>B+F+4 U"6$"LKR6 OGRL"6N& -6$ 4>.$ (>AB@ %@>$8#* BFD 78,*# Protection of this land area. 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DEP also announced other counties — Gainer -6$ *8-6)<" @:88:-7KM '"7"5"L/M 3:50 p.m. and for un- The truck continued that the state plans to Spring in Bay County and U" 1-K PL")"$"$ :6 F-L:-66- '<-P"8 !3; known reasons entered moving in a westerly fund assistance to 32 Wakulla Springs — were $"-5< +/ <:K K:K5"L&F-L=-; 6"L-8 UR7" :K )<-L=" RV the median and crossed direction before more producers in the also announced, for a L"5,$-7K -6$ <:K 7R5<"L; -LL-6="7"65KM#0PL"KK:R6K :6;8-1<"8 %-6:"8M into the westbound lane, overturning then coming Jackson Blue Basin who total of $17.8 million in- RV K/7P-5

Habitat for Humanity is a few thousand dollars Habitat stronger today, thanks to From Page 1A the community’s support of the organization’s gala event, and the Jackson County fundraiser last Friday School System’s Director of night. Roughly 170 people Career and Technical Education, came to the dinner and Phyllis Daniels, was auctioneer many participated in the for the night. silent and live auctions of goods and services This was the organizations donated by local merchants ﬁ rst big fundraiser in a couple of and individuals. With a years, Smith said, adding that the volunteer DJ spinning event went well. CDs and a professional Most of the crowd stuck around commending providing the for the full evening, which started keynote entertainment, at 6 p.m. and ﬁ nished up around those attending also 10 p.m. occupied themselves with Habitat recently turned over networking and general the keys to the 54th home built or socializing as the four-hour renovated by that organization, evening progressed. with the new owners paying for their dwellings through a no- interest but otherwise traditional mortgage and giving back to the program in “sweat-equity” hours. MARK SKINNER/THE FLORIDAN

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BY JOSH BOAK Stafford loans and incentivizing The Associated Press private lenders. Majoring in psychology, WASHINGTON Anderson hoped to become a college degree practically child psychologist. But after stamped Andres Aguirre’s suffering a shoulder injury while Aticket to the middle class. playing soccer, he found relief Yet at age 40, he’s still paying the only from an acupuncturist. The price of admission. treatment led him to study Chi- After a decade of repay- nese medicine and become a ments, Aguirre still diverts $512 licensed acupuncturist himself a month to loans and owes in 2004. He had already racked $20,000. up $45,000 in college debt; acu- The expense requires his puncture school required more. family to rent an apartment in Now 42 with a blended family Campbell, California, because of fi ve, he runs an acupuncture buying a home in a decent clinic in Tucson, Arizona, with school district would cost too his wife, Julie, also an acupunc- much. His daughter has excelled turist. Combined, their monthly in high school, but Aguirre has student loans bills approach urged her to attend community $1,700. college to avoid the debt that “More than we spend on ensnared him. groceries and kind of like having “I didn’t get the warmest a second mortgage,” Anderson reception on that,” said Aguirre, said. a health care manager. “But she The student lending boom understands the choice.” never fully appreciated how America’s crushing surge of many students might switch student debt, now at $1.2 tril- majors or careers, nor that lion, has bred a disturbing new incomes would stagnate as debt phenomenon: School loans that levels rose. span multiple generations with- NO CHOICE BUT DEBT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS in families. Weighed down by Part of the problem is that Julie Armstrong (from left), Amelia Anderson, Nathan Anderson and Dean Anderson sit on a couch at their home their own loans, many parents job opportunities can require in Tucson, Ariz., on Sept. 30. lack the means to fund their workers to return to school and children’s educations without balances average $20,000 for expense, with the gap widen- incomes. borrow at a time in life when sinking even deeper into debt. Generation X. Millennials, ing most for younger families. The reality played out some- savings traditionally became a Data analyzed exclusively by who are 34 and younger, have The average college-educated what differently. priority. The Associated Press, along roughly the same average debt, head of household under 40 Roughly 6 million Gen-X In Kansas, the Bigler family with surveys about families and according to a report by Pew owes $404 a month in student households still owe student lives in the remote town of Ash- rising student debt loads, show Charitable Trusts. debt payments, according to an debt. Some, like Aguirre, are for- land as part of a government- that: » Gen-X parents who carry AP analysis of Fed data. That’s going home ownership. Others backed program to forgive the » School loans increasingly student debt and have teen- slightly more than what the have moved to remote stretches debt for the father, Jonathan, belong to Americans over 40. age children have struggled to government says the average of the country to qualify for 54, who in a midcareer switch This group accounts for 35 per- save for their children’s educa- college-educated family spends loan forgiveness programs. At became a physician assistant. cent of education debt, up from tions. The average they have at the supermarket. no point before, experts say, has With a population of 853, Ash- 25 percent in 2004, according to in college savings plans is just The multigenerational debt such a large share of the U.S. land is 50 miles from the nearest the New York Federal Reserve. $4,000, compared with a $20,000 cycle refl ects a rush to pursue population begun their careers Wal-Mart and an hour from Contributing to this surge: Lon- average for teenagers’ parents college as a path to middle class indebted. hamburgers at the closest Sonic ger repayment schedules, more who aren’t still repaying their security. Roughly 25 years ago, DIFFERENT PATHS Drive-In. Including the college midcareer workers returning to own school loans, Pew found. A federal policies began encour- Nathan Anderson received his debts for their three daughters, school and additional borrow- result is that many of their chil- aging borrowing on a mass fi rst student loan in 1991. His ages 22 to 27, the Biglers write ing for children’s education. dren will need to borrow heavily scale to cover soaring college time at Johns Hopkins Univer- checks totaling $2,531 each » Generation X adults — those for college, thereby perpetuat- costs. Policymakers fi gured sity overlapped with the start of month to repay student debts. from 35 to 50 years old — owe ing a cycle of family debt. borrowers could afford the debt the lending boom: The govern- The family is on track to be about as much as people fresh » Student debt is surpass- because college degrees would ment was raising borrowing lim- debt-free when Jonathan turns out of college do. Student loan ing groceries as a primary all but guarantee comfortable its, introducing unsubsidized 72. Publisher apologizes for calling Potential problem in more heart valve slaves ‘workers’ in its textbooks implants, study fi nds The Associated Press The Associated Press two patients, including AUSTIN, Texas — One one who had a stroke, of the biggest publish- Doctors have discov- revealed that their valves ers in the U.S. apolo- ered a potential problem were not working right. gized Monday for calling involving implanted heart Dr. Raj Makkar, the doc- slaves brought to America valves that hundreds tor at Cedars-Sinai Heart “workers” in a geography of thousands of people Institute in Los Angeles textbook used widely in have received — they leading the study, wanted Texas, where the wording don’t always open and to know how widespread went unnoticed during the close properly, possibly this was. In a report pub- state’s combative and po- because a blood clot has lished Monday by the litically charged classroom formed that could raise New England Journal of curriculum reviews. the risk of stroke. Medicine, he and others Instead it was the mother Although the problem say the problem has now ofa15-year-oldhighschool appears common, experts been found in 22 of 55 of freshman near Houston stressed that not enough patients in the study, and who prompted McGraw- is known about the situ- in 17 of 132 of patients in Hill Education to take the ation to change practice two registries tracking tis- unusual step of promising now, and federal health sue valve recipients. immediate revisions and officials say the valves still Theinitialstudywastest- new supplemental lessons seem safe and well worth ing a valve from St. Jude about the Atlantic slave THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the risk. Medical, but the problem trade. Roni Dean-Burren, Roni Dean-Burren poses on the campus of the University of Houston in Houston on Monday. But it’s bound to be has now been seen in oth- whose son pointed out Dean-Burren is asking publisher McGraw-Hill Education to change the text in a geography book unsettling for people er brands too, and with the wording in his world that refers to slaves as workers from Africa. with bioprosthetic aortic valves implanted surgi- geography textbook to his millions of workers from the separation of church “People have been look- valves, ones made from cally, not just those placed mom, ignited outrage on Africa to the southern and state and question ing for something to criti- cow, pig or human tissue. through tubes. That sug- social media last week af- United States to work on evolution. The 15-person cize and if you look for They have become more gests the issue could affect ter posting her disbelief. agricultural plantations.” electedboardhasoneblack something hard enough, popular than mechanical many people, although it’s Roughly a quarter of Tex- Dean-Bur- member. believe me you’ll fi nd ones made from synthetic unknown if the risk is just as’ 1,200 school districts ren, a former “There’s a it,” Ratliff said. “I think materials because they soon after the implant or use the textbook, accord- English teach- “ ... what if part of me, it was just worded im- don’t require lifelong use lasts longer. ing to state officials. The er who is now the emotional properly. I don’t think this of blood thinners to pre- Makkar said patients publisher didn’t respond a doctoral this wasn’t on side,thatsays, is the tipping point for vent blood clots. Some who recently received a to questions about how candidate at purpose, but it ‘Y’all did this a whole bunch of other tissue valves also can be tissue valve can talk with many other classrooms in the Univer- was the result of on purpose. revelations.” placed through tubes their doctors and see if the U.S. purchased copies sity of Hous- not ensuring that You did this to The Texas Freedom Net- into blood vessels rather imaging is being offered with the same phrasing. ton, found you have a table sanitize this work, a left-leaning group than in open-heart sur- to check for the problem “We are deeply sorry that out about the and to wash that is the board’s toughest gery, which has allowed — it is at his hospital. the caption was written caption when made up of what it down,’” critic, has its own review- far more people in recent “These devices are life- this way,” McGraw-Hill Ed- her son texted children and Dean-Bur- ers scrutinize textbooks. years to have bad valves saving,” Makkar said. ucation CEO David Levin her picture people in Texas ren said. “But But when it came to world fi xed. “The worst thing that said in a letter to employ- of the page, look like?” what if this geography textbooks, they The safety concern could happen is that peo- ees. “While the book was telling her, Roni Dean-Burren wasn’t on only checked sections emerged last year in a ple get the wrong idea” reviewed by many people “We was real purpose, but about climate change study testing a tube- and are afraid to have a inside and outside the hard workers it was the re- and religion, said group placed valve. Scans on valve fi xed. company, and was made weren’t we.” sult of not ensuring that spokesman Dan Quinn. available for public review, Dean-Burren said she you have a table made up Ratliff said local school no one raised concerns struggles most with how of what children and peo- districts should decide about the caption. Yet, the wording wasn’t caught ple in Texas look like?” whether they want to re- clearly, something went by book editors or theTexas Levin said his company move the current edition wrong and we must and State Board of Education, will increase the number of the book from class- will do better.” which approved the text- of textbook reviewers to rooms. McGraw-Hill says The caption in the ninth- book last November. The “reflect greater diversity.” it’s changing the digital grade textbook accompa- board is dominated by so- Thomas Ratliff, a Re- version, which all Texas nies a map of the U.S. in cial conservatives and has publican member of the schools using the textbook a section about immigra- drawn national attention state board, said the word- have. The company says tion. It reads: “The Atlantic in recent years over ap- ing of the caption isn’t re- it’s also exploring how to Slave Trade between the proving curriculum stan- lated to Texas’ curriculum quickly change the physi- 1500s and 1800s brought dards that deemphasize standards. cal copies.