Final 2013 Texaco Country Showdown contest Friday at SOSMP - PAGE 6A Today’s Weather High The 92° F Precip: 30%

Some clouds and possibly an isolat- ed thunderstorm in the afternoon. High 92F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%. Jasper News For up to the minute weather go to n f l a o n l i n e . c o m www.nflaonline.com. 142ND YEAR, NUMBER 32 THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013 1 SECTION 18 PAGES 50¢ Jennings couple arreste d for meth lab and child abuse

By Joyce Marie Taylor Reports show that on Wednesday, County, (Ga.) Sheriff’s Office, the [email protected] July 10, Bruce Everice Thornton, 62, drug task force arrived at the cou- and Melanie Faith Fields, 41, both ple’s residence to conduct a “knock A Jennings couple was arrested residing at 3037 NW 37 Blvd., Jen- and talk” and detected very strong and booked into Hamilton County nings, were arrested after an ongo- chemical odors that were consistent Jail on charges of manufacturing ing investigation by the Hamilton with the production of metham- methamphetamine and child abuse, County Drug Task Force for operat- phetamine. After donning protec- Bruce Everice according to the Hamilton County ing a meth lab. Thornton Melanie Faith Fields Sheriff’s Office. With assistance from Echols SEE JENNINGS, PAGE 2A

JASPER CITY PARK A FULL LIFE Trayvon Martin Local man recalls peace rally set his many, for Friday

By Joyce Marie Taylor interesting years [email protected] By Joyce Marie Taylor ica in 1738. They settled in South WWII veteran Shelton Mitchell at his home in Jasper. A Peace Rally and March [email protected] Carolina.” - Photo: Joyce Marie Taylor is being held for Trayvon Mitchell’s great grandfather, he Martin on Friday, July 19, At almost 93 years of age, Shel- said, served in the Civil War, “My family came from Scotland at 6 p.m. in Jasper. The ral- ton Mitchell of Jasper still has a which is where he died; not from a in the 1700s. They actually ly will be held at Jasper fairly crisp memory of his life, his battle injury, but from an illness, City Park in front of the family and his outstanding mili- perhaps yellow fever, he added. went from Ireland to Scotland, Hamilton County Court- tary career, although with his eye- His grandfather wasn’t born yet, then from Scotland to America house. The march will be sight, hearing and general health but when he did arrive into the in 1738. They settled in South from Jasper City Park to beginning to fail, he has a little world he was raised by his wid- Buddy Parker Park. trouble remembering exact dates. owed mother. He later married an Carolina.” Shawnetta Davis, Tiara One thing can’t be denied, howev- Irish girl and they had three chil- - Shelton Mitchell Allen and Terrence Hous- er. Mitchell led a full life and truly dren, one girl and two boys. His ton organized the event, adores his family. wife died young, so he packed up which will feature a couple Born in Jasper on Oct. 6, 1920, the three young children and of speakers and a prayer when Woodrow Wilson was pres- moved to Florida, where he service at Jasper City Park ident, Mitchell joined the United bought 170 acres of land in Jasper, before a march to Buddy States Army. He was 17, fresh out off CR 158, and eventually bought Parker Park. of high school, and after 22 years another 1,800 acres of land next “We're asking the com- in the United States Army, and door to the Paul Marion 2,100 acre munity and surrounding then pursuing other career goals, farm. counties to join us,” said he returned to his hometown in Mitchell now lives on a portion Davis. “We just want our 2007 to reacquaint himself with of that land with his daughter La- voices to be heard. The jus- long lost relatives. Juana Peterson, a widow whose tice system let us down by “My family came from Scotland husband Douglas Peterson was use of the Stand Your in the 1700s,” said Mitchell. “They killed in a robbery 22 years ago in Ground law. We want to actually went from Ireland to Scot- land, then from Scotland to Amer- SEE LOCAL, PAGE 9A Mitchell in his early military career. - Courtesy photos: SEE TRAYVON, PAGE 2A

County Preparedness 4-Hers head to Camp Cherry Lake Expo is today 4-7 p.m. at Emergency Management

By Joyce Marie Taylor [email protected]

Hamilton County Emer- gency Management will be hosting its Second Annual Hamilton County Pre- paredness Expo today (July 18) from 4-7 p.m., ac- cording to Emergency Management Director Henry Land. Land said surviving a storm is everyone’s re- sponsibility. “Timing is critical to good planning,” said Land. The event will be held at Hamilton County 4-Hers at Cherry Lake. - Courtesy photo:

SEE COUNTY, PAGE 2A By Heather M. Futch Gilchrist, and Suwannee despite the heavy rains 4-H/ FCS Agent counties for five days of fun throughout the week, youth Hamilton County and educational activities. were involved in many activ- Educational programs in- ities to help them forget the Twenty-nine local youth cluded Natural Resources, weather. The theme for the participated in summer 4-H Outdoor Skills, week was “4-H... It’s Out of Camp at Cherry Lake June Canoeing/Kayaking, and this World.” 4-Her’s were ex- For Kids 12 & Under 24-28. They joined campers Swimming. Many other ac- No Purchase Necessary Must Present Coupon from Lafayette, Union, tivities were scheduled, and SEE 4-HERS, PAGE 2A Limit 1 Per Person 793496 PAGE 2A THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013 Jennings couple arrested for meth lab and child abuse

Continued From Page 1A dence, along with a down. Thornton initial- ment and the Depart- rant revealed various Both subjects were special needs child, re- ly refused to come out ment of Children and meth, smoking devices, charged with child tive masks, officers ports state. of the bedroom, but fi- Families was notified. gas generators, ammu- abuse, possession of knocked and Fields HCSO said Fields ad- nally complied and was Due to the dangerous nition, lye and other narcotic equipment, opened the door. She vised officers that removed from the resi- risks involved with a drug paraphernalia in- manufacturing of was immediately re- Thornton was in the dence without incident. meth lab, such as fire or side the residence. The methamphetamine, and moved from the resi- master bedroom lying Reports further state explosion, a protective Drug Enforcement Ad- a capital charge of man- that all three subjects sweep/search was con- ministration (DEA) was ufacturing 400 grams or Power Country 102.1 were decontaminated ducted. Two plastic notified of the incident. more of methampheta- by Hamilton County bottles of cooked meth Fields and Thornton mine. Additionally, temporarily suspends Emergency Manage- were located inside the were placed under ar- Fields was being held ment and EMS. The residence and were re- rest and booked into for the Georgia State broadcast special needs child was moved and made safe, Hamilton County Jail Probation Office for a transported to a Lake authorities said. on $50,000 bond each, warrant of theft by de- Station will ‘re-tool its City hospital for treat- A further search war- according to HCSO. ception, reports show. format’ to bring ‘improved radio product’ this fall County Preparedness Expo is today 4 - 7 p.m. Continued From Page 1A your life,” said Land. also be free hotdogs. Weather Service, the Staff when operations resume “You don’t wait until Exhibitors at the event Sheriff’s Office and po- Radio station WQLC this fall,” Savage wrote. the Emergency Manage- the crash to strap on include the American lice departments, 102.1 FM in Lake City The stations will con- ment office located at your seatbelt, do you?” Red Cross, CERT, Code Suwannee Baptist Asso- temporarily suspended tinue playing country 1133 US Hwy. 41 NW in The event is free and Red, Duke Energy, ciation Disaster Recov- its broadcast effective at music when they return Jasper on Thursday, July open to the public. Be Florida Forestry, Hamil- ery, Suwannee Valley 7 p.m. Friday, July 12, in the fall, Bolton said. 18 from 4-7 p.m. sure to register to win ton County Fire Depart- Electric and United with a projected return He said it was a diffi- “Don’t gamble with door prizes. There will ments, the National Way. for this fall in order for cult decision to suspend the company “to re-tool broadcasting. its format “This allows us to ded- into a much more dy- icate all of our time and 4-Hers head to Camp Cherry Lake namic and improved ra- energy to brining North- dio product,” General ern Florida a new and Continued From Page 1A Eddings, Alyssa Futch, Elizabeth Futch, Hailey Manager Scott Savage improved radio net- Mabrey, Malyn Hunter, Caleb Kersey, Kassie Land, stated in a press release. work,” said Bolton. posed to many other worldly activities and experi- Devon Drosopoulos, Ashley Marvin, Logan Lee, The suspension also Savage told the Demo- ences. Mackenzie Prueter, Martin Lee, Mary Prueter, affects WGRO 960 AM crat that nine employees PCS Phosphate donated $400 to help cut the costs Cassie Spivey, Tra’vion Weary and Julianna Wheel- in Lake City and WNFK were affected; six full- for Hamilton County campers to attend the camp. er. 92.1 FM in Perry, all un- and three part-time. The money was divided equally among all campers. Special thanks to this year’s summer sponsors: der the Power Country “All employees are on Youth attending from Hamilton County along Mike Williams (PCS Public Relations), Live Oak Pest Radio Network umbrel- a temporary layoff, there with Heather Futch (4-H/FCS Extension Agent) and Control, Chen’s China of FL, Inc., First Federal, and la. were no terminations,” Greg Hicks (4-H/Agricultural Extension Agent, Wal-Mart of Live Oak, who were helpful in provid- “Long recognized as said Savage. CED) were: DJ Ball, Ashley Hand, Clayton Bennett, ing camp scholarships. Without their help, many of the leading radio sta- WGRO began broad- Taylor Lee, RJ Bennett, Taylor Thomas, Dylan Blake- these youth may not have been able to attend camp. tions in their communi- casting in 1958; WQLC ly, Summer Register, Zachary Capps, Marshall Dyal, Also, thanks to Charlie Shaw for driving the bus to ties, owner Nick Bolton and WNFK since 1990. Sera Richard, Sawyer Dyke, Steven Eddings, Trevor and from camp. is orchestrating their More information on first major overhaul in the the newly-revamped many years and plans to Power Country will be High school artists featured at 2013 NFCC Art Fest bring an exciting new of- announced later this fering to the region summer. HCHS senior Jonathon Hernandez receives merit award and 3rd place win Grand Re-opening North Florida Commu- off their artistic ability in also took third place in young artists. High nity College’s recent 2013 the annual high school the black and white school students from By Joyce Marie Taylor Restaurant at 202 Hatley High School Art Fest art show and competi- Drawing category. across NFCC’s service Street in downtown brought talented high tion - competing for Art entries were dis- area participated in the The Hamilton County Jasper this Friday, July school students to the awards in black and played in NFCC’s Colin exhibit and competition. Chamber of Commerce 19 at 11 a.m. Please come NFCC campus for a day white drawing, drawing P. Kelly Fitness Center For more information is sponsoring a grand re- out and show your sup- of art and competition. with color, painting, pho- gymnasium in April. The on the NFCC Art Depart- opening ribbon cutting port for your local busi- Area ninth through 12th tography, mixed media, annual competition and ment, contact Lisa ceremony at H&F nesses. grade students showed sculpture and ceramics. show is one of the area’s Thompson at (850) 973- Branford High School largest art exhibitions 1642 or email thomp- took first place overall in and competition for [email protected]. the competition with Taylor Coun- ty High School winning second p l a c e overall. Twelve Merit Award win- ners were also se- lected from all en- tries. Each received a trophy and small cash award. HCHS Senior Jonathon Hernan- dez was one of 12 students who re- ceived a Merit A third place win and merit award for senior Jonathon Hernandez of Award. Hernandez HCHS. - Courtesy photo:

Trayvon Martin peace rally set for Friday Continued From Page 1A can citizens of this country want to be recognized as simply Americans and make a difference for our children and not judged by a racial profile. all children, no matter their race or col- “Our children are our future,” Davis or.” said. “We don’t want them racially Davis also said the African Ameri- profiled.”

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ome of you may remember read- Sing or hearing problem now, and to work hard now, to avert a fire see if we see and hear bats in the wild. stories about White protection crisis. There are deadlines imposed by the Craft Rendezvous- August 3, 2013. Visit with Spring’s great fire of Fire Marshal’s office that must be met. Let’s get to Florida’s artists as they spend the day demonstrat- 2011. Much of the town work. ing their skills at handcrafts and studio arts. was burned down that What can you do? We need volunteer firefighters! Coffee House- August 3, 2014 & September 7, 2013 fateful day and it was a Volunteer firefighting is a very rewarding and valu- Volunteer Appreciation Dinner-6 p.m., August terrible personal tragedy able way to serve your community. If you qualify, 17th, 2013 at the auditorium. More details to follow. for many families as they you can become part of a close-knit organization that All volunteers, CSO members, & Staff please put this lost their homes, busi- that is supportive of the community and is a lot like date on your calendar. There will be a great BBQ nesses and belonging s to the ravages of the great fire. a family. It takes dedication and many hours of train- Dinner with games following. Fire protection was totally inadequate and the fire ing to become a firefighter. If you're willing to put in Come to the River Healing Arts Festival and 5K had its way and burned down about a quarter of the the time and effort, our fire department ready for Run/Walk-September 7, 2013. The 5K run/walk will town. Thank goodness nothing like that could hap- you to serve. We want to know, we NEED to know, start at 8 a.m. For entrée and details please contact pen today, or could it? Actually, White Springs and that we can depend on each other. Call Fire Chief Susan at the Craft Store. The Healing Arts Exhibits Hamilton County face a real crisis in our fire protec- Steve Stith at 386-234-5038 for more information on and Activities will start at 10 a.m. More information tion and if nothing is done, a lot of trouble could be how to join the White Springs Fire Department. about this exciting day will be published soon. headed our way. A recent visit by the Florida State There is a lot going on in the upcoming weeks and Old Time Music Weekend-September 13-15, 2013. Fire Marshal’s office has emphasized some new min- months and I want to give you a heads up so that Spend the weekend picking up old-time music tech- imum requirements and considerably tightened the you can start to plan on attending some of the excit- niques from the master of fiddle, banjo, guitar and existing requirements to pass compliance inspec- ing goings on around White Springs. For starters, voice. tions. We are going to have a real uphill climb to here is what is going on at the Stephen Foster State Happy Birthday to Patricia Harrington who was meet the financial challenge that is presented by Folk Culture Center in the upcoming weeks and seen having lots of fun celebrating with the “White these requirements which include new fire appara- months. Springs Birthday Girls” last Friday and with her tus buildings, new equipment, extensive training Antique Arts & Collectible’s- July 20, 2013. Discov- family on Saturday. Some Birthdays need more than and, most importantly, more volunteers. All of the er all those wonderful items we treasure in one in- one celebration! equipment and time and money are wasted if we credible day when collectible arts are showcased. If you have some information you want to share don’t have the volunteer manpower. There are al- An Evening with Bats- Saturday, July 27th at 7:00 about what is happening in White Springs I would ready some people working hard to solve this prob- pm at the River Gazebo. Come join a Park Ranger love to hear from you. I hope to see you out and lem. If we don’t solve it, fire protection will be and special guests for an evening talk about the bats about, enjoying life in White Springs. downgraded and insurance rates will increase dra- that live here at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center matically, not just in White Springs, but potentially State Park and in White Springs. Learn about the Walter McKenzie all over the county and the rural areas of our region. special adaptations that help them to survive in the [email protected] We need our county government to be aware of this wild and then take a nighttime walk with a ranger to 386-269-0056 Obituaries tal, where he retired. Thursday, July 18, at 11 Springs School and Florida; nieces, Roxanne puppies, Abbey, Riley William was a member a.m., with a visitation graduated from Colum- Burnam and Natalie and Sir Walter). of Countryside Baptist proceeding at 10 a.m. In- bia High School in Lake Wiggins of Jasper; and Services will be Thurs- C h u r c h .terment in Countryside City in 1967. After re- nephew, Bryce Wiggins day, July 18, 2013, at William, better known Cemetery. In lieu of ceiving a degree from (and Kelly) of Valdosta, White Springs as Willie to his family flowers, Tina has re- Lake City Junior Col- Georgia; and great Methodist Church in and friends, was an avid quested a donation to be lege, she enlisted in the nieces Lindsey Burnam White Springs, Florida at sports fan, gardener, bee made to Countryside US Navy. Following her of Jacksonville, Florida, 11 a.m., with Rev. Dale farmer, red fisherman Baptist Church Family discharge, she worked at Brooke Burnam of Ames of Dowling Park and most of all loved Life Center project. MIL- Occidental (now PCS) Jasper, Florida, Cassidy and Jasper United spending time with his AM FUNERAL AND for many years. She was Wiggins of Jasper; and Methodist Church offici- f a m i l y . CREMATION SER- a member of White Kiera and Jayden of Val- ating, interment will fol- William Franklin William is preceded in VICES 311 South Main Springs Methodist dosta, Georgia; and low in Riverside Ceme- Stormant death by his mother, St Gainesville, FL 32601 Church for most of her great-nephew Dalton tery in White Springs. Feb. 14, 1935 - Nettie Francis Stormant, (352) 376-5361 adult life. Wiggins of Jasper; and The family will receive July 16, 2013 father, John Franklin She was preceded in her best friend in the friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Stormant, sister, Nettie Teina Rae Cason death by grandmother, whole world, Gail Carter at the church prior to the r. William Katherine Williams. Sur- Frontczak Oma S. Purvis ; mother, McDaniel, plus a host of service. F r a n k l i n vivors include his wife Jan. 26, 1949 - Dorothy Thurber; step- friends who loved her Baldauff Funeral MS t o r m a n t of 52 years, Tina Mar- July 14, 2013 father, W. J. Thurber; humor, her friendly Home of Orange City, died at Shands Hospital lene Stormant, sons, Bill and sons, Jason and Jor- smile and her positive Florida is in charge of in Gainesville, Florida, “Boomer” Stormant eina Rae Cason dan Long. outlook on life (and her arrangements. on July 16, 2013, result- (Brenda) and Aaron Frontczak, 64, Teina was the beloved ing from a recent illness. Stormant (Maggie), sis- Tdied Sunday, wife, partner and chief Born on Feb. 14, 1935, in ter, Audrey Bullard of July 14, 2013, at Florida antagonist of her hus- Medicare: How it works White Springs, Florida, Lake City, and grand- Hospital Memorial Med- band, Michael W, where he was raised un- children, Hillary Stor- ical Center in Ormond Frontczak of Ormond An Informative Presentation: til he joined the Air mant, Rachel Stormant, Beach, Florida, follow- Beach, Florida; Sur- Coverage Gaps Force. He then moved to Matthew Stormant, and ing a lengthy Illness. vivors include sister, Supplemental Policy Options Gainesville and worked Grace Stormant. Teina was a "Hamilton Suezette (and Tom) Wig- at Sperry Rand Corpora- Funeral Services will be County Girl" having gins of Jasper, Florida; Out-of-Pocket Expenses tion and later worked as held at Countryside been born on Jan. 26, step-brother Bill Thurber a Biomedical Engineer- Baptist Church 10926 1949, to the late Dorothy of Tallahassee, Florida; ing Technician at the NW 39th Avenue Thurber and Ray Cason. and step-sister, Patricia Monday, August 19 at 1:30 Alachua General Hospi- Gainesville, FL 32606 on She attended White (and Frank) Ellis of Lee, p.m. White Springs Library 16403 Jewett Street New bird exhibit at Wild Adventures White Springs, Fl 32096 386-397-1389 The workshops are free and will include a question & answer session.

Wild Adventures has gone to plantain-eater, village weaver and strips. the birds with its new exhibit fea- the amethyst starling. Wild Adventures has added 12 turing an exotic bird that can only Senegal thick-knees are indige- new animal species and seven be seen on display at the Valdosta, nous to Africa between the Sahara new exhibits for guests to experi- Georgia theme park. The Birds of and the equator. Their name ence, all included in park admis- Africa exhibit is now open and “thick-knee” refers to the promi- sion.Guests can experience all of features 30 birds from five differ- nent joints in their long legs. They the new animal exhibits in addi- ent species, all of which are in- prefer dry open habitats, prefer- tion to thrill rides, Splash Island digenous to Africa. One such ably near water, and their diet Water Park and live shows with species, the Senegal thick-knee, is consists of insects, crustaceans park admission. not on display at any other zoo- and other invertebrates. Another Learn more at wildadven- logical institution in the United notable bird in the exhibit is the tures.com. States. Other birds in the exhibit village weaver which weaves Educational sign at Birds of are the African jacana, Western large nests from grass and leaf Africa exhibit PAGE 4A THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, July 18, 2013 OPINION What Egyptians need What Egyptian citizens must recog- Liberty and 10 years of deal- and today has Latin America's most nize is that political liberty thrives Democracy, A ing with red tape. durable democracy. That's the upside best where there's a large measure of wrote in his Wall MINORITY To do business in to Pinochet's rule. The downside was economic liberty. The Egyptian peo- Street Journal ar- Egypt, an aspiring the regime's corruption and atrocities. ple are not the problem; it's the envi- ticle titled VIEW poor entrepreneur Western intellectuals, pundits and ronment they're forced to live in. Why "Egypt's Eco- would have to politicians are mistakenly calling for is it that Egyptians do well in the U.S. nomic deal with 56 gov- democracy in Egypt. But there's a but not Egypt? We could make the Apartheid" (Feb. ~ ernment agencies problem. In most countries in the © 2013 Creators Syndicate same observation about Nigerians, 3, 2011), more ~ and repetitive Arab world, what we know as per- Cambodians, Jamaicans and many than 90 percent BY WALTER WILLIAMS government in- sonal liberty is virtually nonexistent. other people who leave their home- of Egyptians spections." Ac- Freedom House's 2011 "Freedom in land and immigrate to the U.S. For hold their property without legal title. cording to the World Bank, in terms the World" survey and Amnesty In- example, Indians in India suffer great De Soto said: "Without clear legal title of the difficulty of doing business, ternational's annual report for 2011 la- poverty. But that's not true of Indians to their assets and real estate, in short, Egypt ranks 109th out of 185 coun- beled most North African and Middle who immigrate to the U.S. They man- these entrepreneurs own what I have tries. Eastern countries as either "repres- age to start more Silicon Valley com- called 'dead capital' -- property that What needs to be done? Although it sive" or "not free." These nations do panies than any other immigrant cannot be leveraged as collateral for shouldn't be seen as a general strate- not share the philosophical founda- group, and they do the same in Mass- loans, to obtain investment capital, or gy, there is at least one notable case in tions that delivered the West from its achusetts, Texas, Florida, New York as security for long-term contractual which a military coup and subsequent history of barbarism, such as the and New Jersey. deals. And so the majority of these rule worked to the great benefit of a Magna Carta (1215) and later the According to various reports, about Egyptian enterprises remain small nation. A July 5 Investor's Business teachings of such philosophers as 50 percent of Egypt's 83 million peo- and relatively poor." Daily editorial Francis Bacon, John Locke, Thomas ple live on or below the $2-per-day Egypt's legal private sector employs (http://tinyurl.com/klkjrmf) was Hobbes, David Hume, Montesquieu poverty line set by the World Bank. 6.8 million people, and the public sec- about Chile's 1973 coup, which top- and Voltaire. Overall, unemployment is 13 percent, tor has 5.9 million. More than 9 mil- pled the democratically elected Sal- Personal liberty is important, but and among youths, it's 25 percent. lion people work in the extralegal sec- vador Allende government and put the best route to that goal is what Those are the official numbers. The tor, making Egypt's underground Chilean military commander Augusto Egypt needs most -- reforms that cre- true rates are estimated to be twice as economy the nation's biggest employ- Pinochet in charge. Pinochet used his ate economic liberty. high. er. Why are so many Egyptians in the military dictatorship to create free Walter E. Williams is a professor of Much of Egypt's economic prob- underground economy? De Soto an- market reforms by eliminating thou- economics at George Mason Universi- lems are directly related to govern- swered by giving a typical example: sands of restrictive laws governing la- ty. To find out more about Walter E. ment intervention and control, which "To open a small bakery, our investi- bor, mining, fishing, vineyards, star- Williams and read features by other have resulted in weak institutions so gators found, would take more than tups and banking that were choking Creators Syndicate writers and car- vital for prosperity. As Hernando de 500 days. To get legal title to a vacant Chile's economy. As a result, Chile toonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Soto, president of Peru's Institute for piece of land would take more than became Latin America's best economy Web page at www.creators.com. Guest column What is ‘news’ in today’s world? By Keith Kappes sion sound bites and tweets. conferences? Would you trade a Jimmy Swaggart CNHI News Service Suspense – This once legitimate news element has card for a Jim Bakker? been reduced to cheap theatrics and media manipu- Consequence – History tells us that Chester A. Since the first journalist wrote the first news article lation as we anxiously await the birth of celebrity ba- Arthur, 21st president of the U.S., was the last pub- and published it in the first newspaper, folks have bies, the outcome of media circus trials and the in- lic figure brave enough or foolish enough to utter been trying to define “news.” troduction of instant millionaires at pro sports these famous last words: “I may be president of the Yesterday’s definitions have been swallowed up drafts. United States but my private life is nobody's in the 24-hour TV news cycle and the incessant buzz Emotion – Do we hang ‘em or hug ‘em? Is it a two- damned business.” of social media. hanky piece or just an eye dabber? Can’t every Keith Kappes is a columnist for The Morehead As a former journalism professor turned publish- cheating spouse cry on cue in those “tell all” news (Ky.) News. Contact him at [email protected]. er, I find myself struggling to define “news” in the context of today’s world. Historically, those who taught and practiced print and broadcast journalism generally embraced the Blood drives save more lives with apheresis donations premise that news is comprised of one or more of Submitted cally donated. people that helps the the needs of our patients eight elements or characteristics. LifeSouth will be hold- five million Americans with the special qualities But the traditional definitions of those elements There is no substitute ing mobile blood drives who require a blood of our donors. For exam- have changed, as I will try to describe. for blood. It is estimated throughout Hamilton transfusion each year. ple, platelets are always Immediacy – Some journalists like to say their that one out of every 20 County this July. You You help improve in demand and donors business is news, not history. That means reporting Americans will need a can donate at: healthcare in our com- with high platelet counts something that just happened or is about to happen blood transfusion at Hamilton County munity by ensuring that are difficult to find. If or that they want to happen. some point in their lives. Health Department on the blood components you have a high platelet Proximity – If it didn’t happen here or close by, is Only donors like you Wednesday, July 17, needed by local patients count, we encourage you it important to me or my car pool? Technology has can help maintain an ad- from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. are available. Apheresis to donate platelets. In brought the world to our living room, tablet com- equate supply of blood Jasper Foodway on donors help our blood addition, technology al- puter and smart phone. Where exactly is Maldives? for those who need it to Wednesday, July 17, center more effectively lows us to collect only Prominence – There are as many definitions of this survive. from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. match our supply of platelets, only plasma, term as there are aspiring and perspiring musicians, “We are in need of all White Springs Swap blood components to the only red blood cells or a drugged starlets, fading movie stars, corrupt politi- blood types,” Timothy Meet on Saturday, July needs of the patients in combination of these cians, serial killers and others in the public eye who Mimbs, the LifeSouth 20, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. our community. components based on arouse our curiosity. Their lives prove that name Suwannee Valley assis- White Springs Mc- Apheresis is a Greek need. All blood types are recognition can be a mixed blessing. tant regional manager, Donald’s on Saturday, term meaning “to sepa- needed by medical facil- Oddity – Most of us are too polite to talk or write said. “Summer is the July 20, from 3:30 p.m. to rate” or “take away.” In ities. about freak shows but this category goes from the roughest time for blood 6 p.m. blood donation, it means After a donation, your simply bizarre to the daredevils who look death or donations. More people Suwannee Valley separating blood into body replaces your crippling trauma in the eye while their cheering are out traveling and on Nursing Center in Jasper components as it is being platelets in three to sev- spectators hope for the worst. vacation, and don’t want on Monday, July 22, drawn. Apheresis is the en days; your plasma is Conflict – Political, ethnic and religious zealots to take the time outo t from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. collection of a specific replaced in 24 hours; have been fighting and dying since the dawn of donate. It also happens Jasper Foodway on component (platelets, and your red cells in time. Mainly, the only things that change are names, to be the season when Monday, July 22, from plasma or red cells) about four weeks. The geography, body counts and the number of televi- more people have acci- 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. needed for a patient. next time you are eligi- dents because they’re Hamilton County Cor- A platelet donation ble to donate again de- traveling or on vacation, rectional Main Unit on takes approximately 1-2 pends on which compo- and more people sched- Thursday, July 25, from hours. Red cell and plas- nent you donated. You The Jasper News ule surgeries during the 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on ma donations take about may be able to give summer, too.” Friday, July 26, from 3 40 minutes to one hour. every few weeks or Published weekly every Thursday. USPS #755-980 Mimbs also stated that p.m. to 9 p.m. During an apheresis do- every few months. Office located at 211 Howard St. E., Live Oak, FL 32060 the Suwannee Valley re- July donors receive a nation, blood is drawn Please check with your Phone (386) 362-1734 FAX (386) 364-5578 gion isn’t meeting their free t-shirt and are en- and separated into com- local LifeSouth donor E-mail address: [email protected] donation goals, but that tered to win a big screen ponents by a centrifuge. center to find out when the Gainesville center is television upon success- The needed components you can donate and Myra Regan ...... Publisher helping to supplement ful donation. are collected into sterile which procedure is right Monja Slater ...... Advertising Manager that. 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Letter to the editor and Article Policy LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear editor, the beginning by the Creator. purpose and that life begins, by Letters to the editor and article submissions can Marriage is the only institution design, with the irreplaceable be mailed or dropped off at the news office at 211 We are disappointed with the that brings a man and a woman union of a man and a woman. Fa- Howard St. E, Live Oak, FL 32064, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Supreme Court’s ruling on the together for life. It gives children thers and mothers are not inter- Letters to the editor should be typed, brief and to Defense of Marriage Act the best chance of being raised by changeable. All citizens of good the point, approximately 150 to 200 words or less. (DOMA). Marriage is a natural in- their own father and mother to- will lift your voices in affirming Not all letters are published. To be considered for stitution that pre-dates govern- gether. Not every married couple marriage between one man and publication, letters to the editor must be signed, ment and is not a creation of gov- has children, but every child has a one woman for life. include the writer’s address and phone number, ernment open to redefinition. mom and a dad. We will continue to support ef- and in the news office by noon on Friday. While the respect for the princi- As we celebrate the birth of our forts throughout the country and Submissions, 400 or less words, should be typed, ples of federalism is appreciated, great nation next week, let us re- in Florida to protect traditional brief and to the point. Not all submissions are natural law is not subject to a ma- flect on the premise predicated by marriage in state constitutions. published. jority vote. It is regrettable that our forefathers that what God has Letters and submissions may be edited to fit the Court did not take the oppor- given us can never be justly de- Most Rev. Felipe J. Estévez available space. Well written letters/submissions require less editing. tunity to uphold the reality of nied by any man or government. Bishop of the Catholic Diocese You may fax letters/submissions to 386-364-5578. marriage bestowed upon us from We have been given life with a of St. Augustine THURSDAY, July 18, 2013 THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL PAGE 5A Obituary Heart Matters Marriage announcement Edna Earl Gandy Picture an elderly fa- wisdom and applying Stewart ther placing a hand on your heart to under- Oct. 15, 1930 - the shoulder of his son, a standing…then you will Scaff & Lisk July 11, 2013 young man anxious to understand the fear of head out into the world the Lord and find the dna Earl Gandy on his own. “Son, before knowledge of Stewart, age 82, you go, we need to God.”(Proverbs 2:1-2,5) Eof Jasper, Fla., talk…” So many things “My son, do not forget passed away Thursday, the father wishes to con- my teaching, but keep July 11, 2013, at Haven vey to this boy of my commands in your Hospice in Lake City, his…whom he loves heart, for they will pro- Fla. more than life itself. long your life many Funeral services were How can he possibly years and bring you held Monday, July 15, warn him against every peace and prosperity.” told us so: “In this 2013, in the chapel of danger, the risks not (Proverbs 3:1-2) world you will have Harry T. Reid Funeral worth taking, and the “Listen, my sons, to a trouble. But take heart! Home in Jasper, Fla. In- battles worth fighting? father’s instruction; pay I have overcome the terment followed at He is fully aware that attention and gain un- world.” (John 16:33) In- Evergreen Cemetery in many of the struggles derstanding. I give you deed, he overcame the Jasper. and dangers the young sound learning so do not world, along with our Edna was born, Oct. man will face will be dif- forsake my teaching.” sin, and his body carries 15, 1930, to the late W.C. ferent than the ones he (Proverbs 4:1-2) the nail-scars to prove it. and Cleo Williams survived. So, what can If you continue read- Wouldn’t we be wise to Gandy. She was a former he say to prepare him to ing, each of the first sev- hear his instruction, pay resident of Perry, Flori- be a man who lives well? en chapters of the book attention, gain under- da, where she was em- With this scenario in of Proverbs begins simi- standing, and store up Mark and DeNese Scaff would like to an- ployed by the Taylor mind, the book of larly. Hear the earnest his commands in order nounce the marriage of their daughter, Jessica County Clerk’s Office. Proverbs becomes an en- pleadings of a father, to be men and women Erin Scaff, to Christopher Lee Lisk, on May 18, When she and her hus- tirely different read. In- urging his son to recall who do life well? Pic- 2013. The wedding took place in Pleasanton, band made the move to stead of a whimsical what he has been taught, ture yourself seated at Texas, at the Horse Feathers Bed and Breakfast Jasper she was able to se- book of clever sayings, it to make wise decisions, his knee and read a few on the West Charolais Cattle Ranch. The setting cure a position at the transforms into the to avoid unnecessary proverbs…accept His was very original and simply elegant, outfitted Hamilton County heart’s cry of an aging dangers, and to not Word, and be convinced for intimate weddings or small group gatherings. Clerk’s Office where she father desperately want- waste the gift of life. that your heart matters Scotty Smith, pastor of Baptist Cowboy Fellow- worked until she retired. ing his beloved son not Like every father, no so very much! ship Church officiated. Edna was predeceased only to prosper, but also doubt some of the The music was furnished by a local Texas band by her husband, William to avoid as many pitfalls lessons he tries to teach Blessings, Angie from Pleasanton. “Bill” Stewart Sr. and a and tragedies in life as his son were learned the Jessica’s family, Mark, DeNese, Hannah, son, William “Chip” possible. Hear the plead- hard way, evident by Heart Matters is a Matthew, Leonna and Levi attended. Stewart Jr. ing of the father in these old scars and deep weekly column written Christopher’s dad, Randy and mother, Ann, Survivors include her words: wounds not easily for- by Angie Land, Director along with his brother, Sean Lisk, also were daughter, Melanie Stew- “Listen, my son, to gotten. What he would of the Family Life Min- there. art Brents; two sisters, your father’s instruction give for this young man istries of the Lafayette Sean’s wife, Jessica Williams Lisk, was not able Jewell McGrath and and do not forsake your to be protected from Baptist Association, to attend, but was truly missed. Jackie Register; her mother’s teaching. They such things…so he urges where she teaches bible After the ceremony, a grilled hamburger din- granddaughter, Tara are a garland to grace and teaches and in- studies, leads marriage ner with all the trimmings was enjoyed. A beau- Brents; and a much antic- your head and a chain to structs, hoping the seeds and family conferences tiful tres leches wedding cake was served later. ipated great grandson on adorn your neck. of truth he is sowing and offers biblical coun- The happy couple will be in Campbellton, the way. (Proverbs 1:8-9) finds fertile ground. seling to individuals, Texas, where Chris in employed with Farm and Memorial contribu- “My son, if you accept So it is with our heav- couples and families. Ranch under their Oil Company Branch. tions may be made to: my words and store up enly Father…He knows Contact Angie with Jessica will finish her college studies here in Haven Hospice 6037 my commands within that life has its share of questions at ang- Florida then join Chris in the early fall. West U.S. Hwy 90, Lake you, turning your ear to trouble…Jesus himself [email protected] City, FL. 32055. Steps toward heathenism continued Death By Hugh G. Sherrill judgment; 2. They per- nal damnation. souls. Paul told young ems-hugh43 sist in their practices de- If one refuses to allow Timothy to “Study to @comcast.net spite the witness of con- God to control his think- show thyself approved notices science; 3. They are in ing, If you don’t keep unto God, a workman Medicare After re-reading last fellowship of evil with God in your mind, you that needeth not to be weeks article I feel the other evildoers. In other mind will go to the gut- ashamed, rightly divid- Part D Alfretia Young need to recap the first words, they not only do ter. Without God in your ing the word of truth” (II chapter of Romans, es- these things, but are also thoughts, demons will Tim 2:15). John 8:31-32: Educational rs. Alfretia pecially versed 18-32. in agreement with others take charge of your “Then said Jesus to those Young, 70, a These days we live in, who do them”. He goes mind and you will be- Jews that believed on Presentation: Mresident of Godlessness is so appar- on to say “What a de- come demon possessed. Him, if ye continue in Live Oak, passed away ent and much of it is scription of this world of Demons will lead you My word, then are ye What does Part D July 14, 2013. D.M. 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   PAGE 6A THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, July 18,  2013          Final 2013 Texaco Country Showdown contest                 !% July 19 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park  >I@5BC?>C3<19=9>71>9>D5B5CD9>D85 % ?BF5>+E@5BCD?B175   +53?>4 CEB@I ?D85BD81> +DB55D %?BF5>  1>4%149C?>+E@5B D85@B?@5BDI?G>5B1C?6D8541D5?6D85 CD?B175 +/ %1BD9>$ED85B#9>7 <9C@5>45>C=ECD69<513<19=G9D89> Spirit of the Suwannee Music July 19 at 7 p.m. Café and Restaurant will be  B9F5 %149C?> 4"1C@5B+E 41IC16D5BD85C1<5 Park, Live Oak, Fla. - WQHL The You still have time to sign up open during events and will @5BCD?B175 -+& "1C@5B E3D9?>?>"E441I?6"E%?BF5>     1=9>%149C?> $1>4 @=9> ?EBD+51<<5B;?6D859B3E9D?EBD and the Spirit of the Suwannee at 386-364-1683, email her at brit- regular prices and a full service "1C@5B $ ->9DCD?25C?<49>%?BF5> B57 ?4G9> Music Park (SOSMP) in Live [email protected], or be bar. 1B5  % #1D85B9>5?>1<4C?> % 0?<1>41"?>5C 1<19>5(B5C3?DD I C I>D891"?8>C?> Oak, Fla. will host the last of there before 7 p.m. July 19 with a If you would like to make 1>4 /5C<5I,8?=1C !>%149C?> $  5@EDI<5B; E>9DC <<9C?> B181=  5BD    three preliminary North Florida $20 entry fee. 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BANK OWNED HOME- Brick home that needs some TLC on the east side of Lake City. 3 Bedrooms 1 bath. 748sq.ft. Just $26 ,500.      MLS#82958 Virtual Tour ~ www.RealEstateShows.com/672630 SPECIAL BUDGET CORNER LOT- This 4 acres would make that ideal home site with well and septic tank. Very wooded and private. Th ere is a 1984 DWMH that   has no value. $29,500. Call Irvin Dees, 386-208-4276 MLS#82228   OWNER FINANCING- Nice 3/2 SWMH on 4 wooded acres. $43,900. David Mincey, 386-590-0157 MLS#83985 MEETING GREAT STARTER HOME.. . 427 N. Clarke St., Mayo, city water, large lot (210Åf x 175Åf), several storage buildings, worksho p & carport, 3/ 1, close to schools & shopping, $61,200., Call Glenda McCall, 386-208-5244 MaLS#84283 The City of Jasper will holda OLDER Two Story home in town. Needs work. Great potential for a small business. Possivble owner financing. $69,900. Call Syliva newell, 386-590-2498 MLS#84016 special meeting to adopt tentative $99,900 - Nice get away home tucked in the middle of the 4 wooded acres. 1,400+ sq.ft. 3/1 1/2 bath. Call Da vid Mincey, 386-590-0157 MLS#82009 millage rate for fiscal year 2013/ PERFECT STARTER HOME . 2/2 on 3+ acres. Screened in back porch. Two complete master suites. Just $114,900. Call Ric Donov an, 386- 590-1298 MLS#84255 2014 on Thursday, July 25, 2013 PRICED TO SELL - 3/2.5 cedar home on 14+ wooded acres. It could have 4 bdrm. Great room w/FP. Garage has 1/2 bath. Energy efficient. at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall, 208 W. Minutes from town. $145,000. Call Irvin Dees, 386-208-4276 MLS#83989 Hatley Street, Jasper, FL. All www.poolerealty.com interested parties are encouraged Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; to attend. Sunday by appointment 814805 818063 THURSDAY, July 18, 2013 THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL PAGE 7A Niemann, Gatlin, Diffie, Kershaw, and Tippin headline new season of FGC Entertainment

LAKE CITY, FLA. – Jerrod Nie- scribes his performance, which blends mann, Larry Gatlin, and the Roots and a fast-paced, humorous theatrical style Boots tour featuring Joe Diffie, Sammy with stunning displays of psychologi- Kershaw, and Aaron Tippin will head- cal ability. Carter was named the 2005 line the 2013-14 season of FGC Enter- Campus Activities magazine Perform- tainment at Florida Gateway College. ing Arts Entertainer of the Year. Two popular shows will also return Dec. 7 – The Nutcracker – A popular to FGC this season. The beloved holi- performance around Christmas, the day spectacle, “The Nutcracker,” will Nutcracker returns this December and have two performances in December, will be performed by the Dance Alive! and feature local children of all ages. National Ballet. This community show “Never Stop Believin’: A Tribute to will also feature children from several Journey,” which marked FGC’s first local dance studios. Because of the de- sellout show in 2010, will return for an mand anticipated, there will be two unforgettable night as they will also performances of this show – a matinee Aaron Tippin, (l-r); Joe Diffie and Sammy Kershaw. incorporate a tribute to Bon Jovi into and an evening performance. the performance. Jan. 24, 2014 – Roots and Boots – Fea- some room to breathe this year,” he Season tickets for the eight-show se- turing three country legends – Joe said. “With eight shows this season, ries will go on sale July 20 at a Pick- Diffie, Sammy Kershaw, and Aaron we’ll be able to devote more time to Your-Seat event at the college Levy Tippin, who have combined for 16 making each show the best it can be Performing Arts Center. Individual gold and platinum albums and 42 top and work toward providing unforget- show tickets will go on sale July 29 and ten singles – this once-in-a-lifetime table experiences to our patrons. And the series kicks off on Tuesday, Aug. performance will feature an evening of we’ve done our best to avoid any local 13. stories and music. Performing on- conflicts of interest – we specifically “The 2013-2014 season marks anoth- stage together, the acoustic show will avoided going head-to-head with oth- er great year of entertainment at Flori- allow this trio to get back to the er local events, like football games, the da Gateway College,” said Troy “roots” of their music. county fair, or the Olustee Battle Festi- Roberts, public information coordina- Feb. 22, 2014 – M-Pact – The smooth val.” tor. “As soon as this past season con- soul of Stevie Wonder, the percussive Season ticket prices $100 for FGC cluded, we were immediately asked power of Stomp, the funk and drive of staff, faculty, and students, and $150 by our season ticket holders about this Earth, Wind, & Fire, the hip licks of for the general public. Season tickets upcoming lineup. There’s been an an- Take 6, and the brass bite of the Harry also include VIP seating for the confer- ticipation building in the community, Connick Jr. Big Band – all created by ence center shows. and we hope this lineup meets those the human voice, in one show. Hailed Tickets can be purchased on July 20 expectations.” as “one of the best pop-jazz vocal by attending the Pick-Your-Seat event Rob Chapman, coordinator of mar- groups in the world” by the San Fran- at the Levy Performing Arts Center be- keting, web, and graphic production, cisco Chronicle, this acapella group tween 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. After that, sea- said it proves daunting each year to will blow you away. son tickets can be purchased by calling Larry Gatlin produce a better lineup than the year March 20, 2014 – Dragonfly Orches- (386) 754-4340 or by visiting www.fg- before, especially after a groundbreak- tra – A unique blend musical ensemble ing 2012-2013 season. that combines crossover musical styles “For the second year in a row, we on standard classical instruments, blew away all of our expectations,” he Dragonfly Orchestra delivers a high- said. “Every year, we’ll continue to ex- energy, choreographed, stylistic per- periment and tweak parts of the series. formance that highlights the diversity But the most important element is that and intensity of their playing. Think a we continue to gather feedback, talk to combination of past performances of our fans, and continue to improve all “Barrage” and “Cirque Ziva!” elements of their experience at Florida April 11, 2014 – The Titans of Rock: Gateway College.” Never Stop Believin’ and Livin’ on a This season will feature five shows Prayer – This combo show is like two in the Levy Performing Arts Center performances in one – when “Journey” and three shows in the Howard Con- walks off the stage, “Bon Jovi” walks ference Center. on. This group performs all of the hits, Aug. 13 – An Evening with Larry from “Don’t Stop Believin’” to “Want- Gatlin – One of country music’s living ed Dead or Alive.” legends, Gatlin made a name for him- “We’ve been researching and gath- self as part of one of the most success- ering input on some of these acts for ful trios of all time, the Gatlin Brothers. more than two years, so it’s exciting to Gatlin will give attendees a night to re- see it all come together,” Chapman member as he discusses his career and said. “We looked at what did well last Jerrod Niemann provides a special acoustic perfor- year, and we’ll continue to embrace mance. the family atmosphere so that anyone centertainment.com. If a subscriber same seats as the previous year, they Sept. 27 – Jerrod Niemann – One of can attend our shows, whether they’re from the 2012-2013 season wants the need to make contact before July 20th. country music’s hot up-and-comers, in kindergarten or great-grandparents. Niemann has posted five consecutive Our goal is to keep shows clean and Top 40 singles, including his No. 1 hit, professional, with an environment that “Lover, Lover.” His most recent album people can come and enjoy the shows releases, “Judge Jerrod & the Hung at Florida Gateway College.” Jury” and “Free the Music,” have both While the lineup consists of eight charted in the Top 10 on U.S. Country shows this year – as opposed to the 10 charts. shows in previous years – this season’s Oct. 26 – Christopher Carter – Min- efforts have made for a stronger, more dreader. Illusionist. Freakout artist. cohesive lineup, Roberts said. These are the three ways Carter de- “We feel like we’ve given ourselves

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SUWANNEE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY 1907 Voyles Street SW, Live Oak, FL 32064 Telephone: (386) 362 – 5332 Fax: (386) 364-7834

Request for Proposals No. 2013 – 01 Title: CONTRACT SERVICE PROVIDERS Deadline for Submitting: Thursday, August 15, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. Opening Date and Time: Monday, August 19, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. (Or as soon thereafter as possible)

Suwannee Valley Transit Authority is seeking contract service providers to provide non-emergency medical transportation for ambulatory, patrons who utilize wheelchairs or stretchers. You are invited to submit proposals in accordance with the requirements of this solicitation.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting of all those interested in submitting proposals at the Suwannee Valley Transit Authority Board Room, 1907 Voyles Street, SW, Live Oak, Florida 32064 on Tuesday, July 23 at 8:00am and at 4:30pm . Those wishing to submit a bid need be at only one of the mandatory pre-bid meetings..All of the requirements and qualifications for submitting a proposal will be explained at the meeting. Additionally a printed copy of the Request for Proposals and requirements will be delivered to attendees requesting a copy. Anyone interested in submitting a proposal must attend this meeting. Proposals from individuals or entities not attending this meeting will not be considered.

The Suwannee Valley Transit Authority Board of Directors will receive proposals at the Receptionist’s Window at 1805 Voyles Street, SW, Live Oak, Florida, to the attention of: Administrator, Suwannee Valley Transit Authority, 1907 Voyles Street SW, Live Oak, Florida 32064 until THURSDAY, August 15, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Suwannee Valley Transit Authority Board Room, 1907 Voyles Street SW, Live Oak, Florida 32064 on MONDAY, August 19, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. In order for your proposal to be considered, it must be submitted by the deadline date. Proposals received after the deadline date and time will be retained by Suwannee Valley Transit Authority unopened and will not be considered.

818055 816781 PAGE 8A THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, July 18, 2013 Central Hamilton Elementary Students of the year

Principal's Award - Jordan Purast. - Courtesy photos: Homeroom with the most AR points and highest average correct - Miss Carter’s class.

Students of the year-2nd grade, Gyia Allen; 3rd grade, Christian Homeroom with most AR points and highest average correct is Mrs. Blue's homeroom. Dye.

Best for the whole school is Ms. Dempsey's homeroom. Students of the the year-6th grade, Jasmine Cooks; Principal's Award - Amarion Paul. 5th grade, Noah Kersey; 4th grade, Autumn Register.

AR trophy Winners - 3rd grade, Bailey Swayze; 2nd grade, Shannon Wheeler. Arrest Records Editor's note: The Department 37 Blvd., Jennings, Fla., poss. vehicle with al- Jasper News prints the en- JNPD - Jennings Police child abuse, manuf/del tered VIN, DOA-Davis tire arrest record each Department narcotic equipment, July 11, Lyndell J. week. If your name ap- OALE - Office of Agri- manuf. meth, capital Cooks, 26, 16744 Branch pears here and you are lat- cultural Law Enforcement manuf. meth, HCDTF- Street, White Springs, er found not guilty or the P&P - Probation and Pa- Brownfield Fla., vop agg. battery, charges are dropped, we role July 10, Melanie Faith WSPD-Golub will be happy to make note SCSO - Suwannee Fields, 41, 3037 NW 37 July 11, Riley John of this in the newspaper County Sheriff's Office Blvd., Jennings, Fla., Huchingson, 50, 13420 De'Syrius Williams, when judicial proof is pre- WSPD - White Springs child abuse, narcotic SE CR 137, Jasper, Fla., Vivian Scott Reading Award - Kindergarten student of the sented to us by you or the Police Department equipment, manuf. dui 4th or more, dwls, Noah Kersey. year. authorities. meth, capital manuf. refuse to submit to test, The following abbrevia- July 8, Simmie Lee meth 400 grams or more, refuse to sign citation, tions are used below: Kendry, III, 31, 505 S. 9th HCDTF-Brownfield indecent, JAPD-Mc- DAC - Department of Street, MacClenny, Fla., July 11, Stoney Lee Gauley Agriculture Commission vop, HCSO-Harris Gaskins, 41, 4088 July 12, April Elaine DOA - Department of July 9, Cecil Lamar Williams Lane, Valdosta, Pierce, 36, 1508 Plum Agriculture Trouille, Jr., 37, 1078 Ga., dwls/r, possession Street, Jennings, Fla., out DOT - Department of Southern Street, Jen- of ammo by convicted of county (Duval) war- Transportation nings, Fla., vop traffick- felon, HCSO-Murphy rant, failure to redeliver FDLE - Florida Depart- ing in stolen property, July 11, Fernando vehicle, HCSO-Lovett ment of Law Enforcement P&P-Johnson Francisco Fundoro, 29, July 13, Robert Keith FHP - Florida Highway July 10, Aaron Montel 3242 Royal Street, Win- Stahl, 36. 12630 145 Patrol Spellman, 22, 505 MLK ter Park, Fla., hold for Road, Live Oak, Fla. dui, FWC - Florida Fish and Ave., Jasper, Fla., disor- Orange County, HCSO- dwls knowingly, HCSO Wildlife Conservation derly conduct, JAPD- Curry July 14, Felix Glenn Commission Akins July 11, Takima Rasha Eason, 65, 4546 SW 74 HCDTF - Hamilton July 10, Brett Adam Bryant, 27, 3222 NW RC Trl., Jasper, Fla., expired County Drug Task Force Smith, 31, 3129 NW 86 150, Jasper, Fla., vop dl more than 6 months, HCSO - Hamilton Blvd., Jasper, Fla., agg. poss. controlled sub- dwls/r, HCSO-Byrd County Sheriff's Office battery w/deadly stance, P&P-Johnson July 14, Wade Casey ICE - Immigration and weapon, HCSO-Cribbs July 11, Arthur Ray Roberson, 31, 6717 SW Katelynn Melvin - Pre-K stu- Valery Reynolds, AR Trophy Custom Enforcement July 10, Bruce Everice Turner, 43, 50 Heaton Pl. 99 Ave., Jasper, Fla., dui, dent of the year. Winner. JAPD - Jasper Police Thornton, 62, 3037 NW Trail, Covington, Ga., DOA-Nobles THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013 THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL PAGE 9A Local man recalls his many, interesting years Continued From Page 1A and Germany, Mitchell’s commander told him he qualified to be an officer, Albany, Ga. Their son was 19 years old so he was promoted to Second Lieu- at the time and his death, Mitchell tenant. He said there were 16 million said, was hard on the entire family. U.S. soldiers overseas at the time the war ended and his job was to ship Growing up in Jasper them home. Then he had to train re- Mitchell attended grammar school placements. in Hamilton County and went to “I did that until my three years were Jasper High School, a three story up,” he said. “At the end of that time schoolhouse that used to sit where the they shipped me back to the States.” Bank of America building is now in Mitchell, who was an infantry sol- downtown Jasper. He said he had to dier, wound up at an artillery base in ride a horse back and forth to school El Paso, Texas. After training he was every day. assigned to a battalion that had 90 mm “We had a bus, but the bus left too guns weighing in at 16 tons a piece. early for me to get on it and it left too “They were heavy artillery,” he said. late for me to ride it home,” he said. Mitchell and his battalion were Mitchell graduated in 1937. He said shipped to Fort Lewis Army Post in they had just consolidated all Hamil- the state of Washington, which he said ton County schools in White Springs, was one of the first Army posts in the Jennings and Jasper. A year later in west and one of the largest. Shelton Mitchell receives a military medal as his wife Eileen stands by his side. 1938 he married his sweetheart Eileen “I was put in an air defense posi- Robarts. tion,” he said. Alaska and everywhere.” plants. “I had to wait on her a year,” Soon afterward Mitchell was Mitchell was later transferred back “I built most of the rest areas on I- Mitchell said with a fond grin. shipped to England and was assigned to England and assigned to air de- 75,” he said. “I poured the concrete,” The Robarts family, he said, owned as a battalion operations officer de- fense, then on to Germany before re- he explained. 360 acres in White Springs in the fending SAC air bases. He and his wife turning to the States to work in the He worked on the I-75 project from Shady Brook area near where Kenneth and daughter lived in a town called missile business. He was transferred to Macon, Ga. to south of Gainesville, as Tuten used to live. Edgeware, a northern suburb of Lon- Philadelphia. well as provided the concrete block for “They came here from France and don. “I was the first unit commander that many of the commercial buildings settled there,” Mitchell said of the Ro- had nuclear warheads on the missiles along the interstate through the late barts. “My folks lived out here in The adoption in Philadelphia,” he Jasper. How we met I don’t know.” The Mitchell’s decided they wanted said. “I had that com- While Mitchell waited for his future to adopt a child because their daughter mand for quite a while wife to finish school so they could get wanted a brother. and did pretty well at it, married, he bought himself a farm in “We were unable to do it in Eng- and they decided they Jasper. land,” he said. “I had my hands on wanted to make me an “I was a young man, 16 years old,” twins one time, but Bob Hope got Inspector General for he said. “In those days there was only them instead of me,” he added with a the United States Air one road between Chicago and Miami chuckle. “He had a little rank on me.” Defense Command in and that was US 41. We had a filling Mitchell said he spoke to his com- Colorado. So, I became a station up there in Jasper where the mander and told him of his desire to nuclear weapons, so to Chevrolet place is now. It was a Stan- adopt and that it was easier to accom- speak, expert.” dard Oil gas station and we ran that plish in Germany than England. His Mitchell held that job commander said he’d for about 8-10 years, he help and he had Mitchell said, and traveled all transferred to Germany over the country in- as an artillery battery specting units. commander. They moved “That was my job,” he into a large ex-Nazi man- said. “Warhead inspec- sion complete with ser- tor. There were two of vants. us. An ordinance officer Mitchell’s wife spoke and myself and that’s all German and immediately we did was inspect war- warmed up to the people. heads to see if they could Shelton Mitchell with his newly adopted son. - Courtesy photos: One woman she be- put them together, take friended, whose husband them apart, store them and fire them.” 60s. In the 80s Florida Rock bought was a retired major gen- him out. eral in the German army, Business ventures Not ready to stop working, Mitchell learned of the Mitchell’s While the family lived in Colorado, went into the real estate business. He desire to adopt. Mitchell’s wife, who was in her late began buying land and developing “One day she came in thirties, became ill and was on oxygen subdivisions in Albany under the com- and said, ‘I found a baby.’ treatment because she was having a pany name of Putney Builders. He also So, we said, let’s go hard time breathing. The doctor rec- had another business with his brother- look,” Mitchell said. ommended she be moved someplace in-law called Mitchell-Robarts, and he An early photo of the Mitchell family (L-R) LaJuana, Shelton, The woman took the with a lower altitude and if that didn’t dabbled in RV/Motorhome trailer Stephen and Eileen Mitchell. Mitchell’s to a small help, it was big trouble. Mitchell was parks. Catholic orphanage. understandably worried. station 24 hours a day. It was hard Mitchell said as soon as he stepped out Mitchell’s boss told him to find a The trek to Florida times,” he said. of the car, a small boy came out of the suitable home somewhere and he did- In 2000 Mitchell’s wife became ill Mitchell recalled times his family house and ran straight to him. n’t care where it was located. Mitchell again and he retired. and another family drove a mule- “He put his arms around my neck took off on an inspection tour around “I was afraid I was going to lose drawn wagon to the Steinhatchee Riv- and wouldn’t turn loose,” Mitchell the country and decided to relocate to her,” he said. “She ended up having er to camp and fish for mullet, which said, as he choked back emotions. “So, Turner Air Force Base in Albany, Ga. leukemia the last two weeks of her they’d bring home to their commis- I just held onto him.” because the place he would reside had life.” sary. The boy’s custodian told Mitchell he a hospital within eyesight of the back- Eileen Robarts Mitchell died at the “We had a big farm,” he said. “We couldn’t justifiably deny the adoption door. age of 85 on June 10, 2006. She was had seven or eight families on the because he would be raised in a good Within 90 days after moving to Al- buried at Riverside Cemetery in White farm, sharecroppers and hired hands. home, even though the Mitchells were bany, Mitchell’s wife no longer needed Springs. After about three years of really rough Protestant and the boy was Catholic. oxygen treatment and her health im- Mitchell was so distraught at her times, Roosevelt got into office.” The 18-month old child named mediately improved. Not long after passing that he couldn’t stay in the Steven, who was barefoot, in diapers, that Mitchell decided to retire from the beautiful home they once shared; a Serving the country and had long blonde hair, went imme- military after serving 22 years. It was home he bought on the G.I. Bill with Meanwhile, the Mitchells were diately to Nuremburg with Mitchell 1966 and he retired as a Lieutenant nothing down, he said. keeping the filling station going. and his wife. The paperwork took a Colonel. “With her gone, I couldn’t stay,” he “One day a stray came along,” few more weeks to complete. Mitchell Since all he knew was military he said, as he fought back tears. Mitchell said. later changed the spelling of his name wasn’t certain what he was going to do He convinced his daughter to move The stray was a boy named Kirby to Stephen. for a job. He liked Albany and bought to Florida with him...back to Jasper. Robinson who was about 12 or 14 “The first place I took him was to the an eight acre farm, later adding anoth- His son Stephen still resides in Albany, years old. barbershop,” Mitchell said. “He got er 90 acres that included an ornamen- Ga. with his wife. They have two “He was the relief I needed because him a G.I. haircut.” tal shrub nursery. His wife loved it grown children. Altogether, Mitchell I didn’t want to stay at home,” said Next stop was the P.X. where the and went into the nursery business. said he has three grandchildren and Mitchell, who had already turned 17, Mitchell’s outfitted their son in new One of Mitchell’s hunting buddies two granddaughters. gotten married, and bought a farm. clothes. Meanwhile, their daughter offered him a job in the cement busi- Not knowing if his old property was Mitchell and his wife decided it was was in school and had no idea what ness. Mitchell told him he didn’t know even available, Mitchell and his time to do something different, so they her parents had done. which end of a truck concrete comes daughter went to Jasper to find out. sold the farm and Mitchell joined the “Well, she was surprised when she out of, but he agreed to speak to the Mitchell’s two nephews, he said, of- Army. got home, and found she had a broth- boss. fered him three acres of land on the “That was 1944,” he said. “I joined er,” said Mitchell, grinning widely. The owner, William Wright, was a property so he bought it and tried get- the service as a private and went to an elderly millionaire who spoke ting a house built for over a year with France, walked across Germany, and I Back in the States through a tracheal tube. Mitchell said no luck. Instead, he put a mobile home had about six months of combat in Mitchell, who had been promoted to Wright told him he had no fondness on the land. WWII.” Captain, was anxious to get back to the for military men because the ones he “I was born here almost 93 years ago When Pearl Harbor was bombed States. When his rotation time came up had worked with in the past weren’t on this property,” he said, as he sat in Mitchell was sent to Japan where he he was shipped to Fort Bliss, Texas worth a hoot. his patio recalling his life. “We moved ran a Signal Company. He was pro- and assigned to anti-aircraft artillery. “I said, old man, you’re fixing to in and have been here ever since. I moted to Master Sergeant, he said, be- He was sent for schooling in Kansas find out,” said Mitchell. “So, I took the moved here because this was home. I cause he had a 12th grade education, and became friends with the chaplain, job.” had been gone 70 years.” he could type and take shorthand, plus an Episcopalian. Mitchell was so im- Six months later Mitchell was made Mitchell said he didn’t know any of he was stable with a wife and a three- pressed with him that he and his fam- manager and then Wright sold him the his relatives, not even his first cousin, year-old daughter, which rendered ily joined an Episcopalian church. business. Mitchell liked the cement the late Clinton Mitchell, who lived him a good candidate for the position. Mitchell was then promoted to a business so much that he decided to next door. He said he is related to all Mitchell said his wife and daughter unit commander. expand. This was the same time con- the Mitchell’s, Wetherington’s and went with him to Japan for three years. “We had air defense weapons...sur- struction on I-75 was commencing. He Padgett’s in Jasper. His wife ran the post exchange for the face to air missiles that had about 100 bought a concrete plant in Valdosta “Hell, I’m related to half the people Army and supervised about 25-30 em- mile range and each one of them had a and then bought land to build a con- in the county,” he said, laughing. ployees. nuclear warhead,” he said. “That was crete and block plant for a total of two Mitchell was responsible for resur- “My company commander decided a big secret. Even some of the men in block plants and three ready-mix recting the Marion Cemetery on the he needed a First Sergeant and that I my outfit didn’t know we had nuclear plants. Then he bought two more con- property that was covered in over- was going to be his man,” said warheads on the missiles. We had 165 crete plants in Thomasville and Talla- growth and neglected for many years. Mitchell. batteries around the country...New hassee. To facilitate the I-75 construc- His efforts have been written about After serving some time in Austria York, the west coast, Washington, tion, Mitchell also bought two portable previously in the Jasper News. PAGE 10A THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, July 18, 2013

Branford and then "turns" south again on its way to Jam at the privately owned Spirit of the Suwannee the Gulf of Mexico where it empties into the Gulf at Music Park near Live Oak? the town of Suwannee, Florida? Did you know the state of Florida built a memori- Did you know that there is an area known as the al to Stephen C. Foster on the Suwanee River at Suwannee Valley? As the Suwannee River turns White Springs that was opened in 1950? It was called north, northwest near White Springs, it begins to the Stephen Foster Memorial and, today, it is the form a "C" shaped curve and, then it drops southeast Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park and and south again. The land area formed in this "C" is features a museum and a carillon tower that plays referred to as the "Suwannee Valley" and includes Foster melodies four times daily. the southern part of Hamilton County, the northern Did you know Stephen C. Foster never saw the I write this column on a regular basis entitled part of Columbia County, and most of Suwannee Suwannee River? He found it on an atlas. He origi- "Around the Banks of the Suwannee" and, hopeful- County. nally wrote "Old Folks at Home" as "Way down ly, I "touch upon" a few interesting, memorable, nos- Did you know that Stephen C. Foster immortal- upon the Pee Dee River" about a river in South Car- talgic, and, sometimes humorous subjects. ized the river in song when he wrote "Old Folks at olina. He thought "Pee Dee" was not lyrical enough This week, I am going to devote this column to the Home" in 1851? He shortened the three syllable and, legend has it, he took down an atlas to find the Suwannee River and some interesting facts I discov- "Suwannee" to two syllables "Swanee" and history name of a southern river. He found the "Suwannee" ered. Some you may know, and, like me, some you was made. River, shortened the three syllable "Suwannee" to may not. Did you know "Old Folks at Home", Florida’s for- two syllables "Swanee" and history was made. Did you know the Suwannee River is a wild black mer state song, became such in 1935 and the bill to Did you know that Suwannee County is named water river about 246 miles long, and the dark color sponsor this in the Florida Legislature was intro- for the Suwannee River? I hope you do. of its water is the result of tannic acid that is emitted duced by a prominent Suwannee County resident And, I could write more, but I am not going to do into the river by the roots of bald cypress trees? and, at that time, state senator, the late Senator Clay- that. Suffice it to say, there is so much history Did you know the Suwannee River rises in the ton Bass, who later served as school superintendent "Around the Banks of the Suwannee", as well as so Okefenokee Swamp at Fargo, Ga. and runs south- of Suwannee County? many facts. west into Florida dropping in elevation through Did you know that there have been a number of We live in an area that is rich in lore, legend, and limestone layers resulting in a rare whitewater rapid health resorts along the Suwannee River including history, and the Suwannee River is a HUGE part of at the Big Shoals north of White Springs? White Springs’ first tourist destination that once all that. Sweet Suwannee River catfish, the old Did you know there are several theories about the boated over 14 major hotels, as well as Suwannee melody "Way down upon the Swanee River" and name "Suwannee"? Springs, which was a major resort. People came to "Swanee How I Love You, How I Love You", and I Did you know that that one theory is that the name "take" and "bathe" in the life-giving and healing wa- truly do. of the river was developed by the Spanish who es- ters? From the Eight Mile Still on the Woodpecker tablished a fort on its banks in the 17th century and Did you know that the Suwannee River Wilder- Route north of White Springs, wishing you all a day "colloquialized" the name to "San Juan-nee" after the ness Trail which was a join venture between the filled with joy, peace, and, above all, lots of love and name of the fort San Juan de Guacara? Florida Department of Environmental Protection laughter. Did you know that another theory about the name and the Suwannee River Water Management District "Suwannee" is that it is a derivation of a Timucuan is 170 miles in length and "runs" from the Stephen Indian word "suwani" meaning "Echo River?" Foster Folk Culture Center State Park all the way to Area residents awarded Did you know that a number of Indian tribes in- the Gulf of Mexico? habited the area along the Suwannee River includ- Did you know the Suwannee River has created scholarships at ABAC ing the Timucuan, Yustaga and northern Utina in several American "idioms" including the ever popu- Submitted the 16th century? lar local, "Well I Suwannee", meaning "I declare" or a Tifton, Ga.—Jordan Gaylard of O’Brien, Fla. Did you know the Seminole Indians lived along statement of amazement of someone being "Up the and Elizabeth Young of Jennings, Fla. have been the banks of the river during the 18th century and Suwannee" meaning "Up the Creek or, in this case, awarded scholarships from the ABAC Founda- early 19th century? the river? tion to attend Abraham Baldwin Agricultural Did you know that the Suwannee River turns west Did you know that the Suwannee River opened College during the 2013-14 academic year. near White Springs, receiving the waters of the Ala- the state of Florida for tourism? The popularity of Gaylard, an agribusiness and agricultural eco- paha and the Withlacoochee rivers which drain most the Stephen Foster song brought tourists to the state nomics major, received the Robert L. Miles schol- of South Georgia? This westward meandering forms in the late 19th century. arship. He is a graduate of Branford High the southern border of Hamilton County. Did you know a number of musical festivals are School. Young, an early childhood education Did you know that the Suwannee River turns held along the river including the Florida Folk Festi- major, received the Barbara Bishop Morgan south near Ellaville and then southeast near Lurav- val, the oldest state sponsored Folk Festival in the Memorial scholarship. She is a graduate of ille? nation, in White Springs at Stephen Foster Folk Cul- Echols County High School. Did you know that the Suwannee River receives ture Center State Park, and more recently the Wanee Fall semester classes begin at ABAC on August the waters of the Santa Fe River from the east below and Magnolia Festivals, and the Suwannee River 14. Gluten Free Many people are adopting gluten-free diets for a variety of To avoid gluten, a person has reasons. 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