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FRIDAY APRIL 8, 2016 $1.00 Vol. 93 No. 73 ‘Save the Russ House’ fundraiser in the works BY ANGIE COOK Griffin and Marianna City The key attraction for the “The more tickets you acook@jcfloridan.com Manager Jim Dean to lay event will be a pick-a-prize buy,” Brunner said, “the As the state of the histor- the groundwork for a “Save auction, in which partici- better your chances to ic Russ House continues to the Russ House” fundrais- pants can choose which win.” decline, efforts to help pay er. prize or prizes they’d like And those tickets will for its repair and restora- Brunner said the tenta- a chance at winning. For serve double duty. Not only tion are ramping up, with tive date for the event is each prize that catches a will they get participants two fundraisers on the ho- Thursday, June 23, though bidder’s eye, they’ll en- chances to win a variety of rizon. that could change as plans ter that item’s drawing by goods and services, they’ll This week, Marianna evolve. But after Tuesday’s dropping as many pre-pur- also serve as currency for Main Street Director Char- meeting, she thinks the chased tickets as they want beer or wine to enjoy while lotte Brunner sat down general idea of an evening into the designated bag. mulling the possibilities of with Interim Jackson fundraiser featuring hors Odds of winning a particu- the prize table.

County Administrator Pam d’oeuvres and drinks has lar prize are determined As for exactly what kind MARK SKINNER/FLORIDAN Pichard, Jackson County come together, leaving fi n- by how many tickets are in of prizes will be donated Yellow “caution” tape warns visitors about a section of Chamber of Commerce er details to be worked out the bag when the winner is decaying porch railing, Thursday, April 7, at the historic Russ Executive Director Mandy in the weeks ahead. drawn later in the evening. See RUSS, Page 7A House in Marianna. CHIPOLA HOSTS SPRING FROLICS Sex offender runs afoul of registration requirements Man also accused of not paying child support

BY ANGIE COOK acook@jcfloridan.com Authorities in Jackson County have arrested another sex offender for failing to keep area officials aware of his location. Michael Rabon, 51, of Wilber’s Way, Marianna, is charged with failing to properly register as a sex offender, and non-payment of child support. Around 6 p.m. Wednesday, of- Rabon fi cers with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s Sex Offender Com- pliance Division and Jackson County Drug Task Force arrested Ra- PHOTOS BY MARK SKINNER/FLORIDAN bon in a wooded area off Highway 73 South, near Hasty Pond Shayli Tharp holds on for dear life as her teammates on the Player Theaters Club carry her in the bed race portion of the Spring Frolic Road. He also had an outstanding relays. 2014 warrant for failure to pay child tudents at support. A registered sex offender, Ra- Chipola Col- bon has failed to re-register Slege got part of a since November 2014. According day off to have some to law enforcement, his claim that he was working out of state fun during its annual is false. Spring Frolics. The Rabon was taken to the event has relay and Jackson County Correction- al Facility. In court Thursday, a tug-of-war events as judge set his bond at $5,000 for the well a lunch for all par- registration charge. ticipants. The Science Club came out on top Pensacola this year and swept both the relays and the Coast Guard tug-of-war. searching for missing

Alexis Mote with the Trio Club was having Black Student Union members Liz Jones and Ariana boater extra bouncy hair Wednesday during a Martin compete in the three legged race. windy sack race. The Associated Press

PERDIDO KEY — The search is on in the Pensacola area for a 62-year- old boater who was reported miss- ing by his family. PARTNERS FOR PETS READIES FOR FLEA ACROSS FLORIDA Family member told the U.S. Coast Guard that James Bradley homas McSwain and Jackie Dominello Gunther left Gulf Shores, Alabama, move some furniture while getting in a 48-foot boat named Reliant, heading to Port St. Joe, Florida. He TPartners for Pets ready for the massive hasn’t contacted his family since Flea Across Florida yard sale. The sale, which Saturday. will start in Pensacola, will stretch almost The boat was found anchored near Fort McRee, Florida, which all the way to Jacksonville and will run both is on the eastern end of Per- today and Saturday. Many people, businesses dido Key. The Coast Guard says and organizations are taking part in Jackson no one was on board and the small white dinghy that is and surrounding counties and if you wish to normally with the vessel hasn’t been locate them go to http://www.thefleaacross- located. The Pensacola News Journal re- fl orida.com/ and check its map for ports a number of agencies are participants. MARK SKINNER/FLORIDAN searching for Gunther.

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Community Calendar FRIDAY, APRIL 8 will be awarded. For more information call 263- welcome for fellowship and dancing. Cost is $7 per » Chipola Healthy Start Coalition Diaper 3201. person. No alcoholic beverages or smoking. For Publisher — Valeria Roberts Drive—Drop off diapers at any First Federal Branch » The Artists Guild of Northwest Florida Month- more information contact Betty Strait 415-2052 or vroberts@jcfloridan.com in Bonifay, Chipley, Marianna, and Graceville. All ly Meeting—9 a.m. at The Art Factory (upstairs), Bo Bowskill 334-701-3321. diaper donations collected will be distributed at 4402 Lafayette St., Marianna. Circulation Manager — Dena Oberski Chipola Healthy Start’s Community Baby Shower SUNDAY, APRIL 10 doberski@jcfloridan.com » Innovative Charities of NW Florida, Inc. Thrift on Friday, April 29 in Marianna. For more informa- Store—9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1994 Hwy. 71 S, Marianna » Drug/Alcohol Recovery Group—6 p.m. at the tion call 482-1236 ext 303 or visit www.chipola- For more information call 573-5526. Campbellton-Graceville Hospital. This is an open CONTACT US healthystart.org. » 16th Annual Folk Life Days—9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. meeting. For more information call 263-4431. Telephone: 850-526-3614 » Jackson County Backpack for Kids Program at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blount- » Alcoholics Anonymous Closed Discussion FAX: 850-482-4478 Participates in Flea Across Florida Yard Sale—7 stown. For more information call 674-2777. — 6:30 p.m. in AA room of First United Methodist a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Old Marianna High School Email: editorial@jcfloridan.com » Alford Community Health Clinic Hours — 10 Church, 2901 Caledonia St. in Marianna. Atten- Gym. Donate any sellable yard sale items to the Street Address: a.m. until last patient is seen, at 1770 Carolina St. in dance limited to persons with a desire to stop Backpack for Kids Program for this fundraiser. 4403 Constitution Lane Alford. The free clinic for income-eligible patients drinking. Park at the back of the gym and come in the back Marianna, FL 32448 without medical insurance treats short-term door off of Liddon St. For more information call Office Hours: illnesses and chronic conditions. Appointments MONDAY, APRIL 11 579-4660. Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. available (call 272-0101 or 209-5501); walk-ins » Chipola Healthy Start Coalition Diaper » Innovative Charities of NW Florida, Inc. Thrift welcome. Sign in before 11 a.m. Drive—Drop off diapers at any First Federal Branch Store—9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1994 Hwy. 71 S, Marianna MISS YOUR PAPER? » 72nd Annual Sewell/Ray/Thompson Family in Bonifay, Chipley, Marianna, and Graceville. All For more information call 573-5526. diaper donations collected will be distributed at You should receive your newspaper no later Reunion—10 a.m. at Camp Head Church, Altha » Hooks and Needles — 10 a.m. at the Jackson Chipola Healthy Start’s Community Baby Shower than 6 a.m. If it does not arrive, call Circula- (located off of Hwy. 274 W on Camp Head Church County Public Library, Marianna Branch. New and Road). Bring your lunch baskets and arrive early for on Friday, April 29 in Marianna. For more informa- tion between 6 a.m. and noon, Tuesday to experienced hand crafters welcome to create, fellowship. For more information call 674-5674 or tion call 482-1236 ext 303 or visit www.chipola- Friday, and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday. The share, learn or teach favorite projects. Call 482- 227-4625. healthystart.org. Jackson County Floridan (USPS 271-840) 9631. » Free Train Rides at Veterans Memorial » Marianna Lions Club Meeting — Noon at Jim’s is published Tuesday through Friday and » Chess Club —6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Railroad—11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST at 10561 NW Buffet & Grill, 4329 Lafayette St., Marianna. Call Sunday mornings. Periodical postage paid Church on Clinton St. in Marianna. Sponsored by Theo Jacobs Way, Bristol. Enjoy a train ride of 482-2005. at Marianna, FL. Postmaster please send Marianna Optimist Club for students for students more than one mile. Donations appreciated. Also » Jackson County Education Foundation change of address to 4403 Constitution 8 – 18 years of age in Jackson County. All students enjoy a playground, walking trail, picnic pavilions Fundraiser—5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Zaxby’s Restaurant, Lane, Marianna, FL 32448. and their parents are welcome. Players of all skill and more. For more information call 643-6646, Lafayette St., Marianna. Bring your family and levels including beginners are welcome. Call 693- 643-5491 or visit http://www.VeteransMemorial- friends for a delicious meal and 10 percent of the SUBSCRIPTION RATES 0473. Railroad.org. cost of your meal will be donated to the Jackson Home delivery: $13.50 per month; $34.51 » Celebrate Recovery — 7 p.m. at Evangel Worship » Waldorff-Waldroff Family Reunion—Noon at County Education Foundation. for three months; $65.40 for six months; Center, 2645 Pebble Hill Road in Marianna. Adult the “Red Barn,” 24576 NW SR 71, Altha. Bring your » City of Cottondale Commission Meeting—6 and teen meetings to “overcome hurts, habits and and $130.16 for one year. All prices include most favorite dish to share. Paper products, bever- p.m. For more information call 352-4361. hang-ups.” Dinner: 6 p.m. Child care available. Call applicable state and local taxes. Mail ages, and rolls will be provided. For more informa- » Breaking Free—7 p.m. to 8 p.m. A closed SAA 209-7856, 573-1131. tion call 933-8287. subscriptions must be paid in advance. Mail group is a 12-step fellowship of men and women » Union School Reunion—1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the recovering from addictive sexual behavior. For more subscriptions are: $46.12 for three months; SATURDAY, APRIL 9 $92.24 for six months; and $184.47 for one Graceville Civic Center. All former classmates are info and location call Shawn at 693-1621 or email » Multi-Family Yard Sale Fundraiser to Benefit invited to attend. Drinks will be furnished, but those year. [email protected]. the Sneads High School Class of 2016 Project attending are asked to bring fi nger foods. Come » 6th Annual College Readiness Night—at Graduation—(rain or shine) at the Log Cabin in and renew old friendships. All subscriptions to the Jackson County St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 2871 Orange Sneads. For more information call 209-1432. » 6th Annual Scholarship Showcase Floridan include delivery on Thanksgiving —6 p.m. at St., Marianna. Guest speaker: Congresswoman » Partners for Pets Yard Sale Fundraiser—7 a.m. the Jackson County Agricultural Center, 2741 Penn Day for which there is a premium charge. Gwendolyn Graham of the 2nd Congressional to 1 p.m. at 4011 Maintenance Dr., Marianna. Large Ave., Marianna. Event hosted by the Northwest District of Florida. Event sponsored by The Gilbert ADVERTISING selection of items available for sale. All proceeds Florida Chapter of the FAMU Alumni Association. Firm and First Federal Bank of Florida. Refresh- will benefit the Partners for Pets Shelter. For more Jackson County native, Dr. Marlo Rivers Moody ments will be served. For more information call The advertiser agrees that the publisher information call 482-4570. will be the guest speaker. Tickets: $35. For more 482-2223. shall not be liable for damages arising » Jackson County Backpack for Kids Program information call 526-3713. out of errors and advertisements beyond Participates in Flea Across Florida Yard Sale—7 » Spanish Trail Opry—7 p.m. at The Spanish TUESDAY, APRIL 12 the amount paid for the space actually a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Old Marianna High School Trail Playhouse, 680 2nd St. in Chipley. Event will » Chipola Healthy Start Coalition Diaper occupied by that portion of the advertise- Gym. Donate any sellable yard sale items to the feature the timeless music of country legends like Drive—Drop off diapers at any First Federal Branch ments in which the error occurred, whether Backpack for Kids Program for this fundraiser. Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Loretta in Bonifay, Chipley, Marianna, and Graceville. All such error is due to the negligence of the Park at the back of the gym and come in the back Lynn, Floyd Cramer, and more. General admission diaper donations collected will be distributed at door off of Liddon St. For more information call publisher’s employees or otherwise, and tickets are $10 each, available at The Spanish Trail Chipola Healthy Start’s Community Baby Shower 579-4660. Playhouse Theatre box offi ce. For more information there shall be not liability for non-inser- on Friday, April 29 in Marianna. For more informa- call 638-9113 or 326-3685. tion of any advertisement beyond the » Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting —8 a.m. tion call 482-1236 ext 303 or visit www.chipola- in the AA room of First United Methodist Church, amount paid for such advertisement. This » Wiregrass Singles Club Meets—7 p.m. Doug healthystart.org. 2901 Caledonia St. in Marianna. Tew Recreation Center, 300 Garland St., Dothan, newspaper will not knowingly accept or » St. Anne Thrift Store — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. AL (Just behind Dothan High School). Live band publish illegal material of any kind. Advertis- » Two Toe Tom Festival Car Show—8 a.m. Com- Anne’s Catholic Church, 3009 Fifth St., Marianna. merce St. in Esto. Admission: Bring a toy. Trophies for dancing. Singles age 25 to senior citizens are ing which expresses preference based on Call 482-3734. legally protected personal characteristics is 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, not acceptable. email editorial@jcfloridan.com, fax 850-482-4478 or bring items to 4403 Constitution Lane in Marianna. HOW TO GETYOUR NEWS PUBLISHED Police Roundup The Jackson County Floridan will publish MARIANNA POLICE one clothing escort, one report of highway St., Altha—Violation of State news of general interest free of charge. DEPARTMENT obstruction, one burglary, one physical Probation. Submit your news or Community Calendar disturbance, three verbal disturbances, one » Danielle Adams, 29, 923 Sorrento events via e-mail, fax, mail, or hand delivery. The Marianna Police Department drug offense, 14 medical calls, two traffic Ave., Alford—Possession of Marijuana Less Fees may apply for wedding, engagement, reported the following incidents for April crashes, fi ve medical trans- Than 20 Grams and Possession of Narcotic anniversary and birth announcements. 6, the latest available report: Three traffic ports, two burglary alarms, Equipment. Forms are available at the Floridan offi ces. stops, one suspicious vehicle, one mental one robbery alarm, one » Petra Gray, 21, 2841 Southern Blvd., Photographs must be of good quality and illness call, one verbal disturbance, one report of shooting in the Alford—Child Abuse. suitable for print. The Floridan reserves the drug offense, one panic alarm call, one area, 26 traffic stops, two » Tracy Dennis, 28, 1198 Sanders Ave., right to edit all submissions. report of larceny, one civil dispute, three larceny reports, one report Graceville—Violation of Conditional Re- GETTING IT RIGHT accidents without injuries, one animal of criminal mischief, two expartee orders lease. complaint, one report of fraud/credit card, served, one civil dispute, one report of » Brandon Barrow, 29, 987 4th Ave., The Jackson County Floridan’s policy 46 property/building checks, two calls trespass, one found/abandoned property, Graceville—Possession of Methamphet- is to correct mistakes promptly. To to assist motorist/pedestrian, two public two follow-up investigations, one animal amine. report an error, please call 526-3614 service calls, 21 home security checks, and complaint, one dog complaint, one sex » Michael Rabon, 52, 5010 Wilburs Monday-Friday. one VIN verifi cation. offense, 28 property/building checks, three Way, Marianna—Failure of Sex Offender calls to assist motorists/pedestrians, one to Properly Register and Non-Child JACKSON COUNTY other agency assist, one public service call, Support. SHERIFF’S OFFICE nine criminal registrations, four sexual of- » Bryan Summer, 44, 5112 Wilmkington fender registrations, one welfare check, two Ct., Campbellton—Battery Touch or The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and transports, and one Baker Act transport. Strike. county fi re/rescue reported the following incidents for April 6, the latest available JAIL POPULATION: 184 JACKSON COUNTY report: One drunk driver, one accident To report a crime, call CrimeStoppers at 526-5000 or a without injury, two abandoned vehicles, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY local law enforcement agency. one reckless driver report, three suspi- » Amanda Hamlin, 28, 15724 NW Broad To report a wildlife violation, call cious persons, two information reports, 1-888-404-FWCC (3922). JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN ◆ www.jcfloridan.com LOCAL FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 ◆ 3A CHIPOLA CIVIL ENGINEERING PEEL IS GUEST TECH STUDENTS VISIT NEW OF ROTARY CLUB ALTHA SCHOOL

SUBMITTED PHOTO ast week’s Marianna Rotary Club Program was Doyle Peel SUBMITTED PHOTO (left), who shared with the gathering Jackson County his- tudents in the Chipola College Civil Engineering Technology tory and artifacts. Peel shared his extensive knowledge of Program recently toured the site of the new Altha School to L the history of Florida from the Ice Age to present, and displayed learn about the construction process. From left are: Ralph Yo- S a great collection of Indian arrowheads, spearheads, pottery and der, Calhoun County Superintendent; Olabode Ogedengbe, Chipola tools made and used by Indians, and how they adapted to changing Civil Engineering Technology instructor; and Bradley Pearson, an times. Our area had the weather, water, and soils for man to prosper. Altha alumnus and Civil Engineering Tech student. With Peel is Marianna Rotary Club President Byron Ward. First Amateur Photography Exhibit showcases local area talent

From staff reports

he fi rst Amateur Photography TExhibit hosted by the Apalachicola Arsenal Museum and Conference Center March 19-20 was a highlight of the weekend and enjoyed by visitors from through- out the Big Bend area. Hundreds of photos were displayed by local talented amateur photog- raphy talents. Visitors got Janice Barfoot Brown, Best of Show Floral. to not only view the world through the eyes and lens of the photographers, but got to explore the newly restored Powder Maga- zine and preview of the Museum. Best of Show recipients were: Carla Parris, Best of Show Overall. » Carla Parris, Best of Show Overall » Janice Barfoot Brown, Best of Show Floral » Roy Edenfield, Best of Roy Edenfield, Best of Show Perspective. Show Perspective » Lorie Nable, Best of Show Landscape » Linda Kranert, Best of Show Presentation First place recipients were: » Janice Brown, Portrait » Mary Robbins, Per- spective » Roy Edenfield, Land- scape Excellence award recipients were: » Lindsey Smitherman- Brown » Janice Barfoot Linda Kranert, Best of Show Presentation. » Kathy Johnson » Justin Hall » Linda Kranert » Mary Robbins » Tina Rabon » Amanda Pullen » Katie Hobbs SUBMITTED PHOTOS » Mary Leah Williams » Kaitlyn Miller » Lorie Nable Lorie Nable, Best of Show Landscape. With Nable is Dr. Mike Francis (right).

State looking for farmers, ranchers, and foresters to preserve working agricultural lands

From staff reports and use of the land. Lands Protection Program tural base and viable rural threatened by develop- tial and commercial devel- The program is accept- focuses on maintaining communities is essential ment have been approved opment. Florida Commissioner of ing applications through the agricultural land base to Florida’s future. Since for conservation. These To learn more about the Agriculture Adam H. Put- May 16. in Florida and recognizes the program’s inception, lands will be forever pro- program and to obtain ap- nam recently announced “The Rural and Family that a thriving rural econ- more than 14,500 acres of tected from conversion to plication form, please visit that the Florida Depart- Lands Protection Program omy with a strong agricul- Florida ranches and farms other uses such as residen- FreshFromFlorida.com. ment of Agriculture and gives agricultural land- Consumer Services will owners the fl exibility to invest $35 million toward sustain their land and way Florida Lottery FloridaShowcaseRealty the protection and pres- of life, keep the property CASH 3 PLAY 4 FANTASY 5 ervation of working agri- on the tax role and provide Mon. (E) 04/04 4-4-0 1-4-7-0 6-13-18-28-32 cultural lands in Florida, a permanent guarantee Mon. (M) 7-7-9 3-6-2-1 and invites agricultural that the land they love will Tue. (E) 04/05 7-0-6 4-5-6-7 6-9-13-23-26 land owners to apply to be protected from devel- Tue. (M) 9-0-8 8-1-6-6 the conservation program. opment,” said Commis- Wed. (E) 04/06 3-0-8 2-3-1-1 1-21-24-26-29 The Rural and Family sioner of Agriculture Adam Wed. (M) 4-3-8 1-1-2-3 Lands Protection Program, H. Putnam. Thurs. (E) 04/07 7-2-9 8-8-4-8 Not available which is administered by The Rural and Family Thurs. (M) 2-5-1 8-7-5-2 $219,000 the department, partners Beautiful 3/2 Home built in 2006 with with Florida’s agricultural Fri. (E) 04/01 1-6-7 5-8-3-4 1-2-5-8-11 2522 sq. ft. heated and cooled. landowners to develop Fri. (M) 1-0-7 7-1-1-6 Only 6Miles outside of Marianna perpetual conservation Sat. (E) 04/02 4-9-5 1-7-1-3 9-18-22-26-30 CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT easements that protect im- Sat. (M) 4-3-6 5-6-6-1 TO SEE THIS HOME portant natural resources Sun. (E) 04/03 5-0-3 5-9-5-5 2-17-19-26-27 850-526-5260 while allowing landown- Sun. (M) 3-5-3 3-4-1-3 ers to maintain ownership E = Evening drawing, M = Midday drawing Ann Jones ® POWERBALL Owner/Broker,REALTOR Wednesday 04/07 4-28-49-60-65 PB 25 xtra 2 850-209-9077 Saturday 04/02 9-28-30-40-61 PB 3 xtra 2 [email protected] LOTTO 4540 Lafayette St. •Marianna, Florida 32446 Wednesday 04/07 4-5-18-37-40-51 xtra 5 (next to RCC) Saturday 04/02 6-14-16-20-35-36 xtra 3 (850) 526-5260-office •(850) 482-0045-office www.floridashowcaserealty.com 4A ◆ FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 RELIGION JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN ◆ www.jcfloridan.com

Some attendees of the recent Girls of Pearls Mother- Daughter Brunch.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Girls of Pearls holds Mother-Daughter Brunch From staff reports ing artist, Lady Princess ment signified the essence lanta area and makes bi- Dark skies and thunder- was the guest entertainer. of our Mother-Daughter monthly trips to Marianna storms did not impede the The brunch was preceded Brunch. The Pearls were to conduct workshops for donning of sundresses and by a photo session with liberated through prayer, the organization. Several SUBMITTED PHOTO sun hats worn by mothers Felicia Gibson of Captur- affirmation, encourage- projects are underway in- Robert Russo a Traveling Representatives of the Watchtower and daughters at the re- ing Memories. A YouTube ment, and words of love cluding College Tour Day, Bible & Tract Society will give a public discourse at tomorrow’s cent First Annual Mother- video clip of Maya Ange- from their mothers and the Annual Night of Pearls Circuit Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Daughter Brunch hosted lou, Love Liberates, was grandmothers.” Another on June 11, and the movie by Jafria Wooden and Girls the segue of a segment highlight of the event was “Discovering the Pearl of Pearls, Inc. The event where mothers assembled a mother daughter walk Within II,” to be released was well attended in spite in groups throughout the where mothers escorted in the Fall. Updates can Circuit Assembly of of unfavorable weather. room holding hands as their daughters as models be followed on Facebook The theme was “Sundress- mothers spoke affirma- on a runway. pages for Girls of Pearls, es, Sun Hats and Pearls.” tions over their daugh- Wooden founded Girls Inc. and the movie Dis- Jehovah’s Witnesses Members of Girls of Pearls ters. Jafria Wooden stated, of Pearls, Inc. in 2013. A covering the Pearl Within were accompanied by “A mother’s love should Marianna native and for- II. For more information, their mothers, and in some reach to the depth of the mer Riverside Elementary you may call public rela- set for tomorrow cases grandmothers, for ocean fl oor to capture her School teacher, Wooden tions coordinator, Brenda this event. Gospel record- precious Pearl. This mo- now resides in the At- Jones at 526-4860. From staff reports His son Jesus Christ. This The local congregation of circuit assembly program Jehovah’s Witnesses would will help us to imitate them. like to invite you to attend There will also be examples Southeastern Gospel Music Workshop is tomorrow a one-day Assembly to- of faithful servants in the morrow at the Marina Civ- past that have pleased God The Southeastern Gospel Music This program grants opportunity to tillion/Beautillion participants will ic Center in Panama City. that we and our families can Workshop, a civic minded group was “pay it forward” for the development be presented to the public and will The theme of the Assem- imitate in this troublesome established to bring about positive of our youth, “making a difference, demonstrate their newly learned bly is, “Imitate Their Faith” world today. improvement to the Jackson County one child at a time.” The Beautillion/ skills in formal attire. A formal based on Hebrews 13:7. One of the highlights of area and provide a venue for all who Cotillion celebrates their success. It dinner will be served at the Cotil- The program will begin at the assembly will be the love gospel music to assemble and educates our youth in crucial areas, lion/Beautillion, and the public is 9:50 a.m. It contains solid Dedication talk and Bap- celebrate the legacy of gospel music. and equips them with necessary skills invited to attend. Dinner tickets spiritual food that is de- tism which will be at 11:35 Under the leadership of Dr. Marcia for success. Now in their second year, are $20. Dr. Marcia Leeks, Founder veloped in an interesting a.m. There will also be a Leeks, the group will be hosting the local teachers and speakers, have in- & CEO of Southeastern Gospel Mu- and easy to follow manner. Public Bible Discourse second annual “Pay It Forward” Co- structed these youths within these sic Workshop was quoted as say- Such material is especially by Robert Russo, a travel- tillion/Beautillion. The “Pay It For- workshops/classes. The workshops ing, “Through sponsorship efforts needed at this time. We as ing representative of the ward” Cotillion/Beautillion program have covered a wide range of perti- from local businesses, and caring humans often imitate those Watchtower Bible & Tract is a youth empowerment/interven- nent subjects, from discussing how individuals, we have successfully who we admire. Imitation is Society. tion program for ages 12-19. It is current events affect them to prepar- implemented this program for our not merely a means of learn- All are invited to attend made possible through the fi nancial ing for a job interview. Ultimately, it’s youth. It takes a village. I am very ing; it draws us closer to this spiritually uplifting as- efforts of local business, and individ- about preparing them for many of proud and happy to live in such a those whom we imitate. The sembly. There is no admis- uals who have experienced a level of the future’s challenges. close knit community among oth- main ones we would wish to sion charge and no collec- success in their careers, businesses Tomorrow evening at 6 p.m., at the ers who invest in the future of our imitate are Jehovah God and tions are taken. and personal lives. Cottondale Community Center, Co- young people.”

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Ebenezer MissionaryBaptist Church 2041 Hope School Dr 1935 Jacob Rd Bascom Assembly of God 3360 Gardenview Rd Marianna, FL 32448 •482-5375 Cottondale, FL 32431 •263-4097 5516 Hummingbird Rd Cottondale, FL 32431 •579-4223 www.marvinchapelfwb.com Bascom, FL 32423 •272-7775 St. Matthew’sBaptist Church [email protected] Everlena MissionaryBaptist Midway Freewill Baptist Church 3144 WillowSt 5309 Ellaville Rd 1600 Church St Cottondale, FL 32431 •352-1007 Cords Of Love Assembly Of God Campbellton, FL 32426 •263-3900 6158 Rocky Creek Rd 2060 Bethelehem Rd Marianna, FL 32448 •592-8999 St. Peter MissionaryBaptist Cottondale, FL 32431 •272-0254 First Baptist Church 7989 McKeown Mill Rd •P.O. Box 326 3172 Main St Mount Olive Baptist Sneads, FL 32460 •593-3363 Hwy.90, Marianna Cypress Grove Assembly of God Cottondale, FL 32431 •352-4586 6045 Hwy 2 526-3456 3250 Cypress Grove Rd Bascom FL 32423 •569-5080 Trinity Baptist Church Grand Ridge, FL 32442 •592-4451 First Baptist Church 3023 Penn. Ave www.hopkinscars.com cppressgrovechurch.org 5366 Ninth St -P.O. Box 98 Mt. Tabor MissionaryBaptist Church Marianna, FL •482-3705 Malone, FL 32445 •569-2426 3695 Popular Springs Rd www.TrinityMarianna.com Eastside Assembly of God Church Marianna, FL 32446 •594-4161 4723 Hatton St •Marianna, FL Faith Baptist Church Union Hill [email protected] •526-2422 2494 Hwy 71 S Mt. Zion MissionaryBaptist Church 3115 Union Hill Rd Marianna, FL •482-2869 5382 Old US Rd Marianna, FL 32446 •526-5711 El Bethel Assembly of God Malone, FL 32445 •569-2049 2503 El Bethel Church Rd First Baptist Church VictoryBaptist Church Grand Ridge, FL 32442 •593-6044 8010 Pope St -P.O. Box 246 New Easter MissionaryBaptist Church 2271 River Rd (800) 342-7400 Sneads, FL 32460 977 Hope Ave Sneads, FL 32460 •593-6699 Faith Haven Assembly of God Graceville, FL 32440 •658-8344 www.victorybaptistfl.com www.westflorida.coop 7135 Hwy 90 First Baptist Church of Bascom Grand Ridge, FL 32442 •592-8205 4951 Basswood Rd -P.O. Box 97 New Galilee MissionaryBaptist Church White Pond Baptist Church Bascom, FL 32423 •569-2699 2155 Hwy 73 S-P.O. Box 234 P.O. Box 458 -Mill Pond Rd !,-*%)"11% .'0%-&+ .(/0"$-# First Assembly of God Marianna, FL 32447 •482-5499 Alford, FL 32420 •557-0088 5565 Brown St First Baptist Church of Campbellton Graceville, FL 32440 •263-3351 2405 Hwy 2 New Hope Freewill Baptist CATHOLIC Campbellton, FL 32426 •263-3183 Sweet Pond Rd First Assembly of God Church Dellwood, FL •592-1234 St. Anne Catholic Church 4186 Lafayette St First Baptist Church Southern Baptist 3009 5th St -P.O. Box 1547 Marianna FL 32446 987 8th Ave -P.O. Box 565 New Hope MissionaryBaptist Marianna, FL 32446 •482-3734 482-2800 •www.mariannafirst.org Graceville FL 32440 •263-3323 3996 Wintergreen Rd [email protected] [email protected] Greenwood, FL 32443 •592-8802 www.stannemarianna.org First Assembly of God Church of Cottondale www.fbcgraceville.org 4422 LAFAYETTE ST. New Hope Reformed Baptist Church 2636 Milton St CHURCH OF CHRIST DOWNTOWN MARIANNA Cottondale, FL 32431 •352-4626 First Baptist Marianna 4028 Lafayette St 850-482-4035 2897 Green St •Marianna, FL 32446 Marianna, FL 32446 •482-6406 Caverns Rd. Church of Christ Pilgrim Rest Assembly of God 526-4200 •www.fbcmarianna.org 3347 Pilgrim Rest Church Rd New Hoskie Baptist Church 4448 River Rd Marianna, FL 32448 •579-2300 First Freewill Baptist Church 4252 Allen St Marianna, FL •482-2605 7970 Davis St Greenwood, FL 32443 •594-7243 Welcome Assembly of God Sneads, FL 32460 •593-5400 CHURCH OF GOD 6784 Messer Rd New Mount Olive MissionaryBaptist Grand Ridge, FL 32442 •592-5077 First Freewill Baptist Church of Malone 2870 Barnes St -P.O. Box 312 Grand Ridge Church of God 526-3210 [email protected] 5440 10th St (Hwy 71 N) Marianna, FL 32447 •482-7595 2232 Porter Ave P.O. Box 385 Grand Ridge, FL 32442 We Service Sneads Assembly of God Malone FL 32445 •850-569-2786 New Salem Baptist Church 592-5301 or 592-2814 What We Sell! 2062 River Rd 3478 Kynesville Rd Sneads, FL 32460 •593-6336 Friendship Baptist Church of Malone Marianna, FL 32448 •209-3809 Marianna Church of God 5507 Friendship Church Rd (All services interpreted for the Serving Jackson County Since 1964 http://sneadsag.org Pine Ridge Baptist Church 4159 Lafayette Street •Marianna, Florida Malone, FL 32445 •569-2379 hearing impaired.) 3064 Pine Ridge Church Rd 2791 Jefferson St, Marianna, FL 32446 Grand Ridge Baptist Church Alford, FL 32420 482-6264 •mariannacog.com BAPTIST 2093 Porter Ave -P.O. Box 380 Piney Grove Baptist Church Grand Ridge, FL 32442 •592-4846 2136 Piney Grove Rd Trinity Powerhouse Church of God by Faith JAMES &SIKES Alford Baptist Church [email protected] Cottondale, FL 32431 •352-3800 2854 Orange Street, Marianna, FL 32446 Funeral Home, Maddox Chapel 1764 Carolina St -P.O. Box 6 www.cogbf.com Alford, FL 32420 •850-573-3249 Greater Buckhorn MissionaryBaptist Church Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 4691 Hwy 162 6687 Brushy Pond Rd CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 482-2332 Bethel MissionaryBaptist Church Marianna, FL 32446 •594-5761 Grand Ridge, FL 32442 •718-8401 2137 McLeod St Serving Jackson County Families Glorious Gospel Church of God in Christ Cypress, FL •592-4108 Greenwood Baptist Church Pleasant Hill MissionaryBaptist Church 4255 Clay St •Marianna, FL 32448 6704 Reddoch Rd Since 1931 Bethel Star MissionaryBaptist Church 4156 BryanSt-P.O. Box 249 594-1096 or 557-4019 Greenwood, FL 32443 •209-7451 Grand Ridge, FL 32442 •592-2273 4134 Lincoln Ave Miracle Restoration Center Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Marianna, FL 32448 •482-4866 Hasty Pond Baptist Church 2997 Hall St 5481 Pleasant Ridge Rd Marianna, FL 32448 •526-2335 MARIANNA OFFICE Bethlehem Baptist Church 4895 Hasty Pond Rd, Marianna, FL Marianna, FL 32446 •263-8007 2300 Bethlehem Rd Refuge Tabernacle Church of God in Christ SUPPLY COMPANY Cottondale, FL 32431 •579-9940 Heaven’sWay Biker Church Poplar Springs MissionaryBaptist Church AMinistryofAlford Baptist Church 2820 Chipola St 2662 Poplar Springs Rd Marianna, FL 32448 •482-2607 Office Outfitters Circle Hill Baptist Church 3924 Woodrest Rd Marianna, FL 32446 •526-3176 4423 Constitution Lane,Marianna 7170 Circle Hill Rd Cottondale, FL 32431 •703-0257 The New Zion Temple Church of God In Christ Sneads, FL 32460 •592-2327 Providence Baptist Church 1022 Washington Ave Holly Grove Free Will Baptist Church 6940 Providence Church Rd Graceville, FL 32440 482-4404 Collins Chapel Baptist Church 2699 Hwy 73S Grand Ridge, FL 32442 •592-5481 5005 3rd Ave (5499 Collins Chapel Rd) Marianna, FL 32448 •482-3489 [email protected] VictoryTabernacle Church of God In Christ Malone, FL 32445 •569-5644 6752 Hw y90 Rocky Creek Baptist Church Crossroads Baptist Church Southern Baptist Inwood Baptist Church Grand Ridge, FL 32442 •209-7711 2012 Inwood Rd 5458 Rocky Creek Rd 3276 Main St -P.O. Box 386 Marianna, FL 32448 •526-7508 Cottondale Fl. 32431 •352-2636 Grand Ridge, FL 32448 •593-5328 Salem Free Will Baptist Damacus Freewill Baptist Liberty Hill MissionaryBaptist Church 2555 Kynesville Rd 3700 Kynesville Rd 5239 Liberty Hill Rd Cottondale, FL 32431 •579-4194 Marianna, FL 32448 •482-5878 Bascom, FL 32426 •569-5949 www.salemfreewillbaptist.com Dellwood Baptist Church Little Zion MissionaryBaptist Church ShadyGrove Baptist Church 5512 Blue Springs Rd 3181 Little Zion Rd -P.O. Box 190 7304 Birchwood Rd Greenwood, FL 32443 •592-6954 Sneads, FL 32460 •592-1614 Grand Ridge FL 32442 •592-6952 JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN ◆ www.jcfloridan.com RELIGION FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 ◆ 5A The Crux of religion news biz in 2016 o one is surprised when this syndicated “On Religion” a million-plus.” things spread,” said Allen. “The The Wall Street Journal column. Obviously, this pope is “a very problem is that no one really Ncovers Wall Street, Dis- Those who follow Catholic compelling story. ... We are not understands how that works.” ney releases a princess movie or news know that Crux is not having trouble fi nding eyeballs. The other problem is that Apple creates another wonder Allen’s fi rst journalism rodeo. I’m having trouble, right now, when news “goes viral” online, framed in aluminum. The former Catholic high school fi nding the time and energy to this often happens because net- Some professionals just do teacher is best known for his 16 keep putting information in works of like-minded activists what they do. Thus, anyone who TerryMattingly years of work with The National front of those eyeballs, hour are pushing a particular cause. follows religion news knew that On Religion Catholic Reporter and as CNN’s after hour, day after day.” It would be easy, admitted Allen, The Boston Globe’s Crux website, top Vatican analyst. He is also the » Everyone knows the bottom- to keep pushing these buttons which debuted 18 months ago, cial support from a cooperative author of nine books, including, line question for websites such with waves of opinionated prose was going to be bookmarked by nonprofit group. in recent years, “The Global War as Crux: How does one fund, in that preaches to the same choir legions of Catholic-news junkies. For this to work, the “people on Christians: Dispatches from an age when journalism’s old day after day. Reporter John L. Allen Jr. was go- on the other side of the deal the Front Lines of Anti-Christian advertising-plus-subscriptions After all, opinion is cheap, ing to do that thing that he does. have to believe in what you are Persecution” and “The Francis revenue model has broken down while producing truly indepen- Alas, as so often happens, an doing and see the wisdom of be- Miracle: Inside the Transforma- — a team that can produce dent and well-sourced reporting online journalism project that coming part of your brand,” said tion of the Pope and the Church.” news about Catholic events and is, and always will be, much drew millions of computer- Allen, reached by telephone in Allen said he learned three trends around the world, 24 more expensive. mouse clicks failed to generate Rome. “Your partners also have sobering truths about cover- hours a day, seven days a week? “It is our delusional convic- the stream of advertising rev- to be smart enough to realize ing religion news online, while Allen stressed: “You have to tion,” said Allen, that “we can enue Globe executives needed that a key part of your brand is fi ghting to keep Crux alive. fi nd people who believe in what keep covering Catholic news for to keep the cyber-doors open. that you are seen, by your read- » For starters, “It’s a hell of a you’re doing, people who want readers who are pro-information This has led to a partnership, ers, as being truly independent.” lot of work” to feed the online- to support quality journalism and don’t want to settle for an raising many Catholic eyebrows, The Crux project is crucial to news beast, especially with a and they want to do it for the approach that polarizes every- between Allen and the Knights anyone who cares about the fu- small staff. But the readers are right reasons.” thing that happens. ... But what- of Columbus, producing a “Crux ture of journalism and, especially, out there, said Allen, as dem- » Like it or not, the key to ever happens, we are not losing 2.0,” which opened on April 1. quality reporting on specialty onstrated by the million-plus fi nding readers and maintain- interest in the Catholic story.” This kind of union is becom- news topics like religion. That cer- readers that Crux drew in a ing a network of supporters Terry Mattingly is the editor of GetReligion. ing increasingly common. The tainly includes me, after decades typical month. Put Pope Francis is social media, such as Twit- org and Senior Fellow for Media and Reli- goal is to marry a commitment of work in this fi eld. That includes, and Donald Trump in the same ter and Facebook. “That’s the gion at The King’s College in New York City. to real journalism with fi nan- as of this week, 28 years writing story and “we went well north of reality, now. That’s just the way He lives in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Box 40 C - 850-519-0929 EPISCOPAL Graceville, FL •263-3342 Campbellton, FL 32426 •263-0333 Christian Covenant Life Center 2011 Finley Ave St. Luke’sEpiscopal Church First United Methodist Church NON-DENOMINATIONAL Grand Ridge, FL 32448•592-4737 4362 Lafayette St 2901 Caledonia St Marianna, FL •482-4502 2nd Chance Ministries Grand Ridge House of Prayer Marianna, FL •482-2431 2840 McPherson St 3902 Brushey Pond Rd [email protected] 1st United Methodist Church of Cottondale Marianna, FL 32446 •557-9885 Grand Ridge, FL •693-3872 www.stlukesmarianna.org P.O. Box 458 Lighthouse Community Church Cottondale, FL 32431 •352-4426 Believers Outreach Ministry FULL GOSPEL 3471 Hwy 90 W 1904 Highway 73 Friendship Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church Marianna, FL 32446 •352-4926 Marianna, FL •526-5585 Christian Center Church 5411 AveryRd, P.O.Box 302 Living Water Apostolic Church 4791 Sheffield Dr -P.O. Box 450 Campbellton, FL 32426 •263-1111 Cypress Community Church Marianna, FL 32447 2089 Church Street 3001 Hwy 71 N 526-4476 or 526-4475 Grace United Methodist Cypress, FL 32448 •(850) 592-5577 Marianna, FL 32446 •372-4033 [email protected] 4203 WKelson Ave Praise Life Ministries Marianna, FL •526-1010 Cypress Creek Community Church CountryGospel Community Church 1772 Macedonia Rd, PO Box 496 7360 Hwy 90, P.O. Box 177 Compass Lake in the Hills Grand Ridge United Methodist Church Alford, FL 32420 •638-0360 Grand Ridge, FL 32442 •592-4166 650 Apalachicola Ave 6911 Iowa St Prayer Temple Church Of Prayer Grand Ridge, FL 32442 Ever Increasing Word of Faith Ministries Alford, FL 32420 •(850) 579-4172 3749 Skyview Rd ForAll People Evangel Worship Center Greater St. Luke AME Church Marianna, FL 32446 •526-4704 3341 Plantation Circle 2645 Pebble Hill Rd 5255 11th Ave, P.O. Box 176 Marianna, FL 32446 •482-3343 Malone, FL 32445 •569-5188 Faith Cornerstone Church Ministries Marianna, FL 32448 •526-2232 5460 Collins Chapel Rd ShadyGrove Pentecostal Holiness New Beginning Outreach Ministries, Inc. Greenwood Chapel AME Malone, FL 32445 •569-5600 7541 ShadyGrove Rd 2254 Magnolia Dr. 5426 Fort Rd Grand Ridge, FL 32442 •592-6203 Greenwood, FL 32443 •594-1112 Foundation Temple Apostolic Faith Church Cottondale, FL 32431 •(850) 352-4733 3341 Tendell Rd Sneads Pentecostal Holiness Church New Beginnings Worship Center Greenwood United Methodist Cottondale, FL 32431 •352-3884 2036 Gloster Ave LANIER-ANDLER 1165 Highway 69 4220 BryanSt Sneads, FL 32460 Greenwood, FL 32443 •594-5755 Glass Community Church 593-4487 or 593-6949 FUNERAL HOME Grand Ridge, FL 32442 4005 Veteran’sRd 592-5791 •www.nbworship.com The Sanctuary INDEPENDENT AND HOME OWNED HenshawChapel AME Church Cottondale, FL 32431 All Phases of Funeral Arrangements New Life Family Church 2370 Glastel St, P.O. Box 535 (850) 272-7205 •(850) 263-6715 4070 Old Cottondale Rd Monument and CemeteryWork Cottondale, FL 32431 •875-2610 Marianna, FL •482-8720 4208 Lafayette St 8261 Hwy 90 East • Sneads, FL 32460 Marianna, FL 32446 •526-2132 Grace &Glory www.sanctuarypom.com Jerusalem AME Church Reformed Charismatic Church ph: 850-593-6400 Resurrection Life Christian Fellowship International 2055 Hwy 73 3006 New Hope Road United Pentecostal Deliverance 2933 Madison St Marianna, FL 32448 •482-5085 Marianna, FL 32446 •557-7728 5255 10th Ave Marianna, FL •526-2617 Malone, FL 32445 •569-5989 McChapel AME Church Haven of Rest Church of Restoration The Bridge Church 4963 Old U.S. Rd Worship Center PRESBYTERIAN Marianna, FL •569-2184 2515 Commercial Park Dr 2261 Haven of Rest Rd First Presbyterian Church Marianna, FL 32448 •209-2733 Mt. Olive AME Church Cottondale, FL 32431 Presbyterian Church (USA) 2135 Fairview Rd 2898 Jefferson Street HOLINESS Marianna, FL 32448 •482-7917 Heaven’sGarden Worship Center Marianna, FL 32446 3115 Main St 526-2430 •www.firstpresmarianna.org Emmanuel Holiness Church Mt. Shiloh AME Church Cottondale, FL 32431 482-3420 6702 Biscayne Rd [email protected] or 2505 Sandridge Church Rd (850) 579-9936 •www.aidaspina.org [email protected] Sneads, FL 32460 •593-5167 Bascom, FL 32423 •569-1044 2163 Post Oak Ln •Marianna Ingathering Worship Center RESTORATIONIST www.tropictrailer.com HickoryLevel Community Church New Bethel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church 2990 Heritage Rd 1221 Dipper Rd 2487 Hwy 1 Marianna, FL 32448 •658-8489 Church of Jesus Christ of Marianna Marianna, FL 32448 Campbellton, FL 32426 •263-4647 www.ingatheringworshipcenter.com 4060 Thomasville Lane 482-4696 or 482-2885 Marianna, FL 32448 •482-2282 Pleasant Grove AME Church Oak Ridge Freewill Holiness Church Mill Springs Christian Chapel 3498 Hwy 162 1345 Mill Springs Road, P.O. Box 83 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 2958 Milton Ave Marianna, FL 32446 •(850) 352-4444 “WhereYou Can Park Marianna, FL •573-7684 Grand Ridge, FL 32442 •593-6649 Emmanuel SDA Church Pope Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church 4531 Basswood Rd At The Door” Sneads Community Church Rivertown Community Church Greenwood, FL 32443 •594-3200 3008 Jefferson Street 1948 Desoto Ave -P.O. Box 1349 4898 Blue Springs Rd, P.O. Box 6000 4534 Lafayette Street Sneads, FL 32460 •593-5650 Marianna, FL 32447 •482-2900 Marianna, FL 32446 •482-2477 Marianna Seventh Day Adventist Marianna, Florida 4878 Highway 90 Salem AME Church 526-2839 LATTER-DAY SAINTS Rocky Creek Tabernacle Marianna, FL 32446 •526-2487 5729 Browntown Rd, P.O. Box 354 1890 Delta Lane Church of Jesus Christ of Graceville, FL 32440 •263-3344 Marianna, FL 32448 •272-0917 WESLEYAN Latter-Day Saints Salem Wesleyan Church 3141 College St ShadyGrove United Methodist Church St. Andrews (FC) Church Ministries 2764 Salem Church Rd Marianna, FL 32446 •482-8159 7305 Birchwood Rd 978 Hwy 71 S Sneads, FL 32460 •(850) 593-6679 Grand Ridge, FL 32442 •592-9277 Marianna, FL 32448 •569-5600 [email protected] Linda Pforte Insurance Agency Inc LUTHERAN Sneads First United Methodist Church 2919 Penn Avenue, Suite B 8042 Church St, P.O. Box 642 Marianna, FL 32448-2716 Ascension Lutheran Church Sneads, FL 32460 •593-6481 850-482-3425 3975 WHwy 90 [email protected] Marianna, FL •482-4691 [email protected] SnowHill AME Church METHODIST 5395 SnowHill Rd, P.O. Box 174 Malone, FL 32445 •569-5315 Bascom United Methodist Church GRIMSLEY,CAVIN 4942 Basswood Rd -P.O. Box 67 Springfield AME Church Bascom, FL 32423 •569-2231 4194 Union Rd & Company,P.A. Marianna, FL 32446 •352-4252 Bethlehem AME Church CPA’S 3100 Lovewood Rd, P.O. Box 752 Springhill United Methodist Church 4243 W. Lafayette St. Cottondale, FL 32431 4547 Hwy 713 Marianna, FL. 352-2111 or 352-4721 Graceville, FL 32440 •352-1055 526-3910 6A ◆ FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 LOCAL & STATE JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN ◆ www.jcfloridan.com CITY HONORS STANDOUT EMPLOYEES

PHOTOS BY ANGIE COOK/FLORIDAN Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center employee Bertha Mayor Travis Ephriam, (left) with Employees of the Quarter Mayor Travis Ephriam (right) with Marianna Health and Walker, (left) gets a hug from Mayor Travis Ephriam as he Paula Worthington, center, and Ashley Bradie, Tuesday, April Rehabilitation Center employee Sandra McGrane, who is being presents her with a certificate commemorating her 30-year 5, 2016, in city hall. Worthington has worked at the Marianna honored on the occasion of her fi ve-year work anniversary with work anniversary with the City of Marianna, Tuesday, April 5, Health and Rehabilitation Center as a housekeeper since the City of Marianna, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in city hall. 2016, in city hall. September 2014. Bradie has worked as an administrative assistant with the City of Marianna Municipal Development Department since August 2014. Pumphrey announces run for school board SUBMITTED BY THE CANDIDATE ties. As an audit manager, the State of Alabama. He He is married to Trisha he has experience audit- holds a Bachelor of Sci- Pumphrey, a second Tony Pumphrey is ing fi nancial institutions, ence degree in Accounting grade teacher. He has two announcing his candidacy non-profit organizations, from Florida State Univer- sons, Logan and Landon. for the office of Jackson hospitals and governmen- sity and an Associates of They attend First Assem- County School Board tal entities. He currently Arts degree from Chipola bly of Cottondale, where Member, District 2. He specializes in governmen- College. Tony gradu- Tony serves as a board has 18 years of experience tal entities, often ated from Marianna High member and treasurer. as a Certified Public Ac- working on the audits of School in 1989. Tony and Trisha have countant with Carr, Riggs local municipalities and Tony is a member also served as Children’s and Ingram, LLC. counties. of the American Institute Church Pastors and After graduating from Tony seeks the opportu- of Certified Public Ac- Sunday school teachers Florida State University, nity to serve the students countants, the Florida for the past fi fteen he worked as an internal of the Jackson County Institute of Certified years. auditor with the Florida School system. He has Public Accounts and the (All candidates for Department of Agriculture a strong desire to give Alabama Society of Certi- local elected offices and Consumer Services. back to the community fi ed Public Accountants. are invited to submit one In 1997, he began a in which he lives by using He is a past board mem- written announcement career in public account- his experience to work ber and treasurer of the and photo, which will be ing with the local fi rm with the school board, Jackson County Chamber published free of charge on Williams, Cox, Weidner administration and teach- of Commerce. He is a an inside page of the Jack- and Cox, which later ers to provide the best graduate of the Jackson son County Floridan. None merged with Carr, Riggs environment for learning County Chamber of Com- of these submissions will and Ingram. and obtaining a quality merce Leadership Acad- run in Sunday editions, As a public accountant, education. emy. He has also served and none will run within he prepares fi nancial Tony is a Certified Public as a board member and two weeks of Election statements and tax returns Accountant, licensed by treasurer for the Marianna Day for the relevant race. for various types of enti- the State of Florida and Lions Club. —Ed.) SUBMITTED PHOTO Tony Pumphrey State Briefs River of Grass: Scott Space station getting 10 counts of child abuse, Man guilty of killing aluminum roof was ripped and prosecutors agreed to off one home, and a large inflatable room, drop more serious charges girlfriend with SUV tree fell on another. approves Legacy a cosmic 1st of providing drugs to a BARTOW — A central Pasco County spokes- CAPE CANAVERAL minor and promoting the Florida man has been man Doug Tobin says the Florida legislation — Forget blowup air mat- sexual performance of a convicted of fatally strik- county had reports of 19 tresses. Space station as- minor. ing his girlfriend with their homes and businesses tronauts are getting their Hialeah police officers SUV during an argument. with minor damage, fi ve The Associated Press The new law fi rst inflatable room. arrested Arguelles in The Ledger reports that homes and businesses requires that 25 percent The technology demo August 2015. Authorities a Polk County jury found with some structural dam- TALLAHASSEE — Flori- or up to $200 million a is meant to pave the way say he took the underage 27-year-old Rushawn age, one tree on a car, a da is setting up a dedi- year of net proceeds for moon bases and Mars girls to the Pink Pony in Cooper guilty Wednesday garage door damaged, and cated funding source for from the amendment expeditions, as well as Doral and allowed them of second-degree murder car ports torn apart. the Everglades. go for Everglades proj- orbiting outposts catering to drink alcohol, do drugs with a weapon. His sen- No injuries were re- Gov. Rick Scott on ects, another $50 million to scientists and tourists. and dance on a stage. tencing is scheduled for ported. Thursday signed the for projects to restore Bigelow Aerospace is Police started investi- May 11. In Clearwater, officials “Legacy Florida” bill that and preserve Florida behind the experiment, gating after the friend’s Authorities say Cooper said three townhouses guarantees money for springs, and $5 million which will get a ride to the mother found cellphone became angry in Decem- were damaged. programs aimed to help for Lake Apopka. The International Space Sta- pictures and video of the ber 2014 when he real- the famed River of Grass. law mandates that tion with another private teens at the club. The girls ized 22-year-old Cherish Guilty conscience: The money will come state officials must space company. told police that Arguelles Johnson had taken his Stolen sign returned out of a special ac- prioritize projects that An unmanned SpaceX took them to the club sev- cell phone to search for count associated with would reduce harmful Falcon rocket is set to eral times over six months. text messages between after 30 years a 2014 constitutional discharges from Lake launch from Cape Canav- him and another woman. NEW SMYRNA BEACH amendment approved Okeechobee. eral, Florida, late Friday 2 panthers killed in Cooper was waiting for — It took 30 years, but by Florida voters. The Environmentalists afternoon. southwest Florida Johnson in their apart- a guilty conscience led amendment required say the bill helps bring The soft-sided Bigelow ment complex’s parking someone who stole a large that money from the the Legislature closer compartment will be FORT MYERS — Of- lot when she returned in metal sign in Florida to state’s documentary to fulfilling the require- attached to the outside fi cials say two Florida their vehicle. return it — along with a stamp tax go to buying ments of the amend- of the space station and panthers have been found After Johnson got out, $50 money order — to the conservation land. ment. inflated to the size of a dead from separate ve- authorities say Cooper New Smyrna Beach Police small bedroom. It will hicle strikes in southwest got behind the wheel and Department. 4630 Hwy.90•Marianna, FL 32446 (850) 526-2891 stay there for two years, Florida. drove after Johnson, hit- A picture of the sign was Each Ofice Is Independently Owned The Florida Fish and ting her at more than 30 and Operated with astronauts occasion- posted Wednesday on the www.sunnysouthproperties.com ally ducking in. Company Wildlife Conservation mph. police department’s Face- Sunny South owner Robert Bigelow is Commission reports that book page. It says: New hoping for NASA permis- a 3-year-old male’s body Homes damaged, Smyrna Beach Says No to Properties sion to put experiments was found Wednesday power outages Drugs. inside the chamber, if on Interstate 75 near the Officials say the THE CENTURY21RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATESYSTEM IS #1 IN THE NATION. everything goes well. Luckett Road exit in Lee reported after severe blue sign arrived in the County, and then another weather mail with a note asking Smarter.Bolder. 3-year-old male was found NEW PORT RICHEY officials to use the money Faster. Man gets probation the same day on Im- — Several homes were to reinstall the sign. for taking daughter, mokalee Road in Collier damaged and sporadic The anonymous person County. The remains will friend to strip club power outages reported asked for forgiveness, be taken to a Gainesville DORAL— A South as severe weather swept adding the sign was stolen facility for a necropsy. Florida man accused of through the Tampa Bay in the late 1980s during A total of 14 Florida taking his then-16-year- area. “a fi t of youthful exuber- panthers have been found old daughter and her In Pasco County, officials ance.” dead in 2016, with 12 road teenage friend to a strip on Thursday said some On Facebook, depart- fatalities. club has been sentenced roads were blocked and ment officials said that the Florida panthers once to fi ve years of probation. power lines were down. “act of contrition” gives roamed the entire south- The Miami Herald re- Authorities couldn’t im- hope that people can do eastern U.S., but only ports that 60-year-old Jose mediately confirm if a tor- the right thing, even if it around 180 remain in the Manuel Arguelles pleaded nado had touched down. takes 30 years. wild. For All Your Real Estate Needs!! no contest Thursday to A news release said an From wire reports JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN ◆ www.jcfloridan.com LOCAL & NATION FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 ◆ 7A

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Ride ends with the Mustang slowed to avoid people in cross- men taking walks. selfies, chatting At one point, a TMZ tour bus boxed in the Mustang The Associated Press before another car moved LOS ANGELES — Au- off and the vehicle was thorities arrested two able to get around it. burglary suspects who led During the chase, the them on a long, bizarre passenger waved to oth- chase Thursday in a top- er motorists, stood up, down convertible through danced and made hand rainy Southern California gestures. The driver also that ended with the men stopped on slick streets stopping to exchange to skid the car in circular high-fives with onlookers “donuts” before taking off and take selfies before be- again. ing handcuffed. Pursing patrol cars The afternoon esca- backed off several times THE ASSOCIATED PRESS pade stretched from Cer- for safety reasons, author- The U.S. Government Accountability Office confirmed Thursday, April 7, 2016, that the state health insurance exchanges in ritos onto freeways and ities said. Vermont, Kentucky and California had cybersecurity weaknesses in their health insurance exchanges, potentially exposing to through Hollywood and Shortly after 3 p.m., the hackers electronic systems that contain sensitive personal information on hundreds of thousands of consumers. other parts of Los Angeles car — riding on three tires for more than an hour be- by this time — pulled up fore winding up in a South on a South Los Angeles LA neighborhood. street where a group of Security issues found in 3 The chase began around mainly young men were 2 p.m. with a report of a standing near a driveway. home burglary in Cerri- The driver got out and tos, about 25 miles south- sat on the hood. Both east of downtown Los An- men took selfies and ex- state health insurance sites geles, Los Angeles County changed hugs, high-fives sheriff’s officials said. and conversation with the The Associated Press last month without identifying the cidents between October 2013 and During the ensuing group of apparent friends states. On Thursday, the GAO re- March 2015. Such incidents can in- chase, two men, both clad or well-wishers. FRANKFORT, Ky.— Federal in- vealed the states’ names in response clude unauthorized access, disclo- in blue, sped along free- When sheriff’s depu- vestigators found significant cyber- to a Freedom of Information request sure of data or violations of security ways and wove through ties arrived a few minutes security weaknesses in the health from the AP. practices. None resulted in lost or jammed streets — some- later, the two men calmly insurance websites of California, According to the GAO, one state stolen data, but the GAO said tech- times dangerously. surrendered and were Kentucky and Vermont that could did not encrypt passwords, poten- nical weaknesses with the federal At one point, the Mus- handcuffed as onlookers enable hackers to get their hands on tially making it easy for hackers to system “will likely continue to jeop- tang clipped another car. took videos of the scene sensitivepersonalinformationabout gain access to individual accounts. ardize the confidentiality, integrity In the heart of Hollywood, with cellphones. hundreds of thousands of people, One state did not properly use a fi lter and availability of Healthcare.gov.” The Associated Press has learned. to block hostile attempts to visit the In Vermont, Lawrence Miller, di- And some of those fl aws have yet to website. And one state did not use rector of health reform for Demo- be fi xed. the proper encryption on its servers, cratic Gov. Peter Shumlin, said the Uber settles driver Thevulnerabilitieswere discovered making it easier for hackers to get in. state had changed vendors since the by the Government Accountability The report did not say which state period of the GAO review. During Office, the investigative arm of Con- had what problem. the transition, “we ensured the cor- background-check gress, and shared with state officials Kentucky’s Steve Beshear, who was rect controls were in place” to meet last September. Vermont authorities governor when the security fl aws a federal standard, he wrote in an would not discuss the fi ndings, but were discovered, said through a email. case for at least $10M officials in California and Kentucky spokeswoman that “because of the In California, a spokesman for The Associated Press Under the settlement, said this week that there was no evi- time required to fi x the technical is- the state’s exchange, Roy Kennedy, Uber agreed to pay $10 dence hackers succeeded in stealing sues, not all those issues had been would not say how Covered Califor- LOS ANGELES — Ride- million within 60 days. anything. addressed” by the time Gov. Matt nia was addressing the problems, hailing company Uber will If the company does not Regulators said that given the Bevin took office in early December. citing security concerns. He pointed pay at least $10 million to comply with the terms number of weaknesses they discov- But Beshear added: “It is important instead to a letter sent in October to settle allegations by Cali- over the next two years, ered in just the three states studied, to note that there were never any se- members of Congress. fornia prosecutors that it Uber would have to pay other state-run health insurance curity breaches of any kind, and no In its, Covered California Executive misled passengers about an additional $15 million, exchanges could be vulnerable, too. one’s information was ever compro- Director Peter Lee said there have the quality of its driver prosecutors said. The GAO recommended the federal mised.” been no successful breaches of web- background checks. Uber did not admit government continually monitor cy- Doug Hogan, a spokesman for the site security. However, he said per- The settlement was wrongdoing, as is stan- bersecurity at such sites. Bevin administration’s Cabinet for sonal information may have been signed Thursday in San dard for such settlements, Created under President Barack Health and Family Services, said ef- exposed in a few instances because Francisco, where Uber and said it already has Obama’s health care overhaul, the forts to fi x the problems “are in vari- of human error or other mistakes. is based and where the made many changes exchanges are online marketplaces ous stages of completion and imple- Lee said that Covered California ad- district attorney led a prosecutors sought. where people who have no health mentation.” He added that privacy opted 37 of the GAO’s 41 recommen- lawsuit that said Uber For example, Uber insurance through their jobs can and security of sensitive informa- dations for improving security. He falsely claimed its crimi- stopped claiming its back- buy government-subsidized private tion are “of the utmost importance” said his agency disagreed with three nal screening of would-be groundcheckswere“indus- coverage. Only a dozen states ran to Bevin’s administration. technical security recommenda- drivers was the most com- try leading” when it settled their own websites this year; the rest Kentucky’s insurance exchange, tions and is constrained by state laws prehensive available. a separate case brought by either switched to the federal one or kynect, will be dismantled later and union contracts from adopting San Francisco and Los riders. Under that $28.5 jointly operate their exchanges with this year. While the system is cred- a fourth — requiring background Angeles prosecutors sued million settlement reached Washington. ited with helping reduce Kentucky’s checks for existing employees. in 2014, saying Uber’s in February, Uber also re- Computer security fl aws are the uninsured rate from more than 20 Since the GAO audit, Lee’s letter background checks were named its “safe ride fee” as just latest headache for the state percent in 2013 to 7.5 percent last said, Covered California conducts inferior to what taxi driv- a “booking fee.” exchanges. Some, like Oregon’s, suf- year, Bevin says it is too expensive. more frequent scans to identify ers undergo because they Prosecutors ratcheted fered crippling technical problems He wants to transfer the more than threats, and any critical fi ndings will did not include fi nger- up pressure on the com- when they were launched in 2013. 93,000 people who bought private be immediately fi xed. print checks for past con- pany in August, expand- Some states, like Hawaii, turned op- coverage on kynect to the federal ex- “Protecting data is our highest victions. Instead, Uber’s ing the lawsuit with claims erations back to the federal govern- change, Healthcare.gov. priority,” Lee wrote. “From day one, process relies on a name thatUberfailedtouncover ment because of cost concerns. But Kentuckians’ information Covered California has followed the search of other criminal the criminal records of 25 The GAO report examined the three might not be any safer on the federal rigorous guidelines outlined in fed- databases and motor ve- California drivers, includ- states’ systems from October 2013 to exchange. eral and state security regulations hicle department fi les go- ing several registered sex March 2015 and released an abbre- According to the GAO report, designed to protect our consumers’ ing back seven years. offenders and a convicted viated, public version of its fi ndings Healthcare.gov had 316 security in- private information.” Uber has defended the murderer. safety of its service amid “The result we achieved a steady stream of allega- today goes well beyond tions that its drivers have its impact on Uber,” San assaulted passengers, or, Francisco District Attor- Officials: University of Texas student’s in the case of a driver in ney George Gascón said Michigan earlier this year, in a written statement. killed people. The app lets “It sends a clear message on-campus killing ‘horrifying’ passengers share their lo- to all businesses, and to cation in real time, Uber startups in particular, that The Associated Press her dormitory that night,” Sunday. Gay said there was to lead the investigation points out, and the person in the quest to quickly Assistant Austin Police no indication that the man with the help of the Texas who booked the ride is re- obtain market share, AUSTIN, Texas — A fi rst- Chief Troy Gay said. in the video was a student or Department of Public quired to rate the driver af- laws designed to protect year University of Texas Her roommates reported that he had sought to target Safety, which has assigned ter each trip, helping weed consumers cannot be ig- dance student whose body her missing shortly before Weiser specifically. He said 20 state troopers to cam- out unsavory characters. nored.” was found near the heart of noon the following day, authorities believe the man pus per day — including campus was the victim of a and Weiser’s body was dis- was in the area for at least a some on horseback. DPS is “horrifying and incompre- covered Tuesday in a creek couple of hours, and that no also reviewing security on FloridaShowcaseRealty hensible” killing that was the near the alumni center weapon was recovered. campus, including video fi rst on school grounds since and football stadium, an Weiser’s was the fi rst on- monitoring, lighting and the bell tower mass shooting area bustling with activity campus homicide since building security systems. nearly 50 years ago, univer- day and night. former Marine Charles “We would like the stu- sity officials said Thursday. The route to her dorm Whitman climbed to the dents and faculty to con- UT President Greg Fenves often took her along the top of UT’s bell tower on tinue to have a high degree identified the victim as 18- creek where her body was Aug. 1, 1966, and opened of awareness and vigilance year-old Haruka Weiser of recovered, and Gay said fi re, killing 16 people and until our suspect is arrest- Portland, Oregon, during a authorities “knew the di- wounding scores of others. ed,” said Gay, who added $219,000 somber news conference, rection that she traveled” In response to this week’s that law enforcement is of- Beautiful 3/2 Home built in 2006 with and said the “unthinkable based on what she texted slaying, the university has fering a $15,000 reward for 2522 sq. ft. heated and cooled. brutality against Haruka is to one of her friends. expanded programs in information. Only 6Miles outside of Marianna an attack on our entire fam- Details of how Weiser which police escort stu- In Oregon, Weiser was CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT ily.” Students who spoke died haven’t been released. dents across campus to known for her dancing. As TO SEE THIS HOME later in the day at a vigil that An autopsy showed that ensure their safety. School a sixth-grader in the Port- 850-526-5260 drew hundreds of people on she was assaulted, but Gay officials also are urging stu- land suburb of Beaverton, the Austin campus said the refused to elaborate, say- dents to walk in groups and home to Nike, Weiser en- Ann Jones killing will leave them un- ing it was too early in the avoid walking at night or tered the Arts & Commu- Owner/Broker,REALTOR® settled during their nightly investigation. while distracted with cell- nication Magnet Academy 850-209-9077 walks home. Gay showed a surveillance phones or headphones. and also attended Dance [email protected] Weiser was last seen video of a man he said was “To our students, you West, a dance company at 4540 Lafayette St. •Marianna, Florida 32446 around 9:30 p.m. Sunday a suspect pushing a red or expect and deserve to be the school geared toward (next to RCC) leaving UT’s drama build- pink bicycle north of the safe,” Fenves said. the most talented stu- (850) 526-5260-office •(850) 482-0045-office ing. “She never made it to stadium around 11 p.m. UT asked Austin police dents. www.floridashowcaserealty.com JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN SECTION B Sportsp FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

Sports Briefs LADY INDIANS SPLIT DOUBLEHEADER Friday High School Baseball ourtney Davis throws to fi rst » East Gadsden at Mari- at a recent Chipola game. The anna — 5 p.m. defending National Champion » Laurel Hill at Malone C — 5 p.m. Chipola Lady Indians (7-5) are in second » Wewahitchka at Sneads place in their conference behind North- — 6 p.m. west (7-1). Gulf Coast and Tallahassee High School Softball » Cottondale at Malone are both tied for third with 5-7 records — 5 p.m. and Pensacola is 2-6. The Lady Indians » Graceville at Popular split a doubleheader with Tallahassee Springs — 6 p.m. » Marianna at Sneads — 6 on Tuesday. In Game 1, Chipola shutout p.m. Tallahassee 8-0 in six innings. The win- College Baseball ning pitcher, Ilona Andringa, faced 23 » Chipola at Gulf Coast — 2 p.m. batters in six innings. Dana Edmundson » Jackson County Cham- was 3 for 4, Nalleli Lopez was 2 for 2, ber of Commerce Ambas- sadors’ Golf Tournament Gabriela Santos was 2 for 3 and Madison — Noon at Indian Springs Ragan had a homerun in the game. In Golf Tournament in Mari- Game 2, Chipola lost to Tallahassee 2-1. anna. Four-man scramble. Cost: $65 includes cart, Madison Ragan was charged with the green fees, and lunch. For loss. Brianna Surrento also pitched in more information call 482- the game. Madison Ragan was 2 for 4. 8060 or 573-4351. Chipola travels to Northwest on Sat- Saturday urday before returning home to host High School Baseball Pensacola on April 14, at 5 p.m., in the » Cottonwood at Gracev- fi nal home games of the season. The ille — 1 p.m. College Baseball Lady Indians are fi fth in the FCSAA state » Gulf Coast at Chipola poll. Chipola fi nished the 2015 season at — 1 p.m. 49-10 with a conference championship, College Softball » Chipola at Northwest FCSAA state title and NJCAA Division I Florida — 1/3 p.m. National Championship MARK SKINNER/FLORIDAN

CHIPOLA BASEBALL INDIANS ARE STREAKING Chipola riding nine- game win streak

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The Chipola Indians (11-1) lead the Panhandle Conference as of April 7 with Gulf Coast (10-2) in second. Other league records are: North- west (4-8), Tallahassee (3-9) and Pensacola (2-10). Chipola is ranked second in the FCSAA state baseball poll and Gulf Coast is third. Chipola hosts Gulf Coast in the second game of a two-game series on Saturday at 2 p.m. The Indians will also host Tallahassee on April 13, at 6 p.m., and Northwest on April 15, at 6 p.m. The Indians are riding a nine- game winning streak, including a two-game sweep of Pensacola on April 4 and 6. Chipola beat Pensacola 11-9 on April 4. Addison Reed (5-1) earned the win. Bowden Francis got the save. Wood Myers was 5 for 5. Mi- chael Hickman and Tyler Osik were both 2 for 2. On April 6, Chipola beat Pensacola, 7-6, in 10 innings. Ryan Shauger (2- 0) earned the win for Chipola. Kevin Craft got the save. Brady Acker also pitched in the game. Tyler Osik was 3 for 5 with three runs scored. Te’Kwan White was 2 for 4. Five Indians had one hit each: Jay Estes, Jose Cabal- MARK SKINNER/FLORIDAN lero, Michael Hickman, Reynaldo Keiner Colmenarez rounds third and heads home at a recent game. Rivera and Keiner Colmenarez.

The Masters Spieth leads fi eld with 6-under 66 after fi rst round

The Associated Press Spieth said. “There’s going to be and made triple bogey, and then a lot of different changes. There sailed the green on the 17th for AUGUSTA, Ga.— Jordan Spi- are going to be a lot of differ- another bogey. Just like that, the eth atop the leaderboard might ent birdies, bogeys and every- Australian was back to even par. be the latest tradition at Augusta thing in between. We know how “It could happen to anyone,” National. to win this golf tournament, Day said. “Even though I gave up One year later, he’s still the man and we believe in our pro- fi ve shots in three holes, I’m only to beat at the Masters. cess. And if the putts are drop- six back. I know I can catch up.” Six tough par saves and six ping, then hopefully it goes our Right when Day was falling birdies sent Spieth to a 6-under way.” apart, McIlroy holed an 18-foot 66 on Thursday and a two-shot They were dropping, which eagle putt on the 13th and looked lead in a strong wind that made is why Spieth had the only bo- to be on his way in his bid to win Augusta National play tough for gey-free round on a day where a green jacket and complete the just about everyone except the the wind made that seem career Grand Slam. He was with- defending champion. unlikely. in two shots of the lead until he Coming off his wire-to-wire He had a two-shot lead over three-putted the 16th for bogey victory last year, Spieth now Danny Lee and Shane Lowry. and missed the 18th green to the has fi ve straight rounds in the The battle among the modern right, was plugged in a bunker lead, and six out of the last sev- “Big Three” and other top play- and dropped another shot for a en when he was tied or leading. ers expected to contend did not 70. Even so, it was his best start One more and he would match take shape. since 2011. the longest streak since Arnold Jason Day, the No. 1 player in “If somebody had given me a Palmer in 1960 and the opening the world and Masters favorite, 70 on the fi rst day, I would have two rounds of 1961. was on the verge of catching Spi- taken it,” McIlroy said. “I’m a And just like last year, now it’s eth until a mini-meltdown. He little disappointed in the way I time for the rest of the fi eld to try three-putted for bogey on the fi nished.” THE ASSOCIATED PRESS to catch him. par-5 15th, pulled his tee shot Jordan Spieth holds up his ball after putting on the 11th green during the “We’re through one round,” into the water on the par-3 16th See SPIETH, Page 2B fi rst round of the Masters on Thursday in Augusta, Ga. 2B ◆ FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 SPORTS JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN ◆ www.jcfloridan.com The Masters One more go-round: Watson stays in range of cut

The Associated Press “Seventy-four is not bad throws a wet towel on for old folks,” Watson said. dreams like that. AUGUSTA, Ga.— Tom It would’ve been 73 had “I don’t have the tools,” Watson walked up to his his ball not moved on the said Watson, who last year tee shot on the 18th fair- seventh green, a split sec- followedanopening-round way, sized up his approach, ond after he addressed the 71 with an 81 that sent him reached into his bag and near-gimme 2-footer with home for the weekend. “I pulled the cover off his 3- his putter. Watson said he don’t have the length to wood. caused the ball to move. play this golf course.” That, golf fans, is whyWat- That’s a one-shot penalty. With the wind behind son is saying goodbye to the About an hour earlier, he him on No. 14, he hit what Masters after this week. hit out of a fairway bunker he called a good drive “I had 205 yards to the on No. 3 and snaked in a down the middle of the front of the green, and curving 45-footer for his fairway. But he still needed they’re 60 yards ahead of fi rst and only birdie of the a 5-iron to get to the green me on the hill,”Watson said round. Teeing off among — a shot that could not be of the others in his three- the early wave of players, gently arced to stop on a some, Lee Westwood and that put “T. Watson” on the dime when it landed. Charley Hoffman. “A nd ... leaderboard for a bit. He fl ew the green, and Westwood’s caddie said A blast from the past. that led to a bogey that put there are people who hit it But Watson knows Au- him over par. 40 yards past Lee on that gusta National is neither Watson said that, years hill. It’s a game of length. I the Augusta National of his ago, “I was one of the lon- used to play it when I was youth — nor is it Turnber- gest ones out here. I had THE ASSOCIATED PRESS a kid.” ry, where he shocked golf my advantage. That’s one Tom Watson acknowledges the gallery after a birdie on the third hole during the fi rst round of the Masters on Thursday in Augusta, Ga. The 66-year-old, two- seven years ago and almost reason I played so well here time winner of the green won the British Open at 59. at Augusta.” he’s an adopted son thanks waves of applause washed the other reason Watson jacket made bogey on No. Turnberry is the shortish, He won green jackets to his fi ve Open titles, but over him. He doffed his cap knows it’s time to put the 18 to close out a windblown links-style course where, in 1977 and 1981 and, al- who still comes out to see more than once. clubs away at Augusta. opening-round 2-over 74 for 71 holes, Watson made most as remarkably, kept him in Augusta. On Friday, that scene will Next year, he’ll be here for on Thursday. He fi nished anything seem possible in himself in the mix, year- “Over the last 20 years play out again. Watson will the Champions Dinner, the day tied for 43rd and 2009 before making bogey in, year out. He fi nished in here, I’ve seen the same either be making his last and as a spectator. still well within range of on the 72nd and falling to the top 15 for 15 straight people who follow Tom competitive trip around “These guys are competi- making the top 50 after Stewart Cink in a heart- years starting with that fi rst every single year,” said his this grand golf course — or tors,” Hilary Watson said. “I Friday. If he does, he’ll hit breaking playoff. green jacket. wife, Hilary. “Incredible will make a bit of history by think it’s going to be hard the goal he set this week: to Augusta, which has been That helped build a fol- how loyal they are.” booking two tee times for for him to be here and not become the oldest player Tiger-proofed, supersized lowing of loyal fans, who On every hole, espe- the weekend. be playing next year. But to make the cut at Augusta and otherwise beefed up may not be as fervent as cially as the back nine But winning? That’s out all good things come to an National. over the last two decades, they are in Britain, where progressed, warm, lasting of the question. Which is end.”

— none longer than 12 Spieth feet — the pars make Fowler down, up and then down again Spieth look so tough to From Page 1B The Associated Press beat. Bubba Watson, a two- He settled himself early AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rickie time champion, had a with a beautiful pitch Fowler’s latest pursuit of a 41 on the back nine and across the fi rst green to major championship got shot 75. He wasn’t even 2 feet. He pumped his off to a rocky start. low Watson — 66-year- fi st with a tough pitch Fowler opened the Mas- old Tom Watson, in his over the bunker and to ters with an 8-over 80 on last Masters, shot 74. the upper tier on No. 4. Thursday as he tries to Adam Scott, coming off He gambled with a 4- shed that label of best play- two victories in Florida iron through a tiny gap er without a major title. He last month, opened with in the trees on the 11th recovered from an opening a 76. and made it pay off with double bogey with three Rickie Fowler had his another par. On 16, he birdies in four holes. worst score ever at Au- kept his card clean by The rest of his round gusta National by posting ramming in a 15-foot par wasn’t pretty on a windy, an 80, with 44 of those putt. sometimes exasperating shots coming on the back By the end of the day, day at Augusta National: nine. no one could do better. one more double bogey, a Spieth simply picked Casey was among fi ve triple on No. 13 and four up where he left off a year Europeans at 69, joining plain ole bogeys. Fowler ago. Justin Rose, Ian Poul- had a simple explanation Never mind that he ter, Sergio Garcia and on what happened. discovered a hairline Soren Kjeldsen. Two “Golf. Golf happened,” crack in his driver dur- more were at 70 — Mc- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Fowler said. “It’s a crazy Rickie Fowler hits out of the rough off the fi rst fairway during the fi rst round of the Masters on ing Wednesday practice Ilroy and Danny Willett, four-letter word.” Thursday in Augusta, Ga. and had to fi nd a backup along with Americans It was two shots worse for the opening round. Billy Horschel and Scott than his previous high putting for an 8. water two holes later for in the fi rst round. Or that he was hearing Piercy. round at the Masters. “Thirteen was tough,” his second double bogey. All is not lost for Fowler. questions about what Nine players couldn’t Things really went awry he said. “I tried playing it Fowler has made a habit of Curtis Strange also opened was wrong with his game break 80, a group that on No. 13. out to the right, couldn’t getting off to slow starts at with an 80 in 1985. By Sun- from not having seriously included Ernie Els, who Fowler’s drive went right, get people moved so I just majors lately. day he was in the lead on contended in the last two took six putts from 2 feet into the trees. Then he had pretty much had to play Fowler started the U.S. the back nine until he hit months. on the opening hole for to take a drop after his it and had a pretty bad lie Open at Chambers Bay shots into the water on Spieth was at Augusta a 9. He played the rest of third shot landed in the out there with it being wet with an 81 last year and both par 5s and tied for National, a course that the day at 1 over. creek and then he overshot and matted down.” missed the cut. Now, he’s second. feels like home for the The day ended with a the green, chipping it 17 He hit another shot into gone fi ve straight majors Fowler’s hoping for a 22-year-old Texan. name at the top that was feet past the hole and two- the trees on 14 and into the where he hasn’t broken par similar turnaround. For all the birdies familiar. NFL Gary Kubiak: Broncos will draft a quarterback

The Associated Press hopefully when we come in him.” to a $70 million deal on the out of the draft we’ll be a Speaking before a key- July 15 deadline. DENVER — The choice better football team at a note address at an annual The Broncos used up for the San Francisco 49ers lot of positions, not just Boy Scouts breakfast at much of the $1.62 million might come down to pay- there.” the Pepsi Center, Kubiak cap space they had re- ing Colin Kaepernick $11.9 The Broncos acquired also said he expects Super maining with the signing million to wear their uni- Sanchez from the Phila- Bowl MVP Von Miller to at- of free agent defensive end form in 2016 or $4.9 mil- delphia Eagles for a con- tend the start of offseason Jared Crick to a two-year, lion to wear Denver’s. ditional 2017 draft pick. workouts April 18. Miller $4 million deal Wednes- Kaepernick wants out He’s been working out in received the team’s exclu- day. But they can create of Northern California. California with Demaryius sive franchise tag. $9.18 million in cap space His only suitor so far is Thomas and Emmanuel Last year, Thomas was by converting Thomas’ Denver, which lost Peyton Sanders and has insisted franchise tagged and $13 million base salary Manning to retirement he intends to win the start- missed all of the offseason next season into a signing and Brock Osweiler to free ing job no matter who else workouts before agreeing bonus. agency a month after win- the Broncos bring in. ning Super Bowl 50. “Mark has a lot of back- www.feitzfootclinic.net Kaepernick, who lost his ground in our system,” starting job to Blaine Gab- Kubiak said. “So I think “When Your Feet Hurt, YouHurt All Over” 24 Years Experience bert last season, met with we’ll make up ground very Broncos GM John Elway quickly.” at his Denver home last THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE Kubiak also said Siemian Daniel E. Feitz, DPM, MSS month. But trade talks Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak (center) holds the shouldn’t be dismissed as “WeCater To Cowards” stalled when Kaepernick Lombardi Trophy as his wife Rhonda (left) and wife of team a guy fi ghting only to win balked at taking a pay cut owner Annabelle Bowlen (bottom right) look on at a rally the backup job after taking following a parade through downtown Denver on Feb. 9. • Diabetic Foot Care • Ingrown Nails • Corns/Warts in 2017 and the 49ers de- just one snap as a rookie • Diabetic Footwear • Ankle Injuries • Bone Spurs clined to pay a portion of Elway and his staff study I’m going to stay focused — a kneel-down at that. • Children’s Feet • Burning Feet • Neuromas his fully guaranteed salary the top college passers. on Mark and Trevor right “Well, I think absolutely. • Heel/Arch Pain • Glucose Testing • Calluses • Sores & Ulcers • Fractured Toes • Arthritis for the upcoming season “Obviously we’ve got now and doing everything Trevor’s a young player • Arch Support • Hammertoes • Gout to facilitate a deal. some work to do. We’ve I can to get ready for this who made up a lot of • Sports Injuries • Muscle Pain While the stalemate got to add to our group. We draft right now, which is ground last year. Obvious- drags on, the Broncos are understand that,” Kubiak extremely important.” ly, we think a lot of him,” COWARDS preparing to select a quar- said. The Broncos have the Kubiak said. “This is going terback in the upcoming Asked if he felt a press- 31stpickbecauseNewEng- to be a step for him. If a guy WELCOME draft, coach Gary Kubiak ing need to add a veteran land lost its fi rst-rounder makes a big jump, he usu- Physicians &Surgeons of the Foot &Leg said Thursday. quarterback to the mix, in the “Deflategate” saga, ally makes it from Year 1 to Panama City Office Marianna Office Kubiak said he’s focused Kubiak said, “I feel good and Kubiak spoke highly of 2. 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But New Patients •Medicare•Tri-Care seventh-round selection continue to move forward we’ll do our work on all of I think our football team •United Healthcare Always Welcome •Humana •Cigna Trevor Siemian, while and try to get better, but them,” Kubiak said, “but has a lot of confidence JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN ◆ www.jcfloridan.com SPORTS FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 ◆ 3B College Football Florida State RB Cook has shoulder surgery The Associated Press season practices in Au- brum was to clean Fisher noted with 1,691 yards last year season. gust. up some stuff that that Cook should and had six games of 150 With Cook sidelined, TALLAHASSEE — Florida Coach Jimbo Fisher had been bothering be ready by late yards or more. He fi nished Jacques Patrick and Ryan State running back Dalvin made the announcement him. Cook had sur- June. Cook, who seventh in Heisman bal- Green are expected to get Cook had shoulder surgery on Wednesday. Fisher gery to the right front will be a junior, loting and should be in most of the carries during on Tuesday but should be said that the procedure labrum two years set a school sin- the mix as one of the top Saturday’s spring game in ready for the start of pre- to Cook’s right back la- ago. gle-season rushing record contenders this upcoming Orlando. Ohio State looks to rebuild lines after exodus of stars

The Associated Press cruits. Johnson said Nick Bosa could have an imme- COLUMBUS, Ohio — Of diate impact. the many holes he’s got to “We really want to have fi ll on Ohio State’s deplet- an eight-to-10-man rota- ed depth chart, coach Ur- tion and we’re at seven or ban Meyer has talked this eight guys who can play, spring about the offensive and we just want to keep and defensive lines as the improving on that,” Hub- most critical areas of con- bard said. cern. Beg your pardon: Highly That’s easy to under- prized offensive line re- stand. Gone from the of- cruit Landon Young issued fensive line are All-Ameri- an apology to Meyer via can left tackle Taylor Twitter after earlier criticiz- Decker, right tackle Chase ing the way he was treated Farris and center Jacoby during the recruiting pro- Boren. From the defen- cess. Young had told SEC- sive front, Joey Bosa has country.com that he was departed for the NFL and “treated like crap” and “a likely could be among the piece of meat” when he fi rst picks in the draft later visited Ohio State before this month. Also gone are signing with Kentucky. The veteran defensive tackles 6-foot-7, 270-pound Lex- Adolphus Washington and ington, Kentucky, product Tommy Schutt. felt dissed because OSU A good bit of rebuild- didn’t extend a scholar- ing is required for sure. ship offer early. Meyer ad- Even after coaches settle dressed it this week saying, on starters, depth poten- “I was very disappointed in tially will be an issue on our staff that we didn’t of- both lines. Some freshmen fer him earlier. Then about and other inexperienced THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE the treating him bad, we players surely will see sig- Ohio State lineman Pat Elflein gets in a stance during the game against Minnesota in Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 7. don’t do that on purpose, nificant playing time this if that’s his feelings. I went fall, which always makes with that,” said Studrawa, Redshirt sophomore Sam Lewis’ eight. work hard. He’s got to move back and talked to our staff coaches uneasy. who joined Meyer’s staff Hubbard is preparing to Defensive line coach the bar. He can’t stay where about it because we don’t On offense, fi fth-year se- in January after stints at step in for Bosa, a game- Larry Johnson said Hub- he’s at and be satisfied with want that to be out there. nior Pat Elfl ein is sliding Maryland and Louisiana changer who drew double bard came to spring camp what he did last year.” But when you have one will over from right guard State. teams and generally wor- heavier and stronger. A handful of other in- out of 650 that say some- to the critical position of On the defensive front, ried everybody on the “Sam is young, so the ex- experienced players will one was treated bad...” On center, and Billy Price re- the lone returning starter other side of the ball. Hub- pectation is really high for be expected to contribute Wednesday, Young posted turns at left guard. Jamarco is end Tyquan Lewis, who bard played a lot last year him,” said. “So Sam’s got on the defensive line in on his Twitter page that Jones, who played behind is recovering from shoul- as a pass rusher and had 6 to realize that, he’s going the fall, including Bosa’s his earlier comments “in Decker the last two sea- der surgery but should ½ sacks, which ranked sec- to be targeted ... What Sam brother Nick, one of the no way refl ect my feelings” sons, is the likely starter at be good to go in the fall. ond on the team behind has got to do is continue to nation’s most heralded re- about Meyer and OSU. left tackle. Those three are the anchors. Isaiah Prince, TAPPAN •ROPER •FRIGIDAIRE •WHIRLPOOL •KITCHEN AID •MAGNAVOX•ZENITH •WHITE WESTINGHOUSE

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The Associated Press of his name. crowd buzzing each time “I can feel it, and it’s pret- he touched the ball. LOS ANGELES — The ty damn awesome,” Bryant “I’m not a nostalgic Los Angeles Clippers took said. person, but there was a turns guarding Kobe Bry- Griffin and Paul had 13 moment there where I ant, everybody wanting points apiece before the thought to myself, ‘Wow, one last shot at the legend. starters sat out the fourth this is pretty significant,’” When the buzzer fi nally quarter for the Clippers, Redick said. “I’m sure one sounded, they gathered for who swept the season se- day I’ll tell my grandkids one last chance to shake rieswithback-to-backwins about all the great players their longtime rival’s hand. over the Lakers on consec- I got to play against, and Although the Clippers utive nights. They’ve won Kobe will be at the top of were happy to witness Ko- 11 straight over their cross- the list.” be’s penultimate game in hallway rivals. After getting routed one Los Angeles, they weren’t The Clippers are locked night earlier, the Lakers about to let him leave it into the No. 4 seed in the kept it close in the rematch with a win. Western Conference play- until the Clippers fi nished DeAndre Jordan and J.J. offs with four games left the fi rst half with a 14-2 Redick scored 15 points despite winning seven of run, capped by Redick’s apiece in the Clippers’ their last eight. They fi n- second 3-pointer in the 91-81 victory Wednesday ished off their three-year closing moments. night, sending the Lakers dominance of the Lakers to their franchise-record with a comfortable win de- 3-Angelo 62nd loss of the season. spite resting Austin Rivers, D’Angelo Russell scored Chris Paul could only Jamal Crawford and Wes- nine of his 13 points in watch in admiration when ley Johnson. the fourth quarter. He also Bryant kept competing to Jordan Clarkson scored set a Lakers record with the end of a meaningless 13 points and Julius Randle his 124th 3-pointer of his blowout. had a career-high 20 re- rookie season, surpassing “Everybody doesn’t do bounds for the Lakers, who Nick Van Exel’s fi rst-year that,” Paul said. “Only have lost three straight and total. The 20-year-old Rus- certain people would un- seven of eight. sell already was the young- derstand the grind and At least the Lakers’ loss est player in NBA history to the meaning of that 20th left them four games be- make at least 120 3-point- season coming to an end. hind Phoenix (20-58) with ers in a season. He could have just let (the four games to play for the Clippers) dribble the clock second-bestchanceofwin- Tip-ins out, but that’s just how ning the NBA draft lottery, Clippers: Paul Pierce had much he loves to com- trailing only Philadelphia. nine points in his return pete.” If the Lakers’ pick doesn’t from a four-game absence Bryant scored 17 points land in the top three, they with right leg injuries. ... for the Lakers, who have a will lose it to the 76ers un- Rivers and Johnson have three-game road trip be- der the terms of a long-ago minor injuries, while fore the third-leading scor- trade. Crawford was simply rest- er in league history wraps Bryant managed only ing. ... Jeff Green fell hard up his 20-year career next six points Tuesday night after a knee-to-knee hit Wednesday at home in his fi nal road game at from Tarik Black late in the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS against the Utah Jazz. He Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (right) shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Luc Staples, but he was closer third quarter. The backup enjoyed a last chance to Richard Mbah a Moute defends during the game on Wednesday in Los Angeles. to vintage form in the forward didn’t return. face Paul, even picking up home rematch between Lakers: Clarkson played the point guard’s son when ant said of his former USA fi n), he just said thank you ing, but didn’t score. He the hallway rivals. Bryant despite a bruised leg. ... they met after the game. Basketball teammate. “It’s for years of inspiration.” checked out again in the took the Lakers’ fi rst three Randle grabbed 13 of the “Chris and I have been more a friendship than Bryant returned to the fi nal seconds to a stand- shots and swiftly piled up Lakers’ 23 total rebounds close for a long time,” Bry- anything else. Blake (Grif- game with 4:50 remain- ing ovation and chants 10 early points, with the in the fi rst half. 76ers move ahead in the rebuilding process without Hinkie The Associated Press turn the Sixers into win- team’s media relations de- “I know he’s taking his fi ne the organization for a juries and there’s no guar- ners. Hinkie’s plan — gut partment. hits all over the place,” generation. antee he’ll become even PHILADELPHIA — Sam the roster of any solid NBA Hinkie lasted less than Brown said. “But he hired With two top-10 picks, a serviceable NBA player. Hinkie quit on The Pro- talent, shred payroll and three full seasons and left me. I was his partner.” the Sixers selected Em- Saric has been stuffed cess. stockpile draft picks to the Sixers with the worst Like any partnership, biid and Saric. Embiid was overseas and could play The Philadelphia 76ers build for the future — had record in the league at 10- they squabbled. picked at No. 3 and has yet there for at least one more threw a pizza party. the initial backing of own- 68. The 2014 draft could de- to play because of foot in- season. No, the two events were ership. The Process, Part II is un- not related, though it was The 76ers went 19-63 on derway. DOTHAN EAGLE a bit peculiar to fi nd the his watch in his fi rst season “It doesn’t mean things team’s practice facility fes- and 18-64 last season. have been blown up,” tooned with balloons as Year 3 has been even Brown said. “We’re com- select season-ticket hold- worse even by those mis- mitted to the path that ers gorged on food a day erable standards. we said we were going to after perhaps the most The Sixers started 1-30 be on three years ago. No bizarre departure in 76ers and Harris had been em- matter who was going to history. barrassed enough. Hinkie’s be in charge of the draft With Franklin, the blue power was weakened in this season, next season, HUGEHUGE dog mascot, waving from a December when the Sixers we’re jumping into the HUGE window, the Sixers wound hired Jerry Colangelo to free-agent market.” down practice with Drake’s oversee basketball opera- Harris and co-owner Da- “Energy” blaring through tions. Hinkie ran an ana- vid Blitzer attended prac- the court. lytics-minded front office tice and did not speak to “I got enemies, got a lotta and when the Sixers want- the media. Hinkie was also enemies / Got a lotta peo- ed to add more basketball at the practice facility and ple tryna drain me of my people, he balked. met with some of the play- energy.” Hinkie was pushed and ers. He did not talk to the APRIL 30TH Might as well have been became more defiant, in- media. Hinkie’s theme song. sisting he didn’t help and Hinkie made his state- The Sixers are moving that his sour relationship ment in a farewell letter, ahead in their painful re- with agents would improve obtained by ESPN, that build without the general once he started throwing blindsided management manager who methodi- cash at free agents — which and caught Brown off cally turned the organiza- the Sixers are fi nally poised guard. $ & tion into one of the worst to do this summer. “There has been much Spaces areonly 35 $30 in professional sports. Hinkie did not share in criticism of our approach,” inside 15’x10’ outside 15’x20’ The new era comes a day Philadelphia’s vision of he wrote. “There will be after Hinkie informed the having him adjust or add more. A competitive league team via a 13-page mani- to the power structure, so like the NBA necessitates a festo littered with refer- he quit. zig while our competitors ences to Abraham Lincoln Following Hinkie’s de- comfortably zag. We often and fl ightless birds that he parture, the 76ers looked chose not to defend our- was out. to the family tree for a selves against much of the businesses &individuals welcome! Coach Brett Brown was replacement — Bryan criticism, largely in an ef- again left holding the bag Colangelo had long been fort to stay true to the ideal 8’ TABLES ARE AVAILABLEFOR RENT as Hinkie scrammed out of mentioned as having a fu- of having the longest view town. ture role in the organiza- in the room.” “He obviously felt like tion after stints in Phoenix Hinkie doesn’t exactly this was not something and Toronto. leave behind a barren cup- Dothan Eagle Attn: NIE Yard Sale •227 North Oates St., Dothan, AL 36303 he wanted to be a part of,” The Sixers are set to hire board — Nerlens Noel, Joel Brown said Thursday. “He the former NBA executive Embiid, Jahlil Okafor and Name: ______Address: ______didn’t want to be a part of of the year as their general overseas prospect Dario the collaborative effort.” manager, according to a Saric still have potential on City: ______State: ___Zip: ______Phone: ______Brown decided to stick person with knowledge of the court or as trade bait, out this elongated rebuild the decision. The person the Sixers have about $60 Email address:______and was rewarded — re- spoke on condition of ano- million in salary cap space, warded? — earlier this sea- nymity because Colange- and they could have up Special request:______son with a contract exten- lo’s hiring was not official. to four fi rst-round picks sion. Hinkie was hired by Brown said after prac- in the 2016 draft. Even Whattype of items forsale: ______owner Josh Harris in 2013 tice Thursday he learned without Hinkie in place, to fi nd a creative way to Hinkie quit through the Brown’s job is safe. Number of inside spaces needed($35 ea) Number of outside spaces needed($30 ea) NBA Brief Number of tables needed($10 each) Grizzlies sign and have waived center 14.2 minutes since March My payment of $ is enclosed Please charge my credit card Munford to multi-year Ryan Hollins. 16. Munford, who is 6-foot-3, Hollins, who is 31, Card number: ______exp. deal,waive Hollins has appeared in 10 games averaged 3.6 points, 2.7 re- Signature: ______MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The with the Grizzlies. The bounds and 12.9 minutes in Memphis Grizzlies have 23-year-old Munford has 32 games with the Grizzlies NOTTOBESOBESOLD BYVENDOR: signed guard Xavier Mun- averaged 5.6 points, 1.9 this season. firearms,li ve animals, provocative materials, tobacco/drug paraphernalia, food or drink,or anyother goods that the EventsEvents Management ford to a multi-year contract rebounds and 0.9 assists in From wire reports deems inappropriate for sale on the day of the event. Spacessubject to limitation. JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN ◆ www.jcfloridan.com ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 ◆ 5B

PEANUTS BY CHARLES SCHULTZ Horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Take a moment to consider all your options. Impatience will lead to mistakes and add to your stress. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — If you use your charm, you will convince BORN LOSER BY ART AND CHIP SANSOM others to pitch in and help. By offering a little incen- tive, you will become a popular leader. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Keep a close watch over your personal affairs. Don’t rely on anyone to take care of your responsi- bilities. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You’ll capture BIG NATE BY LINCOLN PIERCE someone’s interest with your down-to-earth ap- proach to something quite unusual. A proposal or partnership will develop,. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Your generosity will attract hangers-on. Be careful not to end up in debt trying to impress someone. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. SOUP TO NUTZ BY RICK STROMOSKI 22) — Discussion will be your fastest route to get- ting what you want. The information you acquire will enable you to have a promising future. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Keep the peace. A change may be necessary, but only when you are ready to launch your well- thought-out plans. FRANK & ERNEST BY BOB THAVES SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Bounce your ideas and plans off a friend. The input you get will make whatever task you face more enjoyable and entertaining. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Explore av- enues that show promise. It’s OK to make changes GRIZZWELLS BY BILL SCHORR that suit your needs. Ro- mantic plans are encour- aged. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don’t let confusion set in. If there is something you don’t understand, ask questions and fi nd out what you need. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 19) — Emotions will be difficult to control if ARLO & JANIS BY JIMMY JOHNSON someone isn’t supportive or helpful. Make romance an incentive. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — An old friend will give you a new lease on life. Reminisce fondly.

Annie’s Mailbox ALLEY OOP BY JACK AND CAROLE BENDER Dear Annie: Our 46-year-old son is son to step up and get jobs. bright, caring and an all-around good What do you think we should do? We guy. Here’s the problem: “Munro” has are fi nancially secure, but not rich. never gotten much of an education, — WORRIED MOM IN CALIFORNIA even though he’s had multiple chances and we have encouraged him to do so. If Dear Worried: This is a tough situation. we say anything about it, he gets nasty You have been too generous already, but and rude and tells us it’s none of our with Munro out of work for an indefinite business. period, his family will likely sink further He is absolutely right — until he and down before it occurs to them to step up his family hit us up for money. Munro and contribute. They have been enabled has a wife and three children. The oldest, for so long that they don’t know how MONTY BY JIM MEDDICK age 20, still lives at home and does not to adjust their expectations. They will work or contribute to the household. Our accuse you of abandoning them in their daughter-in-law refuses to work more time of need. than part-time, and then only temporar- Please sit down with Munro, his wife ily. The entire household lives hand-to- and their grown son. Explain that the mouth. We have loaned them a lot of gravy train has stopped running. Offer to money over the years, not to mention the help your daughter-in-law and grandson many “extras” we’ve done for the kids. look through the want ads in the news- We made a decision to close the bank, at paper and online to fi nd full-time jobs least until his wife and adult son contrib- that will make up for Munro’s missing ute more to the household. salary. And if you are feeling generous, THATA BABY BY PAULTRAP The problem now is that Munro was pay for them to get some fi nancial and in a serious, life-altering accident and budget planning advice from a profes- is lucky to be alive. He won’t be able to sional. Check with your bank or the work for some time. Of course, they can’t National Foundation for Credit Counsel- pay their bills. I spoke to my husband ing at nfcc.org. As the saying goes, “Give about helping again because of these ex- a man a fi sh and you feed him for a day. tenuating circumstances, but he replied Show him how to catch a fi sh and you that now is a good time for his wife and feed him for a lifetime.” Bridge MODERATELY CONFUSED HERMAN BY JIM UNGER Good bridge players go leads the heart nine? BY JEFF STAHLER very slowly at trick one On a bad day, declarer and concentrate on the might lose one spade, cards. Today, though, we two hearts and one club. are more interested in Before he plays from the Jones’ fi rst name: Jacoby. dummy at trick one, he Oswald Jacoby, one of concentrates on the lead. the all-time great bridge Since a nine is top of players, devised his nothing, East has the heart eponymous Transfers ace-jack. To freeze out that (which we studied earlier suit, South must call for this week) and the Forc- dummy’s queen. East wins ing Raise (today’s topic). with his ace, but cannot If partner opens one of return the suit without a major, the next player sacrificing a trick there. passes, and responder available on the Inter- Suppose East shifts to a bids two no-trump, he net. But you can Keep It club. West wins and leads shows at least game-forc- Simple, Sensible, by mak- the heart eight, but South ing values with four or ing natural rebids, or, as takes the trick, draws two more trumps. South does here, jumping rounds of trumps, then In textbook Jacoby Forc- to game with a minimum. plays off dummy’s club ing Raise, the opener’s How should South play winners to discard his rebids are strange; they are in four spades after West heart loser. 6 B- Friday, April 8, 2016 z Jackson County Floridan CLASSIFIEDS WIREGRASS CLASSIFIED

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The passing I did was CHARLOTTE, N.C. on starts and restarts.” — Kevin Harvick is lead- Many drivers clamor for ing the Sprint Cup stand- a decrease in downforce ings and appears on his because it makes the cars way to another run at a more difficult to handle NASCAR championship. and allows talent to play a He also could be laying pivotalroleintheoutcome. the groundwork for an- NASCAR has gone to a low- other maddening season er downforce package this in which he dominates on season that has been over- the track until it’s time to whelmingly embraced by collect the hardware. the drivers, some of whom Harvick fi nished second took to Twitter during Sat- a frustrating 13 times last urday night’s race to urge season, including the fi na- IndyCar to follow suit. le when he lost the cham- Scott Dixon, who led the pionship to race winner fi nal 155 laps, said simply Kyle Busch. removing downforce is not His numbers last year the automatic fi x the series were astounding: more needs for oval racing. than 2,000 laps led, a 97 “It’s easy to drive from percent completion rate the back seat, man,” Dixon and 23 top-five fi nishes in said. “Everybody has their 36 races. But in the win- two cents. Can we make ner-take-all format, being it better? Yeah, but it’s our consistently second-best fi rst time back here and I doesn’t earn many tro- don’t know what you can phies. expect out of that. Harvick has had one of “It is a topic and I could the strongest cars each see some changes in the week this season, but he THE ASSOCIATED PRESS future maybe. But we have has just one victory to show Kevin Harvick (4) leads Kyle Busch (18) into Turn 4 during the Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday in to do it as a group and do it for his 485 laps led. He was Martinsville, Va. with lots of testing to make ❖❖❖ second at Fontana, where consecutive fi nishes of national Raceway, where outbraking an opponent sure it’s a better product he led a race-high 142 laps. third or better. Laps led: Two drivers a decent crowd turned out in a corner, and made re- and not something where He led a race-high 131 laps But his inability to win have combined to lead for the series return after starts the only true chance we come back and it’s at Atlanta, only to fade to the Cup race has started over half the 1,815 laps so an 11-year absence. to pass some cars. worse.” sixth. a running gag with TMS far in the Sprint Cup Se- But the racing itself could Ryan Hunter-Reay is a Now the series shifts to president Eddie Gossage, ries. Kyle Busch is tops at have been better because master at using restarts to ❖❖❖ Texas Motor Speedway, who has reminded Har- 486 laps led — one more IndyCar has yet to fi nd climb through the fi eld, Back to yellow: The num- one of just four active vick “victory lane is open than Kevin Harvick. a happy medium in the but couldn’t do much once ber 48 will be emblazoned tracks where Harvick has after Sprint Cup races, After Busch and Harvick, debate over the appropri- the racing spread out and in yellow this weekend at yet to win a Cup race. too.” only three drivers have led ate amount of downforce he wound up fi nishing Texas Motor Speedway as Harvick isn’t bad atTexas, “I just don’t think we’ve more than 100 laps this needed to stage a competi- 10th. sponsor Lowe’s returns to and has won fi ve times in ever had a whole day come season: Jimmie Johnson tive event. “Some of the best starts its roots with Jimmie John- the Xfinity Series and once together for whatever rea- has led 171, Matt Kenseth There were only three and restarts I’ve ever had, son. in the Truck Series. He just son at Texas,” Harvick said 143 and Denny Hamlin at different leaders at Phoe- and to come away with His car used yellow num- hasn’t made it to victory of his Cup futility. “We’ve 107. nix, where passing was 10th place is a pretty de- bers from 2002 through lane in the Cup series de- had good runs there in the difficult because the cars jecting result,” he said. “I 2011, and for one special spite six top-five fi nishes. past, but just haven’t got- ❖❖❖ carry enough downforce thought the quality of rac- paint scheme in 2014. All He has led a combined 109 ten to victory lane. We just Downforce debate: Indy- that drivers can go fl at- ing could use some work. told, Johnson won 56 races laps in his last three starts have to fi gure out how to Car marked a successful out for an entire lap. That In the DW12 era, we had and fi ve championships at Texas, and has three get in there.” return to Phoenix Inter- prevents opportunities for great passing. The aero with yellow numbers. Early test leaves Indy 500 drivers confident cars are safer The Associated Press mon Pagenaud was third what we usually get in May. at 221.293. But it’s still important for INDIANAPOLIS — Ed Honda held its manu- learning, especially right Carpenter and James facturer’s test at Fontana now when all the teams Hinchcliffe left Indianap- and will not run oval cars have a lot of new parts on olis Motor Speedway on here until Indianapolis 500 the car.” Wednesday more confi- practice begins May 16. While casual fans might dent about the cars they The Grand Prix of India- not detect much differ- will race in May. napolis road race will be ence in the look of these A new rear-wing fl ap held May 14, and the 100th cars, one thing is clear should prevent cars from running of the 500 is set for — the drivers can feel the going airborne, as Carpen- May 29. difference. ter experienced 11 months “Any time you’re on the “The beam fl aps are re- ago. 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