THE CAlhoun-LibertY } Vol. 33, No. 4 50¢ OURNAL includes tax JCLJNews.com W ednesday Office located in Bristol, FL JAN. 23, 2013 Montford talks education, jobs & prison at Liberty Co. Chamber annual meeting by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor knows. State Senator Bill Montford’s But he plans to introduce speech at Monday night’s legislation to slow down the annual Liberty County Chamber transition, explaining that of Commerce Membership there’s just not enough time meeting made it clear where for teachers to adjust to the he stands on the issues and a changes. “I have a bill coming story from his years as a school up in the next session that will principal shows he knows how delay it two years,” he said. to get answers. He’s also a strong advocate When students got in trouble of giving students options on and were sent to his office, he different ways to complete their would tell them to step on the high school education and feels “lie detector rug” in front of it’s time to quit pushing everyone his desk. toward higher education. “Some “Then I’d reach under the of the brightest kids don’t want desk to turn it on,” he said. to go on to college,” he said, When a student wasn’t drawing on the experiences of forthcoming about their his former students who are transgressions in class, the now his constituents. “Three principal was quick to let them of my former students own know what the consequences their very own plumbing would be. companies,” he said. “They’re “I had a phone book on the very successful. They’ve never side of my desk. I slammed Senator Bill Montford talks with Harry Hagan at Monday night’s meeting. gone to college.” the paddle down on the phone TERESA EUBANKS PHOTOS • • • • • book three times,” he said. the state than a good, solid education system. On the job front, Montford “They’d start spilling the beans.” It should be the Number One priority,” said sums it up with the statement: “Florida is The noise had an effect on those waiting Montford, who was a principal for 18 years and different.” outside the door as well. “They would send the served as a school administrator for 26 years. The state’s diversity means what works in one next one in and they would start singing like county isn’t necessarily the best idea for the next birds,” he laughed. Montford is ready for the FCAT to be phased county and he urges local control. “I don’t think He has an equally down to earth attitude about out in favor of the new common core standards, we need to dictate how money needs to be spent education. which will require end of course exams. He at the local level,” he said. “I believe there’s nothing more important to said a single test can’t gauge everything a child See MONTFORD continued on page 7 Liberty Chamber honors Joe Shuler

Longtime Liberty County Chamber of Commerce member Joe Shuler was honored with an award recognizing his efforts with the organization. The inscription read, “In appreciation for your outstanding and dedicated service to our community.” Chamber President Michael Wright is shown holding the award as Shuler addresses the chamber.

Plans for Tri-County Carr Celebrates Man says brother Park discussed at knocked him out, the Calhoun County tied his hands, Commission meeting put him in tub PAGE 14 and held a knife to his neck Hog Butchering Day PAGE 2 held at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Visitor locks out PAGE 14 relatives and then runs from deputies Outdoors Down South PAGE 2 Hook, Line & Thinker PAGE 8 Early morning MLK march held State Representative Halsey Beshears pauses to speak stop leads to DUI in Blountstown with FFA President Holley Bailey during Friday’s open arrest in Bristol PAGE 12 house at Carr School. See more on page 16. PAGE 2 JOHNNY EUBANKS PHOTO

Sheriff's Log...... 2 Arrest Reports...... 2 & 3 PEOPLE: Two weddings & a birthday...... 5 Community Calendar and Events...... 5 Obituaries...... 11 Job Market and Legals.....13 Cartoons and Commentary ...... 6 Find a bargain in the Classifieds...... 15 Page 2 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL January 23, 2013 Man charged with Argument ends with thrown beer can and charges filed knocking out brother, A 36-year-old Grand Ridge man was charged with battery after a dispute with his girlfriend resulted in a tying him up, holding 911 call. ARREST Deputies arrested Jonathan Dewayne Branch after his knife to his throat girlfriend filed a complaint that he A man who said his brother had been smoking an REPORTS threw a can of beer and hit her in unusually large amount of meth told deputies that he the face on Jan. 8. The woman met was knocked unconscious and later came to in the compiled by Journal Editor deputies still wearing the beer- bathtub with his wrists tied as Teresa Eubanks soaked shirt and had red marks his brother shouted, “Who is on her face indicating where she watching me? Why are they had been struck, according to the watching me? Why are you report from the Calhoun County giving signals?”, according Man visiting relatives Sheriff’s Office. to a report from the Calhoun She stated that she arrived at County Sheriff’s Office. locks them out and her CR 69 home around 5 p.m. to find Branch parked in her yard. The man said his brother Jonathan Branch started hitting him again runs from deputies She went inside and Branch and before taking out a knife, A man staying with relatives in Altha was her 14-year-old daughter went to holding it to his throat and arrested Jan. 19 after he left a party at a neighbor’s the store. When they returned, her daughter went to take threatening to cut him. home, returned to the house where he was staying, a shower. Branch and his girlfriend went into the living James Darren Summerlin James Darren Summerlin, locked all the doors and broke a window before room, where he sat on the couch and she sat on his lap. 21, was arrested for aggravated fleeing from deputies. The woman said Branch became upset when she told battery and false imprisonment after his brother told Shawn Lape, 35, was charged with aggravated him someone had commented that he might be cheating deputies Summerlin tried to kill him. battery on a LEO, resisting without violence and on her. When she tried to get up, she said he would not let The injured brother was shaking and in tears when criminal mischief under $200. He is being held on her go. The two began arguing and she got up and went he gave deputies details of what happened earlier that a $35,500 cash bond. into the kitchen. She said he followed her and demanded evening. He had visible injuries, including abrasions According to the arrest report, Lape was drinking to know who made the comment and began yelling. She and bruising on the back of his head and neck. “There with a neighbor on Palm Beach Road in Altha when said when she told him to leave, he threw the can of beer were red marks and abrasions on his arms and ligature he got into an argument and left. he had been drinking from at her head, hitting the right marks around his wrist where it appeared he had been He returned to his relative’s home, where he was side of her face. She then grabbed the phone and called tied up,” according to the arrest report. heard cursing and knocking things around inside. the sheriff’s office. According to the victim, Summerlin was at his His host walked to the house to ask him to leave The daughter told deputies she overhead the argument home in Altha Jan. 16. He said he was sitting on the but discovered he had locked the doors, broken but did not see what happened. She also said it was not couch while Summerlin was walking around the house, the handle on a storm door and broke a bedroom the first time Branch had been physically abusive. smoking a “boat” of meth - referring to the street name window on the east side of the home. Branch was taken into custody Jan. 17 and later given for piece of folded tinfoil used to inhale fumes. He Deputies arrived and a conditional release. described the “boat” as larger than usual with a 1/8” spoke to Lape through the line of methamphetamine powder running the entire broken window, ordering length of it. him to come out. He ran SHERIFF’S LOG As soon as Summerlin finished smoking the meth, to the other side of the Calhoun County LIBERTY County his brother said he punched him in the face so hard that house and started out the January 14 January 12 it knocked him out. He later awakened in the bathtub. north door but went back •Amy Weathers, VOP, CCSO. •Shawn Smith, DUI, LCSO. When Summerlin realized his brother was conscious in when he saw deputies •Theresa Maclean, manufac- January 14 again, he began punching him with his fists and approaching. ture meth, possession of meth, •Amy Weathers, holding for stomping him with his feet, the victim said. He said At that time, deputies possession of listed chemicals, he attempted to block the blows with his bound hands. heard someone yelling CCSO. CCSO, CCSO. The victim said he thought the meth made Summerlin for help on the other side January 15 •Theresa Maclean, holding for “extremely paranoid and he was hallucinating.” of an eight-foot wooden •Brittany Seaton, VOP, CCSO. CCSO, CCSO. After the attack the victim was able to escape to fence, leading them to •Steve Mears, assault, battery January 15 a neighbor’s home and phoned for help. Summerlin believe Lape had escaped (domestic), CCSO. escaped on foot to his grandmother’s house. He left t h r o u g h t h e b r o k e n •Albert Schwendeman, failure January 16 to appear, LCSO. in her car. Deputies later caught up with him on Main window, jumped the fence •James Summerlin, aggravated •Brittany Seaton, holding for Street in Altha. A “crying and solemn” Summerlin and gotten injured. When battery, kidnap, CCSO. was taken into custody without incident. they got to the other side January 17 CCSO, CCSO. of the fence, they found •Jonathan Branch, battery, January 18 a different man who had CCSO. •Les Conyers, felony battery, become tangled up in CORRECTIONS: January 18 tampering with a witness, LCSO. briars. He was not wearing •Bridget Danley, VOP, CCSO. A rather blunt quote in last week’s Page 9 story a shirt and sustained •Charles A Sheffield, Jr., do- January 19 mestic battery, LCSO. on the Liberty County Commission meeting was numerous scratches all •Shawn Lape, aggravated bat- January 19 attributed to the wrong person. Sheriff Nick Finch over his chest and back. tery on LEO, resisting without and School Superintendent Gay Uzzell came to “All he could state was that violence, criminal mischief $200 •Chadrick Capps, DUI, DUI the board to request funding for another School he needed help and wanted and under, CCSO. refusal, FHP. Resource Officer, which resulted in a long, heated to go to bed,” the report debate. Commissioner Davis Stoutamire summed noted. EMS was called to Listings include name followed by charge and identification of up the problem by stating, “We don’t have the the scene to check on his arresting agency. The names above represent those charged. We money…we don’t have the money!” Due to some injuries. remind our readers that all are presumed innocent until proven guilty. confusion matching up the board members with Meanwhile, Lape made their nameplates, our new contributing writer a run for it and apparently Blountstown Citations issued: Liliane Parbot mistakenly attributed the comment got away but later returned Police Dept. Accidents...... 04 to new commissioner Dewayne Branch. We to his relative’s home. Traffic Citations...... 05 Jan. 14 regret the error. Commission Chairman Jim Once again, the deputies Special details (business escorts, traffic details)...... 112 through Johnson has asked that we point out that while made contact with Lape Business alarms...... 00 Jan. 20, they could not commit to funding the position at t h r o u g h t h e b r o k e n Residential alarms...... 01 2013 Complaints...... 102 that meeting, they plan to hold a workshop to look window of the bedroom, at other options to help get money to support the where they saw that he School Resource Officer program. The workshop was naked and kneeling on is set for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, and will be followed the bed. Deputies entered by a special meeting. the bedroom and began • • • • • to handcuff him when he In last week’s front page story about the leave yelled, “Get you some…” payouts made to seven members of the Liberty followed by an expletive. County Sheriff’s Office, it was stated that former Lape then scratched the Liberty County Sergeants Brian Bateman and deputy’s hand, drawing Todd Wheetley are now both working with the blood, as he was being Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. We had received handcuffed. information to that effect but have since learned that while Wheetley is employed with the CCSO, Bateman is not.

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Bristol Collision A 19-year-old from Altha was cited for careless driving after he rear- ended a 2008 Toyota Highlander waiting to turn off SR 20 last week in Bristol. According to the FHP report, Colby Mason Jerkins was traveling west in the inside westbound lane of SR 20 when he drove his 2008 Nissan Altima into the rear of the SUV driven by Rebecca Foran, who was preparing to make a left turn. Jerkins was not injured. Foran was transported to the emergency room at Calhoun-Liberty Hospital to be examined for minor injuries. Damages to both vehicles were estimated at $5,500 each. The Jan. 14 collision was investigated by FHP Trooper Jason King. JOHNNY EUBANKS PHOTO

Conyers charged with felony ARREST battery and tampering with a REPORTS witness following altercation compiled by Journal Editor Teresa Eubanks A woman who called said they began arguing 911 and screamed for help as he continued to drink. before the phone went dead When he began harassing Man arrested for keeping his ran to deputies when they her friend, the other woman arrived at a River Street left. home in Bristol Friday The victim said Conyers girlfriend from leaving home A Jan. 19 incident at home on CR 379 resulted in the night, yelling repeatedly, continued arguing but she arrest of Charles Sheffield, 30, for domestic battery. “He’s going to kill me!”, stopped talking to him in When deputies responded to a call at the home, according to a report from fear she would provoke Sheffield met them and said he had been arguing all day the Liberty County Sheriff’s him. and admitted to pushing his girlfriend against the door Office. Les Conyers, jr She said he suddenly Les Conyers Jr., 60, grabbed her around the with his chest after telling her she was not going to leave walked behind the woman as she raced throat and held her down on the couch, with their child. toward the patrol car. while repeatedly calling her names. The woman gave the same statement, that they had been When deputies asked if he had a gun, She said she grabbed her cell phone, arguing all day, and said Sheffield pushed all his weight the woman replied that he did. Conyers ran in the bathroom and called 911. against her, pinning her against the door against her will. was ordered to stop and then held up his She said she was talking with the She also said she feared for her life. She told deputies Charles Sheffield hands to show they were empty. dispatcher when Conyers broke into the that Sheffield had threatened to cause great bodily harm Deputies noted that Conyers smelled bathroom, took the phone and threw it or death. strongly of an alcoholic beverage, and into a fire in the fireplace. Sheffield was charged with domestic battery and taken to the Liberty County as they spoke with him, determined She said he also cut the phone line Jail. His bond was set at $500. “it was very apparent that he was in the bedroom and ripped the kitchen intoxicated.” phone out of the wall. Driver charged with DUI after Conyers said he and the woman The phone was later found in the were arguing when she began acting fireplace. erratically. He said he “held her down The victim was distraught throughout early morning stop in Bristol A Bristol man was balance. to calm her down” and denied he did the interview with deputies and kept charged with DUI after a The arrest report so in an aggressive manner. saying that Conyers almost killed her. deputy on patrol noticed n o t e d t h a t C a p p s Deputies noted the woman had red Conyers was charged with felony a driver struggling to admitted that he knew marks on both sides of her neck, along battery for putting his hands around stay in a single lane he had too much to with a scratch. her throat. He was charged with while traveling on SR drink and asked if the In a recorded statement, the 41-year- tampering with a witness for burning 20 near the median deputy would just let old woman said she and a friend her cell phone and severing the other break at Johnson Street him go home. returned home from a funeral to find phone lines in the house, preventing at 12:58 a.m. Saturday. The deputy arrested Conyers “already drinking.” her from calling for help. T h e d e p u t y him and took him to She said Conyers was jealous He was booked into the Liberty conducted a traffic stop the Liberty County Jail, because she hadn’t been around as County Jail and later released on at SR 20 and Virginia where he refused to much as he wanted her to be. She $7,000 bond. Weaver Street, where he Chadrick capps give a breath sample to approached the driver’s determine his level of door and noticed the they belonged to, Capps intoxication. He was strong odor of an replied, “Well, one of charged with DUI and alcoholic beverage. them is mine.” refusal to submit to a When the deputy C a p p s i n i t i a l l y lawful breath test, both pointed out the two open refused to take a second offenses. containers of alcohol roadside sobriety test His passenger was in the car and asked but later attempted to given a ride home. the driver, Chadrick do so unsuccessfully as He remained in Thomas Capps, 45, who he struggled to keep his custody as of Tuesday.

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She is the daughter of nounce their upcoming wed- Doyle and Beth Brown of Hosford. ding Saturday, Feb. 9 from 3 Her grandparents are Bob and Ruth p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Veter- Pickron of Bristol and Pharis (Son- ans Memorial Civic Center ny) and the late Pauline Brown. in Bristol. She enjoys being the youngest of The bride’s parents are five children, as she is catered to Kathy Herring of Havana by all. She loves spending time and Kim Leach of Tampa. with extended family in Bristol and The groom’s parents are Hosford. She shares her birthday Marilyn and Archie Harris with her Nana. of Bristol. Members of the wedding party are as follows: Best Church in Monroe, LA. man, Cody Phillips, cousin The services are open from to the groom; maid of hon- to anyone who wishes to News or, Casey Leach, sister to join. For more informa- the bride; groomsmen, Eric tion, please call (850) The Flowers, Samuel Harris and 762-8406. Pews Bobby Foster, all os Bristol; bridesmaids, Karen Leach MOVIE NIGHT – First Baptist ELEVATION OF and Sara Chamlis, both Church of Blountstown invites you to JURISDICTIONAL SUPERVISOR of Tallahassee and Emily join them Sunday, Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. for – Join the cel- Whittaker of Bristol. a movie night and fellowship. Hot dogs ebration for and nachos with cheese will be served the elevation during the fellowship. Admission is of Mother Dol- free. We look forward to seeing you lie S. Reed as there! Jurisdictional weddings Supervisor for SPECIAL SERVICES – Page Pond the Ecclesias- Assembly of God Church in Altha tical Jurisdic- will hold special services Sunday, Jan. tion of Florida Chase Tipton and Lindsey 27-Wednesday, Jan. 30 with Sunday, Northwest Church of God in Christ, morning services at 10:45 a.m. and eve- Inc. Saturday, April 13 at 5 p.m. (CT) at ning services at 5:30 p.m. and Monday the Holiday Inn Select in Panama City. Page plan Feb. 2 wedding through Wednesday at 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Evangelist Bennie Jones, an ordained ELEVENTH CHOIR ANNIVER- Melissa Whittington of bishop, has been in full time ministry SARY – St. Mary Missionary Baptist Bristol and Mr. and Mrs. for over three decades. He is a full time Church Sanctuary Choir invites every- Phillip and Amanda Page evangelist serving mainly in the U.S., one to attend the celebration of the 11th of Las Vegas, NV an- Canada and Mexico. He is a musician Choir Anniversary. nounce the engagement and singer with several gospel record- Services are as follows: of their daughter Lind- ings to his credit. * Saturday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. – Musi- sey Alexis Page to Chase He has three children and five grand- cal program Alexander Tipton, son of children. His youngest son, John is * Sunday, Jan. 27. at 3:30 p.m. – James and Rhonda Tip- the senior pastor of Faith Tabernacle Worship service ton of Bristol. The bride-to-be grad- “To the Children of and thank you all for uated from Franklin W. R. Tolar School: I Notes of caring. And thank you County High School in just wanted to tell all for the gifts, I will put 2011. of you how much your Thanks them to good use.” The groom-to-be Veteran’s program Ron Hatcher, SSGT graduated from Liberty meant to me. You guys US Air Force County High School in really, really touched my heart by show- 2008. ing me you appreciated my time in the I would like to thank everyone for The wedding is set for service. Your group made me feel proud your prayers, visits, calls, cards, flow- Saturday, Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. to be an American Vet. All of you will ers and food during my injury and re- (ET) at the American always have a special place in my heart. covery. I’m proud that we all live in Legion Hall in Blount- All of you had me in tears when you a place where people still care. I am stown. 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(850) 674-5799 AVAILABLE STARTING JAN. 30 January 23, 2013 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 5 Jazz duo to perform for Chipola Artist Series Thursday, Feb. 7 MARIANNA— The Davis and Dow jazz “FoodNation with Bobby Flay” and produced duo will perform for the Chipola College Art- “Divas of Jazz.” Their latest CD “Naked” won ist Series, Thursday, Feb.7, in the Chipola Best Jazz Album-Florida Music Awards, was Center for the Arts. featured in JazzTimes Magazine and voted The show of Jazz standards will include a Best Jazz Artists by New Times Magazine. request-by-favorites second half in which the Tickets are available online at www.chipo- audience gets to pick blues selections. la.edu. Click “Fine Arts” and “Artist Series.” The award-winning Davis and Dow jazz Online tickets may be printed at home, or duo tackle jazz and pop standards with a dar- with an order confirmation,­ will-call tickets ing sense of abandon. Their style is deeply will be available at the box office the night of rooted in the classic jazz tradition but with a the show. The Center for the Arts Box Office playfulness that keeps the music fresh and fun. will be open Thursday, Jan. 31 from 2 p.m. to Their arrangements are unique and inventive, 5 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 4-6 and Thursday, always seeking a new approach to everything Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. the night of the show. they do. thing she performs. Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for chil- Recognized as one of the finest and most Kelly Dow is a world-class guitarist whose primary influ- dren under 18. Tickets for Chipola students versatile jazz singers of her generation, Julie ences are Joe Pass, Jimmy Bruno, Django Reinhardt and the and employees are $5 the day of the show. Davis is everything from scat-singer to ballad- modern day European gypsy jazz virtuosos. He blends Be-Bop, The popular bluegrass/country comedy eer. She grew up listening to Duke Ellington, Blues, Flamenco and Classical styles to create a strong indi- group, Three on a String, will perform Thurs- Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald and others on her vidual sound delivered with sensitivity, power and creativity. day, Apr. 11. parents’ extensive vinyl collection. She is a Davis and Dow have toured Japan, London and New York, For information, visit www.chipola.edu or stylist that seeks an original twist on every- composed and performed original music for the TV show phone 718-2257.

Torreya State Blountstown Park plans 24th Library Art Candlelight Tour BRISTOL – The Florida Series shows Department of Environmental Protection’s Torreya State Park will ‘Juxtaposed’ host the 24th Annual Candlelight The Blountstown Public Library Tour event Saturday, Feb. 2 from 12 will be displaying a unique piece of p.m. to sunset (ET). Thursday, January 23 artwork Wednesday, Jan. 23 through Visitors will enjoy authentic the month of February. Juxtaposed blacksmith demonstrations, civil war BIRTHDAY was created by J.K. Newsome for camp along with the firing of cannons, Shirley Williams Sunday Afternoon with the Art, an art live bluegrass with local musicians, show presented by The Artist’s Guild TODAY’S MEETINGS of Northwest Florida in partnership candle dipping and other exhibits. • Rotary Club, noon, CL Hospital Kids can even see fire trucks up close • AA, 7 p.m., Calhoun Old Ag Bldg. E door with Chipola Regional Arts Asso- and personal. ciation and Chipola College. It won Tours of the Historic Gregory second place in the Peoples Choice House will begin at 10 a.m. and will Thursday, January 24 Award at the opening reception last continue every hour on the hour November. TODAY’S MEETINGS until 4 p.m. At sunset, the Historic BIRTHDAYS J.K. was in his late teens the first • AA, 7 p.m., basement of time he read that word, Juxtaposed. Gregory House doors will be opened Calhoun County Courthouse Dan Hanthorn Not knowing what it meant, he looked for a leisurely tour, free of charge. • VFW Post 12010, 7:30 p.m., Don Robinson it up and good ole Webster informed All donations will benefit the park’s Veterans Civic Center Jami Lynn Daniels citizen support organization, the him that it meant placed side by side, Friends of Torreya State Park. as in comparison. This event is free with park Friday, January 25 The two main elements of his Jux- admission of $3. For more information taposed are the brass comedy and call the park at (850) 643-2674 or BIRTH- tragedy masks, in contrast with some visit www.floridastateparks.org. DAYS rusty, torn tin. Grady ALTHA He said, “the two came together Dalton quite by accident in my shop, but Calhoun Chamber & Gayle when I saw them... well, the mind takes over then. In the end, the piece Grissett - seeks nominations PARADE - 1 p.m. • GAME 6 p.m. compares happy and sad, black and for Outstanding white, shiny and rusty, bright and flat Saturday, January 26 colors and I think, mixed emotions Citizen of the Year about what you are seeing.” The Calhoun County Chamber of ALTHA Newsome hopes visitors will take Commerce is asking for nominations BIRTHDAYS the time to view his composition and Alumni reflect on all the different shades of for the 2013 Outstanding Citizen of Danny Game & texture in their lives. It is right before the Year. The award will be presented Brock & at the upcoming 66th Annual Cham- Adult Dance, Chili Cook Off the hall to the Adult Computer Lab. 8-12 p.m. at the Legion Jonathan ber Membership Banquet. Hall in Blountstown Alford 6 p.m. Nominations must be in writing Softball tournament (email [email protected] to re- benefit to raise $$$ quest a form) and must be submitted Sunday, January 27 to the Chamber by Wednesday, Feb. for eighth grade trip 13. Characteristics of this individual BIRTHDAY Teams are being sought to take are someone who has worked, pro- David part in a preseason softball tourna- moted, or volunteered with great ef- Yoder ment to raise funds for W.R. Tolar fort to or for the citizens of Calhoun School’s eighth grade trip to Wash- County to create a better quality of ington, D.C. life. Monday, January 28 The entry fee is $125 per team. Please remember: Nomina- •There is a three home run limit tions must be received no later than TODAY’S MEETINGS per game, then and out. Teams can Wednesday, Feb. 13. • Boy Scout Troop 206, 7 p.m., Veterans Civic Ctr. BIRTHDAYS purchase extra home runs before each • Calhoun Children’s Coal., 9 a.m., Neal Civic Ctr. Betty Mayfield game. Home runs will not carry over • Blountstown Lions Club, 6 p.m., Apalachee Rest. Kyle Peddie • Panhandle Creative Crafters “Bizzie Bees”, to next game. 5-8 p.m. (CT), WT Neal Civic Center, Blountstown Alex Nowling •Any 44 core ball pitching screens • Rock Bluff Community Fire Dept., 7 p.m., Chip Ward will be used, any bats can be used 5,331 Voting house in Rock Bluff with the exception of Ultra 2. Pitch- ing will be 4 to 10 no fakes or jukes. That’s how many copies Tuesday, January 29 The Double Elimination tourna- of The Calhoun-Liberty ment starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. Journal were distributed TODAY’S MEETINGS 26 at Veterans Memorial Park. 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Whether the television talking heads are talking about politics or economics, the scenario is the same. They are first and foremost in the entertainment business, which is why their words helped create pandemonium in the finan- cial markets during the fiscal cliff crisis. The problem is the medium. Television thrives on hype and controversy to attract viewers and viewers attract advertisers. In many respects, it mirrors the di- visiveness in the nation. Most people may be in the political and economic middle ground, but most tele- vision commentators are not. Television producers pro- vide debates more than informative discussions, which is why political conservatives debate liberals and fiscal conservatives debate Keynesian economists. This is fine, but where are the centrist voices? Their absence helps to increase the divisions both among the public and in Congress. The fiscal cliff crisis was – and once again is about to be – the latest example of pun- dit-driven overreaction. Most political veterans knew that Congress would not let the Bush tax cuts expire for middle-income earners and would not let the $1.2 The American Experiment trillion spending cuts known as sequestration kick in On July 5, 2007, Helle C. Dale There is plenty of blame to go around. to shut down the government. But the pundits spent of the Heritage Foundation wrote When we are in our chest-pounding two months warning of the opposite scenario. the following. “The American ex- OX’S mode, usually around July the Fourth, Day after day, we were bombarded with “experts” periment was unique and improb- ORNER we assume that the American demo- telling us of the horrors of “the cliff” and the likeli- C able in 1776, when Thomas Jef- cratic experiment is solid as a rock. hood of going over it. Then, as Dec. 31, 2012, the day Jerry Cox is a retired military ferson penned the Declaration of officer and writer with an extensive It’s not. The following from Benjamin of reckoning approached, the pundits became increas- Independence and the American background in domestic and Franklin says it best. ingly excited. The sky was falling. The world was colonies defied Britain, the most foreign policy issues. He lives in In 1787, when the Founding Fathers ending. Congress was made up of partisan fools. The powerful nation on earth at the Okaloosa County. had hammered out the U.S. Constitu- system doesn’t work. America is failing. time. As we look around the world tion in Independence Hall in Philadel- But this is not what you read from us. We simply at how difficult it is for democracy phia, Benjamin Franklin told an in- wrote that the country would not go over “the cliff,” and freedom to take hold and flour- quiring woman what the gathering had period. And come the next deadline, whether it is the ish, America seems like a political miracle.” produced, “A republic, madam, if you can keep it.” debt ceiling or sequestration, we repeat: the country America’s experiment in self-imposed democracy A “republic” is representative government. We will not go over “the cliff.” is, and has been, the gold standard of democracy for think we have it, but we don’t. Representative gov- However, the vociferous cliff pundits virtually other nations. Most industrialized nations have fol- ernment is a simple concept. We elect our friends, talked the Dow Jones Industrial Average down nearly lowed America’s lead, but many nations or fiefdoms neighbors, citizens to represent our interest at the 1,000 points during the last three months of the year. do not. Some are failed nation states like Somalia, city, state and federal level. What could possibly go Yes, there are many factors affecting the stock mar- lawless and ruled by anarchy. wrong with such a simple system? ket, but it is of note that it dramatically recovered While we pound our chest, de- Well, much. after Congress passed the appropriate cliff-avoiding clare our liberties, America’s exper- My view of representative gov- legislation at year end. How might the market have iment in democracy is a bit tattered Republicans elected ernment is simple. We elect people; behaved had most pundits told what history repeatedly around the edges. Will this experi- to Congress actually they go to Tallahassee or Wash- has proven: In the end, politicians will do the public’s ment continue? Maybe, maybe not. sign a pledge with ington and take care of our issues, bidding, albeit, often at the 11th hour. The current political strife that meaning that they do what is best However, history, experience and centrist reason has brought the nation to its politi- lobbyist Grover for their constituents. I expect our does not make for good television. It is the realm of cal knees isn’t new. Even President Norquist that they will representatives to debate the issues hype and controversy and because it shapes public George Washington had his detrac- and do what is best for citizens of opinion far more than our political system and our tors. Washington’s political dustup never increase taxes Florida or the United States. elected representatives do, it bears the lion’s share of was over the 1794 Jay Treaty with But, “big money” owns our rep- blame for the gridlock, partisanship and divisiveness Great Britain. resentative government. The U.S. Supreme Court that currently plagues the nation. The pesky British were capturing America’s com- drove a stake through the heart of representative Certainly, not all television commentary is enter- mercial ships thereby violating America’s neutrality. government with their Citizen’s United ruling that tainment and not all print commentary is rational, but Of course, the Congress was jacked out of shape by permits unlimited spending be anybody, or any com- there is a significant difference. Writers cannot shout this turn of events, and Representative James Madi- pany, or political group that has the cash. in several second bursts. They cannot talk over one son lead the charge to restrict or end America’s trade Republicans elected to Congress actually sign a another, turning debates into indecipherable rants. In- with Great Britain. pledge with lobbyist Grover Norquist that they will stead, writers are compelled to put their reasoning on The more pragmatic leaders, including Alexander never increase taxes, all the while pledging to uphold paper where the public can quickly discern whether Hamilton, recognized that ending trade with Great the Constitution and represent people in their district or not it is logical and compelling. This is why there Britain would hurt the fledging American economy. or state. That is the worst case of pandering for the is a yawning chasm between the print and television Not a good idea. Washington sent Chief Justice John right-wing vote that I can imagine. And we are sup- mediums, a chasm between rational commentary and Jay to England to resolve the issue. Jay returned with a posed to believe these people have “character and irresponsible entertainment. “Treaty of Amity Commerce and Navigation, between values.” His Britannic Majesty; The diversity of the American people was once and The United States considered a virtue, an example of how American de- of America,” mocracy welcomes one and all. Not so fast. The white The Jay Treaty was majority of “we the people” discovered that in about ratified by the Con- 20 years they would be the white minority, which has gress, but only after created a fault line in America’s democratic experi- a thorough vetting of ment. the “advise and con- If America’s becoming a black and brown coun- sent” and “separation try isn’t enough, corporate America, political PACs, of power” rules, both money men and political extremists have elected a of which are still hot- Congress that is unable to cope with the changing button political is- American landscape. Both Republicans and Demo- sues. crats are at fault for the congressional ineptness that The responsibility plagues the nation. for the tattering of the Is there a solution to our collective political dilem- American democratic ma? Yep. If the American people will recognize that experiment belongs we all sink or swim together; elect middle of the road to both political par- moderate Democrats and Republicans that recognize ties, particularly the compromise is not a dirty word, and demand that Republicans, but Congress represent the American people, not special also, “we the people.” interests. Also, if you want it, pay for it. BUSINESS January 23, 2013 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 7

Students in Zach Lawson’s Piano Studio classes shared their talents with guests at Monday night’s Liberty ChamberLiberty County Chamber of Commerce annualBanquet membership meeting held at Veterans Memorial Park Civic Center in Bristol. ABOVE: Joshua Goodman plays for the group as they dine. LEFT: Vocalist Sydney Sanders performs. RIGHT: Instructor Zach Lawson accompanied young Zac Hosford on the keyboard in a song they made up together called, “Key of C Song.” BELOW: Senator Montford (far left) speaks with Liberty County Clerk of Court Kathy Brown, Robert Hill and Ricky Brown at the end of the meeting. LEFT: Doobie Hayes was one of several people to win door prizes at the chamber dinner.

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He also warned that communities like MONTFORD in Atlanta and we’re starving to death Liberty County need to guard their prison continued from the front page down here.” jobs. “We’ve got to BP SPILL: “I believe we’ve not seen be vigilant that the last of the problems of BP. Some of we don’t let the “We’ve got $20 million in payroll at made with communities to provide Liberty Correctional Institution,” Liberty work camps to help clean roadways and the things they did, in my opinion, were state reach in unconscionable,” he said, referring to and close our County Commissioner Davis Stoutamire maintain county properties. told the senator during a question-answer “A promise was made that if you waivers claimants had to sign promising prisons,” he not to sue BP in exchange for a quick said. period after his speech. “If they take it accept these prisons in the community, away, we’re going to sink like buckshot you would have work camps,” he said, payment. “It was a mess and it’s still a in the creek.” explaining the one thing that got the mess,” he said. “There’s a lot of money Montford also noted that the attention of communities reluctant to that BP owes somebody…we want to state shouldn’t go back on the house a correctional institution. “A deal make sure Florida gets every penny we agreement is a deal.” can to the right people.” OTHER TOPICS STATE RETIREMENT: “Our state WATER: When the topic turned retirement system is one of the most to the Apalachicola River, Montford fiscally sound in the country,” he said. said, “This is an American tragedy He disagreed with the 3 percent being in the making - the destruction of the taken out of state employees’ pay to go Apalachicola Bay and the Apalachicola toward their retirement, commenting that River Basin.” He said it was wrong for he didn’t mind if that rule applied to new Florida to let this happen, explaining, employees but said it wasn’t fair to those “The problem is they’re washing cars already on the job.

Italian B&B owned by Blountstown man wins Travelers Choice Award Ghivizzano, Italy – Casa La Pace Bed “We are astonished to be included among the best and Breakfast has been named a 2013 Travelers’ bed and breakfasts in all of Italy. We opened Casa Choice® Awards winner by TripAdvisor and is La Pace Bed and Breakfast in 2010. Since then, we listed among the Top 25 Best B&Bs in Italy. Rusty have had many wonderful guests that we can now Wyrick (formerly of Calhoun County) and Pepper count as friends. This award affirms to us that great Pepper were honored that they are number 14 of the things happen when you follow your dream.” Top 25 Best B&B’s in Italy. Now in its 11th year, the annual TripAdvisor “We are thrilled to receive a 2013 Travelers’ Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best Ho- Choice® Award,” says Pepper. “For us, it is an in- tels and B&Bs, earning their distinction from those credible accomplishment to receive such an award. who know them best – real travelers. “From the best This award will serve as inspiration to continue to do bargain hotels to top luxury properties, outstanding the best we can so that our guests have a wonderful service, value and quality are the hallmarks of our travel experience.” Travelers’ Choice winners” said Christine Petersen, Rusty Wyrick, co-owner of Casa La Pace, says President, TripAdvisor. Page 8 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL January 23, 2013 OUTDOORS A lesson is learned after outfishing the rest of the summer campers Hook, Line and Thinker The easiest way to look like a genius is turned into a liability: I was selected as one to surround yourself with idiots. I’m sure of the top 10 campers who would get to I learned a lot of other important things at stay for a free second week that would be summer camp in 1979, but that’s the lesson spent entirely in the woods. that stuck with me the longest. As much as I enjoyed the first week, I I had no idea what I was getting into when was ready to go home. So I explained po- I signed up for a week of learning and fun litely that, while I’d love to stay, my par- at the Blackwater Environmental Education JIM McCLELLAN’S ents were planning on picking me up that Center in Santa Rosa County. For one, we Saturday. But, thanks just the same. weren’t exactly a “summer camp” kind of Outdoors “Oh, we’ve already called your parents,” family. My father believed that the best place the camp director said. “They’re thrilled for a teenager during June, July and August Down South and said to tell you congratulations and was at a job or behind a push mower mak- Calhoun County native Jim McClellan grew up hunting, that they would come get you next week.” ing tight circles in the yard. Also, I had never fishing and hanging out in the same Apalachicola River “That’s great,” I said through clinched been away from home that long before and I swamp that five generations of his family has enjoyed. teeth. I had to stay, but now all my hard- wasn’t sure how I would fit in with the other won confidence was gone. ingstock of the whole camp. As it happens I kids. I didn’t mind the camping out part, but the was right to worry. That’s because there were My first pangs of anxiety came as I was second week also featured a ‘survival day.’ about 100 kids — from places like Pensaco- going through the packing list from the Divi- We would have to find our own food — and la, Tallahassee, Jacksonville and even Tampa sion of Forestry. Some of the stuff I just didn’t that meant I would have to unveil my bare- and Orlando — who had more brand-new have, so the sleeping bag and hiking boots bones fishing rig. camping and fishing stuff than I had ever became a blanket and tennis shoes. Back- When survival day finally arrived, how- seen in my life. pack? Duffle bag. Poncho? Long sleeved ever, all the other kids went straight to the I was thoroughly intimidated, at least at shirt. Insect repellent? Rusty can of Cutter’s river and started casting way-too-big lures first. But that feeling went away as soon as from Daddy’s tackle box. into the clear, shallow water. It was obvious we went to the woods. That’s when I realized You get the picture. to me that there was nothing there, and that’s that, no matter what cool stuff they brought, The most embarrassing part of my make- exactly what they were catching. most of these kids had spent precious little shift kit, however, was my fishing tackle. The I didn’t want anybody to see my jury- time outside the city or the subdivision. packing list recommended bringing a rod and rigged fishing tackle — and I did want to It turns out that growing up in Blount- reel, but my old Zebco 202 had been plunged catch fish — so I wandered upstream a little stown had given me something of a home into the Gulf one time ways and, to my surprise, found a small pond field-advantage. I knew too many that summer. It just off the river. I broke off a suitable limb most of the trees, a lot of wouldn’t turn no matter Q and tied on my line and hook. There were the plants and nearly all how much I oiled it. grasshoppers everywhere, so I put one on the There were about the critters we saw. I un- I asked Daddy if I hook and tossed him in. There was a slurp, a derstood why fire moves could use one of his. He 100 kids who had more swirl and then the unmistakable pull of a fish faster going uphill and actually laughed and said, brand-new camping and on the line. that rattlesnakes hang “No way.” What he gave Jackpot. fishing stuff than I had out in gopher holes. me instead was about 20 I sat down right there and caught three Most important was feet of fishing line and ever seen in my life...I warmouth before the crowd at the river real- the fact that I had no the little pack of hooks he had 20 feet of fishing ized what was going on. When we showed problem stomping kept in his wallet. (Also, up back at the camp, I was the only one who line, some hooks and a around in the woods all he wanted the hooks back actually had fish. At that point, I was a little day, while some of the when I came home.) broken-off tree limb. proud of my broken-off-limb-pole. And nor- other kids cringed and “Just break off a limb mally, I wouldn’t recommend warmouth at cried about it. It was pretty obvious their par- about as big around as a cane pole,” he told all, especially not roasted over an open flame, ents had sent them to camp just to get them me. “Tie on a piece of line and a hook and but these were actually pretty good. off the couch. you’re all set.” By the end of the week, I was feeling Folks used to tell me that fish is ‘brain Yeah, right. So much for fishing, I thought. pretty good about the whole experience. But food’ and I guess they were right. I know I If I broke out that setup, I’d be the laugh- my stellar performance in the field quickly was feeling mighty smart that evening.

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January 23, 2013 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 9 University of Florida to start Master Gardener Volunteer Training February 18 in Marianna You don’t have to be a master trips, seminars, conventions, Ad- and graft their own tree! tion materials, printed courseware, gardener to become a Master Gar- vanced Master Gardener Training, The course will be held at the morning coffee and snacks, two dener! access to university publications Jackson County Extension Service days of lunches and all the conver- The University of Florida and the and libraries and just hanging-out building located at 2741 Pennsyl- sation you can handle is only $120, Jackson, Gadsden and Washington with a group of like-minded indi- vania Avenue in Marianna. Classes payable by Friday, Feb. 15. County Extension services will be viduals. will start Monday, Feb. 18 and run In order to learn more about this providing training for those persons In order to become a Master daily (M-F) for two weeks, ending wonderful opportunity and/or re- wishing to become Master Garden- Gardener Volunteer one takes a 60 Friday, Mar. 1. Each class will be- ceive an application, call 482-9620, er Volunteers. Being a Master Gar- hour, University Sponsored Course. gin at 8:30 a.m. and run to approxi- e-mail [email protected], or dener Volunteer with the University This course provides a basic under- mately 3:30 p.m., except for day stop by 2741 Penn AVE in Mari- of Florida means helping local ho- standing of plants, how they work one. The first day, trainees are asked anna. meowners with their horticultural and what makes them go awry. This to arrive between 8 a.m. and 8:30 All applications must be com- needs. Most Florida counties have year’s course will cover basic plant a.m. for registration. The cost for the pleted and returned no later than an Extension Service where Master botany, soils and what they mean entire program, including, propaga- Friday, Feb. 8 at 4:30 p.m. Gardeners help with homeowner to a plant, what is pH and why is it related questions. Those Master so important, fertilizers, good bugs Gardeners who are comfortable and bad bugs, plant diseases, good Tax-Aide for middle income people with speaking in public may also be and bad chemicals, invasive plants, asked to hand out university publi- native plants, ornamentals, lawns, and seniors starts Feb. 5 in Altha cations and answer questions at lo- vegetables, herbs, fruits and nuts, AARP Tax-Aide is again offering beginning Tuesday, Feb. 5 through cal events, speak at clubs and civic composting, plant identification, free tax preparation and e-filing to all Tuesday, Apr. 9. organizations and help with one of pruning, propagation and planting. low and middle income persons with Come to the library on the day of the many garden-related programs There will be three field trips to visit emphasis on seniors over 60 at the service and register with the librarian, provided to the public. Master Gar- a citrus grove, an olive grove, a bee Altha Public Library beginning Tues- who will give you an interview sheet deners also help tend to Demonstra- and honey farm, an inside look at day, Feb. 5. to fill out and the tax preparers will tion Gardens, both in and around Oglesby International and a guided A team of AARP volunteer certi- assist you in the order registered. fied tax preparers will prepare re- With AARP Tax-Aide tax prepara- their county. nature walk through Florida Cav- turns for taxpayers using computers, tion and e-filing, taxpayers using di- Being a Master Gardener is a erns State Park. One whole day will perform a secondary quality review, rect deposit can expect their refunds wonderful, fulfilling experience. be dedicated to visiting the Univer- electronically file the returns -imme in seven to 13 days from the IRS tax Not only do you get to pass-along sity of Florida’s Research and Edu- diately and provide the taxpayer tax return acceptance date. your experiences and knowledge cation Site in Quincy, their test gar- documents. The AARP Foundation, in cooper- to those in need of it, but being a dens and their Distance Diagnostic The AARP free tax preparation ser- ation with the IRS makes this service Master Gardener means continuing and Identification System. Also in- vice and e-filing will be available at available to help senior citizens cope education for yourself through field cluded in this year’s course, trainees the Altha Public Library, 15225 West with the problem of filing taxes. will inoculate their own Chipola Street, Altha, each Tuesday For more information, contact shiitake mushroom log afternoon from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (850) 762-4367.

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LEFT: elementary division winners: Carson Hatchett, Summer Stone and Addison O’Bryan. RIGHT: Middle school division winners: Hannah Nickell and Madison Boggs. Not pictured, Terrell Hope. County-wide 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest winners announced The Calhoun County-wide 4-H lic School, Blountstown Elementary tary took first place. Carson competed In the middle school division, Han- Tropicana Speech Contest for the el- School, Blountstown Middle School last year at the county-wide contest as nah Nickell, Blountstown Middle ementary and middle school divisions and Carr School competed for the coun- the BES winner and finished second. School, won first place. Second place was held Monday evening, January 14, ty honor. Summer Stone, Carr School was award- went to Madison Boggs, Altha Public at the Calhoun County Library. In the elementary division, Carson ed second place and Addison O’Bryan, School, and third place was awarded to School winners from Altha Pub- Hatchett, from Blountstown Elemen- Altha Public School was third. Terrell Hope, Carr School.

BES NEWS Carson Hatchett Wins Tropicana Speech Contest – B.E.S. fifth grade student, Carson Hatchett, won the County Wide Tropicana Speech Contest Monday night. Carson had already won from his pod, then went on to win first place for the school. Monday night he was the county wide winner. Carson’s favorite subject in school is science. His brother guided him as he prepared for the speech contest making sure he pronounced his words correctly and didn’t stutter. Hosford School serves up a great time Honor Assembly – The Honor Assem- Hosford School Princi- Jan. 11. wards. bly for the second nine weeks was held Friday, pal Jeff Sewell and Dean Students earn paws Friday’s reward event Jan.18, at B.E.S. Students that made all A’s or all of Students & Instruction based on demonstrating was an opportunity for A’s and B’s on their report cards were honored. Seth Geiger, served up expected positive behav- Mr. Sewell and Mr. Gei- The fourth grade chorus sang two songs, includ- some delicious ice cream ior in the classroom or ger to greet, meet and ing “Free At Last” honoring Dr. Martin Luther and toppings for a PBS around the campus. treat several classes as King. (Positive Behavior Sup- They can then use they came to claim their port) event on Friday, the paws to purchase re- reward. Teen Trendsetters January Visit PANTHER BOOSTERS CLUB Elementary and Jr. High School from 8 – On Wednesday, Jan. 16, the Teen Trendsetters from ASKING FOR HELP – The Panther a.m. to 12 p.m. if weather permits. This Blountstown High School joined us for a fun filled Boosters club is asking for your help in is a fundraiser for the eighth grade trip hour of reading. BHS students paired up with their third grader and had an excit- becoming a member or renewing your they will be taking in May. ing activity planned that was enjoyed by all. Thanks to the trendsetters for their membership. We have several donor Please bring your vehicle by and time spent preparing and the energy they brought with them! levels available. help us out if you can. We appreciate For more information call 379- everyone that has helped with all of Kindergarten Celebrates Literacy Week – Kindergarten 8480. the fundraisers that we have done since celebrated Literacy Week with different activities. Mrs. Shuler’s Class read the EIGHTH GRADE PLANS CAR school started this year. book “Where The Wild Things Are” and they made monster toast with bread, milk WASH FUNDRAISER JAN. 26– Hos- The car wash will have a minimum and food coloring. Mrs. Barrett’s class read books about penguins and then they ford School eighth grade class is having donation of $5 or whatever you want to made penguin snacks from Oreo cookies and candy corn. a Car Wash Saturday, Jan. 26 at Hosford give to help us get to Orlando.

Tolar first grade teachers host Family Reading Night Sc h o o l Lu n c h W.R. Tolar’s first grade teachers’ hosted family read- Jan. 23 - Jan. 29 Menu ing night Monday, Jan. 14 in honor of Department of Education’s Literacy Week. Over 50 parents and students attended this event Ca l h o u n which offered a time for students to read and take Accel- Wednesday LUNCH: Cheese burger or erated Reader quizzes as well as participate in fun winter BREAKFAST: Pancakes with cheese pizza or taco salad syrup and turkey sausage served with baked potato activities. patty. wedges, sliced tomatoes and W.R. Tolar staff is very appreciative of all of the par- LUNCH: Parmesan chicken lettuce and fresh fruit. ents and students who took time out of their busy sched- with pasta or meatball sub or chef salad served with broc- MONDAY ules to attend this event. Our next reading night event will coli polonaise, garden salad, BREAKFAST: Pancakes with be hosted by the Kindergarten teachers Monday, Feb. 11 bread stick and fruit. syrup and turkey sausage from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the school media center. patty. We look forward to seeing even more parents and stu- Thursday LUNCH: Chicken BBQ sand- BREAKFAST: Ham and cheese wich or chicken burger or chef dents in attendance for this event. biscuit with potato tots. salad served with french fries, LUNCH: Chicken nuggets green peas and fruit. or chicken burger or chicken BHS FCCLA members to compete at state in March Caesar salad served with Tuesday buttered mashed potatoes, BREAKFAST: Egg and Jake Brown, Julia Roder- a silver medal at district. In easy baked carrots, corn bread cheese biscuit, potato tots ick and Justin Terry have all this event, he had to decide on and fruit. and assorted juice. won at the district level in a job he would like to pursue. LUNCH: Beef vegetable soup FRIDAY with grilled cheese sandwich FCCLA and have earned the He then compiled a portfolio BREAKFAST: Waffle with syr- or cheese burger or chicken right to compete at the State and participated in a mock job up and turkey sausage patty. caesar salad served with gar- Conference in March. Jake interview. received a silver medal in These students will be sell- the Talent Competition. He ing Rada Cutlery to help fund wrote and performed a song their trip to state competition. Li b e r t y WEDNESDAY LUNCH: Salisbury steak with din- on the guitar. Julia competed The also have a few BHS BREAKFAST: Cheese grits and ner roll or baked corn dog or baby in FCCLA Writes. She wrote a short story relating to snuggies for sale. They are great for baseball/softball sausage patty. turkey, ham and cheese sub LUNCH: BBQ chicken with corn- served with mashed potatoes and this year’s FCCLA state theme and targets. The theme season. Please let Mrs. Nancy Mears know if you bread or baked chicken nuggets green peas. for this year is “FCCLA-The Best Kept Secret.” Ju- would like to purchase any of these items and assist with cornbread or cobb chef salad Pre-K & 4th grade cheese pizza with crackers served with baked lia received a gold medal at the district level. Justin these students as they work toward funding their trip Monday sweet potato wedges and baked BREAKFAST: Yogurt parfait and gra- competed in Job Interview Competition and received to the state FCCLA Conference in March. beans. ham crakers. THURSDAY LUNCH: Herbed baked chicken BREAKFAST: Whole wheat cinna- with dinner roll or BBQ chicken Altha Project Graduation 5K and one mile run Jan. 26 mon toast with ham slice. sandwich or ham and cheese chef Project Graduation will be host- 8 a.m. person LUNCH: Orange chicken with salad with crackers and croutons brown rice or open faced pepperoni served with steamed broccoli and ing a 5K and One Mile Fun Run The One Mile Fun Run will be For more information, call Mi- sandwich or turkey, ham and cheese baked beans. Saturday, Jan. 26 at 8 a.m. (CT) at first and the 5k run will begin im- chelle Lytle at (850) 643-7677 or or chef salad with crackers and Kg & 1st grade cheese pizza croutons served with steamed Tuesday the Altha Area Recreation Com- mediately after. Dawn Kent at (850) 557-1027. broccoli or steamed cabbage. BREAKFAST: Scrambled eggs and 2nd & 3rd grade cheese pizza plex. Entry fees are as follows: Registration forms can be biscuit. LUNCH: Beef and bean burrito or Registration is from 7 a.m. to • 5K/Walk – $15 per person picked up at Wildcat Den or Altha FRIDAY cheese pizza or veggie lovers 7:45 a.m., with the run starting at • One Mile Fun Run – $10 per Public School. BREAKFAST: Scrambled eggs and wrap served with shredded lettuce grits. CATS’ CUISINE regular serving day is will be able to eat with us misu. The seatings are * Each breakfast includes a choice of assorted cereal, by Brianna Yon Thursday), but with our as well. 11:40 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. whole wheat buttered toast and juice. Altha School Culi- district SACS (Southern The menu is an adapta- and take-out orders are Menus SPONSORED BY: nary Department will be Association of Colleges tion of Olive Garden and available. Please RSVP Bristol hosting the next Cats’ and Schools) review includes Salad, Bread- by Friday, Jan. 25. You Cuisine on Tuesday, Jan. team visiting our district sticks, Chicken Scampi can make reservations Dental Clinic 29. Regular diners with this week we have been with Linguine Noodles. by calling Mrs. Granger Laban Bontrager, DMD, Cats’ Cuisine please note asked to serve Tuesday For dessert we will be at (850) 762-3121. The Monica Bontrager, DMD the date change (as our so that the visiting team having Raspberry Tira- price is $6. Pea Ridge Rd in Bristol, Phone (850) 643-5417 January 23, 2013 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 11 Big Bend Hospice – Celebrating 30 years and growing strong Thirty years ago a handful of people home, with comfort as the goal of treat- reavement Support Groups to provide Bend and began traditions that still exist from this community had a dream of ment. The first BBH office was donated education, comfort and encouragement today which include the Tree of Remem- bringing hospice care to the Big Bend space in the United Church of Tallahas- after the death of a loved one. The next brance and the annual Spring Fling. area. Following the initiation of the see. year the Children’s Hospice Care pro- In 2000 BBH established their in- first modern hospice care in the United As Big Bend Hospice grew, so did the gram (later renamed “The Caring Tree”) ternationally renowned Music Therapy States in 1974, these community leaders need for more space to house their com- was established thanks to a grant from Program. These trained medical profes- secured a Certificate of Need from the mitted staff and volunteers. In 1987 BBH the Junior Leagues. “The Caring Tree” sionals use live music to reach therapeu- State of Florida to provide hospice care moved to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital services are designed to meet the unique tic goals, such as pain management and in Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Home Health Building. There were sev- needs of grieving children and teens. reducing patient agitation. Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla eral other moves before settling at their For over 25 years, BBH has had a BBH has won many awards over the counties. present office on Mahan Center Boule- tree as the centerpiece of their logo. Sue years, including the 1997 “Nonprofit of It took much foresight and determi- vard in 1996. In 2000, BBH began and Hestor, who served on the original Board the Year” by the Tallahassee Chamber nation to lay the groundwork for a com- completed the construction of the Mar- of Directors, was the creator of this logo. of Commerce, the 2004 “Nonprofit of munity-based hospice in Tallahassee, but garet Z. Dozier Hospice House, a 12-bed Sue would often find her children under the Year” by the Tallahassee Democrat Dr. and Mrs. Al McCully and Dr. Jim inpatient facility built by the community the shelter of their big oak tree, a favorite and the 2005 Nonprofit “Best of Tally” Beck, among others, were up for the task. through a capital campaign and located spot in her backyard. The tree was a safe award by the Tallahassee Magazine. In They saw a need in the community, then directly behind the current administra- place; a special haven when one had hurts 2006, BBH Senior Companions were proved that need and met the conditions tion building. This facility is available that needed healing or joy when someone recognized as the “Volunteer Group of of the law for Big Bend Hospice (BBH) when skilled level of care is necessary celebrated; the tree was a resting place the Year” at the Tallahassee Democrat’s to become incorporated in February 1983 and the patient cannot remain in their for the weary at heart. When her son, Volunteer Luncheon. and to receive its license April 1, 1983 to own home. Bucky passed away in 1992, Sue felt the Now, 30 years later, Big Bend Hospice provide hospice care in eight counties. The word “hospice” is derived from a tree, with its strong roots and branches, continues to provide patients in the eight Sue Gallagher, Pastor of the United medieval word meaning a place of shelter was the ideal symbol to “provide strength surrounding counties with emotional and Church of Christ of Tallahassee, was one for travelers on a difficult journey. Al- and shelter for those in need.” physical support during the final phases of the first to respond when approached though Big Bend Hospice cannot change Big Bend Hospice belongs to this of their life. “The Mission of Big Bend by community leaders Richard Lee, Lo- the outcome, they can change the experi- community. In 1996 the Big Bend Hos- Hospice is and always has been to pro- retta Armour and Lee Nahass. ence of the journey. pice Foundation was granted approval vide compassionate care to individuals These leaders asked for assistance BBH bereavement services are avail- by the IRS as a 501©3 organization for with a life-limiting illness, comfort to in establishing an organization which able for people dealing with issues relat- the purpose of supporting the mission their families and emotional support to would enable the terminally ill person ing to the diagnosis of a life-threatening and services of BBH. Prior to that, vol- anyone who has lost a loved one,” says who wanted to focus on life and living, illness. In 1989, BBH added an addi- unteers had already helped BBH become Cathy Adkison, current President and no matter the duration, to be in his or her tional component hosting the first Be- a member of the United Way of the Big CEO of Big Bend Hospice.

Ada Maudell Grant Hewett OBITUARIES Mary Willie Elliot Watson Pine View, GA–Ada Maudell Grant Hewett, 99, Gretna–Mary Willie Elliot Watson, 83, of Gretna, Julie Leonard Smith of Pine View, GA, passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. She was born Nov. BLOUNTSTOWN – Julie Leonard Smith, 74, of in Pine View, GA. She was less than five months away 30, 1929 in Dillsboro, NC, but lived almost all of her Blountstown, passed away early Sunday morning, from turning 100 years old. She was born June 1, 1913 life in Gadsden County. She graduated from Quincy January 20, 2013 in Panama City. She was born on in Bascom. She retired from the Department of High- High School in 1947 and also attended Florida State May 4, 1938 in Dothan, AL and had lived in Cal- way Safety and Motor Vehicles in 1975 at the age of College for Women, now FSU. She was an active houn County for a number of years. She was a retired 62 with 27 years of service. She started work in 1948, member of the First Presbyterian Church in Quincy, a teacher and educator, a graduate of FSU with a major supporting herself and her four children. Upon retire- long time faithful member of the First Baptist Church in history, music and voice. She was a member of the ment, she bought a house in Blountstown and was an in Quincy as well as the Gretna Baptist Church WMU active member of the Gateway Baptist Church for 27 Phi Mu sorority. She was a member of the Virginia Circles and the Lake Talquin Gideon Camp Ladies years. In 2003, she moved to Pine View to live with 85th district of the House of Delegates where she was Auxiliary. She was an excellent seamstress and loved her daughter, Beth Powell. She loved her family and the first woman elected to the House of Delegates cooking, but her greatest joy in life was taking care of was especially blessed with her grandchildren, great- from the city of Virginia Beach. She was vice chair of her family. She was the flower in many lives and will grandchildren and her great-great-grandson the Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Ser- be dearly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, eight vices and a Corporate Executive for GSH Real Estate. She was preceded in death by her parents, R.O. and siblings and her first born son, James B. Hewett. Julie lived an active life, her many passions included Geneva Elliott; two sisters, Doris Willis and Bobbie Survivors include one son, Charles W. Hewett and music, politics and her beloved cat “Nicholas,” czar Story and her grandchildren, Michael Guilford and his wife, Mamie Ruth of Tallahassee; two daughters, of all the Ochessees. Beth Powell of Pine View and Willie Mae Lamar of Kalen Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. A. Labelle; three grandsons, Thomas Alan Lamar, Charles Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Walter Daniel Smith and a daughter, Alison Smith. Paul and James Benjamin Hewett, all of Tallahassee; two Watson, Jr.; four sons, Archie Watson and his wife, Survivors include one daughter, Rene’ Smith Old granddaughters, Sheila Day of Tallahassee and Jamie Robin, David Watson and his wife, Janice, Sterling and her husband, Michael of Chesapeake, VA; one McGlamry of Abbeville, GA; one great-granddaughter, Watson and his wife, Karen, all of Quincy and Brent brother, Mark H. Leonard of Columbus, MS and one Hailey Davis of Abbeville, GA; two great-grandsons, Watson of Phoenix, AZ; one daughter, Rita Faulkner and grandson, Carter W. Old of Chesapeake, VA. Grant Frazier and Brantley Paul Hewett of Tallahas- her husband, Kevin of Myakka City; 11 grandchildren Services will be held Wednesday, January 23, see; one great-great-grandson, Reed Samuel Davis of and two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and Abbeville, GA; two nephews, Millard Nixon of Lynn 2013 at 2 p.m. (CT) at Blountstown United Method- nephews that love her very much. Haven and John Andrew O’Bryan of Davie; two nieces, ist Church with Reverend Jim Jines officiating. In- Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 15 at First Presby- Sandra Sellars and Mary Francis Howard of Tallahassee terment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery in terian Church of Quincy. Interment followed in Sunny and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Blountstown. The family will receive friends Wednes- Dell Cemetery in Gretna. Services were held Friday, Jan. 18 at Adams Fu- day, January 23, 2013 from 1 p.m. (CST) until service McClellan Funeral Home in Quincy was in charge neral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Chipola time at Blountstown United Methodist Church. of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may Cemetery in Altha. Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge be made to the local Big Bend Hospice, 105 N. Jackson Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge of the arrangements. of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family re- Street, Quincy, FL 32351. quests contributions be made to Gateway Baptist Church CHERYL JOHNSON BUTLER Gideon Fund, 17667 Main Street North, Blountstown, BRISTOL–Cheryl Johnson Butler, 56, of Bristol, Tony Ross Yowell, SR. Florida, 32424 in her memory. Online condolences may passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 in her home sur- Sumatra–Tony Ross Yowell, Sr., 61, of Sumatra, be made at adamsfh.com. rounded by loved ones. She was baptized at an early passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 in Panama City. age and enjoyed sharing her testimony of what Jesus He was an antique salesman for Weefing Maritime Christ had done for her life. She was active in the Museum. He was a member of the first Assembly of God Church in Sumatra. Rivertown Community Church and loved serving her He was preceded in death by his sister, Patsy Charles McClellan family and friends. Her appreciation of gardening and Boyd. enjoying the beauty of her beloved river and forest was Funeral Home Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Yowell of Suma- received as a gift from her heavenly Father. tra; his parents, Ted R. Yowell of Utah and Betty D. Charles K. McClellan She was preceded in death by her mother Annette Licensed Funeral Director Boyd of Port St. Joe; two sisters, Brooke Ann Miles of Jacobs and her father, Tunnie Johnson. 42 years experience Kinard and Vickie Thomas of Port St. Joe; five sons, Survivors include her husband, Eric Butler of Bris- Tony R. Yowell, Jr. of Port St. Joe, Mark A. and Theus Call us — Let us explain how we can tol; two sons, Branden and Grant McDaniel, both of J. Yowell, both of Eastpoint, Bradley Miller of Sumatra conveniently handle arrangements Fairbanks AK; two brothers, Buddy Johnson of Porter, and David Miller of New York, 11 grandchildren and in Liberty County. TX and Jerry Johnson of Deland; two sisters, Melissa three great-grandchildren. Butler-Morgan/Morgan-McClellan Funeral Home Ogborn of Seattle, WA and Angela Mickel of Bristol; Memorial services were held Saturday, Jan. 19 at Building at 15 S. Jackson St., Quincy, 32351 three stepsons, Gavin, Colton and Justin Butler, all First United Pentecostal Holiness Church in Port St. Phone: (850) 627-7677 or 643-2277 of Bristol and numerous loving aunts, uncles and Joe and Sunday, Jan. 20 at First Assembly of God cousins. Church in Sumatra. Services were held Friday, Jan. 18 at Rivertown Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge Community Church with Kevin Yoder officiating. of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made Peavy Funeral Home Interment followed in Lake Mystic Cemetery. at adamsfh.com. Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge John Windon Godwin & Crematory of the arrangements. Quincy–John Windon God- win, 71, of Quincy, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 in Marianna. He was born in Blountstown and was a graduate of Blountstown High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam conflict and later worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker. He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Godwin; one stepson, Keith Mercer; two sisters, An- Your hometown funeral home since 1994 nette Bedgood and Earline Gurley. Funeral Services with Dignity, Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Chris- Serving Calhoun, Liberty tine and Harold Shepard of Bristol; his wife, Alice E. Caring and Professionalism. & surrounding counties Godwin of Quincy; one son, Brian Godwin and his wife, Brandie of Quincy; five grandchildren, Autumn, Marlon Peavy Shane, Peyton Yon and Bylee and Noah Godwin. A Hometown Funeral Director 674-5449 Memorialization will be by cremation. or Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge You Can Trust and Depend On! 643-5410 Visit us online: www.adamsfh.com of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made Telephone (850) 674-2266 at adamsfh.com. Page 12 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL January 23, 2013

Marching in memory of Dr. King The annual Martin Luther King march began Mon- day morning at Blount- stown City Hall and head- ed up S.R. 20 to River Street, ending up at St. Mary Church. Elected of- ficials, pastors, church members and community members all joined in for the annual march. DANIEL WILLIAMS PHOTOS

Unemployment comparisons for counties served by Unemployment Comparisons for Counties Served by the Chipola Regional the Chipola Regional WorkforceWorkforce Development Development Board Board The five counties served by the Chipola Regional December 2012 November 2012 December 2011 Unemployment Unemployment Unemployment Workforce Development Board have had their unem- County Labor Force Employment Level Rate (%) Labor Force Employment Level Rate (%) Labor Force Employment Level Rate (%) Calhoun 5751 5328 423 7.4% 5787 5348 439 7.6% 5787 5255 532 9.2% ployment rate drop from 8.6% to 6.9% between De- Holmes 8758 8189 569 6.5% 8783 8193 590 6.7% 8833 8145 688 7.8% Jackson 22394 20966 1428 6.4% 22445 20985 1460 6.5% 22389 20594 1795 8.0% cember 2011 and December 2012. Liberty 3319 3102 217 6.5% 3349 3131 218 6.5% 3302 3045 257 7.8% The regional unemployment rate is one percent be- Washington 9867 9041 826 8.4% 9907 9066 841 8.5% 10108 9056 1052 10.4% Region 50089 46626 3463 6.9% 50271 46723 3548 7.1% 50419 46095 4324 8.6% low the statewide average of 7.9%.

Liberty County’s unemployment rate is 6.5% and Comparison of November 2012 to October 2012 Comparison of November 2012 to November 2011 Unemployment Unemployment is tied with Holmes County for the second lowest in County Labor Force Employment Level Rate (%) County Labor Force Employment Level Rate (%) the region behind Jackson County at 6.4%. Calhoun -36 -20 -16 -0.2% Calhoun -36 73 -109 -1.8% Holmes -25 -4 -21 -0.2% Holmes -75 44 -119 -1.3% Information provided by the Florida Department of Jackson -51 -19 -32 -0.1% Jackson 5 372 -367 -1.6% Liberty -30 -29 -1 0.0% Liberty 17 57 -40 -1.2% Economic Opportunity shows Liberty County is the Washington -40 -25 -15 -0.1% Washington -241 -15 -226 -2.0% only county of the five served by the CRWDB having Region -182 -97 -85 -0.1% Region -330 531 -861 1.6% more people come into the county to work than resi- dents that leave to work in other counties.

Richard Williams, Executive Director of the CR- Note: The above is calculated using information released by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. By comparision since the November report the region has shown a labor force decrease of 182, and employment decrease of 97 and a decrease in those unemployed of 85. When compared to information from one year ago the same five county WDB, said labor inflow is unusual in a small county. region has experienced a labor force decrease of 330, and employment increase of 531, and decrease in those unemployed of 861. The region has shown a one year unemployment percentage decrease of 1.6%. All counties except Washington have shown an increase in the number of people employed. “Typically you don’t see labor flowing into a small county because most smaller counties don’t have a “What you normally see in smaller counties are Liberty’s unemployment rate was steady from large enough employment base or wages that are high lower wage scales and a lack of jobs that force more November 2012 through December 2012 with both enough to attract people from outside the county,” residents to leave the county in order to find opportu- the labor force and the employment level dropping Williams said. nities for work or competitive wages.” slightly.

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The applicant Sections 120.569 and 120.57, 1-23-13 FEET, THENCE NORTH 00 Georgia-Pacific Wood Products has provided reasonable F.S., or to intervene in this ______DEGREES 15 MINUTES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, LLC, Post Office Box 322, assurance that operation of proceeding and participate as WEST A DISTANCE OF 179.05 that BETTY BECKWITH Hosford, Florida 32334. proposed equipment will not a party to it. Any subsequent FEET, THENCE NORTH 89 the holder of the following adversely impact air quality intervention (in a proceeding IN THE CIRCUIT COURT DEGREES 17 MINUTES 30 certificate has filed said Facility Location: Georgia- and that the project will comply initiated by another party) will OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL SECONDS EAST, ALONG certificate for a tax deed to be Pacific Wood Products LLC, with all appropriate provisions be only at the approval of the CIRCUIT IN AND FOR THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF issued thereon. The certificate operates the existing Hosford of Chapters 62-4, 62-204, presiding officer upon the filing LIBERTY COUNTY, FLORIDA THIRD STREET A DISTANCE number and year of issuance, OSB Facility, which is located 62-210, 62-212, 62-213, 62- of a motion in compliance with OF 100.00 FEET, THENCE the description of the property, in Liberty County at 12995 296 and 62-297, F.A.C. The Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. CASE NO.: SOUTH 00 DEGREES 15 and the names in which it was Northeast State Road 65 in Permitting Authority will issue a 39-2011-CA-000167 MINUTES EAST ALONG assessed are as follows: Hosford, Florida. Final Permit in accordance with A petition that disputes the THE WESTERLY LINE OF the conditions of the proposed material facts on which the PENNYMAC CORP., FIRST AVENUE A DISTANCE Certificate No. 43 Project: This project proposes Draft Permit unless a timely Permitting Authority’s action is Plaintiff, OF 179.05 FEET TO THE Year of Issuance: 2010 to replace the motor on the petition for an administrative based must contain the following POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID existing forming bins baghouse hearing is filed under Sections information: (a) The name v. PROPERTY LYING IN THE Description of Property: with a larger motor with 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., and address of each agency NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE Commence at the Southeast increased horsepower. The or unless public comment affected and each agency’s JOHN A. HARRIS; CHRISTINA SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION Corner of lands lately deeded resulting additional airflow is received in accordance with file or identification number, if MARIE HARRIS; ANY AND 12, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, to Wilma McFadden, and run within the baghouse design this notice results in a different known; (b) The name, address ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES RANGE 8 WEST, LIBERTY South 175 yards to place to parameters. Particulate decision or a significant change and telephone number of the CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, COUNTY, FLORIDA. begin; thence run West 70 emissions are not expected of terms or conditions. petitioner; the name address UNDER, AND AGAINST THE yards, thence run South 17 ½ to increase. The project does and telephone number of the HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL Any person claiming an interest yards, thence run East 70 yards, not change pollutant emissions Comments: The Permitting petitioner’s representative, if DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE in the surplus from the sale, thence run North 17 ½ yards, limits. Authority will accept written any, which shall be the address NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD if any, other than the property to POINT OF BEGINNING. comments concerning the for service purposes during OR ALIVE, WHETHER owner as of the date of the Containing One-Fourth (1/4) Permitting Authority: proposed Draft Permit for a the course of the proceeding; SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES Lis Pendens must file a claim acre, more or less, in Section Applications for air construction period of 14 days from the date and an explanation of how the MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST within 60 days after the sale. 31, Township 1 North, Range permits are subject to review in of publication of this Public petitioner’s substantial rights AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, 7 West. accordance with the provisions Notice. Written comments will be affected by the agency DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR ATTENTION: PERSONS of Chapter 403, Florida must be received by the determination; (c) A statement OTHER CLAIMANTS; AND WITH DISABILITIES LESS AND EXCEPT that Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters Permitting Authority by close of when and how the petitioner TENANT. If you are a person with a deeded to Liberty County, 62-4, 62-210 and 62-212 of of business (5:00 p.m.) on or received notice of the agency Defendant(s). disability who needs any Florida, as per Deed recorded the Florida Administrative before the end of the 14-day action or proposed decision; accommodation in order in O.R. Book 36, Page 512- Code (F.A.C.). The proposed period. If written comments (d) A statement of all disputed NOTICE OF SALE to participate in a court 513, of the Public Records of project is not exempt from air received result in a significant issues of material fact. If there proceeding, you are entitled, at Liberty County, Florida. permitting requirements and change to the Draft Permit, are none, the petition must so NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN no cost to you, to the provision an air permit is required to the Permitting Authority shall state; (e) A concise statement pursuant to an Order of of certain assistance. Please Name in which assessed: perform the proposed work. revise the Draft Permit and of the ultimate facts alleged, Final Summary Judgment of contact: ESTATE OF HATTIE MURRAY The Permitting Authority require, if applicable, another including the specific facts the Foreclosure dated November C/O NATHANIEL MURRAY responsible for making a Public Notice. All comments petitioner contends warrant 1, 2012, entered in Civil Case Danny Davis, Court Technology permit determination for this filed will be made available for reversal or modification of the No. 39-2011-CA-000167 of the Office Said property being in the project is the Department of public inspection. agency’s proposed action; (f) Circuit Court of the Second Office of Court Administration County of Liberty, State of Environmental Protection’s A statement of the specific Judicial Circuit in and for Liberty Petitions: A person whose 301 S Monroe St, Rm 225 Florida. Air Resource Section in the rules or statutes the petitioner County, Florida, wherein the substantial interests are Tallahassee, FL 32303 Northwest District Office. The contends require reversal or Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell affected by the proposed (850) 577-4401 Unless such certificate shall Permitting Authority’s physical modification of the agency’s to the highest bidder for cash permitting decision may be redeemed according to and mailing address is: 160 proposed action including an on 5 day of February, 2013, at petition for an administrative at least 7 days before your law the property described W Government Street, Suite explanation of how the alleged 11:00 a.m. at the Front Door of hearing in accordance with scheduled court appearance, in such certificate shall be 308, Pensacola, Florida facts relate to the specific rules the Liberty County Courthouse, Sections 120.569 and 120.57, or immediately upon receiving sold to the highest bidder at 32502-5740. The Permitting or statutes; and, (g) A statement Highway 20, Bristol, Florida F.S. The petition must contain notification if the time before the front door of the Liberty Authority’s telephone number of the relief sought by the 32321, relative to the following the information set forth below the scheduled appearance County Courthouse at 11:00 is 850/595-8300. petitioner, stating precisely the described property as set forth and must be filed with (received is less than 7 days; if you are A.M. E.S.T. on the 22nd day of action the petitioner wishes the in the Final Judgment, to wit: by) the Department’s Agency hearing or voice impaired, call February, 2013. Project File: A complete agency to take with respect to Clerk in the Office of General 711. project file is available for the agency’s proposed action. LOT 7, BLOCK D, Counsel of the Department Dated this 11th day of January, public inspection during the A petition that does not dispute NEAL SUBDIVISION, A of Environmental Protection DATED AT BRISTOL, FLORIDA 2013. normal business hours of 8:00 the material facts upon which SUBDIVISION AS PER at 3900 Commonwealth THIS 1 DAY OF NOVEMBER, a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday the Permitting Authority’s MAP OR PLAT THEREOF Boulevard, Mail Station #35, 2012 KATHLEEN E. BROWN through Friday (except legal action is based shall state that RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Tallahassee, Florida 32399- CLERK OF CIRCUIT holidays), at the physical no such facts are in dispute 1, PAGE 1 OF THE PUBLIC 3000 (Telephone: 850/245- ROBERT HILL CLERK OF COURT OF LIBERTY address indicated above for and otherwise shall contain the RECORDS OF LIBERTY 2241). Petitions filed by any THE CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY, FLORIDA 1-16 T 2-6 the Permitting Authority. The same information as set forth COUNTY, FLORIDA, ALSO persons other than those LIBERTY COUNTY, FLORIDA complete project file includes above, as required by Rule 28- DESCRIBED AS: ______the Draft Permit, the Technical entitled to written notice 106.301, F.A.C. under Section 120.60(3), F.S., The above is to be published in: Evaluation and Preliminary COMMENCING AT THE PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT must be filed within 14 days Because the administrative The Calhoun Liberty Journal, Determination, the application SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT of publication of this Public hearing process is designed 11493 NW Summers Road, and information submitted SECTION 12 AND RUNNING Notice or receipt of a written to formulate final agency Bristol, FL 32321 by the applicant (exclusive THENCE NORTH 00 Florida Department of notice, whichever occurs first. action, the filing of a petition of confidential records under DEGREES 18 MINUTES 30 Environmental Protection Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., means that the Permitting Copies To: Section 403.111, F.S.). SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE Air Resource Section, however, any person who Authority’s final action may MORRIS-HARDWICK- Interested persons may contact OF 1779.20 FEET, THENCE Northwest District Office asked the Permitting Authority be different from the position SCHNEIDER, LLC the Permitting Authority’s NORTH 89 DEGREES 41 Draft Title V Source Air for notice of agency action may taken by it in this Public Notice ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF, project engineer for additional MINUTES 30 SECONDS Construction Permit file a petition within 14 days of of Intent to Issue Air Permit. 5110 EISENHOWER BLVD, information at the address and WEST A DISTANCE OF 168.30 Project No. 0770010-015-AC receipt of that notice, regardless Persons whose substantial SUITE 120, phone number listed above. In FEET, THENCE NORTH 00 Georgia-Pacific Wood of the date of publication. A interests will be affected by TAMPA, FL 33634 addition, electronic copies of DEGREES 15 MINUTES Products LLC, petitioner shall mail a copy of any such final decision of the these documents are available WEST A DISTANCE OF 168.30 Hosford OSB Facility the petition to the applicant at Permitting Authority on the CHRISTINA MARIE HARRIS on the following web site: FEET, THENCE NORTH 00 Liberty County, Florida the address indicated above, application have the right to 736 WILDERNESS ROAD, http://www.dep.state.fl.us/air/ DEGREES 15 MINUTES at the time of filing. The petition to become a party to EASTPOINT, FL 32328 emission/apds/default.asp. WEST A DISTANCE OF Applicant: The applicant failure of any person to file a the proceeding, in accordance 245.00 FEET TO THE POINT for this project is Georgia- Notice of Intent to Issue Air petition within the appropriate with the requirements set forth JOHN A. HARRIS OF BEGINNING. THENCE Pacific Wood Products LLC. Permit: The Permitting Authority time period shall constitute a above. 736 WILDERNESS ROAD, SOUTH 89 DEGREES 17 The applicant’s authorized gives notice of its intent to waiver of that person’s right EASTPOINT, FL 32328 MINUTES 30 SECONDS representative and mailing issue an air construction permit to request an administrative Mediation: Mediation is not 1-23, 1-30 JOURNAL JOB MARKET

Lo o k i n g f o r Wo r k 10 positions - Temporary/Seasonal work planting, cultivat- The School Board of Liberty County Class A CDL ing, harvesting and preparing plants for sale. From 2/15/2013 Home repair Flatbed Drivers to 12/15/2013 at D. R. Snell Nursery, Inc., Frederick and Carroll Counties, MD. Three months previous experience required. Sat- JOB OPENING and maintenance, Home on the Weekends! The School Board of Liberty County is accepting applications All Miles PAID urday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. $10.87/hr for the following position for the 2012-2013 school year. A plumbing, cabinet or current applicable AEWR. Workers are guaranteed 3/4 of work (Loaded & Empty)! complete Certified Application listing Three (3) Professional facelifts, medium hours of total period. Work tools, supplies, equipment supplied by References and Resume is required. It will need to be submitted backhoe work, trench- Lease to Own - No Money employer without charge to worker. Housing with kitchen facilities in the Vacancies section under Human Resources/Careers of provided at no cost to only those workers who are not reasonably the online application at the LCSB website, www.lcsbonline. ing waterlines, and Down Call for more able to return same day to their place of residence at time of recruit- org. On the Current Job Openings page, click on the “Link”, sewer lines. ment. Transportation and subsistence expenses to work site will under “How to Apply” beside the position you are interested in information applying for. After completing the Certified Application, it must be paid to nonresident workers not later than upon completion of be attached to the position. Resume can be attached to the Call me 237-2101 (888) 880-5911 50% of the job contract. Interviews required. Apply for this job at online application under the “Attachment” drop down menu, 1-9 T 1-30 nearest State Workforce Agency in state in which this ad appears, faxed into the District Office at 850-643-5131 or you can bring or One Stop Career Center 16908 Northeast Pear Street, Suite 2, it to the District Office. Any computer with internet access can Stretch your dollars with an Blountstown, FL 32424. Provide copy of this ad. MD Job Order be used, i.e. (Library, One Stop Career Center, Adult School, #265849. etc.). advertisement in The Journal! Those without computer access may come to the District Administration office and complete your application. Assistance will be provided, if needed. CURRENT SALARY SCHEDULEA Reasonable accommodations for completing 25 positions - Temporary/seasonal work plant- 5 positions - Temporary/seasonal work planting, forms and interviews are available for people with disabilities ing, cultivating and harvesting nursery stock cultivating and harvesting nursery stock, trees, when requested in advance. For a request for reasonable in wholesale nursery. From 2/11/2013 to in a balled and burlap tree nursery, operation of accommodations, please contact the Office of the 11/25/2013 at Willoway Nurseries, Inc., Lo- 50+ HP nursery equipment. From 2/15/2013 to Superintendent. rain and Erie Counties, OH. Six months veri- 12/15/2013 at Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc., Madi- English Teacher son, OH. This job requires a minimum of three fiable previous wholesale nursery experience Liberty County High School required. Saturday worked required. Must be months (480 hours) of verifiable prior experi- ence working in a field grown woody ornamental QUALIFICATIONS: able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer is a U.S. (1)Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. Department of Agriculture-certified Drug Free (balled and burlap) nursery and tree production (2)Certified in the appropriate area or willing to work toward Workplace employer (see attached Certificate). operation, including specifically the operation of certification. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing required. 50+ HP nursery equipment. Must be able to op- (3)Must provide written references upon request from the Prefer bilingual (English/Spanish) with ability erate 50+ HP nursery equipment. Post-hire em- Superintendent. to read work orders and manuals in English ployer-paid drug testing required. Saturday work KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: and write reports. $12.24/hr or current appli- required. Must be able to lift/carry 100 pounds. Knowledge of child development and especially of cable AEWR. Workers are guaranteed 3/4 of $11.74/hr or current applicable AEWR. Workers characteristics of children in the age group assigned. are guaranteed 3/4 of work hours of total pe- Knowledge of prescribed curriculum. Knowledge of current work hours of total period. Work tools, sup- educational research. Basic understanding and knowledge plies, equipment supplied by employer without riod. Work tools, supplies, equipment supplied of use of current technology. Knowledge of learning styles charge to worker. Housing with kitchen facilities by employer without charge to worker. Housing and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student provided at no cost to only those workers who with kitchen facilities provided at no cost to only learning styles. Skill in oral and written communication with those workers who are not reasonably able to re- students, parents, and others. Ability to plan and implement are not reasonably able to return same day to activities for maximum effectiveness. Ability to effectively their place of residence at time of recruitment. turn same day to their place of residence at time assess levels of student achievement, analyze test results, Transportation and subsistence expenses to of recruitment. Transportation and subsistence and prescribe actions for improvement. Ability to maintain work site will be paid to nonresident workers expenses to work site will be paid to nonresident appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe workers not later than upon completion of 50% and orderly environment in which to learn. Ability to work not later than upon completion of 50% of the effectively with peers, administrators and others. of the job contract. Interviews required. Apply job contract. Interviews required. Apply for this COMPENSATION: for this job at nearest State Workforce Agency in job at nearest State Workforce Agency in state Salary Range: $31,770.00—$52,105.00 state in which this ad appears, or One Stop Ca- in which this ad appears, or One Stop Career Applications will be received from: reer Center 16908 Northeast Pear Street, Suite Center 16908 Northeast Pear Street, Suite 2, January 11, 2013 – January 25, 2013 (5:00 PM) Blountstown, FL 32424. Provide copy of this 2, Blountstown, FL 32424. Provide copy of this ad. OH Job Order #OH552903. ad. OH Job Order #OH552995. Employment opportunities are offered without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or marital status. Page 14 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL January 23, 2013

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Joe Wood, the director of Public Work and Grants coordinator, addresses the Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners last week’s meeting. Plans for Tri-County Agricultural Park discussed by Liliane Parbot, contributing writer FL 32424, or Sheppard can be reached at: (850) If it takes one year to invest $1 million into a 674-4511. $10 million project, will it take another nine years The project seems well supported by all. to complete it? “It was something that needed to be pushed The future will tell! through to make it happen,” Brown said. “We have been working on this for eight to 10 In other business, Director of Public Work and years,” Ken Sheppard said. “The original project Grants Coordinator Joe Wood asked and obtained was $10 million and we are one million into it the board’s permission to restore the survey markers now.” of a property. The concrete markers were destroyed Sheppard was at the Calhoun County Commission during a recent resurfacing of the street. Angie meeting Tuesday, Jan. 15 with renditions of the Smith, Emergency Management director, brought future “Tri-County Agricultural Park,” which up the need to resurface Aola Road. already has been approved by all three counties: Also, Jim Brooks and Vicki Montford brought Liberty, Calhoun and Gulf. Following the meeting, the board up to date on the Catalyst Site Project Commissioner Lee Lee Brown walked over to funded through the Department of Economic Sheppard to take a closer look at the pictures. Opportunity and administered here by Opportunity “I think it will be great for all three counties,” said Florida of Marianna – which has applied and Brown. It will be a blessing for kids. It identifies received a Rural Infrastructure Fund Grant to us in our three counties; it’s a blessing.” assist in the construction of a wireless broadband The Tri-County Agricultural Park is to hold many network in support of nine rural hospitals. Other community activities, such as farmers’ markets, high impact economic development activities are animal sales, rodeos and there will be an RV park also taking place. Presently a majority of staff time for participants, whether they are farmers, animal is spent on the broadband grant, Brooks said. The owners or others, according to Sheppard. $24 million federal grant will bring high-speed There will be a pavilion for the farmers’ markets internet access to the underserved counties in and barns for animals. The main one-story building the RACECs (Florida’s Rural Areas of Critical Following last week’s meeting, Ken Sheppard and Calhoun will be 375 feet in length and 275 feet wide. It will Economic Concern). house offices for administration, management, an County Commissioner Lee Lee Brown discuss the many event coordinator, veterinarian clinic and more. benefits Tri-County Agricultural Park will bring to residents on Florida has three RACECs, two in North The project is sanctioned by the Florida Calhoun, Liberty and Gulf counties. Florida and one west of Lake Okeechobee. The Department of Agriculture, Sheppard said and much eight counties included in this area are: Calhoun, of the funding comes from the Legislature, government the other two have already approved it. Liberty, Gulf, Franklin, Gadsden, Washington, funding and grants. On Jan. 15 Sheppard addressed Donations are also greatly appreciated. “If someone Jackson and Holmes. The ultimate goal is to bring the board, saying: “We are just asking for additional wants to donate $9 million, we’ll be very happy,” industries, create well-paying jobs, capital investment assistance,” which the board approved. Calhoun was Sheppard said after the meeting. Donations of all sizes opportunities and economic growth throughout all of the third county to be approached with this request and can be sent to: 16834 S. W. 16th ST, Blountstown, the eight counties. Hog Butchering Day held The weather was perfect and the crowd good for the hog butchering Saturday at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown. We had snow birds from Canada and New York as well as visitors from all over the Panhandle. It takes many hours and hands to prepare for the day. Thursday was spent butchering a pig that was prepared Friday for the sausage, haslet stew, crackling, sauce and pig’s feet served Saturday. Our thanks to David White for butchering and Volena Barfield for explaining the anatomy of the heart to the children as well as those who helped with cutting off the meat. Country breakfast was prepared by caretak- ers Sam and Linda Carmen with eggs donated by Granny Smith Farms. Community shows The back bone and rice for lunch was cooked by Roman Wood and vegetables were cooked by support for teacher Francis Price. The setting up and cleaning up was done by our resident volunteers. Teresa Curl and her Our appreciation to all that generously donated their time to make the day a success. battle with cancer This event is just one of our events held here at As many citizens of Calhoun Coun- the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement that preserves ty know, Mrs. Teresa Curl is a much- our heritage. loved teacher at Blountstown High School. She is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia at Shands Hospital. Many people throughout the county are selling Team Curl tee-shirts to show our love and support to her. Friday, Jan. 25 is the last day to turn in orders to Dana Ayers at Blountstown High School. If you or your friends have been selling orders, please turn them and the money in to BHS by the deadline. Thank you for all of your help with this project.

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James W. Copeland AB1226/AU0001722 Lab and Pitt Bull mix, black male, Mercury motor, loaded, everything Miss Me jeans, size 5, only worn over one year old, not aggressive included, $8,000. Call 447-0526. once, $75. Call 762-2009. with other dogs, amazing with kids, 1-23, 1-30 f o r 1-23, 1-30 needs room to play, free to a good House Sale home. Call after 5 p.m. on week- in New Home for Barnett Quad 400 crossbow, 350 Apalachicola Wedding dress, size 18, $65. days to (850) 323-0404. FPS, 3 X 9 scope, back sling, ar- 3 BD, 2 BA, recently Call 237-2644. 1-16, 1-23 1-23, 1-30 sale in Altha row holder, in mint condition, $300. remodeled, manufactured 1,400 Sq. ft. 3BD, 2 BA with tile Call 674-1367. 1-16, 1-23 home, less than 2 blocks from and laminate flooring, metal roof, All coats 50% off and many Adult Chihuahua, small, dark other great deals. Everyone is red, house broken, answers by the the Gulf, Possible lease option. 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WSTARSCOPEW Week of Jan. 20 ~ Jan. 26, 2013 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Aries, patience and calm is the way out Leo, take advantage of the many op- Sagittarius, this is the perfect of a tricky situation. You also may want portunities for you to meet new people and week to correct any wrong impressions to keep your opinions to yourself until forge new friendships this week. You may you might have made. Be overly everything gets settled, which shouldn’t just meet someone who changes your life. generous with all the people you meet. take long. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Virgo, too much of a good thing can make Capricorn, speak up if you don’t Taurus, though you may be pinching pen- it difficult to focus on other tasks and like the way something is being nies that doesn’t mean you cannot make responsibilities. Make the effort to stay done. Change can’t happen if you a purchase that will benefit the household. focused so you don’t find yourself falling don’t voice your opinion, so overcome Make a budget so you’ll learn how to behind. your reservations. spend wisely. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Libra, you will likely find yourself in a Aquarius, if you want to broaden You may need to subscribe to a new way domestic groove over the next few days. your horizons you will have to explore of thinking, Gemini. The way you have Use the time to get creative in the kitchen, beyond your comfort zone. It may been doing things lately is not working out straighten up the abode and do some not always be comfortable, but it can too well. Ask a family member for advice. decorating. be adventurous.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Cancer, it can be easy to get into a routine Scorpio, don’t allow your emotions to get Pisces, you have many questions, and then in a rut. Try switching up just one the best of you during a disagreement this but not enough answers are coming thing from your daily tasks, and it could week. Be sure to gather all of the facts your way. Delve a little deeper this week. provide a breath of fresh air. before you form an opinion.

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Speaking to the crowd during the ceremony, LEFT: Carr School FFA Sentinel Cody Varnum. CEN- TER: FFA President Holley Bailey. RIGHT: FFA Treasurer Bryan Tyler. Carr School upgrades are celebrated Friday Staff, students and school board members were proud to show off the upgraded facilities at Carr School last week following the completion of a $300,000 grant project. The funds were awarded to address critical safety issues at the school, most notably replacing a leaky roof and changing out windows so they can serve as emergency fire escapes in the future. “It extended the life of that building for 50 years, at least,” said Calhoun County School Board member Danny Ryals. He explained all of the front windows were replaced, with the window space reduced by 30 percent and insulated to make it “very energy efficient.” He expressed the county’s appreciation for the help of inmate work Calhoun County School Board Member Danny Ryals speaks with Representative crews, who stayed on the job throughout the hot summer. Marti Coley after the ceremony.

ABOVE LEFT: Carr School Principal Darryl Taylor shares a few words with the crowd. CENTER: State Senator Bill Montford talks with Howard Johnson. RIGHT: Calhoun County Superintendent Ralph Yoder speaks to the group. BELOW: The guest speakers. JOHNNY EUBANKS PHOTOS

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