‘Lost’ hikers found 50¢ CLJ includes The Calhoun-Liberty News in training drill at tax .com Torreya State Park OURNAL by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor J Volume 31, Number 29 • Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Emergency workers were put to the test last week when they were sent out on a mock call at Torreya State Park to find a missing hiker. The location of the training drill was chosen because Former Brooksville Public of the challenges it offers, according to Liberty County Emergency Management Director Rhonda Lewis. The combination of hills and ravines provide many places for a park visitor to get lost. Radio and cell phone Works Director hired as new communication is spotty because of the park’s distance from the nearest cell phone tower. Despite the obstacles, searchers completed their task Blountstown City Manager in approximately one hour, according to Torreya Park Manager Steve Cutshaw. by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor “It was a perfect scenario and worked exactly as it An engineer from Brooksville was hired as the should,” said Cutshaw. new Blountstown City Manager following a round of Volunteers responded to a radio pageout at 6:45 p.m. candidate interviews on Friday. Thursday. When they gathered at the park they were told Emory Pierce, 64, spoke with the council that they were responding to a report from a frantic mother afternoon. Two other candidates were interviewed after who had not heard from her 16-year-old son who was him. Two others who were scheduled to meet with the camping there. board that day dropped out of the running; one that very Searchers divided up into teams and began the hunt morning, the other, just a couple of days earlier after for the missing teen, played by Cutshaw’s son, Heath. learning he had gotten another job. Planners threw in some surprises for participants, Once the interviews were completed, the council telling them the “camper” had not registered and could tallied up their score sheets. Pierce received 430 points be anywhere within a 2,000-acre block of the park, of a possible 450, while local applicant Nathan Goodman except for the primitive campsites, which had already had 347 points and Don Hart of Tallahassee received been searched. 270 points. Teams hit the trails and worked around communication A native of Gainesville who got his engineering degree problems to keep in touch. One team located a teenage from the University of Florida, Pierce joined the Army hiker - although not the one they were sent to find. He as a young man, went on to get a degree in business and was posing as the first hiker’s friend who had gotten worked in construction before returning to school to lost while trying to get help for the other teen, who had become an engineer. He has done consulting work in Jacksonville and worked for the Aqueduct Authority in See LOST HIKER DRILL continued on page 3 the Florida Keys. Emory Pierce to begin duties soon. He has worked as an engineer for the past 20 years, spending 12 Shoemake. “He will be able to give the council some years as the Brooksville Public guidance on engineering matters even when we are Works Director. dealing with an outside engineer.” He added that having “We liked the fact that he is an engineer in the city manager’s job will also save a civil engineer and has done a money, noting that it costs between $1,000 and $2,500 lot of in-house engineering in to have architect sign off on plans. Brooksville,” said Blountstown During Friday’s interview Pierce explained he lost that City Council member Tony job in Sept. 2009 after Brooksville City Manager Jennene See CITY MANAGER HIRED continued on page 3 Bristol man charged with making meth by Teresa Eubanks, a clear 20 ounce bottle of Journal Editor lighter fluid in the bathroom A man who had moved trash can. into a Bristol home just Deputies then looked four days earlier was through the couple’s arrested for possession outside trash can and found o f m e t h a m p h e t a m i n e a shopping bag from the a n d m a n u f a c t u r i n g Dollar Store that held two methamphetamine within empty packs of lithium 1,000 feet of a church batteries, stripped lithium Thursday. batteries, an empty box of Charged was Joseph pseudoephedrine pills with Folsom, 44. blister packs and a bottle of A tip from a citizen led lighter fluid. A receipt for Joseph Folsom deputies to the 12449 NW the cold medicine was also Pea Ridge Road residence found. Folsom shared with Norma Dishong admitted to deputies that Dishong. she had purchased the cold medicine in Sgt. Jamie Shiver of the Liberty County Blountstown at Folsom’s request and then Sheriff’s Office located Folsom and found gave them to him. several items relating to methamphetamine During a recorded interview with use in his vehicle, including a package of deputies at the sheriff’s office, Folsom coffee filters, a small container of acid and stated that he was in the process of Plaque honors Wilhoit Eubanks another of lye, two small containers with an manufacturing methamphetamine when Iris Eubanks, seated, talks with Liberty County Commissioner Albert unspecified amount of methamphetamine, Sgt. Shiver arrived at the home. He Butcher during a ceremony at the Road Department Office to dedicate a five lithium batteries and a black zip-up admitted that all the evidence that was plaque in honor of her late husband, J.W. “Fiddler” Eubanks. The plaque container that held a hypodermic needle recovered belonged to him and said no one is shown on the wall behind her and faces visitors as they enter the office. and a spoon with burnt residue. else was involved. For more on the event, please see page 11. TERESA EUBANKS PHOTO Inside the home, deputies recovered He is being held on $35,000 bond.

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School.....12 Pets & Their People...13 Gardening...14 Obituaries...15 Classifieds...16 & 17 Ditch the itch...18 Page 2 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 20, 2011 Blountstown man injured in early a.m. wreck A Blountstown man was SHERIFF’S LOG hospitalized with serious injuries C A L H O U N C O U N T Y after his car crossed the center July 11 line of the road and hit an •Richard Kyle, VOP (warrant), CCSO. oncoming semi in a 5:25 a.m. July 12 •Jack Stonewall Smith, VOSP, CCSO. accident last Thursday. •Bradley Allen Trickey, VOCP, CCSO. I n j u r e d w a s D o n n i e July 13 Grantham, 30. •Amy Lynn Nunez, VOCP (Washington County), According to the Florida CCSO. Highway Patrol report, •Bradley A. Trickey, VOSP, CCSO. July 14 Grantham was eastbound on •Dylan Johnson, possession of drug parapherna- S.R. 20, east of Tallahassee lia, possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, Blvd., when his 2000 Ford APD. Taurus went into the oncoming •Cathy Long, domestic battery, CCSO. lane. The front left of his car •William Sanders, domestic battery, CCSO. July 15 collided with the front left of a •Eric Tolley, possession of meth, CCSO. westbound 2006 International •Kenneth Layfield,possession of meth, possession truck, driven by Carlos Byrd, of listed chemicals, possession of drug paraphernalia, 28, of Tallahassee. CCSO. The impact sent Grantham’s July 17 •Jerry Don Thurman, VOP, CCSO. car spinning before it came to Donnie Grantham’s car is shown after it hit a semi truck Thursday morning on S.R. 20. PAUL MATTICE PHOTO a final rest in the eastbound L I B E R T Y C O U N T Y lane. The truck rotated in a Both men were transported to Bay Trooper C. Condo-Varner. Grantham July 12 counter-clockwise direction before Medical Center. was cited for failure to maintain a •James Harold Blocker, petty theft, trespassing, overturning, blocking both lanes. The crash was investigated by FHP single lane. LCSO. •Cody Tucker, petty theft, trespassing, LCSO. July 13 compiled by Journal •Breeze Rochelle Bimms, failure to appear, ARREST REPORTS Editor Teresa Eubanks LCSO. •Amy Lynn Numez, holding for CCSO, CCSO. •Kristopher Bailey, domestic battery (warrant), LCSO. •Lisa Pumphrey, holding for CCSO, CCSO. Two arrested on meth charges in traffic stop •Karl Pulvermullar, VOP, self. A 51-year-old Blountstown containing pseudoephedrine in July 14 man known to have made the truck, along with a blue bank •Joseph Folsom, manufacturing of methamphet- amine, LCSO. over 20 purchases this year bag that held two plastic straws, a •Cathy Long, holding for CCSO, CCSO. of cold medicines containing glass pipe with methamphetamine July 15 pseudoephedrine ­– commonly residue and a clear plastic •Derek Jackson, holding for Gadsden County, used in the production of container with a white powder GCSO. methamphetamine – was arrested substance later confirmed to be July 16 •Johnnie Petty, VOP, LCSO. after returning from Bristol, methamphetamine. where he had just bought more The items were found in the Listings include name followed by charge and identification of arresting agency. The names above represent those charged. We remind our readers that all are presumed cold medicine. center area of the front bench innocent until proven guilty. The arrest report noted seat. that deputies had received Kenneth Layfield Eric Tolley Tolley was charged with Blountstown Police Dept. information that the driver, possession of methamphetamine. July 11 through July 17, 2011 posted 35 mph speed limit. Kenneth Layfield was cooking Layfield was charged with Citations issued: methamphetamine at his home. When Tolley was searched, a possession of methamphetamine, Accidents...... 02 Traffic Citations...... 16 Layfield and his passenger, Eric clear plastic container that held a possession of drug paraphernalia and Special details (business escorts, traffic details)....112 white substance was found. The Business alarms.....01 Residential alarms...... 02 Shane Tolley, 32, also of Blountstown, possession of listed chemicals for Complaints...... 47 were traveling west on S.R. 20 on contents later tested positive for the cold medication. A receipt for Friday when they were stopped methamphetamine. that day’s purchase of cold medicine by Cpl. Eddie Dalton and Deputy The sheriff’s office drug dog, was found in his wallet, along with Scotty Norris of the Calhoun County Gina, was walked around the truck several receipts from similar previous Sheriff’s Office. and indicated that an illegal substance purchases. The Law Office of According to the arrest report, was in the area of the driver’s door. Tolley was released from custody neither man was wearing a seatbelt Deputies found a pack of Allergy on $5,000 bond. Layfield is being and Layfield was going over the Relief & Nasal Decongestant pills held on $22,500 bond. Jo n n a Bo w m a n Bascom man arrested on drug charges A 19-year-old Bascom man was hidden behind a television set. arrested on drug charges after a When he looked through the living visitor to a trailer where he was room, he found a metal box in the staying in Altha walked into a room entertainment center. Inside were filled with smoke and recognized the two Ziplock bags - one with more odor of burning marijuana. than 20 grams of marijuana and the Two women went to the NE Fuqua other with marijuana seeds. Also in Circle residence July 13 to retrieve a the box were three pipes, a grinder, purse that had been left behind on an two pipe cleaners and digital scales. Has moved to a new location earlier visit and became upset when Johnson admitted ownership of the they realized that Dylan Johnson was marijuana and the paraphernalia. in order to better serve you. smoking marijuana. Dylan JOhnson He was arrested for possession of After one of the women told her more than 20 grams of marijuana and brother what was going on next door, During a search of the mobile possession of drug paraphernalia. 18831 SR 20 W he contacted Altha Police Chief home, Baggett searched Johnson’s He was given a conditional James Baggett. bedroom and found two bongs release. Suite B Teens charged in scrap metal theft at Hosford home Blountstown, FL A family enjoying a hot afternoon on July 12 after Abbie Fletcher, who through a trash pile. Fletcher in the pool was surprised to discover was outside with her family, heard reported seeing both take a dryer that a couple of teenagers were in voices coming from the back yard ring and a piece of flat scrap iron their back yard rummaging through behind a fence. from her property to a truck parked Telephone their trash in search of scrap metal. She followed the sound and saw next door. A deputy was dispatched to the Cody Tucker, 19, and 18-year- The two were arrested for petty (850) 237-2020 NE Bo Street residence in Hosford old James Harold Blocker digging theft and trespassing. July 20, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 3

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injured his leg. The script for up to help and give it all they the drill called for the second have. “They’re doing this hiker to be a diabetic who for no pay and no glory,” was found in a disoriented Lewis said. “It makes me state. really proud.” T h e i r t a r g e t w a s About 30 emergency discovered around 9:15 p.m. workers took part in the at the highest point in the drill, which was coordinated park - Logan’s Hill, which b y T h e M a n a g e m e n t is about four miles southeast Experts, who set up the of the Gregory Home in the School Shooter Drill at park. Tolar School in May of 2010 “It was a little more of and a couple of months later a challenge than being in at Blountstown Elementary the national forest or at the School. river,” said Lewis. “I was The training programs impressed with our guys,” are paid for with Homeland she said, noting that most Heath Cutshaw is carried to safety by rescue workers Security funds. brought their own equipment during a Lost Hiker Drill Thursday at Torreya State Park. About twice a year, - including cell phones, the park gets a report of a flashlights and snake boots. going through the park had to use a missing hiker. Sometimes “We may not have all the bells and “talkaround” channel on their radios rangers have to call on additional Authorized whistles but we were able to utilize and had to climb up to the tops of help from Liberty County Search what we have in a very efficient ravines to be heard. The drill also and Rescue. manner,” she said. She hopes to Dealer of raised questions about locating Last week’s event was the first find funding to buy supplies to keep a basket to move out an injured drill on the grounds of the state park on hand for future searches and person. While the park has an ATV, and gave volunteers a chance to would like to equip each team with a it’s important to know who has four- handheld GPS as well as good quality wheelers that can be borrowed for familiarize themselves with how to flashlights and mosquito repellent. longer searches. work in the area. “You can never “These exercises help us get And, she added with a laugh, “We have too much good training,” said better at what we do and recognize all learned we need to get in better Cutshaw, who helped coordinate the our shortfalls,” Lewis said. What shape to make it up all those hills.” event along with the Liberty County did they learn? “Communication is Above all, she said, Liberty County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency always an issue,” she said. Searchers has dedicated volunteers who show Management Office.

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Norman-Vacha said he trail through an abandoned unopposed and became one and their five-year-old allowed unauthorized railroad switching yard,” of the people overseeing daughter, Alexis, will work on a trail project. he said. Pierce, who said he his former boss. Pierce be making the move to “The city’s part of the was working under a “use it told tampabay.com that Blountstown soon. project was routing the or lose it” funding deadline, he didn’t pursue the job to Pierce was still on the got an exemption for retaliate against her. He road, making the five-hour the work and believed said he wanted to help build drive home, when he got Get healthy, attend our class: that the shortcuts he had up local businesses, build the news that he was hired. proposed were allowable up tourism, streamline Interim City Manager Traci under that exemption. He government services and be Hall dialed his cell number consulted with an agency a part of “good, responsible and held up the phone, inspector before installing government.” putting it on speaker, an 18-inch culvert to Pierce sees his new so that Mayor Winston Now solve a drainage issue position with Blountstown Deason could congratulate but didn’t learn until later as mutually beneficial, him and urge him to begin that it violated the permit explaining, “They have his duties “at your earliest exemption, according to a some construction projects opportunity.” Meeting at Calhoun Liberty news story on tampabay. coming up I’m very familiar Hall will continue as com. He was placed on with. As a former public interim manager for 30 leave and then fired by works director, I’ve dealt days before returning to her Hospital cafeteria beginning Norman-Vacha. with many of the things primary duties as the city’s Less than a year later, that will be going on in finance director. Pierce qualified to run Blountstown.” He adds, The search for a new for Brooksville City “I think I’ve got the skill city manager began after a Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Council. While his sole set and the experience to 3-2 vote not to rehire James opponent decided to seek help them out. I’m looking Woods in early January. another seat on the board, forward to it.” The City received over 70 and Pierce went into office Pierce, his wife, Alison applications. Thursdays at 5 p.m.

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20370 NE Burns Ave. • Blountstown Blountstown City Council member Janie Boyd (far right) questions an applicant during Friday’s interviews for a new city manager. Page 4 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 20, 2011 UF will host Peanut News from Field Day Thursday, The Pews Aug. 18 in Marianna Vacation Bible School The University of Florida will host its annual Peanut Field Day at the North Bristol Christian Church— Florida Research and Education Center “Big Wave Discover” Vacation Bible in Marianna, located at 3925 Highway 71 School will be held at Bristol Christian (one mile south of Greenwood), on Thurs- Church starting Wednesday, July 20 from day, August 18. Registration 6:30 to 8 p.m. for ages pre-K through third Wednesday, July 20 begins at 8 a.m. (CT) fol- grade. There will be a waterslide, jumper lowed by introductions and a picnic. Sp e c i a l ANNIVERSARIES and research tours. Topics VBS will continue on Thursday through Ol y m p i c s include: Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will Mark & Delane Todd Da y • Weed Control by Dr. conclude on Sunday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jay Ferrell with refreshments to follow. TODAY’S MEETINGS • Crop Rotation & Pea- For more information or to register • Rotary Club, noon, Calhoun-Liberty Hospital BIRTHDAYS nut Fertility Needs by Dr. please call Jill Davis at 643-2658. • AA, 7 p.m., Calhoun County Old Ag Bldg. east door, in front of jail Lisa Hosford Smith, David Wright > > > • Boy Scouts Troop 200, 6:30 p.m., Mormon Nancy Dillmore & • Fighting the Rapidly Church, Bristol Changing Battle of Soilborne Diseases Mt. Zion United Pentecostal • Alzheimer’s Project support group, 11:30 Richard Allen Parrish Church — Come and join the amazing p.m., First Baptist Church of Bristol by Dr. Tim Brenneman adventure exploring the Big Apple with us • Control of Foliar Diseases by Dr. at Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Church. Nicholas Dufault The week begins on Monday, July 25 and Thursday, July 21 • Strategies for Control of Root Knot ends with family night on Friday, July 29. BIRTHDAYS Nematode by Dr. Bob Kemerait The times are 6 to 8 p.m. Kids five years James Kersey & Mark Todd • Peanut Varieties by Dr. Barry and up are welcome. Tillman They will learn important truths about TODAY’S MEETINGS • Irrigation Strategies with Primed Ac- • AA, 7 p.m., basement of Calhoun County Courthouse the love of Jesus Christ, play games and • Mossy Pond VFD, 7 p.m., Fire House climation by Dr. Diane Rowland make many crafts to take home. • Alzheimer’s Project support group, 4 p.m., Calhoun Liberty Hospital Lunch will be provided after the field The church is located at 17177 Hwy. tour. 65 in Hosford. Friday, July 22 For more information call (850) 394- For more information, call 643-1038. 9124. BIRTHDAYS > > > Rita Lewis Mission 180 to host Gateway Baptist Church — Gateway Baptist Church will be presenting Celebrate Recovery, Releasing Your Praise, Vacation Bible School August 1-5 from 6 p.m., Rivertown Hammock Day Community Church 6 to 8 p.m. Children age three through Receiving Your Healing middle school are invited. The theme is Saturday, July 23 Conference on July 22-23 Beach Blast and we welcome your chil- On Friday and Saturday, July 22-23 at dren or grandchildren to join us for this Enjoy your favorite BIRTHDAYS exciting time. Libby McFalls 7 p.m. (ET), Mission 180 will be hosting The church is located next to the Post summer activity with a special two-day event featuring Danny Office in Blountstown. family and friends! Dance, 8-12 p.m. at the McSpaddin. Legion Hall in Blountstown Each night we will be gathering to focus Fundraiser on taking our praise and worship to the next Chipola Community Church— level and examining how it directly relates Chipola Community Church will be having Sunday, July 24 to physical, mental and spiritual healing. a rock-a-thon on Friday, July 22 from 5 Attend the If you are seeking to go deeper with God p.m. to 1 a.m. All proceeds will go to the Amelia Church of through praise and worship or need a heal- purchase of a generator for the church. Earhart your choice ing touch from God, you do not want to Every dollar donated will give one chance Day this Sunday miss this special event. of winning $50. Mission 180, located in Bristol on High- The church is located on Jim Godwin way 20 between 180 Fitness and Severance Road between Altha and Blountstown. Monday, July 25 Sign Art, is a new outreach ministry that For more information please call 674- meets every Friday night for fellowship, 8802 or 674-1230. BIRTHDAYS Dani Strickland, praise and worship and sharing of God’s Steve Bailey word. M180 shares a burning passion to Swim lessons set at & Sue Pitts spread the Gospel and serve our community Chipola for August with the love of Christ! MARIANNA-Chipola College will of- TODAY’S MEETINGS For more information call us at (850) • Walk-A-Weigh Program, 9 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park Civic Center 228-9232. fer the final swimming lessons for ages four • Altha Boy Scouts, 7 p.m., Altha Volunteer Fire Department and up. Lessons are based on a combination • AA, 6 p.m., Altha Community Center of nationally-recognized methods. • Calhoun Children’s Coalition, 9 a.m., WT Neal Civic Center The following are the dates for Session • Blountstown Lions Club, 6 p.m., Apalachee Restaurant 4: Aug. 8-18 with registration deadline Tuesday, July 26 5,375 Aug. 1. That’s how many copies of Classes are available at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. BIRTHDAYS The Calhoun-Liberty Journal or 7 p.m. Sessions are Monday through Dana Burns & Dwight Van Lierop Thursday for two weeks of 45-minute were distributed last week, lessons. Cost is $45 for each session. TODAY’S MEETINGS ensuring plenty of coverage for Pre-registration is required with a $5 late • Boy Scout Troop 206, 7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park Civic Center • Sit-n-Sew meeting, 6 pm., First United Methodist Church your community announcements registration fee. Youth Hall on Clinton St. Marianna (behind Marianna Post Office). and great response for our For information, visit the Pool web page • Bristol Lions Club, 7 p.m., Apalachee Restaurant business advertisers! at www.chipola.edu • Blountstown Chapter #179 O.E.S., 7 p.m., Dixie Lodge in Blountstown.

The Calhoun-Liberty Journal is JOURNAL STAFF published each Wednesday Johnny Eubanks...... Publisher by the Liberty Journal Inc., Teresa Eubanks...... Editor Summers Road, P.O. Box 536, The Calhoun-Liberty Journal Sandra Brown...... Bookkeeper Located at 11493 NW Summers Road in Bristol Bristol, FL 32321. Debbie Duggar...... Advertising Annual subscriptions are $18. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 536, Bristol, FL 32321 Angie Davis...... Production Assistant Periodicals postage paid at Bristol, FL TELEPHONE (850) 643-3333 Fax (850) 643-3334 OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. M-F, POSTMASTER: Send address corrections EMAIL: [email protected] (USPS 012367) to: P.O. Box 536, Bristol, FL 32321. ADS: [email protected] Summers Road Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. July 20, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 5 “Come Home to Rehab” THE ARTS

•Nursing Services •Physical Therapy Guest instructors provide summer •Speech Therapy •Occupational Therapy workshop for ballerinas in Bristol •Outpatient Services •Orthopedic Problems Guest instructors Bernadette Sims and during the workshop but the students also •Respite Care •Neurological Disorders Lauren Hamilton, both of The Northwest enjoyed classes in shapes and sketching Florida Ballet ,were in residence in Bristol and watercolors, presented by Sims. The Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center provides for a Summer Intensive Workshop the week students also enjoyed a class on beginner of July 11. photography taught by Blountstown pho- short-term and long-term care in a warm, personal man- Sims founded the Northwest Florida tographer Ben Hall. ner. Ours is a flexible interdisciplinary approach to Ballet approximately 40 years ago and At the end of the week the students par- healthcare, centered on caregiver compassion, offered Hamilton is a professional ballerina under ticipated in a performance for their families in a comfortable home-like setting. contract to the Connecticut Ballet. which included choreography by both Sims The workshop was sponsored by the and Deck. Artwork created by the young Bristol Ballet School under the direction ladies and a slide show of the week’s activi- Blountstown Health and Rehab of Bonita Deck. Eighteen young ladies, ties was on display. The performance was 16690 SW Chipola Road, Blountstown ranging in ages 8 to 16 years and from four held at Veterans Memorial Civic Center counties, who are enrolled in the school’s in Bristol. Our community should be very Telephone (850) 674-4311 “gifted” program attended. Not only was proud of the talent displayed by the local classical ballet and character dance taught young ladies. Dean Mitchell: Rich in Spirit exhibition LIBERTY COUNTY opens July 29 at Gadsden Arts Center Quincy native and award-win- NOTICE OF ELECTION ning artist Dean Mitchell returns On May 5 a special election was called to levy a School Capital Out- to the Gadsden Arts Center this lay Surtax as authorized by 212.055(6), Florida Statutes. This special month to share the largest col- election is open to all registered voters in Liberty County and is to lection of Mitchell paintings ever be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. The substance of the ballot is- shown at one time in the region. sue is as follows: The Dean Mitchell: Rich in Spirit exhibition, opening July 29 at 6 LIBERTY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT p.m., celebrates the extraordinary REFERENDUM FOR THE LEVY OF SALES SURTAX qualities in ordinary things and ELECTION FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY people who are poor in material wealth, but rich in intangible ways. Shall the Liberty County School District levy a school capital outlay sur- Rich in Spirit includes paintings of tax of .5 percent for a period of ten (10) years beginning September 1, Gadsden County’s architecture and 2011 and ending August 31, 2021, with collections commencing upon people, a testament to those who passage of the referendum, to finance educational facilities, including quietly, and with dignity, struggle construction, reconstruction, renovation, remodeling, land acquisition to support each other and their and improvement, retrofitting and the purchase of technology equipment, community, demonstrating the hardware and software for the Liberty County School District? beauty in scenes overlooked by most people. Artist Dean Mitchell _____ FOR the ½ cents sales tax will offer a Gallery Talk on opening night at 6:30 p.m. _____ AGAINST the ½ cents sales tax Celebrate a Taste of Gadsden County from 7–9 p.m. immediately at a Dean Mitchell painting; one feels it and is drawn into it, and the impression SPECIAL ELECTION DATES following the Gallery Talk, as ten local lingers in the memory long afterward.... 3 Special Election Date – August 30,2 011 restaurants showcase a variety of special- That is the greatness of his art,” said Canton 3 Book Closing Date – August 1m, 2011 ties for guests to sample. Museum of Art Executive Director, M.J. 3 Early Voting – August 22 – 27, 2011 The Dean Mitchell: Rich in Spirit ex- hibition is a “must see” cultural event for Albacete. The exhibition will continue through October 29, 2011 with guided Early Voting will be conducted at the Liberty County Supervisor of Elec- our region. Characterized as a “modern- tours available by calling 627-5020, and tions office at the county courthouse from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. day Vermeer” by New York Times art critic Michael Kimmelman, Mitchell’s work has the Mainstreet Café open daily. If you are interested in receiving an absentee ballot for this special elec- been lauded by collectors, museums, and The Gadsden Arts Center is located on tion, make your request by doing one of the following: galleries nationwide. He is said to capture Quincy’s historic Courthouse Square at 13 • Call the Supervisor of Elections’ office at 850-643-5227, the soul of his subject matter, the spirit N. Madison St., just 10 miles from Talla- • Come by the Supervisor’s office at the courthouse, or behind the people and places he paints, hassee City Limits. Gallery, gift shop, and • Go to www.libertyelections.com/AbsenteeRequest.pdf, print, com- commenting on society through symbol- café hours are Tuesday through Saturday, plete and mail the form to: Supervisor of Elections, P.O. Box 597, Bristol, ism and a rich, textural, and luminescent 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $1 (members FL 32321. painting style. “One doesn’t merely look and children admitted free). Page 6 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 20, 2011 commentary Late Night Laughs A recap of recent observations by late night tV hosts. The U.S. is now in serious danger of defaulting on our foreign loans, which explains why today, China showed up and broke the Statue of Liber- ty’s kneecaps. — JIMMY FALLON

President Obama’s staff got raises of 8 per- cent, more than double the average for regular Americans, which is 3 percent. But to be fair, many of them will be unemployed next November. — JAY LENO

New Rule: Now that the social network ‘Google +’ has arrived expressly to try and de- stroy Facebook and Twitter the way Facebook and Twitter blew away MySpace right after MyS- pace obliterated Friendster the Internet must ad- mit that it doesn’t really understand the concept of “friendship.” — BILL MAHER

Spain’s running of the bulls is not nearly as scary as the U.S. event, the running of Sarah Pa- lin. — JIMMY FALLON

Mitt Romney is so boring, he introduced his own fragrance called “Unscented.” — DAVID LETTERMAN

It’s rumored that Arnold Schwarzenegger is working on a memoir. Yeah, it’s apparently over 500 pages long — and that’s just the dedication to his kids. — JIMMY FALLON

According to a survey by Charles Schwab, 16 percent of teenagers expect their parents to help New York’s Christian Lopez is them financially forever. I believe they’re called “philosophy majors.” — JAY LENO the new pride of the Yankees I think I know now why we are occupying Iraq. There still is, we learned "They're spoiled rotten. They In case we have to sell America and move to a last week, genuine hope for think they're such Hot Stuff. smaller country. — BILL MAHER the human race. AMERICAN Their owner is obnoxious. Their It was not to be found fans are gross and rude." The Treasury Department is shifting from pa- here in Washington, where Of course, neither Mead nor per to electronic savings bonds next year. But COLOR noisy public squabbling over by Mark Shields I ever met Yankee fan Christian don’t worry — the electronic bonds will be just as whether to take the United Lopez, to whom the open- worthless as the paper ones. — JIMMY FALLON States into Chapter 11 or Pundit Mark Shields has been on the handed Yankees organization to raise the nation's legal political playing field since Robert F. did give four luxury seats to I understand the Republican’s frustration. They debt limit has continued to Kennedy ran for president in 1968. After years of managing campaigns from the came in pretending to negotiate. The least Obama dominate. No, hope came to every game for the rest of this could do would be to pretend to listen. courthouse to the White House, he is season -- including the playoffs us in the unlikely and hefty now one of the most widely recognized –Bill Maher, on the debt ceiling talks 6-foot, 5-inch form of a young commentators in the U.S. -- and a bunch of Yankee attire and memorabilia. President Obama ordered Treasury Secretary cell-phone salesman named Timothy Geithner to take what little money we Christian Lopez of Highland ... Money's cool and all, but I'm Here is where the decency have left and buy lottery tickets. I don’t think that Mills, N.Y. only 23 years old, and I have a of Lopez becomes infectious. ever works. — JAY LENO The reason Lopez's name may lot of time to make that. It's his Because he could face a tax bill sound at least vaguely familiar is accomplishment." of up to $13,000 on the expensive It was so hot in the United Kingdom that Rupert that he, a lifelong Yankees fan, These, I submit, are the refreshing seats he was given and because Murdoch was hacking into the phone calls of Es- was in the bleachers where he words of an exceptionally classy "Miller High Life believes you kimos. — JAY LENO snagged Yankee captain Derek young man. Oscar Wilde once should be rewarded for doing the defined a cynic as someone who Jeter's 3,000th career hit, a home right thing, not penalized," that Will we default on our debt, and will Canada let run. The red-blooded, free-market knows the price of everything brewer publicly offered to pay us crash on their couch for awhile? thing for Lopez to do next was to and knows the value of nothing. –Stephen Colbert whatever Christian owes to IRS. auction the historic baseball on By that standard, Christian Lopez Then Brandon Steiner of Steiner eBay, where even in this dismal -- who simply did the right thing Scientists say life on Earth is wiped out every economy, he could have expected as he saw it -- may qualify as the Sports and Mitchell Modell of 27 million years, and we have 16 million years Modell Sporting Goods each left. So we’re all going to die just when we finally to get well over the $220,100 most uncynical human being in pledged a minimum of $25,000 get our debt paid off. — JAY LENO Andrew Morbitzer was paid in the Western Hemisphere. 2006 for the baseball Barry Bonds He was immediately criticized toward paying off Christian's I just read that George W. Bush is getting his hit for his 715th home run. in print and on talk shows for student loans. Just maybe, as own limited edition baseball card. You can tell it’s But Lopez, a 2010 graduate being a sucker and not cashing St. Thomas Aquinas taught us, Bush’s card because eight years after you buy it, of St. Lawrence University and in on his big chance. For me, an goodness really is diffusive of its value decreases $14 trillion. — JIMMY FALLON carrying more than $100,000 in unreconstructed Boston fan, the itself. New York Yankees have always student loan debt, announced At this dreary time when Republicans are job creationists. We know the immediately that he would forego inspired an unadulterated hate. runaway greed and organized rich create jobs. Democrats believe that jobs just any six-figure financial windfall. The gifted Bill Mead put it well: selfishness are epidemic -- in evolve from millions of years of stimulus packag- "I'm going to give it to Derek," "Most all good Americans hate the es. –Daily Show senior debt correspondent Wyatt Cenac Lopez announced during the Yankees. It's a value we cherish both public and private life -- the game. And as he later explained and pass on to our children like spontaneous, natural generosity The royal couple has left Los Angeles after a decency, democracy and the and class of Christian Lopez, a short visit. It’s the first time that two unemployed to reporters: "It wasn't about the new Pride of the Yankees, lift my people from another country have come to L.A. money -- it's about a milestone. importance of a good breakfast. and left. — JAY LENO I mean, Mr. Jeter deserved it. "Asked why, Mead explained: spirits and rekindle my hope. COMMENTARY July 20, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 7 The remarkable story of Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry WA S H I N G T O N — But that's only part of Few of us ever will meet a by Oliver North the remarkable story of Medal of Honor recipient. Oliver North is the host of “War Stories” on a modest American hero Fewer still ever will have Fox News Channel, the founder and honorary and his exceptional family. the opportunity to be of chairman of Freedom Alliance, and the author of He is also the recipient assistance to one. In part, “American Heroes in Special Operations.” of two Bronze Stars and that's because "The Medal" a Purple Heart from two -- our nation's highest military combat tours in Iraq and decoration, awarded for "conspicuous gallantry and six deployments to Afghanistan. He, his wife and their intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of four children know all too well the challenges military duty" -- is worn by just 85 living Americans. families face as they cope with multiple deployments and Since we were attacked on 9/11, the Medal of Honor life-changing injuries. They also know that the American has been awarded only nine times to the more than 2 people care. million Americans who have served in Afghanistan and Because of the severity of Petry's wounds, he had to Iraq. Army Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith, Marine Cpl. Jason endure multiple surgeries and more than two years of Dunham, Navy SEALs Lt. Michael Murphy and Petty recuperation at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Officer 2nd Class Michael Monsoor, Army Spc. Ross Antonio. While he was recovering there, the Petry family McGinnis, Army Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti and Army received support and encouragement from Freedom Staff Sgt. Robert Miller all received the recognition Alliance, an organization devoted to those who serve posthumously. our nation in uniform. On two occasions while he was at Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry receives the Medal of Honor Until last week, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta BAMC, Freedom Alliance provided financial assistance from President Obama on July 12 in Washington, D.C. was the only living MOH recipient of the nearly decade- to help his family with travel expenses that were not Petry lost is right hand when he threw back a grenade to long global war on terror. On July 12, in the East Room covered by the government. save the lives of fellow troops in May 2008 in Afghanistan. of the White House, President Barack Obama presented That support wasn't provided just because Petry is the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class a Medal of Honor recipient. When the calls come into Generous Americans who care about the sacrifices Leroy Petry for his extraordinary heroism during a bloody the Freedom Alliance Heroes Support Center from a being made on faraway battlefields and by military engagement May 26, 2008, in Afghanistan's Paktia military hospital, all that matters is that a wounded service families here at home have made it possible for the province. member's family needs help. The Petrys are just one Freedom Alliance Heroes Support Center to provide a Excerpts from the citation for then-Staff Sgt. Petry example of the hundreds of wounded military personnel broad array of programs for the troops, their spouses and describe how he "and another Ranger were engaged and and their families whom Freedom Alliance has provided their children. Taking hurting heroes to Major League wounded by automatic weapons fire from enemy fighters" with more than $1 million in financial grants in the past Baseball parks, National Football League games, fishing and how "under enemy fire, and wounded in both legs, four years. trips, hunting/sporting weekends and "dream vacations" Staff Sergeant Petry led the other Ranger to cover," where That's not all Freedom Alliance does for those serving all across America isn't intended to make headlines. But they were joined by a third Ranger. An enemy grenade our country. Thus far this year, the organization has sent one wounded Marine put it this way during a recent wounded his fellow soldiers, and a second grenade thousands of Gifts from Home care packages to troops outing: "It's the best time I've had since I got hit in landed in their midst. "Instantly realizing the danger, deployed overseas. Freedom Alliance also hosts and Afghanistan." Staff Sergeant Petry, unhesitatingly and with complete sponsors hundreds of dinners, picnics and "family days" As we watched the White House ceremony in which disregard for his safety, deliberately and selflessly moved every year to honor the troops and their families. Thanks Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry was being awarded the Medal forward, picked up the grenade, and in an effort to clear to Sean Hannity and Fox News, the Freedom Alliance of Honor, I turned to Tom Kilgannon, president of the immediate threat, threw the grenade away from his Scholarship Fund has provided more than $4 million in Freedom Alliance, to congratulate him on the quiet help fellow Rangers." As he released the grenade, it detonated, college scholarships to the children of service members the organization provided during the heroic Ranger's "amputating his right hand at the wrist and further injuring who have been killed or permanently disabled in combat recovery. Kilgannon shrugged and responded, "It's what him with multiple shrapnel wounds." or other operational missions. And it doesn't end there. we do."

Turning back to the Constitution is the only answer to solvency To the editor, to equal one million dollars; it would be 68 feet high to Cox’s Corner, “A $100 billion misunderstanding” is equal one billion dollars; it would be 6 1/2 miles high to misleading and full of misinformation. Mr. Cox invokes the equal one trillion dollars. 14th Amendment in order to try to legitimize the plunder SPEAK UP! The fact is that unless we stop the unbridled spending, of this and future generations, while using the threat of the we will spend ourselves into hyper-inflation and bankrupt Supreme Court as an incantation for totalitarianism. with a letter to the editor Write: The Calhoun-Liberty Journal, this nation into third world poverty. Turning back to the The fact is that the Constitution gives only the House of Constitution is the answer to solvency. We have to re- Representatives the authority to raise taxes, fund bills or P.O. Box 536, Bristol 32321 or email establish constitutional restraints on federal power. raise the debt ceiling. Anything else is the subordination us at [email protected] We must vote in Constitutional conservatives and of the individual to the state. hold them accountable. I encourage everyone to find and George W. Bush was a big government president and did allow Congress to spend too much. That doesn’t allow any thanks to Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and Barack Obama. join the local Tea Party and link arms to save this great other president to spend us into oblivion. Mr. Cox stated We all hear the words millions, billions and trillions, republic and our liberty. that Barack Obama only increased our debt by $1.573 but do we really understand the difference? Here is an We no longer have the luxury of sitting back and doing trillion. The truth is when he took over the White House analogy that I like to use to explain the difference: If you nothing. It will take all of us working together. the national debt was $9 trillion. Now it is $14 trillion, had a stack of $1,000 bills, it would be 6 1/2 inches high John Crocker, Kinard Page 8 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 20, 2011 June 30 special meeting minutes from the Liberty School Board Official minutes from the tract renewal agreement with and carried unanimously to June 30, 2011. and carried unanimously to 12. Motion was made by June 30 special meeting GCA Services, Inc. for the approve Adult School Fee 5. Motion was made by approve recommendation Hayes, seconded by Reddick of the Liberty County 2011-2012 custodial manage- Schedule to be effective July Hayes, seconded by Kever of the following personnel and carried unanimously to Commission as recorded ment services with no change 1, 2011, $30 per term. and carried unanimously to for summer work (Science approve Kelly Ford as 21st by the board secretary. in pricing. Peddie, Duggar 10. Motion was made by accept letter of resignation Camp) to be paid from the Century Community Learn- and Kever voted yes. Red- Reddick, seconded by Hayes from Tony Money effective EETT Competitive Grant at ing Center Paraprofessional The meeting was called to dick and Hayes voted no. and carried unanimously to June 23, 2011. their regularly hour rate: – 0081, replacing Alice Ed- order by Chairman Kyle Ped- 4. Motion made by Red- approve request to advertise 6. Motion was made by Mandie Fowler – June 27 wards, effective June 20, die. dick, seconded by Hayes within the 2010-2011 Liberty Kever, seconded by Reddick – July 1, 2011 2011. Members present at the and carried unanimously to County School Board Em- and carried unanimously to Samantha Newsome – 13. Motion was made by meeting were Tommy Dug- approve contract for SLP ser- ployee group for the following approve recommendation of July 5 – July 22, 2011 Duggar, seconded by Kever gar, Darrell Hayes, Roger vices for July 1, 2011 – July positions: the following personnel: Irene Myers – June 27 – and carried unanimously to Reddick, Logan Kever, Kyle 31, 2011 with Britt Day, 6 hrs *Technology Teacher – Bruce Kombrinck – Bris- July 22, 2011 approve Rebecca Perkins Peddie and Superintendent per week for 2 weeks in July Hosford School tol Youth Academy – July 1, 8. Motion was made by as 21st Century Community Sue Summers. at $50 to be paid from IDEA *ESE Teacher – Liberty 2011 through July 29, 2011. Duggar, seconded by Kever Learning Center Site Activity Title VIB. County High School (Contract expires June 30, and carried to approve rec- Coordinator (PE Paraprofes- The prayer was offered by 5. Motion was made by *Paraprofessional – Early 2011 and he is retiring July ommendation for transfer sional) – 0031, effective June Darrel Hayes and the Pledge Duggar, seconded by Hayes Learning Center 29, 2011.) of Vanesa Ford to the ESE/ 27, 2011. of Allegiance was led by Rog- and carried unanimously to Trikia White-DoDoo – Lib- PK position. Reddick, Kever, er Reddick. approve request to change 11. Motion was made by erty County High School, for Duggar and Hayes voted yes. EMERGENCY ITEM Assistant Principal Position at Duggar, seconded by Kever the 2011-2012 school year, Peddie voted no and stated Motion was made by Red- RECOGNITION WR Tolar K-8 School to an 11 and carried unanimously to pending completion of certifi- the transfer violates nepotism dick, seconded by Kever and Superintendent Sue Sum- month position beginning July approve Microsoft Volume Li- cation requirements. policy. carried unanimously to ap- mers recognized both W.R. 1, 2011. censing Agreement. Gerald L. Tranquille – Lib- 9. Motion was made by prove professional service Tolar and Hosford Elementary 6. Motion was made by 12. Motion was made by erty County High School, for Kever, seconded by Duggar contract for Kevin Williams and Jr. High for their School Reddick, seconded by Kever Hayes, seconded by Red- the 2011-2012 school year, and carried unanimously to for the 2011-2012 school year grade of A. and carried unanimously dick and carried unanimously pending completion of certifi- approve recommendation of (pending legal eligibility) to approve Liberty County to approve GED contract for cation requirements. William Cunningham to be HEAR FROM PUBLIC School Board Assistant 2012-2014. Seth Geiger to receive hired for Mechanic II position BOARD MEMBERS Michael Richter presented Principal WR Tolar K-8 Sal- Professional Service Con- effective July 1, 2011. CONCERNS an overview of insurance bids ary Schedule, 11 months, for PERSONNEL tract as Guidance Counselor 10. Motion was made by Discussion regarding dele- received so far. Insurance 2011-12 school year. 1. Motion was made by at W.R. Tolar. (Replacing Jeff Hayes, seconded by Reddick tion of Director of Special Pro- committee will meet Thurs- 7. Motion was made by Duggar, seconded by Hayes Sewell). and carried unanimously to grams position and deletion day at 2 p.m. Duggar, seconded by Kever and carried unanimously to Yolanda Morales – ESE accept letter of resignation of Director of Maintenance Kevin Williams gave an and carried unanimously approve Jeff Sewell as As- Summer Work to be paid from from Alice Edwards as 21st and Transportation to be put update on the boiler at LCHS to approve Liberty County sistant Principal at W.R. Tolar Title VIB, 15 days, 5 ½ hours Century Community Learning on the July 12 Agenda. and was told to proceed with School Board 2010-2011 K-8 School effective July 1, per day, $7.30 per hour. (This Center Paraprofessional – more information. Salary Schedule as of June 2011. is an additional aide needed 0081, effective June 8, 2011. ADJOURNMENT 30, 2011 for the 2011-2012 2. Motion was made by for a new child now attend- 11. Motion was made by Motion was made by Red- ADOPTION OF AGENDA school year. Reddick, seconded by Kever ing). Duggar, seconded by Kever dick, seconded by Hayes and Motion was made by Kev- 8. Motion was made by and carried unanimously to Samantha King – ESE and carried unanimously to carried unanimously to ad- er, seconded by Hayes and Hayes, seconded by Reddick approve Kyler Peddie as Summer Work to be paid from accept letter of resignation journ the meeting. carried unanimously to adopt and carried unanimously to Technology Teacher at Hos- Title VIB, 13 days, 7 hours per from Kelly Ford as 21st Cen- the Agenda with emergency approve the following 2010- ford Elementary & Jr. High day, $7.31 per hour. (Replac- tury Community Learning ______item. 2011 PAEC Resolutions: School for the 2011-2012 ing Rebecca Perkins begin- Center Site Activity Coordi- *PAEC Resolution school year. ning June 22 – July 14, 2011) nator (PE Paraprofessional) Superintendent CONSENT ITEMS *ESE Services Agreement 3. Motion was made by 7. Motion was made by – 0031, effective June 20, Sue Summers and Motion was made by Red- *Professional Develop- Kever, seconded by Hayes Kever, seconded by Duggar 2011. Chairman Kyle Peddie dick, seconded by Hayes and ment Center (PDC) Resolu- and carried unanimously to carried unanimously to ap- tion approve Dawn Arrant as ESE prove the following consent *Gateway Finance Reso- Teacher at Liberty County items lution High School for the 2011- A. Approval of Minutes *Gateway Student Resolu- 2012 school year. June 14, 2011 tion 4. Motion was made by June 16, 2011 *Dashboard Resolution Kever, seconded by Reddick B. Budget Amendments and carried unanimously to None 9. Motion was made by accept letter of resignation C. Bills June 30, 2011 Kever, seconded by Reddick from Kim Lewis effective

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Summer Volleyball The ladies from LCHS and Altha battled it out on Eldridge and Desrosier to the court during a summer volleyball program in Marianna on July 12. ABOVE: LCHS’s Ashley exchange vows Sept. 17 Smith digs deep to keep the ball in the air. LEFT: Carl Desrosier and Alvin and Wretha Webb of Altha Altha’s Carly Schwartz reaches high to keep the are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, ball going. BELOW: LCHS’s Shelby White makes Kristy Dawn Desrosier, to Kurt Michael Eldridge, the a jump to spike the ball on her opponents. While son of Michael and Donna Eldridge of Blountstown. no score was kept the girls enjoyed the staying on The bride-to-be is a graduate of Blountstown High top of their skills in a friendly competition. School and earned her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Chipola College. She is currently a registered nurse DANIEL WILLIAMS PHOTOS at Blountstown Health and Rehab Center. The groom is a graduate of Blountstown High School and earned a degree in Physical Education at Florida A&M University. He is currently self-employed. The couple will be married on Sept. 17 at Circle S Plantation at 5:30 p.m. (CT). All friends and family are invited. Notes of Thanks

The children of Mary Etta Rollins been truly blessed. like this is unbearable at times, your would like to express our heartfelt May you find the peace and faith generosity and good-nature comforts appreciation for the tremendous out- that our mother had instilled in us. May our hearts. Thank you for your expres- pouring of love and support through God bless and keep you all. sion of love for Beth McCoy. visits, food and flowers during our Love and appreciation from The family of Beth McCoy time of bereavement. the family of Mary E. Rollins We can not begin to list everyone The Liberty County Pony League who offered prayers and visited our Kimberly “Beth” (Morgan) McCoy baseball team would like to thank mother in her last year. She enjoyed life passed away unexpectedly on June 17. the many people and businesses that so very much and was always grateful Through this hardship, the family of donated their time and/or money to for her visitors. All of you helped to Beth McCoy has been so blessed with help us make it to Sebring to play in make her last years very happy. the support and encouragement from the Dixie Youth State Championship. We would like to make special our community. As such, we want to We did not bring home the title but had mention of doctors Iqbal Faruqui and express our gratitude to those who a good standing and great experience Misbah Farooqi for their years of care prayed for healing, comforted us in for the boys. Grant Conyers was the birthdays and devotion. Also, Calhoun County our time of sorrow, provided meals winner of the week at Panama City Norma Dunkle Senior Citizens, Calhoun Liberty Hos- or supplies to the family, sent flowers, Beach. A special thanks to Deanne Norma Dunkle will be celebrating her 66th birth- pital, N.H.C and Covenant Hospice for or made a donation on Beth's behalf. White for donating the week at Panama day on July 21. She is the mother of Wayne and their loving vigils. Through times like these it becomes City Beach and to Sammy Singletary Lynn Dunkle of Tallahassee and Tammy Simpson We are very grateful for our church even more evident how special it is for all of his hard work collecting dona- families, especially mother’s church, to live here in our small community. tions and selling watermelons. of North Carolina. She is employed at Blountstown Magnolia Baptist, who helped carry People have really pulled together to The Liberty County Pony Health and Rehab Center. She enjoys fishing and us through this trying time. We have help us through this. While a tragedy League baseball team spending time with her grandchildren.

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Plaque dedicated in honor of former County Commissioner Wilhoit Eubanks The community gathered at the Liberty County Road Department Saturday morning to cel- ebrate the memory of the late J.W. “Fidder” Eubanks by dedicating a plaque in his honor. ABOVE LEFT: Kenneth Green, who served with Fiddler on the Liberty County Commission, shared a story about the time a woman came before the board to ask for a $1,000 donation. Eubanks, who kept an eye on the county’s finances, made a point about fiscal responsibility when he asked the woman, “When’s the last time you paid your gar- bage bill?” He already knew the answer. Senator Bill Montford, center, expressed his admira- tion for Fiddler, saying, “He was at the end of his life but he was still looking out for the future of Liberty County.” He added, “He lived a good life because he was a County Commissioner Jim Johnson unveils the plaque. good man.”

Four of Wilhoit Eubanks’ siblings joined his immediate family at the ceremony. Seated, from left: Paul Eubanks, Iris Eubanks and Doris Traylor. Standing: Jimmy Lee Revell, Jeanine and Ricky Fiddler’s daughter, Jeanine Revell, with her husband, Ricky, her mother, Iris, and son Jimmy Lee. Revell, Betty Traylor and Johnny Eubanks. Teresa Eubanks PHotos

Fish Tales opens in Bristol Fish Tales Bait & Tackle, located at 12953 NW Central Ave. in Bristol, celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, July 16. Owner Gar Revell is looking forward to running his new store, which he says will offer many conveniences for lo- cal fishermen. He plans to have marine gas available soon along with anything else folks might need when they head to the river or their favorite fishing hole. Anyone who stopped by Saturday was treated to a taste of his daughter Millie’s lemonade and was welcomed by Gar along with family and friends. The store, which was remodeled from an old shed, will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. every day of the week. Pictured at left is Gar Revell, his wife, Latrel and their daughter, Millie, along with several folks who joined them for the grand opening. JOHNNY EUBANKS PHOTO Page 12 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 20, 2011 SCHOOL NEWS Prepare now for fall classes beginning Aug. 4 at Chipola MARIANNA-Application deadline for are located on the college website at www. the Fall Semester at Chipola College is Aug. chipola.edu. 4. Financial Aid application deadline for Several Associate in Science (AS) and Fall classes is Aug. 3. Workforce programs are offered which pro- Applications for Admission are avail- vide training for high wage jobs. Workforce able in the Admissions Office located in programs include: Automotive Service the Student Service Building or on-line at Technology, Cross-Over Law Enforcement www.chipola.ed to Corrections, Computer Systems Tech- Chipola offers the nology I, Firefighter II, Computer Systems Associate in Arts De- Technology II, Law Enforcement Officer, gree, the Associate Correctional Officer, Nursing Assistant in Science Degree (Long Term Care), Cosmetology, Cross- and Workforce De- Over Corrections to Law Enforcement and velopment programs. Patient Care Assistant. Bachelor's Degrees Associate in Science (AS) programs in Education include include: Business Administration, Early majors in Middle and High School Math Childhood Education, Computer Informa- or Science, Exceptional Student Educa- tion Technology, Fire Science Technology, tion and Elementary Education. A Busi- Criminal Justice Technology (Crime Scene ness Administration degree is available Track), Networking Services Technology, with concentrations in Management or Culinary Management, Nursing (RN and Accounting. A group of Chipola College students take a break between classes. LPN) and Recreation Technology. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) College Credit Certificate programs degree also is offered. The college also tinues to be the Associate in Arts (A.A.) college or university. Credits earned are include: Child Care Center Management, offers the Educator Preparation Institute, degree which is designed for students transferable and are applicable toward a Information Technology Management, a Teacher Certification program for those who plan to complete their first two years bachelor's degree. Curriculum guides that Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with a B.S. in a non-teaching field). of college work and then transfer to a outline requirements for specific majors and Paramedic. Chipola's most popular program con- four-year program at Chipola or another are available from Student Services and For information, call (850) 718-2211. Chipola athletes named Panther pulse to All Academic Teams MARIANNA-Though Chipola College’s athletic seasons have concluded, postseason academic honors continue to pour in from the state and national level. The Chipola Women’s Cross Country team was recently recognized as a NJCAA All-Academic Team for their academic accomplishments. The team of Courtney Hodges of Marianna, Macken- zie Willis Johnson of Marianna and Rebekah Wiltse of Alford balanced athletic ability with academic achieve- ment by combining for a 3.43 cumulative grade point average. In softball, Chipola’s Hannah Lovestrand (Wakulla) earned NJCAA Exemplary Academic Achievement hon- ors for her outstanding effort in the classroom during her two-year span at Chipola College. Earlier this spring, Lovestrand won the Charlton Keen Scholar-Athlete Award and the Neal Sportsmanship Award. Hosford students in front of the recycling learning center with employees Cyndy and Carole. The following Chipola student-athletes were named to the Florida College System Activities Association All-Academic Team: Courtney Hodges, Mackenzie Hosford’s 21st CCLC program celebrates nature Willis Johnson, and Rebehak Wiltse (Cross Country); Hosford School's 21st CCLC lahassee. We explored the wonders of tour on Wakulla Springs' jungle boat Ance Celmina, Sara Djassi (Women’s Basketball); Haley program celebrated their fifth week recycling, reducing and reusing. and enjoyed the numerous animals in Adkinson, Mayra Akamine, Elizabeth Krauser, and Han- of summer camp with a theme of Students had fun learning how Florida's ecosystem. nah Lovestrand (Softball) and Carlos Alegria (Baseball). Exploration Nature Network. From the facility recycles styrofoam, We learned about the animal habi- Panhandle Conference All-Academic Team selections forest layers to types of forests and cardboard, glass, plastic and even tats, diet and how we can help to keep included: Courtney Hodges, Mackenzie Willis Johnson, even experiments with celery, we hazardous materials. their environments protected. and Rebehak Wiltse (Cross Country); Shamarr Bowden, spent a fun filled week learning about We were taught how we can help We counted 15 alligators in our tour Daniel Cummins, Sam Grooms and Marcos Knight our environment. by recycling our things at home and and loved seeing the mullets jump out (Men’s Basketball); Ance Celmina, Sara Djassi, and Ty One important aspect we learned reusing containers to reduce waste. of the water! O’Neill (Women’s Basketball); Haley Adkison, Mayra was taking care of our precious en- We also were able to tour the actual We are sad that our program is Akamine, Ashley Ellis, Elizabeth Krauser and Hannah vironment. landfill on our bus to see how they winding down for the summer but Lovestrand (Softball); Carlos Algeria, Adam Bigale, On Thursday kids in the program dispose of the garbage. we look forward to our last week's Jonathan Gilbert and Alexandre Lagarde (Baseball). toured the recycling facility in Tal- On Friday our group took a nature theme... Getting Dirty! It’s VerY Wise to Advertise

Make the most of your business with an ad in blountstown high school The Calhoun-Liberty JOURNAL ACT to be offered at BHS starting in September PHONE (850) 643-3333 [email protected] Starting in September, the new Blountstown High at their home school before registering for the test. School location will offer the ACT to area students. Students who qualify for extended time testing will The school’s new location now supports a higher also need to contact the guidance office at their home The number of available testing seats, however seating re- school before registering. mains limited. The deadline for registration is August 12. Students palachee The first test will be administered on September 10, may register online at www.actstudent.org. Registration A Restaurant 2011. The cost of ACT (no writing) is $34, ACT plus packets are also available from the guidance office at writing is $49.50. BHS. Come try our coffee... Students who receive free or reduced lunch may be The next available testing date is October 22. Please Served all day long! eligible for a fee waiver. If a student qualifies for a fee email [email protected] for further waiver, he or she will need to contact the guidance office information or assistance with registration. Hwy. 20, Bristol • 643-2264 July 20, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 13

Ask WhaleyWhaley The o l d f a r m e r’ s Heating & Air Conditioning Se r v i c e • Un i t Re p l a c e m e n t a l m a n a c Fi l t e r s a n y s i z e • Cl e a n a n d Ch e c k s What does it mean techniques may be par- JULY 18, MONDAY -- Conjunction of Neptune (850) 674-4777 that the zodiac signs and the Moon. U.S. president Harry Tru- ticularly appropriate. associate Leos with man signed the Presidential Succession She is a networker, FL Lic. # CMC1249570 the heart and Virgos Act into law, 1947. Tenor Jerry Hadley a systems builder, with the belly? died, 2007. and demands order –L. J., Abilene, Tex. JULY 19, TUESDAY -- Moon on equa- out of chaos. D. H. tor. New York City’s first air-conditioned Lawrence, Mother Te- Look in any recent subway cars began service, 1967. Actor resa, Grandma Moses, Jared Padalecki born, 1982. Old Farmer’s Alma- and Johann Christian nac, and you’ll find the JULY 20, WEDNESDAY -- Co- lombia declared independence from Bach number among famous “Man of the Spain, 1810. Snow and hail fell in the Virgos. Signs” depicted under Calais, Maine, 1890. Hank Aaron hit the Secrets of the Zodiac his 755th home run, 1976. What is cornsca- page. Each sign is attrib- JULY 21, THURSDAY -- Moon at apogee. Con- teous air? uted to a certain part of junction of Uranus and the Moon. John T. Scopes –G. G., Richardson, Tex. the body, the first sign, found guilty of teaching evolution in class and fined Aries, with the head, $100, 1925. Well, as you might and on down to Pisces JULY 22, FRIDAY -- St. Mary Magdelene. Maria guess, it has to do with at the feet. Leos (July Spelterini walked across Niagara Falls on a corn. Early almanac 23–August 22) take the tightrope with her ankles and wrists makers dreamed up heart, as you say, manacled, 1876. JULY 23, SATURDAY -- Con- the term and used it to and Virgos (Au- junction of Jupiter and the Moon. signify a time in July gust 23–Septem- The first swimming school in the ber 22), the belly. when the air is damp U.S. opened in Boston, Massa- and warm. Although The theory is that chusetts, 1827. A fish is not a farmers considered it an each sign has influ- fish until it’s on the bank. ence over that body JULY 24, SUNDAY -- Sixth ideal time for growing part, in particular. Sunday after Pentecost. De- corn, it could also pose Aries the Ram (March but of Marvin the Martian in a serious health threat 21–April 20), for ex- Bugs Bunny’s Haredevil Hare, 1948. to elderly citizens (or ample, is considered, Actress Kristin Chenoweth born, 1968. others) suffering from astrologically, as the asthma, pneumonia, or sign of a great leader. include Jane Good- cally, Leos need to be other respiratory ills. Some Ariens of note all, Thomas Jefferson, mindful of circulatory Those old-timers Maya Angelou, and ills or overexertion. were especially valued Leonardo da Vinci. But and They should watch as a workforce come Ariens are thought to red meat consumption THEIR husking time, when Pets PEOPLE be especially prone to and cholesterol counts. every good hand was maladies of the head, Jacqueline Kennedy needed. Our 1805 Old nerves, and sinuses. Onassis, Benito Mus- Farmer’s Almanac ad- Dustin They need to watch solini, Neil Armstrong, vised, “If you make a their blood pressure and Lucille Ball share and may be susceptible the sign. husking, keep an old & Tippy to migraines or hay Virgo (the Maiden) man between every two fever. influences the belly boys, else your husking Leo the Lion, an and needs to watch her will turn out a loafing. In authority figure, also nerves, abdomen, and a husking there is some needs to watch his intestines. Ulcers and fun and frolic, but on the blood pressure. Re- irritable bowels may whole, it hardly pays the member the lion in the be a risk. Virgos may way; for they will not “Wizard of Oz?” His be prone to perfection- husk clean, since many Tippy is a Holstein/ lionhearted quest was ism or undue worry, so go more for the sport Jersey Cross Steer Calf for a heart. Astrologi- yoga or other relaxation than to do real work.” who found his namesake in his tail. Tippy is named for the white tip he has on his tail. Dustin Branch, 6, is the proud owner of Tip- Settlement selling guineas for your garden py, along with his mom and older brother, as well as a few other The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement crumbles (one kind of commercial calves. Tippy is the smallest of all the calves and maybe that's why is selling domesticated guineas at $3 bird feed) while housed in a coop. he is Dustin's favorite. Dustin likes going out to bottle feed him, each for a young keet or 50 cents for When old enough to free range, the even though he has learned that once the milk bottle runs dry it's each egg. adult guinea diet consist of 90% bugs time to leave in a hurry because Tippy will be after you for more to Guinea fowl have a long history of and weed seeds. eat! Tippy also likes to be fed pellets for treats. You would think domestication, mainly involving the They will walk through flower most little boys would want dogs at six years old but Dustin prefers Helmeted Guinea fowl; in the UK b e d s and pick out those the calves over the family dog. Dustin is the son of Margaret Branch they were usually known as pesky bugs without of Altha and Adam Branch of Grand Ridge. Patricia Williams photo “gleanies”. The young harming a leaf. They (called “keets”) are always return to the PETS and their people is sponsored by very small at birth. roost in the evening. Altha Farmers Co-op, Inc. They eat lice, They are fun to watch We’ve got the feed you need to keep your animals happy and healthy! CATTLE - HORSES - DOGS - CATS - BIRDS and more. worms, ants, spi- and are an asset to any Altha Store Blountstown Branch Marianna Branch ders, weed seeds, garden. Phone (850) 762-3161 Phone (850) 673-8102 Phone (850) 482-2416 and ticks while on range, or Call 850-674-2777 for they can also eat chicken layer more information. Page 14 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 20, 2011

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Call Eddie Nobles Asmay the heat and humidity mean increases a disease problemAs always, be sure to read and fol- at (850) 643-5390 in Northwest Florida, expect to see low all label directions. Fungicides or (850) 447-0449 or some diseases appear in the landscape. can be classified by how they work on Chas (850) 447-0849 One problem that is popping up on the fungus or how they work on the crapemyrtles is Cercospora leaf spot. plant. Products that work in a similar While not a deadly problem, it can way on fungi have the same mode of greatly detract from the beauty of action (also referred to as chemical crapemyrtles. family or class). The initial symptom on crapemyr- Contact fungicides are sprayed tles is the appearance of tan to dark onto plants and act as a protective brown spots randomly scattered on barrier from pathogen infection. yellow to red discolored leaves. The They prevent infections from occur- Located in Bristol spots develop first on the lower leaves by Theresa Friday, ring when applied before symptoms and progress upward in the canopy. Horticulture Extension Agent, are visible, but infections that have Spots will continue to develop from Santa Rosa County already occurred will continue to mid-summer through fall. The color develop. change is due to the production of a not ideal will be more affected by the Systemic fungicides move into toxin by the fungal pathogen. leaf spot disease. the plant, but movement inside the Infected leaves will drop prema- The best control is selecting a plant is limited. The vast majority turely and serve as a source to spread planting site with good air circulation of fungicides only move upward in the pathogen causing further disease so that the foliage will dry quickly. the plant vasculature, but not down. development. As the summer pro- Thinning interior branches will also Some fungicides only move locally gresses, many infected trees will have promote air flow. into the plant part treated. Some sys- dropped all but the newest leaves. The use of fungicides to control temic products exhibit curative action, Older varieties of crapemyrtles are this disease has not been very effec- which means the disease is stopped more susceptible to this disease than tive because they would have to be during its development. For manag- newer varieties. The crapemyrtle applied repeatedly on a regular basis ing fungicide resistance, products varieties most tolerant to Cercospora throughout the growing season. If with different modes of action should leaf spot are Natchez, Muskogee, used, fungicide applications should be used in rotations. Basham’s Party Pink, Sioux and be started in early summer when the Since this disease will result in Tonto. spots are first noticed and continued early defoliation or the loss of leaves, Long term, this disease is not at one to two week intervals when it is critical to practice good sanitation. detrimental to a tree, although it will the weather is warm and wet. Con- Raking and destroying fallen leaves slow down growth on younger plants. sult your local Extension office for should be a routine practice in order to Plants growing in conditions that are fungicide recommendations. prevent the spread of the disease. Landmark Park celebrates national watermelon month DOTHAN - On Saturday, July 23, at 11 a.m. and 3 These programs are free with paid gate admission, p.m., Landmark Park will celebrate national watermelon which is $4 for adults and $3 for kids. The Farm Pro- month with a watermelon harvest and sampling. This grams are co-sponsored by the Alabama Agricultural program is part of the monthly farm programs held at the Museum. park on the fourth Saturday of every month. Landmark Park, home of the Alabama Agricultural Watermelons are an excellent source of vitamins A, Museum, is a 135-acre historical and natural science park B6, fiber and potassium and the most consumed melon in located on U.S. Highway 431 North in Dothan, AL. For the United States. Over 1200 varieties of watermelons are more information, contact the park at (334) 794-3452. grown across the world. Landmark Park will harvest and sample varieties such as Moon and Stars, Black Diamond, t a t e o a d Charleston Gray, Crimson Sweet and Jubilee. It’s very wise 11049 NW S R 20 These farm programs will be offered on the fourth to advertise CLJ Saturday of every month except October and December. in the Calhoun- in Br i s t o l Other tentative topics for the year include syrup cooking, News Liberty Journal and... .com stripping fodder, blacksmithing, soap making, hearth cook- Call 643-3333 •Fax 643-3334 Phone (850) 643-5454 ing, clothes washing, chair caning and peanut stacking. •Email: [email protected] July 20, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 15 Talented high school students to receive specialized stem education Chipley — The Florida Department for Curriculum, Instruction and Student their gifted and talented students”, said nerships, students will engage in authentic of Education (FDOE) has awarded $3.6 Services with FDOE made the announce- Patrick L. McDaniel, Executive Director STEM research experiences and leadership million dollars of “Race to the Top” funds ment during closing ceremonies at the 44th for PAEC. development. Curriculum is designed to over the next three years to the Panhandle Annual PAEC/FloridaLearns Foundation The FDOE has made (STEM) Science, positively impact perceptions, knowledge, Area Educational Consortium (PAEC) for Inc. Leadership Conference at the Bay Point Technology, Engineering, and Math educa- and Skills in STEM. the creation and implementation of a special Marriot on Panama City Beach. tion one of its top priorities for providing According to the 2010 Florida Council program for gifted and talented students “We are very pleased and excited to have educational funding through the Race to of 100 report, Closing the Gap, within a in 14 Northwest Florida school districts earned this competitive award through the the Top initiative. decade nearly 9 out of 10 new jobs will as well as six other small and rural school hard work and creative efforts of our school The multi-faceted project will involve require education beyond a high school districts in south Florida in the Heartland districts and staff. STEM-related higher education faculty, diploma and credentials in a (STEM)Sci- Educational Consortium (HEC). More importantly, it is a great oppor- business and industry and workforce de- ence, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Mary Jane Tappen, Deputy Chancellor tunity for our small, rural districts and velopment systems. Through these part- discipline.

Clarence Edward Adkins obituaries Elsie Elizabeth TALLAHASSEE — Clarence Edward Adkins, 55, Richbourg Belk of Tallahassee and a former resident of Calhoun County Carolyn Jane (Burke) Bryan Blountstown — Elsie Elizabeth Richbourg passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in Tallahassee. He CLARKSVILLE — Carolyn Jane (Burke) Bryan, Belk, 99, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011 in Blount- was born in Calhoun County and had lived there all 67, of Clarksville passed away Thursday morning, July stown. A fourth-generation Floridian, she was born in of his life. He was a heavy equipment operator and a 14, 2011 at her home in Clarksville. She was born on Woodville on September 15, 1911, the youngest daugh- member of the Protestant Faith. September 6, 1943 in Clarksville and had lived there ter of Casweel Jospeh Toben Richbourg and Elizabeth He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and for most of her life. She worked for several years at the “Bettie” Johnson Richbourg. She lived in Hosford, Lucy Adkins; a sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Larry Majic Market, 12 years at Russell Sewing Corp. and 12 Clearwater and Panama City before making her home Wolf; a nephew, David Summerlin. years at the Callahan Restaurant. She was a member in West Palm Beach for many years. She moved to Survivors include two sisters, Louise Wommack of Travelers Rest Freewill Baptist Church. She loved Blountstown from Pembroke, GA in 2000. She was a and her husband, Doug of Havana and Lucille Adkins camping, traveling and family gatherings. member of Northwood Baptist Church in West Palm of Mississippi; two brothers, Eugene Adkins and his She was preceded in death by her parents, Mark Beach and First Baptist Church in Pembroke, GA. She wife, Susie of Altha, Rogers Adkins and his wife, Lois Burke, Jr. and Mae Burke and a brother, Marion Burke was also a member of the Pembroke Garden Club, of Blountstown; six nephews, Darin Summerlin of of Altha. Southern Dames of America and United Daughters of Altha, Richard Eugene Adkins and his wife, Veda of Survivors include one daughter, Donna Cain and the Confederacy, serving through the Margaret Mitchell Blountstown, Chris Adkins of Mississippi, David Ad- her husband, Johnny of Clarksville; two sons, Steve Chapter in West Palm Beach, and the Confederate Salt Campbell and his wife, Nora Ann of Telogia and Scott kins of Altha, Sammy Stewart and his wife, Brandi of Works Chapter in Panama City. Campbell and his wife, Jackie of Spring Hill; one brother, Tallahassee and Terry Hill; 12 nieces, Vicky Caseltanos She was preceded in death by her parents; her hus- and her husband, Bert of Whiteville, NC, Cassandria Howard Burke and his wife, Dawn of Altha; one sister, band, William Brady Belk; a son, Ronald Kent Belk; Parnell, Alexandria Thompson, Mary Jane Summerlin, Hazel Glaze and her husband, Ronnie of Compass Lake; four brothers, Chester Lee, Hosea, Thomas Radford and Shannon Summerlin, all of Tallahassee, Misty Holcomb seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two nieces Wilson Emmet and five sisters, Leila Frances, Bertha, and her husband, Kyle of Hosford, Brandi Bunkley of and two nephews. Nancy Pearl, Allie Mae and Vera Maude. Bristol, Hadley Adkins and her husband, Jim Frank Services were held Saturday, July 16 at Peavy Funeral Survivors include her loving nieces and nephews. of Wewahitchka, Betty Adkins of Altha, Jennifer Pitts Home Chapel. Memorialization will be by cremation. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 26 of Blountstown, Julia Roper of Blountstown, Rhonda In lieu of flowers the family requests any one wishing Tipton and her husband, James of Bristol; four great- to may make contributions to Covenant Hospice 4215 at 11 a.m. at Corinth Baptist Church in Hosford. Her nephews, Bradley Pitts, Shawn Pitts and Ethan Pitts Kelson Ave. Suite E, Marianna 32446. cremains will be interred beside her son in Pembroke, all of Blountstown and Zander Adkins; a great-niece, Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge GA. Jennifer Caseltanos, of Whiteville, NC; two brother- of the arrangements. Independent Funeral Home in Quincy is in charge in-laws, Charles David “Dirt Dobber” Adkins of Altha of the arrangements. and Claude Hill and friends of the family, Deborah and Tressie Naomi Raymond Couch of Marianna. Henderson Clark Todd A. Preston Services were held on Monday, July 18 at Peavy BRISTOL – Tressie Naomi Henderson Clark, 84, BRISTOL — Todd A. Preston, 55, of Bristol, passed Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gene Morris of Bristol, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 at her away Sunday, July 17, 2011 in Tallahassee. He was born officiating. Interment followed in the Pine Memorial home. She was born in Gadsden, AL and had lived in October 15, 1955 to the late Paul W. Preston and Mabel Cemetery in Blountstown. Bristol since the early ‘50s. She was a member of the (Hawkins) Preston Stewart. He was employed with the Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Florida Game & Fish Commission as a Communication of the arrangements. Survivors include two sons, William Leon Hender- Specialist for the past 29 years. son and his wife, Margaret of Jacksonville and Lentz He was preceded in death by a brother Robin D. Preston. What better tribute can there be? Haywood Henderson and his wife, Geri of Beverly Hills; two daughters, Rebecca Henderson of Bristol Survivors include his two sisters, Paula Rahn of Bristol Honor your loved ones by making their memory and Susie Hatcher Morris and her husband, Julian of and M. Lynne Carter of Rosharon, TX. part of our best efforts to defeat cancer. For more Blountstown; a sister, Lucy Harbin of Gadsden, AL; Memorialization will be by cremation. information, contact the American Cancer Society. 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and many Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge nieces, nephews and other extended family. of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made East Gadsden Unit Services will be held at 2 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, at adamsfh.com. P.O. Box 563, Quincy 32353 July 21 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bristol. Interment will follow in the Pleas- ant Hill Cemetery in Bristol. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, July 20 at Peavy Funeral Home Family Coastal Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrange- & Crematory Seafood Restaurant ments. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh. com. Sunday

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THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL M & W Se l f Li b e r t y Co u n t y St o r a g e Re n t a l s 10 acres $65,000 7 days a week service $600 Down, Low Monthly payments Owner financing, $ Classifieds 5’ x 10’ ..... 27 zoned for House $ To place your ad, call 643-3333 by noon Eastern NO 10’ x 10’ .... 43 or Mobile Homes DEPOSIT 10’ x 20’ ....$70 Time on Saturday. Non-business ads run FREE for 2 weeks. $ Tr i -La n d In c . Br o k e r 10’ x 25’ .... 90 Call 573-5255, 762-9555, (813) 253-3258 762-8807 or 762-8597UFN Wicker chair, $25. Call 674- Poland Pro garden tiller, $250. ITEMS FOR SALE 4475. 7-20, 7-27 Call 237-1587. 7-13, 7-20 Dell laptop computer with 14” Entertainment center in good Husqvarna riding mower 3.94 Acres For Rent screen, Windows XP Professional condition, $25. Call 643-2992. with 24 hp, good for parts. For 7-20, 7-27 7-13, 7-20 Sale in Altha with all updates, Pentium M 2.26 Call 762-3026. GHz, processor, Microsoft Office Full size recliner, green with vi- Deep well, Septic, Premium, CD/DVD ROM, McAffee Very NICE brator/massage built in and has cleared fenced land antivirus, $200. Call 693-0898. two miscellaneous compartments. BOATS & GUNS 7-20, 7-27 2 & 3 bedroom Call 214-6043. 7-13, 7-20 Baggot Loop & Twin Oaks Lane trailers. Homedics electric massaging Twin size water bed, solid wood 19 ft. Bayliner Capri boat, 125 cushion, deep kneading with in Clarksville with heater, bumper rail and book- hp outboard motor, interior remod- heat, new, never used. Fits in any 762-9555 case headboard. Comes with eled, ready for water. Call 643- chair for comfort, $40. Call 674- Call 509-8636 bedding set. All for $175. Call 7968. 7-20, 7-27 or 762-8597 8827. 7-20, 7-27 762-9333. 7-13, 7-20 1996 Lake Sport aluminum boat, Two blue short formal dresses, 15 ft. with 60 hp Mercury motor. size 4, $45 each. Call 674-5820 For Rent in Mobile Home for Furniture & more: Two TV/Ar- Has tilt & trim, 78 lb. thrust a Minn or cell 850-643-6378. 7-20, 7-27 moire cabinets, couch and chair Kota trolling motor, GPS, depth BLOUNTSTOWN in set, electric stove with ceramic top Rent Calhoun finder in excellent condition. Lo- Doublewide Mobile Home Glass chess set. Call 214-6043. in great condition, above stove mi- 2 BD, 2 BA, located six cated in Hosford. $3,000, serious 3 BD, 2 BA, partially fur- 7-13, 7-20 crowave with hood unit, dishwash- miles north on Hwy. 69 inquires only. Call 447-3275. nished + stove, refrigerator, er. Still continuing our storewide 7-20, 7-27 washer, dryer & microwave. N. NO PETS. Dam- Rainbow vacuum cleaner beater sale. Lots of other items to choose age & Cleaning deposit, bar, it works, $15. Call 762-3723. from. Everyone welcome to shop 14 ft. aluminum Jon boat and $650 mth plus first months rent. 7-13, 7-20 at the Calhoun Liberty Ministry trailer, foot controlled trolling mo- $650 security/$300 non- Water, sewer and grass Center, Hwy. 20 in Blountstown or refundable cleaning fee tor, color fish finder, two good bat- cutting provided. Single bed and double bed, $45 call 674-1818. UFN teries, 30 hp Nissan (needs car- Call 517-536-8928 7-13, 7-20 7-20, 7-28

UFN for both. Call 674-3264. Call 674-8888 buretor work), $1,500 firm. Call (850) 443-6438. 7-13, 7-20 Boxes of glass tiles, $30 a box. Call 237-1587. 7-13, 7-20 CARS FOR RENT Coffee warmer, $200. Four sec- 1963 Chevy Impala, two door, tion sink, $200. Call 674-3264. PETS/SUPPLIES r i s t o l 7-13, 7-20 $4,700 worth of work put in. Ask- B ing $6,000 OBO. Call 209-4859. Free female kitten, black and • 2 BD/1bath 7-20, 7-27 white, 2 1/2 months old. Call 264- • Mobile home lots 3273. 7-20, 7-27 • 3 BD/2 BA Mobile Homes FREE 1999 Chrysler Sebring, under • 5 BD, 2 BA Doublewide 70k miles with CD and sunroof, House in Altha, tear down and Free cats and kittens, six kittens, $7,000 OBO. Call 272-1554. l o u n t s t o w n haul it off. Needs to be done soon. two female cats. Call 674-8010. B 7-13, 7-20 •1 room efficiency, utilities Call 899-0034 or 762-8856. 7-20, 7-27 7-13, 7-20 included •Commercial, Old Rabbits, two adults, six babies, Mexican Restaurant •Day various colors, $10 each. Call TRUCKS care location available •2 643-6992. 7-20, 7-27 APPLIANCES BD, 1 1/2 BA Townhouses 2006 Super Duty Ford F250 XL, Whirlpool washer, heavy duty, Young wild eastern turkeys, and Phone 643-7740 V8 turbo engine, 6.0 L. diesel, 4x4, adult birds. Call 643-2301. great shape, older model, $100; 7-20, 7-27 $14,500. Call 643-8381. 7-20, 7-27 GE Profile dryer, $75 or $150 for both; Whirlpool spa pump, brand Camper shell for Dodge truck, Three baby gerbils, $5 each. new, never used, $100. Call 762- $600. Call 643-6589. 7-20, 7-27 Call 762-3723. 7-13, 7-20 HOUSEHOLD 3951. 7-20, 7-27 1994 GMC 4x4, $4,500 OBO. Call Australia Shepherd/Blue Heeler Chest type freezer in perfect con- 5-25, 6-1 643-2975. 7-20, 7-27 mixed 7 month old female. Free to ITEMS dition. $100. Call 643-2992. a good home, needs lots of room 7-20, 7-27 $175 Queen Pillow-Top WANTED: 1998 Dodge high top van, to run and play. Loves kids and Mattress Set. NEW in sealed chasing cats. Call 674-5940. GE stove and vent microwave, equipped with hydraulic handi- plastic w/ warranty. 222- 7-13, 7-20 $175. George Foreman grill, $25. capped lift, in great shape, AC, 9879. Delivery avail. REAL Call 674-5820 or cell 643-6378. 174,000 miles, $2,800 OBO. Call 4 pc Micro-Fiber Living 7-20, 7-27 643-5622. PD 7-13, 7-20 Tame male hog, $100. Call 237- 1587. 7-13, 7-20 Room Set. $500. Hardwood ESTATE GE 18 cu ft refrigerator, Frigid- frame, warranty, new in aire chest freezer. Call 674-8385. crate, del avail. 545-7112 7-13, 7-20 Will buy 3 5 piece bdrm set. Brand MOTORCYCLES HOMES & LAND NEW in boxes. $449. Can 10 to 1,000 delivery 425-8374. ELECTRONICS 2005 Harley Heritage soft tail, 2 1/2 lots for sale, Two lots mea- $16,000. Call 643-2975. 7-20, 7-27 acres, sure 40x117. Half lot measures A King Orthopedic pillow- reasonably 20.5x117. Located on 11th Street top matt set. Brand new in Roomba Scheduler robotic in Blountstown, $10,000 for all wrapper $395. Can deliver. priced. vacuum cleaner, $175. Venturer TOOLS and lots. Call 674-5312. 7-20, 7-27 222-7783 mobile DVD system with two mon- Immediate itors, $150. Call 674-5820 or cell EQUIPMENT Approximately one acre located Bedroom: Complete De- 643-6378. 7-20, 7-27 on Turkey Creek Road. Call 447- signer solid wood, dovetail closing. 5067. 7-13, 7-20 drawers, 6 piece set, all new. Yanmar 4-wheel drive diesel Sacrifice $899. 545-7112. Call (850) tractor in excellent shape. 5 ft. Can deliver. FURNITURE Finishing mower in good condi- Approximately 10 acres on Telo- gia Creek Estates, $4,000 an acre. 544-5441 tion. In ground radio fence with Sealy Posturpedic Queen Have $16,000 invested, take over Leather couch, with recliners 500 ft. of wire. Call 643-1514 or mattress set - ONLY $399. payments OBO. Call 209-4859. or (850) built in on both ends, tan, two 643-1459. 7-20, 7-27 BRAND NEW still in sealed 7-13, 7-20 speed massagers; two burgundy plastic. Full 10 year warran- 570-0222 recliners, leather, very nice must Landscape trailer, 6 1/2 x 16 two ty. Call 222-7783. Delivery is see to be appreciated, $900. Call axel trailer with weed eater racks, 1.09 acres in Hosford, $20,000 available. 643-6589. Will text picture upon two baskets and new floor, $1,400 OBO with possible owner financ- ing. Call 209-4859. 7-13, 7-20 request. 7-20, 7-27 OBO. Call 643-6589. 7-13, 7-20 July 20, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 17

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LOST DOG: White and brown Jack Russell with red shock collar CAMPERS LOST/FOUND missing from Bristol Boat Landing area home. No tag. Call 850-447- LOST: Blue and gray 30 gallon 1658. 7-13, 7-20 1998 32 ft. Dolphin motorhome. container. Contains personal Self-contained with onboard gen- valuables, please return. Last LOST: Red Max commercial erator with gas engine. Sleeps seen in Altha. Call 443-8872 or weedeater in the Hoecake Road six with a full kitchen and bath, 942-0194. 7-20, 7-27 area. Call 643-6589. 7-13, 7-20 $17,500. Call 237-2440 after 4 p.m. if before leave message. FOUND: White Mini Poodle, has LOST: Black bobtail male Border 7-20, 7-27 collar with no ID. Has one bad Collie. Has white feet and stom- eye. Found in Harvey’s area of ach, right ear stands up, left flops Blountstown. Call 447-3528 or down. Last seen on north end of YARD SALES 573-8747. 7-20, 7-27 Angle Street in Blountstown. Call 643-7390. 7-13, 7-20 LOST: Miniature Red Dachs- X ALTHA X hund on Lee Farm/Flatwoods Yard sale, Saturday, July 23 from Road. Has a scar on muzzle. Call 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., located at 15388 237-2068. 7-20, 7-27 WANTED NW JW Rackley Rd., corner of JM Dillard and Rackley, hundreds of Would like to rent a fenced pas- ture with water to use for horses. Beanie Babies, collectable cookie For Rent 3 miles If there isn’t a barn I would like to jars, teapot, microwave and much more. Phone 762-3477. of build a shed. I would be respon- South Altha sible for caring for the horses and mending the fence. I can pay $100 a month and I am looking in Miss a recent 3 BD, 2 BA the Bristol or Hosford area. Call 510-6647. 7-20, 7-27 Pets & Their WSTARSCOPEW House on Quicksilver controls for a 1988 People column? Week of July 31 ~ Aug 6 Blackbottom Rd. Bass boat. Call 643-1514. 7-13, 7-20 For more information call ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Catch up online at Aries, social interaction will Libra, it’s time to focus 674-7138 or 899-0269 We buy junk cars and trucks. put a smile on your face. This on personal issues that We will pick them up. Call 643- CLJNews.com. week you will find you spend a need to be resolved. Once 5045 or 447-3819. 3-23 T. 12-28 lot of time with friends simply you tackle these things, you enjoying their company. will have more free time to devote to guilty pleasures. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Bay county • city of springfield BODY Taurus, if you question SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 too many things, you will Scorpio, you and your never get anything accom- spouse or partner don’t see BEAT UP? plished. Ambivalence leaves eye-to-eye on many things. you feeling paralyzed. It’s This can lead to misunderstand- time to make a move. ings that need to be resolved. AUCTION Exercise a little patience. Surplus trucks, vehicles, equipment and misc. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, recent admissions SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 ALSO items from other area counties, cities, by someone close to you Sagittarius, a relationship school districts & lenders leaves you wondering if this that you thought might be person has ulterior motives. long-term has ended prema- Take things at face value and turely. Don’t dwell on what Saturday, July 23 at 9 a.m. At TNT Collision Center, don’t be so suspicious. might have been; move on to greener pastures this week. we put over 75 years of CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Panama City, FL combined experience to Cancer, planning a birthday CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Bay County yard, Majette Tower Rd. work for your car. With bash for a loved one takes on Capricorn, matters of the state-of-the-art equipment, new meaning. You’re ready to heart need to be temporarily Items include: *Late model graders pull out all the stops and, if done set aside because you have factory-certified parts and right, this party has the makings other pressing requirements. and dozers *backhoes *tractors *crane truck meticulous craftsmanship, of a night to remember. Just don’t neglect family we’ll get you back on the life for too long. *lighting loader *several boats *16 school LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 road quickly and safely, at Leo, regardless of what you AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 buses *sheriff & police cars *numerous a price you can trust. believe, the world will keep Aquarius, sometimes you turning if you don’t have have to lighten up, otherwise pickups *dump trailers *mowers *police *Lifetime Warranty on Repairs ultimate control of everything. people may not want to spend *Will pay up to $500 Therefore, lighten up time with you. Now is the time segways *dirt bike *welders *MUCH MORE! and share the workload. to let loose and enjoy yourself. of your deductible *Over 75 Try to make new friends. PREVIEW: 9 A.M.-4 P.M. • FRIDAY, July 22 years combined experience VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Monetary issues come to the PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Terms: *All items sell “AS IS” *5% Buyer Premium Collision forefront, Virgo. Without some Don’t get too lost in your own *cash, cashier checks or credit cards accepted assistance, your accounts could thoughts this week, Pisces. You Center dip much lower than you would need to be focused to handle a TNT Call 576-5500 or visit, midwaymachineryandauction.com like. Take action immediately. few tasks at hand. TOBY GARNETT, o w n e r Midway Machinery & Auction 19844 SW South Street • Blountstown Phone 674-8646 • Fax 674-4914 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS 31805 Blue Star Hwy. Midway, FL 32343 • AB2960

JULY 31 AUGUST 3 Dean Cain, Actor (45) Tom Brady, Athlete (34) K-102.7 FM Y-1000 AM AUGUST 1 AUGUST 4 WPHK Radio WYBT Radio Coolio, Rapper (48) Jeff Gordon, NASCAR driver (40) Best of the Latest Country Charted songs, mixed in with your favorite oldies. AUGUST 2 AUGUST 5 K102.7 FM Hometown News, K102.7 is the voice of Hallie Eisenberg, Actress (19) Maureen McCormick, Actress (55) Swap Shop with Ruth weather and river readings from 9-10 a.m. ET the Liberty County Bulldogs, at 8 a.m. ET. Our daily (sometimes even longer!) the Blountstown High Tigers, AUGUST 6 newscast also air at 1 p.m. Buy, Sell, Trade or Florida Gators and Michelle Yeoh, Actress (49) and again at 5 p.m. ET. Give Stuff Away. the Miami Dolphins Page 18 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 20, 2011 Take the itch out of summer by Ginny Hinton, UF/IFAS Family & designed to be used frequently and not another. Consumer Sciences Extension liberally, too much repellant may Bug zappers don’t work well Agent for Santa Rosa County be applied even when the product either. Studies show that they don’t It's summertime, and the livin' is is used as directed. It's best to apply reduce the number of mosquitoes itchy - especially if you spend time sunscreen first, then add repellant and they kill other bugs, like moths outside during dusk or dawn. The to be sure each product works cor- and beetles, more than they kill best ways to avoid mosquito bites rectly. mosquitoes. are to stay out of mosquito-infested Some popular ways to prevent The bottom line is, if you don’t areas, wear protective clothes, and mosquito bites are surprisingly want to feel the itch, take steps to use insect repellant. ineffective. avoid mosquitoes. According to the EPA, correct For example, there is no evidence •Stay inside during dusk and use of products containing DEET is that any sound-emitting devices will dawn and avoid places that are calm, not a health concern, while "natural" repel mosquitoes. There is also no shady and humid. repellants may not always be safe scientific evidence to back eating •The more skin you cover, the alternatives, especially if used in garlic, onions, or other foods to make fewer bites you’ll get. high concentrations. you less attractive to mosquitoes. •Dump out sources of standing Best practice is to always follow A mosquito’s attraction is based water near your house and use an the label instructions and use only on a complex interaction of both EPA-approved repellant according repellants approved by the EPA. chemical and visual signals, so to the label directions. Also avoid repellants combined with certain foods may work to keep the Condensed from Mosquitoes: How to Avoid Their Bites, www.solutionsfo- sunscreens. Because sunscreens are insects away from one person but ryourlife.com. public and legal notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT TO ALL PERSONS OR ENTI- SHANNON BARLOW IN THE CIRCUIT COURT County, Florida at/on the 25th 78.55 FEET; THENCE NORTH OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL TIES HAVING OR CLAIMING Former Husband OF THE FOURTEENTH day of August, 2011, the fol- 88 DEGREES, 06 MINUTES, CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN lowing described property as 13 SECONDS WEST, A DIS- FLORIDA, IN AND FOR OR INTEREST IN THE ABOVE and AND FOR CALHOUN set forth in said Final Judg- TANCE OF 124.65 FEET TO LIBERTY COUNTY DESCRIBED PROPERTY COUNTY, FLORIDA ment of Foreclosure: THE POINT OF BEGINNING. which was seized on June TERESA BAILEY F/K/A CIVIL ACTION A/K/A 16365 SOUTHEAST Civil division 16, 2011, in Liberty County, TERESA BARLOW, COMMENCE AT A CON- PEAR STREET, BLOUNT- case no: 11-99-CA Florida by the Liberty County Former Wife, CASE NO.: 07 2010 CRETE MONUMENT MARK- STOWN, FL 32424. Sheriff’s Office, who presently ______/ CA 000022 ING THE SOUTHWEST IN RE FORFEITURE OF: has custody of it. YOU ARE DIVISION: CORNER OF SECTION Any person claiming an in- NOTIFIED that an action for NOTICE OF ACTION 33, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, terest in the surplus from the 2001 Ford Pickup Truck forfeiture has been filed against U.S. BANK NATIONAL RANGE 8 WEST, CALHOUN sale, if any, other than the Vin #1FTNW21F41EA05466 the above described property TO: Teresa Bailey f/k/a, ASSOCIATION, AS TRUST- COUNTY, FLORIDA AND property owner as of the date and you are required to serve Teresa Barlow EE RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 of the Lis Pendens must file a ZACHARY PRICE TAYLOR a copy of your written defenses, Last Know Address FOR MORGAN STANLEY DEGREES 59 MINUTES 17 claim within 60 days after the Owner/Claimant if any, to it on Jennifer Wintrode 6315 Rook Drive MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST SECONDS EAST, ALONG sale. ______Shuler, Attorney for the Liberty Youngstown, FL 32466 2007-8XS THE SOUTHERLY BOUND- County Sheriff’s Office, whose Plaintiff, ARY OF THE SOUTHWEST Dated in Calhoun County, NOTICE OF FORFEITURE address is P. O. Box 37, Bristol, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an QUARTER OF SAID SECTION Florida this 13th day of July, PROCEEDINGS FL 32321, on or before August enforcement/foreclosure ac- vs. 33, A DISTANCE OF 1441.04 2011. 2, 2011 and file with the Clerk tion has been filed and you FEET TO THE EASTERLY MARVIN WALKER RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDARY Clerk of Circuit Court TO ALL PERSONS OR ENTI- of this Court either before ser- are required to serve a copy of CLEMMONS, et al, OF PEAR STREET (50 FOOT Calhoun County, Florida TIES HAVING OR CLAIMING vice on attorney for the Liberty your written defenses, if any, on Defendant(s). RIGHT OF WAY); THENCE Ruth Attaway TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE County Sheriff’s Office or im- Former Husband’s attorney, J. ______/ NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MIN- OR INTEREST IN THE ABOVE mediately thereafter; otherwise David House, 16865 SE River UTES 55 SECONDS WEST, Albertelli Law DESCRIBED PROPERTY a default will be entered against Street, Blountstown, Florida ALONG SAID EASTERLY Attorney for Plaintiff which was seized on July 11, you for the relief demanded in 32424, on or before August 8, NOTICE OF RIGHT OF WAY BOUND- P. O. Box 23028 2011, in Liberty County, Florida the complaint. 2011, and file the original with RESCHEDULED SALE ARY 1792.77 FEET TO THE Tampa, FL 33623 by the Liberty County Sheriff’s the Clerk of this Court either POINT OF BEGINNING; (813) 221-4743 Office, who presently has cus- ROBERT HILL before service on Petitioners’ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Re- THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 10-33250 tody of it. YOU ARE NOTIFIED Clerk of the Court attorney or immediately there- 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES that an action for forfeiture has P. O. Box 399 after; otherwise a default will be scheduling Foreclosure Sale dated July 13, 2011, and en- 55 SECONDS WEST, ALONG If you are a person with a dis- been filed against the above Bristol, Florida 32321 entered against you for the relief tered in Case No. 07 2010 SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF ability who needs assistance described property and you 7-13, 7-20 demanded in the Motion. CA 000022 of the Circuit WAY BOUNDARY A DIS- in order to participate in a pro- are required to serve a copy Court of the Fourteenth Judi- TANCE OF 80.00 FEET TO gram or service of the State of your written defenses, if Witness my hand and seal of ______cial Circuit in and for Calhoun THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT Courts System, you should any, to it on Jennifer Wintrode this Court on this 5th day of County, Florida in which U.S. OF WAY BOUNDARY OF A contact the Court Administra- Shuler, Attorney for the Liberty July 2011. in the circuit court Bank National Association, as PROPOSED 50 FOOT WIDE tor’s office at (850) 747-5327, County Sheriff’s Office, whose of the second judicial Trustee for Morgan Stanley STREET; THENCE SOUTH fax (850) 747-5717 within two address is P. O. Box 37, Bristol, ROBERT HILL circuit in and for Mortgage Loan Trust 2007- 87 DEGREES 26 MINUTES (2) working days of receipt of FL 32321, on or before July 26, liberty county florida Clerk of the Court 8XS, is the Plaintiff and Marvin 48 SECONDS EAST, ALONG this notice; if you are hearing 2011 and file with the Clerk of P.O. Box 399 Walker Clemmons, Rebecca SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT or voice impaired, please call this Court either before service case no: 08-106DR Bristol, FL 32321 A. Carpenter n/k/a Rebecca A. OF WAY BOUNDARY A DIS- 1-800-955-8771. on attorney for the Liberty Liberty County Florida 7-13 T 8-3 Clemmons, are defendants, I TANCE OF 125.00 FEET; County Sheriff’s Office or im- IN RE: THE FORMER will sell to the highest and best THENCE SOUTH 00 DE- The above is to be published mediately thereafter; otherwise MARRIAGE OF: ______bidder for cash in/on, Calhoun GREES 14 MINUTES 28 SEC- in the Calhoun-Liberty Journal a default will be entered against ONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 7-20-11 & 7-27-11. you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

ROBERT HILL Clerk of the Court P. O. Box 399 Bristol, Florida 32321 7-13, 7-20 JoB Market

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Liberty County School Board Al t h a Di n e r OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL HELP WANTED at 25563 N Main CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF Street in Altha FLORIDA, IN AND FOR Full Time & Part Time JOB ANNOUNCEMENT LIBERTY COUNTY The Liberty County School District cur- Ne e d s a Civil division Positions rently has a position open for the 2011-2012 case no: 11-100-CA school year. Co o k Computer experience preferred, 3Must be able to IN RE FORFEITURE OF: To view and apply for this position, go to able to work with the public, a cook large quantities. 3Must have grill 2001 Dodge Pickup Truck www.lcsbonline.org. experience. Vin #3B7HF13ZX1G202665 good work ethic and more. Applications will be received from 3Must have a • • • • • good work ethic. KENNETH ADRIAN BEST Owner/Claimant July 12 through July 21 APPLY IN PERSON Call (850) 348-7676 ______No phone calls please to apply, leave message Teacher @ WR Tolar K-8 if interested. You will NOTICE OF get a call back. FORFEITURE Strickland’s Hardware Employment opportunities are offered without regard to race, PROCEEDINGS Located on Hwy. 20 in Bristol religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or marital status. July 20, 2011 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 19

FWC’s“Patrol, protect, preserve.”16th The officersFlorida’s lands and waters andclass protect new officersgraduates will uphold our values: 20sive tactics,on all-terrain July vehicle opera15- motto for the Florida Fish and Wildlife and preserve its people and resources. integrity, professionalism, dedication tion, detection for boating and driving Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Col. Jim Brown, director of the and adaptability.” under the influence and a focus on Division of Law Enforcement was on FWC’s Division of Law Enforcement, As FWC officers, they will patrol state and federal wildlife and fisheries the minds of 20 new officers Friday, mentioned how FWC officers are the Florida’s lands – nearly 54,000 square laws. July 15 when they graduated as the first point of contact most people have miles of it – as well as Florida’s nearly The graduates will now spend FWC’s 16th officer class. with the agency. 6,000 square miles of water. three months with a field-training of- At a ceremony at the Florida Pub- “This privilege carries great re- “These officers will be protecting ficer and are assigned as follows: lic Safety Institute, near Tallahassee, sponsibility,” Brown said. “As they the ‘Fishing Capital of the World’ *Rafael Almagro – Miami-Dade they pledged their efforts to patrol interact with the public, I know these and one of the largest public hunting *Paul Godward, II– Palm Beach systems in the country,” said FWC *Casey Anderson – Levy Chairman Kathy Barco, the guest *Matthew Gore – Franklin speaker at the ceremony. *Christian Ariza – Broward The new officers began their *Brandon Lewis – Broward training in January. *Anna Baker – Brevard The beginning part of each FWC *Serdar Mert – Miami-Dade academy teaches recruits basic *Caralyn Cain – Duval law enforcement information and *Brian Norris – Charlotte skills. *Nick Carman – Broward “During the final eight weeks *George Reynaud – Miami-Dade of each academy, we focus on the *Alexander Diaz – Miami-Dade unique information and skills it *Stuart Spoede – Lee takes to be an FWC officer,” said *Richard Doricchi – Martin Patrol Maj. Mark Warren, head of the *Austin Warne – Broward FWC’s training section. *Brian Ferguson – Pinellas Protect The specialized training involves *Daniel Willman – Brevard firearms proficiency, wildlife iden- *Jordan Fuscaldo – Brevard Preserve tification, vessel operation, defen- *Aaron Wise – Hillsborough Service Directory D.C. Electric Sp o t Fr e e Wa s h Your current problem is Stump William's Home Mileage our business. Commercial Quick Shine Improvements Residential Car Wash & Auto Detailing grinding "No Job Too Big or Small" Maxx Licensed & Insured, contractor & roofer Service anytime Reasonable 643-2100 • Hwy. 20 Bristol Concrete work, Visit the web at Rates & landscape, pressure “We Do it Right or your money back” cleaning, renovations, ienmileagebooster.com David Free seamless gutter, Combs Outside Soft water painting, vinyl, Licensed & Insured Estimates! & screen enclosure State of Florida Wash $ ‘No Water Improve your Most Cars Spots’ Call Chris Nissley FOR FREE ESTIMATES H: 379-9378 • C: 643-8871 10 at 674-8081 or Call 674-8092 mileage 5% to 20% “Best Job Best Price” Lic# RR282811560 roofing# RC29027247 license #ER13013968 643-8561 (Cell)

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