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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010 ■ 103rd Year, No. 25 ■ BLOUNTSTOWN, FLORIDA 32424 ■ 50 CENTS (Including Tax)

CRIME CRIME CRAZY WEATHER Suspected Couple peeping tom is caught swindles with crack SNOW DAY! man out BY KELLI PEACOCK DUNN Northwest Floridians received a rare News Editor treat Friday when snow flurries A Blountstown man came falling down. Although it was of $3390 being sought for peeping melting before it hit the ground in into a woman’s windows BY KELLI PEACOCK DUNN was found in possession our community, many Calhoun News Editor of crack cocaine. Countians headed for the state line Blountstown Police where there was plenty of accumu- A man serving time in Department Inv. prison for grand theft and Timothy Partridge and lation. At left, brothers Brady and forgery has been charged, Ofc. Gary McGee Jason Tomlinson had fun building along with his wife, for bilk- stopped Talris Brown on ing a Liberty County man his bike last Wednesday this snowman while cousin out of $3390. night about a report of Madison Conyers (below) made a Timothy him looking in a local E. McCor- woman’s windows. snow angel. For more highlights mick, 27, who When asked to empty from the snow day, turn to page 3. his pockets, Brown is serving an revealed a clear plastic 18 month sen- bag with a white powder tence at substance and stated it Okaloosa was crack cocaine. He Work Camp, T. MCCORMICK gave a recorded state- and Cristie Lessel ment that he had pur- McCormick, 32, of chased the cocaine from Hosford, have both been a guy known as “fat charged with grand theft man” and was going to from a person 65 years of exchange it with a age or older and communi- woman for sex. He cations fraud. alleged he had traded According to the Liberty $50 worth of crack with County Sheriff’s Office, a the woman earlier in the man living in the Orange day for sex. Community said he Brown was charged received a phone call last with possession of crack spring from a man who with intent to distribute identified himself as Ralph, within 1000 feet of a a close friend. The man told child care facility. him he was in Atlanta and asked if he could help his daughter, Cristie, while he ONLINE EDITION was away. Later that day, Cristie called needing money and the calls contin- The County ued almost daily with the man giving her money each Record time she asked. The man proclaiming to be Ralph called again a ONLINE week later asking for his continued help until he got www.thecountyrecord.net back into town. The calls from Cristie never stopped SEE A PHOTO YOU LIKE? and her father’s friend doled out the cash as BUY IT ONLINE! requested. Another call from “Ralph” came a week later, asking for a total on COMMUNITY SERVICE what his daughter had bor- rowed. The friend advised her balance was up to $1980. Local Rotary Club sending “shelter in a Three days later, Cristie RIVER FORECAST called and said her father had lost his job so he shouldn’t call him about box” to the victims of Haiti earthquake repaying the money. She assured him she was mak- Members of the Blountstown Rotary Club are reach- to send worth of “shelter in a box” to the victims of the ing arrangements with her ing out through Rotary International and sending $2000 earthquake in Haiti. mother to repay the loans. Starting as the brainchild of one Rotarian with the The man said Cristie support of his Rotary club in year 2000 – ShelterBox continued asking for more APALACHICOLA RIVER has grown to become the largest Rotary Club project in money and even brought the 100 year history of the organization. her children over for a visit. Feb. 17...8PM... 18.5’ Rotarian support currently contributes an estimated She then told him her Feb. 19...8PM... 16.8’ 50% of ShelterBox donations. Around 5,000 rotary mother was hospitalized clubs worldwide have supported ShelterBox since it was and she needed even more Feb. 21...6AM... 16.3’ launched. 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MAIN ST., ALTHA, FLA. 674-3838 762-3228 Serving Blountstown and Calhoun County Since 1907 The County Record, FEBRUARY 17, 2010, Page 10 Military News “THE GREATEST GENERATION” Saluting Those Who Served in World War II Army Reserve Specialist Maloy is back home after deployment Army Reserve Spec. before returning to their and the Combat Action Jeremie E. Maloy is regularly assigned Army Badge for his distinguished returning to the U.S. after a Reserve or National Guard service. deployment to Iraqi or units. Maloy is a military Afghanistan in support of The specialist served in police member of the 351st Operations Iraqi Freedom support of Operation Iraqi Military Police Battalion, or Enduring Freedom, Freedom in the Iraq based in Ocala, Fla. He respectively. Theater of Operations. has four years of military The soldiers return to While deployed, he was service. He is the son of Fort Dix, N.J. for debrief- decorated with the Army Raymond W. Maloy of ing, evaluations and out- Commendation Medal, the N.W. Hanna Tower Road, processing procedures National Defense Medal, Altha, Fla. Altha School News continued MILES ELDRIDGE JOHN L. COXWELL FRANK LEE STONE STOCK yearbook. The 3pm 5 pm original price for the 2008 Feb. 19 – FCA Feb. 25 – Cat’s Cuisine Air Force Pilot U.S. Army U.S. Navy, World War II and 2009 yearbooks was Breakfast at Altha Church Lunch; MS Baseball at Served in World War II, Korean U.S. Air Force $40 and all other yearbooks of God, 7 am; V Baseball Port St. Joe, 3 pm; MS World War II War, Retired 1964 Occupied Japan were priced at $30. vs. Aucilla, 3 pm; V Softball at Port St. Joe, 3 Quantities are limited. Softball vs. Aucilla, 3 pm pm; V Softball vs. The County Record is paying tribute to the men and women who served our great coun- Order forms were sent Feb. 22 – MS Baseball Bethlehem, 5 pm try during World War II. If you or someone you know is a WWII veteran living in Calhoun home with report cards or vs. Tolar, 3 pm; V Baseball Feb. 26 – FCA County (or a veteran from the community who has passed away), please email it to you can contact the media vs. East Gadsden, 6 pm; Breakfast at Altha First center at 762-3448. MS Softball vs. Tolar, 3 pm Baptist, hosted by Hillcrest [email protected] or drop it off at our office on Central Avenue West next to Feb. 23 – MS Baseball Baptist, 7 am; Wallace Badcock & More. We are also receiving veteran photos from the Supervisor of Elections Calendar vs. Hosford, 3 pm; V Math & Computer Comp- Office that are posted on their Facebook page. Feb. 18 – Sea to See Baseball vs. Munroe, 6 pm; etition; V Baseball at Program; Senior Shadow MS Softball vs. Hosford, 3 Aucilla, 2 pm; V Softball at Day; MS Softball at Wewa, pm; V Softball vs. Munroe, Aucilla 2 pm BUSINESSBUSINESSBUSINESS DIRECTORYDIRECTORYDIRECTORY FOR SPECIAL RATES ON THESE SPACES CALL 674-5041

State License Numbers FREE ESTIMATES Bracewell’s Flooring & Fencing #CCC1327976 #CRC1329082 Residential & Commercial AFFORDABLE Blountstown, Florida Roofing & Building Contractors 850-674-2000 Specializing In Metal Roofing Fax: 850-674-9330 Commercial ROYCE WISE email: [email protected] & Residential Cell: 850-643-8701 Williams Home Improvements WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED! Serving Calhoun County Since 1990 • NO MONEY Williams Home Improvements “No Job Too Big or Small” WHALEY UP FRONT • NO MONEY CONCRETE WORK LANDSCAPING • PAY UPON Heating, Air Conditioning & Insulation UP FRONT ROOFING PRESSURE CLEANING COMPLETION • Serving This Area For 31 Years • PAY UPON PROFESSIONALS CERAMIC TILE HONEST • DEPENDABLE • Full Time Office and Sales Department COMPLETION SEAMLESS GUTTERS FREE ESTIMATES 20567 NW Depot Avenue HONEST • DEPENDABLE PAINTING Lic.#RM0044558 FREE ESTIMATES 850-674-8092 • Cell: 573-0616 SCREEN ENCLOSURES 850-674-8092 • Cell: 573-0616 Res. Contractor Lic. #RR282811560 • Roofing Contractor Lic. #29027247 Res. Contractor Lic. #RR282811560 • Roofing Contractor Lic. #29027247 850-674-4777 CAPPS Well Drilling Mike Purvis, Owner LICENSED DRILLERS SALES & REPAIRS 674-8942

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Phone: 762-4755 Freddy McCormick Heating & Cooling Fax: 762-8954 Service & Installation Cell: 209-7506 Schedule A System Service HAMPTON CONCRETE FINISHING, INC. Before Summer Makes You Sweat Commercial & Residential Concrete Construction Stewwall • Monolithic • Concrete Counter Tops 850-762-8873 • 850-209-7242 Driveways • Stamping • Concrete Pumping P.O. Box 569 Somero Copper Head Lazer Scread Altha, FL 32421

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"Pat" the loss of our loved one. for all he had done and someone posing as him to Godwin, 58, of Grand A Thought We would especially like to thank the folks at assured him he would get him to give her money. Ridge, FL, passed away Parthenon Healthcare, the Calhoun-Liberty Hospital and repay him once he got back Ralph told him to do what- Sunday, February 14, to Remember Covenant Hospice for their diligent care and kindness dur- from Gainesville. ever he needed to do, but 2010, at Jackson Hospital. ing Dot's final days. Thanks also to Reverend Victor he was not able to repay Born in Newark, NJ, Pat Walsh who led a wonderful service on very short notice. The man continued ful- the money she had gotten had resided most of her life Dot was a very special person and we miss her dearly. filling the ongoing requests from him. in Jackson County and was Your kind words, prayers, and presence have helped us for money from Cristie who a former employee of the through this difficult time. May God bless you all. came back later in the Cristie met with Liberty Russell Corp. Tim Adams The family of Dorothy "Dot" Deason month to advise her mother County authorities in She was preceded in Funeral Director was sick again and had to December and reportedly death by a step-son, George No matter how return to Gainesville. At admitted to having her hus- Grant Godwin; a sister, prepared we hope to be, * * * that point, the amount bor- band pose as her dad and Shirley Varney; and a rowed was up to $3,390 call his friend so he would brother, Bill Lehman. the moment of losing a loved one is always a and the man posing as give her money. Survivors include her The family of Alfred Harris would like to extend a Ralph called to say he After the investigation husband, George W. challenging time. There heartfelt thank you to all who showed such kindness and would be by the next day to was complete, Cristie was Godwin, of Grand Ridge; are many ways we can generosity during our loss. repay the debt. Instead, arrested Feb. 9 and booked two daughters, Paula choose to honor the A special thank you to the wonderful caregivers with another call from Cristie into the Liberty County Chapman and husband, passing of a loved one, Hospice of the Emerald Coast, Rachel Hatcher, Melissa came asking for more Jail. She posted bond the Leonardo, of Greensboro; and create meaningful Mays and Geno Mayo. Also, to Tim and Linda Adams money and the man finally following day. Her husband Christy Griffin and hus- with Adams Funeral Home. experiences for those cut her off. He said Cristie remains in custody at the band, Jason Stewart, of To the extended family, friends and neighbors who have who remain. then confessed that her Okaloosa Work Camp Crawfordville; one step- kept a watchful eye and continue to do so, we will be for- father knew nothing about where he has been incar- We are always son, Grady Godwin, and ever grateful. the money, but she would cerated since September. wife, Kim; one step-daugh- available to give that Lastly, to Paul Smith… your perfectly chosen words ter, Ginger Rushing, and special attention you will give our family the peace we will need for each day fiance', Dan Smith, all of desire in time of forward. Green Cove Springs; one sorrow. We are Parthenon of Blountstown sister, Carol Yon, of committed to providing May God Bless, Greenwood; three brothers, The Harris Family Team Player of the Year James Lehman of Arizona, you with exceptional service with loving care Daniel Lehman of Central * * * Florida and Albert Lehman and respect. of Recovery, Ga.; 11 grand- Thank you for The family of Rosie Lee Layfield would like to send a Congratulations! Betty children and two great allowing us to serve special thanks to each and everyone who sent flowers, grandchildren. you. food, words of encouragement, before and after the pass- Godwin Memorization will be by ing of our mother. A special thanks to Calhoun-Liberty cremation with James & ADAMS Hospital, Dr. Bristol and staff, Tim and Linda Adams and Sikes Funeral Home loving extended family members Rae and Roger Nichols, Maddox Chapel directing. FUNERAL HOME who was always there for us before and after. 674-5449 • 643-5410 Many Blessing and BLANCHE www.adamsfh.com Much Love, The Family of STRICKLAND Rosie Layfield, Our Mom, 1910-2010 COLLINS HALLEY Blanche Strickland of Fayetteville, Ga., and Collins Halley, 93, entered Rebecca Collins Bishop * * * into rest February 9, 2010. (husband AI) of Parthenon Healthcare of Blountstown named Betty Godwin as Blanche was a lifelong Teresa Mayo and her children would like to thank Tallahassee; stepsons, John 2009 Team Player of the Year . Since April 2008, Godwin has been resident of Tallahassee. She B. Halley (wife Barbara) of everyone for everything you did for our family during the working as a Dietary Cook and is responsible for assuring that quality was a third generation Va., C.E. "Gene" Halley Jr. passing of our loved one, Steve Mayo. We want to thank Leon County resident, (wife Stephanie) of you for all of your prayers, phone calls, visits, food, and for food service is provided at all times. When asked how her work growing up on State Road Chipley; eight grandchil- having our family in your thoughts. Again, thank you very experience has been, Ms. Godwin said, “Enjoyed learning many things, 12 near Lake Iamania. dren; seven stepgrandchil- much. that’s why I’m sticking around.” Blanche graduated from dren; 16 great-grandchil- Teresa Mayo, April, Becki, Trina, Florida State University dren; 10 step great-grand- David, Lauren, Alex and grandchildren Developmental Research children, as well as numer- School (Florida High) in ous nieces and nephews. * * * 1934. She attended Lively Funeral services were Bristol Technical School and then held Saturday, February The family of Ernest Abraham Prevatt (PeeWee) followed with a career with 13, at 1:00 p.m. EST at would like to express our appreciation to all who devoted the State of Florida, retir- Trinity United Methodist time during the search and rescue of our loved one. Words Dental Clinic ing from the DHSMV. A Church, with burial at alone cannot express our gratitude. We would also like to devoted Methodist, Oakland Cemetery. thank everyone for their prayers, thoughts and support DENTURE Blanche grew up as a mem- during our time of need. Thank you all and God bless. LAB on ber of Beth Page United MYRTLE V. PHILLIPS The Ernest Prevatt (PeeWee) Family Methodist Church, where Myrtle V. Phillips, 89, of PREMISES she played the piano and Blountstown passed away taught Sunday School. She Wednesday, February 10, Same-Day later transferred her mem- 2010, in Blountstown. Magician Scott Humston at Service on bership to Trinity United She was a homemaker Repairs and Methodist Church where and seamstress. BHS Auditorium Sunday night she was a member for 50 She is survived by a son, Relines years. She was active in Earl Phillips, of Havana, Are you looking for an magic as part of Upward Sunday School, the Altar Florida; a daughter, Sharon evening of non-stop fun and Basketball awards night. Guild and a lifetime mem- Mirambell, of Fountain, inspiration for the entire The entire community is Laban Bontrager, DMD ber of the United Florida; and a sister, Pam family? Scott Humston, invited to join us on this Methodist Women until her Thomas, of Blountstown; master magician and family special night! Monica Bontrager, DMD entertainer, is coming to For more information, or health no longer pennitted. four grandchildren and six FAMILY DENTISTRY She was also active in the great-grandchildren. Blountstown Sunday, Feb. if your church would like to TMH Auxiliary, Marzuq A memorial service will 21, at 6pm CT at the BHS help co-sponsor this won- 12761 NW Pea Ridge Road, Bristol, FL 32321 Shrine Auxiliary, as well as be held at 4:00 p.m., Auditorium. Scott will be derful evening, please call TELEPHONE: (850)643-5417 the Tallahassee Lions Club. Thursday, February 18, in presenting his music and 899-5491. She was preceded in Adams Funeral Home death by her husband, Chapel with sister Patsy Clarence Eugene Halley. Folks officiating. She is survived by her Adams Funeral Home is son, Thomas L. "Tommy" in charge of the arrange- Collins, of Tallahassee; two ments (ph. 674-5449 or daughters, Mary Alice online at www.adams Bolton (husband Richard) fh.com). Drug Task Force nets arrest Church Directory For Information On Listing Your Church, Call 674-5041 for marijuana in Liberty Co. BY KELLI PEACOCK DUNN marijuana with intent to News Editor sell. First Church of the Nazarene According to the Liberty Christian Home Free Will Baptist Church 17826 NE Crozier St. • Blountstown, FL 32424 The Calhoun-Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, 850-866-4036 19244 NE State Road 69, Blountstown, FL 32424 Drug Task Force netted Inv. Todd Wheetley from Sr. Pastor: Dr. Ernie Gray 850-674-8169 one arrested of an alleged that agency, along with [email protected] Sunday Services Ron Burger, Pastor marijuana dealer last BPD Inv. Timothy Sunday School...9:45 AM Tuesday. Schedule of Services 850-674-5194 Partridge and CCSO Inv. Morning Worship...11:00 AM Michael Alan Brown, Mark Mallory utilized a • Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. www.christianhomefreewillbaptistchurch.org 27, has been charged with confidential informant to • Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 PM email: [email protected] sale of a controlled sub- arrange a $40 purchase of • Wed. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service...6:00 PM Come Be Our Guest! stance (less than 20 grams marijuana from Brown at of marijuana) within 1000 his home at Duggar’s feet of a place of worship, Trailer Park. The entire along with possession of transaction was recorded. St. Mary Missionary Blountstown United Methodist Church Baptist Church Located on Hwy 20 directly across from 16345 SE River Street, Blountstown, FL Sub-Way & McDonalds The County Record DR. C.L. WILSON, PASTOR Wednesday Bible Study...9:00 AM 850-674-8716 The Voice of Calhoun County Since 1907 “We Minister To Needs Without Magnifying Faults” Sunday School...9:45 AM USPS 135-060 Published every Wednesday by Sunday School - 9:30 AM • Morning Worship - 11:00 AM Sunday Worship...11:00 AM Calhoun Publishing Co., Inc. Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday - 6:30 PM 20311 Central Avenue West General Mission & Brotherhood 2nd & 4th Saturday - 10 AM Telephone: 674-8254 Email: [email protected] Blountstown, FL 32424 PHONE: 850-674-5041 •FAX: 850-674-5008 e-mail: [email protected] Meaningful Bible Study ...... 9:45 AM website: www.thecountyrecord.net Exciting Worship...... 11:00 AM Blountstown First Periodicals postage paid at Blountstown, FL Post Office Bible Study & Worship ...... 6:00 PM POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study ...... 6:30 PM THE COUNTY RECORD Assembly of God Church P.O. Box 366, Blountstown, FL 32424 Pastor David Throckmorton $21.00 in Calhoun & Liberty Counties Sunday Services Pastor, Shelton Kindig $26.00 Elsewhere Located two blocks south of the intersection Highway 20 and Main Street in Blountstown Sunday School...9:45 AM Hwy. 20 West, 13th Street Robert A. Turner Morning Worship...11:00 AM Publisher/Editor/Advertising Blountstown, FL Sharon Turner First Baptist Church Evening Worship...5:00 PM Bookkeeper/Circulation Wednesday Service...7:00 PM 850-674-4331 Kelli Peacock....News Editor Helping people follow in the footsteps of Christ Somehow, largely through the Grace of God, devoted loyalty, and the vast pride on the part of many people, The County Record has never missed an issue. For Information on Placing Your Church in the Directory, Please Call 674-5041 The County Record, FEBRUARY 17, 2010, Page 3 Old fashioned Sacred Harp The Laing family - Kevin, Haleigh, Connor, Singing at the Settlement Addison and The Panhandle Pioneer will be served and atten- 10 am-2 pm Central Time Laney (mom Settlement in Blountstown dees are asked to bring an with tours available. Lisa was will host a morning of appropriate side dish. Admission is free. behind the Sacred Harp singing Donations will be appreci- The Settlement is locat- camera) - Saturday, Feb. 20, begin- ated to cover the expense of ed off SR 20 West (turn at enjoyed ning at 9:30 a.m. the fish. Lindy’s on Silas Green playing This old style of singing In addition, the Street) inside Sam Atkins acapella from shape notes Settlement will have their Park. For more informa- in the General Store open from tion, call 674-2777. snow (also known as FaSoLa) at the dates back to colonial times and has been preserved in Florida- the rural south. The singing Alabama is not accompanied by harp HEY state line. or other instruments and is a non-denominational com- munity musical event that emphasizes participation. MOM The event will take place in the Red Oak Methodist Church inside the Settlement. Following YOUR the sing, dinner will be served on the grounds. 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Calhoun County arranged for the home- 3:30-7:30 Mon; 2:30-7:30 Tues. &Weds. bound. saw some pretty large Blountstown Civic Center Call Kelly Wyrick • 850-674-2215 flurries by late after- SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Photography by noon, but it was at the INTERPRESS STUDIOS Florida-Georgia line near Dothan where many local residents flocked for the real deal. At left, Brady Tomlinson is ready to build a snowman. Thanks to all the families who shared their snow day photos with The County Record!

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Jon Plummer, Pharmacist 20370 Central Ave. West, 850-674-2222 Melissa Conyers Blountstown, FL was armed and ready for a good snowball fight. The County Record, FEBRUARY 17, 2010, Page 4 Bush, Newsome will exchange vows April 16 in Panama City COUNTRY LUNCH SERVED DAILY, 10:30 A.M. UNTIL 2:30 P.M. Jonathon Neal Bush, Rhonda was born in Melanie Bush Faircloth, Kingsport, Tennessee to and Stacey Bush Enfinger Una V. Brickey Hilton and DINE IN are pleased to announce the Willard Kyle Greer $ 99 with tea & salad ...... + Tax engagement and forthcom- (Rusty), both deceased. 7 ing marriage of their moth- Brothers of the bride, TO GO er, Rhonda Arlene Bush, to Michael Lynn Greer of $ 99 + Tax Terry William Newsome, Inverness, Florida, and drink not included...... 7 father of Jessica Venise Steven Preston Greer of Newsome and Kayla Renee Blountstown, will give the $ 99 Tyus. bride away. with salad ...... 8 + Tax Terry was born in Port 12” Chocolate Chip Cookie St. Joe to Virginia and J.C. Plain $12.50 • with nuts or decorated $15 Sr. Citizens Newsome of Clarksville. WHOLE CAKES & PIES AVAILABLE Sister of the groom, Iva Lily Watson, of Panama City, The has bus for will be officiating the cere- mony. A wedding ceremony chartered will be held April 16th in RESTAURANT Panama City. Invitations Hwy. 20, Bristol • 643-2264 group trips are being sent to family and friends. After a honeymoon Calhoun County Senior in Branson, Missouri, the Citizens Assn., Inc./Calhoun couple will reside in County Transit has a 32- Calhoun County. passenger bus that can be used for group trips. If you have a church or school trip why not charter the bus for a day? Cheaper than leasing An Evening of Fun and a large bus! Calhoun County Transit Terry William Newsome and Rhonda Arlene Bush is the Community Transportation operator for Inspiration for the Entire Family the county. Prices are "very" Historic Apalachicola reasonable — so call 674- 4496 to schedule your trip! Master Magician and Family Home & Garden Tour Overnight Entertainer Plans are underway for bay-view mansion owned the 18th annual “Historic by Susan and Jim Bachrach Apalachicola Home & has been selected as the trip planned Scott Humston Garden Tour” sponsored by featured home of the tour. Trinity Episcopal Church. This architectural gem sits to Biloxi on Today co-chairpersons, atop a gentle rise on Bay will perform during the Upward Nita Morgan and Gloria Avenue and provides mag- Austin, announced that the nificent views of April 1-2 Basketball Awards Night on tour is expected to attract Apalachicola Bay. The orig- more than 1,000 visitors to inal house, featuring high Come join CalCo Travel Sunday, Feb. 12, 6:00 PM, Apalachicola, Florida on ceilings and tall dormer for an overnight in Biloxi, Friday and Saturday, April windows on the ground Mississippi, April 1-2. If 30 - May 1, 2010. floor, was built in 1885. The you feel lucky — try your at the BHS Auditorium. The weekend will begin gabled tower, added in hand at gaming. Friday, April 30, with 1999, emphasizes the Trip includes: Overnight Evensong at 5:30 pm fol- Second Empire style. The at the Beau Rivage, Free The entire community is invited to join us on lowed by a lecture at 6:30 bright, airy rooms display Play dollars at the Beau, pm at Trinity Episcopal family antiques, colorful art Free play dollars at the Church. Homes will be and stylish furnishings. Grand, and motorcoach this special night as Scott presents open to visitors on In addition to the fea- transportation to and from Saturday, May 1, from tured home, a number of Biloxi – all for $99/double his music and magic. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Tour architecturally or historical- and $139/single. tickets will be on sale start- ly significant homes will be The bus will pick up in EVERYBODY WELCOME • FREE ADMISSION ing at 9:30 am May 1 for included in the tour. The Tallahassee first, then along $20. Lunch will be served Gibson Inn and the Coombs the I-10 corridor. Bus will This event is being sponsored by from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm House Inn will be welcom- leave Blountstown at 9:00 in Trinity’s parish hall at a ing visitors, as well. Guests AM on Thursday, April 1, cost of $10. A silent auc- to Apalachicola will want to and return by 7:00 PM on First Baptist of Blountstown and tion, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, make time for the many Friday, April 2. will also be a part of the historical buildings and Call Dorothy, Sarah, or tour day’s events. Marilyn at (850) 674-4163 Christian Home Freewill Baptist A Second Empire style See TOUR, page 5 to make a reservation. Payment due at the time of For more information, please cal 899-5491. sign up! Last day to register is Friday, March 26. MOVIE MOMENT by Matt McGraw ‘The Hurt Locker’ earns McGraw’s highest rating Nominated for nine Academy Awards including Best Picture, director Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker is a gripping, powerful tale of an American bomb squad in • Invitations Iraq. When the leader of the Bravo Company of the bomb • Napkins squad is killed by an explosion, a cocky, fearless rebel • Accessories named Sergeant William James (Jeremy Renner) is sent in to take over. Immediately, James does not get along with • Programs his team (Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty), leading • Notes to some tense situations between the men as they try to dismantle bombs and survive their tour of duty. • Place Cards The film is incredibly well-made in all aspects. Kathryn Bigelow, the ex-wife of rival Best Director nominee James • Bookmarks Cameron (Avatar), has done a truly phenomenal job of • Gifts directing this film. She has taken on a completely male- dominated genre and defeated the boys at their own game, • Anniversary crafted easily the best film thus far about the Middle East conflict. The frontrunner to win the Oscar, the 58-year-old Bigelow is only the third woman ever to be nominated for the honor. Her job was made easier by gifted screenwriter Mark Boal, a veteran of the Iraq War who also wrote the 2007 film In the Valley of Elah. The film does not attempt to make a political statement of any sort, making it rather refreshing, though politically charged war films certainly have their place as well. For SFC James, war is a drug (a character states this at one point), and the movie neither advocates nor condemns this. The cast, composed largely of relative unknowns, is incredible. In the lead role, Best Actor nominee Renner gives one of the best performances of the year. Mackie (8 Mile) and Geraghty (Jarhead) are also excellent. Each of the men brings a distinct, interesting personality to their character, and as a result, the characters are most definite- ly not one-dimensional meathead stereotypes. The film features famed actors such as Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort in the Harry Potter movies), Guy Pearce (Memento), David Morse (The Green Mile), and Evangeline Lilly (TV’s Lost) in small roles, lending the spotlight more to the up-and-coming young actors. Jeremy Renner in particular likely has an extremely bright future. Overall, The Hurt Locker is an extremely intense and The County Record rewarding experience that is completely worthy of its Best Picture nomination. A blast of fresh air in a genre that has 20311 Central Ave. West grown stagnant over the past decade, it is one of the best Blountstown, FL war films in years, and certainly one of the most entertain- ing. Do yourself a favor and watch it. You will not regret it. 5/5 674-5041 Comments or questions? Email mattmcgraw52 @gmail.com The County Record, FEBRUARY 17, 2010, Page 5 Famous Girl Scout Cookies are here, watch for booths The much anticipated New to the cookie lime cookies to donate to an Girl Scout Cookies have up this year is the Thank U identified organization." arrived! On February 13, Berry Munch cookie. This The Girl Scout Council troops from the greater new cookie has premium of the Florida Panhandle Panama City area will be cranberries that provide a invites girls from kinder- picking up and delivering sweet tartness which nicely garten to twelfth grade, to Ralph Yoder keynote speaker their pre-ordered cookies. accompanies the creamy join the adventure and Beginning Saturday, white fudge chips. With empower themselves February 20, local resi- zero transfat and no hydro- through courage, confi- dents will start to see famil- genated oils, this cookie sis dence and character, to at Chamber banquet Feb. 25 iar cookie booths outside sure to be a fast seller. make the world a better participating stores around "The cookie product pro- place. To volunteer or join BY KRISTY TERRY Calhoun County native safety firm based in Albany, the community. Girls will vides the girls with an Girl Scouts, contact the Ralph Yoder will serve as GA as a policy analyst, Executive Director continue to sell cookies opportunity to learn busi- local council office at 1- the event’s keynote speak- trainer and customer serv- through the end of this ness skills including cus- 888-271-8778 or visit er. Ralph grew up on a ice rep. The Calhoun County year's sale on March 21. tomer service, budgeting www-gscfp-org. farm in Calhoun County, He joined FDOT in Chamber of Commerce’s This year's theme and planning,: said Raslean Girl Scout cookies will where he resides with his January 2008 as the 63rd Annual Membership Inspired By U....will con- M. Allen, CEO of the Girl be sold at the Piggly Wiggly wife of 15 years (Michelle) District’s Intergovernmen- Banquet is only a week tinue the tradition of pro- Scout Council of the in Blountstown on and three daughters tal Liaison. He works away! The event will be viding a quality cookie Florida Panhandle. Saturdays. (Madison, Laney, and directly for the District held Feb. 25 at the W.T. while teaching effective "Through the Gifts of For more information Morgan). Ralph is a gradu- FDOT Secretary and Neal Civic Center, and will skills to girls. The girl Caring program, girls take email: Clarissa Medina ate of Chipola College and serves the 16 Northwest have a few changes this Scout Cookie Sale is the action through service proj- TR30 at the University of Florida Florida Counties. year. The night’s activities number one literacy pro- ects that directly benefit [email protected] with a B.S. in Ag Business will kick off with a wine and gram for girls. By selling others, giving customers m or Tanisha Bess at tae Management. Tickets for the annual cheese reception and exhib- cookies, girls are able to the option to purchase [email protected] He managed the banquet are available from it of historic and local art at realize their full potential Georgia Peanut Producers Chamber board members, 6 p.m. Photographs from and become strong, confi- Association’s public rela- through the Chamber years past will be featured, dent, and resourceful citi- tions and lobbying efforts as office, or online at www.cal- as well as current local art- zens. Many successful Executive Director. He hounco.org for $25 each. work, and renderings of the business women today say then worked for the Tickets must be purchased future. This will be a great that they got their start in Speaker of the House, in advance, and no tickets chance for guests to not the business world by sell- Johnny Byrd. Following his will be sold at the door. only view exhibits, but also ing Girl Scout Cookies. service in Tallahassee, he The ticket deadline is network with other mem- "I cannot think of a bet- joined an international food Friday, Feb. 19th. bers. ter confidence builder for a young girl than to be required to got door to door Expand your and have to introduce your- self and talk about the BIRTHDAYS plant palette cookie program to every- one you meet," said Paige Carter-Smith of at Extension Governance Services. "I realize years later how event Mar. 16 much that experience real- ly helped me understand Some of the best plants the importance of express- people in Florida will reveal ing yourself and what you their top performing plants believe very clearly; that is at a University of Florida a skill I use in business as a Extension Program on governmental consultant March 16, 9:30 – 12:30 every day." Eastern Time. This year's cookie line This videoconference can includes the all-time be viewed at UF/IFAS favorites: Thin Mints, North Florida REC – Samoas, and Tagalongs; Quincy and is being spon- Do-Si-Dos, Trefoils and sored by Gardening Friends Lemon Chalet Cremes are of the Big Bend, Inc. also available. Featured speakers include: David Price, President, Bok Tower Sanctuary, Lakeland; Robert Bowden, Director, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando; Stephen Pategas of Hortus Oasis, Winter Park; Alan Shapiro, Owner, Grandiflora, Gainesville, J.B. Porter to be honored with Turn it Down and Larry Schokman, 80th birthday cookout Saturday Retired Director, The Happy 80th birthday to J.B. “Jesse James” Porter shown Kampong, Miami-Dade here (right) with his cousin, Josh “Frank James” Dykes. J.B. County. Each speaker will will be honored with a cookout on his birthday, Saturday, share his favorite fifteen to Save Energy! Feb. 20, at Sam Atkins Park beginning at noon. All family (15) plants and bring his and friends are invited. Please bring a covered dish. own special talent and per- spective to this event. Love, Your Girls You may register on-line ASbbVS`[]abObaOb$& at www.thegfbb.com, click- RSU`SSa]`Z]eS`b]aOdS ing on “Event Reservations” on the left S\S`UgeVWZSeSO`W\U menu. Or you may call the aSOa]\OZZgO^^`]^`WObS North Florida Research and QZ]bVW\U Education Center at 850- 875-7100 for further infor- 9SS^eO`[OW`W\aWRSPg mation. Early registration QOcZYW\UO\ReSObVS` is $5. Registration deadline ab`W^^W\UR]]`aO\R is Friday, March 12. eW\R]eaO\RaSOZW\U Registration after that date OW`ZSOYa will be $10. Morning refreshments and hand-outs will be furnished. Three 1Z]aSPZW\RaO\RQc`bOW\a FNGLA CEUs will be Ob \WUVb b] b`O^ eO`[ OW` offered. Area Master W\aWRSO\R]^S\bVS[ Gardeners may also earn Rc`W\U bVS ROg b] ZSb W\ educational hours from this bVSeO`[ac\aVW\S Happy Birthday, My Son event. 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All parents that want their children to be featured should call Kelly Wyrick at 47<2G=C@1=;4=@B:3D3: 1/::4>CB=2/G 674-2215 and schedule B=:3/@<( their appointment for We understand and share the frustration Future Citizens pictures to over rising energy costs and are doing  6]eb]1]\aS`dS3\S`Ug be taken on March 8th, 9th, everything we can to lessen the impact on  :]e1]abBW^a and 10th at the W.T. Neal  Civic Center in our customers. One of the many factors 0S\S¿ba]T0cRUSb0WZZW\U Blountstown. causing higher electric bills around the state  6]eb]@SORG]c`;SbS` To schedule your is the prolonged cold snap that created a  6]eb]B`OQY9WZ]eObba appointment call Kelly need for heaters to run nearly non-stop,  @SPObSa/dOWZOPZS Wyrick at 674-2215. causing some customers usage to double. Happy 2nd Birthday! Madalyn Hall will cele- Tour cont’d To reduce the burden, FPU is taking steps to help customers make simple lifestyle brate her second birthday on churches, museums, and February 18th. Madalyn is parks that make changes to conserve energy and, in turn, the daughter of Ben and Apalachicola such a distinc- reduce your electricity costs. Please call FPU Brooke Hall. She enjoys tive community. today to schedule a FREE Energy Audit. playing with her big sister, For more information please call Trinity Episcopal Happy 1st Birthday, Sophie! Anna Jo, and helping the Church at (850) 653-9550 (850) 526-6800 WWW.FPUC.COM Feb. 5, 2010 cheerleaders at Upward or the Apalachicola Bay
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Love, Daddy, Mama Basketball games. Happy Chamber of Commerce at & Ella Grace Birthday, Madsey! (850) 653-9419. The County Record, FEBRUARY 17, 2010, Page 6 After downing Munroe Bobcats... Altha Wildcats fall to Malone in district play BY JIM McINTOSH ble upset bid of the top- Rogers racked up 15 points seeded Malone Tigers. (including 3 3-pointers). ALTHA, FEBRUARY Down by only a point, He had 2 assists and 8—The Wildcats began dis- 14-13, after the first quar- grabbed a rebound. Jacob trict tournament play last ter, the Wildcats netted Warner sank 7 points Monday in fine fashion. only 2 of 8 field goals in the pulled down a rebound and They defeated the Munroe second quarter for a total of nabbed a steal. Ethan Ellis Bobcats, 48-36, in the 4 points and they were 0- ended his basketball career quarter regional round. for-3 from beyond the arc. by contributing 3 points as At halftime Altha (7-11; Conversely, Malone sank well as 2 assists, a rebound 5-6, Class 1A District 2) 4-of-5 field goals to take a and a steal. enjoyed a 21-9 lead and the 30-17 lead into the locker The Wildcats hope only BHS loses to Graceville in overtime Wildcats extended that room and they ended the the best for their four sen- lead 32-18 after three Wildcats’ season with a 61- iors: Ethan Ellis, Brett quarters of play. 46 win. Floyd, Carl Mantecon and Tigers runners up in district; Will Rogers was the Tyler Hamilton led the Terry Wyllie. With four offensive leader for the offensive charge for the varsity starters returning Wildcats with 16 points Wildcats with a 21-point next year, Altha fans are will face Pensacola Christian (including 2 3-pointers and effort along with 5 already anticipating next 8 of 9 free throws). He also rebounds and a steal. Will season. BY KELLI PEACOCK DUNN had 2 assists, blocked his News Editor first shot attempt of the season and he grabbed a Tiger fans were on the rebound. Tyler Hamilton 850-237-2424 edge of their seats Saturday knocked down 14 points, night for one of the most led the Wildcats with 6 exciting playoff games ever rebounds as well as 4 steals played in the BHS gym. and he had an assist. The Tigers made it to the Ethan Ellis, Jacob Warner district championship game and Anthony Young all against Graceville that added 5 points apiece. wound up in overtime. Warner also matched his When the final buzzer jersey number by pulling sounded, Graceville came down 5 rebounds. He had out on top, 57-53. an assist and swatted away HUGE TAX REFUND SALE IN PROGRESS Earlier in the week, the a shot attempt. Young sank Tigers defeated Bonifay in a 3-pointer to begin the ‘97 Chevy Work Truck...$2500 Cash + Tax & Tag the first round, 48-45. Leon game, cleared a career-high ‘ 03 Dodge Caravan... was $8995 .. Now $5995 Cash + Tax & Tag 2000 Buick Regal ...... $2000 DOWN Broxton led that game with 4 rebounds along with 3 steals and he had an assist. ‘94 Buick Regal ...... $1500 DOWN 30 points. Next up was ‘98 Ford Mustang ...... $1000 DOWN Cottondale with the Tigers Ellis grabbed 2 rebounds, nabbed a steal and record- ‘88 Ford Ranger ...... $1000 DOWN taking a 60-55 win. P.J. ‘97 Nissan Quest ...... $1000 DOWN ed an assist. Carl Buggs was the high scorer ‘92 Olds Van ...... $800 DOWN for BHS, bringing in 16 Mantecon added a field points. goal and had a rebound. SALE • SALE • SALE The win over Brett Floyd rounded out Cottondale secured the the scoring by making good CAROLINA CARPORTS Tigers a spot in the district on one of his two free throw championship where they attempts. met Graceville on the TALLAHASSEE, court. After battling four FEBRUARY 9--Missed quarters, the game was tied lay-ups and shots from and went into overtime. point blank range in the The Tigers fought hard, but second quarter of last Graceville took the lead Tuesday night’s semifinal 19984 Central Ave. West and wound up clinching the district tournament game Blountstown, FL title. at John Paul II kept the “We played a good Wildcats (7-12; 5-7, Class IN FRONT OF ALCO game, just didn’t quite fin- 1A District 2) from a possi- ish,” says BHS Coach Tony Davis. “We missed too many free throws - we were six for 17 from the free Leon Broxton goes up for two points against Graceville. throw line.” He led Blountstown with 21 points. Broxton led BHS with It’s like a golden retriever, assuming 21 points, followed by Paul Mosley with 12. head to Pensacola Christian ing to ride, the cost is $10. $ * As runners up in the dis- Thursday with game time Stop by the BHS office to your golden retrieves you 20 a month. trict, the Tigers are in the at 7 p.m. A fan bus is going reserve your seat and go regional playoffs and will to Pensacola. Anyone wish- cheer on the Tigers!

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in January so I was only home half the time. Therefore was their own mom. Our family was there day and night. High utility bill questioned nothing was on at the house but the refrigerator and TV They never asked us to leave no matter how many people plugged in the socket. were in the room. We had meals brought out to the lobby Dear Editor, With this said, how in the world could I have used an by friends and family where 20 or more would eat. We I'm writing in regards to these outrageous light bills. extra 1000 kwts of energy in January and I was home half were never asked not to do this. First to be known I am a hard working mom of two and the time and cut every breaker off except refrigerator and We lost our precious treasure at a place we felt at I'm very independent and don't ask for hand outs. I just (1) TV socket? Are we struggling as a city financially that home. When our mother passed the nurses and staff that don't feel it's fair to pay a bill that is not justified by accu- we have to double some, even triple people's light bills? A had helped mama cried with us! What a treasure we rate figuring. I received my light bill this month for memo would have helped prepare us for this. An expla- Calhoun-Liberty countians have in our hospital. January reading in the amount of $332.96 with usage of nation in figuring up the amount of the light bill would Thank you, Mr. Gillard and staff, at our hospital for 1955 kwts. I am an energy saver. I cut my lights off that have at least made me feel that someone wasn't lying. We making a "home-going for our Mother and her family" a I'm not using, I cut central heat and air off when we get up are working people struggling in this recession, don't make time to remember with a good feeling. and get clothed. I cut off the breakers for the stove, hot it worse on us, when you can just ask the people of this The family of Rosie Lee Layfield water heater and dryer every day, sometimes never cut on city to help if money is what is needed. Send a memo next 1910-2010 if I'm working days in a row. Last month my light bill was time. $184.34 with 908 kwt's used. I did the same energy sav- For the people, by the people, ing techniques and I worked less in December than I did spoken in one Missy Musgrove Whaley This Week Generous couple appreciated Heating & Air Conditioning We would like to welcome our new Service Manager, To the Editor: &+5,6 +$7721 to the Whaley Heating & Air Team! I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to the gentle- in History man and lady sitting in the corner booth at Pizza Hut in Blountstown on the evening of Feb. 14, 2010. Paying for the meals of 10 people in my party was beyond generous. By BMS History Department Please accept this word of gratitude and may you be blessed for such a sacrifice. Sincerely, February 17 Georgia Hosford 1911 – In the United States, Cadillac introduces the first Hosford, FL automobile with a self-starting engine, an attractive alterna- tive to Ford’s hand-cranked starter, which caused its share of broken jaws and ribs. Family touched by hospital Marcus Whaley, Jim Whaley, Chris Hatton & Jeffrey Tipton February 18 Letter to the Editor, 6(59,&(‡81,7 5(3/$&(0(17 1678 – English author John Bunyan publishes Pilgrim’s We all have our treasures that we hold dear and always Progress, which is now said to be the most frequently reprint- want near us. We carried our mother (our treasure) to ),/7(56 $1< 6,=(‡&/($1 $1' &+(&.6 ed book in English after the Bible. Calhoun-Liberty Hospital on January 16, 2010 where we stayed until February 5, 2010. The staff treated "our" mother as if she was the "Queen (850) 674-4777 February 19 of England". They cared for her tender hands as if she FL LIC. # CMC1249570 1847 – In Pennsylvania, the first coal-burning locomotive in the United States makes its trial run. February 20 Be counted: 1872 – Massachusetts inventor Luther Childs Crowell Congratulations patents a machine for making square-bottomed paper bags. watch for Salesman Of February 21 1828 – The Cherokee Nation in New Echota, Georgia, census forms The Year receives its first printing press, designed to print a Cherokee- language newspaper in the newly invented Cherokee alpha- in your mail 2009 bet. next month February 22 1819 – Spain and the United States sign the Florida The U.S. Census Bureau Purchase Treaty, in which Spain agrees to cede the remain- has issued a call to action for Mike every resident of our nation: der of its old province of Florida to the United States. "Be Counted." 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• Seeds • Fertilizer Variable Rate CALHOUN & LIBERTY COUNTY • Chemicals SHERIFF'S LOG • Grains CALHOUN COUNTY Drying & Purchasing Feb. 8: Clyde Callio, county VOP; Adalbert (Ross) Mustatea, felony DWLSR; Ruth Waterman, VOP Call your farm professionals Feb. 9: Alex Phillips, state VOP; Donnie Jason Yon, county VOP, failure to appear today: Feb. 10: Alfred Davis, failure to register as sex offender, violation • Hugh Dollar of offender living requirements; William Shiver, state VOP; Talris 229-400-5205 Terrell Brown, poss. cocaine; Samantha Chambers, failure to appear; Earl Boone, failure to appear • Todd Massey Feb. 11: Daniel Swearengin, trespass of structure; James 229-220-8846 Swain, failure to appear • Lee Barwick Feb. 12: Christopher O’Brian, DUI; Brian Traylor, failure to appear; Dimetrius Lewis, failure to appear 229-400-0792 Feb. 13: Donald James Lewis, DUI LIBERTY COUNTY Feb. 5: Douglas Burke, serving weekends Feb. 8: Ruth Waterman, hold for CCSO; Clayton Harris, purchase DOLLAR and poss. of meth, tampering with evidence Feb. 9: Cristie McCormick, grand theft from person over 65, communication fraud; Michael Alan Brown, sale of marijuana FARM within 1000 ft of place of worship, poss. with intent to distribute Feb. 10: Lance Gedeon, holding for Hernandez Co. Feb. 11: Samantha Chambers, holding for CCSO PRODUCTS The above individuals were booked into the Calhoun or Liberty SINCE 1939 County Jail over the past week. Although they have been charged with a crime, they are considered innocent until 1001 Dothan Road proven guilty. Bainbridge, Ga. Editor’s Note: Ruth Waterman listed above is not the wife of Rev. R.W. Waterman. 229-248-2750 The County Record, FEBRUARY 17, 2010, Page 8

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Jeffery Waldroff and Cortney Harris pres- ent their state proj- ect to the school board as part of the National FCCLA Week celebration.

BHS was well represented at the Throssell Literature/Language Festival. Check out the Cats’ Cuisine serving food story below for the complete list of winners. from India on World Tour McClellan is featured teacher; National FCCLA Week By Cortney Harris students win big at competitions February 7-13 is National FCCLA week. Teacher Feature Junicia Baker and Kevin The theme for this year is by Clint Coley Gutierrez competed in the “Grasp Greatness.” This As a career advisor and Spanish language contest. Year FCCLA will be cele- transition specialist for Each of these students rep- brating its 65th year Calhoun County Schools, resented Blountstown High anniversary. One of this Mrs. Loraine McClellan School very well! years National FCCLA has helped many students For the President’s read- week’s projects was to find the right college and ing contest, there was only write a letter to our local career of their dreams. She one winner, in all of the newspaper explaining why may be one of the shortest other competitions, first Family and Consumer teachers at BHS, but her place, second place, third Sciences education and patience and pertinence place, and honorable men- FCCLA are vital elements reaches great measures. tion(s) were awarded. of a students preparation Stepping up to reading challenge Born and raised in Harlea Perdue – the for life. FCCLA is the only Mrs. Alday's 2nd grade class stepped up to the challenge Blountstown, Florida, Mrs. presidential medallion and McClellan has been help- a cash prize of $50. national organization with issued by their teacher at the beginning of the school year family as its main focus. ing students one at a time President’s reading and last Friday they enjoyed a pizza party for their hard work. for nearly twenty-three Stephanie Martin – hon- Students learn parenting At the beginning of the year, Mrs. Cindy Alday told her class Mrs. Loraine McClellan skills, culinary skills, lead- years. She is a very social, orable mention – speech ership skills, and many that when they earned 1200 Accelerated Reader points they not to mention outgoing and $2.50 for children Laura Stoltzfus – second more that teens and adults would celebrate with a pizza party. Additionally, 4 students person, who enjoys working under 12. All proceeds will place – writing will use for the rest of their already have over 100 points. They are (left to right) Hadley with people. After graduat- be given to Project Eric Jones – honorable life. So be part of it and Barfield with 103.6, Trayce King with 124.8, Abby Ham with ing in 1982 from Graduation. mention – oral interpreta- Blountstown High School tion help us celebrate FCCLA’s 103.9, and Nikki Richards with 110.6. They each received she attended Chipola China Williams – honor- 65th year anniversary. $5.00 as their reward at the party. The class has earned Guidance News College for two years and A reminder to BHS able mention – oral inter- over 1325 points and their average percent correct is 91.5. Cats' Cuisine earned an AA degree. She Senior parents- Scholarship pretation The Institute of transferred to Florida State Packets for the local schol- David Leonard – first Culinary Arts invites the Seating will be at 11:40 have a copy of this year’s University where she arships are due in place – grammar/mechan- public to Cats' Cuisine on and 12:30. Reservations memories. The price of the earned a BS degree in Guidance no later than ics/usage Thursday February 25. can be made by calling the 2009 – 2010 yearbook is Education. She married 3:15 p.m. on Friday, DeeAnna Grimes – third Cats’ Cuisine takes us to school. Please reserve your $40. The deadline to order her high school sweet-heart February 27th. place – humanities India on the World Cuisine seats by Tuesday, February is March 31. Hiram McClellan and has Applications will not be Kevin Gutierrez – first tour. The menu will consist 23. The price is $6. If you are missing any two sons, Jay and Tyler. accepted after this date. place - Spanish of Dahi Murghi (chicken years from your collection, Jay is 22 and will graduate Also, registration dead- cooked with yogurt), Yearbook Sales you'll want to take advan- from Florida State in May line without late fee for the FBLA News Saffron Rice, French by Kourtney Grice tage of this special opportu- with a degree in Business April 10th ACT is March The FBLA sponsor, Beans, Chapatis (Indian Now is the time to nity. When you pre-order Administration. Tyler is 18 5th and registration dead- Mrs. Debra Perdue, is Flatbread), and Am Kulfi reserve your copy of the your 2010 yearbook you and will also graduate this line for the June 12th ACT pleased to announce that (Indian ice cream with 2009 – 2010 yearbook. can save $10 on any IN year from Blountstown is May 7th. Blountstown FBLA Ordering now is the only High School. Mrs. received the following at peaches). See ALTHA, page 10 way to assure that you will McClellan enjoys attending Competition the District Competition: Rivertown Community by Debra Betts Business Calculations- Church, traveling with her The Throssell Harlea Perdue, 1st place, husband, and spending Literature/Language Client Service- Gabriel quality time with her boys. Festival was held at Dawson, 1st place, Her favorite book is Chipola College on Friday, Economics- Ashley Adams, Carr School News Redeeming Love by February 12th. Students 1st place and Caitlin Francine Rivers. from five counties were Stewart, 2nd place, Job All in all after she has invited to compete Interview- Eric Jones, 1st helped so many students (Calhoun, Holmes, place, and Public Speaking with life and career choices Jackson, Liberty, and II- Laura Stoltzfus, 1st one of her life goals is to Washington). place. These students all work with the American Candice Griffin and qualified to compete at Red Cross. It is amazing Harlea Perdue competed in state in Orlando on April 5 how one small individual the President’s reading – 8, 2010. Congratulations can make such a huge contest; Stephanie Martin and good luck to the FBLA impact. and Kate McFarland com- team! peted in the speech contest; Laura Stoltzfus competed Senior 2010 in the writing contest; Eric Calendar of Events Mrs. Margie Mason Jones and China Williams Friday, Feb. 19th, with the Eastern Stars competed in the oral inter- Softball, Away at Malone would like to invite all pretation contest; Stewart @ 4:00/6:00; Baseball, Seniors and their parents to Herndon and David Home against Holmes @ attend a Pancake and Leonard competed in the 5:00 Sausage Breakfast on grammar/mechanics/usage Monday, Feb. 22nd, February 20th between contest; DeeAnna Grimes Softball, Away at Sneads 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. at the competed in the humanities @ 4:00/6:00 Masonic Lodge. The Lodge contest; Austin Aycock and Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, Carr FFA teams win, place at district is located behind Dr. Laura Stoltzfus competed Baseball, Away at South Raymond Layne’s office. in the literature contest, Walton @ 4:00 Carr FFA competed in the District Career Development Event competition January 22 in The cost is $4 for adults Sneads. Carr’s Opening and Closing Ceremonies Team placed second and the Parliamentary Procedure Team placed first. Alternate Par Pro members were Beth Andrews and Savannah Taylor. The Par Pro Team will go on to compete at the State Convention in June. Congratulations to these teams and good luck at state! Pictured are both teams (Aelon Dykes is on the Opening and Closing Ceremonies Team only). Members include (from left) Cassidy Odom, Missy Newsome, Aelon Dykes, J.P. Leonard, Savannah Stephens, Rena O'Bryan, and April Rich. Carr kids raise funds The BHS Future Business Leaders of America competed at district and brought home for Haiti several awards (see details in story above). Pictured are (from left) Mrs. Debra Perdue Carr FFA held a "Help (sponsor), Caitlin Stewart, Eric Jones, Laura Stoltzfus, Ganriel Dawson, and Harlea Haiti Dollar Drive" after the Perdue. recent earthquake. Staff and students practiced the Check out our new website!! January character trait of "Generosity" and brought in ~Comment on stories~ $645. The school was visited by a native of Haiti, Junior Jovin, and a worker, Natasha Taylor, who was actually in Haiti when the earthquake hit. These two young people gave a www.thecountyrecord.net slide presentation of Haiti and Taylor shared her experience of being in a car when the earth- quake struck and about living outside for two weeks after the disaster. A check was present- Join our email club and receive ed to the Character Council of Northwest Florida to forward to those in need in Haiti. Thanks, Carr School, for being so generous! Shown are Rena O' Bryan, Carr FFA President, Drew breaking news alerts! Melvin, Character Council of Northwest Florida Representative, NatashaTaylor, and Junior Jovin. Email [email protected] The County Record, FEBRUARY 17, 2010, Page 9

(Central Time) on the 18th day of March, 00°04’30” West, a distance of 288.66 feet and license of all workers on job site. Legal Notice 2010 at the north door of the Calhoun to the Point of Beginning. Less and County Courthouse, Blountstown, Florida, Except.: Commence at an existing Minority contractors are encouraged to IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH as set forth in the said Final Judgment of unmarked concrete monument marking participate. Calhoun County is an equal JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Foreclosure, the following-described real the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 opportunity jurisdiction. The Calhoun CALHOUN COUNTY, FLORIDA property located in Calhoun County, of the Southeast 1/4 of SECTION 7, County Board of County Commissioners GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Florida, described more participated on TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, reserves the right to reject any and all bids the exhibit A attached hereto and the per- Calhoun County, Florida; thence South and to waive any informality. The signing CASE NO:07-2008-CA-000197 sonal property described as: 89°28’21” East along the Northerly bound- of the contract is contingent upon the EXHIBIT “A” ary of said Southwest 1/4 of the approval of and/or release of funds by the CITIMORTGAGE, INC. COMMENCE at a point where the North Southeast 1/4, a distance of 294.14 feet to Florida housing finance agency. Buck Showalter returns PLAINTIFFS, boundary of the Northeast 1/4 of the the Point of Beginning; thence continue Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Township 2 South 89°28’21” East along said Northerly CALHOUN COUNTY IS /AN EQUAL -vs- South, Range 10 West, Calhoun County, boundary, 7.61 feet to an unmarked con- OPPORTUNITY/FAIR HOUSING COUN- Florida, intersects the Easterly right of way crete monument; thence South 00°06’23” TY. to Chipola for alumni event SANDRA M. KELLY; UNKNOWN line of State Road No. 73; thence South 01 East a distance of 209.92 feet to a con- SPOUSE OF Degree 14 Minutes 00 Seconds West crete monument marked RLS 1787; ESPN analyst Buck Showalter returned to Chipola for the SANDRA M. KELLY IF ANY; ANY AND along said Easterly right of way line, a dis- thence North 02°10’54” West, a distance Legal Notice ALL tance of 1079.55 feet, to a 1/2 inch iron rid of 21.15 feet to the Point of Beginning. Baseball Alumni event on Feb. 5. Pictured from left, are: UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, and cap (PSM 2142), said iron rod being Along with a 20 foot ingress, egress and NOTICE OF APPLICATION THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence utility easement more particularly FOR WATER USE PERMIT Chipola coach Jeff Johnson, Buck Showalter, Chipola presi- HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL departing said right of way line on a bear- described as follows: Commence at an DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN ing of North 88 Degrees 11 Minutes 10 existing unmarked concrete monument Notice is hereby given that pursuant to dent Dr. Gene Prough and Russ Aldridge, Showalter’s TO Seconds East, a distance of 262.11 feet to marking the Northwest corner of the Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the follow- Chipola teammate from 1975. BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID a 1/2 inch iron rod and cap (PSM 2142); Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of ing application(s) for water use permit(s) UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN thence South 00 Degrees 07 Minutes 16 SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, has (have) been received by the INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, Seconds East, a distance of 70.41 feet to RANGE 8 WEST, Calhoun County, Northwest Florida Water Management DEVISEES, a 1/2 inch iron rod and cap (PSM 2142); Florida; thence South 89°28’21” East District: GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; thence South 88 Degrees 12 Minutes 07 along the Northerly boundary of said Grief support group will FARM Seconds West, a distance of 263.77 feet, Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, a dis- Application number I 07090 filed CREDIT OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA, to a 1/2 inch iron rod and cap (PSM 2142) tance of 301.75 feet to an unmarked con- 01/26/2010 ACA; set on the aforesaid Easterly right of way crete monument; thence South 00°06’23” Blackwater Creek Koi Farms, Inc., 30540 meet Feb. 25 at RiverTown JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS line of State Road No. 73, thence North 01 East, a distance of 209.92 feet to a con- SR 44, Eustis, FL 32736 UNKNOWN Degree 14 Minutes 00 Seconds East, crete monument marked RLS 1787, said Requesting a maximum withdrawal of TENANTS IN POSSESSION along said right of way line, a distance of monument being the Point of Beginning; 942,000 gallons per day from the Floridan Feelings of grief and loss and caring environment. DEFENDANT(S) 70.41 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. thence South 89°25’21” East, a distance of Aquifer System for Aquaculture use by an can be overwhelming. For The next meeting will be 237.13 feet to an unmarked concrete mon- existing facility. this reason, Covenant on Thursday, Feb. 25. The RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ALSO: ument set on the Westerly right of way of General withdrawal location(s) in Calhoun County Road No. 69-A and on a curve County: T02N, R08W, Sec. 22A Hospice offers a monthly support group is free but COMMENCE at a point where the North being concave towards the right, having a grief support group in registration is required. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that pur- boundary of the Northeast 1/4 of the radius of 3,769.83 feet; thence continue Interested persons may object to or com- suant to an Order Granting the Motion to northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Township 2 Southeasterly along said right of way an ment upon the applications or submit a Blountstown at RiverTown Light refreshments will be Reset Foreclosure Sale dated February South, Range 10 West, Calhoun County, arc of said curve, through a central angle written request for a copy of the staff Community Church located served. 2, 2010 entered in Civil Case No. 2008- Florida, intersects the Easterly right of way of 00°18’54”, an arc distance of 20.72 feet; report(s) containing proposed agency CA-000197 of the Circuit Court of the line of State Road No. 73; thence South thence North 89°25’21” West, a distance action regarding the application(s) by writ- at 19359 SR 71 N, in the 14TH Judicial Circuit in and for CALHOUN 01 Degree 14 Minutes 00 Seconds West of 242.56 feet more or less, to the Easterly ing to the Division of Resource Regulation Life Center Rm. 103 from To register for this sup- County, Blountstown, Florida, I will sell to along said Easterly right of way line, a dis- boundary of the above described property of the Northwest Florida Water the highest and best bidder for cash at ON tance of 940.00 feet to a 6 inch by 6 inch ; thence North 00°06’23” West, along said Management District, attention Terri 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on port group, or for additional THE FRONT STEPS OF THE COURT- fence post, said fence post being the Easterly boundary, 20 feet to the Point of Peterson, 152 Water Management Drive, the last Thursday of every information, call January HOUSE at the CALHOUN County POINT OF BEGINNING, thence departing Beginning. Together with a 1999 Double Havana, Florida 32333-9700, but such Courthouse located at 20859 SE Central said right of way line on a bearing of North Wide Mobile Home ID# GAFLX75B6 comments or requests must be received month. Those who attend McKeithan or Riley Avenue East in Blountstown, Florida, at 89 Degrees 43 Minutes 44 seconds East, 9902-C021 & GAFLX75A69902-C021 by 5 o’clock p.m. on March 4, 2010. will have the opportunity to Henderson at (850) 482- 11:00 a.m. CST, on the 11the day of a distance of 109.13 feet, to a 1/2 inch iron March, 2020 following described property rod and cap (LP1787); thence North 01 has been filed against you, and you are No further public notice will be provided explore their grief in a safe 8520 or (888) 817-2191. as set forth in said Summary Final Degree 17 Minutes 49 Seconds East, a required to serve a copy of your written regarding this (these) application(s). Judgment to-wit: distance of 100-.05 feet to a 1/2 inch iron defenses, if any, to this action, on Publication of this notice constitutes con- rod; thence South 89 Degrees 52 Minutes Greenspoon Marder, P.A., Default structive notice of this permit application to PARCEL NO. 1: 07 Seconds East, a distance of 147.09 Department, Attorneys for the Plaintiff, all substantially affected persons. A copy THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH- feet, to a 1/2 inch iron rod and cap (PSM whose address is Trade Centre South, of the staff report(s) must be requested in Notice of Meeting EAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST 2142); thence South 00 Degrees 07 min- Suite 700, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, order to remain advised of further pro- QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP utes 16 Seconds East, a distance of Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, and the file ceedings and any public hearing date. 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, IN CAL- 231.42 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod and cap original with the Clerk within 30 days after Substantially affected persons are entitled HOUN COUNTY, FLORIDA. (PSM 2142); thence South 88 Degrees 11 the first publication of this notice, or on or to request an administrative hearing Minutes 10 Seconds West, a distance of before March 2, 2010, otherwise a default regarding the proposed agency action by The City of Blountstown, Florida Any person claiming an interest in the sur- 262.11 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod and cap and a judgment may be entered against submitting a written request according to plus from the sale, if any, other than the (PSM 2142) set on the aforesaid easterly you for the relief demanded in the the provisions of 28-601.201, Florida property owner as of the date of the lis right of way line of State Road No. 73; Complaint. Administrative Code. Notices of Proposed will conduct a Planning Workshop pendens, must file a claim within 60 days thence North 01 Degrees 14 Minutes 00 Agency Action will be mailed only to per- after the sale. Seconds East, along said right of way line, WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF sons who have filed such requests. to review the Evaluation and a distance of 139.55 feet, tot he POINT OF SAID COURT on this 28th day of January. Dated this 3rd day of February, 2010 BEGINNING. Appraisal Report documents on RUTH ATTAWAY Legal Notice RUTH W. ATTAWAY All rights to payment, whether or not As Clerk of said Court Clerk of the Circuit Court earned by performance, including, but not PUBLIC AUCTION Thursday, February 18, 2010, at limited to, payment for property or services sold, leased, rented, licensed, or Legal Notice Paul’s Wrecker Service will hold a public the City Council Chambers Legal Notice assigned, and including any rights and auction on December 15, 2009 at 10:00 interests (including all l liens) against any INVITATION TO BID ON a.m. (C.T.). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE account debtor or obligor of defendants; all RECYCLABLE ITEMS 1993 Ford F-150 located at 17262 N. W. Angle FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF inventory held for ultimate sale or lease or Vin #1FTEF14H5PLA39461 FLORIDA, IN AND FOR which has been or will be supplied under Notice is hereby given that sealed bid pro- White in Color Street, Blountstown, Florida. The CALHOUN COUNTY contracts of service, or which are raw posals for recyclable warehoused items to Auction will be held at Paul’s Wrecker CIVIL DIVISION materials, work in process, or materials be SOLD will be received by the Board of Service, 19844 S.W. South Street, Suite A, Meeting will start at 6 PM. Case No. 07-2008-CA-000309 used or consumed in defendants’ busi- Commissioners of Calhoun County, Blountstown, Florida. ness; all equipment including, but not limit- Florida until 12:00 P.M. (CT), on Tuesday, COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB ed to, machinery, vehicles, furniture, fix- March 2, 2010, for and on behalf of Paul’s Wrecker Service reserves the Plaintiff, tures, manufacturing equipment, farm Calhoun County, Florida. Bids will be pub- right to reject any and all bids. PH: 850- machinery and equipment, shop equip- licly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. 674-TOWS (8697) Feb. 17, 2010 vs. ment, office and record keeping equip- (CT), on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, or as ment, part and tools; and all of said where soon thereafter as practical on that date. RODNEY V. ARMANINO A/K/A RODNEY located or stored. ARMANINO 437 BALES OF CARDBOARD UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RODNEY (referred to as “the Personal Property”) 51 BALES OF NEWSPAPER ARMANINO, AND UNKNOWN TEN- 54 BALES OF STEEL CANS ANTS/OWNERS, The successful bidder at the sale will be 28 BALES OF ALUMINUM CANS Defendants. required to place the requisite state docu- 57 BALES OF #1 PLASTIC mentary stamps on the Certificate of Title. 52 BALES OF #2 PLASTIC NOTICE OF SALE DATED this 4th day of February, 2010. Bidders must show in their bid the total NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to an Ex Hon. RUTH ATTAWAY price per ton F.O.B., Calhoun County Parte Order Rescheduling Roreclosure Clerk of the Court Recycling Center, Blountstown, Florida. Sale in this cause in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County, Florida Bidders may bid on one or ALL items. All Calhoun County, Florida, I will sell the quantities are approximate. As a courtesy to Property Owners in Calhoun County, property situated in Calhoun County, Florida described as: Legal Notice Please indicate on the envelope that this is a sealed bid, the bidders name, address the Property Appraiser’s Office would like to inform THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE and what the bid is for: “Bid on Baled THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH- JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Cardboard, Newspaper, Steel Cans, EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 1 CALHOUN COUNTY, FLORIDA Aluminum Cans #1 Plastic and/or #2 you that the Automatic Renewal Notices for SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST. Plastic.” CASE NO. 07-2009-CA-000299 THE EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF Failure to make payment within thirty (30) Homestead Exemption and Greenbelt have been THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH- BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSO- days of invoice will result in 1.5% penalty, EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 1 CIATION AS compounded monthly. If payment is not SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE received within sixty (60) days of invoice, mailed. You DO NOT have to return the receipt. You BANK bidder could be prohibited from future pur- ALSO: AN ACCESS EASEMENT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION chases. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: (“ASSIGNEE”), FORMERLY will be automatically renewed. BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER KNOWN AS LASALLE NATIONAL BANK, Address all bids to the Board of County OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, IN ITS Commissioners, Calhoun County RANGE 10 WEST, CALHOUN FLORIDA CAPACITY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE Courthouse, 20859 Central Avenue East, AND RUN THENCE WEST ALONG THE UNDER THAT Room 130, Blountstown, Florida 32424. NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CERTAIN SALE AND SERVICING NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 1, 1999 The Board reserves the right to waive NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SEC- AMONG AFC TRUST SERIES 1999-2 AS informalities in any bid, to accept and/or If you purchased property in 2009 and wish to TION 20 A DISTANCE OF 334.36 FEET ISSUER, SUPERIOR BANK FSB, AS reject any or all bids in whole or in part TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SELLER AND SERVICER, AND LASALLE with just cause, and to accept the bid that WEST HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS in their judgment will be in the best interest file for Homestead exemption or Greenbelt for THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE INDENTURE TRUSTEE, AFC MORT- of Calhoun County. NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SEC- GAGE, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, AFC TION 20; THENCE CONTINUE WEST MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED If you have any questions, please call Don ALONG SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY NOTES, SERIES 1999-2, A. “Sonny” O’Bryan at (850) 674-8075. 2010, it will be necessary for you to come into A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET; THENCE Plaintiff NORTH 30.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 25 SECONDS EAST 650.33 -vs- Legal Notice the office to apply before March 1, 2010. FEET; THENCE NORTH 31 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 230.47 WALKER, THOMAS, et al., BID NOTICE FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY Defendants STATE HOUSING INITAITIVES RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDARY OF A “SHIP PROGRAM” COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADWAY; NOTICE OF ACTION THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 00 MIN- The Calhoun Board of County UTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID TO: Commissioners will accept sealed bids on For Homestead Exemption on mobile homes; SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY THOMAS WALKER - 26802 HIGHWAY behalf of its State Housing Initiatives BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 30.81 69A, ALTHA, FL 32421 Partnership “SHIP” Program for the rehab FEET; THENCE SOUTH 31 DEGREES 48 of houses until 12:00 p.m. local time on MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 244.22 BRENDA WALKER, 26802 HIGHWAY Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Bids may be Applicants must own the mobile home and the FEET TO NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF 69A, ALTHA, FL 32421 delivered to the Clerk’s Office in the THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST Calhoun County Courthouse, QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUAR- AND TO: All persons claiming an interest Blountstown, Florida 32424. land to which the mobile home is permanently TER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 1 by, through, under, or against the aforesaid Bids must arrive before deadline. Bids will SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST THENCE Defendant(s). be opened on March 16, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. SOUTH 89 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 52 or as soon afterwards as possible. Bids attached. SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an must be sealed in an envelope marked NORTHERLY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE action to foreclose a mortgage on the fol- “sealed bid for ship rehab” and identified OF 300.49 FEET TO THE POINT OF lowing described property located in by the name of the firm, and the date and BEGINNING. Calhoun County, Florida: time of the bid opening. and commonly known as: 8655 RD 4 SW, Commence at an existing unmarked con- A mandatory pre-bid conference will be CLARKSVILLE, FL 32430 at public sale, crete monument marking the Northwest held on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 9:00 to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the a.m. local time in room 117 in the Calhoun Attention: 11:00 a.m., CST, on March 11, 2010. Southeast 1/4 of SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP County Building Department located on Any persons claiming an interest in the 2 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, Calhoun the 1st floor of the Calhoun County surplus of the sale, if any, other than the County, Florida; thence South 89°28’21” Courthouse. Bid sheets and specifications property owner as of the date of the lis East along the Northerly boundary of said will be available at the meeting. It is the pendens must file a claim within 60 days Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, a dis- responsibility of the contractor to purchase Senior Citizens 65 & Older after the sale. tance of 150.79 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod all permits deemed necessary. Bidders Dated this3rd day of February, 2010. with cap marked RLS 5024, said iron rod must provide proof of general liability and being the Point of Beginning; thence con- workman’s compensation insurance in the RUTH ATTAWAY tinue South 89°28’21” East along said bid package. The insurance must be in CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Northerly boundary 150.96 feet to an force at the time of the bid opening. As an unmarked concrete monument; thence alternative to providing workman’s com- South 00°06’23” East a distance of 288.74 pensation insurance, the prospective bid- The Senior Citizen Additional Homestead Exemption Legal Notice feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap marked der shall provide proof of worker’s com- PSM 5943; thence North 89°26’09’ West, a pensation exemption. Any person claim- IN THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL distance of 151.12 to a 5/8 inch rod with ing to be exempt shall be subject to an on- is NOT automatically renewed. An application MUST CIRCUIT IN AND FOR cap marked RLS 5024; thence North the-job inspection for proof of exemption CALHOUN COUNTY, FLORIDA be signed each year before March 1. There is a CASE NO. 09-11 CA

BAYSIDE SAVINGS BANK, household income limitation to qualify for this Plaintiff, -vs- LEGAL NOTICES exemption.Please contact this office RICHARD F. SCARABIN, TRACY O. SCARABIN, and JIM D. SCARABIN, Defendants. before March 1, 2010. NOTICE OF SALE Deadline Monday Noon

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Please Email Your Ads to February 1, 2010, and entered in Civil Action No. 09-11 CA of the Circuit Court of If you have any questions, or if you have a problem the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Calhoun County, Florida, where in the par- [email protected] ties were the plaintiff, BAYSIDE SAVINGS with transportation, please feel free to contact the BANK, and the defendants, RICHARD F. SCARABIN, TRACY O. SCARABIN, and JIM D. SCARABIN, I will sell tot he highest no faxes please Property Appraiser’s office at 674-5636. and best bidder, for cash, at 11:00 a.m.