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PAGE 3 URNAL O Wednesday J CLJNews.com JAN. 27, 2021 8 Office in Bristol, FL Vol. 41 No. 4 Man arrested with meth, cocaine, pills & loaded gun ...... PAGE 2 Health Dept. updates virus numbers & continues Tues. testing ...... PAGE 3 Man killed in Friday morning BHS Ball shooting at Lake Mystic home SCHEDULES ...... PAGE 8 by Teresa Eubanks, He said it could be sev- A family member morning and quickly Journal Editor eral weeks before the notified a deputy of the determined there was Two births, a A 33-year-old man investigation is complet- shooting around 8:30 no further danger to the pageant win was pronounced dead at ed. He declined to say if Friday morning. The community. the scene after a Friday the victim had been shot Liberty County Sheriff’s The shooter - who and a boy’s morning shooting at a more than once and what Office received several has not been identified first deer Lake Mystic residence. kind of weapon was other phone calls about - was taken into custody “We’re going to do a used. the incident. but has not been charged ...... PAGE 9 full investigation before The fatality was iden- Investigators from as of Tuesday afternoon. we decide if it was a tified as Donald Jeffrey the Florida Department "This was an isolated Donald Jeffrey Enjoy Sean & criminal killing, justified “Jay” Carman Jr., 33. of Law Enforcement incident," Liberty Coun- “Jay” Carman Jr. Billy’s columns shooting or an accident,” He had reportedly been (FDLE) were on scene ty Chief Deputy Dusty said State Attorney Jack staying at the Bristol as deputies canvassed Arnold said Friday. He should not be worried for .....PAGE 12 & 13 Campbell on Monday. home of a relative. the neighborhood that said residents in the area their safety.

Restaurant closes down after struggle to stay open after hurricane & during pandemic PAGE 7 GIRLS’ WEIGHTLIFTING LCHS ...... 11 Altha...... 16 Rep. Jason Shoaf is shown at left after taking his mask off to speak. State Sen. Loranne Ausley is shown at the center of the photo, wearing a black mask. JOHNNY EUBANKS PHOTOS COVID-19 During Friday’s Legislative Delegation Hearings here COUNT Sen. Ausley believes she was exposed UPDATED MONDAY, JAN. 25 by the Calhoun-Liberty Health Dept. to COVID-19 by maskless Rep. Shoaf CALHOUN by James Call and Jeffrey Schweers Her announcement came a day af- would be drafting a statement. Reprinted with permission ter Shoaf, a Republican from Port The two had spent about four from The Tallahassee Democrat Total cases...... 1502 St Joe, released his own statement hours together Friday meeting Last Week’s Total...... 1445 BRISTOL - Half of Leon Coun- on Facebook Sunday that he had with constituents in Calhoun and ty’s legislative delegation now is tested positive for COVID-19. Liberty counties. They sat togeth- Hospitalizations...... 54 sidelined by the COVID-19 virus “There’s no way to know with er at a dais within 6 feet of each Deaths...... 36 as Florida lawmakers currently absolute certainty. However, I was other at delegation meetings in gather in Tallahassee for the sec- at two delegation meetings Friday rooms in Bristol and Blountstown, Long Term Care...... 248 ond of five committee weeks lead- night, in enclosed rooms with a she said. At each meeting, she Correctional...... 233 ing up to the 60-day session that member of my delegation who said, she wore a mask and Shoaf kicks off March 2. was not wearing a mask,” Aus- did not. An attendee at the meet- Positivity Rate...... 10.79% One of those lawmakers says it ley said during a phone interview ing told the Calhoun-Liberty Jour- LIBERTY is no coincidence and illustrates Tuesday. nal newspaper that Shoaf and his the consequences of not wearing She said on her Facebook post aides were wearing masks when Total cases...... 971 a mask in public. State Sen. Lo- Monday: “I have a good idea of they came in, but once seated he ranne Ausley, a Democrat from how and where I was exposed and took it off. The attendee also said Last Week’s Total...... 941 Tallahassee, said she is nearly cer- because of that have been quaran- Shoaf shook the hands of some Hospitalizations...... 22 tain she got the COVID-19 virus tining since Saturday.” people at the meeting. Deaths...... 14 from Rep. Jason Shoaf, a Repub- When asked if that person was CDC guidelines recommend lican from Port St. Joe. Shoaf, she replied, “Yes.” Shoaf practicing social distancing and to Long Term Care...... 16 Ausley announced Monday did not immediately respond to especially avoid being closer than Correctional...... 276 night that she tested positive for requests for comment, but his the respiratory virus on Sunday, spokesman questioned how any- See SHOAF, AUSLEY TEST Positivity Rate...... 16.81% and was quarantining herself from one can be sure how they contract- POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 her family at a remote location. ed the virus. He added his team continued inside on page 4

Shoaf wants to keep public lands accessible...... 3 Lady Tigers overcome Lady Bulldogs...... 6 ‘Haunted’ exhibition at Gadsden Arts...... 5 Varsity Dawgs take a win over BHS Tigers...... 8 Library host online Black History programs...... 5 Obituaries and Legal Notices...... 10 Page 2 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL JAN. 27, 2021 Liberty County man facing charges for meth, cocaine, pills and gun possession BRISTOL - A Liberty County •Possession Of Controlled man is being held on $72,500 bond Substance (Cocaine) following his arrest on nine felo- •Possession of Schedule ny charges after he was found with IV Substance (Clonazepam 1 mg) methamphetamine, cocaine and nu- •Possession of Schedule merous pills, according to a report IV Substance (Clonazepam 2 mg) from the Liberty County Sheriff’s •Possession of Schedule Office. II Substance (Oxycontin 15 mg) He was also charged with two •Possession of Schedule counts of possession of a firearm or II Substance (Oxycodone Hydro- ammo by a convicted felon. Addi- chloride 10 mg) tional charges are pending. •Unlawful possession of pre- Wendell Moore, 29, of Bristol scription drugs (Buspirone) was taken into custody after coming into contact with deputies as they •Possession of drug parapher- were serving an active warrant at a nalia Freeman Road residence last Thurs- found in the vehicle glove compart- day. A deputy saw him driving by ment along with a loaded Smith & and pulled him over after noticing Wesson .40-caliber handgun and ARREST LOG the decal on his tag had expired. several types of ammo. After stopping Moore to speak He admitted the drugs were his Calhoun County with him, the deputy noted but denied ownership Jan. 20 in his report that the odor of the weapon. •Jeffery Charles Tipton, two counts of failure to appear, CCSO of cannabis was coming He was arrested Jan. 22 from inside car. without incident and •Krista Lee Bole, violation of probation, CCSO The deputy also made taken to the Liberty jan. 24 note of Moore’s reaction County Jail. •Carolyn Manning Burkhardt, violation of probation, failure to to his questions, and de- His charges include: appear for felony offense, CCSO scribed him as sweating •Possession Of Fire- •Johnathan James Sansom, criminal mischief of damage to profusely on a cool day. arm in commission of property over 200 dollars but less than 1000 dollars, destroying “He was unable to focus WENDELL MOORE a felony evidence, CCSO and his carotid artery was •Possession Of Fire- •Danta Shamar Williams, convicted felon registration,CCSO pulsating,” according to arm/Ammo by convict- jan. 25 his report. ed felon (2 counts) •Reshadd Blackmon, out of county warrant, CCSO During a search of the vehicle, •Possession of Controlled Sub- •James William Branning, violation of probation, failure to several bags of illegal narcotics were stance (Methamphetamine) appear for felony offense, CCSO •Justin Garrett Griffin, violation of probation, CCSO •Corey Evan Guilford, failure to register as a convicted felon, CCSO Jan. 26 MOVE-IN SPECIAL •Keon Alexander Pettus, violation of probation, CCSO FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY ONLY! LIBERTY County Begin the New Year with the peace of mind that jan. 21 your loved one is in a caring environment close to home! •Brandon Carden, violation of probation, LCSO •Michael Davis, first offense of driving while license suspend- CALL (850) 875-1334 to arrange a visit. ed, LCSO jan. 22 •Paul Gregory, holding for Baker Act, LCSO •Michael Sewell, criminal mischief of over 200 dollars but less than 1000 dollars, LCSO •Krista Bole, holding for Calhoun County, CCSO •Wendell Moore, possession of a firearm while in the com- mission of a felony, possession of a firearm/ammo by a felon, possession of schedule IV substance, possession of drug para- phernalia, unlawful possession of prescription drugs, possession of schedule II substance, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, LCSO •Jonathan Wright, out of county warrant, LCSO Jan. 23 •Heather Essman, discharging a firearm in public, LCSO jan. 25 •Carolyn Manning Burkhardt, holding for Calhoun County, CCSO Affordable assisted living in a home like Jan. 26 environment with a staff committed to caring, •Quanasia Ingram, holding for Calhoun County, CCSO

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No crime is too old to be told! JAN. 27, 2021 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 3 Health Dept. COVID-19 1-26 update A new kind of crop: The Florida Department of Health in Calhoun and Liberty County (DOH Calhoun/Liberty), in partner- FPL says solar farms will ship with the Florida Department of Health, Florida Division of Emer- gency Management and PanCare produce jobs & boost Health is providing COVID-19 vac- cination sites. DOH Calhoun/Liberty provided Calhoun Co. tax revenue 188 vaccines during the week of Jan. 18, 2021 – Jan. 24, 2021 and a total of 1,954 to date. Below is a summa- ry of our top efforts this week. •Increased staff and phone lines available to receive COVID Vacci- nation phone calls •Established a waiting list for clients to be called when additional vaccines are available •Made vaccine consent form available on our website for clients to complete prior to appointment if interested (http://liberty.florida- health.gov/ http://calhoun.florida- health.gov/) The COVID-19 vaccine initiative by Angela Cruz Ledford, FPLC Sr. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Calhoun for the area. would not be possible without the Communications Specialist County Commission voted 4-1 “FPL’s investments in Calhoun strong community partnerships with Calhoun County will soon have its to approve the construction of County are a big step forward to mak- the Calhoun and Liberty Emergen- first-ever solar farms with the Board two solar farms in Calhoun at ing Northwest Florida a leader in clean cy Management, Calhoun County of County Commissioners’ January a meeting last week in Blount- energy generation,” said Heiman. Board of County Commissioners, 19th, 2021 approval of Florida Power stown. Plans by Florida Power Kristy Terry, executive director Liberty County Board of County & Light’s plans for the FPL Chipola & Light call for a 780-acre solar of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commissioners and PanCare Health. River Solar Energy Center located near farm in Clarksville. The second Commerce, said the chamber felt so “With the decreased allocation Clarksville and FPL Flowers Creek So- solar farm will be near Altha on strongly about supporting the solar from the state, we are limited in the lar Energy Center located near Altha. a 688-acre site. Opponents farms because they viewed them as a number of available appointments. Named after two of Calhoun Coun- expressed concern about the positive investment in the county. “It’s We are eagerly awaiting additional ty’s unique waterways, the solar farms increased traffic in those areas an opportunity for clean, green devel- vaccine supplies so we can contin- will generate zero-emissions energy, during the construction phase, opment with low impact on services ue to provide this needed service to without the use of water or fuel. The which they felt would damage but high yield on tax revenue, which our community,” said Health Officer solar farms will also create no dust, the roads. They also were un- is something we are desperate for in Rachel Bryant. odor, or pollution during operations happy that rows of solar panels our area right now,” she said. “It posi- Calhoun County has a total num- and unlike traditional power plants, the would replace the current rural tions us to potentially court additional ber of cases of 1,502 and a positiv- solar panels sit low to the ground, so landscape. Proponents wel- green developments, and that’s one of ity rate of 10.79% as of January 25, there will be little or no visual impact. come the jobs the solar farms my personal hopes for these projects. 2021. There have been 54 hospi- In addition, solar farms operate virtual- will bring as well as the cost-ef- These cornerstones will show potential talizations and 36 deaths reported. ly unmanned, so community residents fective method of generating investors that we are open for green Liberty County reported a 16.81% won’t have to worry about increased power with zero emissions. business.” positivity rate, and a total case count noise or traffic once the farms are con- Roy Baker with Opportunity Florida of 971. Hospitalizations increased to structed. developer with FPL. “When choosing spoke to the commissioners in support 22 and 14 deaths have been reported. FPL officials say these solar farms locations to build our solar farms, we of the proposed projects before the so- Testing DATES will create hundreds of jobs during con- typically look for property that is flat lar farms went up for vote. He said, “It Site: 19611 SR 20 W, Blountstown struction and will increase the county’s and clear as well as close to existing is an opportunity for this county, which CT Hrs: Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. tax revenue, giving a boost to the local transmission lines. Harvesting renew- is landlocked. You don’t have an inter- Criteria: Drive thru testing is avail- economy for as long as the solar farms able energy from the sun’s rays will state and you don’t have salt water, so able to adults over 18 and children remain in operation. keep the county beautiful and preserved this is a big opportunity for the county who are accompanied by an adult. “At FPL, we’re very selective about for future generations, while providing to step up and be a green energy county Cost: Free - Test Type: PCR where we locate our solar farms,” ex- local tax revenue that will benefit local and start looking at green energy com- Result Time – 48-72 hours plained Stephen Heiman, a project communities.” panies to attract to this county.” According to Heiman, the company Today, FPL operates 33 solar farms tries to procure local resources when- across the state, with nine more cur- ever possible. Both solar farms togeth- rently under construction. Company er will create approximately 400-500 officials anticipate the Flowers Creek jobs during peak construction, which and Chipola River solar farms will be- provides additional revenue streams gin operations as early as late 2022. Rep. Shoaf seeking to ensure public lands stay accessible to the public TALLAHASSEE - Representa- Environmental Protection’s Division tive Jason Shoaf (HD-7) filed legis- of State Lands. These destinations are lation last week to establish liability not only enjoyed by Florida residents, protections for private but also Florida visitors. landowners who make “The public has “The beauty and rec- public access to public the right to enjoy reational opportunities lands possible. public-owned lands, available in Florida “The public has the but sometimes state parks and state for- right to enjoy pub- access can be a ests draw tourists from lic-owned lands, but challenge,” said near and far,” said Rep. sometimes access can Shoaf, who represents Rep. Shoaf. be a challenge,” said ten counties in North Rep. Shoaf. “Fortu- Florida. “If we’re going nately, there are many to bring tourists back to private landowners surrounding the our state and create jobs for Florida state’s public parks and forests who families, then we must ensure the pub- Accounting and Taxes are willing to grant the public access lic has access to these pristine public through their own property. But they’re lands. Florida’s generous landowners putting themselves and their business- who freely allow state agencies to uti- es at great liability risk. HB 287 gives lize their land for public recreational pring Breeze them the protections they deserve.” purposes deserve liability protections.” OverS 25 years experience from Enrolled Agent & Notary, Star Pickron HB 287, entitled Liability of Per- Next, HB 287 will be referenced sons Providing Areas for Public Out- to committees for review and evalua- CALL (850) 588-1002 door Recreational Purposes, limits tion. To read the full text of HB 287, liability for persons who enter into visit https://m.flsenate.gov/session/ 847 NW CR. 274 in Fountain written agreements with state agencies bill/2021/287/billtext/filed/pdf. to provide areas for public outdoor rec- Jason Shoaf is the State Representative [email protected] reational purposes without charge. for House District 7 in Florida. First elect- Florida is home to 175 state parks ed during a special election to fill a vacan- Check with us for all your Thank you for and 38 state forests. More than 12 mil- cy in 2019, he was subsequently reelected in 2020. House District 7 encompasses Bookkeeping and your business! lion acres in Florida, or more than 25% Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson, Lafay- Accounting needs. of Florida landmass, are public lands, ette, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla And have a great day! according to the Florida Department of counties and part of Leon County. Page 4 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL JAN. 27, 2021 Shoaf & Ausley TEST POSITIVE six feet to anyone for longer than 15 with the coronavirus will minutes, especially while indoors. FOR COVID-19 after VISIT HERE not have much of an impact Ausley said she received a call from on the group’s effective- Shoaf around 4 p.m. Saturday, tell- continued from the front page ness. “Most of the heavy ing her he had come home from work in regards to bills Friday’s meeting in Blountstown, will be addressed later,” and began developing symptoms. said Alexander. “With tech- He got tested Saturday and called nology we are able to stay her after he had the results, she said. engaged as a delegation.” “From the minute he called me Shoaf and Ausley are I quarantined after I realized I the second and third local had been exposed,” she said. She lawmaker to contract the has isolated herself from her fam- coronavirus, which can trig- ily members to prevent them all ger a fatal respiratory dis- from being exposed. “Thank God I ease. U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, didn’t go see my parents on Satur- R-Panama City, tested pos- day,” Ausley said. itive in April. He also rep- She stressed that “nobody can resents Leon County. know with absolute certainty” That brings to six the where they got exposed or who number of the Florida Leg- infected them, but after going islatures who have tested through all her contact tracing go- positive during the course of ing back a week, she’s positive she ABOVE: The small number of elected officials and interested citizens at Friday’s the pandemic. was exposed to the virus at one of Legislative Delegation Hearing in Bristol appeared to take precautions, some Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm those delegation meetings. “I went wearing masks and others observing social distancing guidelines. BELOW LEFT: Bay, was hospitalized in through everything that you’re State Sen. Loranne Ausley, a Democrat from Tallahassee. BELOW RIGHT: Rep. August with a coronavirus supposed to do,” Ausley said. Jason Shoaf, a Republican from Port St. Joe. JOHNNY EUBANKS PHOTOS infection. Ausley also attended a Gulf Earlier this month, Rep. Winds Track Club race 10 days Geraldine Thompson, ago, but said, “I can’t think that D-Windermere, announced race is going to be called into ques- she had tested positive. tion. Gulf Winds Track Club bent Senate President Wil- over backwards to protect the par- ton Simpson, R-Trilby, and ticipants in that race.” Rules Committee Chair, Ausley, re-elected to the House Sen. Kathleen Passidomo, in 2016 after an eight-year ab- R-Fort Myers, previously sence, was elected to the Senate in tested positive. November, taking over the Senate “When I’m in committee District 3 formerly occupied by Bill meetings and there is limited Montford. The district encompass- seating, I will sit out in the es 11 counties from Port St. Joe to audience now,” said Alex- Taylor County. ander about how he always Shoaf, first elected during a spe- attempts to maintain six feet cial election in 2019, represents between himself and others. House District 7, which covers a territory from Gulf to Lafayette He’s particularly cautious counties, and includes nine of the about avoiding contact so he same counties as Ausley’s Senate comes out of this, that wearing a mask is import- doesn’t get COVID-19 and district. ant,” Ausley said. bring it home to his family, Both said they are attending committee meetings Rep. Ramon Alexander, D-Tallahassee, who he said. “Most legislators come up here for a week virtually and self-isolating according to the Centers along with Rep. Allison Tant, D-Tallahassee, rep- and then go home, I’m going home to my children for Disease Control and Prevention and state leg- resent the other two members of the Leon Coun- every day,” said Alexander a father of a 6-month islative protocols. “I hope that one positive thing ty delegation, said having two members sidelined and a 3-year-old.

School Menus Jan. 27 - Feb. 2 Calhoun LIBERTY WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27 Breakfast: Mini burst’n maple pancakes, mini splash BREAKFAST: Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice strawberry pancakes, assorted cereal bar, fruit LUNCH: Nachos with meat and cheese sauce Lunch: Chicken Caesar salad, egg rolls and fried rice SIDES: Black beans, lettuce & tomato, tortilla chicken bowl, or hot ham and cheese melt chips, salsa cup, taco sauce, fruit SIDES: Steamed broccoli, fresh garden salad, fruit THURSDAY, JAN. 28 THURSDAY, JAN. 28 Breakfast: Sausage biscuit, assorted cereal bar, fruit Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup, fruit, juice Lunch: Hamburger steak with gravy, hot ham and Lunch: Salisbury steak or turkey pot roast cheese melt, or taco salad with tortilla chips SIDES: Mashed potatoes with gravy, green peas, Sides: Mashed potatoes, baby lima, fruit line salad, roll, fruit FRIDAY, JAN. 29 Breakfast: French toast sticks, assorted cereal FRIDAY, JAN. 29 bar, fruit Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, fruit, juice Lunch: Cheese pizza, chef salad or hamburger on Lunch: Chicken sandwich or hot turkey, ham whole grain bun and cheese on a bun Sides: Baked potato wedges, fresh garden salad, fruit SIDES: Tater tots, green beans, fruit MONDAY, FEB. 1 BREAKFAST: Pancake on a stick, assorted cereal MONDAY, FEB. 1 bar, fruit Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice LUNCH: Chicken nuggets Lunch: Beef-a-roni or spaghetti SIDES: Crinkle cut fries, sweet corn, fruit SIDES: Corn, line salad, garlic bread, fruit TUESDAY, FEB. 2 Breakfast: Egg and cheese biscuit, assorted cereal TUESDAY, FEB. 2 bar, fruit Breakfast: French toast bites with syrup, Lunch: Spaghetti and meat sauce with a garlic fruit, juice breadstick Lunch: Chicken nuggets Sides: Baby carrots, Caesar salad, fruit SIDES: French fries, broccoli, roll, fruit *menus are subject to change. *Breakfast includes a choice of cereal, toast & juice or milk.

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BIRTHDAYS: Ryann Moore, David Yoder, Chris Coleman, Matt Yancey, Aaron Kincaid & Sara Catherine Brown Thursday, Jan. 28 BIRTHDAYS: Gioia ‘Haunted’ exhibition Kate Carnley, Kyle Peddie, Betty Orama, Alex Nowling, Chip Ward & Imma Orama opens at Gadsden Arts QUINCY - The Gads- Innovative Charities den Arts Center & Muse- Food Pantry Ct um is pleased to present 9 - 11 a.m. 12122 Hwy. 20, its Munroe Family Com- Clarksville munity Gallery exhibi- Friday, Jan. 29 tion for the spring season, Dean Gioia: Haunted, on view through March 20. BIRTHDAYS: Stop by to experience Ronnie Richter, what Gioia describes as a Connie Richter, direct confrontation with Preston Williams the possibility of another galleries. Visit the ex- vations are not required. & Georgia Rayne world existing parallel hibition to travel across Exhibition admission is Girardot with our own. Through the country through free for members and these works, guests will Butcher’s monumental children ages 17 and un- Saturday, Jan. 30 be able to decipher a photographs, from the der, and $5 for nonmem- sense of extraordinary Redwood forests of Cal- ber adults. BIRTHDAYS: within the ordinary, ex- ifornia to the Everglades The Gadsden Arts Hannah Plazarin, MaeBelle Grantham, Melissa Boggs, periencing the landscapes swamps of Florida. Ex- Center & Museum is lo- Robert McDonald, David Summerlin, Michelle Coombs, of Florida through the perience the essence cated in Quincy, FL just Taylor Hemanes, Patty Fant, Rita Maupin, eyes of Gioia. of America’s treasured 20 miles northwest of Brant Sewell & Nancy Dean-Jones. A Tallahassee based landscapes through Tallahassee. Free Art @ artist, Dean Gioia has Butcher’s work. Home Kits are available Altha Dixie League ball sign-up devoted five decades to Exhibitions are open for any family. Admission 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Altha School lunchroom interpreting the southern Wednesdays-Saturdays to the Fletcher Museum landscape. His focus on 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For visi- Shop is also free. Onsite Sunday, Jan. 31 light and how it plays over tor and staff safety, masks exhibition tours for small the nooks and crannies are required, social dis- groups, and online vir- BIRTHDAYS: of everyday life results tancing and extra clean- tual field trips, art talks, Kelly Collins, Robert Jones, Ben Smith, in sumptuous paintings ing protocols remain in art making activities, and Koneyshia Clark & Kyle Potter filled with an ethereal place, and a maximum story time are also offered presence that finds its of 20 visitors will be ad- free of charge. Informa- Monday, Feb. 1 way into the human psy- mitted into the museum tion: www.gadsdenarts. che, awakening memory, at a time; however, reser- org or (850) 875.4866. BIRTHDAYS: preserving moments and Angie Hill, places seemingly frozen Jeff Whitfield, in time. An accomplished FL Peanut Producers Braylon Turner, artist, Gioia has exhibited Kathy Johnson, widely in the Southeast, 46th annual meeting, Charlene Yon, is a Florida Fellowship Clyde Downs & recipient and has works included in hundreds of trade show canceled Nichole Newsome MARIANNA - At this time, due to Covid-19, public and private collec- and county, state and federal guidelines for safety, tions including the Flor- Tuesday, Feb. 2 we regret to announce that we have had to cancel ida Museum of Natural the AL/FL Trade Show scheduled for Feb. 4, 2021 at History, City of Tallahas- the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds as well as LIVE ON FACEBOOK see, and Gadsden Arts the 46th Annual Membership Meeting of the Florida Center & Museum. Peanut Producers Association. Celebrating Black To accompany Dean This was originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. Gioia: Haunted, the mu- History Month 25, 2021 at the Jackson County Agricultural Com- seum will be hosting a Calhoun County Public Library plex on Penn Avenue in Marianna. CT slew of programs, both Facebook page at 10 a.m. Thank you for your support of the FPPA and we digital and physical, to BIRTHDAYS: will continue to work for you. Hopefully, in 2022 we grant guests a better un- Dresa Barfield, Ginna Tharpe, can get back to a normal schedule. Nikki Johnson, Joshua Yoder derstanding on the ex- & Kelly Umphress hibition and artist, in- cluding an online talk, Calhoun Co. Library plans and separate “meet and online Black History Month greet” with Dean Gioia. For more information programs through February meet at Christian on event dates and how BLOUNTSTOWN - Come join Calhoun County Home Church at to register, please visit Public Library in celebrating Black History Month 6:30 p.m. CT in www.gadsdenarts.org. 2021 for the entire month of February. Blountstown When you visit Gads- We will be going live on Facebook with our host- den Arts, you will also ess, Sally Gadson, on the Calhoun County Public Li- experience America the brary Facebook page each Tuesday at 10 a.m. Beautiful: the Monumen- Please mark the following dates on your calendar tal Landscapes of Clyde so you don't miss it, Feb 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2021. Drive- thru (no appt. needed) from 8 to 10:30 a.m.CT Butcher, on view Jan. 15 If you can't join us live, you will still be able to Calhoun Co. Health Dept. in Blountstown – April 3 in all three of celebrate and view videos by checking the video sec- the museum’s first floor tion on our Facebook page.

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Tigers overcome Dawgs on home court

The Lady Dawgs and Lady Tigers faced off on Friday at the Blountstown High School Gym, where the host team defeated their cross-river rivals 49-45. Top Left: Lady Dawgs Caleigh Peddie, Madison Walker and Lady Tiger Keivona Lee chase after a loose ball. Top Right: Caleigh Peddie dribbles the ball past defender Jaren Williams. Middle Right: Lady Dawg Tiara Everett and Lady Tiger Jaren Williams fight for a rebound.A bove: Gabrie Flowers and Madison Walker step up to guard Lady Tiger Jaren Williams. SAMANTHA TAYLOR PHOTOS After over a month off, the Altha Wildcats return to the basketball court and improve their record to 9-4 Altha 60, Wewahitchka 25 offensively and seeing their lead evaporate (23-23) Wiregrass 62, Altha 53 At Wewa, the Cats started sloppy but held an at the half. Altha outscored Sneads 20-17 to have a Saturday night, the Cats were playing their third 8-0 lead after the first quarter and a 27-8 lead at the 3 point lead (43-40) entering the 4th. The Wildcats game in a row and a team that entered the game half. Altha was able to cruise through the rest of the took advantage of a size match up against Cauley 21-2 and ranked 1233 in the nation averaging 88 game and every Cat that was dressed scored. All in the 4th to pull away from the home-standing points a game. but one was out of quarantine and basketball was Sneads Pirates. Altha trailed after one quarter 12-8 and 25-17 at back again. Jacob Cauley scored 34 points with 7 rebounds the half. Playing in foul trouble against a team that Trace Mears scored 23 points and grabbed 6 re- and 4 assists to lead the Cats. Trace Mears added played 15 players, Altha held their own, trailing 42- bounds. Jaden Ross and Jaron Austin each added 10 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Jaron Aus- 33 entering the fourth. Late in the game the Cats 9 points with Austin grabbing 6 rebounds. Brody tin added 5 points and 5 rebounds. Cody Barfield made a run to cut the lead to 5 (58-53) with 1:20 Burch added 6 points and led the Cats with 7 as- and Matthew Baxley each added 4 points and 6 re- left. The Cats just could not get closer. sists. Matthew Baxley chipped in with 6 points. bounds. The Cats are at Cottondale Monday night and Altha won the JV game 35-19. Hayden Gorlott In the JV game, the Cats trailed by only 1 (16- travel to Chipley on Tuesday. Thursday they are scored 17 points. Jacob Cannon followed with 6 15) after the first half. The second half the Cats back in home action against Wewa and after travel- points. Riley Rowe and Hinson Golden added 4 struggled to score and Sneads pulled away. ing to Vernon Friday, will return to home action on points. Brody Burch led the JV team with 9 points. Saturday versus Bozeman. "A lot of rust, a lot of sloppiness. But we are back Hayden Gorlott added 8 points. "My kids play with the most heart ever. Love this playing after over a month,” commented Coach group. We will get back to where we were before Jimmy Rogers. “The kids have worked so hard and "We are struggling with rust and conditioning. the COVID and will work to continue to compete. I am proud of them" Kids play hard. We just have not had a practice with more than 3 varsity players since prior to Christ- I have not had this type of heart, since I coached in Altha 62, Sneads 53 mas. I do believe we could be a tough out when we Jefferson or maybe ever...... they give everything" Altha jumped out to a 12-4 lead before struggling get back in shape by District," said Coach Rogers. concluded Coach Rogers. JAN. 27, 2021 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 7

Hurricane and ongoing pandemic was just too much Sandbar and Grille closes down after long struggle to stay open by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor likely to their own homes and families, the Sandbar He’s going to miss it but admits he could remained open. Because there use a vacation. were so many people Owner Matt Schmarje closed down the coming into the area Sandbar and Grille Friday night after more to work who were than five years in operation at SR 71 and pushed to restore NW Charlie Johns St in Blountstown. power and repair “It’s just too hard right now,” he said property damage, he about the ongoing COVID-19 situation set up deliveries to that has impacted businesses of all sizes. worksites. He also put “It’s been such a struggle for the past two out free food in front of years,” referring to the double-wham- the restaurant for local my of the 2018 hurricane followed by folks in need and volun- a worldwide pandemic. “I’d said no teers who came to help. before (to selling the business) but de- Running the restau- cided I needed to get out while I can.” rant was a lot of work On March 27 of 2020, Gov. Ron De- and a lot of fun, he said. Santis ordered restaurants throughout His biggest lesson? “The Florida to stop indoor service. Amid owner has to be able to do changes in the following months, every single job,” he said. some restrictions were lifted. Limit- He said he has had enough ed indoor dining was allowed along challenges that he feels sure with outdoor seating, which still that, “If I can’t fix it, it can’t required social distancing. be fixed.” That applies to the That first shutdown hit the day-to-day operations as well Sandbar hard, said Matt. as the challenges of sauces Last year’s announcement that fail to thicken up and en- came late on a Friday afternoon trees that need a little more at- as they were getting ready for tention before coming out of the a busy evening. “We had only kitchen. 45 minutes to go from being ful- Matt Schmarje is shown at his Blountstown restaurant with long His favorite thing about the ly open to having to-go orders time employee and friend Kristy Rackley. restaurant business? “The peo- only,” he said. He quickly turned ple,” he said. “I love seeing my a sliding glass door into the order - customers. Karaoke Night was al- pickup window. “That night, we had a line of ways a good time, too.” cars wrapped around the building,” he said. likely to spend After closing for the night, he en- When limited seating later was allowed for money on restaurant food - making it espe- joyed time with the staff. “I would some indoor dining, loyal customers stuck cially hard on small businesses that depend just sit and chill with the people I work with. with him, sometimes taking their meals at a on repeat customers. We’d talk for hours and have a beer.” couple of outdoor tables while others con- Remarkably, Matt has not contracted But now, customers will have to go else- tinued to get take-out orders. “Things were COVID-19, although his mother did. where or learn to make their own Chicken good for a few weeks,” he said. “Then peo- Since he was around someone who did Marsala, Gouda Mac & Cheese, Shepherd’s ple started getting sick,” he said as more and test positive, he had to quarantine for two Pie, Fried Green Tomatoes and Bear Paw more people in the Florida panhandle were weeks recently but was found not to have BLTs. diagnosed with the virus. Business fell off the virus. “I never got sick and had no symp- As for his plans, nothing’s for certain. drastically. toms,” he said. “I just stayed away at home. He’ll take a little break and then look for “I didn’t know if I was going to make it I put a lawn chair out in the yard and turned work, although he doesn’t know what he’ll through 2020,” he said. His staff of 14 dwin- on the sprinkler,” he said, and added: “It was do. But he’s not worried. “I’ve reinvented dled down to four, with many filing for un- nice. I’m good company.” myself before. I can do it again,” he said. employment. “It was their best choice at the When his quarantine ended, he started to Matt left a final thought on the restaurant’s time to make a living,” he said. leave home when something caught his eye. framed blackboard that reflects challenges Some had full time jobs and worked there “The grass under my Jeep had died! That’s faced by all the past couple of years: “The evenings while others are starting over. One how long I had been quarantined,” he said. only thing that stays the same is that every- long time employee who sees limited op- • • • • • thing changes.” tions here at home is considering going into The restaurant struggled but kept going the military, he said. after the devastation of Hurricane Michael EDITOR’S NOTE: Looks like Matt’s vacation on Oct. 10, 2018. There were many emer- may have to wait. On Monday, he was put back on quarantine after contact with his father, who • • • • • gency workers and utility crews to feed. attended Friday’s legislative delegation meeting in While symptoms for the COVID-19 vary, Despite challenges in getting food deliver- Bristol with Rep. Jason Shoaf and State Sen. Lo- the fact that it often robs the patient of their ies, experiencing power outages as well as ranne Ausley. Both Shoaf and Ausley have since sense of smell and taste means they’re less a loss of employees who had to take care of tested positive for COVID-19.

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Clip & Save Clip & Save Blountstown High School Blountstown High School TIGER TIGER Softball BASEBALL 2021 Season Schedule 2021 Season Schedule Feb. 11 Chipley (Classic)...... 6:30 Feb. 16 Graceville...... 6:00 Feb. 12 Freeport (Classic)...... 6:30 Feb. 18 Vernon...... 6:00 Feb. 16 Franklin Co...... 4:00/6:00 Feb. 19 Chipley...... 7:00 Feb. 18 Taylor Co...... 5:00 Feb. 22 Bozeman...... 6:00 Feb. 22 Wewa...... 4:00/6:00 Feb. 23 Wewa...... 6:00 Feb. 25 Chipley...... 4:00/6:00 Feb. 25 Bay High...... 6:00 Feb. 26 Port St. Joe...... 6:00 Feb. 26 Sneads...... 4:00/6:00 March 2 Cottondale...... 6:00 March 1 Marianna (JV only)...... 4:00 March 4 Graceville...... 6:00 March 2 North Bay Haven...... 4:00/6:00 March 5 Liberty Co...... 6:00 March 4 Madison Co...... 3:00/6:00 March 8 John Paul...... 5:00 March 6 Bainbridge @ PSJ...... 11:00 a.m. March 9 Bay High...... 6:00 March 9 Chipley...... 4:00/6:00 March 10 Franklin Co...... 6:00 March 11 Taylor Co...... 5:00 March 12 Malone...... 6:00 March 12 Liberty Co...... 4:00/6:00 March 15 Altha...... 6:00 March 15 Holmes Co...... 4:00/6:30 March 16 Vernon...... 6:00 March 16 Altha...... 4:00/6:30 March 18 Altha...... 6:00 March 18 Sneads...... 4:00/6:00 March 29 Bozeman...... 6:00 March 22 Wewa...... 4:00/6:00 March 30 Franklin...... 6:00 March 23 Altha...... 4:00/6:30 April 1 Wewa...... 6:00 April 1 Madison Academy...... 4:00/6:30 April 5 Chipley...... 6:00 April 2 Liberty Co...... 4:00/6:00 April 12 Liberty Co...... 6:00 April 6 Franklin Co...... 4:00/6:00 April 13 Port St. Joe...... 6:00 April 8 North Bay Haven...... 3:30/5:30 April 16 Cottondale...... 6:00 April 9 Madison Co...... 3:00/6:00 April 20 Malone...... 6:00 April 12 Holmes Co...... 6:30 April 26 - 30 District Tournament @Wewa...... TBA April 13 Marianna...... 6:00 Homes games in Red. All times are Central. April 20 Marianna...... 6:00 April 22 Port St. Joe...... 5:00 April 26-30 District Tournament @ Liberty.....TBA Homes games in Red. All times are Central. Blountstown Health & Rehab Located at 16690 SW Chipola Road in Blountstown • PHONE 674-4311 JAN. 27, 2021 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 9 Hosford girl wins Florida Heritage Pageant Joanna Wade, of Hosford, took the crown in the Births Florida Heritage Scholarship Pageant held Saturday, Jan. 23. Joanna is the 12-year-old daughter of Jordan Har- sey and Jesse Wade. She is in the sixth grade at Hos- ford School. Joanna had to compete in Interview and Personal Introduction categories, where she was asked what it is like living in Liberty County as well the area’s her- itage. She also competed in Fun Fashion and Beauty categories, where she won Best Dress, Most Photo- genic and the title Miss Florida Heritage Pre-Teen. Joanna is the first Liberty County native to win this award. She will go on to compete in the Tri-State Lyla Kate Quellet Heritage Pageant in November, representing the Emily Hester and Kyle Quellet of Blountstown State of Florida. are proud to announce the birth of their daugh- ter, Lyla Kate Quellet. She arrived on Jan. 9 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City. She weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz Newborns & social and was 19 1/4 inches long. Her paternal grandparents are Diana Lynn security numbers Broome and Frank Barbato of Altha and David Getting your newborn a Social Secu- and Nicole Quellet of Blountstown. rity number is important for their future. Her maternal grandparents are Kate and Jeff If your child is born in a hospital, the Hester of Blountstown. Her paternal great-grand- easiest way to apply for a Social Securi- parents are Earl and Dianne Bright. ty number is right at the hospital. Other proud family members include aunt and When you give information for your uncle Ashlea and TJ Allsop, along with cousins child’s birth certificate at the hospital, Theron and Olivia Allsop. you’ll be asked whether you want to apply for a Social Security number for your child. If you say “yes,” you will be asked to provide both parents’ Social Security numbers, if you can. Even if you don’t know both parents’ Social Se- curity numbers, you can still apply for a number for your child. There are many reasons why your child should have a Social Security num- ber. You need a Social Security number to claim your child as a dependent on your income tax return. Your child may also need a number if you plan to do the following for your child: •Open a bank account. •Buy savings bonds. Preston McMillan takes •Get medical coverage. •Apply for government services. first deer with crossbow You can find more information by reading Social Security Numbers for Preston McMillan, the son of Josh and Chanda Children at www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05- McMillan of Bristol, recently killed his first deer while hunting with his dad on property they own 10023.pdf. taitym evelyn shuler Applying for a Social Security num- in Gadsden County. He made a perfect shot on the spike with his Tait and Carly Shuler of Bristol are proud to ber at the hospital will save time and announce the birth of their daughter, Taitym Ev- let parents focus on the new member of cross bow. His dad couldn’t have been prouder. Preston is a 5th grader at Tolar School. elyn Shuler. She was born on Jan. 19 at Talla- their family. hassee Memorial. She weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz and measured 21 inches in length. 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elizabeth jane johns OBITUARIES samuel stanley stephens bristol – Elizabeth Jane Johns, 59, of Bristol altha – Samuel Stanley Stephens, 65, of Al- passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 in Panama City. tha, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 in Pan- Elizabeth was born in ALLIE ESTER STRANGE WEWAHITCHKA – Allie Ester Strange, 79 of ama City. Anderson, IN on Feb. 10, Wewahitchka, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1961 to the late Gerald Sam was born Sept. 2021 at her home. 24, 1955 in Grove Morris and Velma Kes- Allie was born Aug. 8, ler Morris. She had lived City, PA to the late 1941 to the late J.C. Ad- Arthur and Elizabeth in Bristol since 2000 and ams and Maudie Bell Ad- Stephens. His fami- was a homemaker. ams. She lived in Wewa- ly moved from Hart- In addition to her par- hitchka all of her life and stown, PA to Calhoun ents, she was preceded was a homemaker. in death by her brother, She is preceded in County in 1973. He Gerald Morris, Jr.; and death by her son, Timmy worked as an auto- her sisters, Nancy Pinto Strange; a brother, Louis motive mechanic and Linda Sawyer. Adams; and sisters, Es- for Barnes Tire, Bob Survivors include her sie Griffin and Christine Pforte Motors and husband, Ronald Johns Grant. Sunland Center in of Bristol; her son, Michael Johns of Blountstown; Survivors include her Marianna until he re- her daughters, Kimberly Hayes and her husband, son, Anthony Strange tired in 2014. Robert of Bristol and Mary Copeland and her hus- and his wife, Tanya and Wayne Strange and his wife, Survivors include his wife, Georganne Hall band, John of Hosford; her brothers, Samuel Mor- Linda, all of Wewahitchka; her grandchildren, Will, Stephens of Altha; a son, Thomas McCroan IV ris of Clearwater and Kenneth Morris of Shreve- Chelse, Adam and Emilee; her two great-grandchil- and his wife, Emily of Lynn Haven; and a host port, LA; her grandchildren, Angel and Onna Haire, dren, Whit and Berkely. Special thanks to Crystal of cousins and three faithful canine companions. Belle, Ruger and Ryder Hayes and Rylan Copeland; Toney. Services to honor Sam’s life were held Mon- a great-grandchild, Maliki Haney; a brother-in-law, A memorial service to honor Allie’s life was held day, Jan. 18 at Adams Funeral Home Chapel with Saturday, Jan. 23 at Roberts Cemetery in Wewahi- Jimmy Pinto; a special niece, Crystal Morris; and Reverend Luther Stanford officiating. Interment a host of other nieces, nephews and other extended tchka. followed in New Shiloh Cemetery near Altha. family. Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown was in Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown was in Memorialization will be by cremation. charge of the arrangements. charge of the arrangements. Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements.

clifford melvin “mel” luton LEGAL NOTICES clarksville – Clifford Melvin “Mel” Luton, STATE OF FLORIDA Deceased. bids. 1-27 age 83, of Clarksville, passed away on Friday, Jan. ______/ Personal Representative: DEPARTMENT OF Thermon O. Richter 22, 2021 in Tallahassee. ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS 15289 NE Bo Street •••••• PROTECTION Hosford, Florida 32334 1-27, 2-3 Mel was born on Dec. 5, 1937 in Owensboro, KY The administration of the estate of NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE OF APPLICATION to Perry and Artie Elizabeth Allen Luton. JUANITA HOLLEY, deceased, File Num- MALLORY TOWING & ber 21-CP- The Department announces re- 05 is pending in the Circuit Court for •••••• RECOVERY, INC. He was an entrepreneur and owned several pawn ceipt of an application from Charles Liberty County, Florida, Probate Division, Golden, ERP No. 0272818-005-EE/23, the address of which is 10818 NW SR 20, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Mallory Towing & Recovery, Inc. gives shops in Panama City. He was a proud veteran of the to recover pre-cut submerged timber Bristol, Florida 32321. The names and MALLORY TOWING & Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to from the Apalachicola River beginning United States Marine Corps. He had lived in Bay addresses of the personal representative sell this vehicle on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at 29°59’55.08” N & 85°3’13.08” W and RECOVERY, INC. and the personal representative’s attor- at 2 p.m. CT at 18114 SR 20 W, Blount- ending at 29°46’40.8” N & 85°03’01.6” W. County since 1978 and lived in Clarksville for the ney are set forth below. stown, FL 32424, pursuant to subsection The timber recoveries will be conducted Mallory Towing & Recovery, Inc. gives All creditors of the decedent and 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. in Liberty, Gulf and Franklin Counties. Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to past three years. He loved the Lord and took every other persons having claims or demands The Department has determined that the sell this vehicle on Friday, Feb.12, 2021 against decedent’s estate, including 2014 Volkswagen opportunity he had to witness and minister to others use of sovereign submerged lands will at 2 p.m. CT at 18114 SR 20 W, Blount- unmatured, contingent or unliquidated VIN# 3VWD07AJXEM370360 require a private easement 190356101. stown, FL 32424, pursuant to subsection claims, on whom a copy of this notice about Jesus Christ. One didn’t have to talk very long The application is being processed 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. is served must file their claims with Mallory Towing & Recovery, Inc. reserves and is available online through the De- this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 the right to accept or reject any and/or all with him before he was telling them what God had partment’s Information Portal at: https:// 1993 Toyota MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE bids. 1-27 depedms.dep.state.fl.us/Oculus/servlet/ VIN# JT2AE04E4P0031914 done for him throughout his life. He attended Calva- FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE login or during normal business hours, OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Mallory Towing & Recovery, Inc. reserves ry Baptist Church in Panama City. SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE Friday, except legal holidays, at the the right to accept or reject any and/or all ON THEM. •••••• Northwest District Office located at 160 bids. 1-27 He is survived by his loving wife, Ella Luton of All other creditors of the decedent W. Government St., Suite 308, Pensac- and other persons having claims or de- Clarksville; his sons, Chris Luton and wife, Tonja ola, FL 32502 NOTICE UNDER mands against decedent’s estate, includ- If you have any questions or are ex- •••••• FICTITIOUS NAME LAW ing unmatured, contingent or unliquidat- of Indiana and Mark Mallory of Blountstown; his periencing difficulty viewing the electronic ed claims, must file their claims with this application, please call Jacob Hullett at NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, according daughters, Gayla Wall and husband, Eddie of Indi- court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE 850-287-8655. 1-27, 2-3 MALLORY TOWING & to Florida Statue 865.09, that the DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF undersigned, desiring to engage in ana and Jennifer Waters and husband, Josh of Pana- THIS NOTICE. RECOVERY, INC. business under the fictitious name of ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL Cre8ive by N8ure located at 24919 NW ma City; sister, Barbara Helm of Franklin, NC; and •••••• BE FOREVER BARRED. Mallory Towing & Recovery, Inc. gives 12 grandchildren. Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to Womble Rd., Altha, FL 32421 intends IN THE CIRCUIT COURT First date of publication is January sell this vehicle on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 to register the said name in Calhoun 27, 2021. at 2 p.m. CT at 18114 SR 20 W, Blount- County with the Division of Corporations Services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at Peavy FOR of the Florida Department of State, LIBERTY COUNTY, FLORIDA stown, FL 32424, pursuant to subsection Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Melvin offi- Attorney for Personal Representative: 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. Tallahassee, Florida. Jackson Summers PROBATE DIVISION ciating. Florida Bar No. 100045 2003 Toyota Dated in Bristol, Florida this 26th day of File No.: 2021-CP-05 P. O. Box 56 VIN# 4T1BF28B83U284480 January, 2021. Interment followed with only the immediate fami- Bristol, FL. 32321 In Re: The Estate of Telephone (850)643-2030 Mallory Towing & Recovery, Inc. reserves Jonathan Scott Buckley ly attending at Herndon Cemetery in Clarksville. Fax: (850)643-2031 the right to accept or reject any and/or all Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in JUANITA HOLLEY, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 1-27 charge of the arrangements.

Marvin m. smith jr. mulberry – Marvin M. Smith Jr. went home to his heavenly Father on Jan. 12, 2021 at his residence in Mulberry. Marvin was born Jan. 3, 1938 in Buffalo, NY to Marvin Smith Sr. and Emma Finn. He served proudly in the United States Army. He retired after serving 40 years as a Chief Warrant Of- fice 2. He was a member of the American Legion #72 of Mulberry. He married the love of his life, Patti Shell on Sept. 23, 2018. They married while on a cruise to Puerto Rico. Cruising was another of Marv’s loves. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Smith of Mul- berry; his daughter, Jeanne Kever of Bristol; his grandchildren, Mariah Davis and her husband, Eric, Mitchell Kever and Alexander Shell, all of Bris- tol; and great-grandchildren, River James Shell and Hadrian Davis, both of Bristol. Interment will be by cremation. Marvin will be laid to rest at Bushnell National Cemetery in Bushnell. National Cremation Burial Society is charge of the arrangements.

Charles McClellan Funeral Home Charles K. McClellan Licensed Funeral Director 58 years experience Call us — Let us explain how we can conveniently handle arrangements in Liberty County. Butler-Morgan/Morgan-McClellan Funeral Home Building at 15 S. Jackson St., Quincy, 32351 Phone: (850) 627-7677 or 643-2277 JAN. 27, 2021 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 11 LCHS Weightlifters take part in Invitational The LCHS Girl’s Weightlifting team participated in the Girl’s Weightlifting In- vitational held at Mar- ianna High School on Friday, Jan. 15. Eight teams com- peted in the all-day event, known as “2021 Girls vs. Grav- ity.” RIGHT: Partici- pants are shown after a day of lifting. BELOW: Swan- zetter Wood placed 1st in her weight divi- sion with a 285 pound total. RIGHT: Ella Davis does a clean and jerk. BOTTOM: Carlee Branch is shown with other winners in her weight class. Evyn Peddie placed third in her division with 215 pounds. Carlee Branch placed 3rd in her divi- sion with 295. Chesney Arnold placed 6th in her divi- sion with 235. Riley Read placed 5th in her division with 235 pounds. Gabrie Flowers placed 4th in her divi- sion with 205. Ella Davis placed 6th in her division with a total of 190 pounds.

‘Forgotten 10 Commandments’ presented to Gateway Baptist from Gateway Baptist Church not have known sin” in Romans 7:7. We are living in an era of rapidly In Galatians 3:24, he called the law changing culture. The changes are our παιδαγωγός (paidagógos) mean- not just adaptations of our way of ing our school master, leader, guide. life to advancing technology and The Law of God teaches us right from health care, which has altered our wrong. It shows us what we need to do lives dramatically over the last 75 to please God. years. Everything is changing. Our founding fathers recognized The country that we live in to- this when establishing the principles day does not seem to resemble the that were foundational to our country. world most of were familiar with George Washington, our first Presi- when we grew up. Not only have dent declared, “Of all the dispositions our politics changed but our morals and habits which lead to political and foundational principles have prosperity, religion and morality are changed. What we once consid- indispensable supports.” Our second ered evil is now considered good. President, John Adams, agreed: “It is Principles that we once considered religion and morality alone which can good are now considered racist, establish the principles upon which bigoted, and hateful. We even look freedom can securely stand.” Dr. John at history differently. Witherspoon, who signed the Decla- The modern view of U.S. his- ration of Independence, believed “the tory is far different from what was Ten Commandments . . . are the sum recorded in history books written of the moral law.” from 1776 to 1920. We have for- Gateway Baptist Church remains gotten who we are and from where we came. dedicated to the unchanging, eternal word of God. However, there is a set of principles and ideas of the Old Testament Law. We would like to especially thank Marlon and that does not change. There is a source of truth The Ten Commandments were never intended Travis Peavy of Peavy’s Funeral Home for donat- upon which we can always rely. Psalm 119:89 pro- to be a set of rules to keep in order that God would ing and erecting the monument displaying the Ten claims, “Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly find you acceptable and save you. Rather, the Ten Commandments. fixed in the heavens.” The word of God iscon- Commandments were given as a code of conduct We deeply appreciate their help in reminding tained in the Bible. The Ten Commandments are to follow because God saved us. The Apostle Paul our community of the importance of the timeless essentially a summary of the 613 commandments said, “. . . if it had not been for the law, I would truths of God’s Word. Page 12 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL JAN. 27, 2021 Remembering Hank Aaron - on and off the field Yeah, I played ball with No batter on earth his chair. The Even so, you will find noth- Hank Aaron,” said the old man could predict what of memories got so ing melancholy in Howie’s on the phone. “Long time ago. kind of hit he’d get, Sean the thick he had to voice today. Because the spirit He was a good man.” let alone how many swat them away of our game is never dismal. Eighty-five-year-old Howie hops. like gnats. Not even in loss. Bedell played with the Mil- “Is he serious?” South “It’s been a “God, I love this game,” he waukee Braves during the Howie whispered to says with a sigh. “I’ve played by Sean Dietrich hard year, with golden era. He started playing the pitcher. this pandemic ball in every state, every ball- professional baseball during “Just shut up and park, every city, a hundred “What a marvelous mo- and all. But now an era when names like Mays, watch,” was the answer. times. I’ve done everything ment for the country, and the this… At my age, seems like Mantle, Snider and Jackie “Make it a one-hopper!” you can do, from coaching world… A black man is get- all my teammates are dying, were household names. “Comin’ right up!” at first base, to cutting the ting a standing ovation in the and it’s just hard. This year I talked to Howie this af- The windup. The pitch. grass. I’ve seen every kind of Deep South…” we’ve had to skip too many fu- ternoon. He was in his living Crack! man and kid who ever came A marvelous moment in- nerals ‘cause of this virus…” room in Pottstown, Pennsylva- Sure enough, it was a through this game and…” deed. Maybe the most marvel- And so tonight the game nia. I’ve never met Howie be- one-hopper. Howie caught the He pauses. He takes a ous the sport has ever known. changes once again with the fore today. Actually, the way ball. You could have knocked breath. His voice gets shakier. This morning, however, loss of another forebear. But we met was: I looked his name Howie over with dandelion “And I’m telling you, Hank wasn’t so marvelous. Howie then, this is nothing new for up in the phonebook and took fuzz. Aaron was a good man.” awoke early. He shuffled into baseball, or life. The game is a chance. The Alabamian kid was just the den and flipped on the always changing. Each year • • • • • When he answered the getting started. “Howie, here’s TV. On the screen he saw the the players get cockier. And Sean Dietrich writes about life in phone I could hear a TV blar- a two-hopper, comin’ atcha!” image of his old teammate. A younger. And each year, we the American South. He chronicles ing in the background. I heard Crack! Bounce. Bounce. his interaction with friends, family and caption below the image read: lose another hero who taught a dog barking at the back Catch. This was pure wizardry. strangers he meets along the way. His “Hank Aaron, 1934-2021.” children how to believe in books can be found on Amazon.com door. I heard his wife whisper, “Who IS this guy?” mum- . . The old man collapsed into magic “Who’s on the phone?” bled Howie. He shushed her and said, The pitcher turned around “It’s someone calling about and said, “That’s Henry.” Hank.” Then I asked Howie what Remembering the greats So I asked a few questions. Aaron was like off the field. “Well,” Howie began, “I “Oh, gosh, he was so quiet. first met Hank Aaron at spring And gentle. And so unassum- training in Bradenton, Florida. ing. I never heard him talk I was a rookie, I drove down about himself. And listen, peo- to Florida from Pennsylvania ple have no idea the abuse he in my first car after I signed.” went through because of the The year was 1957. Eisen- color of his skin. hower was president. Patsy “In those days he wasn’t Cline was on the radio. Gaso- even allowed to eat with us. line was 30 cents a gallon. The They made him eat meals on Little Rock Nine had just en- the bus sometimes. But he rolled in high school. always had that smile, even Howie was 22, newly ac- in the midst of the bad times. quired by the Braves minor Like I said, he was a good league system. He batted left. man.” Threw right. He stood six-one. Howie still remembers the He was 185 pounds of legs day Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s that could sprint to first base in home run record, much later in 2.9 seconds. Aaron’s career. Howie recalls “When I showed up to prac- exactly where he was sitting tice, I was nervous. I’s sitting when Aaron’s name was trans- in the dugout when someone formed into folklore. said, ‘Hey, Howie, take the The year was 1974, Nixon field and warm up.’” was in office. Stevie Wonder Howie jogged to the out- was on the radio. Aaron had field in an empty stadium. been receiving death threats Two other players also exited and racist hate mail for months the dugout: the 26-year-old regarding the issue of breaking third-baseman, Eddie Mat- the record. thews; and a 23-year-old cen- It was a chilly April night. terfielder from Alabama who There were 53,775 fans in At- everyone called Hank. lanta’s Fulton-County Stadi- Howie’s heart was pound- um, the largest crowd the sta- ing in his throat. He stood dium had ever seen. Millions in centerfield, crouched in a more watched at home. TVs fielder’s stance, punching his were glowing from Maine to mitt, trying to breathe. California. Howie watched young Aar- And… on limber up with his bat. He Aaron hit his 715th home was solid, tall, skin like fresh run. coffee, wearing a perpetu- Fans flooded the infield. al half smile. “Hey, Howie!” People cheered until they lost Aaron said. “You want me their voices. 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Then within five minutes after wiping made up and still make up the backbone of BILLY BLACKMAN his mouth on his shirt sleeve, he’d be on the this country; optimistic folks who cough a lit- front porch floor, laying on his side, snoring tle, get high on Jesus and sing about brighter while a Sears catalog held up his head. Later days to come. You know, the kind of people The Overall I often wondered if insomnia ever tormented who would clasp calloused hands to clinch a him after Sears discontinued their mail-out deal, the kind of people and the memories of “paper pillows,” the thick ones that included them that will soon be gone before we even Common-Tater the Christmas toys. I never asked Mr. Mossy realize that they are lost. that question. I wish I had. Long-time Journal read- Sure, some of these people were rough ers will recognize Billy Then there were all those preachers when I and had a few splinters around the edges. But Blackman’s name. In was growing up, an Ark-full of “Disciplined they had dirty hands, clean hearts and more years past he’s shared Disciples of Decibles” who threw scriptures spunk than a box full of cats many stories, memories at sinners like they were flinging horse- These are the kind of people I grew up and colorful observa- shoes, while at the same time exposing the around, and I wonder if I even have the right tions through his column devil as a cross-dresser. “HE CAN WEAR to prostitute their memory just so I can lay as The Overall Com- OVERALLS OUT IN THE FIELD. OR HE out some words on a piece of paper. They de- mon-Tater. CAN WEAR SUITS OR DRESSES WITH serve more than that. Much more! WORLDLY APPEAL, BUT I TELL YOU I owe them. Because of them I will al- never wore shoes, no matter how frozen the ways be who I am: that “ol’ boy” who grew THE DEVIL IS HERE AND I TELL YOU ground. And no matter how hot the air, he al- up in Wewahitchka, Florida. That fact will THE DEVIL IS REAL...REAL...REAL!” ways wore overalls, a thick denim coat and a never change. Like my hometown friend Tony they’d shout as the people danced in place. black felt hat that made his white handlebar Whitfield once said as we stood on a stage in They were full-throttled Bible Thumpers mustash shine like the repetation of a preach- another town, played music and watched an with elevated respiration and heart palpita- er’s widow, or the hood ornament on a ‘56 old classmate of ours as she wiggled across tions, their shirts soaked in holy perspiration Chevrolet. the dance floor. “You can take the person outta from warning a world caught up in unholy des- I would sometimes see him sitting in his Wewa,” Tony leaned over to me and said. “But peration. And most of them smelled like “Old yard in a straight chair, staring into distant tree you can’t take the Wewa outta the person.” I Spice.” tops as if he could see something I couldn’t, guess he was describing Daddy was one of them. keeping his thoughts quiet both of us, too. He once “answered the call” to be the and confined inside his head, By the way, the Though I didn’t notice preacher of a church in Kinard, where most occasionally closing his eyes dance she danced actu- times on most Sundays the only non-family at the time, childhood as if to make everything go ally has a name, at least member to show up to “hear the word” was a away. it did back home at the characters were as neighbor who came there and slept while sit- I never ask him what he Cherokee Tavern. It’s ting on the second pew from the front. I fig- thick around me as saw. I wish I had talked to him called the “Wewa Wig- ured he would’ve been sprawled on his side more, much more. I never new gle.” It also has a song summer gnats around snoring if he could have found a Sears catalog. his last name, only his first to go along with it, a The biggest crowd I remember ever attend- a mushy watermelon. and middle, Barefoot Charlie. tune now remembered ing church could have been counted using one I called him “Mr. Charlie” be- mostly by old tonkers who have not yet gone hand and half the other. Most of the time it was cause after all, respect for elders, like washing on, but who are getting close enough to the just that one neighbor. But God always showed behind your ears, was a requirement when be- edge of the stage to start getting a little ner- up. Always! ing raised in a preacher’s household! vous. It’s called, “The Wewa Boogie,” a relic Memories are the same, they always seem And Mr. Charlie wasn’t the only one. An- of a song that is in danger of being misplaced to show up when you’re alone, or close to it. other old man would show up at our house on somewhere behind a fading memory, or worse some Sundays just before dinner time. Mama But when you’re getting old, remembering yet, lost under a coffin lid. would always invite him in to join us at the can be treacherous, like looking for the light Though I didn’t notice at the time, but Sunday table. Daddy would have to bless the switch in the dark room where you’re apt to childhood characters were as thick around me food fast because the old man never bowed his stub your toe on a chair leg, or step on a sleep- as summer gnats around a mushy watermelon. head, but was busy eyeing and taking aim at ing cat minding its own business, or stumble One of those characters was an old soft-spo- the best piece of chicken, him wound up and across some memory that you didn’t even ken man who lived next to us for a while. He waiting on the “Amen” to make his move. know you’d lost. PANDEMIC LIFE Page 14 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL JAN. 27, 2021 MINUTES Minutes from the Dec. 8 School Board regular meeting Official minutes from the Dec. 8, 2020 regular Motion was made by Singletary, seconded by Morris, and carried unanimously to approve meeting of the Liberty Co. School Board by Morris and carried unanimously to approve the Strengthening Career & Technical Educa- Board Member Items as recorded by the board secretary. Agenda for December 8, 2020. tion for the 21st Century Act Perkins V Rural Vice-Chair Jodi Bailey, District II Innovation Grant for 2020-2021 School Year. •Appreciative of Superintendent and Staff. Call to Order Approve the Minutes (Previously known as Perkins V Rural/Sparsely •Meetings scheduled with FSBA as well as, The Meeting was called to order, with audio Motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Grant). attending FEMA Compliance Workshop. and zoom recording beginning at 5:30 p.m. by Flowers and carried unanimously to approve E. Motion was made by Bailey, seconded by •Questioned and received response from Chairman Hayes. Members present were Jodi November 17, 2020 Organizational and Regular Flowers, and carried unanimously to approve Kevin Williams, Director of Maintenance and Bailey, James Flowers, Charles “Boo” Morris, Board Meeting Minutes. Strengthening Career & Technical Education for Transportation, on the completion of repairs to Jason Singletary, Superintendent Kyle Peddie, the 21st Century Act-Perkins V Secondary Sec. the JROTC building. Board Attorney, Mr. Jackson Summers, and Consent Items 131 Grant for School Year 2020-202 1. (Previ- •Questioned and received response from Renea O’Bryan, Board Secretary. The Prayer A. Motion was made by Flowers, seconded ously called Perkins V, Vocational/Secondary Kevin Williams, Director of Maintenance and was offered by Eric Willis and the Pledge of Alle- by Singletary and carried unanimously to ap- Grant). Transportation, on the issuing of a purchase or- giance was led by Jodi Bailey. prove Principals Reports for November 2020; F. Motion was made by Bailey, seconded by der for air conditioning units at Tolar School. Financial Statements for November 2020 and Singletary, and carried unanimously to approve Recognitions/Presentations Bills and Payroll for November 2020. the Title IV Grant, Student Support and Academ- Charles “Boo” Morris, District V A. Greg Kelly, CRA Architects B. Motion was made by Morris, seconded by ic Enrichment for the 2020-2021 School Year. •Questioned and received response from Kyle Rogers, Culpepper Construction Bailey, and carried unanimously to approve De- G. Motion was made by Morris, seconded by Kevin Williams, Director of Maintenance and B. Deleted/Re-scheduled cember 8, 2020 Personnel Consent Table. Flowers, and carried unanimously to approve Transportation, on an invoice paid to Firehouse C. Motion was made by Flowers, seconded Coronavirus Prevention & Response (GEER) Lock & Key. Public Comments by Singletary and carried unanimously to ap- for 2020-2021. None prove Out-of-Field Teachers. H. Motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Jason Singletary, District IV D. Motion was made by Morris, seconded by Flowers, and carried unanimously to approve •Appreciation of the IT Staff accommodating Superintendent’s Report Flowers, and carried unanimously to approve GEER: Expanding Access to Mental Health & Board Members during the FADSS/FSBA Joint Peddie addressed the following: request from Kevin Williams to enter the DROP Telehealth Student Services in Florida Public Virtual Conference. •FTE Funding program effective January 1, 2021, and hereby Schools for 2020-2022. •Sales tax referendum establish his final retirement termination date to I. Motion was made by Singletary, seconded Darrel “Doobie” Hayes, District Ill •Condolences for Sheila Hall, Finance Direc- be effective no later than December 31, 2026. by Bailey, and carried unanimously to approve •Condolences to the family on the passing of tor, on the passing of her mother ST E. Motion was made by Morris, seconded by the hiring of Maggie Foran as Licensed Clinical Austin Wingate, former Educator for the Liberty •21 Century Application Bailey, and carried unanimously to approve re- Social Worker effective December 08, 2020. County School District. •Softball restrooms quest from Beckie Black to enter the DROP Pro- J. Motion was made by Morris, seconded •New Covid quarantine guidelines gram effective December 01, 2020, and hereby by Singletary, after discussion, motion carried James Flowers, District I •Conversations with Patrick Bell, Jason establish her final retirement termination date to unanimously to approve to Advertise for Assis- •None Shoaf and Lorraine Ausley regarding appropri- be effective no later than December 31, 2025. tant Superintendent Position. ation requests Closing Comments •Teacher of the Year/Employee of the Year Action Items Board Policy Items Superintendent Kyle Peddie luncheon A. Motion was made by Flowers, seconded None •Reminded Board Members that Ethics •School Board and FADSS Training by Bailey, and carried unanimously to approve Training is due by December 31, 2020. •Appreciation of New Tolar Principal, Aaron Liberty County Board of County Commissioners Emergency Items •Requested a Board Member to volunteer to Day Proclamation recognizing January 24 - Janu- A. Motion was made by Flowers, seconded represent the district on the Small District Con- •Appreciation of the open communication ary 30, 2021 as Liberty County School Choice by Singletary, after discussion motion carried sortium. (Charles “Boo” Morris, District V) with the Board Week. unanimously to approve Teacher Salary In- B. Motion was made by Morris, seconded by crease Distribution Plan. Additions/Corrections to the Agenda Singletary, and carried unanimously to approve B. Motion was made by Bailey, seconded Adjournment A. Motion was made by Morris, seconded by Change Order Number 10 for Construction by Morris, and carried unanimously to approve Motion was made by Morris, seconded by Flowers and carried unanimously to add Addi- Management of the New Liberty County High MOU between Northwest Florida Health Net- Bailey, and carried unanimously to adjourn the tions/Corrections to Consent Item 8-B & Action School. work and Liberty County School District to en- meeting with audio and zoom recording ending Item 9-1. C. Motion was made by Flowers, seconded hance and expand comprehensive treatment, at 6:28 p.m. B. Motion was made by Bailey, seconded by by Singletary, and carried unanimously to ap- early intervention, prevention, and recovery Flowers and carried unanimously to add Emer- prove Change Order Number 11 for Construc- support to behavioral health services for the ------gency Item 11-A & 11-B. tion Management of the New Liberty County betterment of children and all families residing Superintendent: Brandon Kyle Peddie High School. in Liberty County by increasing access to tele School Board Chairman: Darrell “Doobie” Hayes Approve the Agenda D. Motion was made by Flowers, seconded behavioral health. Dated: January 13, 2021 Liberty Commission Nov. 17 public hearing minutes Official minutes from Nov. 17,2020 Kathleen Brown and Deputy Clerk Florida department of •Public Comment second by Commissioner Brown, mo- public hearing of the Liberty Joyce Barker. economic opportunity for •Board Comment tion carried. County Commission as recorded Invocation led by Kenneth Hosford, hurricane michael •Board to approve project applica- by the board secretary County Judge. Pledge of Allegiance community development tions Motion to Adjourn led by Johnny Eubanks. block grant - Darryl Cox, Integrity Group dis- public hearing Call to Order disaster recovery cussed applications for the Disaster Motion to adjourn Public Hearing Chairman Dewayne Branch called Adoption of agenda •Board to discuss applications for Recovery projects. Civic Center; EMS made by Commissioner Brown, sec- the meeting to order at 5:45 P.M. In Motion to adopt agenda made by the following projects: Facility, 2 Road Projects. There is no ond by Commissioner Johnson, mo- Person and Via Zoom. Present at Commissioner Johnson, second by 1. Civic Center Repairs local match required. tion carried. the meeting were Commissioners Commissioner Brown, motion carried. 2. Road Improvement There were no Public Comments ------Dewayne Branch, Scott Phillips Via 3. New EMS facilities There were no Board Comments Kathleen E. Brown, Clerk of Court Phone, Doyle Brown, Jim Johnson, darryl cox, 4. Civic Park Entrance Motion to approve project applica- Dewayne Branch, Chairman County Attorney Robin Myers, Clerk integrity group 5. Road Project #2 tions made Commissioner Johnson, Minutes from Liberty Commission Dec. 21 emergency meeting Official minutes from Dec. 21,2020 wayne Branch. Board to discuss Corner Pond ing. The County delivered a load of decide on which material to use made emergency meeting of the Liberty Road repairs clay to repair the damage made by by Commissioner Johnson, second County Commission as recorded audience concerns Robin Myers, County Attorney the grader. A few days later the rain by Commissioner Phillips, motion car- by the board secretary There were no Audience Concerns discussed road repair/maintenance caused the clay to be slick making it ried. on private property. Attorney Myers difficult to drive on. Mr. John Ander- Call to Order action items drafted a Temporary Agreement for son requested the Board to replace Motion to Adjourn Chairman Dewayne Branch called all residents involved to sign allowing the milling. Commissioner Branch Motion to adjourn the Emergen- the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. In Adoption of agenda the County to make the repairs. Mr. informed the Board that milling is not cy Meeting made by Commissioner Person. Present at the meeting were John Anderson on Corner Pond Road available. Daniel Stanley discussed Johnson, second by Commissioner Commissioners Dewayne Branch, Motion to adopt agenda made by Commissioner Brown, second by paid a contractor to put asphalt mill- using driveway milling from A-Milling Brown, motion carried. Scott Phillips, Doyle Brown, Jim John- ing on the road several years back. Group on State Road 267. ------son, County Attorney Robin Myers, Commissioner Phillips, motion car- ried. Recently another resident on Corner Motion to remove the clay and get Kathleen E. Brown, Clerk of Court and Deputy Clerk Joyce Barker. Pond Road paid for grader service the road back to the way it was before Dewayne Branch, Chairman Pledge of Allegiance led by De- corner pond road repairs the grader operator tore out the mill- it was graded and have the residents

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The Journal is delivered every Wednesday morning to news racks in Calhoun and Liberty County at the locations CALHOUN COUNTY •Moe’s Gas & Diesel, 23446 SR 71, Altha listed here: •Dollar General, 26014 N. Main, Altha •Smith’s Supermarket, 25868 N. Main St., Altha •Southern Express #6, Main St., Altha LIBERTY COUNTY •Southern Express #12, Hwy. 71, Altha •Buy-Rite Drugs, 11049 SR 20, Bristol •Golden Pharmacy, 17324 Main St. N., Blountstown •Southern Express #2, 10694 SR 20, Bristol •Gas Mart, 17881 Main St. N., Blountstown •Piggly Wiggly, 11325 SR 20, Bristol •Big Bend Bait & Tackle, 18290 Main St. N., Blountstown •Marathon Station, 10695 SR 20, Bristol •Southern Express, Central Ave. E., Blountstown •Express Lane, 10743 SR 20, Bristol •Southern Express #11, SR 20 W., Blountstown •Dollar General, 11221 SR 20, Bristol •Southern Express #14, Pear St., Blountstown • Ace Hardware, 10898 SR 20, Bristol •Southern Express #15, Central Ave. W., Blountstown •Lakeside Country Store, 15447 CR 12, Bristol •Parramores Restaurant, 16438 SW Chipola Rd., Blountstown •Southern Express #8, 22258 SR 20, Hosford •Ramsey’s Cash Saver, 17932 Main St. N., Blountstown •Crow’s Corner, 29102 SR 20 E., Hosford •Connelly’s Kitchen, 20737 Central Ave. E., Blountstown •T&P Discount Foods. 18255 SR 65, Hosford •West End Quick Pic, 19937 W. Central Ave., Blountstown •Busy Boy, 16751 SR 65, Hosford •Waco Store #31, 19545 SR20 W., Blountstown •Dollar General, 22225 NE SR 20, Hosford •Dollar General, 17830 Main St. N., Blountstown •Telogia Grocery, 19994 SR 65, Telogia •Clarksville General Store, 12100 SR 20 W., Clarksville Page 16 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL JAN. 27, 2021 Altha Girls Weightlifters take 2nd District Championship The Altha Girls’ Weightlifting Team took their sec- cox. The girls will compete at Regionals this Friday, ond straight District Championship on Friday out of Jan. 29 in Suwanee. District team scores are as fol- six teams competing. The Wildcats finished with 61 lows: Altha 61, Blountstown 38, Marianna 34, Wewa points, with Blountstown placing second with 38. 29, Port St Joe 27, and Sneads 21. Top Left: Ash- This is the Lady Lifters’ 3rd district title in 4 years. leigh Silcox receives first place in her weight class. Weight class winners were: Katie Layfield, Layla Go- Left: Marijane Davis lifts the bar above her head in ins, Braeden Smith, Marijane Davis and Ashleigh Sil- an overhead press. BELOW: The team celebrates.

OPEN POSITION Woerner Farms of Clarksville is now hiring local Flatbed Delivery Drivers Minimum of 1 year driving experience and Class A CDL license is required. Job Mkt. Hourly pay with plenty of hours available. Benefits include Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical and dental insurance, 401(k), Liberty CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION as well as Paid Vacation and Holidays.

...is now accepting applications for Correctional Officer candidates. Apply at Woerner Farms Clarksville CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS 5357 State Rd. 20 • (251) 943-4578 (8 miles east of US-231) •Be at least 18 years old •Good moral character as determined by Contact Alvin for more information or •Be a citizen of the United States background investigation email: [email protected] •Be a high school graduate or its equivalent •Successfully pass a physical examination •Not convicted of a felony or a misdemean- and drug test or involving perjury or domestic violence •Be able to complete the basic recruit train- •Military must not have a dishonorable ing course and successfully pass the FDLE discharge Officer Certification Exam Liberty County Clerk of Court $1,000.00 HIRING BONUS TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS JOB OPENING NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, WE WILL TRAIN For more information contact Liberty Correctional Institution CLERK 1 Recruiter Tony Hill at (850) 643-9628 For details visit: employflorida.com Correctional Officer (TEA 10% below) Annual Base Rate: Keyword: Clerk $30,150.38 ($14.50 per hour) Correctional Officer (Certified) Annual Base Rate; $33,500.22 ($16.11 per hour) Location: Bristol, FL Preference shall be given to certain veterans and spouses of veterans as provided by the Florida To apply contact: CareerSource Statutes. Physical and drug test are required. The Florida Department of Corrections is an Chipola at (850) 633-4419. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Applications must be submitted by Feb. 5, 2021 Liberty County Commission Benefits package includes: Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Health In- POSITIONS AVAILABLE surance and inclusion in the The Liberty County Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting applications Florida Retirement System for the following positions: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT GENERAL LABORER DRUG FREE EMPLOYER FIVE (5) FULL-TIME POSITIONS (10 HOURS PER DAY) Work schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET (40 HPW) • $9.60/hour • Direct Deposit Payroll required Application Deadline: February 3, 2021 at 5 p.m. ET Request applications from the Clerk’s Office or Liberty County Clerk of Court https://libertybocc.com/commissioners/job-opportunities/. JOB OPENING JOB DUTIES ers, general public and perintendent or Assistant •Operate heavy equip- equipment. Road Superintendent. Deputy Clerk of ment, e.g., front-end load- •Perform manual labor ers, backhoes, excavators, tasks, e.g., clearing litter REQUIREMENTS dump trucks, etc. and debris from roadways •Clean driving record Court Services •Load and unload trucks. and right-of-ways, cleaning • Subject to a background For details visit: employflorida.com •Haul materials to and drainage ditches, repairing check Keyword: Deputy Clerk from job sites for the repair shoulders, patching pot- •Minimum high school diplo- Location: Bristol, FL of highways and right-of- holes, making base repairs ma and equivalent ways. to driveways, laying cul- •Class A Commercial Driv- To apply contact: CareerSource er’s License (CDL) pre- •Flag traffic during road verts, cleaning up yard, etc. Chipola at (850) 633-4419. •Perform other duties as ferred repairs to control flow of Applications must required by the Road Su- •Class B (CDL) REQUIRED traffic and to protect work- be submitted by Feb. 5, 2021 Applications are to be turned into the Liberty County Human Resource Department at the Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2021. Applicant interviews will be conducted by the Road Benefits package includes: Superintendent and Assistant Road Superintendent before the regular Commission Board Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Health In- meeting on Feb. 4, 2021. surance and inclusion in the For more information or questions, please call J.T. Hathaway at (850) 556-2650; the Road Florida Retirement System Department office staff at (850) 643-4040; or the Liberty County Human Resource Depart- ment at (850) 643-5404. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG FREE EMPLOYER DRUG FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER