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by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor ago, didn’t think the report was nearly as bad Residents got a surprise when it was as it sounded. She didn’t learn about it until learned Friday that the Liberty County Health she started her new job. Department was the lowest ranked facility in She noted that the ranking guidelines are the state and that the Calhoun County Health still considered to be in draft form. The DOH, Department was only two notches higher. which came up with the ranking system at the The Franklin County Health Department request of Governor Rick Scott, describes the was wedged between the two at Number 66 document as “a work in progress.” Grady Lou Nichols enjoys a laugh with a young relative at Satur- out of the state’s 67 counties. day’s party in honor of her 100th birthday. The photo in the back- “I don’t think the rankings accurately reflect ground shows her as a toddler, posing with a school teacher who The highest ranked on the list was the In- the performance of the health department,” lived with her family in Marianna. DANIEL WILLIAMS PHOTO dian River County Health Department with a she said, speaking of both Calhoun and Lib- score of 58 points out of a possible 69. Liberty erty County. “I think the health department County had only 23 points, Franklin County has a great staff and does a great job.” But Family and friends had 29 and Calhoun County had 32. she noted, “There are always areas that need Information was compiled on everything improvement.” from employee satisfaction surveys to the She said she’s already started on it. “We’re gather to honor bacterial STD rate in 15 to 24-year-old pa- developing an action plan and moving for- tients. Leadership effectiveness, adherence ward,” she said. to controls, ability to respond to disease and Part of that plan went into effect July 13 Grady Lou Nichols public health threats as well as budget exper- tise were also factored into the final grade. when she held a joint staff meeting between The findings were known by the Depart- the two departments at Veterans Memorial on 100th birthday ment of Health (DOH) earlier this year but Civic Center in Bristol. “It allowed the staff time to be together and brainstorm,” she said. by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor apparently had not be presented outside of the There’s no way to accurately count up the meals she’s cooked Commander A.J. Gwyn of Atlanta gave a agency. and quilts she’s stitched, but as she nears her 100th birthday, Grady presentation to the group about violence in the The DOH responded quickly to a public Lou Nichols fondly recalls doing those things for the family she records request from The Journal Monday for workplace in a health care setting. raised in Calhoun County. the results. The two local health departments have a And she had a lot of family to do for. Rachel Manspeaker, who was hired as the total of about 60 employees, which includes She and her husband, Ernest, had six children. He died in the late new Administrator for the Calhoun and Liber- approximately 10 who work with both 1980s. Their eldest son, Broward Nichols, and youngster daughter, ty Health Departments less than three months departments. Linda Menefee, have also passed away. Her surviving children include Hazel Swearingen, 82, of Panama City; Louise Jordan, 80, of Marianna and two sons, Glenn, 73, and Willard, 68, who live next to the home where they were raised near Clarksville. While the rest of the family has to keep it written down to keep the numbers straight, she’s quick to rattle off her list of descendants. There are 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 13 great- great-grandchildren. “It’s quite a bunch,” she said. “I love them all.” Approximately 100 relatives representing five generations gathered at Poplar Head Baptist Church, about one mile north of Clarksville, for a party in her honor on Saturday. There she held court, greeting old friends and catching up with her fast-growing great-great-grandchildren, including five-year-old Cassidy Frusha. “Scratch Cat Grandma” is the name the little girl started calling her after hearing about a black and white kitten at Miss Grady Lou’s home that had a bad habit of clawing visitors. She got married on June 16, 1929, just three months after meeting Ernest Nichols. He brought his 17-year-old bride from her Marianna home to the Clarksville area to set up housekeeping. He and a friend helped each other build their wood-frame homes. Theirs was ready by November of that year. Health Department employees from both Liberty County as well as County County listen to a guest “It had three bedrooms,” she said. “One for the boys, one for the speaker at a staff meeting held earlier this month in Bristol. girls and we had one.” They were together 68 years and she remained in that home 86 Clip & Save years. Just a few months ago, family members convinced her to Political The tale of spend some time at Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center, speaking 2012-13 a drunken where she could get around-the-clock care. School “My health is pretty good for my age,” she said, explaining that set Friday squirrel at she likes to get out and about at the rehab facility. “I still go all Calendars over the building with my wheelchair and my walker.” She enjoys in Bristol Torreya Pk. playing Bingo with the other residents and has done a little painting PAGE 4 PAGE 18 PAGE 29 during craft classes. See GRADY LOU NICHOLS continued on page 17

Sheriff's Log...2 Commentary...6 Speak Up!...7 Birthdays, a Birth & a Wedding...9 News from the Pews...11 Calhoun School Board gets Gold Star...12 4-H Super Science Day Camp...21 Obituaries...23 Journey Stories....25 Page 2 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 25, 2012 Former LCHS instructor facing SHERIFF’S LOG sanctions after DOE investigation •Rickey Battle, possession of by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor •The DOE investigation determined Calhoun County a weapon by a convicted felon, A former Liberty County High School that in June 2006, Peddie gave alcoholic July 18 LCSO. teacher is facing sanctions ranging beverages to two 17-year-old girls and •Jerad Lipford, VOSP, CCSO. •Reggie Thomas, no valid driver’s from a written reprimand to loss of her drank in their presence. •Eric Finley, child support, license, LCSO. educator’s certificate after the Department •While employed as an English teacher CCSO. •Sabrina Allen, possession of mari- of Education (DOE) found her in violation at LCHS during the 2009-2010 school •Joshua Crawford, child support, juana less than 20 grams, possession CCSO. of two statutes and two rules following year, she was reported to have sent a of drug paraphernalia, LCSO. July 19 an investigation into improper conduct threatening message to a female student July 19 •Brandy Leigh Vestal, battery, •Brandy Leigh Vestal, holding for around her students. that stated “you need your ass kicked,” CCSO. CCSO, CCSO. An administrative complaint was or words to that effect after the girl had July 20 July 22 filed against English teacher and girls’ lunch with Peddie’s boyfriend, who had •Paul Fuder, failure to appear, •Brain Williams, disorderly con- volleyball coach Casi Peddie with the recently graduated from LCHS. CCSO. duct, resist officer without violence, DOE by the Liberty County School A Finding of Probable Cause issued LCSO. District, who found cause to proceed after by Education Commissioner Gerard they conducted their own investigation. Robinson charged that Peddie was guilty LIBERTY County Listings include name followed by charge and identifica- “She resigned from the school district tion of arresting agency. The names above represent of “gross immorality or an act involving July 16 those charged. We remind our readers that all are on April 10, 2012 and now the Office moral turpitude” and had violated the •Donna Needer Boettcher, disor- presumed innocent until proven guilty. of Professional Practices will meet to Principals of Professional Conduct. derly intoxication, LCSO. Blountstown Police Dept. determine her penalty,” said Liberty He said she violated one rule when •Russell Dalton, failure to appear, LCSO. July 16 through July 22, 2012 County School Superintendent Sue she “failed to make reasonable effort •Christopher Mathis, writ of attach- Citations issued: Summers. to protect the student from conditions Accidents...... 04 Traffic Citations...... 18 Peddie was removed from her coaching ment, LCSO. Special details (business escorts, traffic details)....110 harmful to learning and/or to the student’s July 17 Business alarms.....01 Residential alarms...... 00 position and reassigned following the Complaints...... 97 mental health and or/physical health school district’s internal investigation and/or safety.” A second rule violation and pending the outcome of the DOE was when she “intentionally exposed a investigation. student to unnecessary embarrassment of Summers said her office investigated disparagement.” one complaint regarding an explicit Sanctions may include, but are not conversation between Peddie and another limited to a written reprimand, probation, teacher that took place in front of students on or about Sept. 19, 2010. “The other restricting the teacher’s scope of practice, a complaints came out as part of the DOE fine, enrollment in the Recovery Network investigation,” she said. Program, suspension or revocation of her •The first complaint charged that educator’s certificate and possibly barring Peddie was texting and talking on her cell her from reapplying for the certificate for phone while driving LCHS students on a up to 10 years or permanently. bus trip. During that trip, she and another The former teacher and coach has been teacher discussed Peddie’s sexual activity asked to present her case to the Florida with her boyfriend “in graphic detail” in Education Practices Commission before the presence of students. she is sanctioned.

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Funding risk data for coastal studies recently performed within Suwannee River and Northwest Florida Water will also help the following communities identify areas the District Management Districts in support of their floodplain at risk for flooding and solutions for reducing that risk: Flood maps and flood risk data are being updated for mapping programs. the Waccosassa Watershed, including Levy, Gilchrist communities across the country with the ultimate goal FEMA will provide $2,308,505 in federal funding and Alachua counties. Additionally, funding will be of protecting property owners and the community from toward projects to improve existing flood insurance rate used for coastal flood studies for Taylor, Levy and the risks associated with flooding. 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The June 2012 rate was 2.1 were 4,050 unemployed region residents. loans to help them weather where most of the country’s percentage points lower than the year-ago rate of 10.7 the various disasters. crops are grown. That’s percent. The US unemployment rate was 8.2 percent ---- UNEMPLOYMENT RATES ---- The USDA says it will boosting costs for com- in June. Total nonagricultural employment in Florida June-2012 May-2012 June-2010 also change procedures to panies who rely on those was 7,331,300 in June, an increase of 9,000 jobs over Liberty...... 7.4 6.7 8.9 allow disaster claims to be products as well, including the month. Florida’s nonagricultural employment has Calhoun...... 8.5 7.9 9.1 processed more quickly and McDonald’s and Coca- gained over 70,900 jobs over the year, an increase of Holmes...... 7.4 6.9 8.5 lessen the penalty ranchers Cola, among others. 1.0 percent. 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Liberty Hospital Butcher exhibit Local candidates are asked bring their • AA, 7 p.m., Calhoun County Old Grantham Hall, Michelle The Preble-Rish Gallery, presented favorite desserts to help contribute Ag Bldg. east door, in front of jail Thrasher & Lisa Ramer by the Calhoun County Chamber of to the cause. Tommy Duggar will be Commerce, is open the first and third cooking up a big pot of pilau, which Thursday, July 26 Thursday of every month from 12 p.m. will be available for $3 a plate. BIRTHDAYS ~ Amber Cobia, to 3 p.m. Candidate speaking will begin Dwight Van Lierop & Dana Burns Logic The current exhibit features Clyde promptly at 7 p.m. Because of the & Accuracy TODAY’S MEETINGS Butcher’s classic black and white photo- number of candidates on the ballot, TESTING • AA, 7 p.m., basement of Calhoun Co Courthouse graphs of natural Florida with the mystic each candidate will be allowed three • Rock Bluff Community Fire Dept., 7 p.m., Voting Liberty & Calhoun Co. minutes to speak. house in Rock Bluff Elections Office beauty of the Apalachicola River. Also, All of Liberty County is encouraged • VFW Post 12010, 7:30 p.m., Veterans Civic Center 9 a.m. the documentary film by Elam Stoltzfus • Liberty Community Center FQHC Board, 6 p.m., to come out early to taste some Emergency Mgt Building on Spring St., Bristol will be shown hourly for those folks who wonderful desserts, donate to a haven’t had the opportunity to view this great cause, and meet your 2012 Friday, July 27 important journey along our river. Volun- candidates. teer Anna Layton will be demonstrating For more information, contact Sarah BIRTHDAY ~ Chelsea Bateman the art of watercolor painting and selling Brown, vice-president of the Hosford/ Non-Partisan 7:30 ET materials by these two talented artists. Telogia Volunteer Fire Department. 2012 XXX POLITICAL RALLY NBC The Gallery is located at the corner of She can be reached at (850) 408- Veterans Civic Center, Bristol Olympics 2323. Refreshments from 6-7 p.m. Pear and Central in Blountstown. 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The Calhoun-Liberty Journal is JOURNAL STAFF published each Wednesday Johnny Eubanks...... Publisher by the Liberty Journal Inc., Summers Road, P.O. Box 536, The Calhoun-Liberty Journal Teresa Eubanks...... Editor Bristol, FL 32321. Located at 11493 NW Summers Road in Bristol Sandra Brown...... Bookkeeper Annual subscriptions are $18. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 536, Bristol, FL 32321 Deven Lewis...... Production Asssistant Periodicals postage paid at Bristol, FL TELEPHONE (850) 643-3333 Fax (850) 643-3334 Visit us on Debbie Duggar...... Advertising POSTMASTER: Send address corrections Facebook at EMAIL: [email protected] (USPS 012367) CLJNews OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. M-F to: P.O. Box 536, Bristol, FL 32321. ADS: [email protected] Summers Road EVENTS July 25, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 5 Chipola Artist Series lineup will include Sing Off finalist Street Corner Symphony, illusionist, jazz quartet & bluegrass group Marianna —“With the opening 11, 2013. of the new Chipola Center for the Arts, Season tickets for all four events this year’s Artist Series is going to knock are $48. Season ticket holders get a your socks off,” says Dr. Daniel Powell, VIP pass to Meet the Artist receptions Associate Dean of Fine and Performing and early renewal privileges for the Arts at the college. following season to get the best seat in This year’s season opens Sept. 27 the house. with nationally-recognized male a cap- Individual event tickets are $14 for pella group, Street Corner Symphony, adults, $10 for 18 and under and $5 for pictured here. The group was a finalist Chipola students/faculty/and staff. The in NBC’s “The Sing Off.” deeply-discounted $5 tickets are only Illusionist Sammy Cortino will pres- available at the box office 30 minutes ent a Las Vegas style magic show Jan. 17, before the show starts with a valid 2013. The Davis and Dow jazz quartet Feb. 7, 2013. The popular bluegrass/country group, photo ID and pending availability. The featuring a vocalist and requests from the audience is Three on a String featuring Bobby Horton is April college is using a new professional ticketing system for online ticket purchasing. Tickets will also be available in the Center for the Arts Box Office with hours established closer to the performance. Season tickets go on sale to the general public FROM LEFT: Sarah Koyle, Rylee Read and Rylee Aug. 27. The college is offering two sneak peak Blacburn apply mask ticket events on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. At these events, patrons will have the opportunity to see the inside of the new Center for the Arts and purchase season tickets. Those wishing to take the tour may RSVP to PROBLEM #8: Anita Price at (850)718-2277 or e-mail pricea@ Accessibility chipola.edu. SOLUTION: I will have a real open door policy for the citizens of Yazbeck Liberty County who seek my to perform at Chipola Arts help. No one’s problems will Center opening be too large or too small for MARIANNA–The Chipola College Center for the Arts will open Sept. 20 with A Grand Night featuring my personal attention. As Broadway star Tony Yazbeck and two-time Emmy- winning actress Sally Struthers. Chipola theater director Charles Sirmon, says, your elected Sheriff, I will be “Don’t miss this historic event which also includes an after party with live music and heavy hors d’oeuvres.” available 24 hours a day. Dress is semi-formal. General admission tickets—$50—are available at the Chipola Center for the Arts, The Marianna Fitness Center and the Gazebo Café. Call (850) 718-2220 for credit card orders, or contact [email protected] Tony Yazbeck has played the role of Billy Flynn in Henry the Broadway production of Chicago. Other Broadway Elect credits include: White Christmas (Phil Davis), Gypsy (Tulsa), A Chorus Line (Al), Never Gonna Dance, Oklahoma and Gypsy with Tyne Daly. Hamlin Tony has performed at Carnegie Hall and many of the fine nightclub and concert venues in New York for Libert y Count y City. On Television, Tony has been featured on As The World Turns, All My Children and in the first season of the new NBC hit series Smash about the creation of a Broadway musical. His Film and TV credits include Every Little Step (feature documentary) and All My Children and As the World Turns. Sheriff Tony took on the role of Al in the original revival cast of A Chorus Line. As a result of his involvement with There is no substitute for EXPERIENCE A Chorus Line, Tony is featured in the documentary filmEvery Little Step which recounts the story of this Effective But Fair Law Enforcement for All of Us! landmark musical interwoven with the casting of the Paid for by Henry Hamlin, Democrat for Liberty County Sheriff revival company. Page 6 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 25, 2012 commentary Late Night Laughs A recap of recent observations by late night tV hosts.

Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke told a congressional committee the economic recovery is weakening. But the good news is most Americans will not be affected because they had no idea there was a recovery. — JAY LENO

There’s a new slow-moving storm in the Pa- cific called Hurricane Fabio. Meteorologists expect Hurricane Fabio to touch the coast- line, caress it softly, and then whisper, “I can’t believe it’s not butter.” — JIMMY FALLON

Jobless claims rose again by 35,000 last week. Not good. But it does show that if you’re unsuccessful in this country, you didn’t do it on your own. You had help. Thank you, President Obama. — JAY LENO

Oprah used to be the most powerful force on TV. It seems that’s changed a little bit. But she’s still teaching us some very important lessons, like never move to cable. ­— CRAIG FERGUSON

Well, Harry Reid and other members of con- gress, they’re just furious over this Olympic uniform deal. He says we should burn the uniforms, and it’s an embarrassment and a disgrace. Not as embarrassing as congress constantly borrowing money from the Chi- nese, but still embarrassing. — JAY LENO

A new study claims that for the first time ever, Canadians are wealthier than Americans. We are their Mexico now it turns out. — JIMMY KIMMEL

There’s a much tighter budget on Oprah’s show. Last week her studio audience looked under their seats and just found gum. And Tom Cruise was jumping up and down on a fold-out chair. ­— CRAIG FERGUSON

A new CBS poll found that 47 percent of vot- ers are supporting Mitt Romney, while 46 per- cent support Obama. Well, it makes sense, because if Romney wins, it’s definitely going to be thanks to the one percent.— JIMMY FALLON

Well, President Obama and first lady Mi- chelle went to see the U.S. Olympic basket- ball team play Brazil the other day. And dur- ing the game, they were put on the kiss cam. At first, they didn’t kiss and the crowd booed them. Then the camera went back to them. And they finally did kiss. Isn’t that amazing? A politician in Washington caught on camera kissing a woman he’s actually married to? — JAY LENO

Batman is a billionaire who doesn’t trust the system to get the job done. He has a butler and an awesome car that gets like two miles to the gallon. He is the most Republican su- perhero of all time! ­— CRAIG FERGUSON

At a basketball game, the President and Mi- chelle Obama got caught off-guard on a kiss cam. Meanwhile, Mitt Romney was caught off-guard by the show us your tax returns cam. — Conan O’Brien

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CORLETT’S ‘Base your vote on as much truth as you can discover’ ROOFING LLC WhaleyWhaley Qu a l i t y Gu a r a n t e e d Liberty Co. educator says job Lo w Ra t e s Heating & Air Conditioning •New and Reroofs •Shingles & Metal Roof & salary being misrepresented Se r v i c e • Un i t Re p l a c e m e n t Letter to the editor: Repairs •Cleaning Fi l t e r s a n y s i z e • Cl e a n a n d Ch e c k s For some reason, my name has Fr e e Es t i m a t e s been used in political conversation Michael SPEAK UP! (850) 674-4777 and what has been told is not truth. with a letter to the editor Corlett I am not running for any office. I am EMAIL: [email protected] FL Lic. # CMC1249570 (850) 643-7062 not, nor have I ever been, actively owner/roofer lic#29027434 involved in any Superintendent’s political contest. This is not an en- staff tried to help them as much as pos- dorsement for, nor an indictment against sible, but time for such assistance was any candidate. Since I will never be able limited. Those who have gone through the to discover who is responsible for the program with my assistance report that I lies, nor be able to personally clear up was a tremendous help to them. Because the misinformation with you, the hearer, of the positive reports of those teachers, Elect GINA I write this letter. the administration decided to continue my Untruth told: I have been “bought off” services for such teachers after the grant not to run for superintendent. was ended. McDOWELL Truth: In 2008 I seriously considered This past school year (2011-12), the for running for superintendent of schools. I state changed the teacher and principal Liberty County talked to Ms. Sue Summers because I was evaluation process. The new teacher told she was also planning to run. She as- evaluation program is very labor and time Supervisor of Elections sured me that she was going to run. I told intensive for the principals. I was trained her I would talk to my family and let her in the program because I have to evaluate Let 15 years of experience work for you! know my decision. I did that. My family the First Year and Alternative Certification did not want me to enter politics (I begin teachers I work with. There are several To the Citizens of Liberty County: operations like voter registration, to see why). So, I chose not to run. requirements for all teachers on staff in I am the ONLY candidate for Su- candidate qualifying, bookkeep- In this election year, I never considered the evaluation process. But in addition, pervisor of Elections with election ing, budgets, record requests, poll running. When I realized that my name some teachers on staff require one formal experience. For the past 15 years worker training, record retention was being tossed around as a possible evaluation each year, while others require I have had the pleasure of working and much more. When you go to candidate, I told Ms. Summers early on four. It quickly became evident that time as the Assistant Supervisor of Elec- vote remember experience is your that I would not be running. was going to be a major issue for the prin- tions in Liberty County. During my best choice. Untruth told: I am being paid $25,000 cipals. Since I was trained in the process, time working in the office, I have Sincerely, to work with a particular principal who I was asked to help the principals in their assisted in conducting numerous is not qualified for nor able to adequately efforts to meet the state and district evalu- successful elections. My respon- Gina McDowell execute the duties of their office. ation requirements. Paid by Gina McDowell, Dem., for Supervisor of Elections sibilities include many daily office Truth: All principals I have worked Hosford School only had one teacher with are quite competent to do their jobs. who required four formal evaluations. I make considerably less that $25,000. In Tolar and Liberty County High both had fact, I make less than the salary schedule several, including teachers in the First shows for a first year hire at the position Year Portfolio and one in the Alternative for which I am hired. Certification program. Obviously I worked Now, let’s address what I do. In Florida, with all three principals, but the amount teachers who have education as their of time I spent with each one was dictated college major have to complete a state by the work load their staff presented. The mandated First-Year-Teacher portfolio time I spent in each school had nothing which takes one year to complete. Also, what so ever to do with the skill levels of any teacher who is hired without educa- the principal. tion as their major can enter a three year I want the public to know that, to the Alternative Certification Program that best of my ability, I labor to help the our county so generously offers. Both teachers and principals who work with groups of teachers have to complete your children meet the requirements of several teacher-related tasks in addition their positions. I assist and encourage the to the regular responsibilities that their teaching and administrative staff at all position demands. three schools. My job is not a “buy out” The first year I was retired, I was hired nor is it a “do nothing” job. I enjoy and as an aide with a degree to help these need the work. But, the moment I see that teachers with their tasks. We had received my job is not helpful to the staff, I will a mentoring grant to be able to help these voluntarily end the employment. teachers. Up until that time, the teachers I believe that there will be some new who had to do these tasks were pretty teachers hired for the coming year at all much on their own. The administrative three schools. I look forward to helping them all. I anticipate a coop- erative relationship with all three principals. We have Immunizations a wonderful school system and I hope to help make it even better. & Physicals Vote for the candidate of Attention parents, students your choice. But don’t vote and bus drivers: Beat the based on lies about me. If back to school rush. you hear anything about me Schedule your that disturbs you, call me. immunizations, I’ll be glad to tell you the I will fully dedicate myself and my time to this school physicals or truth. Anyone else you hear things about would probably position while working hard for our community sports physicals or welcome the opportunity to and preserving your right to vote. Please feel free the school bus tell the truth. to contact me at (850) 557-1764 with any com- driver’s physicals. Base your vote on as ments, questions, or concerns and I will be more Call for your appointment today much truth as you can dis- The cover. That is your respon- than happy to speak with you. Calhoun County sibility. Health Department Jill Cross Davis, Phone (850) 674-5645 Bristol Page 8 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Juuly 25, 2012 July 25, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 9

Spikes, Russell to be birthdays wed in Temple July 27 Hunter Austin Tracy and Crystal Ammons Spikes are pleased to Hunter Austin Ammons celebrated announce the engage- his 13th birthday Tuesday, July 17. ment and forthcoming He is the son of Jace and Desire’e marriage of their daugh- Ammons of Hosford and Misty Ar- ter Azie Kay Spikes to nold of Quincy. His grandparents Kyle Scott Russell. He are Anita Sumner, James and is the son of Randal and Sue Ammons, all of Blountstown, Jennifer Russell of Rio Barbara Potter of Bristol, Byron Linda, CA. Potter of Quincy, B.J. and Cathy St. The bride is the grand- Romain of Rasley, LA, Michael and daughter of Randall Trish Arnold and Chad and Laurie Finuff, all of Hosford. His great- and Wanda Musgrove grandparents are Martha and Billy of Blue Creek Com- Pullam of Hosford. He celebrated munity and J.T. Spikes his birthday last Saturday with a Big of Panama City and Tiki party with friends and family. the late Joyce Ann Hall He loves to watch T.V. and play any of Baytown, TX. Azie electronic games. Most of all, he en- Kay is a 2004 graduate joys watching over his brothers and of Liberty County High sister, Holly and Ashton Ammons, School. She received her Kaiden and Kase Burke. Associate of Arts degree from Chipola College Savannah Faye and is currently pursuing Creamer a Bachelor’s of Com- Savannah Faye Creamer will cel- at Brigham Young University-Idaho. munication from Brigham ebrate her sixth birthday Sunday, They will be sealed for time and all Young University-Idaho. July 29. She is the daughter of eternity in the Orlando Temple of the The groom is the grandson of Paul Stacey and Jon Creamer and and Janice Russell of Los Angeles, CA Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day little sister to Jacob Creamer. and Patricia and the late Frank Monday Saints July 27. Her grandparents are Everett of Grass Valley, CA. Kyle is a 2009 A reception will be held in their and the late Faye Matthews of graduate of Natomas Charter School honor July 30 at the W.T. Neal Civic Tallahassee and Carolyn and and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Center in Blountstown. All family and Jimmy Creamer of Apalachicola. of Computer Information Technology friends are invited to attend. She will be celebrating Saturday with a water park party and will continue the celebration Sunday Elect on August 14 with family by eating at her fa- vorite restaurant, Olive Garden. She enjoys drawing and painting, swimming, ballet and dancing, Ru b y shopping and being with family and friends. Cl a r k for Calhoun County birth Tax Collector PERSONAL Keith and I have been married for the past 34 years. We have one son, Scott, and a granddaughter, Emalee. Both Keith and I were born and raised in Northeast Mississippi. We’re proud residents of Calhoun County by choice, not by birth. But many of you have come to be family to us and for that we are humbled. Scott and Keith have had a plumbing business, KC & Son Repairs, in Blountstown for 16 years. We are active members of Traveler’s Rest Freewill Baptist Church in Clarksville. EXPERIENCE Thirteen years of experience working in the Tax Collector’s Office. Twelve years in Calhoun County, four of those years as the Assistant Tax Collector (2004- 2008) and currently working in Jackson County Tax Collector’s Office. I have experience in all departments: Administrative, Property Taxes, Driver’s License, Titles and Tags. I was the Driver’s License Supervisor from 2007-2008 after Ms. Doris Burkett brought the Driver’s License System back to the Tax Collector’s Office. On August 14th please vote for proven 3 honesty, integrity and leadership ability. Michael Joseph “Trip” Stone III Michael and Heidi Stone of Clarksville are proud to announce the birth of their son, Michael Joseph “Trip” Stone III, born June Ruby Clark 21, 2012. He weighed 7 lbs., 8 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length. His grandparents include Jeffrey and Ruth Barth of Altha, for Calhoun County Tax Collector Angie and Carl Smith of Clarksville and Joey and Stephanie Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by Ruby Clark, Democrat, for Calhoun County Tax Collector Stone of Atlanta, GA. Page 10 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 25, 2012 Williams earns FAC Advanced County Commissioner designation ORANGE COUNTY leading within Florida’s June 2011. Shelley Vana, Palm Beach – The Florida Associa- counties. Participating Following are the County; and Kevin Wil- tion of Counties (FAC) Commissioners must names of the county com- liams, Liberty County. presented Liberty County commit to fully participate missioners who received For more information Commissioner Kevin Wil- in all three seminars in or- their ACC designation about the ACC program liams with the Advanced der to graduate. Seminars in 2012: Bryan Desloge, and courses, visit the County Commissioner include: Leadership in Leon County; Scarlet FAC web site at www. (ACC) designation fol- these Turbulent and Trans- Parnell Frisina, Columbia fl-counties.com. lowing his completion of formative Times; Lead- County; Gail F. Garrard, For 80 years, the Florida As- a comprehensive study ing Your Communities Lafayette County; Robert sociation of Counties (FAC) has program developed by During Turbulant Times; “Bob” Giesler, Glades represented the diverse interests the association. Commis- and, Understanding and County; Chad John- of Florida’s counties, emphasiz- sioner Williams received Working with Stakehold- son, Levy County; K.S. ing the importance of protecting home rule – the concept that the designation along with ers and County Makers. “Butch” Jones, Glades government closest to the people more than 10 other county The University of Florida/ County; Stan McClain, governs best. The Florida Asso- commissioners during an IFAS Extension has spon- Marion County; Grover ciation of Counties helps counties awards ceremony held at sored this program for the C. Robinson, Escambia effectively serve and represent the FAC Annual Confer- last five years in Alachua County; Sherrie Taylor, Floridians by strengthening and The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) presented Liberty preserving county home rule County Commissioner Kevin Williams with the Advanced ence in Orange County. County. Gadsden County; Karson through advocacy, education and County Commissioner (ACC) designation following his Launched by FAC Prior to applying for Turner, Hendry County; collaboration. completion of a comprehensive study program. in 2006, the Advanced the ACC program, Com- County Commissioner missioner Williams was (ACC) education pro- required to complete the gram, “The Florida Forum Certified County Com- for County Leaders,” is missioner (CCC) pro- an advanced leadership gram. CCC certification is program designed for not a requirement to serve graduates of the Certified as a county commissioner County Commissioners in Florida. However, (CCC) program. This year, county commissioners the program has been held may voluntarily enroll in Alachua County and in the program and com- saw 12 commissioners plete a series of courses graduate in June with a totaling 42 hours. The total of 118 graduating coursework is designed to since the inception of the provide information and program in 2006. enhance skills relevant to “This certification al- a commissioner’s duties lows our citizen elector- and responsibilities as an ate to become experts elected official. The CCC in county government program coursework cov- improving their communi- ers a variety of topics, such ties,” said FAC Executive as county government Director Chris Holley. roles and responsibili- “Through FAC’s educa- ties, county government tion programs we are able structure and authority, to teach commissioners financial management, how to advance their ethics and sunshine law, policies through the com- negotiation skills, eco- plexities of government nomic development, and bureaucracies.” effective communication. The ACC program is Completion of all CCC organized as a series of coursework averages 12 to three seminars, with 27 18 months. Commissioner hours of course work. The Williams graduated with course content focuses on his CCC Certification last

Authorized Dealer of July 25, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 11 Tennessee L. I. F. E. Missions 2012 Bristol church groups help with missions program in Tennessee Pleasant Grove Baptist precious souls accepted Church of Hixson, TN Christ as their personal and White Oak Baptist Savior; four adults, five Church of Red Bank, TN teenagers and 13 chil- joined in a missionary dren over seven made endeavor providing 45 professions of faith dur- Tennessee L.I.F.E. mis- ing the week. sionaries in the Spring- Two women at a Fred’s field, KY area June 18- Store were curious about 23. They formed three the bright L.I.F.E. t-shirts mission teams and spread and asked how they too, out over several counties could be saved. The Qualifying Opens in Central Kentucky to do student missionaries their mission work. immediately shared with Next Month For •L.I.F.E. Inc. (Lib- them and after they ac- City of Bristol Election erty Initiating Frontline cepted Christ, put them Evangelism from Bristol) in contact with the pastor Voters will have three positions to fill helped support the teams of Temple Baptist. in the City of Bristol election scheduled through training and Leaders from the Ten- other organizational help nessee churches were for Nov. 13, 2012. including finance, format thrilled at the outcome. and general support. Liberty County native Offices to be filled are that of three City •The Kentucky L.I.F.E. Zack Duggar, far left, and Shannon Duggar, third from left, work with Darreyl Duggar, pas- Council-members. Each of these seats team helped as well, pro- children during their mission program last month. Zack and Shan- tor of Pleasant Grove viding missionaries and non’s grandparents, H.C. and Kathleen Duggar, live in Bristol. Their Baptist, and his Associ- will serve a 2 year term beginning Jan. parents are Darreyl and Marsha Duggar. 1, 2013. The positions that candidates housing. Temple Baptist ate Pastor Brady Wood will be vying for are currently held by of Springfield provided tist Mission in Lebanon, KY. They couldn’t have been more their facilities for cooking, sleeping pleased with the spiritual attitude Council-members Mitch Willis, Ed Bot- also led a worship service at a local and meeting. John McDaniel and his nursing home. Two other building and work ethic of the missionaries. ting and Steve Cutshaw. wife, Diane of Kentucky provided teams completed unfinished projects According to the pastors, “It was sleeping facilities, materials and that the Kentucky World Changers great to see spiritual bonding be- Qualifying will be held Aug. 20 thru Aug. helped coordinate much of what had started the week before and ad- tween our adults and youth as well 23, 2012 at Bristol City Hall, 12444 NW happened. Jim and Ruth Smith, ditionally built a bedroom and bath as all the spiritual growth that took Virginia G. Weaver St., during regular leaders of the Kentucky L.I.F.E. on a cabin. The building teams also place. Our men on the building team team, provided sleeping facili- took a lot of time with the teens and business hours. provided scriptures and placed them ties and the “Rally Night” at their in every home in Springfield! you can already see the connection beautiful log home. Reverend Jay The experience and outcome of back home.” The books are scheduled to close on Hatfield, the local Baptist Associa- the mission endeavor was tremen- Youth Pastor Shea Massengale Oct. 15, 2012 for registering to vote in tinal Director, provided a cookout dous. In addition to every student of White Oak Baptist was over- this election. for each of the Mission Vacation missionary being trained in present- whelmed at the spiritual growth Bible Schools. ing the gospel one on one, every of his youth who “were absolutely A total of 53 L.I.F.E. team mem- missionary had the opportunity to on fire after leading many souls to bers, after the addition of Kentucky make an immediate impact on the Christ.” members, served during the week. communities involved. As a central Both churches had celebration One L.I.F.E. team supplied a theme, the plan of salvation was services upon returning where team Mission Vacation Bible School at presented seemingly everywhere members shared their experiences a low-income project and at a Bap- the missionaries went. Twenty-two and in the joy of victory in Jesus.

News from the Pews

FIFTH FAMILY DAY – Pastor Coy annual Men’s Day Program Sunday, Road in Bristol. Collins and congregation invite you July 29 at 11 a.m. The speaker will be The event will begin with a casual to be a part of the fifth Sunday Family Daryl Solomon. outside service followed by hot dogs Day celebration Sunday, July 29 at 11 Please attend and help the men of St. and hamburgers. a.m. (ET). Special guests will be the Mary have a successful program. Bring your family, friends and neigh- Reflections Student Ministries from For more information, please call bors. For additional information, please Panama City Bear Creek Assembly of Chairman Greg Solomon at (850) call Gail at (850) 762-1958. God. Their group band “PS 150” (Psalm 643-2946. 150) will lead worship and their drama FAMILY REUNION GOSPEL team will perform. They are under the THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – SING IN HOSFORD –The Big Bend direction of Youth Pastors Terry and The youth of the Blountstown Church Hospice Liberty County Advisory Christy Segers. Terry will be the morn- of the Nazarene will present a special Council will present a Family Reunion ing speaker. program, The Ten Commandments Gospel Sing on Saturday, Aug. 25. Christy is the daughter of Pastor Coy Sunday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m. This Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the caf- and Linda Collins. She grew up here dramatic presentation tells the story of eteria in Hosford Elementary Jr. High, in Bristol and graduated from LCHS. Moses, his call and ministry. located on 16864 NE SR 65. Lunch will be provided in the fellowship Directed by Sheri Gable and narrated This event is free to the public and hall after the morning service. Bring by Christina Morse, the program will everyone is welcome to attend. Come your family. There will also be fam- make use of dramatic black lighting and enjoy the music. $ 90 ily door prizes. Dress is casual, come and will follow a fifth Sunday sacred 39 and enjoy a great family get together. song-fest. CHURCH FUNDRAISER – The The church is located at 12413 NW The youth extend a special invitation Blountstown Community Church will Solomon Street. for all to join them. be hosting a church fundraiser Monday, For more information, contact the August 6 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. church office at (850) 643-5634 or CRUSADERS RESTORATION Chicken plates will be sold for $6 email: [email protected] MINISTRIES CHURCH – There will each. The menu will include smoked or [email protected]. be a family Fun, Food and Fellowship chicken, potato salad, green beans, Day Sunday, July 29 at 11 a.m. (ET), bread and cake. For more information ST. MARY M. B. CHURCH – The at Crusaders Restoration Ministries or to place orders, please call 674-7023 St. Mary M. B. Church will have their Church located on 10467 Henry Kever or 544-7634. Page 12 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 25, 2012 Chipola

A large selection of new and used cars are now available at Chipola Ford in Marianna! Ronnie Coley personally invites you to visit him any time Monday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Questions? Give him a call at (850)482-4043. He is waiting for your call!

“Freedom from Eye Glasses, Now a reality for many.” Cataracts? Lee Mullis M.D. SM Board Certified Eye Surgeon Smart Lenses and Cataract Specialist Dr. Mullis’s Smart LensSM procedure can produce clear vision without eyeglasses. Close-up, Far away & In-between

Calhoun School Board gets Gold Star with Mullis Eye Institute 1600 Jenks Ave., Panama City donation to Chipola Arts Center campaign (850)763-6666 The Calhoun County School Board recently donated $2,500 to purchase a Gold Star in the Chipola CALL TODAY for a Smart Lens Evaluation College Center for the Arts Applause! campaign. Pictured from left, are: Tim Smith, Calhoun County Board Chair; Julie Fuqua, Chipola Foundation Director; Danny Ryals, Calhoun County Office also available in Marianna. NO HIDDEN CHARGES: It is our policy that the patient and any other person responsible for payments has the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed by payment or any other service, examination or treatment which is performed as a result of and School Board member; and Wilson T. McClellan, Calhoun County Superintendent. within 72 hours or responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted fee or reduced fee service, examination or treatment.

Mobile unit to be at church & Wal-Mart Blood donors to be entered in drawing for 2012 Honda The Southeastern Community Blood Center mobile unit will be in Jackson County on the fol- lowing dates: Your Officers...Their Choice * Wednesday, July 25 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Evangel Worship Center at 2645 Pebble Hill Road * Thursday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – The Marianna Wal-Mart. A $100 Wal-Mart card will be raffled off at end of drive. * Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – The Marianna Southeastern Community Blood Center office, located on 2503 Commercial Park Drive, is open for donors. All donors will be entered in a drawing for a 2012 Honda Civic.

Rivertown Insurance Me l i s s a Pi t t s On August 14th Vote Owner/Agent HOME • AUTO COMMERCIAL Roman Wood Call or come by today for a Quick Quote at 674-1520 for Sheriff !El seguro de automovil vendio’ aqui!

17251 Main St. North • Blountstown Paid by Roman Wood, Democrat, for Sheriff Located at the red light in the former State Farm Office • Extra parking in rear. [email protected] July 25, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 13

Vote For & Elect

Ke n Su m n e r Telogia Baptist VBS kickoff f o r Liberty County About 70 people, kids along with some School Board, District 2 fun loving adult vol- unteers, enjoyed a Love for a place where we can raise our kids and grandkids without worry. A place where they can play sports, hunt, fish and learn about how things were VBS Kickoff Event done in the past, a place that’s safe, has good schools and great citizens who and Fun Day at Te- care about how our kids are raised. logia Baptist Church Saturday afternoon. Integrity is key when making decisions about our community, schools, chil- dren and citizens. There was plenty of good clean fun, es- Be available for any questions or concerns brought before me about issues within our school system. pecially for Ricky Mayo - shown above Everyone in our community needs to be involved in affairs that deal with our schools. grimacing as he brac- es for another wet Responsibility is placed on individuals making decisions for our kids and sponge in the face school system, make sure they explain why they voted for or against issues. - and Emily Webb, Teachers within our school system given the respect and honor they de- who came down a serve for teaching our children. Given freedoms to teach the way they know wet water slide with best in order to ready our kids for further education. her ponytail and her You the citizens taking an active role in our community, checking on Board toes in the air. Members making sure they carry out their duties and responsibilities for you TONYA COBB PHOTOS and all members of this community. Care about issues brought before the Liberty County School Board, pray and ask questions about decisions before every vote. Show that we care about “Vote for students, faculty and administrators. and Elect Outstanding schools, ensure all of our schools receive an “A” rating. If not find out why and make plans for the future to bring the level of that school up our Dad for to “A” standards. Liberty Understanding problems that arise within our schools, problems with teach- ers, parents, kids, maintenance or any other issue. Get to the bottom of these County problems and find the correct answer to solve each problem. Commissioner Needs of our teachers, kids and personnel are very important to the ev- eryday runnings of our school system. We need to ensure our schools have everything they need to operate at a high level of expertise. District 1” Teachers are the backbone of our school system. They are the most under paid and most over looked profession. I want to get our teachers all they de- serve to ensure they have no internal problems stopping them from carrying out their duties as our kids mentors and educators. Dewayne “Bubba” Yes all of the above can be utilized to better our schools. I want to make our schools the best they can be. I want to ensure our teachers are treated fair and impartial. I want to be there for all the citizens of our great county, available for any questions or concerns that arise. Help me to accomplish the above by go- ing to the polls on August 14, 2012 and electing KEN SUMNER to the LIBERTY For BRANCH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, DISTRICT 2. LIBERTY If you have any questions or concerns please County Commission District 1 call me at (850) 643-5993 or (850) 447-4170 anytime. For more info visit electbubbabranch.com or call 447-3322. Political advertisement paid for and approved by Ken Sumner, for Liberty County School Board Member, District 2 Paid by Dewayne “Bubba” Branch, Democrat, for Liberty County Commission District 1 Page 14 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 25, 2012 BUDGET SUMMARY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF LIBERTY COUNTY The Proposed Operating Budget Expenditures of the School Board of Liberty County are 4% percent MORE than Last Year's Total Operating Expenditures July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Proposed miLlage levies subject to 10-mill cap Required local effort (Includes PPFAM) 5.3850

discretionary operating 0.7480 Total Millage 6.133

SPECIAL DEBT CAPITAL REVENUE GENERAL REVENUE SERVICE PROJECTS Federal $ 470,000.00 $ 2,392,597.74 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 State $ 8,818,325.00 $ 11,000.00 $ 35,212.50 $ 8,200.00 Local $ 1,768,979.00 $ 256,060.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 125,065.00 Total Revenues $ 11,057,304.00 $ 2,659,657.74 $ 37,212.50 $ 133,265.00 Transfers In $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 354,574.31 $ 0.00 Non-Revenue Sources $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Fund Balance - July 1, 2012 $ 2,000,000.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 454,849.22 Total Revenues and Balance $ 13,057,304.00 $ 2,659,657.74 $ 391,786.81 $ 588,114.22 Expenditures: Instruction $ 6,399,394.00 $ 840,076.22 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Pupil Personnel Services $ 243,337.00 $ 72,650.09 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Instructional Media $ 105,864.00 $ 2,063.13 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Instructional & Curriculum Develp. $ 245,946.00 $ 168,869.44 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Instru. & Staff Training $ 68,365.00 $ 137,756.68 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Instru. Related Technology $ 295,409.00 $ 4,410.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Board of Education $ 344,172.00 $ 54,852.52 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 General Administration $ 291,274.00 $ 73,513.14 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 School Administration $ 494,888.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Facilities Acquisition Const. $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 349,453.11 Fiscal Services $ 290,568.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Food Services $ 0.00 $ 807,060.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Central Services $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Pupil Transportation Services $ 620,883.00 $ 1,585.30 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Operation of Plant $ 1,330,405.00 $ 22,347.20 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Maintenance of Plant $ 200,151.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Admin. Technology Services $ 333,673.00 $ 56,389.93 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Community Services $ 120,008.00 $ 416,084.09 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Debt Services $ 49,185.00 $ 0.00 $ 389,786.81 $ 0.00 T otal Expenditures $ 11,433,522.00 $ 2,659,657.74 $ 389,786.81 $ 349,453.11 Transfers Out $ 115,948.06 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 238,626.25 Fund Balance - June 30, 2013 $ 1,507,833.94 $ 0.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 34.86 Total Expenditures, Transfers and Balances $ 13,057,304.00 $ 2,659,657.74 $ 391,786.81 $ 588,114.22 The tentative, adopted, and/or final budgets are on file in the office of the above mentioned taxing authority as a public record. July 25, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 15 Heading to the Keys for lobster season? Lobster sport season is July 25-26, out clearing your ears before you go,” as harvesting egg-bearing females, using followed by the regular season that each time can be very they say. Harvesting any harvest device that can puncture or by Alan Peirce begins Aug. 6 and runs through the end painful. lobster is prohibited crush the lobster and using recreational Florida Fish of March 2013. If you’re not packing up Have fun, but re- and Wildlife in John Pennekamp traps are all prohibited. to head for the Keys right now, well... member, safety first. Conservation Coral Reef State Park Spiny lobster must have a minimum you’re basically no fun at all. I’m just A “divers-down” flag Commission during the sport sea- carapace length of at least three inches kiddin’! I can’t go either this year be- (red with a white di- son. The same goes in and must be measured in the water. The cause I wasted my vacation drowning agonal stripe) is re- Everglades National carapace is measured from the forward bait in the murky waters of the Florida quired while in the Park, Dry Tortugas edge (between the rostral horns) to the Panhandle left behind for a little while water. Visit MyFWC. National Park, no-take rear edge of the carapace, and all har- after Tropical Storm Debby. com/Boating and click areas in the Florida vesters must have a measuring device I guess I’ll just have to live off my on “Boating Regula- Keys National Ma- while harvesting. lobstering memories a while longer! tions” for more on how rine Sanctuary and For information on lobster harvest- Swimming around in the clear water to snorkel safely. the Biscayne Bay/ ing, please visit MyFWC.com/Fishing of the Florida Keys is an experience like While lobster chas- Card Sound Lobster and click on “Saltwater,” “Recreational no other. Trying to coax a lobster out of ing is phenomenal, the Sanctuary during both Regulations” and “Lobster.” a crevice with a tickle stick (a device whole Keys experi- the two-day season So, if you don’t want to miss the fun, used to encourage the lobster to come ence is much bigger than just hunting and regular lobster season. If you’re grab your mask, your dive flag and tickle out of its hiding place) while keeping the bug. Inshore and offshore fishing not familiar with all the jurisdictional stick and head south for some lobster track of how much air you have left is is amazing, and both are right at your boundaries in Monroe County, I strongly chasing excitement. And remember, a blast. Lobsters aren’t always the most fingertips. Where else can you catch advise you to obtain a good map of the don’t forget your cast net and fishing cooperative of creatures. If you haven’t dolphin, sailfish, permit, bonefish, grou- area so that you can avoid the no-take tackles, or you will kick yourself when had the experience, you’ll find out pretty per, snapper and tarpon within 10 miles zones. Otherwise, visit the lobster in- you get there! quick that they’re smarter and faster then of your hotel room, and then finish off formation booth at mile marker 106 on This first monthly issue of Gone they look – especially when they throw your day bagging a limit of bugs? No U.S. 1 in Key Largo. Coastal is one of many ways that the it into reverse! offense, Mickey, but don’t try that in During the short sport season, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation While capturing the “bugs” can be Orlando! recreational daily bag limit is six per Commission (FWC) Division of Marine tricky, anyone can be successful if The spiny lobster sport season is a person in state and federal waters off Fisheries Management will be helping picking the right location. If you are huge two-day event drawing tens of Monroe County and Biscayne National recreational anglers understand complex free-diving with no air supply, pick an thousands of die-hard lobster getters Park and 12 per person in state and federal saltwater regulations and learn more area where water depths will allow you from all over the country to the Florida waters off all other counties. During the about saltwater fishing opportunities in at least 30 seconds of bottom time. Keys and other parts of South Florida. regular season, the daily bag limit is six Florida. We are also available to answer Lobster like to hide in all kinds of Occurring on the last Wednesday and per person in all state and federal waters. questions by phone or email anytime, structure, so focus your search on coral Thursday of July each year, this minisea- Lobster harvesting during either season and we would love the opportunity to reefs, bridge pilings, etc., in appropriate son is truly the best time to bag a limit requires a resident or nonresident saltwa- share information through in-person depths. because they’ve been resting in peace ter fishing license and a special lobster presentations with recreational or com- The other good piece of advice for for months and won’t be expecting you permit, unless you are exempt. mercial fishing organizations. those who are new to the sport is “learn to show up. So what are the no-nos? Night div- To contact FWC’s Regulatory Out- to clear your ears.” Making repetitive Not all areas in Monroe County are ing during the sport season in state reach subsection call (850) 487-0554 or dives even to only six to 10 feet with- open for lobster harvesting, so “know and federal waters off Monroe County, email [email protected].

Greater amberjack recreational notice of season to open in Gulf August 1 Greater amberjack will open for a dehooking device and a venting tool Budget Hearing recreational harvest in Gulf of Mexico on their vessel. state and federal waters Aug. 1. The Using these tools will help increase season closes annually June 1. a fish’s chance of survival if it is caught The School Board of The minimum size limit for greater and returned to the water. amberjack in Gulf of Mexico waters is State waters in the Gulf extend from Liberty County will soon 30 inches fork length, which is mea- shore to nine nautical miles and in the sured from the tip of the fish’s closed Atlantic from shore to three nautical consider a budget for the mouth to the center of the fork in the miles; federal waters extend from those tail. In Atlantic state waters, the size boundaries to about 200 miles from 2012/2013 Fiscal Year. limit is 28 inches fork length. shore. Recreational anglers may take one Learn more about greater amber- fish per person, per day. Reef fish gear jack by visiting MyFWC.com/Fishing rules apply when fishing for greater and clicking on “Saltwater Fishing,” A public hearing to make amberjack. In Gulf waters, this means “Recreational Regulations” and “Am- a DECISION on the budget anglers must use circle hooks, and have berjack.” AND TAXES will be held on: Permit harvest to open in South Florida special zone beginning Wed., August 1 Permit will open for Recreational anglers the Special Permit Zone, July 30, 2012 recreational harvest Aug. fishing for permit inside anglers may harvest two 1 in the Special Permit the Special Permit Zone fish per day. The size lim- Zone, an area south of may take one fish per it for permit is larger than at 6 p.m. (ET) Cape Florida on the west person, per day with no 11 inches but less than 22 coast and south of Cape more than two fish being inches fork length, with Sable on the east coast taken per vessel per day. one exception: anglers at the that includes state and Permit must be more than may take one fish larger federal waters. 22 inches fork length to than 22 inches within the The season closes an- be harvested. In state wa- two-fish bag limit. Liberty Education and nually on May 1. Outside ters, anglers can take per- Learn more about per- of the Special Permit mit using only hook and mit and pompano by vis- Administrative Center Zone, the recreational line, but in federal waters iting MyFWC.com/Fish- harvest of permit is open permit may be caught by ing (click on “Saltwater 12926 NW CR 12 year-round. Commercial spear as well as hook and Fishing,” “Recreational harvest of permit is not line. Regulations” and “Per- Bristol, FL 32321 allowed inside the Spe- In all other state and mit, Florida pompano, cial Permit Zone. federal waters outside African pompano”). Page 16 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 25, 2012 New Voters’ Guide offers info on judicial races, merit retention This year The Florida Bar is helping to answer voters’ questions about judges and judicial elections and merit retention in several ways. The Bar has available: •A newly published voter guide in English and Spanish. •A web page on merit retention in English and Spanish. •Online statements provided by Call It Like You See It? It is extremelyCall difficult It Liketo list the You colors Seethat these It? words are trial court judicial candidates. 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The six-page guide was a joint project of The Florida Bar’s Constitutional Judiciary Committee and Judicial Administration and Evaluation Committee with input from the Bar’s Citizens Forum advisory group. The guide is available in both English and Spanish. Printed copies in Spanish are sponsored by the Cuban American Bar Association. An online version is available for download in both Spanish and English . Copies may be requested by sending an email to [email protected] . The Vote’s in Your Court web page includes a video with the history of merit selection and retention, news programs and articles and biographies of the Supreme Court justices and district Court of Appeal judges who will be on the Nov. 6 ballot. “It’s Time to Restore the Trust” Voters can learn more about the circuit and county ELECT court candidates who will be on the Aug. 14 primary ballot through The Florida Bar Judicial Candidate Voluntary Self-Disclosure Statement program . Eddie Joe Since early July, statements from 91 candidates in 76 judicial contests have been available online at www.floridabar.org/judicialcandidates . In September, the Bar will publish results of a merit retention poll of its in-state members regarding the 15 appellate judges and three Supreme Court White justices who will be on the General Election ballot Nov. 6. for Liberty County Every other year since 1978, The Florida Bar has polled its members seeking to find whether attorneys who know the most about District Court of Appeal and Supreme Court jurists believe they should continue in their jobs. Sheriff Ballots will be mailed in August to all lawyers residing and practicing in Florida and will ask A hard respondents whether the incumbent justices and working family.ELECT appeals court judges should be retained or not. 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Grady Lou A family photo Nichols gets a with Grandma hug from her Nichols seated great-great- in front. She is granddaughter, shown below Cassidy with her late Frusha, who husband, calls her Ernest. “Scratch Cat Grandma.”

The family home north of Clarksville is shown above. Below, Ms. Nichols blows out her birthday candles.

GRADY LOU NICHOLS continued from the front page A doctor once asked her what was her But with a little prodding, she did Her deteriorating eyesight has ended which featured a bloom on every panel. secret to living so long and staying so admit to having a little alcohol once when one of her greatest pleasures: reading. “Every piece turned out to well. Her reply: “I told him I thought it she was 15 or 16 years old. “It was just When she wasn’t cooking, cleaning be a flower and you had to was clean living. I never smoked, never a taste,” she explained. “Not enough to and caring for children, she loved put them together,” she drank and tried to eat right.” have any effect.” getting lost in a book. “If I ever sat said. “It taken (sic) a long down, I had a book in my hand,” time to do them but they she said. “Oh, I did love to read.” were worth it.” Many I grew up fishing in “The Great Tide” by Rubylea of those have been the Chipola River with Hall is her favorite book. handed down my Dad, Fred Attaway, “I’ll tell you it was the to succeeding and I learned to swim best book I ever read,” generations of in the creek down in she said, adding, “I’ve her family. Kinard. I mention this read it twice.” Her family because places like T h e n o v e l , enjoyed the Calhoun County are published in 1947, many treats very rare in our world to- tells the she baked day. My Dad instilled in story of and scooped me a great love for our Florida up platefuls County and the people plantation of the smoked in it. He said, “The only life in Port St. Joe in the 1830s and 40s. pork that wound up on the grill. The kids way to preserve its as- “It’s about a ship that they forbid to worked in the garden, which was filled sets and our heritage come ashore because they had yellow with greens, beans, peas and okra. “We for future generations is fever,” she explained. “But one swam always had plenty to eat,” she said. “We to give back more than ashore and just about everybody in St. just enjoyed being together and being you take.” I ask for an opportunity to work hard for Calhoun County. Joe died.” She recalled how the book’s happy.” If elected, I will consider my job as Clerk of Court a sacred trust. I will heroine put her sickened husband in the How did she meet her future husband? dedicate myself to continuing to give back to my community as my Dad back of a wagon and left the area. “The “His first cousin married my sister. He did all those years ago. book told about them stopping at an Indian went to their house one Sunday but they A vote for Renee’ Attaway Crawford on August 14, 2012 is a vote for reservation in Blountstown and spending were at my father’s house and he came a hard-working, dedicated and trustworthy Calhoun County native that will treat each and every person that comes through the doors of the the night at the Gregory Mansion (now over there.” Clerk’s office with respect and dignity. located at Torreya State Park) before To what does she attribute their long they made it to Greenwood.” There were marriage? “I guess we loved and trusted many familiar names of Jackson County each other,” she said. families that she recognized mentioned “He turned out to be a Baptist minister in the book, which she said, “made it a and preached in churches for 45 years,” Reneé Attaway lot more interesting.” she said. He was called to several Quiltmaking was a constant in her life different churches but early on they for years; it was a necessity in the days decided that Poplar Head, less than a Crawford before heating and air conditioning and mile from their house, would be their was a traditional wedding gift for the home church. When he was off giving for CALHOUN COUNTY children and grandchildren. sermons elsewhere on Sunday, she and “Back then, you had to have quilts to the children were in the pews of the little of stay warm. You had to have at least three church which still sits along Hwy. 73. Clerk Court quilts on the bed on cold nights because And Saturday, she was honored in POLITICAL AD PAID FOR BY Reneé ATTAWAY CRAWFORD, DEMOCRAT, for CLERK OF COURT there was no other heat in the house.” that very church, surrounded by friends, You can count on Reneé She made quilt tops out of “little family and a special yellow-frosted cake tiny” scraps of material. Her favorite with three candles marking her first Attaway Crawford! pattern was one called “Flower Garden” century on earth. Page 18 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 25, 2012

Liberty County calhoun County 2012-2013 2012-2013 SCHOOL SCHOOL CALENDAR CALENDAR School Administration...643-2275 School Administration...674-5927 Liberty Co. High School...643-2241 Blountstown High School...674-5724 W.R. Tolar School....643-2426 Blountstown Middle School....674-8234 Blountstown Elementary...674-8169 Hosford School....379-8480 Altha School...... 762-3121 Carr School.....674-5395

Liberty County School Calendar Calhoun County School Calendar 2012-2013 School Year 2012-2013 School Year Professional Development for Teachers...... Aug.13-14 Pre-Planning for Staff/Classroom Data Analysis...... Aug. 15-17 SCHOOL BEGINS...... Tuesday, Aug. 14 School begins...... Monday, Aug. 20 Labor Day (No School)...... Sept. 3 Labor Day (No School)...... Sept. 3 Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 1 p.m.)...... Sept. 17 Progress reports sent home...... Sept. 21 FTE Week ...... Oct. 8-12 FTE Week/Survey 2...... Oct. 8-12 FCAT Retakes ...... Oct. 15-19 FCAT retakes...... Oct. 18-19 End 1st grading period ...... Oct. 17 End 1st Nine weeks/Early release...... Oct. 16 2nd Nine weeks begins...... Oct. 17 Fall Holiday for all Employees...... Oct. 22 Report cards sent home ...... Oct. 26 Report Card Day...... Oct. 26 Red Ribbon Days...... Oct. 29-31 Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 1 p.m.)...... Oct. 31 Veterans Day (No School)...... Nov. 12 Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)...... Nov. 19-23 Progress reports sent home/Early Release Day...... Nov. 16 Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 1 p.m.)...... Dec. 21 Fall Break (No School)...... Nov. 19-21 End of 2nd grading period...... Dec. 21 Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)...... Nov. 22-23 End 1st Semester ...... Dec. 21 FCAT Writes Field Test (4, 8, 10 grades)...... Dec. 4-5 Christmas Holidays (No School)...... Dec. 24-Jan. 4 End 1st Semester/Early Release Day...... Dec. 20 Evaluation Day...... Jan. 7 Christmas Holidays (No School)...... Dec. 21-31 School resumes for students...... Jan. 8 New Year’s Holiday (No School)...... Jan. 1-4 Report Card Day...... Jan. 15 Pre-Planning for Teachers/Prof. Dev...... Jan. 3-4 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (No School)...... Jan. 21 2nd Semester begins for students...... Jan. 7 FTE Week...... Feb. 11-15 Report cards sent home...... Jan. 14 FCAT Writing test...... Feb. 26-28 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (No School)...... Jan. 21 Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 1 p.m.)...... March 4 Progress reports sent home...... Feb. 8 End of 3rd grading period...... March 14 FTE Week/Survey 3...... Feb. 11-15 Report Card Day...... March 22 FCAT Writing test...... Feb 26-28 Spring Holidays (No School)...... March 25-29 End 3rd Nine Weeks/Early release/Data Analysis...... March 15 FCAT Retakes...... April 8-19 4th Nine Weeks begins...... March 18 Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 1 p.m.)...... April 11 Spring Break (No School)...... March 25-29 FCAT Reading, Math, Science & Retakes test...... April 15-26 Report cards sent home...... April 1 Algebra, Biology & Geometry End of Course Exam.....April 22-May 17 FCAT retakes...... April 8-19 Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 1 p.m.)...... May 24 FCAT Reading, Math, Science test...... April 15-25 End of 4th grading period ...... May 24 Progress reports sent home...... April 18 End of 2nd semester...... May 24 US History EOC...... April 22 - May 10 Memorial Day Holiday (No School)...... May 27 Geometry, Biology, Alg. I, EOC & Civics EOC field test...April 29 - May 17 Baccalaureate ...... May 22 GRADUATIONS Graduation Day...... May 24 Calhoun County Adult School...... May 21 Memorial Day Holiday (No School)...... May 27 Blountstown High School ...... May 23 End of 2nd Semester/Last Day for Students...... May 31 Altha School ...... May 24 Post Planning for Teachers...... June 3-5 Summer school begins...... June 10 Summer school ends ...... July 23 This calendar sponsored by

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Liberty Post & A memorable character: Part 2 In the mid-1800s owner with a fine Barn Pole Inc. Dr. Charles Hentz’s home, white with Dempsey Barron Road, family moved from Outdoors with green shutters on the Bristol (off Hwy. 12 N) North Carolina to hill by the big oaks at (850) 643-5995 Alabama and then to Ranger Steve Ocheesee. By Steve Cutshaw, We've got the fence posts north Florida. Later Charles enjoyed to meet your needs. he traveled to Ken- Torreya Park Manager his Tom Sawyer like tucky to study medi- life along the river. cine after which he He often writes of moved to Columbus, OH to intern. adventures hunting and fishing with family and Eventually the young Dr. Hentz worked his friends. way back to his home in Florida. Monday, April In his diary he recounts, “Friday, May 28, 28, 1851.., “Monday night—our schooner is lying 1852; This morning we rode up to Mount in Apalachicola Bay—in the pass--; the journey Pleasant, armed and equipped with our fishing has been uncommonly pleasant—a light breeze rods—we spent the morning at a spring renowned but steady-- and just from the right quarter –I for its fish—bringing away about 30 fish—fine have enjoyed the air, the sky and the deep blue perch, trout, brim and more—the water is clear sea--; the water was brightly phosphorescent at as crystal and multitudes of fish can be seen float- night—Yesterday was the Sabbath; bright and ing about and biting the hooks when suiting their balmy--, but little to be recognized however appetite—we sat around on the roots of trees and from the deportment of my fellow travelers— fallen logs—the spring is some 40 feet in diameter, spent most of the day on deck… the pilot boat surrounded by luxuriant forest growth, cypress is anchored close astern and we will get into and cypress knees in abundance—now and then Apalachicola tomorrow—we have been play- a beautiful white heron would alight overhead ing seven up and whist around the table,.. I am and entertain us with its croaking note—We ate near—in sight of dear Florida once more and our fish for dinner.” Who, other than me, can near my dear brothers and sisters again—God almost feel the breeze and see the beauty sur- grant that I may meet them in happiness and rounding this restful fishing party? joy—God bless us all.” Works Cited: Steven M. Stowe, ed. “A Southern Practice: Upon his return Dr. Hentz lived as a border The Diary and Autobiography of Charles A. Hentz, M.D.” with Jason Gregory, a farmer and plantation Project MUSE. Web. July. 2012, www.muse.jhu.edu.

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Please indicate on the envelope that this is a sealed bid, the bid number and what the bid is for. Farm programs at Landmark Park Bids will be received until 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, on August DOTHAN – On Sat- Watermelons are an Registration is re- 6, 2012 at Bristol City Hall, 12444 NW Virginia G. Weaver Street, Bristol, urday, July 28 at 10 excellent source of vi- quired. The programs are Florida 32321, or via U.S. Postal Service at P.O. Box 207, Bristol, Florida a.m., Landmark Park tamins A, B6, fiber and free with paid gate ad- 32321 and will be opened and read aloud on August 6, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. will celebrate national potassium and the most mission, which is $4 for Eastern Standard Time. The Board reserves the right to reject any and watermelon month with consumed melon in the adults and $3 for kids. all bids. a watermelon harvest and United States. Over 1200 Landmark Park is a sampling. varieties of watermelons 135-acre historical and The City of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the are grown across the natural science park right to waive informalities in any bid, to accept and/or reject any or all Become a world. Landmark Park located on U.S. Highway bids, and to accept the bid that in their judgment will be in the best inter- Volunteer will harvest and sample 431 North in Dothan, AL. est of the City of Bristol. Discover how you can make Moon and Stars, Black For more information a difference in a child’s life. Diamond, Charleston and to register for a pro- If you have any questions, please call Justin Ford at (850) 674-3300 or Florida Guardian Gray, Crimson Sweet and gram, contact the park at email at [email protected]. ad Litem Foundation Jubilee. (334) 794-3452. PHONE (850) 410-4642 Page 20 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 25, 2012 Supplements and new school personnel approved; positions added to Head Start Program at July 10 LCSB regular meeting Official minutes from the July 10 regular to approve supplements for the following prove request to create two (2) Paraprofes- and ½ sales tax funds. meeting of the Liberty County School employees for the 2012-2013 school year: sional positions for Head Start to be effec- The new fencing will not include the Board as recorded by the board secretary District Office tive August 1, 2012. barbed-wire around the top of the fence. Suzann Stoutamire – Early Childhood 8. Motion was made by Reddick, sec- Williams also mentioned to the Board that The meeting was called to order by Supervisor onded by Duggar and carried unanimously there are bad leaks at the gym and the Chairman Kyle Peddie. Members present at LCHS to approve recommendation of Tonia Cobb old building at Hosford. Chairman Peddie the meeting were Darrel Hayes, Roger Red- Grant Grantham – Athletic Director and as Secretary at Hosford Elementary and Jr. asked Williams to check to see if there is a dick, Tommy Duggar, Logan Kever, Chair- Head Football Coach High School to be effective July 5, 2012. warranty on the LCHS Gym roof. man Kyle Peddie and Superintendent Sue Gerald Tranquille – Varsity Assistant 9. Motion was made by Duggar, second- Williams informed the Board that the Summers. Football Coach ed by Reddick and carried unanimously to high school A/C is working great. Tim Da- The prayer was offered by Tommy Dug- Donnie L. Coxwell – Varsity Assistant approve recommendation of Jason White as vis has reported to Williams that there has gar. The Pledge of Allegiance was also led Football Coach teacher at Hosford Elementary and Jr. High been about a $35,000 savings since the by Tommy Duggar. David Shuler – Varsity Assistant Football School to be effective August 13, 2012. computerized system was installed. Coach 10. Motion was made by Hayes, second- Williams also mentioned that there is no HEAR FROM PUBLIC Derringer Edwards – Varsity Assistant ed by Kever and carried unanimously to ap- A/C in the Kitchen at the High School. There Amanda Eikeland spoke to the Board Football Coach prove recommendation of Christina Shuler never has been A/C in the Kitchen. Williams asking them to be mindful about an item Marlon Black – Varsity Assistant Football as Substitute School Health Aide for ESE informed the Board that he has received a on the Agenda. She said you are asked Coach (to be paid lump sum at end of sea- Summer School July 9 – 19, to be paid from quote from Trane to add A/C for $6,500. to take action tonight to approve creating son) Title VIB. five Child Care Workers Early Head Start Gerald Tranquille – Varsity Boys Basket- SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS positions to be effective August 1 and two ball Coach EMERGENCY ITEMS: None Paraprofessionals for Head Start. She told Rob Wheetley – Assistant Boys Basket- 1. Motion was made by Reddick, sec- the Board that these positions are currently ball Coach (JV) onded by Hayes and carried unanimously BOARD MEMBERS CONCERNS filled by employees of North Florida Child David Shuler – Varsity Girls Basketball to approve recommendation of Dawn Arrant Chairman Peddie informed the Board Development. The teachers who will be Coach as Summer Math Camp teacher beginning that there will be an Impasse Hearing July transitioned from NFCD employee to LCSB Gyll Moore – Assistant Girls Basketball June 26, 2012 through July 19, 2012, 4 19th at 7:00 p.m. and also a Special Board employee will receive a salary reduction of Coach (JV) days per week, $22.00/hour. Meeting to approve the budget for advertis- approximately $4,000 per year. The teach- Jennifer Sewell – Head Volleyball 2. Motion was made by Duggar, second- ing on July 19 at 7:00. ers are looking at approximately $350 less Coach ed by Hayes and carried unanimously to ap- The Tentative Budget Hearing is sched- per month. The positions being created will Leigh Ann Summers – Assistant Volley- prove recommendation of Mary Eubanks as uled for July 30 at 6:00 p.m. be saving the jobs but will also be reducing ball Coach (to be paid lump sum at end of Fiscal Assistant/Food Service & Personnel Regular Board Meeting for August has the salary of the teachers and will greatly season) effective July 2, 2012. been moved to August 13 at 6:00 p.m. affect each of them. Again Eikeland asked Jennifer Sewell – Head Softball Coach August 15 is the Annual Welcome Back to Board to just be aware of the hardship Rob Wheetley – Assistant Softball OLD BUSINESS - None Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at Tolar School and that will be put on the employees who are Coach the Public Hearing on Final Budget will be members of our community. Donnie L. Coxwell – Head Baseball INFORMATION AND on Wednesday, September 19th at 6:00 Michael Richter asked if the Board mem- Coach DISCUSSION ITEMS p.m. bers have any questions. He informed the Derringer Edwards – Assistant Baseball Kevin Williams informed the Board that Board that he would be back in August to Coach he has received some bids on fencing with ADJOURNMENT present the new rates for the 2012-13 year. Buzzy Lewis – Head Track Coach five gates. Motion was made by Reddick, seconded Peddie reminded the Board that the Au- Sharmon Parrish and Donna Hiers – •Bracewell’s out of Blountstown by Hayes and carried unanimously to ad- gust meeting was moved to Monday, August Varsity Cheerleader Sponsor (Supplement $17,400. journ the meeting. 13, 2012. to be split) •Permiter Fencing & Deck out of Thom- Donna Summers – LCHS Curriculum asville, GA is $14,032.00. ______ADOPTION OF AGENDA Coordinator Superintendent Summers mentioned Superintendent Sue Summers Motion was made by Hayes, seconded Christy Bentley – Technology Coordina- that we will be using Safe Schools Funds Chairman Kyle Peddie by Reddick, and carried unanimously to tor adopt the agenda. Kim Everett – Band Director Col. Groggett – JROTC Instructor CONSENT ITEMS Sgt. Milton – JROTC Instructor Please Vote Motion was made by Duggar, seconded Kim Everett – Band Director by Kever and carried unanimously to ap- W.R. Tolar prove the following consent items: Buzzy Lewis – Athletic Director and JV Michael A. Approval of Minutes Head Football Coach June 28, 2012 Rob Wheetley – Assistant JV Football B. Principals Reports for June, 2012 Coach C. Financial Statements for June, 2012 Buzzy Lewis – Boys Basketball E. Bills and Payroll (July, 2012) Neil Grantham – Boys Baseball Kristy Pleasant – Volleyball Coach ACTION ITEMS: Stacey Beckwith – Girls Basketball WRIGHT 1. Motion was made by Reddick, sec- Coach onded by Hayes and carried unanimously TBA – Girls Softball Coach FOR LIBERTY COUNTY to approve Property Disposition List for the Laurie Brandon– JV Cheerleading 2011-2012 Fiscal Year Coach 2. Motion was made by Kever, seconded Bess Revell – Curriculum Coordinator SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 1 by Duggar and carried unanimously to ap- Lynn Guthrie – Technology Coordinator prove use of district funds for cell phone Hosford usage for essential personnel for the 2012- Tim Davis – Athletic Director • 1991 Graduate LCHS 2013 fiscal year (required by 2009 legisla- TBA - Boys Basketball Coach • Bachelor’s Degree, Public Ad- tion) Tim Davis - Boys Baseball Coach 3. Motion was made by Hayes, second- Tim Davis - Girls Volleyball Coach ministration ed by Reddick and carried unanimously to TBA – Girls Softball Coach • FL Army National Guard - In- approve the following 2012-13 Agreements/ TBA – Girls Basketball Coach fantry Team Leader Resolutions with the Panhandle Area Edu- Alex Mercer – Curriculum Coordinator cational Consortium: Jeanie Griffin –T echnology Coordinator • Business Owner 18 years - a. District Participation in the Panhandle Kathy Hayes – Duty Supplement Real Estate Appraisal Service Area Educational Consortium 3. Motion was made by Reddick, sec- b. The PAEC Professional Development onded by Duggar and carried unanimously • Tallahassee Police Depart- Center (PDC) Resolution to approve recommendation of Stephanie ment - 17 years c. Exceptional Student Education Con- Ward as fifth grade mathematics position at • President, Liberty County sultative Services W.R. Tolar School effective August 13, 2012 d. Gateway Educational Computing Con- for the 2012-13 school year. Chamber of Commerce sultants Project Resolution 4. Motion was made by Kever seconded • Married 16 years, wife Joan e. Gateway Student System Consortium by Hayes and carried unanimously to ap- • Two children, Madison and Resolution prove recommendation of Robyn Cony- 4. Motion was made by Duggar, second- ers as second grade teacher at W.R. Tolar Mason ed by Kever and carried unanimously to ap- School effective August 13, 2012 for the prove 2012-2013 PAEC Risk Management 2012-13 school year. Agreement. 5. Motion was made by Duggar, sec- Elect a public servant proven to onded by Reddick and carried unanimously PERSONNEL to approve recommendation of Nancy Dill- be committed to our community. 1. Motion was made by Reddick, sec- more as technology (Academy) teacher at onded by Kever and carried unanimously to W.R. Tolar School effective August 13, 2012 Paid by Michael Wright for Liberty County School Board District 1 approve recommendation for the following for the 2012-13 school year. paraprofessionals to receive CDA supple- 6. Motion was made by Kever, seconded ment effective August 13, 2012: Mamie by Hayes and carried unanimously to ap- Beach, April Sharee Towles, Debra Bran- prove request to create five (5) Childcare YOU WILL NOT BE nan, Gwynn McCoy, Connie Dowdy, Carla Workers for Early Head Start to be effective Bramblett and Jill Shuler. August 1, 2012. 2. Motion was made by Duggar, sec- 7. Motion was made by Kever, seconded onded by Hayes and carried unanimously by Duggar and carried unanimously to ap- DISAPPOINTED! July 25, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 21

LEFT: Angel Brake playing with Gak. ABOVE: Andy Revell and Emma Wade build a crystalized tree. BELOW LEFT: Justin Cessna builds a fuel car. BELOW: Youngsters shown with their two-liter bottle rockets include, from left, Joshua Schneider, Justin Cessna, Angel Brake, Emma Wade, Andy Revell, Jacob Creamer, Kimberly Kent and Jenna Dees. Teen Counselor Ryan Harper is shown behind the group.

4-H Super Science Day Camp Liberty County kids had a super time at youth were involved in hands-on activi- Schmarje shared many different types of 4-H Super Science Day Camp held July ties as they learned how the different sci- science activities and FNP Program As- 17 and 18 in Bristol. ence experiments worked. They learned sistant Shellie King brought kids into the Participants experimented with two-liter the importance of following and reading kitchen to make some scientific snacks. bottle rockets, fuel cell cars, screaming the directions or the science experiment The group enjoyed a science experiment balloons, bubbles, slime and many differ- wouldn’t work. that created ice cream in a bag. The fin- ent kinds of absorbent polymers. These Four-H Program Assistant Cathia ished product was cold and delicious!

Liberty Ozone team takes part in state tournament The Liberty County Ozone team trav- eled to Sebring July 6 to participate in the Florida Dixie Youth Ozone State Tour- nament. The team played against West Seminole on July 7 and Wesley Chapel on July 8. The boys played their hearts out, despite losing to both teams. For most of the players, it was their first time being a part of a tournament of this magnitude. It was definitely a learn- ing experience for all of them. The team is already talking about what they will do differently next year. Sebring won the state championship for the second time and West Volusia was the runner-up. The players and parents of the Liberty Ozone team would like to extend a sincere thank you to the numerous individuals that made this trip possible. We really ap- preciate the support that was shown by so many through donations to the team and during our numerous fundraiser efforts. We especially thank the staff and manage- ment at Piggly Wiggly and Centennial Bank in Bristol, Liberty County Recre- ation Department, Liberty Tire, Envision Credit Union, Superior Redi-Mix, Clark 2012 Liberty County Ozone Baseball Team – Front Row, from left: Freddie Clark, Hunter Weeks, Bradley Edwards, Construction, Fason’s Meats in Quincy Brent Fant, Jacob Creamer, Braddock Hobbs. Back Row: Manager Randal Martinez, Duncan Hosford, Dustin Hostetter, and Sapp Logging Company. Brady Peddie, Coach Kyle Sapp, Dylan Polver, Latayvion Godwin, Delaney Cheesemon and Coach Colby Sapp. Page 22 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 25, 2012 Spiny lobster recreational & commercial seasons starting The 2012 recreational and commercial in Monroe County and Bis- Dry Tortugas National Divers and snorkelers must display spiny lobster seasons will open soon, cayne National Park waters Park, Biscayne Bay/Card a “divers-down” flag (red with a white beginning with the two-day spiny lobster and 12 lobsters per person Sound Spiny Lobster diagonal stripe) while in the water. recreational season July 25 and 26. The daily in other Florida waters. Sanctuary, certain areas in Divers-down flags displayed on vessels regular commercial and recreational lob- You can possess no more than Pennekamp Park and no- must be at least 20 inches by 24 inches ster season starts Aug. 6 and runs through the daily bag limit of lobsters take areas in the Florida and a stiffener is required to keep the flag March 31. when you are on the water. Keys National Marine unfurled. Dive flags carried on floats must The special two-day season occurs When you are off the water, Sanctuary. be at least 12 inches by 12 inches. Div- on the last consecutive Wednesday and you can possess the daily During the Aug. 6 - ers must make reasonable efforts to stay Thursday in July each year to let recre- bag limit on the first day and March 31 regular season, within 300 feet of a divers-down flag on ational fishermen collect spiny lobsters double the daily bag limit on the daily recreational bag open waters and within 100 feet of a flag before commercial lobster traps are placed the second day. Possession A special two-day sea- and on-the-water pos- within rivers, inlets or navigation chan- in the water. Commercial fishermen may limits are enforced on and off son occurs on the last session limit is six spiny nels. The flag must be displayed from the begin putting their traps in the water Aug. the water during the two-day consecutive Wednes- lobsters per person. highest point of the vessel and must be 1, and recreational and commercial fisher- sport season. day and Thursday in You must have a recre- visible from all directions. When divers men may harvest spiny lobsters starting Night diving for spiny July each year to let ational saltwater fishing are out of the water, the flag must not be Aug. 6. lobsters during the two-day recreational fisher- license and a spiny lobster displayed. More information on divers- Spiny lobsters must have a carapace sport season is not allowed men collect spiny lob- permit to recreationally down flag requirements is available online length greater than three inches to be taken in Monroe County and all sters before commer- harvest spiny lobsters at MyFWC.com/Boating by clicking on during the open seasons, and divers must harvest of lobsters is pro- cial lobster traps are unless you are exempt “Boating Regulations.” possess a measuring device and measure hibited in John Pennekamp placed in the water. from recreational license Additional information on recreational spiny all lobsters in the water. Coral Reef State Park during requirements. Informa- lobster fishing, including how to measure spiny During the two-day spiny lobster sport the two-day season. tion about these licenses lobster, is available online at MyFWC.com/ season, recreational divers and snorkelers Lobster harvest is also prohibited at and permits is available online at MyFWC. Fishing by clicking on “Saltwater,” “Recre- can take up to six lobsters per person daily all times in Everglades National Park, com/License. ational Regulations” and “Lobster.”

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obituaries Ellis Edward “Dick” Voters urged to be Stewart ready for extra-long Gary Cannon Blountstown–Ellis Edward “Dick” Stewart, Clarksville–Gary Can- 79, of Blountstown, passed away Wednesday, July non, 74, of Clarksville, passed 18, 2012 at his home.A native and lifelong resident ballot November 6 away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 in by Charley Williams, Voter Service Chair, of Calhoun County, he was a farmer. He attended Panama City. He was a resident of League of Women Voters of Florida Blountstown Community Church. Clarksville and had lived in Calhoun This year’s November 6 General Election will present He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel one of the longest ballots in Florida’s recent election his- County for the past eight years. He tory. In addition to the Presidential elections, statewide earned a Bachelor of Science degree and Orie (O’Bryan) Stewart; his first wife, Lola Mae and local races, there are 11 constitutional amendments at Elmira College in Physics and was retired from Edenfield Stewart; two brothers, Rubin Ralph (Buddy) on the ballot for every voter’s consideration. IBM where he worked as an engineer for 22 years. He and Roy Stewart and an infant daughter. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Lucille The League of Women Voter’s special website makes served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict on voting easy and takes away last minute surprises… Stewart; four sons, Rubin Stewart and his wife Belle, the USS Bennington, USS Mississippi and the USS •Visit www.BeReadyToVote.org. Salem. He was also retired from the U. S. Army as Jeff Stewart and his wife, JoAnn and Daniel Stewart, •For Spanish, go to www.vamosavotar.org a First Sgt. with 25 years of service and was a mem- all of Blountstown and James Stewart and his wife, •Need help registering or finding your poll loca- ber of the American Legion in Lynn Haven. He was Sherrie of Altha; one daughter, Sissy Caughran and tion? a member of St. Francis Catholic Church where he her husband, Ross of Marianna; one brother, Broward •Prefer to vote early and want to know where? was an avid volunteer. He also enjoyed volunteering Stewart of Blountstown; two sisters, Janie Young and •Need info on Supreme Court justices and state at Panhandle Pioneer Settlement and the Calhoun- Lula O’Bryan, both of Blountstown, 11 grandchil- candidates? Liberty Ministry Center. dren, five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces •Need help understanding what the ballot amend- He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and nephews. ments really mean? and Florence (Zellers) Cannon and a sister, Dorla Services were held Saturday, July 21 at Adams There are three ways to vote in Florida: Early, By MAIL, and the last chance is on Election Day. Wright. Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dewayne Tol- Likely to be in a rush on election day? Survivors include his wife, Audrey Veronica bert officiating. Interment followed in Sunny Hill (Carasea) Cannon of Clarksville; one son, Mark Can- Avoid long lines, by using the mail-in ballot. If you Cemetery. non and his wife, Kum Hui of Yorktown, VA; four have not received your requested mail in/absentee bal- Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge daughters, Jordayne Douglas and her husband, Don lot, call your local Supervisor of Elections and request of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made of Port St. Lucie, Celene Tinder and her husband, Tim it. This can be done over the phone by any registered at www.adamsfh.com. voter. of Lockport, NY, Desiree Dobbin and her husband, Once you have filled out your mail-in ballot, insert it Jeff, of Ithaca, NY and Hope Rivas and her husband in the return mail envelope and be sure to sign the back of Julio of LaBelle; one brother, Larry Cannon and his Ima Jo Marshall the envelope. Apply appropriate postage. In most coun- wife, Barbara of Memphis, TN; one sister, Sally Carl ties, you can drop off your ballot with elections staff at and her husband, Roger of Endwell, NY, 10 grand- Howard Creek Community–Ima Jo Marshall, 73, of Howard Creek Community in Gulf any early voting location. (NOTE: you cannot drop off children and one great-grandchild and several nieces your ballot at a voting precinct on Election Day). and nephews. County, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 in Panama Graveside services were held Saturday, July 21 at City. She was born July 5, 1939 in Holt and had lived What you need to know: St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Binghampton, NY. in Howard Creek since 1986, coming from Highland Before you vote, be sure you: Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge View. She was a retired secretary with NHC Home • Update your address: Have you moved? Did you of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions Health Care. She was a member of Highland View let your local Supervisor know? You can make your may be made to Calhoun-Liberty Ministry Center, P. Baptist Church in Port Saint Joe. address change over the phone. Contact your Supervi- O. Box 603, Blountstown, FL 32424. Online condo- She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry sor’s office and give them your new residential address. lences may be made at adamsfh.com Ann Butler. Don’t be surprised on Election Day because you forgot Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Roy to update your address. • Update your name: Have you married, divorced or T. Marshall of Howard Creek; two daughters, Terry changed your name since you last registered to vote? Royal and her husband, James of Highland View and One call to your Supervisor is all it takes to update. Charles McClellan Cindy Rich and her husband, Larry of Port Saint Joe; The professional staff who answer the phone will tell two sisters, Margie Henderson of Port Saint Joe and you what to do. Funeral Home Lounell Knight and her husband, Roy of Jacksonville, • Update your signature: Has your signature changed Charles K. McClellan six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. over the years? Make sure your voter status is current Licensed Funeral Director Family will receive friends one hour prior to service and up-to-date. The staff at any Supervisor’s office can 42 years experience time at the church. walk you through the necessary steps to update your Call us — Let us explain how we can Services will be held Wednesday, July 25 at 11 signature. conveniently handle arrangements a.m. at Highland View Baptist Church in Port St. Joe The 2012 General Election Date is November 6, 2012 and the General Election Registration Deadline in Liberty County. with Reverend Josh Fidler officiating. Interment will is October 9. Butler-Morgan/Morgan-McClellan Funeral Home follow in Holly Hill Cemetery. About the League of Women Voters of Florida: Building at 15 S. Jackson St., Quincy, 32351 Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge Phone: (850) 627-7677 or 643-2277 The League is strictly nonpartisan and never endorses of the arrangements. a candidate or a political party. The League has been active in Florida for more than 72 years. More about the League of Women Voters, which welcomes both men Peavy Funeral Home Message of appreciation and women, is available at www.TheFloridaVoter.org I would like to take the opportunity to thank ev- & Crematory eryone for their continued prayers and support during Clary’s recovery. We are blessed to be a part of such Covenant Hospice offers a generous community. Since February of last year Clary has made remarkable progress and remains de- free grief support group termined to work hard towards a full recovery. TALLAHASSEE – Feelings of grief and loss can I would also like to thank Sheriff Conyers. As he be overwhelming. For this reason, Covenant Hospice has for many people during their time of need, Donnie will be offering a six-week grief support group from spearheaded the benefit cookout that provided finan- 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., beginning Tuesday, July 31 at the cial relief. Most importantly Sheriff Conyers has in- Covenant Hospice Office, located on 1545 Raymond sisted that I have had the time that has been required to Diehl Road in Tallahassee. Those who attend will Your hometown funeral home since 1994 take care of Clary and has been the source of my con- have the opportunity to explore their grief in a safe fidence and much encouragement since last February. Funeral Services with Dignity, and caring environment. In addition to being an effective administrator, Sheriff The support group begins will run for six Tuesday Caring and Professionalism. Conyers has demonstrated the balance of compassion afternoons through Sept. 4. The support group is free and leadership required of our community. but registration is required. Light refreshments will Again, we sincerely appreciate everyone’s support Marlon Peavy be served. To register for this support group, or for and prayers. By those prayers we have and continue A Hometown Funeral Director additional information, call Bobbie Massey, LCSW You Can Trust and Depend On! to witness a miracle from God. Sincerely, at 701-0133 or email to bobbie.massey@covenant. Telephone (850) 674-2266 Brian Bateman, Bristol hospice.org. Page 24 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 25, 2012

W. R. Tolar’s 21st Century summer program presents ‘Barnyard Moosical’

The first and second grade students put on a delightful musical play July 17 at the W. R. Vote Tolar multi-purpose room stage. Danny Ray Wise The presentation was was called “Barnyard Moosical”. The students practiced during their for Calhoun County Clerk of Court weekly music class held as a part of the 21st Hello citizens of Calhoun County and fellow Americans. My name Century Summer six-week program. The play is Danny Ray Wise and I have been married to my wife Linda for was attended by family and friends and all the 33 years. I have served in the Calhoun County school system for 11 students, faculty, and staff who took part in the years as a teacher and I have represented the citizens of Calhoun 2012 21st Century Summer Program. County as their county commissioner for the past 8 years. The students wore costumes... some were I believe that people should be treated fairly and that you should pigs, cows, goats and chickens. They recited stand up for what is right even if you stand alone to represent their their spoken parts and sang and danced. A good rights. If you elect me as your next Clerk of Court, I will have only one time was had by all! Some of the students told job; serving the citizens of Calhoun County as Clerk of the Circuit music teacher Gayle Grissett that they wanted Court according to Florida’s Constitution and representing the people to do it again after it was over! as their humble public servant. Thank you, Danny Ray Wise Political advertisement paid for an approved by Danny Ray Wise, D, for Calhoun County Clerk of Court

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ELECT ABOVE: Zeb Suber with his piggy ears Glenn and nose.

RIGHT: The kids performed for family, friends, students, faculty and staff. Kimbrel As Yo u r Ca l h o u n Co u n t y

I am GlennSH Kimbrel andE I am RIFFseeking the office of Sheriff for Cal- houn County. I was born and raised in Calhoun County and attended and graduated from Calhoun County Public Schools. I am married to Cathy Kimbrel and we have two children and four grandchildren, all of whom live in Calhoun County. I care about the future of this county. I began and ended my 35 year career in law enforcement at the Blountstown Police Department. I served from 1975 to 2011 beginning as a patrolman and worked my way up through the ranks and served as Investigator and Major. In 2004, I was promoted to Chief of Police and served in that position for seven years. In my 35 years of law enforcement, I have gained experience in crime solving, preparing and managing budgets, writing grants, scheduling and manag- ing all shifts for dispatchers and patrolmen and the responsibility of the operation of an entire department. This experience, learned from the bottom up, is vital to successfully run a Sheriff’s Office that meets the needs of the people it serves. In addition to my experience, I feel it is important to have a strong, approachable relationship with the citizens I serve. I want to use this guiding principle to build a Sheriff’s Office that servesYOU , the citizens of Calhoun County, with an OPEN DOOR policy. I hope you will consider me for this office and vote for me, Glenn Kimbrel, for your next Sheriff! RIGHT MAN, RIGHT JOB, RIGHT NOW! Paid for and approved by Glenn Kimbrel, D, for Calhoun Co. Sheriff July 25, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 25 Journey Stories

The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown is fea- on Main Street. The exhibit, known as “Journey Stories,” in North Florida that has been selected for the exhibit. All turing a special exhibit in partnership with the Smithso- is on view in the settlement clubhouse and will run from other locations are in South Central and South Florida. The nian Institution and Florida Humanities Council Museum July 14 - August 25, 2012. This is the only facility located story shown here is one of many included in the exhibit.

FROM LEFT: Lessie Clyde Tew Goodman, Mavis Mirene Goodman, James Marion, Jr. and James Marion Goodman stand next to a Model-T several years after they married in June of 1924. The James Marion Goodman family by Douglas Goodman of Blountstown born in 1830 in Decatur, GA. Marion was born in Ocheesee She passed away 9/5/1929. She Sept. 29, 1903 to James Ira Good- married Andrew Hamm Moore man and Sara Elizabeth Moore. January 3, 1856 in Worth County, They were both raised in Georgia GA. He was born in 1835 in In- and married in Oakfield, GA dian Territory and listed as a full in 1898. Their first child, Loa blood. He served from 1861 until was born in the same year. They the end of the Civil War in the moved to Ocheesee where Sara’s 59th Georgia Regiment, known father, Charlie Moore and mother, as Worth Infantry and was part Ella McCorvy Moore had a large of Longstreet’s Corporation of row crop operation, turpentine, Northern Virginia and was with timber and sawmill which Char- Lee’s Army when Lee surren- lie later sold and is now better dered at Appomattox. known as the Wade Leonard To this marriage came Henry Estate. Their second child, Lona in 1860 and Charley in 1862. Alberta, was born here in 1900; After returning from the Civil James Marion in 1903 and they War, they had Green Berry kept having children until 1927, Moore in 1866. Andrew Hamm with a total of 17. James Ira, was Moore passed away in 1867 and born in Oakfield, GA on Aug. 5, was buried in Smoak Bridge 1878, then passed away March Cemetery at Warwich, GA at 4, 1931 at the age of 53 and was age 32. buried in Ocheesee Cemetery. Marion’s great-grandmother’s Sara, also born in Oakfield, GA , Pictured shortly after James Marion passed away in April 1967, Lessie Clyde (center front) -- on his father’s side-- maiden January 1, 1881, passed away in is shown here with the 10 remaining children: Mavis Mirene (stepdaughter), James Marion, name was Jane Taylor. She was Blountstown in Oct. 1946 and was Jr., Chester Nathan, Clifford Dowling, Clyde Lavaughn, Edwin Earl, Marles Hampton, Glad- listed as full blood Creek and had ys Carolyn, Douglas Fern and Durwin Finley. buried in Ocheesee Cemetery. a federal identification number. Marion married Ariann Thom- She married William Goodman as Sept. 25, 1921 and had a daughter, Mavis Mirene Sept. 8, 1922. Shortly after, who was the son of Isaac and Penia Goodman, who came to Wilkerson County, Ariann passed away from complications of childbirth. Marion later married Georgia from North Carolina in the early 1800s. The lineage continued with Lessie Clyde Tew, daughter of Nathan Tew and Vinnie (Bell) Tew. Mother had Isaac and Penia Goodman, William and Jane (Taylor) Goodman, John Hardy and three brothers, Lester, Huey and Grady Tew; two sisters, Clara, who married Sara Ann (Slappy) Goodman, James Ira and Sara Elizabeth (Moore) Goodman Charlie Montford, and Gladys, who married Willard Gregg. The family migrated and my father, James Marion Goodman, Sr. down from Slocomb, AL when Clyde was just a small girl to the Ocheesee I, as the seventh son of Marion and Clyde Goodman, was born in Ocheesee area, where she and Marion later married on June 5, 1924. To this marriage on their 200 acre farm. In 1958 I left Calhoun County, met and married Jeanette came ten children: James Marion, Jr. 4/10/1925; Chester Nathan, 2/25/1927; Register who is from Bartow in Polk County. We lived in Winter Haven and had Clifford Dowling, 3/31/1928; Clyde Lavaughn, 2/22/1930; Phillip Broward, three children, JoAnn Marie, Vivian Faye and Jeanie LeAnn. 3/23/1931 (passed away 6/8/1931); Edwin Earl, 12/25/1933; Marles Hampton, We later divorced and I remarried to my childhood sweetheart, Myra Jean 10/30/1935; Gladys Carolyn, 11/25/1939; Douglas Fern, 4/1/1942 and Durwin Duggar. She is the daughter of Homer H. Duggar and Flossie (Alderman) Dug- Finley, 1/22/1948. Marion passed away 4/4/1967 and Mrs. Clyde passed away gar. Homer was born 12/17/1902 and passed away 10/17/1989. Flossie was 3/28/1994. They are both buried in Ocheesee Cemetery. born 2/26/1908 and passed away 9/24/1997. Myra and I have one son, James There was much Native American blood in Marion Goodman’s family. His Christopher (Chris) Goodman. We have 12 living grandchildren and one deceased mother’s dad, Charlie Moore, was full blood Creek Indian, downline from Millie granddaughter, Martina who passed in 1995. We also have nine great-grandchildren Brown and William Brown, whose son was Absolom Brown. Absolom married at this time. Myra and I returned to this area in November of 1980 and the ma- an Indian girl, Elizabeth Clark, and had a daughter, Sara Elizabeth Brown, jority of our children and grandchildren are here now. Page 26 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 25, 2012

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have a copy of an old elementary HUNTING/FISHING PETS/SUPPLIES school program for Sweethearts. The theme was “He-Man and the Mercury boat motor, 9.5 hp, Chihuahua puppies, two 7 week Masters of the Universe”. I really electric start, long shaft, $500. old males, $50 each. Call 674- would like to get a copy of this. I Call 237-1319. 7-25, 8-1 1012 in Blountstown. 7-25, 8-1 don’t mind paying a fee. The year might have been 1985. Call me at Scandy White boat, 14 ft., 40 Golden retrievers, three regis- 643-9330. 7-18, 7-25 hp Mercury motor, stick steering, tered full blooded puppies, seven camouflaged, new tires, galva- weeks old. One male, two female. nized trailer, $3,500. Call 643- Call Caroline at 674-8076. HOMES & LAND 8607 or 447-0010. 7-25, 8-1 7-25, 8-1 Land for sale: 4 acres in Telogia Barnett Compound bow, 45 lb. Himalayan dog, eight months old, with county water and highway draw, includes case and all acces- purebred, no papers. Moving and frontage. Call 445-5002. sories, $125. Call 643-2226. can’t take with us. Free to a good 6-27 T 7-25 7-25, 8-1 home. Call 643-2556 or (850) 541-6572. 7-18, 7-25 1978 Futura Craft boat, 15 ft., 1994 Mobile home, 16x80, 2 BD, 70 hp Evinrude motor, runs good. Billy goat, 8 weeks old, dewormed, 2 BA, in great condition, handi- Call 379-3268. 7-25, 8-1 had shots and very healthy. Boar/ capped accessible, $14,500. Call 12 gauge ‘Thumbuster’ shotgun, milk goat cross. Will be medium (317) 682-8625 or (601) 926- $175. Call 643-3509. 7-18, 7-25 size when grown, $50. Call 762- 4095. 6-27 T 7-18 3667. 7-18, 7-25 12 ft. fiberglass boat, T-hull with a 50 hp Mercury motor, trolling YARD SALES motor, trailer in good condition, LOST & FOUND $2,000 OBO. Call 643-8263 after Telogia 6 p.m. weekdays. 7-18, 7-25 FOUND: Two male Schnauzer Yard Sale - at Telogia Baptist WSTARSCOPEW type dogs, gray and black, one Church, located at 19800 NE with clipped hair. Found in Liberty SR 65, Saturday, Aug. 4 begin- County in the Aspalaga area. Call ning at 7:30 a.m. We will have Week of July 15 ~ July 21 WATER WELL 643-2799. 7-18, 7-25 clothes, household items, books, ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 SUPPLIES pictures and furniture, and much Branch out and enjoy new You are completely absorbed WANTED more. If it rains we will have ways of thinking, Aries. in your romantic relationship, Do you need parts for ‘That it inside the church fellowship Darn Pump’? We have capaci- Keep the energy and enthusi- Libra. For the time being that’s Boys’ pants, size 6 to 6x. Call hall. Phone 379-8439. 7-25, 8-1 asm about a new project. a very good thing. Spread a tors, relays, control boxes, pres- 674-6940. 7-25, 8-1 Your energy will inspire little of that love around you; sure switches, check valves, foot BLOUNTSTOWN others to get moving, too. it might be contagious. valves, air volume control valves, Refrigerator, reasonably priced. Estate Sale - Saturday, July 28 wire, pumps, tanks and much from 8 a.m. until noon. Located at more. Available 7 days a week Call 674-3264. 7-25, 8-1 TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 the corner of Charlie Johns Street until 9 p.m. Repair questions are You may need to get a little Scorpio, you may not be and Hwy 20. Furniture, dishes, aggressive to get what you able to avoid conflict this welcomed, call us at ‘That Darn School program: I am look- ing for somebody who might still clothes and more. Phone 819-6909. need, Taurus. Don’t worry about week, so you may as well Pump’ 643-4357. BPA/UFN being rude; you just may need just go with the flow. Just try to push yourself into certain not to get into the fray if situations this week. something should escalate. •Total Down Payment GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Gemini, this is a good week for Even if you have no SMALL TOWN TOM telling others about your posi- interest in seemingly trivial tive thoughts and hopes. It’s things like games and puzzles, $1,800 advantageous to have as many Sagittarius, give one a try this ‘04 Dodge people on your side as you can. week. You could find it takes your mind off of other things. Ram CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 4-Door Although you can expect CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 a week full of energy and A friend is not jealous of 0% interest many things to do, you will you, Capricorn; he or she still manage to have fun in the is simply proud of all you Daylight Auto process, Cancer. Things can accomplished. 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It’s Al l Ab o u t Le a d e r s h i p Leading a Sheriff’s Office is a tough job. No “one size fits all” policy works for everything. Consider a couple of examples: 3Several months ago a gang of thieves broke into several homes in Liberty County. My investigators contacted other agencies in the surrounding counties throughout the panhan- dle, and determined similar break-ins were occurring within their areas. Critical information that my investigators gathered led to a multi-jurisdictional task force being established. In short order, the thieves were in custody and are now awaiting justice in several counties.

3Liberty County Sheriff’s Office has the highest crime clearance rate (73.3%) of any Sheriff's office in Florida (state avg. 24.2%). This means that any crime reported in Liberty County is nearly three times more likely to be cleared than the state average.

3This kind of leadership, is why Liberty County was identified by FDLE most recent uniform crime report as the safest county in Florida. The Right Man For A Tough Job! Donnie Conyers For Liberty County Sheriff Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by Donnie Conyers, Democrat for Liberty County Sheriff July 25, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 29 The story of the drunken squirrel at Torreya State Park by Bruce McElmurray hopped up and climbed the nearest tree. I THE HAPPY HOMESTEADER had never observed a squirrel fall out of a www.motherearthnews.com tree before and couldn’t understand why Everyone likes a story so here is one that I hope readers will enjoy and smile at. it had but was glad it was all right. Then I When my wife and I lived in North watched as the squirrel tightrope walked Florida we used to love to go camping across the scuppernong vines to a grape at Torreya State Park in the panhandle, and sat up and started eating the grape. near Bristol, where it was quiet and quite The squirrel had eaten a few grapes and unique. The park is named from the then it just slowly fell off the vine and torreya tree which is a rare species of would hit those soft needles on the ground conifer that grows in the park. The trees with a thump. It would lay there for a few grew high and provided a shaded canopy minutes until it recovered and do the entire over campsites. The torreya tree is a very sequence over again. rare tree that only grows in a few places The grapes had apparently fermented in the world. In the USA it grows in on the vine and the squirrel was getting North Florida within the state park, also seriously drunk. This was repeated all day in California. The Florida Torreya is also and continued to happen throughout the known as gopher wood. Some believe this weekend. I would have thought that the tree is the same gopher wood that Noah needles. heard it we would look around and not see squirrel would have had such a hangover used to build his ark. Also there was a wild grape that anything out of the ordinary. A squirrel on that he would stop after a while but the We enjoyed our camping trips to grew within the park and that was the the ground or birds but what was making squirrel just kept peeling off its perch in the Torreya State Park because of the quiet scuppernong grape known as “the big that thumping noise? tops of those trees all day long and falling and the thick luxurious cushion of pine white grape”. These vines grew up the The thump kept occurring so I finally to the ground. So that is the story of the needles on the ground. The smell from trees and they had managed to grow put my book down and waited for the next those hot needles was intoxicating. It was across the canopy of torreya trees. We thump. It didn’t take long when I heard drunk squirrel and a lesson on the torreya also like walking on a foam mattress which were laying in our hammocks reading and it again and when I looked around to see tree and scuppernong grapes to boot. I’m forms the basis of this story. This didn’t relaxing and happy to be away from the what caused it, all I saw was a squirrel sure there are several morals to this story start out to be a botany lesson but it helps stress of our jobs. As we gently swung in spread eagle on its back laying on the but I don’t think I will go there. to understand if the reader can picture the our hammocks engrossed in our stories cushion of pine needles. I watched it for Still makes me smile today thinking serene setting and the thick carpet of pine we kept hearing this “thump”. When we a short while and pretty soon the squirrel about that drunken squirrel.

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•Total Down Payment $775 ‘01 Chevy Blazer 0% interest Daylight Auto Financing 2816 Hwy 98 West Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 215-1769 Hours 9 a.m.-9 p.m. You are automatically approved if you can make your payments on time Page 30 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL July 25, 2012 public and legal notices IN THE CIRCUIT DEGREES 24 MINUTES 06 Tampa, FL 33623 so, a default may be entered will dispose of the contents COURT OF THE FOUR- SECONDS EAST, A DIS- (813) 221-4743 against you for the relief de- of thirteen (13) storage units All creditors of the decedent TEETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, TANCE OF 816.82 FEET TO MAT - 08-10617 manded in the petition. IN AND FOR CALHOUN THE POINT OF BEGINNING; from Blountstown and two (2) and other persons having storage units from Bristol at claims or demands against COUNTY, FLORIDA THENCE CONTINUE NORTH If you are a person with a dis- The action is asking the court 19300 SR 20W. 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IN AND FOR LIBERTY Future papers in this lawsuit LOWS: THENCE SOUTH Cherlyn Morgan COUNTY, FLORIDA will be mailed to the address Letonya Reed ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 89 DEGREES 25 MINUTES on record at the clerk’s of- Pursuant to a Final Judgment 06 SECONDS EAST, A DIS- Chandra Servant WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS Case No.: 12-14-DR fice. of Foreclosure dated July 10, TANCE OF 68.44 FEET; SET FORTH IN SECTION 2012 and entered in Case No. THENCE SOUTH 88 DE- There will be a disposal of all 733.702 OF The FLORIDA PAUL ANTHONY GREGORY, WARNING: Rule 12.285, 07-2008-CA-000279 of the GREES 37 MINUTES 39 SEC- units not paid in full by this PROBATE CODE WILL BE Petitioner Florida Family Law Rules date. THERE WILL BE NO FOREVER BARRED. Circuit Court of the Fourteenth ONDS EAST, A DISTANCE of Procedure, requires cer- Judicial Circuit in and for Cal- OF 156.83 FEET; THENCE AUCTION! 7-18, 7-25 and tain automatic disclosure of N O T W I T H S T A N D I N G houn County, Florida in which SOUTH 88 DEGREES 31 documents and information. Wachovia Mortgage, FSB, MINUTES 10 SECONDS ______THE TIME PERIODS SET STEPHANIE NICOLE Failure to comply can result formerly known as World Sav- EAST, A DISTANCE OF 88.83 FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM JOHNSON, in sanctions, including dis- ings Bank, FSB, is the Plaintiff FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR Respondent. missal or striking of plead- and Arturo C. Leyva, are de- DEGREES 57 MINUTES 59 IN AND FOR CALHOUN MORE AFTER THE DECE- ______/ ings. fendants, I will sell to the high- SECONDS EAST, A DIS- COUNTY, FLORIDA DENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS est and best bidder for cash in/ TANCE OF 138.68 FEET; PROBATE DIVISION BARRED. NOTICE OF ACTION Dated June 27, 2012 on, Calhoun County, Florida at THENCE SOUTH 87 DE- FOR DISSOLUTION 11:00 a.m. (CST) on the 30th GREES 48 MINUTES 11 SEC- IN RE: ESTATE OF The date of first publication of OF MARRIAGE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT day of August, 2012, the fol- ONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF DOUGLAS K. THOMAS, SR. this notice is 7-25-2012 and [NO CHILD OR COURT, Liberty County Flori- lowing described property as 85.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTH Deceased. the date of the second publica- FINANCIAL SUPPORT] da, Robert Hill set forth in said Final Judg- 88 DEGREES 04 MINUTES tion of this notice is 8-1-2012. ment of Foreclosure: 06 SECONDS EAST, A DIS- NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO: Stephanie Nicole John- by: Vanell Summers COMMENCE AT A CON- TANCE OF 92.13 FEET TO The administration of the es- Attorney for Personal son Liberty County Deputy Clerk CRETE NAIL IN THE PAVE- THE POINT OF BEGINNING. tate of DOUGLAS K. THOM- Representative: The Summit (Housekeeping), MENT OF ASHLEY SHIV- A/K/A 21310 NW PARADISE AS, SR., deceased, whose JONNA BOWMAN 8743 Thomas Dr., Panama Florida Supreme Court Approved ER ROAD MARKING THE LANE, ALTHA, FL 32421 Family Law Form 12.913(a)(2), date of death was March 6, Attorney for Douglas Thomas City Beach, FL 32408 or 1022 SOUTHEAST CORNER OF Notice of Action For Family Cases 2012, is pending in the Circuit Florida Bar Number: 151904 Harvard Avenue, Panama City, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 1 Any person claiming an in- With Minor Child(ren) (01/12). Court for CALHOUN County, 18831 State Road 20 West FL 32405 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, terest in the surplus from the 7-4, 7-11, 7-18, 7-25 Florida, Probate Division, the Blountstown, FL 32424 CALHOUN COUNTY, FLOR- sale, if any, other than the address of which is 20859 Telephone: (850) 237-2020 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an ______IDA; AND RUN THENCE property owner as of the date Central Avenue East, Blount- Fax: (850) 237-2023 action for Dissolution of Mar- NORTH 88 DEGREES 39 of the Lis Pendens must file a stown, FL 32424. The names riage has been filed against R&R Warehouses MINUTES 40 SECONDS claim within 60 days after the and addresses of the personal Personal Representative: you and that you are required Notice of Sale WEST ALONG THE SOUTH- sale. representative and the per- Douglas Thomas, Jr. to serve a copy of your writ- ERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID sonal representative’s attor- 21225 West 197th Street ten defenses, if any, to it on On July 30, 2012 at 10:00 SECTION 4, A DISTANCE Dated in Calhoun County, ney are set forth below. Spring Hill, Kansas 66083 Shalene Grover, Esq., Attor- A.M. CST, R&R Warehouses OF 1,336.55 FEET TO THE Florida this 10th day of July, 7-25, 8-1 ney for Paul Anthony Greg- SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 2012. ory, whose address is 2872 THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER Madison Street, Marianna, FL OF THE SOUTHEAST QUAR- Clerk of the Circuit Court 32448 on or before August 18, TER OF SAID SECTION 4; Calhoun County, Florida 2012, and file the original with THENCE CONTINUE NORTH Ruth W. Attaway the clerk of this Court at 10818 88 DEGREES 39 MINUTES by: Deputy Clerk NW SR 20, P.O. Box 399, Bris- Job Market 40 SECONDS WEST ALONG tol, FL 32321, before service SAID SOUTHERLY BOUND- Albertelli Law on Petitioner or immediately ARY, A DISTANCE OF 294.00 Attorney for Plaintiff thereafter. If you fail to do FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 P. O. Box 23028 Liberty County School Board JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The Liberty County School District currently has the following position Accountability is essential: The open for the 2012-2013 school year. To view and apply for these posi- importance of assessments to tions, go to www.lcsbonline.org. Applications will be received from: July 24, 2012 – August 2, 2012 Florida’s public education system 3 TALLAHAS- M. Calabro, President & Teacher – Allied Health Academy SEE— Florida must CEO of Florida TaxWatch. 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RADIO LOCATOR NOTICE TO RECEIVE RAY HOWELL SEALED BIDS f o r Clerk of Court The City of Bristol will receive sealed bids from any qualified person, company or corpo- Dear Voters: records, deed books, official ration interested in providing pipeline locating I, Ray Howell, am seeking records books, chancery or- equipment. your vote and support for Clerk ders, plats, etc. Every single of Court of Calhoun County. public document that exists in A copy of the bid form can be obtained from This election could be one of the Calhoun County Clerk of the Bristol City Hall at 12444 NW Virginia G. the most important elections in Courts office has been micro- Weaver Street, Bristol, FL 32321 or an elec- the history of Calhoun Coun- filmed and is maintained by me tronic copy can be requested by phone at ty. A strong, knowledgeable at my office. (850) 643-2261. leader in the Clerk’s office will Leadership—The office of Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m. East- be very instrumental in secur- Clerk of Court needs a strong ern Standard Time, on August 6, 2012 at Bris- ing the best possible future for financial leader and steward of tol City Hall, 12444 NW Virginia G. Weaver this county. Our county needs the county’s funds. It needs Street, Bristol, Florida 32321 or via US Mail someone with the experience, someone who brings not only at PO Box 207 Bristol, FL 32321, and will be knowledge and strong proven a vast background in finance, opened and read aloud on August 6, 2012, at leadership qualities to lead us but someone who can com- into the future. Calhoun Coun- municate with the citizens and 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The City re- ty needs and deserves someone who has the work with them. I have been a small business serves the right to reject any and all bids. All best interests of the county and its citizens at owner in Calhoun County for the past 21 years Bids shall be submitted in an envelope clearly heart. I am that candidate. in real estate and finance. As I stated before, marked “Sealed Bid –Radio Locator”. Experience—I have worked in and out of the our county needs someone who has the best Please indicate on the envelope your com- Clerk’s office, the property appraiser’s, tax col- interests of the citizens of Calhoun County at pany name and that this is a sealed bid. Two lector’s and judicial system offices for the past heart. It needs someone who will work dili- (2) original copies should be included. 25 years. I was taught the workings from before gently to complete the demands of this office. The City of Bristol reserves the right to the computer age and have actually assisted I, Ray Howell, am that someone. waive informalities in any bid, to accept and/ the Clerk’s office with the transformation over THE OFFICE OF CLERK OF COURT or reject any or all bids, and to accept the bid to the current technology. Having a knowledge BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE OF that in their judgment will be in the best inter- of both systems gives me greater insight into how the office works or should work. CALHOUN COUNTY. IF YOU AGREE est of the City. Knowledge—Through my association with AND ARE CONCERNED FOR THE If you have any questions, please call Rocky Calhoun Liberty Abstract Company and our FUTURE OF CALHOUN COUNTY, Peddie at (850) 643-8408. working relationship with the Clerk’s office, I PLEASE VOTE FOR RAY HOWELL FOR have microfilmed all public records and docu- CLERK OF COURT, A VOTE FOR THE ments from as far back as the county has re- FUTURE OF CALHOUN COUNTY. cords until 1999, at which time the current Stump CLJ documents went online. This includes all index Thank You for your support! News.COM Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by Ray Howell for Calhoun County Clerk of Court, Democrat grinding Reasonable Rates & Free Estimates! Call Chris Nissley at 674-8081 or 643-8561 (Cell) Service Directory

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