School Bus Forced Off Road, No Injuries Reported

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By Joyce Marie Taylor [email protected]

The Hamilton County Sher- iff's Office is seeking a man who fled into the woods armed with a loaded rifle following a domestic disturbance late Wednes- day night, Jan. 15, near US 41 in White Springs. According to Hamilton Coun- ty Sheriff Harrell Reid, a man who lives near the Genoa area on US 41 had been heavily drinking and roughed up his girlfriend and her friend before taking off from the residence with a rifle in hand. No injuries were reported after this school bus was forced off the road Tuesday morning. - Photo: Joyce Marie Taylor Police were called to the disturbance at 11:24 p.m. Jan. 15. By Joyce Marie Taylor County as it was transporting four nee County schools. No injuries were Numerous units who respond- [email protected] special needs kids to Greenwood reported and a back up bus was sent ed to the scene were still track- School in Jasper, Tuesday morning. to pick up the kids. ing the suspect as morning A Suwannee County School bus The bus driver took evasive action to Lovelace said the bus driver did a broke Thursday, Jan. 16, accord- narrowly missed being hit by a truck avoid a collision and went into the great job keeping the bus from ing to eyewitnesses. that was coming out of the Love's ditch, according to Jesse Lovelace, di- rolling over and keeping the kids An HCSO incident report Truck Plaza at I-75 in Hamilton rector of transportation for Suwan- calm. states that HCSO was dis-

SEE ARMED, PAGE 2A School district Stamp price not happy with to increase By Bryant Thigpen DJJ negotiations [email protected] By Joyce Marie Taylor [email protected] The United States Postal Ser- vice has announced the rate for At the Jan. 13 meeting of the Hamil- stamps will increase to 49 cents ton County School Board, the matter effective Jan. 26. The new rate of the contract between the school approved late December has district and the Department of Juve- been said by US Postal officials nile Justice (DJJ) to provide a 40-bed to be a measure taken to recover moderate risk resi- from the economical downturn Youth dential facility and that began in 2008. program was met According to a USPS report, treatment with much discus- the new price increase is expect- Shirley Heath receives recognition from her fellow city clerks. -Photo: Joyce Marie Taylor center on sion and no resolu- ed to generate $2 billion in new hold for tion. revenue to improve the financial now “As you are status of the service. Retiring town clerk gets huge aware, the DJJ Letters (one ounce) will in- would like to open crease from 46 to 49 cents; letters send-off in White Springs a facility here in Hamilton County,” (additional ounces) will increase By Joyce Marie Taylor ty inside town council chambers. Moffses told the members of the just one cent to 21 cents; letters [email protected] More than 50 friends, neighbors, school board and the audience. “As to all international destinations town officials and other guests were such, there is an agreement that (one ounce) will be $1.15; and On Tuesday, Jan. 14, White Springs on hand to salute Heath’s 18 years of should be in place between the school postcards will increase by one Town Clerk Shirley Heath was treat- cent to 34 cents. ed to a huge retirement send-off par- SEE RETIRING, PAGE 5A SEE SCHOOL DISTRIC, PAGE 7A The new postal rates will take effect Sunday, Jan. 26. Sen. Montford and School board rejects phase 3 of redistricting plan Rep. Porter in By Joyce Marie Taylor Hamilton Jan. 28 [email protected] Senator Bill Montford, along Phase 3 of the county’s proposed with Representative Elizabeth redistricting plan was discussed Porter will be holding a Hamil- again at the Jan. 13 meeting of the ton County Delegation Meeting Hamilton County School Board, and on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 5:30 p.m. against Superintendent Thomas at the county commission cham- Moffses’s recommendation to pro- bers in the Hamilton County ceed with phase 3, the board made Courthouse, 207 NE 1 St., Attorney Cliff Adams spoke to the school board members and county commissioners about Jasper. redistricting at the second joint meeting in November, 2013. -Photo: Joyce Marie Taylor SEE SCHOOLS, PAGE 3A MLK event packs White Springs community center By Joyce Marie body here and I think Taylor More than 100 peo- every year this event joycemarie.taylor@ ple turned out for the grows larger and larg- gaflnews.com 3rd Annual Dr. Martin er, as we come together Luther King Jr. celebra- to celebrate something tion and event in White truly wonderful for our Springs on Monday, nation and our com- Jan. 20. munity. Dr. King will In Mayor Helen always be a role model Miller’s opening re- for all of us. His F o r K i d s 12 & Under marks, she said, “We’re These beautiful centerpieces were made by Rhonda John- No Purchase Necessary Must Present Coupon son. See more photos, Page 2A. -Photo: Joyce Marie Taylor Limit 1 Per Person thrilled to have every- SEE MLK, PAGE 3A 846471 PAGE 2A THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 Scenes from MLK Jr. Day celebration in White Springs

LThe Sunrise Communi- ty Choir sang some uplifting songs for the crowd.

L Sista Hattie Mae Jankins (Letitia Bristol) entertained the crowd. -Photos: Joyce Marie Taylor L Rev. Fred Scippio from Sweet Home Baptist Church gives the invocation.

L Winner of the essay contest, Azaria Thompkins with Mayor Miller.

Beautiful Dreamer Awards (L-R) Dorothy L. Bryant, Mayor Helen Miller and Eleanor Bradley. Armed suspect sought in domestic dispute Continued From Page 1A rounds. The victims said CCSO SWAT to the resi- Williams told them he dence and deployed an patched to a single fami- would shoot it out with armored vehicle to se- ly residence off SE 87 police, reports state. cure the residence and Terrace in White Springs Back-up units and a property. Once the scene in reference to a domes- Department of Correc- was secured, the K9 tic violence battery. tions K9 unit were dis- team was notified to While enroute to the patched to the scene due come in and the hunt be- scene, dispatch advised to the subject fleeing gan for the suspect, who responding HCSO into the woods. For offi- was tracked for several deputies that the victims cer safety, EMS was also miles through swamps, had fled the residence dispatched to the scene, flatwoods and open and the suspect was due to the severity of the fields. The end track was armed with a .243 cal- situation. at a location where it ap- iber rifle with scope. For officer safety, a he- peared the suspect was Upon arriving at the licopter was requested picked up by a vehicle scene, deputies learned to respond, but none waiting for him, reports from the victims that the were available, so Co- state. suspect was Chain Lee lumbia County Sheriff's The investigation is Williams, who had fled Office SWAT Team re- ongoing and an arrest into the woods with a sponded to assist. HCSO warrant has been re- 849979 loaded rifle and extra deputies accompanied quested for Williams. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL PAGE 3A MLK event packs White Springs community center Continued From Page 1A the National Anthem by King and the older stu- monetary gift cards. nine grandchildren and mor. Ever the comedic Johnny Bullard. dents submitting written “For the writing con- two great-grandchil- storyteller, Jankins had courage, his persever- The Sunrise Commu- essays. The essay assign- test, the first place win- dren. the entire audience in ance and his commit- nity Choir, accompanied ment was for the stu- ner wrote a very moving The second Beautiful stitches. ment to doing the right on piano by Ms. Earnes- dents to write about tribute,” said Miller. Dreamer award was giv- Sabrina Marshall has thing no matter the ob- tine, sang “We Shall someone they know “She wrote about her en to Dorothy L. Bryant, been married to her hus- stacles.” Overcome” who reflects the best friend who passed away an educator and com- band Richard for 24 Rev. Fred Scippio As in past years, the characteristics of Dr. last year from a gunshot munity leader, as well as years and she had the from Sweet Home Bap- students at South Hamil- King. accident. The writer a loving wife and moth- honor of introducing tist Church provided the ton Elementary were There were blue rib- talked about how good er. him as the guest speaker. invocation, which was asked to participate in a bons for all the winners her friend was, how he Bryant also attended The Marshall’s, who followed by the Pledge contest with the younger and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd looked after others, FAMU and received a have four children, have of Allegiance and a students submitting col- place winners of the es- stood up for what was Bachelor of Science de- been operating an assist- beautiful rendition of ored drawings of Dr. say contest received right, and that he had a gree in home economics ed living facility in Jen- profound impact on her education, a certification nings for the last 10 and other kids. The in English and a master’s years. Richard Marshall writer is Azaria Thomp- degree in guidance. She is also on the White School board rejects phase 3 kins.” served on the Suwannee Springs Town Council The Sunrise Choir sang Valley 4 C’s board of di- and is the pastor of Cor- of redistricting plan another selection, rectors and also as chair nerstone Apostolic Out- “Down by the River- of the South Hamilton reach Ministry in Lake Continued From Page 1A choose to proceed, I ing to have to be there. If side”, which lifted every- Elementary School Ad- City. would need an approval they don’t, they’re not one’s spirits with a lot of visory Council, as well “He is such a wonder- no motion to move for- from the board for pay- going to just be in viola- “Amens” all around. as devoted 49 years to ful man of God,” his ward. ment of phase 3.” tion of a state law, but a This year two Beauti- the Hamilton County wife said. “I love him so “We had worked with Attorney Jay Willing- federal law.” ful Dreamer awards School District in a vari- much.” the county commission ham explained that “That’s the concern,” were given out to local ety of positions. Bryant When Richard Mar- on their plan for review phase 3 of the redistrict- said Willingham. citizens, one of them was selected as teacher shall got up to speak, he of the county population ing project will consist Bullard replied, “It posthumously to Jake of the year in 1995 and said he would ask that and possible re-draw of of narrowing the new should be more than a Coleman Bradley. His 2000. all his relatives stand up, county lines,” Moffses district maps down to concern.” award was accepted by She is married to Sam- “but the whole room reminded the board three to five different al- A majority-minority his wife Eleanor (Lump- my G. Bryant and has could move.” He went members. “Again, this ternatives and giving a district is one in which kin) Bradley. two sons. on to give a moving was a county project that presentation to the racial or ethnic minori- Bradley, who was born After Bryant accepted speech in recognition of was initiated. As a board. ties comprise a majority in Lake City, moved to her award, she asked all the day. board, you agreed to “I personally think it’s (50 percent, plus 1 or White Springs in 1976. in the audience who A large group of kids phase 2 of that project a waste of money my- more) of the population. He attended Florida came under her instruc- from New Jerusalem and I believe the cost of self,” said board mem- Bullard said he re- A&M University and tion to please stand up. Baptist Church per- that was $4,000. We ber Gary Godwin. spects the commission, played on the “Blood, More than half the peo- formed a praise dance to agreed that the county Board member Johnny but the school board Sweat and Tears” foot- ple in the room rose to close out the ceremony would pay half and the Bullard reminded didn’t become aware of ball team. He and the their feet. called “Break Every school board would pay everyone of the 1985 the redistricting negoti- team won two national Johnny Bullard then Chain”, which was well half.” federal court order, ations until far too late championships. While at sang “Beautiful Dream- received by the audience. Phase 3, Moffses said, which arose out of a in the process. Since the FAMU he was selected er” a cappella and re- Many thanks to Linda is another $2,000 - again NAACP lawsuit to cre- deadline has already as All American football ceived a generous ova- and Charles White for split two ways between ate a single minority dis- passed, which ended in player and then he was tion. the meal preparation, the county and school trict. Dec. 2013, the redistrict- drafted into the NFL and One of the highlights Mrs. Richard Tennis for district - however, it was “They can’t go against ing maps can’t be played for the Chicago of the day was when the dessert cake, Rhonda noted there was never that,” said Bullard. changed until 2015, the Cardinals. He went on to Sista Hattie Mae Jankins Johnson for the elegant any discussion by the “That was a federal next odd-numbered have a successful 34 year (Letitia Bristol) arrived centerpiece decorations, school board to partici- court order that has nev- year. coaching career in Brad- to engage the audience and Anita Rivers for co- pate in the third phase. er been rescinded and Moffses then made a ford and Columbia coun- in some irreverent hu- ordinating the event. “At this point I would it’s going to stay in place recommendation that ties. He was also the first need some direction and one way or another, so the board approve the director for the summer discussion from the procedure, as far as this payment for phase 3 of program at the Old board,” Moffses said. “It is concerned, is kind of a the project and the con- Carver School in White was my understanding, moot point. You’re go- tinuation of the Hamil- Springs. after phase 2, that you ing to have to have a ton County re-district- He was a pillar of the would discuss and make majority-minority dis- ing process. There was White Springs communi- a determination if you trict in this county, re- no motion made by any ty and at one time served Life in White Springs will were going to proceed gardless. They can draw of the board members, on the town council. He return in two weeks. with any of the addi- it any way they want to, so the recommendation devoted his life to his tional phases. If you so but the percentage is go- failed. wife, his five children,

8 PAGE 4A THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 OPINION OK to feel sorry At one time in our nation's history, blacks feeling money to know what the admiral and his white sorry for whites was verboten. That was portrayed A staff said about Johnson after they left the hearing in Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "To room. Kill a Mockingbird." This is a novel published in MINORITY Then there's Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, 1960 -- and later made into a movie -- about Depres- who asked NASA scientists whether they could sion-era racial relations in the Deep South. The nov- VIEW drive the Mars rover to where Neil Armstrong el's character Tom Robinson, a black man, portrayed placed the American flag. Actually, Armstrong in the movie by Brock Peters, is on trial, falsely ac- planted the flag on the moon in 1969. In 2010, Jack- cused of raping a white woman. The prosecuting at- son Lee pointed out: "Today we have two Viet- torney, while grilling Robinson, asks him why he ~ nams, side by side, North and South, exchanging spent so much time doing chores for the alleged © 2014 ~Creators Syndicate and working. We may not agree with all that North rape victim when he had so much of his own work BY WALTER WILLIAMS Vietnam is doing, but they are living in peace." The to do. After persistent prosecutorial haranguing, fact of business is that as a result of North Viet- Robinson timidly admits that he felt sorry for her. nam's conquest, today it's only one nation, Viet- That response elicits shock and dismay from the of a need because of white people's response to for- nam. Another Jackson Lee geographical observa- prosecutor and the courtroom: How dare a black mer NBA player Dennis Rodman's bizarre inter- tion was her reference to "countries like Europe." man feel sorry for a white woman?! view from North Korea in which he claimed that But we shouldn't be that critical of her, because As a result of the achievements of the civil rights North Korea's evil tyrant, Kim Jong Un, is his best President Obama also has referred to people from movement, which gave black Americans full con- friend. Rodman has since apologized for some of "countries like Europe." Referring to "countries like stitutional guarantees, I am free to feel sorry for his remarks. But he's been a bit of catharsis. White Europe" is just as ill-informed as saying countries guilty or timid white people. But there may be less liberals, both in and out of the media, made criti- like Africa or countries like South America. Of cizing him nearly a national pastime. Even Sen. course, they are continents. John McCain, who couldn't summon up the Some might recall the field day the media and so- courage -- nor would he allow his presidential cial commentators had with Vice President Dan campaign staff -- to speak ill of Barack Obama's Quayle and his misspelling of potato, some of The Jasper News minister, Jeremiah Wright, told CNN's Piers Mor- which was quite ruthless. Esquire named Quayle Published weekly every Thursday. USPS #755-980 gan in reference to Rodman: "I think he's an idiot. I among "The Dumbest Vice Presidential Picks of All Office located at 211 Howard St. E., think he's a person of not great intellect who does- Time." That kind of field day wasn't seen in main- Live Oak, FL 32060 n't understand that he really does provide propa- stream media in the cases of Johnson, Jackson Lee Phone (386) 362-1734 FAX (386) 364-5578 ganda for this very brutal, ruthless young man." and Obama. To have done so might have been E-mail address: [email protected] The widespread and open criticism of Rodman deemed racist. shows that there's been considerable progress and The bottom line is I'm glad the day has come Myra Regan ...... Publisher that I don't have to feel as sorry for white people. when I can freely feel sorry for whites, who have to Monja Slater ...... Advertising Manager But what about the weak media response to Rep. bite their tongue when it comes to criticism of Jeff Waters ...... Editor Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., who, during a 2010 blacks. Joyce Marie Taylor ...... Reporter House Armed Services Committee hearing con- Brenda Demarais ...... Sales Representative cerning U.S. military buildup on Guam, told Adm. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at Robert F. Willard, the then commander of U.S. Pa- George Mason University. To find out more about Periodicals postage paid at Jasper, FL. cific Command, "My fear is that the whole island Walter E. Williams and read features by other Cre- Annual subscription rate is $18 in county, $26 out of county and out of state. will become so overly populated that it will tip ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: over and capsize"? Adm. Willard replied, with all Creators Syndicate Web page at The Jasper News, P.O. Box 370, Live Oak, FL 32064 sincerity, "We don't anticipate that." I'd pay serious www.creators.com.

Letter to the editor and Article Policy Letters to the editor and article submissions can be Chili cook-off set for Feb. 1 mailed or dropped off at the news office at 211 Howard By Joyce Marie Taylor will receive a $10 discount on St. E, Live Oak, FL 32064, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. [email protected] their business entry fee. Awards until 5 p.m. will be given to the winners in Letters to the editor should be typed, brief and to the The Hamilton County Cham- both categories. point, approximately 150 to 200 words or less. Not all ber of Commerce would like to Admission for spectators is $5 letters are published. To be considered for publication, at the door and will allow you letters to the editor must be signed, include the writer’s invite everyone to come out for address and phone number, and in the news office by their annual Chili Cook-off on to taste test as many of the chili noon on Friday. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Jasper entries as your heart desires. Submissions, 400 or less words, should be typed, brief Women’s Club beginning at 11 The annual chili cook-off is a and to the point. Not all submissions are published. a.m. wonderful opportunity for Letters and submissions may be edited to fit available The deadline to enter is everyone to mingle with space. Well written letters/submissions require less Thursday, Jan 30. friends, neighbors and others in editing. Entrance fee for contestants is the community. For more infor- You may fax letters/submissions to 386-364-5578. $10 per individual and $30 per mation, please call 386-792- business. Chamber members 1300. Jasper Chili Cook-off is Feb. 1. THE TOWN OF JENNINGS FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Town of Jennings is considering submitting an application for funding of up to $600,000 through the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) under the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for FFY 2013. These funds must be used for one of the following purposes:

I. To benefit low and moderate income persons or

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TRIVIA CHAMP WINS…A Super Football The categories of activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas Party Platter from Subway on Feb. 2, 2014 of housing, neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization , o r e c o n o m i c $50 Value Must be original newsprint. Drawing will be held Jan. 31, 12 Noon development and include such improvement activities as acquisition of real p r o p e r t y , loans to private-for-profit business, purchase of machinery and 1. What team won the first Super Bowl? ______e q u i p m e n t , construction of infrastructure, rehabilitation of houses and 2. What is one of the four current NFL teams that have never commercial buildings , and energy conservation. Additional information played in the Super Bowl? ______regarding the range of activities that may be undertaken will be provided at the 3. If the Super Bowl is the 2nd most watched sporting event, what p u b l i c h e a r i n g . is the most watched sporting event every year? ______For each activity th a t is proposed, at least 51 % of th e funds must benefit low 4. Why is the Super Bowl measured in Roman numerals? and moderate income persons. ______In developing an application for submission to DEO , the Town of Jennings 5. Who is the only player to earn the Super Bowl MVP honor from must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of planned CDBG the losing team? ______activities. In addition, the Town of Jennings has developed a plan to assist 6. Who holds the Super Bowl record for the most rushing yards d i s p l a c e d p e r s o n s . in a game? ______The public hearing to receive citizen views concerning the community’s 7. 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Are you a subscriber _____ Yes _____No 849509 849080 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL PAGE 5A Retiring town clerk gets huge send-off in White Springs Continued From Page 1A for all her hard work to added. worked with Heath for- gave Heath an honorary typed my last minutes, make White Springs a “You have really con- ever. resolution plaque that held my last election, service to the town of better place to live. ducted yourself very “You’ve done a lot to detailed her career. and hopefully handled White Springs. “The thing that I thank professionally through a help bring the town and “We are a network of my last 119 request for When Mayor Helen you the most for is your wide range of many, the park together,” said people and we help peo- public record,” she Miller asked Heath if integrity,” Ogburn said many, circumstances, McGrath. “Like I said ple,” said Johns. “Not added, as everyone she thought her retire- to Heath, “That speaks some of which would be before, we have lots of only in our community, laughed along with her. ment day would ever louder than anything.” so frustrating that it volunteer jobs here at but Shirley has helped “I can’t tell you how come, Heath responded, Former White Springs would be difficult for a the park.” with every community many thousands I’ve “No, when I turned in Mayor Joseph McKire person to keep their Three of Heath’s Flori- that we’ve been a part handled,” she added. my letter in August, I said, “I do want to thank cool,” said Vice Mayor da Association of City of.” All in attendance en- thought January was you for your service to Walter McKenzie. “You Clerk cohorts presented Heath thanked every- joyed a delicious buffet years away, but it went the town of White have well represented a moving, and at times one for coming out to of food, including like that,” she added, Springs, particularly the town of White tearful, presentation help her celebrate her re- Heath’s retirement cake snapping her fingers. during the time I was in Springs because in many about their times spent tirement and offered a that was beautifully Guests were invited to office. You and I came instances you were the with Heath at different few humorous anec- decorated as a beach come up and say a few through some times face for the town of functions. Jasper City dotes about her associ- with palm trees and words and first up was where we had to have White Springs.” Clerk Jennifer Hightow- ates at town hall. surf boards. It seemed District 4 Hamilton the right person for the Elaine McGrath from er, along with Audrey When all was said and quite apropos as Heath County Commissioner right job at the right Stephen Foster Folk Cul- Sikes and Linda Johns, done, Heath proclaimed, is leaving soon on a Randy Ogburn, who time, because we were ture Center State Park on behalf of all the mem- “Well, I’ve attended my Caribbean cruise with said Heath has been a under some mandates said it seems as if she has bers of the association, last council meeting, her husband. great friend and neigh- that we had to fulfill, bor to he and his wife and not just anybody Martha. He thanked for could do that,” he Obituaries Jasper; two sons, David Hogan and his wife Rose Marie of Jasper and Jef- frey Hogan and his wife Christie of Lake City, Fla.; one brother, Billy Hurst, Live Oak, Fla.; one sister, Dorothy Vanosdol, Dowling A very appropriate retirement cake was enjoyed by all. Park, Fla.; one grandson, Jordan “Sugarbear” A delightful assortment of refreshments were offered to all Hogan; numerous nieces the guests. and nephews also sur- Joseph T. Cooks vive. Harry T. Reid Funeral Joseph T. Cooks Home, Jasper, Fla.. was Jan. 18, 2014 in charge of arrangements. oseph T. Cooks resident of Jasper, Lois Jean Smith JFla. passed away Oct. 14, 1924 - Jan. 17, Jan. 18, 2014 at his home 2014 in Jasper, Fla. Mr. Joseph T. Cooks is ois Jean Smith, survived by his father: age 89, of White Mr. Mark Cooks; moth- Springs, Fla. Vice Mayor Walter McKenzie and Mayor Helen Miller recall L Heath’s years with the town. Heath had fun opening all her gifts. -Photos: Joyce Marie Taylor er: Mrs. Marjorie Cooks, passed away Friday, Jan. siblings, grandparents, 17, 2014 at Haven Hos- uncles, aunts, and many pice in Lake City, Fla. other relatives and Lois was born in Adri- A special wish for a special trip friends. an, Michigan on Oct. 14, Funeral services for 1924 to the late Burt Eu- Haven Hospice employee and family traveled to Cuba Mr. Joseph T. Cooks will gene Wheeler and his Haven Hospice assisted Haven Poole.” a wonderful and refreshing expe- be Saturday, Jan. 25, wife Mildred Morgan RN Liaison Jacqueline Thompson “We knew how important this rience.” 2014 at 12 p.m. at the for- Wheeler. in getting a travel visa so that she trip was for Jacqueline and with mer Hamilton High Ms. Smith was raised could accompany her stepfather my experience in governmental About Haven Hospice School Auditorium in during hard times and to his hometown in Cuba. This relations, I was familiar with the Haven Hospice is your not-for- which is now the Court learned to work hard for was the first trip for Jacqueline to process, so I contacted Senator profit community hospice organi- House Annex. Viewing what she needed and meet her relatives there and possi- Marco Rubio’s office and assisted zation providing services since and visitation for the wanted. Education be- bly the last trip for her father. Jacqueline in getting the paper- 1979 and licensed in Florida since family will be on Friday, came a primary goal late “I especially wanted to go to work started,” said Poole. “At 1980. Haven is North Florida's ex- Jan. 24, 2014 at the for- in her life. She worked as Cuba before my dad declines and Haven, we not only want to help pert in end-of-life and palliative mer Hamilton High a beautician, school bus may not be able to handle travel- our patients and families at that care, receiving national recogni- School Auditorium in driver and in the school ing,” said Thompson. Roberto, crucial time but also our employ- tion as a Circle of Life Award Re- which is now the Court cafeteria to complete her aged 88, emigrated from Holguin, ees and their families as well.” cipient from the American Hospi- House Annex from 5 high school education Cuba to the United States in the Jacqueline, Roberto, her son tal Association for its excellence p.m. until 7 p.m. Burial and college degree. 1960s. “He has been going back Ross and niece Tyasia spent their and innovation. Haven has also will be in the Swift Creek Thinking she could do ever since they opened up travel, time traveling to the homes of been recognized as a Florida Pace- Cemetery in White more to make a differ- but I wanted to go and finally friends and relatives in Holguin setter for its leadership in promot- Springs, Fla. ence in some child’s life, meet my step sisters and brothers unannounced because there was ing advance directives. For more D.M. Udell and Sons she went on to earn her and all of their children,” said no phone service, but they were than 30 years Haven has had the of D.M. Udell Funeral degree in special educa- Jacqueline “I heard I could go always welcome. “I was a little honor and privilege to serve more are in charge of all tion and retired after back as a family member so that is fearful of going because I don’t than 60,000 patients and families arrangements. many years of teaching why I contacted Haven Vice Pres- speak Spanish but my Dad does,” in North Florida. For more infor- Call D.M. Udell and from Greenwood School. ident of Governmental Affairs said Jacqueline. “The people there mation, visit www.havenhos- Sons at 386-362-4189 or Ms. Smith was prede- and Community Relations Jim were so loving and open, so it was pice.org or call 800-727-1889. cell 386-209-0223 Dou- ceased by her parents, glas M. Udell L.F.D. and her husband’s Leonard Douglas M. Udell II L.F. McKey Platt and Frank D. L. Smith, a son, Phillip E. Platt and a grandson, Pauline Hurst Hogan Matthew L. Platt. Oct. 22, 1943 - Jan. 14, Survivors include two 2014 sons, Joseph Platt and his wife Pamela of Jack- auline Hurst sonville, Fla. and Frank Hogan, age 70, “Butch” Smith of White ADVENT CHRISTIAN BAPTIST (Southern) METHODIST PRESBYTERIAN of Jasper, Fla. Springs, Fla.; one daugh- FIRST ADVENT CHRISTIAN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST UNITED METHODIST FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH P “Where Friends become Family” passed away Tuesday, ter, Mildred R. Pound N.W. 15th Avenue Jasper 204 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Jasper 792-2258 Rev. Wayne Sullivan 207 N.E. 2nd Street, Jasper 792-2658 CHURCH Pastor: Roger Hutto 405 Central Ave., Jasper, FL Pastor: Shelton Steen Jan. 14, 2014 at Haven and her husband Frank Sunday SUNDAY Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Pastor - Dale Ames Hospice in Lake City, of White Springs, Fla.; a Sunday Phone - 386-792-1122 Sunday School………………10:00 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Worship Service……………11:00 a.m. Wednesday Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Fla. following an extend- daughter-in-law, Janiece Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. Choir Practice…………………7:00 p.m. 784022 Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. ed illness. Platt of Athens, GA.; one Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. 834981 Funeral services were sister, Doris McCumber, Wednesday Wednesday CATHOLIC CHURCH Supper...... 6:00 p.m. held Thursday, Jan. 16, Gainesville, GA.; eight Children, Youth & Adult Program s6 :30 p.m. Family Night Dinner 3rd Wednesday 2014 in the chapel of grandchildren, numer- ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH 784012 Clothes Closet 4th Saturday 1-5pm Three miles north of Jasper U.S. 41 783995 Harry T. Reid Funeral ous great grandchildren P.O. Box 890, Jasper, FL 32052 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Home in Jasper, Fla. In- and one great, great BAPTIST Rectory U.S. 90 E., Live Oak, FL BURNHAM CHRISTIAN CHURCH terment followed at grandchild on the way. (386) 364-1108 4520 NW CR 146, Jennings, FL 32053 Evergreen Cemetery in Graveside services Saturday MASS 4:00 p.m. 938-1265 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 784014 Pastor: Johnny Brown 11320 C.R. 6 East Jasper FL 32052 Jasper. were held Sunday, Jan. Sunday Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Ronald Prueter Pauline was born in 19, 2014 at Evergreen Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Home: 386-938-5912 Jasper, Fla. on Oct. 22, Cemetery in Jasper, Fla. BAPTIST (Southern) Evening Service...... 6:00 p.m. Church: 386-792-3267 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday 1943 to the late Wiley Her nephew Mr. Mc- SR 6 West, 6592 NW 48th St., Youth Program...... 5:30 p.m. 784013 Morning Service: Jennings, FL 32053 784003 and Geneva Allen Hurst. Cumber gave the eulogy 938-5611 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Cordero She taught elementary and following the ser- Worship...... 11:00 a.m. school in Hamilton vice friends and family Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. To list your church on Children’s Church...... 11:00 a.m. County for 28 years and enjoyed a treat of soda Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. our church directory, Evening Training Union...... 6:00 p.m. was a member of Bright and chocolates at her re- Youth Happening, Mission Friends, Worship...... 7:00 p.m. R&A & GA ...... 6:00 p.m. Pond Baptist Church. quest. please call Nancy at Wednesday 835174 Survivors include her Harry T. Reid Funeral Prayer Meeting, Teen Kids, Youth...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday husband of 52 years, Home was in charge of 3 8 6 - 3 6 2 - 1 7 3 4 Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Van pick-up upon request George “G.B.” Hogan, arrangements. 835547 PAGE 6A THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 IN GOD WE OUGHT TO TRUST HEART God's new years desire for us things on impulse; and we certain- teristic word of Christianity. Love MATTERS ly have a love for new things, espe- can only be known by its action. 1 cially in the electronic line. It seems Cor. 13:8 says “Love never fails.” many in the world we are never satisfied. Joy – “to abound more exceeding- won’t have enough to Paul tells us in the next verse (17) ly.” John 15: 11b Jesus said “I am eat today. We stay “For the flesh lust against the Spir- come that your joy may be full”. busy running our er- it, and the Spirit against the flesh; Peace - “a harmonious relationship rands and keeping the and these are contrary to one an- between men.” Patience or long- By Angie Land laundry done and ig- other, so that you do not do the suffering “to bear with”; (thank Doesn’t take much nore the struggles that things you wish.” In other words God for His patience and long-suf- for us to have a bad day our teenagers are fac- we are in a spiritual war everyday. fering toward us). Kindness, faith- does it? Flat tire? Slow ing daily. Irritated by How do we as Christians win fulness, gentleness and self-control. waitress? Get cut off in the mistake of another this war? It's simple. The side that All these characteristics are notice- traffic? Any one of driver, we assume that wins is the side that we feed the able in a Spirit-filled Christian. these can make for a we are the only one on By Hugh G. Sherrill most. Its sad today that many How do we feed the Spirit? Bible bad day, but combine the road with an im- Christians feed the carnal or fleshly study, much prayer, going to a several and look out! portant place to be. As we approach the New Year side more than the spiritual side. good Bible believing, preaching The fact is, at times dai- Are we really living many are thinking of the things Paul says in verses 19-21 that the church, fellow-shipping with other ly life can be pretty our lives so detached they want to do different next year. work of the flesh are evident. That Spirit filled Christians. One cannot frustrating and down- and self-absorbed? New Years resolutions will be the means they are clear for all to see. alienate themselves from God's right inconvenient! The trials that devel- topic of many conversations. Most They are: adultery, fornication, un- Word, prayers to God, and God's However, the way we op strength are ones of them will be about weight loss, cleanliness, lewdness, idolatry, sor- people and live the Spirit filled life. choose to handle these that test your faith. living healthier, finances, etc, etc. cery (the abuse of prescribed med- Baptism is the symbol of putting to situations may tell us Troubles that can only The most important resolution ication), hatred, contentions, jeal- death the old man and being raised more about our own be overcome or even we can make is to serve God better ousies, outburst of wrath, selfish a new man to walk in the Spirit. character than we want accepted by the under- in the coming year. My prayer is ambitions, dissensions, heresies, Verse 25 says “If we live in the Spir- to know! In the book of standing that we are that we all strive to do what His envy, murderers, drunkeness, rev- it, let us also walk in the Spirit.” Proverbs 24:10, the not in control, nor does Word says we ought to do. Paul, elries. Some think that their lives as We wish all of you the very best Bible suggests that: this world revolve writing to the Galatians said, “I say a Christian are not seen by anyone; God has to offer in the New Year. around us. According then: walk in the Spirit and you but I assure you they are. They are We also from the bottom of our “If you falter in times to James 1:2-3, trials de- shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” visible for all to see. hearts thank all those who make it of trouble, how small is velop perseverance, (Galatians 5:16 NKJ). The Gala- We must feed the Spirit in us to possible for us to have this weekly your strength!” which produces matu- tians were noted for their impetu- win the war. Verse 22-23 speak of Bible study article. Our prayer is rity. Webster’s defines osity, fickleness and love for new the fruit of the Spirit. Notice that that you abound in the wonderful Times of trouble can maturity as being fully and curious things. Does this not fruit is not pleural. One can't just grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus be useful to show us developed. In context, sound like the people of America pick and choose which he want to Christ. what kind of moral we are mature not be- today? We are a nation of people have. We must have them all. Hugh G. Sherrill fiber we are made of, cause of our physical who act without thinking; doing They are love. Love is the charac- [email protected] and if we are willing, size or the number of they can strengthen our years, but by how those fibers consider- clearly we can differen- ably. Often we fail to tiate between an incon- Two great judgments to come take advantage of this venience and an au- By Hugh G. Sherrill done, whether good or ing grace of our Lord Je- and Hades were cast into benefit because we mis- thentic trial. We are bad.” This judgment is sus Christ on Calvary. It the lake of fire. This is the understand what a trial wise to learn to tell the Hebrews 9:27: “And it for the saved only. Many is the last event on God's second death.” 15And really is. Trouble actu- difference, because our is appointed for men to today that profess to be calendar before eternity anyone not found writ- ally means adversity or hearts matter! die once, but after this Christian do not take this begins. This will be the ten in the Book of Life affliction; real trouble, the judgment,” Lately judgment seriously. It's most horrible event ever was cast into the lake of not simply a minor in- Blessings, Angie several people have not preached or taught to take place. All those fire.” convenience or a nui- asked questions about enough in many of our who stand before this The Judgment Seat of sance. It seems that we the coming judgments. I churches today. 1st judgment will be lost for- Christ will be a blessed make it our goal to Heart Matters is a realize today that there Corinthians chapter 3 ever in a hell that was time for all those who avoid any kind of real weekly column written are many differences of verses 11-15 says: 11 “For prepared for the Devil serve God and use their trouble and seek to de- by Angie Land, Direc- opinion on the subject, no other foundation can and his angels. Revela- talents to His glory. On tach from anything that tor of the Family Life but the Bible is clear on anyone lay than that tion 20:11-15 records this the other hand, it will be might cause us discom- Ministries of the it's teachings. which is laid, which is Je- as follows: 11 “Then I a sad time for those who fort. We grow comfort- Lafayette Baptist Asso- Some believe that at sus Christ. 12Now if any- saw a great white throne do not. But even they will able in our luxury ciation, where she some point in time all one builds on this foun- and Him who sat on it, saved from a Devil's (compared to the rest of teaches Bible studies, will be resurrected and dation with gold, silver, from whose face the Hell. I pray that none the world), and become leads marriage and the lost, called “goats,” precious stones, wood, earth and the heaven fled who read this will reject more and more self-ab- family conferences and will be sent to hell; and hay, straw, 13each one's away. And there was God's simple plan of sal- sorbed. Our problem offers Biblical counsel- the saved, called work will become clear; found no place for them. vation. If you do, Hell then becomes mistak- ing to individuals, cou- “sheep,” will go to heav- for the Day will declare 12 And I saw the dead, awaits you. Trust Him ing simple annoyances ples and en. This is confused with it, because it will be re- small and great, standing today! for real suffering. families. Contact Ang- the judgment of the na- vealed by fire; and the before God, and books For example, we ie with questions or tions that will take place fire will test each one's were opened. And an- Hugh G. Sherrill grumble about stand- comments at at the Second Coming of work, of what sort it is. other book was opened, ems-hugh43@coming in line too long at angieland3@ Jesus. The two great 14If anyone's work which is the Book of Life. cast.net the grocery store, when windstream.net judgments that are still which he has built on it And the dead were in the future are The endures, he will receive a judged according to their Judgment Seat of Christ reward. 15If anyone's works, by the things A RESOLUTION FOR SAFETY: and The Great White work is burned, he will which were written in Throne Judgment. suffer loss; but he him- the books. 13 The sea White Springs firefighters recommend 2Nd Corinthians 5:10 self will be saved, yet so gave up the dead who states: “For we must all as through fire.” were in it, and Death and creating an emergency plan appear before the judg- The last judgment is Hades delivered up the Disasters can take disasters (tornado, hurri- • Stock emergency ment seat of Christ, that known as The Great dead who were in them. many forms – home cane, flood, and wildfire) supplies, such as food, each one may receive the White Throne Judgment. And they were judged, fires, hurricanes, floods that are most likely to oc- water and medications things done in the body, This judgment is for only each one according to his or tornados – and they cur and the best ways to and assemble a disaster according to what he has those who reject the sav- works. 14 Then Death can strike anywhere, at respond. supply kit with sufficient any time. • Establish meeting quantities to last for at “Before a disaster places inside and outside least 72 hours. Store your strikes, it’s important for your home, as well as supplies in a dry, cool Morgan Family families to have a plan. If outside the neighbor- place and be sure to in- you don’t already have hood. clude flashlights, batter- one, make it your New • Make sure everyone ies and a radio. Year’s resolution. In- knows when and how to Dentistry clude how to get to a safe contact each other if sep- place, how to contact arated. Ark Family Family DentistryDentistry –– EndodonticsEndodontics –– ImplantsImplants each other, how you will • Decide on the best get back together and escape routes from your Skinners CosmeticCosmetic DentistryDentistry –– OralOral SedationSedation –– OrthodonticsOrthodontics what you will do in dif- home and identify two ferent situations,” said ways out of each room. White Springs Fire Ad- • Establish an out-of- in concert A. A. LamarLamar Morgan,Morgan, D.M.DD.M.D ministrator Chris town family contact to Greene. call after the disaster to The Federal Emer- let them know where Feb. 7 Daniel Daniel L.L. Morgan,Morgan, D.M.DD.M.D gency Management you are and if you are The Ark Sinners, of Benjamin L. Morgan, D.M.D Agency (FEMA) has a okay. Make sure every- Ukraine, will be in con- Benjamin L. Morgan, D.M.D plan template available one knows the contact’s cert at Bible Baptist on their website. phone number. Church in Jasper on Fri- White Springs volun- • Save emergency day, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. The Most Most InsurancesInsurances AcceptedAccepted -- FinancingFinancing AvailableAvailable teer firefighters suggest telephone numbers in church is located at 4786 using the following and near phones. US Hwy 41 S. Jasper FL guidelines to create a • Install smoke and 32052. For more informa- personalized home carbon monoxide detec- tion, call 386-792-0720. Accepting Accepting NewNew PPatientsatients emergency plan for you tors (on each level of and your family: your home, especially • Discuss the types of near bedrooms). College T Twowo ConvenientConvenient LocationsLocations toto ServeServe YouYou Placement Red Seed Potatoes & Garden Seeds available now. 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847781 hours before test. For infor- www.morgandentalgroup.com 16660 Spring St. • White Springs, FL (Hwy 41) www.morgandentalgroup.com mation please call 850- SHINERS, CRICKETS, MINNOWS & WORMS… WE CARRY FISHING & HUNTING SUPPLIES! 973-9451. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL PAGE 7A School district not happy with DJJ negotiations Continued From Page 1A services for students who In order for the school DJJ to the local school population. work within the count are placed in a DJJ pro- district to man the facility, board of the siting of new The reason for extend- structure. Moffses said district and the DJJ.” gram. Moffses said it would facilities and the award- ing the FTE count, Moffs- the ongoing discussions Moffses explained that “These things should take five individuals at an ing of a contract for the es said, is to ensure a with the DJJ have been on June 19, 2013, the DJJ have been done long be- approximate cost of construction or operation maximum amount of stu- lengthy, but for the most solicited an Invitation to fore an announcement $220,000 that the district of such a facility shall be dents in house during the part, very cordial. Negotiate (ITN #10001) took place that we were might not get reimbursed included in the agree- count. “At the same time, this stating that the DJJ was going to receive a facili- for until a year later. ment.” Moffses said the school is one agency of the state seeking a 40-bed residen- ty,” said Moffses. Moffses reiterated there “So, again, we have no district is not trying to putting another entity in tial program for low to There are some options, is no agreement in place agreement,” said Moffses. make money. They just a financial situation,” said moderate risk boys ages Moffses said. The school between the school dis- “None of this information don’t want to lose money. Moffses. “They are taking 14-18, with innovations in district can provide their trict and the DJJ and that was placed in the agree- As such, they have added the position that they will delinquency program- own staff for the facility the previous agreement ment. That’s the position an addendum to the pro- not address any of the ming. The basic care and or they can contract with expired in October, 2013, that we’ve taken all along, posed agreement that funding and that it is our custody would be provid- a vendor to provide the which was for a specific that we are in a financial would protect the school concern, so if there was a ed in accordance with services. facility called Panther. hardship situation as it district, whereby the DJJ loss of funding, that is on Florida statutes, adminis- “We are looking at That agreement, he said, is.” would be responsible for the district.” trative rules and depart- that,” he said. “Under- is not even applicable to Moffses added that the any dollar difference in HCSD, Moffses said, ment policy to meet mini- stand that if we do con- the agreement now being DJJ did not provide the excess of FTE dollars ac- stands by ready, willing mum requirements. The tract with a vendor, we discussed. information in advance to tually received. and able to assist DJJ to solicitation specified that are required by these Moffses said, after con- the school district to help Moffses went on to say have a productive and the facility would be lo- laws to provide at least 90 sulting with legal counsel, offset the costs. that the board was aware successful program, how- cated at 11180 NE 38 St. in percent of Florida Educa- it was determined that A meeting was held on that in the past, students ever, current funds need Jasper, which is where the tion Finance Program “without a cooperative Dec. 19, between the had been transferred out to be directed to the dis- former Panther facility (FEFP) funding that we agreement, the facility, in school district, the DJJ, of the district during trict’s students. was located. get to the vendor.” our mind, cannot even representatives from the funding count weeks, Moffses then left it up As required to do, the Questions began aris- open.” DOE, as well as FADSS which caused the district to the school board to school district responded ing, Moffses said, when “At this time, we’re (Florida Association of to lose FTE dollars. Then, decide how they want to the solicitation on July they reviewed the docu- close on an agreement, District School Superin- after the count, the stu- him to proceed. He said 18, 2013, letting the DJJ ments and saw that if but we do not have an tendents), which was rep- dents would reappear, he he would have a hard know they were aware of they were going to use an agreement,” he said. resented by Senator Bill added, which is why the time recommending the the proposal and that the outside private vendor, Moffses said that al- Montford and staff attor- district asked the DJJ to district accept the agree- facility could be opening they were required to though the school dis- ney Joy Frank. sign off on the addendum ment, knowing there in the district if awarded. submit a completed con- trict’s finances are better “It was a good discus- to the agreement. was a potential to lose On Nov. 21, 2013, after tract to the Department of than they have been in a sion, no resolution,” “They will not agree to money. a request for information Education (DOE) for re- long time, they are still a Moffses said. “We pro- that,” Moffses said. After more lengthy dis- by the school district on view prior to the October financially constrained vided them with all the fi- The DJJ’s response was cussion, the board agreed Nov. 20, 2013, the DJJ re- FTE (full-time equivalent district. nancial data that they that they agreed to use not to sign off on the sponded with a letter that student count) reporting “There are needs of our needed and showed them best efforts to try and agreement as is. stated the Jasper Youth survey. own students that we where the possible short- Treatment Center at the Moffses said, “We need to address,” he said. falls could be.” above mentioned address weren’t even notified of “As we calculated all the The school district’s po- would be opening to re- the facility until Novem- dollars that could possi- sition, as of this meeting, ceive students committed ber, so we had no contract bly be put toward a DJJ Moffses explained, is (1) to the DJJ on Jan. 13, 2014. in place to submit to DOE facility, we were very Backed by statutes and Moffses said vendors during the October time- clear to them that we did- states a cooperative were showing up at the frame to even make the n’t feel that it was appro- agreement must be in district office stating they FTE projection count.” priate that we are redi- place before DJJ can open were going to be in FTE dollars are the recting funds and losing a facility and seat stu- charge of a facility. funds the school district money on a process with dents; (2) A cooperative “We had no idea what uses to operate, Moffses the DJJ when our stu- agreement has not been was taking place,” said explained. At this point, dents are in need.” finalized; (3) HCSD in- Moffses. he said, the school district Moffses said the DJJ tends to contract with The opening date, reached out to the finan- wants the school district vendor G4S to provide all Moffses said, was since cial team at the DOE to let to fund students who educational services; (4) changed to Wednesday, them know what was tak- aren’t even from their dis- A contract with G4S is Jan. 15. He also went ing place. trict. pending a cooperative through all the specifics “We verified every op- One item in the docu- agreement with DJJ; (5) of Florida Administrative tion that was available to ments Moffses pointed And an alternative FTE Code that defines the re- us, and how to try and out, states, “The timelines count has been requested sponsibilities of school overcome some of the and responsibilities, as re- from FLDOE for the week districts to provide in- funding possibilities,” quired by Section 1013.53 ending March 14, 2014, to struction and educational said Moffses. F.S., for the notification by address DJJ’s student

849903 PAGE 8A THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 Have you made a New Year resolution for weight loss? By Heather M. Futch, ple to follow. It is recommended help in decreasing how Washing dishes, tak- speak. Overall, in physi- UF/ IFAS Extension The first element is, that you write down the much you eat. I recom- ing a shower, and fold- cal activity, the goal is to Hamilton County “Moderation and Track- number of calories you mend having a glass of ing clothes are all in- pick something you en- 4-H Youth Develop- ing Calories”: This take in each day. If you cold water first thing in stances when you could joy, something you will ment/ Family and Con- sounds like one of those do this, you are more the morning to wake up very well be walking in stick to, and something sumer Sciences Agent II “diets” where you keep likely to stick to your your system and get it place and adding more that is easy for you. Reference: Dietary track of the number of goal of weight loss, as ready to go for the day. steps to your day. Addi- These three elements Guidelines for Ameri- “points” each food is well as getting healthy. Cold water can aid in tionally, there are tons of will work together in cans 2010 worth but it is actually There are many apps or keeping your metabo- physical activity moni- successfully helping you much easier than that. websites that can aid in lism going, as well, by tors or simple pedome- achieve your goal(s). Re- One of the most com- Remember this basic this, as well. making your body heat ters that can help you member how long it has mon New Year’s resolu- rule: to lose one pound, You can simply scan the water to process it. keep track of these taken for you to put on tions seems to be weight you must have a total barcodes or you can Get yourself a nice water things and some (back the weight you presently loss and the most com- 3,500 calorie deficit in choose to do it the old bottle to carry around high tech again) will have? One year, 10 mon way to handle that your diet. fashioned way and pull and start drinking up. even sync with apps. years, your entire life? is going on a diet. Going Okay, so getting into out your handy dandy The third and final ele- An individual can Well, the weight you on a “diet” is far less numbers may get con- pen and paper. Serving ment is, “Physical Activ- even earn free things want to lose won’t fall likely to stick than mak- fusing but it’s simple; size is another thing to ity”. It’s difficult to find AND syncing can show off by tomorrow or next ing a lifestyle change. By talk with your doctor or pay attention to. I rec- a gym here in Hamilton you how many MORE month. It took a while to “changing your use an app such as “my- ommend placing a digi- County and many think calories you get to eat put on, so it will take a lifestyle”, it is meant that fitnesspal” or find a tal scale in your kitchen that makes it easy to that day. Increasing the little while to work off. you can still eat all of the website that can recom- (if you want to get high sneak out of having to number of calories you Don’t get discouraged. foods you enjoy (in mod- mend the amount of tech) or for those that “workout.” Well, the can eat, can you imagine Just stay patient and find eration), start drinking calories you should try prefer the simple way, word “workout” is that? Having a calorie the things that work best the daily recommended to reach daily. From this, use measuring cups and something I’ve struggled goal of 1,200 and that infor you to get healthy. water, keeping track of you can estimate that a spoons. Trust me; you with because I don’t feel creasing to 1,600 for the Let’s avoid the diseases the things you are taking daily deficit of 250 calo- will realize that a lot of like I need to go and lift day just because you and health problems that in, and increasing your ries equals a half pound times that the serving weights and/or run on a went out and did some are a strong possibility physical activity. It’s that loss per week, 500 calo- sizes called for on the treadmill to be physical- physical activity? Does- when being overweight simple! rie daily deficit equals nutrition label are not ly active. If you choose n’t sound right does it? and/or obese. Yes, I did just say to one pound loss per exactly the to do those things, that is Well, it is correct. Burn- Think about this: Are not stop eating what you week, and a 1,000 calorie amounts/sizes you wonderful. ing additional calories those around you impor- enjoy; however, there daily deficit equals a two thought they were. Strength training is by being physically ac- tant to you? Do you sup- are choices one must pound loss per week. The second element is, very helpful to your aim tive actually requires port or help those make to become healthy. Unless doctor recom- “Daily Water Quota”. of becoming healthy and more calories for your around you? What In fact, getting healthy mended, no more than Drinking water and fit. However, have you body over-all. would happen if you should be the goal in los- two pounds is the rec- plenty of it cannot be ever thought of simply Your body has what’s weren’t around to be ing weight, not just look- ommended loss per stressed enough. It is walking in place while called Basal Metabolic able to do those things ing good or fitting in old week you should strive recommended that your watching TV or parking Rate (BMR) which is that you are able to do clothes. for. You should strive to daily water equals to 64 further away from the how many calories your for them now? Your It is highly recom- reach 1,200 calories dai- ounces or eight 8 ounce grocery store or mall so body would burn daily family and/or friends mended that individuals ly, at least. Be aware that glasses. It is important to that you have a little bit just by lying in bed and and you, yourself, need making the decision for if you are NOT eating realize that dehydrating of a trek to go shopping? breathing and having to get healthy, so you weight loss see their doc- the number of calories your body will do nearly Small activities like your bodily functions can stick around. tor first to get a check up your body needs, it will the same as will starving these can add up continue on. The BMR For more information, before beginning your begin shutting down ac- your body; it will shut throughout the day and explains why when you please contact UF/IFAS weight loss program. tivities, activities like down some of your help you to meet your weigh more, you have a Extension Hamilton Your doctor will let you metabolism. processes. daily goal of 10,000 higher calorie recom- County at 386-792-1276 know if the Metabolism is the You should strive for steps. When I say 10,000 mendation than some- or [email protected]. The program/diet you have mechanism that is so your urine to be a very steps, that amazes many one that weighs less – it University of Florida is chosen is the best choice successful in burning all pale yellow (not bright individuals, and when I takes more power to run an equal opportunity infor your body. Your doc- of the calories you take or orange); this indicates tell them 10,000 steps is a larger machine, so to stitution. tor can also tell you the in. Without it function- you are well hydrated. equal to approximately 5 nutrients you should be ing properly, your body Also, did you know that miles it nearly blows looking for and even the begins storing calories many times when you their mind. However, “GONE COASTAL” food ingredients to for a time it feels is com- think you are hungry, 10,000 steps can be avoid in your diet. The ing when it will not be you are actually only counted from the time Helping your fish following three elements fed. So, you see, food is thirsty? your feet hit the floor of moderation, calories, important, just how Try this. Drink one full upon waking until they water, and physical ac- much of it you eat is im- glass of water before hop back in the bed for survive helps you tivity are relatively sim- portant, too. each meal. It might just sleep again. By Guest Columnist Amanda Nalley Imagine for a minute you are out to sea, line wet, with about 150 feet of water separating boat from the bottom. You feel a tug. Instinct kicks in and you want to yank up to set the hook, but you remember that doesn’t work with circle hooks, a required gear when fishing for reef fish like snapper and grouper in all Gulf waters and in federal waters of the Atlantic south of 28 degrees north latitude. So you gently start reeling it in, hoping nothing eats your catch before you can get it to the boat. Alas, the fish surfaces, but it is too small to keep and it seems to be experiencing barotrauma, a condition that occurs when the gases in the swim bladder expand after being brought to the surface from depth. STOP! The choices you make from here on can greatly impact whether or not that fish you are about to release survives to be caught another day. Do you know what to do? Post-release fish survival should be important to all anglers. The more fish that survive being caught and subsequently released, the more fish there will be in general. This can eventually mean extension of open seasons, increases in bag limits and more successful fishing trips. While every situation is different, there are plenty of things you can do to help maximize the survival of fish you plan on releasing, from using wet hands when touching a fish to holding your catch horizon- tally. Matching your gear to the size fish you are tar- geting can help shorten the time it takes to get the fish to the boat, which can help a fish survive if released because it will be less exhausted. If your fish is experiencing barotrauma, time is of the essence. Barotrauma can potentially cause injury to the internal organs as they are pushed out of the body (signs of this include stomach protruding from mouth, intestines protruding from the anus, eyes bulging out and bloated belly). There are two main types of tools currently used to help relieve the effects of barotrauma. Venting tools are hollow, sharpened devices (think a syringe without the plunger) that can be used to release the ex- panded gases. Descending devices, which are used to send the fish back down to depth, also have promise. Until recently, it has been required to have and use venting tools when fishing for reef fish in the Gulf, but this requirement was removed in federal waters last year and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- tion Commission (FWC) voted to remove the requirement in state waters last November. The rule change should go in effect around the end of the month. The removal of this rule will give anglers the abili- ty to choose the best method to maximize survival of released fish. For example, on a hot summer day, using a descending device might be a better option because you are quickly returning the fish to the cooler water at the bottom. And while venting, when done correctly can help,

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Ichetucknee Springs Ichetucknee Springshed Water Quality Improvement project reaches a milestone Submitted The DEP is providing Basin,” said Tom Frick, The Suwannee River $3.9 million toward the Director of DEP’s Divi- Water Management Dis- $4.6 million project. The sion of Environmental trict (District) is partner- District has committed Assessment and ing with the City of Lake $400,000 toward the pro- Restoration. "This pro- City and Columbia ject. The City of Lake ject will be another sig- County to improve wa- City is providing nificant step to achiev- ter quality by reducing $200,000 toward the pro- ing required nutrient Lake City’s wastewater ject, the land needed to reductions set for this nutrient loadings to the build the project, and spring system by the Ichetucknee River by an operation and mainte- Department in 2012 as estimated 85 percent. nance. Columbia County part of the restoration Referred to as the is providing $100,000 to- plan for the Santa Fe Ichetucknee Springshed ward the project. River and its associated Water Quality Improve- “The District and our springs." ment project, the project local partners are fo- The District’s Govern- involves converting cused on completing this ing Board on Jan. 14 en- Lake City’s wastewater project to benefit the tered into an interlocal effluent disposal spray- health of the river and agreement with Lake fields into constructed springs,” said District City and Columbia treatment wetlands to Executive Director Ann County to implement reduce nitrogen loading. Shortelle. “This project is the project. The Govern- The project will also pro- only possible because of ing Board also autho- vide beneficial recharge landmark springs fund- rized the District to enter to the Upper Floridan ing provided by the into a contract with the aquifer. Governor and Legisla- project contractor to be- The project will assist ture to DEP and the Dis- gin execution of the pro- with implementation of trict for protecting and ject. The contractor will the Florida Department restoring springs in initiate the data collec- of Environmental Pro- Florida.” tion phase of the project, tection (DEP) Basin “Both reductions in followed by design of Management Action nutrient loading and the project. Construction Plan to reduce nutrients restoration of flows are on the project is sched- in the Santa Fe River necessary to achieve the uled to begin early next Basin. health of the Santa Fe year.

Month of December - S.V.N.C. December was filled adopted two special resi- special talent of chalk with lots of Christmas dents and provided them painting, and painted events. First Baptist, with gifts. Bruce Glueck beautiful Christmas art White Springs held a bought a gift for every on Dec. 18. Annie Millers Christmas party on Dec. resident and on the 21st, Circle out of Live 7. Divonia Church came he came out and hand Oak provided a gift for out the evening of Dec. delivered each gift. each resident. 10, singing Christmas Lisa Barber, a Mary A special thank you to songs. Kay representative, pro- all who came out and The Annual vided every resident made Christmas a little Family/Residents with a gift. Our Decem- brighter with singing, Christmas Party was ber birthday party was gifts, visiting and held on 14th. Residents hosted by the ladies of caring. opened gifts and enjoyed the Assembly of God, Championship Bingo entertainment by Ted Jasper. Homemade winner is Ruby Morgan. McMullen “Elvis” and pound cake was served Staff of the month were then refreshments were and enjoyed by all. Hazel Warner, Dietary served afterwards. Linda Waldron enter- and Jackie Hawkins, New Hope Church tained residents with her CNA. Congratulations.

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4th Annual Trail of Hearts - 2014 Benefit Ride Feb. 22, 2014 (L to R] Wendy C. Bash, First Federal Bank of Florida VP Financial Center manager; Suwannee Valley Humane Society board members and volunteers. at McCulley Farms, Florida (North Central Florida) First Federal Bank contributes to the We are actively looking for sponsors for this event, if you would like to be a part of this event as Suwannee Valley Humane Society a sponsor please email at [email protected] First Federal Bank of Florida “I am grateful to the loyalty of quality of life for all. Since its in- All Proceeds support The Arc North Florida, Inc. - proudly announces a $500 contri- our customers who share in our ception in 2010, First Federal has A 501(c)(3) not for profit organization that provides bution to the Suwannee Valley mission to provide support to our given over $108,379 to local agen- services for adults with intellectual and develop- Humane Society. The organiza- communities,” said Keith cies through the Community Re- mental disabilities. tion will use the donation to fund Leibfried, President and CEO of wards Program. This is in addi- Proceeds will go to support services such as our ongoing programs centered First Federal. “It is through their tion to the thousands of dollars Therapeutic Riding Program that is 3 years strong around caring for homeless ani- commitment to First Federal that and volunteer hours that First and completely volunteer run! mals. we are able to donate to these or- Federal and its employees give The Community Rewards Pro- ganizations that provide valued each year. If you would like to participate as a rider: gram is a way for First Federal services to our communities. We If you are interested in helping REGISTER ONLINE and the community to partner to- are hopeful that our contributions support your community through http://www.arcnfl.com/ride gether to support local organiza- will inspire other businesses and the Community Rewards Pro- * early entry get entered into a Walmart gift card tions. Every time a First Federal individuals to also contribute to gram, stop by your local First Fed- drawing! customer, who is enrolled in the these important worthwhile pro- eral branch or our call customer * you can fill out the registration form online program, uses their debit card to jects.” care center at (386) 362-3433 to en- * you can pay via PayPal by credit card, echeck or make a signature-based transac- At First Federal we believe that roll your debit card. If you are an paypal tion, First Federal donates money banking with us is an investment organization that is interested in * you can fill out the form, print it and send it in to a participating organization. in you. For over 50 years First participating in the Community with a check or money order First Federal customers just have Federal has been committed to Rewards Program, please visit to swipe, sign and support! All building vibrant communities our website www.ffsb.com and For more information, please contact: Janet Samp- money raised comes from First through the support of education, click on the Contribution Re- son at 386-362-7143 #5, or email at Federal. sports, the arts and improving the quests learn more picture. [email protected].

Stay healthy when the sick season of sneezes and sniffles arrives The cold weather brings with it a season of smiles, the first snowfalls and, * Avoid sick unfortunately, cold and flu outbreaks. While everyone else is suffering, there are people. ways you can make it through the season unscathed. KidsHealth.org states that flu It is estimated that a billion people across North America will succumb to the cold viruses and virus this year, says Medline. Considering there is no cure for cold and flu viruses, colds can travel prevention remains a person’s best option at fending off cold and flu. There are up to 12 feet different precautions to take that can help protect you against getting sick or at (from a sneeze least reduce the frequency and severity with which cold and flu strikes. or cough). Steer clear of anyone Although there is no magic pill to take that will prevent you from catching a cold or exhibiting the flu, there are ways to improve your odds. symptoms, especially * Wash your hands the right way. Washing your hands frequently remains the someone who single-best way to keep viruses and bacteria that can make you sick from is frequently infiltrating the body. Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds can effectively sneezing or The elderly are more at risk for serious side effects form the cold and flu remove any dirt, grime and invisible invaders. coughing. Parents should keep children home from school if they are sick. Do so until * Skip antibacterial products. Because colds and the flu are the result of viruses, symptoms subside so as not to infect others. which are different in behavior and structure from bacteria, they will not be killed off with the use of antibacterial products. What you may succeed in doing is killing off * Use a sanitizer product. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise any beneficial bacteria on your hands as well as creating resistant bacteria that that when hand-washing is not readily available, a good way to kill germs is to use form with over-use of antibiotics and antibacterial products. an alcohol-based sanitizer lotion. While not as effective as washing hands in warm, soapy water, sanitizing products can be used in a pinch while you’re on the go. * Get the flu shot. There is no vaccination to prevent the common cold, but there are immunizations that can help reduce your risk of getting the flu or help minimize * Cough into your sleeve. Rather than coughing or sneezing into your hands, do so its severity. Doctors’ offices, clinics and even pharmacies all offer annual flu shots. into the crook of your elbow since this area rarely touches anything else.

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Lacey Bailey, Physical Therapist Assistant 783926˙ (386) 294-3777 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL PAGE 11A Wanee Music Festival with The Allman Brothers Band to celebrate 10th anniversary at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park This event is April 10 - 12 with artists tival/calendar.aspx. such as Trey Anastasio, Lynyrd TICKETS Skynyrd, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Three day general admission tickets Mule, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, are $195 plus fees until Feb. 16 at 10 Bobby Lee Rogers, Jasssz Band, p.m. EST when prices increase. Tickets Umphrey’s McGee, Ziggy Marley, include three nights primitive camping Blues Traveler and many more. (Thurs. -Sat.). Music begins at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10. The Allman Brothers Band will cele- VIP TICKETS -$475 plus Fees in- brate the 10th anniversary of Wanee cludes one VIP three-day festival pass Music Festival April 10 - 12 at The Spir- to the festival beginning Thursday it of the Suwannee Music Park with special concert viewing area at (SOSMP) in Live Oak, with two perfor- Peach and Mushroom stages, catered mances from its band and a huge line- lunch/dinner Fri. - Sat., complimenta- up of other artists. Those artists include ry snacks and soft drinks, discounted Trey Anastasio, Lynyrd Skynyrd, beer and access to the Wanee VIP only Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, pre-party, commemorative Wanee Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Umphrey’s 2014 laminate, three nights primitive McGee, Ziggy Marley, Blues Traveler, camping Thurs. - Sat., air conditioned The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Hot restrooms, commemorative Wanee Tuna Electric, Moe., Rusted Root, Ivan 2014 poster and Wanee 2014 VIP T- Neville’s Dumpstaphunk (music of Shirt. Led Zeppelin), Soulive, Royal Southern If you would like to make reserva- Brotherhood, Walter Trout, Rob Garza tions for RV parking, cabins, primitive (of Thievery Corporation), Blind Boys camping or camper parking for the of Alabama, Bobby Lee Rodgers, weekend at the SOSMP for this and Melvin Seals & JGB, Futurebirds, Matt other great events happing at the Schofield, Break Science, Sean Cham- SOSMP, call 386-364-1683, email spir- bers and The Yeti Trio. [email protected] or go to General admission and VIP tickets are www.musicliveshere.com. You may on sale at the SOSMP at www.musi- also go to www.waneefestival.com for cliveshere.com, by calling 386-364-1683 more about Wanee. or emailing [email protected]. The Spirit of the Suwannee Music You may also go to www.waneefesti- Park is located at 3076 95th Drive, Live val.tickets.musictoday.com/WaneeFes- Oak.

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guess "Muv", as they called her, a combination of "Mother and Love", "Muv", struck her blow for the cause and buried her evidence behind the house never to be discussed again. Maybe they enjoyed their last supper. I hope they did. This was a story that was told before me as I sat in a rock- ing chair in front of the fireplace at my Grandma Bullard's home, and there were many others. The richness of the South as a region has always been mainly derived from our storytelling tradition. I hope that all the cellphones, iPhones, and texting won't severely “water down" the wonder and the richness of storytelling in our region. It is a character- istic that makes our region unique and special. I also heard stories about White Springs in its "hey day” when it was a major resort. I heard stories from inter time in north house was closed off and was "too" ing and directing a number of one my Daddy about the early days of Florida. Damp, cold. Those big old houses with 14 to room and two room school houses naval stores and the beginning of cold, rainy, then a 16 feet ceilings were built, primarily, across the county. He was also a folks planting flue cured tobacco in couple of days of for hot weather and not for cold farmer, and he owned a sizable farm, our region as a cash crop. I heard intermittent sun- weather. Since it is hot more months about a section and a half of land. A stories that could make me laugh, shineW and then back to cold, rainy, than it is cold in north Florida, that big farm in our part of the world. make me picture the scenes and the and damp, but thank God it doesn't worked out well. When the War Between the States people, and, sometimes stories that last for too many weeks. When I think I can also remember stories told in came, he fought for the Confederacy could just about make you cry; some of the winters of my childhood grow- front of those fireplaces. The South as and was elected captain of his troop. could. ing up "Around the Banks of the a region and particularly the White Your great-great grandmother, Eve- I hope during these winter months Suwannee", I remember frosty morn- Springs of my childhood was a rich, line Temprance Yarbrough Joyner you will spend time with those you ings, the school building in White fertile ground for storytellers. My pa- was left at home with her children love and, if you have the chance, Springs having steam heat. I remem- ternal grandmother, the late Mary and relatives. Late, during the war, share a recollection, tell a story. It ber the steam heaters in the class- Joyner Bullard, was a great story- towards the end of 1864, some Feder- means far more than you will ever rooms and the halls. No thermostat, if teller. Her sisters, and she had seven, al, northern, Yankee troops, about know. You are passing on a piece of you got too hot, you raised the win- the beloved Joyner "great aunts" were eight of them came riding up to the personal history told in your own dow, big windows until you kind of master storytellers, and my Daddy, Joyner farm. They killed most of the special, unique, and, many times, col- equalized the temperature. the late Wade Bullard, was one of the fowl, mainly turkeys and chickens orful manner. I also remember waking up morn- best. and demanded that your great-great There are a few people in our re- ings at my Grandma Bullard's home In front of those fires the years of grandmother prepare a big meal for gion I have been privileged to listen on Mill Street. There was no central the past were peeled away and them. She did as she was ordered and to and "learn from" and each offers heat and air in that house during my through their words we saw a north went out behind the house in a something marvelous, unique and childhood. She had space heaters in Florida in a time long before I was swampy area and picked a pot full of wonderful. some of the rooms and six or seven born. Stories of the Great Depression poisonous mushrooms, cut them up A friend of mine once told me "Seek fireplaces scattered throughout the and "hard times", stories of the Sec- and cooked them in with the poultry a story in the stranger". I will take it a house, and they were not there for ond World War, stories of family con- dishes. She poisoned all the Federal step further - whether stranger or looks. nections and how this one was kin to troops and those who didn't die friend - stories are wonderful and I can recall going out on the front that one, stories, stories, and more quickly, they either shot or stabbed everyone has some to tell. Like beau- porch of her house and turning and stories. and took to the back of the property tiful heirloom patchwork quilts that looking over White Springs and from I am glad I grew up in a day and and buried in the swampy area be- cover many beds here in our beloved chimneys everywhere on winter age when communication and story- hind the house. Some people in our north Florida, the personal stories that mornings, one saw smoke, smoke, telling were valued. Here is one of my family doubted whether this story make up our area are just as colorful, smoke. Fat "lightard" splinters were favorites told to me by one my was true but, about 40 years ago, a unique and varied and they're right at used to start fires and, sometimes a Grandma Bullard's cousins from cousin bought the old home place in- your own backdoor or even in your piece of fat "fat" lightard would start Franklin County, North Carolina. I re- cluding the little swampy area and own family. the fire rolling and, then usually, late it here to you as he told it to me. began to do some land clearing. They There's no time to be bored. "It's pieces of oak were added which "Your paternal great-great grandfa- found some human skulls, bones, and story time". burned more slowly throughout the ther, Augustus Perry Joyner, was a other fragments of skeletal parts there From the Eight Mile Still on the day. college graduate long before the War in the swampy area, as well as one, Woodpecker Route north of White In my Grandma Bullard's big old Between the States. He served and how it had stayed in tact, I don't Springs, wishing you all a day filled rambling house, we lived, essentially, Franklin County, North Carolina, in know, USA, looked like a belt buck- with joy, peace, and, above all, lots of in about three rooms during the deep- the same capacity a superintendent of le." love and laughter. So blessed to be in est months of winter. The rest of the schools would serve today, oversee- Well, every family has its stories. I the number "one more time".

849893 PAGE 14A THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 Breakfast with Santa enjoyed by all

This youngster needs a little encouragement from dad.

Santa's helpers, Florine, Michelle and Pam.

Rodriquenz of the White Springs Police Depart- ment, in partnership with Stephen Foster State Park, the Citizen’s Santa waits as Mayor Miller calls the first child's name. Support Organization, the town’s Special Events Committee, and the Suwannee Bicycle Association (SBA), which is headquartered in White Springs. Volun- teers arrived early to decorate Nellie Bly's for the Christmas party and to cook up a mountain of pancakes and sausages for the children. Mayor Helen Miller joined in to assist Chief Brookins in calling out the names of children who were receiving pre- sents from Santa. The roar of excitement and delight grew as parents and grandparents took photos of their children on Santa’s knee. Dad proudly introduces the youngest members of the com- White Springs Vice munity. Mayor Miller and Coach Tom announce Santa's arrival. Mayor Walter McKenzie Once again Santa represented the SBA and found his way to Nellie called out the names of 127 Howard Street E., Bly's Kitchen in the children receiving shiny Stephen Foster Folk Cul- new bikes. Each year, Live Oak, FL ture Center State Park SBA members generous- Phone: 386-362-4539 for 70 invited children to ly contribute five new Toll Free: 1-800-557-7478 have “Breakfast with bikes for children in the Santa”. White Springs communi- Se Habla Espanol Santa arrived to a cho- ty. It's a wonderful tradi- rus of “Santa, Santa, tion that is greatly appre- Santa”, as the children ciated by all the Break- EMAIL: [email protected] and their parents were fast with Santa partners finishing their break- and local families. fasts of pancakes, As the children said sausages and fruit their thank-you's to San- juices. Coach Tom had ta, both Miller and just completed his tradi- McKenzie expressed tional reading of “The their appreciation on be- Night Before Christ- half of the entire commu- mas”, so all were happy nity to all the party orga- that Santa was on nizers and volunteers who made the day spe- LOVELY 2/2 DWMH REDUCED- time for the annual OWNER FINANCING- Nice 3/2 SWMH on 1.5 acres. Priced 1,800+ sq.f.t, 3/2. Convenient on 4 wooded acres. REDUCED to $39,900. to sell. Larger than it looks, this home has no location to shopping, hospital, and interstate. event. cial for so many local David Mincey, 386-590-0157 MLS#83985 wasted space. Spacious bedrooms and baths. Great home with screen porch, side entrance O ’ B r i e n , F l . Move-in ready. $69,000. Call Nelda Hatcher, garage, fireplace, paved circular drive. Breakfast with Santa is children, and wished all 386-688-8067 MLS#81372 $108,500. MLS#85947 Columbia Count www.RealEstateShows.com/656604 a community-wide a merry Christmas, and a event organized by safe and happy new Chief Brookins and Lt. year.

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Courtesy Spirit of the Hal had to think fast. So he learned from them Suwannee Music Park There was no name. as he grew up. Six avid musicians “It took me 30 minutes Hal went on to college from Mayo are making and several phone calls, and while there played waves in the country and we had a name; everywhere he could, music world in north Band of Brothers.’’ playing mostly acoustic. Florida. The Band of It stuck and they have Later, he played with Jer- Brothers is also making a no intention of ever ry Jackson, known in name for itself at The changing it. north and west Florida Spirit of the Suwannee “We started playing to for his musical abilities Music Park (SOSMP) in have something to do,” and great bluegrass Live Oak, where they Scott, a full-time farmer, bands. After returning to have packed the house said as he warmed up Mayo for many years to Drummer Ross Wimberly, far left, brothers Scott (rythym guitar) and Kevin Barrington every time they have his rhythm guitar. “We teach and moving up to (bass guitar). been on the Music Hall just wanted something administration, Hal stage. The last time they to do to get away from moved back to Tallahas- rocked the house, let’s the everyday troubles.” see for about 20 years, re- just say there was not “It was never meant to turning to Mayo in 2008. many left in Mayo to be anything but this, just He was just in time to lock up the town that playing for ourselves,” build a shed out back at night. When this band, Hal added, as the other his home where the band one of the best kept se- five nod in agreement. practiced for the first crets in country music “We never intended to year or so until the guys until recently, plays the play events,” comment- moved to the Barrington SOSMP again Friday, ed Kevin, bass player, farm. Hal plays rhythm, Jan. 31, there likely will full-time farmer and sings lead and harmony. be hundreds of fans on businessman. Tyler Wimberly plays hand to enjoy their mu- As the guys settled in lead guitar and sings. sic. for their regular weekly “When this band be- Lead singer Travis Prine So how do you de- practice session, they fig- gan I could hardly play gives his all to a country Tyler Wimberly (lead guitar Hal Thomas (rythym guitar, scribe this Band of Broth- ured out the band got to- guitar at all,” he said. song during practice. and vocals). Courtesy photos lead and harmony). ers? Awesome? Off the gether about 2009, al- You would never charts? Outstanding? though the date may be a know it today as he rips Spectacular? What about little off. They now prac- across the strings with Travis, who works in were sitting in an audi- er happens, this fantastic just plain great? Yep, tice in Kevin and Scott’s assuredness and skill. private industry as an ence listening. While on Band of Brothers will still that should adequately granddaddy’s old house The other guys kid Tyler electrician, has a God- stage, Travis moves be making plenty of describe this band made on the Barrington prop- that he’s going to make given singing talent and about singing to the au- country music fans hap- up of brothers Tyler and erty where the two his singing debut on- stage performance that is dience, jumps up on the py all over north Florida Ross Wimberly, Kevin brothers and their fami- stage by himself soon, hard to beat. Travis gives drum stand, dashes with its incredible musi- and Scott Barrington and lies farm and live. but Tyler insists it’s just his grandmother credit across to the bass player cal abilities. cousins Hal Thomas “We played at the not time as the rest for his love of music. and keeps the audience If the invite ever comes, and, last but definitely beach, someone heard chuckle. “The first time I re- loving every minute of you can be sure there’ll not least, Travis Prine. about us, asked us to Tyler’s brother, Ross, member singing is at my the performance by this be lots of Lafayette Coun- On a chilly January play a birthday party, seems quiet, but when he Big Mama’s. She liked great band of brothers ty folks making their first night big, high-rise pick- then a wedding,” said takes drum sticks in Elvis gospel, and I who can play some visit to the SRJ along with up trucks are parked in Travis, lead vocalist hand, the skins begin to would stay over at her sweet music. those who are regulars! the winter dark outside (yeah, he gets a lot of sing. He’s described as house as a child and sing This band of unintend- Don’t miss any oppor- the old Barrington home kidding from the other “the hardest working those songs,” Travis re- ed stars plays country, a tunity to hear Band of where the band prac- guys about his “awe- guy in the band.” Ross, membered. “As a child I little rock, Elvis and lots Brothers perform. tices. Maybe a little past some” reviews), “guitar who also does vocals sang at church and al- of other music genres Band of Brothers plays its prime, but a gentle re- holder” and most athlet- with the band, says as a ways did karaoke every they like. Their fans love Friday, Jan. 31, beginning minder of family her- ic guy in the band. child he always wanted where I could. And I to dance to the band’s at 8 p.m. in the Music itage, good family times “We’ve played a lot of to play drums. His uncle won.” music and fill the dance Hall at the SOSMP. Ad- and a haven for these fundraisers.” had a set but wouldn’t let He said he won so floor of the huge Music mission is free. If you musicians, the home It seems everyone in him play, so Ross would many times at one area Hall at the SOSMP dur- want to ensure you have pays homage to the long the band has been in- wait until the uncle left radio promotion he ing performances. a table for Jan. 31, call the history of agriculture volved in music their en- home then sneak in and couldn’t enter again. Several of the band Music Hall now at 386- families by its mere exis- tire lives and finally de- play those drums. Winning seems to follow members have attended 364-1703 to make reser- tence on the family farm. cided to put together a “He eventually gave Travis. When the Band the Suwannee River Jam vations. If you would like The guys have their elec- band. Mayo being the me a set, and I’ve now of Brothers entered the (SRJ) in the past and to know more about the tric guitars plugged in, small community it is, played at every church in recent Battle of the loved it. The 2014 SRJ is SOSMP, call 386-364- the speakers are ready, everyone knows every- town,” he said proudly. Bands at the SOSMP, coming up April 30 - 1683, email spirit@musi- Ross has the drums one else, their families, His performances with they won. Travis be- May 4 at the SOSMP cliveshere.com or go to warmed up. A journalist their history and certain- the band are a sight to lieves the band has been with a huge line-up of the website at www.mu- joins them to create a sto- ly who can play music. see and hear. successful and stayed to- great country artists. sicliveshere.com. ry of the band while the Phone calls went out and Travis, a spectacular gether because “We’ve Other band members The Spirit of the guys begin to express bingo, an awesome band performer and lead known each other all of haven’t attended yet but Suwannee Music Park is their excitement at how was forged for the guys singer, has taken a lot of our lives. I think that’s say it’s their dream to located at 3076 95th Dri- family, friends and com- to just enjoy playing. kidding from his “broth- what keeps us from ar- play at the Jam as a ve, Live Oak. plete strangers have be- The music back- ers’ about his reviews af- guing as band mem- band. Kevin said he can’t come their fans. grounds of the band ter recent performances bers.” image what it would be DRIVERS: If you wondered how members are similar. at the SOSMP. He’s taken Even as the band prac- like to play on the big Home EVERY Weekend, Dedicated Southern Lanes & OTR! they came up with the Kevin and Scott began full advantage to gig tices during on this Jam stage or the Am- All Miles PAID (Loaded & Empty)! band’s name, it’s pretty playing in high school in back by telling the guys night, Travis gives it all phitheatre stage as an Or Walk Away Lease: No Money Down, 849275 simple. the Lafayette County Fu- to pack up his equipment No Credit Check he’s got, as if thousands artist. If that dream nev- 1-866-823-0323 “We started going ture Farmers of America while he visits with his over to the beach (to (FFA) Band in the 70s “fans” after perfor- play) and Mayo people and 80s. As in all FFA mances. The kidding is came,” said Hal Thomas, bands, there was a wash- all in fun, but the reviews lead vocalist, harmony tub bass in that band. are spot on. and rhythm guitar play- Kevin had the honor of er. playing it. Hal said in the begin- Hal, the senior mem- ning they never thought ber of the band at 63, was about giving themselves a teacher in Lafayette a band name. County at that time. He “We played a freebie had picked up a guitar at at a nursing home early age 12, learned to play on. They called and cords and “never asked the name of the stopped,” he said. band for an article that “My neighbors were was going into the pa- the Johnsons and all of per,” he stated. them played,” said Hal. 849667

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