Textile company Altha man killed Telogia man in burn FWC seeking tips Veterans to speak to bring 303 jobs in single-vehicle unit after gas grill on illegal deer kill about WW II and to Marianna ... 3 crash Thurs. ... 3 explosion ...... 3 in Liberty Co.... 3 Vietnam ...... 5 Woman charged 50¢ includes The Calhoun-Liberty tax with attempted murder after JOURNAL shooting at ex CLJNews.com Wednesday, JUNE 27, 2012 Vol. 32, No. 26 by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A 56-year-old Marianna woman is being held without bond after investigators say she shot up the home of her ex-boyfriend and tried to kill him by firing a gun through his bedroom door. Shortly after deputies arrived, Brenda “Sissy” Toole was taken into Brenda Toole custody without incident after she stepped out of the broken back door of the home she had just ransacked, wine cooler in hand. It was a quiet end to a dangerous night. Her ex escaped serious injury, suffering only a superficial wound when a bullet fragment hit his lower left abdomen. Little was left intact inside the ransacked home. The incident report chronicled a long list of destruction, including a broken back door and broken kitchen window. Kitchen drawers were pulled out and A white-tailed deer jumps over a flooded ditch on Blue Creek Road in eastern Liberty County emptied, dishes were broken and the contents of the refrigerator was tossed around the room. Condiments Monday after the Tropical Storm Debby dumped rain on the panhandle. PHIL COALE PHOTO and liquids had been poured around the kitchen and living area. A ceramic stovetop was in pieces. The front of a flat screen TV was shattered. Virtually every REPORT: Bristol felon took investigator’s truck, decorative item in the house, including pictures, was destroyed. used gun & badge to pose as undercover officer Amid this mess, a Walther P38 9mm handgun with a jammed casing had been left on the counter next by Teresa Eubanks, test drive. to the stove. Journal Editor A p r o b a b l e c a u s e • • • • • Convicted felon Travis prepared by FCSO Sgt. A man living on CR 274 called 911 around 9 p.m. Allen has spent a lot of Robert Shelley determined on June 19 and said that a woman was at the end of time in the back of patrol that Allen broke the law his driveway firing a gun. cars but in recent months, by falsely impersonating Deputies were en route when the man called again it seems he’s been in the an officer and being in and reported that she was ramming his truck with driver’s seat. possession of a gun because her car. Allen, 29, has been a he was a convicted felon. frequent guest of the Liberty A few minutes later, he told a dispatcher the Shelley said the judge County Jail and has served woman was inside his home and shooting at him. He refused to sign a warrant time in prison for crimes said he had barricaded himself in his bedroom. The on the first charge because including grand theft, credit dispatcher told the deputies she heard gunshots in the they had not caught him in card fraud, forgery and background along with a woman screaming. the act of pretending to be a possession of cocaine. After parking halfway down the driveway, Sgt. law enforcement officer. Late last year, he was Travis Allen is shown in the driver’s seat of a law enforcement Jared Nichols and Deputy Bobby Sims heard the doing work on patrol vehicle, identified by the emergency lights shown in the rear “But he (the judge) did sound of breaking glass and the noise of items being windshield, in this photo that was posted on his Facebook page. vehicles used by Liberty tell me he would sign a thrown around as they approached the home on warrant for grand theft of County Sheriff’s Office repaired. foot. a motor vehicle,” Shelley (LCSO). On Dec. 2, 2011, LCSO Not only did the lights get repaired, The dispatcher relayed a message to tell the man, said. But he said the Liberty County drug investigator Todd Wheetley Allen took it for a test drive. And, who was still on the phone with her, to climb out the Sheriff’s Office wouldn’t agree to it dropped off his 2007 Chevy Tahoe according to the investigation bedroom window. Instead, he exited through the back at Allen’s Bristol residence to have and the charge was not pursued. conducted by the Franklin County See ATTEMPTED MURDER on page 24 the emergency lights on the grill Sheriff’s Office, it was a heck of a See TRUCK TAKEN on page 2 No one, not even me or my staff, can determine how you marked your ballot. The only GETTING OFF THE ISLAND way someone can know how Law enforcement officials you voted, is if you tell them. work to close the road going You have a right to a secret onto St. George Island as ballot and this office has residents in the left lane diligently worked to uphold leave the island Sunday. that right. If anyone tells you Tropical Storm Debby forced otherwise, it is simply not true. the mandatory evacuation of - Marcia Wood, Liberty St. George Island. The island County Elections Supervisor lost electrical service. SEE PAGE 6 PHIL COALE PHOTO

Sheriff's Log...2 Sr. Citizens News...5 Commentary...8 News from the Pews...10 Farmer's Almanac...11 Obituaries...17 Birthdays, Births & A Graduation...19 Classifieds...20, 21 Active time for Gators & Crocs...23 Page 2 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL June 27, 2012 Investigator’s truck taken along with badge & gun Allen was sentenced for the gun possession charge •On Dec. 16, Club 98 bartender reported Allen on June 4 in Liberty County, where he was already continued from the front page coming in and handing over a gun for her to put behind scheduled to be sentenced for a parole violation. He the bar. It was in a holster with a badge that had a gold In mid-December, the Franklin County was ordered to serve two years for the gun charge. star design. The woman told him she was uncomfortable Sheriff’s Office began to look into An employee in the Franklin County Clerk’s Office with guns and he assured her the safety was on. Because Allen’s activities after getting said a handwritten Notice to Appear was she believed he was a deputy, she said she did as he reports about a man in issued at the last moment on the gun asked. She said others had heard him claim to be a w h i t e C h e v r o l e t charge. law enforcement officer. She gave them the name of Tahoe equipped Allen was whisked away from Liberty the woman he briefly dated and suggested they speak with lights and County and is now in the Department of with her. siren who was Corrections Reception and Medical Center •On Jan. 5, 2012, LCSO Investigator Todd Wheetley selling drugs. in Lake Butler until he is assigned to a was interviewed and stated that he left his truck at T h e y a l s o prison. Allen’s residence on Dec. 2 and returned for it on Dec. got calls about • • • • • 5. a white male coming The probable cause outlined Allen’s •On Jan. 10, 2012, investigators talked with the into bars, telling people alleged activities, including the following: woman Allen met in Harry’s Bar. She said she never he was an undercover Allen met a woman at Harry’s Bar in saw him with a gun or a badge, but did say he sent her deputy and asking a Carrabelle on the weekend of Dec. 3, 2011. a photo to her phone of several files on a desk labeled bartender to put a gun and Later that night they went to a bonfire in Gulf, Calhoun, Liberty and Gadsden. The text read: badge behind the bar for safekeeping the woods where a group had gathered. “Four counties down, one to go. LOL.” while he was in the establishment. Witnesses said Allen had a large ice chest Travis Allen In late December at Club 98, Allen filled with beer in the back of the Tahoe. Turn to page 14 to read the questions told a bartender he was an undercover Sometime during the evening, Allen turned deputy and that Franklin County Deputy Kit Mashburn asked by The Journal and answers given on the emergency lights and sirens, causing some of the had given him a ride that night to the bar. by the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office. party-goers to panic and flee, according to his date. When Mashburn learned his name was being used, The two stayed in touch on Facebook. She told he went looking for Allen. When he later found him at •Total Down Payment •Total Down Payment investigators that when they met up about three weeks a bar and confronted him, Allen denied the allegations later, he was not driving the Tahoe. When she asked and denied having a badge or gun. why, he said he didn’t have it because he got in trouble $775 $675 • • • • • ‘02 for pulling people over on St. George Island. ‘00 Chevy Investigators documented accounts of Allen’s other Chevy Blazer He told her he was an undercover cop and had done Monte Carlo activities in Franklin County. drug busts for other counties. His story was believable, 4-Door •On Dec. 14, Club 98 owner Jayson Woolever and 0% interest according to FCSO Sgt. Robert Shelley, because Allen FCSO Detention Deputy Freddy Kilgore were standing 0% interest took her to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office in Bristol. Daylight Auto outside the bar looking at Kilgore’s antique rifle. Allen Daylight Auto “He went through several ploys to convince her he was stopped and spoke with them and asked Woolever if he Financing Financing a Liberty County deputy, including acting like he went 2816 Hwy 98 West 2816 Hwy 98 West wanted to see his gun. Woolever said he went with Allen Panama City, FL 32401 into the sheriff’s office to get a gas card,” Shelley said Panama City, FL 32401 to a truck, where Allen pulled out a 9mm Sig P220 that (850) 215-1769 in his report. The woman said Allen would call her and (850) 215-1769 he said he got in a pawn shop. Woolever said Allen told Hours 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Hours 9 a.m.-9 p.m. You are automatically “act like he was with the sheriff and the major.” You are automatically approved if you can make him he was with the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office and approved if you can make • • • • • your payments on time was led to believe he was a narcotics officer. your payments on time

compiled by Journal ARREST REPORT Editor Teresa Eubanks SHERIFF’S LOG Calhoun County sexual organ, BPD.

Woman charged when meth lab June 19 LIBERTY County •Kristen Paul, domestic battery, found in her Mossy Pond home BPD. June 19 •Laurie Ann Pegaz, VOP, CCSO. •Kristen Michelle Paul, holding for Over 20 ounces of meth 32-ounce bottle of Coleman •Johnny Hutto, failure to appear. CCSO, CCSO. oil, along with the supplies camp fuel commonly used •Justin Willis, VOSP, CCSO. June 20 and ingredients to make to make meth were also June 20 •Daniel Lindsay, grand theft of an more, was found when discovered in the kitchen. •Robert Raper, felony driving with automobile, LCSO. deputies searched the home After those items were license suspended or revoked (ha- •Brenda Toole, holding for CCSO, of a Mossy Pond woman last collected, Grumbling was bitual), BPD. CCSO. •Brenda Toole, attempted first June 21 week, according to a report arrested for the manufacture degree murder with a firearm, armed •Brittany Grumbling, holding for from the Calhoun County of methamphetamine. burglary of a dwelling, criminal mis- CCSO, CCSO. Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Jared Nichols then chief over $1,000, CCSO. June 24 After getting a tip that joined deputies at the scene June 21 •Monica Owens, DUI, FHP. •Brittany Ann Grumbling, trafficking Brittany Grumbling, 24, Brittany Grumbling and the search continued. had been manufacturing Found at that time was the meth over 200 grams, CCSO. Listings include name followed by charge and identifica- •James Rodney Young, failure to tion of arresting agency. The names above represent methamphetamine, Deputy following: appear, CCSO. those charged. We remind our readers that all are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Jody Hoagland learned that she had •A 20-ounce bottle that held a bi- •James McCarty, Bay County war- bought pseudoephedrine nine times level layer was found on a kitchen rant, CCSO. Blountstown Police Dept. over a four month period. The last countertop. June 22 June 18 through June 24, 2012 purchase was June 18. One attempt to •A plastic bag discovered on a kitchen •Kirk Hall, driving with license Citations issued: suspended or revoked, leaving the Accidents...... 04 Traffic Citations...... 25 buy pseudoephedrine was blocked. shelf held several lithium batteries with Special details (business escorts, traffic details)....107 scene, BPD. Business alarms.....03 Residential alarms...... 01 Deputies searched her NW Bar G. the lithium strips removed. •Arnando Palomares, exposure of Complaints...... 46 Ranch Road residence on June 20 and •Two empty packs of lithium batteries reported the following: were found hanging on a bedroom •A plate that held a razor and white mirror. powder residue was found in open view •A barrel near the rear of the home on a computer desk. held what appeared to be burnt lithium •Two 32-ounce bottles half full of batteries. liquid with a white substance at the Grumbling was taken to the county jail, bottom, identified as methamphetamine where she was charged with trafficking reaction vessels, were pulled out from in methamphetamine (over 200 grams) under the kitchen sink. and possession of meth oil. She is being •A two-liter reaction vessel and a held without bond. June 27, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 3 Textile company to bring 303 jobs to Marianna Jackson County officials announced Tuesday that a textile manufacturing company, Home Source International Inc., will set up a plant at the Jackson County Industrial Park. The new operation will produce 303 jobs. An initial capital investment of $2,355,000 will cover equipment to support manufacturing and distri- From LEFT: Marianna City Manager Jim Dean, Jackson County Development Council Executive Director Bill Stanton, State Representative Mari Coley, Jackson County Commission Chairman Chuck Lockey, Marianna Mayor James Wise, Home Source International Vice-President of Manufacturing Den- bution operations. nis Rudd and Home Source International Chief Financial Officer Mike Beard are shown at Tuesday’s press conference. JOHNNY EUBANKS PHOTO Telogia man in burn unit after gas grill explodes by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor feet away, said there was no noticeable gas responded to the scene and stayed with Monday evening. “Doctors are trying to A Telogia man is in the burn center odor from the grill. “He opened the door, them as they waited for the ambulance to decide which way to go on grafting,” she at Shands Hospital in Gainesville after went to light it again and it just exploded,” come from Bristol. “He did a really good said, explaining they don’t yet know if a six-foot-tall combination gas grill and she said. “The fire just about knocked him job of keeping us calm and keeping Tater they will use his own skin or work with propane smoker exploded when he tried down.” sitting down because he kept trying to walk pig skin. “They want to wait one more day to relight it. She said he received deep second and around,” Gowan said. and then look at it again before deciding,” third degree burns, with the right side of The 911 dispatcher instructed her to Robert “Tater” Bradley, 42, was she said. preparing the grill in his outdoor cookshed his face and arm getting the worst of it. “I put a cold wet rag on the burns until Bradley has had the large grill for over Saturday afternoon. He lit it and walked could smell burning hair and skin,” she help arrived. Bradley was transported to a year and frequently uses it. She said they away to get a plate of fish as the grill said. She said he kept repeating “Call 911.” Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Doctors heated up, according to his girlfriend, Cara She did, and then they removed his shirt there recommended sending him on to the believe the cooker exploded after the flame Gowan, 45. as she tried to help him. burn unit in Gainesville due to the severity died out and fumes had collected inside, He returned to find the fire had gone out. “He was in a lot of pain,” she said. of his injuries. causing the explosion when he leaned in Gowan, who was standing just five or six Liberty County Sgt. Jamie Shiver “He’s doing pretty good,” she said and flicked his lighter. FWC seeks assistance in the case of an illegal deer killed in Liberty Co. Friday, June 8 around 6 p.m. a doe extended cab and short bed. the area may recognize the individuals deer was killed and then dumped into The driver is described as a short from the above description. a manhole near the Hwy. 20 bridge in white male, approximately 5:6” to 5:8”, We are requesting anyone with in- Liberty County. slightly heavy with short brown hair formation, to call our toll free number According to FWC Lt. Harry Parker, and probably in his late teens. at (888) 404-3922 and we in turn will there were several people in the area One passenger was described as a contact them. Anyone with information when the incident occurred. There is tall white male with long dark brown may remain anonymous if they wish. a possibility that a white Z-71 pick-up hair, who is also in his teens. This violation is of a concern because truck with three individuals in it have The other passenger was a white not only was an illegal deer killed during knowledge of what happened. The truck female. a closed season, but it was then simply is described as a 98-99 model, with an We feel confidant that someone in discarded. Altha man killed in My Family, My Community single-vehicle crash off CR 69A Thursday Past, Present, Future by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A 54-year-old Altha man died early Thursday As a sixth generation citizen, it is my desire to give morning when he was thrown from his truck as it went back to the community that has given so much to off the road and overturned, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). me and my family. Johnny L. Blackburn was killed in the 6:20 a.m. accident. If elected as Supervisor of Elections, I pledge to Investigating FHP Trooper C. Chapman reported uphold the respect of the office. I will work with the that Blackburn, who was traveling south on CR 69A State of Florida for the citizens of Liberty County to in a 1988 Chevrolet 3500 work truck with an attached welding machine/generator in the cargo area, entered a preserve your right to vote. sweeping left curve and left the road. When the truck traveled onto the west shoulder, I appreciate your Blackburn steered left and lost control of the vehicle. vote and support The truck returned to the southbound lane, rotated Elect R SHARON counter clockwise and overturned onto its left side, as I seek the office ejecting him. He was not wearing a seat belt. of Supervisor The cargo area of the truck broke away from the front of Elections. REVELL of the vehicle, stopping in the southbound lane. The truck came to final rest upright on the east shoulder of CR 69-A, north of CR 194. 3 Dedicated 3 Honest MACKEY The driver, who was found on the east shoulder of the FOR Supervisor of Elections road, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Calhoun 3 Meticulous County EMS crew. Blackburn spent his life in Calhoun County and was 3 Responsible 3 Sincere self-employed as a welder. Family and friends gathered

Political advertisement paid for & approved by Sharon Revell Mackey, Democrat, for Supervisor of Elections for his funeral Sunday afternoon at Altha Church of God. His complete obituary appears on page 17. Page 4 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL June 27, 2012 Sound of Liberty West Gadsden car wash Saturday Historical Society for Chris Hansford The Sound of Liberty Band will be to host annual holding a car wash from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 30, to benefit open house July 4 Chris Hansford, a 2012 graduate of Lib- The West Gadsden Historical Society erty County High School. Chris’ family will host its eighth annual open house has ongoing medical expenses due to his Wednesday, June 27 Wednesday, July 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. diagnosis of Hodgkins Disease. at its headquarters, the historic James Along with the car wash there will be TODAY’S MEETINGS BIRTHDAYS A. Dezell House, located at 328 E. 8th • Rotary Club, noon, Calhoun-Liberty Hospital Johnette Wahlquist baked goods and a split-the-pot drawing • AA, 7 p.m., Calhoun County Old Ag St., in Greensboro at the corner of State at 1 p.m. Come enjoy a free hotdog and Bldg. east door, in front of jail & Gretta Gentry Rd. 12. a drink while you wait on your car to be Come and enjoy the most welcomed washed. Thursday, June 28 addition to the Dezell House – air condi- If you have any questions or would like tioning that has recently been installed. to contribute call Barbara Schneider at 509- Be sure to tour the house and see what has 0373 or Mary Goff at 510-6929. BIRTHDAYS ~ Linda TODAY’S MEETINGS Bontrager, Richard Joiner, • AA, 7 p.m., basement of Calhoun been added in the past months. It’s begin- Monica Reeves & Larry Barbee County Courthouse ning to have a new interior, although there Honey extraction • Rock Bluff Community Fire Dept., 7 p.m., Voting house in Rock Bluff is yet much more work to be completed. workshop set at Li b e r t y Co u n t y • VFW Post 12010, 7:30 p.m., Your support of the Society helps to make Veterans Civic Center all this come together for the benefit of • Liberty Community Center Landmark June 30 FQHC Board, 6 p.m., Emergency everyone. DOTHAN – On Saturday, June 30 at 9 REGISTRATION Management Building on Spring St., Throughout the day, the Society mem- a.m., Landmark Park will offer a workshop on Call 643-2275 ex 242 Bristol bers will have homemade goodies for sale. honey extraction, presented by the Wiregrass for an appointment Local history books will be available for Beekeepers and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. The workshop is open to Friday, June 29 purchase, including: The Early History of the public and free with paid gate admission. Gadsden County by Dale Cox; Dr. Charles Guests will have a chance to watch as honey Lightning Hentz, A Southern Practice; The Heritage from the 11 hives at the park is extracted and Safety Awareness of Liberty County, Florida; as well as a uncapped by hand. Urban Regional Extension BIRTHDAY Week very limited number of Kay Davis Lay’s Agent Phillip Carter hopes the workshop Mary MacFarland June 24 - 30 Something Gold (a compilation of numer- will raise awareness of the importance of ous interviews about the shade tobacco honeybees. Honey will be on sale at the park era in Gadsden Co.); David Avant Jr.’s while supplies last for $10 for a 1.5 lb jar and $10 for a three pound jar. Illustrated Index – J. Randall Stanley’s Landmark Park is a 135-acre historical and Saturday, June 30 History of Gadsden County 1948 and natural science park located on U.S. Highway 431 James Stewart’s ‘Til death do us part.’ North in Dothan, Ala. For more information, contact In addition, the Society’s cookbook, the park at (334) 794-3452. BIRTHDAYS Edna Griffin, Bliss Moreau, Flavors of Home, as well as note cards, Adult Dance Tammy McCalvin, Jessica Shields t-shirts and other items will be available Liberty Rec Dept. plans 8-12 p.m. at the for purchase. Greensboro’s Mayor Buddy Legion Hall in Blountstown Hobby and Ashley Cricket annual co-ed softball Pitts will display various collections of league July & August photographs and items from days of long Sunday, July 1 ago in and around Greensboro. There will The Liberty County Recreation Depart- also be various memorabilia pertaining ment is set to hold its annual co-ed softball to the old Greensboro School. Kenneth league during the months of July and Au- BIRTHDAYS ~ Jessica Peddie, Attend the Edwards will have an exhibit featuring the gust. Teams will consist of both women Rachel Revell, Tiesha Scott, Sonia Church of and men and must have a minimum of three Spicer & Howell Montgomery McLane Family Massacre that took place your choice women on the field at all times. Cost of near Greensboro in 1840. Other persons this registration will be $250 per team, which TODAY’S MEETING are expected to have exhibits as well. • American Legion Post 272, 2 Sunday will be due before the first league game. p.m., Legion Hall in Blountstown Coastal Seafood Restaurant in Panacea All those interested should contact the will return again and sell delicious seafood Liberty County Recreation office at 643- Monday, July 2 lunches. We invite you to come join us at 2175 or email libertycountyrecreation@ Open House Wednesday, July 4 and enjoy gmail.com by Monday, July 2 to register. BIRTHDAYS ~ Dale Lee, TODAY’S MEETINGS some down home time together with your Games are set to start Monday, July 9. Elizabeth Youngblood McKor- • Boy Scout Troop 206, 7 p.m., relatives, friends and neighbors. Veterans Civic Center mick, Ella M. Peterson, Barbara • Altha Girls Scout Troop #39, For further information, please e-mail Tate’s Hell State Peterson & Clyde Lankford 6 p.m., Altha Community Center [email protected] or call (850) 442-6434. Forest closed Tuesday, July 3 through June 29 BIRTHDAYS ~ Grant Due to excessive rains and flooding Grantham, Joby Black- TODAY’S MEETINGS brought by Tropical Storm Debby, Tate’s burn & Amanda McGhee • Altha Boy Scouts, 7 p.m., Altha VFD 5,345 Hell State Forest in Carrabelle has been • AA, 6 p.m., Altha Community Center • Calhoun Commission, 2 p.m., Ag. Bldg., That’s how many copies of closed through Friday June 29th. Conference Rm, across from Courthouse The Calhoun-Liberty Journal Roads normally used as bypasses in • Mossy Pond VFD Auxiliary, 6 p.m., previous storms are currently underwa- Fire House were distributed last week, ter. • Liberty Chamber of Commerce, ensuring plenty of coverage for 7 p.m., Apalachee Restaurant your community announcements An assessment will be done later this • Dixie 109 Masonic Lodge, 7 p.m. (CT), week to re-open or partially re-open the Dixie Lodge in B’town and great response for our Forest. • Mayhaw Community Action Group, business advertisers! 6 p.m., St. Paul AME Church in Btown

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ADS: [email protected] Summers Road EVENTS June 27, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 5 Liberty Senior Citizens July activities include presentation on disaster preparedness, crafts, the opry and much more The Liberty County Senior Citizens Association has Center to present information on Disaster Preparedness. no later than Wednesday, July 25 at 3 p.m. to reserve scheduled the following events for the month of July: We are looking forward to having seniors of Liberty your transit ride. •Wednesday, July 4 – The Hosford and Bristol Senior County to be present. It is now Hurricane Season. It is Senior Center Hours Centers and Liberty County Transit will be closed for our wish that everyone be safe during any disaster and The Bristol Senior Center is open Monday through Independence Day. There will be no meal deliveries Rhonda will have vital information for your safety. Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on this date. All attending seniors may have lunch before returning The Hosford Center is open Monday through Thursday •Thursday, July 5 – Shopping at the Bristol Piggly home. Please call 643-5690 for information and/or to let from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seniors are welcome to come for Wiggly. Call Liberty Transit at 643-2524 no later than us know that you will be attending. For transportation a hot meal served at 12 p.m. and to enjoy socializing Monday, July 2 at 3 p.m., to reserve your transit ride. to the center, call Liberty Transit at 643-2524 no later with others. Call 643-5690 to make a meal reserva- •Saturday, July 7 – At 7 a.m. at the Bristol Court- than Tuesday, July 10 at 3 p.m. tion the day before you plan to attend; if you need house, The Liberty County Senior Citizens Advisory •Monday, July 16 – At 7 p.m., The Liberty County transportation to either center, you will need to call Council will be hosting a fundraiser for The Advisory Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet at the Hos- Liberty Transit at 643-2524 three working days before Council. There will be plants for purchase. Tickets will ford Senior Center. The public is welcome to attend. you plan to attend. be sold for a $1 donation for a drawing Friday, August •Thursday, July 19 – Shopping in Bristol and lunch. AHCH Homemaking & Companion Services; Reg- 31 at 2 p.m. at the Bristol Senior Center for a $100 Call Liberty Transit at 643-2524 no later than Monday, istered Certificate #12175/License #5945 Generic Gift Card that can be used at the pleasure of July 16 at 3 p.m., to reserve your transit ride. the lucky winner. •Thursday, July 19 – At 11 a.m., Cindy will be at •Thursday, July 12 – Let’s go shopping at the the Bristol Senior Center for Bingo, prizes and fun! All Veterans to speak Tallahassee Wal-Mart and have lunch. Call Liberty seniors who attend may have lunch before going home. Transit at 643-2524 no later than Monday, July 9 for Call 643-5690 if you plan to attend. Call Liberty Transit about their WW II & your transit ride. no later than Monday, July 16 at 3 p.m. for transporta- •Friday, July 13 – At 11 a.m., Rhonda Lewis from tion arrangements. Vietnam experiences Emergency Management will be at the Bristol Senior •Tuesday, July 24 – At 11 a.m. The Liberty County Two Calhoun County veterans will share stories Senior Citizens Craft group will meet for another fun of their time in service and show artifacts from craft event. Seniors who attend may have lunch before those days on Friday, July 6 at the club house Calhoun Senior Citizens going home. If you need transportation to the Center, just past the front gate of the Panhandle Pioneer plan indoor picnic July 3 call Liberty Transit at 643-2524 no later than Friday, Settlement in Blountstown. July 20 at 3 p.m. Sgt. Cornelious Davis and Sr. Master Sgt. James The Calhoun Senior Citizens will hold their annual •Thursday, July 26 – This shopping trip is at the Ayers will talk about their experiences serving their 4th of July picnic at the Senior Center Tuesday, July 3 Marianna Wal-Mart. Call Liberty Transit at 643-2524 country during World War II and the Vietnam War. beginning at 11 a.m. no later than Monday, July 23 at 3 p.m. to arrange for The program will begin at 6 p.m. The menu will consist of hot dogs and hamburgers your transit ride. with all the fixings, chips, homemade ice cream and •Saturday, July 28 – Lisa Watson and Pure Plati- There is no charge for this event, which is a watermelon. There will be a charge of $3 per person num Band will be performing at The Sopchoppy Opry prelude to the upcoming Smithsonian Journey due to rising food costs. in Sopchoppy. Tickets are $10. There will be a supper Stories exhibit. Come dressed in your red, white and blue and bring stop before going to the Opry. If you will be attending, This event is sponsored by the Smithsonian, the your patriotic spirit. Please call Dorothy at 674-4163 to please call 643-5690 so that the appropriate number of Florida Humanities Council and the Panhandle sign up for this fun event. seats can be reserved. Call Liberty Transit at 643-2524 Pioneer Settlement.

Grace United Methodist I would like to Church VBS say THANK YOU to the citizens of June 30 Liberty County for I, Patricia S. Whitfield, Liberty County from 10 a.m. giving me this op- Property Appraiser, would like to thank to 4 p.m. portunity to serve all the people of Liberty County for the as your Clerk of opportunity to serve you for the next All children Pre-K through 5th Grade are invit- Court. four years. ed to come join the Rocky Point Lighthouse fun at I am humbled, I will continue to work hard to hon- Grace UMC. Snacks and lunch will be provided. blessed and ex- Everyone come join us the next day, Sunday, cited to begin this estly and fairly implement the duties of July 1 at 4 p.m. to see the talented VBS children this office. Shine God’s Light in the VBS Sunday Celebra- new chapter in my Thank you for your trust and sup- tion. Refreshments will be served. life. I hope to provide the best County in port. Register for the fun-filled VBS at www.gra- the State of Florida with service, respect, ceumchosford.org or call 379-8241. Need a ride and dignity. Again, THANK YOU. to join in the fun? Parents call 379-8241 by June Patricia S. Whitfield 29. Kathleen “Kathy” Brown Paid by Patricia S. Whitfield, Democrat for Liberty County Property Appraiser Paid by Kathleen “Kathy” Brown, Democrat, for Liberty County Clerk of Court

Kittens Here! Kittens There! Elect GINA Kittens Everywhere! McDOWELL for Liberty County Supervisor of Elections We are looking for a good loving or to meet us and see how lovable home. We are healthy, bursting with we are, please call our Foster Mom, Let 15 years of experience work for you! energy and bundles of joy. Ruth at (850) 237-2740. If you can provide us with love and PS: We are great helpers with Paid by Gina McDowell, Democrat, for Liberty County Supervisor of Elections a good home, we will give you great sweeping, making the bed (which companionship and hours of enjoy- is great fun) and also we’ll help you ment. For more information about us with your computer stuff. Page 6 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL June 27, 2012 No one can know how you voted unless you tell them To the editor: results tape. The log has the exact date and Election season is in full swing and with with a letter time the terminal was opened and closed for it, unfortunately, comes the rumor mill. I do SPEAK UP! to the editor voting. This log will clearly indicate “Polls not normally address such wild stories but EMAIL: [email protected] Closed” on the tape when the terminal has it has come to our attention that the same been closed for results. All terminals used rumors that ran rampant a few years ago Next, each machine (M-100) is loaded with a memory- for voting are closed and results printed on are being stirred up again. These rumors are directed coded card, which includes the election definition. The election night. One can clearly see that neither I nor toward the process and integrity of the operation of the election definition is used to make sure the ballot is au- anyone on my staff would jeopardize our job by doing Supervisor of Elections’ office. I now feel that I must thentic. The public count number on the memory card such a thing for ourselves let alone anyone else. There- address this to help our voting citizens know that they must be at zero for the equipment operator to open the fore, as I said before, no one knows any results until can have confidence in the security and secrecy of the M-100 for voting. When the polls are opened and a bal- the night of the election. As for seeing how someone ballots that they cast. lot is inserted, the M-100 immediately voted, please see the previous paragraph. I have received calls from voters “I have heard reports tabulates the votes on the ballot and I truly hope this will put to rest these types of rumors specifically asking if there was a way saves the results to the memory card. that only serve to undermine the election process as to see how an individual voted once his that individuals can obtain The M-100 does not and cannot scan well as scare some voters into believing that someone or her ballot was placed in the tabulator. daily results during early a copy of the ballot and save it in any can find out how they voted. These types of tactics are The answer is a definitive NO! No one, voting and determine how order on the memory card. Therefore, vile, but worse they violate Florida Statutes 104.061 not even me or my staff, can determine a candidate is doing as well you cannot correlate a so-called “bal- and 104.0615. how you marked your ballot. The only as being able to see how lot copy” to any ballot that has fallen If you should have any questions about voting or the way someone can know how you voted, process itself, please call my office at 643-5226. I will someone voted. That is the into the ballot box. I invite anyone to is if you tell them. You have a right to observe the opening of the ballot box be happy to talk with you and even show you how the a secret ballot and this office has dili- biggest lie and probably the after the polls are closed to see the total system works. Better yet, please come to the public gently worked to uphold that right. If greatest insult to me and disarray the ballots are in. They fall into Logic & Accuracy Test of the tabulation system that anyone tells you otherwise, it is simply the integrity of this office. the box every way but straight. we conduct prior to every election. The L & A for the not true. The fact is results cannot Finally, I have heard reports that primary election will be held July 26 at 9 a.m. at the To help voters have more confidence, be obtained without leaving individuals can obtain daily results courthouse. I would like to briefly outline the process. during early voting and determine Just because someone says it, doesn’t necessarily First, all ballots are coded and printed a clear indication on the how a candidate is doing as well as make it true. It is always better to get correct answers by our vendor, Election Systems & audit log.” being able to see how someone voted. about elections from those who work in that profession Software. The left side of each ballot - Elections Supervisor That is the biggest lie and probably the everyday. Our job is to encourage all eligible voters to has timing marks which tell the ballot Marcia Wood greatest insult to me and the integrity vote. It doesn’t matter how you vote—by mail, early tabulation equipment (M-100 Optical of this office. The fact is results can- vote or at the polls—just go vote! When you vote, Mark Reader) where the marked oval not be obtained without leaving a clear you can be assured that your vote will be kept secret positions are. The timing marks also tell the M-100 indication on the audit log. Each M-100 terminal must and will be tabulated properly and will count. That’s reader the party code and the precinct identification. be set to the “Closed” position before vote total results a promise! The marks are necessary to properly tabulate the ballot. can be printed. When closed, the M-100 keeps a sys- Sincerely, Marcia A. Wood, There is nothing on the ballot connecting that ballot to tem audit log which stores and prints at the end of each Liberty County Supervisor of Elections you once it is placed in the tabulator. Tropical Storm Debby leaves her mark ON Liberty County

ABOVE: Forest Road 22 near Hitchcock Landing becomes a pond. BELOW: Water has stripped away the foundation under CR 67 near the rock pit.

Liberty County’s Emergency Management team found this bridge on CR 67 washed out Tuesday after Tropical Storm Debby battered the panhandle with days of rain. PHOTOS COURTSEY RHONDA LEWIS June 27, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 7

Peggy Cox and Sue Bradley, accompanied by Buddy Smith on gui- tar, entertained listeners as they sang, told stories and read monologues inside the Frink Gym at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Friday night in Blountstown. The women performed many original songs - including “I Believe the Angels Watch Us” - and shared some of the sto- ries collected for the upcoming Smithso- nian Journey Stories exhibition. The gospel-tinged songs took the audi- ence back to another time and it was easy to stay in the moment in the room filled with rows of framed historic photographs and hanging quilts. TERESA EUBANKS PHOTOS Grit, Grace & Grav AN ODE TO GRAVY by Peggy Cox based on a recipe y from Frances Price

Fry up some pork chops, Leave the drippin’s in the pan, Sprinkle in some flour, And stir it up again.

Turn down the heat And watch it turn brown Then pour in some milk And just let it cook down.

Open up a biscuit And spoon some gravy on, Eat and repeat Until it’s all gone. Yum, Yum Gravy

Reneé Attaway Crawford I want to be your next for CALHOUN COUNTY Clerk of Court. I believe that my variety of of experiences in both Clerk Court I have experience in the court Along with the experience and life and work are such system; I have practiced financial skills listed here, I will continue that Calhoun County analytics as well as investment to maintain the honesty, integrity management; and I have spent and professionalism that the will benefit from my many years helping individuals Clerk’s office has provided to service as Clerk. and small businesses with tax the citizens of Calhoun County and financial related issues. for the past 12 years. POLITICAL AD PAID FOR BY Reneé ATTAWAY CRAWFORD, DEMOCRAT, for CLERK OF COURT You can count on Reneé Attaway Crawford. Page 8 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL June 27, 2012 commentary Flip Flopping politicians for it, then against it Flip flopping politicians aren’t anything In the 1993 proposed Cain proposed a plan ministration, such as Attorneys General new. Republican, Democrat, Libertarian law, the Republicans to reduce U.S. carbon Mukasey who was in charge when the and other assorted politicians will change were for the individual OX’S emissions that included program began. Nor will Issa question the their views on any subject depending to mandate, but when Pres- ORNER a cap-and-trade require- director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobac- whom they are speaking. As I’ve written ident Obama proposed C ment. But now, McCain co, Firearms and Explosives who was in before, people tell their stories in their best the same thing, they were Jerry Cox is a retired military did a 180 degree flip flop charge of the project. It’s obvious that this interest and politicians tell voters what they against it. officer and writer with an extensive and refers to any effort is another attempt to limit President Obama want to hear. Doesn’t matter if it makes The irony of the background in domestic and to reduce U.S. carbon to one term. sense. Just promise the voters no taxes or Obama mandate is that it foreign policy issues. He lives in emissions as “cap and A bizarre aspect of this Republican in- whatever they want to hear. is not enforceable. Read Okaloosa County. tax.” vestigation is the emerging Republican But, in their quest to limit President the document, which The current Fast and message that because weapons fell into the Obama to one term, Republicans have giv- states that the govern- Furious Republican hands of Mexican cartels, President Obama en flip flopping and political hypocrisy new ment won’t come after witch-hunt is another ex- would use this event to claim that Ameri- meaning. a person who won’t buy healthcare insur- ample of politics at its worst. The program cans are in danger and propose gun control Republicans have convinced a large ance. It’s not a mandate, more like a sug- with a different name started under Presi- laws. portion of the populace that Obama Care gestion. dent Bush. I think that Congress should in- President Obama has never mentioned is President Obama’s plan to ruin Ameri- The Heritage Foundation, a conservative vestigate and determine what happened. gun control laws. Why would he open that ca’s healthcare industry, such as it is. The think tank, originated the idea of Obama However, when the man leading the Pandora’s Box. He won’t. Dumb idea. But, Republican leadership in the Senate and Care and the individual mandate. If you witch-hunt, Representative Darrel Issa, Republicans are using this investigation to House along with conservative talking would like to read their proposal, the data won’t question anyone from the Bush ad- rile up their base. heads, particularly on Fox News, act if is in the Heritage Lectures, No. 218, titled, Obama Care is a Democratic scourge from Assuring Affordable Health Care for All Hell, something that they would never foist Americans, by Stuart M. Butler, Ph.D. off on the American people. The Affordable Care Act, (Obama Care) Well, not so fast on the Republican op- is before the Supreme Court for a ruling on position to Obama Care, particularly the its constitutionality. Of course, in their flip mandate feature of Obama Care. Even if flopping “we were for it, but now we are you water boarded the Republicans, they against it” mode, Republicans are arguing would deny that they originated the idea of that the individual mandate is unconsti- mandates. tutional. Doesn’t matter that in 1993 they This charade started in 1993 when Re- were for the mandate, now they are against publicans were confronted with “Hillary it. Care.” Republicans, including Newt Gin- Just mention the word “stimulus” and grich, were so alarmed at the prospect of Republicans go mad and bite themselves. In Hillary’s universal health care becoming 2008, Republicans were all for a stimulus law that they endorsed the “individual when President Bush signed the 700 billion mandate,” which the Republicans felt was dollar Emergency Economic Stabilization less “dangerous” than “socialist universal Act of 2008 to bail out Wall Street. health care.” But when President Obama attempted In 1993, the Republicans produced a to jumpstart the economy with 800 billion proposed health care law, S.1770, titled, dollar stimulus, Republicans declared the Health Equity and Access Reform Today Obama stimulus to be something evil. Act of 1993, which embodied an individual Senator John McCain is the Republican mandate. premier flip flopper. In May 2008, Mc- June 27, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 9 From cooking bread to bug adventures Variety of activities offered at Calhoun 4-H summer camp The Calhoun County ages 5-8 years 4-H Program will offer the •$15/participant following classes during •Wear closed toe shoes their summer camp. •Bring sack lunch Outdoor Adventures Salsa Fiesta •July 16 •August 1 and 2 •From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. •From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CT) •Calhoun County Ex- •Calhoun County Ex- tension Office tension Office •Limited to 15 ages five •Limited to 10 youth to eight years ages 10-18 years •$20/participant •$15/participant •Wear closed toe shoes •Wear a bathing suit and •Bring a sack lunch water shoes Cooking Breads from •Bring a towel, sun- other Countries screen, and a change of •July 10 and 11 clothes •From 8 a.m. to 3:30 Warden Sherrie Porter of Calhoun Correc- •Bring a sack lunch p.m. tional Institution speaks with Glenn Hess dur- 4-H County Camp •Calhoun County Ex- ing the Community Leaders Breakfast at the •June 25 through 29 tension Office institution in Blountstown. TOP RIGHT: Re- gion Office Warden Scott Crews, Apalachee •Residential •Limited to 15 ages CI Assistant Warden Felicia Nobles and •Camp Timpoochee eight to 18 years Franklin CI Warden Russell Hosford. TOP •Youth Ages 8-18 •$20/participant RIGHT CENTER: Calhoun CI Assistant War- years •Lunch provided den Cynthia Swier makes her way through •$220/participant •Wear closed toes the breakfast line. RIGHT: Apalachee CI As- •See camp rules and shoes sistant Warden Felicia Nobles and Liberty CI packing list provided in Warden Noel Mercer joke with Danny Ryals. camp packet available for General Information pick up at the extension •Snacks are provided at office each day camp. Fairy Garden Party •Registration Fees must •July 19 accompany your registra- •From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tion packet to hold your CCI (CT) spot. •W.T. Neal Civic Cen- •Reimbursements for ter day camps are possible if •Limited to 10 youth you call at least 24 hours hosts Community ages 5-8 years before camp begins. (Most •$15/participant camps have a waiting list •Bring a sack lunch of youth who wish to at- •Wear closed toe shoes tend!) Leaders Breakfast Bug Adventures To sign up for a camp •July 25 contact: Calhoun County •9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CT) Extension Office at 20816 •County Extension Of- Central Ave Ste 1 Blount- fice stown, Fl 32424 or call at •Limited to 15 youth (850) 674-8323.

Nominations are sought for FL Women’s Hall of Fame TALLAHASSEE – The Governor Rick Scott. The Florida Commission on Governor then selects up to the Status of Women is ac- three women for induction cepting nominations now into the Women’s Hall of through Monday, July 16, Fame in March 2013. for the 2012/2013 Florida Last year’s inductees Women’s Hall of Fame. included: Dr. Ruth H. Since its inception in Alexander, a pioneer in 1982, the Women’s Hall of women’s sports, who es- Fame has recognized and tablished the “Lady Gator honored Florida women Athletic” program at the ABOVE: Pastor Geraldine Sheard waits as the group gathers County officials and clergy members gathered for a who have made signifi- University of Florida in for the breakfast meeting in the Training Building. BELOW: Bill Montford, Calhoun County Commissioner Don Miller and Leon- Community Leaders Breakfast at Calhoun Correc- cant contributions to the 1972; Elizabeth “Budd” ard Bembry visit. TERESA EUBANKS PHOTOS tional Institution Thursday morning. After Warden improvement of life for Bell, an advocate who Sherrie Porter gave an overview of the facility and all Floridians. Nomination spent 77 years fighting its operations, several staff members shared details forms are available on the for children and women, about their jobs. Assistant Warden Robert Chason, Florida Commission on the the elderly, the mentally who oversees the prison’s operations, told the group that they provide 4,300 meals per day, 1.5 million Status of Women’s website ill and the disadvantaged; meals a year to inmates and staff. Lt. Charles Bailey at www.fcsw.net or by call- Vicki Bryant Burke, who talked about their farm program, which he said has ing (850) 414-3300. has worked with adoles- done so well, “We have out-produced our ability to The Commission on the cent males and females use what we grow.” The facility now exports their Status of Women reviews in a juvenile justice day excess crops to other institutions, providing fresh the nominations and rec- treatment program in food and lowering grocery costs. Guests had the opportunity to talk some of their elected officials and ommends 10 nominees to Jacksonville. later took a tour of the facility. Page 10 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL June 27, 2012 GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - All •Music at the Matterhorn. children Pre-K through fifth grade are invited to come from •Recreation & Crafts at the Barrier Reef. join the Rocky Point Lighthouse fun at Grace UMC News Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Saturday, June 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Snacks and Bristol will begin Sunday, July 8 and continue through lunch will be provided. Everyone come join us the The Thursday, July 12 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (ET) each next day, Sunday, July 1 at 4 p.m. to see the talented Pews evening. The ages are K-five and our family night VBS children Shine God’s Light in the VBS Sunday celebration will be Sunday, July 15 at 7 p.m. (ET). Celebration. Refreshments will be served. We will cry out for Christ’s swift return, his kingdom For more information, please call the church at (850) Register for the fun-filled VBS at www.graceum- to come and his glory to fill the earth. 643-5400 or e-mail us at [email protected]. We chosford.org, or call 379-8241. Need a ride to join in As part of this special day we will have a free breakfast hope to see you there. the fun? Parents, call 379-8241 by June 29. at 8:30 a.m. Everyone in the Calhoun County area is invited to join us. The day will close with holy com- Rockyville CARR CHAPEL – Come join Carr Chapel in a munion that is open to all born again Christians. Mission- Call2Fall on Hwy. 73 in Clarksville as we join churches For more information about this service and the ary Baptist across the USA in Covenant Prayers for revival and church, please call Pastor Harris at (850) 674-1225 or Church – The spiritual awakening in our country at the 11 a.m. service check our website carrchapelac.com. members of Rock- Sunday, July 1. yville Missionary We and other Christ-centered churches join in prayer Amazing Wonders Aviation – You’re clear Baptist Church in- as we plead for God’s merciful grace on a nation and for takeoff at Amazing Wonders Aviation VBS at First vite you to share many churches that are under his righteous judgement, Baptist Church of Bristol. with us in the joy pray for bold faith and nation-changing courage to Come join us as we fly to some of the world’s great- of welcoming Rev- fill God’s people, plead for God to rend the heavens est wonders and encounter God’s awesome power. As erend Dr. Sterling in sweeping revival and spiritual awakening across we fly around the world, passengers will takeoff from George as the senior the USA. Cry out for an explosion of sound doctrine, worship at the Worship Rally Hangar and make their pastor of our church. balanced theology with full exaltation of God’s glory first stop at the Paricutin Volcano for a light meal. Installation services and grace. While flying around the world passengers will also will be held Sunday, We will also cry out for salvation and wisdom to come visit: Reverend Doctor and Mrs. July 8 at 3 p.m. at the Sterling George, Pastor Elect and to government, religious and cultural leaders along with •Bible Study at Victoria Alls. First Lady Rockyville Missionary Rockyville Mission- an explosion of personal, family and corporate prayer. •Missions under the Northern Lights. Baptist Church ary Baptist Church.

We are truly blessed to live in this com- preciation to everyone who found so munity and would like to thank everyone Notes of many ways to show us your love and It’s VerY Wise who has reached out to help us during the support during our difficult days. Words loss of my husband, father, grandfather, Thanks can’t express how much it meant to us, to Advertise uncle and friend, Lonnie. thank you. We pray God will richly bless A special thank you to the Calhoun On June 8 our mother, Liddie Hall of each one of you. Make the Liberty Hospital staff, Dr. Misbah Altha, passed away after an extended The family of Liddie Hall most of your Farouqi, Blountstown Health and Rehab illness. business staff, Covenant Hospice, Ministers, pall Within hours, food, drinks, paper A special thanks to all who donated with an ad in bearers, friends and family for all your goods and ice began arriving from friends, their hard work and money to make the prayers, phone calls, visits, food, flow- neighbors and extended family members. Richard Parrish fundraiser such a great The Calhoun-Liberty ers, donations and most of all your love Camp Head and Hasty Pond Church success! and support. members also were so kind and generous Thank you and we love each and every We love and appreciate you all very to us. We were blessed with everything one of you. JOURNAL much. our large family needed for days. Sincerely, PHONE (850) 643-3333 The Lonnie Lee Family We wish to express our heartfelt ap- Richard Parrish and Family [email protected]

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Eddie Nobles Land Clearing Bristol Land clearing, EXCAVATION Dental Clinic and root raking for:

-Private drives and roads -Food plots -Home sites The Liberty County Courthouse -Small acreage will be closed Wednesday, Call Eddie Nobles July 4 in observance of at (850) 447-0449 or Chas (850) 447-0849 Independence Day. Laban Bontrager, DMD Have a Monica Bontrager, DMD DENTURE LAB ON PREMISES Happy Same-Day Service on Repairs & Relines & Safe Ac c e p t i n g Ne w Pa t i e n t s Holiday 12761 NW Pea Ridge Rd., Bristol, FL 32321 Located in Bristol TELEPHONE 643-5417 Robert Hill, Clerk of Court www.bristoldentalclinic.com June 27, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 11

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RV COLLISION CENTER Blountstown *Air Condition *Furnaces *Water Heaters *Electrical *Refrigerators 674-2222 *Rubber Roofs *Hitches *Awnings *Slide-out Repair *Floor Repair Call George Ross or Tim Flanders at (850) 674-2482 or (850) 447-0898 Licensed ~~ BLOUNTSTOWN ~~ Insured Page 12 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL June 27, 2012 Visitors to Friday night’s Grit, Grace & Gravy presentation at the Panhandle Pioneer Settle- ment took home a unique reminder of the upcoming Smithsonian exhibition, Journey Talquin Electric Stories. A display of brightly- colored seed packs - with Closes Bristol Office real seed inside - were printed Talquin Electric will be closing their branch of- with the words “Smithsonian is fice in Bristol effective July 1, 2012 in an effort Coming!” along to contain costs due to the current economic with the date of the exhibit, climate. July 14 to Talquin will maintain a presence and continue Aug. 25. to serve their Membership in Liberty County at the historic Liberty County branch office located at 25507 NE Cooperative Way in Hosford. Centennial Bank in Bristol will continue to ac- cept Talquin utility payments in the lobby area or drive-thru service.

Talquin is a member owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative serving approximately 54,000 homes and businesses across Gadsden, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla counties. Talquin Electric’s service area stretches over 2,600 square miles and is headquartered in Gadsden County. Talquin provides electric, water, and wastewater services and is a member of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association which includes 900 electric cooperatives across America. June 27, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 13 No fireworks allowed on the National Forests in FL Tropical Storm TALLAHASSEE – The National Forests in Florida Supervisor Debby hits Susan Jeheber-Mat- thews is reminding visitors and campers that the use of all fire- Franklin works is prohibited on the Apalachicola, Osceola and Ocala National Forests. County Fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited on na- tional grassland and national forest lands year-round, regardless of weather conditions or holidays. Regulations are en- forced, and violation is punishable as a mis- demeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment of not more than six months, A sailboat’s sail is torn to pieces and the boat lists dangerously on its side in Carabelle as Tropical Storm Debby approaches. or both. Forest visitors are BELOW: An Eastpoint oyster also reminded to en- A seagull looks for a place to land as high fisherman works to bail water tide, high wind and rain cover a parking sure that all fires are out of his boat during the wind lot in Eastpoint. extinguished and cold and rain. BOTTOM: A man to the touch before wades out of the high water leaving them. after attempting to secure his boat from the rising tide The mission of the and high wind and rain from U.S. Forest Service is Tropical Storm Debby as it to sustain the health, passed through the area on diversity and productiv- Sunday. ity of the nation’s forests PHIL COALE PHOTOS and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners and main- tains the largest forestry research organization in the world.

May 1 at 4 p.m. (ET) at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center in room 13 The Partnership invites all members of the community who are concerned about tobacco prevention and control to attend the meeting. These meetings provide a great opportu- nity to network with others who share the same concerns about tobacco use, as well as participate in meaningful effective tobacco prevention projects. For more information please call Susan Chafin at the Liberty County health Department at (850) 643-2415 ext. 245. Page 14 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL June 27, 2012 LCSO responds to questions about stolen truck, gun & badge The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office was not to the custody of DOC. forthcoming when asked about the Travis Allen case How long has Travis been working with you as an but did agree to answer a list of questions submitted informant? by The Journal. As a matter of policy we do not comment on That list of questions follows, along with the confidential informants. answers given. Several questions went unanswered. How many cases has he assisted the LCSO with? LCSO Spokesman Lt. Brigham Shuler called after Mr. Allen has been contracted to work in the past. the Journal received their responses and asked if we He was paid for his work. needed anything else. When it was suggested that more What other jobs/services does he perform for the thorough answers would be helpful, he replied, “What LCSO or Todd Wheetley? you see is what you get.” No response. Are any of these paying jobs and if so, how is he paid? What charges does Travis Allen face in Liberty (The FCSO report stated he was doing electrical work on the FROM LEFT: Joe Paul, President of Blountstown County for the theft of Todd Wheetley’s truck? truck) Is he considered an employee of the sheriff’s office? Shrine Club, Sheriff Donnie Conyers and the Illustrious At this time Travis Allen faces no charges in Liberty We have no information of him doing any work for Sir Archie Maynard, Potentate of Shaddai Shrine. County for theft of a vehicle. The entire case file was other persons or agencies. provided to the State’s Attorney. After his review of How many county vehicles, and county employees’ Shrine Club honors Liberty the information Allen was charged with possession of personal vehicles, has Travis worked on? Co. Sheriff Donnie Conyers a firearm by a convicted felon. No response. The Blountstown Shrine Club along with the Panama Where did Travis get the gun and badge and who do How many times over the past four years has Travis City Shaddai Shrine, honored Sheriff Donnie Conyers they belong to? had use of county vehicles and for what purpose? for his constant support of the citizens of Liberty and We have no information about a Sig Sauer P220 No response. surrounding counties. weapon. LCSO does not own such a weapon. We are Has Travis ever been sent to refuel a county vehicle The Sheriff was honored June 21 by 61 members and not missing any weapons or badges. at the county fuel yard or any other place? visitors at a steak dinner provided by the Shrine Club. Who is the owner of the 9mm Sig P220 gun that Mr. Allen has never had a county gas card nor has he Travis showed to a witness outside a Franklin County been sent to fuel yard to fill vehicles. bar Dec. 14? Whose gas card does he use at the fuel yard or does •To t a l Do w n Pa y m e n t No response. he have his own? When was Liberty County notified of the warrant? Mr. Allen has never had a county gas card nor has he $975 • ‘01 Ford F150 Ex-Cab No response. been sent to fuel yard to fill vehicles. 0% interest Why was Travis never arrested on the Franklin According to Franklin County’s investigation, Travis Daylight Auto Financing County charges? sent someone photos of case files taken at the LCSO. We refer you to Franklin County Sheriff’s office for How much access does/did he have to the agency’s files? 2816 Hwy 98 West (850) 215-1769 Panama City, FL 32401 Hours 9 a.m.-9 p.m. comment on their investigations. Did he also work in Todd’s Wheetley’s office? You are automatically approved if you• can make your payments on time What were the dates that Travis was last in the Liberty Mr. Allen has not had access to LCSO files. County Jail, what were the charges and how long was The report also noted that Travis admitted that he he there? got in trouble for pulling people over on St. George Mr. Allen was sentenced in Liberty County Circuit Island in the LCSO Tahoe. What action did the LCSO Chipola Court on Sept. 6, 2008 for the offense of grand theft take regarding that issue? (passing worthless bank checks) and he was placed on We are unaware of Mr. Allen getting into trouble for probation. On Jan. 27, 2012 he was violated for failing stopping vehicles. to comply with the conditions of his probation. On Feb. Has Travis Allen ever worked as an informant with 9, 2012 he was arrested by warrant and placed in the the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office? A large selection of new and used cars are Liberty County Jail. In Circuit Court on June 4, 2012, No response. now available at Chipola Ford in Marianna! he entered a plea admitting to the violation of probation. Is any disciplinary action being taken against Todd Ronnie Coley personally invites you to visit him any He also admitted to being in possession of a firearm in Wheetley? time Monday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Franklin County. He was sentenced to 2 years in the No disciplinary action has been taken on Deputy Dept. of Corrections. On June 4, 2012 he was released Wheetley. Questions? Give him a call at (850)482-4043. He is waiting for your call!

Missy Newsome to represent BHS at FBLA Fresh National Leadership Conf. June 29-July 2 Local Grown We're your one-stop Missy Newsome will 29 – July 2 held in Orlando April 28 Produce represent Blountstown Missy Newsome – May 1 in Introduction to tire shop! High School at FBLA Na- placed second in the state Parliamentary Procedure. Boiled Peanuts, tional Leadership Con- at the Florida Future Busi- Missy is the FBLA Dis- Fresh Peas and ference in San Antonio, ness Leaders of America trict 2 Parliamentarian. Butterbeans, Water- G TX from Friday, June Leadership Conference More than 3,400 students melons, Cucumbers, O from across the state gath- Okra, Tomatoes, O Liberty Varsity Cheerleaders ered at the Rosen Centre Corn and more D to compete against their Y plans Pup camp July 13 peers, attend workshops, Ask about Local E The Liberty County Varsity Cheerleaders will be watch student presenta- DELIVERY A hosting their annual Pup Camp for girls ages four tions and listen to keynote Call Robin at R through 12, Friday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the speaker, Ty Bennett. (850) 443-7969 Liberty County High School Gymnasium. The cost is Missy will compete $25 per child. at the FBLA National Leadership Conference The camp will consist of centers: •Shocks •Cheer held at the Marriott Riv- BFG •Wheel alignments •Chant ercenter in San Antonio, DUNLOP •Oil Changes •Dance TX Friday, June 29 – •Balancing •Brakes •Jump/Stunt July 2. Debra Perdue, Tell ‘em "Volkswagens to semi's, we handle them all" We ask that your child bring a drink and sack lunch. FBLA sponsor and all of you saw it in We will provide an ice chest to keep things cold. the Blountstown High You may pre-register at Liberty County High School School FBLA members the Journal (front office) or day of camp. Please contact Sharmon are supporting Missy and Classifieds City tire co. Parrish or Donna Hiers at 643-2241 with any questions. wishing her the best at MV5496 Hwy. 20 West • Blountstown • 674-8784 Hope to see you there… Go Dawgs! Nationals. Go Missy. June 27, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 15 Pre-registration open for 21st Century After School Program Parents who would like their child to enrichment activities including art, music, participate in the 21st Century After School service learning lessons, character educa- Program at W.R. Tolar, Hosford School, tion, and physical fitness. or LEAC, are encouraged to either pick Site closing times are as follows during up a registration form at the school’s front the academic year: office or download one at www.lcsbonline. •W.R. Tolar at 6:25 p.m. org. Forms also will be available at each •Hosford School at 6:40 p.m. school’s Open House and will be sent home •LEAC at 6:15 p.m. with students participating in the summer For more information about the pro- program, as well as all students on the first gram, including detailed site schedules, day of school. Forms can be returned to the monthly snack menus and grant goals, visit front office of each school prior to school the district website at www.lcsbonline.org, starting, or sent with your child to his/her then click on 21st CCLC. homeroom teacher. Once your child has If you have additional questions, please been enrolled, you will receive a courtesy call the Grant Project Manager, Mandie W. R. Tolar’s 21st Century CLC students are shown computers while actively call telling you the date he/she can begin Fowler at 643-7297, or stop by one of the engaged in the Classworks Reading program. the program. school sites during the summer program Liberty County’s 21st Century program through July 19 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. serves students currently enrolled in Remember, this is a free service pro- W. R. Tolar 21st Century Learning grades Pre-K through eighth grade. Stu- vided by grant funds through the Liberty dents receive a healthy snack, homework County School Board, slots are awarded Center students take part in new help, extended library hours, academic on a first-come, first-served basis, so get enrichment lessons, as well as personal those registration forms in! math and Fish dinner reading fundraiser program If weather permits, Students at W.R. Friday, June 29 from 11 Tolar’s 21st Century a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be Community Learning a $6 fish dinner at Liberty Center are expanding Tire in Bristol. their learning this sum- This event is to raise mer by participating in money to help the Liberty a Math and Reading County Ozone Team, program called Class- who will be traveling to works. Sebring for the Ozone Classworks by Cur- Dixie Youth World Series riculum Advantage, Inc. Championship. is an award-winning For more information, instructional improve- contact Kyle or Colby ment system which Sapp at (850) 653-6014. integrates instruction aligned to individual state standards and the Experience with a Record of Success! Common Core State Standards. Classworks RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE LAST 4 YEARS… Certified teacher, Jessica Bennett helps a student 3 provides valid assess- Improved College and Career Readiness ment and data manage- navigate the Classworks math program. • Increased dual enrollment opportunities and participation ment to improve student learning. ties aligned to standards and tagged • Online dual enrollment support at LCHS to ensure Classworks is the only curriculum by learning style for differentiated student success solution of its kind that imports data instruction. • ACT scores average 19.6 meeting the state average directly from state-mandated assess- W.R. Tolar’s 21st Century CLC 3Industry Certification Opportunities ments and uses that data to automati- summer program is 30 days of Math, • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant cally assign individualized learning Reading and Science instruction as • Microsoft Office paths based on student needs. well as activities in Physical Education, • ServeSafe The instructional software includes food and nutrition, life management, • Construction Technology more than 10,000 searchable activi- music and art. • Child Development 3Successful Implementation of Algebra I for 8th graders • W. R. Tolar and Hosford School 3Addition of Advanced Placement Courses 2012 Please Vote • Psychology • Human Geography 3Pre-Advanced Placement Courses Implemented 2011-2012 Michael • Springboard English Language Arts for 8th & 9th graders LCHS, W. R. Tolar and Hosford School • Expansion of Springboard English Language Arts 6th – 10th for the upcoming school year • Specialized training for teachers to implement WRIGHT Pre-AP courses My RECORD of Achievement Speaks for Itself FOR LIBERTY COUNTY “I ask for the opportunity to continue to serve you as a proven leader.” SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 1 ELECT 3Hard Working 3Accountable Sue Summers 3Committed To The Continuous for Superintendent of Liberty Co. Schools Improvement Of Our Schools Follow my candidacy at www.facebook.com/SuperintendentSummers Experienced… Qualified… Committed… YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Paid political advertisement approved by Sue Summers, Democrat, for Superintendent of Liberty County Schools Paid by Michael Wright for Liberty County School Board District 1 Page 16 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL June 27, 2012 Florida Dept. of Corrections teams up with Crime Stoppers The Florida Department of Correc- possible,” said •Training on details about this important initiative to tions, in conjunction with the Florida DOC Secretary “There are hundreds of the program for get information to investigators, while Association of Crime Stoppers, the Ken Tucker. unsolved cases in Florida. inmates when protecting the identity of those who State Attorney General and Florida “There are vic- With this partnership with they first enter the provide that information. That address Department of Law Enforcement, is tims in many of prison system. is: www.floridawanted.org making it easier for inmates, probation- these unsolved Crime Stoppers, the State •Informational To learn more about the work of the ers and DC employees to anonymously crimes who are Attorney General’s office posters on bulletin Florida Association of Crime Stoppers provide important information to law still waiting for and FDLE, we are hoping boards in inmate visit their homepage at www.floridac- enforcement to help solve crimes. justice. We want housing units and rimestoppers.com/pages/home As the state’s leading advocate for to help them by to close as many of those in community cor- As Florida’s largest state agency, the anonymous crime reporting programs, solving these rections offices. cases as possible.” Department of Corrections employs FACS has developed methods to facili- cases.” •The images – DOC Secretary Ken Tucker more than 25,000 members statewide, tate crime reporting while maintaining The Depart- and names of Flor- caller anonymity. ment of Correc- ida’s five most oversees more than 100,000 inmates “There are hundreds of unsolved tions intends to take advantage of Crime wanted fugitives and five most wanted and supervises nearly 150,000 offend- cases in Florida. With this partnership Stopper expertise by providing: absconders, (people on probation who ers in the community. with Crime Stoppers, the State Attorney •An anonymous tip-line for the De- have run away) will also be advertised Visit our Web site at www.dc.state. General’s office and FDLE, we are hop- partment’s inmate population to report on billboards and other media. fl.us. Follow us on Twitter and Face- ing to close as many of those cases as information. •A single web address will give more book.

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William E. (Bill) Clark obituaries Tallahassee–William E. Johnny Irwin (Bill) Clark, 69, of Tallahassee, passed Jim M. Haney Blackburn away Saturday, June 23, 2012 in Tal- Bristol–Jim M. Haney, 64, of Bristol, passed away Altha–Johnny Irwin Blackburn, lahassee. He was the loving husband Saturday, June 23, 2012 in Blountstown. He was born 54, of Altha, passed away Thursday, of Kathryn Williams Clark for 48 January 8, 1948 in Samson, AL. He owned Annie’s Bait June 21, 2012. He was a member of years. He was owner of Clark Investment Properties Barn for over 16 years in Hosford. After it burned, he First Baptist Church in Blountstown (Real Estate Investment & Development) since 1972. moved to Bristol. and had lived in Calhoun County all of his life. He was He came to Florida as a young soldier serving in USAF He was preceded in death by his parents, James Eb- a self-employed welder and in his leisure time he loved at Tyndall AFB in Panama City. Having being baptized ben Haney and Susie Bell Weaver Haney; two broth- to grow plants and trees and loved to fish. He also served into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ers, James Ebben Haney, Jr. and Rex Haney; one sister in the U.S. Air Force. during his young adult years, he dedicated his life to the in-law, Judy Haney. He was preceded in death by his father in-law, Albert examples and teachings of the Savior, Jesus Christ and Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Annie Schepis. became people loving and service oriented. From 2008- Mae Haney; three daughters, Andrea Kensler, JoAnn Survivors include his wife, Amy Blackburn, of 11, he and Kathy served as humanitarian missionaries Beck and Jennie Fletcher; two sons, Kenny Haney and Altha; two sons, Sgt. Greg Blackburn of Ft. Walton for the LDS (Mormon) Church in Mongolia. He put Jimmie Joe Haney; five brothers, Larry Haney, Bill and Beach and Albert Blackburn of Altha; three daughters, his heart, soul and faith into all he did, whether it was his wife, Peggy, Bobby and his wife, Charline, Earl Erin Blackburn and her fiancé, Michael Eric Pierce of serving and leading his family and others, or working Haney, Rhett and his wife, Carol; three sisters, Laurie Clarksville, Leslie Miller and her husband, David of in real estate. He left a legacy of faith, strength, hard Finuff and her husband, Chad, Jeanette Lawernce and Santa Rosa Beach and Lauren Blackburn of Altha; five work and good works for his children, grandchildren her husband, Billy and Katty Skinner and her husband, grandchildren, Jenasis and Laney Richardson, Savana and friends. Lamar, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren Clay, Audrey Miller and Edan Pierce; his parents, Lloyd He was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter and and numerous nieces and nephews. and Karen (Fant) Blackburn, of Clarksville; his mother James Clark; one sister, Renee Driscoll; one grandson, Services were held Tuesday, June 26 at Grace Meth- in-law, Jill Schepis, of Ohio; one brother, Mike Black- Jayce of Mobile, AL, the son of the late Joseph and the odist Church. Interment followed in Grace Methodist burn and his wife, Sheila of Blountstown; two sisters, late Genie Poole Clark. Cemetery. Lisa Davis and her husband, Tony of Clarksville and Survivors include seven children, Paisley Robinson Independent Funeral Home in Quincy was in charge Cheli Seddon and her husband, Joe of Tampa. and her husband, Joe of Tallahassee, Suzanne Sessions of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be Services were held Sunday, June 24 at Altha Church and her husband, Carl of Pensacola, David Clark of Mi- made to Independent Funeral Home. of God with Reverend Allan Nichols officiating. ami, Lori Baumann and her husband, Matt of Dominica, Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge Ami Gibson and her husband, Theron of Jacksonville, Brantlee Thomas Sourbeck of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family has Alisa Clark and Erik Wilcken, both of Utah and Joe Killeen, TX–Brantlee Thomas Sourbeck, infant, of suggested that a donation in Johnny’s memory be made Clark of Tallahassee; 16 grandchildren, Kendall, Kinsey, Killeen, TX, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 in Ft. to Adams Funeral Home, POB 336, Blountstown, FL Jordan, Jolynn, Morgan, Macey, Savannah, Kara, Callie, Hood, TX. He will be greatly missed by his family. 32324. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh. Matthew, Tharyn, Waylon, William, Benjamin and Jayna; Survivors include his parents, Thomas Lee and Kelli com. one sister, Shirley Kilpatrick; two brothers, Jerry and Regina Sourbeck of Kileen, TX; two brothers, James Cathy O’Neal miller Donnie Clark of Mobile, AL and many nieces, nephews, Bryce and Brayden Lee Sourbeck, both of Killeen, TX; Blountstown–Cathy O’Neal Miller, 56, of friends and loved ones throughout the world, including maternal grandparents, Emory and Lisa Godwin of Blountstown, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 in many Mongolians, both young and old who he adopted Blountstown; maternal great-grandparents, Harvey and Blountstown. She was born August 10, 1955 in Quincy. through his loving acts of kindness and faith. Maybell Grantham of Blountstown; paternal grandpar- She was a LPN and had worked with Big Bend Hos- Family will receive friends Wednesday, June 27 from ents, Mindy and Wallace King of Marianna and Tracey pice. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Lee and Sherry Sourbeck of Ft. Irwin, CA; paternal She was preceded in death by her parents, Blucher and Day Saints located on 312 Stadium Dr. in Tallahassee. great-grandparents, Mozelle Hines of Marianna and Jewel Henry O’Neal; one sister, Mae O’Neal Phillips; Services will be held Thursday, June 28 at 11 a.m. Patricia and Tom Osthoff of Benton, KY. two brothers, Marvin and Lamar O’Neal. at the church. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. (ET) in Private services were held Tuesday, June 26 at 10 Survivors include her husband, Robert Miller of East Mt. Zion Cemetery. a.m. (CT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Blountstown; two sons, Kevin Kever and his wife, Tonya Bevis Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of the David Goodman officiating. Interment followed in Pine and Shawn Kever, all of Tallahassee; one daughter, arrangements. Memorial Cemetery. Bambi Kever and her boyfriend, Marty of Carrabelle; Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge three sisters, Annie O’Neal Carroll and Joyce O’Neal of the arrangements. Stephens, both of Tallahassee and Christine O’Neal of What better tribute Blountstown; four brothers, Charles O’Neal of Hunts- Evelyn B. Smith ville, AL, Glenn O’Neal of Bristol, David O’Neal of can there be? Greensboro–Evelyn B. Smith, 90, of Greensboro, Blountsown and Doug O’Neal of Quincy; devoted friend, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012. A lifelong Linda O’Neal and seven grandchildren. Honor your loved ones by making Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 19 from 7 p.m. their memory part of our best efforts to resident of Greensboro, she retired from Winn-Dixie after 30 years of service. She was a member of the First to 9 p.m. (ET) at Charles McClellan Funeral Home in Quincy. defeat cancer. For more information, Baptist Church of Greensboro. She loved The Quilting Services were held Wednesday, June 20 at Antioch contact the American Cancer Society. Group and baking her special chocolate cake. Baptist Church in Wetumpka Community. Interment Survivors include her son, Bobby Smith and his wife, followed in Blue Creek Cemetery. Carol of Tallahassee; two daughters, Sue Chester of East Gadsden Unit Charles McClellan Funeral Home in Quincy was in Bristol and Donna White and her husband, Maxwell of charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions P.O. Box 563, Quincy 32353 Greensboro; one sister, Mavis Sullivan of Lake Talquin, may be made to Big Bend Hospice. seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, June 16 at First Baptist Deacon Lonnie James Lee Church in Greensboro. Interment followed in Providence Blountstown–Deacon Lonnie James Lee, 88, Peavy Funeral Home Cemetery. of Blountstown, passed away June 12, 2012 in Blount- Independent Funeral Home in Quincy was in charge stown. He was born March 26, 1924 in Calhoun County & Crematory of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be to the late Ivory Stack Lee and Lillie Mae Stack Lee. made to: Florida Baptist Children’s Home, 8415 Buck He loved the people at Blountstown Health and Reha- Lake Road, Tallahassee, FL 32317-7151. bilitation Center who had been a part of his family for the last three years. He could often be found rolling up and down the halls in his wheelchair and playing his harmonica. He was a deacon at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Charles McClellan He was preceded in death by three sisters, Elizabeth, Funeral Home Ella and Shirley Faye. Survivors include his loving wife, Sarah B. Lee; Your hometown funeral home since 1994 Charles K. McClellan two sons, Major and his wife, Pearl and Gerald and his Licensed Funeral Director 42 years experience wife, Dradine; six daughters, Brenda and her husband, Funeral Services with Dignity, Ronnie, Cynthia and her husband, Eddie, Sharon and Caring and Professionalism. Call us — Let us explain how we can her husband, Mark and Uthenia and her husband, Joe conveniently handle arrangements D., Pam and her husband, Joe W. and Charolette and her Marlon Peavy in Liberty County. husband, Sterling; one brother in-law, Lawrence and his A Hometown Funeral Director Butler-Morgan/Morgan-McClellan Funeral Home wife, Pastor Rosetta; three sister in-laws, Chaffer John- You Can Trust and Depend On! Building at 15 S. Jackson St., Quincy, 32351 son, Janie Tate, Julia King and her husband, Edward, Phone: (850) 627-7677 or 643-2277 23 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a host of Telephone (850) 674-2266 nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Page 18 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL June 27, 2012 FWC, DEP, DACS to merge July 1 On July 1, officers and staff from the Department of ment – the officers assigned to patrol state forests and Saturday morning 6 to 11 a.m. Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department the investigator responsible for commercial aquaculture of Agricultural and Consumer Services (DACS) will be violations – be incorporated. The combined with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation “FWC officers in the field have been working alongside Commission (FWC) in a move directed by the Florida DEP and DACS officers for years,” Brown said. “The ApalacheeRestaurant Legislature and approved by Gov. Rick Scott. consolidation simply provides an official, more efficient The 145 new sworn officers will don FWC uniforms and method of serving the public.” Hwy. 20, Bristol • 643-2264 integrate completely into the ranks of the FWC, resulting in more efficient service to Floridians and visitors. “We will have more field-level officers available to respond to calls,” said Col. Jim Brown, division director. “New and current FWC officers will be expected to patrol Roman WOOD state forests, state parks, wildlife management areas and state waters as a more efficient and effective team.” The reorganization will save the state more than $3 for SHERIFF million over the next five years and $1.28 million in Roman Wood began the Neighborhood Crime Watch recurring, annual savings. program in 1996. This program allows Deputies to meet “Through rearranging extra management and support with concerned neighbors in their neighborhoods to ad- positions, the consolidation will establish additional patrol dress crime prevention. and first-response capabilities and expand law enforce- Roman Wood was instrumental in beginning the KISS ment coverage,” Brown said. (Keeping Independent Seniors Safe) program. This pro- The public can expect to see FWC officers in state gram will continue to serve the seniors in our communi- parks and state forests and call upon them for help. ties. “We will continue to provide excellent resource protec- tion, boating-and-waterways services and public safety Roman WOOD protection,” Brown said. for SHERIFF People should report fish and wildlife crimes, boat- ing violations as well as environmental crimes and state “29 Years of A Common Sense park and state forest issues to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline: (888) 404-3922. Paid for by Roman Wood, Democrat, for Sheriff Calhoun County Approach to Law Enforcement” DEP’s Bureau of Emergency Response (BER) will not move to the FWC, but will continue responding to emergency chemical spills and working with law en- forcement on environmental crime matters at DEP. DEP’s emergency numbers, #DEP or 877-2-SAVEFL should be used to report environmental emergencies, such as oil and chemical spills. “The consolidation of of- ficers will provide a more ex- tensive network of environ- mental crime law enforce- ment coverage throughout Florida,” said BER Chief Gwen Keenan. In 2011 the Florida Leg- islature created a Law En- forcement Consolidation Task Force, which met to develop work groups and evaluate functions of several law enforcement agencies. Ultimately, it recommended that DEP’s Division of Law Enforcement be integrated into the FWC’s Division of Law Enforcement. It also suggested that some person- nel from the DACS Office of Agricultural Law Enforce-

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*Lifetime Warranty on Repairs *Will pay up to $500 of your deductible *Over 75 years combined experience Collision TNT Center TOBY GARNETT, o w n e r 19844 SW South Street • Blountstown Phone 674-8646 • Fax 674-4914 June 27, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 19 Dr. Nicholas Barth graduates from Ohio State University Dental School birth A 2000 graduate of Blountstown High days School, Nicholas Barth went on to earn an RN, AS & AA degrees from Chipola College in 2003 and then a BS in Exercise Physiology from FSU in 2006. He continued his edu- cational pursuits at The Ohio State University Madyson Fine Dental School. On June Madyson Fine celebrated 3 the convocation and her ninth birthday Thurs- hooding ceremony was day, June 21. She is the held, at OSU in Colum- daughter of Chris and Sher- bus, OH and then Barth rie Johnson of Bristol. Her Te’Kori Latrell grandparents are Naomi graduated Magna Cum Berrieum Laude with a DDS de- Fine and Mitchell Fine of Te’Kori Latrell Berrieum cel- Hosford, John and Annette gree on June 10. ebrated his fourth birthday During these years Hires and the late Winiford Monday, June 25. He is the Johnson, all of Blountstown. Nicholas has worked as son of Chris Berrieum and Jonmorgan an RN in the intensive Her great-grandparents are Brittany Smith. He enjoys Jonmorgan celebrated his care unit of Jackson Nora Bailey Kirkland and listening to his parents while fifth birthday Friday, June Department. Dr. Barth, his wife, Earnest Bailey, Sr. of Frink, Hospital and as a nursing they read to him and play- Amber (Adams), and daughter 29. He is the son of Ginger Malcolm and Annie Johnson supervisor for Health South in ing with his toys outside, Katie are excited to be home in Nichols of the Red Oak Com- and the late Addie Hires, all Tallahassee. along with his brother and Calhoun County. Their extended munity. His grandparents of Altha, Charlie and the late He will continue the next sister. He celebrated at Wild families are also thrilled to have are the late Marie Harris and Bonnie Benton of Bristol. She stage of his career as the dentist Adventures with family and them back in Florida! Henry Harris of Bristol. He enjoys riding her golf cart, for the Liberty County Health friends. enjoys going fishing with his playing with her DS and WII mom, swimming at his Uncle game system and playing Service News George and Aunt Leona’s with her sister Krislyn and and playing with his best cousins Kelby, MicKynzee, Kaleb, Zaylee, Brandon and friend, Seth Womble. Airman First Class Shane W. McDonald of Gabe. Wewahitchka graduates from basic training Air Force Airman First Class Shane W. McDonald credits toward an associate in applied science degree births graduated from basic military training at Lackland through the Community College of the Air Force. Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX. McDonald is the son of Bobby and Norma Jean Zyla Jean Esgro The airman completed an intensive, eight-week McDonald of Sunset Drive in Wewahitchka. Domenick and Daina Es- program that included training in military discipline He is a 2006 graduate of Wewahitchka High gro of Blountstown are and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness School. proud to announce the and basic warfare principles and skills. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 2011 from the birth of their daughter, Airmen who complete basic training earn four University of West Florida in Pensacola. Zyla Jean Esgro, born Thursday, June 14. She weighed 8 lbs. 15 ozs. Landmark Park celebrates Military and measured 21 inches long. She has a big broth- Appreciation Month during July er, Cayden. Grandparents DOTHAN - In appreciation membership level. are Glenn and Renee for their service to our country, Active military and their Clark of Blountstown, active military who join Land- families are invited to join us Domenick Esgro of Ari- mark Park during the month of for one of these specials: zona City, AZ and Debbie Esgro of Strongstown, PA. Great- July will receive $10 off any • July 4 – Free admission to grandparents are Robert and Willie Mae Clark of Blountstown, At The Lake Landmark Park. Regular hours Malcolm and Evelyn Bramlett of Wacissa, Pearl Jones of •Total Down Payment are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lamont and Jean Stephens of Strongstown, PA. House •July 7 – Free Ice Cream Cone at Martin Drugstore from Restaurant $1,900 Tate harvey ‘04 Dodge Ram 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3Pre-fireworks meal •July 14 – Free Digitarium Towles 4-Door Reed and Sheree 3Face painting for Planetarium Program Show- Crew Cab Towles of Blue Creek the kids. times are: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and Free dessert for 0% interest 3 p.m. are proud to announce the first 50 people the birth of their son, Daylight Auto Landmark Park is a 135-acre Tate Harvey Towles, historical and natural science park Financing located on U.S. Highway 431 North on May 11, 2012. He 2816 Hwy 98 West 18831 SR 20 W in Dothan, Alabama. Special events weighed seven lbs., 15 Panama City, FL 32401 Blountstown and workshops are held throughout ozs. and measured 20 (850) 215-1769 the year. inches long. Maternal grandparents are Albert and Wanda Phone (850) 674- Hours 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Visit www.landmarkpark.com or You are automatically approved if you 5253 (l a k e ) call (334) 794-3452 for details! McCallister of Blue Creek. Paternal grandparents are Bill and can make your payments on time Carolyn Curry and Audie and Anna Towles, all of Perry.

th K-102.7 FM Y-1000 AM 13 WPHK Radio WYBT Radio Best of the Latest Country Charted songs, mixed in with your favorite oldies. Rileigh Taylor K102.7 FM Hometown News, Swap Shop with Ruth K102.7 is the voice of weather and river readings from 9-10 a.m. ET the Liberty County Bulldogs, SEWELL at 8 a.m. ET. Our daily (sometimes even longer!) the Blountstown High Tigers, July 2 newscast also airs at 1 p.m. Buy, Sell, Trade or Florida Gators and and again at 5 p.m. ET. Give Stuff Away. the Miami Dolphins We Love You! Mama, Daddy, Brant and all of your family Page 20 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL June 27, 2012

THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL M & W Se l f LIBERTY COUNTY 10 ACRE WOODED TRACTS St o r a g e Re n t a l s FRONTING ON HIGHWAY 20, 7 days a week service With $1,000 Down--$623 per mo With $2,000 Down--$588 per mo With $3,000 Down--$529 per mo $ Classifieds With $4,000 Down--$473 per mo 5’ x 10’ ..... 27 With $5,000 Down--$420 per mo $ To place your ad, call 643-3333 by noon Eastern Time on NO 10’ x 10’ .... 43 $ OWNER FINANCING, DEPOSIT 10’ x 20’ .... 70 Monday UFN. Non-business ads run FREE for 2 weeks. NO QUALIFYING 10’ x 25’ ....$90 Call 573-5255, 762-9555, Owner (813) 253-3258

762-8807 or 762-8597UFN 1999 Ford Exhibition, $1,200 ITEMS FOR SALE FURNITURE OBO. Call (912) 424-4819. 6-27, 7-4 For Rent in

Beach items, three umbrellas, Four drawer dresser with an ex- 1996 Ford F-150 XLT shortwheel HOSFORD For Rent three beach chairs and two out- tra large mirror, looks new, $75. base, 302 engine, very clean and nice, $4,500. Call 557-0164 or in door rugs. Only $40 for all 8 piec- Call 762-3370. 6-27, 7-4 2 BD House Altha es. Call 643-5372. 6-27, 7-4 447-5419. 6-27, 7-4 Very NICE Variety of furniture: Computer (Lowry) Fold-up bicycle, $40. Call 762- desk. Single waterbed in good 1988 Ford Ranger, lots of new *2 & 3 BD trailers. condition. Wicker headboard, $60. NO SMOKING 3370. 6-27, 7-4 parts, new tires, new rims, V6 au- With lawn Glass 42” round table, $50. Cof- tomatic in good condition, $2,500. NO PETS fee table, $60. Call 674-3264. Call 379-3965 ask for Dan or Bet- 6-20, 7-11 service Sterling silver genuine opal ring, 6-27, 7-4 size 7, $30. Baby items, mainly ty. 6-27, 7-4 Call (850) 627-8287 762-9555 girl stuff, all for $40. Call 693- Table with five chairs, $175. Call 1987 Ford 250 pickup truck, au- or 762-8597 9728. 6-27, 7-4 557-0164 or 447-5419. 6-27, 7-4 tomatic, runs good, needs a tune Wedding dress size 18-20, $150 Entertainment center, light wood, up, asking $1,000. 1998 Chevrolet OBO. Call 237-2715 or 447- two glass doors. Four piece Silverado, 1/2 ton, stick shift, runs WANTED matching table group, 1 coffee, 2 good, needs a tune up, $1,000. 0853. 6-27, 7-4 *Local Graft f o r end and 1 sofa table, $400 for all. Or take both for $1,800. Call 674- House Sale 6-20, 6-27 Cutting Call 643-2859. 8636. 6-20, 6-27 in 125 amp power pole, breaker *Basic Yard Blountstown box, power head, ready to be put Table with three chairs, can be 2001 Ford Escape, runs great, in the ground, $100. Call 237- made round or oval, $40. Call Maintenance Two story, 2 BD old $3,700. Call 643-5009. 6-20, 6-27 1447. 6-27, 7-4 674-3033 or 272-8677. 6-20, 6-27 *No Contract block house. Com- Necessary 2002 F350 truck, 4x4, AC, radio, pletely Furnished. 55 gallon fish tank with stand, Just arrived furniture: Nice couch, love seat and lounger electric seats, all power, $5,000. Rail fenced yard. hood, light, filter and many extras, Call (850) 899-0269 set, full bedroom set with sleigh Call 447-1387. 6-20, 6-27 $150. Call (850) 625-0265. bed, two chest of drawers, queen $40,000 6-20, 6-27 mattress sets, lots of other furni- NICE CAR of Forgotten Coast, ture items. Everyone is invited to LLC, for inventory of our great shop at the Calhoun-Liberty Min- (850) 447-1533 Res Med CPAP without dehumidi- trucks selection log on to www. istry Center store. Located on fier, travel case, hose, mask and nicecarofforgottencoastllc.com. instruction book, $150. Res Med Hwy. 20 E. in Blountstown, 674- BC/UFN/$12 1818. UFN BIPAP with dehumidifier, travel For Rent in case, hose, mask and instruction Good used furniture and appli- book, $250. Both were recently ances needed at Calhoun Liberty CARS ALTHA serviced by Barnes Healthcare in Ministry Center. Call 674-1818. UFN Tallahassee. Call 643-3809. 2003 Chevy Impala, white, 2 BD, 1 BA Mobile Home 160,000 miles, works good, $3,800 NO PETS, only 3 people, 6-20, 6-27 OBO. Call 447-0342. 6-27, 7-4 either 2 adults 1 child or ELECTRONICS 1 adult, 2 children, water Moving Sale: baby girl carseat, 1996 Buick, in good condition. and garbage included, lawn $25, baby girl mobile, $10, carseat Gateway computer, $150. Call maintained by landlord. 674-3264. 6-27, 7-4 Mercury Station Wagon, $1,300. toy, $5, white baby bed with match- Call 674-3264. 6-27, 7-4 ing table, $100, aquarium swing, $350 month Used laptop, Windows XP in good with a $200 deposit $50, aquarium bouncy, $30, play 2003 Chevy Impala, 160,000 condition, $169. Call 443-2422 in pen, $30, lots of baby toys. Black miles, $3,800 OBO. Call 447- (850) 762-3706 Bristol. 6-27, 7-4 leather couch, $200 and an over 0342. 6-27, 7-4 the stove GE microwave, $150. Call 643-2859. 6-20, 6-27 2001 Buick LaSabre in good con- MOTORCYLES dition, $2,200. Call 674-5583. Building materials: one pre-fab- & ATVs 6-20, 6-27 FOR RENT ricated marble type double bowl New Home for vanity top with faucets, two pre- 1996 Yamaha Royal Star 1300, 1999 Ford Contour, silver, 4-door, automatic, power windows & locks, fabricated marble type single bowl “4” Banger, shaft drive, radiator, all 106,000 miles, clean inside and sale in Altha Br i s t o l vanity tops with faucets. Nice in- accessories on bike, 22,000 miles, • 2 BD/1bath garage kept, in outstanding condi- out, $3,200 OBO. Call 643-9193 3 BD, 2 BA, 1,200 sq ft terior solid core 36” door with lock or 643-6495. 6-20, 6-27 • Mobile home lots and hinges. Everyone is invited tion, $5,500. Call 447-4767 after with carport, 1/2 acre lot, • 3 BD/2 BA Mobile Homes to shop at the Calhoun-Liberty 4 p.m. 6-27, 7-4 Hardi siding, metal roof, • 5 BD Doublewide Ministry Center store. Located on tile and laminate flooring, 1999 Yamaha 250 street bike, Hwy. 20 E. in Blountstown, 674- Au c t i o n vaulted great room, oak garage kept, 2,600 miles, $1,800. 1818. UFN July 7 at 7 p.m. cabinets with granite tops. Bl o u n t s t o w n Call 643-4522 or (423) 790-9034. (First Saturday of every month) •1 room efficiency, utilities 6-27, 7-4 Men’s, ladies and children’s • Old Coins • Candy 2012 Honda Rancher 420GS, $ included •Commercial, Old clothes. Many items for the •Tools • Food 122,000 4x4, 260 miles, two sets of tires • Collectibles • Misc. items Mexican Restaurant •Day home. New items arriving dai- and two sets of exhaust systems, 100% Financing with approved credit Free setup for yard care location available •2 ly. Everyone is invited to shop $6,500. Call (850) 693-9298. at the Calhoun-Liberty Minis- sale every Saturday. BD, 1 1/2 BA Townhouses 6-20, 6-27 Call 762-8185 try Center store. Located on Public is invited. Phone 643-7740 Hwy. 20 E. in Blountstown, 674- 18098 NW County Rd. 12 or 447-2025 TRUCKS 643-7740 6-20, 7-11 UFN 1818. Col. James W. Copeland AB1226/AU0001722

Open Now WANTED: REAL ESTATE U-Pick Tomatoes & Peppers Will buy 10 to 1,000 acres, Bring your own bucket • Open 7 days a week at reasonably priced. Jackson Farms in Grand Ridge Immediate closing. (850) 592-5579 Call (850) 544-5441 or (850) 570-0222 Bring Your Own Bucket! June 27, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 21

THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Classifieds To place your ad, call 643-3333 by noon Eastern Time on Monday UFN. Non-business ads run FREE for 2 weeks.

2009 Toyota Camry, 50,000 miles, playful and smart. Has been seen AC, all electric, still under warran- by vet. Wormed, had shots and WANTED ty, $15,000. Call 447-1387. treated for fleas. About 12 weeks 6-20, 6-27 old. Call 237-1292 or (850) 559- Verizon Palm Pre mobile phone. 0718 (must use area code). Must have mobile hotspot and 6-27, 7-4 must not have had an insurance claim filed on it. Call (850) 693- Russell Terrier mix puppies, six VEHICLE 0898. 6-27, 7-4 weeks old, free to a good home. ACCESSORIES Call 762-2113 or 557-5278. 6-27, 7-4 A set of rims, aluminum with a multi-lug pattern, 16 inch, $175. Road Island Red chicks. Call CAMPERS Call 899-0269. 6-27, 7-4 674-8918 or 209-5679. 6-27, 7-4 1999 Dutchmen Lite travel Dump truck body for a 1-ton Young Guineas for sale, $3.50 trailer, 26 ft., sleeps six, sepa- truck, $1,500. Flatbed for a 1-ton each. Call 643-1756. 6-20, 6-27 rate bathroom with full bed, din- truck, $500. Call 674-2113. ing booth, awning, all appliances 6-27, 7-4 Chihuahua and poodle mix, $25. work, heater needs igniter rod, 674-3033 or 272-8677. 6-20, 6-27 couple of small areas on floor may need repair, otherwise in good HUNTING/FISHING Maltipoo, solid white, 9 months condition, $4,250. Call 447-0085 old, has been treated with Heart- or 447-1368. 6-27, 7-4 30 hp Mariner motor, $500. Call guard and flea control and all 674-2113. 6-27, 7-4 shots up-to-date. Just had a hair cut! Loves kids and other animals. WSTARSCOPEW Barenett Vortex bow, 45 lbs. Very playful, $75 OBO. Call 570- HOMES & LAND draw, right handed. Comes with 2894. 6-20, 6-27 Week of June 24 ~ June 30 case, arrows and sights, $125. Land for sale, 4 acres. Call 445- Three Rhode Island Red roost- 6-27, 7-4 5002. 6-27 T 7-25 Call 643-2226. ers and one Dominique Rooster, ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 three months old, $10 each or Aries, you could find Libra, there is no time for 14.6 Fiberglass fishing boat, 25 trade for laying hens. Call 643- 1994 Mobile home, 16x80, 2 BD, yourself daydreaming this daydreaming right now. hp Johnson motor and trailer. Re- 3809. 6-20, 6-27 2 BA, in great condition, handi- week, which will only make an There’s simply too much to furbished seats last fall. Electric capped accessible, $14,500. Call important decision even harder get done. Start on small start and steering. Motor has had (317) 682-8625 or (601) 926- to make. You need to focus, or tasks and build up to 4095. 6-27 T 7-18 the week will be wasted. the larger ones. recent tune up. Includes fish find- er and tolling motor, $1,800. Call LOST & FOUND TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 443-2422 in Bristol. 6-27, 7-4 Common sense may be what Sometimes the best FOUND: Yellow Lab, young male with a nylon collar, found at Lake you use to operate, Taurus, but growth comes from not Old slide action 12 gauge shot- YARD SALE this week a little imagination knowing where you’re Mystic. He followed a biker there gun, 99 1/2 years old. Made by from Hwy. 12 near the Apalachee and spontaneity could be the heading, Scorpio. While Meriden Arms Co in Meriden, Center. Call 643-2516, leave mes- ALTHA secret to achieving great suc- you may want to have a Conn USA. Made under Savage cess in the next few days. game plan, let creative sage. 6-27, 7-4 Pattents, March 5, 1912 in 1913. Yard sale, Saturday & Sun- energy drive you instead. day, June 30 & July 1. Lo- GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 29 inch choke barrel, forearm & LOST: Border Collie, black and Be careful with whom SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 stock refinished, black receiver, white, blue collar, answers to cated at 1117 NW Hwy. 274. you share your goals, Sagittarius, though right slide and barrel cleaned and ‘Buster’, used for herding cows. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All you Gemini. While there just now you can probably checked by gunsmith for usability, Last seen in the White Springs can bag for $3 each. Call may be a few copycats get away with saying $399 OBO. Call 443-2422 in Bris- area around Hwy 20. Call 643- 762-8445 or 209-3087. 9240. 6-20, 6-27 who want to steal your thunder, whatever comes into tol. 6-27, 7-4 you could find a promotion your mind, it’s better to is stolen away as well. stick to the subject at hand. 14 ft. fiberglass boat with trailer, Censor yourself a little. 9.9 hp Evinrude motor, all in good CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, explore new ways CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 condition, $900. Call 408-3146. of doing things this week, Capricorn, a fear of 6-20, 6-27 especially in your professional failure may override your life. There’s always room to ambition. Don’t let these 12 ft. fiberglass boat, T-hull with grow and a new perspective feelings compromise your a 50 hp Mercury motor, trolling might make things easier. plan for doing something motor, trailer in good condition, new and different. $2,000 OBO. Call 643-8263 after LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 6 p.m. weekdays. 6-20, 6-27 Leo, be careful of a AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 misstep when you move Aquarius, it can be a little into new territory. Don’t leak challenging to figure out information before you have what is bothering you, fully developed the ideas, or but be patient. The truth WATER WELL things could get tricky. will be revealed in due time. Focus on something else. SUPPLIES VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Cosmic fog is clouding PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Do you need parts for ‘That your reality, Virgo. It is Pisces, you may have Darn Pump’? We have capaci- unlikely you will be able some unfinished business tors, relays, control boxes, pres- to make a sound decision, to complete, but it won’t sure switches, check valves, foot so it is best to wait a while get done right away. Focus valves, air volume control valves, before tackling difficult or on the task at hand. wire, pumps, tanks and much life-altering projects. more. Available 7 days a week until 9 p.m. Repair questions are FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS welcomed, call us at ‘That Darn JUNE 24 JUNE 27 Pump’ 643-4357. BPA/UFN Sherry Stringfield, Actress (45) Lorrie Morgan, Singer (53)

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JUNE 26 JUNE 29 Guineas, four weeks old, $4 each. Derek Jeter, Athlete (38) Gary Busey, Actor (68) Call 762-8445 or 209-3087. 6-27, 7-4 JUNE 30 Michael Phelps, Athlete (27) Hound/Bulldog mixed puppy. Buff color with white feet, sweet, Page 22 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL June 27, 2012 New ambulance simulator gives realistic training to First Responders at Chipola MARIANNA—Chipola designed and built the simu- College officials on Wednes- lator which is located inside day unveiled a new Ambu- a classroom in the Chipola lance Simulator designed to Health Sciences building. train first responders. Vickie Stephens, Chipola’s The Ambulance Simulator Dean of Health Science pro- replicates the box of an ambu- grams, says, “The new simu- lance with all the usual equip- lator is just one component of ment in tight quarters for a a three-year project focused patient and EMT or Paramedic on increasing the number of students. The simulator is also EMTs, Paramedics, Certified equipped with video cameras Nursing Assistants (CNA) to record students during train- and bridge students- LPN or ing scenarios. Paramedic to RN. The main A human patient simulator purpose of the program is to will be used within the ambu- get people in the workforce lance. The patient simulator trained for a career in health can breathe, bleed and talk just care within two years.” like a real patient. Students will In addition to providing be able to perform basic tasks AMBULANCE SIMULATOR IN ACTION – Chipola College officials on June 20 unveiled a new funding for the Ambulance such as taking patient history, Ambulance Simulator designed to train first responders. Here, Paramedic students work on a Simulator, the funding also checking vitals, drawing blood human patient simulator. They are, from left: Charles Proctor of Cottonwood, Ben Green of may be used to hire additional and starting IV fluids. Tallahassee, Travis Cook of Bonifay and Wesley Stephens of Marianna. instructors as needed. Chipola instructor Josh The Ambulance Simulator was purchased with Prospective students may Williams says, “This is a valuable tool in train- funds from the U.S. Department of Labor Trade contact the One-Stop Centers in Marianna, ing first responders in a high stress situation.” Adjustment Act. The funds were made available Blountstown and Chipley to determine eligibil- Instructor Keith Maddox says, “We can control by the Florida Regional Consortium for Technol- ity for assistance with program costs and other the patient’s vital signs and speech from a remote ogy Enabled Learning Solutions with the goal of services. location and observe the student responses to increasing the number of healthcare professionals Visit www.onestopahead.com or www.chipola. each situation.” in this rural area. Contemporary Interiors of Ocala edu for more information. Legal Notice NOTICE OF Year of Issuance: 2010 described in such certificate APPLICATION FOR shall be sold to the highest Description of Property: bidder at the front door of the June 16 was a re- TAX DEED Lot 3, Block G, Orange Park Liberty County Courthouse on Subdivision, as per Plat the 31st day of July 2012 at cord setting day. The NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, recorded in Clerk Circuit 11:00 A.M. E.S.T. that PATRICK BRYCE WARD, Court’s Office, of Liberty largest pot of chicken the holder of the following cer- County, Florida. Dated this 19th day of June, tificate has filed said certificate 2012. pilau was cooked and for a tax deed to be issued Name in which assessed: Olin thereon. The certificate num- Dalton ROBERT HILL served to the residents ber and year of issuance, the CLERK OF COURT description of the property, Said property being in the LIBERTY COUNTY, of Liberty County. The and the names in which it was County of Liberty, State of FLORIDA assessed are as follows: Florida. Unless such cer- pilau cooked by Ken tificate shall be redeemed Kathleen E. Brown Certificate No: 134 Sumner and Tommy according to law the property Deputy Clerk 6-27 T 7-18 Duggar contained 90 pounds of rice and 21 chicken hens. Their grandsons, Job Market Brandon and Thayne, were on hand to pick up some $ $ Liberty County School Board tips on the proper cooking tech- JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AVON niques for that huge pot of rice. The Liberty County School District currently has the following positions open for the 2012- Ken and Tommy would like Earn 2013 school year. To view and apply for these to thank all the people who at- % positions, go to www.lcsbonline.org. tended and shared in this record Applications will be received from breaking event. 40 June 18, 2012-June 27, 2012 Starter Vote For & Elect 3PreK Paraprofessional Kit 3 $ Paraprofessional only i0 3Hosford School Secretary

June 20, 2012-June 29, 2012 f o r e n u m n e r Call today: K S 3Teacher – Math grades 9-12 Liberty County School Board Member, District 2 (850) 570-1499 Employment opportunities are offered without regard to race, religion, Political advertisement paid for and approved by Ken Sumner, sex, national origin, age, handicap or marital status. www.youravon.com/tdavies for Liberty County School Board Member, District 2 June 27, 2012 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 23 Warmer weather Liberty signals active time for gators & crocs As the weather has heated up, so too have Post & Florida’s alligator and crocodile activities and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis- Barn Pole, sion (FWC) reminds Floridians and visitors to be Inc. cautious when having fun in and around water. Florida is home to two native crocodilians: the Dempsey Barron Road, American alligator, which is found in all 67 coun- Bristol (off Hwy. 12 N) ties and the American crocodile, which may be Phone (850) 643-5995 found in coastal areas of the Keys and in southeast We've got the fence posts and southwest Florida. Both species have shared to meet your needs. Florida’s waters with people for centuries. The FWC recommends keeping pets away from the water. There are other precautionary measures people should take to reduce the chances 3 for conflicts with alligators and crocodiles, and Dewayne “Bubba” they are available in the Living with Alligators brochure at MyFWC.com/Alligator and the Liv- ing with Crocodiles brochure at MyFWC.com/ Crocodile. The FWC advises, if you have concerns with an alligator or crocodile that poses a threat to you, your pets or property, call the FWC’s Nuisance Alligator BRANCH Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (392-4286). For LIBERTY Alligators and crocodiles are an important part County Commission District 1 of Florida’s heritage and play a valuable role in Paid by Dewayne “Bubba” Branch, Democrat, for Liberty County Commission District 1 the ecosystems where they live.

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