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BAURELD VIOLENCE
Parent
accused
of assault
on coach
BY KELLI PEACOCK
:News Editor
S A man angry over his
child getting hit with a
baseball during t-ball prac-
tice last' week has been
charged with assaulting a
Coach.
Carlton Wayne Lee, 50,
'of Blountstown, was arrest-
:ed Mar. 16 for battery.
According to the
S Calhoun County Sheriff's
iOffice, Coach Guy
*Forsberg, 29, and his fellow
t-ball coaches were teach-
S ing their players, how to
catch pop fly balls Mar. 9 at
*Sam Atkois Park when a
:child missed a, ball, it
-deflected off his glove and
struck Lee's child 'in the
-lace. Forsberg said he 'ran
-over. bent down and
:checked the child to make
'sure he was alright when
:Lee approached- and
:shoved him away. As a
:result, Forsberg fell down
*him yelling and making
:threats to harm him. The
Sc:oach said Lee smelled of
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CRIME
BPD helping businesses, citizens to
protect their property from crimals
BY KELLI PEACOCK,
News Editor
Even in a safe commu-
nity like Calhoun County.
crime happens. The
Blountstown Police
Department has a pew
programing place aimed at
helping educate business-
es 'and homeowners to
prevent crime, as well as
be .prepared if you are
unfortunate enough to be
a victim.
The BPD was recently
awarded a gang awareness
grant that made this pro-
gram possible. Although
gangs aren't albig issue in
our area, crime is crime. If
your computer or boat is
stolen, you are a victim
and you want your proper-
ty back. One pl the tools to
help make that happen is
a property inventory
sheet. "Write dowri" the
serial numbers from your
property," urges Ofc.
David Creamer who is
speaking to community
groups about the program.
He explains that. if sever-
al computers were found,
investigators would have a
difficult time determining
if it was yours if you didn't Ofc. Creamer reports.
have a serial number Suspecting the kids might,
available. be stealing bikes, the man
BPD officers are also turned his car around,
asking for, the public's help shined the lights, and
to prevent crime, called authorities. The
"Recently, a man was boys fled..
driving'through town one "When you have two
night and spotted three officers on patrol, you
kids on bikes and each of have four eyes watching.
them was pulling a bike," When everyone is on the
REPMETION
BATTER UP: The Calhoun County Dixie Youth Baseball League held the annual Day.
of Baseball festivities Saturday at Sam Alkins Park to officially open the season -For
highlights, turn to page 7.
lookout, that's a lot of eyes
helping prevent crime,"
Ofc. Creamer emphasizes.
Going out of town? Call
the BPD for regular house
checks. Feel unsafe leav-
ing your business alone
after dark? Call for a
police escort.
BPD officers have
some packets available to'
deliver to interested busi-
nesses and residents offer-
ing the following tools and
information:
V Burglary prevention
V How to make your
hbme safer
V Home security
checklist
V Household inventory
V Personal property
inventory
V Crime prevention
V Safer seniors
V How people can
make a difference
V Identity theft
V Fraud/con games
V Neighborhood watch
Packets can also be
downloaded from the
BPD website at
www.blountstownpolice.
corn and organizations are
urged to contact the BPD
if they'd like a presenta-
tion on the program. If
you'd, like to receive a
packet or more informa-
tion, call the BPD at 674-
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ARREST
Loan Co.
burglar
caught in
Live Oak
BY KELLI PEACOCK
News Editor
A man recently released
from the Calhoun
Correctional Work Camp is
now facing a list of new
charges after allegedly bur-
glarizing a Blountstown
business,
damaging
the store's
building,
and fleeing
in a stolen
ST.JV
Daniel-
Jay Brost,
39, of Live
Oak, who
o n ce
resided in DANIEL BROST
Blounts-
town, was
apprehended at his
Suwanee County home last
Wednesday.
According to the
Blountstowni Police
Department, the investiga-
tion began just before 6
a.m. when the manager of
Classic Cleaners in the
Harveys Shopping Center
arrived artwork and noticed
the neighboring businesses
appeared to have been bur-
glarized. Officer Patrick
Crawford responded .and
discovered a vehicle had
been used to ram the back
doors of Pollywogs and
Bullfrogs children's store,
as well as Champion Loan
Services.,
Major Rodney Smith
arrived, oo the scene and
determined the same vehi-
cle had busted the wall of
both businesses, leaving
behind blue paint chip evi-
dence. A distinctive shoe
print was also discovered.
Nothing appeared to be
missing from the children's
store, but the loan company
manager found only oned
drawer disturbed:, the one
that held the key to the
safe. The store money was
kept in two bank bags and
both were missing from the
safe. Due to the fact that
the burglar appeared to
know exactly where the key
and money were kept,
investigators believed the
person had inside knowl-
edge. The manager advised
that an employee's ex-
boyfriend, identified as
Brost, had just been
released from prison and
was living in Live Oak.'
Meanwhile, Suwannee
See BURGLARY, page 2
The County Record, MARCH 25, 2009, Page 2
To the Editor:
OATH KEEPERS
Military Veterans, Peace
Officers and Elected
Officials,
Your oath was to support
and defend the
Constitution, not to the
President or Congress, and
that oath must be kept. We
can not and should not just
follow orders blindly.
The Declaration of
Independence, and the Bill
of Rights as established:
1. We will NOT obey
any' order to disarm the
American people.' We
affirm that the purpose of
the Second Amendment is
to preserve .the military
power of the people so that
they will,, in the last resort,
have effective final recourse
to arms.
2. We will NOT obey
any order to corlduct war-
rant less searches of the
American people, their
homes, vehicles, papers, or
effects such as warrant
less house-to house'search-.
es for weapons or persons.
The Fourth Amendment
was so written.
3. We will NOT obey
any order to detain
American citizens as unlaw-
ful enemy combatants or to
subject them to trial by mil-
itarytribunal. The interna-
tional laws of war do not
trump our Bill of Rights.
4. We will. NOT obey
orders' to. impose martial
law or a state of emergency
on, a state, or to enter with
force into a state, without
the express consen and
invitation of that states leg-
islature and governor. Such
an attempted suspension of
the Constitution, and Bill of
Rights voids the compact
with the states and with the
people.
5. We will NOT obey
orders to invade and subju-
gate any state: that asserts
its sovereignty and declares
the' national government to
be in violation of the com-
pact by which that state
entered the Union. In
response "the obscene
growth of federal power and
to the absurdly totalitarian
claimed powers of the
Executive.
W6.We will NOT obey'
any order to, blockade
American cities, thus turn-
ing them into giant concen-
tration camps. Such tactics
were repeated by the Nazis
in the Warsaw Ghetto, and
by the Imperial Japanese in
Nan King, turning entire
cities into death camps.
7. We will NOT obey
any order to, force
American citizens into any
form of detention camps
under any pretext. Mass,
forced internment into con-
centration camps was a
hallmark of every fascist
and communist dictatorship
in the 20th Century.
8. We will NOT obey
orders to assist or support
the use of any foreign
troops on U.S. soil against
the American people to
"keep the peace" or to
"maintain control" during
any emergency, or under
any other pretext. We will
oppose such troops as ene-
mies of the people, and we
will treat all who request,
invite, and aid those foreign
troops as the .traitors they.
are.
9. We will NOT obey
any orders to confiscate th-e
property of the American
people, including food and
other essential supplies,
under any emergency pre-
text whatsoeverr,
Deprivation of food has long
been a weapon of. war and
oppression, with millions
intentionally starved to
death by fascist and com-
munist governments in the
20th Century alone.
10. We will NOT obey
any orders which infringe'
on the right of the people to
free speech, to peaceably
assemble, and to petition
their' government for a
redress of- grievances.
Tyrants know that the pen
of a man can cause, them
more damage' than entire
armies. Therefore, we will.
not obey or support any
.orders to suppress or vio-
late the right of the people
to Speak, associate, assem-
ble, communicate, or peti-
tion government for the
'redress of grievances.
Michael W.Willis Sr.
Constitutional guardian
USMC Combat Veteran
US Army Retired
Fl. DJJ Retired
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Calhoun County has
been chosen to receive
$14,994.00 to supplement
emergency food and shelter
programs in the county.
The selection .was made
by a National Board that is
chaired by the Federal
SEmergency .Management
Agency (FEMA) and con-
sists of representatives
from ,The, Salvation Army,
American Red Cross,
United Jewish
Communities, Catholic
Charities, 'USA, National
Council of the Churches of
Christ in the U.S.A. and
United Wayj of .America
'which will provide, the
administrative' staff and
function as' fiscal agent.
The Board was charged to
distribute funds appropriat-
ed by Congress to help
expand the capacity of food,
and .shelter programs in
high-need areas around the
country.
A local board made up
of a former homeless indi-
vidual, the Salvation Army,
Creek 'Indians, churches,
Catholic Charities, and the
American Red 'Cross will
determine how the funds
awarded to Calhoun
County are to be distrib-
uted 'among the emergency
food and shelter programs
run by local service organi-
zations in the area. The
Local Board is responsible
for recommending agencies
to receive these finds and
any additional funds avail-
able under this phase of the
program.
Under the terms of the
grant from the National
Board, local organizations
chosen to receive funds
must: 1) be private volun-
tary nonprofit or -'unit of
government, 2) have an
accounting system, 3) prac-
tice nondiscrimination, 4)
have demonstrated the
capability to deliver emer-
gency food and/or shelter
programs, arid 5) if they are
a private voluntary organi-
zation, they must have a
voluntary board. Qualifying
organizations are urged to-
apply..
Calhoun County has dis-
tributed, Emergency Food
and Shelter funds previous-
ly with Calhoun County
Senior Citizens
Association, Inc. and
Helping Hands for People
participating. These agen-
cies provide food and
meals.
Public or private volun-
tary organizations interest-
ed in applying for
Emergency Food and
Shelter Program funds
must contact Dorothy
Sewell at 16859 Cayson
Street, Blountstown,
Florida or call 674-8883 for
an application. The dead-
line for applications is April
9, 2009 at 4:00 PM CT.
County, authorities were
already on Brost's trail. As
it turned'.out, a Live Oak
man went out to go to work
that morning and his blue
Ford Expedition was gone.
Minutes later, a few blocks
away, a man called fto
report someone had left a
dark colored SUV' ir "his
'driveway. Investigators'
responded and found the
blue Expedition still run-
ning with rear end damage,
a busted rear window and
pieces of concrete block in
the back.
,. Believing the suspect
Should still be in the area, a
tracking team was called to
Wehe scene. Before the track-
er'. : arrived, BPD
V Investigator Smith called
Liv& Oak authorities to
Notify them that A suspect
CALHOUN OUNTY in the' Blountstown burgla-
Mar. 16: Carlton Lee, batty, assault, Anderson Moore, Jri, VOP ry lived ii their area and
Graoyson Wade Tucker, VOP asked if they could check
Mar. 17:. Irvin Adams, DWLSR for a blue SUV near'his
Mar. 18: Plemon preen,: ltaure 10 appear Andrew Perkins VOP; home. When they heard
June Szentvolgyi, VOP; -Derek Lamar Hemanes sentenced from the details of the case and
court the name of his suspect,
Mar. 19::,Carlos Artez Morris pass o0 conlrollea subslance wain the realized they were,
intent to sell within 1000' of chuicri resisting arreswioul violence hey realized they were
Brian Oliver Manchester, poss. 1/t 20 grams marijuana, drug para- already looking for the,
phemalia; Curtis Strickland, VOP same nran.
Mar. 20: Rex Smith, DWLSR, child support; Chadrick Capps, DUI
Mar. 21: Quinten Vonderrlus Carroll, poss. 1/t 20 grams marijuana, I .fl
poss; controlled substance; Patrick Lee Baker, DWLSR, poss. con- P
trolled substance, resisting arrest without violence alcohol, stumbled, slurred
Mar. 22: Jessica Battles, felony criminal mischief; Precious Hall, his words, and was using
felony criminal mischief vulgar language in front of
LIBERTY COUNTY, the 'children. The other
Mar. 13: Lasonya Savage, bond revoked; Jerry Ronald Grishom II, coaches asked him to leave
sexual battery on child under 12; James Hardy Whittington, manu-
facture of meth, poss. listed chemicals, 'child abuse, poss. with he rtedly
intent and sale of controlled substance within 1000' of school; continued making threats, to
Melissa Ann Whittington, manufacture of meth, poss. listed chemi- Forsberg. He then allegedly
cals, child abuse drove away from the park in
Mar. 14: Christina Keith, VOP a reckless manner with chil-
Mar. 15: Candis Carolin Shuler, serving 8 days 'dren in his vehicle.
Mar. 16: Shana Tipton, harassing phone calls ; Lee was booked into the
Mar. 17: George Byrd III, VOP, writ of attachment; Donnie Whitfield,. Calhoun County Jail last
failure to appear,-leaving scene of accident, no valid driver license; Monday and released the.
Bud Leland Smith, lewd & lascivious molestation following day with a pending
Mar. 19: Joseph Herring; hold for court .court date.
The above .Individuals were booked Into the Calhoun or Liberty "_
County Jail over the past week Although they have been charged
with atinme, tey are considered Innocent unfil proven guilty.
The suspect utilized a stolen SUV to bust a wall and break into businesses.
The tracking team soon
arrived and the trail led
them right t6 Brost's moth-
er's house where he
resides. When questioned,
Brost said he had about.
$150 in his room,.but could
not explain where the
money came from since he
doesn't have a job,. Brost
d fier fn llm
Sheriff's Office and charged
with grand 'theft of the
SUV Major Smith arrived
and joined investigators in
searching Brost's bedroom.,
They discovered several
keys including one to a key-
less entry, Lincoln, as well
as a Honda. Authorities
noted that Brost is a "per-
ieu~ U ilw~U10 L1eeLil l vie
llitiLally eteuscoU LU a nw Uson o ilnterestL An several
investigators to search his vehicle thefts and burgla-
room, but his mother con- ries. About $187 in cash
sented and ,a search war- was recovered, along with a
rant was later granted. pair of jeans with traces of
After Brost was taken to blood. Gloves were also
the Suwannee County taken into evidence.
Shoeprints ,at the
Blountstown crime scene
reportedly matched those
found when Brost was
being tracked to his resi-
dence. Warrants have been
issued for his arrest in .the'
Blountstown case.
Brost was released from
prison on Feb. 1. He hadi
served two years for credit
card fraud, grand theft and
intimidating witnesses.
Prior offenses included bur-
glary and uttering a forged
instrument.
Routine traffic stop leads
to arrests on drug charges
BY KELLI PEACOCK Manchester, about the tag, When Ofc. Nprris reached
News Editor Ofc. Norris smelled the to pick it up, he spotted a
odor of burnt marijuana. pill bottle next to Morris'
A traffic stop' last, week Manchester advised he foot containing 13 individ-
led to the arrest of two knew the tag bracket he ual plastic bags of cocaine
men, one of whom is sus- had was illegal due to being packaged to sell. Morris
pected of being a drug deal- warned by a law officer was then placed under
er. before. He exited the vehi- arrest.
Carlos Artez Morris has cle to remove the bracket At the police station,
been charged with posses- and Ofc., Norris asked him Morris' cell phone rang and
sion of a controlled sub- about the marijuana odor. Ofc. Partridge answered it.
stance with intent to sell Manchester, reportedly A white male identified as
within 1000' feet- of a admitted he smoked a "Wood" .stated he was
church, along with resisting blunt before traveling going to get up with him in
arrest without violence, through Blountstown. He a little while to "get a twen-
Brian Oliver Manchester further stated he was going ty."
has been charged with pos-
session of less than 20
grams of marijuana and
drug paraphernalia.
According to the
Blountstown Police
Department, Officer Scotty
Norris pulled a vehicle over
on South Main Street
Thursday night just after 6
p.m. for having an obscured
tag. While speaking with
the driver, identified as
to be honest'and retrieved a
clear plastic bag with about
three grams of marijuana
from the console.
After he was placed
under arrest, Ofc. Norris
conducted a vehicle search
and the passenger, Morris,.
was asked to step out of the
vehicle. He was searched
for officer safety and a clear
plastic bag of marijuana
was found in his right shoe.
The men were booked
into the Calhoun County
Jail. Manchester was
released the following day.
Morris remained in custody
at press time.
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Somehow, largely through the Grace of God, devoted loyalty, and
the vast pride on the part of many people, The County Record has
never missed an Issue.
Welcomehome, i i
Josh Segers!
Army Specialist E-4
Josh Segers was wel-
corned home with lots
of hugs last Thursday ." /
morning. He is enjoying
two weeks leave after
spending over six ,
months in Iraq. _
Welcome home, Josh!
We appreciate your
service to our country!
Organizations should apply by April 9
Calhoun County awarded federal
fund for emergency food, shelter
VAVVV
IBWAIB
Offered for information
leading to the arrest of the
individuals) who stole a
16 ft. long x 4 ft. wide,
light green, Manark
aluminum jon boat from
Atkins Swamp at Graves
Creek the weekend of March
21-22. Would likely have
taken it out at
Redd's Landing.
Call
Maj. Roman Wood
at 6 74-5049
The County Record, MARCH 25, 2009, Page 3
Cookout on
.. ~the corner
i.for Special
IOlympics
"Calhoun Correctional
Institution is selling plates
"" Thursday, March 26, from
10:30 am until 1:00 pm on
'. :",. the corner of SR 20 and 71
in Blountstown for the 3rd
4 Annual Statewide Special
Olympics Torch Run
Barbecue. The event is
--being held to raise money
-.for the Special Olympics.
SThe menu will be pulled
.. ." -". pork, baked beans, coleslaw
and bread for $6. Plates are
being pre-sold and will also
be available on', site.
Deliveries will be made with
,' "'an order o" 10 or more.
Community
Sidney Edenfield: Reaching Easter egg
hunt Apr. 11
her students, one at a timeI A.
in Bristol
BY KELLI PEACOCK
News Editor
Ask. Sidney Edenfield
'what her. passion in. life is
and she will surely tell you,
"My kids."
When she says that,
she's talking about a boun-
ty'of, children all the
youngsters, ,that pass
through the doors of the
Calhoiun .County CARE
program.r As a paraprofes-
sional at CARE. Edenfield
works with students from
all across the school district
who 'are at-risk of dropping
out or have had disciplinary
problems. Some may be
there for months, others
just a few days serving in-
school suspension. Last
month, Edenfield .:was
named the Countywide
School Related Employee
of 'the Year in honor of all
she does to help her stu-
dents be successful.
"She provides assistance
to the teachers in that she
does clerical things such as
making copies,, reads with
students,' counsels them,
when they need someone to
talk to," says. Robin
Richards, Curriculum
Coordinator/General
Support for CARE. "She
.even picks up breakfast
and lunch and serves the
meals. She also helps with
their' academics if they
need extra help."
But it's the way she does
her job ,that makes
Edenfield extra special.
"She can watch a student,
she can sit down with them
and talk one on one," says
Richards. "She tells them
exactly what they need to
hear, but she tells them in a
loving way where they
know she cares. 'She's like a
mother figure to them.
She's a mother figure to all
of.us."
Edenfield is so loved by
the students that one asked
her to be a part of the birth
of her child. "We had a stu-
dent here that was preg-
nant and she told Mrs.
Edenfield she was pregnant
before she told her own
parents,", says Richards,
noting that she has earned
the students' trust. "When
it came time for delivery,
See EDENFIELD, page 14'
The Liberty County
Recreation Department
would like to invite every-
one out to the 1st annual,
community Easter egg
hunt, sponsored by the,
Florida Council on Crime
and Delinquency.
This event is planned for
Saturday, April 11, at the
Veterans Memorial Park in
Bristol from 9:00 am until
12:00 pm and is free for
children ages 1-11 years of
age. All participants must
be accompanied by' an
adult.
For further information,
please call Cindy Swier at
643-9455, TIish Perkinis at
643-9439, or. 'Tammy
McCroskey at 643-9445.
Sewell/Ray/
River Valley Marketplace open Saturday, April 4 Thompson family
reunion Apr. 11
Comejoin the fun at the The 65th Sewell/Ray/
I Thompson Family Reunion
jwillbe held Saturday, April
downtown farmers make mv f God Church at
Blountstown Main
Street is proud to sponsor
the downtown farmers mar-
ket featuring fresh produce,'
home baked items, hand-
made crafts, and original
artwork, along' with live
entertainment.
The River, Valley
Marketplace is open the
first. Saturday of every
month from 8 a.m. to noon
in the greenspace next to,
Wakulla Bank. The next'
market date is April 4.
The marketplace was a
big hit when it opened fast
fall. There have been a
wide variety of booths, but
the crowds are asking for
more fresh produce. If you
are a farmer or have a gar-
den and would like to make
some extra dollars, bring,
your goods to the River
Valley Marketplace.
Vendor spaces are com-
pletely FREE, but there
are some requirements:
Absolutely no flea mar-
kets or yard sales.'
The vendor is responsi-
ble for all their set up items
such as tables, tents, etc.
There is no electricity. If
you use a tent, it must be
white or beige so we can
create a cohesive look.
Produce must be ven-
dor grown and sold.
Please set up a nice
presentation at your booth..
There are limited spaces
available for truck tailgate
vegetable sales.,
If you would like to be a
vendor, you must register in
advance. Again, there is no
fee, but you must apply.
Also, Main Street is seek-
ing carriage rides, as well as
entertainers to perform.
Contact Kelli at 899-0500
'or via email at kelli@the-
countyrecord.net
Local schools awarded
mini-grants from Chipola
MARIANNA-The
Chipola Regional Arts
Association recently award-
ed 14 mini-grants of $200
each for the Improvement
of Instruction in the Arts in
Schools in the Chipola
District (Calhoun, Holmes,
Jackson, Liberty, and
Washington counties).
Chipola Regional Arts
Association President Jo-
Ann, .Anderson announced
the following recipients:
Marianna High, Craig B.-
Bean; Cottondale
Elementary, Norma Bean;
Graceville Elementary,
Karen Bouton; Chipley
High, Richard Davenport;
Blountstown High, Janet
Edewaard; Liberty, County
High, Kimberly Everett;
Bethlehem School, Leesa
Lee; Ponce De Leon
Elementary, Tammy Long-
Godwin; W.R. Tolar School,
Gayle Grissett; Poplar
Springs High, Heather
Howell; Sneads High,
Jenny Parmer; Graceville
Elementary, .Roberta
Newell; Blountstown
Middle, Gretchen Reiter;
and Bonifay Elementafy,
Vicki Steverson.
CRAA is made up of vol-
unteers who support and
encourage arts education.
Officers hope to be able to
continue to offer these
Mini-Grants each year to
encourage continuation and
improvement of arts pro-
grams and activities in the
schools.. Additionally,
CRAA awards Chipola
College scholarships to tal-
ented students in Calhoun,.
Holmes, Jackson, Liberty
and Washington Counties.
'The group also supports the
Chipola Artist Series and
underwrites special cultural
programs for area school
children. Funding for these
many projects comes from
public fund-raising efforts
in the five-county district. ,
CRAA officers will begin
the annual fund-raising
campaign in February and
sincerely hope that local
businesses and individuals
will include CRAA in their
charitable contribution
plans. For information, call
850-718-2277.
According to The Nation
'and the Arts, a Presidential
briefing prepared by the
Independent Committee on
Arts Policy, "Well-devel-
oped .programs of making
and studying art help 'stu-
dents better articulate their
perceptions and shape
coherent responses to their
experiences. When chil-
dren learn to appreciate
form and color and when
they learn the importance
of fashioning their own
images of the world around
them, they achieve greater
discipline and self confi-
dence."
Join Senior Citizens for
a 13 day trip out west
Find out "How the West
Was Fun" June 17 -June 29
(13 Days). Come join
CalCo Travel as we motor-
coach cross-country
towards Utah and South
Dakota. We will visit many
state parks and other
attractions along the way.
Some of the many land-
marks/attractions we will
visit are:
-The Sixth Floor
Museum at Dealey Plaza
(features the life and assas-
sination of John F.
Kennedy)
-South Fork Ranch
(Chuckwagon dinner &
show) Find out "Who Shot
JR?"
-Carlsbad Caverns
-Bat Flight '
-Ride the Durango &
Silverton Narrow Gauge
Railroad or White Water
Adventure in the Rocky
Mountains
See TRIP OUT WEST, page 14
Shelton's Corner (Chason)
on Highway 73. We start
gathering around 10:00 (ct),
so bring your lawn chairs
and your lunch baskets and
come early for fellowships.
Red Oak Reunion
set for Saturday,
Sam Atkins Park
The Red Oak Reunion
will be held Saturday, Mar.
28, at Sam Atkins Park in
Blountstown. Bring your
favorite dish and join us for
lunch around 11:30 a.m.
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Baldwin, Sumner to
speak vows Mar. 27
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pennington of Blountstown
-announce the engagement of their niece, Lisa Ann
Baldwin, to Jonathan Wayne Sumner, son of the Rev.
and Mrs. Wayne Sumner of Bristol.
The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Altha High
School. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Randy Johnson of Summerfield, FL, and the late
Billy Baldwin of Georgia.
Jonathan is a 2008 graduate of Blountstown High
School. He is the grandson of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas
Sumner of Bristol and Rev. and Mrs. Bill Henley of
Campb.ellton.
The wedding is planned for Friday, March 27, at
5 p.m. at Sumatra Baptist Church in Sumatra. All
friends and family are cordially invited to attend the
wedding and reception.
BHS grad addresses sought
The effort to raise of graduates and is seeking
restoration money for the class mailing lists. If your
old log cabin known as "the class recently held a
clubhouse" continues and reunion or you have a mail-
your help is needed. : ing list available, please
Sharon Leonard- email McCrone at
McCrone at Blountstown sleonardmccrone@gmail.c6
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Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow's mom....
To speak at Pregnancy Center
benefit on her fight to have him
HAPPY "7th" BIRTHDAY"! '-_" _..
Marissa, Rayne Sangster Happy 18th B
will be celebrating her 7 Happy 18th Bndal y
birthday on March 29th. You arew Up wayvtoo fast.
Marissa loves going shop-
ping with mommy, arguing
with her big. sisters, .Carla
and KayLee and.playing with
her favorite cousin, Brittley
Sangster.
We love you, Marissa,
Mom, Daddy, Carlo &
KayLee
ac ounm
'ORTHDAY AND BIRTH
ANkNNOUNCEMENTS:
':$1'0 WITH PHOTO -
,AIUNE MONDAY NON.J
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We love you very much.
Love, Mom, Dad, Destiny,
Memoaw & Shag
HAPPY "4th" BIRTHDAY,
ALEXIS HARVEY!M
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Utley to compete in
Watermelon Pageant
The Florida Watermelon
Association announced
recently that Brigette
Rene' Utley of Altha has,
been selected as a contest-
ant for Florida Watermelon
Queen. She is the 20 year
old daughter of Lealus and
Mary Utley.
She will -join an elite
group of young ladies from
18 to 23 years old from
throughout Florida to com- .
pete for'the state title. The
competition will be held
from March 27 to March
29 during the 41st Annual Brigefte Rene' Utley
Florida Watermelon
Convention in Sarasota, FL She gives tips on the selec
at the Hyatt Regency tion, in addition to dis
Sarasota. cussing the nutritional an
The Florida Watermelon economic values of water
Queen travels throughout melon.
Florida and the United
States, promoting the Brigette Rene' Utley i
watermelon, industry and sponsored by Globa
making guest appearances. Produce.
So, You Are
Depressed
By
Paul F. Joyner, Ph.D
Depression is one life. But the person cannot
response to frustration. 'In do this. No one i
depression there seems to depressed because the:
be a mood of sadness, a want to be.
feeling of the 'blues', a feel- Dr. Clyde Narramor
ing of being worried and wrote: "Depression is e
pessimistic toward life. condition marked by feel
Also common to depression ings of worthlessness, dejec
is irritability. Often the per- tion and worry. ThE
son is aware of the problem,, depressed person is ar
but feels unable to cope or unhappy individual with
to do anything td correct it. pessimistic outlook on life.
I am not speaking about The depressed person ma:
temporary bouts of mild worry constantly over somE
depression, we sometimes act committed years earlier
refer to as the 'blues' or but is unable to remove th
'being in the dumps.' feelings of guilt and con
These are normal periods cern.
in our lives that sometimes Again, Dr. Narramor
follow an emotionally writes: "Because he' feel
upsetting experience. unworthy and sinful, h
However, long lasting misinterprets the Word c
periods of depression are God by giving attention
symptomatic of neurosis. only to those verses whict
Many times the depth of judge and condemn. HI
the depression is totally out seems unable to accept th
of proportion to the serious- gracious plan of God's lov
ness of the problem. And and forgiveness....becaus
one thing we need to under- he feels he is unworthy c
stand is that the person love and forgiveness."
thus depressed is, by and Sometimes th
large, unable to help them- depressed person respond
selves. So often we either to counseling. Some case
say or think that the person need to see a medical doc
should 'gqt a life,' pull tor for medication to ai
themselves out of the them in overcoming th
depression and get on with depression.
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A Women's Pregnancy
Center of Marianna is fea-
turing Pam Tebow as the
keynote speaker at their
Celebration of Life Benefit
Banquet set for Thursday,
April 16, at 6:30 p.m. at
the Chipola College Arts
Center. This event is spon-
sored by Baptist Collegiate,
Ministry.
Pam, whose son, Tim
Tebow, is the 2007
Heisman Trophy winner, is
uniquely qualified to speak
on behalf of a ministry.that
serves women in troubled
pregnancies.
The mother of four chil-
dren, Pam was not a likely,
candidate for a difficult
pregnancy as she. and her
husband, Bob Tebow,
planned for yet another
child in 1986. Yet it was in
the unforeseen circum-
stances of a common
Philippine disease that
Pam experienced the great-
est threat to their hoped-for
child. An amoeba is a sim-
ple protozoa that looks like:
a grey blob under a micro-
scope. In a human's body,
however, it multiplies and
produces a severe illness,
severe enough that it caus-
es the death of 100,000
people annually. Before
Pam knew she was preg-
nant, she had contracted
amoeba and took the nec-
essary medicine to save her
life. Upon the discovery of
her pregnancy, however,
her doctor told them their
developing child would be
better off aborted because
of irreversible damage due
to the side-effects of the
strong antibiotic.
The Tebows refused to
accept this prognosis and
sought other help. No local
doctor would serve them in
their decision to have their
baby. They travelled out of
country to receive prenatal
care. On August 14, 1987,
Parh delivered their fifth
baby who, though slightly
under-weight at the time,
has mrde up substantially
as the now 6-foot, 3-inch,
240-pound left-hander who
faces. 300-pound defensive
Pam, Tebow
linemen. This January
Tim Tebow led his team,
the Florida Gators, to their
second national champi-
onship in three years.
"Timmy, as his family still
calls him, also won the
2007 Heisman Trophy, the
first. ever awarded to an
underclassman.
The Tebows' deep faith
is the reason they made
such a decision for life
which .went against their
doctor's directive.. The
STebow family' served in the
Philippines, where Bob
was born, and he still leads
evangelistic crusades, min-
isters in orphanages and
supports a large team of
indigenous pastors. Such a
commitment reflects Bob
Tebow's parents' 20 years
of service as missionaries in
the Asian country. Now,
Bob's son, Tim, believes
missions could be his life
call, after his football
career.
In an ESPN interview
Bob Tebow expressed his
family's desire, "We were
not looking for a platform to
preach. While football was
the vehicle, our whole point
in life is to honor the Lord:"
Tim shares this convic-
tion with his dad, as he
strives to live out the mean-
ing of his -name, "honoring
God."
Tim's hero is Danny
Wuerffel, another
Christian, quarterback,
1996 Heisman winner, and
See TEBOW, page 2
Woman's Club mar4 s International
Day with feast from around the world
BY AILEEN McQUAGGE
"England, Ireland,
China...and points East,
West, North, and South -"
How can one enjoy the
taste of exotic places with-
out leaving home? How???
'Well, do as the enter-
prising Blountstown
Woman's Club members-
did Thursday, March 19,
2009, when they celebrat-'
ed International Day at
their luncheon at the W.T.
Neal Civic Center.
In lieu of the usual
"brown bag',, lurch,. each
'clubwoman' brought a
Covered Dish representa-
tive of a foreign country's
cuisine.
V.P. J.P Dunbar wel-
comed everyone and then
opened the meeting.
Linda Smith gave the
Devotion based on John 14:
16-18... "Although Jesus
had only a short time on
earth before His life was
over, He left us saying, 'I
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She closed with a prayer
and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Lunch was served and
what a tasty arid memo-
rable meal! Exotic dishes
took us ladies to taste foods
of Japan, Italy, Ireland,
Mexico, etc. The- club-
women identified their cov-
ered dishes and told a little
.about the country of origin.
'During lunch, the Door
Prize drawing was held.
Frances Price won a
charming ceramic vase
topped with a sweet angel.
-The ladies sampled:
chicken and rice with
almonds (China), Greek
salad, sausage and sauer-
kraut (Germany), corned
beef and cabbage (Irish),
six-cheese spaghetti casse-
role (Italy), Taco Salad
(Mexico), German choco-
late cake, etc.
The crowning glory -
cherry cheesecake!
Hostesses Jo Johnson
and Clara McCroan were
responsible for the colorful
international decorations -
flowers, flags, and ribbons -
and the delicious dessert.
After a brief business
session, the meeting was
adjourned.
VP Dunbar thanked
everyone for participating
in this lovely event. She
also thanked the hostesses
for creating such a lovely
atmosphere' and for provid-
ing the dessert and drinks.
We look forward to
meeting again in April. '.:
Sassy S t., Blssors
(Corner of Evans & 4tth St., Blountstown)
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.OPENING DAY OF BASEBALL~
Take me out to the ballgame!
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Free paddling trip planned on
Apalachicola River Saturday
The Apalachicola
Riverkeeper and the
Franklin County Parks and
Recreation Department
will sponsor another of the
FREE educational pad-
dling programs at Franklin
County's newly acquired
Indian Creek Public Park.
The upcoming trip is sched-
uled for Saturday, March
28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The park is located on
North Bayshore Drive in
Eastpoint, FL. The ICE
paddling trips are sched-
uled for the fourth Saturday
of every month year round.
A short educational talk
will be followed by a 3.5
hour kayak/canoe trip led
*by experienced
Riverkeeper Staff and
Volunteers.
.No boat? A limited num-
ber of kayaks, PFD's, and
paddles are available
through the Apalachicola
Riverkeeper. Or bring your
own kayak or canoe along
with PFDs & paddle.
Participants should bring
water and lunch and be
comfortable paddling open
water,, tidal streams, and
narrow creeks teeming with
wildlife. Participants should
be prepared to use their
vehicles as shuttles to water
access locations.
The exact location of the
paddle trip will be governed
by weather conditions -and
the skill level of the partici-
pants.
Reservations are
required and can be made
by e-mail or by calling the
Apalachicola Riverkeeper
office at 850-653-8936.
Calhoun County's Dixie
Youth Baseball season is
officially underwayafter
opening ceremonies
Saturday morning at Sam
Atkins Park.
Coaches from each of
the teams in the league
introduced their players.
jThe Blountstown Fire
Department presented the
flags and Lisa Adams Yonr
performed the Star-
Spangled Banner.-School
Superintendent Tommy
McClellan (left) got the
games underway by toss-
* ing out the first pitch.
Stop by the park on
Tuesday and. Friday to
check out the action!
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fishing issues will be on agenda win not T
STlhi Florida Fish and Guidelines. through March 31 closed least five days prior to April
Wildine Conservation In addition, 'the recreational harvest season 15 by' contacting the with salad
Commission (FWC) ,will. Commission; will consider for gag grouper in Gulf FWC's Office of Human i 'CocoiateChip
meet at the Tallahassee- granting an easement to state waters. Resources at 1850-488- Plain C512502' Ch
Leon County Civic Center
April 15-16. FWC meet-
ings are open to public par-
ticipation.
On Wednesday, April
15, the agenda will focus on
inland issues.
Commissioners will consid-
er draft rules concerning
taking and" possession of
wild freshwater turtles and
regulations governing
establishment and opera-
tion of game farms. The
Commission will review
and consider a draft rule
removing the peregrine fal-
coh from Florida's list of
endangered species. Final,
action on those proposed
rules will take place at a
later meeting.
Also on Wednesday,
Commissioners plan to
take final action on rules to
establish hunting season
dates and other regulations
for, the Kissimmee Chain of -
Lakes Area and .the
Babcock Ranch Preserve.
Wednesday's agenda
also- includes consideration
of the revised Gopher
Tortoise Permitting
the City of Punta Gorda for.
installation of a 1,500-foot
wastewater line across the
Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M.
Webb Wildlife
Management Area.
On Thursday, the
Commission will address&
marine fisheries issues. A
final public hearing will be
held on a proposed rule
that would establish admin-
istrative penalties for blue
crab management program
violations.
Commissioners also will
consider draft rules for
grouper thdt would be con-
sistent with anticipated fed-
eral regulations intended to
help reduce fishing pres-
sure so that grouiper fishing
in ,the Gulf of Mexico can
improve in the future.
These, proposed rules
would decrease the daily
recreational aggregate bag
limit for grouper from five
fish to four per person and
include all shallow-water
groupers (black, red, yel-
lowfin, scamp, yellow-
mouth, rock hind and red
hind) in the existing Feb. 1
The proposed grouper
rules also would reduce the
commercial minimum-size
limit for Gulf red grouper,
and for all importation and
sale of red grouper, from 20
inches to 18 inches .total
length and eliminate the
Feb. 15 through March '14
commercial harvest closure
for red, .gag and black
grouper in Gulf state
waters. Pending federal
rules will reduce the overall
commercial harvest of
grouper in the Gulf through
lower harvest quotas and
an important spawning sea-
son/area closure.
In other marine fisheries
action, the Commission will
review and' discuss
Florida's permit fishery and
various federal marine fish-
eries management issues.
The meeting will con-
vene at 8:30 a.m. both
days. The civic center is at
505 West Pensacola St. in
Tallahassee.
Anyone requiring spe-
cial accommodations to
participate in the meeting
should advise the FWC at
UF Extension agents give advice on
how best to deal with unwanted pets
BY MICKIE ANDERSON
University of Florida
For some, turning an
unwanted pet loose may
seem the only thing to do,
but University of Florida
extension agents are work-
ing to get out the message
that it can be dangerous for
the animal and disastrous
for the environment.,
With a slew of invasive
creatures -- everything
from monkeys to pythons --
wreaking havoc tihinl.ughout
Florida's terrestrial, fresh-
water and marine ecosys-
terns, three Institute of
Food and Agriculture
Sciences experts put their
heads together to find a
way to help put a dent in
the problem.
They decided to turn
their attention first to the
state's pet store owners and
workers, because nearly all
of those creatures causing
problems out in the wild
started off as someone's
pet.
Using small grants from
UF extension and the
Tampa Bay Estuary
Program, Flagler County
Sea Grant extension agent
Maia McGuire, Osceola
County natural resources
extension agent Eleanor
Foerste and Steve Johnson,
a Hillsborough County-
based assistant professor in
wildlife ecology, put togeth-
er a campaign aimed at
educating those who sell
pets and pet supplies,
because they often have
the most contact 'with
someone thinking about
buying such a pet.
"People get cute little.
See PETS, page 7
6411.
If you are hearing- or
speech-impaired, contact
the FWC using the Florida
Relay Service at 800-955-
8771 (TDD) or 800-955-
8770 (voice).
The full agenda is avail-
able online at
MyFWC.com/COMMIS-
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Wildcats to host Cottondale
Friday at "The Cotton Patch"
Track Stars
The Blountstown track
team. was strutting their
stuff in Liberty County
last week during a track
meet. The next meet is
set for today, Mar. 25,
at 3:30 p.m. CT in
Bristol.
Above, relay team
members include
(kneeling) Alfonso
Hernandez-Flores,
(standing) Tyler
-Prowant, Zach Segers,
Alex Deason, and-Tarak
Amin.
At left, Demarco
Johnson takes aim dur-
ing the shotput event.
Watch for more track
photos in next week's
edition. ..
Calhoun Horsemen, Liberty
Diamond Dawgs in Classic
The Big Bend Baseball
League Showcase Classic is
set_ for' Saturday and
Sunday, Mar. 28 and 29, at
Therrell Field on U.S. 90 in
Chattahoochee. The event
is being hosted by the
Chattahoochee Red Birds.
The Jackson Jays wil
open the Classic at 2 p.m.
ET on Saturday against the
Quincy All Star's. The
Chattahoochee Redbirds
will take on the ,Calhoun
County Horsemen at 4:30
p.m. ET. '
Sunday's lineup
includes the Bay County
Brewers vs. the Gulf
County Drive at 2 p.m. ET.
The Liberty' Diamond
Dawgs will go up against
the Tallahassee Knights at
4:30 p.m.
Come check out the new
league! .
ALTHA, MARCH 19--
The Altha Wildcats were
swept last Thursday by the
Munroe Bobcats (12-2) for
the first time in three sea-
sons by a 12-2 score. It
was the identical score of
their first 'game earlier this
season.
NETS
Kyle Skipper, 9 years old,
bagged his first deer, a but-
ton spike, during doe season
Christmas eve. He shot the
deer from over 15 yards
away while hunting with his
daddy.
We're proud of you, Kyle!!
Love, Mom, Dad & Cole
Email.us
The Wildcats (2-9; 2-2,
2-2A) plated their runs in
the fifth inning. Jeremy
O'Bryan poked a single
into left centerfield. With
one out Jacob Warner
reached on a fielder's
choice to the left side. Jake
Edenfield reached on a
two-out fielding error by
the centerfielder that
allowed O'Bryan to cross
the dish. Ethan Byler
slapped a RBI single to left
centerfield that brought
Warner home.
Altha's other 2 hits in
the game were credited to
Edenfield who had a single
in the .first inning and
Warner slammed a double
into the right centerfield
fence in the third inning.
SNEADS, MARCH
20-After scoring four
unearned runs off of three
Wildcats' errors in the first
inning, the Sneads Pirates
(7-5; 3-2, 2-2A) were on
their way to run-ruling
Altha in 6 innings, 10-0.
Although he was sad-
dled with the loss, Ethan
Byler (2-2) gave up only 4
earned runs off of 8 hits' and
those runs came in the
sixth inning.
The Wildcats (2-9; 2-3,
2-2A) only had 4 hits (all
singles) in the game They
were provided by: Ethan
Byler, Jake Edenfield,
Corey Johnson and Caleb-
Morris.
Altha began a seven-
game home stand this past
Monday when they hosted
South Montgomery
.County Academy from
Grady, AL. This Friday at
6:00 pm (CT) they'll enter-
tain the Cottondale
Hornets in a district duel.
GO WILDCATS AND
I'LL SEE YOU AT THE
GAMES!!!
Varsity Lady Tigers fall to Sneads
and Marianna, J.V. girls mark wins
BY KELLI PEACOCK
News Editor.
The Blountstown varsi-
ty Lady Tigers took two
losses last week, while the
J.V girls celebrated a pair
of wins. -
BHS hosted Marianna
Mar. 12 and the varsity
girls were defeated, 15-1.
Ellen Williams (1-3) took
the loss on the mound. At
the plate, Anna Kelly led
the team with a double.
Brittany Griffin, Montoya
Carter, and Cherie Hires
each had a single.
In J.V. action against
Marianna, the BHS girls
won 6-2. Genny Starr was
the winning pitcher.
Offensively, Caitlin Crocker
Tebow conti
Gator who also elected to
make a public profession of,
his faith and live according-
ly. Tim seeks to emulate his
hero and is deeply aware of
the circumstances of his
birth of which his mother
reminds him, "I guess it
was a little more dramatic
because we ,saw the miracle
of Timmy's birth and we
continually reminded him,
God has a special plan for
your life."
In his acceptance
speech for the most presti-
gious honor in college ath-
letics, Tim Tebow said, "I'd
just like to first start off by
thanking my Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ, who
brought in a double. Shayla
Chason had two singles and
two runs scored.
The next day, the Lady
Tigers traveled to Sneads
and the varsity girls were
defeated, 2-0. Brittany
Griffin was the losing pitch-
er for BHS. Leading hitters
were Hires, Carter, -and
Sierra Chason with a single
each.
The tables were turned
for the J.V girls as. they
edged Sneads, 6-5. Starr
took the win on the mound.
Shayla Chason and Kaycee
Yon had two singles a piece.
Amber Burch and
Kimberly Jenks each had a
double with two RBIs for
Jenks. Brantley Lee,
Caitlin Crpcker, and Ann
nued
gave me the ability to play
football." .
Pam Tebow will be shar-
ing her story at the
Thursday, April 16th, A
Women's Pregnancy Center
of Marianna Benefit
Banquet. This pregnancy
center is supported through
private donations anrd
serves women in the
Jackson County area with
free and confidential servic-
es which include pregnancy
tests, ultrasounds, referrals
and material assistance.
For information on
attending the banquet, call
the Center at (850) 526-
HOPE (4673).
Marie Silcox each provided
a single.
The Lady Tigers were
runners-up in a Dothan
tournament over the week-
end and took on Liberty
County Monday night
(details unavailable at
press time). They will take
two weeks off for senior trip
and spring break.
Pets cont'd-
animals, and they forget
that they get bigger, and
that what goes in has to.
come out," McGuire said. .
Another factor: Today's
disposable world.
"We don't keep things,"
Foerste said.. "Our genera-
tion probably isn't creating
a lot of antiques."
Tips include:
Contacting a pet store
about what to do, or to see if
the store would be interest-
ed in taking the pet back.
Looking to hobbyist or
rescue groups to see if they
can help find the pet a new
home.
Donating the animal to
a local aquarium, zoo,
school or nature center.
Contacting a veterinar-
ian or pet store for advice
about humane disposal.
Checking with the
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
at www.MyFWC.com
about pet amnesty days.
For more, visit
http://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/
pet_survey.shtml
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The Blountstown Middle School Choir recently performed at the Florida Vocal Association,
Music Performance Assessment. They made an overall score of excellent, the second highest.
score possible. Choir members are (front row) Heather Pdrrish; Jaimin Martinez, Hope Jerkins,
Emily Bailey, Brittany Bailey, (second row) Ebony Jackson, Bobbie Hammond, Alexis Butler,
Reagine Simmons, Alyssa Lytle, Octavia Engram, Sarah Cook, Emily Childress, Desiree' Roney,
Chloey McLeod, Seth Alderman, Nikki Darnell, Corby Davis, Casey Johnson, Brianna 'Jerkins,
Kristal Cooley, Jordan Willis, (third row) Keyna Baker, Jenny Lytle, Shantel Barrett, Laura Ridley,
Santanna Cataldo, Sarah Liffick, Dondvon Ebersole, Thomas Howell, Colby Mullins, Alecid
Ethridge,' Olivia 'Atkiris, Audrey Lynn Ryals, Callie Melvin, Heather Yoder, (fourth row) Dimitri
Simmons, Austin Capps;.Aaron Boyd, Walker Strawn, Branton Vickery, Benjamin Walden, Wyatt
Thurman, Elijah Boyd, Tommy Futch, McKenzie O'Neal, and Chris Wielichowski. The choir was
under the direction of Janet Edewaard. The accompanist was Hope Peacock and flutist wqs Kat
Dallas. The choir would liketo thank all the parents and faculty members who came for support!
The Blountstown Middle School
SChoir recently participated in
District Solo and Ensemble
Festival i rp Panama City Four
ensembles of 1.2-16 singers p
performed. The ensembles were
under the diecfith of Janel
Edewoard Accompanist was ,
Hope Peacock The BMS Choir
would liketo Ihonk all mte par-
ents arid faculty members who
attended this event.
TOP RIGHT: The girls' ensemble
made a good rating, the third ',7 ..
highest score possible. Those .. ..,
members were Kristadl Cooley,
S6ntanna.Cataldo, Heather
Perrish, Kerri Golder; Corby
S Davis Shantel Barrett, Brianna
Jbrkins, Reagitne Simmons,
,Hope Jerkins, Nikki Darnell, qnd
Emily Bailey.
BOTTOM RIGHT: The mixed
ensemble made on excelleni rat-
ing. Ihe second highest score .
S possible. Those members, were' McKenzie 0 Neol, Desiree' Roney, Ebony Jackson, Brittany, Bailey,
Bobbie Hammond, Sarah: Cook, ,Emily Childress, Audrey, Lynn Ryals, Heather Yoder, Chloey McLeod,,
SeinlAldcermar, Case, Johnson Kenya Baker, Wyatt Thurmor. and Tommy Futch. NOTE.-Photos
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Spring breakers offered tips
to prevent a sexual assault
As more than 250,000'
students hit Florida beach-
6s for 2009 "Spring
Break," the Florida,
Department of Health
(DOH) reminds Floridians
that sexual assault is a seri-
ous situation affecting stu-
dents and other individuals
, of varying ages throughout
our state.
.. "Spring break is a time
when soyne students drink.
rhore 'alcohol and are, in
unfamiliar environments.
both of which can add to
the risk of sexual assault,"
said Annette Phelps,
'A.R.N.p., ,M.S.N., DOH
IDivisiori Director of Family,
Health Services.
i Sexual violence includes
qfiy unwanted contact that
is sexual in nature. It cani
include sexual harassment.
date rape, stranger rape,
marital or partner rape. It
can- affect people of any'
gender, age, ethnicity, sexu-
al orientation or ability.
Perpetrators of sexual
assault. can be friends,
acquaintances, family
members or strangers.
According to the
National Institute ofr
Justice, 20-25% of women
in college reported experi-
encing an attempted or
completed rape in college.
This'is a time to focus pub-
lic attention on the devas-
tating effects of sexual vio-.
lence and encourage every-
one to become better
informed about this major
public health issue.
The National Crime
Prevention Council pro-
vides the following tips to
minimize ,the risk of sexual
assault:
V Be Alertl
V Show that you're in
control-walk with confi-
dence.
V /Be aware of your sur-
roundings. Know who's out
there and what's going on.
V Doh't let alcohol or
other drugs fog your judg-
ment.
V Be assertive. Don't
let Lanyone violate your
space. -
V, Trust Your Instincts!
V Uneasy? Uncomfort-
able? Get Out!
V Don't be embarrassed
to make a scene. You know
what's best for you.
DOH promotes, protects
and 'improves the health 0of
all people in Florida. For:
more information on sexual
violence prevention, visit
the DOH websitee,' at
www.doh.state.fl.us/fami-
ly/svpp or visit, the National
Sexual Violence Resource
Center at www.nsvrc.org.
'Tb find a rape crisis center
near you, visit
www.fcasv.,org or call .the
toll-free ;hotline at (888)
956-7273.
CHIPOLA AUTO STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT ELECTRIC VEHICLES-Students in the Chipola
College Automotive Technology program recently learned about new battery technology for
automobiles. Ron and Fran Fahs of the Electric Vehicle Initiative demonstrated their 100 MPG
plug-in hybrid which uses a lithium battery bank to greatly improve fuel economy. For infor-
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GED testing dates set for
April 8-9 at Adult School
Tommy McClellan,'
.Superintendent of Schools
announces that the-General
Education Development,
test (GED) will be given in
Calhoun County, on
Wednesday, April 8, and
Thursday, April 9, begin-
ning at 1:00 P.M. each
afternoon. The, test site-
will be the Calhoun County
Adult School- .located
between the football field
and Harveys on Charlie
Johns Street.
Based on state law, per-
sonsz shall be eligible to take
the test if they are 18 years
of age or older. Those, who
meet this age requirement
and wish to take the tests
for a high school diploma
must submit an application
to Vicki Davis, General
Supervisor, at the Calhoun
County School Board
Office, 20859 East Central
Avenue, Room G-20,.
Blountstown, Florida locat-
ed in the basement of the
Calhoun County
Courthouse. This should
be done by 4:00 RM.
Tuesday, April- 7, 2009.-;
Persons residing outside of
Calhoun County will .have
to receive special permis-
sion from the GED Testing.
Office in Tallahassee before
they are eligible to take the
test in Calhoun County.*
Please. be 'prepared to
pay the fee for taking the
tests at the time you come
* fill out the application. The
costs for taking the test will
be $11.00 for each test if
you wish to take less than"
the full battery of five test,
and $55.00' if you wish the
full battery of five tests. It
would be helpful if you
bring the correct change
when you come to register
and pay your fees. All
applicants need to bring
your social security card,
and a driver's license or
picture ID when register-
ing. All materials needed
for testing will be furnished
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further information call Examiner at 674-8661.
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Voluntary Pre-K signup
for fall begins April 6
Voluntary Pre-K certifi-
cates of eligibility for the
2009-10 school year will be
issued starting April 6,
2009. Registration for a
VPK certificate will take
place at the Early Learning
Coalition Office located in
the Blountstown Public
Library beginning at 8:00
a.m.
The Blountstown
Branch of the Early
Learning Coalition is only
open on Mondays and
Wednesday. Your child
must be 4 years old by
September 1, 2009 in order
to be eligible for the VPK
Program. Please bring the
following to obtain a VPK
certificate:
Your child's birth cer-
tificate
Your child's social
security card
Your proof of physical
address
Your photo ID
The fall 2009 VPK
Program will be offered at
Altha Public School,
Blountstown Elementary
School, and Carr School.
Each school has a limited
number of slots.
Children will be regis-
'tered on a first come first
serve basis. Once you
receive a VPK certificate,
you should take the VPK
certificate to the school of
your choice to have your
child placed on the VPK
list. You will be notified at
a later date if your child will
be able to attend based on
the number of allotted slots
at each school site.
If you have questions,
please contact the Early
Learning Coalition Office at
674-9488 or the Special
Programs Office at 674-
8734 ext. 227, 228, or 229.
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f BLOUNTSTOWN
STOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
FSU High Magnetic Field Laboratory visits Altha School
On March 3, Mrs. Rehberg's 7th and 8th Grade Comprehensive Science classes wel-
comed Carlos Villa from the FSU Mag Lab to Altha School. During the visit, the students:
discussed the colors of light, and then they were able to use spectrum (diffraction grating):
glasses to observe the different spectra. The students then used a spectral analysis chart to
identify certain gasep that were located in spectrum light tubes.
Students learn .while having
fun in after school program
Blountstown Elementary
School just completed a six
week after school program.
A group of first through fifth
grade students were selected
to attend. Each grade met
Monday through Thursday
from 2:40 to .5:00 p.m.
Students worked, oo reading
and math skills by doing lots
offun learning activities ,
The activities were
designed around -children's
books they were reading and ,
skills worked o0i in the class- .
room. The last week students
read and did activities wilh
some of Dr. Seuss' books ,
To celebrate the last day
all the students joined togerni-
er' ib ,w.1tch Horton Hears A '
Who. -While enjoying a losty
shdbk. The students had a
blast and learned lot wrile
having fun!
A special thanks to the
parents for allowing your
child: to attend and to the
teachers for working to make this an enjoyable learning experience for the students.
BLOUNTSTOWN
HIGH SCHOOl NEWS
BHS team wins overall at
Chipola Brain Bowl tourney
NHS Induction
by: Kimberley Taylor
On TUesday, March 17,
the National Honor Society
had their annual formal
induction ceremony for new
members. This ceremony
recognizes character, schol-
arship, leadership and serv-
ice. NHS was excited to
induct a large group of 34
new members.
After the ceremony, par-
ents and initiates were
invited to the library for a
reception where they were
served delicious refresh-
ments prepared by the
NHS members. The presi-
dent of the National Honor
Society is Meagan Benton,
the Vice President is Tarak
Amin and the Secretary
and Treasurer is Valerie
..A
States. The NHS sponsor,
Mrs. Allyson Howell, is
thrilled to have 66 mem-
bers in the club which now
is the largest group of NHS
members that she has had,
since her sponsorship!
FBLA Blood Drive
by: Ashlea Hester
FBLA held their second
blood drive of the year with
Southeastern Community
Blood Drive last Tuesday,
March 17. Forty five stu-
dents and staff members
participated, receiving
"Donors Rock" t-shirts for
their blood donations.
FBLA sponsor Mrs.
Perdue was extremely
pleased with the outcome.
FBLA holds this blood
drive twice a year as a com-
munity service project.
Brain Bowl
by: Ariel Savell
On Friday, March 20th,
Blountstown Brain Bowl
Team traveled to Chipola
to compete in the 5th
Annual Chipola Brain
Bbwl Tournament.
Blountstown Red team won
1st place overall. Team
members were Daniel
Leonard, Max Herndon,
Laura'Stoltzfus, and Harlea
Perdue.
Blountstown Black
team came in 5th place
overall. Team members
were David Leonard,
Caitlyn Stewart, Ashley
Adams, and Tarak Amin.
See BHS NEWS, page 14
Registration now
underway for
Voluntary Pre-K
summer program
Voluntary Pre-K regis-
tration for the summer 2009
Session is being conducted
now at the Early Learning
Coalition office located in
the Blountstown Public
Library on Mondays and
Wednesday from 8:00 -
2:00 p.m. To attend the
summer 2009 VPK session,
your child must be 4 years
old by September 1,- 2009.
Please bring the following to
register your child:
Your child's birth cer-
tificate
Your child's social secu-
rity card
Your proof Of physical
address
Your photo ID
The summer 2009 VKP
Program will be offered at
Blountstown Elementary
School. Transportation will
not be provided, during the
summer session.
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OB :1ITAIES I :
DORIS JEAN
EBERSOLE
Mrs. Doris Jean
Ebersole, 58, of
Blountstown, passed away
Thursday, March 19, 2009,
in Blountstown.
Mrs. Ebersole had lived
in Blountstown since 1995,
moving here from' Ontario,
Canada. She was a home-
maker and a member of
RiverTown Community
Church where she was'
active in children's ministry
and Life Group.
She was preceded in.
death .by her mother,
Deliah Swartzentruber, and
a brother, Earl
Swartzentruber, Jr. -
She is survived by her
husband, Marlin Ebersole,
of.Blountstown; two sons,
Kevin Ebersole and his
wife, Sarai, of Blountstown
and Nathan Ebersole and
his wife, Sharon, of
S Blountstown; two daugh-
ters, Sharon Hobbie and
her husband, Stewart, of
Blountstown and Lynrette
Wise and her husband,
Richard, ."of Blountstown;
her father, Earl
Swartzentruber, ,of'
C ha mb e r s bur g ,
Pennsylvania, and her step-
mother, Mabel
Swartzentruber, of
Lancaster, Pennsylvania;
two brothers', Glenn
Swartzentruber of Canton,
Pennsylvania, and, Daniel
Swartzentruber of
Fayettville, Pennsylvahia; a,
sister,' Judy Hess, of
Canton, Pennsylvania, and
two ; grandchildren,
Dornavan and Victoria.
A graveside service was
held at 10:30 a.m.,
Saturday, March 21, at'
Nettle Ridge Cemetery
with Reverend Paul Smith
officiating. A memorial
service will be held at 1:30
p.m., Saturday, March 28,
at RiverTown Community
Church. In lieu"of flowers,
contributions may be made
to RiverTown Community
Church, 19359 State. Road
'71, Blountstown, Florida
32424 or Covenant
Hospice, 4440 Lqf4ar.ette St
- #C, Marianna, FL 32446.
Adams Funeral Home is
in charge of the arrange-
ments (ph. 674-5449 or
online at
www.adamsfh.com).
CHARLES (DOC) ELLIS
LEWIS .
Mr.. Charles (Doc) Ellis
Lewis, of Blountstown. FL,
formerly of, Ashford, AL,'
passed away March .6,,
2009; at Bay Medical
Center in. Panama City.
Florida. He was 65.
Mr. Lewis was born and
raised in Ashford, AL 'on
October 11, 1943, to the
late Cleveland A. Lewis
and, Louise Holtbn Lewis.
He spent the past 35 years
in Blountstown arid worked
in the produce department
at various grocers as well as
being self-employed as a
produce vendor.:. He was'
employed by Rich's IGA in
Wewahitchka, FL.
A private memorial
service for Mr. Lewis will
be held at a later date.
He is preceded in death
by his .parents; a brother,
Lymoid Peters, of Dothan,
AL and several half broth-
ers and sisters.
He is survived by his
sons, Keith (Twyla) Lewis,
Ozark, Colby Lewis, Echo,
AL; granddaughters, Callie
and Robyn, Ozark, AL;
brothers, J. D. (Verna)
Lewis, Ocala, FL, Donald
(Judy) Lewis, Jackson, TN,.
Russell (Judy) Lewis,
Ashford, AL; sisters, Pat
Pipkins, Birmingham, AL,
Diane (Stanley) Wilhite,
Leesburg, FL. Polly (Phil)
Tew, Brandon, MS; several
nieces and nephews.
Southern Heritage
Funeral Home &'i
Crematory, in Dothan was
in charge of arrangements
(ph. 334-702-1712).
FRANK STASIELUK
Frank Stasieluk, 75, of
Bristol,' passed away
Thursday, March 19, 2009,
in Blountstown.
,Mr. Stasieluk was born
in New York, but had lived
in Bristol for many years.
He is survived by a
brother, Charlie Stasieluk,
of Baldwin Park,
California.
* Memorialization will be
by cremation.
Adams Funeral Home is
in charge of the arrange-
ments (ph. 674-5449 or
online at www.adamsfh
.corn).
WALLACE DEAN
(STICK) WILLIAMS
Mr.) Wallace Dean
(Stick) ,Williams, 48, of
Blountstown, FL, passed
away early Wednesday
morning, March 18, 2009,
in Blountstown..
Wallace was born in
Jackson County and had
lived in Calhoun County for
most of his life. He was" a
truck driver with Tri-State
Land and Timber Co. in
Blountstown and was of the
Protestant faith.
He ,was; preceded in
death by his father, Wallace
F. Williams.
Survivors include his
wife, Donna Williams, of
Blountstown; 'his: mother,
Sarda,' Jackson, of
Blountstown; three ions,
.Wallace Zackriah Mitchell
Williams' of. Bloilntstown,
Royce Walsingham and his
wife, Hope, of Altha, and
Monte Walsingham. of
Blountstown; two daugh-
ters, Claressa- DeAnn
Williams and her fiancee.
STory Stone, of
Blountstown, and Tonya
Williams and her fiancee,
Earl Fenton, of New York;
two bi, others, Wesley
Williams of, Blountstown
and Joseph Williams of
Texas; one sister, Nona
I Borelli, and her .husband,.
Oby,' of Blountstown;) one,
grandchild. David Stonie IL;
and '.,several nieces,'
nephews, aunts, .and
uncles.
Funeral services were
held Friday, March 20, at 7
p.m. i at Peavy Funeral
: Home Chapel with Mr. Otis
Watson officiating.
Memorialization was by
cremation.
All arrangements were
under the. direction of
Marlon Peavy at Peavy
Funeral Home in
Blountstown (ph. 674-
2266).
The family wishes to
thank its many friends for
all your well wishes,' food
and the many words of con-
solation and deeds of love
during this time of bereave-
ment.
For those friends and
family who came across the
mile to say "We Love You"
we thank youl
May God bless you and
please :keep us in your
prayers. .
SThe family of
Marie Barfield
The family of Wallace
Dean "Stick" Williams
would like to express a very
special thank you to every-
one that sent prayers,
cards, and food during our
extreme time of loss. A
very blessed thank you to
all that came to the memo-
rial service and all who
came to remember him.
His children and I will be
forever grateful for
strength. You all will be in
our heart and prayers for-
ever.
May God bless and keep
each and every one of you.
Donna Williams &
Children
Carr Chapel Advent
Christian Church would
like to thank everyone who
helped make our dinner
and raffle on March 13th a
success.
We would like to con-
gratulate Sue Price for win-
ning the Walmart gift card'
and E.J. Land the winner of
the Lowes gift card. Also
we would like to send a spe-
cial thank you to all the
local businesses who pre-
ordered and bought dinner
plates and the special peo-
ple who gave any donations
to the youth program.
Thank you to all the
people who helped prepare
and serve the dinner plates.
We would like to thank
Glen Kimbrel for allowing
us the space at the square
and also David Tatum for
the tent that was used.
Thank you, everyone.
Easter egg making
time at First PHC
The women of the First
Pentecostal Holiness
Church in Blountstown are
in the Easter spirit again.
The egg making is going on
from Mar. 23 through Apr.
8. '
You may fax your order
in at 674-8864, Attn: Dot.
Or you may call or come by
and place your' order. We'
will also be selling the eggs
at the. River ,Valley
Marketplace in downtown
Blountstown next to
Wakulla Bank on Saturday,
Apr. 4.,
Eggs with a flower are
$1 and eggs with a name
are $1.50. The eggs are
chocolate covered peanut
butter or coconut.
St. Mary holding
photo fundraiser
St.. Mary Missionary
Baptist Church Pastor's
Aide Ministry will !be host-
Living or Dying,
Romans' 14:8
I remember when I was
a teen I saved my money
and bought a 1931 Model
A Ford for $50. I thought I
was the cat's meow. I had a
qar with a one piece wind-
shield, sire wheels and an
armrest in the back seat. I
ing an Easter picture
fundraiser on Easter
Sunday, April 12, at the
church.
Come have your family
photo taken or take one
with your friend or church
family. The cost is 4 x 6-$5,
5 x 7-$7, 8 x 10-$10, or a
package consisting of 1-8 x
10, 2-5 x 7, and 2-4 x 6 for
$25. Walk-ins' are wel-
come.
For more information,
contact Evangelist Patricia
Mosley or Sister Elsie,
Fitzpatrick at 850-718-
3710 or 674-8653.
Easter egg hunt
at Carr Advent
Carr Chapel Advent
Christiap Church would
like to announce that we will
be having an Easter Egg
Hunt ,at the church in
Clarksville on April 12th at
9:30 a.m., All' community
kids are welcome to this
event.
More information as the
event gets closer. Any
cherished that car because I
bought it with my own
money from a part-time job
I had:at the time. It was
really mine.
Ownership is tremen-
dously important to us. We
own houses, cars, antiques,
furniture, clothes, glass-
ware, etc. In a sense, par-
ents own their children.
Society peppers us with the
message that "prude of
ownership" is a worthwhile
goal.
'As Christians, we must
look at ownership different-
ly than those who do not'
live for Jesus Christ. When
we surrender our 'lives to6'
Christ, we relinquish into
His divine care ownership'
of ourselves and all we
have. We belong to Him,
He owns us.
What peace, what free-
dom we gain in turning.
everything over to Jesus!
As we live, we do so for
Him. And when our time
on earth, ends, He takes us
in His everlasting arms, .
carrying us from this' life to
an even better one.
I'm so glad I belong to
Jesus, are you?
SOUTHSIDE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
15164 SR 71 South, Blountstown, Fla.
SUNDAYS WEDNESDAY
Sunday School 10:00 AM Bible Study 7:00 PM
LARRY WHITE, Morning Worship 11:00 AM Kidz Jr. Bible Quiz 7:00 PM
PASTOR Children's Church 11:00 AM
482-4825 Evening Worhsip 5:00 PM
CHURCH-PHONE Kidz Sunday School
674-8884 and Church 1OAM-12Noon www.dtapps.com/southside/
Blountstown First
v Assembly of God Church
Sunday Services Pastor, Shelton Kindig
Sunday School...9i45 AM Hwy. 20 West, 13th Street
Morning Worship...11:00 AM
Evening Worship...5:00 PM Blountstown, FL
Wednesday Service...7:00 PM .850-674-4331
Meaningful Bible Study...................... 9:45 AM
Exciting Worship.............................. 11:00 AM
Bible Study & Worship...................... 6:00 PM
Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study..........6:30 PM
Pastor David Throckmorton
Located two blocks south of the Intersection Highway 20
and Main Street in Blountstown
First Baptist Church
Helping people follow in the footsteps of Christ
HEP BURN
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questions, please call
Regina Attaway at 674-
-9827.
Women's retreat
set for May 15-17
Ladies, if you're looking
for a spiritual refreshment,
we want. to invite you to
the 2009 Women's Retreat
May 15-17 at Lake
Seminole, Donalsonville,
GA, sponsored by St. Mary
M.B. Church Pastor's Aide
Ministry..
The deadline to register
is April 14. For more infor-
mation, contact Evangelist
Patricia Mosley or Sis.
Elsie Fitzpatrick at 850-
718-3710 or 674-8653.
Easter program
rehearsal planned
Rehearsal for the St.
Paul A.M.E Easter pro-
gram will be Saturday,
March 28th, at 3:00 p.m.
Participants are encour-
aged to attend to make this
program a success.
Hospice seeks sponsors,
auction items for benefit
Covenant Hospice is
seeking acea businesses to
participate in this year's
Garden' Gala. Auction
items, such as gift certifi-
cates, jewelry and artwork,
and multiple 'level sponsor-
ships are needed to support
the 4th Annual 'Garden
Gala .benefiting Covenant
Hospice, to be held on
Saturday, June 27 at The
National Guard Armory in
Marianfna.
'Hosted by. WJHG's
Neysa Wilkins, the evening
includes dinner & dancing,
silent & live auction, tast-
ings 85& exhibits and much
more.' The featured garden
art guests will find at the
event ,are 5' & 6' swings
and Adirondack rocking'
chairs that have been trans-
formed into stunning pieces
of art by local artists.
Tickets are $40 per indi-
vidual and $75 per couple.
The Garden Gala is critical
to furthering Covenant's
mission in the Mariafna
service area. "Proceeds
from the Garden Gala help
off set the $1.6 million of
indigent care; along with
contributing- to the pro-
grams not reimbursed by
Medicare, such as
Bereavement & Social
Services, Chaplain
Services, Children Support
Services and Volunteer
Programs," said Jennifer
Griffin, Development
Manager.
To become a sponsor,
donate an auction item or
for more information, con-
tact Jennifer Griffin at 482-
8520 or 209-0221; or via
email Jennifer. griffin
@covenanthospice.org.
F
DENTURE
LAB on
:REMISES
Same-Day
Service on
Repairs and
Relines Dr. Monica Bontrager, DM0and Dr. Laban Bontager, DMD
Laban Bontrager, DMD
Monica Bontrager, DMD
FAMILY DENTISTRY
12761 NW Pea Ridge Road, Bristol; FL 32321
TELEPHONE: (850)643-5417
Family
Dentist ry
Christian Home Free WillBap&t Church
19244 NE State Road 69, Blountstown, FL 32424
Sunday Services Ron Burger, Pastor
Sunday School...9:45 AM 850-674-5194
Morning Worship...11:00 AM www.christianhomefreewillbaptistchurch.org
Evening Worship...6:00 PM email: chfwbc@aol.com
Wednesday Service...6:00 PM Come Be Our Guest!
St. Mary Missionary
Baptist Church
16345 SE River Street, Blountstown, FL
DR. C.L. WILSON, PASTOR
850-674-8716 .
"We Minister To Needs Without Magnifying Faults"
Sunday School 9:30 AM Morning Worship 11:OO AM
Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 PM
General Mission & Brotherhood 2nd & 4th Saturday 10 AM
Blountstown United Methodist Church
Located on Hwy 20 directly across from
Sub-Way & McDonalds
Wednesday Bible Study...9:00 AM
Sunday School...9:45 AM
Sunday Worship... 11:00 AM
Telephone: 674-8254 Email: btownumc@yahoo.com
For Information on Placing Your Church in the Directory, Please Call 674-5041
MIOnA Deadlineoon
Monday at Noon
W. fRit t
Arrow of Trutm
by Rev. R.W. Waterman
A Thought
to oemember
., Death,
even though
S- it may scare
us-can offer
valuable
lessons about
Tim Adams how we can
FunerI s wr. -and should
live. The truth
'is that we will
all die, and .facing that truth
should make a difference in
how we live each day. While
we all lose sight of that from
*time to time, the passing of
a loved one can help us
pause and refocus in
positive ways.
How different our lives
would be if we maintained
proper relationships with'
other people and with God.
God's laws define proper
human relationships in
terms of love, considerations
ihoughtlulness. kindness,
honesty, morality, and
ethical integrity.
What comes to mind is the
age old question: "Since I
must die, how shall I live?" '
ADAMS
FUNERAL HOME
674-5449 *,643-5410
www.adamsfh.com
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CUMBAA MONUMENTS, INC.
19041 SR 20 W
Blountstown. FL 32424
850-674-4878
Faxc: 850-674-3995
.... .- ..._-. ....-.. Let us help you create a memorial that tells'
-' .- .'.' your life's story. We are experienced in the
creation of appropriate, meaningful
Serving Calhoun & Surrounding Counties. memorials that commemorate life and
Established May 1, 1963 preserve its precious memories.
For Information On Listing Your Church, Call 674-5041
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The County Record, MARCH 25, 2009, Page 11
-1 , s
Legal Notice
The Calhoun County School Board pro-
poses to introduce and amend policies for,
Calhoun County Schools as follows:
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT
CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS
CHAPtER 2-SCHOOL BOARD GOVER-
ANCY AND ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER 5-STUDENTS
CHAPTER 6-HUMAN RESOURCES
Introducing and Amepding Policy:
Policy 2.70-Prohibiting Discrimination
Policy 5 70-Suderni RA.:or.i"
P. : 6 I'C.P '...,i.T, c .:. E.mplfyment
PO[a 8' 62-7 .Prle.I .:,r 1 El tr.,C:
P fr.l 6 ??-Re or,. r.li-.:,.-..r :l
F'ci..,; .630-.v.lal.:.'. L.:'.: l, State,,
arid/or Federal Laws
Policy 6.36-Complaints Against
Employees
Policy 6.542-Family and Medical Leave
Policy 6.546-Personal Leave
Policy 6.541-Annual/Vacation Leave
Policy 6.91- Salary Schedules
Most of these policy changes are necessi-
tated by changes in statute citations by the
State of Florida. The entire proposals are
available for' viewing at the. School
Superintendent's Office,.. Room G-20,
Calhoun County Court House,
Blountstown, Florida.
A hearing will be held on the above poli-
cies in the Courthouse in Blountstown,
' Florida at the Regular School Board meet-
ing on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Kelly King, Chairperson
S.-Calhoun County School Board
Attest:
Wilson T. McClellan, Superintendent
Calhoun Courity Schools
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
Legal Notice
MT. OLIVE CEMETERY ROAD
S.C.R.A.P. PROJECT
PROJECT # 014.128
NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS
The .Calhoun County Board of County
Commissioners will receive sealed bids
from any qualified person, company or
-corporation interested in constructing:
MT. OLIVE CEMETERY ROAD
S.C.R.AP. PROJECT
Plans and specifications can be obtained
at Preble-Rish, Inc., 324 Marina Drive,
Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, (850) 227-
7200. The bid must conform to Section
287.133(3) Florida Statutes, on public
entity crimes.
This project consists of widening and',
resurfacing Mt. Olive Cemetery Road.
Completion date for these projects will be
120 days from the date of the Notice to
Proceed presented to the successful bid-
der.
Liquidated damages for failure to complete
the project on the specified date will be set
at $20Q.00 per'day.
Please indicate on.the envelope that this Is-
a sealed bid, the bid number and what the
bid is for.
Bids will be received until 12:00p.m. (C.T),
on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the Calhoun
County Clerk's Office, Calhoun County
Courthouse, 20859 Central Avenue East,
Room 130, Blountstown, Florida 32424,
and will,be opened and read aloud on
Tuesday,April 7, 2009, at 2:00p.m.(C.T.).
Cost for Plans and Specifications will be
$25.00 per set and is non-refundable.
Checks should be made.payable to PRE-
BLE-RISH, INC.
The Board of County Commissioners
reserves the right to waive informalities in'
any bid, to accept and/or reject any or all
bids, and to accept the bid that in their
judgment % be In the best interest of
Calhoun County.
If you have any questions, please call Matt
Carpenter at (850) 227-5868.
Legal Notice
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
OF.RESOLUTION
COMES NOW, the City of Blountstown,
Blountstown, Florida and gives notice of
Its adoption of a resolution abandoning
alley way described as:
All that portion of alley lying between
Lots 11, and 12 and the East 1/2 of the.
alley joining Lot 6, In Block 5, P.M.
Yon's Addition to Blountatolwn, accord
Ing to the plat thereof, as recorded In
Plat Book 1, Pages 22 and 23 of the
public records of- Calhoun County,
'Florida. .
*Proof of Publication and Notice of Public
Hearing and Resolution as adopted and
the Proof of Publication and Notice of
Resolution shall be recorded in deed
records of Calhoun County. Florida.
DATED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH,,
2009. ;
CITY OF BLOUNTSTOWN
BY: WINSTON DEASON MAYOR
ATTEST: JAMES WOODS, City Manager,
Legal Notice
2009 GRASSING CONTRACT *
NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS
The Calhoun County Board of County
Commissioners will receive sealed, bids
from any qualified person,, company .or"
corporation interested in:
2009 GRASSING CONTRACT
Bid Documepts and specifications can be
obtained at the Calhoun County
Emergency Management Office, 20859'
Central AvehUe East, Room .G-40,
Blountstown, Florida 32424, located In the
basement of the Courthouse, (850) 674-,
8075 or online at www.calhounflorida.org.
The bid must conform to Section
287.133(3) Florida Statutes, on public
entity crimes.. ,
Time on this contract will be 365 days
from the date of the Notice of Award pre-
'sented to the successful bidder.
The Board has the, option to. require
Performance and Payment Bonds.
Please indicate on the envelope that this is
a sealed bid, the bid number and what the
bid Is for.
Bids will be received until 12:00 p.m.
(C.T.), on Tuesday, April 7, 200b, at the
Calhoun County Clerk's Office, Calhoun
County Courthouse, 20859 Central.
Avenue East, Room 130, Blountstown,
Florida: 32424, and will be opened and
read aloud on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at
2:00p.m. (C.T.). /
The' Board of County Commissioners
reserves theright to waive Informallties In
any bid, to accept and/or reject any or all
bids, and to accept the bid that in their
judgment will be in the best Interest of
Calhoun County.
If you have any questions, please call Matt
Carpenter.at (850) 227-5868 or Don A.
"Sonny" O'Bryan at (850) 674-8075.
Legal Notice
LARAMORE ROAD .,
,C.l.G:P. PROJECT
PROJECT #014.126
NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS
The Calhoun County Board of County
Commissioners will .receive sealed bids
from any qualified person, company or
corporation Interested in constructing:
LARAMORE ROAD
C.I.G.P. PROJECT
Plans and specifications can be obtained
at Preble-Rish, Inc., 324 Marina Drive,
Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, (850) 227-
7200. The bid must conform to Section
287.133(3) Florida Statutes, on public
entity crimes.
,This project consists of new construction
paving of Laramore Road in Calhoun
County. *
Completion date for these projects will be
180 days from the date of the Notice to
Proceed presented to the successful bid-
der.
Liquidated damages for failure to complete
the project on the specified date will be set
at $200.00 per day.
Please Indicate on the envelope that this is
a sealed bid, the bid number and what the
bid is for.
Bids will be received until 12:00 p.m.
(C.T), on Tuesday, April 7 2009, at the
Calhoun County Clerk's Office, Calhoun
County Courthouse, 20859 Central
Avenue East, Room 130, Blountstown,
Florida 32424, and will be opened and
read aloud on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at
2:00p.m,(C.T).
Cost for Plans and Specifications will be
$25.00 per set and is non-refundable.
Checks should be made payable to PRE-
BLE-RISH, .INC.
The Board of County. Commissioners
reserves the right to waive informalitles in
any bid, to accept and/or reject any or all
Sbids, ahnd to accept the bid that in their
judgment will be in the, best interest of
Calhoun County.
If you have any questions, please call Matt
Carpenter at (850) 227-5868.
Legal Notice
INVITATION TO BID
CALHOUN COUNTY
Notice is hereby given to all Interested per-
sons or firms that sealed bids will be
accepted at the Calhoun County Clerk of
Court Office located at the Calhoun
County Courthbois, 20859 Central
Avenue East, Room 130, Blountstown,
Florida 32424 NO LATER THAN 12:00
P.M. (CT) on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 for the
following project: .
-BID NAME: Request for Bid for the annu-
al supply of Gasoline & Diesel
DESCRIPTION: The Calhoun County
Board of Commissioners is seeking quali-
fied vendors to respond to this Request for
Bid for the annual supply of various types'
of fuel.
BID OPENING:,
Bids will be opened and recorded by the
Calhoun County Board of County
Commissioners on Tuesday, April 7, 2009
at 2:00 PM. (CT).
Specifications and General 'Conditions
may be obtained from the Emergency
Management Office between the hours of
7:00 A.M. (CT) and 4:00 P.M. Monday
through Friday or online at www.calhoun-
fldrida.org. Information or Inquiries may be
made by contacting Joe Wood,
Purchasing Agent, at 20859 Central
Avenue East, Room G-40, Blountstown,
Florida or office phone at 850-674-8075 or
cell phone 850-643-1523..
Bids SHALL be submitted In a sealed
envelope and marked what the bid is for.
Bids will generally be accepted based on
the lowest overall price.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Date: April 7,
2009 Time: 12:00 PM. (CT)
The Calhoun County Board of County
Commissioners reserves the right to waive
Informalities In any bid, to accept and/or
reject any or all bids, and to accept the bid
in their judgment will be in the best Interest
of Calhoun County.
EEO STATEMENT
Calhoun County is committed to assuring
equal opportunity in the award of con-
tracts, and therefore, complies with all
laws prohibiting discrimination on the
basis of race, color, religion, natural origin,
age, and sex.
Legal Notice
INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS
Notice is hereby given that proposals will
be received by. the Board of, County
Commissioners of Calhoun County,
Florida for the following services to be
contracted by said Board, for 'and on
behalf of Calhoun County, Florida.
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
OF WASTE TIRES
Specifications may be picked up at the
Emergency Management Office, located
in the basement of the Calhoun County
Courthouse, 20859 Central Avenue East,
Room' G-40, Blountstown, Florida, during
normal 'business hours. Bidders must
show In their proposals unit prices for
services to be rendered. .
Each bidder must furnish sufficient detail
with their proposal. For an example, the
method of removal/disposal of commercial
and consumer waste tires.
Each bidder must state in their proposals
that they will meet.the criteria covered by
Florida Statutes 403.717 and FAC 17-711.
Proposals should be sealed and clearly
marked "PROPOSALS FOR
REMOVAL/DISPOSAL OF WASTE
TIRES."
Proposals will be received until 12:00 P.M.
(CT)) on Tuesday, April 07, 2009, at the
Calhoun County Clerk of Court Office,
20859 Central Avenue East, Room 130,
Blountstown, Florida 32424.
The Calhoun County Board of
Commissioners reserves the right to waive
Informalities in any quote, to accept and/or
reject any or all quotes on whole or in part
with just cause, and to accept the bid pro-
posal that in their judgment will be in the
best interest of Calhoun County.
Legal Notice
INVITATION TO BID
CALHOUN COUNTY
Notice Is hereby given to all Interested per-
sons or firms'that sealed bids will be
accepted at the Calhoun County Clerk of
Court Office located at the Calhoun,
County Courthouse, 20859 Central
Avenue East, Room 130, Blountstown,-
Florida 32424 NO LATER THAN 12:00
RM. (CT) on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 for the
following project:
BID NAME: Request for Bid for the annu-
al supply of Greases & Oils
DESCRIPTION: The Calhoun County
Board of Commissioners is seeking quali-
fied vendors to .respond to this Request for
Bid for the annual supply of various types
ofdlubricants.
BID OPENING:
Bids will be opened and recorded by the
Calhoun County Board of County
Commissioners on Tuesday, April 7, 2009
at 2:00 P.M. (CT).
Specifications And General Conditions
may be obtained from the Emergency,
Managerrtent Office between the hours of
7:00 A.M. (CT) and 4:00 P.M. Monday
. through Friday or online at www.calhoun-
florida.org. Information or inquiries may be
made by contacting Joe Wood,
Purchasing Agent, at 20859 Central
Avenue East, Room G-40, Blountstown,
Florida or office phone at 850-674-8075 or
cell phone 850-643-1523.
Bids SHALL be submitted in a sealed
envelope and marked what the bid Is for.
Bids will generally be accepted based on
the lowest overall price.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Date:
April 7, 2009 Time: 12:00 P.M. (CT)
The Calhoun County Board of County
Commissioners reserves the right to waive
informalities in any bid, to accept and/or
reject any or all bids, and to accept the bid
in their judgment will be in the best Interest
of Calhoun County.
EEO STATEMENT
Calhoun County Is committed, to assuring
equal opportunity in the award of con-
tracts, and therefore, complies with all
laws prohibiting discrimination on the
basis of rabe, color, religion, natural origin,
age, and sex.
Legal Notice
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
IN AND FOR CALHOUN COUNTY
CML DMSION
CASE ~O: 08-326-CA
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC F/K/A'
CENTEX
HOME EQUITY COMPANY, LLIC,
Plaintiff,
-vs-
REGINA ROY A/K/A REGINA TYLER
A/K/A REGINA NICHOLE TYLER; THE
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF REGINA ROY
A/K/A REGINA TYLER A/K/A REGINA
NICOLE TYLER; CHRISTOPHER ROY;
THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CHRISTO-
PHER ROY; IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFEN-
DANT(S), IF REMARRIED, AND IF
DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE
UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS,
LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL
OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE
NAMED DEFENDANTSS; UNKNOWN
TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2;
Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to
a Final Summary Judgment of
Foreclosure entered in the above-styled
cause, in the Circuit Court of Calhoun
County Florida, I will sell the property situ-
ate in Calhoun County, Florida, described
as:
Begin at a point on the North side of
State Road No. 20, said point being,
411.5 feet North and 838.24 feet East of
the Southwest comer of Southeast 1/4
of Northwest 1/4, Section 31, Township
1 North, Range 8 West, thence run East
at an angle along the north line of State
Road No. 20, 840 feet, thence run North
to North line of Northwest 1/4 of
Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Township 1
1 North, Range s West, thence run West
68 feet for the POINT OF BEGINNING,
thence run West 236 feet, thence run
South 370 feet, thence run East 238
feet, thence run north 370 feet, to the
POINT OF BEGINNING, of the Public
Records of Calhoun County, Florida.
A/K/A
18926 NW Marchant Avenue
Blountatown, FL 32424 .
at public sale, to the highest and best bid-
der, for cash, Calhoun County
Courthouse, 20859 SE Central Avenue
East, Blountstown, FL 32424 at 11:00
A.M. CST on APRIL 16, 2009.
DATED at CALHOUN County this 16TH'
DAY OF MARCH, 2009;. -:....
Any person claiming an' interest in the
.j. phiJ I;r.:'. 1. :- a J. .1 any' .:.rr, r iran ir,
property owner as of the date of the lis
pendens, must filer a claim within 60 days
after the sale.
WITNESS my hand and seal of this court
on the 23rd day of March, 2009.'
Ruth W.-Attaway
Clerk of'Court
In accordance with the American with
Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing
accommodation to participate" in this pro-
ceeding should contact the ASA
Coordinator no later than seven (7) days
prior to the proceedings. If hearing
Impaired, please call (800). 955-9771
(TDD) or (800) 59-8770 (voice), via Florida
Relay Service
Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra.
9204 King Palm Drive
Tampa, FL 33619-1328
Tel: (813) 915-8660
Fax: (813) 915-0559
Attorney for Plaintiff
Legal Notice
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 08-203CA'
CURTIS GLENN PORTER, JR.
SARAH KATHRYN STEBBINS,, and
CORNELIA ANNE DOWNS,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
ANNA M. RECKER-NICHOLS f/k/a
ANNA M. RECKER and husband,
STEPHEN PAUL NICHOLS
Defendants.
AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to
a Default Final Judgrhent of Foreclosure
and, Order Setting Sale dated' December
2, 2008, and entered in Civil Action No. 08-
203CA of the Circuit Court of the
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit in and for CAL-
HOUN County, Florida, wherein the plain-
tiffs, CURTIS GLENN PORTER, JR.;
SARAH KATHRYN STEBBINS, and COR-
.'NELIA ANNE DOWNS, and the defen-
dants, ANNA M. RECKER-NICHOLS f/k/a
ANNA M. RECKER and husband,
STEPHEN PAUL NICHOLS, I will sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash, at
11:00 a.m. CST on Thursday, April 16,
2009, on the front steps of the CALHOUN
County Courthouse, Blountstown, Florida,
the following-described real property as
set forth in said Default Final Judgment of
Foreclosure and Order Setting Sale
Commence at the Southwest comer of
the Northwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter of Section 32,
Township 2 North, Range 11 West,
Calhoun County, Florida; thence North
00 degrees 07 minutes 58 seconds
West, along the West line of Section 32,
for 290.00 feet to the Point of
Beginning; thence continue along said
bearing and line 694.14 feet to the
Southeasterly right of way line of State
Road No. 274; thence South 71 degrees
44 minutes 29 seconds East along said
right of way line for 326.96 feet; thence
South 00 degrees 09 minutes 08 sec-
onds East for 58.33 feet; thence South
89 degrees 33 minutes 45 seconds
West for 310.47 feet to the Point of
Beginning.
Being subject to the following
described 10 foot easement, for
Ingress and egress:
Commence at the Southwest comer of
the Northwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter of Section 32,
Township 2 North, Range 11 West,
Calhoun County, Florida; thence North
00 degrees 07 minutes 58 seconds
West, along the West line of Section 32,
for 290.00 feet to the Point of
Beginning; thence continue along said
bearing and line for 694.14 feet; to the
Southeasterly Right of Way line of
State Road No. 274; thence South 71
degrees 44, minutes 29 seconds East
along said Right of Way line for 10.54
feet; thence South 00 degrees 07 min-
utes 58 seconds East, for 690.76 feet;
thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 45
seconds West for 10 feet to the Point of
Beginning.
The successful bidder at the sale will be
required to place the requisite state docu-
mentary stamps on the Certificate of Title.
DATED this 23rd day of March, 2009.
HON. RUTH W. ATTAWAY, CLERK
CALHOUN COUNTY, FLORIDA
Legal Notice
CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, will be
received by the Calhoun County Board of
County Commissioners until 5:00 P.M.,
April 21, 2009, local time at Calhoun
County, Board of. County
Commissioner, 20859 Central Avenue
East, Room G-40, Blountstown, Florida
32424, at which time and place all propos-
als will be publicly opened and read
aloud..
Bidders are invited to submit proposals
for:
NEW AIRPORT BEACON AND TOWER
AT
THE CALHOUN COUNTY AIRPORT
Bidders are invited to submit Proposals for
this work on the Proposal Forms provided.
Other proposal forms will not be accepted.
The Complete examination and under-
standing of the Contract Documents con-
sisting of the Plans and Specifications,
and all addenda or other revisions and
Site of the proposed work is necessary to
properly submit a Proposal. Contract
Documents consisting of the Plans and
Specifications, and all addenda Or other
revisions are available for examination or
may be obtained from the offices of the
URS Corporation, 1367C South
Railroad Avenue, Chipley, Florida
32428, Phone (850) 638-8700, Fax (850)
638-0220. There is a $50.00. charge for
the plans and specifications. This cost is
non refundable.
A Bid Bond in the form as bound in the .
Contract Documents or Certified Check in
the amount of not less than five percent
(5%) of the total amount bid must accom-
pany each Bid.
Successful Bidder shall be required to
execute and to provide a Payment B9nd'
and Performance Bond each in an Amount
of not less than one hundred percent
(100%) of the total value of the Contract
awarded to him with a satisfactory surety
or sureties for the full and faithful perform-
ance of the work.
The Calhoun County Board of County
Commissioners, in accordance with Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42
U.S.C. 2000d) and 49 CFR, Part 26
Participation by Disadvantaged Business
enterprises in Department of
Transportation Programs, hereby notifies
all bidders that' it will affirmatively ensure
.that disadvantaged business enterprises
are afforded full opportunity to submit bids
in response to this invitation and will not be
discriminated against on the grounds of
race, color, sex or national origin in consid-
eration'for an award.
No bid may be withdrawn after closing
time for the receipt of Proposals for a peri-
od of one hundred twenty (120) days.
The Calhoun County Board of County
Commissioners reserves the right to waive
any informalities or irregularities in or
reject any or all bids and to award or
refrain from awarding the Contract for the
Work.
Dated March 23, 2009
By. Calhoun county Board of County
WE HAVE
ONE
DEADLINE
NOON
MONDAY
J.K. Newsome claims title at...
.Boston Butt Cookoff
It was a finger lickin'
good time Saturday at .
the Panhandle Pioneer
Settlement where the
annual Boston Butt
'/ -.Cookoff took place. The .
grills were fired up early
and the competition
concluded just before
lunch with 3.K.
. Newsome (pictured
below at far right) tak-
ing top chef honors.
Attendees enjoyed live
music and some good
ol' Boston butt!
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THEE CHALLENGE Is ON!
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.But ONLY
make it
happen!
lJason White The Bull
Blountstown Middle School teacher Joson White is putting it all on the line to help raise funds for
Calhouh County's Take. Stock .In Children campaign. The Panhandle Saddle Club is hosting a rodeo on Apr-U
25 and White has agreed. to ride a bull IF $.1000 can be .raised for Take Stock by that date. BMS students
S.are rallying to raise.'fnds to see Iheir.teacher take on p bull, but the community's help is needed. If you'd
like to dbnale, contact Stephanie Brogden at BMS, ph. 674-8234
SThe objective 'ofthe Take Stock in Children program is to help children succeed by providing college and
ivOationdl scholarships, along with a mentor who provides.academic support and motivation. Scholarship
reqip[entsare. aolo. provided with continuous monitoring and intervention services by a student advocate,
S.alh .wthhcareer and educational counseling. For Information on how you .can help support Take Stock in
CilI&ren witli.donations or mentoring services, contact Barbara Hathaway at 674-5927, Ext. 21.
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S4DIRECTORY
Medicaid Waiver Program offers
in-home services to those over 60
* Are you or a loved one in
need of in-home services?
The Aging Resource Center
is here to help, through the
Medicaid Waiver Program.
Counties that are served
are: Bay, Calhoun,
Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf,
Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson,
Leon, Liberty, Madison,
Taylor, Wakulla, and
Washington.
Requirements are:
*You must be 60 years
and older;
*Income :
Maximum amount of
$2022 for individual;
Maximum amount of
$4044 for a couple;
*Assets:
Maximum amount of
$2000 for an individual
Maximum amount of.
$3000 for a couple
***1 car and 1 house are
See MEDICAID, page 14
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to. 32424 CELL: 850-643-6162
S,"\: 850 674.22 42 JASON SUlGGS
CELL:..850-557-7207
Residential & Commercial
Blountstown, Florida
850-674-2000
Fax: 850-674-9330
email: bracewellpsj@fairpoint.net
35 Years Quality
James Eugene Silcox LLC
CONSTRUCTION
Residential Framing & Remodeling
11856 NW Glory Hill Road
Altha, FL 32421
Cell 850-209-8458
Home 850-762-8307
Freddy McCormick Heating & Cooling
Service & Installation
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Crane Ser.,,ce |
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AFFORDABLE QUALITY SERVICE
Call 6 3 4-3434 or 1-800C-628-8733 =
VICKERY ENTERPRISES, INC.
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WHALEY
Heating, Air Conditioning & Insulation
ser.lri n h i,. 4trEa o I io'.,
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(850) 674-5158
Ser ing: Calhoun. LiberN, .Jackson & Gulf Cuunnes
ACME APPLIANCE REPAIR
Reasonable Rates/Friendly Service
Warranty Service On
GE Hotpoint Fridgidaire Whirlpool Maytag
850-639-2225 Office
"=- 850-348-0351 AIltel Cell
www.acmeappliance.com
Van Hilliard Siding Co.
MARIANNA
Ph: 526-5029
Fax: 762-3584
Blountslown/Altha
762-3585
Over 30 'ears E..perience
Quality Workmanship
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TXW E MANITOWOC Ice Machines
HOSHIZAKI Ice Machines
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Sales and Service of All Types Heating & A/C Units.
Ice Machines & Cold Storage
HWY 20 WEST BLOUTSTOW FLA .. .674-8538
George Wnife Owner Operaror
CAPPS
Well Drilling
Mrke Purvis, Owner -
LICENSED DRILLERS
SALES & REPAIRS
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I Williams Home Improvements
Serving Calhoun County, Since 1990 ,
No Job Too Big o Small NO MONEY
CONCRETE WORK UP FRONT 4
LANDSCAPING PAY UPON
PRESSURE CLEANING COMPLETION
CERAMIC TILE HONEST DEPENDABLE
SEAMLESS GUTTERS FREE ESTIMATES
PAINTING
SCREEN ENCLOSURES I :I
Res Conlractor Lic #002551 *Cornraclrcr Aoling Lic "00255,0
State License Nurr
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#CRC1329082 '
Roofing &
Commercial
& Residential
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FREE ESTIMATES
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Building Contractors
ROYCE WISE
Cell: 850-643-8701
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Bubba Hayes License #3123
674-9766 643-7993
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*Backhoe/Loader Work (light duty)*
eWater Line Installation*
*Swimming Pool Pump Repair*
Panhandle Drywall Contractors, Inc.
Sheetrock Hanging
Finish 3
Painting & Repairs
Drew Ayers
Blountstown, FL
850-209-5718
HAND-PICKED QUALITY
E'ST DEAL IN THE TRI.STATE AREA!
SLOW CREDIT, NO PROBLEM! W.A.C
Bus: (850) 526-5254 *Res: (850) 762-3679
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4 Phone: 762-475E
Fax: 762-8954
Cell: 209-750E
HAMPTON CONCRETE
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Commercrat & Res.dential Concrete Construction
Slewwall *Monolhlic *Corireie Counter Tops
Driveway. *Siamping *Concrete Pumping P 0 Box 569
Sorrero Copper Head L zer Scread Arha, FL 32421
Grantham's
v Tawn Care
b 850-570-9358
www.soundoffaudio.com
SALES, SERVICE AND INSTALLATION
AUDIO & VIDEO EXPERTS
FOR HOME, CAR AND BOATS
850/674-8363
Mathew & Dara Layffeld fax 850/674-2248
Owners 19277 SR 20 W
sales'n.soundoffaudlo.com Blountatown. FL 32424
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Deadline Monday Noon FAX: 674-5008 Phone: 674-5041 E-mail:
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AUCTION
Auction
Saturday, April 4 8:00 A.M.
Hwy. 231 N. Campbellton, FL
Selling 2 Farm Dispersals,
County & City Surplus, Bank
Repos, Plus Consignments
Mason Auction & Sales LLC
#642
850-263-0473 Office
850-258-7652 Chad
850-849-0792 Gerald
.www.masonauction.com
BOATS &
MOTORS
20 ft. Pontoon boat with trail-
er, motor runs good. Check out
by Blountstown Small Engine.
$1,850. Call 643-7100 or 643-
7100.
2004 14 ft. Scandy White boat
with 24 HP Mercury motor,
$4,500. Call 674-5301 or 674-
5462.
1995 Buick Regal, white in
color, 173,000 miles, runs
good, $1800. Call 674-6320.
1995 Toyota 4x4, extended
cab, blue, clean truck, runs
good, $5,600. Call 447-3225.
1999 Expedition Eddie Bauer,
108,000 miles, leather, 3 seats,
rear ,air, 6 cd changer, 8 pas-
senger, garage kept, excellent
condition, $6500 negotiable.
Call 674-4354 or 643-7341.
1988 Buick Regal. Call 674-
3264.;
FOR RENT,
Mobile home, 1 & 2 bedroom
on John F. Bailey Road, SR 20
. W, Blountstown. $85 to $145
weekly. Deposit required. All
utilities included. NO -PETS.
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For 4 Friendly Ouore CaJ(1b
674-5333
Vlc0kery-O' Bryan.
:4.S.URANQE~
Free Estimates
CallChris issley
i674-8081 or Cell:
; 643-8561 .
Also RV for rent. Call 674-
7616.
RV trailers $75 $80 week,
most utilities furnished; 2 bdr.
trailers when available. Call
674-4011. .
Apartment for rent. Good
downtown location. Call.David
at 674-1000 or 674-1706. -
3 bedroom, 1 bath mobile
home in Blountstown.
References and proof of
income required. $375.00 per
month plus $30b.00 deposit.
Call 643-6373.
IN HOME TELEPHONE
REPAIR SERVICE
CALL
d-LPORTER
-REPLACE OLD LINES
INSTALL NEW JACKS
*JRUNCAT WIRE
674-4889
FoR SALE
Computers 'for sale new or
, factory refurbished computers,
Monitors, Inkjet & Laser
Printers, CD's, CD-ROM,. CD
Drives, Zip Drives, SparQ Drive
and Software. Call Russell A..
Peterson .at (850) 674-2958,
17785 Crozier St., Blountstown.
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russellp@digitalExpt.Com.
(4) 17" F-150 rims and 4.5 HP
push lawn mower, call. 674-
2278.
Weider home gym, perfect
condition, $100.00 OBO. Call
643-6373.
-40" big screen TV, older
model, $175.00;-IBM computer,
$150.00 40 GIG HD 512
Memory Windows XP Hewlett
Packard printer, $150.00. Call
Ray at 237-1483.
Dress Python snake boots,
size 8-1/2, $85.00. Call Ray at
237-1483.
2002 Yamaha Warrior 350,
runs 'good, looks good. Call
674-3589.
Large blue soft recliner, ask-
ing $30.00. Interested, please
call 674-4290.-
Queen sleeper sofa with love
seat, $70.00., Call 674-3264.
Beige leather sectional sofa
with a chaise in good condition
for $300.00. Call 674-5225
after 5:00 p.m.
LOST & FOUND
(2) cats free to good home,
deployed with military and can't
take them. One is 11 month old
female and other is 18 month
old male. Call 639-9771.
FREE PETS
American Bulldog, 8 months
old, female, white with brown
around eye, very sweet, 'free to
a good home only. Call 447-
3224.
Black Lab mix, 7 months old,
male, very sweet and gentle,
good with kids, free to a good
home only. Call 447-3224.
JOB
OPPORTUNITY
A Terrific Opportunity!
Liberty National Life Insurance
Company
$100,000+ Earning Potential,
Benefits, Pension, 401(k),
BCBS Insprance for those who
qualify! Call 1-800-257-5500.
DRIVER TRAINEES NEED-
ED. Drivers being hired and
trained locally for Werner
Enterprises. No exp. Needed.
1-866-280-5309.
HELP WANTED
. TV ANTENNA INSTALLER.
Channel Master antenna #3671
and' #7778 pre amp. Need
professional man who, knows
what he is doing .to hook up
properly. Write: Wally, P.O. Box
456, Wewahitchka, FL 32465.
HOMES FOR
SALE
New 1200 sq ft., 3 bedroom,
2 bath home in Altha on nice
wooded 3/4 acre lot, end of the
road privacy, City water, wood
cabinets with granite tops,
kitchen appliances, tile and
laminate flooring, master walk
in closet, separate utility room
30 year shingles with vinyl sid-
ing. $119,900.00. Call 762-
8185 or 653-5597.
FOR SALE-BY OWNER: 4
bedroom, 2 bath, 2150 sq. ft.
beautiful home. Built in 2000.
Exterior brick and hardi-board.
Hardwood floors in family,
kitchen, dining and breakfast.
Ceramic time in bathrooms.
New stainless appliances.
Privacy fenced back yard with
good landscaping and nice
deck. Altha city limits.
$159,000.00. Call Shalene at
(850) 762-8025 or (850) 209-
2567.
FAMOUS
BIRTHDAYs
MARCH 22'
, MATTHEW MODINE, ACTOR
(50)
MARCH ,23
KERI RUSSELL, ACTRESS
(33)
MARCH 24
PEYTON MANNING, ATHLETE
(33)
MARCH 25
ELTON JOHN,
SINGER/SONGWRITER (62)
MARCH 26
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, ACTRESS
(24) ".
MARCH 27
MARIAH CAREY, SINGER (39)
MARCH 28
VINCE VAUGHN, ACTOR (39)
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HELP WANTED
Experienced
PAINTER
Call
Wayne Couch
674-2606
557-9471
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LIVESTOCK
(2) horses, one is 3 year old
Palomino mare, other is 2 year
old Bay Stallion, $350 each or
both for $600 for will trade. Call
850-762-2741.
LOST & FOUND
Lost: White cat, weighs about
8 lbs. Female, spayed. Lost in
the area of Trailer City in
Blountstown. Last seen March
4th. 6 years old. Family cat.
Will only eat Cat Chow/. Please
call 643-6260 if found.
MOBILE HOMES
.1972 12 x 65 mobile home
to be moved. 3 bedroom, 1-12/
bath, new metal roof, CH/A,
smoker owned, furnished with 2
porches, $1500.00 OBO. Need
to sell as soon as possible. Call
334-379-6282.
YARD SALE
Yard sale Friday, 9 a.m. 6
p.m. at 16586 Southeast Pear
St, Blountstown. $2.00 Bag
Sale. Everything you can put in
a bag for $2.00.
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
One bedroom block house within walking distance of traffic
light in Bristol. $53,000. New metal roof with styrofoam
underlayment, new insulated windows, insulation blown into
attic, all new plumbing, all new electrical, new tile floors,
new kitchen cabinets with real granite counter tops, new
lighting fixtures, new bathroom, central heat & A/C.
Special financing available for moderate to low income.
850-643-5417 or 850-447-0390
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Stories still needed
for Heritage Book
SUBMITTED BY LANA WEEKS
Publicity Chairman
The Calhoun County
Heritage Book Committee
still needs your assistance
with family and topical sto-
ries of approximately 500
words. Along .with your
story you may submit one
photograph. All of this is
for free;.you are not obligat-
ed to purchase a book.
The Committee still
needs any information that
you can help us with on any
of the doctors, nurses, nurs-
ing homes, clinics and hos-'
pitals that were or are now
in the 'Calhoun County
area, We have searched
and searched for ,the infor-
mation and we are at our
wits end. So would some-
one. please come forward
and assist us with this infor-
mation.
We also need informa-
tion on the Churches in the
,area now as well as long
'ago. We need to be able to
include all of the Churches
for the history to be com-
plete, and no one will feel
left out.
The Golden? Agers, this
is persons who'are 90 years
old or older, 'living or
deceased. We need their)
full name, if it is a female
we .need to include her
maiden name, date of birth,
date of death if it applies
Aand a photograph. If you
need the photograph
returned please: let us know
this fact. We definitely
need this information as it
is such a nice way to,
remember our special
"Golden Agers".
We also need informa-
tion on Golden
Anniversaries; this is a cou-
ple who has been married
for 50 years or longer. We
need their full name, for the
females be sure to include
her maiden name, date of
birth of each, date of death
of each if it applies, date of
marriage, the number of
children that the couple
had, and a photograph of
the,. couple. This is a very.
special way to also honor
our "Golden Anniversary"
couples who had a long and
happy life together.
If you need help in com-
piling a, story, feel free to
, ask for our assistance.
Maybe you have a photo
* that you would like to have
scanned to go in the book
also, and you do not have a
scanner, please fell free to
contact the Publicity
Chairman, Lana Weeks,
she will more than happy to
help you out. I f she needs
to come to your home she
will if it is here in the coun-
ty. She has a computer and
printer .that she is able to
take along to get the job
completed.
If you 'have things to be
submitted you need to mail
them to: HBC, Post Office
Box 275, Blountstown,
Florida 32424-0275. If
you need more information
please contact Mary Lou
Holley at 850-674-8860, or
Mary Lou Taylor at 850-
674-8276, or Lana Weeks
at 850-674-4638. We are
looking forward to hearing
from you. Please remem-
ber that the deadline is
June 30, 2009 and this is
the final date there will not
be any more extensions.
Trip out west cont'd
-Show at the Strater
Theatre'
-1 Nights Lodging at the:
famous Strater Hotel
-Arches National Park
-Park City Tour
-Salt Lake City Tour -
includes' Mormon
Tabernacle, Kennecott
Copper Mine :
-Grand Teton National
Park. .
-Yellowstone National'
Park
-Old Faithful
-Circle "B" Ranch
(Chuckwagon dinner &'
. show)
-Mount Rushmore State
Park
Included in the trip: 12
nights lodging at 3 star-
hotels, 12 breakfasts, 2
hlunches, 11 diners, motor-
coach. transportation.
,admission to all landmarks
and attractions listed, keep-.
sake, book, goody bags,.
refreshments,: and a treas-
I 1 I '. I I I I .
ure full of lifetime memo-
ries!
Cost of the trip:
$2,199/single, $1,499/dou-
ble (2 people in room pays),
$1,199/triple or quad (each
person in room pays). A
,$400 deposit due upon sign
up. This guarantees you a
space. Consecutive 'pay-
ments will be set-up month-
ly. The Agency 'will mail a
confirmation letter with
payment schedule after
deposit is received., Final
payment 'due June 1, 2009.
Don't wait until the last
minute our trips fill, up
quickly. If you would like to
schedule this', trip, please
call (850) 674-4163 or
(800) .391-6134. Marilyn
or Sarah will sign you up!
*Due to unforeseen cir-
cumstances (weather or
'construction) CalCo Travel
will not be liable if unable
to do part of the attractions.
Medicaid continued
excluded for the asset
amount%**
Eligibility:
*The applicant must
meet the functional criteria'
set by the Department of
Elder Affairs Cares Office
and meet the Financial eli-
gibility set by the
Department of Children
and Families.
All client's assessed will
be placed on the waiting
list. Priority will be given
to those with the greatest
assessed 'need.
Please contact the Elder
Helpline at 1-800-96-
ELDER (35337) to be
screened/assessed. for the
Medicaid Waiver Program
in your area.
Services: Personal Care,
Homemaker, Home
Delivered Meals,
Respice/Companioriship,Ca
se Management,
Emergency Alert System,
and Home' Modification,
please call to find out if a
particular service, is offered
in your area.
BHS News continued-
Individual Award for
answering the most Toss-up
questions:. Daniel
Leonard-2nd place and
David Leonard 5th place.
Special congratulations to
Mrs. Howell for getting all
of these students ready for
the brain bowl. Great job,
'everyone!
FCA News
by: Carolyne
Van Lierop
Blountstowin High
School's FCA will be host-
ing a motivational speaker
Friday, at 9:00am. in the
auditorium. Mr. Siran
Stacy will be sharing his life
'story and testimony-to the
students. He played college
football for Alabama and
was a star running back
during 1989-91.
Calendar of Events:
Wed., March 25th,
FCCLA State competition
in Orlando; Track. at
Liberty @ 2:30
Fri., March 27th, FCA
presents Mr. Siran Stacy;
Baseball, Away at
Graceville @6:00
Mon., March 30th,,
Spring Break begins!
Edenfield-
she asked Mrs. Edenfield to
go in the delivery room with
her and she did."
Going above and beyond
the normal call of duty is
typical for Edeffield. One
student had vision problems
and she- made .sure that
child ended up with some
glasses. Just one of many
examples proving she truly
loves her students.
"She is 'a very caring and
child centered person," says
Mike Johnson who serves as
ISS Director at CARE.
"She loves kids and she has
the ability to let them know
that. When she is around
them, they know she cares.
That's her greatest asset."
SU Em
Scouts
tour 'The
County
Record'
The Blountstown Cub
1 Scouts learned all about the
newspaper business
Monday when they toured
The Counlty Record. Looking
through some of the old edi-
tions are (from left) Weston
Schrock, Trevor Schrock,
Corey Thrasher, Aaron
Capps, Levi Schebel, Jay
Nichols, Jenna Schrock,
and Caden Borelli.
Calhoun County's history is being told through a heritage book currently being put together with
plans for publication in the summer of 2009. Here is one of the stories that will be included.
Rubylea Hall,
author of "The Great'
Tide" grew up in the
little city of
Blountstown, located in
Calhoun County,
Floridian the late
1900's and early
1920's. Her maiden
name was Rubylea
Ray. She attended
Calhoun County High
School and graduated
about the year 1927.
Rubylea's father was a
traveling salesman and
she had a younger sis-
ter named Bonnie.
My family, the John
Hentz Family, lived
across the Apalachicola
River in Liberty
County, south of the lit-
tle town of Bristol. At
that time we did not
have a four-year ,high
school 'in Liberty
County, so' my 'oldest
sister went to high
school in Blountstown.
They Were friends, she
and Rubylea Ray. She
would come over dur-
ing the summer when
school was out and
spend a while with us
on the farm.
Beautiful Lake
Mystic was our "swim-
ming hole". It was only
about one-half mile,
west of our home.
Rubylea was about two
RUBYLEA HALL
AUTHOR OF
"THE GREAT TIDE"
Submitted by Betsy Knight
Written by John G. Hentz, Jr.
years older than I was
at the time. On one of
her visits' over to the
'farm she was telling me
about a severe' cut by a
piece of glass high upon
her hip that she got
when she was a child.
She said that if we went
swimming in 'the lake
that afternoon she
would show me the scar
on her hip. Something
happened and we did
not get to go swimming
so I didn't get to see the
scar. Somehow I forgot
about it. Years later
when Rubylea became
famous for writing
"The Great Tide", 'I
remembered that she
had promised to show
me the scar on her hip
and never did.
Rubylea's first hus-
band was D. Clifton
Palmer. He was the
Calhoun County high
school football coach.
After they married,
Rubylea and. her hus-
band would go over to
the farm in Liberty
County /and spend a
while with. us during
the summer. Years
later, Rubylea and D.
Clifton Palmer separat-
ed and then divorced.
Later, she. married a
man named Hall.
Rubylea Hall is the
name she used when
she wrote. "The Great.
Tide".
When Rubylea was
a girl growing up she
had the .most vivid
imagination of anybody.
She could imagine
things so vividly until
they deemed, real to
her. The other kids in
school made fun of her.
Her imagination came
into practical use when
she wrote the novel,
"The Great Tide". It is
. apparently based on a
Gulf Port boom-town,
of plantation life on
Florida's West Coast in
the 1830's and 1840's.
In earlier years, it was
known as St. Joseph,
which was located in
the southern part of
Calhoun County and
was destroyed at one
time by a severe tidal
wave.
In this Rubylea uses
such vivid detail until a
person reading it can
imagine the exact
details, of the event
being described. "The
Great Tide" is a mas-
terpiece of fiction and
nobody' could have
written, it 'without an
unusual imagination.
It is a large book
containing 535 pages
and covering a. long
span of time. Rubylea
passed away a good
many years ago. Her
younger sister, Bonnie,
drowned in the Chipola
River shortly after she
was married, still a
very young person.
My greatest "claim
to fame" was I knew
Rubylea Ray, but
missed the chance to
see the scar on a
famous lady's hip.
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