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r Informing more th) 30 readers daily in print and online Ctn 2 JobSeqg8 PkgSeq 003 *** ... ORIGIN MIXED ADC 325 LIBRARY OF FLORIDA HISTORY PO BOX 117007 C GAINESVILLE FL 32611-7007 r LUItID A Media General 'sewicnpsr Driver's license o1 Marianna Bullpups dominate Franklin County in 34-0 win. See more on page lB. Vol. 88 No. 184 F [arianna :e closing for two weeks BY DEBORAH BUCKHALTER dbuckhalter@jcfloridan.com The local driver's license office in Marianna is closing its doors for renovations and a change- over in management on Sept. 22, but a mobile unit will be available on site to process com- mercial driver's licenses for the duration of the upgrades. Non- commercial license seekers may visit offices in other counties during the roughly two-week renovation period. The office will re-open on Oct. 3 at the same location, under management of Jackson County ;tor Sherry Brown, but same core of workers ditional employee who ,i-a muninar face to many drivers in Jackson County. Jeannie Suggs is coming back to supervise the office, a job she held here for almost 30 years before transferring a few years ago to a supervisory position in the Department of Motor Ve- hicles headquarters in Tallahas- see. She's been commuting there from Marianna ever since. Brown said she feels lucky to get Suggs. "She knows her job extremely well," Brown said. "We in our of- fice and a lot of others still com- municated with her the entire time she was in Tallahassee, so I'm glad she was willing to make the change. She's a great asset, she trained a lot people through the years, and she really knows See OFFICE, Page 7A LOCAL HISTORY Third annual Marianna Day festival this weekend MARK SKINNER/FLORIDAN FILE PHOTO Smoke shoots from the muzzles of the re-enactor's muskets as they shoot at advancing Union troops during the Battle of Marianna reenactment on Sept. 24,2010. Festivities include re-enactments, 'Rebel Run,' parade and more BY LAUREN DELGADO Idelgado@jcfloridan.com History buffs, families and those just curious about their city's past can join in this weekend's celebrations remem- bering the Battle of Marianna, a Civil War battle fought on Sept. 27, 1864. "It commemorates the Battle of Mar- ianna and brings the historic version of what happened to light," said Char- lotte Brunner, Main Street Marianna director. A number of events spanning over three days will bring fun and educa- tion to locals and visitors. On Friday beginning at 9 a.m., the "It commemorates the Battle ofMarianna and brings the historic version of what happened to light." Charlotte Brunner, Main Street Marianna director weekend opens up with School Days. Students from all over will meet at Citizens Lodge in Marianna and learn about Civil War times. Different sta- tions will be set up to show period am- munition, cannon, quilting and even cow ponies. "When you have someone show you how they lived back then and showyou- what these camps are about, it's pretty interesting," Brunner said. At 3 p.m. Friday camp tours begin, with vendors and suttlers, or sellers of authentic Civil War era goods, setting up shop at Citizens Lodge. Visitors can visit a replica Civil War army camp. At 6 p.m. a gospel sing, led by Gospel Tones and The Morris Family, will beheld at See HISTORY, Page 7A Marianna Library extending its hours BY LAUREN DELGADO Idelgado@jcfloridan.com The Jackson County Library Main Library in Marianna will be extending its hours be- ginning Oct. 1, said Jackson County Library director Darby Syrkin. "The changes in the service hours are an attempt to bet- ter respond to our patrons' needs," Syrkin said. "While I still recognize they still do not accommodate all of our patrons' wishes, I think we are making steps in the right direction." The library is adding an hour each weekday morning, and an additional two hours Tuesday night. The additions amount to a seven-hour in- crease in library hours. New Marianna Library hours n Monday: 9 a.m to 6 p m n Tuesday: 9 a m. to S p m ) Wednesday: 9 a m tc, 6 p.m. n Thursday: 9 ,3.m. to 6 pm n Friday: 9 a mr. o0 6 p m a Saturday: 9 a m to 2 p m. Library patrons seemed ex- cited about the change. For Katelynn Lewis, a stu- dent at Cottondale High School, the extra hours will give her more time to research for class and search for some good books to read. "It'll be more convenient definitely," Lewis said. Sara Riley, an education ma- jor at Chipola College, agreed. Riley said she's always in the LAUREN DELGADO/FLORIDAN Katelynn Lewis, a student at Cottondale High School, looks through the racks at the Jackson County Public Library Main Library in Marianna. library looking through their ley said. children's books. There are no plans to extend "Now I won't have to rush hours at the Graceville library here on my lunch break," Ri- at this time. Three arrested on grand theft charges BY DEBORAH BUCKHALTER dbuckhalter@jcfloridan.com Two Jackson County men and a juve- nile were arrested on charges of grand theft Tuesday after alleg- edly being caught red- handed by the owner of the material they're ac- cused of trying to take, which had an estimated value of $2,400. Kenneth .Bonine, 45, Brandon Jelliff, 22, and a, 16-year-old boy are each charged with grand theft in the case. The juvenile is not named because of his age. All three live in Jackson County. Bonine and the juvenile live in Jelliff the Sneads area, while Jelliff has both a Sneads address and has been staying in the Cy- press area for some weeks, authorities say. According to officials, the property See THEFT, Page 7A Public input sought in State Road 71 improvements BY DEBORAH BUCKHALTER dbuckhalter@jcfloridan.com Anyone who wants to know more about plans to improve the south end of State Road 71 has an upcoming op- portunity to talk with officials about the matter. An informal public session to discuss the plan will be held next Tues- day at 5:30 p.m., in a meeting room at the Fairfield Inn and Suites off SR 71. The Florida Department of Transpor- tation plans to resurface an 8.8-mile stretch of the road from the Calhoun County line north to the Malloy Plaza near the Marianna city limits. Pedes- trian safety features will also be added, and ADA accessibility improvements will also be made if the plan goes for- ward as planned. Traditional asphalt will be used to replace most of the road- way section slated for improvement, but stronger concrete pavement will be used in the area of the Interstate 10 interchange. The $8.9 million improvement pack- age is funded by DOT district and cen- tral office resources. Maps, drawings and other project in- formation will be available for viewing at the -Tuesday meeting. There will be no formal presentation, and the meet- ing will be styled in an "open house" format, according to a press release. SCLA.IFiEDS. 6-7B This Newspaper s. Is Printed On f':. Recycled Newsprint 7 65161 s800ns0 > ENTERTAINMENT...5B > LOCAL...3-4A > OBITUARIES...7A > STATE...4-6A > SPORTS...1-4B )>TV LISTiri,:? 4B "Ranked NUMBER-1 in Jackson County" 0 o ( o Y per mlor th *. : .)er~r m.o.nth Follow us Facebook Twitter lcfloridan j. j JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDA .--.--.-...... - JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com Scattered Storms. High- 87' 2 Low 64 Sunday Mostly Sunny. . lHigh 860 Low 63 Saturday Partly Cloudy. High 850 S Low 62o Monday Partly Cloudy. iNormai Mivi ,.3 Normnial ur year jo.za TIDES ULTRA VIOLET INDEX Panama City Apalachicola Port St. Joe Destin Pensacola Low - Low'- Low - Low - Low - RIVER READINGS Woodruff Blountstown Marianna Caryville 4:32 PM High 6:01 AM ,High 3:58 PM 'High 5:09 PM High 5:43 PM High Reading 39.05 ft. 0.27 ft. 4.37 ft. 0.20 ft. 5:44 AM 2:09 AM 5:35 AM 6:08 AM 6:41 AM Flood Stage 66.0 ft. 15.0 ft. 19.0 ft. 12.0 ft. 0-2 Low, 3-5 Moderate, 6-7High, 8-10 Very High, 1.1+ Extreme THE SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset '6:29 AM 6:38 PM 1:10 AM 3:11 PM Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. 27 4 12 20 FLORIDA'S .E..L PANHANDLE JCsiTn MEDIA PARTNERS WJAQ 100.9 M Lmjj~ISTEN FOR HOURLY WEATHERmUDA JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN Publisher Valeria Roberts vroberts@jcfloridan.com Circulation Manager Dena Oberski doberski@jcfloridan.com CONTACT US Telephone: (850) 526-3614 FAX: (850) 482-4478 Email: editorial@jcfloridan.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 520, Marianna, FL 32447 Street Address: 4403 Constitution Lane Marianna, FL 32446 Office Hours:' Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MISS YOUR PAPER? You should receive your newspaper no later than 6 a.m. If it does not arrive, call Circula- tion between 6 a.m. and noon, Tuesday to Friday, and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday. The Jackson County Floridan (USPS 271-840) is published Tuesday though Friday and Sunday mornings. Periodical postage paid at Marianna, FL. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Home delivery: $11.23 per month; $32.83 for three months; $62.05 for six months; and $123.45 for one year. All prices include applicable state and local taxes. Mail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Mail subscriptions are: $46.12 for three months; $92.24 for six months; and $184.47 for one, year. ADVERTISING The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors and advertisements beyond the amount paid foethe space actually occupied by that portion of the advertise- ments in which the error occurred, whether such error is due to the negligence of the publisher's employees or otherwise, and there shall be not liability for non-inser- tion of any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. This newspaper will not knowingly accept or publish illegal material of any kind. Advertis- ing which expresses preference based on legally protected personal characteristics is not acceptable. HOW TO GET YOUR NEWS PUBLISHED The Jackson County Floridan will publish news of general interest free of charge. Submit your news or Community Calendar events via email, fax, mail, or hand delivery. Fees may apply for wedding, engagement, anniversary and birth announcements. Forms are available at the Floridan offices. Photographs must be of good quality and suitable for print. The Floridan reserves the right to edit all submissions. GETTING IT RIGHT The Jackson County Floridan's policy is to correct mistakes promptly. To report an error, please call 526-3614 Monday-Friday. I JICr FLoR DAN.COM Community Calendar TODAY Emerald Coast Hospice Summer Education Series presents "Stages of Dying: Nutrition in Terminally III Patients" at 4374 Lafayette St. in Marianna. Two sessions: 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. CEU (1) available through Troy University. Health care work- ers, public welcome. No charge. Call 526-3577. a Caregiver Support Group meeting -11 a.m. to noon in the social hall of First Presbyterian Church, 4437 Clinton St. in Marianna. Open to all family caregivers providing care to loved ones or friends. Groups are confidential and facilitated by a profes- sional group counselor. Coffee, water, light snacks provided. a The Jackson County Library Board will be meeting in the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners Chambers at 3 p.m., ) Malone High School Title I Open House 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Parents and concerned citi- zens are invited. School improvement Plan will be discussed and submitted for approval; School Advi- sory Council members will be elected. Interested in: serving on the SAC? Call Lisa Orlando at 482-9950, ext. 264 by Wednesday. )) Alcoholics Anonymous Closed discussion, 8 to 9 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2901 Cale- donia St., Marianna, in the AA room. Attendance limited to persons with a desire to stop drinking. FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 ' Marianna Day Festival Sept. 23-25. Friday: At Citizens Park, School Day is 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and vendors, sutler stores and camp tours are 3 to 5 p.m. In Madison Street Park, there will be a gospel sing, 6 to 9:30 p.m. More at www.mariannareenact ment.info. Tourist Development Council meeting 9 a.m. at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, 4318 Lafayette St. in Marianna.. Blood Drive The Southeastern Community Blood Center mobile unit will be at Davis Optom- etry, 2922 Jefferson St. in Marianna, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; or donate at SCBC, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday at 2503 Commercial Park Drive, Marianna. Call 526-4403. Celebrate Recovery Adult, teen meetings to "overcome hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe environment," 7 p.m., Evangel Worship Center, 2645 Pebble Hill Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. (free for first-time guests). Child care available. Call 209-7856 or 573-1131. : ) Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. in the AA room at First United Methodist Church, 2901 Caledonia St., Marianna. SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 Marianna Day Festival Sept. 23-25. Saturday: Rebel Run 5K (8 a.m.) at Citizens Park. Downtown, Marianna Day Parade (10 a.m.), Battle of Marianna Reenactment (10:45 a.m.) and a UDC memorial cer- emony in Confederate Park (11:30 a.m.). Madison Street Park hosts vendors and live entertainment. Back at Citizens, camps are open to the public (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), reenactment with cannon fire (3 p.m.) and a military ball (6 p.m.). Saturday only, ad- mission at Citizens is $5 for adults, $3 for students. More at www.mariannareenactment.info. a Marianna City Farmers Market is open 8 a.m. to noon for the fall seasori, Saturdays only in Madison Street Park. ) Jackson County Health Department Closing the Gap program offers a free Pilates class, 8:30 a.m. at Integras Wellness Center, 4230 Lafayette St., Suite C, in Marianna. Call 482-6221. a From 9 to 11 a.m., the historic St. Luke's Episcopal Church Bible to be shown by Blue Springs Society, N.S.C.A.R., Chipola Chapter, NSDAR, and William Dunaway Chapter, NSSAR. Information for self-guided tours of graves of 55 Confederates buried in'St. Luke's cemetery to be given. Church located at 4362 Lafayette St., Mari- anna. Call 209-4066. Back-to-School Ice Cream Social 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Marianna branch of the Jackson County Public Library, 2929 Green St. Hosted by Friends of the Library. There will be ice cream, lots of toppings and a visit from the Marianna Fire Department's big red fire truck. n AMVETS Post 231 in Fountain hosts a turkey shoot fundraiser at 1 p.m. each Saturday through December. Cost: $2 per shot. Call 850-722-0291. n Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the AA room of First United Methodist Church, 2901 Caledonia St., Marianna. SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 n Marianna Day Festival Sept. 23-25. Sunday at Citizens Park: Military camps open to the public (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), campground church service (11 a.m.) and a reenactment with cannon fire (2 to 3 p.m.). More at www.mariannareenactment.info. ) Kent Reunion At the Kent Cemetery-pavilion, three miles southwest of Alford. Lunch at 12:30 p.m.; bring a well-filled basket. Alcoholics Anonymous closed discussion, 6:30 p.m., 4349 W. Lafayette St., Marianna (in one-story building behind 4351W. Lafayette St.). Attendance limited to persons with a desire to stop drinking. MONDAY, SEPT. 26 n Orientation 10:30 a.m. at the Goodwill Career Training Center, 4742 Highway 90 in Marianna. Reg- ister for free job placement and computer training classes and learn about services offered to people with disadvantages/disabilities. Call 526-0139. D Lions Club of Marianna meeting, Jim's Buffet & Grill, at noon on second and fourth Mondays. Call 482.2005. ) The Parkinson's Support Group meeting 4 p.m. in the ground-floor classroom of Jackson Hospital, 4250 Hospital Drive, Marianna. Tai Chi in- structor Jessica Hasty will conduct a demonstration with the audience and discuss the benefits of tai chi to Parkinson's patients. Dress in loose, comfortable clothing for the exercise demonstration. Those diagnosed with Parkinson's and their caregivers are invited. Dinner provided. No cost. Call 718-2661. School Bus Drivers Basic Curriculum Class - Sept. 26-28,4 to 9 p.m. each night at the Jackson County Public School District Bus Garage, 2789 Penn Ave., Marianna. Call 482-9613. n Jackson County Health Department Closing the Gap program offers a free yoga class; 5:30 p.m. at Integras Wellness Center, 4230 Lafayette St., Suite C, in Marianna. Mat provided. Call 482-6221. The City of Jacob will have its final budget hear- ing at 6:01 p.m. Public welcome. ) Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting, 8,to 9 p.m. in the AA room of First United Methodist Church, 2901 Caledonia St., Marianna. TUESDAY, SEPT. 27 ) Basic Internet/Email Class 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Goodwill Career Training Center, .4742 Highway 90 in Marianna. Register for free job placement and computer training classes offered to people with disadvantages/disabilities. Call 526-0139. )).Free quilting/crocheting/knitting class led by Mary Deese, 1 p.m. at Jackson County Senior Citizens, 2931 Optimist Drive in Marianna. Call 482-5028. ) FDOT public meeting on proposed improvements to SR71 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, 4966 Whitetail Drive, Marl- anna. Maps, drawings and other information will be on display; no formal presentation scheduled. FDOT staff will be available to explain proposed improve- ments, answer questions and receive comments. Call 888-638-0250, ext. 479. n Marianna Sit-n-Sew presented by the Jackson' County Quilters Guild, Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., First United Methodist Church Youth Hall, Clinton Street, behind Marianna Post Office. Call 272-7068. )) Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting, 8 to 9 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2901 Caledo- nia St., Marianna, in the AA room. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 n Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting, noon to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2901 Caledonia St., Marianna, in the.AA room. ) The Jackson Hospital Board of Trustees' Finance and Board meeting starts at 5 p.m. in the Hudnall Building Community Room. THURSDAY, SEPT.29 Jackson County Senior Citizens, 2931 Optimist Drive in Marianna, hosts a free seminar by Dr. Bon- trager and staff from Marianna Health and Wellness -Center. All seniors welcome. Breakfast served 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Call 482-5028. ))Jackson County Library Board meeting 3 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioners' office. Public welcome. The submission deadline for this calendar is two days before publication. Submit to: Community Calendar, Jackson County Floridan, P. O. Box 520, Marianna, FL 32447, email editorial@jcfloridan.com, fax (850) 482-4478 or bring items to 4403 Constitution Lane in Marianna. Police Roundup MARIANNA POLICE DEPARTMENT The Marianna Police De- partment listed the following incidents for Sept. 20, the latest available report: Two hit and run incidents, one hospice death, one suspicious inci- -.- _ dent, one suspi- -q- cious person, = - one highway CRtIME obstruction, one burglary, one physical disturbance, 14 traffic stops, three trespass complaints, one follow-up investigation, one noise dis- turbance, two assists of other agencies, one public service call and one threat/harassment complaint. JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE The Jackson County Sheriff's Office and county Fire/Rescue reported the following inci- dents for Sept. 20, the latest available report. (Some of these calls may be related to after- hours calls taken on behalf of Graceville and Cottondale Police Departments): Two hit and run vehicles, two dead persons (both natural causes, one with hospice care), one stolen tag, one abandoned ve- hicle, four suspicious vehicles, six suspicious incidents, one suspicious person, two highway obstructions, two reports of mental illness, three burglar- ies, one physical disturbance, one hitchhiker/pedestrian complaint, two woodland fires, 21 medical calls, three burglar alarms, one firearm discharged, 16 traffic stops, six larceny com- plaints, four criminal mischief complaints, one civil dispute, three trespass complaints, one follow-up investigation, one noise disturbance, one animal complaint, one sex offense, five assists of other agencies, three public service calls, .one transport and four threat/ha- rassment complaints. JACKSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY The following persons were booked into the county jail dur- ing the latest reporting periods: )) Travis Harvey, 27, trespass after warning, battery-domestic violence, resisting arrest with- out violence. ) Lamar Washington, 41, 4309 Woodberry Road, Marianna, no valid driver's license. ) Yolanda Brown, 20, 2834 Stuart Ave., Marianna, violation of county probation. ) Michael Land, 30, 3140 Hoovers Mill Road, Boni- fay, retail theft, disorderly intoxication. )) Brandon Jelliff, 22, 2083 Morgan Loop, Sneads, grand theft, dealing in stolen property, violation of state probation. ) George Robinson, 21, 291 Sukoshi Lane, Panama City, violation of state probation. ) London Nix, 34, 4048 Whis- pering Pines Circle, Green- wood, possession okfmarijuana, possession of paraphernalia. JAIL POPULATION: 243 To report a crime, call CrimeStoppers at 526-5000 or a local law enforcement agency. To report a wildlife violation, call 1-888- 404-FWCC (3922). 12A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22,2011 WAKE-UP CALL Vwacmfhai 0a"s 'vWSr Wf ^rIpSW^^Wqi JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com Projects keep Children of the American Revolution busy Special to the Floridan Blue Springs Society, National Society Children of the American Revolution, is busy promoting the national and state projects. Through the national project, "Living the American Dream," members become aware that the dream our founding fathers had for America has been con- tinued through the years by all who fought for this country. The national project will help mili- tary families by donating both resources and volunteer hours to the Fisher House Foundation. Information about the founda- tion can be found at www.fisher house.org. The state project will sup- port veterans and their families through raising funds for the "Paws for Patriots" program of Southeastern Guide Dogs in Pal- metto. Information about the SUBMITTED PHOTOS LEFT: Carly Miller, Adrian Schell, Whitney Herold, Noah McArthur, Gabrielle Simpson and Grant Landry are pictured at the packet party refreshment table. RIGHT: Robert "Kenny" Dunaway, Natalee Milton, Larry Clere and Carly Miller pose after the Apple Slice award ceremony. "Paws for Patriots" program can be found at www.southeastern guidedogs.org. Blue Springs Society, N.S.C.A.R. members presented the pro- gram, "Two Projects to Help Military Families," at the August meeting of the William Dunaway Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. Natalee Milton and Carly Miller honored Robert K. Dunaway and Larry Clere with Apple Slice pins for their contin- ued support of Blue Spring Soci- ety and for serving our country as members of the United States Air Force. Blue Springs Society hosted a packet party on Aug. 7, in order for C.A.R. societies in the Pan- handle to learn about the na- tional and state projects and the requirements of the C.A.R. com- mittee contests. Snowden-Horne Society of Ft. Walton Beach, San Bernardo Society of Pensacola, and Ponce de Leon of Tallahas- see were represented. Elks announce 2012 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest Special to the Floridan High school seniors need to begin the scholarship search process. In this light, applications for the Elks National Foundation's 2012 Most Valuable Stu- dent contest are available from Marianna BPOE No. 1516, P.O. Box 577, Mari- anna, FL 32447-0577, on- line at www.elks.org/enf/ scholars/mvs.cfm or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 North Lakeview Ave., Chicago, IL 60614-1889. Applications for the 2011 Most Valuable Student Scholarship contest must be submitted to Marianna BPOE No. 1516, P.O. Box 577, Marianna, FL 32447- 0577 by Dec. 2, 2011. The Elks National Foun- dation will award 500 four- year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2011 competition. The following rules apply: ) Any high school se- nior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply. ) Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. College students are not eligible to apply. ) Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their ap- plications are signed; resi- dent alien status does not qualify. )) Male and female stu- dents compete separately. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college 6r university. Applications must ad- vance through local, dis- trict and state competition' to reach the national com- petition. Nationalfinalists will be notified by email by Feb. 28, 2012. To be eligible for an award, national fi- nalists will be required to submit a secondary ap- plication online, which will include an essay, aid received to- date, college plans and a parental finan- cial statement. The nation- al finalists will be required to mail their official tran- script, standardized test scores and Student Aid Re- port to the ENE. These ap- plications are due March 23, 2012. The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 500 na- tional winners, and notify them in writing, on April 15,2012. (ManylocalLodg- es, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These schol- arships are not to be con- fused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Schol- arships.) Ranging from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full- time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. Requests for additional information should be addressed to the scholar- ship chairman of the local Lodge or of the Elks associ- ation of the state in which the applicant is a resident. Mon (Ei 9 19 2-9.S 7 4 111 20-24-29 Mon (M) 2-0 1 0 .9 -5 Tue (E) 9. 20 0-3- : '. 3 -1i6l17-19 Tue tf.'l1 50 5 '-., - Wed El) C 9, 21 0-9. 't-:;.'. J ail ble Wed (M) 111 .3' Thurs (E) 9. 15 4.4-1 4 6- 4 ? 1-12' 17-2635 Thurs (M., 5-6-1 2,- -4 9.16 6 1-8 3-6 4 8 11-18-27.3136 0 9-6 5'4.1-0 Sat tE') 917 2-6-6 0.o-9.6 4.1120-24'.33 1 9 7 4-1-C00 Sun. kE) 9.13 7.1.4 6. % 1 -1112 18-19 Sun. (M) 1.5 4-.0.9.0 E = Evening dra'.ing. M = Mlidday drawingr Saturday 9 1 6 20.2232-43 PB 11 Wednesday 9 ''1 Not available SUBMITTED PHOTO Chipola Home Educators students and parents pose in front of WonderWorks upon their arrival for a fun day together. Chipola Home Educators visit WonderWorks Special to the Floridan The Chipola Home Edu- cators home school group traveled to WonderWorks in Panama City Beach on Sept. 9 to enjoy their first field trip of the new school year. WonderWorks, locat- ed on Front Beach Road, combines education and entertainment to provide numerous highly innova- tive and interactive expe- riences. Approximately 60 children, along with their parents, enjoyed over 100 interactive exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination. A few of the adventures include a ropes challenge course, the Space Zone, an illusion gallery, the Xtreme 360 ride, laser tag, the wonder coaster and much more. Families enjoyed a fun- filled day together to begin a busy school year of ac- Sunland Fall Festival set for Oct. 29 Special to the Floridan Held on the last Saturday of October each year, the Sunland Fall Festival is in the shady Environmental Park of Sunland Center north of Marianna. The pa- rade will begin at 9 a.m. on the Sunland campus and lead through the grounds of the park to begin the day of entertainment. There will be a variety of music and entertainment on three central stages lo- cated in the park. There, arts and crafts vendors show their wares while food vendors entice visitors to enjoy delicious meals or snacks. There will be entertainment to de- light folks of all ages. There are tumblers, dancers, musicians and artists who perform on the day-long program. Watch the old- time art of cane grinding and syrup-making come to life or ride on the horse and wagon. The Sunland Fall Festival began 33 years ago to pro- 4 vide a fun day for the devel- opmentally disabled who reside at the state facility. The festival gives them the opportunity to invite their family and the public onto their campus to join in the festivities. Sunland is located on Highway 71, north of Marianna at 3700 Williams Drive. If you would like to be a vendor, call Dawn Glover at 482-9373. WELL ESTABLISHED FLORIST & GIFT SHOP FOR SALE IN MARIANNA Fop Information Visit www.MariannaBusiness.com or Contact: Dana Erbacher 850.832.2309 dana@cpitl.net L 9 1 pfg-II MLS tivities and'trips planned for them. For more information about WonderWorks, visit www.WonderWorksonline. com. To learn more about Chipola Home Educators, visit www.ChipolaHome Educators.com. We're online all the time Saturday 9,'17 1..4--12-1r 3,.3 tru 5 Wednesday 9.21 iJit available -tra For lottery inl0rmation call ( 50) 4S -'7777 or 9190 I 73 .'77 John W. Kurpa, D.C. D.A.B.C.N., F.A.C.F.N Board Certified and Fellowship Trained* DRUGS...AND SURGERY Like Playing Russian Roulette with your health & life! 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Mercer encouraged the students to find their passion and to focus on things that matter most in life. , Scott won't release inmate with leukemia The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE-Aprisoninmate's "You g W up as a Christian and yourjob father told Gov. Rick Scott that she'll die if not released soon so she can I to rg ve, butyoure resonsibkfor the get better treatment for leukemia, O b but the governor denied clemency in tizen of the state soyou y" to be faf ." her case as well as most of the other ..1n of stt so 1. 99 he considered Wednesday. Goy. Rick Scott Scott, with Florida Cabinet approv- al, did grant a pardon, though, to a opposed the release due to prior ar- and providing false information to a man who embezzled money from rests for drug trafficking, pawn broker. the Broward County Sheriff's Office. "She's essentially a one-woman His son, William Thorntpn, tearful- Out of 20 applications under con- crime wave," said Agriculture Comn-' ly told the panel his father's sentence sideration, that was.the only pardon missioner Adam Putnam. was excessive. He held a box with approved by the four. officials, sitting The pardon went to former book- the ashes of'his recently deceased as the Board of Executive Clemency. keeper Raymond Kevin Cross, 'now another as he pleaded for his father's Scott also restored the civil rights of stewardship director for a Baptist release. ', 14 former felons but denied requests Church in Roswvell, Ga. Then 21 years "You can argue both sides of these' by 41 others. He approved the au- old, Cross and savings and loan tell-. things," Scott later said. "I have a be- thority to own or possess a firearm in er Stephen Brent Chandler, .then 20, lief that judges and juries want'to do- four cases and denied it in four oth- pleaded guilty in 1989 to embezzling the right thing." ers. Some applicants sought more more than $300,000 the year before The governor, though, said he was than one form of, clemency. Each ap- from the Broward County Sheriff's perplexed about .the disparity in proval requires the governor's 'vote Office, where Cross was employed. sentences. and at least two Cabinet members. Both were sentenced to 90 days in He noted Thomas Francis Quinn, Scott declined to commute the work release and placed on proba- a convicted child molester from St.', sentence of Deborah Turner, 34, af- tion for 15 years. They also had to Johns County who appeared before ter parole officials assured him she repay the money they took. him never served prison time. In- was getting adequate treatment for When they were sentenced, then- stead, he received two years of house her leukemia. She's currently due for Sheriff Nick Navarro said Cross arrest and five years on probation, release in three years on a series 6f ."acted very devious" but "wasn't that for sexual battery of a child coerced burglary and theft convictions in St. smart because he got caught." by an adult in neighboring'Duval Johns County. Cross said his' life changed when County. Her father, JesseTurner of St. Au- he found a crumpled piece of paper Scott denied Quinn's request for a gustine, told the panel she's not get- with a Bible passage on it in his jail pardon after the mother of one of his ting the proper diet apd vitamins' cell. two victims said he got such a light or treatment for side-effects from "It was the word of God," he said. sentence due to a plea deal when chemotherapy. "I worshipped the wrong god and I she refused to let her daughter, then "If she doesn't get the treatment, said 'God I'm sorry, I'm.just sorry for 13, testify in court. The other girl was she's not going to live," Turner said. squandering the life you gave me.'" 15. The mother saidthe girls knew 'She's going to die." Cross said he's now friends with Quinn from church and both had to The Parole Commissidn also had Navarro who wrote the, introduc- .undergo rape and pregnancy tests. recommended her supervised re- tion'to his book about his crime and Neither was pregnant. lease, citing the possibility she might conversion titled "Embezzlement, a During one case it was disclosed get better treatment and her family's True CrimeStory." He said the pro- there's a two- to three-year backlog agreement to pay for her care, which ceeds are going to charity. for restoration of rights investiga- would save taxpayers' money. Scott Besides Turner's request, Scott tions. The Parole Commission is was not persuaded. considered and rejected a second seeking more staffing to deal with an "You grow up as a Christiani and plea for commutation from Michael increased workload resulting from your job is to forgive, but you're re- Thornton, 54.' The Citrus County the board's decision earlier this year sponsible for the citizens of the state man has served seven years of a 30- to do away with automatic rights so you try to be fair," Scott said later. year sentence on multiple counts of. restoration in most cases for non-' Attorney General Pam Bondi also theft, trafficking in stolen property violent felons., Orders being taken for daffodil sale Special to the Floridan The Jackson County Master Gardeners are now taking orders for their an- nual daffodil sale. Visit the Master Gardener. office or website to view this year's exciting array of daffodil varieties selected to thrive year after year in North- west Florida's unique cli- mate. The daffodils will arrive during October, in time for fall planting. While there is no formal "daffodil school" sched- uled this year, you can arrange for a Master Gar- dener to visit with your group or organization and provide information, on the planting and care of daffodils in your garden. Call the Master Gardener office at 482-9620, email jacksonmg@ufl-edu.com or visit http://jackson.ifas. ufl.edu/hort/mg.shtml for further information. Sneads FFA officers attend retreat Special to the Floridan Sneads FFA welcomed its new officers of the 2011- 2012 school year with an officer retreat to Panama City July 22-23. The re- treat was designed for fun and to give the officers, old and new, a chance to get acquainted with one another. The Sneads officers were joined on the retreat by chapter officers and- advisors from Altha and Graceville high schools. Officers and advisors visited the Race City fun station and arcade, as well as St. Andrews State Park. State Vice President Syd- ney Stone presented three one-hour leadership ses- sions throughout the trip at multiple rest areas. Sneads FFA reports that the trip was a big over- all success, as numerous friendships were made, knowledge was gained and plans for the future were I I ( LOOKING FOR MORE NEWS? VISIT S'.U. WWW.JCFLORIDAN.COM State Briefs Fla. gets $1M from property auction TALLAHASSEE --As. detective Sherlo'ck Holm- es often said it's "elemen- tary," but now he's also helping Florida's middle and high schools. A handwritten let- ter signed by Sherlock- Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is among unclaimed property that's been auctioned off to benefit the state's' schools. Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater said Tuesday that Saturday's auction in Ponte Vedra Beach brought in $1 million. Other items included a vintage Leica camera, an American Indian belt with 200 grams of silver and a gold Elgin pocket watch. All were left in abandoned safe deposit boxes at Florida banks. So far this year, prop- erty valued at more than $134 million has been returned. That includes: a record $24.7 million in June. 3 inmates took smuggled cocaine SARIASOTA-- Sheriff's officials say three inmates on suicide watch were taken to a hospital last month after overdosing on cocaine that had been smuggled into the Sara- sota County Jail. The Sarasota Herald- Tribune reports two of the inmates vomited and one had stopped breath- ing after the Aug. 22 incident. Authorities say the. substance tested positive for cocaine. . According to reports, a corrections officer found inmate 49-year-oldWillie Curry unresponsive. In- .mate Louis Nowicki had also gotten sick and was' on his bunk and inmate Shaun Monahan was hay- ing difficulty breathing. All three were taken to the.hospital. Curry spent three days in inten- . sive care. Nowicki told investigators 31-year-old Monahan had smuggled the drug into the jail in his rectum. Monahan told deputies he was too high on drugs to remember. Pastor in church shootings improves LAKELAND One of the two pastors who was critically injured in a shooting at his Florida church sent a one-word update on his medical condition: "miracle." A Lakeland Regional Medical Center spokes- woman said Wednesday that pastor William Boss asked her to pass his con- dition on to the public. Polk County Sheriff's deputies say Boss and associate pastor Carl Stewart were shot from behind during a church service Sunday. Officials say the man accused of the shooting . is also charged with the shooting death of his wife. Jeremiah Fogle, 57, was charged with murder and attempted murder. During a hearing Mon- day, he was ordered held without bond and as- signed a public defender. Pasco detectives crack cold case NEW PORT RICHEY Pasco County Sheriff's deputies have arrested the husband of woman whose body was found in the Gulf of Mexico in, 1982. The Sheriff's Office on Wednesday announced the arrest of 59-year-old William Gary Hurst. He was arrested in Dawson Springs, Ky., where he will await extradition to Florida. Officials sayAmy Rose Hunt was 29 when she went missing in August 1982. Her body was not identified until July, when her son alerted officials to information he and his wife found during an Internet search for his mother. The discovery by Jeff Early, and his wife, - Julie, of Grapd Rapids, Mich., helped the sheriff's office crack the case. From wire reports WE BUY GOLD YOUR TRUSTED JEWELER FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS * Expert Expert Jewelry EWatch Repair OLERITS Repair Downtown Marianna 850-482-4037 U "U' "ASSOCIATEr STORE Serving Jackson County Since 1964 - _ 1_ ^ r:" .- ... .* 3 Automatic Cycles I *Fluff Air Cycle 2 Temperature Selections a S -. (n Timer) J 4O R -A -"" '." NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given to all residents, property owners, .taxpayers and citizens of the Town of Sneads, Florida, that the Sneads Town Council will meet in public session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at the Town Hall with the following proposals to be considered. 1. The adoption of an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING. NUISANCES, PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE, DESIGNATION OF AN INSPECTOR, ESTABLISHING A CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD, PROVIDING PENALTIES, PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC, PROVIDING FOR ASSESSMENT OF COST LIEN, PROVIDING FOR APPEALS, PROVIDING FOR FORECLOSURE OF LIEN, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. Such other matters may come before the Council. A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file with the City Clerk and may be inspected at any time during regular business hours. All persons having an interest in the above proposed ordinance, or being otherwise effected are invited to attend and be heard. Town Council of the Town of Sneads, Florida by: Sherri B. Griffin, City Clerk JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com Fla., feds hammer out Medicaid overhaul The Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE Fed- eral health officials are pushing Florida lawmakers to include a provision in their Medicaid over- haul that would require private health plans to spend 85 percent of funds on patient care, state health officials said Wednesday. That issue has been a stick- ing point as the state seeks to expand a five-county Medicaid privatization program statewide under a pair of bills passed this year by the Republican-led Leg- islature. The Centers for Medi- care and Medicaid Services must sign off on the plan and signaled all along they wanted the state to adopt the 85 percent provision. Instead, lawmakers created a profit-sharing plan requiring providers to generate a 5 percent savings the first year, which could save the state about $1 billion. Texas has a similar program. "It is purely in (federal offi- cials') discretion to grant it. or not. I don't think we ever re- ceived a satisfactory answer on why Texas was getting approv- als when Florida is not," said Justin Senior, deputy secretary for Medicaid for the Agency for Health Care Administration. An angry Sen. Joe Negron, who led the bills' passage, accused federal health officials of com- mandeering the state budget and suggested pulling out of the Medicaid program if the feds were not willing to negotiate. "I get the feeling that we're begging, that they hold all the cards ... it just seems to me that the relationship is dysfunctional and out of whack," Negron said during a Senate subcommittee meeting in Tallahassee. AHCA Sec. Liz Dudek stressed pulling out of Medicaid was a minority viewpoint and that the agency was trying to negotiate a deal with federal officials. Some lawmakers support a ratio that clearly dictates how much mon- ey is spent on patient care, she said. Without such a provision, crit- ics worry that for-profit health plans will be able to line their pockets with administrative fees. "If you went out and asked Flo- ridians if they would like to have 85 percent spent on direct ser- vices to people, most would say yeah, that's a pretty good idea," Dudek said. The waiver granting authority for the pilot program expired in June. The state has been running on temporary extensions as they hammer, out an agreement. In April, federal officials said they would consider an amendment to expand the program if the state addresses quality of care and transparency issues. "We are giving careful consid- eration to Florida's waiver ap- plication. Our responsibility is to the people who receive care through Medicaid while being as flexible as possible with our state partners," CMS spokesman Brian Co6k said. Democrats and patient advo- cates worry the state is abdicat- ing the health care of its most vulnerable populations to for- profit providers with little over- sight from state health officials, who have said they did not track what services and medications were denied under the pilot pro- gram. There has been little data showing whether the pilot pro- gram saved money or improved patient care. Michael Garner, president of Florida Association of Health Plans, said the 85 percent provi- sion is grossly misunderstood. In the past, the provision was used as an indicator of plans stability or fiscal solvency. "At some point people started trying to link it to quality of care of access to care," he said. Another sticking point drag- ging out negotiations is the low- income pool, which funnels $1 billion a year to hospitals and providers that serve uninsured patients. Federal officials said they may terminate supplemental funds in December 2013 instead of June 2014, leaving Florida short $500,000. The decision would ap- ply to all states, not just Florida. Lawmakers on both sides said they were disappointed feds would consider such serious changes at the last minute. Losing those funds "could be catastrophic," Republican Sen. Don Gaetz warned. Hurricane fund chief warns state is in danger The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE Flori- da's hurricane fund chief is warning that the state-cre- ated fund used to help in- surers pay off claims after a big storm is in danger. The state has relied on a hurricane' fund ever since Hurricane Andrew devas- tated South Florida nearly 20 years ago. Insurers get help to pay homeowners if a hurricane or a series of hurricanes results in widespread damages. But Jack Nicholson, the chief operating officer of the fund, told state legisla- tors onWednesday that the fund is on "shaky ground." He said ongoing turmoil in the' world financial markets is raising, ques- tions about whether the fund could borrow enough money.to help insurers af- ter a hurricane. This year the fund is pro- viding $18.5 billion worth of coverage, and while it has mote than $7 billion worth of cash on hand, it would still need to borrow another $11 billion.. "I think we are dangerously overexposed considering the current reality of the marketplace ... It scares me to death where we are." Jack Nicholson, Chief operating officer of Fla. hurricane fund "I think we are danger- ously overexposed consid- ering the current reality of the marketplace," Nichol- son said. "... It scares me to death where we are." Nicholson "used the warnings as part of a pitch to state lawmakers to scale *back the size of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. That would likely cause insurance premi- ums to rise but it has the backing of many key Re- publicans, including Gov. Rick Scott. Every insurer currently in Florida is required to purchase coverage from the "Cat Fund" as it also called. The fund provides a backstop to insurers at a rate that is generally cheaper than reinsurance sold by private companies. Nicholson estimated that this low-cost option prob- ably results in insurance premiums being about 25 percent cheaper. If a storm causes enough damages the insurer can ask for reimbursements from the fund. But if the hurricane fund runs out of cash due to a large storm, it borrows money to pay insurers. The state pays off its debts with an assessment, or what some call a "hur- ricane tax," that is placed on nearly every insur- ance policy in the state, including auto insurance policies. Right. now, homeown- ers and drivers in Florida are paying off charges due primarily to Hurricane Wilma. Nicholson, however, said he's less worried about future hikes in the "hur- ricane tax" because right now he's not sure he can even borrow enough mon- ey. He said the turbulence in the financial markets this summer has created "tremendous uncertainty.", The Republican-led Leg- islature including then House Speaker Marco Ru- bio agreed with Gov. Charlie Crist to greatly ex- pand the size of the fund back in 2007 as part of an effort to lower insurance rates. Two years later, legisla- tors started whittling the fund back down but Nich- olson says more needs to be done. "The Cat Fund needs to be right-sized," Nich- olson said. "It's too much when you are expecting to depend on 10 billion or greater of debt." State Sen. Alan Hays, .R-Umatilla, said he con- sidered it "fraud" to force insurers to buy coverage from the fund if there is no guarantee the fund can pay for storm damages. "We're taking a tremen- dous gamble which I find unacceptable," Hays said. But any movy by state lawmakers to change the hurricane fund could run into opposition from coastal lawmakers con- cerned about raising in- surance rates during bad economic times. "We need to go very slow-, ly," said State Sen. Mike Fa- sano, R-New Port Richey. "I have great concerns of the. ramifications of what this will do to every property insurance policy holder in the state. We're not just talking about homeown- ers. We're talking about mobile home owners, con- do owners and small busi- ness owners." The governor, however, agrees with Nicholson. He. said he would prefer insur- ers to rely on other sources of help instead of utilizing the state-created hurri- cane fund. "I like free markets, I be- lieve free markets work," Scott said. "I believe free markets are efficient so I would like to downsize the Cat Fund responsibly." Buried Treasure Appeals court rules for Spain in shipwreck case ,The Associated Press TAMPA U.S. deep-sea explor- ers must turn over to the Span- ish 'government 17 .tons of silver coins and other treasure recovered from a sunken Spanish galleon in 2007, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. But Tampa, Fla.-based Odyssey Marine Exploration has vowed to continue the protracted legal bat- tle over the cache, which could be worth as much as $500 million. In a statement Wednesday, the company said it would take the next step in the appeals process, requesting a hear- ing before all the judges of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. That came after a three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit had issued its ruling in a case that could case spill over to treasure hunts for years to come. "We are certainly disappointed by the 11th Circuit's ruling," said Me- linda MacConnel, Odyssey's vice president and general counsel. "We believe the U.S. Constitution and all other applicable laws give jurisdic- tion to the U.S. courts to determine the rights of Odyssey, Spain and all other claimants in this case." . Attorneys for Odyssey asked the three-judge panel to overturn a low- er court ruling and uphold the "find- ers keepers" rule that would give the treasure hunters the rights to coins, copper ingots, gold cufflinks and other artifacts salvaged in April 2007 from the galleon found off the coast of Portugal. Spain's lawyers coun- tered that U.S. courts are obligated by international treaty and maritime law to uphold Spain's claim to the haul. The ship, called the Nuestra Se- nora de las Mercedes, was sunk by British warships in the Atlantic in 1804 while sailing back from South * America with more than 200 people on board. Odyssey created an inter- national splash in May 2007 when it announced that it had recovered more than 500,000 silver coins and other artifacts from the wreck and flew the treasure back to Tampa. Spain went to the U.S. District Court in Tampa, where the com- pany is based, claiming ownership. Odyssey disputed the Spanish.gov- ernment's ownership of the valuable cargo. I James Goold, a Washington attor- ney who represented the Spanish government in court, called the ap- peals court decision "a complete and much-deserved victory." "The court recognized that strip- ping, the sunken Spanish ship of coins to sell to collectors is no more appropriate than to do that to the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor," Goold said.. "We are pleased and gratified that the court recognized U.S. ob- ligations under international law, just as Spain respects the sanctity of sunken U.S. Navy ships." A federal judge sided with Spain in the first round of the tug-of-war in June 2009, accepting the Spanish government's argument that it never surrendered ownership of the ship and its contents. Attorneys argued the case before the 11th Circuit pan- el in May. Odyssey had argued that the wreck was never positively identified as the Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes. And if it was that vessel, then the ship was on a commercial trade trip-- not a sovereign mission at the time it sank, meaning Spain would have no firm claim to the booty. International treaties generally hold that warships sunk in battle are protected from treasure seekers. State Briefs .--. Teen charged for pistol at school PORT ST. LUCIE A Florida Treasure Coast teen faces charges after authorities say he brought a replica flintlock handgun and a pocketknife to his Port St. Lucie school. The 17-year-old told po- lice he brought the pistol to St. Lucie West Centen- nial High School on Friday to show his history teach- er, explaining they were discussing the Civil War in class. Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers reports that the teacher confirmed she was covering the Civil War, but she said the teen wasn't scheduled to be in her class Friday. Police were called to the school after an- other teacher spotted the teen showing the gun to a friend. A gunsmith determined the Civil War replica was a working fire- arm. The teen was charged with two felony counts of possession of a weapon on school grounds. Sierra Club suing University of Florida TALLAHASSEE The Si- erra Club is suing the Uni- versity of Florida, seeking public records on urban fertilizer regulations. University spokeswoman Janine Sikes said Wednes- day that all she could say was that the case is under review. From wire reports I& Patsy Sapp, Tim Sapp, Licensed Agent tBroker/Owner, Tim Cell (850) 209-3595 Office (850) 526-5260 Fax (850) 526-5264 1 MLS 4257 Lafayette St. Marianna, FL 32446 owfrun www.floridashowcaserealty.com Find a store near you at sherwin-williams.corn Join us on i3 *Retail sales only. Discount taken off full retail price. Sale pricing or other offers that result in greater savings will supersedethis offer. Not validon previous purchases. 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"All in all this isn't great news for the governor, but his num- bers are moving upward slow- ly," pollster Peter Brown said Wednesday. Quinnipiac (Conn.) University randomly surveyed .1,007 reg- istered voters by land lines and cellphones between Sept. 14 and Sept. 19. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 per- centage points. Voters were split evenly, 37 per- cent to 37 percent, when asked if they liked the new governor as a person, but 50 percent said they disapproved of the job he's do- ing compared to 37 percent who gave him a favorable job rating. The numbers were slightly bet- ter for Scott than in early August when 52 percent disapproved compared to 35 percent who believed Scott was doing a good job after slightly more than eight months in office. Scott said Wednesday he doesn't know why his favorabil- ity ratings nudged upward but speculated "it probably is tied to people getting comfortable that we are creating more jobs in the state." Florida's unemployment rate has remained at 10.7 percent over the summer months after improving in each of the first five months of the year. "I ran on a platform to get jobs going, that's what I think about every day," he said. More than half, 53 percent, said they do not approve of Scott's policies or the way he handled the state budget. Forty one per- cent said they believed that state budget cuts made earlier this year went too far and was unfair. to people like them. "Voters don't like politicians they see as being unfair, espe- cially 'when it comes to cutting programs for people," Brown said. "Politicians who can con- vince voters they are being fair on budget issues gain a leg up." But Scott showed in strength within his ow where 70 percent of Repi ranked his job perform vorably compared to 18 who disapproved. De disapproved by a marg percent to 8 percent. A multimillionaire b man, Scott emerged fror anonymity in political last year to upset the establishment guber candidate and sitting general, Bill McCollum. edged Democrat Alex Sir general election; First-term Republica Sen. Marco Rubio far ter with registered Repi and voters overall. Nea 49 percent, of the resp rated Rubio favorably for improving creased ly performance in Washington. n party Rubio was backed by 81 percent ublicans of the Republican voters ques- ance fa-. tioned and 52 percent of inde- percent pendents while only 19 percent mocrats of Democrats gave him a favor- in of 82 able rating. Florida voters backed a law usiness- requiring welfare recipients to n virtual pass drug tests by a margin of circles 71 percent to 27 percent. Men, e GOP's women, Republicans and inde- rnatorial pendents all heavily supported attorney the measure while Democrats He then were split. ik in the "Voters overwhelmingly like the requirement that welfare n U.S. recipients must pass drug tests ed bet- to receive benefits," Brown said. ublicans "But the issue is now before the rly half, courts where the only opin- ondents ion that matters is that of the rhis ear- judge." House Dems, tea party Reps kill spending bill with disaster aid The Associated Press WASHINGTON In a rebuke to GOP leaders, the House on Wednesday re- jected a measure providing $3.7 billion for disaster re- lief as part of a bill to keep the government running through mid-November. The surprise 230-195 de- feat came at the hands of Democrats and tea party Republicans. Democrats were op- posed because the mea- sure contains $1.5 billion in cuts td a government loan program to help car companies build fuel-ef- ficient vehicles. For their part, many GOP conser- vatives felt the underlying bill permits spending at too high a rate. The outcome sends House Speaker John Boeh- ner, R-Ohio, and his lead- ership team back to the drawing board as they seek to make sure the govern- ment doesn't shut down at the end of next week. It also raises the possibil- ity that the government's main disaster relief pro- gram could run out. of money early next week for victims of Hurricane Irene and other disasters. Earlier Wednesday, Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia, the No. 2 Republican in the House, had confidently predicted the measure would pass. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has only a few days' worth of aid remaining in its disas- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In this Tuesday photo, Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., urges funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. ter relief fund, lawmakers said. The agency already has held up thousands of longer-term rebuilding projects repairs to sewer systems, parks, roads and' bridges, for example to conserve money to provide emergency relief to victims of recent disasters. The looming shortage has been apparent for months, and the Obama White House was slow to request additional money. The underlying stopgap funding measure would finance the government through Nov. 18 to give lawmakers more time to try to reach agreement on the 12 unfinished spend- ing bills needed to run government agencies on a day-to-day basis for the 2012 budget year. Forty-eight Republicans broke with GOP leaders on the vote; six Democrats voted for the measure. Some of the Republicans also came from manufac- turing states like Michi- gan, which benefit from the loan program. The measure was origi- nally designed by GOP leaders to pass with bipar- tisan support. Last week, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer of Maryland and Rep. Norm Dicks of Wash- ington, the top Democrat on the House Appropria- tions Committee, said publicly that they would vote for it reluctantly. "This bill was designed to pass with Democrat votes, in part based on as- surances from Reps. Dicks and Hoyer," said Erica El-' liott,. spokeswoman for GOPWhip Kevin McCarthy of California. "Frankly, it's shocking as many Repub- licans voted for it as did." Senate Democrats called upon House GOP leaders to add additional disas- ter funding to whatever future stopgap measure rises from the rubble of Wednesday's vote. Romney vi The Associated Press MIAMI Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Wednesday questioned how Rick Perry would fix Social Security as the focus of the GOP presidential race turns to senior citizen-rich Florida this week. In a likely preview of a Thursday debate in Or- lando, Romney took issue with Perry's contention in a recently published book that each of the. 50 states would better handle the huge federal program. "In my opinion, this does not work in any way, shape or form," Romney, the for- mer Massachusetts gov- ernor, said at a town hall meeting attended by about 75 people." Romney also asserted that Perry called Social Security "uncon- stitutional" and added: "I believe it is constitutional. I think that's proven, and settled." While Perry indeed roundly criticized Social Security in his book, he didn't use the word uncon- stitutional. Rather, Perry branded the program the "best example" of the "fraud" and "bad disease" spread by Washington in Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. Perry furthermore criticized the Supreme Court of that era for "ab- dicating its role as the protector of constitutional federalism." Romney's criticism marks the start of an im- portant three-day stretch for the GOP presidential field in the perennial bat- tleground state of Florida. There's Thursday's debate, with events sponsored by the social conservative group Faith and Freedom Coalition stretching into Friday and a nonbinding test vote of party faithful on Saturday. Perry, the Texas governor and current GOP front- runner in recent national polls, was also in Florida on Wednesday at a pair of private fundraisers, one in Fort Lauderdale and one in Palm Beach County. While Perry made clear in his book what he thinks about Social Security, he hasn't provided specifics about what he would do if elected president to the Program that millions of sits Florida, questions senior citizens depend on. would happen if some When asked in a recent states chose not to have interview with Time maga- any such system, and zine how he would change whether people would Social Security, Perry said have to switch plans if they many ideas should be on moved from state to state. the table. "The idea that "There are a lot of ques- we're going to write a Social tions I'd like to have an- Security reform plan today swered to understand the is a bit of a stretch from my nature of that plan," Rom- perspective," he said. ney said. Romney pressed that Perry spokesman' Ray issue at his event early Sullivan accused Romney Wednesday. of "sounding like a Demo- Two large screens dis- crat, distorting the truth played questions about and trying to scare senior Perry's position on Social citizens." Security, such as what "Gov. Perry has been "It can't keep goingforever the way it is." Mitt Romney, Republican presidential candidate YOUR HOME TOWN DEALER FORD ANY NEW IN STDEK F150 TRUCKS i INELUDINE DIESEL S100.00 OVER COST JERRY t GX GENERAL MANAGER TODD LEE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ALL HIS PAST CLIENTS AND FRIENDS TO BAY FORD RIBMHT ON THE CORNER OF RT 20 AND MAIN ST. LDOUNTSTOWN 850-674-546E "I'd tried for years to lose weight and was never successful until I joined Rapid Weight Loss. 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Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The Employ Florida telephone may be reached by persons using TTY/TTD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711. Disponible en Espanol. -16A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 STRTE/NT]IONRL JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com White supremacist executed Found guilty of dragging black man to death in Texas The Associated Press HUNTSVILLE, Texas - White supremacist gang member Lawrence Rus- sell Brewer was executed Wednesday evening for the infamous dragging death slaying of James Byrd Jr., a black man from East Texas. Byrd, 49, was chained to the back of a pickup truck and pulled whip-like to his death along a bumpy asphalt road in one of the most grisly hate crime murders in recent Texas history. Brewer, 44, was asked if he had any final words, to which he replied: "No. I have no final statement." A single tear hung on the edge of his right eye. He was pronounced dead at 6:21 p.m., 10 min- utes after, the lethal drugs began flowing into his arms, both covered with intricate black tattoos. Brewer's parents and two of Byrd's sisters were in attendance. Appeals to the courts for Brewer were exhausted and no last-day attempts to save his life were filed. Besides Brewer, John William King, now 36, also was convicted of capital murder and sent to death row for Byrd's death, which shocked the nation for its brutality. King's convic- tion and death sentence remain under appeal. A third man, Shawn Berry, 36, received a life prison term. "One down and one to go," Billy Rowles, the re- tired Jasper County sher- iff who first investigated the horrific scene, said. "That's kind of cruel but that's reality." Byrd's sister, Clara Tay- lor, said someone from her brother's family needed to be present to watch Brew- er die so she was among witnesses in the death chamber. "He had choices," she said Tuesday, referring to Brewer. "He made the wrong choices." While the lethal injec- tion wouldn't compare to the horrible death her brother endured, "Know- . ing you're going to be ex- ecuted, that has to be a so- bering thought," she said. It was about 2:30 a.m. on a Sunday, June 7, 1998, when witnesses saw Byrd walking on a road not far 'from his home in Jasper, a town of more than 7,000 about 125 miles northeast of Houston. Many folks knew he lived off disabil- ity checks, couldn't afford his own car and walked where he needed to go. Another witness then saw him riding in the bed of a dark pickup. Six hours later and some 10 miles away on Huff Creek Road, the bloody mess found after daybreak was thought at first to be animal road kill. Rowles, a former Texas state trooper who had taken office as sheriff the previous year, believed it was a hit-and- run fatality but evidence didn't match up with someone caught beneath a vehicle. Body parts were scattered and the blood trail began with footprints at what appeared to be the scene of a scuffle. "I didn't go down that road too far before I knew THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO In a Sept. 20,1999 photo, Lawrence Russell Brewer listens to the guilty verdict being read in his capital murder trial at the Brazos County Courthouse in Bryan, Texas. this was going to be a bad deal," he said at Brewer's trial. Fingerprints taken from the headless torso identi- fied the victim as Byrd. Testimony showed the three men and Byrd drove out into the county about 10 miles and stopped along an isolated logging road. A fight broke out and the outnumbered Byrd was tied to the truck bumper with a 241/2-foot logging chain. Three miles later, what was left of his shred- ded remains was dumped between a black church and cemetery where the pavement ended on the remote road. Brewer, King and Berry were in custody by the end of the next day. The crime put Jasper under a national spotlight and lured the likes of the Ku Klux Klan and the Black Panthers, among others, to try to exploit the notoriety of the case which contin- ues many, say unfairly - to brand Jasper more than a decade later. King was tried first, in Jasper. Brewer's trial was' moved 150 miles away to Bryan. Berry was tried back in Jasper.- Judge tosses Ala. challenge to election monitoring The Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a chal- lenge to election monitoring re- quired under the Voting Rights Act to ensure mostly southern states are no longer disenfranchising black voters and found that discrimi- nation continues in modern-day polling. U.S. DistrictJudge JohnBates ruled against Shelby County, Ala., which sued Attorney General Eric Holder to stop the monitoring required since the Voting Rights Act's initial passage in 1965. The county argued the monitoring is outdated and that it should no longer need federal ap- proval before changing even minor election procedures such as moving a polling place or redrawing school Theft From Page 1A owner drove up as the three were loading metal-containing objects into a trailer, confronted them, and called law enforcement to report a theft in progress. Bonine and the juvenile stayed.at the scene on State Road 69 South, but Jelliff allegedly wandered away as authorities were summoned. History From Page 1A Madison Street Park. The Saturday festivities begin at 8 a.m. with a "Rebel Run" 5K walk or run at Citizens Lodge. Participants should be there at 7 a.m., however, to sign up. Marianna Day commit- tee member Robert Daffin said the cost to participate is $20 for a spe- cial T-shirt or $15 without a T-shirt. The Marianna Day parade will take place at 10 a.m. in downtown Mari- anna, with the Battle of Marianna reenactment taking place right after. This is the only free reenactment of the weekend. After the reenactment, a Confederate Memorial Ceremony will take place at Confederate Park in downtown Marianna. The festivities will continue at 1 p.m. with a guys gymnastic demon- district lines. Section 5 of the law relies heavily on patterns of past discrimination to determine which state, county and local governments must obtain preclearancee" for election changes. Bates noted that this section has been alternatively called the center- piece of the country's most effective civil rights law and an impermissible federal encroachment on state sov- ereignty. Bates had appeared some- what -sympathetic to the county's arguments.at a hearing in February and he questioned whether evi- dence of racial discrimination from four or five decades ago justified the continued election monitoring. But he wrote in his 151-page opin- ion that after reviewing 15,000'pages of records in support of lawmakers' 25-year extension of the law in 2006 Canine units were brought in to search for him, but a witness saw him first and gave investigators his hiding place; authorities say he was crouched down in an overgrown field nearby. He was taken into custody with no' further incident. The juvenile and Jelliff are addi- tionally charged with dealing in sto- len property in the case. Jelliff was also charged with viola- tion of probation as a result of this incident. Authorities say he has a station at Madison Street Park. At 2 p.m. a DJ and vendors will entertain crowds at Madison Street Park. The second reenactment of the weekend will take place at Citizens Lodge at 3 p.m. It will be more of a generic demonstration of a North Florida raid and also includes can- non fire. There is a general admis- sion fee of $5 for adults and $3 for children. At 4 p.m., the Riverside Beaver Choir will perform at Madison Creek Park. The Dickey Merrit and "The Original Bama Jam" and the Dry Creek bluegrass band will give a concert at 6 p.m., also at Madison Creek Park. The final event on Saturday will be the military ball at Citizens Lodge at 6 p.m. The 97th Regimental Band will play period music such as the Virginia Reel for people to dance to. Period dress is optional. On Sunday, a campground church that Congress was justified in find- ing that discrimination in the' cov- ered jurisdictions still existed. "Bearing in mind both the his- torical context and the extensive evidence of recent voting discrimi- nation reflected in that virtually un- precedented legislative 'record, the court concludes that current needs - the modern existence of inten- tional racial discrimination in vot- ing do, in fact, justify Congress's 2006 reauthorization of the pre- -clearance requirement imposed on covered jurisdictions by Section 5," Bates wrote. Shelby County had argued that al- leged discriminatory activity takes place across the country, as much in New Jersey or Illinois as in the ju- risdictions covered under theVoting Rights Act. previous theft-related offense and he was on probation at the time of this incident. Investigators say Jelliff and the juvenile had, allegedly stolen metal from the same property on a previ- ous date and had sold it at a scrap yard. The truck and trailer used in the incident Tuesday belonged to Bo- nine, according to officials. All three have claimed they thought they had permission to take the materials. "All the shooting and all the fanfare and other stuff is for people to watch, but what we're here for is the history." Robert Daffin, Marianna Day committee member service will be held at 11 a.m. at Citi- zens Lodge. The weekend ends with another reenactment with can- non fire at 2 p.m. at Citizens Lodge. There is a general admission fee of $5 for adults and $3 for children. Daffin said the weekend's cost to the Tourist Development Board is about $14,000. The goal is to make this an event people far and wide will come to. But the Marianna Day committee also wants to teach peo- ple their American history. "All the shooting and all the fan- fare and other stuff is for people to watch, but what we're here for is the history," Daffin said. Jackson County No change in millage rate From staff reports In a brief meeting Tues- day night, Jackson County Commissioners set the 2011-2012 millage rate at 7.12 percent-the same as last year, and 1.3 percent less than the board could have elected to impose. This means property own- ers will pay $7.12 in coun- ty taxes for every $1,000 worth of taxable value at- tached to their property. The board tentatively ad- opted the millage rate last week, and finalized it at Office From Page 1A what she's doing." Brown may need that ex- tra pair of hands to handle what could be an influx of new traffic into the lo- cal driver's license office. Washington County and four other small commu- nities in Florida shut down their part-time driver's license offices this year when the state mandated that management of all be shifted to the tax collector's office or closed. Brown said she expects to become the go-to office for drivers in the neighbor- ing county. She also said that some drivers in larger offices, like Tallahassee, have called looking for in- formation about how to get their licenses here be- cause they've experienced three-hour waits in the more populated area ,of Leon County. Also, Jackson County will be the only driver's license office between Tallahat- the Tuesday meeting. By law, they could have raised the tax to 7.21 percent. By adopting the lower rate, the county will see slightly fewer ad valorem dollars next year, about $40,000 less. The ad valorem tax is ex- pected to generate roughly $10,114,689, less than a quarter of the county's full anticipated budget, which includes from the local government's share of road tax funds and other sources. see to the east and Walton County to the west which will offer certain services - like issuing licensees for people with certain special medical conditions. After Oct. 3, the driver's license office here will be more user-and-employee friendly, Brown said. An old wooden counter is being taken out and re- placed with a new modular unit that will give employ- ees and customers better face-to-face contact and more efficient working conditions. Additionally, two offices in the building which had previously been used by Florida Highway Patrol of- ficers will now be opened up for driver's license em- ployees to use. The Florida Highway Pa- trol recently shut down its adjacent field office here and no longer needs the extra space that officers were borrowing in the driver's license building. The office is located at 3613 Hwy. 90 just west of the Marianna city limits. Obituaries Marianna Chapel Pea Funeral Home 203 3960 Lafayette Street Blou Marianna, Florida 32446 Phone 850-526-5059 George Elton Cook Mr. George Elton Cook, 78, of Marianna, passed away at his home on Tues- day, September 20, 2011. Mr. Cook was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and was born on Decem- ber 2, 1932 to the late Murtha and Gertrude Gil- bert Cook. He served his I country in the United States Army and worked for Mr. the Jackson County Road 69, o: Department for -many awaya years. Elton loved to sit arid ly by talk with family and friends born about solving the world's Lowvi] problems. Leon Mr. Cook was preceded Mary in death by his parent, his was a three brothers; John, Hil- man ii ton and Yulee Cook. He is ida fo now happily reunited with owner his bulldog Buddy. and re He is survived by his Golson daughter, Kathy Williams as the. and her husband Darrell of He Grand Ridge; two 'grand- band t children, Zeke Williams of and fa Grand Ridge, Rhianna Wil- Burgh liams Dowling and hus- Clakel band Don. of Marianna; Chitte three grandsons, Don Doney Young Dowling, Tucker Jeffrey Dowling and Ben Williams; nie) i special friends, Elaine Null and and Lamar Baxter. Colsor Services for Mr. Cook will Grand be held at 11:00 a.m. Fri- gela a day, September 23, 2011 in Chad the Marianna Chapel Fu- Millim neral Home with the Rev. via ClI Jack Howell officiating. In- Jeff, Ju terment will follow in the and Re Mount Olive Cemetery in No Altha. A time of remem- Men brance will be held from by cr 10:00 a.m. until time of 'flower service. be ma Serving as Mr. Cook's pice, pallbearers will be his Suite nephews; Buddy, Bobby, 32446. Darrell, Kenny, Keith and All a Danny Cook. der the Marianna Chapel Funer- Peavy al Home is in charge of ar- Home rangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.co m. avy Funeral Home 67 NWEvans Ave. 8tstown, Fla. 32424 850 674 2266 Leon F. Doney, Jr Leon F. Doney, Jr., f Marianna, passed at home with is fami- his side. Leon was on April 12, 1942 in lle, NY to the late F. Doney, Sn and E. Berrus Doney. He a commercial press- n New York and Flor- r over 30 years, co- of JR's Thrift Shop recently retired from in Elementary School ir beloved custodian. was a devoted hus- to Linda King Doney their to Jeanette (Art) ardt and Maribeth ey both of nango, NY, Kevin y of Perryville, NY, y Colson, Ralph (Con- Colson of Bunnell, Timothy (Maria) i of Tallahassee. father.to Wesley, An- nd Erika Burghardt, Crowell, Kurt naci, Treyton and Oli- akeley, Hope Doney, astin, Jazmine, Amber ebecca Colson. services are planned. norialization will be emation. In lieu of s, contributions can de to Covenant Hos- 4215 Kelson Ave. C, Marianna, FL. arrangements are un- e direction of Marlon at Peavy Funeral in Blountstown, FL. Jackson County Vault & Monuments '-- :1. 850-482-5041 lL Pinecrest 3720 Caverns Road Marianna, FL 32446-1806 (850) 482-3964 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 7AF LOCHL/NRrIONAL JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com Medical News Startup company succeeds at hiring autistic adults The Associated Press HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. The software testers at Aspiritech are a collection of characters. Katie Levin talks nonstop. Brian Tozzo hates driving. Jamie Specht is bothered by bright lights, vacuum cleaners and the feel of carpeting against her skin. Rider Hallenstein draws cartoons of himself as a DeLorean sports car. Rick Alexander finds it un- nerving to sit near other people. This is the unusual work- force of a U.S. startup that specializes in finding soft- ware bugs by harnessing the talents of young adults with autism. Traits that make great software testers intense focus, comfort with repeti- tion, memory for detail -- also happen to be charac- teristics of autism. People with Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism, have normal to high intelligence and often are highly skilled with computers. Aspiritech, a nonprofit in Highland Park, Ill., nur- tures these skills while forgiving the quirks that can make adults with au- tism unemployable: social awkwardness, poor eye contact, being easily over- whelmed. The company's name plays on the words 'Asperger's," "spirit" and "technology." Clients, nine companies in Aspiritech's first two years, have been pleased. "They exceeded my ex- pectations," said Dan Te- desco of Shelton, Conn.- based HandHold Adaptive, which took a chance onAs- piritech to test an iPhone application. "There is a THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In this photo taken Sept. 8, Aspiritech co-founder Moshe Weitzberg (standing left) works with employees (from left) Katie Levin, Rick Alexander and Jamie Specht, at the nonprofit enterprise that specializes in finding software bugs as they test a new program in Highland Park, IIl. pride in their product you don't usually see in this type of work." Aspiritech was founded by Moshe and Brenda Weitzberg after their son, Oran, now 32, was fired from a job bagging grocer- ies. Oran was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome when he was 14. He now works at Aspiritech. "He went from failing at bagging groceries to being one of the best software testers on our team," said Brenda Weitzberg. The Weitzbergs modeled Aspiritech on a successful Danish company called Specialisterne, or "the Specialists." Specialisterne also employs software tes- ters with autism. Its satis- fied clients include Oracle and Microsoft. Qther companies in Bel- gium, Japan and Israel are either hiring or training adults with autism as soft- ware testers. This year, Aspiritech projects $120,000 in reve- nue, with .60 percent com- ing from donations and 40 percent from clients. The Weitzbergs hope to raise the. client revenue to 50 percent next year. "There have been a cou- ple of attempts in the U,S. and Aspiritech is the one that's making it," said Scott Standifer of the University of Missouri's DisabilityPol- icy and Studies office and the organizer of a national conference on adults with autism and employment. The exact unemploy- ment rate for adults with autism is unknown, but it's thought to be high, Standi- fer said. "We don't know how many adults have autism and, because of that, we don't know their rate of unemployment," he said. "We do know from track- ing adults just emerging from high school that they are having great difficulty finding jobs." A 2009 U.S: Department of Education survey found the employment rate for young adults with autism was on par with that for deaf-and-blind young adults, and well below the rate of those with blind- ness alone or learning dis- abilities or traumatic brain injuries, Standifer said. Since Asperger's syn- drome didn't become a standard diagnosis until the early 1990s, many of Aspiritech's software tes- ters were adults when they first learned they were on the autism spectrum. They are pioneers, the first generation of adults with Asperger's. Katie Levin, 35, was diag- nosed in her late 20s. with Asperger's. As a child, she'd been labeled as mentally ill. "Asperger's is not a men- tal illness," she said. "I definitely feel like I iden- tify with the Asperger's community more than I did with the mental illness community." She tests software and runs Aspiri- tech's Facebook page and Twitter feed. Rick Alexander, 24, an-" other tester, has a degree in computer science from the Illinois Institute of Technology and complet- ed an internship develop- ing software for the city of Chicago. "I have a lot of social anxiety. I don't like meet- ing new people," said Alex- ander, who was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome as a teenager. Like many of the other testers, he lives with his parents. He'd rather be a software developer than a tester, he said. But selling himself in a job interview is "very dif-. ficult for me." "When you're a child, the school is very concerned with you, the state is very concerned with you," Alex- ander said. Organizations help adults with -autism, he said, but "you need to approach them and for somebody with Asperger's syndrome, it's very difficult to do the approaching." Most research dollars have gone toward study- ing children with autism while adults have been ne- glected, said Molly Losh, an autism researcher at Northwestern University. "Our vocational struc- ture really isn't suited to funnel people with autism into the workforce," Losh said. Aspiritech "is a mag- nificent and innovative venture," she said. Many businesses hire offshore companies to test software. Mike Mestemak- er, director of engineering for Schaumburg, l1.-based ISI Telemanagement Solu- tions, chose Aspiritech be- cause it offered competi- tive rates but was based in the United States. "They dove right in and worked very quickly," Me- stemaker said. "They were very detail-oriented peo- ple. They really got the job done." ISI was happy with the work and has hired Aspiri- tech for a second project, he said. Aspiritech provides meaningful work (pay is ,$12 to $15 an hour) in a re- laxed environment where bosses never yell if you're late and nobody minds if you, .need to be alone for a while. What's more, the company is building social skills. The software testers, who are in their 20s and 30s, are trained to work to- gether and they take part in organized outings: min- iature golf, bowling, eating at a restaurant. "We want to improve social skills among people who tend to be socially isolated," said Marc Lazar, Aspiritech's autism spe-' cialist. For many of them, software testing is not go- ing to be their lifelong ca- reer, Lazar said, "but while they're here they're going to improve their job skills and they're going to learn what kind of behavior is expected on the job and they're going to have more to put on their resumes." Millions of young adults get health coverage under law The Associated Press Wilson, now 24. "I can use Repealing Obama's law, some of it to further my which Congress approved WASHINGTON At studies or buy food." in March 2010, would least one part of President The two surveys were end the requirement that Barack Obama's health welcome news for the ad- health plans cover young care overhaul has proven ministration, which is try- adults up to age 26. But popular. With the econo- ing to fight off attempts some GOP lawmakers say my sputtering, the number to repeal the law which they would include such a of young adults covered by some GOP lawmakers and mandate in replacement health insurance grew by candidates call "Obam- legislation to follow. about a million as families acare" or to overturn it While the bleak econo- flocked to take advantage in court. my has made it hard for of a new benefit in the law. "It's very disappointing to young people to get jobs, Two surveys released hear some people in Con- fewer are being forced to Wednesday one by the gress talk about repealing go without medical care, government, another by the law and taking away defying an overall trend of Gallup found signifi- this security," said Health rising numbers of work- cantly fewer young adults and Human Services Sec- ing-age Americans who going without coverage retary Kathleen Sebelius. lack coverage. even as the overall num- eor ofb ninsured remained I. '.-- ....... -, 1,-=11 Ia l uU1 U1* .J.JHAJ11Hule u JtUJ.Jtjjteu high. The government's Na- tional Center for Health Statistics found that the number of uninsured peo- ple ages 19-25 dropped from 10 million last year to 9.1 million in the first three months of this year, a sharp decline over such a brief period. New data from an ongo- ing Gallup survey found that the share of adults 18-25 without coverage dropped from 28 percent last fall to 24.2 percent by this summer. That drop translates to roughly 1 mil- lion or more young adults gaining coverage. - The new health care law allows young adults to remain on their parents' health plans until they turn 26. Previously, fami- lies faced a hodgepodge of policies. Some health plans covered only adult children while they were full-time students. Others applied an age cutoff. Elizabeth Wilson, an as- piring opera singer who lives near Indianapolis, said her mother's plan dropped her in the midst of a medical crisis because she had turned 23. At the time, Wilson was in the hospital under treatment for an inflammation of the pancreas. Because of the overhaul, she has been able to get back on the policy. "It means I don't have to spend every penny I make Jto get health care," said / for k 9 " . on jcfloridan.com Voting Ends September 30th. Official ballot will also be published in the Jackson County Floridan September 25th Just like exercise can boost your energy every day, making a few small changes at home can save you energy every month. Start by adjusting your space and water heating thermostats to their proper temps. Then call FPU at 800.541.9068 and learn more ways to save energy with our free energy check-up, including our free weatherization kit. Follow us on l twitter.co m/ ,_ tjcfl oridara nnews T fI L T I E S S energyfor ife - www.FPUC.com mmmm -18A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 NRTIONRL SHS Volleyball Lady Pirates make it 8 in a row BY DUSTIN KENT dkent@jcfloridan.comrn The Sneads Lady Pirates made it eight straight wins Tuesday night in Vernon, tak- ing yet another straight set victory by scores of 25-15, 25- 9, and 25-15. It was one of the most domi- nant performances yet this season for the Lady Pirates, who have won 24 of their last 25 sets since a season opening loss to Florida High. "I thought we played awe- some," Sneads coach Sheila Roberts said of her team's ef- fort. "It looked like we had our mojo back. The girls looked really good. They had, good teamwork, and they looked like they just had their pop back." Roberts had been critical of Tier team earlier in the year for its lack of fire and spark de- spite its continuous victories. "We had been winning de- cisively, but something didn't seem right," the coach said. "We had a meeting with the seniors to talk about it, and I'm very happy with the way things went. The girls had great communication, the er- rors wereJow, and I loved the aggie-sivene.-s and energy on the court. They were just playing their 'A' game, being ,.er, aggressive and working together.' Sneads. was led by Jordan lackson with 14 kills, with the senior hitter also leading the \va\ viii five ace serves and three blgck-kills on the night. AshieV Rogers added five kills, and Yonna Bell three Rogers, Brandy Strickland,, and Ernml ones all had three ace serves each. Jones led the Lady Pirates in digs with 10 and serve receives with 11, while Becca Aaron had a team-best 25 assists to only two errors. Sneads will next travel to Graceville today to take on the Lady Tigers. Roberts said she hopes her team's focus on Tuesday car- ries over into tonight and the rest of the season. "The thing I liked was that they weren't happy just to coast out there. They really got after it and gave it their best effort," the coach said. "I'm hoping we're on to some- thing there and we'll keep that going." MARK SKINNER / FLORIDIAN Sneads' Becca Aaron sets a ball during a match earlier this season. MWHS VoUeybaB MARKSKINNER / FLORIDIAN Marianna's Ashtin McMullian digs a ball during a match earlier this season. Lady Bulldogs fall in 4 to Walton BY DUSTIN KENT dkent@jcfloridan.com The Marianna Lady Bulldogs' lost their third straight match Tuesday night at home, falling to Walton in four sets by scores of 25-21, 25-12, 25-27, and 25-9. lMarianna previously lost to Sneadsin three sets on lMoriday and to Pensacola Catholic in three.last week. The Lady Bulldogs appeared headed for another straight set defeat after the first tw o sets, but they rallied back in the third to take the wio and force a fourth set. Unfortunately for the home team. that appeared to be all it had left in the tank. "It was just a roilercoaster," Marian- na coach Belinda Christopher said af- ter the match. "We go up and then we come back down. We just can't find:6our rhythm. I don't know if we know how to finish a game. \\,hen we get ahead, we can't take advantage. We have to get better at that." Porsha Morgan led the Lady Bulldogs with 11 kills, while Htayden Searcy add- ed four, and Linsey Basford three. Ashtin McMullian led the team with 12 service points and three aces, while Lexie Basford had eight service points and an ace, Whitney Lipford seven ser- vice points and two aces, Linsey Bas- ford seven service points and an ace, and Tia Bass six service points and two aces. Linsey Basford led the way with 19 assists, while McMullian contributed 17. It was the second district loss in as many tries for Marianna, which fell to 8-6 overall on the season. The Lady Bulldogs can be excused for their most recent losses given the high quality of competition in the likes of Sneads, Catholic, and Walton, but Christopher said her team simply has to step up to the challenge. "They're tough teams, but .you've got to play tough teams to get better," she said. "You just can't play teams be- neath you every game. We play strong opponents (out of district) because we knew that Catholic and Walton were strong, so we wanted to try to prepare for those schools in district. "Walton is very solid, very consistent, and a very good team. We've just got to get into a rhythm offensively. It's hard to get any assists and run plays when you can't pass the ball. Serve receive still cost us as well." Some of that can be attributed to youth the Lady Bulldogs have a brand-new starting six this season - but Christopher said that can't be an excuse. See FALL, Page 2B MMS FOOTBALL Bul.pups dominate MARK SKINNER / FLORIDIAN Marianna's Herman Williams (1) runs for a touchdown during a game earlier this year. Beat Franklin County in shortened affair BY DUSTIN KENT dkent@jcfloridan.com The Marianna Middle School added another dominant per- formance to a long line of them Tuesday night at Bulldog Stadi- um, registering their fourth win in as many tries in 2011. The Bullpups beat Franklin County 34-0, with the game being called two minutes be- fore halftime due to inclement weather. It was the second straight game for the Bullpups against a com- bination squad of junior var- sity and middle school featuring high school freshmen, the first coming last week in a 42-30 win over Port St. Joe. Marianna was just as good Tuesday, ifnotbetter, dominating Franklin County from the open- ing kick an onside kick that was recovered by the Bullpups. "We played real well," MMS coach Hunter Nolen said after the game. "We had no turnovers for the first time this year, and I'm very proud of that. Theywere way bigger than us, so I was a lit- tle worried about that to start the game, but the momentum swung to our side after the onside kick, and we never gave it back." It took Marianna just four plays to turn the onside kick into six points, with Alex Edwards scor- ing on a 16-yard run. Will Smith's 2-point play made it 8-0, and after a quick three- and-out by Franklini, Herman Williams took the next Marianna play from scrimmage for a 56- yard touchdown to make it 14-0. Williams scored again on the Bullpups' next possession, this time on a toss sweep that went for a 13-yard TD to make it 20- 0 with the first quarter not yet gone. See BULLPUPS, Page 2B Middle School Football Tigers tumble at home to Roulhac, lose 42-0 MARK SKINNER/ FLORIDIAN A Graceville Middle School player runs with the football during a game earlier this season. BY DUSTIN KENT dkent@jcfloridan.com The Graceville Middle School Tigers fell to Roulhac 42-0 on Tuesday night at home to fall to 1-2 on the season. The Tigers were coming off of a 28-0 road loss to Cottondale the prior week, and didn't fare any better at home Tuesday night. Roulhac dominated from the start, setting the tone early by forcing Graceville into a three- and-but on its first possession, and returning the ensuing punt for the first touchdown of the game. Graceville later gave up an- other punt return touchdown, as well as an interception return touchdown, and turned the ball over three times on the night. "The turnovers really hurt us," Tigers coach Phillip Haynes said after the game. "They scored in every way possible. We did a poor job of tackling. When they ran back the first punt for a touchdown, it just started a downward spiral." Haynes said his team simply needs to be better in all areas of the game if it wants to sal- vage theiremainder of the sea- son, which includes three more games. ""We've just got to focus on fundamentals," he said. "Our of- fensive line has got to stay with their blocks, and we've got to stop taking bad angles defen- sively. Our guys are young and I realize that, but we've still got.to work to get better each week." Graceville next hits the road to take on Freeport on Tuesday before finishing the season with a pair of home games against Bonifay on Oct. 4 and Grand Ridge on Oct. 11. L JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com NFL NFL memo warns teams against fake injuries The Associated Press NEW YORK To the fake handoff and fake field goals, add fake injuries. The NFL sent a memo Wednesday to all 32 teams warning -of fines, suspen- sions and loss of draft picks if the league deter- mines players faked in- juries during a game. Yet several players admit its an accepted practice, and some coaches hinted they are not above condoning phony injuries if it pro- rides a competitive edge. "I've been places where it has been (taught)," said Browns linebacker Scott Fujita, a member of the players' union executive committee. "They have a name for it and I've been places where it's been pre- called. I've been places where it's one player who has been designated. May- be I'm getting everyone in trouble, but I'm just being honest." In the memo obtained by The Associated Press, the NFL reminded teams of league policy that calls on coaches to discourage the practice. There is no spe- cific rule on the topic. Nonetheless, two days after there was speculation the Giants' Deon Grant faked an injury against the Rams during Monday night's game, the NFL is warning of disciplinary action. "It's always been in the game," Ravens All-Pro safety Ed Reed said. "It's all tactical stuff you need to use. Whatever it takes.... If you're tired, you're tired. You get a break however you can." Added 49ers running back Frank. Gore: "Hey, I feel if it helps, do it. I'm bound to do it. Whatever it takes to win..." Rams coach Steve Spag- nuolo said Tuesday the team notified the league' office that it suspected the Giants were feigning injuries in St. Louis' 28-16 loss. Rams quarterback Sam Bradford said it was obvious the Giants were just buying time with St. Louis running a no-huddle offense. "They couldn't get subbed, they couldn't line up," Bradford said. "Someone said, 'Some- one go down, .someone go down,' so someone just went down and grabbed a cramp." Grant was adamant about ,not having faked THE ASSOCIATED PRESS New York Giants DB Deon Grant is helped up by trainers against the St. Louis Rams on Monday in East Rutherford, N.J. The Rams claim Grant's injury was a fake to slow down their offense. anything. is walking behind me and "I could see if I was saying 'D don't run off the walking and fell," he said field. ,Just go down.' As I Wednesday, speaking pas- am walking, they line up, sionately and barely tak- and knowing that I can't ing a breath. "When you'. get back in my position see after I made that tackle because of the knee injury, and bang my knee on that I went down." play, you see me bending Had Grant attempted to my knee as I am walking. get off the field, it could' ... (Teammate Justin) Tuck have left the Giants a de- fender short when the ball was snapped. Of course, New York also could have called a timeout, a course of action teams might need to use in the future. Redskins coach Mike Shanahan was coy about the tactic when asked if he ever instructed a defense to do it. ,V "I can't say I have," Sha- nahan said before pausing. "But I won't say I haven't, either." Then he smiled. "It happens all the time, and warnings will come out," he added, "and it's happened again." The memo from the league said: "Going forward, be ad- vised that should the league office determine that there is reasonable cause, all those suspected of being involved in faking injuries will be summoned promptly to this office ... to discuss the matter. Those found to be violators will be subject to appropri- ate disciplinary action for conduct detrimental to the game." The league's competi-. tion committee often has discussed this issue but has been reluctant to pro- pose a rule that could force game officials to make judgments on injuries. "We have been fortunate - that teams and players have consistently com- plied with the spirit of the rule over the years and this has not been an issue for the NFL," the memo said. "We are determined to take all necessary steps to ensure that it does not be- come an issue." For the most part, such delay tactics have been considered gamesman- ship, similar to a hockey goalie suddenly need- ing equipment repairs when his team is getting besieged. Or untouched soccer players writhing on the ground in pain to get a stoppage and to slow momentum built by the other side. '"As an offensive player, you always think guys hre faking in that situation," Eagles guard Kyle DeVan said. "But you don't know for sure. You don't know when guys are going to cramp up, 'so you have to be careful. The most im- portant thing is players' health. You would hope 'guys don't do it, but it's go- ing to happen.": And the NFL's discipli- narians will be watching. 30 players eyeing $10 million prize in FedEx Cup final The Associated Press ATLANTA Just be- ing among the 30 players at the Tour Champion- ship should be enough for Geoff Ogilvy. Only 16 days ago, Ogilvy was on the verge of being eliminated from the Fe- dEx Cup playoffs. Needing a par-birdie finish at the TPC Boston, his tee shot on the 17th hole finished in a crevice behind a rock and he had to take a pen- alty drop. What followed is still hard to fathom. Ogilvy rolled in a 20- footer for par, then holed a 6-foot birdie putt to nar- rowly advance to the next playoff event outside Chi-' cago. Then, he finished alone in third at Cog Hill a two-way' tie for third would not have been enough to book a trip to East Lake. "I definitely wasn't think- ing of being here when I was in that hole," Ogilvy said Wednesday. "So the fact that I am is pretty nice." He is No. 24 among the 30 players who reached the Tour Championship, and while mathemati- . cally they all have a shot at the $10 million bonus for winning the FedEx Cup, the higher seeds have the greater odds. Webb Simpson is the top that and try to win," he seed, followed by Dustin 'said. "And if the right Johnson, Justin Rose, Luke things happen, that would Donald and Matt Kuchar. be great." If any of them win, they The FedEx Cup is finish- are assured golf's richest ing up its fifth year, and prize, while some promotional Ogilvy's hopes require a bluster created more skep- little more math. It starts tics than supporters in the with him winning, and early going, it is hard to the odds got even longer find fault with what the the more he studied the playoffs have produced other scenarios that must four straight tourna- unfold. ments with the strongest "WebbSimpsonmustfin- fields, with only the best ish 17th or worse, which is walking away with the $10 probably not going to hap- million prize. Tiger Woods pen, you wouldn't think," has won twice, with Vijay he said, reading from a Singh and Jim Furyk the chart. "Dustin Johnson has other cup champions. to finish sixth or worse. "I think the system has Justin and Luke have to been validated because finish fourth or worse, it's had the biggest names which isn't going to hap- in golf as its champions," pen because Luke doesn't Kuchar said. finish out of the top three The leading five can- anymore, does he?" didates this year all are That's when he shifted to among the top 20 in the a prize that might be just world, including top- as meaningful. ranked Donald. "I'd love to win this golf' There is reason for oth- tournament," Ogilvy said. ers to hope, however, and "That would be nice be- all that requires is a chat cause people are forget- with Nick Watney., ting this one of the tour's A year ago, Watney nar- special golf tournaments rowly got into the Tour - The Players Champion- Championship at No. 28 ship, the Tour Champion- and was 12 shots behind ship, the Tournament of going into the weekend. In Champions. It's still the the final hour, he was one Tour Championship, and shot off the lead and had it would be pretty special a legitimate chance to win to have a Tour Champion- the FedEx Cup until a bo- ship on your mantle. gey on the 16th hole. "I guess I'll view it like "I was thinking I had THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Geoff Ogilvy hits out of a bunker on the fourth hole during the final round of the BMW Championship golf tournament on Sunday in Lemont, III. no chance," Watney said. "Kuchar was leading the FedEx Cup, and he was playing so consistently. They said I had to win and he had to finish worse than 25th or something. There were so many mathemati- cal scenarios. It was like the BCS.", His message for the guys ranked toward the bottom of the FedEx Cup list was to think about winning - not the FedEx Cup, but a season-ending tourna- ment that still packs some prestige. "I think that big crys- tal with the dude on it is pretty special," Watney said of the Tour Champi- onship trophy. "The FedEx Cup is great, but I mean, there's a lot to be said for that trophy. It gets lost in this sometimes,. at least pre-tournament'." And that's from a guy who is No. 7 this year and has a far better chance at $10 million. Kuchar is the only play- er who mathematically could capture the FedEx Cup without having won a tournament this year. That nearly happened last year with Paul Casey until he faded over the last few holes. ' Adam Scott is No. 19 and thinking about only one" trophy the crystal one with the dude on it. "It's just a tournament for me," Scott said when asked about his chances in the FedEx Cup. "If I go home to Australia next week being a winner at a World Golf Championship (Firestone) and the Tour Champion- ship, I'll be pretty proud of my year. I'm so far back, I can't concern myself with money. But I can win the tournament. There's only 30 guys." That might not be bad advice for the guys who do have better odds in the Fe- dEx Cup. "If you think about mon- ey, then you're not think- ing about golf," Scott said. Builpups From Page 1B On Marianna's next drive, it was Williams scoring again, this time on a swing pass from quarterback Anton Wil- liams that he took for a 65-yard TD. But the Herman Wil- liams Show was not yet over, as the eighth-grader Fall From Page 1B "When we won the game at 27-25, the fight was on and the girls wanted it badly. To lose the fourth 25-9 shows that we're totally incon- sistent," the coach said. "We shut down way too early. It's just-immaturity, but we have to grow up ja d step up to the next intercepted a Franklin County pass on the next possession and returned it 27 yards for yet another touchdown. Just for good measure, he then caught another pass from Anton Williams to convert the 2-point play for the final margin. ."He had a heck of a game," Nolen said of Her- man Williams. "He did just about everything you could ask a kid to do." level or we're not going to win many more games. "We have a young team with some room to grow, but I'm real optimistic about them. We'll get there. It may take a little bit of time, and we'll take our knocks. But we'll get there. We just have to learn from things like this." Marianna will next play host to Chipley today at 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. He finished with 79 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just three carries, while adding the 65 yards receiving for 144 total yards of offense. Anton Williams finished 3 of 3 passing for 86 yards and a score, and Quattre Couch had two carries for 30 yards, with Edwards adding two for 20 and a TD. "We just played a com- plete game," Nolen said of his team. 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Hwy. 90 Marianna, FL 1-866-587-3673 850-482-4043 www.chipolaford.com -2B THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 SPORTS JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com SPORTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22,. 2011 3Br NFL Jaguars to start rookie QB Gabbert at Panthers The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE The Jack- sonville Jaguars have their third starting quarterback in 15 days. They believe this one could be the guy for 15 years. Coach Jack Del Rio named Blaine Gabbert the starter Wednesday, switching signal callers three days after Luke Mc- Cown threw four interceptions against the New York Jets. The move comes a little more than a week after Del Rio released vet- eran starter David Garrard fol- lowing a poor preseason and a three-interception practice. Gabbert will make his first start Sunday at Carolina. "He's a big strong kid whose re- ally been kind of a star quarter- back his whole life," Del Rio said. "We think he has a chance to be a franchise-type quarterback. He's getting a chance now to be our starting quarterback and be- come that guy." The transition was inevitable since the Jaguars selected Gab- bert with the 10th pick in April's draft. Del Rio had hoped to take it slow with the former Missouri standout, even planning to give him a year to watch and learn behind Garrard. But Garrard struggled in the preseason and was outplayed by McCown, a ca- reer backup. Del Rio named McCown the starter five days before the sea- son opener. McCown did enough to win the opener against Ten- nessee, but his ninth start in eight seasons was a debacle. He was picked off four times, could have thrown a couple more and was sacked for a safety all in just three quarters "Who's to say what one de- serves," McCown said. "It would do me or this team zero good to sit and say I deserve another chance. I didn't perform last week and that's just the blunt fact of it. I didn't play well enough to give our team a chance to win. I'm big enough to stand up here and say that." McCown completed 6 of 19 passes for 59 yards against the Jets, finishing with a 1.8 quarter- back rating. , The-Jets won 32-3, the second worst loss in Del Rio's nine-year tenure. And since he's widely considered to be coaching for his future team owner Wayne Weaver said the Jaguars need- to make the playoffs for Del Rio to stick around another year - it was reasonable to won- der whether he would put his fate in the hands of a rookie quarterback. Del Rio chuckled when asked whether he went to Weaver to see if playing 14 games with a first-year quarterback would change expectations. "I don't look at life like that," Del Rio said. "I'm a competitive guy.'We expect to be a good foot- ball team. That will not change. Absolutely not would be a better way to say it. The furthest thing from my mind." THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE Quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) will start Sunday at Carolina. NASCAR tweaks rules to break up Talladega drafting The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. - NASCAR tweaked two rules for next month's race at Talladega Superspeedway, apparently in an effort to limit the two-car tandem racing that has dominated at its two fastest tracks. The first change ordered Wednesday was an in- crease in the size of the restrictor plate that will be used in the Oct. 23 race. The larger holes in the car- buretor plates should lead to an increase of horse- power that could make the cars 2 to 3 mph faster. NASCAR also ordered an adjustment on the pop-off valve in the cooling sys- tem that should lower the High School Football Friday- Graceville at Sneads, 7 p.m.; Chipley at Jvarianna, 7 p.m.; Wewa- hitchka at Cottondale, 7 p.m. Junior Varsity Football Thursday- Marianna at North Florida Christian; Liberty County at Gracev- ille, 6 p.m. High School Volleyball Thursday- Marianna at Chipley, 5 p.m., and 6 p.m.; Sneads at Graceville, 5 p.m., and 6 p.m.; Cot- tondale at Vernon, 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. Tailgate Party There will be a tailgate party for the Marianna vs. Chipley varsity football game Friday in Marianna sponsored by the Youth Ministry of First Baptist Church from 4-6 p.m. at the Marianna High School football stadium. There will be food, games, band prizes, and student speaker face paint, all free. Travel Ball Tryouts The Panama City Lady Lightning travel softball team will continue to hold individual tryouts in Alford for their 10U and 14U teams. Pickup players for up- coming fall tournaments will also be sought after for both teams. If interested, call 850- 258-8172, or email ikiev@ yahoo.com. Golf Tournament The Plant Scholz Chapter of the Gulf Power Transformers has sched- uled its fourth annual charity golf tournament maximum water tempera- ture in engines. A threat of overheating could prevent cars from staying hooked together for too long. Drivers discovered over the last year that it's faster to run at Daytona and Talladega in two-car tandems. That style has replaced the popular two- and three-wide packs, and fans have been lukewarm about the tandem racing. Now, two cars hook up bumper-to-bumper, one clearly pushing the other until the potential for overheating forces them to separate and then swap. It's made for record lead changes and exciting fin- ishes, but is a totally dif- for Saturday at Florida - Caverns Golf Course. The proceeds from the tournament will benefit needy children in Jackson County. There will be three-man teams, with cost at $60 per player, including green fees, two mulligans, riding cart and lunch. Interested parties can sign up at the golf course or call 850-482-4257. Companies interested in sponsoring the event can call 850-593-6421 for more information. Alumni Football Game There will be a full con- tact alumni football league held this winter. The games are full pads with officials, announc- ers, and video crew, and is open to all former high school football players 18 and older in the area. Games will take place on weekends from January through March of 2012. There must be at least 35 players to a team. Those interested can sign up at www.alumni footballusa.com. Speed, Agility and Conditioning Camp Bionic Sports will hold a Speed, Agility and Condi- tioning camp on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Integras Therapy & Wellness Center for youth boys and girls ages 9-17. Cost is $40 a month, or $12 per week. The camp will continue for the entire summer, focusing on becoming a better athlete. Please call Eric Pender for more information at 850-284-2368. Marianna Youth Wrestling Team Dynamic youth wrestling team will contin- ferent style than the white- knuckle pack racing fans loved. Drivers, meanwhile, said it's impossible to see any- thing when they are push- ing another car and Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR's most popular driver, has repeatedly railed against tandem racing. "What kind of move can you make in racing like this?" he asked in July. "There ain't no move you can make. You just hold it on the mat and try not to wreck into each other." NASCAR vice president of competition Robin Pem- berton made no mention of the tandem racing in ex- plaining the rule changes. "After the last few su- ue practicing on Tuesday and Thursday nights at the wrestling room at the old Marianna'High School. Practice will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. All kids in Jackson County from ages 6 and up are welcome to join. For further information please contact Marianna perspeedway races, we've heard many drivers ex- press their desire to open. up the size of the restrictor plate some and we thought the time was right to do that," Pemberton said in a statement. "We anticipate these re- visions in the rules pack- age for Talladega will help continue to provide com- petitive and exciting rac- ing for the fans.". The larger restrictor plate could push speeds ,ver 200 mph, but the com- bination of the pop-off valve change likely means the cars won't be able to stay locked together for as many laps. David Reuti- mann crew chief Rodney Childers thinks drivers coach Ron Thoreson at 272-0280. Sports Items Send all sports items to editorial@ jcfloridan.com, or fax them to 850-482-4478. The mailing address for the paper is Jackson County - Floridan P.O. 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SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 SPORTS JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com College Football Big 12, Big East start picking up pieces The Associated Press Turned away by the Pac-12, the Big 12's most powerful members are trying to find'ways to live together again after weeks of hurtling toward a break up. Texas President William Powers de- clared Wednesday that the Longhorns who receive more media money than bther members of the Big 12 are open to a new revenue-sharing model and have already suggested that top-level television and cable money be shared equally., What's not on the table is the money from Texas' 20-year, $300 million deal, with ESPN to create the Longhorn Net- work, which has been blamed in large part for Texas A&M's pending departure from the Big 12. "That's never been in play, that's not in play," Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds said. So with 'that line drawn in the sand, the Big 12 leadership has scheduled a key meeting Thursday, Oklahoma President David Boren said. "The most important goal for the University of Oklahoma is conference stability," he said. "We intend to support actions that will strengthen and stabilize the conference at the very important meeting of the conference board." The Pac-12 late Tuesday squashed any hope of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas and Texas Tech heading west in what surely would have been a death blow to the Big 12. But the conference realignment wheels are still.turning, especially with the Ag- gies planning to join the Southeastern Conference as soon as legal threats are out of the way. "Certainly the position of Oklahoma .State and I think most of the schools, if not all, is that we want to add a 10th team," said Oklahoma State president Burns Hargis, a member of the league's expansion committee. He listed TCU, Houston, SMO, BYU, Utah and Air Force' among the potential expansion targets before saying "we've talked about a lot of ideas." The Big East, left with only six football members after Pitt and Syracuse an- nounced plans to join the ACC, must Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott talks during the Pac-12 football media day in Los Angeles on July26. also find a new way f6rward.while the .Mountain West and Conference USA are in discussions about a partnership. The talk of saving the Big 12 centers , on sharing television revenue equally - a core principle of the Big Ten and Pac-12. The Big 12 splits the revenue from its $1.2 billion Fox Sports contract evenly, but only half of the money from its top-tier deal with ABC goes into equal shares. The rest is weighted toward the programs that play on the network more frequently, such as Texas and Oklahoma. 'Dodds said Big 12 athletic directors more than a month ago approved Texas' suggestion tq equally share network revenue around the league. He said the plan has not been voted oh.by league presidents. Texas Tech president Guy Bailey said he doesn't anticipate much opposition to that idea. "I would be -urprised if there weren't a change in that, in some way," he said. Now, how exactly it plays out, I don't know." Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe has not commented on the turmoil sur- rounding the league and there is specu- lation about his future: Beebe's contract was extended in November through June 2015, a decision ntide after Nebraska and Colorado announced they were leav- ing the Big 12 and before the 13-year deal was reached with Fox Sports in April. Dodds declined comment, and Bailey and Hargis called Beebe's status a private "personner'l" matter.. Besides Thursday's meeting of the Big 12 conference board, a summit also is possible between Texas and Oklahoma officials. Big 12 athletic directors also have a previously scheduled meeting in Dallas next week. ESPN distanced itself from the confer- ence affiliation uproar, saying the "driv- ing force on realignment lies with the conferences and universities." Still, the Longhorn Network created uncertainty in the Big 12 and Texas A&M said it %%as a big reason why the Aggies will leave the Big 12 by July a decision that stands, the school said Wednesday. Nebraska athletic director Tom Os- borne earlier this month said the Big 12's revenue-sharing plan lends itself to instability. The Huskers are in their first season as a member of the Big Ten, where each school received $22.6 mil- lion this year about twice as much as Nebraska could have expected if it had stayed in the Big 12. Texas' Powers said revenue sharing will be subject to discussion in coming days. "A lot of these issues that you hear (about) whether it's revenue sharing or whatever,.we've been working on long before,"' he said. "We will continue to work on those. I'm',not going to prejudge on how those will come out. There are not any preconditions for the conference coming back together. "We want a stable, workable confer- ence going forward," Powers said. Once the.Aggies leave, the Big 12 will have nine members unless a replace- ment or replacements are found. Only SMU has gone public with its inter- est in joining the Big 12. "It's about quality, not quantity," Dodds said. "In my mind, 10 is the perfect conference. You have a clear path to the national championship game without stumbling in a (conference) champion- ship game." There was still activity around the Big - 12 on Wednesday. Oklahoma State's regents gave Hargis the power to depart the Big 12 if necessary while regents in Kansas reiterated their support for stay- ing in the Big 12. Regents in Missodri are scheduled to meet Thursday. .Hargis said the decision tp give him authority over a league change was im- portant even after the Pac-12 was taken off the table as a potential destination because "there are a lot of moving parts here and we may have to make decisions fast." He said his first priority is stabiliz- ing the Big 12. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback said he was optimistic that the Big 12 would re- main intact, stabilize and add members. Elsewhere, former Big Eight Com- missionerChuck Neinas, a high-pro- file consultant for sports leagues and coaches, said he has been working on a partnership with the Mountain West and Conference USA in which they would .merge as football playing programs into east and west divisions, spanning four time zones. 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TODAY'S CLUE: S equals F "W XWJ'G NFXL XWB GLLX OF ML NKG HWGODL FJ ONL FEOGKUL; KJGKUL KO KG X F Z L FSOLJ NKG JEZGLZB." - HDWZL MFFONL DEHL PREVIOUS SOLUTION: "Never work before breakfast. If you have to work before breakfast, get your breakfast first." Josh Billings (c) 2011 by NEA, Inc. 9-22 Horoscope VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - If you find yourself to be a bit restless, put aside your plans and call a pal who is always ready to do something interesting. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Channel your efforts toward a single goal, and you'll end up accomplish- ing far more than you ever thought possible. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Some knowledge you, acquired by simply being a good listener will prove to be immensely valuable. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- Dec. 21) Don't settle for undesirable terms; instead be prepared to call the oth- er guy's bluff. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) A business partner will emulate your mode of operation, so it's going to be up to you to supply the motivating factors to get what you want. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) No one will have to tell you where your oppor- tunities lie. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -You should be able to put to rest your enormous assumption that someone you like never notices you when this person starts showering you with all kinds of attention. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Because you know you have people in your corner who will back you up, you're able to be more daring about what you do and how far you can take things. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Your imagination knows no boundaries and, as a re- sult, you'll be able to come up with something new and more daring that'll capture the exact results you're looking for. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Knowing what you want is only one part of your goal actually going af- ter it could be a bit more challenging. I CANCER (June 21-July 22) Unless you are chal- lenged, you won't actu- ally have any reason to put forth your best effort. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Use an ..indirect approach toward achieving your pur- poses, especially if some- one questions your efforts. Annie's MIailbox Dear Annie: I have been seeing "Captain"' for three years. His 13-year-old dafighter, "Rosie," is horse crazy after riding at sum- mer camp and is now taking lessons local- ly. As a former horse trainer, I am thrilled at her interest. However, she expresses re- sentment with the sparse guidance I have given. So now when I take her to lessons, I stay out of the way. I understand this is not unusual. My problem is, Captain wants to provide a facility with horses at his home. Due to my experience, he expects me to be the person who manages the barn, provides guidance to Rosie and acts as her riding partner. I am reluctant to assume this position. Rosie and I have a peaceful rela- tionship, mostly because I am consistent- ly pleasant and supportive. I sense this is a fragile time for Rosie, who is a little spoiled, but who I know will someday be- come a thoughtful young woman. I don't want to risk the compatibility we have. Captain will likely follow my stance on whether or not to proceed with a barn at his home. What do you say? MONTANA GAL Dear Montana: You have a good grasp of the boundaries a girlfriend should respect when dealing with her partner's teenage daughter. Although it is possible the barn Bridge How should the defenders card to defeat , four spades after West has led the diamond ace? The auction is straightforward. South re- bids two spades to show a minimum open- ing bid with six or more spades. North then Wes has a comfortable raise to game. 4 8 As you can see, the defenders must take V A two hearts and two diamonds. And the A 6 right way to do that is for East to play the diamond queen under his partner's ace at the first trick (not the three, which will look low and discouraging to West). This says that East also has the jack behind the queen and that if West wishes, he can underlead his king at trick two. (Note that East cannot have a singleton queen, because that would give South six diamonds.) SoU And West does wish to underlead. He puts 14 East on lead at trick two, so that he can shift 2 to the heart queen and they can take those four winners. _ will bring the two of you closer, it's equally likely that Rosie will chafe' if you are in a position of authority over her. Askyourself whether you can maintain the necessary boundaries if you accept this responsibil- ity, and explain your concerns to Captain. It is OK to say no. We recommend bring- ing Rosie into the conversation. Dear Annie: I've been with my girlfriend for .seven months. She is incredible, and I can easily see myself spending the rest of my life with her. The only problem is that she,is still.listed as "single" on Facebook. This makes me feel ignored and hid- den away. My girlfriend says she likes her status to be private and doesn't pay that much attention to her Facebopk page anyway. I explained that it hurts me to feel nonexistent, but she won't change it. What should I dp? TOM Dear Tom: Find a new girlfriend. Listing her status as "single" is no more private than listing it any other way, and she can keep it hidden if she chooses. The fact that she won't change it after you have told her it is hurtful indicates that she doesn't much care how you feel. We'd say she does not consider your relationship as promising as you do. Sorry. North 09-22-11 4 Q 7 2 V 10 5 10 7 A K Q 10 9 8 t East 43 4 5 97 T QJ 6 4 3 2 K84 *QJ32 52 % 7 4 South A K J 10 9 6 vK8 + 9 6 5 % J 3 Dealer: South Vulnerable: East-West uth West North East Pass 2 Pass Pass 4 4 All pass Opening lead: A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 5B F 6 B Thursday. September 22. 2011 Jackson County Floridan CLASSIFIED WIREGRASS CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE ....u... .. . T o d AUCTION- Coins & Paper Currency. SAT, OCT 8, 11AM. 2001 N. Monroe ST, Tallahassee. Accepting Consignments through FRI, SEPT 23. See catalog www.globalauctonserv.comi Aaron Joseph & Company 850-878-3030 FLAU3058 Florida Department ofAgriculture and Consumer Services' ComwmosIAtnw H. PurTw Recall: Chefmate(r) 6-Speed Blenders sold at Target The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the U.S. Consumer Prod- uct Safety Commission (CPSC) and Target. Corporation, of Minneapolis, have an- nounced the voluntary recall of about 304,000 Chefmate(r) 6-Speed Blenders. While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades.This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. Target and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have received 11 reports of the blade assembly separating from the pitcher, seven of which reported serious lacerations to consumers' fingers and hands. This recall affects all Chefmate(r) 6-Speed Blenders, model BL-10. The model number is located on the bottom of the base. The blen- der consists of a six-inch tall, white electrical base with five, white speed-selector buttons labeled 1 through 5,.one gray button labeled "Pulse/Off" and the word "Chefmate(r)" in black letters on the front; a clear plastic pitch- er with a handle with U.S. and metric volume measurement markings; a white plastic lid with a removable clear plastic lid stopper; and a white plastic blade assembly with two angled, stainless steel blades. The recalled blenders were manufactured in China for Select Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan., and sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from September 2007 to February 2011 for. about $14. Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund. For additional information, contact Target Guest Relations at (8q0) 440-0680 between 8 a.m. and 7p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.target.com. Number: CW 1055 Date: September 22, 2011 Florida Department of Agriculture and Con-' sumer Services Community Yard Sale: Pebble Hill Estates Off South St. Sat. 24th 7-? Something for Everyone!!!!! (i) MERCHANDISE JACKSON COUNTY PICKER WILL BUY: OLD COINS, TOYS AND COLLECTABLES CALL 850-693-0908 Chippendale Dining Room Chairs Mahogany Ball/Claw leg. Sea Mist Cushions. 2 Arm, 6 Side $750/all OBO. Well Loved! 334-393-8565 Nautical Style Furniture Matching Nautical Style Navy Couch & Chair with Ottoman, White Sofa with Full Size Bed. Asking $475 Or Best Offer. Call 334-791-6485 ItI I Ilml CU ImAl I- APRTENS NFR ISE Call 8I504I825134']I:i - 2BR/1BA Concrete block Rental in Marianna, Tile floors, washer h/u, pets ok, $300/mo + $30 credit/bkgrnd ck. Additional houses and apartments in 6raceville 850-263-5753 Free Kittens to good home- 3 females, very 3BR 1.5 BA, 2944 Noland St Bonus room with sweet. Call 850-573-4512 fireplace, 1 car garage, Central Heat & Air, LOST CAT in Bascom area. Orange female hardwood floors, kitchen appliances, no pets. Tabby. Pink Collar. Call 850-209-8651 Deposit required, 1 year lease $700/month, * Available October 1st Call 850-594-7525 after 6pm or leave message AKC English bulldogs. Vet checked and current They are female and esven weeks. These pup- 3BR/1.BABr e one .New Carpet, pies will be small approx 45 Ibs when grown. Stove. geratr, Stordage Sed.C 4 Large heads and nose ropes. Exceptional No/ M + dep. Cal -569-2475 bloodline. The brindle girl is $1,800 and the /iAfo f white girls are $1,600. Please call 334-464-1534 4/2 in Alford, 2 car garage, fenced back yard, or 464-1391. Will email pics of parents if inter- CH/A, 2500 +/- sqft. $800/mo. Deposit, lease estedor 464-1391. Will & references. 850-579-4317/866-1965 I End of Summer Sale I V 4BR 2BA House in town, 4195 Bowers St. CH/A, All puppies (Yorlde Poos, Malti-poos, Shih- dishwasher, newly remodeled, $700 + deposit, poos, Morldes )$200. Taking depots of Yorkddes First Responder Discount Call for appointment and Matese. m# Call 334-718-4886 904-214-6980 Free Rescued Dogs of all breeds for loving Quality Homes & Apartments homes, shots, fixed 334-791-7312 o 850- 526-3355 A 4= FREE TO GOOD HOME: Border Collie/Lab mix, "Property Management Is Our ONLY Business" male, neutered, 501bs, 850-557-6384 Lovely 3BR IBA House, Clean, in town, near FREE TO GOOD HOME: Female Chihuahua, schools, nice yard, quiet neighborhood, out- approx. 4-5 yrs old, no children. 850-372-3657 door pets ok, $600/mo with $600 deposit 850- Lab Pupples!! AKC registered, parents on site, S S&W, ready to go! Buckeyes' Kennel MO*BILE H ES FO R;ETl Call 299-308-0117 or www.bekennel.com Lab Puppies: will be 6 weeks old on Sept 11th. Z/1.5 $450 in Greenwood, CH/A, re rswater/garbage/ awn included. '850-569-1015 Have their first shots and wormed. Yellow lab water/garbage/lawn included. 850-569-1015 mom and chocolate daddy. 5 pups remaining. 2/2 in Alford, window A/C, $380 + deposit 850- Males $225 and Females $200. 1 BIk female, 2 579-8882/850-209-1664/850-573-1851 yellow males, 1 yellow female, 1 strawberry 2 & 3 bedroom mobile Homes in Cottondale. blond male. All very healthy. Call 334-726-1010 $500 and up. H20, garbage, sewer included. or 726-6929, e-mail: tmcaldwe@southernc6.com http:// www.charloscountry living. com. S .. 850-258-4868/209-8847 S 2 & 3BR 2BA Mobile Homes in Cottondale no 'K pets, Central Heat & Air $400-$450 850-258- HOS ; & =- A _L1594 leave flmessage 2 & 3 BR MH's in Parthenals the lean breef breed, exc. to Marianna & Sneads (850)209-8595. cross with, breeding Bulls & Club Calves 2BR 2BA Located in Sneads $350/month 850- ,4, 850-263-4339 4w 573-0308. I 3/2 $575 Quiet, well maintained MH Park, Southeastern Premier Sales Grand Opening Water/sewer/ garbage/ lawn included. Sale Saturday October 1,2011 and the 1st Other renta ilabley RE 850-209-7825 ting @ $3 Saturday of the month thereafter! Consign ,, Joyce Riley RE 850-209-7825 4m NOW! Huge brand henme tack sale begins at 3BR 2BA MH on 10 acres 1742 Sinai Rd in 10 AM CTS. Cataloged-Horses begin at Noon Sneads, $650/mo. Pro Team Realty 850-674- HOUSTON COUNTY FARM CENTER 3002 www.dothanhorsesale.com 229-891-4454 3BR 2BA MH. Water/sewage/garbage/lawn care in- cluded. No Pets. Lease and Security Deposit. 850-592- SEEDS__&_PLANTS_ 8129 For Rent Greenwood, Marianna, & Cottondale, SH starting @ $375/mo. Water/sewage/garbage/ Slawn maint. included. 850-593-4700 Rent to Own: 2 & 3BR Mobile Homes. M. SLot rent included. Also available, e r n 1 & 2BR Apts & Houses. For details CUSO O On I850-557-3432 or 850-814-6515 4m' SiW6 P k & Pack Rent to Own: 2 & 3BR Mobile Homes. Iover-asof dpe IeLot rent included. Also available, (iV;2 Oa ofe elV I1 & 2BR Apts & Houses. For details Satisfaction Guaranteed. 850-557-3432 or 850-814-6515 4 Call 850-326-6881 or ( ...S 850-527-6291 O office Space for rent i n town, all utilities in- cluded, 850-557-2000 (,! .A P _. _..T. Spacious Meeting Room Rental at Marianna Womans Club, corner of Caledonia & Clinton Now has 2 A/C units. $150/day 850-482-2076 Caregiver Wanted for Elderly F with Rm & Bd + ( ". RESID TJAL Salary. Med: Exp. pre Non Smoker 850-482-5631 ll1jjRfALESTrATE:FOR SALE Northwest Florida H EO RS L Community Hospital is N a 59- bed healthcare S ,1 facility that includes a 25- bed Critical Access hospital, a 34- bed Long Term Care Facility and a Home Health Agency. Now Hiring FT Registered Nurses: Home Health, FL license, Home Health HEADLAND'S BEST KEPT SECRET! exp preferred. 699 CO RD 100, HEADLAND Surgical Services, FL license, surgical $314,900 services exp required, Craftsman Design Approx 2920 sq. ft. SCU, FL license, exp preferred *4 BR, 3 Baths n Built in 2009 5.3 Acres Slate and tile Hardwood floors Patient Registration -Granite Energy efficient SFormal DR 2 car garage 2 stall barn PRN, registration exp preferred.. Trey ceiling in master Applications available online at *18 ft. ceiling in living area www.NFCH.org and/or application to: *Lennox Three Zone system (850) 415-8106 email dblount@nfch.org REALTORS WELCOME office (850) 415-8106 Smoke and Drug Free Campus. EOE ,._. EONi W,*'UU M ..UW 'W l- ,-V,-.GO A ,L, Sept 24TH AND 25TH N e anut FesTivA lBiDing5Honda '01250 4-wheeler with reverse, new Natnal Peanut Festival Building tires, excellent condition $1400. 334677-7748. Hwy 231 S. Dothan, Alabama Quality Education for a Over 275 Tables Get ualty Education for a -T Over 275 Tables New Career! Programs '07 18ft. Suntracker, party barge with cover Sat. 9-5 Sun. 10-4 FORTIS offered in Healthcare, 07 18ft Suntracker party barge with cover Sat. 9-5 Sun. 10-4 HVAC and Electrical Trades. 40hp Mercury, 4-stroke big foot, TrailStar Call 334-279-9895 Call Frtis College Today! single axle trailer, used very little, exc. cond. 888-262-4813. $11,000 229-768-2058. COLLEGE For consumer information 13 ft. Gheenow boat & trailer Olive green in Awww.Fortis.edu color & boat is in GREAT condition with padded 1KT diamond cluster pendant on 14KT gold chain. Pear shape with beautiful diamonds. Bought new at Kay's and paid $1,200. Will sell for $500 cash firm. 334-790-4892 Wanted: Old Coins, Gold, Diamonds, Guns, And Tools West Main Jewelry & Loan 334-671-1440. Various medical equipment for sale : 1 Used hoyer lift. used only 1 months $250; 1 Used hospital bed with rails $200; 6 New Aluminum Walkers $25 each; 5 New Canes $15 each; 1 - New Shower Chair $35; 1 Pride Lift Chair - Showroom sample $600, 352-586-9194 STOP GNAT, FLY, & MOSQUITO BITES! Buy Swamp Gator All Natural Insect Repellent Family Safe-Use head to toe. Available at The Home Depot seats. Trailer & Tires NO WEAR. Boat only used a couple of times. Call Chris 334-791-5755 to come see. $1050. www.JCFLORIDAN.com Guitar: 5-String Bass Guitar with hardshell case Peavey Millennium BXP. Transparent black fin- ish. Like new condition. $250. Call 334-797-4314 Professional Trombone: Getzen 747 Eterna 2. Large bore with F attachment. Hardshell case included. $700. Call 334-797-4314 Ch d out th Mew Clamifie? Chedc out the, Clagifieds Fill in the 9x9 grid with the missing numbers so that each column, row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 9 only once. There is only one correct solution for each puzzle. GET MORE WASABI PUZZLES ONLINEI ARCHIVES AND MORE GREAT GAMESAT BOXERJAM.,COM . I r--R" Cobia '74 15' boat fiberglass with 48 hp, Johnson motor & trailer, good condition $1400. 334-677-7748 RHINO 2008, 18FT- 90 HP Suzuki,'55 LB Minnkota, Aluminum Trailer, Hu.mminbird Depth Finder, on Board Charger, Binini top, $14,200 334-798-4175 Rhino Boat: V176 Stick steer, with 70HP Szuzuld 4 stroke, loaded, low hours, like new, garage kept $10,900. Call 334-714-5860 FLEETWOOD 2005 Prowler AX6, 5th wheel, 36 ft, 4 slides, large shower, 30/50AMP. $20,000 OBO Call 334-695-4995,334-687-7862. Frolic '64 Camper, 16', Reconditioned $700 334-494-0300 Dixie RV SuperStores FL's Newest RV Dealer NOW OPEN!!! *Store Hours* Monday-Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm 21 Acres / 30 Brands New and Pre-Owned Newmar Keystone Heartland Jayco aFleetwood Prime Time m Coachmen Forest River Service Department Parts and Acces. 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OBO 334-774-1915 Chevy Tahoe LT '05 pewter 1-owner, loaded, leather, dvd, 3rd seat, good condition. 95K mi. $13,000 334-685-6186. - Dodge '10 Charger Sporty, NICE CAR, Loaded, LOW MILES, GREAT FUEL ECCINOMY! $350 per mo. with $500 down. Call: Steve Hatcher at 334-791-8243. DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WITH BAD CREDIT? I can get U Riding Today Repos, Slow Credit, Past Bankruptcy OK! $0 Down/ 1st Payment, Tax, Tag & Title Push, Pull or Drag, Will Trade anything! Warranty On Every Vehicle Sold! $100 Referrals! Call Steve 800-809-4716 Ford '08 F-150 Limited 20,060 miles, 1222 of 5000 made, 5.4 v8 like new, in dash navigation. & satellite radio. Heated, capt chair front seats, super crew cab, rear camera and alarm, 22" rims, all stock. $28,000. 334-618-7046 Ford '95 Mustang GT Convertible- white with leather interior, 200k mile runs great, needs paint, $4,300. OBO Call 334-774-0451 1-Owner GMC '99 Sonoma SLS xtra cab, new tires, 57,000 miles, excellent, $5795.334-790-7959. Honda '98 Accord, fully loaded, sun roof, CD player, runs good, 190k miles, $3000 OBO 850-209-9593 Jaguar'90 XJS nice car! runs perfect! gray in color $2,500. 334-379-3078 Kia '07 Optima LIKE NEW! MUST SELL! $200 down $189 per month. CLASSIFIED wwwJCFLORIDAN.cm Jackson County Floridan Thursday, September 22, 2011- 7 B Lincoln '05 LS LOW MILES, LIKE NEW, SAVE THOUSANDS! $200 down $249 a month. Call Ron Ellis 334-714-0028. Oldsmobile '95 Achieva Red. Good condition. cute Needs minimal work; Will run with a jump. Has a small short somewhere. Motor mount needs a weld. Otherwise, a great little car. Clear Title. $700 OBO 334-391-5529 Toyota '10 Prius, Fully Loaded, Navigation, Backup camera, ventilation system, leather seats, Heated seats, power windows & locks 27K Miles, 52 MPG, Sunroof, Excellent Condition, Last year sold for $32,400, ASKING $22,900; Going back to a truck. Call 334-488-6093 Mf OTiORCYCLES] I [- Harley Davidson '05 Super Glide., 1450 CC, Lots of Chrome and high-end parts. Mint Condition. e cifircaS for $7900 334-648-0348 -1 Kawasaki '09 KX25 OF Motor by BPM, 2 Brothers performance pipe. In Great Shape. For the motor-crossing extremist! Low hours, VERY fast, Renegade Suspension k 334-726-3842 * Chevrolet '92 Cheyenne Truck V6 5-Speed, A/C, New Tires, Long Bed, 94K mi. Excellent Condition $2800 OBO 334-798-1768 or 334-691-2987 Chevy '04 Silverado Z71 with tow package EMichilen tires, 108K mi. white $13,900. 334-790-0068. Dodge '01 Ram 1500 quad cab, V8, loaded, 183K mi. runs good $2500. OBO 334- 798-1768 or 334-691-7111 Dodge'02 Ram 1500 4-wheel drive, quad cab, P/U with 4.7 liter engine, cold air, chrome run- ning boards, chrome rims, chrome tool box, tow package and new tires. 149,698 miles. Excellent condition. $8499. 4 334-790-6832. Dodge '02 Ram 1500 4-wheel drive, quad cab, P/U with 4.7 liter engine, cold air, chrome run- ning boards, chrome rims, chrome tool box, tow package and new tires. 149,698 miles. Excellent condition. $8499. 4= 334-790-6832. FORD'89 F150, 4wh, 4x4 Auto, $4,600 or reasonable offer. Call 229-334-8520. Ford '99 F150 X/Cab: $975 Down, 0% Interest 1 Suzuki '07250 cc Cruiser, upeiinam pi-, 1-0o -u40-0650 -^. black with chrome pies, full GMC '89 3500 Diesel- - windshield, 2812k mi. ridden Ecellent work truck, long by little old lady with bucket wheel base1 orange, list. runs great looks great & rebuilt engine, rides great!! Must See to appreciate. Great be- $1,500. Quick Sell ginners bike. $2500 850-526-4645 m '1| Suzuki'95 Savagee 650 Bur- gundy with chrome pipes & trim, saddle bags, new full windshield, runs great just i i serviced, 12300k mi. Must see to appreciate $2000. 850-526-4645. Chevrolet '98 Suburban. 1WA i Less than 10K mi. on new GMC motor. Motor under factory warranty. 4 new Michelin tires. Vehicle is in above average condition. Tow Package included. $4800. 334-897-3288 Chevrolet '98 Suburban . Less than 10K mi. on new I GMC motor. Motor under factory warranty. 4 new -- '1 Michelin tires. Vehicle is in above average condition. Tow Package included. $4800. 334-897-3288 Chevy '01 Tahoe IS- 4WD, 8 cylinder, auto, forrest green, with 3 row seats, fully loaded, 174k miles, $6000. OBO Call 334-791-7312 Dodge'99 Durango: $795 Down, 0% Interest Open 9am 9pm, 1-800-470-0650 Honda '02 CR-V EX 4x4 automatic sunroof, 4cyi. tilt, str whl. cruise control, CD, new tires PWR, windows/mirrors/dr locks, no accident EX clean 136k mi. $8500. OBO 334-389-3071. Jeep '02 Liberty Limited 4X4, red automatic 6cyl. sunroof, leather, CD, all PWR options exc. clean, good tires, no accidents, 103K mi. $79000. OBO 334-389-3071. JEEP '96 Grand Cherokee, gold pack, new battery, new tires, $2500 OBO 229-334-7427 Nissan '05 Xterra. V6, black exterior, running boards, fog lights, and towing package. 60,000 miles. $12,000 or best offer. Home 334-894-5205 Cell 334-389-7600 E-Mail sdclark@roadrunner.com Subaru '06 Forester Premium: Small SUV, 54K miles, one owner, regularly serviced. Automat- ic, 4-cyl, AC, All Wheel Drive, cruise control, CD player, sunroof, trailer hitch. Champagne met- allic with cream interior. Exceptional condition inside and out, excellent gas mileage 23+ city, 29+ highway, top safety rating, great car to drive. $14,900. 334-699-6453 or 334-796-5719 . Toyota '07 4Runner. Clean one owner. Miles 113,330. Engine life expectancy 350,000 +! Gets 20MPG!! Asking price $20,000 O.B.O. Retail val- ue $21,575. Call/Text Rachel 334-406-9830. make offer! 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Crew Cab, 25873 miles, black, leather, sunroof, navigation, DVD, excellent condition, warranty, $10,900, robhof @netscape.com' Chevrolet '02 Silverado X/Cab .$1,295 Down 0% Interest. 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C: $325. & up for Complete Cars CALL 334-702-4323 i WANTED WRECKED OR JUNK VEHICLES I PAY TOP DOLLAR Do 1930 DAY -334-794-9576 NIGHT 334-794-7769 (i) LtGALS LF15543 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR WATER USE PERMIT Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chap- ter 373, Florida Statutes, the following applications) for water use permits) has (have) been received by the Northwest Florida Water Management District: Application number I 07238 filed 09/07/2011 North American Farms 5559 Concord Rd, Bascom, FL 32423. Requesting a maximum withdrawal of 864,000 gallons per day from the Floridan Aquifer System for Agricultural use by an existing facility. General withdrawal \ locations) in Jackson County: T06N, R08W, Sec. 5, 6A, 6BCD, 6C; T06N, R09W, Sec. 1ADC, 1BCD; T07N, R08W, Sec. 31BAB, 31DAB, 32ABC, 32CAB; T07N, R09W, Sec. 25DCD, 36AAD," 36BCC, 36DDC Interested persons may object to or comment upon the applications or submit a written re- quest for a copy of the staff reports) contain- ing proposed agency action regarding the applications) by writing to the Division of Resource Regulation of the Northwest Florida Water Management District, attention Terri Pe- terson, 152 Water Management Drive, Havana, Florida 32333-9700, but such comments or re- quests must be received by 5 o'clock p.m. on October 7, 2011 No further public notice will be provided re- garding this (these) applicationss. Publication of this notice constitutes constructive notice of this permit application to all substantially af- fected persons. A copy of the staff reports) must be requested in order to remain advised of further proceedings and any public hearing date. Substantially affected persons are entitled to-request an administrative hear- ing regarding the proposed agency action by submitting a written request according to the- provisions of 28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code. Notices of Proposed Agency Action will be mailed only to persons who have filed such requests. LF15545 Notice of Meeting On Tuesday, September 27, at 4:30 PM, the Jackson County Board of County Commission- ers will hold a Joint Workshop with the Jackson County Tourism Development Council at 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, Florida. The Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 PM. In accordance with the Americans with Disabil- ities Act, persons needing special accommoda- tion to participate in this meeting should con- tact the Administrator's assistant no later than 5.days prior to.the meeting. The Administra- tor's assistant may be contacted at 2864 Madi- son Street, Marianna, FL, 32448, (850) 482-9633, or (800) 955-8771 (TDD). BSETWAYLKR PORTABLE BUILDINGS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF PORTABLE BUILDINGS I NORTH FLOR DA -- 12 x 20 Building 1 Reg. S3,078 .I.-.. .. EVERfTHING INCLUDED' iE Setup, Ta, & Deleryl 3614 Hwy. 90 Marianna, FL 850-482.-682 Grader Pan Excavator Dump Truck Bulldozer Demolition Grading Site Prep Debris Removal Retention Ponds Leveling Top Soil Fill Dirt Gravel Land Clearing LF15548 LETTERS OF INTEREST AND STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Construction and Engineering Inspection Services Various Bridge Repairs Dear Vendor; Thank you for your interest in doing business with the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners. Currently, we are re- questing Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications from registered, qualified con- sultant firms in the State of Florida with experi- ence in Construction and Engineering Inspec- tion Services for repairs and maintenance on various bridges. The consultant will support of the County's Engineering Department and pro- vide onsite inspection to ensure that all work is performed and completed in accordance with : specifications and requirements. The general scope of the work to be performed by the con- tractor and the bridges are listed below: SBridge Repairs The Work includes concrete repair, sandblasting steel columns andreinforcing to remove all rust and scale, patching with epoxy concrete, epoxy paint applied to clean steel, re- placing concrete jackets around columns, formwork and/or cofferdams as needed to per- form the work, excavation as necessary to ex- pose damaged areas, cutting and welding steel columns to repair damaged areas, placing rip- rap or concrete to prevention erosion, mainte- nance of traffic as needed to perform the work, storm water pollution prevention where appli- cable, restore work areas, and clean up. Bridges include CR 271 River Road (Lake Semi- nole), Mill Pond Road at Little Dry Creek, CR 162 over Chipola River, Tennessee Street over Stump Creek, CR 278 over Chipola River, Bent- ley Road over Little Alligator Creek, Mill Road- over Dry Creek, and Penny Road over Little Alli- gator Creek. The selected firm shall serve as the Jackson County Construction and Engineering Inspection Services consultants) for the proj- ect. Listed below is some pertinent informa- tion regarding this Request for Qualifications: RFQ Number: 1011-ENG 7 Due Date: October 5, 2011 @ 2:00 p.m. "Central Time", at the Jackson County Engineering Department, 2828 Owens Street, Marianna, Fl 32446 The consultants) will be selected based on qualifications and experience for the type of project and will strictly follow the Con- sultants Competitive Negotiations Act. Please direct any questions regard- ing these documents to Larry Alvarez at the Jackson County Engineering Department. Questions must be submitted in writing, faxed .to (850) 482-9063 or emailed to lalvarez@jacks oncountyfl.com with a copy emailed to Jeannie Bean at jbean@jacksoncountyfl.com. We look forward to working with you. A copy of the RFQ is also on the Jackson County Purchasing web page. WWW.jacksoncountyfl.com click on Purchasing then on bids/RFQ's Sincerely, Larry Alvarez, County Engineer Jackson County Board of County Commission- ers Classified can sell it! CALL TODAY! uALLsBETCHEDouT SLimDusine & Taxi Service 51M CARS EQUIPPED WITH CLOSED RCUIT Tv 0 FOR DEiVER & PASSENGU SICURITY! SEv1 IVi, CHSON, WASuTMGTOm.. HOLMES AND SUanoUnhmri RA as I s G GUNS I BUY OLD GUNS! F u on an% building I General Repairs I Insured FIN -Irs 'Insur e For General House or Office Cleaning Call Debra Free Estimates References Available 850-526-2336 L I JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com THE ASSOCIATED PRESS US hikers Shane Bauer (left) and. Josh Fattal departed for home on Wednesday. Americans freed from Iran prison head home The Associated Press MUSCAT, Oman Af- ter more than two years in Iranian custody, two Americans convicted as spies took their first steps toward home Wednesday as they bounded down the steps of a private jet and into the arms of family for a joyful reunion in the Gulf State of Oman. The families called this "the best day of our lives" and President Barack Obama said their release was "wonderful news." In -Washington, the re- lease capped complicated diplomatic maneuvers over a week of confusing signals by Iran's leadership on the fate of Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer. Finally,. a $1 million bail-for-free- dom deal was struck and the two were free. Although the fate of the two gripped America, it wag on the periphery of the larger showdowns be- tween: Washington and Tehran that include Iran's nuclear program and its ambitions to widen mili- tary and political influence in the Middle East and be- yond. But for a moment at the United Nations at least U.S. officials may be adding words of thanks in addition to their calls for alarm over Iran. For Tehran, it was a chance to court some goodwill after sending a message of defiance with hard-line justice in the July 2009 arrests of the Ameri- cans along the Iran-Iraq border. The Americans al- ways maintained they Were innocent hikers. "Today can only. be de- scribed as the best day of our lives," said a state- ment from their families. "We have waited for nearly 26 months for this mo- ment and the joy and re- lief. we feel at Shane and Josh's long-awaited free- dom knows no bounds," it added. "We now all want nothing, more than to wrap Shane and Josh in our arms, catch up on two lost years and make a new beginning, for them and for all of us," the statement said. Obama called it "wonder- ful, wonderful news about the hikers, we are thrilled ... It's a wonderful day for them and for us." The families waited bn the tarmac at a royal air- field near the main inter- national airport in Oman's capital, Muscat. Also re- turning to Oman was Sarah Shourd, who was arrested with Bauer and Fattal but freed a year ago. She received a marriage proposal from Bauer while in prison. At about 20 minutes be- fore midnight, Fattal and Bauer-wearing jeans and casual shirts raced the steps from the blue-and- white plane. They made no immediate statements to reporters before walk- ing into the airport termi: nal building. The men ap- peared thin, but in good health. In many ways, the re- lease was a mirror im- age of the scene last year when Shourd was freed on $500,000 bail. That deal too was mediated by Oman, an Arabian peninsula sul- tanate with close ties to JTehran and Washington. Typhoon slams into Japan The Associated Press TOKYO A powerful typhoon slammed into Japan Wednesday, halting trains and leaving 13 people dead or missing in south- central regions before grazing a crippled nuclear plant and heap- ing rain on the tsunami-ravaged northeast. Officials at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant, where engineers are still struggling with small radiation leaks due to tsunami damage, expressed relief that Ty- phoon Roke's driving winds and rain caused no immediate prob- lems there, bther than a broken security camera. "The worst seems to be over," said Takeb Iwamoto, spokesman for plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co., after the storm passed just west of the plant on its way north. But the typhoon brought new misery to the northeastern re- gion already slammed by the March 11 earthquake and tsu- nami, dumping up to 17 inches of rain in some areas. Authorities warned of a high risk of mudslides in that region. Hundreds of tsunami survivors in government shelters in the lMiyagi state town of Onagawa were forced to evacuate for fear of flooding. More than 200,000 households in central Japan were without electricity late Wednesday. Po- lice and local media reported 13 .people dead or missing in south- ern and central regions, many of them believed swept away by riv- ers swollen with rains. - The storm, packing sustained winds of up to 100 mph, made landfall in the early afternoon near the city of .Hamamatsu, about 125 miles west of Tokyo. The fast-moving storm went past the capital in the evening and then headed up into the northeast, where it was losing strength. In Tokyo, where many rush hour commuter trains were suspended, thousands of com- muters trying to rush home were stuck at stations across the sprawling city. "The hotels in the vicinity are all booked up, so I'm waiting for the bullet train to restart," Hiromu Harada, a 60-year-old 4 businessman, said dejectedly at Tokyo Station. Fire department officials re- ported three people injured in Tokyo. In the trendy shop-. A 4 ,2L -"I --too7 -rni.+..... : " THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Farmlands are under waters flooded from the Tokyo River in central Japan on Wednesday as powerful Typhoon Roke barreled across central Japan with heavy rains and sustained winds of up to 100 mph. ping district of Shibuya, winds knocked a tree onto a sidewalk, but no one was hurt. Pedestrians struggled to walk straight in pow- erful winds that made umbrellas useless. At the Fukushima plant, engi- neers are still working to stabi- lize the reactors six months after three of them melted down when the tsunami disabled the plant's power and back-up generators. Iwamoto said the storm passed without damaging the reactors' cooling systems, which are cru- cial to keeping them under con- trol. However, a closed-circuit camera that shows exteriors of the reactor buildings abruptly stopped, he said. 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