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Chlipol to rv ; * FLOOD W TERS .I' PHOTOS BY MARK SKINNER/FLORIDAN RIGHT: Unperturbed by chilly and windy weather, an egret surveys the suddenly sodden landscape of Citizens Lodge from its perch Thursday afternoon. New group aims to harness the healing power of pink BYANGIECOOK acook@jcfloridan.com A Cottondale couple is getting ready to turn heads with a new pink fire truck. Philip Meadows, a re- tired firefighter and in- structor at Chipola Col- lege, and his wife Lori Meadows, former chair of Central Jackson Relay for Life, have organized a lo- cal chapter of Guardians of the Ribbon/Pink Heals, the national organization known for its advocacy for cancer sufferers and its colorful police cars and fire trucks. In fact, it was a local ap- pearance by the Jackson- ville chapter's Pink Heals fire truck that sparked the idea for the new chapter, and led to the creation of its own rolling ambassa- dor, "Connie." Lori Meadows, in a phone interview Thurs- day, said the goal of the Guardians of the Ribbon/ ) CLASSIFIEDS...5B Pink Heals Jackson Coun- ty Chapter, a nonprofit organization, is to raise funds that will support local women battling any type of cancer. And it's a topic she saysis dear to her heart. Meadows' father passed away from cancer and her mother is a breast cancer survivor, which gives her a lot of experience car- ing for those battling the disease. It also means she knows about, the finan- cial problems that can accompany the medical problems. When her mother was diagnosed, Meadows said, money was tight. And the search for financial assis- tance, while trying to deal with the illness, was an unwelcome burden. That additional struggle - of putting gas in the car, paying the light bill, buy- ing groceries is where Meadows hopes the new See PINK, Page 7A ) ENTERTAINMENT...4B OP: Fast rising water from the Chipola River was flowing into the park at Citizens Lodge on Thursday putting trails, benches and picnic tables under water. According to the National Weather Service measuring station located on Highway 90 in Marianna, the river was at 19.76 feet above flood stage at 2 p.m. Thursday and is predicted to crest at 20.4 feet at noon today. BOTTOM: A walking-trail bench and exercise stop at Citizens Lodge are transformed into islands by rising river water on Thursday. According to Jackson County Emergency Management, the water will be receding over the weekend in areas with minor and moderate flooding. However, areas locat- ed along creeks and rivers should keep an eye on conditions because of water that has not reached the county yet. MARKSKINNER/FLORIDAN The Jackson County Sheriff's Department detours traffic away from the Marianna Walmart on Thursday night after a bomb threat was called in at 5:21 p.m. The store was evacuated. Units from Jackson County Fire Rescue and Emergency Management also responded to the scene. A sniffer dog was en route from Bay County t6 search the store for explosives, but further details were unavailable at press time. ) LOCAL...3A > OBITUARIES...7A ) STATE...8A ) SPORTS...1B > RELIGIQN...4A This Newspaper Is Printed On Recycled Newsprint 7 65161 80050 9 Follow us Facebook Twitter ('n 2 JobSe 73 PkgScq 003 113RARY O, ORIGIN MI.NED ADC 325 I'O 13OX 112/007, F10RID IffsTORY L AINESVIILLE FL >3261.-700 Informing more than 17,000 readers daily in print and online FLORIDAN / Vol. 90 No.42 MALNN LMR EAUAE MARIANNA WALMARTEVACUATED AFTER BOMB THREAT JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com High 520 Low -28 Saturday Sunny, breezy & cold. /L - High 65 Low -490 Monday Mostly sunny & mild. Sunday Stays cold. High 68% Low 430 Tuesday Scattered showers & storms. . f igh 66 Lo w:38 \ighl 67'., l U f *^ L36 S Lo%,: 40 PRECIPITA TION 24 hours Month to date Normal MID TIDES Panama City Apalachicola Port St. Joe Destin Pensacola 0 .' "' 2.60" Ye.ii in Ijre Norni.d VYTD Normal for year ULTRAVIOLET INDEX Low Low Low Low Low RIVER READINGS Woodruff Blountstown Marianna Caryville 11:49 PM 12:35 PM 11:54 PM 1:05 AM 1:39 AM High High High High High Reading 63.24 ft. 19.80 ft. 19.74 ft. 14.81 ft. - 12:52 PM - 7:26 AM - 1:25 PM - 1:58 PM - 2:31 PM Flood Stage 66.0 ft. 15.0 ft. 19.0 ft. 12.0 ft. 0-2 Low, 3-5 Moderate, 6-7 High, 8-10 Very High, 11+ Extreme 0 1 2 3 4 . THE SUN AND MOON Sunrise 6:21 AM Sunset. 5:29 PM Moonrise 9:24 AM Moonset 11:01 PM Mar. Feb. Feb. Mar. 11 17 25 4 FLORIDA'S hREAL PANHANDLE JRY MEDIA PARTNERS WJAQ 100.9 " LIE o "s1EAS tn Ulam TO Saitoen 0C -U, EFD Q hT 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 through 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 for the 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- ingwhich expresses preference based on legally protected personal characteristics is notacceptable. HOWTO GETYOUR NEWS PUBLISHED The Jackson County Floridan will publish news of general interest free'of charge. Submit your news or Community Calendar events via e-mail, 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. Community Calendar TODAY Small business seminar "Business Plans" 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Chipola College in Room M-108 of the Business and Technology building. The seminar will help participants discover which business type is best suited for their person- ality, and how to create a working business model to obtain financing and create a successful business. Call 718-2441 or email seversone@chipola.edu. n Knitters Nook 10 a.m. at the Jackson County Public Library, Marianna Branch. New and experi- enced knitters are welcomed. Call 482-9631. ) Money Sense, Financial Literacy Noon to 4 p.m. at Goodwill Career Training Center, 4742 Highway 90, Marianna. Money Sense isa class that covers different topics in money management to empower people to take charge of their finances and create their own wealth. Call 526-0139. ) Chipola Area Board of Realtors Awards Ban- quet 5:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Church in Marianna. Cocktail Hour is 5:30-6:30 p.m. followed by supper at 7 p.m. Download the awards packet from www. ChipolaAreaBoardofRealtors.com, or call 526-4030. ) Celebrate Recovery 7 p.m. at Evangel Worship Center, 2645 Pebble Hill Road in Marianna. Adult, teen meetings to "overcome hurts, habits and hang-ups:' Dinner: 6 p.m. Child care available. Call 209-7856,573-1131. ) Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting 8-9 p.m. in the AA room of First United Methodist Church, 2901 Caledonia St. in Marianna. Deadline for Jackson County students to en- ter the Optimist Club of Jackson County Essay Contest. The topic is "How Can i Help My Friends Realize Their Value?" Call 526-9561. SATURDAY, FEB. 16 n Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting 4:30- 5:30 p.m. in the AA room of First United Methodist Church, 2901 Caledonia St. in Marianna. n Tripp Family Reunion Meeting 5 p.m. at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. This meeting is to complete the committees and programs for the family reunion of the late Robert "Jake" Trip and the late Trussie Lee Tripp. Call 326-5683. SUNDAY, FEB. 17 n Alcoholics Anonymous Closed Discussion - 6:30 p.m. at 4349 W. Lafayette St. in Marianna (in one-story building behind 4351 W. Lafayette St.). Attendance limited to persons with a desire to stop drinking. n Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting 8 p.m. in the board room of Campbellton-Graceville Hospital, 5429 College Drive, Graceville. MONDAY, FEB. 18 Chipola Chapter, NSDAR Meeting -11 a.m. at Beef O'Brady's. Speaker: Chris Moore of the Navy Coastal Systems Lab. Children and grandchildren who are out of school for Presidents' Day and interested members of the public are welcome to attend this Dutch treat lunch. Hostesses are Ruth Yirnol.'iring nd Barbara Revell. Call 638-1947 or cdjordan@bellsouth.net. n Employability Workshop, Surviving a Layoff 2:30 p.m. at Marianna One Stop Career Center. Call 718-0326. a Genealogy Series II Class 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Jackson County Public Library, Marianna Branch. Class is free. Discover proper research techniques, learn tips and tricks to help in your research journey and begin discovering your family roots. Students must know computer basics, how to use the Internet and have an interest in family history. Students will need to bring a flash drive to use in class. Call 482-9631. a Jackson County.Quilter's Guild Meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 3975 US 90 West, Marianna. Business meetings are fourth Mondays; other Mondays are for projects, lessons, help. All quilters welcome. Call 209-7638. n Beekeeping in the Panhandle 6-8 p.m. at the Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center. This interactive video short course will cover topics of: Queen and package bee production, bee nutri- tion and immunity, disease and pest management and the history and theory of honey production. Course to be held on Monday, Feb. 18 and 25, Mar. 4 and 11. Cost of the course is $25 or. $40 per family. Call 482-9620. ) Capt. Luke Lott's Calhoun Guards, Camp 2212 Sons of Confederate Veterans Monthly Meeting 6 p.m. at the Altha Diner on Highway 71 in down town Altha. Call 592-3293: ) Alford Community Organization Meeting 6 p.m. in the Alford Community Center. New members from Alford, surrounding communities invited to join. Call 579-4482,638-4900 or 579-5173. Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting 8-9 p.m. in the AA room of First United Methodist Church, 2901 Caledonia St., Marianna. TUESDAY, FEB. 19 n Annual Fed Cattle Show and Sale 9:30 a.m. at the Jackson County Ag Center, Highway 90 West. A Livestock Judging Contest for FFA and 4-H members will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Steer Show at 2 p.m. with the Showmanship Contest to follow. Steers will be sold to the public at auction. Registration for steer buyers at 6:30 p.m. followed by the auction at 7 p.m. This event is hosted by the Jackson County Cattlemen's Association. Call 482-9620. a Optimist Club of Jackson County Meeting - Noon at Jim's Buffet & Grill in Marianna. n Orientation Noon to 3 p.m. at Goodwill Career Training Center, 4742 Highway 90, Marianna. Learn about and register for free services. Call 526-0139. Sewing Circle 1 p.m. at Jackson County Senior Citizens, 2931 Optimist Drive in Marianna. Call 482-5028. n Employability Workshop, Job Search Tips - 2:30 p.m. at Marianna One Stop Career Center. Call 718-0326. n Jackson County School Board Regular Month- ly Board Meeting 4 p.m. at the School Board meeting room, 2903 Jefferson Street, Marianna. Meeting is open to the public and agenda is posted at www.jcsb.org. Call 482-1200. ) Chipola College Community Chorus 6-7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts at Chipola College. Singers, aged high school and above are welcome to sing with the community chorus and will perform on the April 16 Chipola Ensemble Concert. Call 718- 2376 or heidebrechtd@chipola.edu. ) Disabled American Veterans Meeting 7 p.m. at the DAV Chapter 22 house, 3083 DAV Lane, Marianna. Call 482-5143. ) Chipola College District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 7 p.m. in the Public Service Building. ) Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting 8-9 p.m. in the AA room of First United Methodist Church, 2901 Caledonia St. in Marianna. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteers Free Tax Return Preparation -9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jackson County Agriculture Center. Call 482-9620 during business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for an appointment. ) Heart Month Lunch and Learn Noon to 1 p.m. in the Hudnall Building Community Room. Cost is $5 to cover lunch. The program will be presented by Dr. Robin Albritton of Chipola Surgical & Medical Specialties-Family Medicine in Marianna. Call 718- 2601to make a reservation. 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 Feb. 13, the latest available report: One accident (no injury), two suspicious ve-. hides, three in- _- _- 2:' formation calls, '-, two highway ---- obstructions, 'CRIME one sickness/ subject down, one mentally ill - violent, one burglary, one bur- glary alarm, eight traffic stops, one report of criminal mischief, one juvenile-related complaint, one animal-related complaint (dog), one call to assist an- other agency and one report of threats/harassment. Jackson County Sheriff's Office The Jackson County Sheriff's Office and county fire/rescue reported the following inci- dents for Feb. 13, the latest available report: Three aban- doned vehicles, one reckless driver, four suspicious vehicles, one suspicious person, one highway obstruction, two burglary calls, one disturbance (physical), 19 medical calls, two burglary alarms, one fire alarm, eight traffic stops, one serving papers/ex parte, one trespassing call, one juvenile- related complaint, two animal- related complaints (one cow, one dog), one fraud, two calls to assist motorists/pedestri- ans, one report of child abuse, one criminal registration call, one transport and one patrol request. Jackson County Correctional Facility The following.persons were booked into the county jail dur- ing the latest reporting periods: ) Robert Harris, 26, 2532 Cy- press Grove Road, Grand Ridge; contempt of court. ) Teresa Rice, 39, 7843 Keev- ers Road, Sneads; violation of county probation. ) Treneshia Joiner, 33, 4367 Kent Drive, Apt. ID, Marianna; battery on a law enforcement officer (two counts), resisting arrest with violence. ) Bobby Dunaway, 42, 3088 Sandridge Church Road, Sneads; possession of chemi- cals, attempted manufacture of meth, felon in possession of ammunition, engaging.in crim- inal offense while possessing a concealed weapon, violation of state probation. ) Tracy Croft, 43, 3088 San- dridge Church Road, Sneads; possession of listed chemicals, attempted manufacture of meth, felon in possession of ammunition. ) Zackery Outler, 29, 22026 Oak Tree Lane, Fountain; pos- session of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia. ) Robert Beasley, 22, 4495 Te- resa Lane, Marianna; violation of conditional release. Jail population: 204 To report a crime, call CrimeStoppers at 526-5000 or a local law enforcement agency. To report a wildlife violation, call S1-888-404-FWCC (3922). Chevrolet-Buick-Cadillac-Nissan S4204 Lafayette St. Marianna, FL. si(850) 482-3051 R c . Pitleam'saies Weather Outlook ll --- -II _ "12A FRIDAY, FEBRUARY15, 2013 WAICE-UP CRLL ,Sa JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN + www.jcfloridan.com Hispanic, women farmers deadline for claims nearing Special to the-Floridan Agriculture Secretary Tom Vil- sack has reminded Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades that there are 45 dAys remaining in the fil- ing period closing March 25. "Hispanic and women farm- ers who believe they have faced discriminatory practices in the past from the USDA have 45 days left to file a claim in order to have a chance to receive a cash payment or loan forgive- ness," Vilsack says. "USDA urges potential claimants to contact the Claims Administrator for in- formation and mail their claim packages on or before March 25, 2013." The process, offers a volun- tary alternative to litigation for each Hispanic or female farmer and rancher who can prove that USDA denied his or her applica- tion for loan or loan servicing assistance for discriminatory reasons for certain time periods between 1981 and 2000. As an- nounced in February 2011, the voluntary claims process will make available at least $1.33 billion for cash awards and tax relief payments, plus up to $160 million in farm debt relief, to eligible Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers. There are no filing fees to participate in the program. The Department will SUBMITTED PHOTO Chipola College Theatre is in rehearsal for the hit musical "Hairspray" which opens March 13. Pictured are Meredith Saunders of Chipley (left) as Penny Pingleton and Odra Chapman of Greensboro as Tracy Turnblad. 'Hairspray'in the air at CRAA meeting Special to the Floridan Chipola Theatre will present highlights from the upcoming musical "Hairspray" at the Chipola Regional Arts Association meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Jim's Buffet and Grill in Marianna. The public is invited to attend the Dutch-treat buffet luncheon which be- ,gins at 11:30 a.m. and the program at noon. During the program, there will be a drawing for free tickets to this historically sold out musical' series which opens March 13. CRAA recently awarded mini-grants to district' teachers. Last year, half of the grant applications were not funded, but many supporters stepped forward and contributed to the program and all of this year's applications were funded. CRAA is now seeking talented music, art and theatre students from Washington County to ap- ply for their rotating schol- arship program. The Partner in the Arts campaign has just been launched to support next year's CRAA programs. Contributors to this cam- paign riot only have the op- portunity to help support the arts in the community, but are also recognized on the Artist Series programs with sold out performanc- es at the new Center for the Arts. For information on the CRAA meeting, contact Daniel Powell at powelld@ chipola.edu or 718-2257. continue reaching out to poten- tial Hispanic and female claim- ants around the country to get the word out to individuals who may be eligible for this program so they have the opportunity to participate. Call center representatives can be reached at 1-888-508-4429. Claimants may register for a claims package by calling the number or visiting the website at www.farmerclaims.gov or may download the forms from the website. All those interested in learning more or receiving infor- mation about the claims process and claims packages are encour- aged to attend meetings in your communities about the claims process and contact the website at any time or call center tele- phone number Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST. The claims period is for Sept. 24, 2012 through March 25, 2013. Independent legal services companies will administer the claims process and adjudicate the claims. Although there are no filing fees to participate and a lawyer is not required to partici- pate in the claims process, per- sons seeking legal advice may contact a lawyer or other legal services provider. Under Vilsack's leadership, USDA has instituted a com- prehensive plan to strengthen the Department as a model service provider and to ensure that every farmer and rancher is treated equally and fairly as part of "a new era of civil rights" at USDA. In February 2010, the Secretary announced the Pig- ford II settlement with African American farmers, and in Oc- tober 2010, he announced the Keepseagle settlement with Na- tive American farmers. Both of those settlements have since received court approval. Unlike the cases brought by African American and Native American farmers, the cases filed by His- panic and women farmers over a decade ago were not certified as class actions. The claims process provides a voluntary alternative to continuing litigation for His- panic and female farmers and ranchers who want to use it. S--LA HOSTS LT ,. SCIENCES CAREER" FAIR SUBMITTED PHOTO The Chipola College School of Health Sciences recently held a career fair for associate degree nursing students. Pictured (from left): Nursing student Ashley Uhrick of Altha, nursing student Brett Floyd of Marianna, Emerald Coast Hospice representative Cecily Smith and nursing studentAngie Martin. Ten health care agencies attended, including: Bonifay Nursing & Rehab Center, Chipola Nursing Pavilion,'Covenant Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice, Florida State Hospital, Flowers Hospital, Gentiva Home Health, Jackson Hospital, Signature Healthcare and Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. More than 100 students attended the annual event to discuss employment opportunities. Chipola Law Enforcement Grads Florida Lottery CASH:1 31I:PLAY 4 FANTASY 5'4 (E) 2 '11 !.4.7 3-7-3.7 I Mi 7-3-2 54.3-5 iEl 2412 k 4.9-0 59C0 iM I iU 2-E 1.7.,"2 3.8 9L14-31 .S10 .14.1921 Wed iE; 2I 09 4 5 12 12 1.3.20a 7 30 Wed (M,,J l 4 1.95 Thurs iEi 2'!4 113 -'.32.9 iCot .aJ4Ilable Thurs IM> 5.1-1 2-1.9 9 Fr, iE, 2' 6.0 5 3.8 S .9. 235 FSatr ) -4..3 5 t Sat rE1 :', ; 3 ,' ot ,), lta t, Ee Sat (MrlI 7 3 1-4-S. '10 5. 8 7-2 : 3'9'2 3 E 3-5 S9 13 2330 E = Evening drawmir M : Midday drawing vl0hI ',: l Saturday 2.9 5.6.16 36,5. Wednesday 213 12.23-25 273-) FPB 'Saturday 2-9 1'-22.36.42.44-52 .ra3 Wednesday 2:13 5-1225 :29 33 34 For lottery information. call 850 418 o.'7 r 9007 37 - SUBMITTED PHOTO Fourteen candidates recently completed the Basic Recruit Law Enforcement Academy at Chipola College. Graduates are (front row from left): Michael Carpenter of Grand Ridge, Jessica Weathersbee of Marianna, Jeremy Anderson of Cottondale, Matthew Grigsby of Marianna, Tykeyan Poole of Greenwood, Erika Whitfield of Blountstown and Tylei Weeks of Sneads. And (back row): Jarrod Taylor of Bristol, Zachary Whitfield of Altha, Beau McCorvey of Wewahitchka, Landon Dunham of Sneads, William Hall of Chipley, Gregory M4Kenzie of Blountstown and Thomas Layfield of Port St. Joe. Chipola's next Law Enforcement Academy begins March 13. Classes meet weeknights from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m: For information, call Steven Stewart, Chipola Law Enforcement Coordinator, at 718-2286. SGAS WATCH , G.I r,; ,,.:.:I jrt :,rng up. Here are It le I : pt i: p.- n places to buy ia. ,rI i ij: : ,: i r i. ,:,,.nty, as of 1. $3.49. Mobil Food Mart, 2999 Jefferson St., Marianna 2. $3.49. Pilot. 2209 U.S. 71, Marianna 3. $3.49. Tom Thumb, 3008 A Jefferson St.. Marianna 4. $3.49. Travel Center, 2112 U.S. 71 S.. Marianna 5. $3.55. Loves Travel Center, 2510 U.S. 231. Cottondale 6. $3.58. McCoy's Food Mart, 2823 Jefferson St., Marianna 7. $3.59, BP- Steel City, 2184 U.S. 231 S.. Alford 8. $3.59, Dixie Food & Gas, 1757 U.S. 231 S.. Alford It i,:,i ;,:, i I..-', .- i :en e, I,,fj. I', I,- h,:,i newsroom ,)f jI'"", ..,,'',.1 n.com . Cajun Chicken Wrap F. F, 6..99 S DJ Outlaw Karaoke $5 //00 , m' (8pm-til) cover "i Z sOpen Faced Roast Beef Steak & Shrimp -, 2796 Jefferson Street.* Marianna, FL (850) 482-4800 ieak Seafood Oysters Seafood Gumbo ), See our entire menu on jcfloridan.com Check us out on Pr A ' Wii Availabe. Mon Mon Tue Tue I Does Cupid Need Cash? Sell your old gold at... JEWELERS Paid on Site 4432 Lafayette Street 526-5488 www.smithandsmithonline.com .. /^-~ B-/ c. z"v/.e ." /y _____~___117~____~_____________I , I FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013 3AF LOCAL ' ""~11.~"1"""1..1111_.111_..11 F AI 1. -14A, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013 RELIGION JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN + www.jcfloridan.com Baptist College of Fla. prepares for Preview Day Special to the Floridan One of the most excit- ing days in the life of an institution is the open house when prospective students and their fami- lies visit the campus. At The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, the open house scheduled for Friday, March 8 is called Preview Day and will truly be a campus-wide "pre- view" event. The Music and Worship Division will lead worship and provide entertainment through- out the day. Student Ser- vices will offer tours of the dorms and campus facili- ties and welcome visitors to the campus. The faculty and staff will set up booths and disseminate informa- tion about each of the de- gree programs and cam- pus activities. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy lunch provided by the cafeteria staff and The BCF Eagle Mascot enjoys the photo booth with prospective students during Fall Preview Day. Prospective students participate in outside activities with curre every office on campus is open to the public. During Preview Day pro- spective students and their families are invited to at- tend and experience first- hand the impact that the college has on the lives of its students. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in front of the Student Center where prospective students are able to explore the cam- pus, meet professors, and visit exhibit booths with information on intramu- rals, collegiate sports, housing, financial aid, heartfelt welcome. Throughout the day, visitors are able to tour the campus and dorms, in- SUBMITTED PHOTOS teract with BCF students, ent BCF students. attend a financial aid sem- library resources, com- inar, and apply for admis- puter access, and mis- sion. Prospective students sion opportunities. After who attend Preview Day visiting a class in session, will automatically be en- visitors will join BCF Presi- tered into a drawing for dent Thomas A. Kinchen one of two $500 scholar- in the R. G. Lee Chapel ships and students who for a time of student-led turn in a completed appli- praise and worship and a cation form will have the normal $25 application fee waived. Preview Day is the per- fect time for future stu- dents to experience the college in person, as well as determine if BCF is the place where God would have them continue their education. To register for Preview Day, call the Admissions Office at 800-328-2660 ext. 460 or register online at www.baptistcollege.edu. SEBTS President Danny Akin gives sermon at BCF Special to the Floridan Faculty and students at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville were truly blessed and challenged by Danny Akin, presi- dent of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., as he spoke in the R. G. Lee Chapel on Monday, Jan. 28. Akin began his sermon by rais- ing the question, "Have you ever wanted to be a part of something bigger than yourself?" He went on to explain that there are 7,000 people groups which totals about half of the world's population that are not only lost, but do not have access to the gospel. Akin stressed that when it comes to evangelism, we should not only focus on those who are lost, but those who do not have access to the gospel. According to Akin, there are people in the world who have never even heard the name of Jesus. He dared BCF students to pray, "Lord, why shouldn't I go?" rather than, "Lord, should I go?" when presented with op- portunities to reach the nations with the gospel. Preaching from the book of Jonah, Akin highlighted the fact that Jonah preferred com- fort over reaching the people of Nineveh. He encouraged stu- dents to not serve God only when it's convenient or comfortable, but go wherever He leads. Akin closed his sermon by challeng- ing students with the question, "Are you more concerned about your comfort or the conversion .of others?" After chapel, there was a spe- cial luncheon held in the Well- ness Center where BCF juniors and seniors who were interested in attending SEBTS received information packets and were given the opportunity to meet with Akin and ask questions re- garding the seminary and degree programs. Akin earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from The Criswell College, a Master of Di- vinity from Southwestern Bap- tist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Texas at Arling- ton. Akin has served in senior administrative and leadership positions at 'Criswell College, The Southern Baptist Theo- logical Seminary, and currently as President of SEBTS. He has ministered on the mission field in Arizona, Australia, Thailand, Paraguay, India, 'Kenya, and Asia, as well as authored many published articles and books in- cluding Five Who Changed the World, A Theology for the Church, Discovering the Bibli- cal Jesus, and Epistles of John, appearing in the New American Commentary. For more information on the spring 2013 chapel speakers, call 800-328-2660 ext. 446 or visit baptistcollege.edu. ETL HisDIRECTORYISMADEIBEBIWHEAToATTENDWORSHIPSERVICES. MARIANNA OFFICE Wtson W m SUPPLY COMPANY edEqump Wa.marR. Ofc Outfttr S ave money. Live better. 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Bascom, FL 32423 272-7775 Shugroad@embargmail.com Cypress Grove Assembly of God 3250 Cypress Grove Rd Grand Ridge, FL 32442 592-4451 cppressgrovechurch.org Cords Of Love Assembly Of God 2060 Bethelehem Rd Cottondale, FL 32431 272-0254 Eastside Assembly of God Church 4723 Hatton St Marianna, FL lop4664@yahoo.com 526-2422 El Bethel Assembly of God 2503 El Bethel Church Rd Grand Ridge, FL 32442 593-6044 First Assembly of God 5565 Brown St Graceville, FL 32440 263-3351 First Assembly of God Church 4186 Lafayette St Marianna FL 32446 482-2800 www.mariannafirst.org First Assembly of God Church of Cottondale 2636 Milton St Cottondale, FL 32431 352-4626 Faith Haven Assembly of God 7135 Hwy 90 Grand Ridge, FL 32442 592-8205 Pilgrim Rest Assembly of God 3347 Pilgrim Rest Church Road Marianna, FL 32448 579-2300 Welcome Assembly of God 6784 Messer Rd Grand Ridge, FL 32442 592-5077 Welcomehometom@yahoo.com BAPTIST Alford Baptist Church 1764 Carolina St P.O. Box 6 Alford, FL 32420 579-2192 Bethel Star Missionary Baptist Church 4134 Lincoln Ave Marianna, FL 32448 482-4866 mERLE nORmRnI C 0o S M B T I C S a,*^',-. & Day Spa GOLD MEDALLION" 4551 LAFAYETTE STREET MARIANNA. FL 482-2294 anna 6 S.com ir Guide To Local Houses Of Worship Bethlehem Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Bascom Little Zion Missionary Pine Ridge Baptist Church 2300 Bethlehem Rd 4951 Basswood Rd P.O. Box 97 Baptist Church 3064 Pine Ridge Church Rd Cottondale, FL 32431 579-9940 Bascom, FL 32423 569-2699 3181 Little Zion Rd P.O. Box 190 Alford, FL 32420 Sna cd FL 32460 q 592Q-1R614i Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 2137 McLeod St Cypress, FL 592-4108 Circle Hill Baptist Church 7170 Circle Hill Rd Sneads, FL 32460 592-2327 Collins Chapel Baptist Church 5005 3rd Ave (5499 Collins Chapel Rd) Malone, FL 32445 569-5644 Damacus Freewill Baptist 3700 Kynesville Rd Marianna, FL 32448 482-5878 Dellwood Baptist Church 5512 Blue Springs Rd Greenwood, FL 32443 592-6954 Faith Baptist Church 2494 Hwy 71 South Marianna, FL '482-2869 , First Baptist Church Southern Baptist 987 8th Ave P.O. Box 565 Graceville FL 32440 263-3323 fbcgraceville@bellsouth.net www.fbcgraceville.org First Baptist Church 3172 Main St Cottondale, FL 32431 352-4586 First Baptist Marianna 2897 Green St Marianna, FL 32446 526-4200 www.fbcmarianna.org First Baptist Church 8010 Pope St P.O. Box 246 Sneads, FL'32460 (850) 593-6999 Crossroads Baptist Church Southern Baptist 3276 Main St P.O. Box 386 Cottondale FI. 32431 352-2636 Eastside Baptist Church 4785 Highway 90 Marianna, FL 526-2004 www.eastsidebaptistchurch.com Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church 3360 Gardenview Rd Cottondale, FL 32431 579-4223 Everlena Missionary Baptist 5309 Ellaville Rd Campbellton, FL 32426 263-3900 First Baptist Church 8010 Pope St P.O. Box 246 Sneads, FL 32460 593-6991 First Baptist Church 5366 Ninth St P.O. Box 98 Malone, FI 32445 569-2426 First Freewill Baptist Church of Malone 5440 10th Street (Hwy 71 N.) P.O. Box 385 Malone FL 32445 850-569-2786 First Freewill Baptist Church 7970 Davis St Sneads, FL 32460 593-5400 Friendship Baptist Church of Malone 5507 Friendship Church'Rd Malone, FL 32445 569-2379 Grand Ridge Baptist Church 2093 Porter Ave P.O. Box 380 Grand Ridge, FL 32442 592-4846 grandridgebc@embarqmail.com Greater Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church 4691 Hwy 162, Marianna; FL 32446 594-5761 Greenwood Baptist Church 4156 Bryan St P.O. Box 249 Greenwood, FL 32443 594-3883 Hasty Pond Baptist Church 4895 Hasty Pond Rd, Marianna, FL Heaven's Way Biker Church A Ministry of Alford Baptist Church 3924 Woodrest Rd Cottondale, FL 32431 334-806-4258 Holly Grove Free Will Baptist Church 2699 Highway 73S Marianna, FL 32448 482-3489 Inwood Baptist Church 2012 Inwood Rd Grand Ridge, FL 32448 593-5328 Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church 5239 Liberty Hill Road Bascom, FL 32426 569-5949 i Lovedale Baptist Church 6595 Lovedale Rd Bascom, FL 32423 592-5415 or 592-2134 Marvin Chapel Free Will Baptist Church 2041 Hope School Dr Marianna, FL 32448 482-5375 www.marvinchapelfwb.com Midway Freewill Baptist Church 1600 Church St 6158 Rocky Creek Rd Marianna, FL 32448 592-8999 Mount Olive Baptist 6045 Hwy 2 Bascom FL 32423 569-5080 Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church 3695 Popular Springs Rd Marianna, FL 32446 594-4161 Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 5382 Old US Road Malone, FL 32445 569-2049 New Easter Missionary Baptist Church 977 Hope Ave Graceville, FL 32440 658-8344 New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 2155 Highway 73 South P.O. Box 234 Marianna, FL 32447 482-5499 New Hoskie Baptist Church 4252 Allen St Greenwood, FL 32443 594-7243 New Hope Freewill Baptist Sweet Pond Rd Dellwood, FL 592-1234 New Hope Missionary Baptist 3996 Wintergreen Rd Greenwood, FL 32443 592-8802 New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist 2870 Barnes St P.O. Box 312 Marianna, FL 32447 482-7595 New Salem Baptist Church 3478 Kynesville Rd Marianna, FL 32448 579-4343 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 6687 Brushy Pond Rd Grand Ridge, FL 32442 592-5696 Piney Grove Baptist Church 2136 Piney Grove Rd Cottondale, FL 32431 352-3800 Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church 5481 Pleasant Ridge Rd Marianna, FL 32446 263-8007 Providence Baptist Church 6940 Providence Church Rd Grand Ridge, FL 32442 592-5481 pbch@embarqmail.com Rocky Creek Baptist Church 5458 Rocky Creek Rd Matianna, FL 32448 526-7508 Salem Free Will Baptist 2555 Kynesville Rd Cottondale, FL 32431 579-4194 www.salemfreewillbaptist.com Shady Grove Baptist Church 7304 Birchwood Rd Grand Ridge FL 32442 592-6952 St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 2871 Orange Street Marianna, FL 32448 482-2591 St. Peter Missionary Baptist 7889 McKeown Mill Rd P.O. Box 326 593-3363 Trinity Baptist Church 3023 Penn. Ave Marianna, FL 482-3705 www.TrinityMarianna.conr Union Hill 3115 Union Hill Rd Marianna, FL 32446 526-5711 Victory Baptist Church 2271 River Rd Sneads, FL 32460 593-6699 www.victorybaptistfl.com White Pond Baptist Church P.O. Box 458 Mill Pond Rd Alford, FL 32420 352-4715 CATHOLIC St. Anne Catholic Church 3009 5th St P.O. Box 1547 Marianna, FL 32446 482-3734 www.stanne @stannemar.ptdiocese.org www.stannemarianna.org 1001 USES MOBILE HOME & RV PARTS CARPORTS S& ,ing the TriStale An a Since 1978 (850) 526-3797L Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Danny Akin speaks in the R. G. Lee Chapel at The Baptist College of Florida. SUBMITTED PHOTO M A West Florida Electric * < 1 A Touichsitonc Eocrngy C-pcr-fivc 4 > CPA'S (800) 342-7400 4243 W. Lafayette St. Marianna, FL. www.westflorida. coop 526-3910 Graceville Sneads Bonifay smn a o ut ic 9I Amazing Grace Scouting struggles with ban on gay members Under the pressure of declining member- ship, reduced corporate contributions, and fewer public schools in which to conduct their activities, the Boy Scouts of America are considering lifting their traditional ban on accepting youth members and adult volunteers who are gay. A vote by the organization's National Executive Board, scheduled for Feb. 8, was post- poned until the Scouts' annual meeting in May, when 1,400 members of Scouting's national council will debate whether to allow local groups to set their own recruitment policies. Membership in Boy Scouts has shrunk by about one-third since 1999. A recent nationwide poll con- ducted by Quinnipiac University found 55 percent S of respondents '* -y approve of lifting the ban to include gays. President Barack Obama, ex David officio honorary Yount president of the _O__M Scouts, supports gay membership in Scouting. Gay activists are expected to oppose a merely selective opening of the mem- bership to gays in favor of a total lifting of the ban. Jennifer Tyrell, a lesbian from Ohio who was forced out as a den leader, recently delivered to Scouting executives more than 1.4 million signatures on petitions seeking an end to the ban. Although the Supreme Court in 2000 upheld the Scouts' right to exclude gays, many public school districts are now reluctant to offer meeting space to the Scouts because BSA gives the appearance of being discriminatory. Scouts continue to hold their activities on church property, however. More than 70 percent of all troops nationwide are spdn- sored by a 'church group, although individual Scouts are not required to be members of the sponsoring denomination. Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran and Baptist churches have been long affiliated with the Boy Scouts of American. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints was the first church sponsor of Scouting and today contributes the most Scouts (420,977) of any officially char- tered organization in the U.S. Scouting's ban on gay member- ship reflects the organization's opposition to homosexual behavior. Its "Youth Leadership" policy, adopted in 2004, reads, in part: "Scouts are expected to take up leadership positions. In the unlikely event that an older boy were to hold himself out as homosexual, he would not be able to continue in a youth lead- ership position." The Scouts' fixation on sexuality probably stems in part from sex-abuse cases involving Scout leaders that resulted in convictions and financial settlements. In 2012, the Scouts were forced by court order to release over 20,000 pages documenting 1,200 alleged dhild sexual abuse cases that occurred between 1965 and 1985. It is important to clarify that these adult offenders were not homosexuals they were pedophiles. Since 2003 new adult volun- teers to Scouting have been required to pass a criminal background check. David Yount is the author of 14 books on faith, spirituality, and confident living, including "Celebrating the Single Life': Praeger. He answers readers at P.O. Box 2758, Woodbridge, VA 22193 and dyount31 @ verizon.net. On Religion Benedict XVI retires on his own terms In the spring of 2009, Pope Benedict XVI stopped in Aquila, Italy, to pray at the shrine of St. Celestine V. The pope left his pallium a wool garment that resembles a yoke, symbol- izing bonds between a shepherd and his flock on this medieval pope's tomb. Then, 15 months later, he visited a ca- thedral outside Rome to pray before the .relics, once again, of St. CelestineV Few noticed Benedict's actions. So who was this saint? He was the elderly priest who, "somewhat against his will," was elected pope in 1294, observed theologian Scott Hahn of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. Before long, Pope Celestine V is- sued a decree allowing occupants of St. Peter's throne to step down a step he then proceeded to take. Looking back, it appears Benedict's visit to shrines honoring this particular pope were "probably more than pious acts," noted Hahn, on his Facebook page. "More likely, they were profound and symbolic gestures of a very person- al nature, which conveyed a message that a pope can hardly deliver any other way." This was a message consistent with the 86-year-old pope's stunning an- nouncement this week days before the start of Lent that he would end his eight-year papacy on Feb. 28. Although it has been seven centuries since the voluntary resignation of a pope, this option remains in canon law and was affirmed by Pope Paul VI in 1975 and the Pope John Paul II in 1996., Benedict said he was L : thinking about the future Sof the papacy, not the past: Terry "In today's world, subject lWattingly to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the bark of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me." The Vatican Press Office noted that these words were consistent with his thoughts in the 2010 book, "Light of the World." While it would be wrong to flee in times of trouble, Benedict said: "When a pope realizes clearly that he is no longer physically, mentally and spiritually capable of carrying out his role, then there is legally the possibility, and also the obligation, to resign." Vatican leaders are planning.for the election of a pope by Easter. BCF announces Honor's Recital Special to the Floridan The Music and Worship Division at The Baptist College of Florida BCF in Graceville is excited to announce a special Hon- or's Recital scheduled for Feb.21 at 6:30 p.m. in the R.G. Lee Chapel. In order to expose new music students and pro- spective music students as to what to expect as they begin their musical education and training at BCF, this unique evening recital will feature the tal- ent of upper level BCF vocal and instrumental students. The BCF music faculty is currently compiling a list of upper level students who they believe represent the highest standards of educational excellence. According to BCF Mu- sic and Worship Division Chair Bill Davis, it will be an extraordinary night of performing arts and musi- cal expressions. Although it is intended for incoming music stu- dents, everyone is invited SUBMITTED PHOTO BCF Sophomore Spencer Higgins performed during the Fall Honor's Recital. to attend the free musical event of vocal and instru- mental performances by BCF students. For more information about the Honor's Recital, please call the Music and Worship Division at 800- 328-2660 ext. 427 or visit www.baptistcollege.edu. WH UAGToATTENDORSHISERVCES. = Were- ,ur Hunting 7 Vadquaflmz Linda Pforte Insurance Agency Inc S a v oe 2919 Penn Avenue SSuite B food stores Marianna, FL 32448-2716 S 850-4823425 (850) 526-4700 Oak Station Shopping Center linda.pforte.bxrs@statefarm.com Open Daily from 8am 8pm Van Funeral Home 4265 Saint Andrews Street Marianna, FL 32446 Phone: (850) 482-3300 Fax: (850) 482-5363 Concern for the living, reverence for the dead. 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Church of Christ 4448 River Rd Marianna, FL 482-2605 CHURCH OF GOD, Glorious Gospel Church of God in Christ 4255 Clay St Marianna, FL 32448 594-1096 or 557-4919 Grand Ridge Church of God - 2232 Porter Ave Grand Ridge, FL 32442 592-5301 or 592-2814 Marianna Church of God (All services interpreted for the hearing impaired.) 2791 Jefferson St, Marianna, FL 32446 482-4264 mariannacog.com The New Zion Temple Church of God In Christ 1022 Washington Ave Graceville, FL 32440 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Marianna Church of the Nazarene 2987 N Madison St Marianna, FL 32446 482-5787 EPISCOPAL' St. Luke's Episcopal Church 4362 Lafayette St Marianna, FL 482-2431 parishoffice@stlukesmarianna.org www.stlukesmarianna.org FULL GOSPEL Christian Center Church 4791 Sheffield Dr P.O. Box 450 Marianna, FL 32447 526-4476 or 526-4475 jack@cccmarianna.org Country Gospel Community Church Compass Lake in the Hills 650 Apalachicola Ave Alford, FL 32420 (850) 579-4172 Resurrection Life Christian Fellowship International 2933 Madison Street Marianna, FL 526-2617 New Beginnings Worship Center 1165 Highway 69 Grand Ridge, FL 32442 592-5791 www.nbworship.com New Beginning Outreach Ministries, Inc. 2254 Magnolia Dr. Cottondale, FL 32431 (850) 352-4733 Evangel Worship Center 2645 Pebble Hill Rd Marianna, FL 32448 526-2232 New Life Family Church 4208 Lafayette St Marianna, FL 32446 526-2132 The Bridge Church 2515 Commercial Park Dr Marianna, FL 32448 209-2733 HOLINESS Emmanuel Holiness Church 2505 Sandridge Church Rd Sneads, FL 32460 593-5167 Hickory Level Community Church 1221 Dipper Rd Marianna, FL 32448 482-4696 or 482-2885 Oak Ridge Freewill Holiness Church 2958 Milton Ave Marianna, FL 573-7684 Sneads Community Church 1948 Desoto Ave P.O. Box 1349 Sneads, FL 32460 593-5650 LATTER-DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3141 College St Marianna, FL 32446 482-8159 LUTHERAN Ascension Lutheran Church 3975 W. Hwy 90 Marianna, FL 482-4691 METHODIST Bascom United Methodist Church 4942 Basswood Rd P.O. Box 67 Bascom, FL 32423 594-5755 Cypress United Methodist Church 6267 Cemetery Ave Cypress, FL 32432 263-4220 First United Methodist Church 1111 8" Ave Graceville, FL 263-3342 First United Methodist Church 2901 Caledonia St Marianna, FL 482-4502 Grace United Methodist 4203 W. Kelson Ave Marianna, FL 482-4753 Grand Ridge United Methodist Church 6911 Iowa Street Grand Ridge, FL 32442 Greenwood Chapel AME 5426 Fort Rd Greenwood, FL 32443 594-1112 Greenwood United Methodist 4220 Bryan St Greenwood, FL 32443 594-5755 Henshaw Chapel AME Church 2370 Glastel St, P.O. Box 535 Cottondale, FL 32431 875-2610 Jerusalem AME Church 2055 Hwy 73 Marianna, FL 32448 482-5085 Kynesville United Methodist 2875 Kynesville Rd Marianna. FL 32448 482-4672 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Believers Outreach Ministry 3471 Hwy 90 W Marianna, FL 32446 352-4926 Cypress Creek Community Church 1772 Macedonia Road, PO Box 496 Alford, FL 32420 638-0360 Ever Increasing Word of Faith Ministries 3749 Skyview Rd Marianna, FL 32446 526-4704 Heaven's Garden Worship Center 3115 Main Street Cottondale, FL 32431 (850) 579-9936 www.aidaspina.org Faith Cornerstone Church Ministries 5460 Collins Chapel Rd Malone, FL 32445 569-5600 Foundation Temple Apostolic Faith Church 3341 Tendell Rd Cottondale, FL 32431 352-3884 Glass Community Church 4005 Veteran's Road Cottondale, FL 32431 (850) 272-7205 (850) 263-6715 Haven of Rest Church of Restoration Worship Center 2261 Haven of Rest Road Cottondale, FL 32431 Keeping It Real Help Ministry 3297 Caverns Road Marianna, FL 32446 557-4800 Love and Restoration Ministries 2990 Heritage Rd Marianna, FL 32448 526-2730 Mill Springs Christian Chapel 1345 Mill Springs Rd, P.O. Box 83 Grand Ridge, FL 32442 526-2519 Rivertown Community Church (Meets at the new Marianna High School) 3546 Caverns Rd Marianna, FL 32446 482-2477 Rocky Creek Tabernacle 1890 Delta Lane Marianna, FL 32448 *272-0917 St Andrews (FC) Church Ministries 978 Hwy 71 S Marlanna, FL 32448 569-5600 Sunrise Worship Center 2957 Hall St, Marianna, FL 482-8158 PENTECOSTAL Apostolic Life Church 4070 Old Cottondale Rd Marianna, FL 482-8720 pastorbiggs @ embarqmail.Qom Apostolic Revival Center of Marianna 3001 Hwy 71 N, P.O. Box 634 Marianna, FL 32446 482-3162 Christian Covenant Life Center 2011 Finley Ave. Grand Ridge, FL 32448 592-4737 Shady Grove Pentecostal Holiness 7541 Shady Grove Rd Grand Ridge, FL'32442 592-6203 Sneads Pentecostal Holiness Church 2036 Gloster Ave Sneads, FL 32460 593-4487 or 593-6949 Praise Life Ministries, 7360 Hwy 90, P.O. Box 177 Grand Ridge, FL 32442 592-4166 Prayer Temple Church Of Prayer For All People 3341 Plantation Circle Marianna, FL 32446 482-3343 United Pentecostal Deliverance 5255 10th Ave Malone, FL 32445 569-5989 PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church (USA) 2898 Jefferson St Marianna, FL 32446 526-2430 www.firstpresmarianna.org fpcmarianna@embarqmail.com or firstpresmarianna@earthlink.net RESTORATIONIST Church of Jesus Christ of Marianna 4060 Thomasville Lane Marianna, FL 32448 482-2282 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Emmanuel SDA Church 4531 Basswood Rd Greenwood, FL 32443 594-3200 Marianna Seventh Day Adventist 4878 Highway 90 Marianna, FL 32446 526-2487 WESLEYAN Salem Wesleyan Church 2764 Salem Church Rd Sneads, FL 32460 (850) 593-6679 irquomai@gmail.com McChapel AME Church 4963 Old U.S. Rd Marianna, FL 569-2184 Mt. Shiloh AME Church 6702 Biscayne Road Bascom, FL 32423 569-1044 New Bethel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church 2487 Highway 1 Campbellton, FL 32426 263-4647 Pope Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church 4898 Blue Springs Rd, P.O. Box 6000 Marianna, FL 32447 482-2900 Shady Grove United Methodist Church 7305 Birchwood Rd Grand Ridge, FL 32442 592-9277 Sneads First United Methodist Church 8042 Church St, P.O. Box 642 Sneads, FL 32460 593-6481 fumc@embarqmail.com Friendship Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church 5411 Avery Rd, P.O.Box 302 Campbellton, FL 32426 263-1111 1st United Methodist Church of Cottondale P.O. Box 458 Cottondale, FL 32431 352-4426 Salem AME Church 5729 Browntown Rd, P.O. Box 354 Graceville, FL 32440 263-3344 Springfield AME Church 4194 Union Rd Marianna, FL 32446 352-4252 St. James AME Church 2891 Orange St, P.O. Box 806 Marianna, FL 32447 526-3440 St. Paul AME Church 5180 Hwy 273, P.O. Box 40 Campbellton, FL 32426 263-0333 Snow Hill AME Church 5395 Snow Hill Rd, P.O. Box 174 Malone, FL 32445 569-5315 Mt. Olive AME Church 2135 Fairview Rd Marianna, FL 32448 482-7917 Bethlehem AME Church 3100 Lovewood Rd, P.O. Box 752 Cottondale, FL 32431 352-2111 or 352-4721 Greater St. Luke AME Church 5255 11th Ave, P.O. Box 176 Malone, FL 32445 569-5188 ~___1__~_~1_1______~=__~_=_____==_=__=1 _______11_1_11_____1_, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013 5AF JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com RELIGION JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com JCSO Honor Guard receives donation Special to the Floridan -- - The Jackson County Sheriff's Office es- tablished its first ever honor guard team in 2010. The team was established to render military honors to fallen officers, assist our military with providing honors to fallen ac- tive duty military personnel and veterans, and provide honOrary services for the citi- zens of Jackson County. With these services, the team attempts to provide families of the fallen with closure and peace during their time of grief by leav- ing a lasting impression and memory of their loved one. The team currently consists of six members of the Jackson County Sheriff's Department ,, - who volunteer their services for these func- re.:,,/ ., ..- tions and training during their free time. The " team has been funded by individual spon- 7 nC Ui r sorship and fundraisers; it does not utilize -TC-l money from the department's budget. On Feb. 1, the Honor Guard received a generous contribution from the First Fed- -.. eral Bank for the amount of $1,000 at the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Jackson County Sheriff Lou Roberts and the Honor Guard team extend their gratitude to the First Federal Bank and its administration for SUBMITTED PHOTO the contribution. The money will help with Garrett Grimsley and Don Nowell of First Federal Bank present the JCSO Honor Guard with a generous the team's uniforms, equipment and train- contribution. From left: Deputy Ronnie Furniss, Sgt. Rick Kerr, Jackson County Sheriff Lou Roberts, Garrett ing expenses. Grimsley and Don Nowell. Religion Calendar Local Brief Golson Elementary yearbook sale Mar. 1 EM. Golson Elementa- ry School yearbooks are now on sale. March 1 is the deadline to purchase a yearbook for $25 each. March 1-15, the price for each yearbook will increase to $35. Cash is accepted or make checks payable to EM. Golson Elementary. For additional information contact Janie Nolen at 482-9607. Special to the Floridan J CFLOFRIDAN rCO M |40Philip TODAY Joey Hagan Memorial Fish Fry 6-8 p.m. at Salem Free- will Baptist Church. Menu: Fried catfish fillet, smoked chicken, cheese grits, baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, beverage and dessert. Proceeds go to an area family who has a serious need. Donations accepted. Call 579-4194. ) Youth Activity Night 6 p.m. at Marianna Church of God. Ages: 12-19. Call 482- 6264. ) Celebrate Recovery Adult, teen meetings to "overcome hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe environment," 7 p.m. at Evangel Worship Center with praise and live worship music, testimonies and fellowship. Din- ner: 6 p.m. Child care available. Call 209-7856,573-1131. ) Pulse 7-10 p.m. at Cypress. Grove Assembly of God Church in Grand Ridge. Youth outreach program open to all teens in grades 6-12; shoot pool, play Xbox and other games, listen to music, more. Activities are free; low-cost snacks for sale. Trans- portation available (limited area); call 381-2549. SATURDAY, FEB. 16 a Free clothing giveaway -,9 a.m. to noon at Mother Agnes' Closet, 2856 Orange St. in Marianna. ) Valentine Party 5 p.m. at Holly Grove F.W.B. Church Fellowship Hall. Program will feature the Gospel Tones, Terry and Pam Mayo. A free supper will be served. Call 482-4476. ) Gospel Program to Support the Pensacola-Marianna District Ministers Spouses Alliance 6 p.m. at Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church. All choirs, groups, soloists and praise dancers are welcome. Call 693-6361. ) The Chuck Wagon Gang in Concert 6:30 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church. Call 718-7869. SUNDAY, FEB. 17 Revival Service 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Welcome Assembly of God Church. Guest speaker: Tim Collins. Everyone is invited. Call 718-8361. )),Black History Month Program -11 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church. Guest speaker: The Rev. Mark Dudley of Pleas- ant Hill Baptist Church in Grand Ridge. Everyone is invited. Call 592-4057. ) Black History Month Pro- gram -11 a.m. at the Sneads Community Church. Call 593-6245. ) Red and White Program 3 p.m. at St. Mark A.M.E. Church in Noma. Guest speaker: The * Rev. Bernard Hudson of St. ' John A.M.E. Church Stateline. Everyone is welcome. Call 718-6518. ) Black History Month Pro- gram 3 p.m. at New Hoskie Baptist Church. Guest speaker will be Evangelist Dianna Hunger-Fagg and music by The Hunter Sisters. Everyone is welcome. Call 594-5053. MONDAY, FEB. 18 a Revival Service 6:30 p.m. at Welcome Assembly of God Church. Guest speaker: Tim Collins. Everyone is invited. Call 718-8361. TUESDAY, FEB. 19 Bag Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church Thrift Store. All clothes that will fit in brown paper bag for $4. Call 482-3734. ) Revival Service 6:30 p.m. at Welcome Assembly of God Church. Guest speaker: Tim Collins. Everyone is invited. Call 718-8361. ) Dare to Live Healed Heal- ing School Class 7 p.m. in the Bascom Town Hall at 4969 Basswood Road. Free classes taught by Jacquelyn McGriff. Call 276-6024. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 n Revival Service 6:30 p.m. at Welcome Assembly of God Church. Guest speaker: Tim Collins. Everyone is invited. Call 718-8361. ) Lighthouse District Church of God in Christ District Meeting 7 p.m. at Victory Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. Call 526-1841. THURSDAY, FEB. 21 n Free clothing giveaway 9 a.m. to noon at Mother Agnes' Closet, 2856 Orange St. in Marianna. ) Bag Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church Thrift Store. All clothes that will fit in brown paper bag for $4. Call 482-3734. ) Baptist College of Florida Honor's Recital 6:30 p.m. in the R. G. Lee Chapel. This recital will feature upper level BCF vocal and instrumental students. Everyone is invited to attend this free event. Call 800- 328-2660 ext. 427 or visit www. baptistcollege.edu. ) Lighthouse District Church of God in Christ District Meeting 7 p.m. at Victory Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. Call 526-1841. FRIDAY, FEB. 22 n Youth Activity Night 6 p.m. at Marianna Church of God. Ages: 12-19. Call 482- 6264. ) Celebrate Recovery Adult, teen meetings to "overcome hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe environment," 7 p.m. at Evangel Worship Center with praise and live worship music, testimonies and fellowship. Din- ner: 6 p.m. Child care available. Call 209-7856,573-1131. ) Lighthouse District Church of God in Christ District Meeting 6 p.m. at Victory Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. Call 526-1841. ) Pulse 7-10 p.m. at Cypress Grove Assembly of God Church in Grand Ridge. Youth outreach program open to all teens in grades 6-12; shoot pool, play Xbox and other games, listen to music, more. Activities are free; low-cost snacks for sale. Trans- portation available (limited area); call 381-2549. SATURDAY, FEB. 23 F February Birth Month Babies of McChapel Prayer Breakfast 8:30 a.m. at Mc- Chapel A.M.E. Church. Guest Speaker: SisterWinnie Edwards of Greenwood Chapel A.M.E. Church. Everyone born in the month of February and others are invited. Call 594-6654. ) Free clothing giveaway 9 a.m. to noon at Mother Agnes' Closet, 2856 Orange St. in Marianna. ) Lighthouse District Church of God in Christ District Meeting -11 a.m. at Victory Fundraiser for public library set Special to the Floridan The Jackson County Li- brary Board will sponsor the Fifth "Annual Clas- sic Southern Desserts" fundraiser for the Jackson County Public Library. The event will be held Thurs- day, Feb. 28 6-8 p.m. at the Agricultural Complex on Pennsylvania Avenue in Marianna, with a silent auction to begin at 5:30 p.m. Due to budget cuts and other economic stresses, the library is in need of monies to continue oper- ating and providing ser- vices and programs for the community. Various deli- cious Southern desserts will be served and there will be superb entertain- ment for a $10 donation. A table for eight guests may be purchased and reserved for $80. The silent auction _consists of donated items from community vendors - and residents along with delectable deserts. Le wit) of DI For additional informa- tion, contact Glenda Sue Bradley at 592-6676. COMERFORD VA1 MEMORIAL SERVE t us help you h a memorial BEAUTY and DURABILITY All Work & Material Burial Vaults, M; Benches, Ma and All Cemetery ULT TICE Guaranteed ausoleums, irkers / Supplies rator ail.com Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. Call 526-1841. ) Deadline to place Boston butt order Rocky Creek Baptist Church. Tickets are $25, and pick-up will be Saturday, March 2 at the church from 10 a.m. to l.m. Proceeds from this sale will go toward the Rocky Creek Baptist Church Building Fund. Call 693-4912 after 3:30 p.m. SUNDAY, FEB. 24 n Deacon Joseph Curry Preaches First Sermon 3 p.m. at Liberty Hill M.B.C. Call 569-5949. TUESDAY, FEB. 26 D Bag Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church Thrift Store. All clothes that will fit in brown paper bag for $4. Call 482-3734. ) Dare to Live Healed Heal- ing School Class 7 p.m. in the Bascom Town Hall at 4969 Basswood Road. Free classes taught by Jacquelyn McGriff. Call 276-6024. THURSDAY, FEB. 28 n Free clothing giveaway 9 a.m. to noon at Mother Agnes' Closet, 2856 Orange St. in Marianna. ) Bag Sale 9 a.m. to1 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church Thrift Store. All clothes that will fit in brown paper bag for $4. Call 482-3734. Special event announcements for Jackson County churches are pub- lished, free of charge, each Friday in the Floridan's "Religion Calendar.: Submission deadline: Noon, Tuesday. Email items to editorial@ jcfloridan.com, Carat The FIVE C's Color Clarity Cut CONFIDENCE Marianna's Most Trusted Jeweler Est. 1971 !-( w atson JEW IE RS GEMOLOGISTS 850.482.4037 watsonjewelers.com NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given to all property owners, taxpayers and citizens of the City of Marianna, Florida that the Marianna City Commission will meet in public session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in the Commission Chambers at City Hall with the following proposals to be considered for adoption: 1. Whether the Commission should adopt the following ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE #1012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARIANNA, FLORIDA ENACTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 171.044 PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MARIANNA CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND, WHICH CONSISTS OF PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISITNG CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MARIANNA; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE AS ADOPTED WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. \ . The parcel (commonly known as "Sunland Center") totaling approximately 517.82 acres is located on the vest side of SR71 North in unincorporated Jackson County. .. * <--- 2. Such other matters as may come before the Commission. Complete legal description by metes and bounds of both parties, and both ordinances are on file with the City Clerk and may be obtained or inspected from the office of the City Clerk in City Hall located at 2898 Green Street, Marianna, Florida during regular business hours. All persons owning land, having an interest in the above proposed ordinance, or being otherwise affected are invited to attend and be heard. Kay Dennis Municipal Development Director Pete Comerford Owner & Ope 593-6828 1-800-369-6828 comerfordvaultmemorial @ hotm Hwy. 90 W Sneads, FL -16A FRIDAY, FEBRUARY15,2013 LOCAL FROM THE FRONT & BUSINESS Obituaries James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Florida 32446 850.482.2332 Troy L. Ham Troy L. "Skeeter" Ham, 76, of Malone, died Wed- nesday, February 13, 2013, at Marianna Health and Rehab. Mr. Ham was born in Ma- lone on July 3, 1936 and spent most of his life in Jackson County. He worked for Ham Peanut Co. for more than 25 years, and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his parents, Bessie Howard and William Edward Ham; two step-mothers, Ger- trude Bradberry and Joyce Ham; one son, Michael Wayne Ham. Survivors include, three sons, Steve Ham and wife, Darlene of Gordon Al, Rob- ert Ham of Greenwood, La- mar Ham and wife, Marie of Bascom; three daugh- ters, Elaine Bevis and hus- band, Lewis of Simsboro La, Cathy Hutchinson and husband, Roger of Georgia, Vicki Riddle and husband, Wade of Georgia; two brothers, Ed Ham and wife, Becky of Malone, Eddie Chaney of Malone; three sisters, Sue Watford of Quincy, Brenda Lewis and husband, Wayne of Colum- bia Al, Pat Williams and husband, David of Blakely Ga,; 18 grandchildren and 27 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Malone with Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Ham Family Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel di- recting. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Fri- day, February 15, 2013 at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel. The family would like to thank the staff of Marianna Health and Rehab; Cove- nant Hospice. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Covenant Hospice 4215 Kelson Ave. Suite E. Marianna Fl, 32446 Expressions of Sympathy maybe made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Florida 32446 850.482.2332 Mildred Louise Roberts Mildred Louise Roberts, 77, of Sneads, died Wed- nesday, February 13, 2013, at her residence. Mrs. Roberts was born in Jackson County where she lived most of her life, and was a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Cook and husband, Herman of Valrico Fl, Ernestine Marie Haynes and husband, Den- nis of Mulberry Fl,; three brothers, Jay Davis Jr., Bob- by Davis and James Sim- mons; six sisters, Carrie Spears, Irene Riddles, Lois Dudley, Elizabeth Sligh, Mary Bailey and Rosalie Pitts; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Cook and Shawn Haynes Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday February 16, 2013 at James & Sikes Fu- neral Home Maddox Chap- el. Burial will follow in Pope Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel. Expressions of Sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com Be on guard to ensure financial independence Special to the Flordan February is National Senior In- dependence Month, which pro- vides an excellent opportunity for Florida's seniors to evaluate their finances to ensure they have made the best financial decisions to suit their needs today and pro- tect themselves from fraud. We all would like to maintain our physical independence and, most assuredly, our financial in- -dependence as we age. Unfor- tunately, older adults are often targeted by scam artists offering fraudulent investment deals and phony requests for charitable contributions. Alerts on these and other scams can be found on the Department of Financial Services' On Guard for Seniors website along with online videos, information and tips to help se- niors, their families and caregiv- ers steer clear of financial fraud. The On Guard for Seniors web- site provides detailed informa- tion on annuities, reverse mort- gages, long-term care insurance and identity theft to help seniors learn more about these topics, potential pitfalls and how to pro- tect themselves. Also, On Guard for Seniors provides educational videos and explanations of how some popular insurance and fi- nancial products work. SIt is important to remember that scam artists are smart and can leave even the most confident person in a daze at the end of a conversation, while extracting valuable information dtiring the conversation. Scam artists will try to get personal information from you by asking genuine questions about your family, health, hob- bies, political views or prior em- ployers. Before making a financial decision, take the time to stop and think about your immediate and future financial needs. Below are some tips to help you break away from a potential bad offer: ) End the conversation: Simply tell the person, "I am sorry, I am not interested." ) Turn the tables and ask ques- tions: Before you give out infor- mation about yourself or sign on the dotted line, isk, "Are you a licensed broker? Is that invest- ment registered?" Check out the seller and the investment. ) Avoid making a financial de- cision before checking out an agent or company: Scam art- ists will create business names and associations that appear to be part of larger, well-known advocacy groups or agencies. Always make sure you are work- ing with a licensed agent and/or company. To learn more about how se- niors can protect themselves from falling victim to financial exploitation, visit www.MY- FloridaCFO.com/OnGuard or call the department's Consumer Helpline at 1-877-My-FL-CFO or 1-877-693-5236. Oversold cancer screenings you should avoid Oversold cancer screenings you should avoid consumer Reports recently shone a light on oversold cancer screenings that might confuse rather than clarify. The report evaluates 11 cancer screenings, finding that eight should be avoided. . The report, available online at ConsumerReports.org and wherever magazines are sold, notes that the ratings are for people who are not at high risk and without signs or symptoms of cancer. . Screening tests for cervical, colon and breast cancers are the most effective tests available, according to Consumer Reports' first ratings of cancer-screening tests. But most people shouldn't waste their time on screenings for bladder, lung, oral, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, skin and testicular cancers. The ratings are based mainly on evidence- based reviews from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent group supported by the Department of Health and Human Services. Research suggests that even doctors don't always agree on "which screenings are neces- sary. In fact, when Consumer Reports sought information on the percentages of patients who are screened for colon cancer, it found striking variations in the states of Massachusetts, Minne- sota and Wisconsin. In Mas- sachusetts, for example, where there are 150 medical groups, the lowest group rate for colon cancer screening was 47 percent while the highest was just about double that figure (95 percent). Get these screenings Consumer Reports recom- mends three screenings. The highlights below represent a brief synopsis of the report. The screening for cervical can- cer gets Consumer Reports' high- est score, and is recommended for women age 21 to 65. Women under 21 should skip the screen- ing,,a Pap smear, because the cancer is uncommon before then and the tests are not accurate for this age group. The screenings for colon cancer gets Consumer Reports' top score for people ages 50 to 75. How- ever, screening is less valuable for people 76 to 85. Colon cancer screening receives a low score for people 86 and older and the lowest possible score for people 49 and younger. Younger people should consider testing only if they are at high risk because the cancer is uncommon before age 50. The screening for breast cancer gets Consumer Reports' second- highest score for women 50 to 74. But women in their 40s or those 75 and older should talk with their doctor to see whether the benefits outweigh the harm based on their risk factors. Avoid these screenings Consumer Reports high- lighted eight cancer screenings that people at low risk should avoid, including the following three screenings which received Consumer Reports' lowest rating. More ratings and greater detail, such as which individuals are at high risk and might need a given test, are available in the report. The screening for ovarian can- cer gets Consumer Reports' low- est Rating for women of all ages, because the screening tests are not very effective. Women don't need to be tested unless they are at high risk. There are two tests: a transvaginal ultrasound or the CA-125 blood test, which mea- sures a protein possibly associ- ated with ovarian cancer. The screening for pancreatic cancer gets Consumer Reports' lowest Rating for adults of all ages. People don't need the test (genetic tests or imaging tests of the abdomen) unless they are at high risk, because no test is likely to detect the disease at a curable stage. The screening for testicular cancer gets Consumer Reports' lowest rating for men of all ages. Most men don't need the screen- ing, a physical exam, unless they are at high risk, because most cancers found without screening are curable. Questions you should ask Consumer Reports' recom- mends that patients ask their doctors a series of questions' before undergoing any cancer screening, such as the following: If the test results are positive, will it save my life? Am I at higher risk for cancer than the average person, and if so, why? How often does it provide falsely reassuring results? Are any other tests just as good? . . MARK SKINNER/FLORIDAN Work had started Thursday on "Connie" the fire truck's new pink paint job at Rahal-Miller Nissan in Marianna. The truck, named in honor of the late Connie Haile, will be used by newly-formed Guardians of the Ribbon/Pink Heals Jackson County Chapter, to raise awareness of the group's cause, which is raising money to help local cancer patients. Her new color will be revealed March 16, during the city's St. Patrick's Day celebration. Pink From Page 1A Pink Heals chapter will be able to lend a hand, leaving patients and their families able to fo- cus on health. And that's where, as a beacon for the cause, "Connie" the fire truck comes in. The vehicle now sits at Rahal-Miller Nis- san, awaiting a shiny new coat of pink paint. The business has donated supplies and labor to help give a new look to the truck named in honor of the late Connie Haile, who suc- cumbed to cancer last year. Known to many in Marianna, the former Waco Drugs employee was also a Pink Heals advocate, which how "Connie" the fire truck got her name. The newly adorned truck will be revealed on March 16, during Marianna's St. Patrick's Day festivities at Madison Street Park. The day's events will include a 2 p.m. Sham- rock Shuffle 5K Run/Walk, a fundraiser spon- sored by Guardians of the Ribbon Jackson County Chapter, Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard and Main Street Marianna. After the race, "Connie" will make her debut. SEntry fee for the Shamrock Shuffle is $15 before March 1 and $20 after. The first 100 participants will be guaranteed a Shamrock Shuffle T-shirt. The board of directors of the local Pink Heals chapter includes President Philip Meadows, Vice President Joshua Williams; Treasurer Lori Meadows and board members Nakeya "Nicky" Lovett, Ricky Winget, Darren Tucker and Whitney Thomas. For more information about the Guardians of the Ribbon/Pink Heals Jackson County Chapter, including how to apply for assistance or how help the group through sponsorship or other ways, call 850-573-0229. Oh, and what's Meadows' favorite thing about the group, aside from the snazzy ride? "All the money we raise stays local." ./ \ LOOKING FOR MORE NEWS? VISIT \. 3<\, WWW.JCFLORIDAN.COM Jackson County Vault & Monuments Quality Service at Affordable Prices Come Visit us at our NEW LOCATION 3424 West Highway 90 .3 10r mie nIst-lir our previous location ' S850-482.8041 - 3720 Caverns Road Marianna, FL .32446-1806 (850) 482-3964 Pinecrest Pnecr rrE, suelnrr 1 ~~~._~-_ I L FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013 AF JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com YUMMY ASSEMBLY LINE MARK SKINNER/FLORIDAN he Marianna Middle School cafeteria was full.of activity Wednesday night as members of the MMS and Marianna High School volleyball teams worked on coating 346 pounds of strawberries in white or dark chocolate for aValentine's Day fundraiser. The twice-a-year event raises money to purchase uniforms and equipment for the teams. From left, Azaria Marlowe, Megan Tillman, Angelica Godwin and Skylar Yon were dipping, and occasionally eating, strawberries as they got a batch ready to be handed off to another group of players in charge of boxing up the Valentine's Day treats. Two men charged with dealing in stolen property From staff reports The Washington County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of two men, both charged with dealing in stolen property. In late January, WCSO responded to a report of a stolen four-wheeler at a residence on Redbug Lane. As a result of the subse- quent investigation into the theft, arrests were made and the property, valued at $3,000, was recovered. Arrested were Christo- pher Aaron Crunkelton, Mayor's push for bilingual city is rebuffed The Associated Press DORAL In many parts of Miami, Spanish is used as frequently or more often than English. That's certainly case in the neighboring suburb of Doral, where an influx of immigrants from Latin America have transformed an idle community near the city's airport into flourishing neighborhood with cafeterias and busi- nesses echoing the tastes and sounds of home. Enter anyrestauranthere and customers are usually greeted first in Spanish. Some complain it can be hard to find anyone who speaks perfect English. But when Doral's mayor tried to make Spanish the official second language on Wednesday, he was re- buffed by every council member and numerous constituents. And it wasn't from the small group of non-Hispanic residents who live here. It was largely from immigrants themselves. "Our parents and some of us that are up here came from Latin America and other countries knowing that the United States has English as the language," Councilwoman Ana Maria Rodriguez said. "We came here knowing we had to adapt to the language of this country." Nationwide, the Latino population has ballooned and the number of Span- ish-language services has grown as a result. An esti- mated 34.5 million people in the United States speak Spanish at home about 10 percent of the popula- tion and everyone from small businesses and re- tail chains to politicians have taken note. When Florida Sen. Marco Rubio delivered the Republican response to the presi- dent's State of the Union address on Tuesday, he gave speeches in both languages. But few cities have re- sponded by declaring themselves officially bilin- gual. Far more states, and politicians, have adopted English-only policies. That has been reaffirmed in the recent immigration reform debate, with both Democrats and Repub-. licans supporting Eng- lish as a requirement for citizenship. "Real reform means es- tablishing a responsible pathway to earned citizen- ship, a path that includes passing a background check, paying taxes and a meaningful penalty, learning English, and go- ing to the back of the line behind the folks trying to come here legally," Presi- dent Barack Obama said Tuesday. The United States has never declared English as its official language, though more than two dozen states have taken that step. Only one state - Hawaii has adopted a second official language, naturally Hawaiian. Along the U.S.-Mexico border, there is sporadic use of Spanish and English for public affairs, but no state is considered officially bi- lingual. One Texas city, El Cenizo, adopted Spanish as its official language in 2006. "With growing ethnic and racial diversity, we see more cases of people making suggestions about what should be the lan- guage of their local gov- ernment," said Nestor Rodriguez, a sociology professor at the University of Texas at Austin. "These issues are always emo-' tional and very symbolic. It's about who we are as people and who we are as a country." Florida itself is an inter- esting case study: Miami- Dade County declared itself bilingual 40 years ago after a wave of Cu- ban exiles fled island and settled in South Florida. That ordinance was later overturned, but the rejec- tion was thrown out in 1993. The state voted to make English the official language in 1988. In Doral, nearly 80 per- cent of the population is Hispanic and almost 90 percent speak a lan- guage other than English at home. The city is af- fectionately known as "Doralzuela" because of its large number of Ven- ezuelan residents. Doral Mayor Luigi Boria, elected earlier this year, is a Venezuelan immigrant whose first language was Italian. He is an elegant, graying man who owns a successful computer technology business and speaks a halting English. He says he is still learning the language. "Bueno, I think we have more than 80 percent of the population that al- ready speak English and Spanish," he said in a tele- phone interview before Wednesday's vote. "I think what I'm doing is formal- izing or regulating some- thing that is already taking place." He shared his own im- migration story in intro- ducing the resolution. "It reminds me 23 years ago when I came to this country and I barely speak English and I made myway up," he told the audience of about 50 residents. The resolution was largely symbolic; English would have remained the main language. But Bo- ria argued that adopting Spanish as an official sec- ond language would help attract more business from Latin America and in turn create jobs. He noted Spanish has been used in Florida since St. Augustine was founded in 1565 40 years before Jamestown, Va., the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. "In Spanish, 'San Agus- tin,'" he said, pronounc- ing the city's name in Spanish. The four city council- members, all Hispanic women whose families are from Mexico or Cuba, said they appreciated the spirit of the resolution but did not see its use. They highlighted the sizable number of Asian and Por- tuguese-speaking Brazil- ian immigrants in Doral as well. Members of the audi- ence who showed up dur- ing public comments were equally divided between support and opposition. "I learned the language, English," said Jaime Topp, a Cuban immigrant said. "That is the language of the United States." He added that his wife, who doesn't speak Span- ish, sometimes has trou- ble in Doral. "There's times where she can't communicate," he said. "It's not right." Ana Paola Cano, 30, who recently emigrated from Colombia, said she liked the resolution. She speaks English but felt more com- fortable talking in Span- ish, so the city clerk pro- vided a translation as she did at several points in the meeting, highlighting the need for dual language services. "It doesn't mean I don't believe we all need to learn English," she said. "It's a nice welcome to those of us who are re- cently arrived." The measure was tabled but may be modified and brought before the council again at its next meeting. On Thursday, Boria vowed to continue work- ing on the measure. "I still believe it's good for the city," he said. "It will bring more business and investment and'that will create more jobs in the city. At the end of the day English will always be the first official language." Theonly cure for is you. 9. Stafford -30, of Chipley and Joseph Wayne Stafford,, 21, of Vernon. Crunkelton was charged with two counts of dealing in stolen property. Staf- ford was charged with one count of dealing in stolen property. Chipley man arrested on sexual battery charges From staff reports sexual battery on a victim under 12 The Washington County years of age Sheriff's Office reports the and lewd arrest of a Chipley man on and lascivi- sexual battery charges. ous molesta- WCSO was alerted to the *.0- tion on a vic- suspected sexual battery tim less than involving a child on Mon- Varnes .16 years of ad FePhb 11 UL..y, U ... Arrested was 19-year- If con old Zachary Lee Varnes of carry a Chipley. datory Varnes was charged with prison. age. evicted, the charges minimum, man- sentence of life in . : -o* We.st'' " o'r"a' "c/"" V " re i j. "s ' ouI 'I W/hsfe:hI FiBJ ID OTHER: ,, Newspaper hi Eueation, Southern Mobile Media JACKSORN COUNTY FLORIDAN- 4403 Constitution Lane, Marianna, FL 32448 850-526-3614 www.JCFloridan.com R~ ~"~"Y~"""s~R""#"A~~::~~~:~S~7~1W:k' 18A o FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 15. 2013 LOCAL & STATE Sports Briefs CIPOIA COLLEGE BRSKEITBA.LL Sports Briefs High School Boys Basketball The 1A state playoffs will begin Tuesday, with Malone, Cottondale, and Sneads all playing regional semifinal games. Malone and Cottondale will be at home, with the Tigers hosting Chipley, and the Hornets hosting the Bozeman Bucks, both at 7 p.m. Sneads will go on the road to take on the West Gadsden Panthers, with the winner of that game to play the winner of Cot- tondale vs. Bozeman. The winner of Malone vs. Chipley will take on the winner of Holmes County vs. Paxton. The regional final round will be Feb. 23. Chipola Baseball The Indians host Middle Georgia today at 2 p.m. and again Saturday at 11a.m.The Indians then play San Jacinto on Saturday at 2 p.m. and again Sunday at 1 p.m. Chipola Softball The Lady Indians will head to Aiken. S C on the weekend to play today against Alben Tech at noon and USC-Lancaster at 4 p.m., and then again Saturday against Pitt Community College at 10 a.m.. Florence Darlington at noon. and Georgia Military at 4 p.m. The Lady Indians will come back Sunday to take on Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville at noon and 2 p.m. High School Baseball Friday- Malone at Graceville. 4 pm and 6 pm : Liberty County at Sneads. 5 30 p.m.. and 7 30 p.m. High School Softball Friday- Port St Joe at Man- anna. 4 p m.. and 6 p.m.. Arnold at Graceville. 4 p.m.. and 6 p m.: Sneads at Blountstown, 4- p.m. and 6 p.m. Marianria Youth Baseball-Softball Marianna Recreation Depart- ment will hold registration for baseball and softball for the 2013 season through Feb. 28 from 8 a.m .to 4 p.m. for boys and girls ages 5-15 at the Marianna Edu- cational and Recreational Ep.po in Marianna. Registration fee is $40. except for Machine Pitch Baseball and 8U girls softball. which 13 $35 each. For more information, call 850- 482-6228. MHS Softball Golf Tournament The Marianna High School soft- ball team golf tournament will be held March 9-10 at Caverns Golf Course. with format a three-man scramble at $85 per player. Lunch will be provided on Sun- day. For more information, con- tact Scott Wiggins at 573-7506 or Brian McKeithan at -82-4257. Altrusa Golf Tournament The 20" Annual Altrusa Golf Tournament will be held March 15 at Indian Springs Golf Course. with registration at noon and a 1 p.m shotgun start. Format will be four-person scramble. modified handicap, 18 holes at $65 per person. For more information con- tact Jay James at 526-3197 or 209-3068, or Kathy Milton at 482-7788 or 209-8013. Sports Items Send all sports items to editor rlal'i'jcfloridan.com. or lfa them to 850-482-4478 The mailing address for the paper is Jacksorn County Floridan PO Box 520 . Marianna. FL 32447 Raiders edge Indians in defensive struggle BY DUSTIN KENT dkent@jcfloridan.com The No. 7 Northwest Florida State Raiders all but wrapped up their second straight Panhan- dle Conference champi- onshipWednesdaynight in Niceville, edging by the No. 12 Chipola Indi- ans 64-62. With the win, the Raiders (23-2 overall, 9-1 in the Panhandle), won the season series with Chipola (24-3, 7- 3) 2-1 and moved two games clear of the sec- ond-place Indians in the league standings with two games to play. Michael Chandler gave the Raiders a big lift off the bench with 16 points, six rebounds, and four blocked shots to help Northwest See INDIANS, Page 2B Tough loss Lady Indians fall in OT, 74-73 BY DUSTIN KENT dkent@jcfloridan.com Jatoria Carter made a free throw with two seconds left in overtime after a contro- versial foul call to lift the No. 8 Northwest Florida State Lady Raiders to a 74-73 vic- tory over the No. 6 Chipola Lady Indians on Wednesday night in Niceville. With the win, the Lady Raiders (22-3 overall, 7-3 in the Panhandle Conference) forced a three-way tie atop the league standings with Chipola (22-4, 7-3) and Gulf Coast State. Northwest overcame a 12- -point deficit with 10 minutes to go in regulation to force overtime, and then ben- efited from a strange call in the final seconds that nearly caused the Chipola bench to come unglued. Trailing 73-71 with 11 sec- onds on the clock, the Lady Indians got a tying basket from Jasmine Crawford, who drove down the right side of the lane and finished to even the game up with three seconds to play. Crawford then picked up the LadyRaiders' point guard Carter trying to get open on the ensuing inbounds play and was whistled for 'a foul for holding with two seconds to play, though on replay there appeared to be minimal contact. Carter stepped to the line for two shots, made the first, and then missed the second, with Tarvarsha Scott grab- bing the offensive rebound and running the clock out. After the game, Chipola coach Greg Franklin said.he I) Chipola's Rayven Brooks shoots for two against Tallahassee Saturday. was disappointed to see the game end the way it did. "I've coached basketball for 21 years and I've never had a game situation that was handled as badly as that one, and I'm not talking in terms of players and coach- es," he said. "I'll just say that the players and the coaches handled themselves the way they were supposed to. The rest of the game was not managed well." Scott finished with 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Lady Raiders, with Carla Batchelor also add- ing a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds, and Luiana Livulo posting 16 points and eight rebounds. The Lady Raiders led the game 28-27 at halftime, but the Lady Indians used a 16-4 run early in the second half to move in front, getting a three from Kristine Brance to start the run and another triple from Rahni Bell to cap See CHIPOLA, Page 2B MA SINNIt/1 IL LURIUAN Chipola's Kruize Pinkins tries to get a two point shot past Tallahassee Saturday -" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Hg School_11_1111__11_ High School Softball Lady Bulldogs look to stay undefeated BY DUSTIN KENT dkent@jcfloridan.com The Marianna Lady Bulldogs soft- ball team will look to go to 2-0 today when its hosts the Port St. Joe Lady Sharks at 6 p.m. Marianna opened its season a week ago with an 8-2 home victory over Godby, but had a scheduled game against Arnold on Tuesday rained out, the second game that has been moved due to weather this season. ' Lady Bulldogs coach Scott Wiggins said it has been frustrating not being able to play more than once so far this year. "It should really be our fourth game, but the weather hasn't coop- erated," he said. "The kids and I are just excited about playing. We've been practicing now for about five weeks, so we're ready to start playing some ballgames." In Marianna's lone game thus far, Wakulla transfer Taylor Hussey start- ed in the circle and went the distance to get the victory in her first outing as a Lady Bulldog. "Taylor pitched very well," Wig- gins said. "She did a great job as far as throwing strikes and not walking people, the defense played well, and we hit the ball pretty well. It was just a very good team win." Another MHS pitcher will make another big debut today when fresh- man Kayleigh Temples makes her first start as a varsity player against Port St. Joe. S"I think she's real excited about it and we're real excited for her to have the opportunity to start her first var- sity game," Wiggins said. "But we're expecting big things out of all of our pitchers this year. I feel like we could start anyone of the three in any game and do well." See BULLDOGS, Page 2B MARK SKINNER/THE FLORIDAN Chipola's Hayley Parker scoops up the ball for a throw to third last week. BY DUSTIN KENT' dkent@jcfloridan.com The Chipola Lady Indians will look to continue their hot streak this weekend when they travel to Aiken, S.C. for a busy weekend that includes seven games in three days. Chipola (9-2) will take on Aiken Tech today at noon be- fore finishing the day against USC-Lancaster at 4 p.m., and then play three games Satur- day against Pitt Community College at 10 a.m., Florence Darlington at noon, and Georgia Military at 4 p.m. The Lady Indians will come back to their home state Sun- day to take on Santa Fe Com- munity College for a double- header at noon and 2 p.m. in Gainesville. Chipola is currently riding a seven-game winning streak after a 2-2 start to the season, winning those games by a to- tal tally of 44-10. It has been mostly pitch- ing thus far that has paved the way for the Lady Indians' success, as they are posting a team Earned Run Average of 2.18 and limiting'oppos- ing hitters to a .245 batting average. Sophomore All-American Eva Voortman is leading the Chipola staff with a 0.55 ERA in four appearances, winning both of her decisions to go with a save and 12 strikeouts to one walk. Rosanne de Vries leads the team with four wins in five starts, posting a 2.33 ERA with 15 strikeouts and 10 walks, while redshirt freshman Ka- rissa Childs is 1-2 with a 3.27 ERA to go with 10 strikeouts and five walks in a team-high 25 2/3 innings. Offensively, the Lady Indi- ans are being led by sopho- more Stephanie Garrels, who is batting .516 with a .605 on- base percentage and 13 runs, with Jasmine Tanksley (.406), Alyssa Hathcoat (.400), and Lindsay Wurm (.400) giving See SOFTBALL, Page 2B FALLEN OLYMPIAN The'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius is charged with murdering his girlfriend in South Africa. Page 8B 1 V Chipola Softball Red-hot Lady Indians set for busy weekend _~11~1111_~1111_1~_11_1111111_ rPs~ss~n~oll~ar~ae~j~aF~:~~c~r?,~:~s~:~ r~;l I 72B FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013 SPORTS JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com Hockey No decision yet on NHL players in Olympics The Associated Press NEWYORK A decision on whether NHL players will head to the 2014 Sochi Olympics isn't likely this week. Discussions were set for Thursday and Friday be- tween the NHL, the NHL players' association, and officials from the Interna- tional Ice Hockey Federa- tion and the International Olympic Committee to see if it makes sense for North American professional hockey players to go to the Olympics for a fifth straight time. "I don't expect any reso- lution or decisions this week," NHL Deputy Com- missioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press in an email on Thursday. The Sochi Games are one THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane celebrates his game-tying goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., on Feb. 1. year away. While a final decision isn't required this week, one will have to be reached in the near future. It is believed hockey fed- erations will need to know by May what players will be available for their teams. The current discussions are being held between NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr, IIHL President Rene Fasel and officials from the IOC. After enduring a long lockout that produced a shortened regular season this year, the NHL is weigh- ing whether it is worth shutting down the game for more than two weeks next season to allow its players to go to Russia for the Olympics. The time difference will force the games to be played at off hours in North America, and the NHL would like to receive con- cessions from the IOC that haven't been made before. In return for sending its players to the Sochi Olym- pics, the NHL is trying to acquire video, photograph and Web site rights for the games. The IIHF and the IOC retain those exclusive rights now. The NHL began send- ing its players to the 1998 Games in Nagano, Japan, and continued through the 2010 Vancouver Games. Even though the NHL got great exposure by having its players take part in an Olympics in North Amer- ica, disrupting the season does come with a cost. The stopping of the sea- son, the potential injury risk to players, and no tan- gible upside for the NHL are all factors that create doubt whether the investment is good for the league. . One topic that isn't on the agenda during this week's meetings is NHL realignment. The relocation of the At- lanta Thrashers to Winni- peg before last season has created travel troubles for the Jets and their Southeast Division rivals that need to be resolved. Softball From Page 1B Chipola four total players batting .400 or better. Power numbers are down thus far for the Lady Indi- ans, who have hit just five Bulldogs From Page 1B The coach said that ju- nior Breanna Willis will also likely get a chance to pitch tonight and may start in Monday's home game against Munroe. Wiggins said that much of the early season would be spent trying to work out the order of the rotation by home runs in 11 games af- ter hitting 40 in 59 games last season. Freshman Katie Harrison has three of the team's five home runs, and also has the team lead with a .792 slugging percentage and .nine RBI. giving each pitcher plenty of opportunity to show what they can do. "We'll just play it by ear, but we're going to pitch all of them here to start," he said. "I don't want to over- do it in the beginning, but they'll all get the chance' to start and as the season progresses I!m sure we'll have a one, a two, and a three depending on how they pitch." Port St. Joe should be a Sophomores Mya An- derson and Hayley Parker have the two other Chipola homers, with Anderson driving in eight runs and Parker seven. Chipola will return home March 5 for a doublehead- er against LB Wallace. good early test for Mari- anna, as the Lady Sharks are coming off of an excel- lent 2012 season in which they finished 24-61 and advancing to the 1A state semifinals. "They're going to be a pretty good ball team again," Wiggins said of the Lady Sharks. "They lost a few senior leaders, but they've got their pitcher back this year and they'll have a good team." MLB Hunter upbeat while joining Tigers The Associated Press LAKELAND, Fla. To- rii Hunter's plan this sea- son seems pretty obvious: Detroit's new right fielder is going to try to smile his way to the World Series. "You don't want to look back on your career and say, 'I didn't have enough fun,'" Hunter said Thurs- day at the Tigers' spring training complex. The 37-year-old Hunt- er is already living up to his reputation as one of the game's most engag- ing people. Detroit starts full-squad workouts Fri- day, but Hunter was in the clubhouse a day earlier, laughing it up with ace Jus- tin Verlander as if the two had grown up together. Nearby, designated hitter Victor Martinez was talk- ing to reporters but the hooting and hollering in the background was hard to ignore. "When I first came up with the Indians, I used to play against (Hunter) in Minnesota," Martinez said. "He told me one thing when I was a rookie, and I have never forgot: 'Don't ever lose your smile. No matter what happens, just keep smiling and keep enjoying the game.'" Hunter played 10 sea- sons with the Twins and five with the Los Angeles Angels, but he's never been to theWorld Series. Detroit needed a right fielder, and he signed a two-year deal with the Tigers in Novem- ber pretty early in the free agent period. Detroit has won two AL Central titles in a row and went to the World Series last year, where the Tigers lost to the San Francisco Giants. Now Hunter joins a clubhouse full of confi- dent stars,, led by a man- ager who knows how to avoid drama even where the scrutiny intensifies. Indians From Page 1B overcome a sub-part offen- sive night for All-American point guard Chris Jones. The sophomore Jones came in averaging 23 points per game for the season but was held to 12 points on 5-of-15 shooting and turned the ball over six times Wednesday. It was a struggle on of- fense most of the game for the Raiders, who were missing second-leading scorer Elgin Cook, who was out due to injury, shooting just 42 percent from the field for the game and 6- of-20 from the three-point line. Fortunately for the Raid- ers, their defense was much better than their offense, as they limited an Indians team that was also missing a key player in point guard Terel Hall due to injury to 37 percent Chipola From Page 1B it off and make it a 45-36 Chipola lead with 12:05 on the clock. A three by Crawford made it 50-38 Lady Indi- ans with 10:05 to play, but Northwest stormed back with a 10-2 run to cut the margin to four with 5:39 remaining. An offensive rebound and put-back by Batchelor cut the Chipola lead to 61- 60 with 1:36 to play, with Lashonda Littleton answer- ing with two free throws for the Lady Indians, and Carter driving to the hoop on Northwest's next pos- session to make it 63-62. The Lady Raiders got it back with a chance to take the lead, and Kiani Parker drew a foul with 10 seconds to play, but made only 1-of- 2 to tie the game. Scott scored the first points of regulation and Carter followed with a three-pointer to make it 68-64 Northwest. A straightaway bank shot Jon a drive by Carter gave from the field and 4-of-23 from the three-point line. Chipola also missed 12 free throws and had 20 turnovers in a game that Indians coach Patrick Blake said represented a missed opportunity for his team. "I thought we did a great job defensively to hold them to 64 points on their home floor, but if you hold a team to 64 points you've got to find a way to score at least 65 offensively," he said. "I told the guys that this was a great opportu- nity that we had that we didn't take advantage of. But there will be more op- portunities the rest of the way, so we've got to move on from this and make sure when the next oppor- tunity arises that we take full advantage of it." Wednesday's game was perhaps, the most compet- itive of the three matchups this season from start to finish, with the first game the Lady Raiders a five- point lead with 1:04 left in the overtime, but four straight missed free throws for Northwest and a clutch three-pointer by Brance kept it a 72-70 game with just under 20 seconds on the clock. A free throw by Crawford cut it to two with 11 seconds to go, and the Lady Raid- ers turned the ball over on the ensuing inbounds play to give it back to Chipola to set up Crawford's tying drive. Despite the disputed foul call at the end of overtime, Franklin said that his team had opportunities well be- fore then to put the game away and couldn't do it. "We had some situations where we missed a couple of box outs and missed some things in transition that hurt us. If you're go- ing to finish games on the road, you can't miss box outs and turn the ball over as many times as we did," he said. "But I thought our kids played extremely hard. I was very proud of the kids that they kept fighting'and kept pushing regardless of the situation." a 15-point victory for the Raiders and the second decided by a big late rally by Chipola. In the third matchup, neither team was able to get much separation the whole night, with the big- gest lead being six points for each side. The Indians led 57-51 af- ter back to back dunks by Earl Watson with 7:07 to play, but Chipola was un- able to convert a field goal the rest of the game and made just 5-of-ll from the free throw line over the same span. Northwest Florida State took advantage of the stag- nant Chipola offense with a 12-1 run over the next 4:14 ofthe game, with Shykeem Jackson and Jones knock- ing in back to back threes to put the Raiders up 62-58 with 3:27 to play. A pair of free throws by Kruize Pinkins got Chipola back to within two at 64- 62 with 52 seconds to play, With a win, the Lady In- dians could've put them- selves in the driver's seat to win the conference title and take the top seed from the Panhandle into the state tournament. However, the loss means -that the only way Chipola can get the top seed now is to win out and have and the Indians got the ball back after a defensive stop with 21 seconds on the clock. But instead of going for the tie, Chipola tried to force up a three on the ensuing possession, with Demetrious Floyd missing a tough contested three. However, the Indians corralled the rebound and got timeout with two sec- onds left to set up another final play. The call out of the time- out seemed to work to per- fection, with Pinkins catch- ing the ball just outside the paint and appearing to have a clear path for a ty- ing layup, but Jones made a game-saving defensive play by stripping Pinkins of the ball from behind as time expired. Beyond the last sequence of plays, Blake said he was disappointed that'his team let it come down to that fi- nal moment. "We put ourselves in Northwest Florida State lose to either fourth-place Tallahassee or last-second Pensacola State, the latter of which still hasn't won a conference game. "It's disappointing, but it's not the end-all," Frank- lin said. "These kids played great basketball (Wednes- day). 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Floyd and Pinkins each led the Indians with 14 points, with Pinkins add- ing 12 rebounds, while Cinmeon Bowers and Car- los Morris scored 12 each, and Morris led the team with seven assists. .Hall questionable for Pensacola Chipola's sophomore point guard Terel Hall will have an MRI on Monday on a knee that caused him them and proud of the effort they gave and the character they showed despite all the things that went on. They showed a high level of character and resiliency." The Lady Indians will next play host to Pen- sacola State on Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. to miss Wednesday's game and will be questionable for the Indians' next game against Pensacola State on Tuesday. Chipola can clinch a state tournament berth with one win in its last two games, but Blake said that wouldn't factor into his de- cision in when to play his team's assist leader. "If he's able to go, then we're going to play him," the coach said. "But we're also not going to risk hurt- ing him further. 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She and Stenhouse better get used to this, at least in the early going. Patrick and Stenhouse confirmed in January they are dating, and the duo will be competing against each their r this year for Sprint Cup rookie of the year. "Initially, it was a little bit of a mental hurdle of like, 'We compete against each other,' Patrick said of the relationship, which she lik- ened to Romeo and Juliet. "It's like the Capulets and Montagues with (me in) Chevy and (him in) Ford, this just doesn't work. But you can't tell your heart who to like or not like. And so in the end, it ended up being something that I just didn't think was a big deal at all." The two spent the last two seasons racing in the Nationwide Series and Pat- rick leaned on Stenhouse, the two-time Nationwide champion, for friendship and advice after her move to NASCAR. She said the relationship grew deeper, and they went public after she filed for divorce in early January from her husband, Paul Hospenthal. She and Hospenthal announced in November they were split- ting up after seven years of marriage. .The 30-year-old Patrick rarely talked about her personal life while married to Hospenthal, but she was open Thursday about the r25-year-old Stenhouse. "I'm just relaxed," Patrick said. "I feel happy. I feel like I am enjoying my life. It makes me smile to talk about him. I feel like I'm on 'The Bachelorette.'" Stenhouse was equally as open, saying "she's hot!" when asked what attracted him to Patrick before add- ing "she loves to cook, and I love to eat." He admitted he'd never heard of the Capulets and Montagues, and refused to say who he would push on the last lap of a race at Daytona if Pat- rickwas battling for the win with one of his Roush Fen- way Racing teammates. "I'm going three-wide," he smiled. "There's enough room at Daytona." Although the two did not publicly interact Thursday, they are clearly content with their relationship. And because Patrick, who leads all celebrities with 12 Super Bowl ads, is used to being under the media spotlight Stenhouse said he can lean Son his girlfriend for guid- ance as he finds himself suddenly scrutinized. "I'm fine. The headlines don't say anything about me," he said. "I'm taking ,this seriously. But if I win a brace, it might be 'Danica's boyfriend won a race.'" -.. -The relationship is fod- der for endless jokes and razzing from fellow com- petitors, and most were eager to dive into the topic Thursday. "Pat on the back for him," said Ty Dillon. "We can come. up with plenty of jokes and how humorous it could be on the track and what each of them are thinking we'll all be watching with great curiosity, for sure," said Jimmie Johnson. But if the two have an in- cident on the track? "That would be one heck of a show," Johnson said. "I'm sure ratings would go up quite a bit. You never know. Danica has shown she can get quite upset at times, so there could be something going on." THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Danica Patrick (left) talks with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., as they wait on pit road during qualifying for a Nationwide series race on Nov. 3 atTexas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Patrick was ready for all the ribbing, and even joked about what would happen if Stenhouse wrecked her on the track. "He better have a really good, 'I'm sorry,'" Patrick said with a wink. The duo is moiing for- ward with their relation- ship, with Patrick saying she planned to cook for Stenhouse on Valentine's Day and she packed an entire suitcase full of gifts for her boyfriend (he got her "fancy playing cards", he said). She also told re- porters how after so many months of hanging out with Stenhouse, she had to push him to ask her out on an official date an account Stenhouse con- firmed' before sheepishly admitting he couldn't re- member what restaurant they went to for the date. Defending Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselows- ki cautioned that things could get sticky with the happy couple. "It's difficult because there's that part of you that thinks, Ah, this is a little hokie. Can we just focus on the on-track part?'" he said. "But you have to understand that as a race car driver, you make life decisions that put you in a position of danger all the time, 24-7, and that inher- ently makes you a unique person and the decisions you make in your men- tal process to get there unique. And whatever out- side influences you have are going to affect how you perform. "So it makes it a story because there's no way for it not to affect their per- formance. It ties back in. I think it's not really much of a story that their dating as it is as much of a story if they were to break up. That would be incredible to watch, to be quite honest with you. There's so many different ways that could go. 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Check out the "Just Right Crossword Puzzles" books at QulllDriverBooks.com 2-14 2013 UFS, Dist. by Universal Uclick for UFS CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebnty Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present. Each letter in the cipher stands for another. "H B HC HRXEV XDWVW'B CE HNXECEPG, NCZWBB GEN'VW YVWYHVWI XE VJBT XDW YEBBJAJZJXG EM B X H VSJCF." AWC TJCFBZWG Previous Solution: "Love doesn't make the world go'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile." Franklin P. Jones TODAY'S CLUE: 0 slenbe U 2013 by NEA, Inc., dist, by Universal Uclick 2-15 Dear Annie: My wife and I are having marital problems. Our issues started when I caught her lying to me and talking privately on the phone to my best friend of 12 years the same guy who was the best man at my wedding. After arguing for a few days, I asked her to make a sin- cere effort to go for counseling, and she agreed. I also asked her to stop speaking to my friend during the time we are try- ing to repair our marriage. She agreed to that, too. However, this guy messages her' on Facebook, and she still reads his com- ments. We went to our first counsel- ing session, and I felt it went well. But when we got home, I realized that she was having doubts. She finally said she had not been in love with me for five years. Ann Landers offered the advice that if you want to catch a trout, don't fish in a herring barrel. The segue from that to this deal is thin. But South is in four hearts. West leads the club queen. How should declarer plan the play? What were West's more effective opening leads? North's rebid was a double negative, showing a very weak hand, choosing either two no-trump or three clubs, according to partnership preference. Here, South would have done better to sign off in three no-trump. South starts with four potential losers: two spades and two diamonds. He has only nine win- ners: sixhearts, one diamond and two clubs. Probably there is an instinct to play a heart to dummy's nine, followed by a diamond to the queen. However, when the finesse loses, if West now returns his remaining trump (or shifts to spades and East leads a trump in time), South's contract is, as the British phrase it, kippered (from the noun "kipper," a smoked herring). The diamond queen is a red-card herring. After South takes the first trick, he should cash his dia- mond ace and play another diamond. The defend- ers can win, cash two spades and shift to a trump, but declarer takes that in his hand, ruffs the dia- mond queen with dummy's heart nine (getting a seventh trump trick), crosses back to hand with a spade ruff or a club, draws trumps and claims. The contract can be defeated if West leads a trump, or if he starts with a spade and East switch- es to a trump at trick two or three. Then, when South concedes a diamond, the defense plays a second trump to deny dummy a ruff. Horoscope AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Heed your hunches if you come up with some bright idea regarding a way to multiply your resources. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Because you'll view certain situations realis- tically and not through rose-colored glasses, you'll accomplish much. ARIES (March 21:April 19) -When going up against another, be it in business or sport, you'll have a bit more to draw upon than will your opponent. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -Viewing things in positive terms will give you the advantage over most opponents. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - If the stakes captivate your interest, you will ' show an impressive moti- vation to succeed. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -You're not likely to be afraid of making snap de- cisions, due to your strong faith in your judgment.. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -You have a great apti- tude for sorting out the problems of others and helping them repair their affairs; VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Get involved in activities today that help stimulate you mentally as well as physically. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - If you believe condi- tions involving your work can be improved, take it upon yourself to make the necessary moves. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Temporarily set aside your material wants and needs, and instead focus on your social life. Surprisingly, this might be where your greatest op- portunities reside. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- Dec. 21) Don't allow any situation to hang fire if it has an effect on your finances. Matters can be concluded to your satis- faction by putting forth the necessary effort. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Since your greatest attributes are likely to be your leadership qualities, it's highly likely that you'll instinctively know how to get what you want. Do so. Annie, we have a beautiful 16-month- old baby girl. I want to repair our mar- riage for our child's sake, as well as for us. What should I do? Can marriage counsel- ing help if there's no love? DYING IN NEWYORK Dear NewYork: Marriage counseling can help if there once was love that can be re- captured, or if both parties are dedicated to making the marriage work. A compat- ible marriage doesn't necessarily require passion for each other, only a commit- ment to the stability of the relationship. But you cannot do it alone. Please con- tinue with counseling. If your wife wants to work on the marriage, she will come along and make the necessary effort. But if she is unwilling, the counselor will help you forge your own path. 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ANNOUNCEMENTS Garden of Memory Cemetery Chapel of Memorls, companion Mausoleum, crypt 65-66 w/ two 0/C & two plaques I have the quit deed Asking 52385. for property. Contact Mark E. Holton major U.S. Army retired pedi.care@hotmail.com for more information. Enroll Now III Childcare Director License Class, 144 clock hrs. 6 week Home Study course Call Mrs. Alaina 334-714-4942 9am Spm Professional Piano & Organ Teacher I teach private piano and organ lessons in my home in the Highlands. 30 years experience teaching private lessons and in schools. Great Gift For All Ages! 334-446-4226 CLASSIFIED WORK I have sold the Disc Harrow that I had adver- tised in the paper. My phone has been ring- ing non stop(Ha Ha) so please cancel the ad immediately. To aid you in the tracking of the calls in re- sponse to the ad-the calls have come from Enterprise, Ashford, Gordon, Eufaula, Dothan Metro Area and the Florida panhandle to the tune of 15-20 calls. So the ad helped tremen- dously. Thanks for your help and I know who to call on the next item for sale!! Charlie Martin 4460 Broad St. 16th. 8-2 freezer, twin bed, desk, ABEKA, ammo, books, movies, clothes, H/H, holiday, up right piano & bit of everything ESTATE SALE: 4280 Cedar St. Mariann a Fri. 15th 10-? & Sat 16th. 8-? Furn, appl, clothes, H/H medical supplies, dishes, older TV, costume jewelry and sago palm-must cut. Amish Fireplace -small heater,$75,850-482-3537 Bar Stools: (2) $10. Call 850-482-2360 Bed: full, mattress and rails. $150. 850-693-3260 Brake Fluid -4, gallon cont., $10 ea,850-209-3665 Buffet server: Mahogany $300. 850-693-0521 Chair -oversized,multicolors,$150,850-482-3537 Charger: 2/40/200 amp. $100. 850-482-2636 China cabinet: Mahogany. $300. 850-693-0521 Electric Stove: 40" Fridgeaire $250. 482-2006 ($) FINANCIAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY (14) Town Homes for Sale 1 block off circle, great income & fully occupied. Owner Finance with good down payment 4 386-312-6363 4 (Ji) MERCHANDISE ,. '' ",. , Coin Collections Wanted!! Paying Top Dollar $5$$ Call Mathew 985-516-0379 FIREWOOD (all split oak) Delivery available! a TRUCK LOAD $70. CALL MARK 334-701-4967 or 334-791-6704 FIREWOOD for Salel Good Pricesl You Cut or We Cut! Delivery Available in Certain Areas. Call for More Info! Tree clearing and clean-up available also. Priced According to Load Sze. 334-735-2957 or 334-372-5107 Wanted: Old Coins, Gold, Diamonds, Guns, And Tools West Main Jewelry & Loan 334-671-1440. (E) PETS & ANIMALS LOST, female cat (Noel) black, white & brown South Side Apartments. 850-573-4512. or text. Mirror w/shelves: $50. 850-693-3260. Rocking Chair: Wood $20. Call 850-482-2360 Sewing Machine Singer 534. $50, 850-693-0521 Sign Stakes 75+, $25 for all, 850-209-3665 Table side table, carvings, $100, 850-482-3537 Window dbl pane,29Yx30 /4 $100. 850-482-2636 Windows.Transom 14x73, $45. 850-482-2636 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Your source for selling and buying! oI. Bloodhound Pups tered /registerable pups. Litter includes black/tans & reds (5 males/5 female). Both parents are regis- tered and on site. Born on January 23, 2013. Will be ready for new homes on March 6, 2013. $650. For more info. or to set appointment for viewing call 334-726-2561. Bullmastiff puppies: $500. Born Nov.15.2012, have shots and their papers. They are ready for GREAT home only. Already people friendly and love to play. Please call 334-618-0987 Peggy. CKC Reg, Golden Retriever 2-M $350. 4-F $300., 9 wks old, S/W, Parents on site Call 334-648-1287 or 334-791-9831. English Bulldog Puppies: AK C 1/M & 1/F champion bloodlines, 9 weeks old, health certificates, S&W. Colors: red & white, brindle & white. Call 850-249-5626 or 843-267-6214 Found: Rat Terrier (maybe Chihuahua, too) Female black/tan/white, near intersection of Birchwood Rd & Co. Rd. 275 (aka Alliance Road or Cypress Hwy), Marianna, FL, 850-762-3944 -ie : B Bor der i i s m.Teirri ei Golden Retriever Puppies: AKC. Ready now. $270. Pics available e-mail jkphi@live.com. Call 850-526-4760 Marianna, FL Reg. Toy/Mini Chocolate, Parti colors & solids Schnauzers, Male & Female, S/W, $500.-$600. www.lovemyschnauzers.com 334-889-9024 Valentines Babies are Ready! LC Chihuah Shh-Tzu mixes, taking dep. on Morldes 334-718-4886 plIyn nsw.r.com CaselH 70 XT Loader: 79HP, 448 hours, reg. bucket and grapple bucket. Must see to appreciate the condition. $19,500.00 Call 334-894-2315 Demo Salvage Concrete for Sale & Delivery, great for erosion control behind dams & gullies 334-347-7466 or 334-726-2561 Frozen Green 850-573-6594 Peanuts We also have shelled peanuts 850-209-3322 or 4 4128 Hwy 231 Sudoku 2013 The Mepharp Group. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved. Level: [- 2] Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk. Solution to Thursday's puzzle 9 3 5 2 7 8 4 6 1 935278461 617945 8 2 3 8 4 2 63'1 915176 842631957 526394718 491786235 783152694 1.59827346 1 5 9_ 8 27 3 4 6 3 7 4 5 6 9 1'8 2 2 6 84 1 35- 7 9 2 6 84 1 35 7 9 2/15/13 t / Place an Ad Fast, easy, no pressure 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! \' \ 4 \ s0 Get live previews of your classified ads, receive price quotes A\ & and make secure online payments. www.jcfloridan.com 4 9 8 -- ---- -9 263 1_ _ 5 9 8 6 7 5 6 9 7 3 2 416 8 864 / _~_~_~_I __ _~~_ m 5ara. A ty" S F b gj - 11-~1 at Vine Ripe Tomatoes Home Grown Greens Other Fresh Vegetables!! All Farm Fresh! 220 W. Hw 52 Malvern S *I S Bahia seed for sale *4 Excellent germination with over 40 yrs experience. Kendall Cooper Call 334-703-0978, 334-775-3423, or 334-775-3749 Ext. 102 L....o...r ................. .... J P Large rolls of Hay for Sale Bahia & Coastal Daytime 334-585-3039, after 5pm & weekends 585-5418 Sheltered Coastal Bermuda Hay Baled with JD568 in Columbia, AL $55 Call 334-790-4439 or 334-618-1962 Cow-Calf pairs for Sale $1600. each 4 334-886-9003 / 334-726-4661 Wanted to Rent: Farm Land or Pasture in Ma- rianna or West of Marianna; Call 850-718-1859 The ClaSSifieds...= |(*) EMPLOYMENT McLANE. Truck Driver McLane Company, one of the largest grocery wholesale companies in the nation, is looking for Truck Drivers to join our Dothan, Alabama Team. Our Truck Drivers are responsible for transporting customer orders to retail locations in the Alabama, South Georgia and Gulf Coast areas. Our drivers enjoy excellent home time, team delivery routes, top driver wages, excellent benefits and a very lucrative 401k retirement plan. The ideal driver applicant will hold a Class "A" CDL, a minimum of two years driving experience, good MVR record, knowledge of DOT rules and able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen. Route delivery experience is preferred, but not required. If you meet these qualifications and wish to apply for a driving position with us, please stop by our main lobby Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm to complete an employment application. McLane Southeast Dothan 100 McLane Parkway Cottonwood, AL 36320 Phone: (334) 678-2707 Fax: (334) 678-2754 E-mail: ronald.paulk@mclaneco.com (Take Highway 231 south to the Florida state line. Turn left onto State Line Road. McLane is 1 mile down on right.) E.O.E. 6 B- Friday, February 15, 2013 Jackson County Floridan 0*. * Opelika-Auburn News has an immediate opening for a Production Director. The primary role of this position is to overse6 the production operations at the Opelika/Auburn, Alabama facility of O&DS. A major requirement of this position is to grow a profitable commercial printing and distribution operation at the Opelika-Auburn News. This position is also responsible for' promoting and championing safety as a condition of employment while ensuring that all safety policies are followed and all OSHA guidelines are met. The successful candidate must be able to bridge communication between the production staff and other stake holders., This position is responsible for commercial printing goals, proper scheduling of all product production and high quality of each product. Must have working knowledge of all production equipment. 10 years newspaper/commercial management required. 4 year degree preferred. Pre-employment drug and background screening required. EOE/M/F/D/V; Please apply at www.worldmediaenterprise.com World Medi? Enterprises Inc. BH MEDIA GROUP/ A BERKSMIRE HATHAWAY COMPANY IT'S AS EASY AS 1 2 3 1. CALL 2. PLACE YOUR AD 3. GET RESULTS McLANE. Distribution Center Supervisor McLane Company, one of the largest grocery wholesale companies in the nation, is looking for a Distribution Center Supervisor to join our Dothan, AL Team. This position reports directly to the SDistribution Center Manager and is responsible for the day to day operations of a fast paced department staffed with approximately 25+ employees. Responsibilities include meeting daily production standards, employee relations, staffing, meeting order quality standards, daily housekeeping and misc. reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and at least two to four years hands on experience in the functional areas listed above. Must also possess excellent communication and computer skills. Experience in the distribution industry is preferred, but not required. McLane Company offers an excellent salary, annual bonus plan and benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, and 401k. If you are interested in applying for this position, you may stop by our main lobby Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm or forward your resume and salary history to: McLane Southeast Dothan Attn: Human Resources 100 McLane Parkway Cottonwood, AL 36320 Phone: (334) 678-2707 Fax: (334) 678-2754 E-mail: ronald.paulk@mclaneco.com (Take Highway 231 south to the Florida state line. Turn left onto State Line Road. McLane is 1 mile down on right.) E.O.E. S ,-" Family Support Worker Seeking caring individual to provide intensive in-home parent support services. Candidates should possess knowledge of child growth/development and parent-child relationships, and have the ability to relate to families from a strength-based perspective. This position will work out of Jackson County. Qualifications require a high school diploma and at least 1-year professional experience in a human services field serving children and their families. 4440 lai Sponsored by Habilitative Services of North Florida, Big Bend Community Based Care, and Department of Children & Families. EEO / ( EDUCATION ) & INSTRUCTION -SHOLS ISTUCIO Classes Forming Now for Medical Assisting, FOR TIS Electrical Trades and COLLEGE Call Fortis College Today! 888-202-4813 or visit www.fortiscollege.edu. For consumer information visit www.fortis.edu RESIDENTIAL l) REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Orchard Pointe Apartments Now accepting applications for 1 BR Apts. Call or come by to pick up application 4445 Orchard Pointe Dr. Marlanna. Call 850-482-4259 J 2BR 1BA House for rent, 3043 Noland St. Safe neighborhood, $500/mo + dep. 850-482-8196/209-1301 2BR/1BA Hou se Hwy 90 Grand Ridge $425. Mo. + $425. Dep. Call 850-592-5571 3/2 hardwood floors, CH&A 2940 Dogwood St. close to Riverside school. $875. mo. 718-6541 3BR 2BA House in Dogwood Hts, W/D, pets welcome, fenced yard, storage shed. $800 + dep 850-557-2198 ask for Marcus Austin Tyler & Associates * Quality Homes & Apartments 850-526-3355 4" "Property Management Is Our ONLY Businress" 2 & 3 bedroom mobile Homes in Cottondale. $500 and up. H20, garbage, sewer included. http:// www.charloscountryliving.com. 4 850-209-8847 4. 2 & 3BR Mobile Homes in Cottondale. NO PETS CH&A $325- $500/Month Roomate situation also available. 850-258-1594 Leave Message S 2& 3 BR Mobile Homes in Marianna & Sneads (850)209-8595 2BR 1.5BA at Millpond $495 + dep. very nice, water/sewer/lawn maintenance included, access tb pond, No pets 850-209-3970 I 3/2 Dbl. Wd. Mobile Home (by itself) on quiet lot in Sneads. 850-209-8595 f<^\\%- RESIDENTIAL -, j. REAL.ESTATE FOR SALe. Eufaula two acres with older model, two bed- room, one bath single wide trailer With front deck, a back porch, small garage, and lean to for boat. Located in the White Oaks area; a mile from White Oaks park and boat launch ramp. Great for beginner home, just starting a family, college student, or just a fishing get away. $35,000 or best offer. 334-733-6625 |^ : FGCREATION < 4-Wheeler: 2011 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI. 4x4, 91 miles, adult owned $5.500. Call 334-796-8136 Honda 2007 Foreman ATV : 2 wheel & 4-wheel Drive. Electric wench. 190 hours on it: $4800 Firm; 334-596-9966 P- "%-Sf' . -A B&B Professional Auto Detailing Now offering mobile wash inside and outside, oil change & vacuum Detailing now for the low price of $50. (850) 573-5509 /n Ju..t ve l in eni l I' ,n i l H For General House or Office Cleaning Call Debra Bonded References Available 850-526-2336 BULOING Clay O'Neal's Land Clearing, Inc. ALTHA, FL 850-762-9402 Cell 850-832-5055 WE OFFER COMLERI LDSOMlIMO, PrB AWOMagMeti SBViESm asBOtE s0rammasBwEM TOlFF I = FAC^TORY D'IET Extreme Boats Packages From $4,995 All Welded All Aluminum Boats Sii II 85-47900 onfy*F Winnebago 1995 33 ft. Vectra CH&A, auto leveling, Q-bed, new tires & batteries, new frig, 7.5 onan, Lg. awning and more ! $23,000 OBO 334-585-6689. fi) TRANSPORTATION Spyder 1979 Fiat 2000 Classic Italian Sports Car,Restored, Asking $13,479, Serious inquiries only, 850-526-4394 --- ----- $0 Down/ist Payment, Tax, Tag & Title DO YOU NEED A VEHICLE? GOT BAD CREDIT? Repos, Slow Credit, Past Bankruptcy OK! Push, Pull or Drag, Will Trade Anything! BRING IN YOUR W2 OR LAST PAY STUB!! SRIDE TODAY! Steve Pope 334-803-9550 L ................................ J BMW 2012 X5: X drive 3.5d. 11000 miles. All wheel drive sports package twin turbo diesel, 30 mpg on road, double sunroof, all options, five passenger black with cinnamon interior. Transferable warranty to 50k, & maintenance included. $55,000. Call 229-220-1537 Chevrolet 2004 Impala, $4999.00 Call 334-714- 2700. Dodge 2000 Dakota SLT Club Cab, V-6, 98,000 miles, clean. $5450, Call S334-790-7959. Ford 2000 Mustang, New paint sharp car. $5999.00. Call 334-714- 2700. Honda 2000 Accord,. $4999.00 Call 334-714-2700. Honda 2008 Accord EXL: 4 doors, 1 owner, white, 75k miles, sliding moon roof, power driver seat, 5 Disc CD changer, leather, keyless entry, power windows. $14,500. Call 334-493-7700 Honda 2008 Accord white, 4-door, tan interior, tinted windows. Sharp-looking car. 85,000 miles. Asking $13,500. Call 334-616-0813 or email smoney45799@gmail.com for pics. Honda 2009 Fit Sport Silver, only 16900 miles, garage kept, like new condition, alloy wheels, great gas mileage. $13,600. Call 334-446-0681. S HONDA 2012 ACCORD COUPE V6 WITH AUTO- MATIC TRANSMISSION. SUNROOF, NAVIGATION, HEATED LEATHER SEATS FULLY LOADED. NO ACCIDENTS NOR HAS IT BEEN SMOKED IN. HAVE CARFAX TO SHOW AS WELL. APPROX. 6,000 MILES AND IM ASKING $27,000. CAR LIST- ED $32,800, NEW. CALL 334-268-3900. Hyundai 2004 Sonata: Silver, very low miles. 64k miles highwlayv 4 door sedan, V6 engine, clean title, good tires, immacu- late interior, great gas mileage, one owner. Retail $8,995. Selling $6,000. OBO. 646-456-2807 www.JCFI.ORTnD N.com ; -ia Mercury 1999 Grand Mar- quis GS, loaded, leather, new tires, 106,000 miles, like new, $4500. Call 334- 790-7959. Nissan 2004 Altima, Low Miles, NADA Retail: $8950.00, $7999.00. Call 334-714-2700. Toyota 2000 Camry, Clean vehicle, $4999.00. Call 334-714-2700. Toyota.2011 Camry SE, 4dr., auto, pwr pkg., white, 10,000 miles odm, show room condition with extended warranty. $18,500. 850-569-2215, 850-718-5461 or 850-718-7105. GMC 2001 Yukon SLT: Fully loaded, white and silver, 201k miles, runs great $6,000. Call 334- 796-8136 Lexus 2002 RX300 white & silver with tanint. sunroof, tirited windows, 6 disc cd changer, new tires, exc. cond. 135K mi. $9,900. 334-797-9290 Chevrolet 1998 Silverado !- Ext Cab: green, 3 doors, l350 V8, cold AC and runs great. $5,500. Firm. Call 334-718-9617 Dodge 1996 2500 with Cummings Engine: standard cab with long bed, good tires, clean cab, 230k miles, $3,600. Call 850-482-8818 Dodge 1998 Dakota Ext AC. 160k miles, blue, 52.500. OBO Call 334-798-1768 or 334- i691-7111 Ford 2003 Ranger P/U XLT 6 cyl. 26K actual miles, extra clean $8000. 334-897-5648. Ford 2004 Super Duty 4dr. 4 wheel drive, F-550 with hydraulic, 2 bale bed, exc. cond. 160K miles $22,500. 334-347-7466 or 334-797-7289. Massey Ferguson 1010 small tractor 3 cyl. diesel also comes with a 4 ft. bush hog & box blade $3000. 334-798-1221. WATD UO I ALSO SELL USED PARTS 24 HOUR TOWING 4 334-792-8664 CASH Guaranteed Highest prices paid for Junk, old Farming Equipment, Tractors, Semi Junk Cars Nothing to big, nothing to small So call a Cash Cow Now! L .. rill I soo no s 4 334-435-5015 or 334- 596-9270 We pay finders fee of $25. & up For your Convience FREE Pick up! ROLL TIDE !!!! r--- L ... We buy Wrecked Vehicles Running or not! 334-794-9576 or 344-791-714 S ,Your guie to .. IS. & businesses & seves. VICE DIRECTORY Call 526-3614 to place your di, Ground Works Lawn Care Pressure Washing Bush Hogging Dependable Full Time Service Residential & Commercial Licensed & Insured Now serving Jackson Co. ) 334-798-0687 4 50ag5260 ?U PS 7 t.' Grooming by (737) .. 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JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN jcfloridan.com monster" FIND LOCAL JOBS AT: WWW.JCFLORIDAN.COM/JOBS CLASSIFIED CALL FOR TOP PRICE FOR JUNK VEHICLES M-- I I - ES-VC r- I _jl w. .. - v w ww ww www- II-OITOGRAPHY I I I SF*t- www.JCFLORIDAN.com CLASSIFIEDS Jackson County Floridan Friday, February 15, 2013-7 B [wI)GA NOTIC1EALS LF160035 SECTION 00010 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT NAME: Nortek Boulevard Resurfacing and Improvements Sealed bids, submitted in triplicate, will be received by the Board of County Commission- ers of Jackson County, Florida, (Owner ), until 200 _p.m. (Central Time) March 7, 2013 at the County Engineer's Office (County Engineer, Larry Alvarez), 2828 Owens Street, Marianna, FL 32446 for the construction of the following described Project: Reconstruction and Improvements of Nortek Boulevard from west of CR 167 to east of CR 167 The Work includes paving shoulders and resurfacing of the road. Rough areas will be removed and reconstructed. A crack relief layer will be applied over the existing pave- ment. A 1-1/2" asphalt layer will be applied di- rectly over the crack relief. A 1" asphalt layer will be applied over the surface. The crown and slope will be restored. Grading and shoulder work will be performed as needed to restore positive drainage. Pipes will be replaced as in- dicated, and mitered ends added. Maintenance of traffic, sod, driveways, aprons, stormwater pollution prevention, paving aprons at side roads, grading ditches as needed to provide positive drainage, and other as directed by the Engineer are also included in the work. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on February 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM central time in the Jackson County Road Department. Poten- tial bidders are encouraged to attend. The deadline for receipt of questions will be March 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM Central Time. Questions must be submitted in writing to the County Engineer (email lalvarez@jacksoncount yfl.com: fax (850) 482-9093) with a copy to the Jeannie Bean (email jbean@jacksoncountyfl.co m). Bids will be opened and recorded at 2:10 PM (or immediately thereafter) on March 7, 2013 at the Jackson County Board of County Com- missioners Board Room at 2864 Madison Street. Bids may be submitted to the County Engineer at the Board Room from 1:50 PM until 2:10 PM Central Time. Plans, specifications, and contract documents will be open for public inspection after noon on February 14, 2013 at the Road and Bridge office at 2828 Owens Street. Bid documents must be obtained from: County Engineer Attn: Larry Alvarez 2828 Owens Street Marianna, Florida 32446 (850) 482-9677 upon payment of $ No Charge per set which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling. This payment will not be refund- ed. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the condi- tions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable according to the Department of Treasury Circular 570. Bidders shall be FDOT pre-approved and in good standing with FDOT. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. To the extent applicable to this project, attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements of the Special Provisions (Local Agency Program/Federal-Aid Contract Requirements), conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109 Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Florida, and bondingland insurance requirements. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICA- TIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE FORM OF BID PROPOSAL. DATE: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE/FAIR HOUSING JURISDICTION (G:LT LIEGALS *~~~ .^^1, ' ," -' -;"- .*.*: .- -..^ . .. . . ,,. :Ly.!- ""' -* : - , -.- . .. ,_ ; --1 : : i." ; ., !.'I. FL160016 A / (W6 STATE OF FLORIDA, CRIMINAL JUSTICE * STANDARDS & TRAINING COMMISSION, Petitioner vs. I MARISA M. KELLY, Case #33474 Respondent NOTICE OF ACTION TO: MARISA M. KELLY, ' Residence Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Administrative Complaint has been filed against you seeking to revoke your CORRECTIONAL Certificate in accordance with Section 943.1395, F.S., and any rules promulgated thereunder. You are required to serve a written copy of your intent to request a hearing pursuant to Section 120.57, F.S. upon Jennifer C. Pritt, Pro- Clean O ut Your Kitchen gram Director, Criminal Justice Professionalism Program, Florida Department of Law Enforce- ment, P. O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1489, on or before March 22, 2013. Fail- ure to do so will result in a default being en- tered against you to Revoke said certification and Tu n Ea A pursuant to Section 120.60, F.S., and Rule 11B- 27, F.A.C. Dated: January, 2013 Ernest W. George Lnto Cash, CHAIRMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION By: -s- Jill Simpson, Division Representative t. Those appliances might be wasting your valuable cabinet s space, but chances are someone out there would love them. By Sniff Out a rea Deal using the Classifieds, you'll make it easier for them to find, in the Classifidos, and easier for you to sell. So try it today! Shoppers with a nose for bargains head straight for the Classifieds. 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I-ours later after under- going police questioning, Pistorius left a police sta- tilun accompanied by of- ficers. He looked down as photographers snapped pictures, the hood on his gl a w orkout jacket pulled up,. co\eriing most of his face. His court hearing was originally scheduled for Thursday afternoon but has been postponed until Friday to give forensic in- vestigators time to carry out their work, said Me- dupe Simasiku, a spokes- man for the prosecution. South Africans were shocked at the killing. But while Pistorius captured the nation's attention with his Olympic quest, police said there was a recent his- tory of problems involving him. Police spokeswoman Brigadier Denise Beukes said the incidents included "allegations of a domestic nature." "I'm not going to elabo- rate on it but there have beenincidents (at Pistorius' home)," Beukes said. Po- licein South Africa do not name suspects in crimes until they have appeared in- court but Beukes said that the 26-year-old Pistorius was at his home at the time of the death of Steenkamp and "there is no other sus- pect involved." Pistorius' father, Hen- ke, declined to comment when contacted by The As- ABOVE:South Africa's Oscar Pistorius starts in the men's 40d-meter semifinal on Aug. 5 during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. BELOW: Pistorius leaves the Boschkop police station, east of Pretoria, South Africa en route to appear in court charged with murder. sociated Press, only saying "we all pray'for guidance and strength for Oscar and the lady's parents." Neither Pistorius' agent Peet van Zyl nor coach Ampie Louw could be reached while Pistori- us' own cellphone went straight to voicemail. Pistorius' former coach, Andrea Giannini, said he hopes it was "just a tragic accident." Giannini said he believed that Pistorius had been dating Steenkamp for "a few months." "No matter how bad the situation was, Oscar al- ways stayed calm and posi- tive," Giannini told the AP in Italy. "Whenever he was tired or nervous he was still extremely nice to people. I never saw him violent." Yet Pistorius had troubles in his personal life. In Feb- ruary 2009, he crashed a speed boat he was piloting on South Africa's Vaal Riv- er. Witnesses said he had been drinking before the crash and officers found alcoholic beverages in the wreckage, though they ac- knowledged at the time they hadn't conducted a blood test on the athlete. Pistorius broke his nose, jaw and several ribs in the crash, as well as damaged his eye socket and required some 180 stitches to his face. In November, Pistorius also found himself in an altercation with a local coal mining millionaire over a woman, South African media reported. Eventu- ally, the two men involved the South African Police Service's elite Hawks inves- tigative unit before settling the matter. Pistorius owned firearms and posted a photograph of himself at a shooting range in November 2011 to the social media website Twitter, bragging about his score. "Had a 96% headshot over 300m from 50shots! Bam!" he tweeted. Police said that earlier re- ports that Steenkamp may have been mistaken for a burglar by Pistorius did not come from the police. Several local media outlets initially reported that the shooting may have been accidental. Capacity Relations, a tal- ent management firm, ear- lier named model Steen- kamp as the victim of the shooting. Police spokes- woman Lt. Col. Katlego Mogale told the AP that of- ficers received a call around 3 a.m. after the shooting. A 9 mm pistol was recov- ered and -a murder case opened against Pistorius. Pistorius enjoyed target shooting with his pistol and an online advertise- ment featuring him for Nike read: "I am a bullet in the chamber." An article in January 2012 in The.New York Times Magazine de- scribed him talking about how he pulled a pistol to search his home when his alarm went off the night before an interview. At Pis- torius' suggestion, he and the journalist went to a nearby target range where they fired at targets with a 9 mm pistol. At one point, Pistorius told the writer: "If you practiced, I think you could be pretty deadly." Asked how often he went target shooting, Pistorius replied: "Just sometimes when I can't sleep." Police have still not re- leased the name of the woman, but the publicist .for Steenkamp confirmed in a statement that the model was dead. "We can confirm that Re- eva Steenkamp has passed away," Steenkamp's publi- cist Sarit Tomlinson said. "Our thoughts and prayers go to the Steenkamp fam- ily, who have asked to have 'their privacy respected during this difficult time, everyone is simply devas- tated. She was the kindest, sweetest human being; an angel on earth and will be sorely missed." Tomlinson said Steen- kamp, known simply as Reeva, was one of FHM's (formerly For Him Maga- zine) 100 Sexiest Women in the World for two years running, appeared in countless international and national advertise- ments and was one of the celebrity contestants on the reality show "Tropika Island of Treasure," filmed in Jamaica. She and Pistorius were first seen publicly together in November at an awards ceremonyinJohannesburg. Later, she began mention- ing the athlete in public messages on Twitter. Pistorius' girlfriend was a model, law graduate THE ASSOCIATED PRESS This is an undated portfolio photo supplied by Ice Model Management in Johannesburg of Reeva Steenkamp during a photo shoot. 1..<"4.te__ .:_ b Oa "~1 Hufflers IF'. A".,. l"i7k ;' ,It . ~, 643W"-7 .-~ : ..-- The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG The leggy blonde model tweet- ed. that Valentine's Day should be "a day of love for everyone." Instead Reeva Steenkamp Was shot dead in the home of her boyfriend, paralym- pian superstar Oscar Pisto- rius, who was charged with her murder. Steenkamp, South Afri- can model with a law de- gree, campaigned against rape and violence against women. Thursday morn- ing, Reeva Steenkamp was to give an inspirational talk at a Johannesburg school. The next day she was going to wear black to protest the brutal rape and mutilation of a 17-year-old. But the glamorous South African celebrity was found dead in the early hours from four bullet wounds in the Pretoria home of Pisto- rius. The two had been dat- ing for only a few months. She was one of FHM magazine's 100 Sexiest Women in the World for the past two years, appeared in international and South Af- rican advertisements and was to make her debut next week as a celebrity contes- tant on the reality TV show "Tropika Island of Treasure" filmed in Jamaica. She was also the South African face of Avon cosmetics. Police said the model was 30. The freckled blonde who appeared in scanty bikinis on magazine covers and' sashayed down fashion ramps was "continuously breaking the model ste- reotype," said her publicist Sarit Tomlinson. Steenkamp was "the sweetest, kindest, just an- gelic soul" and at the same time "a very inspiring in- dividual, very passionate aboutspeakingaboutwom- en and empowerment." ~1' '1. I *.~ 01.i I :* 's-I - 1, - -.ip BEN SAUNDERS, D.M.D. PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 4711 Highway 90 East Marianna, FL (Between Burger King & Big Lots) 526-SPIT -_| "K '- -, -. - LOCAL NEWS, YOUR WAY. M: on-Fri 7am-5:3O0pm Sat 7a-1pm B50526i3t.81 AT 5:oo, -:oo, & 10:oo mft" r If a .- Ok..i I. ' 111111~-~1~1 1~ ~--- I TY NOM EMIlT '' ; |