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ABOVE: Many vendors and agencies came to help celebrate the live of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the three-day event held in Chipley on Saturday, Jan. 18, Sunday, Jan. 19 and Monday, Jan. 20. LEFT: Judge Colby Peel was one of the
guest speakers at Saturday’s event held at Gilmore Park in Chipley.
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CARYVILLE — Caryville Town Council offered its sincerest of apologies to a still grieving fam-ily member during their regular meeting held on Jan. 14.
Angel Williams, sister to the victim of a tragic murder-suicide almost a year ago, came before the council upset because coun-cil member Jim Taylor had listed her sister as one of the ones who had not paid for their burial at Caryville Cemetery.
“I’d like to clear the record that the bill was never placed on my water bill because we paid for the burial six days after the funeral,
Council apologizes to grieving
citizen
CARYVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
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The Chipley Kiwanis Club met for its weekly luncheon at Pattillo’s Res-taurant at the Washington-Holmes Technical Center on Jan. 14. Lunch was pro-vided by the students of the Culinary Program at the Technical Center.
Paul Goulding, pro-gram chair, introduced the program about Teen Challenge. Clay Hatcher is executive director of West Florida Teen Challenge in Bonifay. Teen Challenge gives opportunities and second chances for teens who have had problems. Teen Challenge also goes by the name of Gateway
Military Academy and is sponsored by Carmel As-sembly of God in Bonifay. It is a Christ-centered program.
Teen Challenge was started in the ’50s by Da-vid Wilkerrson. “The Cross and the Switchblade” is a book written about Teen Challenge. Hatcher told a story about how fi ve young men in New York City com-mitted murder. Wilkerson was called from Pennsyl-vania to go to New York City to help them. Though he was unsuccessful, it led him to open the fi rst Teen Challenge in Long Island in 1958.
Clay Hatcher said he tries to teach the youths in
the program God’s Word to sustain them throughout their lives.
Carmel Assembly of God started Teen Challenge in 1989-90. The church strug-gled fi nancially with it, so it gave the facility and the mortgage to Teen Challenge of Florida. It is a 15-month program, and in 2000, a military format was ad-opted. The program has a capacity of 110, and now it has 52 students. They have nine continuing students, six of whom are interns. In the past few months Teen Chal-lenge has added music and a vocational program. Hatch-er felt music was a needed
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Kiwanis Club members hear about Teen Challenge
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Sandy Spear, First Federal Bank SVP Regional Manager; Clay Hatcher, Director Teen Challenge; Wesley Whitaker, First Federal Bank of Florida VP Financial Center Manager.
City of Chipley seeks baseball/softball umpiresThe city of Chipley
will begin its 2014 baseball/softball season in March. The season will last from the fi rst full week in March until the fi rst full week of May. The city is always in need of people willing to umpire ball games. Offi cials must be at least 16 years of age and pass a background check.
If you are interested, contact Guy Lane by Friday. Anyone wishing to umpire games should contact Guy Lane at 638-6348 or 658-2773.
Bay Solutions to present ‘Principles of Management’CHIPLEY — The
chamber announced Bay Solutions will present the “Principles of Management” course from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the Panhandle Area Education Consortium in Chipley. This seminar course provides valuable insights for the new manager.
Keeping current on the issues that affect your business and bottom line efforts is a continual process. Their programs are innovative and designed to make learning challenging and interesting. Bay Solutions provides several courses to help your business do business better.
For more information, call Ted Everett at 638-4157.
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CHIPLEY — Chipley celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an event that lasted for three days; Saturday, Jan. 18 through Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Monday, Jan. 20.
The fi rst day of service was held at Gilmore Park in Chipley on Saturday, where hundreds gathered for food, fellowship and to ponder on what it means to be “living the dream, working the vision.”
One of several guest speakers was Nicole Barefi eld, publisher of the Washington County News, member of the Washington Coun-ty Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Council.
“It’s a pleasure to be with you today and share thoughts on how ‘living the dream, working the vision’ relates to a successful economy for Washington County,” Barefi eld said. “Actually, I think it’s the other way around – work-ing the vision to live the dream. In our vision statement, the cham-ber says it is dedicated to provid-ing leadership for developing a strong economy, where business-es prosper and our communities thrive.”
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VERNON — Authorities are investigating an inci-dent in which a 16-year-old girl shot herself in the leg during a hunting outing Sunday.
Paramedics life-fl ighted Andrea Wright to Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital in Pensacola for surgery on a gunshot wound of her right leg, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission spokesman Stan Kirkland.
Wright was listed in serious condition Monday afternoon.
“It’s just a terrible inci-dent for the family, and our thoughts go out to them,” Kirkland said.
Wright was getting on a four-wheeler about 10 a.m. to go hunting when her 12-gauge shotgun went off and hit her in the leg. The gun was loaded with buck-
shot, Kirkland said. She was hunting with her un-cle, who was nearby when she was shot, and he came to her aid.
The FWC is in the early stages of its investigation, and investigators said they plan to give Wright a day or two to recover before speaking with her, Kirk-land said.
Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, and over age 16 must complete a hunter
safety course before they can get a license to hunt in Florida, but in 2012 the Legislature created an ex-emption in an effort to en-courage people to try the sport. Now hunters can get a license without taking the course if they are hunt-ing under the supervision of a licensed hunter who is at least 21 years old.
It’s not yet clear if Wright had taken a hunter safety course; investiga-
tors planned to go through records to determine if she had a license, Kirkland said.
Florida saw 18 hunting incidents between 2002 and 2008, and two were fa-tal, according to the Inter-national Hunter Education Association. Kirkland said the sport has become much safer in the past three to four decades, when it was
Girl seriously injured in hunting accident
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What does this mean for Washington County?
“It’s fair to say most would take this to mean there are plenty of jobs — good jobs with good wages – at least state average or higher; it means businesses and industry are prosper-ous, and there is enough diversity in jobs and busi-ness to balance the ups and downs of economic cycles. Our tax base is strong enough to amply support the infrastructure and health and human services we need and expect. We can support our families with-
out being overly dependent on government assistance. It means our county is the best place to live, work and play – to raise our families and enjoy the benefits of small town, rural America.”
She said “this vision applies to all Washington County businesses … not just some. And this vision supports all Washington County communities – and the people and families who populate them – not just some.
“You may have heard the saying, ‘a rising tide floats all boats,’ and it’s true for a
strong economy. It’s the en-gine to help our communi-ties thrive, but realizing this vision is not easily, or quick-ly achieved,” Barefield said. “It’s not news that Wash-ington County and Florida and the country have been struggling with the out-come of a weak economy. Just a year ago, unemploy-ment was in double digits. We’re finally in single num-bers now but still above the state average of 6.4 percent and higher than most in the Panhandle.”
She said she has “wit-nessed several local small businesses open and close within a 12-month period – local, good people with a good idea or service.
“Our local government is facing high debt and not bringing in the revenues it should from a low property tax base, and as a county, we rank high on measures related to poverty – such as free and reduced lunch in our schools and obesity,” Barefield said. “But you know, the chamber’s slogan is we believe in Washington County, and we believe we can achieve our vision for this county. Here’s some of actions and initiatives we are working on. The reality is they will take time and ev-eryone working to come to fruition, but we are commit-ted to making this happen.”
The county is work-ing with all stakeholders – government, businesses, organizations – to develop an economic development plan for our future for sus-tainable industry and jobs.
“I challenge you to take advantage of the resourc-es, leverage opportunities to make the county better and your dream a reality,” Barefield said. “Make your issues known. Participate in our next Economic Sym-posium to develop a plan for the future of Washington County; it’s Feb. 13. Be part of the solution to make this county better. Take advan-tage of the opportunities to develop your business skills – 80 percent of Florida’s new businesses are small businesses, but many fail without proper preparation or planning.”
She said the Economic Development Council has sponsored several seminars on business planning and management, increasing profitability, understanding credit, at little or no cost.
“Become lifelong learn-ers, and encourage your kids to do the same — truly successful people under-stand this, but a lot of our youth do not,” she said. “They don’t recognize these
truths – there is no quick and easy path to long-term success, and all of us are responsible individually for our successes and the choices we make to achieve them. Be committed to do-ing what it takes to live your dream – you do have to work the vision to make it happen, and it can be hard sometimes. Be the role-model for your children and families by showing them
the importance of contrib-uting to their community by being productive and engaged. Again, together we succeed in making Washington County a bet-ter place for us all to work and live and raise our fami-lies – living the dream, be-cause we worked the vision – together.”
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and my brother-in-law was cremated, not buried,” Wil-liams said. “Now you say that I stole a plot when all you had to do to confirm was to look in the records, because the receipt was there. Everyone knows about this situation, and it was a cruel thing to do.”
Attorney Lyndia Spears there might have been a mistake, but it was made through the town.
“I apologize from the depths of my heart,” Taylor said. “I was led to believe that it wasn’t paid, and I hadn’t meant for you to be singled out. I was only trying to bring up an ongo-ing issue of people going there and not paying. It
was a mistake. I apologize with the deepest of sincer-ity; I shouldn’t have said anything.”
Williams did acknowl-edge the town did allow the family to bury her sister be-fore payment, and they only charged her the old fee, as the incident happened just before the rates increased by twice the amount.
The council approved of River Swamp Hunting Club’s request to expand their hunting lease with the town by 50 acres.
After much discussion about expanding the hunt-ing club’s hunting lease for a longer period of time, the hunting club agreed and the council approved to in-
crease their cost per acre from $5 to $6 and start a new contract in June that included the new property and extend the lease by five years.
Council member Mil-lard French inquired about renovating and expanding the Caryville Flea Mar-ket, and Chairman Henry Chambers informed him the main priority at the moment was repairing the roof of the Caryville Civic Center.
After much discussion, the council approved of French acquiring quotes on costs to place a tin roof on the civic center and bringing them back at the next council meeting.
The council also ap-proved of Fire Chief Gene Forehand acquire-ing quotes on costs to in-stall two new stalls at the Caryville Flea Market and having the quotes ready for review by the next council meeting.
After reviewing anoth-er cellphone bill over the amount of $300, the council approved that if the con-tract’s time had expired then to cancel the existing contract and go to Strait Talk for less than $50 per month.
The next meeting of the Caryville City Coun-cil is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the Caryville Town Hall.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:OF INTENT TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO CLOSEA PORTION OF AN UNNAMED STREET, LOCATEDWITHIN THE TOWN LIMITS OF WAUSAU, FLORIDA.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council inand for the Town of Wausau, Florida, will considerthe adoption of a resolution to vacate/close a portionof an unnamed street, located within the TownLimits of the Town of Wausau, Florida, and moreparticularly described as: North of Forrest Avenueand South of Memorial Drive. Any person wishingto be heard on this issue should be present at thefollowing meeting:
The passage of the proposed Resolution to vacate/close a portion of an unnamed street, will beconsidered at the regular meeting of the TownCouncil of the Town of Wausau, Florida, at 6:00PM.,C.S.T., on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the TownHall, Wausau, Florida.
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NOTICE!March 1st is the deadline to apply forHomestead, Senior Citizen's, Disability,Widow's/Widower's, Veterans Exemptionsand Agricultural Classification (Greenbelt).
Property owners who did not receiveHomestead Exemption in WashingtonCounty for 2013 but now qualify will need
to file an original application.
Assistance with filing applications forExemptions or Agricultural Classificationmay be obtained at your Property
Appraiser's office.
Gil Carter, CFAWashington County Property Appraiser
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ATTENTION BANKERS, REALTORS,RENTAL AGENTS, LANDLORDS
FAIR HOUSING NOTICE AND WORKSHOP
Washington County is dedicated to fair housing principles:Fair housing is a concept that everyone has a right
to obtain housing without discrimination. Washington Countyhas officially adopted a Fair Housing Ordinance which prohibitsdiscrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, handicap and familiar status. This ordinancecovers most housing related activities such as real estate sales,advertising, bank transactions, mortgages, rentals and any similar
activity which may deal with persons seeking housing.These local governments have developed an education
program to inform residents and other appropriate personsregarding affordable and fair housing opportunities.
A short training session will be held Thursday January30, 2014 in the Commission Room at the Government Annex
Building, 1331 South Boulevard, Chipley at 9:30 am local time.This training session is directed toward Realtors,
bankers, rental agents and other interested persons. For moreinformation contact Stacy L. Webb at 850-260-5273. This publicsession is being held in a handicap accessible location. Personsneeding interpreter for hearing, vision or language impairment orpersons needing special accommodations due to handicap shouldcontact the office of David Corbin at 850-638-6200 at least three
calendar days prior to the meeting.
Washington County is a Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity, andHandicap Responsive jurisdiction.
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addition in order to support ministries such as revivals, etc. Welding fabrication and woodworking have also been added recently.
The Teen Challenge is funded through tuitions without any government support. It is in Esto on 167 acres. Tuition is $1,500 per month for a 15-month pro-gram. Only teens younger than 18 are accepted, al-though they can turn 18 and remain in the program until graduation.
Two graduates, Matthew Keusey and Alec Kerchner, were introduced. They sang the song “Forward,” which was composed by them and other members of their band. Afterward, Hatcher answered questions. He not-ed some teens are adjudicat-ed into the program in lieu of another program while oth-ers are placed there by there families.
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Photos by Cathrine Lamb | The News
TOP: Local businesses helped participate in Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade held in downtown Chipley. BOTTOM: Live performances were held during Sunday’s event near the old train station in Chipley.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE2nd Public Hearing Notice
Washington County is applying to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for a grant under the
Neighborhood Revitalization category in the amount of $750,000.00 under the FFY 2013 funding cycle under the
Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. For each activity that is proposed, at least
51% of the funds must benefit low and moderate income persons. The activities, dollar amounts and estimated
percentage benefit to low and moderate income persons for which Washington County is applying are:
ACTIVITY DOLLARAMOUNT % BENEFIT TO LMI PERSONS
Street Improvements $600,000.00 70%
Administration $60,000.00 N/A
Engineering $90,000.00 N/A
The activity is Street Improvements for a Neighborhood Revitalization project. The road will actually be 1.6
miles of Orange Hill Highway from the end of the pavement to Quail Hollow Boulevard.
Washington County plans to minimize displacement of persons as a result of CDBG funded activities in the
following manner: No displacement will occur due to these activities. However, the County has a displacement
plan to assist residents should the need arise.
A public hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the application will be held at Washington
County Commission Building, 1331 South Boulevard, Chipley, Florida 32428 on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at
9 am local time. A draft copy of parts of the application will be available for review at that time. A final copy
of the application will be made available at the Commission Building on Monday through Friday during normal
business hours no more than five (5) days after March 12, 2014. The application will be submitted to DEO
on or before March 12, 2014 and all records will be retained for a period of six (6) years. To obtain additional
information concerning the application and the public hearing contact County Coordinator, David Corbin, County
Commission Building, 1331 South Boulevard, Chipley, Florida, telephone number (850) 638-6200.
The public hearing will be conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Non-English speaking, deaf, or
visually impaired persons needing an interpreter or any handicapped person requiring special accommodation
should contact County Coordinator, David Corbin at (850) 638-6200 at least five calendar days prior to the
meeting. To access a Telecommunications Device for Deaf Persons (TDD) please call David Corbin at (850)
638-6200.
Pursuant to Section 102 of the HUD ReformAct of 1989, the following disclosures will be submitted to DCA
with the application. The disclosures will be made available by Washington County and DEO for public
inspection upon request. These disclosures will be available on and after the date of submission of the application
and shall continue to be available for a minimum period of five years.
1. Other government (federal, state and local) assistance to the project in the form of a gift, grant, loan,
guarantee, insurance payment, rebate, subsidy, credit, tax benefit, or any other form of direct or indirect benefit by
source and amount;
2. The identities and pecuniary interest of all developers, contractors, or consultants involved in the
application for assistance or in the planning or development of the project or activity;
3. The identities and pecuniary interest of any other persons with a pecuniary interest in the project that
can reasonably be expected to exceed $50,000 or 10% of the grant request (whichever is lower);
4. For those developers, contractors, consultants, property owners, or others listed in two (2) or three (3)
above which are corporations, or other entities, the identification and pecuniary interests by corporation or entity
of each officer, director, principle stockholder, or other official of the entity;
5. The expected sources of all funds to be provided to the project by each of the providers of those funds
and the amount provided; and
6. The expected uses of all funds by activity and amount.
WASHINGTON COUNTY IS A FAIR HOUSING, EQUAL OPPORTUNITYAND HANDICAPPEDRESPONSIVE JURISDICTION.
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FAIRHOUSING / EQUALHOUSINGOPPORTUNITYIt is illegal to discriminate based on race, color, religion,sex, national origin, age, disability, or familial status when
renting, selling or financing a home or property.
The City of Vernon is a Fair Housing Advocate as explainedin the City’s Fair Housing Ordinance which outlines stepsthat can be taken locally to report housing discrimination.
A copy of this ordinance can be obtained at the City ofVernon City Hall. In addition, information on Fair Housingand Fair Housing Law can be obtained by contacting theHousing Discrimination Hotline at, 1-800-669-9777 (Voice)1-800-927-9275 (TTY) or on the world wide web athttp://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/index.cfm
You Have Rights!! If you feel you have been discriminatedagainst when buying or renting a home please contact theCity Clerk, City of Vernon at (850) 535-2444.
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On Jan. 16, investigators with the Walton County Sheriff ’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit served prob-able cause search warrants at two neighboring residences in Defuniak Springs. These search warrants were obtained for 46 Jim Cotton Drive and 108 Jim Cotton Drive, after investigators were able to determine several subjects at both residences were involved in the use, distribution and manufacture of methamphetamine.
After a thorough search of 46 Jim Cotton Drive, investigators located red phosphorous, iodine crystals and hydrogen peroxide, which are all chemicals used in the metham-phetamine manufacturing process. Other items located include meth-amphetamine, drug paraphernalia and marijuana. This was the resi-dence of Teresa Cotton Bishop.
The search conducted at 108 Jim Cotton Drive revealed suspected methamphetamine oil, metham-phetamine, multiple utensils that have been used to manufacture methamphetamine, marijuana that was pre-weighed and packaged for sale and several items of drug para-phernalia. This was the residence of Charles Lewis Alford.
A total of 10 people were arrested during the execution of these search warrants, they are as follows;
• Charles Lewis Alford, 44, of 108 Jim Cotton Drive, Defuniak Springs, was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of marijuana with the intent to distrib-ute, possession of a controlled sub-stance without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Kaylee Nicole Schipper, 20, of 108 Jim Cotton Drive, Defuniak Springs, was charged with manu-
facturing methamphetamine, pos-session of marijuana with the in-tent to distribute and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
• Charles Levi Alford, 25, of 108 Jim Cotton, Defuniak Springs, was charged with possession of meth-amphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Theresa Lynn Williams, 53, 304 Reeves Street, Niceville, was charged with possession of mari-juana less than 20 grams and pos-session of drug paraphernalia.
• Stephanie Anne Johnson, 25, 2570 Highway 183 A, Ponce De Leon, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Teresa Cotton Bishop, 45, 46 Jim Cotton Drive, Defuniak Springs, was charged with possession of listed chemicals, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Robert Shelton Peters, 47,
of 306 Ammons Drive, Defuniak Springs, was charged with posses-sion of methamphetamine and pos-session of drug paraphernalia.
• Amanda Frances Drake, 28, of 64 W Clover Lane, Oakwood Hills, FL, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Jeffery Sanford Clenney, 51, of 105 Swanee, Defuniak Springs, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Jordan Maxwell Bishop, 25, of 105 Swanee, Defuniak Springs, was arrested on two outstanding war-rants for resisting arrest without vi-olence, possession of methamphet-amine, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and violation of probation.
All of these suspects were arrest-ed and transported to the Walton County Department of Corrections without further incident. Investiga-tors anticipate more charges pend-ing further investigation.
Dual meth lab raid leads to 10 arrests
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Top lefT To righT: Charles Lewis Alford, K. Schipper, Charles Levi Alford, Theresa Williams and S. Johnson BoTTom lefT To righT: T. Bishop, R. Peters, A. Drake, J. Clenney and J. Bishop
not uncommon to have five or six fatalities throughout the state in a year.
“Having been here for a long time … hunting today statistically is safer than it was in the ‘70s,” he said.
The Vernon Volunteer Fire Department is holding a fundraiser in support of Wright at 10 a.m. on Feb. 1 at the Tom Thumb in Vernon.
It was reported that Wright is undergoing multiple surgeries in near future and this is an effort to raise money to help the family with upcoming expenses.
The Fire Department will have hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and sweet tea available. Donations are welcomed.
To show their support Vernon High School students will be participating in two days of Camo Days, where the students will show their support by wearing camouflage Wednesday, Jan. 22, and Thursday, Jan. 23.
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Jan. 17 marked 68 years ago when the Prattler was sworn into the U. S. Army at Camp Blanding, Fla. There, I fi rst met William E. (Billy) Ward, from Niceville, Fla., who was sworn in the same day. We were each 18 years old, and only two months separated our age. We were together throughout our relatively short military experience, advancing through Fort McPherson, Ga., and on to basic training in Fort Bragg, N.C. After basic training, we traveled cross country by train to Fort Lawton, Wa., for what we thought would be an immediate embarkment for an overseas assignment. Instead, he and I, along with a host of other recruits, were “trucked” to Fort Lewis, Wa., assigned to Battery “B,” 37th. Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, where we spent the remainder of our Army time.
We made trips into Olympia and Tacoma frequently to see a movie. We did travel by bus as far as Seattle, and he was always depended upon to fi nd our direction in the metropolitan city. Outings to nearby, year-round, snow-covered, Mt. Rainier Ski Resort were made by Army transportation occasionally. On at least one event , Billy Ward drove the army truck assigned to him, taking members of our unit to the major tourist attraction.
Upon our discharge in mid 1947, he returned to Niceville, soon married, worked a full career at Eglin Air Force Base and reared two sons. My travels soon found me in the University of Florida, employment in Panama City, married Hester in 1952, moved to Chipley in 1970 and reared four sons. And after a
few “fl ip fl ops” in jobs, here I am writing a newspaper column at the age of 86!
Billy Ward and I maintained only token contact with each other, even though only a short
distance separated us. We usually exchanged Christmas cards each year and reported some details of what was happening in our lives. We also called by telephone infrequently.
My visits with my Army buddy allowed me to meet his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey Ward.
The father was a career barber in Niceville. I became acquainted with Billy’s younger siblings, brother Bobby and sister Bess. Both live in Niceville. Billy completed a barber course and worked with his dad a short time before securing his civil service job.
On New Years Day, a telephone call was received from Billy’s son, Davey, reporting that his father had died on Dec. 28 after an extended bout with Alzheimer’s and other illnesses. After the shock and sadness of that call really set in, the son further told me that his mother had also passed away on Nov. 19 after a lengthy illness and under hospice care.
Upon reading Billy’s obituary from the computer, I learned that he was born in Geneva County, Ala., on June 19, 1927. The family moved to DeFuniak Springs early in his life and by the age of 11, they were residents of Niceville. His job at Eglin AFB was truck driving, which was also his assignment during our time together at Fort Lewis. After retirement, he drove a school bus for the county and private schools.
Billy was an avid hunter
and fi sherman and enjoyed the outdoors. He loved working in his wood shop as well as working in the yard.
Susie (Toobie) Ward, the wife, was born in Valparaiso, Fla., on March 21, 1928, and had been a lifetime resident of the Twin-Cities area. She graduated from Niceville High School in 1947, and she and Billy were married later that year. She was a member of the reunion class, attending annually over the course of 66 years to reunite with friends and
families. She has two surviving sisters, Nellie McCullough, age 99, of Valparaiso and Mary Lee Collins of Tampa.
This couple died only 39 days apart. They are survived by two sons, Davey Ward and wife, Bess, who live in Louisiana and Scott Ward and wife, Lisa, of Niceville. The grandchildren are Gaston and Will Ward, Angelica and Ashley Ward; and two great-grandchildren, Serenity Ward and Liam Ward.
The family makes this
statement regarding their mother: “Toobie will be missed by all family and friends who shared her love, kindness and gentle Southern hospitality at its truest art of living, achieved alone by those who’ve learned the victory of giving. Special thanks to Emerald Coast Hospice for all they did for us, the Sextons and Adams for all your love and support, and the kin folk who were there by her side to comfort and embrace her the last weeks. God bless you all and many thanks”.
The family described the father: “He was a wonderful father and proud husband to Toobie (who passed away recently at age 85). We know in our hearts that you are both reunited in a greater and better place. Thank you both for the most wonderful memories of life that fi ll our hearts with pleasure and happiness in the glow that you both shared to family and friends. Your love will be missed forever and appreciated always.”
The funeral service for Susie (Toobie) Ward was held at 1 p.m. at Twin Cities Funeral Home, 1405 John Sims Parkway, in Niceville on Nov. 21. Dr. Hertzel Carter offi ciated at the service. Burial followed in the Sunset Cemetery in Valparaiso, Fla.
The funeral for William E. (Billy) Ward was held at the same funeral home on Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. Burial followed beside his wife in the Sunset Cemetery in Valparaiso.
Thanks to Davey for notifying me of the deaths. I fi nd myself already wishing that I had made more effort to visit Billy and Toobie than I did, especially the past few years. A heart felt expression of sympathy goes out to all the family from Hester and me. Our prayers are with you.
See you all next week.
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MARIANNA — In observance of January as National Mentoring Month, the Chipola College Take Stock in Children program salutes the 33 volunteer mentors in Washington County. The group also is seeking mentors for Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Liberty counties.
“We would like to extend our gratitude to our mentors in Washington County. TSIC is about providing scholarships, mentors and hope. These dedicated and
compassionate mentors touch the lives of our children and help make our community a better place,” Mary Helen Smith, TSIC coordinator at Chipola College, said.
Washington County mentors include Jerry Brock, Cindy Brown, Milton Brown, Mitchell Brown, Priscilla Brown, Roxanne Bush, Curtis Carter, Pam Cates, Arion Deforge, Mary Dennis, Pat Dickson, Linda Ellis, Alan English, Elizabeth English, Tracie Herbert, Kristi Hinson, Bill Howell, Laura Joiner, Patsy Justice,
Robert Knight, Jeanne Lavender, Linda Little, Ruth McCrary, Justin McGowan, Matt Orwat, Tonya Pippin, Caren Prichard, Susan Roberts, Lucinda Simonson, David Solger, Sandy Solger, Tracey Sullivan and Jerry Tyre.
Take Stock in Children, a Florida-based nonprofi t, has more than 7,823 volunteer mentors who work with at-risk students throughout the state to help them succeed in school. TSIC scholars sign a pledge to maintain high academic standards,
remain drug and crime free and meet regularly with their mentor. About 92 percent of Take Stock students graduate from high school, with 87 percent going onto college. “A mentor can have a lasting and profound effect on a child’s life,” Smith said.
The local program at Chipola is currently seeking mentors in Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Liberty counties. To learn more, contact Mary Helen Smith at 718-2428 or fi nd a county program at TakeStockinChildren.org.
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The Washington-Holmes Technical Center Foundation recently received a $2,500 Community Funding Grant from the Atkins Foundation. The Atkins Foundation was established in 2006 to give back to the communities in which their employees live and work. They based their model for giving on the concept of “community, itself.” The Foundation primarily supports community initiatives focused on education and response to natural disasters. Special consideration is given to programs that promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). They strongly encourage support of local non-profi t IRS Section 501(c)(3) organizations target programs, especially those that demonstrate a track record for success.
The Washington-Holmes Technical Center Foundation provides scholarships and assistance to students who plan to attend or are presently attending Washington-Holmes Technical Center. Founded in 1987, the WHTC
Foundation certainly qualifi es for this grant based on their track record of success over the years. In the last fi scal year, the foundation provided assistance to 66 students in 18 programs at WHTC, and 50 students the year
before. The most active WHTC programs with students receiving grants were licensed practical nurse, pharmacy tech and cosmetology. This Atkins donation is intended to increase interest in STEM programs at WHTC.
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BETHLEHEM — Though they be but little, they are fi erce. The varsity Lady Wildcats of Bethlehem High School showed their fangs and scraped a vic-tory against the Central High School Lady Jaguars during their high school basketball Homecoming match Jan. 18.
The Lady Wildcats held a substantial lead in the fi rst period, ending with a score of 11-4.
The Lady Jaguars quick-ly began to pick up their pace, ending the fi rst half only 3 points behind with a score of 13-16, but they kept up their momentum to soon surpass the Lady Wildcats for a 30-27 lead.
The Lady Wildcats quickly retaliated and after a ferocious struggle came out the victor with a fi nal score of 49-42.
The varsity Wildcats had more of a struggle against the Jaguars in boys basket-ball that evening. The Jag-uars held a 13-point lead at the end of the fi rst period with a score of 18-5 and a 25-point lead at the end of the fi rst half with a score of 39-14.
The Wildcats picked up the pace during the second half, gaining some of their footing back and closing some of the divide. The Jaguars had a 14-point lead at the end of the third pe-riod, 50-36, and a 13-point lead to end the game with a score of 59-46.
The Lady Wildcats will face the Lady Bobcats of Paxton High School at 2:30 p.m. today, Jan. 22, at Pax-ton High School.
The Wildcats also will be up against the Bobcats of Paxton High School at 1 p.m. today.
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CHIPLEY — Energy hummed in the Chipley High School auditorium as the Chipley High School Lady Tigers varsity team squared off against the Lady Chiefs of Northview High School during Senior Night on Jan. 17.
The Lady Tigers started fi erce, fi nishing the fi rst period with a 10-point lead of 19-9, and con-tinued to show their dominance throughout, ending the fi rst period with a score of 41-12.
After the fi rst half, the Lady Tigers kept a steady pace, holding a 38-point lead at the end of the third period, and just as the Lady Chiefs were starting to catch their stride, the Lady Tigers wrapped up with spectacular win of 61-20.
The Lady Tigers’ faced the Lady Blue Dev-ils of Holmes County High School at 3 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Holmes County High School gymnasi-um. Results were not available at press time.
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Above, the Bethlehem Lady Wildcats face off against the Central Lady Jaguars during their Homecoming match Jan. 18. At right, the varsity boys squad squares off against the Jaguars.
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At left, Chipley High School’s Lady Tigers faced off against Northview High School’s Lady Chiefs in high school basketball Jan. 17. Above, fans were treated to a colorful presentation of music and dance.
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Jennie Finch coming for softball campMARIANNA — Area
softball players will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to work with softball superstar Jennie Finch and four other professional players Jan. 25-26 at the Chipola College softball field.
The two-day Chipola camp will include instruction each day with lunch on Saturday.
The Skills Camp will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 25. Players will learn to practice like a champion, play like a champion and live like a champion. Finch and other softball greats will lead a full day of personal instruction covering all aspects of softball.
The camp will continue from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 26. Skills camp coaches will include Finch, Kat Dodson, Ivy Renfroe, Lauren Gibson and Raven Chavanne.
Campers will receive lunch on Saturday, a camp T-shirt, a personalized softball and a certificate of participation.
For information, call Kelly Brookins at 718-2468, Belinda Hendrix at 718-2358 or Jimmy Hendrix at 573-1508.
Spring into Vegetable Gardening
BONIFAY — The Holmes County Extension Office will have an interactive video series for novice gardeners from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 4 in the extension office conference room. Cost will be $30 per person or $45 per couple. Anyone interested can call the extension office at 547-1108.
2014 baseball, softball signups
CHIPLEY —Chipley has begun baseball and softball signups. Parents may sign their children up from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at City Hall. To play T-ball, children must be between 4 and 6 years old as of May 1, 2014. T-ball is open to
boys and girls for $47. Dixie Youth is open to
boys ages 7 to 12 as of May 1, 2014. Dixie Boys is open to boys ages 13 to 14 as of May 1, 2014. Dixie Girls is open to girls ages 7 to 14 as of Jan. 1, 2014. All Dixie league team registration will cost $42 before Jan 24. There will be a $5 late fee after Jan. 24. Every child who registers on time will be placed on a team. For more information, call Guy Lane at 638-6348 or 658-2773 or email [email protected].
Foxy Red Hatters meeting
BONIFAY — The Foxy Red Hatters will meet at 12:30 p.m. Jan 28 at the Holiday Restaurant.
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Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board will have its 2014 meetings at 1 p.m. Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14 Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11. On Sept. 11, the Governing Board will meet at 4 p.m. and a budget hearing will be at 5:05 p.m. Another Budget Hearing will be at 5:05 p.m. Sept. 25. All meetings will be at the district headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive in Havana.
Astronomy in the Park
MARIANNA — The Tallahassee Astronomical Society will present Astronomy in the Park at 9 p.m. Feb. 1 at Florida Caverns State Park. The society will be bringing a variety of large telescopes to view the amazing things afar in the universe. Bring binoculars and something to sit on. For more information, call 482-1228.
Chipola Baseball Alumni WeekendMARIANNA — Chipola
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invited to participate in the 2014 Chipola College Baseball Alumni Weekend set for Feb. 7-8. The weekend begins with two Chipola baseball games Feb. 7. Chipola plays Shelton State at 10 a.m. and Walters State at 1 p.m. A golf tournament featuring a four-person, scramble format tees off at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Indian Springs Golf Club. All golfers are invited to tee it up with current and former Major League Baseball alumni, sponsors and guests. A casual alumni social is set for 7 p.m. Friday.
Saturday’s events kick off with Chipola vs. Walters State at 10 a.m., followed by the annual Alumni Home Run Derby, Jersey Retirement Ceremony for 2013 MLB All-Star Patrick Corbin, a silent auction during the derby and MLB/MiLB autograph session to follow. The annual Alumni Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday with special guest speakers and entertainment to be announced. Head Coach Jeff Johnson and members of the Alumni Committee — Nathan Marks (’00), Andrew Gay (’07), Jason Barber (’06) — invite all former players and Chipola alumni to join them in supporting and participating in the weekend’s events.
“We want to stay in touch with as many of our alumni and fans of our program as possible,” said Chipola head coach Jeff Johnson. “We invite everyone to participate in our Alumni Weekend to have a great time and support our Chipola Indians.”
For information, visit www.chipola.edu or call Johnson at 718-2237.
Beef conference and trade show
MARIANNA — The 29th annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show will be Feb. 12 at the Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center, 2741 Pennsylvania Ave. The event begins with registration and the Trade Show opening at 7:30 a.m.
and concludes at 1:30 p.m. The program begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends with a steak lunch. A $10-per-person registration fee is payable at the door.
For more information, contact Doug Mayo at 482-9620 or [email protected].
Graceville artist’s work on display
MARIANNA — Graceville artist Keith Martin Johns will display original works highlighting the natural beauty and culture of Florida in an exhibition in the Chipola College Center for the Arts, through Feb. 14.
For more than 30 years, Johns has painted exquisite and timeless landscapes filled with wildlife and birds through the backwaters of rivers and creeks to wetlands and coastal beaches. His Florida Collection of more than 350 images has been a lifetime endeavor to capture the worth, value and expression of the familiar Florida background in which this fourth-generation native grew up.
Johns’ work also represents the pioneer spirit of people who forged out agriculture in the citrus, fishing, cracker cattle and horse industry. He operates a gallery in Graceville. More information and photos are available at www.keithmartinjohns.com.
Viewing also is available by appointment, by calling 718-2277.
Relay For Life team meeting
CHIPLEY — Relay For Life of Holmes/Washington County will have a team meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at Pattillo’s, on the campus of the Washington-Holmes Tech Center. For more information, call Connie Smelcer at 703-9977.
Quilt ShowDEFUNIAK SPRINGS —
“Quilting: Our Roots & Our Wings,” featuring quilts made by members of the Chautauqua Quilters Guild Inc. and Holmes Valley Quilters, will be 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 21-22 at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center, 361 N. 10th St. There will be several vendors, demos, antique quilts, an Opportunity quilt, door prizes and more.
For more information, contact Lesa at [email protected] or 585-2796, or visit http://chautauquaquiltersguild.com.
CHS students to perform ‘Grease’CHIPLEY — Chipley High
School music theater students will perform their spring musical, “Grease,” at 7 p.m. April 10-12. For more information, call 638-6100.
HCHS to perform ‘Decades of Music’BONIFAY — The Holmes
County High School Chorus will present “Decades of Music” March 13-15 at the HCHS auditorium.
Walk, Run, Glow 5KCHIPLEY – The Northwest
Florida Community Hospital and the Washington County Rehab and Nursing Center will sponsor “Walk, Run, Glow 5K: Lighting the way for a Cure” at 6 p.m. March 15 at NFCH. The participation fee is $20 for early registration by Feb. 14 or $25 after. Registration by Feb. 14 will guarantee the participant a T-shirt. Packets can be picked up from 1-4 p.m. March 10 at WRNC or 3-5 p.m. March 14 at NFCH. Packets will also be available on the day of the race from 4-5:30 p.m. For more information, call Christa at 326 or Dena at 638-1610.
Earth DayMARIANNA — Bring
the Family and enjoy the annual Earth Day Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22 at Florida Caverns State Park. There will be many displays, exhibits, walks and programs highlighting the unique plants and animals of the park.
HCHS spring musical planned
BONIFAY — Holmes County High School drama students will present their spring musical May 8-10, 12 and 15 at the HCHS auditorium. The title will be announced at a later date.
2014 Relay For Life CHIPLEY — The 2014
Holmes/Washington County Relay For Life will be 6 p.m. May 16 to 6 a.m. May 17 at the Pals Park soccer field. For more information, call Connie Smelcer at 703-9977.
Relay For Life Wrap-Up Party
CHIPLEY — Relay For Life of Holmes/Washington County will have its 2014 Wrap-Up Party at 6 p.m. June 2 at Pattillo’s, on the campus of the Washington-Holmes Technical Center. For more information, call Connie Smelcer at 703-9977.
Healthy Cooking classes
BONIFAY — Free monthly healthy cooking demonstration classes are being sponsored by the Holmes County Health Department and University of Florida/IFAS Extension. The classes will be held at noon at the Holmes County Agriculture Center, 1173 E. U.S. 90, on the following dates: Jan. 22, Feb. 19, March 19, April 23, May 21 and June 18.
The classes will offer healthy cooking tips and alternatives for everyday meals, and food samples will be served. No registration is required. Extension programs are open to everyone. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, contact the extension office, 547-1108, (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771) at least five working days before the class.
For more information, call Leann Jones at 547-8500, ext. 240.
Nutrition classBONIFAY — The
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Exercise classBONIFAY — The
Holmes County Health Department is offering free aerobic dance classes from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Holmes County Agriculture Center. Anyone is welcome to attend. Call Leann Jones with any questions at 547-8500, ext. 240.
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HOLMES/WASHINGTON COUNTY — As of the start of 2014, the Relay For Life of Holmes/Washington County is up to 19 teams on its way to a goal of 40 teams. We are only 21 teams away from goal. The 2014 Relay will begin at 6 p.m. May 16 and conclude at 11 a.m. May 17 at Pals Park in Chipley to celebrate those who have beaten cancer and remember those who have lost the battle.
Teams that have signed up so far are Atkins, Chipley High School, Community South Credit Union Chipley, Gilley’s Family Opry, Holmes County
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Gilley’s Family Opry has raised $800, Wells Fargo has raised $748, Chipley High School has raised $659, Washington County Health Department has raised $556, Walking Warriors has raised $ 375, Vernon Elementary School Lil’ Jackets have raised $320, West Florida Electric has raised $300, Krafty Katz has raised $200, Holmes County Sheriff ’s Office has raised $70, The Sanctuary has raised $50, and Atkins has raised $40.
The following teams have not raised any money as of Jan. 15: Community South Credit Union, Kate Smith Elementary School, Northwest Florida Reception Center, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Vernon Middle School,
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For more information, call Christa at 326-0785 or Dena at 638-1610.
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MARIANNA — The Chipola College Welding program recently donated five welding machines to Liberty County High School.
LCHS has numerous students enrolled in a welding program at the high school but are awaiting federal grant funds to purchase equipment.
The Chipola donation includes one multi-process machine, two MIG machines and two stick welding machines.
LCHS principal Aaron Day, says, “We are so thankful to Chipola for helping our students. We will put this equipment to use immediately.”
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Andrews, Joanna Arriaza, Tara Baxley, Isaac Berry, Qua’mauri Boston, Noah Burdeshaw, Raza Carpino, Jeremiah Carswell, Kendarrius Claiborne, Scarlette Clark, Colton Corbin, Cole Dillard, Solomon Dye, Allison Edenfield, Ian Finch, Sampson Foxworth, Malik Franklin, Lane Gainey, Austin Granger, Erik Green, Jay-Lyn Jennings, Gabriel Jimenez, Ashley Joiner, Nadia Kent, Savannah Kent, Margaret Largacci, Malachi Leffler, Darian Leonberger, Caleb Meredith, Madeline Munroe, Landon Paige, Zoe Pezanowski, Austin Piguet, Connor Prescott, Logan Pumphrey, Alyssia Rhodes, Maryellen Smith, Natalie Spencer, Zackary Syfrett, Justus Valdovinos, Sara White, Matthew Whitehead and Ashlynn Williams
Sixth Grade — Chase
Aycock, Taylor Barbee, Zachary Benkoczy, Bobbie Durta, Nakia Embry, Olivia Floyd, Laura Beth Gage, Trayson Gardner, Jenna Gilmore, Abbie Grissett, Hannah Hailes, Ashleigh Hicks, Nevaeh Jenkins, Ethan Justice, Brennan Louderback, Lindsay Moore, Bailey Paterson, Caitlyn Porter, Fallon Standland, Simona Swaney, Kylee Swanson, Nathan Swanson, Olivia Wall, Madilynne Webb, Ian Weeks, Samantha Whitaker, Gage White, Caleb Wiggins and Sawyer Wilson
Seventh grade — Caleb Beckley, Yonna Bellemy, Austin Berry, Hailey Bliss, Nathaniel Bowen, Cassidy Boyett, Emily Broom, Kathryn Burdeshaw, Ashton Carter, Stephen Chomos, Kolton Cox, Kaitlin Cumbie, Wesley Curry, Kelvin Dean, Trevor Hartzog, Macey Kirkland, Andrew Lawton, Cullan Murray, Sara Padgett, Courtney Potter, Dylan
Rudd, Abby Sapp, Grant Smelcer, Hollie Smith, Ashten Tharp, Logan Walters and Elijah Wells
eighth Grade — Hudson Black, Marley Booker, Danny Bouton, Breanna Brackin, Sierra Brock, Joshua Bruner, Cameron Carter, Lila Chan, Kaci Compton, Addie Cook, Mason Cook, Cameron Cope, Austin Dixon, Jamera Green, Natoya Guilford, Noah Gustason, Shyzianna Guster, Jamila Hogan, Andrew Jeffries, Kaylee Jeffries, William Kolmetz, Eric Lampley, Hailey Land, Emma Largacci, Elijah Nelson, Levi Paige, Rishi Patel, Wyatt Patterson, Haylee Patton, Carlisha Robertson, Caleb Sloan, Taquwan Sorey, Heather Stephens, Jaqueline Stewart, Anastasia Stoker, Kyndal Syfrett, Mackenzie Thompson, Jacob Whitehead, Dylan Williams, Haylee Williams, Angela Willis and Jamison York
SPecIAl TO THe NewS
Richard Vann is Chipola College’s Career Employee for December. Vann has worked in the college Physical Plant since 2010. Here, Vann (right) is congratulated by Louy Harris, Capital Projects & Facilities Administrator.
DeceMBeR cAReeR eMPlOyee
Chipola donates welding machines to Liberty County High
SPecIAl TO THe NewS
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SPecIAl TO THe NewS
The Chipola College Foundation recognized outgoing Foundation president Shirl Williams at the Foundation’s end of year banquet. Here, Foundation Director Julie Fuqua (left) presents a gift to Williams.
SHIRl wIllIAMS RecOGNIzeD By cHIPOlA FOuNDATION
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Red Hill UMC Mission SupperBONIFAY — Red Hill United
Methodist Church will be holding their fi rst Mission Supper for 2014 on Jan. 24. The Menu will be Catfi sh Fillets, Smoked Chicken, Baked Beans, Cheese Grits, Coleslaw, Dessert and Tea. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. Dine in or Carry Out. Donations are accepted. If you have any questions please call Linda Yarbrough at 334-684-3106 after 5:30 p.m.
Harris Chapel Gospel SingCARYVILLE — Harris Chapel
Holiness Church will be holding a Gospel Sing at 7 p.m. on Jan. 24. The sin will be featuring The Maharreys. For more information call Pastor Norman Harris at 547-3888.
Pastor AppreciationCHIPLEY — 5th United Holiness
Church will be honoring their pastor, Elder Billy Wilson and fi rst Lady Janice Wilson with their 15th year appreciation at 4 p.m. on Jan 25. The guest speaker will be Bishop Arthur Fulton of United Holiness Inc., Americus, Ga. The event will climax at 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 with guest speaker, Minister Otis Forbes of Heart of God Ministries, Donalsonville, Ga.
Old Mt. Zion hosts a video showing
PONCE DE LEON — Old Mt Zion Baptist Church of Ponce de Leon will be hosting a video showing of Evolution vs. God at 5 p.m., on Sunday evening Jan. 26. The pastor and congregation would like to invite you to come and be encouraged by this video. The church is located at 1918 Old Mt Zion Rd Ponce de Leon, FL 32455.
Faith EVENTS
Our founding Fathers loved God and freedom. Thus they wrote and brought to life the greatest Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights ever imagined because it was based on the Bible which taught them that all men were created in the image of God. According to our Declaration of Independence, “all men... are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are LIFE, LIBERTY and the PURSUIT of happiness.” This order is very signifi cant as life is the fi rst God-given right of every human being. If you don’t have life, you certainly cannot enjoy liberty or pursue happiness.
Because of this great leadership in the beginning, God truly blessed this great land of the free and the brave. But just as other countries that God had blessed so abundantly, the people began to stray, and worship other gods. Even churches which claimed to be Christian began to introduce false gods of prosperity and selfi shness to the world, Santa Claus replaced the message of the greatest gift ever given, The Easter bunny and the hunt of colorful eggs replaced the need for a Savior, spooks and treats replaced the truth about Satan and the warning that he is out to destroy everything and everyone through trickery. Men standing in great sanctuaries and coliseums, writing books, receiving applause for their dramatic speaking and writing abilities replaced a focus on the ever reliable Word of God and His Son Who gave His all that all could have eternal life.
With the deterioration of the local church and the family, government followed suit and replaced the teaching of a God Who creates all things with the atheistic teaching of evolution. After a couple generations of being taught that there was no God, those children became the decision makers and realized if there was no God, there was no need for prayer in school, which allow respect and commitment to leave the premises, taking with it the regard for life.
On Jan. 22, 1973, the Supreme Court accepted what the population had already accepted, that life has no value. Unfortunately, with the “Roe v. Wade” ruling our God-given right to life in America ended and gave way to our “culture of death.” More innocent human beings are put to death everyday than those who died in the 9/11 attacks - 3,000. Abortion ends the lives of more than 1.2 million children in America every year. Fully 22 percent of all pregnancies end in abortion. The overwhelming majority of those innocent children, who are suppose to be protected by the Constitution, are sacrifi ced on the alter of convenience. Over 50 MILLION children have been murdered by abortion since that Supreme Court ruling, with the majority of it being paid for with our tax dollars. Even more sad is the fact that we not only pay for these innocent children to be murdered here in America, we also pay for it to happen world wide.
With these heart breaking staggering numbers from the Family Research Council, do we have to ask why God has allowed us to have leadership in this country which has led us back into being a slave nation with a national debt which
cannot even be conceived in our minds. Why we have a President and Secretary of State who say they are ready to sign agreements with the UN to abolish all land and small gun ownership all over the world, including America.
No, there is no reason to ask these questions and many more that could be asked, because we know the answer. As was stated by our current President fi ve years ago, “we are no longer a Christian nation.” We have turned our back on the God Who has so richly blessed us in the past, as we honored Him. But today, because of the people we have become, God has allowed us to become no more than a third world country which eats its own. For the last few years we must admit as a nation we have been on life support as a nation, but because of our sins, full Cardiac Arrest will and must take place soon.
Yes, there is hope on the horizon for those who will return to worshipping the One true God and His Son, Jesus Christ, as it is evident that Christ is soon coming for His Bride. But until that time, we who know the truth must take a strong stand and proclaim His Word, and the truth about life. The
killing of innocent children for the convenience of others is not about politics, it’s about selfi shness and a disregard for life and the Creator of life. It should break your heart that this continues as it does in this land that has been so blessed by God Almighty. Actually it ought to make us sick at our stomach.
Morris H Chapman once wrote, “It is the duty and privilege of every Christian in the U.S. to refl ect God’s will in the civil arena. May God grant us mercy for not doing so in the past, and strength to do so now.” If God has allowed you to see the truth of His word, don’t stop sharing the truth of His Word, even though it may seem others can’t hear, and please don’t stop praying for our nation and our leaders and vote accordingly. Display the “Choose Life” license plate that shows your support for adoption of children rather than murder. Invest your time and money in your local Pregnancy Crisis Center, so others can fi nd the truth.
“These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren” (Proverbs 6:16-19 NKJV ).
These thoughts have been brought to you “From the Heart of Tim Hall”, “timothyjhall.org”, Senior Pastor, Gully Springs Baptist Church, P.O. Box 745, 2824 Highway 90 West Bonifay, FL 32425. E-mail: [email protected]
FROM THE HEARTTim Hall
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Charles Edward “Capt Chuck” Yawn, 81, of Graceville died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, in Marianna at Chipola Nursing Pavilion. He served in the U.S. Army, lived in Panama City for more than 30 years and resided in Graceville for the past six years. He was a boat captain with the Anderson and Davis Fleets. He also worked on oil rigs.
He is preceded in death by brothers, John l., James M., Harvey A., George P. Yawn and sisters, Mildred C. Harwood and Hazel Joy Yawn.
He is survived by one brother, Howard P. Yawn; sisters, Ellie B. Huff and Dorothy G. Ajlani all of Gainesville and host of nephews and nieces.
Funeral service were
at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church. Interment followed in Collins Mill Cemetery in Graceville with James & Lipford Funeral Home of Graceville directing. Family received friends Tuesday one hour prior to service at the church. Expressions of Sympathy made be made at www.jamesandlipford.com.
Charles e. Yawn
Marilyn B. Clark, of Grand Ridge died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at The Covenant Hospice Center in Panama City. She was 67. She was born in Blue Earth, Minn., and moved to Jackson County at the age of three where she has lived the reminder of her life. Marilyn was a homemaker and attended Grace United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Clark; parents, George Arthur Bennett and Freda Donough Bennett
and brother, Roger Bennett.She is survived by two
sons, Mark and Carl Clark both of Grand Ridge; two daughters, Jo-Jo Lawrence of Grand Ridge and Vicki Clark of Tallahassee; two sisters, Wanda Ellis (Ed) of Marianna and Marlene Ellis (Earl) of Altha; one brother, Everett Bennett (Barbara) of Warner Robins, Ga.; three granddaughters, D.J. Lawrence, Amber Clark, and Cassie Clark all of Grand Ridge and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be
at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel. Burial will follow in the Cypress Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family received friends Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneral homes.com.
Marilyn B. Clark
Joan Shepard of Graceville died Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, at her residence, she was 72. Joan was a native of Evansville, Ind., she moved to Graceville in 1974. She was head cashier for many years with IGA and Piggly Wiggly grocery stores in Graceville. She was a member of Graceville First Baptist Church where she enjoyed being a part of The Dorcas Sunday School Class.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Miller Tharp and four brothers, Royal Stevens, Jack, Pete, and Earl Miller.
She is survived by her son, Michael Shepard of Tallahassee; daughter, Patty Shepard Crutchfield and husband, William of Graceville; three grandchildren, Brandon Shepard, Jessica Crutchfield Woodham and husband, Matt and Drew Crutchfield; one
great-grandchild, Analee Woodham; special friends, Priscilla Jernigan, Cynthia Jackley, Carol Heisler and Dorothy Wisler and members of her Sunday School class.
Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, at First Baptist Church in Graceville with the Rev. Tim Folds officiating. Interment was in Marvin Chapel Cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing. Family received friends Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, from 5 to 7 p.m. at James & Lipford Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make memorial contributions to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 565 Graceville, FL 32440 or “My Fathers Closet”, 5374 Cliff Street, Graceville, FL 32440. Expressions of Sympathy made be made at www.jamesandlipford.com,
Joan shepardWilliam Cecil Mayo,
of Graceville died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, in Campbellton-Graceville Hospital, he was 86. Cecil served in the U.S. Army and lived in Graceville for the past 38 years. He was a diesel mechanic for Stone Container Company.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
He is survived by one son, Steve Mayo of Wewahitchka; two daughters, Cecilia Patterson of Mexico Beach and Jennie Durden of Graceville; 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral service were at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 at James & Lipford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Vickery Cemetery in Marianna with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing. Family received friends Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. at James & Lipford Funeral Home. Expressions of Sympathy made be made at www.jamesandlipford.com.
William C. Mayo
Herman Paul Folse, 87, of Bonifay, died Jan. 17, 2014.
Memorialization was by cremation with Sims Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Herman P. Folse
Florence Irene Harris, 60, of Bonifay, died Jan. 10, 2014.
Memorialization was by cremation with Peel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Florence i. Harris
Frances Inez Crawford died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Ala. She was 75. Inez was born and raised in Marianna, where she earned her AA from Chipola Junior College. She worked at Beggs and Lane Law Firm in Pensacola as a legal secretary where she retired. Inez loved God, her family, reading, antiques and chocolate.
She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Shiver, and her mother Miami Linton Shiver.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Calvin Crawford of Marianna; one daughter, Susan Crawford, of Tallahassee; and two grandchildren, Chloe Nelson and Jacob Nelson of Tallahassee. Other survivors include several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 at 11 a.m., at First United Methodist Church of Marianna. Interment followed in Cypress Cemetery with James
& Sikes Funeral Homes Maddox Chapel directing. The family received friends at the church one hour prior to the service at the church. Please note that all times are Central Standard Time. The family requests that flowers be omitted. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to First United Methodist Church, Marianna. Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneral homes.com.
Frances i. Crawford
Charles LaGerald Hendrix, 72, of Bonifay, passed away Jan. 12, 2014 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born Dec. 10, 1941 in Bonifay to the late William Edward Hendrix and Flossie Marie Yohn Hendrix.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hendrix was preceded in death by two brothers, Donnell Hendrix and Buddy Hendrix.
Mr. Hendrix is survived by his wife, Carolyn Harris Hendrix of Bonifay; one son, Tony Sowell and wife Loretta of Bonifay; two
daughters, Sherry Moore and husband Mike of Bonifay, Pamela Hendrix and fiancé Clifton Mancill of Bonifay; five grandchildren, Emily McAdams and husband Jesse, Mika Moore, Mikayla Moore, Autumn ‘Tootsie’ Hendrix and River Hendrix; one great-granddaughter, Emma Rose McAdams; three brothers, Jeff Hendrix and wife Linda of Samson, Ala., Gerald Hendrix and wife Karen of Westville and Phillip Hendrix and wife Maryann of Bonifay; five sisters, Irna Lou Jernigan of Wausau,
Connie Fairchild and husband James of Bonifay, Betty Leavins of Geneva, Ala., Kay Trammell and husband Park of Westville and Donna Sue Wesner of Bonifay and several nieces a