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imes T Advertiser HOLMES COUNTY Wednesday, JUNE 12, 2013 Bethlehem Class of 2013 graduates B1 www.bonifaynow.com Volume 123, Number 9 50¢ For the latest breaking news, visit BONIFAYNOW.COM IN BRIEF Summer Food Program available BONIFAY — The Holmes District School Summer Food Program will begin today, June 12, and end July 3. This program is free to all school-aged students and will include breakfast and lunch. It will be offered at Bonifay, Ponce de Leon, Bethlehem and Poplar Springs elementaries. Family Dollar plans move forward 547-9414 | @WCN_HCT email@example.com BONIFAY — Bonifay City Council approved plans to move forward with building the new Family Dollar at the intersection of State Road 79 and Veterans Boulevard. The plans were presented Monday by engineering firm Hatch Mott MacDonald, and they were approved pending fulfillment of all state and city requirements. "It is going to be an 8,230-squarefoot facility and lines up with Veterans Boulevard," said Brian Justice with Hatch Mott MacDonald. "All of our BONIFAY CITY COUNCIL By CECILIA SPEARS permits are done, with some pending but most cleared." The council approved Hatch Mott MacDonald's request to waive half of the impact fee for a larger line under the pretense the city could use the larger line to support more business and residential growth in that area. In other business, the council approved Resolution 13-15, which allows the state attorney to prosecute those who are in violation of city ordinances. "It's what will allow us to enforce our new ordinances throughout the city with civil action," said Bonifay CECILIA SPEARS | Times-Advertiser See FAMILY DOLLAR A2 Lora Ponds, representing the Bonifay Down Home Street Festival, presented a check for $2,000 to the Bonifay Police Department and $3,000 to the Bonifay Fire Department from a portion of the money raised from last year's event. Mt. Zion church plans yard sale Independent Baptist Church will have a huge yard sale at 7 a.m. Saturday at the church, on Highway 2. Items include doors with frame, tools, baby items and more. Hot dog plates will be served for a donation. All proceeds go to the church, and the sale will be held rain or shine. ESTO — Mt. Zion ADVENTURES IN READING Plans underway for new schools From Staff Reports BONIFAY — The Holmes County School District is in the preliminary stage of applying to the Florida State Department of Education for a new K-8 education complex for Bonifay, Superintendent Eddie Dixon told the Holmes County District School Board during their June 4 meeting. It will feature a kindergarten to fifth grade and grades 6-8 facility built side-by-side. The proposed facility will be designated as a shelter by the Florida Emergency Management for use during hurricanes, tropical storms and other weather emergencies including man-made or technological emergencies. "We're still in the preliminary stage of development, so a projected time and place haven't been established yet," Dixon said. "We're still exploring location options." He said the estimated cost is $25 million to build both facilities, which will hold 1,400 students. "This will allow for some growth if need be," Dixon said. "Right now we have 800 students in the elementary school and 500 in the middle school. Our kindergarten classes are growing, though I can't give you a definite reason as to why." The new facility would be able to hold more students and would double as a "special needs shelter," Dixon said. "That's how states are building their facilities now — to double as these special needs shelters to withstand category 3 and 4 hurricanes," he said. "More so is the fact that those two schools are just worn out. All in all, we're all very excited to get this process underway." Bass Tournament slated for Saturday SUNNY HILLS — The inaugural AMIKids "Million Dollar" Bass Fishing Tournament will be Saturday at Gap Pond in Sunny Hills. The event is hosted by Capital City Bank and Gulf Power, and sponsors are being sought. Call Wayland Fulford at 415-4420 for more information. CECILIA SPEARS | Times-Advertiser See BRIEF A2 The Holmes County Public Library kicked off its summer reading program June 6 with Children's Educational Theater Productions presenting "Neframimi and the Magical Pyramid," which includes a live story-theater with music, singing, giant puppets and participation from young visitors. Thursday's production will be "Going Wild for Reading" and will involve live animals indigenous to Florida. INDEX Arrests ................................. A2 Opinion ................................ A4 Outdoors .............................. A8 Sports .................................. A9 Extra.................................... B1 Faith .................................... B4 Obituaries ............................ B5 Classifieds ............................ B7 DMH assesses its fair market value 547-9414 | @WCN_HCT email@example.com BONIFAY — Because the Florida Legislature recently passed House Bill 711, Doctors Memorial Hospital, along with thousands of other community hospitals, has been mandated to assess the hospital's fair market value. The bill requires that any county, district or municipal hospital requiring a governing board look into the possible benefits to the community from the sale or lease of their hospital to a nonprofit or for-profit entity before a deadline of June 30. Patrick Simers, executive vice president of Principle Valuation LLC, which specializes in the ap- By CECILIA SPEARS "During our finding, the overall value and net value of the hospital was very positive. The overall assessment was that it was best not to sell the hospital and that it should remain a community hospital." Patrick Simers Principle Valuation LLC praisal of health care facilities, said Doctors Memorial Hospital was one of 3,000 facilities that already has completed its evaluations and that it was only because of the mandatory House Bill 711 that the hospital completed the evaluation. "This was a fair market value assessment to compare community-ran hospitals to other hospitals of similar size and capacity," Simers said. "During our finding, the overall value and net value of the hospital was very positive. Phone: 850-547-9414 Web site: bonifaynow.com Fax: 850-547-9418 See DMH A2 See SCHOOLS A2 WASHINGTON I HOLMES I JACKSON Lhe{e[ce{| h[er[ce hek{ahwkae| TRI-COUNT Y 2013 Winners and Finalists will be announced in the June 26th edition of the Washington County News and the Holmes County Times-Advertiser A2 | Holmes County Times-Advertiser Local to the Panhandle Patriotic Celebration 2013. "It's the one put on by the Holmes County Ministerial Association every year with their large ďŹ reworks display and free food and games for the family,â€? Mayor Lawrence Cloud said. "We've donated $200 to them every year in the past, and they've done a lot for the city.â€? The council also approved advertising to bid out resurfacing St. John's Road from County Road 173 to State Road 79. "We need to get this done,â€? council member Roger Brooks said. "It's been earmarked to be done, and its just been sitting there.â€? The next scheduled Bonifay City Council meeting is set for 6 p.m. June 24 at Bonifay City Hall. The following arrests were made May 26 to June 8 in Holmes County. Sarah Evon Forrester, 26, possession of an imitation controlled substance Jessica Ashley Gauntt, Emad Suliman Alfehaid, 27, out of county warrant 22, no valid driver's license Washington County Gregory Andrews, 42, Ramone Luis Gonzalez, 29, driving while license suspended hold for Hillsborough or revoked, out of county Christopher Matthew Hale, warrant 23, domestic battery Clinton Banks, 46, hold for Tanya Jean Heaslet, 39, Hillsborough domestic violence battery Johnny Ray Baxley, 33, Mary E. Hopkins, 57, dealing in stolen property, violation of probation on grand theft in Washington issuing worthless checks County Sean Marcus Hughes, 24, William Everett Blocker, violation of state probation on 46, violation of probation on trafďŹ cking meth batters Angelia Knight Jackson, 48, Jimmy Lee Bolden, 28, driving under the inuence with violation of probation on property damage burglary, violation of probation Curtis Anthony Jackson, 33, on grand theft, violation of domestic violence child abuse probation of fraudulent use of Josh Wayne Kelly, 31, hold personal identiďŹ cation for prison transport service Contessa Brewer-Roche, 23, Lindsey Nicole Lacayo, affray 22, false information to law Brian Brooks, 18, felony enforcement ofďŹ cer, resisting battery arrest without violence, retail Tracy Nichole Bruner, 20, theft violation of probation Veronica Iris Lacy, 30, hold Eric Shawn Brunson, 36, for Texas transport domestic violence battery Wanda Jewell Langford, Joshua David Burkhead, 65, failure to appear on issuing 30, felony worthless checks Robert Anthony Burkhardt, Shane Anthony Locklear, 20, hold for transport 28, violation of probation on Terry Neal Cain, 27, retail possession of meth theft, armed burglary, grand Stephanie A. Lowe, 23, theft, criminal mischief hold for prison transport Charles Carter, 28, driving David Allen Mahon, 33, while license suspended or domestic battery revoked Lori Mann, 36, domestic Dustin Chanler Chahan, 23, violence battery hold for Hillsborough Julee Michelle Manning, Kathy Ann Chandler, 24, 23, domestic battery violation of probation on Jeffery Ryan Marshall, 28, issuing worthless checks hold for prison transport service Roger Dale Chapman, 54, Juan Jose Martinez, 28, no in for court valid drivers license Edward Eugene Clark, 38, Efrain Gilberto Medinahold for Hillsborough Smith, 36, criminal use of Andre Tyrone Crouch, 26, personal information, driving hold for Hillsborough on expired drivers license Devon Lee Dees, 21, Josef Franklin Munday, 20, violation of probation on hold for prison transport service battery by detainee Michael Charles Lynwood Denton, 51, Newsome,44, felony battery domestic violence battery Richard Oeosco, 21, hold Lloyd Alan Edwards, 39, for Texas transport driving under the inuence Jessica Caye Palma, 22, out Anthony Jaymes Eggleston, of county warrant 20, violation of probation Cody James Parrish, 26, Roy Fears, 48, entered by prohibited acts controlled accident, violation of probation substance, prohibition against on domestic violence giving a false name, out of Wednesday, June 12, 2013 FAMILY DOLLAR from page A1 Police Chief Chris Wells. Lora Ponds, representing the Bonifay Down Home Street Festival, presented a check for $2,000 to the Bonifay Police Department and $3,000 to the Bonifay Fire Department from a portion of the money raised from last year's event. "We've had yet another successful year and just wanted to thank the community for all of their love and support,â€? Ponds said. "Sonny Shroyer sent an autographed picture to the 'great city of Bonifay' and thanked them for showing him so much loving kindness.â€? She said with the money raised, they also were able to give a scholarship to a local student and donate $800 to this year's Relay for Life of Holmes County. The council approved donating $200 Arrest REPORT county warrant Alex Gene Payne, 22, entered for court Victoria Nicole Pettit, 19, Possession of imitation substance Kristine Anne Pugh, violation of probation on driving while license suspended or revoked Vincent Ralph Regina, 48, hold for prison transport service Wilber H. Rich, 66, hold for Texas transport Patrick Eugene Robinson,21, violation of probation on grand theft, violation of probation on burglary Trinidy James Robinson, 24, violation of state probation on possession of meth, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia Candic C. Rushing, 37, hold for prison transport Cecilia Annette Sallas, 23, driving while license suspended or revoked Charles Jeremy Sasser, 33, disorderly conduct, resist an ofďŹ cer without violence James Smith, 27, no charges listed Richard Randy Smith, 40, hold for prison transport Anita Sorensen, 58, domestic violence felony battery by strangulation Ashley Sullivan, 24, violation of probation on possession of blank prescription Bud Eugene Thomas, 25, driving while license suspended or revoked second offense John V. Thrasher, 32, hold for prison transport Dalton Tyler Toole,24, cruelty to animals two counts, eeing and eluding Beaty Yeilding Upton, 18, armed robbery, grand theft Aaron Michael Vandyke, 20, forgery, uttering forged instruments Travis Lee Walker, 31, violation of probation Jeremy Keith Whitney, 21, violation of probation on driving under the inuence Willie Joseph Williams, 37, hold for Hillsborough Riley Caluph Wright, 28, violation of state probation on sell manufacture or delivery of meth, violation of probation on possession of meth SCHOOLS from page A1 Bonifay Middle School Principal Donald Etheridge said it was "long overdue.â€? "This school is over 50 years old,â€? Etheridge said. "Part of it opened in 1956, and the rest was open the year after that. It's been remodeled since then; however, the plumbing is still over 50 years old.â€? He said he looks forward to a new facility. "I think it is a very good thing,â€? he said. "With a new facility, we can have the proper equipment for teaching our students to live in a modern society.â€? DMH from page A1 The overall assessment was that it was best not to sell the hospital and that it should remain a community hospital.â€? He said the hospital was strong in its market. "If it was to be sold, they usually drop the community beneďŹ ts, which would be a shame because this hospital does a lot for the community,â€? Simers said. "With the amount of manhours they put in and their occupancy capacity, they are strong in their market right now.â€? He said the DMH Board of Trustees asked if there was a strong and compelling reason to sell, and he told them there was none. "The services they are providing to the community are far too invaluable,â€? Simers said. BRIEF from page A1 overnight. Contestants pay a boat fee, then the ones who catch the biggest ďŹ sh get prizes. VERNON — The Vernon Fire Sponsors are being sought. 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Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Local Holmes County Times-Advertiser | A3 Softball tournament to raise Vernon council to reduce meetings domestic violence awareness 638-0212 | @WCN_HCT email@example.com By RANDAL SEYLER 547-9414 | @WCN_HCT email@example.com CHIPLEY — The Washington-Holmes Domestic Violence Task Force will be holding a co-ed softball tournament at 8 a.m. on Saturday to raise money to build a shelter for battered women and their children. The tournament will be held at Pals Park in Chipley. "We're raising money because there isn't a shelter within a hundred miles for a woman and her children to escape an abusive relationship,â€? said Missy Sword Lee, Family Intervention Program Supervisor with Habilitative Services of Northwest Florida. "It's bad enough that they've found themselves in a harmful relationship, they don't need to pack up their things, quit their jobs, pull their kids out of school and have to move all the way to Panama City to ďŹ nd assistance.â€? By CECILIA SPEARS At the softball tournament there will be a concession stand hamburgers and hotdogs, which will be cooked by Community South Credit Union, and t-shirts for sell for $15. "It's amazing the support that has been given by the community,â€? said Lee. "We've already sold quite a few t-shirts.â€? She said they were also looking for volunteer scorekeepers and umpires. "All our volunteers will get a free lunch,â€? said Lee. The Washington-Holmes Domestic Violence Task Force holds a regular meeting the second Thursday of every month, alternating between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Washington-Holmes Technical Center. "This month it will be held at 12 p.m. at Patillo's restaurant in the middle of the WHTC campus and a free lunch will be served,â€? she said. "Next month we will meet at 6 p.m. at the Student Commons.â€? In September they will visit Washington and Holmes County's Board of County Commissioners with a proclamation acknowledging September as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In October they will hold a walk/vigil and a concert in memory of loved ones who have been affected by domestic violence. Lee also said that she is looking for anyone who would donate their house or facility as a shelter, explaining that they could receive no state funding until the shelter was successfully up and running for one year. "We're a 501(c)3 not for proďŹ t organization and any donation is tax deductible,â€? said Lee. "If there was someone that could be so kind as to donate their empty home for a shelter it would be a tremendous blessing.â€? For more information contact Lee at 596-3288. VERNON — There will be two fewer Vernon City Council meetings a month, beginning in July. "Sometimes I feel like we're meeting just to meet,â€? Councilman Tray Hawkins said Monday. The council discussed reducing the number of monthly meetings at its workshop on June 3. "We only have four new business items, and we just added one of those,â€? President Tina Sloan said. "I think we can do with just one workshop and one meeting a month,â€? Hawkins said. The council voted to hold its monthly workshop on third Mondays and its regular meeting on fourth Mondays, beginning in July. "We'll ďŹ nish up June with two more meetings,â€? City Clerk Dian Hendrix said, "then we will meet again on the third Monday in July.â€? The council members also declined a request from a water department customer to adjust her bill by $51.79. The resident said she had left her water hose on for three days by accident. "I don't think we should be changing people's bills. If we make an exception for one, then we have to do the same for everyone,â€? Hawkins said. "If we haven't been doing it, I don't think we need to start. This would set a precedent.â€? There was no motion made to approve the change, so the request was denied. Mayor Michelle Cook told the council the July 4 parade will be at 4 p.m. with line-up starting at 3 p.m. "We're still looking for vendors,â€? she said. "They can do anything except food.â€? Attorney Michelle Taggart of Chipley also submitted a proposal for services to the council on Monday. The city of Vernon has been without a city attorney since May 14. Sloan said the council members would discuss her proposal at the June 17 workshop and invited Taggart to that meeting. MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES Divorces Timothy David Hanes and Angela Newell Hanes Marell wins McFatter Memorial Award Special to Times-Advertiser BONIFAY — The Juli McFatter Memorial Award is given to one Outstanding Freshman each year at Holmes County High School and is based on academics, and academic achievements as well as community, school, and church involvement. 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In my years as a newlywed living in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Terrel Creel, their front porch also was used as a social gathering place. While Mr. Creel used the southern side porch and its swing for lounging, Mrs. Creel entertained several of the town ladies either on the front screen porch or just outside on the narrow lawn by the street on the east of their home. Their home was located just across the street north from the old jail, which is now parking for First Federal/Bank of Bonifay. Many afternoons would find several ladies to include Mrs. Vella Harrell, Mrs. Stella Creel's sister, Mrs. H.B. Douglas, Mrs. Bartow Driver, Mrs. Dr. Vara and the three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Young, Mrs. Daisy Young and Mrs. Ada Brett, cooling in the shade of the great oaks that used to line both sides of that corner. As a 20-year-old I often sat and listened to their conversations. I learned a lot about what Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Front porches once served as gathering places Recently, I posted In late summer, it held the on Facebook about the picked cotton waiting to pleasure of sitting on go to the gin. However, the the front porch at my old north end where the swing home place with niece was located Anita Russ Falmia, her was still used husband, Pat, and our to entertain son and daughter-indrop by law, Hiram and Judy. guests, Wilhemina Belcer mostly kin commented how that folks. It was brought back memories also Mama's of her childhood and how HAPPY CORNER escape Hazel Wells Tison from the she had fond memories of sitting on the front hot kitchen porch listening to the night after the noon meal was sounds. In her and my served to the working men childhood, the front porch and boys. In later years, served as the social center she liked to entertain her of the home. At our home, guests like granddaughter it served many other uses. in-law Judy or perhaps Because our front Melba Harris for "girl porch, which my Grandpa talk." Wells called the piazza, Many summer faced west, it wasn't used mornings found Mama much in the afternoons and us girls plus Grandma except to store the Wells, cousin Kathleen, hampers of peas waiting to Aunt Annie Wells or be carried to Panama City anybody else available on and Panama City Beach the front porch shelling or some other destination. peas to cook for the SPECIAL TO TIMES-ADVERTISER Beautifully designed patios encourage outdoor living, but nothing will take the place of the country house front porch where you sit out and listen to the frogs, crickets, cicadas, hoot or screech or barn owls, whippoorwill or chuck-will'swidow. was going on about town. Some might have called it gossip, but it was not vicious, nor particular juicy. But it helped me as a new resident to know the connection between families, who was married to whom, who had a baby too few months from the wedding date and other important stuff. After I had lived there for perhaps a year, Mrs. Creel, whom I consider my greatest mentor, told me she and Miss Vella had decided I was like them. I took that as a high compliment. It meant I was not "common," a word she used to describe people she felt didn't measure up to her standards. Though neither she nor her sister were snobs, like my mother, they knew there were people with whom we didn't associate. If they needed help, help them. Don't expect to make them friends. With all the hitchhikers, drifters and strays my Dad brought into our home, I think I'd already learned that. Whether the home's front entry was designated as a porch, a veranda, or a piazza (and I never knew why my grandpa used that term) they don't serve the same function as in years past. In the '50s the breezeway connecting the house and the garage became popular. With their jalousie windows and long narrow space, they never lent themselves to sitting and shelling peas. With the addition of air conditioning to our homes, we seldom sit outside. Airconditioned Florida rooms have become popular. Beautifully designed patios encourage outdoor living, but nothing will take the place of the country house front porch where you sit out and listen to the frogs, crickets, cicadas, hoot or screech or barn owls, whippoorwill or chuck-will's-widow. Anita reminded me of her late dad, James Russ, as she pointed out the difference the other night. I never get too old to learn something new, and sitting in the dark, quiet, front porch is a good place to learn. Letter to the EDITOR Studies show vegetarians live longer Dear editor, This week's issue of Time Magazine brings more documentation that vegetarians live longer than their meat-chomping friends. A six-year study of 70,000 Seventh-Day Adventists, published in the current issue of American Medical Association's prestigious Journal of Internal Medicine, found that vegetarians and vegans have a 12 percent lower risk of death. This is but the latest evidence linking meat consumption to diseases that kill 1.3 million Americans annually. It comes only two months after a discovery at the Cleveland Clinic that carnitine, contained in all meat products, is a major factor in heart failure. Similarly, an Oxford University study of almost 45,000 adults in last January's American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found vegetarians were 32 percent less likely to suffer from heart disease than people who ate meat and fish. A Harvard University study of 37,698 men and 83,644 women, in last year's Archives of Internal Medicine, concluded meat consumption raises the risk of total, heart and cancer mortality. Indeed, each of us can find his own fountain of youth by adopting a meat- and dairy-free diet. An internet search on "vegan recipes" or "live vegan" provides ample resources. Sincerely, Brock reunion not to be missed Saturday, June 15, is the date set for the 108th session of the annual Brock reunion. The event will he at the Holmes County Agriculture Center on U.S. 90 East of Bonifay. The noontime lunch, consisting of home-cooked, covered-dish special menus, is open for all to enjoy. The longtime family get-together is held in honor of Thomas Jefferson Brock, the patriarch of the pioneer Brock family, whose history and heritage runs deep and long in the annals of Washington County lineage. Thomas Jefferson PERRY'S Brock was born May PRATTLE 1, 1856. He married Perry Wells Nancy Jane Yates, whose date of birth was Sept. 29, 1954. The oldest child, of the couple's eight daughters and three sons, was Annie Virginia Brock Anderson, who was born on her father's 19th birthday, May 1, 1875. She married James Henry (Little Jim) Anderson on July 11, 1894, and they reared a large family in the Washington County area. This family was the subject of "Perry's Prattle" last year, preceding the historic family reunion. It paid honor to the oldest grandson, Kermit Millard Anderson, who was pictured in his World War I uniform, which he proudly wore as a U.S. Army soldier while serving in France during 1917-18. Many descendants of Joshua (Josh) Brock and Syrilda Yates Brock join in this reunion. He is the brother of Thomas Jefferson Brock, and she is the sister of Nancy Jane Yates Brock. This year's column spotlights Samuel Gadiah (Sam) Brock, the middle son of Thomas Jefferson Brock. He was born Dec. 30, 1893 and lived his entire life in the Hinson Cross Roads section of the county. He married Comilla Hall Brock, a Ponce de Leon native, on Dec. 7, 1913. Sam Brock reportedly worked along with her brothers in logging. In addition to working together, the Brocks and Halls visited each other often, attending church and sings together after the Douglas Ferry, crossing the Choctawhatchee River at Hinson Cross Roads, allowed easy access to Red Bay, Ponce de Leon and other communities on the west side of the river. Born to this couple were sons Donnie Brock, Willard Brock and Raz Brock. The two daughters were Blondell Brock Smith and Trudell Brock Worthington. All the children have reared families in the Washington County area. The writer is indebted to the youngest daughter, Trudell, for writing the full story of her parents, which is contained in the "Heritage of Washington County" book, pages 161-62. She is the only survivor of the children of Sam and Comilla. She graduated from Vernon High School in 1944, along with the Prattler, and has always served as my contact person for history of her family. Trudell is one of the six surviving granddaughters of the honoree. Others are Corine Brock George, daughter of son Thomas Jefferson (Jeff) Brock Jr. and Fannie McKeithen Brock; Mary L. Anderson Vaughn, daughter of Annie Jane Brock Anderson and John Henry Anderson; and the three surviving daughters, Frances Harrell Myers, Janie Harrell Kendrick and Myrtle Harrell Davis, daughters of O.D. Harrell Brock, who married W. Alto Harrell. Some of the offspring of Sam and Comilla left the area for employment. Practically all of them have now returned to live near the homestead in retirement. On April 12, it was my privilege to talk to grandson Dana Brock and his wife, Janet, and to granddaughter-in law Penny Brock, descendants of the honored family members featured this year. A special reminder was extended to them to attend the June 15 reunion, with all expressing intentions to attend. My connection to this gathering of renown goes to my paternal grandmother, Hannah Malinda Brock, born March 2, 1879, who married James Thomas Wells on Sept. 18, 1894, and was the fourth daughter born in the sequence. Their four sons and two daughters were also born and reared in Washington County. Attending the Brock reunion was a must among all the offspring in my family. In our household, it was not done as a drudgery, nor duty, but something everyone seemed to enjoy. It was a fun time for all the families, getting together and keeping in touch. Some members moved away from the county early in their married life are reared families elsewhere, and the reunion was their only opportunity of keeping in contact. My father, Hugh Wells, took pride in having ripe watermelons ready at the Brock reunion for Ned and Roy Anderson, his cousins who were reared in Pensacola. In later years, I told my dad he was keeping in good with his Pensacola kinsmen knowing he would probably be calling on them to help him sell his crop of fresh, homemade sugar cane syrup come fall. There were also cousins in the Tampa area that had to keep on his side as he was known to try his skills at selling the new crop of syrup that far away. My family and I eagerly look forward to seeing and visiting each and every one at the annual Brock reunion. My personal invitation to prospective visitors usually includes that we are "short on formality, but long on hugs, friendship and wonderful food!" Then I may add that visitors can expect to get a strong neck hug first, and then the person hugging will ask your name. Allow me to personally invite you to our family reunion for an experience you will long remember. See you all next week. Hugh Cornelius Chipley Nicole P. 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WHTC Foundation has inaugural golf tournament Special to the News CHIPLEY — Sunny Hills Golf and Country Club hosted the inaugural golf tournament for the Washington-Holmes Technical Center Foundation Inc. on a beautiful summer Friday morning with an 8 a.m. tee-off. During this school year, the foundation provided scholarships to 64 students enrolled at the technical center, which was an increase from 50 students last year. Founded in 1986, the primary mission for the foundation is to provide ďŹ nancial assistance to WHTC students seeking career qualiďŹ cations and adult education. Students for the WHTC programs can apply for foundation assistance through the WHTC enrollment process, and the school screens all applicants, so any other available ďŹ nancial aid for which a student qualiďŹ es has been obtained ďŹ rst. The majority of grants are made in the fall each year, but students can apply at any time throughout the year when they are getting enrolled for courses. This golf tournament is the start to a fund raising initiative and is planned to become a major annual fundraising event. The foundation has more than 80 members and operates as an IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and is a Florida not-for-proďŹ t corporation, so donations are generally tax-deductible for the donor. The foundation has nine directors, which includes the four primary corporate ofďŹ cers and a Committee of Trustees with 27 members who have been recognized for sustained and signiďŹ cant support to the foundation as volunteers and donors. Directors and trustees each serve three-year terms and are term-limited after two consecutive terms. Teams participating in the tournament were sponsored by Atkins, McDonald's Restaurants, Community South Credit Union, HNTB Engineers, Zenna Corbin and Brindley-Peiters Engineers. Team Atkins with members Travis Justice, Mike Welch and Bill Howell placed ďŹ rst with a team score of 65 in this "best ballâ€? format. 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"Most rodeos in this area go for two days tops, but to go for three days straight is rare for this area,â€? he said. "This rodeo is also nationally known for its grass and Grand Entry. The only other grass arena is in Oregon.â€? Grass had its advantages and disadvantages, Lawry explained. "A lot of riders and participants don't like grass because there's not as much grip as dirt, that's why barrel racing isn't done as much as it used to at the rodeo,â€? he said. "Personally, I like it because I ďŹ nd it more of a challenge, and I like a good challenge.â€? He gave an update on the rodeo circuit, saying By CECILIA SPEARS PHOTOS BY CECILIA SPEARS | The News Above: Charlie Lawry with 4-L Diamond S Rodeo Co. was the guest speaker at Bonifay Kiwanis Club's June 5 meeting. Right: Bonifay Kiwanis Club recognized their scholarship recipients Saylor Moon Lake from Holmes County High School, Kelby Reed Merchant from Bethlehem High School, Ciara Kristin Lee from Ponce de Leon High School and Jennifer Lynn Walker from Poplar Springs High School. the rules had changed as far as how many rodeos count towards the national competition. "It used to be that you could go to as many rodeos as you wanted to, and it would count towards the nationals,â€? Lawry said. "Now they've limited it to 85 rodeos, so the participants have been a little more selective of where they ride.â€? Lawry also gave a brief history of himself and how the 4-L Diamond S Rodeo company came to the Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo. "My family was in the cattle business, and I learned to rope at that time,â€? he said. "Eventually I got good enough to compete, and since there was no rodeo around that area, I had to leave home. 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"I want to make sure that people like law enforcement and the religious community  that they have an opportunity to be heard,â€? he said, also noting anti-gaming groups, like No Casinos, should get a chance to speak. Gaetz has never been reticent about his antipathy toward gaming, and his opinion is unlikely to change. Still, when meeting with The News Herald editorial board Wednesday, he said the state's disjointed policies on the industry need to change. He wants comprehensive legislation, to put the issue to rest for a while, so the Legislature isn't constantly addressing it year in, year out. "The problem we've had is that there's never been a real policy on gaming; there's been instead a kind of Band-Aid, patchwork, baling wire and chewing gum approach,â€? he said. Local Holmes County Times-Advertiser | A7 By MATTHEW BEATON It's been a series of reactionary pieces of legislation, Gaetz said. The state enters into a compact with the Seminoles; then racinos (pari-mutuels that offer table games) say there's a competitive imbalance. A ďŹ x is made, but another imbalance is claimed elsewhere. "It's always a kind of reactive, defensive addition of a shanty or lean-to onto what is (in place), as opposed to stepping back and seeing what ought to be or what might be,â€? he said. Gaetz also likes to point out gambling is ensconced in the state, frequently pointing to the state-sanctioned Florida Lottery, calling it a "numbers racket.â€? His meaning: Gambling isn't going anywhere. "The problem we've had is that there's never been a real policy on gaming; there's been instead a kind of Band-Aid, patchwork, baling wire and chewing gum approach.â€? DON GAETZ Sen. Don Gaetz R-Niceville a direct answer on whether she supports gambling's expansion through a local referendum. She staunchly opposes gambling but said, "I have never come out against a local referendum.â€? But, Coley said, the referendum could be "crucialâ€? if there's an effort to expand gambling statewide. She's also not ready to bore down and discuss the issues that likely will be hammered out in the legislation next year. She wants full information before going down that road. "Let's see what the study shows and then we will decide how to best address issues,â€? Coley said. She added: "There's nothing for me to make my mind up about right now because I don't know what we're even going to consider.â€? when it wants to. It rapidly banned Internet cafes during the recent session after the Allied Veterans scandal broke, resulting in the lieutenant governor's resignation. State Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Panama City, was a cosponsor on that bill, and he touted its potential impact on future legislation. "With the sweepstakes legislation that I sponsored along with Rep. (Carlos) Trujillo last year, there was swift action. I think that this will make those interested in expansion of new gaming very cautious in their proposed ideas,â€? he said via email. Patronis also conďŹ rmed he doesn't support any expansion of gambling, even by local referendum. Asked if the study could contain anything that would change his mind, Patronis said, "I have no Swift action idea what will be suggestThe Legislature has ed in the ďŹ ndings. I'm sure shown it can take swift, de- it will be an interesting cisive action on gambling read.â€? lawmakers might lean too more gaming options, he heavily on it, shielding said. them from criticism. "They know what it's go"That kind of takes the ing to take to maintain this ball out of their hands,â€? industry and this industry's said Stockton Hess, presi- employees,â€? he said. dent and general manager In January 2012, Washof Ebro Greyhound Park, ington County approved which has announced plans slot machines at the track, for a multimillion-dollar ex- but state Attorney General pansion — if the state ex- Pam Bondi shut that down pands gaming. quickly. She issued an opinThe ipside, though, is ion requiring the Legislasome lawmakers might ture to ďŹ rst approve any be so dug in that no study countywide referendum beQuestions remain could change their position. fore it's voted on locally. The But plenty of questions The entire Bay County del- other option is to amend remain: whether Miami egation opposes expanding the state Constitution. It's been more than a would be allowed to bring in gambling. year since the vote, but destination casinos, wheththere is still plenty of interer pari-mutuels should Wait-and-see est in slots. meet race minimums to Out in Ebro, Hess is "We get calls every day,â€? have table games, and taking a wait-and-see Hess said. "We get calls not whether local referendums approach. only from locals — voters can expand gambling. "We're in the same mode — that want to know what's The Legislature also as the Legislature — let's going on, why don't we have must renegotiate the Semisee what this study's going them; we also get calls nole compact, which regufrom visitors to the area lates gaming on Seminole to bring,â€? he said. Hess likely won't waste that think that we have slot territory. his time asking lawmakers machines because other Next year, comprehento expand gambling, either. tracks that they visit do sive legislation will hinge The Legislature already is — in other states.â€? on the $388,845 study the aware of the pari-mutuel State Rep. Marti Coley, Legislature commissioned. industry and its desires for R-Marianna, wouldn't give The New Jersey-based Spectrum Gaming Group is conducting the two-part JOIN US FOR analysis. The ďŹ nal reports are due July 1 and Oct. 1. Lawmakers have praised the plan, but some are more skeptical about the study, fearing i‹•'} ?p‡Â? ŠÖâŖ Jr. Youth Camp (Ages 8-12) June 13-15, 2013 Sr. Youth Camp (Ages 13-18) July 22-27, 2013 1873 Highway 79 S., Bonifay LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS/HOLMES COUNTY ADVERTISER FIND US ON FACEBOOK Pwr t‡rŠw ngÂ?nw @"Â?€ ™€€  …z› J 't}zÂ?ƒ…› Â?wr pg• xŠ z› 'gxÂ?x u t'‡ •'Â? ›…€ |€™› ™€z'""~ Â?z˜Š€› ‡' krŠÂ? 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Not this year. Hardtails are plentiful in the pass and in the Gulf, but little else. Most of the time you might see Outdoor bait on top of the water Life Scott Lindsey around the captainlindsey@ buoys if knology.net the tide is coming in through the pass. When that tide turns and heads back out the bait goes with it. When you fish for bait, remember to check the tide; incoming tide is what you want. Often you can use your sounding machine and find cigar minnows on the bottom on the sides of the channel in about 20 feet of water. So far this year that has not been the case. So the next time you head out snapper fishing you might stop at the tackle store or at the live bait barge and fill up because you aren't going to have much success around the buoys with gold hooks and sibiki rigs. Amberjack season went out the same day snapper season came in, but the word doesn't seem to have gotten around. We have three different types of jacks we generally catch around here: amberjack, lesser amberjack and rudderfish. The greater amberjack and the rudderfish are the two jacks that are easy to identify. The lesser amberjack I'm not sure anyone can tell what it looks like. The lesser amberjack has a different dorsal fin configuration and of course it is a smaller jack compared to a 30-inch greater amberjack. But not all greater amberjack are large. Some are as small as the lesser jack and therefore hard to identify. Right now you can catch and keep 5 lesser amberjack of between 1422 inches if you are brave enough to try and identify one. Banded rudderfish are the easier to identify. They are a more rounded jack and they also have to be between 14-22 inches long. Ohio man pulls in another possible world record 654-8440|@DestinLogTina email@example.com What better place to set a world fishing record than in the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village?" Michael Stough of Cincinnati, Ohio, did just that while fly fishing aboard the Anastasia with Capt. Tony Davis on Tuesday. His pending world record red snapper, a 9.5-pounder, was caught on a 6-pound tippet. The current record on the books for red snapper on 6-pound tippet is 7.13 pounds caught by Ched Cooke in 2010. "I wonder if he (Ched Cooke) had a cold chill run across his back a couple of hours ago," Stough jokingly said Tuesday afternoon after they weighed his snapper at HarborWalk Marina. This is not Stough's first time to fly fish for snapper out of Destin, nor his first world record. Last year, while fishing aboard the Anastasia, he set the world record for 16-pound tippet with a 12.6-pound red snapper, and the record for 8pound line with a 12.1-pounder. "I fish all over the world, but Destin is by far the best place to catch red snapper," Stough said. Stough, who has been chartering trips aboard the Anastasia for more than a decade, set aside five days to try and set a few world records. His plans were to catch the largest snapper on 12, 6, 4 and 2 pound tippet. On Tuesday, day three of his fishing expedition, they targeted snapper using 12- and 6-pound tippet. "We broke off about a dozen red snapper, as well as released about 10 small ones," said Capt. Davis, before Stough pulled in the winning keeper. Fly fishing for red snapper, a bottom dwelling fish, can be a challenge. By TINA HARBUCK IT OUT: See more outdoors photos and recipes at newsherald. com/sections/ outdoors aÊ Stough, who has been chartering trips aboard the Anastasia for more than a decade, set aside five days to try and set a few world records. His plans were to catch the largest snapper on 12, 6, 4 and 2 pound tippet. TINA HARBUCK | The Destin Log Top: Michael Stough measures the girth of the red snapper. The snapper measured 26¼ long, and 19 ¾ around the girth. Stough caught the snapper while fishing aboard Anastasia with Capt. Tony Davis, pictured at right. Above: Stough shows off his 9.5pound red snapper. His catch is a pending world record for that particular class line. Davis explained that they chum the fish to the top then Stough goes to work with the fly. Stough said he likes to use a Clouser fly and he set aside about six dozen for his time in Destin. "They hit a fly real well," Stough said. "But fly fishing is demanding." Stough explained that red snapper are programmed to go to protective cover once they take the fly. With a regular rod and reel, an angler could hoist a snapper in the boat in a couple of minutes. "But on this rod it took about 25 minutes," Stough said. "You have to be gentle … and not much drag." Fly fishing is "more finesse than brawn," he said. And it takes a lot of patience on the part of the captain as well. The captain has the difficulty of holding up on a spot and wind is always a factor. But Stough spoke highly of Davis and the Destin captains. "The professionalism of the fleet here is great," Stough said. "And Destin is a place where you can still have your catch cooked up." "This is exciting, pretty incredible," Stough said, once his catch was weighed and measured in at, 26¼ long, and 19¾ around the girth. The crew had plans to go back out a couple of more days, weather permitting. "I want to own every line class for red snapper," Stough said. "And I'm slowly but surely getting there." Wednesday, June 12, 2013 SPORTS w w w.b on i f ay now.c om Wesley Wing of Bonifay was one of 21 master instructors invited to teach at the Korean Martial Arts Festival, held in Crestview. the USA,â€? said Gordon. "For about ďŹ ve years, my buddy and fellow martial artist, Gregory Bledsoe and I drove 130ish miles once a week to train with Master Wing. Sometimes communities are unaware of a jewel they have teaching in their area.â€? The Korean Martial Art Festival is hosted at Gordon Martial Arts and was ranked by Black Belt Magazine as one of the "10 Most Do Martial Art Eventsâ€? and brings people from all over the world. Two martial arts students said recent seminars helped them improve their technique and inspired continued education in combat practices. "The more I attend these conferences or festivals, the more I thirst for knowledge,â€? said Crestview resident Dr. Alberto Barbon. Learning about various techniques, including forms, sparring and weapons training, reminded him "you can always A Section Page 9 Taekwondo master teaches at Crestview event 638-0212 | @WCN_HCT firstname.lastname@example.com CRESTVIEW — When the nation's top taekwondo and hapkido masters gather in Crestview each year for the annual Korean Martial Arts Festival, one Bonifay man is usually included in that prestigious group — Bonifay Taekwondo master instructor Wesley Wing. Wing was one of several master-level instructors invited to teach at the Korean Martial Arts Festival in Crestview on April 20, an event he has been invited to teach at for several years. The weekend-long annual event featured 21 master-level instructors from across the world who conducted seminars at Gordon Martial Arts in Crestview. Thomas Gordon, owner of Gordon Martial Arts, is also a Crestview City Council member. "As one of the best kickers I've ever come across, Master Wing normally teaches a kicking seminar at the Korean Martial Art Festival where people come from Canada, Australia, England, and all over By RANDAL SEYLER PHOTOS SPECIAL TO HALIFAX MEDIA Wing instructs a taekwondo technique at the Korean Martial Arts Festival in Crestview. improve on what you're doing,â€? he said. Crestview resident Angela Mobley agreed. She began practicing martial arts nine months ago following her children's participation in the program. "It's something we can do together, it's exercise, it's learning something new,â€? she said. Halifax Media's Matthew Brown contributed to this report. PHOTOS BY CECILIA SPEARS Austin Boyd, son of Adam Boyd and Kisha EnďŹ nger, signed on with Faulkner State in Bay Minette, Ala. SPECIAL TO HALIFAX MEDIA First Federal of Florida donated $1,000 to the Holmes County High School softball team. Pictured are, from left: Stephanie Pippin, Holmes County High School softball coach; Denise Jenkins, First Federal Bank Regional Teller Operations Coordinator; Holmes County High School Softball Team; Wesley Whitaker, First Federal Bank Bonifay Financial Center Manager; Amy Bowers, First Federal Bank Bonifay Customer Service Specialist. 2 Bethlehem students ďŹ rst to sign athletics scholarships in 35 years 547-9414 | @WCN_HCT email@example.com BETHLEHEM — Surrounded by friends, family, fellow students and facility members, two Bethlehem High School seniors, Austin Boyd and B.J. Stephens, signed sports scholarships on May 31, making them the ďŹ rst boy athletes to sign a sports scholarship since 1978. "Congratulations to them both,â€? said Principal Stacey Thompson. "We are proud of them and their family have a lot to be proud of them for. (In) 1978 was the last time someone signed from Bethlehem High School and that just so happened to be my brother and I see this as the start of a tradition.â€? Boyd, son of Adam Boyd and Kisha EnďŹ nger, signed on with Faulkner State By CECILIA SPEARS First Federal of Florida donates to softball team Special to Halifax Media BONIFAY — First Federal Bank of Florida proudly announces the completion of the Holmes County High School Softball Team Community Rewards Program. First Federal was able to donate $1,000 to the Softball Team through customer participation in the program. The funds were used to help buy uniforms and pay for travel costs incurred by the team. The Community Rewards Program is a way for First Federal and the community to partner together to support local organizations. Every time a First Federal customer, who is enrolled in the program, uses their debit card to make a signature-based transaction, First Federal donates money to a participating organization. First Federal customers just have to swipe, sign and support! All money raised comes from First Federal. "I am grateful to the loyalty of our customers who share in our mission to provide support to our communities,â€? said Keith Leibfried, President and CEO of First Federal. "It is through their commitment to First Federal that we are able to donate to these organizations that provide valued services to our communities. We are hopeful that our contributions will inspire other businesses and individuals to also contribute to these important worthwhile projects.â€? Since its inception in 2010, First Federal has given over $62,000 to local agencies through the Community Rewards Program. This is in addition to the thousands of dollars and volunteer hours that First Federal and its employees give each year. The Community Rewards Program is underway for 2013. If you are interested in helping support your community through the Community Rewards Program, stop by your local First Federal branch or our call customer care center at 386-362-3433 to enroll your debit card. If you are an organization that is interested in participating in the Community Rewards Program, please visit our website www.ffsb.com and click on Contribution Requests. BASSMASTERS RAISE FUNDS FOR 'CAMP I BELIEVE' in Bay Minette, Ala. after playing as Power Forward for the Wildcats, averaging 14 points, 20 rebounds, three blocks and four assists per game. "We got where we are because we were pushed hard, we worked hard and we won a lot of games,â€? said Boyd. "Something told me to go to Faulkner. They have a great program.â€? Stephens, son of Bradley and Jamie Stephens, signed on with Enterprise State College in Enterprise, Ala. after playing as Point Guard for the Wildcats, averaging 15 points, seven assists, six rebounds and three steals per game. "The only thing I promised was to teach them how to work hard,â€? said Head Coach Carson Lassiter. "Sometimes hard work pays off and they have worked very hard to get where they are.â€? B.J. Stephens, son of Bradley and Jamie Stephens, signed on with Enterprise State College in Enterprise, Ala. B•{›†‹ ?ÂŁÂ˜Â'Â?Â?{ݠÂ?Â? SPECIAL TO HALIFAX MEDIA Lake Seminole Bassmasters recently held their ďŹ rst open invitational on May 11 to beneďŹ t Emerald Coast Hospice "Camp I Believeâ€?, a camp for children suffering a loss of a family member or loved one. This event raised $1,552. ?•Â?ƒ˜ RtÂŁ ; ?tÂ?ĥÂ?Â?˜ ]Â? fÂ?Â?• It‹›… ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! " ! ! ! ! ! A10 | Holmes County Times-Advertiser Local Wednesday, June 12, 2013 s e i t u a e b n o l e m Water Olivia Joiner blows a kiss during the Miss Toddler pageant on Friday in Chipley. PHOTOS BY RANDAL SEYLER | Times-Advertiser Jaylee Leatherwood is crowned 2013 Miss Toddler in the Watermelon Festival Pageant on Friday, held at the Washington County Agricultural Center. I™'£™Â?Â&#x; X‡"™Â?ÂŒ{Â' Q™Â&#x;ÂšÂŒÂŁ{Â' Â?G{Â?Œ—‰ Q{—…Â&#x;Ă• G{Â?Œ—‰ Q‡{Â?ÂŁÄ… In recognition of >eu˜| 7e[ph >wuh [uc Payge Deon competes in the Toddler Miss category. Havynn Mathis competes in the Miss Toddler pageant. @[kwu[p >eu˜| 7e[ph Qeeo The Clinical Laboratory is o ering FREE Screenings for Men through June 30, 2013 Screenings include Glucose, Cholesterol and PSAs No appointment necessary, fasting recommended Toddlers Olivia Joiner, Payge Deon and Rhaestyn Yarbrough wait to hear who the winners are in the Toddler Miss Watermelon competition. 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Virginia, Montana, Vermont, Oregon 3) The first neon sign was made in 1923 for what type of dealership? Frigidaire, Singer, Ford, Packard 4) A "big banger" is a large one of what in auto-racing circles? Sandwich, Engine, Tire iron, Pit crew 5) What does a pintle ordinarily hold together? Lamp, Lock, Hinge, Kettle 6) Which dart score is dubbed "Sunset Strip"? 11, 21, 77, 100 7) On the human body what's a scapula? Kneecap, Shoulder blade, Forehead, Nostril 8) How old was Booth when he assassinated Lincoln? 26, 31, 42, 58 9) Baseball umpires are commonly referred to as what color? Red, Blue, Black, Green 10) What group invented the wheelbarrow? Chinese, Romans, Egyptians, Irish 11) When was the first diet soft drink called the "No-Cal Beverage" launched? 1944, 1952, 1969, 1974 12) Who was the first NBA guard to average 30 points a game for the season? Robertson, Selvy, Frazier, Cousy 13) Willys-Overland was the first owner of what popular trademark? Civic, Beetle, BMW, Jeep 14) What per-say is the safest shellfish to eat raw? Shrimp, Lobster, Scallops, Oysters ANSWERS 1) Bones. 2) W. Virginia. 3) Packard. 4) Engine. 5) Hinge. 6) 77. 7) Shoulder blade. 8) 26. 9) Blue. 10) Chinese. 11) 1952. 12) Robertson. 13) Jeep. 14) Scallops. The Bethlehem High School Class of 2013 graduated June 4 at the Wildcats gymnasium. Thirty-one seniors walked across the floor to receive their diplomas, and a number of scholarships were awarded during the program. The class motto was "the hardest years, the wildest years, the desperate and dividing years, these shall not be forgotten years." PHOTOS BY RANDAL SEYLER Salutatorian Summer Potter delivers her address at the Bethlehem High School graduation on June 4. For more photos, visit bonifaynow.com Senior Kelby Merchant gives the invocation at the BHS graduation ceremony. Merchant won a number of scholarships, including the Andrew Boruff, Duston Hays and Chris Thomas lead the Pledge of Mia Chay Brown Memorial Scholarship and the Bonifay Kiwanis Allegiance to open the commencement ceremony. Club Scholarship. Valedictorian Casey Richards receives a scholarship to Troy University. The Class of 2013 takes their seats while scenes from their childhoods are displayed on the screen above them. Kelby Merchant receives the Mia Chay Brown Memorial Scholarship. Casey Richards delivers his valedictory address. It was standing room only at the Wildcats gymnasium when Bethlehem High held its commencement ceremony on June 4. Friends reunite at the Bethlehem High graduation. The commencement ceremony filled the gymnasium to capacity. B2 | Holmes County Times-Advertiser | Washington County News Extra Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Bonifay Garden Club celebrates National Garden Week Club at Bonifay Middle School is sponsored by Bonifay Garden Club. Hazel Tison and Susan BONIFAY — Mayor Pittman lead this with help Lawrence Cloud from others. In May, 35 proclaimed the week sixth grade students were of June 2-8 as National able to decorate and take Garden Week, and Bonifay home a bird house made Garden Club celebrated from recycled cans, thanks with a number of activities. to Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Bush. National Garden Clubs, in They proudly showed the an effort to acknowledge gardens each of Dawn the importance of Barone's sixth grade gardening and the class grows on the school numerous contributions of campus. gardeners, have designated To celebrate National that week. Garden Week, the Under the leadership of Intermediate Gardeners new Bonifay Garden Club will have a field trip to president Adonna Bartlett, Tison's Blueberry Farm for small teacup plants are a tour and a picnic. Each being distributed to various student will be able to pick businesses as well as to a pint of berries. the public library and the Bonifay Garden Club Holmes County Chamber hopes this emphasis on of Commerce. A banner, CECILIA SPEARS | Extra National Garden Week will courtesy of Sims Signs, Under the leadership of the new Bonifay Garden Club president, Adonna Bartlett, small teacup plants remind the public to be announces Garden Week. are distributed to various businesses as well as to the public library and the Holmes County Chamber of more aware of the benefits Colorful ribbons of gardening in beautifying along Waukesha Street, Commerce in commemoration of National Garden Week. courtesy of Bonifay Florist, and protecting the reminded visitors of the environment, increasing have been placed at the by Wal-Mart in the amount crew, who has pledged to garden at Bonifay Nursing special observance. the health of all creatures intersection of State Road of $50 for potting soil and keep them watered. and Rehabilitation. DiAnn Several planters, and the rewards that come 79 and U.S. 90. Garden Club fertilizer. The pots will Another new ongoing Shores and Barlett are which the city of Bonifay from challenging and members planted them be an ongoing project in project is the planting and carrying on that project. previously bought, with help from a donation cooperation with the city maintaining of the serenity An Intermediate Garden productive work. Special to Extra By HAZEL TISON White graduates with juris doctorate Special to Extra Mississippi College School of Law, in Jackson, Miss., is proud to announce Frankie Allison White, of Ponce de Leon, recently graduated with a juris doctorate. White is the daughter of Roger and Dianne White of Ponce de Leon. She is a graduate of Ponce de Leon High School and Florida State University. KIWANIS DONATES TO POPLAR SPRINGS JUNIOR BETA CLUB Kiwanis Club of Bonifay's treasurer Celena Medley presented a $500 donation to Poplar Springs School's Junior Beta Club on behalf of the Kiwanis Club at its May 30 meeting. 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The 70-year-old grandmother with three grown children is venturing into a new chapter in her life when most people are contemplating a rocking chair. But, that isn't Sandra Wilson. "I love the law,â€? said Wilson, whose family are the proprietors of Wilson Funeral Home in Panama City. Wilson graduated from Florida State University in 2009 after years ago leaving college and raising a family. She entered law school at Faulkner University in Alabama in 2010 and graduated in May. Tackling law school was a personal challenge to Wilson. She moved to Montgomery, Ala., to attend Faulkner. "I lived there for three years,â€? Wilson said. "I never lived by myself. I left my parents home when I married my husband (Steve).â€? Wilson said living away from her family was an adventure at times. "It was amazing doing things that were foreign to me,â€? she said. So, why did she subject herself to the tough grind of law school? "It is not for monetary beneďŹ t,â€? Wilson said. Instead, Wilson said, she wants to help others and specialize in children's law, possibly as a child advocate. "I really want to do something in the public interest. I really want my degree to be used as a ministry,â€? Wilson said. Even while completing her undergraduate degree, Wilson said, she continually gravitated toward law as a subject. "I found that every time I was writing a paper I was writing about the law. I would always gravitate towards the law. Then when a couple of classmates of mine decided to go to law By RANDAL YAKEY "It is not for monetary beneďŹ t ... I really want to do something in the public interest. I really want my degree to be used as a ministry.â€? Sandra Wilson Crossword PUZZLE ANDREW WARDLOW | Halifax Media Group Sandra Wilson studies for the bar exam Thursday at her Panama City home. school, I thought, 'I wish I could do that,' â€? Wilson said. Wilson said when she headed off to law school she was given an iPhone. Her husband, Steve, asked her if she even knew how to use the device. Soon, Steve Wilson was getting on the technology bandwagon. "Not only did I have an iPhone, but he got an iPhone,â€? she said. Wilson hopes to take the bar exam this summer, and upon passing, get a job. Steve Wilson said he has stood behind his wife all the way in her pursuit of a law degree. "We had been married for 47 years and she put up with me,â€? Steve Wilson said. "If she was going to go, I was going to support her to the very end.â€? The Wilsons celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 1. What to expect when your pet is expecting Many people see their small litter may result in a pet as their own child, but false negative.â€? what do you do when you If you believe your pet ďŹ nd that your little one is pregnant, the ďŹ rst thing will soon be having you should do is children of their take her in to see own? Knowing how a veterinarian. to care for your pet Certain conditions during pregnancy exist that may and after childbirth appear to be is essential for any pregnancy but in responsible pet reality are alarming PET TALK owner. and may even be So how do you life threatening. tell if your pet is expecting? "One condition that "Some telltale signs to can be deadly is called watch for in a pregnant dog pyometra,â€? Laird said. is lethargy, not wanting to "It is a bacterial infection eat as much, not playing as that occurs during their much as usual and enlarged heat cycle and results in nipples,â€? said Jean Laird, the uterus ďŹ lling with pus. veterinary technician at This is a serious condition the Texas A&M College of that requires immediate Veterinary Medicine and surgery and hospitalization. Biomedical Sciences (CVM). Symptoms include fever, "These are attributed to a lethargy and vaginal change in hormones and discharge that is commonly milk production. Even if you confused with standard are sure there is no way a pregnancy discharge.â€? dog has gotten in your yard, When preparing your it is best to take her to the home for a pregnant pet, veterinarian to conďŹ rm there are several conditions if she is pregnant. Intact that must be met to male dogs are surprisingly guarantee that your pet persistent when a female is safe and comfortable is in heat. While there is a throughout their pregnancy. pregnancy test for pets, a "First your dog will need a whelping bed,â€? Laird said. "This can be a kiddie pool or blocked off area with blankets as long as it is a secure area, provides easily accessible food and water to the mother, and is protected from the elements. The mother will need to be fed high-quality puppy food until her little ones are weaned. Though puppies are not born with their eyes open, they move around a great deal so it is important to encourage the mother to stay with the puppies. Be extremely cautious about heating pads, and if you decide to use one keep them on low at all times. Many puppies are injured and even killed because they do not have the ability to get off of a hot heating pad.â€? After your pet has given birth it is important that both the mother and puppies be examined by your veterinarian as soon as possible. The vet will be able to ensure the physical condition of the mother and her puppies, as well as make recommendations to provide the best care. Your vet can also set up an appropriate schedule for your new puppies to be dewormed and vaccinated. "After your pet has given birth, keep her conďŹ ned with the puppies as much as possible and carefully observe her to see if she is gentle with the puppies and allows them to nurse,â€? Laird said. "If she lays on them, tries to injure them or does not allow them to nurse, you will have to bottle feed the puppies. 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B Page 4 Section w w w.b on i f ay now.c om | w w w.c h iple y pap er.c om FAITH St. Johns VBS Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Faith BRIEFS Red Hill plans VBS BONIFAY — Red Hill United Methodist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m. June 12-14 and 9 a.m. to noon June 15. Tap into God's promise to give you courage to face your fears by trusting Him. Your day at the park will include Bible stories about Paul and his journey to face his fears by trusting God. In the one-week adventure, kids will learn to trust God through Bible stories, crafts, motivating music and games. The church is at 3104 Highway 2 in Bonifay. For more information, call 334-684-3106 or 850-333-3231, or email layarbroughs1@ gmail.com. Family in concert at 7 p.m. June 21 at the church, 3205 Highway 2. The concert is open to the public. There will be a love offering. This is sure to be a wonderful evening full of praise with one of the top groups in Southern gospel music. Everyone is invited. For more information, call 547-5302 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Can you hear me now, Uncle Sam? You can imagine my feelings when I out. The last time I saw Henry, he recently found out that good old Uncle was smiling and thanking people Sam was checking up on my phone for congratulating him on having a calls, email messages and the rest of girlfriend. Some people need to feel the social networking. happy, I suppose. At ďŹ rst I was a little I guess it is my time to suspicious about somebody be fooled by my uncle, and I listening into my phone calls. deserve it. Then I remembered that back I really do not mind if good in "the day,â€? everybody did that. old Uncle Sam is going to listen We had what was called the in on my social networking "party lineâ€? telephone system. "party line,â€? but I do have a DR. JAMES My grandmother, for few rules that I would like to L. SNYDER example, was on the party line, establish. Out to Pastor and everybody had a special Rule No. 1. Uncle Sam, do ring. Grandma's ring was two not repeat anything you hear long and one short rings. Whenever the said on my "party line.â€? Let's keep telephone rang, dear old grandmother some of that stuff between us. OK? knew who was being called and, being Some of what you're going to hear may a nosy person, she usually listened into not be altogether, what should I say, the conversations. truthful. Especially, if you only hear a It was gossiper's heaven. portion of the conversation. Of course, there is a dark side to it. Rule No. 2. If while listening in on Whenever anybody wanted to send out the conversation of mine and the other a rumor, there was always the party party happens to be some salesman line telephone system. My cousin and I trying to sell me something, please got together and cooked up some juicy feel free to butt into the conversation. rumor about old Henry up the valley. After all, the salesman is trying to take Henry had never been married and was a dollar out of my pocket, and you know probably in his 70s at the time. how much you want that dollar! We started the rumor that Henry Rule No. 3. If the conversation you had a girlfriend. overhear is concerning you, keep in Before long, this got a little out of mind we're talking about the "otherâ€? control. Everybody believed Henry had Uncle Sam. a special love interest, and it got to the It is hard to keep anything secret point that Henry himself believed he these days. In fact, there is not much to had a love interest. keep secret anymore. I remember going with my The only secret I'm really interested grandmother to the grocery store in is what God has. His promise to me and we happened to run into good is, "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, old Henry. My grandmother, who was and shew thee great and mighty things, the queen of the gossipers, took this which thou knowest notâ€? (Jeremiah opportunity to speak to Henry. 33:3 KJV). "Oh Henry,â€? she said as we God hears me all the time and approached him. "I heard the news that knows everything about me. you have a girlfriend. I'm so happy for you. You'll have to bring her over to my The Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor house for coffee and cake some time.â€? of the Family of God Fellowship in "Thank you, Mary,â€? Henry said with Ocala. He lives with his wife, Martha, the biggest smile I have ever seen him in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at wear. "I've never been happier.â€? 866-552-2543 or email jamessnyder2@ I never knew how that turned att.net. Bethlehem Camp Meeting BONIFAY — The Bethlehem Family Camp Meeting will be June 21-28 at 3073 Highway 160 in Bonifay. For more information, visit bethlehemcamp.org or call 547-2598. Cornerstone to perform at Otter Creek Methodist PONCE de LEON — Cornerstone, a bluegrass gospel group, will sing at Otter Creek Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, The church is four miles north of Ponce de Leon off Highway 81. Northside Baptist to hold VBS PONCE de LEON — Northside Baptist Church in Ponce de Leon will have VBS from 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 23-28 for ages 3 through sixth grade. For more information, call 974-0225. Evangelistic Center plans revival CARYVILLE — Caryville Evangelistic Center will have a revival June 16-19. Brother Marvin Grier will be preaching, and there will special singing. St. Johns Free Will Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m. June 23-28. Ages 3 to 12 are welcome. For more information, call Pastor Whitehead at 415-1354 or Scott Williams at 373-2553. Bethlehem VBS June 17-21 BETHLEHEM — Bethlehem Baptist Church will have VBS from 6:30-8:30 a.m. June 1721. Classes will be for ages 3 through high school. For more information, call Anita at 547-3997. Liberty Church VBS VERNON — Liberty Church is offering kids in kindergarten through fourth grade one awesome time. At VBS, kids can choose a sport — if they've played all their life of just started, this VBS will improve their skills. Drills and practice games will get kids focused on the fundamentals that make athletes great. Plus, VBS creates a positive and encouraging environment that pumps up their conďŹ dence and self-esteem. You can join the VBS team at Liberty Church, 3983 Creek Road in Vernon. VBS is 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 24-28. Dinner is provided, and it's free. Transportation will also be provided. If your child needs a ride or for more information, call or text Gwen Brock at 260-6924. Unity Baptist Church plans VBS VERNON — Unity Baptist Church of Vernon will have Vacation Bible School from 5-7 p.m. nightly June 17-21. For more information, call Carole or Lindsey Martin at 956-1272. 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