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By CECILIA SPEARS547-9414 | @WCN_HCT

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CHIPLEY — Winter, spring, summer or fall, you may have been reminded of Christmas in them all — especially when you see this Santa and his wife making appearances at local events throughout Washington County.

Rex Ray, also known as the Sand Hills Santa, has been working in the local community for more than fi ve years, but his career as Santa started seven years ago.

“Seven years ago I was requested by my church, St. Joseph the Worker, to be the kneeling Santa,” Ray said. “That’s the image of Santa kneeling to the baby Jesus in

recognition that he’s the reason for the season. That’s what got me started doing charitable events as Santa.”

Not long after doing charitable events Ray began to open himself up to be available for events and parties to help pay for his charitable endeavors.

“We try to get involved in the community’s events,” Ray said. “We’ve been the Santa for Northwest Florida Community Hospital for four years, and we participate in Relay for Life. We’ve also done the Breakfast with Santa for the Chipley Kiwanis Club and for the Guardian Ad Litem in Washington County.”

He has been the Santa for the Guardian Ad Litem

in Washington County for two years, and each year the Santa has been able to bring two truckloads of toys for the children, he said.

“I belong to a national organization known as Santa America, which is a group of professional Santas who volunteer their time to visit children and families in crisis,” Ray said. “Santa Claus visits these children twelve months out of the year to hopefully bring them hope, peace and joy while they’re at home, the hospital or even hospice.”

He explained that to be a Santa you don’t have to be a professional, but it helps.

“I’ve been to Santa

Santa brings Christmas spirit year round

Grand Ridge Hosts Christmas ClassicGRAND RIDGE — Grand

Ridge School’s fi rst Christmas Classic concludes today, with local high school basketball action. Seven local schools are competing in the tournament — Marianna, Sneads, Cottondale, Malone, Chipley, Blountstown and West Gadsden. The three-day tournament will showcase nine high school boy’s teams and three high school girl’s teams.

Action continues on today with: 2 p.m., Sneads (Girls) vs. Malone; 4 p.m., Rutherford vs. Sneads; 6 p.m., Bainbridge, Ga., vs. Cottondale; and 8 p.m., Malone vs. Chipley.

According to Grand Ridge Principal Randy Ward, “Grand Ridge School is excited to bring back the local basketball Christmas Classic. It is only fi tting that Grand Ridge host this event in honor of the many years of basketball tradition on our campus.”

For more information about the tournament or becoming a tournament sponsor, call Grand Ridge School at 482-1273.

Weight Loss Challenge plannedCHIPLEY — If losing

weight is your New Year’s resolution, Talk O’ the Town Nutrition is sponsoring a Weight Loss Challenge, beginning Jan. 3.

The public is invited to join in the 8-week

Special to the News

CHIPLEY — The Chipley Kiwanis Club met for its weekly luncheon Tuesday at Patillo’s Restaurant at the Washington-Holmes Technical Center where lunch was prepared and served by the students in the culinary program.

The Christmas program was presented by Elliot Wimberly, associate mu-sic director at First Bap-tist Church, and Vincent Spencer, pastor of New Life Assembly. Mr. Wimberly played two Christmas car-ols on guitar and led sing-ing of the carols by the

Kiwanians present. Pastor Spencer gave a

short overview of Jesus’ birth and noted that Jesus came to Earth to save us. We cannot stand by our-selves and assume that our goodness and good works are enough to admit us into the kingdom of heaven. It also requires recognition and acceptance that only through accepting Jesus may we be admitted.

It was also announced that the Glenn Miller Or-chestra will appear at 4 p.m., Jan. 2, at the Chipley High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 each and will be sold at the door.

The mission of the Ki-wanis Club is “To change the world, one child and one community at a time.” In order to do this, the Chipley Kiwanis Club con-ducts fundraising activi-ties throughout the year to help support different ac-tivities throughout Wash-ington County. The Ki-wanis Club has just kicked off its annual Fruit Sale. If you would like fresh fruit in early December — for yourself or as a gift — and help worthy causes in the county, contact any Kiwanis Club member to place your citrus order.

PHOTO BY RANDAL SEYLER | The News

Rex Ray and Darline Ray appear as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus during the annual Trunk Or Treat event in Chipley in October. Ray is a member of Santa America and spends much of his time volunteering as Santa.

Kiwanis Club celebrates the holiday season

CATHRINE LAMB | The News

11-month-old Kinsley Marcum of Bonifay was less than thrilled to see Jolly St. Nick at the Washington County Public Library in Chipley Thursday morning. Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by the library to read to the youngsters and gave out candy canes before heading off back to the North Pole to prepare for Christmas Eve.

CATHRINE LAMB | The News

Elliot Wimberly lead the Christmas carol at the Chipley Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday.

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Brown:Schoolthreat

unfoundedBy RANDAL SEYLER

638-0212 | @WCN_HCTrseyler@chipleypaper.com

CHIPLEY — Washington County schools were locked down Thursday morning after a potential threat was reported to a school admin-istrator, Superintendent Joe Taylor said Friday.

The Washington Coun-ty School District had all schools on precautionary lock down Thursday morn-ing. The lockdown began shortly after school began and was lifted just before noon on all Washington County schools, according to the Washington County Sheriff ’s Offi ce.

“We had some informa-tion reported to a school administrator about a potential threat that had come in through social me-dia,” Taylor said. “Once we got in process of respond-ing to it, the sheriff ’s offi ce was involved and the deci-sion was made to lock down the schools.”

“At the end of the day, everything was found to be unfounded,” Taylor said.

“An indirect threat was made, and any time there is a threat to the schools we put them on lock down,” said Andrea Gainey, Wash-ington County Sheriff ’s Of-fi ce spokeswoman. “That is our policy.”

“We appreciate your pa-tience as we ensured the well being of those at our area schools,” Gainey said in a sheriff ’s offi ce news release.

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FaithA2 | Washington County News Saturday, December 22, 2012

During the holidays, many children get involved with religious activities. Even if kids aren’t included in reli-gious observances at any other time of the year, they’ll often be asked to participate during the holidays.

I remember playing the role of an angel in a school Christmas pageant. I thought my silver tinsel halo was the most beautiful thing ever created. It was so lovely I couldn’t bear to put it on top of my head, choosing to clutch it tightly in my hand and stare at it, instead. Later, when I was a far more mature fourth grader, I landed the role of the Virgin Mary in yet another school pageant. The role required me to sing a musical number and recite a rather long poem from memory while holding a rubber baby Jesus doll with huge blue eyes that seemed to follow me everywhere. Standing onstage and delivering my lines with the precise oratory skills demanded by the teacher nearly scared the holiday joy right out of me.

In the past few weeks, local children have been busier than ever. Many are gearing up for Christmas recitals, pageants, plays and children’s cantatas. I’ve heard kids practicing Bible readings, songs and dramatic presentations. Kids are ringing hand bells, dressing up as shepherds, and decorating trees. Children from other religious traditions are also celebrating holidays and

getting involved in their own family, religious and cultural traditions. Even in homes where religious holidays

aren’t observed, young people are still learning about the various interesting customs observed during this time of year.

It’s great to encourage kids to get involved. But, having survived the aforementioned

fourth grade Christmas pageant, I also understand the problems that can arise when the performance level expected of children becomes excessive. While it’s nice for children to be included, they aren’t capable of perfection. Neither are you.

One Christmas season, I overheard some Sunday School teachers fretting over a youngster who wanted to wear a moose costume to a Christmas pageant. Clearly, the Bible mentions nothing about a herd of moose being in attendance at the birth of Christ. What could be done about this child who’d taken the role of a moose in a recent school play, had no other costume, and adamantly demanded to reprise his role as a moose?

“Let him be a moose,” the priest advised. That was the end of the debate. The kid trimmed his antlers with plastic Christmas holly leaves and showed up ready for action. I attended that pageant. The little moose looked so proud to be included in the scene. He was positively beaming. So what if a Christmas moose

seems odd to adults? It meant everything to that child.

The holidays, and life itself, needn’t be all about adults. Let’s include our community’s children in ways that work best for them. But don’t overload them or make them feel uncomfortable or frightened. If you know of any special needs children (or adults), don’t forget about them. Let’s reach out to all people, young and old, regardless of background or beliefs, this holiday season.

It’s my fi rst opportunity to experience the holidays in Florida. Although there’s no snow on the ground, I can still feel the Christmas spirit. My husband and

I were at Panama City Beach recently, and couldn’t help but chuckle when we suddenly heard a recording of Bing Crosby singing “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” We were standing by a cluster of palm trees while wearing shorts and t-shirts. Nothing about the scene even remotely looked like Christmas. But I turned my thoughts toward the immense outpouring of generosity I’ve seen from people in this area, and realized that, although a white Christmas is likely out of the question, the primary message of the holidays is as true here as anywhere else:

Peace on Earth, good will to men.

CHARITY OF THE WEEK: Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America was organized in 1896, by Ballington and Maud Booth, the son and daughter-in-law of General William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army. Today, this group serves over 2 million people annually. They provide a wide range of services, including aid for the homeless, prisoners, seniors, the intellectually challenged, and those struggling with addiction. They even sponsor birthday parties for homeless children. Volunteers range in age from minors to senior citizens. The VOA maintains several Florida offi ces, including ones in Pensacola and Tallahassee. One of their regional goals is to “locate and engage vulnerable Floridians.” This organization has been helping people for over 100 years, and that includes residents of the Florida Panhandle.

Volunteers of America www.voa.org1660 Duke StreetAlexandria, VA 223141-800-899-0089

SHANNON SEYLER

Faithfully yours

Catholic churches Christmas scheduleCHIPLEY — Masses and Reconciliation schedules

for St. Joseph the Worker in Chipley and St. Anne in Marianna for this week and Christmas have been announced.

Christmas Mass Schedule, St. Anne:Dec. 24 — 5 p.m.Dec. 25 — 8:30 a.m.St. Joseph the Worker:Dec. 25 — Midnight MassDec. 25 — 11 a.m.

Candlelight and Communion ServiceCHIPLEY —First United Methodist Church of

Chipley will hold a Christmas Eve “Candlelight and Communion” Service will be at 5 p.m., Dec. 24. It is a casual service where we sing the traditional Christmas Carols, hear a short message about the historic events of long ago, followed by Communion (our communion table is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ).

The service ends with everyone holding high a candle to light the way for the coming of the Christ Child. And as we leave to go our separate ways to celebrate this holiday, we notice that the youth have decorated the walkways with luminaries to light the way for our departure. Please come and worship with us anytime you can during this Christmas Season or any Sunday during the coming New Year. First United Methodist Church, 1285 Jackson Ave., Chipley.

For additional information call 638-0010.

Watch Night ServiceVERNON — Unity Baptist Church, located at 3274

River Road in Vernon will celebrate New Year with a “watch night service”, at 7 p.m., Dec. 31. The guest speakers will be the Rev. Jonathan Taylor, and the Rev. Allen English.

Holmes County Council on Aging Fish FryBONIFAY — The Holmes County Council on Aging

is in need of a gas stove in order to continue serving our seniors. We have decided to have a Fish Fry to raise money for this cause on Jan. 18. The plates will include fish, coleslaw, baked beans, hush-puppies and cake. If there is anyway that you can help call Rachel Locke at 547-9289 or Carol Ricks at 526-3577. We will also accept donations of food or money. If you would like to send a monetary donation, mail it to Emerald Coast Hospice, Attn: Carol Ricks, 4374 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL. 32446.

Literacy volunteers needed

WASHINGTON COUNTY — DOKELWFOTIH (take with food) this is what these people who cannot read see. If you have one hour a week and would be willing to help someone to read, write, learn math, speak English, study for a GED, to get their drivers license or to get their citizenship call 638-6317 and leave a phone number. Literacy Volunteers of Washington

County Inc. is an all-volunteer program. We have learning sites in Caryville, Chipley, Country Oaks, Greenhead and in Vernon, so no matter where in the county you live we will try to serve you.

Writer’s Group seeking members CHIPLEY — The Writer’s

Group welcomes anybody who writes or would like to start writing. We read our work to the group

and get feedback and enjoy each others stories. Please come see what we are all about, we would love to have you.We meet at the Chipley library at 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month (unless a holiday).

For more information, call Audrey Payne at 676-4359 or email jpayne1@panhandle.rr.com.

Fine ForgivenessCHIPLEY — Do you

have library fi nes? This December, bring non-perishable food items to any Washington County Public Library location to get your fi nes waived. All items collected will be donated to our local food pantries. How does it work? For each item donated, $1 will be deleted from a patron’s record. This excludes replacement fees for lost and/or

damaged materials or library cards. All materials must be returned in their checked-out condition. Library fi nes only are forgiven on Washington County Public Library items. Donations from others without fi nes also are welcome. For more information, contact Renae at 638-1314, or email requests@wcplfl .com.

Tai Chi ClassCHIPLEY — The Tai Chi

Class will meet at 8 a.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18. There will be no classes Dec. 25 or Jan. 1, 2013.

E-reader Classes to resume in JanuaryCHIPLEY — The

Washington County Library would like everyone to know that the monthly E-reader classes will resume in January after the holiday season.

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when renting, selling or financing a home or property.

The City of Chipley is a Fair Housing Advocate as explained in the City of Chipley’s Fair Housing Ordinance which outlines steps that can be taken locally to report housing discrimination.

A copy of this ordinance can be obtained at the Chipley City Hall in addition information on Fair Housing and Fair Housing Law can be obtained by contacting the Housing Discrimination Hotline at, 1-800-669-9777 (Voice) 1-800-927-9275 (TTY) or on the world wide web at http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/index.cfm

You Have Rights!! If you feel you have been discriminated against when buying or renting a home please contact Ms. Patrice Yates, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk at the City of Chipley (850) 638-6350.

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School and have to have a background check done on a regular basis,” he said. “This helps with peace of mind to those who have me coming around children and I’ve got over $3 million in liability insurance to add to that peace of mind.”

Ray said he was excited because this organization of more than 400 Santas was going global.

“We’ve been getting more and more support from so many people,” he said. “For Washington County alone I’ve got over 1,000 toys to sort through to prepare for children. These are all donated by local people in Holmes, Washington and Bay Counties and wouldn’t have been possible without their generosity.”

To fi nd out more on Santa America visit at

www.santa-america.org.He also belongs to a

group of “real-bearded” Santas called the Palm Tree Santas.

“We’ve started a Santa Drill Team to support our troops,” he said. “We dress in red and white camoufl age and perform drill routines, teach the importance of the pledge of allegiance, the War of 1812, the signifi cance of our fl ag and to honor our veterans. We’re available upon request and only ask for donations for travel expenses.”

For more information on the Palm Tree Santas you can visit www.palmtreesantas.com.

An unlikely source of support, he said, is a local pageant called Ms. Heart of the USA.

“It’s teaching these young women that to be truly beautiful is to

be charitable,” he said. “Their entry fee is usually donated items, such as nonperishable food items or toys when they’re raising for Toys for Tots.”

Fifty to 60 percent of his appearances are charitable and his wife Darline, also known as Mrs. Claus, makes all of his outfi ts, Ray said. What keeps him motivated with a strong drive to continue in this line of charitable works, he said, is quite simple.

“If we could maintain the charitable nature that comes with the Christmas season, that overwhelming sense to spread love, peace, joy and happiness, 365 days out of the year then we wouldn’t have near as many of the problems we have today,” Ray said. “My sincere wish is for that to happen.”

The Kiwanis club meets at noon Tues-days at Patillo’s restaurant in the middle of the WHTC campus. For an invitation, call any Kiwanian or David Solger, Mem-

bership Chairman at 638-1276. For more information about the

Kiwanis Club of Chipley, visit www.ChipleyKiwanis.info.

PHOTO BY RANDAL SEYLER | The News

Gloria’s Beauty Salon owner Gloria Coleman, second from right, was joined by Freddie Coleman, from left, Mattie Carter and Jeanie Betts on Dec. 14, when the salon celebrated opening in a new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Gloria’s Beauty Salon has been a tradition in Chipley since 1973, and the salon recently moved to a new location at 911-A Carlisle Road, next door to McDonald’s on Highway 77. Gloria Coleman is the owner/operator of the business, along with stylists Angie Richter and Debbie Weidman.

From Staff ReportsCHIPLEY — The Wash-

ington County Drug Task Force arrested a Chipley man following the execu-tion of a search warrant on Dec. 14.

Arrested was Donald Eugene Skipper, 44, of 865 Rattlebox Road, on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine,

according to a news release from the Washington County Sheriff ’s Offi ce.

Skipper was arrested after a late night service of a search warrant at Skipper’s house.

During the drug raid, Task Force investigators located syringes, glass pipes, digital scales and plastic baggies containing methamphetamine in the

residence, accord-ing to the sheriff ’s offi ce release.

Sheriff Bobby Haddock asks that anyone with information on illegal drug activity call WCSO at 638-TIPS (8477) or e-mail tips@wcso.us.

CHIPLEY — A Chipley man was arrested on charges of petit theft and dealing in stolen prop-erty after he allegedly returned stolen items to Walmart for a refund.

Edgar Don Juan De La Torre, 32, of Haley Drive in Chipley, was arrested for petit theft and dealing in stolen property on Dec. 15, according to a Chipley Police Department report.

On Dec. 3, the Chipley Police Department opened an investigation involving a theft case at the Walmart Supercenter. The investigation started on Dec. 1 when a man the police identifi ed as De La Torre walked out of the store with an item for which he did not pay, according to police.

On Dec. 2, De La Torre returns to the store to refund the stolen item. He received a gift card

in the amount of $53.50 for the returned item, then between four and fi ve hours later he returned to the store and redeemed the fraudulent gift card by purchasing jewelry items, according to police.

CHIPLEY — Two Bonifay residents were arrested in connection with drug charges on Dec. 9, accord-ing to a Chipley Police De-partment report.

Chipley Police offi cers stopped a Ford Ranger on Highway 77 at 12:27 p.m. on Dec. 9. In the pickup were driver Ancil Bryant Jr., 26, and passenger Ash-ley Nicole Bade, 23, both of Bonifay.

A search of the vehicle found Bade to be in posses-

sion of a scheduled drug with-out a pre-scription, according to police. Bryant was found to be in possession of numerous pills that are consistent with the manu-facture of methamphet-amine, according to police.

Police said Bryant ad-

mitted that he intend-ed to sell the pills to an indi-vidual who he thought was going to manu-facture meth.

Both Bryant and Bade were placed under arrest and taken to the Washing-ton County Jail, according to the report.

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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Mejia to our community.

Chipley man arrested on drug charges

DONALD EUGENE SKIPPER

EDGAR DON JUAN DE LA TORRE

Chipley man arrested on theft charges

2 Bonifay residents arrested on drug charges

“There is an offi cer assigned to every school at this time. It is the policy of the Washington County Sheriff ’s Offi ce to respond swiftly and aggressively to any threat made in reference to the safety of our residents,” according to Sheriff Bobby Haddock.

“These measures are being taken proactively to ensure the safety of our area children,” the sheriff wrote in a

Facebook post.Taylor said there are no plans to in-

crease security at the Washington County schools. “We have the three resource of-fi cers in the district.” However, things are changing in light of the recent Newtown, Conn., school shootings.

“Things you used to look at one way, you defi nitely look at those things differ-ently now,” Taylor said.

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ANCIL BRYANT JR.

ASHLEY NICOLE BADE

weight loss course, which will include a personal coach, a free meal plan, group support and helpful tips and information on nutrition and long-term health.

Cost to participate is

$35, with the fees being divided among the top four contestants who lose the most weight. First place will be 50 percent of the money raised, second place will be 25 percent, third place will be 15 percent and

the person who loses the most inches will get 10 percent of the fees raised.

Competition size is limited to 50 contestants.

For more information, call 638-8943 or 832-4953.

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A4 | Washington County News Saturday, December 22, 2012C L A S S I F I E D S

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Notice of Application for Tax DeedNotice is hereby given that, Davis Dev. & Const. Inc., the holder of the following certifi-cate, has filed said cer-tificate for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol-lows: Certificate Num-ber 1888 Year of Is-suance 2010Parcel Number: 00-6012-0021Description of Property: And Being Further De-scribed in O.R. Book 539 Page 524 as: A parcel of land being a portion of the land de-scribed in Record Book 136, Page 342 of the Public Records of Washington County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at an axle marking the SE corner of the NE ¼ of Section 12, Town-ship 4 North, Range 16 West, and run S 89 de-grees 26 minutes 29 seconds W along the South line of said NE ¼ for 310.90 feet; thence continue along said South line S 89 de-grees 26 minutes 29 seconds W for 150.00 feet; for a Point of Be-ginning, thence con-tinue S 89 degrees 26 minutes 29 seconds W for 1502.30 feet; thence run N 89 de-grees 17 minutes 32 seconds E for 160.66 feet; thence run S 00 degrees 14 minutes 59 seconds E for 1503.02 feet to the Point of Be-ginning, containing 5.55 acres, more or less.Name in which As-sessed: Terry JacksonSaid property being in Washington Co., Flor-ida. Unless such certif-icate shall be re-deemed according to the law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on January 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM.Dated this 6th, day of December, 2012.Linda Hayes Cook, Clerk of Court, Washington Co. FL.By: Kayla Everett, Dep-uty ClerkWARNING: There are unpaid taxes on property which you own or you have legal interest. The property will be sold at public auction on January 9, 2013 unless the back taxes are paid in full. To make arrangements for payment or to re-ceive further informa-tion, contact the Clerk

of Court immediately at PO Box 647, 1293 Jackson Ave, Chipley, FL 32428 or phone 850-638-6008 ext 221.Amount to Redeem for December $3,494.77Amount to Redeem for January $3,545.84IN US CURRENCY ONLY. NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTEDCashier’s checks, money orders, and Western Union are the only other alternative accepted. As pub-lished in the Washing-ton Co News Dec.15, 22, 29, Jan 5 2012.

Notice of Application for Tax DeedNotice is hereby given that, Donald C. Carl-son, the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a Tax Deed to be is-sued thereon. The cer-tificate number and year of issuance, the description of the prop-erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:Certificate Number 2743 Year of Issu-ance 2010Parcel Number: 06-0395-0015Description of Property Lot 15, Block 395, Sunny Hills Unit 6Name in which As-sessed: Wayne Ed-wards and Oneka EdwardsSaid property being in Washington Co., Flor-ida. Unless such certif-icate shall be re-deemed according to the law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on January 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM.Dated this 6th, day of December, 2012.Linda Hayes Cook, Clerk of Court, Wash-ington Co. FL.By: Kayla Everett, Dep-uty ClerkWARNING: There are unpaid taxes on prop-erty which you own or you have legal interest. The property will be sold at public auction on January 9, 2013 un-less the back taxes are paid in full. To make arrangements for pay-ment or to receive fur-ther information, con-tact the Clerk of Court immediately at PO Box 647, 1293 Jackson Ave, Chipley, FL 32428 or phone 850-638-6008 ext 221.Amount to Redeem for December $2,791.40Amount to Redeem for January $2,831.77IN US CURRENCY ONLY. NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTEDCashier’s checks, money orders, and Western Union are the only other alternative accepted. As pub-lished in the Washing-ton Co News Dec 15, 22, 29, Jan 5, 2012

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The City of Vernon is seeking volunteers for a recreation board. Ap-plications are available at vernonflorida.net or at City Hall 535-2444. Deadline to apply is January 9th

Kittens. A boxed pair of black & white kittens. Raised by 2 mama cats special little kittens to a special home.676-4049

LARGE KENMORESide by side fridge, white in color. Ice & water disp. Like new. $750. Kenmore dish-washer, white $150, Jenn Aire Range $150, microwave $45.638-8907

Firewood.Smoking wood,

Fat lighter, seasoned or green.

Split & delivered $55.00.

(850)547-9291 or (850)373-7027.

Big Yard Sale Sat. Dec. 22. 8 a.m.- until. Hwy 2 & 79 at the ministorage building- Esto. Christmas stuff.

Garage Sale. Thur, Fri & Sat Dec 20, 21, 22 1134 Iola Dr, Chipley, Orange Hill Hwy. 9AM-until.New & used clothes.

2012 4’x7’ utility trailer$475.00. Call (850)547-3125

AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available CALL Aviation Institute of Mainte-nance (866)314-3769

Ceramic classes start-ing before Christmas. Come make your own gifts. (850)296-8073.

For Sale Peanut roaster, can roasts 50# , gas burners, electric motors, stainless, $400 OBO; 55 gallon aquar-ium w/ stand, complete setup, $125; 260-6980

Wanted to Rent; Farm land or pasture in Chipley & suroundding areas for the year 2013.850-718-1859.

WANTED;Musical Instruments of any kind in any condi-tion. Piano, banjoes, drums, guitars, amps. LESSONS. Covington Music, Chipley. 850-638-5050.

CAMELLIA SALEBig & small, lots to choose from. Cheap prices, great quality. Arbor Lane Nursery. 2636 Burner Dairy Rd, Vernon. 535-9886

DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for Stevens Transport! Earn $700 per week! No experi-ence needed! Local CDL Training. Job ready in 15 days! (888)368-1964

Manufacturing

MachinistJourneyman machinist, CNC a plus Top Pay with benefits, climate controlled facility, full time position. Maritech Machine, Inc Call (850) 872-0852 for interview.

Web ID#: 34235232Text FL35232 to 56654

MedicalRN’s to work on an as needed basis,

primarily nights and weekends; must have a currentFlorida Nursing

License. Premium pay offered for these positions. If you are

seeking tosupplement yourincome and meet

the aboverequirements,

Campbellton-GracevilleHospital is the

place for you. Apply or inquire toCampbellton-

Graceville Hospital www.c-ghospital.com or call

(850) 263-4431 ext 2012.

Resume may be faxed to (850)

263-3312, Attn:Personnel Director

or email to jaustin@panhandlent.co

mDrug Free

workplace, EOE

Medical/HealthRN needed for

established home health agency need

P.R.N. to doassessments,

supervisory and nursing visits, for

Holmes,Washington, and Jackson counties.

Home Healthexperience a must.

Please call 850-769-0440 and

ask for Joan or Riki.

MP Enterprises Help Needed. No experi-ence required. For in-formation call 638-1858. or 326-9109

$1000 Bonus (1st 30 Hired) Up to 47 cpm. New Equipment. Need CDL Class A Driving Exp. (877)258-8782 www.ad-drivers.com

AIRLINE CAREERS -Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assis-tance. CALL Aviation Institute of Mainte-nance (866)314-3769

Drivers - Class A Flatbed, HOME EVERY WEEKEND! Pay 37?/mi, Both ways, FULL BENEFITS, Re-quires 1 year OTR Flatbed experience. (800)572-5489 x227, SunBelt Transport, Jacksonville, FL

Drivers - HIRING EXPERIENCED/INEXPERI-ENCED TANKER DRIVERS! Earn up to $.51 per Mile! New Fleet Volvo Tractors! 1 Year OTR Exp. Req. -Tanker Training Availa-ble. Call Today: (877) 882-6537 www. OakleyTransport.com

Experienced OTR Flatbed Drivers earn 50 up to 55 cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to quali-fied drivers. Home most weekends. Call: (843)266-3731/ www. b u l l d o g h i w a y . c o m . EOE

Experienced Tele-phone Lineman Must have Class “A” CDL Current medical certifi-cation Ability to travel Benefits, vacation, holi-days Contact Jeannette @ 814-474-1174 Or email resume to Jeannettebrown@thayer-pc.com

MEDICAL CAREERS begin here- Train ONLINE for Allied Health and Medical Management. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Fi-nancial Aid if qualified. SCHEV authorized. 888-203-3179 www. CenturaOnline.com

NURSING CAREERS begin here - Train in months, not years. Fi-nancial aid if qualified. Housing available. Job Placement assistance. Call Centura Institute Orlando(877) 206-6559

TIRED OF LIVING PAY-CHECK TO PAY-CHECK? There’s great earning potential as a Professional Truck Driver! The average Professional Truck Driver earns over $700/wk*! 16-Day CDL Training @ NFCC/ Roadmaster! Approved for Veterans Training. CALL TODAY! (866) 467-0060 *DOL/BLS 2012

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job place-ment assistance. Com-puter available. Finan-cial Aid if qualified. SCHEV authorized. Call www. C e n t u r a O n l i n e . c o m 888-203-3179

START NOW! OPEN RED HOT DOLLAR, DOLLAR PLUS, MAIL-BOX, DISCOUNT PARTY, $10 CLOTH-ING STORE, TEEN STORE, FITNESS CENTER FROM $51,900 WORLDWIDE! W W W. D R S S 2 0 . C O M (800)518-3064

Commercial Bldg For Rent downtown . Ideal for office, salon, com-puter repair, or your choice. Call Progres-sive Realty. 850-638-8220

APARTMENT FOR RENT 2 BD/1BA, kitchen, laundry room w/ washing machine & dryer, carport & small porch. $575/mth $250 security depo. Refer-ence required. Call 850-638-1304. Leave message if no answer.

FOR RENT1 Bed apartment, con-venient location in Chipley. No pets. 850-638-4640

Ridgewood Apart-ments of Bonifay.Now offering studio apts. $350/mo. In-cludes city utilities.

(850)557-7732.

2 Bdrm/1 1/2 bath Townhouse, Chipley. $ 5 9 5 / m o n t h .Deposit/references re-quired. No Pets. (850)638-1918.

3 Bdrm/1 bath Farm House near Vernon. CH/A, front & back porch, hardwood floors, includes micro-wave, deep freezer, washer/dryer, refrigera-tor & stove. Free lawn care & garbage. No pets. $650/mth $ 3 0 0 d e p o s i t .(850)535-0368

6BR/4BA House forRent in Bonifay.$750/mth $750 deposit. Call 547-4284 or 638-0300 ask for Kim

Cottage Style House

3 Bdrm/1 bath, screened porch.No smoking. No

pets. $750/mth Needreferences.

Bonifay area.(850)547-3494 (850)

532-2177

Home For Rent3BR/ 1.5BA A/C Wau-sau. $650.00 Rent $650.00 Deposit. No Pets. 638-7601

Houses For Sale/ Owner Financing. 3bd houses & apartments for rent. Furnished affiency apartments for rent. Call Martha 850-547-2531

$350/mth 1st, last, and deposit. Call 850-849-3907 for more information

2 Bdrm/1 bath MH, Hwy 173 Graceville/Bonifay.7 miles north of Boni-fay, private area.Includes water. $ 3 7 5 / m o n t h .(850)393-3094.

2 Bdrm/1 bath MH. $300/mo., $200/depo. No dogs, no smoking.Bonifay. (850)326-4814 or (850)326-2662.

3 BR/2BA Mobile Home for rent. 9 miles from Chipley. Call 638-4689 or 326-2053

2BR/2BA, MH for rent.on Pioneer Rd. Call 8 5 0 - 3 2 6 - 0 5 8 2 , 8 5 0 - 8 4 9 - 6 8 4 2 , 850-638-7315.

3BR/2BA Doublewide. Large chain link fenced yard. $460 plus de-posit. No pets. Call 638-1716. No calls after 5PM.

FOR RENTNice mobile homeexcellent location in Chipley. No Pets. 850-638-4640

3 Bd/1.5BA, House for sale, poss rent. Another 3BR/1BA home. Both located in Chipley. ( 8 5 0 ) 4 4 1 - 8 1 8 1 , (850)547-2091.

20 ACRES FREE! Own 60 acres for 40 acre price/payment. $0 Down, $168/mo. Money Back Guaran-tee, NO CREDIT CHECKS. Beautiful Views, West Texas. ( 8 0 0 ) 8 4 3 - 7 5 3 7 w w w. s u n s e t r a n c h e s . com

39 acres on Lake Vic-tor. Fish & hunt. Deer & duck. $120,000.00 Call Naylor Realty. 850-865-9011.NaylorRealtyUSA.com

40 acres North of Bonifay. Great hunting. Best Price $55,000.00 Call Naylor Realty. 850-865-9011.NaylorRealtyUSA.com

32x52 Block buildingon 1/2 acre 1 mile from Bonfay city limits. $25,000.(850) 768-0165

Prime Property.Two 8 acres on Bedie Rd, Two 9 acres on Bedie Rd. Two 5 acres & One 10 acres on Buddy Rd. One 10 ac-res on Gainer Rd. 10 acres on Hwy 77. Some owner financing For more info call Mil-ton Peel @ 850-638-1858 or 326-9109.

Lake Victor WaterfrontOwner Fin. Big bass.$34,900.00 Call Naylor Realty. (850)865-9011NaylorRealtyUSA.com

1999 DODGEDAKOTA SPORT LONG BED V-6

3.9 engineautomatic, radio/AC, sliding rear window, towing hitch, steel wheels, fair cond.

100,300 miles. NEEDS

tires,battery & fuel pump

$ 2,700 OBOPrivate Owner-

ChipleyPlease leavename & #

850-638-3306

For Sale 1988 Chevy Silverado. $1500, 46in Craftsman mower 19HP $400. For more information call 638-4492

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