A special Baseball meeting is being called by officials of the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida in an effort to recruit additional players for the Jackson County Jays baseball club. The meeting is being held Thursday, May 27th, at 7:00 p.m. CDT at Jim’s Buffet and Grill in Marianna, FL. It is requested that in addition to all current players, other prospective players throughout Jackson County attend this important meeting in an effort to make the Jackson County Jays a highly competitive team in the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida. Five High Schools in Jackson County graduate high school baseball players every year. Where are these players!!
Please make a special effort to attend this meeting at the above date, place and time. With Jackson County loaded with baseball talent lets rise to the occasion and put the Jackson County Jays on the map in the highly competitive Big Bend Baseball League of Florida. All home games are played at Marianna High School baseball field. Also, all managers of other clubs are urged to attend this meeting if possible.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Bulldogs & Pirates Wrap Up Spring on High Notes
All coaches want to end their spring practices with good outings so that they can head into the summer workout programs on a positive note. Two of the county’s four football programs did just that this past week. The Marianna Bulldogs played host to the Cougars of Northview (Dothan) last Thursday night and were impressive in a 34-14 win. The format was not that of a regulation game but rather one of each team being on offense for one entire quarter. The third quarter was a regulation quarter and the fourth quarter saw the respective junior varsity squads take to the field.
The Bulldogs went on defense the first quarter and held the Cougars in check most of the time. Northview lined up to attempt a field goal on the last play and a Bulldog came up with a blocked kick that was scooped up by Tre Jackson and returned 60 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter Marianna went on offense and rotated prospective quarterbacks. Hakeem Holmes and Michael Mader took turns running the offense and both showed plenty of promise. On the first possession Marianna scored on a 55 yard run by Scooter Barnes to go up 12-0. Mader led the Bulldogs on their next possession to another score, this one coming on a 7 yard run by Jackson. Elliott Batson added the two point conversion run and the Bulldogs took a 20-0 lead. The two teams took a break before coming back for a third quarter, regulation style. Holmes led the Bulldogs on the first drive and they marched right down the field. Holmes, Barnes, Jackson and Chris Bowers all had big runs on the drive. Bowers bulled his way in for a score from 1 yard out to make it 26-0. Northview finally got some offense going as the Bulldogs went to some substitutions on defense and cut the Marianna led to 26-14. Mader came in to lead the Bulldogs and got a 60 yard by Jackson for a score. Batson added another two point run to put Marianna up 34-14.
The Sneads Pirates loaded up their boat and headed down river to Wewahitchka to take part in a three team jamboree. The Pirates took on the Gators in the first half and beat the host team 22-8. Xavier Eutsay had a big offensive night as he rushed for 150 yards and two scores. One of those scores came on the third play of the half. The Gators responded though with a score and two point conversion to tie the game at 8-8. The Pirates then got their second score from Eutsay on a long run. John Locke then put the final nail in the Gator’s coffin as he picked off a Wewa pass and returned it 65 yards for a score. The Pirates second half came against the always tough Sharks of Port St. Joe. Neither team could break through the other team’s defense and the first quarter was scoreless. The second quarter was more of the same and was scoreless until the closing seconds. Port St. Joe scored with under 25 seconds to play and captured a 7-0 win. Newcomer at QB, Blade Osborne played well as did the offensive and defensive lines for the Pirates.
The Bulldogs went on defense the first quarter and held the Cougars in check most of the time. Northview lined up to attempt a field goal on the last play and a Bulldog came up with a blocked kick that was scooped up by Tre Jackson and returned 60 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter Marianna went on offense and rotated prospective quarterbacks. Hakeem Holmes and Michael Mader took turns running the offense and both showed plenty of promise. On the first possession Marianna scored on a 55 yard run by Scooter Barnes to go up 12-0. Mader led the Bulldogs on their next possession to another score, this one coming on a 7 yard run by Jackson. Elliott Batson added the two point conversion run and the Bulldogs took a 20-0 lead. The two teams took a break before coming back for a third quarter, regulation style. Holmes led the Bulldogs on the first drive and they marched right down the field. Holmes, Barnes, Jackson and Chris Bowers all had big runs on the drive. Bowers bulled his way in for a score from 1 yard out to make it 26-0. Northview finally got some offense going as the Bulldogs went to some substitutions on defense and cut the Marianna led to 26-14. Mader came in to lead the Bulldogs and got a 60 yard by Jackson for a score. Batson added another two point run to put Marianna up 34-14.
The Sneads Pirates loaded up their boat and headed down river to Wewahitchka to take part in a three team jamboree. The Pirates took on the Gators in the first half and beat the host team 22-8. Xavier Eutsay had a big offensive night as he rushed for 150 yards and two scores. One of those scores came on the third play of the half. The Gators responded though with a score and two point conversion to tie the game at 8-8. The Pirates then got their second score from Eutsay on a long run. John Locke then put the final nail in the Gator’s coffin as he picked off a Wewa pass and returned it 65 yards for a score. The Pirates second half came against the always tough Sharks of Port St. Joe. Neither team could break through the other team’s defense and the first quarter was scoreless. The second quarter was more of the same and was scoreless until the closing seconds. Port St. Joe scored with under 25 seconds to play and captured a 7-0 win. Newcomer at QB, Blade Osborne played well as did the offensive and defensive lines for the Pirates.
Fifth Annual Chipola FFA Federation Golf Tournament
The Fifth Annual Chipola FFA Federation Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 10, 2010. We will have lunch at 12:00 noon and a shotgun start at 1:00. We hope you will make plans to join us for a great day of golf. We will play a 4 Man Scramble with an entry fee of $55.00/player or $220.00 per team. Hole sponsorships will be $100.00.
We hope that you can join us in our efforts to raise funds to support students as they pursue excellence in their agricultural endeavors.
Funds raised from the tournament will provide academic and leadership scholarships for worthy young students
Please call Phyllis Daniels at 482-9835 x229 for more information.
Thank you for your continued support of our youth.
We hope that you can join us in our efforts to raise funds to support students as they pursue excellence in their agricultural endeavors.
Funds raised from the tournament will provide academic and leadership scholarships for worthy young students
Please call Phyllis Daniels at 482-9835 x229 for more information.
Thank you for your continued support of our youth.
Summer Children’s Programs Are Set at Chipola
Chipola College will offer programs for children of all ages this summer.
Swimming -Swimming lessons will be offered for ages four and up. Lessons are based on a combination of nationally-recognized methods.
The following swimming instruction sessions are scheduled: Session 1: June 7-17, registration deadline is June 1; Session 2: June 21-July 1, registration deadline is June 14; Session 3: July 12-22, registration deadline is July 6; and Session 4: Aug. 2-12, registration deadline is July 26. Classes are available at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Sessions are Monday through Thursday for two weeks of 45-minute lessons. Cost is $45 and pre-registration is required, with a $5 late registration fee. An Adult Swimming class is scheduled for July 26 – July 29 with classes available at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Registration deadline is July 19. Cost is $40.
For information, call pool manager Rance Massengill at 718-2473.
Baseball - Chipola Baseball Coach Jeff Johnson will offer two camps. A Pitching Camp for ages 7-18 will meet June 14-15. Cost is $100. A Hitting Camp for ages 7-18 will meet June 16-17. Cost is $100. All baseball camps meet from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, contact Assistant Coach Brent Shelton 718-2332.
Softball - Chipola Softball Coach Belinda Hendrix will offer two Softball camps. A Fielding, Hitting, and Hustling Camp for all ages will meet June 21-22, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cost is $50. A Pitching Camp for all ages will meet June 23, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost is $50. For information, contact Coach Hendrix at 718-2358.
Swimming -Swimming lessons will be offered for ages four and up. Lessons are based on a combination of nationally-recognized methods.
The following swimming instruction sessions are scheduled: Session 1: June 7-17, registration deadline is June 1; Session 2: June 21-July 1, registration deadline is June 14; Session 3: July 12-22, registration deadline is July 6; and Session 4: Aug. 2-12, registration deadline is July 26. Classes are available at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Sessions are Monday through Thursday for two weeks of 45-minute lessons. Cost is $45 and pre-registration is required, with a $5 late registration fee. An Adult Swimming class is scheduled for July 26 – July 29 with classes available at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Registration deadline is July 19. Cost is $40.
For information, call pool manager Rance Massengill at 718-2473.
Baseball - Chipola Baseball Coach Jeff Johnson will offer two camps. A Pitching Camp for ages 7-18 will meet June 14-15. Cost is $100. A Hitting Camp for ages 7-18 will meet June 16-17. Cost is $100. All baseball camps meet from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, contact Assistant Coach Brent Shelton 718-2332.
Softball - Chipola Softball Coach Belinda Hendrix will offer two Softball camps. A Fielding, Hitting, and Hustling Camp for all ages will meet June 21-22, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cost is $50. A Pitching Camp for all ages will meet June 23, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost is $50. For information, contact Coach Hendrix at 718-2358.
Hornets and Tigers Struggle in Spring Games
Jackson County’s two western football teams closed out their spring practice season with both electing to play a regulation game as opposed to a jamboree format. The Cottondale Hornets traveled to Bonifay last Friday night to take on the Holmes County Blue Devils and fell 35-12. The Hornets had kept things close in the first half, trailing by just two points at 14-12. But the second half was all Holmes County as they rolled up 21 unanswered points. After the Blue Devils took an early 7-0 lead Cottondale responded with a drive and touchdown of their own. Evan Davis took it in from 10 yards out for the score to make it 7-6. Holmes County posted another score to take a 14-6 lead but once again the Hornets fought back. This time it came on a 20 yard pass from C.J. Smith to Cody Saye. The Hornets failed to convert the two point play and trailed by two when the first half ended.
The Graceville Tigers played host to the Bulldogs of Freeport on Tuesday night and found the going rough. Freeport scored early and often in the first half and held a 25-0 lead at the end of the first half. The Tigers played better in the second half, holding the Bulldogs scoreless and moving the ball at times of offense. But offensively they never were able to string together enough successful plays to sustain an long drives or score any points. Jacky Miles took the helm at QB and had some nice runs and seemed to find a good target in Allante Oliver-Barnes. The duo hooked up for three nice passing plays that picked up good yardage and first downs. Darae Laster had some nice runs in the game as well. Jeremy Watford also ran the ball well at times but the trio, Miles, Laster and Watford, also found themselves hammered by the Bulldog defense on a regular occurrence as the Tiger offensive line had trouble holding out the ‘Dogs. The Tigers battled hard and had one last drive to try and get on the scoreboard. Miles picked up a first down on a nice scramble and then hooked up with Oliver-Barnes to get to the Bulldog 14 yard line with less than a minute to play. But the final horns sounded with the Tigers at the Bulldog 4 yard line and unable to get into the end zone.
The Graceville Tigers played host to the Bulldogs of Freeport on Tuesday night and found the going rough. Freeport scored early and often in the first half and held a 25-0 lead at the end of the first half. The Tigers played better in the second half, holding the Bulldogs scoreless and moving the ball at times of offense. But offensively they never were able to string together enough successful plays to sustain an long drives or score any points. Jacky Miles took the helm at QB and had some nice runs and seemed to find a good target in Allante Oliver-Barnes. The duo hooked up for three nice passing plays that picked up good yardage and first downs. Darae Laster had some nice runs in the game as well. Jeremy Watford also ran the ball well at times but the trio, Miles, Laster and Watford, also found themselves hammered by the Bulldog defense on a regular occurrence as the Tiger offensive line had trouble holding out the ‘Dogs. The Tigers battled hard and had one last drive to try and get on the scoreboard. Miles picked up a first down on a nice scramble and then hooked up with Oliver-Barnes to get to the Bulldog 14 yard line with less than a minute to play. But the final horns sounded with the Tigers at the Bulldog 4 yard line and unable to get into the end zone.
Big Bend Baseball League of Florida, Inc. News
Game Results: May 23, 2010
Bay County Brewers-(G1-22, G2-12)
Chattahoochee Red Birds (G1-2, G2-4)
Washington County Bruins-11
Liberty Diamond Dawgs- 8
Jackson County Jays
Gulf County Drive (Rescheduled)
Calhoun County Horsemen (G1-9, G2-17)
Destin Dawgs (G1-8, G2-13)
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
Washington County Bruins 7 2 .777
Bay County Brewers 7 3 .700
Destin Dawgs 3 6 .333
Jackson County Jays 0 8 .000
Eastern Division W L Pct.
Liberty County Diamond Dawgs 8 2 .800
Calhoun County Horsemen 6 4 .600
Gulf County Drive 4 4 .500
Chattahoochee Red Birds 1 8 .111
Next Week’s Games: May 30, 2010
Washington County Bruins at Chattahoochee Red Birds 1:00 & 3:00 P.M. EDT (DH)
Liberty Diamond Dawgs at Jackson County Jays 1:00 & 3:00 P.M. CDT (DH)
Destin Dawgs at Gulf County Drive 1:00 & 3:00 P.M. CDT (DH)
Bay County Brewers at Calhoun County Horsemen 2:00 P.M. CDT
Brief Summary:
In the Eastern Division of the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida, the Calhoun County Horsemen closed the gap on the first place Liberty Diamond Dawgs by taking a double header from the Destin Dawgs (9-8 & 17-13), while the Liberty Diamond Dawgs dropped their game to the Washington Bruins 11-8. The Liberty Diamond Dawgs now have only a 2 game lead over the Horsemen.
In the Western Division of the League, the Bay County Brewers by defeating the Chattahoochee Red Birds in a double header, closed the gap on first place Washington Bruins by only ½ game as noted above in the standings.
Therefore, the Liberty Diamond Dawgs and the Washington Bruins remain atop of their respective division midway through the 2010 season in the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida.
Bay County Brewers-(G1-22, G2-12)
Chattahoochee Red Birds (G1-2, G2-4)
Washington County Bruins-11
Liberty Diamond Dawgs- 8
Jackson County Jays
Gulf County Drive (Rescheduled)
Calhoun County Horsemen (G1-9, G2-17)
Destin Dawgs (G1-8, G2-13)
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
Washington County Bruins 7 2 .777
Bay County Brewers 7 3 .700
Destin Dawgs 3 6 .333
Jackson County Jays 0 8 .000
Eastern Division W L Pct.
Liberty County Diamond Dawgs 8 2 .800
Calhoun County Horsemen 6 4 .600
Gulf County Drive 4 4 .500
Chattahoochee Red Birds 1 8 .111
Next Week’s Games: May 30, 2010
Washington County Bruins at Chattahoochee Red Birds 1:00 & 3:00 P.M. EDT (DH)
Liberty Diamond Dawgs at Jackson County Jays 1:00 & 3:00 P.M. CDT (DH)
Destin Dawgs at Gulf County Drive 1:00 & 3:00 P.M. CDT (DH)
Bay County Brewers at Calhoun County Horsemen 2:00 P.M. CDT
Brief Summary:
In the Eastern Division of the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida, the Calhoun County Horsemen closed the gap on the first place Liberty Diamond Dawgs by taking a double header from the Destin Dawgs (9-8 & 17-13), while the Liberty Diamond Dawgs dropped their game to the Washington Bruins 11-8. The Liberty Diamond Dawgs now have only a 2 game lead over the Horsemen.
In the Western Division of the League, the Bay County Brewers by defeating the Chattahoochee Red Birds in a double header, closed the gap on first place Washington Bruins by only ½ game as noted above in the standings.
Therefore, the Liberty Diamond Dawgs and the Washington Bruins remain atop of their respective division midway through the 2010 season in the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida.
This Father’s Day - Think Fishing
Make this Father’s Day one for families, summer fun and tradition by going fishing in Florida, the Fishing Capital of the World. Surprise Dad with a family fishing outing and a 5-year freshwater fishing license, or give him an opportunity to catch a Florida bass worth a million dollars.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), partnering with the Get Outdoors Florida! Coalition encourages families to enjoy the pleasures of recreational fishing in Florida. Besides, June is Great Outdoors Month, officially designated by President Barack Obama and many of the country’s governors, including Florida’s.
“Great Outdoors Month will encourage cooperative conservation and new technologies to help ensure America’s outdoors remain places where families and friends can learn, exercise and create meaningful memories,” said Gov. Charlie Crist.
Other special outdoor designations in June include National Trails Day, National Fishing and Boating Week, National Get Outdoors Day and the Great American Backyard Campout. Visit GetOutdoorsFlorida.org to learn about events scheduled in Florida.
If you buy a 5-year freshwater fishing license, the FWC will send a special incentive package with free tackle, publications and fishing accessories. A 5-year license costs just $79, plus a convenience fee, and while you have your license, you won’t have to worry about future fee increases. For most, that’s barely a dollar per fishing trip, for healthy, relaxing recreation that allows Dad to connect with family and friends in a fun, stress-free environment. Maybe he’ll even take home a free meal or two.
The bonus package includes “hook, line and sinker:”
• Free hooks from Tru-Turn and Owner; and jigs from Fish Vision;
• A free spool of Spiderwire fishing line from Berkley;
• Lead-free sinkers from Bullet Weights;
• Biodegradable lures from Fish Bites and Stubby Steve's;
• Catch-and-Release (Sure Life) for your livewell;
• A retractor for your angling tools (Power Pole);
• Instructions and special "Fishhook Removal String."
Also in the package is literature to help plan a safe-and-sustainable fishing trip and coupons for:
• Fishing or paddling trips (Bass Online, Canoe Outpost),
• Educational programs (Ladies, Let's Go Fishing);
• Fuel supplements (Fuel Medics) for your boat motor; and
• Polarized fishing sunglasses (Ocean Waves).
Five-year licenses are available at MyFWC.com or by calling 888-347-4356. If his license hasn't expired, you can order a 5-year license now and set the effective date for up to 60 days after purchase. The package typically arrives in three to four weeks, so act now to have it by Father's Day.
This offer will be available through Father's Day; however, to make sure you are one of the first 3,000 and get the package, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing now.
Here's another option: the million-dollar bass. BountyFishing.com provides anglers an opportunity to compete in fishing contests to win cash and prizes from their favorite fishing spots. To promote catch-and-release fishing, BountyFishing uses FBI-strength image-analysis software to validate winners based on catch photos. They also host an online fishing community that posts photos, shares stories, and discusses fishing topics. For a free trial offer of an Internet-managed fishing tournament, visit www.bountyfishing.com/FL. BountyFishing will share part of your tournament fees with the Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Inc, a non-profit, public support organization that enhances FWC conservation efforts.
BountyFishing shares information with the FWC as part of the FWC initiative to create a new Black Bass Management Plan. The plan is being developed with input from the public (see MyFWC.com/BassPlan_Survey) and will require a variety of innovative data sources to document current and future conditions. FWC biologists are certain a largemouth bass exceeding the current official record of 17 pounds, 4 ounces (set in July 1986) is waiting to be caught. In 2008, an 18-pound, 8-ounce bass was caught and released in Florida. It exceeded the record but was not certified by an FWC biologist (nor was a 20-pound, 2-ounce hawg hooked in 1923).
To encourage bass anglers to catch and properly report the next state record, BountyFishing is hosting a Million Dollar Bass Bounty. The contest is open to anglers legally fishing in any public body of water in Florida from July 5 to Aug. 1. Sign-up costs $7 per day or $19 for one week, but the first 1,000 will receive a 50-percent discount and pay just $38 for all four weeks. To sign up for the Florida Million Dollar Bass Bounty or a free June fishing tournament, visit www.bountyfishing.com/FL.
Take your pick: invite Dad out for a fun fishing outing this Father's Day, buy him a 5-year license and get a bunch of fishing goodies, or sign him up for a BountyFishing.com tournament. Whichever you choose, you'll help him reconnect with nature and a great American pastime while sharing quality time relaxing on the water together.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), partnering with the Get Outdoors Florida! Coalition encourages families to enjoy the pleasures of recreational fishing in Florida. Besides, June is Great Outdoors Month, officially designated by President Barack Obama and many of the country’s governors, including Florida’s.
“Great Outdoors Month will encourage cooperative conservation and new technologies to help ensure America’s outdoors remain places where families and friends can learn, exercise and create meaningful memories,” said Gov. Charlie Crist.
Other special outdoor designations in June include National Trails Day, National Fishing and Boating Week, National Get Outdoors Day and the Great American Backyard Campout. Visit GetOutdoorsFlorida.org to learn about events scheduled in Florida.
If you buy a 5-year freshwater fishing license, the FWC will send a special incentive package with free tackle, publications and fishing accessories. A 5-year license costs just $79, plus a convenience fee, and while you have your license, you won’t have to worry about future fee increases. For most, that’s barely a dollar per fishing trip, for healthy, relaxing recreation that allows Dad to connect with family and friends in a fun, stress-free environment. Maybe he’ll even take home a free meal or two.
The bonus package includes “hook, line and sinker:”
• Free hooks from Tru-Turn and Owner; and jigs from Fish Vision;
• A free spool of Spiderwire fishing line from Berkley;
• Lead-free sinkers from Bullet Weights;
• Biodegradable lures from Fish Bites and Stubby Steve's;
• Catch-and-Release (Sure Life) for your livewell;
• A retractor for your angling tools (Power Pole);
• Instructions and special "Fishhook Removal String."
Also in the package is literature to help plan a safe-and-sustainable fishing trip and coupons for:
• Fishing or paddling trips (Bass Online, Canoe Outpost),
• Educational programs (Ladies, Let's Go Fishing);
• Fuel supplements (Fuel Medics) for your boat motor; and
• Polarized fishing sunglasses (Ocean Waves).
Five-year licenses are available at MyFWC.com or by calling 888-347-4356. If his license hasn't expired, you can order a 5-year license now and set the effective date for up to 60 days after purchase. The package typically arrives in three to four weeks, so act now to have it by Father's Day.
This offer will be available through Father's Day; however, to make sure you are one of the first 3,000 and get the package, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing now.
Here's another option: the million-dollar bass. BountyFishing.com provides anglers an opportunity to compete in fishing contests to win cash and prizes from their favorite fishing spots. To promote catch-and-release fishing, BountyFishing uses FBI-strength image-analysis software to validate winners based on catch photos. They also host an online fishing community that posts photos, shares stories, and discusses fishing topics. For a free trial offer of an Internet-managed fishing tournament, visit www.bountyfishing.com/FL. BountyFishing will share part of your tournament fees with the Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Inc, a non-profit, public support organization that enhances FWC conservation efforts.
BountyFishing shares information with the FWC as part of the FWC initiative to create a new Black Bass Management Plan. The plan is being developed with input from the public (see MyFWC.com/BassPlan_Survey) and will require a variety of innovative data sources to document current and future conditions. FWC biologists are certain a largemouth bass exceeding the current official record of 17 pounds, 4 ounces (set in July 1986) is waiting to be caught. In 2008, an 18-pound, 8-ounce bass was caught and released in Florida. It exceeded the record but was not certified by an FWC biologist (nor was a 20-pound, 2-ounce hawg hooked in 1923).
To encourage bass anglers to catch and properly report the next state record, BountyFishing is hosting a Million Dollar Bass Bounty. The contest is open to anglers legally fishing in any public body of water in Florida from July 5 to Aug. 1. Sign-up costs $7 per day or $19 for one week, but the first 1,000 will receive a 50-percent discount and pay just $38 for all four weeks. To sign up for the Florida Million Dollar Bass Bounty or a free June fishing tournament, visit www.bountyfishing.com/FL.
Take your pick: invite Dad out for a fun fishing outing this Father's Day, buy him a 5-year license and get a bunch of fishing goodies, or sign him up for a BountyFishing.com tournament. Whichever you choose, you'll help him reconnect with nature and a great American pastime while sharing quality time relaxing on the water together.
Chipola Softball Falls In National Tournament
Sitting on the left field grass on Field 1 at the 2010 NJCAA National Softball Tournament in St. George, Utah, the tears of disappointment and sighs of exhaustion filled the air. Taking time to spend their final moments on the field before joining their families, the Lady Indians gathered together to support each other and briefly think about everything they have accomplished together this year. After nearly eight straights hours under the hot Utah sun, it was a well-deserved time of reflection. “I am so proud of how hard our team fought all year long,” said Chipola coach Belinda Hendrix. “Coming into the season, nobody predicted we would accomplish anything close to competing for the national championship.”
After what could only be described as a mysterious semi-final game versus Miami-Dade; in which a grand slam was overturned, another homerun was allowed by an ineligible player, and Chipola was defeated 16-7, the Lady Indians were forced into an elimination game against Seminole State College. Facing elimination, Chipola and Seminole traded defensive stops throughout the game until late in the game when Seminole would jump out to a 6-1 lead heading into the bottom of the seventh inning. However, the heart of the Lady Indians was not ready to leave St. George without proving once again the true sign of a Chipola team.
In the bottom of the seventh, Hannah Lovestrand and Selentia Pittman both reached on infield singles before Michelle Hewett doubled to score pinch-runner Haley Adkison and move Pittman to third. Nikki Roddy then sacrificed to deep center field that allowed Pittman to score and Hewett to advance to third. With two outs, Ariell van Hook appeared to line out at first, however, as Seminole was running off the field to celebrate the win, assistant coach Jimmy Hendrix inquired about an illegal substitution by Seminole. After a conferencing of officials, it was determine that Ariell would be given the opportunity to return to the batter’s box and the game would continue.
Two pitches later, van Hook would drive a pitch to deep left field that would score Hewett at third base. With two outs and van Hook standing on first base, Trish Bliss stepped to the plate in hopes of extending the game. Having had a grand slam reversed on a baffling call earlier in the game versus Miami-Dade, Bliss put the past behind her and connected on a two-run home run to tie the game 6-6 and send the game into extra innings. Nevertheless, Seminole would score three runs in the top of the ninth to retake the lead 9-6 and Chipola would be eliminated in the bottom of the ninth when they were unable to plate the needed runs.
In the opening rounds of the tournament on Thursday Chipola had beaten Georgia Perimeter 7-4 and Chattanooga State 10-4. In round three on Friday they Lady Indians lost their first game 16-7 to Miami Dade. The Lady Sharks of Miami Dade went on to capture the National Championship with a 7-0 win over Wallace State on Saturday.
Looking back on the season, the Chipola Lady Indians earned an impressive overall record of 49-13 and reclaimed both the coveted State Championship and Panhandle Conference Championship.
After what could only be described as a mysterious semi-final game versus Miami-Dade; in which a grand slam was overturned, another homerun was allowed by an ineligible player, and Chipola was defeated 16-7, the Lady Indians were forced into an elimination game against Seminole State College. Facing elimination, Chipola and Seminole traded defensive stops throughout the game until late in the game when Seminole would jump out to a 6-1 lead heading into the bottom of the seventh inning. However, the heart of the Lady Indians was not ready to leave St. George without proving once again the true sign of a Chipola team.
In the bottom of the seventh, Hannah Lovestrand and Selentia Pittman both reached on infield singles before Michelle Hewett doubled to score pinch-runner Haley Adkison and move Pittman to third. Nikki Roddy then sacrificed to deep center field that allowed Pittman to score and Hewett to advance to third. With two outs, Ariell van Hook appeared to line out at first, however, as Seminole was running off the field to celebrate the win, assistant coach Jimmy Hendrix inquired about an illegal substitution by Seminole. After a conferencing of officials, it was determine that Ariell would be given the opportunity to return to the batter’s box and the game would continue.
Two pitches later, van Hook would drive a pitch to deep left field that would score Hewett at third base. With two outs and van Hook standing on first base, Trish Bliss stepped to the plate in hopes of extending the game. Having had a grand slam reversed on a baffling call earlier in the game versus Miami-Dade, Bliss put the past behind her and connected on a two-run home run to tie the game 6-6 and send the game into extra innings. Nevertheless, Seminole would score three runs in the top of the ninth to retake the lead 9-6 and Chipola would be eliminated in the bottom of the ninth when they were unable to plate the needed runs.
In the opening rounds of the tournament on Thursday Chipola had beaten Georgia Perimeter 7-4 and Chattanooga State 10-4. In round three on Friday they Lady Indians lost their first game 16-7 to Miami Dade. The Lady Sharks of Miami Dade went on to capture the National Championship with a 7-0 win over Wallace State on Saturday.
Looking back on the season, the Chipola Lady Indians earned an impressive overall record of 49-13 and reclaimed both the coveted State Championship and Panhandle Conference Championship.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Bulldog Football Mourns Loss Of Snelgrove
The Marianna Bulldog football family has been in mourning this past week as former Bulldog player Jake Snelgrove was laid to rest on Tuesday. Snelgrove, who passed away last Friday, was a two year starter for the Bulldogs in the 2004 and 2005 seasons. But he was much more than just a football player to the program.
He served as a ball boy for the team as a youngster and eagerly awaited the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of his older brother Jesse, who also played for the Bulldogs during the 2000 and 2001 seasons. Jesse wore the #58 and was elected team captain during his senior season. Jake tasted success early in Bulldog football when he was a member of the junior varsity team that went unbeaten in 2002. To no one’s surprise he claimed and wore the #58 just like his older brother. And when he was a senior (2005 season), just like his older brother, Jake was elected team captain by his teammates. He played both ways, lining up as a guard on offense and an end on defense. While not quite as big as his older brother, Jake had some of those intangibles that coaches love. “He was kind of undersized for a lineman,” said John Donaldson, who coached the offensive and defensive lines when both Snelgroves played at Marianna. “But as a coach you wished that you had a 100 more kids just like Jake. He worked hard and did everything we asked of him,” added Donaldson. That seemed to be a recurring theme of others who coached him. Don Dowling, currently Head Football Coach at Sneads, was the Head Football Coach at Marianna for five years. “Jake was with me for four of those five years. He was easy to coach and did exactly what you told him to do. He loved Lynard Skynard and their song “Simple Man”. He used to tell me ‘Just keep it simple Coach and we’ll take care of it,” Dowling fondly recalled.
Those intangibles didn’t just start in high school according to Daryl Williams, who coached Snelgrove in city league youth football and baseball. “Jake was a blessing to coach. He was one of those kids that if the coach told him to jump off a four story building he would do it. He trusted what the coaches were telling him that much. His loss is a real tragedy,” said Williams.
Dowling said the loss of a young man is always difficult, but Jake’s loss has been especially tough on the players, families and coaches associated with those teams. “You know we lost Justin a little over two years ago and it is just really hard to take,” Dowling said referring to the loss of Snelgrove’s teammate, friend and former Bulldog Justin Burch in October of 2008. Dowling had known both since they were kids as both Snelgrove and Burch had been ball boys for Bulldog Football while Dowling served as an assistant coach.
He served as a ball boy for the team as a youngster and eagerly awaited the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of his older brother Jesse, who also played for the Bulldogs during the 2000 and 2001 seasons. Jesse wore the #58 and was elected team captain during his senior season. Jake tasted success early in Bulldog football when he was a member of the junior varsity team that went unbeaten in 2002. To no one’s surprise he claimed and wore the #58 just like his older brother. And when he was a senior (2005 season), just like his older brother, Jake was elected team captain by his teammates. He played both ways, lining up as a guard on offense and an end on defense. While not quite as big as his older brother, Jake had some of those intangibles that coaches love. “He was kind of undersized for a lineman,” said John Donaldson, who coached the offensive and defensive lines when both Snelgroves played at Marianna. “But as a coach you wished that you had a 100 more kids just like Jake. He worked hard and did everything we asked of him,” added Donaldson. That seemed to be a recurring theme of others who coached him. Don Dowling, currently Head Football Coach at Sneads, was the Head Football Coach at Marianna for five years. “Jake was with me for four of those five years. He was easy to coach and did exactly what you told him to do. He loved Lynard Skynard and their song “Simple Man”. He used to tell me ‘Just keep it simple Coach and we’ll take care of it,” Dowling fondly recalled.
Those intangibles didn’t just start in high school according to Daryl Williams, who coached Snelgrove in city league youth football and baseball. “Jake was a blessing to coach. He was one of those kids that if the coach told him to jump off a four story building he would do it. He trusted what the coaches were telling him that much. His loss is a real tragedy,” said Williams.
Dowling said the loss of a young man is always difficult, but Jake’s loss has been especially tough on the players, families and coaches associated with those teams. “You know we lost Justin a little over two years ago and it is just really hard to take,” Dowling said referring to the loss of Snelgrove’s teammate, friend and former Bulldog Justin Burch in October of 2008. Dowling had known both since they were kids as both Snelgrove and Burch had been ball boys for Bulldog Football while Dowling served as an assistant coach.
Long Becomes A Wildcat
After four years of being a purple and gold Bulldog, Marianna’s Tre Long will now become a green and gold Wildcat. Long signed a letter of intent to play basketball and attend college at Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Alabama. The Bulldog basketball program has had much success over the last few years and according to Head Coach Travis Blanton, Long is one of the reasons. “Tre has had a great four years here at Marianna. He is one of the individuals that makes everyone around him, especially the younger guys, better off for being around him. It’s been an honor for me to have coached such a fine young man like Tre,” Blanton told the crowd of well wishers.
While Long has been in the Marianna basketball program the teams have recorded 20 plus wins each season and made it to the FHSAA Sweet 16 twice and the Final Four twice. During the past season Long did a little bit of everything for the Bulldogs, averaged 14 points per ball game, along with 6 rebounds, 3 assist and 3 steals. In a testament to how the other players looked up to Long his teammates elected him as team captain in both his junior and senior seasons.
Long addressed the crowd of well wishers that came to watch him sign on the dotted line. “I want to thank God, my family, friends, teachers and coaches for all they’ve done for me. Coach Blanton told me four years ago that if I wanted this I could get it. I’ve worked hard and that hard work has paid off,” said Long.
Long, who also played football for the Bulldogs, is the son of Charlene and Patrick Long.
While Long has been in the Marianna basketball program the teams have recorded 20 plus wins each season and made it to the FHSAA Sweet 16 twice and the Final Four twice. During the past season Long did a little bit of everything for the Bulldogs, averaged 14 points per ball game, along with 6 rebounds, 3 assist and 3 steals. In a testament to how the other players looked up to Long his teammates elected him as team captain in both his junior and senior seasons.
Long addressed the crowd of well wishers that came to watch him sign on the dotted line. “I want to thank God, my family, friends, teachers and coaches for all they’ve done for me. Coach Blanton told me four years ago that if I wanted this I could get it. I’ve worked hard and that hard work has paid off,” said Long.
Long, who also played football for the Bulldogs, is the son of Charlene and Patrick Long.
Chipola Area Gator Club Held its Annual Smoked Steak Dinner
The dinner was held on Tuesday night, May 4th, at the Agricultural Center.
A social time began at 6:00 P.M. where 140 loyal gator fans enjoyed delicious boiled peanuts, supplied and prepared by Cousin Milton Pittman. This, along with a variety of drink was served by Clay Milton.
Welcoming the guests was an 8 foot inflatable Florida Gator with huge outstretched arms. The dinning room tables were overlaid with orange and blue tablecloths, adorned with Gator figurines attached to orange and blue balloons. This, along with other added decorations really set the party mood.
A big thanks to Shannon Lollie, Doris Williams, and Peggy Brown for decorating. We also appreciate the expertise of Byron Ward in setting up the computer system, and to Grant Shelfer for setting up the sound system.
A great smoked steak dinner was provided by Bill Peacock, with Jeffery Howell and his crew of Phillip Clikas, Zech Morgan, Peggy Brown, and Frank and Teresa White serving.
LuAnn Law gave a scholarship committee report, stating that all high schools in Jackson, Calhoun, and Washington County have been notified of up-coming scholarships available this fall semester. The deadline for applications being submitted is June 1st. Please send to Chipola Area Gator Club Scholarship, 3073 4th Street, Marianna, FL.
The election of officers for the coming year are as follows: President – Milton Pittman; President Elect – Albert Milton; Secretary – Cindy James; Treasurer – Donna Rogers.
Our special guest speaker was Justin Frye, who is an assistant offensive line coach at the University of Florida and he did an outstanding job. He showed two video highlight films and spoke about spring practice, and the spring game. He also spoke about the success of Coach Urban Myer and his staff’s ability to sign the Number One Recruiting Class in the Nation. We also welcomed Coach Frye’s wife, Laurin, with a door prize of Gator apparel, for their newly expected arrival in June.
Thanks to Ellory Fuqua for drawing out prize numbers, and to Omega Hopkins for collecting door prizes. A big thanks to the Decorator’s Door, Paramore’s Pharmacy, Hopkin’s Pontiac, Wal-Mart, Dr. Jane Calhoun, LuAnn Law, Wade Mercer, Charlie Brown, and Coach Frye for donating door prizes.
A special guest, Jessica Bradley was introduced as one of Chipola’s most outstanding students, in addition to having been recently featured in April’s issue of USA Today. She plans to transfer to the University of Florida. Also introduced was Wiley Selman from Seagrove Beach, FL. who is a former Gator graduate, plus a Gator letterman. Devin Iqou, a former Chipola Junior College Baseball standout, who resides at Seagrove Beach, was also welcomed, as was Rhonda Milnik, an honorary member of the Chipola Gator Club.
A social time began at 6:00 P.M. where 140 loyal gator fans enjoyed delicious boiled peanuts, supplied and prepared by Cousin Milton Pittman. This, along with a variety of drink was served by Clay Milton.
Welcoming the guests was an 8 foot inflatable Florida Gator with huge outstretched arms. The dinning room tables were overlaid with orange and blue tablecloths, adorned with Gator figurines attached to orange and blue balloons. This, along with other added decorations really set the party mood.
A big thanks to Shannon Lollie, Doris Williams, and Peggy Brown for decorating. We also appreciate the expertise of Byron Ward in setting up the computer system, and to Grant Shelfer for setting up the sound system.
A great smoked steak dinner was provided by Bill Peacock, with Jeffery Howell and his crew of Phillip Clikas, Zech Morgan, Peggy Brown, and Frank and Teresa White serving.
LuAnn Law gave a scholarship committee report, stating that all high schools in Jackson, Calhoun, and Washington County have been notified of up-coming scholarships available this fall semester. The deadline for applications being submitted is June 1st. Please send to Chipola Area Gator Club Scholarship, 3073 4th Street, Marianna, FL.
The election of officers for the coming year are as follows: President – Milton Pittman; President Elect – Albert Milton; Secretary – Cindy James; Treasurer – Donna Rogers.
Our special guest speaker was Justin Frye, who is an assistant offensive line coach at the University of Florida and he did an outstanding job. He showed two video highlight films and spoke about spring practice, and the spring game. He also spoke about the success of Coach Urban Myer and his staff’s ability to sign the Number One Recruiting Class in the Nation. We also welcomed Coach Frye’s wife, Laurin, with a door prize of Gator apparel, for their newly expected arrival in June.
Thanks to Ellory Fuqua for drawing out prize numbers, and to Omega Hopkins for collecting door prizes. A big thanks to the Decorator’s Door, Paramore’s Pharmacy, Hopkin’s Pontiac, Wal-Mart, Dr. Jane Calhoun, LuAnn Law, Wade Mercer, Charlie Brown, and Coach Frye for donating door prizes.
A special guest, Jessica Bradley was introduced as one of Chipola’s most outstanding students, in addition to having been recently featured in April’s issue of USA Today. She plans to transfer to the University of Florida. Also introduced was Wiley Selman from Seagrove Beach, FL. who is a former Gator graduate, plus a Gator letterman. Devin Iqou, a former Chipola Junior College Baseball standout, who resides at Seagrove Beach, was also welcomed, as was Rhonda Milnik, an honorary member of the Chipola Gator Club.
Graceville Pee Wee Football & Cheerleaders Registration
Registration will be on Saturday, May 15th 2010 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the West Florida Electric Cooperative. The registration fee for Pee Wee Football is $50.00 and for Pee Wee Cheerleaders its $25.00. The Registration fee doesn’t include the fee for the uniforms. If you have any questions, please call Willie Olds at 850-326-2527.
Summer Children’s Programs Are Set at Chipola
Chipola College will offer programs for children of all ages this summer.
Swimming -Swimming lessons will be offered for ages four and up. Lessons are based on a combination of nationally-recognized methods.
The following swimming instruction sessions are scheduled: Session 1: June 7-17, registration deadline is June 1; Session 2: June 21-July 1, registration deadline is June 14; Session 3: July 12-22, registration deadline is July 6; and Session 4: Aug. 2-12, registration deadline is July 26. Classes are available at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Sessions are Monday through Thursday for two weeks of 45-minute lessons. Cost is $45 and pre-registration is required, with a $5 late registration fee. An Adult Swimming class is scheduled for July 26 – July 29 with classes available at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Registration deadline is July 19. Cost is $40.
For information, call pool manager Rance Massengill at 718-2473.
Baseball - Chipola Baseball Coach Jeff Johnson will offer two camps. A Pitching Camp for ages 7-18 will meet June 14-15. Cost is $100. A Hitting Camp for ages 7-18 will meet June 16-17. Cost is $100. All baseball camps meet from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, contact Assistant Coach Brent Shelton 718-2332.
Softball - Chipola Softball Coach Belinda Hendrix will offer two Softball camps. A Fielding, Hitting, and Hustling Camp for all ages will meet June 21-22, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cost is $50. A Pitching Camp for all ages will meet June 23, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost is $50. For information, contact Coach Hendrix at 718-2358.
Swimming -Swimming lessons will be offered for ages four and up. Lessons are based on a combination of nationally-recognized methods.
The following swimming instruction sessions are scheduled: Session 1: June 7-17, registration deadline is June 1; Session 2: June 21-July 1, registration deadline is June 14; Session 3: July 12-22, registration deadline is July 6; and Session 4: Aug. 2-12, registration deadline is July 26. Classes are available at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Sessions are Monday through Thursday for two weeks of 45-minute lessons. Cost is $45 and pre-registration is required, with a $5 late registration fee. An Adult Swimming class is scheduled for July 26 – July 29 with classes available at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Registration deadline is July 19. Cost is $40.
For information, call pool manager Rance Massengill at 718-2473.
Baseball - Chipola Baseball Coach Jeff Johnson will offer two camps. A Pitching Camp for ages 7-18 will meet June 14-15. Cost is $100. A Hitting Camp for ages 7-18 will meet June 16-17. Cost is $100. All baseball camps meet from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, contact Assistant Coach Brent Shelton 718-2332.
Softball - Chipola Softball Coach Belinda Hendrix will offer two Softball camps. A Fielding, Hitting, and Hustling Camp for all ages will meet June 21-22, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cost is $50. A Pitching Camp for all ages will meet June 23, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost is $50. For information, contact Coach Hendrix at 718-2358.
Big Bend Baseball League of Florida, Inc. News: May 16, 2010
Game Results:
Chattahoochee Red Birds - 8 - Destin Dawgs- 6
Liberty Diamond Dawgs-7 - Bay County Brewers 6
(10 innings)
Washington County Bruins-8 - Gulf County Drive-4
Calhoun Horsemen-14 - Jackson Jays-1
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
Washington County Bruins 6 2 .750
Bay County Brewers 5 3 .625
Destin Dawgs 3 4 .429
Jackson County Jays 0 8 .000
Eastern Division W L Pct.
Liberty County Diamond Dawgs 8 1 .889
Gulf County Drive 4 4 .500
Calhoun County Horsemen 4 4 .500
Chattahoochee Red Birds 1 6 .143
Next Week’s Games: May 23, 2010
Bay County Brewers at Chatt Red Birds 2P.M. EDT (DH)
Washington County Bruins at
Liberty Diamond Dawgs 3P.M. EDT
Jackson County Jays at Gulf Drive 2 P.M. CDT
Destin Dawgs at Calhoun Horsemen 2 P.M. CDT
Brief Summary:
In the Western Division of the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida the Washington County Bruins regained first place with their win over Gulf County Drive, while the second place Bay County Brewers were losing to the Liberty County Diamond Dawgs. In the Eastern Division the Liberty County Diamond Dawgs improved their record to 8 wins against only 1 loss and now have a commanding lead over Gulf Drive and Calhoun Horsemen, both with a 4-4 record. The Chattahoochee Red Birds are to be commended on picking up their first win of the season. Follow Big Bend Baseball news each week in your local paper regarding game results, league standings, and next weeks schedule of games.
Chattahoochee Red Birds - 8 - Destin Dawgs- 6
Liberty Diamond Dawgs-7 - Bay County Brewers 6
(10 innings)
Washington County Bruins-8 - Gulf County Drive-4
Calhoun Horsemen-14 - Jackson Jays-1
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
Washington County Bruins 6 2 .750
Bay County Brewers 5 3 .625
Destin Dawgs 3 4 .429
Jackson County Jays 0 8 .000
Eastern Division W L Pct.
Liberty County Diamond Dawgs 8 1 .889
Gulf County Drive 4 4 .500
Calhoun County Horsemen 4 4 .500
Chattahoochee Red Birds 1 6 .143
Next Week’s Games: May 23, 2010
Bay County Brewers at Chatt Red Birds 2P.M. EDT (DH)
Washington County Bruins at
Liberty Diamond Dawgs 3P.M. EDT
Jackson County Jays at Gulf Drive 2 P.M. CDT
Destin Dawgs at Calhoun Horsemen 2 P.M. CDT
Brief Summary:
In the Western Division of the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida the Washington County Bruins regained first place with their win over Gulf County Drive, while the second place Bay County Brewers were losing to the Liberty County Diamond Dawgs. In the Eastern Division the Liberty County Diamond Dawgs improved their record to 8 wins against only 1 loss and now have a commanding lead over Gulf Drive and Calhoun Horsemen, both with a 4-4 record. The Chattahoochee Red Birds are to be commended on picking up their first win of the season. Follow Big Bend Baseball news each week in your local paper regarding game results, league standings, and next weeks schedule of games.
FWC Launches Climate Change Website
Find out what fish and wildlife managers are doing to help wildlife adapt to potential climate change impacts. Measure your carbon footprint. Tap into age-appropriate climate change lessons. These exciting features and more can be found on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) new website, MyFWC.com/ClimateChange. The website is dedicated to educating the public about the impacts of climate change to the state’s fish and wildlife resources and how the agency is addressing those impacts.
“We hope the FWC climate change website will become a must-visit resource for individuals and organizations wanting to learn more about climate change and its impact on wildlife,” said Doug Parsons, the FWC’s climate change program coordinator. “The FWC has established itself as a leader nationally on this issue, and we look forward to working with our wildlife partners to improve the information on the website as this issue unfolds in the years to come.”
Florida’s geography and position as home to threatened and endangered wildlife puts the state in a unique position for experiencing the effects of climate change. Acknowledging that fact, the FWC began addressing climate change in 2007, when the commission passed a resolution directing staff to develop recommendations for conserving fish and wildlife in the face of climate change. In 2008, the FWC hosted a climate change summit, which brought together leading experts and professionals in the field to share their knowledge. Immediately following the summit, the FWC formed climate change teams. The website confirms the FWC’s commitment to addressing this complex issue.
“We hope the FWC climate change website will become a must-visit resource for individuals and organizations wanting to learn more about climate change and its impact on wildlife,” said Doug Parsons, the FWC’s climate change program coordinator. “The FWC has established itself as a leader nationally on this issue, and we look forward to working with our wildlife partners to improve the information on the website as this issue unfolds in the years to come.”
Florida’s geography and position as home to threatened and endangered wildlife puts the state in a unique position for experiencing the effects of climate change. Acknowledging that fact, the FWC began addressing climate change in 2007, when the commission passed a resolution directing staff to develop recommendations for conserving fish and wildlife in the face of climate change. In 2008, the FWC hosted a climate change summit, which brought together leading experts and professionals in the field to share their knowledge. Immediately following the summit, the FWC formed climate change teams. The website confirms the FWC’s commitment to addressing this complex issue.
Sneads Carlisle Rose Garden Club Hosted it’s 5th Annual Dog Show
The show was first scheduled for April 24th, but it was cancelled due to inclement weather, and was rescheduled and took place on Saturday, May 15, 2010.
A total of 14 dogs were registered for the fun event. The show itself bore little resemblance to the Westminster, instead, the show was small-town charming, and the dogs were clearly amateurs. Helen Grice, event chairman believes the weather and the economy played a big role in the number of pet owner/ dogs and spectators this year.
Most of the handlers this year were children who were so proud to escort their dog on a promenade around the area. Sometimes they paused to sniff the grass, or leave something behind or maybe they just wanted to be carried.
The Hound Dog Café served pulled pork plates, hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks.
The money raised will go toward the further beautification of Sneads. The Yellow Rose Garden at the Post Office is courtesy of the club.
The club wishes to thank the judges, Cheryl McDaniel, Jeremy Branch, Kelly Barfoot, and Charlotte Garner, also Dillon Kilpatrick, American Legion Post 241, and all merchants/organizations, and participants who helped make this event possible. We are most grateful to each and everyone.
Best Dressed: Small Dogs
1st Place: Shadow, a female Chihuahua, owner: Noah McArthur – Grandridge
2nd Place: Sophie, a female Chihuahua, owner: Chasen Roulhac – Blountstown
3rd Place: Max, a male Peek-a-Poo, owner: Kristen Miller – Chattahoochee
Best Dressed: Medium Dogs
1st Place: Gannon, a male Bulldog, owner: Jennifer Crenshaw – Greenwood
2nd Place: Ayden, a male Pomeranian mix, owner: Rebecca Green – Sneads
3rd Place: Vagas, a male English Bulldog, owner: Shannon Neel – Chattahoochee
Best Dressed: Large Dogs
1st Place: Gabby, a female Lab, owner: Tristen McDaniel – Sneads
2nd Place: Willie, a male Rottweiler, owner: Barbara Pfister – Marianna
3rd Place: Thor, a male Mastiff, owner: Ken Cain – Marianna
Look-A-Like
Small: 1st Place – Sophie, a female Chihuahua, owner:Chasen Roulhac – Blountstown
Medium: 1st Place – Ayden, a male Pomeranian mix, owner: Rebecca Green – Sneads
Large: 1st Place – Gabby, a female Lab, owner: Tristen McDaniel – Sneads
(There were no 2nd and 3rd places in this category)
Most Talented: Small Dogs
1st Place: Max, a male Peek-a-Poo, owner: Kristen Miller – Chattahoochee
2nd Place: Maddie, a female Mix Breed, owner: Mallory Beauchamp – Sneads
3rd Place: Speedy, a male Pug, owner: Nakida Rowan – Marianna
Most Talented: Medium Dogs
1st Place: Gannon, a male Bulldog, owner: Jennifer Crenshaw – Greenwood
2nd Place: Sugar, a female dog, owner: Rea Green – Sneads
3rd Place: Ayden, a male Pomeranian mix, owner: Rebecca Green – Sneads
Most Talented: Large Dogs
1st Place: Gabby, a female Lab, owner: Tristen McDaniel – Sneads
2nd Place: Thor, a male Mastiff, owner: Ken Cain – Marianna
(No 3rd Place)
A total of 14 dogs were registered for the fun event. The show itself bore little resemblance to the Westminster, instead, the show was small-town charming, and the dogs were clearly amateurs. Helen Grice, event chairman believes the weather and the economy played a big role in the number of pet owner/ dogs and spectators this year.
Most of the handlers this year were children who were so proud to escort their dog on a promenade around the area. Sometimes they paused to sniff the grass, or leave something behind or maybe they just wanted to be carried.
The Hound Dog Café served pulled pork plates, hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks.
The money raised will go toward the further beautification of Sneads. The Yellow Rose Garden at the Post Office is courtesy of the club.
The club wishes to thank the judges, Cheryl McDaniel, Jeremy Branch, Kelly Barfoot, and Charlotte Garner, also Dillon Kilpatrick, American Legion Post 241, and all merchants/organizations, and participants who helped make this event possible. We are most grateful to each and everyone.
Best Dressed: Small Dogs
1st Place: Shadow, a female Chihuahua, owner: Noah McArthur – Grandridge
2nd Place: Sophie, a female Chihuahua, owner: Chasen Roulhac – Blountstown
3rd Place: Max, a male Peek-a-Poo, owner: Kristen Miller – Chattahoochee
Best Dressed: Medium Dogs
1st Place: Gannon, a male Bulldog, owner: Jennifer Crenshaw – Greenwood
2nd Place: Ayden, a male Pomeranian mix, owner: Rebecca Green – Sneads
3rd Place: Vagas, a male English Bulldog, owner: Shannon Neel – Chattahoochee
Best Dressed: Large Dogs
1st Place: Gabby, a female Lab, owner: Tristen McDaniel – Sneads
2nd Place: Willie, a male Rottweiler, owner: Barbara Pfister – Marianna
3rd Place: Thor, a male Mastiff, owner: Ken Cain – Marianna
Look-A-Like
Small: 1st Place – Sophie, a female Chihuahua, owner:Chasen Roulhac – Blountstown
Medium: 1st Place – Ayden, a male Pomeranian mix, owner: Rebecca Green – Sneads
Large: 1st Place – Gabby, a female Lab, owner: Tristen McDaniel – Sneads
(There were no 2nd and 3rd places in this category)
Most Talented: Small Dogs
1st Place: Max, a male Peek-a-Poo, owner: Kristen Miller – Chattahoochee
2nd Place: Maddie, a female Mix Breed, owner: Mallory Beauchamp – Sneads
3rd Place: Speedy, a male Pug, owner: Nakida Rowan – Marianna
Most Talented: Medium Dogs
1st Place: Gannon, a male Bulldog, owner: Jennifer Crenshaw – Greenwood
2nd Place: Sugar, a female dog, owner: Rea Green – Sneads
3rd Place: Ayden, a male Pomeranian mix, owner: Rebecca Green – Sneads
Most Talented: Large Dogs
1st Place: Gabby, a female Lab, owner: Tristen McDaniel – Sneads
2nd Place: Thor, a male Mastiff, owner: Ken Cain – Marianna
(No 3rd Place)
Area High Schools Wrapping Up Spring Football
All four Jackson County high school football programs have been busy the past three weeks with spring practice. Spring practice will come to a close this week as all four teams will take part in their respective games.
The Cottondale Hornets were awful young last season and managed just one win in the 2009 campaign. But the Hornets are hopeful that their fortunes will be better this season now that some of those younger players have more experience. They return 8 starters on offense and 9 starters on defense. On the offensive line they return Chris Krauser, Ronnie Dixon and Neal Walker. C.J. Smith, who shared time at QB last year as a freshman, will be the likely starter this year as a sophomore. One of his primary duties will be handing the ball off to Dominique Webb, who returns this season after leading the squad in rushing last season. Defensively for the Hornets returners include Juwon Johnson at cornerback and Webb returns and will play either safety or corner. Cottondale, under long time coach Mike Melvin, concludes their spring practice with a spring game against Holmes County on May 21st in Bonifay at 7 pm.
The Graceville Tigers are also hoping to improve on last season as the Tigers went 3-7 and missed out on the FHSAA playoffs for the first time since the 2004 season. The Tigers saw their two leading ball carriers, Leron Hoover and Treyshaun White, graduate. The offensive line also lost three key blockers so filling those five spots has been a priority during the spring. Returning linemen include Leander Ford, Hunter Lain, Curtis Pinkard and Leon Woulard. David Miller or JT Russaw will be the likely starter at the center position. Carrying the mail will be Jeremy Watford, Derae Laster and Conner Renihan, all of whom saw action last year as backups. On Tuesday May 25th Graceville, under the direction of Head Coach Todd Wertenberger, will play host to Freeport in their spring game.
The Marianna Bulldogs headed into the spring under second year Head Coach Steve DeWitt. The Bulldogs have several task to be working on like finding a starting quarterback. Fidel Montgomery has graduated and will be headed to Troy University so the Bulldog must find a replacement. Hakeem Holmes saw some playing time last year at QB as a sophomore and will see action again. Micheal Mader, a familiar name to baseball fans, has come out for football and the QB spot. Hakeem knows our system and Michael has done well also. Both will see action in our spring game this Thursday,” said DeWitt. The Bulldogs will play host to Northview (Dothan) Thursday night at 6:30 pm. The Bulldogs have spent a good portion of their spring focusing on defense, an admitted weak link from last year. “We didn’t have problems scoring last year (averaged 28 points per game) but we did have trouble stopping folks. So we’ve worked real hard on that and I think we’ll see improvement on that side of the ball,” said DeWitt. While not singling out any particular player, DeWitt has liked what he has seen this spring from his soon to be seniors.
The Sneads Pirates have been having a good spring according to third year Head Coach Don Dowling. “I like what I’ve been seeing from our guys. They’ve been working real hard.” Dowling said. They’ll need that hard work because they must replace some fine talent that has graduated including almost their entire offensive backfield. Gone is Mark Lawson who rushed for more than a 1,000 yards in both his junior and senior season. Also gone are Terrence Green and Jeff Davis. The Pirates have been working on replacing Green at the QB spot and four guys have been battling. Going into their spring jamboree it looks like Blade Osborne has the slight edge with T.J. Granger right behind him. Both will see playing time in the Pirates Jamboree in Wewahitchka on Friday night. Aaron Green and Trent McDaniel may also take a few snaps under center as well. Senior Jamar White returns at the fullback position but the other running backs are all young and inexperienced. Delontre Keys, Keontez Daniels, Ron Brown, Jaylon Daniels and John Locke will all have a shot at toting the pigskin for the Pirates. The young backfield however may be helped out by the fact that the Pirates return most of their starting offensive line. The jamboree in Wewa on Friday night will feature Sneads, Wewa and Blountstown.
The Cottondale Hornets were awful young last season and managed just one win in the 2009 campaign. But the Hornets are hopeful that their fortunes will be better this season now that some of those younger players have more experience. They return 8 starters on offense and 9 starters on defense. On the offensive line they return Chris Krauser, Ronnie Dixon and Neal Walker. C.J. Smith, who shared time at QB last year as a freshman, will be the likely starter this year as a sophomore. One of his primary duties will be handing the ball off to Dominique Webb, who returns this season after leading the squad in rushing last season. Defensively for the Hornets returners include Juwon Johnson at cornerback and Webb returns and will play either safety or corner. Cottondale, under long time coach Mike Melvin, concludes their spring practice with a spring game against Holmes County on May 21st in Bonifay at 7 pm.
The Graceville Tigers are also hoping to improve on last season as the Tigers went 3-7 and missed out on the FHSAA playoffs for the first time since the 2004 season. The Tigers saw their two leading ball carriers, Leron Hoover and Treyshaun White, graduate. The offensive line also lost three key blockers so filling those five spots has been a priority during the spring. Returning linemen include Leander Ford, Hunter Lain, Curtis Pinkard and Leon Woulard. David Miller or JT Russaw will be the likely starter at the center position. Carrying the mail will be Jeremy Watford, Derae Laster and Conner Renihan, all of whom saw action last year as backups. On Tuesday May 25th Graceville, under the direction of Head Coach Todd Wertenberger, will play host to Freeport in their spring game.
The Marianna Bulldogs headed into the spring under second year Head Coach Steve DeWitt. The Bulldogs have several task to be working on like finding a starting quarterback. Fidel Montgomery has graduated and will be headed to Troy University so the Bulldog must find a replacement. Hakeem Holmes saw some playing time last year at QB as a sophomore and will see action again. Micheal Mader, a familiar name to baseball fans, has come out for football and the QB spot. Hakeem knows our system and Michael has done well also. Both will see action in our spring game this Thursday,” said DeWitt. The Bulldogs will play host to Northview (Dothan) Thursday night at 6:30 pm. The Bulldogs have spent a good portion of their spring focusing on defense, an admitted weak link from last year. “We didn’t have problems scoring last year (averaged 28 points per game) but we did have trouble stopping folks. So we’ve worked real hard on that and I think we’ll see improvement on that side of the ball,” said DeWitt. While not singling out any particular player, DeWitt has liked what he has seen this spring from his soon to be seniors.
The Sneads Pirates have been having a good spring according to third year Head Coach Don Dowling. “I like what I’ve been seeing from our guys. They’ve been working real hard.” Dowling said. They’ll need that hard work because they must replace some fine talent that has graduated including almost their entire offensive backfield. Gone is Mark Lawson who rushed for more than a 1,000 yards in both his junior and senior season. Also gone are Terrence Green and Jeff Davis. The Pirates have been working on replacing Green at the QB spot and four guys have been battling. Going into their spring jamboree it looks like Blade Osborne has the slight edge with T.J. Granger right behind him. Both will see playing time in the Pirates Jamboree in Wewahitchka on Friday night. Aaron Green and Trent McDaniel may also take a few snaps under center as well. Senior Jamar White returns at the fullback position but the other running backs are all young and inexperienced. Delontre Keys, Keontez Daniels, Ron Brown, Jaylon Daniels and John Locke will all have a shot at toting the pigskin for the Pirates. The young backfield however may be helped out by the fact that the Pirates return most of their starting offensive line. The jamboree in Wewa on Friday night will feature Sneads, Wewa and Blountstown.
Lady Indians Get Underway At National Tournament
By Clint Cox
The Chipola Lady Indians softball team left on Monday en route to St. George Utah for the NJCAA National Softball Tournament. Play is scheduled to begin on Thursday the 19th and run through Saturday the 22nd. The Lady Indians took a bus to New Orleans where they were scheduled to fly out of for the trip out west. Chipola will enter the tournament as the #2 seed and with a record of 47-11. They will attempt to capture their second national championship having won their first in 2007.
The Lady Indians begin play on Thursday with an opening round matchup against the #15 seed in Georgia Perimeter (28-13). That game is scheduled for 11:30 am central time. If the ladies can win that contest they would play again Thursday night at 6 pm central time against the winner of Chattanooga State versus Odessa College. A loss in their opening round game would have them play the loser of Chattanooga versus Odessa at 3:30 pm.
Chipola, ranked #3 in the nation in the last poll dated 4/28/10, is coming off an impressive stretch of victories as they went 5-0 in the FCCAA State Softball Tournament three weeks ago. That included a 14-0 drubbing of the Miami Dade in the championship game. The Lady Sharks were ranked #2 in the nation. That 5-0 run in the state tournament upped them to 16-1 in their last 17 games. But one concern for Coach Belinda Hendrix is that the opening round game against Georgia Perimeter on the 19th will be the Lady Indians first live game in 18 days. “With so much time between winning the state tournament and playing in the national tournament, we’ve paced ourselves with practices,” said Chipola Coach Belinda Hendrix. “We were able to fine tune some areas of game defensively and work with our hitters.”
The Lady Indians will be familiar with six of the sixteen teams in the tournament. They have played and beaten Chattanooga State and Miami Dade. They fell to Salt Lake (ranked #1 in the nation) and Yavapai (defending national champions) back in January in a season opening tournament in Nevada. They also have one run losses to Wallace State (Al) and Seminole State (OK) that occurred back in February and March.
All Chipola games can be heard live on the radio at WJAQ 100.9 FM. All games at the NJCAA National Tournament can be viewed on the internet at www.psblive.com.
The Chipola Lady Indians softball team left on Monday en route to St. George Utah for the NJCAA National Softball Tournament. Play is scheduled to begin on Thursday the 19th and run through Saturday the 22nd. The Lady Indians took a bus to New Orleans where they were scheduled to fly out of for the trip out west. Chipola will enter the tournament as the #2 seed and with a record of 47-11. They will attempt to capture their second national championship having won their first in 2007.
The Lady Indians begin play on Thursday with an opening round matchup against the #15 seed in Georgia Perimeter (28-13). That game is scheduled for 11:30 am central time. If the ladies can win that contest they would play again Thursday night at 6 pm central time against the winner of Chattanooga State versus Odessa College. A loss in their opening round game would have them play the loser of Chattanooga versus Odessa at 3:30 pm.
Chipola, ranked #3 in the nation in the last poll dated 4/28/10, is coming off an impressive stretch of victories as they went 5-0 in the FCCAA State Softball Tournament three weeks ago. That included a 14-0 drubbing of the Miami Dade in the championship game. The Lady Sharks were ranked #2 in the nation. That 5-0 run in the state tournament upped them to 16-1 in their last 17 games. But one concern for Coach Belinda Hendrix is that the opening round game against Georgia Perimeter on the 19th will be the Lady Indians first live game in 18 days. “With so much time between winning the state tournament and playing in the national tournament, we’ve paced ourselves with practices,” said Chipola Coach Belinda Hendrix. “We were able to fine tune some areas of game defensively and work with our hitters.”
The Lady Indians will be familiar with six of the sixteen teams in the tournament. They have played and beaten Chattanooga State and Miami Dade. They fell to Salt Lake (ranked #1 in the nation) and Yavapai (defending national champions) back in January in a season opening tournament in Nevada. They also have one run losses to Wallace State (Al) and Seminole State (OK) that occurred back in February and March.
All Chipola games can be heard live on the radio at WJAQ 100.9 FM. All games at the NJCAA National Tournament can be viewed on the internet at www.psblive.com.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Indians Ousted From State Tournament
By Clint Cox
The Chipola Indians baseball squad found the FCCAA State Baseball Tournament to be very similar to their season. They played well at times but also struggled at times. Those struggles led to their elimination from the tournament on Saturday in a 7-5 loss to Miami-Dade. “Our play down here in Lakeland has been a microcosm of our year,” Johnson said after the game. “We gave up some walks and committed some costly errors. We battled back and had a chance at the end but just could not come up with the big hits when we needed them the most,” Johnson added.
Saturday’s game pitted the Indians against a speedy bunch of Sharks from Miami-Dade and Chipola fell behind early 4-0. in the top of the third inning. The Indians battled back to tie the game though by plating two runs in the bottom of the third inning and two more in the bottom of the fifth. But the Sharks struck again in the top of the sixth with three runs to take a 7-4 lead. In the bottom of the ninth Chipola plated another run and had runners in scoring positions. But with the heart of their batting order at the plate the Indians could not come up with the needed hit and fell by two runs in the contest.
The Indians started the tournament on Thursday with a 16-10 slugfest loss to Palm Beach State. It was an offensive showcase as the two squads combined for 25 hits and six home runs. Chipola trailed for most of the game but rallied to take a 10-8 lead in the top of the seventh inning. Just when the Indians had grabbed the momentum the rains came and forced a 30 minute rain delay. When play resumed Palm Beach plated seven runs to reclaim the lead and went on to the six run win. Eric Sauls had a big day going 2-4 with two home runs and five RBI.
That dropped the Indians into a loser bracket matchup on Friday against St. Johns River Community College. The game was scoreless through 5 ½ innings when the Indians struck for three runs in the bottom of the fifth. Indian pitchers Rodney Quintero and Duncan Midkiff held St. Johns to just one run to seal the win and advance the Indians to Saturday’s matchup against Miami Dade.
Marianna’s Tyler Wilson had an outstanding tournament as he went 5-7 (.714) with two RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases. Cody Martin went 4-8 with a home run, four runs scored and a RBI. Josh Allen had a solid tournament as well going 4-11 with three RBI and a run scored. Andy Fermin was 4-13 with two runs scored and a RBI. Chipola, who entered the tournament ranked #7 in the state, finished the season with a record of 27-25.
The Chipola Indians baseball squad found the FCCAA State Baseball Tournament to be very similar to their season. They played well at times but also struggled at times. Those struggles led to their elimination from the tournament on Saturday in a 7-5 loss to Miami-Dade. “Our play down here in Lakeland has been a microcosm of our year,” Johnson said after the game. “We gave up some walks and committed some costly errors. We battled back and had a chance at the end but just could not come up with the big hits when we needed them the most,” Johnson added.
Saturday’s game pitted the Indians against a speedy bunch of Sharks from Miami-Dade and Chipola fell behind early 4-0. in the top of the third inning. The Indians battled back to tie the game though by plating two runs in the bottom of the third inning and two more in the bottom of the fifth. But the Sharks struck again in the top of the sixth with three runs to take a 7-4 lead. In the bottom of the ninth Chipola plated another run and had runners in scoring positions. But with the heart of their batting order at the plate the Indians could not come up with the needed hit and fell by two runs in the contest.
The Indians started the tournament on Thursday with a 16-10 slugfest loss to Palm Beach State. It was an offensive showcase as the two squads combined for 25 hits and six home runs. Chipola trailed for most of the game but rallied to take a 10-8 lead in the top of the seventh inning. Just when the Indians had grabbed the momentum the rains came and forced a 30 minute rain delay. When play resumed Palm Beach plated seven runs to reclaim the lead and went on to the six run win. Eric Sauls had a big day going 2-4 with two home runs and five RBI.
That dropped the Indians into a loser bracket matchup on Friday against St. Johns River Community College. The game was scoreless through 5 ½ innings when the Indians struck for three runs in the bottom of the fifth. Indian pitchers Rodney Quintero and Duncan Midkiff held St. Johns to just one run to seal the win and advance the Indians to Saturday’s matchup against Miami Dade.
Marianna’s Tyler Wilson had an outstanding tournament as he went 5-7 (.714) with two RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases. Cody Martin went 4-8 with a home run, four runs scored and a RBI. Josh Allen had a solid tournament as well going 4-11 with three RBI and a run scored. Andy Fermin was 4-13 with two runs scored and a RBI. Chipola, who entered the tournament ranked #7 in the state, finished the season with a record of 27-25.
Marianna Varsity Cheerleaders Honored
Two Marianna Varsity Senior Cheerleaders will be moving on in the cheerleader world. Lauren Pettis (left) and Chelsea Blanton (right) have been chosen to become National Cheerleaders Association Instructors. This amazing award is very prestigious, for these girls will be traveling the Southeast with other collegiate cheerleaders teaching high school campers the fundamentals of cheerleading. These two girls have cheered for Marianna High School four years. Their team mates and coach, Christi Shelfer, are very proud of their accomplishments.
Local Youth Wins Silver
Grand Ridge Middle School seventh grader Jeremy Wert brought home a silver medal recently from Florida Middle School State Track Championships. The event was held on May 8th at Holy Trinity Academy in Melbourne. Wert placed second in the boys 800 meter run with a time of 2:07. He is the son of Kathy S. Wert of Greenwood and the grandson of William and Miriam Wert of Marianna.
Also placing in the event for Grand Ridge were eight grader Darius Williams who placed 7th in the high jump and Johsua Taylor who placed 8th in the 200 meter dash.
Also placing in the event for Grand Ridge were eight grader Darius Williams who placed 7th in the high jump and Johsua Taylor who placed 8th in the 200 meter dash.
Graceville Pee Wee Football & Cheerleaders Registration
Registration will be on Saturday, May 15th 2010 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the West Florida Electric Cooperative. The registration fee for Pee Wee Football is $50.00 and for Pee Wee Cheerleaders its $25.00. The Registration fee doesn’t include the fee for the uniforms. If you have any questions, please call Willie Olds at 850-326-2527.
Chipola College High School Spring Showcase
Chipola Baseball Facility
on Saturday, May 15, 2010
The Chipola College High School Spring Showcase is a great opportunity for players to showcase their skills and be evaluated by JUCO and Division One Coaches, as well as professional scouts. This is a great opportunity for players to gain the exposure needed to showcase your talents. Players must be Sophomore, Juniors or Seniors and currently a member of their varsity baseball team. Players should dress in baseball pants and bring their own bats, spikes, gloves, hats, protective cups, etc.
8:00 A.M. Check-In; 9:00 A.M. Skill Evaluation (Running, Outfield, Infield, and Hitting); 11:45 A.M. Lunch (On Your Own); 12:30 P.M. Skill Evaluation (Pitching and Catching). Registration deadline is Friday, May 7, 2010. (No Refunds after this Date) Register by Phone at 850-718-2332, or send your registration form to Chipola College Baseball Office Attn: Jeff Johnson, 3094 Indian Circle Marianna, Florida 32446 or fax to 850-718-2343. The cost per Player is $85 Cash or Money Order Only. Showcase will proceed rain or shine.
Chipola Baseball Camps
Pitching Camp – June 14 & 15 /
Hitting Camp – June 16 & 17
Chipola Baseball Coach Jeff Johnson will offer a special camp for pitchers on June 14 & 15 and a special camp for hitters on June 16 & 17 for ages 7-18. The individualized camps will focus on the finer points of pitching and hitting. A limited number of applicants will be accepted. Please pre-register. The camp will meet at the Chipola Field from 9:00 A.M. to Noon both days. The cost is $100. Accident insurance coverage is included in the camp tuition. For more information, contact Brent Shelton, Assistant Baseball Coach at 850-718-2332.
Registration for the camp will be 8:30-9:00 A.M. on the first day of each camp at the Chipola Baseball Field. Pre-Registration is encouraged. Camp instruction will come from Chipola College coaching staff and players. Youngsters will learn the fundamentals of the game of baseball through drills. Every person that attends will receive a camp T-shirt. Concessions can be purchased during breaks. All attendants should come to registration dressed to play. (Shorts, shirt, cleats, or tennis shoes) Towel or a dry shirt is optional. For more information call 850-718-2332.
on Saturday, May 15, 2010
The Chipola College High School Spring Showcase is a great opportunity for players to showcase their skills and be evaluated by JUCO and Division One Coaches, as well as professional scouts. This is a great opportunity for players to gain the exposure needed to showcase your talents. Players must be Sophomore, Juniors or Seniors and currently a member of their varsity baseball team. Players should dress in baseball pants and bring their own bats, spikes, gloves, hats, protective cups, etc.
8:00 A.M. Check-In; 9:00 A.M. Skill Evaluation (Running, Outfield, Infield, and Hitting); 11:45 A.M. Lunch (On Your Own); 12:30 P.M. Skill Evaluation (Pitching and Catching). Registration deadline is Friday, May 7, 2010. (No Refunds after this Date) Register by Phone at 850-718-2332, or send your registration form to Chipola College Baseball Office Attn: Jeff Johnson, 3094 Indian Circle Marianna, Florida 32446 or fax to 850-718-2343. The cost per Player is $85 Cash or Money Order Only. Showcase will proceed rain or shine.
Chipola Baseball Camps
Pitching Camp – June 14 & 15 /
Hitting Camp – June 16 & 17
Chipola Baseball Coach Jeff Johnson will offer a special camp for pitchers on June 14 & 15 and a special camp for hitters on June 16 & 17 for ages 7-18. The individualized camps will focus on the finer points of pitching and hitting. A limited number of applicants will be accepted. Please pre-register. The camp will meet at the Chipola Field from 9:00 A.M. to Noon both days. The cost is $100. Accident insurance coverage is included in the camp tuition. For more information, contact Brent Shelton, Assistant Baseball Coach at 850-718-2332.
Registration for the camp will be 8:30-9:00 A.M. on the first day of each camp at the Chipola Baseball Field. Pre-Registration is encouraged. Camp instruction will come from Chipola College coaching staff and players. Youngsters will learn the fundamentals of the game of baseball through drills. Every person that attends will receive a camp T-shirt. Concessions can be purchased during breaks. All attendants should come to registration dressed to play. (Shorts, shirt, cleats, or tennis shoes) Towel or a dry shirt is optional. For more information call 850-718-2332.
Big Bend Baseball League of Florida, Inc. News
Game Results: May 9, 2010
Washington Bruins 10 - Calhoun Horsemen 3
Chatt Red Birds - Jackson Jays - rescheduled
Destin Dawgs - Liberty Dawgs - rescheduled
Gulf Drive - Bay Brewers - rescheduled
(Note: Games rescheduled due to honoring Mother’s Day)
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
Bay Brewers 5 2 .714
Washington Bruins 5 2 .714
Destin Dawgs 3 2 .600
Jackson Jays 1 6 .143
Eastern Division W L Pct.
Liberty Dawgs 6 1 .875
Gulf Drive 3 3 .500
Calhoun Horse. 3 4 .429
Chatt Redbirds 0 6 .000
Next Week’s Games: May 26, 2010
Chatt Red Birds @ Destin Dawgs - 2 p.m. CDT
Bay Brewers @ Liberty Dawgs - 3 p.m. EDT
Washington Bruins @ Gulf Drive - 2 p.m. CDT
Jackson Jays @ Calhoun Horsemen - 2 p.m. CDT
Brief Summary:
In the Western Division of the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida, the Washington Co. Bruins pulled back into a tie for 1st place with the Bay Brewers by beating the Calhoun Horsemen 10 - 3, Sunday, in Chipley. The Horsemen slipped to 3rd place in the Eastern Division behind the 1st place Liberty Diamond Dawgs (6 - 1) and the 2nd place Gulf Drive (3 - 3). All other scheduled games were rescheduled for a later date due to Mother’s Day.
Follow Big Bend Baseball news each week in your local paper regarding game results, league standings, and next week’s schedule of games.
Washington Bruins 10 - Calhoun Horsemen 3
Chatt Red Birds - Jackson Jays - rescheduled
Destin Dawgs - Liberty Dawgs - rescheduled
Gulf Drive - Bay Brewers - rescheduled
(Note: Games rescheduled due to honoring Mother’s Day)
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
Bay Brewers 5 2 .714
Washington Bruins 5 2 .714
Destin Dawgs 3 2 .600
Jackson Jays 1 6 .143
Eastern Division W L Pct.
Liberty Dawgs 6 1 .875
Gulf Drive 3 3 .500
Calhoun Horse. 3 4 .429
Chatt Redbirds 0 6 .000
Next Week’s Games: May 26, 2010
Chatt Red Birds @ Destin Dawgs - 2 p.m. CDT
Bay Brewers @ Liberty Dawgs - 3 p.m. EDT
Washington Bruins @ Gulf Drive - 2 p.m. CDT
Jackson Jays @ Calhoun Horsemen - 2 p.m. CDT
Brief Summary:
In the Western Division of the Big Bend Baseball League of Florida, the Washington Co. Bruins pulled back into a tie for 1st place with the Bay Brewers by beating the Calhoun Horsemen 10 - 3, Sunday, in Chipley. The Horsemen slipped to 3rd place in the Eastern Division behind the 1st place Liberty Diamond Dawgs (6 - 1) and the 2nd place Gulf Drive (3 - 3). All other scheduled games were rescheduled for a later date due to Mother’s Day.
Follow Big Bend Baseball news each week in your local paper regarding game results, league standings, and next week’s schedule of games.
Marianna Marlins 2010
The Marianna Swim Team (MST) is a local recreational swim team for boys and girls ages 4-18. Unlike football, soccer, basketball and baseball the swim team is NOT a city or school sponsored sport. We rely solely on parent volunteers and business sponsors to make the team successful. We are seeking your support this year and ask you to make a donation in one of the following categories:
GOLD Medal Sponsor $100
SILVER Medal Sponsor $ 75
BRONZE Medal Sponsor $ 50
MARLIN Fan Sponsor $ 25
If you make a donation before May 28, 2010 we will include your business name on the back of our team shirts. Our swimmers proudly wear these shirts all summer long. Checks should be made payable and mailed to:
Marianna Swim Team - Attn: Angela Bunting - 2979 Sunrise Drive - Marianna, Fl. 32448
The swim team practices Monday through Thursday 5:00- 6:30 pm at the Chipola College pool. We invite you to come out and watch our athletes in action. See for yourself what the great sport of swimming is about. The Marianna Swim Team Head Coach is Louann Law and the Assistant Coaches are Steve Young and Ray La Fontaine
Contact Information:
Vicki Pelham
2010 MST President (850) 482-2435
Helen La Fontaine 2010 MST Vice President
(850) 482-4606
Angela Bunting
2010 MST Sec/Treasurer (850) 209-8918
GOLD Medal Sponsor $100
SILVER Medal Sponsor $ 75
BRONZE Medal Sponsor $ 50
MARLIN Fan Sponsor $ 25
If you make a donation before May 28, 2010 we will include your business name on the back of our team shirts. Our swimmers proudly wear these shirts all summer long. Checks should be made payable and mailed to:
Marianna Swim Team - Attn: Angela Bunting - 2979 Sunrise Drive - Marianna, Fl. 32448
The swim team practices Monday through Thursday 5:00- 6:30 pm at the Chipola College pool. We invite you to come out and watch our athletes in action. See for yourself what the great sport of swimming is about. The Marianna Swim Team Head Coach is Louann Law and the Assistant Coaches are Steve Young and Ray La Fontaine
Contact Information:
Vicki Pelham
2010 MST President (850) 482-2435
Helen La Fontaine 2010 MST Vice President
(850) 482-4606
Angela Bunting
2010 MST Sec/Treasurer (850) 209-8918
2010 State Agricultural Mechanics Reserve Champions
Florida FFA is pleased to announce the results of the 2010 State Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event (CDE). The Agricultural Mechanics event was held Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Polk County. Nine (9) teams from throughout Florida gathered to compete for the state championship. Malone FFA finished 2nd in the state in this competition. The purpose of the Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event (CDE) is to stimulate student interest in the five areas of the agricultural mechanics industry: machinery and equipment systems, industry and marketing systems, energy systems, structural systems, and environmental & natural resource systems.
Florida FFA is very appreciative of the support of our event coordinators David Byrd and Hal Moon. Malone FFA would like to thank Spanish Trail Lumber Company, Corey Trawick, and Lambe’s Welding for the donation of money and/or time to help the Ag Mechanics Team compete. The contest Saturday consisted of a 40 minute test, a rotation through 10 group tasks, and five individual tasks. Before lunch the team had taken their test and rotated through ten group activities including: inventorying PVC parts, surveying, calibrating a sprayer, constructing drip irrigation, etc. The afternoon individual activities included: electrical circuits, welding, parts manuals, setting a torque wrench, chemicals and their disposal, and much more.
Malone’s Team members include: Jeffrey Peeler, Sam Robison, Rett Daniels, and Cody Ferguson. These same young men competed last year in the state competition and came in 9th. What a way for four senior friends to end their high school FFA career than to become the 2010 Florida FFA State Ag Mechanics Reserve Champions!!
A special congratulation goes to Jeffrey Peeler. Jeffrey was High Individual in this contest. He will go on stage at State FFA Convention in June to receive a trophy for his accomplishment and be recognized as a member of the 2nd place team in the state.
Florida FFA is very appreciative of the support of our event coordinators David Byrd and Hal Moon. Malone FFA would like to thank Spanish Trail Lumber Company, Corey Trawick, and Lambe’s Welding for the donation of money and/or time to help the Ag Mechanics Team compete. The contest Saturday consisted of a 40 minute test, a rotation through 10 group tasks, and five individual tasks. Before lunch the team had taken their test and rotated through ten group activities including: inventorying PVC parts, surveying, calibrating a sprayer, constructing drip irrigation, etc. The afternoon individual activities included: electrical circuits, welding, parts manuals, setting a torque wrench, chemicals and their disposal, and much more.
Malone’s Team members include: Jeffrey Peeler, Sam Robison, Rett Daniels, and Cody Ferguson. These same young men competed last year in the state competition and came in 9th. What a way for four senior friends to end their high school FFA career than to become the 2010 Florida FFA State Ag Mechanics Reserve Champions!!
A special congratulation goes to Jeffrey Peeler. Jeffrey was High Individual in this contest. He will go on stage at State FFA Convention in June to receive a trophy for his accomplishment and be recognized as a member of the 2nd place team in the state.
Beware of Cogon Grass
Cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica) is an invasive, non-native grass which occurs in Florida and several other southeastern states. A pest in 73 countries, and considered to be one of the “Top 10 Worst Weeds in the World”, cogon grass affects pine productivity and survival, wildlife habitat, recreation, native plants, fire behavior, site management costs and more.
Identifying Cogon Grass
How to Recognize Cogon Grass
Cogon grass is a tall (2-5 ft.) perennial grass with bright yellowy-green foliage. The leaf blades have a mid-vein which is clearly offset to one side, and serrated (toothed) edges. The rhizomes are hard, scaly, and cream-colored with sharply pointed tips. The seed head is fuzzy, white, and plume-like (see images above).
Cogon grass invasion in Central FL upland pine sites
Common Locations for Cogon Grass
Cogon grass is found on roadsides, mining sites, borrow pits, and other areas of soil disturbance, and is able to invade moist to dry upland pine sites, After the initial invasion, cogon grass often forms dense, field-like monocultures.
Cogon grass spreads readily on disturbed sites and through movement of soil contaminated with small pieces of rhizome or seed (often due to site disturbance in timber harvest, site preparation, road grading, use of contaminated fill dirt, etc.). Cogon grass infestations can reduce pine survival and growth, and in fire situations, may result in complete mortality of overstory trees due to flammable oils in the grass blades raising the intensity and severity of prescribed burns. Over time cogon grass may significantly impact management and productivity of pines on infested sites.
Regulatory Status
Due to the damaging effects of cogon grass invasion, cogon grass is listed as a noxious weed by both the state and federal levels. See list of regulations and ordinances at . http://www.fl-dof.com/forest_management/fh_invasives_laws.html
Some Treatment Recommendations
Prevention
Avoid soil disturbance, timber harvest, fire, etc. unless as a part of a specific treatment regime. Always clean equipment after operating in infested areas.
Mechanical/Cultural
Mow or prescribed burn prior to herbicide application to remove built-up thatch and promote active growth herbicide uptake. Do not mow when seedheads are present. Do not burn without a follow-up herbicide treatment.
Chemical
Allow 12 inches of re-sprout before applying
herbicide. Most managers recommend a foliar application of 2% glyphosate (eg. Roundup/Accord), or 1-1.5% imazapyr (eg. Arsenal/Chopper) (be aware of soil activity), or a tank mix of the two herbicides. Apply herbicide by spraying all foliage just until wet to the point of run-off. Links to Identification and Control Guides. (http://www.fl-dof.com/forest_management/fh_invasives_links.html#guides)
Timing
If you can only do one treatment a year, apply your treatment in the fall before the first frost. Otherwise, re-treat regularly whenever adequate foliar re-sprout has occurred.
In Jackson County,
you may contact: Barry Stafford
Jackson County Forester
FL Division of Forestry
850-482-9509
Identifying Cogon Grass
How to Recognize Cogon Grass
Cogon grass is a tall (2-5 ft.) perennial grass with bright yellowy-green foliage. The leaf blades have a mid-vein which is clearly offset to one side, and serrated (toothed) edges. The rhizomes are hard, scaly, and cream-colored with sharply pointed tips. The seed head is fuzzy, white, and plume-like (see images above).
Cogon grass invasion in Central FL upland pine sites
Common Locations for Cogon Grass
Cogon grass is found on roadsides, mining sites, borrow pits, and other areas of soil disturbance, and is able to invade moist to dry upland pine sites, After the initial invasion, cogon grass often forms dense, field-like monocultures.
Cogon grass spreads readily on disturbed sites and through movement of soil contaminated with small pieces of rhizome or seed (often due to site disturbance in timber harvest, site preparation, road grading, use of contaminated fill dirt, etc.). Cogon grass infestations can reduce pine survival and growth, and in fire situations, may result in complete mortality of overstory trees due to flammable oils in the grass blades raising the intensity and severity of prescribed burns. Over time cogon grass may significantly impact management and productivity of pines on infested sites.
Regulatory Status
Due to the damaging effects of cogon grass invasion, cogon grass is listed as a noxious weed by both the state and federal levels. See list of regulations and ordinances at . http://www.fl-dof.com/forest_management/fh_invasives_laws.html
Some Treatment Recommendations
Prevention
Avoid soil disturbance, timber harvest, fire, etc. unless as a part of a specific treatment regime. Always clean equipment after operating in infested areas.
Mechanical/Cultural
Mow or prescribed burn prior to herbicide application to remove built-up thatch and promote active growth herbicide uptake. Do not mow when seedheads are present. Do not burn without a follow-up herbicide treatment.
Chemical
Allow 12 inches of re-sprout before applying
herbicide. Most managers recommend a foliar application of 2% glyphosate (eg. Roundup/Accord), or 1-1.5% imazapyr (eg. Arsenal/Chopper) (be aware of soil activity), or a tank mix of the two herbicides. Apply herbicide by spraying all foliage just until wet to the point of run-off. Links to Identification and Control Guides. (http://www.fl-dof.com/forest_management/fh_invasives_links.html#guides)
Timing
If you can only do one treatment a year, apply your treatment in the fall before the first frost. Otherwise, re-treat regularly whenever adequate foliar re-sprout has occurred.
In Jackson County,
you may contact: Barry Stafford
Jackson County Forester
FL Division of Forestry
850-482-9509
Thursday, May 6, 2010
CHIPOLA WINS STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Chipola Lady Indians captured the 2010 FCCAA State and Region VIII Championship with a 14-0 win over Miami-Dade on May 2.
Chipola, which beat State College of Florida for the second time in two days by the final 13-8 to capture the FCCAA Gulf District Championship and is ranked third in the country, will now advance to the NJCAA National Tournament in St. George, Utah.
From an outstanding pitching performance all day from Brittany Black, Emma Stevenson, and Skylar Davis, the Lady Indians were finally able to connect with the bats in the final day; 20 hits in game one versus State College of Florida and 18 against FCCAA Atlanta District Champion, Miami-Dade.
“I am extremely proud of our team and how we have fought all year long through adversity,” said Coach Belinda Hendrix. “At the beginning of the season, nobody thought we would compete for the conference title and make a run at the state title.”
“To now have the opportunity to compete in the National Tournament in Utah, it says a great deal about the character and the heart of our team.”
Chipola’s road to victory in the state tournament was paved with victories against South Florida (4-2), St. Petersburg (4-3), State College of Florida (7-4 & 13-8), and Miami-Dade (14-0).
In the Miami-Dade game, Chipola was led by Andrea Sullivan, who had three hits, three runs, five RBIs, two walks, and two homeruns in three at bats. Sullivan was named NJCAA Region VIII Tournament Most Valuable Player and batted .667 for the tournament, 10 for 16.
Joining Sullivan in the hit parade was teammates Kellie Todd, four hits and four RBIs; Michelle Hewett, three hits and two runs; Dana Cauthen, three hits and three runs.
Pitcher Emma Stevenson pitched a complete game shutout by allowing only six runs, one walk, and four strikeouts on 100 pitches.
In her sixth season at the helm of the Lady Indians program, coach Belinda Hendrix had 10 players on the Panhandle All-Conference team, including catcher Kellie Todd, Conference Player of the Year, and Emma Stevenson, Conference Pitcher of the Year.
The Lady Indians won the Panhandle Conference championship this year, and in 2008 and 2007. Chipola finished fifth in the 2009 State Tournament. The team captured the state and national championships in 2007.
Chipola, which beat State College of Florida for the second time in two days by the final 13-8 to capture the FCCAA Gulf District Championship and is ranked third in the country, will now advance to the NJCAA National Tournament in St. George, Utah.
From an outstanding pitching performance all day from Brittany Black, Emma Stevenson, and Skylar Davis, the Lady Indians were finally able to connect with the bats in the final day; 20 hits in game one versus State College of Florida and 18 against FCCAA Atlanta District Champion, Miami-Dade.
“I am extremely proud of our team and how we have fought all year long through adversity,” said Coach Belinda Hendrix. “At the beginning of the season, nobody thought we would compete for the conference title and make a run at the state title.”
“To now have the opportunity to compete in the National Tournament in Utah, it says a great deal about the character and the heart of our team.”
Chipola’s road to victory in the state tournament was paved with victories against South Florida (4-2), St. Petersburg (4-3), State College of Florida (7-4 & 13-8), and Miami-Dade (14-0).
In the Miami-Dade game, Chipola was led by Andrea Sullivan, who had three hits, three runs, five RBIs, two walks, and two homeruns in three at bats. Sullivan was named NJCAA Region VIII Tournament Most Valuable Player and batted .667 for the tournament, 10 for 16.
Joining Sullivan in the hit parade was teammates Kellie Todd, four hits and four RBIs; Michelle Hewett, three hits and two runs; Dana Cauthen, three hits and three runs.
Pitcher Emma Stevenson pitched a complete game shutout by allowing only six runs, one walk, and four strikeouts on 100 pitches.
In her sixth season at the helm of the Lady Indians program, coach Belinda Hendrix had 10 players on the Panhandle All-Conference team, including catcher Kellie Todd, Conference Player of the Year, and Emma Stevenson, Conference Pitcher of the Year.
The Lady Indians won the Panhandle Conference championship this year, and in 2008 and 2007. Chipola finished fifth in the 2009 State Tournament. The team captured the state and national championships in 2007.
Indians Take The Field
By Clint Cox
The Chipola Indians baseball squad will take the field on Thursday at 9:00 am in the first round of action at the FCCAA State Baseball Tournament in Lakeland. The Indians, making their sixth consecutive appearance in the FCCAA State Baseball Tournament, will square off against Palm Beach State. The tournament is being played at Tigertown Stadium, which is the spring training home of the Detroit Tigers. Palm Beach, who enters the tournament ranked #2 in the state and #9 in the nation, are the Southern Coast Conference with a overall record of 35-13. Chipola, who is ranked #7 in the state, finished as the Panhandle Conference runner up and are 26-23.
The Indians head to Lakeland to start the tournament after placing five Indians on the All Panhandle Conference team. Eric Sauls (OF), Blake Newalu (INF) and Austin Wright (LHP) were named First Team All Conference. LeVon Washington (OF) and CJ Reifenhauser (LHP) were named second team All Conference. Sauls, Wright and Newalu also were named among Top 10 Players from Panhandle Conference.
All Chipola games can be heard live on WJAQ radio (100.9 FM) and all games of the tournament can be seen live on the internet at www.psblive.com.
The Chipola Indians baseball squad will take the field on Thursday at 9:00 am in the first round of action at the FCCAA State Baseball Tournament in Lakeland. The Indians, making their sixth consecutive appearance in the FCCAA State Baseball Tournament, will square off against Palm Beach State. The tournament is being played at Tigertown Stadium, which is the spring training home of the Detroit Tigers. Palm Beach, who enters the tournament ranked #2 in the state and #9 in the nation, are the Southern Coast Conference with a overall record of 35-13. Chipola, who is ranked #7 in the state, finished as the Panhandle Conference runner up and are 26-23.
The Indians head to Lakeland to start the tournament after placing five Indians on the All Panhandle Conference team. Eric Sauls (OF), Blake Newalu (INF) and Austin Wright (LHP) were named First Team All Conference. LeVon Washington (OF) and CJ Reifenhauser (LHP) were named second team All Conference. Sauls, Wright and Newalu also were named among Top 10 Players from Panhandle Conference.
All Chipola games can be heard live on WJAQ radio (100.9 FM) and all games of the tournament can be seen live on the internet at www.psblive.com.
Panhandle Seminole Club 2010 Scholarship Tournament
The Panhandle Seminole Club held its 2010 Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on April 30, 2010 at the Indian Springs Golf Club in Marianna. Sixty-seven (67) golfers participated and braved the weather to again help raise scholarship funds for deserving local students to attend Florida State University. The Club has awarded over $28,000 over the past seven (7) years to help support the pursuit of higher education.
Results of the tournament were:
• First place team: Terry Allen, Phil Register, Eddie Rodgers, Earl Armstrong
• Second place team: Pete Klappas, Rob Eaton, Matt Melchior, Scott Tharpe
• Third place team: Hunter Nolen, Dean Laramore, Jared Melvin, and Matt Milton.
Individual accomplishments include:
• Long made putt (hole #1):
Dave Daigle at 61 feet 9 inches,
• Closest to the pin (hole #5):
Matt Melchior at 4 feet 6 inches,
• Closest to the pin (hole #8):
Denis Ferguson at 3 feet 1.75 inches,
• Closest to the pin (hole #13):
Phil Register at 9 feet 3 inches, and
• Closest to the pin (hole #18):
Matt Milton at 6 feet 5 inches.
The Club wishes to thank the many, many hole/scholarship sponsors. We especially wish to thank Badcock Home Furnishing Stores of Graceville and Marianna, plus Marianna Toyota, Rahal Miller Chevrolet, and Hopkins Pontiac for their donation of those prizes which were awarded to the individual winners mentioned above.
All of our sponsors and golfers helped make this scholarship endeavor a continuing success for local aspiring students.
Results of the tournament were:
• First place team: Terry Allen, Phil Register, Eddie Rodgers, Earl Armstrong
• Second place team: Pete Klappas, Rob Eaton, Matt Melchior, Scott Tharpe
• Third place team: Hunter Nolen, Dean Laramore, Jared Melvin, and Matt Milton.
Individual accomplishments include:
• Long made putt (hole #1):
Dave Daigle at 61 feet 9 inches,
• Closest to the pin (hole #5):
Matt Melchior at 4 feet 6 inches,
• Closest to the pin (hole #8):
Denis Ferguson at 3 feet 1.75 inches,
• Closest to the pin (hole #13):
Phil Register at 9 feet 3 inches, and
• Closest to the pin (hole #18):
Matt Milton at 6 feet 5 inches.
The Club wishes to thank the many, many hole/scholarship sponsors. We especially wish to thank Badcock Home Furnishing Stores of Graceville and Marianna, plus Marianna Toyota, Rahal Miller Chevrolet, and Hopkins Pontiac for their donation of those prizes which were awarded to the individual winners mentioned above.
All of our sponsors and golfers helped make this scholarship endeavor a continuing success for local aspiring students.
May 15 = Steven Cullifer Memorial Poker Run for Kids
On May 15, 2010 there will be a lot of Motorcycles, Convertibles, Hot Rods and Antique cars on the streets of Jackson and Calhoun Counties for the 4th Annual Poker Run Against Childhood Diseases. This year’s poker run, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Jackson County, will benefit 6 year old Elizabeth Cantrell. This year Elizabeth was diagnosed with Idiopathic
Thrombocytopenic Purpura or ITP. ITP is a type of disease that results in a low platelet count and can damage the cell that makes new platelets and decreases the number of platelets that are produced.
If anyone would like to donate to this worthy cause please contact a member of the Optimist Club of Jackson County or mail a check to OJC at P O Box 6294 Marianna, Fl. 32447 and specify that it is for Elizabeth Cantrell. This is a worthy cause and all funds received will go toward the medical bills for Elizabeth as the family did not have insurance at the time of her diagnoses.
Elizabeth is 6 years old and is the daughter of Kenny & Michelle Cantrell of Malone, Fl. She is in kindergarten at Malone Elementary School and is involved with Friendship Baptist Church where she attends the Awana program and sings in the children’s choir.
If you would like to participate in this year’s benefit be at the Jackson County Sheriff Dept at 8:00 AM on May 15 to register. The first wave of riders will leave the JCSO at 9:00 AM. A planned ride will be over 100 miles long and will end up at the Cornerstone Restaurant on Hwy 71 South. The cost for a vehicle and one rider is $20.00. Each rider can also donate $5.00 for each extra hand, up to 5 hands. Each vehicle can have one extra rider and they can donate $5.00 each for up to 5 extra hands as well. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.
Like last year this year’s ride will be a little different as we are inviting Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Convertibles, Antique Cars and Motorcycles to participate. So come help us help Elizabeth and her family with medical bills.
For more information contact Shellie Hollis at 526-4477 or 573-0184.
Thrombocytopenic Purpura or ITP. ITP is a type of disease that results in a low platelet count and can damage the cell that makes new platelets and decreases the number of platelets that are produced.
If anyone would like to donate to this worthy cause please contact a member of the Optimist Club of Jackson County or mail a check to OJC at P O Box 6294 Marianna, Fl. 32447 and specify that it is for Elizabeth Cantrell. This is a worthy cause and all funds received will go toward the medical bills for Elizabeth as the family did not have insurance at the time of her diagnoses.
Elizabeth is 6 years old and is the daughter of Kenny & Michelle Cantrell of Malone, Fl. She is in kindergarten at Malone Elementary School and is involved with Friendship Baptist Church where she attends the Awana program and sings in the children’s choir.
If you would like to participate in this year’s benefit be at the Jackson County Sheriff Dept at 8:00 AM on May 15 to register. The first wave of riders will leave the JCSO at 9:00 AM. A planned ride will be over 100 miles long and will end up at the Cornerstone Restaurant on Hwy 71 South. The cost for a vehicle and one rider is $20.00. Each rider can also donate $5.00 for each extra hand, up to 5 hands. Each vehicle can have one extra rider and they can donate $5.00 each for up to 5 extra hands as well. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.
Like last year this year’s ride will be a little different as we are inviting Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Convertibles, Antique Cars and Motorcycles to participate. So come help us help Elizabeth and her family with medical bills.
For more information contact Shellie Hollis at 526-4477 or 573-0184.
Mathis Wins Neal and Keen Athletic Awards
Maggie Mathis of Marianna, a member of the Chipola College Cross Country team, won both the Neal Sportsmanship Award and the Charlton Keen Scholar Athlete Award at the college’s recent Awards Night. Mathis was a two-time NJCAA Academic All-American. She will graduate from Chipola in May and plans to attend Florida State University to major in Communication Disorders. Cross Country Coach Rance Massengill presented the awards.
BIG BEND BASEBALL LEAGUE OF FLORIDA, INC.
Game Results: May 2
Washington County Bruins vs Chattahoochee Red Birds - PP til May 30th
Jackson County Jays vs Liberty Diamond Dawgs- PP til May 30th
Destin Dawgs vs Gulf County Drive-PP-May 30th
Bay Brewer-16 at Calhoun County Horsemen- 2
League Standings
EASTERN DIVISION W L Pct
Liberty County Diamond Dawgs 6 1 .875
Calhoun County Horsemen 3 3 .500
Gulf County Drive 3 3 .500
Chattahoochee Red Birds 0 6 .000
WESTERN DIVISION W L Pct
Bay County Brewers 5 2 .714
Washington County Bruins 4 2 .666
Destin Dawgs 3 2 .600
Jackson County Jays 1 6 .143
Next Week’s Games May 9
Next Week’s Games May 9th
Note: In honor of Mother’s Day, all scheduled games are being rescheduled and played as the second game of a double header when the two teams meet June 6th.
Brief Summary
The Bay county Brewers with a win Sunday over the Calhoun county Horsemen move into first place in the Western Division of the League, with a 5-2 record, while the Washington County Bruins drop to second place one-half game out of first.
In the Western Division the Liberty County Diamond Dawgs still have a commanding lead over the Calhoun County Horsemen and Gulf Drive, both tied for second place, each with a 3-3 record.
Follow Big Bend League news each week in your local paper regarding game results, league standings and next week’s schedule of games.
Washington County Bruins vs Chattahoochee Red Birds - PP til May 30th
Jackson County Jays vs Liberty Diamond Dawgs- PP til May 30th
Destin Dawgs vs Gulf County Drive-PP-May 30th
Bay Brewer-16 at Calhoun County Horsemen- 2
League Standings
EASTERN DIVISION W L Pct
Liberty County Diamond Dawgs 6 1 .875
Calhoun County Horsemen 3 3 .500
Gulf County Drive 3 3 .500
Chattahoochee Red Birds 0 6 .000
WESTERN DIVISION W L Pct
Bay County Brewers 5 2 .714
Washington County Bruins 4 2 .666
Destin Dawgs 3 2 .600
Jackson County Jays 1 6 .143
Next Week’s Games May 9
Next Week’s Games May 9th
Note: In honor of Mother’s Day, all scheduled games are being rescheduled and played as the second game of a double header when the two teams meet June 6th.
Brief Summary
The Bay county Brewers with a win Sunday over the Calhoun county Horsemen move into first place in the Western Division of the League, with a 5-2 record, while the Washington County Bruins drop to second place one-half game out of first.
In the Western Division the Liberty County Diamond Dawgs still have a commanding lead over the Calhoun County Horsemen and Gulf Drive, both tied for second place, each with a 3-3 record.
Follow Big Bend League news each week in your local paper regarding game results, league standings and next week’s schedule of games.
Lady Pirates Advance To Regional Final
By Clint Cox
This past Friday night saw the Sneads Lady Pirates softball squad avenged a 10 inning 1-0 loss to South Walton in the District Championship game from a week earlier. After beating Northview 3-2 in the Class 2A Regional Quarter Finals, Sneads got a rematch with the Lady Seahawks for the Regional Semi-Finals. The game, played at South Walton, went the way of Sneads by a score of 3-1. With that win Sneads advanced to the Regional Finals and were scheduled to travel to Lafayette on Tuesday night. That game was rescheduled to Wednesday night due to heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday. The winner of Wednesday night’s game, which were not available at press time, advances to the FHSAA Final Four in Clermont May 12th & 13th. Lafayette advanced to the Regional Finals by beating Franklin County 11-1 and North Florida Christian 6-5.
Sneads and South Walton had played three previous contest this season, with all three being very close games that featured the outstanding pitching of Karissa Childs from Sneads and South Walton’s Shelby Watson. Both teams took their home games during the season in low scoring affairs. The District Championship was another nail biter and Sneads was chomping at the bit to get a rematch with the Lady Seahawks. In that rematch Sneads finally got to Watson, scoring all three runs in the third inning. Childs helped her own cause with a two RBI single to score Jonie Bonine and Kayla Kelly. A throwing error on the play allowed Childs to come all the way around the bases and score, putting Sneads up 3-0. Childs stymied South Walton most of the game, allowing just one run in the fifth inning, and got some fine defensive play from her teammates to seal the win. With the win Sneads improved to 22-7 on the season.
This past Friday night saw the Sneads Lady Pirates softball squad avenged a 10 inning 1-0 loss to South Walton in the District Championship game from a week earlier. After beating Northview 3-2 in the Class 2A Regional Quarter Finals, Sneads got a rematch with the Lady Seahawks for the Regional Semi-Finals. The game, played at South Walton, went the way of Sneads by a score of 3-1. With that win Sneads advanced to the Regional Finals and were scheduled to travel to Lafayette on Tuesday night. That game was rescheduled to Wednesday night due to heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday. The winner of Wednesday night’s game, which were not available at press time, advances to the FHSAA Final Four in Clermont May 12th & 13th. Lafayette advanced to the Regional Finals by beating Franklin County 11-1 and North Florida Christian 6-5.
Sneads and South Walton had played three previous contest this season, with all three being very close games that featured the outstanding pitching of Karissa Childs from Sneads and South Walton’s Shelby Watson. Both teams took their home games during the season in low scoring affairs. The District Championship was another nail biter and Sneads was chomping at the bit to get a rematch with the Lady Seahawks. In that rematch Sneads finally got to Watson, scoring all three runs in the third inning. Childs helped her own cause with a two RBI single to score Jonie Bonine and Kayla Kelly. A throwing error on the play allowed Childs to come all the way around the bases and score, putting Sneads up 3-0. Childs stymied South Walton most of the game, allowing just one run in the fifth inning, and got some fine defensive play from her teammates to seal the win. With the win Sneads improved to 22-7 on the season.
Chipola College High School Spring Showcase / Chipola Baseball Camps
Chipola Baseball Facility
on Saturday, May 15, 2010
The Chipola College High School Spring Showcase is a great opportunity for players to showcase their skills and be evaluated by JUCO and Division One Coaches, as well as professional scouts. This is a great opportunity for players to gain the exposure needed to showcase your talents. Players must be Sophomore, Juniors or Seniors and currently a member of their varsity baseball team. Players should dress in baseball pants and bring their own bats, spikes, gloves, hats, protective cups, etc.
8:00 A.M. Check-In; 9:00 A.M. Skill Evaluation (Running, Outfield, Infield, and Hitting); 11:45 A.M. Lunch (On Your Own); 12:30 P.M. Skill Evaluation (Pitching and Catching). Registration deadline is Friday, May 7, 2010. (No Refunds after this Date) Register by Phone at 850-718-2332, or send your registration form to Chipola College Baseball Office Attn: Jeff Johnson, 3094 Indian Circle Marianna, Florida 32446 or fax to 850-718-2343. The cost per Player is $85 Cash or Money Order Only. Showcase will proceed rain or shine.
Chipola Baseball Camps
Pitching Camp – June 14 & 15 /
Hitting Camp – June 16 & 17
Chipola Baseball Coach Jeff Johnson will offer a special camp for pitchers on June 14 & 15 and a special camp for hitters on June 16 & 17 for ages 7-18. The individualized camps will focus on the finer points of pitching and hitting. A limited number of applicants will be accepted. Please pre-register. The camp will meet at the Chipola Field from 9:00 A.M. to Noon both days. The cost is $100. Accident insurance coverage is included in the camp tuition. For more information, contact Brent Shelton, Assistant Baseball Coach at 850-718-2332.
Registration for the camp will be 8:30-9:00 A.M. on the first day of each camp at the Chipola Baseball Field. Pre-Registration is encouraged. Camp instruction will come from Chipola College coaching staff and players. Youngsters will learn the fundamentals of the game of baseball through drills. Every person that attends will receive a camp T-shirt. Concessions can be purchased during breaks. All attendants should come to registration dressed to play. (Shorts, shirt, cleats, or tennis shoes) Towel or a dry shirt is optional. For more information call 850-718-2332.
on Saturday, May 15, 2010
The Chipola College High School Spring Showcase is a great opportunity for players to showcase their skills and be evaluated by JUCO and Division One Coaches, as well as professional scouts. This is a great opportunity for players to gain the exposure needed to showcase your talents. Players must be Sophomore, Juniors or Seniors and currently a member of their varsity baseball team. Players should dress in baseball pants and bring their own bats, spikes, gloves, hats, protective cups, etc.
8:00 A.M. Check-In; 9:00 A.M. Skill Evaluation (Running, Outfield, Infield, and Hitting); 11:45 A.M. Lunch (On Your Own); 12:30 P.M. Skill Evaluation (Pitching and Catching). Registration deadline is Friday, May 7, 2010. (No Refunds after this Date) Register by Phone at 850-718-2332, or send your registration form to Chipola College Baseball Office Attn: Jeff Johnson, 3094 Indian Circle Marianna, Florida 32446 or fax to 850-718-2343. The cost per Player is $85 Cash or Money Order Only. Showcase will proceed rain or shine.
Chipola Baseball Camps
Pitching Camp – June 14 & 15 /
Hitting Camp – June 16 & 17
Chipola Baseball Coach Jeff Johnson will offer a special camp for pitchers on June 14 & 15 and a special camp for hitters on June 16 & 17 for ages 7-18. The individualized camps will focus on the finer points of pitching and hitting. A limited number of applicants will be accepted. Please pre-register. The camp will meet at the Chipola Field from 9:00 A.M. to Noon both days. The cost is $100. Accident insurance coverage is included in the camp tuition. For more information, contact Brent Shelton, Assistant Baseball Coach at 850-718-2332.
Registration for the camp will be 8:30-9:00 A.M. on the first day of each camp at the Chipola Baseball Field. Pre-Registration is encouraged. Camp instruction will come from Chipola College coaching staff and players. Youngsters will learn the fundamentals of the game of baseball through drills. Every person that attends will receive a camp T-shirt. Concessions can be purchased during breaks. All attendants should come to registration dressed to play. (Shorts, shirt, cleats, or tennis shoes) Towel or a dry shirt is optional. For more information call 850-718-2332.
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