Leonard Hamilton, head coach of the FSU Men’s Basketball team, will be the special guest for Chipola’s Endless Summer Dinner/Dance, Aug. 21 at the Marianna National Guard Armory.
The Villagers, a popular Chipola band from the 1960’s will provide the perfect musical backdrop for the occasion. A professional DJ will spin dance tunes for the remainder of the evening.
Hamilton led the Seminoles to a 22-10 record in 2010 and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. He was named the National Coach of the Year by Basketball Times and the ACC Coach of the Year by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association in 2009. He guided the Seminoles to a 25-10 mark in 2009 with a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament and the first ACC Championship game appearance in school history.
As he continues to build his program into one of the nation’s best, he attracts the top talent and helps those players reach their goals of not only playing at the next level, but of excelling academically, with a 100 percent graduation rate.
With 20 or more wins in three of the last four seasons, Hamilton has 131 victories during his tenure at FSU. In earning ACC Coach of the Year honors in 2009, Hamilton became the first coach to be named the coach of the year in both the ACC and the Big East. He recently inked a new five-year contract which will take him through the 2013-14 season.
Hamilton has guided five of his first seven Seminole teams into postseason play as he continues to return Florida State to a program of significance both nationally and in the ACC. Hamilton was the Washington Wizards’ head coach in 2001 and the head coach at the University of Miami from 1991-2000 when he became the seventh head coach in Florida State men’s basketball history.
Tickets for Endless Summer are $25 per person. A social hour begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing. Tables of eight are available for $200. Barbecue chef Bobby Sims will prepare his famous, mouth-watering, pulled pork for the dinner.
For ticket information, call Lillie Hamil at 850-718-2375.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Boston Butt Sale to Raise Scholarship Funds
The Panhandle Seminole Booster Club is currently pre-selling smoked Boston Butts through August 27, 2010 to support their Annual Scholarship fund. These tasty pork butts range from 8 to 10 pounds and will be ready for pick up (September 2) in time for Labor Day weekend.
The Club holds two annual events (spring golf tournament and Boston Butt sale) to raise scholarship funds and help local students to attend Florida State University.
Each student will receive a $1000 award from funds raised through these events in the past year by the club, a registered 501©3 non-profit corporation.
Support higher education for our local students and enjoy a fabulous smoked Boston Butt on Labor Day weekend. For more information, contact Joy Hinton (850) 482-3466, visit Sweet Stuff Bakery at 4477 Jackson Street, or contact a club director (Matt Dryden, Jamelia Cone, Joy Hinton, George Sweeney, Ruth Davis, Joanne Anderson, Jeanie Burleson, Lisa Pelt, Jerry Glass, Tony Klappas, Jordan Girton, or Roy Baker).
The Club holds two annual events (spring golf tournament and Boston Butt sale) to raise scholarship funds and help local students to attend Florida State University.
Each student will receive a $1000 award from funds raised through these events in the past year by the club, a registered 501©3 non-profit corporation.
Support higher education for our local students and enjoy a fabulous smoked Boston Butt on Labor Day weekend. For more information, contact Joy Hinton (850) 482-3466, visit Sweet Stuff Bakery at 4477 Jackson Street, or contact a club director (Matt Dryden, Jamelia Cone, Joy Hinton, George Sweeney, Ruth Davis, Joanne Anderson, Jeanie Burleson, Lisa Pelt, Jerry Glass, Tony Klappas, Jordan Girton, or Roy Baker).
Hudson Scholarship Awarded; Golf Tourney Planned
Steffin Golden of Marianna is the 2010 recipient of the John Hudson Memorial Scholarship to Chipola College.
The Hudson Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a Marianna High graduate who was involved in an athletic program.
Friends of the late coach Hudson are planning the Fourth Annual Coach John “Hud” Hudson Golf Tournament, Aug. 21-22, at Caverns Golf Course.
Morning or afternoon tee times are available in three-man scramble format. Cost is $80 per person and includes free range balls and lunch on Sunday. Cash prizes will be paid for the top 3 teams in each flight. Long Drive and Closest to pin prizes will be awarded each day.
For information on the tournament, contact: Hunter Nolen at 573-6474; John Dondaldson 573-0806; Brian McKeithan at 482-4257; Nora Mayo at 209-4743; or Tommy Lassman at 718-7942.
The Hudson Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a Marianna High graduate who was involved in an athletic program.
Friends of the late coach Hudson are planning the Fourth Annual Coach John “Hud” Hudson Golf Tournament, Aug. 21-22, at Caverns Golf Course.
Morning or afternoon tee times are available in three-man scramble format. Cost is $80 per person and includes free range balls and lunch on Sunday. Cash prizes will be paid for the top 3 teams in each flight. Long Drive and Closest to pin prizes will be awarded each day.
For information on the tournament, contact: Hunter Nolen at 573-6474; John Dondaldson 573-0806; Brian McKeithan at 482-4257; Nora Mayo at 209-4743; or Tommy Lassman at 718-7942.
“Celebration of the Gator Nation” selected as 2010 Gator Growl Theme
This year, Gator Growl will be reliving and celebrating the aspects of the Gator Nation that has made UF a flagship academic institution and a nationally recognized and decorated athletic university. With excitement building for the new Gator football team, this is the time to celebrate the Gator Nation. And there is no better way to celebrate the Gator Nation than with 40,000 class-mates and peers, in the swamp, the night before Homecoming, at Gator Growl! Growl 2010 will be a grand show highlighting what it means to be a current student and active alumni at the University of Florida and promises to be the biggest festivity of the Gator Nation all year. Gator Growl also has new vision and mission statement to ensure the entire Gator nation is included and invited to this year’s show. Tickets will be available on the Gator Growl website, at gatorgrowl.org, in mid-April.
Big Bend Baseball League of Florida, Inc. News
Game Results: July 25th
Gulf County Drive- G1-7, G2-1 & Chattahoochee Red Birds G1-3, G2-2
Liberty Diamond Dawgs-G1-11, G2-12 & Calhoun Horsemen-G1-1, G2-5
Destin Dawgs & Washington Bruins- (rained out)
Jackson County Jays-15 & Bay County Brewers-13
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
#1 Destin Dawgs 10 6 .625
#2 Washington County Bruins 9 6 .600
#3 Bay County Brewers 9 9 .500
#4 Jackson County Jays 2 17 .105
Eastern Division W L Pct.
#1 Liberty Diamond Dawgs 15 5 .750
#2 Gulf County Drive 13 5 .722
#3 Calhoun Horsemen 8 12 .400
#4 Chattahoochee Red Birds 7 12 .368
Next Week’s Games
PLAY-OFFS
Sat, July 31st - Eastern Division
Chattahoochee Red Birds (4) at Liberty Diamond Dawgs (1) 3:00 P.M. EDT
Calhoun Horsemen (3) at Gulf County Drive (2)2:00 P.M. CDT
Sat, July 31st - Western Division
Jackson County Jays (4) at Destin Dawgs (1) 2:00 P.M. CDT
Bay County Brewers (3) at Washington Bruins(2) 2:00 P.M. CDT (seeds)
Sunday, August 1st games:
Winner of 1 & 4 seed play winner of 2 & 3 seed in each division. Championship series Saturday and Sunday August 7th and 8th .
Brief Summary
In the Eastern Division the Liberty Diamond Dawgs (15-5) took a Double Header from the Calhoun Horsemen (8-12) to regain first place in the division. The Gulf Drive (13-5) slipped back into second place due to splitting a double header with the Chattahoochee Red Birds (7-12) thus next weeks play off game pairings will begin Saturday, July 31st as noted above.
In the Western Division the Destin Dawgs (10-6) ended the regular season in first place followed closely by the Washington Bruins (9-6) in second place. The Bay Brewers finished the regular season (9-9) in third place with the Jackson Jays (2-17) in fourth place but winning their last game of the season against the Bay Brewers 15-13. Thus next weeks play-off game pairings in the Western Division will begin Saturday, July 31st as noted above. Note that Sundays games, August 1 will depend on outcomes of Saturdays games as noted above also.
Gulf County Drive- G1-7, G2-1 & Chattahoochee Red Birds G1-3, G2-2
Liberty Diamond Dawgs-G1-11, G2-12 & Calhoun Horsemen-G1-1, G2-5
Destin Dawgs & Washington Bruins- (rained out)
Jackson County Jays-15 & Bay County Brewers-13
League Standings:
Western Division W L Pct.
#1 Destin Dawgs 10 6 .625
#2 Washington County Bruins 9 6 .600
#3 Bay County Brewers 9 9 .500
#4 Jackson County Jays 2 17 .105
Eastern Division W L Pct.
#1 Liberty Diamond Dawgs 15 5 .750
#2 Gulf County Drive 13 5 .722
#3 Calhoun Horsemen 8 12 .400
#4 Chattahoochee Red Birds 7 12 .368
Next Week’s Games
PLAY-OFFS
Sat, July 31st - Eastern Division
Chattahoochee Red Birds (4) at Liberty Diamond Dawgs (1) 3:00 P.M. EDT
Calhoun Horsemen (3) at Gulf County Drive (2)2:00 P.M. CDT
Sat, July 31st - Western Division
Jackson County Jays (4) at Destin Dawgs (1) 2:00 P.M. CDT
Bay County Brewers (3) at Washington Bruins(2) 2:00 P.M. CDT (seeds)
Sunday, August 1st games:
Winner of 1 & 4 seed play winner of 2 & 3 seed in each division. Championship series Saturday and Sunday August 7th and 8th .
Brief Summary
In the Eastern Division the Liberty Diamond Dawgs (15-5) took a Double Header from the Calhoun Horsemen (8-12) to regain first place in the division. The Gulf Drive (13-5) slipped back into second place due to splitting a double header with the Chattahoochee Red Birds (7-12) thus next weeks play off game pairings will begin Saturday, July 31st as noted above.
In the Western Division the Destin Dawgs (10-6) ended the regular season in first place followed closely by the Washington Bruins (9-6) in second place. The Bay Brewers finished the regular season (9-9) in third place with the Jackson Jays (2-17) in fourth place but winning their last game of the season against the Bay Brewers 15-13. Thus next weeks play-off game pairings in the Western Division will begin Saturday, July 31st as noted above. Note that Sundays games, August 1 will depend on outcomes of Saturdays games as noted above also.
FWC Offers Gator-Hunting Classes
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering alligator hunters no-cost, three-hour classes to help them prepare for the Aug. 15 – Nov. 1 statewide alligator harvest. Reservations are not required to attend a class.
Attendance is not mandatory for licensed hunters, but the FWC recommends that participants attend, especially if they have not previously hunted for alligators. Class topics include preparing for the hunt, hunting techniques and safety, harvesting and processing, caring for your alligator hide and alligator hunting rules and regulations. Also, persons who do not have an alligator harvest permit can attend if they want to learn what hunting alligators is all about.
Classes will be offered at the following locations:
July 25 (Sunday), 2-5 p.m., Sanford, Sanford Civic Center, 401 East Seminole Blvd. For directions call 407-302-1010 or visit http://www.sanfordfl.gov/departments/leisure_services/civic_center.html.
July 28 (Wednesday), 6-9 p.m., Tallahassee, Bryant Bldg., 2nd floor auditorium, 620 S. Meridian St. For directions, call 850-488-3831.
July 31 (Saturday), 1-4 p.m., Dania Beach, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way. For directions, call 954-922-4212 or visit http://www.igfa.org.
Aug. 4 (Wednesday), 6-9 p.m., Gainesville, Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites, 2900 S.W. 13th St. For directions call 352-377-4000 or visit http://www.paramountplaza.com.
Aug. 7 (Saturday), 1-4 p.m., Bradenton, Bradenton Municipal Auditorium, 1005 Barcarrota Blvd. For directions, visit http://bradenton.govoffice.com/index.asp and click on “Public Facilities” in the left column menu.
Aug. 8 (Sunday), 2-5 p.m., Okeechobee, Okeechobee County Civic Center, 1750 U.S. Hwy 98 North. For directions call 863-462-5195.
Alligator trapping “agent” permits are available for $52. Agent permits enable permit holders to assist a licensed trapper in taking alligators.
For more information on these exciting alligator hunts, visit MyFWC.com/gators and click “Statewide Hunts.”
Attendance is not mandatory for licensed hunters, but the FWC recommends that participants attend, especially if they have not previously hunted for alligators. Class topics include preparing for the hunt, hunting techniques and safety, harvesting and processing, caring for your alligator hide and alligator hunting rules and regulations. Also, persons who do not have an alligator harvest permit can attend if they want to learn what hunting alligators is all about.
Classes will be offered at the following locations:
July 25 (Sunday), 2-5 p.m., Sanford, Sanford Civic Center, 401 East Seminole Blvd. For directions call 407-302-1010 or visit http://www.sanfordfl.gov/departments/leisure_services/civic_center.html.
July 28 (Wednesday), 6-9 p.m., Tallahassee, Bryant Bldg., 2nd floor auditorium, 620 S. Meridian St. For directions, call 850-488-3831.
July 31 (Saturday), 1-4 p.m., Dania Beach, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way. For directions, call 954-922-4212 or visit http://www.igfa.org.
Aug. 4 (Wednesday), 6-9 p.m., Gainesville, Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites, 2900 S.W. 13th St. For directions call 352-377-4000 or visit http://www.paramountplaza.com.
Aug. 7 (Saturday), 1-4 p.m., Bradenton, Bradenton Municipal Auditorium, 1005 Barcarrota Blvd. For directions, visit http://bradenton.govoffice.com/index.asp and click on “Public Facilities” in the left column menu.
Aug. 8 (Sunday), 2-5 p.m., Okeechobee, Okeechobee County Civic Center, 1750 U.S. Hwy 98 North. For directions call 863-462-5195.
Alligator trapping “agent” permits are available for $52. Agent permits enable permit holders to assist a licensed trapper in taking alligators.
For more information on these exciting alligator hunts, visit MyFWC.com/gators and click “Statewide Hunts.”
Yesteryear 1974 Marianna Bulldogs
This week’s Yesteryear is a photo of the 1974 Marianna Bulldogs lineman. The front row is the starting offensive line and they are from left to right: Wiley Barnes, Larry Barrentine, Kenny Hamm, Frank Bondurant and Richard Spink. The back row is of two defensive lineman and an assistant coach. They are Leon Kelly, Tee Jackson and Lemuel Granberry.
The 1974 Bulldogs (graduating class of 1975) were under the direction of Head Coach Ron Clark. They finished the season with a record of 6-3-1 and were members of the West Coast Conference. They had wins against Walton, Abbyville, Crestview, Gulf Breeze, Monticello and Port St. Joe. Their losses came to Thomasville, Rickards and Chipley. Their tie came against Mosley. Bulldogs selected to the All West Coast Conference team included: Granberry, Bondurant, Spink, Barnes, Ronnie Myrick and Kirk Hartwell. Barnes was the leading tackler on the team and was selected as a First Team All American.
Wiley Barnes – lives in Marianna and is a teacher at the Adult Education program; he went to the University of Alabama on a football scholarship and played for Paul “Bear” Bryant. He returned to Marianna after graduation and served as a long time assistant football coach for the Bulldogs. In 1987 he also served as the Interim Head Coach for one game.
Larry Barrentine – passed away in 2008; at the time of his death he was working as a brick mason and living in Greenhead; after high school Larry played baseball at Lurleen B. Wallace College;
Kenny Hamm – lives in Marianna; after attending and graduating from FSU in 1980 he has spent 30 years working in the fire sprinkler business; he is currently a general manager with Century Fire Protection.
Frank Bondurant – lives in Marianna and is an attorney; his son Rob was a two year starter for the Bulldogs.
Richard Spink – lives in Jacksonville and is an executive Vice President with Georgian Bank; graduated from West Florida and got his masters from Southern Miss.
Leon Kelly – lives in Marianna; retired from the army after 23 years; currently a member of the “Buffalo Soldiers”, a civic organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers Calvary Units of the U. S. military.
Tee Jackson – Came to Marianna with Head Coach Ron Clark and left when Clark left Marianna, returning to the state of Tennessee. While coaching for the Bulldogs Jackson organized the first Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club at Marianna High School; his current whereabouts are unknown – if any of our readers know where he is please let us know.
Lemuel Granberry – passed away about five years ago; after high school he went into the military and then went to work for the postal service; he was living in Washington State at the time of his death.
Thanks to Betty Crawford for supplying this Yesteryear photo and remember to send or drop off any pictures of your favorite sports memories to the Jackson County Times.
E-mail: clintcox@jacksoncountytimes.net
Fax: (850) 526-1505
Phone: (850) 209-7319
Office: 2866 Madison St. Marianna, Fl. 32448
The 1974 Bulldogs (graduating class of 1975) were under the direction of Head Coach Ron Clark. They finished the season with a record of 6-3-1 and were members of the West Coast Conference. They had wins against Walton, Abbyville, Crestview, Gulf Breeze, Monticello and Port St. Joe. Their losses came to Thomasville, Rickards and Chipley. Their tie came against Mosley. Bulldogs selected to the All West Coast Conference team included: Granberry, Bondurant, Spink, Barnes, Ronnie Myrick and Kirk Hartwell. Barnes was the leading tackler on the team and was selected as a First Team All American.
Wiley Barnes – lives in Marianna and is a teacher at the Adult Education program; he went to the University of Alabama on a football scholarship and played for Paul “Bear” Bryant. He returned to Marianna after graduation and served as a long time assistant football coach for the Bulldogs. In 1987 he also served as the Interim Head Coach for one game.
Larry Barrentine – passed away in 2008; at the time of his death he was working as a brick mason and living in Greenhead; after high school Larry played baseball at Lurleen B. Wallace College;
Kenny Hamm – lives in Marianna; after attending and graduating from FSU in 1980 he has spent 30 years working in the fire sprinkler business; he is currently a general manager with Century Fire Protection.
Frank Bondurant – lives in Marianna and is an attorney; his son Rob was a two year starter for the Bulldogs.
Richard Spink – lives in Jacksonville and is an executive Vice President with Georgian Bank; graduated from West Florida and got his masters from Southern Miss.
Leon Kelly – lives in Marianna; retired from the army after 23 years; currently a member of the “Buffalo Soldiers”, a civic organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers Calvary Units of the U. S. military.
Tee Jackson – Came to Marianna with Head Coach Ron Clark and left when Clark left Marianna, returning to the state of Tennessee. While coaching for the Bulldogs Jackson organized the first Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club at Marianna High School; his current whereabouts are unknown – if any of our readers know where he is please let us know.
Lemuel Granberry – passed away about five years ago; after high school he went into the military and then went to work for the postal service; he was living in Washington State at the time of his death.
Thanks to Betty Crawford for supplying this Yesteryear photo and remember to send or drop off any pictures of your favorite sports memories to the Jackson County Times.
E-mail: clintcox@jacksoncountytimes.net
Fax: (850) 526-1505
Phone: (850) 209-7319
Office: 2866 Madison St. Marianna, Fl. 32448
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Sneads Church Honors Homer Hirt as “Wolf Man”
On Sunday, July 18, Sneads First United Methodist Church Council Chairman, Eddie Hand presented Homer Hirt a special gift in his honor for all the hard work and dedication that he has shown to the Methodist Church during the past 6 months where the church was unfortunate to be without a full time pastor...Mr. Hirt is the lay leader of the church and has worked far above and beyond his duties for the Church.
Homer is an active supporter of the Seacrest Wolf Preserve and in his honor the church body voted to sponsor two wolves at the preserve in his name. The wolves are named Minquah Hirt and Mohave Hirt.
To learn more about the Wolf Preserve you can visit on line at www.seacrestwolfpreserve.org. This is in Chipley, Fl......tours are available.
Homer is an active supporter of the Seacrest Wolf Preserve and in his honor the church body voted to sponsor two wolves at the preserve in his name. The wolves are named Minquah Hirt and Mohave Hirt.
To learn more about the Wolf Preserve you can visit on line at www.seacrestwolfpreserve.org. This is in Chipley, Fl......tours are available.
Troop 170 Ties the Knots
Boy Scouts in Troop 170 of Marianna met on July 16, at the First Presbyterian Church to continue working on their requirements to advance to the rank of “Tenderfoot”.
Patrol leader Hunter Hutton instructed fellow Scouts by demonstrating the techniques used to tie a series of knots, including two half hitches, a taunt-line hitch, and others. Scouts discovered how knots have thousands of uses. For example, on camping trips, knots hold gear together on the Scout’s pack, secure tents, and prevent boats from drifting away. If accidents occur, knots can be used to keep bandages in place or help in rescue attempts. Scouts used the EDGE method to instruct someone else how to tie a square knot, which is the knot that ties two ropes together. The EDGE concept states: EXPLAIN how it is done; DEMONSTRATE the steps; GUIDE learners as they practice; and ENABLE them to succeed on their own. Finally, Scouts learned permanent ways to protect a rope from unraveling by whipping and fusing the rope. Whipping works by tightly wrapping a string around the end of a rope, while fusing uses heat to melt the fibers of the ends of a rope together.
Boy Scouts in Troop 170 will continue to work on their Tenderfoot rank requirements at the next scheduled meeting. For more information about the Scouting program, please e-mail cokehut@digitalexp.com, or call 209-2818.
Patrol leader Hunter Hutton instructed fellow Scouts by demonstrating the techniques used to tie a series of knots, including two half hitches, a taunt-line hitch, and others. Scouts discovered how knots have thousands of uses. For example, on camping trips, knots hold gear together on the Scout’s pack, secure tents, and prevent boats from drifting away. If accidents occur, knots can be used to keep bandages in place or help in rescue attempts. Scouts used the EDGE method to instruct someone else how to tie a square knot, which is the knot that ties two ropes together. The EDGE concept states: EXPLAIN how it is done; DEMONSTRATE the steps; GUIDE learners as they practice; and ENABLE them to succeed on their own. Finally, Scouts learned permanent ways to protect a rope from unraveling by whipping and fusing the rope. Whipping works by tightly wrapping a string around the end of a rope, while fusing uses heat to melt the fibers of the ends of a rope together.
Boy Scouts in Troop 170 will continue to work on their Tenderfoot rank requirements at the next scheduled meeting. For more information about the Scouting program, please e-mail cokehut@digitalexp.com, or call 209-2818.
2010 Peanut Field Day
Marianna NFREC August 19, 2010
North Florida Research and Education Center University of Florida / IFAS
The annual Peanut Field Day will be held at the Marianna North Florida Research and Education Center on Thursday, August 19, 2010 starting with registration at 8:00 AM (CDT) and ending with a sponsored lunch. Field tours will begin 8:30 AM. Topics to be addressed include disease and nematode control, new varieties, crop rotation, and weed control. CEUs will be available at registration.
The Marianna NFREC is located seven miles north of Marianna on Highway 71 or one mile south of Greenwood. Contact Phone: (850) 394-9124 for more information.
North Florida Research and Education Center University of Florida / IFAS
The annual Peanut Field Day will be held at the Marianna North Florida Research and Education Center on Thursday, August 19, 2010 starting with registration at 8:00 AM (CDT) and ending with a sponsored lunch. Field tours will begin 8:30 AM. Topics to be addressed include disease and nematode control, new varieties, crop rotation, and weed control. CEUs will be available at registration.
The Marianna NFREC is located seven miles north of Marianna on Highway 71 or one mile south of Greenwood. Contact Phone: (850) 394-9124 for more information.
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