PAGF PAA THE JASPER NEWSJas-er- FL THURSDAY, JANUARY-26,-2006 MILITARY NEWS Air Force Airman Justin C. Selph Air Force Airman Justin C. Selph has .4.-A graduated from basic military training at - Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex. , During the six weeks of training, Airman Justin the airman studied C. Selph the Air Force mis- sion, organization, and military cus- toms and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Commu- nity College of the Air Force. Airman Selph is the son of Rachel Selph of Jennings and is a 2003 gradu- ate of Hamilton County High School in Jasper. SSgt Phillip Williams Staff Sergeant Phillip Williams has been transferred from MacDill AFB to the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. He is on a special duty assignment as an Air Force Watch Controller. Important information from all over the world, such as damages, crashes and deaths, is funneled through the Watch Center to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. Items of national impor- tance are sent to the Secretary of De- fense Donald Rumsfield. "This a cool job with very long shifts, but it will be a great experience," SSgt Williams said. "There is a lot to learn about the Pentagon," he added. SSgt Williams is the son of Velora Loper and the grandson of Essie Mae Holden, both of Jasper. His daughter, Jayla Williams, also lives in Jasper. He has two brothers, Rico Bristol of Madi- son, Fla., and Master Sergeant Calvin Williams who is stationed at Robbins AFB in Georgia. He graduated fro Hamilton county High School in 19 and joined the Air Force in 1996. First Sergeant Lawrence Herring First Sergeant Lawrence Herring was assigned to the PAPA Company 266th QM Battalion at Fort Lee, Va., on Thursday, Jan. 19. He is the son of Sarah Herring of Jasper and a 1985 graduate of Hamilton County High School. - -.. _ First Sergea Lawrence Herring Photos Submi Teen seeks a million valentines for US Troop Shauna Fleming, 16, was recently challenged by Retired General Richard B. Myers, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to collect another million thank you letters for U.S. military members serving around the world. With over 1.6 million letters, notes and emails already collected and dis- tributed to members of the U.S. Armed Forces through her "A Million Thanks.org" cam- paien, Fleming's Try our famous SWings Hot Mild Naked and BBQ Sr-"i-4r U Potato Skins ****Dine-In or Carry Out...* Hours: Mon.-Sun. 10:30 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Drive-thru Open NOW SERVING BEER ON SUNDAY DAILY SPECIALS MONDAY Pork & Chicken.....16.50 TUESDAY Hamburger Steak.....'6.99 WEDNESDAY 8 oz. NY Strip.....17.99 THURSDAY 1/2 Chicken.....'6.50 FRIDAY Ribs.....18.50 SATURDAY 8 oz. 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Entries for the second annual Blue Ribbon Baby C endar Contest will be accepted until January 31. A cute face, completed entry form, $5 non-refundable e try fee and a 5"x7" photograph are all that is needed to p ticipate. Eighteen winners will be selected, one for ea month of the 18 month calendar. Parents of babies age ze through three years are encouraged to participate. Not only will the winners be featured in the 18 month c endar, but they will also receive a prize pack worth ov $200 each. The prize pack will include gift certificates merchandise from area retailers. In addition to the priz the winners will receive "star" treatment and a "blue c pet",itroduction at a Blue Ribbon Ball on April 22. SAn entry for n and complete list of rules can be found www.brehoninstitute.org or by calling 222-0200. Winne will be announced March 1. All proceeds from the Blue R bon Baby Calendar Contest benefit the Brehon Institute f Family Services. 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Deputy Boatwright or- dered Whetstone 50 to 60 times to let the woman and the child go, Sheriff Reid said. When Whet- stone did not do so, Deputy Boatwright shot Int him with a Taser. Whet- stone continued to hold the woman, pulled a gun tted and fired at the officer over Daniels' shoulder, ac- cording to Sheriff Reid. |S Deputy Boatwright S pulled Daniels and the ras child away from Whet- ica stone, and then fired sev- )e- eral times at Whetstone, to according to Sheriff Reid. he Neither the woman nor ate the child was injured, he Sheriff Reid said. at The report states that as of a result of Whetstones' use ids of deadly force, Deputy ni- Boatwright, Daniels and es- wn ire he Caregiver's sit Support Group Meeting Jan. 30 The Department of El- if der Affairs is sponsoring ce, a Caregiver's Support ire Group Meeting on Mon- al- day, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m., in lennings at the Cuhistian S Delix eiance Church locat- ed at 1398 Berry Street. ar- Ich The meeting is deter- ro mine hat types of ser- vices or information are needed to help caregivers take care of a spouse, par- ver ent or other loved one. or For more information es, call Cind- Roberts at the ar- Elder Helpline at 800-963- 5337. For directions call [at the Haniilton County ers Council on Aging call ib- 792-1136. for the child were in imminent danger. According to the report, the grand jury commended Deputy Boatwright for the re- straint he exercised in in- creasing the danger to himself and others before resorting to the use of deadly force. The report notes that Deputy Boatwright at- tempted to de-escalate the situation by resorting to the use of non-deadly force first and did not re- sort to deadly force until Whetstone did so. "I have felt all along that the deputy's actions were heroic," Sheriff Reid said. "He saved the woman and the baby at the risk of his own life. He didn't use deadly force until he was shot at." Deputy Boatwright was placed on leave following the shooting according to sheriff's office policy and returned to duty on Wednesday, Jan. 25, ac- cording to Sheriff Reid. Haven Continued From Page 1A the facility began. Since that time, more than one million dollars has been donated or pledged. Some of the donors in- clude Mercantile Bank, Co- lumbia County Bank, First Federal Bank and the For- rest Lake Land Trust, which is comprised of 10' individuals who wish to re- main anonymous. Challenge grants have also been made to encour- age residents to give. For example, the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners has pledged matching funds up to $350,000 'for any resi- dent or business of Coluiii- bia County who donates. The Lake Shore Hospital Authority issued a $250,000 challenge pledge to Columbia County as well. Earlier this month, the Suwannee County Board of County Commis- sioners pledged matching funds up to $200,000 for residents or businesses of Suwannee County. "With this type of com- munity support, we are now able to move with confidence to the construc- tion phase of the building," Bowen said. The facility will have 16 private rooms. 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