Commission President Larry McCallister presents plaque to Barr

Barr threatens to read a speech

David Barr was presented with a plaque honoring him for his two terms of service to Calhoun County as a commissioner. Yesterday was Barr's last official meeting. "It has been a pleasure and a challenge," he said.

He was also presented with a "gold" watch, after which Barr unraveled a ten-page document which he threatened to read as "My final speech." He did not, and the event shifted to the annual Christmas dinner for county employees.

County employees enjoy dinner

"Boy wasn't that a great meal"