Entries from September 2009

Jerry Ward

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Thursday, September 24. 2009
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Jerry, a.k.a. "J.W.", "Pops", "Dad", Uncle Jerry and Grandpa, had a life which was full of personal and professional accomplishments. [Full Story »] 

Yoder Family Honored As Outstanding Farm Family Of The Year

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Thursday, September 24. 2009
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By Judy Ludlow
Calhoun County Extension Director

Our careers with the Calhoun County IFAS Extension Service are very diverse, and one of the most rewarding things we do is coordinate the selection of the Outstanding Farm Family of the Year. Calhoun County is blessed with a rich farming history, and we have been presenting this award for over 55 years. Each year, Farm Families are honored locally, and by the North Florida Fair. [Full Story »] 

Lt. Col. Edwards Receives Gift

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Thursday, September 24. 2009
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By Wendi Winters
For The Capital, Annapolis

It’s been almost a year since Blountstown’s own Lt. Col. Ty Edwards was wounded in Afghanistan. He remains in Tampa where he is undergoing rehab, but is able to leave the hospital on weekends and spend time at home with his family. [Full Story »] 

Two Local Artists Collaborate, Exhibit At Library

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Thursday, September 24. 2009
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Artist Anna Gitana Layton was busy at the Calhoun County Public Library on North Pear Street in Blountstown last week doing her watercolor work as visitors stopped by to view the “Noreen & Clair” art exhibit. [Full Story »] 

Man Arrested For Growing Marijuana

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Thursday, September 24. 2009
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A wheelchair bound Blountstown man was arrested last week after he was caught growing several marijuana plants at his home on Marie Avenue. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff's Log for 09-18-09

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Friday, September 18. 2009
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Sheriff's Log for 09-18-09 [Full Story »] 

Legal Notices For 09-17-09

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009
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Legal Notices For 09-17-09 [Full Story »] 

BHS Lady Tigers Split Two Matches

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Wednesday, September 16. 2009
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The Blountstown Lady Tigers split two matches last week, falling to Sneads on a road trip Tuesday, then defeating Holmes County at home on Thursday. [Full Story »] 

JV Tigers Have A Rough Start

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009
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The JV Tigers are 0-1 on the year after a tough 14-8 loss at Bristol last Thursday night. The JV schedule had to be changed after three of the six schools they had scheduled dropped their JV programs this season. Two of the three teams that dropped were home games. [Full Story »] 

BHS Class of 1999 Plans 10 Year Reunion

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009
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The Blountstown High School Class of 1999 will hold their 10 year reunion the weekend of Oct. 16-17. [Full Story »] 

Patriot Day

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009
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Carr School faculty, students, and staff observed Patriot Day Friday, September 11. [Full Story »] 

BMS Teacher Receives $2000 Unsung Heros Grant

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009
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A ceremony was held in the Blountstown Middle School gym Thursday morning with teacher Shannon Romer being presented a $2000 ING Unsung Heroes Grant. [Full Story »] 

BMS Students Properly Retire Flag

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009
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When an American flag becomes tattered and torn, there is a proper way to dispose of it. [Full Story »] 

Grand Marshall

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009
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The Blountstown High School faculty has selected “Coach” David Earl Pitts as the 2009 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshall. [Full Story »] 

Teacher Feature

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009
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by Samuel Hurtado

A teacher that we all look up to, Mrs. Curl…Perhaps one of the tallest female teachers to ever teach in the “History” of BHS… standing at a towering 5’11. [Full Story »] 
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