News - Topics from August, 2017

All eyes were looking skyward Monday afternoon

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Thursday, August 24. 2017
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Although this wasn’t the first eclipse to ever occur, it’s probably safe to say this was the first eclipse to have its own hashtag -#Eclipse2017- and be trending on social media. Yes, the solar eclipse that occurred on August 21st, 2017 created quite the buzz, and rightfully so. This was the first solar eclipse to grace the continental United States since 1979, and another will not occur until 2024. All 48 states in the continental US saw at least a partial eclipse, up to 48% coverage, but 12 of the states were on the center line and able to experience the diamond ring of totality. Calhoun County residents were treated to approximately 85%, which was still quite impressive to onlookers. [Full Story »] 

CCEM has shelters ready; alert systems are now available

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Thursday, August 24. 2017
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As often as we may joke about the instability of Florida weather, many Calhoun County residents also know that there are times when the weather is no laughing matter. Florida has been host to many natural disasters, including: tropical depressions, tropical storms, hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. Some of which have left a trail of destruction that has taken years to fully recover from, and each taking a toll on our residents and our community. Through experience, we have learned that the better prepared we are when disaster strikes, the better we are able to cope during the recovery process. [Full Story »] 

BADTF charges suspect with sale of drugs within 1000 feet of Altha School

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Thursday, August 24. 2017
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On Tuesday August 15 a controlled purchase of suspected Methamphetamine was received from defendant Richard Lee Smith, AKA, (Dick).
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Leaders find funding for School Resource Officers

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Thursday, August 17. 2017
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by CATHERINE HAMMOND

Just days before the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, the Calhoun County School Board was made aware that the $250K School Resource Officer (SRO) budget approved by Gov. Rick Scott, and passed by the Senate, had been reduced to $80K by the House. Under the initial amount approved, SRO positions would be available for all five schools in Calhoun County. However, only 3 officer positions could be funded with the reduced amount, leaving Blountstown Elementary School and Carr School without. This news was not received well by the members of the school board, who immediately went to work finding a solution. [Full Story »] 

City honors Fire Chief Ben Hall for 15 years of service

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Thursday, August 17. 2017
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Mayor Tony Shoemake and the Blountstown City Council recognized Fire Chief Ben Hall at last Tuesday’s City Council meeting for 15 years of service to the City of Blountstown. [Full Story »] 

Leadership Training hits Blountstown

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Thursday, August 17. 2017
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by CATHERINE HAMMOND

There are a number of things you might expect to find within the walls of a community church nestled into small town America, but world class leadership development training probably isn’t one of them. Yet, for the past 6 years, Rivertown Community Church has done exactly that. By becoming a host site for the Global Leadership Summit, residents of Calhoun County have been given access to some of the most globally renowned and seasoned leaders while remaining in the local comforts of the auditorium at both the Blountstown and Marianna campuses of RCC. Through a live-stream satellite connection, speakers and presenters spend two days of each year pouring into the audience, and covering a variety of topics with leadership at the core. [Full Story »] 

Calhoun County Commissioners attend first of kind Conference at White House

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Thursday, August 10. 2017
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On Thursday, July 27th, a Florida County Commissioner's Conference was held at the White House to provide counties with an opportunity to meet senior-level officials from more than a dozen executive-branch agencies from the Trump Administration to discuss various issues such as infrastructure needs, rural economic development, agriculture, CDBG, small business, transportation, the opioid epidemic, zika virus and veterans affairs. [Full Story »] 

Blountstown Police Department hosts first Annual National Night Out

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Thursday, August 10. 2017
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The Blountstown Police Department held their first Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1st. People from our community gathered together on the square in Blountstown for an evening of games, face-painting, balloons, food, prizes, and fellowship. [Full Story »] 

Our Local Health Departments are celebrating National Breastfeeding Month

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Thursday, August 10. 2017
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[Blountstown, Fla.]— The Florida Department of Health in Calhoun and Liberty counties is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month this August. This year's theme—Charting the Course Together—focuses on using data and measurement to build and reinforce the connections between breastfeeding and a broad spectrum of other health topics and initiatives. [Full Story »] 

Our Local Health Departments are celebrating National Breastfeeding Month

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Thursday, August 10. 2017
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[Blountstown, Fla.]— The Florida Department of Health in Calhoun and Liberty counties is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month this August. This year's theme—Charting the Course Together—focuses on using data and measurement to build and reinforce the connections between breastfeeding and a broad spectrum of other health topics and initiatives. [Full Story »] 

Calhoun County welcomes group of exchange students from China

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Thursday, August 3. 2017
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Several families in Calhoun and Jackson county have a guest in their home this week! [Full Story »] 

Welcome, New Faculty and Staff!

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Thursday, August 3. 2017
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Twenty one new hires to the Calhoun County School District met at Blountstown High School Monday, July 31st for a day of orientation where they received a warm welcome as well as necessary information and initiation into the school system. [Full Story »] 

A Time for Unity Sharing donuts, coffee and support

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Thursday, August 3. 2017
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The 2nd Annual Unity Breakfast was held on Saturday, July 29th in the Centenial Bank parking lot. [Full Story »] 
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