Legislators host local hearings
Folks on both sides of the bridge have an opportunity to meet with our area’s legislative delegation at meetings planned Monday, Feb. 25.
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NEWS ALERT: Ruling in Clay Harris Supreme Court Case
The U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of the State of Florida in Case of
“Dog Sniff” Establishing Probable Cause During Traffic Stop
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—The United State Supreme Court today ruled in favor of the State of Florida in Florida v. Clayton Harris, deciding that police dog Aldo’s sniff constituted probable cause for Liberty County K-9 Officer William Wheetley to search Clayton’s Harris’s vehicle for illegal drugs. The Court’s decision is important to law enforcement officers throughout the nation because it clarifies the legal standards governing their reliance on drug detection dogs, a common law enforcement practice.
The Supreme Court unanimously reversed the Florida Supreme Court’s judgment and declared, “Because training records established Aldo’s reliability in detecting drugs and Harris failed to undermine that showing, we agree with the trial court that Wheetley had probable cause to search Harris’s truck.”
“This victory is paramount to preserving our law enforcement officers’ ability to use police dog alerts to locate illegal drugs and arrest those who possess them," stated Attorney General Pam Bondi. "The Supreme Court correctly held that a police dog’s reliability is determined through a common-sense evaluation of the relevant circumstances, rather than through a rigid set of judge-created requirements."
To view the opinion, please follow this link: http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/MMFD-953LBE/$file/HarrisOPINION.pdf
“Dog Sniff” Establishing Probable Cause During Traffic Stop
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—The United State Supreme Court today ruled in favor of the State of Florida in Florida v. Clayton Harris, deciding that police dog Aldo’s sniff constituted probable cause for Liberty County K-9 Officer William Wheetley to search Clayton’s Harris’s vehicle for illegal drugs. The Court’s decision is important to law enforcement officers throughout the nation because it clarifies the legal standards governing their reliance on drug detection dogs, a common law enforcement practice.
The Supreme Court unanimously reversed the Florida Supreme Court’s judgment and declared, “Because training records established Aldo’s reliability in detecting drugs and Harris failed to undermine that showing, we agree with the trial court that Wheetley had probable cause to search Harris’s truck.”
“This victory is paramount to preserving our law enforcement officers’ ability to use police dog alerts to locate illegal drugs and arrest those who possess them," stated Attorney General Pam Bondi. "The Supreme Court correctly held that a police dog’s reliability is determined through a common-sense evaluation of the relevant circumstances, rather than through a rigid set of judge-created requirements."
To view the opinion, please follow this link: http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/MMFD-953LBE/$file/HarrisOPINION.pdf
BHS vs Chipley snd Sneads Baseball
Award winning, local photographer, Phil Coale took these excellent photos. To purchase photos, contact Phil Coale at Tigersports1@live.com or call 850-379-8049.
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OBITUARY - Gause
Eugenia S. Gause, 89, of Blountstown, Florida passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013, in Blountstown.
She was a retired waitress and was of the Protestant faith. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 20, at Pine Memorial Cemetery. Interment will follow.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
She was a retired waitress and was of the Protestant faith. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 20, at Pine Memorial Cemetery. Interment will follow.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Ward
Mr. Raymond Randall (Ray) Ward, 68, of LaGrange, GA, passed Friday, February 15, 2013, at his home.
Ray was born on September 18, 1944, in Pensacola, FL, and had lived in LaGrange since 1986, coming from Milton, FL. He worked in construction for a number of years and was a missionary minister for over 40 years. Ray was a Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ward, and a brother, Clayton Ward.
Survivors include a son, Gregory Dewayne Ward, and his wife, Patricia, of Valley, AL; a daughter, Judy Kay Ward, of Blountstown; six brothers, Marvin Ward of Milton, FL, Richard Ward and his wife, Betty, of Pensacola, FL, Charles Ward and his wife, Sherry, of Seneca, MO, Jim Ervin Ward and his wife, Debbie, of Avon, CT, John Ward and his wife, Rita, of Milton, FL, Billy Ward of Milton, FL; four sisters, Margie Hahun and her husband, Gene, of Hudson, FL; Carol Kimbell and her husband, Clifford, of Sevierville, TN; Katrene Turner and her husband, David, of Milton, FL; Voncille Amore’ and her husband, Joe, of Sevierville, TN; two grandchildren, Randall James Ward and Anthony Nathaniel Ward.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 19, at 12:00 pm CST at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Harold Burkett and Reverend Carlton Cain officiating. Interment will follow in Page Pond Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 19, from 11:00 am until service time at 12:00 pm CST at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Ray was born on September 18, 1944, in Pensacola, FL, and had lived in LaGrange since 1986, coming from Milton, FL. He worked in construction for a number of years and was a missionary minister for over 40 years. Ray was a Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ward, and a brother, Clayton Ward.
Survivors include a son, Gregory Dewayne Ward, and his wife, Patricia, of Valley, AL; a daughter, Judy Kay Ward, of Blountstown; six brothers, Marvin Ward of Milton, FL, Richard Ward and his wife, Betty, of Pensacola, FL, Charles Ward and his wife, Sherry, of Seneca, MO, Jim Ervin Ward and his wife, Debbie, of Avon, CT, John Ward and his wife, Rita, of Milton, FL, Billy Ward of Milton, FL; four sisters, Margie Hahun and her husband, Gene, of Hudson, FL; Carol Kimbell and her husband, Clifford, of Sevierville, TN; Katrene Turner and her husband, David, of Milton, FL; Voncille Amore’ and her husband, Joe, of Sevierville, TN; two grandchildren, Randall James Ward and Anthony Nathaniel Ward.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 19, at 12:00 pm CST at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Harold Burkett and Reverend Carlton Cain officiating. Interment will follow in Page Pond Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 19, from 11:00 am until service time at 12:00 pm CST at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Gerber
Mrs. Mary Magdalene Yoder Gerber went home to be in the arms of Jesus, Wednesday, February 13, 2013, after a lengthy illness.
Mary was born on August 7, 1927, in Nappanee, Indiana to Daniel and Mable Bliele Yoder. The family moved to Fairview, Michigan, in her younger years where she lived most of her life. She married Peter A. Gerber, Jr. September 25, 1946, and had four Children, JoAnn, Gloria, John and Dana. After her beloved husband’s sudden death in 1999, she moved to Blountstown, Florida, to be near her daughters. She was of the Mennonite faith and attended the Red Oak Mennonite Church in Blountstown.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Daniel and Mable Yoder; her loving husband of 52 years, Peter A. Gerber, Jr.; two sons, John Gerber and Dana Gerber; a granddaughter, Janice Lynn Nissley; a grandson, Hugh Knowles; a daughter-in-law, Doris Gerber; a son-in-law, Dr. Henry Knowles; three sisters, Orpha Yoder, Betty Yoder, and Ruby Handrich; two brothers, Wayne and Glenn Yoder; and two sisters-in law, Irene Yoder and Edna Yoder.
She is survived by her two daughters, JoAnn Nissley and her husband, Reverend Ivan Nissley, of Blountstown, FL, and Gloria Atwell and her husband, James, of Marianna, FL; five grandchildren, Lenora Nissley, Joy Nissley, Dr. Henry Knowles, Jr. and his wife, Kelly, Tim Knowles and his wife, Holle, Tammy Glaze and her husband, Dr. Michael Glaze; 10 great-grandchildren, Austin Nissley, Taylor Belle, McKenzie, Michael Glaze, Jr., Henry III, Benjamin, Mark Knowles, Isabella, Trystan, Hugh Knowles; two brothers, Floyd Yoder and Robert Yoder; two sisters, Ethel Handrich and her husband, Vergil, and Ruth Sharp and her husband, Dennis; and a brother-in-law, Richard Handrich.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 17, at 2:00 pm (CST) at Red Oak Mennonite Church in Blountstown with Pastor Rocky Weaver officiating. Interment will follow in Red Oak Mennonite Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 16, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm CST at Peavy Funeral Home.
Special thank you to the Chipola Nursing Pavilion, Marianna, and employees for their wonderful care that was given and Covenant Hospice, Marianna, especially to Shonda Jones for her care and moral support. A special thank you to her wonderful physician, Dr. Mark Akerson.
Flowers are accepted or a donation can be made to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Ave., Suite F, Marianna, FL 32446.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Mary was born on August 7, 1927, in Nappanee, Indiana to Daniel and Mable Bliele Yoder. The family moved to Fairview, Michigan, in her younger years where she lived most of her life. She married Peter A. Gerber, Jr. September 25, 1946, and had four Children, JoAnn, Gloria, John and Dana. After her beloved husband’s sudden death in 1999, she moved to Blountstown, Florida, to be near her daughters. She was of the Mennonite faith and attended the Red Oak Mennonite Church in Blountstown.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Daniel and Mable Yoder; her loving husband of 52 years, Peter A. Gerber, Jr.; two sons, John Gerber and Dana Gerber; a granddaughter, Janice Lynn Nissley; a grandson, Hugh Knowles; a daughter-in-law, Doris Gerber; a son-in-law, Dr. Henry Knowles; three sisters, Orpha Yoder, Betty Yoder, and Ruby Handrich; two brothers, Wayne and Glenn Yoder; and two sisters-in law, Irene Yoder and Edna Yoder.
She is survived by her two daughters, JoAnn Nissley and her husband, Reverend Ivan Nissley, of Blountstown, FL, and Gloria Atwell and her husband, James, of Marianna, FL; five grandchildren, Lenora Nissley, Joy Nissley, Dr. Henry Knowles, Jr. and his wife, Kelly, Tim Knowles and his wife, Holle, Tammy Glaze and her husband, Dr. Michael Glaze; 10 great-grandchildren, Austin Nissley, Taylor Belle, McKenzie, Michael Glaze, Jr., Henry III, Benjamin, Mark Knowles, Isabella, Trystan, Hugh Knowles; two brothers, Floyd Yoder and Robert Yoder; two sisters, Ethel Handrich and her husband, Vergil, and Ruth Sharp and her husband, Dennis; and a brother-in-law, Richard Handrich.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 17, at 2:00 pm (CST) at Red Oak Mennonite Church in Blountstown with Pastor Rocky Weaver officiating. Interment will follow in Red Oak Mennonite Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 16, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm CST at Peavy Funeral Home.
Special thank you to the Chipola Nursing Pavilion, Marianna, and employees for their wonderful care that was given and Covenant Hospice, Marianna, especially to Shonda Jones for her care and moral support. A special thank you to her wonderful physician, Dr. Mark Akerson.
Flowers are accepted or a donation can be made to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Ave., Suite F, Marianna, FL 32446.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
NEWS ALERT: Agenda For Tuesday's County Commission Meeting
Calhoun County Clerk of Court Carla Hand has issued this agenda for the upcoming county commission meeting set for Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. This allows interested citizens an opportunity to know issues being discussed so they may plan to attend. Meetings are held the first and third Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the board room at the Calhoun County Extension Office (next to the old courthouse). The agenda is as follows:
CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
6:00 P.M. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
6:01 P.M. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 5, 2013 MINUTES
6:02 P.M. JOE WOOD, GRANTS COORDINATOR, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
6:15 P.M. ANGIE SMITH, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
6:30 P.M. DAN CLEMONS - BIDS
6:45 P.M. DONALD STANLEY, PREBLE RISH, INC.
7:00 P.M. MAXIE WALDORFF, IDA BOARD
7:15 P.M. KATHLEEN HERZOG – NATIONAL RECREATION TRAILS
7:30 P.M. BRITTNEY WOOTEN – GIRL SCOUTS
7:45 P.M. VOLENA BARFIELD – VOTING PRECINCTS
8:00 P.M. TAMMY MARTIN – HOME BUSINESS
8:15 P.M. ALVIN JOHNSON – 3RD ANNUAL BLOUNTSTOWN CAR SHOW
8:30 P.M. DOWLING PARRISH – PICKRON UPDATE
8:45 P.M. ATTORNEY TIME
9:00 P.M. COMMISSION TIME
CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
6:00 P.M. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
6:01 P.M. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 5, 2013 MINUTES
6:02 P.M. JOE WOOD, GRANTS COORDINATOR, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
6:15 P.M. ANGIE SMITH, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
6:30 P.M. DAN CLEMONS - BIDS
6:45 P.M. DONALD STANLEY, PREBLE RISH, INC.
7:00 P.M. MAXIE WALDORFF, IDA BOARD
7:15 P.M. KATHLEEN HERZOG – NATIONAL RECREATION TRAILS
7:30 P.M. BRITTNEY WOOTEN – GIRL SCOUTS
7:45 P.M. VOLENA BARFIELD – VOTING PRECINCTS
8:00 P.M. TAMMY MARTIN – HOME BUSINESS
8:15 P.M. ALVIN JOHNSON – 3RD ANNUAL BLOUNTSTOWN CAR SHOW
8:30 P.M. DOWLING PARRISH – PICKRON UPDATE
8:45 P.M. ATTORNEY TIME
9:00 P.M. COMMISSION TIME
OBITUARY - Hall
Mr. Odell Hall, 78, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 12, 2013, at his home in Blountstown.
Odell was born on December 9, 1934, in Altha, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County all of his life. He, along with his wife, Willease, owned and operated Hall Logging Company for 50 years in Blountstown and worked for Neal Land and Timber Company from 1965 until 2000. Odell was a 1954 graduate of Altha High School and was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Blountstown where he served as secretary and treasurer for 55 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Hettie Hall; sisters, Maxine Hicks and Rajean Goings; a grandson, Josh Hall; and a great-grandson, Colt O’Bryan.
Survivors include his wife, Willease Hall, of Blountstown; two sons, Troy Hall and his wife, Margaret, of Bristol, and Jessie Hall and his wife, Kathy, of Blountstown; one daughter, Janice Jacobs, and her husband, Kent, of Bristol; one brother, Wendell Hall, and his wife, Pat, of Panama City; one sister, Jeraline McPhee, and her husband, Mike, of Panama City; an aunt, Lottie Barton, of Altha; grandchildren, Jana Presley, Savannah Mercer, Kristy Copeland, Kelly Hall and T.J. Hall; and great-grandchildren, Kai Presley, Caden Mercer, Maison Hall, Owen Presley and Jacob Copeland.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 15, at 10:00 am (CST) at First Assembly of God Church in Blountstown with Reverend Shelton Kindig and Charles Terry officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 14, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm CST at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Odell was born on December 9, 1934, in Altha, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County all of his life. He, along with his wife, Willease, owned and operated Hall Logging Company for 50 years in Blountstown and worked for Neal Land and Timber Company from 1965 until 2000. Odell was a 1954 graduate of Altha High School and was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Blountstown where he served as secretary and treasurer for 55 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Hettie Hall; sisters, Maxine Hicks and Rajean Goings; a grandson, Josh Hall; and a great-grandson, Colt O’Bryan.
Survivors include his wife, Willease Hall, of Blountstown; two sons, Troy Hall and his wife, Margaret, of Bristol, and Jessie Hall and his wife, Kathy, of Blountstown; one daughter, Janice Jacobs, and her husband, Kent, of Bristol; one brother, Wendell Hall, and his wife, Pat, of Panama City; one sister, Jeraline McPhee, and her husband, Mike, of Panama City; an aunt, Lottie Barton, of Altha; grandchildren, Jana Presley, Savannah Mercer, Kristy Copeland, Kelly Hall and T.J. Hall; and great-grandchildren, Kai Presley, Caden Mercer, Maison Hall, Owen Presley and Jacob Copeland.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 15, at 10:00 am (CST) at First Assembly of God Church in Blountstown with Reverend Shelton Kindig and Charles Terry officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 14, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm CST at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Legal Notices for week of February 14, 2013
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Karen Tomlinson Wins Teacher of the Year Sheila Hall Named School-Related Employee of the Year
When Debbie Williams left Blountstown Elementary School where she served as vice principal to take the reigns at Blountstown High, she decided to take something with her. It wasn’t the name plate on her desk. She wanted math teacher Karen Tomlinson and set about recruiting her.
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Lady Tigers top Class 1A as Academic Team Champs
The Blountstown High School 2012-13 varsity volleyball team has been named Fall Academic Team Champions for Class 1A with a team cumulative GPA of 3.809.
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Burglary suspect nabbed
An investigation into a residential burglary in Altha has led to a suspect from Madison County.
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Lady Wildcat Lifters compete at state meet
A trio of Altha Lady Lifters headed to the state finals in Kissimmee over the weekend.
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Arrest for bogus report
Felicity Middlebrooks has been arrested for filing a false report with the Blountstown Police Department.
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County Commission meeting time change
Calhoun County residents working until 5 p.m., as well as those with an afternoon commute back home, will likely be pleased to learn the County Commission has voted 3-2 to change regular board meetings to 6 p.m.
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