CALHOUN COUNTY
Oct. 25: Louis Saeger, VOP; Tammy Martin, disorderly intoxication; Tracey Stacy, retail theft
Oct. 26: John Yon, violation of conditional release
Oct. 27: Terra Reddick, domestic battery; Ronald Brown, domestic battery
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J.P. Leonard Places 5th at FFA Nationals
Last spring, Blountstown High School reinstated an annual science fair for all students enrolled in a science class. Everyone who attended the BHS science fair was quite impressed by the displays the students had designed and excited to see BHS’s science department increasing the rigor of its courses. For J.P. Leonard, son of Mike and Sue Leonard, the assignment issued to him in Mr. Bart Nichols’ Earth Space Science class turned into a national award winning project!
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Legal Notices for week of November 1
Legal Notice
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Fun at the festivals
Fall fun abounded in Calhoun County over the weekend with festivals and events at every corner.
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Early voting through Saturday
If early voting totals are any indication, Calhoun Countians are going to show a strong turnout in the 2012 election.
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Meth lab busted in woods
A camper turned meth lab in the woods was busted last Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of a Blountstown woman.
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Rubber stamping or advising? Questions surround county grant process and how Citizens Advisory Council actually functions
Last week, The County Record brought you the first in a series on the Community Development Block Grant program, commonly referred to as CDBG. This grant program brings with it numerous opportunities to aid counties and cities, through economic development, fire protection, infrastructure and housing needs. However, one common issue tossed around the community is about road projects taking precedence over other needs.
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Tigers crush Franklin, 51-0
After losing to the Liberty County Bulldogs last week, the Blountstown Tigers had to put that game behind them as they hosted Franklin County at Ted Cooper Field in another district game Friday night.
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Lady Tigers lose against Lady Bulldogs
The Blountstown Lady Tigers lost a hard-fought match to the Liberty County Lady Bulldogs Thursday in the district championship.
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OBITUARY - Spikes
Maurice Spikes of Kinard, Florida went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 28, 2012.
He attended Open Arms Assembly of God Church in Kinard. He was the former owner of Spikes & Webb Heating & Air-Conditioning; taught welding at Haney Vocational Technical School in Panama City, Florida; was a former Volunteer Firefighter in Kinard; and was a member of Boiler Makers Local #969 in Panama City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Alma (Clay) Spikes; two brothers, Broward Spikes and Homer Spikes; two sisters, Nellie Brown and Lena Lamb.
He is survived by his wife, Shelia Spikes of Kinard; sons, Maurice Spikes, Jr. and his wife, Raylynn of Panama City, Steve Spikes and his wife, Bobbie Jo of Panama City, and Johnny Spikes of Kinard; step-sons, Jami Carden and his wife, Misty of West Blockton, Alabama and Randy Holloway of Birmingham, Alabama; a daughter, Katie Vinson and her husband Vander of Panama City; a step-daughter, Jennifer Cannon and her husband, Jeremiah of Birmingham; grandchildren, Dakota Spikes, Taylor Spikes, Breanna Spikes, Courtney Vinson, Meaghan Spikes, Adreanna Spikes, Logan “Clay” Spikes, Morghan Fletcher, Kristen Holloway, Bryttni Holloway, Emily Carden and a godson, Brent Robbins; two brothers, J. T. Spikes and his wife, Marty of Panama City and Mozell Spikes also of Panama City; two sisters, Eloise Temple of Fountain, Florida and Mable Brown of Bristol, Florida; his mother-in-law, Bobbie Tubbs of Kinard; a sister-in-law Jan Maderios and her husband, Chris of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother-in-law, Brady Brown of Hosford, Florida.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 1, in Open Arms Assembly of God Church in Kinard. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 31 at Heritage Funeral Home in Panama City and 9:00-10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 1 at the Open Arms Assembly of God Church in Kinard.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com.
He attended Open Arms Assembly of God Church in Kinard. He was the former owner of Spikes & Webb Heating & Air-Conditioning; taught welding at Haney Vocational Technical School in Panama City, Florida; was a former Volunteer Firefighter in Kinard; and was a member of Boiler Makers Local #969 in Panama City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Alma (Clay) Spikes; two brothers, Broward Spikes and Homer Spikes; two sisters, Nellie Brown and Lena Lamb.
He is survived by his wife, Shelia Spikes of Kinard; sons, Maurice Spikes, Jr. and his wife, Raylynn of Panama City, Steve Spikes and his wife, Bobbie Jo of Panama City, and Johnny Spikes of Kinard; step-sons, Jami Carden and his wife, Misty of West Blockton, Alabama and Randy Holloway of Birmingham, Alabama; a daughter, Katie Vinson and her husband Vander of Panama City; a step-daughter, Jennifer Cannon and her husband, Jeremiah of Birmingham; grandchildren, Dakota Spikes, Taylor Spikes, Breanna Spikes, Courtney Vinson, Meaghan Spikes, Adreanna Spikes, Logan “Clay” Spikes, Morghan Fletcher, Kristen Holloway, Bryttni Holloway, Emily Carden and a godson, Brent Robbins; two brothers, J. T. Spikes and his wife, Marty of Panama City and Mozell Spikes also of Panama City; two sisters, Eloise Temple of Fountain, Florida and Mable Brown of Bristol, Florida; his mother-in-law, Bobbie Tubbs of Kinard; a sister-in-law Jan Maderios and her husband, Chris of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother-in-law, Brady Brown of Hosford, Florida.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 1, in Open Arms Assembly of God Church in Kinard. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 31 at Heritage Funeral Home in Panama City and 9:00-10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 1 at the Open Arms Assembly of God Church in Kinard.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com.
NEWS ALERT: Q & A With County Commissioner District 3 Candidates
Meet the two candidates vying for the Calhoun County Commissioner district 3 seat. Here are their responses to our questions:
NICK STONE
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
That would have to be the land development map. In a lot of areas in Calhoun County, you must have 10 acres or more to develop it. For instance, one local couple that owned several acres decided to sell five acres of a large parcel to someone. They were not allowed to do this since it did not meet the minimum 10-acre rule for that area. When you shut down developing properties like that, you shut down all your revenue. Everybody gets a piece of the pie normally, such as builders, framers, sheetrockers, well drillers and septic tank men, and it’s normally Calhoun County people that do the work. The money circulates right here in Calhoun County.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
The biggest thing I’ve heard from people is not having knowledge of what’s happening in Calhoun County. They have no knowledge of what’s going on before it’s already gone on and then it’s too late. Another concern has been land taxes and the fact that local volunteer fire departments are not being supported like they should.
3. What sets you apart from your opponent?
I don’t really know my opponent and his background to really separate the two of us, but I think my age and experiences have prepared me for this position. My parents and grandparents have owned businesses all my life, and I now have an interest in my wife’s business. Through this, I’ve learned the importance of budgeting. I’ve got experience in all different areas of business - from building to surveying to well drilling. I have extensive knowledge of county government.
LEE SHELTON
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
Better maintenance for the roads. I feel like the county has done good getting rock on these roads, but they act like it’s a cure. They want to wait a year at a time. I’ve had people tell me it’s been over a year since a road has been graded or maintained.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
The county has had an opportunity to probably drop the millage rate. I’ve had many people ask if the rate can be lowered. One of the biggest concerns people say to me is the spending. People want the spending to slow down some.
3. What sets you apart from your opponent?
I think my experience in road work and dealing with the public more. I do a lot of road construction building new roads. I’ve had a lot more experience dealing with people and maybe budgeting. I’m not in the office on the computer, but I’m on the road and I help keep an eye on the budget. I have experience dealing with the public and looking after a budget.
NICK STONE
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
That would have to be the land development map. In a lot of areas in Calhoun County, you must have 10 acres or more to develop it. For instance, one local couple that owned several acres decided to sell five acres of a large parcel to someone. They were not allowed to do this since it did not meet the minimum 10-acre rule for that area. When you shut down developing properties like that, you shut down all your revenue. Everybody gets a piece of the pie normally, such as builders, framers, sheetrockers, well drillers and septic tank men, and it’s normally Calhoun County people that do the work. The money circulates right here in Calhoun County.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
The biggest thing I’ve heard from people is not having knowledge of what’s happening in Calhoun County. They have no knowledge of what’s going on before it’s already gone on and then it’s too late. Another concern has been land taxes and the fact that local volunteer fire departments are not being supported like they should.
3. What sets you apart from your opponent?
I don’t really know my opponent and his background to really separate the two of us, but I think my age and experiences have prepared me for this position. My parents and grandparents have owned businesses all my life, and I now have an interest in my wife’s business. Through this, I’ve learned the importance of budgeting. I’ve got experience in all different areas of business - from building to surveying to well drilling. I have extensive knowledge of county government.
LEE SHELTON
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
Better maintenance for the roads. I feel like the county has done good getting rock on these roads, but they act like it’s a cure. They want to wait a year at a time. I’ve had people tell me it’s been over a year since a road has been graded or maintained.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
The county has had an opportunity to probably drop the millage rate. I’ve had many people ask if the rate can be lowered. One of the biggest concerns people say to me is the spending. People want the spending to slow down some.
3. What sets you apart from your opponent?
I think my experience in road work and dealing with the public more. I do a lot of road construction building new roads. I’ve had a lot more experience dealing with people and maybe budgeting. I’m not in the office on the computer, but I’m on the road and I help keep an eye on the budget. I have experience dealing with the public and looking after a budget.
OBITUARY - Swearington
Phyllis Diane Swearington, 54, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012, in Dothan, Alabama.
Phyllis was born March 1, 1958, to the late Albert and Hazel (Phillips) Tanton. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons, Raymond “Buddy” Sherrod and Brian Sherrod; a daughter, Ginger Moncrief, of Bristol; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Dennis Tanton of Marianna and Charles Hill of Bristol; two sisters, Debra Schwendeman and Barbara McDaniel, both of Bristol.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com.
Phyllis was born March 1, 1958, to the late Albert and Hazel (Phillips) Tanton. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons, Raymond “Buddy” Sherrod and Brian Sherrod; a daughter, Ginger Moncrief, of Bristol; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Dennis Tanton of Marianna and Charles Hill of Bristol; two sisters, Debra Schwendeman and Barbara McDaniel, both of Bristol.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Crocker
KINARD, FL - Zulma (Poupee’) Ogan Crocker went to be with Jesus on Monday, the 22nd of October 2012, at the home of her daughter, Edith “DeeDee” Hice, in Monroe, Georgia.
Poupee’, as she was known, was born on the 29th of July, 1915, in Fray Bentos, Urugua,y to Perceval Ogan and Maria Pesce. She was a lifelong Methodist. Serving was the call on her life and her love language. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, living life with an open door policy and never meeting a stranger. Her life can be summed up as, “It can be done and, yes, I will.”
Through her desire to help children she volunteered as the first librarian at the Kinard Public Library when funds for that position were not available. She also volunteered at Carr School. Her time and heart were invested into the children, the PreK program, literacy program and helping the immigrants learn English.
She was greatly humbled when her extended family at Carr School and the Calhoun Public Library petitioned the Jefferson Awards Nominating Committee to honor her for her community service and then again when she became a recipient of that award.
She was preceded in death by her best friend and great love of her life, her husband, E. Osborne Crocker, and her son, Eric Crocker.
Survivors include her daughter, Elaine, and her husband, Dr. James Hamilton, of Wilmore, Kentucky; son, Michael, and wife, Beverly (Soluri), of Wewahitchka, Florida; daughter, Edith, and husband, Dr. Jody Hice, of Monroe, Georgia; and son, John, and wife, Crystal (Pitts), of Kinard, Florida; and Jean Ann (Robertson) Crocker, of Coyuca de Benitez, Mexico, wife of her late son, Eric. She was also survived by 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to her beloved Kinard Library and Carr School.
Poupee’, as she was known, was born on the 29th of July, 1915, in Fray Bentos, Urugua,y to Perceval Ogan and Maria Pesce. She was a lifelong Methodist. Serving was the call on her life and her love language. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, living life with an open door policy and never meeting a stranger. Her life can be summed up as, “It can be done and, yes, I will.”
Through her desire to help children she volunteered as the first librarian at the Kinard Public Library when funds for that position were not available. She also volunteered at Carr School. Her time and heart were invested into the children, the PreK program, literacy program and helping the immigrants learn English.
She was greatly humbled when her extended family at Carr School and the Calhoun Public Library petitioned the Jefferson Awards Nominating Committee to honor her for her community service and then again when she became a recipient of that award.
She was preceded in death by her best friend and great love of her life, her husband, E. Osborne Crocker, and her son, Eric Crocker.
Survivors include her daughter, Elaine, and her husband, Dr. James Hamilton, of Wilmore, Kentucky; son, Michael, and wife, Beverly (Soluri), of Wewahitchka, Florida; daughter, Edith, and husband, Dr. Jody Hice, of Monroe, Georgia; and son, John, and wife, Crystal (Pitts), of Kinard, Florida; and Jean Ann (Robertson) Crocker, of Coyuca de Benitez, Mexico, wife of her late son, Eric. She was also survived by 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to her beloved Kinard Library and Carr School.
OBITUARY - Mamoran
Mr. James Edward Mamoran, Sr., 60, of Wewahitchka, FL, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012, in Panama City.
James was born on March 18, 1952, in Charleston, WV, and had lived in Wewahitchka for the past three years, coming from Port Saint Joe. He was a retired truck driver and a served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. James attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Port Saint Joe.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Mamoran.
Survivors include his parents, Jess and Deloris Mamoran, of Wewahitchka; his son, James Edward Mamoran, Jr., and his wife, Patricia, of Wewahitchka; two daughters, Teri Reeder and her husband, Kevin, of Apalachicola, and Sharon Davis and her husband, Michael, of Wewahitchka; two brothers, Larry Mamoran and his wife, Sandy, of Blountstown, Ricky Mamoran and his wife, Vina, of Chipley; three sisters, Margaret Brock and her husband, Danny of Cottondale, Anita Mamoran of Miami, Tammy Walden of Panama City; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 31, at 2:00 pm (EDT) at First Church of the Nazarene, 2420 Long Ave, Port Saint Joe, FL, with Reverend Mike Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, October 30, from 5:00 pm (EDT) until 7:00 pm (EDT) at First Church of the Nazarene in Port Saint Joe.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
James was born on March 18, 1952, in Charleston, WV, and had lived in Wewahitchka for the past three years, coming from Port Saint Joe. He was a retired truck driver and a served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. James attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Port Saint Joe.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Mamoran.
Survivors include his parents, Jess and Deloris Mamoran, of Wewahitchka; his son, James Edward Mamoran, Jr., and his wife, Patricia, of Wewahitchka; two daughters, Teri Reeder and her husband, Kevin, of Apalachicola, and Sharon Davis and her husband, Michael, of Wewahitchka; two brothers, Larry Mamoran and his wife, Sandy, of Blountstown, Ricky Mamoran and his wife, Vina, of Chipley; three sisters, Margaret Brock and her husband, Danny of Cottondale, Anita Mamoran of Miami, Tammy Walden of Panama City; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 31, at 2:00 pm (EDT) at First Church of the Nazarene, 2420 Long Ave, Port Saint Joe, FL, with Reverend Mike Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, October 30, from 5:00 pm (EDT) until 7:00 pm (EDT) at First Church of the Nazarene in Port Saint Joe.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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