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OBITUARY - Wood

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Thursday, February 20. 2014
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Roy Rupert Wood, 76, of Altha, Florida, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Roy was born in Altha, September 23, 1937, to the late John Willis and Capitola (Mathis) Wood. He was a graduate of Altha High School and served in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Annette (Brittain) Wood, of Altha; a son, Roy “Woody” Wood, Jr., of Altha; daughters, Carolyn Hindelang of Brooksville, Florida, and Terrie McCutcheon and her husband, Tim, of Altha; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Wood and wife, Ruth, and Ronald Wood and wife, Mary Ann, all of Altha; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 20, at Adams Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 21, in the Chapel at the funeral home with Reverend Carlton Baggett officiating. Interment will follow in New Shiloh Cemetery in Altha.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be offered to the family at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »] 

ANNUAL CELEBRATION Black History Month Parade

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Thursday, February 20. 2014
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Black History Month is underway with two big events over the weekend. The annual Black History Parade was held Saturday morning in downtown Blountstown, followed by a festival at Clay Mary Historical Site on River Street. [Full Story »] 

NWF WATER MANAGEMENT FUNDS FOUR LOCAL PROJECTS Calhoun, Liberty grants

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Thursday, February 20. 2014
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HAVANA – The Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board approved nearly $10 million in grant funding Thursday to be used for 24 water supply development projects across Northwest Florida. [Full Story »] 

CCSO arrests man for manufacture of meth

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Thursday, February 20. 2014
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FROM THE CALHOUN
COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office CID arrested Grady Randal Roberson Friday for manufacture of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. [Full Story »] 

Carr School Students of the Month

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Thursday, February 20. 2014
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Principal Darryl Taylor, Jr. is pleased to announce the Carr School Students of the Month as follows (front row, from left) KA - Mason Jordan, KB - Amber Chambers, 1A - Kaitlyn Vila, 1B - Dan McDougald, 2A - Angelina Hazelwood, 2B - Alyssa Carey, 3A - Kristen Hollaway, 3B - Kyler Kirkland, 4A - Hunter Morse, (back row) 4B - Quaid Segers, 5A - Destiny Tucker, 6th - Caylee Ratliff, 7th - Kellen Beck, 8A - Mellissa Yeatman, and 8B - Taylor McDougald. [Full Story »] 

Tommy Futch signs football scholarship

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Thursday, February 20. 2014
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Garry and Michele Futch look on as their son, Tommy, signs a football scholarship. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff's Log for 02-20-14

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Thursday, February 20. 2014
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CALHOUN COUNTY
Feb. 10: Eric Antonio Brown, DWLSR; Louis Cameron Rogers, criminal registrant; David Caleb Riley, lewd and lascivious molestation
Feb. 11: Monique Lacheryl Kee, retail theft; Laporshae Shavon Engram, VOP; Kenneth Ivey Walden, delivery of meth, poss. of listed chemicals
Feb. 12: Daniel Ray Reeves, violation of conditional release, VOP; Patrick Steven Stodgel, out of state warrant
Feb. 14: Grady Randal Roberson, manufacture of meth, poss. of meth, poss. drug equipment
Feb. 15: Deniece Karel Tuggle, out of state warrant/Georgia
Feb. 16: James William Cobb, burglary, criminal mischief, battery on a law enforcement officer
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Legals for 02-20-14

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Thursday, February 20. 2014
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Legal Notice
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Tigers debut in Preseason Classic

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Friday, February 14. 2014
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The Blountstown Tiger baseball team shined on the mound over the weekend in the Preseason Classic hosted by BHS. [Full Story »] 

OBITUARY - White

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Friday, February 14. 2014
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Mrs. Delia Elaine (Lindsey) White, 66, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014, in Panama City, FL.
Delia was born on June 3, 1947, in Clarksville and had lived in Calhoun County all of her life. She, along with her husband, George, owned their family business and she was a homemaker. Delia was a graduate of Blountstown High School and Florida State University. Delia was a lifelong member of Poplar Head Baptist Church in Clarksville where she served as church organist and pianist for numerous years.
Survivors include her husband, George B. White, of the Red Oak Community; mother, Katherine Lindsey, of Clarksville; two sons, Matt White and his wife, Jessica, of Clarksville, and Clint White of Clarksville; one daughter, Georgia Hammitt, and her husband, Jeremy, of the Red Oak Community; one sister, Winifred Waldorff, and her husband, Tim, of Clarksville; and two grandchildren, Silas White and Melody Hammitt.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 14, at 2:00 pm (CST) at Poplar Head Baptist Church in Clarksville with Reverend Russell Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Poplar Head Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, February 14, from 1:00 pm until service time at 2:00 pm (CST) at Poplar Head Baptist Church.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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NEWS ALERT: Work on Two Bridges Feb. 13-14

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Thursday, February 13. 2014
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Routine Maintenance work on two Calhoun County Bridges

Chipley – A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractor will perform routine maintenance work on two Calhoun County bridges. No lane closures are expected, however, crews will be working from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations:
· State Road (S.R.) 71 Chipola River Bridge, 8.5 miles north of the Gulf County line Thursday, Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 14.

· S.R. 20 Apalachicola River Relief Bridge, 1 mile east of S.R. 71.

All construction activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather. Motorists are reminded to pay attention and use caution when driving through the work zone.

For more Florida Department of Transportation District Three information follow us on Twitter @MyFDOT_NWFL.

VICA Students

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Thursday, February 13. 2014
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By Carli Richards

During the month of January, the VICA students at BHS have completed several projects for the community. We worked on these projects during school hours in our Cabinet Making Classes. [Full Story »] 

NEWS ALERT: Calhoun County Commission Agenda for Feb. 18

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Thursday, February 13. 2014
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The Calhoun County Commission meets Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. in the Extension Office board room. Here's the agenda:

CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 28, 2014 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 29, 2014 EMERGENCY MEETING MINUTES; FEBRUARY 4, 2014 REGULAR MINUTES; APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS FOR WARRANTS
4. PUBLIC HEARING – CDBG
5. OPEN AND REVIEW BIDS ON POLE BARN
6. SHELLY BURNS, CHAIR – CALHOUN/LIBERTY RELAY FOR LIFE – PERMISSION TO USE PARK FOR RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT
7. STEVE MEARS SR. – DISCUSS ISSUES REGARDING HIS SON STEVE MEARS JR.
8. VIRGINIA BAKER – Wellness Initiative
I. Use of Library Health Rooms for screening of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity –
1 day per month for one year - Sovereign Immunity for Doctors a. 19-48 Age Group
i. Initial Screening
ii. Monthly Follow-up
II. Master Gardeners Program
a. Request to use Library Land at certain locations for gardens
b. FAMU has agreed to teach the Master Gardener Program partnering with
Pioneer Settlement – Part of IFAS(County Extension)
9. BOB FLECK, IDA BOARD
10. DAN CLEMONS, WEATHERIZATION MANAGER
11. DONALD STANLEY, COUNTY ENGINEER
12. ANGIE SMITH, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
13. JOE WOOD, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
14. CLERK TIME
15. ATTORNEY TIME
16. COMMISSION TIME

RECOGNITION Ashley Everett Calhoun “Teacher of the Year” Sue Willis named School Related Employee of the Year

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Thursday, February 13. 2014
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The Calhoun County School District announced the 2014 Teacher and Employee of the Year award winners this week. [Full Story »] 

Legals for 02-13-14

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Thursday, February 13. 2014
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Legal Notice
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