A woman who worked less than a month as a jail nurse for the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office has stepped forward with allegations.
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NEWS ALERT: Silver Alert Cancelled
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has advised the Silver Alert issued this morning for Cliff Henson of Mossy Pond has been cancelled. Mr. Henson has been located in Marion County. More details in this week's print edition.
OBITUARY - Mercer
Mr. Terry S. Mercer, age 50, of Hosford, FL passed away early Sunday morning, June 16, 2013 in Blountstown, FL. Terry was born on January 21, 1963 in Quincy, FL and had lived in Liberty County for most of his life. He was an electrician by trade. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Thomas Mercer and a grandson, Ethan John-Colt O’Bryan. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Survivors include,
Wife, Linda Mercer of Hosford, FL
Mother, Betty Jean Mercer of Hosford, FL
Two sons, Sterling Mercer and his wife, Savannah of Blountstown, FL
Thomas Mercer and his wife, Lindsey of Gainesville, FL
One daughter, Della Mercer and Johathan Dunlap of Hosford
One brother, James Douglas Mercer of England
Two sisters, Nancy Jean Mercer of Hosford, FL
Linda Doreen Mercer of Kentucky
Three grandchildren
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 11:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Stevie O’Neal officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Creek Cemetery in Liberty County. The family will received friends Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 6:00 pm (CDT) until 8:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
Survivors include,
Wife, Linda Mercer of Hosford, FL
Mother, Betty Jean Mercer of Hosford, FL
Two sons, Sterling Mercer and his wife, Savannah of Blountstown, FL
Thomas Mercer and his wife, Lindsey of Gainesville, FL
One daughter, Della Mercer and Johathan Dunlap of Hosford
One brother, James Douglas Mercer of England
Two sisters, Nancy Jean Mercer of Hosford, FL
Linda Doreen Mercer of Kentucky
Three grandchildren
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 11:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Stevie O’Neal officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Creek Cemetery in Liberty County. The family will received friends Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 6:00 pm (CDT) until 8:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
NEWS ALERT: Silver Alert For Mossy Pond Man
Truck similar to Henson's vehicle
Henson
NEWS ALERT: Calhoun County Commission Meeting Agenda
The Calhoun County Commission will meet Tuesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. at the Extension Office next to the old courthouse in Blountstown. Below is the agenda:
CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
JUNE 18, 2013
6:00 P.M. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
6:01 P.M. PRAYER AND PLEDGE
6:02 P.M. APPROVAL OF JUNE 4, 2013 MINUTES
6:05 P.M. DONALD STANLEY, OPEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT ROOF BIDS
6:10 P.M. DAN CLEMONS, OPEN WEATHERIZATION & S.H.I.P. BIDS
6:20 P.M. ANGIE SMITH, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
6:30 P.M. JOE WOOD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, GRANTS COORDINATOR
6:45 P.M. ATTORNEY TIME
7:00 P.M. CLERK TIME
7:15 P.M. COMMISSION TIME
CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
JUNE 18, 2013
6:00 P.M. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
6:01 P.M. PRAYER AND PLEDGE
6:02 P.M. APPROVAL OF JUNE 4, 2013 MINUTES
6:05 P.M. DONALD STANLEY, OPEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT ROOF BIDS
6:10 P.M. DAN CLEMONS, OPEN WEATHERIZATION & S.H.I.P. BIDS
6:20 P.M. ANGIE SMITH, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
6:30 P.M. JOE WOOD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, GRANTS COORDINATOR
6:45 P.M. ATTORNEY TIME
7:00 P.M. CLERK TIME
7:15 P.M. COMMISSION TIME
Gun rights advocates will rally for Finch on Friday
Second Amendment advocates are rallying behind Liberty County Sheriff Nick Finch after his arrest and suspension last week for official misconduct.
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Meet Carl Causey, Liberty County’s Interim Sheriff
Governor Rick Scott announced last Tuesday the appointment of Carl Causey as Interim Sheriff of Liberty County.
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BHS band camps are back; register today
Blountstown Tiger Band 2013 Summer Band Camps are here. This year we have four (4) different camps that will allow new and old band members the opportunity to learn their instrument of choice as well as focus on getting our marching band back on the field.
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Dixie Youth District tourney underway
Calhoun County welcomed more than 1,000 visitors this week as 19 little league baseball teams converged at Sam Atkins Park for the District 5 All-Star Tournament.
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Sheriff's Log for 06-13-13
CALHOUN COUNTY
June 3: Merina Porter, grand theft, forgery, uttering; Zachary Carpenter, discharging firearm in public
June 5: Avionce Brye, VOP; Brady Byrd, domestic battery
June 7: Charles Stewart, grand theft; Dustin Brady, poss. listed chemicals, obstruction by disguise
June 8: Brian Gee, poss. marijuana with intent to sell: Juan Vann, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
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June 3: Merina Porter, grand theft, forgery, uttering; Zachary Carpenter, discharging firearm in public
June 5: Avionce Brye, VOP; Brady Byrd, domestic battery
June 7: Charles Stewart, grand theft; Dustin Brady, poss. listed chemicals, obstruction by disguise
June 8: Brian Gee, poss. marijuana with intent to sell: Juan Vann, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
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OBITUARY - Arnold
Johnnie J. Arnold of Hosford, Florida passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the age of seventy-seven. He lived in Liberty County for most of his life and he was of the Baptist faith. Johnnie retired in 1993 as a heavy equipment operator for the State Road Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Annie (Johnson) Arnold and a sister, Charlotte Potter.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years, Alice of Hosford; a son, Daniel A. Arnold of Ft. Myers, Florida; and several nieces and nephews and other extended family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, June 15 in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown with Reverend Francis Carlisle officiating. The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. ET, Saturday at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years, Alice of Hosford; a son, Daniel A. Arnold of Ft. Myers, Florida; and several nieces and nephews and other extended family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, June 15 in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown with Reverend Francis Carlisle officiating. The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. ET, Saturday at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Weston
Eva Delores Sewell Weston, 85, of White City, FL, was called Home by her Heavenly Father on Friday, May 31, 2013.
Eva was born on June 15, 1927, in Altha, FL, to John Henry and Mary Baggett Sewell. She was a long-time and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of White City. Eva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a pillar of strength in her church and the White City community. First and foremost, a wife, mother and homemaker, she was also a retired Gulf County school bus driver.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Randy Weston; and siblings, Blondell, Paul, J.C., Green, Harmon, Jewell, Mizie, Euni, Gracie, Ruby, and Clevie.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Claude R. “Gundy” Weston; three sons, Mike Weston and Cynthia Ellen of Panama City, Greg Weston and Becky of Wewahitchka, Kenny Weston and Barbara of Bristol; a daughter-in-law, Karla Weston, of Port St. Joe; two brothers, William Earl “Buddy” Sewell and Angie of Blountstown, Fate Sewell and Alice of Altha; a sister, Johnnie Maddox of Altha; three sisters-in-law, Marlene Sewell of White City, Robbi Sewell of Greensboro, Barbara Tyre of Altha; and one brother-in-law, Gene Ryals, of Altha. She leaves behind nine beloved grandchildren, Randall, Robert, Mark, Ryan, Alicia, Wendy, Shelly, K.W., and Nicole. Eva was blessed with 17 great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, as well as many wonderful life-long friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM EDT at the First Baptist Church of White City. Funeral services were on Monday, June 3, at 11:00 AM EDT, also in the First Baptist Church of White City, and were conducted by her pastor, Reverend Nick Davis. Interment followed at the Holly Hill Cemetery, Port St Joe, FL.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of White City or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements were under the direction of Southerland Family Funeral Homes, Panama City, 32405, ph. (850) 785-8532.
Eva was born on June 15, 1927, in Altha, FL, to John Henry and Mary Baggett Sewell. She was a long-time and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of White City. Eva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a pillar of strength in her church and the White City community. First and foremost, a wife, mother and homemaker, she was also a retired Gulf County school bus driver.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Randy Weston; and siblings, Blondell, Paul, J.C., Green, Harmon, Jewell, Mizie, Euni, Gracie, Ruby, and Clevie.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Claude R. “Gundy” Weston; three sons, Mike Weston and Cynthia Ellen of Panama City, Greg Weston and Becky of Wewahitchka, Kenny Weston and Barbara of Bristol; a daughter-in-law, Karla Weston, of Port St. Joe; two brothers, William Earl “Buddy” Sewell and Angie of Blountstown, Fate Sewell and Alice of Altha; a sister, Johnnie Maddox of Altha; three sisters-in-law, Marlene Sewell of White City, Robbi Sewell of Greensboro, Barbara Tyre of Altha; and one brother-in-law, Gene Ryals, of Altha. She leaves behind nine beloved grandchildren, Randall, Robert, Mark, Ryan, Alicia, Wendy, Shelly, K.W., and Nicole. Eva was blessed with 17 great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, as well as many wonderful life-long friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM EDT at the First Baptist Church of White City. Funeral services were on Monday, June 3, at 11:00 AM EDT, also in the First Baptist Church of White City, and were conducted by her pastor, Reverend Nick Davis. Interment followed at the Holly Hill Cemetery, Port St Joe, FL.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of White City or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements were under the direction of Southerland Family Funeral Homes, Panama City, 32405, ph. (850) 785-8532.
NEWS ALERT: Superintendent Uzzell Hospitalized
Liberty County School Superintendent Gay Uzzell has reportedly been hospitalized. According to Facebook messages from Uzzell and her daughter, she was admitted to the hospital last night and placed in the cardiac unit. Uzzell posted on The County Record Facebook page this morning that she initially thought she was experiencing a gall bladder problem, but a cardiac issue was discovered.
NEWS ALERT: Liberty School Board Hit With Hefty Bill; Uzzell Is A No-Show
BY KELLI PEACOCK DUNN
News Editor
Liberty County School Superintendent Gay Uzzell was a no-show at Tuesday night's (June 11) emergency School Board meeting. However, one item she placed on the agenda created quite a stir.
A request by Uzzell to have a third party audit of the previous administration's financial record keeping and contracts was on the agenda. When it came up for discussion, Board Member Tina Tharpe made a motion to table the matter in light of an email she received just minutes before leaving to attend the meeting. Tharpe presented the email from Carr, Riggs and Ingram, the accounting firm Uzzell wanted to hire to conduct the third party audit. The email indicated a representative from the firm had met with Uzzell back in December, then entered into a contract with the school district in March with Uzzell reportedly signing an engagement letter to enlist the firm's services. The firm is now demanding payment of $13,000 from the school district for services rendered. The 5-page document suggested some type of accounting review had been performed, but not an actual audit.
"She can't engage them without authorization," Board Chairman Kyle Peddie stated. "Statutes are very clear about that." Peddie remarked he was also concerned about the fact the letter from the accounting firm had not been signed by an individual, simply by Carr, Riggs and Ingram.
As for what to do about the bill, Peddie stated, "The Board has not contracted with Carr, Riggs and Ingram. If [Ms. Uzzell] contracted with them, she owes $13,000. They will have to take that up with her."
The Board agreed unanimously to table the matter.
News Editor
Liberty County School Superintendent Gay Uzzell was a no-show at Tuesday night's (June 11) emergency School Board meeting. However, one item she placed on the agenda created quite a stir.
A request by Uzzell to have a third party audit of the previous administration's financial record keeping and contracts was on the agenda. When it came up for discussion, Board Member Tina Tharpe made a motion to table the matter in light of an email she received just minutes before leaving to attend the meeting. Tharpe presented the email from Carr, Riggs and Ingram, the accounting firm Uzzell wanted to hire to conduct the third party audit. The email indicated a representative from the firm had met with Uzzell back in December, then entered into a contract with the school district in March with Uzzell reportedly signing an engagement letter to enlist the firm's services. The firm is now demanding payment of $13,000 from the school district for services rendered. The 5-page document suggested some type of accounting review had been performed, but not an actual audit.
"She can't engage them without authorization," Board Chairman Kyle Peddie stated. "Statutes are very clear about that." Peddie remarked he was also concerned about the fact the letter from the accounting firm had not been signed by an individual, simply by Carr, Riggs and Ingram.
As for what to do about the bill, Peddie stated, "The Board has not contracted with Carr, Riggs and Ingram. If [Ms. Uzzell] contracted with them, she owes $13,000. They will have to take that up with her."
The Board agreed unanimously to table the matter.

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