Entries from December 2020
Local COVID-19 positive cases above state average
The Department of Health in Calhoun and Liberty County (DOH-Calhoun/Liberty) is reporting a surge in COVID-19 cases and urges all citizens to take precautions during the New Year’s holiday celebrations. The positivity rate for Calhoun and Liberty County greatly surpasses the statewide rate. The updated 7-day average percent positivity for Calhoun County is 23.22% and 19.19% for Liberty County; compared to the statewide rate of 10.86%.
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New ambulance presented to hospital
The Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners presented the keys for a new ambulance to Calhoun County EMS Tuesday morning at Calhoun-Liberty Hospital. Funding for the $220,000.00 ambulance was made possible through the State of Florida CARES Grant fund for COVID-19.
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Sheriff's Log for 12/30/20
CALHOUN COUNTY
December 23
Benjamin F. McDaniel - aggravated stalking/follow harass threaten w/death of injury, possession of weapon by convicted felon
December 26
Efrain Medina-Smith - failure to appear
James Albert Willis - (2) counts of battery, (2) counts of battery on officer firefighter emt, etc
December 28
Jonathan James Sansom - battery
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December 23
Benjamin F. McDaniel - aggravated stalking/follow harass threaten w/death of injury, possession of weapon by convicted felon
December 26
Efrain Medina-Smith - failure to appear
James Albert Willis - (2) counts of battery, (2) counts of battery on officer firefighter emt, etc
December 28
Jonathan James Sansom - battery
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James Danny Hyatt
James Danny Hyatt, 73 of Riverview, Florida, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Tampa.
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Ila Mae Chandler
Ila Mae Chandler, 86, passed away Thursday December 23, 2020 in Repton, Alabama.
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Josefina R. Thornton
Josefina R. Thornton, 90, of Blountstown, Florida passed of natural causes with her family by her side on Monday, December 21, 2020.
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Ina Chiquita Stewart Vanderbrink
Ina Chiquita Stewart Vanderbrink passed away in the loving arms of her daughter, with family members by her side, on Saturday afternoon, December 26, 2020.
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Hoovie M. Miller
Hoovie M. Miller, 92, of Marianna, FL, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center.
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Santa makes a special visit to Mossy Pond Public Library
On Saturday, December 12th Santa Claus made a special trip to Calhoun County and landed at Mossy Pond Public Library.
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Learning Coalition program will address child care
The Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida (ELCNWF) announces the launch of the Help Me Grow Florida program as part of their ongoing efforts to support the community through Operation Kaleidoscope.
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Develop mastery goals to help achieve your 2021 resolutions
The Liberty County Extension Minute
by Marie Arick, UF IFAS Liberty County
The New Year is upon us and it’s time to embrace the fresh possibilities this new year presents. Start your year with a glowing outlook and attitude that will guide you through 2021.No matter if your resolution is weight loss or being more organized, planning can facilitate your journey. [Full Story »]
by Marie Arick, UF IFAS Liberty County
The New Year is upon us and it’s time to embrace the fresh possibilities this new year presents. Start your year with a glowing outlook and attitude that will guide you through 2021.No matter if your resolution is weight loss or being more organized, planning can facilitate your journey. [Full Story »]
Letters to Santa
Dear Santa,
Every year you have always been good to me and never gave me cole or anything I did not like. I really appreciate it and I am really thankful for what you do every single year. I woud like to ubux or for Thomas my elf to say longer or a new trampoline or xbox 1 seriews and a dog and that is it. I have not been good but I would really appreciate it if you could do that and this year I will leave extra cookies and milk. Thank you.
PS, I love our elf he is so crazy and really cornie.
Love Caiden Beck
Dear Santa,
Thank you for bringing me and my family their presents last year. I’m grateful for your work. I know I have’nt been great, but I try my best. I hope you still bring me gifts.
PS, I love your bread.
XOX Jayda
Dear Santa,
I know you are busy making toys but I just want to tell you, thank you for making all the toys for us. Can you tell Mrs. Clause I said hi. I habe been extra good this year. I will put extra cookies out for you. I do not really know what I want but I know I want a lot. So thank you for making people happy!
Love, Chloe
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Every year you have always been good to me and never gave me cole or anything I did not like. I really appreciate it and I am really thankful for what you do every single year. I woud like to ubux or for Thomas my elf to say longer or a new trampoline or xbox 1 seriews and a dog and that is it. I have not been good but I would really appreciate it if you could do that and this year I will leave extra cookies and milk. Thank you.
PS, I love our elf he is so crazy and really cornie.
Love Caiden Beck
Dear Santa,
Thank you for bringing me and my family their presents last year. I’m grateful for your work. I know I have’nt been great, but I try my best. I hope you still bring me gifts.
PS, I love your bread.
XOX Jayda
Dear Santa,
I know you are busy making toys but I just want to tell you, thank you for making all the toys for us. Can you tell Mrs. Clause I said hi. I habe been extra good this year. I will put extra cookies out for you. I do not really know what I want but I know I want a lot. So thank you for making people happy!
Love, Chloe
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Sheriff's Log for 12/23/20
CALHOUN COUNTY
December 16
Christy Love Dawsey - violation of probation
Josjua Wagner - domestic battery
December 18
Rodney Wayne Caruthers - criminal registration
Cavon Cox - violation of probation
December 19
Arthur Cosson - out of county warrant
December 20
David Jamison - cruelty toward child/aggravated abuse, felony battery result from bodily harm/disability
December 21
James David Jeter - withhold support
Austin Stephen Hood - failure to appear violation of conditional release
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December 16
Christy Love Dawsey - violation of probation
Josjua Wagner - domestic battery
December 18
Rodney Wayne Caruthers - criminal registration
Cavon Cox - violation of probation
December 19
Arthur Cosson - out of county warrant
December 20
David Jamison - cruelty toward child/aggravated abuse, felony battery result from bodily harm/disability
December 21
James David Jeter - withhold support
Austin Stephen Hood - failure to appear violation of conditional release
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