Havana Herald

Headlines June 20, 2013

nospam@example.com (Byron Spires) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:28:42 -0500

Riles given life sentence
Sylvester Riles, Jr. was found guilty last Thursday of armed robbery with a firearm of the Whitfield Recycling business in 2012.

HES-HMS merger discussion June 24th
The merger of Havana Middle School and Havana Elementary will the topic of a community meeting for parents on Monday, June 24th at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of Havana Middle School.

Midway adult entertainment
Amendment would allow sexually-oriented businesses to sell alcohol.

Quincy nears audit completion
Auditor Ronald Thompkins said as of Tuesday, three items were still needed by auditors.

Skydivers jump to raise funds
Smokin’ Vapor of Panama City held a fundraiser for the Michael J. Fox Foundation at the Quincy/Gadsden Airport.

Sports

43-plus lb. catfish caught
Ten-year-old Colton Ryals caught a catfish that was nearly as large as he is Friday morning in the Apalachicola River.

Havana advances in Dixie Youth play
This past week Dixie Youth All Stars from Havana and Quincy were among the teams vying to represent District V in the Dixie Youth State Tournament for their respective divisions.

Salters leaving Jags for Lincoln High
Dimitric Salters has been hired as the new basketball head coach at Lincoln High School in Tallahassee.

Midway amendment could support adult entertainment

nospam@example.com (Byron Spires) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:16:03 -0500

By Sandi Beare
Herald Correspondent

Midway city council members voted last Thursday to hear an amendment to a city ordinance regulating sexually-oriented businesses and adult entertainment facilities that will allow an applicant to be able to sell alcohol in a proposed establishment.
Brian Boulware of Tallahassee asked the council to approve the change so he could place such a facility in the city’s 10/90 Industrial Park.
“We want to be part of the community. We will have safety and standards,” said Boulware in his remarks, adding that similar activities are already happening unregulated in Midway’s hotels.
“Our revenue factor will help Midway’s police department. We want to donate $30,000 each year for about two years,” Boulware said.
In his previous business, an Internet café, he donated about $70,000 to charity, he told the board.
Current state statutes say it’s against the law to bare all and no touching or straddling is allowed, just viewing, Boulware said. He’ll hire off-duty Midway police officers from 5:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Thursday through Saturday nights, he said.
Mayor Jerrod Holton told the board that from a legal standpoint, the city really doesn’t have a choice to allow the facility except for the alcohol component.
“I do see the cons – the crime rate might increase, (but) people pay big money for this type of business,” said Holton.
The board approved sending the issue forward for first reading at the regular July meeting.

Legals for 06-14-13

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:18:01 -0500

LEGAL NOTICES

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Summer Volleyball

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:14:59 -0500

'NOLES DENIED TRIP TO OMAHA

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:13:53 -0500

Indiana came to town for Super Regional play this past weekend and will now head for the College World Series after taking 10-9 and 11-6 wins over host Florida State.

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BIG BEND BEARS OPEN WITH 3-2 RECORD

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:12:36 -0500

The Big Bend Bears played five games in their opening summer baseball week winning three of the five.
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KAITLYN SIRMONS DESERVES HIGHEST FHSAA AWARD

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:10:57 -0500

SIRMONS’ IS SUPERIOR: Munroe four-sport athlete Kaitlyn Sirmons will know by print time if she was selected as the top female All State Athlete for the state of Florida.
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TEBOW NOW A PATRIOT

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:09:52 -0500

The New England Patriots signed Tim Tebow on Monday in time for their three-day mini football camp that started Tuesday.

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MIDWAY COUNCIL VOTES TO KEEP WILLIS

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:07:47 -0500

Midway council members conducted a formal hearing to adopt a resolution to remove councilman Charles “Chuck” Willis from the city’s District 4 seat last Thursday night because he does not reside in the district he represents. The resolution was denied by the council.

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RESIDENTS WANT SOCCER TOURNAMENT RESTRICTIONS

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:06:04 -0500

A complaint about a soccer field and soccer tournaments on Ashton Court off State Road 12 between Havana and Quincy was brought to the Gadsden County Commission last week.
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GADSDEN STUDENTS IMPROVE IN SCIENCE AND MATH

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:05:11 -0500

In a changing testing environment with standards being raised and test scores tumbling statewide, Gadsden County elementary schools continue to perform well in math. With the release of all FCAT scores for grades 4-8 for Math, Reading and Science, fourth-graders have continued the trend of performing with the best in the state.
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ROTARIANS RAISE $27,000 FOR YOUTH DISABILITY CAMP

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:03:01 -0500

The Quincy Rotary Club presented Leslie Smith, executive director of the Rotary Youth Camp, a $27,000 check at last week’s regular club meeting.

The funds were raised through the Flake Cloud Annual Rotary Golf Tournament.

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AGGRAVATED BATTERY CHARGES UPGRADED TO 2ND DEGREE MURDER

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:00:46 -0500

Quincy man dies from injuries
received May 30

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James Alexander Maxwell

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:00:05 -0500

James Alexander Maxwell, 65, of Tallahassee passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Big Bend Hospice House.
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Joshua Timothy Wilder

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:58:37 -0500

Joshua Timothy Wilder was welcomed in heaven early Sunday morning, June 9, 2013. He left us much too soon, a young man with great promise, who lived his life well. Loved beyond measure by his mother Lisa, father Bob, sister Courtney, extended family and more friends than one could count.
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