By now you have probably heard the term cover cropping. However, what exactly is cover cropping and why is it beneficial to the environment? That surely is why cover cropping is part of the climate smart initiatives right? Cover cropping has been a practice that has been around as far back as ancient Greek and…
Doubting Thomas and the Pledge of Allegiance Q. Judge Smith, after watching the U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings, I’m curious why each state, regardless of its population, has two U.S. Senators? In a democracy, does that not give smaller states an unfair advantage? A. Your questions are hot topics of discussion since the recent confirmation…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, GENE OPHEIM, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE…
The Havana Police Department dispatch staff consists of a team of five local men and women, with a combined 60 plus years of career experience. Each dispatcher works a solo 8-hour shift, and phones are manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Much like our small-town police department handles a variety of calls…
Antwon Harris has been employed with Chattahoochee Police Department as a dispatcher for more than 2 years (not pictured). Jack O’Brian has been employed with Chattahoochee Police Department as a dispatcher for seven months (not pictured). Christine Pelletier has been employed with Chattahoochee Police Department as a dispatcher for three months. Alfred Rogers, Jr.has been…
Tammie Sykes knows dispatching. For just under 20 years, Sykes has either dispatched or taught dispatching in Gadsden County. She got her start at the Quincy Police Department as a mother of a young child. Sykes says she was looking for full-time employment that fit her scheduled needs as a parent, and someone informed her…
For over 20 years, T.J. Crawford has been dispatching in Gadsden County. Crawford got his start in the dispatching career in 2000, when he joined the team at Quincy Police Department. For Crawford, having a career in or alongside law enforcement was always something he imagined himself doing. His father was a state trooper, andCrawford…
The Kiwanis Club Membership Chair for the State of Florida, Tommy Mills, recently met with several locals to discuss establishing the Kiwanis Club of Havana. The organizational meeting, hosted by Gocki’s Restaurant and Retail, attracted current and past members. Mills addressed the needs of the youth in the community. “The Kiwanis Club provides a great…
Treyvious “Trey” L. Copeland, a senior at Gadsden County High School was recently named the Linda G. Dilworth Beau of the Year and the Best All Around Beau during the Tallahassee Chapter of the Links, Incorporated 13th Annual Beautillion. They are the highest awards given during this annual event. The Links Beautillion black tie formal…
What is a scam? A scam is a deceitful attempt to gain something of value from you, such as your personal information or funds. Scammers often pose as a genuine business or acquaintance. Scam attempts are made over the phone, texts, in person, or through email. Scams target individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and income…
