Page 2 Page 6 Page 8 Page 10 Page 10 ONTICELLO NEWS M145th Year No.33 Wednesday, September 4, 2013 50¢ 46¢ + 4¢ JCKC Robber Gets Life FRAN HUNT The trial went through the jury further found that shortening the sentence. black men entered the ECB Publishing Thursday and into Friday, during the course of the “He will serve 100 percent building through a side Staff Writer and went to the jury for a burglary a person was as- of his sentence,” said Wil- door. man charged verdict at 11:15 a.m. At saulted. son. One of the suspects, with the robbery 11:55, the verdict came Once the verdict was The Sheriff’s Office later identified as McKin- Aof the Jefferson back, guilty as charged. handed in, the case went did a great job putting the ley, jumped through the in- County Kennel Club The jury found Damon straight into sentencing. case together,” Wilson formation window, and the (JCKC), was sentenced last McKinley, 31, of Arizona, McKinley was sentenced added. “They left no holes money room window, week to life in prison, to be guilty as charged of rob- to serve life in prison, day- to exploit. while the other two sus- served, day-for-day. bery with a firearm, and for-day, with no chance of Recapping the case, on pects held employees at Assistant State Attor- the jury did find that dur- ever getting out. He was November 3, 2012, JCSO gunpoint. ney John Wilson reported ing the course of the rob- sentenced under the deputies responded to After entering the that the defense motioned bery, he actually possessed prison release re-offender JCKC in reference to an money room, McKinley for a change of venue, but a firearm. The jury also act, which states that if armed robbery, which had pointed a handgun at a that motion was denied found him guilty of bur- someone is convicted of a Damon McKinley just occurred. male employee, and told after successfully choosing glary of a structure, find- first-degree felony within first-degree felony, the At the scene, deputies him to put the money a six-person jury for the ing again that he actually three years of being re- maximum is a life sen- spoke with witnesses, who Please See case. possessed a firearm, and leased from prison for a tence, with no chance of said that three masked MCKINLEY Page 3 Wards Creek Property Florida’s Jobless Rate Back To Square One Holds Steady At 7.1% LAZARO ALEMAN (Furor Abates For Time Being) ECB Publishing Senior Staff Writer LAZARO ALEMAN net at the meeting, lorida’s jobless rate held steady at 7.1 percent ECB Publishing Williamson said. in July, making for the third consecutive Senior Staff Writer “We asked the Cabinet Fmonth of the lowest rate since September 2008, he recent furor to let the land stand on its when it was 7.0 percent. over the proposed own merit and be handled The US unemployment rate, meanwhile, was 7.4 Tsale of Wards as a normal transaction,” percent in July, 0.2 percentage point lower than June’s Creek as surplus land ap- Williamson said. rate of 7.6 percent. pears to have abated, for He said the group had Jefferson and Madison counties, on the other hand, the time being at least. emphasized several points experienced slight increases in their unemployment Stephen Williamson, a to the Cabinet. One was rates in July, from 6.2 and 9.4 percents to 6.3 and 9.6 per- United Waterfowlers of that the public notice cents respectively. Florida (UW-F) board process had either failed This comes from the Florida Department of Eco- member and regional di- or not been followed appro- nomic Opportunity (FDEO), which released its latest rector for the northwest, priately. Otherwise, how unemployment report on Friday, Aug. 16. reports that the issue has explained that no one from Statewide, the 7.1 percent represents 665,000 jobless been returned to the the public had been aware Floridians out of a labor force of 9,404,000 -- not count- Florida Department of En- of the property being ing individuals who have given up the search for work vironmental Protection placed on the surplus list or are underemployed or employed part time. (FDEP) and its Acquisition and consequently no one The FDEO reports Florida’s seasonally adjusted and Restoration Council showing up for the ARC total nonagricultural employment was 7,521,900 in July, (ARC) for further review. It hearing. Which meeting, an increase of 9,300 jobs over the month. Seasonally ad- was ARC that recom- incidentally, had been held justed means the numbers have been purged of sea- mended to the Cabinet that 25 miles away from the af- sonal and other factors that could skew the results. the property be sold. fected site, he said. For Jefferson County, the 6.3 percent rate translates Williamson said the “The property wasn’t into 412 jobless persons out of a labor force of 6,564 in referral back to the FDEP put on the surplus list for July, compared with 405 jobless persons out of a labor was an outcome of the 2013,” Williamson said. force of 6,529 in June, when the rate was 6.2 percent. public outcry that the ARC “There is nothing illegal In July 2012, the comparable figures were 568 job- proposal generated, along about it, but we pointed less persons out of a workforce of 6,564 when the unem- with a meeting that he and out it was bad public pol- ployment rate was 8.7 percent. several other concerned icy.” erty was indeed state sov- elsewhere in the state? For Madison County, the 9.6 percent translates into individuals had held with A second point the ereign land. Williamson said the 679 jobless persons out of a labor force of 7,093 in July, members of the Gover- group raised was the ques- He said another issue Cabinet members had lis- compared with 670 jobless persons out of a labor force nor’s Cabinet on Friday, tion of whether the prop- brought up before the Cab- tened and appeared appre- of 7,118 in June, when the rate was 9.4 percent. July 26 -- the day after the erty was sovereign state inet was that Wards Creek ciative of the import of the In July 2012, the comparable figures were 802 job- Jefferson County Commis- land, which by law can’t be was part of Jefferson issue. less persons out of a labor force of 7,328, when the un- sion adopted its resolution sold. Williamson said a County’s watershed. He “They don’t like to be employment rate was 10.9 percent. opposing the sale of the similar attempt to sale the said the question was blindsided,” Williamson The FDEO report indicates that the industry gain- land. property in 1909 had re- asked, was one county’s said. “It doesn’t make for ing the most jobs continues to be trade, transportation In fact, the group had sulted in a Florida watershed to be sold as good PR. I think they were and utilities, up 53,800; followed by leisure and hospital- hand-delivered a copy of Supreme Court ruling es- surplus land when water- Please See Please See the resolution to the Cabi- tablishing that the prop- sheds were being protected WARDS CREEK Page 3 JOBLESS Page 3 Sneads Smokehouse Dam County Receives $9,163 Removal Set For Hearing From Public Lands Here LAZARO ALEMAN LAZARO ALEMAN objectives. ECB Publishing ECB Publishing The original legislation required Senior Staff Writer Senior Staff Writer that water management districts make hose with con- n keeping with a program that PILT payments for a 10-year period that cerns about the reimburses rural counties for was slated to end in 2009. A few years ago, removal of the T Ilost property taxes as a result of however, the Legislature amended the earthen dam at the Sneads tax-exempt pubic lands in their particu- law so that rural counties would con- Smokehouse Lake in the lar jurisdictions, the Suwannee River tinue to receive the funds until their northeastern part of Jef- Water Management District populations reached 150,000. ferson County will get an (SRWMD) recently pre- The change meant that opportunity to voice those sented Jefferson the majority of coun- concerns, as well as get County with a check ties in the SRWMD state officials’ side of the for $9,163. would continue to argument, at a coming George Cole, a receive the PILT public hearing. county resident revenues. The Michael Hill, a fish- and member of amendment also eries biologist with the the SRWMD translated into Florida Fish and Wildlife Board of Direc- increased PILT Conservation Commis- tors, did the revenues as of sion (FWC), says a public honors, present- 2010, given that hearing on the dam re- ing the check to the payments moval project will be held Clerk of Court were reinstated at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. Kirk Reams on for properties that 12, in the courthouse Hill estimates it will years with the aquatic en- Tuesday evening, had earlier fallen annex. He said hydrolo- take about two months to hancement and restora- Aug. 20. The check, off the program be- gists and other experts complete the project, once tion section of the FWC Cole mentioned, came cause of the 10-year will be on hand to give work begins. He said re- and his overall 36 years from the payment in lieu cap. their views on the reasons moval of the dam had with the agency. of taxes (PILT) program. Collectively, the 11 for the dam removal. been under considera- He said the establish- Created by the Florida Legislature counties within the SRWMD received Be forewarned, how- tions for about 15 years. ment of the dam was in 1999, the PILT program aims to lessen combined PILT revenues of $326,314 in ever, the permits for the “We’ve looked at all based on practices of the the impact of revenue losses to rural 2010, compared with $177,012 in the pre- dam’s removal have al- the options,” Hill said. early 1960s, which prac- counties for state-owned lands that are vious year. For Jefferson County, the in- ready been issued and a “And we believe that re- tices didn’t reflect knowl- removed from the ad-valorem tax rolls. crease was $30.89, from the $9,192.52 contractor hired, with the moval of the dam is the edge gained since about The SRWMD owns vast tracts in Jef- received in 2009 to the $9,223.41 received expectation that the work only and best option.” the adverse environmen- ferson County, which land acquisitions 2010, the same as in 2011. will begin as soon as the Hill said he felt com- tal impacts of such struc- serve for flood control, water quality as- The records show that the SRWMD early duck hunting season fortable with his assess- Please See surance, and protection of the natural re- owns a combined 5,700+ acres in Jeffer- in September. ment, based on his 17 DAM Page 3 sources, among other of the district’s son County.

1 Section - 10 Pages Viewpoints 2 School 8 Church 4&5 Class & Legals 9 Sports 6&7 Around Jefferson Co. 10 Local Index Weather 2 • Monticello News www.ecbpublishing.com Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Searching Letters To The Editor For Ambrosia Letters to the Editor are typed word for word, comma for comma, as sent to this newspaper. Rose Klein Guest Columnist Economic Development Her Highness Bakes Dog Cookies Or Corporate Welfare? used to love to I like to use a food fter reading the 2012 audit for for an internet distribution company lo- bake treats for processor for this because Jefferson County, I found several cated at the Industrial Park. Should this Imy dogs. Baking it makes mixing with the Aitems of concern. The audit re- venture fail, the taxpayer is on the hook for them was play and it cheese so easy, but you can vealed where our money is coming from for about $8,000 per month. made my heart happy to use a standard mixer if and going and compared 2011 to 2012. It is I'd ask local business people, did the see their wagging tails you prefer. This is how I timely to write about this since property taxpayer give you a significant part of when I gave them the made mine: tax notices were recently mailed. your start-up costs? If they did, then per- freshly baked cookies. My Place one-cup old- In 2011, total revenue was $16.3 mil- haps you are on a level playing field. If dog treat making skills be- fashioned oats in a food lion. In 2012, it rose to $17.1 million they did not, then perhaps you should came professional when I processor, process until (about $800,000 more). In 2012, of this ask why not? This so-called “economic began contracting with a ground. (ta-da! oat flour) $17.1 million, the taxpayer via property development” is simply the government publishing company, pro- Add one-cup all-purpose and other taxes gave over half, or $9.1 picking winners and losers via corporate viding them with recipes I flour and shredded cheese; million. I've already written about the welfare. The principle is the same how- would develop and make pulse until mixed. Add unsustainable $1.4 million increase in ever the amounts vastly increase at the at home. It was the most butter and pulse until government grants for this same time state and federal levels, where Governor fun I ever had at a job and crumbly. Slowly pour frame. Scott tried to spend almost $300 million I could scarcely call it stock through processor For spending, here is the breakdown: this year on it, but was thankfully cut to work. When I moved to tube until the dough • General government spending de- about $45 million. Detroit is a good exam- Florida, that job ended, forms a loose ball. Roll My girl, Lucy, enjoying creased from $4.3 million to $3.9 million. ple of this, having taken billions in tax and so did my joy in mak- dough out onto a floured her homemade cookie. • Transportation remained the same money for “stimulus” and recently going ing treats for my dogs. I surface to ¼-inch thick (I at $2.2 million. This includes roads. bankrupt. suppose I resented leaving scrap pieces of dough at did roll some to ½-inch • Public safety remained the same at The 14th Amendment to the US Con- a job that I loved so much the end of rolling that thickness, but they didn’t $6.6 million. This is our Sheriff and fire stitution contains language that the law and I continually con- looked like a weird shape seem to bake all the way department. is not to be used to deny any person equal vinced myself that mak- of Montana, definitely not through when I put the • Health & sanitation increased from protection, yet that is just what these cor- ing dog treats was a thing a bone shape anyway). Parmesan on top). Cut out $1.3 million to $1.4 million. porate welfare giveaways are doing. of the past so that I could With happy chomping and cookies, using whatever • Economic development increased The solution is for government to get avoid those negative feel- tail wags all around, my shape(s) you desire. Using from $930,787 to $1.6 million. More on this out of the way of the free market. Amer- ings. dogs declared me the a fork, poke holes in the below. icans have known how to run a business In trying to decide Queen of Dog Treats. cutout dough; transfer to a • Culture and recreation increased for over 200 years, and how to spend their what to write about this Looks like my dog treat baking sheet lined with from $365,877 to $646,286. money. The excessive government-in- week, dog treats kept com- making skills are back in parchment paper (you can • Interest on debt decreased $156,076 duced costs to operate a business- to in- ing to mind and as much business. use greased foil). If using to $121,913. clude regulations- gets in the way of this. as I drug my feet on the Parmesan on top of cook- Many people in our government be- True economic development is not taking subject, the night before I Easy Cheesy ies, brush lightly with lieve the government can spend our way from the taxpayer for this wasteful style had to turn my story in, I Dog Cookies more chicken stock and out of the recession this same govern- of government. Not only must spending finally succumbed and sprinkle on Parmesan. ment helped bring about. Jefferson be reduced, but the amount of taxes paid dusted off my dog bone • 2 cups flour Bake until cookies are County is an example of this. The audi- by Americans- to include property own- cookie cutters. (all-purpose, whole browned on top or if not tor identified one key area: The county ers in Jefferson County that contribute a This is an easy recipe wheat, oat flour, or a com- using topping, bake until spent $292,600 to buy 26.6 acres of land to huge portion of the county's revenue- to make and very forgiv- bination of what you have cookies are starting to give away as “economic development”. 10 must also be reduced. One without the ing as you can make sub- on hand) brown around edges. Cool acres have been given away thus far. In other is pointless. stitutions with whatever • 1 to 1 ½ cups shred- until you’re fur babies can addition, the county committed to bor- you have on hand, which ded cheese (whatever’s in snarf them up. These also is exactly what I did last the fridge will do) make a great gift for your rowing $800,000 to construct a warehouse Paul Henry night. In making the cook- • 2 TB butter family, friends and co- ies, I actually tried several • ¾ cup chicken stock workers fur babies. variations with different (I like homemade for *Note: Baking for dogs Common Core - A Scheme To Rewrite Education cheeses and rolled the the richness and flavor, is fun, but they can’t eat all f something is Critics say this major searchers say that the CC dough out different sizes but your dogs won’t mind the foods people can. If not done chil- step backward will begin curriculum is neither rig- to see what my dogs would if you use canned broth – you’re not sure of foods to Idren will be soon…Home schoolers, orous nor research based. like the best. In the end, but consider low-sodium. avoid when baking or taught dubious standards private schools, and Chris- Standards are not written the consensus was, no- You can also use milk, or cooking for your pets, - standards which are tian schools can find by teachers or literary body cared; they ate any- even water.) please ask your veterinar- under fire nationally. themselves caught due to scholars. With history thing and everything I • Grated Parmesan for ian, as some foods can be Common Core is national testing, college there are no subject con- gave them (even those topping (optional) toxic and even fatal. being pushed on this admission requirements, tent standards. No atten- country, which has a long and more, geared only to tion is given to ideals of tradition of local gover- Common Core standards. the American Constitu- nance of schools. Obama Proponents of CC cur- tion, the Declaration of Community Calendar and his allies are deter- riculum admit to the fol- Independence, the Bill of [email protected] or 850-997-3568 mined to set their set stan- lowing: Rights, etc. Furthermore, dards nationwide. This is • Language arts will CC standards have been September 5 To register for this support will provide updates on happening with no seri- be taught using technical adopted without any clues Fun Fitness Classes for all group, or for additional in- water policy, disease and in- ous media attention! material. as to how to implement. levels! Mondays and Thurs- formation, contact Bobbie sect management, direct Common Core at- • American classics Note: past Totalitar- days: Golden Girls Revival Massey, LCSW at 850-575- marketing, and tree spacing. tempts to nationalize edu- will be largely dropped. ian leaders attempted to 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. and Girls Re- 4998 or email to If the presentations don’t vival with Core 5:30 to 6:30 bobbie.massey@ answer your questions, cation - along with the • Classic literature, control education. He who p.m. For more information covenant.hospice.org. you’ll have time to visit with minds of America's youth. poetry, and drama previ- molds the minds of the contact Doris Bishop at 850- September 5 the speakers and other lead- With the federal gov- ously required - such as youth dominates the popu- 591-0085 or go to www.Girl- AA meeting at 8 p.m. on ers of the pecan industry in ernment handing out mas- writings by Mark Twain - lation. Data driven educa- sRevivalFitness.com. Thursday at the Christ Epis- the Southeast. Following sive grants to states that are stripped from the stan- tion seeks conformity. September 5-19 copal Church annex, 425 lunch, there will be a tour of comply, 45 have signed up. dards. Learning is lockstep and Covenant Hospice is offer- North Cherry Street. For the pecan tree growing facil- Critics say the Common CC advocates talk oversimplified. ing a six-week grief support more information call 850- ities at Simpson Nurseries, Core curriculum is inade- about "internationally Note: Critics are ris- group from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. 997-2129 or 850-997-1955. a longtime leader in the quate and a step back- benchmarked standards." ing. Let your voice be on Thursdays at the September 5 Florida pecan business. Pes- wards. Common Core Researchers, however, say heard! Covenant Hospice Office. Pecan Field Day for produc- ticide applicator credits proponents use vague lan- the CC curriculum does Literature on CC Those who attend will have ers will be held in Monti- have been approved for Ag guage such as "excellent not compare with the re- goals, standards etc. can the opportunity to explore cello on Thursday, for the row crop, Ag tree crop, pri- in education", "raising the quirements of many Eu- be found on the internet. their grief in a safe and car- annual field day and Pecan vate applicator and re- bar", and "getting students ropean and Asian ing environment, as the feel- Growers’ Association meet- search, and demonstration ready for the workplace." countries. These re- Linda Washington ings of grief and loss can be ing. Registration begins at categories. Lunch will be overwhelming. The support the Jefferson County Exten- provided, but register with group is free but registra- sion Office, located at 2729 the Jefferson County Exten- tion is required. 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Jobless continued from page 1 continued from page 1 News McKinley ity, up 25,600 jobs; profes- at 4.2 percent, followed by from the vault in the bag. window where McKinley the robbery at JCKC. sional and business serv- Okaloosa County at 5.1 ROSE KLEIN While the employee was had entered the room. A subsequent crimi- ices, up 24,200; private percent; Franklin County ECB Publishing, Inc. putting money in the bag, Blood swabs were also nal history revealed that education and health serv- at 5.5; and St. Johns McKinley went to a collected from the blood McKinley was convicted ices, up 20,500 jobs; con- County at 5.6 percent. Sagging Pants counter located on the located on the counter on of armed robbery and struction, up 15,700 jobs; Hendry County con- financial activities, up tinues to have the state’s Stop Thief In north wall, and took the north wall, where sentenced to 10 years in His Tracks money off of the counter. McKinley had taken the prison, in Maricopa 7,700 jobs; other services, highest unemployment After filling the bag money off of the counter. County, Arizona in Octo- up 2,300 jobs; and informa- rate at 15.5 percent, fol- In New York, police said a man who was trying with money, the em- On November 5, 2012, ber 2002. McKinley was tion, up 1,900 jobs. lowed by Flagler and St. The industries losing Lucie counties at 10.4 per- to flee with a stolen cell ployee handed McKinley the blood swabs were released from prison on jobs over the year con- cent; Putnam County at phone was apprehended the bag, and McKinley sent to the Florida De- May 14, 2012. tinue to be total govern- 10.4 percent; and Indian when his legs became left the room. partment of Law En- Jefferson County ment, down 6,000 jobs, and River County at 9.7 per- bound by his own sagging The entire episode forcement (FDLE) Crime Sheriff David Hobbs said manufacturing, down cent. pants. Joel Donaldson, a 21 lasted approximately two Lab for analysis. A DNA that McKinley had been year-old man, allegedly 2,100 jobs. Four counties had to three minutes. profile was obtained from picked up in Arizona on punched a woman in the Monroe and Walton double-digit jobless fig- After the robbery, the blood swabs. The an outstanding Jefferson face and ran off with her counties had the state’s ures in July, up from three employees working in the DNA profile was entered County for his arrest, cell phone. An officer di- lowest unemployment rate in June. money room saw blood into the system in an at- and that he had been de- recting traffic nearby saw on the counter, under- tempt to find a match. livered to the Jefferson Donaldson running while Dam continued from page 1 constantly pulling at his neath the window where On December 4, 2012, County Jail the evening pants. The officer was able McKinley entered the Investigator Knecht re- of February 18, 2013. tures. He said removal of unfiltered and polluted to tackle Donaldson when room, and they also saw ceived a FDLE Crime Lab McKinley was the dam was necessary to water flowing into the un- restore the natural hydrol- derground system, the in- his pants fell down to his blood on the north report stating that a charged with armed rob- ankles and stopped him ogy of the system, which trusion of the unfiltered counter where he had match had occurred be- bery with a firearm, from running. Donaldson taken the money. Accord- tween the DNA profile armed burglary of a requires periodic dryings water contaminating the was arrested and charged ing to the employees, the obtained from the blood structure with person as- during droughts to kill off drinking water of shallow with robbery. blood was not there prior swab taken at JCKC, and saulted, grand theft of the vegetation and rejuve- wells in the vicinity, and to the robbery. an offender sample. Ac- more than $20,000, and nate the water body. the alleged lack of public Squee, Selfie Some residents who notice on the proposed re- While processing the cording to the report, the possession of a firearm and Twerk scene for evidence, Inves- offender sample came by a convicted felon. are familiar with the moval. tigator Gerald Knecht from McKinley. Bond was withheld Sneads Smokehouse Lake The courthouse annex Are New Words collected swabs from the It was later deter- and he remained at the dam have expressed con- is located off Water Street, In Online cerns about its removal. just south of the historic blood located on the mined that McKinley had County Jail until his trial Among their concerns, former high school admin- Dictionary counter underneath the stolen $23,589.42 during date. they cite the possibility of istration building. In Oxford, England, Britain’s Oxford University press announced additions Wards Creek continued from page 1 Sudoku Puzzle! to its online dictionary. “New words, senses and surprised by the amount added its voice to the phrases are added to Ox- of traffic, emails and protest, adopting a resolu- ford Dictionary Online phone calls that their of- tion that asked the state to when we have gathered fices got on the issue.” forego the sale of Wards enough independent evi- He said the Wards Creek to private entities dence from a range of Creek property was now and instead transfer or sources to be confident that back in the FDEP’s hands, lease the land to the county. they have widespread cur- and so far, the agency had The resolution regis- rency in English,” says scheduled no hearing on tered its strong objection to Angus Stevenson of Oxford the matter. the sale, lease or “con- Dictionary Online. The lat- “When you get such a veyance in any fashion of est quarterly update to its severe kickback, every- the property into private free Oxford Dictionary On- line includes dozens of body is regrouping to see partnership”, especially if words, such as “squee,” an what mistakes were such a transaction “would exclamation expressing made,” Williamson said. prevent public access that “great delight or excite- “Especially when you’re has been enjoyed for more ment”; “selfie” defined as dealing with so many than 150 years,” “a photograph that one has agencies. You’ve got the The resolution asked taken of oneself, typically FDEP, the Division of that the state remove with a smartphone or web- Forestry, the Florida Fish Wards Creek from the list cam and uploaded to a so- and Wildlife Commission of surplus lands to be sold cial media website” and and Jefferson County. It’s and that the state transfer “twerk,” which means to still very muddled and ownership or lease of the “dance to popular music in muddy.” property to Jefferson a sexually provocative “My gut feeling is County for no more than manner involving thrust- that the land will not be $300 annually. ing hip movements and a low, squatting stance.” sold,” Williamson added. “I As of last Friday, the don’t expect to hear any- county had not yet heard thing until October.” word back from the FDEP Marijuana All the same, the UW-F on the resolution. Answer on Page 8 Operation On would continue to monitor YouTube Leads the situation, he said. Williamson offered To Arrest that troubling to him was Crosswords In Auburn, New Hamp- the fact that this was the shire, a man chronicled his state’s third attempt to sell marijuana operation on the Wards Creek property, YouTube. Authorities were tipped off to Kyle Berry’s first in 1909, then in 1993, operation by a series of and now again. He said he videos he posted to would like to see a final de- YouTube showing “how to termination as to what grow it, how to set it up, constituted sovereign state what chemicals he uses and land and the issue of where he gets his seeds,” Wards Creek settled once said Assistant Rockingham and for always. County Attorney, Jerome Wards Creek is a 3,750- Blanchard. Berry told the acre property just east of court he was planning to Lake Miccosukee that has use the marijuana for med- been in public ownership ical uses and was not plan- since the mid 1800s and ning on selling the drug. He that ARC recommended be said, “I did it because since 13, I’ve had 17 surgeries. I declared surplus and sold didn’t realize how bad the at June 14 meeting without medications I was on were much public notice. clouding my judgment and State officials’ offered killing me.” Berry was sen- as rationale for the sale tenced to one year in jail was that the property was with four months sus- no longer needed for con- pended. servation purposes and that it was furthermore Intoxicated Elk problematic. They cited among the problems the Block Man From tract’s limited access, its Entering Home undeveloped nature, and In Ingaro, Sweden, po- that it allegedly served as a lice say a group of elk be- setting for poaching and came drunk from eating other illegal activity. fermented apples and When word of the blocked a man in Stock- ARC recommendation got holm from entering his out, public opposition to home. In his call, the man said he was being blocked the proposed sale devel- by four adult elk and a calf. oped quickly. Police spokesman, Albin Opponents’ countered Naverberg said, “I’m not that what state officials surprised that he called the considered undeveloped, police when he was faced they considered pristine with a gang of five drunken land -- an increasingly rare elk; they can be really dan- and precious commodity gerous; they become fear- in overly developed less. Instead of backing Florida. away when a person ap- And the more cynical proaches, they move to- among opponents charged ward you. They may even that the deal smacked of a take a run at you.” Naver- land grab by vested private berg said the elk left before interest working in con- the officers arrived and in his police report joked, “Po- junction with state offi- lice who arrived on the cials to deprive the public scene reported that the an- of diminishing recre- imals had been warned ational lands. that the police were on On July 25, the Jeffer- their way and wisely de- son County Commission answers on page 9 cided to leave the address.” 4 • Monticello News www.ecbpublishing.com Wednesday, September 4, 2013

CHURCH CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH “Keeping the Faith” 285 Magnolia St • Monticello • 997-2165 325 West Washington Street Monticello • 997-2349 Ronnie McBrayer www.cbcflorida.org Dr. Rick Kelley, Pastor Dr. David E. Walker, Pastor Sunday School...... 9:45 AM Sunday School...... 9:45 AM Sunday Morning Worship...... 11:00 AM Settle Down Sunday Evening Worship...... 6:00 PM Sunday Morning Worship...... 11:00 AM aybe it’s time for market, goes home to play with Sunday Evening...... 6:30 PM Wednesday Bible Study...... 6:30 PM Children’s Church - Ages 4-6....11:30 AM you to settle down.” his children, takes a siesta Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 PM -Nursery for all services- “MThose were my with his wife, and then strolls Wed. TRAC Club for teens...... 7:00 PM words to a friend who was into the village each evening MEMORIAL M.B. CHURCH seeking a bit of help with his where he nips cerveza and CAPITAL HEIGHTS 780 Second Street • Monticello • 997-4947 unhappy life. It’s not that his plays guitar with his friends. life was an out-and-out disas- The American scoffed. Moderator J.B. Duval, Pastor BAPTIST CHURCH ter. He had all the trappings of “Listen,” he said, “I am an Ivy 7150 Apalachee Pkwy • Tallahassee contentment: A good job, a League MBA, and I can help Worship Services 2nd and 4th Sundays www.chbaptistchurch.org beautiful wife and family, a you. If you spent more time Sunday Church School (every Sunday)...... 9:30 AM Pastor Derrick Burrus comfortable home, and a bright fishing, with the proceeds you Sunday Worship (2nd & 4th Sundays)...... 11:00 AM 850-345-0425 future. Still, he wasn’t happy. could then buy a bigger boat. Youth Worship (2nd Sunday)...... 11:00 AM Truth be told, this was no With the success of the bigger Sunday School...... 10:00 AM Wednesday new phenomena. I had never boat you could then buy sev- Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM Prayer Meeting/Bible Study...... 7:00 PM known him to be happy for ter- eral boats, until eventually you Children’s Chapel...... 11:00 AM ribly long. He didn’t suffer would have a whole fleet of Sunday Evening...... 6:00 PM NEW HOPE CHURCH OF GOD from hopelessness, depression, fishing vessels. Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 PM or despair. He simply wanted “Instead of selling your Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 415 E Palmer Mill Rd • Monticello • 997-1119 something better. He was al- small catch to the market, you Classes for Students newhope415@yahoo ways chasing some utopia cre- could sell directly to the Pastor Dr. E . Bob Kuschel ated in his mind – the “perfect processor, eventually opening CENTRAL BAPTIST Sunday School...... 10:00 AM life” he called it – never recog- your own cannery. You could nizing that the life he had was control the product, the pro- Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM CHURCH already pretty darn close to cessing, and distribution. You Wed. Family Training Hour...... 7:00 PM perfect. could move to the city, and 625 Tindell Road • Aucilla • 997-2081 Ignite student Ministries...... 7:00 PM P.O. Box 163 • Monticello My friend isn’t alone in leave this smelly beachside Pastor Daryl Adams his quest for a mythical dock all together.” OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Shangri-La. With places to go, The Mexican fisherman 850-251-0129 people to see, kingdoms to con- asked, “But seňor, what then?” Sunday School...... 9:45 AM 7369 Boston Hwy. Monticello quer, mountains to climb, par- The American laughed and Sunday Worship Service...... 11:00 AM 850-997-1596 ties to crash, and horizons to said, “Here’s the best part! Choir Practice...... 5:00 PM Bro. David During reach, any advice resembling When the time is right you an- Worship Service...... 6:00 PM Sunday Bible Study...... 10:00 AM “settle down” is quickly disre- nounce an IPO and sell your Wednesday Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM garded by the strivers and com- company stock to the public Fellowship Meal...... 6:30 PM Sunday Evening...... 6:00 PM petitors of the world. But and become very rich. Then Prayer Meeting/Bible Study...... 7:00 PM Wednesday settling might be the very path you could retire, move to the Bible & Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 PM to the life they are seeking. coast, fish early in the morn- INDIAN SPRINGS See, the person who al- ing, play with your children, BAPTIST CHURCH GREATER FELLOWSHIP ways wants to be some place take a siesta with your wife, BAPTIST CHURCH better, never lives right where and stroll to the village each 5593 Veterans Memorial Drive (Hwy 59) they are. The person who is al- evening where you could drink Tallahassee • 850-893-5296 690 Cypress Street Monticello 850-997-4375 ways looking for Mr. or Ms. cerveza and play guitar with www.indianspringsbaptistchurch.com “Standing Firm On The Word Of God” Perfect is blind to the remark- your friends.” Dr. Melvin Roberts, Pastor able and beautiful persons that No, this isn’t an easy les- Rev. Greg Roberts Sunday Church School...... 10:00 A.M. Sunday Praise & Worship...... 11:15 A.M. surround them. The person son to learn, but there comes a who never has enough, never point where one must accept Sunday School...... 9:45 AM 2nd Sunday Youth Praise & Worship 4th Sunday Individual Outreach Ministry & Fellowship gets around to enjoying what the life he or she has in order Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM 3rd Sunday Holy Communion they do have. They never settle to be happy. That’s not my at- Children's Worship...... 11:00 AM Wednesday Evenings in to live, appreciate, or to love tempt to squash dreams, to Wednesday Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 P.M. the life that they have been pour water on someone’s ambi- Bible Study...... 7:00 P.M. Fellowship Meal...... 7:00 PM richly blessed with. tious fire, or excuse a person’s Prayer Meeting...... 7:45 PM To this end, there is a fa- refusal to make life’s necessary ELIZABETH miliar but enlightening para- changes. Simply put, there is a BAPTIST CHURCH ble about an American big difference between grasp- CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 4124 Bassett Dairy Rd • Monticello • 997-8444 investor who takes a vacation ing for a utopian mirage, and Email: [email protected] to the Pacific coast of Mexico. actually living out and working One morning the investor for a life that can be a peaceful, 425 North Cherry Street • Monticello • 997-4116 Student Pastor, Don Self www.ChristChurchMonticello.com Sunday Worship Service...... 8:30 AM meets a local fisherman carry- gratifying, fulfilling oasis. Sunday Bible Study...... 9:45 AM ing a string of the most beauti- That life – a real, satisfy- Rev. James Bowen May, Priest Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 AM ful fish the American has ever ing, happy life – can be yours Communicating the Good News of Jesus Christ since 1840 Choir Practice...... 5:00 PM seen. He strikes up a conversa- right here, right now, if you Sunday 9:00 AM...... Adult and Children Sunday School Evening Worship Service...... 6:00 PM tion with the angler and dis- will settle down, settle in, and covers that the man has a live it; because at this moment, 10:00 AM ...... Holy Eucharist Wednesday simple daily routine. He gets you are already where you need Bible Study/Prayer Meeting...... 6:00 PM up early to fish, returns to to be. You might be the only one Nursery provided for children under 5 RA’s/ GA’s/Mission Friends/Youth shore to sell his catch at the who doesn’t know it yet. CHURCH NEWS NOTES [email protected] or 850-997-3568 September 7 ternational Fellowship in Across Florida. For more Memorial Missionary Bap- Williston. Rev. Joseph O. information and to make a tist Church Missionary Love, pastor. donation, contact Coordina- Ministry will host a Prayer September 10 tor Barbara Dansby at 850- Breakfast at 9 a.m. on Satur- Sons of Allen of the Union 646-7188. day in the church annex. Bethel Circuit September 15 Speaker for the occasion meets monthly on the sec- Welaunee Missionary Bap- will be Minister Palmyra ond Tuesday at 7 p.m., rotat- tist Church will celebrate Williams of the St. ing between the Elizabeth its annual Dual Day Service Stephens Missionary Bap- and Union Bethel beginning at 11 a.m. on Sun- tist Church in Tallahassee. AME churches; encourag- day. Speaker will be Evan- Come join together to lift up ing young men and older gelist Josie Graham of the name of Jesus and give males to come be part of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Him all the praise. For more meetings. If you have any Church in Madison. Conclu- information, contact Rev. questions, contact Presi- sion of the Dual Day Serv- Joretha Sloan at 850-997- dent Leman Ulee at 850-274- ice will be held at 3 p.m. 2705. Rev. Dr. J.B. Duval, 6268. with speaker Rev. James pastor. September 13 Mack of St. Rilla Mission- September 7 Waukeenah United ary Baptist Church of Mon- StoryTime Ministry is held Methodist Church annual ticello. from 1 to 2 p.m. every other Mullet Fry will be held on September 18 Saturday at the Jefferson Friday evening, with all the First Presbyterian Church County Bailar Public Li- usual fixins` and home- will host EaglesWings, a brary. For more informa- made desserts. Fun, fellow- ministry of outreach, serv- tion contact First United ship, and food… a very nice ing the community on the Methodist Church Ministry combination for any meal. first and third Wednesday Chairman Barbara Hobbs Another event will be held of each month from 9 a.m. at 850-523-1813. on October 4. Call 850-997- to 12 p.m. Volunteers are al- September 8 2171 for more information. ways needed, to distribute Union Hill AME Church Rev. Donald Thompson Jr., food items and to donate will hold its 115th Church pastor. non-perishable food items. Celebration at 5 p.m. on September 14 Call and leave a message for Sunday, at the church loca- New Hope Church Of God JoAnne Arnold at 850-997- tion 148 Tin Top Road in Seniors In Christ will hold a 2252, or 850-997-1084, or go to Wacissa. Guest speaker will yard sale all-day Saturday eaglewingsmonticello@yah be Bishop Willie A. Battles in the Monticello News oo.com www.firstpresbyte- with the Unity Temple In- parking lot during Flea rianmonticello.org. Wednesday, September 4, 2013 www.ecbpublishing.com Monticello News • 5

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH RESTORED GLORY Prayer Breakfast And OF LLOYD 124 St. Louis Street • Lloyd • 997-5309 CHRISTIAN CENTER Program September 5 [email protected] Pastor George L. Smith 1287 South Jefferson Street • 997-RGCC (7422) DEBBIE SNAPP baseball Coach Mike Mar- sunday www.restoredglory.org ECB Publishing tin; the list goes on and on. Sunday School-Small Groups...... 9:15 AM Pastor Eddie and Elder Veronica Yon Staff Writer While these were im- Praise & Worship...... 10:30 AM rayer Breakfast pressive speakers, and the AWANA –ages 3 years—6th grade...... 5:00 PM Get Moving Womens Fitness & Fellowship, Monday...6:30 PM members and group is grateful, many of CSI: Youth—Grades 6-12...... 5:30 PM Sunday Church Service...... 10:00 AM Pfriends will again the best programs came Praise & Worship...... 6:00 PM Thursday Church Service...... 7:00 PM gather at 7 a.m. on from local folks, like Choir...... 7:00 PM Thursday, September 5 to Richard Gardner and his Wednesday Wednesday with Pastor...... 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM begin the twentieth year of dog Bo, who blessed the at- Church Family Supper 5:45 PM Men’s Ministry 2nd Saturday...... 2:00 PM the Monticello Community tendees last year with their Children’s Choir (3K-5th Grade) 6:00 PM Prayer Breakfast & Pro- wittiness; just normal God- The Potter’s Wheel (6th-12th Grades)...... 6:30 PM gram. This month will fearing people willing to Worship on Wednesday...... 7:00 PM begin with Bob Williamson share their faith. Mondays ST. PHILLIP AME CHURCH inviting the group to his This fellowship and Mighty Monday–Exercise...... 6:00 PM Hwy. 27 South • (1 mile south of Hwy 59) HoneyLake Plantation Re- promotion of Christian thursdays sort and Spa, at 1290 Hon- values continues because Glory Girls Fitness...... 10:00 AM Monticello • 997-4226 eyLake Road, in Greenville of local participation. “I 1st & 3rd Monday Rev. J. W. Tisdale www.honeylakeplanta- am sure God has blessed Mighty Monday—Ladies Bible Study...... 6:00 PM tion.com) for the 2013-2014 you as he has me,” says Co- 1st Wednesday Sunday Morning...... 9:30 AM kickoff meeting. ordinator Gary Wright. Shades of REaD Book Club...... 5:45 PM Speaker will be John “Please plan to allow a lit- 2nd thursday Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM Grosskopf, president of the tle extra time and make the Lloyd Silver Saints– Senior Adult...... 11:00 AM Tuesday nights basic English classes North Florida Community 12-mile drive East on US 3rd thursday w/Gloria Norton at 7:00 College in Madison. Highway 90 to HoneyLake W W Diners...... 5:30 PM Wednesday Over the years, more Road, just across the Jeffer- Widows/Widowers outing than 180 prayer breakfast son County Line, left turn 3rd saturday Prayer & Bible Study...... 7:00 PM programs have been pre- onto HoneyLake Road and Brotherhood...... 8:00 AM sented by laypeople from drive a few hundred yards all walks of life. The first to the facility on the right. speaker, back in September Carroll Lamb and I look 1993, was FSU football forward to seeing you WAUKEENAH UNITED METHODIST ST. RILLA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Chaplin Clint Purvis. there, and bring a guest.” Some of the other high pro- Community Prayer 81 Methodist Church Rd • Waukeenah • 997-2171 13 Barrington Road • Monticello • 850-997-8747 file ones have been Ret. Breakfast & Program will www.waukeenah-umc.org Rev. James Mack, Pastor USMC Lt. General Snow- be held at 7 a.m. on the first den; Ret. FSU Coach Bobby Thursday of each Pastor Donald Thompson, Jr. Sunday School...... (Every Sunday)...9:45 AM Bowden; UGA Coach Marc month. Now more than Sunday School...... 9:45 AM Morning Worship...... (1st & 3rd Sundays)11:00 AM Richt; Ret. USN Captain ever our community needs Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM Bible Study/Prayer Meeting- ...... Lynn Dodson; Circuit your Christian leadership. (Thursday before 1st & 3rd sunday)...... 7:30 PM. Judge Charles Dodson; Come and bring a Youth Group...... 7:00 PM NFL Hall of Famer and UF guest. For more informa- Wednesday All America, Jack Young- tion contact Coordinator blood; FSU Basketball Gary Wright at 850-997-5705 Choir Practice...... 7:00 PM SHILOH AME CHURCH Coach Sue Sumrau; FSU or 850-933-5567. Youth Group...... 7:00 PM 224 Thomas Road Family Fellowship Aucilla 2nd Thursday of each month Rev. Gilbert Connelly, Pastor Thrift Store open every Saturday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Second and Fourth Sundays www.waukeenahcemetery.com Sunday School...... 10:00 AM Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 AM First Corinthian Church Wednesday Evening Prayer and Bible...... 7:00 PM 955 Lemon St., Monticello, Florida Fourth Sunday Youth Participation 850-445-0076 [email protected] Reverend John Jones, Pastor FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Saturday Morning Worship...... 11:00 AM 290 East Dogwood Street • Monticello • 850-997-2252 Wednesday Bible Study...... 6:30 PM Interim Pastors Sunday School...... 9:45 AM CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM FIRST UNITED US 19 N 1590 N. Jefferson Street (US 19) Adult Bible Study-Wednesday...... 6:30-7:30 PM 850-997-3906 Men’s Breakfast...... 2nd Saturday 8:00 AM METHODIST CHURCH [email protected] 325 W. Walnut Street • Monticello Pastor Clay Stephens Pastor Wayne Cook 997-5545 Sunday School...... 9:45 AM Morning Worship...... 10:45 AM Praise & Worship...... 8:30 AM Wednesday Evening Sunday School...... 9:30 AM Supper...... 5:30 PM Traditional Worship...... 11:00 AM Small Group Breakout...... 6:30 PM Bible Study & Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 PM Wednesday night activities Saturday Bible Study...... 4:15 Prayer Group...... 5:15 Spanish Church Services...... 7:30 PM Fellowship Meal...... 6:00 Chancel Choir Practice...... 6:30 WACISSA UNITED TRANSFORMING LIFE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 14492 Waukeenah Hwy/ P.O. Box 411 1206 Springfield Road • Lloyd • 997-TLC7 (8527) Wacissa • 997-2179 or 997-1769 Pastors Tim and Beverly Buchholtz Pastor James Gamble www.TransformingLifeChurch.com

Sunday...... 10:30 AM Sunday School...... 9:45 AM Sunday Morning Praise and Worship Sunday Morning...... 10:55 AM Children’s Church Sunday Bible Study...... 6:30 PM Infants & Toddler Nursery Wednesday...... 7:00 PM Wednesday Praise & Worship Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 PM Adult & Teen Bible Study Youth Group...... 6:00 PM Young Explorers (K-5th Grade) Choir Practice...... 7:30 PM

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SPORTS JV Warriors Trashed Shayne Broxsie Continues To Play For Noles By Sherwood FRAN HUNT ECB Publishing Staff Writer efferson County resident Shayne JBroxsie began his senior year playing for the Florida State University ‘Noles on the gridiron in his first game, this past Monday against the Pittsburgh FRAN HUNT But after the JV War- pass interception. Panthers on Heinz Field, ECB Publishing riors’ running backs suf- On the defensive side Pittsburgh, PA, at 8 p.m. Staff Writer fered injuries, Adams had of the field, Joe Hannon Look and cheer for #42. he Aucilla Chris- to replace them with six had three tackles. Broxsie returns to the tian Academy graders. Ian Hutsell had two ‘Noles for his fourth sea- Tjunior varsity “Our defense tackles and one assist. son with the team. He was Warriors were trashed by couldn’t stop them and Joe Walton had four a walk-on as a freshman, Sherwood Christian in our offense couldn’t run tackles and one assist. and after three years of their season opener last the ball,” said Adams. Brandon Hannon had playing in the full back po- Thursday (August 29), for “They (Sherwood) had one tackle and two as- sition, he was moved to the a 48-8 loss. one player that was so sists. tight end position this sea- “We’ve never played fast, he made four touch- Jake Pridgeon had son. Topping it all off, Sherwood before,” said downs.” two tackles and one as- Broxie is on scholarship Coach Daryl Adams. The spark of the JV sist. this year and bound to be “They are a good team, a Warriors offense is when John Walker had seeing much more playing bigger school, and their running back Hunter three tackles and one time on the field. athletes are faster.” Horne, had a 70-yard quarterback sack. For the past two years He explained that the kick-off return for a Logan Register had Broxsie has earned the De- team’s (Aucilla’s) two touchdown. He also added two tackles and one as- fensive Scout Team Player running backs were both six carries for 13 yards. sist. Award. And for his aca- Jefferson County resident Shayne Broxsie returns injured and taken out of Joe Hannon had four Stewart Dalzell had demics, he has received the for a fourth season playing for the FSU Seminoles. the game early in the sec- carries for 18 yards, and one pass interception. Academic Warrior Award ability and talent? “I dis- izing his dream of working ond quarter, and one re- one two-point conversion. The JV Warriors will for three years for having a 3.0 and above grade point covered my talent in mid- as a US Marshall, Broxsie quired a trip to the Brandon Hannon had man the field against average. dle school,” he said. His said he has not decided on hospital. At that point, four carries for 11 yards. FAMU on Thursday, Sep- He is majoring in mother, Corrine Broxsie relocation for a career. He the score was a tight, 12-8. Darren Ellis had one tember 5, at 6 p.m., home. criminology and has plans added, “Shayne began currently has Work-study to become a US Marshall. playing sports beginning in the FSU Care Office. Broxsie is a 2009 grad- with T-ball at the Recre- So how does Broxsie Express Derails Teams uate of Jefferson County ation Park and played until account for his success, Middle High School, and in he had aged out. He loves and what kind of advice In Past Two his junior and senior years baseball as well, and still would he offer any youth FRAN HUNT with one RBI. he played for the varsity plays with the Jefferson wishing to be successful? ECB Publishing Travis Odom went two for five. Tigers. A’s, who are coached by “I would account hard Staff Writer Jay McQue went one for five. He said he has only Jim Norton. work and dedication for he Sunshine Express softball Coach Jones named Mario Rivers as played at Jefferson for the Addressing the grid- my success,” he said. “If I team derailed the past two the game MVP. varsity for two years, and iron, Shayne added, “I had to give anyone any ad- Tteams on the schedule. When the Express faced off against he did not play on the jun- haven’t had any special vice, it would be to have a When the Express manned the dia- Barwick the Express rattled their oppo- ior varsity team. He played training from trainers, but vision and do whatever it mond against Madison, the Express nent for a 29-12 win. offensive and defensive I did attend a Nike Sparq takes to achieve the results Combine camp in Orlando you desire. Sometimes pounded their opponent Barwick jumped out to line in his junior year at Jefferson, and changed to in 2008, as well as a Com- chances are slim, but if for a 23-15 victory. lead the game early with tight end in his senior bine in Jacksonville,” said you fight hard enough any- Head Coach Roosevelt a 5-2 lead, but the Express year. Broxsie. So, with only two thing is possible.” Jones and the team’s new found their wind in the Also while at Jeffer- years of football experi- He is the son of Assistant Coach Nard second inning, came back son, he received academic ence, walking onto a col- Corinne Broxsie and the Thompson agreed that all of to take the lead, and left Bar- awards in 2008 and 2009 lege field as a walk-on and brother of Shannon and their young men performed wick eating their dust. and the Tiger Award in being accepted as a team Halle. very well in the competi- Clark Mitchell went five 2009. member is quite a feat in “His family and home- tion. for five, with one RBI. So when did he dis- itself. town is very proud of Mario Rivers went Mario Rivers went five cover that he had athletic When it comes to real- him,” concluded Corrine. five for six, with eight RBI’s, and three for six, with two RBI’s. homeruns. Jarvis Atkins went five for six, with Jarvis Atkins went five for six, with five RBI’s. Lady Express Win Past Two one RBI. Calvin Holmes went four for four, FRAN HUNT jumped out to as four to 0 Coach Roosevelt Kelvin Jones went five for six, with with 10 RBI’s, and four homeruns. ECB Publishing lead and left their oppo- Jones named Lisa Fead as three RBI’s. Destiny Vangates went four for five, Staff Writer nent in the dust. the game MVP. Nick Russell went two for six, with with three RBI’s, and one homerun. he Lady Express Kerria Livingston When the Lady Ex- two RBI’s. Karlon Blue went four for five, with won the past two went three for three, with press hit the diamond Calvin Holmes went four for five, five RBI’s, and one homerun. Tsoftball games. three RBI’s. against Adel, the Lady with six RBI’s, and two homeruns. Nick Russell went three for six, with When the Lady Ex- Nikki Cooks went Express edged their oppo- Clark Mitchell went four for five, three RBI‘s. press faced off against three for three, with five nent for a 6-5 win. with one RBI. Kendall Cooksey went three for six. Macon, the Lady Express RBIs’, and one homerun. Adel jumped out to a Karlon Blue went four for five, with Eldred Jennings went two for five. mowed over their oppo- Chandra Tucker went 5-0 lead, but the Lady Ex- two RBI’s. Kelvin Jones went two for six, with nent for a 17-3 victory. three for three, with four press came back to take Kendall Cooksey went three for five, two RBI’s. The Lady Express RBI’s and one homerun. the lead and go for the Lisa Fead went three win. for three, with three RBI’s Kerria Livingston and one homerun. went two for two, with Desree Tucker went two RBI’s. two for three, with two Quila Pleas went two homeruns. for two. Quila Pleas went two Desree Tucker went for two, with one RBI, and two for two. one homerun. Marcia Bellamy went Marcia Bellamy went two for two, with two two for two, with one RBI. RBI’s. Jolene Harris went Coach Jones named two for two. Marcia Bellamy as the Kecia Daniels went game MVP. two for two. He added that Lillie Lillie Daniels went Daniles pitched a good two for two, with one RBI. game. ACA Cross Country Schedule FRAN HUNT November 2; and wrap- ECB Publishing ping up the season,. The Staff Writer State Championships in ucilla Christian Tallahassee on November Academy Cross 9. ACountry Coach Running for the girls Dan Nennstiel has re- this year are; Grace leased the schedule for Beshears, Dena Bishop, this year’s team. Cali Burkett, Taylor Action begins August Copeland, Jessica Gid- 31 in the Cougar Chal- dens, Camryn Grant, Brit- lenge in Tallahassee; and tany Hughes, Katie James, continues September 7 at Sarah James, Kaitlin the ARP in Tallahassee; Lane, Julianna Lindsey, September 13, City Cham- Brianna Nolen, Dalayna pionship in Tallahassee; Nolen, Samantha Peeler, September 21 in Alligator Abby Reams, Chloe Lake, at Lake City; and Reams, Marley Restrepo, September 28 in the Quail Elaina Roland, Hanna Trail in Thomasville; and Searcy, Whitney Stevens, October 5 is the Panhandle and Sarah Tharpe. Championships in Mari- Running fort the boys anna, which will wrap of this year are; Nick Arce- the season for the junior neaux, Zack Arceneaux, varsity runners. Traynor Barker, Dawson Action continues for Bishop, Jake Freeland, varsity teammates during Nathan Green, Chaz the FSE (pre-state) in Tal- Hamilton, Jason Hamil- lahassee, on October 11 or ton, Braden Mattingly, 12; The teams are off on Carson Nennstiel, Gatlin October 19; Districts in Nennstiel, Taylor Nugent, Tallahassee, October 24; Brandon Slaughter, and Regionals in Lake City on Dilyn Stowers. Wednesday, September 4, 2013 www.ecbpublishing.com Monticello News • 7

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Last Weeks Winners! 1st place: Tom Wallace 2nd place: Anthony Ruehle 9. Florida @ Miami 8• Monticello News www.ecbpublishing.com Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Financial Focus... CanCAN "Excess"YOU BENEFITFROM Retirement SCHOOL MDollarsUNICIPAL HelpBONDS Your? Grandchildren? National GrandparentsProvided Dayby isRobert observed J.on Sept.Davison 8. And although this “Day” is not as widely known as Mother’s Day or Father’s North Florida Community College Day,Over it the does past remind couple us of of years, the importance the economic of grandparents. picture has brightened If you’re afor grandparent many cities yourself, and states you — may but besome thinking of them of areways still to facinghelp your po- tential financial problems. As a citizen, you may well have con- Recognizes Albert Thomas grandchildren on their journey through life. One of the greatest gifts FRAN HUNT youcerns can about give these them issues. may be And financial as an investor,support for these their financial college woesedu- may affect your thinking about one particular type of investment ECB Publishing cation — and one way you can help provide this support could be Staff Writer foundvehicle: in municipalthe distributions bonds. you receive from your retirement ac- orth Florida counts. Specifically, given the difficulties faced by a few municipalities, Community Col- lege (NFCC) rec- Toshould understand you consider how this adding technique “munis” might to work, the fixed-income you’ll need to portion be fa- N ognized Jefferson County miliarof your with portfolio? the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules gov- resident Albert Thomas erning various retirement accounts. Actually, they’re pretty It is true that municipal defaults, though still rare, rose in 2012. last week, presenting him straightforward: Once you turn 70½, you’ll generally have to start But we haven’t experienced any sharp increases in defaults in taking withdrawals from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or with a plaque for his serv- 2013. Overall, default rates for municipal bonds are low — much other employer-sponsored retirement plan — such as a 457(b) plan, ice to the school. lower than for corporate bonds of comparable quality, according to if you work for a state or local government, or a 403(b) plan, if you Thomas had served Moody’s Investor Services. work for an educational institutions or nonprofit group. (If you have on the NFCC Board of a Roth IRA, you are not required to take withdrawals at any age.) Trustees as the Jefferson Of course, there are no guarantees, but if you stick with “invest- Your required minimum distribution is calculated by dividing the County representative, ment-grade” municipal bonds — those that receive the highest prior Dec. 31 balance of your retirement account by a life ex- for the past ten years. grades from independent rating agencies — you can reduce the pectancy factor published by the Internal Revenue Service. As the NFCC President John chances of being victimized by a default. And municipal bonds word “minimum” suggests, you can take out more than this Grosskopf presented offer these benefits: amount, but not less. Thomas with a beautiful crystal semi-circular • Tax advantages — Municipal bond interest payments are free You can use the money you withdraw for any purpose you choose. plaque, which thanked from federal taxes, and possibly state and local taxes, too. (How- It may be that you need all of it to help support your retirement him for his service to the ever, some munis are subject to the alternative minimum tax, as lifestyle. But if you have enough money coming in from other Board from August 26, well as state and local taxes.) This tax treatment means you would sources — such as Social Security and any investments held out- 2003 until June 30, 2013. have to earn a much higher yield on other types of bonds to match side your retirement accounts — you may find that you don’t re- “Albert has been a the “taxable equivalent yield” of municipal bonds. ally need to use every dollar from your RMDs. And if that’s the great asset to the Board,” • Civic benefits — By adding quality municipal bonds to your situation, you might want to devote some of this money to a col- said Grosskopf. “He was portfolio, you can help support worthwhile projects in your com- lege fund for your grandchildren. munity, such as construction of schools and hospitals. instrumental in the im- • Steady income — Barring a default, you will receive a regular, plementation of the Or you could simply give the funds to your grandchildren’s parents predictable income stream for as long as you own your municipal Round Up Scholarship and let them decide how best to employ it for college. But you do bonds. However, if you currently own many long-term munis, you Program. Which is when have other options. For example, you could establish a 529 plan may want to consider reducing your overall position. Eventually, electric utility customers and name your grandchildren as beneficiaries. ECB Publishing photo by Fran Hunt, August 28, 2013 rising interest rates will push down bond prices, and long-term volunteer to round up North Florida Community College (NFCC) President John Grosskopf, left, pre- bonds carry added risk because their prices will decline more as in- their electric bills to the With a 529 plan, any potential earnings accumulate tax free, pro- sented county resident Albert Thomas, right, a plaque for his ten years of service on terest rates rise. Work with your financial advisor to determine the nearest dollar, and the vided they are used for qualified higher education expenses. (Keep most appropriate approach for your situation. funds raised go toward the NFCC Board of Trustees as the Jefferson County representative. in mind, though, that 529 plan distributions not used for qualified • Diversification — Municipal bonds can help you diversify the the scholarship fund,” he emy, where he also served Since the Board does not and several others went expenses may be subject to federal and state income tax and a 10% fixed-income portion of your portfolio if it’s heavily weighted to- said. as a Spanish teacher,” he meet in July, Wright to lunch at Rancho IRSward penalty.) corporate Furthermore, bonds. And your you 529 can plan even contributions diversify your may munici- be de- “Albert was a long- added. didn’t attend his first Grande for some Mexican ductiblepal bond from holdings your stateby building taxes if youa “ladder” participate consisting in your homeof munis state’s of time Spanish teacher for Governor Rick Scott meeting until August. food, and as they were plan.varying However, maturities. 529 Onceplans you’vevary, so built check such with a ladder,your tax you advisor can gain re- the Jefferson County replaced Thomas’ seat on Thomas was pre- leaving, President garding deductibility. benefits in all interest-rate environments — when rates are low, High School, and then the NFCC Board of sented with his plaque on Grosskopf said to you’ll still have your longer-term bonds working for you (longer- after retirement, went to Trustees with Gary August 28, after which, Thomas, “And you can In all likelihood, you’ll be able to contribute as much as you want term bonds generally pay higher rates than shorter-term ones), Aucilla Christian Acad- Wright, effective July 1. he, President Grosskopf order in Spanish.” toand a 529when plan, interest because rates the rise, lifetime you can contribution reinvest the limits proceeds are generous of your —shorter-term although these bonds limits at the vary higher by state. rates. Plus, a 529 plan is flexible: If your grandchild decides against an eligible college or vocational school,Consult you with can your generally financial transfer advisor the unusedto determine funds toif anmunicipal eligible Calling All Volunteers! familybonds canmember. be an appropriate addition to your portfolio, as invest- ing in bonds involves risks, including credit risk and market risk. olunteers, it's people in need of your children. ing Ms. Edna Henry, Par- ABond 529 investmentsplan is not the are only also college subject savings to interest vehicle rate available risk such to helpthat your time to help. And while volun- Become a school vol- ent Involvement Coordi- yourwhen grandchildren; interest rates forrise, other the pricespossibilities, of bonds you can may decrease, want to andconsult the Vshine! When teering is "giving back," unteer today by contact- nator at 342-0100. withinvestor your can financial lose principal advisor. value if the investment is sold prior to you volunteer in Jeffer- you may be surprised at maturity. son County Schools, you what you gain from vol- InInvestors any case, should once evaluateyou start whether taking your a bond RMDs ladder from and your the securi-retire- join a team that is com- unteering. Our kids and mentties held accounts, within think it are about consistent putting with any their “excess” investment amounts objectives, to work mitted to excellence in teachers are eager to forrisk your tolerance grandchildren’s and financial college circumstances. education. Your generosity could public education. Bring- meet you! We have a wide provide benefits for a lifetime. your skills, expertise, variety of volunteer op- This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Ed- and dedication to young portunities, one of This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local ward Jones Financial Advisor. which will be perfect for Edward Jones Financial Advisor. you. Robert J. Davison EdwardJones All school volunteers Financial Advisor must complete aVolun- teer/Mentoring Applica- 205 E. Washington Street tion and Security Monticello, FL 32344 Background Check, in- Bus. 850-997-2572 Fax 866-462-9184 cluding both returning Cell 850-933-3329 [email protected] and new volunteers. Vol- www.edwardjones.com unteers are then ap- proved by the Jefferson Making Sense of Investing County School Board MEMBER SIPC prior to working with

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In tHE CIRCUIt COURt OF tHE SECOnD JUDICIaL CIRCUIt In anD FOR JEFFERSOn COUntY, FLORIDa CIvIL aCtIOn CHaSE HOME FInanCE LLC, CaSE nO.: 33-2010-Ca-00265 Plaintiff, DIvISIOn: vs. DEADLINE FOR WEDNESDAY PAPER 3:00 P.M. ON MONDAYS waYnE HUtSELL a/K/a waYnE L HUtSELL , et al, Defendant(s). DEADLINE FOR FRIDAY PAPER 3:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAYS aMEnDED nOtICE OF FORECLOSURE SaLE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Fore- Help Help closure dated August 13, 2013 and entered in Case No. 33-2010-CA-00265 of the Cir- cuit Court of the SECOND Judicial Circuit in and for JEFFERSON County, Florida Wanted Wanted Automotive For Sale wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC1, is the Plaintiff and WAYNE nOtICE OF JOB OPEnInG DRIvER nEEDED, CDL re- 1990 F-350 Ford Flat Bed with PaGEant anD PROM HUTSELL A/K/A WAYNE L HUTSELL; ELLEN D HUTSELL,; MORTGAGE The Jefferson County Board of quired. Call Grubbs Petroleum 850- Hyd. Lift Gate, PTO, $2,800 DRESSES FOR SaLE : ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INCORPORATED AS NOMINEE FOR County Commissi oners is seeking 997-5632 9/4,tfn,c OBO. 997-1582 3/13 tfn,c Size 3 child's - white long dress, CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; are the Defendants, The Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at applicants for a Full-Time Refuse worn as flower girl dress, Truck Driver at the Solid Waste De- HORSE EXERCISE RIDER 2006 FORD EXPEDItIOn- NORTH DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE LOBBY IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, partment. This position requires (1) wantED in mornings. Must be ex- Eddie Bauer (white) Great fam- sequin/beadwork all on bodice, MONTICELLO, FLORIDA th a high school diploma or GED, (2) a perienced riding horses & ha ve ref- ily car, Very good condition. sequin/beadwork/appliques on at 11:00AM, on the 9 day of September, 2013, the following described property as Call Paul 850-464-1230 minimum of three years experience bottom, built-in crinoline. - $50 set forth in said Final Judgment: erences. Montice llo. Call 5/29,tfn,c COMMEnCE at a St. JOE PaPER COMPanY PERManEnt REFEREnCE in medium/heavy equipment opera- 229-403-4554 9/4-13,c Size 4 child's - off white dress, tion and maintenance, (3) a valid MOnUMEnt MaRKInG tHE SOUtHwESt CORnER OF tHE OF tHE Class “B” Florida Commercial Driv- HvaC HELPER Non smoker pre- Free worn as flower girl dress, lace nORtHwESt QUaRtER OF SECtIOn 29, tOwnSHIP 2 SOUtH, RanGE ers License, (4) a valid Social Secu- work around bodice, pretty lace 3 EaSt, JEFFERSOn COUntY, FLORIDa, anD RUn tHEnCE EaSt ferred. Call Stewart Heating & Cool- aLOnG tHE SOUtH BOUnDaRY LInE OF tHE nORtHwESt QUaRtER rity Card. The successful applicant FREE DOnKEYS- two gray fe- work at bottom, cap sleeves - OF SaID SECtIOn 29, a DIStanCE OF 201.40 FEEt, tHEnCE RUn SOUtH will be cross-trained to operate a ing at 850-342-3296. 9/4,6/13c. males to satisfactory home(s). Ginny $25 10 DEGREES 46 MInUtES EaSt 332.23 FEEt tO a COnCREtE MOnU- Front Load Garbage truck, a Roll-off (mother) is 3+ years; Deidra (daugh- Size 7-8 child's - off white MEnt On tHE CEntERLInE OF a GRaDED ROaD (PUBLIC), tHEnCE truck and a Grapple truck. ter) is 2+ years. 8/30,tfn,c dress, worn as a flower girl RUn SOUtH 88 DEGREES 56 MInUtES EaSt aLOnG SaID CEntERLInE Applications may be obtained 740.0 FEEt tO a COnCREtE MOnUMEnt, tHEnCE RUn EaSt 884.74 online at: http://jeffersonclerk.com/ dress, overlay of lace over entire FEEt aLOnG tHE SOUtH BOUnDaRY OF tHE twEntY aCRES OwnED Uploads/Ed itor/file/Emp loymen - PAPER Services dress, probably knee to calf BY Pat anD CaLvIn JOnES aS RECORDED In OFFICIaL RECORD tApplication.pdf or at the Solid length - $25 BOOK nUMBER 41, PaGE 602 OF tHE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JEFFERSOn Waste Department located at 1591 MR. StUMP COUntY, FLORIDa tO tHE POInt OF BEGInnInG. FROM SaID POInt Waukeenah Street, Monticello, Size 8 child's - white, long OF BEGInnInG COntInUE EaSt 233.44 FEEt tO a POInt, tHEnCE RUn Florida and will be accepted until STUMP GRINDING dress, lace around neck with nORtH 933.0 FEEt PaRaLLEL tO tHE EaSt BOUnDaRY OF SaID 2:00 P.M., September 11, 2013 at the BUNDLES Quick Responses. JOnES PROPERtY tO a POInt On tHE nORtH BOUnDaRY OF tHE 850-509-8530 decorative bodice - $25 Solid Waste Department. Equal Op- 6/22, tfn. Size 16 pre-teen size - white PaRCEL RECORDED In OFFICIaL RECORD BOOK 50, PaGE 716 OF tHE portunity/Affirmative Action Em- OFFICIaL RECORDS OF JEFFERSOn COUntY, FLORIDa, tHEnCE RUn long pageant gown, cap sleeves, ployer. Drug Free Workplace. Drug $2 EACH FOUR SEASONS LAWN wESt 233.44 FEEt aLOnG SaID nORtH BOUnDaRY tO an IROn PIPE testing is a required part of t he pre- white sequin work across entire at tHE nORtHEaSt CORnER OF SaID JOnES PROPERtY, tHEnCE employment physical. Applicants CARE PLUS bodice and sleeves, buttons RUn SOUtH 933.0 FEEt tO a COnCREtE MOnUMEnt at tHE SOUtH- EaSt CORnER OF SaID JOnES PROPERtY wHICH MaRKS tHE POInt with a disability should contact the MONTICELLO NEWS Expert Mowing, Trimming, around neck with circular cut- above office for accommodations. Edging, Debris removal, OF BEGInnInG. anD aLSO GRantInG a ROaDwaY UtILItY EaSE- out on back, beautiful gown - MEnt On tHE FOLLOwInG PaRCEL: COMMEnCE at a St. JOE PaPER For additional information please Serving Jefferson $100 COMPanY PERManEnt REFEREnCE MOnUMEnt MaRKInG tHE call 342-0184. 8/28, 9/11/13,c 180 W. Washington St. & Leon counties. Size 8 teen Dress - Light baby SOUtHwESt CORnER OF tHE nORtHwESt QUaRtER OF SECtIOn 29, aDvERtISInG SaLES Call 850-948-LAWN (5296) tOwnSHIP 2 SOUtH, RanGE 3 EaSt, JEFFERSOn COUntY, FLORIDa, REPRESEntatIvE 850-997-3568 blue dress with baby blue and anD RUn tHEnCE EaSt aLOnG tHE SOUtH BOUnDaRY LInE OF tHE (SaLESMan) nEEDED. black array of designs from the nORtHwESt QUaRtER OF SaID SECtIOn 29, a DIStanCE OF 201.40 Our newspaper office is seeking an For Sale waist down. The top is a gath- FEEt, tHEnCE RUn SOUtH 10 DEGREES 46 MInUtES EaSt 332.23 FEEt tO a COnCREtE MOnUMEnt On tHE CEntERLInE OF a GRaDED outstanding individual to join or ered bodice with black sequins sales team. 1979 nUwa 27' 5tH ROaD (PUBLIC), tHEnCE RUn SOUtH 88 DEGREES 56 MInUtES EaSt Wanted aLOnG SaID CEntERLInE 740.0 FEEt tO a COnCREtE MOnUMEnt Do you possess a sunny, friendly at- criscrossed across the front. Has wHEEL CaMPER with many FOR tHE POInt OF BEGInnInG. FROM SaID POInt OF BEGInnInG titude? Can you talk with customers a beautiful train. $175 wILL BUY USED GOLF updated accessories. New RUn tHEnCE SOUtH 16 DEGREES 18 MInUtES wESt aLOnG SaID easily and help them feel at home? Size 8 teen Dress - A fuchsia CaRtS needing batteries or re- awning, water heater, water sys. CEntERLInE 15.63 FEEt, tHEnCE RUn EaSt 919.13 FEEt aLOnG a Do you have a good personality and strapless gorgeous dress. The pairs. Call 850-408-4713. refrigerator, elect. converter, LInE PaRaLLEL tO anD 15 FEEt SOUtH OF tHE SOUtH BOUnDaRY LOVE to talk on the telephone? dress has gathers up the bodice OF tHE twEntY aCRES OwnED BY Pat anD CaLvIn JOnES aS If you are a team player, able to han- 6/21,tfn,c leveling jacks, & more. Good and a sequined design down the RECORDED In OFFICIaL RECORD BOOK nUMBER 41, PaGE 602 OF tHE dle multiple tasks, have a frien dly air cond. Asking $3,850. call PUBLIC RECORDS OF JEFFERSOn COUntY, FLORIDa , tHEnCE RUn can-do- attitude, a great work ethic, 850-342-9918 8/30-9/13,pd left side and laces up half the nORtH 15.0 FEEt, tHEnCE wESt 914.74 FEEt aLOnG SaID SOUtH are organized, and self-motiv ated back. There is also a train on this BOUnDaRY tO tHE POInt OF BEGInnInG. then this job might be just for you. dress and a split up one leg. a/K/a 175 DavIS ROaD, MOntICELLO, FL 32344 Apply in person only at the Monti- any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other cello News newspaper office, lo- For Rent $200 than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within cated at 180 West Washington St., in Size 10 teen Dress - A beauti- sixty (60) days after the sale. Monticello. 8/2/13 rtn 1 & 2 BEDROOM aPaRt- ful, elegant, flowing emerald WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on August 14, 2013. MEntS avaILaBLE. Elderly, green dress. Has eye-catching Kirk B. Reams nOtICE OF JOB OPEnInG Disabled and Handicapped persons Clerk of the Circuit Court Jefferson County Board of with or without ch ildren. Must beaded straps that criss cross in By: Sherry Sears County Commission ers is seeking meet income requirem ents. 850- the back along with a beaded de- Deputy Clerk 8/28, 9/4/13 applicants for a Part-Time Gate At- 997-5321. 11/23, tfn, c. sign in the front of the dress. nOtICE OF MEEtInG tendant/Refuse Truck Driver at the Beautiful flowing train. $200 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY will meet in Special Session on County Solid Waste Department. Size 14 (child's size 14 but dress Monday, September 9, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. for a Final Budget Hearing. The Board will Job description and applications may LOOKInG FOR OLDER transition into their regularly scheduled monthly meeting following the budget hearing. is for a teen division approxi- be obtained at the Solid Waste De- GEntLEMan 70+ for friend- JEFFERSOn PLaCE The meetings will be held in the Board Room located at 1490 W. Washington Street, partment located at 1591 Waukeenah mately 13-15) - GORGEOUS Monticello, FL. An agenda may be viewed by visiting the district website at www.jef- ship & companion. Please call aPaRtMEntS 1468 S. Wau- Street, Monticello, Florida. lime green dress, strapless but fersonschooldistrict.org. Questions may be directed to the district office Monday thru 933-9628. 8/23-9/3,pd keenah St. Office 300 Monti- Position is available for Friday, with spaghetti straps that criss Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by calling (850) 342-0100. 9/4/13 Saturday, Sunday & Monday, with cello 1BR $452, 2BR $490. cross across the back, sequins IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT the opportunity to fill in for others Got A Cute Photo? available. HUD Vouchers ac- IN AND FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA spotted across the entire gown, out on leave. cepted. (850) 997-6964 CIVIL DIVISION Education and experience built-in crinoline - absolutely Residential Credit Solutions, Inc. and CitiMortgage, Inc. Send It To Us TTY711. This institution is an needed: Three (3) years experience gorgeous. - $250 Plaintiff, Case #: 2010-CA-000164 in medium/heavy equipment opera- And We’ll Share It equal opportunity provider and -vs.- Size 10 teen Dress - bright Kerry M. Campbell a/k/a Kerry Campbell; Unknown Tenants in Possession #1; Un- tion and maintenance. Applicant With Our Readers employer. 1/25,tfn,c baby blue dress, halter top must possess the minimum of a valid known Tenants in Possession #2; If living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not known to be Class “B” Florida Commercial Driv- bodice with sequins stitched 2 -1 BR PaRK MODELS, fur- dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, ers License and a valid Social Secu- throughout; built-in crinoline Kids • Dogs nished. 3 BR/2 BA double wide Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants rity Card. with sequin appliques on lace mobile home. Call 997-1638 Defendant(s). Applications will be accepted Strange Stuff, Etc. overlay. Cinderella looking nOtICE OF SaLE until 2:00 P.M., September 6, 2013 between 9:30 am and 6 pm. Of- beautiful dress! $200. Call NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order dated August 14, 2013, entered at the Solid Waste Department. fice closed on Sunday. in Civil Case No. 2010-CA-000164 of the Circuit Court of the 2nd Judicial Circuit in Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Ac- Monticello News Emerald Greene at 973-3497. and for Jefferson County, Florida, wherein Residential Credit Solutions, Inc. and Citi- tion Employer. Drug Free Work- P.O. Box 428 7/10,tfn,c 4/5/13 rtn Mortgage, Inc., Plaintiff and Kerry M. Campbell a/k/a Kerry Campbell are place. Drug testing is a requiredpart defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, Kirk Reams, will sell to the highest and best bidder for of the pre-employment physical. Monticello, FL 32345 cash ON THE FRONT STEPS OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Applicants with a disability should LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. 90 AND 19, JEFFERSON COUNTY, contact the above office for accom- “You Can’t Be MONTICELLO, FLORIDA, AT 11:00 A.M. on October 03, 2013, the following de- modations. For additional informa- egals scribed property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: COMMENCE AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE SOUTHEAST tion please call 342-0184. Without It” L CORNER OF LOT 9, BLOCK 1, OF JEFFERSON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AS 8/23,28,30, 9/4,6/13 PER MAP OR PLAT AS RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JEFFERSON nOtICE OF aPPLICatIOn FOR taX DEED COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT BOOK "B", PAGE 6, AND RUN NORTH 00 DE- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that LEROY SEABROOKS the holder of the follow- GREES 38 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY Crossword Answers ing certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed. LINE OF WAUKEENAH STREET, 205.00 FEET FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING, The certificate number, year of issuance, description of the property and the names in THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 21 (Puzzle on page 3) which it was assessed are as follows: MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST, 60.00 FEET, TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEAST- Certificate Number: 77 Year of Issuance: 2008 ERLY BOUNDARY OF OSCEOLA LANE, SAID POINT BEING ON A CURVE Description of Property: 00-00-00-0330-0000-0800 .0149 Acres CONCAVE TO THE SOUTH, THENCE RUN IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIREC- Lot 80 New Hope Subdivision TION ALONG SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY AND CURVE, HAVING A RA- DB GGG, PG 175 & ORB 239, PG 185 DIUS OF 30.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00 Site address: 550 Key Street – Monticello, Florida MINUTES 00 SECONDS, FOR AN ARC LENGTH OF 47.12 FEET, CHORD OF Name in which assessed: tIMMY L. BYRD SAID ARC BEING NORTH 44 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST, All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property 42.43 FEET, TO A POINT, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 37 SEC- ONDS EAST, 75.00 FEET, TO A POINT, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 21 MIN- when sold may be subject to the current year taxes. UTES 23 SECONDS EAST, 90.00 FEET, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in 4, BLOCK 1, OF SAID SUBDIVISION, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 38 MIN- such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, UTES 37 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID north door on the 10tH DaY OF OCtOBER, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. TH WAUKEENAH STREET, 105.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUB- Dated this 26 DAY OF AUGUST, 2013. 9/4,11,18,25/13 JECT TO A 15 FOOT UTILITIES EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTHERLY 15 FEET THEREOF. anY PERSOn CLaIMInG an IntERESt In tHE SURPLUS FROM tHE SaLE, IF anY, OtHER tHan tHE PROPERtY OwnER aS OF tHE DatE OF tHE LIS PEnDEnS MUSt FILE a CLaIM wItHIn 60 DaYS aFtER tHE SaLE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provi- sion of certain assistance. Please contact the aDa Coordinator; 301 South Monroe Street, tallahassee, Florida 32301; (850) 577-4430 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notifica- tion of the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Kirk Reams CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Jefferson County, Florida Sherry Sears DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT 9/4,11/13 SRwMD Governing Board On Tuesday, September 10, 2013, the Suwannee River Water Management District's Governing Board will meet as follows: 3:00p.m. Board Meeting 5:30 p.m. First Pub- lic Hearing on FY 2014 Budget These meetings are to consider District business and conduct public hearings on regulatory, real estate, and other various matters. These meetings will be held at the District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL . Public should check the District website or contact the District to confirm that the meeting has not been cancelled or rescheduled. All meetings, workshops, and hearings are open to the public. 9/4/13 9/4,11,18,25/13

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AROUND JEFFERSON COUNTY Colonel Watson, A Story To Tell MERRY ANN FRISBY and has served 30 years in and was one of the first to ine of WWII, flashing ex- (Previously seen in the Tal- the military. He will retire return after the storm plosions and fireworks all lahassee Democrat) next month. passed. “There were planes around us.” Watson re- ost times if I see a Watson spent part of tossed around and sand called the photos of the man or woman in his youth living in the old filled some buildings up to dead fathers and sons and Mmilitary uniform Jefferson County jail. His five feet high,” he says. In the mass graves. “The hor- in the airports, or restau- father Don Watson, Sr. was order to continue provid- rible atrocities provided us rants or anywhere else in the Sheriff of Jefferson ing combat aviators to the a rationale for our actions. public, I thank them for County from 1967-1971. At Navy and Air Force, Wat- I have sons of my own, that their service to our county. that time the Sheriff and son quickly and success- was incentive enough.” I have seen numerous other his family lived in an apart- fully helped resurrect this Watson’s recalls one of grateful Americans do the ment below the jail holding training. his most conflicting mis- same. cells. When flying his final sions was while flying over I never knew what Watson says that living flight in the F-111 one night Washington, DC after 9/11. these anonymous soldiers in Monticello was “like in New Mexico, he discov- He was an instructor in the did for us. This week I having 1,600 Moms and Col. Rick " Moose" Watson, on right, with Captain ered his plane was on fire. Strike Eagle during this heard from a retiring Air Dads watching out for Roger Isom; both men are from Monticello and went to He had hoped to limp back time. For these missions, Force Colonel, the brave you.” This warm sense of Jefferson County High School. to base but the fire raged he groped with the unten- often heart wrenching collective concern for him too fiercely, damaging the able concept that they may story of his military career. grounded Watson. Throw- attended Jefferson High football team. He gradu- aircrafts flight controls. have to consider shooting Colonel Rick “Moose” Wat- ing watermelons and bail- School and played on the ated in 1983. When his pilot could not down a commercial air- son grew up in Monticello ing hay molded him. He 1982 state championship Watson was chosen to control the fast-moving jet, craft. Knowing that Ameri- play football for the Air Watson pulled the ejection cans would be on board, Force Academy Class of handle. The plane crashed Watson says, “that was gut 1988, the springboard for into barren, remote ranch- wrenching.” his impressive Air Force land. He and his partner Watson will be retiring career. Watson flew the landed on a dangerous cliff, in Virginia with his wife EF111A Raven and F-15E alive. Lisa, whom he met when Strike Eagle. His assign- Watson says, “It was she was a bat girl at Leon ments were like the plots in Mr. Toad’s wild ride, like High School. They have thriller novels. He has being in a can and getting three sons Davis, Samuel ejected from planes, helped shaken around.” They and Levi. Samuel’s dream Dining Out Spotlight rescue Scott O’Grady in landed and bounced down is to play baseball for FSU. Bosnia, evacuated person- a 30-40 foot cliff face and With the Watson determi- nel in Hurricane Ivan and thankfully did not fall to nation he just may have the provided tactical air sup- their deaths over the opportunity. port from the ground with nearby 4,000 foot Cap Rock. Colonel Watson’s soldiers across southern After disengaging from the mother Becky Clayton is a Iraq, earning the Bronze ejection seats, Watson and retired schoolteacher and Star. In the air, he accrued partner heard gunshots. lives in Monticello. Watson 544 combat hours over Iraq, They feared that some says, “I have lost lots of Bosnia and Kosovo, earn- rancher did not take kindly friends. I am fortunate to ing 10 Air Medals. He com- to having a plane crash on be alive and enjoy the manded two combat units his land, but the gunfire things they cannot, espe- and retires as the Com- was coming from the New cially my family and mander of the Joint Plan- Mexico State Police, who friends. Whatever I have ning Support Element in shortly discovered them. done, I owe largely to my Norfolk, VA. They were shooting at old friends, faculty and Watson says when he snakes as they moved coaches at Jefferson High was working these danger- closer to rescuing the School and the 1,600 Moms ous assignments “I was in- downed aviators. Watson and Dads I had growing up spired by thoughts of and partner traveled over in Monticello.” Jefferson County... I served six miles across rugged ter- Watson’s story is cer- so that Monticello could rain to waiting rescue tainly not unusual. There still be a safe cozy town and crews. are too many military he- keep that way of life.” While flying out of roes to acknowledge indi- In 2006, Col. Watson in- Aviano Base in Italy, “The vidually. However, with structed flight training at Kosovo conflict kicked off,” unshielded heart I can say Naval Station Pensacola, Watson says, “I was one of thank you to all of you FL. Hurricane Ivan the most experienced Air- brave soldiers who keep slammed into the base as a crew there so I went in with Monticello “safe and cozy” Category 3 Storm. Watson the first strikes. At times, it as Watson has done. Job helped evacuate personnel was what you would imag- well done. Meet Your Neighbor: Kathryn Jones

AMBER HOUSTON of educators—it’s just a ECB Publishing calling for me.” Staff Writer Jones was raised in athryn Jones Jacksonville, but came to has lived in Monticello when a col- KMonticello since league of hers suggested 2006, when she came here applying for a position to teach. here in Jefferson County “I always knew I under Kay Collins. “Ms. would be a teacher,” Sharon Burnett, who was Jones said. “I love kids, Governor Bush’s teacher- and I come from a family in-residence called me Howard Academy High School Monticello, Florida August Death Anniversaries of Teachers & Associates Kathryn Jones en- rd 3 Anniversary: Maggie Loretta Stokes joyed the years spent Elementary Education teaching here in Monti- Died: August 27, 2010 (Age 85) cello. one day and told me that 9TH Anniversary: Kelly Kilpatrick there were openings here, Principal - JCHS and that Kay was the best Died: August 9, 2004 (Age 64) of the best as far as edu- cators go. I had never st heard of Monticello, but I 21 Anniversary: Erma Taylor Dobson took the opportunity.” Science While Jones is cur- Died: August 17, 1992 (Age 53) rently taking—and enjoy- ing—a hiatus from Wednesday: Buy 14” or 16” Pizza, 25TH Anniversary: Anne Carrol Jones teaching, she is still well Get a FREE Pitcher of Beer( or Soda ) known. Students that she Elementary Education * Kids eat FREE with purchase of any Adult Meal has taught in elementary Died: August 9, 1988 (Age 92) school still greet her out and about as seniors in 29TH Anniversary: Ellen Green Dixon high school and young adults. “That’s what Elementary Education makes it worthwhile,” Mamie B. Scott Elementary School Lunch Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-2:30pm Jones said. “I don’t run Died: August 13, 1984 (Age 80) Dinner Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-9pm away when I see my ‘kids’ in the grocery store: RD Friday-Saturday 5pm-10pm 43 Anniversary: Mamie Black Scott they’re what makes Closed Sunday & Monday Superintendent of Schools teaching worthwhile.” Died: August 15, 1970 (Age 76) Jones is the proud 134 South Madison Street • Thomasville GA mother of two sons, who are in college at the Uni- 44TH Anniversary: Mildred Gamble Jones Phone: 229.225.9866 versity of Florida and www.Pauliespizza.net Elementary Education Tennessee Tech. Jones Died: August 5, 1969 (Age 58) and her husband Lonnie have a rat terrier named Compilator: Rosa Bassa, Class of 1968 Ellie, a love for Monti- Former Student of Dobson, cello, and hobbies that in- Niece of Dixon clude reading and writing.