Friday, November 20, 2020 Vol. 14 Number 17 Journal Jeffersoncounty +tax 75¢ ECBPUBLISHING. COM Monticello man killed in Tallahassee hit-and-run Kathrine Alderman brother, son and father. ECB Publishing, Inc. After Grice hit Fishburn, he kept driving, going through the parking lots of two businesses before On Sunday, Nov. 8, just after 11 a.m., according finally stopping. Police said witnesses told Grice to law enforcement, a Honda Accord, driven by that he had hit Fishburn, but he drove away Dacey Glenn Grice, 31, veered off the roadway anyway. near Sharer Road and hit Marquis Fishburn, 31. Fishburn was transported to a local hospital, Though currently at Tallahassee COmmunity where he later died from his injuries. College (TCC) to complete his GED, Fishburn was After an investigation and consultation with the a resident of Monticello, having attended school in State Attorney's Office, the Tallahassee Police Marquis Fishburn Dacey Glenn Grice Deceased both Jefferson County and Leon County. He was a See KILLED page 3 Arrested

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Deidre Myers, November 18, 2020 ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Deidre Myers, November 18, 2020 The blaze from a local workshop fortunately did not spread to the nearby Jefferson County Fire Rescue firefighters work to control the fire that trees, propane tank or structures. had started at a workshop off of Lake Road, Wednesday morning. Structure fire Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc.

A fire broke out at a residence around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, off Lake Road in Monticello. Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) Tanker 1, Engine 1 and Rescue 3-6 responded to the structure fire along with Monticello and Lloyd Volunteer Fire Departments. The caller advised that there were flames, but all persons were out of the structure. Captain Jared Parramore advised, once on the scene, that the structure was fully involved. JCFR deployed three hose lines to control the fire, so it didn’t spread to the nearby trees and brush. In the process of extinguishing the fire, the ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Deidre Myers, November 18, 2020 structure collapsed, resulting in a total loss. There were concerns from the A workshop that was used for antique furniture restoration collapsed as neighbors about the large propane tank exploding from exposure to the flames firefighters began to extinguish the flames. See FIRE page 3 Mayor and city receive awards Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc.

Monticello officials had several things to celebrate last week at their first in- person meeting since the start of the pandemic, other than they were able to be together and communicate in person after months of separation. That said, the celebration was a muted affair, as everyone wore masks and maintained minimum distances of at least six feet from each other throughout the proceeding, except for a brief group photo. City Councilman Troy Avera did the honors, presenting Major John Jones with a framed certificate from the Florida League of Cities (FLC). The award, Avera said, was in recognition of Jones’ 20 years of service as an elected municipal official. Avera also presented the council with two awards from the Northwest Florida League of Cities (NWFLC), a subset of the FLC that ECB Publishing Inc. Photo by Laz Aleman, November 10, 2020 represents the various cities and towns The Monticello City Council gathered to honor Mayor John Jones for within the 16 panhandle counties that his 20 years of public service award. Pictured from left to right are George stretch from Jefferson County on the Evans, Gloria Cox, Jones, Troy Avera and Julie Conley. east to Escambia County on the west. The two awards were the City readies to 2020 Community of Excellence Award and the Gene Wright Municipal renegotiate electric Resilience Award for 2020. The former recognizes city officials’ continuing efforts to franchise with Duke improve residents’ quality of life as well as government efficiency Lazaro Aleman renewal in April. by the implementation of ECB Publishing, Inc. City Clerk Emily Anderson various programs, including informed the Monticello City Council creation of the ecological City of Monticello staff is about to on Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, that park, protection of ECB Publishing Inc. Photo by Laz Aleman, November 10, 2020 Mayor John Jones, left, and Councilman Troy begin a review of the city’s 10-year- Duke Energy had submitted a heritage trees and historic Avera, right, hold the two awards presented to the old electric utility franchise proposed agreement for review and structures, the promotion city by the NWFLC in recognition of excellence agreement, which comes up for See ELECTRIC page 3 See AWARDS page 3 and resilience.

One Sections - 16 pages Did you know? There's a pirate museum in Index St. Augustine Fla. that displays Sports...... 8 Farm & Outdoors...... 12 not only one of two authentic Farm-City Week...... 13 Jolly Roger flags known to Viewpoints...... 2 School...... 9 exist, but also the only known Thanksgiving...... 4-5 Teachers of the year...... 10 History...... 14 treasure chest that actually

Community News...... 6-7 National Education Week...... 11 Class. & Public Notices...... 15 belonged to a pirate. 2 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Viewpoints and Opinions PASSING PARADE by Nelson A. Pryor, Guest Columnist Are you “Unmanageable”?

Are conservatives “unmanageable?” Are YOU Adams, perhaps was alluding to Jefferson’s basic His answer: “No, never! Unless compelled by force an unmanageable? If so, politically speaking, you philosophy, on the united States Constitution, as of arms…and then, sir, you will not stem a may be a “Jeffersonian.” expressed in the Kentucky Resolution of 1798, revolution, but will create one.” Smith, Albert H. Americans generally choose between two which spoke of a fear of tyranny, from big (editor) Writings of Benjamin Franklin. NY: political philosophies, or options, either you are a government and a regular plan of action in support Macmillan Co., 1907. 4:418. subservient, an (Alexander) Hamiltonian, or, those of States’ Rights. The Deputies of the 13 colonies, meeting in who are unmanageable, a (Thomas) Jeffersonian. Benjamin Franklin also saw the pre- general convention, on Oct. 21, 1774, in their “Thomas Jefferson and his followers,” wrote revolutionary war colonists, as unmanageable. On “Address to the People of Great Britain,” added fuel John Adams, the former Federalist President, on Feb. 13, 1766, Franklin, as the Ambassador for two to the fire, when they proclaimed they would not be July 9, 1813, “are the most difficult animals to of the colonies, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, “Hewers of wood and drawers of water,” for manage of anything in the whole theory and spoke to the “Committee of the Whole,” which was anyone. Journals of the Continental Congress, practice of government. They will not suffer the entire House of Commons of G.B, over the 1774-1789. D.C.: Library of Congress edition, themselves to be governed.” Cappon, Lester (editor) Stamp Act. He was asked the following question: 1904. 1:89. Submission. Never! Adams-Jefferson Letters. Chapel Hill: University of “Do you not think the people of America would Later, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the N.C. Press, 1959. 2:352. submit to pay the Stamp duty, if it was moderated?” “New Deal” champion, recognized that the “unmanageable American” was suspect to the dole! He even told Congress that doling out relief: “(I)s to administer a narcotic, a subtle destroyer of the human spirit…. I am not willing that the vitality of our people be further sapped by the giving of doles, of market baskets, by a few hours of weekly work to the Editor cutting grass, raking leaves or papers in the public Letters parks.” Congressional Record, January 4, 1935. P. 95. Letters to the Editor are typed word for word, comma for comma, as sent to this newspaper. Please keep letter to 600 words or less. His administration failed to take heed. The Sep. 22, 1936 New York Times 34, records Harry L. Hopkins, of the Works Progress Administration Where did the Black Jockeys go? (WPA), saying in Phoenix, Ariz.: “relief of unemployment is a matter of right and not of When I was just a young lad around 10 years old, Out of curiosity, I researched several other charity.” Edmond B. Butler, secretary of the I remember well admiring one of my older brothers, websites, books, and periodicals. Paradoxically, I Emergency Relief Bureau, told a New York Eddie, as he rode large horses on a local ranch here in found that the majority of them do not even mention audience, March 16, 1936 New York Times 5, that Jefferson County, Florida. It was the King Meredith that the first winners of either of the triple crown horse “It is better to spend twice as much to have men dig ranch, and they had beautiful Appaloosa horses. racing events were negros. For instance, I visited holes and to fill them up again then to put them on Hoover Lawrence and some of my other uncles would KentuckyDerby.com and learned that as a test of skills the dole.” break in wild stallions on local plantations in Lloyd, and sportsmanship the Derby began as Colonel Edward R. Morrow, in his March 9, 1954 “See It Florida, and once they were tamed, they would have Meriwether Lewis Clark formed the Louisville Jockey impromptu races. I was amazed at the girt and finesse Club; he acquired land for a racetrack from his uncles Now” program, said this about the “unmanageable of these aspiring equestrians. John and Henry Churchill. Clark was the grandson of Americans:” “We must not confuse dissent with Imagine horse races on dirt tracks at ranches and William Clark – of the famed pair Lewis and Clark. disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think plantations here in the rural south. During that era, He traveled to Europe in 1875 and became enthralled the soul of America dies with it.” they might as well have been in the grand master with horse racing ever since. Blessed be the “Unmanageable!” competitions of them all…you know, the Preakness, On a related note, during all of our years of the Belmont Stakes or even the mother of all horse scholastic achievement, most grade school kids are races...the Kentucky Derby. But that would be required to learn and be tested on the frontier unheard of, right? Black men riding thoroughbred expeditions of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, horses in those type premiere equestrian events? Is but not about York, the negro slave who accompanied DID YOU that even conceivable? them on every step of their discoveries. Historians Greg Harbut, an African American horse owner and other scientists confirm that York served as a participating in this year’s Derby, was asked by civil scout, field guide, horse handler, and interpreter for KNOW? rights activists to withdraw in order to protest the Lewis and Clark, since he spoke and understood police killing of Breonna Taylor. Harbut told CNN several Native American (Navajo, Comache, Sioux) that despite supporting the demonstrators’ platform, he tribes’ languages, cultures and traditions. Should was not willing to give in to their demands, but rather American school kids learn much more about black he would participate to bring attention to the historical jockeys and frontiersmen? role black jockeys, horse trainers, buglers, and horse Erick Johnson’s vignette within the Crusader handlers played in helping to lay the foundation for magazine notes that in front of the Clubhouse Gardens the sport. Harbut went further to say “obviously, its of Churchill Downs is a statue of Aristides, the famous extremely emotional because this is a race my horse who won the first Kentucky Derby in 1875. grandfather participated in in 1962…and he was not There is no statue though of Oliver Lewis, the black allowed to be listed nor attend the Derby”. jockey who made it happen. Ten years after Congress The 2020 Kentucky Derby was the 146th of its abolished slavery with the 13th Amendment, Lewis kind. The competition was held in September instead won a Kentucky Derby race where 13 out of 15 of May due to COVID 19. The race is one of the three jockeys were black. For nearly the next two decades legs of the American Triple Crown, open to three-year African American jockeys won 15 of the first 28 old Thoroughbreds. A horse named Authentic won the Derbies when horseracing was the nations’ most coveted event this time. He was rode by John popular sport. Velazquez, a Puerto Rican. Yes, that is good, but were I am glad to report that Oliver Lewis and other there ever any black champion jockeys? black jockeys are recognized in the Aristides Lounge One of the more spectacular tidbits in sports at Churchill Downs. Additional Black winners of the history to me is the realization that the very first Kentucky Derby showcased there are: Oliver Lewis, winner of the Kentucky Derby was a negro. His name Willie Walker, George Lewis, Babe Hurd, Isaac was Oliver Lewis. According to Brittanica.com, race Murphy, Erskine Henderson, Alonzo Clayton, James Bubble wrap was relations in the United States have also been reflected ‘Soup’ Perkins, Willie Simms, and Jimmy Winkfield. in African Americans’ participation in the Derby. In Perhaps it’s time these little-known history facts be originally invented as the 1870s, when the race debuted, black jockeys required by school boards to become part of the wallpaper. dominated organized racing, and African Americans regular curriculum of secondary schools around the won 15 of the first 28 Kentucky Derbies. I am of the nation. Ride on baby, ride on. can you imagine how irresistible it belief that these men had the skills of horse handling, Respectfully, would be if it were covering your conceptualization, calculation, and personal fortitude Gene Hall walls? to see such unfathomable possibilities. Monticello, Florida

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“On behalf of our Board of KILLED FIRE AWARDS Directors and the entire from page 1 from page 1 from page 1 membership, I want to personally Department (TPD) developed under it; however, it thankfully didn’t of economic development thank you for your membership, probable cause to charge Grice. explode. activities and the embrace of solar your compassionate leadership and Grice was taken into custody by Chief Derrick Burrus made contact with energy to power the treatment the personal sacrifice you have TPD with assistance from the United the owner and discovered that the plant. made during these unprecedented States Marshal Service and transported structure was, in fact, not a house but a “Your municipal leaders are times,” Campbell wrote. to the Leon County Detention Facility. workshop. The owner stated that the propane providing caring, well-thought and Avera said the two Grice has been charged with leaving to the building had been disconnected, and collaborative partnerships while recognitions attested to the city’s the scene of an accident with death, though there was electricity in the workshop, showing innovation and dedication aggressive stance to maintain vehicular homicide and driving while there weren’t any lights or appliances. Due to preserve a better quality of life,” grace and equilibrium in the face license suspended or revoked. to the severe damage to the building, the read in part, the letter of award of adversity no matter what Funeral services for Fishburn will cause of the fire is undetermined. from NWFLC President Bob obstacles it encountered. be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, in Jefferson County Fire Rescue, Campbell to Mayor John Jones. The NWFLC presents the Bethpage Cemetery, Wacissa. Viewing Monticello Volunteer Fire Department, The second award was for the awards annually to deserving cities is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. Lloyd Volunteer Fire Department and the city’s resilience in the face of both in recognition of their 20, at Bethpage M.B. Church. For the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office assisted adversity, especially during the accomplishments and to foster full obituary, see page 7. with the scene. coronavirus pandemic. greater excellence.

ELECTRIC and electric utility taxes. Among other things, the contract also addresses from page 1 During the last 12 months, according to indemnification, dispute resolution, records and approval. Anderson, the city’s combined take from the two reports availability, audits and severability. She said that a committee consisting of herself, revenue sources was $439,491.08 – $191,648.85 of Per the proposed contract, the city grants Duke City Manager Raymond Clark, City Attorney Bruce it coming from franchise fees and $247,842.23 from Energy authority within the franchise to lay, erect, Leinback and Councilwoman Julie Conley would electrical utility taxes. construct, maintain, repair and operate its facilities soon begin reviewing the 11-page document. She The franchise area, per the contract, is defined “in, under, upon, over and across the present and expected to return to the council with a as lying within the city’s boundaries, which may see future rights-of-way,” present and future. recommendation in the coming months. expansion or reduction by annexation or contraction Nothing in the ordinance requires Duke to The nonexclusive electric utility right-of-way – any of which changes the city must report remove, de-energize or cease using any existing utilization franchise agreement was last renewed in immediately to the power company. poles, wires or other things or facilities identified in 2011, when Florida Power Corporation Inc., (doing The monthly franchise payment from the utility the previous contract, “regardless of whether such business as Progress Energy Florida Inc.) was the company is calculated on the basis of six percent of poles, wires or other facilities are located outside provider. the company’s base revenues from the preceding ‘rights-of-way.’” At the time, the city hired a specialist to help month. The utility company collects the franchise Nor does it prohibit Duke from performing negotiate the agreement, but city officials don’t fee from its customers in the franchise area. upgrades, replacements, maintenance or servicing believe the city got its money’s worth from the The contract grants the utility company the of such preexisting poles, wires or other facilities. expert’s service, expensive as it was. This year, city right to construct, erect, operate and maintain within During the length of the agreement, Duke will officials have decided they will negotiate the the city an electric system consisting of poles, be the sole electric utility allowed to use and occupy contract on their own. wires, conduit, fixtures and appurtenances, among the rights-of-way, with the exception of entities not The agreement, which comes up for renewal other things. engaged in the provision of electric energy service. every 10 years, grants the utility company The contract also grants the company the right Unless amended in the coming negotiations, the permission to use the city’s rights-of-way for the to trim, cut and keep clear all trees and limbs near contract proposes that the franchise be for a 10-year purpose of providing electrical service to customers. or along the company’s facilities that may endanger period, automatically renewable for up to two The city, in return, receives a monthly franchise fee the proper operation of the power system. successive five-year periods. Gas prices continue to fall Newspaper office to close for holiday

The office of the Monticello News November 23. and Jefferson County Journal will be For next week only, however, the closed on Thursday and Friday, deadline for the Friday, November 27 November 26-27, in observance of paper, will be moved up to 3 p.m. the Thanksgiving Holiday. Tuesday, November 24, as the paper Consequently, the deadlines for ads, will be going to press at noon Lazaro Aleman COVID-19 vaccine sent crude oil classifieds and legal advertisements Wednesday. ECB Publishing, Inc. prices higher,” AAA spokesman Mark are as follow. The newspaper office will return Jenkins said on Monday, November The deadline for ads, classified to normal hours and deadlines on In another indication of the 16. “The announcement restored some and legal advertisements for the Monday, November 30. interrelatedness of things and how optimism with the fuel market that Wednesday, November 25, will The publisher and staff wish everyone fuel prices are influenced by current fuel demand could eventually remain the same – 3 p.m. Monday, a happy and safe Thanksgiving. events, the American Automobile rebound. With the widespread release Association (AAA) reports that likely months away, however, it’s Florida’s gas prices last week likely that gas prices will remain low continued their downward slide, through the rest of the year.” slipping below $2 per gallon. Crude oil prices, in fact, shot up Monticello Tellingly, however, last week’s $3 per barrel on the news of the News decline averaged only one-cent, vaccine, representing an eight-percent instead of the usual three to four cent increase over the previous week, & declines of earlier weeks, making it according to the AAA. Jefferson the smallest weekly decline in a At the same time, however, news County month, according to the AAA. of the increasing spike of coronavirus Journal Why the slow down? cases across the country somewhat It seems that the industry took dampened the good news, Jenkins hope from the recent headlines added. relative to the development of a On Monday, November 16, when possible vaccine for COVID-19, the the AAA posted its report, the average disease caused by the coronavirus. cost of a gallon of unleaded gas in All Access (Newspapers, E-pub, Ads)...... $90$90 “The gas price plunge stalled out Florida was $1.99, with the individual last week after news of a possible prices across the state ranging from Basic Plus (Newspapers, E-pub)...... $70

$2.215 per gallon in some Basic (Newspaper)....$60 counties to $1.869 per E-Pub Subscription (online only)....$35 CORRECTION gallon in others. In Jefferson County Please fill out and mail this back with a check or In the front-page story on the general on Monday, the average money order made out to:

election in the Friday, November 6, edition of cost of a gallon of Monticello News • P.O. Box 428 • Monticello, FLL 32345 the Jefferson County Journal, the vote tally was unleaded gas was $2.180, OR reported incorrectly for the race of tax collector. according to the AAA. Call (850) 997-3568 with your Credit Card It was reported that Republican challenger Lynn Statewide, the prices Stafford had received 4,150 votes to of gas have declined a Name: Democratic incumbent Lois Howell Hunter’s total of 20 cents over the Address: 4,280 votes. The latter count was incorrect. past 43 days, the AAA Hunter received 4,208 votes, or 58 votes more reports. Monday’s than Stafford. The rest of the information was average price of $1.99 correct. was 15 cents lower than Email (For E-Pub): The Jefferson County Journal regrets the in October, and 40 cents cheaper than the same error. Phone: time last year. 4 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • 5

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Score the ham all over the surface, creat- • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2 cups diced apples 9: Mashed Potatoes Preheat oven to 350 degrees. ing a diamond pattern. Return to the oven and • 2 cups boiling water • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice INGREDIENTS: continue baking to about 155 to 160 degrees F, Prepare macaroni by directions on box and • 1 cup mayonaise • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts basting with the glaze mixture frequently. drain well. • 5 pounds red potatoes • 1/2 cup butter In a saucepan, melt butter over medium • 1 cup heavy cream • Salt and pepper to taste heat. Add flour and stir to remove lumps. Pour in DIRECTIONS: milk and cook until thickened. Season with salt Melt cranberry sauce over medium DIRECTIONS: and pepper. Add cheese and stir until melted. heat. Drain, reserving liquid and berries. Mix 3: Herb Roast Turkey Place potatoes in a large pot with Add macaroni and stir. together cranberry liquid, boiling INGREDIENTS: enough water to cover. Pour mixture into 2 qt. casserole dish. 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ECB Publishing, Inc. photo by Steve Cordle, Wednesday, November 3, 2020 Mister Sur (short for “Survivor”) seems to enjoy his new accommoda- tions at his new home of Rainbow’s Edge, Inc. His humans, left to right, are: ECB Publishing, Inc. photo by Steve Cordle, Wednesday, November 3, 2020 Archer Pike, Roxanne Spear (Director of Rainbow’s Edge, Inc.), Clara Pike Clara Pike provides some needed attention to Mister Sur as he gets used and Realtor Sarah Pike, of the Madison Realty Group. to his new surroundings. Steve Cordle days. Spears stated that it “was raised despite a the hay and other things they need. Since Rainbow’s ECB Publishing, Inc. pandemic and two hurricanes. We raised a crazy Edge is a 501(c)(3) all contributions are tax- amount of money in 30 days!” Despite falling deductible. Further information can be obtained by Many have had to move at one time in our $2,850 short of their goal, Smith Abstract and Title calling Roxanne Spears at (850) 878-8441. lives, some more than once. Some have had to held up their end of the bargain. The money raised move on short notice, such as a week or two. from contributions and the assistance provided by Moving can be hard, but it gets a little more Smith Abstract and Title covered the down payment Remembering your legacy: complicated when you have to move about two and closing costs on the property. On Oct. 10, 2020, dozen horses. When the Rainbow’s Edge Equine Rainbow’s Edge Equine Rescue moved into their Transition Center found out the Leon County new, permanent home. Moving 13 horses is hard You continue to inspire us property they were renting had been sold, they work. Spears thanked Richard Connell of Georgia- quickly had to find a new home. Rainbow’s Edge Florida Aviation Search Team (G-FAST) for WE REMEMBER, and we celebrate, YOUR Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that serves as an stepping up and moving five sheds from Leon LEGACY today. You continue to inspire us. And adoption and rehabilitation center for aged, Country to Madison County. so, we are inspired by your legacy of unconditional neglected and abused horses in Jefferson County. With the number of horses in their care, sacrifice, and an enduring spirit of giving, Rainbow’s Edge Director, Roxanne Spear, said Rainbow’s Edge is also trying to raise funds to build forgiving, and thanksgiving for us, as your that the organization had been looking for about a barn that can house the horses and provide shelter, children, your siblings, your grandchildren, your seven years for a place to which they could move, especially in bad weather. For day-to-day nieces and nephews, and your family and friends everywhere, however we are connected. You are when, in the spring of 2020, they received word that operations, volunteers are always needed to work and always will be our inspiration, as we aspire to property they were renting was in the process of with the horses. “All volunteers are hands-on with be more like you every day, hopefully building our being sold, which left them with no alternative but the horses,” Spears said. Volunteers feed, brush and individual and collective legacies of building or re- to find a new place. “We were seriously, actively walk the horses. Since most of the horses have building relationships, through enduring spirits of looking for about three months,” said Spear. With experienced abuse, they need human contact to sacrificing, commitment, gentleness, humility, the help of Sarah Pike of Madison Realty Group, a show them that humans can care for them. Besides responsibility, accountability, loyalty, and devotion 21-acre parcel of land was located in Madison human help, cash is always appreciated to pay for to our own families, being role models to our County. children that they might honor and respect us as Rainbow’s Edge is a non-profit organization, so parents, from generation to generation, as we any donations to them are tax-deductible and, being continue to honor and respect you, having been a corporation, the organization will survive the blessed to have had you as our Angels. passing of any owners. Spears stated that “most Always in our hearts, always our inspiration, horse rescues are actually on someone’s personal and with all our love, Your oldest daughter and sister, Dr. Judy property. It is rare for a rescue to own their own ‘Koot’ Hall Royster and her daughter, your special property.” The problem was that being a non-profit granddaughter and niece Renee Gwendolyn- organization, banks were reluctant to loan them the Juanita and your other sons and daughters, brothers large sum of money needed to purchase enough and sisters, and nieces and nephews Al ‘Fonza’ land to accommodate the horses. Pike and the (Pinky), Gwen (Julio), Diane, Kenny ‘Kenny Boy’ Madison Realty Group were undeterred and kept and Gene ‘Genie Boy’, and their children and looking for a home for the horses, while Spear and grandchildren and their families Lil’ Kenny, Kayla the board contemplated their options. During this (Marc), Kevin, Gene II ‘Keithy’, Chelsea (Otis), time, Smith Abstract and Title, in Madison, came up Amber and Travis. with a solution. If Rainbow’s Edge could come up ECB Publishing, Inc. photo by Steve Cordle, Wednesday, with $30,000 in 30 days, Smith Abstract and Title November 3, 2020 would carry the note. After a rigorous fundraising A view of the 21-acre new home for Rainbow’s effort, Rainbow’s Edge came up with $27,150 in 30 Edge Equine Transition Center.

Pictured from top left to lower right: Our mama and our grandmother, our founda- tion, our first angel as our mom, Ruth Juanita Lawrence Hall (b. 02.10.20 - d. 02.22.58, breast cancer). Our daddy and granddaddy, a man among men, who never left us until he passed away, Henry Hall (b. 08.10.22 - d. 11.05.84, massive heart attack). Our mama who finished raising us, and our grandma, our inspiration, our second angel as our mom, Emma Lou Mosley Hall (b. 05.21.17 - d. 11.13.97, COPD). Our oldest sibling, “the oldest boy,” and our uncle, so easy to love, so uncomplicated, Eddie Lee Hall (b.01.07.48 - d. 04.03.11, metastasized colon cancer). JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • 7 Obituaries Rhodie Mae Davis Cuthbert Carolyn M. Junious Rhodie Mae “Ms. Mack” Davis Cuthbert, 101, of Carolyn Louise Massey Junious, 74, of Monticello, went home to be with the Lord on Tallahassee, passed at home on Sunday, Nov. 15, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Graveside services are 11 2020. She was a retired educator, Monticello native a.m., Saturday, in the old Monticello Cemetery. and a 1964 graduate of Monticello's Howard Viewing will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, at Academy High School. Bethel AME Church, Monticello, Fla. Tillman of Services are incomplete. Tillman of Tallahasee Monticello is serving the family. is serving the family. One of the area's oldest residents, “Ms. Mack” was well-known and had been a chef at Killearn Golf Country Club. Most notably, she was known for her candid and unfiltered advice and lively conversations. Nartasa Lakay Miles She volunteered to maintain the grounds at Bethel AME and Tillman Funeral Nartasa Lakay Miles, 54, of Monticello's Boland Home well past 95 years of age. Community passed on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. She was a longtime member of Bethel AME Church. “Ms. Mack” would Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, in always be “dressed to the nines” in her high heels, hats, gloves and color- Boland Community Cemetery. Viewing is 4 p.m. to 6 coordinated outfits. p.m., Friday, at Memorial M.B. Church, Monticello Treasuring her love and legacy are her first cousin, Dorothy (Joe) Scott; Fla. Tillman of Monticello is serving the Miles family. nephews, Samuel (Mary) Byrd, Russell (Stacy) Dent, Rowland (Iris) Dent; Nartasa was a 1984 graduate of Jefferson County niece, Rhonda Dent, Esq.; cousin, John Harley; a host of great nephews and High School and had worked as a teachers aide. nieces, great-great nephews and nieces and cousins; two goddaughters, Louiza Survivors include her son, Jarkey Miles; sisters, C. Larry and Gail Turner and countless special friends. Voncelle Thomas, Lutrelle (Charlie) Ervin and Cassandra (Adrian) Stanford; brother, James (Stephanie) Miles; uncle, Harris (Ruby) Taylor; aunt, Josephine Williams; Our Blessings, helping goddaughter, Ni 'Yae and a host other relatives and friends. Her parents, Eddie James and Taylor Miles both preceded her in death. families in need this Marquis Fishburn holiday season Marquis Terrell Fishburn, 31, of Tallahassee Our Blessings has one remaining information. passed from a vehicular-pedestrian accident on Thanksgiving meal to give away to a Also, they are giving away a Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. needy family in the community. It wrapped toy to children in the Graveside services are 2 p.m., Saturday, in comes complete with the turkey, string community during their annual Bethpage Cemetary, Wacissa. Viewing is 4 p.m. to 6 beans, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, Christmas party (Dec. 23). It will be p.m. Friday, at Bethpage M.B. Church. Tillman of rice and gravy. Visit their website at first come first serve. Monticello, is serving the family. www.ourblessingselc.org and Click on The deadline for both of these will Marquis attended school in both Jefferson and the donations tab to submit the be this Friday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Leon Counties and was currently enrolled at TCC to complete his GED. Survivors include his mother, Katrena Dean; father, Charles Fishburn; sons, Kamarie Jones and Labron Mitchell; brothers, Texas Hold 'Em James Thompson III, Jajuan Dean and Key'Andre Bowden; sisters, Quartney Dean, Ma'Quisha Williams, Karolyn Gillyard, Ciera, Charmease and Larri Fishburn; grandparents, Shirley (Jesse) Dean, Peggy (Charles) Fishburn and Perry Style! Robert (Laura) Murray and numerous other relatives and friends. The Perry Shrine Club will be such as an expert 4-burner propane holding their second annual Texas grill, a cooler full of beer of the Hold ‘Em Style poker player’s choice and gift certificates to Rosa Mae Graham Hughes tournament on Saturday, local businesses in Taylor Rosa Mae Graham Hughes, 81, of Monticello’s Nov. 21, beginning County. Each prize will St. Phillip Community passed on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. Players come with a 2020. Graveside services are 11 a.m., Monday, at St. can buy-in with commemorative Phillip AME Church Cemetery. Viewing is 3 p.m. to 5 $50 for $4,000 plaque to mark p.m., Sunday, at the AME Church. Tillman of worth of poker chips. your achievement. Monticello is serving the family. There are unlimited Doors open at Mrs. Hughes was a stewardess at St. Phillip and a buy-ins until 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Proceeds devoted homemaker, known for her loving and kind During the event, from the event will spirit. players and by- benefit the Perry Shrine Cherishing precious memories are her husband, standers can enjoy light Club’s fraternal fund and are Jesse Hughes; son, Jesse J. (Vanessa) Hughes; refreshments courtesy of Pizza Hut. not tax deductible. The Perry Shrine daughters, Jessie Mae (Martin) Lodman, Essie Uwaibi and Barbara Hughes; five There is no entry fee for by-standers. Club is located at 1050 N Courtney grandchildren, Martin III, Amber Lodman, Amanda and Ariana Uwaibi, Players will compete for prizes Rd., in Perry. Brandon Wilson and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Veterans Among Us Air Force Veteran Daniel Peel Air Force Veteran Daniel Peel entered be a nice place to settle down into the United States military on Oct. 14, someday.” He and his wife of 53 1964; he was honorably discharged in years, Margie, did eventually settle down October of 1970. His service years began in the town of Lamont, in 2001. They in Jacksonville, Fla. with physicals and relocated to Jefferson County from Tampa, paperwork, then he was flown to San Fla., where he was working at the time. Antonio, Texas on a C-47 aircraft. Shortly after arrival he began “The best plane ride ever,” he working for Walker quips. After six weeks of Construction, and eventually Basic Training, he was Farmers & Merchants Bank stationed in Biloxi, Miss. for (FMB), where Margie was his Advanced Individual working. They both retired from Training in ground radio and FMB in 2013. Because his health repairs. About a year later has slowed him down these past Airman First Class Peel was few years, they stay close to home stationed at Cape Canaveral, more, and don't travel quite as Fla., until his six years of service much as they used to. He does enjoy ended. Peel worked for an spending more time with his two automobile dealer after his service children and his two “beautiful and years, repairing cars and building wonderful granddaughters,” he race cars. He moved around Florida states proudly. for a while, and in 1973, Thank you for your service! made a delivery to Your service made a Monticello. At that time he difference! was thinking, “This would

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“If you could give your younger self onee piece of advice what would that be?”

Tommyo Hardee Elain Wimberly Julie Dybendahl Nancyc Dodd Shelbi Franklin “Live life and enjoy life.” “Think before you judge “Don't swweat the small “Youro mama was right Whittington “Always be kind and people, get the facts first” stuff,f theere are more about everything.” respect your elders.” important things.” Sports For a sporting time, call Jefferson County Recreation Park

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Steve Cordle, Monday, November 9, 2020 ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Steve Cordle, Sunday, November 9, 2020 The team sponsored by Waukeenah Fertilizer huddles up for a play A Jefferson County Recreation youth flag football team practicing on a called by their coach. Sunday afternoon, to learn game basics.

Steve Cordle team sports promotes health and ECB Publishing, Inc. wellbeing, builds confidence, and can help maintain mental health With the arrival of COVID-19, The Jefferson County Recreation many activities for children and adults Park has some good options for were canceled due to health concerns organized sports. The youth flag and to keep the spread of the virus football season is underway for youths under control. The problem is that ages 6-16. The league is open to boys children need exercise, and recent and girls. Coaches have taught restrictions on group sizes activities fundamentals and simple game plans deemed non-essential have prevented to the players. Several local business a lot of activities, especially group or and organizations have provided team activities. sponsorships for the flag football Participation in youth sports has a program… positive impact on the emotional and • Gulf Coast Lumber Monticello News physical wellbeing of youth in our • Waukeenah Fertilizer community. The benefits of sports are • American Legion, Otto M. & numerous and can impact lives in Walker Post 49 Jefferson Countyu y profound ways. Involvement in youth • Hiram Lodge Number 5, F&AM nalJour Soccer registration

All Access (Newspapers, E-pub, Ads)...... $90$90 date set Basic Plus (Newspapers, E-pub)...... $70 Steve Cordle Basic (Newspaper)....$60 ECB Publishing, Inc. E-Pub Subscription (online only)....$35 On Dec. 18, registration for soccer begins Please fill out and mail this back with a check or and runs through Jan. 18. Park manager Mike money order made out to: Holm said that soccer is open to ages 4-15 Monticello News • P.O. Box 428 • Monticello, FLL 32345 and forms are available on his office door at OR Call (850) 997-3568 with your Credit Card the park. They can be picked up and dropped off Name: there anytime. Holm will be available on Saturday Jan. 9 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. to take Address: registration forms and the $20 registration fee, per player. The first game is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. Baseball was cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, but might Email (For E-Pub): be back in 2021. Watch the Monticello News for updates on youth sports or call Mike Holm, manager of Jefferson County Recreation Park at (850) 519- Phone: 6640. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • 9 School

reminds me to speak my mind. She is never shy to tell someone how she really feels. Cayco reminds me to keep it simple. I am an overthinker and tend to overdo things a lot of the time. She reminds me to work smarter, not harder, and still accomplish what I am going for without breaking my back to get there. She also reminds me to laugh. She is always coming into my room to tell me something The funny that happened or something she saw that she had to share. It brightens my day, even for just that moment. These two lovely ladies are not only my amazing teammates, but they are some School Bell of my closest friends. They get me through the day. They get me through this crazy world of teaching that we are all experiencing right now. Without them, I don’t know how I’d make it. I never expected to have co-workers that turned into such “Work Friends” great friends, but I sure am glad that I did. Erin Greene is in her third year teaching Kindergarten at Jefferson Somerset “It’s amazing how ‘work friends’ can turn into people you genuinely can’t get through life without.” I am a Kindergarten teacher at Jefferson Somerset. This is my third year with Somerset and my third year on the Kindergarten team. I’ve been on teams in the past, but nothing ever like this one. My two teammates are Cayco Brooks and Joy Fender. These two have truly helped shape me into the teacher that I am today. My first year at Somerset was a big one for me. I had never taught Kindergarten and was super nervous. These two took me in and showed me the ropes of everything that I needed to know. I also missed a lot of work due to being so sick during pregnancy. These two held it down in Kindergarten and would teach not only their class but mine as well. They are superstars! This past Erin Greene year was the hardest. In January, my doctor called me at work to inform me that I had cancer and would need to have surgery. The first two people I told were Joy and Cayco. I was absolutely terrified. I was hysterically crying and couldn’t breathe. Both of them wrapped their arms around me and told me that everything was going to be okay. In February, while I was out for three weeks for surgery, they split my class and taught theirs and mine. Like I said earlier, superstars! They would both call/text me to check to see how I was doing, always telling me not to worry about anything at school and to just rest and get better. Then the pandemic hit right when I got back to school. This was new to all three of us, but we worked together and got everything situated the best way we knew how. This current year has definitely been a new one. All three of us are learning how to adapt to this new “normal.” Let me tell you, there is absolutely no way that I would be able to make it through without either one of these ladies in my life. They both keep me strong. They both keep me sane. Joy reminds me to have fun with teaching. She brings me back to the reality that even though we are teachers, it’s okay to have fun with it. She is always coming up with new activities for us to do. I Submitted By Erin Greene can’t even begin to explain how many totes she has of teaching resources. She also Pictured, left to right, are: Erin Greene, Cayco Brooks and Joy Fender.

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Congratulations to Somerset teachers of the year

Steve Cordle University, where she received her B.A. in History ECB Publishing, Inc and a 2009 graduate of the University of Florida, where she received her M.S. in Family, Youth, and On Monday, Nov. 16, Jefferson-Somerset Community Sciences. She has hopes and dreams of announced their teachers of the year and employee completing her Ph.D., but as for right now, they are of the year for the 2020-2021 school year. It's an dreams. Congratulations, Ms. Prevatt! honor to receive such recognition, congratulations to the winners. Teresa Madison-Precia Somerset Employee of the Year Indy Mack, Elementary Teacher of the Year

ECB Publishing, Inc. photo by Steve Cordle, November 17, 2020 Eighth-grade science teacher Stefanie Prevatt was named the Jefferson-Somerset Middle-High School Teacher of the Year for 2020-2021. career in 4-H with the University of Florida and Ohio State University. This is Prevatt's first position as a formal classroom teacher. Her work as an extension agent molded her skills and led to her ability to step with ease into her role as a teacher. Prevatt said that she "strives to teach youth how ECB Publishing, Inc. photo by Steve Cordle, November 17, 2020 to be passionate, committed, contributing citizens Paraprofessional Mrs. Teresa Madison-Precia ECB Publishing, Inc. photo by Steve Cordle,November 17, 2020 who care about the communities in which they was named the Jefferson-Somerset Employee of Third-grade teacher Indy Mack was named live." Through teaching, she uses classroom the Year for 2020-2021. the Jefferson-Somerset Elementary Teacher of experiences with real-world scenarios and hands-on the Year for 2020-2021. activities to help students find their passion and use Teresa Madison-Precia was born and raised in Indy Mack's bio states that she "hails from the their voice. Prevatt believes all students can learn Monticello, a product of the public schools as well. great county of Jefferson." Mack graduated from and creates experiences that allow students to She is the daughter of Sam and Mary Madison. Jefferson High in 1988, then went on to receive her succeed. Teresa and her husband, Dwayne, have been bachelors and masters in Elementary Education Prevatt is fortunate to be the agriculture teacher married for three years and have three children: from Florida A& M University. Mack said that "It at Jefferson Somerset, which allows her the Jada, Xacarri and Madison. She has two brothers, has always been my dream to become a teacher.’ opportunity to immerse students into the industry Reginald and Sam Jr. Currently, Mack teaches third grade but says she through fun lab experiences. Students are currently Madison-Precia has been in the education has ‘done it all in my 28 years of teaching.’ I truly growing their fall vegetables, awaiting harvest to profession for over 20 years as a substitute teacher believe that ‘Knowledge is Power’ [because] the enjoy the fruits of their labor. FFA members have and is currently a paraprofessional at Jefferson- more you know, the more opportunities you have.” created a food drive and will donate canned goods Somerset where she has worked for seven years. It is Mack’s greatest desire to empower her students and non-perishables to two local organizations to Madison-Precia earned her bachelor of science in with knowledge, so that they can reach their goals; give back to the community. Thanks to the wide- elementary education from Benedict College in they can dream big and accomplish bigger. ranging community and administrative support, Columbia, S.C. “I enjoy working with kids,” she Congratulations, Ms. Mack! Prevatt and her students have an agriculture lab. said, “as a child growing up, I always liked to play They are anxiously awaiting a brand-new school and I was always the teacher.” While Stefanie Prevatt, Middle-High greenhouse, which will be used to prepare students growing up, she would often visit her mother’s School Teacher of the Year for various CTE certifications. classroom and help her students. Prevatt teaches because she believes she can Madison-Precia stated a simple philosophy: “all Stefanie Prevatt is the agriculture program "make a change in the life of each of her students." children can learn and achieve when given the leader, FFA advisor and eighth-grade science She is thankful to be part of the Jefferson Somerset opportunity to display his or her abilities and teacher at Jefferson County K-12: A Somerset family and have the opportunity to make a positive talents. Her future plans include furthering her School. Prevatt has been with Jefferson-Somerset change in Jefferson County. education, “A fter all,” she says, “learning never for three years, transitioning from an eight-year Prevatt is a 2006 graduate of Kent State stops.” Congratulations, Ms. Madison-Precia! JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • 11

Jennifer Brown: providing a homeschool education

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc.

What is education to you? No matter the answer, being educated is important, so we use this week to celebrate national education week. Without teachers and schools to educate the youth today, there would be a lot less knowledge and advancement in the world. However, often people think that going to a physical school, or recently taking classes from said school room. "My husband and I were like, if I can do this in history studies. It's nice when you know someone who online, is the only way to learn and learn well; but this an hour with $15 worth of books, why are we has a good love of a subject that you can bring in." isn't the case. One such option is homeschooling. spending hundreds of dollars on tuition? And that was Brown also mentions, along the same vein, the art There is sometimes a stigma around homeschooling. why we started homeschooling," Brown stated. program for homeschool kids they started at their Some people might say that a child won't learn well Brown says the reason they started resource center. She says it's a similar thing. The lady without trained teachers teaching them. However, in a homeschooling is different than why they do it now. who runs the program loves art, so it lets the kids learn lot of ways, homeschooling is a brilliant way to Originally it was because they could do it just as well, that and express themselves through art while learning educate children. Some children may thrive in a and it cost significantly less for them, but over the from someone who has a passion for it. standard school, but, for others, it may just not be the years, it's evolved. "We've had the kids in public "When I started homeschooling, we had a weekly best way for them to learn. schools, we've had the kids in private schools, charter park day with friends, and you'd get the rainbow So, this education schools, parochial school, etc. With six kids over 25 resource catalog in the mail, and that was kind of it," week, we're years, there is a lot of different things we've tried," Brown said. "There weren't conventions, there spotlighting Jennifer Brown said. "But now we just weren't resource centers, blogs, we Brown. A definitely feel like, with one just didn't have it. We figured it out homeschool mom left at home who I can ourselves and made it up as we who knows the ropes give one-on-one went." Even then, it was of homeschooling, as attention, it's just possible, and they figured it well as the perfect. I couldn't out, but now it's a lot difference it can imagine ever putting easier. There are just so make in a her in school." Brown many more resources child's even has a succession that allow you to really education plan. If something were provide a solid versus to happen to her, her education to your kids. standard daughter, Gretchen's, Another fantastic thing school. education would be about homeschooling that taken care of without Brown loves is that you can teach having to quit your child things they are homeschooling. "That's just interested in. If your child how serious we are about loves music, art, sewing, etc., homeschooling," Brown they are allowed to really reiterated. pursue that. Hand in hand Her favorite part of teaching with that, your children are her child from home is being able to allowed to move at their own pace if spend time with her. "Absolutely, bar none, the best you've set it up that way. "We use a gentle part of homeschooling is that I get to be with my curriculum," Brown explained, "to make sure we Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Brown daughter," Brown said. "I didn't have to give her to cover the bases. It doesn't take a ton of time every Jennifer Brown (left) with her daughter, other people to raise." Brown went through a lot when week, and then the rest of the week, once she's done Gretchen Brown. she was pregnant with Gretchen, and she says that she with her book work, she gets to explore all the things didn't go through all of that to let someone else raise that are important to her." For Gretchen, she loves art, Jennifer Brown has been homeschooling her her daughter. "She's my daughter, and I want to spend nature and animals. So, if she wanted to, using the children for around 25 years. She had initially put her every minute I can with her." Just doing life with her way Brown has set up her schooling, she could finish oldest child in a private kindergarten class and was daughter, Brown says, is the best part of her base curriculum for the week all in a day and then just really disappointed. "I don't even know if I had homeschooling. focus on those things that interest her. "She has a love heard of homeschooling at that point," Brown However, there are two sides to everything, and for saving the animals," Brown said. "So we started a recalled. When her daughter was put into school, she Brown says that what makes homeschooling the best save the animals club. We get together once a month didn't know how to use scissors because for her is also one of the hardest with our friends at the Tallahassee Museum, and we Brown didn't want her or her sister parts. Everyone gets learn about animals. They talk about how to protect to cut their long hair, so she frustrated with their kids the animals and even as kids what they can do." didn't leave scissors out. sometimes, so hardly ever Homeschooling offers a freedom of expression that Well, because she couldn't getting a break from each just isn't really available in a standard school. It allows use scissors that first week of other can also be very hard. you to do things like start a little club that caters school, for some reason, they "The other hardest part," specifically to your child's interest. To do activities put her in the play Brown said, "is that you're that you never really could have done in a standard kindergarten instead of the in charge. Whether you sink school, like learning to quilt, for example, another academic one. This or you swim, it's all on me. activity Gretchen enjoys doing. particular school had two Whether homeschooling is a Children just have a lot more time to pursue their different kindergarten success or not, it's up to me. own interests along with their regular studies when classclasses, one for kids You've got no one else to homeschooled. It allows the children to move mostly who didn't know much blame. Whether good or bad, at their own pace, to take time when they need it or yet, and the other for those you're in charge." whizz through it when they already have it down. who would be doing more Nowadays, homeschooling Homeschooling is very much about a parent's freedom academics. "And I wanted has many more resources, to choose how and what their child learns. For her on the academic side," making it a much more viable Jennifer and Gretchen Brown, that freedom really Brown stated. "Because she option than maybe it used to be. allows them to live out their lives how they want to was smart. But they put her Brown says it's one of the spend time together, whether it's good or bad, and just on the other side because they said she didn't know beautiful things about homeschooling now. "Twenty really be a part of each other's lives. While Brown's how to use scissors." five years ago there was no one to outsource to, there favorite part about homeschooling is spending time During her time at the private kindergarten, weren't co-ops". Brown even mentioned talking with with her daughter, Gretchen's favorite part is being Brown's husband had to go out of town for work, so other parents like, "how did we do this without the able to play with her two pets. No matter the favorite they made it a family thing, taking her oldest out of internet?" Now, however, there are so many more part, it is, to Brown, the best thing she could do for her school for the trip. "Before I left," Brown recalled, resources than when Brown started homeschooling. child, and they both love homeschooling. "one of the teachers pulled me aside and said, 'I'll get There are not only online resources, such as programs Though it may be something many people in trouble for telling you this, but you should pull her or videos, that can help where someone may fall short overlook, homeschooling is a brilliant way to educate, out and homeschool her. She would do so much better. in a subject, but also physical programs you could take sometimes the best way, depending on the child. This Go get some Bob books and see how it goes.'" So your child to. Even friends and family you have that is why it deserves a nice spotlight this education week. Brown went to the store, bought some Bob books, love to share their knowledge. "My husband loves Because for people like Jennifer and Gretchen Brown, which are like early reader books, and while they were history with a passion," Brown said. "He actually has they couldn't imagine doing anything else. on vacation, she taught her eldest to read in the hotel a degree in history, and so he is very involved in our Thank you teachers JEFFERSON for your loyal service SOMERSET to the students in our ACADEMY county. Congratulations to our Jefferson County hardworking and dedicated 2020-2021 nominees: Teachers Credit Union Teachers of the Year: 1500 W. Washington St. Indy Mack (850) 342-0250 and Stefanie Prevatt Employee of the Year: Teresa Madison-Precia 12 • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • MONTICELLO NEWS Farm & Outdoors The Jefferson Journal Fish & Game Les Harrison UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Feeding Chart

Barred Owl How to use: the major and Autumn nights in Jefferson County can be a noisy, dark rings around the minor feeding times for each day raucous experience, especially in the untamed regions. piercing brown eyes are listed below. The major The decibel level is well above 100 as the residents has a spectral feeding times are the best for the engage in conversations and social activity at an ear appearance, sportsman and last about two splitting volume. especially when hours; the minor feeding times Frogs of all sizes and octaves, locust or cicadas unexpectedly can also have good success, and other insects loudly stake out their territory, seek encountered in the but last only about one hour. mates and proclaim their existence as the sun sets in dark. the west. None in the nightly chorus are muted or Barred owls are reserved in their declarations. carnivores and use The week of A select group of night birds add to the cacophony two specific tactics Nov.20-27, 2020 with unique solos intended to stand out from the for hunting. They still hunt from a lofty perch and pulsating background of buzzing, clicking, croaking cruise hoping to ambush startled prey. Major feed times are and peeping. Most distinctive among these nocturnal These opportunist predators will patiently watch marked by an asterisk (*) performers is the barred owl (Strix varia). for an unsuspecting animal to break cover, and then This native owl is also known as a hoot owl and hurtle silently down to impale it with talons. The meal- Friday, Saturday, populates the county’s woods and suburban areas. It is to-be can be taken to a nest with chick for sharing or November 20 November 21 one of about 220 species in the order Strigiformes just consumed on a high limb. 11:44AM ---- worldwide which occupy every continent except With their sharp vision and excellent night sight, *4:06AM *4:57AM Antarctica. these owls will sometimes cruise below tree canopies 10:23PM 12:25PM Owls are divided into two families, the true owls seeking to surprise a small animal foraging at night. *4:32PM *5:21PM (Strigidae) and barn owls (Tytonidae). Both occupy Either technique usually results in a meal for the barred North Florida, but the true owls are most common. owls. Sunday, Monday, These include the screech owl, great horned owl along Human encounters with these owls are usually November 22 November 23 with the barred owl. limited to hearing the distinctive call. The call is most 11:22PM 12:19AM The barred owl populates most of the United commonly heard at night, but barred owls are active at *5:44AM *6:28AM States and Canada, but is quite common in the dawn and dusk. 1:00PM 1:31PM southeastern U.S. It is close in appearance to the The usual call is a series of eight accented hoots. *6:07PM *6:49PM spotted owl of the Pacific northwest, which has spots The ending has a downward pitched “oo-aw” at the rather than streaks down the underside of the body. end. Tuesday, Wednesday, Sometimes the barred owl is misidentified as the Sometimes several barred owls will assemble and November 24 November 25 great horned owl, both commonly being encountered at hoot together. The effort quickly deteriorates into a 1:13AM 2:06AM night in fleeting moments. While both are larger owls, riotous contest where the calls resemble chimpanzees *7:10AM *7:50AM the great horned owl has a different body shape and each attempting to outdo the other. 2:00PM 2:28PM contrasting features. The barred owls add to the reputation of Jefferson *7:30PM *8:10PM Barred owl adults may stand over two feet tall County’s wild night life. with a wingspan reach of over four feet. With feathers To learn more about these vocal night birds in Thursday, Friday, designed for silent flight, it can streak suddenly and Monticello and Jefferson County, contact the nearest November 26 November 27 without warning from the inky recesses of night. UF/IFAS County Extension Office or visit 2:59AM 3:52AM Despite the large appearance, the mature birds https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/. To read *8:30AM *9:11AM 2:56PM 3:25PM weigh one to two and a half pounds. The pale face with more stories by Les Harrison visit: Outdoorauthor.com. *8:51PM *9:32PM

Tidal Charts Steinhatchee, Fla. Nov. 20-26 , 2020

High Date a.m . ft. p.m. ft . 20 4:14 3.78 6:41 2.77 21 5:14 3.43 7:41 2.75 22 6:31 3.11 8:37 2.83 23 8:01 2.92 9:25 2.99 24 9:26 2.9 10:06 3.19 25 10:37 2.99 10:41 3.39 26 11:34 3.11 11:13 3.58

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20 11:45 -0 11:37 1.84 21 ------12:43 0.37 22 12:49 1.79 1:46 0.67 23 2:11 1.59 2:51 0.89 24 3:30 1.22 3:49 1.02 25 4:32 0.77 4:37 1.12 26 5:21 0.33 5:19 1.2 JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • 13

Farm-City Week celebrates partnership

Since 1955, National Farm-City after its 1955 congressional dinner in Danielle Sprague Week has linked our nation’s rural and Washington, D.C., with all members of Jefferson County Extension urban people. Founded by Kiwanis the Kiwanis International Board present. Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent International, the week was established The organization became the (850) 342-0187 • [email protected] to unify all American workers — on and coordinating agency for the National off the farm. With an ongoing theme, Farm-City Committee, a role which “Partners in Progress,” National Farm- continued until 1988 when AFBF Farm-City Week City Week has increased understanding assumed the responsibility. between two vital parts of our nation. The beginning stages of National Continuing Legacy Farm-City Week were formed on a train In 2014, the National Farm-City moving toward Washington, D.C. Council Inc. transferred leadership for Charles Dana Bennett, an independent National Farm-City Week to the entrepreneur from Vermont, and Merle Agriculture Council of America (ACA), H. Tucker, the 1955 Chairman of the which sponsors National Ag Day each Kiwanis International Agriculture and spring. ACA is composed of leaders in Conservation Committee, visited about the agriculture, food and fiber the poor public image of agriculture, the communities dedicated to increasing strong urban influence of agricultural public awareness of agriculture’s vital policies and the growing population with role in society. The National Ag Day no direct ties to the farm. It seemed farm program began in 1973. and city people were destined to pull The merger of the two observances further apart. They realized positive allows Farm-City volunteers to plan public relations between farm and city year-round activities aimed at education, dwellers must improve. outreach and promotion — beginning Their conversation echoed the with National Ag Day in spring and findings of a survey conducted by Farm culminating with Farm-City Week in fall. Journal. In 1955, the nation’s largest The Farm-City and Ag Day legacy is farm publication surveyed 450 farmers one of understanding and cooperation. across the U.S. asking for suggestions to Cultivated by the tireless work of help agriculture. Improving public volunteers in communities throughout relations was among the top five the country, these observances yield a recommendations. harvest of appreciation for the interdependence of farmers and their city Boost for Agriculture, Industry neighbors. National Farm-City Week originated Traditionally, Thanksgiving week Photo Submitted By Danielle Sprague in 1955 when farmers were facing has been recognized as Farm-City week. Local farmer, Kirk Brock, is pictured checking a soil moisture sensor in financial hardships. The agricultural a cornfield with Danielle Sprague, Jefferson County Extension Agriculture industry lost one million and Natural Resources Agent. farms between 1950 and The week leading up to Thanksgiving is proclaimed by the President as 1955. Net farm income being National Farm-City Week. This week is set aside each year to celebrate declined, and farm costs, and recognize the beneficial partnerships between rural and urban communities debts and property taxes that make our food supply safe and plentiful. Farmers and ranchers are truly the were rising. Declining economic conditions backbone of our country and often times are taken for granted. yielded a poor public I am fortunate that I get to work with a wide variety of farmers in our perception of struggling county and have had the opportunity to work with others across Florida and the farmers. Southeast. I hear their challenges almost daily and have unfortunately, heard of Kiwanis recognized many family farms that have had to close their doors. farmers were going through The American farmer and rancher is the only one who produces a difficult times. The commodity and is then told what the price will be. Their blood, sweat and tears organization led the drive go into putting food on the tables of those who criticize them, those who heavily for an improved image of regulate them, making operative costs almost impossible and those who think agriculture. In 1955, the they are trying to kill them. American Farm Bureau Over 550,000 farmers create over 3,000,000 agricultural jobs in the United Federation (AFBF) joined States, not to mention the jobs that are created as a result of agricultural Kiwanis in their beliefs. commodities. Grocery stores, restaurants, juice processors, paper mills are Involvement Strengthens among other occupations that rely on a farmer and the products they produce. Farm-City Program Losing the American farmer has a much larger impact on our country and Kiwanis was a natural economy than just the farm going out of business. supporting organization During this Farm-City Week, I would like to encourage our community to because of its existing be thankful for the farmers and ranchers in our county, state and country. Our interest in agriculture. The farmers are continuously seeking ways to improve farming methods while Kiwanis organization providing safe and healthy products. You can help support the American farmer became heavily involved and the American jobs that are a result of the labor of the American farmer, with your buying purchases. Here's what you can do: • Check your labels! Purchase locally grown seasonal produce at your grocery store • Shop at farmer’s markets as much as possible • Take pictures of your grocery stores produce labels and share them on social media. Let your friends know you support local farmers • Spread the word and encourage others to purchase local, American grown produce Be sure to thank a farmer this Thanksgiving and think about the impact that farms have on your life. To learn more about local farms or farming methods in our area, contact the UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension Office. 14 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020

History   Henrietta Lacks: Immortal life of a Tobacco Farmer

Submitted by Gene Hall help test the polio vaccine so that it could be approved for use in people. They went up in the first Greater love hath no man than this: to lay space missions to see what would happen to human November 24, 1950 down one’s life for one’s friends…John cells in zero gravity. Hers were the first cells 15:13 NIV. And that is what Henrietta ever cloned, and even the very first ones to be Miss Patsy Cooper was honored Lacks did; well, all of us were not exactly mapped. Moreover, hela cells were used to with a surprise party on her birthday. her friends, but we continue to benefit create some of our basic cancer drugs, like YEARS James McClellan was honored 70 from her immortal contributions to life. tomaxiphin. Its incomprehensible to ago with a dinner party on his birthday. 1950 Mrs. Dave Winans, Miss Eva A 2017 blog (www.tebu-bio.com) calculate the true value added to Dixon, Miss Harriett Curtis and Mrs. Ethel Carter contends that hela cells are immortal, society because of Mrs. Lack’s were in Quincy over the weekend to attend a meeting meaning they will divide again and again cells. of the Business and Professional Women’s Club. and again… This performance can be So, the descendants of explained by the expression of an Mrs. Henrietta Lacks November 18, 1960 overactive telomerase that rebuilds must really be rich, huh? telomeres after each division, Not by a long shot. You Monticello and Perry football preventing cellular aging and see, her widower, David teams have been chosen to play in the cellular senescence and allowing Lacks, and their kids Pecan Bowl game which will be here 60YEARS perpetual divisions of the cells. were never told about Dec. 2. Since I am just the son of a her valuable contributions ago1960 Jefferson High Tigers trounce sharecropper who grew up to science until about 25 Madison in the Homecoming game by working on other folks’ farms, years later. Biomedical a score of 47-7. please don’t expect me to research experts, pharmaceutical

November 19, 1970 adequately explain all of this medical giants and many others have jargon. Matter of fact, during my first made billions of dollars off The second county auction, job as a professional educator at this poor black tobacco sponsored by the Jefferson County Valdosta State University, one of my farmer’s cells. Her pupils told me to relax and not try to descendants continue to eke YEARS Historical Association, held last 50 Saturday, was pronounced a success by act as though I could decipher all out a meager living. Matter ago1970 members of the association. knowledge. Whew, what a sigh of of fact, it has been For the seventeenth consecutive relief that was. reported that some of her year the majorette corps of the Jefferson County But where did those immortal family members cannot High School band won a superior rating in the district hela cells come from? They came even afford health twirling contest. from Henrietta Lacks. According to insurance. Michael Prices for Green’s Thrifty Foods: 5 lb. bag sugar Wikipedia and the Encyclopedia Bloomberg gave almost 2 billion 49 cents; 3 lb. can shortening 69 cents; slab bacon 1 Britannica, she was an African American dollars to John Hopkins University. lb. 39 cents; potatoes 10 lb 59 cents. woman whose cancer cells are the source That is the largest gift of any

November 20, 1980 of the Hela cell line, the very first philanthropist to an institution of immortalized human cell line in the world. higher education. All things Members of the American Legion It is one of the most important cell lines in all considered; Mrs. Henrietta Lacks and the Ladies Auxiliary are collecting of medical research. She was born in 1920 in donated even more. She gave cells Christmas gifts for patients at the VA Roanoke, Va. and died in 1951 in that keep on giving… in perpetuity. I 4YEARS0 hospitals in Lake City and Gainesville. Baltimore, Md. believe it is high time her descendants This week a $535 grant application Why have we not heard more about be financially compensated as ago1980 was submitted to HUD for the this female hero? A 2010 CBS recompence for her immortal revitalization of a Jefferson County portion of the St. documentary by Jim Axelrod attempted to make her contributions to science, and the sustainability of Augustine Road area. story known. He starts by saying “somewhere in cancer patients around the globe. the humble family cemetery off a country road in November 21, 1990 the town of Clover, Va, a woman who died nearly 60 years ago lies in an unmarked grave. It is a The Democratic Executive shame, because the world should know her name: Committee held a banquet at the Henrietta Lacks. She was a poor, African American Country Club last week for Democratic 3YEARS0 officeholders and candidates in the tobacco farmer, a mother of five children, who died of cervical cancer when she was 31.” I sort of ago1990 recent round of election. The School Board, at its regular remember Beyoncé in one of her recordings singing meeting last Wednesday, approved the preparation of ‘say my name say my name’. But, I wonder how specifications for bids on an electric security system many of us can say the name Henrietta Lacks during for the county’s school. Breast cancer awareness month? After dropping the first two games, the NFJC’s Dr. Rebecca Skloot, a professor at the men’s Sentinel basketball team have won three in a University of Memphis has devoted 10 years telling row. Mrs. Lacks’ story. It culminated in Skloot’s best- North Florida Christian dominated from selling book ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta I am going to share with you something beginning to end Friday night in Aucilla Christian Lacks’. I am heading to the local book stores to I hope that you will never have to Know, Academy’s final game of the season, beating the purchase a dozen copies of her text. I urge you to I will tell you how a heart can break, and Warriors 43-6 to close out a disappointing 2-8 year. do the same. the tears continuously flow. Musical groups from all over the Big Bend region How did Mrs. Lacks’ cells become so I lost MY sweet OLLICIA one day, an will be traveling to Governor’s Square in Tallahassee Angel in my eyes, to perform holiday music between Dec. 7 and Dec. 22. important? Well, according to multiple sources, in God chose to take her hand one day 1950 Henrietta, the great granddaughter of slaves And led her into his heavenly skies. November 22, 2000 donated her cells (unwittingly), while being treated But Please don’t forget her for cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins University in accomplishments and her kind soul, As North Florida congressman Allen Boyd enters Baltimore, Md. Without her knowing, and unrelated She made her mind up and she his third term in the U.S. House of to her treatment, doctors took some of her cells for accomplished all her goals. Representatives, he will be playing a research. Hum, next time you go for a doctor’s visit Her ambition and eagerness to please leadership role in one of Congress’ most you might want to ask questions and even say a made Pooh such a Gem, 2YEARS0 influential coalitions, the Blue Dogs. prayer. Cause only the good Lord really knows what To all that came in contact, she left a The Udder Delite Dairy Club ago2000 those medical doctors/researchers are going to do. I lasting impression on them! recently announced the winners of The suspect that is why they call it practicing medicine. We miss you so much, I can barely North Florida Dairy Show, at the North Florida Fair. After looking well into the matter, I learned that stand the pain, Jefferson County High School’s win over for the first time in history, human cells could be Everyone knows what a great Angel that Jacksonville Episcopal, 35-15, put the Tigers in grown and infinitely replicated, outside the body. HEAVEN must have gained! Position to face P.K. Yonge, Friday in Gainesville. We will treasure your memory in each Although she died in 1951, Henrietta’s cells live on, multiplying by billions, and are the catalyst for AND every way, November 17, 2010 many cancer patients’ extended life spans. Still The lives that you touched, your works today, this is nothing short of a medical miracle. are here to stay. Besides Skloot, additional research was done by As I write these words my heart is The reconstituted Jefferson Legislative overflowing with joy, Committee (JLC) now has a new set of Dr. Clarence Spigner, who has written a powerful Knowing that your infectious enthusiasm officers, a new set of priorities to purse essay on Mrs. Lacks for Blackpast.org entitled and radiant smile is always a deploy. and a new booklet to distribute to ‘Henrietta Lacks and the Debate Over Ethics in Bio- Jayden wants you to know he’ll always YEARS10 lawmakers and other key state medical Research. His expose’ provides an remember your competitive ways, government officials during the coming ago overview of Mrs. Lacks’ life and the treatment of He’s going to miss his sissy; those 2010 legislative session. her cancer. The journalist Skloot’s work tells a The 11th Annual Bethlehem in driven memories are a part riveting story of the collision between race, ethics of his better days. Monticello is planned to last from 7 p.m. until 8:30 and medicine, and of her children consumed with p.m. Friday Dec. 3, and Saturday Dec. 4, on S.Water questions about the mother some of them never got St., behind the First United Methodist Church. Now that you are gone Home, Progress Energy, last week, presented a check to the chance to know. That resonates with me, since We will continue to allow your endeavors to set the Humane Society as part of the local company’s 50 my mother, Ruth Lawrence Hall, passed away from precedents to others that may come along. Percent Foundation Match Program. breast cancer one month after I was born…almost Pretty, Educated, and Done Jefferson County 4-H member Allison Cone 63 years ago. Thanks be to God, I had a really good as your grad cap displayed, competed in the National Peanut Festival in Dothan, stepmother, Emma Lou, and my dad Henry to finish No one can take your place Ollicia, raising me. Ala. She and Mary J. received a ribbon for their win your memory is forever here to stay! in the Chi Influence Divison on Saturday, Oct. 30. How have hela cells benefitted society? Among We love and Miss you Ollicia “Pooh” Anderson! other good things, according to researchers who MA (Wendy Hughes), Dad (John Burns), regularly publish within the Journal of the American Medical Association, they were successfully used to Jayden, Grannie and family. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 •15 CLASSIFIEDS & PUBLIC NOTICES EMPLOYMENT WANTED NOTICE OF INTENT NOTICE OF MEETINGS OPPORTUNITIES Need to rent small house, RV, NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF NOTICE OF MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER The Florida Department of Health cottage or apartment. Quiet COLLECTING MEETING in Jefferson County is seeking to location. Selling house & need short NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS fill a career service full time term rental for a few months until The Monticello City Council will conduct a regular monthly meeting position in the school health permanent move. Please call Jefferson County, Florida (the “County”) hereby provides notice, on December 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. program. Registered Nurses, (850) 997-9924 pursuant to section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, of its intent to use Licensed Practical Nurses, and 11/20 the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments This meeting is scheduled as an in-person-only meeting due to the Health Support Technicians are to be levied within the County, for the cost of providing roadway expiration on November 1, 2020 of Governor’s Executive Orders 20- encouraged to apply. Specific improvements, capital infrastructure, stormwater services, water and 69, 20-179 and 20-193 and 20-246 allowing local government virtual responsibilities include direct care of SERVICES wastewater facilities and neighborhood impro vements commencing for meetings. Due to limited space available for social distancing in the students’ medical needs, facilitating the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2021 and continuing until City Hall Council Chambers, the meeting is scheduled to take place student health screenings, health SANTERIOUS LAWN CARE discontinued by the County. The County will consider the adoption of a at the Jefferson County Courthouse Annex located at 435 W. education activities, and other duties. (850) 508-6294 resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting such Palmer Mill Rd., Monticello, Florida 32344. Participants and Pay range $12-$23/hour. All your Lawn needs handled, assessments authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, at a attendees will be required to wear face masks per City Resolution Contact Lisa Hayes at from mowing, landscaping, public hearing to be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 17, 2020 at the 2020-08 and maintain social distancing at all times while entering and [email protected] or Jeanna pressure washing and more. Courthouse Annex, 435 W. Walnut Street, Monticello, Florida. Such in the building. Kelly at [email protected] rtn, nc resolution will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal or call 850-973-5000 for further description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. Due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, all in-person or virtual city information. Copies of the proposed form of resolution, which contains the legal meetings are subject to short-notice cancellation, change of format, and 11/18-11/27 TREE SERVICE STUMP GRINDING description of the real property subject to the levy, are on file at the continuation. Updated meeting information will be available by calling MR. STUMP (850) 509-8530 Clerk's Office, 1 Courthouse Circle, Monticello, Florida. All interested City Hall at 850-342-0292 or on the city’s website at CDL drivers needed, Class B. Apply Quick Responses. persons are invited to attend. www.cityofmonticello.us. in person only at Scruggs Concrete 2/24, rtn In the event any person decides to appeal any decision by the Company, 186 SW Commerce Dr., in County with respect to any matter relating to the consideration of the Copies of the agenda and packet material will be available online at Madison. resolution at the above-referenced public hearing, a record of the www.cityofmonticello.us or by contacting the City Clerk at YARD SALE proceeding may be needed and in such an event, such person may need (850) 342-0292 or at [email protected]. Positions available at North YARD SALE to ensure that a verbatim record of the public hearing is made, which 11/20 Florida College, Madison FL: GOOD STUFF!! record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is to be Nurse Faculty; Coordinator of 12631 Gamble Rd. based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons Allied Health Special Projects; NOTICE OF MONTICELLO LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY 1/2 mile from Wacissa River needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this Reports Developer; See MEETING Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. proceeding should contact the County Clerk at (850) 342-0287 prior to www.nfc.edu for details. 11/20 the date of the hearing. 11/11, 11/18, 11/20, 11/25 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR DATED this 17th day of December 2020. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE IN B-2 ZONING DISTRICT CAREGIVER/HOUSE T IS NOT I HAPPY By Order of: KEEPER URGENTLY The Monticello Local Planning Agency will meet on Monday, NEEDED PEOPLE WHO ARE Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners November 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

This is a live-out position JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/16 This meeting is scheduled as an in-person-only meeting due to the work,from Tuesday to Friday. thankful expiration on November 1, 2020 of Governor’s Executive Orders 20- $750 weekly childcare and light T IS 69, 20-179 and 20-193 and 20-246 allowing local government virtual housekeeping Must be able to I THANKFUL meetings. interact with children Speak PEOPLE WHO ARE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL English, and non smoker. Due to limited space available for social distancing in the City Hall MUST HAVE REFERENCES Meeting Chambers, the meeting is scheduled to take place at the AND BE RESPONSIBLE. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Jefferson County Courthouse Annex located at 435 W. Palmer Mill If interested you can reach happy Rd., Monticello, Florida 32344. Participants and attendees will be Miss Grace at RFP# 20201218 - 01 General Contractor required to wear face masks per City Resolution 2020-08 and [email protected] maintain social distancing at all times while entering and in the 11/20 - 12/18 for County Concession Stand building. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified General Contractor to construct a Concession Stand at the During the meeting, a public hearing will be conducted on the THANKSGIVING HOURS: County Recreational Park. To request a complete copy of the RFP following: please contact County Coordinator, Parrish Barwick at 1484 S. We are closed Thursday, Nov. 26th Jefferson St. Monticello, FL 32344; via e-mail at Application for Special Exception Use: and Friday, Nov. 27th! [email protected]; or Planning Official, Shannon Metty Residential Use in B-2, Business Highway Zoning - via e-mail at [email protected]. Proposals are due no later 825 E. Dogwood Street To publish a legal, classified or than 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday December 18th, 2020. 11/20, 11/27, 12/04 Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, short-notice continuation, job, email Deidre Myers at cancellation or rescheduling of the meeting date or location may be necessary. [email protected] TAX DEEDS Meeting material will be available on the city website at or call (850) 997-3568. www.cityofmonticello.us or by contacting City Clerk Emily Anderson NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED at 850-342-0292 or by e-mail at [email protected]. DEADLINES! 11/20

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that G M MITCHELL T/EE UTA, the Monday at 3 p.m. for holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax NOTICE OF MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday’s Monticello News Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows: The Monticello City Council Budget Committee will meet on Tuesday at 3 p.m. for December 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. File Number: 20-000015-TD The meeting will take place at Monticello City Hall, 245 S. Mulberry Friday’s Jefferson County Journal Street. Two or more City Council members are expected to be present Certificate Number: 733 Year of Issuance: 2016 at this meeting.

For this indoor gathering, all meeting participants and attendees will be Description of Property: 01-3N-5E-0000-0350-0000 required to wear face masks and comply with social distancing at all 4 Acres – W ½ of W ½ of G.S. Lot 169 times (City Resolution 2020-08). Due to the continuing COVID19 ORB 12 PG 286 & ORB 333 PG 297 pandemic, the meeting may be cancelled or continued on short-notice.

Site Address: GROOVER RD For further information or assistance, contact City Clerk Emily Anderson at 850-342-0292 or at [email protected]. 11/20 Name in which assessed: Caesar Russell, et al

MISC. NOTICE All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property when sold may be subject to the current year taxes. FLORIDA RESILIENCY AND ENERGY DISTRICT Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS Jefferson County Courthouse, North Steps on December 18, 2020 at 11:00 am. The Florida Resiliency and Energy District (the "District" or "FRED") hereby provides notice, pursuant to Section 197.3632(3)(a), Kirk Reams Florida Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting Clerk of the Circuit Court non-ad valorem special assessments to be levied by it over a number of Jefferson County, FL years to fund the cost of qualifying renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation and wind resistance improvements (collectively, "Qualifying Improvements") for those property owners who wish to BY: ______undertake such improvements within the unincorporated areas of Sherry Sears Alachua, Baker, Jefferson, and Marion County, Florida; and the Deputy Clerk jurisdictional boundaries of the cities of Haines City, Lady Lake, Lake 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27 Wales, Leesburg, Mount Dora and Ocala, Florida as authorized by Sections 163.08 and 197.3632, Florida Statutes, which will allow such Monticello News assessments to be collected annually, commencing in November 2021, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED in the same manner as provided for ad valorem taxes. The non-ad valorem special assessments to be levied by the & District are voluntary and only imposed with the written consent of a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that G M MITCHELL T/EE UTA, the property owner wishing to finance Qualifying Improvements. The holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax governing board of the District will consider the adoption of a Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting such Jefferson Countyu y Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the assessments authorized by Sections 163.08 and 197.3632, Florida Name in which it is assessed as follows: Statutes, at a public hearing to be held via Tele-Conference on December 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter File Number: 20-000016-TD may be heard. nalJour Certificate Number: 735 Year of Issuance: 2016 INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE USING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. TELEPHONE CONFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS: All Access (Newspapers, E-pub, Ads)...... $90$90 Description of Property: 01-3N-5E-0000-0352-0000 Dial-In Number: 1-646-741-5293, then use Meeting ID: 111 1995 4 Acres – W ½ of W ½ of G.S. Lot 169 9026. ORB 273 PG 73 Basic Plus (Newspapers, E-pub)...... $70 Such resolution will state the need for the levy by the District and Site Address: GROOVER RD will contain a legal description of the jurisdictional boundaries of the Basic (Newspaper)....$60 District. Copies of the proposed form of resolution may be obtained from the Florida Resiliency and Energy District at 407-712-6352. All E-Pub Subscription (online only)....$35 Name in which assessed: Caesar Russell, et al interested persons are invited to attend. In the event any person decides to appeal any decision by the governing board of the District with respect to any matter relating to the All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. consideration of the resolution at the above-referenced public hearing, a Please fill out and mail this back with a check or This property when sold may be subject to the current year taxes. record of the proceeding may be needed and in such an event, such money order made out to: person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the public hearing Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence on which Monticello News • P.O. Box 428 • Monticello, FLL 32345 described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Jefferson County Courthouse, North Steps on December 18, 2020 at Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an OR 11:00 am. interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Florida Call (850) 997-3568 with your Credit Card Resiliency and Energy District at 407-712-6352 prior to the date of the Kirk Rea ms hearing. Clerk of the Circuit Court 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04 Jefferson County, FL Name: NewspaperNewspaper bundlesbundles BY: ______Address: Sherry Sears 50-100 papeers each Deputy Clerk 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27 $2.00 Purchase at 0 ECB Publishing, Inc.c. Email (For E-Pub): 180 W. Washington St.

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