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On Monday, July 27, at around 1 p.m., an individual walked up to the station of the Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) and requested emergency attention for a gunshot wound. The JCFR EMTs provided care and requested officers from local law enforcement to come provide additional assistance, and so deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) and Monticello Police Department (MPD) responded. COVID-19 outbreak at prison After the patient had been transported to a nearby hospital to receive further treatment, an Lazaro Aleman officer for the Florida Department of Health in investigator with the JCSO followed to get more ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County (FDOH-Jefferson) said 30 of information from the victim regarding the shooting the 35 new cases reported on Thursday, July 23, that had occurred. Jefferson County registered a record-breaking were linked to JCI. According to the webpage of the Florida Meanwhile, officers, deputies and 35 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a single day Department of Corrections (FDOC), JCI had investigators from the MPD and JCSO began to last week, the overwhelmingly majority of the tested 145 inmates as of Monday, July 27, of speak to potential witnesses in the nearby new cases came from the Jefferson Correctional which 101 tested negative, 37 tested positive and neighborhood in the attempt to gather more Institution (JCI). seven tests were awaiting their results. See SHOOTING page 3 Pam Gilleland-Beck, public information See OUTBREAK page 3 Tropical storm may impact area Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc.
North Florida and the Big Bend area could be in for some tropical storm weather, if not an actual tropical storm, by late this weekend or early next week. Much uncertainty existed earlier this week as to the eventual track and intensity of what is now Tropical Storm Isaias, although it was still being called Tropical Cyclone Nine (TC-9) as of Wednesday evening, July 29. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Tropical Storm Isaias was expected to pass south of Puerto Rico on Wednesday night. It was then moving west northwest at 18 mph, with a reduction in its forward speed expected over the next 24 hours. On its previously projected track, the NHC model showed the system passing near or over eastern Cuba by Friday, and approaching the southern tip of Florida by Friday night. The projected warning cone put it over the west coast of Florida by Sunday and near North Florida on Monday morning. That path changed, however, when Tropical Storm Isaias began tracking east as of 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, running up America's east coast; Jefferson and Madison County sit just west of the forecasted cone with portions of Hamilton and Suwannee County within the forecasted cone. Other models, however, showed a possible rapid Map Courtesy of NOAA/National Weather Service See STORM page 3 Health Department increasing Early voting contact tracers to cope with surge starts Monday Lazaro Aleman people who have or may have the disease from Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. those who do not. ECB Publishing, Inc. Per the CDC: Prompt identification, voluntary Due to the rapidly increasing number of quarantine and monitoring of COVID-19 contacts The Jefferson County Elections Office is COVID-19 cases in Jefferson and Madison can effectively break the chain of disease reminding registered voters that early voting begins counties, the Jefferson and Madison transmission and prevent the further on Monday, Aug. 3, and runs through Saturday, County Health Departments are looking spread of the virus in a community. Aug. 15 at the elections office. to expand the number of contact Jefferson and Madison counties And don't forget that the elections office has tracers that they share to better keep currently share eight contact tracers, moved from its former location on 380 W. tabs on the growing number of according to Pam Gilleland-Beck, Dogwood St., to 1175 W. Washington St. infected persons. public information officer for the Early voting will be available from 8:30 a.m. to Contact tracing, per the CDC, Florida Department of Health in 4:30 p.m. during the entire 13-day period, including involves working with symptomatic and Jefferson and Madison counties. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 and 9, and Saturday, asymptomatic patients who have been “We have been supplementing health Aug. 15. diagnosed with the disease to identify and provide department employees with contracted staff as Supervisor of Elections Marty Bishop asks that support to anyone who may have been infected needed,” Gilleland-Beck emailed on Monday, July members of the public wear masks when visiting through contact with the patient. 20. “We will be advertising for more temporary the office to ensure for safety during the The CDC identifies contact tracing as a core OPS staff soon. Contact tracers on average can coronavirus pandemic. disease control measure that helps prevent the daily contact around five people who have been Eight local candidates are listed on the further transmission of the disease by separating See TRACERS page 3 See VOTING page 3
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2 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 Viewpoints and Opinions Reporter's Corner: All good things someday come to an end “How lucky am I to have understand why so many people enter Jefferson know I am going to miss the sound of the something that makes saying County and never want to leave again – I know the courthouse clock tolling either five minutes late or goodbye so hard.” problems of the county better than most, and it is 30 minutes early. I'm going to miss the walk to a - A.A. Milne still one of the places that, I believe, has the kindest, local eatery, where it seems the entire town has also (Winnie the Pooh) most compassionate people of anywhere else I've gathered for lunch. I probably won't miss the ever been. backed-up-roundabout, but I'll miss the “oh, here I can remember exactly From the courthouse to local family farms, I we go again” humor it always causes us at the news where I was when I got the have been welcomed into Jefferson County in a way office. I'll miss the Tiger games, the Warrior games Ashley Hunter text from Emerald Greene I (an “outsider”) never expected to be, and I have and the kids on the teams. I'll miss the people. Columnist Parsons, asking if I would be enjoyed my time writing for this hometown I am heading onwards to something new and interested in working in newspaper. Every grand opening of a business, big – I'm expanding who I am in my role as a news Jefferson County as a reporter. I had previously every festival, every hometown game win...I've writer and storyteller. When I step away from my worked for her at the Madison (Greene Publishing) gotten to be a part of the things that make Jefferson role as a small-town reporter for Monticello at the office, but had to leave due to family matters that County special. For that, I thank everyone. end of this upcoming week, it will be a bittersweet involved moving out of Madison. I was walking But now, it’s time for a new adventure – and not move. As thrilled as I am to launch into a new down an aisle in Target when my phone buzzed in one I embark on lightly or without a level of adventure, I will also greatly miss everyone in my back pocket. I had to read it twice. Another bittersweet sadness. Monticello who has made my time here wonderful. chance at returning to writing news and telling the Friday, Aug. 7 will be my last day at the I'll most certainly be back – I like shopping stories of a community? I asked for a chance to Monticello News office before I launch into downtown, attending festivals and being around the think it over, but in reality, it required very little something new as I fill the position of editor at a folks here too much to be away forever. But my 'thinking over.' Two weeks later, I was here – in newspaper over in Gadsden County. I am BEYOND name won't be listed on stories in the newspaper Monticello – settling back into the familiar routine, excited for this exhilarating opportunity to further and my little red car won't be spotted in the and now I have been a member of the team at ECB develop my role in the newsroom and media world Monticello News parking lot as frequently. Publishing for a little over two years. – I'm excited for the fresh responsibility that I will You all have been INCREDIBLY marvelous to During that time, I've gotten the chance to meet get to undertake in this role. this outsider-of-a-reporter, and she thanks you for SO MANY incredible people. While I haven't lived But with that thrilled excitement comes plenty that. Wherever I end up, Monticello and the ECB in Monticello throughout my time here, in many of sadness – I will miss Monticello and its people. Publishing family will always have a special place ways Monticello has become like a second home to Being able to be a part of the life in this county and in my heart....after all, good friends never say really me. Everyone here is fantastic and I thoroughly its residents has been so incredibly special and I goodbye, they only say ‘see you soon.’ Letters to the Editor 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. The meaning of Confederate Memorials
Confederate memorials may have unintended who answered the call to arms. It was commonly also those representing Christopher Columbus, U.S. meaning to some while others feel deeply attached perceived that their homes were being threatened by Grant, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment of to them. an invading army. The Murphy family owned no Black Union Soldiers, Francis Key Scott, The They remind me of my grandmother. A gracious slaves, as did neither of the vast majority of Honorable Frederick Douglas, George Washington and loving Christian woman born in a small town in Confederate soldiers. They felt duty calling to and other legendary Americans. It has even been Arkansas, whose social activities were limited to defend their homeland, not an ideology. suggested that the names “Jefferson” and The Methodist Church and The Masonic Order of As to slavery, General Lee said it best in a letter “Monticello” are blasphemous and should be the Eastern Star. After moving to Georgia along he wrote shortly before the war. In his letter, Lee deleted from the public. Lately, religious facilities with my grandfather at a ripe age, they raised my declared, “In this enlightened age, there are few I and statues have been attacked. Such acts of sister, my brother and I and preached southern believe, but what will not acknowledge, that slavery disrespect and rebellion are a front to our freedom virtues to us. as an institution, is a moral and political evil in any and the stability of our republic. “Practice the Golden Rule with all people. country.” It will be wise to heed General Lee's advice and Kindness and gentility are good manners which are My grandmother did not believe in slavery and Unite America in Purpose and Courage, not against nothing more than a series of petty sacrifices and a reminded us of the perils of war. She said that her each other, traditions and history – but against an sign of a good upbringing. Be proud of your father survived the longest siege in American old foe that is among us with a mission to replace southern heritage and mind your manners.” warfare while defending Port Hudson, La. (48 days) our form of constitutional government. Robert E. Lee was the example of how boys and witnessed many unspeakable deeds, including Become familiar with the Karl Marx Manifest should conduct themselves to become men; respect, Union soldiers removing pews from churches to for creating revolution and one will recognize the honor and humility. Lee finished second in his class make them into coffins for their dead while foundation of this activity. The promotion of racial as the only cadet ever to graduate from West Point Confederates were buried in corker sacks. She disharmony, dismissal of law enforcement and the without receiving a demerit. He was a devout admonished us to recognize all memorials and removal or defacing of memorials and monuments Christian with moral standards firmly based in the monuments as solemn reminders of the tragedy of to America's culture are described in their play Holy Bible. For more than 150 years, his name war and the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers book. For this and reason stated, I am opposed to inspired favorable commentary from many and their families. the removal of the marble memorial monument on prominent national and international leaders. By sharing this personal story, I seek no gain the north side of the courthouse lawn in Monticello President John F. Kennedy once said, “I recognize and hopefully establish no offense. Perhaps it will and respectfully request the responsible Jefferson that the South is still the land of Washington, who serve to help others understand how southerners can County officials allow it to stand in its current place made our Nation, of Jefferson, who shaped its have malice toward none and still develop deep of honor. direction, and of Robert E. Lee, who, after gallant emotions about monuments that address our Our country's motto is still “In God We Trust.” failure, urged those who had followed him in heritage. Time can bring new meaning to what If we seek Him in earnest prayer for the bravery to reunite America in purpose and happened so long ago, but does not change history preservation of our republic and prove ourselves courage.” or the pride of being a southerner. worthy of His grace, He will empower us against My grandmother's father, F.E. Murphy, served Today it appears a bounty is out on all this evil. If we leave Him out and ignore this threat in the Confederate Army during the Vicksburg monuments and memorials that reflect the for what it is, then we risk losing our country. Campaign, Company F., Jones Battalion Arkansas development of America's culture and our history. Infantry, along with four of his brothers. Like most National news has reported the removal and/or Respectfully submitted, soldiers throughout the south, they were farmers destruction of not just Confederate monuments, but Gary Wright
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SHOOTING OUTBREAK coronavirus infection. These inmates are checked from page 1 from page 1 twice daily by the medical staff for signs of fever or other symptoms. If they show no symptoms, they information over what had occurred. In terms of the JCI staff, the figures show that 32 of these individuals have also tested positive for are placed in medical isolation and a COVID-19 After making contact with a potential witness, the illness. test is administered. Otherwise, they are released the investigators were directed to an area on First JCI has had no inmate or staff deaths from the into the general population. Street, where they began to speak with residents of novel coronavirus thus far, but inmates deaths have Inmates in medical isolation are either the area. These residents revealed that there had occurred in other prisons around the state. suspected of, or show symptoms of the illness. In recently been a verbal and physical altercation As of Sunday, JCI also had zero inmate in either case, they are separated from the general between some subjects on First Street and that a security quarantine, 239 in medical quarantine and population to prevent the transmission of the firearm had been discharged during the altercation. one in medical isolation. disease and tested for the presence of the virus. According to witnesses and resident reports, Inmates are put in security quarantine as a All told as of Mondy, the FDOC had tested the subject with a firearm had fled the scene precautionary measure when they first arrive at the 43,272 inmates across the state, of which 32,381 before the arrival of law enforcement. facility, as they may be asymptomatic. Inmates in inmates had tested negative, 6,217 had tested Investigators collected evidence from the area. security quarantine are monitored by the medical positive and 4,674 were awaiting their results. In Currently, this is an active investigation and staff to ensure that they show no symptoms of the terms of the staff, 1,417 employees had tested the Monticello Police Department is asking illness. At the conclusion of the quarantine period, positive across the state as of Sunday. anyone with further information to step forward if they are symptom free, they are moved into the Statewide, there were 1,797 in security and say something. Reports can be made by general population. quarantine, 16,760 in medical quarantine, and 411in contacting the MPD at (850) 342-0150 or by Inmates in medical quarantine are those who medical isolation. calling Big Bend Crime Stoppers at (850) 574- may have had close contact with a person who has All told, according to the FDOH, 46 inmates
TIPS (8477). tested positive or has exhibited symptoms of the have died so far from COVID-19 across the state.
and thunderstorms throughout the weekend and hurricanes, defined as bearing winds of 74 mph or STORM into early next week, beginning on Friday. greater. from page 1 The average number of named storms for the And of the six to 10, three to six could strengthening of the storm that could steer it Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1 become major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph northward earlier and up Florida’s center or east and runs through November 30, is 12, with six of or higher. coast. The reason for the uncertainty of the these storms becoming hurricanes. This season, Already, the season has seen six tropical forecast is that the system was still weak and not however, is forecast to be above average, with the storms: Arthur and Bertha, both of which formed well defined as of midweek. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ahead of the official start of the season, and Even so, the early forecast for North Florida (NOAA) and other forecasters predicting up to 19 Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, Fay and Gonzalo, plus and the Big Bend areas called for heavy showers named storms, and six to 10 of them becoming Hurricane Hanna, which hit Texas last weekend.
comply, she said. as a whole, however. It is national in scope and all TRACERS “We do investigate reports of non-compliance,” pervasive, according to news stories from around from page 1 Gilleland-Beck said. “And the health department the country. newly identified as positive for COVID-19. The administrator can and has issued a stay-at-home Even so, the local health department has set a department is prepared to meet any current and order as a last resort.” mission goal to test two percent of the county's future demand.” As far as identifying the possible hotspots in population monthly. Ideally, according to the CDC, contact tracing this county, Gilleland-Beck said she couldn't share The purpose of the testing, Gilleland-Beck said, should be done swiftly and thoroughly to ensure the the specifics. But what she could say was that the is twofold. One is to track and intervene in the arrest of the disease's spread, given that COVID-19 disease was relatively widespread in the county. disease's spread as much as possible, she said. And is contagious before symptoms even appear. “In Jefferson County, the number of cases is the other is to to gauge the rate and breadth of the As for individuals who have tested positive for more prominent in the more densely populated spread in the community. COVID-19 – of which there were 177 in Jefferson areas,” she said. “Jefferson County is surrounded She noted that the department will be County and 553 in Madison County as of Monday, by areas with higher case counts, which results in conducting tests at the Jefferson County clinic on July 27 – Gilleland-Beck said the disease was now community spread.” West Washington Street on Wednesday, July 29, more prevalent among a younger age demographic. She named as examples neighboring Leon and from 8 to 10 a.m. And it conducts testing in “The median age is decreasing,” she said. “The Madison counties and Thomas County in Georgia, Madison at the community college every Friday, majority of cases are getting younger. That's all of which have higher concentrations of COVID- from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. To date, the department has reflected in the median age.” 19 cases. tested 2,093 persons in Jefferson County and 4,668 According to the latest statistics from the “We are surrounded by hotspots and people in Madison County. Florida Department of Health (FDOH), the median going to these other counties are bringing back the At present, the dominant ways that healthcare age is now 40 statewide, 47 in Jefferson County disease,” Gilleland-Beck said. systems test citizens for COVID-19 are by and 40 in Madison County. The age distribution of She said that typically two types of people polymerise chain reaction (PCR) and antibody cases also shows that the 25 to 34 age bracket leads come to the department for testing. One set, she (serologic), neither of which tests are perfect, in the number of daily new cases, closely followed said, consisted of people who knew that they had health experts say. by those 35 to 44 yeas of age, then 45 to 54, and 15 been exposed to the coronavirus or had symptoms. The PCR, the most commonly used, detects the to 24. The other, she said, consisted of people who had no virus' genetic information, or RNA, which shows “It's alarming,” Gilleland-Beck said of the daily reason to suspect that they had contracted the only if the tested person is actively infected. surge in cases. “And this is still only the first phase. disease but wanted to make certain. PCR tests, say the health experts, detect the We're in for the long haul.” Individuals who tended to dismiss the presence of antigens, not the presence of the body's She offered that the majority of people who seriousness of the disease weren't people who immune response, or antibodies. By detecting the contract the disease will likely weather it without typically came to the department or sought testing, viral RNA – which precedes the formation of severe complications or the need of hospitalization. she said. antibodies and the appearance of symptoms – PRC But for those who are older or suffer from chronic The problem with the testing, Gilleland-Beck tests serve as early identifiers of the disease. Which or underlying conditions, the disease can prove acknowledged, is that it can take between seven allows health officials to get a clearer picture of the serious or even fatal, she said. and 10 days for the result to come back, during disease's spread and break the transmission chain. As of the latest numbers, Jefferson County has which time the tested person is in limbo. Serology tests, unlike PCRs, detect antibodies, recorded five deaths and 21 hospitalizations, and Quarantining, moreover, is voluntary at this point. as only minute amounts of the coronavirus circulate Madison County's numbers six deaths and 24 Meaning that by the time the result returns, it in the bloodstream compared to the respiratory hospitalizations. may no longer be valid or relevant. Moreover, if the tract. Persons who are diagnosed with COVID-19 are result is positive and the person didn't voluntarily Antibody tests, say the health experts, can play instructed to self quarantine for 14 days, and most isolate during the waiting period, he or she may a vital role in determining any COVID-19 people do, Gilleland-Beck said. Especially as health have infected others in the interim. And if the result immunity that develops among the population, department staff check on infected persons to is negative, the person may have since contracted known as herd immunity. Knowing what proportion assess their symptoms and ensure that they are the disease. of a population is theoretically immune to the virus complying with the quarantining. But there have The problem with the testing is not limited to allows the lifting of the social distancing been instances where individuals have refused to Jefferson and Madison counties or even to Florida restrictions on movement, the experts say.
VOTING from page 1 primary ballot, of which four are running for School Superintendent, two are running for County Commissioner, District 3, and two are running for School Board, District 4. The choices for School Superintendent on the Republican side are Al Cooksey and Eydie Tricquet; and on the Democratic side, they are Glover Jones and LaClarence Mays. The two winners here then face incumbent Marianne Arbulu in November. Arbulu is a no party affiliation (NPA) candidate. For the County Commission, District 3 seat, the two Democratic candidates are C.P. Miller and Ben Ransom, Jr. The winner of this contest then faces Republican incumbent J.T. Surles in November. Finally, there is the nonpartisan contest between incumbent Bill Brumfield and challenger Karen Purser for the School Board, District 4, seat. The outcome of this contest is final. 4 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 Food giveaways today ReaderReader Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. SnapshotSnapshot
Christ Episcopal Church will hold its monthly food Courthouse Sunrise distribution event at 425 N. Cherry St. in Monticello, beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 31. Participants are asked to stay in your vehicle, a line-up of vehicles will progress through the event and volunteers will place food packages in your vehicles. Contact Susan Craig at (850) 841-0842 for more information. Also on Friday, beginning at 4 p.m., New Bethel AME Church will be the location of another food distribution. Second Harvest trucks will be stationed at the church’s location on 6496 Ashville Hwy. Offering fresh food items for those needing assistance. Again, those participating are asked to stay in your vehicle. A line- up of vehicles will progress through the event and volunteers will place food packages in your vehicles. Contact Nellie Randell at (850) 997-5605 or Jackie Harvey at (850) 997- 8410 to volunteer or for more information about this event.
Photo Courtesy of Gloria Franklin For many Jefferson County locals, the sight of the local courthouse is a beautiful and awe-inspiring one. Gloria Franklin, one of Monticello's resident locals, caught this sight on camera during the early morning of Tuesday, July 28. The beautiful sight of the courthouse depicted against a bright pink and blue sunrise is enough to make early weekday mornings a little cheerier.
Jerry Wright Jerry Wright, of Monticello, Fla., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Jerry was born on Dec. 8, 1939 in Ellenboro, N.C. to the late Corace (C.C.) and Sarah Avice Wright. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and attended Florida State University. Jerry served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy and then began a career with CSX Railroad. He remained with CSX until his retirement. Jerry was a kind, generous and gentle soul who leaves behind his nieces and nephews as well as many lifelong friends, who will continue to cherish his memory. Jerry Your Attorrney was very loved and will be greatly missed. Sarah Jane Ransom Byford Sarah Jane Ransom Byford, aka “Mama INTHE T COURTROOOM Sarah,” was born on Sept. 1, 1952 in Monticello, Fla. She was the daughter of the late Ben and Youour Allly Henrietta Ransom. Sarah gave her life to Christ at an early age, and became a member of the Sweetfield Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a faithful mother of the church. in thee neighborhhood She attended Howard Academy, graduating with the Class of 1970, and later received a collegiate education at Florida A&M University, YrYour AdAAdvoocatet graduating with the Class of 1978 Summa Cum Laude. Sarah started her career as a Special Education teacher shortly after graduating college. for justice In October of 1981, Sarah was united in holy matrimony to George Byford, Sr., and to their union two sons were born, George Jr. and Alkota Byford. , She worked and retired as a Special Ed teacher from ARC. She later became an entrepreneur, residing over the Byford's Group Home, CRSS where she provided services for the mentally or physically disabled adults throughout the surrounding counties for many years. She will be missed dearly for her loving kindness, nurturing spirit, words of wisdom and her lovely hymnals. Sarah leaves to cherish her memory two sons, George and Alkota Byford, four sisters, five brothers and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Her oldest brother preceded her in death. A public viewing will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 31. Those who wish to attend and pay their respects are asked to please continue to adhere to the CDC safety guidelines by wearing a face mask, practicing social distancing during the viewing and respecting capacity limits. Hagan Funeral Service, located at 175 N. Railroad St., in Monticello is in charge of the arrangements. Contact the funeral home at (850) 997- 1300 for more information. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 • 5 Community News
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Gene Hall economies. We need stability as we acknowledge that possess? Let us consider what confronts today’s Contributor America is just a microcosm of these global tensions. children…our future leaders of tomorrow. A Who can we depend upon to ensure our kids, philosopher once said: our solidarity is our strength Joel 2 foretold a time when God would pour out grandkids and other generations prosper in their and the fight for what is just and reasonable is a his Spirit on all flesh: ‘Your sons and daughters will chosen vocations? Again, I predict that our country marathon and not a sprint. Ratified on August 18, prophesy.’ will have to lean upon the wherewithal of our 1920, the 19th amendment guarantees all American Upon arriving in Philippi, Apostle Paul found no women. Not convinced yet? Well, just take a look at women the right to vote. Achieving this milestone synagogue, but he did find women praying at the these Fortune 500 companies being led by ladies. took over 100 years. river. One of them, Lydia, offered hospitality to Paul Among them are: Mary Barra (General Motors), Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune so eloquently said, and Silas (Acts 16: 14-15). Even more astounding, Carol Tome (United Parcel Service), Corie Barry “Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a Mary Magdalene was the first to see the risen Lord (Best Buy), Phebe Novakovic (General Dynamics), diamond in the rough.” In order to overcome many (John 20:14). According to scripture that I read Tricia Griffith (Progressive Corp.), Lynn Good of the socio-economic cataclysms facing our world recently, she was the first person Jesus sent with the (Duke Energy), Vicki Hollub (Occidental Petroleum) today, I believe we must inculcate the love and message of hope. Lord knows we still need our and Beth Ford (Land O’Lakes, Inc.) nurturing mother wit of our women. women to spread messages of hope throughout Where’s the Christian compassion so many of us Gene Hall is youth minister at the Providence America and the rest of the world. subscribe to, that our women leaders so clearly Missionary Baptist Church. He may be reached for Amid the national tumult over COVID-19, racial unrest and economic recessions are high-level calls for us to have honest on-going efforts to bring about social, economic and political equality, not just to Big Bend Hospice enhances placate our citizenry. We must concentrate on what unites us…our commonalities, and not so much what divides us…our differences. Although we have had Diversity and Inclusion Program and will always have dynamic men to lead our nation and its institutions, I believe now is a good time for Big Bend Hospice educational component that could be utilized for the more women to step forward, enlighten and lead our Contributor purpose of dialogue and awareness with staff. international society into a place of peace and Dr. Marshall was part of the team who establish the prosperity. Scientists from a myriad of professional Dr. Lenny Marshall has been named Big Bend Gadsden County Spiritual Leadership Council in 2016. disciplines support my belief that if we can eradicate Hospice’s (BBH) Director of Diversity and Inclusion. The mission of this council is to find avenues and the ignorance, we can eradicate future generations of Dr. Marshall joined BBH in 2008 and has served as the opportunities to provide hospice education to minorities racism, bigotry and poverty. Manager of Spiritual Care Services since 2016. in faith-based organizations, including churches. A May 8, 2020 op/ed in Company Culture As BBH Director of In November 2019, magazine by Jessica Grounds and Kristin Haffert Diversity and Inclusion, Big Bend Hospice portend that having more women in leadership Dr. Marshall will completed their positions does make a difference in improving oversee the development accreditation for the outcomes – meaning, we all might be better off and implementation of National Institute for during this pandemic. The authors go on to say programs and services Jewish Hospice Services. “beginning with leadership style, we start to see that promote diversity The achievement helps differences. For example, women tend to exhibit a within the organization. guide staff to serve collaborative and democratic style; men more often He will create new Jewish patients in a use a command and control approach”. Which style initiatives that will culturally sensitive way do we need to transform our fears during times of effectively increase providing greater COVID-19, racial unrest and economic stagnation? I diversity in those patient/family believe it may be the right time for women to step up receiving hospice care. satisfaction. and do as researcher Alice Eagly calls the He will also enhance the Equal justice, androgynous leadership style known as internal training and diversity, and inclusion transformational leadership. Transformational leaders assist employees to have always been a act as inspirational role models, foster good human embrace and understand driving force for Dr. relationships, invest in their teams, develop the skills the different perspectives Marshall. He has served of followers and motivate others to reach beyond the minority groups face and continues to serve on scope of their job descriptions. when dealing with an various community Without question, I see the current social ills advanced illness. This Dr. Lenny Marshall boards and has affecting our nation and the rest of the world as group includes, but is not educational credits in the platforms that enable new insights on how our limited to African American, Hispanic, Asian, Jewish area of mediation, communication, cultural leaders handle the biggest modern crises of our time. and LBGTQ. competency and consensus building. What evidence is there that women can lead this Dr. Marshall is a Gulf War Veteran and through an “During this time in my career of ongoing charge? Well, let’s take a look at capable women ROTC scholarship received a degree in Social Work change and excitement, I am humbly grateful to Big leaders who were the catapults of change during from dual work at Florida State University and Florida Bend Hospice for the opportunity to further expand times past. Among female heroes who inspire me and A & M University. He obtained a Masters of Divinity my role in the area of proactive equality and (if they are willing to admit) many other men are: from The Interdenominational Theological Seminary in inclusion,” says Marshall. “I look forward to Anne Frank, Sojourner Truth, Mahala Yousafzai, Atlanta, Ga. and later pursued a doctorate degree in continuing the legacy of Big Bend Hospice in being Viola Liuzzo, Harriett Tubman, Fannie Lou Hamer, Family and Marriage Therapy from Amridge a champion of peace, fairness and love for all of Eleanor Roosevelt, Grace Hopper, Alice Walton, University in Montgomery, Ala. humanity.” Melinda Gates, Naomi Parker, Betty Friedman, “I am proud of the exemplary job Dr. Marshall has Indira Gandhi, Portia Miller, Benazir Bhutto, Judge done over the years keeping diversity and inclusion in About Big Bend Hospice, Inc.: Sandra Day O’Conner, Cathy Hughes, Elizabeth the forefront of our working environment,” said Bill Big Bend Hospice, your hometown hospice since Taylor, Madeline Albright, Dr. Mary Mcleod Wertman, BBH CEO. “He will now have the 1983, is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) hospice Bethune, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, opportunity to continue his work of engaging staff and provider serving Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Liberty, Dr. Katherine Johnson, Dr. Patricia Bath, Aretha community in this enhanced role.” Madison, Jefferson, Taylor and Wakulla Counties. Franklin, Celia Cruz, Junko Tabei, Miriam Makeba In the fall of 2015 BBH began a focused effort as The mission of Big Bend Hospice is to inspire hope and Meryl Streep. an organization to confront issues surrounding diversity, by positively impacting the way our community Epidemics such as COVID-19 and even racial race, inclusion and privilege. At that time, Dr. Marshall experiences serious illness or grief — one family at a unrest may occur on an intermittent basis. But what worked with other members of the Action Committee time. For more information, please visit the Big Bend seems to be more perennial are declines in our for Diversity and Inclusion (ACDI) to create an Hospice website bigbendhospice.org. 6 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 Community News Showing this weekend: Lone Star Ashley Hunter shows this Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1. ECB Publishing, Inc. Tickets for the show are $22 per person. The Saturday performance will be If you planned to see the Monticello Opera accompanied by a special beer tasting event – House's production of Lone Star, but haven't yet following the production, audience members who gotten out to see the play, this weekend is your last paid for their beer-tasting tickets will be able to chance before the show's schedule is concluded! sample several selections of local craft beer and The play takes place in the cluttered backyard learn about nearby breweries. Tickets for the beer of a small-town Texas bar, with a main cast of Roy tasting will be an additional $10 per person, and (a brawny, macho type Vietnam veteran who is includes beer. back in town and trying to reestablish his position This Friday and Saturday, the opera house's in the community), Ray (Roy's younger brother) lobby and bar will open at 7 p.m., with the show and Cletis (the son of the local hardware store beginning at 8 p.m. owner. Tickets for the show can be purchased by As Roy boasts his war-stories to his younger calling (850) 997-4242. Tickets will also be brother over a case of beer, the relationship available at the door, but due to a limited audience between the two brothers teeters on the edge as size, those who want to ensure their attendance painful truths come to the surface and all that Roy may want to purchase tickets in advance. holds most dear is threatened. Social distancing will be practiced at this Photo Courtesy of the Monticello Opera House Despite all, the high good humor of the play event. The opera house considers the health and The production run of Lone Star, the newest never lapses, and all ends as breezily and happily safety of its patrons, volunteers and staff a top production of the Monticello Opera House, will be as it began. Due to the adult-rated humor of the priority. For this event, the opera house will be coming to an end this weekend. Those who plan to play, the production is recommended for mature following a strict four-part plan of action including see the show will want to mark their calendars for audiences. social distancing, personal protection, sanitation Lone Star's Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1 The play will be holding its final weekend of and feedback. shows! Monticello Kiwanis are longtime Rocks with supporters of the Sesame Street Boy Scouts of America
Photo Courtesy of Suki Chambers Monticello Rocks can be found every day and ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, July 22, 2020 all over the downtown area. Representatives with the Boy Scouts of America Suwannee River Area Council gave an update on Debbie Snapp their agency to the Monticello Kiwanis on Wednesday afternoon. Pictured, from left to right, are: Kiwanian Phil Smith; Terry Whitaker, Scout Executive Director/CEO; and Senior District Executive David ECB Publishing, Inc. Mwamba. Debbie Snapp the Boy Scouts. Monticello rocked on Friday, July 24 with ECB Publishing, Inc. Scout Executive Director/CEO Terry Whitaker Sesame Street characters and friends. and Senior District Executive David Mwamba were Sidewalk cracks and crevices, tree branches and If you ask a member of the Monticello Kiwanis introduced by Kiwanian Phil Smith to give an flower bushes along the streets of downtown if they had ever been a Boy Scout or a member of update on the Boy Scouts of America. Monticello were dotted with brightly colored, hand any scouting group, 90 percent would proudly say Whitaker talked briefly about several national painted rocks of Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo, "YES!" issues and concerns, especially mentioning that the Oscar the Grouch, Ernie, Bert and a few other During the Wednesday, July 22 luncheon COVID-19 pandemic has really put a hurting on the decorated surprises. meeting of the Kiwanis, representatives with the organization. Did you find one? If you did, it was made Boy Scouts of America Suwannee River Area He shared a PowerPoint presentation about the especially for you by local resident and avid walker Council were invited to present the program. The history of scouting; how it began in 1907 in England Suki Chamber! local Kiwanis club has been a longtime supporter of and was brought to America in 1909. He shared the Mission of Boys Scouts, the Oath and the Law. He also mentioned that scouts who enter into military service receive an automatic promotion. According to the 2019 annual report of the Suwannee River Area Council, there were 1,718 youth who served in 81 units, with 1,887 Merit Badges earned by troop members. Kiwanis Club members and their guests meet at 12 p.m. every Wednesday at the Jefferson Country Club for a program and lunch. For more information, contact 997--8292 Membership Chair Gary Wright at (850) 933- 5567. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 • 7 Community News Two grand openings this weekend
Gun range and downtown boutique to celebrate ribbon cuttings
Photo Courtesy of Rust and Rose Photo Courtesy of Robinson Gunworks Rust and Rose, the newest downtown boutique, will be hosting a grand The indoor gun range has been a work-in-progress for Robinson Gun- opening event on Saturday, Aug. 1. works, and will be opening up its range to local firearm owners on Saturday, Aug. 1.
Photo Courtesy of Rust and Rose Photo Courtesy of Robinson Gunworks Home décor and accessories, children's clothing and delicious pantry Robinson Gunworks will be opening its indoor gun range this weekend goods will all be available at Rust and Rose, the newest shop and boutique and is inviting the Jefferson County community to come celebrate with them in downtown Monticello. The shop will be celebrating a grand opening this during the gunworks' grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on weekend, on Saturday, Aug. 1. Saturday, Aug. 1.
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc.
Two local businesses, one new and one expanding, will be celebrating grand openings and ribbon cutting ceremonies this weekend. Robinson Gunworks, located at 705 S. Water St., will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new gun range on Saturday, Aug. 1. The event will begin at noon with the ribbon cutting and last until 6 p.m. Learn more about the new range by attending! Robinson Gunworks will also be allowing local political candidates a moment to meet and mingle with Jefferson County voters during this grand CallC ll (850) 997997-3568 3568 too placeldh! your ad here! opening. On the same day, Rust and Rose, a new Locally ownedowned StiTSepptic T boutique, will be coming to downtown Monticello! and operated Taank&k & The Jefferson County community is invited to andd Clearing welcome this new business to the area by attending EGGISTER’S a grand opening of the shop that is calling itself I-STORAGE Commplete Septtic • Service & Repair “Monticello's Newest Little Southern Charm.” NI Loot Preparinng & Land Clearing The grand opening will begin on Sunday at 10 315 Waukeenah Hwy. a.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony to take place Thomas B. SScott, Srr. around 11:30 a.m. 1/4 Mile Off US 19 South 33 9 Alexander Rd., Lamont, FL. 32366 During the opening festivities, the shop will 8500- 556556 2210-2210 ph: 997-5536 cell: 933-3620 have several selections of its household goods and décor and accessories, children's clothing and delicious pantry goods for sale. The shop is located at 150 W. Washington St., in downtown Monticello, ~Billlyy Siimmons on the Courthouse Circle. * Septic TaTank Cont cartor * For more information about grand openings, New Installation • Repair • Pumping ribbon cutting ceremonies and other business Backhoe & Hauling services, contact the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce at (850) 997-5552. LAND CLEARING • DIG PONDS • FILL DIRT • DRIVE- WAY & C VERT ULINSTALLATTION • ROAD BUILDING 850-997-087- 7 850-509-1465 NewspaperNewspaper bundlesbundles FDOT CERTIFIED LICENSED AND INSURED 50-100 papeers each $2.00 Purchase at 0 (229) 54854888- 384 3841 ECB Publishing, Inc.c. Cole Bridges 180 W. Washington St. Monticello, Fla. Free Estimates Monticello, Fla. 32345 Serving N. Florida & S. Georgi CCall us forr all yourr fencing needs When the news getts old,ld, youyou save! 8 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Jefferson [email protected] OR (850) 997-3568 Journal thru July 31 Stay in your vehicle. A line-up The Friday performance will Jefferson Somerset will offer of vehicles will progress begin at 8 p.m. (lobby and bar free, hot, meals to-go every through the event and opens at 7 p.m.). weekday, Monday through volunteers will place food Friday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. packages in your vehicles. August 1 Fish & Game Parents and students picking up Contact Susan Craig at (850) Robinson Gunworks, 705 S. the meals should drive around 841-0842 for more information. Water St., will hold a grand the school to the cafeteria and opening and ribbon cutting for Feeding Chart knock on the door, or call July 31 its new gun range on Saturday. ahead to (850) 210-3116. The Monticello Opera House will The event will last all day school is located at 50 David present Lone Star, a humorous during the hours of noon to 6 How to use: the major and Rd. play that takes place in a small- p.m. Learn more about the new minor feeding times for each day town Texas bar. This range by attending! Robinson are listed below. The major July 31 performance, which will Gunworks will also be allowing feeding times are the best for the Christ Episcopal Church, 425 include a special beer sampling local political candidates a sportsman and last about two N. Cherry St., will hold its event on Saturday, will include moment to meet and mingle hours; the minor feeding times monthly food distribution event lots of laughs and adult humor. with Jefferson County voters can also have good success, but last only about one hour. beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday. Tickets for Lone Star are $22. during this grand opening. The week of The 1959 “911” Bell July 31- Aug. 7, 2020 Martin Thigpen noon. The entire Thigpen/Hendry crew was on the Major feed times are Contributor veranda taking our typical southern siesta marked by an asterisk (*) after a wonderful meal consisting of okra, The year was 1959 when I was six-years- butter beans, fresh ham, whipped Friday, Saturday, old and these events took place. The taters, sweet iced tea and of July 31 August 1 3:03AM recollection of time and setting is course watermelon. My 2:48AM *9:49AM essential because of two reasons. I grandmother, Emma, was *9:08AM 5:37PM 4:35PM collected coins and the United States somewhat famous (at least in *10:18PM *9:35PM Treasury had directed the mint to Shady Grove, Fla.) for her stop making wheat pennies and whipped new potatoes. All of the Sunday, Monday, start producing Lincoln memorial provisions were homegrown on August 2 August 3 coins. Don’t ask me what I did with the farm, alas the vittles and 3:30AM 4:18AM all those pennies. I suspect their Grandpa’s farm is another story all *10:03AM *11:01AM function was to purchase quite a lot of together. I decided as most kids did back 5:41PM 6:47PM Double Bubble chewing gum. My grandparents then to go outside and explore. This is *10:32PM ---- were all for this, seeing how the hobby kept my where the bell comes into play. I had curious mind occupied and the Double Bubble always been curious about the relic but Tuesday, Wednesday, gum prevented me from asking so many basically had not done anything except August 4 August 5 questions. The other and most important of the occasionally stare at it. Well for some 5:11AM 6:08AM two is the large cast iron bell on an eight foot unknown reason this afternoon was *11:30PM *12:28AM crosstie post in the back yard. different. I grabbed the bell rope and rang 7:48PM 8:43PM *11:59AM It was a steamy, hot summer day a little past that sucker with all the power my mighty 64 pounds *12:57PM could muster. My Grandfather, Eschol, was off the porch and Thursday, Friday, standing beside me in nothing flat! He gently August 6 August 7 picked me up as he often did and halted the claxon’s 7:09AM 8:09AM 1861-1865 *1:25AM *2:18AM MAJOR PICKENS BIRD cry. His tender voice obsesses me to this day as he 9:31PM 10:13PM whispered, “I should have told you this is not a *1:52PM *2:44PM CAMP #1327 toy.” It was then that he did something I have not seen since (except on a TV commercial). He was of Sons of Confederate Scottish decent, Clan MacNachtan, 12th Century VeVeterans Scotland, born in the Piney Woods of Taylor Defending Southern County, Fla., 1903. We had indoor plumbing, electricity and an old truck, but no telephone. He History Since 1896 placed me on the sandy dirt, cupped both hands to
“Do your duty in all things. YYoou should never do less.” his crusty cheeks and yodeled, a kind of sing song Robert E. Lee echo. The nearest neighbor was across a sog over three miles away. He paused a spell and did it again, we heard a slight reply after the third yodel. He Supports all local Citizens began to explain to me that the bell was for emergencies only, like a house on fire, and that if I Since 1896 did it again my pants would be on fire. We have come quite a long way from an iron bell to “911.” I Tidal Charts never rang that bell again. Steinhatchee, Fla. July 31 - Aug. 6 , 2020
High Date a.m . ft. p.m. ft . 31 1:01 3.24 11:32 4.36 1 1:54 3.38 12:27 4.49 2 2:35 3.48 1:16 4.57 3 3:11 3.53 2:01 4.6 4 3:42 3.57 2:43 4.56 5 4:10 3.6 3:23 4.46 6 4:36 3.63 4:02 4.31
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31 5:42 2.24 7:10 -0.07 1 6:41 2.13 7:58 -0.2 2 7:31 1.98 8:39 -0.23 3 8:15 1.82 9:15 -0.15 4 8:56 1.68 9:48 -0 5 9:35 1.56 10:19 0.19 6 10:13 1.45 10:47 0.42 JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 • 9 Food, Fun and Entertainment Adventures in Mikkletopia Young local actors write and perform original musical
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc.
Young actors of Monticello recently transported their audience from the realm we live in to the magical world of Mikkletopia in an original play that was performed last week, on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25. On that weekend, the young actors and dancers with the Monticello Acting & Dancing Company (MADco) presented The Adventures of Lucas The Human – a show that was written, arranged and choreographed by several locals. During the show, the audience met Lucas, who is the only human in the land of Mikkletopia. Lucas knows what it feels like to be different and he sets out on a quest with his new found friends, the Wizard, Stanley the Chicken and Fairy Princess Sparklebreath, in a mission to defeat the evil Gargon and his Gremlins. Throughout the play, the cast of characters learned that it's better to be yourself, not who you pretend to be. The script for this production was written by Jefferson County's Abigail Boyd and Benjamin ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, July 24, 2020 Britton, with Boyd also writing the original music The titular Lucas the Human, played by Benjamin Britton (center), sings of his desire to be accepted and lyrics for the production. Tod Barnard provided by the fairytale society he lives in, while surrounded by villagers of Mikkletopia. additional music and arrangements. The hip hop dances were choreographed by Naomi Lamarche and Black Stallings, with further music, stage and choreography direction being provided by Melanie Mays. Various art for the show was provided by Abi Benoit.
ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, July 24, 2020 Governor Big Boss, played by Abigail Boyd, breaks the bad news of the evil Gargon's return to the land of Mikkletopia.
ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, July 24, 2020 Lucas the Human (played by Benjamin Britton) and The Wizard (played in Sharon-Clare Finklea) show off their dance and rapping skills while Lucas attempts to enlist The Wizard's help in saving Mikkletopia.
The cast for this show included: Benjamin Britton as Lucas the Human; Larry Blake as Gargon; Abigail Boyd as Governor BigBoss; Sharon-Clare Finklea as Wizard; Ezri Britton as Stanley the Chicken; Mary Rose Schwier as Princess Felicia Sparklebreath; Jennifer Holliday as Trixie the Fairy; Caitlin Holiday as Dixie the Fairy; Maggie Boyd as Pam the Fairy; Norah Peters as Pixie the Fairy; Chrissy Lastinger and Finley Boyd as ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, July 24, 2020 The three fairies, played by Jennifer Holliday (left), Mary Rose Schwier guards; Lillie Schwier, (center) and Maggie boyd (right), sang and danced at the opening of the Desiree Young, Abigail recent MADco show, The Adventures of Lucas the Human. Boyd, Aubrey Raker and Dara Britton as gremlin dancers; and Ella Clemmons, Dara Britton, Naomi Lamarche, Aubrey ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, July 24, 2020 Raker, Chrissy Lastinger, After 100 years of slumber, the evil Gargon Blake Stallings, Finley (played by Lawrence Blake) returns to take Boyd and Norah Peters as control of Mikkletopia. villagers. In order to present the show and still follow COVID-19 health guidelines, The Adventures of Lucas The Human was produced outdoors. The audience for the show gathered on the grassy lawn on Pearl Street, behind the Rancho Grande restaurant. Everyone brought their own blankets or lawn chairs that they sat in while enjoying the show. All of the show's actors wore clear face shields during their performance, allowing them to protect their fellow actors during the show's close proximity, but also making sure the audience could see their faces. For 50 minutes, The Adventures of Lucas The Human was chock-full of music and fun for its all-age audience, with several moments drawing forth laughter as the talented young actors sang, danced and produced a lively and ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, July 24, 2020 entertaining show for their community. The Wizard (played by Sharon-Clare Finklea) and her loyal pet and best For more information about the MADco troupe and future performances, friend, Stanley the Chicken (played by Ezri Britton), are an inseparable pair visit monticelloactingdanceco.org. as they travel the land of Mikkletopia to stop the evil Gargon.
10 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 History Courthouse tree August 2, 1940 Dee Counts considered property. These human assets were far too A Jefferson County Businessmen’s Contributor valuable to capriciously hang them “each Thursday 80YEARS League has been formed. Officers are afternoon.” If a plantation owner felt a hanging ago Dave Winans, Felix Johnston, E.S. In Jefferson County prior to 1847 a small calaboose was punishment was necessary outside of the legal remedies 1940 Blair, Audrey Godwin, N.S. Curtis, Bill Bulloch and Louis Morris. used to incarcerate alleged criminals, white or black, available, it would not have been done in downtown Mrs. John Anderson, Jr. and sons, George and requiring trial or proper disposition of their sentence. Monticello. It would take place on the plantation. Bill, Grace Keen, Sarah Shuman, Boots Thomas, This was located in Monticello on the northeast corner In small southern towns in the early times merchants Morgan Anderson and others spent several days at of a block bordered by Pearl, High, Cherry and were open 12 to 14 hours on Saturday to accommodate Panacea Springs. Waukeenah Streets. the country folk who came to town then to do their shopping. The Thursday afternoon closing gave the August 4, 1950 merchants and their employees a break. It seems logical YEARS Bruce Lanier, Carroll Joyner, Tom 70 Wooten and Junior Wilford are at to consider that the custom of closing businesses ago1950 Forestry Camp at Camp O’Leno. became tangled with the lore of weekly hangings. Eddie (Stonewall) Jackson enlisted in the Marine 2. A slave auction was held on a regular basis Corps. here in Monticello.
July 29, 1960 Monticello was far too small to have had an Mrs. W.L. Hunter, Kathy and Bill established slave auction. Tallahassee would have been 60YEARS are visiting her parents in Portsmouth, Va. the closest slave trading activity. ago1960 Dr. Joe R. Hughes III and Mrs. 3. This tree was considered a “meeting” place. Hughes reported to Norfolk, Va. this week. Dr. It is apparently agreed by most individuals, Hughes has received a lieutenant’s commission in the whether pro or con the tree, that in early days this area navy. was a meeting place. It has been told that soldiers July 31, 1970 gathered here to bid their families good-bye before Mr. and Mrs. Sutton Wimberly and ! leaving for the battlefield. Why would folks continue 50YEARS family spent Sunday with relatives in to gather under or near an area that carried such a Cochran, Ga. stigma as multiple hangings? ago1970 Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Hodges returned last week from a week’s visit with her sister, Mrs. R.R. 4. Do we even know if this particular tree was in Holloway in Hollywood and a stay Jacksonville Beach. existence during pre-Civil War times? Mrs. Ina Eley has returned to her home in Atlanta There have been extensive past efforts to save this after a five week visit with her sister, Mrs. Ralph Jefferson County’s first official jail, a two-story tree because of its beauty enhancing the downtown Gardner. brick building, was built in 1847 on this same block. area. Is there some documentation to determine its age? Mrs. Pryor Bailey, Jr., and daughter Margie of West Point, Miss., will arrive Saturday to visit for a Directly across Waukeenah Street, on the eastern There is no question that reminders of slavery are week with her aunt Mrs. W.W. Bassett, Sr. side of this block was a large vacant lot. Here stood a painful. Yes, there were hangings of both white and large oak tree which, because of its close proximity to black individuals. There were lynchings after the Civil July 31, 1980 the calaboose, and later the jail, was used to carry out War. These have been well documented and can be The Jefferson County School court-ordered executions by hanging. found easily online with a Google search. Board will continue to have one 4YEARS0 This is documented in a March 22, 1979 Several counties in Florida have been singled out Monday night meeting a month. ago1980 Four Jefferson County 4-H youths Monticello News article written by Jefferson as having significantly more lynchings than others. attended nd participated in the Annual State 4-H County Judge Charles Anderson. (See at bottom of Jefferson County is one of the Florida counties that DID Congress last week in Gainesville. page) NOT have a significant amount of lynchings! Yes, Two of Jefferson County’s finest products - young This oak tree served its lethal purpose until about common sense says there must have been some. Where people and water - melons - were featured in the July 1909 when a gallows was constructed at the southwest were they? Shouldn’t we be placing monuments to 7 edition of “The Country Journal,” published in corner of the jail lot. The tree was cut down when the commemorate this heartbreak? Let’s challenge all Jupiter, Fla. current telephone tower was constructed in the mid-20th concerned to seek out & document these horrendous August 1, 1990 Becky Stoutmire, current chair- century. happenings so that monuments can be placed at the Although the above information documents early authentic place of occurrence. YEARS0 woman of the School Board and board 3ago member from District 3 for the last eight legal incarceration and justice, it does not address the This tree is being accused of being a “hanging tree” 1990 years, has decided to seek re-election for topic at hand, the tree near the Jefferson County while it is well established that there was a valid a third term. Courthouse recently thrust into media attention. “hanging tree” on the other side of town. The tree Navy Seaman Recruit Roderick M. Henry, son of Ruth A. Gardner of Monticello, has completed recruit Folklore and undocumented rumors have created a located south of the Jefferson County Courthouse is training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, dark and perhaps undeserved reputation for this getting a bad rap with no documented facts confirming III. majestic tree. Let’s set forth some of these statements these accusations. Letitia G. Howard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. and explore them: A decision by the Monticello City Council to th Damon Gamble, graduated Cum Laude, July 28 from 1. Business closed every Thursday afternoon destroy this tree cannot be made without absolute Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, with a B.S. degree in accounting. and slaves were hanged then on this tree. proof that these accusations are valid. Where are the Daughter of Brian and Paula Hayes of Monticello, Unfortunately, prior to the Civil War, slaves were facts? Eileen Hayes recently completed six weeks of flight attendance training in Houston. She will be based by Continental Airlines in Newark, N.J. Lamont sculptor Brad Cooley and his neighbor Bobby Floyd made history Friday. They were the first land owners in the state to sign up for a unique state program called the Forrest Stewardship Program. The USC ladies team of Monticello beat Tallahassee in softball action Sunday 28-2. A county-wide helicopter surveillance made by the sheriff’s department and FDLE law enforcement officials on Monday netted 287 top-quality marijuana plants with street value of 143,000.
August 2, 2000 Sonja Sorenson Walker is a 2YEARS0 Democratic candidate for the office of ago Tax Collector of Jefferson County. This 2000 is the first time she has run for public office. Teaching 6th grade at Howard Middle School this fall is Maria Hightower, county native and Jefferson County High School graduate. Teaching ESE at Howard Middle School this fall is Voncile Farmer, county native and Jefferson County High School graduate. Franklin and Voncile Hightower, of Monticello, announce their daughter, Brenda McGalliard’s newest accomplishment. McGalliard has accepted the assistant principal position at Gilchrist Elementary School in Tallahassee. Son of Freda M. Carr of Monticello, Army Staff Sgt. Luther L. Higdan has deployed to Macedonia, a republic of the former Yugoslavia, on a temporary assignment to participate in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Balkan region. Whitney Kauffman recently returned from NBHA Youth World Championships that took place in Jackson MS. Sharon C. Morris, a Democrat, is seeking the office of Supervisor of Elections. The Cherry Street Commons, owned by Carla Wheeler, is the latest recipient of the Main Street Community Award, a recognition bestowed on businesses that are doing the most to upgrade the downtown area.
July 28, 2010 The Jefferson County Warriors YEARS10 semi-pro football team remain undefeated ago after hammering the Montgomery 2010 Buffaloes 30-6. The North Florida Bombers won their softball league championship. Fred and Halsey Beshears spoke to the Kiwanis about the recent fundraising bicycle race they were in. They helped raise $15,000 for the fight against Leukemia, for a Tallahassee girl. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020 • 11 History The search for the Wacissa Volcano George M. Cole and swayed by the application of force. John E. Ladson III The upper extremity is rudely Aucilla Research Institute fashioned into the form of a human head, in which there are depressions Most Jefferson County and protuberances which resemble residents have heard the story of the eyes, nose and ears. The figure the Wacissa Volcano. That legend seems of majestic stature and size. of a column of smoke rising from At its base, by delicately removing the Wacissa swamps began to some moss, a few strange and attract the attention of local unfamiliar characters were residents by the early 1800s. Yet, discerned. They do not apparently some accounts suggest that it was resemble any hieroglyphics of seen much earlier – possibly even ancient or modern time known to by Native Americans or early the student of languages. They are Spanish explorers. The smoke still less allied to the picture writing plume was widely visible, even of the Aztecs. Near the image lies from Tallahassee. As it continued second column of stone, but it is to be noticed, various accounts of thrown to the ground. If it were ever its source developed. fashioned to be a resemblance of Some attributed it to Native the human form divine, the head American campfires, a settlement has been broken off as it were of runaway slaves, an encampment nowhere to be found. The idol itself of pirates or smugglers, or even is so ponderous that it was found moonshiners. Then, speculation impossible to overturn it, although began that the source of the smoke repeated efforts were made. was a volcano – even though the On the supposition that it might surface rocks in this area are not mark the grave of some Spanish volcanic, according to the Florida adventurer who had accompanied Geological Survey, and the only DeSoto when he marched to Lake volcanic rock in the area lies under Miccosukee, some of the party dug 7,000 feet of sands, clays and in the earth around it but found limestone. nothing. … The Herald party There were numerous expeditions remained on the island all night. On made in attempts to locate the source the next day it was found that the of the smoke. But all of those generally ended up miles, and at last beheld high and dry ground in island extended far southward and that near the with the explorers getting lost and wandering advance. The party approached and found an island southern extremity were several large Indian around for days in the swamp. A noted example was with its shores well defined and shaded by the most mounds. It would be easy to conceive that they were an expedition led by Tallahassee Judge P.W. White. enormous live oaks and magnolias that were ever erected by a pre-historic race, which also offered After his search party fought their way through the beheld. A heavy atmosphere of dampness and gloom worship to the stone idol. In these wilds may be swamp to a high point near the suspected location of brooded over it. Its shore was closely protected by a found a rich field for archaeological research. the “volcano,” he nailed a series of wooden slats to dense growth of brambles and vines. The party Recently, guided by local historian David Ward, a tall pine tree and climbed the tree with field broke through with a shout of relief, and gathering the writers of this article visited a site that could glasses to get a compass bearing to the smoke. But lightwood in a great pile, built an enormous fire, by have well been that described in the Herald article. by the time he descended, his companions had which they warmed their chilled limbs. Night was Located deep in the swamps west of the Wacissa deserted and left him stranded and lost in the approaching, and as it was necessary to return back Slave Canal, the site revealed an interesting cluster swamp. to camp, only a brief survey could be had of the of large, head-high, upright silicified limestone Such attempts to find the source of the smoke island. (On their return) They were astounded by an boulders with a nearby Native American mound. continued until 1886 when a strong earthquake with unexpected discovery. In a secluded nook, a singular Indeed, some of the upright boulders could have an epicenter in Charleston, S.C. occurred. Tremors silent figure burst suddenly in the view as they were easily been mistaken as an image of a person. To the from that seismic event were felt all over the threading their way through the bushes. “Look a’ writers, the configuration of the boulders at that site Southeastern United States, including Jefferson here,” exclaimed the foremost. “here’s a man, sure gave an appearance of a prehistoric place of County. After that, the smoke was never seen again. enough.” On looking ahead there appeared a human worship. As background for this article was researched, it image, but it stood as fixed and immobile that they But to throw a wet blanket over such was found that the story of the “volcano” had been soon realized that it could not be living ... It was of speculation, the Florida Division of Historic widely reported, not only in the local media, but in stone. On drawing near, the faithful likeness to Resources has a report on the site we visited. That newspapers throughout the nation and even Canada. humanity produced by the combined effects of light report stated that the boulders were naturally formed Examples include the New York Daily Herald, New and shadow was less. But it struck the explorers and were crystalized chert that had probably been Orleans Times Picayune, Cincinnati Enquirer, with awe and wonder. It is a raised column of stone freed from the soluble limestone parent rock by Weekly Wisconsin, Manitoba Morning Free Press, set vertically in the earth, but not attached by any erosion. Nonetheless this prominent landmark in the and even the Sedalia (Missouri) Weekly Bazoo. other ledge or rock, as it might have been had nature swamp was clearly utilized by Native Americans The Volcano was also the subject of an article in been its artisan, for it was loose enough to be and is without doubt an archaeological treasure. the March 1882 edition of Lippincott’s Magazine, which included a woodcut drawing of the smoke column as seen from Tallahassee. That drawing is Veterans Among Us probably the only known graphic illustration of the feature. Many of these news stories included Marine Corps Veteran Willie Canty, Jr. descriptions of attempts to locate the “volcano.” Willie Canty, Jr. was born in Thomasville, Ga. and including Marksmanship Instructor, Often describing how searchers would become lost graduated from Jefferson County High School in Battalion Property Chief and Color Monticello in 1991. He enlisted into the Marine Corps in Sergeant. Corp. Canty was soon promoted to the rank of and barely making it out to civilization with their December of 1998; completing his recruit training at the Sergeant and in 2005, he transferred to the Drum & lives. But, one especially interesting story, printed Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C. Bugle Corps Company Marine Barracks in Washington, in the New York Daily Herald had a different Following the completion of his training, Private First D.C., where he served as the Company Property Chief. ending. It provides an alternative twist to the story Class (PFC) Canty attended Marine Sgt. Canty was selected to become a member of the Combat Training School of Infantry “Commandant’s Own,” which was the United States of the volcano that may be of interest to readers. East and upon graduation, attended Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. He was later promoted to In the story which was datelined Monticello, Ground Supply School at Camp Staff Sergeant and in 2010 he was promoted to his Fla., Feb. 9, 1877, the correspondent interviewed Johnson in North Carolina. current rank of Gunnery Sergeant. PFC Canty was soon assigned Gunnery Sergeant Canty’s personal awards and citizens of Monticello and reported that even the to the title of Military Occupational accomplishments include the Meritorious Service Medal oldest habitant of Jefferson County stated that as Specialty of 3043 Administration and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal long as he could remember he had seen a pillar of Supply Clerk and reported for duty at with one gold star. the 7th Communication Battalion in Canty is the son of Thelma Wade Canty and the late black sulfurous smoke rising from the unexplored Okinawa, Japan, where he served as the Willie “Will” Canty, Sr. He is married to April wilderness at certain occasions. Following are Unit Property Clerk. Griffin Canty and they have one daughter, salient excerpts from the article. While stationed in Okinawa, Lindsey. Your correspondent, in accordance with PFC Canty won the Marine of A retirement ceremony honoring the Quarter board and was Gunnery Sergeant Willie Canty, Jr. was instructions, organized a small exploring party in meritoriously promoted to held on Thursday morning, June 25, at January and set forth to visit this region of natural Lance Corporal in December the Truman W. Crawford Hall Marine wonders and horrors. … A lookout was first built 1999 and to Corporal in Barracks in Washington, D.C., which is March 2001. He was then the “8th and I” oldest Post of the Corps. which was christened as the “Herald Observatory”. transferred to the Weapons From its summit, a moonlight watch was kept, and a Training Battalion, where Thank you for your service! singular smoke column was observed and carefully he served in multiple roles, Your service made a difference! located. A line projected with the compass was then pursued in the direction as obtained. Day after day, Proudly KIRK REAMS the explorers plunged through the mire and slime. Jefferson County They arrived at last at the Wacissa River, which is shared Clerk of Court & CFO supposed to limit the unexplored country on the Clerk of Circuit Court/ Clerk of County Court/ County Auditor/ County Recorder east. The source of the smoke was not found, but with you 1 Courthouse Circle • Monticello, FL 32344 other curious objects surprised the explorers. Your thanks to: (850) 342-0218 ext 232 • Fax (850) 342-0222 correspondent waded breast deep in water for two [email protected] 12 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020
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GLOVER, SYLVIA ADAMS, Case No: 20-118-CA College, Madison FL: Director of you have a good personality and LOVE include reporting, writing and local news. ANTHONY GLOVER, DORETHA HILL Employee Services: Nurse Faculty; to talk on the telephone? photography of local news. QUALIFICATIONS OHNSON and HENRY HILL, See www.nfc.edu for details. If you are a team player, able to handle QUALIFICATIONS Strong grammar, spelling, writing, Plaintiffs. 7/29 - 08/14, ch multiple tasks, have a friendly can-do- Strong grammar, spelling, writing, interviewing and researching skills attitude, a great work ethic, are interviewing and researching skills required. Must be able to work in a fast- vs organized, and self-motivated then this The City of Monticello is seeking required. Must be able to work in a fast- paced environment; produce, on average, job might be just for you. DAVID JONES, Deceased, HIS HEIRS applications for a Street paced environment; produce, on three or more stories a day; meet frequent Must have valid driver’s license. Apply average, three or more stories a day; deadlines. Be a team player, able to AND ASSIGNS, Department/Animal Control Driver Deceased in person only at Greene Publishing, meet frequent deadlines. Be a team handle multiple tasks, and be able to Employee. Must possess a high school ______/ Inc’s newspaper office, located at 1695 player, able to handle multiple tasks, cover a variety of stories. diploma or equivalency diploma. CDL- South SR 53, in Madison, or call (850) and be able to cover a variety of stories. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Class B license required. Complete job 973-4141 to set up an interview. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Write accurate, compelling and balanced description and application available at NOTICE OF ACTION rtn, nc Write accurate, compelling and stories meeting required deadlines. Cover City Hall; (850) 342-0153. Application balanced stories meeting required local events, meetings and other deadline Friday, July 31, 2020 at noon. TO: THE HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF DAVID JONES, HELP WANTED: deadlines. Cover local events, meetings activities, as well as write feature stories. Submit to City Hall, Attention Raymond MONTICELLO, JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA Maintenance Technician needed for and other activities, as well as write Develop beat sources within the Clark, City Manager, 245 S. Mulberry Jefferson Place Apartments.Seeking an feature stories. Develop beat sources community and gain a thorough St. Monticello, FL 32344 EOE/Drug living and deceased and any and all of their known or unknown heirs, jointly and experienced maintenance tech with within the community and gain knowledge and understanding of Free Workplace. severally, claiming any interest by, through, under or against the above named plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, thorough knowledge and understanding community issues. Cover local 07/22 - 07/31, ch persons and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the and painting experience. This is a part- of community issues. Cover local government meetings. Practice fair and property herein described. time position – 28 hours per week. government meetings. Practice fair and balanced reporting, check facts, spelling, Survey Field Crew Personnel and YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Verified Bill of Complaint To Quiet Fax resume detailing maintenance balanced reporting, check facts, grammar and sources. Set up interviews. Survey Cadd Technician needed for Title filed on__July 20, 2020__ Case No: _20-118-CA___. in the Second Judicial experience or letter of interest to spelling, grammar and sources. Set up Develop story ideas. Basic skills with Monticello based surveying company. Circuit in and for Jefferson County, Florida, encumbering the following real (850)997-6964. Candidate must pass interviews. Develop story ideas. Basic digital photography. Experience preferred. Drivers license property located in Jefferson County, Florida, to-wit: background check, drug test, have skills with digital photography. Apply in person only at the C&E and dependable transportation required. reliable transportation and provide their Apply in person only at the ECB Publishing, Inc, located at 130 W. Salary to be discussed based upon past The North Half(%) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northeast own hand tools. Publishing, Inc/Monticello News Howard St., in Live Oak, or you may experience and references. Cadd Quarter (1/4) in Section 18, Township 2 North, Range 6 East at This institution is newspaper office, located at 180 W. call (386) 364-4141 to set up an technician is a possible work from Jefferson County, Florida and containing 20 acres, more or less. an Equal Washington St., in Monticello, or fax interview time. home position for the right person. 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