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ECBPUBLISHING . COM RE-E LECT Betsy Barfield County Commissioner 2018 F LORIDA PRIMARIES District Four Betsy Barfield has announced her intention to run for re- election to the Jefferson County Commission - District Four. Please join in Massey, McNeill win this important effort by voting to keep responsible leadership in Sheriff's race in our county government. (Gillum, DeSantis, Scott prevail statewide) Betsy is a native of Jefferson County and a product of public schools. She earned an AA degree from Tallahassee Community College, graduating with honors. She is a successful small business owner and an involved community supporter. She has served 8 years on the Jefferson County Commission. Betsy is the candidate best able to represent Commission District Four on those issues important to everyone including: Sensible Economic Development for quality jobs favorable to our community. Develop Quality Jobs & Businesses Encourage & Retain Existing Area Businesses Environmental Preservation to conserve and enhance the quality of our lives. ECB Publishing Inc. Photo By Laz Aleman, Aug. 29, 2018 ECB Publishing Inc. Photo By Laz Aleman, Aug. 29, 2018 Improve Water Quality & Environmental William “Bill” Massey, Democratic Sheriff Mac McNeill, Republican Review Processes nominee for Sheriff, waves a thank you at nominee for Sheriff, thanks supporters Conserve Our Abundant Natural & Wildlife supporters on the courthouse circle on on the courthouse circle on Wednesday Resources Wednesday morning. morning. With him is his wife Catherine. Support Proven Growth Management Principles

Lazaro Aleman Then there was Governor Rick Scott's Transportation & Infrastructure Improvements ECB Publishing, Inc. easy win over businessman Roque “Rocky” for better roadways, bridges & public service. De La Fuente as the Republican nominee Statewide, the big story on Tuesday for the U.S. Senate, an outcome that was Improve Existing Roadways, Bridges & night was the upset victory of Tallahassee almost a foregone conclusion. Scott now Roadway Funding Mayor Andrew Gillum as the Democratic faces Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson in Develop Infrastructure using “Smart Growth nominee for Governor. Not as surprising, the fall. Methods” although still noteworthy, was At the local level, the race that captured Support Improved Medical, Fire & Other Congressman Ron DeSantis' victory over attention - the only local race on the ballot Emergency Services Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam for that matter - was that of Sheriff, with See PRIMARIES page 3 as the Republican nominee for Governor. Betsy Barfield has been married to Mack Barfield, Jr. for 38 years. She is the daughter of Tony & Isabelle de Sercey. As a Commission appointee she represents Jefferson County/Monticello on the Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA), Gulf County votes No Consortium BP Oil Spill Consortium and the Tourist Development Council. Betsy Barfield’s dedicated community involvement includes membership in many civic, use districts where family Adult Day Care facilities not social and professional organizations including residences are allowed, so long Monticello-Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, as the former housed six or fewer allowed in residential areas Jefferson Arts, Florida Farm Bureau and Tall clients. The amendment, Shirley Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy. Lazaro Aleman clients in land-use districts said, would not apply to facilities ECB Publishing, Inc. “You can count on me to help preserve those where family residences are of seven and more clients, which values which keep our families and communities allowed, in effect challenging the would still be excluded. safe, secure and healthy as I continue to serve on Following a brief public state. Shirley barely finishing the County Commission. I am committed to equal hearing on Thursday, Aug. 16, The proposed amendment, reading the title of the proposed opportunity for all. My leadership skills will help county officials decided not to Attorney Scott Shirley ordinance before three keep Jefferson County moving forward in a fiscally amend the Land Development explained, would remove the commissioners expressed their responsible manner fair to all citizens.” –Betsy Code (LDC) to allow residential existing prohibition on opposition to its adoption. The See DAY CARE page 3 Barfield care facilities of six or fewer residential care facilities in land- Betsy Barfield Campaign P.O. Box 264 Man in critical condition Lloyd, FL 32337 [email protected] www.betsybarfield.com - see more info after Saturday wreck 850.933.4055 Political advertisement paid for and approved by Ashley Hunter Traveling eastbound in the inside lane. ECB Publishing, Inc. Betsy Barfield, NPA for County Commissioner- outside lane was a semi-truck According to the report District 4. driven by Stormy James, 45, of issued by the Florida Highway Jefferson County's stretch of Wesley Chapel, FL, and Patrol, Hendry blacked out I-10 became the location of a passenger Wayne Brackins, 52, (reasons not shared in report) three-car wreck on Saturday, of Sebring, FL. while behind the wheel, which New changes for August 25. A third vehicle, a Dodge Big caused his vehicle to steer across William Hendry, 74, of Horn driven by Preston the westbound inside lane, football playoffs Tallahassee, was traveling west Hancock, 28, of Fredonia, AZ, narrowly missing another See WRECK page 3 see page 12 on I-10 in the outside lane. was traveling eastbound in the

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ECBPUBLISHING . COM How safe are your child's school supplies? for concern, as individuals who positive for the chemical toxins. The Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. breathe benzene in for long periods two tested lunch boxes were When it comes to diet, may experience blood-related health Thermos' Disney Star Wars Lunchbox playtime and education, parents try to problems and harmful effects to the (purchased from Target) and Disney's do what is best for their children to tissues that form blood cells, princess lunchbox (purchased from ensure a happy and healthy childhood. especially the bone marrow. Exposure amazon.com). However, a recent laboratory to benzene has been associated with evaluation of school and craft supplies, Myeloid Leukemia. Water Bottles held by the U.S. Public Interest Research Two water bottles were tested for Group (PIRG), has discovered that many Rulers lead and both bottles were found to popular brands of school supplies contained Three brands of rulers were contain no lead. The two bottles were harmful chemicals such as asbestos, tested for BPA and phthalates, with produced by Thermos and were the phthalates, benzene, and all coming back negative for both purple and pink bottles, both others. chemicals. The tested ruler brands purchased from Target. The PIRG PIRG conducted were Jot 3-count plastic rulers (red, also reviewed recalls from within the laboratory tests on the green, blue) from Dollar Tree; Consumer Product Safety various supplies, which were Westcott shatterproof 12-inch ruler Commission and found two brands of purchased from a wide variety of (green) purchased from Michael's; children's water bottles that had stores around the country in order to Sparco 12-inch standard ruler (clear) recently been recalled for containing obtain the most definitive purchased from Walmart. lead traces. The two bottles were the results. Base Brands Reduce Hyrdo Pro Furry The school supplies were Spiral Notebooks Friends Water Bottle and the GSI purchased from big box stores, dollar The metal spirals on three brands of Outdoor Kids' Insulated Water stores, drug stores, online retailers and arts spiral notebooks were tested for the Bottles. The Reduce Hyrdo bottles and craft stores. presence of lead in their metals. All depicted a lamb and bear character, “The presence of toxic hazards in school supplies brands came back clear of any lead had a removable lid gasket and rubber highlights the need for constant vigilance on the part of presence. The tested brands were Jot carry strap; they were sold through government agencies and the public to ensure that school 1-subject college ruled notebook (100 amazon.com. The GSI Outdoors Kids' supplies containing toxic chemicals are removed from sheets) from Dollar Tree; Norcom 1- insulated bottles The following color store shelves,” writes the PIRG in the executive subject wide ruled (70 sheets) from patterns were: dino bones, flower summary for their findings. Target; Mead 1-subject wide ruled power, orange grid camp, purple tie The supplies tested were crayons, 3- (90 sheets) from Target. dye butterfly, and robo shark; the ring binders, lunchboxes, water bottles were sold through L.L. Bean. bottles, markers, glue, spiral Glue While both brands of lead-containing notebooks, and rulers. Two brands of liquid glue and bottles are no longer being sold, two brands of glue sticks were tested PIRG suggests parents check to make Crayons for the presence of lead. None of the sure they did not previously purchase Playskool Crayons (36 count), which PIRG tested glue products were found to any of the children's water bottles purchased from Dollar Tree for $1, tested contain any lead traces. The tested prior to the recall alert. positive for trace amounts of Asbestos. glue brands were Elmer's School In conclusion, PIRG The other crayon brands tested were Glue (liquid), purchased from Target; recommended that the brands and Crayola (purchased from CVS Elmer's washable color (green) glue stores that were selling and producing Pharmacy), Target's Up & Up Classic (liquid), purchased from Target; the products containing harmful Colors crayons (purchased from Target), Cra-Z- Playskool washable glue stick levels of toxic chemicals should Art Crayons (purchased from Party City), Disney (jumbo), purchased from Dollar Tree; recall and remove their products from Jr. Mickey and The Roadster Racers (purchased Elmer's washable glue pens (3-count), store shelves. from Dollar Tree) and Roseart Crayons purchased from Dollar Tree. Parents and teachers who may (purchased from Amazon.com), which have purchased these products should were all negative for asbestos. The 3-Ring Binders take a pro-active step against the U.S. Department of Health and Three brands of 3-ring binders companies and stores that are Human Services, the Environmental were purchased and tested for continuing to produce and sell these Protection Agency (EPA) and the phthalates, with two of the three toxin-bearing products and make the International Agency for Research on Cancer coming back clean. Jot's 1-inch 3-ring choice they feel will ensure the safety (IARC) have all associated asbestos with many binder (purchased from Dollar Tree) and well-being of their children and forms of cancer which have proven to be deadly. tested positive for DEHP (240,000 students. Asbestos is an extremely toxic substance and inhaling parts per million) and DINP (8,000 “Some of these school products or ingesting any form of asbestos can lead to serious parts per million). The chemically- [contain] toxins that, while not health conditions. Even at negative brands were Avery's 1-inch banned by the federal government, low exposure, asbestos has 3-ring binder from Target and Yoobi's could possibly pose a risk to been linked to an increased 1-inch D-ring binder from Target. children,” writes the PIRG. “It is risk in cancer rates. Phthalates are chemicals used to legal to have asbestos in crayons. soften and increase the flexibility of However, scientists and government Markers plastics and can be commonly found agencies point out that it is Four washable and dry erase markers were in solvents, lubricants, glues, paints, unnecessary to expose children to tested for toxins, with both washable brands returning sealants, insecticides, detergents and asbestos.” from the lab negative for BTEX inks. The problem arises due to the School products containing compounds. Meanwhile, the two fact that the chemicals can leak from phthalates are also not illegally brands of dry-erase markers were their intended product and be produced, but the harmful effects of tested positive for various BTEX ingested, inhaled, or absorbed exposing children to high levels of chemicals. EXPO brand dry erase markers through the skin. Research has phthalates should not be taken lightly (scented ink) tested positive for documented damages caused by or ignored. 98 ppm (parts phthalates to be especially potent PIRG suggests concerning per million) during the early stages of parents look for two things when xylene, 9 ppm development for the male purchasing school or craft supplies toluene, and 12 ppm reproductive system and childhood for their children: look for the Art and ethylbenzene; the EXPO puberty. Phthalate exposure has also Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) markers were purchased from been linked to irregular fetal growth "AP" label, which lets consumers amazon.com. The Board Dudes 6-set during pregnancy and at least one know that the product is non-toxic; or magnetic dry erase markers, purchased type of phthalates is suspected to be if there is no AP label, look for the from Amazon.com, cancer causing. Other effects of manufacturer's "children's product tested positive for four phthalate exposure can include certificate" on the product, which BTEX chemicals: 87 asthma, childhood obesity, and lower assures parents that the product has ppm toluene, 0.78 ppm IQ scores. While phthalates are been tested in a third-party laboratory benzene, 0.52 allowed in many consumer products, under government specifications. ethylbenzene and 1.3 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety “Parents should demand that ppm xylene. BTEX – Commission has set the limit that the manufacturers without a label start which stands for parts per million shall not extend over carrying a label and that the products benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, 1,000. meet the safety guidelines,” and xylene – is found widely in many suggested PIRG in closing. consumer products despite Lunchboxes To read the full report yourself, the health concerns linked Two brands of school lunchboxes visit uspirg.org/reports/usp/safer- to BTEX. Benzene, in were tested for phthalates and none of school-supplies-shopping-guide and particular, gives a cause the boxes returned from the lab click on 'Download Report (PDF)'. FROM PAGE ONE JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 •3

How to reach us PRIMARIES local races besides the Sheriff's incumbent Neil Dunn in In the Florida Attorney from page 1 will be on the ballot, which November. General race, the Republican Phone, (850) 997-3568 Fax, the field narrowing to four should increase the local turnout. In the Fifth Congressional candidates were Ashley Moody (850) 997-3774 candidates after Tuesday's The three races are County District race, Democratic and Frank White. Moody won the Email, monticellonews@ election. The winners in the Commission, Districts 2, which incumbent Al Lawson easily Republican nomination, a win embarqmail.com primary were Republican Mac pits Democratic incumbent Gene fended off a challenge from reflected in the local numbers. Mail, P.O. Box 428 Hall against NPA challengers Democratic Jacksonville Mayor Moody received 1,175 votes Monticello, FL 32345 McNeill and Democrat Bill Office, 180 West Massey. The two will now face Adam Fato and Derrick Jennings; Alvin Brown to win the (66.16 percent), to White's 601 Washington St. each other and No Party County Commission District 4, nomination. Lawson received votes (33.84 percent). Publisher Affiliation (NPA) candidates which pits NPA incumbent Betsy 2,133 votes (85.66 percent), to On the Democratic side in Emerald Greene Parsons Mike Fillyaw and Jerry Sutphin Barfield against NPA challenger Brown's 357 votes (14.34 the Attorney General race, Sean in November. Keith Cook; and the Group 2 percent). Lawson will face Shaw beat Ryan Torrens, a win All told, 4,791 of the Monticello City Council race, Republican candidate Virginia also reflected locally. Shaw got Contact us with county's 9,704 registered voters which pits newcomers Gloria Cox Fuller in November. 1,979 votes (80.41 percent), to cast votes in the primary, and Sara Lynn LaDelfa-Kirsch In the Democratic race for Torrens' 482 votes (19.59 your comments... including voters registered as against each other. Governor, Gilllum outperformed percent). If you have any questions Independents or No Party In the Sheriff's race on the other six candidates in the In the race for Florida or concerns, call us at Affiliation. Percentage-wise, Tuesday night, McNeill got 1,038 field to win the nomination, with Agriculture Commissioner, Matt 850-997-3568 according to the elections office, votes (55.87 percent), to Tully the local results indicative of the Caldwell won the Republican or visit our website at www.ecbpublishing.com the turnout was 49.37 percent, Sparkman's 820 votes (44.13 statewide trend. The local results: nomination and Nicole “Nikki” giving Jefferson County the third percent). All told, Republicans Gillum, 1,391 votes (51.65 Fried won the Democratic highest turnout in the state. Only cast 1,858 votes in the Sheriff's percent); Gwen Graham, 854 nomination, results reflected Liberty and Franklin counties did race. (31.71 percent); Jeff Greene, 147 locally. Newsroom better, said Elections Supervisor On the Democratic side, (5.46 percent); Chris King, 49 On the Republican side, the Senior Staff Writer Marty Bishop. Massey received 2,213 votes (1.82 percent); Phillip Levine, local results were Caldwell, 835 Lazaro Aleman “The turnout was maybe (84.98 percent), to Eugene 182 (6.76 percent); Alex (47.04 percent); Denise Grimsley, Staff Writer Debbie Snapp down a little,” Bishop said. “I Butler's 391 votes (15.02 Lundmar, 21 (0.78 percent); and 685 (38.59 percent); Mike was expecting it to be a little percent). All told, Democrats cast John Wetherbee, 49 (1.82 McCalister, 154 (8.68 percent); Staff Writer Ashley Hunter more. But for an off-year primary, 2,604 votes in the Sheriff's race. percent). and Baxter Troutman, 101 (5.69 50 percent is decent.” In the U.S. Senate race, Scott In the Republican race for percent). Early and absentee voting handily defeated De La Fuente Governor, DeSantis shut out On the Democratic side, the also increased this election, with for the Republican nomination, a Putnam statewide for the local results were Fried, 1,330 1,065 such votes cast between win reflected in the local votes. nomination, although Putnam (52.82 percent); Jeffrey Duane Aug. 13-25, compared with 541 Scott received 1,628 votes (87.90 won locally. The local results for Porter, 450 (17.87 percent); and Advertising in the 2014 primary, attributed in percent); De La Fuente, 224 the eight candidates in this race Roy David Walker, 738 (29.31 To place an ad call large part to the high-profile (12.10 percent). were Don Baldauf, 10 (0.54 percent). (850)997-3568 Sheriff's race. In the Second Congressional percent); DeSantis, 667 (36.15 In the nonpartisan Second Classified/Legal Lois Revels As of Wednesday, Aug. 29, District race, Bob Rackleff beat percent); Timothy Devine, 11 Judicial Judge race, the local Ad Sales Representative the county had 9,728 registered Brandon Peters, winning the (0.60 percent); Bob Lanford, 21 results were Lisa Barclay Justice Barrington voters. Of which 5,411 identified Democratic nomination for U.S. (1.14 percent); John Joseph Fountain, 921 votes (20.43 as Democrats; 3,170 as Representative. Rackleff got 117 Mercadan, 5 (0.27 percent); percent); David Frank, 1,911 Republicans; and 1,147 were votes (60.62 percent) to Peters' 76 Bruce Nathan, 7 (0.38 percent); votes (42.40 percent); and D. listed as “other.” (39.38 percent). Rackleff now Putnam, 1,103 (59.78 percent); Christine Thurman, 1,675 votes Production Come November, three other goes on to challenge Republican and Bob White, 21 (1.14 percent). (37.16 percent). Graphic Design & Layout Carl Painter Graphic & Ad Design Hall appeared to reverse his vote, making for a issue first came up before the board as a Kate Frizzell DAY CARE unanimous decision. recommendation for approval from the from page 1 The commissioners wanted to know what Jefferson County Planning Commission. three were Commissioners Betsy Barfield, J.T. would be the likely repercussions of their The proposed amendment, as Shirley then Circulation Surles and Stephen Walker. action in terms of the state, given that state law explained it, was to bring the county into Serrvvicicee H Houorusr, s, The commissioners' concern, as Walker allows residential care facilities in all land- compliance with Section 419.001(2) of Florida M--TT 8 8 a a.m.m.- .5- 5p. mp..m . expressed it, was that allowing such facilities uses where residential homes are allowed. Statues. F 88 a a.m.m. -. N- Nooon on Subscription Rates, in residential areas would in effect It depended, Shirley said, whether the “By statute, we have to allow it,” Shirley Subscription Rates, commercialize the areas without the benefit of state decided to push back on the county's told commissioners of the care facilities, Basic: $60 per year FBalosriicd pal u$s4: 5$7 p0e pre yr eyaerar public hearings or public input. decision. adding that if the commission denied the OAllu at-cocfe-sSst:a $te90 $52 per year The question also arose whether the “We don't know what position the state is application, the action could arguably E--PPuubb $ $325 5 particular applicant that had triggered the going to take,” he said. constitute a statutory violation. amendment's consideration couldn't be granted Should the state push back, however, there He also explained at the time that by law, Jefferson County Journal a special exception, thus limiting the were other approaches that the county could such facilities were licensed by the state and allowance to the specific facility. That option, possibly try, he suggested. required to house two residents per bedroom 2017 Award Winning however, was not available, Shirley said. “Let's just wait and see,” Shirley said. maximum. The homeowner, however, did not Newspaper “There is no mechanism under our current Only two members of the public spoke on have to live in the house, he said. Land Development Code to give a special the issue. The two, Corwin Padgett and Phil The only other restriction that he was Established 2007 exception,” Shirley said. Calandra, both expressed support for the aware of with regard to the facilities was that That said, the board voted 4-1 not to commissioners' decision. one couldn't be within a thousand feet of A weekly newspaper [USPS amend the LDC, with Commissioner Gene Thursday's public hearing was a another, Shirley said. He likened the facilities 361-620] designed for the express Hall the exception. Seconds later, however, continuation of a July 19 hearing, when the to adult daycare. reading pleasures of the people of its circulation area, be they past, present or future residents. WRECK side and traveling back into the James' semi rotated 180 injuries and was rushed to from page 1 inside lane, now facing eastbound. degrees as well, but came to a Tallahassee Memorial's ER Published weekly by ECB vehicle. At that point, the front of final rest partially on the median following the wreck. Publishing, Inc. , 180 West Washing - Then, Hendry's vehicle Hancock's Big Horn semi truck and partially on the roadway, Stormy James and her ton St. Monticello, FL 32344. Peri - entered the eastbound lanes, and collided head-on with Hendry's facing east. passenger, Wayne Brackins, both odicals postage PAID at the Post crossed the inside lane. truck before the Big Horn semi William Hendry was received no injuries. Office in Monticello, Florida 32345. Coming into the outside lane, spun 180 degrees and overturned transported to Tallahassee According to the FHP, Periodicals postage paid at the Hendry's Dodge Ram struck the onto it's right side before coming Memorial Hospital with series charges are pending. Post Office in Monticello, Florida left side of James' trailer and rear to a final rest on the inside lane, injuries, but Preston Hancock is The responding trooper from 32344. tandems before glancing off the facing northwest. reported to have received critical FHP was Trooper W.E. Harrell. Postmaster: Send address changes to County seeks $750,000 to upgrade houses MONTICELLO NEWS, P.O. Box 428, Monticello, FL 32345. and supplemental green standards term and short-term objectives of the Office hours Lazaro Aleman Open Monday-Thursday ECB Publishing, Inc. recommended by the Florida Department of county's community development plan; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Economic Opportunity (FDEO). authorize the adoption of the Housing Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. After holding the prerequisite public As part of the process, he said, the Assistance Plan. hearing, fair housing workshop and adopting county would utilize the CDBG funding to The CDBG program dates from 1974, This newspaper reserves the right to reject any adver - sundry resolutions, Jefferson County is again temporarily relocate families while their when Congress passed the Housing and tisement, news matter, or sub - embarked on pursuit of another Community houses were being repaired or replaced. Community Development ACT. Funded by scriptions that, in the opinion Development Block Grant (CDBG). A breakdown of the money shows that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban of the management, will not This time the grant the county is seeking $615,500, plus the $50,000 of SHIP, will Development (HUD), the program consists be for the best interest of the is for $750,000 in the housing rehabilitation actually go for the repairs or replacements of of two parts: an entitlement component that county and/or the owners of this newspaper, and to inves - category, to be leveraged with $50,000 from houses; $22,000 will be set aside for provides funds to urban areas; and a non- tigate any advertisement sub - the SHIP program for a total of $800,000. relocations; and $112,500 will go for the entitlement component that provides funds to mitted. David Fox, with Fred Fox Enterprises, administration of the grant. the states to award to smaller, mostly rural All photos given to ECB facilitated the hearing and workshop on It is expected that it will take about 24 communities. Publishing, Inc. for publication Thursday, Aug. 2, taking the commissioners months for the project to be completed, Entities eligible to participate in the in this newspaper must be picked up no later than 6 through the various steps. including an environmental review, client Florida Small Cities CDBG Program are months from the date they are Fox said the aim of the grant was to selection, site specific environmental cities with populations under 50,000, and dropped off. ECB Publishing, repair or replace a minimum of 11 low-to- reviews, the development of the counties with populations of under 200,000 Inc. will not be responsible for moderate income owner-occupied houses, all rehabilitation/replacement bid specifications, in their unincorporated areas, unless they've photos beyond said deadline. of which had to be located within the project bidding and construction and the accepted special entitlement status or have unincorporated areas of the county. grant closeout. opted to join an urban entitlement program. CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS Deadline for classifieds is He said that to qualify for the funding, As part of the proceedings, Fox recited Funding is available in four categories: Monday at 3:00 p.m. for the total household income of occupants of parts of the Fair Housing Act, which forbids commercial revitalization, economic Wednesday’s paper, and two of the 11 houses had to be between 0 discrimination based on race, creed, color, development, housing rehabilitation and Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. and 30 percent of the Area Median Income sex, religion, ethnicity, handicap, age, neighborhood revitalization. for Friday’s paper. Dead - (AMI); the income of three had to be national origin or family status. Overall, at least 70 percent of the state's line for Legal Advertise - ment is Monday at 3 p.m. between 30.1 and 50 percent of the AMI; and Following Fox's presentation, the funding must benefit low and moderate for Wednesday’s paper, the remaining six had to earn less than 80 commission approved four resolutions to income persons and must meet one of three and Wednesday at 3 p.m. percent of the AMI. accomplish the following: authorize the objectives: benefit low and moderate income for Friday’s paper. Fox said the county was okay because it submission of the application; authorize the persons, aid in the prevention or elimination $ 00 There will be a 10 charge had incorporated in its Housing Assistance use of the $50,000 in SHIP funding; of slum or blight, and meet urgent for Affidavits. Plan (HAP) the minimum green standards authorize the implementation of the long- community development needs. 4 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 VIEWPOINTS Letters To The Editor Deb’s Notes 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. Drop a note to: [email protected] Happy Birthday Today to (850) 431-4036. This event is Julianna French! sponsored by Tallahassee Memorial The family of the late Lettie Healthcare, Wolfson Children's Dixon Hall will hold a Hat & Suit Hospital of Jacksonville, The Players MyI heard the Thoughts news last night that engaged of in fraud.McCain And of course Sale from Lettie's extraordinary Center for Child Health and Safe John McCain died. The tributes have cleared by the Senate in 1991 of collection. The Sale Kids Big Bend. already started coming in. 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The McCain was captured in Vietnam 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22. “The Sound information. Farm Share will legislation, which restricted the and served his Country well at that of Murder” is directed by Jack "I distribute free food to residents from political Parties’ use of funds not time, refusing to be freed unless all didn't do it" Williams. surrounding counties. For more subject to federal limits was McCain’s Americans held with him were to be The Lunch and the Launch of information contact only signal achievement on Capitol freed with him. For this, I applaud him. Safe Kids Big Bend will be held [email protected] or Hill. My thoughts are, John McCain is from 12 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, [email protected] or The Keating Five. The scandal that resting in hell today. September 18 at the Goodwood sandra.porras-gutierrez nearly ended his Senate career. McCain George Pouliotte Museum and Gardens Carriage @myflfamilies.com or call became embroiled in the most House. 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For more a successful resource for this region. information about this particular Lunch will be provided. If you know event contact Marva at someone else who would like to be [email protected] or part of this event contact Child [email protected] or Health Promotion Special Felicia sandra.porras-gutierrez@ Green now to reserve by calling myflfamilies.com. Letter to my Boss I have enjoyed working here these past several years. You have paid me very well and given me benefits beyond belief. Have 3-4 months off per year and a pension plan that will pay my salary till the day I die and then pay my estate one year salary death bonus and then continue to pay my spouse my salary with increases until he (or she) dies and a health plan that most people can only dream of having i.e. no deductible whatsoever. Despite this, I plan to take the next 12-18 months to find a new position. During this time I will show up for work when it is convenient for me. In addition, I fully expect to draw my full salary and all the other perks associated with my current job. Oh yes, if my search for this new job proves fruitless, I will be coming back with no loss in pay or status. Before you say anything, remember that you have no choice in this matter. I can, and I will do this. Sincerely, Every Congressman/Senator running for re-election Are we stupid or what?

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Amazing Animals program in 2009, although he'd atAshley Hunter,the ECB Publishing, Rotary Inc. Club been active on the benefit of nature long before “You can be the best naturalist, you can be the Amazing Animals' official birth. best educator, but when you bring out a live animal, With a focus on getting into schools, libraries kids and adults love it,” said naturalist, teacher and and camps, Walls searches for ways to bring nature Community educator Jerry Walls during his presentation to the to today's youth, if today's youth are going into Monticello Rotary nature on their own. Prayer Breakfast Club on Friday, Walls offers over 20 different programs, such a August 24. “Animal Tracks – Nature Detective”, “More Bees on September 6 Please”, “Trees – Rivers of Life”, and “Amphibians Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. – The Amazing Double Life). A resident of Live Oak, FL, Walls brings his Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast will programs to local homeschool co-ops, schools, begin again after a summer hiatus for its attendees libraries, summer camps, birthday parties, museums on September 6. and anywhere else he can go to bring nature into According to Coordinator Gary Wright, a full focus. calendar has been established for another season of Walls describes himself as a 'salmon swimming monthly meetings. There are still a few openings upstream', swimming against a current that pushes for speakers, but locations are locked down. against him, that is focused on the future and doesn't Beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, September 6, look back or around to take in the beauty of our the meeting will be held at the First United natural world. Methodist Church, in the fellowship hall, 325 West “What I do is not a necessity. It's not Walnut Street. medicine. It's not an attorney,” said The Methodist Men’s Ministry will kickoff this Walls. “I know there's a need for first meeting for the 2018/2019 year by preparing a it.” delicious breakfast with all the trimmings. So far, he has had an amazing turn-out from the Alex Sanchez, CEO of the Florida Bankers Tallahassee area, and is looking to get more involved Association and a FOX Business News 'celebrity of in Jefferson County. sort,' has committed to be the first guest speaker. “We're losing our Earth,” said Walls. “When it's “It is with your support and the community at gone, it's gone.” large that this activity continues”, says Wright. “I ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, August 24, 2018 After his presentation before the Rotary Club, look forward to seeing you and breaking bread Walls brought his 'stars' of the show – a large together again.” One of the special guests at the Friday, August 24 Rotary meeting was this large Argentine Black and White Tegu and a young So, mark the date on your calendar now so that Argentine Black and White Tegu. Like Burmese alligator. you will be in attendance to this wonderfully Pythons and Lionfish, black and white Tegus like While circling the room and allowing each planned gathering. You will surely not want to miss this one are an invasive and nonnative species in Rotarian an opportunity to meet with his reptiles, this time with friends and good, Christian Florida. Unlike the Burmese Python, however, Walls provided more information about the programs fellowship. potential pet owners don't need permits or micro he offers as well as the animals themselves. Community Prayer Breakfast is held from 7 to chipping in their lizards in order to own a Tegu. The Florida Fishing and Wildlife Commission To learn more about Walls programs or book him 8 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month at a expresses high environmental, economic and for your event, visit him online at different location with a guest speaker and a social concerns regarding Tegus. amazinganimalsprogram.weebly.com. program. All are welcome to come and bring a guest. For more information contact Gary Wright at Walls is the creator behind the Amazing Animals (850) 997-5705 or (850) 933-5567. Program, an affordable and educational experience that introduces all ages to the wonders of nature and the animal kingdom. For Walls, it is a labor of love, since he offers his program at a cost that is usually less than three dollars per person; he doesn't do it to 'make a buck', Qualify and switch to the but rather to bring nature back to a generation that Most Loved Brand in Wireless. has grown up apart from the outdoors. Get T-Mobile service with a discount of at least $9.25 a month. “We're losing children to nature. They don't get Plan includes: outside the way they used • Unlimited Talk & Text to,” said Walls to the • No Annual Service Contract • $20.00/month before Lifeline discount Rotarians. “They don't climb trees like Are you eligible? You may qualify based on your income or if you’re currently eligible to receive public they used to, they don't get assistance such as Medicaid, Food Stamps (SNAP) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you’re a resident of federally recognized Tribal Lands, you may qualify for outdoors like they used to. Kids additional discounts. don't climb trees, they don't get in ditches, they don't catch See if you qualify and learn how to apply at www.T-Mobile.com/lifeline butterflies – they don't get or call 1-800-937-8997. outside.” Discounted wireless service is provided under the Lifeline assistance program. Walls even has a name for it: Nature Deficit Lifeline is a government assistance program that provides only eligible consumers Disorder. with discounted service that is nontransferable and is available for only one line per household. A household is defined, for purposes of the Lifeline program, as According to Walls, nature has become a part of any individual or group of individuals living at the same address who share income and expenses. T-Mobile offers Lifeline service only in areas where the company life that is no longer important to most people. has Eligible Telecommunications Carrier status. You may find more information “People don't understand what I do,” added Walls. about Lifeline and other wireless services available from T-Mobile USA, Inc., at www.T-Mobile.com. “They don't understand the importance of nature.” ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, August 24, 2018

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6 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 COMMUNITY NEWS CHURCH NEWS NOTES

[email protected] OR (850) 997-3568 August 31 September 5, 19 September meeting will Susie RuthSusie Ruth Jones, Jones 78, of Monticello, went home to Christ Episcopal Church First Presbyterian be held at First United be with the Lord on August 28, 2018. Food Share distribution Church hosts Methodist Church The funeral is 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on EaglesWings, an Fellowship Hall with Cody Pentecostal Holiness Church, 3812 Tram Road, the last Friday at 425 outreach ministry serving breakfast prepared by the Monticello, Florida 32344 with burial in the church North Cherry Street. the community, on the Methodist Men's Group. cemetery. The family will receive friends an hour Father Jim May, church first and third Wednesday Speaker will be Alex prior to the funeral at the church. pastor. from 9 to 11 a.m. Sanchez. The daughter of the late Charlie Eugene and September 1 Volunteers are always September 9 Bessie Estelle Allman Horner, she was born in New Bethel AME needed to distribute food Friendship Missionary Monticello on April 29, 1940. She was a retired Data Church will host its last items and to donate non- Baptist Church will host Entry Supervisor II with the State of Florida and a Quarterly Conference for perishable food items. a Family and Friends faithful member at Cody Pentecostal Holiness Church. the year, beginning at 9 Contact Coordinator Day at 3 p.m. on Sunday She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, sewing and especially cooking. a.m. on Saturday with JoAnne Arnold at (850) with guest speaker Rev. She is survived by her children, Mary Jane Vann, William Harley Jones, Jr. (Ann), Presiding Elder Lee E. 997-2252 or Paxton Rogers, pastor at Valinda Karen Buzbee (Neal); grandchildren, William Harley “TJ’ Jones, III, Benjamin Plummer of the eagleswingsmonticello St. Paul Missionary Neal Buzbee, Nicholas Delano Buzbee (Windsor), Megan Nichole Vann; great- Tallahassee Monticello @yahoo.com. Rev. R.C. Baptist Church. Rev. grandchildren, Addeline Rose Buzbee and Lilianna Kate Buzbee. Also surviving are District bringing the Griffin III, church pastor. Cassaundra Brockman, sisters-in-law, Norma Jean Horner, Peggy Horner and Ernestine Horner; and numerous message. Rev. Jimmie F. September 6 pastor. (850) 688-5865 nieces and nephews. Dickey, pastor. Community Prayer September 11 She is preceded in death by her brothers, Leroy Horner, Leonard Horner, Julian September 2 Breakfast is held from 7 Jefferson County Horner, Jack Horner and David Horner. Friendship Missionary to 8 a.m. on the first Ministerial Association Susie Ruth will be dearly missed and her children want to say "Thank you Momma Baptist Church will Thursday of the month at will meet on the second th for your unconditional love, your support, and all you did for us and the family." celebrate its 120 a different location with Tuesday at the Brick Memorial donations may be made to Cody Pentecostal Holiness Church. Online Anniversary at 3 p.m. on a guest speaker and a House Eatery at 8 a.m. to condolences may be expressed at abbeyfh.com. Sunday with guest program. All are discuss upcoming speaker, Rev. Shirley A. welcome to come and community events. Washington, pastor at bring a guest. For more Churches and community Woman’s Club seeking Pine Grove Missionary information contact are stronger when they Baptist Church. Rev. Coordinator Gary Wright cooperate and meet new members Cassaundra Brockman, at (850) 997-5705 or together. Rev. Sean pastor. (850) 688-5865 (850) 933-5567. The Vickers, FBC pastor.

local festivities and events including: the Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. annual County Watermelon Festival The Monticello Woman’s Club Luncheon & Fashion Show, Main Street (MWC) is having a membership drive and Monticello Florida events, Downtown COMMUNITY CALENDAR invites all the local ladies to consider Halloween and Christmas events, Tour of joining for a fun-filled year of activities Homes and other activities requested [email protected] OR (850) 997-3568 planned by the newly elected officers and throughout the year. members. The club promotes education through August 31 Saturday afternoon, and tone 94.8) All are invited The mission of the MWC is literature and encourages awareness Rotary meets at 12 p.m. the artist will be to tone in and licensed community-oriented. Members raise funds through its guest speakers at monthly on Fridays at the available to talk about operators are urged to and redistribute those funds to different lunch meetings. Jefferson Senior Citizens her art on display. The check in. For text alerts community organizations and to A historical library defining the past Center for a meeting, exhibit will be on display of Club news and events individual community needs. Some of 100 years of the Monticello Woman’s program and lunch. For though the month of to your smart phone text those needs include: NFCC Scholarship, Club Activities is maintained within the more information contact September. Regular JEFFARES to 84483. For for county resident students only; books to Clubhouse. President Matt Coniglio Gallery hours are from information contact Andy children, from Pre-K and up; sending a The historic Woman’s Clubhouse, at (850) 566-0271. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Rudd at (850) 694-6006 child to 4-H Cherry Lake Camp; Refuge located at 975 East Dogwood Street, is August 31 Wednesdays and or [email protected]. House, towards its abused spouse available to rent and can accommodate Monticello Jamboree Saturdays, or you may September 3 program; Jefferson County Humane receptions, showers, reunions and the like. Band performs at 7 p.m. call (850) 997-3311 for Happy Labor Day! This Society, Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center Anyone interested in rental information on Fridays at 625 South an appointment. Jefferson is a district-wide school and Wag the Dog Thrift Shop; gift bags to can contact any officer for availability and Water Street. Join for Arts is located at 575 holiday for all Jefferson the elderly for the holidays; A Doctor’s scheduling. dance music, door prizes, West Washington Street, County (Somerset and Heart, donating medical supplies and If you are interested in becoming a soft drinks and snacks. with parking in the rear Aucilla) students. clothing; and Christmas bicycles for area member, or if you have questions, contact This is a nonprofit of the building. For those September 3 children, a program honoring the late Dianne Braren at (850) 264-6533, Jennifer charitable event; having questions or VFW Post 251 Auxiliary Sheriff David Hobbs. King at (850) 443-9887 or Deborah donations are accepted. concerns contact Susan at 6:30 p.m. on the first MWC members also participate in D’Attile at (954) 325-7308. For more information Rissman at srissman4766 Monday at the Learning contact Darlene Aldrich @embarqmail.com. Center on Marvin Street. at (850) 556-5218. Come September 2 Contact member Mary out and learn to line VFW Post 251 meets at 5 Madison at (850) 210- dance. p.m. on the first Sunday 7090 for more September 1 at the Learning Center on information. Jefferson Arts will host Marvin Street. Contact September 4 the Opening Reception of Ned Hill at (850) 339- Community Friends of 'Growing Wild,' a 5524 for more Jefferson County will Profusion of Wildflowers information. meet at the RJ Bailar by Anne Hempel from 2 September 3 Public Library at 6 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, EOC Amateur Radio on the first Tuesday of September 1 in the Operators net call at 8 each month to empower Gallery. Light p.m. on Mondays on individuals to change refreshments will be repeater WX4JEF their communities made available on (145.430, minus offset, pl through education and involvement. For more information contact Franklin Brooks at (850) 509-7506 or Ann Herring at (850) 997-2463. September 4 Monticello Woman’s Club at 11:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday at the clubhouse on East Pearl Street for a program, lunch, and a meeting. Contact President Diane Braren at (850) 264-6533 for more information. September 4, 18 Knitters & Crocheters Group meets at 10 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday at the RJ Bailar Public Library. Bring your projects to work. Someone is available to help. Contact Nancy 997--8292 Banks at (850) 948-2829 for more information. COMMUNITY NEWS JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 • 7 Children's Advil recalled Chamber offers free Business Website Workshop due to overdose concerns Debbie Snapp Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. ECB Publishing, Inc. Pfizer Consumer Health, a division of Pfizer, Inc., the producer of children's The Monticello Jefferson County Chamber Advil, has recalled one lot of their bubblegum flavored, 4-oz bottles of of Commerce is offering a free Business children's Advil after receiving customer complaints that the provided dosage Website Workshop at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, cup for the Advil is marked in teaspoons, while the instructions provided on the Sept. 19 at the Chamber location, 420 West medication's label are described in milliliters (mL). Washington Street. After looking into the situation, Pfizer This is the third monthly workshop of this concluded that the unmatched dosage cup and kind hosted by the Chamber; the other two dosage instructions could result in the chance of were very well received by the membership. a potential and accidental overdose. Chamber member Christine Golden of The medication bottles were distributed CLGolden Webcode will conduct this class and nationwide to wholesalers, retailers and will be discussing social media, Christine Golden distributers throughout the United States business.google.com, mailchimp, websites and between May and June of this year. more. Other discussion topics are welcome. Contact Chamber Executive Katrina “Pfizer, Inc. places the utmost emphasis on Richardson at (850) 997-5552 if you plan to attend. patient safety and product quality at every step in the manufacturing and supply chain process,” reads the press release issued by the company. Our newest All businesses who sell the bubblegum flavored Advil have been advised to remove the product from their shelves. In addition, consumers who have experienced any problems with the recalled Advil are advised to contact their healthcare provider. Ticket winners! 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was,” said McRae. “When they fired Ashley Hunter that thing up, the floor would get hot, ECB Publishing, Inc. the wall – which was one of the It was the first brick schoolhouse original walls of the old school built in Florida, its history dates all building – would get so hot you the way back to 1852 – 166 years could hardly put your hand on it. ago – and the original bricks used to But, in the wintertime, that was a construct the school house were all nice, toasty room.” handmade in Jefferson County at the All the 1915 renovations cost George Taylor Plantation. $21,000. On Wednesday, August 22, the By 1922, the school was old Jefferson High School was the growing. subject of discussion during the The high school published their Photo Courtesy of Florida Memory week's Kiwanis Meeting. first annual (yearbook), which was The Old Jefferson High School (formerly called Monticello High School) Bill McRae led the discussion by named The Perian. was the topic of the program at the Monticello Kiwanis Club meeting on sharing the history of the school- McRae showed a copy of The Wednesday, August 22. Former teacher at Jefferson High School and former house, as well as a brief overlook at Perian, and a flip-through revealed Superintendent of Jefferson County Schools, Bill McRae, and Jefferson the grants that had been obtained and the goals, hopes and history of that County native and Rotarian, Bill Douglas, shared about the history of the school, the progress made towards renovating the old school building and the work that had been made in order year's graduating class as well as an estimation on what it will take to complete the renovation process. This to bring back to life a crumbling pictures, class poems, and ads from photograph of the school was taken sometime during the 1930s, when the treasure. several business establishments that school was still in use. McRae is a former are still common names around town. Superintendent of Schools for the By 1933, the growth of the beams supporting the roof structure More Historic Preservation Jefferson County School District as school had resulted in the need for and there were termites throughout Grants followed after the well as a former teacher at the old another school, an elementary the west and east wings. schoolhouse was listed on the high school in the days when it still school, to be built. “Pigeons were our biggest National Register of Historic Places. served as an educational institute for In 1938, the school printed their problem,” said McRae, who was In 2000-2001 a $299,000 grant was the county's students. second annual – this time titled The School Superintendent at the time. awarded to the district, followed by a McRae began his presentation by Jeffercello. In this annual, of which “We had two or three hundred $331,000 in 2002. sharing a bit about the school's birth McRae also had a copy, some pigeons roosting and nesting in the “A lot of work has gone on in and the events that led to it being familiar faces and names could be attic of the old building.” that building now,” said McRae. “All constructed. seen and noted, such as Monticello's With the large colony of pigeons the grants we (school district) had, According to McRae, the school Iwo Jima hero, Ernest “Boots” only adding to everything else, the we fixed a lot of things in there; was paid for by the community, Thomas. schoolhouse was beginning to reach repaired rotten wood and the especially the Masons and Odd a point of dire straits. walls....Those grants were a lot of Fellows Organizations within After a series of inspections and work, but it was worth every penny.” Jefferson County; the deal made with surveys, the old Jefferson High A third grant was received in the groups was that they would have School was ordered to close their 2006 for $347,000. a 100 year lease for the second floor doors in 1985, as it was no longer Some time after the 2006 grant, of the school – which, at the time deemed safe for students. Jefferson County purchased the was nothing more than a large open Those enrolled at the high school schoolhouse from the School space. were moved to the buildings built District, transferring the care, “Long before the 100 year lease behind original schoolhouse, and life keeping and reconstruction into the ran out, they built their own building, resumed. County Commissioners hands. moved out and it became one big Though, it resumed without the According to McRae, the school,” added McRae. old schoolhouse structure, which was building sat empty and untouched for The schoolhouse existed for 63 called the 'A Building' after the state a couple of years before then-Clerk years before it had its first bout of numbered all the school buildings on of the Court Kirk Reams decided to major renovations in 1915; the the Jefferson High School campus. renew the renovation process on the western and eastern point of the “Now, the old high school was old building. building added new wings, complete sitting there all by itself; locked up, At this point, Jefferson County with a basement under each wing, empty, not in use,” said McRae. citizen of 40 years and Rotarian Bill cement porches on both the front and McRae was superintendent, and Douglas joined McRae to provide back of the schoolhouse were added, said that he had attempted to find a information about the renovation the large white columns were built, way to fix the old building, but never related undertakings that the county classrooms were added in both wings ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, found the way (or the funds) to had performed as the current owners and floors, indoor restrooms were August 22, 2018 completely bring the building back of the schoolhouse. added for the first time into the into service. In 2015, the county received Bill Douglas, a guest speaker, building, and electricity was a new Rotarian and longtime resident of Then, in 1998, Jefferson County their first grant for ‘A’ Building, aspect added to the school during the Jefferson County, shared details on resident Tim Perry informed the which was a $350,000 Historical 1915 renovations. the recent development at the old Jefferson County School Board about Preservation Grant. Another addition during that high school following the county Florida's Historic Preservation Grant. With that grant, the renovation year's renovations was a boiler that taking ownership of the school. “It sounded great,” said McRae. team went into the center part of the Douglas is the architect hired by the was placed in the western wing – However, there was one major main school building and rebuilt the Jefferson County Board of directly under the classroom McRae Commissioners to oversee the problem: submissions for the grant center to be able to hold the load of would later teach. renovation of the old high school's were due the next week, and the people that will be required after the “That boiler was there before I ‘A’ Building. grant was heavy in text. building is complete. Near where the Kilpatrick McRae didn't believe it was “When you walk into the Auditorium now stands, an possible to have the grant completed building, you'll see that it's soft and elementary school was constructed in time for the submission deadline. you can feel it move. When you and assisted in easing the weight of “A few days later, my wife walks cross over that threshold to the center students, as the enrollments into my office and she said 'that grant section, it is [firm]. You can jump up continued to grow for the Jefferson that Tim [Perry] was talking about? and down, you could put an elephant High School. I've been looking at it and I've gone in there,” said Douglas. In 1957, the second floor was out and found all the information and In 2016, another $525,000 grant renovated again; this time, a hall ran I'm filling this thing out. I think I can was obtained to take care of the through the main portion and divided get a grant together that I can turn in elevator shaft, electrical 'rough ends' the library from the Home next week.'” and miscellaneous exterior Economics classrooms. With a willing volunteer to put restorations. In 1972, tragedy struck as the together the grant, the Jefferson A third grant was received by the elementary school that was built School District moved forward – and county in 2017 – which is the grant behind the high school burned down the grant submission was accepted. that the current restoration process is and was a compete loss. In 1999, the Jefferson County still drawing funds from. “It burned to the ground on a School District received their first With the 2017 grant, the old Sunday night, following a football grant towards the renovating of the boiler was removed due to it game where Jefferson beat Chipley now-closed schoolhouse – over 10 containing asbestos. The walls, first 21-20 in the semi-finals in the state years after the school had shut its story ceiling and basement structure play-offs,” said McRae. “We blamed doors. was also completely removed in that fire on Chipley. But, I don't think “That was probably the order to make repairs and add ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, they burned it down.” beginning of the saving of ‘A’ drainage for the water table under the August 22, 2018 Four years later, in 1976, the Building,” said McRae. basement. Ultimately, all the Kilpatrick Auditorium was built After being awarded the structure that was removed will be Bill McRae, a former where the elementary schoolhouse $375,000 grant, the school district rebuilt, Douglas says. Superintendent of Schools in went about removing the colony of Throughout the renovations done Jefferson County, provided a once stood. presentation regarding the Old “In 1980, the old ‘A’ Building infested pigeon and enclosing the by the county, the mindset to Jefferson High School (located on was beginning to show it's age,” said attic so the birds would also stay out. preserve and not throw out and dated Washington Street). McRae, who is McRae. “Those pigeons still fly around materials has been paramount. a former teacher at the old high By this point, the schoolhouse and try to get into that building. You Some of the ceramic bathroom school, shared a history of the was already 128 years old. It had drive by and look up there, you'll still toilets and sinks that were installed school as well as information see those pigeons trying to get in,” in 1915 were still in use when the regarding to slow progress towards water leaks, the slate tiles on the roof its completion. were weighing down the old wood added McRae. See HIGH SCHOOL page 9 HISTORY JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 • 9

HIGH SCHOOL and we are only about not halfway from page 8 through,” added Douglas, further school was shut down in 1985. Many explaining that since all the repairs original radiators were also still have been made in small increments, within the building when the county the cost for labor and materials have

took over the renovations, and all of gone up throughout the years and those original accessories are being have resulted in escalated costs. kept to eventually return to the “Right now, the county is building and show for historical searching for other means to augment context. the state grants so maybe we can “The idea is to not throw finish it a bit quicker.” anything away – we want to reuse it,” Already, $3.8 million has been said Douglas. deposited into the old Jefferson High While the old Jefferson High School – but it is nowhere near School has seen progress and made complete; in fact, Douglas' gains to be once more an aspect of estimations add another $4 million to historical pride, it still has a long way the funds that will be needed to bring to go. the high school back to it's former “Total, where we stand right now, glory, as long as the price for labor is the state grants through the school and materials don't continue to board amount to $1.8 million. With rapidly escalate. If they do, that $4 the added county grants it is $3.8 million estimation may end up rising million,” said Douglas. as well. 70 August 31, 1948 That $3.8 million is already over After the completion, there is no YEARS The Misses Wilhelmina Anderson, Lucille Simmons and what the school district expected doubt that 'Building A' will be a ago Ava Ruth Sawyer spent last weekend at Jacksonville Beach. repair costs to amount to in 1999, historical marvel for Jefferson 1948 when they provided an estimate of $2 County, but the completion may be million. far off and cost the county greatly August 31, 1968 “When we started the first grant before it is all said and done. 50 Those from Monticello attending a soil conservation in 1999, when we estimated what is “It's a building that really needs YEARS meeting were John Finlayson; T.B. Bird, Jr and Frank was going to cost, we were at $2.6 to be saved and we saved it,” said ago Norris. million. Here we are, 20 years later, Douglas. “This is really a little gem.” 1968

August 31, 1978 ABORIGINAL HISTORY Central Telephone customers in the Jefferson County area will save 35 percent on all long distance calls placed on Labor AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 7 40 Day, said John Fain, customer services manager. YEARS Several efforts will be made this weekend to raise money ago for the Muscular Dystrophy drive, beginning with Jaycee’s August 31, 2009: Florida’s Gov. Crist signed a 20-year gambling pact with the 1978 roadblock on the courthouse circle, Saturday morning from 10 Seminole tribe, which agreed to pay Florida $12.5 million a month for 30 months for to 12. running, currently illegal, slot machines and blackjack games. September 1, 1875: The U.S. government attempts to purchase Paha Sapa (the Black Hills) and fails. Second Sioux War erupts after the Sioux refuse to sell the lands north August 31, 1988 of the Platte to the federal government. The Jefferson County High School cheerleading squads September 2, 1779: General John Sullivan, and his force of 4,500 men continue their have welcomed Elizabeth Shelly, a former 4-year high school attacks on Native Americans in New York who he suspects are British Allies. His cheerleader, as a new sponsor. forces level Catherine's Town. September 3, 1783: The Treaty of Paris is signed by the United States and Great September 2, 1988 Britain. Congress will ratify the treaty on January 14, 1784. Robert Nutting, resident agent in charge from U.S. Drug September 4, 1863: The Concow-Maidu had ancestral homes in the Butte County Enforcement Administration, gives Sheriff Ken Fortune area of northern California. Eventually, they were forced to move to different lands. checks representing appreciation for cooperation extended by Many die or are killed along the way to these distant, hostile places. One group of local deputies during a Bay County drug seizure. 461 Concows leaves Chico, but only 277 will survive the two-week trip to Round Valley. A bicycling group of thirty riders traveling form San Diego September 5, 1877: 0 Crazy Horse killed - Oglala Sioux, Crazy Horse, is fatally 3 YEARS peddled their way to Monticello on Monday. Monticello was bayoneted by a U.S. soldier after resisting confinement in a guardhouse at Fort ago one of the group’s last stops before reaching its destination in Robinson, Nebraska. A year earlier, Crazy Horse was among the Sioux leaders who 1988 Jacksonville. defeated George Armstrong Custer’s Seventh Cavalry at the Battle of Little Bighorn in Montana Territory. The battle, in which 265 members of the Seventh Cavalry, Army National Guard Private Devan R. Duncan, son of including Custer, were killed, was the worst defeat of the U.S. Army in its long history Peggy Duncan of Monticello, has completed basic training at of warfare with the Native Americans. After the victory at Little Bighorn, U.S. Army Fort Benning in Columbus, GA. forces led by Colonel Nelson Miles pursued Crazy Horse and his followers. His tribe suffered from cold and starvation, and on May 6, 1877, Crazy Horse surrendered to The County now has a fully chartered Jefferson County General George Crook at the Red Cloud Indian Agency in Nebraska. He was sent to Democratic Women’s club, as the group’s charter was Fort Robinson, where he was killed in a scuffle with soldiers who were trying to presented last week by State President Gwen Humphries. imprison him in a cell. September 6, 1778: Ohio, a network of trails leading from Detroit and the Illinois settlements, (British) to Fort Pitt and Kentucky, was the scene of many skirmishes, August 28, 1998 and the famous exploits of George Rogers Clark, Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton and As part of the 650 cultural grants totalling more than $26.3 William Crawford. Their opponents included Sir Henry ("Hair-Buyer") Hamilton and million awarded in the state this year, the Opera House the renegades, Simon Girty, Alexander McKee and Matthew Elliott. Fort Laurens received $8,083 for upcoming programs. was constantly under Native American attack and was evacuated in August, 1779. September 7, 1972: The Commissioner of Indian Affairs in a memorandum extended Shirley Washington was named Volunteer of the Year this federal recognition to the Chippewa tribe of Sault Ste. Marie in Northern Michigan. week by the board of directors of the Jefferson Senior Center. The meaning of this federal recognition was further clarified in a memorandum by 20 YEARS the Associate Solicitor for Indian Affairs on February 27, 1974. ago September 2, 1998 1998 Army National Guard Pvt. Dallas S. Campbell has graduated from advanced individual training (AIT) as an infantryman at Fort Benning in Columbus, GA.

August 29, 2008 In the property appraiser race, Democratic challenger Angela Gray received 2,538 votes (59.7 percent) to David 1997: Diana, Ward’s 1,707 votes (40.2 percent). Gray must now face Princess of Republican candidate SW Ellis in the November election. Wales, dies in a car crash in a 10 road tunnel in YEARS September 3, 2008 Paris ago In the continual effort to better serve and inform the 2008 citizens of Jefferson County, Sheriff David Hobbs and his staff are currently in the process of creating a website. 1897: Thomas Edison patents the Kinetoscope Steve Weeks is the new Transportation Mechanic at [kinetographic Aucilla Christian Academy. camera], a device which produces mov- ing pictures. BringBrBBrig usu youryouy ur r old,ool ldl d brok ok kenen, and d outdatedout t at ed d jewelr ew wwelr eelry - wew wwill l giveg vev e you ou u topto p dollar lar in cash, sh, h orr you uur r piecpiece i ec c e cancac n be refurbished efu d too lookllo ok k newn w again!

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kitchen. What is the climate? Will food spoil? Is there a possibility that vermin or insects can infiltrate the room and access food? These factors will dictate whether to have closed cabinets, air-tight bins or open shelves or if other modifications must be made to the room prior to building.

Choose the type of pantry Accessibility is essential in a pantry. Everything should be easily reached and grabbed as needed without having to move too many things. Ideally, according to a recent survey from the National foods should be arranged in a single layer so that all Metro Editorial Association of Home Builders, a kitchen pantry is the items can be viewed at a glance. Shelves of various Many homeowners wish they had more storage most desirable kitchen feature for buyers in the depths and heights can accommodate items of space, and kitchens are one area where people market for a new home. different sizes. Adjustable shelves are ideal because seemingly can always use more storage. According to a 2016 survey from ReportLinker, they can be modified as foods change. Sliding Despite a desire for more kitchen space, until 98 percent of Americans say cooking at home is their drawers can improve reach in cabinets. recently, kitchen pantries fell out of favor. Builders preferred way to prepare a meal. And despite the wide In smaller spaces, French door-style reach-in and architects may have thought that close proximity array of restaurants, prepared meals and fast food cabinets are convenient and flexible. In complete to supermarkets as well as multi-use cabinets in options nearby, more than one-third of people cook at kitchen remodels or new constructions, walk-in kitchens would offset the need for pantries. But home daily, with nearly 50 percent cooking between pantries offer the most space and flexibility. three and six days a week. In order to accommodate for spending more time Must-have features in the kitchen, homeowners are directing additional Pantries serve different functions in different attention to kitchen preparation and storage features. homes. For the bulk shopper, a pantry with plenty of In fact, one recent trend in kitchen renovations is room for large items will be needed. 850-997-1360 creating custom-designed pantries. Lighting can be beneficial in all pantries. Lights www.SWEllisRealtors.com can improve visibility when trying to locate items. [email protected] SW ELLIS, REALTOR® , GRI, CLG Locate the appropriate space Others prefer an outlet for charging hand-held ePro, ABR, TRC CRS, SFR, MOBILE NOTARY, SIGNING AGENT Ideally, pantries should be in or adjacent to the vacuums or other small appliances. Counter space in kitchen. But not every home layout allows for this the pantry enables homeowners to unload groceries 1623 W. WASHINGTON HWY. • MONTICELLO, FL 32344 setup. Some homeowners need to move storage directly onto pantry shelves. pantries into the garage, For pantries located outside of the kitchen, built- the basement or a in freezers can maximize storage possibilities, mud/laundry room. especially for those who freeze-and-eat Various factors after bulk shopping ventures. should be considered Pantries are popular features that before placing a homeowners can customize depending pantry outside a on their storage needs and the amount of time they spend in their kitchens. pantry is the most desirable kitchen feature for buyers in the market for a new home. HOMEOWNER’S GUIDE JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 • 11

Air conditioner buying guide measurement expresses how many BTUs can be and then comparing it against BTU guidelines for Metro Editorial removed from the air per hour, essentially reflecting particular air conditioner units is a great way to Window air conditioning units help people who how well heat can be extracted from a room and ensure you find the right window unit. According to do not have a central cooling system stay cool when cooled by the unit. the home improvement experts at Lowes, the temperatures rise. While it may seem like having the highest BTU following are the advised BTU ratings matched up When shopping for window air conditioners, rating would always be ideal, this isn’t always the with room sizes: consumers will no doubt encounter the acronym case. Cooling a room too quickly with an oversized • 150 to 350 sq. ft.: 5,000 to 8,000 BTUs BTU. BTU stands for British Thermal Unit, which is unit may result in the appliance having to cycle on • 350 to 550 sq. ft.: 8,000 to 12,000 BTUs a traditional measurement of heat, defined as the and off frequently, eventually overworking the air • 550 to 1,050 sq. ft.: 12,000 to 18,500 BTUs amount of heat required to raise the temperature of conditioner’s compressor and potentially shortening • 1,050 to 1,600 sq. ft.: 18,500 to 25,000 BTUs. one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit at sea its life span. Other factors will influence cooling capability as level. While BTUs may make sense when Similarly, using a unit that doesn’t have enough well. Consider whether a room gets a lot of sun or determining heat output of gas grills or the warming BTUs will prevent the air conditioner from making a shade, and then adjust the BTU rating accordingly. capacity of a heating appliance, just what do heating room comfortable, potentially compelling users to Second-story rooms may have more ambient heat. units have to do with air conditioners? run the appliance in excess. Also, the number of occupants in a room may drive According to Compact Appliance, when BTUs Instead, consumers need to find the right unit for up the temperature, which may require purchasing a are used in relation to air conditioning systems, the their needs. Measuring the square footage of a room large unit.

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In a continuing effort to make the high school football season more competitive, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has announced a few changes to the football playoff system. Last year, the FHSAA instituted a point system for determining playoff participation for teams in Class 1A. This year, the point system remains, with some minor changes. The first change is that teams will be rewarded a potential greater number of points for scheduling more challenging opponents. The points awarded for winning games remains the same as last season. However, the points for losing games to better opponents has changed. For instance, if a team loses to an opponent who wins more than 80 percent of their games, that losing team is awarded 35 points. If a team defeats another team that wins less than 39 percent of their games, they get the same 35 points. Up to three bonus points are awarded for each opponent played that participated in the playoffs during the previous two years. Three bonus points can also be awarded for scheduling teams that were listed in the top 25 end of the year MaxPreps or USA Today final expert football rank- ings. A maximum of three points per game can be awarded. So, a team can get more points by losing to a better team than by beating a weaker team. Another change is in the number of teams participating in the playoffs. Whereas last season, the top four teams (based on point totals) from each region were in the playoffs, this year the top six teams (based on point totals) will be in the playoffs. At the end of the regular season, the top two teams from each region will receive a first-round bye. In the first round, the number three seeded team will host the number six team. The number four seeded team will host the number five team. In the second round, the number one seed will host the lowest remaining seed team. The number two seed team will host the next lowest remaining seed team. Jefferson Somerset remains in Region Two for Class 1A. The other seven teams in Region Two include: Blountstown, Cottondale, Franklin County, Liberty County, Port St. Joe, Sneads and Wewahitchka. Sam's 50 Free Haircuts/ Supplies another success

Story Submitted by Mary Madison “The August 11 Madison Avenue for Kids Foundation's Free Haircuts/School Supply giveaway was another success,” stated event coordinator Mary Madison, mother of Jefferson County native Sam Madison, Jr., who offered the haircuts and school supplies to young men in grades PK through 12 at no cost to them or their families. Mary expressed the pleasure it has been to coordinate “Jr's” (as he is affectionately called by her as well as Sam Madison, Jr.'s family and peers) outreach, and giveaways over the 15 years, beginning in 2003. With his annual Educational Photo submitted Partnership Rallies (5 years), the first Pictured above is the 29th one-day Professional Football Camp for Backpack Recipient, Devonte 100 students at no cost, corporate Hawkins (seated in chair), with Mary sponsors and Jefferson County Sam Fans Madison and barber Kendrick and Friends paying the cost ($25) of each Norton. participant and all proceeds going to the Jefferson County Recreation Park to purchase youth equipment; a Bed, Bath and Beyond Brunch for young ladies and their mothers; and of course, his current event. “I've always tried to instill in my children [and] grandchildren, not to live a 'cosmetic' life – looking good on the surface with nothing good on the inside to show your beauty on the outside from within,” stated Mary. “They all have caring, good hearts.” “I would like to give a decade of heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Angela Gray for her school supplies partnership contributions. I personally told her how proud I was of her giving spirit when I read of her donating her hair. Thanks goes to Barber Kendrick Norton for his decade of cutting and for bringing Barber Teree Dunlap in to the partnership,” added Mary Madison. The traditional 29th Backpack Recipient was Devonte Hawkins. Besides the school supplies, Devonte received the backpack filled with other items including socks, varied personal hygiene products, flip flops, a dictionary, index cards, post-it notes, legal pads, highlighters, a word search book, and additional note paper, tablets and composition books. The number 29 originated from Sam Madison, Jr.'s NFL Jersey number when he played with the Miami Dolphins and the New York Giants. Another annual event Sam conducts in April is the Sam Madison Series of the North Florida Classic of the 7 vs. 7 Tournament Qualifier. This three-day event brings high school teams in the local area and north, west areas to compete for individual team trophies while trying to qualify and to move to the national championship. Sam has retired from playing football on the field, but his football involvement is stronger than when he played. He is assistant defensive coach at his older son, Kellen's high school – The Saint Thomas Aguinas Raiders; before pre-season, NFL coaches invite him to coach their Cornerbacks and now that preseason has begun, he announces games for the Dolphins on local media. Football is his passion and career. FARM AND OUTDOORS JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 • 13 Dirty Pecan raises $13k TODAYS FARMER to send more kids to camp

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Danielle Sprague Pictured in front row, from left to right, are: John Webb, Ray’nesiah Jefferson County Extension Hawkins, Tamirical Crumity, Haley Holmes, Tessia Brookins, Nicholas Brookins, London White, Petra Brookins, Alexis Costanzo, Isabella Costanzo Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent and Betsy Barfield. Pictured in back row, from left to right, are: John Lily, (850) 342-0187 • [email protected] Alexis Hawkins, Rick Ashton (Dirty Pecan blogger), Genesis Johnson, Aaliyah Smith and Fantasia Hawkins. focused events such as 4-H Preparing for the Fall Garden Story Submitted University, County Council, 4-H On the first weekend of March Showcase, Leadership Adventure this year, over 400 cyclists from Weekend, NW District Teen Retreat, across the country travelled to and Southern Regional Teen Monticello to ride together on North Leadership Conference. Florida and South Georgia’s pristine John Lilly, Extension and 4-H dirt roads in support of the Jefferson director for Jefferson County, says he County 4-H. The Dirty Pecan ride is has witnessed 4-H make a huge free, but thanks to the donations difference in a teen's life. "I'm so from cyclists who attended the event, grateful to our sponsors and and generous sponsorships from community leaders who make this local businesses, $13,000 was raised, event such a success." which helped 103 kids go to the 4-H Halsey Beshears, owner of Bird camp at Cherry Lake recently, who Legs Bicycles, and the presenting otherwise wouldn’t have been able to sponsor for Dirty Pecan, said, “We attend. are pleased to be the major sponsor "My hope is that 4-H Camp will for the Dirty Pecan since it’s open their eyes to new wonders," inception five years ago. Part of our said Jefferson County Commissioner mission at Bird Legs Bicycle is to Betsy Barfield, who, along with John promote good health, friendships, Webb of Tallahassee, founded the positive experiences, outdoor life Believe it or not, fall is around the corner and that means it’s time to start Dirty Pecan event five years ago as a and most of all FUN!” thinking about a fall vegetable garden! Fall in Jefferson County is a wonderful fundraiser for the local 4-H club. The next Dirty Pecan will be time for leafy greens, onions, and salad crops such as lettuce, arugula, and At Cherry Lake camp, the held Saturday, March 2, 2019. In spinach as well as numerous other cool-season vegetables. children learn about the addition to the 150, 100, 80 and 60 Garden site selection and soil preparation are two important components to environment, technology, shooting mile options, next year’s event will any productive garden. Select a garden site that is well-drained and gets at least sports, outdoor cooking, and also feature a 200-mile route. six hours of sunlight. If you’re planting your fall garden in an area that was used leadership. "These kids for a spring or summer garden, be sure to get rid of any dead or diseased plants. deserve every Remove any weed growth and prepare the soil by tilling or plowing to a depth of advantage we can give 6-8 inches. them to grow up and If spring and summer crops were heavily fertilized, you may not need to be successful members make a pre-plant fertilizer application. If you’re unsure, you may want to have of our community," your soil re-tested to check the pH level and to determine which nutrients you Barfield said. may need to add. Soil pH is important because it determines how available In addition to The Jefferson Journal nutrients are to plants. An ideal soil pH is between 5.5 and 7.0. Add a fresh layer camp scholarships, of organic matter such as animal manure, compost, rotted leaves and/or proceeds from Dirty commercial soil mixes. Pecan also helped over Fish & Game If you’re interested in learning more about fall vegetable gardening, come on 75 children, who down to the Extension Office and join us for our Fall Backyard Gardening demonstrated Feeding Series! This is a two-part series that will run from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 20 and 6 leadership skills, to 8 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Jefferson County Extension Office (2729 W. attended leadership Chart Washington Hwy, How to use: the major and minor Monticello, FL 32344). feeding times for each day are listed The first session will below. The major feeding times are focus on garden site the best for the sportsman and last selection, soil preparation about 2 hours, the minor feeding times and fertilization. The can also have good success, second session will but last only about 1 hour. discuss fall planting and gardening techniques, The Week of beneficial and harmful Aug 31 - Sept. 7, 2018 insects found in the garden, and integrated Major Feed Times are marked by an asterisk (*) pest management. Aug 31 11:01AM Sept 4 12:52AM Participants will get *3:57AM 7:28AM hands-on experience 10:36PM 3:06PM seeding vegetables seeds *4:21PM 7:57PM and leave with some for their garden. Sept 1 ---- Sept 5 1:49AM Please call the *4:45AM 8:27AM Extension Office at (850) 12:00PM 4:05PM 342-0187 to register. The *5:10PM 8:58PM cost for both evenings is $10 and refreshments will Sept 2 11:16PM Sept 6 2:52AM be provided. For more 5:36AM 9:28AM information on the 1:01PM 5:02PM gardening series or on 6:03PM 9:59PM backyard gardening, contact the Jefferson Sept 3 12:01AM Sept 7 3:58AM County Extension Office 6:30AM 10:28AM at (850) 342-0187 or by 2:03PM 5:53PM email at dsprague@ufl. 6:59PM ---- edu. 14 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 TV WEEKLY

My Happy Time is Dead

Phil Philips (voice of Bill Barretta) knows the Happytime Murders, I found a lot of adult and very By Paul Hall Happytime gang. His brother worked on the show, little humor. Much of the film tries to shock instead My youth was filled with songs about rainbows and he hung out with the cast. But more of entertain. And it's the amount of entertaining that and what's on the other side. Frogs weren't gross, importantly, Phil used to be a cop. He worked is lacking. and pigs always got what they wanted – especially alongside Detective Connie Edwards (Melissa I will say, I found the credit sequence when it came to their man. Ah, it was a happy time McCarthy) until an unfortunate incident that interesting, so stick around – it starts with watching for me. But with the new film The Happytime changed both of their lives. Now the two ex- the puppeteers perform, and I'm pretty sure they Murders, the puppets that used to provide me with partners must work together again to get to the weren't sitting around the dinner table telling their hours of enjoyment are now much more concerned bottom of this baffling case in the city of angels. family what they shot that day. The background for about their own enjoyment. Let me be clear – this is not a film for kids. the credits is witty and adult-oriented, if you read Of course, as we get older, our tastes change. Although the general look of the puppets harkens between the scroll. But that said, this opportunity to Challenges are different as humans grow up, so why back to other Henson creations, these are not the be different just seemed to trample on my childhood shouldn't the puppets have adult issues as well? stars of your favorite films and the television shows a bit. In The Happytime Murders, we get to see what you watched as a kid. From a mere couple minutes My happy time is dead, but it will always happens when puppets grow up – and it isn't pretty. in, when Phil starts lighting up a cigarette, your remain in the back of my head – now where's the A popular human and puppet show is heading to classic memories are smashed. And before it's over, shower? I feel dirty after watching this and will syndication, and the Happytime gang is due for an the film will truly obliterate them. never look at silly string the same way again. equal share of the lucrative proceeds. But someone Sure, I laughed at a couple of the jokes, but I Paul's Grade: C- wants a bigger piece of the pie, leading to cast found myself shaking my head far more frequently. members being eliminated one at a time. Jokes went on far too long, and there was no middle The Happytime Murders ground. It felt like the film was purposely trying to Rated R put people and puppets into the absolute worst Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Elizabeth Banks, Maya situations they could find instead of toning it down Rudolph just a bit. I wanted to see some "average" guys and Director: Brian Henson girls who grew up. Instead there are more strippers, drunks, adult film creators and addicts than any Brought to you by the publishers of TV Guide, the ultimate ordinary town can hold. TV resource packed with celebrity news and commentary on what's new and what's good to watch. Get TV Guide at There is a place for 88% off the cover price: call 800-866-1400 or visit adult humor, but in The tvguidemagazine.com. ©TV Guide 2018.

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Kin Rated PG-13 Stars: Jack Reynor, Zoë Kravitz, Carrie Coon Directors: Josh and Jonathan Baker Jimmy sets out on the run with his younger brother Eli. Together, with only a mysterious otherworldly weapon to defend themselves, they try to survive despite the plethora of people looking for them.

The Little Stranger Rated R Stars: Ruth Wilson, Domhnall Gleeson, Josh Dylan Director: Lenny Abrahamson Dr. Farady checks on a patient at the iconic Hundreds Hall. Now simply a shell of its former building, the hall houses a mother, son and daughter who are haunted by something. But what?

Operation Finale Rated PG-13 Stars: Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley, Mélanie Laurent Director: Chris Weitz Based on a true story of Hitler's deadliest lieutenant, who ordered the massacre of countless individuals, and the attempt to bring him to trial.

Ya Veremos Rated PG-13 Stars: Mauricio Ochmann, Fernanda Castillo, Emiliano Aramayo Director: Pedro Pablo Ibarra Santi is a child struggling with his parents' separation. When he is told he may need surgery to keep from losing his sight, his parents agree to a list of activities they will complete as a family before the necessary surgical procedure. FOOD, FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 • 15 Monticello's Under-Water Experience

Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello has a beautiful, under-water seascape, with the bright colors of sea life, so real-like the artwork gives one the feeling of being right there, at the bottom of an ocean. Brook Ramsey is the contemporary artist of this masterpiece. She was hired here to paint the Georgia Florida Motel at 850 North Jefferson, in the city limits. She traveled much of the east coast before settling in Jacksonville. She left her home and life in Pennsylvania when she turned 21, venturing out to find her artistic purpose. “My work explores the complexity of the human condition and the beauty in overcoming one’s struggles,” she shares. Through times of turbulence in her life, she has found the human spirit to exist in two formats. “One that guides our journey that can be depleted and broken by our experiences and the conditions we live in. Then there’s its source, which resides as a place of sanctuary in the soul and has a purity that can’t be corrupted by the world,” she continues. Her work illustrates this otherworldly place of the spirit where fish fly free in the air, where life offers no confines, and the individual is safe from any corruption in their reality. Through her artwork, Ramsey hopes to help people find true inner peace and balance that is unaffected by life’s chaos. Drive through the under-water seascape motel tunnel any time, and experience Ramsey's world of beauty through her artwork. Some of the Georgia Florida Motel is open for business, and the hand-dipped ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, July 31, 2018 Blue Bell Ice Cream Parlor will be opening soon. Georgia Florida Motel offers an underwater view by Artist Brook Ramsey.

The Sound of Murder Article Submitted The Opera House Stage Company will present another Murder Mystery Dinner Theater this year. The Sound of Murder, by Tim Hass, is an audience interactive dinner theater production at the Monticello Opera House, 185 West Washington Street. Radio station WMDR, broadcasting from Chicago in 1943, is in financial trouble. The owner hopes that his new show, a murder mystery, will save the station. Unfortunately, someone else wants the station to fail. There is a real murder, and everyone connected with the show is a suspect. Audience members are invited to crack the case, with prizes awarded to successful sleuths. Tickets cost $35 to $45, including dinner catered by Cruton & Co. and sponsored by Carrie Ann & Co. Reservations are required and must be made more than 48 hours before the show. Make your reservations now by calling (850) 997- 4242 or [email protected] Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and the Show begin at 7 p.m. on the Fridays and Saturdays of September 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22. The Sound of Murder is directed by ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, July 31, 2018 Jack "I didn't do it" Williams. The beauty of the ocean and its inhabitants may be enjoyed at the Georgia Florida Motel on North Jefferson. Artwork by Brook Ramsey. 16 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS sifi Legal Notices Clas eds NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED The Jefferson County School Board will hold a Special Meeting Monday, September NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Jefferson County Board of County Commis- 10, 2018 at 6:00 pm for the adoption of the 2018/2019 Budget. The meeting will be sioners, the holder/s of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate JOB OPPORTUNITIES held at the Jefferson County District Office, located at 1490 W. Washington Street, for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, Monticello, FL 32344. The Regular School Board Meeting will immediately follow the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows: the Special Meeting. 8/31 Child care Teacher needed Bookkeeper/Classified and File Number: 18-000026-TD daily afternoons and substi- Legal Advertising Position - tutes. Credentials required. Must be able to work well NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Certificate Number: 19 Year of Issuance: 2014 Must pass criminal back- under pressure, maintain a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Jefferson County Board of County Commis- Description of Property: 00-00-00-0220-0000-0220 ground check. Call pre- team player relationship with sioners, the holder/s of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate Lot 23 & Lot 22 Ex E 20 Ft Bowmans Add school director at co-workers, and be depend- for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, ORB 464 PG 172 & ORB 669 PG 348 850-997-6400 8/24- 31,c able. Experience in Quick- the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows: Books a must. Will be Site Address: MAYS ST Positions available at North File Number: 18-000034-TD responsible for Classified ad- Florida Community College, Name in which assessed: VASHTI H GRIFFIN, et al Madison FL: Associate Dean vertising, Legal advertising Certificate Number: 75 Year of Issuance: 2014 of Economic Development and affidavits, accounts All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property Description of Property: 0-00-00-0320-0000-0041 when sold may be subject to the current year taxes. and Technical Programs, Dir. payables, accounts receiv- ables, and billing. Strong of Resource Development; Lot 56 Barwicks Add or Pt of Lot 4 Letchworth Add Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in grammar skills also required. Coordinator of Recruitment; DB 1 PG 84 such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Apply in person at the Monti- North Steps on September 18, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Academic Case Manager; Site Address: Mamie Scott Drive Programmer/Data Retrieval cello News newspaper office, located at 180 W. Washington Tim Sanders Manager. See nfcc.edu for de- Name in which assessed: Mary Tucker HRS St., in Monticello; or call Clerk of the Circuit Court tails. 8/1-8/31,c Jefferson County, FL (850) 997-3568 to set up an All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property Super 8 by Wyndham Hotel interview; or you may fax when sold may be subject to the current year taxes. BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 8/10,17,24,31 your resume to (850) 997- in Monticello looking for ma- Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED ture and professional part- 3374 8/22,rtn such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, time front desk clerk. As the North Steps on October 2, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Jefferson County Board of County Commis- first person our guests see, The City of Monticello is seek- sioners, the holder/s of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate Collector Tim Sanders for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, you will set the tone for our ing applications for a II in the Solid Waste Depart- Clerk of the Circuit Court the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows: hotel. Must be at least 21, ment. Essential Duties include Jefferson County, FL have computer skills, have ex- File Number: 18-000033-TD perience working in customer collecting household garbage BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 8/24,31, 9/7,14 service, be dependable, cour- from residences and disposing in Certificate Number: 77 Year of Issuance: 2014 garbage truck, connecting com- teous, respectful, energetic, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SECOND Description of Property: 00-00-00-0330-0000-0170 and highly motivated. Must mercial dumpsters to garbage JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR be willing to work weekends truck for dumping and various JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA Lots 17. 27, 28 New Hope Subdivision and night audit. We are also other duties. Must have a High DB FFF PG 385 & DB FFF P 592 & DB KKK PG 386 School Diploma or equivalency CASE NO. 2018-75-CP looking for part-time house- IN RE: ESTATE OF Site Address: 1245 E Clark Ave keeper. A local background diploma. A CDL license a plus but not mandatory. Complete check is required for both po- ADAM JONES Name in which assessed: OLLIE HARLEY HRS sitions before employment job description and application Deceased. C/O ROOSEVELT HARLEY ______and dependable transportation available at City Hall; (850) 342-0153. Application deadline All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property is a requirement. Please call NOTICE OF ACTION when sold may be subject to the current year taxes. Flo at 850-997-8888. 12:00 pm, Tuesday, September 4 (FORMAL NOTICE OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION) 8/22-31,c 2018. Submit to City Hall, At- Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in tention Steve Wingate, City TO: PATRICIA FREDERICK COLLUMS such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, UNKNOWN ADDRESS The City of Monticello is ac- Manager, 245 S. Mulberry St. North Steps on October 1, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Monticello, FL 32344 cepting applications for the YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Summary Administration, in the above Tim Sanders FULL time position of Dis- EOE/Drug Free Workplace. estate has been filed in this Court. You are named as a beneficiary in this estate. You Clerk of the Circuit Court patcher. Duties include an- 8/22-31,c are required to serve a copy of your written defenses and or responses, if any, to it on Jefferson County, FL swering multiple phone lines, Davis, Schnitker, Reeves & Browning, P.A., Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is Post FOR RENT Office Drawer 652, Madison, Florida 32341, on or before September 12, 2018, and BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 8/24,31, 9/7,14 taking citizen complaints, using file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney radio to dispatch officers to 2 BR /2 BA Mobile Home at or immediately thereafter; otherwise relief will be granted as stated in the Petition for NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED calls. Computer literacy is a Monticello Meadows on Summary Administration, without further notice. must, as well as general office South Jefferson St. Call 850- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Jefferson County Board of County Commis- Defenses objections and responses not so served and filed will be forever barred. sioners, the holder/s of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate duties. Must posses a high 997-3890 5/11,rtn,c Dated August 3, 2018. for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, school diploma or equivalent Jefferson Arms TIM SANDERS, the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows: CLERK OF COURT and be able to work under pres- Apartments at sure, training is provided. File Number: 18-000031-TD 1425 E. Clark Salary and benefit information is BY: Crystal Gramling Ave. Monticello, Deputy Clerk 8/10,17,24,31 Certificate Number: 895 Year of Issuance: 2014 available upon request. Submit now have open- application and resume to Mon- Description of Property: 20-1N-6E-0000-0320-0000 ings for 3 Bedroom apart- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED ticello Police Dept. 195 S. Mul- ments. Office hours are 8:30am ½ Acre in NE ¼ of SW ¼ berry St. Monticello, FL 32344, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Jefferson County Board of County Commis- - 4:30 pm Mon. - Fri. 850-997- ORB 34 PG 693 by 12;00 pm Tuesday Septem- sioners, the holder/s of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate 2743 8/24-9/21,c for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, ber 4, 2018. EOE/Drug-Free Site Address: THOMAS RD the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows: Workplace. 8/22-31,c 3BR/ 2BA Mobile Home Name in which assessed: CLARENCE JONES HRS Central A & H, fireplace on S. File Number: 18-000030-TD SERVICES Hwy. 19, Monticello. Lawn All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property Certificate Number: 705 Year of Issuance: 2014 care included. First month & when sold may be subject to the current year taxes. TREE SERVICE security deposit. $700. mo. Description of Property: 22-1S-5E-0000-004C-0000 STUMP GRINDING 55 & older, No Pets. Avail- Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, MR. STUMP 850-509-8530 able Sept. 1 850-997-8727 PT of SW ¼ of NE ¼ also known as TR 9 North Steps on September 25, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Quick Responses. 2/24, rtn 8/29,31,c ORB 105 PG 135 Tim Sanders Site Address: LAMONT SUBDIVISION RD Place your own Classified! Clerk of the Circuit Court Jefferson County, FL $15 for 20 words or one week Name in which assessed: JOHNNIE BROOKS & ALMA M LEWIS BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 8/17,24,31, 9/7 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. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in IN AND FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Case No.: 18-144-DR North Steps on September 24, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Division: Brenda E. James, Tim Sanders Petitioner, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Jefferson County, FL Dion Willie James, Respondent, BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 8/17,24,31, 9/7 NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE SUDOKU (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) ADVERTISING NETWORK TO: Dion Willie James 275 John Knox Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32303

OF FLORIDA YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Brenda Edwina James, whose address is 33 Rudolph Lane, Monticello, FL 32344 on or before 9/15/18, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 1 Courthouse Aug. 27 - Sept. 2 Cir, Monticello, FL 32344 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If Run your own at ReachFlorida.com you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property NORTH FLORIDA should be divided: NONE

Surplus Vehicles & Equipment Auction Walton Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk County: Saturday, September 15, 2018 of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

Registration: 8:00AM; Start: 9:30AM Location: You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address Walton County Fairgrounds 790 N 9th St, Defuniak (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be Springs, Florida 32433 mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office. Preview: Friday, September 14, 9AM-3:30PM WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain For details, visit: www.auctionsinternational.com automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in or call: 800-536-1401, Ext. 110 sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

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