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county 75¢ +tax ECBPUBLISHING . COM COMMUNITY LOCAL Squirrel bites woman Seven injured Ashley Hunter, information surfaced, it ECB Publishing, Inc. How can you prevent it was realized that the from happening to you? squirrel had only in wreck It was a typical attacked after being fed ECB Publishing, Inc. Eastern Grey Squirrel When authorities, when she tried to assist peanuts by the Ashley Hunter, that caused havoc on including the Jefferson in removing the individuals. While Wednesday, February County Animal squirrel. testing for rabies is According to a report released by the Florida 28. Control, arrived on The squirrel was fairly common in a Highway Patrol, a wreck took place on Wednesday, Jefferson County scene, they found the captured using a dip wild animal bite March 7 at 8:40 p.m. that resulted in the injuries of 911 Communications squirrel trapped on a net, and then scenario, it was decided seven people. received the report of a back porch, where it impounded at the to instead quarantine The first vehicle, a Cobalt Chevy operated by a squirrel attack, had fled after crawling animal control the animal and watch Troy Siplin, 26, of Monticello, was traveling west on southwest of up the leg of a man and facilities. for any signs of rabies. U.S. Hwy 90 and began turning left onto County Road See BITE page 3A Monticello. then biting a women However, as more 257B (Salt Road). The second vehicle, a Ford Fusion operated by Janie Houck, 78, of Greenville, was trav - eling east on U.S. Hwy 90. LOCAL When Siplin's vehicle turned left over the center line, he maneuvered his vehicle into the path of Houck's vehicle. Drug Sweep at The front end of Houck's Ford Fusion collided into the side of Siplin's car, which, after impact, rotated counter-clockwise and traveled fully into the east - Jefferson Somerset bound lane of Hwy 90, where it came to a final rest. Traveling with Siplin was Antonio Williams, 19, of Tallahassee; Austin Douglas, 25, of Greenville; Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Norma Jean Arnold, 68, residence withheld; and Carl - isha Kimmons, 20, of Tallahassee. Siplin and all of his passengers sustained injuries, Early morning on and were transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospi - Friday, March 2, tal. While Siplin, Williams, Douglas and Arnold's in - Jefferson Somerset juries were all reported as minor, Kimmons was Academy entered a reported to have suffered serious injuries as a result of code yellow. Units the crash. According to the report, no one in Siplin's from the Jefferson car was wearing a seatbelt. County Sheriff's Office Traveling with Houck was a 14 year-old-boy, also pulled in through the of Greenville, who was transported to Tallahassee Me - gates, which were shut morial Hospital with minor injuries. Houck was taken and locked behind to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital suffering from se - them. vere injuries. Both Houck and her passenger were It wasn't a threat, wearing their seatbelts. but rather a drug Siplin is being charged with failure to yield and sweep that had been not having a valid driver's license. arranged in advance by the sheriff's office and STATE Photo Submitted faculty at Jefferson With the assistance of Madison County, Taylor County and Florida High - Somerset. way Patrol, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office engaged in a drug sweep of Jef - The sweep ferson Somerset Academy, with the school's willing participation on March included assistance 2. No drugs were found throughout the entire thorough sweep. Pictured, from Taylor County, from left to right, are: Madison County and FHP Major Chris Black - mon, Jefferson County Florida Highway Sheriff Mac McNeill, FHP Patrol K-9 units. Trooper Nate Cabe, Jef - Officers and K-9 ferson County Investiga - squads combed the tor Alan Camper, FHP teacher and student Sgt. Matt Rabon, and Jef - parking lots before ferson County Cpl Do - rian Bradley. completely sweeping through the school. No found throughout the corner was left whole search. undisturbed. With the success Spring forward! Therefore, the of the sweep, the results were very JCSO has expressed positive, when their intent to do many Change your clocks according to Sheriff more sweeps as this weekend McNeill, no traces of requested by Jefferson illegal substances were Somerset Academy. ECB Publishing, Inc. Ashley Hunter, COUNTY Daylight Savings Times begins this weekend on Sunday, March 11 at 2 a.m. (though most people opt We’re $527,410 Richer to avoid any mishaps by changing their clocks right before they go to bed). This change means that sun - ECB Photo By Laz Aleman, March 1, 2018 rise and sunset will appear to be one hour later on Tax Collector Lois Howell- Hunter on Thursday, March 1, pre - March 11 than they were the morning and evening sented the Jefferson County before. This change may be troublesome, but with Commission with a check for longer days, the switching of our clocks ensure we $527,410.59 from fees generated get to enjoy a bit more sunlight during our evening by her office. The commission an - time. nually budgets Hunter's opera - While Daylight Savings Time (regularly abbre - tion and she then reimburses the county, making hers a self-sus - viated into DST) is a common practice to many of taining office. Pictured, from left us, it is actually not all that old. DST was instituted to right, in the foreground, are: during World War I when Germany began the prac - Commission Chairman Stephen tice in an effort to conserve fuel. Europe eventually Fulford and Howell-Hunter. Pic - followed, with the United States adopting DST in tured, from left to right, in the 1918. However, soon after WWI, the U.S. Ceased to back row, are: Commissioners Eugene Hall, Betsy Barfield, implement DST, only for President Franklin Roo - sevelt to revive the practice in 1942 during the second Stephen Walker and J.T. Surles. See DAYLIGHT SAVINGS page 3A

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Pettis lived for the Florida Blues Hall of Fame Mary a number of years in Tallahassee Everhart; Singer-Songwriter and host where he attended Florida State Painting of Washington At Valley Forge, by Arnold Friberg, 1976. of the popular Wednesday Night Lab University, and honed his craft, Session Jim Crozier; Vocalist, playing in local music venues and Today’s timely interest in the Forge, however, may have been the Songwriter, and Recording Artist C.S. honky tonks, including a restaurant lives of American founders has sent most powerful example of the Holt; North Florida's finest keyboard called ‘Grant’s Ribs,’ owned and me again to the record of a answer to Washington’s prayer to be player and founder of J.B.'s Zydeco operated at the time by Grant Peeples, Philadelphia auction of April 22, Christlike. 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Washington turned silently productions of 'Sorry, Wrong of nature during this year’s summer autograph dealer. away and went into another room, Number,' a murder mystery thriller, and field camps, featuring the exhibit It appears that its powerfulness soon returning with a pardon for 'Sgt. Preston of the Yukon,' and the 'Masters of the Night: The True Story was understood and recognized Michael Wittman. show that scared the wits out of of Bats.' General registration opens because it immediately appeared “My dear patriot,” said millions of Americans, H. G. Wells' March 15, and Florida Museum publicly with Stan V. Henkels as Washington, “I thank you for your 'War of the Worlds.' And, if you'd members may register early editor, as The Daily Sacrifice, and example of Christian charity.” like... come in costume! The Opera beginning March 1. 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Students will also on 'Buy Tickets,' or call (850) 997- have the opportunity to learn about 4242. sharks and minnows, go back in time ***Have you heard about the and explore the world of dinosaurs Monticello Homestead Exchange? and learn about the history of ancient Well, the event will be held from 9 Mayans. Camps are designed for a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 10 at the students enrolled in grades 1-8 and Monticello Tractor Supply, 1575 run from June 11 to Aug. 3. Summer South Jefferson Street. The event will camps are available for students in then continue every second Saturday grades 1-4, photography camps are of every other month thereafter. for students in grades 5-6 and the Vendors will have for sale farm Lepidoptera or 'Lep Camp' is offered related items like fresh eggs, to students in grades 5-8. These chickens, rabbits and other farm camps are great for children who animals. There will be homemade enjoy exploring and discovering the goods like baked bread, jams and world around them. Morning, jellies, plants and other such things. afternoon and full-day sessions are There will be NO yard sale items. available. For more information or to Vendors are encouraged to come and register, visit www. Courtesy of Floridamemories.com setup free of charge. Shop, buy, swap, floridamuseum.ufl.edu/summer- visit with friends and neighbors and camps or call (352)-273-2061. Street scene - Monticello, Florida 1948 FROM PAGE ONE JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 •3A

How to reach us BITE extinction (and feeding threatened or supplied with food, it can often grow irritable from page 1 endangered animals is illegal under Florida and even aggressive in seeking it out. People Phone, law), and feeding them often socializes them with bird feeders are undoubtably acquainted (850) 997-3568 “We feel like it was somewhat tamed,” Fax, (850) 997-3774 with humans more than is healthy for both with this difficulty in keeping squirrels out said Animal Control officer Ricky Slack. Email, monticellonews@ humans and squirrels. and the stubbornness that a squirrel will Since being caged, the squirrel has since embarqmail.com When hand fed regularly, an animal loses employ in order to get to the food. Mail, displayed no signs of being rabid, but has P.O. Box 428 part of its fear regarding humans; it becomes All this doesn't mean you can't encourage been eating and drinking and maintaining Monticello, FL 32345 emboldened and fearless and quite often will healthy squirrel activity while still respecting Office, 180 West normal behavioral signs for a healthy squirrel. become a nuisance because of that. the animal's wild nature. Planting native trees Washington St. Animal Control is still working with the Depending on the animal, it can also be a and shrubs that produce berries and nuts for Publisher Health Department to ensure that the animal is Emerald Greene Parsons safety and health hazard. The instinct to avoid the squirrels to collect and gather on their own not rabid and all precautions are being taken humans that helps squirrels avoid the dangers is a far better option than trying to feed the to ensure the safety of both the squirrel and posed by humans is the very same that causes wild animal a hand full of commercially anyone it might come in contact with. squirrels to avoid us, and prevents negative produced peanuts. However, in light of the event, especially Contact us with interactions between squirrels and humans, Also, don't try to capture a squirrel on with the information of the squirrel being fed, your comments... such as bites. your own. While the threat of Bubonic Plague the question arises...how could this have been If you have any questions Even if there weren't any rules regarding is limited in Florida (most reports of squirrels prevented? or concerns, call us at it, feeding the squirrels in your backyard isn't carrying the plague are centered around the 850-997-3568 “All he wanted was a peanut,” says Slack. the best option. Many of the treats offered to midwest), rabies and other diseases are still a or visit our website at Feeding wildlife is often more detrimental www.ecbpublishing.com squirrels are against their natural diet and problem. If you need to trap and remove a than healthy. Local squirrels are in no aren't nutritional enough for the small animals. nuisance squirrel, call the Jefferson County endangerment as a species of starvation or Also, when a squirrel becomes used to being Animal Control at (850) 342-0184. Newsroom Senior Staff Writer Lazaro Aleman DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Some reports do suggest, however, that there are fewer traffic Staff Writer accidents, as most people are driving home from work before it gets Debbie Snapp from page 1 dark and with longer daylight hours, full time workers and students World War. In 1973, President Richard Nixon finally made the prac - Staff Writer have more time after work and school for outdoor recreation and Ashley Hunter tice permanent for the United States when he signed the Emergency exercise. Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act. Hawaii and Arizona don't observe DTS, and the U.S. Territories So, does DST conserve energy? It's debatable. A 2008 U.S. De - of Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and American Samoa also do partment of Energy study found that Americans use 0.003 less en - not observe the practice. Internationally, fewer than 40 percent of ergy when the time changed, but a study by the University of the world's countries observe DST. Among those who do not are California-Santa Barbara found that energy levels might actually Advertising Russia, China, India and Japan. To place an ad call increase, as Americans used their air conditioning more during the The time will change again on November 4, when it “falls (850)997-3568 warmer sunlit hours. Classified/Legal back.” Lois Revels Ad Sales Representative Alison Courtney Card skimmer found in Valdosta, GA

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The stripe contains the pump; use your card issuer's fraud alerts and Serrvvicicee H Houorusr, s, vice was discovered after a gas station atten - credit/debit card number, expiration date and check your bank and card statements fre - M--TT 8 8 a a.m.m.- .5- 5p. mp..m . F 8 a.m. - Noon F 8 a.m. - Noon dant reported a malfunction to their corporate the card holder's full name. Thieves use the quently; Pay inside, with cash or with a credit Subscription Rates, Subscription Rates, office. A technician for the gas pump found stolen data to make fraudulent charges either card, rather than paying at the pump; and if Basic: $60 per year the card skimmer wired to the gas pump's card online or with a counterfeit credit card. you have a digital wallet (such as apple pay), Florida $45 per year Basic plus: $70 per year scanner. The device was confiscated immedi - Card skimmers are often placed inside consider utilizing such programs. OAllu at-cocfe-sSst:a $te90 $52 per year E--PPuubb $ $325 5 ately by responding officers. “The device has swipe mechanisms on ATMs and on gas Local law enforcement agencies always gotten smaller [and] almost impossible to pumps. Lieutenant Bembry stated that skim - encourage reporting discovered devices, as it Jefferson County Journal track,” said VPD Lieutenant Adam Bembry. mers are more commonly found in gas pumps helps to prevent such scams from happening Bembry also stated the business is aware of near the interstate. Bembry stated that it is un - again. If you come in contact with a skimmer, 2011 the issue. common for thieves to spend time going miles call the Monticello Police Department at (850) Award Winning Newspaper Card skimming is a type of theft where off the interstate to place a skimmer. 342-0150 or the Jefferson County Sheriff's criminals use a small device to steal debit Local law enforcement would like to re - Office at (850) 997-2523. Established 2007 A weekly newspaper [USPS 361-620] designed for the express Nation and World News reading pleasures of the people of its circulation area, be they past, present Compiled by: John Willoughby or future residents. can't remember the wreck that caused a concussion for two weeks but was just cleared to race this weekend in Arizona. “I remember looking Published weekly by ECB Florida: Publishing, Inc. , 180 West Washing - Newly minted baseball player, Tim Tebow, has been down at this mangled mess and thinking someone had wrecked. Then ton St. Monticello, FL 32344. Peri - playing it safe at New York Mets spring training after he sprained his I realized the mess was my car,” said Force. “After that, I remember odicals postage PAID at the Post ankle in a freak mishap on the field. Tebow, who arrived in Florida for bits and pieces, but I do remember my whole family in the hospital training, sprained his ankle on Monday or Tuesday, after stepping on a with me.” Office in Monticello, Florida 32345. Texas: Periodicals postage paid at the sprinkler head, according to the New York Post. “I'm trying to be A group of high school basketball players are being hailed smart about it and keep [the ankle] taped,” said Tebow. as heroes for their efforts to save a family from a house fire in Texas Post Office in Monticello, Florida California: 32344. Authorities say a drunken man rode his horse onto a on Saturday, Feb. 24. “The whole road was covered in smoke. You California freeway on Saturday, Feb. 24. A Los Angeles news station could barely see what was in front of you, we knew something was Postmaster: reports that the California Highway Patrol stopped the man early bad and we could kind of see orange flickering from what looked like Send address changes to Saturday on State Route 91, in Long Beach, CA The man was arrested the house,” said Drew Timme, a player who helped save the family. MONTICELLO NEWS, P.O. and booked for riding a horse while under the influence. The white The family who was saved told reporters they weren't fully woken up Box 428, Monticello, FL 32345. horse, Guera, wasn't hurt and was released to the man's mother. by the smoke alarm, and were thankful to the teens for saving their Massachusetts: Office hours Authorities say a trolley driver paid a man lives. Open Monday-Thursday Michigan: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $2,000 to attack him while wearing a Halloween mask so the driver A Michigan woman has been awarded a high school Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. could fraudulently collect workers' compensation and disabilitiy diploma more than 80 years after she left school to help her mother insurance. A Suffolk County grand jury on Wednesday, Feb. 21, raise her siblings. Ruth Frezza, 98, received her diploma on Sunday, This newspaper reserves indicted Thomas Lucey on charges of insurance fraud, workers' Feb. 25, during a ceremony at the nursing home where she lives. the right to reject any adver - compensation fraud, misleading a police investigation and perjury. Frezza dropped out as a Sophomore in 1936, from Lake Shore High tisement, news matter, or sub - scriptions that, in the opinion Authorities say they lifted fingerprints from the pumpkin left behind School, in St. Clair Shores, MI Superintendent Joe DiPonio says of the management, will not at the scene to find the man and that he said Lucey paid him for the Frezza is “all we could possibly hope for as a member of our student be for the best interest of the phony attack. body.” county and/or the owners of Pennsylvania: A Pennsylvania middle school canceled classes this newspaper, and to inves - tigate any advertisement sub - after a student who said he was sleepwalking was found inside the mitted. building. State police say the seventh-grade student called 911 around All photos given to ECB 2:30 a.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 21, to report he was inside Wendover American Legion Publishing, Inc. for publication Middle School, in Hempfield Township, PA The student told in this newspaper must be picked up no later than 6 authorities he had been sleepwalking and woke up inside the school. months from the date they are Classes were canceled but resumed the following day. Meeting March 13 Los Angeles: dropped off. ECB Publishing, Tyler Carach, 9, who has been dubbed the “Donut Inc. will not be responsible for ECB Publishing, Inc. photos beyond said deadline. Boy,” visited the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on Debbie Snapp, Wednesday, Feb. 21, to deliver doughnuts for law enforcement American Legion Post 49, Sons of the American Legion CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS officers. Carach, wearing a colorful cape, arrived at LAPD with 300 and American Legion Unit 49 Auxiliary will Deadline for classifieds is doughnuts. “He's been doing this for 17 months now, and he's been to come together at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tues - Monday at 3:00 p.m. for 27 different states and given out over 50,000 donuts,” said Tyler's Wednesday’s paper, and day, March 13, at the Otto Walker Post, 1065 mother, Sheena. Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. Nashville: South Water Street, for dinner and a meeting. for Friday’s paper. Dead - Captain Kirk is getting into the music business. Veterans, military personnel and line for Legal Advertise - William Shatner recently signed with Heartland Records in Nashville, prospective members are welcome to visit, ment is Monday at 3 p.m. TN, and “is currently working on a very special project that will be for Wednesday’s paper, enjoy a chili meal and are encouraged to join. released later this year,” according to a press release. 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Starting out on Jefferson's beautiful canopy roads, Photo Courtesy of winding through long-forgotton dirt paths, traveling Betsy Barfield alongside sprawling farms and showing cyclers the Over 400 cyclers marvel of North Florida and South Georgia's rural turned out for the Dirty communities, the Dirty Pecan was an impressive Pecan on Saturday, success. March 3. Some cyclers Pulling in over 400 cyclers for the event, the Dirty camped overnight at Pecan has garnered praise online at the event's the Jefferson County Facebook page, from people who are just discovering Extension Office, paying a camping fee Jefferson County to people reconnecting with the that was collected as county's rural aspects. part of the event's Brick House Eatery supplied after-ride meals for fundraising for the the cyclers interested in purchasing food, and around Jefferson County 4-H. $8,000 was raised for Jefferson's 4-H, according to event organizer Betsy Barfield.

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Dirty Pecan, a free bike ride and fundraiser for the Jefferson County 4- H, was held on Saturday. Bicyclists were given a choice of 60, 80, 100, 150 mile routes on some of the most scenic roads in north Florida and south Georgia. These enthusiasts came in town from Atlanta, GA on Friday to get ECB Publishing Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, March 3, 2018 an early start. They camped on the hillside behind the Extension Office for a small donation fee. The Brick House Eatery was just one of several sponsors for the annual Pictured are: Stephanie Dirty Pecan, a free bike ride and fundraiser for the Jefferson County 4-H. and Tim Ho, Gerry Pictured here preparing and serving meals for the participants are: Chris, Weber, Chris Hale and left, and Josh, right. The comments about this event were uplifting for the Sharif Hassan, owner of organizers and sponsors, including Bird Legs Bicycles, Jefferson County “The Spindle,” a Commissioners, FMB, Duke Energy, XOJ, Nabors Gibins & Nickerson clothing retailer. The attorneys at law, Cliff Leonards graphic designs, CWR contracting, Ag-Pro, 400+ registered bikers B&B Privia Ring Power CAT, Capital City Bank, Dewberry, Preble-Rish, Tri- Thursday, March 15 rode racing, recreational County Electric, Ard Shirley & Rudolph Langton Consulting, Cimarron, The 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. and mountain bikes, tri- Fonvielle Foundation, Trophy Creek Outfitters & Pawn, Stephan Walker, 975 East Pearl St. bikes, and others. Buck Bird, Tom & Terri Dunn, PGIT and several anonymous donors. Adults $12, Under 12 yrs $6 Monticello WWooman’s Cluubb

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Julianne Shoup Jefferson County Extension Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent (850) 342-0187 • [email protected]

Budgeting. Many people hate the word and dread Add up your category totals and add up the grand total the thought. I’d like to share a more friendly sounding of your expenses. Money management calendars are word. Spending Plan. Budgeting is no more than available at the Extension Office for free. making a plan for how you spend your money. Step 5: Compare your total expenses to your total I think the idea of a budget has come to have some income. Are you spending more or less than your total mystical fog around it that makes people think they income? have to have a business degree to be able to budget. Step 6: Evaluate and adjust your expenses. Were The truth is spending plans are not rocket science and you spending more on certain expenses than you anyone can do it. realized? Are there any areas where you can cut You don’t need to be a math wiz either. All you expenses? Review your goals and build savings into need is a simple calculator, a little organization, and your fixed expenses. Pay yourself first so you won’t be some commitment. Creating a spending plan can be tempted to spend that money elsewhere. A good way to broken down into 7 simple steps. do this is to automate your savings. If your employer Step 1: Set financial goals. Think about what you offers direct deposit, they may be able to split your need to save for this year, in three to five years, in 10 check into savings and checking accounts for each years. Do you plan to take a vacation, plan a wedding, paycheck. save for retirement? Having goals will help you decide Step 7: Continue tracking and repeat. Building a how much of your income you need to save each spending plan isn’t something you create once and month. never look at again. You will want to find an easy way Step 2: Total Monthly Income. Include all sources for you to track your spending so you can make it a of income from jobs, bonuses, commission, retirement, habit. That may mean using a spreadsheet, keeping food stamps, unemployment, etc. receipts, using a phone app, or using a money Step 3: Track Your Spending. You will track fixed management calendar. expenses which are costs that always occur and don’t Not everyone uses the same methods. Set aside vary in amount such as rent, mortgage payments, loan time for totaling your expenses and looking at your payments, insurance payments, cable bill, phone bill, spending plan each month. For some, they may enter child care, utilities, etc. expenses daily. Others might set time aside once a You will also track your flexible expenses which week. Try to find something that will work for your are items that vary in amount each month such as schedule. You may find you need to make adjustments groceries, eating out, clothing and personal care, along the way as you continue to track spending and transportation, medical care, gifts and donations, and compare it to your plan, and that is fine. recreation. For more information on money management, Step 4: Calculate and record your monthly contact the Jefferson County Extension Office. Also, expenses. Categorize each expense. You can use a don’t forget the Extension Office offers free tax budget from, money management calendar, phone preparation at the library. Contact the Jefferson County application, excel spreadsheet, or simply a notebook. Library at (850) 342-0205 to make your appointment. COMMUNITY NEWS JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 • 5A

CelebrationA Celebration of Life will be held of at 2 p.m.Life on Sun- day, March 11, for the 'U-CAN MAN,' John Wallace Isom, Jr., at Union Cathedral. The church is located at 1050 East Hill Street in Valdosta, Georgia. John died on Sunday, March 4, 2018 while worship- March 9, 1938 ing the Lord. 80 • The Quick Service Dry Cleaners announce the opening of a laundry To carpool with others, contact Ronnie Isom at (850) agoYEARS department. 997-4368 or (850) 997-4297. 1938 March 2, 1948 CHURCH NEWS NOTES • Construction was started last week on the new home for the veterans 70 of Jefferson County. OR YEARS March 9, 1948 [email protected] (850) 997-3568 March 8-10 March 11 ago • The Navy Recruiting Station, Tallahassee, announced today that Renewed Life Outreach Center, 13752 Saint Phillip AME Church, will celebrate 1948 Robert L. Chick of Monticello has re-enlisted in the Navy as a West Highway 90 Greenville, will host a its Trustees Anniversary at 3 p.m. on Fireman First Class and has been transferred to Charleston, SC for assignment to duty. 'Fire Conference' at 7 p.m. nightly with Sunday with guest speaker Superintendent Wayne L. Harrell of Lloyd has enlisted as an apprentice seaman and has been anointed preaching and singing by Destiny Richard Ash, pastor of First Mission transferred to San Diego, CA for Recruit Training. Wade. Speaker will be Revivalist S.L. Church of God in Christ Tallahassee. Call • U.S. Judge Curtis Waller comes forward with the suggestion that the Tallahassee- Wade. All are welcome to join. Rev. Chris (850) 997-4226 or (850) 291-6938 for Monticello highway should be named “Fred Mahan Drive” in recognition of the efforts Peterson, pastor, (850) 510-8074. more information. Rev. J.W. Tisdale, of the Monticello nurseryman toward beautifying the road. March 10 pastor, New Bethel AME Church will hold its March 11 March 9, 1958 second annual quarterly conference on First Baptist Church of Lloyd will offer a • Pauline Clarke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Clarke of Monticello, Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. Rev. Lee E. series of programs on Sundays at 6 p.m. 60 was among the new pledges last week to Kappa Delta sorority at Plummer, presiding elder of the Quincy- dealing with the topics of marriage and agoYEARS Florida State University. Monticello District, will bring the relationships, with the purpose of • Sheriff J.B. Thomas returned to Monticello this morning after a trip message. Rev. Jimmie F. Dickey, pastor. providing guidance relating to 1958 to Everglades City for the purpose of taking custody of and returning a March 10 relationships in marriage, the workplace, prisoner for whom a warrant was outstanding in Jefferson County. Mrs. Thomas Saints Tabernacle Church of God in Unity, school, friendships, parenting, and grand- accompanied the sheriff on the trip. 655 South Railroad Street, will hold a parenting. The programs will be held in Saturday evening Candlelight Service at 7 the Sanctuary, led by Pastor Jered Day, p.m. All soloists are welcome to be a part and are open to all. For more information March 2, 1968 of this special program. For more contact the Church Office at (850) 997- • Three outstanding Tri-Hi-Y representatives: Jane Dickerson, Debbie information contact Minnie Greene at 5309 or e-mail to 50 Edwards and Jane Satterwhite attended a Youth Legislature YEARS (850) 242-2679. Elder Christopher [email protected]. ago Workshop at the YMCA headquarters in Orlando. Stevens, Sr., pastor. March 12 March 9, 1968 1968 March 11 AA meeting at 8 p.m. on Monday at Christ • R.R. (Bill) Bryan of Tallahassee, General Chairman of the area for Mt. Pleasant AME Church will celebrate Episcopal Church annex, 425 North the Easter Seal Fund Drive for crippled children, said Friday that Mrs. John Kelly had its 143rd Church Anniversary on Sunday at Cherry Street. For information call (850) agreed to be the county chairman for the drive in Jefferson County. 3 p.m. Speaker will be Rev. Melvin 251-0278. Father Jim May, church pastor. • Mike Etter, Katie Harp, Ricky Assad, Jr. and Donna Weingarden all showed their Roberts and the Greater Fellowship March 13 animals at the State Fair in Tampa. Missionary Baptist Church congregation Jefferson County Ministerial Association and choir will be in charge of the service. will meet on the second Tuesday at the March 9, 1978 The theme is 'Choose You this Day, Whom Brick House Eatery at 8 a.m. to discuss • Plans are underway to obtain a monument honoring Boots Thomas, Ye will Serve.' Dinner will follow. upcoming community events. Churches 0 Chairperson is Bro. James Robertson. Rev. and community are stronger when they 4 the young Marine from Monticello who planted the first American YEARS flag ever to fly over Japanese held territory during World War II. Maryetta Cromartie, pastor, (850) 997- cooperate and meet together. Rev. Sean ago 5588. Vickers, FBC pastor. • The newly organized Jefferson Humane Society came a step closer 1978 toward having an animal shelter after City Council members St. Phillip Community unanimously agreed to permit the group to use approximately two acres of land near the sewage treatment plant. Lloyd, Florida A Very, Very Special March 9, 1988 Happy Birthday!! • Army Spec. 4 Johnny L. Walker, son of Willie H. and Ellen Walker of Rural Route 2, Oldest Male Resident 30 th YEARS Monticello, has arrived for duty with the 378 Personnel Service Company, West Germany. ago • The future face of Monticello will come up for review again when the dean of the School of 1988 Architecture at the University of Florida, Anthony Catanese, visits the city March 29 to lay the March 10 groundwork for a 20-year plan. 89 March 11, 1988 • Jefferson County High School senior Scott Starling has been nominated for the state Department of Education's WISE (HICKIE) BLAKE Challenger Astronaut Memorial Scholarship program. Starling was also Jefferson County High School's *Born: March 10, 1929 Valedictorian, joined by Don Prince Johnston as the Salutatorian. (Lloyd, Florida) • Connie and Edward Lee (Ozzy) Walker, Jr. of Lamont are proud to announce the arrival of a daughter, Erica Lee *From: Your Cousins, Rosa, Willie, Walker, on March 4 at Tallahassee Memorial Medical Center. Marie, David Jr., & Miley Bassa • Aucilla Warrior Scot Copeland set a new school record Tuesday after he struck out 16 players to help Aucilla win its season opener against Robert F. Munroe, 4-0.

March 11, 1998 0 • Army National Guard Pvt. Orenthya J. 2 Sloan YEARS has graduated from the wheeled ago vehicle repairer course at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD. 1998 • Congressman Allen Boyd was recently honored by the Southern Economic Development Council, Inc. as a member of its “Second Annual Honor Roll of Legislative Achievement in Economic Development.” • The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #49 recently selected Junior Katavia Sloan from Jefferson County High School as their Delegate to Girls State Legislature and Junior Erin Boyd from Aucilla Christian Academy as the Alternate Delegate, which will be held June 12-19 on the Florida State University campus. March 4, 1998 • Jefferson Elementary School Teacher Beulah Brinson was named District Teacher of the Year Friday at the luncheon held at the opera house.

March 12, 2008 • The Watermelon Festival Committee Complete Septic • Service Repair 10 Lot Preparring • Land Clearing named the winners of the Art Contest for YEARS rd ago the 53 Watermelon Festival. The first Thomas B. SScott, SSr. place winner, whose entry will be 2008 339 Alexander Rd., Lamont, FL. 32366 featured on the Festival Booklet cover, is phone:phone: 997-5536997-5536 cell:cell: 933-3620933-3620 Aimee Love, a sixth grade student at Aucilla Christian Academy. Second and third place winners are Turion Jackson and Carly Joiner. • Amanda Cone won the Heifer Grand Champion and the Senior Grooming Award during the recent North Florida Livestock Show and Sale. • The Sunshine Express softball team held it's first practice session Sunday in preparation for the upcoming season opener, set for April 6 in Lake City. • Fourth grade Social Studies students at Jefferson Elementary School held a Famous People in History and related programs in recognition of Black History Month during the week of Feb. 25, with the help of their teachers Linda Butler, Nancy Whitty, Nikki Bradley and Gerri Clark. 6A • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 BOSTON, GA Get to know BOSTON, GEORGIA Ready for Spring? Boston is full of fun and excitement “Leprechauns on the Loose” followed by Spring Fling

The 28th Annual Boston Spring Fling and Auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 31. Arts, crafts and flea market vendors set up on Main Street at 9 a.m. Designed for young and old alike, an Easter Bonnet Contest will take place in Watt Park where competition is by age group. There is no fee to enter—handmade and homemade bonnets are encouraged! Nancy Hoffman chairs this event and can be reached at (229) 498-1228. At 10:30 a.m. an Easter parade will march down Main Street. There is no fee to enter the parade; however, pre-registration is encouraged and can be made by calling Danny Groover at (229) 498-4065. To be considered for judging, an Easter theme must be used. Story Submitted Golf carts and other small vehicles, bicycles and walking units make great entries! Spring is right around the corner, regardless of the The auction begins in Watt Park at 11 a.m. Christie current temperatures. Just look around to see spring Thomas chairs this event and she says this year’s auction bursting out all over, including ornamental pears, will bring some surprises! Items up for bid include yard azaleas, forsythia, daffodils and more! If you’re looking and garden items; household items, including décor; gift for a spring family outing, look no further than Boston! certificates from a wide variety of restaurants, antiques, On Thursday, March 15, dust off your Irish heritage etc. Call Christie at (229) 403-7175 to donate to the (real or perceived) and attend “Leprechauns on the auction or find out more. Loose.” A family friendly atmosphere prevails in At 1 p.m., an Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled in the downtown Boston in an early observance of St. Patrick’s parking lot of Commercial Bank on West Jefferson Day. From 6 - 9 p.m. the “green carpet” will be rolled Street. It is free and open to all kids 12 and under. out for a fun-filled evening for Irish and Irish-at-heart. Richard Reynolds organizes this event; he can be reached During this time, Leprechauns are likely to be spotted on at (229) 221-3209. Main Street. Festivities include special events, sales and The Spring Fling is sponsored by Boston refreshments offered by many of the merchants who will Community Club; all proceeds are used to maintain the remain open late. There is also a “Pot O’ Gold” raffle community center on Main Street and to support other with tickets already available in the shops. The community events. Membership is free and open to all restaurants will be open as well. Boston citizens. For more information about this or “Leprechauns on the Loose” is sponsored by the other events, call Danny Groover at (229) 498-4065 or TheB oButilquue s&h Giifnts g Doe Boston Business Association. Donna Davis chairs this check out our website: bostonga.com. You can also find organization and can be reached at (229) 413-1626 for information on Facebook at Historic Downtown Boston more information. or follow us at #HistoricBoston.

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“With a little help from my friends....” Deputy J. Blackman (left) and Jef- Jefferson Somerset Principal Cory Oliver (left, standing) drops in to visit. ferson Somerset's Nathaniel Woods (center) help Sheriff Mac McNeill (right) Oliver and Sheriff McNeill (right, standing) chatted with the children for a carry the pizzas and drinks into the classroom. few minutes before the party began.

Lynette Veit, ECB Publishing, Inc. Literacy Week to read a book to one of the Pre-K through fifth grade When Sheriff Mac McNeill read classes. McNeill read Carnival at to one of the third grade classes during Candlelight by Mary Pope Osbourne Children's Literacy Week at Jefferson to Mrs. Wilcoxson's stellar third Somerset, he was very impressed with graders. their excellent behavior. “I wanted to show them that I “They were fantastic,” he said. appreciated their manners and their A few weeks earlier, McNeill had attention,” he added. Friday, Feb. 23, been one of about two dozen he was back at the school with pizzas community leaders who volunteered and juice boxes, hosting a pizza party their time on the last day of Children's for the children.

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It's pizza time! After a little help from eager third grade volunteers, who passed out the paper plates and napkins, Sheriff McNeill served the cheese and pepperoni pizza. In the left foreground is Cason Bryon. In the back- ground, starting at the left and going counter-clockwise around the table, are: Dontavius Pompey, Shamar Rollins, Zyreona Seabrooks and McNeill.

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Aucilla Christian Academy Honor Grad- uate and Valedictorian Camryn Grant and Honor Graduate and Salutatorian Emily Mueller are pictured during February 2 Awards Ceremony.

Fifth Grade Caitlyn Williams is District Spelling Bee Champion

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John Willoughby past five years. With her 2015 studio album ‘Love Riot’ with the Photo submitted ECB Publishing, Inc. follow-up album, One Place Live, brand new single, “You Hold It All Tasha Cobbs Leonard is one of the most she earned another Grammy (Every Mountain).” prominent artists in gospel music. With hits like It's that time of year again! On nomination and multiple accolades, Finishing out the concert series “Break Every Chain,” Leonard is sure to bring the Thursday, Feb. 22, Wild Adventures including two Billboard Music is Skillet, who is coming back for soul to Wild Adventures on Saturday, April 28. posted their concerts and special Award nominations, a BET Award their eighth-consecutive year at event schedule for their upcoming nomination and was named the Top Wild Adventures. The Grammy- 2018 season. The lineup includes Female Gospel Artist and the Most nominated, platinum selling rockers performances from country, rock, Streamed Gospel Artist of 2016 by are back by popular demand and Christian and pop acts, as well as Billboard. ready to please after a landmark car shows, wrestling events and Legendary rock band 3 Doors year in 2017. Known for a unique summer fireworks. Down will make their appearance at high-energy stage presence and 2018 special events begin with Wild Adventures on Saturday, May crossover chart topping number one Stars of Wrestling on Saturday, 12. A three-time Grammy Award hits like “Not Gonna Die” and March 17, and continue with Cars nominee and multi-platinum rock “Awake and Alive,” the band is Photo submitted and Coasters Classic Car Show, The band, 3 Doors Down has ready to excite with new songs like Big Boy Toy Show, Nathan's consistently captivated audiences the RIAA certified gold debut The Newsboys are currently on the Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest worldwide with hits like single, “Feel Invincible,” from what Newsboys UNITED tour, reuniting with former founding members Peter Furler and Phil Joel. The National Qualifying Event and “Kryptonite,” “When I’m Gone” Loudwire Magazine calls one of the Newsboys were at Wild Adventures more than many more. Wild Adventures will and “Here Without You.” Ignited by best rock albums of 2016, five years ago and are set to light the stage up also Light Up the Sky in July with a the single “In The Dark,” 3 Doors Unleashed. again with their worship-filled songs. Pictured, Fourth of July Fireworks Down recently released their sixth Among other stars are the from left to right, are: Peter Furler, Phil Joel, Jody Spectacular on Independence Day. full-length album, Us and the Night, comedy recording artist and Davis, Jeff Frankestein, Duncan Phillips and Fireworks displays the last three which debuted in the Top 10 on the multiple Grammy Award nominee, Michael Tait. Saturdays of the month of July. Billboard Top 200. Jeff Foxworthy; The World-Famous The All-Star Concert Series Coming to the stage on dribbling, dunking and jumping begins on Saturday, April 7, with Saturday, June 16, is Kellie Pickler. Harlem Globetrotters; Christian Little Texas performing the Season Kellie Pickler grew up immersed in music artist, Amy Grant; Pass holder Appreciation Concert. country music in the small town of Landmarking country group, Free reserved seats will be available Albemarle, NC with the words of Alabama; and many, many more. to season pass holders on a first- Tammy Wynette, Patsy Cline, All concerts and special events come, first serve basis on the day of Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton are included with park admission or the concert. shaping her musical footing. At the a 2018 season pass. Reserved seats “We've been hard at work age of 19, she first gained fame as a are available at an additional cost putting together a season full of contestant on the fifth season of and will be available to season pass concerts and special events that are American Idol. She has gone on to holders beginning at 9 a.m., on really going to be a lot of fun for the release four critically acclaimed Monday, Feb. 26. Reserved concert Photo submitted whole family,” said Adam Floyd, albums, including her Gold-certified seats will be available for purchase public relations manager. “All year debut Small Town Girl, as well as by all guests on Monday, March 5. 3 Doors Down is known for their three hit songs: “Kryptonite”, “When I'm Gone” and “Here long, our guests will be cheering, 100 Proof, which Rolling Stone Wild Adventures opens for the Without You”. Hopefully Wild Adventures will tasting amazing food and singing named the Best Country Album of 2018 season on Saturday, March 10, hear all three on Saturday, May 12. Pictured, from along with their favorite artists.” 2011. with the addition of MEGABUGS! left to right, are: Greg Upchurch, Chet Roberts, On Saturday, April 28, you will Newsboys UNITED is Adventure Encounters. Splash Brad Arnold, Justin Biltonen and Chris have the chance to see Grammy returning to Wild Adventures after a Island Waterpark opens on Saturday, Henderson. Award-winning recording number of years with original April 7, with the new multimillion artist/songwriter, Tasha Cobbs members Peter Furler and Phil Joel, dollar Ohana Bay expansion for Leonard. Leonard is one of the most as a part of their Newsboys toddlers and other small children. prominent artists in gospel music. UNITED tour. The Newsboys are a 2018 season passes are now Her 2013 debut album, Grace, Christian rock band known for available at a savings of up to $20. featuring the Recording Industry songs like “God’s Not Dead” and For a full schedule of events, to buy Association of America (RIAA) “Jesus Paid It All.” Newsboys have tickets or season passes, you may Gold-certified smash hit “Break UNITED again with all the hits for log onto wildadventures.com or call Every Chain,” continues to be one another incredible tour. The band at (229) 219-7080. The park is open of the highest-selling albums of the recently released their eighteenth on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May 12 - 3 Doors Down Photo submitted Wild Adventures Theme Park 2018 All-Star Concert Schedule May 19 - ALABAMA Amy Grant was the first Christian music artist All concerts start off at 8 p.m. June 2 - Collective Soul to have an album reach Platinum status. Known for hits likes “El Shaddai” and “Baby, Baby,” Amy June 9 - Jeff Foxworthy Grant will bring her band from Nashville to Wild April 7 - Little Texas June 16 - Kellie Pickler Adventures on Saturday, April 14. Passholder Appreciation Event June 23 - Newsboys UNITED April 14 - Amy Grant July 7 - Linkin’ Bridge April 21 - ReaLynn August 4 - 90’s Flashback featuring April 28 - Tasha Cobbs Leonard Vanilla Ice, Tone-Loc and Rob Base May 5 - Scotty McCreery August 11 - Skillet

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Photo Submitted Aucilla Christian Academy Middle School Basketball Awards were Cheerleader Awards givenPhoto Submitted presented during Pow Wow on Friday, February 9. Boys Basketball Winners, Aucilla Christian Academy Junior Varsity Cheerleader Awards were pictured from left to right, are: Ashton Salinas for Impact Player, Tag Williams presented during Pow Wow on Friday, February 16, by Cheerleader Coach for Most Valuable Player, and Hunter Watson for Warrior Award. Girls Middle Noel Cruce. Pictured from left to right are: Jasmine Agner for Best All School Basketball Winners were not present to receive their awards. They Around, Morgan Lundy for Most Dedicated, Laney Cruce for Most Spirited, are: Isabella Gray for Most Valuable Player, Riley Smith for Christian and Coach Cruce. Character, and Jenna Lindsey for Warrior Award. Finlayson scores Aucilla Christian Academy th JV Basketball Awards 1,000Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing,point Inc.

Scoring 1,000 is a bit of a 'big deal.' To be able to achieve making 1,000 points, a player has to put a lot of work into their game; countless hours of practice, of on-court playing, of being a major part of the team is required in order to reach the achievement of a player scoring their 1,000th point. Timothy “Tima” Finlayson, of Aucilla Christian Academy, achieved that major milestone while playing against Munroe on February 13 during his team's District Semi-Finals. For Finlayson, it was really only a matter of time. “I grew up in a basketball family,” said Finlayson humbly, adding that he grew up playing the sport with his immediate and extended family. Joining the Aucilla Warriors was a natural choice, and reaching his 1,000th point on the playing court is something that was Photo Submitted undoubtably the result of hard work, dedication and a love for the sport. Aucilla Christian Academy Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Awards were Crediting a portion of his success to family, presented by Coach Amanda Sapp on February 23 during Pow Wow. especially his brother Ricky Finlayson and Pictured from left to right are: Marley Restrepo with her Leadership award, Julianna Lindsey with her Post Player award, Olivia Walton with her Most Cousin Jay Finlayson, he also expressed gratitude Valuable Player award, and Coach Amanda Sapp. towards his Varsity coaches, Dan Nennstiel and Max Finlayson. It shouldn't surprise anyone that Finlayson plans to pursue a career in sports. When he's not playing basketball, Finlayson also plays golf, and says its actually the latter that he is going to play in college while studying for a degree in sports management with the goal of becoming a coach. Timothy Finlayson is the son of Richard and Meagan Finlayson. Photo Submitted

Timothy “Tima” Finlayson scored his 1,000th point during a game against Munroe on February Photo Submitted 13. Aucilla Christian Academy won that game with a score of 62-25. Aucilla Christian Academy Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Awards were presented by Coach James Burkett on February 23 during Pow Wow. Pictured, from left to right, are: Coach Burkett, Brady Browning with his Best Defensive Player award, Nathan Green with his Best Offensive Player award, CAMINEZ & YEARY, P.A. and Carl Hall with his Big Man award. ATTTORNEYS AT LAW Tiger Track with Coach Jacobs

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Jefferson Somerset SportsJefferson Schedules Somerset Jefferson Somerset Lady Tigers Baseball Schedule Flag Football Schedule Softball Schedule Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Thursday, March 22: Monday, March 19: Monday, April 9: Tuesday, March 20: Monday, April 9: Home Game vs. Lincoln Tuesday, April 10: Away Game vs. Hamilton Home Game vs. Home Game vs. Lafayette Home Game vs. Hamilton High School at 7 p.m. JV Away Game vs. County at 6 p.m. Hamilton County at 4:30 at 6 p.m. (district game) County at 6 p.m. (district Lincoln High School at Tuesday, March 20: p.m. game) Wednesday, March 21: Friday, March 23: 5:30 p.m. Home Game vs. Maclay Tuesday, April 10: Away Game vs. Tuesday, April 10: Away Game vs. at 4 p.m. Home Game vs. Lincoln Gadsden High at 6 Home Game vs. Gadsden Flagler Palm Thursday, April 12: Wednesday, March 21: High School at 4 p.m. p.m. County Coast High Home Game vs. Home Game vs. Rickards Wednesday, SENIOR School at 7 p.m. Wakulla High High School at 4:30 p.m. April 11: Friday, NIGHT School at 6 p.m. Monday, March 26: Away Game vs. March 23: Thursday, March 29: SENIOR Home Game vs. Rickards Home Game Saturday, Away Game vs. Leon NIGHT. Lafayette Mayo at 4 p.m. High vs. John April 14: High School at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28: School at 6 Paul II Away Game vs. FAMU at Tuesday, Away Game vs. p.m. at 6 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 3: April 17: against Branford at Tuesday, p.m. Away Game vs. Chiles Home 5:30 p.m. April 17: Tuesday, April 17: High School. JV Game vs. Tuesday, April 3: Home Game vs. Branford Friday, March 30: Home Game vs. Madison plays at 5:30 p.m. and Madison High School at 7 Home Game vs. St. John at 4 p.m. Away Game vs. Bell County at 6 p.m. Varsity plays at 7 p.m. p.m. Paul II at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 18: Middle High at 6 p.m. (district game) Wednesday, April 4: Away Game vs. Godby Tuesday, April 4: Tuesday, April 24: Friday and Saturday, Friday, April 20: Away Game vs. Lincoln High School at 7 p.m. Away Game vs. Lafayette Home Game vs. FAMU April 6 and 7: Away Game vs. Ocoee High School at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 24: at 6 p.m. (district game) at 6 p.m. Capital City Classic in High School at 7 p.m. Friday, April 6: District Tournaments will Thursday, April 5: Tallahassee. Away Game vs. against be held at 5 p.m. in Thursday, April 26: Florida A&M DRS at Hamilton County Home Game vs Black Away Game vs. John 6:30 p.m. High School at 7 p.m. Paul II at 6 p.

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After the Lady Tigers' (softball) winning game against Florida A&M on March 2, the team headed directly out to combat the following Monday, March 5 to take on the Madison County Cowgirls during a double header, back to back home and away game. At 6 p.m., the Lady Tigers played as the home team, and despite all good intentions, they lost to the Cowgirls with a score of 20-0. ECB Photography, Inc. John Willoughby, March 5, 2018 The second game at 7 p.m. once again saw the Lady Tigers beaten back when the Lea Vargas is up to bat during the Monday, March 5 back-to-back games Cowgirls scored 23 points and Lady Tigers took none. against Madison County's Cowgirls. it was a painful defeat for Jefferson's Despite their defeat, the Lady Tigers will keep playing hard and aim to win at their Lady Tigers as they were surpassed by the Cowgirls with a score of 20-0 next game on Friday, March 16, when they take on Taylor County at an away game. and then 23-0. s s s u l e P c

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Rick Patrick Camryn Grant ECB Publishing, Inc. (#14) shot 38 percent from the three-point line during the Lady There will be no Warriors' semi-final State Championship for the game with Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Calvary Lady Warriors' basketball team this sea- Christian. son. Despite a fourth quarter rally, the Lady Warriors were defeated, 41-37, on Monday, Feb. 26, by the Lady Lions of Cal- vary Christian Academy from Ormond Beach. The Lady Warriors established an early 10-9 lead in the first quarter, however, the Lady Lions outscored the Lady Warriors 15-3 in the second quarter to build a 24-13 lead going into halftime. The Lady Warriors rallied in the final period, but the Lady Lions were able to hold off the Lady Warriors and win the contest with a 41-37 final score. The game set up a State Championship match between Calvary Christian and City of Life Christian Academy on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Camryn Grant led the Lady Warriors' scoring effort with 20 points and 20 rebounds. Abigail Morgan also had a double-double for the Lady Warriors with 12 points and 17 rebounds. Summer Dee and Elizabeth Hightower also added to the Lady Warriors scoring total. The Lady Warriors finished their 2017-18 Photo courtesy of Tammy Wise-Thrash campaign with a total record of 22-6. ACA semi-final 2: Summer Dee (#22) snags a rebound for the Lady Warriors.

Photo courtesy of Tammy Wise-Thrash Photo courtesy of Tammy Wise-Thrash Camryn Grant (#14) leaps for the opening tip-off in the state semi-final game. Elizabeth Hightower (#55) shoots a jumper from downtown. Veterans Among Us Army Veteran Frank Blow United States Army Veteran Frank Blow entered into the military after graduating from The Citadel in South Carolina, a classic military college focused on leadership development and academic distinction. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant after graduation. He was stationed in Baumholder Germany where he met and married his first wife. Frank was a tank company commander in Alpha Company 2nd Battalion 68th Armor, 8th Infantry Division. He loved Germany and enjoyed traveling Europe.

After his military service, Frank worked 17 years for New York Life. Retired now, he proudly owns and operates Jefferson Storage, Monticello's finest climate-controlled facility. He's an active member of the Monticello Kiwanis and Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, and three-time president. Frank is a 1963 graduate of Jefferson County High School.

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Camphor lumber was the material of choice for sea chest and other storage containers for clothing and textiles. It has the enviable traits of repelling moths and it resists the decaying effect of seawater on wood. History does not record which explorer got the idea for using the decon- gestant features of camphor. It could be reasonably assumed it was a lucky happenstance of a seaman suffering a head cold who, out of desperation, sought out a local medical arts practitioner. Les Harrison The conversation may have gone something like this: “I’ve got a bad head UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director cold, doctor,” said the sailor. “Crush two handfuls of these leaves under your nose, breathe deeply and call me in the morning,” said the doctor. It worked. The reputation of camphor spread rapidly based on the positive results. Overtime camphor The flu season is hanging on with a trees were planted in colonies with latitudes rel- vengeance in Jefferson County, recent spring atively near the equator. It was better to have a like weather notwithstanding. The symptoms local source of leaves rather than waiting for the range from the inconvenient to extreme discom- next shipment. fort. Camphor trees reached the southeastern One universal symptom is respiratory dis- United States in the early 18th century. Most tress. It is bad enough to feel achy and endure a plantations and remote homesteads had at least temperature, but the stuffed head and chest cre- one tree. ates abject misery in the unlucky sufferer. st Camphor leaves easily fit into the practice of Fortunately, early 21 century medical op- using a poultice for medical purposes. A poul- tions will relieve many of the respiratory symp- tice is a small bag suspended from the neck of toms until the virus runs its course. Every the patient as a means of administering a treat- retailer and pharmacy currently has shelves ment. lined with the latest approved treatments for this Local folk medicine varied from place to seasonal plague. place. Some treatments were just pungent and One of the favorite treatments with a long some were absolutely repulsive, but most con- standing reputation for effectiveness at relieving tained camphor leaves. stuffiness is camphor based rubs and inhalers. Today camphor trees in Jefferson County are The positive effects are immediate, but the rubs relics of a long past self-reliant lifestyle. The must be liberally applies to sustain the result. spreading branches with evergreen leaves are Camphor oil, the basis for the seasonal res- sometime confused with oaks. piratory relief, is the product of camphor trees In Florida the camphor tree is treated as an in- which can be found on many old homesteads in vasive plant and can produce thickets which Jefferson County. This exotic tree is native to choke out native vegetation. Its fruit is attrac- east Asia where it has a long history as a highly tive to birds and can spread rapidly. prized resource. One way or another, this tree is nothing to In the early days of sea travel and interna- sneeze at. tional trade, the camphor tree’s products were To learn more about camphor trees, contact quickly recognized by enterprising European ex- your UF/IFAS Jefferson Extension Office at plores as a revenue source. The spice cinnamon (850) 342-0187 or http://jefferson.ifas.ufl.edu/ is derived from its bark. HEY!HEY! Spring 2018 We’d Love To Hear From You Let your voice be heard with “Letters To The Editor” or tell the world your pet peeve in our Stingers!

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Photo submitted 1-850-997-2141 Treetop clusters of yellow jessamines shower the forest floor with flecks of color which contrast Serving Jefferson & Surrounding against the brown remains of last autumn’s leaf and pine straw drop. Counties for Over 50 Years! Spring, in all its glory, is almost here. The 2018 Wildflowers are making a strong showing in March. th www.plantationgas.com spring equinox is March 20 , and on that date the day The Roundleaf Bluet or Innocence is peering and night will be the same length. through dead grass and pine needles. How to use: the major and minor feeding Lexicographers, the people who study language, This tiny flower is about the size of a dime and ap- times for each day are listed below. The have concluded the term “spring” originated about 2,000 pears in clusters. The only function for this low growing major feeding times are the best for the years ago in what-is-now Germany. It loosely translated plant seems as a herald of warmer days to come. sportsman and last about two hours. The minor feeding times can also have good to the phrase “to jump” or “to run”. Yellow Jessamines are displaying clusters of bright success, but last only about one hour. It seems the word’s implication in those simpler yellow blooms from the top of any plant or structure this times was directed at the flora and fauna. Basically, the vine is able to climb. The blooms soon mature and rain The Week of plants and animals sprang back to life, either by jumping down to the forest floor. out of the bud or running. While attractive and showy, the entire plant contains March 9-16 , 2018 st In 21 century Jefferson County, the month of March alkaloid toxins. Honeybees seem particularly vulnerable Major Feed Times are marked by an asterisk (*) finds the plants springing back from winter’s chilly grip. to this lovely, but fatal attraction. A visit to the forest, field or yards now yields an as- Chickasaw plums are producing copious volumes of March 9 12:31AM March 13 3:42AM sortment of Technicolor blooms in progress. delicate white blooms on an otherwise leafless tree. This *5:26AM *8:37AM One of the traditional springtime blooming favorites native understory tree reaches a maximum height of less 11:18AM 2:34PM are the dogwoods. This deciduous hardwood is native, than ten feet, but its spring blooming capacity far out- *5:50PM *9:00PM but with related species over most of the northern hemi- strips its stature. sphere. In addition to the showy nature of this tree, it also March 10 1:22AM March 14 4:22AM There are actually two varieties of dogwood native produces small fruit, some sweet and some bitter. The *6:13AM *9:24AM to north Florida, the roughleaf and the flowering. Both plums produced are popular with birds and animals, and 12:03PM 3:29PM have large, profuse white blooms and both flower in the people lucky enough to have access to the sweet fruit *6:37PM ---- spring. variety. In addition to their striking spring appearance, dog- Its early bloom nature makes it susceptible to late March 11 2:12AM March 15 5:01AM woods have a long and varied history as a resource uti- frost and fruit loss. If a late hard freeze occurs, the yel- *7:01AM *10:11AM lized by the population. Early settlers used dogwood low to red fruit will be lost until the next year. 12:51PM 4:24PM twigs as toothbrushes by chewing them into coarse bris- Alas, even the turfgrass is growing again. This *7:25PM ---- tles. means a regular mowing schedule must spring to life The strength and dense qualities of the wood made it also. March 12 2:58AM March 16 5:38AM an excellent choice for material to construct durable To learn more about Jefferson County’s spring *7:49AM ---- tools. Dogwood was the first choice for spindles and bloom, contact your UF/IFAS Jefferson Extension Office 1:42PM 5:21PM spools in textile mills because of its robust qualities. at (850) 342-0187 or http://jefferson.ifas.ufl.edu/ *8:13PM *10:57AM 14A • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS sifi Clas eds LeNOTICEg OF PUBLICa MEETING: l NoREQUESTt FORi QUALIFICATIONSce (RFQ) s The District Board of Trustees of North Florida Community College will hold its Jefferson County Emergency Management will be receiving qualifications until Deadline for Deadline for regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the NFCC Board March 21, 2018 to obtain a contractor to conduct required activities in accor- Wednesday’s Paper Friday’s Paper Room, NFCC, 325 NW Turner Davis Dr., Madison, FL. A copy of the agenda may dance with task authorizations to build sustainable partnerships, strengthen op- be obtained by contacting: NFCC, Office of the President, 325 NW Turner Davis erations and set priorities for the emergency management program and other 3 p.m. on Mon. 3 p.m. on Wed. Dr., Madison, FL 32340, 850-973-1618, or email [email protected]. For disabil- partner organizations. Any proposals received after March 21, 2018 at 5:00 PM ity-related accommodations, contact the NFCC Office of College Advancement, will not be considered by the review committee. Jefferson County reserves the right HELP WANTED 850-973-1653 or [email protected]. NFCC is an equal access/equal opportunity em- to reject any and all documents received, waive formalities and re-advertise and award ployer. the RFQ in the best interest of Jefferson County. Jefferson County does not discrim- The Jefferson County Teachers Cashiers and maintenance inate because of race, creed, color, national origin or handicap status. THANK YOU, Credit Union is accepting job personnel needed at I-10 Desiree James 850-973-1653 3/9 Anyone wishing to obtain RFQ documents may contact Carol Ellerbe at applications for a full-time Chevron on Hwy. 19 South. [email protected]. 3/7,9,14 Loan Officer/Teller with a Full time & part-time positions REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL Bachelor's degree or equivalent open. Would be a good job for RFQ #2018030118-01 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE years' experience. Other duties retired person or to supplement JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER income. Apply in person. 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR would include, accounts 1484 S. Jefferson St., Monticello, FL 32344 JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA payable, assist management in 2/14,rtn,c CIVIL DIVISION any and all duties, backup phone Jefferson County will select a Restore Act Grant Consultant to provide consultant serv- CASE NO.: 18-000-08 NEED INFANT/TODDLER assistance, teller duties, work ices associated with grant writing, administration, technical support, application, mon- FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Room TEACHER at child care itoring and post-grant requirements of the Restore Act to Jefferson County and all drive thru, and ability to multi Plaintiff, facility in Monticello. Must have Treasury guidelines and federal grant regulations and those additional grant consulting vs. task. Submit applications and services required of the professional with the Restore Act as required by Jefferson 45 hrs. child care classes or will- KATHRYN F. JONES, et al., resumes to Jefferson County County and the U.S. Treasury. ing to get. Please call 850-342- Defendants. Teachers Credit Union Proposals from the qualified parties will show the selected consultants ability to pro- 1111 after 9 am. 1/24,rtn,c vide general guidance and support to Jefferson County staff and advise the commission Attn: Judy B. Nazaruk, Man- NOTICE OF ACTION and staff regarding the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, TO: ager/CEO, 1500 W. Washington Full-Time Auto Technician and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast (RESTORE) Act of 2012. St. Monticello, FL 32344 or and General Maintenence Tasks and expectations of grant consultant services are defined within the complete UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, Request for Proposals (RFQ) available from the County Coordinator, Parrish Barwick [email protected]. needed. Good Drivers License CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN IN- 3/9,14,16,c at 1484 S. Jefferson Street, Monticello, Florida 32344; or from the Jefferson County TEREST IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN BURTON MATHIS required. Apply in Person Only Web Site www.jeffersoncountyfl.gov. Last Known Address: 355 W BOWMAN ST , MONTICELLO, FL 32344 Lake Park of Madison Rehab at 1500 N. Jefferson St. The County, at its sole discretion, intends to award a contract to the party deemed to Current Residence Unknown Center in Madison, Florida is Monticello 2/28, rtn,c offer the best qualifications, value and probability of success in administration, consulting and facilitating Jefferson County’s grant writing program, monitoring and im- seeking Full Time and Part YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the fol- plementation of the various components of each grant sought and secured through the lowing described property: Time RN or LPN staff nurses SERVICES .... RESTORE Act. for our 7 pm to 7 am shift. If LOTS 38, 39, 40, 45, 46 AND 47 OF THE ACADEMY HEIGHTS ADDITION nursing was a calling for you TREE SERVICE Sealed Bids will be accepted until 5:00 PM Friday, April 13 2018; at 1484 S. Jefferson TO THE CITY OF MONTICELLO AS PER MAP OR PLAT OF SAID ADDI- St., Monticello, FL 32344. Attention Parrish Barwick, Jefferson County Coordinator. and you exemplify professional- STUMP GRINDING TION AS THE SAME APPEARS OF RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS MR. STUMP 850-509-8530 OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA IN DEED BOOK HH, PAGE 484, REF- ism and leadership with excel- ***The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to accept ERENCE TO SAME BEING HEREBY EXPRESSLY MADE lent communication and Quick Responses. 2/24, rtn. or reject any and all sealed bids. 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Run your classified with us! All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property Tim Sanders $15 for 20 words when sold may be subject to the current year taxes. As Clerk of the Court Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in By Sherry Sears such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, As Deputy Clerk North Steps on April 19, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. 3/9,16 Addvverrtise for way Tim Sanders lessss thaan you think Clerk of the Circuit Court IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Jefferson County, FL 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Display | Classifieds | Online JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 3/9,16,23,30 CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO.: 16-073-CA

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CLEO MARIE KELLY A/K/A CLEO M. KELLY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC RReeacchFloridai .com REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CLEO MARIE KELLY A/K/A CLEO M. KELLY; UNKNOWN TENANT; IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, ADVERTISING NETWORK Defendants. OF FLORIDA NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 27th day of February, 2018, and entered in Case No. 16-073-CA, of the Circuit Court of the 2ND Judicial Circuit in and for Jefferson County, Florida, wherein FED- ERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and UNKNOWN March 5 - March 11 HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, FLORIDA - NORTH FLORIDA - STATEWIDE TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ES- Auctions Building Supplies TATE OF CLEO MARIE KELLY A/K/A CLEO M. KELLY MORTGAGE ELEC- TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE ***AUCTION*** SAWMILLS FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. ERIN KELLY A/K/A ERIN MICHAEL KELLY GABRELLE KELLY A/K/A GABRIELLE KELLY A/K/A SAT March 17th, 9:00 A.M from only $4397.00 GABRIELLE THOMPSON A/K/A GABRIELLE RENEE KELLY JOCELYN 10513 Hwy 84 West, MAKE & SAVE MONEY KELLY A/K/A JOCELYN LEA KELLY UNKNOWN TENANT N/K/A GABRIELLE THOMPSON; and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CLEO MARIE KELLY A/K/A CLEO Dothan, AL with your own bandmill. M. KELLY IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are defendants. KIRK CONSTRUCTION & Cut lumber any dimension. B. REAMS as the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the, NORTH DOOR OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, FARM EQUIPMENT. In stock ready to ship! Hint: Each of the nine blocks has to contain all the numbers 1-9, and each number COUNTY COURTHOUSE, MONTICELLO, FL 32344, 11:00 AM on the 5th day of April, 2018 DENNIS BURTON, AL FREE Info/DVD: can only appear once in a row, column or box. , the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: #578. (334) 692-3955 www.NorwoodSawmills.com www.BurtonAuction.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N LOTS 21, 22, 23 AND 24 OF LONGVIEW SUBDIVISION, AS PER MAP OR PLAT OF RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, Paper Bundles FLORIDA, IN PLAT BOOK 'B', PAGE 22, AND TO WHICH REFERENCE IS DONATIONS HEREBY EXPRESSLY DIRECTED, AND BEING SITUATE IN THE WEST ONE HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, LYING WEST OF THE STATE ROAD NO. 158, SNAPPHAPPY SAID LONGVIEW SUBDIVISION BEING A RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 261 FERAL CAT AND 262 OF NORTH FLORIDA PECAN COMPANY SUBDIVISION AS PER SANCTUARY $2 Each MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORD IN SAID PUBLIC RECORDS IN PLAT DONATIONS BOOK 'A', PAGE 1, AND DEED BOOK 'EE', PAGE 600, PUBLIC RECORDS NEEDED OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND TO WHICH REFERENCE IS ALSO EXPRESSLY MADE. Drop-off box, especially Monticello News for kitten food, litter, etc. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE at Monticello News, 180 SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE W. Washington St. Call 180 W. Washington St. OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Debbie at 850-997-0901 for more information. 850-997-3568 If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: ADA Coordinator 301 South Monroe Street Read Your Local Tallahassee, FL 32301 850.606.4401 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon re- Papers Online ceiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than Just a reminder to everyone that you can read the 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. actual Monticello News and Jefferson County Journal newspapers online. Dated this 28th day of February, 2018.

The online edition of the newspaper (called an e- Tim Sanders edition) is available not only on computers, but also on Clerk Of The Circuit Court iPads, Kindles, other tablets, iPhones and Android By: Sherry Sears phones. Deputy Clerk A one-year subscription to just the e-edition is only $30 per year, or can be purchased in conjunction with the Submitted by: Choice Legal Group, P.A. actual newspaper subscription, also. The online e- P.O. Box 9908 editions become available for viewing every Tuesday Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310-0908 and Thursday afternoon. Telephone: (954) 453-0365 To start your subscription today, or for more 850-342-0244 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 information, call (850) 997-3568 or email [email protected] so we can get the information on Jefferson County DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE how to get the online edition to you. PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 Humane Society [email protected] 3/9,16 Jefferson County Journal March 9, 2018 HealthHealth FocusFocus

2B - Researchers Analyze E-Cigarette Vapor 4B - Day of Dialogue on Minority Health B SECTION 6B - Big Bend Transitions Program 2B • Jefferson County Journal Health Focus Friday, March 9, 2018 Unregulated E-cigs could have hidden dangers

Ashley Hunter Bronchiolitis obliterans, have been so bad totally clear; there just aren’t enough surpassed youth cigarette smoking. ECB Publishing, Inc. that complete lung transplant was required studies to make sound judgment. “That’s a startling number of kids,” for the patients. However, Allen said the Occupational said Allen. E-cigarettes are becoming popular for There are more than 7,000 varieties Safety and Health Administration Buying e-cigarettes is as easy as people who are trying to quit smoking, as of flavored e-cigarettes, e-juices and (OHSA) have warned workers for years ordering them online. The FDA does not well as those who just want a safer nicotine-containing liquids used for about the risks of diacetyl. regulate e-cigarettes and, therefore, no alternative to cigarettes. E-cigarette refillable devices, but the Harvard study “The presence of [diacetyl] is rules can be imposed on who can companies make their place known in focused on 51 different types of flavored concerning enough for me to be stronger purchase the vaping products and how drugstores by touting their vaping product e-cigs and refill liquids that they with my patients when we’re talking they must be sold. The agency has issued as a cleaner and healthier alternative to considered to be more appealing to about the unknown safety hazards of e- a proposed rule to include e-cigs under its smoking. younger users, such as cotton candy, cigarettes,” said pulmonary specialist Dr. authority in order to regulate certain It is true that e-cigs are indeed a more waikiki watermelon, double apple David Beuther. “Bronchiolitis obliterans products that contain tobacco and wholesome approach to smoking, but e- hookah, tutti frutti, cupcake, blue water is irreversible. You can’t take it back,” nicotine. cigs are not as completely harmless as punch, oatmeal cookie and alien blood. said Beuther, an associate professor of But are e-cigs safer than cigarettes? was assumed. The testing for the chemicals was medicine at National Jewish Health, one The definite answer is still yes. Levels of Most of the study on e-cigs circulates done by inserting the e-cig into a sealed of the country’s top respiratory hospitals. diacetyl are still far higher in tobacco around the concept of the products being chamber attached to a lab-built device that Acetoin is also linked to “popcorn lung”, smoke than e-cig vapor. nicotine free, but more studies are drew air through the e-cigarette as a user and 2,3-pentanedione has caused lung and “Tobacco cigarette smoke contains beginning to turn to the vaporproduct and might. After pulling air through for eight brain damage in rats. high levels of diacetyl and acetyl looking beyond the assumed benefits. seconds, the researchers would then let While some e-cig users believe the propionyl, on average 100 and ten times Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan the machine rest for 15 to 30 seconds and product will help them transition away higher,” said Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos, School of Public Health examined the redraw more air through the e-cig. The from smoking regular cigarettes, other an expert on e-cigarette research and an vapor mist that e-cigs produce and tested air that was “breathed” through the e-cig studies have shown that they might opponent of putting diacetyl in e-liquids. the chemicals within it. While most was then tested and it was found that at actually be a gateway into smoking for Farsalinos adds that the ongoing research people believe that the steaming mist that least one of all three chemicals were others. against e-cigs fails to mention that the e-cigs create is water vapor, the truth is present in 47 of the 51 flavors tested. Beuther said that he’s particularly presence of these chemical compounds that it is a mixture of chemicals and “One of three flavoring chemicals concerned about teens and young adults are also in tobacco smoke. flavorings, not water. was found in 92 percent of the e-cigarettes using the e-cigarettes. Young lungs are “This omission creates the impression The researchers were looking for the we sampled and these chemicals are of not fully developed until about age that e-cigarettes are exposing users to a chemicals diacetyl, acetoin and 2,3- interest because of what we know about 25 and vaping could lead to silent new chemical hazard, when in reality their pentanedione; all which have been linked the associations of inhaling these damage. Smaller people and perhaps exposure will be much lower compared to to serious respiratory problems in chemicals and severe, irreversible lung some women may also be at additional smoking,” said Farsalinos. workers. disease that occurred in popcorn workers risk due to the exposure to higher Exposure is still exposure, even if it is Diacetyl, in particular, has been over a decade ago,” said lead study author concentration of the given materials less. While people are regularly warned associated with a serious condition known Joseph Allen. compared to a larger person, such as a about the dangers of cigarette smoking, as “popcorn lung.” The condition, while Diacetyl was found in more than 75 man. vapor companies aren’t even required to painful and irreversible, is not as graphic percent of the flavored electronic According to the Center of Disease state the potential hazards in their own as it sounds. The name was earned after cigarettes and the refill liquids that were Control, there is an estimated 2.5 million products. eight former employees at an artificial analyzed by researchers; more teens and young adults now using e-cigs; “There is still so much we do not popcorn butter factory in Missouri inhaled concerning, they found it in levels that use among middle school and high school know about e-cigarettes,” said Harvard diacetyl from the flavoring that was used were higher than the laboratory limit of students alike have tripled in one year Professor David Christiani, the co-author on the artificial butter flavoring on a daily detection in 39 of the flavors tested. alone. Youth use of e-cigarettes has now of the new study. basis. Acetoin showed up in 46 e-cigarettes The workers ended up coughing and and liquid flavorings while 2,3- wheezing; they also suffered from pentanedione was detected in 23 of the shortness of breath, weight loss and night flavors. sweats; a number of cases of popcorn The complete impact of e-cigarettes lung, or as it is properly known, on the health of their users is still not Friday, March 9, 2018 Health Focus Jefferson County Journal • 3B

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4B • Jefferson County Journal Health Focus Friday, March 9, 2018 Community attends and supports Day of Dialogue on Minority Health XII

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Day of Dialogue on Minority Health XII 'The Power of Prevention' in Jefferson County, was held on Sturday, Feb. 24 and was very well attended by community neighbors and friends. The event included speakers sharing facts about health conditions, access to information and transportation related to their fields of expertise. Event Coordinator Tonya Bell welcomed everyone for coming out, and caring enough about their health to learn more about “the health issues we are all ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, February 24, 2018 faced with today.” ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, February 24, 2018 Speakers and their presentations Registering guests for the event, pictured from left to right, are Betty Speakers during the “Day of Dialogue on Minority Health XII” event included: Shamarial Roberson, Bureau of Norton, Cheryl Graham and included Maiisha MItchel, speaking about preventing and managing diabetes Chronic Disease Prevention; Vivian Earnestine Woods. and complications. Royster, health care through the eyes of social justice; Frances Collins and Anne Robinson, RN, managing your heart health; preventing and managing cancer risks; John Nelson and Robert Adams, identifying Pam Beck, preventing and managing strokes; Maiisha Mitchel, preventing and and managing transportation needs; and Naryanan Krishnamoorthy, wound care and managing diabetes and complications; Jackie Robinson, preventing and managing prevention of infection. mental health crisis; Ralph Wilson, Deborah Latson and Ronda Parrish, managing As the attendees participated in the event program by listening to the variety of elderly and prolong health care without burnout; Lynn Vinson and Harriet Hudson, speakers in the cafeteria of the Jefferson Somerset K-12 their children participated in

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, February 24, 2018 February 24, 2018 One of several speakers was Dr. Florida Health Jefferson County Naryanan Krishnamoorthy, with ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, February 24, 2018 was just one of several vendors at South Medical Group Primary Care, Lunch for the event was catered by JW’s Smokehouse Grill and served the event. Pictured, from left to right, presenting on wound care and by, from left to right, Carolyn Moore, Natara Howard, Cynthia Jackson, and are Pam Beck, Chelsey McCoy and prevention of infection. Darryl Hall. “BBQ Done Right.” Trish Blair. Friday, March 9, 2018 Health Focus Jefferson County Journal • 5B

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photos By Debbie Snapp, February 24, 2018 Guests to the “Day of Dialogue on Minority Health XII” filled the school cafeteria as they listened to a variety of presentations and speakers. breakout sessions of fun and games offered by: Pam Robinson, Health Department, Free Jefferson Partnership, Jefferson County Democratic Party, Black Treatment Eddie Thompson, DJ Club; Ryan Salazar, The Impact Team; Sheriff's Office; Advocacy Network, Elder Care Services, Early Intervention Consultant/Area 2B, Jerald Cheeseborough; University of Florida Jefferson County Extension and SGA and Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison & Taylor Counties, in the gymnasium. A selection of snacks were offered to those attending throughout If you have any questions or concerns about this event, contact chairpersons [email protected] the morning and a luncheon meal was prepared and served by JW's Smokehouse Gloria Cox at (850) 879-4425, ; J.W. Tisdale at (850) 291- Grill, a local favorite. 6938; Barbara Reddick at (850) 363-0706; or Cheryl Graham at (850) 264-5066. Vendors included: Jefferson and Leon County Health Departments Breast & Others on the steering committee and sponsors included: Brittany Harvey, John Cervical Cancer, Big Bend Cares and Carepoint Health & Wellness Center, Peck, Cumi Allen, Willie Mae Nelson, Joseph O. Love, Pedro McKelvin, J.B. American Red Cross, Refuge House, Holistic Plan of Care, Legal Services of Duval, Rose Campbell, Kevin Hall, John Jones, Kimberly Allbritton, Deveda Florida, AHEC, North Florida Medical Center, Sickle Cell Foundation, Tobacco Bellamy, and Shirley Huggins.

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The Power to Prevent Elder Abuse Is in Your Hands 6B • Jefferson County Journal Health Focus Friday, March 9, 2018 Transitions Program helps families facing serious illness

Story Submitted • Friendship and companionship assisted in helping Shelby coordinate people, and I look forward to this night • Transportation with her employer to work part time the most out of the week.” The definition of success is • Relief for caregivers due to her mother’s advancing illness. The Transitions Team is proud of these personal, which is why Transitions is • Wellness calls A volunteer provides companionship successes, thankful for the honor to be dedicated to understanding our clients • Resource referral to Shelby’s mother. part of an individual’s life journey and Fred and their unique needs. Whether • Client and caregiver education is a fragile, elderly gentleman excited to help others. we’re visiting with someone who is • Guidance in understanding complex living in an assisted living facility. He For questions about the Transitions lonely, linking a client to financial medical decisions does not have family in the area and is Program, contact Bobbie Massey, assistance or supporting caregivers, Since August 2017, we have lonely. After a Transitions volunteer LCSW, Transitions program manager, our success is defined by the success served 54 clients across the Big Bend, started visiting Fred on a regular basis, at (850) 671-6036. Additional of the people we serve. resulting in many successes. The best he said, “This is the first time I have information, including support group Transitions is a professionally way to illustrate the impact of felt like I had a friend in a very long dates and times, can be found at www.WingsToCarryYou.org. managed, volunteer-based support Transitions is to share some of these time.” Nancy system provided in the comfort of your stories: joined the Powerful Tools for Shelby home, assisted living facility, nursing is a mother of an 11-year-old Caregivers Support Group and home or wherever you call home. It is boy and caregiver to her 80-year-old recently moved her mother into a designed to assist those who have an mother. She stopped working to care nursing home. She has been struggling advancing illness with a prognosis of for her mother and has since watching her mother, diagnosed with one year or less. There is no fee for encountered financial challenges. The dementia, slowly decline. After Transitions services. Volunteers and Transitions social worker has linked beginning the support group, Nancy social workers provide: Shelby to resources for food and said, “I feel as if I have found my

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