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When Clerk Flu activity remains high in of Court Tim Florida and continues to Sanders increase, according to the latest addressed the bulletin from the Florida Jefferson County Department of Health (FDOH). Legislative In its summary report for Delegation in late ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Lynette Veit, January 31, 2018 the week of Jan. 14-20, the December and Tim Sanders department noted that flu The Jefferson Senior Citizen's Center, located at 1155 N Jefferson street needs Clerk of Court the community's help to raise funds and continue serving the county's elderly. One told the activity was high and continued of the fundraisers planned includes a series of fish fries every Friday during Lent. lawmakers that the budget model to increase sharply, putting it that is currently funding the state's ECB Publishing, Inc. above the peak activity of Lynette Veit, center to close and the building to revert 67 clerk of court offices was previous flu seasons. The back to the state, and broken and in need of repairing, he department also reported that The board members met at the lose what many wasn't saying anything new. the increases were observable in Jefferson Senior Citizens consider an often The problem, in fact, is a all age groups and across all Center to discuss “Keep us mindful that- fromwe are the overlooked asset in longstanding one, as Sanders tells regions of the state, with the several options and our sisters' and brothers' keepers the community. it, stemming from the repeated panhandle continuing to ideas for fundraising in times like these.” They were willing slashing of constitutional clerks' opening prayer at the Jefferson experience the largest increases to keep its doors open to talk to friends, budgets over the years and the in flu activity. Senior Citizens Center board meet- and continue serving ing, January 31. contacts and connections to budgets not being made whole In Jefferson County, County the elderly citizens of ask for help, and discussed a range of again. It's a problem, Sanders says, Health Department (CHD) Jefferson County. No fundraising options to keep the lights on that has proven “a hard nut to See SENIOR CENTER page 3 Administrator Kimberly one on the board was willing to allow the crack.” Allbritton reports that in the last “The clerks of court have been 30 days ending Jan. 25, LOCAL trying to crack this nut for 10 Jefferson County had 16 years,” Sanders said, referring to confirmed cases of influenza, Structure Fire in the Clerk of Court Operations with type A being the most Corporation (CCOC), the entity common. that -- among other duties -- “Most of the 16 were under Piney Woods Area reviews, certifies and approves the age five or over age 65,” budgets for Florida's 67 clerks of Debbie Snapp, Allbritton said. “This is an ECB Publishing Inc. circuit courts. increase over the previous 30 The problem that Sanders cites, days.” in fact, is underscored in the latest Jefferson County She listed among the CHD's annual report of the CCOC that it Fire Rescue was dis- community outreach activities: submitted to the Florida patched to a fully en- Distributing flu advice and Legislature and Governor just gulfed structure fire at prevention information to all before Jan. 1, as required by law. 880 Piney Wood in long-term care and correctional The report's purpose, as stated Monticello on January facilities, daycare centers, in the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Annual 26, at 2:47 p.m. They schools, community partners, Photo Submitted Report, is to share the COCC's arrived at 2:54 p.m., doctors and adult family-care An outdoor storage shed was completly distroyed operations and activities, as well as along with the Lloyd homes, among others. See FIRE page 3 during a recent fire. to detail the budget developments Providing information and for the 67 clerks and the end-of- guidance to Somerset School K- LOCAL year reconciliation of actual versus 12 on routine influenza projected expenditures for their outbreak control measures, such Fire at operations. as vaccination, surveillance, In the report, CCOC Chair personal hygiene, cleaning and Ken Burke doesn't mince words disinfecting, etc., that should be Egret about the difficulties that clerks of implemented to prevent or court face, calling 2016-17 a reduce infections. Marsh particularly challenging year Offering vaccinations to because of funding problems. Debbie Snapp, students and school faculty on ECB Publishing Inc. “Unfortunately,” Burke writes Jan. 25. in report's introduction, “clerks Monitoring the availability Jefferson County Fire continue to face extremely difficult of flu vaccines and antivirals Rescue was dispatched to Photo Submitted budget issues that are threatening throughout the county. a forest/woods fire at 255 Local firefighters fought a brush fire at Egret Marsh to severely impact our ability to See FLU page 3 See MARSH page 3 last Saturday afternoon. See CLERK page 3 Jefferson INDEX Chamber Cheerleaders VIEWPOINTS 2 SCHOOL 9 Membership win OBITUARIES 5 TV THIS WEEK 10 Meeting competition COMMUNITY NEWS 4-7 FARM & OUTDOORS 11 see page 7 see page 9 FFE 8 CLASS. & LEGALS 12 2 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 VIEWPOINTS Deb’s Notes Letters To The Editor Drop a note to: [email protected] ***Shannon Lambert-Ryan is The Science of What Animals Leave manager of the Celtic Roots band, Behind.' The 'Watch Your Step! 5K' Letters to the Editor are typed word for word, comma for comma, as sent to this newspaper. RUNA. She tells me that the band will begins at 8:30 a.m. in the University of be performing as part of the 2nd annual Florida Cultural Plaza commuter lot Please keep letter to 600 words or less. Irish Festival at the on Hull Road across from the SW Monticello Opera House Recreation Center. For more on February 3, to start the information or to register visit St. Patrick's Day season! www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/wat Thank You Firefighters RUNA won Top Group ch-your-step-5k or call 352-273-2055. It is with gratitude that I take this means to commend the Jefferson County and Top Traditional This event is different than other 5K Debbie Snapp Fire Department, and even more specifically its Lloyd Volunteer Division, led Groups at the Irish Music races because it is run on the beautiful Columnist thankfully for so many years by Mr. John Cooksey. Awards, and Best World trails of the UF Natural Area Teaching On Saturday last my wife exclaimed that she heard a noise, getting louder, Traditional and Best Bluegrass Songs Laboratory, as well as campus roads. at the Independent Music Awards. The It’s also unique because participants and coming toward our house. We looked out a window and saw a wall of band recently released a new album, will be entertained with exhibit-related flame, remarkably sounding just like a train, not a hundred yards from us. The 'LIVE', and a new Music Video, 'The puns and trivia throughout the course. woods were on fire! Our field was already aflame and the flames heading di- Ruthless Wife', featuring Ron Block, Participants will receive a long- rectly at us, blown by a brisk east wind. with Alison Krauss & Union Station. sleeved tee-shirt and free entry into the The call was made to "911." In the nick of time, the fire now within 50 feet The performance will be from 5 to 10 'The Scoop on Poop!' exhibit on race of our highly inflammable house, arrived like the Cavalry in an old western film p.m. on Saturday. For more about day, which is when the Florida the Lloyd Fire Brigade, followed swiftly by the Monticello trucks. RUNA visit www.runamusic.com or Museum is celebrating the exhibit Our home, and all we so much love within it, was saved! How do we thank contact [email protected], or call opening. The race is open to all ages those firefighters? Whatever I say or do falls so far short of our appreciation. 215- 915-3124. Contact Kevin and skill levels. Participants may pick Charles and Lynn Moore Matthew Carr, director of the up early registration packets at the Monticello Opera House, at 850-997- museum on February 9 from 3:00 to 4242 for more about upcoming events. 6:00 p.m. Registration is $30 for adults ***The Monticello Heritage and $25 for youth or UF students. Camellia Exhibit will be held on Race day registration will begin at February 3, at the Monticello Woman’s 7:30 a.m. if spaces are available. Only Club on East Pearl Street, hosted by cash or checks will be accepted on the Jefferson County Historical race day and checks should be made Association (JCHA.) Bloom Entries payable to the University of Florida. will be from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., with Medals will be given to all who judging from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. This complete the race, with awards Saturday event is free and open to the presented at 9:30 a.m. to the ‘No. 1’, public from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ‘No. 2’ and ‘Turd Place’ runners in Enjoy a luncheon with friends and adult male, adult female, boy and girl Help With support the JCHA at the Dilworth- categories. The museum also is Barnhill House, 345 East Washington partnering with Foster Florida to Street, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., gather diaper donations for area foster DearHome-Care Savvy Senior, Bills for the cost of $12. Tickets are families. Any race participant who Do you know of any resources that can help with my mother’s home- available in advance at the Monticello brings a new, unopened package of care bills? Mom is recovering from a stroke and needs in-home care, but I Jefferson County Chamber of diapers will be entered into a raffle to understand Medicare doesn’t cover it, and she doesn’t have long-term care Commerce, or by contacting Gretchen win a prize from race sponsors. insurance. —Stressed-Out Daughter Avera at 850-997-5007, or on the day Admission to 'The Scoop on Poop!,' of the event. For more information which will be displayed through May Dear Stressed-Out, 800-677-1116 for contact information. about entering Camellia Blooms for 6 is $7.50 for adults ($6.50 for Florida Depending on your mom’s circum- Also investigate PACE, which stands the Show, call 850-997-2116 or 850- residents, seniors, and college stances, there are a number of government for “Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the 933-8203. students;) $5 for ages 3 to 17 and free and not-for-profit programs that can either Elderly.” ***The Florida Museum of to museum members and UF students subsidize or pay for your mom’s home Medicaid-eligible patients get PACE Natural History will hold its second with a valid Gator 1 card. 'The Scoop care or offer aid in other ways. Here’s for free, but if your mom is not eligible for annual 5K race on February 10 to on Poop!' was created by Peeling where to look for help. Medicaid, she may be charged a monthly celebrate the opening of its new Productions at Clyde Peeling’s Medicare Coverage premium, though far less than she would featured exhibit 'The Scoop on Poop! Reptiland, Allenwood, Pennsylvania. If your mom is recovering from a pay a private service. To see if PACE is stroke, the first thing you need to know is available in your mom’s area, see NPAon- that Medicare does cover a variety of in- line.org. Christian Concepts... home health care services. To be eligible Veterans Benefits your mom must be “homebound,” and her If your mom is a veteran, or a surviv- doctor will need to approve a “plan of ing spouse of a veteran, the VA also offers care” confirming that she needs skilled- some benefits that can help pay her in- Moral Relativism and Evangelicals nursing care or skilled-therapy services home care. Seething over President Trump’s share of mistakes. from a physical or speech therapist. Her One is “Aid and Attendance or House- use of vulgarity and recent revelations All of us are capable of doing good doctor can also request the services of an bound Allowances,” which are supplemen- of paying hush money to a porn star and bad things, and as we live and learn occupational therapist and a non-medical tal monthly benefits for veterans already about a past affair, the news media we should become wiser and do better. home aide to assist with activities of daily receiving a monthly VA pension and re- continues to lambast Ergo, I may be saddened and concerned living like bathing, dressing and using the quiring healthcare. evangelicals for their about the things people say and do, but bathroom. Another option is the “Veteran-Di- moral relativism in I am not repulsed by anyone; we share a For more information on how this rected Care” program. This program, defending him. The common struggle. I write not to works, call 1-800-MEDICARE or see available through VA medical centers in 38 Washington Post ran condemn as much as to point people in Medicare.gov/coverage/home-health-ser- states, as well as in Washington, D.C., and an article saying the right direction as I understand the vices.html. Puerto Rico, provides as much as $2,000 a evangelicals have lost Scriptures. Medicaid Options month that can be used to pay a profes- Gary B. King their “gag reflex” over I am saddened about many things. If you mom’s income is low enough, sional or family member or friend for Guest Columnist the President’s actions, I am saddened when I hear men she may qualify for Medicaid, which of- home care. The program is open to any fers different programs that can pay for veteran who meets the criteria, including suggesting we are not repulsed by what who claim to be spiritual advisers and non-medical home care, home health care requiring help with three or more activities is reported. should be representing Christ speak like and other in-home support services. These of daily living. Visit the “Home and Com- Are the attacks unwarranted? Sadly, political pawns instead of the prophets programs, often referred to as Home and munity Based Services” section at no. they were called to be. Community Based Services, are state-spe- VA.gov/geriatrics for information. When asked about Trump’s recent I am saddened when our President cific and their eligibility and benefits will To look for additional programs in use of vulgarity during immigration who claims to be a Christian fails to act vary. To find out if your mom is eligible, your area that can help pay your mom’s discussions Robert Jeffress, Pastor of like one. contact her state Medicaid agency. home care, go to First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, I am saddened when the news State Programs PayingForSeniorCare.com and use their dismissed the press’ questions saying media willingly forsakes journalistic If your mom doesn’t qualify for the Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator Trump was functioning in his capacity objectivity to manipulate public opinion Medicare or Medicaid options, check to tool. as the President. to press a blatantly biased agenda see if her state offers any state-funded Send your senior questions to: Savvy That was lame, the press was not against the President. home-care programs. These programs may Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK asking whether the President was I am saddened when I witness our provide caregivers or vouchers that can 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim functioning as the President. They were congress so entrenched in political help pay for care. To find out about these Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today justly questioning his lack of courtesy infighting they cannot find common services, call the Area Agency on Aging show and author of “The Savvy Senior” and common decency in his choice of ground on which to enact legislation for near your mom – see ElderCare.gov or call book. words. the common good of the American When CNN’s Don Lemon asked people who elected them. Franklin Graham why evangelicals I am saddened when I see a were not as outraged over Trump’s judiciary more committed to social affair with a porn star as they were with activism than faithfully interpreting the Bill Clinton’s affair, Franklin replied law. that Trump’s affair was prior to taking I think I see the moral issues well, office. Lame again, Lemon was and make the best decisions I can based questioning the morality of the affair, on it. But ultimately I agree with the Banks should be able to control the not its timing. psalmist, “It is better to take refuge in Neither Jeffress nor Graham spoke the Lord, than to trust in man,” Psalm volume of their ATM machines. The for me. But before I speak I need to 118:8, and I pray, because I trust no preface my remarks with the following; man more than I trust God. new machines are too loud.." all men, myself included, share two How’s that for moral relativism? commonalities; we are created in the Gary B. King welcomes comments image of God and have an inherited or questions and can be reached at Send your Stingers to: fallen nature from our first parents. [email protected]. Christian Regrettably, I have sinned and made my Concepts are archived at gbkcc.com. [email protected] FROM PAGE ONE JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 •3

How to reach us BURGLARIES distinctive image of a skull with a jester's hat At various times in January, according to from page 1 tattooed on his outer left forearm, which tattoo the MPD, at least seven businesses in town Phone, (850) 997-3568 Department was able to learn the identity of H. the stores' camera footage captured. were burglarized, the break-ins occurring late Fax, (850) 997-3774 Gifford and locate him.” The chief said Gifford was charged with at night when the establishments were closed Email, monticellonews@ Mosley said the department was able to 10 counts of unarmed burglary of an and no one was within. embarqmail.com Mail, secure six warrants for Gifford's arrest, based unoccupied structure, five counts of grand “During the course of these burglaries, P.O. Box 428 on the information that the investigation theft, three counts of damage to multiple items and money were taken,” Monticello, FL 32345 developed. He said Gifford was taken into property/criminal mischief of more than $200 Mosley said, adding that the majority of the Office, 180 West custody without incident on Monday, Jan. 29. and under $1,000, and one count of damage to stolen property was recovered. Washington St. Publisher Officers were also able to recover the crowbar property/criminal mischief of more than Among the businesses hit during the Emerald Greene Parsons that Gifford allegedly used to break into the $1,000. month-long spree were the Naked Ewe various businesses. Gifford was being held in the Jefferson Boutique and the adjacent dance studio, According to the arrest report, one of the County Jail, with the bond set in excess of Rancho Grande Restaurant, Vintage Treasures, Contact us with things that helped identify Gifford was a $10,000. Steve Walker Realty and Stan's Place. The department reports that as of the week due to influenza are increasing, they remain your comments... FLU ending Jan. 20, the state had 159 outbreaks of within normal limits, but increased deaths are If you have any questions from page 1 influenza and influenza-like illness (ILI) since the expected in the coming weeks. or concerns, call us at Statewide, the FDOH reports that visits to 850-997-3568 start of the season, which is more than in Health officials advise that people who emergency departments from pregnant women or visit our website at previous seasons. And 93 percent of the experience the flu symptoms stay home until they www.ecbpublishing.com and adults 65 and older have increased sharply outbreaks, according to the FDOH, occurred in are fever-free for at least two hours without use and well exceed the peak activity in previous flu facilities that serve children and adults 65 or of fever-reducing medications. They further seasons. Pregnant women and persons 65 and older. advise that people employ good hand-washing older are among those at high risk of being The department reports a total of three practices. They underscore that flu vaccines are Newsroom infected or suffering severe complications from Senior Staff Writer influenza-associated pediatric deaths confirmed the best way to combat influenza infection and Lazaro Aleman the influenza. thus far. It further notes that although the deaths reduce its serious complications. Staff Writer Debbie Snapp center. be at the next board meeting February 7, with a Staff Writer SENIOR CENTER Some of the ideas ideas mentioned presentation on how to reshape the center's Lynette Veit from page 1 included: financial operations to better cope with the dent and the doors open for the senior citizens of Creating something like a “Wag the Dog” that managed care has made in its funding. Jefferson County. thrift store, but there would be the need for One thing that has already been suggested is The Senior Center had $420,000 in volunteers to run it. more rentals of the beautiful facility for events expenses last year, but brought in only Appealing to area churches for help. such as banquets and receptions. $395,000 in revenue. It needs to raise at least Appealing to area businesses, especially utility Advertising Fish Fries for Lent To place an ad call $20,000 for the next month's expenses, but as companies. 850-997-3568 executive Director Diane Fincham stated, Talking to some of the big health care Fish fries have been a popular fundraiser in Classified/Legal “more than that would be great.” Lois Revels lobbyists located in the county's own backyard. the past and the center has learned how to get Board member Bobbie Krebs had already Appealing directly to the community by better at them with each experience. A series of Ad Sales Representative had friends come to her, having heard that the Alison Courtney contacting prominent local families and doing Friday Fish Fries during the season of Lent are center might be about to close, and give her door-to-door donation drives. being planned and coordinated by board donations. Additionally, one friend was going Asking local restaurants if they would like member Father Jim May, who envisions a noon to have her husband talk to his civic club and to help by setting aside one day a week when fish fry at the Center each Friday of Lent, Production another was willing to go before the board of a they would donate a dollar to the center for starting February 16, continuing February 23, Graphic Design & Layout local credit union to ask for help. Approaching Carl Painter every meal served. They could have signs out March 2, March 9, March 16, and concluding politicians was another idea, although one front - “Eat here and help the Senior Center.” March 23; March 30, Good Friday, is Graphic & Ad Design member said he had already spoken at a Lydia Colson Reaching out into the community to to find considered a day of fasting, and would not be commission meeting about the center being on people with talents that could help, especially included. Different churches would be in the verge of closing. Compassion was talents for grant-writing. charge of one or two fish fries each, so that no immediately forthcoming, but a check was not. Holding a weekly musical event similar to single church would be overwhelmed. All that Circulation The center has held fundraisers here and the Friday night Jamboree. is being coordinated as this goes to press. Stay Service Hours, Service Hours, there all along, raising between $1500 and Reducing services on days when the center tuned to the Monticello News for more details, M--TT 8 8 a a.m.m.- .5- 5p. mp..m . F 8 a.m. - Noon $2000 per event, but as Ed Vollersten pointed F 8 a.m. - Noon wasn't as busy (however, the facility cannot such as when fish fry tickets will be available. Subscription Rates, out, they were going to have to get better at it, Subscription Rates, completely close one day a week, because “This is a community thing,” said board Basic: $60 per year like the big foundations and organizations. At some of its services are contracted out). member Kent Watson, speaking of the need to Florida $45 per year Basic plus: $70 per year the same time, as another stated, fundraising Reaching out to foundations that have ask the community for donations and other OAllu at-cocfe-sSst:a $te90 $52 per year was a band-aid approach, but it would helped Jefferson County in the past. support to help the Senior Center. “If you let E--PPuubb $ $325 5 definitely help in the short term. Vollersten Partnering with the Senior Center in people in small communities know that they are agreed, saying that what they needed to do was Madison County on some programs. appreciated, that they can make a difference, Jefferson County Journal get a better cash flow coming in. That meant, As for getting a better cash flow coming they'll meet you halfway.” in part, getting more people coming into the 2011 in, Lisa Bretz of the Area Agency on Aging will Award Winning Newspaper of Josie Harris. The structure had burned to the ing and such that had been resting against the FIRE ground and was extinguished by fire personnel. door was removed along with the door casing from page 1 Established 2007 The surrounding tree-lined area was also extin - and wall around the door, to ensure the fire ex - and Monticello Volunteer Fire departments. Zef guished and debris was moved. tension was stopped. The underside of the home A weekly newspaper [USPS Fessenden responded to serve as Incident Safety 361-620] designed for the express Neighbors alerted firemen to another fire. was also checked. The thermal imaging camera Officer. Embers from the shed fire had rested on dry confirmed that the fire was extinguished. reading pleasures of the people of its The Friday afternoon fire was located in leaves along the rear bedroom and fire extended There were no injuries due to the fire. The circulation area, be they past, present and around an outdoor storage shed at the home into the door jam of the home next-door. Cloth - firemen and vehicles were cleared at 4:26 p.m. or future residents. Published weekly by ECB level of funding for clerks since the constitutional Publishing, Inc. , 180 West Washing - MARSH CLERK from page 1 from page 1 amendment funding went into effect. This at the same time ton St. Monticello, FL 32344. Peri - that the population has been increasing, the number of Valley Ridge and 511 provide the services within our offices. Budgets have been odicals postage PAID at the Post drivers have been multiplying, new mandates continue Egret Marsh, on Satur - reduced $63 million in five years. This is unsustainable.” proliferating and the complexities of the clerks' Office in Monticello, Florida 32345. day, Jan. 27, at 2:14 The problem in a nutshell, as Burke puts it, is that the Periodicals postage paid at the responsibilities keep increasing. p.m. The caller stated budget model is broken, the same point that Sanders made to Post Office in Monticello, Florida The budget reductions, says the CCOC, have forced the fire had gotten out the legislators in December. 32344. clerks to cut their staffs, which the CCOC refers to as Full of hand and was trail - “For many services provided by the clerks, there are no Time Equivalents (FTEs). In 2016-17, according to the ing into the woods and associated fees and the fees provided do not necessarily CCOC, there were 6,742 FTEs funded statewide, Postmaster: was advancing across a match where the workload is in our offices,” Burke writes. Send address changes to representing a reduction of 1,331 FTEs since 2013-14. And field and towards an - In fact, he says, the budget cuts have resulted in MONTICELLO NEWS, P.O. since 2004-05 when Article 5 funding went into effect, the Box 428, Monticello, FL 32345. other structure about a workforce reductions, which in turn have had a negative reductions total more than 1,800, the CCOC says. Office hours quarter mile away. impact on the citizens being served, as well as on the judicial “The continued reduction of staff is placing serious Department of partners who depend on the clerks' offices. Open Monday-Thursday stress on clerks around the state and directly impacts services 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Forestry (DOF) waas As Sanders explained it, prior to the constitutional provided to the public,” Burke writes in the report. Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. notified as well as the amendment that went into effect in 2004-05, clerks of court At the same time, he notes, health costs keep rising. Lloyd and Monticello controlled their respective budgets individually and This newspaper reserves “And unlike state agencies, clerks must absorb these Volunteer Fire depart - determined how they used the monies that their offices the right to reject any adver - increases into their already decreased budgets,” Burke writes. tisement, news matter, or sub - ments. A large area of collected through fees, fines and court-imposed costs. Article Meanwhile, he says, workloads continue increasing. scriptions that, in the opinion wooded area was burn - 5, however, changed all that, predicated on lawmakers' view “Total new cases for 2016-17 was 4,870,941,” Burke of the management, will not ing by the time fire that the monies that clerks' offices collected weren't county be for the best interest of the writes. “Total reopen cases was 958,945. The total number of personnel had arrived. funds, but rather state funds. And in consequence, the state county and/or the owners of cases decreased slightly from the previous year. However, DOF immediately should decide how the monies got distributed and for what this newspaper, and to inves - certain sub-case types that require significant work effort yet tigate any advertisement sub - began cutting a fire uses. generate no revenue were up, such as domestic violence, mitted. break around the fire. That's when the CCOC was formed and assigned the substance abuse, mental health, and indigent. Additionally, All photos given to ECB Hand lines were pulled function, among others, of proposing to the Legislature the Publishing, Inc. for publication case processing accounted for only 60 percent of the into the Egret Marsh amount of court-related service charges, fines, fees and costs in this newspaper must be workload in clerks’ offices.” areas where DOF and to ensure reasonable and adequate funding of the court picked up no later than 6 It's the steady drop in funding that leads the organization months from the date they are fire trucks could not system. The CCOC was also charged with developing to declare that “the budget model is broken,” especially dropped off. ECB Publishing, get into. The fire crews workload measures and performance standards for the 67 given that the clerks annually collect more than a billion in Inc. will not be responsible for stopped the advance - clerk offices, along with reviewing, certifying and approving photos beyond said deadline. revenue. ment of the fire and no their budgets to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the So what happens to the rest of the money the clerks structures were burned available resources. The distribution of the money, moreover, CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS bring in? or destroyed. is not necessarily based on the needs of the clerks, but rather Deadline for classifieds is It gets dispersed to some 40 trust funds that address a Monday at 3:00 p.m. for The fires at the on the amount available and the other interests competing for host of causes, including domestic violence, solid waste Wednesday’s paper, and residence of Brad the funding. Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. management and agricultural law enforcement, to name a Sheffield and Charles Further compounding the problem, according to Sanders for Friday’s paper. Dead - few. Moore were cleared at and the CCOC, is that in concert with clerks' budgets line for Legal Advertise - Which is the reason that Sanders raised the issue with ment is Monday at 3 p.m. 4:20 p.m. There were decreasing over the years, the cost of doing business and the legislators. Although Jefferson County is not in as dire for Wednesday’s paper, no injuries. workloads have simultaneously increased. straits as other operations across the state, the CCOC has and Wednesday at 3 p.m. The fire factors were For example, the CCOC cites the just approved FY for Friday’s paper. made the resolution of the budget issue by working with possibly due to low hu - 2017-18 budget of $409.4 million, which represents a $12.6 $ 00 lawmakers and policymakers its top priority in the ongoing There will be a 10 charge midity, drought, and million reduction from the previous year's budget. In fact, for Affidavits. legislative session. low fuel moisture. according to the CCOC, the FY 2017-18 budget is the lowest 4 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 COMMUNITY NEWS CHURCH NEWS NOTES Camellia Exhibit [email protected] OR (850) 997-3568 February 3 February 4 III, church pastor. February 8 Debbie Snapp they grow. They do well in semi Union Branch Missionary Baptist ECB Publishing, Inc. shade especially under tall pines that Church will celebrate its annual Black AA meeting at 8 p.m. on Thursday at The Monticello Heritage creates year round semi-shade. History with a program on Sunday, at Christ Episcopal Church annex. For Camellia Exhibit this year will be Camellias like well-drained humus 11 a.m. Speaker will be Minister Barry information call 850-251-0278. Father held on February 3, at the Monticello enriched soil. They also enjoy an Graham, with Trinity House of Praise Jim May, church pastor. February 10 Woman’s Club on East Pearl Street, acidic soil. Mulching the plants helps in Perry. The Lord is doing great hosted by the Jefferson County to keep down weeds and retain things for this church congregation. So Global Prophetic Life Training & Historical Association (JCHA.) moisture. come and fellowship with the church Worship Embassy will offer Prophetic Bloom entries will be from 8:00 Show friends and neighbors just family on this great occasion. For Worship, Word and Training begin- to 10:00 a.m., with judging from what is growing in your yard. Cut more information contact Deacon ning with Training series School of the 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. This Saturday some of your blooms and bring them Arthur Lynn at 850-878-9585. Rev. Holy Spirit on the second Saturday of event is free and open to the public. to the exhibit and invite friends to Terry L. Presley, Sr. is the church pas- each month beginning February 10 at Enjoy a luncheon with friends come enjoy the exhibit. The tor. 10 a.m. Embassy will meet at the February 4 and support the JCHA at the Monticello Historical Association and Mainstreet Playhouse, 172 SW Range Dilworth-Barnhill House, 345 East the Monticello Garden Club sponsor First Baptist Church of Lloyd will Avenue in Madison. Founder Apostle Washington Street, from 11:30 a.m. the Camellia Exhibit as a free public offer a series of programs on Sundays Dwann Holmes Rollinson. Overseer to 2:00 p.m., for the cost of $12. event for the community. Residents at 6 p.m. dealing with the topics of Pastoral Prophet Katabia Henry. For gplem- Tickets are available in advance at the are encouraged to enter their blooms. marriage and relationships, with the more information go to [email protected] Monticello Jefferson County Preparing camellia blooms for purpose of providing guidance relating . February 13 Chamber of Commerce, or by the Camellia Exhibit: *cut stems 3-4 to relationships in marriage, the work- contacting Gretchen Avera at 850- inches long, *the bloom should have place, school, friendships, parenting, Jefferson County Ministerial Associa- 997-5007, or on the day of the event. only two leaves with it and do not and grand-parenting. The programs tion will meet on the second Tuesday Monticello has many beautiful have to be attached to the bloom will be held in the Sanctuary, led by at the Brick House Eatery at 8 a.m. to gardens with beautiful heritage stem, *blooms will be placed in Pastor Jered Day, and are open to all. discuss upcoming community events. camellias. The Camellia Exhibit special vases for display, *bring For more information contact the Churches and community are stronger wants to showcase the beautiful blooms to exhibit at the Woman’s Church Office at 850-997-5309 or e- when they cooperate and meet to- [email protected] camellia blooms in Monticello Club between 8:00 and 10:30 a.m., mail to . gether. Rev. Sean Vickers, FBC pastor. February 5 February 15 gardens and encourage others to plant Saturday, February 3. Bring them on camellias in their gardens. Camellias a tray or box top or something AA meeting at 8 p.m. on Monday at Big Bend Hospice Breaking Bread are native to China but are well suited similar. Christ Episcopal Church annex, 425 Clergy will gather from 12 to 1 p.m. to this area of northwest Florida. In An information card will need to North Cherry Street. For information on the third Thursday at the BBH Tal- our area camellias are a winter be completed with each bloom, help call 850-251-0278. Father Jim May, lahassee Office, 1723 Mahan Center flowering shrub providing colorful will be available, address labels will church pastor. Boulevard, for a complimentary lunch, February 7, 21 blooms when most other flowing save you time. There is no cost to program, and speaker presentation. plants are dormant. Camellias have enter blooms or to view the exhibit. A First Presbyterian Church hosts Ea- The public is invited. One-CEU will many varieties, forms, colors, and camellia encyclopedia with pictures glesWings, an outreach ministry serv- be provided. Reserve seating now by can- sizes. Most camellias are of the to help identify blooms is available ing the community, on the first and contacting Candace McKibben at [email protected] japonica species. online at americancamellias.com. third Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. or 850- Camellias are best planted fall Winners and pictures will be in the Volunteers are always needed to dis- 878-5310. February 23 through spring but can be planted Jefferson County Journal after the tribute food items and to donate non- anytime as long as they are well annual event. perishable food items. Contact Christ Episcopal Church Food Share watered and cared for until they For more information about Coordinator JoAnne Arnold at 850- distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. usually eagleswingsmonti- become well established. Plants entering Camellia Blooms for the 997-2252, or go to on the last Friday at 425 North Cherry [email protected] should be planted slightly above Show, call 850-997-2116 or 850-933- . Rev. R.C. Griffin Street. Father Jim May, church pastor. ground level as they tend to sink as 8203. s s s u l e P c

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Shirley Ann Keaton Reddick Shirley Ann Keaton Reddick, 66, of Monticello, passed away on Saturday, Julianne Shoup January 27, 2018. Hagan Funeral Service, 175 North Railroad Street Monticello Jefferson County Extension Fl 860-997-1300 is in charge of the arrangements. Funeral services will be 3 Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Mt. Pleasant Ministries of Capps with burial 850-342-0187 • [email protected] at Byrd Cemetery. Viewing will be 3-7 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2018. Shirley leaves to cherish her precious memories: a daughter Latasha Seabrooks (Darrell), a son Eric Reddick, two grandsons Jakari and Kamarain Seabrooks all of Tallahassee. Along with a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends. PestFamily and Consumer Prevention Science provide shelter and goodTips hiding places Extension agents in counties across the for pests. Tom Jennings Jr. state offer a program called the First 3. Keep things clean. Pests bring Tom Jennings Jr., son of the late Tom Sr. and Time Home Buyer’s class. This class in allergens and bacteria such as Viola Jennings, was born on April 22,1956. He was covers many topics important to new salmonella that create an unsafe educated in the Jefferson County School system. He homebuyers from credit scores to environment for us to live in, so if you later in life joined the United States Army which he inspections. This year we are adding a have had a pest problem it’s important retire from and returned home to be closer to family. new section on pest prevention and to clean thoroughly. Cleaning also After returning home he worked for C & F Fencing management. means that we aren’t leaving food Company until 2015. Tom is well known to his I recently participated in an IPM sources out. Getting rid of crumbs, family and friends as “Bubba”. training so we could help share food particles stuck to kitchen Tom leaves behind to cherish his sweet loving important pest prevention information appliances or counters, and not leaving memories: a brother, Edward (Patricia) Jennings Sr., in our classes. food out are all important for his caregiver and sisters: Joanne Jennings, Barbara What is IPM you may ask? IPM preventing pests. Pests have to have a (Derrick) Farmer, Lougeana (Ellison) Womack, Donna (Terry) Edington, four stands for integrated pest food source to survive. aunts: Sara Gallon, Laura Mae Payne, Lucreaty Jennings and Eddie Lee Jones, management, which is basically a Cleaning also removes pheromone two uncles: Jasper (Loretta) Geathers and Emmanuel Jennings, his best friend fancy way of saying that the best trails. If you’ve ever seen a line of Ronald Mathis, 18 nieces and nephews, 24 great nieces and nephews, along with practice for reducing pests is to use a ants, those ants are following a scent. a host of cousins and friends. Hagan Funeral Service 175 North Railroad Street, variety of techniques. When one ant finds food, it leaves a Monticello, Fl (850)997-1300 is in charge of the arrangements. Funeral services In other words, spraying pheromone trail to let the other ants will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Welaunee MB Church in pesticides alone isn’t enough to truly know about the food. By cleaning and Lamont Fl. Viewing will be 3-7 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2018. address a pest problem. sanitizing you remove the trail. In some ways pests are like us. Getting rid of grease is also important Willie Scurry They need food, water, and shelter to if you are trying to use pesticides to Willie Bernard Vincent Scurry, 17, passed live. If we don’t want pests in our treat a problem because when unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 29, 2018. homes we have to do our best to not pesticides land on grease, the proteins Funeral services are 3 p.m. Saturday, February 3 at give them food, water or shelter. in the grease can render them Hickory Hill M.B. Church, with burial in the Church So how to do we do that? ineffective. Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday, 1. Deny access to your home. 4. Prevent moisture near the February 2 at Tillman of Monticello 850-997-5553. This means sealing up cracks and home. Insects love dark moist places He had been a Gretchen Everhart Student. Most holes, making sure doors and windows and keeping your home as dry as recently, he was home-schooled and enjoyed all types latch tightly, and adding doorsweeps possible will help prevent pests. This of music. Survivors include his parents, Willie Scurry to prevent the creepy crawlies from means that water should drain away III and Jennifer James; sisters, Chastity Thompson, crawling through. A good rule for from the home, gutters should be Jhaselle and Jhy'elle Crumity; brothers, Justin James doors is that if you can see light functioning properly, and you don’t and Amari Scurry; grandparents, Gloria and J.T. James; several aunts, uncles, coming through, bugs can get through. want sprinklers spraying on home other relatives and friends. If you don’t have screens or wire walls. You also want the ground covers over roof vents, dryer vents, around your home to be able to dry. etc. pests have easy access. Trees and This means keeping mulch and Theodore Mack, Jr. shrubs that touch the home also allow landscaping rock at least a foot away Theodore Roosevelt "Cutter" Mack, Jr., 53, passed on Tuesday, January 23, pests like termites and ants a bridge to from the home which will allow the 2018. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, get in. An annual spraying around the ground to dry. Shrubs and trees February 3 at Bethpage M.B. Church, with military outside perimeter of your home or an should also be kept trimmed so they honors burial in Oakfield Cemetery. Viewing-visitation annual pest control visit will also help aren’t touching the home. If you can’t is 3-7 p.m. Friday, February 2 at Tillman of Monticello deter pests entering the home. see the home walls to inspect them, 850-942-1950. He was a U.S. Army veteran and 2. Keep clutter to a minimum. you may miss evidence of pests such member of Casa Bianca M.B. Church. Cherishing Pests like roaches, termites, mice, and as termites, ants, or rodents. loving memories are his devoted wife, Jacqueline rats all love clutter. Stacks of paper, For more tips on pest prevention Bright Mack; daughters, Ciara Mack and Tamyka collections of plastic bags, cardboard or for information on pest control or Washington (Jay); nine grandchildren; loving parents, boxes, overflowing trash or recycling, identification, contact the Jefferson Theodore and Oleather Robinson Mack; siblings, overstuffed drawers or cabinets all County Extension Office. Melissa (Dale) Howard, Norman (Indy) and Kelon Mack and Travis (Kesha) Mitchell; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Business Card Directory FDOT Traffic Alert

for BigJefferson Bend County Area S.R. 10 (U.S. 90) from the Leon County line to east of Willow Street – Milling and resurfacing is tak- ing place. Temporary daytime lane closures are an- ticipated. Drivers are reminded to use caution. County Road (C.R.) 159 Old Lloyd Creek Road – Drivers will encounter a detour beginning Jan. 31, as workers replace the existing bridges over Lloyd Creek Branch and Lloyd Creek. A detour route using Lloyd Creek Road, Barington Road and Gamble Road will be utilized. Complete Septic • Service Repair Leon County Lot Preparring • Land Clearing Construction is underway on U.S. 90 from Fern- wood Road to east of the Gadsden County line. This Thomas B.. Scott, Sr. $3.3 million construction contract calls for resurfac- 339 Alexander Rd., Lamont, FL. 32366 ing, shoulder widening, median modifications, instal- phone:phone: 997-5536997-5536 cell:cell: 933-3620933-3620 lation of new turn lanes, minor sidewalk construction, signalization upgrades, drainage work, and guardrail upgrades. Lane closures are prohibited from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Con- THIS SPACE struction is slated for completion summer 2018. Ac- IS SAVED cess to businesses and residences will be maintained. JUST FOR All construction activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled in the event of in- YOU! clement weather CALL ALISON U.S. 90 from the Jefferson County line to east of @ County Road 59 - Temporary lane closures are taking (850) place along the corridor as workers pave the roadway and perform shoulder and sod work. 997-3568 6 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 COMMUNITY NEWS United Way extends Chili Challenge deadline to contribute February 17 Article Submitted Jefferson County. The money we The Monticello Jefferson County 5-12, ages 4 and under are free of The United Way of the Big Bend raise in our county stays in our Chamber of Commerce 9th annual charge. (UWBB) Jefferson County county. These wonderful agencies Chili Challenge and Dance This Saturday evening event will Campaign deadline has been will only be able to meet critical will be held include 'The Chaotics' per- extended to February 23. To date, human service needs through your February 19 forming dance music from 7 our 2017 campaign has raised charitable contribution. from 5 to 10 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ticket $20,380 but we need an additional We encourage you to mail your at the Old Apron Factory, cost is $15. $12,120 to reach our goal of contribution today, and remember 2077 South Jefferson. For $32,500. During the next couple of your gift will help so many people For entry and prize more infor- weeks we will be making a here in Jefferson County. Mailing information go to mation about this https://monticellojeffer- concerted effort to raise these address: UWBB c/o Nan Baughman, event contact the Chamber sonfl. com/chili-challenge/ remaining dollars. P.O. Box 853, Monticello, FL. at 850-997-5552 or go to info@monticellojeffersonfl. This year, your help is needed 32345. Questions: Nan Baughman, All-you-can-eat chili tickets are com more than ever! There are 22 850-556-7279 or Geri Ann Driggers, $8 for adults and $5 for children ages . agencies serving the people of 850-545-6634. Friendship Missionary Day of Dialogue of Baptist Church Minority Health

ECB Publishing, Inc. celebrates its pastor Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, The Jefferson County Day of Dialogue of Minority Health, themed The Debbie Snapp, Inc. Power of Prevention will be held on February 24, 2018 at the Jefferson Somer- set K-12 school, in the Tiger's Den. A healthy lunch will be provided. The Friendship Missionary The Saturday event will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 2 p.m. and will in- Baptist Church family is thanking clude long-term care information by Jackie Robinson and information about God for its God-sent pastor, strokes, mental health, cholesterol, heart attack, can- Reverend Cassaundra Walker cer, diabetes and Lupus. Brockman. In celebration of her, There will be exercise tips, healthy diet in- she will be honored with two formation, doctors visits, preventative care power-packed pre-anniversary talks and lifestyle talks. th programs and two anointed 8 Five presenters are scheduled on the anniversary celebrations. venue. Venues will be for children and for The pre-anniversary adults. The community is encouraged to get en- programs will be held Sunday, gaged, ask questions to help you live a long February 4 at 3 p.m., with Rev. and productive life Larry Williams and Shiloh Registration forms are requested Rev. Cassaundra Walker Brockman Missionary Baptist Church of including the participants’ name Greenville in charge of service; and and address, contact number, on Sunday, February 18 at 3 p.m. with Rev. James Leonard, Sr. and St John number of those attending, Missionary Baptist Church of Capitola in charge of the service. if you are a vendor in- The anniversary programs will be held Sunday, March 11 at 11 a.m., with clude your company, Pastor Lucius Wade, Sr. of Refuge of God Outreach Ministries Monticello and business or organiza- Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Choir of tion, and contact infor- Lloyd in charge of the service; and on Sunday, mation. Also, how March 11 at 3 p.m. Pastor Charles Smith, Sr. many tables and and Mt. Pleasant Ministries of Capps in charge chairs will be of the service. A delightful dinner will be needed and what prepared and served after the March 11 program size. and service. The last im- The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church portant questions family is looking forward to enjoying a high would be, how can we best serve you at the 'Day of Dialogue' and what topic time in Jesus, and would love for you to come would you like to learn more about? out and share the love with them, and make For more information contact Dr. Barbara Reddick at 850-363-0706 or Glo- Like Us On these programs and services truly successful. ria Cox at 850-879-4425 or JW Tisdale at 850-291-6938. For questions and concerns contact Rev. All in the community are encouraged to attend especially pastors and civic LaRhonda Henry-Burgess at 850-284-6593. If and community leaders. Facebook! you cannot attend, your prayers and donations The Day of Dialogue is a forum that provides an opportunity for citizens to are truly and highly appreciated. Come bless the have conversations concerning issues that impact their wholeness and well- www.facebook.com/ Lord with love and friendship. being as members of the community. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is The organizers are excited about bringing this forum to Jefferson County ECBPublishing located at 1702 Thompson Valley Road in and are in need of help to make this a meaningful event in the life of the com- Lamont. munity. To assist with the expenses associated with this event, they are asking for donations from area churches, partners, and concerned individuals. Call the above numbers to help in any way you can. With your help and vision, this program is sure to produce Veterans Among Us a very meaningful and educational Day of Dialogue that will positively impact the life of the community for years to come. The group is meeting regularly at Air Force Veteran Joe Davis Saint Phillip AME Church, 08 Phillip Road, on Tues- Air Force Veteran Joe Davis enlisted into military service on days at 6 p.m. January 30, 1955 in Miami, Florida. His family moved to Miami when he was a young teenager. He was born in Alabama and spent his younger years in Americas, Georgia, but considers Florida his home. His Basic Training was completed in Texas, then he was Flag Football off to Illinois for Radio Communications School, a high priority during those days. From there he was stationed in California, working with the Global Communications System, then to the fundraiser lands of cold for this Florida boy... Goose Bay Labrador, Greenland, and Iceland. He learned a lot during his military years and enjoyed the education he received; it stayed with him through Saturday life. He was stationed in Washington D.C. when he was honorably discharged, coming back to Miami to work on the Auto Pilot System for Eastern Airlines and for the Department of ECB Publishing, Inc. Transportation. When he and his wife of 62+ years, Anne, moved Debbie Snapp, to Jefferson County in 1997, he was offered a job as a State 'Put First Things First' is the title of the first Girls Flag Communications Engineer with the Florida DOT. The change Football fundraiser, to be also brought them closer to Anne's brother, Mike Corley. “It held from 9 a.m. to 12 was time for a change,” he says. “Miami was changing, and not p.m. on February 3. for the better!” Joe is now retired to his Davis' Mini Plantation, a The Saturday morn- backyard farming operation he tends to, while Anne plays house and works with floral arrangements and designs. They are both ing event will be held at Tiger very much involved in the Lions Club, with over 100 years of Stadium, behind the old Jeffer- service combined. son County High School, with Thank You, your service made a difference! each player collecting donations and concession funds. Proudly Open to the public, this Tax Time is Here and We Are Ready! fundraising event will need help shared C. Luther Pickels, C.P.A. from the community to be a success. Certified Public Accountant So, plan to come out and cheer on this with you fun, outdoor event. 825 E. Dogwood St. • Monticello, FL For more information call Marshaun Harris at 850- thanks to: 850-997-0777 524-4932. COMMUNITY NEWS JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 • 7

Chamber Membership

MeetingDebbie Snapp, February 6 • Little Jeanette Faircloth, lovely daughter of Mr. ECB Publishing, Inc. 80 and Mrs. Melvin E. Faircloth, celebrated her YEARS birthday Sunday at a dinner party given by her Monticello Jefferson County ago parents at their country home a few miles south of Chamber of Commerce Feb. 2, 1938 town. membership will meet on the ------first Tuesday, February 6, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the chamber • M. Donald Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.D. location, 420 West Washington 70 Walker of Lloyd, was recently initiated into the Street, for an afternoon program, YEARS Emory University chapter of Phi Sigma Iota, speaker, and lunch. Speaker will ago honorary language society. be City Manager Steve Wingate. Feb. 2, 1948 The meal will be prepared and ------served by Katrina’s Kitchen. ECB Publishing Inc Photo By Debbie Snapp, January 9, 2018 Contact the Chamber at 850- • Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Green visited with their son and 997-5252 to reserve. Florida Georgia Citrus owner/operator Kim 50 daughter-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. John Reed in The January Chamber Jones was January speaker for the Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce mem- YEARS Tallahassee Sunday afternoon. meeting was well-attended with ago bership meeting. Pictured with Jones on the right • Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Roberts of Boston, Ga., lunch provided by the Rev Cafe. Feb. 2, 1968 is Chamber President Bob Davison. visited her mother, Mrs. Eva Bailey here Sunday Table decorations were provided afternoon. by Gelling's Floral Design. Speaker was Kim Jones, owner/operator of Florida Georgia • Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fountain this week are Mr. and Citrus. Mrs. George Mitchell of Jacksonville and Mrs. Elsie Elkins of Jones shared his knowledge of citrus, and especially about Satsumas and the Inkster, Michigan. products made from the sweet juices. He told about how his family members help with • Dr. C.D. Grinnels left last Thursday for Raleigh, N.C. where he the every-day operations, including his grandchildren. There are seven growers in will make his home in the future. Jefferson County; they work together for the common good of the community. Satsumas • Jackie Youngblood of the University of Florida in Gainesville are the second largest industry. He talked about his 'neighbor' labor, citrus disease and spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Kay Youngblood. other threats within the industry, the different varieties, backyard trees, and answered citrus related questions asked of ------him. • Remedial programs for students who failed all or The Chamber is gearing up 40 parts of the recent statewide assessment tests are for some very exciting activities YEARS underway at Jefferson County Schools. and annual events during the ago • With gusts of wind ranging up to 50 miles an hour, first few months of this new Feb. 2, 1978 there were some power failures last Wednesday night year, with a goal of keeping its due to trees and limbs falling across power lines. valued members, community • Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bob Graham last week won partners and friends well- the endorsement of Florida's largest teachers' organization, the informed and ready to 31,000 member FTP-NEA. participate in the fun. This 2018 year will begin ------with the Saturday evening Chili • Airman Dennis E. Hollingsworth, son of Mr. and Challenge and Dance on ECB Publishing Inc Photo By Debbie Snapp, January 9, 2018 30 Mrs. Luther Hollingsworth of Monticello, has February 17. The Chaotics will YEARS graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Business Spotlight speaker for the January provide hot dance music to go ago Air Force Base, Texas. He is a 1987 graduate of meeting of the Monticello Jefferson County with all that homemade and Feb. 3, 1988 Jefferson County High School. Chamber of Commerce was Tami Lewis. She spicy chili. Members are asked • The winners of the 1988-89 Florida waterfowl spoke briefly about her move to Monticello and to consider making a pot of chili her 'Thrive Therapeutic Solutions' business. Em- and entering the contest. Your stamp and the Florida wild turkey stamp contests were selected by powering individuals to live more joyous, authen- business will get great exposure the five-member Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and the tic lives by offering effective solutions for agency's executive director at its Jan. 15 meeting in Tallahassee. deepening self-awareness through strategic life at this very well-attended event. Wildlife artist Jim Dollar of Tallahassee was selected by the coaching and equine facilitated learning. The entry fee is just $25. Commission as the winner of the 1988-89 wild turkey stamp design The Monticello Bike Fest contest. will follow on May 12. Members are asked to show support for this community event by • The Suwanee River Water Management District says that overall joining with other business owners and decorating an old bicycle in a theme related to your business. For example, the Monticello News could use “Extra, Extra! Read all about rainfall in Jefferson County was below average for the month of it!” and a bank could decorate with Monopoly game money. Start displaying your bike December. This has affected both the Suwanee River water level about mid-April to draw attention to this event that will highlight Jefferson County's and the ground water levels, bringing them both below average, the beautiful canopied roads and rolling hills. district reports. ------This year will mark the 68th Jefferson County Watermelon Festival, from June 15 to June 16, and featuring the Ultimate Air Dogs, appearing for the first time ever at the • Wingate University, North Carolina, has released Watermelon Festival. Ultimate Air Dogs is the premier dock jumping organization in the its Dean's List and President's List for the 1997 fall 20 country. They put on professional events that draw thousands of spectators while semester. Receiving honors for achieving President's YEARS maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere. For a small fee you can enter your own dog to List standing is Monticello resident, Jessica Sara ago participate. Sponsorship will be sold for this event to help cover the cost. Chamber staff Jordan. To qualify for the President's List, students Feb. 4, 1998 will be in touch with veterinarians, dog trainers, dog enthusiasts and any animal lover must earn a grade point average of at least 3.8. willing to help with this event. • Bill Floyd, pastor of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Monticello, Chamber Executive Director Katrina Richardson adds, “No, the Watermelon Florida, was the guest speaker recently during chapel services at Festival is not going to the dogs, but we’ll have a lot of fun watching them perform!” Florida Baptist Theological College, Graceville, Florida. These Another activity coming up this year is an updated publication of the Chamber's services offer a time of worship, inspiration and information for Official Map of Monticello and Jefferson County. It's been four years since the last FBTC students, faculty and campus visitors. edition, so a new one is needed to show how the community has grown and changed • The long-awaited new Post Office at Wacissa, located at the since 2014. Contact the Chamber regarding an ad on this valued County Map for ad sizes junction of SR 59 and CR 259, opened its doors Friday morning. and prices. February 23 is the targeted deadline. Postmaster Harvey Sheffield said that at just under 1,000 square The Chamber theme for this year is, 'United We Prosper.' United, great things can be feet, the facility is more than four times larger than the old Post accomplished in 2018! Office at 215 square feet. ------• Founders Garden Circle members held their 10 january meeting at Gelling's Floral Deisgn on YEARS Dogwood Street in downtown Monticello. Shop ago owner Ericka Imbrunone offered her floral books to Feb. 1, 2008 the members to help them prepare for the March Flower Show. Gelling's staff member Sherry Berry presented a floral demonstration. • County officials want more discussion before they agree on a request from Gadsden County for the temporary use of the mobile health unit belonging to the Jefferson and Madison Counties Health Department. County Coordinator Roy Schleicher said his concern was that Gadsden was a long distance away, and the unit would essentially be out of Jefferson County's control during the time it was away. He reminded commissioners that Jefferson County carried the liability insurance for the unit, which is shared between Jefferson and Madison counties. Commissioners agreed to Schleicher's recommendations. They are expected to take up the issue again on Feb. 7. • The City of Monticello is asking city residents to help celebrate its 20th year as a designated “Tree City” by planting trees. To promote the program, the City will be giving away 45 trees to city residents for planting on private property within view of city streets. 8 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 FOOD, FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT Fantastic Beasts and Mystical Creatures –

Story Submitted WHO Festival Sat. Feb. 3 Increase your “Wild-Wise” IQ and learn about fantastic beasts and mystical creatures at the annual Wildlife Heritage and Outdoors (WHO) Festival at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday Feb. 3, 2018, from 11 am – 4pm. There will be over 26 exhibits and demonstrations to test your skill and knowledge of the outdoors, including duck calling for all ages, Animal Olympics, campsite skills, archery, fishing, cast netting, “Digging for Wildlife,” atlatl throwing, tours behind the gates and taking your best out- door photos with the refuge Photo Club. Build your own outdoor first aid kit with our Friends of the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge and interact with staff from local historical sites, state forests, state parks and learn water safety with the U.S. Corps of Engineers. The fantastic beasts exhibit will test your knowledge of wildlife and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will invite you to “Be A Bear,” and learn about the lifestyle of our Florida black bears. The calling contests will include duck, turkey, other birds and mystical creature calling –register by 1:00 pm and the contest starts at 1:30 pm! You won’t want to miss it! All activities begin at the Information Booth in the parking lot of the Visitor Center, 1255 Lighthouse Rd., St. Marks, FL 32355 (3 miles south of U.S. Hwy 98 at Newport on Co. Rd. 59). Entry fee of $5/car will be charged. For more information, please call 850/925-6121 or visit the website – www.fws.gov/refuge/st_marks. Please leave your photo by Betsy Kellenberger pets at home as we will have live wildlife in the exhibits. Weather may be chilly, so Refuge volunteer of Dr. David Jones, local CHP pediatrician, helping a dress like a bear! young angler.

Florida Blues All-Star COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] OR (850) 997-3568 Revue by Southern February 2 Monticello Jamboree Band performs at 7 p.m. on Fridays at 625 South Water Street. Join for dance music, doorprizes, cold and hot soft drinks, and snacks. Music Rising This is a nonprofit charitable event; donations are accepted. For more information contact Darlene Aldrich at 850-556-5218. February 2, 5, 7 AA meets at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Lloyd Woman’s Club, Old Lloyd Road. For information call 850-251-0278. February 3 HUGHES Community Center meets at the Teen Center, on Tiger Lane, at 4 p.m. every Saturday. All youth and parents are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Coordinator Lamar Hughes at 850-300-9828 or 850-300- 8587 or go to hughescc.org or [email protected]. February 4 VFW Post 251 meets at 5 p.m. on the first Sunday at the Learning Center on Marvin Street. Contact Ned Hill at 850-339-5524 for more information. February 5 Hiram Lodge No. 5 Freemasons meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday at 235 North Olive Street. Call 850-933-2938 for more information. February 5 Palmer Place Book Club at 6 p.m. on second Monday at Palmer Place for discussion of its most recently read book. Contact Abi Hudson at 517-290-8506 or [email protected] or [email protected] for more information. All are welcome to join for the discussion, to help select the next book, and to suggest authors. February 5 Kate Dilworth Scott Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy at 12 p.m. on second Monday, September through May. Membership open to women who are lineal descendants of men and women who served honorably in the service of the Confederate States of America, or gave Material Aid to the Cause. For more information contact Pat Cichon at 850-228-4633. February 5 VFW Post 251 Auxiliary at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday at the Learning Center on Marvin Street. Contact President Mary Madison at 850-210-7090 for more information. February 5, 19 Anne H. Holt, Event Coordinator Jefferson County Lions Club meets at 1 p.m. on the first Monday at the Brick Take this opportunity to enjoy exposure and recognition during a performance House Eatery and 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday at the county health department by the great Florida Blues All-Stars on the stage of the historic Monticello Opera annex. For more information about this service organization and its fundraising House in Monticello on Saturday evening, March 10. efforts, contact Lion Debbie at 850-997-0901. We anticipate more than 200 avid music lovers attending that evening. Your February 5 presence as a sponsor of this program will display your information to the people EOC Amateur Radio Operators net call at 8 p.m. on Mondays on repeater in our north-central Florida area that need and admire your products and your work. WX4JEF (145.430, minus offset, pl tone 94.8) All are invited to tone in and If you want, you will have the opportunity to meet and talk with them for one hour licensed operators are urged to check in. For text alerts of Club news and events before the performance and during the musicians 'Meet and Greet' hour afterwards. to your smart phone text JEFFARES to 84483. For information contact Andy For an Advertising/Sponsorship form, or if you have questions, contact Anne Rudd at 850-694-6006 or [email protected]. H. Holt, event coordinator February 6 at 850-576-0721 or ah- Jefferson County RJ Bailar Public Library Baby Story Time with Courtney SAUSAGE [email protected]. Nicolou (ages up to 2) at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. For information call 850-342- The schedule for enjoy- 0205. 79 BISCUIT February 6, 20 ment of the event with confirmed performers in- Knitters & Crocheters Group meets at 10 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday at cludes: Jim Crozier; Mary the RJ Bailar Public Library. Bring your projects to work. Someone is available Everhart, and C.S. Holt to help. Contact Nancy Banks at 850-948-2829 for more information. with John Babich, David February 6 Cotton, and Michael Har- Community Friends of Jefferson County will meet at the RJ Bailar Public rison. Library at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month to empower individuals to Doors open at 7 p.m.; change their communities through education and involvement. For more show starts at 8 p.m.; and a information contact Franklin Brooks at 850-509-7506 or Ann Herring at 850- Meet and Greet after the 997-2463. 1209 S . Jefferson St. • Monticello performance. February 6 Monticello/Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Membership meeting is held on the first Tuesday from 12 to 1 p.m. at 420 West Washington Street for a program, speaker, and lunch. Call 850-997- 5552 for more information. The February speaker will be City Manager Steve Wingate. SCHOOL JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 • 9

JCHS Class of Jefferson Somerset

1978Debbie Snapp, Meeting ECB Publishing, Inc. cheerleaders win Organizers of the Jefferson County High School Class of 1978 will be meeting to discuss the upcoming 40th Class Reunion; and are opening this meeting to other classmates for the planning of this special event. cheer competitions The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 10 at the Rev Cafe in downtown Monticello. “Hope to see you there.” For more information contact Josephine Francis Madry at 850-545-7235 or Kimye Thompson Chaires at 850- 519-2786.

Akropolis Reed Quintet comes to Jefferson Somerset

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At the Gadsden Cheer Competition,the Jefferson Somerset Cheerlead- ing Team poses with their banners for first place in cheering and dance per- formance, as well as the banner for “Most Entertaining Dance Routine.” Story Submitted

The Jefferson-Somerset cheerleading squads have been cleaning up at recent cheer competitions and the school could not be prouder of these teams for their hard Photo Submitted work and effort. At the Gadsden County Cheer Competition our Varsity Cheerleaders brought Jefferson Somerset middle school students gather in the cafeteria to home: hear the Akropolis Reed Quintet. After the performance, the students had a *1st place Banner for Varsity High School Cheer Team chance to ask questions of the artists and learned more about the music st and the musical instruments each one played. *1 place Banner for Varsity Dance Performance *Most Entertaining Dance Routine Story Submitted through interactive educational Also, our Junior Varsity Cheerleaders brought home: experiences. The middle schoolers *1st place Banner for The Jefferson-Somerset middle enjoyed learning about the different Elementary Cheer Team school students and staff would like to instruments, asking the artist questions At the Chiles High School Cheer Competition on Jan. 10, 2018, our Varsity thank the Artist Series of Tallahassee and hearing various contemporary Cheerleaders brought home: for bringing Akropolis Reed Quintet to classical pieces. The school would like *1st place Trophy for Varsity High Cheer Team Small Tumbling perform at the school, Friday, Jan. 19. to acknowledge their appreciation for The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders brought home: These nationally and internationally Melanie Mays, Executive Director of *Participation Trophy known artists believe that the strongest The Artist Series of Tallahassee, for Congratulations to the team and thank you for representing our school with way to foster appreciation, access and providing this awesome experience for TIGER PRIDE!!!!! Thanks go to Ms. Errin Mays, Head Cheer Coach and Ms. the growth of classical music is our kids. Buggs, Assist Cheer Coach. Also, thanks to parents, Mr. Gainey, 1SGT Terry Walker, and Mr. Angry for supporting our girls with your attendance.

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Founded in 2009 at the University of Michigan, the Akroplis Reed Quintet plays a concert for the middle school students of Jefferson Somerset. The award-winning group has racked up six national chamber music prizes since Photo Submitted 2011, including the 2015 Fischoff Educator Award for their dedication to nur- turing music appreciation among young audiences, with both new and tra- At the Chiles High School Cheer Competition, the Jefferson Somerset ditional performance pieces in their repertoire. Cheerleading Team proudly show off their trophies.

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problem. Sincerely, The Wild-Side Martha Waidhofer Martha: Thank you for your e-mail...... greatly with Jerry Walls appreciated! Bats, our only true flying mammal (flying squirrels glide), are great controllers of insects that are harmful to humans. They control mosquitoes that can transmit disease to humans. Bats also eat The Opossum, crop-destroying moths that decrease our food supply. They also pollinate night-blooming plants. Regarding rabies, scientists believe that less than 1/10 of 1% of bats has rabies...... very minimal. Nature’s However, if you find a bat on the ground, do not touch it. This is not normal behavior. Here are some contact options: “Living Fossil” 1. Bat Conservation International in Austin, Texas. 512-327-9721 2. Conroe Bat Removal 281-292-8866 Commonly seen after dark, the often observed for an opossum whose mother was killed by a 3. Wildlife Removal Experts 832-745-2540 opossum, has been around for approximately 70 vehicle. He was a gentle animal who never showed million years! They have remained relatively any aggressive behavior. He partnered with me in I cannot vouch positively or negatively on Conroe unchanged for all these years. Quite a remarkable educating thousands of people about opossums and Bat Removal or Wildlife Removal Experts. If you fact. mammals. The best thing to do if you encounter a contact them, ask about a "no kill" removal service. Reportedly, the name opossum is derived from wild opossum is to leave it alone. They were here I hope this helps. Please let me know how it the Algonquin Indian name, “apasum,”meaning well before we were! turns out. “white-face.” Sometimes, opossums are found trapped in Thanks again...... Mammals, they are a true marsupial. Females garbage bins after foraging the night before. There Jerry Walls have a pouch, like their long-distance is an easy and safe solution to this situation. Take relatives the kangaroo and a board long enough to span from the koala. They also have a bottom to the top of the container and The Jefferson Journal mostly hairless prehensile place it in the garbage container. tail which can be used for Leave it there for an hour or two Fish & Game gathering den and nest material and there will be a good chance as well as for maintaining that the opossum will simply Feeding Chart balance while they are climbing. climb out of the container and Male opossums are larger than females go on its own merry way! Sponsored by as adults. They are omnivores Another interesting meaning that they will eat just about fact about opossums is that anything including carrion and pet they rarely carry rabies. In foods left outside. They are mostly fact, they are quite resistant nocturnal beginning their feeding forays after dark. to many diseases that are found in Females normally have two litters of 5 to 20 other mammals. young twice a year. Their gestation period is very So, the next time you see an opossum, think short lasting only about 11 days. Babies are very about the good it provides in the balance of nature small, about the size of a jelly bean! Upon birth, and the food web. They truly are “living fossils” and the “white-faced” animals are here for many babies crawl up into the mother’s pouch and remain beneficial reasons. They won’t win many beauty 1-850-997-2141 there attached, weaning 24 hours a day for up to 7 contests but they are cute and unique in their own Serving Jefferson & Surrounding weeks. The young leave their mother at about 4 way. Counties for Over 50 Years! months of age. Enjoy your North Florida nature trails. www.plantationgas.com About half of the babies born will die before Interesting Fact: Opossums have 50 teeth. How maturity. Adults usually only live to be about 2 many do we have? 32. How to use: the major and minor feeding years old. Predation is widespread as dogs, coyotes, For questions or comments, e-mail Jerry at times for each day are listed below. The [email protected] feral cats, bobcats, owls and hawks all take their major feeding times are the best for the share of opossums in the wild. Collision with sportsman and last about 2 hours, the minor feeding times can also have good vehicles also takes its toll on opossum populations. Mr. Walls, success, but last only about 1 hour. During the year, opossums are usually solitary I have enjoyed reading your column; it is very except for breeding season. They roam at night for informative about the different wildlife in our area. The Week of food and use more than one den or resting place. In We discovered yesterday that we have a bat fact, they rarely use the same den for more than two colony living inside our house. We found a single Feb.2 - 9, 2018 or three nights in a row. bat walking across our kitchen floor. We captured Major Feed Times are marked by an asterisk (*) Opossums are “nature’s night-time sanitation it and let it go on the outside deck. The next Febuary 2 Febuary 6 engineers.” They remove many things that are 8:17AM 10:46AM evening, I saw one flying around the deck and, considered garbage and potentially harmful to *1:10AM 4:27AM thinking it was the one we had let go before, I humans. 8:03PM --- decided to go outside to see if it might try to go Another interesting fact is that opossums have *1:37PM 4:50PM back inside and where we could seal the opening. an opposable thumb on each of their back feet and 5 My husband and I counted 88 exiting the roof Febuary 3 Febuary 7 fingers on each foot. 8:57AM 11:59PM eave!! To some, opossums can seem to be aggressive 2:03AM 5:13AM I immediately thought of your column and and dangerous animals. When cornered or 9:05PM 11:22AM wondered if you have published one about bat confronted they often will growl, hiss, show their 2:28PM 5:36PM infestation and what to do. I talked to someone who teeth and snap their jaws. If these ploys do not said that when we get our house sealed up and the Febuary 4 Febuary 8 work, then they may “play possum.” They have a 9:34AM 12:54AM bats out, they will probably go to a neighbor's true seizure that they seem to have little or no 2:53AM 5:59AM house, so a column might be helpful to us all. control over. They will roll over and actually 10:05PM 12:00PM More importantly, do you have appear as if they die on the spot. Their seizures can 3:17PM 6:22PM recommendations for a professional bat removal last a few minutes to over an hour or so. company or someone we can call to have these bats Febuary 5 Febuary 9 The truth is that opossums are not overly 10:11AM 2:39AM removed? aggressive and dangerous animals at all. They are 3:41AM 7:32AM Thank you so much for your informative quite afraid of people and rarely are they a threat to 11:03PM 1:23PM columns and any help you can give us on our us. Several years ago, I was lucky enough to care 4:04PM 7:56PM 12 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS ADVERTISING NETWORK OF FLORIDA

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