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With the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima in the offing, interest is once again focusing on Sgt. Ernest “Boots” Thomas, although interest in this war hero has never really flagged locally. On Friday, Nov. 8, master storyteller Robyn A. Rennick is scheduled to do a presentation on Thomas at the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Titled “Call Me No Hero” – the same title as the book on Thomas – Rennick's presentation promises to breathe life into Thomas' boyhood days in Monticello and the small town experiences that shaped him in early life, including his many romps Ashley Hunter with best buddy Dr. Jim Sledge. ECB Publishing, Inc. Rennick's story will follow Thomas through his enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps, his days in In a special workshop meeting that was held by the boot camp, and his eventual transport to the Pacific Jefferson County School Board (JCSB) on Monday, Oct. 14, Ocean Theatre of World War II, where he helped to board members and Superintendent Marianne Arbulu raise the first American Flag at the Battle of Iwo reviewed a report on Jefferson Somerset and the contract See BOOTS page 3 See SCHOOL page 3 Ghoul’s Night Out Halloween fun Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking for a trunk-or-treating event for your kids?

While there are plenty of Halloween festivities Howl-O-Ween at Wolf Creek Fall festival at Wacissa Pentecostal Holiness planned this year for kids and adults alike, trick-or- Pet Adoption Center Church treaters will need to cross off the annual downtown The Jefferson Humane Society and Wolf Creek Pet Wacissa Pentecostal Holiness Church, located at trick-or-treating amongst merchant shops that is Adoption Center will be hosting a howl-worthy 152 Tram Rd., will hold its annual Fall Festival right usually planned for local youth. Halloween trunk-or-treat event at 6 p.m. on Saturday, after the morning worship service on Sunday, Oct. According to MainStreet Monticello Director Oct. 26. There will be free candy, food and drinks as 27. The festival will be held at noon on the church Amy McDaniel, her organization chose to skip well as a costume contest. This will be Wolf Creek's grounds. The event will include a cake-walk, face organizing this year's downtown trick-or-treating, in first-ever Halloween-themed event, so be sure to painting, pumpkin painting, lots of fun games and favor of planning and putting on the Ghoul's Night come out and support Jefferson County's only prizes. This free festival will also include hotdogs, Out festivities that will take place tomorrow night, animal shelter! For more information, contact the chili, soups, chips and soft drinks. For more shelter at (850) 342-0244. Wolf Creek is located at Thursday, Oct. 24. information contact Pastor Mike Feehan at (850) 2123 E. Washington St. “There's just so many events happening in 997-4636.

Monticello for kids, that we wanted to focus on Trunkin' and treatin' on Aunt Louise's Farm something for the adults this year,” says McDaniels. Fall festival at First Baptist Church Deck your family in your favorite costumes and head Numerous other churches, farms and out to Aunt Louise's Farm at 6 p.m. on Halloween The First Baptist Church of Monticello will be organizations, such as the First Baptist Church of Night, Oct. 31, for a trunk-or-treat event. This family- holding their annual fall festival on Thursday, Oct. Monticello, Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center and friendly event will include food and drinks, a corn 31, which will include their trunk-or-treat festivities. Aunt Louise's Farm, have all committed to hosting maze and trunks filled with candy! Entry into the farm Held on South Olive and West Walnut Streets, the kid-friendly Halloween events – but MainStreet is $2 per person, and all proceeds are planned to go event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and wrap up around Monticello wanted to do something a little different. to the Jefferson County Backpack Buddies program. 8:30 p.m. Costumes are encouraged! There will be Typically, the downtown trick-or-treating event Aunt Louise's Farm is located at 8101 Waukeenah bounce houses, live entertainment, games, prizes See NIGHT OUT page 3 Hwy., and can be reached by calling (850) 251-7708. and, of course, candy. Former Monticello News editor passes away City allows Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. houses on

Dorothy “Dottie” Miller – a reporter and editor split-zoned at the Monticello News in the 1980s and a colorful character in her own right – passed away on Monday, Oct. 14. She was 82. properties Born in California in 1937, Miller lived in various places before settling in Monticello in 1971, Lazaro Aleman where she helped build an artsy country house that ECB Publishing, Inc. she resided in until her passing, and the construction of which, she documented in a book titled, Following the Local Planning Agency's (LPA) Peckerwood, which she co-authored late in life with recommendation, the Monticello City Council the house's builder. Unconventional, multitalented and free spirited, recently approved a measure that allows residents Editor of the Monticello News in the mid 1980s, the multifaceted Miller – besides her involvement with properties that are split by zoning categories to Miller left her stamp on the paper. with the newspaper – was also an artist, musician construct single-family homes on their properties, “She was an excellent reporter and editor,” and businesswoman; earned a law degree from FSU provided certain conditions are met. former Monticello News Publisher Ron Cichon said in 1990, although she never practiced; ran for Specific to the case that prompted the creation of Miller. “The newspaper won several awards political office locally; operated for several years a of the ordinance, half of the property was zoned under her editorship.” See MILLER page 3 See PROPERTIES page 3

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Viewpoints...... 2 Sports...... 11 Every day is a holiday Community News...... 4-7,10 Faith & Family...... 12-13 Home Improvement...... 8-9 Classifieds & Legals...... 14 somewhere in the world. 2 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 • MONTICELLO NEWS Viewpoints & Opinions Letters To The Editor Toll road ideas Letters to the Editor are typed word for word, comma for comma, as sent to this newspaper. Please keep letter to 600 words or less. Dear Editor: Thomasville and even Milledgeville and of I grew up in Perry have bypasses on course Thomasville in Monticello (Class of US 19. This would allow GA. Don’t go over three minutes 1963) and in earlier years the downtown to be Google the ones you aren't I was involved with urban quieter and far more familiar with to find out Dear Editor: I am county. To be continued… chair than a citizen’s planning. In my opinion conducive to tourism. more. Jefferson County. I am the Citizens should attend request or input. You too the new toll road MUST Thomasville doesn't allow I'll go out on a limb City of Monticello. Fifth at least one of these board can apply the three minute connect with I-75 to be large trucks on Broad St. with one more suggestion. generation of wage meetings. A “bucket list,” rule – only when the effective. I envision it and that make dining and The location of the earners, business owners must do. Witness the knocks on your door passing east of Perry, shopping far more Monticello News office and taxpayers. County tax, good, the not so good, the hustling votes begin. crossing I-10 around Lee, pleasant than noisy across from the Opera municipality tax, business what, the when and the Mayor John Jones, FL and connecting to I-75 Monticello. Also, the House would make a very tax, gas tax, that tax, this “huh” moments. The Chair of CMC; Betsy south of Valdosta or bypass would allow for attractive Town Square! tax, and more tax. Yet, not claps. The gasps. The flip Barfield, Chair of maybe near Jennings, FL. new commercial Imagine a park one family member ever and flip backs: from we Jefferson County’s This would allow an easy development and the surrounded by a black felt a need to attend a City are broke and we lack BOCC; and, Shirley flow of traffic to South county would finally metal fence with brick of Monticello Council funds to we’re rich, we Washington, Chair of Florida and possibly aid in collect new sales and columns that matches the meeting (CMC); a have a surplus, let’s spend. JCSB, have added rural development. It's property tax revenues that Opera House. It could Jefferson County Board of Back to “oops, broke responsibility (Robert’s difficult to think that it has missed out on all have a tiered fountain in County Commissioners again.” The cause - Rule of Order), and anyone would get off I-75 these years. I'm sure half the middle and perhaps (BOCC) meeting; or a personal preferences? A subject to more scrutiny and travel thru some small the county shops in some modern play Jefferson County School connection? Resolving and ridicule. Not my towns to get to the toll Tallahassee or fountains and a small Board (JCSB), meeting. needs based on who’s intent to be critical or road starting at Capps or Thomasville at big chain stage in the back. Why? Public Trust. That asking? From what district cynical. After all we have somewhere in Jefferson stores and grocery stores! Imagine looking up at the has changed, after a need or city group? Oh the some good employees on County. It would just be With its historic Opera House and the arose. opaqueness. Is it caused each board. I am simply easier to stay on I-75. homes, churches, Opera Courthouse from the On October 01, 2019, because of lack of “watching the finances.” I understand some House and beautiful rivers Square and all the I attended my first CMC knowledge or experience? Disparity too. We will funds will be available for in the south of the county, community functions that meeting, which led to my Is the official depending demand financial nearby communities. This Jefferson has a lot to offer could be held there! first BOCC meeting, after on another for the use of accountability and time around Monticello tourists! I am fascinated These are just some of Mayor John Jones their knowledge and responsibility. and Jefferson County by small towns that are my thoughts to make a suggested I ask the BOCC experience? For instance, Oh, back to my should strongly support a successful in promoting better and more vibrant to assist the city with my during the October 03, need... To be Bypass, probably on the themselves for tourists Monticello and Jefferson need. And, I attended my 2019, BOCC meeting, continued… west side where there is and retirees. Some of my County. I sincerely hope first JCSB meeting. Yes, Chair Betsy Barfield Forthcoming column more growth. This would favorites include you give them serious three governing boards in admitted she signs checks in the Monticello News allow Monticello to get Jonesborough, TN; consideration. I've been one month. Lastly, back to withdrawing funds from titled: “Watching the rid of the loud noisy diesel Bryson City, NC; waiting 73 years to see the city, where I attended Jefferson County Finances.” trucks that do not Newberry, SC; Mt. Dora, Monticello on a "must my first CMC depositories without W. Clayton Tolbert, contribute to tourism in Cedar Key, Apalachicola see" small town tourist “Workshop,” after being knowing what the checks Another concerned county town. Before everyone and Fernandina, FL and map! notified my need was are for. Is she depending and city taxpayer! gets upset remember Dahlonega, Madison, Sincerely, Gene White added (agenda), or so I on another to know? thought. Was I trusting? Negligent conduct? And, Yes. Gullible? Maybe. yes Chair Barfield, city Naïve? Not for one limit residents are An Email from Mike second. I did discover my residents of Jefferson need pales by comparison County too. As you Had a very interesting day today at Pam's shop. The overwhelming majority of to concerns of should know, city limit unwarranted conduct by residents pay more county customers who came in were furious about the proposed toll road. Most of these our “employees (e.g. taxes, identified as folks were from central and south Florida along with some from south Georgia. certain board members),” “Jefferson Co BOCC,” Most from Florida had horror stories about how government had screwed up their their “lack of funds,” their and “BOCC-County SFR rural communities, their natural resources and their way of life. One couple from perceived “deficits then (reverse side of the TRIM surpluses,” questionable Notice),” than they pay in Manatee County (9th generation Floridians) had plans of leaving Manatee and all transactions, inflated cost municipality “City of of it's problems and moving to Jefferson County but said they saw no use to estimates, disparity Monticello,” taxes. relocate here if the Sun Coast Connector came to fruition. An elderly man from the involving contracts, all We sit and listen can result in another tax quietly. We are allowed, Tampa area before he left came up to me with all but tears in his eyes and said hike or utility rate no more than three (3) "mister, do all you can to keep this thing out of your county. You folks have increase. And to think, we minutes, to address only something very special here but this road will ruin it." employ three county and the chairperson with non- one city attorney; two agenda items. “DO NOT BOCC, one JCSB and yet GO OVER THE THREE The opposition to this toll road is no doubt statewide. We need to figure out a another for the CMC, who (3) MINUTES.” Gavels way to harness this opposition and use it to our benefit in stopping this ridiculous are in attendance. No are raised and ready. And, project. It seems pretty clear that our elected officials did not have the wishes or wonder we are still the three minute rule is far best interest of Florida residents at heart when they passed this bill. What gives considered a poverty level more important to the them the right to punish us in north Florida for mistakes made in other parts of the state? What gives them the right to have the "terminus" of the Sun Coast Connector be in Jefferson County? I am certain that most of the law makers would have to Recognizing a look at a map to even to know where Jefferson County is. I am certain they do not have a clue about Festus, Dills, Drifton, Alma, Lamont, Fanlew, Limestone, job well done Aucilla, Wacissa, or Waukeenah. All communities of Jefferson County and many of which were adversely effected by road building at some point in history. I would like to ground. In three days I recognize an outstanding visited again. Nothing Please pardon the rambling and preaching but to have heard those folks today is employee, Virgil Joyner. outside of the bins. Neat When Virgil was hired he as could be. enough to put a beat in a dead man's heart. A very good friend of mine says "there began working at the I hope the County is always enough stupid to go around." This toll road idea has filled my quota for Nash Road site. Within a appreciates having this stupidity. We can do this. The Good Book says that sometimes God speaks with a week it was cleaner than outstanding employee still quiet voice and sometimes he speaks with a voice as loud as thunder. Today it has been since the working for them. Oh, opening of that site. This Without Virgil there, the was proof that we have the opposition needed to speak with a thunderous voice if week I took some trash to Nash site has already we can only get the ears to listen. the Loyd site and there started looking like was Virgil. He told me he “trash” again. Sorry we had just been sent there don’t have more If deemed worthy please feel free to pass this along. that morning. The place employees that take pride Mike was a mess. Garbage in their job. Advertisement paid for by Jack Carswell everywhere on the Jerry Boatwright

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monticellojeffersonfl.com/events/. provided one of the country's most enduring and BOOTS Meanwhile, in recognition of the 75th iconic images – the Marines' raising of the Star and from page 1 anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, which Stripes atop Mount Suribachi, which overlooked the Jima in 1945 and was killed in action days after. happens in February 2020, several local groups plan battlefield. The flyer for the presentation calls Rennick's to hold a special ceremony to celebrate both the The photograph of the flag raising by American storytelling “stirring, inspiring, thought-provoking occasion and Thomas' heroic acts during the epic photographer Joe Rosenthal not only won a Pulitzer and unforgettable.” battle. The local ceremony, set for Feb. 3 at the Prize, it became one of the most famous and “This will be a most unique and powerful Boots Thomas Memorial on West Washington reproduced photos of the war, serving as the model storytelling event, appropriate for adults and teens,” Street, is being hosted by the American Legion, for the Marine Corps National Monument in emailed Linda Schuyler Ford, the chamber's event Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Jefferson County Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia and producer. Historical Association. becoming the adopted image of the Corps for Rennick's performance is scheduled for 4 to The details of the events are still being worked decades. 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the chamber out, but indications are that a U.S. Marine Corps Although not pictured in Rosenthal’s building, located at 420 W. Washington St. Tickets Band will be performing and Gov. Ron DeSantis photograph, which was actually a second flag- for the performance are $10 for the general public will be attending. raising on Mount Suribachi, Thomas participated in and $8 for seniors, vets and ROTC cadets. The Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the major the original flag-raising, which occurred hours Rennick, a longstanding member of the Florida engagements fought by the U.S. Armed Force in the earlier and was captured by a Marine photographer. Storytelling Association, has been writing, reading Pacific Ocean during World War II, helped set the For years, the first flag-raising was largely and telling stories since the 1990s. stage for the eventual defeat of the Japanese Empire. obscured by the second. In time, however, it finally For more information about the chamber event, The battle took place between Feb. 19 and March received its due recognition, as did Thomas and call (850) 997-5552, or visit 26, 1945. Besides costing both sides dearly, it also others of its participants.

agreement signed between Jefferson financial report. Somerset met state or federal SCHOOL Somerset and the Jefferson County Jefferson Somerset had not requirements. from page 1 School Board. provided data to show that they had There were no on-file job agreement that had been signed In addition to those issues, conducted an annual survey of their descriptions for the employees at between the charter school and district. however, Superintendent Arbulu noted student's parents. The school did, Jefferson Somerset. After the control and responsibility several other factors that Jefferson however, provide surveys for the 2018- Jefferson Somerset did not supply of the district's schools were removed Somerset had failed to carry out, most 19 year that had been conducted on the a list of personnel updates to the from the district's hands by the Florida of which either violated the district's students themselves. Jefferson County School District for Department of Education (FDOE), contract with the charter school or The school had been over 30 days the new school year, as had been Somerset Academy was put in place by were against state and federal past due in submitting their state- required in the charter agreement. the department. requirements. required annual accountability report to During the previous school year, On October 14, board members The other issues were: the Jefferson County School District. the school had not conducted monthly viewed an annual review that had been There were no seats for local In financial reports provided to the active threat plan drills. The school conducted by Superintendent Marianne parents to serve on the Somerset Jefferson County School District, the district did note, however, that Arbulu in order to ensure that the governing board and be involved in the district saw that Jefferson Somerset Jefferson Somerset had revised that school was following state-required education of their children. There are, had “expenditures in excess of revenue, issue for the 2019-2020 school year. practices, as well as adhering to the however, volunteer opportunities at the leading to continued borrowing.” The The Exceptional Student rules set by the contract between the school itself. district also commented that there was Education files were not up-to-date or two bodies. There was no documentation from a co-mingling of funds in the school's in compliance. The Florida Department However, during the workshop that Somerset on whether or not their accounts and that the financial audit of Education planned to provide saw the JCSB flip through 17 pages of governing board members had received had not been prepared in accordance intervention into this issue by review, several issues came to the training by the Florida Department of with Florida statutes or the Somerset/ conducting monitoring, as well as on- attention of the school board that Education. School District charter agreement. site visits of the school's campus. prompted concern amongst the board Board meeting minutes from the It was unknown whether or not the While not all issues and factors members. Somerset board had not been posted on school had received approval from immediately threatened and For starters, when the original the Somerset website in a timely their Somerset governing board on jeopardized the education of local contract had been signed by board manner. budget amendments, due to the fact students, school board members did members and Somerset Academy, it Somerset board meetings were not that the school had not submitted proof express concerns over the fact that had been specified that the school accessible to parents, due to the fact of any Somerset board minutes some of the addressed issues had been would supply asset inventory to the that they were not pre-advertised, that verifying that information. ongoing for quite some time. district, as well as agendas to the they did not make agendas or minutes The inventory list submitted to the According to Superintendent public meetings hosted by the easily available to the public and that Jefferson County School District was Arbulu, the inventory list had in Somerset governing board. the Somerset meetings were held incomplete. particular lacked important assets, and The review states, however, that during the daytime's work hours, when Insurance certificates showed that even after she had requested changes Somerset had not been providing the parents could not easily attend. The Jefferson Somerset had a “gap” in be made, the school had failed to agendas to the school district, nor had majority of these meetings are also property and casualty insurance on supply the correct report. they promptly posted the meeting's held out-of-county. their athletic fields. In addition, although Jefferson minutes online so that board members Somerset did not provide proof Further, insurance certificates Somerset had been designated a School (and the general public) could view that their administrative or showed that the school “did not insure Of Hope and could be more fluid on them afterwards. instructional staff had received any coverage on the transportation teaching certificates and requirements, In addition, amended budgets and training on ethical conduct. department through its vendor.” Arbulu pointed out that the agreement other related Somerset board meeting The Somerset governing board did According to the review report, the between the charter school and the minutes had not been provided to the not provide meeting minutes that school had also failed to pay back the district specified that the school needed district within 10 days of Somerset's evidenced whether or not they property and casualty insurance costs to employ fully certified and trained acceptance of said budget and the reviewed the financial reports of their that the school district had initially teachers – regardless of whether or not annual financial audit at Jefferson individual schools – including fronted for them. they were a School Of Hope. Somerset did not comply with the fund Jefferson Somerset. There was an “audit exception” on Due to the fact that this was a accounting standards that had been No evidence had been provided as certifications for state and federal workshop, board members did not vote agreed on per Somerset/School District to whether or not an independent teacher requirements. According to on the charter review – but instead agreement. financial auditor had attended a board Arbulu, this means that auditors had used the meeting simply to view and All of these issues directly resulted meeting to provide the Somerset not found documentation to prove become aware of the deficiencies in in a noncompliance with the charter governing board with a detailed whether or not teachers at Jefferson annual review.

grown-up ladies are invited to dress up in costume Starting at 4:30 p.m., the Ghoul's (Girls) Night NIGHT OUT and come downtown for a spooky shopping and Out will carry on through the night until 8:30 p.m. from page 1 festivity-filled evening. Costumes aren't required, but definitely is done in collaboration with the Haunted Jail tours, In and amongst the shops that line the downtown encouraged, as there will be a girls-only dance and but this year, McDaniel says that her organization is streets of Monticello, “ghouls” are invited to shop costume party held on Dogwood Street that night. going to seek to promote local businesses and amongst the especially-spooky deals that local “We really look forward to dressing up in merchants through the Ghoul's Night Out. merchants will be offering, sip refreshments, win costumes and getting into the festive spirit during “This year, we really want to focus on downtown Halloween-themed prizes by playing games or listen Ghoul's Night Out,” concludes McDaniel. and all the shopping venues,” says McDaniel. to a special, curated playlist of music that will be For more information about Ghoul's Night Out, During the Thursday, Oct. 24 Ghoul's Night Out, played by visiting DJ Tom during the evening. contact MainStreet Monticello at (850) 509-1107.

MILLER PROPERTIES The ordinance’s language reads: “A single-family from page 1 from page 1 dwelling may be constructed on a lot split by a zoning business and the other half agricultural. district boundary where it is a permitted use, or where it regional newspaper called Georgia The property owner's problem was that, although both may be approved as a special exception or accessory use in South, which she co-founded with zoning categories allowed for the construction of a single- one of the districts in which the lot is located, and the her husband, John Hedrick, and family unit, neither portion of the land on its own contained construction of the dwelling is otherwise authorized.” daughter Savannah; and for 28 enough footage to allow for the setbacks and other In conjunction with the approval of the ordinance years owned and operated Bush dimensional requirements specific to the particular amending the land development regulations to allow for Baby, a junk, art and antique store category. construction of single-family dwellings on lots split by on the corner of Dogwood and The business zoning, for example, allowed for a single- zoning district boundaries, the council also approved a Cherry streets. family home as a special exception, provided that the special exception for the specific property on Willow and Miller is survived by her application met the dimensional regulations for R-1 Magnolia streets that prompted the change. husband, four children, and a residential. Meanwhile, the agriculture zoning allowed for City Attorney Bruce Leinback noted the Willow and multitude of grandchildren. The single-family development if the property was a minimum Magnolia streets' property was not the only lot in the city family will welcome visitors at Beggs one acre. The latter category also required a frontage of that has split zoning. Funeral Home in Monticello, from 10 125 feet and setbacks of 25 feet on either sides. “This is a way to remedy the problem,” Leinback said a.m. through 12 p.m. on Saturday, The LPA planners, in their deliberations, came up with of ordinance. “From now on, if a property is divided by a Oct. 26. Immediately following will the idea of amending the city's land development boundary line, a single family home can be constructed as be a service celebrating her life in the regulations to allow for the construction of single-family long as one of the zone districts permits and the property Beggs chapel. Please come dressed homes on bisected zoning parcels so long as the least owner gets a special exception.” casually in happy colors in honor of restrictive dimensional regulations of the zoning districts The council action occurred on Tuesday evening,

Dottie’s vibrant life. assigned to the property were used. Oct. 1. 4 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 • MONTICELLO NEWS Obituaries Dorothy “Dottie” Miller Dorothy Miller lived a full and beautiful life, accomplishing the best of her dreams – those of raising a family, being a writer and an artist, living in the country, owning businesses, and being a compassionate contributor to her communities. She was born in Woodland, Calif., July 31, 1937 and relocated to Gravette, Ark., at the age of 10, where she helped her family build a house and farm using only hand tools. Her father taught her crocheting and music, and she played piano and organ for their small rural Church of the Nazarene in Hiwasse, Ark. She later taught herself to play the dulcimer as well. Dorothy graduated from Gravette High School in Arkansas in 1955 and earned a law degree from Florida State University in 1990. She resided in Wichita, Kan., Orlando, Fla., and DeLand, Fla., prior to settling in Monticello, Fla., in 1971. Her first business venture was a boutique clothing and accessories store, The Back Door, which she owned in DeLand. Dorothy later worked at Legal Services of North Florida in Tallahassee, Fla.; served many years as a reporter and later as an editor of the Monticello News; co-founded a regional newspaper, Georgia South, in Boston, Ga., with her husband John Hedrick and daughter Savannah; and also owned and operated Bush Baby – a junk, art, and antique store in Monticello – for 28 years. Dorothy was an artist and enjoyed exhibiting her artwork and fabric crafts in many outdoor festivals including the White Springs Folk Art Festival, Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival, and numerous Volusia County, Fla. shows. Her work included oils, acrylics, watercolor, fabric art, stained glass, and rag rugs. Her latest dream project involved plans to convert a Monticello warehouse into an art school, studio and gallery. In 2011, Dorothy co-authored a book with the builder of her unique artsy home, entitled Peckerwood – A Writers’ Colony and a State of Being. On Monday, Oct. 14, Dorothy passed away peacefully in her beautiful house. This creative soul and bright light was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Joseph Louis and Dorothy Marie Parrick, of Gravette, Ark., and her daughter Nanci McKenna Henderson, of Clearwater, Fla. She is survived by her husband, John Hedrick of Tallahassee, and her four children: Sherri McKenna (and Steve) Wellborn of Brenham, Texas, Donna McKenna (and Neil) Parker of Jacksons Gap, Ala., Steven (and Norma) McKenna, of Tallahassee, and Savannah Miller (and Matt) Rogers, of Peoria, Ariz. Dorothy also leaves behind a younger brother, Kenneth (and Diana) Parrick, of Gravette, Ark.; a niece, Karla Parrick (and Clyde) Locklear of Lincolnville, S.C.; a nephew, James (and Tiffany) Parrick, of Bella Vista, Ark.; as well as three great- nieces: Mallory Locklear of New Haven, Conn., Amber Locklear Wilder of Asheville, N.C., and Madeleine Parrick of Bella Vista, Ark. Dorothy had been blessed with 14 grandchildren: Justin Henderson (and Megan Vanover) of Seminole, Fla., Nichelle Parent of Peachtree City, Ga., Dylan Ortiz of Tallahassee, Jacob Parker of Chicago, Ill., Katherine Parker (and Luke) Vogel of Birmingham, Ala., Margaret Parker (and Coston) Rowe of Atlanta, Ga., Steven McKenna Jr. of Raleigh, N.C., Karina McKenna (and Jared) Olsen of Clinton, Md., Sherri McKenna (and Trevor Elifritz) of Madison, Wis., and Nicolas Rogers, McKenna Rogers, William Rogers, Sergio Rogers and Renzo Rogers, all of Phoenix, Ariz.; plus seven great-grandchildren: Jacob and Kailee Henderson of Seminole, Evelyn and Olivia Olsen of Clinton, Md., Jonah and Sanni Vogel of Birmingham, Ala., and Henry Rowe of Atlanta, Ga. The family will welcome visitors at Beggs Funeral Home in Monticello, from 10 a.m. through 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Immediately following will be a service celebrating her life in the Beggs chapel. Please come dressed casually in happy colors in honor of Dottie’s vibrant life. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Legal Services of North Florida, the Jefferson Arts Gallery of Monticello, or Refuge House of Tallahassee, or… chocolate. COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] OR (850) 997-3568 October 26 Country Market and Craft Fair on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including pumpkin painting, bounce houses, face painting, sand art and trick-or-treating for the kids, vendor-shopping, live music and food trucks. The fair will be held at Barrington Field, located at 252 Gamble Rd., in Monticello. Parking and admission are free.

October 26 SCHCHEDULE OF EVENTS Explore Monticello's dark and haunted past with the Saturday night ghostly walking tours through town. Saturday October 5: Miss Florida Forest Festival Queen Pageant 6:00 p.m. Saturday October 12: Little King & Queen Pageant 1Forest CaCapital Hall 5;00 p.m. Storyteller Linda “Shuyler” Ford will weave through Wednesday October 23 -Saturday October 26: CaCarnival Opens Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Monticello, with stops at several haunted sites along Thursday, October 24th: Fireworks at 8:00 p.m. at Perry-Foley Airport the way. Tours begin at the Monticello-Jefferson Friday, October 25th: Downtown Events - 0/.-//,+*-. ,)-// ,(*'/&%/$ ,#"!  ,,% , ,-' ,-' ," $ ,% ,,,,, County Chamber of Commerce building, located at Parade 7:00pm (Music at Rosehead) Saturday, October 26th FESTIVAL DAY!! 420 Washington St., at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Downtown Events: 5-K Run 8:00 a.m. King Tree Parade 10:00 a.m. (Jefffferson St.) Tours last 90 minutes. To purchase $15 tickets, Forest CaCapital State Park: ,,,,,+ ./%  (.//%$ & , - &'/ , / ,-&.. ,0*%$ ,*.
% , contact the chamber at (850) 997-5552. Largest Free Fish Fry-At Noon, Chainsaw, Cross Cut & Loader Competitions, Military Vehicle Show & October 29 much more! Entertainment 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Main Stage Entertainment: Buddy Jewel , Andy Pursell. Lumberjrjack Shows will be 12:30pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm Jefferson Whole Child Coalition meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday at the public library and are open to community residents and agencies. This is an informational meeting about area happenings and an opportunity to share service information. Agenda items include agency sharing and a guest speaker. For information or to be a speaker contact Cindy Hutto at [email protected] or (850) 948-2741. Guest speaker for August will be Melissa Watson with Capital Area Community Action Agency. MONTICELLO NEWS • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 • 5 Community News Live music, free kids crafts and a parade at the 40th Boston's Mini-Marathon and Festival Photo Courtesy of Elgin Freeman Story Courtesy of Ann McCrickard This year's Mini-Marathon and Festival in Boston, Ga., will include The Boston, Ga., community will be horseback rides, a running/walking celebrating community at the 40th Anniversary of marathon, free kids' crafts, a costume Boston's Mini-Marathon and Festival! contest, parade, BBQ cook-off and so The inaugural event was held in 1979, and much more! after 40 years, the run/walk event remains the signature feature of the festival. The festival continues to thrive in its arts, crafts and food traveling exhibit. It holds 450 gallons of saltwater vendors, live entertainment, a cook-off, a costume aquariums, including five touch tanks with contest, a parade, a kids’ activities area and other starfish, sea urchins, conchs, crabs, sponges and a events that add to the festival atmosphere. variety of interesting and colorful sea life from the Always the last weekend in October, this Gulf of Mexico. There will also be a petting zoo South Georgia festival is set for Friday, Oct. 25 from Fifth Day Farm and a bouncy house. and Saturday, Oct. 26. Activity stations will be set up, including The festival truly begins on Friday, as food face-painting, pumpkin decorating and more. vendors set up and the crowd gathers for live To commemorate the 40th anniversary, all of entertainment in Watt Park. Saturday also marks these activities are available at no charge. the deadline for BBQ Cook-off contestant The festival's live entertainment will be admission. Participants in the Best Barbecue Butt offered in two locations this year. in Boston cook-off can register by 6 p.m. by An entertainment stage set up at Jefferson and contacting Chair Bill Tanner at (229) 226-2357. Main Streets will feature line dancers and offer Judging will begin on Saturday at noon; winners audience participation (join in the Get Up will be announced at 3 p.m. Categories are butts, Challenge); Keelan Kirkland will sing; a juggler ribs and best overall; cash prizes will be awarded. will dazzle all; and there will be special Festival-goers will want to bring their lawn performances by The Dance Academy, Cookie chairs and prepare to enjoy a Friday evening of Guyton and the “Love in Action” gospel/spiritual free entertainment. a capella group. The evening begins at 7:30 p.m., in Watt Park, In Watt Park from 9 to 10:30 a.m., local folks with Dads’ Joke Comedy Show, featuring the will be sharing stories of ‘yesteryear’, providing a comedic talents of Austin Mann, Jesse Schober peek into Boston’s past. and Andrews Apple; the show will keep you At 10:30 a.m., more competitions take place laughing with jokes ranging from life with a wife in Watt Park, as children line up to be judged in and kids and other antics of these standup their Halloween costumes. To compete, simply comedians. They will perform again during band come in your costume to Watt Park by 10:30 a.m. breaks. Judging will be done by age groups; the Bleu Burden will perform from 8-10:30 p.m. competition is friendly and all participants get Entertaining and lively, this popular band prizes! originated on a front porch in Thomasville, Ga.; An awards ceremony at 11 a.m., also in Watt they will present a variety of music showcasing Park, recognizes the winners from the race/walk the talents of this diverse group. events. Brad Johnson, race director, will Saturday, Oct. 26, begins at 6 a.m., with announce winners by age category and award vendor check in at the information booth in front trophies. The person with the best time in the of Synovus Bank on Jefferson Street and the half-marathon wins a cash prize. race/walk check in on Main Street. At 11:30 a.m., the parade begins at the Music will fill the air as race/walk participants railroad on Main Street; special seating is begin to line up; runners from across the south provided for folks who signed on early as will participate in a race through a wheel- sponsors. There is no fee to enter the parade, but measured, sanctioned course through the you must pre-register. Obtain a parade form at countryside. bostonga.com or by calling (229) 498-1146. The signal will sound at 8 a.m., sending the At noon, the Thomas University Jazz runners off to complete the 13.1 mile course; Ensemble takes the stage in Watt Park. Their walkers in the 5K follow at 8:10 a.m., and program will range from traditional jazz, funk participants in the 1-mile fun run leave at 8:15 fusion with a touch of rock ‘n’ roll. a.m. Justin Schools, a one-man band who will Register early at itsyourrace.com or cover a variety of genres with a focus on bostonga.com to assure receiving a packet with a traditional R’n’R and Country, will follow in Watt commemorative t-shirt on race day! Park from 2 to 4 p.m., with a break at 3 p.m., Winners will be recognized during an awards when cook-off winners are announced. ceremony in Watt Park at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m., presentation of the history of The tantalizing aromas of traditional festival Boston in the Boston Community Center glances fare will fill the air as the food court opens by 9 backwards at Boston from its beginnings as a a.m., in front of Synovus Bank. Picnic tables stagecoach stop in 1837 through the virtual re- surrounded by the food vendors will provide location of the town in the mid-19th century, seating and a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy your Nancy Hoffman will coordinate this feature and meal! invites locals to share their stories about Boston. Arts and crafts vendors, offering a wider The second annual “Tour de Boston,” a family selection of handmade and homemade items, will cycling event, begins and ends at Watt Park. be set up along Pear Street. Margaret Cook leads the ride, which will Enjoy historic Boston on horseback on leave at 2 p.m., as it travels through downtown Saturday afternoon! Riders will meet at Stephens into the picturesque countryside and back. There Street Sports Complex at 10:30 a.m. if is no fee for this event; however, registration is participating in the parade, or 12:15 p.m. for lunch required; forms can be obtained at bostonga.com and a ride-out at 2:30 p.m. Negative Coggins is and submitted at the event. required. There is a fee for this event. Sponsored by the Boston Community Club, Registration forms are available at bostonga.com. the 40th Annual Mini-Marathon and Festival A special treat is in store for kids this year! promises to be a weekend full of activities for the Stroll through the walkthrough on the east side of entire family. Main Street to the Kids Carnival area set up This is one of the oldest and largest southern behind the stores on the east side of the 100 block Georgia festivals; all proceeds are used for of Main Street. Many activities are limited to ages community events and to maintain the Boston 12-and-under, but the area is open to all. Community Center on Main Street. One of the main attractions will be the Sea Come join in the family friendly festive fun Mobile, Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory’s October 25-26 in beautiful downtown Boston! 6 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 • MONTICELLO NEWS Public employees salaries: Where does your money go? Jefferson County Employees This is the fifth part of an ongoing series that will Included in this payroll are members of the road The salaries are broken apart by each employee's be published in the Monticello News on the salaries of department, solid waste, the recreational park, mosquito gross wages, coupled with the individual FICA, public employees in Jefferson County. In addition to control, the public library and planning office. retirement, medical and other benefit amounts per being the fifth total part, this is the second set of salaries We are publishing this information in order to give employee. that pertain to the employees under the Jefferson our readers, the Jefferson County taxpayers, a better At the end, the total amount that is paid per County payroll. idea of how some of their tax dollars are spent. employee is counted is listed.

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Ashley Hunter communities. ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County drive began on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and the local extension office plans to continue collecting jars of peanut butter until Wednesday, Nov. It's that time of the year again! 20. You may have spotted the This peanut butter challenge helps combat the war against hunger on a local cardboard donation boxes around town, level by providing local families with peanut butter, which is high in protein, as several locations have been fiber, vitamins and minerals. designated as official collection sites The average child, according to the University of Florida, will eat 1,500 for the 2019 Peanut Butter Challenge. peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before they graduate from high school – that's a lot of peanut butter! While this drive depends on the effort of local contributions, the University

of Florida has announced that the Florida Peanut Producer's Association will

again be matching the donations of peanut butter jars and supplying additional

jars for each jar that is donated.

Want to find a place to drop off your unopened jar of peanut butter?

Designated drop-off locations are: • Winn-Dixie, located at 1245 S. Jefferson St. • Piggly Wiggly, located at 575 S. Jefferson St. • The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library, located at 375 S. Water St. • The UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension Office, located at 2729 W. Washington St. • Capital City Bank, located at 800 S. Jefferson St. Each year, the Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension • The First Bank, located at 200 E. Washington St. service in Florida hosts an annual peanut butter collection drive. This peanut butter drive is a perfect civic outreach for local community The drive seeks to collect unopened jars of peanut butter from Florida groups, businesses, youth groups and churches! communities, which will in turn be returned back to local food pantries in the Feed local families, support the 2019 Peanut Butter Challenge. Veteran's Day Breakfast and Parade to be held on Nov. 11

by the Legion and Auxiliary including a parade flier, an entry Walker Post 49, P.O. Box 761, members. There is no charge, but form and a City of Monticello Monticello, Fla., 32345. donations will be appreciated. Flags participant regulations form. The You can also scan and email a will be handed out in preparation for entry form is especially important, so copy of your form to: the parade that will follow later that your position in the parade can be [email protected]. morning. reserved for you. Participants must Contact American Legion Post Longtime and active Veterans of also read and follow the City of 49 Commander Ken Faircloth any Foreign Wars Post 251 member Monticello Parade/Procession time at (850) 509-2628 for questions, George Pittman will be Grand Participant Regulations. concerns and more information. Marshall for this year's parade. Forms may also be picked up and The parade will begin promptly "I am deeply honored to lead this returned to the Monticello News at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, year's Veteran's Day Parade," he says. office, any Legion member or mailed Veteran's Day. Be sure to select your "It's a privilege to actively serve this to: The American Legion, Otto parade-watching spot ahead of time! community and to be a veteran of the United States of America." Pittman is a retired Air Force NO TICE OF CERTIIFICATION OF Veteran of World War II. He entered 2019 TAX RROLL military service on July 5, 1945. This parade is open to all who P ursuant to Section 1993.122(2), Florida

wish to honor those who served or S tatutes (2019), notice is hereby given are serving in the military as well as t o all taxpayers and owwners of both real those who have supported our and personal propertty that the 2019 military personnel by their actions at J efferson County Tax Rolls have been

home. extended to show the tax attributable to Everyone is invited to participate all taxable property and that said tax in the parade and show their support rol ls were certified forr collection to the George Pittman for local veterans on Veteran's Day. All veterans of the United States Tax Collectoor on the th military have sacrificed a part of their 11 day of Octoober, 2019. Debbie Snapp lives for your freedom. Many have ECB Publishing, Inc. Signed and Dated, given the ultimate sacrifice with their

American Legion Otto Walker lives. Plan to participate in this year's Post 49 will host its annual Veteran's parade and honor veterans AngelaC.a C. Graay, CFA Day Breakfast and Parade on everywhere.

Monday, Nov. 11, beginning at 8 a.m. A registration table will be set up Jefferson County Property Appraiser for breakfast and 11 a.m. for the in the Capital City Bank parking lot parade. at 10 a.m. on Monday morning.

The breakfast of sausage gravy, Parade entrants will still be able to Ifyf you recorded a deede oror other ownership changeae after eggs, biscuits and all the other pick up and complete the appropriate Sepe tember 3, 2019, contact the Tax Collector or prevvious fixings will be prepared and served forms on the day of the parade, owner to get a copy of the Tax Bill. 8 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 • MONTICELLO NEWS MONTICELLO NEWS • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 • 9 Prepare your deck for winter Homeowners often take steps to winterize the interior of their homes in the weeks before winter’s arrival, but such efforts should extend to the outside of a home as well.

Article Courtesy of Metro Editorial winter arrives, especially for homeowners who plan to use their decks in winter. Fixing such Decks make for great gathering places when issues in winter and even into spring may be the weather permits. Decks are where many difficult thanks to harsh conditions, so make good people spend their free time and eat their meals use of the relatively calm autumn weather to fix come spring and summer, when the temperatures any issues on the deck. climb and the sun sets well into the evening. But • Clear the deck of potted plants. Even as summer turns to fall, homeowners must take homeowners who intend to use their decks in measures to protect their decks from potentially winter should remove potted plants from the deck harsh winter weather. in the fall. Moisture can get trapped between deck • Inspect the deck for problems. Decks tend boards and plastic, wood or ceramic containers in to be used more often in summer than any other cold weather, and that can contribute to mildew, time of year. That makes fall and early winter an discoloration or decay. ideal time to inspect for wear and tear and any • Store unnecessary furniture. Homeowners additional issues that may have cropped up who like to sit on their decks in winter will no throughout the summer. doubt want to leave some furniture out over the Damaged boards and loose winter. But those with lots of furniture for handrails should be entertaining guests can likely move the majority fixed before of that furniture into a garage or shed for the winter. Doing so will prevent the potential formation of blemishes on the deck that can result from inconsistent weathering. • Remove ice, but do so carefully. Prolonged contact with snow and ice can damage a GUIDE deck. If a shovel or scraper must be used, push ice away with the grain of the planks to reduce the risk of damaging the deck. Homeowners who take steps to protect their decks throughout the winter months can ensure these popular areas are ready once entertaining season returns in the spring.

Snow in Florida: There were reports of snow in various parts of the panhandle six times during the last 10 years. Most notable was the ice and Build snow in January of 2014 that shut down a number your of bridges and roads. customer base! Put your business on the Home Improvement Guide to get discounted rates on advertising. Call (850) 997-3568 and ask for Justice! 10 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 • MONTICELLO NEWS Community News The great scarecrow takeover over 40 scarecrows fill downtown Monticello

Ashley Hunter The scarecrows of Monticello Scotsman, each scarecrow ECB Publishing, Inc. have once more been a popular was entirely attraction for visitors and unique, You find them hanging out in front of local residents. creative and businesses, decorating the roadside and standing For those who may have intriguing. guard near the Monticello Police Department – each spotted some of the cleverly The judging with its own different, unique look. designed scarecrows around for the scarecrow town but not known what contest has the scarecrows were doing ended, and (aside from, of course, MainStreet bringing a bit of humor to Monticello's the town), the scarecrows are judging panel part of an annual tradition will announce hosted by MainStreet the scarecrow-winner Monticello. tomorrow night, during The scarecrows made the downtown event, their appearance in Ghoul's Night Out, Monticello towards on Thursday, Oct. the end of September, 24. and will continue to In addition ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo remain until after to announcing By Ashley Hunter, October 18, 2019 Halloween. the winning The Monticello-Jefferson ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo For the scarecrow, County Chamber of By Ashley Hunter, October 18, 2019 Commerce's scarecrow looks second year in Ghoul's Night like he just returned from Officer Straw and his boney a row, Out will K-9 companion stand guard at guarding the county's the Monticello Police MainStreet include watermelon fields! Department, where they keep Monticello has shopping deals the city safe from all hooligans hosted their from downtown merchants, refreshments, a and goblins. autumn “Ghouls Only” dance party and music from DJ Tom scarecrow contest that allow on Dogwood Street. businesses, residents and For more information about Millennials May Need to local groups to design, Ghoul's Night Out, contact create and display scarecrows MainStreet Monticello at (850) Boost Life Insurance around the town. 597-1107. If you’re a Millennial – born between 1981 and 1996 Once all the posed and – you’re either in the very early or relatively early stages decorated scarecrows have of your career, and as the old song goes, you’ve got a lot been placed in their of living to do. Still, it’s not too soon to think about a financial issue you may have overlooked: the need for life designated spots, a panel insurance. of judges walk the Regarding this topic, Millennials need to ask three town and vote on key questions: When should I purchase insurance? The answer to the best-dressed this question depends somewhat on your stage of straw men and Millennial-ism. If you’re a young Millennial, perhaps just women. out of college, single, and living in an apartment, your This year, need for life insurance may not be that great. After all, you may well have other, more pressing financial needs, such over 40 as paying off your student loans. But if you’re an older scarecrows Millennial, and you’ve got a mortgage, a spouse and – were especially – children, then you unquestionably need insurance, because you’ve got a lot to protect. submitted How much do I need? Millennials who own life for the insurance have, on average, $100,000 in coverage, contest, according to New York Life’s 2018 Life Insurance Gap meaning Survey. But that same survey found that Millennials themselves reported they need coverage worth about almost $450,000, leaving an insurance deficit of approximately ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, everywhere $350,000. That’s a pretty big gap, but of course, these October 18, 2019 you looked ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, figures are averages and may not apply to your situation. September 27, 2019 Riding atop her bright red in Still, you should know how much insurance you require. bicycle is the colorful scarecrow The Monticello News' newest reporter, Clark You might have heard that you need life insurance worth created by the Jefferson downtown Kent, looks an awfully lot like a certain about seven or eight times your annual salary. And while Arts Gallery. Monticello, superhero... this isn’t a terrible estimate, it doesn’t apply to everyone, because everyone’s situation is different. A financial you'd be professional can look at various factors – your age, your sure to spot a snazzy, funny marital status, number of children, size of mortgage, etc. – or spooky scarecrow. to help you arrive at an appropriate level of coverage. From bank robbers Keep in mind, also, that your employer may offer life insurance as an employee benefit. However, it might be to superheroes, law insufficient for your needs, especially if you have a family, enforcement and it will probably end if you leave your job. officers to What type of life insurance should I get? Many people initially find life insurance to be confusing, but there are princesses, basically two types: term and permanent. As its name ghostly suggests, term insurance covers a given time period, such brides, chefs, as 10 or 15 years, and provides only a death benefit. It’s farmers, and generally quite affordable, especially when you’re young and healthy. Permanent insurance, on the other hand, offers even a a death benefit and a savings component that allows you to bagpipe- build cash value. Consequently, the premiums are higher playing than those of term insurance. Again, a financial professional can help you determine which type of insurance is most appropriate for your needs. Thus far, we’ve only been talking about life insurance. But you may also need other types of protection, such as disability insurance, which can replace part of your income should you become ill or incapacitated. And you may eventually want to explore long-term care insurance, which can help cover you for the enormous costs of an extended nursing home stay. You should at least consider all forms of insurance as part of your overall financial strategy. The future is s ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, unknowable – and as a Millennial, you’ve got plenty of October 18, 2019 future ahead of you. All dolled up in pink is the scarecrow This article was written by Edward Jones for use by designed by the Jefferson Senior Citizens your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Center. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo s By Ashley Hunter, October 18, 2019 The elegant and beautiful scarecrow, designed by the ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, Office of the Property s October 18, 2019 Appraiser, adorns the lawn of This fashionable scarecrow-lady was the old Jefferson High School designed and placed in front of Soulshine campus. Vintage Boutique. MONTICELLO NEWS • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 • 11 Sports

Warriors knock the wind out from under the Eagles ACA team recognizes former athletes at half-time

s Photo Courtesy of ACA/Madison Peddie In addition to the game itself, the Friday, Oct. 18 game served as a recognition ceremony for previous ACA Warriors. At half-time, the school hosted a 50th year recognition of former Warriors athletes who had cheered and played on the school's first football team and cheerleading squad. Pictured, from left to right, are: Gabe Gamalero and Donna Alderman Driggers (standing in the place of Milton Driggers, who recently passed away and was a former Warrior athlete), Morris Miller, David Ward, Al Cooksey (former coach), Bert Teasley, Blayne Newsome, Wayne Newsome, Marty Bishop, Marsha Jackson Plaines and Bobby Plaines.

Rick Patrick special recognition ceremony during ECB Publishing, Inc. half-time for former athletes. From the halls and fields of Aucilla Photo Courtesy ACA/Madison Peddie The Aucilla Christian Academy Christian Academy, generations of The Aucilla Christian Academy Warriors line up against the visiting Eagles of Joshua Christian Academy on Friday, Oct. 18. The Warriors had (ACA) Warriors had no trouble alumni have gone on to hold elected no trouble snaring and capturing the Eagles, resulting in a 41-6 win for the dispatching the Eagles of Joshua seats, feed America through farming, Warriors. Christian Academy, from Jacksonville, own businesses and contribute to during the home game on Friday, Oct. society. 18. With a final 41-6 victory, the Some of those alumni were Warriors improved their record to 8-0 recognized at the Friday, Oct. 18 half- for the season. time when the school hosted a special Leading the Warriors' 239 total ceremony in honor of their 50 years of yards on the ground was Brandon education, ministry and sports. Hannon with 100 yards rushing on 23 Several former athletes and carries and three touchdowns. Jared cheerleaders who had played and Grant had 89 yards on 18 totes of the cheered on ACA's first football team ball and one touchdown. Jace Grant and cheerleader squad were welcomed had one run, a 37-yard touchdown run onto the field. And during a pre-game for the Warriors. Brady Browning went ceremony, the individuals were 11-for-14 with 138 yards through the recognized as honorary captains for the air. night. Brandon Hannon was named the Next up for the Warriors will be a Photo Courtesy ACA/Madison Peddie Despite the rainy weather that beat off the outer edges of Tropical Storm Offensive Player of the Week for the home game against the St. Johns Nestor on Friday, Oct. Warriors. Will Sullivan was named the Country Day School Spartans, on 18, the ACA Warriors Defensive Player of the week for his Friday, Oct. 25. The Spartans have a faced off and won a six tackles. The Warrior of the Week record of 3-3 and are coming off a home game against was Brady Browning. narrow, 38-36 victory over the Generals the Eagles of Jack- In addition to the rainy-weather of Georgia Christian School, from sonville's Joshua game, the ACA Warriors hosted a Valdosta. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. Christian Academy. 12 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 • MONTICELLO NEWS Faith & Family

MONTICELLO Calvary Baptist Church From the Pulpit...

285 Magnolia St. • Monticello • 997-2165 cbcflorida.org Lessons learned Dr. David E. Walker, Pastor Sunday School ...... 9:45 AM Sunday Morning Worship ...... 11:00 AM Walking on the beach, Taylor on you isn’t necessarily your enemy, and everyone who Sunday Evening ...... 6:00 PM came across an exhausted and all pulls you out of a crappy situation isn’t necessarily your Wednesday Evening ...... 7:00 PM but baked sea turtle who had friend. mistakenly headed toward the Let's face it; friends make life a lot more fun. I Central Baptist Church sand dunes instead of the sea can’t even imagine where I would be today were it not after digging a nest and laying for some close friends who have given me a heart full 625 Tindell Rd. • Aucilla • 997-2081 her eggs. After pouring water on of joy. We were made to be in relationships, and P.O. Box 163 • Monticello the turtle, Taylor fetched a park relationships are important, but they aren’t always easy. Pastor Daryl Adams Rev. John Hicks ranger who went to the spot in his We live in a wonderful world, but sometimes things (850) 251-0129 Sunday School...... 9:45 AM jeep, flipped the turtle over on her back, wrapped tire happen. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if people are helping Sunday Worship Service...... 11:00 AM chains around her front legs, and took off, dragging the or hurting us when our world is turned upside down, Worship Service...... 6:00 PM turtle over the dunes and down onto the beach. At the and it’s true that everyone who pulls us out of a difficult Wednesday ocean’s edge, he unhooked her and turned her right side situation isn’t always doing the best thing for us. Choir Practice...... 6:00 PM Fellowship Meal...... 6:45 PM up again. The reality is we can’t change our past and we Prayer Meeting/Bible Study...... 7:10 PM The poor turtle lay motionless in the surf as the can’t change that people act a certain way and we can’t water lapped at her body. As a large wave broke over change the unavoidable. What we can control and shape Central Church of Christ her, she lifted her head slightly, moving her back legs however, is our attitude in which we face what happens. until one of the waves made her light enough to find a There’s an element of truth in Charles Swindoll’s US 19 South at Cooper’s Pond Road foothold and push off back into the safety of the water. statement, “Life is 10 percent what happens to you and (850) 997-1166 Watching her swim slowly away and remembering 90 percent how you react to it.” Our perspective on Minister Steve Cordle her nightmare ride through the dunes, Taylor noted that what happens to us will determine how successful we Sunday Bible School...... 10:00 AM it’s sometimes hard to tell whether you’re being harmed Worship Hour...... 11:00 AM are in handling them. Wednesday or helped by the hands that turn your world upside What we can do is observe, learn, and pass on to Bible Study ...... 7:00 PM down. others what we have learned through the school of life. It reminds me of a story about a little bird who Five of my favorites include: 1) Make peace with your Christ Episcopal Church didn’t fly south soon enough for the winter. It wound up past so it won't screw up the present. 2) Life is too short on the ground, slowly freezing to death. When things to waste time hating anyone. 3) Forgive everyone 425 N. Cherry St. • Monticello • 997-4116 looked really dim, a cow happened by and dropped a everything. 4) Time heals almost everything. Give time ChristChurchMonticello.com big warm cow pie on the little bird. The warmth of the time. 5) God loves you because of who God is, not Email: [email protected] cow pie revived the little bird, who felt so good he because of anything you did or didn't do. Father Steve Passah Communicating the Good News stuck his head out and began to sing. A fox coming by “Blessed is the person who finds wisdom, the one of Jesus Christ since 1840 heard the singing and snatched the little bird up and who gains understanding, for the reward is more Adult and Children Sunday School...... 9:00 AM swallowed him. profitable than silver and yields better returns than Holy Eucharist...... 10:00 AM The moral of the story is that everyone who dumps gold.” (Proverbs 3:13-14) Nursery provided for children under 5 Church of the Nazarene

US 19 N 1590 N. Jefferson St. (US 19) Second Harvest food giveaway at (850) 997-3906 [email protected] Shawn and Bethany Grosvenor, Pastors Victorious Church this Saturday Sunday School...... 9:45 AM Morning Worship...... 10:45 AM Debbie Snapp This partnership will bring fresh meats, fruit, Student Life Group...... 4:30 PM Tuesday Evening ECB Publishing, Inc. vegetables and non-perishable items to the Mens & Ladies Bible Study...... 6:00 PM community once a month. The food distribution is Saturday Truth Gatherers Victorious Church Pastor Joe free and open to everyone. The first food and Spanish Church Services...... 7:30 PM Davis has a vision for his church congregation: to clothing event has been rescheduled for this be a family center that reaches out to the Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Elizabeth Baptist Church surrounding communities by sharing the love of On Sunday, Oct. 27, the church congregation God through acts and deeds and building from will host a Faith and Fun Day on the church 4124 Bassett Dairy Rd. • Monticello • 997-8444 there. grounds, beginning at 1 p.m. This festival and picnic Email: [email protected] Part of that vision includes seeing the church is open to the community. All are welcome and ebcmonticello.com become more involved in the community by invited to attend. There will be cakewalks, bounce

Sunday Bible Study...... 9:45 AM partnering with area clubs, groups and houses, food, and lots of fun for all who attend. Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 AM organizations, as well as through involvement in For more information about these events, as Choir Practice...... 5:00 PM local events and meetings. well as the church's service times, contact Evening Worship Service...... 6:00 PM Pastor Davis' dream is taking the first step at Victorious Church at (850) 997-2944, Pastor Davis Wednesday becoming a reality through a newly announced at (850) 212-3890, email at Bible Study/Prayer Meeting...... 6:00 PM RA’s/GA’s/Mission Friends/Youth partnership between the Victorious Church family [email protected] or log onto and Second Harvest of the Big Bend. Facebook and connect at TruthGatherersVictorious. First Baptist Church of Monticello

325 W. Washington St. MONTICELLO MONTICELLO Monticello (850) 997-2349 • fbcmonticello.org Pastor Sean Vickers Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church New Hope Church of God Worship – Grow – Serve - Share 690 Cypress St., Monticello • (850) 997-4375 Sunday 415 E. Palmer Mill Rd. • Monticello • 997-1119 “Still standing on the promises of God” Sunday Morning Bible Study...... 9:30 AM newhopecog.net “The Sunday Place To Be” Dr. Melvin Roberts, Pastor Worship...... 10:45 AM Pastor Dr. E. Bob Kuschel Sunday Church School...... 10:00 A.M. Children’s Church (K5 - Second Grade) Sunday School...... 10:00 AM Sunday Praise & Worship...... 11:15 A.M. Sunday Evening Bible Study...... 6:00 PM Worship Service...... 11:00 AM 2nd Sunday...... Youth Praise & Worship Wednesday Wed. Bible Study...... 7:00 PM Family Meal...... 5:00 PM 3rd Sunday...... Holy Communion Children’s Ministry...... 6:00 PM 4th Sunday...... Individual Outreach Ministry Youth Ministry...... 6:00 PM Wednesday Olive Baptist Church Adult Prayer and Bible Study...... 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 P.M. Choir Practice...... 7:00 PM Bible Study...... 7:00 P.M. 7369 Boston Hwy. Monticello Restored Glory Christian Center (850) 997-1596 First Corinthian Church Pastor David During 1287 S. Jefferson St. • 997-RGCC (7422) Sunday Bible Study...... 10:00 AM 955 Lemon St./ P.O. Box 1112, Monticello, restoredglory.org Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM (850) 545-2039 Pastor Eddie and Elder Veronica Yon Sunday Evening...... 6:00 PM [email protected] Monday Womens Fitness & Fellowship...6:00 PM Wednesday Bible & Prayer Meeting...... 7:00 PM Pastor John Jones Sunday Church Service...... 10:00 AM Sabbath Morning Worship...... 11:00 AM Tuesday Night Taebo...... 6:00 PM St. Rilla Missionary Baptist Church Wednesday/Friday Bible Study...... 6:30 PM Thursday Church Service...... 7:00 PM Pastor’s Office by Appointment First United Methodist Church 13 Barrington Rd., Monticello Sardis United Methodist Church (850) 997-8747 Rev. James Mack, Pastor 325 W. Walnut St., Monticello • 997-5545 4543 Waukeenah Hwy. • (850) 264-0802 Sunday School...... 9:45 AM Rev. Jonathan Brewster sardismumc.org Morning Worship (1st and 3rd Sundays)...11:00 AM monticelloFUMC.org Pastor Steve Lenzo Thursday before Morning Worship Sunday [email protected] Bible Study/Prayer Meeting...... 7:30 PM Praise & Worship...... 8:30 AM Sunday Worship Service ...... 9:30 AM Sunday School...... 9:30 AM Sunday School To Follow Traditional Worship...... 11:00 AM Tuesday Bible Study...... 6:30 PM St. Phillip A.M.E. Church Youth - Merge Students...... 6:00 PM

Memorial M.B. Church Hwy. 27 South (1 mile south of Hwy 59) First Presbyterian Church Monticello • (850) 997-4226 780 Second St. • Monticello • 997-4947 Rev. J. W. Tisdale 290 E. Dogwood St., Monticello • 997-2252 Moderator J.B. Duval, Pastor Sunday Morning...... 9:30 AM R.C. Griffin, III, Pastor Sunday Church School...... 9:30 AM Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM Sunday School...... 10:00 AM Sunday Worship (2nd, 3rd, 4th Sundays)....11:00 AM Tuesday Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM Youth Worship (2nd Sunday)...... 11:00 AM Basic English Class by Gloria Norton...... 7:00 PM Adult Bible Study, Wednesday...... 6:30-7:30 PM Wednesdays Wednesday Men’s Breakfast, 2nd Saturday...... 8:00 AM Prayer Meeting/Bible Study...... 7:00 PM Prayer & Bible Study...... 7:00 PM MONTICELLO NEWS • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 • 13 Faith & Family

Debbie Snapp in Tampa at the church where ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Church of Christ Peeler's father had preached. Today, the couple has two children: Pastor Nathan N. Peeler is the Matthias, who will be two in minister at the Monticello Church of December, and Malachi, who was Christ, located at 475 S. Jefferson St. Pastor born this year in August. His congregation is small, but Peeler enjoys reading and with their strong values, committed spending time with his family. He's church family and love for Christ, Nathan Peeler not involved with any local groups the church looks forward to a or clubs yet, as his young family is prosperous future. Together they are somewhat new to the area, but they looking to grow and welcome are both looking for ways to become anyone who is looking to grow engaged in the community and get to closer to God with them. know their neighbors better. Pastor Peeler is the son of a Monticello Church of Christ preacher, so he has been around the Sunday Bible Classes are held at ministry of God's Word his whole atmosphere of the small town. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship life. As a youngster, Peeler says that Pastor Peeler has worked other service is held at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday he wasn't sure about his continued jobs outside the ministry, including evening worship service is held at 5 involvement in the ministry, because as a laborer for the Water p.m. and Wednesday evening Bible he felt that some preachers and their Department in Tennessee and as a study is held at 7:30 p.m. families weren't treated fairly. history teacher in a But, God continued to give him small private school. opportunities that he couldn't turn But, working in LLOYD from, and he had a desire to teach ministry is his heart. people about how amazing God is. Pastor Peeler has Transforming Life Church Assembly of God So, when the chance to take on the an Associate of Arts 1206 Springfield Rd., Lloyd Parkway Church of Christ in degree from Florida (850) 997-TLC7 [8527] Tennessee was offered, he took it. College, a Bachelor of Pastors Tim and Beverly Buchholtz Pastor Peeler would then go on Arts degree in History TransformingLifeChurch.com Sunday to lead several churches before his and a minor in Sunday School...... 9:30 AM move to Monticello. He received his Pastor Nathan N. Peeler Religion from Saint Celebration Service & Children’s Church...... 10:30 AM informal ministerial training at the Leo University and a Evening Prayer...... 6:00 PM but he calls Tennessee his home. Cork Church of Christ in 2009. Then After several years of his ministry, Masters of Arts degree Monday - 7 PM Living Free Small Groups he was a pastor at the Parkway Pastor Peeler chose to move to Perry, in Bible and Theology Church of Christ from 2010 to 2016 Fla. from Lincoln Christian Wednesday - 7 PM Adult Bible Study • TLC Youth Group • TLC Kid’s Club and the Spring Warrior Church of He'd met people and developed University. Christ from 2016 to 2019. friendships with several people who Pastor Nathan Pastor Peeler moved around had relocated to Perry, and during Peeler married his First Baptist Church of Lloyd quite a bit as a youngster because of visits with them, he found that he wife, Hayley, on May his father's profession as a preacher, 23, 2015. The two met 124 St. Louis St., Lloyd • (850) 997-5309 loved the community and Pastor Jered Day fbclloyd.net • [email protected] Sunday Sunday School...... 9:15 AM Elizabeth Baptist Church Praise & Worship...... 10:30 AM KidzQuest...... 5:30 PM Youth Group...... 6:00 PM celebrates 188 years of Evening Praise & Worship...... 6:00 PM Wednesday Family Supper...... 5:30 PM service and worship during Children’s Music, Missions and More...... 6:30 PM Youth Group...... 6:30 PM Worship on Wednesday...... 6:30 PM homecoming celebration College and Career...... 8:00 PM Other Crafty Ladies Thursday...... 9:30 AM

TALLAHASSEE Capital Heights Baptist Church 7150 Apalachee Pkwy., Tallahassee chbaptistchurch.org Pastor Derrick Burrus (850) 345-0425 Sunday School...... 10:00 AM Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM Children’s Chapel...... 11:00 AM Sunday Evening...... 6:00 PM Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 PM Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Classes for Students Indian Springs Baptist Church

5593 Veterans Memorial Dr. (Hwy 59) Tallahassee • (850) 893-5296 indianspringsbaptistchurch.com [email protected] Rev. Greg Roberts Sunday School...... 9:45 AM Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM Wednesday Fellowship Meal...... 6:15 PM Prayer Meeting...... 7:00 PM ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, Children/Youth Programs...... 7:00 PM October 13, 2019 ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, WACISSA Rev. Gary Townsend, a Regional Catalyst for October 13, 2019 the Florida Baptist Convention and Southern Mandy Self sang a beautiful song for the Baptist Convention, was the guest preacher for Offertory Hymn during the Elizabeth Baptist Wacissa United Methodist Church this 188th Anniversary Celebration of Elizabeth Church Homecoming Celebration and Service on 14492 Waukeenah Hwy., Wacissa Baptist Church. Sunday, Oct. 13. P.O. Box 411 • (850) 997-2179 • wacissaumc.org Pastor Steve Lenzo Debbie Snapp Rev. Townsend also read from the Book of Mark, [email protected] ECB Publishing, Inc. Chapter 5, verses 25-34 and noted that “Sometimes Sunday School...... 9:45 AM there's a backstory to the story.” He concluded with, Sunday Morning...... 10:55 AM Elizabeth Baptist Church (EBC) held its annual “Faith works when we work faith. We exist to Wednesday Dinner & Prayer Meeting...... 5:45 PM Homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 13, with nearly 200 advance.” Youth Group...... 6:15 PM family, friends and church members attending the Linda Demott led the choir and congregational Choir Practice...... 7:00 PM service and the following dinner on the grounds. worship, along with Louisa Saylor, who led the youth WAUKEENAH Rev. Gary Townsend, a Regional Catalyst for the choir. Mandy Self was welcomed to sing an Offertory Florida Baptist Convention and Southern Baptist Hymn for this particular Sunday morning worship Waukeenah United Methodist Convention, was the guest preacher for this 188th service. Anniversary Celebration. He is also of the seventh The theme for this year's Homecoming was: 81 Methodist Church Rd., Waukeenah generation born into the churches that formed the Youth Groups of EBC. The theme was defined during (850) 997-2171 • waukeenah-umc.org Pastor Tim Luther Southern Baptist Convention. He attended with his a special spotlight, which looked back at past youth Sunday wife, Susan. groups and also took a look at the present and future Sunday School...... 10:00 AM The message that Rev. Townsend provided during of the youth group at EBC and the church's youth Worship Service...... 11:00 AM the Homecoming was about missionary programs, outreach ministry, The Loft. Youth Group...... 5:00 PM during which he mentioned that based on their The church extended a warm thank you to all who Wednesday Youth Group...... 6:00 PM membership size, Elizabeth Baptist Church is the were in attendance and made this day very special for Choir Practice...... 7:00 PM number one church family for missionary support. all. waukeenahcemetery.com 14 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 • MONTICELLO NEWS Classifi eds LEGAL NOTICES ORDINANCE NOTICE

The City Council of the City of Monticello proposes to adopt the following ordinances: Deadline: Monday, 3 PM ORDINANCE NO. 2019-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 90, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MONTICLLO, FLORIDA TO REFLECT A MODIFICATION IN WATER SYSTEM SERVICE RATES; PROVIDING FOR SEV- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR RENT ERABILITY; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE PROPERTY MANAGER CDL drivers needed, Class B. 2 BR /2 BA Mobile Home at 4,000 square foot building for needed for Section 8 housing. Apply in person only at Scruggs rent - of which 1,050 square Monticello Meadows on ORDINANCE NO. 2019-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, Must have Section 8 or on-site Concrete Company, 186 SW South Jefferson St. Call (850) foot is climate controlled. FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 90, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2 OF THE CODE experience. Please send resume Commerce Dr., in Madison. 997-3890. 5/11,rtn,c Downtown Madison; Shelby OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MONTICLLO, FLORIDA TO REFLECT A to [email protected] 1/16,rtn,c Ave; across from the court- MODIFICATION IN SEWER SYSTEM SERVICE RATES; PROVIDING FOR SEV- PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES. house and post office. Call ERABILITY; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; 915 sq ft Commercial Office AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 4/5,rtn PERSONAL DRIVER Emerald at (850) 997-3568 Building; downtown Madison; NEEDED. Responsibilities in- 7/3,rtn,nc ORDINANCE NO. 2019-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEFINITION Seeking full time heavy equip- Shelby Ave; across from the OF THE INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT INDUSTRY LIMITED USE DISTRICT FOR THE ment operator preferably with clude: Provide transportation in courthouse and post office. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 705 SOUTH WATER STREET, COMPRISING 2.50 a background in forestry and a timely fashion according to es- Call Emerald at (850) 997- ACRES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, agriculture. CDL desired but not tablished policies and proce- 3568 11/23,rtn,nc FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE AN INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. required. Call (850) 545-5299 dures and assure that a successful transportation pro- for details. 10/2,rtn The entire text of the ordinances may be inspected at City Hall, 245 S. Mulberry Street, gram is maintained at all time. Monticello, Florida between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Housekeeper needed for 2 May be required to assist in ac- Friday. Public hearings on the ordinances will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 houses in Jefferson Co. Florida tivities program when needed or at 7:00 p.m. at Monticello City Hall. Interested persons may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. 10/16,23 Northwest of Greenville. Need as directed by supervisor. Posi- service every other week. Addi- tion requires proficient interper- tional time needed occasionally. sonal and communication skills. SERVICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Please text (904) 517-9552 if in- Contact [email protected] IN AND FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

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Bake at 350 F for 19 minutes. THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN WARRANTY DEED, Remove cakes from oven. DATED DECEMBER 16, 1981, FILED FOR RECORD OR BOOK 110, PAGE 726, JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA DEED RECORDS. Place 3 marshmallows on top of each baby cake; place 1 chocolate kiss in center of marshmallows. Bake TOGETHER WITH A 2005 MERT DW MOBILE HOME TOGETHER WITH A 2005 MERT DW MOBILE HOME SERIAL NUMBERS an additional 1 minute. FLHML3F173728637A AND FLHML3F173728637B. Gently swirl melted chocolate kiss to “frost” each has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, cake and hold marshmallows in place. if any, to it on Plaintiff’s attorney, J. Marshall Conrad, whose address is Ausley Mc- Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from Mullen, Post Office Box 391, Tallahassee, Florida 32302, within 30 days after the date of first publication of this Notice of Action, and file the original with the Clerk pans. Cool completely on wire racks. of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. DATED on September 26, 2019.

KIRK B. REAMS JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK OF COURT

By: Sherry Sears Deputy Clerk

In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration, at the Leon County Courthouse, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 301 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida, telephone number (850) 577-4000, not later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding. If hearing im- paired (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service. 10/23,30 SUDOKU

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