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A young girl named Melba in the 1970s sat in front of her home's television set, staring up at the screen as game contestants from around the nation took their turn at winning big on CBS' The Price is Right show and the Littles girl dreamed of one day being up on that stage herself. In August of this year, that little girl – now grown-up – got her chance to step onto the glossy stage and have her turn at Photo Courtesy of The Price is Right the game show she'd Jefferson County native Melba Hawkins-Littles won big during an episode of The Price is Right, which was aired on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Coming watched for years. onto the popular game show's stage was more than just a chance to win big Growing up in Jefferson for her though – it was the conclusion of a lifelong dream that began when County's town of Lloyd, Melba she was a little girl. Hawkins-Littles said that much of her childhood was spent watching television and staying indoors - not playing outside, running around with her friends or exploring her native town. At the age of eight, Littles was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer, osteosarcoma. According to Littles, her illness was discovered when she was at school, playing on the playground. One of the first signs of childhood osteosarcoma is weakened bones, and while playing at school, Littles' leg ended up breaking, which resulted in a trip to the doctor. What her family believed was a simple trip to set a broken bone ended up being an event that, Littles said, rocked her childhood. "No one knew I was sick," she explained, so when the doctors announced that she was battling a rare form of cancer, it took her family by surprise. To combat the cancer attacking her young body, doctors had to amputate Littles' leg, leaving the young girl with a life-long disability. Due to her weakened bones, cancer treatments and the fact that she had to learn how to walk again, Melba Littles ended up spending the majority of her time indoors. "I didn't go outside much," she states. Spending her time indoors resulted in lots of time spent experiencing the world through her family's television set, including watching contestants on The Price is Right game show win prizes. "I Photo Courtesy of Melba Hawkins-Littles was kinda homebound, so the television set became...a sort of friend," adds Melba Hawkins-Littles, a former resident of Lloyd, and her husband Littles. Vince were celebrating her retirement when Melba was selected to come on See PRICE IS RIGHT page 3 stage and take a turn playing on The Price is Right earlier this year. County cuts ties Vet makes case for PTSD treatment with longtime Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc.

auditor One of the issues brought to the attention of the two legislators at the Lazaro Aleman recent Jefferson County legislative ECB Publishing, Inc. delegation hearing was one that concerns veterans and that its County officials' frustration with their auditor advocate said had local, state and reached the point of no return last week, when the national implications. Jefferson County Commission voted to sever its “We have a problem not just in longtime ties with the accounting firm of Carr, Jefferson County, but in Florida and Riggs and Ingram (CRI). all over the country,” Marine Major The board's decision followed a lengthy recital John L. Haynes, chairman emeritus by Clerk of Court Kirk Reams of alleged recent of the Florida Veterans Foundation and a decorated war hero, told ECB Publishing Photo by Laz Aleman, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 inactions by CRI relative to the latest audit, which Florida Senator Bill Montford and Senator Bill Montford, left, listens as Marine Major John was due several months ago. Representative Jason Shoaf on Haynes, a decorated veteran of three wars, tells him about Reams began by referencing a letter that he said Wednesday evening, Oct. 2. the benefits of HBOT treatments at a recent legislative See AUDITOR page 3 See TREATMENT page 3 hearing.

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Take a vacation already, will ya?

Last weekend, I took a be beneficial for kids, having time away from work While dedicating all our time, effort and vacation. can be incredibly valuable for adults too. (sometimes) soul to a job can definitely help us The last time I went on an Taking a vacation (whether to an out-of-town succeed professionally, there are times when we actual vacation away from destination or staying home to relax) can reduce need to lay aside our workload and skip out for home – not counting weekend stress and anxiety, prevent heart disease – especially even just a weekend in favor of simply spend time day-trips to the beach or in men, improve your personal and professional with our families, exploring a new city, having an attending a gala after work – productivity and can help you sleep better at night. adventure or simply just being human in a new was over a year ago. On a more innovative front, taking a vacation environment. Ashley Hunter In other words... I was encourages creativity once you are back at your There's more to life than the workload piled up Columnist long overdue for a trip. desk, gives you new life perspectives, prevents on your desk, and there is more to success than the With some of my family, I traveled up to Stone workload burnout, connects you with yourself and gratification you feel at your job. Mountain (northeast of Atlanta) for the annual is crucial in developing stronger relationships with So here it is to vacations and the people who Highland Games that has been held at the base of your family and friends. take them! the big mountainous rock for 47 years. My family is of Scottish heritage, and attending these games is an incredibly special part of maintaining our cultural heritage and meeting others who share the same "human story" as us. Throughout the weekend, we tromped through mud and lived under umbrellas (thanks to the rain Letters put off by Tropical Storm Nestor), camped at the to the Editor base of Stone Mountain, ate more haggis than we Letters to the Editor are typed word for word, comma for comma, probably should have, listen to bagpipers, wore our clan tartan and had an insurmountable level of fun. as sent to this newspaper. Please keep letter to 600 words or less. Always, whenever I come home from a trip, I inevitably end up thinking, "This was nice... why did it take me so long to just take a vacation?" And the truth is, I'm not alone. Veterans Day Parade on Veterans According to the United States Travel Association, 52 percent of American employees Day Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. finish their work year with unused vacation time. A report published by Travel Agent Central in The Veterans Day Parade on Veterans Day, support of our troops and our veterans. The June of this year says that only 42 percent of Monday, Nov. 11 is sponsored by the American Veterans Day Parade is on Veterans Day, Americans could "confidently answer" whether or Legion Post 49 in Monticello, the American Monday, Nov. 11, and will commence at 11 not they had taken a vacation during their last year Legion Post 234 in Monticello, the Veterans of a.m. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10 a.m. of employment – making this year's vacation Foreign Wars Post 251 in Monticello and in at the Otto M. Walker Post home, 1065 S. participation level the lowest since 2013. conjunction with the American Legion Post 131 Water St. I know for myself, several factors lend towards in Greenville. Post 49 Commander Ken Faircloth my habit of being a 'work-a-holic.' We sincerely appreciate the community's [email protected], (850) 509-2628 I don't like leaving things undone, I don't like the stress that can lead up to taking a vacation (the planning, saving, ticket buying, etc.), I don't like 2016 Trump election win! leaving work only to know that when I return, there will be a pile of to-do's left for my first day back Russia! Russia! Russia! from my trip. According to a 2014 survey of American Collusion! Collusion! Collusion! workers that was conducted by the GfK Public Affairs and Corporate Communications – my Kavanaugh! Kavanaugh! Kavanaugh! reasons for not taking time off are apparently similar to the reasons that a majority of Americans Impeach Kavanaugh or impeach Trump! use to opt-out of vacation time. It’s time for the House of Representatives to more of their earnings. This new increase in Some said they didn't take time off in fear of get serious about their constituent’s interests and their take home pay has allowed them to buy returning to a "mountain of work." Meanwhile, quit trying to reverse the 2016 Presidential more products or services. This new spending in others believed they couldn't take time off since "no election results. After 2 and a half years of the private sector increases demand on goods and one else" could do their job while they were away. Mueller’s ($30,000,000. + or -) investigation, service providers, allowing employers to hire Others were afraid to take off lest their absence they found nothing! Next, they came out with even more new private sector employees to keep not be missed and therefore end up being seen as the big “Impeach Kavanaugh” idea. Only one up with the new demand. This is a win/win replaceable, and on the opposite end, some didn't problem, their star witness couldn’t even situation for our thriving economy! plan a vacation to show greater dedication to their remember the so-called incident. Another fizzle Think about the Democratic debates going on job and employer. for Trump’s opposition! Now, they want to currently! Besides impeaching President Trump This refusal to take a break has been called a waste even more tax dollars trying to Impeach and raising taxes on job creators, how will any of President Trump, for what Joe Biden publicly their politically charged words or impending "work martyr complex" that stems from the flawed admitted to doing in the Ukraine and bragged actions lead to any new private sector job modern mindset that busyness is next to godliness. about it when he was the Vice President (quid pro creation. Ask any of these Presidential From the moment we enter school, we are quo). candidates for a coherent economic argument, taught to stay busy like a never-stopping steam train Imagine if the House democrats had worked how will raising taxes on successful business barreling towards our final destination; there are with the President Trump’s efforts to create owners encourage them to hire new private classes, sports, after-school activities, clubs and private sector jobs, tax cuts for millions of US sector employees? I will give you a hint, it is a mountains of homework. Every extracurricular taxpayers and to level the playing field for fair trick question! There is no coherent answer. activity must be backed by productiveness, and trade, with tough favorable negotiations on trade Raising Taxes has always slowed economic while there has been a recent push for childhood deals. Instead they have gone all in, with trying growth and led to private sector job losses! They play... there is still a chasm when it comes to to throw out the election results of 2016 or don’t discuss private sector job creation in their freeing up our time as adults. politically weaken President Trump, before the debates, because they have no idea how the 2020 election. The trouble is Trump has private sector works! New taxes, more free stuff, Once we are out of high school and college, our completed a large part of his 2016 campaign more government dependence and open borders schedules evolve into never-ending meetings, promises, already. There are over 6,000,000 new will not lead to positive economic growth! reports, phone calls, doctor's visits, family employees who are now working in the private Please think about how important your 2020 vote responsibilities, bringing our kids to all their sector, this represents approximately 15 million will be! New private sector taxpayers are way extracurricular activities, and it really never ends. newly financially supported people (if you better for our economic health, compared to Busyness has become the new creed – after all, estimate 2 and ½ people per family), this alone raising new taxes on private sector job creators! if you aren't working, functioning, going at a break- has had a huge impact on the economy. The new Trump seems to be guilty of keeping his neck pace non-stop, what are you even doing with tax cuts, which Trump pushed forward, allowed campaign promises. That should be voteworthy! your life? tens of millions of American workers to keep Steven Rissman (Monticello, FL) However, just as lighthearted play is known to

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past the audition interview. PRICE IS RIGHT Littles. "I am so thankful that God will grant us some from page 1 This time, Melba Littles' gut 'feeling' was right – of the desires of our heart." Even though she spent a lot of her time in her she was selected to be one of the nine game show Despite her excitement over being a winner on home, Littles graduated from Jefferson High School contestants during a taping on Tuesday, Aug. 13. her favorite game show, Littles now had a secret to as part of the Class of 1981. In 2004, Littles won a This moment was more than just a chance for keep. scholarship to Florida A&M University after writing Littles to win big – it was a dream come true, and the The episode was filmed in August, but would not an essay on her disabilities that caught the attention dream kept getting better. air until much later in the year, on Tuesday, Oct. 22. of the contest judges. Securing her first win, and guaranteeing she'd "I had to keep it all a secret. Nobody in my Melba Hawkins became Melba Hawkins-Littles move to the next stage of the game show, Littles won family knew," says Littles. "Nobody but my husband, when she married her husband, Vince Littles, and the a ping-pong table. and that's because he was there with me when I couple now has a son, Michael, who is currently "From there, I ended up winning a trip to South won." serving in the military, where he is stationed in Africa," Littles states, a hint of excitement still in her When the show aired earlier this week, Littles Hawaii. voice. was finally able to share the news with her family Littles also had a long and lustrous career with Littles was invited to spin the "Big Wheel" on and friends and celebrate the act of achieving her the state, working as a government analyst for the the show's stage. The clip of Melba Littles' win lifelong dream. State of Florida, where she was employed in multiple shows her excitedly mentioning her loved ones into From an eight-year-old girl in rural Lloyd state agencies throughout her long career. the microphone as the wheel slowly comes to a stop watching television to pass the time, to winning a Now, Littles is planning to settle down and enjoy – and lands on the $1,000 prize. As the audience round on her childhood's favorite game-show over 40 a slower pace of life once more as she retires on screams in excitement, Littles glanced back and saw years later, Littles has come far – and she still has Thursday, Oct. 31. Before retiring, Littles and her where her winning arrow had landed – resulting in plenty to keep looking towards in the future. husband chose to make a final retirement trip to tears, cries of excitement, and game show host Drew "I'm going to walk three-and-a-half miles," several different states in the country, including a Carey having to reassure Littles that this wasn't a explains Littles – although this won't be just any visit to Los Angeles, Calif., where Littles's favorite dream. walk. She'll be walking in Tampa next month to game show is filmed. All the same, it was a dream come true for the support and raise funds for the Sarcoma Foundation. "We've been out to California a few different Jefferson County native; before the end of the day, "I was young when I was diagnosed. It hasn't times to watch The Price is Right," says Littles, who Littles would leave the show with an additional trip stopped me, but there needs to be a cure," explains has remained a dedicated fan of the show throughout to Finland, an ATV and a mini-camper that she won Littles. To prepare for her walk, Littles is walking at her entire adult life. "But this time...it just felt during the game's showcase – the price of her total the local Tallahassee Cascades Park and working out different. I just had this feeling." winnings, at the end of the show, was $30,000. in the gym. To get placed on the show, Littles says she had to In The Price is Right episode clip, Littles covers During her cause-filled walk in Tampa, Littles undergo a contestant audition, which she had already her face with her hands while asking, "Am I will be taking each step with her prosthetic leg, done several times during past visits to the game dreaming? Is this real?" moving forward to give others a chance to achieve show's set. Previously, however, she'd never made it "It had been my dream, for so long," explains their dreams.

AUDITOR audit to show that his office had done authority to cut ties with CRI and Reams told the board that it could from page 1 everything in its power to ensure for move forward in emergency fashion to advertise for a new auditing firm next he had received on Tuesday, Oct. 1, the timely conduct of the audit, but hire another auditor and get the audit year. In the interim, he asked from the Joint Legislative Auditing CRI – despite numerous assurances to done as soon as possible. The JLAC, permission to hire a temporary auditor Committee (JLAC), whose the contrary – had failed to act. Reams said, had also informed him to do the audits for the last and current responsibilities include overseeing and The timeline of communications that Jefferson County wasn't the only fiscal years. Reams said he expected reviewing counties and municipalities' between Reams' office and CRI dated local government that CRI represented completion of the audit for Fiscal Year audits. By state statute, the JLAC can from March through October. Bottom and that had been late with the 2017-18 by Nov. 31, and completion hold said entities accountable if they line, Reams said, on May 29, CRI had submission of its audits. of the audit for FY 2018-19 by Jan. 30, fail to comply with their financial informed him that its Marianna office, “Other cities have also been late 2020. reporting requirements. which was supposed to handle this with their audits for two years in a The board approved the request In the letter, Reams said, the county's audit, had been closed and its row,” Reams said, citing as examples unanimously without discussion. committee took note that Jefferson workload shifted to the Tallahassee Quincy, Midway and Taylor County. The commission's unhappiness County had been late with the office. Additionally, he said, he was Reams informed the board that he with CRI started with the late submittal of its audit last year and was informed that several of the employees had since hired Chris Johnson, submission of the 2016/17 audit report again late this year. Audits for the in the Marianna office had been formerly of CRI, to help his office and only has increased in recent previous fiscal year are due to the state terminated. with the pre-audit analysis and months, as it became apparent that the by June 30 of the current fiscal year. Reams said that CRI had preparation of the books for the audit, 2017/18 audit also might be late. The fiscal year for the county runs subsequently informed him that the a necessary service that CRI had Commission Chairwoman Betsy Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. audit wouldn't be ready until January previously provided, before a change Barfield in particular had been Reams cited a series of emails and 2020. in the law forbid entities doing the pressing Reams of late to do his other communications between his In the meantime, Reams said, the audits from also doing the pre-audit upmost to ensure that the audit was office and CRI relative to the latest JLAC had given Jefferson County analyses. conducted timely this year.

of alternative therapies. The legislation expands the number of veterans with persistent PTSD symptoms

TREATMENT therapies available to eligible veterans to include resistant to standard options at selected sites in from page 1 accelerated resolution therapy, equine therapy, music California and Oklahoma. The problem, Haynes went on to say, was the therapy, service animal training therapy and In making the announcement the VA Center for rising number of suicides among U.S. veterans. hyperbaric oxygen therapy at registered facilities, Compassionate Innovation (CCI) asserted its “U.S. warriors have carried the burden of keeping making Florida the first state to offer multiple interests in exploring innovative approaches to the world free for a long time,” Haynes said. “Six treatments to veterans on such a scale. healthcare for vets. The CCI stated that it was thousand vets a year are being lost.” A reported 72,000 vets committed suicide in the facilitating the use of HBOT for a subset of veterans The solution, he said, was Hyperbaric Oxygen United States between 2005 and 2012, with a number who had noticed no decrease of symptoms after Therapy (HBOT), as opposed to the many pills that of the deaths attributable to PTSD and TBI, according receiving at least two evidenced-based treatments. were currently being dispensed to vets and keeping to the Veterans Administration (VA). “The CCI uses innovative approaches to treat their minds befogged. “And the only thing we've been doing for vets is conditions where traditional methods have been Haynes said he knew of what he spoke of, being putting them into drug-induced stupors where they unsuccessful,” the VA release stated. “The VA will a veteran of three wars and having personally feel useless,” Wright is quoted arguing in support of monitor the HBOT clinical demonstration project and undergone the HBOT treatments. his legislation. the HBOT research study to help inform the potential “HBOT works,” Haynes said, adding that since HBOT involves breathing pure oxygen in a for HBOT usage to treat a larger number of Veterans undergoing the treatments some three years ago he pressurized environment, which is said to increase with PTSD.” hadn't experienced the problems that had plagued him oxygen throughout the bloodstream, thus promoting Notwithstanding that the studies remain for years. healing and fighting infection. The medical literature inconclusive on the effectiveness of HBOT for PTSD “We know that HBOT works for post-traumatic states that the procedure has been commonly used to and TBI, however, Haynes, Wright and others are stress disorder (PTSD) and brain injuries,” Haynes treat carbon monoxide poisoning, divers’ sickness, convinced that it works. Hence, the push for the said, reiterating that the treatment would represent a enhanced healing of some wound problems, skin Florida pilot program and Haynes' call for its significant improvement over the current drug grafts, heat burns, crash injuries and other acute expansion. treatments. health-care issues that involve too little blood flow Born in Madison County in 1930, Haynes joined PTSD is described as a mental health condition reaching parts of the body. the Marine Corps in 1945 at the age of 15 and that is triggered by a terrifying event, whether This is because, per the literature, the body may participated with the 1st Marine Division when it experienced or witnessed. The PTSD symptoms may demand more oxygen than is available normally to accepted the surrender of the Japanese Army in include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as supply the cells with the necessary fuel to help them China. A decorated veteran, Haynes served 30 years well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. heal following certain types of injuries, such as for in the Marines during World War II, the Korean War, “What we need is money to treat the vets,” metabolism, cellular growth and repair. and Vietnam War. His military decorations include the Haynes said, pressing his point. “It would be a Understandably therefore, given that PTSD and Silver Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Navy and lifesaver.” TBI are believed to cause microscopic and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Cross of He urged Montford and Shoaf to join forces with macroscopic wounds to the brain's white matter, Gallantry. Senator Tom Wright, who with Representative Mel HBOT has also been explored as a therapy for these Following his active duty, he served as state Ponder cosponsored a bill in the last legislative conditions. commandant of the Maryland Marine Corps League. session that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law this Formal studies on the effectiveness of HBOT for He has also served as a service officer for the past June. the treatment of PTSD and TBI, however, reportedly Veterans Administration and the American Legion HB-501, also called the Alternative Treatment remain inconclusive so far, one reason why the VA and is chairman emeritus of Florida Veterans Options for Veterans bill, creates a $200,000 pilot considers such treatments “off label” use. Foundation, which he helped found in 2008. program for the treatment of post-traumatic stress and In November 2017, the VA announced that it In April, 2017, Gov. Rick Scott awarded Haynes traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in veterans via the use would offer HBOT as a treatment option for a small the Governor's Medal of Merit. 4 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] OR (850) 997-3568

October 23-25 Hickory Hill MB and Philadelphia MB will provide Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including pumpkin Saint Phillip AME Church, 08 Phillip Rd., will hold a food to those needing assistance monthly at 8 a.m. on painting, bounce houses, face painting, sand art and Fall Revival Wednesday through Friday at 7 p.m. each the fourth Saturday with distribution at the New Bethel trick-or-treating for the kids, vendor-shopping, live night with Guest Evangelist Rev. Keith Cloud, from AME Church, 6496 Ashville Hwy. Volunteers are also music and food trucks. The fair will be held at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville. needed on the Friday evening before at 6 p.m. to help Barrington Field, located at 252 Gamble Rd., in Church pastor is J.W. Tisdale, (850) 997-4226, (850) bag the food packages. Contact Nellie Randell at (850) Monticello. Parking and admission are free. 291-6938. 997-5605 or Jackie Harvey at (850) 997-8410 to October 26 October 25, 26 volunteer or for more information about this program. Explore Monticello's dark and haunted past with the USDA Commodities Food Program and Second Rev. Jimmie F. Dickey, New Bethel Church pastor. Saturday night ghostly walking tours through town. Harvest Food Bank together with the churches of New October 26 Storyteller Linda “Shuyler” Ford will weave through Bethel AME, Mt. Pleasant AME, Elizabeth MB, A Country Market and Craft Fair will be held on Monticello, with stops at several haunted sites along the way. Tours begin at the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber building, 420 Washington St., at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tours last 90 minutes. To purchase $15 Happy Birthday, Linda Demott tickets, contact the chamber at (850) 997-5552. October 27 Bethel AME Church, 410 York St., will hold its Family and Friends Day on Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. Bernard Hudson, pastor of the Arnett Chapel AME Church Quincy, will bring the Message. Guest Choir will be Family Matters, featuring Detroit Griffin from Tallahassee. Come enjoy a celebration of worship and fellowship. Chairperson Sandra Saunders. Church Pastor is Rev. Jeffrey T. Graham. Call (850) 997-6651, [email protected] for more information. October 27 Memorial Missionary Baptist Church Choir #1 will celebrate its 59th Anniversary on the fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kassalando Brooks and the Sweetfield Missionary Baptist Church family as guests. All are welcome to come and support the choir and enjoy the outpouring of the Holy Spirit through prayer and music. Rev. J.B. Duval, church pastor, (850) 997- ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, October 19, 2019 4947. The Purvis brothers performed live music at the 80th birthday party held for Linda Gramling Demott. Pictured, from left to right, are: Wendell, Mike and Frank Purvis as they play a favorite song for the birthday girl. Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Obituaries Lifelong Monticello resident and businesswomen Linda Gramling Demott celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 19, with a gathering where she was surrounded by her family, friends and Elizabeth Baptist Church family. More than 100 guests attended this afternoon event to reminisce about the past Elder John W. Isom and the many memories they shared with Linda. Elder John W. No gifts were allowed, as the party organizers asked well-wishers to enjoy the Isom, Sr., 80, of tables of delicious snacks and several birthday cakes. Monticello, Fla., Live music from one of the birthday girl's favorite groups of brothers: passed away on Wendell, Mike and Frank Purvis, played music throughout the event. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. All four of Linda's children were in attendance, including her son, Elder Isom Mark (Sara) and their two children; daughter, Lori (Clay Snellings) ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, and their three children; daughter, Kathy (David Jackson) and their attended Howard October 19, 2019 three children and son, Stephen Demott. Academy High School Linda Gramling Demott and was a retired th Linda is the bride of the late Herbert Demott. They were married on celebrated her 80 birthday during carpenter. a gathering of family and friends on June 7, 1959. She continues to live in the same house they moved into Saturday afternoon, Oct. 19. all those years ago. Cherishing the precious memories left behind him are his wife, Mary E. Isom; sons, Kenneth (Lynn) Washington, Ronnie, Roger (Lisa), Jeffrey and Reginald (Charlene) Isom; daughters, Clara, Dianne and Margaret Isom; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He also leaves his brothers, Woodrow (Lula), Larry, Harry and Herbert (Beryl) Isom; his sisters, Rudine and Alice Isom and Carol (Eric) Littlejohn; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and loving friends. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Saint Paul P.B. Church, with burial in Old Union Cemetery. A viewing-visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 25, also to be held at St. Paul. P.B. Church. Jerry (Buddy) R. Letchworth II Jerry (Buddy) R. Letchworth II passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 in Bismarck, N.D. He was 59 years old. Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda; his mother, Bonnie Strade (Robert); a son, Wendall Brinson (Jenny); a daughter, Angie Gibson (Michael); a sister, Cherie Letchworth Turner (Donald); a brother, Micah Letchworth; a nephew, Jarrod Turner, as well as many other nieces and nephews, five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Jerry Letchworth graduated from Greenville High School in 1978. He worked in construction and the rental business throughout Arkansas, Florida and North Dakota for many years. A memorial service will be held in North Dakota and then he will return home. God bless you, Buddy. We will sorely miss you. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 • 5 RECALL: Blue Bell ice cream

Ashley Hunter tool mixed into the half-gallon tub of Blue Bell The only variety of Blue Bell ice cream that is ECB Publishing, Inc. Butter Crunch ice cream. involved in this recall is the company's half-gallon Blue Bell states in their recall notice that the ice tubs of Butter Crunch ice cream. The weather may be cooling off... but it is still cream had been produced in late August in a The recalled ice cream tubs can be identified by warm enough for Floridians to enjoy a cold, sweet Sylacauga, Ala. plant. a code that can be located on the top of the treat. From the Alabama plant, the impacted lot of ice packaging lid: 082621222. But if your sweet treat of choice happens to be cream was shipped out to grocery stores in Florida, While all the stores that carried the recalled ice tubs of ice cream, you may want to check your Georgia and Alabama as well as Kentucky, cream tubs have been notified of the recall, Blue Bell brands and flavors before diving into the frozen Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, is concerned that some consumers may have already dessert. Tennessee and Virginia. purchased the recalled ice cream and currently have According to a press release issued by the Blue “The company investigation revealed the broken it in their freezers. Bell Ice Cream Company on Tuesday, Oct. 8, select tool was inadvertently incorporated into the Any consumer who have recently purchased lots of half-gallon tubs of the company's ice cream production process in a small amount of product. In Butter Crunch Blue Bell Ice Cream are advised to are being recalled after a consumer discovered a an abundance of caution, the company is recalling a return the tubs to the original place of purchase for a foreign object in a tub of ice cream. full day of production of this flavor from this full refund. A consumer got a little more than they paid for manufacturing facility,” wrote Blue Bell in their There have been no reports of injuries pertaining when they opened the lid and found parts of a plastic recall notice. to the foreign item found within the ice cream. RECALL: Johnson's talc baby powder

Ashley Hunter FDA, Johnson's & Johnson's has recalled a single lot Johnson's & Johnson's states that they have a ECB Publishing, Inc. of their baby powder that had been released into “rigorous testing standard in place to ensure its stores around the United States. The recalled bottles cosmetic talc is safe and years of testing.” For over 120 years, the name Johnson’s & of talc baby powder can be identified by their lot They also cite that previous testing done by the Johnson’s meant parents were purchasing the safest number: #22318RB. FDA had turned up no asbestos contamination in their skin care, bathing and diapering products for their The recall had been initiated after a test product, so they will continue to research the matter. infant. conducted by the FDA revealed that there were sub- “Thousands of tests over the past 40 years However, a company recall that was released by trace levels of chrysotile asbestos contamination that repeatedly confirm that our consumer talc products do the Johnson's & Johnson's company and then released were located in samples taken from various bottles of not contain asbestos. Our talc comes from ore sources on the Food and Drug Association (FDA)'s website baby powder. confirmed to meet our stringent specifications that on Friday, Oct. 18 shook the over-a-century faith that After being informed by the FDA that their exceed industry standards,” writes Johnson's & parents had placed in the 133-years-old product containing asbestos, Johnson's & Johnson's Johnson's. pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods initiated rigorous testing and an investigation into the During this period of recall, Johnson's & company. matter. Johnson's advises that any consumers who have “Johnson's has committed to putting the needs However, at this stage of the recall, Johnson's & recently purchased bottles of their talc baby powder and well-being of the people we serve first, that's Johnson's advises that they cannot confirm if the FDA should stop using the product. Those interested in why, out of an abundance of caution, we've initiated a test was a false positive, whether the sample was receiving a refund for the recalled Lot #22318RB of voluntary recall,” wrote Johnson's & Johnson's on taken from a bottle with an intact seal or whether the baby powder can do so by contacting the Johnson's & their infant-product website. sample was prepared in a controlled environment or Johnson's Consumer Care Center at According to the recall report released by the whether the tested product is authentic or counterfeit. johnsonsbaby.com or by calling 1 (866) 565-2229. RECALL: Great Value turkey and pork patties

Ashley Hunter May 7 and May 9. purchased the product before the recall could go into ECB Publishing, Inc. The following products are subject to recall: effect. • 24.92-oz. packages containing “Great Value Packages of the contaminated meat may be stored On Friday, Oct. 18, a Tennessee food packaging Fully Cooked Original Pork Sausage Patties” with a in consumer's fridges, and so consumers who have establishment that is responsible for the preparation use-by date of 10/16/19 and lot code 1091971894. recently purchased Great Value frozen pork or turkey and producing of Great Value meat products, • 24.92-oz. packages containing “Great Value sausage are asked to check their meat packages for the announced that they were recalling over 6,000 pounds Fully Cooked Original Breakfast Turkey Patties” with above listed lot codes, best-by dates and establishment of ready-to-eat pork sausage patties and turkey sausage a use-by date of 10/24/19 and lot code 1171971897. numbers. If your package matches the recalled meat's patties that was sold under the Great Value name. • 35.6-oz. packages containing “Family Size Great information, please return your product to the original According to the report published by the United Value Fully Cooked Original Pork Sausage Patties” place of purchase for a full refund. States Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Food with a use-by date of 11/03/19 and lot code According to the FSIS, consumption of food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the meat was 1271972894 or a secondary use-by date of 11/05/19 contaminated with Salmonella can cause suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella. and lot code 1291972894. salmonellosis, which is one of the most common The report states that the contamination was All three sets of recalled products subject will bear bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common discovered when George's Prepared Foods, a food an establishment number of “EST. M2206T or P- symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal preparation establishment located in Caryville, Tenn., 2260T”, which will be printed on the package. cramps, and a fever that begins within 12 to 72 hours notified the FSIS that they had accidentally shipped The recalled products were shipped to Walmart after eating the contaminated product. The illness out the contaminated product from their cold-storage retail locations around the United States, including usually lasts four to seven days. Most people recover facility. Florida. without treatment. In some persons, however, the As of the report's release date, there had been no The FSIS states that while retailers have been diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be reported illnesses caused by the contaminated meat. alerted to the product's recall and have removed the hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with The ready-to-eat pork and turkey sausage patty product from the shelves of their stores, they are weakened immune systems are more likely to develop items were produced this year on April 19, April 27, concerned that consumers might have already a severe illness. 6 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 Community News Wheels on display at Lions Club Car Show

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc.

The second annual Lions Club Car Show, hosted by the Jefferson County Lions Club, was quite the success with 68 entrants proudly showing off their hot rods, antiques and muscle cars to a crowd of hundreds who came to the event. The event was held at the Jefferson Square in Monticello on Saturday morning, Oct. 12. DJ Chase Dunn provided musical entertainment and the event's food was prepared by Finger Biting BBQ and owner Shurron Ford. 50/50 chance tickets were sold by the car length. Event sponsors for the car show included CarQuest of Monticello, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Summit Racing, Rob and Shanna Boutwell, Roy and June Campbell and the Lions Club members themselves. Trophy winners included Jerry and Beverly Sutphin, for their Lil' Pete Chassis-1996 Ford F-250 Engine-7.3 Diesel; Ronnie Reed, for his 1970 Dodge Super Bee; Danny Reele, for his 1966 Pontiac GTO; Wendy Mowrey, for her 1972 Chevy Pickup; Harland Drawdy, for his 1949 Buick Roadmaster; Thomas Reese, for his 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle; Jesse Smith, for his 1973 AMC ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, October 12, 2019 Gremlin; Bob Kimbrell, for his 1969 Chevy Camaro SS 396 and Sheriff Mac McNeill helped with the Lions Club Car Show by Ragan Harrison, for his 1959 Chevy Apache. calling the winners of trophies, doorprizes and the 50/50 ticket. Pictured, from left to right, are: McNeill, Lion Nancy Miller, Lion Bobby Thomas was the winner for the Most Miles Traveled Shanna Boutwell, Neil Brooks – winner of $118 (1952 Oldsmobile Award, with his entry of a 1956 Chevy 210. 88) and Jefferson County Lions Club President Gary Alberstadt.

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, October 12, 2019 ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, October 12, 2019 Sausage and hotdog sandwiches ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, October 12, 2019 for the Lions Club Car Show were Lion June Campbell entered her #3 Dale Winning the People's Choice/Best In Show Trophy prepared by Finger Biting BBQ owner Earnhardt 2002 Camaro into the Lions Club Car during the Lions Club Car Show were Jerry and Beverly Shurron Ford (left). Also pictured is Lion Show. Sutphin for their Lil' Pete, Chassis-1996 Ford F-250 Engine- Pam Beck (right). 7.3 Diesel. Jerry is pictured here with Lion Nancy Miller.

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, October 12, 2019 Tallahassee Street Rodders Club won the biggest trophy during the Lions Club Car Show for #1 Club Participation. Pictured, from left to right, ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, October 12, 2019 are: Jack Hanbury (1933 Dodge Coupe), Lion Nancy Miller, Tom Meehan (1969 Lincoln Mark III), Richard Widmann (1992 Chevy Con- Lion Nancy Miller was selling 50/50 chance tickets by the car length vertible Z28) and Bill Foster (1976 Nova). during the Lions Club Car Show. She's pictured here with Frank Noyes and his 1957 Chevy Bel Aire, totaling 99 tickets!

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, October 12, 2019 October 12, 2019 Brad Will was one of the trophy winners for his 1972 Chevy ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, October 12, 2019 Craig McCollum Pickup Truck during the Lions Club Car Show. He also entered a Lions Club Car Show trophy winners pictured, from left to was one of the doorprize winners at 1932 Ford 3-Window Coup and a 1957 Ford Fairlane. Pictured, right, are: Jesse Smith for his 1973 AMC Gremlin X, Lion Gene the Lions Club Car from left to right with his children, are: Brad Will, Wendy Mourey Hall, and Ragan Harrison for his 1959 Chevy Apache Pickup Show. and Jeff Will. Truck. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 • 7 Community News Before he was a hero... Remembering the young life of Ernest “Boots” Thomas

Ashley Hunter for Thomas, Call Me No that led his men in the fight on Iwo Jima – resulting ECB Publishing, Inc. Hero: Two Ordinary Boys in the first raising of the American flag over the and a Tale of Honor and Japanese empire. Long before Ernest “Boots” Thomas served as a Valor, written by R.A. This storytelling session has promised to be United States Marine and fought overseas in the Sheats. stirring, inspiring, thought-provoking and battle of Iwo Jima – long before the hero gave his Rennick will unforgettable. life in service of his country, young Thomas was a transport the audience Master storyteller Robyn Rennick will bring her boy and teenager who ran through the streets of back in time to a period at flair for family tales to this session, which will be Monticello and fished in the creeks of Jefferson the brink of a World War, to a held on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Monticello-Jefferson County. time when children County Chamber of Commerce building, located at Thomas rode bikes through Monticello, bagged played freely 420 W. Washington St. groceries at a local store, attended school, climbed a throughout the town The session is slated to begin at 4 p.m. and water tower and left his mark on the heart of an and teenagers went conclude around 5:30 p.m. entire community. fishing on lazy Tickets for this session are priced at $8 for The story of that young boy will be told in full afternoons. senior citizens, United States veterans and ROTC during an oral storytelling performance by master The story members or $10 for general admission. storyteller Robyn A. Rennick on Friday, Nov. 8. will follow Thomas from his origin story in To purchase tickets, contact the chamber of Rennick's story session will draw from the Monticello to his time in the U.S. Marine Corps, all commerce at (850) 997-5552 or purchase tickets written history that was documented in a biography of which eventually shaped him into being the hero online by visiting monticellojeffersonfl.com/events. Crime Beat: Recent Arrests Promise Lyn Hightower, 32; charged with out-of- Ladarius Rashard Washington, 43; arrested Edward Leverett Liliott, 42; arrested Tuesday, Oct. county warrant. No release amount provided. Sunday, Oct. 6; charged with out-of-county warrant 1; charged with DWLSR, third or subsequent Released following day. for failure to appear (FTA) on burglary of a dwelling offense. Bond set at $3,500. Released same day. and grant theft. No bond amount or release day Robert Earl Geathers, 42; arrested Thursday, Sept. listed. Stephone Sharpe, 54; arrested Tuesday, Oct. 1; 19; charged with possession of a firearm by

charged with FTA on charges of loitering or convicted felon and carrying a concealed weapon. Cayden Gray Woods, 20; arrested Sunday, Oct. 6; prowling and petit theft. No bond amount listed. No bond amount listed. Released same day. charged with possession of hallucinogenics with Released on following day. intent to sell, manufacture or deliver, schedule 1; Devante Jaquan Washington, 25; arrested possession of cocaine; and possession of Herlinda Gomez-Lopez, 37; arrested Tuesday, Oct. Wednesday, Sept. 18; charged with homicide, methamphetamine. Bond set at $5,000. Released on 1; charged with operating a motor vehicle with no murder-first degree, premeditated. No bond or following day. license. Bond set at $100. Released on following release day listed.

day. Ishwan Kwende Spradley, 29; arrested Friday, Oct. Keith M. Miller, 25; arrested Wednesday, Sept. 18; 4, by order of court for official misconduct. No bond Juan Tobias Gordon, 44; arrested Monday, Sept. charged with reckless driving. No bond amount or amount listed. Released on Oct. 13. 30; charged with out-of-county warrant on writ of release day listed.

attachment. Bond set at $1,000. Released on Nathan Harold Wooten, 38; arrested Wednesday, following day. Destiny Justice Lagreco, 18; arrested Wednesday, Oct. 2; charged with violation of probation (VOP) Sept. 18; charged with aggravated battery with a on original charge of sexual/physical battery. No Chasen Scott McEkron, 21; arrested Wednesday, deadly weapon; resisting officer with violence; and bond amount or release day listed. Sept. 25; charged with driving while license battery on an officer, firefighter or emergency

suspended or revoked (DWLSR). Bond set at $500. medical technician. Bond set at $2,500. Released Larosa Alexis Gaskin, 20; arrested Wednesday, Released same day. following day. Oct. 2; charged with VOP on original charge of possession of cannabis. Bond set at $100. Released Tammy Sue Haynes, 48; arrested Tuesday, Sept. Wendy Dawn Stewart, 44; arrested Wednesday, same day. 24; charged with violation of probation (VOP). No Sept. 18; charged with VOP – possession of a

bond amount or release day provided. controlled substance. No bond or release day listed. Juan Mezquite, 27; arrested Wednesday, Oct. 2; charged with out-of-county warrant. Bond set at Pablo Antonio Gines, 34; arrested Tuesday, Sept. Elsa Caroline Rankin, 41; arrested Tuesday, Sept. $845.50. Released same day. 24; charged with failure to appear (FTA) in court on 17; charged as fugitive from justice. No bond

charge of no valid driver's license. Bond set at amount listed. Released Sept. 19. Jameson Tyler Dubose, 29; arrested Wednesday, $2,500. No release day provided. Oct. 2; charged with possession of crystal meth and John Travis Wills, 32; arrested Tuesday, Sept. 17; possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond set at Raymond Terry Smith, 38; arrested Tuesday, Sept. charged with VOP – possession of forged notes and $2,500. No release day provided. 24; charged with possession of crystal meth; VOP – counterfeiting. No bond or release day listed.

possession of ammunition by a convicted felon; Derek Sherod Chestang, 39; arrested Tuesday, Oct. possession of drug paraphernalia; resistance to Matthew Bass Sullivan, 31; arrested Tuesday, Sept. 1; charged with driving while license suspended or deputy without violence; and refusal to submit. 17; charged with VOP – grand theft vehicle; VOP – revoked (DWLSR). Bond set at $500. Released Bond set at $10,000. No release day provided. possession of a controlled substance; and VOP – same day. grand theft, more than $300, less than $5,000. 8 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 Homeowner’s Guide Decorating with ease Three tips from a new homeowner enjoy the color of my walls, in certain lighting— especially at night—they can appear blue. This is due to the undertone of the paint color. Pay attention! Lastly, if you must choose a vibrant paint color, I would recommend an accent wall. This way, you can include a pop of color and, should you grow tired of it, you won't have to re-paint an entire room. 2. Don't throw it away just yet! Luckily, when I moved into my new abode, the previous owner left some furniture pieces. In addition, family members gave me their unwanted treasures. While many would turn their nose up, I got to work immediately. I sanded, painted and repurposed two side tables, a dining room buffet and a dining room table and chairs. Since these would all be used in the same area, I painted them all with a white chalk paint, sanded and distressed the edges to give them a vintage, imperfect look and finished them with finishing wax made by the same brand. The wax sealed the imperfections and gave the furniture a slightly aged tint. The furniture looked as if I purchased it as a set. The vintage vibe of the distressed furniture fit perfectly with my farm-style house. For the chairs, I unscrewed each seat, and Savannah Reams recovered them with a cloth pattern I picked out at ECB Publishing, Inc. Hobby Lobby—a surprisingly cheap find. Using a When I purchased my first home in 2015 I staple gun and a little bit of patience, I was able to wasn't quite prepared. I was prepared financially—I recover each cushion, reattach it to each chair and secured a smart loan, ensured I could easily afford create a trendy look that has served my home well. my monthly payments and began hiring contractors 3. Surround yourself with family. My walls to start renovations. stayed bare for almost a year. I just couldn't decide Unfortunately, when all was said and done, I how I wanted to decorate. I finally decided to felt a little overwhelmed. I didn't have a lick of decorate with the one thing I knew I had endless furniture, I didn't have frames or wall décor of any access to—family photos. I knew I wanted to create kind; and I didn't have any idea how to begin the ever-trendy gallery wall, but I didn't want to decorating my new home—especially without break the bank and I certainly didn't want to ruin breaking the bank. the shabby-chic look of my living room. The following are a few simple tips I wish I had I started with frames. You're probably already when I began my journey and which I now know to aware that Hobby Lobby is almost always holding a be of value. Happy decorating! 50-percent-off sale for all of their picture frames. 1. Start with a clean slate. Choose neutral I quickly started adding frames of all sizes to tones for your walls. While your favorite color my cart. I chose different textures, colors and might be lime green, it isn't always the best choice styles—I wanted each frame to stand out on its own for an entire room. but “belong” with the entire set. I have found that grays, tans, whites and beiges I chose a balance of 8x10, 5x7, and 4x6 frames. are best for painting your walls. They look clean In addition, I chose several 11x14 frames for photos and, above all, can adapt to the changes you will I wanted to stand out. Big Bend Timber Services, LLC make in your home over time. I have made many I didn't stop there. I threw in some other pieces P. noM•51xoB.O 54323LF,ollecit changes throughout the years and, each time, I've to break up the photos and add personality. I had no problem with décor clashing with my wall purchased a wooden letter board from Amazon and colors. I chose Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams a map of Germany's Harz Mountains on Etsy. 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Ashley Hunter explains St. Marks staff. Center at (850) 925-6121. ECB Publishing, Inc. The four-inch butterflies will be present at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge is located park for the weekend, and St. Marks staff are at 255 Lighthouse Rd., just south Only an hour's drive from Monticello is the prepared to offer “behind the gates” open-wagon of Tallahassee, and an hour beautiful St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. tours to people who are interested in getting up from the center of For over 80 years, since the refuge's close with a large migratory flock of Monarch Monticello. establishment in 1931, the center has provided a butterflies. home to migrating birds and butterflies that fly Starting on Friday, Oct. 25, tours of the over Florida during butterfly resting grounds will be conducted at 10 seasonal changes. a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., with each tour expecting to last 90 minutes. Visitors will not only get up close with the butterflies, but will also be able to witness researchers tagging the

Visitors to the refuge will find Photo Courtesy of Metro Creative 80,000 acres that spread over three counties – Taylor, Jefferson and Wakulla – and stretch along 42 miles of gulf coastline. The refuge's habitat is filled with marshes, estuaries, longleaf pine forests, islands and creeks as well as the historic St. Marks Lighthouse, which was built in 1842 and is still in use to this day. butterflies. In addition to the lush There will habitats, birds, animal life and plants, also be live demonstrations, the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge has exhibits, family-friendly crafts, announced that human visitors to the park will music, food and more! be able to view a remarkable autumn phenomena There is no fee for the butterfly tours, but FALL YARD SALE this weekend, starting on Friday, Oct. 25 and the park's gate fee of $5 per car will still apply. ending on Saturday, Oct. 26 – the migration of For more information about the tours or to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 49 sign-up in advance, contact the St. Marks Visitor Monarch butterflies. Inside and Outside Tables. “Cooler weather brings relief to humans and transport winds for migrating birds and Setup is 7:30 a.m. There will be food butterflies,” writes the St. Marks staff in a press available for breakfast and lunch. release. “The large orange and black Monarch

butterflies take advantage of these winds and head Proceeds will help our veterans. south.” According to the St. Marks staff, the Call Diana Mulhearn butterflies traditionally stop in the St. Marks refuge to rest, before resuming their southbound (850) 510-0920 journey to Mexico. “Unlike other animal migrations, each Saturday, Oct. 26 Monarch butterfly is on its own. There is no parent to follow. Its annual journey is a complex, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. inherited behavior pattern, not a learned process,” Otto M. Walker Post 49 1209 S. Jefferson St. • Monticello, Fla. 1065 S. Water St.

10 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 History  Lady Clerk: Eleanor B. Hawkins 

Oct. 25, 1939 New and more drastic provisions of 80YEARS the federal wage and hour law became ago effective on Oct. 24. Under the new 1939 provisions, the minimum wage has changed from 25 cents per hour to 30 cents, with time and a half for all time over 42 hours per week.

Oct. 25, 1949 The Garden Club Circles held a joint meeting, where Mrs. F.J. Conklin, 70YEARS ago Sr., was president and Dorothy W. 1949 Shepherd was secretary.

Oct. 25, 1959 The Key Club is sponsoring the dance after the Jennings-Monticello 60YEARS football game tonight. Refreshments will ago be served. Prices are 75 cents drag and 50 1959 cents stag. Fred A. Mahan opened a branch nursery near Tallahassee on U.S. 27.

Photo Courtesy Richard Connell Oct. 25, 1969 This photo, reportedly taken in the 1970s, shows Clerk of the Court Eleanor B. Hawkins (far left) Ouida Anderson received her sitting in on a meeting of the Jefferson County Commissioners. Pictured with Hawkins, from left to 50YEARS appointment and commission as a right, are: W.W. Bullock, Norman Hartsfield, Butler Walker, Butch Edwards and Turney Anderson. ago member of the Jefferson County Board of 1969 Public Instruction from Governor Claude Susie Reams Kirk to serve out the remainder of the term of the late ECB Publishing, Inc. L.G. Morris. The First United Methodist Church of Lloyd held For 28 years, Eleanor B. its annual homecoming on Sunday. Hawkins was a face in the Jefferson County government Oct. 25, 1979 system as Clerk of the Court. For the first time in the 25-year 4YEARS0 history of the North Florida Fair Eleanor B. Hawkins was born in 1938. She was the ago Outstanding Farm Family Award, two 1979 former Clerk of the Circuit families from Jefferson County have Court from January 1969 to been chosen to represent. December 1996. Sen. Pat Thomas will be the guest speaker at the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner set for tonight at In addition to her Bentley’s Lake House. contributions to the county as the elected Clerk, Hawkins Oct. 25, 1989 was also a proud political The Farmers Home supporter and in 2005, was 3YEARS0 Administration approved the city for the elected as the chairman to the ago remainder of the funds required to Jefferson County Democratic 1989 construct the new city sewer project. Executive Committee. According to City Superintendent Don Anderson, the Hawkins was also briefly new amounts are a $1.8 million loan and a $1 million recognized in the 1981 grant, bringing the grand total approved to $4.2 million. Sheriff's Star publication that Lakendria Roshay Parker celebrated her first was published by the Florida birthday on Oct. 20. She is the daughter of Rosa and Sheriff's Association. In an Harry Parker and the granddaughter of Hattie Parker excerpt pertaining to Jefferson of Tampa and Junior Ball of Monticello. County, the Sheriff's Star If all goes according to plans, a Veterans of Foreign notes that Hawkins served as Wars post will be installed in the county within the next Clerk of the Court, with other few weeks. elected officials at the time Savannah Miller of Monticello has been selected as a North Florida Junior College Sentinel cheerleader. being Sheriff James H. Scott,

Property Appraiser Steve C. Oct. 25, 1999 Walker, Jr., Tax Collector Photo Courtesy Monticello News Archives Aucilla Coach David McNish Ouida Anderson, Supervisor Eleanor B. Hawkins 2YEARS0 describes the senior Marcus Ashworth of Elections Ed Ritter, Jr., ago as one of the leaders of his football team. School Superintendent Hawkins wrote routinely recovered by Aucilla 1999 He is a kicker and linebacker now, but Desmond Bishop and County extensively on the history of River Prehistory Project field before moving to Jefferson County in the ninth grade, he Judge Charles C. Anderson. her county, mentioning the expeditions from the Aucilla's had only ever played soccer. The Jefferson County county's first European settlers rich sedimentary legacy,” Soon-to-be School Resource Officer Bill Massey got Commissioners at the time (members of the Spanish wrote Hawkins. “Sands, clays, a taste of what’s in store for him when he volunteered to were Mordaunt Bishop, conquistador Panfilo de gravels and botanical material monitor a school dance after the high school football Sammy P. Gray, Jessie E. Narvaez's expedition) and deposited since the last Ice game. He ended up calling back-up to help arrest two of Cooksey, Walter Edwards, Jr., writing about the native tribes Age over ten thousand years the adult individuals found loitering around the school. and T. Butler Walker; the who had lived on the Jefferson ago often produce items never Mike and Julie Long received a Main Street sign to Jefferson County School County lands. found in more ancient display in front of their business, Edenfield Hardware Board was comprised of Hawkins' writings accumulations - stone tools.” Store, in recognition of the many updates made to the building to enhance the downtown area. William J. French, Elizabeth reference the role that the After 28 years of service Franklin Hightower has been appointed for the Hall, L. Ferrell Hamrick, Aucilla River plays in to the Jefferson County third consecutive year to the Military Academy Board by Edwin C. Faglie and James understanding the prehistoric community, Hawkins retired. Congressman Allen Boyd of the Second Congressional Boland, Jr. geology and history of the Hawkins' years of District. In addition to her political Southern United States. commitment and dedication to Employees at Farmers and Merchants Bank raised roles, Hawkins was also a “For several millions of the county and its citizens was $740 for the March of Dimes Blue Jeans For Babies historian who researched and years what later came to be recognized by County fundraiser, with 74 employees participating. wrote about Jefferson Jefferson County was home to Commissioners on Tuesday, Mary Beth and Mac Finlayson will represent the County's history and culture. mammoths, mastodons, Dec. 16, 1996. Commissioners county at the North Florida Fair Association’s 45th An excerpt of her writing ground sloths, giant armadillo, hosted a special dinner and Outstanding Farm Family Weekend. has been made available camels, horses, giant tortoise recognition ceremony for online within the Jefferson and saber cats. Skeletal Hawkins and several other Oct. 25, 2009 County website, at remains of these and many retiring officials before Jefferson Elementary School YEARS0 Principal, Dr. Melvin Roberts, awards jeffersoncountyfl. gov. 1 other exotic animals are presenting each retiree with a special gift. ago incentives to students from each grade 2009 To Hawkins, they level exhibiting positive behavior. bestowed a sterling silver plate New this year at Jefferson County Middle/High that had been engraved with School is Reading Coach Janet Cook. Harold Ingram, Jr., and Kierra White were named her name, title of office and a Mr. and Miss JCMHS during the halftime festivities on count of the many years she Friday night. had spent within the Jefferson County Sheriff David Hobbs reported that County Courthouse, serving approximately 220 Boston Butts were sold for a total of the people. $2,000+ raised for the county’s elderly citizens. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 • 11 School

ACA Class of 2009 holds 10-year reunion

Photo Courtesy of ACA Alumni Aucilla Christian Academy's class of 2009 reunited as if no time had passed for the old friends. In the back row, pictured from left to right, are: Matt Bishop, Casey Anderson, Byron Love, Sean Snowden, Nikki Kisamore Shiver, Chelsea Dobson Jenkins, Luke Witmer, Miranda Wider Allen, Olivia Sorensen Proctor and Savannah Reams. In the middle row, pictured from left to right, are: Erin Kelly Greene, Photo Courtesy of ACA Alumni Katelyn Levine Boswell, Mallory Plaines Demott, Michaela Roccanti Snowden, Savannah Williams Alumnus Luke Witmer and his date, Katie Micolucci and Jodie Bradford Whitmer. In the front row, pictured from left to right, are Angela McCune Bradford, enjoyed the night's festivities. Massol and Aaveh Green.

Savannah Reams together for a 10-year reunion. The event was held Special gratitude is extended to Mallory Plaines ECB Publishing, Inc. at the Jefferson Country Club, in Monticello. Demott, Chelsea Dobson Jenkins, Miranda Wider Old friends came together to look through Allen and Katelyn Levine Boswell for planning, On Saturday, Oct. 5, alumni from Aucilla familiar photos, laugh at yearbooks and reminisce decorating and commissioning the catering and Christian Academy's graduating class of 2009 came about fun times. venue.

Photo Courtesy of ACA Alumni Photo Courtesy of ACA Alumni One decade later and this crew is still close. Pictured, from left to right, This squad continues to cheer each other on, 10 years later. Pictured, are: Byron Love, Chelsea Dobson Jenkins, Matt Bishop, Mallory Plaines from left to right, are: Savannah Williams Micolucci, Katelyn Levine Boswell, Demott and Casey Anderson. Erin Kelly Greene and Savannah Reams. ACA recognizes Honor Roll students for the first nine week semester

Ashley Hunter Second Grade (Johnson's Class): A/B: Joshua Agner, Ethan Bass and Joshua ECB Publishing, Inc. A: Riley Denton, Bevin Faglie, Rosemerry Forehand. Frisby, Melanie Metty, Clara Grace Taylor and On Monday, Oct. 21, Aucilla Christian Kalista Wilkinson. Eighth Grade: Academy released their 2019-20 student Honor Roll A/B: Beau Bethea, Tucker Eades, Mason A: Laney Cruce, Harper Davis, Lauchlin Faglie for the first nine-weeks at the school. Grambling, Luke Grant, Baker Gray, Gracie Hicks, and Bradynn Johnson. Brianna Little, Hosanna Macolly, Walker Pavlik, A/B: Eli Conrad, Adam Day, Trevor Gray, K4 (Cruce's Class): Madison Wallace and Jael Webb. Gwenith Mediate, Kaitee Roberts, Madsion Roland, Jonah Beers, RJ Bishop, Lynlei Brown, Perse Walker Sparkman and Emma Vickers. Conn, Anslee Franklin, Grayson Gramling, Hunter Third Grade (Bass' Class): Jenkins, Georgia Kimbrel, Bailey Lacy, Faith A: Emma Agner, Sophie Ashworth, Alexa Ninth Grade: Macolly, Gabriel Mast, Brandon Metty, Annabelle Brock, Preston Cooksey, Colton Lacy, Hudson A: Sammi Drawdy, Gabe Gamalero, Samuel Paulk, Joshua Richardson, Harris Shamburger, Caleb Mills, Macy Morgan, Chloe Pitts and Wells Purvis. Kennedy, Lena Kimmel, Lillie Schwier, Carolyn Stancil and Chase Strickland. A/B: Ava Baker, Victor Campos, Chance Clark, Shaw, Emma Tharpe, Kaitlyn Tharpe and Ali Molly McNeill, Lauren Moody, Bryce Naab, Ally Townsend. K4 (Grant's Class): O’Quinn, Jack Register, Benjamin Rogers, Lawton A/B: Ryan Adams, Tyler Burton, Anna Drawdy, Cruz Assad, Kennedy Brandies, Alden Cruce, Rowell, Connor Williams and Maggie Winchester. Jenna Grantham, Daniel Harrington, Haylie Grace Maddox Denton, Taylor Denton, Emily Gunnels, McLeod, Macy Reagan, Caroline Taylor, Sydney Hagan Hickman, Maebry Pickels, Lincoln Roberts, Fourth Grade (Falk's Class): Walker and Paxton Williams. Waylon Tatum, Garrett Thomas, Jase Vinson, Lilyan A: Larrie Cherry, Bailey Fletcher, Brayden Wheeler, Henry Womble and Potter Woodbery. French, Tuff Hardee, Mae McNeill, Hailey Roland, Tenth Grade: Piper Wilkinson and Ryan Williams. A: Kasey Chmura, Addison Shiver, Riley Smith, K-5 (Stephens's Class): A/B: Bubba Davis, Gigi Lindsey, Nicholas Tristan Walker and Tag Williams. Kynsley Cooper, Aalia Dragg, Rynlie Eades, Lundy, Reese Sparkman and Hayden Walker. A/B: Isabella Gray, Jacob Green, Riley Hayes, Brooks Fato, Enslie Gober, Kurt Mast, Adrien Jeremiah Kimmell, Logan Lamb, Jenna Lindsey, Parker, Reed Pavlik, Logan Pitts, Jillian Reams, Fifth Grade (Saylor's Class): Ashton Salinas and Megan Vann. James Richardson, Layton Tippette and Isabella A: Cadie Agner, Lexie Eades, KAmrynn Tola. Johnson, Brigham Sparkman and Olivia Tharpe. Eleventh Grade: A/B: Henry Cooksey, Matthew Hughes, Luke A: Brady Browning, Joey Davis, Maddie K-5 (Heslin's Class): Kimmell, Kendall Perdue, Autumn Stanley, Talon Drawdy, Selina Drawdy, Keira Evans, Alissa Avery Andrews, Dallas Bennett, Bailey Kate Thomas, Gavin Thompson, Jacob Vickers, Blair Roland, Mary Rose Schwier, Wyatt Stafford, Bridges, Michael Coston, Kishaine Cover, Mia Walker, Maggie Walker and J.R. Watson. Makayla Walker and Olivia Walton. Halpern, Ava Halpin, Abree Hickman, Renner A/B: Matthew Arceneaux, Esther Fulford, Thomas, Garrison Webb and Annabell Williams. Sixth Grade: Kolton Grambling, Jared Grant, James Austin E/ S+: Robert Franklin IV. A: Benjamin Faglie, Leighton Faglie, Trey Hightower, Janki Patel, Janvi Patel, Sarah Plain, Roberts. Will Sullivan, Anna Trest and Ginger Whiddon. First Grade (Roberts's Class): A/B: Isabella Browning, Isabel Curzon, Caine A: Abby Andrews, Mary Kate Boone, Maddox Demott, Brandon Key, Morgan McNeill, Genevieve Twelfth Grade: Cruce and Ryder Lacy. Mediate, Bryson Mills, Heaven-Leigh Purvis, A: Dawson Bishop, Ansley English, Jason A/B: Alison Andrews, Tyler Kane Bennett, John Natalie Register, Emma Rogers, Ender Thomas. Hamilton, Brandon Hannon, Julianna Lindsey, Cullen Burnette, Kyndall Clayton, Ayla Flynt, Bailey McLeod, Abby Reams and Marley Restrepo. Bentley French, Jake Hayes, Tristen Odom, Corbyn Seventh Grade: A/B: Jamieson Dalzell, Nathan Dukes, Nathan Paulk, Charlotte Walker and Layne Walker. A: Raegan Walker. Green, Carl Hall, Frank Roberts and Albree Shiver. 12 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 Sports Jefferson Tigers to play for the title berth

Rick Patrick (SSAC). Other teams in the North of Jefferson Somerset played the at playing in the Big Bend Brawl, ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida League are: Baker High Gators of Baker High School in the Jefferson Somerset will play Sneads School, Blountstown High School, first round of the SSAC North Florida High School on Friday, Oct. 25, at This football season, the Tigers of Cottondale High School, Franklin League Tournament. The Gators were Sneads High School. Jefferson Somerset have joined a new County High School, Graceville High defeated by the Madison County Sneads was defeated by Port St. athletic association. School, Holmes County High School, High School Cowboys in the 2018 Joe, 30-24 in the first round of the In addition to the Florida High Liberty County High School, Port St. Class 1A State Championship game. North Florida Tournament. The School Athletic Association Joe High School, Sneads High The Gators currently sit atop the winner of the Sneads vs Jefferson (FHSAA), the Tigers are now part of School, Vernon High School and FHSAA Class 1A rankings. Just as Somerset will face the winner of the the North Florida League of the Wewahitchka High School. they have been with nearly each Graceville vs. Cottondale game in the Sunshine State Athletic Conference On Monday, Oct. 21, the Tigers opponent they have faced this season, Big Bend Brawl championship game, the Gators were dominant in their at Tommy Oliver Stadium, in Panama game with the Tigers, winning 35-0. City, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 2. Rather than holding the The Tigers were defeated by Tiger Athlete of the week tournament in a “one and done” Sneads, 34-18, when they met earlier fashion, the SSAC decided to allow in the regular season on Friday, Sept. the teams that lost in the first round 13. Lance Footman, Jr. of the tournament to play in a Kick-off for tonight's game is set Lance Footman Jr., a 16-year-old athlete playing on the Jefferson Somerset separate tournament for a chance to for 7 p.m., at Sneads High School, Tiger team, has made massive contributions this year as a defensive play in the “Big Bend Brawl.” located at 8066 Old Spanish Tr., in player on his school's team. In an attempt to get their chance Sneads. Footman, who is an eleventh grader at Jefferson Somerset, says that he has been playing football for the last two years and initially chose to join the team due to the Iowa cruises by inspiration of his cousins, Lenorris and Alphonso Footman – both the Wildcats from Northwestern, of whom were also previous athletes for the Jefferson The Hawkeyes are out of it County Tigers. and will have little concern. While he isn't a member of any clubs at school, South Carolina will have Footman can be found on the red-clay of the baseball a big win up in Knoxville, field whenever football season has run its course and Pigskin Will Virginia beat Louisville, concluded for the year. Poet I’m sure they will. In addition to his interest in sports, Footman enjoys playing video games and spending time with Appalachian State at 6 and 0 his friends. is cruising right along, While he still has another year of high school Week 8 saw excitement, upsets, The Mountaineers crush South Alabama, education left, Footman aspires to eventually attend college and become an athlete in comebacks and more, they can do no wrong. the National Football League (NFL). I can’t wait for week 9 Boise State lost a close one to BYU Lance Footman, Jr. is the son of Thelma Powell and Lance Footman, Sr. to see what else is in store. Next week the Broncos bounce back Alabama still holds down that top spot, showing San Jose a thing or two. Arkansas goes down whether the Tide has a quarterback or not. Somehow at 5 and 2 Tiger Cheerleader Iowa State moved up to # 23. LSU is starting to look like the team to beat, The Cyclones and the Cowboys Auburn looks good but the will have a battle for all to see. of the week Tigers can’t stand the heat. Arizona State slipped 7 spots to number 24. Ohio State and Wisconsin This week against UCLA was to be the game of the day, the Sundevils slam the door The Badgers go down again, Sonari Benton the Buckeyes simply blow them away. Wake Forest host NC State Sonari Benton, age 12, is one of the passionate and at home in Winston Salem energized cheerleaders who have stood alongside the Jefferson Clemson hosts Boston College having Coming off a big win last week Somerset Tigers every step of the way through the recent slipped down to number 4, the Deacons will nail-em football season. Not to worry, the Tigers will Hanging tuff USC will conquer Colorado. Benton is a seventh grader at Jefferson Somerset, and this still run up the score. In fact, the Trojans win the PAC 12 west is her first year being a cheerleader for her school's athletic Oklahoma hosts Kansas State as far as I know. teams. The fervent attitude of her cheerleading sisters, as in a somewhat lackluster game, well as “the uplifting spirit” of cheering is something The Sooners roll the Wildcats Western Michigan tramples Benton says she has enjoyed throughout this season of as they are just not the same. Bowling Green in Kalamazoo, Friday night games. Kentucky will fall at home to Ole Mizzou. Benton chose to try out and join the Tiger Penn State will conquer Liberty will slip by the Scarlet Knights, Cheerleading squad after receiving encouragement Michigan State on the road, Miami blows by Pittsburg from her mother to step out of her comfort zone and Despite a fast start the Spartans before they turn out the lights. become more outgoing. are no longer in a winning mode. In addition to cheering, Benton enjoys playing in The Notre Dame and Michigan game Mississippi State will be eradicated band. was to get some attention, at Texas A&M, Sonari Benton is the daughter of Sonya Loggins, The Irish win but are no longer Chances of San Jose winning at Army the granddaughter of Lilly Cuyler and Reginald in contention. are very very slim. Cuyler, and the niece of Jemaria Cuyler. Southern Miss picks up an easy win Florida and Georgia are open this week over at Rice, to get some rest, Wyoming’s treatment of Nevada They go head to head next week will not be nice. to determine the best. Three weeks ago I wouldn’t have Marshall will stampede by the Hilltoppers given Florida a chance, from Western Kentucky, But who knows maybe the Gators At Georgia Southern, New Mexico State might make that final dance. won’t be that lucky. Arizona succumbs to Oregon came from behind the Cardinal of Stanford, to beat Washington, Tulane will sink the Navy and all aboard. This week Washington State falls as the Ducks have all the fun. Ball State will cage the Bobcats from Ohio, Utah at 6 and 1 simply won’t go away, Eastern Michigan takes care of business The Utes ambush California this week up at Toledo. and have the final say. Central Michigan gets nipped by Buffalo, And Hawaii surfs by the Lobos at New Mexico. Baylor hosts West Virginia out in Waco,

The Bears are impressive UCF maintains the course up at Temple, and run their record to 8 and 0. North Carolina overruns Duke, Texas is struggling it is just that simple. but their record is still 5 and 2, Florida State will lose a close one The Longhorns win a close one to the Orange of Syracuse, over their rival TCU. And against Old Dominion FAU

will not lose. SMU takes their undefeated record

over to Houston, Louisiana Tech is a winner The Mustangs win easily, over UTEP in the Sun Bowl, they’ll have the Cougars on the run. Memphis will leave Tulsa out in the cold. Minnesota is undefeated South Florida makes East Carolina for the first time in years, walk the plank. The Gophers clobber Maryland That’s it for me, my mind has gone blank. with a hail of cheers. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 • 13 Health & Outdoors The Jefferson Journal Fish & Game Feeding Chart Julianne Shoup-Dinkel Jefferson County Extension How to use: the major and Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent minor feeding times for each day (850) 342-0187 • [email protected] are listed below. The major feeding times are the best for the sportsman and last about two hours; the minor feeding times Physical activity can also have good success, but last only about one hour. and brain health The week of Oct. 25 - Nov. 1, 2019 Did you know there is a real connection Studies have shown that Tai Chi can make the between physical activity and brain health? brain more efficient and actually create a gain in Major feed times are We recently had an update from Dr. Ryan brain mass. Tai Chi affects several different areas – marked by an asterisk (*) McGrath from North Dakota State University and cardiovascular fitness, motor fitness, movement Dr. Matthew Komelski from Virginia State coordination, meditation status, social interaction, Friday, Saturday, October 25 University on the effects of physical activity and and a relaxation response – all of which affect our October 26 4:01AM 5:09AM brain health. brain health. *10:02AM *10:55AM Researchers have actually been looking at From a 2014 review of 20 studies on Tai Chi 4:55PM 5:33PM muscle strength and brain health for quite some and cognitive performance with 2,553 participants, *10:28PM ---- time. How do they measure muscle strength? This researchers found that there were large effects in doesn’t mean they’re looking at how much you can executive function after just a few weeks of Tai Chi Sunday, Monday, press in the gym, but rather how strong your hand practice. October 27 October 28 grip is. The reason researchers use this is because Executive function is just a fancy term for how 6:17AM 7:24AM the test is easy to implement, and it provides our brain handles different processes like planning, *11:21PM *12:14AM 6:12PM 6:52PM quality health information. working memory, attention, problem solving, task *11:48AM *12:41PM Research showed that a 5 kg lower handgrip switching, etc. For adults with early stage dementia, strength (compared to average handgrip strength) there were small, but still significant effects. The was associated with cognitive impairment. Hand conclusion of this study was that Tai Chi is a safe Tuesday, Wednesday, October 29 October 30 grip strength is likely to become a more common way to enhance cognitive function in older adults. 8:32AM 9:37AM screening assessment for not just brain health, but Another review of research done in 2019 *1:08AM *2:03AM overall health for aging individuals. looked at mind body exercise which would include 7:35PM 8:21PM Another area being researched is the effects of exercises like Tai Chi, Yoga, and Pilates. This study *1:36PM *2:31PM mind-body exercise on brain health. had 2,539 participants and they found that Have you ever heard of Tai Chi? You may have participating in mind body exercise created Thursday, Friday, heard of it and thought it’s just another exercise significant improvements in executive function, October 31 November 1 fad, but the research shows it has many brain learning and memory, and language tasks. Their 10:41AM 11:39AM *2:59AM *3:54AM benefits. conclusion was that mind body exercise can be a 9:11PM 10:04PM Only 3.1 percent of the US population have safe and effective intervention for enhancing brain *3:27PM *4:22PM practiced at some point. In some countries it is a health in those over the age of 60. popular practice among all ages, but in the US is Tai Chi also has some advantages in that it more popular in aging populations. doesn’t require any equipment and is relatively safe What exactly is Tai Chi? It focuses on compared to other forms of exercise that may have meditative movement that has roots in meditation, more impact. It is also adaptable for special needs martial arts, and healing practices. In general, it is a and conditions such as arthritis. slow choreographed movement that requires focus So what is the take away from this recent on movement sequences and balance. research? For your own brain health, think about The traditional motivations for practicing Tai how you can incorporate activities that get your Chi are for health, regulation of mood, sleep, and body moving, that incorporate a meditative or pain, for strength, endurance, mobility, balance, and relaxation component, where your brain has to for productivity. focus, and that may also have a social component. People don’t commonly self report that Tai Chi For more information on health and wealth or is improving their cognition (aka brain health), but upcoming classes contact the UF/IFAS Jefferson there is a connection. County Extension Office at (850) 342-0187. Tidal Charts Steinhatchee, Fla. Oct. 25-31 , 2019

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The District School Board of JeffersonCounty, Florida will hold a public hearing FOR RENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES on Monday, December 9, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Dis- trict Office, 1490 W. Washington Street, Monticello, FL for the following pur- 2 BR /2 BA Mobile Home at 4,000 square foot building for CDL drivers needed, Class B. PROPERTY MANAGER pose:

Monticello Meadows on rent - of which 1,050 square Apply in person only at Scruggs needed for Section 8 housing. foot is climate controlled. Changes to the following policies: South Jefferson St. Call (850) Concrete Company, 186 SW Must have Section 8 or on-site 1. 7.4111 - Medical Marijuana 997-3890. 5/11,rtn,c Downtown Madison; Shelby Commerce Dr., in Madison. experience. Please send resume 2. 4.133 - Certification of Administrative and Ave; across from the court- 1/16,rtn,c to [email protected] Instructional Personnel 3. 2.1241 - Religious Expression in Public Schools 915 sq ft Commercial Office house and post office. Call PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES. Emerald at (850) 997-3568 4. 7.112 - Children and Military Families Building; downtown Madison; Seeking full time heavy equip- 4/5,rtn 5. 2.1301 - School Safety Shelby Ave; across from the 7/3,rtn,nc ment operator preferably with 6. 7.1041 - Requirements for Original Entry courthouse and post office. 7. 7.309 - Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes a background in forestry and PERSONAL DRIVER Call Emerald at (850) 997- 8. 7.310 - 7.310 Bullying and Harassment agriculture. CDL desired but not NEEDED. Responsibilities in- 3568 11/23,rtn,nc 9. 8.230 - Academic and Career Planning required. Call (850) 545-5299 clude: Provide transportation in 10. 2.130 - Safe and Secure Schools for details. 10/2,rtn a timely fashion according to es- 11. 8.101 - Student Progression Plan tablished policies and proce- 10/25 Positions available at North dures and assure that a Florida College, Madison FL: successful transportation pro- NOTICE OF MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Nursing Faculty (Full-Time); gram is maintained at all time. NOVEMBER MEETING

Part-time Staff Assistant; May be required to assist in ac- The Monticello City Council will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Systems Support Specialist. tivities program when needed or November 5, 2019 at 7:00 p. m. at City Hall. SERVICES See www.nfcc.edu for details. as directed by supervisor. Posi- 10/25-11/8 tion requires proficient interper- City Hall is located at 245 S. Mulberry Street, Monticello. Persons with disabilities Classified Ads start TREE SERVICE who need an accommodation to participate in the meetings should contact City Clerk sonal and communication skills. Emily Anderson at 850/342-0292. STUMP GRINDING at $15 per week Housekeeper needed for 2 Contact [email protected] MR. STUMP (850) 509-8530 Call (850) 997-3568 houses in Jefferson Co. Florida for more details. 10/16-11/1 If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council, with respect to Quick Responses. 2/24, rtn Northwest of Greenville. Need any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the service every other week. Addi- proceedings; and for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon tional time needed occasionally. which the appeal is to be based. Please text (904) 517-9552 if in- ADVERTISING NETWORK terested. 10/23-11/8 For agenda and packet materials, please contact City Hall or visit www.cityofmonti- cello.us. OF FLORIDA 10/25 YARD SALE JEFFERSON COUNTY GRANTS COMMITTEE Oct. 21 - Oct. 27 American Legion Auxiliary Unit 49 MEETING NOTICE

The Jefferson County Small Grants Committee will meet to review and hear comments Otto M. Walker Post 49; 1065 S. Water St. on: The Sheriff Hobbs “Behind The Badge” Foundation and The Jefferson Arts Gallery Florida Press Service, a company of the Florida Press applications. The meeting will take place at the Jefferson County Courthouse Annex, Association. FLORIDA PRESS SERVICES, INC. STATEWIDE Saturday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Inside and Outside 435 West Walnut Street, Monticello; Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Ques- Tables. For Information Call or Text Diana Mulhearn at (850) 510- tions can be directed to Parrish Barwick at 850/342-0287 or at pbarwick@jefferson- CLASSIFIED PROGRAM. Run your own at ReachFlorida.com countyfl.gov. 0920 10/25 Lung Cancer? Asbestos exposure may be the cause. $30 billion set aside for asbestos victims. AUCTIONS Call 1-619-485-4372 or email NOTICE OF ACTION

[email protected] VEHICLE AUCTION NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR

JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA In accordance with Florida Statue a public auction will be help on November 6, 2019 PROBATE DIVISION Timed Online Auction at 10:00 a.m. File Number: 19-68-CP For: 2007 Chevrolet. VIN: 1GCEK190X7Z510354 NEW Woman’s Brand Name Clothing To be sold AS IS for towing and storage charges conditions and terms at auction. IN RE: ESTATE OF Bidding ends: Tues, October 29th at 11AM Stewart’s Towing: 175 South Jefferson Street, Monticello, FL 32344. Phone: 850/ JUDITH T. LASTINGER, Large inventory of NEW various women’s apparel 342-1480 Deceased. 10/25 including: Dresses, Jackets, Pants, Shorts, Skorts, ______/ Tunics, Polos and Briefs in assorted colors, patterns NOTICE TO CREDITORS and sizes XS to XXL! Inventory is located in Jacksonville, FL. Catalog and photos available at The administration of the estate of JUDITH T. LASTINGER deceased, whose date of death was August 28, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jefferson County, www.moeckerauctions.com or call (800) 840-BIDS Florida, Probate Division under probate file # 19-68-CP, the address of which is 1 for info. Preview: By appointment only. Courthouse Circle, Monticello, Florida 32344. The names and addresses of the per- sonal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. Beach Music Clothing Company, LLC. d/b/a Katherine Way. Assignment for the Benefit of All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against dece- Creditors Case No. 16-2019-CA-006723. To register: dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF $100 refundable c/c deposit to bid. 15% BP. AB- THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE 1098 AU-3219, Eric Rubin OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SEC- TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of the first publication of this notice is: October 18, 2019 .

______Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative T. Buckingham Bird, Esq. Perry L. Lastinger P.O. Box 247 2015 Avalon Road Monticello, Florida 32345 Monticello, Florida 32344 (850) 997-3503 [email protected] 10/18,25

TAX DEEDS

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, the holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the De- scription of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows:

File Number: 19-000014-TD To publish a legal, classified or job, Check us out on Facebook! Certificate Number: 50 Year of Issuance: 2015 email [email protected] facebook.com/ecbpublishing Description of Property: 00-00-00-0250-0000-0300 or call (850) 997-3568 E 1/2 OF Original Lot 30 or Vanbuskirk Lot 29 Dilworth Add ORB 44 PG 35 & ORB 399 PG 240

Site Address: 1035 King Street Monticello, FL

Name in which assessed: OLA JONES, ET AL

All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property when sold may be subject to the current year taxes.

Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, North Steps on November 6, 2019 at 11:00 A.M.

Kirk Reams Clerk of the Circuit Court Jefferson County, FL

BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 10/4. 10/11, 10/18, 10/25

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