JeffersonFriday, July 19, 2019JournalVol. 12 number 51 county 75¢ +tax ECBPUBLISHING . COM Bike trail issue returns What’s related jobs. Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Happenstance or not, Chip Beal, Lyn McGrady, A little more than four months after county Wallace Bullock and David Ward – individuals who commissioners rescinded own properties adjacent to inside: their approval of the “The guest can make the proposed bike trail controversial bike trail, comments, but we don't need to and oppose the project, the issue came up respond,” Shirley strongly were also at the planners' expectantly at the advised. “I suggest that the meeting. Jefferson County Planning Commission refrain Darling questioned Planning Commission from a detailed discussion of the why the Planning meeting on Thursday issue other than to listen to the Commission, which is evening, July 11. Scott Shirley comments being made.” charged with zoning and Doug Darling, who Planning “I would rather that you land-use issues, wasn't identified himself as Attorney refrain from stating a position,” involving itself in the bike president of Citizens for Shirley continued. “We try to base decisions on trail issue? Responsible Government the applications before us and you have no “It seems it would in Jefferson County, application or applicant before you. The county require a major Retired Educators award raised the topic, which commission is the applicant.” development permit,” was not on the agenda. Darling said of the bike Josh Akins with scholarship Darling operates a trail. “My request is for consulting firm and has formerly served as interim you to start the process so that we can have public See page 6 executive manager of the Florida Gulf Consortium hearings and discussion on this and come up with a and executive director of the Florida Department of recommendation for the county commission.” Economic Opportunity, among other government- See TRAIL page 3

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After holding a contract with school transportation provider School District Services (SDS), Jefferson Somerset has recently announced that the school will be shaking things up and ending their contract with Recent felony arrest and their former provider. According to Jefferson Somerset Principal Cory circuit court docket Oliver, when the school first signed their contract agreement with transportation provider SDS, See page 7 things went “really well.” However, after that first year of service was concluded and Jefferson Somerset signed a longer contract term with SDS, Principal Oliver says that the level of service that was provided by SDS was not what Somerset was hoping to have received – especially in a long term agreement. While the point of having an outside vendor handle the district's transportation needs was so that school administration could focus on the education and campus safety of their students, Oliver says they felt as though the students who attended Jefferson Food, fun Somerset deserved a better bus experience. “Our kids deserve more,” said Principal Oliver. and entertainment So, Jefferson Somerset terminated their contract with SDS. Facing the quickly-approaching return of students with the 2019-20 school year, Jefferson Somerset will See page 8 be handling the transportation of their students without a third-party vendor's intervention. Will there be changes to transportation? While Principal Oliver says much will stay the same, Jefferson Somerset will be installing school register Nicky Seaton as transportation's primary point-of-contact for parents and community members. See BUSES page 3 Lloyd property aims to

become weddingPlanning Official Shannon residence venue across the pond. Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Metty described the project as “Ag 5 zoning allows for the conversion of a pole barn and outdoor recreational activities as The application for a special log house on a 6.96-acre well as a variety of commercial exception involving a property off the Lloyd Creek activities,” William Frank New rules for Florida wedding/special events venue Road into a venue for weddings Varnedoe, the property owner, was fairly routine, as was the and special events. wrote in his application. “We shark fishing Jefferson County Planning The property, Metty said, believe our proposed usage to Commission's handling of the was zoned agricultural and be compatible with the spirit and See page 11 matter on Thursday evening, largely surrounded by vacant interest of existing zoning July 11. land, except for a single See PROPERTY page 3 One Section - 12 pages Index Did you In eastern Africa Viewpoints...... 2 School...... 6 History...... 9 know?you can buy Community News...... 4-5 Crime...... 7 Farm & Outdoors...... 10-11 beer brewed Obituaries...... 4 Food, Fun & Entertainment...... 8 Classifieds & Legals...... 12 from bananas. 2 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019 Viewpoints and Opinions Deb’s Notes Reporter's Corner: Drop a note to: [email protected] I'm still looking for sportswomanship, Rapinoe Florida members of the Studio In light of the recent and fantastic be tedious, as it is that I cannot tolerate boat as confidence. Quilt Associates (SAQA) have created win for the U.S. Women’s Soccer the testosterone show that athletics can As the team's captain, I fully nearly 40 stunning examples of quilt Team, the internet often become. understand Rapinoe being at the textile works based on their interpretation has become a little Of course, there are exceptions: forefront of her team's publicity and of the theme bit inflamed in Peyton Manning, Michael Jordan or celebrations. 'perspectives' for this either criticism or Tim Tebow. What I don’t understand is why highly anticipated support for the But like so many male athletes, Rapinoe has turned her team's win into exhibition, juried by team's captain, Rapinoe is annoyingly cocky, and has her own, personal, political soapbox. Deb Cashatt and Kris Megan Rapinoe. used her stance as a winning team's Whether she meant to or not, Sazaki. Guests can also Ashley Hunter Megan stands Columnist captain to show off her swagger, Rapinoe's spotlight of popularity has look forward to the big out in a crowd, with preach her politics and motivate others become nearly as prominent in the reveal of the recent her bold pink hair, and her even bolder to support her for no other reason but news as the team's win itself. Debbie Snapp updates that have taken political stances, Rapinoe has either that she is a member of the LGBTQ And of course, Rapinoe has lapped Columnist place at the Meginnis- won friends, fans and supporters...or community and female. all this attention up. Monroe House over the past few weeks. she has won quite the opposite. The New York Post called her I don’t truly consider myself to be The exhibition will be on view through Throughout social media, “arrogant, abrasive, sanctimonious, a big-time sports fan. Give me a high Saturday, Aug. 31. criticisms have been circulating whiny... unpatriotic, self-important,” school basketball game, a local football The magic of chamber music regarding Rapinoe’s cocky behavior and while I don't really care whether or performance continues when Music for game, or the middle school baseball Food Tallahassee presents the Purple and the political posture she has not Rapinoe is patriotic and I don't team, and I will 100 percent support Martin String Quartet playing quartets engaged in now that she and her team believe she should play coy for the the game and the athletes. by Philip Glass and Robert Schumann. have reached the top. camera, they aren’t entirely wrong. However, when it comes to more The concert will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Meanwhile, those who criticize I couldn't possibly care less about notable titles or games, I have observed July 21 at the Unitarian Universalist Rapinoe have been under fire Rapinoe's political stance or her that the pros tend to stray from a good- Church on North Meridian Road in themselves; as Rapinoe's supporters sexuality. I do care, however, that hearted appreciation for their sport and Tallahassee. This concert is the second opt to identify those who speak against Megan Rapinoe seems barely tolerable begin turning their platform into one 'Music for Food' Tallahassee event, a the team captain as anti-LGBTQ rights as a decent human being. that is political. musician-led initiative to fight hunger in degenerates or sexist brutes. I think my biggest complaint with Rapinoe has fallen into the typical our communities. The members of the But Megan Rapinoe IS cocky. Rapinoe is best summed up by a single mindset that many successful male Purple Martin String Quartet are local While her fans aren't bothered by headline from the New York Times: athletes hold when it comes to their professional musicians in our community, that, Rapinoe has been compared to “Megan Rapinoe Steals the Show at own sense of bloated ego. performing to raise funds that will go numerous other male athletes who also the Women’s World Cup Parade.” There are some genuinely humble, directly to our local food pantry partner, exude an almost-nauseating sense of Megan Rapinoe is stealing the remarkable athletes out there who are America’s Second Harvest of the Big cocky confidence. show. worth watching solely for their Bend. Visit fightinghunger.org to learn "Let the team celebrate," fans While this win was obtained sportsmanship and admirable traits. more. Music for Food is a musician-led declare in support of Rapinoe's equally by all the members of the U.S. Megan Rapinoe is not one of those initiative for local hunger relief. Music for posturing at the top. Women’s Team, Megan Rapinoe has athletes. She’s climbed to the top, but Food concerts raise resources and Earlier this month, the U.S. become the centerpiece in this story of instead of being confident and proud awareness in the fight against hunger, Women’s National Soccer Team won champions. with the congratulatory compliments empowering any musicians who wish to their second Women’s World Cup in a Except for a brief moment of glory and national adoration, Megan Rapinoe use their artistry to further social justice. game against the Netherlands in Lyon, when Rapinoe's teammate Alex has needed to take a political stance to Visit musicforfood.net to learn more. France. Morgan came into the light (you know, further mark herself as a “badass” and K-12 science teachers from across This win garnished the team the teacup-sipping girl?), Megan “national treasure”. Florida spent four days this summer in attention from sports fans and non-fans Rapinoe’s name is the only one that is However, when you aspire to those a University of Florida laboratory as alike. part of a professional development trending, not the names of her things by standing on a soapbox and workshop hosted by the UF Thompson Whether or not you are a fan of the teammates who contributed equally to shouting at people, you tend to lose Earth Systems Institute titled 'Florida’s game, you heard the news, and all over this win. more public favor than you gain. Connection to the Biosphere.' In July, 34 the United States, these women were I have no stomach for cockiness. Shoot your shot, succeed, aspire to teachers representing 10 counties were (rightly) celebrated. I love confidence and female greatness and achieve that greatness – selected from a pool of more than 70 Personally, I identify more with the empowerment, and I fully support but once you’re at the top, don’t use applicants, assisted scientists with ongoing non-fan side of this picture. people that have faith in themselves, that space to make an even bigger research projects while developing lesson It isn’t so much that I find sports to but cockiness isn’t even in the same pedestal for yourself. plans related to the biosphere based on what they learned. Ten UF laboratories from the Florida Museum of Natural History, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences agreed to host by Nelson Pryor, Guest Columnist small group of teachers for the week. The Passing Parade workshop is funded by the 'Scientist in How does one open up the South? discovered the Cumberland Gap. The financing necessary to amortize this Every Florida School' project, a new Even into the 1920’s, the rest of other day women were riding mules cost and then reduce it to terms of the initiative led by TESI to connect scientists America treated the South as an where the Dixie Highway now passes, taxes which must be paid for these with every K-12 school in the state orphan. She already had railroads. But a sack of corn on the pommel, in one roads and what do you find? You find through virtual classroom visits, web- that was still not sufficient. Americans arm a baby, in the free hand a basket. that in increased value of your lands, in based learning and scientist-teacher had fallen in love with the automobile. Never had a wheeled vehicle been seen. lowered railroad costs, in increased networking opportunities. For more So, why shouldn’t the South have good The people were the most backward in returns from your production, in your information about the 'Scientist in Every roads as well? America, and the poorest. Imagine the saving of tires, of gasoline, of shoe Florida School Project,' visit Dixie Motorcade greeting the motorcade will receive as leather, each man who is taxed to pay floridamuseum.ufl.edu/earth- After ten years of effort, the Dixie it glides through the South of the trail for a road saves more in a year than the systems/scientist-in-every-florida-school/. Highway Association’s “motorcade” of More information is available online at and footpath period. Mr. Hill is right whole increase in his tax bill. Good floridamuseum.ufl.edu/earth-systems. volunteers and well wishers formed a when he says: roads bring prosperity and the Florida State University has long procession of automobiles making “‘In the educational and sociological automobiles which fly back and forth launched a new online curriculum for a the 2,000-mile run from Saulte Ste. advantages which the Dixie Highway over them are the shuttles which will professional certification in trauma and Marie, Mich., to Miami, Fla. It was to will bring to communities of this sort it weave this nation into a closely knit resilience. The curriculum was developed commemorate the completion of the will more than justify the millions of fabric which, each year, will be by the Clearinghouse on Trauma and Dixie Highway. dollars which have gone into its productive of greater wealth.” Resilience within the Institute for Family The feat was carried quite construction.’ Music and Fireworks Violence Studies at the FSU College of extensively by the newspapers of the “The magic it will work is not so One group had come from Chicago, Social Work in conjunction with the FSU New York Times, from Oct. 9, 1925 much in swelling the stream of travel through Indianapolis, Louisville and Center for Academic and Professional through Oct. 17, 1925. from Superior’s unsalted sea to Nashville, and another had started from Development. This training addresses a In their New York Times editorial, Miami’s surf and palms as in waking Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, hooking up at gap in the knowledge base of human Oct. 10, 1925, they picked up a the mountain South from its sleep of Chattanooga, Tenn. From there they services professionals. For questions about statement of J. Stacy Hill, general Vice 200 years.” went to Atlanta, and then over to fees and enrollment, visit Chairman of the Dixie Highway Prosperity Jacksonville, Fla, passing through learningforlife.fsu.edu, or contact The Motorcade, on what this great The South had followed self Monticello and Madison. FSU Center for Academic & Professional thoroughfare ment to the South: interest: build roads! Mr. Hill went on The South was no longer the step Development at [email protected] “This wilderness had changed little further: Figure the cost per mile of even child, but was to be heard from, again or (850) 644-3801. since the Time Daniel Boone expensive construction. Figure the and again.

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TRAIL theFrom bike trail, noted that the Planning Pagemade.” One including the ways that the bike trail from page 1 Commission lacked authority to Planners John Walker and Thomas and Clerk of Court Kirk Reams' Beal next reiterated one of the implement reviews on its own. Clancy likewise tried to steer the litigation had been handled. In the first, adjacent property owners' main “It's limited to legislative functions conversation away from the trail, he suggested, there had been an complaints about the bike trail, namely and reviews of various permit requests noting it wasn't on the agenda. Still, the apparent lack of transparency. And in that when the issue was introduced to submitted by applicants,” Shirley said discussion continued. the second, he said, the commission the commission in December 2018 and of the Planning Commission. “I would rather that you refrain had expended monies on outside subsequently approved in January The bike trail, moreover, was a from stating a position,” Shirley attorneys who had advised certain 2019, neither he nor any of the other county commission project, he said. In repeated when Wheeler attested as to action only to have the commission affected property owners had been other words, the commission had the truth of the lack of notification to ignore the advice and hire another notified about the meetings. rescinded its vote and it was up to the adjacent landowners at the project's outside attorney who largely gave the “I was never contacted until after commission to reinitiate the project if it inception. “We try to base decisions on same advice. the fact,” Beal said. believed it was warranted, he said. The the applications before us and you have “Is this the way that we want the But his biggest concern and the Planning Commission, he said, had no no application or applicant before you. county to run?” Darling asked. reason he thought the issue warranted say in the matter. The county commission is the The bike trail first surfaced at a investigation going forward, he said, Shirley tried several times to divert applicant.” commission meeting on Dec. 20 and was the $50,000 figure that was put the discussion away from the trail and He offered, for the sake of was quickly approved on Jan. 3 to forth at the Jan. 3 meeting as the cost to on to the items on the Planning clarification, that the reason that the enthusiastic support from members of construct the bike trail. Commission's agenda. But Planning commission had rescinded its vote was the biking and hiking community. It Not only had the $50,000 been Commission Chairman Bud Wheeler, because one of the trail's adjacent then drew a backlash of opposition pulled out of thin air, but the source of who spoke out against the trail in the property owners, who happened to be from mostly adjacent landowners, who the information was suspect, Beal said, January meeting, wanted the discussion an attorney, had filed a lawsuit against threatened litigation. suggesting that the individual offering to continue, if only to allow the the county. An understanding had been “I believe the support is here to the figure was an out-of-state bike shop audience members to voice their reached, Shirley said, to the effect that move the bike trail forward,” owner who stood to gain from the trail's opinions. the landowner would drop the suit in Commission Chairwoman Betsy creation. He said that research done by “We're going to hear the guests,” exchange for the commission Barfield, the trail's main proponent, one of the adjacent property owners Wheeler said. rescinding its vote. said right before the board's Feb. 10 indicated that the actual cost to create “The guest can make comments, Planner Andrew Wellman vote's to rescind its earlier vote. “It's the trail would be exorbitantly high. but we don't need to respond,” Shirley questioned Darling about the purpose not the lawsuit that motivates me, it's “For this reason I ask that you go strongly advised. “I suggest that the of his Citizens for Responsible looking in my neighbors' eyes and get involved,” Beal said. Planning Commission refrain from a Government in Jefferson County. seeing daggers pointed at me. I'm doing Planning Attorney Scott Shirley, detailed discussion of the issue other Darling said the group's formation this in the trust that we can work who advised the county commission on than to listen to the comments being stemmed from several recent incidents, together on this.” BUSES This should shorten the time that students have to Hightower is bringing with him over 20 years of from page 1 spend riding on the bus to or from school, and in turn, working in Jefferson County's bus barn. may help to curb some of the behavioral issues that “Mr. Hightower has done it for years and he's a Principal Oliver highly praised Seaton, saying that flare up during long bus rides. great resource,” said Principal Oliver, adding that he is her community reputation and work ethic will be an “We're going to have some similar issues; confident in the experience that Nicky Seaton will also assurance to the community's parents that when there behavior on buses will always be a concern,” said be bringing to the operation. are problems, they will now have someone to address Oliver. “I think moving the kids faster, not having so “She's a great liaison and understands those issues. many route changes and getting them comfortable transportation; she drove buses for a long time in this “[Seaton] has an amazing reputation within the with where they need to be will minimize some of the community so she'll be able to fix routes and answer community, and she's known to get the job done back-and-forth conflicts that are happening [on questions,” Oliver says. whenever there's an issue. That will be a big deal [for buses].” This is, however, still a new venture in which parents]. They won't have to call multiple phone Jefferson Somerset is choosing to explore. numbers to get ahold of people.” said Oliver. “She's an How will staffing bus drivers be handled? “Ultimately, I don't know if we're going to really invaluable resource for the children of this Principal Oliver says they will be looking first save money in the end,” Principal Oliver adds. community.” towards employing former bus drivers who have Even if they don't save money, Principal Oliver In the past, parents could bring problems and already driven students within the Jefferson County and the administration staff at Jefferson Somerset complaints to Somerset but ultimately had to resolve School District. believe that overseeing their school's bus service will their issues with SDS directly. During the recent shuffle of transportation provide flexibility to routes, parent assurance and a This often left Somerset's hands, more or less, tied responsibility from the school district to SDS, promised level of assured care to Jefferson County's in conflict situations – but now, Oliver says there will Principal Oliver said that many of the district's drivers students. be “no go-between” in getting issues handled and had left the bus yard. “Our bottom line will be to get kids to school as resolved. “Including some good drivers that had left as well happy and healthy as possible so that when they come In addition to putting Seaton at the forefront as because they weren't happy,” added Oliver. into the classroom, they are ready to go and are not transportation's community liaison, Principal Oliver The drivers who put their best foot forward when dealing with some sort of drama that happened on the says that the school is in the beginning stages of it came to driving Jefferson County's students will be school bus,” said Oliver. “I just want students to feel purchasing a fleet of 10 additional school buses. the first drivers that Jefferson Somerset looks into as though the bus ride isn't such an arduous task.” These buses will be road-ready with new tires and hiring; obtaining drivers who care for Jefferson While dissipating the fears and anxieties of recent servicing (with service records) and, Principal County's youth will be a priority. students and parents will be a journey in the making, Oliver announced quite proudly, will all be equipped “Obviously we don't want to take a step backward. Principal Oliver says that with everyone “pushing in with cameras. Our expectations will be that [drivers] have to treat the same direction,” to make sure their transportation “That's going to really change things,” said kids with love and respect,” said Principal Oliver. endeavors succeed, he believes that the school is Principal Oliver. He does, however, plan to make sure that the job making the right steps in order to provide a satisfying During the previous school year, the cameras in is worthwhile to the drivers themselves. and comforting experience to students and parents the fleet of buses being used by the school had not “We want to keep as many local drivers as we can, alike. been updated, and Principal Oliver reports that SDS and we're not going to go backward in salary,” said wasn't using their cameras anyway. Oliver, saying that drivers who are re-hired will But with their own buses, Jefferson Somerset will continue to make the salary they previously were paid. PROPERTY be putting their cameras to use in order to provide an While this may mean a tighter budget when it from page 1 unbiased, official recording of any events that may comes to salaries, Principal Oliver believes it will pay restrictions, as well as the surrounding area.” transpire on the buses. off in ways outside of financial. Metty, in her presentation to the planning “If something does happen, we will have evidence “One benefit for us, as a school, is that if you have board, said it was the applicant's intention to of what went down and it's easier to fact check,” said drivers from your community, they really know the remodel the two-bedroom house and the barn for Principal Oliver. “As an administrator, that's much kids, they know the families, they know the stories. the intended uses. more comforting to me.” They can give us more heads-up, better feedback.” These buses will be a “significant upgrade” from The property, she said, was naturally buffered In the past, Principal Oliver felt as though drivers what Jefferson Somerset's students had been riding in and had a pond, potable water and a septic tank. under SDS felt pressured on what they could or could previous school years, said Oliver. “Should there be need for additional restrooms, not share with the school due to job jeopardizing risks. an outside vendor will provide port-a-toilets,” Will Jefferson Somerset change routes? “They didn't know what would happen, from an Metty said. HR standpoint, if they shared,” claimed Principal Routes, for the most part, will remain the same, She explained that the applicant's reason for Oliver. Principal Oliver reports. applying for a special exception was because it But Oliver says that won't be a concern now. However, the school will be putting in the effort to would make the operation a business, so that it As drivers will now be employees of the school, work more closely with the community in order to wouldn't require getting a temporary permit they will be able to share their concerns for student ensure that the routes are fulfilling the needs of the whenever an event was held. health and safety without risking job anxiety. parents and the community. She recommended approval of the application, “That's going to be important.” “We would get complaints about where the buses based on the venue's small size and minimal impact were turning around and where they were blocking Does Somerset have experience running to neighboring properties. traffic,” said Principal Oliver. “Those are things we transportation? The planners' discussion was brief and to the will take a serious look at and try to address in order to This will be only the second Somerset Academy, point, mostly centered on the number of people that minimize those disruptions.” Inc. school that provides their own school bus might attend any event. Varnedoe estimated There will also be fewer route changes and more transportation service – most Somerset schools, Oliver between 100 and 150. routes in general. says, choose to contract with outside providers who The planners voted to recommend approval of During the last school year, approximately seven then, in turn, transport the students. the application, with the condition that the applicant routes were held throughout Jefferson County on a While Jefferson Somerset is only the second get the Health Department to do an evaluation of typical day. school in which Somerset Academy, Inc. will the septic tank system to determine if it was “That's not enough. There should have been more undertake direct transportation of students, Principal adequate to support the expected number of people routes than that,” Oliver claimed. Oliver says he isn't concerned, as Jefferson Somerset or if it would need upgrading. With that in mind, while routes shouldn't change will be retaining the experience and knowledge of The Jefferson County Commission was too much, Principal Oliver does hope to increase the Alfreddie Hightower. scheduled to take up the planners' recommendation routes from seven a day, to 10 a day. Serving as the school's director of operations, on Thursday evening, July 18. 4 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019

July 20 Project agent at (850) 386-2778. Northside Church of Christ Vacation COMMUNITY CALENDAR July 22 Bible School, 'Heroes for a Godly Jefferson County Lions Club meets at Living,' is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on [email protected] OR (850) 997-3568 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at the health Saturday, for all ages. Snacks and lunch department annex, 1175 W. Washington served. Contact Carl Anderson at (850) interesting reptiles, mammals and more! July 21 St., for a program and meeting. For more 212-8420. Church Pastor is Walter Contact the library at (850) 342-0205 for American Legion Post 234 meets at 5 information contact Lion June at (850) Wiggins. more information. p.m. on the third Monday of the month at 997-1754. July 20 July 20, 21, 22 the Teen Center on Tiger Lane. For more July 23 Howard Academy High School Alumni AA meetings are held at 8 p.m. on information contact Commander Mack At Your Service and CareerSource North Association will meet at 10 a.m. on the Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Benjamin at (850) 997-5977. Florida will be holding a fair for the third Saturday of the month at the public Mondays at Christ Episcopal Church July 21 positions of janitorial technicians at the library. Your support is needed and annex, 425 N. Cherry St. For Cub Scout Pack 803, for boys and girls company's upcoming career fair. This appreciated. For more information information call (850) 251-0278. ages 6–10, meets on the first and third fair will be an opportunity for applicants contact [email protected]. July 20 Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at The to apply for the job and meet with the July 20 Jefferson Arts, 575 W. Washington St., Eagle's Nest, 1085 S. Water St. Contact hiring agency, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 230 N. Eastside Neighborhood Association has on exhibit 'A Taste of the South' in Troop Leader Phil Smith at (850) 342- Olive St., in Monticello. Applicants are meets at 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of the gallery through August during 0196 or (850) 509-1873. asked to bring a photo ID and their the month at the public library to address regular hours, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 22 current resume. For more info, contact observations and to offer Wednesdays and Saturdays. For more Keystone Federated Republican Women CareerSource North Florida at (850) recommendations for neighborhood information or to make an appointment (KFRW) will hold its monthly meeting 973-9675. revitalization and overall enhancement call (850) 997-3311 or go to on the fourth Monday, at 7 p.m. at the July 23 of the 'Roostertown' neighborhood. Your jeffersonartsgallery. com. Monticello Chamber of Commerce, 420 Jefferson County Shared Services meets reliable involvement and support are July 21 W. Washington St. Come at 6:30 pm, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on the fourth requested. For more information contact Memorial Missionary Baptist Church prior to the meeting, to learn about Tuesday at the public library. Open to [email protected]. Youth Ministry will celebrate its KFRW and how you can join! community residents and agencies. July 20 anniversary on Sunday at 11 a.m. Guest July 22 Informational meetings about area Get up close and personal with live, speaker will be Rev. Nehemiah Pye with Monticello Support Group meets from happenings and an opportunity to share exotic animals at the Saturday 'Animal Greater Missionary Tabernacle Baptist 12 to 1 p.m. on the fourth Monday in the service information. Agenda items Tales' session at the public library, at 1 Church, Jacksonville. For more small meeting room at the public library. include agency sharing and a guest p.m. This family-friendly event is free information, contact Sis. Tara Russell at Join with others for a time of sharing and speaker. For information, contact Cindy and offers an up-close learning (850) 342-4691. Rev. Dr. J.B. Duval is learning and bring another caregiver Hutto at [email protected] or experience with some of nature's most church pastor. with you. Contact the Alzheimer's (850) 948-2741.

Happy birthday, Kelsey! Thanks to Everyone! The family of the late Nathaniel Gallon, Sr. would like to take this opportunity to thank To a bright, everyone who sent cards, flowers, food, drinks, monetary donations, visits and for all other acts of kindness you showed during our time of need. strong, and brave Special thanks to A.L. Hall Funeral Directors, Inc. and staff, Bethel AME Church, Casa Bianca MB Church, Philadelphia AME Church and to caregivers Doris Harris, young woman. Covenant Hospice and Hopewell Home Health. Also thanks to the VFW Post 251 and Ladies Auxiliary 251, the Jefferson County Love, your High School Class of 1979, Sweetfield MB Church Choir, Dills Community Elizabeth MB Church Ushers and to the staff and volunteers at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery Floyd family! in Tallahassee. Thank You, The entire family of the late Nathaniel Gallon, Sr.

Jeanette Delois Jordan Lewis Jeanette Delois Jordan Lewis, 79, of Monticello's Wacissa Community, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 15, 2019. Viewing and visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 19, at Union Hill. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, at Union Hill AME Church, with burial in Bethpage Cemetery. Mrs. Lewis was a retired dispatcher with the Florida Division of Forestry. She was a stewardess, missionary, guitarist and longtime member of the Culinary Ministry at Union Hill. Her love and memory will be cherished forever by her sisters, Mrs. Annette Jordan Wilson and the Reverend Minnie Jordan (Arthur) Robinson; brothers, Harvey Jr., Edward (Devida) and Elmer Jordan; several godchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Harvey Sr. and Maeola Hall Jordan and a sister, Hattie Ruth Jordan Fishburn. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019 • 5 Community News Career fair to be held July 23 Big Bend Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. At Your Service, a Monticello company, will be meeting Hospice has a with applicants and taking in resumes for a position as janitorial technicians at the company's Tuesday, July 23 career fair. This fair, put on with the assistance of CareerSource new volunteer North Florida, will be an opportunity for interested applicants to apply for the job and meet with the hiring agency. The career fair will be conducted from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. coordinator at 230 N. Olive St., in Monticello. Interested applicants are asked to bring a photo ID (and other identification documents) as well as their current resume. This job will require traveling to and from serviced properties that At Your Service is hired to care for, so a valid driver's license will be needed. For more information, contact CareerSource North Florida at (850) 973-9675. Falls and what you can do about them

Photo Submitted by Big Bend Hospice Courtesy Of Doris Bishop flops and heels. Make sure to have your feet checked Volunteer Coordinator Kelly Williams At 93 years of age, annually, and please, do my grandmother, who wear good supportive had always been a lot shoes both outside the of fun and quite house and in. independent, said to me • Alcohol, “Getting old is not for sissies.” prescriptions and over-the As I am now a grandmother myself, counter medications and/or and have observed those around me who have the interactions of these may more living under their belt then I do, I have to cause side effects such as say I fully agree with my grandmother! sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, Maintaining our independence is so unsteadiness, or a decrease in Story Submitted by Big Bend Hospice very important to each of us. But, so blood pressure. Speak with your often, things happen in life as doctor or pharmacists about side Big Bend Hospice (BBH) is proud we age that can cause us effects and interactions of anything to announce that Kelly Williams is the to lose you take that may increase your new Volunteer Coordinator for Jefferson risk of falling. County. In her new role, Kelly will be • Environmental assisting in recruiting and training new factors in and around Volunteers. These Volunteers provide your home that companionship and socialization to increase your BBH patients. They run errands, make risk of light meals, write letters, organize mail falling and provide respite support for are caregivers. Some Volunteers provide administrative assistance and others help honor our patients who are this independence. Veterans. However, some of maintaining factors She has an extensive, professional our independence is totally in our that are easy to fix: background and is excited for the court and our responsibility. There 1) Keep things you can trip over off the floor – this opportunity to grow the Jefferson ARE things that we can chose to do in order to help includes pets under foot, clutter, electrical cords or Volunteer Corps. Prior to officially keep our independence as long as possible. wires, throw rugs that are not secured, or even rugs that joining BBH, Kelly volunteered for One of the major concerns that threatens the health are secured if you have trouble picking up your feet. seven years with BBH’s bereavement and independence of those over 65 years of age is 2) Add grab bars and railings where needed. department. This is another opportunity falling. Yes, the F word! Did you know that according to 3) Have adequate lighting inside out outside your for someone in the community to give the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every house in order to see where you are walking. back. second, an older American falls? Every second! 4) Avoid the use of step stools, ladders, or doing If you would like to be a part of this Also, according to the Centers for Disease Control things like climbing on the kitchen counter! Keep things dedicated team, contact Kelly at and Prevention (2016), one fourth of Americans age 65+ you need where they can be easily reached. [email protected] or fall each year, and as our age increases, so does that • Last but not least – stay physically active! (850) 566-7485. percentage. Beginning as early as the fourth decade of life our Volunteers are the heart of Big • Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the skeletal muscle mass and strength decline with up to 50 Bend Hospice! emergency room for a fall. percent being lost by the time we are 80. A functional • Every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. fitness program that • One out of five falls causes a serious injury such includes strength as broken bones or a head injury. and endurance • More than 95 percent of hip fractures are caused training, agility, by falling. balance, • Falls are the most common cause of traumatic coordination, speed brain injuries. and power are all • Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal important for injuries for older Americans. reducing fall risks. Now that is the bad news! The good news is falls Studies show that are not just a normal part of aging. They are largely walking alone is not preventable! So what can you do to reduce your risk of enough. But more falling and maintain your independence? on that in the future. • First, speak openly with your doctor about fall For now, you risks and prevention. You can also assess your fears by have homework to filling out a fall risk questionnaire available from the do! Don’t think that Center for Disease Control. you are not part of • Conditions such as glaucoma or cataracts may that one in four that limit our vision and increase fall risks. Even things such might fall this year. as wearing bifocals outside may be a stumbling block None of us want to for some. So, talk to your eye doctor and have your end up with vision checked every year. someone else taking • Now what about your feet? You know our feet are care of us. Falls are what keep us grounded. Poor circulation or nerve largely preventable damage in the feet, or any other foot issue may make us but you need to do stumble, along with improper foot wear such as flip your part. 6 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019

Retired ESchoolducators award scholarship to Josh Aikens

Courtesy Of Mary Madison The Jefferson County Retired Educators Association (JCREA) Unit was sadden this working year by the loss of three of it’s Charter members. They are: 20-year serving president, Willard Barnhart; long-term serving treasurer, Martha Stokes Hall; and long-term serving volunteer chairperson, Josephine Perry. The fourth lost member was hospitality and scholarship chairperson, Esther Grant. These and all of our dedicated deceased members are gone from our sight, but will live forever in our hearts and memories. When chartered in August, 1991, the Unit consisted of retired educators only. After a couple of years, any retiree with the desire to continue serving the community and appreciated the works the educators performed was invited and welcomed to join. We are grateful to those pioneers who opened up a new area for retired individuals to Courtesy Of Jefferson County Retired Educators, June 2019 continue serving with a passion in the Scholarship recipient Joshua Aikens accepts a framed gift and a check from the Jefferson County community they live and love. Throughout the Retired Educators during their monthly meeting. Pictured, from left to right, are: Gloria Norton, Kristie years JCREA is extremely proud of the successes Aikens (Joshua's mom,) Joshua Aikens, Nancy Benjamin and Mathye McCloud. of the programs it implemented. The Unit’s projects are the same as yesteryear, with many new projects added. Traditionally, June ends the Unit’s working year with a Scholarship Brunch and a scholarship Awards Ceremony with a graduating senior awarded a $500 scholarship. We are proud to have awarded a total of 24 scholarships. Our 2018-2019 recipient is Joshua Aiken from Jefferson Somerset. Joshua is the son of Ted and Kristie Aiken. He will be attending Huntington College in Montgomery, Ala. July and August are the Unit’s vacation months. September begins the 10-month fiscal work year with events and activities conducted in monthly order. Some of the traditional projects and activities have included: attending District 2 Leadership workshops; participating in patriotic events; donating books to children at Christmas time and spreading Christmas cheer to four families with $50 Winn Dixie gift cards. Other activities include: hosting a New Year luncheon while celebrating Teacher's Appreciation Day, recognizing Black History Month, hosting an annual fish fry and ending the year by attending the annual Florida Retired Courtesy Of Jefferson County Retired Educators, June 2019 Educators Association Conference. JCREA invites any new retirees to join the Members of the Jefferson County Retired Educators pose for a picture with their 2019 scholarship recipient. Pictured, from left to right, are: Mary Madison, Gloria Norton, Barbara Kirksey, Kristie Aikens, organization to help the continuance of serving Joshua Aikens, Steve Hall (in back), Mathye McCloud, Rev. Ben Ransom and Louiza Collins-Larry the community. Contact President Earlene Knight (kneeling). at (850) 997-4820, Treasurer Louiza Collins- Larry at (850) 997-0422, Secretary Mary Madison at (850) 210-7090 or any Unit member for information and an application. The JCREA meets at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019 • 7 Local Crime News Recent felony arrests identified him as Travis committing the offense of possessing a cell phone in Bach, before informing prison. In May of 2019, Hess violated the terms of Trooper White that he her probation by changing her residence without also did not have his first procuring the consent of her probation officer, vehicle's registration, as leaving her location unknown. the vehicle had not Judge Caloca-Johnson signed the warrant been registered (as calling for Hess' arrest on June 13 of this year, Travis Bach Natalie Hess Roddries Johnson required by law); nor advising that no bond would be offered for Hess' Travis Bach – July 1 did he have vehicle insurance. Bach said that the release upon her eventual arrest. At 4 p.m. on July 1, Travis Scott Bach, 32, of Florida, was arrested license plate that was currently attached belonged to Deputy McCoy arrested Hess and transported her to on Monday, July 1 by Florida Highway Patrol another vehicle, which Bach owned. the Jefferson County Jail. (FHP) Trooper White with charges pertaining to his With that information, Trooper White placed vehicle's insurance and registration as well as with a Bach under arrest for driving with a suspended Roddries Johnson – July 1 suspended license. license (habitual offender), operating an Roddries Regis Johnson, 25, of Monticello, was On the above date, at around 8:57 a.m., Trooper unregistered motor vehicle and failure to maintain arrested on Monday, July 1, by JCSO Deputy White observed a gold-colored SUV traveling vehicle insurance. Bach was transported to the McCoy on an outstanding Jefferson County warrant. northbound near the intersection of Fountain Drive Jefferson County Jail without further incident. According to the report issued by the JCSO, and U.S. Highway 19. Johnson's warrant was issued after he violated the Trooper White could see that the driver was not Natalie Hess – July 1 terms of his probation. Johnson's probation buckled; Trooper White overtook the vehicle and Natalie Christine Hess, 30, of Monticello, was originated from prior false imprisonment and simple conducted a traffic stop. Upon making contact with arrested on July 1 by Jefferson County Sheriff's battery charges. the driver, Trooper White requested to see a driver's Office (JCSO) Deputy McCoy for violating the The arrest documents state that JCSO Deputy license, at which point the male driver replied that terms of her probation. Arnold and Cpl. Adamczyk had attempted to serve he did not have a valid license. According to Hess' arrest warrant, she had been Johnson's warrant in May of 2019, only for Johnson The driver provided an ID card, which placed on probation in April of 2019 after to escape through a window and manage to evade custody by running into the wood line. On July 1, Deputy McCoy was able to arrest Johnson on the authority of his outstanding warrant, and Johnson was transported to the Jefferson Circuit Court, County Jail. felony docket, July Byrd, Shykiah Rosetta, 27, entered a plea of her guilty and sentenced her to 60 days in the no contest to unlawful possession of the personal county jail, with nine days credit for time served. identification of another person, credit card forgery Smith, Ricarick Jerrod, 28, entered a plea of and possession of controlled substance with intent no contest to driving while license suspended or to sell. The judge withheld adjudication and revoked, habitual offender. The judge withheld sentenced Byrd to two years of probation, with the adjudication and sentenced him to 24 months conditions that she not take drugs and submit to probation, plus 50 hours of community service and random urinalysis. The judge warned that if Byrd forbid him to drive without a driver's license. The violated probation, she could face up to 15 years in judge warned that if he violated probation, the prison. withheld adjudication would be withdrawn and he Crumitie, Shawnterious, 24, entered a plea of could face up to five years in prison. no contest to driving while license suspended or Weber, Robert Lason, 61, entered a plea of no revoked, habitual offender. The judge adjudicated contest to lesser included charge of having no valid him guilty and sentenced him to 10 days in the driver's license. The original charge was driving county jail, with one-day credit for time served. while license revoked, habitual offender. The judge Crumity, Laterria Denise, 27, charged with adjudicated him guilty and fined him a total of $150 possession of a controlled substance with intent to plus court courts. sell. The judge set the case for trial on Oct. 30. Holmes Jr., Daron Clifford, 27, charged in six cases involving multiple offenses, including kidnapping to harm or terrorize, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm with deadly weapon, false imprisonment and felony theft. The judge granted the defense request to have Holmes transferred to the Leon County, where he has other cases pending. The defense argued that Holmes had been kept in solitary confinement here since his incarceration, whereas in Leon he would be allowed greater freedom. The judge reset the case for a management hearing here on Sept. 9. Huggins, Renee Marie, 29, entered a plea of no contest to public assistance fraud. The judge withheld adjudication and sentenced Huggins to 36 months of probation and ordered her to pay $38,322.18 in restitution, payable in $75 monthly installments. She also ordered that Huggins perform 100 hours of community service. The judge warned that if Huggins violated probation, she could face up to five years in prison. Jones Jr., Lonnie Jerome, 49, admitted to violation of probation on original charges of possession of contraband at a county detention facility, possession of a controlled substance and possession of cannabis, dating from 2017. The judge adjudicated him guilty, reinstated the probation and modified it to include a substance abuse evaluation and counseling. Latner, Timothy Robert, 26, admitted to violation of probation on original charge of burglary of a structure while armed with firearm, dating from 2010. The judge adjudicated him guilty, revoked the probation and sentenced him to 11 months, 29 days in the county jail, with 81 days credit for time served. Reddick, Paula, 56, entered a plea of no contest to lesser included charge of not having a valid driver's license (the original charge was driving while license suspended). The state dropped a second charge, which was possession of a controlled substance. The judge adjudicated her guilty and fined her a total of $150, plus court costs. Roberts, Estella Denise, 49, entered a plea of no contest to felony battery. The judge adjudicated 8 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019 Food, Fun and Entertainment To the moon and beyond Lunar Engagement Day at the Challenger Learning Center

Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc.

Do you have a young, aspiring astronaut or a future astronomer in your household? On Saturday, July 20, the Tallahassee-located Challenger Learning Center (CLC) will be hosting their monthly Kids Free Day! This free day of learning and exploration will include interactive activities, free planetarium viewings, science demonstrations and a special show performed by community partners. Starting at 10:15 a.m., kids will be invited to participate in a free chemistry demo in the CLC's exhibit hall. At 11 a.m., the CLC's IMAX will present a special showing of Apollo 11: First Steps Edition in the immersive screen- experience that is an IMAX theater. This film will be free to children aged 12 and under when accompanied by a paying adult (adult tickets start at $8). While watching Apollo 11, children and adults will be able to witness the real-life moments that led humanity to take their first steps on the surface of the moon. At noon, children will be able to get hands-on with science as they watch a space science demo followed by various workshop stations that allow them to build their own spacecraft, launch rockets and learn about mission control. In the afternoon, aspiring astronomers and astronauts will be able to make their own space helmets, learn about lunar geology and moon phases and 'explore' lava tubes. Throughout the day, from 1 to 3 p.m., there will be a total of three free planetarium shows at the CLC. All of these fun, engaging activities are being offered in order to help children and parents find a unique way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and provide an opportunity for community youth to learn more about our moon and the United State's Space Race history. The Challenger Learning Center is located in downtown Tallahassee, at 200 S. Duval St. For directions, the full schedule of Lunar Engagement Day free activities or a parking guide, visit challengertlh.com. Movie Night at the Museum: Hidden Figures to play on July 20

launched the United States movie snacks and drinks. Ashley Hunter into the Space Race. Attendees are invited to ECB Publishing, Inc. The movie features bring their own lawn chairs In honor of the 50th actresses Taraji P. Henson, or blankets, and groups are anniversary of the Apollo Octavia Spencer and Janelle welcome to pack and eat 11 moon landing, the Monae in the leading roles their own picnic dinner Florida Historic Capitol of the brilliant African- while enjoying the feature. Museum will be hosting a American women who led The museum will open free movie night in the the United States in for pre-movie activities at 8 capitol courtyard, in exploring the stars. p.m. and the movie will Tallahassee. After the showing of begin around sunset, but This month's free movie Hidden Figures in the attendees are invited to showing will be the courtyard, the Florida come early in order to historical drama, Hidden Historic Capitol Museum secure a spot, enjoy the Figures. will provide the audience provided activities and The 2016 movie tells with a screening of the browse the museum's the story of three African- historic moon landing temporary exhibit: “The American women – footage, starting with the Moon, Stars and Sunshine Katherine Johnson, Dorothy moment when Neil State.” Vaughan and Mary Jackson Armstrong stepped onto the The Florida Historic – who were employed by moon on July 20, 1969. Capitol Museum is located NASA to be the brains This free, Saturday, July in downtown Tallahassee at behind the operation that 20 event will include free 400 S. Monroe St.

Meeting the animals that match the provided by Animal Tales, a live animal education company based out of Pensacola, Fla., who bring constellations their show to libraries, schools, churches and private events in order to offer recreational and educational Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. presentations to children. The study of a night sky's twinkling Those who attend Animal Tales' shows will constellations has been a feature of lore, legend, learn more about the exotic and exciting creatures prophecy and imagination for as far back as who inhabit our world. 1209 S. Jefferson St. • Monticello, Fla. humanity has turned their gaze upwards. Animal Tales' “Creatures of the Night – Out of All around the world, peoples of various This World Animals” performance will showcase cultures and religions have several furry, feathery and scaled creatures which looked to the stars to predict are depicted in nighttime constellations. the future, represent the past “Be prepared to get up close and personal with and explain their beliefs. animals from all over the world!” says the Animal In modern times, Tales Ambassadors, promising a program that is constellations remain a more than scripted and is more than a lecture but is source of fascination, and on a chance for audience members to get up close Saturday, July 20, the while learning about animals. Jefferson County R.J. Bailar This animal-focused show is free and open to Public Library will be all ages. hosting a special presentation The show will begin at 1 p.m. on July 20 and is regarding the animals who slated to end around 2 p.m. are depicted in the many For more information, contact the Jefferson constellations visible in our County R.J. Bailar Public Library at (850) 342- night skies. 0205. The library can be found at 375 S. Water St., The program will be in Monticello. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019 • 9

1799 - The Rosetta Stone, a tablet with 1982 - The U.S. Census Bureau hieroglyphic translations into Greek, History reported that 14 percent of the was found in Egypt. population had an income below the JulyAtlantic coast due19: to effective This dayceremony infor Two history World Trade Center 1848 - The Women's Rights official poverty level in 1981. American anti-submarine (South Tower) took place. The Convention took place in Seneca Fall, 1984 - Geraldine Ferraro was countermeasures. ceremony for One World Trade Center N.Y. Bloomers were introduced at the nominated by the Democratic Party to 1946 - Marilyn Monroe acted in her had taken place on December 23, 1970. convention. become the first woman from a major first screen test. 1974 - The House Judiciary Committee 1909 - The first unassisted triple play in political party to run for the office of 1960 - Juan Marichal (San Francisco recommended that U.S. President major-league baseball was made by U.S. Vice President. Giants) became the first pitcher to get a Richard Nixon should stand trial in the Cleveland Indians shortstop Neal Ball 1985 - Christa McAuliffe of New one-hitter in his major league debut. Senate for any of the five impeachment in a game against Boston. Hampshire was chosen to be the first 1964 - In Illinois, Cahokia Mounds was charges against him. 1939 - Dr. Roy P. Scholz became the schoolteacher to ride aboard the space designated as a U.S. National 1975 - The Apollo and Soyuz first surgeon to use fiberglass sutures. shuttle. She died with six others when

Landmark. spacecrafts separated after being linked 1942 - German U-boats were the Challenger exploded the following

1971 - In New York, the topping out in orbit for two days. withdrawn from positions off the U.S. year. From the archives

July 19, 1939 thoracic surgeon, has joined the Monticello News Jefferson County members of the medical practice of South Georgia Wednesday, July 19, 1989 80 FDA reappointed for the year are: 30 Surgical Associates. He has also agoYEARS R.J. Taylor, J.L. Anderson, P.B. agoYEARS joined the medical staff of John D. 1939 Bird, P.F. Chancey and S.D. Clarke. 1989 Archbold Memorial Hospital. Two decades ago this month, the July 19, 1949 eyes of the world watched in awe and wonder as Ann Edwards was voted the three Americans climbed into a space ship in Florida 70 outstanding camper at the state 4-H and began their historic journey to the moon. YEARS Camp. Narkia Zsamonique Footman celebrates her ago Mrs. Folsom had a “Spend the first birthday this week. She’s the daughter of 1949 Day” party. Some of those who Coretta Bruce and Alphonso Footman. attended had not seen one another in 12 years. Some of those present were Mrs. Harris; Mrs. Cooksey; July 19, 1999 Mrs. Finlayson; Mrs. Dieffenwierth, of Arcadia; 20 Members of the Boys and Girls and Mrs. Morris, of Madison. Club will continue their weekly agoYEARS swims at Thomasville YMCA and July 19, 1959 1999 not be charged for transport, thanks 60 Mrs. Anderson met with her to Shirley Washington’s heartfelt YEARS bridge club and prizes went to Mrs. appeal and the subsequent generosity of the school ago Revill, Mrs. Shuman and Mrs. board. 1959 Plaines. Calling himself the “candidate of the millennium,” Gerrold Austin announced this week July 19, 1969 his candidacy for the City Council, Group 3 seat. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is 50 Dr. W.L. Hunter and Dr. John Honored as Rotarian of the Year is Dr. James dealing with an unusual case. They have identified a agoYEARS Ward will move from their present Muchovej, who was cited for his efforts in club known thief and know where the stolen office adjacent to Simmons Drug projects. The award was presented by Yvonne 1969 merchandise is stashed, but they can’t make the Store into the Healthyways Clinic on Mediate. arrest because no theft has been reported. North Jefferson Street. Janice Rhoads was named vice-chair of the The thief has been identified as a Lake Road The county school board opened bids on North Florida Community College Board of Trustees resident who has been stealing from homes in the gasoline, oil products and paper products. American at their July meeting. neighborhood for more than a week. The thefts Oil Co. was low bidder on motor oil at .62 per In early August, Carla Burke, a Monticello 11- reportedly occur daily. gallon. Cooksey Oil was low bid on gasoline at year-old, will compete in two track and field running The owner of the home where the alleged thief .2012 per gallon. events at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in resides complains that she knows where the Cleveland, Ohio. merchandise is kept but that she has been July 19, 1979 Roostertown Community Garden has been unsuccessful in learning which homes have been 40 County officials will get a raise showcased at a national conference as an example of hit. The thief refuses to talk and the owner is not agoYEARS in the 1979-80 fiscal year thanks to successful engineering through environmental design. usually home when the heist occurs. the Florida legislature. Specifically, how a community can convert negative “Even if we catch him, I don’t think the State 1979 A twister ripped through the space into an asset, and in the process reclaim it from Attorney would press charges,” Sheriff Ken Fortune Drifton area and for the second consecutive Monday the criminal element. said. “We’d have to catch him in the act or have him night, most of Monticello was without power due to sign a confession, and neither is likely.” Fortune storm damage to power equipment. July 19, 2009 said this is one on-going crime his office will have Doug Wainright, of Monticello, beat 49 other 0 Coach Eddie Thompson, a 1979 1 to turn its back on. YEARS fisherman and won the Bay Side Memorial Day ago graduate of Jefferson County High While it seems that Fortune is getting soft on Fishing Tournament held recently in Panacea, and School, has been hired at the 2009 crime, the sheriff is merely being realistic. was awarded $1,000 in the Yamaha Elite Angler Jefferson County Middle High The “thief” is a shoe-stealing dog, the pooch of Program. School to coach baseball. Doug Shiver. Professional golfer and PGA tour member “He has created his own ‘Shoe-of-the-day’ July 19, 1989 Kenny Knox is the special guest at Jefferson County club,” says mom Kathy Shiver. For more than a Alan Waller, M.D., general, vascular and High School’s first annual football golf tournament. week, “Kazy” has shown up with a shoe from who- knows-where. After a few days, the odd shoes became pairs and now Shivers have three matching pairs and one odd sandal. She has no idea from whom “Kazy” is filching. Shiver worries that she may wind up with an ‘Imelda Marcos-size’ collection of shoes before she begins to notice all the neighbors running around barefoot. Shiver says she and her husband both work and Fortune says he rarely puts a surveillance on dogs, so, until some irritated neighbors start making their complaints loud enough to hear, no shoe 997--8292 will be safe on South Lake Road. 10 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019

Florida ForestFarm Service & now Outdoors accepting applications for Longleaf Pine Private Incentive Program

North America. Longleaf pines Courtesy Of Florida Forest Service provide high-quality wood products Today, the Florida Forest Service and are valued for their resistance to announced that applications are now damage by insects, disease, wildfire being accepted for the Longleaf Pine and storms. Due to urbanization and Private Landowner Incentive conversion to other land uses, Program. Applications will be longleaf pine forests have been accepted through Friday, Aug. 2. dramatically reduced and now cover The primary objective of the less than four percent of their Longleaf Pine Private Landowner historical range. Florida is home to Incentive Program is to increase the more than two million acres of acreage of healthy longleaf pine longleaf pine ecosystems, which forests in Florida by assisting eligible, represents more than half of all non-industrial private forest current longleaf pine forests. landowners with the long-term The Longleaf Pine Incentive investment necessary to establish and Program offers incentive payments for maintain the valuable longleaf pine the completion of timber stand ecosystem. improvement, invasive species “We are excited to expand the control, prescribed burning, planting program this year to include all longleaf pine, establishing native counties within the historical range of plant understory and mechanical longleaf pine, providing assistance to underbrush treatments. Private lands more landowners across the state,” in the 58 Florida counties north of FloridaForestService.com. Southern Company, USDA Forest said Jim Karels, State Forester and Lake Okeechobee are eligible. To The Longleaf Pine Private Service, The Nature Conservancy, Director of the Florida Forest Service. learn more and access an application, Landowner Incentive Program is Natural Resources Conservation Longleaf pine forests are native to visit FloridaForestService.com or supported through a grant from the Service, US Department of Defense, the southeastern United States and are contact your local Florida Forest National Fish and Wildlife Halliburton Company and the US Fish among the most diverse ecosystems in Service county forester. Learn more at Foundation with funding from the and Wildlife Service. Pasture planning for cool-season forages Danielle Sprague Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent important and germination should be located at 6022 Old Lloyd Rd., in Jefferson County Extension Office (850) 342-0187 • [email protected] 80 percent or higher. Success of Monticello, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, establishment and availability of cool- Aug. 1. With the dog days of summer are available to producers but based season forages depends highly upon Dr. Blount will be discussing the upon us, it may seem crazy to be on individual needs and site adequate rainfall. This is especially 2019 cool-season forage variety thinking about planting cool-season conditions, one may be better suited true when over-seeding pastures. recommendations. The meeting is free forages, but it’s never too early to get for your operation than the other. Interested in learning more about for Jefferson County Cattlemen’s the wheels turning! Maintaining a Information on varieties can be found cool-season forages and planting Association members and $10 for successful livestock operation relies at: edis.ifas.ufl.edu/aa266. recommendations? UF/IFAS non-members. Supper will be heavily on developing a year-round The recommended planting dates Extension Jefferson County and the provided. Please RSVP to Danielle forage program. Cool-season forages for cool-season forages are October Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Sprague at (850) 342-0187 or such as clovers, ryegrasses and small through mid-November. Availability Association will be hosting UF/IFAS [email protected] before July 26. grains (rye, oat, triticale and wheat) of seed may change from year to year Forage Breeder, Dr. Ann Blount at the Membership in the Jefferson can be a great opportunity to so don’t wait until last minute to next Cattlemen’s Association Meeting County Cattlemen’s Association also supplement forage production when purchase quality seed. Seed quality is at Great Mark Western’s Bar C Ranch, includes membership in the Florida our perennial warm-season pasture Cattlemen’s Association. The Florida grasses become dormant. Cattlemen’s Association is active, In North Florida, availability of progressive and engaged in helping cool-season forages ranges from cattle producers stay in business. The December to May. Understanding mission of the Florida Cattlemen’s when cool-season forages are most Association is to promote and protect productive is important for designing the ability of members to produce and a forage program that best suits your market their products. Interested in livestock operation. Blends of certain joining the Jefferson County forages can allow for extended winter Cattlemen’s Association? Please grazing while pastures are dormant. contact Ben White at (850) 528-3846 Many different cool-season forages or ben@waukeenahfertilizer. com. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019 • 11

New rulesFarm in place & Outdoors for The Jefferson shark-fishing in Florida Journal

Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Fish & Game

Beginning on July 1, the Florida Fish and Feeding Chart Wildlife Conservation How to use: the major and Commission (FWC) minor feeding times for each day are listed below. The major made new changes to feeding times are the best for the the way shore-based sportsman and last about two fisherman and anglers hours, the minor feeding times will have to proceed can also have good success, when hooking and but last only about one hour. reeling in one of the Gulf of Mexico's larger The week of fish. The Gulf of July 19-26, 2019 Mexico, which borders several states of the Major feed times are southern portion of the marked by an asterisk (*) United States as well as numerous Latin Friday, Saturday, America counties and July 19 July 20 Caribbean islands, is 8:20AM 9:14AM *2:19AM the native home to *3:04AM 9:58PM 10:32PM approximately 49 *2:42PM *3:26PM different increase the lactic acid buildup in the species of Sunday, Monday, sharks. muscles of the sharks, July 21 July 22 10:07AM 11:00AM combined *3:47AM *4:28AM with the 11:03PM ---- stress, all this can *4:08PM *4:49PM add to the likelihood of shore-based shark expanding rules, FWC a shark's death Tuesday, Wednesday, fishing include: says, is to protect following capture. July 23 July 24 • The prohibition of Florida's sharks from While these 11:33PM 12:03AM From Nurse *5:10AM chumming the waters increasing mortality changes will protect *5:52AM Sharks to Great 11:52AM 12:46PM while fishing from a rates. Hammerhead Florida's sharks from *5:31PM *6:13PM beach for any species Within recent Sharks and unnecessary death, they of fish or shark. FWC's years, large dead sharks everything in will also reduce the Thursday, Friday, rules do not include washing up on beaches between, the number of conflicts July 25 July 26 chumming from a boat has become 12:35AM 1:09AM coastlines, estuaries between shark-hunting or pier. The addition of increasingly common; anglers and other *6:35AM *7:21AM and salt marshes of 1:41PM this rule cites in some cases, the dead 2:40PM Florida are teaming beachgoers. *6:58PM *7:46PM protecting swimming sharks were found near with sharks (although The FWC defined beachgoers from locations where fishers some are spotted more 'beach' as: "any bloodied waters. had reeled in and commonly than others). saltwater shoreline • The immediate released sharks only For fishers hoping covered in enough sand release of a shark days prior. to reel in a big above the mean high species that are Prolonged fight beachside catch, tide line to support prohibited from times combined with hooking a shark from sunbathing." harvest. Anglers will be dragging large sharks shore is a rewarding Since many of required to cut the up onto a beach for fight to remember; these conflicts take leader, line or hook to photos could be adding securing a shark from a place on beaches, these prevent delaying to shark deaths, beach is an opportunity rules will give shark release of any according to shark for big game fishing anglers more guidance prohibited species. researchers at the without requiring a when reeling these big Prohibited shark FWC. boat to venture into fish to shore and species will also be A vast majority of deeper waters. protect swimmers and expected to remain in sharks are unable to However, the FWC beachgoers from Tidal Charts the water with their breathe once removed is making changes and swimming in gills submerged when from the water, and placing new rules on chummed-up, shark- Steinhatchee, Fla. fishing from both shore long battles can fishers who lure sharks occupied waters. or vessel. from Florida beaches. July 19-25, 2019 • Limiting shark- With their new fishermen from using rules, FWC is hoping to any fishing apparatus High protect Florida's sharks that is not a hook and Date a.m . ft. p.m. ft . from undue trauma, line. Treble hooks or death and human 19 4:46 3.5 3:45 4.1 any other multiple endangerment. hooks (any hook with 5:17 3.5 4:26 4.0 Beginning on July 20 two or more points and 1, all shore-based shark 5:47 3.6 5:10 3.8 a standard shaft) are 21 fisherman aged 16 or now prohibited in older will be required 22 6:16 3.6 5:57 3.7 shore-based fishing to possess a free, when used in 23 6:48 3.7 6:49 3.4 annual shark fishing conjunction with live or permit, which can be 24 7:23 3.8 7:50 3.2 dead natural bait. obtained from the FWC • Non-offset, non- 25 at no cost. 8:05 3.8 9:06 3.0 stainless-steel circle The FWC reports hooks will be required that even fishers who to be used while are 65-plus, who are Low targeting or harvesting ordinarily exempt from Date a.m . ft. p.m. ft . sharks from shore or needing a Florida vessel. 19 10:07 1.8 10:46 0.3 fishing license, will be • Anglers must also required to become 20 10:4 1.7 11:18 0.4 possess and use a permitted to legally fish device capable of for sharks from shore. 21 11:29 1.6 11:51 0.6 quickly cutting the Also, anglers must leader or hook, such as 22 12:12 1.5 pass an online shark bolt cutters, when shark fishing educational 23 12:25 0.8 12:58 1.4 fishing from shore or course before they can vessel. 24 1:02 1.1 1:53 1.3 become permitted to The purpose of shore-fish for shark. 25 these new and 1:45 1.4 2:57 1.1 Further rules for 12 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019 sifi LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

Deadline: Monday, 3 PM Pursuant to F.S. 447, the Monticello City Council will meet in executive session on Clas eds Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss collective bargaining regarding the police union contract. The meeting will take place at City Hall, 245 S. Mulberry Street, Monticello. 7/19 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES COMMERCIAL FOR RENT NOTICE PROPERTY MANAGER CDL drivers needed, Class B. 915 sq ft Commercial Office Building; downtown Madison; needed for Section 8 housing. Apply in person only at Scruggs Shelby Ave; across from the courthouse and post office. Call The Jefferson County School Board will hold a Special Meeting, Monday, July 29, Must have Section 8 or on-site Concrete Company, 186 SW Emerald at (850) 997-3568 11/23,rtn,nc 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to adopt the tentative millage rates and tentative budget and publicly experience. Please send resume announce the percent, if any, by which the millage rates exceed the roll-back rate. The Commerce Dr., in Madison. meeting will be held at the Jefferson County District Office, located at 1490 W. Wash- to [email protected] 1/16,rtn,c ington Street, Monticello, FL 32344. The public is invited to attend. 7/19 PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES. 4/5,rtn FOR SALE

FOR RENT • LVS-33 PolyVAC system, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND Brinly, recently serviced. $500. FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA 2 BR /2 BA Mobile Home at Call Debbie (850) 997-0901. CASE NO. 18000125CAAXMX Monticello Meadows on • Industrial mop w/ 20 year South Jefferson St. Call 850- head + bucket & wringer. $120 DEUTSCHE BANKNATIONAL TRUST COMPANY ASTRUSTEE FORRESIDENTIAL ASSET 997-3890. 5/11,rtn,c • Full-size Bed with head- SECURITIZATION TRUST 2005-A3 MORTGAGE board, footboard; black wood PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-C, SERVICES slats; hardware; memory foam Plaintiff, pad. $150 • Two night tables. vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROSALIA A. FOSTER A/K/A TREE SERVICE $20 • Table set; four wood 4,000 square foot building for rent - of which 1,050 square foot ROSALIA FOSTER, ET AL. STUMP GRINDING chairs; octagon glass top; is climate controlled. Downtown Madison; Shelby Ave; across Defendants wood table. $75 — Call (850) ______/ MR. STUMP 850-509-8530 from the courthouse and post office. Call Emerald at (850) 997- Quick Responses. 2/24, rtn 464-6257 5/22,rtn,nc 3568 7/3,rtn,nc NOTICE OF ACTION

To the following Defendant(s):

DAVID R. WHYTE (CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN) Last Known Address: 230 E 6TH WAY, GREENVILLE FL 32331 Additional Address: 409 SE VOLTAIR TERR, PORT ST LUCIE FL 34983 Additional Address: 203 E 6TH WAY, GREENVILLE FL 32331

UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DAVID R.WHYTE (CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN) Last Known Address: 230 E 6TH WAY, GREENVILLE FL 32331 Additional Address: 409 SE VOLTAIR TERR, PORT ST LUCIE FL 34983 Additional Address: 203 E 6TH WAY, GREENVILLE FL 32331

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 3, BLOCK “D”, ASHVILLE HIGHLANDS, UNIT I, A SUBDIVI- SION AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “B”, PAGE 42, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF JEFFERSON ADVERTISING NETWORK COUNTY, FLORIDA. OF FLORIDA A/K/A 230 E 6TH WAY, GREENVILLE FL 32331 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written de- fenses, if any, to J. Anthony Van Ness, Esq. at VAN NESS LAW FIRM, PLC, Attorney for the Plaintiff, whose address is 1239 E. NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE #110, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442 on or before August 19, 2019, a date which is within July 15 - July 21 thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the MONTICELLO NEWS Run your own at ReachFlorida.com and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s at- torneys or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. This notice is provided to Administrative Order Lung Cancer? Asbestos exposure may be the cause. No. 2065. $30 billion set aside for asbestos victims. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to Call 1-619-485-4372 or email participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision [email protected] of certain assistance. Please contact: Susan Wilson, ADA Coordinator; 301 South Monroe Street; Tallahassee, FL 32301; 850.577.4401; at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 12th day of July, 2019.

KIRK REAMS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA CLERK OF THE COURT

By: Sherry Sears Deputy Clerk 7/19,26 CROSSWORD CORNER

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