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A stab in the dark Local man leads law enforcement on chase after stabbing, burglary and battery

Ashley Hunter scene, where they receive treatment. ECB Publishing, Inc. discovered a victim Law enforcement was able to locate the suspect's who had suffered vehicle near the scene of the stabbing, but when A Monticello man led several deputies from the multiple stab wounds, deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) on a chase but was conscious. suspect fled from the scene in his vehicle. during the night of Sunday, Sept. 8, after attacking The victim was The suspect, who was later identified as Reginald and stabbing a victim that night. able to provide Walker, Jr., of Monticello, was pursued by the JCSO, According to a press release issued by the JCSO, information about the with assistance from the Florida Highway Patrol, for the Jefferson County Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call at man who had an undetermined amount of time. approximately 8:26 p.m. in regards to a stabbing that committed the Walker's vehicle was eventually stopped and he had occurred. stabbing before being was arrested and taken into custody. Deputies from the JCSO as well as paramedics Reginald Walker, Jr. transferred to a local The JCSO Criminal Investigations Division from the Jefferson County Fire Rescue rushed to the hospital in order to See STABBING page 3 City taxes are School District cuts taxes going up But will citizens get a tax break?

Lazaro Aleman Ashley Hunter The total proposed millage none of the gathered citizens ECB Publishing, Inc. ECB Publishing, Inc. will be 6.227 mills. deigning to speak. The revenues generated by The millage rate was The Monticello City Council last week held its During a special hearing on the school district from this approved by all board members first hearing on the budget and millage rate for the Monday, Sept. 9, the Jefferson millage rate will go towards the with a final vote of 5-0. coming fiscal year, and as in past years, the event County School Board finalized district expenditures of paying While the lesser millage rate attracted no public participation and lasted mere its annual budget and voted to the school board, running district that is remaining below the state- minutes. adopt the new 2019-2020 fiscal administration, maintenance and mandated rate may sound like a The millage rate, as advertised and tentatively year's millage rate for local operation of school district welcome tax-break for Jefferson approved by the council on Thursday evening, Sept. taxpayers. property and assisting with County residents who are looking 5, is 7.200 mills, In the presence of gathered for a little extra pocket change in or 2.18 percent citizens and school board Tentative the upcoming year, it might not higher than the members, Jefferson County play out in a way that saves rolled-back rate of Superintendent of Schools millage rates citizens money. 7.0463, or the rate Marianne Arbulu announced that For while the Jefferson that the state the upcoming fiscal year's County School District has kept recommends in millage rate would take a their millage rate below the state order to keep decrease for tax payers – level, both the City of Monticello revenue at the meaning property owners in and Jefferson County have same level as in Jefferson County will be given a approved tentative millage rates the previous fiscal bit of a tax break from the school School Board that exceed the state's roll-back year. district in the 2019-2020 year. rate. The council set the budget at $8,177, 816, a According to Arbulu, the below state level The state-mandated roll-back number that reflects the general fund, water and total millage rate that will be rate, which is defined as the sewer fund and grant revenue. levied during this school year City of Monticello millage rate that is necessary in A perusal of the budget figures shows that will be less than the state- order for the governing board to exceeds state level millage rate of 7.2 mills is expected to raise mandated roll back rate by 1.85 generate the same amount of $635,100 in property taxes in the coming fiscal percent. money it raised during the prior Jefferson County year, which begins Tuesday, Oct. 1. The millage rate for the fiscal year. The total projected budget for the general fund 2019-2020 school year, when exceeds state level The City of Monticello's rate and water and sewer fund in Fiscal Year 2019-20 is broken down, will be 3.979 mills is 2.18 above the roll-back rate, $3,747,816, of which the general fund comprises for required local effort – Somerset-purchased services. and Jefferson County is .0797 $2,317,766, and the water and sewer fund nonvoted levy (will raise “The final budget for fiscal above the roll-back rate. comprises the other $1,430,050. $2,607,731); 0.748 mills for 2019-2020, as presented, is in the This means both the council Meanwhile, the city's combined carried forward discretionary millage – nonvoted amount of $9,658,045.65,” in Monticello and the balance is $13,839,993, representing a carried levy (will raise $490,219); and announced Arbulu. commission in Jefferson can be forward balance of $690,063 from the general fund 1.500 mills for local capital Board Chairwoman Shirley expected to make a little more and a carried forward balance of $13,149,930 from improvement tax (will raise Washington called for questions money in the upcoming year – See TAXES page 3 $983,060). and in-put from the public, with but it may be at the expense of Fountain reflects Monticello's past Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc.

A currently little-noticed artifact from Monticello's not- too-distant past may be getting a bit more recognition in the future. Standing largely forgotten and neglected in the shade of the crepe myrtles on the west side of the 1914 Masonic Lodge on South Cherry Street is a water fountain that harkens back to the era of segregation. Commissioner Eugene Hall recently approached the Monticello City Council with a request that the fountain be recognized with a small token. In was his understanding, Hall said, that the fountain had been reserved for the use of black theatre patrons in the days when the Masonic Lodge was a movie house. “It'd be good to identify and acknowledge the fountain with a plaque,” Hall said. ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Laz Aleman, Aug. 20, 2019 Councilman Troy Avera alone responded. Avera Photo from Florida Memory During the era of segregation, African- (State Library and Archives of Florida) said he didn't have a problem with placing a small Americans who attended movies in the local The old movie theatre in Monticello circa the plaque near the fountain to recognize it, so long it theatre reportedly had to go outside to drink 20th Century. See FOUNTAIN page 3 water at this fountain.

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Health...... 8-9 Sports...... 12-13 Classifieds & Legals...... 16 2 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 Viewpoints and Opinions Deb’s Notes Reporter's Corner: Drop a note to: [email protected] What are you looking for, Ms. Washington? • Happy Birthday today to Recently, a could generate hundreds, possibly “I was the first person who graduated Tony Hogg, Maghan school board thousands, for a broke school district. from Howard Middle School.” Malloy, Paul member But Washington's use of the word Shirley Washington's words lead Shepherd and Steven complained of 'animosity' is perhaps a bit strong, in me to believe that, when the citizens Sims! people stirring my opinion. she serves express concern over her • Tom and Terri up 'animosity' Shirley Washington is a child of the actions, she feels they are expressing Dunn will be set up due to their past – of a past that was, undoubtably, a racial animosity towards her. Debbie Snapp interest in time of racial tension and community Shirley Washington's words lead for the Flea Across Columnist school district upheaval. me to believe that she thinks that, when Florida yard sale Ashley Hunter properties, in But today, Washington is a people are concerned over the future of event this weekend, Sept. 13 and 14. Columnist particular, the government official and is tasked with Howard Middle School and the They'll have a large selection of high former elementary and middle schools doing right by Jefferson County's black, Jefferson/Mamie B. Scott Elementary quality Victorian (1800's) era and later that are located in the northeast and and white, families...the very same School, they are disregarding the past antique wicker, lighting, porcelain, southeast side of Monticello. families who elected her into office. of those two schools. framed art, German bisque dolls, doll Elected board member and At the recent school board meeting, When citizens come before the mic accessories, cast iron, doors, decorator chairperson for the board, Shirley Washington brought race into the during Monday night board meetings, fabrics, trims and pillows, lots of smalls, Washington practically outright cried picture. Shirley is tense, coiled for attacks from Christmas items, a utility trailer, a “racism” as the cause of this so-called Washington continued to dredge up her constituents – from the people who Craftsman toolbox and more for sale, in animosity...at the very least, she blamed history in order to give her explanation voted for her. the garage and driveway at 950 E. racial tensions of the past for the for why the people of the present care There is a quote from Zig Ziglar Washington St. current issues of the present. so much about what the district does that goes: “Life is an echo....What you • The Jefferson Senior Citizens “There's more than eyes can see,” with its property. see in others, exists in you.” Center will also be set-up for the Flea Washington claimed when a citizen “Howard [Middle School] was So my question is this, Ms. Across Florida weekend event at 1300 spoke to the board about possibly built across the railroad track, and it Washington, why are you looking, E. Washington St. Come join them with selling the two empty, falling-apart was built for,” Washington puts special intentionally searching for racism in a donation or for a purchase. schools in order to generate money for emphasis on this part, “children of others? Why do you expect animosity • Want to keep your brain sharp a district that has had a tight wallet. color.” for an African-American elected as you age? Research says: Go back to Washington continued, saying: “Those “The people that are so interested official? Why do you believe that any school. More than 1,100 area residents two schools have brought so much in it, they never had any interest in concern in a formerly African- over age 50 are already taking that animosity in this county, more then those two schools. They were just American school means that the advice. They’ll go back to school this anybody would want to deal with.” sitting there, deteriorating. Now they concerned individuals are rebirthing old fall to experience a multitude of intense, Washington was referencing the are the top items on everybody's racism? challenging learning experiences fact that within the last year, the school agenda...so much animosity has been My mother had a saying which she through the Osher Lifelong Learning district has had many citizens offer given to this board. So much division would often use when we came to her concerns that the district's habit of has been among the citizens of this and complained of being treated Institute at Florida State University. All donating and giving-away property was board because of those two schools.” unfairly by someone, or of being area residents over 50 who love to learn a reckless misuse of property that is, Shirley's words were strong...but spoken to in a way we didn't like, she'd are welcome to join them. OLLI’s Fall technically, tax-payer-owned. what she didn't outright say during the remind us that: “You will find whatever Showcase of Classes and Activities, The board has heard plenty from meeting is what prompts my concern. you look for.” where instructors will describe the citizens who wished that the board “I haven't forgotten, and I So, Ms. Washington, what are you dozens of thought-provoking classes, would sell, not give away, property that remember,” Shirley Washington adds. looking for? will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center. The event is free and open to the public. The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. Free parking is available on site. Registration Letters To The Editor for classes begins on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and classes kick off on Monday, Oct. Letters to the Editor are typed word for word, comma for comma, as sent to this newspaper. 7. 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As far as the projected revenue for the coming fiscal STABBING TAXES year in the general fund, a sampling shows $44,300 from page 1 from page 1 coming from the local option fuel tax; $154,000 from the responded to the scene of the the water and sewer fund. one-cent local option sales tax; $195,300 from franchise stabbing and assumed an Of the general fund, a breakdown shows $516,181 is fees (electricity); $238,000 from utility tax (electricity); investigation into the crime. going for general administration; $795,173 for law $117,900 from state shared revenue; $222,900 from the After processing the scene, enforcement; $36,900 for fire control; $280,045 for local ½-cent sales tax; and $250,300 from the interviewing individuals who had garbage pickup and disposal; and $689,467 for streets, garbage/solid waste fee. witnessed or been involved in the parks, cemeteries and animal control. In terms of grants to the general fund, the city is incident and obtaining evidence, On the water and sewer side, the expenses for the looking to receive a $750,000 grant for house investigators determined that there water operation – including personnel and operating costs rehabilitations, $215,000 for the paving of Pearl Street, was ample evidence to arrest – total $408,255; and for the sewer operation, the $100,000 for improvements at the ecological park, and Reginald Walker, Jr. for the crime of personnel and operating costs total $518,777. $200,000 that is listed under miscellaneous, for a total of kidnapping, burglary with person Some of the revenues coming into the water and sewer $1,265,000. assaulted/battered, aggravated fund include $372,700 from water service charges and The budget shows $31,000 allocated for the council battery with deadly weapon, felony sales, $6,250 from water tap fees, $47,500 from late members' salaries, plus $4,500 for council members' travel battery by strangulation and charges, $872,600 from sewer service charges and $4,500 and education expenses; $23,900 for accounting and fleeing/attempting to elude law from sewer tap fees. auditing services; $21,200 for the city attorney's services enforcement. In terms of grants, the water and sewer fund expects and travel; $65,356 for insurance; and $15,000 for the As of press date, Walker $2,500,000 for the installation of solar panels at the repair and maintenance of city hall. continues to be incarcerated at the treatment plant, $175,000 for water main upgrades, The final hearing on the budget and millage rate will Jefferson County Jail, where he is $170,000 for replacement of the old jail lift station and be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16 at City Hall. being held without bond. $250,000 in other sewer funding, for a total of $3,095,000.

Historical Association, offered his organization’s had to sit on benches in the balcony to watch the FOUNTAIN help in bringing about the recognition. movies. She said she wasn't 100-percent certain, from page 1 The rest of the council members more or less but it was her understanding that the water didn't prove controversial in today's social climate. assented to Avera's observations and indicated that fountain had indeed been for the theatre's black “I don't have a problem with it as long as the the request would be considered and likely granted. patrons. language on the plaque doesn't separate us,” Avera Local historian Dee Counts affirms that the Counts noted that the theatre had been briefly said. “I don't want to do anything that's divisive.” building was a movie theatre from the 1920s to the reopened in the 1970s, but by then there wasn't a Jack Carswell, with the Jefferson County 1960s. During the era, she says, African Americans market for its B-movie offerings, she said. Fake officer alert: Florida residents warned of FDLE scam Story submitted by Florida Office anyone would impersonate law enforcement, or gift card as payment. of the Attorney General especially one of our state law enforcement • Be wary of anyone who reaches out on social agencies—FDLE. Not only are scams like this illegal, media pretending to be someone in military service or Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a they make citizens question real law enforcement law enforcement and asking for financial assistance Consumer Alert to warn Floridians about an imposter efforts. Please be on the look-out for these types of • Never provide personal or financial information scam spoofing Florida Department of Law imposter scams and report fraud to FDLE, local law over the phone or via email in response to a Enforcement (FDLE) phone numbers. Imposter scams enforcement or my office at (866) 9NO-SCAM.” solicitation. often involve spoofing, the practice of using Other common imposter scams include • Contact the appropriate government agency or technology to disguise the name and number impersonating federal agencies such as the Internal requesting entity before paying for a government displayed on caller ID. Imposters use spoofing to Revenue Service, the Social Security Administration service and verify whether the charge is necessary and create the appearance that a law enforcement agency, or a representative of a utility or phone company. actually payable to the government entity. or other government entity with authority, is making a • Know that the IRS and law enforcement request. In this case, the imposters want targets to To avoid falling victim to an imposter scam: agencies will never call threatening arrest unless believe FDLE requires immediate payment or the • Do not automatically trust the number listed on payment is immediately made. target will face legal ramifications. caller ID. Report any suspicious activity to the Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “As • Be wary of any individual who calls or emails Attorney General’s Office by calling 1(866) 9NO- Florida’s Attorney General, I am infuriated that asking or demanding a money wire, prepaid debit card SCAM or by visiting MyFloridaLegal.com. ‘Assault weapon’ ban would cost $26.9 million; its registry millions more to build, defend in court

John Haughey backed by the political committee Ban gun owners and constitutional scholars tax loss would be offset by redirected The Center Square Assault Weapons NOW (BAWN), certain to be challenged in court. spending,” she said, adding the would prohibit possession of “assault “If the amendment goes on the projected loss in revenues would have a Adopting a constitutional weapons” but includes a grandfather ballot and is passed, people will be “minimal” impact on the state’s roughly amendment to ban “assault weapons” as clause that would allow those who own required to either turn in those firearms $90 billion budget. proposed in a prospective 2020 ballot them before it goes into effect to keep or register them with the FDLE – so “Assault weapon” ban proponents measure could annually cost Florida’s them – but to register them with the they can make you turn them in later,” said the measure would save taxpayers economy $26.9 million, including FDLE within a year of the measure’s NRA Lobbyist Marion Hammer said money in reducing medical costs, police $12.25 million in reduced sales and adoption. Thursday in an NRA Alert. “The only responses and demands for mental corporate income taxes, and another $3 To get the measure on the 2020 reason for government to register your health services generated by mass million a year to maintain a registry of ballot, Miami-based BAWN needs to guns is to take your guns.” shootings. “grandfathered” semi-automatics. present 766,200 verified voter DLE Director of External Affairs They cited Pacific Institute for Those are projections from the signatures to the state’s Division of Ron Draa told the panel Tuesday the $4 Research and Evaluation health Financial Impact Estimating Elections by Feb. 1, 2020. As of million estimate to establish the registry economist Ted Miller’s study on the Conference (FIEC), a panel of state Thursday, it had submitted 105,110. and $3 million annually to maintain it costs of firearms injuries for more than economists tasked with gauging the The vagaries in defining “assault was tentative at best because the agency two decades, noting in 2016 he financial impacts of proposed weapon” in the ballot language could does not know, exactly, what types and estimated in a PBS interview that the constitutional amendments, following outlaw a wide range of semi- how many types of “assault weapons” cost of the Orlando’s Pulse nightclub hearings in Tallahassee, including on automatics, critics say, which is among would be affected by the ban. mass murder was about $385 million Tuesday and Thursday. reasons why Florida Attorney General “When you are talking about a gun when victims’ medical care, police The FIEC calculated estimated Ashley Moody has asked the state registry,” he said, “you are talking about response and “the dollar value of the losses in sales taxes from reduced Supreme Court to block the ballot potentially millions of guns.” lives lost” was factored in. “assault weapon,” ammunition, and initiative. The ballot measure requires the Baker said Miller’s PBS comments accessory purchases, as well as “It’s deceitful and misleading,” FDLE to build the registry within 30 were conjecture and that FIEC reviewed corresponding declines in gross Moody said about the language. “This days of adoption, which he said would his study, but could not extract domestic production, jobs – 1,600 in particular amendment would mislead be “impossible” to do. “Florida-specific” data from it. 2021 – and related impacts on voters into thinking they were banning “Depending on what the She said the economic impact of government contracts and tourism a specific type of firearm when, in fact, Legislature determines a registration the proposed “assault weapons” ban on Thursday in presenting its financial they were banning virtually every long system would look like, it could take up law enforcement, corrections and courts impact statement on the proposed gun including those that have been to a year and a half,” Draa said. was “indeterminate.” constitutional amendment. passed down from generation to During Thursday’s presentation, While court cases related to the use On Tuesday, the panel projected it generation in Florida.” Office of Economic and Demographic of “assault weapons” would likely would cost the Florida Department of Moody also argued the ballot Research Coordinator Amy Baker said decline, the measure also would create a Law Enforcement (FDLE) $4 million to language "requires registration of the estimated $58 million in reduced third-degree felony charge for people establish a registry of “assault assault weapons lawfully possessed" sales tax and other revenues the state who violate the ban. weapons” owned before the ban goes but doesn't clearly inform voters that would incur by 2025 will likely be “We don’t know how that would into effect and $3 million a year to owners of “assault weapons” would trimmed by those dollars being used to net against each other,” Baker said. “We maintain it. have to register their personal weapons make other taxable purchases. don’t even have a direction on that The prospective ballot proposal, with the FDLE – anathema for many “More than half of the direct sales- one.” 4 • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL A mission of giving: CERT volunteers bring aid to hurricane victims Ashley Hunter first aid. ECB Publishing, Inc. The teen CERT responders were given Hurricane Michael may be almost a year in the past, but for many of the their first task when Spear residents of the hurricane-torn Florida Panhandle, life is still far from normal. reached out the Jefferson Despite that fact that many homes west of Leon County are still covered in County Sheriff's Office to tarps and there are still tent cities in some of the communities that were destroyed request their assistance in by the October 2018 hurricane, the start of the 2019-2020 school year means transporting the collected students are returning to school despite the face of struggling in post-hurricane school clothing and seeing survival. that it was placed in the “There have been so many donation drives for hands of a distribution back-to-school supplies,” said Roxanne Spear, agent in Florida's Bay director of the Jefferson and Leon County County. Rainbows Edge Center. Despite the fact that her Without a second organization is the local expert in equine rescue thought, Carroll agreed to and rehabilitation, Spear's group was heavily help and put Jefferson Photo Courtesy of Rainbows Edge involved in missions of aid for animals and County's CERT volunteers “Boxes and boxes” of school clothes were people alike following Hurricane Michael. to the task. brought to Hurricane Michael victims in Youngstown, Fla., on Friday, Aug. 23. This mis- Spear pointed out that while multiple On Friday, Aug. 23, sion was organized in joint by the Rainbows Edge groups in Florida ensured that students who Paula Carroll, three adult Center and the Jefferson County Emergency lived in the hurricane-impacted areas would CERT volunteers and two Management CERT volunteers. be prepared for their new school year with teen CERT volunteers books, bags and supplies, she had yet to see a transported a truck and trailer full of clothing to Bay County, where they were met fundraising and donation drive to gather school with a local individual who would see that they clothing was properly distributed clothes for the returning students. throughout the hurricane-torn community. So Spear and her organization stepped “It was boxes and boxes of clothing,” said Carroll. The group brought over a forward to fill the need and collect school completely filled enclosed trailer of clothing and also managed to fill Carroll's truck clothing for students who were heading back to with youth school clothes. school despite their hurricane-impacted lives. According to Carroll, while a majority of hurricane victims have healed and are While Spear did the work organization the moving forward, some of the North Florida panhandle – almost a year after clothing drive, it was the hard work of Jefferson Hurricane Michael – is still living in tents. County's Community Emergency Response Team For the families whose homes are gone, knowing that their children will have (CERT) that successfully concluded fresh, clean school clothes to wear to class can mean a lot. Photo Courtesy of Rainbows Edge the clothing drive. “This was just something good to be involved in,” concludes Carroll. Two young CERT volunteers carry CERT responders are educated bags and boxes of clothes during the While outreach to other communities is part of what CERT volunteers can be Jefferson County Emergency Manage- volunteers who are prepared to handle called upon to do, there is also a lot that the adult and youth volunteers will have to ment and Rainbows Edge Center emergency in the event that a natural keep them busy during natural disasters in Jefferson County. school clothing project. disaster takes place. CERT volunteers CERT volunteers can be expected to help run the disaster shelter in the event of are typically trained in basis disaster a natural disaster that requires people to leave their homes and find safety response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and elsewhere, might be asked to assist in search and rescue pursuits with local law disaster medical operations. enforcement and respond to emergencies that impact Jefferson County. In Jefferson County, the CERT program is operated out of the Jefferson County Currently, there are 21 adult CERT volunteers registered with the JCEM and 10 Sheriff Office's Division of Emergency Management (JCEM) and is under the wing youth volunteers – and Paula Carroll is looking to grow the program. of Emergency Management Director Paula Carroll. Individuals who are interested in learning more or joining the Community Starting on Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Jefferson County CERT program held a new Emergency Response Team can contact Jefferson County Emergency Management series of classes to train a new wave of volunteers – including several minors. at (850) 342-0211. Despite their young age, these teen and pre-teen CERT volunteers are equipped to handle several light aspects of disaster preparedness, emergency response and Adoptables: Loki

The Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center is a no-kill humane society that gives a place for the animals of Jefferson County to live until they find their forever homes. The center is located at 2123 E. Washington St., in Monticello, and can be reached at (850) 342-0244. The adoption center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday and is closed on Tuesday. Visit the Jefferson County Humane Society, Inc. on Facebook. Call or visit them today for information about adoptions, volunteering opportunities, fostering an animal, or current donation needs!

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, September 4, 2019 Named after the mischievous Norse god, this gorgeous golden pit/lab mix, Loki, is a clumsy, lovable pooch is who is looking for a place to call his own. At about 60 pounds, Loki is the perfect mid-size dog for a family who is looking for a playmate and pet. Loki is a little over two years old and absolutely loves people. In fact, Loki loves people so much that he prefers to be the star-pet in the home and doesn't get along well with other dogs or cats. This sweet boy loves kids, however, and is ready to give kisses to anyone he meets. Loki is an active dog and is always ready for a game of fetch or tug-of-war and would make a great running partner for an athletically-minded owner. Is your home the haven that this golden boy is looking for? Call the Wolf Creek staff today to arrange a visit! JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 • 5 COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] OR (850) 997-3568

September 13 hunting for those hidden treasures. Washington St. Rotary Club meets at 12 p.m. on Fridays at the September 14 September 15 Chamber for a meeting, program and lunch. For Public Library staff will host a story-time session Faith & Worship Ministries, 7337-A Old Lloyd Rd., more information contact Frank Stone at (407) 461- outdoors at the Jefferson Arms Apartments. There will host a Family & Friends Day at 11 a.m. on 9593. will be stories, music, games and crafts every second Sunday with the guest ministry of Dr. Sinclair and September 13 Saturday of the month (weather permitting) at 11 Elect Lady Josephine Madry and the New Bethel Monticello Jamboree Band performs music for a.m. Missionary Baptist Church of Perry. All are welcome dancing every Friday night at 7 p.m. at 625 S. Water September 14 to arrive with five and praise God together, in the St. Everyone is welcome to come to dance, listen to Scarlet O’Hatters of the Red Hat Society meet at name of Jesus. Rev. Ronald L. Rackley, Sr., church some of the finest music, enjoy door prizes, soft 11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month at a pastor. drinks, snacks, and just enjoy some fun and location of their choosing for a program of fun and September 15 camaraderie with neighbors and friends. This is a games and a luncheon meal. Contact Queen Mum Mt. Morilla Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate nonprofit charitable event. Donations are accepted. Sherry Burnard at (850) 242-2305 for more the 10th anniversary of its pastor, Rev. Louise For questions or concerns contact Darlene Aldrich at information. Wallace, at 3 p.m. on Sunday with Bishop Judson (850) 556-5218. September 14 Duval, Sr. and the New Revelation Church of Christ September 13, 14 Jefferson Arts will have in the gallery for public in charge of the afternoon worship service. For more Fall Flea Across Florida Yard Sale is scheduled for viewing "New Works" by local artist Melinda information, contact Sister Tess Knight at (850) 545- Friday and Saturday and is a great way for your club Copper, through Wednesday, Oct. 2, during regular 5904. or organization to raise money. There is no fee to gallery hours, on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 September 15 participate, all it requires is a legal place to have your a.m. to 2 p.m., or call (850) 997-3311 for an Cub Scout Pack 803, for boys and girls ages 6-10, sale. Thousands of people travel across Highway 90 appointment. The Arts is located at 575 W. meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at The Eagle's Nest, 1085 S. Water St. Contact Troop Leader Phil Smith at (850) 342-0196 or (850) 509-1873. September 15 Monticello Church of the Nazarene is hosting a Blue Grass Gospel Service on Sunday, at 10:30 a.m. featuring local musicians Mike Purvis on the banjo, Frances Wise Gillyard Frank Purvis on the bass, Jason Freeland on the Frances Wise Gillyard was born on July 15, Tremelody Robinson; two sisters, Shirley (Walter) guitar and Heath Bass on the drums. 1943, to Joseph Wise and Willmon Franklin Wise in Frazier, of Bridgeville, Del., and Ella (Allen) September 16 Snowhill, Md. Frances was raised in Maryland and George of Richmond, Va.; one brother, Joseph Wise American Legion Post 234 meets at 5 p.m. on the attended public schools there. Leroy and Frances Jr., of Bridgeville; brother-in-law (James) Wanda third Monday of the month at the Teen Center on Wise Gillyard were joined in Holy Matrimony in Gillyard Sr. of Live Oak, Fla.; two sister-in-laws, Tiger Lane. For more information contact January of 1960. They were married for 58 years, Genita West and Benita Williams, both of Ft. Commander Mack Benjamin at (850) 997-5977. until the death of Leroy on Dec. 19, 2018. Frances Lauderdale, Fla., and Mary Hodge, of Atlanta, Ga.; September 16 was a loving house wife and mother. On Friday, 55 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, Jefferson County Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2019, God Almighty called Sister Frances great-great grandchildren and other relatives and Mondays at the health department annex, 1175 W. Gillyard home for her eternal rest. friends. Washington St., for a program and meeting. For more Cherishing Frances’ precious life and memories Hagan Funeral Service, located at 175 N. information contact Lion Gary at (850) 766-1164. are her children: Miranda (Rodney) Gilley, Leroy Railroad St., in Monticello, is in charge of the September 17 Wise (Dorothy) Gillyard Jr., George (Margaret) arrangements. Jefferson County Humane Society general meeting at Gillyard, David (Lawanda) Gillyard, and Ezekiel Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at Wolf Gillyard, all of Monticello, Fla.; Donald (Katrina) Saturday, Sept. 14, at Memorial M.B. Church. Creek Pet Adoption Center, 2123 E. Washington St. Gillyard and Kevin (Tameka) Gillyard, both of Public viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Call (850) 342-0244 for more information or to Lake City, Fla.; a devoted granddaughter/caretaker, Sept 13, at Hagan Funeral Service. volunteer. 6 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 Community News Julianne Shoup Dinkel Jefferson County Extension Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent MLK Community Center to (850) 342-0187 • [email protected] host youth summit on Sept. 28 Start planning for Debbie Snapp at the MLK Center. ECB Publishing, Inc. This free event will be a day filled with fun and holiday spending empowerment, especially for youth who are between Significant Youth Inc. and the Martin Luther King the ages of seven to 18. Only 75 days until Thanksgiving, 100 days until Hanukkah, 103 days until Christmas and 109 days until Community Center Inc. are pleased to announce that Jefferson County youth will be engaged in a New Year’s: the holiday season is rapidly approaching, they will be presenting their “Lit 4 Success” Youth variety of activities, including role-playing exercises, and along with the fun and family come extra expenses. Summit on Saturday, Sept. 28. choir and dance workshops, and much more. The holidays mean extra spending on gifts, travel, The summit will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Significant Youth Inc. and the Martin Luther charitable giving, decorations, and food for special meals. King Community Center Inc. are asking for as much If you haven’t planned ahead for those expenses, it community involvement as possible for this event, as St. Rilla M.B. Church can mean swiping the credit card to cover it. The average it will help encourage the community’s young people Lloyd, Florida American spends around $1,000 for the holidays. With to come out for a day filled with food, fun, games, three months to go, saving back $333 each month is Rev. James F.F. Mack, Pastor music, dance and open dialogue for all attending. easier than taking the hit all at once. For more information, contact Tina Johnson at Here are some tips for handling those holiday Oldest Male Member (850) 294-4081 or Charles Parrish at (850) 997-3760. expenses: The MLK Community Center is located at 100 • Create a plan. Just the way a spending plan for Dies At 89 King St., in Monticello. your usual expenses helps you keep spending under control, creating a budget for your holiday expenses can WILLIAM BARRINGTON help you keep expenses down and know where your (Eatonville, Florida) money is going. Create a list of who you plan to purchase *Born: October 31, 1929 gifts for and set a budget for each person. If you are (Lloyd, Florida) traveling, estimate your expenses for gas, hotels, and *Died: August 24, 2019 extra meals eating out. Total up your expenses and divide by three to figure out how much you need to set aside *Funeral: September 7, 2019 each month. Tennessee Extension has a worksheet Macedonia M.B. Church available to help you plan online at Eatonville, Florida extension.tennessee.edu/VanBuren/FCS/ Holiday%20Planning%20Worksheet.pdf. Childhood PPeeers Bid FFaarewell • Cut back on gifts. We don’t want to forget that ultimately the time spent with family during the holidays 1929 Infant Roster is the most important gift we can give. If you are trying to LLOYD, FLORIDA cut back on gifts, consider drawing names and doing a gift exchange. You could create a fun gift trading or 1 Barrington, William (Died: 2019) unwrapping game to do together. Some families cut out 2 Blake, Wise (Died: 2018) gifts altogether and instead take a trip together or spend 3 Hightower, Dorothy money on an activity everyone can experience together. Make gifts instead of purchasing them. A thoughtful 4 Hills, Earnest (Died:(DDied: 1996) handmade gift can many times mean just as much or more 5 Lawrence, Earnest than a purchased gift. Consider artwork, baked goods, or 6 Lawrence, Hoover (Died: 2019) gift certificates for car washes or home cooked meals. Bargain Shop – Ahead of Time. 7 Norton, Millie • This is an obvious Photo Courtesy of Carolyn Reams tip, but if you leave shopping until the last minute you 8 Richardson, Mable (Died: 2012) In this photo, Lucreaty Clark watches while aren’t very likely to get the best bargains. If you are 9 Williams, Sarah (Died: 2014) three-year-old Kirk Reams (who now serves as thinking ahead about who you need to shop for you can the Jefferson County Clerk of the Court) plays take advantage of sales and also help spread out the gift in one of Clark's white oak baskets, for which *Compilator: Rosa Bassa (Lloyd, Florida) expense throughout the year. she was so well known. The photo was taken • Join the Holiday Club. If your financial institution *First Cousin of Ho oover Lawrence by Carolyn Reams, Kirk Reams' mother. has a special Christmas Club or holiday savings account, take advantage of it. • Be Realistic. Aim to keep holiday spending within your means. Don’t make purchases on credit cards you won’t be able to pay off in full when the bill arrives. Try to keep expectations realistic for yourself and also those you may be giving to. Maybe you purchase one nice gift instead of several gifts. Or you purchase one item and make another. Talking it over ahead of time with the family to set spending limits or rules for gift exchanges can help get everyone on the same page so there won’t be misunderstandings or hurt feelings later. For more information on health and wealth or upcoming classes contact the UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension Office at (850) 342-0187. Upcoming Extension events: Big Bend Pesticide Series Training, Sept. 16-19, beginning at 8:45 a.m. each morning. Backyard Gardening Series, Sept. 19 and 26, at 6 p.m. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 • 7

Sheriff warns about NOTICE OF fuel pump skimmers PROPOSED TAX INCREASE

The City of Monticello, Florida, has tentatively adopted a measure to increase its property tax levy.

Last year’s property tax levy: A. Initially proposed tax levy...... $653,630

B. Less tax reductions due to Value Adjustment Board and other assessment changes...... $2,383

Photo Courtesy of Catherine McNeill, September 10, 2019 Jefferson County Sheriff Mac McNeill was invited to speak to the C. Actual property tax levy...... $651,247 American Legion members about gas pump skimmers and other personal safety measures during the Legion's monthly September meeting. Debbie Snapp This year’s proposed tax levy...... $668,232 ECB Publishing, Inc.

Jefferson County Sheriff Mac McNeill was the speaker for the September All concerned citizens are invited to attend a meeting of the local American Legion Post 49. public hearing on the tax increase to be held Sheriff McNeill spoke to Legion members and their guests about gas pump skimmers and other personal safety measures that can be initiated to protect on: ourselves at home and on the road. A spaghetti dinner was prepared and served by the members, including the Monday, September 16, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. Legion, Auxiliary Unit and Sons of the American Legion. The Auxiliary announced an indoors/outdoors yard sale that will be at scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Otto M. Walker City Hall, 245 S. Mulberry St. Post 49, which is located at 1065 S. Water St. To reserve a table location for your group during this yard sale, Contact Monticello, Florida Committee Chairperson Diana Mulhearn at (850) 510-0920. Table spots cost $15. American Legion Post 49, Sons of the American Legion and American A FINAL DECISION on the proposed tax Legion Auxiliary Unit 49 meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each increase and the budget will be made at this month at the Otto M. Walker Post, for dinner and a meeting. Contact Post Commander Ken Faircloth at (850) 509-2628 or Secretary Debbie Snapp at hearing. (850) 997-0901 for more information. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 8. 8 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 Health & Wellness Calendar [email protected] or (850) 997-3568 Mondays/Thursdays/Saturdays/Sundays Third Tuesday AA meeting at 8 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, at the Christ Tobacco Free Florida Group Meeting at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday at the Jefferson Episcopal Church Annex, 425 N. Cherry St. For more information call (850) 251- County R.J. Bailar Public Library. Learn how to develop a successful quit plan. 0278. Learn to live without tobacco. Quit your way. Help is free! Call (850) 224-9340 or Mondays [email protected]. Breastfeeding Support Classes at 11 a.m. on Mondays at the Health Department First Thursday Annex, 1255 W. Washington St. For more information call (850) 342-0170. Tobacco Free Florida Group Meeting at 1 p.m. on the first Thursday at the Health Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays Department annex, 1255 W. Washington St. Learn how to develop a successful quit AA meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Lloyd Woman’s plan. Learn to live without tobacco. Quit your way. Help is free! Call (850) 224- Club, located on Old Lloyd Road. For more information, call (850) 251-0278. 9340 or [email protected]. Fourth Monday Fridays Monticello Support Group meets from 12 to 1 p.m. quarterly on the fourth Monday Monticello Jamboree Band performs music for dancing every Friday night at 7 p.m. at the R.J. Bailar Public Library. Alzheimer’s Project, Inc. is a non-profit at 625 S. Water St. Everyone is welcome to come to dance, listen to some of the organization extending a warm supportive welcome to caregivers. Questions and finest music, enjoy door prizes, soft drinks, snacks, and just enjoy some fun and comments may be relayed to Rural Outreach Manager Stephanie Pollack at (850) camaraderie with neighbors and friends. This is a nonprofit charitable event. 386-2778 or alzheimersproject.org. This is a free program offering a time of sharing Donations are accepted. For questions or concerns contact Darlene Aldrich at (850) and learning with each other. Bring another caregiver with you. 556-5218. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Are you at risk?

Article Courtesy of Chelsey McCoy, MBA, CWWS, Human Services Program Specialist

Out of every 100 American men, roughly 13 will get prostate cancer. All men are at risk for prostate cancer, and age is the most common risk factor. You are more at risk if you have a family history of prostate cancer or are African-American. Symptoms of Prostate Cancer • Weak or interrupted urine flow • Difficulty starting urination • Difficulty emptying the bladder completely • Blood in the urine or semen • Frequent urination, especially at night • Pain or burning during urination • Pain in your back, hips, or pelvis that doesn’t subside If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor immediately. Keep in mind these symptoms could be caused by other conditions, but it is important to seek medical attention. Screening for Prostate Cancer There is no standard test to screen for prostate cancer. Two commonly recommended tests for screening are: • A Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test. This is a blood test that measures the level of PSA in the blood. This is a substance made by the prostate. The levels of PSA in the blood can be higher in men who have prostate cancer. • Digital rectal examination (DRE), which is an examination performed by a health care provider to feel the prostate for anything abnormal, such as cancer. Should You Schedule a Prostate Cancer Screening? Men between the age of 55 and 69 should make individual decisions about being screened for prostate cancer with a PSA test. You and your doctor should consider the following before scheduling a screening: • If you have a family history of prostate cancer. • If you are African-American. • If you have other medical conditions that may make it difficult for you to be treated for prostate cancer if it is found, or that may make you less likely to benefit from screening. A local resident who is a 12-year prostate cancer survivor would like you to know the importance of prostate cancer awareness and screenings. “Every man should get a PSA screening, especially if any family members have a history of prostate issues. The screening is no big deal, just a simple blood test. My prostate cancer was a very aggressive form, and I wouldn’t be here today had I not received regular PSA screenings. Prostate cancer can be treated and cured. Talk to your doctor about it.” –Pat Blair For more information on Prostate Cancer Awareness, contact the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County at (850) 342-0170 ext. 1228. Denntttuuurre WWeeaarrer? Moutthh Pain? Crreeative Denturree Solutions • Improved Smile • Increased Confidence • Better Dental Health & Greater Comfort • Dentures, Partials, Implants, On-Site Denture Lab FFrrreeeA ddjjusttmments ffoor 1 YYeear Same Day Service On: Dentures, Acrylic Partials, Repairs & Extractions Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by Appointment Now Practicing General Dentistry! US Hwwyy 319 ((bbetween TTaallllahassee & TThhomasvviiilllllee)) 1.5 Miilles Norrtthofthe FFLL & GA State Line CALL 229-377-6588 or 800-521-7275 BeachtonD ent al .com

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Sherika Merritt issues. Her job is to greet the answering the telephones. patients, check them in for their Merritt is the daughter of Julia office visit and make sure they are Wesley. She was born and raised in checked out properly with all the Monticello. She has two young information they will need. She children who both attend Jefferson works closely with the staff so they Somerset. Sherika Merritt is one of the 2005, it was one of her teachers who can offer the patient the best in “If I was to give instruction to a front desk clerks employed by the suggested she go into the field of health care services. She loves her young person on their future,” she Florida Health Department Jefferson dentistry. Her thoughts were to job and what she does every day. says. “I would tell them to do what County. She's worked for the continue her education in law. She also does general office they love and follow through with department since 2008 when she was She studied dentistry and health tasks, like typing, filing and their education.” hired as a dental assistant. When the at Tallahassee Community College, dental department was phased out a and when the opening for a dental few years ago, there was a need for assistant at the health department someone to work the front desk, and opened, she applied and began her she rose to the challenge. career. When Merritt graduated from She loves working with people Jefferson County High School in and helping them with their health

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, August 7, 2019 Sherika Merritt is one of the front desk clerks at the Jefferson County Health Department. Department of Health is scheduled for construction

Article Courtesy of Lisa Hayes

Portions of the Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) will be under construction beginning on Monday, Sept. 23, and will continue through January 2020. During this time, DOH–Jefferson will remain open for business during its regular business hours. However, the front parking lot and the front entrance will be closed. Signs will direct patrons to use Pointsetta Avenue to access the side parking lot and side entrance. Pointsetta Avenue is located to the east of the DOH– Jefferson clinic building. The staff and administration thank you for your patience while the renovations are completed. We look forward to the completion of the refurbishment, which will enable all staff to work together in one building. For questions or concerns, contact Lisa Hayes, MSW OMC Manager, at lisa.hayes @flhealth.gov or (850) 879-0683.

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the knowledge she had been given

from her parents when it came to Weaving cutting the white oak strips and then  weaving the basket. Due to her craftsmanship and the past artistic ability when it came to creating her hand-woven baskets, Clark became known as a folk artist into the for historic Florida culture. Plantations were fading in Sept. 13, 1939 present prominence throughout Southern 28 boys reported for football Culture, but during Clark's younger practice, “the largest and greenest squad

years, cotton production and 80YEARS Monticello had ever had.” Coach The life story of plantation life continued to remain at ago Herbert Phillips announced ten games a temporary height. 1939 to be played. While her basketmaking brought Lucreaty Clark, Clark recognition as an artist, the Sept. 13, 1949 skill she had acquired in weaving Monticello lost a close game to Lee Lamont's basket weaver was one that had been necessary 70YEARS 2-1 in the first of a three-game series. J. during her childhood on plantations Nobles allowed only three hits as his Susie Reams and farms. ago 1949 team lost and led the hitting with two in ECB Publishing, Inc. Even after the plantations were four trips. all closed, Clark continued to make Lucreaty Clark was born on baskets in the same fashion she Feb. 9, 1903, in Jefferson County learned from her family, but as Clark Sept. 13, 1959 Perry Moss Fla., where she remained as a grew old, she realized that no one 60YEARS , head football coach at lifelong resident in the Lamont would know how to weave white oak ago Florida State University, was the area. baskets once she was gone. For 1959 speaker at the Quarterback Club meeting. During her childhood in many years, Clark worried about Jefferson County, Clark grew up in who would carry on the traditional Sept. 13, 1969 a large family of sixteen and was basket weaving technique that had Groundbreaking ceremonies were the youngest sibling. been passed down for generations of 50YEARS recently held at Elizabeth Baptist Her parents lived and worked African American families. ago Church for construction of a pastorium. on a plantation in Jefferson County, “I got a little grandson. I told 1969 Mary Bassett, daughter of Mr. and and taught young Lucreaty Clark him, he ought to try to learn this,” Mrs. Wilmer Bassett, Jr., of Monticello, have been how to make sturdy baskets from said Clark in an interview. “Ain't chosen as group leaders for Freshman Orientation at natural fibers in the forests of their found nobody that does these Randolph Macon Woman’s College. home county. These baskets would baskets, but me…. I said, well, it'll The “Buzbee Girls” provided entertainment at the be used on the plantation, many be gone when I'm gone.” annual membership meeting of the Jefferson County times holding freshly picked cotton So, Clark taught her grandson, Farm Bureau. or garden vegetables. Alphonso Jennings, when he was a The basket weaving technique teenager the art of basket weaving in that Clark learned had been passed the traditional way she had learned. Sept. 13, 1979 down to her by her parents, who, in In 1983, Jennings put together 4YEARS0 Banning motors on Lake turn, learned the technique from the skills he had learned from his ago Miccosukee during duck hunting their own parents. grandmother as well as Clark's skills 1979 season might have been a good idea, but Lucreaty Clark's grandparents of her own and put the basket as a practical matter, it failed. had been former slaves at the weaving technique into the Florida Gadsden County industrial search expert, Jack Rindell Plantation, which was Folklife Apprenticeship Program. Strickland, will be the special guest at the industrial located near Monticello, and her Clark continued to gain meeting set for 7 p.m. today at the Woman’s Club. parents had remained on the recognition for her basket weaving plantation grounds as tenant up until her death, as she was Sept. 13, 1989 farmers. awarded the Florida Folk Heritage Representative Allen Boyd was In order to create her hand- Award in 1985. While she was well- 3YEARS0 among about 25 bikers who peddled their weaved baskets, Clark would find a known for her basket weaving, the way from Tallahassee to Yankeetown last Florida Division of Historical ago white oak tree. The white oak splits 1989 week in a Lions Club-sponsored bike-a- were naturally flexible and soft, Resources notes that she maintained thon to help the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches. unlike other woods. The tree had to a wide repertoire of traditional Herbert Rand, the son of H.C. and Josie Rand of be the just the right size when it African American songs, games and was cut down. After removing folk knowledge essential to rural life. Monticello and the professor of theatre arts at Sweet barks and limbs, Clark used a froe The Florida Division of Briar College, has been awarded a Fulbright research and hammer to split the wood into Historical Resources says that fellowship for the ‘89-‘90 school year. smaller pieces. She cut pieces down Lucreaty Clark was a “remarkable Army Reserve Private John Barrett has graduated the correct thickness using a knife representative of an era that seems from the ammunition specialist course at the U.S. Army and practiced hands, and scraped very far away today.” Missile and Munitions Center and School, Redstone the slices smooth. This process In 1986, at the age of 83, Arsenal, Ala. would sometimes take days to Lucreaty Clark passed away. Barry Lane, owner of Full Cry Farm in finish, even for a medium-sized Keeping his grandmother's Monticello, won the celebrated High Jump competition basket. heritage alive, Alphonso Jennings of the Vermont Equestrian Festival held each year. Lane, Clark never followed a plan or continued to teach her traditional riding the 17-hand Dutchbred horse “Potluck”, cleared an had any particular measurement in craft of basket weaving in obstacle set at six feet, eight inches. mind when she created her strips Photos Courtesy of The Florida Division workshops and school programs The third transformation of a South Jefferson Street and baskets – instead, she relied on of Historical Resources even after her death. storefront this year has resulted in Blossman Gas now occupying space used by an equipment rental dealer and, more recently, Coastal Plains Co-op. Jefferson Nursing Center Activities Director Al Ganzy crowned 85-year-old Helen Davis queen, and Activities Assistant Catheryn Saffo crowned 76-year- old Autley Brooks king, as a part of Nursing Home Resident Week. Aucilla Christian Academy bid a fond farewell to fourth-grade teacher Beulah Brinson during their PTO meeting in August, where she was presented with a dozen roses. Linda Smith, owner of Linda’s United 500, has been awarded a U-Haul dealership and is offering the full line of rental equipment for do-it-yourself household movers.

Sept. 13, 1999 West Point Cadet Chad Roe, son of George and Judy Roe of Monticello, 2YEARS0 has received the Silver Star at the U.S. ago Military Academy. 1999 The Mignonette Garden Circle held its organizational meeting Wednesday at the home of Evangel Cooksey, longtime member. Minnie Cooksey celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday at Brynwood Center, with a quiet get together of her family.

Sept. 13, 2009 Henry Westmoreland, IV, a 13- year-old from Wacissa, finished 31st in YEARS10 the world and 19th in the US at the US ago Kid/Teen World golf Championship in 2009 July against 140 competitors. He is the son of Victi and Henry Westmoreland, III. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 • 11 Local Crime News Crime Beat: recent felony arrests

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Kenneth Nealy – August 19 Kenneth Jerome Nealy, 33, of Monticello, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 19 by Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Cpl. Bethea after Nealy was discovered to be driving with a revoked license. According to the report issued by the JCSO, Cpl. Bethea conducted a traffic stop on a blue Chevrolet pickup truck (driven by Kenneth Nealy) after observing the truck fail to stop at the stop sign located at Old Lloyd Road and Highway 90. After explaining the reason for the traffic stop to the truck's driver, Cpl. Bethea requested the driver's license. Kenneth Jerome Nealy informed Cpl. Bethea that he did not have a license, but provided his Nealy name and date of birth for identification. Using the provided information, Cpl. Bethea ran Nealy's name and date of birth through the Electronic License and Vehicle Information System (ELVIS) and discovered that Nealy had, at one time, possessed an out-of-state driver's license. Upon Cpl. Bethea's request, Jefferson County Dispatch ran Nealy's information through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Dispatch informed Cpl. Bethea that Nealy's driver's license was no longer valid, as it had been revoked. Equipped with that information, Cpl. Bethea returned to Nealy's vehicle and asked him to step out so that the two could speak. Nealy complied, and Cpl. Bethea explained that since Nealy's license had been revoked and he'd been found illegally operating a motor vehicle, Cpl. Bethea was going to have to place him under arrest. Nealy was placed in handcuffs and transported to the Jefferson County Jail, where he was booked with the charge of driving with a suspended or revoked license – habitual offender.

Davis Sego – August 19 Davis Sego, 64, of Lloyd, Fla., was arrested by JCSO Cpl. Bethea on Monday, Aug. 19 after Sego violated the terms of his probation. According to the warrant that called for Sego's arrest, Sego had previously been charged with three counts of lewd or lascivious molestation in November of 2006. As a result of that charge, Sego had been placed on sex offender probation. However, Sego violated the terms of that probation in July of 2019 after failing to follow the rules of his mandated electronic monitoring; Sego's Probation Officer reported that on Monday, July 15, they received a bracelet-gone alarm Davis Sego from Sego's monitoring device. As such, a warrant calling for Sego's arrest was released and then sealed by Circuit Court Judge Caloca-Johnson on Monday, Aug. 12. Cpl. Bethea took Sego into custody at 11:07 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, and Sego was booked into the Jefferson County Jail.

Consuela Jones – August 23 Consuela Duwona Jones, 47, of Monticello, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 23 by investigators on the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Team. According to the report issued by the JCSO, Drug Task Team Investigators Matthews and Burrus, along with several deputies from the JCSO, executed a search warrant at Jones' residence after evidence had been procured that Jones was selling illegal substances from her home and numerous complaints were received that Jones' house was being used for drug activity. During the search of Jones' house, investigators discovered a white, powdery substance (determined to be 0.1 grams of cocaine) in a kitchen cabinet and Consuela Duwona Jones numerous drug paraphernalia throughout the house. When the investigators entered the home, two subjects were located within the residence. These two individuals were known to the deputies at the JCSO and were known to be users of crack cocaine. One of the subjects admitted to law enforcement officers that they had smoked crack cocaine in Jones' residence before the arrival of the JCSO Drug Task Force Team. During a search of Jones' person, deputies found an additional 40 rocks of crack cocaine concealed in a pill bottle that was stowed in Jones' shirt pocket. Due to the evidence, Jones' was arrested by Inv. Burrus on the charges of operating a drug house, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cocaine powder and possession of crack cocaine with intent to sell. After being transported to the Jefferson County Jail, Jones' declined the opportunity to speak to investigators about the incident or the crack cocaine that had been located on her person.

Julius Edward Brown, 33; arrested Sunday, Breon Maurice Randall, 24; arrested Aug. 25; charged with out-of-county warrant for Tuesday, Aug. 20; charged with possession of child support. Bond set at $3,000. No release day cocaine with intent to sell and possession of provided. paraphernalia. Bond set at $2,500. Released same day. Dontario Omar Davis, 32; (no address given); arrested Friday, Aug. 23; charged with Nathan Harold Wooten, 38; arrested writ of attachment for child support. Bond set at $1,200. Released same day. Monday, Aug. 19; charged with violation of one or more the conditions of probation, stemming Robert William Baker, 32; arrested Friday, from original charge of sexual battery. No bond Aug. 23; charged with writ of attachment for amount or release day provided. child support. Bond set at $1,500. Released same day. William Truman Hinson, 47; arrested Christina Ann Myatt, 31; arrested Friday, Saturday, Aug. 24; charged with possession of Aug. 23; charged with out-of-county warrant and firearm by convicted felon and carrying a knowingly driving while license suspended or concealed weapon. No bond amount or release revoked. Bond set at $3,006. Released on day provided. following day.

Eddie Bernard Barrington, 50; arrested Johnny Lorenzo Ball, 45; arrested Friday, Tuesday, Aug. 20; charged with grand theft Aug. 23; charged with writ of attachment for motor vehicle. Bond set at $2,500. No release child support. Bond set at $1,200. No release day day provided. provided. 12 • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL Sports Tiger athlete of the week Tiger cheerleader of the week Devontray Hagan Dyna Boucher

Devontray Hagan is a 16-year-old athlete Dyna Boucher is a fourth grader at Jefferson Somerset, and one of the young with the Jefferson Somerset Tigers during this cheerleaders for the Jefferson County Tiger year's 2019-2020 Football Season. athletes. Hagan, who is in the ninth grade, Boucher, who is 10 years old, has has been playing football as a Tiger been cheering for her school's teams for for the last two years. the last year and a half, after being Joining the Tigers encouraged to join by one of her friends football team was a and now loves cheering for the Tigers at decision Hagan felt their games! propelled to make after “Showing spirit for our becoming interested in the school,” Boucher says, is sport itself. her favorite aspect of Hagan also enjoys being on being a the court, playing basketball cheerleader. with his friends and Outside of family. cheering, Devontray Boucher is an Hagan is the athlete herself who son of enjoys playing baseball Dorothy and soccer. Crumity. Dyna Boucher is the daughter of Joy Fender, Jock Boucher and has two sisters and a brother.

Notre Dame is back in action from the opening gun. against New Mexico, The Irish want to maintain Virginia will surround Florida State the momentum they had a year ago. as their season unfolds, Question is, what has happened Auburn goes to 3 and 0 to the once mighty Seminoles? at home against Kent State, North Carolina trips Wake Forest The Tigers are solid but not yet first rate. over in Winston Salem, Florida opens their SEC schedule Kansas goes to Chestnut Hill up in Lexington, where Boston College nail’em. Pigskin The Gators are triumphant and have all the fun. Brigham Young had a great win down at Tennessee, The Utah Utes are moving right along, But the Cougars fall at home to Poet They beat Idaho State this week the Trojans from USC. singing the old fight song. Mississippi State will take a bite Texas regroups this week out of Kansas State in Starkville, at home against Rice, NC State squeaking by West Virginia Another football weekend has passed us by. The Dawgs simply have the best running The Longhorns regain that winning feeling will be all down hill. We hold our breath anxiously game you ever saw. and it will be nice. afraid to utter a sigh. Tennessee picks up a win over the Texas A&M fell to Clemson Oklahoma loads the wagons Penn State beat the Bulls of Buffalo, Chattanooga Choo-Choos, without an excuse, for a trip out to LA, The Nittany Lions trounce Pittsburgh Colorado grounds out a win This week the Tigers simply The Sooners crush the Bruins, to move to 3 and 0. over that Air Force crew. squeeze by Syracuse. what more can I say. Texas A&M lost to Clemson Georgia Tech outflanks LSU beat Texas to move into the top 5, as they were never in the game, the Bulldogs from the Citadel, Alabama will knock South Carolina The Northwestern State Demons The Lamar Cardinals fall hard, Georgia State gets by Western Michigan for a loop, cannot come out alive. what a shame. as far as I can tell. By the 4th quarter the Gamecocks will have flown the coop. Ohio State will welcome Indiana Washington lost to California Army retakes the Alamo Georgia outclasses the Red Wolves to the Big Horseshoe, showing very little emotion, out at UT San Antone, from over in Arkansas, Lately the Hoosiers don’t know what to do. The Huskies go down again this week Florida Atlantic upsets Ball State in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. before sending them home. Oregon hosts the Montana Grizzlies Navy sinks East Carolina from the Big Sky, at home in Annapolis, The Ducks are all over them Minnesota overcomes Georgia Southern before you can bat an eye. in Minneapolis.

UCF wants to battle the big boys Memphis subdues South Alabama and move into the top 10, down in Mobile, Sorry Knights, the Stanford Cardinal Oklahoma State blowing by Tulsa will be on top by the end. won’t be a big deal. Michigan State is moving along with Northwestern trips everything going just fine, the Running Rebels from UNLV, The Spartans flatten Arizona State Nevada will down Weber State for all to see. without an overtime. Toledo stops Murray State Iowa and Iowa State meet in a real close game, with both teams being undefeated, Buffalo will douse Liberty Look for a Hawkeye win and put out that Flame. as the Cyclones will be depleted. Wyoming lassoes Idaho Washington State is undefeated to move to 3 and 0, and in the spotlight, New Mexico State will fall The Cougars will be 3 and 0 when they to a much improved San Diego. leave Houston Friday night. Duke takes care of business Boise State will have little trouble up at Middle Tennessee, with the Portland State Vikings, Oregon State chews up Cal Poly Boise fans will find this game to avoid going 0 and 3. to their liking. The Ohio Bobcats will fall Maryland has moved up to to Marshall’s Thundering Herd, a lofty number 21, And I’m all done this week, The Terps manhandle the Temple Owls I won’t say another word. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 •13 Sports Warriors round-up the Cowgirls

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After starting their season off with losses to The Community Christian School Chargers (Saturday, Aug. 17) and the Dixie County Bears (Tuesday, Aug. 20), the Jefferson County Aucilla Christian Academy Warrior Volleyball team has fought hard to maintain a winning streak throughout this year's season. After feeling the burn of back-to-back losses at the hands of the Chargers and Bears, the Lady Warriors managed to obtain their first win of the season against the Suwannee High School Bulldogs with a ending score of 3-0 on Friday, Aug. 23. The Lady Warriors continued to dominate the court in subsequent 3-0 wins against the North Florida Christian Eagles (Tuesday, Aug. 27) and the Wakulla Christian School Saints (Thursday, Aug. 29). The Warriors would feel another loss, s ECB Publishing, this time at the paws of the Taylor County Inc. Photo By Howard Academy High School Bulldogs (3-1) on Tuesday, Sept. Ashley Hunter, Monticello, Florida ECB Publishing, Inc. September 5, 2019 3 before facing off with the Photo By Ashley Hunter, The Aucilla Chris- September 5, 2019 Madison County Cowgirls on tian Academy Lady *Graduations: 1939-1970 Anna Trest Thursday, Sept. 5. Warriors Volleyball *Surviving Principal: s (#8) The Warriors weren't looking Team gather in a hud- to feel the heat from another loss dle around Head GEORGE W. PITTMAN, SR. and played hard against Madison's visiting Cowgirls, Coach Cathy Rogers (Age 93) Monticello, Florida and ending up herding the Cowgirls towards a loss. during a break in the game between the Oldest Cafeterian Dies At 91 In each set, the Lady Warriors rose triumphant, Madison Cowgirls and always scoring at least five points ahead of the ACA Warriors on ANNIE MAUDE COLLINS PLAIR struggling Cowgirls. Thursday, Sept. 5. Monticello, Florida The first set concluded with 19 for the Cowgirls *Born: November 23, 1927 and 25 for the Warriors. Finishing each set out with *Died: August 31, 2019 the final 25, the Warriors left the *Funeral: August 24, 2019 Cowgirls to flounder at 14 points in the Hickory Hill M.B. Church second set and six points in the third – Ashville, Florida and final – set. Worth Mentioning: Warriors Olivia Walton (#1) and Andrew (Tootsie) Plair, husband of Maddie Drawdy (#2) tied for the highest the above, also died at the age of 91 kills during the Cowgirls vs. Lady Warriors (Dec. 21, 2005.) Like his spouse, he also worked at game, both landing 13 and averaging 4.3 Howard Academy High School kills per set; the team-total for kills was 41. Both (beginning in the 1960s.) Drawdy and Walton also scored the highest attack attempts at 27 each. Submitter: Rosa Bassa (Class of 1968) Abby Reams (#5), Walton and Drawdy all placed highest in serving aces, with two each. Howard Academy High School Lena Kimmell (#6) held Monticello, Florida the highest number of blocks *Graduations: 1939-1970 – two – in the game, with both ECB Publishing, Inc. *Surviving Principal: being solo blocks. Photo By Ashley Hunter, GEORGE W. PITTMAN, SR. Olivia Walton held the highest September 5, 2019 amount of digs for the Warriors, as she Maddie (Age 93) Monticello, Florida managed to grab a total of 17 digs during Drawdy

s (#2) Congratulations!! the three-set game against the visiting Cowgirls. Oldest Surviving Cafeterian This game brought the Warriors up to an overall season score of 4-1. 91 THELMA WADE CANTY (Monticello, Florida) *Born: March 20, 1928 (Monticello, Florida) *Status Acquisition: August 13, 2019 *Death of predecessor, Annie Maude Collins Plair (Age 91 yrs./9 mos.) *Submitter: Rosa Bassa (Class of 1968)

ECB Publishing, The Green Family’s Inc. Photo By Genealogical Tree Ashley Hunter, LLOYD, FLORIDA September 5, 2019 *Patriarch Olivia s : Walton Willie Green, Sr. (1859-1938) *Matriarch: (#1) Carrie Norton Green (1877-1953) Happy Birthday!! Oldest Surviving Grandchild

Sept. 10 97 CARRIE GREENE (Tampa, Florida) *Born: September 10, 1922 (Tampa, Florida) *Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, September 5, 2019 *Son: Ronald Greene Lady Warrior Anna Trest (#8) jumps to claim the ball as (Died: Aug. 22, 2013) Age 61 Madison County's Cowgirls hit it over the net during the *From: First Cousins, Thursday, Sept. 5 game between the visiting Cowgirls and Marie, Miley, Willie & Rosa Bassa the Aucilla Christian Academy Warriors. (Lloyd, Florida) 14 • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL Start here and f i nd the path through t

organic CROSSWORD chemistry 15. Card game 25. Feeling of discomfort 26. Get free of 27. Unit of measurement 29. A person who enjoys good food and drink 31. Violin maker 33. Noted psychotherapist 36. Complete 38. Ballplayers’ tool 1209 S. Jefferson St. • Monticello, Fla. 39. Afternoon illumination 41. Points a finger at 42. Moved CLUES ACROSS Spanish artist CLUES DOWN quickly 1. Adventure 40. The last CEO 1. Split apart 43. ‘___ death do stories of Sears 2. Equally us part 6. Amphetamines 41. One who 3. Mountain 46. Blue jeans 12. Extend the lades passes 47. French Jesuit limits 43. Russian pop 4. Another name theologian 16. Article duo for Thor 49. Dissuades 17. Socially 44. Fictional free 5. Chinese chess 51. Eastern disoriented city of Essos piece European 18. Gold 45. Cool! 6. Helpless peoples 19. Part of the 47. Strong liquor 7. US army 53. Abnormal mind 48. Rural delivery designation rattling sound 20. “Rubber 50. Brews (abbr.) 54. Air-breathing Band Man” 52. Compound 8. Micturated land snail genus rapper found in hops 9. One to respect 55. Turfs 21. Take by force 54. Where 10. Small Greek 58. Farewells 22. Football golfers begin island 60. ____ mater: position holes 11. In a thinly one’s school 23. American 56. Third note of dispersed way 64. They _____ cola a major scale 12. Put two 65. Baby’s eating 24. Risk 57. City of Angels together accessory management 59. Snag 13. Of the 68. Priestess of Mount Zion A.M.E. Church plans (abbr.) 60. Exclamation supernatural Hera Lloyd, Florida 26. Narrow of surprise 14. Type of 69. Type of Rev. Antonio Jackson, Pastor channel on the 61. Controversial structure in railroad Oldest Member Dies At 83 moon retired wide DOROTHY WILSON 28. Semitic receiver BARRINGTON alphabet letter 62. For (Orlando, Florida) 30. Dorm example *Born: May 27, 1936 employee 63. Free to (Lloyd, Florida) 31. Dessert dish use *Died: August 18, 2019 32. A street 66. Carson’s (Daughter Angelia’s Birthday!) *Funeral: August 24, 2019 where sidekick St. Rilla M.B. Church nightmares 67. Pirate Lloyd, Florida happen saying Childhood PPeeers Bid FFaarewell 34. For each 70. 1936 Infant Roster 35. Fat from a pig Convulses 37. Easily altered 71. Semitic SOLUTIONS LLOYD, FLORIDA 39. Salvador ___, gods 1 Barrington, Frank (Died: 2000) *Husband of the above 2 Blake, Mary, Lee (Died: 1988) NOTICE OF CONTINUATION 3 Campbell, Kenneth (Died: 2003) 4 Hayward, Lottie, Mae (Died: 2001) The Tentative Budget Hearing held on September 10, 2019 5 Huggins, Helen 6 Hughes, Jesse for the Suwannee River Water Management District was recessed and will 7 Jackson, Hezekiah (Died: 2011) be continued on 8 Lawrence, Paul (Died: 2017) 9 Mathis, Harold (Died: 2014) Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 5:05 p.m. 10 Pleas, Pennie (Died: 2014) at: 11 Rivees,Jars, Jam es(es (DDied: 1998) 12 Rivers, Jr., Joseph 13 Wilson, Dorothy (Died: 2019) Suwannee River Water Management District 9225 County Road 49 (corner of US 90 and CR 49) *Compilator: Rosa Bassa (Lloyd, Florida) Live Oak, FL 32060 *First Cousin of Lawrence JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 • 15 Farm & Outdoors Getting wild with The Jefferson Journal 4-H day camp Fish & Game Feeding Chart

How to use: the major and minor feeding times for each day are listed below. The major feeding times are the best for the sportsman and last about two hours, the minor feeding times can also have good success, but last only about one hour.

Photo Courtesy of John Lilly The week of Over sixty 4-H campers participated in the Jefferson County 4-H Wildlife Day Camp in July, where campers learned about various forestry, conversation, aquatic and wildlife information. September 13-20, 2019 Professional speakers from the Florida Forestry Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Major feed times are and Florida Extension Offices visited for the week-long camp. marked by an asterisk (*) Ashley Hunter Friday, Saturday, ECB Publishing, Inc. September 13 September 14 5:56AM 6:50AM *11:43PM The Jefferson County Extension Office was filled with children from Jefferson and Leon Counties on *12:25AM 7:07PM 7:37PM Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12 as the Jefferson 4-H held their Wildlife and Recreation Day Camp. *12:04PM *12:46PM The camp was attended by 60 youth campers between the ages of 10-15, along with 24 presentations, volunteers and staff – all of whom were instrumental in organizing and keeping the camp lively. Sunday, Monday, During the week-long day camp, youth participated in a multitude of hands-on projects that were aimed to September 15 September 16 help them learn more about environmentally aware. 7:42AM 8:35AM Each day, there were three different groups of activities, each with their own spotlight on forestry, soil *1:07AM *1:48AM conservation or wildlife. 8:07PM 8:37PM The Forestry team consisted of Brooks Churn, who is a forester with the Florida Forestry Service and Ryan *1:27PM *2:09PM Slyter, a Wakulla County forester. Through the instruction that Foresters Churn and Slyter gave them, campers participated in planting seedlings, learning about natural regeneration, identified wild plants, counted tree rings Tuesday, Wednesday, and were educated on tree measurement, forest history and dendrochronology. September 17 September 18 The Conservation team consisted of Allen Vanerson with FAMU/Jefferson County Extension Program, 9:28AM 10:24AM Rachel Mathes a Leon County Horticultural Program Assistant and Molly Jameson, a Leon County 4-H *2:30AM *3:13AM 9:09PM 9:43PM Agriculture Agent. Campers participated in hands-on activities pertaining to soil erosion and compaction, soil *2:51PM *3:36PM texture determination, orienteering-compass training and got a chance to try out geocaching. The Wildlife team consisted of Kali Spurgin, a Lionfish Outreach Coordinator with the Florida Fish and Thursday, Friday, Wildlife Commission. Spurgin gave the campers an intriguing look at Florida's invasive lionfish by allowing the September 19 September 20 campers to llearn more about the fish's habitats, ecological role, conservation status and behavior and the braver 11:20AM 12:18PM of the campers were able to witness Spurgin dissect a lionfish. In addition, David Moody with the St. Marks *3:59AM *4:47AM Wildlife Refuge presented hands-on activities related to wildlife habitats and Julianne Dinkel, a Jefferson County 10:21PM 11:03PM Family and Consumer Science Agent, led the campers in an outdoor cookery session, where the 4-H campers *4:22PM *5:12PM learned how to cook using various outdoor cooking techniques. Campers were also treated to a special Aquatic Day that was held at Lake Lafayette Heritage Park, in Leon County. The youth fished, canoed, collected and identified aquatic insects and plants before David Moody demonstrated how to fillet and cook fish. On the last day, there was competitive shooting in archery, shotgun skeet and air rifles. Campers also had an opportunity to learn about Marine Ecology, from Erik Lovestrand, the Franklin County Extension Director who is also a Sea Grant Agent. Tidal Charts Like any good summer camp should, the week of education and adventure Steinhatchee, Fla. ended with snow-cones on Friday. Sept. 13 - 19 , 2019 For more information about 4-H activities and other Jefferson County High Extension Office Date a.m . ft. p.m. ft . programs, call or visit the Photo Courtesy of John Lilly Extension Office. The 2:27 3.67 2:08 4.26 4-H Day Campers between learned about soil erision and com- 13 office is located at 2729 W. paction and soil textures through a lesson with Allen Vanerson Washington Hwy., just 14 2:51 3.76 2:44 4.23 (FAMU/Jefferson County Extension Office), Rachel Mathes (Leon west of Monticello. The County Horticultural Program) and Molly Jameson (Leon County 4-H 15 3:14 3.85 3:20 4.14 office can be reached by Agriculture Agent). calling (850) 342-0187. 16 3:36 3.93 3:55 4.02 17 3:59 4 4:32 3.85 18 4:24 4.05 5:13 3.65 19 4:52 4.06 6:01 3.39

Low Date a.m . ft. p.m. ft . 13 8:12 1.12 8:45 0.42 14 8:47 0.92 9:12 0.53 15 9:20 0.77 9:38 0.68 16 9:53 0.65 10:05 0.85 17 10:27 0.56 10:33 1.05 18 11:03 0.52 11:05 1.29 19 11:43 0.54 11:40 1.57 16 • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL

LEGAL NOTICES Classifi eds MEETINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY Deadline: Monday, 3 PM The City Local Planning Agency will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to consider a modification of a limited use zoning district for a parcel located at 705 S. Water Street, Monticello.

Copies of the agenda and packet material are available at City Hall during regular EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES COMMERCIAL FOR RENT business hours or by contacting the City Clerk at 850/342-0292 or at INMATE SUPERVISOR - The Jefferson County Board of 915 sq ft Commercial Office 4,000 square foot building for [email protected]. 9/13 County Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants for a full- Building; downtown Madison; rent - of which 1,050 square time Inmate Crew Supervisor. Shelby Ave; across from the foot is climate controlled. TAX DEEDS The successful Inmate Supervisor candidate must have certifica- courthouse and post office. Downtown Madison; Shelby tion, and/or the ability to obtain certification as a professional able Call Emerald at (850) 997- Ave; across from the court- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED to supervise an inmate crew from the local correctional facility in 3568 11/23,rtn,nc house and post office. Call road maintenance and other maintenance duties as required. Es- Emerald at (850) 997-3568 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that NEILL G WADE, the holder of the following sential Job Functions include supervising an inmate crew from the Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. 7/3,rtn,nc The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the Jefferson Correctional Institute; gives information in person or by Name in which it is assessed as follows: telephone to other units, county supervisory staff and the correc- tional institute; applying knowledge of rules, regulations and pro- File Number: 19-000005-TD cedures of the assigned unit from both the Jefferson County Road Department Supervisory Staff and the Jefferson Correctional In- Certificate Number: 267 Year of Issuance: 2013 stitute. Employee works independently, however, oral instructions Description of Property: 16-1N-3E-0000-0310-0000 are received as to the nature of work to be performed from the Road 2 Acres in SW ¼ of SW ¼ Superintendent or supervisory staff and must follow rules, regula- DB EE PG 559 tions and procedures of the correctional institute. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Site Address: Old Lloyd Rd

- Supervises inmate work crew from Jefferson Correctional Insti- Name in which assessed: Matilda Davis Hrs c/o Inez Ellis tute - Gives information in person or by telephone to other Unties, Road YARD SALES SERVICES All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property - Department Staff and the Correctional Institute when sold may be subject to the current year taxes. - Knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures of the assigned Yard Sale! 625 Morris Road on TREE SERVICE Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in unit Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8-till. STUMP GRINDING such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, - Applying knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures of the Flea with us! There will be MR. STUMP (850) 509-8530 North Steps on October 21, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. assigned unit clothes, books, and various Quick Responses. 2/24, rtn - Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an household items. 9/13 Kirk Reams acceptable equivalency diploma Clerk of the Circuit Court FOR RENT Jefferson County, FL - Certificate of Department of Corrections in-service training for YARD SALE - Large selection supervising inmates of high quality Victorian (1800s) House For Rent in Monticello, BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 8/30,9/6,13,20 - Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License, Class “A” license era and later antique wicker, 4 bed/2 bath. $900 a month; no preferred lighting, porceleain, framed art, pets; Call (850) 228-1770 or - Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction) (850) 273-1887. 8/30,rtn NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED German bisque dolls, doll - Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid) accessories, cast iron, doors. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that NEILL G WADE, the holder of the following - Ability to communicate through oral or written instructions Decorator fabrics, trims and House For Rent. in town; small Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. - Work includes inside and outside environment pillows. Lots of smalls, but nice; $850 a month; no pets; The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the Drug screening and background checks are required; Class B Dri- Christmas items, utility trailer, Call (850) 228-1770 or (850) Name in which it is assessed as follows: ver’s License or better in good standing desired. Veteran's prefer- Craftsman tool box and much 273-1887. 8/7,rtn File Number: 19-000006-TD ence will be given to qualified applicants. Starting salary minimum more. In the garage and $13.00 per hour depending upon qualifications. Jefferson County driveway. Thursday, Friday and 2 BR /2 BA Mobile Home at Certificate Number: 542 Year of Issuance: 2014 is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Saturday 9/12-9/14, 8 am-4 pm. Monticello Meadows on workplace. Cash sales only. 950 E. South Jefferson St. Call (850) Description of Property: 26-1N-4E-0000-0140-0000 To apply, send a Jefferson County Employment application to Jef- 5 Acres in N 1/2 of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Washington St. 9/13 997-3890. 5/11,rtn,c ORB 37 PG 60 & ORB 468 PG 552 ferson County Road Department, 1484 S. Jefferson St., Monticello, Florida 32344. Applications may be obtained by visiting our web- Site Address: 118 Stewart Rd site at www.jeffersoncountyfl.gov, or picked up at the Jefferson Lamont, FL 32336 County Road Department. Questions? Please contact Tom Kisamore at (850) 997-3083. Name in which assessed: Sylvester Stewart, et al c/o Suzette Parrish – Manuel Closing date for this position is Monday, September 30, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. 9/11-27 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.

Positions available at North Electrician needed. Duties in- Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in Florida College, Madison FL: clude completing residential such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Coordinator of Scholarships; service calls start to finish and North Steps on October 21, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. Part-time Staff Assistant. See well repair service calls. 40 Kirk Reams www.nfcc.edu for details. hours a week plus all the night Clerk of the Circuit Court 8/11-27 and weekend service calls you Jefferson County, FL want for excellent pay on the side. Paid vacation after 6 BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 8/30,9/6,13,20 Early childhood program is months probation period and looking for a full-time teacher paid holidays. Based out of to work with children ages 6 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Monticello but would be work- weeks to 3 years of age. ing from Tallahassee to Live NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Minimum requirements for Oak. Pay depends on experi- the holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the qualification is an FCCPC, Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the De- ence. Call (850) 933-8167 8/14 NCDA, or an AS degree or scription of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows: higher in Early Childhood Education. You can apply online File Number: 19-000011-TD at www.kidsincorporated.org. Certificate Number: 565 Year of Issuance: 2017 8/28,rtn Description of Property: 22-1S-5E-0000-004B-0000 1.46 Acres – Part of SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 CDL drivers needed, Class B. Also known as Tracts 13 and 15 Apply in person only at Scruggs ORB 480 PG 324 Concrete Company, 186 SW Commerce Dr., in Madison. Site Address: Lamont Subdivision Rd Monticello, FL 1/16,rtn,c Name in which assessed: CANTRELL FRAZIER

PROPERTY MANAGER All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property needed for Section 8 housing. when sold may be subject to the current year taxes. Must have Section 8 or on-site experience. Please send resume Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in to [email protected] such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, North Steps on November 5, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES. 4/5,rtn Kirk Reams Clerk of the Circuit Court Jefferson County, FL Positions available at North Florida College, Madison, FL: BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 9/13,20,27,10/4 Maintenance Mechanic; Coor- dinator of Recruitment; Ca- reer and Tech Specialist; System Support Specialist. See www.nfcc.edu for details. 9/4-20

Bookkeeper/Classified and Legal Advertising Position - Must be able to work well under pressure, maintain a team player relationship with co-workers, and be dependable. Experience ADVERTISING in QuickBooks a must. Experi- NETWORK ence in Quark Express a plus. Will be responsible for classi- OF FLORIDA fied advertising, legal advertis- ing and affidavits, accounts payables, accounts receivables, Sept. 9- Sept.15 and billing. Strong grammar skills also required. Lung Cancer? Asbestos Apply in person at the exposure may be the Monticello News newspaper cause. $30 billion set aside office, located at 180 W. for asbestos victims. Washington St., in Monticello; Call 1-619-485-4372 or or call (850) 997-3568 to set up email cancerFL@ an interview; or you may fax breakinginjurynews.com your resume to (850) 997-3374. AVIATION Grads work with JetBlue, United, YARD SALES Delta and others - start here with hands on training FOR SALE: FREEZER, for FAA certification. 7 cubic feet; Oreck Vacuum; Financial aid if qualified. Treadmill. Call (850) 997-5857. Call AIM 888-242-2649. 9/13