Page 4 Page 5 Page 7 Page 9 Page 11 ONTICELLO NEWS M145th Year No.43 Wednesday, November 13, 2013 50¢ 46¢ + 4¢ Driver Jefferson School Libraries Receives Books The libraries at Jef- ferson County Elemen- Overturns tary School and Jefferson Middle/High School were the recent Truck recipients of donated FRAN HUNT books from the Florida ECB Publishing Department of Educa- Staff Writer tion (FDOE), Division of driver was Public Schools. All c h a r g e d told, a total of 320 were Aearlier this donated (approxi- week after overturn- mately 160 titles to ing her truck. each library) in the gen- Florida Highway res of fantasy, poetry, Patrol Gerri E. Naz- science fiction, histori- worth-Armstrong, 38, cal fiction and realistic of Crawfordville, FL, fiction. Debra Willacey, was driving a 1997 with the FDOE, pre- Freightliner 6x4 truck sented the books. traveling westbound on US-98 in the west- bound lane. The vehicle began City And County Officials Begin to travel on to the north shoulder of the Negotiations On Fire Assessment road, and she overcor- rected the steering LAZARO ALEMAN and county staff and department and pension the Jefferson County Should a county res- back onto the road- ECB Publishing professional and volun- program from the fire Commission. ident ever file a lawsuit way, causing the vehi- Senior Staff Writer teer firefighters were to assessment revenues. Reams took the lead, against the county alleg- cle to overturn onto fter more hammer into greater de- It would further- giving a brief summary ing the unfairness and its right side and than an hour tail at a subsequent more be a stipulation of of the history and pur- inequity of the fire as- come to a rest facing Aof discussion meeting in preparation the agreement that pose of the fire assess- sessment, it could bring southeast in the west- of the fire assessment for presentation to the should the county ever ment; the reasons for, down the entire finan- bound and eastbound and why city dwellers County Commission on stop funding the volun- and outcome of, a recent cial underpinning of the lanes of US-98. should have to pay it the Nov. 19 -- the agreement teer fire department and study of the assessment county’s fire protection FHP did not deem same as county resi- will likely hinge on a its pension program, the by an outside consultant; program, Reams said. the crash to be alco- dents, the Monticello city-adopted resolution. city would have reason and the commission’s ef- Which was why it was hol-related. Naz- City Council appeared to Which resolution to withdraw from the forts to come to terms imperative that the dis- worth-Armstrong was come to some kind of would give the Jefferson agreement. with the study’s find- parity be addressed and wearing her seatbelt consensus on Tuesday County Commission the Again, the details of ings. corrected, he said. and uninjured. evening, Nov. 5. authority to impose the the accord -- at best Bottom line, Reams Matthews noted that The vehicle sus- Understanding that assessment on city resi- loosely and preliminar- said, the study found a his department hadn’t tained $5,000 damage. the issue is far from re- dents, ostensibly reliev- ily defined on Tuesday problem of fairness and received a budget in- Nazworth-Arm- solved and that any ac- ing city officials of some evening -- have yet to be equity in that the assess- crease in seven years -- a strong was charged cord will require the of the political heat for worked out legally and ment applied to county situation that he said with failure to main- blessings of both city imposition of the assess- to the satisfaction of residents and not city wasn’t sustainable. The and county officials, as ment. both boards. residents, even though increased revenues that tain a single lane. well as buy-in from the The city, meanwhile, Tuesday’s discus- the latter nonetheless would come from city The Jefferson public, the discussion on would retain intact its sion began with Clerk of benefited from the residents paying the fire County Sheriff’s Of- Tuesday succeeded is volunteer fire depart- Court Kirk Reams, Fire county’s fire-protection assessment and from the fice and Jefferson setting a framework of ment and the volunteer Rescue Chief Mark services. Which meant assessment also being County Fire Rescue sorts for the formulation firefighters’ pension pro- Matthews and County that county residents applied to vacant lands assisted FHP Trooper of an agreement. gram, with the county Coordinator Parrish were subsidizing city would allow his JD Smith on the According to that providing the funding Barwick presenting the residents’ fire protec- Please See scene. framework -- which city for both the volunteer proposal on behalf of tion, he said. ASSESSMENT Page 3 Commissioners Hold First Hearing School Board To Consider On Floodplain Management Rules Slew Of Policy Revisions LAZARO ALEMAN the outgoing chair. in the district website LAZARO ALEMAN prone areas be con- that aim, among other ECB Publishing Altogether, the board and in the local newspa- ECB Publishing structed above flood ele- things, to promote con- Senior Staff Writer was schedule to deal per. Senior Staff Writer vation level both to struction practices that he Jefferson with 14 policy revisions, Policy 2.101 -- dealing he Jefferson minimize flood damage prevent or minimize County School touching on everything with public information County Com- and reduce the federal flood damage; minimize TBoard had a from general administra- and inspection of Tmission held government’s liability the impact of develop- slew of policy revisions tion and personnel to records. The change the first of two required risks on its insurance ment flood on the natu- to deal with at its meet- transportation and cur- states that in accordance public hearings on the program. ral and beneficial ing on Tuesday evening, riculum. with state law, public floodplain management The new floodplain functions of floodplains, Nov. 12. The 14 policy slated records will be available ordinance last Tuesday maps are considered watercourses and shore- Typically, the School for revision and final for inspection and/or morning, Nov. 5. vastly superior to the old lines; and minimize the Board holds its regular adoption on Tuesday copying at reasonable The hearing was maps in terms of accu- expenditures of public monthly meeting on the were: times during normal of- mostly a formality, as rately identifying eleva- funds for flood control second Monday. Given Policy 1.207 -- dealing fice hours of the district local officials have no tions to within inches of projects and recovery ef- that Nov. 11 was Veter- with board meetings. office or wherever such choice but to adopt the the true elevations and forts post floods. ans’ Day, however, the The revision assures records are maintained. ordinance if they want confining wetlands to The ordinance rec- board delayed its meet- members of the public Another change federal flood-protection specific and narrow ognizes that its mini- ing a day. the opportunity to ad- states that photocopying, insurance to continued boundaries. mum set standards don’t Immediately preced- dress the board about as well as the charges for to be available in the In its scope, the ordi- guarantee absolute pre- ing its regular meeting, any issue under discus- photocopying or repro- county. nance applies to all de- vention from flooding the board was scheduled sion. ducing of any records, Attorney Scott velopment wholly or damage -- which may be to hold its annual reor- Policy 1.215 -- dealing will be performed in ac- Shirley, who specializes partially within flood augmented by manmade ganization meeting, be- with school reports. The cordance with state law. in land-use and environ- hazard areas, including and natural causes -- and ginning at 5:15 p.m. The changes requires that in A third change ex- mental issues and who but not limited to subdi- offers that the ordinance reorganization meeting addition to being made empts from public in- drafted the ordinance, visions, site improve- may have to be revised in is where the board elects available to parents an- spection misconduct gave a brief summary of ments, utility future to maintain the a new chair and vice nually, school reports Please See the document and its installations, new con- community’s participa- chair and acknowledge must also be published REVISIONS Page 3 purpose. structions, alterations, tion in the National The Floodplain Man- repairs, demolitions, Flood Insurance Pro- agement Ordinance, as it and, “facilities that are gram. is formally named, re- exempt from the Florida The effective day for peals all previous flood- Building Code,” among the ordinance, along plain ordinances and many others. with the Flood Insur- brings the regulations The intent of the 35- ance Study For Jefferson into coordination with page measure, as Shirley County and the accom- the Florida Building explained it, is to com- panying Flood Insur- Code (FBC). plement the flood load ance Rate Maps (FIRM), NFCC Inserts Inside The ordinance es- and flood-resistant con- is Feb. 5, 2014. sentially requires that struction regulations of The ordinance su- all buildings, structures the FBC by establishing Please See and facilities in flood- minimum requirements HEARING Page 3 Todays Paper !
1 Section - 14 Pages Viewpoints 2 School 9&10 Around Jefferson 4,14 Sports 11 Church 5-7 Classifieds 12 Home Improvement 8 Legals 13 Local Index Weather 2 • Monticello News www.ecbpublishing.com Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Letters To The Editor EEmerald’smerald’s Letters to the Editor are typed word for word, comma for comma, as sent to this newspaper. GGemem BoxBox All submitted Letters must be 600 words or less. EmErald GrEEnE, Help Clean Up Roostertown OwnEr/ PublishEr
ear Commis- larly, our neighborhood years old), and the rest Veterans Day - In Honor sioner John is sick because of the of our community ask DNelson: Hello overgrown lot at M.L. you humbly just as Of Those Who Have Served again. As we pass by we King and Branch Street. Jai'rus did before our see that the weeds still You have the power as a Lord and Saviour, King eterans Day came and fighting for our freedom, everyday. over take us. public official to help Jesus. "And he put went this past Monday. Veterans Day gives Americans And, behold, there heal it by having that them all out, and took VWith it came a three-day the opportunity to celebrate the came a man named same lot cleaned up and her by the hand, and weekend for some, special family bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. vet- Jai'rus, and he was a mowed periodically. It called, saying Maid, gatherings for others, or just another erans. These are the men and ruler of the synagogue; is without question, sit- arise". Commissioner day at work (depending on what your women we owe our respect to…past, and he fell down at uated within County Nelson, guess what? She job is.) Veterans Day often just present, and future. They are the Jesus' feet, and besought Commission District 2. did in fact arise. means another holiday to many peo- ones that gave their life for our free- him that he would come Yes, we realize it is Please cause our ple; a day to get off work, play, and dom, and they are the ones that are into his house. For he within the jurisdiction Rooster-town commu- have fun. But I sometimes wonder still fighting for that same freedom, had one only daughter, of the City of Monti- nity to once again arise how many people keep in the back of today. about twelve years of cello, nonetheless, we by helping us to clean it their mind WHY we have this na- So, I end this column with a big age, and she lay dying. ask that you initiate an up...... parcel by parcel. tional holiday. “Thank You” to all of our veterans, Luke 8:41(The New inter-local agreement God bless you sir. Veterans Day is a special day, set and to the men and women that are Scofield Reference (memorandum) with We seek your compas- aside, for all of us to honor all veter- currently serving in our military. If Bible). City officials to have sion upon our youth and ans, past and present, who have it were not for the wars of “yester- As you know sir, this parcel and its elderly who cannot do served in the U.S. military. I heard year” and the soldiers that fought in Jai'rus' daughter was under-brush cleaned. this for ourselves. one person say that it is important to them, we would not have the free- sick (she lay dying) and The elderly great- celebrate Veterans Day, year after doms that we take for granted today. Jesus healed her. Simi- grandmothers (95 and 85 Rev. Gene Hall year, because ‘it is important to re- Furthermore, if it were not for member; to never forget.’ our current military men and Reader Offers The United States of America is women, we would not be able to con- what it is because of our military tinue to enjoy these same freedoms. Clarification On personnel. Our soldiers in our armed Until then..... I’ll see you around District 3 Split forces have fought/will fight/ are the town. ear Editor, “What is the valid pol- last night’s meeting, I’m not sure icy objective that the you had made a com- Dwhy my county is using to sup- ment along the lines work photo from the port the splitting of of, if Jefferson Arms Searching internet was used on the Census Block were to be moved into the front page for a 3006?” Commissioner District 3, it would For Ambrosia story that mentioned Boyd responded with, produce a demo- me once, almost in “I think there are two graphic shift in that Rose Klein passing. Let me jus- of them…keeping district and we all un- tify the front page use communities of a derstand what the con- Guest Columnist of my work photo by common interest to- sequences of that providing some quotes gether …all the people would be. What demo- Pursuing The Persimmon from the audio record- that live in that part of graphic shift would hen my ing of the meeting. town are together and that produce and neighbor The article was voting in the same dis- specifically what con- WF r e d d i e about the county level trict (District 2).” sequences are you re- brought over a bag of voter redistricting He stated that ferring to?” fresh persimmons from process that is still keeping communities Reporter Laz Ale- his tree, my first going on. County re- of a common interest man’s description of thought was, “Now, districting is impor- together is “clearly Boyd’s answer on the what am I going to do tant because it outlined in the federal demographic shift was with these?” I washed determines who you guidelines.” Given his accurate.March ’07 In short, it them and put them in get to vote for in local level of certainly, it is involvedG4: Everyday moving Savings black my fruit basket while I elections.GENERAL AUDIENCEpossible; however, I votersUse: Local into Newspaper District 3 pondered the question. Census Block 3006 have not been able to andInstructions: moving Add phonewhite # andvot- address The persimmons has been split: Jeffer- find that provision ers out of District 3. were still there the next son Arms Apartments yet. That was the first Boyd also stated that day when my mother has been carved out part of his answer. historically, “it’s fairly came by for a visit. Hop- and put into District 2 The second part clear that there’s a lot ing she could give me raw or use them in sal- and the rest of Census was, “It’s a matter of of voting along racial some insight on the ads, salsas and stir-frys. Block 3006 is in Dis- maintaining this (Dis- lines.” As for the con- fruit, her experience Fuyu are ripe when the trict 3. trict 3) as a true toss sequences, Boyd’s an- with the persimmon fruit yields slightly to I asked Size:the 1 COLUMN BOCC x 4.5 up district in an elec- swer canSize: 2 COLUMN be x 6.5left me even more wary, pressure. tion and keeping the summarized with his as she described one as- Hachiya tends to be electorate there (in statement, “I think it tringent bite that more cone-shaped, It’s not a special District 3) balanced.” will be very difficult caused her mouth to larger than fuyu and He goes on to say, “I for this district to ever pucker and resulted in have a deep orange to offer, just plain think those are the be a toss-up district her tossing the remain- red color. This variety twoIt’s policy not objectives a specialagain, I think offer, that for Fuyu persimmons, everyday low rates. ing fruit in the trash. is great for puddings, that certainly justify all practical purposes, Another day went ice creams and quick sweet to taste and that. The other thing it will make it a dis- by and the fruit still breads. Hachiya can be beautiful when cut. t Convenient local office is that basically thisjust is trictplain that heavily fa- waited on me, but I in- astringent, so you must dessert, but, my love af- t Money-saving discounts the way it’s been for vors a black candidate. stead had lunch with a wait until fully ripe to fair with the fruit is so t Low down payments the last 12 years so if That’s the conse- friend who, ironically, t Monthly payment plans use. Hachiya will feel new and intense, that t 24-hour service and claims there was a problem quence.” looked to me for infor- similar to a water bal- even butter and sugar with it, everydayyou would cer- lowIn 1985, rates. Jefferson mation about a tree in loon and their skin will couldn’t win me over tainly think that County was found her yard, bearing a yel- appear like it’s almost from eating the fruit in someone would have guilty of violating the low-orange fruit that re- ready to burst before its natural state. I’m not raised anConvenient objection.” local office Voting t Money-saving Rights discounts Act and sembled a tomato, ripe enough to eat. finished experimenting CommissionerLow down payments t Monthlythe payment plaintiffs plans t 24-hour were ser- persimmon of course. When ripe, the flesh is as I have a traditional Nelson madevice and a claims state- t Coverageblack. available Currently, by phone the My curiosity finally scooped out with a persimmon pudding ment that he preferred black population in got the best of me, and I spoon. The flavor of recipe to try and the block not be split the county is around decided it was time to persimmons are said to yummy sounding per- and that the issue get 36%. I am curious to do research. be similar to apricots or simmon butter, but for CALL FOR A FREE RATE QUOTE. resolved. No other see how the redistrict- Persimmons are plums with under tones this season, my taste 1700 N. Monroe St. commissioners spoke ing process comes to a widely grown in the of cinnamon and clove buds need only a knife. Tallahassee, Fl on this question. close. U.S. and trees will when completely ripe. 850-385-6047850-385-6047 Then, I asked Com- thrive anywhere the The variety my neigh- Persimmon Crumble missioner Boyd, “In winter temperatures Some discounts, coverages, payment plans, and features are not available in all states Kate Calvin bor shared with me was (This yields a small OR IN ALL '%)#/ COMPANIES 'OVERNMENT %MPLOYEES )NSURANCE #O s '%)#/ 'ENERAL )NSURANCE #O s '%)#/ )NDEMNITY #O s '%)#/ #ASUALTY #O 4HESE COMPANIES ARE stay above 0 degrees. fuyu and I tried them amount but you could SUBSIDIARIES OF "ERKSHIRE (ATHAWAY )NC '%)#/ 7ASHINGTON $# '%)#/ 'ECKO IMAGE ¥ n ¥ Florida produces the when just ripe, sliced, easily double the MONTICELLO fruit commercially, but eaten like an apple and recipe) trees are wide spread completely ripe, where • 4 very ripe here, so sampling the I scooped out the flesh. persimmons, NEWS fruit fresh is not a prob- The riper the fruit, the chopped finely CALL FOR A FREE RATE QUOTE. lem. The single most more flavor you will • ½ cup flour EMERALD GREENE ment is Monday at 3 p.m. for Wednesday’s paper, and Wednesday important thing to have. • 2 Tbsp sugar Publisher/Owner at 3 p.m. for Friday’s paper. know about the persim- I can’t say I tasted • ¼ tsp salt $ 00 P.O. Box 428 There will be a 10 charge for Affidavits. mon is you absolutely cinnamon or clove, but LAZARO ALEMAN 180 W. Washington • 3 Tbsp butter, have to wait until ripe the fruit was very Senior Staff Writer Street melted Monticello, Florida before eating it, or else sweet, and I immedi- CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS Some discounts, coverages, payment plans, and features are not available in all states or in all32345 GEICO companies. 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I made a simple Per- A weekly newspaper [USPS 361-620] designed for the express reading pleasures of the people of its over fruit. In a small circulation area, be they past, present or future residents. Fuyu are the persim- simmon Crumble; just bowl, combine flour, Published weekly by ECB Publishing, Inc., 180 W Washington St. Monticello, FL 32344. Periodicals mons that resemble to see how the fruit re- sugar, salt and remain- postage PAID at the Post Office in Monticello, Florida 32344. tomatoes, are spherical acted when cooked, be- ing butter. Using a fork, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MONTICELLO NEWS, P.O. Box 428, Monticello, FL 32345. in shape and yellow-or- cause I wanted a recipe mix ingredients until ange in color. This vari- that would highlight This newspaper reserves the right to reject any advertisement, news matter, or subscriptions that, in crumbly; sprinkle the opinion of the management, will not be for the best interest of the county and/or the owners of this news- ety is not astringent the fruits flavor, not evenly over fruit. paper, and to investigate any advertisement submitted. and is eaten firm. You mask it with added Bake about 25 min- All photos given to ECB Publishing, Inc. for publication in this newspaper must be picked up no later than can slice them with the spices or additional in- 6 months from the date they are dropped off. ECB Publishing, Inc. will not be responsible for photos beyond said utes or until crumble is deadline. skin on and eat them gredients. I enjoyed the lightly browned. Wednesday, November 13, 2013 www.ecbpublishing.com Monticello News • 3
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Hearing continued from page 1 News Assessment continued from page 1 persedes, but does not re- if the authorized work ROSE KLEIN department to operate ment is providing serv- spond to, he said. peal existing ordinances isn’t begun within 180 ECB Publishing, Inc. at optimum efficiency ice to citizens without Admittedly the governing the manage- days of the permit’s is- in future, he said. them paying for the MVFD volunteer force ment of development in suance or if the work is Panic On Airplane flood hazard areas; suspended or abandoned Speaking as “a citi- service. If a resident was small, but it was a From Pet Snake zen and city resident”, were to sue Jefferson dedicated cadre and he where in conflict with for a period of 180 days Commissioner Hines County, we would have would hate for the de- existing regulations, after its commencement. A London man, Boyd asked the to return the money. partment to lose its mo- “the more restrictive The ordinance enu- Adam Gubbay, was travel- council to think long There is a time when mentum, he said. shall govern.” merates the types of site ing home by airplane, The ordinance desig- plans and other docu- and hard before impos- right is right. We need Fessenden encour- when he released his pet nates the Jefferson ments that are required ing “a $100 fire tax” on to have an agreement aged city officials to snake during the middle County Planning Offi- for development in flood its citizens. where the incorporated weigh their options of the flight. Gubbay had cial as the floodplain ad- hazard areas, either with purchased the baby corn Boyd proposed an alter- part of the county coop- carefully, taking into ministrator and or without delineated snake, while visiting in native solution, one erates with the unin- account the ISO rating authorizes this individ- base flood elevations. that entailed city resi- corporated part.” and other important ual to administer and en- The ordinance addi- Israel, and managed to dents being assessed a Councilman Tom factors. The ISO is a force the ordinance’s tionally details the engi- sneak it past airport secu- $15 annual fee, includ- Vogelgesang took of- rating used by insur- provisions, as well set neering analyses and rity in Tel Aviv. He re- ing vacant lands in the fense with Barwick’s ance companies to de- policies and procedures certifications that must leased the snake in order assessment, and upping implication that the termine fire insurance and render interpreta- be submitted with site to give it water. Gubbay the volunteer fire de- city didn’t contribute to premiums; the ISO is tions, so long as the lat- plans and construction warned the passenger sit- partment’s funding fire protection. The city, affected by the number ter are consistent with documents. ting on his left, who told (from the assessment’s in fact, annually funded of fire hydrants in an the ordinance’s intent Developments for him to go ahead, but revenues) to allow for a the Monticello Volun- area, proximity to a fire and purpose. which floodplain devel- when Gubbay brought the more active organiza- teer Fire Department station and such vari- The ordinance de- opment permits are re- snake out, the female pas- tion and one that would (MVFD), which organi- ables. tails the numerous du- quired are subject to senger on the other side ultimately allow for a zation did a great job of It was possible that ties of the floodplain inspection. of the man, jumped up administrator, inclusive Appeal and variance reduction of the paid providing fire protec- the cost of the assess- and began screaming, of the review of applica- requests will be heard fire department. The tion within the con- ment would be offset by creating panic. proposal is one that fines of its limited the savings from the tions for new develop- and decided by the Jef- ment or modification of ferson County Commis- Boyd earlier pitched to resources, he said. lower ISO rating, Fes- Cat Dials Emergency his own board to no Vogelgesang’s agi- senden said. It was existing development in sion. The ordinance avail. tated manner, jerky something to consider, flood hazard areas, the details the types of vari- Number 999 After Boyd said he be- start-and-stop presenta- he said. interpretation of flood ances that may be is- Owner Leaves hazard area boundaries, sued, the considerations lieved a common sense tion and piling of mul- “It’s a complicated and the maintenance of that must be entertained In London, England, solution existed to the tiple and disparate issue,” he concluded. floodplain management for issuance of the vari- James Cocksedge re- present dilemma. He thoughts one upon the Long expanded on records, among many ance, and the conditions turned home, after only a urged the council not to other made it difficult Fessenden’s points. The others. under which variances few hours away, to find commit its scarce re- to discern his exact city’s volunteer fire de- The ordinance re- may be issued. police waiting for him. sources to the county’s point. But overall, he partment couldn’t pro- quires that property The ordinance estab- His cat, “Bruce Lee,” had proposition and “dump seemed to agree that it vide fire protection on owners obtain all the lishes what constitutes a dialed 999 (same as our this responsibility on was high time city resi- its own, Long said. By necessary floodplain de- violation and what the 911) that brought the po- city residents.” dents began paying the the same token, the city velopment and other penalties will be for such lice to his apartment. Barwick in his turn assessment. department not infre- permits for any develop- violations, as prescribed Cocksedge said, “Basi- expressed surprise and It was obvious to quently helped the paid ment located wholly or by law. cally, he always jumps not a bit of consterna- him that the city could- department with partially within a flood The ordinance pro- when the phone rings and tion to hear “a citizen” n’t provide the level of county fires, he said. hazard area, particularly vides six pages of defini- then starts knocking speak out against a pro- fire protection service “We need the if it’s not subject to the tion, followed by specific about the receiver. I imag- posal that the commis- it needed, Vogelgesang county and the county FBC. sections on subdivisions, ine someone must have sion had approved. said. He found it sur- needs us,” Long said. Building, structures subdivision plats, sani- “I’m at a loss where prising that the county But more critical to and facilities that cur- tary sewage facilities, rang, he probably went we stand on this,” Bar- had waited 20-plus him was the possible rently qualify for exemp- manufactured homes, nuts, dialed 9 three times, wick said, a state of years to address the dis- loss of the volunteer tion from the FBC recreational vehicles heard a voice, suddenly confusion later echoed parity, he said. firefighters’ pensions include railroads, non- and park trailers and a freaked out and left the by Councilman George But he disagreed in any agreement be- residential farm build- host of other buildings, phone.” When officers ar- Evans, who noted that that the way to get the tween the city and the ings on farms, structures and facilities. rived at the house, they county officials them- city to participate was county, he said. temporary buildings or The ordinance fi- broke into the apartment selves didn’t appear to have the council im- “If someone isn’t sheds used exclusively nally amends the and only found “Bruce for construction pur- county’s Code of Ordi- united on their own pose the assessment on looking out for us, we Lee” hiding under a pile poses and mobile or nances by adding vari- proposal. city residents, he said. could lose our pension of clothes in a wardrobe. modular structures used ous administrative Barwick apologized To his way of thinking, system,” Long said, A police spokesman said, as temporary offices. amendments to the FBC. “We take all abandoned in advance for what he that was simply adding adding that the pension The ordinance spells The commission said might be perceived another layer of gov- was the one valuable out the process for ob- holds its final hearing on calls seriously. These calls as bluntness on his ernment bureaucracy tool the department taining a flood develop- the ordinance, prepara- are typically resolved part, but “the elephant to the process, he said. had to recruit and re- ment permit. Such tory to adopting, on with a call back from a po- in the room,” could no As he saw it, city tain volunteers. permits become invalid Tuesday, Nov. 19. lice operator, confirming longer be ignored, he residents were also the need for police. When said. And that elephant county residents and al- continued from page 1 call backs are unan- was the fact that resi- ready paid the solid Revisions swered, checks are car- dents in unincorpo- waste assessment, he complaints filed against second committee mem- idling. ried out, and police will rated areas of the said. So why couldn’t a district employee, as ber. Policy 6.314 -- deal- respond.” Cocksedge county had been sub- the County Commis- well as any information Another change re- ing with the inspection, said, “Bruce Lee is still in siding fire protection sion simply impose the obtained in the resulting quires that all parties maintenance and repair shock…we’ve started to for city residents dur- fire assessment directly investigation, until the under contract to the of vehicles. The one unplug the phone when ing the last 20-plus on city residents? Vo- investigation is com- district notify the latter change underscores the we’re out. He’s got a years, he said. The fact gelgesang asked. pleted and a finding to within 48 hours if they no-texting-while-driving cheeky side to him, and proceed or not proceed are convicted of any dis- law. was that Fire Rescue The apparatus for he might do it again, al- couldn’t continue to op- imposition of the as- with disciplinary action qualifying offense while Policy 8.103 -- deal- though he’d be silly to.” erate without the ap- sessment on citizen res- is made and the employ- under contract. Such in- ing with early high propriate funding and idents already resided ees notified of the fact. dividuals must also re- school graduation. The that would require city in the draft resolution Policy 2.107 -- deal- turn within 48 hours any change underscores that Reindeer Meat residents’ participa- that he held in hand, ing with flag display. The identification badge is- students who earn 24- Controversial tion, he said. Vogelgesang said, wav- change requires that sued to them. hour credits and meet At Holidays flags be displayed ac- Policy 3.138 -- deal- the graduation require- “That’s the nature ing about a paper. In London, reindeer of the beast,” Barwick Again, as he saw it, all cording to established ing with reports of mis- ments in less than eight guidelines. conduct. The change semesters may elect meat will be in British su- said. “The chief has that was required was Policy 2.120 -- deal- requires that School early graduation and permarkets for the holi- done everything to sur- for the imposition of ing with safe and secure Board members and the cannot be made to meet days, despite some vive without address- the assessment on city schools. The change re- School Superintendent additional graduation protests against “eating ing the critical issue, residents was for the quires that emergency complete annual ethics requirements. Rudolph.” A public rela- which is that the city council to make minor response agencies such training. Policy 8.2220 -- deal- tions manager for the su- needs to participate for revisions to the word- as Fire Rescue and Sher- Policy 6.101 -- deal- ing with driver educa- permarket chain, Lidl, the program to con- ing in the resolution, he iff and Police depart- ing with purchasing and tion. The revisions said diced Siberian rein- tinue.” said. ments notify the district bidding. The several reflect recent legisla- deer was introduced to The bottom line, Which boiled down and the appropriate fa- changes in this policy tion. One change pro- the 600 stores in Britain Barwick said, was that to the council giving cilities in the event of an aim to give preference to hibits students from in 2010 and most stores the County Commis- the commission per- emergency. local businesses, all using wireless commu- sion had approved a mission to impose the It also requires that other things being equal. nication devices for tex- sold out within a week. rate structure for the assessment on city res- emergency management Policy 6.303 -- deal- ting, emailing and/or Clare Norman, Lidl man- fire assessment and if idents, Barwick inter- and preparedness plans ing with transporting instant messaging while agement said, “The de- the city wanted contin- preted Vogelgesang’s include notification pro- students in private vehi- operating a motor vehi- mand from our ued fire protection it proposition. cedures for weapon uses cles. The changes estab- cle. Another emphasizes customers have been had to abide by the rate Adding a caution- and hostage situations, lish which district that driver education huge.” While PETA (Peo- schedule. ary note to the discus- hazardous materials and official may authorize does not qualify for the ple for the Ethical Treat- “The city’s cost for sion were MVFD toxic chemical spills, the use of private vehi- requirement of taking ment of Animals) fire protection now is volunteers Edward weather emergencies cles for transporting stu- one online learning spokesman Ben zero,” Barwick said. “Zef” Fessenden and and manmade emergen- dents and what course as a prerequisite Williamson says, “No one cies. requirements the driver for high school gradua- “The facts of life are Mike Long, assistant likes the idea of eating Policy 3.134 -- deal- and vehicle must meet to tion. that we need you to par- chief Fessenden spoke Rudolph at Christmas.” ing with criminal back- qualify for the activity. Policy 8.301 -- deal- ticipate. We need you to to the overall complex- ground checks and Policy 6.310 -- deal- ing with exceptional stu- The animal charity Viva! take a look at the ordi- ity of the issue. It was employment. One revi- ing with the duties and dent. The change said raising reindeer as nance and become part true that the MVFD sion changes the compo- responsibilities of bus underscores that the dis- meat can add to the de- of the funding of the didn’t have the man- sition of the Criminal operators. The changes trict is required to de- struction of endangered department.” power to respond to Background Check Com- enumerate several of velop a written wild animals, such as He went further. fires absent help from mittee by removing from the bus operators’ re- statement of policies wolves and bears, in “Jefferson County the county’s fire depart- the committee the now sponsibilities, including and procedures for ap- order to protect the rein- is violating the law at ment, he said. By the defunct office of Assis- maintaining a valid dri- propriate programs of deer herds. Unfazed by present,” Barwick said. same token, the MVFD tant Superintendent for ver’s license, completing specially designed in- the protests, Lidl said the “We’re operating ille- often wasn’t paged on Teaching and Learning annual training and struction and services reindeer meat would be gally. Our fire depart- calls that it could re- and amends the title of a avoiding unnecessary for exceptional students. ready to sell. 4 • Monticello News www.ecbpublishing.com Wednesday, November 13, 2013
AROUND JEFFERSON COUNTY Rotarians Recognize Mark Kessler Community Calendar [email protected] or 850-997-3568
November 14, 28 p.m. on Friday at the First Morgan at 850-933-8136 or 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. usually Altrusa of Monticello Presbyterian Church, in Bobby Connell at 850-445- on the fourth Monday at meets at 12 p.m. on the the fellowship hall, for 0049. First United Methodist second and fourth Thurs- lunch, a meeting, pro- November 15, 16 Church in the Family day in the First United gram, and speaker. For Arsenic And Old Lace on Ministry Center on West Methodist Church Youth questions or comments, the Monticello Opera Walnut Street in Monti- Center. For more informa- contact Neill Wade at 850- House stage presented by cello. A light lunch is pro- tion about Altrusa Inter- 545-4940. the Opera House Stage vided and your loved one national Monticello/ November 15 Company on Friday and is provided respite care Jefferson County call 850- Monticello Jamboree Saturday evenings. Con- during the group meet- 997-2973 or 850-997-2230. Band will perform music tact the Opera House at ing. This is a free monthly Contact Mary Francis for dancing every Friday 850-997-4242 for ticket in- program. Call the Gramling at mfgram- at 7 p.m. at 625 South formation. Alzheimer’s Project at [email protected], or Water Street. Everyone is November 17 850-386-2778 for more in- 850-997- 3657 if you plan to welcome to come dance, Camellia Garden Circle formation or 850-997-5545 attend. listen to some of the of the Monticello Garden for directions. The group Local builder and Rotarian Mark Kessler was November 14 finest music, enjoy door- Club members will meet will not meet in Decem- honored with the Paul Harris Award during the Fri- AA meeting at 8 p.m. on prizes, soft drinks, at 2 p.m. on Sunday this ber. day, November 1 afternoon meeting. This is the Thursday at the Christ snacks, and just enjoy month at the home of November 18 highest honor a Rotarian can receive. He was rec- Episcopal Church annex, some fun and cama- Chairman Jane Davis. Al-Anon meetings are ognized for his exceptional service and charity to 425 North Cherry Street. raderie with neighbors Speaker will be Judy Per- held at 8 p.m. on Mondays Rotary. Picture from left to right are: James Mu- For more information call and friends. This is a non- sons; she is one of the ac- at the Anglican Church, chovej, Mark Kessler, and President Angela Gray. 850-997-2129 or 850-997- profit charitable event; tors appearing on the 124 Jefferson Avenue in For more information about Rotary contact Gray at 1955. donations are accepted. Opera House stage in ‘Ar- Thomasville. For more in- November 15 For questions or con- senic and Old Lace;’ she formation go to www.al- [email protected]. Rotary will meet at 12 cerns, contact Curtis will teach the art of mak- anon.alateen. org. ing sugar flowers for cake November 18 decorations, which AA will meet at 8 p.m. on should make for a dyna- Monday at the Christ HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY mite program. Members Episcopal Church Annex, are asked to bring a treat 425 North Cherry Street. or beverage to share. For For more information, 11-12-13 more information about call 850-997-2129 or 850- Financial Focus... this Circle and its events 997-1955. and programs, contact November 18, 19 Chairman Jane Davis at Zumba® classes with Cer- CAN YOU BENEFITFROM 850-997-4320 or email her tified Zumba Instructor Plan for Long-term at jkdeercrossing@aol. Susan Hayes, on Mondays com. This group will con- and Tuesdays from 5:30 to MUNICIPAL BONDS? tinue to meet at 2 p.m. on 6:30 p.m. at the MADCo Care Costs the second Sunday of Studio, 262 North Cherry November is Long-term Care Awareness Month. And when it each month. Street, in Monticello. For comes to long-term care — such as a stay in a nursing home or Provided by Robert J. Davison November 18 schedule and contact in- the services provided by a home health aide — you’ll want to plan for the potential costs involved. Alzheimer’s and Demen- formation, go to www.su- Over the past couple of years, the economic picture has brightened tia Support is held from sanhayes.zumba.com. for many cities and states — but some of them are still facing po- Oftential course, financial you might problems. think As that a you’llcitizen, always you may be ablewell tohave live con- in- dependently,cerns about these without issues. requiring And as anany investor, assistance these — financial and perhaps woes youmay will.affect However, your thinking the oddsabout aren’t one particular necessarily type in of your investment favor: Counseling For Youth Aboutvehicle: 70% municipal of Americans bonds. who reach the age of 65 will need some form of long-term care in their lives for an average of three DEBBIE SNAPP emergency shelter for years, according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Health Specifically, given the difficulties faced by a few municipalities, ECB Publishing youth in crisis. These and Human Services. should you consider adding “munis” to the fixed-income portion Staff Writer services are available of your portfolio? apital City throughout Jefferson And every type of long-term care is expensive. Consider these Youth Serv- County and the Big numbers, taken from the 2013 Cost of Care Survey produced by It is true that municipal defaults, though still rare, rose in 2012. Genworth, a financial security company: Ma’Khya Mo’Nique Akins celebrated her 6th Cices (CCYS) Bend Area. But we haven’t experienced any sharp increases in defaults in birthday with family and friends on Tuesday. has opened an office in All CCYS programs 2013. Overall, default rates for municipal bonds are low — much The national average rate for a private room in a nursing home Monticello to provide focus on reaching out to lower than for corporate bonds of comparable quality, according to She is the daughter of Jerrod and Tieshia is $83,950 — a jump of 24% over the past five years. And it’s not Akins and the sister to Jamiyah Akins. Her cost free counseling to youth and families who muchMoody’s cheaper Investor for Services.a semi-private room in a nursing home — the grandparents are Jerome and Nellie Kay Akins of children, teens, and have found themselves average cost is $75,405 per year, up 23% from five years ago. their families in Jeffer- in situations beyond AOf full-time course, therehome are health no guarantees,aide costs, onbut average, if you stick $44,479 with per “invest- year. Monticello, FL, Willie Tolbert of St. Petersburg, Ifment-grade” you had to municipal spend more bonds than — $80,000 those that per receiveyear for the a nursinghighest FL and Priscilla and Anthony Barnes of Monti- son County. L o c a l their control. home,grades andfrom you independent needed to rating stay in agencies that nursing — you home can forreduce several the cello. resident and program The Jefferson years,chances what of beingwould victimized it do to your by savings?a default. How And would municipal it affect bonds all counselor Dr. Jack County CCYS office is youroffer financialthese benefits: goals? Williams can be located in the Court- • Tax advantages — Municipal bond interest payments are free reached to determine el- house Annex at the cor- Many people think Medicare will pay for long-term care ex- igibility and schedule ners of South Water penses,from federal but that’s taxes, just and not possibly the case. state In reality,and local Medicare taxes, too. only (How- cov- ersever, a smallsome percentagemunis are subject of long-term to the carealternative costs, whichminimum means tax, it’s as appointments by calling and East Walnut streets, typicallywell as state up andto the local individual taxes.) This to foot tax thetreatment bills. means you would 850 728-4611. (the former band build- have to earn a much higher yield on other types of bonds to match The mission of ing at the old Jefferson You’vethe “taxable worked equivalent hard to yield”position of yourselfmunicipal for bonds. an enjoyable retire- CCYS is to promote the County High School.) ment,• Civic so benefitsit’s important— By to addingprotect qualityyour income municipal and assets bonds from to your po- healthy development of For more informa- portfolio, you can help support worthwhile projects in your com- tentially huge long-term care costs. How can you deal with these youth and their families tion about CCYS, visit expenses?munity, such as construction of schools and hospitals. • Steady income — Barring a default, you will receive a regular, by providing counsel- CCYS.org or call 850- Essentially,predictable incomeyou have stream a couple for as of long options. as you First, own you your could municipal “self- ing, outreach, and 576-6000. insure”bonds. However, by incorporating if you currently long-term own costs many into long-term your future munis, budget you —may but, want as tothe consider above numbers reducing indicate,your overall that position.could be Eventually, pretty ex- Jefferson County Community pensive.rising interest Your secondrates will choice push is downto “transfer bond prices,the risk” and of long-termincurring long-termbonds carry care added costs risk to because an insurance their prices company. will decline A financial more as pro- in- fessionalterest rates can rise. assist Work you with in choosing your financial the right advisor solution to determine for your thein- Coalition 2014 Schedule dividualmost appropriate needs. approach for your situation. • Diversification — Municipal bonds can help you diversify the DEBBIE SNAPP meeting dates for the However,fixed-income as importantportion of as your it is portfolioto address if costs, it’s heavily and ways weighted of meet- to- ECB Publishing 2014-year, so be sure to ingward them, corporate it’s also bonds. necessary And you to look can ateven some diversify of the yourother munici-factors thatpal bondmay beholdings connected by building with the a need “ladder” for long-term consisting care of munisservices. of Staff Writer mark your calendars. Tovarying illustrate: maturities. If you Once were you’veto enter built a nursing such a home, ladder, you you might can gain be he Jefferson All the meetings sufferingbenefits in from all interest-ratea physical or environmentsmental disability — whenthat could rates keep are low,you County Com- will be held at the RJ fromyou’ll handling still have your your own longer-term affairs. So bonds you mayworking want for to consultyou (longer- with Tmunity Coali- Bailar Public Library yourterm legalbonds advisor generally to discuss pay higher a durable rates powerthan shorter-term of attorney, whichones), tion members have set a on South Water Street wouldand when allow interest you to rates delegate rise, youyour can financial reinvest decisions the proceeds to a relative, of your ‘tentative’ schedule of in Monticello, begin- close friend or anyone else you might choose. shorter-term bonds at the higher rates. ning at 9:30 a.m., unless otherwise stated on the PreparingConsult with for theyour unexpected, financial advisor including to determine long-term if care, municipal takes 5% off to all Vets thru November 16, 2013 timebonds and can careful be an appropriateplanning. So addition why not to observeyour portfolio, Long-term as invest- Care Thanksgiving Dinner notices issued each Awarenessing in bonds Month involves by gettingrisks, including started on credit your riskplans? and It market can be timerisk. Create your . month. wellBond spent. investments are also subject to interest rate risk such that Call and order by 11/21. January 28, Febru- when interest rates rise, the prices of bonds can decrease, and the ary 25, no meeting in This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Pick up by noon on Wednesday 11/27 investor can lose principal value if the investment is sold prior to March, April 29, May Edwardmaturity. Jones Financial Advisor. 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CHURCH The Son’s Salvation: A Pastor’s Story said that, then we’re and I didn’t feel like I and became an or- good.’ At twelve years knew how to minister dained minister. His old, he stood on God’s to them. And all of a son, Caleb, and adopted promise, and reminded sudden, there I was at a son DeQuon are both his father to do the Bible college. In three strong in the faith. same.” days I had quit my job, Caleb even runs his Just before that enrolled in classes, and own ministry, passing time, Stephens felt his started college. But it out bracelets that re- call to the ministry. wasn’t normal classes. I mind others to “Do While he had felt he didn’t exactly know Your Best, Leave The was doing enough in what I was doing. I en- Rest To God.” the church by being rolled in condensed, Clay and Amanda, able to provide mone- senior-level classes. his wife of a year, have tary donations, that That means the whole a baby girl on the way conviction quickly and semester was con- and are known to argue unexpectedly began to densed into two weeks.” which of them is more wear thin. “I was serv- Despite his chal- blessed for having the ing as a youth leader, lenges, he graduated other. Dequon, Clay, Amanda, and Caleb Stephens AMBER HOUSTON tian and nobody in the my knees, and there I ECB Publishing church had the courage was in the middle of New Staff Writer to grab ahold of me, her living room, weep- is full title shake me, and tell me, ing. Her family must and name is boy, this thing you call have thought I was Hong Kong HPastor Clay Christianity—it isn’t.’” crazy, but all at once I Dining Out Spotlight Stephens of the Monti- What he called knew that God was say- Chinese Restaurant D cello Church of the Christianity was drink- ing ‘If you want this re- Nazarene, but he isn’t ing, partying, and chas- sponsibility, it will 850-997-5561 much for standing on ing after women— never be taken away Take out & ceremony. In fact, as I without saying G-- d--- from you.’ And so I was Sesame$4.95 walk into his office, he’s and while still going to weeping and saying Chicken Catering Service sitting. church. That lifestyle over and over, ‘I want I Pastor Clay’s office led the young Stephens this responsibility, I Get A Free Egg Roll or is sparse and tidy—ex- to the birth of his son. want this responsibil- COUPON: Sweet Tea cept the desk. That’s “I’m not going to say ity.’” Purchase must be over $15 where he is, amid pa- much about my first And through di- Healthy - Tasty pers and books and wife,” he said. “You’re vorce, injury, custody Delicious Chinese Food bibles. He looks up at here for my testimony, battles, a career change, N me and greets me, his not hers. I can express and the ups and downs Lunch Specials $4.95 mind still half-buried in her actions, but not her of life, God was faith- his studies, even intentions. When we ful. The injury oc- $ Dinner Combo 6.95 Sweet$ & Sour though he’s extracted found out she was preg- curred when Stephens 4.95 Chicken his nose from his Bible. nant, there was no cer- damaged his back 1257 S. Jefferson St. • Monticello, FL I He offers me a chair tainty that the child doing a manual labor and a smile. was mine because of job. In his early twen- He is exceptionally the lifestyle we led. We ties, he was paralyzed. tall and broad-shoul- were totally outside of His work didn’t want dered as most Jefferson God’s will. I didn’t want the worker’s compensa- County boys are. Paired anything to do with it— tion claim, and gave N with his easy nature, what was I going to do him the run-around for southern accent, and with a child? I was months. With God’s how he never meets a barely more than a kid, help and the kindness stranger, it is surpris- myself. By the time he of a surgeon, Stephens ing that he was not was born, I already had is whole. raised right here in another girlfriend. After that job, G Monticello. “Well, Caleb was a Stephens worked his Instead, he was few days old, and his way up to a six-figure raised in Tallahassee, mother called me and paycheck. In the mean- though Stephens said, ‘we need to talk.’ time, he was growing in doesn’t make a distinc- Normally, I’d have his faith, being a single tion between cities. “I cursed her out and dad to the son that was born and raised in hung up the phone Saved him, and work- the church,” he said. “I mad. I don’t know why I ing through custody was there for Vacation listened that day. She arrangements concern- Dining Out Bible School, Sundays, asked me to come to her ing Caleb. “That really Wednesdays, Youth. Un- parents’ house and forced me to look at my fortunately, the depth meet Caleb. I don’t past and tell Caleb the Spotlight O of my Christianity know why I said yes.” truth of it. I had to con- amounted to ‘don’t say When he arrived, fess my old lifestyle to G-- d--- and go to her entire family was him and to myself. He church.’ there. “Most sane men was asking why the “It wasn’t until I would have turned court had to decide who was twenty one and I around and left,” he got to live with, U looked into my infant Stephens quipped. “I when he’d lived with son’s eyes that I saw didn’t. I went inside, me primarily. into my own eyes and and there she was sit- “I told him about really looked at my life. ting on the couch hold- the promise God gave Before that, I would go ing the baby. I me when I first laid into the church reeking remember being so eyes on him—that if I T of booze. And when I angry at that tiny baby wanted the responsibil- left, I’d go right back to boy. ity of my son, he’d muddin’ and drinking. “And then I held never be taken from me. Church was little more him, and I looked into At twelve years old, he than a habit to me. I his eyes and I saw my- looked into my face and called myself a Chris- self. I was brought to said, ‘Oh. Well if God G U
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CHURCH CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH NEWS NOTES 285 Magnolia St • Monticello • 997-2165 325 West Washington Street Monticello • 997-2349 [email protected] or 850-997-3568 www.cbcflorida.org Dr. Rick Kelley, Pastor Dr. David E. Walker, Pastor November 15 brate its 106th Home- Sunday School...... 9:45 AM Tent of the Holy Guests coming beginning with a Sunday School...... 9:45 AM Sunday Morning Worship...... 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Worship...... 6:00 PM offers prayer for the sick Worship Service at 10:30 Sunday Morning Worship...... 11:00 AM and a special scripture a.m. on Sunday. Come Sunday Evening...... 6:30 PM Wednesday Bible Study...... 6:30 PM Children’s Church - Ages 4-6....11:30 AM message every Friday at enjoy special music by Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 PM -Nursery for all services- Wed. TRAC Club for teens...... 7:00 PM 7:30 p.m. The Tent is lo- the Purvis Brothers. Rev. MEMORIAL M.B. CHURCH cated at 295 West Palmer Daryl Adams, pastor, Mill in Monticello. Call can be contacted at 850- CAPITAL HEIGHTS 780 Second Street • Monticello • 997-4947 850-342-3541 for more in- 251-0129 for more infor- BAPTIST CHURCH Moderator J.B. Duval, Pastor formation. mation, or Dan Morris 7150 Apalachee Pkwy • Tallahassee Worship Services 2nd and 4th Sundays November 16 at 850-251-3296. www.chbaptistchurch.org Sunday Church School (every Sunday)...... 9:30 AM StoryTime Ministry is November 20 Pastor Derrick Burrus Sunday Worship (2nd & 4th Sundays)...... 11:00 AM held from 1 to 2 p.m. First Presbyterian 850-345-0425 Youth Worship (2nd Sunday)...... 11:00 AM every other Saturday at Church will host Ea- Sunday School...... 10:00 AM Wednesday the Jefferson County glesWings, a ministry of Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM Prayer Meeting/Bible Study...... 7:00 PM Bailar Public Library. outreach, serving the Children’s Chapel...... 11:00 AM Sunday Evening...... 6:00 PM For more information community on the first Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 PM NEW HOPE CHURCH OF GOD contact First United and third Wednesday of Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 415 E Palmer Mill Rd • Monticello • 997-1119 Methodist Church Min- each month from 9 a.m. Classes for Students newhope415@yahoo istry Chairman Barbara to 12 p.m. Volunteers are Pastor Dr. E . Bob Kuschel Hobbs at 850-523-1813. always needed, to dis- CENTRAL BAPTIST Sunday School...... 10:00 AM November 17 tribute food items and to CHURCH Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM Mt. Morilla Missionary donate non-perishable Wed. Family Training Hour...... 7:00 PM Baptist Church Young food items. Call and 625 Tindell Road • Aucilla • 997-2081 Ignite student Ministries...... 7:00 PM P.O. Box 163 • Monticello Adult Youth Choir of La- leave a message for Pastor Daryl Adams OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH mont will celebrate its JoAnne Arnold at 850- 850-251-0129 second anniversary on 997-2252, or 850-997-1084, Sunday School...... 9:45 AM 7369 Boston Hwy. Monticello Sunday at 3 p.m. Guest or go to eaglewingsmon- Sunday Worship Service...... 11:00 AM 850-997-1596 speaker and choir will [email protected] or Choir Practice...... 5:00 PM Bro. David During be Min. Sarah Terrell www.firstpresbyterian- Worship Service...... 6:00 PM Sunday Bible Study...... 10:00 AM and the Rock Hill Youth monticello.org. Wednesday Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM Choir of Tallahassee. November 22, 23 Fellowship Meal...... 6:30 PM Sunday Evening...... 6:00 PM November 17 Second Harvest Food Prayer Meeting/Bible Study...... 7:00 PM Wednesday Shiloh Missionary Bap- Program, together with Bible & Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 PM INDIAN SPRINGS tist Church in the churches of New BAPTIST CHURCH GREATER FELLOWSHIP Greenville will celebrate Bethel AME, Elizabeth its annual ‘Family and MB, Hickory Hill MB, 5593 Veterans Memorial Drive (Hwy 59) BAPTIST CHURCH Friend Day’ program on Mt. Pleasant AME and Tallahassee • 850-893-5296 690 Cypress Street Monticello 850-997-4375 “Standing Firm On The Word Of God” the third Sunday, at 11 Philadelphia MB, will www.indianspringsbaptistchurch.com Dr. Melvin Roberts, Pastor a.m. Guest speaker will provide food to anyone Rev. Greg Roberts Sunday Church School...... 10:00 A.M. Sunday Praise & Worship...... 11:15 A.M. be Rev. Larry Johnson needing assistance, in- Sunday School...... 9:45 AM 2nd Sunday Youth Praise & Worship and his New Bethel cluding the needy, in- 4th Sunday Individual Outreach Ministry & Fellowship Primitive Baptist fants, and the elderly. Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM 3rd Sunday Holy Communion Children's Worship...... 11:00 AM Wednesday Evenings Church congregation in This is done monthly on Wednesday Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 P.M. Madison. For more in- the fourth Saturday with Fellowship Meal...... 7:00 PM Bible Study...... 7:00 P.M. formation call 850-878- distribution from 8 to 9 Prayer Meeting...... 7:45 PM ELIZABETH 9613. Chairperson is Sis. a.m. at the New Bethel BAPTIST CHURCH Teresa Duval and the AME Church, located at Shiloh Youth Choir; Co- 6496 Ashville Highway. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 4124 Bassett Dairy Rd • Monticello • 997-8444 Email: [email protected] Chairpersons are Sis. Volunteers are also Shuwanda Miller, Gloria needed to come on the 425 North Cherry Street • Monticello • 997-4116 Student Pastor, Don Self www.ChristChurchMonticello.com Sunday Worship Service...... 8:30 AM Robinson, Barbara Mac- Friday evening before at Rev. James Bowen May, Priest Sunday Bible Study...... 9:45 AM Donald, and Angie 6:30 p.m. to help bag the Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 AM Thompkins. Rev. JB food packages. Contact Communicating the Good News of Jesus Christ since 1840 Choir Practice...... 5:00 PM Evening Worship Service...... 6:00 PM Duval, pastor. Nellie Randell at 850-997- Sunday 9:00 AM...... Adult and Children Sunday School November 17 5605, or 850-997-6929 to 10:00 AM ...... Holy Eucharist Wednesday Central Baptist Church volunteer, or for more in- Bible Study/Prayer Meeting...... 6:00 PM Nursery provided for children under 5 RA’s/ GA’s/Mission Friends/Youth Aucilla, located at 625 formation about this Tindell Road, will cele- program.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH RESTORED GLORY OF LLOYD 124 St. Louis Street • Lloyd • 997-5309 CHRISTIAN CENTER [email protected] Pastor George L. Smith 1287 South Jefferson Street • 997-RGCC (7422) sunday www.restoredglory.org Sunday School-Small Groups...... 9:15 AM Pastor Eddie and Elder Veronica Yon Praise & Worship...... 10:30 AM AWANA –ages 3 years—6th grade...... 5:00 PM Get Moving Womens Fitness & Fellowship, Monday.....6:00 PM CSI: Youth—Grades 6-12...... 5:30 PM Sunday Church Service...... 10:00 AM Heirline is, left to right, Ernie Dawson, Landon Praise & Worship...... 6:00 PM Dawson, Eric Dawson, Linda Dawson and Jackie Choir...... 7:00 PM Tuesday Night Taebo...... 6:00 PM Lamb. Wednesday Thursday Church Service...... 7:00 PM eirline will be do what we do.” Church Family Supper 5:45 PM Pastor’s Office by Appointment returning to Jackie Lamb is the Children’s Choir (3K-5th Grade) 6:00 PM The Potter’s Wheel (6th-12th Grades)...... 6:30 PM Madison on tenor vocalist and is no H Worship on Wednesday...... 7:00 PM ST. PHILLIP AME CHURCH Friday night, November stranger to gospel music. Mondays 22, for an exciting night For many years, Jackie Mighty Monday–Exercise...... 6:00 PM Hwy. 27 South • (1 mile south of Hwy 59) of gospel music at Yogi served as the tenor vocal- thursdays Monticello • 997-4226 Bear’s Jellystone Park. ist for the Heartland Boys Glory Girls Fitness...... 10:00 AM Rev. J. W. Tisdale The concert will start at 7 Quartet and the George 1st & 3rd Monday p.m., and the doors will Amon Webster Trio. Mighty Monday—Ladies Bible Study...... 6:00 PM open at 6 p.m. LifeSong Jackie is a former mem- 1st Wednesday Sunday Morning...... 9:30 AM will also be performing ber of Heirline. Group Shades of REaD Book Club...... 5:45 PM Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM during the evening. manager Ernie stated he 2nd thursday Tuesday nights basic English classes Ernie Dawson is the is glad to have Jackie Lloyd Silver Saints– Senior Adult...... 11:00 AM w/Gloria Norton at 7:00 lead vocalist for the back as a part of the fam- 3rd thursday Wednesday group. Ernie has written ily. W W Diners...... 5:30 PM Widows/Widowers outing Prayer & Bible Study...... 7:00 PM many of the songs the They say that big tal- 3rd saturday group sings. Many of the ent comes out of small Brotherhood...... 8:00 AM songs have been in the towns, and LifeSong is no top ten and top twenty of exception to the rule. ST. RILLA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH the Singing News Maga- While they are all young, zine Chart. He is best their roots run deep in WAUKEENAH UNITED METHODIST known for writing such southern gospel music. 13 Barrington Road • Monticello • 850-997-8747 songs as “My Mama's From the simple lyrics of 81 Methodist Church Rd • Waukeenah • 997-2171 Rev. James Mack, Pastor Prayer,” “He's Alive,” the gospel, to a genuine www.waukeenah-umc.org Sunday School...... (Every Sunday)...9:45 AM “Lord Send Me A love for the people and Pastor Donald Thompson, Jr. Morning Worship...... (1st & 3rd Sundays)11:00 AM Refuge,” “She's Not Cry- music, LifeSong contin- Sunday School...... 9:45 AM Bible Study/Prayer Meeting- ...... ing Anymore,” and a song ues to reach audiences of (Thursday before 1st & 3rd sunday)...... 7:30 PM. he co-wrote with his son all ages and sizes. Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM Eric, “Jesus Has Con- The group is com- Youth Group...... 7:00 PM quered The Grave,” prised of Bryant Thig- Wednesday SHILOH AME CHURCH which was their first top pen, baritone; Jessica Choir Practice...... 7:00 PM 10 song. Ernie says it has Ratliff, alto; and Ethan 224 Thomas Road • Aucilla been like a dream come Brooks, lead. Youth Group...... 7:00 PM true being able to travel LifeSong began in Family Fellowship Rev. Gilbert Connelly, Pastor with his wife, Linda, and 2008 when three friends 2nd Thursday of each month their two sons, Eric and decided to join together Thrift Store open every Saturday, Second and Fourth Sundays Landon, and minister to and perform a concert Sunday School...... 10:00 AM crowds across the coun- with the Dixie Echoes. 8:00 AM-12:00 PM try. From that evening, it www.waukeenahcemetery.com Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 AM Ernie and Linda's wasn't long before Wednesday Evening Prayer and Bible...... 7:00 PM oldest son, Eric, sings LifeSong was on the road First Corinthian Church Fourth Sunday Youth Participation baritone for the group. touring the southeast. 955 Lemon St., Monticello, Florida Eric also co-wrote the During their first year of groups first top ten song, ministry, the group en- 850-445-0076 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH "Jesus Has Conquered joyed much success sign- [email protected] 290 East Dogwood Street • Monticello • 850-997-2252 The Grave." Eric is the ing with national label, Reverend John Jones, Pastor Interim Pastors bus driver, sound techni- Lamp Music Group. The Saturday Morning Worship...... 11:00 AM Sunday School...... 9:45 AM cian among other things group was featured on Wednesday Bible Study...... 6:30 PM Sunday Worship...... 11:00 AM for the ministry. Eric does SingingNews.com and a lot for the ministry, but SouthernGospelNews. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Adult Bible Study-Wednesday...... 6:30-7:30 PM never complains about com during the signing Men’s Breakfast...... 2nd Saturday 8:00 AM what he does. Ernie said, and release of their proj- US 19 N 1590 N. Jefferson Street (US 19) “He's my right arm, I ect, Brand New Start. 850-997-3906 [email protected] FIRST UNITED don't know what I would Their first release to Pastor Clay Stephens do without him." radio, "Sounds Like METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School...... 9:45 AM Eric’s love for the Heaven," featured the dis- 325 W. Walnut Street • Monticello Morning Worship...... 10:45 AM Pastor Wayne Cook 997-5545 Lord is evident in every- tinguished voice of living Wednesday Evening thing he does. His goal, legend, Naomi Sego Supper...... 5:30 PM Praise & Worship...... 8:30 AM first and foremost Reader, who was a special Small Group Breakout...... 6:30 PM Sunday School...... 9:30 AM though, is to reach those guest vocalist on the Bible Study & Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 PM Traditional Worship...... 11:00 AM who doesn’t know Christ. recording. Saturday “I hope something For more informa- Spanish Church Services...... 7:30 PM Wednesday night activities that we sing or say tion, please call (850) 464- Bible Study...... 4:15 Prayer Group...... 5:15 touches someone’s life,” 0114, (850) 973-8269 or visit Fellowship Meal...... 6:00 Eric said. “That’s why we www.lifesonggospel.com. WACISSA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Chancel Choir Practice...... 6:30 14492 Waukeenah Hwy/ P.O. 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SCHOOL ACA Beta Club Elects New Officers & Inducts New Members
New Members - Back from left to right: Faith Demott, Nicholas Arceneaux, Stephanie English, Traynor Barker, Seth Wiles, Gatlin Nennstiel, Chaz Hamilton, Joe Hannon and Joshua Greene. Front from left to right: Brittany Hughes, Jenny Jackson, Ram- sey Sullivan, Heather James, Cali Burkett, Kelly Horne and Kate Whiddon.
Please take notice of the signage posted at each collection sit for the proper disposal of items.
New Beta Club Officers - Left to right: Sam Hogg, Delegate at Large; Whitney Stevens, Treasurer; Kinzi Mat- tingly, Secretary; Ricky Finlayson, Vice President and Aimee Love, Presi- dent.
KINZI MATTINGLY Beta Club Secretary n Friday, October 25, OA u c i l l a Christian Academy elected new officers and inducted 16 new members into the Na- tional Beta Club. The Beta Club is for students of high aca- demic achievement to give back to their school and community. To be apart of Beta you must maintain an A average throughout your high school career. The newly elected officers are the follow- ing: President, Aimee Love; Vice-President, Ricky Finlayson; Secre- tary, Kinzi Mattingly; Treasurer, Whitney Stevens; Delegate at Large, Sam Hogg. 10 • Monticello News www.ecbpublishing.com Wednesday, November 13, 2013
SCHOOL JES Honors Veterans FRAN HUNT knee in a circle with ECB Publishing their rifle barrels to the Staff Writer floor and the butts Jefferson Elemen- pointed upward. Then tary School second and the squad commander third grade students, as Sgt. Major Nicolas well as members of the Branham stood atop JROTC, paid tribute to the rifle butts, saluting local veterans in honor and holding his rifle in of Veteran’s Day, on No- perfection and stance. vember 6 in the JES At the conclusion media center. of the JROTC Drill As attendees en- Team exhibition, JES tered the building, the students Kamar Mays, JROTC cadets lined Elizabeth Kessler, Ariel both sides of the hall- Williams, Kiamani way, saluting them. Wesley, Jaycie Breland, The programs and Zaniyah Parris, re- began with Superin- cited the poem, “Be- tendent of Schools Al cause of You, Unknown Cooksey welcoming the Soldier,” written by many in attendance, Courtney Tamalm. and recognizing local All of the students JES second and third grade students performed a perfectly in-sync routine while waiving their US dignitaries. then stood up and sang flags to the song, “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” during the JES Veteran’s Day program. JES Principal Lee Greenwood’s “God Gwen Coverson then Bless The USA.” As welcomed everyone and they sang the refrain explained that the pro- each time, their voices gram was paying trib- rose and one could hear ute to all of our their pride in this coun- veterans. try ringing. The Jefferson Students Maria County Middle High Rosas, Aliria Williams, School JROTC Color and Rubin Jaimes, then Guard, led by 1st Sgt. recited the poem, Terry Walker, then “Sometimes The World posted the colors. Seems,” written by As all in attendance Larissa Myschuk. remained standing, and Jeff Whitty and the those veterans in atten- students then sang a dance remained salut- medley of the armed ing, the Pledge of forces songs. As each Allegiance was recited, was sung, veterans in and the second and the audience would third graders sang the stand when the song for National Anthem. his/her branch of serv- Led by 1st Sgt. ice, was performed. Walker, the JROTC Students Arleja Drill Team then put on Nealy, Tykora Thomp- The JROTC cadets performed a cadence with many different rhythmic moves during the JES Vet- a very impressive exhi- son, Sandy Lee, Tahj eran’s Day program. bition of precision and Green, Aquanye He told how and how they were and Thomas having to in-sync routine while timing. Thompson, and Shu- Thomas, who was color long-range, but the command his squad. waiving their US flags, The largest percent- nias Bellamy, then re- blind, had gone to col- fighter planes were not, Dr. Sledge said they to the song, “The Stars age of the cadets per- cited the poem, lege after graduating, so many bombers were made it to the top of the and Stripes Forever.” formed a cadence with “American Heritage,” but when the Japanese shot down during mis- mountain and hoisted Dr. Coverson then many different rhyth- written by Elsie Walsh. bombed Pearl Harbor, sions. He said they the US flag after affix- made closing remarks, mic moves. Dr. Jim Sledge then he left school to serve needed a place between ing it to a piece of pipe. thanking the program The exhibition gave a very special his country, and joined where they were and He concluded his trib- coordinators, the chil- squad then gave a very presentation honoring the marines. Dr. Sledge Japan. That place way ute by telling the atten- dren, the veterans, and impressive perform- Sgt. Ernest “Boots” said that Thomas kept Iwo Jima. Dr. Sledge dees how Thomas was those in attendance. ance with their rifles, Thomas, Jr. During his volunteering for com- told of the fight for Iwo later killed by sniper JES Assistant Prin- and rhythm. They illus- presentation he utilized bat, and worked his was Jima, that the Japanese fire. cipal Nancy Whitty trated precise moves pictures and historic up to the rank of Sgt. were waiting and we Wrapping up the then invited all veter- and timing. One of the magazine cover photos, He explained of the im- were coming. He told of program, the students ans to join them in the moves, five of the to illustrate what he portance of the US Thomas’ Lt. being shot performed a perfectly cafeteria for lunch. squad knelt on one was saying. bombers in the war,
In one of the moves performed by the JROTC Exhibition Squad during the JES Veteran’s Day program, five of the squad knelt on one knee in a circle with their rifle barrels to the floor and the butts pointed upward. Then the squad commander Sgt. Major Nicolas Branham stood atop the rifle butts, saluting and holding his rifle in perfection and stance.
Dr. Jim Sledge gave a special presentation during the JES Veterans Day program, on Sgt. Ernest “Boots” Thomas, Jr., who led the squad of marines, which raised the US flag on Iwo Jima. Wednesday, November 13, 2013 www.ecbpublishing.com Monticello News • 11
SPORTS JES Mighty Tigers Wrap Up Season 8-3
The Jefferson Elementary School Mighty Tigers football team wrapped up their season on an 8-3 record, after splitting the first two games of the cham- pionship playoffs. FRAN HUNT The Tigers kicked for the Mighty Tigers. Championship game,” to see everyone at their Tigers will take on the ECB Publishing the ball down to the 20- The Tigers received said Coach Keith. final game of the year, Recreation Department Staff Writer yard line, and the Ben- the ball but couldn’t He thanked every- Homecoming, which team, the Chargers, he Jefferson gals running back move it down the field one who has supported is slated for Novem- who Jefferson mauled Elementary returned it 80 yards for and had to kick-off on the Tigers throughout ber 14 at 6 p.m. at for a 34-7 victory in TS c h o o l a touchdown to end the the fourth down. the season, and hoped Death Valley. The their previous game. Mighty Tigers football first half. The extra On the first Wild- team wrapped up the point attempt was no cats play, they ran a re- season on an 8-3 record, good. verse and broke into after splitting the first Starting the second the open for a touch- two games of the cham- half, the Tigers kicked down. However, the pionship playoffs. off to the Bengals, and extra point attempt Jefferson faced off as it had been all sea- failed. against the Quincy son, the Jefferson de- “The Tigers started Bengals on October 29, fense kept their a long drive to even the and the Mighty Tigers progress down field score, but on a third skinned their opponent very slow. As they were down they attempted a for a 13-6 victory. ready for the go-ahead pass from Rico Watkins Coach Steve Keith score, Calvin Alexan- to Jartavious Howard. said the Bengals were a der intercepted the The pass, which as a much better team than pass, which was the lateral, was incom- the Tigers had played Tigers first intercep- plete, and one of the all season and the tion of the year. Wildcats picked it up Tigers went in knowing “The play seemed and ran it in for their it would be a tough, and to inspire the Tigers of- second touchdown,” hard-fought game. fense as they marched said Coach Keith. The Tigers received down the field, to allow Again the Wildcats the ball, made a strong Elijah Brannon to extra point attempt drive toward the goal score a Jefferson touch- failed. line, but several penal- down,” said Coach The second half ties halted the run. Keith. However, the was a defensive battle, The Tigers kicked extra point attempt with neither team off to the Bengals, but failed. being able to mount a the Tigers defense held “The Tigers de- good drive. Late in the them from making fense once again rose to second half, the Tigers much yardage, and the occasion, holding once again attempted a they finally had to the Bengals offense to pass play, which punt. short runs. The Tigers worked to perfection. Upon receiving the took over on downs and Rico Watkins punt, the Mighty ran out the clock for passed to Jartavious Tigers embarked on an- the win,” Coach Keith Howard, who in turn, other long drive, which added. threw a long pass to resulted in Jartavious The Tigers traveled Calvin Alexander for Howard bringing in the to Quincy on November the touchdown. How- touchdown, and Rico 4 in the second round ever, the extra point at- Watkins scoring the of the playoffs, and tempt was no good. extra point, with one took on the Wildcats, “This ended the minute remaining in only to suffer a 12-6 Tigers bid for a fourth the half. loss, closing the season consecutive trip to the Schedule Released For Lady Tigers Basketball Players Of The Week FRAN HUNT at 6 p.m., home; Lincoln, ECB Publishing December 12 at 6 p.m., Staff Writer away; Chiles, December JCHS ACA he schedule 16 at 6 p.m., home; Mayo, has been re- December 19 at 6 p.m., Offensive Defensive Offensive Defensive Tleased for the away; Madison, Decem- Jefferson County var- ber 20 at 6 p.m., away; sity Lady Tigers basket- January 4 at 6 p.m., John ball team. Paul, home; Talla- Go The team played vana, January preseason games 7 at 6 p.m., on Novem- away; Bran- Tigers! ber 8 and 9 at ford, January West Gadsden, 10 at 6 p.m., those statistics, home; Mayo, as well as the roster January 16 at 6 for the team, will be p.m., home; Hamilton, forthcoming. January 18 at 6 p.m., Action continues away; John Paul, Janu- against Taylor County, ary 22 at 6 p.m., away; Kean Thomas Nikolas Branham Brandon Holm Nick Roberts November 14 at 6 p.m., Tallavana, January 23 at away; Lincoln, Novem- 6 p.m., home; and wrap- ber 15 at 6 p.m., home; ping up the regular sea- West Gadsden, Novem- son, Madison, January Kirk Reams ber 19 at 6 p.m., away; 25 at 6 p.m., home. The Chiles, November 21 at 6 District Championship Jefferson County Congratulations Players p.m., away; Branford, will be held January 31 December 5 at 6 p.m., and February 1 at Mayo. Clerk of Court away; Taylor County, De- Coaching the Lady cember 6 at 6 p.m., home; Tigers this year is Rodell Hamilton, December 10 Thomas. 12• Monticello News www.ecbpublishing.com Wednesday, November 13, 2013
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Earn Priced to sell! 8 beautiful 866-952-5303, x 63 11/8,13,15,pd SW Arbour Circle in Madison or water. 997-5007 9/27,tfn,c $700 per week! No experi- acres originally offered at e-mail resume to kristen@ar- AIR sTREAM CAMPER ence needed! Local CDL $139,900. NOW just TENN. LAND BARGAIN boursatmadison.com. TRAILER FOR RENT for 12 Traning. Job ready in 15 $39,900. Fully complete WITH FREE BOAT SLIP! Help Wanted 11/13-29,c hours of work per week on horse days! (888)368-1964 community. No time frame 1.70 acres meadows over- farm north of Monticello. Call to build. Call for more looks 140 acre Nature Pre- THE CITY OF MONTI- MOsquITO CONTROL CELLO Is ACCEPTING AP- 229-403-4554 11/6-15,c Heavy Equipment Operator info: (888)434-9611. Gulf serve, streams & ponds. TECHNICIAN-PART TIME Training! Bulldozers, Atlantic Land Sales, LLC, Only $19,900. 6.1 acre PLICATIONs FOR POLICE The Jefferson County Board of 400 sq.FT. sTuDIO APART- PATROL OFFICER. Re- Backhoes, Excavators. Broker. hardwoods Only $27,900. County Commissioners is seek- MENT - partially furnished; quires a minimum of high 3 Weeks Hands On Pro- FREE boat slips. Excellent ing applicants for part-time sea- beautiful view; watch the school diploma and Florida Po- wildlife play. Available January gram. Local Job Placement Real Estate/ financing, little down. Call lice Standards. The successful sonal Mosquito Control 4, 2014. call 997-6492 Leave Assistance. National Lots & Acreage now 1-877-888-0267, candidate must live within 25 Technician. Job descriptions and message. $300. per month, Certifications. GI Bill Ben- Streamfront Land Bargain! x446 miles of Monticello Police Sta- applications may be obtained at water included, not electricity, efits Eligible. 1-866-362- tion. Must complete a Dept. the Jefferson County Health De- first & last month rent in ad- 6497 field training program within partment Annex Building lo- vance. 11/8,tfn,c the first month. Background cated at 1175 W Washington ST, Home Improvement check required. Salary and ben- Monticello. Duties include: per- Find Guaranteed, Local efit information available upon forms complaint investigations request. Submit to City of A/C Sales & Installation and community surveys as as- Automotive Pros! 800-763-7108. Air Monticello 195 S. Mulberry St. signed. Makes assessments of Monticello, FL 32344, by 5:00 2006 FORD ExPEDITION- Conditioner Sales, Service habitats for mosquito control pm on Friday 11/29/2013. and Installation. measures such as larvaciding, Eddie Bauer (white) Great fam- EOE/Drug-Free Workplace. ily car, Very good condition. All pros are pre-screened aquatic weed control, placement and relentlessly reviewed! 11/13-29 Call Paul 850-464-1230 of predacious fish and barrier Call now for a no obliga- COORDINATOR FOR spray treatments. Identifies mos- 5/29,tfn,c tion estimate! PARAMEDIC/EMT Program. quitoes to species level. 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LEGALS ROUND EFFERSON OUNTY NOTICE OF MEETING A J C THE SCHOOL BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY will meet in Spe- cial Session on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board room located at 1490 W. Washington Street, Monti- cello, FL. An agenda is available thru their website at www.jefferson- Palmer Place Book Club To Meet schooldistrict.org. Any questions may be directed to the District Office at DEBBIE SNAPP family, relationships, ated political dissident. Participants read books (850) 342-0100 Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 11/13 ECB Publishing and love. It gave the reader a very they normally would IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Staff Writer Last meeting’s book real idea of what it was avoid, but are so worth SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT he Palmer discussion was of ‘The like to be in solitary reading. IN AND FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA Place Book Lizard Cage,’ by Karen confinement for years For more informa- CIVIL ACTION TClub will Connelly. A book of fic- for writing songs where tion about this book meet at 6 p.m. on Tues- tion, but based on ac- there’s anti-govern- club, or give book sug- BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA day, November 19 to dis- tual situations in ment in a dictatorship. gestions, contact Coor- COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff, cuss the book ‘Sing You Burma. This first novel Books like these dinator Abi Vandervest Home,’ by author Jodi peers into the tortured give reason to be in- at douwahnadance@ CASE NO.: 2010 CA 000272 Picoult; a writing about mind of an incarcer- volved in a book club. yahoo.com. vs. DIVISION: THOMAS H. BIZZLE , et al, After Thanksgiving Seafood Feast Defendant(s). DEBBIE SNAPP give back into its com- ______/ ECB Publishing munity; and, what bet- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Staff Writer ter time then during NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of e f f e r s o n the season of Thanks- Mortgage Foreclosure dated September 12, 2013 and entered in Case No. County Union giving. 2010 CA 000272 of the Circuit Court of the SECOND Judicial Circuit in JNumber One Plan to dine-in or and for JEFFERSON County, Florida wherein BAC HOME LOANS will host an ‘After- take-out. Come share SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, Thanksgiving Seafood good food and good fel- LP is the Plaintiff and THOMAS H BIZZLE; DONNA DIANE BIZZLE Feast’ on Saturday, No- lowship with good A/K/A DONNA D. BIZZLE A/K/A DONNA BIZZLE; are the Defen- vember 30 at the Monti- friends and neighbors. dants, The Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at NORTH DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE LOBBY IN JEFFER- cello Opera House. For more informa- SON COUNTY, MONTICELLO, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the 13th day This free meal will tion contact Rev. of March, 2014, the following described property as set forth in said Final begin at 1 p.m. and will Charles G. Smith at 850- Judgment: continue through the 345-8623 or Rev. James ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE day. This is an opportu- Mack at 850-997-8747. NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4) OF SECTION THIR- nity for the ministry to This is a FREE event. TEEN (13), IN TOWNSHIP TWO (2) NORTH, RANGE FOUR (4) EAST, JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH IS ENCLOSED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING BOUNDARY LINES, TO-WIT: BE- GINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE Jefferson Outreach For Youth 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP AND RANGE AFORESAID, DEBBIE SNAPP tions include: Tallahassee Memo- AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO (632) FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LAND FOR- ECB Publishing rial Family Medicine, 1549 S. Jef- MERLY CONVEYED BY MANUEL SANDERS AND LAURA Staff Writer ferson Street; Huckleberry’s SANDERS TO MARK SANDERS; THENCE RUNNING WEST A .O.Y. (Jefferson Out- Creations, 210 W. Washington DISTANCE OF TWELVE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN (1218) FEET, reach for Youth) volun- Street; Capital City Bank, S. Jef- MORE OR LESS, TO THE EAST BORDER OF THE OLD AT- Jteers have kicked off ferson Street; Farmers and Mer- LANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE this year’s annual toy drive for chants Bank, E. Washington RUNNING IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SAID the Christmas holiday season. Street; Monticello News, 180 W. EAST BORDER OF SAID RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY, A DIS- Now is the time to share your Washington Street, and Tupelo’s TANCE OF SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO (632) FEET, MORE OR J.O.Y LESS, TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SAID holiday joy by donating a new toy Bakery & Cafe at 220 W. Washing- SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP AND RANGE AFORESAID; AND for an area boy or girl, and help to ton Street. Deadline is December THENCE RUNNING EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID make this Christmas special for 6. NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP AND RANGE the children in Jefferson County. “The spirit of giving is our AFORESAID, A DISTANCE OF TWELVE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN Unwrapped toy drop off loca- J.O.Y.” Dave Bitner. (1218) FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; LESS AND EXCEPT: Thor Invited To Walk For A Cause COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 28 MINUTES WEST 345.5 FEET ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SECTION 13 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 629.7 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 30 SEC- ONDS WEST 690.6 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE OLD A.C.L. RAILROAD BED; THENCE NORTH 8 DEGREES 53 MINUTES WEST 631.91 FEET ALONG SAID OLD RAILROAD BED TO A POINT ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SECTION 13; THENCE NORTH 89 DE- GREES 28 MINUTES EAST 790.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE- GINNING.
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Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on September 12, 2013.
Kirk B. Reams Clerk of the Circuit Court By:Sherry Sears Deputy Clerk
**See Americans with Disabilities Act If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: ECB Publishing Photo By Debbie Snapp, November 2, 2013 Kirk B. Reams Pictured from left to right: Teresa Kessler, Jeri Kimbrel, Thor and Faye Pritchett. Jefferson County Courthouse DEBBIE SNAPP effort to reduce the our friends for all you 2778. Or drop your do- 1 Courthouse Circle ECB Publishing numbers that fill area can do.” nations off at Wag The Room 10 Staff Writer shelters and rescue If you can help Dog Thrift & Treasure Monticello, FL 32344 Phone: 850-342-0218 hor and Faye groups facilities. Thor and Faye with a Shop on North Jeffer- 11/6,13,20/2013 P r i t c h e t t If Thor can raise donation, call 850-274- son Street, 850-997-2416. have been in- the most money, to help JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA T Howard Academy High School NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING vited to represent Mon- animals in need, he will ticello in the TREATS, win a year’s supply of Monticello, Florida TO CONSIDER REDISTRICTING November Death Anniversaries INC. 18th Santa Paws dog food and other OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER of ELECTION DISTRICTS Walk on Saturday, De- goodies from Panhan- Teachers & Affiliates cember 14 at Lake Ella dle Pet Supply. The Board of County Commissioners (the "Board") of Jefferson County, in Tallahassee. “Thor and I would *5th Anniversary: Bailey Foster Sloan, Jr. Florida (the "County") will hold a public hearing to consider revising the All monies raised like to show Monti- • Principal - Aucilla Elementary School boundaries of the election districts for the five members of the Board of • Died: November 17, 2008 (Age 89) County Commissioners. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on will fund spay and cello’s dedication to *11th Anniversary: Bertha Thompson Black Tuesday, November 19, 2013, or as soon thereafter as can be heard, in the neuter services and pet helping pets in need,” • Speciality: Elementary Education Courthouse Annex at 435 West Walnut Street, Monticello, Florida 32344. medical care for ani- says Faye. “Thor and I • Died: November 18, 2002 (Age 97) All interested parties, citizens of the County and anyone else may attend mals in need. All in an would like to thank all • Born: November 10, 1905 the public hearing and be heard. *12th Anniversary: Darlene Walker Britt • Specialty: Elementary Education Florida law provides that after each census, the County must fix the bound- COLD WEATHER • Jefferson Elementary School aries of the board member election districts to keep them as nearly equal in • Died: November 3, 2001 (Age 56) proportion to population as possible, with any changes made to the bound- BLANKET DISTRIBUTION *15th Anniversary: Blandy Taylor Miles aries of such districts occurring only in odd-numbered years. At the con- State Representative Halsey Beshears clusion of the November 19 public hearing, the Board will consider a • Specialty: Elementary Education resolution approving a map describing the boundaries of the voting districts. (R-Monticello) will be in Monticello on • Jefferson Elementary School • Died: November 23, 1998 (Age 55) Copies of all district maps under consideration by the Board are available for inspection at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Circle, Monday, November 25th to distribute •29th Anniversary: Henry Hall Monticello, Florida 32344. wool blankets donated by Farm Share, • Specialty: Janitorial Technician • Howard Academy High School If any person decides to seek review of any official decision made by the a non-profit organization. This event • Died: November 5, 1984 (Age 62) Board with respect to any matter considered, a record of the proceedings will take place at Total Landscape Birthday Remembrances will be required and the person intending to appeal will need to ensure that Supply located at 2191 S. Jefferson St. *November 23rd Rosa Lee Smith Sloan (1922) a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and • Specialty: Elementary Education evidence necessary for the appeal. Any person requiring special accommo- from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. • Principal: Mamie B. Scott Elementary School dations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should We would like to encourage *November 26th Gertrude Simpkins Jackson (1909) contact the Clerk of Circuit Court at (850) 342-0218 or via e-mail at everyone to come by and pick up • Specialty: English [email protected] prior to the meeting. a blanket. Historian: Rosa Bassa, Class of 1968 11/13,15/2013 • Former Student of Jackson • First Cousin-in-law of Hall 14• Monticello News www.ecbpublishing.com Wednesday, November 13, 2013
AROUND JEFFERSON COUNTY United Way Jefferson Up And Running
ECB Publishing Photo By Debbie Snapp, October 30, 2013. Altrusa Monticello members presented a donation to Jefferson United Way campaign during its Helping to serve guests at the United Way of the kickoff fundraising event. Pictured from left to right are: Joyce Sealey, Megan Picht, Heather Mitchell, Big Bend Jefferson kickoff are Nan Baughman and Nan Baughman, and Dean Jerger. Ray Hughes.
ECB Publishing Photo By Debbie Snapp, October 30, 2013. ECB Publishing Photo By Debbie Snapp, October 30, 2013. Attending the fundraising effort of the UWBB Jefferson County Cam- Winning the highest bid on the Scarlett O’Hara Cake Auction during the paign, from left to right, are: United Way of the Big Bend Jefferson Campaign United Way of the Big Bend Jefferson County fundraiser was Joyce Sealey. Associate Megan Picht, Co-Chairperson Dean Jerger, United Way Pictured from left to right are: Dean Jerger, Nan Baughman, Sealey, and Kat- President/CEO Heather Mitchell, and Jack Bulloch. rina FitzSimmons. DEBBIE SNAPP (UWBB) Jefferson 30 at the First United in need. In the past 12- ECB Publishing County Co-Chairper- Methodist Church years $643,710.57 has Staff Writer sons Nan Baughman Family Life Center. been donated. nited Way and Dean Jerger held a Altrusa Interna- The Wednesday of the Big successful kickoff tional of Monticello- evening fundraising UB e n d fundraiser on October Jefferson made a meal and event was generous contribution filled with music from to the campaign with Dr. Mike Purvis and the presentation of a Laura Powell, and check. A cake auction Becky Stoutamire. The took place towards the chicken dinner was CAMELLIAS end of the evening prepared by John- with Joyce Sealey as ston’s Meat Market, 3- GALLON CAMELLIAS >>>> $20.00 highest bidder. The with sides from Carrie 7- GALLON CAMELLIAS >>>> $30.00 Scarlett O’Hara crème Ann & Co. and Kat- de mint cake was rina’s Kitchens. Home- Larger Sizes Available baked and donated by made desserts were Katrina’s Kitchens prepared by the UWBB RICHBOURG CAMELLIAS and Katrina FitzSim- Jefferson Campaign 99 Richbourg Rd. mons. Team. UWBB Jefferson There are 21 Jeffer- Monticello, FL. 32344 County has set its goal son County agencies Phone 850-997-3764 this year to raise supported through the www.camelliaplant.com $40,000 for its agencies United Way of the Big Bend. The funds are al- located through the Pre-order Community Invest- your fresh ment Process and the wreath now Jefferson County Com- munity Investment Team. The team’s Only agency review process includes several com- $ ponents that take time 25 to complete properly. Everyone benefits from the United Way! Donations may be made to the United Way of the Big Bend in care of Baughman at 24” mixed evergreen P.O. Box 853, Monti- wreath with a bow cello, FL. 32345. Call Kim at 850-997-2015 or come by Gelling’s Floral Design 190 E. Dogwood St. Monticello, FL