JeffersonFriday, June 22, 2018JournalVol. 11 number 47 county 75¢ +tax ECBPUBLISHING . COM Watermelon Woman arrested Festival after spraying bug spray Wrap-up in man's eyes See Inside for ECB Publishing, Inc. Ashley Hunter, to come inside with her. The 50+ pictures victim stated to Killiam that Cheryl Killiam, 57, of Monticello, was arrested he wasn't ready to come on Tuesday, June 5 after Dep. Arnold and Sgt. indoors and continued to sit Rigdon from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office outdoors. The witness told responded to a call in reference to a physical the officers that the victim's dispute. response had made Killiam Upon arriving at the scene, Dep. Arnold made angry. After arguing with contact with the witness who had made the 911 call. Cheryl J. Killiam the victim and trying to get According to the witness, the victim was him to come indoors, See KILLIAM page 3A sitting outside in the yard when Killiam asked him All-Big Bend Team ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald G. Parsons, June 16, 2018 Dalayna Nolan and Kenzie Key (front water- loaded with Lady Warriors melon) competed against Hunter Key and Anna Key in the Watermelon Exploding Contest. The four can be seen putting their rubber bands Rick Patrick media. around their watermelons, as fast as they could, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Lady Warriors in order to cause enough pressure to make the compiled a record of watermelon explode. The team whose water- melon explodes first … wins! Several members of 18-10 this year, the Aucilla Christian culminating their Academy (ACA) Lady season in the Class 2A Warriors softball team state championship earned their way onto game. The Lady Tallahassee the Warriors were defeated Democrat ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo All-Big in the state By Rick Patrick, May 21 Bend Softball Team. championship game by ACA's Abigail ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo The All-Big Bend Morgan has been Academy at the Lakes By Rick Patrick, May 21 Softball Team is named the All-Big in one of the hardest Lady Warrior, Eliz- published each year Bend Softball Player fought and exciting abeth Hightower, has and is compiled with of the Year for the sec- games in recent history. been named to the the input of area ond time in her career Abigail Morgan First Team All-Big as a Lady Warrior. See BIG BEND Bend Softball Team. coaches and sports Jake Pridgeon: State Rodeo Champion

Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo Submitted Jake Pridgeon, a graduate of Aucilla Christian Academy, com- Monticello local, peted in the June state finals of Jake Pridgeon, age 18, the Florida High School Rodeo has proved himself Association, where he won a twice during state-wide Florida State Reserve Champi- onship in bareback riding. shooting and rodeo competitions. On May 12, Pridgeon traveled to Okeechobee, FL for the Florida High ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald G. Parsons, June 16, 2018 School Rodeo After approximately 10 minutes and 300 rub- Association's (FHSRA) ber bands …….. IT EXPLODES! shooting finals. During the competition, Pridgeon's skill and tact resulted in him obtaining the title of State Champion for trap shooting, as well as placing fourth in the light rifle division. Not yet finished with claiming titles, Pridgeon returned to Okeechobee again in June from Thursday, ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald G. Parsons, June 7 through Sunday, June 16, 2018 June 10 to compete in Photo Submitted After the watermelon explodes, it leaves be- the state finals for the 18-year-old Jake Pridgeon has been competing in rodeo events for three years, hind a wad of rubber bands. Kenzie and Dalayna rodeo division of the and this year he walked away as the State Champion in trap shooting and the State hold up their wad of approximately 300 rubber Reserve Champion in bareback riding. From here, Pridgeon will go to Wyoming to FHSRA. bands that they had wrapped around their water- See PRIDGEON compete against contestants from around the United States, Canada, Australia and melon. page 3A Mexico.

INSIDE Weather Did you know? VIEWPOINTS 2A TV THIS WEEK 8A FARM & OUTDOORS 11A for this COMMUNITY NEWS 4-6A FOOD, FUN & ENTERTAINMENT 9A CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS 12A cats spend 66% of their life asleep weekend HISTORY 7A SCHOOL /SPORTS 10A WATERMELON FESTIVAL B SECTION 2A • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 VIEWPOINTS Letters To The Editor

Letters to the Editor are typed word for word, comma for comma, as sent to this newspaper. Please keep letter to 600 words or less. Passingby Nelson Pryor, GuestParade Columnist

I have lived here in MonticelloWhy? since 2007. I have always wondered why we have Catch the Spirit never had restaurants either stay open or want to open on the North Side of town. Everything seems to be centered around the South Side. I'd like to know is this because of demographic reasons, assumed customer base, official preferences, or what the reasoning is behind this. Or until now has nobody been generally interested I admire the progress downtown is making, and gladly welcome the addition of the new steak and seafood place in the Winn Dixie shopping center and the jobs it will bring. This is a positive step in a good direction and filling those empty buildings will help to stem economic growth. It will also add a much needed variety to the local dinner fare just as the Rev and Rancho Grande have done before it. However. I’d also as a resident of the Nobles like to see some renewed interest in the long neglected North side of town. Cleaning up the derelict gas stations. The old radio shack and making improvements. We need more than gas and liquor to choose from. Perhaps even a pizza place that actually delivers to cover the gap in the meantime would be a welcome addition since sadly another restaurant (Monticello pies) has now closed its doors. Thank you for taking the time to listen. Kevin Avera Sincerely yours,

Franklin Graham sees the need for a Christian Voter turnout crusade. I wantedPRIORITIES to sincerely thank the 517 people who signed the petition for the senior center and the Humane society, That’s a good number for only 3 weeks. I would also like to thank What cause would lead Franklin Graham to lead a three-bus caravan, up the the businesses and churches and board member J.T. Surles for their assistance. Thank You. middle of California, for a two-week tour? The meeting went very well, and it appeared the entire board was sincerely concerned. I This headline says it all: “An Evangelical Fights to Make California Red.” New York Times feel confident they will do their best to help the senior center and the animal shelter. We Yes, that’s what the May 28, 2018 , p. 1, said. Reverent Graham have a great opportunity with the money from the BP oil spill. I focused on these two hosted 10 campaign stops in places like Pasadena (the Rose Bowl), Oxnard, entities, but there are many other needs. There is one thing at the meeting that I did an awful Fresno and Modesto. job communicating. It concerned the definition of ENVIRONMENTAL. When we hear His mission is to support candidates, who will advance the socially the phrase "environmental issues", our minds go to oil spills, illegal dumping, etc. However, conservative causes, dear to many evangelicals. when you are talking environmental hazards it is far more inclusive of just what constitutes What a Job! environmental hazards. This is part of the definition offered by the Webster's Dictionary: "the aggregate of social and cultural conditions that influences the individual or the 26 percent of the country’s registered voters, in 2016, by exit poll count, community. It seems that allowing the senior center to be diminished would be an declared they were born-again Christians. Just thirteen percent of California voters Environmental Hazard to individuals and the community. were. Before I go on I would like to turn our attention to the school boards' irresponsible The Rev. Graham says, we need to talk about faith and Jesus, and get to the decision to not allow our teachers to be armed. If our generals in WW2 used this kind of polls and vote. Don’t be afraid to preach about it, Rev. Graham told the pastors. thinking, we would be sending our children to Wiener Schnitzel University. The power of “Lose your tax exempt status; the progressives want to take it away anyway.” your first line of defense determines if you win a conflict; the same is true for sports. You In 2016, Rev. Graham held rallies in all fifty state capitols urging all do not send your second stringers out to play the game and expect to win very often. Christians to vote. Those tours had been promoted as “Christian Voter Crusades.” Teachers are our first line of defense to protect our children. The police are not going to The Rev. Graham describes himself as a modern-day Paul Revere. “The respond in 15 seconds; the teachers will. I hope the school board will reverse their decision church just has to be wakened,” he said. “People say what goes in California is the as it is irresponsible and directly places our children in harm’s way. That makes the board way the rest of the country is going to go. So, if we want to see changes, it is going and their supporters directly accountable, if God forbid anything happens. That is certainly to have to be done here.” an environmental issue and hazard not to consider spending some of the money to make In one clear goal: change the makeup of school boards. “Can you imagine if our schools as safe as possible. Why would someone get an expensive security system for your school boards were controlled by evangelical Christians?” he asked the their home, when they most likely will never need it? It's called preparation for the worst pastors in Pasadena. possible scenario, Cameras only record the incident after the event. That does a lot of good. The stakes are real. Let's go back to the senior center and humane society, wouldn't it be nice if Jefferson County was thought of having one of the best senior centers and humane societies in the In so many parts of this great country, the train is in motion, and has, in fact, state, instead of being known as the county who has the worst school system in the state? already left the station. What if the senior center had a pool, a putt putt golf course, a go kart track, or other Liberty University recreational activity? I'm certain the seniors who visit the center have spent most of their lives giving, why not give them something now? How about we do something similar by Liberty University has partnered with an independent Christian filmmaker, The Trump Prophecy I-10, except add a restaurant, and a playground for the little ones? Word of mouth and some and raised $1 Million to fund a movie. To be called , the film advertising would make it a must stop for travelers. Think of the single moms and dads who will debuts this fall, October 2 and 4, before 1,200 theaters nationwide. may have to drive to Tallahassee every day for work it's not a reach to believe many visitors “Trump Prophecy” will come from surrounding areas. Creating JOBS. Including the kids from Tallahassee Washington Post I was really excited what 14 million dollars from the BP oil spill could do for our county The question, the June 2, 2018 says, either infuriates or if used wisely. Then I was told the EPA was responsible for allocating the funds. However, intrigues tens of millions of Americans: Did God play a role in the victory of the next day I thought about it and realized the EPA is allocating this money to a project Donald Trump? that is devoid of any evidence; their rationale being, our ground water was being That debate takes to the big screen when evangelical mega-school Liberty contaminated, so the source MIGHT be 57 septic tanks. Logically you would test the septics University releases their film. for a thing called evidence before spending 7 million dollars on a sewage system that on all The mission statement and purpose of Liberty University, one of the largest accounts is not necessary. Scientifically this is not possible as living creatures produce Christian universities in the world, is: “to be a light on a hill and to train organic material The soil is organic, therefore they assimilate, Gods filtering system champions for Christ.” produces water that is 100% pure. The culprit must be inorganic material such as illegal The film centers on a firefighter who in 2011 said God told him Trump would dumping, find that source and deal with it. be president. “It’s a living-room drama” about a man connecting to God and the Our board members need to investigate this situation, as on the surface it resembles a story eventually sparked a prayer movement for the country and a candidate. It’s criminal act, depriving our county of much needed funding. You do not get this kind of based on a 2017 book by Mary and Taylor Colbert, The Trump Prophecies: The opportunity very often. I believe it is incumbent upon our board to pursue this matter. Astonishing True Story of the Man Who Saw Tomorrow…and What He Says is Best Regards, Coming Next.” The film is Liberty’s largest movie production to date. Lawrence Beger A Christian Blitz Many are getting involved. How about you? See you at the polls! Blueberry party at

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How to reach us KILLIAM A second witness in the face with the Hot Shot charges of felony domestic from page 1A corroborated the story and said Flying Insect Bug Spray, battery. Phone, that they had provided the adding that she also sprayed The victim refused medical (850) 997-3568 Killiam grabbed a can of Hot Fax, victim with a wet towel to herself in the process. treatment. (850) 997-3774 Shot Flying Insect Bug Spray Email, monticellonews@ place over his eyes. Taking the can of bug spray as No bond or release and sprayed the victim's face embarqmail.com Killiam acknowledged evidence, Dep. Arnold and Sgt. information has been provided Mail, and eyes with it. P.O. Box 428 that she had sprayed the victim Ridgon arrested Killiam on for Killiam. Monticello, FL 32345 Office, 180 West Washington St. Publisher Team All-Big Bend Softball Team. Rogers hit .343 with 24 RBIs and two Emerald Greene Parsons BIG BEND from page 1A Hightower had a 1.38 ERA with 139 home runs. strike-outs. At the plate, Hightower had a ACA junior Ashlyn Rogers was also was named the All-Big Bend Softball .358 batting average with 28 RBIs. named to the Second Team All-Big Bend Player of the Year as well as listing on the Hightower will be trading in her blue and Team. Ashlyn had a .361 batting average Contact us with All-Big Bend First Team. Morgan was a gold for orange and blue to play softball with 24 RBIs. dominant force both in the pitcher's circle your comments... for the University of Florida next year. Lindsey Davis, a freshman for the Lady and at the plate. Morgan's record was 10-3 If you have any questions Lady Warrior short-stop Carly Joiner Warriors was named to the Honorable or concerns, call us at with an ERA of 1.52 while chalking up was named to the Second Team All-Big Mention Team. Davis had a .380 batting 850-997-3568 121 strike-outs. At the plate, Morgan had a Bend Team. Joiner had a batting average average with 12 RBIs and one home run. or visit our website at batting average of .418 with an incredible www.ecbpublishing.com of .481 with 13 RBIs and one home run. The Lady Warriors have certainly 10 homers and 39 RBIs. Next year, Joiner will be playing softball for the Lady made a name for themselves in Big Bend Morgan will be taking her softball skills to Blazers of Valdosta State University next softball. If it is true that success breeds Boca Raton, Fl. to play for the Owls of year. success, then look for the Lady Warriors Newsroom Florida Atlantic University. Senior Staff Writer Kaylie Rogers, catcher, was named to to be a very successful team for many Lazaro Aleman ACA senior pitcher Elizabeth the Second Team All-Big Bend Team. years to come. Staff Writer Hightower was also named to the First Debbie Snapp Staff Writer High School Rodeo Finals. years and is experienced in the fall of this year, Pridgeon Ashley Hunter PRIDGEON from page 1A In Rock Springs, four FHSRA events: will be attending McNeese Pridgeon will compete against bareback, saddle bronc, trap State University, in Lake Not one to walk away other worthy contestants from shooting, and light rifle Charles, LA, on an athletic empty handed, Pridgeon won 42 states and five Canadian shooting. scholarship and as a member the Florida State Reserve Providences as well as During Pridgeon's nine of the college rodeo team. Champion in bareback and, Advertising contestants from Australia grade year at ACA, he was a Pridgeon plans to major in due to placing within the Top To place an ad call and Mexico. member of the Warrior's Animal Science. (850)997-3568 4 in at least one of the rodeo Pridgeon, who is a 2018 Football team but decided to Jake Pridgeon is the son Classified/Legal events, Pridgeon will now be Lois Revels graduate from Aucilla abandon playing the sport and of Monticello residents, traveling to Rock Springs, Ad Sales Representative Christian Academy, has been dedicate his time and energies Angela and Russ Pridgeon, WY in July for the National competing in rodeo for three into rodeo competitions. In who is a Greenville native.

Florida: Production The Putnam shower. “Sometimes when it's Graphic Design & Layout County Sheriff's Office said nearly midnight and there's a Carl Painter Douglas Peter Kelly, 49, of hissing possum in your Graphic & Ad Design Hawthorne, told officers he shower, the only ones to con- Kate Frizzell suffered a 'bad reaction' after tact for help are the police,” smoking methamphetamine the Delta Police Department he purchased a week prior. port that she was stuck for “It was something that had a wrote on Wednesday, May 30. Circulation Kelly told officers that he be- about 45 minutes until fire- high probability of happening An officer took an animal Service Hours, ServiceM-T 8 a.m.- Hours, 5 p.m. lieved he was sold the wrong fighters were able to cut the sometime,” said the owner. control pole along to catch the M-T 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. California: F 88 a.m. a.m. - Noon- Noon narcotic and wanted the sher- pipe and free her head. As Hold the critter. The possum was re- Subscription Rates, Subscription Rates, iff's office to test the drug. you might've guessed, she bacon jokes, please. Authori- leased back into the wild. New York: Basic: $60 per year Deputies stated Kelly made was cited for underage drink- ties in Southern California A 30-year-old FloridaBasic plus: $45 $70 per per year year the request because he wanted ing. rescued a disgruntled pig man who made headlines re- Out-of-StateAll access: $90 $52 per year Australia: E-Pub $35 $25 “press charges” against the After years of from a hot car on Wednesday, cently after he was ordered by person who sold him the being chased by an innocent June 6. “We see a lot of things a judge to vacate his parents' Jefferson County Journal “wrong narcotic.” Kelly was dog, unfortunately, the croco- in this line of work and just New York home has officially dile has had enough. It ate the when we think we've seen it 2011 arrested and charged with left the residence, but not be- Award Winning possession of methampheta- pooch. Pippa the Pooch was all,” Orange County Sheriff's fore calling the police on his Newspaper mine. performing her favorite trick Department reported. It is not father regarding some missing Minnesota: Sometimes, for a group of onlookers at known if the owner was legos. Michael Rotondo told Established 2007 don't you just feel exhausted? the Goat Island Lodge when charged. reporters he called police be- British Columbia: A weekly newspaper [USPS A Minnesota teenager tested the tragedy occurred on Cana- cause he believed his son's 361-620] designed for the express the rules of Darwinism on Thursday, June 7. Pippa dian police say an officer legos were in the basement reading pleasures of the people of its Friday, June 8, when she barked repeatedly while run- found himself in a hairy situa- and his father would not let circulation area, be they past, present ended up getting her head ning directly at the massive tion last week when he re- him look for them. “This isn't or future residents. stuck in a truck's oversized reptile, before the crocodile, sponded to a call from a a game show,” said Rotondo. Published weekly by ECB tailpipe at a music festival. unfazed, whipped its head British Columbia home: an “I don't have to guess what's Publishing, Inc., 180 West Washing- The 19 year old stated in a re- back and snatched the terrier. opossum was trapped in the behind door number one.” ton St. Monticello, FL 32344. Peri- odicals postage PAID at the Post Office in Monticello, Florida 32345. City agrees to the upkeep Periodicals postage paid at the Post Office in Monticello, Florida 32344. of US 19 landscaping Postmaster: ECB Publishing, Inc. Send address changes to Lazaro Aleman, for the maintenance of the trees and shrubs Davis said, adding that it would only re- MONTICELLO NEWS, P.O. Box 428, Monticello, FL 32345. once they were planted, saying it was more quire the city's agreement to proceed for- Office hours City of Monticello crews will be main- than the county could handle. ward with the project. Open Monday-Thursday taining the landscape trees and shrubs that “There's no way that the county is To which statement Monticello City 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be planted on US19 within the city lim- going to maintain five miles of road to I- Manager Steve Wingate offered that he Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. its as part of the 2nd phase of an ongoing 10,” Commissioner Betsy Barfield said at didn't see a problem with the city main- This newspaper reserves state beautification project. the March 3 commission meeting. taining the landscaping, given that city the right to reject any adver- The Monticello City Council on Tues- Barfield then suggested, and the com- crews were already maintaining the por- tisement, news matter, or sub- day, June 5, agreed to do the maintenance, mission agreed, to reduce the scope of the tions of US 19 within the city limits. scriptions that, in the opinion of the management, will not following the presentation of engineer Rob landscaping to the area within the city lim- Per the design plans drawn by land- be for the best interest of the Davis, of Dewberry Engineering, Inc. its, provided that the FDOT agreed. scape architect Winston Lee, the trees to county and/or the owners of Davis explained that the Jefferson Davis, who is overseeing the project, be planted will be canopy types, such as this newspaper, and to inves- tigate any advertisement sub- County Commission had agreed to accept said he was sure that the FDOT would magnolias, live oaks, crepe myrtles and mitted. the $271,000 grant from the Florida Depart- agree. other flowering understory species, along All photos given to ECB ment of Transportation (FDOT) and pro- “I actually floated that very idea passed with sabal and pindo palms and hearty Publishing, Inc. for publication ceed with the second phase of the US 19 the FDOT and they were amenable to it,” shrubs. in this newspaper must be picked up no later than 6 beautification project, provided that its months from the date they are scope could be reduced and the city agreed dropped off. ECB Publishing, to doing the maintenance. Inc. will not be responsible for photos beyond said deadline. City officials' only questions were whether irrigation was part of the deal (it CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS is), and if live oaks could be substituted for Deadline for classifieds is some of the 59 sabal palms that the design Monday at 3:00 p.m. for Wednesday’s paper, and plans call for. Davis indicated that some- Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. thing could be worked out in terms of the for Friday’s paper. Dead- latter request. line for Legal Advertise- ment is Monday at 3 p.m. The original project called for the land- for Wednesday’s paper, scaping of 10,500 feet of select sections of and Wednesday at 3 p.m. US 19 between I-10 and Martin Road just for Friday’s paper. south of Monticello, including the railroad $ 00 There will be a 10 charge overpass near Drifton. County officials, for Affidavits. however, refused to accept responsibility 4 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] OR (850) 997-3568 June 22, 23, 24 or concerns, contact Susan Rissman at Watermelon Festival annual Golf and srissman4766@embarqmail. com. Tennis Tournament will be held Friday, June 25 Rosa Lee Green Saturday and Sunday at the Jefferson Breastfeeding Support Classes at 11 Mrs. Rosa Lee "Muh" Cooper Green, 96, of Country Club. Contact David Jackson for a.m. on Mondays at the Jefferson County Perrine, FL transitioned from this life on Wednesday, golf at [email protected] Health Department, 1255 West June 13, 2018. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 or call (850) 997-5484 or Katrina Walton Washington Street. For more information a.m. on Saturday, June 23, at Second Baptist Church, for tennis at [email protected] or call (850) 342-0170. Richmond Heights, FL 33176, by Jay Funeral Home. 850) 510-9512. June 25 June 22 EOC Amateur Radio Operators net A Leon County native, she was the widow of Rotary meets at 12 p.m. on Fridays call at 8 p.m. on Mondays on repeater Reverend Nathaniel Green, Sr. and had been a at the First Presbyterian Church WX4JEF (145.430, minus offset, PL tone longtime member of Hurst Chapel AME Church, fellowship hall for a meeting, program 94.8) All are invited to tone in and Perrine. Locally, she was the aunt and relative of the Cooper, Lawrence, Dixon, Bassa, and lunch. For more information contact licensed operators are urged to check in. Hall, Barrington, White and Norton children and families. Tillman Of Tallahassee is President Mark Kessler at (850) 997- For text alerts of Club news and events to assisting with local arrangements. 4520. your smart phone text JEFFARES to June 22 84483. For information contact Andy Monticello Jamboree Band performs Rudd at (850) 694-6006 or at 7 p.m. on Fridays at 625 South Water [email protected]. Street. Join for dance music, door prizes, June 25 soft drinks and snacks. This is a nonprofit Jefferson County Lions Club meets charitable event; donations are accepted. at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at the county Lions Club Car For more information contact Darlene health department annex. For more Aldrich at (850) 556-5218. information about this service June 23 organization and its fundraising efforts, Show Oct. 6 HUGHES Community Center meets contact Lion Debbie at (850) 997-0901. at the Teen Center, on Tiger Lane, at 4 June 25 p.m. every Saturday. All youth and Martin Luther King Community parents are encouraged to attend. For Center Committee at 6 p.m. on last more information contact Coordinator Monday at 1420 First Street. Contact Lamar Hughes at (850) 300-9828 or Charles Parrish at (850) 997-3760 for (850) 300-8587 or go to hughescc.org or information. hughes01lamar@ gmail.com. Adult June 27 volunteers needed for a one-on-one Jefferson Arts Gallery members meet mentoring and flag football. at 11 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday. For June 23, 27 more information contact Judy Miller at Jefferson Arts Summer Members [email protected]. Show "Summer Time" on Wednesdays June 27 and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Kiwanis Club meets at 12 p.m. on the Gallery. The show will continue Wednesdays at the Jefferson Country through the summer months of June, July Club for a program and lunch. For more and August. The artwork may be rotated information contact President Fred by the artist. For those having questions Beshears at (850) 997-2516. Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Lions Club members will hold their first Car Show on October 6 at the south end of Jefferson Square (Winn Dixie parking lot), 1321 South Jefferson Street. CHURCH NEWS NOTES The Saturday event will begin with registration from 9 to 11 a.m. The Car Show and display of awesome vehicles will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a $10 registration fee, and donations will be appreciated. A 50/50 [email protected] OR (850) 997-3568 drawing and door prizes will be given, along with lots of fun and food. June 22, 23 251-0278. Father Jim May, church pastor. Get a jump-start on this event by completing the registration process now. USDA Commodities Food Program June 24, July 1 Some of the questions asked include: the year, make and model of entry; club and Second Harvest Food Bank together Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist affiliation and distance driven to the show. with the churches of New Bethel AME, Church, 690 Cypress Street, will celebrates Questions and concerns should be directed to Shanna Boutwell at Elizabeth MB, Hickory Hill MB, Mt. its pastor's 17th Anniversary at 11 a.m. [email protected] or call (850) 694-3509. Pleasant AME, and Philadelphia MB will beginning with Sunday Morning Worship provide food to those needing assistance and Rev. Joseph Nelson and Morning Star monthly at 8 a.m. on the fourth Saturday Missionary Baptist Church bringing the CAPITAL with distribution at the New Bethel AME Message; and at 3 p.m. with an Evening MONUMENT COMPANY Church, 6496 Ashville Highway. Worship Service and Rev. Kassolando Volunteers are also needed on the Friday Brooks and Sweetfield Missionary Baptist GRANITE • MARBLE • BRONZE evening before at 6 p.m. to help bag the Church bringing the Message. Special food packages. Contact Nellie Randell at Services for Church Pastor Rev. Dr. Your Vision - Your Budget (850) 997-5605, or Jackie Harvey at (850) Melvin Roberts will conclude at 3 p.m. on 997-8410 to volunteer or for more July 1 with Rev. George Williams and CUSTOMIZED MONUMENTS information about this program. Rev. Genesis Missionary Baptist Church BY DAVE PENDLETON Jimmie F. Dickey, NBAMEC pastor. bringing the Message. (850) 997-4375 June 23 June 24 850-567-3807 850-383-1300 Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4124 Junious Hill Missionary Baptist Bassett Dairy Road, will host a 'Seasons of Church, at 115 Junious Hill Road off West Life and Purpose: Ladies Tea' on Saturday, Lake Road, will hold its Homecoming beginning at 10 a.m. This special event is Celebration at 1 p.m. on Sunday with Stop mosquitoes from breeding not just for members of the church. Missionary Maggie L. Johnson-Jones Daughters, granddaughters, sisters, bringing the Message. The family cousins, mothers, aunts, nieces and members of the late James and Lizzie Mosquitoes breed by coworkers are invited to attend this day of Johnson will be in attendance. Dinner will laying eggs in & near standing water. As little as one guest speakers and special music. Finger follow the service. Rev. Ben Ransom, Jr., PUPA EGGS teaspoon or bottle foods, tea and coffee will be served. Come pastor. (850) 591-8630 for more cap of water standing for more see the EBC fellowship hall transformed information. Come and join with the LARVA than one week is into an English Tea Room. The ladies church family for a joyful and spiritual enough for Around all mosquitoes to buildings: ministries of the church have been working occasion. breed and June 25 multiply. At least once a week, hard and having fun planning and empty, turn over or cover anything that decorating for this event. Call (850) 997- Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group could hold water: 8444 now to reserve seating. Rev. Robert meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the tires Dennison, church pastor. fourth Monday at the First United At your house or business: buckets Put away items that are outside and not July 23-27 Methodist Church Family Ministry Center. being used because they could hold standing toys water. pools & pool covers Central Baptist Church Aucilla will Alzheimer’s Project, Inc. is a non-profit birdbaths hold Vacation Bible School Monday organization extending a warm supportive trash, trash containers and recycling bins through Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. nightly welcome to caregivers. Questions and boat or car covers for children 3 years of age to eighth grade. comments may be relayed to Rural roof gutters coolers There will be adult classes and a nursery Outreach Manager Stephanie Pollack at In your garden: pet dishes will also be provided. Dinner will be (850) 386-2778 or alzheimersproject.org Keep flower pots and saucers free of standing water. Some served. This year's theme is 'SPORTS'. To or call the church at (850) 997-5545 for plants, such as bromeliads, hold volunteer and for more information contact directions. A light lunch is provided. This water in their leaves—flush out water-holding plants with your Pastor Daryl Adams at (850) 251-0129. is a free program offering a time of sharing hose once a week. June 23, 24, 25, 28 and learning with each other. Bring another AA meetings at 8 p.m. on Mondays, caregiver with you. Rev. John Hicks, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays at Christ church pastor. www.cdc.gov/features/StopMosquitoes Episcopal Church annex, 425 North June 26-29 Cherry Street. 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MON SAATT 9AM 6PM 74284-1 across from Alligood Tire AmeAAmAmermeeerricanrriicaccaan PaPPaw aaw wn n ShopS ho o p pastor. COMMUNITY NEWS JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 • 5A Teenagers praise Julianne Shoup Jefferson County Extension At the 4-H Extension Office we just wrapped up “Camp Real Life” Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent Camp Real Life, a camp for teens ages 14 and up to (850) 342-0187 • [email protected] learn and practice real life skills they will need once they are living on their own. Camp Real Life was a great experience all around. We had 10 young adults participate, and all of them said they would recommend this camp to their friends. We started off our camp with team building activities where the teens had to work together to accomplish different tasks. One of their tasks was to plan a road trip. Each group was given a map, a budget, and guidelines on the cost of gas, food, and travel accommodations. From there we moved on to mock interviews to learn what kinds of questions they might expect and get some practice on how to make a good impression. We also practiced how to sew on a button and a basic stitch for hemming. Car Maintenance was next on our agenda and we took a field trip to Jimmy’s Auto to learn about jumpstarting a car, changing a tire, using fix a flat, how often to change your oil, how to assess when you need to replace your tires, and how to check the fluids. For meal planning and a cook off competition, each group had to select a recipe, write a grocery list, and plan a balanced meal with all 5 food groups on a $12 budget to feed their group and the cook off judges. Winn Dixie was also gracious to enough to give us a tour of the back when we went to shop for ingredients. Money management is a key part of “adulting” and our young adults practiced cutting a budget down and went through a real life simulation. They were given jobs and families based on what they thought their future would look like in 5 to 10 years and then went through as simulation where they calculated their net income, learned about the effect of a credit score, purchased a vehicle, home, insurance, utilities, groceries, day care, diapers and clothing, paid student loans, and learned about the cost of real life. At the end of the camp, everyone took home some real life tools including fix a flat, jumper cables, food choppers, a basic sewing kit, and cooking tools. Participants filled out an evaluation and shared how the camp was beneficial for them: “I learned that having a grocery list and a budget was SUPER important. I also learned to manage my money and expect the unexpected. I learned to write a check and the reasons why I should save for retirement.” “This helped me learn basic adulting skills and how my life might look in the future. Although it was absolutely terrifying, I liked the real life simulator a lot.” “I learned how to budget things a lot better than before.” “It was better than other camps.” “It gave me a real life simulation of how being an adult will be. I learned how to write a check. I liked how supportive the staff was on any goals you have.” “I learned more about car maintenance and I also now know the basics of sewing. I also liked the interview practice!” For more information on upcoming events, contact the UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension Office at (850) 342-0187. The next money management event coming up is Camp Show Me the Money! for ages 8 through 10, from July 23 to 25, from 8 a.m. to noon each day. Campers will tour a local bank, open their own savings account, participate in a create your own piggy bank contest, and learn about money through hands on activities and games. The next health event for adults is the Dining with Diabetes class series from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 31, Aug. 7, 14 and 21. The class is free, but registration is required. 6 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 COMMUNITY NEWS Tobacco Free Jefferson Partnership recognizes the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center for adopting a Tobacco Free Grounds Policy

brochures and providing self-help Article Submitted materials. Employers can provide If you could have a safer, cleaner, information on free cessation services healthier and more productive through the Tobacco Free Florida’s workplace with little or no costs, would Quit Your Way Program, referrals to you? The Jefferson Senior Citizens Big Bend AHEC for cessation services, Center has accomplished this by and information on cessation services passing a policy prohibiting tobacco provided through health insurance or products on premises. More and more through Employee Assistance businesses are discovering the benefits revenue each year. Recent studies Employers can support their employees Programs. More than 188,000 of adopting a tobacco free grounds suggest that employees who use in making healthy choices by Floridians have successfully quit policy, including a decrease in health tobacco products cost businesses more distributing onsite health newsletters, tobacco using Tobacco Free Florida’s insurance premiums, improvements in than $6,000 more per employee than promoting exercise during breaks, resources. We would like to recognize employee health and an increase in employees who do not use providing healthy eating the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center for work productivity. tobacco products each choices, developing adopting a Tobacco Free and Electronic According to the Centers for year, including worksite wellness Free Cigarette Policy and being an Disease Control and Prevention, more increases in health committees, and example to local employers. If your than 480,000 people die prematurely insurance premiums informing employees business would like to adopt a tobacco from smoking or from exposure to (Berman M., 2013). of health benefit free and electronic cigarette-free secondhand smoke every year, and Businesses also options. These worksite, contact Chastity McCarthy, another 8.6 million live with a serious experience activities have been Tobacco Prevention Program Manager illness caused by smoking. Florida productivity losses proven to increase the at (850) 342-0170, extension 1241 at Department of Health’s Florida Chart’s due to employee sick number of smokers who the Florida Department of Health in Data shows tobacco-related cancers days and smoking want to quit by Jefferson County. were the leading cause of death for breaks during the work approximately 70 References Berman M., C. R. Jefferson County residents in 2016 and day. Many businesses have percent, decreasing productivity (2013). Estimating the cost of a 2017. discovered that implementing a healthy loss, and healthcare costs (Prevention, smoking employee. Tobacco Control. These illnesses and deaths cost work environment empowers 2011). Advance Online Publication. Health, F. employers billions of dollars in employees to lead a healthier lifestyle. Businesses can encourage their D. (2017). Charts. Retrieved from employees to quit using tobacco FLHealth Charts: Community Health products by engaging in supportive Assessment Resource Tool Set: activities such as hosting education flhealthcharts.com/charts/Default.aspx stations to showcase health Prevention, C. f. (2011). Quitting information, distributing educational Smoking Among Adults. MMWR. ROROAOADADTDTRTRRIIPIP What do I do if... Someone gets bitten by a snake? John Willoughby, ECB Publishing, Inc.

The actual season of summer is not here yet, but the air is getting hotter and the Thomasville Tire Department heat is something snakes enjoy. Summertime is also the time that grass grows and it's 1309 E. Jackson St. hard to spot a sneaky snake. Playing outside in the grass is quite common as well. Thomasville, GA Unless you're a daredevil or an animal control employee, you probably know to stay away from a snake, but accidents do happen. In case that you step on or near a MonMon - FriFri 8 a.m.a.m. toto 5 p.m.p.m. snake and it bites you or someone you know, there are certain steps you can follow to Sat.Sat. 9 a.m.a.m. toto 3 p.m.p.m. keep the victim safe until they are seen by a medical professional. As always, seek Sun.Sun. ClosedClosed medical assistance immediately in case the bite 229-228-0260 is venomous. Keep the victim calm and still. Refrain as much as possible from moving them around and raise the chest or lower the affected area, keeping the bite at or below heart level. This reduces the flow of poisonous venom. Due to possible swelling, remove any jewelry or restrictive clothing near the bite. Seek safer shelter such as a car, building or, if you're on a trail, near a patch of shade, away from where the incident took place. Allow the wound to bleed freely for at least 30 seconds before cleaning. Keep a close eye on the victim's vital signs, such as pulse, blood pressure and their rate of breathing. Also watch for possible shock symptoms, such as clammy skin or shallow breathing. Try to identify the snake without putting yourself in danger. This can help medical professionals treat the bite better by knowing whether the snake is poisonous or not. If possible, take a photo of the snake. Do not chase after it or try to kill it, or you risk getting bit yourself. Venomous snakes bite in self defense, and may choose not to use venom if you are not food, but if you are aggressive you may risk a deadlier bite. In the case a snake bite does take place, here are some quick tips: don't apply a tourniquet (concentrated venom can destroy cells), a cold pack (reducing healthy circulation to the affected area won’t help), or a suction device (devices do not remove toxin and can damage tissue) and don’t try to suck the venom out with your mouth. For more information, you may go online to medlineplus.gov.

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80 June 22, 1938 YEARS Stuart Simpson is in Richmond, VA, attending the ago Southern Seedman's Association. 1938

June 22, 1948 70 Miss Benji Hodges is Monticello's representative at Girls State. agoYEARS 1948 Rev. and Mrs. Gardner, new pastor and his wife of First Methodist Church, were honored last Thursday evening at a reception held in the recently remodeled parsonage. June 29, 1931: Monticello

June 22, 1968 records hottest-ever 50 Margaret Miller has graduated from Auburn University, AL on June 3 with a BS degree in electrical engineering. Florida temperature, 109° YEARS Is it hot today, Floridians? Did ago you get a few sweat beads on your 1968 Mrs. Cooksey was given special honors by the Monticello brow as you walked from the air- Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at its regular meeting conditioned supermarket to your held Tuesday evening in the Masonic Temple. air-conditioned car? Be glad you weren't alive on this The Jefferson County Country Club Watermelon Festival day in 1931 and living in Monticello, Dance will feature Bo Chitty and the Top Hats from Valdosta, near Tallahassee, where the all-time GA. high temperature for the state was set at 109 degrees. You probably wouldn't have had June 22, 1978 air conditioning in your home, and Jennifer Yaun, the 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. definitely not your car, if you lived in 40 James Yaun, danced her way to the 1978 Watermelon Queen Florida back then. YEARS title at the beauty pageant last Friday. ago Actually, 109 degrees isn't too 1978 impressive from a national-record The Jefferson County Watermelon Festival Parade th perspective, as it occupies 40 place promises to be one of the largest ever seen in the county with on America's all-time hot-temperature more than 80 units participating. list, well below the 129 degrees reached in Volcano, Calif. in 1902 and matched last year in Death Valley. June 22, 1988 And in 1931, Monticello's mark dropping dead in the fields," the At Thursday's Watermelon Festival Junior Miss Beauty 30 barely registered notice because it Associated Press reported, adding Pageant, 14-year-old Felicia Floyd was crowned Junior Miss YEARS came during a scorching heat wave "Iowa farmers were watching with ago 1988, with the runner-ups being LaTaasha Byrd and Decca that affected nearly every state in the heavy hearts as their grain crops 1988 Palladino. U.S. and killed 600 by July 1. During turned brown and the corn leaves that scorching run, the mercury hit shriveled." Jefferson County High school track athletes Leman Ulee, 100 for three weeks in Kansas and The only parts of the U.S. left Greg Huggins and George Young won trophies after their 110 in various parts of the South. unaffected were New England and the track team participated in state competition. More than 100 died in Chicago, which Northern Pacific. And you didn't often seems to catch the brunt of these suffer as much if you lived near the Carlsie Brock celebrated her first birthday yesterday. She things. ocean in Florida. Miami hit a is the daughter of Nigel Brock and Daniel Boland. "Throughout Illinois, Iowa and comparatively chilly high of 87 Indiana, farm animals were reporting degrees. June 24, 1988 Paula Shepard, who will be a sophomore at JCHS next year, and her champion youth halter mare, Ms. Majestic Delite, recently ranked 15th in the world by the American Quarter Horse Association, despite the family thinking that the horse had little to no value as a show horse when she was a foal.

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June 19, 1998 20 JCHS graduate Jessica Kilpatrick, a senior at the June 28, 1911 YEARS University of West Florida in Pensacola who is majoring in President Taft creates Big Cypress Indian Reservation. The 81,000 square-mile ago political science, is currently serving on internship with State reservation is the largest of six Seminole reservations in Florida and has a 1998 Rep. Janegale Boyd. population of 591, according to the 2010 Census. June 29, 1931 June 24, 1998 Monticello records hottest-ever Florida temperature: 109 degrees. Record high Bob Williamson on Tuesday formally announced his of 109 degrees set in Monticello, but it was a relatively cool 87 degrees in intention to seek the District 4 County Commission seat as a Miami. Democrat. June 23, 1938 Marine Studios, the “world's first oceanarium,” opens. The iconic attraction Christ Episcopal Church of Monticello announces its enjoyed several decades as one of Florida's most popular until Sea World new website, hosted by geocities.com, the purpose of which is opened in 1973 near Disney World. to familiarize people with the Episcopal Church in general and June 26, 1964 Christ Church in particular. Governor orders extra police into riot-torn St. Augustine. "Hundreds of white segregationists raced into a civil rights march last night, screaming and flailing at Negroes in this city's worst outbreak of racial violence," the Associated 10 June 25, 2008 Press reported. YEARS Aucilla Christian Academy Principal Richard Finlayson June 27, 1964 ago reported the honor roll for the final six-week period of the State tells Daytona: Stop price-gouging your tourists! Daytona Beach can be 2008 2007-2008 school year. like an unkempt uncle who has to be taken aside from time to time and reminded how to behave. June 20, 1975 Cher marries former Daytona Beach resident Gregg Allman. America scratched its head and said, "huh?" June 25, 1981 Dolphins QB Bob Griese retires after 14 seasons. Bob Griese and Coach Don Shula made the Dolphins one of the NFL's glamour teams in the early 1970s, helping the league explode in popularity following the NFL-AFL merger. June 24, 1987 South Florida’s most famous resident, Jackie Gleason, dies at 71. Publicist Hank Meyer lured Gleason to bring his show to Miami Beach by promising he could play golf year-round. June 22, 1990 Fighting near Monticello, Florida (Seminole War). U.S. troops crossed A ban on thong bikini takes effect in Florida. A Pompano Beach swim shop Lake Miccosukee into what is now Jefferson County 200 years ago and owner gathered hundreds of signatures protesting the ban, but relaxed when engaged in their second battle in two days. told it only applied to state parks and not public beaches. 8A • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 TV WEEKLY

family handles it. Violet's relationship that starts and quickly fizzles (thanks to a memory wipe of the boy she is to go on a date with) also finds a way to entertain while dealing with the real issue of adolescence for teenagers. Great topics and a great voice cast combine to produce yet another solid film. I was only let down by some of the animation, which felt almost unfinished compared to the depth present in the bulk of the story. I know there was probably a purpose for this, but at first glance it was distracting and seemed grossly out of place. I'll fight crime any time with this first family of superheroes—just don't make me babysit Jack-Jack. Fighting Crime and Family Time Paul's Grade: A- Incredibles 2 By Paul Hall Rated PG Voices of: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell It's been 14 years since we had a film featuring the first family of superheroes, Director: Brad Bird but they are back and ready for action in the new animated film Incredibles 2 from director Brad Bird. Brought to you by the publishers of TV Guide, the ultimate TV resource packed with Supers, as the superheroes are known, have been shoved underground. There celebrity news and commentary on what's new and what's good to watch. Get TV Guide at is no place for them in society as the people are tired of the destruction they leave 88% off the cover price: call 800-866-1400 or visit tvguidemagazine.com. ©TV Guide 2018. in their wake. The Incredibles just want to continue their mission to help those less fortunate, but when the superhero program is shut down once and for all, they must start a new life. Enter Winston Deavor (Bob Odenkirk) and his sister Evelyn (Catherine Keener). The two want nothing more than to return supers back to public acceptance. To do so, they enlist the talents of Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), mainly because she doesn't leave PR nightmares behind like the messes that follow in the wake of Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson). So Elastigirl is off to work to save the supers while Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible's alter ego) r r watches the kids. But who has the easier job? And will they succeed? Bob is left to manage moody teenager Violet (Sarah Vowell), speedy NEW THIS WEEK youngster Dash (Huck Milner), who is struggling with math, and baby Jack-Jack, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom who the family is just realizing might have a series of powers of his own. And Rated PG-13 Bob has never been the stay-at-home-dad type, but he must take over while Helen, Stars: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum better known as Elastigirl, is off trying to save the world from the evil Director: J.A. Bayona Screenslaver. The island that housed the elaborate theme park is in the process of being Incredibles 2 provides us with a long-overdue sequel to the immensely taken back by a volcano whose impending eruption threatens the surviving popular original film, and the good news is, despite the 14-year time gap, it still dinosaurs. When a group tries to save the dinosaurs, including Blue, they enlist works. The story of the film provides us with more of a narrative around growing the help of the one man who knows her better than anyone. But is there a deeper up with your family than it does with crime-fighting. Sure, we get some classic and more sinister reason for trying to capture Blue? action sequences, but where the film shines is in the familial-relations category. The best sequences in the film focus around Jack-Jack's growth and how the

Why did Fox cancel The Last Man on Earth

Question: Could you please discuss the cancellation of The Last Man on Earth and the pickup of Last Man Standing? If it's the type of comedy Fox wants to switch to, what does that mean for the future of Family Guy and Bob's Burgers? I've tried, but I just can't make sense of it. Standing is a forgettable show, and Last Man On Earth is memorable. It just seems like a step down in quality. I'm not sure what other network The Last Man on Earth is right for besides Fox. –Mark

Matt Roush: The best way to look at this, keeping in mind that both series have loyal fan bases (albeit perhaps with not a lot of overlap), is that different shows fit different needs on a network's schedule, and it wasn't an either/or situation regarding these two Last Men. (And the other shows are likewise safe for now.) The real question is why Fox chose to drop Last Man on Earth from the Sunday lineup in favor of a new multi-camera sitcom starring Lil Rel Howery— and the answer may lie in the sought-after comedian's newfound fame after co-starring in Get Out. Reviving Tim Allen's Last Man Standing likely had little to do with Last Man on Earth's fate, as Standing will be airing as part of a new and very mainstream hour block of Friday night comedy. The most regrettable part of all of this is that Last Man on Earth fans were left hanging with the new plot development. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, 1209 S. Jefferson St. • Monticello, FL go to: tvinsider.com FOOD, FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 • 9A NOT Monday 6/25 Tupelo's makes list Penn & Teller: Fool Us of top 11 Bakeries WHAT The CW, 8pm Season Premiere! MISS Actress Alyson in Florida TO Hannigan returns as host of the magical one- Ashley Hunter hour competition series. On each episode, aspiring magicians are invited ECB Publishing, Inc. to perform their best trick to try to fool Penn & Teller. Anyone who succeeds The fact that Tupelo's Bakery and Cafe wins the right to perform with the legendary magic and comedy team in their is a favorite stop amongst the parade of celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. locally owned businesses that Monticello boasts is no surprise to the locals here. Believer Walking into Tupelo's means you HBO, 8pm walk into a small bubble of This HBO original documentary, scored by Hans Zimmer, follows Mormon community; friends meet at the Dan Reynolds, frontman for the Grammy Award-winning band Imagine assortment of mildly mismatched Dragons, as he takes on a new mission to explore how the Mormon church treats tables and chairs (which only adds to its LGBTQ members. With the rising suicide rate among teens in the state of the eclectic décor of the cafe), a Utah, his concern with the church's policies sends him on an unexpected path of calendar of community events and acceptance and change. programs adorn the poster board, and the staff greet you warmly, even if this is your first time in the bakery and cafe. Tupelo's Bakery and Cafe has been recognized on a larger scale now, as Trips Thursday 6/28 To Discover, an online travel discovery platform, has lauded Tupelo's as one of the “11 Best Bakeries in Florida.” Nailed It! “Tupelo’s Bakery & Cafe in Monticello is a locally owned small bakery and cafe with a real sense of community,” writes the list's author, Charity De Souza. Available on Netflix AVAILABLE TO “Eclectic decor adorns the walls, while the real showstopper is the array of Admit it, you love it BINGE phenomenal baked goods on offer, from their pecan bars and blueberry scones to when baking show coconut cream pie.” contestants fail The list included bakeries from Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Miami, as spectacularly—when the fondant falls apart, the well as bakeries that have been in operation for generations of bakers. marzipan melts and the cookie crumbles. Those delicious disasters are the key to In comparison to these big city bakeries, Monticello's little Tupelo's held it's the popularity of Netflix's Nailed It!, a twisted competition in which amateurs own and was recognized for all the things that Jefferson County locals already know try to re-create impossibly complicated confections, to hilarious effect. To see it is wonderful for: showstopping baked goods, wholesome ingredients, and the the results of the unicorn cake challenge—one of the new episodes streaming support that Tupelo's Bakery and Cafe provides to local farmers. today—is to know the meaning of diminishing returns. “We are humbled to be included in the list of 11 Best Bakeries in Florida! And we're proud to provide our customers with wholesome food made from scratch with Brought to you by the publishers of TV Guide, the ultimate TV resource packed with the best local and organic ingredients we can find,” says Tupelo's owner and chef, celebrity news and commentary on what's new and what's good to watch. Get TV Guide at Kim Davis. “I've got a great, hard-working staff here, which makes it easy!” 88% off the cover price: call 800-866-1400 or visit tvguidemagazine.com. ©TV Guide 2018 Stop into Tupelo's today, and congratulate them on a job well done! See the complete list of selected bakeries at tripstodiscover.com/best-bakeries-in-florida. Spotlight: Poet Shaumese Latiahra Massey

A book of poetry that delves into the soul of Massey is a graduate of Florida A&M University, Ashley Hunter honesty and reality when faced with hurtful where she obtained a BA in English and a minor in ECB Publishing, Inc. encounters, Massey says that Unapologetically Me Magazine Journalism. She later returned to college, Shaumese Latiahra Massey began to dream of came about after a fellow writer and friend enrolling in Full Sail University, where she graduated being a published author while she was still very encouraged her to write “unapologetically” about a with a Master's in New Media Journalism. Her roots young. “I remember telling my family, excitedly, that painful experience Massey had recently gone through. are here in Monticello, however, as she attended I was going to be a writer; though at the time I don't “I started writing it to cope with a hurt I had Jefferson County High School, where she graduated think I really knew that this could actually happen for experienced. It’s commonly known as 'church-hurt'. as the valedictorian for her 2007 class. Her parents me,” said Massey. “I started writing as a way to For those that have read my book, they can see that are Leona and William Massey, who is currently one express myself. Writing was and is like therapy to I’m honest and real. I like to say it’s like reading of the vying candidates for Jefferson County's me.” pages from my diary because I write about personal Sheriff. On March 24, 2017, those dreams were made a things and I say what’s really on my mind,” said Her dreams of being a published author have reality when Massey's debut book, Unapologetically Massey. been achieved, but her journey is far from over. Me, was published. As an introvert, Massey says that expressing Currently, Massey is working on a second and a ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley herself has always been easier when done possible third part for her Unapologetically Me Hunter, April 28, 2018 through the written word and that writing series, as well as planning to start a blog and expand Monticello native and pub- is a place where she feels safe and free her outreach. lished poet, Shaumese Latiahra from judgment; readers can feel the “My dream for my career as an author is to leave Massey. On Saturday, April 28, freedom of her raw and fragile emotions my footprint in this world. I want to write as many Massey held a book signing for as they are revealed throughout the 58- books as I can, inspire as many people as I can and her collection of poetry, Unapolo- pages of her book. overall just be a great writer and person,” said getically Me, at the Jefferson Inspired by some of the best, Massey Massey. “Literary success to me is touching others’ County Library. “In Unapologet- says she takes motivation for her own lives, inspiring others, and being an agent of change ically Me, Shaumese allows read- writing through poets like Maya Angelou, through my writing. When someone reads my work, I ers a glimpse into her world. It or from the memoirs of Taraji P. Henson want them to be able to take something away from it.” was written during a time when or Keke Palmer. While it might not be Unapologetically Me can be purchased from she was hurt, struggling, angry, poetry, she also enjoys a good thriller, Amazon.com for $10 (paperback) or $2.99 (e-book). and trying to find herself. Even though her writing is candid and especially those written by Stephen King Those interested in connecting with Massey can possibly uncomfortable for or Brandon Massey. do so through her Facebook Page, as Shaumese some, her desire is to tell the “I grew up reading books by R.L. Latiahra Massey, or on her Instagram account: truth and nothing but the truth.” Stine, so he's a favorite too,” said Massey. @Shaumese.Latiahra. 10A • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 SCHOOL/SPORTS NFCC Correctional Officer and Law Enforcement Programs Accepting New Students The North Florida Community College Public Safety Academy is planning its next round of Correctional Basic Recruit and Law Enforcement Recruit classes and invites anyone interested in a career in public safety to explore NFCC’s training opportunities. According to NFCC Public Safety Academy Director Rick Davis, recruits that train at NFCC have the advantage of training in a top-notch facility with exceptional instructors.

“Our goal is to help each student reach their fullest potential,” said Davis. “Our instructors help recruits enter the workforce with the skills and confidence Photo Submitted needed for a successful and honorable career Emily Catherine Ponson has graduated Magna Cum Laude from the in law enforcement or corrections.” University of Georgia on Friday, May 4, 2018. She earned her Bachelor of Correctional Officers are currently in high Science in Business Administration majoring in Management Information demand across the state with select correctional Systems. She is the daughter of Catherine Bilinski Ponson (JCHS Class of institutions offering hiring bonuses to new ‘86) and the late Rick Ponson and the granddaughter of Max and Sharon Bilinski of Monticello and Edie Ponson of Pensacola Beach. Emily will be employees. NFCC works with correctional employed at FIS Corporation in Jacksonville, Florida as a Client Services institutes across North Florida and is proud to have Analyst beginning in June. graduates employed throughout the state in careers that range from entry level Correctional Officer all the way up to Warden. NFCC Correctional Basic Recruit classes are held Monday-Thursday from 6-11 p.m. and the program takes approximately six months to complete. A new class will start as soon as an Recent ACA Grad acceptable cohort of enrolled students is formed. Anyone with interest in beginning the program Still Earning Accolades this summer or fall should contact the NFCC Public Safety Academy. Law Enforcement Recruit classes are open entry with a new class beginning every few weeks. Classes are held Monday-Thursday from 6-11 p.m. and the program takes approximately eleven months to complete. For more information about training opportunities offered through the NFCC Public Safety Academy, contact Gail Hackle at (850) 973- 1617 or [email protected]. More information is available at www.nfcc.edu/ academics/public- safety-academy.

Want FREE Tickets? Photo Submitted Polk County Athletic Director Dan Talbot presented Elizabeth Hightower  with an American flag for her nonprofit work at the Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Game in Lakeland where she was also recognized as  the Most Valuable Player. She is pictured with Talbot (right) and her father, James Hightower (left). 
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Wild Adventures complimentary 2018 recent honor graduate and not only because of the coaches and tickets have no cash value and are softball standout Elizabeth teams that she has played for, but also not allowed to be sold. If ticket winners are caught trying to sell Hightower, best known simply as “E” because of the coaches and teams that the tickets, winners will no longer to her friends and fans, continues to she has played against.” be eligible to receive the tickets. receive awards on and off the field Hightower wishes to recognize Fill out ORIGINAL ENTRY FORM and return to Monticello News at P.O. Box 428 or 180 West Washington St. Monticello, FL 32345. following graduation in May. and thank all of the area coaches and NO PHOTOCOPIES ACCEPTED.   Recently, she represented the Big softball players from the local area FULL Bend on the North Team at the such as Lincoln, Chiles, Leon, NAME
 Florida Athletic Coaches Association Godby, Richards, Maclay, North MAILING    All-Star Game in Lakeland where she Florida Christian, FAMU and Florida ADDRESS was recognized as the Most Valuable High. Player, helping the North Team bring “In one way or another, they have home the championship for the first all had a positive impact on Elizabeth PHONE NUMBER time since 2013. At the game, Polk and have contributed to her good County Athletic Director Dan Talbot fortune on the softball field,” said her presented Hightower with an father. “I hope she will represent American flag for her nonprofit work Aucilla Christian as well as all of the founding Flags for Our Fallen other softball programs in the Big (flagsforourfallen.org), which pairs Bend area well in all of her future U.S. flags that have served and need a endeavors.” proper retirement with deceased ACA could not be more proud of veterans. Since partnering with the Elizabeth and the recognition she is American Legion, Hightower’s receiving. project has become a national “She is a great young lady who initiative. has worked hard to overcome In addition to those honors, she obstacles that could have derailed was also chosen to play on the East many athletes,” said Athletic Director Team at the 2018 Premier Girls Dan Nennstiel. “She gets most of her Fastpitch High School All-American accolades in softball and rightfully so, Game in California, which will be but she was a major contributor for televised on Friday, July 27 on our volleyball and basketball teams ESPNU at 7:30 p.m., just before she too. The patriotic love and leadership begins her college softball career at that she demonstrates through Flags the University of Florida in August. For Our Fallen is an example for “It is Elizabeth’s love of the many to follow. I appreciate the game, her love of the girls that play wonderful Godly young lady that ‘E’ this game and her respect for the has become, and I’m grateful to God coaches of this game that should be for allowing me to be around her on a credited with giving Elizabeth the daily basis. She will be greatly opportunity to play in a game such as missed, along with her fellow this,” said her father, James graduates of 2018.” FARM AND OUTDOORS JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 • 11A UF’s new Honey Bee Lab will support Beekeeping and Agriculture

Story Submitted Agricultural Sciences. “The Honey Bee Research and Twenty percent of the food we Extension Laboratory is a series of eat is made possible by honey bees. three buildings—it’s a mini bee And behind each of these campus. One of the buildings, the hardworking pollinators is an equally Amy E. Lohman Apiculture Center, hardworking beekeeper or scientist will house the Florida Department of who helps them thrive. Agriculture and Consumer Services’ The University of Florida’s honey Apiary Inspection team, a beekeeping bee program has been around since museum, a honey extraction and the 1920s, but this June will mark the processing facility, and workshop completion of a new honey bee space,” said Ellis, who heads the headquarters on the UF campus, said Honey Bee Lab. Jamie Ellis, Gahan Endowed The Amy E. Lohman Apiculture Associate Professor of Entomology in Center is named for one of the UF’s Institute of Food and project’s key supporters, Ellis said. Application deadline nearing for Southern Pine Les Harrison Beetle Assistance UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director

To help combat the invasive Southern Pine Beetle, which is currently present in 52 infestation sites throughout six Florida counties, the Florida The Antlion Forest Service is accepting applications for the 2018 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program from non-industrial, private forest With the warm weather and ample rain, the landowners through Friday, June 29. The program is lawns of Jefferson County are green and growing. limited to 44 northern Florida counties, the known The difficulty is finding a sunny afternoon to mow range of the southern pine beetle. what quickly can turn into a hay crop. The Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Unfortunately, if there is thatch buildup, this Prevention Program, supported through a grant by can be the basis for fungal diseases. Sections of the the United States Forest Service, provides incentive lawn turn yellow, and then brown as it dies off. payments for landowners who conduct a first The once perfect portion of horticultural bliss pulpwood thinning and offers partial cost becomes a patchwork of sand and sod. To add reimbursement for activities, such as prescribed insult to injury, insects quick become additional burning, mechanical underbrush treatments, and the cosmetic blemishes in the barren bits of landscape. Antlion larvae - This antlion larva is in search planting of longleaf or slash pine rather than the One such interloper is the antlion. of an ideal trap sight. Once covered with sand at loblolly pine, the beetle’s preferred species. Antlions inhabit the sandy soils of north the base of a pit, it will dine on all comers small Qualified landowners can apply for up to two Florida and patiently await the clueless victims. enough to grasp. different practices per year, and funding requests While not a member of the feline family, they have may not exceed $10,000. All qualifying applications their own mythic history equally as mystic as any received during the submission period will be cat’s behavior and motivation. evaluated and ranked for approval. The minuscule, cone-shaped death traps have To obtain an application or to learn more about fascinated countless generations of children. This the Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention ruse is said to obscure a hungry creature just below FreshFromFlorida.com/Southern Program, visit the surface that is worthy of a contemporary horror PineBeetle/Prevention . movie, complete with grasping mandibles and a The Florida Forest Service, a division of the pitiless gaze. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Luckily, only small ants and other insects of a Services, manages more than 1 million acres of similar size are susceptible to these traps. Almost state forests and provides forest management everyone has seen an ant attempting to escape Antlion trap - This innocuous cone is often assistance on more than 17 million acres of private while suffering the sliding sand underfoot which overlooked by humans, but is the pit trap of death and community forests. The Florida Forest Service keeps them in the tiny pit. for small insects. is also responsible for protecting homes, forestland Antlions are actually found in many places and natural resources from the devastating effects of round the globe, usually with dry, sandy What is known as the antlion is actually the wildfire on more than 26 million acres. Learn more environments. They are member of the larvae stage of a suborder of lacewings, an insect FloridaForestService.com. at Myrmeleontidae insect family with about members. considered to be beneficial. While this suborder or group uses sand traps to procure meals, the other suborder eats mainly aphids which are a major horticulture and agriculture pest. This order of insects is ancient and dates back to the Permian period over 250 million years ago. There was a mass die off of animals at end of the Permian period which saw over 70 percent of the species disappear, but the lacewings continued. Their simple life cycle has four stages. Eggs are laid in the sand and incubated by the warmth of the sun. Soon the fearsome appearing ant-lion emerges and begins its search for a proper trap site. The wondering will take the insects through a variety of micro environments. As they travel in their search, they leave erratic tracks in the soil which appear to some as scribbling or doodling. In this prepit trap phase the insect has been identified as a doodlebug. Once ensconced in the sand trap, the antlion will dine on any hapless insect or spiders which exhaust themselves on the slippery walls of the cone. As the victim slows and retreats to the bottom of the pit, the antlion grasp then dismembers and consumes the meal. Once its nutritional requirements are fulfilled, the ant-lion constructs a cocoon from sand and silk. It retires for a month long nap as it develops to a mature lacewing. When it emerges the cycle begins again, at least until the turf regrows and its descendants move on. To learn more about Jefferson County’s antlions, contact your UF/IFAS Jefferson Extension jefferson.ifas ufl.edu. Office at (850) 342-0187 or 12A • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS sifi Legal Notices

Clas eds NOTICE NOTICE Deadline for Deadline for The Jefferson County School Board will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, June 25, Alfred K. “Mac” McNeill as Sheriff for Jefferson County, FL gives Notice of Intent 2018., at 6:00 pm, to review a proposal to purchase the Old Howard Middle School. to Designate Position #0000004620 to be included in the Senior Management Service Wednesday’s Paper Friday’s Paper The meeting will be held at the District Office, located at 1490 W Washington St, Class of the Florida Retirement Systems pursuant to Section 121.055 of the Florida 3 p.m. on Mon. 3 p.m. on Wed. Monticello, FL 32344. The public is invited to attend. 6/22/18 Statutes. 6/13,15,20,22 NOTICE OF MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE JOB OPPORTUNITIES BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING In accordance with Florida Statue a Public Auction will be held on July 16, 2018 SHORT ORDER COOK FMB has an opening for an The City Council Budget Committee will meet on Monday, July 2nd at 10:00 a.m. at 10:00 A.M. needed for Breakfast and Lunch. entry level teller, full time with The meeting will take place at Monticello City Hall, 245 S. Mulberry Street. 6/22 For: 2004 BUICK VIN # 2G4WS52J441324095 Open 7 days, Monticello. Expe- benefits. To apply go to To be sold AS IS for towing and storage charges, conditions and terms at auction. rienced only. 850-901-4383 www.FMBbank.com, click on NOTICE OF MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL JULY MEETING Stewart's Towing 175 S. Jefferson St. 6/1,rtn,c Monticello, FL 32344 Phone: 850-342-1480 6/22 "about" and "careers". EOE/ The Monticello City Council will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, NOTICE: INVITATION TO BID OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE Drug Free/AA/ADA 6/13,rtn,c July 3, 2018 at 7:00 p. m. at City Hall. Assistant needed. Mandatory Three Storage Sheds (Package of all three) North Florida Community City Hall is located at 245 S. Mulberry Street, Monticello. Persons with disabilities Quickbooks knowledge. Mon- IFB Number: 18-006 College, Madison FL: Welding who need an accommodation to participate in the meetings should contact City Clerk day - Friday 9-5 Monticello. Response Deadline: 3:00 P.M. (EST), Monday, July 9, 2018 Emily Anderson at 850/342-0292. Call 850-901-4383 6/1,rtn,c Instructor; PT Truck Driving In- structor; Chemistry Instructor; Responses will be opened at 4:00 P.M. on JULY 9, 2018 at the location below and For agenda and packet materials, please contact City Hall. 6/22 MONTICELLO NEWS English Instructor; Program/ bids announced for public record. Responses may be presented in person, by mail or delivery service. Responses will NOT be accepted by email or fax. Advertising Sales Representa- Data Retrieval Manager, Coor- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED tive (salesperson) needed. Our Submit to: This is a FORMAL solicitation and must be submitted to: dinator of Recruitment Services. Purchasing Office newspaper office is seeking an NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Jefferson County Board of County Commis- See www.nfcc.edu for details. Jefferson County School District sioners, the holder/s of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate outstanding individual to join 1490 West Washington Street 6/13-29,c for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, our sales team. Do you possess Monticello, FL 32344 the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows: a sunny, friendly attitude? Can Bid packet with instructions and pictures available at FOR RENT www.jeffersonschooldistrict.org/Content2/28 6/22 you talk with customers easily File Number: 18-000013-TD and help them feel at home? Do 2 BR /2 BA Mobile Home at NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR RE-ZONING you have a good personality and Certificate Number: 2 Year of Issuance: 2014 Monticello Meadows on LOVE to talk on the telephone? The Monticello City Council will consider the following re-zoning ordinance: If you are a team player, able to South Jefferson St. Call 850- Description of Property: 00-00-00-0201-0000-0020 handle multiple tasks, have a 997-3890 5/11,rtn,c Lot 2 Alfred Subdivision ORDINANCE NO. 2018-09 ORB 104 PG 692 and ORB 578 PG 321 friendly can-do-attitude, a great 3BR/ 1BTH, House, central AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 705 S. WATER work ethic, are organized, and AC/Heat at 1825 Ashville Hwy. Site Address: 575 HAGAN ST STREET, COMPRISING 2.50 ACRES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE self-motivated, then this job Call 850-997-5433 6/20,22,pd CITY OF MONTICELLO, FLORIDA FROM AGRICULTURAL TO INDUS- might be just for you. Must Name in which assessed: WILLIE MAE WASHINGTON TRIAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. have valid driver’s license. YARD SALE C/O CHARLES WASHINGTON Apply in person at the Monti- The area shown covered by the proposed ordinance is shown in the map below. All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property cello News newspaper office, Everything must go! Yard when sold may be subject to the current year taxes. The entire text of the ordinance may be inspected at City Hall, 245 S. Mulberry Street, located at 180 West Washington Sale including two couches, Monticello, Florida between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through St., in Monticello or call (850) Full bed, decorations, toys, and Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in Friday. Public hearing before the Monticello City Council will be held on Tuesday, 997-3568 to set up an interview such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, more. 420 Melrose Drive July 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Monticello City Hall. Interested persons may appear at appointment. 3/28,rtn North Steps on July 12, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. 6/20,22 Monticello. Saturday 6-23-18 FOR SALE from 8 am to 1 pm. 6/20,22 Tim Sanders Clerk of the Circuit Court You-Pick BLUEBERRIES Downsizing Yard Sale. Sat. Jefferson County, FL Sunrise to Sunset at 6155 Au- June 23 8am - 1pm at 1335 E. BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 6/8, 15, 22, 29 cilla Rd. Monticello $10.00 - Pearl St. Monticello. Some an- 5qts. Call Gary 603-315-4763 tiques, some tools, lots of misc. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 5/30-7/6,pd stuff. 6/22 U-PICK BLUEBERRIES On NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Jefferson County Board of County Commis- Kinsey Road look for signs. SERVICES sioners, the holder/s of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, $2.00 Qt. Minimum 2 qts. Call the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows: 850-556-2598 5/30-6/29,c TREE SERVICE STUMP GRINDING File Number: 18-000015-TD Everything Must Go!! Sleeper sofa, freezer, lots of misc. house- MR. STUMP 850-509-8530 Certificate Number: 41 Year of Issuance: 2014 Quick Responses. 2/24, rtn hold, reasonable. Call 850-242- 1148 6/22 Description of Property: 00-00-00-0250-0000-0093 LOST Lot 9 Dilworths Addition Fixer Upper - 2 story, 3500 sq. ORB 520 PG 373 ft. more or less on 3 acres 1 Car Keys lost in the area of Site Address: 535 S MARVIN ST block from sheriff's office (In- Chicken Delight S. Jefferson. dustrial Park) Monticello. Navy blue lanyard, US Navy or Name in which assessed: RANIE JONES $51,700. or OBO Call 386- Chargers. Call 850-570-3774 288-8581 6/20,22, pd 6/20,22 All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property when sold may be subject to the current year taxes.

Run your own Classified ad! Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in $15 for 20 words/one week such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED North Steps on July 12, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Jefferson County Board of County Commis- ADVERTISING NETWORK Tim Sanders sioners, the holder/s of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate Clerk of the Circuit Court for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows: OF FLORIDA Jefferson County, FL BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 6/8, 15, 22, 29 File Number: 18-000012-TD

Certificate Number: 9 Year of Issuance: 2014 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED June 18 - June 24 Description of Property: 00-00-00-0210-0000-0441 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JEFFERSON COUNTY, the holder/s of the fol- Lot 44 Barwicks Addition Healthcare lowing Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued ORB 35 PG 259 thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, Lung Cancer? And Age 60+? You And Your Family May and the Name in which it is assessed as follows: Site Address: 560 CYPRESS ST Be Entitled To Significant Cash Award. Call 855-259-0557 File Number: 18-000011-TD Name in which assessed: ALBERT BROWN, JR, et al for Information. No Risk. No Money Out Of Pocket. C/O CORA STOKES Certificate Number: 140 Year of Issuance: 2014 All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property Building Supplies Description of Property: 00-00-0450-0010-0131 when sold may be subject to the current year taxes. SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE W ½ of Lot 13, Blk 10 Simons Addition Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any ORB 52 PG 222 such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: North Steps on July 12, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Site Address: FIRST STREET www.NorwoodSawmills.com Tim Sanders 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N Name in which assessed: JOHNNIE & MARIE BLUE Clerk of the Circuit Court Jefferson County, FL All of said property being in the County of Jefferson, State of Florida. This property when sold may be subject to the current year taxes. BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 6/8, 15, 22, 29

Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Jefferson County Courthouse, North Steps on July 12, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Jefferson County Board of County Commis- sioners, the holder/s of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate Tim Sanders for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, Live & Online Public Auction Clerk of the Circuit Court the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows: Jefferson County, FL Thursday, June 28th at 11:00 AM File Number: 18-000014-TD Lorion Beauty USA, LLC. BY: Sherry Sears, Deputy Clerk 6/8, 15, 22, 29 Certificate Number: 12 Year of Issuance: 2014 2665 South Park Lane, Pembroke Park, FL 33009 Sale will consist of: Lorion exclusive hair styling tools (flat Description of Property: 00-00-00-0210-0000-0651 Lot 65 and N 119 Ft of Lot 66 irons & curling irons), Lorion top of the line skincare HEY!HEY! Barwicks Addition creams, gels, serums, cleansers and face masks including ORB 109 PG 110 and ORB 635 PG 49

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The 68th annual Jefferson County Watermelon Festival Kickoff Dinner and Program was very well attended, with seats filled with the winners of the various festival related contests and events. After the introduction of the event committee, Nan Baughman introduced the 2018/2019 Miss Watermelon Queen Dalayna Nolan and Teen Miss Watermelon Queen Kenzie Key, continuing with Junior Miss Queen Lauren Davis, Young Queen Miss Christine Lastinger, Little Miss Queen Harper Leigh McLeod, Tiny Miss Queen Harper Futrell, Baby Miss Queen Emma Grace Foskey, Infant Miss Queen Ramzie Brooks Peters, Mr. Tiny King Ty'arion Crumity, and Baby Mr. King Tyanthony Crumity. Introductions were also made for the 2018 Watermelon Festival Grand Marshall Len Dodson and the Watermelon Festival Book Cover winners: Jasmine Tovar, a Jefferson Somerset student, first place; Ava Corley, a Florida High student, second place; and Sandy Le, a Jefferson Somerset student, third place. Baby Photo winners were introduced by Cherri Linn. The winners were awarded medallions and certificates. They were: Lynlee Miller, girls 0-5 months; Chloe Becker, girls 6-12 months; Perry W. Grantham III, boys 6-12 months; Harley Jennings, one year old girls; Drew Becker, one year old boys; Brantley Sinaloa, boys two years old; Rivers Monroe Morgan, girls three years old; Kyle Williams, boys three years old; Ava Halpin, girls four years old; Logan Preston Pitts, boys four years old; Lily Matthews, girls five years old; Makayla Sinaloa received Honorable Mention; and Abigail Isted was the Overall Theme winner. Paper fans, displaying the festival event locations, were given to those attending, along with cartoon watermelon coloring books for the children, thanks to the sponsoring business Caminez & Yeary, P.A. Law Firm. Winner of the evening's 50/50 chance drawing was Mike Fillyaw. He generously donated his winnings back to the Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce for the Watermelon Festival events. This Friday evening event was again sponsored by CWR Contracting, Inc., the premier highway contractor in Florida, specializing in asphalt paving. The company is always looking for an opportunity to serve the community. It's been heavily involved in various local infrastructure and roadway improvement projects, such as the Highway 90 improvement and the resurfacing of King Street and Old Lloyd Road. A special thank you goes out to: Brick House Eatery, Burger King, Chicken Delite, Flowers Bakery, Pat Inmon, Penny Hatchett, Piggly Wiggly, Rancho Grande, Stewart's, and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for their individual support and donations.

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The rodeo started on Friday, June 8 at 8 p.m., and despite an afternoon and evening of pouring rain and thunderstorms, the bleachers were full as Jefferson County citizens turned out for the 68th Annual Watermelon Festival Rodeo at the Jefferson Co. Arena. ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 8, 2018

For the kids, a calf scramble was held. Cowboys and cowgirls, of all ages, had their Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. And what is a rodeo without a rodeo clown or attentions drawn to the rodeo on the Friday and No rain could keep Jefferson County citizens two? Entertaining the crowds, two rodeo clowns Saturday, June 8 and 9, event! Here, kids climb the fence, eager to get a front-seat view of the from the Watermelon Festival Rodeo! stumbled through the churned up mud of the arena, calf roping. While the weather did try its best, the show chased after skunks, and spun around the arena in a th continued and the 68 annual rodeo was held on comically tiny ambulance. years old) and Jenna Brant (12 years old) took part Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9. The rodeo was presented, as it has in the past, in the Jr. Barrel Racing, while others, such as The audience, while huddled under umbrellas at by the Aucilla Christian Academy Warriors’ Softball Monticello resident Monica Roberts, held her own times, cheered on their favorite cowboy or cowgirl Team, and was held at the Jefferson County Arena. in the adult barrel racing. during the Bronc riding, calf roping, barrel racing, Many local riders took part in the rodeo, some All in all, the rodeo was a buck-wild success, bull riding, chute dogging and tie-down roping even walking away with wins under their belts. and something for the community to look forward events. Some riders, like ACA students Macy Morgan (8 to next year!

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Several of the contestants for the rodeo were locals and natives from Jefferson County. The riders and their mounts braved the rain and the mud to take part in this rodeo-tradition. Horses and riders ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 8, 2018 alike were soon soaked by the rain, but the fun never faded and the competition became no less steep through the roping, riding, racing and dogging events. This year's Watermelon Festival Rodeo (presented by the Aucilla Christian Academy Lady Warriors’ Softball) showcased bronc riding, tie down roping, breakaway calf roping, barrel Essay Contest and racing and more! Cover Contest winners awarded at Kick-Off Dinner ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 8, 2018

Jasmine Rosas Tovar was one of the artists who submitted an art piece for the cover of the Watermelon Festival booklets. Tovar's art was chosen by the judges as the winning piece, and Tovar was presented with her winnings, a $50 gift certificate, during the Friday, June 8 Kick-Off Dinner. ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 8, 2018

Capital City Bank held an essay contest parallel to the Watermelon Festival, and the first and second place contest winners were announced during the Friday, June 8 Kick-Off Dinner. Abigail Edwards (left) was the first place winner, and she received a $600 scholarship. Edwards is a Jeffer- son County senior home- schooler. Joe Walton won second place, with a $400 Proud Supporter of the scholarship. Walton was not able to pick up the Jefferson County winnings himself, so his sister, Olivia Walton Watermelon Festival (right) stood in his place. Walton is a senior stu- dent of Aucilla Christian Avera-Clarke House Academy. The essays were required to answer Bed and Breakfast the question of “What Troy and Gretchen Avera does Jefferson County mean to me?” 4B • JEFFERSON JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 MADCo performs Wizard of Oz for Monticello

Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, June 14, 2018 Monticello Acting & Dance Company (MADCo) Young Performer's Monticello Acting & Dance Edition performed songs and skits from Company Young Performer's Edition performed songs and skits from The The Wizard of Oz on Thursday, June 14 Wizard of Oz on Thursday afternoon for four area senior facilities. Because for clients and their guests at the most of these residents can't come out to Jefferson Senior Citizens Center. the Monticello Opera House to enjoy the pleasure of the theater and the play, MADCo came to them. “The actors put on an exceptional performance” was the most heard remark from those watching the shortened Wizard of Oz performance. ECB Publishing, Inc. ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 8, 2018 2018 Dorothy and her crew “The Wicked Witch is interrupted the Friday, June 8 dead!” sang the troupe Watermelon Festival Kick-Off and Munchkin soldiers as Dinner at the Monticello MADCo's Wizard of Oz Opera House. Hot on their themed float made its heels, the cackling Wicked way through the Witch of the West, played by Watermelon Festival Lisa Reasoner-Hall, awed Parade on Saturday, June and terrified the crowd as 16. Pictured here: she held them captive, only Dorothy, played by Mary to release them once they Rose Schwier; and the gave their promise that they Munchkin Soldiers wave would come to and see the to the crowd watching performances at the opera the Watermelon Parade. house. Fashion and Food at Woman's Club Luncheon

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Chicken salad, fresh sliced watermelon, delicious cake and more was on the menu for the Watermelon Festival's Monticello Woman's Club Luncheon on Thursday, June 14. Guests were welcomed into the luncheon (which was held at the Monticello Opera House) at 11:30 a.m., with the lunch beginning around 12 p.m. Serving the lunch was the delightful volunteering staff of Farmers and Merchants Bank (FMB). Jefferson County's newest Watermelon Queens Dalayna Nolan and Kenzie ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 14, 2018 Key assisted with presenting locally-sourced door prizes to the guests. The Monticello Woman's Club Watermelon Luncheon was a For their luncheon's raffle, the Monticello success due to the hard work of the Woman's Club members, as well as the volunteers who helped everything run smoothly. Woman's Club put together five baskets of Pictured, from left to right, are: Sheriff Mac McNeill; Sarah and themed delights: the “Sip, Sip, Hooray!” basket, Megan Fulford; Chief Fred Mosley; and Christine Thurman. ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June which had a value of $140; the 14, 2018 “Let's Do Coffee!” basket, with a value of $138; the “Afternoon Jefferson County's newest Water- melon Queens, Dalayna Nolan (left) Tea” basket, which was the and Kenzie Key (right) pitched in for priciest basket at $200 in value; the Woman's Club Luncheon by pass- the “Time for a Spa Day” ing out door-prizes to lucky winners. basket, which was worth $120; and the “A Day at the Bakery!” basket, which was valued at $115. Doing ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 14, 2018 something new this year, the club The luncheon's busy servers were volunteers invited three local from the Monticello branch of Farmers and clothing, jewelry Merchants Bank (FMB). Pictured, from left to right, are: Theresa Butler, Brandy Matthews, David and cosmetics Driggers, Sonja Brock and Kimberly Eure. vendors to come in and showcase their business through a fashion show. Carla Wilson, a beauty consultant with Mary Kay provided cosmetic makeovers for the fashion show models; April Millender, a Premier Designs Jewelry consultant provided jewelry for the fashion show; and Jessica ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 14, 2018 Pevey, a LuLaRoe consultant provided the fashions for the show. Local Hunter, June 14, 2018 ladies were the dazzling models for the event. For the luncheon, the Monticello Woman's Entertainment for the Club members put together five intricate baskets noontime luncheon was that were each worth no less than $100 each (the a fashion show. Here, costliest basket had a value of $200). Luncheon Cricket Edwards, one of guests purchased raffle tickets to win the themed the show's models, baskets. Minor Brookins (left) won two baskets. shows off a selection of Pictured with Brookins is her friend, Lucille LuLaRoe pieces, jewelry Graham (right). provided by April Millen- der and make-up by Carla Wilson. WWee’’rrree prrooud ttoo suuppppporrtt tthhe ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By WWaatteerrmmelloon FFeesttiivvaal Ashley Hunter, June 14, 2018 The luncheon was a smashing success! Woman's Club mem- bers worked hard to put together the raffle baskets, decorate, and TToommy Surles Insurance Agency, Inc. plan the wonderful luncheon. Pictured, TToommy Surles, Agent from left to right, are: 250 South Jefferson Street Club members Edith Monticello, FL 32344 Adams and Linda King, as well as sec- CALL OR VISIT ME TODAY ond assistant vice president Sherrie 850-997-8282 Burnard, Correspon- ding Secretary Anne Horton, and Treasurer Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There Deborah D'Attile. Sit- ttooommmmmmyyy..ssuuurrrllleeesss..bbwww999iii@@@ssstttaaattteeefffaaarrrmm.ccooomm ting in front is club member Jane Hand. JEFFERSON JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 • 5B Rotary Club BBQ Dinner a great success

Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Friday evening Barbecue Dinner prepared ECB Publishing Inc Photo By Debbie Snapp, June 15, 2018 and served by the Monticello Rotary is an annual Monticello Rotary members were out in force for their annual Watermelon Festival BBQ; preparing and serving and doing whatever was necessary to make for an Watermelon Festival event exceptional dinner experience. Pictured, from left to right, are: Bill Douglas, Frank that takes all day long to Stone, Anna Likos, John Gebhard, Edward Carraway, Tom Harmon, Mary Frances cook for. It was a very large Gramling, Louis Likos and James Muchovej. Pictured in front is Connor Williams. task for a very giving group of men and women. It's always well The dinner is fun for everybody the welcoming of the guests. ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By attended and this year’s meals were from the beginning of the day with the Guests visited and dined together Debbie Snapp, June 15, 2018 served to more diners than ever before cooking of the meat, shucking of the in the Monticello Opera House because 65 graduates from the corn, slicing of the watermelons, and ballroom, festively decorated for the Teen Miss Watermelon Queen Jefferson County High School Class of preparing of the dessert selection. Watermelon Festival festivities. Kenzie Key and the Miss Watermelon th 1968 were in town for their 50 Class Local Big Bend Hospice volunteers Jason and Jessica Vinson donated Queen Dalayna Nolan attended the helped with the homemade desserts and the watermelons for this annual dinner. annual Rotary Club BBQ Dinner. Reunion. ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo Debbie Snapp, June 15, 2018 By Debbie Snapp, Rotary members were June 15, 2018 caught on camera as they Rotary members prepared for their annual Anna Likos and Frank Watermelon Festival BBQ Stone are pictured by shucking corn. Pictured rubbing and wrapping early Friday morning, from Boston Butts for their left to right, are: Chuck annual Watermelon Sarkisian, Bruce Sandell, Festival BBQ Dinner. Tom Harmon, Louis Perino and Dalton McMullen. Doin’ the Watermelon Waltz

Debbie Snapp were filled and the dance 'road' was ECB Publishing, Inc. filled with people clogging, line dancing, swinging, twirling, and doing This year's Watermelon Festival just about every kind of dancing and Street Dance brought in many, many entertaining. guests from all over. The bleachers The band, Free Wheelin', kept the dance floor filled with dancing and the bleachers filled with people singing and ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, June 15, 2018 swaying to the sounds of Preparing and serving dessert for the Watermelon Festival Rotary BBQ classic rock and country dinner, pictured, from left to right, are: Tim and Helen Braswell, Juanice music. It was good. It Hughes, Earlene Knight, Travia Cromartie and in front, Connor Williams. was loud. It was fun. Taking the stage Saturday late morning Community fuels up for and afternoon was the group Baby Gray, with the festival with FMB lead vocalist Michele ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, June 15, 2018 Milligan and multi- instrumentalist Bobby The Friday Night Street Dance stage band Kennedy. was Free Wheelin’ Band. Band members, pictured from left to right, are: Bruce Jenkins, bass and vocals; Ross Harrell, guitar and REGISTER’S vocals; Gary Radyke, drums and band founder and Kent MINI-STORAGE Rodriguez, guitar and vocals. Locally owned and operated

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The FMB Watermelon Festival Breakfast was held early Saturday morning with people coming and going for a hot meal of eggs, bacon, biscuits, grits, juice, and coffee; prepared and served by FMB personnel and friends.

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Cooking for the FMB Watermelon Festival Breakfast, pictured, from left to right, are: Ken Mills, Malcom Brown, Ronnie Johnson and Kenny Randolph.

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The early morning FMB Watermelon Festi- val Breakfast received lots of folks for a hot, sit- down meal. 6B • JEFFERSON JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018

Kiwanis 5K kicks off Saturday’s

AshleyWatermelon Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Festival festivities The 2018 Kiwanis 5K Melon Run that took place bright and early on Saturday, June 16, was the race that marked the 40th year anniversary that the Monticello Kiwanis Club has orchestrated the race. As with the years in the past, the race had a large turn out of runners from all over the area, and from varying ages. The youngest athlete this year was seven-year-old Mae McNeill, of Monticello, who completed the race with a time of 32:01. McNeill came in second for her age division of 1-9. In the men's 80-99 age division, Bill ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 Degrummond, of Tallahassee, was the oldest runner in the Melon Run for this year The crowd of runners surge forward the moment the clock starts! This ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, th year's Kiwanis Club 5K Melon Run marks the 40 year anniversary of the at 82 years old. June 16, 2018 The runner who placed in the Best run within the Jefferson County Watermelon Festival, and the race is as Male Overall Results was Elvis Maradzike, The 5K is open to all ages! popular as it has ever been. of Tallahassee, who was the first runner to Whether the runners are young, old, cross over the finish line. Maradzike placed or somewhere in the middle, they with a race-time of 19:15. worked hard to complete the race Coming up only a bit behind and cross the finish line. Maradzike was the Best Female Overall 21:28. placer, Sheryl Rosen, of Tallahassee. Rosen Male Age Group 25-29: Chris Myrick, completed the race with a time of 19:40. 25, with a run-time of 20:11. The best results for Jefferson County Female Age Group 25-29: natives went to Dalton Gray (age 17), who Katastrophic Sackrilege, 25, of Tallahassee, placed for the men with a 22:13 run-time; with a run-time of 22:20. and Renee Beshears (age 44), who placed Male Age Group 30-34: Chad for the women with a 26:07 run-time. Northcutt, 33, of Quitman, GA, with a run- Male Masters placer was Joel time of 23:49. Piotrowski (run-time: 21:44), and Female Female Age Group 30-34: Jenny Masters placer was Paula O'Neill (run-time: McNeill, 30, of Monticello, with a run-time 24:58). of 31:32. ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, The Male Grandmaster for the run was Male Age Group 35-39: Mark Batua, ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 Tim Unger, of Tallahassee (run-time: 39, or Orlando, with a run-time of 24:39. June 16, 2018 22:09), and the Female Grandmaster was Female Age Group 35-39: Abigail The best race-time for Female Birgit Maier-Katkin, of Tallahassee (run- Batia, 38, of Orlando, with a run-time of Elvis Maradzike, of Tallahassee, Overall Results was claimed by Sheryl Rosen, of Tallahassee. Rosen time: 25:33). 25:50. had the best race-time for the Male crossed the finish line with a time of Each Age Group's Top Placement: Male Age Group 40-44: Chris Odom, Overall Results. Crossing the finish line with a time of 19:15, Maradzike 19:40. Rosen had the best time for Male Age Group 1-9: Benjamin 43, of Ochlocknee, GA, with a run-time was leaps and bounds ahead of the the women's overall division, and Faglie, 9, of Monticello with a 28:43 run- 28:40. crowd and even the second place she was also the second place time. Female Age Group 40-44: Carrie runner. athlete for the entire race. Female Age Group 1-9: Haley Smith, 42, of Hosford, with a run-time of Heitmeyr, 8, with a run-time of 28:11. 26-25. 56, of Tallahassee, with a run-time of 26:20. Hurt, 65, of Greenville, with a run-time of Male Age Group 10-14: Joey Davis, Male Age Group 45-49: Timothy Female Age Group 55-59: Sonja 27:45. 14, of Monticello, with a run-time of 23:16. Guhl, 48, of Tallahassee, with a run-time of Guthrie, 57, of Tallahassee, with a run-time Male Age Group 70-74: Al Cooksey, Female Age Group 10-14: Lilli Unger, 27:17. of 38:05. 70, with a run-time of 30:15. 14, of Tallahassee, with a run-time of 21:52. Female Age Group 45-49: Juli Male Age Group 60-64: David Yon, Female Age Group 70-74: Julie Guhl, Male Age Group 15-19: Simon Cole, Degrummond, 47, of Tallahassee, with a 62, with a run-time of 24:59. 70, of Tallahassee, with a run-time of 39:44. age 15, with a run-time of 21:20. run-time of 28:05. Female Age Group 60-64: Nancy Male Age Group 75-79: Melvin Female Age Group 15-19: Caroline Male Age Group 50-54: William Palmer, 61, of Oviedo, FL, with a run-time Wilber, 76, of Monticello, with a run-time Green, age 15, with a run time of 26:54. Carter, 52, of Perry, with a run-time of of 27:50. of 32:49. Male Age Group 20-24: David 22:43. Male Age Group 65-69: David Female Age Group 75-79: No entries. Wirgau, age 24, with a run-time of 22:17. Female Age Group 50-54: Sandy Anderson, 66, of Tallahassee, with a run- Male Age Group 80-99: Bill Female Age Group 20-24: Alyssa Randolph, 53, with a run-time of 34:37. time of 24:25. Degrummond, 82, of Tallahassee, with a Terry, 23, of Tallahassee, with a run-time of Male Age Group 55-59: Mark Kasper, Female Age Group 65-69: Stephanie run-time of 51:53. s s s u l e P c

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Bright red and all lined in a row, these beautiful automobiles were just The Truck Trophy went to a a few of the dazzling sports cars, antiques, motorcycles, trucks and more 1947 Chevy Pickup that is owned that were on display during the Watermelon Car Show in the FMB parking by Frank Johnson. lot, on Saturday, June 16, following the parade. largest item was a Calcutta Ice Chest Story Submitted donated by Waukeenah Feed & Farm The Tallahassee Region Antique Automobile Club of America Supply; Badcock Furniture and More (TRAACA) hosted its 11th annual Watermelon Car Show in the Farmers donated a DVD recorder/player; CarQuest and Merchants Bank parking lot on Saturday, June 16. donated two buckets full of car care items; Watermelon Festival Car Show co-chair person Craig McCollum Morgan’s Garage donated a battery reported that this year there were 60 entries in the categories of Antiques, charger; Malloy’s Nursery donated $100; Classics, Late Models, Hot Rods, Modified, Trucks and Motorcycles. NAPA Auto Parts donated a wall clock; the Some of the registered cars and trucks were driven in the parade prior Antique Auto Museum donated passes and to the show. tools, car models and other items were All registered vehicle owners received a prize bag thanks to Tri- donated by TRAACA members. County Electric Co-op who donated the bags and note pads. Donated Gift Certificates were donated by Gulf prizes were also placed inside. Coast Lumber & Supply, Johnston’s Meat Raffle prizes were awarded at noon starting with the cash raffle which Market, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Rock Auto Photo Submitted was open to all; the lucky cash winner won $153. Vehicle owners won Parts, Tractor Supply Co. TSC, and additional prizes due to generous donations from local businesses: The Tupelo’s Bakery & Café. Aside from nine other automobile- related trophies, a special trophy was After the raffles, 10 trophies were awarded to TRAACA member John awarded: Schanbacher for his accomplishments • Pre-War Trophy: 1914 Ford Model T within the club. Runabout owned by Brian Odom. • 1946-1969 Trophy: 1966 GTO Convertible owned by Danny Reece. • 1970-1989 Trophy: 1985 Cadillac El Dorado owned by Roger Crawford. • Late Model (1990 and newer) Trophy: 2007 Ford Mustang GT owned by Mike Bishop. • Custom or Street Rod Trophy: 1955 Chevy 210 owned by Billy Grimes. • Truck Trophy: 1947 Chevy Pick-up owned by Frank Johnson. • Judges’ Choice 1 Trophy: 1957 Chevy owned by Billy Grant. • Judges’ Choice 2 Trophy: 2006 Chevy ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Emerald G. Parsons, June 16, 2018 2500HD owned by Joshua Bassett. Photo Submitted Fred Rolland stands next to his 1947 Ford Tudor, one of the • Motorcycle Trophy: 1999 Harley owned vehicles that was on show during the Watermelon Car Show. by Kevin Carrol. Joshua Bassett (pictured with his Automobile owners and fans have been coming out to the show for • The TRAACA Cub Trophy went to John girlfriend, Caitlin Harrison), was the the past 11 years, thanks to the event being hosted by the Schanbacher primarily for his recipient of the second Judge's Tallahassee Region Antique Automobile Club of America (TRAACA). Choice Trophy. Bassett's automobile accomplishments over the past year was a 2006 Chevy 2500HD. supporting the club. This trophy is unique as it is limited to allllyly Lococ ! TRAACA members, since their ceceded!d oururcr cars are not eligible for other SoS trophies.

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This 2007 Ford Mustang GT, owned by Mike Bishop, was granted the Late Model (1990 and newer) Tropy during the Tallahassee Region Antique Automobile Club of America (TRAACA)- hosted 11 th annual Watermelon Car Show. 8B • JEFFERSON JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 “Paws on Parade” at the 2018 Watermelon Parade

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 This year's Grand Marshall of the Watermelon ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 Festival Parade, beloved community member, Harper McLeod, the 2018 Little Miss and respected leader Navy Cpt. Len Dodson rode The lovely Junior Miss Watermelon Queen Watermelon Queen looked as sweet as can be through the Watermelon Parade in the back of a Lauren Davis rode in a watermelon-decked while she waved to the crowd who had gathered red convertible. convertible during the Watermelon Parade. to watch the parade.

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 Teen Miss Watermelon Queen Kenzie Key (left) and Miss Watermelon Queen Dalayna Nolan waved regally to the crowd during the 2018 Tiny Miss Watermelon Queen Harper Rose Futrell waved to the crowd Watermelon Festival Parade. during the Watermelon Parade.

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 Young Miss Watermelon Queen Christine Lastinger is a regal member of Jefferson The adorable Infant Miss Watermelon Queen Baby Miss Watermelon Queen Emma Grace County's royalty as she smiled to her audience Ramzie Brooks Peters surveyed her audience Fosky kept her eyes on her audience while she during the 2018 Watermelon Festival Parade. while riding through the sunny Saturday parade. rode through the Watermelon Parade. dly Support Our Lo ocal Farm WE SELL, SERVICE, AND INSTALL

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Jaylah Reddick-Pittman (left) and Kade Photo Courtesy of Leland Kessler Roberts Mack (right) represented St. Rilla ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 Missionary Baptist Church in the Watermelon The Florida Forest Festival's Queen Rylee Parade. Reddick-Pittman is a young student and The lovely Mary Frances Gramling, the 1957 Hudson rode above the crowd and waved down church attendee, and Mack is an “armor-bearer” Watermelon Queen was driven by Carolyn to the parade-watchers. for Pastor James Mack. Sawyer through the parade.

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 The Marzuq Shriners' Krazy Wheels squad from Perry spun in dizzying circles while making their way through the parade. Whether you've seen the The Marching Jerks from Lofty Pursuits, an award winning community- Perry Krazy Wheels in past parades, or if this was the first time to see them, based band from Tallahassee provided lively music to accompany the the amusing spinners held the attention of their awed audience. parade. Their music could be heard long before you even saw the band!

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The Antique Automobile Club of America held the car show at the FMB parking lot, but members of the Tallahassee Region of the club also drove ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, June 16, 2018 their dashing older model automobiles through the Watermelon Parade, earning plenty of A Mariachi Band from Monticello's Rancho Smokey Bear accompanied the Florida attention from the automobile-fans in the crowd. Grande restaurant caught everyone's attention! Forestry Service throughout the parade.

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The Baby Photo Contest Winners rode in their float, decorated with the award winning photos, during the Watermelon Festival Parade.

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The Monticello Lion's Club Leo the Lion KEEP YOUR OPERATION AFLOAT. mascot returned to the Watermelon Festival Parade this year! Lion Elaine Kaschmitter rode on Wet fields and rough terrain add time and labor to your the float next to Leo and passed out beads to the irrigation operation. VaValley flotation options reduce crowd of parade-watchers. ® wheel rut depth and motor load, retaining traction and keeping your center pivot, corner and linear machines running smoothly. Find the flotation option that’s right for you. Contact your VaValley dealer today!

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10B • JEFFERSON JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 A Splashing Good Time at the Ultimate Air Dog Tournament

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placed third. The first place title went to a competing Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. golden retriever, Soji, from Woodville. The dogs stood on the edge of the platform, In the Junior Finals, Mark Wirick's Rip, a black waiting with ready excitement as the tournament lab who holds the Master Title in the Hunt Test, placed handlers threw the toy into the pool. Like a loosened first, winning the highest award for the Ultimate Air spring, the dogs sprung into the water, making a Dog competition for any local dog. splash, and swam out to the toy. Behind Rip, two other local dogs won titles in the The Watermelon Festival's Ultimate Air Dog Junior Finals; Wendy Yarbrough's Nadi placed third splash tournaments provided a way for local people to and Connie Heath's Flyer placed fifth. show off the training and energy of the water-loving In the Senior Elite Finals and Master Finals, no pooches, while also giving the dogs a place to play Monticello pooches placed, but competitors from as Photo Submitted and compete. Those watching the leaping and far away as Grand Rapids, MI brought their dogs to Monticello has an Ultimate Air Dog champion splashing dogs were treated to a delightful, energetic take part in the Ultimate Air Dog splash tournaments. in our midst! Mark Wirick's Rip was a first place competition that hinged more on having fun than on There was no better competition for the hot, sunny winner in the Junior Finals. Rip's first jump pedigree. weekend and no better entertainment for the “Paws on measured 14 feet and 10 inches. His second jump Several local dogs competed in the Ultimate Air Parade” theme for this year's festival. was even better at 15 feet and 10 inches. Dog splash tournaments, with several placing within the winner's list. In the Novice Finals, Dottie Taylor's Annie, a black lab who loves to swim, placed second, and her dog Harper, a well-behaved chocolate lab puppy, Wacky Watermelon Games

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Dalayna Nolan and Kenzie Key (front watermelon) competed against Hunter Key and Anna Key in the Watermelon Exploding Contest. The four can be seen putting their rubber bands around their watermelons, as fast as they could, in order to cause enough pressure to make the watermelon explode. The team whose ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Emerald Parsons, June 16, 2018 watermelon explodes first … wins!

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After the watermelon explodes, ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By it leaves behind a wad of rubber Emerald G. Parsons, June 16, 2018 bands. Kenzie and Dalayna hold up their wad of approximately 300 After approximately 10 minutes rubber bands that they had wrapped and 300 rubber bands... IT EXPLODES! around their watermelon.

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Christopher White- head Jr, Teresa Precia, and Will Stephenson (pic- tured left to right) all re- ceived candy as their prizes for winning their age divisions in the an- nual Watermelon Festival Seed Spitting Contest.

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald G. Parsons, June 16, 2018 Emerald G. Parsons, June 16, 2018 Sandi Damron came in second Korbet Smith spit his place in the adult division after watermelon seed a total of 15 ½ feet. spitting her watermelon seed 19 feet.