Prominent Doctor with Quincy Ties Dies Leff All Served As Fi Rst Black President of American Cancer Society, Was Renowned Professor

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Thursday, May 30, 2019 Vol. 115 No. 22 • One Section 50 cents Prominent doctor with Quincy ties dies Leff all served as fi rst black president of American Cancer Society, was renowned professor

By SCOTT J. BRYAN professor, who was raised fall rose to prominence at decade later, Leffall joined Charles R. Drew Professor The Gadsden County Times in Quincy, has died. Howard University, where the faculty and staff as of Surgery in 1992. Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall Jr. he graduated at the top an assistant professor. “The great heights A world-renowned and died Saturday in Washing- of his class in the medical He rose to become chair- reached by Dr. Leffall never prominent doctor and ton, D.C. He was 89. school. man of the surgery depart- LASALLE longtime medical school Raised in Quincy, Lef- According to Howard, a ment and was named the See LEFFALL/Page 8 LEFFALL

MIDWAY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION | CLASS OF 2019 Councilman agrees to ‘What success feels like’ censure, $500 fi ne

By SCOTT J. BRYAN The Gadsden County Times

Midway District 2 Councilman Sam Ste- vens has agreed to a public censure and rep- rimand, and a $500 fi ne for voting in 2017 for his fi rst cousin to serve as the city’s mayor, according to information ob- tained from the Florida Commission on Ethics. The ethics commission is scheduled to meet June 7 in Talla- hassee. Stevens did not return messages left for him at city hall or via email. Four Midway residents – councilman Ronald Colston, former councilwoman Carolyn Russ Francis, former city manager Auburn Ford and Cassandra Neal – fi led complaints with the state ethics commission. An investigation was Photos by Scott J. Bryan/The Gadsden County Times launched in August Gadsden County High School valedictorian Ly’Kimbria Jackson begins her speech Friday afternoon at the school’s commencement ceremony in Jaguar Stadium. See FINE/Page 12 Gadsden High graduates weather GADSDEN COUNTY balmy heat to collect diplomas Commission

By SCOTT J. BRYAN For the class of 2019, the declines extra The Gadsden County Times feeling was mutual. While temperatures touched HAVANA – Gadsden Coun- the upper 90s Friday after- funding for ty High School valedictorian noon, Gadsden County High Ly’Kimbria Jackson leaned School hosted its annual com- against the podium and smiled mencement ceremony inside youth program as she began her address to Jaguar Stadium. her classmates. The school’s ﬁ rst-year princi- By SCOTT J. BRYAN Graduates walk from the school’s gymnasium to the foot- “I’m just so happy,” she said, The Gadsden County Times ball ﬁ eld for graduation. beaming. See DIPLOMAS/Page 7 Gadsden County commissioners sparred over funding for a summer Crossroad graduates focus on future youth program May 21, and the divided board declined to increase By SCOTT J. BRYAN were not a group that which is different. A lot funding The Gadsden County Times relished the present. of kids like to enjoy be- for it. That’s because this ing a senior. This group The Crossroad Academy senior class has a bright of students was really summer Charter School prin- future. focused on post-second- youth pro- cipal Kevin Forehand “They are unique in ary education. gram’s said Thursday evening’s their own right,” Fore- “What am I going to do budget is graduation ceremony hand said. “This class next? What am I going $50,000, Crossroad Academy Charter School Keyon- was a positive experi- is one that is focused to do next? What am I as ap- ence, but he noted the on the future and not dio Lee helps graduate Victor Pavon put on proved in ERIC class of 2019 Scorpions so much the present, See FUTURE/Page 12 his bow tie prior to graduation. 2018. HINSON Com- missioner Eric Hinson asked to increase the T HE M EAT S TORE WEEKLY SPECIALS, 5/29 THRU 6/4 summer youth program 000WACZ W HERE Q UALITY NEW YORK CENTER CUT budget to $132,250. I S F IRST ! BEEF $ 99 Twice, Hinson’s request STRIP PORK has been voted on and SHORT STEAK 7 LB. $ 49 failed. CHOPS 2 LB. “To me, this is about RIBS 2 POUNDS the investment into $ 59 FAMILY our kids,” Hinson said. $ 99 CATFISH PACK “This is the future of 6 BAG MON-SAT 4 LB. NUGGETS 6 Gadsden County.” 8AM-6:30PM The $50,000 allotted 1125 W. Jefferson St. • Quincy • 875-2655 See YOUTH/Page 12 PAGE 2, THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 WWW.GADCOTIMES.COM GADSDEN COUNTY TIMES Tallahassee Community College announces spring dean’s list

The following local students of Quincy, Emiliano Rivera of fael Uribe Uribe of Gretna, Rosa Quincy, Juliet Mckeon of Ha- Faircloth of Quincy, Shakita Bak- were among over 1,500 stu- Havana, Emma Jones of Ha- Tejada of Havana, Rachel Yar- vana, Jaddon Derico of Havana, er of Quincy, Shanekquah Cun- dents named to the Spring 2019 vana, Emilee Vitrano of Midway, brough of Havana, Stacie Marie Johann Hernandez of Quincy, ningham of Gretna, Shi’Kerria Dean’s List at Tallahassee Com- Erika Lopez Linares of Havana, Jordan of Quincy, Sheila Gonza- Kelly Sheppard of Quincy, Kay- Esland of Gretna, Susana Lin- munity College: Fischer Stoll of Chattahoochee, lez of Quincy, Santos Ramirez lee Murphy of Havana, Kenneth ares of Gretna, Shakeriya Gani- Freddie Simmons of Midway, of Quincy, Sophia Mccormick of Durkin of Quincy, Karen Vasquez ous of Quincy, Tyronique Gold- Amelia Hall of Quincy, Antwan Jason Ellis of Quincy, Joshua Chattahoochee, Shaniecia Bet- of Gretna, La’Quandria Harris wire of Midway, Taviah Williams Demps of Midway, Barbara Bell Rivera of Havana, James Wig- sey of Quincy, Shakara Caldwell of Midway, Lalique Washing- of Quincy, Taniyah Thomas of of Havana, Bronwyn Chelette of gins of Chattahoochee, Jaime of Midway, Shailiyah Bostick ton of Quincy, Lakenya Brown Quincy, Vick Strong of Gretna, Chattahoochee, Brittany Nix of Evans of Quincy, Jasmin Gon- of Quincy, Shonteesia Mcmil- of Havana, Luis Cruz Barcenas Xylia Jackson of Quincy, Yesica Quincy, Carlei Atkinson of Ha- zalez of Gretna, Julian Harrison lian of Quincy, Taylor Carter of of Quincy, Mayra Castorena of Garcia of Quincy and Zachary vana, Ceraida Reyes of Quincy, of Quincy, John Mayﬁ eld of Ha- Quincy, Trinity Lewis of Quincy, Quincy, Marilyn Byrd of Quincy, Smith of Gretna. Chance Richardson of Midway, vana, Jocelin Vasquez of Gret- Taleah Robinson of Quincy, Vic- Malik Presha of Greensboro, Ma- To qualify, students must earn Cheleshia Johnson of Quincy, na, Lauren Cocke of Havana, toria Trawick of Havana, William hala Freeman of Quincy, Marisol a semester grade point average Dionna Bostick of Quincy, Dan- Maria Castorena Gonzalez of Wright of Quincy, Ya’Mya Rob- Manzano of Quincy, Noah Doud of 3.5 or higher. iel Kovacs of Havana, Dashi- Quincy, Moriah Bell of Havana, erts of Quincy, Darriel Williams of Havana, Olaseni Adedeji of Tallahassee Community Col- ell Bassett of Quincy, Danielle Makayla Griﬃ n-Collins of Quin- of Midway, Davaughn Goods Havana, Olivia Lewis of Quincy, lege is consistently ranked as Cross of Havana, Destiny Rog- cy, Michallie Lewis of Havana, of Havana, Destiny Forehand Rachel Dixon of Quincy, Rosalin- one of the top community col- ers of Quincy, E’Lila’Ma Paul Max Reinhard of Havana, Ra- of Quincy, Jasmin Torres of da Paredes of Quincy, Rhiannon leges in the nation.

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GRACE NOTES OBITUARIES

Daisy Lee Anderson gether as a team for the at New Birth Church, Lessons from under the dirt Daisy Lee Williams Southern Division of 2535 Shade Farm Road Anderson, 79, of Quin- American Sumatra To- in Quincy, with burial number of months ago, I and unloaded a dump truck of dirt cy, transitioned Sun- bacco Corp. and Impe- in St. Paul Cemetery hung a poster on the wall by on top of you. day, May 19, 2019. rial Nurseries, a division in Gretna. Viewing and A my desk. Jesus talked about dirt, about soil Funeral services will of Culbro Corp. visitation is 3-7 p.m. The image is a fl ower that’s start- being our hearts and that good soil be 11 a.m. Saturday, Survivors of Barbara Friday at Tillman of Tal- ing to bloom and the caption reads: produces good fruit. May 25, 2019, at Stew- include her children, lahassee. “When you’re in a dark place, you One time my pastor said good dirt ard Temple African Brigitta B. Clark and Born in Lake City, sometimes tend to think you’ve is that which is broken and tilled, Methodist Episcopal Rick Bietenholz of Quin- Gloria grew up in Quin- been buried. Perhaps you’ve been all the hard clods worked out of Church, cy and Andy Bietenholz cy and was a home planted. it, and that God tills our hearts to 85 Wood- of Blountstown; four healthcare aide. She “Bloom.” make them pliable and able to pro- ward Road grandchildren, Josh was a church mother I’ve been studying that for all duce good fruit. in Quincy, Bietenholz, Anna Ed- at Destiny Christian these months, think- If you’re feeling buried right now with burial wards, Robert and Eric Church. Survivors in- ing about the dark and your heart feels broken and at Mt. Ho- Clark; and nine great- clude her husband, Ivo- places every one of us beaten, perhaps God is preparing sea Cem- grandchildren, Devon, ry Lee Johnson; daugh- has been in or will be you for something good, something etery in Shreve, Sidney and ter, Erica Johnson; son, in -- or is in now. best. Quincy. Ashlyn Clark, Mason Marvin (Erika) Johnson; It happens to all of And then in God’s time — because Viewing will be from 2-6 and Alaina Edwards, grandchildren, McK- us who are human. We no matter how much you want a p.m. Friday, May 24, and Owen, Zack and ayla Jones and Jazzlien live in a fallen world, plant to grow, it takes as long as it 2019, at Reed and Hall Sara Bietenholz. She Wood; mother, Betty fi lled with dark places. takes — you start to bloom. Finally! Mortuary. was predeceased by her Nixon; siblings, Robert, NANCY Being in a dark place When I’m blooming, I sleep at Mother Anderson is husband, Ernst Bieten- David (Shirley), Arthur, KENNEDY is uncomfortable at night — all night. Maybe not every survived by two sons, holz. Betty, Lori Mae, Cal- best, terrifying and de- night, but more often than not. William H. Anderson Barbara asked we not vin, Edward and Roy bilitating at worst, and in-between I discover I can do hard things, I and Ray Anderson; hold a memorial service Lee (Ann) Jones, John it can be confusing, a place of anger have endurance and strength be- six daughters, Sharon or funeral. If you were (Delois) Akins, Rena and despair, worry, fear and anxi- cause my time in the dirt has made Ann Roberts, Shelia L. her friend, the family (Johnny) Johnson and ety. my roots strong. Lewis, Phyllis L. An- asks you not mourn her Victoria Simmons; and “How long, O Lord? Will you forget Perhaps you’ve been planted. drews, Bridgette (Rico) death – but celebrate numerous other rela- me forever? How long will you hide Bloom. Jefferson, Joyce An- her life. tives and friends. She your face from me? How long must derson and Stephanie In lieu of fl owers, the was predeceased by her I wrestle with my thoughts and day Nancy Kennedy is the author of (Timothy) Riley; one family has requested children, Christopher after day have sorrow in my heart?” “Move Over, Victoria — I Know the sister, Rudean Martin; memorial contributions and Jenetra McAffee; we cry with the words of the psalm- Real Secret,” “Girl on a Swing” and 18 grandchildren; 21 be made to Big Bend and her father, Olice ist. (Psalm 13:1-2) “Lipstick Grace.” She can be reached great-grandchildren; Hospice, 1723 Mahan Jones. When you feel buried, you feel like at 352-564-2927 or via email at two great-great-grand- Center Blvd., Tallahas- the gates of hell have opened up [email protected]. children; and a host of see, FL 32308, or a other sorrowing rela- charity of your choice. Nancy C. Gornto tives and friends. A special thank you for Nancy C. Gornto, She was preceded in the care from the hos- 68, of Tifton, Georgia, CHURCH NEWS death by her parents, pice, First Presbyte- passed away Satur- Amos Williams and rian Church of Quincy, day, May 18, 2019, at Church to host its revival 7 p.m. June Highway (90 East) in Henrietta Rittman Wil- Christine Winbush and Tallahassee Memorial Men, Women Day 19-21. Quincy. liams; and son, Michael Independent Funeral Healthcare in Tallahas- Home. Neal’s Temple Ho- The speaker is Apos- For information, con- J. Anderson. see. liness Church, 240 tle Virginia Smith of tact Arie Collins Sailor Services entrusted to Services entrusted to Neals Temple Road in Faith Cornerstone at 850-591-0956 or Reed & Hall Mortuary Gloria Johnson Reed & Hall Mortuary Havana, is hosting Men Church Ministry in Pastor Edward Sailor at Corp., 116 West Jeffer- Gloria Jean Jones Corp., 116 West Jeffer- and Women Day cel- Malone. 850-662-4287 or 850- son St. in Quincy. Johnson, 56, of Quincy, son Street in Quincy. ebrations. For information, call 591-0983. passed “Women in Charge” is 850-856-9388. Barbara Bietenholz away in Frank Orrick 11 a.m. Sunday at the Patriotic singing Barbara Ehart Bi- Tallahassee Frank Stanford Or- church with New St. Christian center event June 30 etenholz, 96, of Quincy, on Tues- rick, 85, of Quincy, John AME Church and hosts vacation The Gadsden Coun- passed away May 26, day, May passed away Monday, Pastor Yolanda Smith. Bible school ty Baptist Association 2019. 21, 2019. May 20, 2019. “Men in Charge” is Celebration Christian Community Choir, di- She was the daughter Funeral Services entrusted to 3 p.m. Sunday with Center is hosting va- rected by Bill Dixon, of Adolf and Lilly Blum- services Family-Funeral & Cre- Friendship Primitive cation Bible school in will host “Sing Ameri- er Ehart of Switzerland are 11 mation, 7253 Plantation Baptist Church and June. ca’s Song,” celebrating and was born June 3, a.m. Saturday, June 1 Road in Pensacola. Pastor El Franklin. A registration rally heritage and honoring 1922. is 6 p.m. June 11, and faith, 6 p.m. June 30 at A native of Kilch- Morning Star vacation Bible school is First Baptist Church, berg, Switzerland, she to host revival 6-8:30 p.m. June 12- 210 W. Washington St. and her family moved Morning Star Mis- 14. in Quincy. to Quincy in 1955, and sionary Baptist Registration is on An apple pie and ice she became a natural- Church, 5685 Hard- site or online at www. cream fellowship will ized citizen in 1961. She away Highway in Chat- cccfl .org. The church follow the free patriotic and her husband, Ernst tahoochee, is hosting is at 23735 Blue Star event. Bietenholz, worked to- MEETING NOTICE The Gadsden County Parks & PUBLIC NOTICES Recreation Advisory Board For our readers’ convenience, The Gadsden County Times provides this Public Notice Section for all Public Notices not published in the Legal Notice section of the newspaper. will hold a Meeting on

Thursday, June 6, 2019 MEETING NOTICE GADSDEN COUNTY The next regular meeting of the Gadsden County Board of at 6:00 p.m. County Commissioners will be Tuesday, June 4, 2019 PLANNING COMMISSION starting at 6:00 p.m. The following items have been agendaed: Awards, Presentations and Appearances: MEETING NOTICE in the Gadsden County Consent: Ratification Memo, April 16, 2019- Regular The Gadsden County Planning Commission will hold a regularly Board of County Commissioners Meeting. Items Pulled for Discussion . Citizens scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. Requesting to be Heard on Non-Agenda Items (3- in the Board of County Commission Chambers located at 1-B Meeting Chambers minute limit) . Public Hearing: Adoption of Ordinance East Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL. The proposed agenda will No. 2019-007, An Ordinance of the Board of County include the following workshop discussions: 9 B. East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Commissioners of Gadsden County, Florida, amending WORKSHOP Florida 32351 the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption CHAPTER 2, DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Ordinance of Gadsden County, Florida, Ordinance No. (Legislative) (LDR 2018-06) – Discussion of amendments to If you are a person with a disability who needs any 2012-003, as amended by Ordinance No. 2015-005, Chapter 2, Definitions and Interpretations of the Land accommodation to participate in this meeting, you are currently codified at Chapter 74, Article I, Section 5 of the Development Code. This discussion includes new definitions as entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain Gadsden County Code of Ordinances, to include well as definitions previously recommended for approval but not assistance. Persons needing assistance in obtaining any additional statutory definitions of “new business” and adopted. information from the County or attending the meeting “expansion of an existing business” to allow additional must contact the Gadsden County Facilities Management CHAPTER 4, LAND USE CATEGORIES (Legislative) (LDR businesses to potentially qualify for the exemption; Office, 1B E. Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida, (850) 875- providing for repeal, severability, inclusion in the Gadsden 2018-05) – Discussion of amendments to Chapter 4, Land Use Categories of the Land Development Code. It is proposed that 8660 or (850) 694-2227, at least 48 hours prior to the County Code of Ordinances, modifications that may arise the development review levels be moved from Chapter 7 to hearing; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. from consideration at public hearing, and correction of Chapter 4 of the Land Development Code to be included within scrivener’s errors; and providing for an effective date, the future land use categories. 000WBNL Adoption of Ordinance No. 2019-008, Adopting Procedures and Criteria to Consider Acquisition of CHAPTER 7, DEVELOPMENT ORDERS, DEVELOPMENT Property Interests in and Acceptance of Maintenance PERMITS, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS – Discussion Responsibility for Certain Private Roadways in the of amendments to Section 7200, Review Procedures of the WORKSHOP NOTICE Unincorporated Area of the County under Certain Land Development Code. The proposed amendments move Conditions. General Business: Approval of Settlement development review levels from Chapter 7 to Chapter 4 of the and Release in the Price v. Gadsden County, Bell Road Land Development Code. The Gadsden County Board of SCRAP Supplemental Agreement, 2018 Statewide Mutual The files for the proposals are available for public inspection at County Commissioners Aid Agreement between The State of Florida Division of the Gadsden County Building and Planning Department, 1B E. Emergency Management and Gadsden County, Florida, Jefferson St., Quincy, Florida, and on the County website at will hold a Workshop Approval of Amendment to 2016 the Lease Agreement for gadsdencountyfl.gov . William M. Inman Agriculture Center, Direction Regarding If you are a person with a disability who needs any to discuss EMS/Fire Services on the County Administrator Position, Approval of Fourth accommodation in order to participate in this meeting, you Amendment to Gadsden Hospital Lease, Approval of are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain Contract Amount for Restoration of Old Courthouse, assistance. Persons needing assistance in obtaining any Approval and Execution of Amendment to DOS/DHR information from the County must contact the County Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Grant No. SC731 Old Courthouse Renovation. Updates; Offices, 1B E. Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida, (850) 875- Clerk of Court, Updates; County Administrator, Updates; 8665 or (850) 510-7842, at least 48 hours prior to the at 4:30 p.m. County Attorney, Discussion Items by Commissioners meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 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Persons needing assistance in obtaining any persons needing a special accommodation to participate information from the County or attending the meeting in this meeting should contact the Facilities Management must contact the Gadsden County Facilities Management Office, 1-B East Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL 32351, by Miss a week, Office, 1-B E. Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida, (850) 875- written request at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 8660 or (850) 694-2227, at least 48 hours prior to the Telephone: (850) 875-8660 or 850-694-2227. meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 000WC2J Miss a lot. 000WBLJ PAGE 4, THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 “The newspaper built on communityWWW.GADCOTIMES pride.”.COM Page 4 | THURSDAY, MAY 30 GADSDEN COUNTY TIMES Publisher | Gerry Mulligan General Manager | William Snowden IMES IEWS Editor | Scott J. Bryan T V Member of the Florida Press Association GADSDEN COUNTY TIMES OUR VOICE Leff all’s life should inspire all of Gadsden

adsden County graduates do not need to look far for inspiration. The recent death of Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall Jr. reminds us of that. AndG his memory should provide Gadsden County residents – young or old – a remind- er effort often equals excellence. Leffall grew up in segregated Quincy. His skin color – not his sharp mind, love for books or unfathomable work ethic – could have determined his future. Segregation was not a time when young, black boys were encouraged to dream big. But Leffall did. His father was a college professor and high school principal. His father empha- sized education, and according to a National Library of Medicine oral history project, Lef- fall’s father encouraged him to study medi- HOME ON THE RANGE cine. “My father often talked. He said, ‘You become a doctor, the thing about it is, it is an honorable profession. You can help people,” Leffall recalled. “He always said this. He Targeting for beginners would always say at the end of our talk, ‘You will make enough money so you will be able to take care of your family.’” t’s a Wednesday morning at cheap target is a paper plate. stickers. When your target has the Wakulla County Sher- You can get a silhouette of a per- a bunch of holes, you wait until Imagine life for Leffall. He grew up in rural I iff’s Offi ce range. We see a son on a larger target. There are the range is cold. Then you can North Florida. Segregation was the law of woman coming toward us from color targets, too.” walk up to your target and place the land. It was the 1940s, so the U.S. was the offi ce. She is new to the “What’s that one with the the black circles on the holes. involved in World War II. Leffall already had Wednesday morning shooters. black center and the green This way you can use it longer, his eyes set on the future. “The deputy at the front desk holes?” she wonders. and you can see where your new He graduated from high school at 15 – told me to come to the handgun “The holes are where we’ve bullets are hitting.” skipping second grade and completing the range,” she calls. “Is this the shot.” “Yes! I want to know how close fi nal four years of schooling in three. Then, right place?” “How’d you get them to turn I can get to the middle of the tar- he graduated from Florida A&M in three We hasten to assure her that green?” She looks at the next get!” Newbie is enthusiastic. years. He wanted to attend the best black she has come to the right spot. person’s target. “But I’ve also seen some We’re all curious about new “And why are your holes bigger targets that were of little tiny medical college in the country – Howard – people, and we want to fi nd out and greener than hers? They bunnies and tiny birds. Why and that’s what he did. what she is expecting to do here. look like the same would they make those targets He later became a renowned professor “I’m here to learn to shoot my kind of target.” so small? at his alma mater, teaching thousands of new Smith & Wesson Victory,” “These are stick- “When you get so you can hit students and training hundreds of surgi- she explains. on targets. You’ll the x-ring, that’s the center of cal residents. Leffall never forgot his roots, “Do you live alone?” asks one want a stapler or the target, then you might want either. veteran shooter. tape to attach the to try for the bunnies and birds Leffall, his wife and his sister donated “Yes,” responds Newbie. paper or paper and see if you can hit them.” $350,000 to Florida A&M to endow a schol- “Do you live on a few acres of plate targets. These Newbie aims her Victory. She arship in their parents’ name. He asked land?” peel off a backing takes out the x-ring. “Yes,” says Newbie again. MARJ and stick to the “I’m going to stop shooting that preference be given to a student from “So, you want to feel safe in LAW large frames. You now,” she says happily. “And, Gadsden County. your home? Is that why you know, you’re right.” I’m going to go fi nd those bun- He served as president of the American want to learn? She turns to the next shooter. nies and birds.” Cancer Society and chairman of the Susan “Nope,” smiles Newbie. “I just “So how come your holes look G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. He’s want to learn to shoot. Some bigger than mine? I’m shooting collected more awards and honorary de- women my age learn how to a .22. Are you shooting a 9mm OPINIONS INVITED grees than we can list in this space. knit. Some do crosswords. I gun?” And he was from here, Gadsden County. shot a bb gun as a kid, but have Her neighbor looks down- n The opinions expressed in Gads- Last week, the class of 2019 turned their never had the time as an adult. range. den County Times editorials are the tassels and entered the real world. Some Working kind of got in the way “No. I’m shooting my .22 as opinions of the newspaper. of coming to the range, but I’m well. It must be the brand of n Viewpoints depicted in political will go to college or join the military or enter retired now. I fi gure shooting target.” cartoons, columns or letters do not the work force. Some will succeed, and the heck out of targets will keep Newbie scans both targets. necessarily represent the opinion of some will fail. me outdoors, my brain active, “I like the ones with the bigger the editorial board. But none – not a single, solitary one – can n Individuals are invited to express and will improve my hand-eye holes. You can see them better their opinions in a letter to the edi- use Gadsden County as an excuse for fail- coordination. at a distance. Are these sticky tor. ure. My brother-in-law took me to targets expensive?” n All letters must be signed and in- Yes, Gadsden County is rural. Yes, Gads- a gun shop to get eye and ear She is told they can range clude a phone number and home- den County is poor. Yes, there are struggles. protection. But I see you guys from 33 cents to a dollar or town, including letters sent via There will be more. have targets. I didn’t bring one, more, depending on size and email at [email protected]. Phone numbers will not be printed But the son of an educator, who rose but the deputy gave me this whether they are purchased in black-and-white paper target. bulk. or given out. We reserve the right to above segregation, ascended to the top of When I go to the store, what is “Even at 33 cents,” she’s edit letters for length, libel, fairness his profession, and he did it by starting in the best kind of target to get?” thinking out loud. “Even at 33 and good taste. Gadsden County. n Letters to the editor must be no “Well,” one of the Wednesday cents each, that could become longer than 400 words, and writ- We hope that’s the fi nal lesson for the morning regulars began, “the expensive.” ers will be limited to two letters per class of 2019. You can be anything you cheapest target is the paper one “It’s not so bad. Most of these month. want to be. You have no excuses. you have in your hand. The next come with little black round DIRT ROAD WONDER My favorite place

he one place on this disappointed I was not to bathing suit sitting on a ﬂ oat Springs. I’m not sure how being ﬁ lmed at the springs, earth that has not own a piece of that history. with a towel in her hand you, it happened, but my sweet Johnny Weissmuller ordered T changed one bit since When we leaving she handed will see yours truly. family talked me into going his breakfast by sticking his I was a little girl is Wakulla me a box and told me it was My biggest connection off the high dive because I head out of the window and Springs. The only change I my Mother’s Day gift from the to the springs is that I was had done it in high school. doing the Tarzan yell. can see is they have recov- chef. It contained a cup and married to Brian Kidd there I didn’t compensate for the I have this dream about ered the chairs in the lobby saucer in the in 1998. We had a wedding extra weight and I thought Wakulla Springs. I want to go and added a leather sofa. old rose china breakfast and then took I never would reach the down and stay in the hotel Other than that, it is like pattern. Tarzan everyone out on the jungle surface. I do not recommend a few days and take a stack walking back in time. found his Secret cruise and were married going off that dive if you are of books and just enjoy the The dining room is still Treasure there under the Tarzan Palm. We past college age. lodge and the springs. Of the same as when we had and so did I. rented the whole boat, and This past Mother’s Day, course, the part about me our Junior Senior Banquet Another con- when we were pulling out, I my daughter said she had wanting to go off by myself back in 1954. They now have nection I have realized everyone I loved was a surprise for me on the on vacation doesn’t set well a new china pattern, but I with the springs on that boat. That will sure following Friday when her with my family. They want to loved the old china pattern GWYNN is that a picture give you a sinking feeling children were out of school. know which one of them I am so much with the pink roses. PEACOCK of me has been when you realize how many We went down to Wakulla taking with me. Oh well, it A few years ago, they were KIDD hanging in the gators are in those waters. Springs and had a wonderful was a just a thought. selling off the old china in lobby for 72 All went well and Brian’s lunch. She recommends the Do visit the springs before the gift shop and I wanted to years. To the left of the reser- Canadian family was able shrimp stuffed with crab and some hot shot decides to get a piece, but I walked out vation desk is a painting on to take the boat out again wrapped in bacon. I could not bring it into the 21st century. and forgot it. Not long after glass that has a large crack because we still had time on resist the tomato pie. After I hope they never change it. that I was down there for a in it. There are college-aged the rental. lunch we went on the jungle Mother’s Day luncheon and girls in the foreground, but I had been widowed in my cruise. One of the stories Contact Gwynn Peacock they were sold out. I men- if you look beyond them to a 30s, and on my 40th birth- that out guide told was that Kidd at Gwynn0720@com- tioned to the waitress how 10-year-old little girl in a red day, we all went to Wakulla when a Tarzan movie was cast.net. WWW.GADCOTIMES.COM THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019, PAGE 5 GADSDEN COUNTY TIMES Summer fun at the library

chool is out, and Some of this year’s McGill Library will host reading programs is Fest, Animal Tales Live books or pages (5-12 summer is on highlights its ice cream social June 6 through July 31, Animal show, Mr. Magi- years old). Reading logs S its way at the are our 1:30 p.m. June 4. The bringing more than 30 cal Balloon Man, LEGO are available at the front Gadsden County Public annual ice Havana Public Library free events to deepen Robotics Lab, Kids Movie desk of the library. Library. cream so- will host its ice cream reading enjoyment, Days and much more. Teens (13-18 years This summer, the cials spon- social 1:30 p.m. June spark STEM (science, Visit the library weekly old) are asked to sign up library will host its sored by 12. The Cowen Public technology, engineering for a prize and rafﬂ e to volunteer at programs annual summer li- the Friends Library will host its ice and math) learning, and ticket for students who and enter Library Direc- brary reading program, of the cream social noon June encourage students to read at least two books tor’s Teen Swag Bag kicking off the week of Gadsden 13. The ice cream socials be active and indepen- or 100 pages a week, Challenge. June 3. The theme: “A TABITHA County are free and open to the dent learners. starting June 1. Special Universe of Stories.” The WASHINGTON Public public and will run until Some of the activi- prizes will be awarded to Tabitha Washington program will run June Library. supplies run out. ties include Magic Show the school-aged student is the Gadsden County and July. The William A. “Bill” The annual summer with Phil Meyers, Fan who reads the most library director.

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Havana woman dies Herring at 850-247- ages 6-12. in one-car crash 9842. The camps run from 9 A Havana woman died a.m.-noon June 10-28 in a one-car crash Mon- Gadsden County and July 8-26. day night. represented in Weekly tuition is $65 for members and $75 According to a Florida Chipola graduation for nonmembers. Highway Patrol report, MARIANNA – More For information, visit 57-year-old Cheryl Bar- than 450 students re- GadsdenArts.org or call ber died at the scene of ceived degrees or diplo- 850-875-4866. a crash. mas from Chipola Col- The report said Bar- lege earlier this month. Receiving degrees TCC Gadsden Center ber’s 2013 Nissan Versa hosts safety training was driving eastbound from Gadsden County Tallahassee Commu- on County Road 12. The were: Associate in nity College Gadsden driver “for an unknown Center, 223 Pat Thomas reason lost control of Arts Degrees Chattahoochee: Uriah Parkway in Quincy, is (her vehicle),” the report hosting a National Safe- said. Godfrey, Djimon Gray and Tyeshia Smith. ty Month training series The vehicle ran off the in June. roadway, collided with a Associate in Scott J. Bryan/The Gadsden County Times All sessions are free. drainage ditch and two Science Degrees Beverly Mann of the Florida Department of Health checks Brenda Marlowe’s To register, call 850- standing trees and then Quincy: Brianne blood pressure Saturday morning at Hurricane Preparedness Day at the TCC 558-3620, email Gads- overturned. Whatley. Gadsden Center. Workforce denCenter@tcc.fl .edu or Development visit TCCGadsdenCen- Church, police ter.eventbrite.com. Certifi cates department to host Sessions include: Quincy: Dustin Hundreds attend Hurricane Preparedness Day award ceremony n 1-3 p.m. June 7 – Hostetter. Mt. Carmel Missionary Civilian Response to Ac- College Credit son,” Young said. Baptist Church and the tive Shooter Events by The Gadsden County Times Certifi cates Booths were set up outside the Port St. Joe Police De- TCC Campus Police of- Chattahoochee: Ul- The TCC Gadsden Center and TCC Gadsden Center, where resi- partment are hosting a fi cer Bill Bell. rick Stallworth. Quincy: Gadsden County Sheriff’s Offi ce’s dents could learn about available First Responders Award n 1-5 p.m. June 14 Kent Pridemore, Steven Division of Emergency Management services, receive free health screen- Ceremony 11 a.m. June – Until Help Arrives by hosted a Hurricane Preparedness ings and win prizes — including 23 at the church, 300 Rock and Atticus Ste- Florida Medical Reserve Day on Saturday morning. large quantities of water. Avenue D in Port St. Joe. phens. Corps’ Health and Medi- Sheriff Morris Young said the “Hurricane season starts in June.” The event is to cel- cal Preparedness Coor- event was vital, especially after last Young said. “We want our citizens to ebrate those who put Arts center to host dinator Gail Stewart. year’s signifi cant damage from Hur- be prepared, better prepared than their lives on the line. youth camps n 10 a.m.-noon June ricane Michael. ever. ... People want to be better To RSVP, contact Port Gadsden Arts Cen- 27 – Female Self Defense: “We’ve had a great turnout this prepared. Probably 13-15 percent St. Joe Police Depart- ter and Museum, 13 N. Situational Awareness morning of people coming out to get of our community live in mobile ment Chaplin Kenneth Madison St. in Quin- by Florida Professional supplies and getting information homes. They want shelter informa- Frame at 850-570-0408 cy, is hosting its 2019 Safety Consultants CEO about the upcoming hurricane sea- tion. They want to be prepared.” or Chief of Police Matt Summer Art Camp for David Pienta.

Sheriff Morris A. Young along with The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the following for making our Senior Citizens Fun Day at the Park a huge success!

STAFF: Bab Murphy Donors: Sheer Bliss Design Team Major Robert Barkley Carol’s Country Cooking Mark Bates Sheer Bliss Hair Design Capt. Henry Miller Bell & Bates Hardware Capt. William Moore Roy Moore Michelle Mendelson LaTrenda Gainous Piggy Wiggly Ben Duncan Stone’s Home Center Jolene Williams The Golf Club of Quincy Ed Dixon Patrick Francoli Robert Howard Cindy Murphy Walmart Superstore Lucy Harris Quincy Auto Parts Cedric Russ Damfino’s Café & Market Bob Smith Tammy Albritton Ursula Hannah Sgt. Anglie Hightower The Junktion Danzy Bail Bonds Glenn Webber Inv. Thomas Perkins Quality Discount Meats Tia Thorpe Billy Austin Jeff Dooley Diane Germany Kim Young Rutabaga’s Café Bass Pro Shops Kim’s Beauty Supplies Sponsors: Jason Boone Lomar Barkley DeWayne Gainous Ann Davis AJ’s Chicken & Things Barkley Security Davis Farms Commissioner Sherrie Taylor Mary Jack Boone S. Craig McMillan Joyce Padgett John Pat Thomas, and Pastor Willie Lamb Padgett’s Jewelers Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Fisher Bradley Joyner Pat Thomas & Associates The Neighborhood Medical John Ledbetter Mr. Sarge Carter Insurance, Inc. Center W&L Tire and Wheel VOLUNTEERS: Sonja Whitney Boys Town North Florida Lin Lee DeWayne Gainous Miss Whitney’s Country Boy’s Regal Nails LaToya Gainous Conor Hughes Monica Smart-Gainous Florida Fish & Wildlife John Stewart Gaylyn Pitts Wanda Gunn Conservation Commission Stewart TV & Appliances Montoyia Tillman Graves Williams Kathy Young Gadsden Tomato Co.

Ruth Blount WE THANK YOU Main Attraction FROM THE BOTTOM Rachelle Hopper OF OUR HEARTS! Main Attraction

000WBW4 PAGE 6, THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 WWW.GADCOTIMES.COM GADSDEN COUNTY TIMES FOURTH AND LONG Indians home pretty quick

hipola College’s base- reaching Grand Junction lar season, but played well a blast. baseball. ball team ran into this year may have been his enough to fi nish second in If ever an area and an It’s comfortable, with great C a pair of buzz saws toughest test. a tough Panhandle division event is suited to each other, concessions, and guest ser- and was quickly eliminated Hurricane Michael kept and gain a bid to the state its Grand Junction and the vices. from this year’s Junior Col- him from having any real tournament. junior college tournament. Everyone in the area seems lege Baseball World Series in fall preparation with a team There, he used smoke and The area claims fi ve sea- to be involved in the tour- Grand Junction, Colorado. that was full of mirrors to get a depleted sons – spring, summer, fall, nament. In a community The Indians won the tour- freshmen. (due to injuries and suspen- winter and juco. of 100,000 people, at any nament the past two years, He and his sions) pitching staff through The community goes all out given time, there may be but a three-peat was not to wife, Nancy, a six-game session and won in welcoming the teams and over 10,000 fans at a game. be. A 10-6 loss to Navarro also fought another berth to the Junior their fans. That fi gures 1 out of every 10 College out of Corsicana, through some College baseball Mecca. There’s even a free transit people in the area is at the Texas, and a 20-12 setback personal The depleted pitching staff system that will pick you up tournament. against Crowley College from Michael hits, caught up to the Indians, just about anywhere and And if the games are not Arkansas City, Kansas, saw and his job as especially since Grand Junc- take you right to the tourna- enough, there’s plenty of sur- to that. JOE athletic direction and its high altitude is ment and bring you back. It’s rounding places to keep you This was the sixth visit FEROLITO tor at Chipola perfectly suited to hitters. always very timely. busy (picturesque National for Jeff Johnson, who has added to the But another trip to the The city is nestled in some Monument Park is a must) in coached Chipola the past 22 weight, as the other sports Southwest Colorado town charming mesas, so there are the very historical area. years. He was seeking his programs at the Marianna can always be a bucket list some fantastic views, any- I may never get back to fourth championship. facility needed extra attention endeavor. where you are. Grand Junction, but believe For a guy who has led a due to the storm. I made my second trip this Suplizio Field, the facil- me, I’ll spend a lot of mo- program to more than 850 The Indians struggled year (went in 2017), and like ity where the tournament is ments remembering what a wins in his coaching span, somewhat during the regu- the last time, being there was held, is suited just right for great time I had there. Bates earns PGA Senior Open bid

By JOE FEROLITO ship to Troy State Uni- Special to The Times versity, were he was an All-American and led the Ben Bates earned a Trojans to the 1984 Na- spot in this year’s PGA tional Championship. Senior Open with his He recently was se- performance in a quali- lected to the Troy Sports fying event May 15. Hall of Fame. Bates shot a 68 on the Bates played on the Montgomery Wind Lakes PGA Tour from 1997- course to ﬁ nish second 2004 and then compet- and grab one of two ed on the Champions qualifying spots. Tour from 2011-2014. Over 65 golfers tried Currently, Bates is to nab one of the presti- in the golf course man- gious spots to the Open, agement business that which will be played oversees four courses in June 27-30 on the Notre the Pensacola area. Dame Warren Course. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Bates, born and raised Ed Bates, Ben Bates has in Havana, was an All- two daughters, Graeson State golfer at Robert F. and Payton (Burchett); Munroe Day School be- a son, Angus; and a fore earning a scholar- granddaughter, Lilah, 5.

Amy Rooks/The Gadsden County Times Wyatt Ross, left, and Melody Murray prepare for graduation at Tallavana Christian School. Seminoles, Gators, Rattlers Tallavana Christian hosts graduation off to baseball regionals By JOE FEROLITO Athens, Georgia, and Special to The Times Lubbock, Texas, with By AMY ROOKS 1-8 for their class scripture. and his classmates he had “so at-large bids. The Gadsden County Times Co-valedictorian Roderick much joy being a member of Florida State, Flor- FAMU meets host Watson thanked TCS for pre- this class.” Butler also got one ida and Florida A&M Georgia Tech at 7 p.m. The 2019 baccalaureate and paring him for life and quoted of the biggest laughs of the eve- found out what region Friday in its regional graduation of Tallavana Chris- a favorite teacher who taught ning when he shared some of their baseball teams opener. tian School took place Thurs- him, “How can you be called a his instructor’s many memo- were headed to Monday Florida State plays day at Centenary United Meth- man if you can’t think for your- rable quotes and how much he morning. Florida Atlantic in its odist Church in Quincy. self?” would miss hearing them and The Rattlers, who noon opener and Flor- The TCS Chorale sang numer- Co-salutatorians also gave seeing her. earned their way into ida meets Dallas Bap- ous inspiring pieces through- thanks and shared wisdom Kae C. Bartolome fi nished up the NCAA tournament tist in its fi rst game, out the ceremony. The graduat- learned. Ivy Hines exhorted her the fi ve graduate speeches by by winning the MEAC which is scheduled for ing seniors also took the stage fellow classmates to “bravely telling of her transformation Conference Tourna- 8 p.m. singing a spirited rendition of take next steps without fear.” from “a scared immigrant girl ment, will be going to All games will be tele- “Love Theory” by Kirk Franklin. She spoke of her personal bat- from a country no one was fa- Atlanta. vised on ESPNU. The seniors chose royal pur- tle with fear, especially in the miliar with” to co-salutatorian The Seminoles and Survivors of this ple and gold for their class col- passing of her mother, and as- graduating senior and thanked Gators, who had any- week’s regionals play ors, Bird of Paradise for their sured all fear can be defeated. teachers and classmates for ac- thing but stellar sea- in Super Regionals class fl ower, and Proverbs 3, Justin Butler told the crowd cepting her and teaching her. sons, will be headed to next week. Gators advance, Seminoles don’t in NCAA regional soft ball tournament play

By JOE FEROLITO tournaments stretch to before the Lady Vols mie Hoover’s two-out, The Lady Seminoles then eliminated FSU on Special to The Times the three-game limits. came back Saturday to eighth-inning single weren’t so lucky. Saturday, 3-2. The Lady Gators es- even the series with a plated the winning run They lost to Okla- Florida opens their Florida and Florida caped those limits; the 3-2 extra-inning win. in the 2-1 win that sent homa State 3-1 in their CWS play in Oklahoma State hosted NCAA Su- Lady Seminoles did not. The Lady Gators Florida to the College opening game Thursday City against Oklahoma per Regional Softball Florida opened its had some extra in- World Series for the before bouncing back State at 7 p.m. Thurs- Tournaments last week. play with a 3-0 win over ning highlights of their 10th time in the last 12 with a 4-1 Friday win. day in a game televised Both sites saw their Tennessee on Friday own Sunday when Ja- years. The Lady Cowboys by ESPN2. W&L Tire & Wheel Co. PIANO TUNER ALIGNMENT & BRAKE SERVICE 38 Years Silver • China • Crystal 24 HOUR ROAD SERVICE IN AREA New, Used, Recapped Tires Experience Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repair Heavy Duty Trucks Tires • Industrial Tires 21 E. Jefferson Street • Quincy, Florida 32351 Farm Tires • Lawnmower Tires • Custom Wheels PIANOS FOR SALE (850) 627-6418 John Ledbetter, Manager Store Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am-6pm 820 W. Jefferson St. • Quincy,FL 32351 www.padgetts.biz (850) 627-8830 850-526-6075 000W06W 000WBVT Call 000W1G8

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By SCOTT J. BRYAN would come back and assist den County administrator two weeks,” Taylor said. “I tract, the county owes her The Gadsden County Times to help facilitate the day-to- who worked with Lawson. think that’s a bit much mon- more than $50,000 in pay day operations of the county “Arthur is very knowledge- ey. That’s $8,000 a month. during the next six months. Arthur Lawson Sr. said until they fi nd a professional able, reliable, and he’ll do a Given the fact we still have Hinson expressed concern he was enjoying retirement. manager.” wonderful job for the county.” to continue to pay the former about Lawson’s pay, as well. Then, his phone rang. Lawson, 67, retired as as- Commissioners voted 3-2 administrator. I am in agree- “You’re still paying the cur- Now, he’s Gadsden Coun- sistant county administrator to approve the six-month ment with Mr. Lawson com- rent county administrator, so ty’s interim administrator. in September 2016. He said contract with Lawson, who ing on. I wish we could be you’re paying double for one On May 21, Gadsden he worked for the county for will receive $3,924 bi-weekly. able to negotiate (the salary).” person,” he said. “We need to County commissioners voted 23 ½ years, including 15 or County commissioners An- Morgan, who advocated look into that.” 3-2 to appoint Lawson as the so as the assistant county thony Viegbesie, Morgan and for Lawson as the interim Hinson and Taylor sug- interim county administra- administrator. Brenda Holt voted to approve county administrator on May gested promoting assistant tor. He replaces Dee Jackson, Lawson said human re- Lawson’s hire. 14, said Lawson’s pay is the county administrator Wesley who was fi red a week earlier sources and procurement are The contract is not to ex- same as when he retired as Hall to interim county admin- after less than six months as his “general area of exper- ceed six months and ends assistant county administra- istrator to save money. the full-time county adminis- tise.” Nov. 18. tor. Unlike previous interim Viegbesie agreed the pay trator. But he said he also man- Commissioners Sherrie county administrators, Law- for an interim county admin- “I really enjoy retirement,” aged several departments and Taylor and Eric Hinson of- son will not receive benefi ts, istrator is “pricey,” but he said Lawson, who was fi rst helped with day-to-day opera- fered praise for Lawson before but he will be provided a ve- believed Lawson was an ide- contacted in early May by tions in his fi nal few years. the vote, but objected to the hicle to drive for county busi- al candidate because of his Gadsden County Commis- “They couldn’t have made amount of money he would ness. experience, background and sioner Gene Morgan about a better choice for a steady receive as interim county ad- On May 14, Jackson was knowledge. the potential interim appoint- hand at this time,” said Chat- ministrator. placed on a paid adminis- “My Momma used to tell ment. “I discussed it with my tahoochee City Manager Rob- “The concern I have is pay- trative leave for 30 days and my sisters, ‘Cute ain’t cheap,” family. For an interim basis, I ert Presnell, a former Gads- ing somebody $4,000 every fi red. According to her con- Viegbesie said.

“As you embark on the DIPLOMA next chapters of your lives, Continued from Page 7 don’t let anything or anyone deter you from accomplish- pal, Pamela Jones, distrib- ing your goals,” she said. uted 223 diplomas to excit- “The world may be full of ed graduates. obstacles, but a hard won Jackson, who plans to at- victory results in great sat- tend Florida A&M and study isfaction.” public relations, told her Graduate Jakera Butler classmates to enjoy gradua- said she was excited to col- tion day. lect her diploma. “This here is the moment “It feels good to be done we have all dreamed about,” with high school,” she said. she said. “This instance is “Now, I get to go to college the product of blood, sweat and do what I want to do. and tears. Look around you Then, I can achieve my goals and into the faces of the for where I really want to be hundreds of people here on in life.” your behalf. I want you to Del’Kendrick Allen said he breathe this moment, eat it often got in trouble in middle and sleep it, because this, school, but he was happy to my fellow graduates, is what be ﬁ nished with high school. success feels like. This is “It feels good,” he said. our day, hour and second, “Being in school that long, so rejoice with those who 12, 13 years, I’m ready to have helped you along the get up out of here.” way.” Shane Yon said he’ll cher- Salutatorian Malina Mur- ish memories he made. ray, who plans to study “I’ll remember the people, Scott J. Bryan/The Gadsden County Times business at Florida A&M, the friendships and rela- Gadsden County High School graduate Ja’Vontarian Winbush received a special award Friday dur- advised students to accept tionships I’ve made,” Yon ing the school’s graduation. Winbush was expelled from Gadsden County Public Schools, but Prin- challenges and overcome said. “They really helped me cipal Pamela Jones and Superintendent Roger Milton said he worked hard to get back into school them. get to this point.” and earn a diploma.

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In the oral history would just really harass – now Howard Univer- LEFFALL project, Leffall tells the you.” sity Hospital – and com- Continued from Page 1 story of fi nding an in- But Leffall said he en- pleted a surgical oncol- jured bird, splinting its joyed his time at Florida ogy training at Memorial kept him from being leg, feeding it and nurs- A&M. Sloan-Kettering Cancer accessible to students, ing it back to health. “It was a time of meet- Center. patients and staff in “I took the splint off. ing people from other He was the leader of a manner that was He fl ew away,” Leffall parts of the country, not numerous surgical orga- marked by uncondition- said. “I said, ‘This is fab- just Florida,” he said. nizations, and lectured al love and selfl essness,” ulous. I have cured this Leffall attended sum- at more than 200 medi- Howard University pres- bird. I am going to be a mer school so he could cal institutions across ident Wayne Frederick doctor.’” graduate from Florida the country. A Howard said. “He was a good A&M in three years. He University release said listener, slow to give or SCHOOL said he did “average” he has taught more than take offense, and always AND BEYOND on the Medical College 6,000 medical students encouraging others to Leffall entered Florida Admissions Test, and a and trained more than fi nd the broader lesson Scott J. Bryan/The Times A&M in 1945. He was Florida A&M adminis- 300 surgical residents. in seemingly quotidian Dr. LaSalle D. Leff all Jr. is featured prominently on a 15. The school – like trator convinced How- “His towering intel- situations.” mural in downtown Quincy. many schools – was be- ard’s medical school lect made each inter- Leffall’s prominence sieged by recent veter- president to take a acting edifying,” Fred- wasn’t limited to his pro- 20, 1930, in Tallahas- it was.” ans of World War II. The chance on the 18-year- erick said. “In one fessional achievements. see. His father was an Leffall said his par- war was over; now the old from Quincy. moment, he might cor- He was well known for agriculture professor at ents were prophetic in veterans were coming “There have been some rect your grammar be- his philanthropy. Florida A&M and later viewing segregation. He home. great feelings in my life, fore pivoting to discuss Leffall was the fi rst Af- became principal at Ste- talked of visiting down- He said a lot of the vet- but it is hard to describe some complex idea rican-American to serve vens High School, an town Quincy, but being erans would call younger how great this one was,” or concept. Dr. Lef- as the national president all-black high school in told some stores were off students “young blood.” Leffall said of learning fall might even share of the American Cancer Quincy, according to an limits to black people. “If you laughed along he was accepted to How- a few thoughts in Ger- Society and the Society oral history project by “They would say, ‘Well, with them, the kidding ard’s medical school. man, given his fl uency of Surgical Oncology. the National Library of this is not right, but quickly stopped,” he Leffall graduated fi rst in the language. The He was the chairman Medicine. that’s the way it is,’” Lef- said. “If you got upset, in his class, completed breadth of his academic of the Susan G. Komen Raised by an educa- fall recalled. “My mother then you were in deep his surgical training at pursuits were nothing Breast Cancer Founda- tor, Leffall said he didn’t and father would tell us trouble, because they Freedmen’s Hospital short of awe-inspiring.” tion and received the know a life where study- that. They said, ‘Some- lifetime achievement ing and reading weren’t day, it will change.’ For- award from the National prominently featured. tunately, it did.” Medical Association. “I liked studying, be- Leffall said he drew in- ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS In 1997, he and his cause my father empha- spiration from his father. wife, Ruth Leffall, and sized education – he em- His father was raised in sister, Dolores C. Lef- phasized to all of us, to Texas, attended gradu- fall, donated $350,000 my mother, to my sister ate school in Iowa and 2045 3rd Ave. Sneads, FL 32460 to Florida A&M to cre- and to me,” Leffall said taught in Alabama be- ate the Martha J. and in the oral history proj- fore securing a job as a LaSalle D. Leffall Sr. ect. “I liked reading. I Florida A&M professor. Endowed Scholarship in liked books. I think edu- Leffall’s father was his honor of their parents. cation was a major part principal in high school. “The need-based of growing up.” “He said this, ‘With scholarship is for Flori- Leffall said he wasn’t a good education and da residents, preferably good at sports, but en- hard work, combined from Gadsden County,” joyed playing “with my with honesty and integ- a release from Florida buddies.” rity, there are no bound- A&M said. He ascended through aries,’” said Leffall, who “His leadership in the school quickly. Leffall later wrote an autobiog- LOW INCOME – TAX CREDIT medical community was said he skipped the sec- raphy titled, “No Bound- evident by all the great ond grade and gradu- aries: A Cancer Sur- Applications are now being accepted for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. things he accomplished, ated from high school geons Odyssey.” but his real impact was in three years. He was Leffall said his interest LIMITED TIME ONLY his love for working 15 years old when he in medicine stemmed with our youth,” Florida collected his diploma. It from his time in Quincy. Application Fee Waived – $99 Security Deposit A&M National Alumni was 1945. His godmother, Annie Association President “I grew up in the seg- Kent Stevens, was the VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR SPECIALS AND VIEW PROPERTY! Col. Gregory L. 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CUSTODIAN LIBRARY MAINTENANCE 4501-0530 GCT 4502-0613 GCT ASSISTANT & LAWN CARE Lett Jr., William Thomas 2019-CP-0172 Notice to Creditors 19000474 DRA Dissolution of Marriage Gadsden County Greenwood Terrrace IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Board of County Gadsden County Apartments is now IN AND FOR GADSDEN, FLORIDA IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA Board of County PROBATE DIVISION Case No.: 19000474 DRA Division: Family Commissioners accepting MARICELA MARTINEZ de BAILON, Custodian Commissioners applications for a CASE NO. 2019-CP-0172 IN RE: The Estate of Petitioner, Full-Time Library Assistant part-time Position #0271 WILLIAM THOMAS LETT, JR. and Position #0107 maintenance and lawn TIBORCIO BAILON REBOLLAR, Library Services – Deceased. Facility Maintenance care position. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Respondent. Division Chattahoochee Must have NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Salary $9.67 to Branch Library experience in the You are hereby notified that a Formal Administration has been entered in the Es- (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) $14.50 Hourly Salary $10.15 to following fields: tate of William Thomas Lett, Jr., deceased, file number 2019-CP-000172, by the Cir- $15.23 Hourly painting, basic cuit Court for Gadsden County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is: 10 TO: TIBORCIO BAILON REBOLLAR Position Closes: plumbing, sheetrock East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351; and that the names and addresses of (Last Known Address): UNKNOWN June 3, 2019 Position Closes: repairs, and basic those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: IRMA JEAN LETT care of June 3, 2019 electrical, HVAC, Thomas R. Thompson, Esq., 1330 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against To obtain additional mowing, edging, and All interested persons are notified that: you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it To obtain additional All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands on Maricela Martinez de Bailon, whose address is 128 N. 14th Street, Quincy, FL information about hedging experience a 32351, on or before 06/18/2019, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 10 this position visit our information about plus. Pay is dependent against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of first publication of this notice must file their claims with this East Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL 32351, before service on Petitioner or immediately website at this position visit our on experience. website at court within the later of three months after the date of the first publication of this no- thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief de- www.gadsdengov. Must have a valid tice or 30 days after the date of service of a copy of this notice on them. manded in the petition. net . EEO/AA. www.gadsdengov. driver’s license and be net . EEO/AA. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands able to pass a against the estate of the decedent must file their claims with this court within three The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property background check. months after the date of the first publication of this notice. should be divided: NONE employment Applications may be All claims and demands not so filed will be forever barred. LIBRARY ^ picked up at 200 The date of the first publication of this notice is May 23, 2019. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the ASSISTANT Your world first Greenwood Circle IRMA JEAN LETT Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. Quincy, FL 32351 For 1330 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, Florida 32303 You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current ad- Gadsden County more information Need a job call 850-627-8010 THOMAS R. THOMPSON, ESQUIRE dress. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Su- Board of County 1330 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303 preme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be Commissioners or a (850) 386-5777 Fax: (850) 386-8507 mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office. Library Assistant FLORIDA BAR NO. 890596 Position #0084 qualified ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER ** WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain Library Services – automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in Havana Branch employee? Published May 23 & 30, 2019. sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. 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Valedictorian Erica Calle- FUTURE jas also plans to attend Flor- Continued from Page 1 ida A&M after graduation to pursue a degree in nursing. going to do next? That’s re- She reminded her class- ally powerful.” mates that the challenges The Thursday com- they face are merely a part mencement ceremony in of personal growth. the school’s gymnasium “Remember: God changes featured 18 graduates who caterpillars into butterﬂ ies, registered more than 3,000 sand into pearls and coal community service hours into diamonds using timing and accumulated more than and pressure,” she said dur- $141,000 in scholarships, ing her speech. “He’s work- Forehand said. ing on you, too.” Salutatorian Jasmine And when she and her Avalos plans to attend Flor- classmates enter post-sec- ida A&M to pursue a degree ondary life, Callejas said, in pre-occupational thera- they shouldn’t shirk from py. She said she will have their responsibilities. fond memories of Crossroad “We’re all leaders, and I Academy. believe in every single of “I am thankful for my you,” she said. “We are the classmates and the faculty future. Do not – I mean, do and staff,” she said. “I will not – allow anyone to tell miss walking into school you otherwise. Remember and seeing everyone. I was what’s within us lies resil- Scott J. Bryan/The Gadsden County Times grateful I was able to meet ience, excellence and suc- Crossroad Academy Charter School Valedictorian Erica Callejas gives her speech during the each and every one of you.” cess.” school’s commencement ceremony.

“found probable cause to Range, who lost re-elec- did research and it is le- gain or loss by the ap- position in the agency in FINE believe (Stevens) violated tion in April, is also the gal.” pointment to mayor,” the which the offi cial is serv- Continued from Page 1 the anti-nepotism law re- subject of a Florida Com- According to the ethics investigative report said. ing or over which the offi - garding the appointment mission on Ethics inves- commission investiga- “He said he based his ad- cial exercises jurisdiction 2017 by the state ethics of a relative to a position tigation. tion, Thomas told inves- vice on the voting confl ict or control any individual commission, and addi- within the city.” According to Mid- tigators he was aware law rather than the nep- who is a relative of the tional complaints were According to the ethics way’s meeting minutes, Range and Stevens were otism statute.” public offi cial.” fi led and investigations commission’s investiga- Colston asked if “it was related and reviewed a State law says, “A pub- Stevens did not deny launched in 2018. The tion, Stevens voted for legal for relatives to vote voting confl ict statute. lic offi cial may not ap- voting for Range as may- state ethics commission Wanda Range, his fi rst for each other.” The min- “Thomas recalled that point, employ, promote, or. found no probable cause cousin, to serve as Mid- utes said then-Interim he told (Stevens) that he or advance, or advocate He signed the joint for most of the allega- way’s mayor. Range, in City Attorney Anthony could vote on the matter for appointment, em- stipulation agreement tions. turn, voted for Stevens to Thomas “explained he because … Range did not ployment, promotion, or with the ethics commis- But the commission serve as mayor pro tem. had heard the rumor and receive a special private advancement, in or to a sion April 25.

provided funding for on that,” Holt said. Commissioner Sherrie things with the same have when we can fund YOUTH the summer youth pro- Hinson argued that Taylor criticized com- pot of money.” higher priorities? No, I Continued from Page 1 gram. She also said she the county has in- missioners for paying a Morgan fi red back. don’t, and I won’t apolo- was opposed to spend- creased pay for 102 newly appointed inter- “I choose to prioritize gize for that.” for the summer youth ing money from the employees from No- im county administra- the position of an expe- Board Chairman An- program is enough county’s general fund. vember 2017 to Janu- tor nearly $4,000 every rienced interim county thony Viegbesie said the money to fund 45 jobs. Holt also said she ary 2019. A document two weeks but not in- administrator over dol- original 2018-2019 bud- But Gadsden County spoke with an attorney showing the pay hikes creasing funding for the lars for a summer youth get did not include any has 120 children hired with the Florida Com- lists “competitive area youth program. program,” he said. funding for the summer the last two summers, mission on Ethics about differential, dual certi- “I think it’s the right “It’s not that I want youth program. according to county commissioners select- fi cation, promotion or thing to do,” Taylor said. to take away from chil- Two motions – one documents. ing children to par- additional duties” as “This thing has been dren. I think it’s fi ne for to fund the summer “I’m asking the board, ticipate in the summer reasons for the increas- up here three or four us to help and work with youth program for 200 please, help these chil- youth program. She es. Commissioner Gene times, and we’ve lost the private industry in the youth and another to dren out,” Hinson said. said the attorney sug- Morgan said increasing support. And they give county to try to come up increase the summer Commissioner Brenda gested commissioners individual pay for coun- you reasons over here with ways for children youth program fund- Holt said she was con- hiring children could be ty employees based on today, which is Tues- to learn from having ing for $82,250 – failed cerned that other con- an ethical violation. job assignments was day, but come back on a summer job. That’s 3-2. Hinson and Taylor stitutional offi cers and “And I’ll be the one to the county administra- Thursday, and watch great. But do I want to voted in favor of both municipalities had not fi le the ethics complaint tor’s responsibility. them do some other spend dollars we don’t motions. 000WACY