JeffersonFriday, June 14, Journal2019 Vol. 12 number 46 county 75¢ +tax ECBPUBLISHING . COM CommunityLocal Newsdeputies train with real-world Medical marijuana simulator facility gets go-ahead Lazaro Aleman Development Code,” Metty told the board in ECB Publishing, Inc. her brief comments. “It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and planning staff The proposed medical marijuana growth that the project be approved for development.” facility last week sailed through the Jefferson The only citizens to speak on the issue County Commission's review and approval were Paul Henry and Bud Wheeler, chairman process without a hitch. of the Jefferson County Commission. Both In no more than 15 minutes, Planning expressed support for the project. Official Shannon Metty introduced the Henry noted that unlike the controversial proposal; engineer Sean Marston, of Urban amateur sports facility commonly known as Catalyst Consultants in Tallahassee, gave an the game changer, the marijuana facility wasn't overview of the project; and the board asking for taxpayers' money and it was See page 5 unanimously voted to approve the facility as a creating jobs. Community News major development and special exception, with “This is tremendous that they are coming not a single question asked. to the county,” he said. Teenagers learn “This application has met all the And Wheeler affirmed the Planning See FACILITY page 3 requirements of the Jefferson County Land self-defense Reams, commission settle legal dispute

Lazaro Aleman team – Attorneys J. David his immediate suspension from ECB Publishing, Inc. Marsey and Kayla E. Platt Rady, office by the governor, his of the law firm of Rumberger, acquittal of the charge by a jury The dispute between Clerk Kirk and Caldwell in in January 2018 and his of Court Kirk Reams and the Tallahassee. Commission reinstatement to office in Jefferson County Commission Chairwoman Betsy Barfield's December 2018, after he sued over his legal fees came to a was the lone vote. the governor and Florida Senate close last week. Marsey, in his brief recital to and a federal judge ruled in his See page 6 It happened on Thursday the board of the dispute's history, favor. evening, June 6, when the touched on the key points of Marsey noted that the Sports commission voted 4-1 to accept Reams' criminal and civil cases, commissioners had obtained the settlement agreement beginning with the latter's arrest independent opinions from two Celebrating the See REAMS page 3 proposed by its outside litigation in October 2017 for petit theft, athletes “...I'm looking for rehabilitation.” Assistant State Attorney speaks to school board over JES break-in

Ashley Hunter recommendations. ECB Publishing, Inc. In March and April of this year, five local juveniles were arrested on felony vandalism The topic of the Jefferson Elementary School charges. Deneen stated that all five juveniles would (JES) break-in and vandalism, as well as the be tried in a juvenile court, but Deneen – the See pages 8-9 subsequent felony arrest of five juvenile vandals, primary prosecutor – had yet to make any plea returned before the Jefferson County School Board offers, as he'd been waiting to hear from the school (JCSB) during its Monday, June 10 meeting. district. Observing “Teens are on the TV every “I understand the board's upset Flag Day night...we cannot get like Leon that some windows were broken, County, and if we don't do some fire extinguishers were set something to show an example of off and some damage was done, what we will not tolerate in but in the scheme of things...we Jefferson County, then we are going still have an opportunity to to look just like Leon [County],” rehabilitate them,” – Board Member Sandra Saunders - Assistant State Attorney Andrew Deneen

Before this month's meeting of the JCSB, Deneen shared with the board, upon Assistant State Attorney Andrew Deneen had questioning by School Board Member Sandra addressed school board members at their May Saunders, that none of the five students were meeting to assess what level of prosecution the currently being held in a juvenile justice facility. school district, as the victim, was hoping to achieve “Given the nature of the offense, it's a first- during court sessions. degree felony based off the amount of damages, As he had not obtained a defined answer, they could have probably been held secure in a Deneen returned before the board members on June Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facility,” said See SCHOOL BOARD page 3 See page 18 10 to follow up on their prosecution

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appropriatelyFrom zoned agricultural; Pageand total of 300 employees. One at the commission meeting. At the FACILITY from page 1 that the surrounding property owners The operation, he said, would run earlier review of the Planning had raised no objections, so long as the 24-7, have security fencing all around Commission, however, Fred Beshears, Commission's recommendation for facility was only for growing the the property, security cameras and of Simpson Nurseries, who described approval of the project, saying that the medical marijuana indoors. personnel indoors, and would be himself as being peripherally involved planners had done their due diligence Marston followed with an shielded from public view by a 50-foot with the project, said the pay would be in vetting the proposal. He further overview of the project, noting that the natural vegetation buffer all around. commensurate with the area. noted that the Beshears, a well- facility would be off U.S. 27, about a He said the potable and fire- He said the starting rate would be respected Jefferson County family, half mile east of the Waukeenah protection water would be provided by $10 or $11 hourly and go up from were associated with the project. Highway. He said the master plan the Jefferson Communities Water there. Management and office Metty in her introductory called for the construction to be System, septic tanks would be used positions, moreover, would get paid comments touched on the proposal's accomplished in four phases, in the end initially until the facility could connect more, he said. He noted, however, that major points, including that Trulieve, a resulting in three buildings of 250,000 to Monticello's sewer system, and wells the greenhouse jobs would require a state-licensed medical marijuana sq. feet each and four buildings of would provide the irrigation water. level of technical skill, as the operation company with a processing operation in 24,000 sq. feet each, plus a 365-space He said the traffic report had would be a highly-technical and Gadsden County, was behind the parking lot. indicated that minimal impact would robotic. The skills required, however, venture; that the facility here would be He said the first phase would entail occur on U.S. 27, that the cultural and weren't anything that anyone of average for the growth of marijuana only, with construction of the first 250,000 sq. environmental surveys had shown no intelligence couldn't master, he said. the plants to be transported to Gadsden foot building and the hiring of 150 significant features on the land, and Construction on the facility could County for processing and distribution; employees, with each subsequent phase that noise and odor from the facility begin as early as this year, with that the 85-acre parcel on which the to result in additional buildings and would be negligible. operation expected to go into facility was to be located was hirings until the operation reached a The issue of pay did not come up production sometime in 2020.

REAMS Which amount, he said, constituted full to approve the settlement, absent any outside attorneys. from page 1 settlement of all claims and would result discussion. The settlement ends nearly six in dismissal of the lawsuit within 10 Reams and his attorney, David months of legal wrangling between outside attorneys as to the county's days of payment. Collins, of the Collins Law Firm in Reams and the board on a matter that liability to reimburse Reams for his legal “Plaintiffs will also execute a Monticello, sued the commission several had its start in October 2017, when fees and court costs and both attorneys general release of all claims, which will months ago when the latter declined to Reams was arrested on a charge of petit had separately advised that “it was more ensure no additional claims can be pay for Reams' legal fees and court theft for allowing his then girlfriend to likely than not that the county would be brought against the county arising from costs, which Collins argued Reams was use a county-owned laptop for her responsible for the reimbursement.” Clerk Reams' suspension and entitled to receive by law. When the personal use without authorization. Marsey also informed the reinstatement, including but not limited argument failed to move the Following the arrest, Gov. Rick commission that, “Although Jefferson to back pay,” Marsey said. commissioners, Collins told them that Scott suspended Reams from office. In County was in no way responsible for He reminded the board that the interest would apply for each day that January 2018, a six-member jury Mr. Reams' suspension from office, the plaintiffs' original demand, with the the payment was delayed. exonerated Reams of the petit-theft Florida Supreme Court held almost 30 prejudgement interest, exceeded The commission subsequently charge. Still, the governor and Florida years ago that the burden to bear $130,000. sought the advice of outside counsel, as Senate refused to hold a hearing either attorney fees for reinstated public “This recommended settlement the county's two paid attorneys claimed to reinstate or remove him from office officials should lie with the government reflects a discount of nearly $50,000 to have a conflict of interest in terms of permanently. and not the employee.” from the mount of attorney fees and Reams. When the first outside attorney Reams sued Scott and the senate He added that after exploring all the prejudgment interest originally sought found that the county was likely liable president in federal court in March possible defense options and conducting and would save the county for the reimbursement, the commission 2018, arguing that he was been denied an independent analysis of all the approximately $40,000 in defense costs sought another legal opinion, all the due process. A federal judge agreed, and records, including the hourly rate and and fees that would be incurred if the while that the interest accrued and the in late December 2018, Scott signed an the number of entries the plaintiffs were case were to be litigated,” Marsey said. legal fees for outside counsel mounted. order reinstating Reams. Since then, claiming, it was his and his colleague's No sooner did Marsey conclude his So that in addition to the $88,500 must Reams has been trying to get the county recommendation that the county accept presentation than commissioners moved be added the fees expended for the to pay his legal fees. a negotiated settlement of $88,500.

SCHOOL BOARD opportunities, meet with the department “I understand the board's upset that Deneen also reminded the board from page 1 head at DJJ. That's a very common some windows were broken, some fire members that, as of yet, he had not offering in these kinds of cases,” said extinguishers were set off and some received a specific suggestion from the Deneen. He added that there had been a Deneen, adding that juvenile offenders damage was done, but in the scheme of board on what to offer in a plea deal. miscommunication between the could also receive multiple years of things...we still have an opportunity to “I'm a prosecutor, I'm asking for Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and probation, with special conditions. “I rehabilitate them. In felony adult court, specifics, not just 'don't give them a slap DJJ, and none of the juveniles were don't think a judge is going to send them I'm looking for punishment. In juvenile on the wrist,'” said Deneen. transported to Tallahassee before the to a residential facility.” court, I'm looking for rehabilitation.” Deneen also stated that, as a time limit on how long a juvenile could th Board Chairperson Shirley Reverend Clifford Hill of the 11 prosector, ensuring that the subject party be held expired. “Given that none of Washington expressed dissatisfaction Episcopal District of the African or future subjects do not repeat the them have any criminal history and the with Deneen's statements on the matter, Methodist Episcopal Church, the crime is part of his focus. nature of this particular offense, I don't saying: “If they get by with this, we can organization that is planning to obtain However, “I don't think any time believe the community is in any real expect anything to happen. This will be the lease of the now-vandalized JES someone is arrested for a crime, they get danger from them being out in the an example for anybody else that will building to provide a community center their name in the paper, they go to court public.” want to do anything similar.” for Jefferson County, stood to speak. once a month, they are potentially However, Board Member Saunders “I'm not in favor of just slapping According to Rev. Hill, one of the ordered to do restitution or community disagreed. them on the hand and saying, you know, functions of the future community service hours, I don't really consider that “I live right around the corner [from 'it's okay,'” added Washington. “The center will be to give youth in the to be a slap on the wrist," added Deneen. JES], so yes it is an issue,” said only thing that really stays in my mind is county a place to stay active and have During the public comments Saunders. “They just did a crime and that as long as that school had been something "to do" without seeking out session, a citizen questioned whether or [got to] go home to mommy – nothing there, no vandalism had been done. But trouble or crime. not the school board had sent a has been done. We're not going to just sit immediately after this board voted to “We can get them active where we professional out to the JES campus in back and say 'yeah, you can stay with lease the [school], then that's what won't have this type of situation. We are order to evaluate the full extent of your mommy' and that's going to be it. happened.” very instrumental in juvenile justice and damages to the campus. That's not going to happen. That will not Board Member Saunders also trying to keep these kids out of jail, out “That's a part of what's going on,” happen.” expressed her dislike of the seemingly of trouble,” said Rev. Hill. “We could said the citizen, adding that without Superintendent Marianne Arbulu light sentencing for the juvenile give them a better access to life, a knowing what the replacement value is, asked Deneen what the school district's offenders, asking if anyone in the room second chance on things that they have the board would have no idea how much options were on recommending a plea had been paying attention to local news done. We believe that if we get the to pay for repairs or to request for offer or judicial decision. regarding teenage offenders. facility, and [with] the location of the restitution. “If they are going to pay “You can make a recommendation,” “Teens are on the TV every night,” facility, we could do something the at- some type of restitution, you'll have a said Deneen, before adding: “I make the said Saunders, mentioning the rise in risk children. We just want to work with number to say 'ok, this is what it's going ultimate decision as to what I'm going to reported juvenile crime in Tallahassee. the community and the children and to cost.'” recommend to the court. In this case, I “We cannot get like Leon County, and if make them better adults.” The citizen also asked if the board is haven't made any plea offer; I'm waiting we don't do something to show an School District Attorney Tom planning to make repairs before turning to hear any kind of request from the example of what we will not tolerate in Reeves reminded the school board that the school building and its grounds over [school] board before I make any th Jefferson County, then we are going to in the past, state attorneys did not go out to the 11 Episcopal District, to which ultimate decision.” th look just like Leon [County].” of their way to obtain prosecution the board said no – the 11 Episcopal While Deneen will make the final Saunders stated that she felt as suggestions from the victims. District will be getting the JES building decision on what offer he provides to the though, should the courts provide a “What they're doing now, they are “as-is.” court system, he did acknowledge that lesser punishment, future juveniles will actually involving the victim,” said Bill Brumfield suggested gathering the school district could make an be encouraged to commit similar Reeves. “That's a step forward from publicly before their July meeting to independent offer to the judge, should it criminal acts. where it used to be.” determine what they would like to disagree with Deneen's decision. “I'm not saying crucify anybody, but Reeves further advised the board recommend to Deneen. “I don't have to agree with you. If I am saying that there must be an that the juvenile court system depends The idea was favorable with all five you disagree with me, you can tell the example made out of whomever,” added on whatever the judge ultimately board members, and the board set a time judge that,” said Deneen. Saunders. “Make an example big decides, as there is no jury in juvenile for a special meeting, which will focus According to Deneen, most enough that somebody will be able to court. on the determination over which juveniles who are involved in a similar feel it. We cannot afford, in Jefferson “[Deneen] is going to know what recommendation the board will make to vandalism case could be eligible for a County or Monticello, to be opened up that judge is more likely to do. If you're the state attorney. “judicial disposition outside of the with bad news like this. It's not ok.” talking about what you actually can The special meeting will be held on adjudication,” such as a diversionary With both board members expect the judge to do, I think the Thursday, June 20, at 6 p.m. program that is sponsored by the DJJ. expressing disapproval over Deneen's assistant state attorney will be in the best This meeting will be open to the “It's a six-month program where, penalty conclusions, Deneen addressed position to know that and be able to public and will be held at the Jefferson generally, [juveniles] are given the stance that the juvenile court system advise y'all on what, practically, the County School District Office, located at counseling, community service takes when handling juvenile crime. judge may do,” said Reeves. 1490 W. Washington St., in Monticello. 4 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019

Chamber COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] OR (850) 997-3568 After 5 at June 15, 19 at the R.J. Bailar Public Library held on the third Jefferson Arts, located at 575 W. Washington St., will Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Guest speakers will have on exhibit 'A Taste of the South' in the gallery occasionally be invited to speak to the group and there The First through August during regular hours from 10 a.m. to 2 will be plenty of opportunity for supportive p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For more conversation. Those interested in speaking with the Bank information or to make an appointment call (850) 997- group should contact Youth Librarian Courtney Nicolou Debbie Snapp 3311 or go to jeffersonartsgallery.com. at [email protected]. ECB Publishing, Inc. June 16 June 18 Saint Phillip AME Church will present a Father's Day Jefferson County Humane Society general meeting at The next Monticello-Jefferson County Service on Sunday at 11 a.m. with guest preacher Rev. 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at Wolf Chamber After 5 will be held at The First Lee E. Plummer, Presiding Elder Quincy District. Rev. Creek Pet Adoption Center, 2123 E. Washington St. Bank, located at 200 E. Washington St. on J.W. Tisdale, church pastor. Call (850) 342-0244 for more information or to Thursday, June 20. June 16 volunteer. This social brings together members of Welaunee Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its June 18 the business community in a fun-filled Homecoming with a Sunday Morning Service at 11 Jefferson County Republican Party meets on the third atmosphere designed to encourage a.m. and a dedication of its church kitchen, honoring the Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. for dinner and 7 p.m. for networking and interaction while enjoying late Deaconess Mary Harris; a faithful and dedicated a meeting at the Monticello Jefferson County Chamber tasty food and drink. church member. Speaker for the hour will be Prophetess of Commerce, 420 W. Washington St. For more It allows members to form comfortable Angie Keaton-Wiggins of Tallahassee and guest choir information contact Colin Barton at relationships, which strengthens community will be Mt. Pleasant Ministries Choir of Capps. [email protected] or (850) 728-3858. bonds because people tend to do business Chairperson is Dea. Saundra Campbell and Church June 18 with people they know. Pastor is Elder Pedro McKelvin. Quit Smoking classes are held from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Promoting business and promoting June 16 third Tuesday of the month at the health department. Monticello is what the Chamber is all about. Cub Scout Pack 803, for boys and girls ages 6-10, meets June 18 Also, while promoting and celebrating on the first and third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Knitters & Crocheters Group meets at 10 a.m. on the Monticello and all its glory, let's come The Eagle's Nest, 1085 S. Water St. Contact Troop first and third Tuesday of the month at the R.J. Bailar together to wish retiring City Manager Leader Phil Smith at (850) 342-0196 or (850) 509-1873. Public Library. Bring your projects to work. Someone is Steve Wingate the very best in his future June 17 available to help. Contact Nancy Banks at (850) 491- endeavors. American Legion Post 234 meets at 5 p.m. on the third 0887 for more information. A retirement party for Wingate will take Monday of the month at the Teen Center on Tiger Lane. June 19 place on Tuesday, June 18, from 5 to 6:30 For more information contact Commander Mack Does your child love science, technology, engineering p.m. at City Hall, 245 S. Mulberry St. Benjamin at (850) 997-5977. or math? Get them involved with the weekly Summer June 17 STEM Club, hosted by Assistant Librarian Terez Jefferson County Washington at the R.J. Bailar Public Library. Each club Lions Club meets at session will begin at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and there 6:30 p.m. on will be new activities each week. The club is geared Mondays at the health towards youth aged 12-18. department annex, June 19 1175 W. Washington First Presbyterian Church, 290 E. Dogwood St., will St., for a program and host EaglesWings, an outreach food ministry serving meeting. For more the community, on the first and third Wednesday of the information contact month from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are always needed Lion June at (850) to distribute food items and to donate non-perishable 997-1754. food items. Contact Coordinator JoAnne Arnold at June 15, 16, 17 (850) 997-2252 or [email protected] AA meetings are held for more information. Rev. R.C. Griffin, church pastor. at 8 p.m. on June 19 Thursdays, Saturdays, Kiwanis Club meets at 12 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Sundays, Mondays at Jefferson Country Club for a program and lunch. For Christ Episcopal more information contact President Sherri Dean at (850) Church Annex, 425 524-4442. N. Cherry St. For June 19-21 information call (850) Mt. Pleasant Ministries of Capps will host the Jefferson 251-0278. County Lamont Baptist Training Union at 7:30 p.m. June 18 nightly, Wednesday through Friday, with registration for Public Library Book Church School at 9:30 a.m. and Education Night at 7:30 and Movie Club p.m. Rev. Ben Ransom, president and Rev. Charles meets at 10 a.m. on Smith, church pastor. For more information call (850) Tuesday and is geared 997-5770 or (850) 3241-3717. towards elementary- June 21 aged children and Rotary meets at 12 p.m. on Fridays at the Chamber for a their parents, to meeting, program and lunch. For more information discuss that month's contact Matt Coniglio at (850) 566-0271. book or film, watch June 21, 22 the movie and put USDA Commodities Food Program and Second together fun crafts. Harvest Food Bank and New Bethel AME, Mt. Pleasant Contact the library at AME, Elizabeth MB, Hickory Hill MB and (850) 342-0205 for Philadelphia MB will provide food to those needing this month's assistance monthly at 8 a.m. on the fourth Saturday with movie/book. distribution at the New Bethel AME Church, 6496 June 18 Ashville Hwy. Volunteers are also needed on Friday LGBTQ+ teens and evening before at 6 p.m. to help bag the food packages. allies are invited to Contact Nellie Randell at (850) 997-5605 or Jackie meet for a private Harvey at (850) 997-8410 to volunteer or for more support session and information about this program. Rev. Jimmie F. Dickey, friendship gathering New Bethel church pastor. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019 • 5 Local deputies train with real-world simulator

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Jefferson County Sheriff Mac McNeill is shown as he draws his pistol Lt. Don Barfield and Master Sgt. Chris Eades are shown as they make on a hostile assailant, during the recent Sheriff’s Office simulator training. their way through a virtual school during an active shooter training session with a simulator. Emerald G. Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc.

Last week, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JSCO) was fortunate to have the opportunity to use a Milo Range Simulator. This simulator helps deputies to become better trained in active shooter incidents with real-world scenarios. These are scenarios that the deputies may or may not have experienced before and helps give them extra training they may not have had yet. The simulator was brought to the JCSO by the Florida Sheriff’s ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald G. Parsons, June 5, 2019 Association. The Sheriff’s Association sets the simulator up at Sheriff Mac McNeill (left) and Master Sgt. Chris Eades (right) are shown the many different county Sheriff’s while participating in a real-wold simulator training of an active shooter Office’s in order to help train the situation. deputies. Some bigger counties may already own a simulator similar to the one brought to Jefferson County, but in the Big Bend and Panhandle, a lot of the smaller counties greatly benefit from this extra training. “We don’t have money to send our deputies to the big training sessions,” said Jefferson County Sheriff Mac McNeill. “So, it’s really good to have this [simulator] come to us by way of the Florida Sheriff’s Association, to train our men.” All Jefferson County deputies, reserve deputies and correctional officers took part in training with the simulator. The simulator provides several different real-life scenarios that ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald G. Parsons, June 5, 2019 are beneficial to the training in each Cpl. Toby Ward officer’s job; domestic disputes, car Corporal Toby Ward (left) and Deputy Jerry Blackmon (right) are shown chases, courthouse shootings, jailhouse with their weapons drawn as they approach and try to diffuse a “bad breaks, burglaries, school shootings and church situation” during their simulator training last week. shootings. Each scenario also has three different circumstances that the moderator can make happen. In one session, the assailant can shoot or attack the officer, in another, the assailant complies to the officer’s commands and in the third instance, the assailant can run/flee, however, once found he may either comply or attack/shoot. In order to participate in the training, the officer stands in front of a big screen, with a handgun or rifle (both of which comply with the simulator and hold no live ammunition). The officer is informed as to what he is responding to (domestic call, burglary in progress, school shooting) and the scene begins to unfold. As the officer approaches the scene, the simulator looks both left and right and the officer speaks to the assailant as if he were really there with him. The officer doesn’t know if the assailant will pull a gun and attack or if he will eventually comply with the commands. It takes quick thinking and quick action in order to diffuse a bad situation, keep others from being hurt and keep himself alive. “This takes the deputy’s knowledge and puts it into a real-world scenario,” stated Sheriff McNeill. “They learn from their successes and their failures; sometimes you learn as much from the failure as you can from the success,” added Sheriff McNeill. 6 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019

TeenagersCommunity learn self-defense News

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Several area students came together to learn about self-defense from Inspector Brian Gaynor with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Pictured, back row, from left to right, are: Turner Beshears, Anna Lee Trest, Mackenzie Wirick, Grace Beshears, Marilee Heaps, Caroline Norvell and Sally Beshears. Front row, left to right, are: Meg Norvell, Lindsey Davis, Haley Paul, Brian Gaynor, Grace Paul, Hunter Paul and Deputy Dustin McCoy.

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Before the school year ended, Sally Beshears, the grandmother of a soon-to-be graduating high school senior, became nervous about her grand-daughter going off to college; it would be a new school, new location, new people and probably nothing like she was used to in the small town of Monticello. When this realization hit her, she decided to contact Jefferson County ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, May 18, 2019 Sheriff Mac McNeill to get his thoughts about Instructor Brian Gaynor is pictured teaching a self-defense move to Lindsey Davis. self-defense techniques for greater sense of situational awareness. Being aware of your surroundings, and not ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, May 18, 2019 her granddaughter and a oblivious to them, can make all the difference. In fact, that skill alone can quite few of her friends, who Learning self-defense from Instructor Brian Gaynor often prevent an attack from occurring in the first place. He incorporated very basic are also leaving their is Marilee Heaps, keeping her hands above her waist and but effective defensive tactic skills that are easy to learn and easy to remember when close-knit and family- in a combative stand against her attacker. needed. This combination of mindset and reactionary physical skills provided the oriented community to students with a skill-set they should feel confident with in most situations they may places unknown. Beshears wanted her granddaughter to be safe and to come home face in and around any college campus. from college with happy and positive memories. “Why are you here today?” Gaynor asked the students. Sheriff McNeill suggested a self-defense class to educate and prepare these “I don't want to be a victim,” was said by one student and “I'm here to defend students for their educational journey. He contacted a work-related acquaintance myself,” were the words of another. with the Florida Department Gaynor's suggestion to the students was to learn an extra sport, like wrestling or of Law Enforcement who he “Why are you here today?” karate, and always to be on the alert and aware of your surroundings. Gaynor asked the students. had worked with before to set “I don't want to be a victim,” up a day that he could come and meet with the students. was said by one student and Special Agent Brian “I'm here to defend myself,” Gaynor, an inspector with the were the words of another. Florida Department of Law Enforcement, was only happy to assist in keeping these kids safe by arming them with education and hands-on instruction. On Saturday, May 18 a self-defense class was held with 11 interested students including Grace Beshears, Anna Lee Trest, MacKenzie Wirick, Lindsey Davis, Marilee Heaps, Haley Paul, Grace Paul, Hunter Paul, Turner Beshears, Caroline Norvell and Meg Norvell. Adult leaders included Sally Beshears and Sally Walton. The attending deputies included Dustin Matthews, Dustin McCoy, Corey Burrus, K9 Magnum and Sheriff McNeill. When tasked with creating this course of instruction, Gaynor knew that no single physical self-defense move or technique could be taught that would achieve lasting desired results. In fact, he knew that no matter what they did on the mats, ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, May 18, 2019 they would not have enough time or repetitions to make it a trained response to an attack. He did however, know that given the time parameters they could achieve a Students practice self defense moves to better keep themselves safe.

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Local teenagers and college-bound students learn how to protect themselves against unwanted advances. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019 • 7

What is a Dad?

A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fail but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again. A dad is someone Unique ways to honor who wants to keep you Father’sDad Day is a day manythis families look Father’sfamily to learn a little more aboutDay the old man. from making mistakes forward to. Though its history might not go back as Other great places to visit include Dad’s college far as many religious or government-designated campus or his ancestral homeland. but instead lets you holidays, Father’s Day is rife with tradition in many households. Highlight reel find your own way, even Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday In the months preceding Father’s Day, do some in June in both the United States and Canada and covert digging through family photo albums to though his heart breaks also in the United Kingdom. While Father’s Day create a “This Is Your Life” highlight reel for Dad. in silence when you get might trace its origins to the United Go back as far as possible, even looking through States, the holiday is celebrated Dad’s baby photos if you can find them. hurt. across the globe, including in This might require a collaborative Argentina, Greece, India, effort, requiring the whole family A dad is someone Singapore and New to work together, but that can Zealand. make for an enjoyable way for who holds you when you Fathers often receive families to spend time together and gifts from their spouses and see how Dad became the man he is cry, scolds you when children on Father’s Day. today. Present the finished What to give the dad who product at a family dinner on you break the rules, seemingly has it all leaves Father’s Day. many people scratching their shines with pride when heads in the weeks preceding Make a list Father’s Day. People who find Another unique way to honor Dad you succeed, and has themselves in such situations can think outside is to compile a list of the many ways faith in you even when the box and look for ways to honor their fathers this you are and will always be grateful for having him year. The following are some unique ways to honor as a father. Adults honoring their fathers can cite you fail... Dad this Father’s Day. specific examples they recall from childhood and young adulthood when Dad went above and beyond - Unknown Travel or served as a sounding board or shoulder to cry on. Dad may be pleasantly surprised by a stroll This is a great way to honor Dad and let him know down Memory Lane. Plan a day trip or weekend all those sacrifices and special moments are still excursion to Dad’s hometown, visiting all his old appreciated and will never be forgotten. haunts, including the house he grew up in, and Father’s Day is a chance to honor Dad, and the allow him to serve as tour guide. This can be a way you choose to do so can be as unique as the great way for Dad to share stories and for his man himself. 8 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019

CelebratingSports the athletes The 2019 sports banquet at Aucilla Christian Academy Ashley Hunter God has blessed our ACA sports ECB Publishing, Inc. community with.” The banquet was held in the On Saturday, May 18, Wilmer Bassett Gymnasium, Aucilla Christian Academy which is located on ACA’s (ACA) hosted its annual campus in Monticello, and athletic banquet. served as a time to honor and “It is amazing how recognize the academics fast the year flies by. and athletics of the I am always student who had put impressed by how their all into the many remarkable court, track or accomplishments field as well as the are made by the classroom. athletes here at The male Aucilla Christian athlete of the year is Academy,” said the Blake Wirick, the proud ACA Athletic female athlete of the Director, Dan year is Ashlyn Rogers, Nennstiel. “The the male academic coaches have done a athlete of the year is great job reminding us Cody Smith and the of the spiritual focus female academic athlete that is at the center of of the year is Emily each of our sports Brock. programs. I could not For more be more grateful for information on ACA, the hard-working visit aucilla.org or family atmosphere call (850) 997-3597. Photo Courtesy of Aucilla Christian Academy

Various members of the ACA varsity football team were awarded at the May 18 banquet. In the back row, pictured, from left to right, are: Brandon Hannon, FCC All Division Team; Blake Wirick, MVP; Ayush Patel, Burlsworth Character Award; Ryan Jackson, NFCC All Division Team; and Evan Courtney, Defensive Player of the Year. In the front row, pictured from left to right, are: Andrew Burrus, Linebacker Award; Dilyn Stowers, Rivalry Game Sportsmanship Award; Brady Browning, Offensive Player of the Year; and Will Sullivan, Coaches Award. Not pictured is Levi Stafford, NFFC Sportsmanship Award.

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Photo Courtesy of Aucilla Christian Academy Three ACA students received awards for their accomplishments on the school's varsity golf team. At ACA's athletic banquet, some of the school's varsity cheerleaders were recognized. Pictured, from left to right, are: Cody Smith, Boy’s Co-MVP; Pictured, from left to right, are: Bailey McLeod, Emily Brock, Selina Drawdy and Riley Hamrick. Megan Schofill, Girl’s MVP; and Ryan Jackson, Boy’s Co- Not pictured is Riley Hayes. MVP. ALL ACCESS $ Newspapers, E-pub, Ads ($418 Total VaValue) ONTICELLOLO EWS 90 BASIC PLUS M N $ Newspapers & E-pub ($363 Total VaValue) JeffersonJJoournal 70 BASIC Newspapers ($328 Total VaValue) $60 Subscription Choice: (Please Check One)

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SportsPhoto Courtesy of Aucilla Christian Academy Photo Courtesy of Aucilla Christian Aucilla Academy Christian Academy awarded their male The 2019 and female athletes male and female who had performed athletes of the with flying colors year at Aucilla both on the field Christian Acad- and in the emy are Male Ath- classroom. Pictured lete of the Year are Male Academic Blake Wirick and Athlete of the Year Female Athlete of Cody Smith and the Year Ashlyn Female Academic Rogers. Athlete of the Year Emily Brock.

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The talented athletes on ACA's varsity softball team were recognized The young men on the ACA varsity baseball team proudly hold up their for their accomplishments. Pictured, from left to right, are: Kenlea Stephens, trophies. Pictured, from left to right, are: Brandon Hannon, Defensive Award; Most Improved; Ashlyn Rogers, MVP; Lindsey Davis, Offensive Award; and Jameison Dalzell, Coaches Award; Blake Wirick, All Star Award; Tag Ali Townsend, Rising Star Award. Not pictured is Albree Shiver. Williams, Slugger Award; and Brady Browning, Warrior Award.

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The varsity girls basketball scored trophies and honors at the ACA Award-winning teammates on the ACA varsity volleyball team, pictured annual athletic banquet. Pictured, from left to right, are: Olivia Walton, from left to right, are: Maddie Drawdy, Miss Volleyball Award; Abby Reams, Offensive Award; Abby Reams, Defensive Award; Ashlyn Rogers, MVP; Most Improved Award; Ashlyn Rogers, Hustle Award; MacKenzie Wirick, Julianna Lindsey, Warrior Award; and Anna Lee Trest, Rebounding Award. Leadership Award; and Olivia Walton, Warrior Award.

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Aucilla's varsity boys basketball team was just one of the many teams On May 18, the ACA varsity tennis team received trophies for their well- and athletes honored at the school's banquet on May 18. Pictured, from left played games throughout the year. Pictured, from left to right, are: Suzanne to right, are: Cody Smith, Most Zealous Award; Ryan Jackson, MVP; Brandon Beshears, Girl's Most Improved; Riley Hamrick, Girl's Warrior Award; Davis Bates, Dominator Award; Dilyn Stowers, Best Teammate Award; and Will Cruce, Boy's MVP; Olivia Walton, Girl's MVP; and Will Sullivan, Boy's Most Sullivan, Hustle Award. Improved. Not pictured is Dawson Bishop, Boy’s Warrior Award.

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The athletes on ACA's varsity cross country team were given due recognition at the annual athletic banquet. Pictured, from left to right, are: Jason Hamilton, Boy’s Silent Leader Award; Sammi Drawdy, Girl’s MVP; Joey Davis, Boy’s MVP; and Matthew Arceneaux, Boy’s Leadership Award. Not pictured is Lauchlin Faglie, Girl’s Leadership Award and Kaitlyn Tharpe, Girl’s Silent Leader Award. 10 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019 History

June 14, 1775 - The first U.S. Military service, the Continental Army consisting of six companies of riflemen, was established by the Second Continental Congress. The next day, George Washington was appointed June 14, 1939 June 14, 1989 by a unanimous vote to command the army. 80 R.H. Geiling is building a new 30 Kiwanis awarded two $250 YEARS storage house at the Monticello Milling YEARS scholarships to North Florida Junior June 14, 1777 - John Adams introduced a ago Co., to replace the one destroyed by ago College last Wednesday for Jefferson resolution before Congress mandating a 1939 fire. 1989 County High School student Lisa United States flag, stating, "...that the flag of J.B. Brinson, Jr., Keith Clarke and Rudolph Foland, daughter of Steve and Kay Foland of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen Hamrick are at Fort Scriven to attend CMTC. Monticello, and Aucilla Christian Academy student stripes, alternate red and white; that the union J.H. Hughes, Jr., has graduated from the Citadel Tania Lynn Kinsey, daughter of Warren and June be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, with an enviable record. After graduation he becomes Kinsey of Aucilla. representing a new constellation." This associated with his grandfather, D.H. Gilbert, in the Liars Club member Frank “Pops” Hall had a anniversary is celebrated each year in the seed business. birthday surprise party on Monday at the Rare Door. It U.S. as Flag Day. Henrietta Braswell received her degree from was Hall’s 87th birthday, and his friends marked it with a FSCW in Home Economics. cake. June 14, 1922 - Warren G. Harding became Foodway Gold Rush winner Linda Gail accepts the first U.S. President to broadcast a June 14, 1949 $400 from manager Mark Raciappa. She says she’ll use message over the radio. The event was the 70 Carolyn Ward placed third in the her winnings to make a down payment on a well. dedication of the Francis Scott Key Memorial agoYEARS state at 4-H short course in the dress Marine Cpl. Kenneth Johnson, son of Jeanette in Baltimore. review for her two-piece playsuit and Woodson of Monticello, recently completed the 1949 beach coat. Noncommissioned Officer Basic Course. June 14, 1951 - Univac 1, the world's first FFA boys who accompanied J.C. Waldron, Jim and Gail Willie, of Lloyd, are proud to commercial electronic computer was vocational agriculture teacher, to Daytona Beach for the announce the arrival of a daughter, Gwendolyn Abigail unveiled in Philadelphia. It was installed at state convention are Edwin Mathis, Laurie Reams, Willie, born on June 2 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. the Census Bureau and utilized a magnetic James Folsom, Jimmie Thomas and Mordaunt tape unit as a buffer memory. Bishop. June 14, 1999 Marjorie Thomason celebrated her birthday last 20 Chosen as the 1999 Watermelon June 17, 1972 - Following a seemingly Thursday with a party. agoYEARS Festival Parade Grand Marshall is Edwin routine burglary, five men were arrested at “Glyn” Mackey, a sophomore attending 1999 the National Democratic Headquarters in the June 14, 1959 Jefferson County High School. Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. 60 James Wheeler, who has operated a The county school district has just received word that However, subsequent investigations revealed school bus in the county for the past 30 it has received $400,000 under a Technology Literacy YEARS the burglars were actually agents hired by the ago years, was honored last Thursday when Challenge Fund Grant, which includes Aucilla Christian Committee for the Re-election of President 1959 presented a plaque recognizing his long Academy. Richard Nixon. A long chain of events then service. The presentation was made at Former resident Chandra Hayes received the Sallie followed in which the president and top aides the annual fish fry for the bus drivers at Wacissa. Mae Award in Hillsborough County for her teaching, became involved in an extensive cover-up of Robert Buzbee and Mack Joiner will be along with two colleagues. Hayes is a graduate of this and other White House sanctioned illegal recommended to receive the Future Farmers of America Jefferson County High School and the daughter of Mr. activities, eventually leading to the State Degree at the annual convention in Daytona this and Mrs. Curtis Hayes of Monticello. resignation of President Nixon on Aug. 9, week. In T-Ball, the “Coach of the Year” award went to 1974. Keith Roddenberry and Marty Bishop. The Bishop June 14, 1969 Farms team won the T-Ball championship. June 18, 1812 - After much debate, the U.S. 50 Jim Johnson, a member of the Elizabeth Bottcher graduated from West Point last Senate voted 19 to 13 in favor of a YEARS recent graduating class from Jefferson month. She was awarded the Distinguished Cadet Award. ago County High School and the son of Mr. Parents Rosemary and John Bottcher attended the declaration of war against Great Britain, 1969 prompted by Britain's violation of America's and Mrs. Al Johnson, has received a ceremony. rights on the high seas and British incitement $450 scholarship from the Florida Board of Regents, Sequins, satin and lace were the order of the evening of Indian warfare on the Western frontier. The and plans to enter Florida State University in the fall. on Friday at the Opera House as 10 beautiful young next day, President James Madison officially The vocational training building burned last ladies vied for the title of 1999 Watermelon Festival proclaimed the U.S. to be in a state of war. Tuesday afternoon. Loss was set by Superintendent Junior Miss. The War of 1812 lasted over two years and D.M. Bishop at $50,000. ended with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent June 14, 2009 June 14, 1979 Karl in Belgium on December 24, 1814. 10 Jefferson County native, 40 The 1979 Watermelon Festival YEARS White, son of Dr. Lettie White and the YEARS Beauty Pageant, with a Watermelon ago late SFC Willie “Sarge” White, was one June 18, 1815 - On the fields near Waterloo ago Fever disco theme, kicked off the 2009 of Florida A&M University alumni in central Belgium, 72,000 French troops, led 1979 annual festival at the JCHS auditorium. inducted into the FAMU College of Pharmacy and by Napoleon, suffered a crushing military Rev. Paul Morris, pastor of the First United Pharmaceutical Sciences Gallery of Distinction in May. defeat from a combined Allied army of Methodist Church, has been named chaplain for the The Brick House Eatery on North Jefferson Street 113,000 British, Dutch, Belgian, and Prussian Ambulance Service, according to Randy Cone, rapidly approaching its first year in business in troops. Thus ended 23 years of warfare director. Monticello. between France and the other powers of Europe. Napoleon was then sent into exile on the island of St. Helena off the coast of Africa. On May 5, 1821, the former vain- glorious Emperor died alone on the tiny Josephine Baker island, abandoned by everyone. including a costume of 16 bananas strung into a skirt, cemented her celebrity status. A 1936 return to the United States to star in Broadway’s June 18, 1983 - Dr. Sally Ride, a 32-year-old Freda Josephine McDonald was born in St. Louis, Mo., Ziegfeld Follies proved disastrous, despite the fact that she physicist and pilot, became the first American on June 3, 1906 to a washerwoman named Carrie McDonald was a major celebrity in Europe. American audiences rejected woman in space, beginning a six-day mission and a vaudeville drummer named Eddie Carson. the idea of a black woman with so much sophistication Josephine grew up cleaning houses and babysitting for aboard the space shuttle Challenger, launched and power, newspaper reviews were equally cruel (The wealthy white families who reminded her to “be sure not to from Cape Canaveral, Florida. New York Times called her a “Negro wench”), and kiss the baby.” Josephine returned to Europe heartbroken. She got a job waitressing at The Old Chauffeur’s June 19, 1953 - Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Josephine served France during World War II Club when she was 13 years old. While waiting tables in several ways. She performed for the troops and were executed by electrocution at Sing Sing she met and had a brief marriage to Willie Wells. She was an honorable correspondent for the French Prison in New York. They had been found would later be married and divorced three more Resistance (undercover work included smuggling guilty of providing vital information on the times: Willie Baker in 1921 (whose last name she secret messages written on her music sheets) and a atomic bomb to the Soviet Union during chose to keep), Frenchman Jean Lion in 1937 sub-lieutenant in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force. (from whom she attained French citizenship), 1944-45. They were the first U.S. civilians to She was later awarded the Medal of the Resistance and French orchestra leader Jo Bouillon in be sentenced to death for espionage and were with Rosette and named a Chevalier of the 1947 (who helped raise her 12 adopted also the only married couple ever executed Legion of Honor by the French government for children). hard work and dedication. together in the U.S. Josephine toured the United States with In 1973 Josephine agreed to perform at The Jones Family Band and The Dixie New York’s Carnegie Hall. Due to previous June 20, 1782 - The U.S. Congress officially Steppers in 1919, performing various comical experience, she was nervous about how the adopted the Great Seal of the United States of skits. When the troupes split, she tried to advance audience and critics would receive her. This as a chorus girl for The Dixie Steppers in Sissle America. time, however, cultural and racial growth was and Blake’s production, Shuffle Along. She was evident. Josephine received a standing ovation before rejected because she was “too skinny and too dark.” June 21, 1964 - Three white civil rights the concert even began. The enthusiastic welcome was Undeterred, she learned the chorus line’s routines while so touching that she wept onstage. workers – James Chaney, Andrew Goodman working as a dresser. Thus, Josephine was the obvious On April 8, 1975, Josephine premiered at the and Michael Schwerner – left Meridian, replacement when a dancer left. Onstage, she rolled her Bobino Theater in Paris. Celebrities such as Princess Miss., at 9 a.m. to investigate a church eyes and purposely acted clumsy. The audience loved her Grace of Monaco and Sophia Loren were in attendance to see burning. They were expected back by 4 p.m. comedic touch, and Josephine was a box office draw for the 68-year-old Josephine perform a medley of routines from her When they failed to return, a search was rest of the show’s run. 50-year career. The reviews were among her best ever. Days After moving to Paris, France, her career thrived in the begun. Their murdered bodies were later, however, Josephine slipped into a coma. She died from a integrated Paris society; starring in La Folie du Jour at the discovered on August 4. cerebral hemorrhage at 5 a.m. on April 12. Follies-Bergère Theater. Her jaw-dropping performance, JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019 • 11

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Story Courtesy of The Council on Culture & Arts Enjoy our local landscapes like you've never the seen them before. The light your eyes can see falls within what's known as the “visible spectrum.” typically range from Infrared lies beyond this band and is not visible about 700nm to 900nm. to human eyes, but Michael Riffle creates his IR photography ordi photographs using special equipment, beyond your exposes us to a world standard camera, and he will be your guide into this that can often look very nary “unseen” world in this special art gallery showing. different from the one we’re accustomed to. The Art Courtesy of Michael Riffle The Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) is most striking difference is the “Wood Effect,” where pleased to present their newest gallery, Transcend the leaves and grass reflect light, giving them a bright Meet the artist and enjoy refreshments during the Ordinary: Infrared photographs by Michael Riffle, white appearance. The effect is named after the opening public reception for the exhibition on Friday, which will be on display at the Artport Gallery, in infrared photography pioneer Robert W. Wood. June 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Guests are asked to park Tallahassee, until August 19. For Riffle, IR photography perfectly combines in the short-term parking area and present parking Riffle grew up in central Florida and attended the his love for plant science and art. He creates tickets at the gallery for complimentary validation. University of Florida and Oklahoma State University. compelling images as an homage to some of our The exhibition will continue until its final day of He earned a Ph.D. in plant science and settled down most beloved wild places. Some of his favorite showing, on Monday, Aug. 19. in Tallahassee with his wife in 1988. locations for shooting include Natural Bridge State The Artport Gallery is located in the Tallahassee His interest in photography dates back to his Park, the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, International Airport, which can be found at 3300 days as a college student, though he set the pursuit Mashes Sands Beach, Bear Creek Educational Capital Circle SW, and is open daily from 8 a.m. aside for 25 years while he focused on agricultural Center, Torreya State Park, Bald Point State Park, the until 11:30 p.m. research. He vowed to come back to photography in Fort Braden Trails and the Florida National Scenic his retirement. Trail. Five years ago, Riffle began wondering why he Riffle’s tagline in photography and in life is “Get was putting it off. Out There.” His hope is that his photography will He decided to immerse himself in all things inspire and encourage people to engage with our photographic and had his camera professionally natural surroundings in the Big Bend region. converted for infrared, or “IR” photography. IR photography offers artists the opportunity to explore a new world. The visible light spectrum that humans see, and what a regular camera 'sees,' is from 380nm to 740nm. Wavelengths used for infrared photography Get your ears on at Walt Disney World with summer savings 1209 S. Jefferson St. • Monticello, Fla. (total of $199 before Ashley Hunter tax). ECB Publishing, Inc. This limited-time The kids are out of offer will save Florida school, the days are residents over $120 on warmer and longer and each ticket when starting next week, it compared to the usual will officially be four-day tickets (which summertime. 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decaying organic matter. The mature larvae Farm & Outdoorsmigrate to drier soil and develop into pupae. The The Jefferson pupal stage is a non- feeding stage that lasts about two to three weeks Journal and concludes with the emerging adult. Danielle Sprague Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Jefferson County Extension Office (850) 342-0187 • [email protected] Unfortunately, controlling biting flies Fish & Game Yellow flies, deer flies and horse flies, oh my! through source reduction and chemicals is The summer heat is stripes on the abdomen female’s saliva is difficult since they FeedingHow to use: the mChartajor and here and with that comes and have dark patches injected into the skin, develop in natural areas minor feeding times for each day the misfortune of yellow on their wings. Yellow which increases blood where insecticide are listed below. The major flies, deer flies and horse flies have the same body flow and in some cases applications can be feeding times are the best for the flies. If you’ve ever shape, are yellowish but can cause allergic tricky. One method that sportsman and last about two experienced their painful have dark purple-black reactions. can be effective in hours, the minor feeding times bite, you know they can eyes with florescent Standing water small-scale areas is the can also have good success, certainly make outdoor green lines. Horse flies and mucky use of traps. Adults can but last only about one hour. work and recreation are slightly larger, areas such as be trapped with a big miserable. These biting about 4/10” to 1” with ponds and black ball or blue solo flies belong to the insect green or black eyes swamps serve cup covered in glue. The The week of family Tabanidae and and black to as breeding traps should be hung and June 14-June 21, 2019 are widely recognized as dark brown grounds for most require wind movement being economically in color. species of biting for the attraction of flies. Major feed times are important pests of flies. They have The use of insect humans, cattle and Similar to an aquatic or repellents can be helpful marked by an asterisk (*) horses. Their mosquitoes, the female semi-aquatic but not overly effective. populations increase fly is responsible for immature life A better prevention Friday, Saturday, May through September inflicting a bite. The cycle that requires June 14 June 15 option is to wear 3:51AM and you’ll find them males feed primarily on adequate moisture for 4:32AM protective clothing to 10:05AM 10:57AM most active during the pollen and nectar. development. Females reduce the likelihood of 5:25PM 6:27PM daylight hours. Females are daytime lay eggs in masses on skin exposure to flies. 10:31PM ---- Yellow flies and feeders and use their plants, rocks, sticks, For more deer flies range in length large scissor-like vegetation or any other information on biting fly Sunday, Monday, from 1/3” to 4/10” and mouthparts to lacerate objects found over management, contact the June 16 June 17 closely resemble each skin for a blood meal. water. Five to seven Jefferson County 5:15AM 6:02AM other. Deer flies are During feeding, days after hatching, the Extension Office at 11:23PM 12:15AM yellow to black, have anticoagulants in the larvae begin to feed on (850) 342-0187. 7:26PM 8:23PM 11:49AM 12:42PM

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For as long as Thursday, Friday, June 20 June 21 agriculture has been a part 8:40AM 9:34AM of society, women have 2:50AM 3:38AM worked equally alongside 10:46PM ---- men to run the fields, farms, 3:15PM 4:02PM ranches and orchards that bring forth the bounty of vegetables, dairy products and meat that feeds society. On March 28-30, at the Women's Leadership Conference, hosted by Florida Farm Bureau at the Orlando Marriot, in Lake Mary, Fla., women workers and advocates in agriculture were the spotlight of the Photo Courtesy of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau weekend. Four ladies from the Sarah Fulford (center) accepted the Woman's Leadership Activity Award on Jefferson County Farm behalf of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau at the annual Women's Leadership Bureau and UF/IFAS Conference, hosted by Florida Farm Bureau. Tidal Charts Jefferson County Jefferson County Farm Extension Office attended the conference, Steinhatchee, Fla. which was themed “A Time to Bloom.” Bureau received the 2018 These four women – Sarah Fulford, Melissa Bass, Danielle Sprague and Nora Women's Activity Award at June 14-20, 2019 Beth Carpenter – were given the opportunity to network with women from around the women's conference High state of Florida, as well to hear about the Date a.m . ft. p.m. ft . important issues impacting the state's agricultural industry in a fun, leadership- 14 12:40 3.4 12:02 4.1 enhancing and memorable environment. 15 1:39 3.4 12:42 4.3 The keynote speaker for the conference was Karen Eddington, from Utah, who 16 2:29 3.4 1:22 4.3 provided a discussion on work-life balance and “blooming” (succeeding) under 17 3:14 3.4 2:00 4.3 pressure. 18 3:56 3.4 2:37 4.3 During the awards banquet, Jefferson County's farm bureau staff were given the 19 4:36 3.4 3:16 4.2 2018 Women's Activity Award. The conference included tours to local 20 5:15 3.3 3:56 4.0 area agricultural operations, such as the Hollieanna Groves, located in Maitland, Fla., which is a citrus operation, and Agri- Low Starts, Inc, where the conference members Date a.m . ft. p.m. ft . learned about plant propagation while touring the corporation's greenhouses. 14 6:05 1.5 7:09 -0.1 The last tour stop was the Yarborough 15 6:53 1.7 7:57 -0.3 Ranch, a cattle ranch that has been in operation since 1954. 16 7:38 1.8 8:40 -0.4 While the conference served to help 17 8:21 1.8 9:20 -0.4 further the knowledge and education of its Photo Courtesy of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau attendees, it also recognized the hard work 18 9:02 1.9 9:58 -0.3 of the Farm Bureau Women’s Programs The ladies of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau and Extension around the state and encouraged its Office toured various agricultural operations during the March 28- 19 9:43 1.9 10:34 -0.1 attendees to be better women leaders for the 30 Women's Leadership Conference in Lake Mary, Fla. Pictured, from left to right, are: Danielle Sprague, Sarah Fulford, Melissa Bass agriculture industry. 20 10:24 1.9 11:10 0.1 and Nora Beth Carpenter. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019 • 13

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[email protected] or (850) 997-3568 Mondays/Thursdays/ AA meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, 386-2778 or alzheimersproject.org. First Thursday Saturdays/Sundays Wednesday, and Friday at the Lloyd This is a free program offering a time Tobacco Free Florida Group Meeting at AA meeting at 8 p.m. on Monday, Woman’s Club, Old Lloyd Road. For of sharing and learning with each other. 1 p.m. on the first Thursday at the Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at the more information call (850) 251-0278. Bring another caregiver with you. Health Department annex, 1255 W. Christ Episcopal Church Annex, 425 Fourth Monday Tuesdays Washington St. Learn how to develop a North Cherry Street. For more Monticello Support Group meets from AA meeting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday for successful quit plan and live without information call (850) 251-0278. 12 to 1 p.m. quarterly on the fourth those seeking help. The class is held at tobacco. Help is free! Contact Mondays Monday at the R.J. Bailar Public the Harvest Christian Center, 1599 [email protected] or call (850) Breastfeeding Support Classes at 11 Library. Alzheimer’s Project, Inc. is a Springhollow Rd. Contact Marvin 224-9340. a.m. on Mondays at the Jefferson non-profit organization extending a Graham, pastor, at (850) 251-0278 for Fridays County Health Department, 1255 W. warm supportive welcome to more information. Monticello Jamboree Band performs Washington St. For more information caregivers. Questions and comments Third Tuesday music for dancing every Friday night at call (850) 342-0170. may be relayed to Rural Outreach Tobacco Free Florida Group Meeting at 7 p.m. at 625 S. Water St. Everyone is Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays Manager Stephanie Pollack at (850) 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday at the welcome to dance, listen to good Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public music, enjoy door prizes, soft drinks, Library. Learn how to develop a snacks, and have some fun and successful quit plan. Learn to live camaraderie with friends. This is a without tobacco. Quit your way. Help nonprofit charitable event. Donations is free! Call (850) 224-9340 or are accepted. For questions, contact [email protected]. Darlene Aldrich at (850) 556-5218. Florida could face

doctorLazaro Aleman shortageretirement age, 34.3 percent of present ECB Publishing, Inc. practitioners. And it ranked 41 in the number of medical residents nearing If the current trend continues, completion of their programs, 22.6 per Florida could face a doctor shortage in 100,000 people. Add the three rankings the next decade, according to a recently and it totals 111. released study from The Senior List, All told, according to the study, the a community website focused on United States is projected to lack the health and caregiving needs of 120,000 doctors by 2030, with aging adults across the United some states experiencing more States and Canada. acute shortages than others. The study, which was based on “Aside from your income and the latest data from the U.S. insurance status, the state Department of Health and where you live may Human Services and the determine how hard Association of American or easy it is for you Medical Colleges, to see a doctor,” The ranks Florida, with a Senior List report total score of 111, at states. “That’s No. 7 on a list of the because in most states, 50 states plus the doctors are in short District of Columbia. supply, and the situation Wyoming – ranked at No. 1 with a is only getting worse.” total score of 140 – faces the highest The report notes that 35 of the 50 risk of a doctor shortage by 2030, states fall below the recommended according to the study. While baseline of 283 doctors per 100,000 Massachusetts, ranked at No. 51 with a population that is needed to create total score of 24, faces the least balance between supply and demand. likelihood of such a shortage. The shortages exist notwithstanding To arrive at its findings, the the recognition that the baseline may organization examined three metrics for change as doctors die or retire, new each state: the number of its current ones come into the profession, and the physicians, the percentage of doctors general population shrinks or expands. nearing retirement age, and the Even so, according to the U.S. proportion of medical residents nearing Department of Health and Human completion of their programs. The total Services, not only does much of the of the three metrics' rankings United States fall below the determined each state's overall score. recommended level, but a handful of Florida, for example, ranked 25 in states are dangerously low on doctors. the number of current doctors, with For a more complete reading of 260.4 per 100,000 people. It ranked 45 the report, visit theseniorlist.com in the number of physicians nearing /data/doctor-shortage.

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Are there any new diseases or vegetables in your daily diet as they cancers, and improve your mental conditions that have occurred in your have many vitamins and minerals that health and mood. family since your last check-up? Family can help protect you from chronic Please feel free to contact the history can influence your risk for diseases. Limit food and drinks that are Florida Department of Health in developing heart disease, stroke, high in sugar, sodium, and calories. Jefferson County at (850) 342-0170 if diabetes, or cancer. Your provider can Exercise on a regular basis to help you would like more information on Kimberly Allbritton assess your risk of these diseases based control your weight and reduce your Men’s Health or if you have any Jefferson County Health Department on the history of your family and other risk for heart disease, stroke, some questions. Administrator, FDOH – Jefferson and Madison (850) 342-0170 • [email protected] factors. Find out if you are due for any Men’s Health Month is celebrated general screenings or vaccinations. across the country with health fairs, Have you had the recommended health education and outreach, and screenings based on your age, general screenings. The goal of Men’s Health health, lifestyle, and family history? For Month is to raise awareness for example, it could be time for a colon preventable health problems and cancer screening or prostate cancer encourage early detection and screening. It could also be time for treatment. The month of June gives us vaccinations such as a tetanus shot. the opportunity to encourage men to Write down a list of issues and seek regular medical advice and early questions to take with you to your treatment for disease and injury. appointment. Whether it is your dad, husband, • Have you noticed any changes in your brother, son, or friend, you can help body such as lumps, or skin changes? support the health and safety of the men • Do you have dizziness, fatigue, pain, in your life. or problems with your urine or stool? Men, we encourage you to see a • Have your eating habits changed? doctor for regular check-ups and to • Are you experiencing trauma, learn about your family history. You can problems sleeping, depression, or prepare for doctor visits by following anxiety? the steps below: Eat healthily and stay active. Review your family history. Include a variety of fruits and The psychological focus on happiness

By Cynthia Mahoney Many of us want to live a long, happy and healthy life. Most of us cannot comprehend the art of happiness. First, happiness is but one manifestation so as to a positive psychological being that is often considered a relatively simple state. Let us imagine other facets such as optimism, satisfaction, emotions and having a sense of purpose. As a result, research has proven, in disparate pockets of psychology, understanding which guide is to be used giving recommendations to improve one’s own happiness. The ultimate goal is what makes a person happy? Why are scientists focused, fixated on this? Recently, I found out that my own happiness had more meaning. I was told to turn off the television, amass my accomplishments and to focus on my efforts towards my future. Because we live in a society by faulty theories of succeeding, place your mind on a task, follow it through and you will accomplish your goal towards happiness. In our search for happiness, many get so hooked on getting things done because they think the payoff ultimately will lead to their happiness. But it doesn’t. In fact, focusing on what’s in front of you, paradoxically, slowing down, staying in the present instead of always having your mind on the next task, will make you succeed in happiness. We all fully experience the things that are going on around us. With that being said, it is not time to take technology fast. That means put down the screen. Let your mind relax. Take timeless walks, contemplate the sky, and get ideally into nature. Happiness comes in different forms for everyone. Happiness gives you the ability to achieve your goal, however, you must try to remain in the present. Become charismatic, find joy and build better relationships. Why not spend 20 minutes focusing on your relationship and evaluate what a euphoric night would be like. What would you plan? The silver lining is not always in the clouds. So, what is happiness? Can it be described as a pure potential feeling? A wayward planet? Can it be described as applicable? To find happiness is to look into one’s soul and remember your last thought of happiness. Find things that makes you happy. Set a happiness goal. Prioritize it. Above all, make sure your happiness reflects on others. The world as we know it and how our happiness will protect it and all who roam this beautiful plant, all, mining pleasant moments of joy which is proven to increase, promote happiness. Above all, make happiness your goal. Ask yourself, 'Have you found joy in your life, has your life brought joy to others.' Happiness will fill all of the lives that surround you if the answer is 'YES'. 16 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019 Health Guide The Tobacco Free Jefferson Partnership is committed to employee health by working with local employers

Story Courtesy of the worksite wellness committee and informing employees of health benefit Florida Department of Health options empowers employees to lead a healthy lifestyle. These initiatives in Jefferson County have a profound effect on employee satisfaction, thus increasing the number of smokers who want to quit by approximately 70 percent, and If you could have a safer workplace, a cleaner workplace, a healthier decreasing productivity loss and healthcare costs. workplace, a more productive workplace and it wouldn’t cost you a dime, How can you help employees quit using tobacco products? Employers would you? can set up an education station to include health models and educational If you could save thousands of dollars a year, would you? brochures on the health hazards of tobacco use, secondhand smoke Well, that is what several businesses are doing right exposure, and self-help materials. In addition, employers here in Jefferson County. More and more businesses can advertise Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your are discovering the benefits of adopting a tobacco Way Program, which offers free cessation free worksite policy, including a decrease in resources, as well as the local Area Health health insurance premiums, improvement on Education Center—Big Bend AHEC—and employee health and increasing workplace services provided through health insurance productivity. (Medicaid, Medicare, and private According to the U.S. Department of insurance) i.e., individual and/or group Health and Human Services and the Centers counseling, approved FDA medications, for Disease Control and Prevention (2008), and Employee Assistance Programs. each year in the United States an estimated According to the U.S. Department of 443,000 people die prematurely from smoking or Health and Human Services (2006), over 70 exposure to secondhand smoke, and another 8.6 percent of employees are currently enjoying a million live with a serious illness caused by tobacco free worksite. smoking, costing employers billions of dollars in Since 2009, the Tobacco Free Jefferson revenue annually. Recent studies of the private- Partnership has assisted in the adoption of sector suggest that employees that use tobacco tobacco free worksite policy’s in Jefferson products costs business more than $6,000 per year in comparison to non- County to include the Jefferson Senior Citizen Center, Our Blessings tobacco users. This causes businesses an increase with health insurance Learning Center, Jefferson County K-12: A Somerset School, the premiums and productivity loss such as smoking breaks at $3,077 per Jefferson County School Board, Brynwood Center, and the City of year. However, more than 212,000 Floridians have successfully quit Monticello. tobacco using Tobacco Free Florida’s resources. If your business would like to adopt a tobacco free and electronic In fact, there are many businesses that are discovering implementing cigarette free worksite or would like more information, please contact a healthier working environment by including on-site health newsletters, Chastity McCarthy, Tobacco Prevention Program Manager at (850) 342- exercising during breaks, providing healthy eating choices, developing a 0170 ext. 1241 at the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County.

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NoTICe oF MeeTINg IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR 1 6-ounce package fresh baby spinach THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 1 cup crumbled goat cheese Jefferson County School District will hold a Special Board Meeting, Thursday, June JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA 20, 2019, at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be to review recommendations regarding van- 1 cup blueberries, optional dalism at Jefferson Elementary School. The meeting will be held at the Jefferson Case No: 19-CA-62 Blueberry-Thyme Dressing (see below) County District Office, located at 1490 W. Washington Street, Monticello, Florida THELMA JEAN ARNOLD, n/k/a 32344. The public is invited to attend. 6/14 THELMA JEAN ARNOLD BROOKS, Plaintiff. vs 1. Prepare Blueberry Thyme Dressing. NoTICe oF MeeTINg WILLIE LEE ARNOLD, MATTIE MILLER, deceased, SALLY MAE ARNOLD, JOSEPH NEALY RUDOLPH 2. Place chicken breasts in a medium bowl. Add Jefferson County School District will hold an expulsion meeting, Thursday, June 20, NEELY, ANNA GRACE NEALY, a/k/a ANNIE GRACE 2019, immediately following the Special Board Meeting at 5:00 pm. The meeting will one third cup dressing, toss to coat. NEALY VIRGLE AND ANNA GRACE VIRGIL, be for expulsion #2018-2019-05 and will be held at the Jefferson County District Of- Defendants, fice, located at 1490 W. Washington Street, Monticello, Florida 32344. The meeting ______shall be closed to the public. 6/14 3. Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. NoTICe oF ACTIoN Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken mixture

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, TO: to pan; cook five minutes on each side, or until IN AND FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA Thelma Jean Arnold Brooks Joseph Nealy desired degree of doneness. CIVIL DIVISION 1191 Barronwood Drive 10729 Chambers Way, E. Case No.: 19-79-CA Ocoee, Florida 34761 Jacksonville, Florida 32257 Division: 4. Let chicken stand three minutes before cutting MADISON ALAMOSA HECM LLC, Rudolph Neely Anna Grace Nealy Virgil 1056 Barnes Rd. 1056 Barnes Rd. crosswise into half-inch slices. Cover and keep Plaintiff, Monticello, Florida 32344 Monticello, Florida 32344 -vs- warm. Willie Lee Arnold THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, 4837 Skeena Street CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, Orlando, Florida 53819 5. While chicken cooks, place one and a half cups UNDER OR AGAINST BETTIE H. GOVE, DECEASED; DOUGLAS WALDEN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition to Determine Heirs and Partition Property of spinach on each of four plates. GOVE and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DOUGLAS WALDEN GOVE, DEBORAH was filed on April 17, 2019, Case No: 19-CA-62, in the Second Judicial Circuit in and KAY ZIMMERER and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DEBORAH KAY ZIMMERER, for Jefferson County, Florida, encumbering the following real property located in Jef- if living, and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under or against the above ferson County, Florida, to-wit: 6. Top salads evenly with chicken slices; sprinkle named Defendants who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said unknown par- ties may claim an interest as spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, cred- eXHIBIT “A” evenly with goat cheese and, if desired, blueberries. itors, trustees or other claimants, claiming by, through, under or against the said Beginning at the Nortwest corner of Section 5 Township 2 North Range 5 Drizzle evenly with remaining dressing. DOUGLAS WALDEN GOVE and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DOUGLAS WALDEN east, thence east 350 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Thence GOVE, DEBORAH KAY ZIMMERER and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DEBORAH South 1095 feet more or less to a point in the centerline of a County Road, KAY ZIMMERER; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP- Thence northeasterly along said centerline 200 feet more or less to the Blueberry-Thyme Dressing MENT; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2, land of Rudolph Neeley, thence North 1060 feet more or less to the North line of Section 5, Tonwship 2 North Range 5 east thence West 130 feet Makes five servings Defendants. more or less to a point thence North 255 feet more or less to a point in Sec- ______/ tion 32 Township 3 North Range 5 east thence West 76 feet more or less 1 cup blueberries thence South 255 feet more or less to a point on the North line of Section NoTICe oF ACTIoN - MoRTgAge FoReCLoSuRe 5 Township 2 North Range 5 east and the point of beginning. Containing 2 tablespoons lemon juice 5.6 acres more or less and being in Section 5 Township 2 North Range 5 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, east and Section 32 Township 3 North Range 5 east, Jefferson County, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIM- Florida. 2 tablespoons honey ING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST BETTIE H. GOVE, DE- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme CEASED has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written de- Whose Residences are: Unknown fenses, if any, to T. BUCKINGHAM BIRD, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O. ½ teaspoon salt Whose last Known Mailing Addresses are: Unknown Box 247, Monticello, Florida 32345, on or before July 14, 2019, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorneys or immedi- YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the ately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded Place all ingredient in a blender; process for 30 following property in Jefferson County, Florida: in the complaint or petition. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on this 7th day of June, 2019, seconds or until smooth. TRACT 32 OF OAKLANDS PLANTATION REPLAT NO. 1, AC- CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT KIRK REAMS BOOK B, PAGE(S) 52 AND 53, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Sherry Sears 452 Oaklands Plantation Rd, Monticello, FL 32344 Deputy Clerk 6/14,21 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written de- fenses, if any, to it on Jeffrey C. Hakanson, Esquire, of McIntyre Thanasides Bringgold JEFFERSON JOURNAL Elliott Grimaldi Guito & Matthews, P.A., 500 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 200, Tampa, Florida 33602, within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this notice, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's at- The official legal publisher for torney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Monticello and Jefferson County

DATED this 11th day of June, 2019. KIRK REAMS Deadlines for legal ads are CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Monday at 3 p.m. for the By: Sherry Sears Deputy Clerk Wednesday edition and Wednesday at 3 p.m. for the If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision Friday edition. of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation please contact the ADA Coordinator at least seven days before your scheduled court appearance, or im- mediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled ap- [email protected] pearance is less than seven days. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Thirteenth Judicial Circuit ADA Coordinator george e. edgecomb Courthouse, 800 e. Twiggs St., Room 604, Tampa, FL 33602, Phone: (813) 272-5894 6/14,21 Call us: 850-997-3568 18 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019

The Pledge of Allegiance

HistoryThe original Pledge of Allegianceof the was written Pledgeby Francis Bellamy. It was firstof given Allegiance wide publicity through the official program of the National Public Schools Celebration of Columbus Day, which was printed in The Youth's Companion of Sept. 8, 1892, and at the same time sent out in leaflet form to schools throughout the country. School children first recited the Pledge of Allegiance this way: "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands one Nation indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all." "The flag of the United States" replaced the words "my Flag" in 1923 because some foreign-born people might have in mind the flag of the country of their birth instead of the United States flag. A year later, "of America" was added after "United States." No form of the Pledge received official recognition by Congress until June 22, 1942, when the Pledge was formally included in the U.S. Flag Code. The official name of The Pledge of Allegiance was adopted in 1945. The last change in language came on Flag Day 1954, when Congress passed a law, which added the words "under God" after "one nation." Originally, the pledge was said with the right hand in the so-called "Bellamy Salute," with the right hand resting first outward from the chest, then the arm extending out from the body. Once Hitler came to power in Europe, some Americans were concerned that this position of the arm and hand resembled the Nazi or Fascist salute. In 1942 Congress also established the current practice of rendering the pledge with the right hand over the heart. The Flag Code specifies that any future changes to the pledge would have to be with the consent of the President. Celebrate Flag Day!

Compiled By Debbie Snapp small American flags are lovingly placed on the condition. ECB Publishing, Inc. graves of our brave men and women lost to war; our Depending on the logistics of decorating a way of honoring these brave souls who gave their cemetery, the National Cemetery Administration Flag Day is a day that commemorates the lives for the freedoms we appreciate and enjoy does allow graves to be adorned with flags the adoption of the Flag of the United States of America today. weekend before Memorial Day and the flags can be on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second What these small flags lack in size, they make removed shortly after the holiday. With this Continental Congress. up for in big pride. But when do we remove these allowance, flags may not be illuminated at night, After decades of various celebrations of this flags and other tokens from the grave sites? which is a deviation from the flag code, but it is an day, by many different communities, on May 30, All American Legion posts should follow the authorized deviation, according to the cemetery 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a practice of removing flags from veterans’ graves as administration. proclamation that officially established June 14 as soon as possible after Memorial Day. The flags Act respectfully to the flag. American Legion Flag Day. However, Flag Day is not considered a should then be properly stored or disposed of. When Post 49 will hold a Flag Disposal Service on Friday, National Holiday, although several states do removing flags, make sure they are inspected, dried June 14 for its members and the community at the recognize it as state holidays. and stored properly. Otto M. Walker Post 49. For more information Finally, in 1949, President Harry Truman signed When a flag is in such condition that it is no contact Commander Ken Faircloth at (850) 509- an Act of Congress designating June 14 of each year longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be 2628. as National Flag Day! destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. The American Legion was chartered and The United States Army also celebrates its The proper placement of a flag at a grave, incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic birthday on June 14. according to the Department of Veterans Affairs' veterans organization devoted to mutual On Memorial Day, every year, thousands of National Cemetery Administration, should be helpfulness. erected in a uniform matter, usually, one foot, centered and in front of the headstone or grave marker. For an “avenue of flags” display, flagpoles should be inserted and secured in an in-ground receptacle, and the flags should not interfere with traffic. At national cemeteries, the United States flag and the National League of Families POW/MIA flag are allowed to be publicly displayed. Other flags, like state flags, may be flown under certain circumstances, like during a ceremony. But, check with the cemetery director. For all flag ceremonies, follow the rules of flag etiquette. These include never letting the flag touch the ground and ensuring flags are in excellent