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Erin Hill agenda that included a packet with a list of school Key said he believed the behavior specialists were [email protected] employees who were rehired for next year. brought on in a ‘politically motivated’ move by the None of the Gadsden County public schools’ district, previously. As of May 27, most of Gadsden County public principal’s names were on that list. “I need behavior specialists changing the behavior school’s principals were not rehired for the 2021-2022 Superintendent Elijah Key said that the matter of students, not just getting salaries,” said Key. school term. of the principals’ contracts not being renewed is a The school board’s attorney, Dorothy Minnis noted Additionally, many of the school’s teachers - who do ‘personnel matter’ and he has no plans to discuss the that by Florida statute, every district has to notify not have Professional Florida Educator’s Certificate discontinuation of the principals’ contracts during a employees that they may not be reappointed. - will be offered positions as provisional instructors, public meeting. “It’s required by law to send the letters out by and their salaries will be cut by $7,000. Head Start director Lakeisha Perkins’ name also a certain time, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be Last month, several Gadsden County School district was not on the list of recommendations for rehiring. reappointed,” Minnis added. employees received letters from the school board, During the meeting, School Board Member Cathy Johnson said she did not agree with Key’s notifying them that their contracts may not be renewed Johnson inquired as to why all of the district’s recommendation, and she wanted the board to for the 2021-2022 school year. behavior specialists received letters from the district, intervene. Some employees, mainly uncertified teachers, informing the specialists that their contracts would Attorney Minnis explained that the school board received letters informing them that their salaries not be renewed. member cannot refuse the recommendation of the would decrease in the upcoming school year as a According to Superintendent Key, the district was superintendent, unless they have good cause to result of the changes; instead of being paid as a not going to renew contracts with the behavioral intervene. beginning teacher, “all instructional personnel who do specialists, as none of them were certified to be a “Good cause has to be more than ‘I disagree,’” not have certification will be compensated as full-time specialist. Minnis said. “The fact that you don’t think he doesn’t substitutes,” the letter stated. “The letters went out to all uncertified teachers,” On Tuesday, May 25, the school board met for its SEE “CONTRACTS” Key said. “The state tells us not to hire uncertified ON PAGE 3 regularly scheduled monthly meeting and had an teachers.” Is a Dollar General coming Gadsden County to the St. Johns Community? Class of 2021

Erin Hill several fatal accidents. surrounding area. [email protected] When voting down Elias also presented the plan last year, the the commissioners with A Dollar General may planning commissioners 85 signed petitions of be coming to the St. John stated traffic in the area people who live in the St. community. was dangerous, and John community, all in During a May 18 there wasn’t enough opposition of the future meeting, Gadsden County time to allow drivers to land use map amendment. Graduate photos inside, pages 5-10 commissioners voted to slow down, along with Attorney David adopt an ordinance that a grocery list of other Theriaque, who was approves a small-scale reasons. representing Teramore comprehensive plan for In the recent Development - the a future land use map amendment, a request has company contracted to amendment. been made to allow a retail develop the property - said This amendment will store to be constructed at Teramore Development change the zoning of the intersection, and a had already agreed to buy a two-and-a-half acre Dollar General Store was Elias’ mother’s property property that is located proposed. for $350,000. on the east side of Citizen Derrick Elias “The only reason that Bainbridge Highway, went before the board Mr. Elias is opposing near the intersection of on behalf of his mother is because when he Hutchinson Ferry Road. Ruby Mitchell, who lives demanded $350,000, According to the directly across the street and he didn’t get it, he plan, this property will from the property in indicated he would do his be changed from an mention. best to kill us, and if we Baggin’ for Brian agriculture zoning to Elias said his mother, were successful it would a commercial zoning, some of his family, and then make his mother’s Sheriff’s Office raises funds in honorary scholarship despite the planning many other people do not property lucrative to commission voting 8-0 to PHOTO BY TIMES want a store popping up our competitors, so recommend that the board STAFF at that intersection. incompatible should not adopt the ordinance The Baggin’ for “You open the door to not be there, it is simply last year. Brian fundraiser destroy country living, as driven to convince my One of the reasons the at Piggly Wiggly we call it, if you approve client to pay $350,000,” planning commission raised funds in this proposal tonight,” said Theriaque. voted the future land the honor of Elias said. Josh Hufstetler, use amendment down former Gadsden Elias said he’s not a representative of deputy, Brian previously was because opposing the store, but Teramore Development, Faison. Pictured, the proposed site was he is opposing the store said the company does from left to right, located at, or almost being located directly have an agreement with is: Tami Faison, directly across from, in front of his mother’s Elias’ mother to purchase Lt. Anglie Holmes, the intersection with house, adding that the the property for $250,000. Roy Moore Hutchinson Ferry Road, proposed Dollar General Hufstetler said the (owner - Piggly where there have been is incompatible with the additional $100,000 Wiggly), Shannon came as a result of Dollar Faison, Sheriff General’s necessity to Morris Young, What's Inside? restrict competition from and Donny coming in, to ensure that Young. the landowner doesn’t Ashley Hunter and solicited donations for the Brian bring in another company [email protected] Faison Scholarship Fund - a scholarship that will try to put Dollar that will go towards helping a local high Law enforcement officers and partners General out of business, school senior go to college. with the Gadsden County Sheriff’s such as Family Dollar or It is the hopes of the sheriff’s office Office could be spotted on the morning Dollar Tree. and the Faison family that the $1,500 of Saturday, May 29 performing an “We believe we scholarship will be awarded annually; unusual act of public service - bagging bring a few things to this year, the scholarship will be given groceries. the community—jobs, to a student graduating from Gadsden In an event titled “Baggin’ for Brian”, S economic development County High School, but the scholarship officers with the sheriff’s office gathered • Business - 13 and convenience to the organizers plan to alternate schools each at the Quincy Piggly Wiggly to raise • Graduates - 5-10 neighbors that want to year. funds for a scholarship named in honor shop at a neighborhood The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office • Comics - 14 of one of the agency’s former deputies. commercial store, such considered the event a success, and In February of this year, Deputy Brian • Puzzles - 15 as Dollar General,” volunteers from all ranks of the agency H Faison passed away in a battle against Theriaqe said. came out to bag groceries and push carts • Dirt Road - 12 COVID-19, leaving behind a legacy He said there will be 8 for the patrons. that the sheriff’s office said they wanted • Calendar - 2 to 10 part-time and full- While the Baggin’ for Brian event to continue trying to fill. time jobs at the store, and has concluded, the sheriff’s office • Legals -12, 13, 15 Deputy Faison was well-known the county will receive and Faison family will continue to O • Obituaries - 11 revenue from taxes. around the community, and in addition accept donations for the scholarship - to his public enforcement duties, Faison Elias addressed donations from the community can be • Opinions - 4 was the head of security at the local Hufstetler’s comments, made by sending money electronically Piggly Wiggly - making the location of saying after the planning through CashApp to either $bigfais15 the fundraiser all the more relevant. or $TamiKfaison SEE “ST. JOHNS” On the morning of May 29, deputies P ON PAGE 3 LOCAL with the sheriff’s office bagged groceries Page 2, Thursday, June 3, 2021 www.gadsdencountytimes.com GGadsdenadsden CCountyounty TTimesimes Want to see your event listed in The Gadsden County Times Community Calendar? Send information regarding your event to the Times Editor at [email protected] or call (850) 627-7649.

the Park program, rain or shine. Contact: Jenn McGhee at (850) 591-7873 Fundraising dog wash • Saturday, June 5 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • First Presbyterian Church, 213 Northeast 1st Street, Havana Gadsden County Humane Society will be holding a Jackson County Mobile Food Pantry Cemetery, in Chattahoochee, as well as other local fundraising dog wash to generate funds for the nonprofit distribution cemeteries. agency. The washes will take place each month, on the first Saturday of the month, through October. The • Thursday, June 3 Ribbon cutting in Chattahoochee suggested donation is $5 for small dogs and $10 for • 10 a.m. • Friday, June 4 large dogs. • Community Park, Greenwood (Jackson County). • 10 a.m. The Jackson County Angels Mobile Food Pantry will • 19 North Bolivar Street, Chattahoochee Riverkeepers’ Ice Cream Social be distributing food to local families at the Greenwood Rack-Em Up Seafood & Things will be cutting the • Thursday, June 10 Community Park in Jackson County. ribbon on their new restaurant. • 6 - 7 p.m. • Virtual Hurricane Michael assistance to homeowners Lake 38 Pro Am water skiing tournament The Apalachicola Riverkeepers will be hosting a virtual • Friday, June 4 • June 4 - June 6 Ice Cream Social for those interested in learning about • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • 8 a.m. each day the group, their conservation efforts, and how they are • Chattahoochee City Hall - 22 Jefferson Street • 5049 Pt. Milligan Road, Quincy educating the public about important water-related The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity will be A water skiing tournament for amateurs and issues. Make sure to bring your ice cream, and enjoy taking applications for Gadsden County homeowners to professionals alike. There will be two rounds of music and fun virtual activities. There is no cost to receive assistance through the Rebuild Florida Housing amateur competition on Friday, June 4, two rounds of attend. Repair and Replacement Program, due to damages professional competition on Saturday, June 5, and final Contact: to register, email riverkeeper@ from 2018’s Hurricane Michael. rounds for both on Sunday, June 6. This event is open apalachicolariverkeeper.org This is a one-day pop-up location. to the public to watch, with no entry charge, and will be held at Lake 38. Havana Farmer’s Market American Legion to place flags on veteran • Saturday, June 12 graves Fitness in the Park • 9 a.m. • Friday, June 4 • Saturday, June 5 • Downtown Havana, across the street from the • 8 a.m. • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. police station • 6412 Memorial Blue Star Highway, Chattahoochee • Carter Parramore Academy, 631 South Stewart Come check out local vendors, with homemade goods American Legion Post 51 members will be placing Street, Quincy and farm-fresh produce, during the monthly Havana flags on the graves of veterans at Old Mount Pleasant Kingz and Queenz Fitness will be holding a Fitness in Farmer’s Market.

FROM “CONTRACTS” ON provisional instructors, teaching certificate for the result of the changes - a postponing voting on partner with St. Leo PAGE 1 or in other words, Department of Education, drop from the previous the matter until after University to implement have enough data or permanent substitutes, as which allowed them to $34,000 and $38,000 that the board could further a Paraprofessional to analysis as you would Keys also called them. teach in classrooms for he has made in previous discuss it with the Professional program. have is not good cause.” Instructors who are three years. years. teachers. The program is Key said he did not not certified by the state Keys said many of “That is a slap in my Key said if the board designed to support base his decision off will make $31,000 a those with temporary face,” Russ said. “I’ve didn’t approve the new paraprofessionals who evaluations. year beginning June 30, teaching certificates were been in the classroom for job position, instructors want to become teachers “Every principal and instead of being paid not passing the required three years.” who are not certified in the Gadsden County assistant principal has a $38,000 as beginning exams needed to become Russ also said he had would become regular School District. very effective evaluation, teachers like they were certified by the time the been teaching in the substitutes next year Upon completion of so if all are effective and during the 2020-2021 temporary certificate Gadsden County School and would be paid the two-year program, our schools are where school year. expired. District for a year and accordingly. teachers will obtain they are at, then we have After being The district’s human a half before becoming Keys said substitutes teaching credentials, a problem,” Keys said. hired, provisional resources director Dr. aware of the new teacher are paid $15 an hour, and teacher certification, “So we can’t use data in instructors must enroll Sonja Jackson said programs. and don’t receive any along with one of this situation.” in the Professional that the district will be “You’re telling me benefits. two degree options: School board chair Development assisting instructors in I’m going to lose $7,000 Board members Steve Bachelor’s of Arts Leroy McMillan Certification Program becoming certified. because I didn’t receive Scott, Leroy McMillan Kindergarten-sixth explained that the board’s assisted by the “There will be things the help I need from the and Charlie Frost voted grade elementary job is to make policy and Professional Learning in place to ensure district?” in favor of creating the education with procedures, and Department, make they get certified,” Dr. Russ asked. provisional Kindergarten-12 grade that the hiring and regular progress toward Jackson said, adding that Key noted that instructor job position, reading endorsement, or firing of staff members is obtaining a professional provisional instructors, or provisional instructors while School Board Bachelor’s of the Arts in Key’s job. certificate over a three- in other words permanent whose temporary Members Cathy Johnson middle grades education “The superintendent year period, during substitutes, will make teaching certificate and Karema Dudley (social science and has the liberty to hire which the provisional less than teachers. expires can apply for an voted against it. English). and fire, and we have instructor must obtain Gary Russ Jr., who extension through the Provisional instructors In other matters, the no influence,” McMillan a Professional Florida teaches English language Florida Department of will receive benefits board members also said. Teaching Certificate to arts at James A. Shanks Education. such as sick leave, in voted 5-0 to allow The board voted continue working in the Middle School told Key According to Key, accordance with the the City of Gretna to 4-1 to approve Key’s district. and the board members he has signed off on Coronavirus Aid, purchase the old recommendations for Previously, the district that he will fall into the every application for an Relief and Economic Gretna Elementary rehiring, with board allowed instructional category of provisional extension that was sent Sustainability Act. School, which member Johnson being personnel to teach instructors after June 30, to him. In an effort to fill permanently closed in the lone dissenting without being certified. as he has not passed the “If they submit a letter, Gadsden County public 2017. vote. “We’ve been doing it, state it will be signed and sent schools’ classrooms The board also voted but we’ve been violating certification exam. to the Department of with more highly to approve Key’s state law,” said Key. According to Russ, Education,” Keys said. effective, certified recommendation of In the past, teachers his salary may drop School Board Member teachers the board also a job description for would obtain a temporary to $31,000 a year as a Charlie Frost suggested unanimously voted to

FROM “ST. JOHNS” ON PAGE 1 wanted it ‘get up and come get it; make of refusal if another company wants to Holt noted that she had petitions from us know that you want it.’” come in and purchase the property in more than citizens in favor of having commission voted Teramore’s request Elias said after the contract was the future. the Dollar General in the St. John down, Hufstetler called him offering to signed, Hufstetler came back with a “He wanted my mother to sign in community. purchase his mother’s property. restrictive covenants agreement. He perpetuity what she could and could not “We have to look at the whole “There was a contract signed, said he told Hufstetler his mother would do with the remaining portion of her community—look at the economic regardless of the amount of money,” only agree if they would pay another property,” Elias said. development, the growth,” Holt said. Elias said. “By the way, it wasn’t $100,000. Citizens in favor of Dollar General The future land use map amendment $350,000; it was $260,000, but again Hufstetler did not agree, so Elias said also attended the meeting. passed 4-1, with Commissioner Eric the property was not for sell, so if they they would instead offer them first right Norman Shaw appeared before the Hinson being the only commissioner to board and said he was in favor of having vote against it. a Dollar General in the community. Now that the board has voted to “It doesn’t matter where it’s located approve the future land use map Public Safety Dispatcher at, but we do need one,” Shaw said. amendment from agriculture to Shaw said the local country stores commercial, the ordinance will be sent The Havana Police Department Is currently hiring for their police charge twice as much as Dollar General to the Florida Department of Economic communications department. does for the same items. Opportunity Division of Community This is an exciting and rewarding public service position with excellent benefits and Sylvester Green, who lives in the Development. retirement plan. Dispatchers are required to work rotating shifts, Performing a variety neighboring Robertsville community, The division will have 31 days upon of working level technical duties involving the use of radio equipment to dispatch agreed with Shaw. receipt of the ordinance to file any various emergency response agencies, including:, police, fire, animal control, public “There’s a great need for this store,” comments or objections. works and emergency medical personnel in response to a variety of community Green said. Gadsden Growth Management emergency and assistance calls. The State of Florida now requires that all newly hired Green said many of the residents in Director Diane Quigley said the 911 Telecommunicators pass a state approved training program, and a state exam. (this Robertsville don’t have transportation division doesn’t usually object to small to the Dollar General located in Quincy. must be done within six (6) months of employment) Preference will be given to those scale comprehensive plan changes. “I don’t shop at the country store for Quigley said If no objections are filed, applicants who are currently holding state of Florida certification. the simple fact that they take advantage the ordinance becomes official. of my people,” Green said. The developer will then have to Minimum qualifications: Green said he respects that Elias is develop a site plan and go back before the Applicants must be at least 19 years old, have valid driver’s license, be able to type 35 looking out for the best interest of his planning commission and the Gadsden wpm, and have no felony convictions. (Complete background investigation) elderly mother, but his parents are also Board of County Commissioners for elderly and he worries about them each site plan approval. Deadline to apply: time they travel into Quincy to shop. In other matters, the commissioners Applications accepted until June 15, 2021 Commissioner Ronterrious Green also voted 5-0 to refinance a lease For more information or to schedule a visit, contact TJ Crawford at (850) 539-2801 pointed out that there has been a with Motorola Solutions for radio change to the members of the planning equipment, jail tower, dispatch console, The Town of Havana is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer commission since the recommendation as well as incorporate the civil work in and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. to deny the small scale comprehensive the new lease agreement. plan change was denied. Refinancing the lease agreement Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with He also said he doesn’t want the offers a lower interest rate of 2.89 Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority at (850-539-2820). Notification company to go to another county, as percent from 4.29 percent on a balance to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the other companies have done in the past. of $963,249.87 and 3.10 percent on accommodation. Commission Chair Brenda Holt said $357,316.83. the property is located in her district, The county will also be able to The Town of Havana supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to and she’s been out in the community combine the $435,488.43 in civil work reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug- talking to citizens for two weeks, and awarded to Motorola Solutions into the Free Workplace Act. she said they have all stated they want new lease agreement for a seven-year the dollar store. term. www.gadsdencountytimes.com Thursday, June 3, 2021, Page 3 Gadsden County Times Sawdust Community Outreach aims to combat violence with community-focused activities to combat violence with fun and fellowship. emergency. County Commissioner Kimblin NeSmith and The Sawdust Community holds their meetings School District Chair Leroy McMillian were two every other Saturday at 10 a.m. at Sawdust Park. The significant sponsors for the community day. meeting welcomes members of the community as Mcmillian occupies a school board membership well as district leaders. for District 3, while also being the school district’s chair for Gadsden County. “As a school board representative, these kids are a priority to me and I truly want them to do better. We want parents to know that we are here to help them with their children,” said McMillian. “We thought it would be great to get the children and parents together and motivate them in a positive way.” Several community based programs were present to educate and offer resources to the families in attendance; Boys Town North Florida and the Apalachee Center shared information about their advocacy and dedication to extending their helping hands far beyond their location in Tallahassee. The development director of Boys Town North PHOTO BY ORIANA PLUMMER Florida, Margaret Farris, expressed her leading The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office was one of the concern with communities being educated about all event attendees at the Sawdust Community Day, held of the services that are available to the youth of at the Sawdust Park. Like other event partners, the Gadsden County. sheriff’s office hopes that events such as this will foster “We were so excited to be a part of this. Most a community spirit in Sawdust, prevent rising crime, people are familiar with our home-campus program and make the community a safe place to live. that houses 30 kids, but what they don’t realize is we have programs that serve the community that are more preventative in nature. Our goal here today was really to be visible and inform the residents of Gadsden County about the in-home family services program and care coordination services program for families dealing with at-risk youth, “ Farris said. The pattern of violence within the community has caused a shift in the relationship that residents have with their recreational parks and the Sawdust community is working to change that. PHOTO BY ORIANA PLUMMER Avis Woods, the president of the Sawdust Gadsden County Commissioner Kimblin NeSmith Community Outreach spoke about making the (District 3) was one of the primary sponsors for the community safer not only for the youth but for the Sawdust Community Day that was held at a park in the elderly. Sawdust area. The event hosts, including NeSmith, “We’re out here today letting the senior citizens do hope that events such as these will offer a positive what’s accessible to them, for them to not be afraid of impact on the residents of Sawdust. coming out of their homes - to bring us back as a community and neighbors that love each other,” Oriana Plummer Woods said. [email protected] Although social distancing and masks were heavily enforced, the children managed to enjoy themselves Gadsden County officials and the Sawdust with various activities that included playing on the Community Outreach recently celebrated the playground, chalking the sidewalk, playing community with a family and friends day at Sawdust basketball, and blowing bubbles. park on May 15. The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office and fire Local residents were granted the opportunity to department were there educating residents about speak with elected school district and county hurricane season safety and providing them with commissioner representatives, enjoy a live DJ, games resource bags filled with supplies that could be useful and free food. in the event of any natural disaster or household The event was driven by the community’s initiative

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TimesViews Editorial & Opinion How to prepare your trees for hurricane season Brad Buck University of Florida deal of pressure and only a well-trained sawyer should With the arrival of attempt to clean up after the hurricane season, many storm. Leave this to the Florida residents are professionals. Remove preparing for a season of trees or limbs leaning on severe weather. power lines. This should be While many Floridians done only by trained power know how to prepare their line professionals who homes, vehicles and work for the local power emergency kits for company. Do: Prioritize hurricane season, Rob work - Address the trees Northrop - an urban forester that need immediate in Hillsborough County attention to reduce risk to with the University of people and property. Florida Extension - says it Straighten up and re-stake is also important to prepare newly planted trees that the trees around your have blown over during the property for hurricane storm.” season. Northrop answers some What are some signs of the questions Florida that a tree is okay or not residents might have about okay after the storm how to prepare their trees strikes? for hurricane season, as “Signs that your trees are well as for the fall-out after not OK after a hurricane or a hurricane or tropical tropical storm: Uprooted or Today Will Be Different storm has hit. broken roots on mature trees. Mature trees that are What can people do as noticeably leaning more hurricane season than before the storm.” What dream or goal have you put aside? approaches about the looks from our lower experienced every time we begin working toward? When should I call an classmates, we enjoyed the accomplished a goal and Wouldn’t now be a great trees in their yards? “Reduction pruning or arborist? satisfaction our allow those memories to time to seek God about it? “Some trees that were perseverance had earned. help us become more Or maybe you’d like to crown thinning – either would need to be conducted defoliated, broken, blown Had we not persisted in disciplined and focused? explore another dream over or otherwise impacted studying and doing our How would it rekindle you’ve been mulling over. by a licensed (International Society of Arboriculture) by storms can be treated. homework (even when we our zest for life if we asked Perhaps finding an Severely impacted trees didn’t feel like it), God to show us the plans accountability partner to certified arborist. Both of these recognized types of need to be cut down and we’d have missed that we’ve given up on – or help you stay focused removed. This topic is enviable pride and plans He still has for us? would be an effective first pruning reduce the wind load on the tree canopy.” complicated and retaining satisfaction that comes with How fulfilling would it step. the services of an dedication and hard work. be to finally get your GED, As we trust God in our International Society of SHERYL BOLDT In the years since, I apply for that promotion, labor, there’s something What can people do about trees in their yard Arboriculture certified wonder how many of my start your own business or about the respect and arborist is recommended.” I could see it in the other fellow graduates share my ministry, dust off the book admiration we receive from as an actual hurricane or students’ eyes. Envy. Not tropical storm is about it frustration for the times we manuscript you’ve yet to others that’s healthy and What should I do if the green-eyed monster haven’t practiced that same finish? motivating. Enviable, even. to strike (ie. a week in kind of envy, but the advance)? there is flooding around perseverance. When we live productive More importantly, the trees? respectful admiration For the times we’ve lives, we have sweeter days self-respect we earn at the “Remove dead limbs and they hoped to earn one day. branches.” “A couple of things: allowed procrastination to – and better lives. “You end of the day will make Flooding loosens soil and We, the graduating class steal other milestones we shall eat the fruit of the our efforts worthwhile and of Slidell High, were lining What can people do, makes trees more could have experienced. labor of your hands; you our lives sweeter. vulnerable to falling over up in the school’s main But it’s not too late. shall be blessed, and it shall Yet...the greatest reward and what should they not hallway to practice for do about their trees (and during the storm. Different And it’s not too late for be well with you” (Psalm for living life well will be tree species will tolerate graduation – the big event you, either. 128:2 ESV). sensing the proud smile of neighbors’ trees) after a we thought would never hurricane or tropical flooding differently. In fact, What if we recall the How about it? our heavenly Father it may take a couple of come. gratifying feelings we Have you gotten off- cheering for His child. storm comes through Noticing the admiring their area? years for damage to root track regarding something systems to express God put on your heart? Sheryl H. Boldt is the “Do Not: Attempt to use chainsaws to cut down and themselves in visible loss of What about that dream author of the blog, www. canopy. The Gadsden County Times that used to keep you up at TodayCanBeDifferent.net cut up trees. The branches 112 E. Washington St. night with excitement? 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Cost for Specifications will be $50.00 per set and is non-refundable. online to va.gov and put Veteran Rapid Retraining POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Nowhere in the press release did it Checks should be made payable to DEWBERRY ENGINEERS INC. Gadsden County Times, 112 E. Washington St., Assistance Program (VRRAP) in the search box for Digital copies will be available free of charge. themention whole list the of potential main careersfocus and of the the schools. study: Quincy FL 32351-2415. All Bids shall remain firm for a period of sixty days after the opening. All the link between mental illness, finan- bidders shall comply with all applicable State and local laws concerning (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. licensing registration and regulation of contractors doing business to the cial strain and homelessness, and the State of Florida. author’s call for a national longitudi- nal study into whether those three are tied together. Days later, another press release popped up, this one a joint communi- que between the VA and the Department of Housing and Urban Development announcing that they are aligning their efforts, thanks to the $10 billion Amer- ican Rescue Plan. Ending veteran home- lessness will be their first priority, and information and materials will be ana- lyzed during their quarterly meetings. If you’re in danger of becoming homeless, call the National Call Cen- ter for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for help. Or call your closest regional VA med- ical center, but don’t go there unless you’re actually homeless (or at risk of it), they’re careful to warn, due to the problems of COVID. Call in advance. © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. www.gadsdencountytimes.com Thursday, June 3, 2021, Page 5 Gadsden County Times Graduation 2021 Gadsden County Class of 2021 graduates

Gadsden County High School Gadsden County High School Valedictorian: Ya’Mya Roberts Salutatorian: Gamiyah Germany

Breana Rittman and she’s a Tau Zeta Breana Rittman community center for [email protected] Archonette. [email protected] youth in Gadsden County. With an interest in “I want kids to be able Ya’Mya Roberts is the human biology, Roberts Gamiyah Germany has to go somewhere after- daughter of Rudolph and plans to attend the been named the school to be productive,” Tashebia Roberts, and University of Florida to salutatorian of Gadsden Germany said. she recently obtained the start her foundation of County High School Germany has definitely honor of being named becoming an obstetrician- class of 2021. been productive as a valedictorian of Gadsden gynecologist Germany has already student. Her extra- County High School’s “In five years I hope to graduated from 2021 graduating class. curricular activities be an intern building Dr. Tallahassee Community include Beta Club, According to Roberts, Roberts,” said Roberts. College with her A.A. it has always been her Ya'Mya Roberts National Honor Society, When it comes to who degree, and she plans to Gamiyah Germany Key Club, Army JROTC, goal to be at the top of inspires her it’s simple: go on and study veterinary her class. to graduate from the Student Government “My family inspires me.” science at the University the biggest things you Association, Tau Zeta “I knew I was going Tallahassee Community of Florida. College Honors Program. Roberts also wants to need to do so people can Archonettes, Future to push myself to be the inspire the upcoming Her goal is to have best that I can be,” said Roberts’ extracurricular know who you are,” said Builders of America, senior class to keep multiple veterinary Germany. Upward Bound Program, Roberts. activities include Student practices across the Government Association, pushing for the best. Her greatest motivation Phi Theta Kappa Honor Her hard work has “The sky is unlimited,” United States. allowed her to be the Beta Club, Key Club, comes from her parents. Society, National Society Roberts said. “I want my first “My parents have of Leadership and first Gadsden County National Honor Society, location to be in Gadsden High School student Upward Program, always been hard Success, and National County so I can provide working,” said Germany. Society of High School jobs for my community,” Her motivational Scholars. She has also said Germany. nugget for the rising helped pass out Robert F. Munroe In five years, Germany senior class is to keep Farmshare, tutor other hopes to have completed their head on straight. students, volunteer at a Valedictorian: Macy Emmons an internship as she “COVID-19 threw us nursing home and pass works towards her goal off, but keep your head out hygiene products in Breana Rittman Club, Student Council, of opening one of many on straight because you the community. [email protected] Senior Beta Club, Cheer future veterinary can be distracted by a lot She is the daughter of Captain, and the Sneads practices. Macy Emmons, the of things,” Germany said. Geron and Dawn Assembly of God. Germany understands As if aiming to open Germany. daughter of Paul Emmons Balance is key and that networking is key and Tonya McDaniel, has several veterinary clinics Emmons says she wants when starting and around the state wasn’t the honor of being the the upcoming class at maintaining your own valedictorian for Robert enough, Germany says Robert F. Munroe to business. she also aspires to open a F. Munroe Day School remember to enjoy their “Networking is one of class of 2021. senior year. Emmons considers this “Don’t get too recognition to be a great overwhelmed,” Emmons Macy Emmons Robert F. Munroe achievement, as her mom encourages. was also at the top of her Upon graduation from high school class. how hard she worked.” high school, Emmons Salutatorian: Xavier Gray “My mom was the Gaining her work ethic will also be graduating salutatorian of her class from her mom is the Breana Rittman Student Council. with her A.A. degree [email protected] so I got to one-up her,” reason Emmons believes from Tallahassee Gray received his A.A. Emmons said, adding she was able to balance Community College; her Xavier Gray has been degree from the college that she attributes her academics and post-high school plans named Salutatorian for and aims to continue his mom as her greatest extracurricular activities are to attend the Robert F. Munroe Day education and football motivation. throughout high school. University of Florida and School’s 2021 Senior career at Bethune- “My mom inspired me Emmons served as a study civil engineering. Class. Cookman University, to work hard because of member of the Anchor According to Gray, it where he will major in was a surreal feeling Health and Exercise when he learned that he Science. Crossroad Academy’s was being announced as “In five years if I’m not his graduating class’ Xavier Gray in the National Football salutatorian. League, I will work my way up into owning my Valedictorian: Tykedra Horne “This year has been to make her proud,” said. own physical therapy crazy changing culture Gray believes he has Breana Rittman Horne says her practice,” said Gray. and making history,” said done just that by juggling [email protected] motivation came from the There are two things Gray. his academics and environment her family Gray wants to remind the Tykedra Horne, the Gray made history as extracurricular activities; built at home. next senior class: “Don’t daughter of Antonio and the first African American the scholar is also a “My parents motivate be afraid to ask for help Lakeisha Horne, is the Homecoming King and student-athlete playing me the most because they when you need it and valedictorian for Salutatorian for Munroe. football and basketball. always give me the don’t let the challenges Crossroad Academy Gray says it was his The Co-Class President support I need and the discourage you from Charter School 2021 great-aunt Mattie Baker was dual-enrolled at motivation to always do what the results will be Senior Class. who was his greatest Tallahassee Community what I have to do,” Horne when you work hard,” Horne says that being inspiration throughout it College and a member of said. Gray said. named her class’ all. the Fellowship of Tykedra Horne Horne attributes that Xavier Gray is the son valedictorian was just the support in helping her “I just always wanted Christian Athletes and icing on the cake after of Anthony and Machelle Club, National Honor obtain a A.A. degree at years of having a great Tallahassee Community work ethic. Society, the Gay Student Alliance and Choir. College, and she believes “I was always a hard it will continue inspiring Crossroad Academy’s worker,” Horne explains, Horne encourages the next senior class to not let her on her journey to adding that she worked becoming a Salutatorian: Caleb Smith hard both inside and fear hold them back from achieving greatness. Cardiothoracic Surgeon. outside the classroom. After graduating from Breana Rittman the basketball team and At school, Horne was a “Don’t be afraid to try [email protected] New Direction Christian just because something high school, Horne plans cheerleader and member to attend the University Center Youth Group. seems impossible,” said Caleb Smith, the son of of Future Business of Florida and major in Smith is also a musician Horne. Chadwick and Shameka Leaders of America, Beta Health Sciences. who plays the piano and Smith, is the salutatorian other percussion for Crossroad Academy instruments. Charter School 2021 In five years, Smith Senior Class. hopes to see himself in a Smith has already place of financial received his A.A. from stability, and with his Tallahassee Community Caleb Smith bachelor’s degree. College, and plans to “I hope to be getting a attend Florida State order for me to get where taste of what it feels like College to major in I want to go I need to to be successful,” said marketing. work hard,” Smith said. Smith. According to Smith, it Smith worked hard Smith understands that was his grandmother, inside and outside of the challenges come with Ruby Mitchell, who classroom; he received success and encourages inspired Smith to stay his A.A. degree from the the rising seniors to keep motivated by setting an community college in going. example of hard work Leon County, and was a “Don’t stop until you and diligence. member of the Beta Club, get to the finish line,” “She showed me in National Honor Society, Smith said. Page 6, Thursday, June 3, 2021 www.gadsdencountytimes.com Gadsden County Times Crossroads Christian Academy

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Ahabunte cum res Page 10, Thursday, June 3, 2021 www.gadsdencountytimes.com Gadsden County Times Havana Learning Center Havana Learning Center's graduating class of 2021 Rodtabious Perry Montrel Johnson Horace McGriff Jahneya Jackson Keliveon Murray Isaiah Pringles Lucious Hudson Kindergartens graduating into the first grade

PHOTO BY HAVANA LEARNING CENTER ACADEMY Ashton Patterson The graduates of the Class of 2021, at the Havana Learning Center, pose for a group photo towards the end of Arianna Roberts the students' final year as high school students. Also pictured is one of the kindergarten students who graduated into the first grade. Robert F. Munroe's Robert F. Munroe graduating class of Valedictorian Salutatorian Top Student Top Student 2021 Marco Atkins Ja'Nyre Battles Kelmeciya Brown Jacob Burdick MyKaiya Daniels Ronald Dickey III Macy Emmons Macy Emmons Xavier Gray Marjorie Boone Christopher Mitchem Terrance Faulk Jr. Damani Frazier Cameron Gaines Xavier Gray Jasmine Jimenez Jose Jimenez Joel Jones Seth Jones Zachary Luke Jackson Machado Christopher Mitchem Danielle Mullins Alyssa Ortiz Jaquez Price Arianna Pride Giancarlo Russo Katherine Villeda De'antonio Williams Devonte Wilson Marjorie Boone Dylan Glover PHOTO BY ROBERT F. MUNROE DAY SCHOOL Martavis Graham The graduates of the Class of 2021, at Robert F. Munroe, pose for a group photo towards the end of the Marius Ellis students' final year as high school students. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

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If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Purchasing office by using the Florida Relay Any person with a disability requiring special accommodations at Services, phone number 1 (800) 955-8771 (TTY). the pre-bid conference and/or bid/proposal opening shall contact Continued on Page 12 www.gadsdencountytimes.com Thursday, June 3, 2021, Page 11 Gadsden County Times Community News Obituaries & Death Notices Wrong-way driver on Interstate 10 crashes into two vehicles

Mary V. Coster Ashley Hunter placed under arrest for Ms. Mary V. Coster, 90 Visitation will be from 2pm [email protected] the charges of driving years of age, of Quincy, FL, - 6pm, Friday, May 28, under the influence departed this life on Friday, 2021 at the Mortuary. On Thursday, May 20, (fourth or consecutive May 21, 2021 in Quincy, Graveside service will be at around 10:30 a.m., event), driving under the FL. She leaves to cherish 1:00pm, Saturday, May 29, Florida Highway Patrol influence with property her precious memories: 2021 at Greenshade AMEC troopers responded to a damage, leaving the three sons, Earnest Miller, Cemetery, Quincy, FL. traffic crash on Interstate scene of a traffic crash, Jr., Randolph Coster, both Williams Funeral Home of 10. driving with a suspended of Quincy, FL, David Quincy, Florida will be The crash took place or revoked license, Coster, Tallahassee, FL, providing the service for on the westbound and resisting an officer four daughters, Eula Coster, the Coster family. interstate lanes, near without violence. Quincy, FL, Earnestine the 188 mile marker in Florida Highway Patrol Coster and Linda Coster, all troopers, the wrong-way Gadsden County. driver exited his vehicle was assisted on scene by of Quincy, FL, Phyllis According to the report Coster, St. Petersburg, FL and fled away from the the Leon County Sheriff’s and a host of grands. issued by the highway scene, on foot prior to Office, Midway Fire patrol, the crash was the the arrival of the Florida Rescue, and the Gadsden result of an intoxicated Highway Patrol. County Emergency Mattie Lee Richardson driver traveling the With assistance Medical Services. wrong way on the from the Leon County No injuries were Mrs. Mattie Lee from 2pm - 6pm, Friday, interstate. Sheriff’s Office’s reported for either of Richardson, 90 years of June 4, 2021 at the According to the Aviation Unit, troopers the other drivers from age, of Quincy, FL, Mortuary. Graveside trooper’s report, a report that the driver was departed this life on services will be 11:00 am, Chattahoochee and Inlet 46-year-old man from eventually located and Beach. Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Mooreland, Indiana was Quincy, FL. She leaves to Sunnyvale Cemetery, cherish her precious Quincy, FL. Williams traveling eastbound in memories: three sons, Funeral Home of Quincy, the westbound lane. Public Announcement: Harry L. Richardson Florida will be providing Meanwhile, a (Camilla), and JD the service for the 55-year-old man from Richardson (Mary), both of Richardson family. Chattahoochee was Jacksonville, FL, Robert traveling west in the Open to the public Earl Richardson, Quincy, westbound lane, directly FL, two daughters, Margie in the path of the wrong- Miller (Benjamin), Mt. Bristol, FL, 16 grands, 43 way driver. Pleasant, FL, Jacqueline great-grands; 7 great-great- The highway Gadsden Senior Solomon (Gregory), grands. Visitation will be patrol report that the Chattahoochee driver Services, Inc attempted to swerve Joe Rittman, Jr. and avoid colliding with Board of Directors the wrong-way driver, Joe Rittman, Jr., 83, of Rittman, Memphis, TN, but was unsuccessful, Meeting Quincy, Florida, departed and Joe Lamar Rittman as the left-front of the this earthly life, Saturday, (Countess), Groveland, FL; Indiana driver’s vehicle May 22, 2021 in brother, Peter Rittman struck the left-rear of the Tallahassee. He was a (Darlene), Chattahoochee, Chattahoochee driver’s Meeting scheduled for member of Stewart Temple FL; sisters, Helen Rittman, vehicle in a “sideswipe AME Church, Quincy. As a St Petersburg, FL and manner.” faithful and active member Louella Rittman, St the 3rd Tuesday of every of Stewart Temple, he was Petersburg, FL; sisters-in- Then, the wrong-way a steward, trustee, class law, Barbara Rittman, driver collided with a month at 3:30pm leader, member of the Quincy, FL, Shirley Byrd, third vehicle, with a senior choir and male Quincy, FL; brother-in-law, 55-year-old driver from chorus, member of the Robert Smith (Connie), Inlet Beach, Florida, Sons of Allen, and president Quincy, FL; 9 before coming to a rest 79 Lasalle Lefall Dr of the Lay Organization. 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Friday, grandchildren; and 2 great on the north shoulder of Professionally he was a May 28, 2021 at Stewart grandchildren. Interstate 10. Quincy, FL 32351 retired school bus driver Temple. According to the February 11, 2021 AD# ZQP2 and barber. Graveside Survivors include his services will be 11:00 am, wife, Dollie McGriff Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Rittman, Quincy, FL; sons, Stewart Temple Cemetery, Timothy Rittman (Brenda), Quincy. Viewing will be Warner Robins, GA, Alvin GADSDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Death JoAnne Jones REVISED MEETING NOTICE The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will virtually hold and broadcast 2021 at Mt Calvary PB their bi-monthly regular meeting and public hearings on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 6:00 Notices Church Cemetery, Quincy. p.m. Those wishing to provide public testimony for the meeting and public hearings will Viewing will be from be able to do so by attending the meeting. This meeting may also be viewed by accessing Raymond Doss, 72, 3pm to 7pm, Friday, June the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners Facebook, www.facebook.com/ of Quincy, Florida, 4, 2021 at Bradwell GadsdenCountyBOCC. Virtual meeting access details will be posted to the Gadsden passed away on Mortuary. County website, www.gadsdencountyfl.gov. Anyone wishing to speak via the virtual Wednesday, May 26, Survivors include her meeting platform on agenda items or non-agenda items should schedule or notify the 2021, at Capital daughter, Contrilla Jones, County Public Information Officer at 850-875-8671 or at [email protected] Regional Medical Quincy, FL; son, Cedric before attending the meeting and will be asked to follow the Gadsden County Public Tyler, Quincy, FL; Meetings Citizens Access Guidelines. Public comment for Commissioners meetings can Center in Tallahassee, granddaughter, Janeal be submitted via email to [email protected] until 12:00 noon on Florida. Major (Efford), Midway, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Comments submitted after the deadline but prior to the meeting Services Entrusted to: FL; grandson, Reginald will be added to the official record, but the County cannot guarantee that Commissioners Reed & Hall Mortuary Ward, Quincy, FL; and and staff will have adequate time to review comments prior to the meeting. The proposed Corp, 116 West brother, Carlmon Jones agenda will include the following scheduled Public Hearing: Jefferson Street, (Pamela), St Petersburg, JoAnn Jones, 72, of FL. Community Meetings (Legislative Hearing) (LDR 2021-03) - Consideration Ordinance Quincy. Quincy, Florida departed (850) 627-5700 Bradwell Mortuary is in #2021-004 to amendment Chapter 1 Administration and Enforcement of the Land this earthly life Wednesday, charge of arrangements. Development Code to add a requirement for a community meeting as part of the May 26, 2021 in development process as follows: Tallahassee. She made her transition ORDINANCE 2021-004 peacefully in the presence AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GADSDEN of her family. COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY ADDING Colleen Hudgen, 68, She was a faithful CHAPTER 1, SUBSECTION 1306 COMMUNITY MEETING AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL, of Havana, Florida member of Mt Calvary PB SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE GADSDEN COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, passed away on Church where she served MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING, AND Saturday, May 29, 2021 on the usher board. CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. JoAnn loved her family, at her residence in Off-Street Parking and Driveway Standards (Legislative Hearing) (LDR 2021-04) - Havana, Florida. and especially enjoyed spending time with her Consideration of Ordinance #2021-005 to amend Subsection 5606 Standards for Off-Street Services Entrusted to: grandchildren. Parking and Subsection 5607 Off-Street Parking Requirements of the Land Development Reed & Hall Mortuary Graveside services will Code as follows: Corp, 116 West be 11 am, Saturday, June 5, Jefferson Street, ORDINANCE 2021-005 Quincy. AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GADSDEN COUNTY, (850) 627-5700 FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER FIVE, DEVELOPMENT DIESEL MECHANIC NEEDED - STANDARDS AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL, SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE GADSDEN COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FARM EQUIPMENT (QUINCY, FLORIDA) FROM CONSIDERATION AT PUBLIC HEARING, AND CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Local, family-owned farm equipment sales/ repairs business (since 1976) seeking a The files for the proposals are available for public inspection at least one week prior to the Kimberly Bittle, 38, meeting at the Gadsden County Planning Division, 1B E. Jefferson St., Quincy, Florida, of Quincy, Florida, qualified, experienced diesel mechanic and on the County website at www.gadsdencountyfl.gov. passed away on Friday, (full-time) with computer skills for diagnostic May 28, 2021 at equipment. Compensation commensurate If a person decides to appeal any decision by the Board of County Commissioners with Tallahassee Memorial with experience; includes commissions, respect to any matter considered at such public meeting, he/she will need a record of the Healthcare in proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record Tallahassee, Florida. employer paid health insurance (CHP), of the proceedings is made, which record includes testimony and evidence to which the Services Entrusted to: holidays, sick days, and uniforms. Working appeal is to be heard. hours are 8 am to 5 pm (EST), Monday- Reed & Hall Mortuary If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate Corp, 116 West Friday; closed weekends. Clark Tractor in this meeting, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Jefferson Street, Company 526 E Jefferson Street, Quincy, Persons needing assistance in obtaining any information from the County must contact Quincy. Florida 32351 850-875-3100 the County Offices, 1B E. Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida, and (850)694-2227 at least 48 (850) 627-5700 hours prior to the meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Page 12, Thursday, June 3, 2021 www.gadsdencountytimes.com Gadsden County Times Community News I am sure that all of you I received a letter from have heard the song “A Boy them that stated that I had not Named Sue” by Johnny THE DIRT ROAD WONDER registered, and I could be sent Cash; in the song, Cash (as to jail if I didn’tcome in and the Boy Named Sue) tells register. about the hard time he had Of course, they did not growing up with a girl’s name. A BOY NAMED SUE AND A GIRL NAMED EVERETT draft women, so I was not Sue’s father knew he He said, “Everett you are going When I was a senior in high worried about that. wouldn’t be around to protect him to have to change that name school, I received some gifts for I took my birth certificate and and with a name like Sue, he because it is a girl.” graduation that the rest of the girls went to see them. would soon have to learn to Daddy said, “Like heck. That didn’t receive. They apologized for the protect himself. baby is going to be named after One was name labels that you threatening letter, and we all had a I am living proof that girls that me.” sew into your clothes for good laugh. It was so much easier had boy’s names back in the That is how I went through my identification. When none of the then to settle things face to face. 1930s and 1940s, and they had younger years with everyone that other girls had received any, it My first name has withstood just as hard a time. didn’t know me thinking that dawned on me that they were the test of time. Some love it, Maybe my father thought my Everett Gwynn Holman was a from Fletcher-Canty Men’s Wear, others not so much. It is what it is, having a boy’s name was not such boy. and I had been given the gift and I amwhat I am. a bad idea for his little tomgirl; he They started out trying to call because the shop thought I was a I would not take anything for was already getting sick when I me Little Eve, but Mama put a boy. I got a couple more having this ever-present reminder was born, and passed away when stop to that because she said it misdirected gifts, but I can’t of the father that I lost so very I was very young. sounded like a burlesque dancer’s GWYNN KIDD remember who they were from. long ago and loved so much. My story starts in Dr. Sapp’s name. The worst thing that happened Despite not approving of “Little my names as well...Gwynn is a to me because of my name was three bed hospital in Havana; it is family name, so people always the white building that A Touch of Eve”, Mama also didn’t want to that I was almost drafted. ‘Till next time keep on the sunny call me ‘Everett’ either - probably either wrote Guinn or Gwen, and During the Korean War, if you Class Florist was in on Main I still get misspelled mail to this side. Street. because the meaning of that name were a boy, it was a serious [email protected] is “Brave as a wild Boar” and that day. offence to not register with the It is early morning and I have I wish they would get the name just been born. is kind of harsh for a girl. local draft board when you turned Then there was the spelling of right on those return address eighteen. Dr Sapp steps out to tell Daddy. labels. I hate throwing them away.

Continued from Page 10 KAREN LYNN BRADWELL Deceased. The date of the first publication of this Notice is May 27, 2021. YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE NOTICE TO CREDITORS GARY M. FERNALD, Esquire CHILD OR CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. (Summary Administration) FBN #395876 SPN #00910964 [email protected] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and pursuant to FLSC TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST ROBERT C. THOMPSON, JR., Esquire Administrative Order 20-13, ALL hearings are being conducted via THE ABOVE ESTATE: FBN #390089 SPN #02528094 telephone and video conferencing. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY [email protected] TO CONTACT THE GADSDEN COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration THOMPSON & FERNALD, P.A. AT (850) 875-8601 24 HOURS BEFORE THE HEARING TO has been entered in the estate of Karen Lynn Bradwell, deceased, 611 Druid Road East, Suite 705 RECEIVE THE CORRECT CALL IN INFORMATION. File Number 21000096CPA, by the Circuit Court for Gadsden Clearwater, Florida 33756 County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Tel: (727) 447-2290 If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation Box 1649, Quincy, FL 32351; that the decedent’s date of death Fax: (727) 443-1424 in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost was July 25, 2020; that the total value of the estate is $0 and that Attorney for Personal Representative to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned Coordinator; 301 South Monroe Street, Room 225, Tallahassee, by such order are: Timothy Pickett FL 32301; 850-606-4401 at least 7 days before your scheduled Name Personal Representative court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification Kacyn Black 11116 Gulf Shore Drive, #504B if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; Address Naples, FL 34108 if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 1246 Selman Rd 2t: 5/27, 6/3

Quincy, FL 32351 Witness my hand and the seal of this Court at Quincy, Gadsden County, Florida on 4th day of May 2021. Name (Seal) Jaavod Oliver IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, NICHOLAS THOMAS, CLERK Address FLORIDA BY: ______6660 Knightsbridge Drive PROBATE DIVISION DEPUTY CLERK Elfers, Florida 34653 File No.: 21000172CPA 4t: 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: IN RE: ESTATE OF All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims DAVID JAMES LETTELIER, or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for Deceased. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION FAMILY LAW DIVISION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL The administration of the estate of David James Lettelier, CASE NO.: 2020 DP 02 BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER deceased, whose date of death was April 19, 2021, is pending in APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) the Circuit Court for Gadsden County, Florida, Probate Division, IN THE INTEREST OF: YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH the address of which is 10 E. Jefferson St., Quincy, FL 32351. I.C. DOB: 08/26/2006 IS BARRED. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the S.C. DOB: 07/27/2004 personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. R.V. DOB: 08/12/2010 The date of first publication of this Notice is May 27, 2021. Attorney for Persons Giving Notice All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or MINOR CHILDREN / demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice NOTICE OF ACTION Kathryn A. Hathaway. Esq. is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON (TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS) Florida Bar Number: 622125 OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A. OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS TO:ROGER VELASQUEZ aka ROGER VALASQUEZ, ADDRESS P.O. Box 3005 AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE UNKNOWN Tallahassee, Florida 32315 ON THEM. Telephone: (850) 425-4700 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Fax: (850) 425-4704 All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to E-Mail: [email protected] or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the Persons Giving Notice: this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST following child(ren) for adoption: R.V., born on August 12, 2010. Kacyn Black PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. A copy of the Petition is on file with the Clerk of the Court. You 1246 Selman Rd are hereby commanded to appear on June 25, 2021, at 9:00 Quincy, Florida 32351 ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET a.m., before the Honorable Acelo Pedroso, Guy A Race Judicial FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE Complex, West Entrance, 13 North Monroe Street, Quincy, Florida Jaavod Oliver FOREVER BARRED. 32351, for an ADVISORY HEARING. 6660 Knightsbridge Drive Elfers, Florida 34653 NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY 2t: 5/27, 6/3 ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU The date of first publication of this notice is May 27, 2021. MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL OR CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA Attorney for Personal Representative PROBATE DIVISION John A. Grant Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and pursuant to FLSC CASE NO. 21000175ES Attorney Administrative Order 20-13, ALL hearings are being conducted via Florida Bar Number: 0946532 telephone and video conferencing. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY IN RE: THE ESTATE OF 2121-C Killarney Way TO CONTACT THE GADSDEN COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE PETER JOHN ORRICO, Tallahassee, FL 32309 AT (850) 875-8601 24 HOURS BEFORE THE HEARING TO Deceased Telephone: (850) 702-9400 RECEIVE THE CORRECT CALL IN INFORMATION. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Fax: (850) 702-9410 E-Mail: [email protected] If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation The administration of the estate of PETER JOHN ORRICO, Secondary E-Mail: [email protected] in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost deceased, whose date of death was April 7, 2021, File Number to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA 21000175-ES, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gadsden County, Personal Representative: Coordinator; 301 South Monroe Street, Room 225, Tallahassee, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 10 East Jefferson Sharyn Bennett FL 32301; 850-606-4401 at least 7 days before your scheduled Street, Quincy, FL 32351. The names and addresses of the personal 1049 Shady Rest Rd. court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set Havana, Florida 32333 if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; forth below. 2t: 5/27, 6/3 if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims Witness my hand and the seal of this Court at Quincy, Gadsden or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this County, Florida on 4th day of May 2021. notice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE FICTITIOUS NAME NICHOLAS THOMAS, CLERK LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST (Seal) PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE Notice Is Hereby Given that Tallahassee Medical Center, Inc., BY: ______DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. 23186 Blue Star Hwy, Quincy, FL 32351, desiring to engage DEPUTY CLERK in business under the fictitious name of HCA Florida Gadsden 4t: 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims Emergency,​ A part of HCA Florida Capital Hospital, with its principal or demands against the estate of the decedent, must file their claims place of business in the State of Florida in the County of Gadsden, with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF will file an Application for Registration of Fictitious Name with the THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Florida Department of State. 1t: 6/3 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. FICTITIOUS NAME File No. 21000096CPA Division Probate NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE IN RE: ESTATE OF DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Continued on Page 13 www.gadsdencountytimes.com Thursday, June 3, 2021, Page 13 Gadsden County Times

Continued from Page 12 Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 373 P 1852 BEGIN AT Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the INTERSECTION OF NORTH BNDRY OF SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 Notice is hereby given that Mitch’s Auto Restoration Service, L.L.C., property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest AND THE EAST R/W OF VIRGINIA ST AND RUN EAST 150 located at 405 Sheline Drive, Havana, Fl 32333, desires to engage bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, 2021 at FT; S 100 FT; WEST 150 FT; N 100 FT TO THE P.O.B. IN in business under the fictitious name “M.A.R.S.” and intends to 10:00 a.m. SECT 14-2N-4W. register such fictitious name with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations upon the receipt of the publication of this Dated this 28th Day of April, 2021 PARCEL ID NUMBER: 3-14-2N-4W-0000-00132-1300 notice. NICHOLAS THOMAS 1t: 6/3 Clerk of the Circuit Court Name in which assessed: Simon Howard Jr and Vivian R Gadsden County, Florida Howard BY: ______Ann Marie Presnell, Deputy Clerk Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, IDE Technologies, Inc, the holder 2021 at 10:00 a.m. of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, Dated this 28th Day of April, 2021 the description of the property, and the names in which it was NICHOLAS THOMAS assessed are as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, IDE Technologies, Inc, the holder Clerk of the Circuit Court of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to Gadsden County, Florida CERTIFICATE NO: 1564 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2019 be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, BY: ______the description of the property, and the names in which it was Ann Marie Presnell, Deputy Clerk DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 827 P 540 DB 91 P 225; assessed are as follows: 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 BEGIN 1811.1 FT E AND 500 FT N OF SWC OF SE 1/4 OF NW1/4., RUN N 150 FT., W 290.4 FT., S 150 FT., E 290.4 FT TO THE POB. CERTIFICATE NO: 938 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2019 IN SECTION 5-2N-4W. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 727 P 36 OR 727 P 42 BEGIN PARCEL ID NUMBER: 3-05-2N-4W-0000-00133-0100 AT NWC OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 SOUTH 11*16’ EAST 399.30 FT; NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NORTH 75*45’ EAST 182.80 FT; NORTH 11*16’ WEST 353.40 FT; Name in which assessed: Olin Ward and Fannie Ward WEST 185.20 FT TO THE POB. LYING IN SECTION 4-3N-6W. OR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Carlos Alexander Maldonado, 679 P 1034 OR 131 P 268. the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2-04-3N-6W-0000-00412-0100 year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest in which it was assessed are as follows: bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, 2021 at Name in which assessed: Robert J Fennell Sr, Janice Y Fennell, 10:00 a.m. Carmena Fennell, Robert J Fennell Jr, Meredith Fennell CERTIFICATE NO: 2369 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2015

Dated this 28th Day of April, 2021 Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 267 P 962 BEGIN 140 NICHOLAS THOMAS Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the YDS W OF NEC OF NW1/4 OF NE1/4. RUN E. 75 YDS., S. 56 Clerk of the Circuit Court property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest YDS., N/W TO A POINT 17 YDS. S. OF P.O.B., N. 17 YDS. TO Gadsden County, Florida bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, 2021 at P.O.B. LESS PART TO D.O.T. PER OR 162 P 48 IN SECTION BY: ______10:00 a.m. 17-1N-2W. Ann Marie Presnell, Deputy Clerk 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 Dated this 28th Day of April, 2021 PARCEL ID NUMBER: 4-17-1N-2W-0000-00121-0400 NICHOLAS THOMAS Clerk of the Circuit Court Name in which assessed: Sandra Jackson Darden Gadsden County, Florida BY: ______Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Ann Marie Presnell, Deputy Clerk Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Municipal Point Capital LP, the 2021 at 10:00 a.m. holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of Dated this 28th Day of April, 2021 issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NICHOLAS THOMAS it was assessed are as follows: Clerk of the Circuit Court Gadsden County, Florida CERTIFICATE NO: 254 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, TLOA of Florida, LLC, the holder BY: ______of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to Ann Marie Presnell, Deputy Clerk DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 847 P 509 OR 273 P 807 be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 OR 409 P 54 LOT 9 BLK A, COUNTRY MEADOWS. the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2-26-3N-2W-0201-0000A-0090 CERTIFICATE NO: 1556 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2019 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Name in which assessed: Cathy S Johnson DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 712 P 1026 OR 712 P 1024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Municipal Point Capital LP, Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. OR 712 P 1022 OR 712 P 1020-CORR Q/CLAIM OR 688 P 1997 the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the OR 686 P 455 OR 571 P 1584; OR 455 P 1525. DB 89 P 323 LOT a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest 7 BLOCK X IN BURMAH HEIGHTS year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, 2021 at in which it was assessed are as follows: 10:00 a.m. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 3-01-2N-4W-0860-0000X-0070 CERTIFICATE NO: 2418 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2019 Dated this 28th Day of April, 2021 Name in which assessed: Gary W Bailey, E Lamar Bailey, and NICHOLAS THOMAS Earnestine B Priester DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 600 P 1615 OR 558 Clerk of the Circuit Court P 480 COMM AT SEC OF N1/2 OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SW Gadsden County, Florida Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. 1/4 AND RUN S 89 DEG 06 MIN 49 SEC W 115 FT, S 28 DEG BY: ______Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the 27 MIN 11 SEC E 241 FT, S 01 DEG 04 MIN 14 SEC E 12.50 Ann Marie Presnell, Deputy Clerk property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest FT, N 88 DEG 55 MIN 46 S SEC E 132.06 FT TO A POINT OF 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, 2021 at CURVE, THENCE SW/LY ALONG CURV CURVE FOR AN 10:00 a.m. ARC DISTANCE OF 41.83 FT TO BEGIN AND RUN ALON ALONG SAID CURVE FOR AN ARC DISTANCE OF 41.02 FT, Dated this 28th Day of April, 2021 S 56 DEG 13 MIN 11 SEC W 155.99 FT, S 20 DEG 39 MIN 57 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NICHOLAS THOMAS SEC E 514.80 FT, N 72 DEG 04 MIN 36 SEC E 175 FT, N 18 Clerk of the Circuit Court DEG 50 MIN 51 SEC W 562.43 FT TO THE POB. OR 333 P Gadsden County, Florida 1; IN SECT. 4-1S-4W. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, IDE Technologies, Inc, the holder BY: ______of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to Ann Marie Presnell, Deputy Clerk PARCEL ID NUMBER: 6-04-1S-4W-0000-00323-0100 be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 the description of the property, and the names in which it was Name in which assessed: Ethel C Whitehead, Densyl W assessed are as follows: Fletcher and Suzanne W Holley

CERTIFICATE NO: 425 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2019 Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 736 P 1130; DB 111 P 374- the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the BEGIN 23 FT S & 202.5 FT W OF NEC OF SW1/4 OF SW 1/4 highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, OF NW1/4, RUN S 50 FT, E 100 FT, N 50 FT, W 100 FT TO THE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, TLOA of Florida, LLC, the holder 2021 at 10:00 a.m. P.O.B. IN SECTION 35-3N-2W. of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, Dated this 28th Day of April, 2021 PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2-35-3N-2W-0000-00233-0700 the description of the property, and the names in which it was NICHOLAS THOMAS assessed are as follows: Clerk of the Circuit Court

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Gadsden County, Florida Glenda McPherson, Deputy Clerk BY: ______NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 Ann Marie Presnell, Deputy Clerk 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Gene Opheim, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL are as follows: CIRCUIT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA CERTIFICATE NO: 984 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2015 CASE NO. 2021 CA 0341 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Arduster House Jr, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 754 P 1436 LOTS 20 AND BETTY J. HOLLOMAN, be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, 21 IN BLOCK D RODDENBERRY ADDITION. FURTHER DESC’D Plaintiff, the description of the property, and the names in which it was AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SEC OF LOT 21 BEING 252 v. assessed are as follows: FT FROM THE SEC OF LOT DEEDED C A GRANDING APRIL 20. ESTATE OF RICHARD JORDAN; 1908, AND RUNNING NORTH 164 FT; WEST 190 FT; SOUTH 164 ESTATE OF PECOLA JORDAN and CERTIFICATE NO: 8 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2014 FT; EAST 190 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 169 P 254 BEGIN AT PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2-04-3N-6W-0510-0000D-0200 parties claiming by, through, under, A PT ON E SIDE OF A GRADED ROAD, SAID POINT BEING or against them, 1352.16 FT N AND 557.33 FT E OF SWC OF E ½ OF LOT 2, Name in which assessed: Heirs of W. A. Runkle and Christopher Defendants. RUN S 85 DEG 58 MIN E 159 FT., S 29 DEG 44 MIN W ALONG A Runkle FENCE LINE 417.56 FT., N 07 DEG 23 MIN E ON E/LY SIDE OF NOTICE OF ACTION A GRADED ROAD 376.88 FT TO POB. IN SECTION 35-4N-4W. Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. TO: ESTATE OF RICHARD JORDAN; and the ESTATE OF Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the PECOLA JORDAN, unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, PARCEL ID NUMBER: 1-35-4N-4W-0000-00313-0500 property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, 2021 at against them. Name in which assessed: Almos House and Teretha G House 10:00 a.m. C/O Arduster House Jr YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Complaint for Tax Deed Quiet Title Dated this 13th Day of January, 2021 on the following property Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. NICHOLAS THOMAS in Gadsden County, Florida: Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the Clerk of the Circuit Court Gadsden County Parcel ID No. [2-15-3N-4W-0000-00222-1600] property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest Gadsden County, Florida bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, 2021 at BY: ______A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF 10:00 a.m. Glenda McPherson, Deputy Clerk THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP-3-NORTH, Dated this 22nd Day of January, 2021 RANGE-4-WEST, GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING NICHOLAS THOMAS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS Clerk of the Circuit Court AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT A FOUND IRON PIPE (3/4) Gadsden County, Florida INCH MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LANDS AS BY: ______NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED DESCRIBED IN OFFICAL RECORDS BOOK 172, PAGE 41 Glenda McPherson, Deputy Clerk OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, AND RUN; 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Gene Opheim, the holder of the THENCE WEST 153.68 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be (RLS #3031) FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM SAID issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE WEST 144.60 TO description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed A CONCRETE MONUMENT (RLS #3031) ON THE EASTERLY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED are as follows: RIGHT-OF WAY BOUNDARY OF ROD SHAW ROAD; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST ALONG NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Gene Opheim, the holder of CERTIFICATE NO: 1295 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2017 SAID RIGHT-OF WAY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 196.20 the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT (RLS #3031) ON THE be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 134 P 145 BEGIN AT A SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY OF A 25.00 FOOT the description of the property, and the names in which it was PT ON THE E SIDE OF A COUNTY ROAD, SAID PT BEING 49.5 ROAD KNOWN AS JORDAN ROAD; assessed are as follows: FT E OF SWC OF SECTION 16, RUN S 88 DEG 24 MIN E 240.5 THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY FT., N 1 DEG 36 MIN E 363.7 FT., N 89 DEG W 246 FT TO SAID BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 136.65 FEET TO A CONCRETE CERTIFICATE NO: 53 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2018 ROAD, S 0 DEG 44 MIN W ALONG SAID ROAD 361.17 FT TO MONUMENT (RLS #3031), THENCE SOUTH 196.00 FOOT TO POB. LESS S1/2 PER OR 241 P 483. IN SECTION 16-2N-3W. THE POINT OF BEGINNING. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: DB VVV, P. 514 TRACT 7, TORREYA HTS., LESS 10 FT. OFF E. SIDE PARCEL ID NUMBER: 3-16-2N-3W-0000-00332-0700 has been filed against you and others, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, PARCEL ID NUMBER: 1-33-4N-6W-0020-00000-2462 Name in which assessed: Henry Zeigler or the Estate of Henry if any, to it on FRANK S. SHAW IV, ESQUIRE, SMITH, Zeigler THOMPSON, SHAW, COLÓN & Name in which assessed: Estate of F. D. Bailey, Temple C. Bailey, POWER, P.A., Plaintiff’s attorneys, 3520 Thomasville Road, Fourth Rebecca N. Bailey Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. Floor, Tallahassee, Florida Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the 32309-3469, no more than thirty (30) days from the first publication Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest date of this Notice of Action, Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, 2021 at and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest 10:00 a.m. on Plaintiff’s attorneys or bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, 2021 at immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against 10:00 a.m. you for the relief demanded in the Dated this 13th Day of January, 2021 complaint or petition. Dated this 6th Day of January, 2021 NICHOLAS THOMAS NICHOLAS THOMAS Clerk of the Circuit Court DATED this 25 DAY OF June, 2021. Clerk of the Circuit Court Gadsden County, Florida (Seal) Gadsden County, Florida BY: ______Nicholas Thomas - Clerk of the Circuit BY: ______Glenda McPherson, Deputy Clerk By: Pam Carter Glenda McPherson, Deputy Clerk 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 Deputy Clerk 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 Gadsden County Courthouse 10 E Jefferson Street Quincy, FL 32351 4t; 6/3,6/10,6/17,6/24 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Gene Opheim, the holder of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Gene Opheim, the holder of following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the CIRCUIT be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA the description of the property, and the names in which it was are as follows: CASE NO.: 20-CA-000589 assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO: 1286 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2018 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, CERTIFICATE NO: 171 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2018 Plaintiff, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: BEGIN 60 FT S OF NEC OF vs, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 872 P 569 OR 871 P 1929 LOT 166, ORIGINAL QUINCY, RUN S 60 FT, W 150, N 60 FT & E NANCY L. BROWN; et al OR 838 P 1478 OR 655 P 1442 OR 515 P 1060 LOT 6, BLOCK 150 FT TO POB. OR 367 P 1657 OR 395 P 1917 Defendants. B, FOREST HILLS. OR 355 P 492. OR 367 P 63 OR 407 P 563 OR 409 P 449 LESS PART PER OR 411 P 1542. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 3-07-2N-3W-0730-00000-1661 NOTICE OF SALE

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2-08-3N-2W-0153-0000B-0060 Name in which assessed: Heirs of Katie Mae Brown c/o Jessie NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Summary Gilbert Judgment of Foreclosure entered on May 13, 2021, in the above- Name in which assessed: John Eric Neely captioned action, the following property situated in Gadsden Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. County, Florida, described as: Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the LOT 9, SUMPTER RIDGE SUBDIVISION, AS PER MAP OR Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 90 OF property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, 2021 at THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA, bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN MANUFACTURED HOME, 10:00 a.m. SERIAL NO. FLHML3N177326748A/B THAT IS PERMANENTLY Dated this 6th Day of January, 2021 AFFIXED TO THE PREMISES. Dated this 13th Day of January, 2021 NICHOLAS THOMAS Property Address: 190 Sumpter Ridge Road, Midway, FL 32343. NICHOLAS THOMAS Clerk of the Circuit Court (the “Property”) Clerk of the Circuit Court Gadsden County, Florida Shall be sold by the Clerk of Court on the 5th day of August, Gadsden County, Florida BY: ______2021, in person, beginning at 11:00am (EST), at the Gadsden BY: ______Glenda McPherson, Deputy Clerk County Courthouse, South Door, 10 E. Jefferson St., Quincy, Glenda McPherson, Deputy Clerk 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 Florida 32351, to the highest bidder, for cash, after giving notice 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 as required by section 45.031, Florida Statutes. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED The Court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Gene Opheim, the holder of the If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Gene Opheim, the holder of following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be in order to participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed contact the Office of Court Administration at (850) 577-4401, or at the description of the property, and the names in which it was are as follows: the Leon County Courthouse, Room 225, 301 S. Monroe Street, assessed are as follows: Tallahassee, FL 32301 within 2 working days of receipt of a notice CERTIFICATE NO: 2182 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2017 compelling you to appear at a court proceeding; if you are hearing CERTIFICATE NO: 448 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2018 or voice impaired, call 711. The ADA Coordinator for the courts in DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 771 P 1279 OR 579 P 550 Leon County is Doug Smith. He may be reached at (850) 577-4444 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 518 P 682 OR 365 P 333 OR 564 P 730 COMM AT NEC AND RUN S 89 DEG 09 MIN 49 or through the Florida Relay Service, TDD at 1-800-955-8771. LOT 7, DOGTOWN ACRES RECORDED SUBDV., PER PLAT SEC W 478 FT, S 16 DEG 19 MIN 49 SEC W 674.9 FT, S 22 DEG The address for the Office of Court Administration is: Leon County BOOK 2 P 47. 11 MIN 49 SEC W 207.53 FT, S 34 DEG 12 MIN 29 SEC E 337.34 Courthouse, 301 S. Monroe Street, Room 225, Tallahassee, FL FT TO BEGIN. S 34 DEG 12 MIN 29 SEC E 150 FT, S 62 DEG 32301. In all other counties in the circuit please contact the Clerk PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2-03-3N-3W-0335-00000-0070 01 MIN 02 SEC W 150 FT, N 34 DEG 12 MIN 29 SEC W 150 FT, of the Circuit Court’s office and ask for the ADA Coordinator. The N 62 DEG 011 MIN 02 SEC E 150 FT TO POB. OR 300 P 1290 Clerk’s number is included on each county page. Name in which assessed: Earnest Cloud IN SECT. 2-1N-5W WITNESS my hand and seal of this court on May 18, 2021. NICHOLAS THOMAS Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 4-02-1N-5W-0000-00114-0800 Clerk of the Circuit Court Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the Pam Carter property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest Name in which assessed: Eric Davis, Aretha Ward, and Brian Ward CLERK bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, 2021 at Deputy Clerk 10:00 a.m. Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. Copies to: Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the Suzanne Delaney, Storey Law Group, P.A., 3670 Maguire Blvd., Dated this 13th Day of January, 2021 property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32803 Thomas Brown, 1014 E. South St., NICHOLAS THOMAS bidder at the courthouse door on the 4th Day of August, 2021 at Apt. 6, Orlando, FL 32801 Clerk of the Circuit Court 10:00 a.m. Nancy L. Brown, 190 Sumpter Rd., Midway, FL 32343 Gadsden County, Florida Bowles Roofing Company clo Donald G. Bowles, Jr., RA, 5891 BY: ______SE 78th Street, Ocala, FL 34472 Glenda McPherson, Deputy Clerk Dated this 6th Day of January, 2021 2t: 6/3, 6/10 4t: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 NICHOLAS THOMAS Clerk of the Circuit Court Gadsden County, Florida BY: ______www.gadsdencountytimes.com Thursday, June 3, 2021, Page 17 Gadsden County Times Community News Quincy author publishes devotional Bible study book Ashley Hunter and encouragement for Linton, this study is [email protected] despair. I want others to intentionally written for experience the same!” readers to deepen their A Quincy author, Trees of Righteousness: relationship with Jesus pastor, and founder of a Living and Lasting Christ, gain a fresh local ministry recently Evidence of God was understanding of who published a Christian published by WestBow they are in Him, and devotional and study Press, a division of the discover the incredible book. Thomas Nelson and resources available Laura J. Wells-Linton Zondervan publishing through Him. hopes that her newly company. Wells-Linton is the published book, Trees of Wells-Linton’s cofounder of the Quincy- Righteousness: Living studybook offers based ChristTown and Lasting Evidence Biblically-based lessons Ministries, Inc., a of God, will offer life- that the author hopes ministry that she founded changing lessons that will motivate readers to with her late husband, will motivate readers to cultivate a deeper walk encouragement! We need Pastor Bob Wells, in face their fears, overcome with the Lord. light to shine into our 2002. adversity and walk with The book encourages lives and displace our ChristTown Ministries the Lord. the reader to read darkness! Jesus, the very serves men in the Big “For years, my heart scripture and respond to Living Word of God, is Bend community by has had a deep desire to questions that will aim to that Light!” Wells-Linton helping them overcome write Bible studies that provide insight into well- says.” In this book, I addictions and teaching would make a difference known Biblical stories, present the Word of God Christ-centered living. in people’s lives - spiritual scenarios, and in a manner that would Since her husband, Bob providing them an avenue the reader’s own life. cause people to encounter moved to heaven in 2016, for discovery of life- “We are currently Jesus personally. Readers Wells-Linton has been changing truths,” says in an unprecedented will know and experience serving as ChristTown’s Trees of Righteousness: Living and Lasting Evidence Wells-Linton. “I have time of uncertainty. His love, His power, pastor and director. of God experienced hopelessness Hopelessness, fear, His peace…His very Trees of Righteousness: replaced with hope, depression, and presence.” Living and Lasting and Barnes & Noble’s mourning replaced with discontent are rampant. According to Wells- Evidence of God is online stores. comfort, joy for my grief, We need hope and available from Amazon Midway councilwoman graduates from Leadership Academy course

Gadsden County Times Elected Municipal participants’ ability officials on the intricacies of municipal [email protected] Officials program. to connect and work government in a effectively with others. cost-effective manner, the Institute The City of Midway announced today Developed in 2013, Class participants took for Elected Municipal Officials program that Councilwoman NanDrycka King it focuses entirely an assessment ahead of grew out of a partnership between Albert, District 3, recently graduated on leadership and is the class to assess their the Florida League of Cities and the from the Leadership Academy, a reserved for those skill sets. During the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of course from the Florida League of municipal officials course, attendees learn Government. Cities’ Institute for Elected Municipal who have successfully their scores, interpret the Today, the Institute for Elected Officials, a premier educational completed the program’s characteristics of each Municipal Officials offers multiple program designed specifically for first two courses. component and learn how levels of training, with each designed Florida’s elected municipal officials. The two-day course to apply this information specifically for municipal officials of Midway’s Councilwoman NanDrycka was facilitated by Scott through case King Albert’s driving force, she says, is Paine, Ph.D., Florida studies. a quote by Maya Angelou: “Nothing League of Cities Because of will work unless you do.” director of leadership CITY OF MIDWAY the course’s The Leadership Academy course development and COUNCILWOMAN NANDRYCKA KING collaborative is the third level of training offered education. ALBERT environment through the League’s Institute for It revolved around an Tourist Development Council assessment that details in which challenges Meeting Notice and best practices are The Gadsden County Tourist Development Council (TDC) will shared, graduates were hold a Budget Workshop on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 4 p.m. in Please join the Board of Directors & Staff the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners Meeting given access to new Chambers 9 B East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351 “tools” for addressing of leadership challenges and Due to the restrictions on gatherings resulting from the finding solutions to local COVID-19 virus, this meeting may be viewed by accessing the problems. Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners Facebook Community & Economic Development Page, facebook.com/GadsdenCountyBOCC. Virtual meeting “Communities aren’t access details will be posted to the Gadsden County website, static, and neither is gadsdencountyfl.gov. Organization of Gadsden County, Inc. municipal government. They’re constantly Anyone wishing to speak on agenda items or non-agenda items should schedule or notify the Public Information Office before Masks Required On Saturday, June 12, 2021 moving, changing and attending the meeting and will be asked to follow the Gadsden growing, which means County Public Meetings Citizens Access Guidelines. Public for the our local leaders must do comment for Commission meetings can be submitted via email the same,” said Florida to [email protected] until noon on June League of Cities President 7, 2021. Comments submitted after the deadline but before the Tony Ortiz, commissioner meeting will be added to the official record, but the TDC cannot th guarantee that Members and staff will have adequate time to for the City of Orlando. review comments before the meeting. 40 Annual Meeting “I applaud this class of graduates for taking the In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons Plan to attend the Membership Meeting/Brunch initiative to do just that needing assistance in obtaining any information from the County by participating and or virtually attending the public meeting should contact the Gadsden County Public Information by calling 850-875-8671 or Beginning at 9:00 am in the gymnasium of successfully completing emailing [email protected] at least 2 hours before the the League’s Leadership meeting. Academy I. It’s because Crossroad Academy Charter School of dedicated local leaders If a person decides to appeal any decision by the Tourist like them that we’re Development Council with respect to any matter considered at 470 Strong Road ~ Quincy, Florida such public meeting. In that case, he/she will need a record of the building stronger cities proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure day by day.” that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record To RSVP, call 850-627-7656 before 2:00 p.m. on June 11, 2021. Created 30 years ago includes testimony and evidence to which the appeal is to be King Features Weekly Service to educate newly elected heard. May 31, 2021

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Oriana Plummer “I didn’t make as much as I thought I would, but I customization of the car, giving them front-row [email protected] did make something,” said White. “It’s a great thing accessibility. The residents of Gadsden County recently gathered when you’re working with good people because Chris Baker, the owner of a car in the show, for a day of family fun, food and entertainment at although we purchased vendor spaces last year, we described the day’s atmosphere as one that ‘fosters a Derrick’s Custom Car and Bike Show, which was were able to come back and be a part of everything healthy and safe environment for everyone in the held at Quincy’s Business Park on May 16. this year.” community.’ The event lasted from noon until 8 p.m. The Gadsden County Health Department set up “Today’s event promotes a family environment A plethora of businesses were showcased, from camp next to the entry line to advertise and distribute with non-violent relations,” said Baker. “It is very food and drink items to clothing and accessories. COVID-19 vaccines; according to the Facebook positive for men and their children to relate and it Many of the business owners practiced social page for the event, 200 vaccines were available to the also brings the community together to have distancing and enforced masks within the designated public. somewhere outside of the club to gather and express pop-up shopping areas. Security and police officers assisted during the themselves.” The vendors occupied one side of the park, while entire duration of the show. Derrick Butler, the founder of Derick’s Custom the stage and custom show lured visitors on the other Social media promotion and physical visual aids Car and Bike Show, has been putting on this custom side. were implemented throughout Joe Adams route to car show for over 19 years. A significant number of vendors expressed their help drivers traveling from all over. “This event is enormous for the community. I came gratitude for being involved with this community Custom shops and vehicle owners popped open up with this idea many years ago and it was mainly to event. their doors, conducted some external cleaning and bring the businesses and community together to Henry White, owner of Joe Joe’s Daiquiris, said acclimated their custom rides to their designated enjoy each other. All of the businesses in town are that it was a blessing to be able to operate amid the placement for the show. making money and everyone is having fun, it’s just a many unforeseen changes COVID-19 brought for Kids dancing to the many sources of music from great impact for the community. The people are small business owners. each car, while capturing moments with smartphones having a good time and that is why we’re all here, “ and video cameras. said Butler. Many of the vehicle owners interacted with the In loving memory of children and adults by sharing information about the Alice L Akery

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We Love you & miss you! PHOTO BY ORIANA PLUMMER Chris Baker (pictured) is the owner of one of the cars that was on display during the car show in Quincy, on From Children & Grandchildren…. May 16. Baker described the annual event as one that brought people together, and gives an outlet for youth to interact with positive male figures in the community.

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