WWW.GADCOTIMES.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020, PAGE 1A GADSDEN COUNTYGADSDEN SCHOOLCOUNTY T DISTRICTIMES BUS ROUTES, 14A-17A Gadsden artists wins award, 20A Thursday, August 27, 2020 Vol. 119, No. 35 u Two Sections 50 cents Judge: Mask mandate is constitutional What do you think? Second Judicial Circuit Court judge rules county can require face coverings in public places, businesses What do you think about Second Judicial Circuit Court Judge David Frank’s By SCOTT J. BRYAN legal. county alleging its mandatory dents the miniscule inconve- ruling on Gadsden County’s The Gadsden County Times On Monday night, Second face covering mandate violat- nience of wearing a mask and mandatory mask cover- Judicial Circuit Court Judge ed his constitutional rights. saving lives,” Frank wrote in ing ordinance being legal? A local judge has ruled David Frank ruled against a “At the end of the day, com- his ruling. “They chose saving Email Letters to the Editor Gadsden County’s manda- Gadsden County resident, missioners were asked to to [email protected]. tory face covering mandate is Gerald Carroll, who sued the choose between sparing resi- See MASK/Page 11A QUINCY GADSDEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Trial date set Principal: ‘It will take for chief’s grace and compassion’ lawsuit By SCOTT J. BRYAN The Gadsden County Times A trial date has been set for a discrim- ination lawsuit Þ led by Quincy’s police chief against the city of Quincy. On Monday, Second Ju- dicial Circuit Court Judge David Frank set a jury tri- al date for June 14, 2021. In June 2019, Quincy Police Chief Glenn Sapp, who is Black, Þ led a law- suit against the city of Quincy, alleging discrimi- nation and retaliation. GLENN Sapp alleges in the law- SAPP suit he was discriminated by his race by former City Manager Mi- chael Wade and former Quincy commis- sioner Daniel McMillian. Sapp’s lawsuit See TRIAL/Page 11A Commissioners move forward Photos by SCOTT J. BRYAN/The Gadsden County Times James A. Shanks Middle School fourth-grade math and science teacher Keyunna Thomas hangs up a on solar project poster in her classroom Tuesday morning. City leaders pick companies to complete Public schools prepare for students amid COVID-19 pandemic engineering for $3.7 million project By SCOTT J. BRYAN Now, nearly six The Gadsden County Times months later, Gads- By SCOTT J. BRYAN den County alone has The Gadsden County Times hen asked more than 2,200 CO- about the VID-19 cases and 30 Quincy City Commissioners took the reopening deaths, and Florida has next step toward completing a solar ar- of public eclipsed the 600,000 ray project Aug. 19 when they unani- Wschools next week in mark of coronavirus- mously hired a design en- Gadsden County, Roger infected residents. gineer. Milton thinks back Despite the dramati- Commissioners vot- to the heady days of cally different numbers, ed 4-0 during a special March – when about Gov. Ron DeSantis meeting to hire Florida 50 people in Florida and Florida Commis- Solar Utilities and Hof- had tested positive sioner of Education stadter and Associates to for COVID-19 and the have mandated schools complete the city’s $3.7 state mandated pub- reopen brick-and-mor- million, 1.3 megawatt so- lic schools close their tar operations. A Leon lar project. Commissioner JACK doors for fear of the County judge ruled James A. Shanks Middle School Þ fth-grade Keith Dowdell was absent MCLEAN JR. coronavirus’ unchecked teacher Sharita Baker prepares a story web for from the meeting. spread. See SCHOOLS/Page 12A her classroom. Quincy City Manager Jack McLean Jr. said the two businesses will work See SOLAR/Page 11A Copyright 2020 THANKYOU MUSTREAD VISITONLINE The Gadsden County Times Thank you, Bobby Boatright, Scott J. Bryan column: A political Join the more than 4,000 followers on The for subscribing to comeback portends good things for Gadsden County Times’ Facebook page. The Gadsden County Times Gadsden County. Page 4A Visit our website at www.gadcotimes.com PAGE 2A, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 WWW.GADCOTIMES.COM GADSDEN COUNTY TIMES OBITUARIES FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK Wayne Dudley ton; granddaughters, Sherry Jackson (Jean Thomas “Wayne” Jacey Broadway (Tra- Douze) and Shiromania vis) and Payton T. Scott; Jackson; mother, Hat- Serving students meals will Dudley, 80, passed away Wednesday, Aug. great-grandchildren, tie McMillian; sisters, 12, 2020, in Jackson Carson and Camp. He Mary Robinson, Diane Hospital. is also survived by nu- McMillian, Veverly Nel- Wayne was born merous special nieces son (Willie) and Shonda include extra safety precautions March 13, 1940, in and nephews. O’Neal (Sean); brothers, Rocky Creek. He lived Graveside services Jerome McMillian, Dar- for Wayne were 11:30 ryl McMillian (Angela) in Marianna, Panama ear Parents: You want the n Personal Protective Equip- a.m. Tuesday, Aug. and Anthony McMil- City and best for your students, and ment (PPE): Our School Food 18, 2020, at Riverside lian; 17 grandchildren; Tallahas- so do we. The Gadsden Service team will wear masks and Cemetery with Pastor and a host of other sor- D see, and County School Food Service Pro- gloves when preparing food and Gary Gable ofÞ ciating. rowing relatives and his last gram has proudly served the Gads- interacting with our students. In lieu of ß owers, do- friends. years were den County community for years. While waiting in line to receive and nations can be made He was preceded in spent liv- Like you, we understand that this pay for school meals, face coverings to Cypress Grove As- death by his father, ing on year will be like no other. We would or face shields will be required by sembly of God (3250 Cleveland Jackson; Lake like to share a few things that School Food Service workers and Cypress Grove Road, son, Jerry Octavious Talquin, we’re doing to welcome students students. Grand Ridge, FL Jackson; and brother, where he spent many back and contribute to a safe and n Cleaning, Sanitizing and Dis- 32442), Covenant Care Larry McMillian. hours Þ shing at his fa- healthy school environment. infecting: The School Food Service vorite spots. He was a (4540 Lafayette St., From the very beginning of program will introduce newly Services were en- butcher by trade and Suite G, Marianna, FL the coronavirus pandemic, enhanced cleaning proce- trusted to Reed & Hall worked in the grocery 32446), or Emerald the Gadsden County School dures. Highly touched sur- Mortuary Corp, 116 W. business until his re- Coast Hospice (3015 Board has helped our schools faces and high-trafÞ c areas Jefferson St. in Quincy. tirement. Wayne was an Jefferson St., Marian- navigate these never-before- will be cleaned frequently avid FSU fan. He loved na, FL 32446). imagined circumstances with professional-grade prod- singing gospel music Marianna Chapel Paul Williams by ensuring the safety and ucts proven effective against with his family in the Funeral Home were Paul Williams Sr., 91, well-being of our students. viruses. group “Singing Regals” in charge of arrange- of Quincy, departed We have created a systematic n Social Distancing Mea- and was a member of ments. this life Saturday, Aug. and comprehensive approach ROGER sures: When students eat Cypress Grove Assem- Expressions of sym- 22, 2020, in Quincy. to the way we’ll serve our MILTON in our cafeterias, they’ll Þ nd bly of God. Wayne’s pathy may be submit- Visitation will be Gadsden County families. seating, ß oor markings and greatest love was his ted online at www.mar- 2:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, With appropriate tools and tech- other space conÞ gurations that pro- grandchildren, family, iannachapelfh.com. Aug. 28, 2020, at Wil- niques that strictly follow local, mote social distancing. We’ll also be nieces, nephews, and liams Funeral Home. A state and federal guidelines, our working closely with the school on his special dog, “Ace.” Jerry Jackson celebration of life will be team proactively supports the fol- the number of students that are in He was preceded in Jerry Earl Jackson, 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. lowing. the cafeteria at a single time. death by his parents, 63, was born on April 29, 2020, at Sunnyvale n Extensive training: Prior to Eating meals with friends at John L. Dudley and 27, 1957, and passed Cemetery in Quincy. the Þ rst day of work and through- schools is an important part of ev- Daisy M. Dudley; his away on Monday, Aug. Williams Funeral out the school year, all School Food ery student’s day. We’re committed brother, Douglas L. 10, 2020, in Tallahas- Home of Quincy will Service employees will attend exten- to serving healthy, nutritious meals Dudley; and his sister, see. provide the service for sive COVID-19 safety precautions that you expect in a safe, welcom- Helen D. Traylor. Graveside services the Williams family. and food safety training. ing environment. The road ahead is Wayne is survived were Saturday, Aug. n Daily Pre-Shift Health sure to have twists and turns, but by his daughter, Anita 15, 2020, at Oak Grove Buddy Williams Screening: School Food Service as we navigate it together, we’ll con- Broughton (Russell); Cemetery in Mt. Pleas- Wyndell “Buddy” staff members will regularly report tinue to put the health and safety of mother of his daughter, ant. Williams, of Quincy, on their health, and we’ll conduct your student above all else. Wilma H. Black; sis- Jerry leaves to cher- passed away Aug. 7, daily temperature checks for our If you have any questions or con- ter, Clemey Parramore ish his memories the 2020, in Glendale, Ariz.