JeffersonFriday, May 24, Journal2019 Vol. 12 number 43 county 75¢ +tax ECBPUBLISHING . COM “I wish we had this kind of reception when I came home from Vietnam.” WelcomeWelcomeHonor Flight brings HomeHomehome vet ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, May 18, 2019 Honor Flight veteran Allen Below was welcomed back home from his daylong trip to Washington, DC. He is pictured here with his wife Vickie. Debbie Snapp in Washington, DC. ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County resident Allen Below was one of the veterans A “Welcome Home” welcomed home by his wife reception was held for the Vickie and other county returning veterans of this year’s residents, including the Robert Honor Flight on Saturday Roddy family, American Legion evening, May 18, at the Post 49 Commander Ken Tallahassee Airport. Faircloth, Ray Holland and other The Flight-line Hangar was friends and family. ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, May 18, 2019 filled to capacity and When he arrived home from Jefferson County resident Allen Below was one of the Honor Flight veterans wel- overflowing into the parking his daylong trip to Washington, comed home by his wife Vickie and other county residents. Pictured, from left to right, area with well-wishers showing DC and plane flight, he teared are: American Legion member Ray Holland, Post 49 Commander Ken Faircloth, and Allen support to the 68 returning up with joy. “I wish we and Vickie Below. See HONOR FLIGHT page 3 heroes after their very long day Danny Monroe Cherry Street set for upgrade passes away Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Daniel “Danny” Monroe III, a lifetime Jefferson County resident who served in public service for many years, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, at the age of 88. A fifth generation Floridian and Jefferson County native, Monroe served 27 years on the Jefferson County Planning Commission and eight years on the Jefferson County Commission. As a planner, Monroe was part of the group that formulated the county's original comprehensive plan, a document that guides local zoning and land- use decisions and that gained state recognition for its thoroughness and the high standards that it set. ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Lazaro Aleman, May 23, 2019 As a planner, Monroe was also involved in the formulation of the county's development code and Lazaro Aleman upgraded a couple of years ago. served during the contentious years of the Texaco- ECB Publishing, Inc. See MONROE page 3 City Manager Steve Wingate and Josh Baxley, of Dewberry Engineering, Inc., briefed the council City officials have set their sights on improving on the proposal on Tuesday evening, May 7. the section of Cherry Street between Dogwood and The two explained that the improvements, Monticello News Pearl streets. which would be done on the east side of the street, The idea, as discussed at a recent Monticello would entail making the sidewalk ADA compliant closed for City Council meeting, is to make the area mirror and adding brick pavers, potted trees, benches, See CHERRY STREET page 3 Memorial Day the north side of Dogwood Street, which itself was In honor of those who served our great country and gave their lives for the United States and its Monticello News State money sought citizens during times of war, will for A-Building and high school gym be closing our office on Monday, May 27. Because of this, the submission deadline for our Lazaro Aleman expressed support for applications indicated that the county's match paper has been moved up to Friday, May 24, no ECB Publishing, Inc. seeking grant funding to continue would be $250,000, which money later than 10 a.m. the restoration of the Monticello he said would come from the fine Our news office will also remain open past our Jefferson County officials High School A-Building and for and forfeiture fund. This fund usual closing time on Friday in order to recently approved separate the renovation of the old high gets its money as a percentage of accommodate the updated deadline. resolutions in support of requests school gym on Water Street. The every traffic citation written As always, news staff can be reached at our for state funding for latter is a project of the recently within the county. office located directly off the Monticello improvements to two historic formed Police Athletic League The fine and forfeiture fund Courthouse Circle, or by calling our office at (850) buildings of interest to various (PAL). currently holds about $140,000, 997-3568. members of the community. Reams didn't disclose the which is far short of the $250,000 Monticello News wishes a wonderful Memorial The resolutions, which Clerk amounts of the two grants being needed. The reason for See MONEY page 3 Day weekend to our readers! of Court Kirk Reams prepared, sought. But for the A-Building, he INSIDE Did you VIEWPOINTS....................................................................2 TV WEEKLY.....................................................................10 OBITUARIES.....................................................................4 FOOD, FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT.............................11 know? Weather COMMUNITY NEWS......................................................4-6 NATIONAL BOATING SAFETY WEEK..........................12 The Earth experiences for this CRIME...............................................................................7 FARM & OUTDOORS.....................................................13 over 50,000 ON THE MAP.....................................................................8 MEMORIAL DAY........................................................14-15 weekend earthquakes a year HISTORY...........................................................................9 CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS.............................................16 2 • JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL • FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 Viewpoints & Opinions Reporter's Corner: Just outside your comfort zone When was the last time you tried something new? giving yourself new experiences that could help some extra time to really enjoy the drive, rather than Not just a new dish at your favorite restaurant or stretch the spaces of your brain and body's “comfort sliding into the office parking lot like a NASCAR a new radio station on the drive to work, but zone.” driver...) or watch a new TV show this evening and something completely new. You may also get to know yourself better. discover new stories. Throughout life, most How often have you used the excuse of, “I'm just You can even turn your usual experiences into people end up in ruts – I know not athletic,” or “I don't like [insert type of food],” or new ones. I have. “I'm not an art enthusiast” in order to not go and try Instead of hitting the gym, trying a yoga class; I take the same route to and out that new ethnic restaurant, get involved with a instead of going to the grocery store, visit a local from the office every day, I community sports team or visit that new art gallery farmer's market for your dinner's salad greens; instead choose from the same handful show? of going alone to your usual studying location, Ashley Hunter of restaurant options for lunch By trying something new and venturing outside organize a group study session and bring friends or (or pack the same three planned the box of your normal routine and behavior, you classmates together. Columnist can do lunches), I listen to the same might find that you appreciate art, you enjoy All in all, the possibilities are endless and the playlist or radio station; I follow the same routine sports (even if it's just as the score-keeper), or you benefits expounding. like while getting ready for work and again as soon as I'm actually Indian lamb jalfrezi cooked with fresh In order to keep track of the new things to do this home. cilantro. summer, some people create a “Summer Bucketlist,” However, psychologists have noted that people With summertime quickly approaching, there are which is a good way to keep track of things they'd like who engage in a variety of experiences, new and old, plenty of opportunities for breaking your daily to do, accomplish or discover before the end of the are more likely to retain positive emotions and schedule or weekend mold and finding a new and summer months and I encourage those who are serious minimize negative ones, more so than people who inspiring way to spend your daylight hours. about trying new experiences to do the same! have fewer and less varied experiences. Hit the lake for some water skiing or the beach for Pull out a piece of paper, and start writing your It has also been discovered that when people try a snorkeling session. Try an airboat ride on a local summer experience goals. Want to create your own new things, their brains become just a tad bit sharper river or even just set the sprinkler up in the backyard book club? Write it down (and advertise your club and more in-tune to mental creativity and processing and play with the grandchildren. with your hometown newspaper)! Want to try out that breakthroughs. Hike in a new set of trails, go birdwatching in the blacksmithing class? Write it down! Want to attend For children, most experiences are new ecological park or stay up a few minutes later than that weekend festival? Write it down! Want to experiences; the trip to a lake (which may be same- usual and count the fireflies. skydive? Kudos to you, write it down! old for adults), is exciting and new for children, or the Not all experiences have to be for those who are Trying new things requires a bit of courage, a bit visit to a new park or a new museum are all new adventurous and outdoorsy (I'm definitely not), but of growth, a bit of thinking creatively and a bit of experiences that help children learn and develop new new adventures can be found in joining a new book vulnerability, but it will give you a sense of interests.