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150 Years of Serving the Monticello Community
INSIDEVIEWPOINTS 2OBITS 4COMMUNITY NEWS 4-6
SCHOOL 7-8LINEMANS APPRECIATION 9CHURCH 10-11CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS 12
MONTICELLONEWS
Weatherfor thisweek
Did you know?85% of plant life is found
in the ocean
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc.
A proposed city ordinance thatwould grant tax-exemptions to historicbuildings as an incentive to promptowners to preserve their structures isbeing resurrected following a longdormancy.
City Clerk Emily Anderson raisedthe issue before the Monticello HistoricDesign and Review Board at its recentquarterly meeting on Monday evening,March 26.
“It's been bogged down and put onhold,” Anderson said of the ordinance,which was first proposed about twoyears ago.
She said that she had revisited andupdated the document in light ofchanges to specific federal tax
See TAX BREAKS page 3
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc.
A newcomer to the county who is also somethingof a celebrity wants to start a wildlife rescue facilityhere that, he says. would provide an educationalexperience and also attract tourism to the area.
Jimmy Riffle, who introduced himself as one ofthe “Gator Boys” of the Animal Planet television showby the same name, pitched his idea to the JeffersonCounty Commission on Thursday evening, April 5.
Riffle told commissioners that he had been in the See GATOR BOY page 3
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc.
Repairs have begun on theexterior of the landmark brickbuilding on the northeast corner ofEast Dogwood and North Jefferson,preparatory to its rehabilitation.
The repairs follow the planapproved by the Historic DesignReview Board in early December.
The work, parts of which wereaccomplished earlier, entails theremoval of the stucco from the facadeto access, and assess, the damage to
the underlying bricks and the sourcesof leaks into the building's interior;the cleaning, repairing and/orreplacing of the damaged or missingbricks; and the repointing of the wallswherever the mortar is missing.
See FACELIFT page 3
“Gator Boy” dreams to bring animal preserve to Monticello
MONEY MATTERS
COUNTY COMMISSION
• 'Old Florida-themed' educational wildlife rescue facility
• exotic animals• animal demonstrations• educational animal shows• ecological swamp buggy tours • school field trips
Facelift forhistoricbuilding
ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Laz Aleman, April 3, 2017A work crew begins the reparation of the exterior of the historic building on the corner of Dogwood and North
Jefferson streets.
Three Warriors sign scholarshipsSPORTS
Story Courtesy of Aucilla Christian Academy
Three Aucilla Christian AcademyWarriors have committed to play sports on
the collegiate level during the next schoolyear.
Tima Finlayson will be playing golf forShorter University, a Christ-centered privatecollege in Rome, GA.
Haley Jones has committed to ride on therodeo team at Missouri Valley College, afour-year private college, affiliated with thePresbyterian (USA) Church in Marshall, MI.
See SCHOLARSHIPS page 3
Photo Courtesy of Rodeopixs.comHaley Jones, of Greenville, will be on
the Rodeo Team at Missouri Valley Col-lege.
Photo SubmittedKatie James, of Monticello, will be
rowing on the crew team at the Universityof Central Florida, in Orlando.
Photo SubmittedTima Finlayson, of Monticello, will be
on the golf team at Shorter University, inRome, GA.
Tax breaks forhistoric homespreservation?
2 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 • MONTICELLO NEWS VIEWPOINTS
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Emerald’s Gem Box...
Numerology isBad Theology
The headline read, “Biblicalprophecy claims the Rapture iscoming April 23, numerologist says.”
In what appears to bea news release, self-proclaimednumerologist DavidMeade claims, “OnApril 23, the sun andmoon will be inVirgo, as will Jupiter,which represents the
Messiah,” and this is a “unique once-in-a-century sign exactly as depictedin the 12th chapter of Revelation. Thisis our time marker.”
Meade further predicts thisalignment signifies “the Lion of thetribe of Judah,” and Planet X, alsonamed Nibiru, will appear above theearth on April 23 signaling the startof cataclysmic events also prophesiedin the book of Revelation.
This is three fakes-in-one: it isfake news, fake science, and faketheology.
Meade has predicted the end ofthe world on at least three separateoccasions: September 23, 2017,November 19, 2017, and just a fewdays ago, April 11, 2018. At somepoint you would think repeated falsepredictions about the end of theworld would cease to be newsworthy.Evidently fake news is alive andwell.
Nibiru, or Planet X as Meadeprefers to call it, is fake science.NASA has repeatedly denied theexistence of Planet X. It doesn’tappear to be on anyone’s radarscreen, but Meade’s.
And last of all, this is faketheology. Using astrology to predictfuture events and then trying tosupport that prediction with Scriptureis spurious. Astronomy is a science,astrology is a belief that the starsdictate and determine our destiny. Itis nothing less than fake religion, and
more specifically a form ofastromancy.
If you really want to know God’sintended purpose of the sun, themoon and the stars in creation(Genesis 1:14) just pick up a currentcopy of most any farmer’s almanac.You will learn more practical,astronomical facts about theseheavenly bodies reading just a fewpages in a farmer’s almanac than youwill ever glean from studying theZodiac.
When Judah lapsed into idolatry,God used Babylon to punish themand take their nation into captivity.Displaced in Babylon andquestioning whether Babylonianbeliefs and gods were more powerfulthan the Almighty One they hadtrusted, they were no doubt temptedto embrace the faith of their captors.
It is in this context that theprophet Isaiah issues a lament andrebuke of Babylonian practices.Isaiah warns, “You are wearied withyour many counsels; let now theastrologers, those who prophesy bythe stars, those who predict by thenew moons, stand up and save youfrom what will come upon you.”(Isaiah 47:13)
History tells us that theBabylonian astrologers were unableto prepare their nation for themilitary onslaught of the Medes andthe Persians who conquered Babylonin a single night. The Babylonianastrologers missed it; Isaiah nailed it.
The return of Christ will beunexpected (Matthew 24:36) and willbe universally and undeniablywitnessed (Luke 17:24). Meade willmiss it; the Bible will nail it. I’ll seeyou guys on April 24.
Gary B. King welcomescomments or questions and can bereached at [email protected] Concepts are archived atgbkcc.com.
Collector finds drugs hiddeninside Nintendo games
A Georgia collector who boughta stash of retro Nintendo games at aflea market discovered two of thecartridges were filled with packagesof drugs.
Julian Turner of Newnan posteda video to YouTube showing himexamining his day's flea market haul,which included multiple NintendoEntertainment System games fromthe 1980s.
Turner said his interest waspiqued when he noticed one of thecartridges, Rollergames, was theEuropean/Australian PAL release. Hesaid the game, and a copy of Golf,were also found to weigh about 50
percent more than they should have.Turner opened the two cartridges
and discovered they contained smallpackages of what appeared to benarcotics.
The Newnan Police Departmentopened an investigation into thediscovery and detectives said thepackages appear to have been insidethe cartridges for a very long timebefore they ended up at the market.
Turner said he was researchinghis unusual discovery and found outthat another copy of Golf purchasedby a collector a few years ago wasfound to be filled with $5,000 cash inbills that dated from 1985.
Gary B. KingGuest Columnist
Love Your NeighborAs Yourself
Matthew 22:34-40:Hearing that Jesus had silenced
the Sadducees, thePharisees got together.One of them, an expertin the law, tested himwith this question:"Teacher, which is thegreatest commandmentin the Law?" Jesusreplied: "Love theLord your God withall your heart and with
all your soul and with all your mind.”This is the first and greatestcommandment. And the second is likeit: “Love your neighbor as yourself.All the Law and the Prophets hang onthese two commandments."
Instead of writing a column thisweek, I thought I would run a story thatI read not long ago.
The Lord tells us to go out and dogood! I think this little story speaksvolumes.
God's Love ReturnedThe man slowly looked up. This
was a woman clearly accustomed to thefiner things of life. Her coat was new.She looked like that she had nevermissed a meal in her life. His firstthought was that she wanted to makefun of him, like so many others haddone before.
"Leave me alone," he growled. To his amazement, the woman
continued standing. She was smiling --her even white teeth displayed indazzling rows.
"Are you hungry?" she asked."No," he answered sarcastically.
"I've just come from dining with thepresident. Now go away."
The woman's smile became evenbroader.
Suddenly the man felt a gentlehand under his arm.
"What are you doing, lady?" theman asked angrily. "I said to leave mealone."
Just then a policeman came up. "Isthere any problem, ma'am?" he asked.
"No problem here, officer," thewoman answered. "I'm just trying toget this man to his feet. Will you helpme?"
The officer scratched his head."That's old Jack. He's been a fixturearound here for a couple of years.What do you want with him?"
"See that cafeteria over there?" sheasked. "I'm going to get him somethingto eat and get him out of the cold forawhile."
"Are you crazy, lady?" thehomeless man resisted. "I don't want togo in there!" Then he felt strong handsgrab his other arm and lift him up.
"Let me go, officer. I didn't doanything."
"This is a good deal for you, Jack,"the officer answered. "Don't blow it."
Finally, and with some difficulty,the woman and the police officer gotJack into the cafeteria and sat him at atable in a remote corner. It was themiddle of the morning, so most of thebreakfast crowd had already left andthe lunch bunch had not yet arrived.The manager strode across thecafeteria and stood by the table.
"What's going on here, officer?" heasked. "What is all this? Is this man introuble?"
"This lady brought this man in hereto be fed," the policeman answered!
"Not in here!" the manager repliedangrily. "Having a person like that hereis bad for business."
Old Jack smiled a toothless grin."See, lady. I told you so. Now if you'lllet me go. I didn't want to come here inthe first place."
The woman turned to the cafeteriamanager and smiled. "Sir, are youfamiliar with Eddy and Associates, thebanking firm down the street?"
"Of course I am," the manageranswered impatiently. "They hold theirweekly meetings in one of my banquetrooms."
"And do you make a good amountof money providing food at theseweekly meetings?"
"What business is that of yours?"
"I, sir, am Penelope Eddy,president and CEO of the company."
"Oh."The woman smiled again. "I
thought that might make a difference." She glanced at the cop who was
busy stifling a giggle. "Would you liketo join us in a cup of coffee and a meal,officer?"
"No thanks, ma'am," the officerreplied. "I'm on duty."
Then, perhaps, a cup of coffee togo?"
"Yes, ma'am. That would be verynice."
The cafeteria manager turned onhis heel. "I'll get your coffee for youright away, officer."
The officer watched him walkaway. "You certainly put him in hisplace," he said.
"That was not my intent. Believe itor not, I have a reason for all this."
She sat down at the table acrossfrom her amazed dinner guest. Shestared at him intently.
"Jack, do you remember me?"Old Jack searched her face with
his old, rheumy eyes "I think so -- Imean you do look familiar."
"I'm a little older perhaps," shesaid. "Maybe I've even filled out morethan in my younger days when youworked here, and I came through thatvery door, cold and hungry."
"Ma'am?" the officer saidquestioningly. He couldn't believe thatsuch a magnificently turned out womancould ever have been hungry.
”I was just out of college," thewoman began. "I had come to the citylooking for a job, but I couldn't findanything. Finally I was down to my lastfew cents and had been kicked out ofmy apartment. I walked the streets fordays. It was February and I was coldand nearly starving. I saw this placeand walked in on the off chance that Icould get something to eat."
Jack lit up with a smile. "Now Iremember," he said. "I was behind theserving counter. You came up andasked me if you could work forsomething to eat. I said that it wasagainst company policy."
"I know," the woman continued. "Then you made me the biggest
roast beef sandwich that I had everseen, gave me a cup of coffee, and toldme to go over to a corner table andenjoy it. I was afraid that you wouldget into trouble. Then, when I lookedover, I saw you put the price of my foodin the cash register. I knew then thateverything would be all right."
"So you started your ownbusiness?" Old Jack said.
“I got a job that very afternoon. Iworked my way up. Eventually I startedmy own business that, with the help ofGod, prospered." She opened her purseand pulled out a business card. "Whenyou are finished here, I want you to paya visit to a Mr. Lyons. He's thepersonnel director of my company. I'llgo talk to him now and I'm certain he'llfind something for you to do around theoffice." She smiled. "I think he mighteven find the funds to give you a littleadvance so that you can buy someclothes and get a place to live until youget on your feet. And if you ever needanything, my door is always opened toyou."
There were tears in the old man'seyes. "How can I ever thank you?" hesaid.
"Don't thank me," the womananswered. "To God goes the glory.Thank Jesus. He led me to you."
Outside the cafeteria, the officerand the woman paused at the entrancebefore going their separate ways."Thank you for all your help, officer,"she said.
"On the contrary, Ms. Eddy," heanswered. "Thank you. I saw a miracletoday, something that I will neverforget. And thank you for the coffee."
If you have missed knowing me,you have missed nothing. But, if youhave missed knowing the Lord Jesus,you have missed everything in theworld.
Have a wonderful week and mayGod bless you always!
Emerald GreeneParsonsColumnist
SCHOLARSHIPfrom page 1
And Katie James will berowing on the crew team at theUniversity of Central Floridain Orlando.
“This has been anincredible year for ACAathletes!” said ACA AthleticDirector Dan Nennstiel. “Godhas blessed seven of ourathletes with opportunities toexcel in college sports. That’snearly 25 percent of ourgraduating senior class. Tima,Haley and Katie will bejoining ACA’s four studentathletes who signed to playcollegiate sports last fall:Elizabeth Hightower(University of Florida), AbigailMorgan (Florida AtlanticUniversity), Carly Joiner(Valdosta State University) andCamryn Grant (LeeUniversity).”
As a golfer, Finlaysonreceived ACA’s Most ValuablePlayer Award five straightyears and was selected to playon the Panhandle Cup golfteam the past three years. Hewas also chosen for the All BigBend second and honorablemention golf teams. Inbasketball, he received ACA’sBest Guard Award for twoyears and All Big Bendhonorable mention recognition.He’s also been involved in theleadership of the Fellowship ofChristian Athletes, Beta Clubas an officer and the ACAAmbassadors.
“Playing golf at Shorter isa dream come true,” saidFinlayson. “I have visited thecampus multiple times and
really feel a strong connectionto the school and the golfcoach.”
Jones, a qualifier lastsummer for the National HighSchool Rodeo, the largestrodeo in the world with thebest four in each state and thebest in Canada and Australia,said, “I’m excited to be offeredan athletic rodeo scholarship tocompete with the MissouriValley College Rodeo Team.I’m looking forward tocompeting at the next level inthe collegiate and professionalrodeo circuit.” Along withparticipating in rodeos, Jones
also makes time for ACAactivities, including: BetaClub, Living Waters PraiseTeam, cheerleading, basketballand serving as the senior classpresident this year.
James played on ACA’sbasketball team thatparticipated in the FloridaHigh School AthleticAssociation Final Four StateBasketball ChampionshipTournament in Lakeland thisyear, along with Jones, andwas excited to be recruited as acompetitive and motivated out-of-sport athlete to UCF'sVarsity D1 National College
Athletic Association rowingteam. “I’m so excited for nextyear and am so thankful thatGod gave me this opportunity,”said James. Active on-campus,James has been involved in theleadership of the Fellowship ofChristian Athletes, Beta Club,Living Waters Praise Team andthe ACA Ambassadors.
All of the athletes arehonor students. Finlayson isthe son of Richard and MeaganFinlayson of Monticello. Jonesis the daughter of Chad andColeen Agner of Greenville.James is the daughter of J.D.and April James of Monticello.
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GATOR BOYfrom page 1area for about six months and had fallen inlove with Monticello.
“It's a homey feeling here,” he said.“We feel right at home in the town.”
He said that he was interested inbuilding an 'Old Florida-themed' educationalwildlife rescue facility where people couldcome and learn about native and exoticanimals and how to appreciate and respectthem.
“In addition, we would offer a place forexotic animals that need a forever home,”Riffle said. “We would offer demonstrationsand interactive ways to teach people torespect and be safe around wildlife.”
Riffle said he foresaw the preservehaving educational animal shows throughoutthe day. The hope, he said, was alsoeventually to offer ecological swamp buggytours and field trips to schools.
“Our goal is to build natural habitats for
the animals, not just cages,” Riffle said. “Wewould start as a small scale endeavor withexpansion happening in the future.”
As personal background, Riffle offeredthat he had started out as an 11-year-oldalligator wrester in the Seminole Reservationand had then gone on to star as one of GatorBoys, a show that aired on the Animal Planetchannel for about four years and enjoyed afollowing of about two million at one point.
“I'm still recognized a lot of places I gotoday,” Riffle said, noting that he has aneducational roadshow that now travels thecountry.
As for the specifics of what he wasseeking, Riffle said he was ideally lookingfor 10 to 20 acres that were available forlease or sale and that were located withinproximity of Monticello and readilyaccessible from I-10.
Riffle said that given Monticello'shistoric character and the Gator Boys'appeal, he envisioned the wildlife facilityserving as an additional inducement to draw
tourists here. Nor could he discount thepossibility that Animal Planet or some othernetwork might not film the preserve'screation, he said.
Riffle assured commissioners that thepreserve would adhere to all Florida Fishand Wildlife Conservation Commissionregulations and assured the safety of theanimals and the patrons. He said a 10 to 12foot high fence would enclose the facilityand, where needed, natural barriers would beutilized or perimeter fencing installed.
“There will be security systemmonitoring of the facility at all times,” Rifflesaid. “And during operation hours, we wouldhave adequate staff throughout thepreserve.”
The commissioners expressed opennessto the idea. Commission Chairman StephenFulford encouraged Riffles to keep thecommission abreast of his plan and inparticular stay in touch with CommissionerJ. T. Surles, who Riffles said he had gottento know and supported the project.
FACELIFTfrom page 1
The plan also calls for the upstairswindows to be replaced with Pella windowsof an appropriate style and the downstairswindows likewise to be replaced with amatching style. Also the East Dogwoodentrance is to be designed to match theoriginal recessed styling, and the original
wood doors on the west side of the buildingare to be refinished, among other changesand improvements.
The building’s owners, Michelle andByron Arceneaux, have indicated that theywant to restore and renovate the historictwo-story brick building inside and out.
“In a nutshell, our plan is to refurbishthe building,” Byron Arceneaux told thecouncil earlier in the year.
Last viable as a popular restaurant in the1990s, the building was subsequentlypurchased by an individual with a vision ofconverting it into a fine dining restaurantwith a bar. After proceeding to gut thebuilding's interior in the pursuit of hisvision, however, the individual ran out offunds and abandoned the project.
Since, the building sat abandoned, untilthe Arceneauxs purchased it.
Photo SubmittedThree ACA athletes signed with their respective colleges on Wednesday, April 11. Pictured,
in the front, are: Tima Finlayson (signed with Shorter University in Rome, GA.), Haley Jones(signed with Missouri Valley College, in Marshall, MI.) and Katie James (signed with Universityof Central Florida, in Orlando). In the back, pictured from left to right, are: Meagan Finlayson,Richard Finlayson, Chad Agner, Coleen Agner, April James and J.D. James.
TAX BREAKSfrom page 1incentives, which the ordinance incorporatedby reference. One, a 20-percent federal taxexemption, was going away, she said. And asecond, a 15-percent reduction, was alsopossibly going away, she said.
Anderson said that once she got startedon the revisions, she continued to clean upthe document and tighten the applicationprocess to ensure that projects werecompleted in full, complied with all theappropriate requirements, and assured thestructure's safety.
The ordinance stems from an earlierchange to the Florida Constitutionauthorizing local governments to grant an ad-valorem tax exemption historic properties.City officials reason that implementation ofthe exemption should encourage preservation,which they argue enhances citizens' lives,promotes appreciation of the past, serves aneducational purpose and attracts visitors,which translates into economic development.
The ordinance stipulates that owners ofqualifying historic properties who meet theordinance's requirements will receive anexemption of 100 percent of any increase inassessed value that results from therestoration, renovation or rehabilitation of thestructure for a set period. Which period theordinance currently sets at 10 years.
The Jefferson County Property Appraiserwould determine the amount of theexemption, based on a typical post-construction inspection and appraisal. Andthe actual issuance of the exemptions willoccur after the completion of threerequirements. They are the issuance of aCertificate of Occupancy, final approval ofthe work by the Monticello City Council, andupon receipt by the property appraiser of awritten notice from the city that theexemption is in effect.
“The exemption shall continue regardlessof any change of authority of the City to grantexemptions or any changes in ownership ofthe property,” states the draft language. “Inorder to retain an exemption, however, the
historic character of the property andimprovements which qualified the propertyfor an exemption must be maintained overthe period for which the exemption wasgranted.”
The exemption would extend to the newowner if the property were sold, provided thatthe former owner met all the ordinance'srequirements. The language also addressesthe grounds and mechanisms for revocationof the exemption, and the remedies andprocedures for its reinstatement.
In her presentation, Anderson noted thatin her research, she hadn't found widespreaduse of the exemption in localities where itexisted, St. Augustine, FL, being theexception. Still, she believed that it couldprovide benefits locally under certaincircumstances, she said.
“It's another tool in the toolbox,”Anderson said. “It's a good carrot for peopleto join the historic district.”
“I think it's worth exploring again,” sheadded of the proposed ordinance'sresurrection.
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office presents program to Beta Sigma Phi
Photo submittedSheriff Mac McNeill and Major Bill Bullock joined with the local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in late March to present a program about protecting oneself
and one’s property. The meeting was hosted by Jean Folsom and Linda Naylor.
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc.The Monticello Jefferson County Chamber After 5 networking event is
scheduled to be held this Thursday, April 19 at the Early Head Start KidsIncorporated, located at 395 East Washington Street, in Monticello.
This is an evening social bringing together members of the businesscommunity in a fun-filled atmosphere. It's designed to encourage networkingand interaction among those attending while enjoying tasty food sand drink.
After 5 events are meant to promote business and promote Monticello.Members form comfortable relationships, which strengthens community bonds.People do business with people they know.
Contact Chamber Executive Director Katrina Richardson at (850) 997-5252for more information and directions.
Networking event being held atEarly Head Start on April 19
Husband, father, grandfather andgreat-grandfather, Garner Otis James,75, passed away Sunday, April 15,2018, in Tallahassee.
He was born March 17, 1943, inTallahassee, Florida to Otis Duffyand Mittie Marie James.
Garner was preceded in death byhis wife, Grace Thigpen James. Hewas also predeceased by one son,Garner Otis James, Jr. and onebrother, Bobby James. He is survivedby one brother Jimmie Daniels andwife Karen, Brewster, WA, sister-in-law, Mary Soule of Tallahassee, FL,son Mike James and daughter-in-law,Dina of Monticello, FL, and daughterKathy (James) Phillips and husband,
Jerry of Monticello, FL, anddaughter-in-law Joy James ofTallahassee, FL, and fourgrandchildren: Danielle Merritt andhusband Clyde of Monticello, FL;Heather James of Monticello, FL,Matthew Phillips of Walnut Hill, FL,and Trevor Phillips ofHendersonville, TN, and two great-grandchildren, Emma and CarolineMerritt of Monticello, FL.
The family will receive friendsbeginning at 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.,Tuesday at Beggs Funeral Homes,3322 Apalachee Parkway,Tallahassee, FL. Graveside serviceswill be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday atOakland Cemetery, Tallahassee, FL.
Garner Otis James, Sr.
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VETERANS ANNO* On Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m. the Sons oVeterans and the United Daughters of thehave a Memorial Service at the Old Monticello Cemetery.The public is invited.
* The Sons of Confederate Veterans purpose is to honorand preserve the history, legacy, honor, and patriotism ofthe Confederate soldier and the Southern Cause.
* President Abraham Lincoln had three brothers-in-law killedfighting for the Confederacy.
* Over 14,000 Floridians entered Confederate Services andover 5,000 died from wounds or disease.
* It is estimated that around 1000 women fought for eitherthe south or north and many were killed in combat.
* The south put 82% of its male population into ConfederateService compared to 37% for the Union.
Debbie SnappECB Publishing, Inc.
Unveiling Glory Ministries will be at ElizabethBaptist Church holding a series of special meetingson April 22 and 23. This ministry is open to any andall wishing to grow in the Lord.
The ministry will share a unique,memorable, humor-filled, Scripture-based way of communicating the needfor Christians to re-think theirrelationship with their Master (God).
The purpose of Cat and DogTheology is to call the global churchaway from its self-centeredness and tofocus on the glory of God. It is aninternational teaching ministry and itsgoal is to assist Christians in living forthe glory of God, and doing it in a more joyfulmanner.
Unveiling Glory Ministries is a ministrycommitted to helping the body of Christ discover theGlory of the Lord in new ways and to see His glorygo to all the nations of the earth.
“We are committed to a trans-denominationaland trans-cultural ministry through the media ofseminars, literature, videotape, audiotape, computerresources and formal education. No, we're not
veterinarians!”Meeting session one will be held on Sunday,
April 22 at 11 a.m.; sessiontwo will be held at 1:15p.m.; and session three willbe held at 6 p.m. Then, onMonday, April 23 session
four will be held at7 p.m.Lunch will beprovided onSunday at 12:15p.m. by Poppa'sDog House.Separate children'ssessions will beheld simultaneouslywith the youth and
adult sessions. Elizabeth Baptist
Church is located at 4124Bassett Dairy Road. Rev.Robert Dennison is pastor.Contact the church at (850)997-8444 or call PastorDennison at (850) 559-5177for more information aboutthis very special program.
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The Monticello JeffersonCounty Chamber ofCommerce membersreceived an update Tuesday,April 13, regarding whatlocal law enforcement isdoing in the Jefferson andMonticello area about crimeprevention and personalhome safety. They discussedthings like watching over ourelderly citizens, as they arethe most vulnerable; alarm
systems and security lights;concealed weapon permitsand most importantly,personal responsibility. “Ifyou see something, saysomething! Have a presencein your community. Beengaged.”
Monticello Police ChiefFred Mosley and JeffersonCounty Sheriff Mac McNeilltook to the podium togetherto answer questions and calmconcerns. They sharedvaluable information withthe audience, information
that would be helpful for all.They also offered to makethemselves available to thecommunity if they shouldhave questions that neededanswers. They shared thegood things happening in thecommunity, noting the“Monticello is a great placeto live and raise a family.”
Mosley and McNeillspoke proudly of their cityand county and this county’scitizens. They also spokeproudly of their employees,noting that each one is well-
educated in their fields ofexpertise and more thanwilling to help those they areemployed to protect.
McNeill also mentionedthat since 1999, rules dealingwith schools have changed.
“A lot is changing for thegood,” he said. “We have tobe prepared for the worst(school shootings) byneutralizing the threat,” saidMcNeill. “Our lawenforcement officers are
trained in theschools.”
Sherri Deanwas the ChamberMeetingSpotlight. Dean isone of theorganizers for theSheriff DavidHobbs Memorial
Barrel Race and the Boots &Badges Sponsor Party. Shetalked about those upcomingactivities and introducedguest celebrity for the events,Jerry Byrd, to the membersand their guests.
“He has a very busyweek ahead of him,” quippedDean. She encouragedinvolvement in thefundraising events, theprofits of which went to theJefferson Senior CitizensCenter.
Executive DirectorKatrina Richardsonmentioned to the group thatthe Chamber Bike Fest isscheduled for May 12, andon May 1, Covenant Hospicewill be “Making Wishes” forresidents at BrynwoodCenter H&R.
ECB Publishing Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, April 3, 2018Jefferson County Sheriff Mac McNeill (left) and
Monticello Police Chief Fred Mosley (right) were guestspeakers for the April Monticello Jefferson County Chamberof Commerce Membership Meeting. They spoke about lawenforcement in our community. They are pictured here withExecutive Director Katrina Richardson.
ECB Publishing Inc. Photo By Debbie Snapp, April 3, 2018The Chamber Meeting Spotlight speaker was Sherri Dean, one of the organizers for the
Sheriff David Hobbs Memorial Barrel Race and Boots & Badges Sponsor Party. Sheintroduced guest celebrity for the fundraising events, Jerry Byrd. Pictured, from left to right,are: Chamber Executive Director Katrina Richardson, Jerry Byrd, Sherri Dean, and ChamberPresident Bob Davison.
Spring Visions showing at The ArtsDebbie Snapp
ECB Publishing, Inc.
Jefferson Arts invites thecommunity to view 'SpringVisions' paintings by Linda VanBeck and 'Sculptural Clay'forms by Judith Birtman in theGallery.
The show opens onSaturday, May 5, with areception from 2 to 4 p.m. andwill continue through May 30.Light refreshments will beserved while visiting with theartists.
Artist Judith Birtman'saltered wheel-thrown and hand-
built sculptural clay forms arereminiscent of the female formsfound in the temple complexesof the ancient world. Theyinclude the simplicity of formwith complex patterning.
Artist Linda Van Beck'spanels are a vision of the springlandscape from a birds-eyeperspective high above theearth.
Regular hours for theJefferson Arts Gallery areWednesdays and Saturdays from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or call (850)997-3311 for an appointment.The gallery is located at 575West Washington Street. Photo Submitted
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ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, April 14, 2018If you are driving through Downtown Monticello and you see a bit more
color and life to the street corners, you can thank the busy crew whovolunteered their time for The Big Spring Clean on Saturday, April 14. Aroundtown, volunteers cleaned windows, picked up trash, planted flowers andplants while keeping busy on the sunny Saturday. Pictured from left to right,are: Kim Davis, Joey Davis and Matthew Arceneaux while they plant flowerson the corner of Cherry and Dogwood streets.
ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo By Ashley Hunter, April 14, 2018During The Big Spring Clean 2018 on Saturday, April 14, the Old Jail
Museum got a bit of a facelift. A new sign was placed in front of the jail withthe hopes of being more visually appealing than the old sign as well asgeneral cleaning and other visual improvements, such as planting flowersand shrubs around the new sign. Pictured, from left to right, are: MicheleArceneaux, Byron Arceneaux, Tom Randall and Zef Fessenden.
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc.Smoke On The Mountain is a
gospel, bluegrass show that's fun forthe whole family. You'll sing alongand tap your toes to your favoritesongs like “Church in theWildwood”, “Angel Band”, “Takinga Flight” and so much more.
The year is 1938 in MountPleasant, North Carolina. TheSander's family performs theirgospel show at a Saturday night singat the Mount Pleasant BaptistChurch. Through song and testimonyand some hilarious shenanigans, youlearn about the family and their trialsand tribulations.
Love conquers all during thisenjoyable and fun evening play fromMadCo, starring Melanie Mays, JeffWhitty, Larry Blake, MichelleDollar, David Balogh, Mary RoseSchwier, and Benjamin Britton.
The show begins on Friday, April20 and will run through Sunday,
April 29. On Friday and Saturdayevenings the shows will start at 8p.m. with optional dinner at 7 p.m.On Sunday, April 22, there will betwo shows. At 12:30 p.m. anoptional lunch will follow thematinee performance, withappetizers during the pre-show forthe church crowd; and at 7 p.m. withoptional dinner at 6 p.m. Then, onSunday, April 29, there will be twoshows. At 2 p.m. with optional lunchat 1 p.m. and at 7 p.m. with optionaldinner at 6 p.m.
This play is perfect for families,church groups and those longing fora simpler time.
Catering will be by Carrie Ann& Co. with a Friday and Saturdayevening menu of salad, friedchicken, mashed potatoes, sauteedgreen beans, rolls with butter anddessert. The Sunday lunch menu willbe fried chicken, potato salad, slicedtomatoes, rolls with butter, dessert.
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The Monticello Garden Club will bringback its Flower Show & Charity PlantSale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday,April 28 at the Wirick-Simmons House.
This event is free and open tothe public. It's a non-judged show,presented to the community for funand pleasure. Each Garden Circlewill show at least six floralarrangements. There will be avariety of arrangements in the
house for the public to view andpurchase, and be sure to visit the
plant sale on the outdoor patio.The sale will feature a selection of annuals, veggies,
perennials, daylilies, landscape plants, butterfly attractants and so much more.So, get yourself ready for Spring and help support the Garden Circle
community service activities and scholarship programs, including 4-H SummerCamps.
The Wirick-Simmons House is located just north of the courthouse onHighway 19, on the corner of Pearl Street, across from the Monticello PostOffice.
Garden Club FlowerShow April 28
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'Clothed WithJoy' will sponsor aFree ClothingGiveaway from 10 to11:30 a.m. onSaturday, May 5 atthe First PresbyterianChurch, in thefellowship hall, on East DogwoodStreet.
There's a selection ofsummer clothes for boysand girls, in all sizes. Thisis a community serviceevent for all. Plan to comeand be blessed.
Volunteers are neededto help sort clothing at 1p.m. on April 30, May 1,2, 3 and 4.
For more informationcontact Coordinator Michelle Dollar [email protected].
Clothing Giveaway on May 5
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Story submitted The North Florida Community College (NFCC)Early Childhood Education program is enrollingnow for its summer Early Childhood ProfessionalCertificate (ECPC) course. Class begins May 7 andcan be completed in 15 weeks or one semester. The ECPC course is an approved credential forVPK instructors and meets the Florida Departmentof Children and Families (DCF) Staff Credentialrequirements. The program is eligible for federalfinancial aid and the T.E.A.C.H. Early ChildhoodScholarship Program. Students of the ECPCprogram gain valuable experience working in earlychildcare centers outside of class. The course is alsoaligned with National Child Development Associate(CDA) credentialing allowing students to seeknational certification through additionalrequirements and fee payment. A Level IIBackground screening is required to enroll in thecourse. For more information, contact Denise Callaway,Coordinator of Early Childhood Education atNFCC, at (850) 973-9449 or [email protected] information is also available atwww.nfcc.edu/academics/programs-of-study.
Early ChildhoodClass at NFCC
Beginning May 7
Story submittedThe Florida Peanut Producers Association is
pleased to announce the opening of their 2018Scholarship Award Program.
Two $1,200 scholarships will be awarded todeserving high school seniors and/or collegestudents. The applicant or someone in theapplicant's family must be an actively producing
peanut grower, not necessarily a member of theFPPA.
Each winner will receive $600 when thescholarship winners are announced. The remaining$600 will be awarded after the completion of onesemester and documentation of passing grades issubmitted to the FPPA Office.
"The Florida Peanut Producers Association iscommitted to helping further the education of young
people in Florida and the scholarship program isevidence of our commitment," said Ken Barton,Executive Director of the FPPA.
"The FPPA welcomes all applicants. The finalselection will be made by the committee and allapplicants will be notified by mail, as will thescholarship winners,” said Barton. To get anapplication, call (850) 526-2590, stop by the FPPAOffice at 2741 Penn Ave., Suite 1, Marianna, FL32448, or look for it on the FPPA website atwww.flpeanuts.com and print it out at home. Thescholarship applications must be postmarked nolater than July 1, 2018.
Scholarship money available to peanut growers
Story submittedA new semester at North Florida Community College (NFCC) is right around the corner as students gear
up for Summer Term of 2018. Alongside the arrival of a new term comes the opportunity to apply forsummer scholarships until the scholarship application deadline on April 30.
The NFCC Foundation awards scholarships each term to eligible students as supplemental funds to helpin covering the cost of tuition, books and fees. Individual and organizational scholarships, for those planning
to enroll in Summer2018, are available forapplication until theApril 30th deadline.
Restrictions andrequirements vary witheach scholarship,however basiceligibility for funds is aminimum of a 2.0GPA. Applicants arealso required to fill outa Free Application ForFederal Student Aid(FAFSA) to beconsidered for ascholarship.Scholarships may beapplied for through theNFCC Foundation, Inc.located on the NFCCcampus, Bldg. #36(Development andExternal Affairs/NFCC
Foundation Office). Scholarship applicants may stop by the Foundation Office, call (850) 973-9414 or [email protected] for more information and scholarship applications.
The North Florida Community College Foundation, Inc. is a separate not-for-profit, IRS approved501(c)(3) corporation chartered to provide financially for the educational needs of NFCC programs andstudents from Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee and Taylor counties that cannot be metthrough state aid or student tuition income.
For more information about the NFCC Foundation or scholarships at NFCC, visit www.nfcc.edu.
Apply for a Summer 2018Scholarship for NFCC by April 30
Story SubmittedNorth Florida Community College (NFCC) recently honored Dale Hackle
for 40 years of dedicated service and outstanding commitment to his job, theNFCC family and our community. Dale was born in South Florida and movedto Madison in 1977. In March 1978, he began working at NFCC (then NorthFlorida Junior College) as a maintenance carpenter under the direction of thenMaintenance Supervisor Ralph Williams. Dale assumed leadership of thedepartment in 1984 and served as Director of Physical Plant at NFCC throughDecember 2017.
“It’s been a pleasure working with everyone over the years,” said Dale. “Itsure has been a challenging and rewarding experience.”
Throughout his career, Dale says he most enjoyed working with all the newconstruction and maintenance projects and is proud of the campusimprovements made over the years. The majority of NFCC buildings haveeither been remodeled or were built during his tenure.
Dale played an instrumental role in helping get campus facilities andgrounds functioning and repaired after an EF3 category tornado hit NFCC in1988, destroying and damaging buildings and uprooting trees along its paththrough campus. “It was quite the challenge to get building roofs dried in andto have debris removed to be able to have classes going again. We were closedfor four days before we reopened.”
He also had the privilege of working for eight of NFCC’s nine presidentsduring his years of service. Beginning early in his career and still, Dale ispraised for doing an admirable job, for being a fair and strong leader, and forhis outstanding dedication to NFCC, the campus and his colleagues.
“Dale has been an amazing steward of NFCC’s campus for decades,” saidNFCC President John Grosskopf. “His dedication to the College and thestudents we serve are a model for the rest of us who serve.”
Dale is married to Gail Hackle who currently works as a senior staffassistant in the NFCC Public Safety Academy. They have been married 42years, have two sons and three grandchildren. Dale said he was looking forwardto spending more time with his family and doing more woodworking, fishingand camping in retirement. He officially passed his NFCC “tool belt” on tocurrent NFCC Director of Physical Plant Glenn Strickland at the end of theyear.
“I have enjoyed working with everyone over the years,” said Dale. “I wishthe College and its employees the best in the future.”
Dale Hackle retires afterlong, accomplished career
at North FloridaCommunity College
NFCC student Monica Powehonored at All-Florida
Academic Team awardsceremony in Tampa
Story Submitted North Florida Community College (NFCC) student Monica Powe wasnamed to the 2018 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-Florida Academic Team andhonored among the most outstanding students in the Florida College System atan awards ceremony in Tampa on April 6. Powe received recognition and amedallion for her outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service tothe community. She was among 133 Florida College System students and a totalof 141 students from across the state named to the All-Florida Academic Team.
“The ceremony was beautifuland elegant,” said Powe. “I had theopportunity to meet the Chancellorof The College Florida System[Madeline Pumariega] and severalother team members. It wasamazing to know that I was selectedto be rewarded for my academicsuccess and represent my college[NFCC] with 141 other studentsaround Florida. After the ceremony,a University of South Florida tourwas provided. The tour solidifiedmy choice of transferring to USFafter finishing the RN program atNFCC. I am so blessed to be able tohave this experience and meet somany people.”
Powe began her journey atNFCC as a high school dualenrollment student attendingLafayette High School. Shecompleted over half of her Associatein Arts (A.A.) degree credits whilein high school, completed her A.A.degree in December 2017, and isnow enrolled in the Associate inScience in Registered Nursingprogram at NFCC expecting tograduate in the spring of 2019.
“After graduating high school,I decided to stay at NFCC tocomplete my A.A. to save time and
money,” said Powe. “I later chose to apply to NFCC's RN program because it islocal, affordable, and I was familiar with the campus and several staffmembers.” Powe plans to continue her education and move up the nursing careerladder. “I want to transfer to the University of South Florida to complete myBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) as well as my Master of Science inNursing (MSN),” said Powe. “There are several MSN specialties, but I will earnmy Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).” Powe says NFCC has made a tremendous contribution to her education thusfar. “As I grew up, I knew I wanted to pursue a career where I would be able topositively impact a person and their life,” said Powe. “Without NFCC and itsstaff, I would be nowhere near reaching the current milestones that I ampursuing.” Powe is Vice President of NFCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Mu-Xi Chapter and hasbeen a PTK NFCC’s Fall Term 2017. NFCC is proud to recognize Powe as anoutstanding student along with PTK and the Florida College System. “Monica is among our most intuitive students,” said Julie Walden, NFCCNursing Instructor. “She is an outstanding student and is exceptional in theclassroom and in our on-the-job student clinicals. She is the full package and isdestined to be an amazing nurse.” Powe credits her parents for instilling in her a strong work ethic anddetermination. “I believe that the strong work ethic that was instilled in me at anearly age by my parents is what I owe my success to,” said Powe. “I have beentaught that you have to work hard for the things you want because, if they areworth it, they will not come easy. I have stood by that logic so far and willcontinue to do so to fulfill my hopes and dreams.”
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Photo SubmittedNFCC President John Grosskopf (left) and NFCC retiree Dale Hackle
(right) are pictured together during Hackle’s retirement reception.
Photo SubmittedNFCC Student Monica Powe
recieved her medal at the 2018 All-FloridaAcademic Team awards ceremony inTampa on April 6.
Photo SubmittedNFCC President John Grosskopf (left) congratulates Monica Powe (right)
for being honored as an outstanding student.
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc.Bill Kinsey is a Serviceman and has been a
lineman with Tri-County Electric Cooperative(TCEC) for 37 years now.
“I got it in my blood, and I can’t get it out; it isthe only thing I have ever wanted to do,” saysKinsey about his work at TCEC.
Kinsey is a Monticello native. He graduatedfrom Jefferson County High School. He has beenmarried to his wife Ramona for 33 years and is thefather of two children.
Kinsey says his favorite part of being aserviceman is that it makes him feel good to helpsomeone. When he is there to turn the lights backon, he knows that is going to make them happy. Hehas spent 37 years helping TCEC members bykeeping the lights on. Monday through Friday, and
on some weekends, Kinsey can be spotted all overJefferson County carrying out the service andmaintenance of the electric distribution system,including outdoor lights, transformers and muchmore.
Terry Dobson is a Lead Apparatus Technicianand has been a lineman with Tri-County ElectricCooperative for 36 years.
“I started on Valentine’s Day in 1983. TCECwas my sweetheart thatyear,” he says.
Dobson knew backthen that working at TCECwould be a greatopportunity for him,considering the limitedamount of good jobs therewere in the area at thattime. He also knew severalpeople employed at TCECand that it would be a greatplace to work.
Originally fromGreenville, Dobson movedto the Monticello area afterhe married his wife Ronda,over 31 years ago. Theyhave raised three childrenand are now blessed withseven grandchildren.
As Lead ApparatusTechnician for thecooperative, Dobsonspends his daysmaintaining substationsand substation equipment,transformers, voltageregulators and othertechnical equipment. Heworks with various otherequipment componentsthat are essential toproviding safe, reliablepower to TCEC members.
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One afternoon, a friendshared Philippians 4:8 (ESV)with me: “Finally, brothers,whatever is true, whatever ishonorable, whatever is just,whatever is pure, whatever islovely, whatever is commend-able, if there is any excellence, if
there is anything worthy of praise, think aboutthese things.” She emphasized the words “thesethings.”
I looked at her and nodded, faking understand-ing. But I wish I had been honest and asked her toteach me how to “think about these things.” Howcould I think about true, honorable and lovelythings when most of my thoughts were focused onhow to make it through another day?
I tried meditating on God’s Word, but mythoughts would race – making all the words in the
verse seem to run together. And chasing threesmall kids with that ever-growing belly of minedidn’t leave me with much spare time. Thankfully,I finally developed a method that worked.
Each morning, when I read my Bible and cameacross a verse that was relevant to my needs forthe day, I wrote it on an index card. Since I stillhad trouble focusing on long sentences, I focusedon one small segment at a time.
Using Philippians 4:8 as an example, I would-n’t try to ponder the entire verse at once. Rather,whenever I could grab a minute, I’d think and prayabout a few words at a time, such as, “Finally,brothers, whatever is true.” Asking the Holy Spiritfor insight, I’d pray something like, “Lord, teachme Your truths and how to recognize when theenemy is lying to me.” Then I’d pause to allowGod to speak to my heart.
An hour or two later, or whenever my thoughtswould go in a negative direction, I’d look at theverse again and continue with that same segmentor move to the next small segment.
Do you think this would work for you? Try itfor a couple of weeks and watch how yourthoughts will be transformed by God’s Word, onesmall segment at a time.
Sheryl H. Boldt is the author of the blog,www.TodayCanBeDifferent.net. You can reachher at [email protected].
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, HumptyDumpty had a great fall, and all the kings horsesand all the kings men, couldn’t put Humpty
together again. But God can.One of the things that
God has told us about Himselfin His Word is that “I am theLord who heals you.” (Exodus15:26) He is Jehovah Rapha,the God who wants to heal. Ibelieve this, but with thisbelief also comes a mystery.
God can put Humpty together again, but thereare many times God doesn’t. Faith does not always bring healing in terms
of physical and emotional cure for our maladies.It's evident as we look around us that some arehealed by faith, and others are not. It happens all the time. I pray with and for
people for healing, and sometimes healing takesplace the way I desire and picture it. Then thereare the times I pray for and with people forhealing and it doesn’t take place in the manneror time I have envisioned or would like. Many people are not open to miraclulous
possibilities in their lives because they simplywill not admit to any problem, any need, or anyinadequacy of any kind. For some that attitudeevidences itself in the fact that they will notcome to God at all. And even those of us who have asked Jesus
into our lives often live and act as though wehave to live the Christian life on our ownstrength and power. If we want our miracle, if we want spiritual
healing, there must be a point at which we arewilling to admit our problem or condition; thenturn to God with open heart and belief that Godwill meet our needs as we do our part to seek
healing. We need to have a desire to get well, notexcuses for why we can’t. When we allowourselves to embrace excuses, we resignourselves to the fact that there is nothing we cando. Our excuses keep us from going the extramile to seek healing. Even then, there are times when healing
doesn’t take place for reasons we don’tunderstand. We aren’t alone. The Apostle Paulhad “a thorn in his side” which he prayednumerous times for God to remove. God didn’t,but enabled Paul to minister out of his disability. Here's the point: Sometimes our strongest
abilities arise out of dealing with our disabilities.Just because some people aren’t physically andemotionally healed from the particular maladythat has them in its grip, doesn’t mean they can’texperience wholeness. God may not remove ourcondition, but He will give us what we need tobe whole and overcome it, and possibly even dosomething for His glory in the midst of it. God’s word to Paul and to us is, “My grace is
sufficient for you, for my power is made perfectin weakness.” Like Paul, we can proclaim, “Iwill boast all the more gladly about myweaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest onme. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight inweaknesses, in insults, in hardships, inpersecutions, in difficulties. For when I amweak, then I am strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10NIV) When Humpty Dumpty experiences happen,
God is with us in our brokenness. That meanswhen life gives us lemons, we can makelemonade. When eggs break, we make omelets.In Christ, we can know wholeness even whenwe're limited. Jesus’ call to health and wholenessenables the disabled every day, and will enableus as well.
10 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 • MONTICELLO NEWS CHURCH
4124 Bassett Dairy Rd • Monticello • 997-8444Email: [email protected]: www.ebcmonticello.com
Pastor, Robert DennisonSunday Bible Study......................9:45 AMMorning Worship Service..............11:00 AMChoir Practice...............................5:00 PMEvening Worship Service..............6:00 PM
WEDNESDAYBible Study/Prayer Meeting...........6:00 PM
RA’s/GA’s/Mission Friends/Youth
425 North Cherry Street • Monticello • 997-4116www.ChristChurchMonticello.comEmail: [email protected]. James Bowen May, Priest
Communicating the Good News of Jesus Christ since 1840Sunday 9:00 AM............Adult and Children Sunday School
10:00 AM ................................Holy EucharistNursery provided for children under 5
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
325 West Washington StreetMonticello (850) 997-2349
www.fbcmonticello.orgPastor Sean Vickers
Sunday School..........................................................9:45 AMSunday Morning Worship......................................11:00 AMChildren’s Church - Ages 4-6 & 7-12.......................11:30 AMSunday Evening Worship.........................................6:00 PMWednesday Youth Group/Service.................6:15 to 7:15 PMWednesday Bible Study............................................6:30 PM
-Nursery for all services-Adult Choir Practice Wednesdays .........................7:00 PMChurch/Family Supper (Sept–May) Wednesdays 5:00 PMWomen’s Prayer Group, third Monday..................6:30 PMCommunity LLL Meeting, fourth Tuesday...........10:00 AMOutreach/Visitation, Thursdays............................10:00 AM
625 Tindell Road • Aucilla • 997-2081P.O. Box 163 • MonticelloPastor Daryl Adams
(850) 251-0129Sunday School..............................9:45 AMSunday Worship Service............11:00 AMWorship Service..........................6:00 PM
WednesdayChoir Practice.............................6:00 PMFellowship Meal..........................6:45 PMPrayer Meeting/Bible Study........7:10 PM
285 Magnolia St • Monticello • 997-2165www.cbcflorida.org
Dr. David E. Walker, Pastor
Sunday School..............................9:45 AMSunday Morning Worship...........11:00 AMSunday Evening...........................6:00 PMWednesday Evening....................7:00 PM
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
ELIZABETH BAPTIST CHURCH
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
US 19 South at Cooper’s Pond Road(850) 997-1166
Minister Steve CordleSunday Bible School.................................10:00 AMWorship Hour...........................................11:00 AM
WednesdayBible Study .................................................7:00 PM
CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST
US 19 N 1590 N. Jefferson Street (US 19)(850) 997-3906
[email protected] and Bethany Grosvenor, PastorsSunday School..................................9:45 AMMorning Worship..........................10:45 AMStudent Life Group..............................4:30 PM
Tuesday EveningMens & Ladies Bible Study 6:00 PM
SaturdaySpanish Church Services....................7:30 PM
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
FIRST CORINTHIAN CHURCH955 Lemon St./ P.O. Box 1112, Monticello,
(850) [email protected] John Jones
Sabbath Morning Worship...............11:00 AMWednesday/Friday Bible Study.....................6:30 PM
325 W. Walnut Street • MonticelloPastor John Hicks 997-5545www.monticelloFUMC.org
[email protected] & Worship..................................8:30 AMSunday School.......................................9:30 AMTraditional Worship............................11:00 AM
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIESBible Study.............................................4:15 Prayer Group..........................................5:15 Fellowship Meal....................................6:00 Chancel Choir Practice..........................6:30
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH290 East Dogwood Street • Monticello • (850) 997-2252
R.C. Griffin, III, PastorSunday School..............................................9:45 AMSunday Worship..........................................11:00 AMAdult Bible Study-Wednesday................6:30-7:30 PMMen’s Breakfast....................2nd Saturday 8:00 AM
MONTICELLO
BETHPAGE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH379 Bethpage Road Monticello, FL
(850) 997-0967Moderator Rev. Dr. Issac Manning Jr., Pastor
"Greater Is Coming"Sunday School @ 10:00 a.m. (2nd, 3rd and 4th) Sundays1st Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. - Early Morning Worship Service
Morning Worship Service @ 11:00 a.m. (2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays)
Wednesdays @ 6:00 p.m. B.U.G.S. Program- "Building Upon Gospel Standards"
780 Second Street • Monticello • 997-4947Moderator J.B. Duval, Pastor
SundaysSunday Church School (Every Sunday).........9:30 AMSunday Worship (2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays)..11:00 AMYouth Worship (2nd Sunday)......................11:00 AM
Wednesdays Prayer Meeting/Bible Study..........................7:00 PM
415 East Palmer Mill Rd • Monticello • 997-1119www.newhopecog.net
Pastor Dr. E. Bob Kuschel“The Sunday Place To Be”
Sunday School..................................10:00 AMWorship Service.........................11:00 AMWed. Bible Study...............7:00 PM
NEW HOPE CHURCH OF GOD
7369 Boston Hwy. Monticello(850) 997-1596
Pastor David DuringSunday Bible Study...........................10:00 AMSunday Worship.................................11:00 AMSunday Evening.................................. 6:00 PMWednesdayBible & Prayer Meeting....................... 7:00 PM
OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
MEMORIAL M.B. CHURCH
From the Pulpit...
Putting Humpty Together
Pastor John HicksFirst United Methodist Church
Struggling to meditateon God’s Word?
Sheryl H. Boldt
Photo SubmittedThe Eppes Quartet performed at First United
Methodist Church on Easter Sunday, April 1st.
Eppes Quartetperform at
First UnitedMethodist Church
Photos submitted(Top picture) - A street on the other side of Lake Atitlan is decorated with beautiful
colored sawdust. The crowd waits for the hand-carried Jesus float to pass by during thisViernes Santo (Good Friday) ritual.
(Second picture down) - Samuel Par waits for “his Jesus” from inside our confinementhouse in El Tablon. Luis Castellanos, Samuel’s caretaker, feeds him, gives him his anti-psychotic medicine, cleans up behind him, and bathes him five times a week.
You may remember Samuel as the indigenous father whose schizophrenia resulted in himbeing chained to a light pole, in the elements, for six years. Let us know if you’d like to helpfund Porch’s care of Samuel, including Luis’smodest wages and transportation expenses.
Story submitted
On the other side of the lake the crowdswelcomed Jesus, because they had been waiting forhim. Luke 8:40 NLT
What I have come to realize is that Jesus doesn’twant us to wait for Him to return. He wants us to getbusy being the light of the world and the salt of theearth. He wants us to be His ambassadors of HisKingdom in our community. He wants us to “beChrist” to people around us who have never seenHim, or heard His voice. He wants us to be Hishands and His feet to show compassion to peoplewho don’t deserve it, but so desperately need itanyway – just like us. Keith Giles, author
March was an exciting and impactful month forPorch de Salomon’s service and outreach inGuatemala. Our complete newsletter,at http://porchdesalomon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/April-2018-PorchTalk.pdf,contains examples of us and our teams doing thethings Mr. Giles references above.
We thank you, our Jefferson County missionpartners, for your prayers, your interest, and yourfinancial support, which undergird all we do to bringand “be” Jesus now. Melanie and I will be statesideApril 18 –May 30. We’ll speak before partnerchurches, new and old, in Florida, Georgia,Tennessee, and Kentucky. Join us or let us know ifyou’d like to get together for a chat. We welcomeyour ideas and input.
Thanks! Lloyd [email protected] or850-688-2076.
MONTICELLO NEWS • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 • 11CHURCH
13 Barrington Road • Monticello • (850) 997-8747Rev. James Mack, Pastor
Sunday School..................(Every Sunday)...............9:45 AMMorning Worship..................(1st & 3rd Sundays) 11:00 AM
Bible Study/Prayer Meeting(Thursday before 1st & 3rd Sunday)........................ 7:30 PM
ST. RILLA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Hwy. 27 South • (1 mile south of Hwy 59)Monticello • 997-4226Rev. J. W. Tisdale
Sunday Morning..........................9:30 AMSunday Worship.........................11:00 AMTuesday nights basic English classes
w/Gloria Norton at 7:00Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study...................7:00 PM
ST. PHILLIP AME CHURCH
MONTICELLO
690 Cypress Street Monticello (850) 997-4375“Standing Firm On The Word Of God”
Dr. Melvin Roberts, PastorSunday Church School....................10:00 A.M.Sunday Praise & Worship..................11:15 A.M.2nd Sunday Youth Praise & Worship4th Sunday Individual Outreach Ministry & Fellowship3rd Sunday Holy CommunionWednesday EveningsPrayer Meeting....................................6:30 P.M.Bible Study...........................................7:00 P.M.
GREATER FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
1287 South Jefferson Street • 997-RGCC (7422)www.restoredglory.org
Pastor Eddie and Elder Veronica YonGet Moving Womens Fitness & Fellowship, Monday.....6:00 PMSunday Church Service.................................................10:00 AMTuesday Night Taebo......................................................6:00 PM Thursday Church Service................................................7:00 PM
Pastor’s Office by Appointment
RESTORED GLORY CHRISTIAN CENTER
4543 Waukeenah Hwy• 264-0802www.sardismumc.orgPastor Steve Lenzo
[email protected] Service ............................................9:30 AM
Sunday School To FollowTuesday Bible Study.......................................6:30 PM
SARDIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
14492 Waukeenah Hwy/ P.O. Box 411Wacissa • 997-2179 • www.wacissaumc.org
Pastor Steve [email protected]
Sunday School.............................9:45 AMSunday Morning.........................10:55 AM
WednesdayDinner & Prayer Meeting..............5:45 PMYouth Group.................................6:15 PMChoir Practice................................7:00 PM
WACISSA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of LLOYD
1206 Springfield Road • Lloyd • 997-TLC7 (8527)Pastors Tim and Beverly Buchholtz
www.TransformingLifeChurch.comSunday................................................ 10:30 AM
Sunday Morning CelebrationChildren’s Church
Wednesday............................................7:00 PMAdult Bible StudyTLC Kid’s Club
Ascend Youth Group * Connect Groups - 2nd & 4th Sunday Evenings
of the month
TRANSFORMING LIFE CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD
LLOYD
WACISSA
124 St. Louis Street • Lloyd • 997-5309Pastor Jered Day
www.fbclloyd.net • [email protected] 9:15 am Sunday School
10:30 am Praise & Worship4:59 pm Choir5:00 pm TeamKID6:00 pm Youth6:00 pm Praise & Worship
Wednesday 5:30 pmFamily Supper
6:30 pmYouth Potter’s Wheel (Grades 6-12)Music Missions and More (Children)
6:45 pmWorship on Wednesday
2nd/4th Monday 6:00 pm Ladies Bible StudyThursdays 9:30 am Crafty Ladies2nd Thursday 11:00am Lloyd Silver Saints3rd Thursday 5:30pm W W Diners
(Widows/Widowers)3rd Friday 6:00pm Brotherhood
7150 Apalachee Pkwy • Tallahasseewww.chbaptistchurch.orgPastor Derrick Burrus
(850) 345-0425Sunday School...........................10:00 AMSunday Worship.........................11:00 AMChildren’s Chapel........................11:00 AMSunday Evening...........................6:00 PMWednesday Evening....................7:00 PM
Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Classes for Students
INDIAN SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH
CAPITAL HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH
81 Methodist Church Rd • Waukeenah • 997-2171www.waukeenah-umc.org
Pastor Mary Ann PiccioniSunday School.............................9:45 AMSunday Worship.........................11:00 AMYouth Group.................................7:00 PM
WednesdayChoir Practice..............................7:00 PMYouth Group.................................7:00 PM
Thrift Store open every Saturday, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
www.waukeenahcemetery.com
WAUKEENAH UNITED METHODIST
5593 Veterans Memorial Drive (Hwy 59)Tallahassee • (850) 893-5296
www.indianspringsbaptistchurch.comemail: [email protected]. Greg Roberts
Sunday School.............................9:45 AMSunday Worship.........................11:00 AM
WednesdayFellowship Meal...........................6:15 PMPrayer Meeting.............................7:00 PMChildren/Youth Programs..........7:00 PM
TALLAHASSEE
WAUKEENAH
HEY!HEY!We’d Love To Hear From You
Let your voice be heard with ““LLeetttteerrss TToo TThhee EEddiittoorr”” or tell the world
your pet peeve in ourStingers!
Porch de Salomon • Panajachel, Guatemala • www.porchdesalomon.org
WAITING FOR JESUS
Photo submittedJESUS SHOWED UP! Teams Killearn UMC/John Wesley UMC (FL) and Crossroads UMC
(VA) brought house construction skill and brawn to bear last month. They also provided andfunded four days of free village medical clinics, seeing almost 600 patients. Many of theseindigenous patients had never seen a health care provider before.
Photos submittedOur Killearn UMC team had a really
valuable time at Porch; it was an awesomeexperience. Thanks for all you do to serveChrist in Guatemala. We are privileged to bea part of the Porch mission! Team leader Linda Bianco, PA
Add fresh Tex-Mex flavor to grilled chickenBackyard barbecues provide the perfect opportunity forgrillmasters to experiment with their favorite foods. Those whowant to give grilled chicken a tasty twist can whip up this recipefor “Citrus Recado Chicken Breasts” from Eric Treuille andBirgit Erath’s “Grilling” (DK Publishing).
Citrus Recado Chicken Breasts - Serves 41 teaspoon: chili powder1⁄2 teaspoon: oregano, thyme, cumin, coriander, black pepper1⁄4 teaspoon: ground cinnamon, salt1 tablespoon: dark brown sugar2 tablespoons: canola oil, fresh lime juice1⁄4 cup: orange juice2 crushed garlic cloves4 boneless chicken breast halves
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Avocado Mango Salsa1 diced mango1 diced avocado1⁄2 chopped red onion1 diced red chile1 tablespoon: fresh lime juice, red wine vinegar, Tabasco®2 tablespoons: olive oil, finely chopped mint leaves
Peel, halve, and remove pits frommango and avocado before dicing. Formango, slice fruit carefully away frompit. For avocado, halve lengthwise allthe way around the pit, and remove theseed cleanly by tapping into it with theknife and rotating.
Combine mango, avocado, onion,chile, lime juice, vinegar, oil, and mint.Add salt and Tabasco® to taste. Coverand let stand for 30 minutes at roomtemperature to allow flavors to blend.Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified applicantsfor full-time Equipment Operator II and III; “Commercial Driver’s License, CDL”.“CLASS B” REQUIRED
The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to operate equipment with com-plex controls requiring a high degree of skill and manipulative ability. The Operatoris required to exercise skill and care in the operation of assigned equipment and toperform service and inspection on the equipment as well as protect property from dam-age. Work is objectively performed to provide a service to the citizens of JeffersonCounty.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:• Operates one or more of the following items most of the work day as assigned:OPERATOR I • Tractor with mower attachments including batwing mower and brush cut mower • Lawn Mower and Miscellaneous hand / power tools • Small truck/labor truck with fuel and lubricants • Chain saws and weed eatersOPERATOR II • Off road equipment once skill and ability to operate is demonstrated • Backhoe, front end loaders and vibratory roller • Construction equipment including crawler dozier/bull dozier, dump trucks, etc. • Washes, Cleans, inspects, and performs routine maintenance, minor repairs, and ad-justments to assigned equipment• Performs manual work associated with equipment usage • Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor including labor and semi-skilledassignments when necessary to maintain work scheduleOPERATOR III – Items above and including: • Tractor Trailer, Dump Trucks, Low Boy Transport, etc. • Off Road Equipment to a high level of ability completing a range of project duties • Construction project management able to begin and finish a project as directed by supervisor • Items 2,3&4 above as related to duties needed within performance responsibilities Drug screening and background checks are required; Class B Driver’s License in goodstanding required; (Class A, in good standing desired). Veteran's preference will begiven to qualified applicants. Starting salary up to $12.50 per hour depending uponqualifications. Jefferson County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Em-ployer/Drug Free workplace.
To apply, send a Jefferson County Employment application to Jefferson County RoadDepartment, 1484 S. Jefferson St., Monticello, Florida 32344. Applications may beobtained by visiting our website at www.jeffersoncountyfl.gov, Questions? Please con-tact Tom Kisamore or Parrish Barwick at (850) 342-0287. Closing date is Friday May4, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. 4/18,25,27, 5/2
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