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LIBRARY OF FLORIDA HISTORY 404 LIBRARY WEST UNiTVER3,TY OF FLORIDA Initiative Targets Overeating By Kids Editorial, Page 4 C^ Friday Morning Monticell Domestic Violence Awareness Event Set Tuesday Story, Page 5 Padgett Volunteers At Humane Society Shelter Story, Photo, Page 12 ws FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2005 Privatization Eyed As Option LAZARO ALEMAN Senior Staff Writer LAZARO ALEMAN Senior Staff Writer Graybar Electric Company -- the contractor that sold the city the equipment for the Internet system -- reportedly has agreed to conduct a survey "to better identify the prob- lem." That problem, of course, is the failure of the system to transmit the necessary signal to an unknown number of potential subscribers to the service. Graybar's alleged willingness to explore the problem is part of the good news that City Attorney Bruce Leinback conveyed to the City Council last week. The other part of the good news Leinback conveyed -- if it can be called good news-- is that the com- pany has not gone into hostile mode, notwithstanding its attorneys' in- volvement in the matter. "Graybar is being very careful in what they say," said Leinback, him- self being very careful what he said. "Clearly, they have not met the con- tractual requirements at this time. "Yes, they have the lawyers in- volved, but they are not taking a hostile attitude toward the city. I possibility of the group, or a similar p entity, taking over the operation c county's ambulance service. (News Ph and Junior Tuten, and Airmedic repre, tives Michael Lundy, Terri Parsons Marty Tompkins. (News Photo) $227,644.43 tor the system the resolution of the prese lem -- "we're going to cour said. "Graybar agreed to provide uct and they haven't deliv said. The bottom line, acco Leinback, is that the city have to hire an expert to the results of Graybar's. finding survey. "We obviously don't hav pertise within the city to the results of this survey," said. "At this juncture, we idea what the consultants be (to interpret the informant Councilman Tom Vogelg member of the committee ommended the city become net service provider, remi council that the original int project had been to provide touringg system for the city stations and other equipme provide an Internet service. That may well have original intent, Hayes re But absent the monthly from Internet subscribers' city couldn't afford the syst The way it was left Tuesd (See Internet, Page 12) City Will Now Have To Hire A Consultant take hope that they are trying to ad- dress the problem." Not everyone was as benign or hopeful in their assessment of Gray- bar, however. Councilman Brian Hayes, himself an attorney, took a more adversarial view of the matter. "I'm extremely disappointed for the citizens," Hayes said, referring to the city's promise of soon being able to offer a cheaper Internet serv- ice, based on "Graybar's representa- tions to us." "And to have Graybar now say they can't send a signal because of the trees," Hayes continued. "My God, they weren't building this in Yuma, Arizona. I'm aghast! What in the world were they thinking? ... When we start getting correspon- dences from their lawyers, it's sounding to me like we're getting ready to saddle up." As Hayes stated it, the city was al- ready "on the hook" to AT&T for a monthly fee of $2,060 for the Inter- net service connectivity. If Graybar insisted that the city pay the Faced with increasing budget costs and the resignation of two Fire Rescue directors within a matter of weeks, county officials have begun privatee exploring the possibility of privatiz- rf the ing the ambulance service. oto) On Tuesday, commissioners met with representatives of Airmedic -Flight Services, a subsidiary of Doctors' Memorial Hospital (DMH) in Taylor County, which runs that county's ambulance service. Commissioners made it clear from 'c start that they were only explor- ing options as representatives of Airmedic Flight Services made it clear that they weren't soliciting *.- business; they had a good working relationship with Fire Rescue here and they wanted to keep it that way, they said. Even so, the discussion went as far as it could go, absent the putting down of actual numbers and the ne- gotiating of contractual details. Indeed, given the possibility that the contract will be put out for bids, the Airmedic representatives said they wouldn't divulge figures, lest it alert the potential competition. Marty Tompkins, administrative director for Airmedic Flight Serv- i ices, assured commissioners that his group would maintain the present level of service, which he and com- fnissioners agreed was "second to senta" 1 and none . "You have a fine ambulance serv- ice here," Tompkins said. "I can't tell you what a good job they do." Maintaining the same level of 9d service, he said, meant keeping two ALS (Advanced Life Support) am- bulances on call 24-hours-a-day, ld seven-days-a-week; each staffed with a paramedic and an EMT -- absent (Emergency Medical Technician). ent prob- At the same time, if the situation t," Hayes warranted it, Airmedic would pro- vide an additional ambulance from e a prod- ered," he V . 3rding to will now interpret problem- 'e the ex- interpret Leinback have no fees will ion)." gesang, a that rec- an Inter- nded the ent of the e a moni- y's pump nt, not to been the responded. revenues fees, the em. day night, Taylor County on an emergency.ba- sis and an aircraft in extreme cases. Tompkins said his service would take patients to the hospital of their choice, barring extenuating circum- stances that made it necessary to take the patient to the nearest facil- ity. Additionally, his service would provide a medical director to over- see the operation (Dr. Wesley Scoles presently. does it for this county) and a physician for the medical care of jail inmates (the Health Department presently per- forms this function). As for the purchase, upkeep and ownership of equipment and facili- ties, cost to the county, hiring and firing of personnel, and other con- tractual obligations and responsibili- ties, all these were open to negotia- tions, Tompkins said. But generally speaking, his service was responsible for the purchase,' operation and maintenance of equip-' ment, for seeking grants to upgrade the service, and for collections, or the billing of patients, he said. What operating costs the service couldn't obtain from collections, the county would have 'to subsidize, Tompkins said. In Taylor County; for example, the commission there contributed $268,000 annually to the operation, he said. (See Privatization, Page 2) Four Paramedics Lose Certificates LAZARO ALEMAN Senior Staff Writer The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) last week revoked the paramedic/EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certificates of four former employees of Fire Res- cue. The four employees are William "Larry" Bates, who resigned as chief on Sept. 1; Lt. Stephen B. Thomas, who resigned last week; Steven Box, with Tallahassee Fire Rescue; and Matthew Williams, with Jack- sonville Fire Rescue. The incident that sparked the revo- cations dates from 2000, when Bates, Thomas, Williams and Box took a yearlong paramedic certifica- tion course in Thomasville, GA. The reason for the FDOH discipli- nary action, according to agency spokesman Doc Kokol, was that the four individuals "procured their cer- tificates by making false claims, while engaging in fakery, fraudulent action and misrepresentation." The following are some of the Findings of Facts, as represented on ANTENNAS such as this one atop a water tank out in the county are used to transmit signals to subscribers. The signal is sup- the recommended order of the Divi- sion of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), which heard the case July 26 and issued its recommendation to the Department of Health on Sept. 8. Bates, Box, Thomas and Wi'l- liams attended a paramedic training program at Southwest Georgia Technical College (formerly Tho- mas Technical Institute) from Janu- ary 2000 through December 2000. The four had not yet completed the course or passed the National Registry of EMTs examination when they applied for their EMT/paramedic certification in Florida on Dec. 5, 2000. A statement on the Florida ap- plication form, known as the State- ment of Good Standing, reads: "I, the below named EMT/Paramedic, am requesting Florida certification based on training and current certifi- cation in the state of Georgia or by the National Registry of EMTs." The' four failed the National Registry exam at the conclusion of the yearlong course. Even so, the four passed the Florida EMS/Para- medic examination subsequently. (See Paramedics, Page 2) posed to reach 80 percent of the residents within a four-mile radius of the towers, ac- cording to the contractor. (News Photo) Jennifer Allen Volunteers For Red Cross- Story, Photo, Page 3 137TH YEAR NO.82, 50 CENTS Published Wednesdays & Fridays Ambulance Service is Target Of Exploration REPRESENTATIVES of Airmedic Flight Serv- ices, a subsidiary of Doctors' Memorial Hos- pital in Taylor County, met with commissioners on Tuesday to explore the .." ."..'., COMMISSIONERS talk one-on-one with rep- resentatives of Airmedic Flight Services fol- lowing Tuesday's workshop. From left, Commissioners Danny Monroe, Skeet Joyner Internet Service Put On HoI( As Situation Gets Reassesse PAGE 2, MONTICELLO, (FL), NEWS, FRI., OCTOBER 14, 2005 ARIEL ARMSTRONG, age 3, gathered toys of foods, hygiene items, clothes and toys from her room to donate to children in Mis- were donated to disaster victims. sissippi. She enjoys giving. Two truck loads ni1 1.I's GARY ALDAY and Lester Lawrence wash cars at the Ash- ville Volunteer Fire Car Wash, raising funds for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. (News Photo) Ashville Volunteer Car Wash Raises $247. FRAN HUNT Staff Writer Three volunteers from the Ash- .1ille Area Volunteer Fire Depart- ment (AAVFD) al-ng ,i lth rv..-, volunteers from another department, were able to raise $247 Saturday during their "Fire Truck Care Wash" for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Those working at the Fire Truck Car Wash included Chief Lynn Wood, his wife Brenda, Gary Alday, Monticello Volunteer Fire Department Chief Lester Lawrence and County Commissioner Gene Hall, who had originally stopped to have his car washed and stayed to help. Volunteers washed a total of 23 cars throughout the day, using their fire truck. for water pressure to wash the vehicles. Some citizens chose to make do- , nations 'rather than hia ring their, e- hicles washed. The AAVFD had originally planned to also conduct a boot drive around the courthouse but were unable to roundup enough volunteers for the task. "We hope to do a lot better next year," said AAVFD Chief Lynn Wood. The funds will go to benefit chil- dren who are helped by St. Jude Children's Hospital. to ensure that children with cancer and other life threatening diseases will have a better of survival. Paramedics (Continued From Page 1) The Florida Bureau of Emer- gency Medical Services never ap- proved the paramedics program pro- vided by Thomas Technical Institute. The Georgia Department of Hi-_ man Resources, Division of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medi- cal Services vouches that, as of May 17, 2005, none of the four individu- als had received a Georgia EMS li- cense, the equivalent of the Florida paramedic certificate. Likewise, on May 23, 2005, the National Registry of EMTs con- firmed that the four were never na- tionally registered as paramedics. The gist of the case comes down to the signing of the Statement of Good Standing by the four, in which action the class instructor, Michael Taylor, was allegedly complicit. According to the DOAH docu- ment, Taylor informed the four indi- viduals 'that since they were attend- ing a non-Florida paramedic course, they would have to pass the Na- tional Registry examination before they could sit for the Florida para- medic examination. Taylor then provided the four with copies of the profile data form and the Statement of Good Standing (See aitnaedics, Page 3)' ) LIMITED TIME OFFER CEE DEALER FOR DETAILQ- COMPLETE GAS SERVICE INCLUDES: Normal Installation $183+tax 6 Months Free Tank Rental 100 Gallons of Gas, LJ LI AmeriGas US 19 S. at CR 259 Monticello, Florida 997-3331 Live Jazz & Blues by Charles Atkins Keynote Speaker Representative Curtis Richardson A benefit for the Florida Institute of Rehabilitation Education (FIRE) for People who are Visually Impaired or Blind A unique experience into a world of smell, taste, sound and texture... in total darkness! Sunday, October 16th, 5-9pm University Center Club Ballroom Sponsored by: Hebrock, Steiner & McLaughlin, Nature Coast Eye Care Institute, Rigel Optics,. Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Tallahassee Community College, and the University Center Club For safety, no kids 12 and under ~ $50 individual; $500 reserved table of eight For tickets: (850)942-3658, www.firesight.org Privatization (Continued From Page 1) Tompkins said that if at any time the contract was terminated, all equipment would be returned to the county. And likely, the equipment would be of a higher value than the equipment the county originally turned over to his group, he said. The reason, he added, was that Airmedic sought constantly to up- grade the equipment. Tompkins said that the only possi- ble drawback to privatizing the serv- ice pertained to the employees. He assured commissioners that present Fire Rescue employees would be given every opportunity to stay on. In fact, he said, these employees would likely realize an average sal- ary increase of $5,000 annually, if overtime was counted. (Fire Rescue employees presently are on a sched- ule that doesn't allow for overtime.) Tompkins said employees would also receive health insurance at a re- duced rate, especially under the family plan. The only possible downside, he said, pertained to the older employ- ees, whose retirement pensions might not be as great as they would be if they continued under the pre- . sent state retirement plan. Indeed, smaller retirement contri- butions were one of the ways his group was able cut costs, Tompkins said. Even so, he said the hospital offered different retirement plans that allowed employees to make a greater than standard contribution. Selecting the right retirement plan -- and given time -- an employee could almost duplicate his state re- tirement benefits, he said. At the conclusion of the hour-long workshop, commissioners said they had gone as far as they could go,. without talking dollars. They called the workshop very educational and promised to mull over the informa- tion in the coming weeks. "We're only, exploring options," Commission Chairman Skeet Joyner reiterated. U.S. Deateto r-.EMS NOW AVAILABLE! New PoolTables Balls Cues Other Supplies 1698 Village Square Blvd.*Taflahassee Open Noon 'ai 2 am 7 Dys aWeeld We cordially invite you to the Boyd Family Annual Charity Dinner This year's event will benefit Capital City Youth Services, Inc. hosted by U.S. Congressman & Mrs. Allen Boyd Sunday, October 16, 2005 Skeet Shooting from 3:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. Dinner 5:30 ~ 7:00p.m. Boyd Sod Farm (one mile north ofAshville, Fl on US Highway 221) Proceeds donated to: Capital City Youth Services, Inc. Minimum donation of $20 Please make check payable to Capital City Youth Services, Inc. P.O. Box 16286 Tallahassee, FL 32317 (For charitable deductibility, please consult your tax advisor.) 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IrS All othl Rodrraleiarlks re lIrrolsrY WI tuelr rCsnrCuvu vrrbsr'rs %I'll 31197011 INTODUTOR 9PMAL Cable (Up to 6.0 Mbps) Call1-86-421-766.lc *rn-o /hg -p OF DMING IN THE A RK Cl MONTICELLO, (FL), NEWS, FRI., OCTOBER 14, 2005 PAGE 3 Democratic Com m ittee and Kenneth Sasser, cooking; and Albert Thomas, Beth Davis, Dave I* Watkins, Bob Crew, and volunteers Holds PreCinCt PartY Claudette McRae, Mary Ann Clarke. and Donna and Charles ..... . . N FRED SHOFNER, School Board Member, speaks to Representative Loranne Ausley about educational matters, at the Demo- cratic Committee Precinct Party. RESIDENT Jennifer Allen volunteered with deliver donated items for disbursement. the Red Cross to aid disaster victims. She (News Photo) regularly drives her truck to Tallahassee to Allen Volunteers For Red Cross Disaster Relief FRAN HUNT Staff Writer Resident Jennifer Allen, em-- ployed as a Lieutenant at Madison Work Camp, took the past three weeks off from her job to volunteer for Disaster Relief Services for the Red Cross. Two of those weeks were in Jack- son, MS, and Montgomery, AL, in client screening, where her respon- sibilities included screening evacu- ees in the area, for their specific needs, such as: financial assistance, mental health services and health care. After returning to Jefferson County, Allen ran her pickup truck loaded down with donations for Hurricane Relief, an average of two loads per day. Monday morning, Allen hauled a load of baby supplies including dia- ipers, lotions and other baby care items to Tallahassee. Allen said she was able to do this with her time because Florida has a program where state employees can take 15 work days off from their jobs to volunteer for disaster relief services. "The Red Cross still needs dona- tions of baby related items," said Allen. Items still needed include gloves, baby wipes, diapers, diaper rash ointment, paper towels and related ues to make daily trips from Monti- baby care items, cello to Tallahassee to deliver "I really want to thank the peo- donations, before reporting for ple of Jefferson Country for their duty. caring generosity and donations," All donations can be dropped off she said, at the County Emergency Manage- * Though Allen has now returned ment Operations Center on North to, her job in Madison, she contin- Jefferson Street. Paramedics (Continued From Page 2) necessary to apply for the Florida certification and had them fill a por- tion of the Statement of Good Standing early in the course. Taylor then persuaded Robert D. Vick Sr., regional program director of the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Service, to sign off on the statements, even though the four weren't yet certified in Georgia. SStates Finding of Fact # 91: "Mr. Taylor persuaded Mr. Vick that Mr. Vick needed to sign the documents before the respondents could take the Florida Paramedic Examination. Mr. Taylor made Mr. Vick aware that the respondents had not taken the National Registry Ex- amination when Mr. Vick signed part II of the Statement of Good Standing for respondents, contribut- ing to the impression that respon- dents were certified as Georgia paramedics." Additionally, "Mr. Taylor told Mr. Vick that Jefferson County desper- ately needed, what Mr. Vick refers to as ACLS folks on ambulances. Mr. Vick perceived that participa- tion in this out-of-sequence prepara- tion of necessary documents would speed up the opportunity for the re- spondents to sit for the Florida ex- amination and to be certified as paramedics in Florida." The document holds that the four had a chance to review the State- (See Paramedics, Page 9) Assisting with the event were: Gladys Roann, Shirley Washington, serving; Julie and Tom Conley, decorating and hauling supplies; Beverly Sloan, Franklin Hightower, BROKEN Porcelain, Oii Painting CrystaChandelier Restoration Crystal? Bring Your Items for Repair Davis. While making telephone calls and card mailings for this party, address corrections, phone numbers and email addresses were updated. BARON RESTORATION (770) 469-8476 QUALITY WOR~DKMANSHUIP j, U-- .-------.----- ,-f-'.-- The local Democratic Executive Committee held a precinct party, Oct. 6, at the Casa Bianca Youth Club. Some 35 citizens turned out to hear Rep. Loranne Ausley, featured speaker of the evening. Ausley discussed her efforts on education, the importance of the ref- erendum to change the administra- tion of state government. Use of the clubhouse was donated and white tables and chairs were furnished at no charge, courtesy of Clifford Plummer of Canopy Occa- sions and Tent Rental. Non perishable foods were do- nated for Hurricane Katrina Relief. Drawings were held for door prizes of T-shirts, donated by Jane- gale Boyd. Several guests asked to be put on a volunteer list for the party. Signa- tures for the petition drive (fair elec- tions) were obtained, and left over food was donated to the Senior Cen- ter. Package Deal! $s to Diesel Tractor Packege *Diesel Tractor *Rotary Cutter *Boom Pole *Drawbar *16 ft Dual Axel Trailer *Includes Warranty *Other Pkgs Available CHECKS *CREDIT CARDS $0 Down $99/mo WAC AUSTINB R TRACTORS" A PLACE" Exit 11 off 1-75 1/4 Mile West Then Turn Left on White Water Road 877-249-8885 229-249-8484 6TH ANNUAL GOODWOOD MUSEUM & GARDENS ANTIQUES & TREASURES SHOW 2005 Admission O $10 fo a da 1600 Miccosukee Rd. Tallahassee October 21, 22, 23 850-877-4202 Antique Furniture Crystal & Porcelain Repair Antique & Handmade Rugs Linens Silver Jewelry MilitarylHunting Memorabilia Maps, Prints & Art Lawn & Garden Accents , PAGE 4, MONTICELLO, (FL). NEWS. FRLT. OCTOBER 14, 2005 Monticello News (SSN 0746-5297)-USPA 361-620) Published by Monticello Publishing Co., Inc. F EMRON CICHON Publisher RAY CICHON Managing Editor 4o, LAZARO ALEMAN Senior Staff Writer Published Wednesdays and Fridays Twice Weekly Periodicals Postage Paid at Monticello Post Office Subscription in Florida $45.00 per year. Out of State $52.00 per year. POSTMASTER send addresses to: Monticello News P.O. Box 428, 1215 North Jefferson Street Monticello, FL 32345 Phone: (850) 997-3568 -Fax. 850-997-3774 E-Mail: MonticelloNews@earthlink.net Initiative Targets Overeating BY Kids . It is twelve noon in the school cafeteria. Your child grabs a tray and reaches for the prepared school lunch...or does he? Unbeknownst to their parents, many students opt for more appeal- ing, less healthful alternatives. How about French fries and a soda and perhaps candy for dessert? Today's generation of American children may be the first to. have a lower average life expectancy than their parents not because of disease or poverty but because of an over- 4bundance of foods...and too little physical activity. Many overfed children are under- nourished, because they are eating too much of the wrong kinds of foods, and they are less active than ever before. It is easy to see why nine million American children are overweight,, triple the number .in 1980. Even among children ages 2to 5, child- hood obesity has increased 35 per- cent in the past 10 years. Schools play a major role in the solution. Making schools healthier is the mission of Action for Healthy Kids, vhich organizes thousands of parents and community volunteers on State Teams '(representing each state and, D.C.) workingg to help schools improve the nutrition and physical activity of kids. :Initiatives include alerting educa- tors to the link between-good nutri- tion, physical activity and academic achievement; improving foods of- fered in school cafeterias, stores, and vending machines; increasing opportunities for physical actiti throughout the day; adding time for physical education and nutrition education; and offering health- promoting initiatives such as Re- Charge!, a turn-key after-school program developed by Action for Healthy Kids and the National Foot-- ball League. The 2004 Child Nutrition Act re- quires that all schools participating in the.National School Lunch Pro- gram implement a Local Wellness Policy by July 2006. The legislation stipulates that par- ents help determine policy compo- nents, such as goals for nutrition education and physical activity, and standards for the nutritional value of foods and beverages available at school. Talk with children about whai foods and beverages are available at school: - Teach children he .importance ofFiohoosing.- nutritious. foods and beverages such as low-fat milk in- stead of soft drinks. Contact your school or district administrators to be involved in drafting your district's Local Well- ness Policy. Join your Action for Healthy Kids State Team to help make thou- sands of children in your commu- nity arid state healthier. Be a good role model: when it comes to health\ lifestyle choices, your children's best teacher is you. To learn more about initiatives in . your state and to get information on the ReCharge! aftier-school program, visit www.ActionForHealthyKids.org. Congress Considers Student Loan Cuts BY KEVIN BRUNS In just a few weeks, the U.S. Sen- ate will consider a bill that will have an impact on every community in the nation and the futures of mil- lions of students. The proposal is a multibillion dol- lar cut in the nation's largest student loan program the guaranteed stu- dent loan program which provided over $39 billion in educational assis- tance for 5.4 million students and parents in 2004 alone. " Given what's at stake, the Senate should consider and the public should know the consequences of making an excessive cut in the stu- dent loan program. With guaranteed student loans, families win. Each year, students and parents rely upon the Federal Family Education Loan Program to help make their goals of higher edu- cation a reality. And because student loan provid- ers compete with each other, stu- dents and parents benefit from low- cost loans and high-quality service. With guaranteed student loans, taxpayers win. The money lent to these families comes from private fi-. nancial markets, not taxpayers. The loans are economical too - less than $900 million was spent last year to support $245 billion in out- standing loans or less than four- tenths of a cent on every outstanding dollar of loans. From Our Photo File p. ', LOCAL DEMOCRATS held a barbecue, in April, 1990, on the Courthouse Circle, with a number of candidates on hand. L-R: Com- missioner Walter: "Butch" Edwards, Albert party's chances in the fall elections. (News File Photo) Opinion & Comment 'Short Takes & Other Notions BY RON CICHON Publisher In the midst of news about disas- ters, there was the story of Vinny Testavede's' coming out of retire- ment and leading the New York Jets to victory over Tampa Bay. The 41-year-old quarterback had been out of football for nine :onthis when the Jet's starting _quarterback and backup went down with injuries: Testaverde calls the coach and offers to help. A week later he's in uniform guiding the Jets to a win. How about that? We're getting good comments on the columns by Merry Ann Frisby. She enjoys writing them and I enjoy sharing this space with her. After 30 years of knocking out two columns a week, I welcome a respite. I hope the Cit ,Council moves ahead with making Dogwood Street between Jefferson and Cherry Streets a pedestrian area. It would create a downtown center and with a little cosmetic effort, increase shop- ping to benefit our merchants. This idea has been kicked around for more than 25 years that I know of, but nothing has happened. There are many small. towns which have redone their downtown 'areas with vdr) posimri'e economic h.enefi'ts. .. ' Quotable quote: "Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger." Chinese proverb. This is National Popcorn Poppin' Month. I wonder who decides this stuff?....Didja know tuna is a natural source of omega-3,. and a low fat and preservative free option. Health officials have long touted the bene- fits of seafood much of which is low fat, low.calorie and high protein.., Recent survey suggests smart women are unlikely to marry. For every 15 point increase in IQ score above the average of 100, a woman's. likelihood of marrying falls by almost 60 percent. Kiplinger reportsstates that use tax breaks to lure businesses may be in trouble. The Supreme Court is considering whether the practice is legal. It's reviewing a lower court decision that knocked down a move b O'hio to gi .ili .'i\ credits to busi- nesses that purchase and use ma- chinery in the state. A decision on the case is expected next year. There's firestorm on the right over President's Bush's nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court. The White House is trying to calm the storm with a series of meetings and conference calls. Democrats, meanwhile, have said very little as Republicans fight among themselves. My guess is the Pumpkin Creations Witi Halloween is the season for imagi- nation and family fun and families are doing more than ever to cele- brate the spooky.season. According to Vicki Rhodes, Hal- loween expert and author of "Pump- kin Decorating," one popular Hal- loween trend is a focus on the com- With guaranteed student loans, our fort of home and spending time wi communities win. It's our colleges, family. universities and schools that pro- "Families are doing more thi duce.,the nurses, doctors, engineers, ever to celebrate Halloween," sa teachers, technicians, etc., that are Rhodes. so important to each of our. commu- "From homemade haunted house nity's quality of life. _to elaborate pumpkins, this is tl And it has been the availability of perfect time of year to bring tl low-cost loans that has helped family together with festive part Americans from all walks of life and creative arts and cral both fulfill their potential and be- projects." come productive workers and re- AnOther Halloween trend to loo sponsible citizens. for according to Rhodes is elabora ,the largest secondary and. impressive pumpkins. N Finally, the largest secondary longer made by simply carving thr school classes in history will be triangles and a cooked smile, ja graduating over the next several o'lanterns everywhere are getting years. They may also be the most di- verse. So is this really the time for the federal government to reduce sup-. " port for higher education? " Congress ought to be concentrat- ing on ways to increase access to higher education. That means lower- ing financial barriers and making more young people aware of grants and loans and the value of post sec- ondary education and training. An excessive cut in student loans is a step in the wrong direction. (Kevin Bruns is executive director of America's Student Loan Provid- ers, a national coalition of more than 80 lenders and guaranty agen- cies that provide federally guaran- teed loans to students and parents through the Federal Family Educa- tion Loan Program.) th an id es he es fts ok! atd No ee ck a BY BOBBY HAMILTON face-lift. To help, Hershey's is offering a fun alternative to pumpkin carving using a Halloween staple candy. According to the Halloween ex- perts at The Hershey Company, "Candy is never in short supply this time of year and it is the perfect tool for creating extraordinary pumpkin creations, from witches to vampires and even self-portraits." Watch the creativity flow as your family uses Twizzlers for the hair, Reese's peanut butter cups for the eyes and Whoppers for the nose. Craft items; such' as pipe cleaners, felt and glitter, also can be used to enhance your pumpkin designs. Proud of your family's pumpkin decorating talents? You can enter your pumpkin in the "Hershey's Sweeten Up Your Pumpkin Deco- rating Contest." This contest encour- ages kids, families and decorating experts across the country to send in pictures of their creative Hershey's- decorated pumpkins for a chance to win one of ten $10,000 prizes. Additional information about the contest can be found at Halloween store displays, inside bags of'Her- shey's Pumpkin Decorating Mix or at www.hersheys.com. In addition to impressive pump- kins, intricate costumes and over- flowing trick-or-treat bags, here are a few festive activities to bring the family together this haunted holiday: :*. Throw a Halloween-themed. party and invite the neighborhood kids. Allow your family's imagina- tion to run wild as you brainstorm fun games and creative projects for the party. Bake imaginative treats and make sure everyone comes dressed in his or her favorite costume. For fun and confirmation hearings will be very interesting. If you want to breathe new life into a tired workout, get some fresh air. That's the advice of fitness gu- rus who say that exercising outside can make you feel more energetic and help keep workouts interesting and effective. An apple a day may keep the doc- tor away, but a recent .nrd'. found drinking tea night keep the cardi- ologis t at bay The USDA reported that men and women who drank black tea for three weeks reduced their total and bad cholesterol levels by an average of 7.5 percent. Antioxidants called .flavonoids, found in both green and black teas, are thought to be potent weapons in the fight against heart disease. Food for thought: Winston Chur- chill said, "We make a living, by what we get, we make a life by what we give." I Candy spooky Halloween party ideas, visit www.trickortreats.com. Ghost Busting: Create a petrify- ing pifiata by filling a brown paper bag with Halloween.treats. Close the top of the bag by folding several inches over a wire clothes hanger, and give your pifiata a ghostly persona by gluing on lengths of white streamers. Draw ghost features on the bag and hang' in an area that is clear of furniture. Players can take turns swinging at the pifiata with a 'witch's broom- stick' until the pifiata breaks and it's treat time. Find unique ways to decorate your home. For example, fill clear latex gloves with pink and white pieces of candy and tie them off at the end. Let your kids place their favorite costume rings on the fingers and place them throughout the house for a spooky effect. (NAPS) Against High Gas Prices Department of Energy says that a tune-up can improve gas mileage by four percent. Replacing a faulty Just because gas prices hit record- oxygen sensor can improve mileage highs, you don't have to let that by 40 percent. keep you idle. There are ways to Healthy air filters: Replacing a save. clogged air filter can improve mile- Tires tie in to gas savings:' age by 10 percent:' Check the air pressure in your tires Get the pedal off the metal: regularly. The U.S. Department of Fifty-five not only saves lives, it Energy reports one pound of under saves gas. Government figures show inflation costs two. to three miles of each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph gas per gallon. is like paying an additional $0.15 At least once a month, make sure per gallon for gas. your tire pressure matches, the Drive sensibly: accelerating and manufacturer's recommended braking abruptly wastes fuel. Driv- amount found in your owner's man- ing sensibly can increase gas mile- ual. age by 33 percent at highway Tune in to tune-ups: The U.S. speeds. Cruise to savings: Use cruise control. Each time your foot presses the accelerator, your car expends more energy. Every time you brake for the car ahead, this energy is lost. Take a load off: The less weight your car has to carry, the less work your engine has to perform. Plan ahead: cars hate gridlock. Avoid congested areas in order to keep your car from idling. Consoli- date your errands. Shop around: If you're driving a gas guzzler, consider a change.. The difference between a car that gets 20 miles per gallon and one that gets 30 amounts to about $550 per year, ac- cording to the U.S. Department of Energy (if you drive 15,000 miles a year and pay $2.20 a gallon for gas). (Bobby Hamilton is the current NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion after achieving four ca- reer NASCAR Winston Cup Series victories.) Letters to the Editor Welcomed I 500 Words or Less Letters must be signed and include phone number of ..mm..i- -a -w.m -- := -- i } Lifestyle MONTICELLO, (FL), NEWS, FRI., OCTOBER 14, 2005 PAGE 5 Domestic Violence Awareness Event Planned Tuesday DEBBIlE SNAPP Staff Writer The Refuge House will hold its annual Domestic Violence Aware- ness event 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Malloy's Nursery. The focus will be on the effects of domestic violence on children. Scheduled speakers for the event are City Commissioner Gerrold Austin and Maureen O'Neil, a pro- fessor at the Tallahassee Commu- nity College. Authorities estimate that each year 3.3 million children witness domes- tic violence and that 90 percent of the children are aware of the vio- lence directed at their mother. Regardless of whether children are physically abused, the emotional ef- fects of witnessing domestic vio- lence are similar to the psychological trauma associated with being a victim of child abuse. Both parents are viewed as the ul- - ".4, ~ Nursing Center Plans October Activities timate authority figure when there is '- ....i fighting between parents, children often become confused. -. They do not know who to believe, . or whose "side" they should be on. It is frightening for children to see : ... the people they love the most, and .r are totally dependent upon, abusing each other. Children learn by watching their " parents and imitating their behavior. No matter what their age, children in violent homes receive the mes- sage that violence is an effective ' means of gaining control over others. Chances are this behavior will carry into adulthood unless the chil- dren learn that domestic violence is wrong. It is a learned behavior and unless there is outside intervention, the cy- cle can continue. For more information or counsel- ing call 342-3518. Collect calls are welcomed. All services are confi- dential and provided-free of charge. Car Seat Installation Program Held Saturday DEBBIE SNAPP Staff Writer I 7 , The Community Traffic Safety Team held a car seat installation training session, in the Jefferson Square parking lot, Saturday. Tents. were set up for the event, which began at 9 am, and by noon 13 cars had been fitted with new car seats. Volunteers standing outside of the plaza stores directed shoppers to the activity, where trained car seat spe- cialists were available to check car seats to make sure they were in- stalled correctly, and that children were strapped in safely. A scale was on site to weigh chil- dren to determine the proper car seat. There was also coloring books and toys for the children, and informa- tion packets for adults. Most of the vehicles arrived with children only belted in the back seats and no car seat. They left with new car seats. This operation was made possible with a Department of Transportation (DOT) funded grant to the Jefferson arid Madison County Health Depart- ments and donations from the Ki- wanis Club. The Kiwanis donations allowed for 240 safety seats to be given to those who can not afford the cost of : ,,0 p ,, 1 '. t" F ,. , ./.' A"r:\' FULFORD New Arrival Tracie and Stephen Fulford of Monticello announce the birth of their son Gannett Stephen Fulford. He was born 1:30 a.m., Wednes- day, Sept. 21, at Tallahassee Memo- rial Hospital. He weighed 10 pounds, 5 ounces and was 24 inches long. He has an older sister Ester Elaine Fulford, who is 2 V2. His grandparents are Pam and Gary Fulford of Monticello, Donna and Roger Miller of Tallahassee, and Tempa and Tom Babington of Palm Bay. His great grandparents are C A Fulford of Monticello, James Riherd of Quitman, GA., Opal and L Ray Eiford of Vienna, GA., and C-lestia and Tom Babington of Franklin, NC. JIYAH GHEE is tucked into car seat by Sheena McFadden. the seats. Appropriate paper work was pro- vided to document eligibility. Behavior Observation Class Set Behavior Observation and Screen- ing Classes are scheduled 5:30 - ' 9:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 18 and 20 and from 5:30 8:45 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, at the Ex- tension Office. Pre-registration can be made in person at the Extension Office or online through the Department of Children and Families' website at http://training01-dcf.myflorida.gov/ dcf/cct/infool.html. The fee is $20. There will be no childcare pro- vided for this class. Participants will receive Continu- ing Education Credits for this ten hour class. Contact Extension Agent Heidi B. Copeland for more information at 342-0187. Church News New Bethel AME Church will ob- serve its annual Homecoming Wor- ship Service 11 a.m., Sunday. Guest Minister is Rev. Edward Robinson, of Miami. Old Harmony Baptist Church holds Sunday service 11 a.m., Sun- days. The church is located six miles from Lamont on Walker Cemetery Road. Lloyd United Methodist Church celebrates its 118th Homecoming 11 a.m., Sunday. The church will observe the Pas- tor's birthday, Sunday, Oct. 30, with a covered dish luncheon to follow the 11 a.m. worship service. VOLUNTEERS Robert Freeland sings and Jane Freeland plays piano to entertain at afanly events at Jefferson- Nurs- ing Center. (News Photo) Chicken Dinner Will Benefit Senior Center DEBBIE SNAPP Staff Writer .,The Jefferson County Sheriftfs Office will host a Chicken Dinner fundraiser to benefit the Senior Cen- ter, Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Sher- iff's Department. Serving times are 11 a.m. 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. 7 p.m. To have a meal delivered indicate that information when purchasing a ticket. Tickets are on sale n plate. These can be pu Sheriffs Department, department employee, 99--2523. There will be tents s .ing on the grounds, will be available. . The meal will con cued' chicken, cole beans, a roll, and a drii With much success the fundraiser is expec more successful this ye Homes Of Mourn James Bridges, Jr. S.James Bridges, *Jr., age 57, of Greenville, FL died October 81-200,5 a at Tallahassee, FL. Bridges was a truck driver and a S .native of Hahira, Georgia and lived in Greenville for many years. C He is survived by two daughters: Juandallyn Bridges, Tampa; Sha- D juandrine Bridges, Madison grand- S son, L'darrien Bridges, Madison; six brothers, Billy Thomas (Sharon), Miami; Darryl Bridges, Miami; Fred a. Bridges, Pompano Bch.; Robert A: Bridges, West Palm Bch.; Ron.ald ca Alexander, Greenville; Gsgt Darrin st Alexander (Angela), Honolulu. Ha- waii, three sisters Dr. Julia Rc,. r.:IldJ C] (Joseph), Jacksonville; Many other cl sorrowing relatives and friends.. Funeral services will be Saturday, da October 15, 2005 at ll:00 a.m. at na Shiloh MB Church, Greenville. In- E terment will follow at New Jeruse- lem Cemetery, Ashville Hwy. Pall- bearers are friends of the family. Branch Street Funeral Home is han- dling arrangements. The Reverend Esaw Griffin, Reverend Esaw Griffin age 57 died Thursday, October 6, in Talla- hassee. a The viewing will be 11 am until _) service at 4:00 p.m. on Sturday, i October 15, 2005.at Bethel Mission- ary Baptist Church in Tallahassee [ with burial at Tallahassee Memory j Gardens in Tallahassee. The Reverend Griffin was a native _ of Bolton, MS. and maintained dual E residence in both Tallahassee and I9 Pensacola, FL for the last 15 years. [1 He was the owner of Esaw Griffin a Painting Contractors, LLC, with of- E_ fices in Tallahassee and Pensacola-.: , Reverend Griffin was an asvocia e Minister at Bethel Missionary Bap- E tist Church in Tallahassee. 15 Mourning Reverend Griffin's un- expected passing and cherishing his love and memory are: his devoted wife of 24 years, Diana Renee White Griffin, whom he lovingly _ called, "Renee"; his four sons and Fq one daughter, Eric and Charles and' wife, Tiffany, Dallas, TX, Stanley and Reginald and wife, Samantha, S Atlanta, GA., and Shana and hus- ] band, Wayne of Dallas, TX; his I mother Mrs. Ruth Ann Griffin of R Jackson, MS.; brothers James Grif- : fin, Syracuse, NY., Glenn Griffin, _ San Diego, CA. and Willie Griffin I of Jackson, MS., sisters Lillie Cae- IE sar, Waukegan, IL., and Lucille' - Kelly of Raymond, MS.; eight [ grandchildren, several '"nieces, nephews, arid lid Il IJ.. ;atur :lass )EBBIE SI taff Write The CPR m. Saturd ME Churc nceled du ances. Innovative PR class, ass in the r For more ate or futu ator Byron MIMI Pni Jl-UE low at: $5 per rchased at the or from any or by calling et up for din- and takeouts DEBBIE SNAPP Staff Writer October activities for the Jefferson Nursing Center (JNC) will include a day trip to Tallahassee for the Sen- ior Games on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Residents will compete against other Centers in Basketball Throw, Bean Bag Toss, Balloon Roll-Up, Bowling, Wheelchair Racing, and Bingo. They expect to bring home First Place wins and recognition in the categories in which they compete. Residents, representing the JNC in- clude: Emily Atkinson, Victor Be- navides, Marie Gouker, Johnny Hill, Donna Holmes, Victoria Karnou- pakis, Liouse Lackey,. Lois Lump- kins, Michael Paiano,. Happer Payne, Christine Watkins, Bina Woodson. Friday, Oct. 21, a picnic 'is planned at the Recreation Park for the residents and family, as a time to enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and good fellowship with friends and family. ... . An Ice Cream Social is. set. for Tuesday, Oct. 25. ,Birthdays will be, celebrated on Friday, Oct. 28, with ,cake and .punch. Observing birthdays are: Jessie,* Strickland and Katherine CARD OF THANKS isist of barbe- The family of Johnny Williams, ;slaw,.' baked Jr. is filled with gratitude for the nk. ,. outpouring expressions of love and ss in. the past, concern during its bereavement. ,ted to be even We thank you' for -the flowers, ear. cards, telephone 'calls, prayers, visits, food, concern, donations, and * all other acts of kindness. n Special thanks to the Jefferson Nursing Center, Big Bend Hospice, aunts, uncles, and the Tillman Funeral Home, for other relatives your professional actsof service. May,,God..bless each ofyou,' is ur:pra) er gh ily The Williams Family Udy CRFK Canceled NAPP r R class scheduled for 9 ay, at the Union Hill :h.in Wacissa, has been ie to unforeseen circum- e Partners.' host for the will reschedule another iear future. information about this re dates contact Coordi- Bamhart, at 251-0386. 'B^ rymvoodCenter 1656 South Jefferson Monticello, floricda 32344 (850) 997-1800 BRVNWOOD CENTER WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE TO YOU OUR "RAPID RECOVERY REHAB TEAM" AND OUR PROFESSIONAL AND CARING STAFF ADMINISTRATOR: Brenda Lacy DIRECTOR OF NURSING: Donna Elliott REHAB DIRECTOR: Tatum Cameron AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: Tameka German SPEECH THERAPIST: Erika Osborne ADMISSIONS/MARKETING AND SOCIAL SER VICES DIRECTOR: Toni Jenkins-Flavien WE WANT TO WELCOME YOU TO VISIT OUR STAFF TOUR OUR FACILITY AND EXPERIENCE THE WARM, CARING ATMOSPHERE OF 2BRyNvOOD CENTER Freeman. A Halloween Carnival for the resi- dents and friends is planned for Sat- urday, Oct. 19. There will be a variety of food items, games, face painting, a bake sale, and a costume contest. Healthy Start Seeking Doulas Here The Healthy Start Coalition of Jef- ferson, Madison, and Taylor Coun-, ties is recruiting doulas from the' tri-county area. Doulas are women who provide supportive services during childbirth' and earn $75. $350. per service. Doula training will be held in Noc- vember. A recruitment for interested women will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Madison County Library. There is no charge.- For more information contact Donna Hagan, contract manager at 948-2741. This course is for anyone inter-, ested in assisting women and fami- lies to have a satisfying birth experience. It is designed to help participants become expert labor support provide& ers and to birth with confidence. The program uses texts and sup- plementary literature, video, and role play to build knowledge and practical skills. Attendance constitutes one step in the process to become a DONA Cer, tified Doula (CD.) On completion of the intensive, 20 hour workshop, participants will be able to: identify the significance of -birth to a.family; define dou.la, labor support person, monitrice, midwife, and the scope of their practices. &SUNS CntOrI & Reception Center 925-7882 --" --,7"Tfe Villages Of St. Marks duL Am STONE CRAB FESTIVAL "0 October 22 Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 11 a.m. 9 p.m. Closed Tuesday Saturday 8 a.m. 10 p.m.- Sunday 8 a.m. 9 p.m. limindlIMIMIMAJIM FOIJIMIM Nij FORMUM cFj!lfc--!jliMiMFPJJiMiMliElFi2JJrcDJrr-D]iEdiMiMiNUipiFuEJI iMWPPJMPaPPJFPJJFMDJFT P I PEA PRA PP- I Fo PAGE 6, MONTICELLO, (FL), NEWS, FRI., OCTOBER 14, 2005 Wi _7., At:m I _! .b .. 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(News Photo) JCHS Tigers Prepare To Face Branford, Friday FRAN HUNT Staff Writer The varsity Tigers football team are sharpening their claws in prepa- ration for a victory 7:30 p.m., Fri- day, against Branford. JCHS goes into the game with a 2-4 season record, compared to the 3-3 record of Branford. "When we play, we always go in to win," said Head Coach Harry Ja- cobs. The Tigers have been concentrat- ing this week on improving their game, by making perfect execu- tions, making their defense sound, receiving penalties, working on 4a- \ titudes and continue playing as a, team unit. "We scored good in last weeks ACA Golfer Plays in Championship FRAN HUNT Staff Writer Aucilla Christian Academy's- Lone Golfer is eighth grader John Stephens, who represented the school in the District Champion- ships last week. Athletic Director Ray Hughes said that since there are not enough golfers at ACA, Stephens competes independently. "He didn't win, but he .did a really good job for an eighth grader, shooting a 96," said Hughes. Hughes added that although Ste- phens did not win, he did beat the three players that he was playing with and he did finish ahead of about 10 other golfers. Warriors To Face FAMU Friday Night FRAN HUNT Staff Writer The Warriors varsity football team are doing their war dance readying for Friday nights battle against FAMU. "It's going to be a tough game," said Head Coach Dave Roberts. "They're a good coordinated team with a lot of size and speed." "That 46-0 win at homecoming last week has made them hungry for another one," he said. He added that the Warriors have been concentrating on being able to properly read the FAMU quarter- back, in order to execute the plays. Roberts said: "They have a wing-T offense and it'll make the going tough. "I think if we keep playing like we have been, we can win. We can come out with it, if we do what we're supposed to and execute properly." game," said Jacobs, even though we had a couple of touchdowns called back." He added that the 19-7 win last week has helped raise the team's spirits. "A win always makes a positive impact and it really count with the team and its attitudes," Jacobs added. "Branford runs a super offense. They have a wining coach, and they have good size and speed, with the momentum of last week's win, we're ready to win again," Ja- cobs concluded. Florida High defeated the ACA Warriors 42-14 in the last game of the season, last week. Coach Ray Hughes said the game was close at the half, but in the fourth quarter, he put in some of the smaller, less experienced War- riors to play, and Florida High scored two touchdowns. Matt Bishop led the offense with 13 carries for 49 yards and one touchdown, a kickoff return for an 80 yard touchdown and four pass receptions for 88 yards. Luke Whitmer scored on the two extra point attempts, had three re- ceptions for 17 yards, and one two- point conversion; and Brandon Dunbar had three receptions for 38 yards. On the defensive side of the field, Casey Anderson had five tackles and one assist; Matt Dobson, six tackles; Bishop, four tackles; and Jacob Pitts, three tackles and one assist. Daniel Ward and Mason Shiver each had two tackles; Whitmer, two tackles and two assists, Buddy Vollertsen, two tackles and one as- sist; and Clark Christy, two tackles Your dog recommends brisk walks on a regular basis. So do we. Our reason is that physical activity reduces risk factors for heart disease and stroke, (Your dog's reasons may vary.) To learn more, call 1-800-AHA-USA1. Or visit us at http:// American Heart www.amhrt.org on the World Wide Web. Association..= Figh0ngHeadrt Olseas andStfroe and two assists. The Jefferson County Recycling Program accepts the following items for recycling All plastic bottles soda bottles (any size), milk jugs, water bottles, laundry detergent bottles, etc. All type cans Tin cans food cans, dog food cans, cat food cans, etc. Aluminum cans soda cans, beer cans etc. Newspapers, Magazines, etc. All cardboard products grocery bags, cereal boxes, food boxes, laundry detergent boxes, shipping boxes, etc., ,, All glass b6ttles, jars etc. (clear, brown & green) Residents can bring these items directly to the Recycling Center located at 1591 Waukeenah Street or they may drop them off at any one of the collection sites in the County. Remember, every time you recycle you are extending the life of our Landfill and saving your County dollars in Tipping fees. How could you go wrong? Additional items accepted at the collection sites: Household garbage *Waste Tires (not accepted at the Recycle Center) Batteries *White Goods (which consist of) Refrigerators, freezers, washing machines,. dryers, air conditioner units, etc. (not accepted at the Recycle Center) Used Oil & Oil Filters Household Hazardous Waste pesticides, swimming pool chemicals, paint, paint thinner, etc. (Please have all, containers clearly marked to identify contents) **The Recycle Center Household Hazardous Waste Office will accept medical & pharmaceutical waste. These items must be turned into an employee of the facility and not just dropped off. Please take notice to all of the signage posted in the collection site for the proper disposal of above items. The City of Monticello offers Curbside pick-up for city residents for recyclable items on each Wednesday morning. For further information on other items for disposal in the City, please call Don Anderson at 342-0154. Please visit the Jefferson County web page http://www.cojefferson.fl.us/SolidWaste.html for the locations & hours of operation for each individual site. For further information please call the Solid Waste Department at 342-0184. I &&"Ju 0, ITAkIl I A 1. -" I 11-, .-., I .-, -I I r MONTICELLO, (FL), NEWS, FRI., OCTOBER 14, 2005 PAGE 9 Paramedics (Continued From Page 3) :ment of Standing and correct the false impression created by Vick's signature prior to submitting the ap- plications in Florida. The hearing officer found that "complicity on the part of Mike Taylor and Robert Vick in respon- dents' pursuits to become Florida paramedics through illegitimate. means does not excuse respondent." He further found that the failure of the receiving agency to recognize deficiencies -- i.e., incomplete infor- mation on the four applications -- "does not relieve respondents of misconduct that took place before (the agency) took custody of the documents..." "On their face," writes the hearing officer, "the documents submitted by respondents were in a manner designed to create the impression that respondents were qualified to take the Florida examination, when they knew they were not." Bates said Tuesday that the matter was far from over. He said the four have appealed the decision and are willing to go as high as the circuit court, if need be. "We didn't do anything fraudulent or anything that's fakery," Bates said. "We're still appealing." He wondered why it took the De- partment of Health four years to act on the case, given that it went back to 2001. In the interim, he said, the department had re-certified Thomas, Box, Williams and him in 2002 and 2004, as re-certification is required every two years. "Each year when we 'renewed our certification, that was the time for them to act," Bates said. "But every year, they renewed our certificates." He reiterated that the matter was far from over. Thomas declined to comment. Kokol said a complaint triggered the investigation that resulted in the FDOH disciplinary action. He ex- plained that state statute allows for the regaining of a revoked certifi- cate after a year, provided the indi- vidual successfully completes the appropriate training and testing. LEGiAl'NOIlCI LEGALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that D.C. Merritt the holder of the following certifi- cates has filed said certificates for a tax , deed issue thereon. The certificate num- bers and years of issuance, the description American Heart 0 Association-.. Fighmg Heart Disease and Stroke Start to Finish Heart Disease of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No. 478 Year of Issuance 1998 Description or Property: Exhibit A One (1) acre of land, more or less, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of that certain prop- erty deeded to John Hundley and Lizzie Hundley, husband and wife, by Ben Ed- wards, Jr., and Minnie Edwards, his wife, by deed dated the 14th day of February, 1953 and of record in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Florida, in Deed Book "000" page 420 and to which references is hereby made. From said point of beginning run- ning thence East for a distance of 210 feet, more or less, thence running South for a distance of 210 feet, more or less, thence running South for a distance of 210 feet, more or less, thence running West for a distance of 210 feet, more or less, thence running North for a distance of 210 feet, more or less, and to the point of beginning of the land hereby conveyed. Said prop- erty being in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Town- ship 1 North, Range 5 East. This is the same land conveyed to John Hundley, Jr., by Willie Lahe joined by his wife, Mattie' B. Lane, and of record in O.R. Book 71, page 460, Public Records of Jefferson County, Florida, and to which, references BUSINESS DIRECTORY Septic Tank & Land Clearing Complete Septic Service & Repair Lot Preparing & Land Clearing Thomas B. Scott, Sr. Rt 1,Box 137 Lamont, FL 32366 ph:997-5536 cell: 933-3620 Register 's Mini-Storage 315 Waukeenah Hwy. (1/4 Mile Off US 19 South) 997-2535 DOUG'S TREE & LAWN SERVICE 0 Trimming S STrimmowing 0 Stump Grinding 0 Removal 0 Aerial Device SMaintenance Bush Hogging 997-0039 Lic. & Insured 1-10 Chevron pk 3/pk Ct. Marlboro 72mm $2.36 $6.73 $21.99 (Ment. F.F., Lt.) Price good thru 11-27-05 Marlboro $2.99 $8.49 $26.93 (Reg. Style) Basic $2.55 $7.19 $22.93 (All Styles) Grizzly $1.59 can $7.77 Roll Timberwolf $1.99 can $9.65 Roll Free Lighter w/CartonWPurchase Another shipment of Leather Purses We accept all manufacturer coupons. Call for quality work 45 Years In The Trade Jerry Cole Painting Corp. 850-997-7467 -850-544-2917' *Residential ~ Commercial *Interior ~ Exterior Gene Hall County Commissioner, (850) 321-6673 (cell) "PLEASE REMEMBER THE HURRICANE VICTIMS DONATE To YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY." Residential & Commercial Lic.#cgc #1507547 YEAGER CONTRACTING CO. INC. CUSTOM HOMES Commercial and Agriculture Buildings PH: 997-2296 CELL: 508-2383 *Lot Cleaning *Driveways *Dig Ponds *Road Building *Culvert Installation *Fill Dirt *Limerock *Gravel Billy Simmons, Owner Backhoe and Hauling Septic Tack Contractor & SEcavation Contractor ione: (850) 997-08 7 Cell: (850)509-1465 Insured D.O.H. Lic. #SR0971265 Visa & Mastercard Accepted! Lawn & Landscaping r---------------- ------ Mention This Ad & receive REALTOR A A 10% lDiscount I - ,- ..... = (85\ 0(7-50)99 11025 East Mahan 877-4550 www.TimPeary.com CARROLL HILL AUTro ELECTRIC, INC. "Complete Auto Electric Repair Service" Thomasville Road 115 Albany Rd. (on Carroll Hill) 229-226-0,717 Debra Liggin ~ REALTOR 2365 Centerville Road Tallahassee, Fl 32308 Rrt Realty Business (850) 383-6451 Mobile (850) 509-8284 Fax (850) 383-6400 E-Mail dliggin@manausa.com Web Site www.manausa.com EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED Nk CHASE Jena Fernandez Senior Mortgage Specialist 17 Years Of Service 850-224-2427 FHA/VA/CONV. Self Employed New Construction/Land Credit issues OK Mr. Merchant This Space Could Be Your For Only $10 Per Week Keaton Tire Repair "Service Is Oui Business on and'oil the RoaO"d EDD KEATON TRAVIS KEATON 54 Capps Hwy Lamont, FL 32336 850-997-0903 Shop 850-264-6871 Cell 850-997-09'37 Fax 850-997-5443 Home Since 1977 *Licensed *Bonded *Insured Residential & Commercial FREE ESTIMATES ~ 997-4100 B & M Tractor Service Specializing in Food Plots, Bush Hogging, Liming & Fertilizing, Spraying, and Fencing Brad McLeod Cell: (850) 210-2942 .Mack McLeod Cell: (850) 545-2325 Cell: (850) 510-0346 Home: (850) 997-1451 Home: (850) 997-3091 10534 South Salt Rd, Luamont, FL. 32336 1 i ian N n a s 4 WE GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR YOU! 997-6500 WHEN You NEED To SOLVE COMPUTER PROBLEMS. SAME DAY & NEXT DAY ONSITE SERVICE .*Diagnosis Repair *Upgrades *Installations *Consultations *Tuorials *Removal of Viruses, Adware, Spyware Kelly-Plain Construction, Inc. State Certified Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor Florida Contractors License# cuc 1223722 All Residential and Commercial Site Work, Including Building Pads *Roads *Drainage *Ponds *Land Clearing *Laser Grading *Excavation *Fill Ma- terials *Sanitary, Storm and Portable "The State Certified Site Work Professionals" (850) 528-8051 Day HBall. Owner 1412 E Base Street Madison, Florida 32340 (850) 973-3026 BEST PRICES IN TOWN WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLDt m Bowling ker Associate 997-4789 1-888-701-2205 www'.pamb@nettally.com Call Andy Rudd For Appliance Service Needs @ 997-5648 Mr. Merchant This Space Could Be Yours For Only $20 Per Week LEGALS is hereby expressly directed. Name in which assessed Angelou Hundley. All of said property being in the County of Jef- ferson, State of Florida.Unless such certifi- cate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the court house door on the 9th ,day of November, 2005, At 11:00 a.m. Dated this 5th day of October 2005, Clerk of Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Florida. 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, c Attention: Jefferson County Road Department will be accepting bids for a 2005 or newer tandem dump truck. Maximum allowable miles on the odometer can not exceed 20,000 miles. All interested companies can obtain a specifications sheet at our office or call and we will fax it to you. We will accept sealed bids for the remainder of this month, October 2005. Bids will be opened November 1, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the road department office. Our office phone number is 997-2036. Our location address is 1484 S. Jefferson St. Monticello, Florida. 10/12, 14.19, 21, 26, 28, c The City of' Monticello is ,accepting applications for a position in the Wastewater Department for a Dual Certified Wastewater and Water Plant LEGALS I':; Operator with Class "G" License. Applications are available at City Hall, 245 South Mulberry Street, Monticello, Florida, Monday Friday from 8 am to 4 p.m., and will be accepted until 4 PM, Wednesday, October 19, 2005. The City of Monticello, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, place of birth, handicap, or national origin. The City of Monticello is a drug free workplace, and new employees must pass a pieemployment test. 10/12, 10/14, c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: The Estate of HARRIETTE COU- VER, Deceased. Case No. 05-104-PR NO- TICE OF ADMINISTRATION The administration of the Estate of HARRI- ETTE COUVER, Deceased, is pending in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is: Jefferson County Courthouse, Monticello, Florida 32344. The names and addresses 'of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the. qualifications of the per- f'l J cl d11 m 1 l l A S(, n .l.l. PAGE 10. MONTICELLO, (FL), NEWS, FRI., OCTOBER 14, 2005 LEGALS': ""^ '"" sonal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this court are required to file their ob- jections with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- TICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons hav- ing claims or demands against the dece- dent's estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJEC- TIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- EVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is October 14, 2005 DATED THIS 10th day of October, 2005. Brain T. Hayes FL. BAR I.D. #0034687, P.O. Box 1275 Monticello, FL 32345 850-997-2065. Attorney for CHAR- LES P. BOLAND, Personal Representa- tive of Estates of Harriette Couver, Deceased. L, 14 10/21. c HELP WANTED Clinical Support Specialist Jefferson County: Knowledge of a variety of software systems. Well developed organization skills. Experience with fnedical supplies, records and terminology is necessary. Some pharmacy related experience preferred, but not mandatory. Ideal candidate must posses solid communication skills and the ability to demonstrate the highest standard of work ethnic and confidentiality. RN / PRN Jefferson County: Current Florida License as RN required. Minimum one (1) year in-patient nursing experience or previous Olospice/Home Health experience. .Successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage physical demands and emotional stress of work in a Hospice House position, caring for terminally ill patients and their families. Fax Resume To (850) 701-1375 10/12- 1 !'1,2 Registered Nurses / Licensed Practical Nurses Be part of a team working side by side with other health care- professional. RN/PRN vacancies currently exist at Jefferson C.L in- M'o-nticello. Exceptional Health Car'e Insurance Vested Retirement after six years ~ Comprehensive State of Florida Benefit Package. If your prefer per diem, rather than career HELP WANTED service, we also have OPS (non-benefited positions). RNs $29-31, LPNs $19-22. For additional information contact Sharon McKinnie, R.N. at 850-922-6645, email: mckinnie,sharon@mail.dc.state.fl.us 10/12, 14. 19, 21, 26, 28, 11/2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, c Site Manager PT 15 hrs/wk Heritage Manor, Monticello, FL Resume to: Flynn Mgmt. Corp., 516 Lakeview Rd. Unit 8, Clearwater, FL 33756 Fax: (77') 447-5516. 10/12. 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 11/2,4, c DRIVERS: Be HOME Often! Dedicated Drivers needed for Hosford, FL. (.37 empty/.38 loaded) Health/Life/Dental/401K/Vacation/Ho liday Pay! Grayson Mitchell, Inc. 800-247-6321. 10/7, 14, c Sober, drug-free Farm Worker Must have working knowledge of cattle, horses, and farm equipment. 3-bedroom trailer with electricity and water furnished, and adequate pay, 997-1793., 10/7. 12. I. c Looking for dependable, part-time employee. Apply in person to Coffee Break, 190 N. Jefferson Street, 997-9996. 10/7, 12, 14. 19. c Pennyworth Homes is seeking highly motivated draftsperson with excellent communication, organizational and computer skills to prepare construction plans. Qualified candidates need a college degree or equivalent training in C.A.D. Architectural drafting. Competitive salary and benefits package available. Fax or e-mail resumes to: (229)227-6191 or barmentor@pwhhomes.com. 10/7, 12, 14, 19, c Taking Applications. Our business is striping, seal coating, asphalt repair, etc. Ideal candidate can take on anything and do it right without supervision. EOE. Druggies need not apply. 545-1776. 9/23, tfn Florida Department of Transportation has a vacancy in Madison County for the following position: Position Number: 55004540 Broad Band Title: Highway Maintenance Workers Level 1 Working--titler Highway-Maintenance Technician Last date to apply: September 16, 2005 For more job information call 850/838-5800. To apply online go to ---I Kennel help needed. 5 days a week, 6 hrs a day. MUST love animals, take pride in your work & be dependable. Must have own transportation. Call the Jefferson County Humane Society at 342-0244. Leave a message we will call you back. 10'12, tfn, c Office Assistant (Part-time 20 hours per week 12:30 to 4:30 M-Fri. Duties include: Assist with duplication of materials; answer telephone; type documents; maintain inventory. Complete job description on web site. Qualifications: Must be High School Graduate. Proficient in Microsoft software. Typing test will be given. Applications to: Director HR, North Florida Community College, 325 NW Turner Davis Drive, Madison, Florida 32340.. A complete packet includes: resume and application (available at www.nfcc.edu). 'Questions call 850-973-9487. Application packet must be received by 10/21/2005. EOE. 10/12, t4, 19, 21, c Jefferson County Road Department is seeking applications for Equipment Operator I/Laborer. Job description and applications may be obtained at the Road Department located at 1484 South Jefferson St. Monticello, Fl. Sala' .ranee is $15,954. to $23,920, depending on experience. High school diploma or GED and a Florida driver's license required. CDL driver's license would be desirable but not required. HELP WANTED https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logo n.htm or call People First at 1-877-562-7287. The Department of Transportation is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Drug Free Workplace employer. 9/7, tfn Leading national propane marketer Southeast Propane has immediate opening for an energetic route sales driver for their Monticello based operation. Candidates must possess strong customer service skills, team player attitude along with a Class B CDL license with an air brake endorsement and have the ability to obtain a hazmat & tanker endorsement. Clean driving record a must. Excellent starting salary with competitive benefit program for the qualified candidate. EOE. Apply by Fax 850-997-2808 or in person @ 500 South Jefferson St. Monticello FI. 8/10, tin, c Come join our growing team. If you want to be challenged in a busy newspaper office and want above average earnings and have the drive to be a positive team player, we'd like to talk to you. No slackers, dunderheads, dopers, drama queens, please. Call Ron Cichon @ 997-3568. Queen size sleeper sofa w/ matching love seat by Jamison excellent condition. 700.00. Call 850-997-4937. 9/30, 10/7, 14. 16, pd FOR RENT 3B/2B, modular home in Parkisay Pines Subdivision near JCKC. $650.00. North Florida Property Management 421-3911. 10/7, 12. i4. 19, 21, pd Prime downtown office space now available in Cherry Street Commons. Jack Carswell, 997-1980. 9/28, tfn, c FOR RENT 2 bed, 2 bath, new paint, new carpet, no pets, no children $550 997-6653. 10/12, 14, 19, 21 3 bedroom/2bath. Ctr. Air $750.00. 997-8011. 10/7, 12, 14, 19, pd HELP WANTED Day labor needed to mow, weed eat, and general yard repair. Call the Jefferson County Humane Society at 342-0244. Leave a message we will call you back. Madison County Memorial Hospital Full Time Insurance Biller, Mon. - Fri. 8:00 4:30,Experience Preferred. Call HR 850-973-2271 or Fax Resume to 850-973-8151 10/14, 19, 21, c FOR SALE 1985 Ford moving truck 3,500.00. 1960 Jitney (Jeep) unusual vehicle 1,200.00. Desert storm pull trailer V2 ton $1,000.00. Beautiful buggy $4,000.00. 100's of soft and hard cover books, 1000's of curios, antiques, big quantity of designer cloth material. Call Scotty 850-997-1111, 561-252-5683. 10/7, 14, pd Blue sofa and loveseat 2 rank baldwin organ, misc household furniture. Great shape. 997-1063. 10/5, 7, 19, 21, 26, 28, pd New 3 and 4 bedrooms w/land pick your own plan owner financing available call now to set appt. (850)445-1838. 10/5, 7, 12, 14, pd FREE Free to good home. Railroad ties. You pick up. Donations are appreciated. Call the Jefferson County Humane Society at 342-0244. Leave a message we will call you back. 10/12, tfn, nc GARAGE SALE Estate Sale Saturda), October 15 inside and outside, 390 West High Street, 8 am until, 997-4125. 10/12, 14, pd Yard Sale: Saturday: Misc. Items, plus size clothes. 8a 2p, 365 E. Palmer Mill Rd. 10/14, pd Living Estate Tag Sale: Fri., Oct. 14 3pm 6pm & Sat., Oct. 15 8am 4pm. E. Pearl St. (off U.S. 90E), Monticello, FL Quality furniture (a few antiques), decorator accessories, lots of books (many gardening & cookbooks), china, glassware, sewing & floral design items, garden tools, lawnmowers. Follow signs east from Courthouse. Action Sales, 850-528-4517. 10/12, 14, c AUTOMOTIVE '93 Ford Aerostar, 6 cyl., runs good, excellent fuel mileage, $750, firm. Hunter green recliner, excellent condition, never used, $300. OBO. 997-1488. 10/14, pd Cat- White w/orange markings on back, short haired w/light.blue eyes.- Last seen in the Lacapra Dr.,- Springhollow Rd., Waukeenah Hwy. Area. REWARD. 997-1084. 10/7, 12, 14, 19, pd Missing, 2 Golden Retrievers in Asheville area. Reward. Call 997-6266. 10/14, c Black Lab/Rottweiller mix, male. Lost 1-mile west of Elizabeth Baptist Church on Bassett Dairy Road. 321-848-8704. 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I I I BUSINESS DIRECTORY a I LARICHIUTA Craig __- Larichiuta *Limerock Lloyd, FL 32337 *Clay op S oil 997-6788 *Top Soil Portable Toilets Billy Simmons Septic 850-509-1465 cell 850-997-0877 home Clean Portables for construction sites, S\ family reunions, parties Events and Types .. ultimate " Aage Auto 877-7222 * -), jne Davis Very large selection to choose from Sales Manager All trade-ins are welcome A Best rates as low as 4.5% A Free warranty on every vehicle sold -.- Trade P utl tll, or prag ItIft 0VeAcl y, We EvC'" _____a.,'. lle II ~~T (PNTINATU CallTRNE es makigi Allyn Sikes Owner 1 830 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 224-3473 1 [BOO) 541-8702 www. abbiesflowers,. corn BETTEs BODIES AUTOMOBILE PAINT & BODY REPAIlR REE ES11MATESJ k FREE PETS LOCATION SERVICE FROM DENTS & COLLISIONS TO RESTORATION , LOCATED JUST 14 MILES SOUTH OF MONTICELLO AT 960 N. BARBER HTLL RD. LAMONT, FL I 997-4160 I ANDV & TLNA AMES, OWNERS From Dent Repair To Complete Restoration --- .! 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Sam MCKown Locally Owned & Operated 142 OLD BUZBEE RD MONTICELLO, FL 32344 OFFICE 850 385 3308 MOBILE 8505090015 FAX 850 997 2845 FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED AND INSURED a -vid Alder's LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION LLC Colorful Landscape Designs *Tractor Site Prep. 'Sodding h'Autoinatic Sprinkler Sy.seins 997-5343 IRS F L'I INCL" REAL ESTATE LOST I L- i t MONTICELLO, (FL), NEWS, FRI., OCTOBER 14, 2005 PAGE 11 To Place Your Ad 997-3568 CLASSIFIED Your Community Shopping Center CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES 3 Lines, Two editions ~ Wednesday and Friday...$7.00 Each Additional Line....$1.00 DEADLINES; Monday Noon for Wednesday Wednesday Noon for Friday Call Our Classified Department at: 997-3568 SERVICES Healthy Weight Loss available only at Jackson's Drug, Hoodiacol is designed to curb the appetite, burn fat and increase energy levels resulting in considerable weight loss over time. Hoodiacol consist of 3 key ingredients incorporated into rice bran oil with natural flavorings to give it a palpable taste. In addition to weight loss, you may see benefits for the hair, skin and nails from. the Omega 3 and Omega 6 found in rice bran oil. Hoodia gordonii is a cactus found in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa. Unsurpassed as an appetite suppressant, it not only limits appetite but increases the'sense of satiety. This tends to limit total caloric intake by 30-40% without experiencing hunger. Significant weight loss should result from such a drop in caloric intake. SERVICES WANTED kell's Cleaning Ser ice. Residential We need 2' chain link fence sections and commercial, large or small. "The that can be donated to the Jefferson Personal Service Touch" to the County Humane Society. Call the professional job you need in your Jefferson County Humane Society at home or business. Call 933-3563. 342-0244. Leave a message we will 10/7, 12, 14, 19, 21, pd Backhoe Service: Driveways, roads, ditches, tree and shrub removal, burn piles. Contact Gary Tuten @ 997- 3116, 933-3458. tfn Appliance Repairs: washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators. Owned and op- erated by Andy Rudd. 997-5648. Leave message. 2/11-tfn Mr. Stump: Stump Grinding. 509-8530, quick responses. 6/22. tfn s/d 5/18, tfn Do you want to be just a Christian, Pool & Youth Activities Home Health Care Equipment with no denominational names, creeds 5 Jackson's Drug Store. We bill or practices? Jesus established His $ Medicare Call for assessment of church called the church of Christ 5 5-657 1 your needs. 997-3553. UPS NOW and you can be a member of it. We AVAILABLE leare ready to help if you are ready to ll:997-34,6, 1/19-tfAVAILABLE learn. Call: 997-3466. 1/19-tfn E call you back. WANT TO BUY Want to buy real cheap used good condition large storage shed. We will pick it up. Call the Jefferson County Humane Society at 342-0244. 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Comfortable 4 bed- room 3 bath home on five fenced acres w/ guest cottage/playhouse with bath, big shop, 2 car garage pasture, 100 pecan trees and a nice pool a real dream for a growing family $400,000 Traditional House in Town 3 bedroom ...home in towrnat' East Anderson St. - $155,000 ' Magnificent Acreaqe-Under Contract off Bassett Dairy Road in Bellamy Plantation 10 commanding acres with a beautiful view,. lovely home site in a grove of ancient pecan trees and a hay- field meant for galloping $150,000 Horse Farm 29 acre horse farm big dou- blewide w/ fireplace, stables, round pen in remote, oaks, pond, north df Greenville only $295,000 Near Leon County-Under Contract 10 mostly open ac, corner of Paul Thompson and Julia Road only $150,000 Quiet Location 2 adjacent lots on Par- tridge Lane off Rocky Branch Road and Sun- set Street 100'x220 in the City $15,500 each On the Top of the Hiqh Hill Lovely 3 bed- room 2.5 bath yellow brick home circled with 10 year old planted pine near US 90 and SR 59, 50 acres in planted pines, swimming pool, detached garage, barn nice field near US 90 and SR 59 only $1,200,000 Choice Buildinq Lots in Town-Under Contract on Morris Road call for details $10,000 to $40,000 Just Listed-5 wooded acres on Blue Lake Road only $22,500 Check Out This One! Under Contract8 acres with big doublewide and small house on a pretty old hillside close to Leon County off Julia Road $160,000 Prime Commercial Property US 19 South near Pizza Hut and Jefferson Builders Mart $650,000 Nice Hillside Location 10 acres on the east side of town high and dry in quiet location with lots of game $15,000 /acre. Home Site close to town on West Groo- verville Road only $14,500 HUNTING CAMP Lease Available, rent by the season call for details Realtor Tim Peary 850-997-4340 See all our listings) www.TimPeary.com (maps, plats, virtual Tours Housing Vouchers S We accept all vouchers 2/2 $615 ~ 3/2 $715 ~ 4/2 $895 ~ $50 dep. k A We have qualified buyers! Are you interested in selling? Realtor Tim Peary Sells Real Estate! Simply the Best! kk .k k k kL 3k k k Ak k k k k k k k k k 3k k k k k A. k 9k k k k k k k k k k IA I i T i I IMNR "1:44 '05DODGE RAM' 150O.SiUUAD CAB'S PAGE 12, MONTICELLO, (FL), NEW :.. S .o . " --- -- '. '. ,;*- -"i', t h -s.a ". -,- " .,' .. .. 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It is not known at present how !many of the 120-or-so customers 'who have expressed an interest in subscribing to the service can actu- 4ally receive the signal. What is known, however, is the number is ,nowhere near the 80 percent that SGraybar represented would be able ,to receive the signal within a four- ,mile radius of the transmitting tow- ers. The culprit, according to the pre- liminary assessment, appears to be the trees surrounding many resi- dences. Absent the installation of higher-than-tree-top antennas at these residences, the problem can't be remedied, according to the early assessment. School Menu Monday Pizza, Pepperoni, Salad Choices, Fruit, Cookie, Milk. Tuesday Ham Carbanara, Broccoli, Fruit, Hot Roll, Milk. Wednesday EARLY RELEASE. Chicken Sandwich, Tomato, Pickle, Potato Fruit, Milk. Thursday Chili, Peanut Butter or Cheese Sandwich, Salad Fruit, Milk. Grilled Lettuce, Wedges, Pimento Choices, Friday Fish, Cheese Grits, Cole Slaw, Fruit Choices, Hushpuppy, Milk. 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