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GADSDEN COUNTY TIMES

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019, PAGE 1A

Special section: Graduation season is upon us, 1B

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TheGadsden County

Thursday, May 16, 2019 Vol. 115 No. 20 ? Three Sections

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Fatal crash

`We're coming for you'

leaves

2 dead

GADSDEN COUNTY TIMES

Two Chattahoochee residents were killed in a two-car crash Sunday afternoon in Wakulla County.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, 65-year-old Shirley McCall Neely was driving a 2018 Ford Escape south on State Road 363 at 2:23 p.m. Sunday.

Florida Highway Patrol said the Ford Escape "failed to obey the posted stop sign and flashing red light at the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and entered the intersection and into the path of (a second vehicle)."

The second vehicle, a 2000 Dodge Ram, was driven by 23-year-old Jarod Harden Hoffman.

According to the report, Hoffman's Dodge Ram collided with the Ford Escape's left side.

See CRASH/Page 6A

Rapper

faces

drug

charge

Photos by Scott J. Bryan/Gadsden County Times

Drug Enforcement Agency agent Pedro Guzman, right, speaks during a news conference Friday afternoon as Gadsden County Sheriff Morris Young listens.

Joint task force arrests 12 ? including 9 from Quincy ? in bust

BY SCOTT J. BRYAN

GADSDEN COUNTY TIMES

welve people, including nine Quincy

T residents, were arrested Friday morning after a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging them in connection with federal drug trafficking offenses.

According to a news release and news conference Friday afternoon, the arrests stemmed from an "Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Operation" with 12 different law enforcement agencies ? including the Gadsden

See BUST/Page 6A

Gadsden County Sheriff Morris Young speaks during a news conference detailing the arrest of 12 people on various drug charges, as he is surrounded by representatives from various law enforcement agencies.

GADSDEN COUNTY TIMES

A popular Louisiana

rap artist was arrested

Saturday morning after

a Florida Highway Patrol

traffic stop.

Javorius Scott, who

raps under the pseud-

onym

JayDaY-

oun-

gan, was

charged

with fel-

ony pos-

Javorius Scott

session of a controlled

sub-

stance without a pre-

scription, according to

Florida Highway Patrol.

A report said Scott,

of Bogalusa, Louisiana,

was a passenger in a

2015 Nissan Altima that

was stopped for speed-

ing on Interstate 10 in

Gadsden County.

"A probable cause

search of the vehicle was

conducted due to the

odor of marijuana emit-

ting from the interior of

See RAPPER/Page 6A

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Revamp leads to new bed and breakfast, steak restaurant

BY VICKIE LILLO

SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Vickie Lillo/Special to the Times

Patrick's Store, a 1916 gas station/general store, is part of the Havana Springs Resort revamp.

HAVANA ? Restored to its previous splendor ? and way beyond ? the former Nicholson Farmhouse Plantation, 200 Coca Cola Ave., has been transformed into the town's first fullservice bed and breakfast ? the Havana Springs Resort.

Revamped and refurbished, the Littman House (circa 1890), prior Nicholson family smokehouse (now called the Wildflower Cottage) and the 1880 Salem House have all been remodeled into quaint guest lodging, featuring 13 rooms complete with

private baths (some outfitted with claw-foot tubs) and charming antiques.

After months of painting, redecorating, landscaping and cleaning back overgrown brush since July 2018, new owners John and Jennifer Heal are finally ready to welcome visitors from all over the state of Florida.

"We would have been further along and completely open three to four months ago," said Jennifer Heal, who noted the 46-plus acres were plagued by massive damage

See REVAMP/Page 6A

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Special to The Times

Two Gadsden County students received Honorable Mention Certificates at the Regional 4-H Tropicana Speech Finals in Bristol. Gadsden Elementary Magnet School fifth-grader Ariel Chandler, left, and West Gadsden Middle sixth-grader Denim Rhames, right. With Chandler and Rhames is Gadsden County 4-H Agent Yolanda Goode.

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

Special to The Times

Demaurio Moten and his father, Mark Moten, of Quincy, recently received their degrees from Tallahassee Community College on the same day. The Motens majored in business with the goal of managing a funeral home. "I have been given some news that I have cancer, and I was only given a certain amount of time to live," Mark Moten said. "I surpassed that time, and I challenged my son to get his degree. And sometimes, when you ask your kids to get something and they look at you and say, `Well, you never finished.' So, I decided we'll both go."

FEMA awards $4K

For information or to register, Hurricane Preparedness Day from

to Greensboro

visit tccgadsdencenter.eventbrite. 9 a.m.-noon May 25. com, or contact the Gadsden Cen- In preparation of the June 1

ter at 850-558-3620 or Gadsden- start of hurricane season, this

FEMA approved more than Center@tcc.fl.edu.

free community event will feature

$4,000 to the city of Greensboro

"Build Your Bucket" disaster pre-

for emergency protective measures. According to a news release from

FEMA, the federal agency recently

5 Gadsden veterans earn TCC degrees

paredness kits, interactive vendor booths, free food and drinks prepared by The Salvation Army Can-

awarded $670,000 in public as-

teen Truck, giveaways and more.

sistance grants.

TALLAHASSEE ? Five Gadsden The public is invited to attend.

The funding has been obligated County residents were honored as For information, contact Kourtney

by FEMA to the Florida Division of veteran graduates during Tallahas- Lewis at 850-558-3624 or lewisko@

Emergency Management to help see Community College's May 3 tcc.fl.edu.

applicants with reimbursement ceremony and reception.

for eligible costs incurred due to Veterans from Gadsden County Sorority hosts scholarship

Hurricane Michael.

who earned degrees were Joel

Greensboro received $4,491 for Vansluytman of Havana, Henry

fundraiser tea

emergency protective measures, Keels of Chattahoochee, David

according to the release.

Leonides of Quincy, Jason Mathis Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Tau

of Midway and Fernando Chopen Zeta Chapter is hosting a scholar-

Quincy native

of Quincy.

ship tea.

inducted into PTK

Hurricane Michael

The fundraiser is raising money for scholarships for 2019-2020 graduates.

TALLAHASSEE ? Savanah Nix, recovery aid available

The tea is 11:30 a.m. Saturday

of Quincy, was one of the 34

at New Direction Christian Center

Tallahassee Community College TALLAHASSEE ? The United Banquet Hall, 1832 Florida Ave.

students inducted into Phi Theta Way of the Big Bend announced a in Quincy.

Kappa (PTK).

partnership with Gadsden County

There are 34 inductees, which is to assist residents of Gadsden Second Harvest food

a record number for TCC.

County with Hurricane Michael long-term recovery assistance.

program available May 25

TCC Gadsden

From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday,

Center hosts camp

recovery assistance applications The Liberty Center -- housed at will be accepted at the Gadsden the old Chattahoochee High School

County Board of County Commis- -- will issue food for the Second

Tallahassee Community Col- sioners' chambers at 9 E. Jeffer- Harvest program on May 25.

lege Gadsden Center is hosting a son Street, Suite B in Quincy, FL. Registration begins 9 a.m. with

one-week STEAM Summer Camp The recovery assistance avail- food distribution beginning at 9:30

during June and July.

able through this effort is intended a.m. Distribution is every fourth

The camp provides a curriculum to help families that were impacted Saturday of the month.

that focuses on science, technol- by Hurricane Michael and have For information, call Marjorie

ogy, engineering, arts and math. worked with the Gadsden County Hall at 850-539-9467 or 556-

Some activities include cyberse- SHIP program for recovery sup- 6278.

curity, coding and graphic design. port.

For rising sixth- through eighth- Contact Gadsden County's UF/IFAS to host healthy

graders, the summer camp is avail- Housing Program Coordinator Soable from June 17-21. For rising nya D. Burns for more information

eating workshop

ninth- through 12th-graders, the at sburns@ or

summer camp is July 15-19.

850-662-3306.

The UF/IFAS North Florida

The camps will be from 8:30

Research and Education Center is

a.m.-3:30 p.m. at TCC Gadsden Center, 223 Pat Thomas Parkway

Center hosts

hosting a free healthy eating workshop 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. May 23

in Quincy. The cost for the summer camp is $35 for each week. Payment must be made in person

Hurricane Preparedness Day

at the center, 155 Research Road in Quincy.

To register, visit https://

at the TCC Gadsden Center.

healthyeatingforyourgrowingfam-

Limited slots are available and TCC Gadsden Center and the ily..

lunch will be provided for partici- Gadsden County Division of Emer- For information, call the exten-

pants.

gency Management are hosting a sion office at 850-875-7255.

Quincy native returns after 40 years of service

BY CARL OWENBY SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

needed to be." In the Air Force, she

was stationed at Kee-

Maj. Bonnie Ann Francis retired April 30 after a combined 40 years of distinguished military service in the U.S. Army and Air Force.

She is the daughter of the late Leroy Francis and Thelma Lois Shaw of Quincy.

Francis earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Saint John Fisher College in 1999 and her master's degree in health sciences public health from Trident University International in 2018.

Francis is a native

Special to The Times

Maj. Bonnie Ann Francis, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Col. Bonnie Stevenson during a recent retirement ceremony.

serve unit was active for tirement ceremony. "All

one year and deployed to the classes were brought

Kuwait, where she was into the auditorium, and

assigned to the military the real-time events were

police as a medic.

shown on the big screen.

sler Air Force Base in Mississippi, Royal Air Force Lakenheath in England and Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. She also served as a flight nurse.

"This phenomenal, selfless, servant leader deployed 11 times during her military career," Stevenson said.

During her retirement ceremony, Francis was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. In addition, she received a certificate of appreciation from President Donald Trump, a U.S. flag that flew over the nation's

of Quincy and a 1977 Francis earned her At first, she and others capitol and a letter of

graduate of James A. nursing degree while in thought it was a test to congratulations from

Shanks High School. the reserves and received see how they would react President Jimmy Carter.

She enlisted in the her commission into the under a state of emer- A special guest in at-

Army when she was 19 Air Force in 2001.

gency. When she found tendance was Francis'

and started out as a field "Bonnie was actually out it was real, she said 90-year-old aunt, Annie

medic.

in Commissioned Officer that everything that the Pearl West of Quincy.

Francis was an active Training at the time of Army had trained her Following retirement,

duty soldier in the Army the terrorist attacks on for came back echoing Francis will return to

for six years and an ac- September 11, 2001," in her brain. At that mo- Quincy to continue vol-

tive reserve for 16 years. Col. Bonnie Stevenson ment, she knew that she unteering and serving in

In 1991, her Army re- said during Francis' re- was exactly where she her community.

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OBITUARIES

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019, PAGE 3A

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Viola Bell

Viola Bell, 93, of Quincy, departed this life Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Quincy.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories her two granddaughters, Gwendolyn Davidson of Summerville, N.J., and Tildred Davidson of Summerville, N.J.; one grandson, Robert Scott Davidson (Jennifer) of Summerville, N.J.; and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2019, at Williams Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Old Bethel AME Church in Quincy with burial at Sunnyvale Cemetery in Quincy.

Williams Funeral Home of Quincy will provide the service.

Barbara Ann Copeland

Barbara Ann Copeland, 60, transitioned Friday, May 10, 2019 at Capital Regional Medical Center in Quincy.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Deliverance Temple Ministries Church, 5715 Hardaway Highway in Chattahoochee. Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m.

Friday, May 17, 2019, at Reed & Hall Mortuary.

Barbara was a friendly, compassionate and caring individual who absolutely loved her family and friends. She

is survived by her husband, Archie Gee; children, Eddie Barbara Ann G r a n d Copeland berry of Havana, Juanita (Carlton) Bell of Quincy, LaQuandia (Ed) Williams of Panama City, and Jerrod (Denetria) Grandberry of Chattahoochee; mother, Juanita McCray of Gretna; four brothers, Willie (Lisa) Copeland of Houston, James (Tina) Bennett of Quincy, Henry (Marzette) Copeland of Chattahoochee, and Richard Copeland of Hardaway; three sisters, Dorothy (Hosea) Corker of Gretna, Sheila Jackson of Quincy, and Darlene (the Rev. Peter) Rittman of Chattahoochee; 29 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie James Copeland; sisters, Ethel Smith and Delores Copeland; and

brother, Kelvin Jackson. Services entrusted to

Reed & Hall Mortuary Corp, 116 West Jefferson St. in Quincy. (850) 627-5700

Miriam Knight

Miriam Lucille Carroll Knight went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2019, in Thomasville, Ga. She was 95 years old.

Miriam is survived by her children, Martha Gene Barron (Charles), Miriam Elaine Smith (Jeff) and John Russell Carroll (Cathy); 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Miriam was preceded in death by her parents, James Eugene and Martha Lucille Russell, and her daughter, Judith Diane Taylor (Melvin).

Miriam was married to John Mitchell Carroll from 1943 until his passing in 1966, and married Franklin W. Knight in 1974 until his passing in 2005. She was a founding member of Forest Hills United Methodist Church in Quincy.

There will be a memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, May 17 at Forest Hills United Methodist Church in Quincy.

The family wishes to thank the staff of

Camellia Gardens in Thomasville, Ga., for the loving care they gave our mother for the last few years of her life. We will always love you, Mother.

James Young

James Leslie Young, 81, of Havana, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Havana.

The service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Bradwell Mortuary in Quincy with burial at Midway Community Cemetery in Midway.

He is survived by wife, Earnestine Young, of Havana; daughters, Cynthia Borden (John), Valarie Harris (Everett), Theresa Young (R.L.) and Lesley Young, of Havana; sons, Barrett Young (Sherrie), Anthony Young of Tallahassee, and Dwayne Gilbert (Marsha) of Marianna; brothers, John Wesley Young (Dollie) of Hinesville, Ga., Tellis Young of Tallahassee, Raymond Young (Gloria) and Oscar Young of Plant City; sisters, Edna Gainer and Valinda Stephens of Plant City; 30 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Bradwell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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Special to The Times

West Gadsden Middle School fifth-grader Nathaniel Gyesky received third-place honors in Elementary Math at the November 2018 National BETA State Convention in Orlando.

Quincy police to host youth bicycle safety rodeo

SPECIAL TO THE TIMES and develop skills

that will help them

The City of Quincy to become better bi-

Police Department cyclists and avoid

will host a Bicycle crashes.

Rodeo Event for el- The rodeo is free

ementary to middle and open to all ages

school-aged children with special empha-

who live in Gadsden sis on youth cyclist

County.

between the ages of

The event is 10 6 to 14. There will be

a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday drawings for eight

at Tanyard Creek new bicycles for the

Park, 32 Martin Lu- youth category. Bike

ther King Blvd. in winners must be

Quincy.

present to win.

A Bicycle Rodeo Quincy police will

is a bicycle skills give away new bi-

event that provides cycle helmets (while

an opportunity for supplies last) and

bicyclists to practice properly fit them.

PUBLIC NOTICES

For our readers' convenience, The Gadsden County Times provides this Public Notice Section for all Public Notices not published in the Legal

Notice section of the newspaper.

The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners

will hold a Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Workshop on

Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

in the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners

Meeting Chambers 9 B East Jefferson Street, Quincy,

Florida 32351

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation to participate in this meeting, you are entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain assistance. Persons needing assistance in obtaining any information from the County or attending the meeting must contact the Gadsden County Facilities Management Office, 1-B E. Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida, (850) 875-8660 or (850) 694-2227, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

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MEETING NOTICE

The next regular meeting of the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will be Tuesday, May 21, 2019 starting at 6:00 p.m. The following items have been agendaed: Awards, Presentations and Appearances: Presentation of Gadsden County Audit. Consent: Ratification Memo, Rescheduling of Previously Approved Training-Tactical Carine Operator Course-Talon Training Group, LLC, Sheriff's Office-Training Funding Request for Florida Office of the Attorney General National Conference on Preventing Crime, Gadsden County Sheriff Office Acquisition of Communication Headsets, Gadsden County Sheriff's Office Training Funding Request NTOA SWAT Command Decision-Making and Leadership, Approval to Accept the FY 2019 2nd Quarter Report Items Pulled for Discussion. Citizens Requesting to be Heard on NonAgenda Items (3-minute limit). Public Hearing: General Business: Discussion and Action on Increasing the Summer Youth Program from $50,000 to $132,250 in the FY18/19 Budget Updates; Clerk of Court, Updates; County Administrator, Updates; County Attorney, Discussion Items by Commissioners (This agenda, as well as a listing of the Receipt/File items, may be viewed in electronic format on the County's website at .

If a person decides to appeal any decision by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at such public meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes testimony and evidence to which the appeal is to be heard.

In accordance with Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Facilities Management Office, 1-B East Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL 32351, by written request at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Telephone: (850) 875-8660 or 850-694-2227.

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Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bid No. 19-01

This notice is advertised in the Gadsden County Times on May 09, 2019

A. NOTICE TO BIDDERS:

Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 a.m. on the 24th day of May 2019, for the rehabilitation of six (6) homes in the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program.

B. General Instructions to Bidders:

1. Quotations: a. All prices shall include all labor, supervision, material, equipment and services necessary to do a workman like job. b. Only firm bids will be accepted. Only one (1) bid may be submitted for each house. c. Bids prices must be itemized on the submitted bid form or the bid will be rejected.

2. Insurance: Before any bid can be accepted, a Certificate of Insurance must be attached to the bid. The Certificate must list the Local Government, as a party to be notified ten (10) days before cancellation or expiration of the policy.

3. Legal Compliance: The bidder shall be familiar with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that in any manner affect the work. Ignorance on the part of the bidder will in no way relieve him from responsibility for compliance with all said laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

4. Right of Rejection: The owner, in cooperation with the Local Government, reserves the right to reject any one bid or all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, and to award the bid in the best interest of the Local Government and the Owner.

5. Pre-Bid Conference: Bidders or their representative are REQUIRED to attend an on-site meeting. Failure to attend the meeting will result in automatic bid rejection, unless a waiver is approved by the Local Government.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The MANDATORY on-site meeting for this job will be held:

Date: May 16, 2019________

Time: 10:00 a.m. _____

Start Location: Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners

9-B East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351_

6. Bids Submitted: Address all bids to Gadsden County ? SHIP Housing Rehabilitation Program. The bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the marking "SHIP SEALED BIDS": and Not to be Opened until 11 a.m. on May 24, 2019.

If hand delivering bids the address is: Shelia Faircloth Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners 9-B East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351

If mailing bids the address is: Shelia Faircloth Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners Post Office Box 1799, Quincy, Florida 32353-1799

7. No contractor or subcontractor may participate in this work if ineligible to receive federal or state funded contracts.

8. No contractor will be issued more than two (2) local government funded contracts simultaneously, unless ability to perform is proven. Three (3) contracts is the maximum for any contractor. Contractors that have not previously completed any work for any SHIP OR CDBG programs will be limited to one (1) contact until ability to perform is proven.

9. Federal equal opportunity, civil rights, lead base paint, Section 3 requirements, and record retention requirements are applicable to work performed on this job, MBE and WBR participation is encouraged.

10. The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners will act as agent for the homeowner(s) in preparing contract documents, inspections, and issuing payments. However, the contract will be between the homeowner(s) and contractor. Bids, work performed, and payments must be approved by the owner(s) and the agent. Payments will be significantly delayed due to Program Rules/Conditions.

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Date Issued: May 9, 2019

Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM Bid No. 19-05 Rebid

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

This notice is advertised in the Gadsden County Times and Priority News on May 23, 2019

A. NOTICE TO BIDDERS:

Sealed bids will be received until 11 a.m. on the 31st day of May 2019, for the rehabilitation of two (2) and the demolition/replacement of three (3) homes in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

B. General Instructions to Bidders:

1. Quotations:

a. All prices shall include all labor, supervision, materials, equipment and services necessary to do a workman like job.

b. Only firm bids will be accepted. Only one (1) bid may be submitted for each house.

c. Bids prices must be itemized on the submitted bid form or the bid will be rejected.

2. Insurance: Before any bid can be accepted, a Certificate of Insurance must be attached to this bid. The Certificate must list the Local Government, as a party to be notified ten (10) days before cancellation or expiration of the policy.

3. Legal Compliance: The bidder shall be familiar with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that in any manner affect the work. Ignorance on the part of the bidder will in no way relieve him from responsibility for compliance with all said laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

4. Right of Rejection: The owner, in cooperation with the Local Government, reserves the right to reject any one bid or all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, and to award the bid in the best interest of the Local Government and the Owner.

5. Pre-Bid Conference: Bidders or their representatives are required to attend an on-site meeting. Failure to attend the meeting will result in automatic bid rejection, unless a waiver is approved by the Local Government.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The MANDATORY on-site meeting for this job will be held:

Date: May 23, 2019 Time: 11:00 am

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Start Location Gadsden County Commission Chambers 9 ? B East Jefferson St. ? Quincy, Florida

6. Bids Submitted: Address all bids to Gadsden County ? CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program. The bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the markings Bid No. 19-05 Rebid; "CDBG SEALED BIDS" and Not to Be Opened until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019.

If hand delivering bids, the address is:

Management Services Department ATTN: Shelia Faircloth Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners 5 - B East Jefferson St Quincy, FL 32353

If mailing bids the address is:

Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners Management Services Department ATTN: Shelia Faircloth P.O. Box 1799 Quincy, FL 32353

7. No contractor or subcontractor may participate in this work if ineligible to receive federal or state funded contracts.

8. No contractor will be issued more than two (2) Local Government funded contracts simultaneously, unless ability to perform is proven. Three (3) contracts is the maximum for any contractor. Contractors that have not previously completed any work for any Government Services Group CDBG or SHIP programs will be limited to one (1) contract until ability to perform is proven.

9. Federal equal opportunity, civil rights, lead based paint, Section 3 requirements, and record retention requirements are applicable to work performed on this job. MBE and WBE participation is encouraged.

10. Financing of the work will be provided, in whole or in part by the Housing Rehabilitation Program. The Local Government will act as agent for the owner in preparing contract documents, inspecting, and issuing payments. However, the contract will be between the owner and contractor. Bids, work performed, and payments must be approved by the owner and the agent. Payments will be significantly delayed due to Program Rules/Conditions.

Jay Moseley Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

May 16, 2019 Date

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OUR VOICE

Teachers deserve

our appreciation

the entire year

olice sirens paved the way for sev-

P eral limousines, which traversed downtown Quincy en route to the Gadsden Arts Center and Museum. The limousines, often used to transport mourners to their loved ones' final resting place, carried precious cargo.

Inside were Gadsden Technical Institute's educators. It was time for them to receive praise.

On May 9, Gadsden Technical Institute teachers were honored during a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon at the arts center. The instructors were honored by co-workers, their boss, Sylvia Jackson, a school board member and many more.

A photo of all the instructors can be seen on Page 5A.

For those who don't know, Gadsden Technical Institute offers career learning for high school students and adults. Subject matter includes automotive services technology, barbering, cosmetology, carpentry, commercial driving, facials specialty, nails specialty, practical nursing, power equipment technologies and welding technology. The school also offers adult general education.

In today's global economy, Gadsden County must provide a variety of educational opportunities for its students. This can happen through public and private schools, magnet schools and career education.

Not every student is going to attend a four-year college or join the military. Gadsden Technical Institute provides career training for students who can't travel to Tallahassee. These teachers deserve our praise, and we commend the Gadsden Technical Institute staff for honoring these hard-working educators.

But the May 9 luncheon was bittersweet. Three of those educators are retiring.

Welding instructor Michael Clark, barbering/cosmetology instructor Don Gibson and power equipment technologies instructor David McPhaul are all retiring from education. McPhaul's departure is even more significant because he's a shining example of Gadsden Technical Institute's success: He's a former student who returned to teach.

Across the country, teachers are speaking out. Protests have been launched in multiple states. They want better pay, but more importantly, they want a better working environment that allows them to properly educate the future of this country.

We firmly believe educators deserve unending praise. And we hope more people will go out of their way to laud teachers for all the hard work they invest in educating our youth.

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DIRT ROAD WONDER

Help! I'm still stuck in the '50s

know so much of the music Let me tell you about my

I and movies of the 1950s were corny, but we liked

trip to the movies a little while ago. This was suppose to be

corny. It was a time of happy a great movie. My son wanted

endings and great love songs. me to see it so bad he bought

Most people had a smile on

our tickets online from Mexico.

their face when they came out My family took me and I sat

of the picture show and were down in the recliners that are

sometimes humming a tune. for the handicap, and they sat

I am so glad we have

several rows up in the

Turner Classic Movies

regular theater. A the-

on TV that still show all

ater employee came and

of those beautiful old

installed a machine that

movies.

gave me the dialogue in

The movies had great

closed captioning be-

stories ? ones that you could follow. I think all of the car chases and the blowing up of build-

Gwynn Peacock

Kidd

cause I am nearly deaf. A good recliner with closed captioning. I was ready for this great movie.

ings that you see in the movies I could not detect a story

now are there because they

line, so the closed captioning

can't write a good dialogue for was not doing me any good.

the actors, so they just resort It was just a lot of car chases

to destroying things. Another and shooting. At first, I took a

thing: Why don't they make

little nap, but it was not nearly

more musicals. Phantom Of long enough. Then, I looked up

The Opera grossed a huge

and saw that my family was so

profit and so did Les Mis, so entranced with the movie they

they are good money makers. I were not paying me any at-

loved the old movies that had tention. Good! I could escape.

50 people tap dancing down I walked out in the lobby and

the stairs in white tux and

looked at all the posters of

white top hats.

the coming attractions. Then,

I went back because I didn't want them to think I had been kidnapped. I still couldn't detect a story line, so I sat there for a while and then took another stroll into the lobby. This time I bought a candy bar because I didn't want them to wonder what an old woman was doing wandering around the theater. When did candy bars get so big and cost $5? By this time, the actors had begun to talk to each other, and I got part of the story. This is the only movie I have ever prayed about because at the end of it, I said, "Amen." Please don't tell my son that I missed part of that great movie he wanted me to see. It is the thought that counts. There is a new movie out that is three hours long. I appreciate everything you do for me, and I know you love me but please don't buy me a ticket.

Hope you ladies had a nice Mother's Day.

Gwynn Peacock Kidd can be reacied via email at gwynn0720@.

HOME ON THE RANGE

A gun on the nightstand?

t's easy to write when you

"Well, let's start with chil-

I have a clear and unclouded dren. Do you have children stand about an issue. It's who either live with you or

much more difficult, though, come to the house?"

when there is no easy solution. "Yes, I have grandchildren.

A mature woman asked me: But they know if they touch

"Should I keep my gun loaded anything I tell them not to, I'll

on the nightstand?"

beat their little fannies!"

Whew. That's a really

"It might be too late

tough question.

then. Did you your-

Backing up a whole

self always do as your

lot. I'd start with keep-

parents told you? Let's

ing Mr. Bad from ever

be honest here. Think

getting in the house in

about all the things you

the first place.

did growing up in the

Thinking about your Marj Law 18 years you lived with

home, do you have a

your parents."

fence and a locked gate? Some She looks at the ground and

homeowners associations don't mumbles.

allow fences.

"What did you say?" I ask.

Do you have deadbolts on

"I minded my parents." Her

all outside doors? Locks on all voice drops. "Most of the time."

your windows?

"Do your grandchildren ever

Speaking of windows, do you have friends over?"

have prickly shrubbery under

"Sometimes."

each window, making window

"Do you trust every one of

access painful? Are there exte- their friends?"

rior motion lights? Do you have She shakes her head.

a security system? Security

"But the children aren't at

cameras? How about dogs with the house very often. I could

loud barks?

keep my gun out when they

If your home is too inacces- aren't here. Then should I

sible, Mr. Bad might decide to leave it by the bed? Or, I've

find an easier spot to rob.

heard there are several kinds

"But, I still want to know

of safes: one with a key lock,

if I should keep my gun on

one with a combination lock,

the nightstand," she wonders and one that opens with your

again. "Or under my pillow? Or finger imprint. Should I have a

under the pillow on the other safe or no safe?"

side of the bed? Or in a safe on This lady is mainly con-

the nightstand?"

cerned about the thief in the

night. She works during the day, so she feels the need for protection at night when she's sleeping.

"So, let's pretend you hear a thud in the night." I'm giving her a scenario. "First, you freeze and listen to make sure it isn't your imagination. Then when you're sure that's not a normal sound, you're going for your gun. It's dark. You don't want to turn on your light so Mr. Bad can find you. How will your trembling hands find the key and insert it into the lock in the dark? How will you remember the combination and find the buttons to push in the dark? How will you recall the exact position you need to put your finger on the imprint panel so the safe's door opens the first time you place your finger there in the dark?

I'd be concerned that, by the time you awakened and became alert enough to decide someone was indeed in your house, you'd be so shaken that it would be nearly impossible to unlock that safe. That safe may be great for keeping the gun from your grandchildren, but will you really have the presence of mind when you're totally scared, to figure out how to get into your safe in a matter of seconds?"

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

County admin deserves better treat-

ment

I write this Letter to the Editor knowing the hearing on County Administrator Dee Jackson's termination has probably come and gone.

Knowing the disorganization that is the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners, I doubt the matter is settled.

I write this letter as a man who has sat in countless commission meetings and seen the constant bickering and politicizing that comes from our county commission.

I initially applied for the position of county commissioner myself in 2016, and much like you, I was willing to step away from a well-paying career for the greater good of our community. What

I found in commission

Jackson should do

meetings were constant herself a favor and put

tabling of agendas,

her efforts into the

rules of order followed private sector or the

when they were con- school system, where

venient, uninformed she can mold the next

leadership who would generation of leaders

defer to the county

who will take Gadsden

attorney on matters

County into the future.

in which they should

We have elected of-

have been well versed, ficials she works at the

and more time spent on mercy of and who do

recognizing community not represent the best

members for marginal interests of our county.

accomplishments than She deserves better.

time actually spent on

Until our leadership

county business.

decides that bringing

industry into our town mark on the commu-

? that isn't in the busi- nity somewhere else.

ness of pulling a slot Any more time spent

machine or one of our on attorney fees or

many beautiful internet fighting over overtime

cafes ? her sacrifice to policy just gives these

this community will go commissioners more

unappreciated.

time to bicker and less

Our Board of County time to move Gadsden

Commissioners would County in the right

rather have an empty direction, which, by the

suit fill the position

way, I think the major-

than someone with real ity of them all secretly

passion. Jackson is

enjoy.

not an empty suit. She

should let this mat-

Brad Farmer

ter go and make her

Quincy

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THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019, PAGE 5A

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Volunteering for Big Bend Hospice:

Amy Rooks/Gadsden County Times

A crowd of alumni, former players, former colleagues and well-wishers from the community were on hand to celebrate the 90th birthday of a local legend, coach Vernell "Hoss" Ross, at the old Havana Northside High School on Friday. Many attendees spoke of their admiration of Ross for all the life skills he taught them in addition to sports skills. Just a few of his accomplishments include winning more than 300 games at Havana Northside, as well as winning eight regional titles, two consolation titles, one runner-up title and three state championships.

TEACHER APPRECIATION

Gadsden Technical Institute

teachers were recently

honored at a Teacher

Appreciation Luncheon at the Gadsden Arts Center and Museum.

Scott J. Bryan/ Gadsden County Times

What you need to know

BY BIG BEND HOSPICE

make to volunteers?

A: We have a pro-

Volunteers are es-

fessionally managed

sential partners in the

Volunteer Department

mission of Big Bend

to ensure that the ex-

Hospice and serve in a

perience is organized

variety of roles. In this

and that we use our

Q and A, Volunteer

volunteers' time wise-

Department Manager

ly. We help each vol-

Katie Mandell shares

unteer identify a role

everything you need

that complements

to know to prepare for

their skills, availabil-

a meaningful volun-

ity and comfort level.

teer experience. Question: People

Q: How does BBH

Special to The Times

KATIE MANDELL

appreciate

volun-

teers?

can be intimidated must pass a level-two A: BBH could not

by Hospice. What is background check provide the same level

it like to volunteer and complete orien- of care and support

for an organization tation and training. without volunteers.

that serves people They're also required To put this into per-

who are dying?

to attend one continu- spective, in 2018,

Answer: Not all vol- ing education in-ser- we had 318 volun-

unteers have direct vice each year. This teers who provided

contact with patients. prepares volunteers 20,808 hours of ser-

We have Vigil Vol- to work in the Hos- vice at a value of over

unteers who provide pice setting and helps $456,000. Every April,

companionship to them communicate we have a Volunteer

patients and families with and relate to pa- Appreciation Lun-

during the final hours tients and families. cheon where we rec-

of life, but there are so Q: What time ognize all volunteers

many ways to serve. commitment is re- and celebrate those

We have volunteers quired?

who have served five,

who do administra- A: We ask that each 10, 15 and 20+ years.

tive tasks. We have volunteer commit to We can't thank our

volunteers who make at least one year of volunteers enough!

quilts. We have volun- service. As far as a Q: If someone is

teers who plan fund- weekly or monthly interested in volun-

raisers. Regardless of time commitment, we teering, how do they

where your comfort work with volunteers sign up?

level is, we have a role based on their sched- A: The first step is

for you.

ule.

filling out and sub-

Also, remember Q: What age are mitting an applica-

that patients can have volunteers?

tion. Then someone

weeks or months to A: Volunteers must from the Volunteer

live. Our goal is to help be at least 18. Other Department will con-

them make the most than that, we have tact you to talk about

of that time. Simply volunteers of all ages. the background check

talking with a patient Some are college stu- and to schedule train-

or playing a game of dents. Others are pro- ing and orientation. I

cards can brighten fessionals who volun- urge anyone who's in-

their day. Working teer at night or on the terested to contact the

with a patient often weekends. Others are Volunteer Department

isn't a sad experience. retirees. We have a at 850-878-5310 or

Q: What training place for everyone. visit .

do you provide?

Q: What com-

A: All volunteers mitment does BBH volunteer.

RANGE

"Well, I could get

hide behind it, grab the

behind the bed, putting gun and be ready to

Continued from Page 4A the bed between me and the door."

use it if you have to." "I'm going to have to

"I don't believe I'd be able to do that," she agrees. "What about putting the gun under

"Are you going to scramble around under the pillow, get the loaded gun, roll out

think about this," she says. "I thought you'd just give me an easy answer. Shooting a gun

my pillow? I've read

of bed onto the floor, is pretty easy, and it's

comments from people all this time holding a fun to hit the targets.

who say that's where loaded gun? Why not I think it improves my

they keep their guns." put the gun on the floor hand/eye coordination

"It does seem you

to begin with? Or there too.

could get to it quickly are many kinds of gun

But when you con-

under your pillow," I holders that can be at- sider what goes into the

agree. "But won't you tached to the bed frame owning of a gun... Well,

be an easy target if you or the side of your

that's not easy.

shoot from the bed?" nightstand. Then you

It's far more respon-

She considers this. could roll out of bed, sibility than I thought."

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Leon County Sheriff and former Quincy Police Chief Walt McNeil speaks during a news conference.

BUST

Continued from Page 1A

County Sheriff's Office and the Chattahoochee Police Department.

The U.S. Attorney's Office said the 12 arrested were Jermaine Terrell Hadley, 31, Devar San Jacus Donaldson, 27, Sariem Shanquell McMillian, 23, Ja'rod Lamar Bryant, 31, Jaquantavious Trayshon Owens, 25, Eddie Lee Hughes, 52, Patrick Lee Baker, 43, Randell Lavel Colston, 47, and Linda Lockwood, 48, of Quincy, and Jamaron Juanata Paden Sr., 29, Tiffany Jean Hughes, 29, and Samantha Eugenia Yelle, 30, of Marianna.

"This is a grand day in Gadsden County," Gadsden County Sheriff Morris Young said. "Twelve individuals have been indicted on federal charges of drug trafficking."

At the news conference, Drug Enforcement Agent Pedro Guzman said the arrests stemmed from a two-year investigation.

"We received information about some of the trafficking activities occurring here in Gadsden County," Guzman said.

"Through the investigation, we learned one of the individuals was being sourced crystal methamphetamine through Atlanta. The methamphetamine was originating from Mexico."

During the course of the two-year investigation, Young said, law enforcement officials have confiscated more than 100 kilograms of methamphetamine, more than 50 kilograms of cocaine and thousands of pills.

The pre-dawn raids were conducted by SWAT officers and involved more than 200 law enforcement officials. Young said no law enforcement officers were injured as warrants were served.

"This investigation is not over," Young said. "There's more to come. And I want to let all the citizens of Gadsden County know that we're doing everything we can to stop drugs. I believe these drugs are coming from all over. We know who our drug dealers are. This list that sits in front of me now is not (all of) it. The ones who decide to sell drugs: We know who you are, and we're coming for you."

RAPPER

Continued from Page 1A

the vehicle," the report said.

The report said troopers found 20 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and Oxycodone pills.

"In addition, one of the occupants was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm," the report said. "Troopers arrested three of the occupants and released the fourth on a notice to appear in court."

Scott was booked at 11:12 a.m. Saturday at the Gadsden Coun-

ty jail and released on $2,500 bond at 12:16 p.m. Sunday.

The driver of the vehicle, Trevonne Mingo, 23, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended or revoked license. Another passenger, Markus Mark, 23, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.

According to published reports, Scott was en route to the Rolling Loud 2019 Festival in Miami.

CRASH

Continued from Page 1A

"The force of the impact caused (the Ford Escape) to travel onto the southwest shoulder," the report said. "(The Ford Escape) then overturned and came to a final rest facing southeast on its left side."

Neely and 47-yearold Kimberly Anne Neely were taken to

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, where they later died.

Two other passengers ? Sharon Amanda Neely-Farmer and Juanita Cheyanne Neely ? were also injured in the crash and taken to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.

The report said Florida Highway Patrol was assisted by the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office and Wakulla County Fire Rescue.

Photos by Vickie Lillo/Gadsden County Times

Havana Springs Resort's main house can be viewed through extraordinary foliage on the property.

REVAMP

Continued from Page 1A

from last year's Hurricane Michael.

The restaurant just re-opened earlier this month, offering "steak nights" every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, boasting the famous boiled peanuts, the sweetheart steaks, the pickled okra accompaniment to the salads from days of yore, and on Sundays, an all-you-can-eat meal served family-style.

"We wanted to honor the legacy of the Nicholson Farmhouse" ? including bringing back Jon Pete, one of the initial cooks ? "but we are now Havana Springs Resort," Jennifer Heal said. "Our seasoning may be identical, yet 21 years later, we feel that we have taken the best of the past and enhanced it for the present and the future."

She said the restaurant will only serve Braveheart Black Angus Beef, a 27-day, wet-aged upper choice beef.

"Basically, it's the best beef you can buy," she said.

Already renowned as a romantic wedding venue, with an on-site gazebo and atmospheric moss-draped trees, the Havana Springs Resort has big plans for expansion, including an RV park for outof-towners, children's playground, acres and acres of walking trails amongst the wildflowers, plus a swimming pool with a waterfall.

The duo plans to bring back Patrick's Store, originally a 1916 gas station/general store.

"We've done 20 weddings since July," Jennifer Heal said. "Basically, we want people.

"We hope to (entice) people to come out to Havana, to bring new life and vitality to this area."

A restaurant at Havana Springs Resort will serve Braveheart Black Angus Beef, which is a 27-day, wet-aged upper choice beef.

Jennifer Heal stands on the wrap-around porch at Shady Rest, a former honky-tonk renovated into the current main-seating location of the restaurant.

"We want to be known for our amenities, the quality of our food service, the uniqueness of our guest rooms," she said. "We are proud of creating a lot of new jobs and bringing revenue into the county."

A whisper of wind whistles through the palm fronds on the front lawn.

"Our goal? We want to be well known as the place to visit," she said.

With a genteel country setting rich in local history, blessed by North Florida's natural inherent beauty, and

imbued with the enthusiasm of its latest owners, the Havana Springs Resort ought to revive grand old mem-

ories of its Nicholson Farmhouse days past and inspire new reminiscences for those too young to remember.

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THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019, PAGE 7A

Gadsden County Development Council chairman Antonio Jefferson speaks during Camden Thorpe, 7, hangs out with an elephant at the Lavender Lace Decor booth

the Downtown Biz Crawl as Gadsden County Commissioner Eric Hinson listens.

at the Downtown Biz Crawl on Saturday.

Photos by Scott J. Bryan/Gadsden County Times

Darrell Smith of J&D BBQ prepares to fry some food for a hungry customer during the Downtown Biz Crawl that was sponsored by the Tau Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and Gadsden County Commissioner Eric Hinson. Hundreds of people visited local businesses at the five-hour business expo outside the Gadsden County Courthouse.

DOWNTOWN BIZ CRAWL

Tia Thorpe shows off the earrings she purchased from Design by Shannon, which is owned by Shannon Robinson.

Edward Chapman III, 7, poses with his mother, Youri Chapman, and brother, 4-year-old Ethan Chapman. Edward Chapman III might only be 7, but he operates 3D Line, which provides entertainment, drum lessons and apparel. Purses and other items bearing photos of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were available from Mitchell's Thrifty Store.

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CHURCH NEWS Centenary UMC hosts VBS

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Centenary United Methodist Church is hosting "Stagecoach," a Bible-based arts program and vacation Bible school.

The event is 9 a.m.-noon June 24-28 at the church, 206 N. Madison St. in Quincy.

For information, call 850627-9226 ext. 1, or email centenaryumc@.

Pastor celebrates ninth year at church

Friendship Primitive Baptist Church, 5775 Ben Bostic Road in Quincy, is hosting a celebration for its pastor, Elder A. Louis Ivey, and his ninth year in the Kingdom Building.

The celebration begins 3 p.m. Sunday.

Antioch MBC hosts family, friends day

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church invites the public to its annual Family and Friends Day Celebration.

The event is 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the church, 1003 W. Clark St. in Quincy.

The church's pastor is Elder Nathaniel Trumpet Jr., and Pastor Jarvis Allen will be the speaker.

For information, contact program chairwoman Cathryn Sailor at 850-875-1626.

Special to The Times

A dozen West Gadsden Middle School Culinary Arts I eighth-graders passed the National Restaurant Association's ServSafe Certificate exam. The certificates are good for five years. They expire in 2024. Front row, from left, are Taniveyah Graham, Brian Ward, Dayanara Hernandez, Luis Ventura and Araceli Gonzales. Back row: Marcayla Gurley, Jesus Angeles-Palma, Jason Munoz, Isaiah Potter, Marlon Castaneda, Milton Avalos and Tyriek Davis. By being ServSafe Certified, students have a leg up on food service industry jobs.

Cox, Charleston have standout state track finishes

By JOE FEROLITO Special to The Times

Gadsden High School's Janasia Cox and Dequavious Charleston had high finishes May 4 in the FHSAA State 3-A track meet in Jacksonville.

Cox took a silver medal (second place) in the girls 200-meter race, while Charleston finished fourth in the boys 100-meters sprint.

The boys 400-meter relay

team finished ninth.

Bobcats in football jamboree Friday night

Munroe will compete in a spring football jamboree Friday night in Bristol.

Host Liberty County and Port St. Joe will be opponents in different halves in the event, which begins at 7 p.m.

The Bobcats are coached

by Alex Lehky, who took over the helm this spring and has 26 players out with a number of returnees included. Former coach Joe Gaddy took a job at Madison County.

"We've been working hard, but need to get into some competition to see where we are," Lehky said. "Friday night will give us that opportunity."

Xavier Grey, the returning quarterback, has retained his

starting role this spring and is expected to lead the Munroe offense.

County high school baseball season done

Baseball season for Gadsden County came to an end last week with Gadsden County High School and Robert F. Munroe Day School losing in their first-round

district tournament games last Tuesday.

The Jaguars played in Marianna and dropped a 16-1 decision to the host Bulldog team, eliminating them from the 2-5A event.

Munroe lost to host Aucilla 9-2, dropping them out of the 1-2A tournament.

Godby went on to win the Marianna tournament and Wakulla Christian captured the Aucilla tournament.

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