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Jackson County Times Thursday, April 21, 2022
Pet Of Pet Of The Week
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Finch - Adorable 3 yr old neutered male Pointer mix about 50 pounds. He is great on leash, loves other dogs and is very sweet. He tested positive for HW, but is on his third week of Doxycycline, had a steroid injection and has been started on Heartgard for his slow kill treatment which should be successful. A very calm boy who is waiting for his forever home. He would be a wonderful companion for someone or a great addition to a family. Please call the shelter at 850-482-4570 for an appointment to meet Finch.
Craven joins Century 21
Ouida Morris, Broker/Owner of Century 21 Sunny South Properties, is pleased to announce the affiliation of Bryan Craven as a Sales Agent with her firm. Bryan recently retired from Chipola College where he served for more than 30 years as Director of Public Relations. He looks forward to his new career with Cen- tury 21 Sunny South Properties where he will be specializing in residential, lots and acreage and commercial properties. The market is very strong for selling homes and land right now, and Century 21 has the tools to market your property across the country to bring you top-dollar. Buy- ers may still benefit from low interest rates for financing. Call Bryan if you need help with buy- ing or selling at 850-526-2891 or cell at 850-718-5273.
Bryan Craven
M.P.D. Minute
Hello, this is Chief Hayes Baggett with the Marianna Police Department with the M.P.D. Minute for Friday, April 8, 2022. The following is a brief report on some of the activity that the Marianna Police Department has experienced from March 31 through April 7, 2022. Our officers conducted three follow up investigations, one trespass warning issued, and five reports of an open door or window. We had the opportunity to assist oth- er agencies on four different occasions and had 10 other public service type calls during the week. There were 15 calls of suspicious persons, vehicles and incidents in- vestigated, nine informational re- ports filed, and we responded to seven alarm calls. We responded to a total of eight dis- turbance calls with one of those being reported physical in nature and two reports of threats/harassment were investigated. Our Animal Control Officer re- sponded to three animal complaints during the week. We worked three traffic crashes with none of those reporting injuries, two re- ports of a highway obstruction, and one reckless driver reported. There were 61 traffic stops conducted over the past week with seven citations and 54 warnings issued. There was a total of 618 calls of ser- vice over the past week. Remember if you see something or someone suspicious, please call your lo- cal law enforcement so we can check it out. If we can ever be of any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at the Marianna Police Department 850-526-3125.
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County Commissioners adopt a proposed millage rate
BY SHELIA MADER The current year rolled-back millage will 7.0541 will generate $12,275,218, with 95% of that as expendable money being $11,661,457. The difference from last fis- cal year's levied millage is an increase of $382,213 or $363,102 spendable money at 95%. This calculation is based on Florida Statute 200.005. This option does not re- quire an increase in taxes. The county can- not budget the entire budget but is limited to 95%. Last year's millage, 7.4450, will gen- erate $12,955,444 or 95% spendable of $12,307,672. This would increase of $1,009,316 spendable money from last year's levied taxes of $11,893,005 and would require a notice of tax increase. In addition to the TRIM requirements, local governments must conform to the maximum millage limitation requirements first imposed by the Legislature in 2007. Based on these require- ments the following options were available: The rolled- back rate used for maximum millage (9.6028) adjusted by the change in per capita Flor- ida personal income (1.0443) is 8.9839 and will generate $15,633,366 or $14,851,598 spend- able dollars. This is the majority vote maximum millage. This would result in an increase from the rolled-back millage of $3,358.148 or $3,190,241 spendable and would also require a notice of tax increase. Tuesday, during budget hearings, the commis- sion voted to adopt a proposed mill- age rate of 7.9450 that would result in $13,825,521 or $13,134,245 spendable rev- enue. This would result in an increase of over one million dol- lars over last year's levied taxes. This millage rate will be noticed on the TRIM and will be presented at a public hearing scheduled for September 14. Once the rate is advertised, it can be reduced but cannot be set at a higher rate. form to ation sed 7. - 43) erate spend- Tuesd heari sio a a s en resu of ov lars ove
Keith Maddox is Jackson County's Emergency Management Director
BY SHELIA MADER It was like homecoming for Keith Mad- dox when he was notified he had been se- lected to be Jackson County's Emergency Management Director. He replaces long- time director Rodney Andreasen who left in December, 2020 to pursue work in the private sector. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners made it official Thursday on a motion by Commissioner Eric Hill with a second by Commissioner Clint Pate. It passed unanimously 5-0. Maddox brings a wealth of experience but none more valuable than the hands-on experience he brings. He comes to Jackson from Gadsden County where he served as Chief of Emergency Services for three years. Prior to that, he was and EMS Edu- cator at Chipola College for 12 years and remains on staff there today. From 2008 to 2014, he was the Program Director and now remains as the lead instructor. He has served as EMS chief for Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association from 2016-2018. His career in Jackson County started at Jack- son County Fire Rescue as a paramedic/ firefighter in 2004 and moved to the rank of lieutenant before leaving in 2017. County Administrator, Wilanne Dan- iels, had this to say. "We are very ex- cited to welcome Keith to the County. With close to 30 years of experience in Emergency Services and Education, we anticipate great things from him in this position." In an interview with Maddox, he was more than excited, "In all honesty, this is where I hope to stay until I finally reach a point where it's time to hang up my hat and turn it over to somebody younger. Jackson County is home to me. What I want to accomplish is I want to be able to prepare the county for potential disasters and things we hope don't happen. I want to help to mitigate those potential disas- ters and help to get us prepared. Because there is some diversity in my experience, I want to try to be as proactive as possible, maybe a little more proactive in reaching out to all of the communities and areas of the county. I'll be working with the com- missioners and board in reaching out to what the needs of the community are. We want to get the community prepared as much as possible." On a personal level, Maddox says he and his wife, Amy Sampson, have their own Brady bunch. Together have six chil- dren. Maddox has one older son and a set of twins, a boy and a girl. His wife has two girls and a boy. Sampson is a registered nurse and teaches at Chipola College. They are residents of Jackson County, splitting time between two homes, one in Alford and part time at Maddox's 'old home place' on Highway 71. Maddox will officially take over August 18, 2021. If you see Maddox around town, extend your hand and welcome him aboard with your best Jackson County hospitality!
JCSB transportation Department recognizes perfect attendance
BY SHELIA MADER Before Hurricane Michael, COVID-19 and the pandemic, perfect attendance was some- thing many students chal- lenged themselves to achieve in any given school year. As adults, many factors come into play when they work outside the home and strive to be on the job every sched- uled workday. Their personal illnesses and appointments coupled with their children's activities and illnesses, often play a huge part in their atten- dance on the job. Last week, the transporta- tion department at JCSB held their annual back-to-school in-service day of training with the Panhandle Area Educa- tion Consortium (PAEC) at Marianna High School in con- junction with several other districts via Zoom. A highlight of the day was the recognition of 10 bus drivers/monitors with perfect attendance for the 2020-2021 school year. Eddie Lovett known to all students on bus 3 in Mari- anna, Queen Sorey with her smiling face greets riders of bus 45 in Graceville, and Orenza Waddell, had a kind word for his bus 25 riders in Malone. Passing out smiles was Connie Roulhac bus monitor, John Boyd had plen- ty of positives for students riding bus 2 in Marianna, as did Octavia Dawson for the students on bus 17 in Malone, and always smiling, always witty Wiley Barnes driving bus 23 in Marianna. Alonzo Wilburn safely navigated the students on bus 10 in Gracev- ille, while Ricky Skipper took care of his riders on bus 08A in Marianna, and Elizabeth Gates handed out smiles and positives to the students on bus 58 in Graceville. Director of Transportation, Health, and Safety Hunter Nolen could not have been more pleased with the recog- nition of perfect attendance, "This is awesome, a true 10 for 10. Ten employees achiev- ing the highest score on a 1-10 level. I am sure there were days when they could have easily had two, three or more valid excuses to call in and take the day off but they did not. That shows what dedi- cated employees they are. Par- ents are fortunate in the level of skill, education, and dedi- cation that our department and our district is fortunate to have taking care of their chil- dren every day." Transportation fleet man- ager, Chephus Granberry, "These are 10 wonderful and hardworking employees and had perfect attendance, and this was during last year's pandemic. We appreciate all of our bus drivers and moni- tors and are fortunate that as of today (Tuesday) we have no vacancies, we have all the bus drivers we need."
Pictured left to right: Eddie Lovett, Queen Sorey, Orenza Waddell, Connie Roulhac, John Boyd, Octavia Dawson , Wiley Barnes, Alonzo Wilburn, Ricky Skipper, Elizabeth Gates and Chephus Granberry, Transportation
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VOLUME 16 ISSUE 17 DAILY UPDATES ONLINE www.jacksoncountytimes.net Focused on Jackson County
Thursday, August 5, 2021
NEWS
School bells will be ringing Tuesday A2 14th Judicial Circuit returns to phase two COVID protocols A4 Nothing like hometown pride A5 National Night Out is a huge success A7
SPORTS
The Dance Factory brings home platinum plus awards B1
County Commissioners adopt a proposed millage rate
BY SHELIA MADER The current year rolled-back millage will 7.0541 will generate $12,275,218, with 95% of that as expendable money being $11,661,457. The difference from last fis- cal year's levied millage is an increase of $382,213 or $363,102 spendable money at 95%. This calculation is based on Florida Statute 200.005. This option does not re- quire an increase in taxes. The county can- not budget the entire budget but is limit to 95%. Last year's mill erate $1 local governments must conform to the maximum millage limitation requirements first imposed by the Legislature in 2007. Based on these require- ments the following options were available: The rolled- back rate used for maxim millage (9.6028) the h Tuesday, during budget hearings, the commis sion voted form to tion ed 7. Tuesd heari sio
Keith Maddox is Jackson County's Emergency Management Director
BY SHELIA MADER It was like homecoming for Keith Mad- dox when he was notified he had been se- lected to be Jackson County's Emergency Management Director. He replaces long- time director Rodney Andreasen who left in December, 2020 to pursue work in the private sector. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners made it official Thursday on a motion by Commissioner Eric Hill with a second by Commissioner Clint Pate. It passed unanimously 5-0. Maddox brings a wealth of experience but none more valuable than the hands-on experience he brings. He comes to Jackson from Gadsden County where he served as Chief of Emergency Services for three years. Prior to that, he was and EMS Edu- cator at Chipola College for 12 years and remains on staff there today. From 2008 to 2014, he was the Program Director and now remains as the lead instructor. He has served as EMS chief for Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association from 2016-2018. His career in Jackson County started at Jack- son County Fire Rescue as a paramedic/ firefighter in 2004 and moved to the rank of lieutenant before leaving in 2017. County Administrator, Wilanne Dan- iels, had this to say. "We are very ex- cited to welcome Keith to the County. With close to 30 years of experience in Emergency Services and Education, we anticipate great things from him in this position." In an interview with Maddox, he was more than excited, "In all honesty, this is where I hope to stay until I finally reach a point where it's time to hang up my hat and turn it over to somebody younger. Jackson County is home to me. What I want to accomplish is I want to be able to prepare the county for potential disasters and things we hope don't happen. I want to help to mitigate those potential disas- ters and help to get us prepared. Because there is some diversity in my experience, I want to try to be as proactive as possible, maybe a little more proactive in reaching out to all of the communities and areas of the county. I'll be working with the com- missioners and board in reaching out to what the needs of the community are. We want to get the community prepared as much as possible." On a personal level, Maddox says he and his wife, Amy Sampson, have their own Brady bunch. Together have six chil- dren. Maddox has one older son and a set of twins, a boy and a girl. His wife has two girls and a boy. Sampson is a registered nurse and teaches at Chipola College. They are residents of Jackson County, splitting time between two homes, one in Alford and part time at Maddox's 'old home place' on Highway 71. Maddox will officially take over August 18, 2021. If you see Maddox around town, extend your hand and welcome him aboard with your best Jackson County hospitality!
Sonny Fortunato is guest speaker at American Legion meeting
Mr. Sonny Fortunato was the guest speaker at the April 12, 2022, American Legion Post 100 dinner meeting. Mr. Fortunato is a candidate for the Jackson County District 2 Board of County Commissioners. He spoke on the importance of leadership and service as pillars of his campaign and characteristics of veteran service. Dr. David Bouvin, Legion 2nd VP, is shown presenting Mr. Mathews a commemorative Legion pen.
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