Moody Continued From Page 1A and/or math and they have been left behind. I asked why we do not have summer school for these children that need help in reading or math. I was told that we only have it for the third and tenth grades, those are the im- Ogburn Continued From Page 1A create an industrial park and recruited new busi- nesses to fill it. The board has partnered with other counties and the Small County Coalition to re- ceive additional revenue from the state to resur- face and widen roads. We have received over 10 million dollars to resur- face roads throughout the county. We also receive additional revenue from the phosphate severance tax that can only be spent Miley Continued From Page 1A functions and other volun- teer committees for what- ever the children were in- volved in, including the Hamilton County Recre- ation Center, Cub Scouts, Daisy Scouts, and ROTC. I know that our current commissioners have some companies that are coming to our community, but I know there have been many in the past few years that have wanted to come here, but for whatever rea- son decided to locate in our neighboring counties. portant grades. In addi- tion, the School Board did not put summer school for other grades in the budget for this year. * Therefore, as I see it, the only children that matter are the ones that have to pass the FCAT; all others are being left behind. However, I feel if we would work on these stu- dents at all the grade lev- els, the entire time be- tween the third and the tenth grade, then maybe we would not have to wor- ry whether or they can pass the tenth grade FCAT. I have many ideas to help improve our schools: reassigning summer school for all. the grades; reward- ing our students for im- provement of their FCAT scores and having perfect attendance in school; and giving the teachers back the power to control the kids in their classrooms. My ideas may seem to be simple; however, we have to start somewhere. When all the parents and members of this communi- ty come together and work on all of our problems then we will be able to get the answers and find the solu- tions to help our children. So, on Sept. 5, when you go to vote, think about that train, and your child's ed- ucation. Vote for Tracy Moody for the office of School Board Member Dis- trict 5. So on Wednesday morning, Sept. 6, we can all look our children straight in the eye and proudly say, "All aboard, all aboard." Thank you, Tracy Moody Fire on infrastructure to bring new businesses and jobs to the county. This addi- tional revenue was not just a given, the board has had to continue to seek this funding. Additionally, the board has worked diligently to improve infrastructure such as evidenced by its commitment to the White Springs sewer plant relo- cation. .If re-elected I pledge to continue to serve you, the people of District 4 and all the people of Hamil- If you chose to 'elect me as your County Commis- sioner, I promise to hear your voice and do my best to take care of any issues that you may have as a cit- izen of Hamilton County and District 2. I promise to do my best to bring new jobs to our community, so that our children may have a choice as to whether they would like to live in their hometown, or somewhere else. I promise that if an item is on the agenda and up for a vote of Commis- sioners, I will vote as the majority of District 2 asks ton County to the best of my ability. I believe everything rises and falls on leadership, therefore I will use my experience of government operations to continue to improve our county so that our chil- dren will have a future here. I thank you for allow- ing me to serve you and ask for your continued support. God has, and I ask His continued bless- ,ings for you and our county. me to vote, and not the way I myself might feel about the item. If you have a question or an issue, please feel free to call me anytime at 938- 2594. If I am at work, please leave a number and I will return your call as soon as possible. You can also e-mail me at wmi- ley@yahoo.com. It's time for a new way of thinking in Hamilton County. If I am elected as your commissioner, I promise to be available to you. I hope to see you at the polls. Continued From Page 1A counter proposal of $40,000 annually in addi- tion to $150 per call and asked for a 90-day exten- sion if the proposal was not accepted. During a meeting of the County Commissioners on Aug. 17, Henry Land, Hamilton County Fire De- partments Coordinator, re- ported on his meeting with Cichon the previous day. According to Land, Cichon agreed to a 30-day exten- sion of the current agree- ment. Land said they dis- cussed the annual pay- ment, the per call pay- ments and the yearly cap on how much the pay- ments could increase each year. Land said they discussed reducing the size of the. Jasper District and divid- ing the excess areas be- tween other fire depart- ments. He noted that he did not feel that was in the best interest of the people because it would increase the response time of the fire departments for cer- tain areas of the county. During the meeting on Tuesday, BOCC Chairman Mike Adams offered the HAMILTON COUNTY SHIP PROGRAM The Hamilton County SHIP Program will begin accepting applications: , Monday, August 28, 2006 Several Programs are offered to Hamilton County residents through the State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) to include; Purchase Assistance. Rehabilitation, Replacement, and Emergency Repairs. Applicants are advised that funds are limited and distributed in accordance to the Hamilton County Housing Assistance Plan (HAP), waiting lists are established on a first come first served basis and applicants could expect a minimum of one year's wait before assistance is received. All interested persons are encouraged to apply and any pick up an application at the SHIP office, located across the street from the Courthouse at; 204 Northeast First Street, Sandlin Building Room 1, Jasper, FL 32052 SHIP FUNDS CANNOT BE USED TO PURCHASE, REHABILITATE OR REPAIR MOBILE HOMES FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE AT (386)792-0507 MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. INCOME GUIDELINES HAMILTON COUNTY 2005-2006 SHIP PROGRAM Household Size Very Low-Income Low-Income Moderate-Income # of persons 50% of Median 80% of Median 120% of Median 1 15,450 24,700 37,080 2 17,650 28,25,0 42,360 3 19,850 31,750 47,640 4 22,050 35,300 52,920 5 23,800 38,100 57,120 6 25,600 40,950 61,440 7 27,350 43,750 65,640 8 29,100 46,600 69,840 283794-F City a new proposal on be- half of the County of a flat fee of $64,000 per year with no per call fee. Adams noted that it would require less man hours and paperwork, because Land would not have to deter- mine which calls are out- side the municipality and bill the County for them. Cichon indicated that he felt $64,000 was too low and that an amount be- tween $81,000 and $90,000 was more appropriate. He expressed concerns that during a stormy year, the -expenses for the City could be well over the $64,000. County Commissioner Lewis Vaughn said that if the City presented the Board with documentation of such expenses, the County would help them. Adams agreed that he would feel obligated to help the City in that case. He added that the Board would discuss adding a clause to the agreement that the County would pay for calls if they.exceeded a certain number each year. County Commissioner Leon McGauley reminded Cichon that the County has provided and contin- ues to provide other pay- ments and services to the City. He gave Cichon a list of the payments and ser- vices that have been pro- vided overithe last five ', years, including assistance With road pax ing projects, patching existing road- ways and grading un- paved roads. The County obtained a grant for a water tank, and water and sewer lines to the Industrial Park and the 1-75 / US 129 interchange. After construction was completed, the County deeded the tank and lines to the City, who now re- ceives monthly payments from customers who use. the water and sewer. The City also receives pay- ments from customers who live in the southwest part of Vaughn's district because the County used a CDBG grant to provide water and sewer in that area. The City pays the Coun- ty $1,200 a year for dis- patch services provided by the County that are valued at $77,000 for just the la- bor. The County provides IRC radio communications to law enforcement officers in the city, which cost $12,745 in 2005. The Coun- ty also provides housing for City prisoners at no charge. Adams said that the County might have to start charging the City more for dispatch and other ser- vices. Cichon then indicat- ed that the City might charge the County more for fire services. Vice-Mayor Edna Bum- ham stated that she was not there to represent the City Council, but to ob- serve and report to the Council. She said the in- creased payments were not being imposed by Ci- chon or the Council, but by the taxpayers because' the people of Jasper have said that the City is not charging the County enough for fire services. "- "I ant to protect the cit- izen. of Jasper and Hamil- ton County," Burnham. said. "I would feel bad if someone's house burns down. I don't want to see that happen. " County Commissioner Randy Ogburn said that the problem was not , caused by theCommis- sioners and they were try- ing to work it out. "You need us and we need you," Ogbumrn said. "We should try to provide the best services for both." Adams asked Cichon if the City would let the County take over the fire . services. Cichon said he was not opposed to the idea, but the Council would have to vote on it. Adams than asked if Ci- chon would agree to a one .or hto-year agreement. Ci- chon replied that a four- year agreement was the shortest he would consider and, if the County did es- tablish a fire department before the end of the agreement, the agreement could be amended. The County Commis- sioners will discuss the in- terlocal agreement during the Budget Meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28, in the Board Room at the Hamilton County Court- house in Jasper. The City Council will hold, their regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11, at Jasper City Hall. THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2006 PAGE 2A