Finely crafted models showcase a love of local landmarks

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc.  Four years ago, when Lamar and Jo-Anne McLaughlin were looking to move to North Florida to be closer to their grown daughter's family, the town of Monticello caught their heart. One feature that especially pleased them was the architecture of Jefferson County's historic buildings. Before long, they had taken up a new hobby that further deepened their appreciation for some of the iconic local landmarks. The seed was planted several years ago, when Lamar's mother came across his old childhood train set – a classic American Flyer – and returned it to his care. While setting the vintage toy up to display in their new Monticello home in 2021, Lamar