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GVG1 0i **004 0305 Serving LIBRARY OF FLORIDAA HISTORY Taylor County uNI rES O LO0RID A Midweek 404 LIBRARY WES Edition iSince 1961 GAINESVILLE FL 3-2611 Edition January: 2 Sections-Our 44th Year.. No. 4 J a u r......... .. 911) ...... .. .a"a, ".. .. ..... .. News Forum 'Poets at heart' sought for Sunday program Are you a poet at heart, a lover of art? You're invited to the Taylor County Public Library Sunday, Jan. 30, from 3 to 4:30 P.M. for a special program by author Carol Ann Howell 'Howell is the author of 'In the Language of Nature,' a bilingual coffee table book with glorious paintings. You read it in English, then flip it over and read it in Spanish. The author/painter was born in Los Angeles, Calif. She .created this book while living in Guatemala. She now lives in Perry and will speak during our program Sunday," Director Pam Grigg said. The book will be available for $35 each with $1 from every sale benefitting the Friends of the Library. For more information, please call 838- 3512. Income tax Services offered in February Certified tax preparers will be available at the Taylor County Public Library every Monday in February from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers will also offer tax preparation and e-file services on Saturday (Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 12), from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will be stationed at the Coastal Utilities office in Keaton SBeach on Tuesdays (Feb. 1 and Feb. 15) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tax 'preparers will .be at the Steinhatchee Community Center on Wednesday (Feb. 9 and -23) from 9:30 a.m, to 1:30 p.m. Want to coach baseball? Mark your calendars... SA baseball organizational coaches meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 1, iat 6 p.m. Anyone interested in coaching (team ages five to 15) must attend. The meeting will be held at Loughridge Park Community Center: Planning board meets Feb. 10 SThe Taylor County Planning Board wFill 'meet Thursday. Feb. 10, at the Taylor County Administrative Complex. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m: School board workshop announced The Taylor County School Board Will hold a workshop Tuesday, Feb. 1, 'priorto its regular meeting. .The workshop, which will focus on revisions in the school board policy handbook, will start at 6 p.m. '-Both meetings are open to the public. " The board meets in the Alton H. Wentworth Administrative Complex. Readiness Coalition meets Feb. 3 .The Taylor County School 'RBdiness Coalition will meet Th(,irsday, Feb.-3, at noon, in 'the- coiaition office located in the Alton H. Wentworth: Administrative Complex (318 North Clark Street). index 'Editorial...page A-2 Living;..page A-4 Sportsp...age A-6 Seligion...page A-7 .Community...page B-1 Cl ssified5...page L-2 *t1- -- -- --" After nearly a year of work. the Taylor County Commission, faced with overwhelming opposition at last week's meeting at the Steinhaichee Community Center. voted 3-2 to kill the proposed boat ramping facility at Riverside Park. Speaker after speaker told the commission why the proposed double ramp, located on county property at the intersection of Riverside Drive and 15th Street. was a bad idea. Michael Kuenstle. who owns property adjacent to the proposed facility, said the project does not meet the state's criteria for obtaining grant funds. "For every lane of ramp, you need 20 parking spaces. The plan is not workable in my mind." he said. The proposed site plan calls for two ramps and parking spaces for 5 off TCHS team Thefts result in suspensions Raising the roof Carpenters, electricians and other forms of retired builders from all over the U.S. are currently in town constructing a new building for the Mount Olivq Missionary Baptist SChurch on Hwy. 98. A spokesman saidthe workers may not work at a furious pace as their younger counterparts, "but when we get finished, you know it's right." More on the group may be found on today's-Community page, B-1. Drug sweep nets 2 arrests The Taylor County Joint Drug Task Force (JTF) reaped the rewards of earlier undercover drug buys when officers executed a drug warrant over the weekend which resulted in two more arrests and recovery of several grams of cocaine and almost 110 grams of cannabis. ---uring December and -early January. undercover agents were used to conduct drug buys on Terry James Randall, 30. and Timothy Glen Powe, 31. On Friday, the JTF executed a search warrant which had been obtained because of the buys, and executed them at a South Schwartz Street address where the men were located. "When we entered the house," PPD Det. Mike Anderson said. "Powe was apprehended and arrested in the middle bedroom of the,house. Randall was found and arrested in the back bedroom. Powe was also charged with possession of a cell phone used to make drug sales, and was in possession of $805 cash. "While securing the residence," he added, "officers observed cannabis in both rooms in plain view." "It was a clean bust." said Taylor County Sheriffs Office' Inv.: Dewayne Bratcher. "During a search of the premises, in Powe's bedroom, a tin containing approximately five grams of powder cocaine, a bag of cannabis and loose cannabis were found, along with clothing belonging to the man. "In a bathroom between Powe's and Randall's room, a bag containing over 105 grams of marijuana was located under the sink. In Randall's room, a bag of marijuana was found on his bed," Bratcher said. "Aset of digital scales was found For truck fire Reward posted A reward for up to $2,500 is being offered by the Florida Advisory Committee on Arson for information concerning a vehicle fire which occurred at Steinhatchee Falls in December. The State Fire Marshal's Office, Bureau of Fire and Arsons Investigations, along with the Florida Highway Patrol. has determined that fire was deliberately set. The arson occurred Dec. 14, while the vehicle (a 1991 Ford F-150 with a. boat trailer attached) was parked in the public parking area at the falls. Anyone with information regarding the fire is asked to call 877-662- 7766 or (850) 413-3900. Information may also be mailed to Arson Control, P.O. Box 1654, Winter Park. FL 32790. The State Fire Marshal case number is 37-04-3998. The Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations is the law enforcement branch of the Division of State Fire Marshal that assists other state and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of fires of "suspicious origin."' Recreation talks continue Thursday The city-county recreation committee will meet Thursday, Jan. 27, to continue discussions of a possible merger of services and resources. Starting at 6 p.m., the meeting will be held in the county commission board room, located in the Taylor County Administrative Complex. The recreation committee is comprised to two representatives from both Sthe Perry City Council and the Board of County Commissioners. Mayor Pam Feagle and Vice Mayor Emily Ketring represent the city with Chairman Daryll Gunter and Commissioner Jack Brown representing the county. The school board, which was asked to appoint two members to the committee, declined the invitation and has sought clarification on the related issues. During the first meeting of the committee, held Jan. 13. members debated the merits of merging city-county recreation efforts and also appeared to support developing a survey to assess recreation needs countywide. Brown, who was named chairman of the committee, also stated that he had written a draft proposal for an interlocal agreement between the two governing bodies and would present it first to members of his board. in ihe kitchen," Anderson added. "along with a stove, pan and knife used to cook crack cocaine, and contained cocaine residue." Both men were charged with possession of cocaine within 1000 feet of a church. manufacturing cocaine within 1000 feet of a church, and possession of more rhan 20 grams of manjuana--all felonies. In Steinhatchee Five members of the, Taylor County Highi School girls basketball team have been suspended from the team and from school after an incident of theft, which occurred recently during a holiday' basketball tournament at FAMU'High in Tallahassee. According to a release from the Florida High School Athletic Association, the TCHS team was in the fourth,day of a four-day Tournament, and they were to play Durant High School from Chattanooga, Tenn., when the start of the game was delayed because clothing, money, CD players and other items were reported missing from the team locker room where. 'TCHS players dressed before the game. One item was located with' individual team members' bags behind the Taylor County bench. The FAMU Police Department handled the initial investigation and' the game started about 15 minutes later, according to Lt. Louis Wickeris. "Durant's coach went to TCHS Head- Girls Basketball Coach Sylvester Bellamy and told him .that if all the items were"retumed, that that would be the end of it," he said. "The two coaches searched at 'least one bag before FAMU police entered the situation." According to a FHSAA report, an unsportsmanlike conduct incident report form was filed the day ofthe game, Dec. 30, when the game was nearing the halt-time mark TCHS \as behind 32-29. "With Ihree minutes left on the half-time clock," the form reports, "game management informed the. officials that other items were found in TCHS team members' bags and all bags were now being searched.' "After the first 20 minutes of delay, most of the items had been recovered from bags belonging o TCHS team members," the report added. "It was a consensus decision that the second-half of the game would not be played. No arrests were made on site." According to TCHS Principal ,: Please see page 3 Unemployment jumps to 5.8 percent here. After two steady months of lower unemployment, Taylor County has once again jumped into the top 10 of Florida counties with the highest unemployment. During November, Taylor County was ranked .12th, but during December, those numbers escalated, giving our county the distinction of being number eight, with an unemployment rate of 5.8, which means that with a labor force of 7,502, there were 432 unemployed, or 5.8 percent. In order, from first, the top 10 counties with the highest unemployment include: Hendry .County at first with 8.7 percent; ,- Please see page 3 15 vehicles and trailers. Also included are public restrooms, docking and picnic facilities. County Grants Writer 'Melody Cox said she recently met with state officials and they had no problem with it. - "They like the grant ($210,000) and they have no problems or issues with it," Cox'said. Chris Smith, whose home is across the:canal from the,proposed ramp, said he's concerned about people drinking at the park which' is adjacent to a neighborhood. "I'm from South Florida and I'm not aware of any boat ramps 'located in neighborhoods.there," he said. Steinhatchee businessman Jim Hunt commended the county employees who have worked on the project. "Steinhatchee does need a boat ramp, but this is not the right place," Hunt said. Others agreed, suggesting the ramp needs to be closer to the mouth of the river. "It's 5.5 miles to the number one channel marker. That will cost you almost $20 in gas just to get there," Jack Locklin said. Ralph Grubbs told the commission that five flowing springs are located in the canaal where the proposed ramp would be located. "If you put the ramp in there, all that's gone," he said. Former County Commissioner Frank Russell' encouraged the commission not to drop the project. He said the ramp at Keaton Beach ,, Please see page 3 ~'. i;,Darsian Bo-w, right, and firofighter/EMT Chad- oday.:-triR -.bn Highway.221. The fire caused traffic- 1t4 n lig'thIe blaze ubde r control. The driver of the vehicle' tB'^- s r.sponcihg ;tp :the scene was volunteer firefighter lth.fr 'Volunre.er. Fire Dekpartment along with Taylor 'f '. ,' ., 3-2 vote 'kills' boat ramp * ''". Editorial A-2 The Taco Times January 26, 2005 Luring new teachers .While eyeing a new constitutional mandate for pre-kindergarten classes, we came upon recommendations from Florida TaxWatch for attracting teachers to Florida's classrooms and we hope Taylor County's School District will give them a closer look. The mandate, as you may recall, requires that "every four-year-old child in Florida shall be provided by the state with.a high quality pre- kindergarten learning opportunity" bIy Fall, 2005. That's just months aivay, and this mandate translates into an estimated 7,166 additional btachelor-degreed early childhood teachers to be phased into the state's system over the next six .years. 3f the numbers don't overwhelm yo u, please note the recommendations from TaxWatch. EIaxWatch recommends: e* providing incentives to teachers 'who have voluntarily left the field to' ,return; providing competitive salaries that provide incentives as the level of teacher education increases and the length of tenure increases; providing job sharing opportunities (morning-afternoon teacher) to encourage degree teachers who have left the field or retired teachers, to return to teaching on a parttime basis; and increasing recruitment of out-of- state teachers. It's easy to 'vote upon a constitutional mandate; implementing it is another task entirely. The quality teachers in our district will best perform in an atmosphere where the bar is raised, and expectations are high. To: round out school staffs, potential teachers must be enticed to the classroom, and supported when they get there. We encourage our district to view this, and other mandates, as an opportunity to increase the educational success of the students it serves. letterss to the Editor Should hospital be an annex? IDear Editor: - It never ceases to amaze me why ,-our county wants to be in the medical business. None of our -county commissioners' have a -degree in the medical field or .,operating a hospital. Taxpayers are still carrying the .i9ad, and/the way things look, will continue to do so in the coming years. If we really want to do something for our citizens, we might.want to start, talking to some major hospitals in making DMH an annex of possibly a Tallahassee Hospital, since many of us have to go there anyway for major surgery. I'm also not totally convinced Letter salutes another Jan Dear Editor: the da' the state of Alabaii .. .On Monday, Jan. 17, many of observes the birthday of Gener Sthe folks here in Taylor County Robert E. Lee, a man about who. took a day off of work, a day more has been written,than ar :that was sanctioned'in the 1970's other American except. Georg Sby Congress as a national holiday. Washington. Not one writer, ni This holiday was passed by one researcher, not one biograph, C''-Congress even though protested has uncovered one stain on h -_v many.. and even though the character and morality.. T.BI records pertaining to the man Though his name inspired th ::hom this.holiday was created for hopes of hundreds of thousands *tad to be sealed for,50 years to Southerners who never saw hin overr up the many reasons why his actual control was limited t t -here should be no holiday only 70,000 men of the Army ( created. Northern Virginia, Confederal : This day in January, for States Army. Even today, hi approximately. 100 years prior to military tactics are still studied the creation of the MLK holiday, West Point. He was called th 'i.ad always been a day dedicated "Gray Fox" by Unib : to honoring a truly great man:, Commanders. because of hi Maj. General Rober&E. Lee. So ability' to elude their much large here's the dilemma, whose commands. birthday should we celebrate on The very best battlefield odd "-the 3rd Monday of January? that General Lee ever had wer SIf you have the space for it, I four to one. Robert E. Lee would appreciate it'if you would leadership qualities 'a print the following words written unsurpassed in American Histor ;-by Ellen Williams in honor of As he rode back from McLea yMajor General Robert Edward House at Appomattox, h: 'Lee, CSA. Dwayne Searcy soldiers detected something :: The Mease oa Mn different. The customary chei :" "The Measure of a Man froze in their throats and the Although his actual birthday is began to ask, "General, are w 'Jan. 19, Monday, the 17th will be surrendered?" Moving his lips in Tacol lTimes Wednesday, January 26, 2005 123 S. Jefferson Street P.O. Box 888 Perry, Florida (850) 584-5513 DONALD D. LINCOLN DEBBIE CARLTON Publisher Business Manager SUSAN H. LINCOLN BETH MANN Managing Editor Advertising Director ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI CAROLYN DuBOSE Staff Writer Promotional Advertising CHARLES R. SADLER CAROL BROOKS Staff Writer Promotional Advertising The Taco Times (ISSN 07470967) is published each Wednesday by Perry News- papers, Inc., 123 S Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347. Subscriptons are 35 0 per year or $49.00 out of county Periodicals postage paid at Perry. Florida 32348. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the TACO TIMES, P.O. Box 888, Perry, FL 32348. The Taco Times welcomes Letters to the Editor reflecting responsible opinions and views on the news. Please submit letters by Monday at 5 p.m. The Taco Times reserves the right to refuse publication of letters which are libelous or irre- sponsible. Name may be withheld if circumstances so require, but all letters sub- mitted should be signed by the writer and accompanied by a phone number for verification. We look forward to hearing from you' Our address is Perry. Newspapers, Inc, P.O. Box 888, Perry, Florida 32348 e-mail: perrynews@perry.gulfnet.com Member Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. S .. .. . ia al m i ly ge er ie of n, to of te is at e n, is dr Is re 's, re Yy. in is ig er ey 'e, a .. that our county wouldn't be liable for a major lawsuit if we continue in this endeavor. Either way, to say the "Hospital is Not For Sale" is certainly not the answer. We must always keep an open mind, and continue to search for a realistic solution. The sooner the better. Sincerely yours, BruceR. Foster uary birthday choking "good-bye," he tried to ride on through. "General, we'll fight 'em yet. General; say the word and we'll go in and fight 'em yet." These words come from the throats of men whom Union soldiers described as being so thin from'starvation that they look like scarecrows. But they stand there on dirty bare feet begging to continue the fight. They touch his uniformnor his bridle rein if they cannot grasp his hand; and if they cannot reach him, they smooth Traveler's flank or pat Traveler's neck. Grim bearded fellows who have stood in .he trenches of Petersburg. gone through the Wilderness 'Campaign. withstood the fatal" charge at Gettysburg; battle- hardened veterans of four long years' of combat now throw themselves on the ground, cover their faces and weep like children. Officers of all ranks make no attempt to conceal their feelings either; but sit on their horses and weep aloud. After Appomattox, as General Lee and his small party made their way into the streets of Richmond (the city he had defended for four long years), Federal soldiers were -already occupying the former Capitol of the CSA. No one knew better ,than they, how great a general was passing and what it had taken to bleed his army to death. These Federal soldiers in blue, block after block, raised 'their caps and held' them high, honoring the man they wished had ridden with them instead of against them. And being the gentleman that he was, General' Lee,-raised his muddy wide- brimmed hat, inclining his head politely 'each time he did so. It was his last parade, and he wished it over. In 1868, the New Ykrk Herald said this about Robert E. Lee: "With a handful of men whom he molded into an army, he' battled our greater Northern armies for four years, and 'hen opposed by Grant was only worn down by 'that .solid strategy of stupidity that accomplishes its object by mere weight. With one-quarter of the ,men Grant had, this soldier fought magnificently across his native State, and fought his army to a stump. There was never such an, army or such a campaign or such a general." Let us remember that winning is not always the measure of greatness. FREEDOM ISN'T EASY Midweek Muddle \ Yv <1'vi v* VO '' ,9 ." i' 2 I think I'm about to hit a growl Not the wide one--I've already, /one. I think I'm going to spend th half of my life as a tall person really looking forward to it. I've come to this conclusion series of nights experiencing Some could say'it was too niu .on those feet, or too much those feet, or simply aging. Bu remember my mother call: "growing pains," even though grew that much. Anyway, I diagnosis of "growing. pains" sticking to it. So, finally, in defiance of research, I think I've hit m spurt and I'in going to be tall. I couldn't be happier. The first thing I'm going audition to be a Rockette and at Radio City Music Hall in. N City. I've always wanted Rockette and I'll soon be lea The Big Apple to pursue this d send you a postcard. Now that can probably reach the count post office to write a note u card. When I'm not working as a I'll come home to clean off tl my refrigerator. I've hesitated tall people over to my house years, for I have no clue w might see...that I've never see] know what's on top of the sho or how thick the dust is on tl window ledges. I also plan to look 20 pound, and svelte. Short people never look svelt But I am going to be tall and s I've always felt that another s in verticality would impr appearance significantly. Giv inches in height, and people S of l 'T v ii:2-n-.rft You can call me "Legs" ...really, I don't mind By SUSAN H. LINCOLN th spurt. "yes ma'am" to me. God is good...to y hit that grant me more places to put the weight that accumulates with years. le second As a tall person, I'm going to hang the i, and I'm pictures in my home higher. I'm going to clean the chandelier ' n after a can't currently reach and the ceiling eg pains, fans too.; ch weight I'm going to wear dangling earrings time on and big jewelry, without looking t I vividly completely ridiculous. ng them I'm going to live for the day when i I never someone calls me, "Legs," so that I can like her be "offended" by it. and I'm Being short is not an awful experience; no one accuses you of medical being "gangly" or having ape-like y growth -appendages. But they don't pick you for basketball, either, or offer you the front seaat where there's plenty of leg to do is room. On good days, you get a "cute" perform designation and the back seat over the qew York hump. to be a having for But that's about to end. In the tall half ream. I'll of my life, I'm going to wear flared I'm tall, I slacks, without alterations taking out er in the the flare. pon that I'm going to worry that my slacks may be too short after they're washed, like Rockette, tall people do. he top of I'm going to buy a long torso to invite bathingsuit and wear sandals with e for 30 heels like those tall "Miss America" hat they contestants do. n. I don't I'm going to buy a blazer that doesn't wer stall, hit me at the knees, and I'm going to he higher wear stripes that go around instead of up and down. And when Radio City Music Hall calls, s thinner I'm going to load up my mother and her two short sisters, and we're going to :e. New York City to marvel together that velte. one member of our family finally had ix inches enough legs to make the cut. ove my Even if she was nearly 50 and just e me 10 dreaming when it happened. They're will say right: it is growing pains. N ___ - ------ -- "'~ ~ I "a'k~ 5 ek =20k LM1C m .... : A-3 The Taco Times January 26, 2005 Teacher credits students' oyaltyl Soldier Bryan Walker Davis is shown with his wife Ruth and their daughter Olivia. He recently returned home after a year's deployment in Iraq. Editor's Note: The following article appeared in the Honolulu Advertiser Jan. 14 featuring the story of returning soldier Bryan Walker Davis, his wife Ruth and their daughter Olivia. Davis, who is stationed at Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii, is the grandson of Harold Davis of Perry; Ruth is the daughter of Charlotte Karns, also of Perry. The article was written by Advertiser staff writer Peter Boylan. Olivia Davis stayed up way past her bedtime Wednesday night, but her mother didn't mind because Daddy was coming home. The ,youngster's father, Staff Sgt. Bryan Davis, is -an Army medic who spent the last 12 months in Iraq. That's why Olivia's mom, Ruth Davis, let her stay up till midnight to greet her father at Wheeler Army Airfield. Olivia spent the next 14 hours glued to her father's side. "Oh, my gosh, it was so great," said an exhausted Ruth Davis, an English teacher at Moanalua High School. "It is just such a relief that they are all home." She and Olivia were among several hundred relatives and friends, who greeted the 240 Schofield Barracks soldiers late Wednesday night and early yesterday morning. Coming home were soldiers from the 84th Engineer Battalion and 540th Quartermaster Company at Wheeler. The 84th is a heavy equipment battalion that built roads and runways in and around Balad. The 540th is a field service company that operated shower and laundry facilities, made light textile repairs in and around Mosul, and conducted convoy missions. Ruth Davis said she and three other soldiers' families didn't get home until 3 a.m. Davis said her husband and the other soldiers stayed, awake to take showers, make fresh sandwiches and just hang out in a non-combat zone. Davis credited her students 'at Moanalua High School for helping her get through the lonely months. "They taught me so much about patience and loyalty. That really got me through. That and my daughter," she said. Need legal advice? To better serve surrounding communities, Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc., and Bulldog 1400 WPRY AM are producing a new radio show to address legal issues facing residents. The new show, "Everyday Law for Everyday People," will be hosted by Three Rivers attorney. and Equal Justice Works Fellow Rocky Cabagnot. "Each show will focus on a legal issue that affects everyday people. We'll discuss things from how to declare a child tax credit to protecting yourself as, a consumer," Cabagnot said. There will also be a call-in period for listeners to participate toward the end of the each show. S"It's very important that the community become engaged in what we're talking about. We want to reduce the number of people having to seek our legal services by giving them the tools to avoid potential legal pitfalls," Cabagnot said. The debut program of "Everyday Law for Everyday People"'is slated for broadcast Monday, Jan. 31, at 12:30 p.m., . on Bulldog 1400 WPRY AM. Listeners can reach the show by calling the radio station at 22.3- 1400. Flu vaccines for al Florida Department of Health For mqre information about For information, visit the DOH (DOH) Secretary John O. v'-accine distribution, contact your web site at www.doh.state.fl.us Agwunobi, M.D., M.B.A., local county health department. and click on Fightthe Flu. M.P.H., announced that, due to the availability of adult and pediatric flu -vaccines, all A ll c rank Floridians are now eligible to:_..' 1 Receive vaccination. ' In addition. local providers UNEMPLOYMENT Other area counties and their seeking vaccine, for their patients Continued from page 1 unemployment rates include: or clients should' call their local Donainue t 4.5; Gadsden at 4.5; county health department about Gladet a;t 8.6: Desoto at -' 1; Calhoun at 4.2, Dixie at 3.8; supplies. Hardee at 73: St. Lucic at '.0; Columbia at 3.5; Suwannee at "After ensuring that all of our Indian River at 6.8; Madison at 3.5; Jefferson at 3.4; Leon at 2.5; '-most ulnerable. high-risk citizens 6.3; Taylor; Okeechobee at 5.7 Wakulla at 2.3 and Lafayette at were given ample opportunity to and Miami-Dade at 5.4. .1.5 percent. seek vaccination, we are now able , to offer flu vaccine to all Floridians," Agwunobi said Slow down men ork "With peak flu season in Florida w m.e a w just beginning, we encourage, everyone in Florida to protect The Florida Departmen; of Transportaiion has sued tih follckm'ing from illne~.J by adisorl relating to road% a a%\ orK underwa\ in Tayvlor County. effeciive seeking \accination. through Friday, Jan. 28: "WVe thank e\ er)one for their .--U.S. 19: One of the two southbound lanes will be closed during'the cooperation and patience 'during daytime while work is underway to replace some underground drainage this season's shortage and hope pipes in preparation of resurfacing the roadway from the Di\ie County, That Ihose who graciously stepped line at the Steinhatchee River to one mile north.of Josh McCall Road. Seaside will now receive a flu shot, ,: --U.S. 221: Major traffic impacts are occurring between Cedar Street in Agwunobi added. Perry and the Madison County line (14 miles) Monday through Friday Parents of children aged six from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. while work is underway to place'the final layer of months and older should contact asphalt. Lane closures are two miles long. Motorists should add another their pediatrician or local county 15 minutes to their trip. Health department for information About accinations. Children who have received their first flu shot. s should seekan appointment to . receive a second dose. a ckt sk In addition to vaccination;-,,,.*, contin~ue followingla few simple BOAT RAMP steps to reduce the probability of -' r i contracting respiratoryinfections: Continued from page 1 ;nt: -Clean hands often with soap 'i:, cb'st more than $700,000 because and walter. or an alcohol-based the countywaited. hand cleanser. .Twro commissioners suggested --Avoid touching your eyes, if the site is voted down, it may Snose or mouth, be some, time before Steinhatchee --Sta. home when you are sick: gets a pubic boat ramp. and keep sick children home. "The board was trying to get --.--Avoid close contact with :.,, something down here quickly. people who are ill,if possible. :.:; ilh the cost of property in -,-Do not share eating utensils,., Steinhatchee. it might not ever drinking glasses, towels or other ., happen," Commisioner *Jack .personal items. 3Brown said. --Cover your nose and mouth Commissioner Malcolm Page 'with a tissue when you cough or .. :. sneeze. .. , Principao F &.al: Sn 1: ,They are paying price foriactions' .SUSPENSIONS Continued from page 1 SMichael Thompson, the girls were i suspended for six weeks from the .team, ineligible to play until Feb. 6. The team plays, its last ' regularly scheduled game on Feb. Authentic Ita .3,'against Dixie Counti. t I ; "Two:games had to be cancelled, Friendl, Faim Itrom our schedule because of a Shortage of players, but we got: Featlring: C two alternates to step forward and F i i : we will finish the year with them:. Ceate YOI "This is an, unfortunate ama' a S-incident," said Thompson, "and Mama's Fam now they're paying the price for Daily Lunch & their actions. This soft of behavior. is not indicative of ur student J '' .- body or Taylor County citizens as a whole. , S "They just simply messed-up 2 Y and now they're paying for it," he. ;8 .0 2... )..: ..._ 7uare one? wanted to look at other alternatives for the site, possibly a ,single boat ramp. ."If we give up this site, it may be a long time before we get another:chance," he said. The board then voted 3-2 to return the money to the state. Page and Commissioner Pat Patterson were against the move. Commissioner Clay Bethea made a motion, which passed, to reorganize the boat ramp committee to look at other possibilities. Iam 9m Wehav -:. lian Cuisine in a lily Environment hef Specialties, ur Own Pasta", ily Style Meals, Dinner Specials! 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Thurs. 5:00 am til 10:00 Pm (formeriv Fast Freddv's) Fri. & Sat. 5:00 am til midnite Sunday 11:00 am til 10:00 pm . ,.,, . - 94 i rs I Ck CYA 0 g Who's ready t( Just when everybody is ready to step up and lose weight, the Taylor County Health Department has stepped up its emphasis on healthy lifestyles, looking ahead to the Feb. 19 observance here of Step Up, Florida. All 67 counties will be holding events throughout the month of February, with a banner being passed from county line to county line. It's about more than the banner though. "It's about finding new ways to improve our fitness," said Kristie Lutz of the Taylor County Health Department. The message for Taylor County, however, carries a bit of urgency. "Statistics show that only 35 percent of our adults'are at a healthy weight," said Lutz. And that's not all: "Taylor County death rates for heart disease, stroke and diabetes are higher than the state averages," she said. "Over a third of our adult residents have ben told they have high cholesterol, and a third have high blood pressure." A-4 The Taco Times January 26, 2005 oI I 1 IIII Sget healthy? The obesity numbers are discouraging as well. "Of our adult population, statistics show that 30.4 percent are obese. In addition, 10.9 percent of our high school students are overweight and 15.2 percent are at risk for being overweight." Is there any good news? "Physical activity can help prevent and/or control these conditions," said Lutz, who has worked with the health department for five years. "This statewide event is observed to highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, while showcasing a variety of fun, physical activity options that are available in our beautiful state." In Taylor County, on Feb. 19, the Step Up Florida observance will begin with dedicated bicyclists cycling from the Jefferson County line to the Taylor County Court House, arriving on the town square at 9:30 a.m. with the state's banner. After a brief opening ceremony, all who gather there will be encouraged to walk to Dorsett Stadium for a health fair event including nutrition information ahd a mini field day for youth. Instructor Iris Dee Walker is shown with Anton Zuyev, an Adult performers included: (back row, left to right) David Instructor Iris Dee Walker is shown with Anton ZuyevanJones, MyArcher, (fro exchange student from Ukraine, and piano student of Mrs. Sullivan, June Evan, Beverly Jones, MyrnaArcqer, Mron Walker's. row) Sue Ellen Sullivan, Christie Marquez and Margie S, Gamble. Musicians perform m0 for friends, families fo r .. Music students of Iris Dee IWalker enterlained their families 'and friends on Dec. 19, :D00-, in j Studio setting at Mrs. Walker's home. - Piano, keyboard ensembles and vocals provided "a Sunday. afternoon -program qf Christmas music, with performers ranging in age from age 7 to senior adults. Sacred and secular music was .played as solos, duets and Semsembles were performed on five Different keyboards as well as the piano.. A special highlight of the :,program was vocal soloist, David Sullivan, who sang, "O Holy Numbing Available ,7 "', You think it..' f We ink it. SCustom work is )' welcome at any time. Night," accompanied by Sue Ellen Sullivan and Christie Marquez.. An exchange student fromT the Ukraine, Anton Zuyev, performed Ukrainian music on the piano and finished with, "Ave Maria." The program's finale was a livelN rendititpn of "Linus and Lucy," "Jingle Bell Rock" and "While Christmas" played by Marquez. a student at Florida State Uni% ersity and former student of Mrs. Walker's. Everyone sang along with, "White Christmas." A social followed, honoring the performers along with their friends. and families. B<- We also do tattoo removal Body Piercing Permanent Make-up Body Tattoos Painless, Long Lasting tattoo hours Mon.-Thurs 10a 8pm, Fri. & Sat. lam m- 9m 1854 S. Jefferson St. Walk-Ins Welcome 838-2773 1 March wedding planned Morgan Raiton of Riverview and Kevin Kraft of Merritt Island will be married on March 12, 2005, at 3 p.m. in Lithia. Friends and relatives are invited. The bride-elect is the daughter of Peggy Raiton of Riverview; the prospective .groom is the son of Shirley Smitherman of Oak Hill.. The couple will reside in Perry. Chicken dinners for sale Feb. 5 Tickets are currently being sold for chicken dinners to be picked up on Feb. 5 at Marshall Health and Rehab Center, 207 Marshall Dr., from 11 a.m until 2 p.m. Tickets are $5.50 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12 years of age. Funds collected will go toward a Valentine's party for residents on Feb. 11 a 7 p.m. Call any of the following members of the non-profit Marshall Health Family Council for tickets: Archie Austin, 584-7949; Patsy Padgett, 584-9762; or Murdeen Harmon, 838-3490. Card of thanks James B. Horton The family of Jr. Horton would like to thank everyone for the food, flowers, cards and kisits during the oiss of our lo'.ed one. " p 'dii'thank,. id E\an Blanton, Billy Gipson, Lori Freeman, Bobby Gray, Linda Ingram, JoAno Wilson and Burns Funeral Home.; Jewel Horton Gary & Mary Horton 1 Brenda, Leland and LeNafi Si at f.,.., *. -(. 4 Carll* Faye and Jack Jackson Lisa and Tim Noles -I 0 66SS .Performers included: (back row, left to right) Devan Towles, Lauren Lynn, Anton Zuyev and Beth Southerland; as 'Well as' (front row) McKenzie Sullivan, Chloe Nelson and Valerie Gardner. ., ,,, -. -. -~r -, ,- Perry Elks Lodge #1851 SAnnual Spring Festival |ARAORE CONTEST 1st'place-$400 Runner-Up -$200 First round will be held February 5, at 7:00 pm Second round to be announced at laterr date Final competition will be held on Saturday, March 5 during our annual Spring Festival on the grounds in front of the lodge. The time will be determined at a later date. SThe children's contest will be held on Saturday during the music festival. Time will be announced at a later date 1st place $50 2nd place $25 Forms can be picked up at the Perry Elks Lodge No. 1851 Club (850) 584-2541 Lodge (850) 223-3952 Webpage http://www.geocities.com/bpoe1851/Festival.htm Deadline for entry forms and fees is Feb. 1, 2005. The contestantwith the highest total score will be the winner. The decision of the Judges is final Highest r" Standards 't in Sterility , T R NOTICE i-: : Bo announces: . the closing of his DMH Adult Medicine Practice, located at 1209 N. Center St., effective Jan. 14. Patients can make arrangements to pick up copies of their medical records by calling 584-0892 or 584-0637. DOCTORS MEMORIAL ':: i HOSPITAL 1: Hrmnn. Clover U I# N a a .lv r' - Two nai I Derrick Harmon and Lauren Clover have been named to the "Florida Bandmasters Association 7 District 3 All District Band. The honor band, which is .composed of middle school and hfiigh school students throughout :Ithe region (district), will perform *Saturday, Jan. 20, at Lawton 'Chiles High School, at 6 p.m. -.. . Chamber seeking nominees .. The. Perrv!Ta\lor County "Chanber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations' for its 2005 "Doing What's Right" * awards. Awards wilt be presented to ' individuals .:"who ':have : demonstrated a unique commitment to a cause or effort that is simply unsurpassed in its dedication and devotion, and w\ho assumes these above-and-beyond challenges without expectation of compensation or recognition," Chamber Director Dawn Taylor said. S Nominations forms are available at the chamber office; for more information, call 584-5366. Do you know a festival queen? In preparation for its 50th annual celebration, the Florida Forest Festival is seeking information on all former festival queens and Jr. Miss winners. Please contact the festival office at 584-TREE (8733) with contact information. med to All-District Band Harmon, a senior trombone player at Taylor County High School,: has been playing for the past three years. In 2004, he served as drum major for the "Pride of Taylor" marching band. "This is Derrick's first appearance with the All District Band. He also participated in the. Tri-State Honor' Band 'in December," Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Band Director Lee Cook said. Harmon hopes to attend Florida State Uni'ersity, majoring in music education. Clover, a seventh grader alto: saxophone player 'in the TCMS ..**^^'l'.4 l* a'B;,' i a-,iB' .,"B. *- I'-"? l.->3 F W^ .^1 ; ,- i- ; -,"lvx ,r 'o*. tt,-tt .i - It took about an hour to place each Hurricane Storm Surge Marker. Surge markers installed The Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross recently installed 50 Hurricane Storm Surge Markers aldng the coastline of Taylor, Franklin. Jefferson and Wakulla counties. On the heels of the 2004 Hurricane Season, this project was designed to demonstrate to area residents and visitors the threat that a hurricane poses to the Big Bend Region. "A Category Five storm on a high tide can push a 22-foot wall of water far inland along some parts of the Big Bend's coastline reaching event into southern Leon County," said Chris Floyd Emergency Services Director for the Capital Area Chapter. "By installing these markers the American Red Cross is working to demonstrate just ho\w severe a hurricane storm surge could be." For additional information on the Hurricane Storm Surge Markers please visit the following we b site: www.tallyvown.com/redcross.,ssm. html. band, is one of only a few seventh graders selected for the-All District Band. "This is also Lauren's first appearance in the All-'Districit Band," Cook noted. Admission for the Jan. 29 concert is free and all local residents are invited to'"come.out and support our local musicians." Go 'Hollywood' with Relay for Life Thursday Relay's gone Hollywood and you can be a star at the American Cancer Society (.ACS) Relay For' Life kick-off Thursday, January 27. Local volunteers are "rolling out the red carpet" at 6:30 p.m.. at Perry Theater. and invite the. community to join them in the fight against cancer. "We chose 'Relay's Gone Hollywood' as our 2005 theme, because in our eyes, survivors are the real stars," said Relay Event Chairperson Jamie Clark. At Thursday's event. community members will be served refreshments while they learn more about goals for the coming year, meet the new Relay Steering Committee and volunteer to become more involved. Teams are encouraged to bring their $100 registration fee to the event, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Jones earns Master's degree Janeka Vertez Jones of Perry' was among the 41 candidates receiving degrees from the University of Oklahoma (Norman campus) during fall graduation ceremonies. 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JV soccer ends earw ith 1 loss The Taylor County High School boys junior varsity soccer team completed its season Thursday by. recording its lone loss of the year. a 1-0 decision to Suwannee. The loss still left the Bulldogs with a highly respectable 7-1-2 record for the 2004-05 season. Prior to the Suwannee loss, the Taylor jayvee defeated Fort White 3-2, Rickards 2-0 and Wakula 2-1. Randy Hayes stepped into the goalie position in, recent games _ (and the team rallied around him., Defenders Glenn Hammers,' NFCC falls. to top team in the country The North Florida Communil' .College Lady Sentinels lost 10 undefeated Gulf Coast Commiun iin College. the number one team in the nation, Jan. 19 in Madison. 41-87. ."Gulf Coast forced us out of our offense and doubled up on our \h'o scoring threats Ashley Williams (Jackspnville). and- Xkneka Gorsuch (Adel, Ga.)," said Clyde Alexander, NFCC women's basketball coach. "W6 made them make some mistakes but we could 'not capitalize." NFCC women's basketball record is currently 7-12. "We are having our best season in quite some time," saiid Alexander. "Our. goal is to finish with a winning record. -Last night's loss was no indicator as to how far we have come as a team." The Lady Sentinel are on the road through the end of January. The next home game is Feb. 2 against Okaloosa-Walton at 5:30 .p.m., Colin P. KellG Gymnasium (NFCC campus in Madison). All home games are free and open to the public. For more information viso n Athletics at www.rifcc.edu or contact Clyde Alexander at (850) 973-1609. Judson Bagley, Joe Knapp, Glenn Hall, Kendal Thompson and, Charlie Morgan have kept many Shots from materializing. The defense was backed up by the strong midfield play of Will Bjssitt. Zack Bowden, Zach Comstock. Camden Lynn, Kevin Miller. Sean Cro0\le', and Michael Nobles. Leading the scoring for the .Bulldogs were upfront players Joe Knapp, Carl Padgett and" Josh Leverett.. LIMITED TIME OFFER The Taylor County High girls' varsity basketball team will be hosting a game against TCHS alumni Saturday, Jan. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. in the high school gym. Proceeds from the event will be used to assist girls attending summer camps in an effort to improve their level of play and competitiveness. "We hope to make this a fun night for the players and our families and would like to see everyone come out and show their support for the program," said Taylor County High teacher and alumni player Carol Wentworth. Wentworth said the alumni players have been working hard rSEE DEALER FOR DETAILS COMPLETE GAS SERVICE . Only INCLUDES: y5610* Normal Installation' 6 Months Free Tank Rental .156 50 GALLONS OF GAS AmeinGas Hwv. 14 S. Madison, Florida 973-2218 Delivered to your home twice a week... FOR ONE LOW PRICE! Subscribe to the Taco Times & Perry News-Herald @ 584-5513 r rr. . 0u .. g.. I, '*' ~-.r~1 L;L'L. ..i :31 28 ~ ~ 94G .hl - d;L , e Our #1 Cheerleaders Taylor Elite Twinkle Stars You two girls have made us all so proud. Knock 'em dead at Nationals! We love you, Taylor's Family Savannah's Family & Gran-Gran w- a w w w w over the past several weeks. "We would like to see the girls' program be successful and we feel that this is one thing we can do to help raise money to send these girls to camps," she said. Halftime activities will include a free-throw competition, a three-.... point shootout and a performance -' by the Perry Primary dribble team. : SAdmission will be $2 for adults and $1 for students. Drinks and snacks will be available in the concession stand. 2004-2005 TCHS Lady Bulldogs' Basketball Schedule Date Opponent Site Time Result Nov. 22 Rickards Perry 6:00 Nov. 23 Wakulla Perry 6:00 Nov. 29 Maclay Perry 7:00 Dec. 1 John Paul Perry 7:00 Dec. 3 E. Gadsden Perry 6:00 Dec. 6 NFC Tall. 6:00 Dec. 7 Suwannee Perry 7:00 Dec. 10 Florida High Perry 6:00 Dec. 13 Dixie County Perry 7:00 Dec. 16 Lafayette Perry 6:00 Dec. 17 Madison Madison 7:00 Dec. 18 Leon Christmas Tourney TBA Jan. 3 Hamilton Perry 6:00 Jan. 4 Florida High Tall 6:00 Jan. 6 Lafayette Mayo 6:00 Jan. 11 E. Gadsden Quincy 6:00 Jan. 13 NFC Perry 6:00 Jan. 14 Madison Perry 7:00 Jan. 18 Lincoln Tall. 6:00 Jan. 19 John Paul Tall. 5:30 Jan. 20 Suwannee Live Oak 7:00 Jan. 25 Wakulla Wakulla 6:00 Jan. 26 Lincoln Perry 6:00 Jan. 28 Maclay Tall. 7:00 Feb. 1 Hamilton Jasper 6:00 Feb. 3 Dixie County Cross City 7:00 Head Coach Sylvester Bellamy BOLD denotes district game Shaded denotes home game I -' ,,~ IF~l. Customize the long distance you need with the calling features you want, and get the best services at the best price - all in one bill! Clear Choice plans can include 1500 long distance minutes (25 hours!) and up to nine calling features. Buy blocks of minutes, pay as you go, or just pay once and get extreme savings! Call a customer service representative today for details. 2005 STATE Cheerleading Champions '(2nd year in a row) L~ m 'N Introductory Specia I :r: : :':::: :..:~ i. * *o tPGetlc~ extreme,1IL -%~P ,d&V %~v qWMmv'~M i''kdkt''tlb-l'klf~ Religion Shannon Price and Mark McElfresh, new pastor tof covenant Covenant welcomes McElfresh as pastor .Members of Covenant Christian Fellowship welcome a new pastor, Mark McElfresh, and his wife, Shannon. while inviting members of the community to join them in worship services. :McElfresh, a graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary, holds a Master's degree in theology. He is currently working toward a degree in Bible studies through Andersonville Theological Seminary. His wife, a native of Perry, is a third-year medical student at the Florida SState University College of Medicine. She and NMcElfresh have been actively involved in the community for more than 10 \ears. Services at the church include mid-week prayer and study at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, with worship on Sundays at 11. preceded by Sunday School at 10 a.m. Nursery and children's ministries are provided. Covenant Christian Fellowship is located at the intersection of Golf Course Road and 6050 Puckett Road. For more information, please call 584-7251. . Obituary John James t-utrer Sr, John James Cutrer Sr.. 74, died Jan. 23, 2005.- Mr. Cutrer was a native of Foley and a lifelong resident of Perry. He was the son of the late James Floyd Cutrer and Jennie .Thompson Cutrer. A graduate of Florida State University, he was a member of Southside Baptist Church, Perry Elks Club. Perry Masonic Lodge,. Marzuq Shrine Club, Marzuq Motorcycle Escort, Rambling Renegades and Seminole Radio Control Club. He retired after 37 years from Proctor and Gamble as a manager. Survivors include: his wife of 52 years. Shirley Cutrer of Perry: one son. John James Cutrer Jr. of Lake Talquin; two sisters-in- law, Barbara Blackmon of Sumter, S.C. and Pat Field of Tallahassee; one grandson; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Thelma Reddick of Thomaston, Ga. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to-: Marzuq Shriner's Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 37130, Tallahassee. FL 323r5:i . Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. (850)386-7553 (850)875-9992 Tallahassee Quincy 1882 Capital Circle NE, Suite 103 227 E. Jefferson St. Tallahassee, FL 32308 Quincy, Fl 32351 \ Toll Free: 1-877-997-8181 The hinng of a lawyer is an imponant decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask the lawyer to send vo free writlen information about their qualifcations and experience. A-7 The Taco Times January 26, 2005! Baptists call all to 'pray together 'Praying Together' "and even some Christian jokes for the family." Everyone is invited to The Taylor Baptist Association is calling all churches to a time of attend "to get some divine laughter foryour soul." "Praying Together," and specifically to a meeting on Monday, Jan. 31, at b1 7 p.m. _ "Church history has proven that people praying together before and S during every spiritual awakening has led to the advancement of the church," and Dr. Rick Shepherd of the Florida Baltist Convention will be S in Perry on Monday to lead a session on "praying together" at the Taylor 3 fo r S Baptist Association, located at 310 Maurice Linton Road. Shady Grove welcomes quartet The Robert M. Hendry Memorial Methodist Church in Shady Grove S 95 will host Dub Cruce and The Cavaliers Quartet on Sunday, Jan. 30, at the. 11 a.m. worship service. All are welcome! 2.9 UP Divine laughter' promised OMAC A ia IFR The Temple of God Puppet Ministry will begin their Friday night ..1Value- services this Friday, Jan. 28, at7 p.m. with a service of singing, dancing r CORDLESS IRON I Lightwight& Easy to do Church discovers 'Who 130 al Hotel St g I Dep leans Carpets- will fill these shoes..' - By B.D. WILLIAMS The Ministers. Deacons and Superintendents Union of Taylor County, an auxiliary of the First Bethlehem Missionar' Baptist Association with Elder Edward Gaines moderator, will convene Jan. 28.-30 at Springhill Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. Izell Montgomery, pastor. The host church will sponsor the local program Friday at 7 p.m. Regular session of union will open Saturday at 9 a.m. continuing through Saturday aid Sunday. A city-wide invitation is extended throughout the, session. ': A presentAtion, "Who Will Fill these Shoes." sponsored by the deaconess and senior mission ministers of New Brooklyn M. B. Church, will be held Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. Come and. learn about some of the powerful women of the Bible. Sister Thelma Newberry is in charge. A "night of praise and worship" will be held Saturday. Jan. 29, at 6'6p.m. at 'the Lord's Cook Shack, on H'vy. 19 North -lan Brown Cary A. "Bo" Hardee, III Nakia D. Purdie-Lawson Hal Richmond, Of Counsel Personal Injury & Wrongful Death * AUTOMOTIVE, TRUCK, & MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS * DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS *,MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE/MALPRACTICE * SLIP & FALL PREMISES LIABILITY * NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE (850)997-8181 Monticello 1307 S. Jefferson Street Monticello, FL 32344 between the Highway Patrol station and M.A. Rigoni Logging Company. The Harvest Center Praise Team along with Charles Ferguson .will preside. Memorial services for Naomi Washington Lang will be 'held Sunday, Jan. 29, at New Mt. Zion Church from 12 until 2 p.m. SBurial will follow at Springhill Cemetery. She was the daughter of the' late Susie Coach. The many friends of the city wish to extend their deepest sympathy to the Washington and Lang families in the loss of their loved :one. Jerrdine Sparrow is in Doctors' .Memorial Hospital in Perry where she has undergone surgery. Prayers are extended for her speed) recovery. SThe N.A.A.C.P. will meet Sunday. Feb. 6. at 3 p.m. at New Brooklyn M. B. Church. O BY ANY AMR PURIFIKER, S GET T SE SECOND* -1/2 "' .'. ,:, SCome see our complete l ine of AIR FURFIER! Iff h-KJ ~ AUTHORIZED C DEALER 584-6021 803 W. Main St. Perry, Fl. 32347 Store Hours:. 8 AM 6 PM Mon.,- Sat. southhouse@ 'perry.gulfnet comrn ., s. I '20 rc u- g L.Alrihsrsre. Al od .1tom pouc oligrtoi How did such a devilish kid... .4 I Grow up o a prQaehor? HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMMIE SWe love gou, Ray and Gwon ne ya new .e Jon D. Camtinez - BOARD CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL LAWYER -5 ," '- , - 5 " BThe Taco Times 26200 ew LIocal 26. 2tI 5 Loca^^^fN s ,a^^^ ayior County Midweek Seine aco m s Edition Perry News-Herald ition Si nee 161 Y ac 111T me EL W .ieut a6 o2nn00 Tree Crnital of the Snnth 2 Sections Our 42nd Year. No. 32 ugust 1-2, zuu0 ws County keeps same tax rate Nc The county commission last recommendations of County wate truckteatoarurabudget yar contribiuted 5,000, and sver-al bringing in 4.0 percent more for the 2003-2004 budget year. outlined cus totaling $100,008 to shortfall of $30,161 in waste These millage rates rfect no The fin of two rrquircd public ,, ....... : r .' ,' f., ,i .. co t ', hearm gs wa~r set for Tuesday, Sept. chedul Deleting new carpet for at 5:01 p.m. in the county the MSTU fund rate at 1.276 upon The cts included theexecuive ' a motion by commie ioner Frank secretary position in the countyI'. Russell and second by Daryll manager's office, which aved Go.ner. $37569, Also cut wasthe libra-y upathls d The ounlycommisia on reduced t inn io rma tsys ptua.ton, a-'ngd Shtte sretuntosdiothTuol day, the proposed budget by another t , i lns. boi tdacol $140,00, following -.he 'W Jiun k Th Task force jails 2 Book 14 arrives na, this month a. The latest edition in the Ta o dorh"rges County Historical Socnteys 'They hWe ehara Te. u euab t a T additional drug dealers are ot. where Officers lrpr Gibson.Park thendofngust. off hestareets, thankslolheTaylor Dndd Franklin. Cla Parker. fo Copies o te frrt 3 boos are County Joint Drug Task Force r Mich ranlin. And n Ii r C available at the hstot h, otuca wil M "~bopnsmJanetdJob l d indoathed diom 1.3p TCHS Free semi p TCHS onmed. portrait a's Slenor yeat ond inand 0 Legislative u tinbask it ttoin sa ontt routtanat oandk upda-how to have'0Pday tautheut por somet lie Hosted by Re PetylT hack" baktasn Tuesday ois a"betrriearMete the etary es frV aThe center is ac "rn last T Ho ad J ded td teiba to3nyonae otdthe district ere inrrtia at Thdrtculd came Legislative qd oMa fo n toMak be a di eedays toaa egiA Hundreds of Taylor TCM A laws ,NniCounty School District ':ookbo ,ug. t O, &9 e. n - o.n-insttond d and like ,theifaiturdse MtFtsats istructional personnel-. Pin ed59o0a42 b COunty manager selection extended Search for fire chief continues d 0ack breakfast Tuesdayft Nod a piu oe fOe, abiata t us, but h t ie s tendidatewithdraw rho age e wsi reacti t ucty Middir be held at tih m tmes orn ing at the elementary p d a th c is that h accpa appliai as untit anchips WK o p ase, o o re Plea s one pageoS f war day r. r eights cGy had re ciid fte ppli Aug. td i ead i th intir mission of pmi d h wil ty ducation.,a"a- p iie unit tt ..,y. Make a rioy ity .c (issisn) t.. Ab, Mka iain TCHS Assistant Prinipal piesbe Thleeuar oee Guard tan ead bi h I nh h s"d poo T.u..e.. :...... ... TC.S berait* ngcss Crand toe. g Saad a F nue rs Far Hero es& s844159..59421%5. County manager selection extended ori...Search forfire chief continues y rumvi ags e Thm A4 re ft a .y eo nia inga ro n A Finding scallops Commuity.age Br1 rtty ocaooope thei geo iing found a19 deeper waters th year bc ect nofthe late hour when replse Sfire chief continues but the wen ddaewihdrew theagnda item was rach. Md Needlanned Aug.Onw o of burglary, wo ostio w i unfilled atthes County Manager Edarvy s a decided to re-ope the sell iac eh owan~playtt a miler ta do 's, time, since an interviw scheduled reported to the commission that he acceptance of applications until hnsorships blades? Ple s age y Monday night's ounty had received another app4licati' Aug. 15, and thop-dvcise the ficsof their: ._.,,,,,,=, ,~ iJ~i:1r,, ,; i ,-, that "is promising," and he will ounty manager position until that ,, ,.. h T.keep county .his-si .ne.s Otee.e appried. To dateIc Dmouyrt has received aa1(po h5 .,at hett Tayt a slamy ,' t poho..imannpr wpeoii ir 3 ;,' o=.(. ,,,, i~.L .i "vcnin, but _ 'Leadership Bu" " SCouncimth eets his I i i Alln mhr, mold mineme rs . 00 ,m i ntbi-,r L 1 ait. Tuti, g u '7 ,.r Buhkeye ..... ., O y, ., ... S. c "ti" i "rh- announced"a,.d n.t 7%. quarter endeJu WThe losWap Index ot u .... Editorial...page A-2,0,.. Living...poe A-4X L .mbenn 5 ort.:p. g A-6 Excludingath, .,lioion...pao e -7 Finding scallops a dertingo, Community.o.page 5-1 Prluety scallops like these are being found in deeper waters this year because of recent share ($0.2 ril News 2 methlabs ,. ..". .. .,. `Forum busted here ...... _E Horse show-.bu te "re _z_!) twM Declaring war on'the drug, .dticTowls., S h' '0=N ng 4_, a' l Sp to m.thamphea. minc, o Z c rs.wgith i ri. ,- i i,.,ii,, tl 4-H How SaintsI the Taylor County Shndfl's Office r ,I ,at the Taylor t ta rian d P ey Police D epartm ent raph in an a cmpt (0 Sto p them.. slarrn, d the door on two moe .T, I,, ,, f aclmeth. lalaparaionsothisff -&. : - "hesh" va Sunday, TCSO Deputy Scott strips in'the road dhe., of the E v e t . Db~ at ~ it mWestea rneM-hurter -M __ck .... .e- -ic s t,,r ..Rach =eo tchi .. ......i,.a, ......u," ,o I_ (I *I II ZJ~ -' ' .~ ~. ,~ ..-...~.. ~ i ~ Ilii. ~~~; I .. ~I Ir r .I ~ IT .I I- I- In :.? I J I I ' -- de ji~ iii i jJr 5 .~s ai~ :~ -:. OianeCashCartlonal85bO-575244. Make a difference... Fo., oul.. ] I'^.. r... E n w a' ir.lla r '- i I ...r 1i3- I f r a me m ir.r.a-c S -. . for annual golf scramble hd C1 anow to rgiste r hunree oCam er or tnan.mee l c Index-, LM e.,page A-4 584-215S594h215 2A Tee-off Aug. 22 for annual golf scramble The I0lh ann Taytor County traobre no Commerme Co .riaT.r a. ii..-.tn I i...- - ;r. Ca. car ii~f i e ai Looklnag Back...pag A 2 otawaaarnaa mn A- nty manager ended try tie recent government. *gmn Stutdy, Taylor An ndmininmralive furm rinrsion Chairnan government W"ould t.abk * told his fellow l o. iissoet a policy-selling a Mondy*lhal e with he county ma ac County Atorney account Iabl for day-l. Cap lo drovlp an opcialicu. stablishing an it wIould also pr live form aof mnmisioncrs from going di to dcpartient heads or County employees with task want handled. Brown alid, l'fw were it all the department heads. I bh Lake Lake lart ."..,. cont are bailing nol only daty City slasi Culling through its pro 2003-04 budget, the Perry Council slashed some S38,.6 operating expenses--leavir projcted deficit ofS427592. During a wo-hour. wort Tuesday, Aug. 5, the co eviewcd the budget deport department, line item by line For 2002-2003 DMH rep Decreased patient volume shrinking reimbursements Medicre and Medicald, co with increased expenses moving costs, resatuled S592.169 operational Ioss ant million net loins for Do SMemorial Hospial in fiscal 2(102-03, uacnrlig Wo-initial nutibrs presetled to lhe c -ullni.otiii this weei-k. lslowcr. CEO 1im McKt temlid Ihal Mtail di e hnPi mnvte is a ils new facilily ii Mpy, DMI ion a r ecord-n tinucir l i ci due to incr '*.ran ard pandeld service r. lun Ai net rie years media both i .il 0 I o-d Madhy chicken e 4a 6:30a / oth T 8nt stouten Po N $5 dor posi Tuesd; i Pen e, F 323 at4 Cour The upl ^ ^ ^ ^^^ ^B the , a .-1 ' , *;, .,ir. i i ,. . .l...-i. .. r It. t,: i Legislative cheon canceled :k,. -i-.. h "',4,. Only original art of the a n design and finished pro )rMr informalion. please inner. 20 deadlinnefits iars for art sho n dinnr Friday. Aug. 22, o age a00d oldetiwmtkiin i On original art to te a demin than ohand par ets de il fromany torbaondbooster.TIheeost oation. r n, ple TCES plans eslnial otli00 at 0044-TI Pride of Taylor' Pdr County Elemen.ita.i. y,, Sc tog Band .,i, i-ri I ar a dnr Aug. 19, Aug6 22, ports complex tpming i Moand p a eara Coulabn ore oman tior band bw m set. onThe TCES plans Co Open House Or County Elementaty SOn e-schedut-d S Open Mocs ay. Aug. 10. at g-0 pm. ports complete general public are invited kbookting is selondli ike hotcakes! eTayi Cny oas Club has nitaee te meet Monday, Au 5 pm. n Ihe Taylor Co bori at te imatlle an e gnuri public are nvit okbooks sellir ike hotcakes! Pony Woaans Club has f ts newa cookbooks, eat s from dub members, fa ends. The hreenng.loose s C( recipes are avaiu l lJ ity Bank from Nancy J Bums Manumeent & any hrn Eunnce Ratlif. E costs S15; tf an addition s can be mwaled kidex king Back...paqe A th. IZ-A, n..,IfA"k V U---2 Tree capital uli U e auut 2 Secfons Our 114t Year, rNo. 31 ews rum Student es released he guidance office on tlesn iusday, Aug. 7, 9-11 i-M. 11, begin atorium v ng s ir sal ty High UlB eir p slon oin ug. f .m. year ts pl eftatik ho the at re ae n iodres ande hto thia b fora Pol books ngtiasannual hotca omanm's ( Supb m , S lelreMM :cip a ee nlk from ^^^^^ Eunic ygage 5 ; fo r m n Imded. Adv ncil r S selling book ads efore sctoo e*ins, ntaes from Taylor ,id, 'nd we wcreacnt to help rebuild a stabilize the couinlry--nort an asy thing to do. "When r - heat and sandstorms. The sandlormrn would mc out of nowhere I woIuld t clear, then get a windy, and all of a sudden you're in the idd 40 mph winds, wilh sand \o Ihick in it. couldni' sec more than a few feet in front of y< The only thing to do, is ake cover and out" he added. Williams, 39, said the Iroop., not alread guard duty. would arise each moving at "The sun would have already been up for a then go to ohr different job site and parfot duties," hc said. Williams aid around July 2, the base h Please see page 2 l II 1.1 rd stird iuty tat Au -,. -, I 465,000 .ares is located in ,-i. 'i Taylor, Madison, Dixic and illy. t-, I, Laayietc countis.. Foly,hibch t Fil:, ,,l .- maiain ins its offices in Perry, owns ., -. i ,80 percent of it. According to Taylor County Tax S" l. Collector Jack Tedder, Foley owns S..,r i. Some 383,00 acres 'in Taylor ,ill. i. ,1 County. Taxes on'that property Fr.t ..; were nearly 900,000 last year. Iti A .. t Althoughiltmaynot immediately consider the purchasing of the i,, i -. 485,000-acre tract, the State S Acquisition and Restoration .,-, i. .i Councit was meeting this week to ... ... consider adding 11 other purchase ...: i areas tlo the Florida Forever ,, r ,-,. acquisition list. P o i r ., Oneofthosisa22,863-acursite '.. r .i I',i .,:i, in Taylor and Madison counties ir-., .I' ., ..'. r. wned by Wachovia. S.. r ... ir I. The slateaeprsentlyownst ens-of- tr i thousands of acres in Taylor City increases civic S 1 ^ ^ P und m ty,000 e ill the Ps at t ve wel Ito ring nity leaf oyal, Sat ach S3, 0-2 2n said. Standing rain water and Assistance through emergency overflowing retention ponds were services "is limited. Anything to be hot tpics during the Perry City Councils Tuesday night meeting, frot and coastal areas he. property to the Procter & Gamble sold some Water Manager 70,000 acres along the oast in th e th old P rscva late '80s while Foley sold some which was rep) By CHARLES SADLER Slaf writer Another local hero, Chris Willti-m, ha5 retumed home, following his service and jouniey io war- tom Iraq. Firefighter and emergency medical cechnician, Williams received his deployment orders in January, Part of the 269th Engineer Company with the Army National Guard, based in Live Oak, Williams, along with several other local men went to Fort Stewart, Ga., and rceved updated training on weapons, map reading, gas masks and other necessary skills needed to maintain "a measure of safety during a war situation." A short lime later, the whole unit--over 100. flw from Hunter Airfield in Savannah, GOa, ( -Kuwait City which seed as the staging gt und for Aerican and coalition traces. The main assault had already taken place.* he flood city council with comp with dozens of'local residents .uid water was "getting no our has already ransI petitioning for action. houa Theres a p'nd on one ide t has ten years ttomcowners in the aica o f ofhlesretand al the waicr low water like this, Wamcr Street and Walnu St Stre (o ar idde -d" neds i e done. AnMihcr nnted. "Warner has "All t ak is ith hoame a one-u.y irrrel cause going Itmme y 0.W IThe mtad In cinrirthulng (u (tle The council ail wactr in my yard---when dnvcrs tIh piossihiil(y come hy, they splsh my porch,' additional land ir one woman said another holding p "The (recentlin) ptnd was not "We wil try to dug out in hc firn r ple p tsher s t'he futuree" May nl we can't io anything habou that waid. Old Town residents 3 nabbed for burg Three Old Town ricdcant haec After he rcfu h- n a-rresed ater beAiking inti a hiroke out and the h- at moan. home, eating a cooked thr-e to leave. % Spt oi rhl thle) t fiuld i hi home the next d. 'i -rgcrator and Ihcn sislitg a Su-uba houtm h !rt motrr hrom his parch his co'-ued back S -. Accoadiog (i a reort filed hy Wfe aL.ed, -* .. t trry PmnClit DCpairmeni lit, himtha armedd IDavid (ilrhiy. Ilbhc Ann Jullic, was parked inh I. tThtaiuns W ('atlton. 3. m and and that three i d hotii and st. School board adopts budget for 2003-04 The Taylor County School S32.6million. Board unanimously approved a Intruction pay is totaled at operating budget for the 2003- $15.4 million;food services at $1.2 2004 school year at a special board million; pupil transportation S' a 51.3 million; and $.4 million is ti i 'I, -: Please see page 3 imposed the last three years. will continue this year, and probably Year ans. acrding lo d ro o ts .an b'Our roots Finance Director Bill Hunler, and will be gencrasing $OJ23.973 in fus to be used forcapitaltourlty , Project, Wrun deep projec.s. such as: main.enanc. trill salaries, purchasing school buse-s, school furniture and equipment. The school district is also s a a n o Taylor Countys mandlred t can parl of thec meonu long-standing forestry heritage, th .i,. ,,ai, -, owd fort the new umuetary 'i, school. -, . -t - years village s 8.03. down .266 promote good forest management S. i -, -to ensure that our heritage will be 1 1 passed &lwn for many generations discretionary millagt levy s at Ia Pmen," Chairman Angela Cagselci said. ', 11 Among the cvenlsihighlighling remains the sam. the forst industry will be a ,, Luncheon" .. .. i.. .-.. FPaF i--a page county? I, ,. ... i- .. .1 i. - SSuwannce River i-., ent District under While the Florid Forever Acl non 2000 program, Please see page 2 . acedd by the voter- ate to buy half of I .RBUSX 0, ALOO lir-ts -rAVIV~tJ V Llt: VULII -1-~-- --. .- -..,... - 1 ~6 j (~u ;s~ I'.: I- . L'. :Si R"~~ i~ .~ I~1 i. ~~-, ~~~.; ..- ~. ~. .. ~~~.~ ;. .~ ~~.~r ~. ~ ~~ :... .~~- i a,.'i -.1 I I_ 1I II: IIJ j ii li II )1 'p wa -k d~ CALENDAR Amvets Post 20, ladies auxilliary and Sons of AMVETS meet 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at 2499 Woods Creek Road. American Legion, Steinhatchee Post 291, fourth Tues. 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (closed), 8 p.m., at Heritage House on Washington Street, across from public library; and another AA groupwho meets Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Serenity House, located at 1260 Hwy. 98 West, across from the BP station at 8 p.m. AL-ANON, St. James Episcopal Church (in library), Wednesdays 12 npon to 1 p.m.; 584-2146. Thursday at 6:30 for beginners meeting with regular meeting at 7 p.m. The Way: Christ centered recovery group, meets on Fridays at 7 p.m. at Serenity House on Hwy., 98 W., across from BP Station. Open to alcoholics, addicts, family members and friends. AARP: last Wed., 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Airport Advisory Commission. 4th Monday, 12 noon, Perry-Foley Airport.. American Legion Post #96 1st Tues., 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, Center Street. Big Bend Hospice Advisory Council: 4th Tues., noon, 107 East Green Street. Chamber of Commerce: third Thurs., 8 a.m.,.chamber board room. City Council: 2nd and 4th Tues. at 5:30 p.m. Civil Air Patrol (CAP): 2nd and 4th Mon., 7 p,m., main hanger at airport: County Commission: first Mon. and third Tues. at 6 p.m., courthouse annex. Diabetes classes every Tuesday, 2 p.m., Doctors' Memorial Hospital. I . FAMU Alumni Chapter, second Mon., 7 p.m., Jerkins Center. Perry Masonic Lodge 123, meets first and third Monday nights, 7:30 p.m. Gambling Anonymous, Saturdays, 2 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church. Girl Scouts Service Unit: first Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Scout Hut. Healthy Start Coalition: fourth Mon., 9 a.m., Taylor County School District Administrative Office Complex. Historical Society: open Thursday afternoons, 1-5 p.m. Home Educators League of Perry (HELP): second Thurs., 1:30 p.m., Forest Capital Hall. 584-8553 or 584- 9207. Humane Society of Taylor County, 2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m., Forest Capital Hall. . Juvenile Justice Council: third Thurs., 9 a.m., at Juvenile Justice Office, 1719 S. Jefferson.- Keaton Beach Business & Community Association meets each 2nd Tuesday of month, 7 p.m at the Keaton Beach Hot Dog Stand. Kiwanis Club: Wednesdays. noon, Joyce's MainStreet Cafe La Leche League International 2nd Wed., 10:30 a.m., Taylor County Public Library. Lady Elks: second Thurs. 8 p.m.. Elks Lodge. ' Main Street Perry: First Monday of each month. Perry/Tayior County Chamber of Commerce at nocn Mothers of Pre-Schoolers: first and third Fn. Call 584-3826 Muskogee Creek Indian Nation: 2nd and 41h Sat. 7 pm Tribal grounds Lyman Hendry Road. Muskogee Creek Ipdian Tribe: Oak Hill Village on Woods Creek Road, ist ;Sat. Narcotics Anonymous: Wednesdays at 1260 W Hwy. 98 at Serenity House (din road across from BP Station) These are open meetings to those interested in addiction. NAACP: 2nd Sun 6 pm. New Brooklyn Missionary Baptist Church National Wild Turkey Federation (Yellow Piine Drummers), holds open monthly on first Thursday, Golden Corral. 7 p.m. 584-9185 - Optimist Club: Thurs., noon at Joyce's Mainstreet Cafe. Perry Garden Club: Palmetto Circle 2nd Mon., 7 p.m.; Pine Tree Circle. third Wed., 10 a.m. ' Perry Elks Lodge: Tues., 8 p m Perry Lodge #187: 1st, 3rd Wed 7 p.m.., Masonic Hall. ,. Perry Lodge 123, F&AM, first and third Monday nights, 7:30 p.ni. Perry Woman's. Club 2nd Wed., noon (Sept. May; subject to change); . Perry Shrine Club: 4th Thurs., 7 p.m. (club house'on Counrtney Road)-, l Planning Board: 1st Thurs., 6 p.m. Courthouse annex (old post office). Republican Party of Taylor County: To keep abreast of Republican news, e- mail Tommie Stanaland at tstanalandi@yahoo.com or call 584-8815. Rotary Club: Tues noon at B Js Downtown Cafe School Board: tst and 3rdTues.;,7 p .m ", . SHARE distribution: 4th Sat., 10 a.m. Social Security: representatives, -2nd Tues., 8:30 ,a.m. to 12 noon, courthouse' annex. 'Sons of.Confederate Veterans, meets fourth Tuesday at VFW Post on Center Street 7 p.m For location, call 584-5346. . Taylor Adult Program (TAP): Thurs. 10 a.m., 502 N Center Street. 223-393. Taylor Coastal Water an'd Sewer: 3rd Wed, at 18820 Beach load 5 p m Taylor County Task Force Against Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault: 4th Wed., 12 noon at Joyce's Mainstreet Cafe:. Taylor County Democratic Party meets the third Monday, 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral Call 584-9656-or 584- '3617 . Taylor Development Council: 2nd Wed. 4 p.m. at Chamber. ' Taylor County Development Authority: 2nd Mon 5 p m. at Chamber, Taylor County Horseman's Association Horse Show: 2nd Sat., 10 a.. Arena located on Bishop Blvd' Taylor County Leadership Council: 2nd and 4th Friday, 7 p.m.,,Jerkins. -. VFW Post #9225: 2nd Tues,, 7 p.m. (American Legion building). Community -yV - - B-1 The Taco Times January 26, 2005 Carm es On Mission A lesson in brotherly love According to the Rev. George Williams, pastor of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Perry, "God has caused a dream visualized to become a dream realized." Members of this congregation are reaping the benefit of 11 years of prayer for'a new church to accommodate' its growing congregation. "But for a series of 'miracles' along the way, it would have been- impossible to accomplish this dream especially since this assembly is among the ,.rauv usrtrcc a~sr = =. smallest in Perry," Williams said. During the past year or so, Thomas Demps, a deacon and member of the board at Mount Olive persistently followed the Campers On Mission (COM) to various church sites in the area to communicate with Brother Don Ridgeway regarding building support. Ridgeway is a COM volunteer and general construction. superintendent who oversees the process of a building from start to finish. Ridgeway,. who comes from Cherry Log, Ga.,, is overseeing the construction site of two churches, 'one in Lee and Mt. Olive. The COM is an outreach ministry that started in 1972 and operates under the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. It was originally designed to have its members witness to persons at campgrounds, as they traveled about. In addition, it was envisioned that members would teach Sunday .School lessons to kids at the campsite. Olive M. Curch say progrs is ing along y Workersinside Mount Olive M.B. Church say progress is "coming alorgnicely." Roofers work to close the church's roof while sunny skies prevail. Over the years, the group has expanded its outreach activities to include: hosting booths at fairs and raceways; rebuilding disaster sites; going to Christian colleges and schools for problem children, church-related camps, seaport ministries for sailors and, of course, building churches. While the men, for the most part, concentrate on building, the women become involved in the local community. Their projects are focused on persons in nursing- homes, battered women's shelters, persons in facilities for disabilities, youth groups, needs of migrant workers, Bible students, food banks and children's ministries. COM is comprised of mostly retired couples who, except for emergencies, spend most, and in some instances, all of their time on the mission field. They come from all walks of life. There are 32 active COM chapters in 35 states that have projects that take them throughout the U.S., including Hawaii. Team members come as self-contained and self sufficient units with a team leader. Sometimes team members rotate on and off a project depending on the skills needed. Campers provide their own tools for building jobs, unless there is need for heavy duty equipment such as forklifts and cranes. They commit to a particular time frame to complete each building project.. Mount Olive is the 11th church. which COM has built within a 100-mile radius of Perry. Inh addition:to providing their own place to stay (their campers), the COM teams also come with their own tools offering their . skills, experience in building churches and free labor. They require one meal each working day, if the local membership can afford to do so. In addition to providing all building materials, the local church facilitates the ladies .outreach ministry in the community, providing utility (electrical, water .and sewage) hook-ups and other basic support. Prayers from the community for the safety and security of the builders are sought .and appreciated. The local community has weighed in on the project as well, Williams said. Persons from other churches in the community have shown up to assist with-the daily preparation and serving of lunch on a daily basis, picnic tables, scaffolding and other items have been contributed by businesses and individuals for this effort. The lease of a crane, which is the heavy equipment that is needed to Shoist the trusses on top of the church that costs a substantial TCES honor ro A lone COM carpenter meticulously works on Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Monday, in preparation for indoor siding slated to be installed soon. Taylor County Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the second nine weeks grading period: 3rd grade, AII.A's Colleen Bishop, Morgan Albritton, :Triston Barfield, Andrea Bartges, Justin Calhoun, Makenzie Cannon, Dakota Carter, Claire Cruce, Kaylee Denmark, Daniel Dudley, Laura Freeman, /Nicholas Freeman, Evan Grambling, Joshua High, John Hilton, Taylor King, Ashlyn Mills, Morgan Mixon, Peyton Padgett, Grant Parker, Joe Pelt, Kaelen Reed, Lauryn Rew, Mitch Stephens, Dylan Strickland, Sarah Verges, Jessica Webb, Daniel Wentworth and Billie Whithead. 3rd grade, A/B Amber Adkins, Wil Anderson, Katie Archer, Hunter Armstrong, Jason Bennett, Destiny Bodiford, Tre'Robun Britt, Ethan Brown, Keith Bundrick, Katelyn Butler, Jarnell Coverson, Makayla Crites, Sierra Das, Zeke Dillon, Austin Emfinger, Mark Ensley, Alexis Flowers, Ty'eika Flowers, Garrett Gibson, Kacie Griner, Joshua Harper, Layne Houck, Garrett Johnson, Parker Kellerman, Jordan Lyle, Braden Mattingly, Kelsey McCall, Carrie McGuire, Javolis McNeal, Paul Meeks, Bradley Miller, Rebekah Monroe, Eric Morgan, Kristel Morris, Seth Murphy, Tyler Pitts, Andy Rhodes, Kylee Rich, Caleb Roberts, Chance Rodgers, Te'a Smith, Brittany Stalans-Stewart, La'Quinta Stephens, Aaron Strickland, McKenzie Sullivan, Trent Thomas, Christopher Uhl, Casey Viola, Elizabeth Walker, Jessica Welch, Cameron Wetherington and Catherine Whiddon. 4th grade, All A's Victoria Allbritton, Lauren Allen, Ashley Anderson, Kayla Beasley, Hannah Blanco, Rebecca Blount, Elaine Brannen, Abigail Bratcher, James Clover, Justin 'Folsom, Garrett McCoy, Thomas Neshat, Daimeun Praytor, Alyson Riley, Luke Slaughter, Jonathan Thomas, Madison Thomas, Brittany Williams and Austin Wynn. 4th grade, A/B Ethan Allbritton, Lucas Allbritton, Adam Anderson, Kenneth Anderson, John Arnold, Chase Barger, Kacy Bass, amount of money per hour, is being donated by a Tallahassee firm. Significant monetary donations as well as the more than two acres upon which the sanctuary is being built have been made to Mount Olive by individuals who are not members. The Alabama and Florida COM team -exemplifies the "true' meaning of mission work, Williams said. When the campers are asked how long they will be on the building mission field, they quickly answer, "We will continue as long as our health, other family obligations and the Lord allows us." Wilton and Kathy Whigham, leaders of the team, said that this important work is very addictive and rewarding. "It would be difficult to quit," they said. "Because the campers live and work together, the' team is a second family for them. However, they admit there are times when they miss fellowshipping at their home churches. 'It is heart warming to know that on this Martin Luther King Jr. birthday, 40 years after the time when churches in the South were burned, that a team of campers that hails from the southernmost parts (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, etc.) of the U.S., is volunteering time arid utilizing, personal resources to .build a church that has a predominately black congregation. This is indeed, a lesson in brotherly and sisterly -love. Williams said, "COM is an example of service over self. The campers spread love, peace, hope and joy as they reach out to communities throughout this country by building churches and completing other activities. It is heart warming to know that on this ,.Martin Luther King Jr. birthday, 40 years after the time when churches in the South were burned, that a team of campers that hails from the southernmost parts (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, etc.) of the U.S., is volunteering time and utilizing personal resources to build a church that has a predominately black congregation. This is indeed, a lesson in brotherly and sisterly love." II given Dominique Bell, Denton Blackman, Shelby Blue, Alec, Bourland, Teon Bryant,'Alexis Burkett, Taylor Chaffin, Austin Cooke, Melissa Coxwell, Gail Crawford, Peyton Cribbs, Adam Crumpler, Rhea Das, Sarah Durden, Anna Ferrer, Stacy Garand, Tiffany Gordan, Wilmer Griffin, Damion Hamilton, Samantha Hilton, Je'da Holmes, Cheyenne Hoover, Skylar Johns, Katie Johnson, Taylor Lillott, Maverick Lollis, Kelly Lukens, Jason Madison, Hunter Martin, Grattan McGroarty, Laura Miles, Tyler Miller, Timothy Murphy, Alexandroa Padgett, Alvin Parker, Kristina Portwood, Dallas Redmond, Ashton Reichard, Jeffrey Roberson, Alison Roberts, Nicholas Sadler, Shana Sadler, Natalie Schmidt, Tanner Schwab, Michael Seeds, Emalee Shaw, Kanah Smith, Jake Smyrnios, Dalton Sparks, Katelin Story, Jennifer Sullivan, Justin Walker, Bailey Welch, Nicole Willis and Cody Yelverton. 5th grade, All A's Jabrayla Bell, Connor Bfsop, ,*. Please see page 4 I 2 B-2The Taco Times 'January 26, 2006 Small ads...big deals!! We buy your yard sale items! Call us! We will clean out your garage or attic. 850-584- 9617 or 850-672-0346 (cell). 1/26-1/28 Auction: Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m., January only. February, Tuesdays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Three miles south of Cioss City on Hwy. '19 at Old Drive In. AB#2424. AU#2548. 12/29-1/28 Auction: Reopens starting February, Friday at 6:30. Two miles south of Perry on Hwy. 19, next to Crews Mar.ine. AB#2424. AU#2548. 12/29-1/28 Third Generation Auction Service Estate Sales, Bankruptcy, Business Liquidations, Storage Units, etc. Big or: small. Now taking consignments. 352-356- 0721. AB#2424, AU#2548 12/29-1/28 Need a computer? I have a HP Pavilion MX70 monitor with HP PC w/lntel inside and speakers included, $500. Epson Stylus printer, $60. HP Scanjet 3500c scanner, $70. Computer desk, $50. All for $650. Call 838-3694 and leave a message * if not home please. 1/14-1/26 12 HP Snapper mower, $500. 584-2097. 1/21tf _ 7a"91 Land for sale, 221 N between Shiloh Church Rd. and Cairo Parker Rd, 1 acre lots with paved roads. Owner financing available. Please call (386)-658-1346 or (850) 584-5891 (Badcock). 7/21tfEF 5 acres W. US 19, access to hunting and fishing. $25,000. CIll 584-3450, leave message. 1/26 For sale by owner: 3 bed/2 bath frame house on 1 acre w/metal barn. Call (850) 584-9580. 1/21-1/28 2BR, 2BA M/H. Responsible adults only. Proof of income and references a must. No pets. $400 a month + $400 deposit. 584- 5832. S1/26-1/28 For rent! Office space for nonprofit organization at 800 West Ash Street, site of Taylor County Senior Services. Call 584-4924 for information. 8/6tfSS 1 furnished sleeping room, $100 per week . + deposit. Call 838-1524+77 pin or 843- 1267 1.0/6tfWB . puIr. p .6se? . 3 bedroom, 2 bath triplewide mobile home. for rent. Located on Buckey Nursery Road, $675 a month + deposit. Applications and references required. Phone 584-7314 or 584-7094.- 1/14tfPHC 3 bedroom, 2'full bath furnished doublewide mobile home inside City Limits on two large lots. Air, very clean. Will accept 2 children. $500 month, 1st and last months. Call Mon-Fri after 3 p.m.; weekends anytime. 584-5057.. 1/21-2/2 . For sale by owner. D/W 3/2 on 1/2 acre, Front and back porch. 386-365-4981, l126-24 Yes! We can finance homes wilhoul land on leased lots..Singles and loubleS Call today for details!!! University Homes, 850- 576-2106. 9/15tfUH Got land? Need a home? We can show you how7 For appointment call 850-576- 2106 University Homes. 9/15tfUH Perennial Peanui'Coaslal Hay Jumbo Room lor rer in my 3 bedroom home lJus PAYMENTS AS LOW AS $350 ..olls, $30 Square bales 4.50. 58-1-6572 OulSide culy lirrnl. 1.80 per ,week 838- (Io qualilhed buyers) ..1/7-2/2 2863. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths 1344 sq fi living' M C 1/26 room, dining room, glamou, balh eat-in "CUSTOM CONTAINER & STORAGE kitchen--Yes! Dining room and large eat-in -ww customslorage2u corm 40;.8.8 steel,. -ground level dry, lockable storage at your --locahion Comrmerilal or residential FREE .deliverypickup wrlh annual rental, Call (3861935-6933. 1/26-3/18 House for sale S710 W Green Streel, Perry, FL 2,194 sq. 'ft., 4 bediooms/1 5 baths Price $55 000 or ..make offer. Call 850402.2475. ::-1/14-2/2CC .Home for sale near Santa Fe River.. 2 acres m/I. Very nice Home of Merit 2001: 32x80 4BR, 2BA, lots of extras, Out of. -"flood zone, walking distance to Santa Fe . River with access to private boat ramp and 'park. Call 386-935-0902 . 1/26-2/4 =FIRST-TIME. HOME BUYERS OR EINVESTORS! 3BR/2B with large fenced -backyard jn Parkview Subdivision .#50T29 ONLY $55,000 APPT :-:NECESSARY. Century 21 Florida Coastal Properties, Inc /Siver Coast Realty 850- 926-7811 or 850-273-0176. www.w.century21buyfloridacoastalproperties. :: co C . ::.1/5-!128CY S2/3 bedroom; 1 bath, shady nice front/back yard, front and back porch with deck., Conveniently located in town. First/last, security & references required. $600. 843- 1815 leave mTessae 1,262/4 Downlown isudio lurnished, one person. ,'838-1688 . I 1/4-1'28 S WOODRDGE APARTMENTS $199 MOVE-IN SPECIAL ; For Basicto Market renters. 1; 2, or 3 BR HC and Non HC aM,:essible apartments HUD vouchers s considered and rental assistance .ma4 be available Equal. Housing Opportunity OHice hours are 8:00-5:00 Mon-Thurs..Call 850-584-5668. 709 W. Church St., Perry, FL 32348. TDD 711. f/21tfWA Southern Villas of Perry Looking For Applicants! HUD'vouchers accepted. 1 & 2 BR HC and non-HC accessible apartments. Office .hours are 8':00 to 5:00 Mon-Thurs. Call 850-584-8111. TDD/TTY 7.11. 315 Puckett Rd., Perry, FL 32347. Equal Housing Opportunity. .11/3tfSV kitchen, washer and dryer: University Homes;'850-576-2106. r9/15tfUH University Homes has it all??? , Modulais starting i59.996 Muil,-secicrnos,, double & Iriple slarling $39.997. Singles, 14' & 16', sarling $19,997 Financing wilh and without land. Location assistance. 550-576-2106. 3/15tfUH University Homes Annual Fall Clearance Sale. All 2004's must go! Will sacrifice! Save thousands!!! Must make room for 2005's. Open house daily thru September., 850-576-2106. 9/15tfUH 1985 Oldsmobile Regency 98,:4-door, 3.8 liter, runs good, $800. Somma soft-sided waterbed, queen,,excellent shape, $100. 223-0036. 1/19'1/28 2004. Kia Sorento, low .miles, take over balance; 584-8869. 1/12-1/28 2001.Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4x4, 5.9 V-8, 38K miles, metallic blue, loaded, premium CD sound system, Flow Master exhaust, Nerf bars, Tonneau cover, towing kit, transmission cooler, K&N air filter and much more. Recent 3" suspension lift and 305/70/R16 off-road tires on 16"x9" polished aluminum rims, Beautiful truck in excellent condition with low miles. $15,995. Call 850-584-4189. 1/26-2/4 1996 Yamaha Motorcycle 1100cc Virago Special Edition- Cruiser, Great, condition, saddle bags and windshield, runs great, great on gas, very fast bike. $3,200. Call 850-584-4189. 1/26-2/4 1995 Cadilac Coupe Deville. White, low miles, this is an excellent car. 584-6879 pin 4444. 1/26tfRW Jack Russell puppies. Top quality. $250- $350. Hwy. 98, St;. Marks, FL. 850-925- 6731 or 850-545-8921. Paso Fino Horses. Hwy. 98, St. Marks, FL. 850-925-6731 or 850-545-8921, -I 1, i- "2/9' Found Toy breed doq dr.aggin.q leash. Found last hursday altemoon. Corner ol Wilder and Main Call lo identify, 584- 4272.. 1l26-1 28 LOST: "Nas" -Female longish-haired solid gray cal wilt a bushy tail. She is small. but nor a .itten Last seen on 9/15.. I:you see her please call 584-5513 teiiore 5 p.m. (asP for Mar') or 584-8807 atler 5 $100 reward. ? ?? Relocating to Perry/Taylor County, Older couple seeking to buy 2 or 3 bedroom/2 bath home. Must be on city water. Please call 850-584-7605. 1/5-1/28 I only need 2 more. Throw away, never gonna use it again, worn out, weathered wheelbarrows. Call Beth Mann, 584-55,13 or 584-9676. 1/26tf Tired of just getting by? Start a second income with internet business from home. Our business has helped many just .like you. Risk free. Free training. Free computer, 1-888-279-8322 ext. 92290. www.inslangman.moneywayz.com 1/26-2/18 Find out what Taylor, County is all about... SUBSCRIBE! HEAVY TRUCK MECHANIC Waste Management of Leon County has an opening for a heavy truck mechanic. Candidate must be dependable, have experience in heavy trucks, and own tools. Knowledge of hydraulics and welding a plus. Applicant must be able to obtain a class "B"' CDL license. Successful candidate must pass a company physical and drug screen. Excellent benefits package. For more information call Greg at 850-574-8224 x233. "Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer" 1/19-1/28WM The City of Perry is taking applications for the following positions: POLICE OFFICER Req: High school diploma or equivalency. Valid Florida drivers license. Must be certified by the State of Florida in Law Enforcement $30,014.40 annually SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD Police Department REQ: High School Diploma or equivalency. Valid Drivers' License Salary: $8.97 $12.06 Apply at the City of Perry Personnel Office, 224 S.. Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347 (850) 584-7161. D.RU I' FREE WOl'' .PLAC E ... -. .. f u. A l.O A L ,:ip O B' WR g 4J & E l _P. LC? : R -; :.'; : I:FIMAI.'E ACi 1 ':Tii EMPI.,O ER Woodridae Apartments Immediate opening for -maintenance/grounds person. Full time w/beriefits; basic plumbing, electrical, SR, carpentry,. & grounds equipment maintenance necessary. Drug-free workplace. Must have valid cr license & transportation. Some travel required. Apply at rental office. 709 West Church St., Perry, FL. 850-584-5668: Equal Opportunity Employer. TDD/TTY 711. 11/24tfWA 'COUNSELOR, OPS needed at North' Florida Community College, Madison, Fla, Grant funded, 28 hr/week. Coordinates College Board Expanded Opportunity Program and program for improving FCATscores and SAT scores. Requires AA/AS degree, experience working with at risk youth; counseling or education experience. Education majors encouraged tp apply. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, some evenings and weekend work, -Application at www.nrfcc.edu. Send complete application packet of cover letter, 'resume, application and transcripts (unofficial OK) to: HR Director, NFCC, 1000 Turner Davis Drive, Madison, FL 32340. Deadline 1/28/05. EOE 1/21-1/26NFCC AVON Need extra Christmas money? Want to be your own boss? Start the New .Year with a new career. Earn $300 fast' start bonus. Call to find out how. 584-8463 or 843-1285, 11/19tffC . APALACHEE CENTER A Behavioral Health Care Center is currently seeking: ADULT CASE MANAGER #1187 Bachelor's degree with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field; or other bachelor's degree and 2 years full-time experience working with adults experiencing serious mental illness. Regular status rate: $10.75 per hour/excellent benefits or Temporary OPS status rate: $12.92 per hour/no benefits. SCHOOL BASED SPECIALIST #2234 Bachelor's degree with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services .field and 1 year of related professional experience working the targeted population or 1 year of professional experience in a mental health setting. Regular status rate: $13.30 per hour/excellent benefits or Temporary OPS status rate: $15.90 per hour/no benefits. For more information and a complete listing of available positions: www.aDalachecenter.org '(850)523-3217 or 1 (800)226-2931 Human Resources, 2634-J Capital Circle N.E., Tallahassee, FL Pre-Hire Drug Screen & FDLE background check. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Drug-Free Workplace. 1/26-1/28AC Maintenance man Perry Apartments behind Days Inn Motel. Full time. Come by office for application. 1/26-2/18 Perry Connections is looking for money motivated person with good phone skills, great attitude and personality. Flexible evening hours. Please call, 838-1683 ask' for Barbara. 1/26-2/4PC Sea Hag Marina, a full-service marina located in Steinhatchee; Florida, is currently seeking to fill the following position: Store Clerk: Individual must be self- motivated, possess excellent verbal, written and telephone skills. Must enjoy working wth people and be dependable as w.:,IL9 punco-a .lfe 8 ly .yinGpeesn at 322 Riverside Drive. ,o prioneicalls please 8!27tfSH 'CNA for Taylor County Senior Services. For information, call 584-4924. S12/10tfSS' Badcock & More Set up and delivery. ,Must be 21 yrs. old. License required. Good driving record. No phone calls. Apply in person, 1003 S. Jefferson St. 1/21tfBC HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next Class: Feb. 14 -National Certification Financial Assistance , Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Traning Services www.Equipment-School.com Flowers Baking Company Perry Area Do you want to own your own business? As a flowers independent distributor you can own your own business distributing high quality named brand bakery products to major supermarkets, convenience stores, fast food accounts and others. If you have a-good driving and credit record, you may qualify. We are seeking individuals wishing to establish a career not just looking for a job. Please fax or email resumes to 229-226-3717 debbie_thomasville@workstaffpersonnel.com EOE M/F/V/ADA Drivers needed for log truck. Must have Class A CDL License. Can start immediately, good pay. Contact Al Browning Truckers, Hwy. 98 West Call 850-584-9328 Prestige Home Center Chiefland The Only Factory Outlet on the West Coast SNO "DOUBLE TALK" WITH OUR ADVERTISING-- NO GAMES WITH OUR PRICES! Any New Home Purchased from Prestige Homes .Includes FREE Delivery & Set-Up.,.PERIOD! --BRAND NEW*- Choose from 2 or 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Exceeds New Gov't. Standards $295M0O. $29500 iveredJ m'. L& Set Up No Down Payment for Landowners! (60 Other Homes to Choose From!) Eggs are Cheaper in the Country, So are Prestige Homes! . N. Hwy.19,Chiefland 352-493-2492 HELP' -WANTED7M] f OR RIENT MOBILE HOMES HOMES & I REAL ESTATE 1 I~~F B-3 The-Taco Times January 26. 2005 Madison Nursing Center 2481 W. US 90, Madison, FL Seeking Full Time/Part Time RN's & LPN's 1/21-2/2MNC 'Experienced plumbers needed. Must have valid driver's license. If you're shove! shy, don't apply! Call 584-8603 to apply. 2/20tfHS Excellent Income National Capital Funding Group now hiring courthouse researchers. Will train to work from home on your -computer. No experience necessary. Call 1-800-440- 7234. 1/19-1/28 Madison Nursing Center 2481 W. US 90, Madison, FL. Seeking an RN for Risk Management/Staff Development 1/21-2/2MNC Last chance. 5 openings left. No experience needed Paid training. Travel and lodging furnished for this fun job. No suits or ties needed. Shorts and sneakers preferred. Call 877-632-9123. 1/21-1/26 CARPET & VINYL Installation and repairs done at a good price. No overhead. Direct savings to you. 30 years experience. 850-838-9050, please leave a message. 11/3tfBR Circle "T" Specializing in all types of tractor work, bushhogging, root raking, harrowing, dirt hauling & leveling, debris-removal, clean up, and lawn care. Call for,free estimate, 584-2806. 1/5-1/28 Clay Swindle, L.L.C. Painter, Interior & Exterior, Framing. 18 yr. experience. Free est. Big or smail. Call 850-223-1780 or 850-843-1941. If no answer, leave message. 10/27tfCS The Taylor County Senior Services is now accepting clients for private pay. If you are in. need of a Home Delivered Meal, Personal Care, Companion, Respite or Hdmemaker services, please call for an assessment date. The services are offered to anyone 60 and beyond. For information call 584-4924. 12/3tfSS GULF COAST fi METAL3' Wide ROOFING Galvalume Full line of 3' Wide accessories in stock Painted Special Flashings Made All Types Warranted '.Metal Available Cut to your desired lengths Delivery Service Available Call Toll-Free 888-393-0335 352-498-0778 Horseshoe Beach, Fl. House cleaning: Weekly or bi-weekly. Call 584-2834. 1/26-1/28 A-2-Z Farm Services Harrowing, bush hog mowing, dirt leveling, rake work and lawn services. Call 584- 6737, leave message. 3i4.6,':'0A7 The Handyman experts, honest work! Affrdable, .professional, licensed and insured. Specializing in house painting, interior, etc., mobile home repairs, home maintenance, pressure washing (wood and . concrete) carpet, vinyi, wood floor, ceramic tile, and repairs. Call 584-2270 (home) or 584-3776 (office). 25 years. tfJM Cross Ties Services. Lawn Care & Home Repairs. You name it, we can probably do , it! 838-1524 pin #77 cr 850-843-1267. 6/9tfWB Paint Jobs, Body Work, Boat Fiberglass 'Repair, Insurance Jobs, New, Used, After Market Parts. 28 Years Experience. Lic#2004-1657. James O'Neal. 850-578- 2530. : 1/26-2/2 I would like to sit with your loved one in your home, their home or nursing home. .Have references. Call Edie at 584-6504. 1/19-1/28 TREE CAPITAL CLEANING 584-CLEAN (2532) I SERVICES Meeting Announcement Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Room Recreation meeting to include Taylor County Board of County Commissioners, City of Perry Council members and Taylor County School Board representatives. All interested persons are invited to attend, 1/26 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO PETER MATTIX. UNLESS PAYMENT IS MADE ON 1993 SATURN VIN#1G8ZH1572PZ130664, VEHICLE WILL BE AUCTION ON THE 10TH OF FEBRUARY AT 9:00 A.M. AT LARRY'S TOW AND RECOVERY. 1/26 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 04-637-CA GreenPoint Credit, LLC as authorized Servicing agent for .Nationwide Mortgage Company, a corporation, Plaintiff, vs. Kay F. Delong a/k/a Kay Dever, Larry L. Dever, IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED, THEIR UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, J.D.'s Tree Service and Lawn Care. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. We also grind stumps. Call today 838-1280. Firewood for sale. tfJD Studmen Construction, L.L.C. Home remodeling, repairs, vinyl siding, decks, screen rooms and more. Licensed & Insured Fed. ID#56-2431194. References available. For free estimate, call 843-1732. 1/12-1/28 BBLEI\ In on ear26IIIsWl'd PD,, v-IrDlvre'd ev ,Dwek'i toyou55 Iomrsi, R.W. MEISSNER & ASSOCIATES, INC CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES c BUILDING PLANS RENOVATIONS HOMES COMMERCIAL PERMITS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SUWANNEE RIVER WMD SITE DEVELOPMENT PARKING LOTS 216 W. MAIN STREET PERRY, FLORIDA 32347 PHONE # 850-584-3887 E-MAIL: rwmiCgtcom.nel I FLORIDA INSURANCE. INC. A C fnirali g,,j r' r, A.Irn:v li. r Bluer Croi-: blu' .ti Eld .1A Flid.l, In.: FRITH ABSTRACT & TITLE CO. Owners & Mortgage Title Insurance Policies Title Searches Real Estate Closings 501 N. Byron Butler Pkwy. Perry, Fl 850-584-2672 Blue Cross Blue Shield ol Florida Health Insurance Medicare Supplement Bob Vande Brake Licensed Agent Florida Insurance, Inc. 1200 Thomasville Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 577-1200 ext. 603 Cell: (850) 843-1774 Fax: (8501 222-2362 Need Contact Lenses? Order on the web at: Accenteyecarecenter.com or call 584-2200 Dr. Michael Walby Opiometric Phys;c;an CONTACT LENSES Roofing & Roof Repairs Woodmen of the World Women's Health enters Hearing Aids Omaha Woodmen of North 31orida, P.Al. Additions Life Insurance Society Dr. Anthony Perrin Expert Fitting New Construction We offer: Board-Ceriiied OB/G''N Highest Quality utters LIFE All Makes & Mode utters CANCER Obstetrics & Gynecology Remodeling DAILY HOSPITAL SUPPLEMENT rv in Perry LONG TERM CARE i Prenatal Care Monday to Friday / -I R JI :- ^ --^,.. .^ ^ B ^. uenerail Maintenance Big B Contractors (850) 878-8758 Tallahassee (850) 528-4975 cell (local) (cell) L,,: eC MCEv-VW?67 ccc'ji r9 A~NNUITEiiRAbiH s Joey (Sessions) Buchanan Field Represeniative Call for an appointment today 850-584-5784 850-843-8043 (faxi 850-223-1079 www.woodmen.com JSBuchanani4woodmen corn .V \6 ln 1 Deliveries- V Bilaleralbl ual Ligah r Pap merrar.' Coolpr.oscopy LaparosoicOp" G'YNf Sufreries Monday Friday 8 00 a.m 5 00 p.m. For an appointment, call (850) 223-1744 els Dr. Jeffrey D. Russell Audiologist Hamdan ENT Center CALL 584-8123 The Pack Porch Lhq l ,Iiilti fomeI '.-la11,f-painret1 f'rnirutre 55o-584-207,5 h 'lair iiii 'lh korllll it Home Respiratory Solutions Oxygen Respiratory Care Nebulizer Medication Medical Equipment Monthly Service 24-HOUR ON-CALL SERVICES Mellssa Lockhart Everett Sales Representative Locally operated 2057 S. Byron Butler Pkwy. 850-584-REST (7378) I Construction SDesign Site Development John Gentry Professional Engineer Lauri Bundrick Designer Sandra Bolton Office Manager "Civil & Environmental Engineers" 114 W. Green SI. (850) 584-4408 Men. Fr,. 9 00 a m. 5.oo p m Davis-Garvin Agency, Inc. TUFF STUFF Protect your truck wmtn the world's #1 WORKERS COMP SPRAYED-ON BED LINING ,. PIOIOcts Agalnl Rust AUTO/EQUIPMENT MOefrm All roIn Liners M M nGreat For Boats, Trailers, Etc.. PROPERTY 8- 5 Helps Keep Gear From Sliding Resists Abrasion GENERAL IA IT Not a Paint-Like Coating... GENERAL LIABILITY SpraysOn Up To 1/4" Thick rll Colors Available "A" Rated Commercial Insurance Local Relerences Available 25 Years Servicing the Soulheast Cal '7nw11 r a compe, e no-hassle quote/'/ Robert Johnson 352-367-8376 - jRhio Linings IE SPRAYEfi-O LINEr 584-8033 6580 US 19 S Perry, FI 584-6406 (fax) (2.5 miles past Beach Rd. on left) P. Reid Fouche Jr., Store Mgr. BIG BEND HOSPICE Support For Life's Journey When someone you love is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, let Big Bend Hospice help you through the physical, emotional and spiritual journeys you will face. Tallahassee, FL 32308 wll face. S 3 187MahanCenterBvd. w (850) 878-5310 S www.bigbendhospice.qrg Place Your Ad Here! GET YOUR NAME OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY... ADVERTISE! I U GRANTEES, CREDITORS, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THEM; HOME SERVICING CORPORATION AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST UPON MERGER WITH TMS MORTGAGE, INC. d/b/a THE MONEY STORE; JOHN DOE ana JANE DOE AND ANY OTHER PERSONS) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY WHOSE REAL NAMES ARE UNCERTAIN, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to an order or a final judgment of foreclosure entered in the above- captioned action, I will sell the property situated in TAYLOR County, Florida, described as: LOT 16, BLOCK "B", GULF HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION, according to plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 144, Public Records, TAYLOR County, Florida. TOGETHER WITH A 1999 GRAND MANOR DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE. HOME, SERIAL NUMBER: GAGMTD06200A & GAGMTD06200B. at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the front entrance of the TAYLOR County Courthouse, Perry, Florida of 11:00 a.m., on February 22, 2005. DATED this 20th day of January, 2005. Annie Mae Murphy CLERK OF THE COURT BY: As Deputy Clerk SCHUYLER.STEWART.SMITH. Chad A. Dean, Esq. 118 West Adams St. #800 Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 353-5884 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) NOTICE Individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Court administrators office, as soon as possible. If hearing impaired, 1-800-995-8771 (TTD); or 1-800-955-8770 (V) via Florida Relay service. 1/26, 2/2 .,MrtinElecronic5In, is currently accepting applications for Assemblers and Groundskeeper Good benefits. All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check by ATF. Bring picture ID and Social Security card or Birth Certificate and apply at Employment Connections, 224 North Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida, 584-7604 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Veteran preference. A; AU I . Each week get your hands on a Taco Times and Perry News-Herald and get involved in your community! Ad! iyy ,aa . T. o- News-Herald Mail your name, address and a check tor $35 (in county) or $49 (out of county) to P.O. Box 888, Perry, FL 32348, or come by our office at 123 S. Jefferson St. (850) 584-5513 NAME ADDRESS I I I CITY STATE ZIP L -----. ------...----- IIJ . tcell) I I_ I I oa, ,B The Taco Times January 26, 2005 AMthe Booking Desk -Editor's note: It is the policy of this newspaper to run the names of all those arrested and booked at the Taylor County Jail. All those listed below have been charged with a crime, but are considered innocent until proven guilty. Jan. 3: Grant Mason Fowler, 19, 3562 Green Farm Road, defraud innkeeper, Ptl. Johns, PPD. Chadrick J. Britt, 26, 500 Warner Avenue, VOP, Off. Jarvis, DOC. Jan. 4: -.Melinda Jean Monroe, 41, 3837 Teakwood Circle, Lakeland, resisting officer'without violence, Sgt;Kellerman, TCSO. . aLisa Marie Thomley, 29, 113 Crit Jones Avenue, VOP (worthless checks--five counts), Dep. Hawkins, TCSO. -ShaneevShante Bulger, 20, 903 S. Warner, domestic battery, criminal mischief, Ptl. Griffith, PPD. -Misti L. French, 26, 5400 Puckett Road, VOP (dealing in stolen property), Dep. Bowden, TCSO. Lee Runningbear Bell, 21, 708 W. Church Street, VOP (grand theft III), Sgt. Lee, TCSO. Veronica Kanika Phelps, 24, .1401 S. Parker Street, battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting .with violence, disorderly conduct, Ptl. Curry, PPD. Jan. 5: . Benjamin B. LaValle, 22, 80200 LaValle Lane, VOP (possession of a controlled substance, possession of:less than 20 grams cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia), Dep. Whetsel, TCSO. _$Naejeahna Leshay Britt, 20, 305 ,Tii~t Street, aggravated battery -\iTh a deadly weapon, Ptl. Gray, :PPD. -Benny Coaxum Edwards, 39, -508 Homer J. Smith Street, retail theft (petit), possession of drug paraphernalia. Ptl. Schneider, PPD: -;Charles E. Stepp, 28, 2198 Turkey Oak Road, VOP (grand thift of a motor vehicle), Off. Hendry, DOC. 7.,. :: ALL NEW SIPATHFIND S* New 4.0 Lite : 270 hp 6000 -b Tow ,1 Bold New Lo 1'3 '; '::,:., Jan. 6: Aldrick Pat Bailey, 24, 17004 SE 41st, Bellevue, Wash., VOP, Sgt. Murphy, TCSO. Charles E. Thomas, 39, 112 Susan Street, unemployment compensation fraud, Dep. Hawkins, TCSO. Jan. 7: Mary Harris, 40, 1210 Schwartz Street, sale of cocaine, Det. Anderson, PPD. Linda Sue Cruse, 49, 15 West Street, Panacea, possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis, possession of cocaine, Ptl. Franklin, PPD. Michael Dewayne Williams, 26, 513 W. Church Street, child support, Dep. Ricketson, TCSO. Jakari Jackson, 26, 1107 Calhoun Street, DWLS, Trp. Smyrnios, FHP. Amanda Fay James, 27, 5600 Courtney Grade, expired drivers license, Dep. Tucker, TCSO. Katie Mae Robertson, 39, 601 W. Drew Street, disorderly conduct, battery, Ptl. Schneider, PPD. ,Jan. 8: Christopher Lynn Houck, 25, 522 Davis Walker Road, VOCC, Off. Jarvis, DOC. Crystal Darnell Jackson, 20, 500 S. Warner Street, burglary, battery, criminal mischief, Ptl. Campbell, PPD. Justin Clyde Harris, 20, 103 Front Street, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, Ptl. Curry, PPD. Jeanne Allison Arcuarius, 26, 3641 Hwy. 19 N., domestic battery, Dep. Ricketson, TCSO. Jaymie Arcuarius, 29, 3641 Hwy. 19 N., domestic battery, Dep. Ricketson, TCSO. Judy Thomas Fisher, 47, 3927 Foley Cut-Off Road, domestic battery, Dep. Burford, TCSO. Euston Sadler Jr., 32, 109 Pine Road, trespassing after warning, Dep. Giacomucci, TCSO. Kristina'Virginia Huskins, 27, 3927 Foley Cut-Off Road, domestic battery, Dep. Ricketson, TCSO. Robert Carter Jr., 29, '811 E. Wilson Street, throwing deadly missile, resisting without violence, VOP, Ptl. Johns, PPD. Allen Sims, 22, 2946 Dorman Road, aggravated battery, resisting with violence, possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis, Dep. Giacomucci., TCSO. Charles Tucker, 26, 251 Front Street, VOP, Dep. McKenzie, TCSO. Jan. 10: Richard Conrad Florence, 19, 1406 Martin Luther King, DWLS (felony), giving false name, VOP (possession of less than 20 grams cannabis), Ptl. Curry, PPD. Jan. 11: Clarence Berhard Williams, 47, 1527 Givens Street, sale-of cocaine within 1000 feet of a church, Det. Anderson, PPD. Mary Iris Collins, 35; 6922 George Page Road, aggravated battery with a motor vehicle, Ptl. Schneider, PPD. Wesley Louis White, 38, 111 W. Glenn Street, VOP (burglary of a structure), Dep. -McKenzie, TCSO. 'Howard Miller, 30, 211 Blair Street, VOP, Off. Jarvis, DOC. Who made A's,B's? HONOR ROLL Continued from page B-1 Aaron Crews, Josh Franklin, Ashanti Graham, Eli Grambling, Macy Gregory, Elizabeth Harper, Taylor Kellerman, Ashley Knight, Julia Monroe, Carolyn Nowlin, Kristen Reed, Meijah Skeleton; Kristina Wald and Samuel Whitfield. 5th grade, A/B Nathan Bennett, Whitney Blue, Caitlin Bogart, Jacob Brannan, Blaine Brenner, Caitlin Carter, Nikolas)Cook, Bryce Craighead,, Sheryl Ann Curies, Kiley Faircloth, Valerie Gardner, Shakayla Giacomucci, Styles Gibson, Christian Hamilton, James Hatcher, Donald Holt, Ricky Hudson, Shamouri Island, Paige Jacobs, Robert Kellow, Brandon Lee, Margaret Lundy, David Martin, Melanie McAfee, Taylor McCroan, Justin McGuire, ,Lindsey McHargue, Berleatha Miller, Raven Nlichell. Ashley Mixon, Kaleb Mixof Brandi Moore, Miraj Patel, T'Keyah Peterson, Kristy Potter, Ashlyn Price, Danyelle Rogers, Taylor Schmidt, Chelsea' Snodgrass, James Strawter, Tyler McDonald, Hanna Valentine, Amanda \'arf. Caitlin Weatherly, Katelyn Welch, Nic Williams, Anna-Mari'c Winstead and Whitney Young. Season's greetings Gov. Jeb Bush, center, welcomed City Councilwoman Emily Ketring and her daughter Angel, County Commissioner Daryll Gunter and local resident Dona Everett to his, annual Christmas reception in Tallahassee. WNISSAN7;J 2005 NISSAN ER f er Engine ing Package ook OF THOMASVILLE SALES PARTS SERVICE Prices plu. tav. hile and 52P.) J a.r kIe Iriclude, rebahi - SNEW YEAR NEW MODELS same GREAT deals! 1630 East lackson Street Thomasvllle. Georgia 229-226-1106 or toll free 1-800-333-9785 * New 4.0 Liter Engine * 265 hp * 6500 Ib Towing Package * Sporty New Look I I I I '' I I I oI:::: .' 9 Household Ofice Apartment *par 9A2 Big or Small...We can move it all! Dependable Free Estimates' W also *Reliable *Local Pak & 2 Guys, Truck & Trailer Ship i584-3776 (w) Licensed 584-2270 (H) (Serving Perry &'Surrounding Counties) NOTICE SAnnual Meeting of Taylor Coastal Utilities S Thursday, February 3, 2005 7:00 p.m. Blue Creek Baptist Church At the beaches Welcome-by President Floyd Ford 7 Introd'Jction of Directors and Staff Business Meeting SGeneral Discussion of Taylor Coastal Utilities Operation and an Update on the Sewer Syste'm S uri dud Table Question and Answer' Period S Dessert, Coffee and Door Prize "HOW MUCH LIFE INSURANCE DO YOU REALLY NEED?" IS ONE YEAR'S SALARY ENOUGH? CALL ME Mark Pelt, Agent 584-5188 10OOA Jefferson St. Allistate. S, a -, i -. ?. I Allstate Property and Casuailty Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Company and Allstate Life Insurance Company, Horie Office: Northbrook, Illinois. 2002 Allstate insurance Company I "P/ease come home" REWARD "Nellie" S Our beloved church cat was taken from St James Episcopal Church. A female black and orange cat, she is very friendlyand has touched many/lives. PLEASE HELP...584-7636 k K ate .... ...CCelebrating 30 Years! (Kids: 4:00-5:00 pm) (Teens: 5:30-6:30 pm) (Adults: 7-8 pm) (Executive 12:00-1:00 pm) TUESDAY & THURSDAY wwwbowden.Akarate bowdenjigtcom.net. 124 S. Jefferson St. Jimmy Bowden, Instructor 838-3656 ATTENTI O N: LOWER DEPOSITS! For the month of January only, Nextel deposits have been lowered to $0 or $100 per phone. Stop in today, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the special deals we are able to offer. NEXTEL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER' STRICKLY CELLULAR Call Gary or Lidia at 850-223-1900 or We'll Come To You, Daryl Taylor 386-590-1835 or Stephanie Whitehurst 386-590-6503 Monday Friday 8:30 am until 6:00 pm.,1306-A South .Jll'crson Street. Perry, FL. Atthe Booking Desk Fishing tournament March 5 A fishing tournament benefiting the Taylor County High School senior trip to New York will be held Saturday, March 5, at Keaton Beach. Tickets are $10 per person. Prizes will be awarded for the top catches of trout, red fish and grouper. Weigh-in will be held at Go Fish Collectables (located next to Keaton Beach Marina). For more information, contact the Keaton Beach Marina at 578-2897, ext. 611. Transportation offered to vets Transportation to Lake City Veterans Medical Center-is available for local veterans every Tuesday, leaving at 7:30 a.m. with return service that afternoon. A connection service to Gainesville Veterans Medical Center is offered from Lake City. For reservations, contact the Taylor County Veterans Service Office at 838-3519. Reservations must be confirmed by Monday afternoon for the Tuesday service. I e r I --L 3 |