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U- Servinr Taylor COL Since 196 ) Midweek T ie 1Edition February 2, 2005 Tree Capital of the South 2 Sections Our 44th Year, No. 5 News Forum Dinner benefits Relay for Life A Steinhatchee team will host a spaghetti dinner befitting the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Saturday. Feb 5, at the Boathouse. from 1-6 30 pm. Dinner includes homemade spaghetti, salad and bread Cost is $5 per meal Take-out orders may be called in between 1-6 p.m., at (850) 498-0060 Community yard sale to be held this Saturday AMVETS Post 20 and Sons of AMVETS Squadron 20 will host a community yard sale the first Saturday of each month beginning this Saturday, Feb. 5, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m Spaces may be purchased for $5 (a six-foot table will be provided for each vendor) The post is located at 2499 Woods-Creek Road. Add a little sunshine to your life...adopt today! Brighten your day and adopt a shelter cat or dog. The Taylor County Animal Shelter has the following pets available for adoption: --One gray and white kitten, approximately four years old Very playful: medium-to-long hair. --One gray, long-haired adult cat. --"Grace," a pure white Husky mix, female, two to three years old. Rehabilitated from abusive home --One Chow mix puppy, approximately three months old, very cute, long hair. Brother faces misdemeanor firearm charge State attorney clears Walter Rowell After months of investigating the June 16 incident at former County Commissioner Walter Rowell's Shady Grove home, the Taylor County State Attorney's Office has decided not to bring charges against him. Instead, a misdemeanor charge of careless display of a firearm in the presence of people has been levied against Rowell's brother, Dale, for shooting in the air to scare people away from a nearby residence. The investigation began when Taylor County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) dispatch received a call concerning shots being fired in a Shady Grove neighborhood. Officers with TCSO, Perry Police Department and Florida Highway Patrol answered the call. According to reports filed by the officers, the incident began when Rowell allegedly called a friend of his estranged daughter-in-law (who was out of town), saying that if the daughter-in-law wanted anything out of her former residence, she had two hours to get it. The friend and .two others then went to the residence and retrieved baby clothes and a crib, reports- indicate. "As they were getting ready :to leave the residence, a Dodge pick- up drove down Morris Steen Road, and then turned around in Rowell's driveway. When they left the- residence, a white Ford kingcab truck attempted to cut them off., They saw a flash and heard guiif shots. :- "The witness said the white ForAd- truck started chasing them, with an occupant firing gunshots at them repeatedly." One of the victims made it to her Greenville residence, where she notified TCSO. Another witness in the area at the time, informed law enforcement .. Please see page 3. Tuesday morning Tractor flips; kills man; 82 An 82-year-old man was killed' Tuesday when his farm tractoL., overturned, trapping him below it at his Green Farm Road residence; Workers on the scene said Edward Louis Perryman was using the tractor to move an abandoned vehicle from the woods near his house when the tractor flipped,. pinning him. -. Taylor County Sheriffs Offic : Sgt. Buddy Lee and Dep. Dale- Tucker were first on the scene,. followed by Doctors' Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services personnel Robbie. English paramedic; and Bonita. 1 Woodfaulk, EMT. -* Please see page .6- BBQ is Saturday Topic: recreation Tickets are on sale for a chicken dinner BBO benefiting local residents at Marshall Health & Rehab Center. The dinner, sponsored by the Marshall Health Family Council, will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, at the center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $5.50 for adults and $2 50 for children (12 and under). Deliveries available within a five- mile radius of Perry. Please call by Feb. 3 for delivery reservations. Chamber banquet slated March 4 Reservations are currently being taken for the Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet. The event will be held Friday, March 4, at the Perry Elks Club, beginning with a social hour at 6:30 p.m. Individual tickets and company tables are available, call 584-5366. Income tax services offered 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 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will be stationed at the Coastal Utilities office in Keaton Beach 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. Index Editorial...page A-2 Living...page A-4 Sports...page A-6 Religion...page A-7 Community...page B-1 Classifieds...page B-2 Referees needed at city-county Referees were needed as recreation talks between the city and county grew heated Thursday night. Jan. 27. The city recreation department came under fire from parents questioning the lack of upkeep at city fields, while the county fielded questions regarding its commitment to building a new sports complex here. The meeting came just two days after the city council (with a 3-2 vote) rejected a draft proposal submitted by the county to take over recreation operations for the entire community. "I thought the purpose of this committee was to work options (between the city and county). It seemed to me. once we got the document, all -it talked about was the county taking over recreation. It looked like something was trying to be forced on the city; what happened the other night (the "no" vote) was because I didn't want to agree to something without working our options." Mayor Pam Feagle said, addressing the joint Recreation Committee composed of herself. Councilwoman Emily Kelring, County Commission Chairman Daryll Gunter and Commissioner Jack Brown. Pam Feagle "In January 2002. the city and county commission first met to talk about working together on recreation. I know up until this point the city has pretty much gone it alone, but we (the county) want to do our fair share. If there is going to be joint recreation, there needs to be an (agreement) in writing. That's why the proposal says 'draft'...it's a talking point paper." Brown said. Daryll Gunter "Why (build) a sports complex? To supplement the current facilities we haye' It has been wanted as far as being able to hosi tournaments for baseball, softball and soccer. Not only is it a win-win for the community as far as sports go. but also as an economic development tool. A sports complex is a quality of life thing. If a business is looking to locate to an area, a good sports facility is likely to have an impact," Brown said. "The county does not want to create a separate sports department. (Former county commissioner) Johnny Hankerson first introduced the idea of building a sports complex in 1999. It has been a six- ear process to get %here we are today. I've gone through all the county commission minutes: we ha\c. looked at eight different locations for the complex and have gotten a lot of public input. The Highway 19 North site was chosen in 2001 and it took until July 2004 to get all the permitting done. North 19 is where the Ta lor County Sports Complex \%ill be built. The Board of County Commissioners has said numerous times that is where the sports complex will be." he continued. "My understanding was that the county didn't have $4 million to build the sports complex." Feagle said. "Our intent was never to shut down the fields the City of Perry has. One option was for the counts. to take over recreation as a whole. There is no hidden agenda. We are timing to figure out hc\w to \work with the city council. We know we have $1.3 million for the sports complex and are paring down what we will be able to do with the money we have this year." Brow n said. "What options did the citl come up with?" Gunter asked, with no answer. "The city has no options to entertain?" he asked again. "No. the document was throw n out." Kering said. Emily Ketring Jack Brown meeting "The whole purpose of this committee is to work optidois' together. Tonight is the first time you've said you would build the sports complex," Feagle said. "Why would the city not want - the county to run recreation?'" Gunter said. "Right now there is iio duplication of (recreatiiin) services. What I'm hearing is thFi you want to..."Feagle said. "We never said we would niE hire anybody from the curreit: recreation department. In thf document, it talks about the county administrator having the right to hire and fire employees. Combined departments normally are run witr -* Please see page 5~i SaorK bst estimate $750 0 ,::-: tenrion permits have dausied the biggt ; T:fh ie new Veteran.s MeportiFark.- . S a.. '. waiting on the final plan specfitijons aid pe tfr _anhee River Water Management DJstrict before we can sf tthe project," City Manager B lEBryrnes, Iwbo 8its or kMemoria i k'Committee, s iyd iiy: , ik committee nil'eber Ed Sheffield said, !W v .ant to thai*iie.i : of Taylor County for your interest, ybut support, yur : input your patience, Your contributions have positioned outirco h nity astep ctoserbtealizitg our goalof honoring and paying,4b t U0ibute those' .berats that sacrificed so much forth great :' S:Well'haenr'fo~rgtten about our park.,.the Veterans Memori- , .... it.e,'is'very much committed to building a memorial that's , 6Ili or-C6unty citizens can be proud of." .. S.iMetemre than $400,000 has been raised for'the park with th f:'th e-contributions coming from twin $200,000 plddges fro.q -lh the city council'and the county commission. . L'" ".'oc-al-qristiuctibn company Fru-Con "volunteered to put togithhi a-cpst. estiimate-for the project and came up with a figure around: ..$750.,'t~3y ndes said. '. :: t'Bjit / dQoi't' know what the real numbers are going to,be. Thats.- jiisttiem'd6ing something...we don't know how far off or how close tb.re titil we bid it out," he said. "*.''As soon as we can get everything together we'll bid it out and;'- ; d." I I Editorial Mother defends teacher in classroom altercation Dear Editor: Inlast Friday's edition of the had only had my daughter eight students and would never hurt Perry News-Herald, there was days in her classroom, because I anyone of them. an article regarding a teacher being requested Dr. Whalen be her terminated for allegedly biting a teacher. Dr. Whalen had no Many of the parents who have child during a physical altercation knowledge .of her behavior or children in Dr. Whalen's room feel at Taylor County Elementary school history, or school records as I do. Dr. Whalen did nothing School. There are many for that matter. wrong, but my daughter did, at my '"inaccurate"'or "missing" facts in Dr. Whalen should not be regret. I want the community to the article, and as the mother of punished for trying to protect understand it's very hard to deal the child involved, I want the herself from injury by my child. I with children who have community to know the truth, am not pressing charges against psychological problems. As my SFirst of all, my child was just her and am working with the child's mother, I should know it's released not long ago from a union attorney to get Dr. Whalen hard. released not long ago from a reinstated as a teacher. She has mental hospital down south for restated as a teacher he has leing treated for psychological taught my son for one year and Thank you for reading this problems. The child was placed has helped him go from being two corrected information from me. there by the Department of ear below grade level tobeing Name Withheld o Protect Children and Family (DCF) for on grade level, and able to pass the IdeWitity of a Minor having so many past physical and CAT test: She lovesher violent attacks with people in the t e past.tters SThe statement that the alleged Letters to bite resulted in "broken and raised 'skin on the child's back" is not true. Yes, there was a red mark h th ty 'F renz when I saw it about two hours h .heC r nyy after the incident, but no skin was 'broken, nor was there a "swollen -Dear Editor: It's important to note that ihe area,' as stated. by the school The Thursday night joint, committee audience appeared to be nurse. Thle :description of the. citycounty recreation committee primarily composed of soccer incident left out or distorted many meeting was originally billed by moms and many of City Attorney facts. Mr. Jack Brown as an opportunity Bill Blue's kinfolk.-'The soccer The teacher did confront my for the city and the county to moms were happy. They got their daughter about the lies she told collaborate on options to address soccer fields at a cost of about boutthe CD player, but seral recreation. Many were expecting $1,300,000. The meeting then :minutes passed from the questions that.given the county's shortfall at focused on the city's desire'to from the teacher until the child the proposed sports complex, this continue to run recreation. At this 'attacked the teacher. During these attacked the teacher. During ehse group would work together to ;,.point, the meeting turned into a minutes, the child had quietly sat 'develop a plan that was affordable .bash the ciiy frenzy." The tone Sat a table "sulking" about being .and would meet the needs of our was ugly and the comments :caught in the lies and the teacher's children, focused on city shortcomings. aide had left the room. The article The meeting opened with Jack Brown and Daryll Gunter probed -does not report that thigh child . does not report that his child Brown stating that a majority of the city's record of keeping the "initially attempted to hit the county commissioners had already recreational facilities in good teacher in the. head with a closed decided to proceed \ ith building repair 'and the city's ability to fist, grabbed the teacher's coat arid soccer fields at the sports meet the recreational needs of the pulled her wheelchair, causing the .complex. The county also children. Gunter focused on how teacher to injure her ribs in the advised that the soccer fields, the long it takes the city to execute Spr-cess. ..-Whe.d.,halen-i '. -entrate r -ermpt 're "proj'ie -e He asked aboul sewer to calm m child child bit her picnic'areals and the parking lot Pine Ridge and the spray field. A Right hand one-quarter inchdeep would take all the money they soccer mom wanted to know if and ripped thehak2e for phase one. The county Mayor Feagl'e had followed did push my daughter's back. admitted thev were abandoning through with her commitment to String to gel my child to let go. baseball for the short term and the agenda at a council meeting the but'could not. My daughter did city would have to pick it up. state of repair of the city's sports stop biting Dr. Whalen but. Jack Brown advised the county facilities. This soccer mom was i continued to antempt to kick and was firm on this plan and no well up on city activities, and I injure Dr. Whalen with more bites facility :options would be suspect she knew that the mayor and numerous scrapes and bruises, entertained at this meeting. There. had not tendered the topic to the .Dr. Whalen spent three hours at was no collaboration, no option council. This soccer mom was not -Doctors' Memorial Hospital that development, just a direction from aware that the mayor had audited :;eening having injuries x-rayed the county commission. In the facilities and had given her -and documented. hindsight. this meeting should findings to the city manager to Dr. Whalen has been suspended have ended at this point. Pease se pge without .pay for her actions in .ease see page _trying to defend herself with my W rit aughter and this is wrong. ter -laughter has a long history of . attacking adults when she had been ; ) ' caught lying. stealing or has been Dear Editor: consolidation of recreation." r corrected. She pushed a'foster I would like to ask some How\ever, according to your Parent down a flight of stairs and questions in regards to recreation. own statements on your website -burt her, and then was moved to In particular to the statements that you believe. "We must proactively : The mental hospital down south Mayor Feagle has posted on her seek partnerships with the county fora few months and returned to website and statements that she and identify sharing opportunities .me with a lot of present problems has made in recent meetings. it is that benefit the general public. We w'vith behavior. She has even to my knowledge that the city have common goals in recreation, .attacked her DCF (Camelot) council voted at the meeting on growth management, code worker physically. She has even Jan. 25, 2005 to not join efforts enforcement, fire protection and .physically attacked her siblings as with the county in regards to. maintenance operations. We must .well as mentally abused them. recreation. As quoted in the explore how local governments -She is currently on medication for newspaper Mayor Feagle stated can interact to become more Jher mental problems. Dr. Whalen that "I am totally against efficient and better utilize tax dollars .. ,. > Clearliyou do not believe the Stwo bodies should work together TOCO I Einn S when it comes to recreation by the Iway you voted Jan. 25. You voted I to turn down an interlocal Wednesday, February 2, 2005 agreement concerning recreation 123 S. Jefferson Street Perry, Florida P.O. Box 888 (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 Subscriptions are 35.00 per year or $49.00 out of county. Periodicals postage paid at Perry Florida 32348. POSTMASTER. Send address changes to the TACO TIMES. PO Box 888, Perry, FL 32348. The Taco Times welcomes Letters to the Editor reflecting responsible opinions and views on the new3 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 accompaniedby a phone number for verihcation. We look forward to hearing fromyou! Our address is Perry, Newspapers, Inc., PO. Box 888, Perry, Florida 32348 e-m:il: per-ynews@operry.gulfnet.com Member Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. 'V ^ .^ .. ., u.I .* . : ________________________ _ rLIo III LII conUII L' LUIre e enll discussing it with them. If this is how you feel then please change your website so as to not mislead anyone as to here yo.u stand because your actions clearly .contradict your statements. .According to. your website, Mayor Feagle. you believe "We must ha\e a fair and equal participation in our recreation programs. Teams must be selected fairly and favoritism must be eliminated from the process. The program must have a high degree of professionalism. Statistics must be kept and they. should be consistent and accurate. The. program should be tailored to emphasize character, sense of team and personal discipline. We must encourage community leaders young and old to actively participate in the programs. We need a revival in recreation and I will work with the city council arid the county commission to insure that the 'program will meet the needs of the community and ,", lease see page 3 04) *0 U - GWO GPM 9A I I L do 'simF-"OPa 1 Midweek Muddle La cucaracha I was casually pushing my grocery cart down the detergent aisle when I noticed- various insect sprays and one product in particular which declared that it was "new and improved." What caught my eye was not the silver packaging, but the Spanish advertising. I turned the box over to see if the English side just hadn't found.the light of day, but- both sides were dominated by, Spanish advertising. That's when I saw it. "La Cucaracha." When ,I was young and foolish, I took Spanish from a woman who 'was contagiously enthusiastic about the language. She had charts and, songs, and clothes which told of her allegiance to Spain. Mrs. ,Hartley was politely called "unique" by other adults, but I always' found her to be refreshing. If'you're going ,to teach, ypu' ought to be passionate about it,, and' she w-as. She waltzed through class singing songs 'in Spanish, addressed all her students with genuine international joy, .and even chastised them in Spanish. I-remember a, particularly hopeless bby who turned to me, after getting her evil eye and Spanish admonition to ask, "What did she say was gonna happen to me?" I said nothing. :I didn't need his attention and I didn't want her Spanish.damnation. either, so i. remained mute--a skill I mastered only briefly, and .have had difficulty passing along to either' of my children. At this time in the Wonder Years segment of my life, Speedy Gonzales was the most influential Hispanic mouse around. Regardless of your age or dignity, you had tb love Speedy Gonzales. And Mrs. Hartley, recognizing his sex appeal, determined that the class should. learn to write and sing all three verses of "La Cucaracha," which was, of course, Speedy's theme song. So this weekend, in the grocery store, I stood before the insecticides and tried to remember the verses to "La Cucaracha." "....porque le falta, porque no tiene...." I was saying to myself when someone in a corporate vest stopped me. "Do you need some help?" she asked. "No, I'm just playing," I said, motioning for her to move on as I tried to finish the verse, "una pata para andar...." She eyed me curiously, as people did Mrs. ,Hartley throughout her teaching career.' Then the clerk left me alone with the roach traps and a Spanish message to all the people with a cucaracha in their house. I had to wonder: given the people in our country who struggle with simple English (and I include myself in that By SUSAN H. LINCOLN category), do we fully expect them to understand the advertising for this product? Yes, there ias a picture of a roach so even illiteracy wasn't a big hurdle, but if you want to know how many traps are in the box, you must speak the language. That's when I began counting in Spanish, and this was difficult, for I took few years of French but only one semester Sof Spanish. That's when the manager came by. "Do youpneed help?" he said. No, I said, putting the product back. ,"I was just re-living my past." He smiled and surely wondered what.roaches had to do with my past. Thoughts of Speedy and Mrs. Hartley and cucarachas. swirled in my head as I returned to the office. Our classified advertising manager was in the midst of a telephone call which had furrowed his brow. He put the caller on hold. "She wants to speak to someone in Spanish," he said. "Thii is not the United Nations," I told him. "It's a small newspaper.' Give her to the publisher-he took Spanish in college. I can't even remember the, three verses of 'La Cucaracha.'" "I'm not talking to her," the.publisher said; sometimes he's difficult that way. SVe recommended another avenue for the caller, but I couldn't move on without recalling the night I was working late at this very same newspaper, and the phone rang. I answered with "Perry Newspapers," and the, caller said, "Yes, I want two beef burritos,' a soft taco, two orders of....." andI interrupted. "This'.is the newspaper," I said. "You have the wrong number." "I thought this was Taco Time," said she. "It's the Taco Times," said I, "a regional abbreviation of Taylor and County which I would have never thought of, but I have inherited....we don't sell food. We sell newspapers. I'm sorry for the confusion." She was here with her husband, who was installing the gas pipeline, and said she would share the story with others who would surely be calling. "We've been wanting tacos all day long," she said. Another friend has noticed advertisements for this chain of taco restaurants, Taco Time, on a football scoreboard. If you call them, you can get' a burrito without anybody trying to sell you a newspaper subscription. So maybe they thought that anyone who naimes'a newspaper Taco, would logically have someone else who speaks Spanish on its staff. And a: few cucarachas? Not.us.: We even killed Speedy Gonzalez. A-2 The Taco Times February 2, 2005 ~_-. "T-3f~"""s~~ i I .?- ~:~ :~ ) ' i i.: ,r i A-3 The. Taco Times February 2, 2005 Committee asked: 'Fill the baseball fields or fill the Booking Desk?' MAYOR Continued from page 2 our children." I have to ask. How many games have you been to in the past year, two years, three years? As a community leader what has been your participation in the program? I have been involved with my children as a parent and coach for the past four years and I have yet to see you at a game or helping with a team or doing anything to revive recreation. Your vote from the Jan. 25 council meeting clearly shows you are not interested in pursuing the issues that you say BASH Continued from page 2 develop a cost and repair baseball dad attacked th about the state of baseba city and what the city wa to do about the poor facilities. It was ironic baseball dad did not at sitting county commission not fulfilling their pro improve baseball and w choose to move soccer baseball. Instead, he bla city and questioned priorities. He couldn't be city was participating in Memorial Park project an have a plan for baseba mayor reminded this base that until tonight, the c was to utilize the baseball facilities at the complex. It's unfortunate county has left baseball their short-term plan. reluctance to work op address all of the current recreation indicates they interested in preserving than dealing with present Ms. Emily Ketri Championing the disman city recreation. She may .reconsider giving Pace field to the school board. may need it for baseball. - At this well prepare bashing, the participan you support and have posted on your website. You have agreed in previous meetings that there are issues that the recreation department needs to address. At the Jan. 25 meetirig referring to the city you stated, "I think we should keep recreation. We've done a good job." However at the Jan. 27 joint meeting with the city and county representatives that have agreed to be on a committee to discuss recreation you continually apologized for the poor conditions of the fields and the lack of funds and support the city has set aside for recreation. You even stated that the city has not allocated money for effective in deflecting the failures of the past and current county commission. This audience was Plan. A very forgiving of a county e mayor commission that doesn't meet its ill in the commitments and has had little or as going no interest in organized recreation. baseball What's the chance of getting such that this a crowd on any given night? ' tack the Mr. Brown warrants further oners for ridicule because he is the chairman mise to of this committee and he is 'hy they responsible for allowing this ahead of frenzy to proceed. He allowed listed the discussion on many city topics, Their but he was not interested in lievee the opposition to his proposal. He Veterans wanted everyone to support his id didn't new direction. When an 11. The emotionally charged Mr. Jack ball dad Scott tried to voice opposition, ity plan Mr. Brown exercised his authority county's as committee chairman and asked e sports Mr. Scott to take his seat, Given e that the where Mr. Brown allowed this I out of meeting to go, I feel he was rude Their to Mr. Scott. Mr. Brown never tions -to once tried to refocus the direction speeds in of this meeting when the city was are more being bashed.- a dream Mr. Clay Bethea warned the t reality, city that the new soccer fields will ng is need maintenance and the county itling of may have to divert county funds want to from city recreation to pay for it. I baseball wonder once this all shakes out if The city the county contribution to organized sports will reflect their ed city fair share or will they remain ts were negligent in providing adequate improvements to the baseball fields over the past several years because you thought the sports complex would be built. Are you telling us that the city will no longer maintain these fields once the complex is completed? The intention of the complex is to supplement what the city already has. We all know that the sports complex cannot be built overnight. So do you plan to continue to let the fields be neglected until the complex is completed? You have known that there are issues with the fields, but yoi have not done anything to budget or try to find money to make improvements. When the support for recreation. The voters of Taylor County need to watch how this county commission manages the sports complex. The mony for the soccer complex are in the bank. The remaining $3,000,000 to complete the complex has to come from somewhere and if we.are spending our money'on this project we probably will not be spending recreational dollars in Steinhatchee, the beaches and other parts of the county. Richard Feagle Body sent to medical examiner TRACTOR Continued-from page 1: Officials say that Perryman was "incompatible to life," when they arrived at the scene. Taylor County Fire Rescue Lt. Barney Benton and Fireman Robert Lytle were also on the site, rising a firetruck's wench to right' the tractor. Perryman's body was sent to the State Medical Examiners Office for confirmation as to the cause of death. PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING r. 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We can disagree because we have that right but please don't continue to say two different things depending on the crowd you are with. Also, please remember, we are only concerned citizens and parents who are looking out for the youth of this community. Like one gentleman stated in the Jan. 27 meeting, "you can fill the baseball fields or you can fill the booking desk." Concerned citizen, , parent, & coach Carol Wentworth Assistant state attorney: 'Case not prosecutable' ROWELL Continued from page 1 that he witnessed someone in one truck, firing at the other. When officers, arrived at Walter's home, they report that he brought a gun onto his porch initially, but refused for almost two hours to surrender himself--at one point, making the statement that "somebody's going to die tonight.", Rowell denied this in a written statement for TCSO at the time of the incident, saying that he had been asleep when he was "woke- up by my dogs barking at something in the back yard."' Rowell said he crept outside with his shotgun and attempted to slip out the front door to see who was there, according,to his sworn statement. "When I realized it was law enforcement officers, I carried my gun back to my bedroom and went to the door and-asked them what they wanted. "I invited the officers in or on the porch to talk, holding my hands in the air, but officers jumped up on the porch and came running toward me waving pistols and shouting," Rowell added. Almost two hours later, Taylor County SheriffL. E. "Bummy" Williams and Lf. Audie Towles arrived and defused the situation. No charges have ever been levied against Walter. Phelps said Thursday that FDLE transcripts of tapes recording the incident show,'that as law enforcement surrounded Rowell's home and officers were approaching, Rowell did walk onto his front porch, standing under an overhead light. "In the recording," said Phelps, "you hear (former Deputy) Scott (Albritton) yell 'gun!'--which is a typical warning to his fellow' officers that a gun was present. You then hear running. Rowell yelled who's out there?, but no one answered, because officers didn't have time to identify themselves. "They later identified themselves as law enforcement officers and told him to lay down, but Walter felt he had not done anything wrong and refused to do so. "The officers felt the situation was not secure enough to approach the house because they knew there was a gun somewhere because they had already seen it," he added. Phelps said the case is simply not prosecutable. ... 1 "Both sides are arguable," he said. "Were the officers there legally? Yes," Phelps said. "Did Walter have to come out and lay on the dirt? No. "Did Walter actually do anything wrong? No. "The whole thing comes down Great BRIDAL A REGISTRY to what happened during those first few seconds. We would have to prove criminal intent on Walter's part. "The officers arrived at the house. Walter was standing under a bright light, unable to see who was in his yard. He did, admittedly, have a gun, but officers reacted when they saw it and did not identify themselves immediately. "We would have to prove malice on Walter's part, during that time, and we simply can't do it. "Dale, on the other hand, admitted that he did the shooting- in-the-air to scare thbse people off. This is a dangerous thing,to do, because at some point, that bullet is going to come down with the ,possibility of hitting someone. That's why we decided to bring misdemeanor charges against him," Phelps added. When, contacted Tuesday, Rowell refused comment, except to say that his family had retained an attorney. j Through a spokesman, Williams also refused to comment on the case. ARTWORK Sby Gifts BABY REGISTRY - JACKIE SHELL Sisters' Mercantile S850-838-2021 A A- A" AJ 121 E. Green'St. Closed Mondays A. 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The bride is the daughter of Dr. Debra and Gregory M. Maddox of Tallahassee. The groom's parents are Gary and Sheila Parker, also of Tallahassee. For her wedding, the bride wore a cathedral length gown of white satin and Battenberg lace, embellished with sequins, crystals and pearls. Her gown was fashioned with a halter-top bodice and featured a full, cathedral length trail. The fingertip veil of bridal illusion was held in place by a crown which the bride won with her state title of Little Miss Louisiana Petite when she was eight years old. She carried a cascade of red roses, and wore diamond and pearl earrings, a wedding gift of the groom. Bridesmaids wore floor-length gowns of Christm as red satin and carried nosegays of white roses., Each bridesmaid wore a crystal tiara from one of the pageants the bride won when she was growing up. Cara Edmiston, of Orlando, was maid of honor and bridesmaids included Mary Kristen Kane of Perry, and Nicole Croom of Tallahassee. 'The groom and his attendants wore Tommy Hilfiger tuxedos in basic black with silver and/or red accents. Best man for the ceremony was Gary Parker, father of the groom. Groomsmen included Bill Miller and Russell Wood of Tallahassee. Mike Croom, of Tallahassee and Stein Michael Glenn, brother of the bride of Perry, were ushers. Zane Glenn, also of Perry, 5-year-old nephew of the bride, served as ringbearer. Guests were invited into the. Golden Eagle ballroom for a luncheon buffet and dance. The couple was escorted from the reception by limousine to the Tallahassee Regional Airport for a honeymoon trip to Las Vegas, Nev. Sabols celebrate 60th anniversary ..with dinner for family & friends ~~ Michael and Alberta Sabol of Perry will celebrate their 60th' wedding anniversary on Feb. 8. To mark the special occasion, an invitation-only dinner for family and friends is being hosted --by their children, Dona Grzybek of Buffalo, N.Y., Michael Sabol III and Beverly Jones, both of Perry. I The Sabols were married in Church of Christ, and lived'for :M J. many years in Buffalo, N.Y., retiring to Perry 20 years ago. :.-..--.------ They have eight .grandchildren J and six great grandchildren. The Sabols are members of Blue Creek Michael and Alberta Sabol approach landmark anniversary, Baptist Church at Keaton Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Hugh Parker Slots available on upcoming senior cruise Due to cancellations, the 2005 parent-sponsored senior cruise has openings for students and a chaperone. For more information, contact Kim Eastman at 584-8905 or Tammy Sands at 584-4794. .' ' January begs for exercise Linda Gunter was the. "tour guide" for Beta Sigma Phi. sorority when members visited: her: fitness center, New Dimensions, on Jan. 20. Presenting a lesson bn fitness and. healthy lifestyles, Gunter -encouraged hands-on participation. 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N Poo$ 0 g The children's contest will be held on Saturday.during the music festival. Time willibe announced at a later date "e 1st place- $50 2nd place $25 Forms can be picked up at the Perry Elks Lodge No. 1851. Club (850) 584-2,541 Lodge (850) 223-3952 Webpage http://www.geocities.com/bpoel 851/Festival.htm S Deadline for entry forms and fees is Feb. 1, 2005. S The contestant with the highest total score will be the winner. The decision of the Judges is final :Shuttle service is available for Taylor veterans Transportation to Lake City Veterans Medical, Center .is available for local veterans everv Tuesday, leaving at 7:30 a.m. with return service that afternoon. A connection ser ice to' Gainesville Veterans Medical Center is offered from Lake City. For resoer actions, contact the Taylor County Veterans Service Office at 838-3519, Reservations must be confirmed by Monday afternoon for the Tuesday service. ,. . i t Happy 19th Birthday to my "bestus" sister ATEASA February 6, 2005 Love, Your Family, Princess, Chelsea, Mom & Derrick ... ,: ; -. I4 I .., :,, -, i, li l!l Cv:!! a'4 V? 4 Swee&eat Specito Call or come by and check out our Monthly Tanning Choose e you Spray Tans t ae yoa Shampoo, Cut & Style yout e vaenWt Spa Manicure & Pedicure loteve"t European F Day of Beauty Hot New E / S 'acials Package Entevt in ee Enter t 0usnoo3annrg Free(ut 3ulbs! Drawing to be held'on Feb. 14 Appea'acwe Fitu* Tau Eaay, Inc. 302 E. Hampton Springs Ave. Perry, Fl. 32347 850-584-4323 Owners No Appointments to Tan Hair Speci ;heila Lynn \ alk-ins!Welcome Sarah Bo Kiki Puhl Mon. 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You have black children who will be denied access to the fields," Feagle said. S "I want to address that issue because.I've heard it several times this week. How do they get here now? The (ball) fields are already across Highway 19. The sports complex is not just for people in the city limits, but also residents in Shady Grove, Keaton' Beach...all across the county," Gunter said. Addressing the pared down version bf Phase I construction of the sports complex, County Engineer Kenneth Dudley said, "we started looking at what sport lacked facilities...if we just limit Sthe scope to the front portion of the design, we'll put in soccer fields that can also be used for S. flag football and practice fields. The only sport not out there then is baseball." "So where is the money coming from for the sports complex?" Feagle said. "That's a question for the board of county commissioners. We have asked the city if it wants to Sparticipate.;,if not, we'll come up , :with that money. We are going Forward with the sports complex," Brown reiterated. "I think we can build this . section--which will include a paved parking lot for 190 . vehicles, three regulation soccer fields...that immediately helps soccer. We'll put in two picnic Stables, a children's : Splayground...right now the city doesn't have facilities for flag' football...these fields could be used for that...and I think we can do it for $1.3 million r , County Manager ` udy'' Humphries said. Dudley added that the'Rails to Trails program will tie-in all. downtown city parks to th6e.I sports complex with pedestrian traffic. "But besides ballfields and soccer fields, we also have to address boat ramps, recreation facilities at Steinhatchee, Shady Grove...recreation all around the county. Unless we do a combined (recreation) department we would be duplicating services," Brown, ' said. "When are we going to upgrade the baseball facilities in this county? What.is being done on, upgrading the current facilities? Right now we have 29 teams , sharing fohr fields,"' longtime coach Reggie Wentworth asked ' the committee. "The city has $5 million (planned) in capital. improvements,. but I didn't see any baseball field:. improvements in the plan. What we don't want to do is take away money and piece it out to baseball fields," , Brown said. ., 'Then how do all these other cities around us get sport complexes built?" Wentworth said. "Those cities are all maxed out at 10 mils 'and qualify for more grants.We're not at 10 mils and no one here wants to raise taxes," Gunter said. "Then you have to ask yourself if you want to fill up ballfields or the booking desk," Wentworth said. "I'm the first to say the city has, failed to offer minimum majority satisfaction. But our reserves are already allocated to extend sewer lines and for the new spray field," Ketring said. "We're trying to put together long-range plans to meet the needs of all recreation," Brown said. turning to Feagle and asking "somebody from the city to come up with a written draft for , us to consider." "I thought that's why we were here, to talk about recreation," she responded. "We're listening and asking for input. We're not here to argue, but we want to find common ground," Brown said. "That's why we need a joint effort document saying what the city-county will and will not do. We need to put pen to 'paper...but, working together does ;iOt i.lean taking money raised for the sports complex and upgrading city facilities," he continued. "Frankly, I'm taken aback that the (draft) document was made into something divisive because it's a draft...if you wanted to take it and change every place that says 'county' to 'city,' I wouldn't have problem with it...it's a place to start. No one ever said the sports complex would replace city fields. But so far, your only option is 'you give us our money.' We are not here to debate the sports complex. We've already voted and are moving forward with it. The city council never came to us and said think about working together. We read in the newspaper that the city wanted out of recreation," Brown said. Feagle restated her position that she would like to see the city and county working together and suggested that "as a start, let the city continue to run recreation. Let's pool our resources and see how we can run the sports complex and our fields." "That still doesn't address 'countywide recreation," Brown said. Commissioner Clay Bethea, who was in attendance as an audience member, said, "I was quoted as saying if you are going to increase recreation, you're going to have to fund it. Something has to change in recreation. Parents are going to have to'pick up more. But this (interlocal agreement) document has got to be done before we can do anything else." "I think this document was viewed emotionally and not looked at as a draft. It is used in a lot of cities and counties and it works," Brown said. "I didn't come here tonight for the bashing I've gotten. Mr. Gunter, you have taken some cheap shots at the city," Feagle said. 6Mr. Gunter, you have taken some cheap shots at the city. 9 --Mayor Pam Feagle At that point, Brown--who was named chairman of the recreation committee--called for a brief- adjournment. When the meeting reconvened, Gunter stated he would like to go on record as "being deeply offended by being called a liar by the city mayor. You heard her, Jack. This is-not'the way for two bodies to come together and work for our children." "I did not call you a liar...I said that you need to tell the truth when you speak," Feagle said of the conversion which took place as the three sat at the podium during the adjournment. The committee then attempted to go through the "draft" interlocal agreement paragraph by paragraph, with discussion coming to a halt as Feagle suggested turning the issue over to County Manager (Buddy) Humphries and City Manager Bill Brynes for their consideration. "I'd like to see us turn this over to them and have them come up with some options they can bring back to this committee," she said. "We can come up with a'plan, but I don't know if it's one elected officials will like," Brynes said. "Jack brought an option to the table, which is more than anyone else did," Gunter said. "I say we draw a line in the sand and more forward," Brown said. By consensus, the four representatives turned the issue over to the two administrators. Brynes closed the meeting with one parting comment, "don't shoot the messenger" he said of the plan that would be brought back to them. Not settled was what direction the city would take in seeing to needed repairs and upgrades to its current facilities. 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"A winning record with the inexperienced group of girls we Football banI had this year was a great season. We knew we could win some The Taylor County Touchdown Games but the girls improved so Club will beholding its annual much throughout the season, plus, football banquet on Saturday, Feb. They did not like to lose," Head 5 at 7 p.m. in the high school -Coach Dale Brewer said. gymnatorium. Brewer said tying Lake City late All jayvee and varsity football ,in the season was a big turning players as well as band members point for his-team. will be receiving tickets courtesy S"The team grew up a lot that of the Touchdown Club. the ,iight but unfortunately we only public is also invited to purchase had two games left and we won tickets at the door. -both impressively," he said. Tickets are $10 for adults and 'Pitching machine' tryouts set for Feb. 21 and 22nd t The Babe Ruth Baseball 8 and -under pitchingg machine) Rookie JLeague will hold tryouts and : registration Feb. 21 and 22 at 5:30 4p.m. SThe league is for youngsters, ages 7 and 8, as of Aug. 1, 2005. S Players must attend one of the tryout dates and.go through basic baseball fundamentals. All Participants should bring their" |15-under register n : The Babe Ruth Baseball 15 and -under league will hold. tryouts and r'egistraiion March 22 and 23 at S.30 p.m. The league is for youngsters, -.'cs 13 through 15, as of Aug. 1,. Players must attend one of the t r)ou[ dates and go tliroiuh basic hJbaseball fundamentals. All participantss should bring their gloves and come dressed to play ball. Registration will be held at the Norman Park baseball complex on Julia Drive. The fee, is $30 per player. All who register by the appropriate dates w\\'ll be drafted on to a team. For more .information contact the City Recreation Department at S584-3006. lea ni tn gloves and come dressed to play ball. Registration will be held at the Loughridge Park Field on Hwy. 98. The.fee is $30 per player. All who register by the appropriate dates will be drafted on to a team. For more information contact the City Recreation Department at 584-3006. T-ball league sets isgn up Feb. 21-2 SRegistration for the 5 and 6- as of August 1, 2005. The fe year-old T-ball league will be held $30per player February 21-24 at 5:30? p n at the jNorman Park sprti ,':mple. on For more information. cot ."lia Dri.e the Cit\ Recreation Departme Y young s, er mnust be ages 5 or 6 584-3006. Turkey ban( . The. Yellow Pine Drummers, Perry's chapter of the National \. ild Turkei Federation, will hold tits 7th annual hunting heritage banquet Feb. 19 at the Perry Elks Lodge. SDoors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner being served at 6 p.m. During the banquet there will be e is ntact nt at quet Feb. 19 gun raffles, a silent auction and a hunting equipment auction. Banquet'tickets., along ith gun- of-the-year and Jake gun-of-the- year tickets will be sold prior to the day of the banquet. For more information, contact Doug Bowden at 584-9185 or Becky Strickland at 584-5293. -I Q a.f. 3Celeb era ing Ka rate 3.0Y.... . IKds i 4 1 0.5 iri pfrln ITT.r. 5 3 rr )6 pm I Adulls 78 pmi (E.' cutLi.ll' 12 I 0-1 Ofl.pmi TUESDAY & THURSDAY 1: S1'1 .," ,,- ..t.. i ,'' 7 ,-': ; .v c 7 .' 124 S. Jefferson St. Jimmy Bowden. Instructor 838-3656 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City Council v their February 8, 2005, City regular sess persons interested in taking over the City program. The meeting will be held in the City at 224 S. 'Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida an You can contact the City Manager at 584-716 William E. Brynes City Manager I_ ^ I ' I with 15 goals and six assists. Cindy Wilson booted six goals with five assists while Jordan quet Saturday $5 for students. Barbecue chicken and all the fixings will be served. 12-under kids set tryouts for Feb. 14 and 15 The Babe Ruth Baseball 12 and under Bambino Major League will hold tryouts and registration February 14 and 15 at 5:30 p.m. The league is for youngsters, ages 11 and 12, as of August 1, 2005. Players must attend one of the tryout dates and go through basic baseball fundamentals. All participants should bring their gloves and come dressed to play ball. Registration will be held at the. Norman Park baseball complex on Julia Drive. The fee is $30 per player. All who register by the appropriate dates will be drafted. on to a team. For more information contact the City Recreation Department at 584-3006. Registration for the girls softball league will be held' February 21-24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Norman Park sports complex on Julia Drive. Youngsters must be ages 9-13 as of August 1, 2005. The fee is 3 per player. .. :. ,, For more information, contact the City Recreation Department at 584-3006. Williams had four goals. Others scoring for TCMS included Courtney Brown with two goals; Hayden Barton with one goal and two assists, Courteney Mincy with one -goal and one assist, Lakeidra Tumblin and Ashleigh Frostick with one goal each and Toni Craighead with an assist. "These girls 'really worked hard all season and at the end, they finally caught on to what we were trying to accomplish and played really well. It's a shame the season ended when it did but it puts us in good shape for next year," Brewer said. Tryouts for 10-under league Feb. 16,17 The Babe Ruth Baseball 10 and under Bambino Minor League will hold tryouts and registration February 16 and 17 at 5:30 p:m. The league is for youngsters,' ages 9 and 10, as of August 1, 2005.. Players must attend one of the tryout dates and go through basic baseball fundamentals. All' participants should bring their gloves and come dressed to play ball. Registration will be held at the Norman Park baseball complex on Julia Drive. The fee is $30 per player. All who register by the appropriate dates will be drafted !on to a team. For more information contact the City Recreation Department at 584-3006. The Taco Times & Perry News-Herald makes great scrapbook memories for the athletes in your family! -Bible Answers Continuedfrom January12 \ hat about the 4th commandment? It does seem kind of odd to say 9 out of 10 commandments are still binding but one of them isn't. If God never changes, why would His law change? (Malachi 3:6) Consider these: The 10 commandments were written in stone, not on a scroll or cyberspace. Commandment #4 tells us to rememberr". Nowhere in the Bible does God say that the 7h day of the week is not holy any more. Jesus said that the Sabbath was made for man not man for the Sabbath. So enjoy what God has given you. Have a question hat you would like to have the Bible answer? Please send itto Bible A.nsers PO 312. Per-', FL 32348. CLASSIFIED! Small Ads... BIG DEALS I .1 - :- Goodbqe to Linda Strickland Linda was my good friend and I want to let everyone know what a good friend she was. When she was first sick, I called her to see how she was and talked to her. I asked her what was going on--you cannot be sick. I sent flowers to her, since I was not able to go and visit her at the hospital. I had had my first grandchild and was seeing him. Thank God she saw him in pictures before she left us. When I was on my way to see my grandson, I called the hospital to talk to Linda but the nurse said I couldn't talk to her; that there was an emergency. I realized something bad was happening- that'was when she went into a coma. I was glad I did not see Linda suffering. In my mind, I want to remember Linda happy and with her peculiar strong laugh. She was:always well-dressed and had her makeup just so. The last Saturday I worked with Linda, I told her her hair looked different and that I liked it and asked her what she did different to it. When I went to the funeral home, I was afraid to see her. But my good friend, Jaime, told me you should see her--she looks so good. So I went and saw her, but I felt like I was dying, too. It was worse when I saw one of her best friends, Tom. Linda, you are not with us any more, but I will remember, you always. I am sure you are with God because you were an excellent person,'special mother and a good friend to me and to many others. N LINDA, REST IN PEACE Your friend, Cesar Hidalgo - . "''...:'$' 7- WATERS CPA GROUP, P.A. A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION COlMMITTED TO E\CELLEAZ E THRO(G "H I\TE\ i Tw .{' Efirl.JE.' E TAX PREPARATION INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES FINANCIAL PLANNING AUDITS AND REVIEW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND COMPUTER CONSULTING QUICKBOOKS PROAD\1SOR 1012 SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET PERRY. FLORIDA 323 q8- TELEPHONE: 584--i38 FA,: 584-4'95 OLDE'.I.AR FLC: 'RID.I 3th TELE i'HP HN: 1 -813-S'S) N E: *\.\%''AT LR SC PAG RC-)L P (It-. I i4~f'; -e~-~..~ ;-; gwA" V Softball signup ext month starts Feb. 21 vill receive proposals at .ion meeting from any of Perry Adult Softball Council Meeting Room d begins at 5:30 p. m. 1 for further information. Pam Feagle Mayor SPORTS PAGE I 1. 0 1 I II 'e I -- l-A 3 Religion g9on A-7 The Taco Times February 2, 2005 '40 Days of Purpose' kicks off Saturday at 5 y p '40 Days' kicks off Saturday; all invited! The invitation has been extended: "Come Saturday for the inspirational kick-off event for the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign!" That message, from Pastor.Larry D. Neal and the congregation of First Presbyterian Church, includes an overview of the next 40 days. "We invite you to come for dinner in our fellowship hall this Saturday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. (310 Plantation Road). This time of food and fellowship will be followed by a kick-off in the sanctuary at 6:15 p.m., including a motivational life message from Rick Warren (who wrote the book), and songs of worship especially for this campaign," said Neal. After Saturday's kick-off, the six-week spiritual growth campaign is structured to answer the question, "'What on earth am I here for?" Sunday worship will be devoted to this topic, as will small group Bible studies being held throughout the community. Those participating will be presented with a copy of the best-selling book and reminded, "There is no better investment of your time in this next 40 days. Imagine the impact: on our community if we were all committed to living out God's purposes for our lives.". For more information, or to be included in a small group, please contact the church office at 584-3826. "But most importantly, just come and be with us on Saturday," said Neal. "We welcome you as we begin this great spiritual journey together." Soup Kitchen opens Saturday Christian Tabernacle, located at 435 Warner Ave., will open a pantry and clothes closet this Saturday, Feb. 5. The "PAC," as it will be called, will be opened from 12 noon until 1 p.m. on the first Saturdhy of each month at the fellowship hall., Free hot meals will be served promptly at noon, followed by a clothes distribution at the close of the hour. All meals-must'be, eaten on the premises except for special orders to be delivered to the sick and shut-in. Entertainment will be provided during the meal. Pastor Chester Demps commented, "I am.very excited about this' program because it's an extension of community services that have been provided for the past 15 ears, and it is the overall vision of Christian Tabernacle, to reach the un-churched." All persons, regardless of race or economic status, are welcome at the PAC (Pantry And Closet)... S Ukrainian Singers return to Steinhatchee Fellowship Baptist Church in Steinhatchee will host the "Ark Singers" on Thursday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. The "Ark Singers" are from Donetsk. Ukraine, and were raised in the "epoch of afheism" in the former Soviet W ..e ab..tGds ,purpos ef o l 3826 CARPET *CARPETS WOOD FLOORS Carpet * VINYL BINDING Travel *CERAMIC CUSTOM DESIGNED Trailers, REPAIRS AREA RUGS Campers 203 E. Drew St. ia.:,o .s, Rc,.Aoc s.ac.ai & Boats Hours: Mon. Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-12 James Musslewhile, owner Licensed & Insured Via MC AmE' OFFIC:584-776 HME 58-227 AVAILABLE I Union. A love offering will be taken for the singers who say that conditions in their country are now "favorable" to the sharing of the gospel. The public is invited; the .church is located at the corner of Highway 51 and First Avenue South. Monthly sing is Saturday The Perry First Church of God on Highway 221 North is having its monthly sing on Saturday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. The New Horizons, with Roger and Norma Quick, will perform. Snacks will be served at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. Bible study scheduled for Wednesdays Pastor Ray Chandler has scheduled a special Bible study with the Rev. Roy Hardin teaching, beginning this Wednesday, Feb. 2, at the Church of God of Prophecy located on North Jefferson Street. The study will deal with the topic, "Strengthening The Inner Man," and is designed to enable SInl. svin ,, Memory of DonnaRister 1963 -2003 Missino you P.S. Girls, there are holes in the walls of Heaven...Momma's watching overyou' , now/and we are too. Clenda, Lisa, Sadie, Linda, Renee, Margeret L Ruby WE 0, I, 4 l'lE'-li'U .1 I'i In Loving Memory of My Aunt Mrs. Ida Bell Conley March 24,1910- Jan. 17, 2004 Come With Me The Lord saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be,. So He put His arms around you And whispered, "Come with me." With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer And saw you fade away, Although we loved you 'dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped. beating, . A beautiful smile at rest, God broke our lihtis to " prove He only takes the best. I Miss You! Ann Christians to understand the struggle and .conflict of the spiritual mind versus the carnal mind. Other studies will include the importance of the conscience, the influence of the conscience upon decisions and .convictions, how the heart affects behavior and conduct, and relationships. Hardin is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and has pastored churches for the past 40 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian ministry, an A.A. degree in social science, and a certified Master's teaching degree. He has also written several Bible studies. Pastor Chandler invites the public to attend these special studies each Wednesday at 7 p.m. U- (352) 498-7001 Cross City Dental, PA Stephen M. Henry DMD David R. Schneck DMD New Patients Welcome whiter brighter whitening in al 117 NE Hwy. 351 Cross City, Fl. bout an hour Pec0f id. I t potet* oures6at. A F QUgE I *N VHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? YOU ARE NOT AN ACCIDENT! You were created by God for five purposes, and until you understand them, life will not make sense. Over 10,000 churches nationwide are participating in a spiritual journey called 40 Days of Purpose. Over the course of 40 Days, we'll explore God's amazing plan for you--both here and now, and for eternity. Knowing God's purpose for creating you will reduce your stress, focus your,energy, simplify your decisions, give new meaning to your life,'and, most importantly, prepare you for eternity. BEGINNING SOON IN A HOME NEAR YOU! You're invited to enjoy this important series in a comfortable home setting in your neighborhood. Each of the six weekly video lessons is led by Pastor Rick Warren. By participating in a 40 Days of Purpose group, you'll receive a free copy of The Purpose Driven-Life and a personal study guide. We invite you to join us--there's no cost or commitment to participate. Discover God'spurpose for you! Join us for,.. 4 DAYSOF PURPOSE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 310 PLANTATION ROAD PERRY, FLORIDA 850-584-3826 "Make sure you're not missing the point of your life-read this book! The Purpose Driven Life will guide you to greatness- through living the Great Com- mandment and the Great Commission." BILLY GRAHAM AND FRANKLIN GRAHAM "Destined to be a classic...Timeless, profound, compelling, this is the book all been waiting for!" and we've BRUCE WILKINSON AUTHOR, THE PRAYER OFJABEZ. PurposeDrivei NOTICE Annual Meeting of Taylor Coastal Utilities Thursday, February 3, 2005 7:00 p.m. Blue Creek Baptist Church At the beaches Welcome by President Floyd Ford Introduction of Directors and Staff .' Business Meeting General Discussion of Taylor Coastal Utilities Operation and an Update on the Sewer System Round Table Question and Answer Period Dessert, Coffee and Door Prizes - I MEW Expression of Love... relieves unnecessary emotions and financial burdens for your loved ones. Eliminates Emotional Overspending... Decisions are made calmly, together w I ithout emotion or urgency of time. A-8 The Taco Times February 2,2005 Obituaries :,, . Mary Missouri Andrews Mary Missouri Andrews, a homemaker,. 98, died Jan. 30, 2005, at Doctors'-Memorial Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Taylor County. Mrs. Andrews was a member of Boyd New Life Methodist Church and served as a trustee of the church, Women's Society of Christian Service at the churcli and helped with Vacation Bible School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Washington Andrews, and two daughters, Julia Ann Lundy and Sharon Simon. Survivors include: a son, Huibert Andrews, and a daughter, Sarah Jo Faircloth, both of Perry; seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; one step- grandchild; and a host of nieces and: nephews. F-uneral services will be held today, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. at Boyd New Life Methodist Church with the Rev. Wallace Holmes and the Rev. David Taunton officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah Cemetery. .Family members received friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, lhich is in charge of the arrangements. SLouise Thames S Williams Louise Thames Williams, 86, ded Jan. 30, 2005, at Doctors' Memorial Hospital in Perry. -A native of Washington County, she moved to Perry from Chipley 40 years ago. She was a member of First Baptist Church ald was the owner of two beauty shops in Perry and Chipley. Mrs. Williams was preceded in- death by her parents; her :husband, Roy Williams; three sisters, Essie Carter, Verna Singletary and Evelyn Hobbs; one brother, Albert Thames;. two step-daughters, Sara Jo Walton and Sonjia Ann Johnson. Survivors 'include:' one step- son, Wayne Williams, and a step-daughter, Tabatha Pope, both of South Florida; a sister, Mary Zagorski of Mexico Beach; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held today, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. at Glennwood Cemetery in Chipley with Glenn Baker officiating. Family members received friends Tuesday from 5 until 7 p.m. at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Bryan W. McRory Bryan W. McRory, a welder, 60, died Jan. 27; 2005, in Tallahassee. A native of Cairo, Ga., Mr. McRory moved from Tampa to Perry where he had lived the past 28 years. He was a member of New Home Baptist Church, owner/operator of Bryan McRory Spindle Repair and was a member of the Big Bend Fox Pen Hunters Association. Survivors include: his wife of 31 years, Diana (Bitner) McRory of' Perry; a son, Stephen R. McRory of Tampa; four daughters, Diedra Newman, Dana Drawdy, Dustie Gray and Dara McRory, all of Perry; two brothers, Walter "Hall" McRory and Thomas "Jerry" McRory, both of Tampa; six grandchildren, Emily Newman, Teresa Newman, Jayse Simpson, Owen Drawdy, Maddie Drawdy and Canyon Gray; and a host'of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 29, at 4 p.m. at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home with Jay Black officiating. A private family burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Family members received friends Friday from 6 until 9 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, which was in charge of the arrangements. Henry Stokes Jr. Henry Stokes Jr., 45, a Taylor County native and construction worker of Canton, N.C., died Jan. 28, 2005. Survivors include: his father, Henry Stokes Sr. of Atlanta, Ga.; his mother, Patricia Fury of California; one son, Eric Stokes of Perry;. one daughter, Dana Shiver of Perry; one sister, Mary Ann Nugent of Danville, Calif.; one brother, William J. Stokes of Montgomery, Texas; and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be held today, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery with Beggs Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Car & Truck Motors Clutches Transmissions Brakes (hubs & rotors) Automotive Electrical Window Motors Door Locks Brake Lights Head Lights Car Audio System Installation "New to Perry" AFFORDABLE I. Commercial Residentiall REKEY & LOCKOUT SPECIALIST All types of locks installed & serviced Cellular equipped immediate response 24-hour mobile service Emergency Lockout Service Keys Made Locks Rekeyed Deaad Bolts Installed 850.584.7334 TIMBERLAND FORD SService Specials ^AAAAAAAA^ ^ COUPON COUPON a, COUPON I ..I I DIESEL Lube, Oil & Filter Change I Includes: up to 15 qts. 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Plus tax, tag, title fees down, cash or trade With approved credit 5.9%. M $10,995 $8,995 5 $5,995 $8995 --- ------- K IPlqSSI ~I I I III I i It ~r~s~as~ 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 group who 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 noon 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. 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. SHome 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.,' Fores Cnlpiiai 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 Kealon Beach Hot Dog Sland . Kiwanis Club: Wednesdays noon, Jcvce's MainSlreel Cale La Leche League International 2nd Wed 10 30 a m. Taylor County Public Library;. Lady Elks: second Thurs.. 8 pm, Elks Lodge; Main Street Perry: First Monday of each monlh Perry!Taylor County Chamber of Commerce at noon - Mothers of Pre-Schoolers: first and third Fri Call 584-3826 Muskogee Creek Indian Nation: 2nd and 4h Sal. 7 p m Tribal grounds. Lyman Hendry Road Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe: Oak Hill Village or Woods Creek Road, 1st Sal , Narcotics Anonymous: Wednesdays; 8 pm at 1260 W. Hwy 98 at Serenity House dirt road across from BP Stalonl These are open meetings to those inlerleed in addiction Call 223-0036. NAACP: 2nd Sun, 6 p.m., 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. P'. erry Garden Club: Palmetto'Circle, 2nd Mon., 7p m, Pine Tree Circle, third Wed., 10 am. Perry Elks Lodge: Tues., 8 p.m. Perry Lodge #187: 1st, 3rd Wed.; 7 p.m., Masonic Hall. SPerry Lodge 123, F&AM, first and third Monday nights, 7:30 p.m. Perry Woman's Club. 2nd Wed., noon (Sept. May; subject to change). Perry Shrine Club: 4th Thurs., 7 p.m. (club house on Courtney Road) Planning Board: lst.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 tstanaland@yahoo.com or call 584-8815. Rotary Club: Tuees., noon at B. J.'s Downtown-Cafe. School Board: 1st and 3rd Tues.,,7 p.m. SHARE distribution: 4th Sat., 10 a.n. Social Security: represenlatives. 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.; 223-0393. Taylor Coastal Water and Sewer: 3rd Wed. at 18820 Beach Road, 5p.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 Cbrral. 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. atChamber., Taylor County Horseman's Association Horse Show: 2nd Sat:, 10 :a.m. Arena located on Bishop Blvd. Taylor County Soil & Water Board: 4th Mon., 7 p.m., Chaparral Steakhouse, Vogue XllI: first Mon., 7:30 p.m. (Call 584-2404 VFW Post #9225: 2nd Tues., 7 p.m. (American Legion building). Community By BOB CHILDS Kiwanis publicist Pam Grigg, director of the Ta lor County Library, was guest speaker at the Jan. 19 meeting of the PerrN Kiwanis Club, outlining many of its new offerings and innovations now available.to the public The speaker pointed out that libraries have changed 'from the traditional book and periodical storage facility to centers which utilize most of the noder devices now available in the quest for information as well as recreational reading. She mentioned that experience has proven libraries to be valuable assets in any community, citing a Study which shows that it's value to the community is over six dollars for every dollar spen t or -rr nsTinrenance. Grigg. who holds a Masters degree in library science and has been director at the library for 10 months, explained that its operational budget is approximately $300,0100 a year with a fifth of this amount being used for the purchase of print material. She stated that the facility employs six people on a full-time basis and three people part-time (20 hours a week or less), adding that volunteers would be welcomed.. The speaker emphasized that computers now play an important part in library offerings, adding' that the local facility is equipped with 15 PC!s, which are well- utilized and mentioned that help is available for the "neophyte" who would like to be able to use this equipment, but is limited in the, expertise. She mentioned se' eral programs now being offered to the public, one being the Florida Electronic Library, a tool in which the participant, can access information, 24 hours a day, from the privacy of one's home or wherever he or she uses the internet. She added-that this is a gateway to select internet resources for such subjects ,s current events. business, health issues. homework help. finding full-text articles, Florida history Sand more.. Another program cited by Grigg is the On-line Book Club, a service which allows the participaftt to review current books of all descriptions on one's own e-mail. She explained that;' upon joining the program. .the reader will begin receiving a portion of chapters :\ihich will take about five minutes to read, .then after reading two of three needy c North Florida Community College announced that Mary Ann Wheeler, dean ot enrollment services, will work with. other community college' professionals on a program aimed at increasing aid opportunitiesto low-income students. Chancellor, J. David Armstrong Jr., leader of the Florida community college 'system, appointed Wheeler to the steering committee which will develop and put into practice a plan for Florida in February 2006. 'College Goal Sunday is a program to help 'low-income families and first-generation college students complete the federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is the first step in applying for and securing financial aid to attend college. chapters from the book, the participant can decide if he or she may want to check the book out of the library. She added. that there is no charge for participating in the book club and all one needs is to furnish his or her e-mail address to get started. An ,.unusual service. now available at the library is access to the well-known (to mechanics and do-it-yourselfers) Cliilton's Auto Repair Reference Center. According to the speaker, this is a database that includes automotive repair information on most manufacturers of domestic and imported ehicle- ' She mentioned that detailed .information is ti\en for over 25.i000 vehicles from 1954 to the present with over 100,000 factory drawings and step-bN-step :photographs including wiring diagrams and ser c ic bulletins and she added that this serve ice is particularly \ valuable .for the experienced mechanic as Well as the less highly-trained. Grigg closed b\ stating that. if one has not stopped by the library lately, it would be enlightening to do so and at least take the time to renew one's card and consider taking advantage of the many offerings available. Akerman pens novel, 'King of the Crackers' Joe A. Akerman, retired history instructor from North Florida Community College, and his son Mark Akerman. have joined forces to research and w rite the definitive biography of Florida's first and foremost cattlemann, 'Jacob Summerlin' Jr. "Jacob Summerlin: King of the Crackers" has garnered praise as a "remarkable achievement in biographical writing" and a "valuable contribution to Florida history." The book is published by the Florida.Historical Society Press. Jake Summerlin was a cattle baron, philanthropist, successful merchant, exporter, war veteran, peacemaker and "King of. the Crackers" who lived during the exciting Florida frontier years of the middle and late 1800s. He declared of himself. "I am nothing' under the sun but a native-born sun baked old Florida Cracker." In the book's acknowledgements the Akermans heap praise on the NFCC librar-y: Sheila. Hiss, director, and staff: Kathy Sale, Kathy Smith, Kay Boatright, Marie Waldrop and Linda Brown. They also thank Dr. David Proctor, former instructor, at NFCC. and John Maguire, former vice-president. STim Sanders, county clerk of Madison County, was helpful in tracking down research .on Sumerlin's estate, the authors said. -. Joe Akerman's published works include "Florida, Cowman: A History of Florida Cattle Raising" arid "American Brahman." He is a recipient of the Dorothy Dodd Award:by the Florida Historical Society and serves on the 'Society's board of directors. Joe Akerman still graces the NFCC campus from time to time as an adjunct professor. He resides in Madison with his wife, Princess. Mark Akerman. a native of Madison, and alumnus of NFCC, is a.school administrator. He holds two degrees in history from Appalachian State University and a M.Ed. from Florida A & M. He has researched and.published articles on the Civil War.. He resides with his.wife, Angela. and children, Cole and Emma, in Greensboro. N.C. 1 L L ~:~7;;;r ;r 'i. . .i.i. ~ 4 Joe A. Akerman For more information, contact NFCC College Advancement at 850-973-1,653 or email news@nfcc.edu. The book is available online at www.floridabooks.net or through local bookstores. children The Foundation tor rlorida's Community Colleges and the Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education has accepted a planning grant from the Lumina Foundation for Education to establish the program. Wheeler and other members of the steering committee will select a Sunday afternoon in February 2006 following the Super Bowl and coordinate with volunteer financial aid officers to visit selected local sites. These volunteers offer families and students the opportunity to learn about the financial aid application process and complete the FAFSA at the site. For more information contact Wheeler at 850-973-1605 or email College Advancement at NEWS@nfcc.edu: B-1 The Taco Times February 2, 2005 - -- ]I Wilson tells Rotarians 'Foster kids need Tommy Wilson and Barbara Lytle Tommy Wilson, Tri-County Foster Parent Association president, was the guest speaker at the Perry Rotary Club's Tuesday, Jan. 1.8, meeting. Wilson and the association's treasurer, .Barbara, Lytle, told Rotarians of their current and previous experiences serving as foster parents. The association serves some 120 children in foster care in Taylor, Madison and Jefferson counties, as well as providing support for another 180 children who are currently living in the homes of relatives. Wilson told the group that he became interested in becoming a foster parent after suffering an injury in 1995 and meeting a five- year-old boy who was also in a wheelchair during his rehabilitation. The boy was a victim of a DUI crash that killed his parents and the friendship between the two spurred Wilson to become an advocate for children. The not-for-profit group currently rents space for its "Heartland House 2" and meets once a month in the old Gladys Morse Elementary School building, operated by Taylor County Senior Services. Wilson told the Rotary Club that the group is always searching for clothing, diapers, food, high chairs, etc. to donate to foster .parents and wants to establish a computer lab at the "Heartland House" for foster children to use. The group also hopes to organize field trips for foster kids in the tri-county area and is in need of volunteers to sit with thb foster children during their monthly meetings. The contact individuals for the Tri-County Foster Parents Association are Tommy Wilson (838-2815), Barbara Lytle (584- 2056) and Samantha Ingles (838- 2395). fm Are high gas prices becoming a financial burden? Is daily traffic congestion creating unnecessary stress? Want to help save the environment? Did you'know if you commute to work by walking, carpooling, vanpooling, bus or bicycle, you can save hundreds of dollars each year, while also reducing the problems of traffic, congestion and air pollution. Commuter Services of North Florida facilitates service that help residents explore and adopt commute options. A resident who. commutes to work from Quincy to Tallahassee is. traveling approximately 46. miles round trip. According to AAA, the average cost of driving a car in the southeast in 2005 is 50 cents per mile, which includes the. cost of insurance, depreciation, gas mileage and maintenance. Based on these figures, if a resident carpooled with just one other person, the savings would be $11.50 per day for each person, or $2,875 per year (based on a five- day.work week for 50 weeks). Commuter Services of North Florida helps people form carpbols. They also help people locate and join existing carpools. This service is free and is available to all commuters in the 10-county service area. All a resident needs to do is call 1-800 Education paraprofessionals preparing for state examination can take free courses at North Florida Community College to review for the test. General test reviews are Saturdays, Feb. 3 and 10, 1-3 p.m. and reviews concentrating on math skills are Saturday, Feb. 5 and 12 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Participants should attend all 454-RIDE (7433). A "Ridematch Request" form is also available o n -1 in e a t www.commuterservices.org. Concerned about riot having your car in case 'of emergency? Commuter Services also offers the Guaranteed Ride Home Program-, (GRHP). There are three:_ requirements for the program. To qualify, you simply commute at: least three times a week by. walking, carpooling, vanpooling, bus or bicycle. Call to register in advance and. you'll receive a GRHP voucher in the mail. This is your "ticket home" and should be kept iin a safe, but accessible 'place. When the time comes to use the voucher, follow the simple. instructions on the back of the. voucher to receive a fre-. Guaranteed Ride Home. Why not enjoy the benefits "-if alternative transportatioin-2 Commuter Services of North Florida serves Leon, Wakulfa, Gadsden, Franklin," Jefferson, Taylor, Madison, Jackson, Calhoun and Liberty counties and their programs are free of charge:-. Commuter Services of North Florida is run and operated out of the Marketing Institute at Florida SState University and funded by the Florida Department of Transportation. four sessions. The review is offered free to all paraprofessionals in Hamilton, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, Suwannee and Taylor counties. Sessions meet on the NFCC Madison campus, Highway 90, Building #7, Room 103:.,,For information contact Enid Mazzone, 850-973-1637 or email mazzonee@nfcc.edu. Library director outlines new programs, offerings programs, Library Director Pam Grigg High gas prices urge car-pooling? Aid is slated for Free courses given for paraprofessionals B-2 The Taco Times February 2, 2005 Small a is... ideal.. .^ (, S :.- ,,.~ ..- .I ,. .. . Indoor yard sale. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Plus size clothes, little bit of everything. 1255 Hwy. 19 N, right across from the Shriner's club. 2/2-2/4 3-family garage sale. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. 3 p.m. Rain or shine. 204 Dogwood Way. 2/2-2/4 Auctions 3 times a week. Taylor County, every Friday 6:30 p.m., 3 miles south of Perry on Hwy. 19 next to Crews Marine. Dixie County, every Tuesday and Saturday 6 p.m., 3 miles south of Cross City on Hwy. 19 at Old Drive In. We do estate sales, bankruptcies, closeouts, big or small. Now taking consignments. Third General Auction Service, 352-356-0721. AB#2424. AU#2548. 212-2/11 I -S iI 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 4 acres located in Wilder Creek. This high & dry lot offers beautiful oaks and cleared homesite ready to build on. $25,000. 838- 6255 2/2-2/11 '5 acres W. US 98, access to hunting and fishing. $25,000. Call 584-3450, leave message. 1/28-2/9 House for sale. 710 W. Green Street, Perry, FL. 2,194 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms/1.5 baths, Price $55,000 or makeoffer. Call-850-402-2475, .1/14-2/2CC ' 510 E. Bay St. In town Living 2/1, investors dream, price below appraisal.......................... $ 35,000 1770 & 1764 Dice Road 2 homes on. one acre 1/1 and 2/1, lots of fruit trees, fenced.................. 2072 Jo Anne Lane, Tallahassee 3/2 doublewide -seller motivated, needs to sell............................... -2381 Seameadows Dr. close to the beaches, 3/2, -doublewide, renovated, huge workshop, fenced...... RdEDUCED 1679 E. James Smith Rd. Country living -4/3 doublewide, swimming pool, 2 acres, remodeled...... :1235 Spring Warrior Rd triplewide, 4/3, 3 acres,' -hot tub, swimming pool, and a rental property that will pay part of the mortgage.,................................. I i N (8i KEL tej $127,000 MOBILE HOMES 'OUTDOORS For sale by owner. D/W 3/2 on 1/2 acre, front and back porch. 386-365-4981. 1/26-2/4 PAYMENTS AS LOW AS $350 (to qualified buyers) 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1344 sq. ft., living room, dining room, glamour bath, eat-in kitchen--Yes! Dining room and large eat-in kitchen, washer and dryer. University Homes, 850-576-2106. 9/15tfUH Yes! We can finance homes without land on leased lots. Singles and doubles. Call today for detailslll University Homes, 850- 576-2106. 9/15tfUH University Homes Annual Fall Clearance Sale. All 2004's must gol Will sacrifice Save thousandslll Must make room for 2005's. Open house daily thru September. 850-576-2106. 9/15tfUH University Homes has it all???' Modulars starting $59,996. Multi-sections, double & triple, starting $39,997. Singles, 14' & 16', starting $19,997. Financing with and without land. Location assistance. 850-576-2106, 9/15tfUH Got land? Need a home? We can show. you how? For appointment call 850-576- 2106. University Homes. 9/15tfUH $ 75,000 ^ t $ 78,500 $ 75,000 $175,000 bes, IE | --. elda Parker Jared Bain 50) 843-1823 (850) 838-7339 COLDWELL BANKER LY & KELLY PROPERTIES i 7 (850) 223-2370 (850) 843-1823 (after hours) Serving Taylor. Jefferson, Madison, and Leon Counties S127 S. Jefferson St. Downtown Perry -Four tires, P245-75R-16,.and two-rims. f584-4500. -P26-2/2 72 HP Snapper mower, $500. 584-2097. :1/21tff 'Perennial PeanuriCoasial Hay. Jumbo Trolls, $30. Square bales, $4.50.584-6572. 1/7-22 CUSTOM CONTAINER & STORAGE :www.customstorage2u.com -40x8x8 steel, [ground level, dry, lockable, storage at your .location. Commercial or residential, FREE -delivery/pickup with annual rental. Call 486) 935-6933. :11263/18 Baldwin Piano for sale, For details, call :850-584-2789. 2/2-2/11 Kellow Appliance Service In Home and :Shop Service. We carry a large selection of new and used parts We also sell refurbished appliances 1302 N Jefferson Sf. 584-7773. 22/2-2/25 Land for sale, 221. N between Shiloh. SChurch Rd. and Cairo Parker Rd. acre lots with paved roads. Owner financing Available: Please call (386) 658-1346 or (850) 584-5891 (Badcock). 7/21tfEF 2 and 3 bedroom homes for sale, 584- 3221, M-F 9-4, 1/28-2/9 ' www.cbkkperr I 1998 Chevy Cavalier, $1,600 obo. 2000 Kia Spectre, $2,200 obo. 584-9326. 2/2-2/4 1995 Nissan Pathfinder, 4-door, 4WD, 112k miles, $3,500. 672-2460, leave message. -/28-214 Tree Capital Credit Union has for sale a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am,,with a 6 cy.'3.4L engine. It is equipped with AC; PS, PB, PW, PL, and more, This vehicle may be examined at Tree Capital Credit Union, 1402 S, Jefferson St.'Offers are being accepted Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. This vehicle will be sold on "as is basis." 1/28-2/2TCU 2001 DCdg.? Ram'Ouad Cab 4..4, 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/Ri6 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. 1997 Toyota Avalon, 126k miles in excellent condition. Power doors, windows, cruise, tilt, seat. $5,500 o6o. 838-6255. 2/2-2/11 y.com 1.997 Chevy Blazer, 4-door, 4WD, tint windows, Pioneer stereo, 92k.miles, $6.500 672-2460, leave message. 1/28-2/4 "/i -l 3 :~dr;oni 2 bath triplewide mobile horrme Sfor rent. Located on Buckey Nursery Road. S$675 a month + deposit. Applications and :. references required. Phone 584-7314 or 584-7094. I ,'14rfPHC , 2/3 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 message; 1/26-2/4 WOODRIDGE APARTMENTS $199 MOVE-IN SPECIAL For Basic to Market renters. 1, 2, or 3 BR HC and Non HC acc':-eible apartments. HUD vouchers considered and rental assistance imay be available Equal, Housing Opportunity. Office hours are 8:00-5:00 Mon-Thurs. Call 850-584-5668. 709 W. Church St., Perry, FL 32348. TDD 711. S1/21tfWA 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 SouthernmVillas of Perr SLooking For Applicants! HUD vouchers accepted. 1 & 2 BR HC and ion-HC accessible apartments. Office :-,our are 8 00 to 5:00 Mon-Thurs, Call 850-584-8111. TDD/TTY 711. 315 Puckett Rd., Perry, FL 32347. Equal Housing Opportunity. 11/3tfSV 1 furnished sleepiin room. $100 per week + dlepoll Call 838-1524+77 pin or 843-. 1267. 10/6tfvWB 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 Cadiiac Coupe Deville. White, low miles, this is an excellent car. 584-6879 pin 4444. 1/26tfRW 1994 DODGE RAM 1500, 174,000 easy miles, excellent condition, immacuately clean, all electric, cold air, new tires and battery, 10,000 lb. Reese hitch. Must see to believe: Asking $5,000. Call'Joe at 386- 362-3441. If no answer, leave message. Classifieds work... Give it a try! 20 ft. Sun Tracker Pontoon Boat. 75 hp Suzuki motor. $1,500 or trade for aluminum Jon boat with motor or jet ski. in good condition. Call 584-7712, if no answer leave message. 1/28-2/4 ^---su~ Valentine Dachshund puppy, $200. Cash .only. Call 850-223-2511, ask for Shelba. 2/2-2/4 Jack Russell puppies. Top quality. $250- $350. Hwy. 98, St. Marks, FL. 850-925- 6731 or 850-545-8921. 1/14-2/9 Paso Fino Horses, Hwy, 98, St. Marks, FL. 850-925-6731 or 850-545-8921. 1/14-2/9 CONSTRUCTION LABORERS - experience required. EOE. 850-584-2335. 2/2-2/9 Personnel Specialist Advent Christian Village 658-JOBS for Current Opportunities PT personnel specialist; HS diploma or equivalent required. Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, including Access & Excel. Personnel and benefits administration experience preferred. Good organizational and customer service skills required. Good benefits, great working environment. EOE; Drug Free Workplace. Criminal background verification required. Apply in person at ACV Personnel Department Mon thru Fri, 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Carter Village Hall, 10680 CR 136, Dowling Park, FL; fax resume to (386) 658-5160; or visit www.ACVillage.net. 2/2-2/11ACV GULF COAST , METAL 3' Wide ROOFING Galvalume 3' Wide 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. LOST: "Nasa." Female longish-haired . solid gray cat with a bushy tall. She is small, but not a kitten. Last seen on 9/15. if you see her, please call 584-5513 before 5 p.m. (ask for Mark) or 584-8807 after 5. $100 reward I, James Anthony Hinkle, will not be responsible for any debts olher than my own effective February 2 2005 2/2-2/4 Wanted: Unwanted small farm tractor that is repairable. No dealers please. 578-2504 or 223-3860, please leave message if no answer. 2/2-2/11 Wanted: Used, but not abused, contractor style table saw. 223-3310, please leave message. 2/2-2/4 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 Looking for someone to clean church and . educational building on a weekly basis. All supplies will be provided by the church. Please call 838-2580 ext. 132 between the hours of 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. to set up appointment time to do a walk through of building and discuss contract. 1/28tfSBC Route salesperson for independent vending company. Must have a clean driving:history and possess a valid Class D drivers license, be honest, dependable,. ahd' have a, clean drug screen. Send resume to.TCD, 1267 Antioch Church Road, Perry, FL 32348. . 1/28-2/4 Prestige Home Center Chiefland The Only Factory Outlet on the West Coast NO "DOUBLE TALK" WITH OUR ADVERTISING-- NO GAMES WITH OUR PRICES! Any New Home Purchased from Prestige Homes Includes FREE Delivery & Set-Up...PERIOD! S ^---.L tt^S^.~~~~~ Il^ WB I ,J------- -BRAND NEW-- Choose from 2 or 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Exceeds New Gov't. Standards $29500o De mo. [& Set No Down Payment for Landowners/ (60 Other Homes to Choose From!) t ped Eggs are Cheaper in the Country, So are Prestige Homes! N. Hwy. 19, Chiefland 352-493-2492 OFFICE HELP NEEDED STEINHATCHEE LANDING RESORT. Basic computer skills and grammatical use of the English language required. Apply at 228 N.E. Highway 51, Steinhatchee, FL. 2/2SL FT Electrician or A/C Technician AdventtChristian Village 658-JOBS (5627) , FT electrcian or A/C technician. High school diploma or equivalent desired. Applicable Florida license as required. Competitive- benefits include health, dental, life, disability, savings, AFLAC supplemental policies, access to onsite daycare and fitness facilities, EOEi- Drug Free Workplace, Criminal background checks required. Apply in person at ACV Personnel Department Mon thru Fri, 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Carter Village Hall, 10680 CR 136, Dowling Park,. L; fax resume o6 (386) "58,-5160"; or visit www.ACVillage.net. 1/28-2/9ACV Driver:.A big-WOWI Start up to $.36 w/4 days off! KLLM-CDLA EOE Lease/Purchase available 866-357-7351 2/2 23 People needed to lose 5-30 pounds this month! All Natural, 100% Guaranteed. 1-888-458-4157 www.health386.com 2/2-2/4 AVON 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. 11/19tfTC 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 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 Experienced plumbers needed. Must have valid driver's license. If you're shovel shy, don't apply Call 584-8603 to apply. 2/20tfHS CNA for Taylor County Senior Services. For information, call 584-4924. 12/10tfSS 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 houriexcellent benefits or Temporary OPS status rate: $15.90 per. hour/no benefits For more information and a complete listing of available positions: ywww.alacheecenter.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. 2/2-2/4AC 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. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Immediate Opening for Assistant Safety Manager with leading manufacturer.' The successful candidate should have at least one year related experience; at least an AA degree preferred; PSM desired; computer experience required. For company information, see www.martin-electronics.com The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying hazardous workplace conditions, take samples and measurements of hazardous materials and coordinate the removal of physical biological and chemical hazards; train employees on safety; ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state health and safety regulations; ensure necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines; participate in OSHA inspections. We offer good benefits and competitive wages based on experience. Send resume to jobsomartin-electronics.com or fax (850) 584-2012. EOE, Vet Preference, AA HELP WANTED~FT~ I __ MISCELLANEQUS Kaila FORREN iE~a B-3 The Taco Times February 2, 2005 m*.i M SRC Woodride Apartments Immediate opening for maintenance/grounds person. Full time w/benefits; basic plumbing, electrical, SR, carpentry, & grounds equipment maintenance necessary. Drug-free': workplace. Must have valid dr, license & . transportation. Some travel required. Apply at rental office. 709 West Church St., Perry, FL. 850-584-5668. Equal Opportunity Employer. TDDiTTY 711. 11/24tfWA. ' Madison 'Jursinq Center 2481 W. UE 90. Madison, FL Seeking Fu Time/Part Time RN's& LPN's 1/21:2/2MN Sea Hag Marina, a ful-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 with people and be dependable as well as punctual. Please apply in person .at 322.Riverside Drive. No phone calls please. ' 8/27tfSH 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. 1/21fBC Madison Nursing Center. 2481 W. US 90, Madisoh, FL Seeking an RN for Risk Management/Staff Development 1/21-2/2MNC . Clay.Swindle, L.LC: Painter, Interior & Exterior, Framing. 18 yr. experience. Free -est. Big or small. Call 850-223-1780 or 85,0-843-1941. If no answer, leave message .. 10/27tfCS The Handyman experts, honest work! Affordable, professional, licensed and insured. Specializing in house painting. interior. eic mobile home repairs home maintenance pressure washing (wood and concrel) carpet, vinyl wood lloor, ceramic Ille, and repairs Call 584-2270 (home) or 584-3776 (office) 25 years tdJM The Taylor County Senior Services is now accepting clients for prvale pay. If you are in need of a Home Delivered Meal. Personal Care Companion. Respite or Homemaker services, please call for an assessment date. The services are offered to anyone 60 and beyond. For information call 584-4924 12/3rfSS Cross Ties Services Lawn Care & Home Repairs You name it, we can probably do a.., .83-Zt524.pin 0f77 or 8508-13-1267 6i9tfW-B .. - J D's Tree Service and Lawn Care Licensed and insured. Free estimates We also grind slumps Call today 838-1280. Firewood for sale riJD House cleaning Weekly or bi-weekly. Call 584-2834. 1/26-1128 I would like to sil with your loved one in your home, their home or nursing home Have references Call Edie at 584-6504. 1/19.1/28 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. 11/3tlBR A-2-Z Farm Services Harrowing, bush hog mowing dirt leveling rake work and lawn services. Call 584- 6737, leave message 3/24AZ 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 SResponsible person to do babysitting in your home or mine. Also I do housework. Flexible' hours and references available. 838-1056 1/28 , TREE CAPITAL CLEANING 584-CLEAN (2532) Kitchen Cabinets, Customer Furniture. You have called the rest, now call the best, Call 850-838-3034 for free quoli 2/2-2/11 . Parios, Decks, Roofovers. Any home ,improvement, Call 850-838-3034, 2/2-2/11 ,Circlp "T" Specializing in all lypes.of tractor work, bushhogging, root raking, harrowing, dirt hauling & leveling, debris removal, clean. up, and lawn care. Call for free estimate, 584-2806. 2/2-3/30 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR' 1TYL iOR COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 04-637-CA .ie = l.ri r '.;r "t i,_=.: l LL'-' .1: .'uir.:,Ii .- r.r~e~rcr g grnt rr. ii ,:,o.r:.. .3r I l':,gn.ag]0 3? Coimicpon, a co:.ri.criciior . Pl. inr ir V-''; F C0'-l-':.ng0 Ol. 1. !De.- LOl L, L De erl, If Ll.'II, ,rJ DC IF CIE, i.EI:' iHEIPI ir.ir tJ'i ll,' SrO UiE' HEir": LE, '-rEE:. 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A, Ij.. t :ll','IA at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the front entrance of the TAYLOR County Courthouse, Perry, Florida at 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. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No:.2005-46-CP IN RE: The Estate of: DONALD W. ESTES, Deceased. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Petition for Administration of the estate of DONALD W. ESTES, File Irumn-.tr 20..:15-46-CP, is pending in the Circuit Court for Taylor County, Florida, Probdte Division, The address of the decedent was 606 Orange Street, Perry, Florida 32347. The name and address .i ire Fr itl .:.r ,i :l i :.?t i:.rtir below. i. L IIEliE'PE TEIL' PE'S:' III ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All persons on ...',:.r,., rnl; notice is served who have objections and/or challenge Sthe qualifications of the Petitioner, venue or jurisdiction of this'court are required to file their objections with this court WITHIN THE LATER'OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLIC. -il1r OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY D; ,:.!-FTE. iHE DATE 'OF SERVICE 'OF A.COPY OF HilHr r1iil.:!: COl iHEr.1 ' ALL CLAIMS, DE 11rICD.S ArCI OSC'b.: fil':rJI NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. ALL CREDITORS AND i ITit'FESIE TE -t:- Ei'l5 ARE NOTIFIiE iTH-i , All creditors Of the decedent and other persons having claims, or demands 3)'3rr.t Ce.-.C-nert e.IOiai .D .r,.:.rT 3a .:,.p, r:, Ir.: rn:.ril.e n o beer :El.ea rr..j t rile m -in.-r .:li.' m',. .. hrr ir.: C.:.urt .',iHIII THE LIT Er; C,- iH EFE ,cliiH. -FiER THE i:.4i CF IHE FI: l i PU LI: -TI1'.1l f TiHI. r[] TI."E OF .I HIPi. i.. ,. .A FIE iHE i-i D lE f OF El-'..i ::E C'F C 'P. CF THI r i ', I :il E ,rl iHEfl i .: ri ,ir, .:I .."l fr .:.I1 me: e.:,3 r'.i rl ono ,:.-tn-i c.;r: .:.n: nro. r. ,iir. -. :, dM.7r n i r,,a:. 3 I: r o.:) e, :e. enir r, 1.31, Tr.u;, In r the i Cir C r., ,..,In rr,,: *.:..ur '.VilHll1 1 HFEE r.10rlliH -F Fi.' iHE CA IE OF ;THE FIRSt PUBLI.:: TIl'l -F THI ALL CL, Af lt DEr.AIJ. I jI:-, FILED '.vLL BE Fpi,':.'E .E "rT-EC. ir.e oto ., ine II C.ujol..:Oit.n or Irn I.:,llc .: FeC.luar l,' 2 ; I'. u.j :aun. 'nt 3 r]t& or El pu l l'..3: . Fet.ruO,, .J 2005 r IICHAEL ESiES F'etiirC.rine. Sorto i .c: Cr. '-lr" J':.rr. r IJ /', e Fei, H:l,.ri. .I J' 'lj J i-:;. 21i ; .'T ," 5 "HOW MUCH LIFE INSURANCE DO YOU REALLY NEED?" IS ONE YEAR'S SALARY ENOUGH? CALL ME Mark Pelt. Agent 584-5188 1000A Jefferson St. Allstate ,'.u 1 r .r, . Allstale Property anr Casualty Insurance Company. Alislate Indomnity Company and Allsiate Lite Insurance Company., Home Orice fJortht.rook. Illinois ,'Z2002 Allslare Insurance Company RFQ -'Restoration Design Services MainStreet Perry, Inc.. requires the professional services of a Florida based Architectural firm. The selected firm will provide design services for the Restoration of a 1917 RR Depot. It is a requirement of this RFQ that one firm will execute the designs of the rehabilitation and restoration of historic railroad depot. Any firm considering submitting a proposal must have a minimum 7 years practice as a licensed Florida firm and 7 years experience with Historic Buildings. This project is being funded In part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, assisted .. Ir., Fi.li.,,d Hi'i.:l i: .O Commission. All designs and work are subject to the approval of the. Division of Historical Resources, Bureau of Historic Preservation. Interested firms' should contact MainStreet Perry (850-584-5366) to obtain a project general information package. There will be an official walk through of the building on'Thursday, February 10 at 2:30 p.m. for registered firms. Final RFQ responses shall be submitted no later than close of business on Thursday, February 24, 2005. MainStreet Perry reserves the right to reject any or' all RFQ submissions, to waive informalities and irregularities, or to re-advertise the RFQ. MainStreet Perry, by choosing to exercise its right of rejection, does so without the imposition of any liability against, MainStreet Perry by any and all respondents. 2/2, 2/4 Exercise your eyes. Exercise your brain. 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