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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."


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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
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We look forward to hearing fromyou! Our address is Perry, Newspapers, Inc.,
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Member Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce.
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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


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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.


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February 2, 2005


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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.
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State Medical Examiners Office
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complex is completed do you
intend to continue to be adamant
about not working with the county
to help improve recreation?
Please Mayor Feagle take a
stand and stick with it. 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
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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


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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.


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Bridesmaids wore floor-length
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Each bridesmaid wore a crystal
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Continued from page 1

combined departments, but maybe
under a joint board. The (draft)
document being set aside doesn't
bother me one bit. But I can say
as a professional planner, that we
have to have something in
writing," Brown said.
"I am opposed to the sports
complex* being on North 19. It
will put a lot of poor people at a
disadvantage. 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.
The recreation department,
which has one adminsitrative, one
admipsitrative assistant and a
three-man maintenance crew, is
repsosible for the upkeep of all
parks within the city limits, in
addition to ballfields and practice
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TCMS girls post winning season


The Taylor County Middle Leading the scoring" on the
School girls soccer team ended its season for the Lady Bulldogs was
season recently on a winning note, sixth grader Savannah Cantrell
recording two straight victories, to
post an 8-6-2 record.
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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"


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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.

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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


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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.


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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.


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rememberr". Nowhere in the Bible does God say that the 7h day of the
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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
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'40 Days of Purpose' kicks off Saturday at 5
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'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.
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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


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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
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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.


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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.


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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
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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..
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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


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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.,.................................


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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


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$ 78,500


$ 75,000



$175,000


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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


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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


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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.
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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


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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.
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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.
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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. .
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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.
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT
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TRAINING FOR
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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
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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
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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 ,


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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

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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
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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.:!:
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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
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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.
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