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aServing uT- E Midweek Taylor County Since 1961 Eitin r1- --f 1 _- 1L-41-- C 4-1 0%... A aUs%- SFebruary 16, 2005 T. ree Capital of the South 2 SeCtlOfS .uur 44i nr, uo, a' News Forum Congressman hosts town hall meeting Feb. 24 Congressman Alien Boyd will host a town hall meeting for constituents to express their concerns and ask questions on a broad range of national health-related issues Thursday. Feb 24 The meeting will be held from 9- 10 30 am in the education room at Doctors' Memorial Hospital and is part of Congressman Boyd's Healthcare Tour throughout North Florida It will allow for candid conversations within the community on important healthcare issues S"During .the past few years, my constituents have consistently expressed their concerns about the availability and quality of healthcare in North Florida Boyd said "I urge the public to attend and participate in the meeting so that I can better serve the interests of NorIh Florldians in Washington" 'Celebrate diversity' Feb. 21 Taylor Retired Educators Association (TREA) will meet Monday, Feb 21, at 11 a.m. at Golden Corral Restaurant The program lor this meeting is "celebrating diversity." according to Vice President Flora Woodlaulk "We hope all members will plan to attend. Any retirees of the school system are encouraged to join us," reminded Mickey Hatleberg, president of TREA. "For information about joining, please call 584-2263." SAC announces Thursday meeting Perry Primary's School Advisory Council (SAC) will meet Thursday. Feb. 17, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held in the school's reading lab. All members are invited. Pension board meets The freighter pension board will meet Friday. March 4, at 3 p.m All members are encouraged to attend The meeting will be held at the City Fire Station. Fish dinner slated in Steinhatchee on Saturday A benefit dinner for a Steinhatchee resident who has cancer will be held Saturday, Feb 19, at the Boat House Restaurant from 2-6 p.m. Fish dinners will be available for $5 a plate Other activities will include live music by the Saltwater Cowboys and other local musicians An auction of items donated by local businesses, including a four-person off-shore fishing trip valued at $800, will also be held. "Come have fun and help make a difference' organizers said. Soccer banquet set for Feb. 26 The Taylor County Middle School boys and girls soccer teams will have their end-of-the-year banquet at the Perry Elks Lodge Saturday, Feb. 26, at 6pm. For more information, please call Traci Rowell at 584-8988 or Babs Barton at 584-4252. Index Living...pge A-4 Sports...page A-6 Religion...page A-7 Community...page B-1 Editorial...page B-2 Classifiee~s...page 8-3 Buckeye permit DEP meets deadline, EPA must okay The State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has met its deadline and filed Buckeye's wastewater discharge permit (including a pipeline) which is' believed to satisfy federal objections to a document first drafted eight years ago. The ball now moves into the court of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which must decide if DEP's draft permit satisfies its objections so the federal agency can remove itself from the permitting process. EPA notified DEP last month that it had 30 days to revise its permit or pass that authority to the federal agency. DEP Water Expert Jerry Brooks said in January that his department expected to draft a permit that .satisfied the objections. Buckeye officials said they are pleased that the permitting process is moving forward. "The company is committed to This log truck had just emptied its load at Buckeye when officials at the scene said its trailer brakes failed at the intersection of Highways 19 and 30, causing it to jackknife and strike a rock bordering Pepper Heads Chevron Gas & Grill. DMH Emergency Medical Services treated the driver at the scene, who received a "goose egg to his head," during the incident. former Lee County deputy Child sex offender avoids jail A retired Lee County Sheriffs Office deputy, now living in Taylor County, pled guilty in circuit court last week to lewd assault on a child and le\ d molestation of a child., For his crimes. Edward Carson Webb, 62, was sentenced to two years of community control (house arrest), followed, by 15 years of probation. 'He was also ordered to pay certain costs and abide by all the conditions of "sex offender probation," which includes listing Agent charged for theft Qf insurance premiums A Perry businesswoman has been arrested and charged with grand theft and violation of reporting and accounting requirements for insurance funds over $20.000. after investigators say she misappropriated premium payments received from customers at her place of business--Ameriway Insurance. According to an arrest affidavit, Linda Faye Murphy, 48, was working with Pine Forest Underwriters when she was appointed to sell Mendota Auto Insurance Coverage, a subsidiary of St. Paul Travelers Insurance Company. Pine Forest Underwriters records the Mendota Auto Insurance coverage sold, through its computer program link with Mendota. An account was set up at a local bank, which was to be used by Murphy to deposit these premium payments. On a bi-weekly basis, Mendota '.-, Please see page 2 Parents concerned his 4630 Turner Road' address to law enforcement agencies and the public, according to Taylor County Sheriffs Office Inv. Donna Lee. Webb was originally arrested in Taylor County on June 22, 2004' and charged with 19 counts of lewd acts upon children between 12 and 16 years of age. In an arrest affidavit obtained from the Clerk of the Courts Office, Taylor County Sheriffs Office Sgt. Charles Campbell said that Webb fondled one victim in his genital area 15. times in 1996, and another victim four times in 2001. "I began my investigation in 2002," said Campbell, "and was assisted by Florida Department of Law Enforcement Special Agent Michael Devaney. "We discovered that Webb had been coming to Perry, where he has family, since 1990, to hunt and fish. Webb moved to Taylor County shortly after he resigned in 1998. "From what we know, the crimes on the two victims in Perry, occurred while he. was still .4. Please see page 5 restoring the Fenholloway River to fishable and swimmable standards and we view updating the plant's wastewater permit as an important part of improving the river," Buckeye Spokesman Dan Simmons said. While EPA has no deadline to respond to DEP's draft permit, Brooks said he expects the process to move fairly quickly. "The administration process will take several months but we should have the final permit ready by late summer," Brooks said. Public hearings will then follow before DEP can issue the final permit, he added. While Buckeye officials were reluctant to comment on specifics of the plan now, Simmons said the company will make a final evaluation when DEP completes its work in the next several months. "The company's energy is being spent to solve Fenholloway problems and to complete work on renewing the needed astewater permit. Buckeye will be reluctant to slow down the permitting process by filing an objection," Simmons said. In addition to a 15.3-mile pipeline to relocate the mill's discharge point away from the freshwater portion of the river to an estuarine location 1.7 miles from the river's mouth, the proposed permit will also require upgrades within the mill as well as numerous monitoring and study requirements. From the effective date of the order, Buckeye will have seven ..* Please see page 2 Bombing range Comp plan change would nix one here The ,' h ,' T2he Taylor County Planniiig Board has.sei a public hearing for March 3 on an amendment to the county's comprehensive plan that would prohibit the use of land for a military missile/bombing range. The land-use amendment is being initiated by the county commission in reaction to a request late last year from opponents of a proposed military= range put forward.by Eglin Air Force Base officials. Eglin officials told the commission last April they were interested in locating a missile range here in the area of Hickory Mound Impoundment and Camp Misery Hunting Club. When questioned at that meeting by County Commissioner Daryll Gunter, Eglin's Col. Robert Nolan replied that the military would "probably not" locate the range here if the citizens voted against it. That statemeritled'to a November straw ballot issue that saw more than 75 percent of Taylor County's voters oppose the range's location here. The commission followed up the straw ballot vote with a resolution that. opposed the range. It also agreed to seek the land-use change. "The county's comprehensive plan is the primary tool to prevent inappropriate land uses," Earle Greene, a member of Citizens Against the Missile/Bombing Range, said in December. Local Realtor Bob Sheffield, who helped write the plan some 10 years ago, assisted Greene in drafting the changes. The proposal states, in part, that a "military testing/bombing range is incompatible with the county's vision of the future. Military testing/bombing ranges shall not be allowed as a permitted use in any land use category." Copies of the proposed amendment are available for public inspection at the Building and Planning Department in the old post office. If the planning board recommends approval of the amendment, it will then go to the commission before being sent to the state Department of Community Affairs for final approval. I i ' 4 City struggles to maintain parks Apparent funding woes and understaffing have the City of Perry struggling to maintain more than 20 parks and recreational facilities. A three-person maintenance staff is responsible for the upkeep of, 11 parks and 11 ballfields.which are utilized bN both city and county residents of all ages. Last week, the Perry City Council heard from a group of concerned parents who visited each park arid field in the city, compiling a list of needed improvements. The discussion was the latest in a series of recreation-related issues aired in public hearings at both the city and council level. Partnership talks between the governing boards have reached an impasse--leaving both on their own to address mounting needs in recreation. "Before we begin, I'd like to say that.three of us (on the council) requested that recreation be on the.. agenda, I'll give you a brief summary.from the Jan. 27 meeting with the county: The county has indicated it is going forward with the sports complex and funding that it has historically given to the city (for recreation) may have to be used to maintain the new soccer fields (at the sports complex)," Mayor Pam Feagle said. "For the past couple of weeks, I've, been very, very busy...I've talked with one member of the school board about a possible Partnership between us and'I have also talked with (Boys & Girls Club director) Kevin Kidd about our two city pools and a possible partnership there. I also think the council needs to revisit giving Dorsett Stadium and Pace Field to the school board. We really didn't give them a choice and given where recreation is now, the city may need all fields we have," she continued. SLocal volunteer Kay Parker, who heads Up the Perry Soccer Association and who is also active with cit4 leagues, said she and fellow volunteers Mark and Carol Wentworth, were "here with some questions and concerns." She then launched into a series of questions: "First, do our existing facilities need improvements? "If yes, then what is the city' "going to do now to bring them up ,* Please see page 3 Picnic tables and the concession stand at the t-ball fields near Dorsett Stadium each received a new coat of paint Tuesday. The city's three-person maintenance crew is responsible for the upkeep of all 22 city recreational facilities, which include: City Park, Saxton Street Park, Gerald Walker Park, Loughridge Park, Folsom Park, Veterans Park (Duck Pond), Baker Park, Jerkins Park, Brence.-Hendry Park, 'City Pool, Jerkins Pool, Catharin Norman Park,.Loughridge Field, Heritage Park, Pace Field, Dorsett Stadium and four t-ball and softball fields. I A-2 The.Taco Times February 16, 2005 Buckeye tackles 'public misconception' Pipeline has stirred criticism BUCKEYE PERMIT Continued from page 1 years to begin construction of the pipeline and nearly nine years to complete the project, according to the draft document. Buckeye officials were hesitant to place a cost on complying with the permit. "In the early 1990s it was estimated that restoring the Fenholloway River to fishable and swimmable standards would cost Buckeye about $40 million. After DEP completes work on the wastewater permit provisions, Buckeye will update its cost estimates," Simmons said. EPA held a public hearing in Perry last April regarding its six objections to DEP's 1997 draft permit. It has since withdrawn one objection and modified another. Simmons said last month that the company was disappointed the EPA did not withdraw all of its objections. "Nevertheless, the company will continue to work with both federal and state agencies to restore the Fenholloway. There is nothing in the EPA letter threatening to our business," he said. Buckeye President John Crowe presented the company's position at the April public hearing. "A public misconception is that Buckeye is willing to create a new environmental problem in the gulf in order to improve the Fenholloway River. This is not true," Crowe said. The former Foley site manager said Buckeye will not support any' plan unless it improves plant wastewater quality, improves river water quality and improves gulf water quality. "Surprisingly, proposals are seriously being considered by some that would make marginal improvements to the river, rely on regulatory variances (loop-holes) to claim standards are being achieved, but fall far short of full restoration of the Fenholloway River," Crowe said. Crowe said the company will only agree to a plan of work that restores the river to fishable and swimmable standards. "Since 1998 Buckeye has made significant improvements," Brooks said in April, citing elimination of elemental chlorine and process changes resulting in color reductions in the effluent among other examples. Buckeye discharges millions of gallons of its treated wastewater daily into the upper Fenholloway River. DEP's 1997 draft permit was based on a 1993 study that found the only feasible way to return the Fenholloway River to fishable and swimmable standards was to move the discharge point, via a 15-mile pipeline, to the lower river where the mixing of tidal waters would substantially reduce the impact of the discharge. While the study and draft permit called for additional process changes-in the mill (some of which have already been completed), it has been the proposed pipeline that has stirred the most criticism of the plan. Hurricane assistance deadline extended The deadline for all homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage from last summer's hurricanes to apply for federal and state disaster assistance has been extended until Feb. 28. ,Nearly 1.23 million victims have applied for federal and state assistance and approved aid now surpasses $4 billion. Individuals are encouraged to register by calling FEMA at 1-800- FEMA (3362). The hearing or speech impaired should call TTY 1-800-462-7585. Both numbers operate daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Investigation spanned previous year INSURANCE Continued from page 1 Insurance, based on the input supplied by Murphy, would access this account by Electronic Fund Transfer to receive the premium payments due Mendota. "Between April and August 2004, Murphy did,not forward $24,752.27 in collected consumer premium payments to Mendota," according to Investigator William H. Piroth with the Florida Department of Financial Service, Division of Insurance. "On five occasions between April and August 2004, Mendota Insurance attempted to access the local bank account for the premium payments due them, (from the sale of auto policies recorded in the Mendota computer) and received hotice there were insufficient funds in this account. "In June 2004, Susan Bernard. North Florida agent manager for St. Paul Travelers Insurance Company called and spoke with Murphy by phone. Murphy stated that she was aware of the problem and had taken steps tod ,resolve the bank problem. Murphy stated she would send a check to cover the missing funds. However, no such check was received. "On July 8, 2004, Bernard visited Murphy at the agency in Perry, regarding the missing premium funds. Murphy said that she was arranging for a second mortgage on her home to pay back the missing premium funds. However, no such payment was received. "On Dec. 3, 2004, Piroth met with Murphy at her agency and took a voluntary sworn taped statement as to St. Paul Travelers' allegation of diversion of premium funds. "Murphy freely admitted to diverting/misappropriating the Mendota premium pay meant funds. Murphy said she was using the orie bank account for all her agency's banking business. "Murphy was using the customers' premium payments funds for business expenses, such as utilities and payroll. She was overwhelmed with the amount of Mendota auto insurance business she was writing and did not properly keep track of where the money was going. "To date, Murphy has not repaid the diverted/misappropriated premium payment funds to St. Paul Travelers Insurance Company. Therefore, Murphy has committed the crime of reporting and accounting for insurance funds, a second-degree felony." 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A :. .~ -i,,,l.:.l r l hj'|u :ir a1i :.o' ,nlyr I , A-3 The Taco Times February 16, 2005 Parents detail options for city council CITY Continued from page 1 to an acceptable standard? Where will the city get funding to make these improvements? What is an acceptable time frame for making these improvements? "Second, does the city recreation department' have the funds, equipment and enough personnel to maintain its parks and fields? Third, why has the youth participation dropped 34 percent over the past five years? Could it be there are fewer kids between the ages of five and 15 in our community? No. According to student enrollment, there were 3,805 children in this age group Sin 1999/2000; 3,795 in 2000-01; 3,746 in 2001-02; 3,709 in 2002- 03; and 3,720 in 2003-04." (Mark) Wentworth then covered recreation personnel (one director, one administrative assistant, three Maintenance personnel and part- time umpires, referees, lifeguards, etc) and the 2004-05 recreation Department budget. "The total budget for '04-'05 is $604,337. Of that, $221,667 is salaries and benefits; $41,000 for utilities; $24,000 for maintenance; $56,000 for operating supplies; $38,00 or other supplies and expenses; and $223,630 for capital outlay projects--which includes $200,000 for construction of a : new pool at Jerkins," he said. "The city recreation department has two work trucks, one tractor with finish mower, one weed eater and two push mowers. This past Saturday, we visited each park and field and would like to show you our findings," Wentworth continued, turning the :presentation over to his wife, Carol. SUsing a Power Point presentation, she took council :m'.,embers and the audience on a ;'Islideshow tour of city facilities, detailing needed improvements ranging from resurfacing and :painting basketball courts at Jerkins Park to repairing dugouts Sat Catharin Norman Park. department more personnel, more working equipment and increase funds to get these parks and fields up to a higher, acceptable standard. Expanding on that option, Wentworth said, "look at line item 'maintenance &'buildings.' There is $24,000 budgeted in 2004-05 for buildings and grounds upkeep for 11 parks and 11 ballfields a year. That equals $21 per facility per week. One load of clay costs $350. The recreation department needs more personnel and more working equipment. It's clear to me that one mower and one weedeater is not enough." My definition of a partnership is not - consolidation. --Feagle (3) Ex outsourc .upkeep recreati( inmate h (4) Co "We doing a facilities commur youth w No mal choose, soon. T conclude try-outs week." Respo Mayor I problem -,e just I maintain ...,ape. ou shape. : give u Why has the Stadium y member youth they e S. contribu participation Back to Sstats as dropped 34 blame u formula percent over the particip S said son -past five years.? particip --Parker City allayed.c at the s S: Park wc "We did see no trash at each "my un park and field, so they've been real problem good in that area. A lot of what will re we saw falls into maintenance," Pool, th (Carol) Wentworth said. "We have for to 11 parks and 11 ballfields and through only three maintenance people and have to : one weedeater. The .recreation there. director (Glenn Ratliff) needs more funding and more personnel "In -to help upkeep these things. eliminal -,Recreation is something we want recreati -f to be proud of, but--with the' works. : fields in the condition they are mainten Snow--when we go somewhere, you don't ha - don't want to invite anyone here looked -(to play)." but we o :- She concluded, "Has the city contract :done a good job at maintaiiningits oncent parksrs and recreation facilities? If season you base your answer on this list manner a -:nd these pictures, then the answer generate Shas to be 'no'." funded "At the past few meetings, from uti : everyone has been talking about increase i:what are out options. Well, we bosts, t -: :came up with some options for the cc :the city to consider," (Mark) resident S-Wentworth said. SThese included: (1) Admit the city cannot afford Look .to adequately maintain its parks addition ::and ballfields. Consider giving Heritag -the ballfields over to the county Vetera aind let the city continue to Jeffer maintain its parks. Negotiate with Wentw the county and develop an. add ano : interlocal agreement to maintain be mail _:.-these facilities. other pa :: (2) Give the recreation "I" w( Seventh Day Ad'ven SSaturday -Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday : I Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. : Juan Rodrigues, 584-8506 604 W rz:: explore the possibility of :ing the maintenance and portion of parks and on. Explore using an labor crew. continue to do nothing. can do what we've been and let our parks and fall down around us. Our lity and especially our ill be the ones to suffer. tter which option you just make a decision ime is running out," he ed, noting that baseball and practice begin "next nding-to the presentation, Feagle said, "our biggest we have now is money-- have not had the funds (to n facilities). I agree with ir fields are in terrible The schqol board does s $5,000 for Dorsett , but the one school board 'I spoke with indicated t the- school board could ite more of a fair share. the county...we have the far as their participation; Is for (not addressing) the la (on funding ation). We should have lething before now." Manager. Bill Brynes concems that practice fields ite of the new Heritage would be removed, saying derstanding is there is no i and the practice fields nain. As far as Jerkins e grant we were applying :onstruct a new one fell . The council is going to decide what it Wants to do last year's budget, we ted five positions...one in ion and one in public To. develop a routine lance schedule...well, we i\e the staffor money. We at hiring an inmate crew didn't have the $50,000 to t with them. We have rated on where ever the is (for facility nance). Recreation can't e money. Recreation is from revenue generated ilities inside the city. If we S(recreational) maintenance hen you have to increase ost of gas (for city s)." king at the upcoming ns to the city's parks-- e Park on Julia Street and ns Memorial Park on son Street--(Mark) north asked, "are we ready to other park to the list and it ntained the same way the irks are being maintained?" would like to address that-- Mtist Church Pastor . Julia Dr. nothing has been done in this community--ever--for our veterans. They well deserve a park. As far as Heritage Park, we had a group approach, us who wanted to preserve a historical site and have some place safe for our older residents to walk," Feagle said. "We can't continue to spend money we don't have," (Carol) Wentworth said. "At the last meeting, you turned down a proposal from the county to not let them take (recreation) over. What is the city'going to do about the fields (that need repair) right now?" Charles August asked. "My definition of a partnership is not consolidation," Feagle said. "I'd like to second Mr. August's comments. You're saying you can't maintain what you have, but you will take.recreation with you rather than letting the county take it over. You're saying you'd rather see it fail than give it to the county?" David Sullivan said. Registry ^1 ' $50 Gift Certificate for lislin / Erica Rommes Cubis Butler February 26, 2005 Alexandria Dodge Benjamin Meacham March 26, 2005 Amber Mauldin Shane Ross, May 7, 2005 Baby Registry Michelle Sumrall Robert Hilson due April 2005.. Tanya & Jeremy Oneal due March 2005 Sisters' JWereantile A 850-838-2021 121 E, Green St. (i, A motion put forward by Councilwoman Emily Ketring to turn over city recreation to the county died for lack of a second, prompting her to call for a point of order. "My question then turns to fiscal responsibility. I would like each member of this council to tell me how are we going to do this with money we don't have? " she said. "You yourself said you didn't know how the county would be able to fund recreation," Feagle said. "But nobody is bringing ideas to this table. How are we going to do it?" Ketring said "I've talked with a school board member and with the Boys & Girls Club...other people besides yourself are working on this," Feagle responded. "Funding (costs) for recreation U _ is going up. Where is the money going to come from?" Ketring said. "Let the county do their fair share," Councilman Alphonso Dowdell-said. "The city has voted to keep recreation--why do you have to keep coming back and saying give it away?" audience member Walter Bishop asked Ketring. "I'll say what I've said all along. We have to work options. Not just one option, to give recreation to the county," Feagle said. "We've left it with our city manager to get with the county manager and come back to us with some options...I'm just saying I would like one of the options to be turning over recreation," Ketring said. "It's time to drop it," Feagle said. "I think we need to let Mr. Humphries (county manager) and Mr. Brynes meet, bring back some some options and we need to move-on," former city council member Shirley Scott said from the audience. "We've heard from the city manager that the city doesn't have the money it needs to maintain these parks and fields. I did come with some options, but I haven't seen any from the city," (Mark) Wentworth said. "Obviously you weren't listening," Feagle said. "It's a losing battle," Wentworth said as he returned to this seat. Closing the discussion which had lasted for nearly two hours-; Councilnman Sylvester Harris asked, "will the fields be ready for baseball?" "We're going to play ball," Brynes replied. * FREE $80 Gift Certificates Each Week in February for the 80th shopper. You must ask if you are the 80th shopper * FREE Limo to Lunch for everyone in Taylor County that turns 80 in 2005! Must come in to register. * FREE Limo Pick-up at School! 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Jefferson St. 584-8144 **Quantities are limited; all sales on discontinued, scratch and dent and clearance merchandise are final. S Discounts are off of every day price. Discounts do not apply to appliances, or electronics. OVER 140 STORES, SINCE 1949 Everything in the store is on sale! Save up to 75% OFF Thursday, Friday and Saturday ONLY!!! Hurry in for the best Selection!!! At these prices the best values will be sold fast!!! I ,,I Far erS T A R M.E R.S Fumiture Ome Your hometown store. Since 1949. F U R N I T U R E i I Living A-4 The TaCO Times February 16, 2005 I I -1 adds 5 to population Rebekah Mae Hill Link and Judy Hill of Perry announce the birth of their daughter, Rebekah Mae, on Jan. 28, 2005, at 1:10 p.m. in Tallahassee. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 and three-quarters inches long. Maternal grandparents are Geraldine Wilson and the late T.W. Wilson. Paternal grandparents are Marie Hill and the late Riles L. Hill. Paternal great grandfather is Curtis Whitfield. She is welcomed by home a sister, Anna Marie, 2. Cory Jacob Tillman Stephen and April Tillman of Crawfordville announce the birth of their son, Cory Jacob, on Dec. 7, 2004, at Tallahassee Community Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces. Maternal grandparents are David Knight of Perry and Sandy Knight of Perry, and Becky Stilwell of Tallahassee. Paternal grandparents are Leon and Paulette Tillman of Tallahassee, George Tillman of Perry and the late Leasie Blue. He is welcomed home by brothers, Cody, 4, and Caleb 2. Mitchell Perry Hill Tyson and Juanita Hill of Perry announce the arrival of their son, Mitchell Perry, on Feb. 5, 2005, at 1:30 a.m. in the Tallahassee Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, .and was 21 and one-half inches long. Cara April Sadler, Luke Gavin Hill On January 22 Sadler, Hill exchange vows in Tallahassee Mr. and Mrs. Joe Glover of Tallahassee, and Mrs. and Mrs. Mark Sadler of Greensboro,-announce the marriage of their daughter, Cara April, to Luke Gavin Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Hill of Tallahassee. The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Burns Jr., of Perry, Mrs. Betty Sadler of Biloxi, Miss., the late Thomas B. Sadler, and Mrs;.Elsie Glover of Quincy. The groom is the grandson of Mr. John Staples of Tallahassee, the late Jean Staples, Mrs. Willie Marie Hill of Plant City and the late Charles Hill. The bride and groom married in the First Baptist Church of Tallahassee on Jan. 22, 2005, with the Rev. Donald F. Gerrell officiating. The .reception followed at the church. The matron of honor was Mrs. Anne Nelson of Bloomfield, Ind., and the best man was the groom's brother, Tra% is Hill of Tallahassee Senior bridesmaids were Heather Shirah, Kellie Willis, H)e Jin Yu, Katie Love and Blair Staples. Junior bridesmaids were Terri Jo Glover and Sarah Jean Coultas. Flower girls were Darby Staples and Emilie Willis. Senior groomsmen were Ben Wilkinson, Billy Willis, Gray Sadler, Luke-McRae and Jason Freeland. Junior groomsmen were Bryan Love and John Charles Coultas. The bride's book was attended by Francesca Prince and Wishing Bowl photographs were taken by Case Prinde. The reception announcers were John and Jay Taylor. Family members attending the wedding were from Arkansas, Florida, New Hampshire, and Virginia. The bride is a 1997 graduate of Maclay High School and 2001 graduate *of Huntingdon College. She works for UCC Filing and Search Services. The groom is a 1998 graduate of Lincoln High School. He works for Consolidated Deliveries and Logistics. The couple honeymooned in the Bahamas and resides in Crawfordville. "PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE AN AGENT WHO TAKES CARE OF THEM?" CALL ME FOR A FREE PROTECTION REVIEW. f PERRY INSURANCE AGENCY Mark Pelt, Agent 584-5188 10OOA Jefferson St. Allslale. You're in good hands. Allstate Property and Casualty Company, Northbrook, Illinois. 2000 Allstate Insurance Company The Carter Twins, born Jan. 18 Adrianna Lee Carter Addison McKay Carter Jesica and Timmy Carter of Perry announce the birth of their twin daughters, Adrianna Lee and Addison McKay, on Jan. 18, 2005. Adrianna was born at 12:04 p.m., weighed 4 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 17 and one-quarter inches long. Addison was born at 12:05 p.m., weighed 4 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 17 and three-quarters inches long. Maternal grandparents are Carol and Ronnie Morris of Perry. Maternal great grandparents are Velma and Dewey O'Neal of Carrabelle and Ann and Louie Morris of Carrabelle. Maternal great grandmother is Dora Parramore of Mt. Pleasant. Paternal grandparents are Eldon Carter of Perry and Kay Thompson of "\Vakulla. '- Reminder Guent/iner The children of Don and Norma Guenthner remind you of a 50th wedding anniversary celebration honoring their parents on Sunday, Feb. 20, from 2 until 4 p.m. The event will be held in the home of Cal and Janet Thomas at 306 Glenridge Road. The couple requests no presents please, only your presence. PENOX Wide Spectrum Filtration System Removes IRpN, TANNIN, SULFUR, MANGANESE and TURBIDITY. Kills BACTERIA Eliminates BAD TASTE, BAD ODOR and LAUNDRY & FIXTURE STAINS. Our systems are tailored to your particular needs All are LOW COST, LOW MAINTENANCE. GUARANTEED. Call today for FREE WATER TEST. No obligation. Prices $695 to $1995 IRON-FREE Well Water Company, Inc. Lisa McKinney, 850-584-5750 Representative 800-437-1128 STonye Yvette Knight, Kenny Koon Knight, Koon plan March vows Tonye Yvette Knight and Kenny Koon, both of Perry, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Dorsey and Margie Knight. The groom-elect is the son of Goldie Ferguson and the late Kelly Ferguson. Vows will be exchanged on March 12; other wedding details will be forthcoming. "Taylor County Step Up! Door GoOdy p 1rize! Saturday, Feb. 19 Bags 9:30 am Walk from the Taylor County Courthouse to 'Dorsett Stadium 10:30 am-1:30 pm Dorsett Stadium Field Day/Health Fair 3:30 pm Steinhatchee Health Fair at Steinhatchee Family Center Don't miss out on this event and get ready to Step Up, Taylor! For more information please call 584-5087, ext. 139 The Mission of Taylor County Health Department is to promote and protect a healthy community and environment for the citizens, families, and visitors of Taylor County. Family Planning/Birth Control Well Child Checkup Prenatal Care Chronic & Acute Medical Care Pregnancy Testing *WIC Diabetes Control School & Sports Physicals Child & Adult Immunizations Environmental Health Service Healthy Start & MOMCare HIV Testing and Counseling School Health Services Birth and Death Vital Records Preventative Health Care and Information Taylor County Health Deparlmnut.t Same day scheduling To make an appointment call: 584-5087 ext. 172. 174, 176 1215 North Peacock Avenue We accept Medicaid, Medicare and Insurance - p -anow Road improvements continue A road improvement project is underway on U.S. 19 south of Perry which will require one lane to be closed for up to 24 hours at a time beginning today S(Wednesday), according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The work involves pouring concrete around some of the drainage pipes under the roadway and needs 24 hours for the *concrete to set, said Gina Busscher, project spokesperson. There are six different locations - and it will take about a week to :complete. The road will be resurfaced from the Steinhatchee River at the Dixie County line to about eight miles north (about a mile north of Josh McCall Road). Prior to the resurfacing, which is expected to begin in the next two weeks, the drainage pipes will be repaired and brought up to the latest safety requirements which requires all culvert ends to be mitered or slanted. Anderson Columbia Company of Lake City is under contract to the FDOT to do the work at a cost of $5.7 million. The work began Jan. 10 and should be finished by this summer. In addition to the resurfacing and the drainage improvements, some of the median crossovers will be closed and grassed over. The latest safety studies requires the median openings to be spaced further apart than what they were originally when they were installed. Turn lanes will be added at all of the remaining median openings or turnarounds. Also, guardrails will be updated at all of the bridges. For more information on the U.S. 19 resurfacing or the U.S. 221 resurfacing project also underway in Taylor County, call (800) 749-2967 or-.(386) 758- 3714. Offender 'called me every day' 'SEX OFFENDER Continued from page 1 I:employed in law enforcement," Campbell added. : It was 'also learned that Webb Resigned his position with LCSO, when an, internal investigation determined that he had been. "having sexual contact with young boys. "One of the five victims told agents that Webb.had committed sexual acts on him about 75 Times, beginning when he was 12 E.ahd continuing for-about two. :. years." ::The investigation report also . said that Webb, an avid fisherman :.and hunter, may have parlayed the trust of two single moms who allowed their children to live with -Webb, because "he felt the boys S-needed a male role model." -A LCSO report said Webb told Salongtime friend, Danny Skipper, thai he hadn't had inappropriate. intactt with young boys in.more : than a year. Skipper also said there is no doubt in his mind, that ,.Webb was able to lure children inio befriending him because he I:was a deputy." : According to the State ' Attorney's Office in Lee County, :the statute of limitations ran :out by the time the allegations in :South Florida arose in 1998. The same LCSQ report al ,satid ,that one victim told law enforcement that Webb had begun molesting him when he was the' victim's Boy Scout Leader. Another victim, who was 13 at the time, said that Webb persuaded himb to drink alcohol and showed him photographs of people having sex, which had been downloaded from the internet. I "He was very persistent about me coming over all the time. It just got to the point where he'd call me every day and want me to come over every day and he would beep me all the time and it just got tiring," the 13-year-old boy told investigators with the LCSO. "This was an intensive investigation spanning over two years and several .county jurisdictions," Campbell said. "We left no stone unturned, because when it comes to children, nobody is above the law. As a law enforcement officer, it gives me great satisfaction to be able to. arrest someone who has hurt. children." step emphasis on healthy lifestyles, as well. "All 67 counties will be holding. events throughout the month of February, with a banner being passed from county line to county line," she said. "It's about more than the banner though," she said. "It's about finding new ways to improve our fitness," she added. In Taylor County, on Feb. 19, the Step Up Florida observance will begin with dedicated bicyclists cycling from the Jefferson County line to the Taylor County Courthouse, arriving on the town square at 9:30 a.m. with the state's banner. After a brief ceremony, all who gather there will be encouraged to walk to Dorsett Stadium for a health fair event including nutrition information and a mini field day for youth. "We will have vehicles to pick up whose who can't make the wa to fie CO Death rates for heart disease, stroke and diabetes are higher in Ta\ Ior County than the state death rates for these diseases and the Taylor County Health Department wants everyone to know that there is something we can do about it. There are ways to help prevent these conditions, including maintaining a healthy weight, exercising and getting enough servings, of fruits and vegetables everday. Taylor County Health Department (TCHD) and the Florida Department of Health will hold the 2nd Annual Step-Up, Florida event on Feb. 19. The purpose of this event is to highlight ti b, importance of physical aci\ Ii) in maintaining a healthy weight, as well as sho\\case the variety of fun physical activity options which are available in Taylor County.' 'IKristie Lutz, with. the TCHD, said they are stepping up their , RELAY FOR LIFE a A-5 The Taco Times February 16, 2005 Honor loved ones April 15 After dark, the Relay For Life celebration will include a special Luminaria Ceremony. Donations will place luminaria along the pathway to memorialize or honor loved ones. The bags will remain lighted throughout the evening, symbolizing the event's belief that "Hope Lives Among Us." To honor individuals in the Luminaria Ceremony, please. rnmnlnte thp Prn-nrnnnnincr fnnrm- fnr ndiditinn] l ifirmnflnonn special events ior children. "Adults can learn from the displays and food demonstrations," she added. Then a delegation will proceed to Steinhatchee where the Community Center will welcome' participants. A health fair at 3:30 p.m. will' be showcased there, before the group walks to the bridge and canoes to the Dixie County line, 'as the Step Up, Gaeat Prfcew I In ho ivtaob1~ S 0~e,1nc-it~n~nM c~~ wwct~L Got Questions SSelling? Buying? Listing S Ca//the best.. we'/f do the rest! ' KELLY & KELLY PROPERTIES " Na Park3 (850)223-2370 (850) 843-1823 (after hours) aed Bin (850) 843-1823 Serving Tayor, Jefferson, ,1adson, and Leon Counties (850)838-7339 127 S. Jefferson St. Downtown Perry www.cbkkperry.com ** I. S I 6 6 - Se*I -*tIyhvapomcoeiteapen 3 86 3 2 S.2 II I* k I 5 5 GURNEDRSUT N3DY Alpine CD Receiver & Change Controller 1303 S. Perry, COX ELECTRONICS Jefferson St. RadioShack Sales & Se Fl 32347 v rou,,egotqeslcr. ewgotanw (850) 584' vice .5145 ,Step Up Alpine o Pioneer -o Blaupunkt o JL Audio 0 XMI Satellite R'adio'o Stealthbox o Stinger Auootv udoSytm Speakers Amps 9~r Custom Boxes:~ ~J/II~ II"~''~"~-''-~'''"~+-""''"`h I I : compete t n e accou mpajnying iorm; uor a Uuitionai inIIIormationU, contact; Jessica Turmire at 584-8892. April 15 16, 2005 Your name: at Taylor County Address: High School Track City: State: __ Zip: Return your order form to: Phone (H): (W): American Cancer Society 2 241 John Knox Road, Suite 100 i Email: Tallahassee, FL 32303 .Credit Card:.Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover Or fax 850-297-0592 Account #: EXP: Signature: Name In Memory In Honor Donation Amount Total Donation: THE MINIMUM SUGGESTED DONATION IS $5 PER BAG. Please make checks payable to the American Cancer Society. .----------------------.. .......... ... . s off this Saturday ilk, but we encourage everyone Florida campaign continues its information or are interested.in-. try,' said Lutz. trek through the state. helping out with the event, please - At Dorsett Stadium, the- mini If you would like more call 584-5087, ext. 118. ld day begins at 10:30 a.m. and ntinues until. 1:30 p.m. with g J 2005 ,,. .. ........ ._ il :2005A," J I .. --- .. I- 9 Sports Sign up for youth baseball underway 10-under tryouts Feb. 16-17 i 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 E-tryout dates and go through basic baseball fundamentals. All = participants should bring their 8-under league The Babe Ruth Baseball 8 and : :nder (pitching machine) Rookie =I.League will hold tryouts and ; :registration February 21 and 22 at : 5:30 p.m. : The league is for youngsters, -.ages 7 and 8, as of August 1, 2005. Players' must attend one of the .i tryout dates and go through basic baseball fundamentals. All T-ball league SRegistration for the 5 and 6- year-old T-ball league will be held February 21-24 at 5:30 p.m. at the SNorman Park sports complex on E Julia Drive. F Youngsters must be ages 5 or. 6 SGirls softball SRegistration for the girls Softball league will be held :February 21-24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Norman Park, sports complex on Y, aJulia Drive. : Youngsters must be ages 9-13 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. e Feb. 21-22 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. Feb. 21-24, as of August 1, 2005. The fee is $30 per player.: , For more information. contact the City Recreation Department at 584-3006. Feb. 21-24 as of August 1, 2005. The fee is $30 per player. For more information, contact the City Recreation Department at 584-3006. 2005 i' TCHS Varsi ty o. '. - lBaseball- Sc-hedle DATE TEAM PLACE TIME/RESU LT Feb. 14-19 Rickards Preseason Classic TBA Feb. 17 vs. Florida High 7 p.m.' Feb 18 vs. Rickards 7 p.m. FeBb.22 "Hamilton Home ; p.m Feb. 25 NFC Away 4 p.m. March 1 Madison Away 7 p.m. March 4:- Florida High Home' .Vircili o :Godby : Home ... ** ... ." March 11 Wakulla Home .; ptm. March 15 E. Gadsden. Away 3 p.m. March17. NFC Home 6 p.m. faich18 ,Suiwannee Home -. 'p:; I-' m March 22 Rickards' Away 7 p.m. fMarch 29 Dixie.(DH)' -Home : ,-p:;n.. April 1 Hamilton Away 6 p.m. pt .5, .:, .E.Gadcden Home : ; ::- 6; April 8 Florida High Away 7 p.m. :pri12-.. Madison .. Home, 7''7 Jp.m. , April 15 Wakulla Away 7 p.m. April 18 Dixie Co. Away 7 p.m. ril9 Rickards Home ., .mi. April 22 Suwannee Away 7 p.m. April 28 Godby Away 4 p.m. May 1-5 District Tourney Away TBA Head Coach Richard Carr Home games shaded -, haw K arate Celebrating (Kds: 0050 p) (Tens: 5 3-6 30 pm) (Aduls -8 pm) (Execive 1:00-100 Years! (Kids: 4,00 5 00 pm) (Teens: 5 30-6 30 pm) (Adulls 7-8 pm) (Executive 12:00-1-00 pm) 124S. Jefferson St TUESDAY & THURSDAY vo'en k"a,'; e bowd'n/' ?/s co'n Fet Jimmy Bowden, Instructor 838-3656 ^A:(.i^-rf^-- -arose.rf j .ap.**T^ .,-<(5.4 .r..--.9.l'i,.,s C ir.-,-^ ..51 l.m-a The Taylor County High boys basketball team ran its record to 12-11 Friday after posting a 92-49 win over Jefferson County in its regular season finale. The Bulldogs were set to take on Madison Tuesday night in the first round of the district tournament being played this week in Wakulla. In the win over Jefferson, Taylor County hit 15 three- District runners-up Members of the Taylor County High boys soccer team prepare to defend a corner kick during recent action in the district finals. The Bulldogs traveled to Pensacola Cathlolic last Thursday for the first round of the state playoffs but fell to the Crusaders 6-0. The team completed the 2004-2005 season with an impressive 14-8-2 record. 15-under tryouts in March The Babe Ruth Baseball 15 and tinder league will hold'tryouts and registration March 22 and 23 at. 5:30 p.m. The league is for youngsters, ages 13 through 15, 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. SRegistration 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. 7th annual -Turkey banquet Saturday ,The Yellow Pine Drummers, Perry's chapter of the Natioinal Wild Turke\ Federation. will hold its 7th annual hunting heritage banquet Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Perry Elks Lodge. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner being served at 6 p.m. During the banquet there will be gun raffles, a silent auction and a hunting equipment auction. Banquet tickets, along with 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. DON'T WASTE ANOTHER MINUTE. LOCAL INSTANT CONNECT 500 PLAN 500 cellularminutes Unlimited Direct Connect walkie-talkie minutes Unlimited nights and weekends $39.99 .I,01hY-. t. DATA APPLICATIONS I Available data services include: i lTwo-Way Messaging, AOL Instant SMessenger" and Wireless Web Access. S STRICKLY NEXTEL CELLULAR .o.o.. ,.v I Call Gary or Lidia AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVEary or Ldia We'll Come To You, 850-223-1900 Monday Eriday 8:30 am until 6:00 pm.,1306-A South Jefferson Street, Perry, FL. "h..0, i i,,. ,,r,;. ii .. 0. I : .. r .i iT-. :1. The PR is notatax orovefnme required large. 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I I r ,, ", I **,, 1..; *" ,'l' .I h ,-I ,' I'. .I ;,' ,.- T, .%,> ,,i < I I' Sim-.,- =.'-,,, ', .lr i I.. ..l ", l l .;,,,; .T. r.. : ,l '.. .. ... ..lr i ...... 1 ,- ", i -, .I. ..i..l- *- .. ... ......... rREWARDfor "Ozma" Lost Puppy Light tan female Pekingnese puppy wearing a red collar with a tag Last seen in Clark Subdivision Two heaftbroken chi/dren7 waiting on her return Please call 584-6113 (days) 584-6332 (nights) a--a--- --- N- = - pointers in the game and ran out to a 60-32 halftime lead before coasting through the second half. Scoring for the 'Dogs were Marquis. Ellis with 21 points; Toney Powell 18, Genario McNealy 15, Rick Williams 13, Miguel Parga 7, Chad Ellis and Jamal Beasley 4, Tradelvan Whetsel 3 and Ja'baree Williams and Dimitris Pigford, with two points each. Alumni team to face Mayo here Saturday The Taylor County High alumni women's basketball team will be hosting a game against the Mayo alumni team on Saturday, Feb. 19, beginning at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. Proceeds from the event will be used to assist girls attending summer camps in an effort to improve their level of play and competitiveness. Halftime activities are also being planned. Members of the Taylor County High alumni team (and graduation year) include, Olisia Ingram Speckled Trout Redfish Blues, etc. (2002), Carol Wentworth (1988), Cathy Goff, Tangela Thomas (1987), Amy Glover (1987), Jennifer Dowdell (1996), Manager Pam Brown, Coach Darrell Upshaw, Sondra Flowers (1988), TaShunda Phelps (1999), Dorothy Strawter (1989), NaTassia Thomas (2002), Lakechia Bryant (1994), TaSonya Johnson (2004) and Manager LaUntrice Simmons. Admission will be $2 for adults and $1 for students. Drinks and snacks will be available in the concession stand. One More Cast GuideServ Operating from Keaton Beach Marina No Fishing License Required For'Customers Sc- (850) 584-9145 ^i'SC GLi cense, 200 Kate Dr. PatM Grff U.S.C.G. License Perry, FL 32348 As seen on TV LIMITED TIME 8-LB. ORECK XL VACUUM CLEANER * Lightweight & Easy To Use * 3-Yr. Warranty * Long 25-ft Cord I 'AI- Buy the Oteck XL', and get tne Cordless Speed ron and the Compac Canister FREE! $100 value '"i - ORECKE 584-6021 803 W. Main St. Perry, Fl. 32347 Store Hours: 8 AM 6 PM Mon. -Sat. southhouse@perry.gulfnet.com A-6 The Taco Times February 16, 2005 --- I District tourney this week I TCHS boys hit 15 'l. i ...3-pointers in win I. *3-pointers in win n! E1I Class of '75 Reunion 3 Day Cruise Optional i For information contact Jim Bassett at (850) 584-5149 Email: jimbassett@gtcom.net i' I' I' i' Religion A-7 The Taco Times February 16, 2005 I1 r Looking for a Bible Study? Steinhatchee Methodists fill calendar Steinhatchee United Methodist Church has the following events slated for the month of February: On Monday, Feb. 21, the United Methodist Women will host a luncheon before their meeting, gathering at noon. On Saturday, Feb. 26, a community breakfast is planned at the church "and all are welcome" at 9 a.m. On Sunday, Feb. 27, the 11 a.m. worship service will be followed by a covered dish dinner. Need directions? The church is located on the Jena side of the river, by ,the traffic light on Highway 358. Bible studies continue on Wednesdays A Bible study focusing on "Strengthening the Inner Man" continues on Wednesday nights at the Church of God of Prophecy located on North Jefferson Street. The Rev. Roy Hardin is leading the series and encourages interested persons to participate. Studies begin at 7 p.m. Is this all there is? "Life has a purpose beyond our daily routines and a life lived with - purpose is one lived happily." That's the message from Rick Warren who Cards of thanks Perryman Our family wishes to extend our ::thanks to the many friends and :,loved ones for the gifts of flowers, ::cards, food and visits during our :time of loss. Your generosity and caring :.touched all our hearts and is very .much appreciated. We would like to give special -:thanks to Pleasant Grove Baptist .Church and Calvary Baptist :Church for their support, and to the caring staff at Burns Funeral Home for their assistance during this difficult time. We would also like to recognize the Taylor County Sheriff's Obituaries Emma O. Barnes -Emma 0. Barnes, 96, died Feb. 14, 2005, in Perry. A native of Alexander City, - ,AlaA-Mrs. .-Barnes lived in_.Jhe. Cherry. Lake area until moving to Perry in 1997. She was a retired clerk from Farmers Home Administration and a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, Donni Barnes III; five grandchildren; 13 great Department and the Perry Police Department for arranging an honor escort during the funeral services. Sincerely, The Family of Ed Perryman Borklund The, children of '"Rudy" Borklund would like to thank all of those who showed their love and support by all the food, flowers, thoughts and prayers during our time of need. Thank you and God bless everyone. Lynn, Eddie, Billy, Charles and Families grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home with ..... interment .following..at ..Cherr.y Lake Cemetery in Madison. Family members will receive friends today, Feb. 16, from 5 until 9 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home, which is in charge of the arrangements. (Continued on page 8) JCeARPET1 We Also * CARPETS WOOD FLOORS Carpet * VINYL BINDING Travel * CERAMIC CUSTOM DESIGNED Trailers, *REPAIRS AREA RUGS Campers Campers 203 E. Drew St. (across from,Robbie's Seafood) & Boats Hours: Mon. Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-12 James Musslewhite. owner Licensed & Insured Visa MC *AmEx OFC58-7 H AVAILABLE wrote the bestselling book, "The Purpose-Driven Life." First Presbyterian Church is using that book in its own 40 Days of Purpose Campaign, and you're urged to participate. "Imagine the impact this could have on our community!" Join the journey through March 20. Call the church office (584-3826) for more details. Episcopal church offers special services Sister Veronica Ruth, OSA, will provide teaching about Christian spirituality and prayer for both men and women on Sundays at 9 a.m. in St. James Episcopal Church, located at 1100 W. Green St. Look below .. She will also lead the Stations of the Cross during the Fridays of Lenl, beginning at noon. The Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is: also planned, and clergy will be available to hear confessions and provide spiritual direction. For further information, please contact the church at 584-7636. Youth stage yard sale Saturday The youth ministry of Glorious Rain Church of God of Prophecy will stage a yard sale fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 19, from 7 a.m. until noon at 110 Maurice Linton Road, behind Buddy's Furniture Store. Illemory of 'Banquet of Love' enjoyed r Loving Joseph Williams March 25, 1973 Feb. 16, 1997 By B.D. WILLIAMS home Saturday, Feb. 12, being wishes to extend their heartfelt w, 'm Deacon Willie D. Knight of Merina, Calif. spent some time here visiting his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. Leroy and Mrs. Lillie Bell Goston. While here he attended New Bethel M. B. Church, taught Sunday school and conducted devotional services. He visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Summers, Mrs. B. D. Williams, the Calloway family, the Blunt family and the Montgomery family. He, the Gastons and the Montgomerys traveled to Jacksonville and visited, with family and friends there. He took his flight back (850)386-7553 Tallahassee 1882 Capital Circle NE, Suite 103 Tallahassee, FL 32308 wished a safe trip home by family and friends. Vivian Brannon, who died in Ocala, was brought here Monday for viewing at Trinity Funeral Home and burial in Springhill Cemetery. The funeral services for Princess W. M. Phailmore were held Sunday in Holiness Church in Live Oak. Mother Phailmore was the mother of Mrs. Morris Perkins, the First Lady of Triumph Church Kingdom of God in Christ in Perry. The family of Princess Phailmore (850)875-9992 Quincy 227 E. Jefferson St. Quincy, Fl 32351 Toll Free: 1-877-997-8181 The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solcy upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask thetlawyer to send yo ree written information about their qualifications and experience. appreciation to every one for the many deeds of kindness. Deacon Ephraim Tillman' has been discharged from Doctors' Memorial Hospital in Perry and is back home to the delight of family and friends. It was a grand time in New Brooklyn Baptist Church fellowship hall where they presented the "Banquet of Love" Saturday, Feb. 12. The speakers were Ministers Kenneth and Carmen Dennis. They were enjoyable and the attendance was good. lan Brown Cary A. "Bo" Hardee, III Nakia D. Purdie-Lawson Hal Richmond, Of Counsel Personal Injury & Wrongful Death * AUTOMOTIVE, TRUCK, & MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS * DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS * MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE/MALPRACTICE * SLIP & FALL PREMISES LIABILITY * NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE No Fees or Costs until Recovery (850)997-8181 Monticello 1307 S. Jefferson Street Monticello, FL 32344 8 years have passed since- you've been gone. Your mother, children, sisters and brother are still holding strong. Your family still misses you dearly. They often call your name as if you were still here. You loved your family without a doubt, you loved and provided, you did not stop. The lessons you taught us, we shall never forget,. for throughout your walk of life, a light was lit., Although we can 't' s'e you, your presence will be near, your spirit will live in each of us throughout every year. Loving you forever, Missing you always, Your Mother--Yvonne and Family Engagement & birth announcement forms are availablefor pick up in our office and are published as space is available. Caminez Brown& Harde, P.A Jon D. Caminez BOARD CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL LAWYER 0 -- I A-8 The TaCO Times February 16, 2005 The Boyd Report: How can we fix SocialSecurity? ************************************^AAAAAAA By Congressman ALLEN BOYD For over 65 years, Social Security has provided a vital floor of protection for millions of Americans. It has fulfilled the promise announced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt by providing and assuring generations of workers with financial security after retirement. For today's generation of retirees, Social Security is strong, but younger workers are understandably concerned about the future stability of Social Security. The problem is simple: With an aging population and changing demographics, the system is fiscally unsustainable over the long term. I approach the debate over Social Security reform with two assumptions: the importance of Social Security in our society and the- long term insolvency of the program. Now is the time to build a strong, workable and comprehensive plan to save Social Security for our children and grandchildren. I have introduced the Kolbe-Boyd Bipartisan Retirement Security Act that puts the Social Security program on a path to permanent solvency and stability. With Social Security at the forefront of domestic policy discussions and a popular topic on numerous news programs, there is much confusion surrounding the issue. While the President has stated his commitment to reform Social Security and embraced, many of the principles in my plan, the Kolbe-Boyd bill is not the President's bill. I want to clarify where I stand on this issue by outlining the main provisions of the Kolbe-Boyd bill-a bill I believe in and will stand behind. The Kolbe-Boyd bill does not affect anyone 55 years of age or older. While modernizing Social Security is absolutely essential, no plan should affect current retirees or those nearing Obituaries (Continued from page 7) Sable Rose Tuten .. Sable Rose Tuten, 42, a homemaker, dies Feb. 10, 2005, in Perry. A native of Madison County, -Ms. Tuten had resided in Perry since 1979. She was a member of of Antioch Baptist Church and worked part time for Perry Newspapers, Inc. Survivors include: her mother, Rose Tuten of Perry; her companion of 13 years,. Johnny Bennett; two daughters, Misty Mosley and. Joy Mosley; one _brother, Paul Tuten of Perry; one 'sister, Debbie Faulkner of Perry; .,one-granddaughter, Jada Cooper; "and -a ,host of nieces and .nephews. ---Graveside services were held Sunday, Feb. 13,.at 2 p.m. at Hendry Cemetery in Shady Grove. Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. John T. James John T. James,. 55, a commercial fisherman, died Feb. 11, 2005, in. Madison. A native of Panama City, he had lived in Perry most of his life. He was the son of the late David S. and Ruth (Mallory) James. Mr. James was a Baptist. Survivors include a brother, Jerrell Cook of Perry, and a sister, Allie Taylor of Vernon. No services are planned at this time. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. retirement. The Social Security program needs to be reformed so that future generations can enjoy the benefits of this invaluable program, and therefore, only future generations should feel the effects of reform. We have a moral obligation to protect the benefits that have been promised to current retirees, and our plan recognizes this responsibility and fulfills this promise. The Kolbe-Boyd bill strengthens the safety net for low- income workers through a minimum benefit provision. The minimum benefit provision enables low-income workers to do better than under current law. Under Kolbe-Boyd, no individual who works a full career will have to retire in poverty. An individual who has worked for 40 years will be guaranteed a Social Security benefit equal to 120 percent of the poverty level., A low-incomre worker is defined as anyone making $30,000 or less annually, and the minimum benefit provision allows these workers to increase their retirement income by more than 10 percent. This does not include the money accumulated in personal retirement accounts. The Kolbe-Boyd bill allows every American the opportunity to control his or her own retirement through the creation of voluntary personal accounts. Younger generations will be able to contribute a small portion-of their payroll taxes to personal accounts. Under Kolbe-Boyd, younger workers can direct 3 percent of the first $10,000 of earnings and 2 percent of the remainder, up to the taxable maximum. Workers. can make additional voluntary contributions of up to $5,000 a year to their personal accounts, and these voluntary contributions would be after-tax. The Kolbe-Boyd bill models personal accounts after the Thrift Savings Plan that most federal employees enjoy today. If an individual is hesitant about investing his or her money, he or she can keep all of it invested in Treasury bills-the exact same way current Social Security dollars are invested today. For those who want to earn a higher return, they can invest in predetermined investment options, again similar to the current program for federal employees. All workers will still receive a defined benefit from Social Security. In other words, the savings accrued in the personal account are in addition to the Social Security benefits which flow from the current program. The Kolbe-Boyd bill expands the savings opportunities for low- income workers through personal accounts. As their pennies are stretched thin every month, many low-income workers find it difficult to save. The Kolbe-Boyd plan provides a savings subsidy or "match" for low-income workers who make voluntary contributions to their personal account. Any qualified worker who makes a $1 voluntary contribution to his or her personal account will receive a government match of $150. The government would match 50 percent for each additional dollar up to $600 annually. Low- income workers could designate their Earned Income Tax Credit refund for this purpose. This means that for the first time, many low-income workers will be able to accumulate significant accounts to pass on to their family. By preserving the basic benefit while also encouraging individual responsibility, the Kolbe-Boyd bill helps continue the great American tradition of Social Security. For all the adjustments that are needed to stabilize Social Security system for our children Congressman Allen Boyd and grandchildren, the most expensive option of all is to deny the obvious problems that keep the system on its current unsustainable path. As discussions over Social Security reform heat up in the coming months, I want my constituents to know where I stand on this issue, understand the details of the Kolbe-Boyd bill, and realize that I will work to make Social Security safe, strong and protected. 'Overwhelming requests' for cat traps Taylor County Animal Control has received several requests for cat traps over the weeks. "Due to the overwhelming volume of requests it has been impossible to meet all your needs. We again suggest that if the problem is one that cannot wait, please go to the local feed stores and purchase a trap. You can then either bring the cat to the shelter during regular shelter hours or call our office to schedule an appointment for pick-up from your home. Please remember, if you choose to do this, it can take animal control up to 24 hours for pick-up as this is a service that is done in conjunction with our regular' service requests," Coordinator Brianne Hoover said. "'Be sure to keep the animal protected while it awaits pick-up." The shelter also extends thanks to those who have adopted pets, from the shelter, including rescue animals of the month Faith, Grace and Sophie. Currently the shelter has- poodle/terrier mix puppies which will be available for adoption. in about four weeks. The puppies' mother will be available for adoption once the puppies are weaned. Also available are a Border Collie/Blue Heeler male and one male Hound dog. Due to staffing schedules, the shelter will be open only from 8- 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments can still be made by calling 838-3525 and officer will contact you to schedule a time. 'Croppin' for a 4 Cure' planned this weekend Scripbookers and crafters are in\ ited to a "Croppin' for a Cure" fund- raiser Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturdav. Feb. 26, at First United Methodist Church Memorial Hall. For reservations, contact Theresa Crawford at 838-3610. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society s 2005 Relay for Life. -1 --" PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING Dr. Tiffany Torrans NATURE COAST EYECARE INSTITUTE is proud to announce the newest addition to their medical staff, .. Tiffany Torrans, OD. Dr. Torrans brings to Nature Coast EyeCare Institute her clinical experience in contact lenses, pediatrics, I binocular vision, low vision and primary care.' She is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University, 2,~ F, College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. Dr. Torrans believes in providing comprehensive and compassionate care of the highest quality. We are'thrilled to have Dr. Torrans join our team of professionals at Nature Coast EyeCare Institute! Our Specialties Include: SCataract Surgery Laser Vision Correction LASIK State-of-the Art Facilities t Techniques Laser Glaucoma Surgery Diabetic Eye Treatment Eye Exams i' NATURE COAST S IEyeCare IL titute 'I A a n e w y e a dea I . CALENDAR Amvets Post 20, ladies auxilliary and Sons of AMVETS meet 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at 2499 Woods Creek Road. American Legion, Steinhatchee Post 291, fourth Tues. 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (closed), 8 p.m., at Heritage House on Washington Street, across from public library; and another AA group who meets Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Serenity House, located at 1260 Hwy. 98 West, across from the BP station at 8 p.m. AL-ANON, St. James Episcopal Church (in library), Wednesdays 12 noon to 1 p.m.; 584-2146. Thursday at 6:30 for beginners meeting with regular meeting at 7 p.m. The Way: Christ centered recovery group, meets on Fridays at 7 p.m. at Serenity House on Hwy., 98 W., across from BP Station. Open to alcoholics, addicts, family members and friends. AARP: last Wed., 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Airport Advisory Commission. 4th Monday, 12 noon, Perry-Foley Airport. American Legion Post #96 1st Tues., 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, Center Street. Big Bend Hospice Advisory Council: 4th Tues., noon, 107 East Green Street, Chamber of Commerce: third Thurs., 8 a.m., chamber board room. City Council: 2nd and 4th Tues. at 5:30 p.m. Civil Air Patrol (CAP): 2nd and 4th Mon., 7 p.m., main hanger at airport. County Commission: first Mon. and third Tues. at 6 p.m., courthouse annex. Diabetes classes every Tuesday, 2 p.m., Doctors' Memorial Hospital. FAMU Alumni Chapter, second Mon., 7 p.m., Jerkins Center. Perry Masonic Lodge 123, meets first and third Monday nights, 7:30 p.m. Girl Scouts Service Unit: first Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Scout Hut. Healthy Start Coalition: fourth Mon., 9 a.m., Taylor County School District Administrative Office Complex. ' Historical Society: open Thursday afternoons, 1-5 p.m. Home Educators League of Perry (HELP): second Thurs., 1:30 p.m., Forest Capital Hall. 584-8553 or 584- 9207. Humane Society of Taylor County, 2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m., Forest Capital Hall. Juvenile Justice. Council: third Thurs., 9 a.m., at Juvenile Justice Office, 1719 S.Jefferson. Keaton Beach Business & Community Association meets each 2nd Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. at the Keaton Beach Hot Dog Stand., Kiwanis Club: Wednesdays, noon, Joyce's MainStreet Cafe. - La Leche League International: 2nd Wed., 10:30a.m., Taylor County Public Library Lady Elks: .-econrd Thurs. 8 p.m., Elks'Lodge. i - Main Street Perry: First Monday of each' month, Perry/Taylor County: Chamber of Commerce at noon. Mothers of Pre-Schoolers: first and third Fri. Call 584-3826. Muskogee Creek Indian Nation: 2nd ard 4th Sat., 7 p.m. Tribal grounds, Lyman Hendry Road. Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe: Oak Hill Village on Woods Creek Road, 1st Sat. Narcotics Anonymous: Wednesdays, 8 p.m., at 1260 W. Hwy. 98, at Serenity House (dirt road across from BP Station). These are open -meetings to those interested 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. Perry Garden Club: Palmetto Circle, ,2nd Mon., 7 p.m.; Pine Tree Circle, third Wed., 10 a.m. SPerry Elks Lodge: Tues., 8 p.m. Perry Lodge #187: 1st, 3rd Wed., 7 p.m., Masonic Hall. Perry Lodge 123, F&AM, first and third Monday-nights, 7:30 p.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: 1st Thurs., 6 p.m. Courthouse annex (old post office). Republican Party of Taylor County: To keep abreast ot Republican news, e- mail Tommie Stanaland at tstanaland@yahoo.com or call 584.8815 Rotary Club: Tues., noon at B. J.'s Downtown Cafe. School Board: 1st and 3rd Tues., 7 p.m. SHARE distribution': 4th Sat., 10 a.m. Social Security: 'representatives, 2nd Tues., 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, courthouse annex. Sons of Confederate Veterans meets fourth Tuesday at VFW Post on' Center Street, 7 p.m. For location, call 584-5346. Taylor Adult Program (TAP): Thurs. 10 a.m., 502 N. Center Street. 223-0393. Taylor Coastal Water and Sewer: 3rd Wed. at 18820 Beach Road, 5 p.m. Taylor County Task Force Against Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault: 4th Wed., 12 noon at Joyce's Mainstreet Cafe. Taylor County Democratic Party meets the third Monday, 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral. Call 584-9656 or 584- 3617. Taylor Development Council: 2nd Wed. 4 p.m., at Chamber, TTaylor County Development Authority: 2nd Mon., 5 p m. at Chamber. Taylor County Habitat for Humanity, Inc.: board meeting, 2nd Tues., 5:30 p.m., Room 208, Capital City Bank.. Taylor County Historical Society: 3rd Mon., 7 p.m. Historical Society building. Taylor, County Horseman's Association Horse Show: 2nd Sat., 10 a.m. Arena scaled on Bishop Blvd Taylor County Leadersnip Uouncil: 2nd and 4th Friday 7 p m Jerkinr. Community In Monteverde tournament B-1 The Taco Times February 16, 2005 TCHS academic team places fourth The Taylor County High School Academic Team placed fourth this past weekend at a tournament held at Montverde Academy near Orlando. Pictured above are team members Rachel Heartsfield, Tim Machula, Jordan Robertson, Gerard Massey, Megan Perry, and Caleb Reaves. The Taylor County High School academic team placed fourth this past Saturday, Feb. 12, in a tournament at Monteverde Academy near Orlando. Team members who traveled were Rachel Heartsfield, Tim Machula, Jordan Robertson, Gerard Massey, Megan .Perry and Caleb Reaves. In six preliminary rounds, the team went 5-1, defeating Chiles B (280-100), Gainesville East Side B (260-160), Branford B (180-50), Gainesville East Side C (230-100) and Vanguard (165- 110). Their lone loss was to Hardee County, falling 165-130. The top four teams continued on to playoffs, with the Taylor team seeded fourth behind Ransom Everglades, Hardee and East Side A. In the semi-finals Taylor fell to Ransom Everglades 255-110.' The team then faced Hardee in a rematch to determine third and fourth place, where they lost another close game 195-145. Ransom Everglades finished in first place, going undefeated for the day, and East Side A placed second. "I'm very proud of the team," Coach Mark Viola said. "The format was very different from what we're used" to, but they didn't let that bother them. They won some very convincing games and the losses to Hardee' really coUld have gone either way." Next on the calendar for the academic team is Taylor Bowl, a tournament they host at the high school, on Feb. 26.. On March 12 they will travel to the University of Florida to compete in a National Academic Quiz Tournaments state qualifier for nationals. Their final regular' season tournament will be the Commissioners Academic Challenge held at Disney World in April. Capital City Bank eyes expansion, purchases Capital City Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCBG), has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire First Alachua Banking Corporation (FABC), headquartered in Alachua. FABC's wholly-owned subsidiary, First National Bank of Alachua (FNBA), has $229 million in assets, seven offices in Alachua County and an eighth in Hastings (located in St.,Johns County). FABC also has a mortgage lending office in Gadifes ille and a financial ser ices division. Subject to certain potential adjustments, FABC shareowners will receive $2,847.04 in cash and 71:176 shares of CCBG common stock for each of the 10,186 shares of FABC common stock issued and outstanding. Based on Capital City's closing market price on NASDAQ of Feb. 2, this cash and stock combination equaled aggregate consideration of $58.2 million.. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, as well as the approval of FABC shareowners and other customary closing conditions, is scheduled to .close mid-year 2005. Excluding one-time, merger-related expenses, the transaction is expected to be $.02 per share dilutive in 2005 and $.01 to $.02 per share accretive in 2006. Capital City Bank Group Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer William G. Smith Jr. said, "First National Bank of Alachua has a strong history of serving its clients for more than 97 tears. SWe will continue to build on the strong legacy of community service...and our commitment to clients will only be enhanced by the additional financial products and services offered by Capital City." The completion of this acquisition marks a significant expansion for Capital City in North Central Florida. It will increase the corporation's assets to $2.6 billion. I: i IIiM, Glenda Hamby is shown with Kiwanian Charlton Knowles. United Way needs $31,000 for goal By BOB CHILDS Kiwanis publicist Glenda Hamby, :acting campaign associate for the United Way oft the Big Bend, was guest speaker at the Feb. 2 meeting of the Perr\ Kiwanis Club, detailing the work and focus of the United Way and its impact on Taylor County and the larger eight-county area comprising the Big Bend. The speaker emphasized that the United Way is dedicated to bringing people and resources "together to find the best way to address our community's most pressing needs and to touch human beings through service programs which fill those needs. She stressed the fact that this year's campaign goal is $185,000 for Taylor County, just $3,000 above last year's receipts, yet, to date, $31,000 is needed to achieve this goal and a concerted effort is underway to reach that sum in the Next four months. Hamby stated that 16 agencies in Taylor County received funding from the United Way and it is estimated that over 8,000 of our citizens have benefited in many way, some life-saving, as a result ",,* Please see page 4 Ribbon-cutting New customers and well-wishers gathered recently for the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of By Faith Consignments, located at 106. E. Main, across from the courthouse. 'A Killing in Choctaw' One-man play set at NFCC North Florida I Community College has unveiled events celebrating Black History Month for February 22 23. Comedian, speaker and educator Carl Raye will perform his one- man, two-act play: "A Killing in Choctaw: the Power, of Forgiveness" at 6 p.m., on Feb. 22, at Van H. Priest Auditorium. Carl Raye carried scars from witnessing his father's brutal 1962 murder in segregated Choctaw, County, Alabama. "It was a white, man's retaliation for 18- year-old Raye's having responded to the man's questioning. by saying 'yes' and 'no',instead of 'yes, sir' and 'no, sir,' which were the customary responses when addressing white people." In a humorous, yet sometimes serious and sophisticated manner, Raye portrays witnessing the murder of his father. "In a very telling and thoughtful way, the play describes how he eventually arrived at a place of forgiveness and healing." Raye's spellbinding play was adapted into a documentary by Della Productions and released in August 2004. Award winning filmmaker Chike Nwoffiah, co- founder and artistic director of the celebrated Oriki Theater, directed the production. HBO plans to air the documentary sometime in 2005. Raye's appearance at NFCC and FAMU are among his last before the program airs. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Raye and Dr. Tameka Hobbs, history professor at Florida A&M University, will conduct a discussion on "Diversity, Race and the Power of Forgiveness" at 10 a.m. in the NFCC Fine Arts Auditorium. Events are open to the public and without charge. Raye will also present "A Killing in Choctaw" at FAMU in Tallahassee, Thursday, Feb. 24 at 6'p.m. in Lee Hall. Following the performance, Raye and Hobbs will lead a discussion on "Why do We as African-Americans Hate Ourselves?" These events are free to the public. Raye--engineer," comedian, speaker, educator--graduated from Alabama's Tuskegee Institute in 1967 with a BS degree in electrical engineering and worked for years in the aerospace industry. He always had a yearning to perform stand-up comedy so he took comedy classes for two years and headed to Hollywood. Four years later he was working in comedy clubs throughout the country. In 1989 he produced his own cable television show, "The Carl Raye Comedy Show." While working the college circuit, he discovered he had a talent for public speaking and added motivational speaking to his resume. "A Killing in. Choctaw" sprang from these appearances. Raye started a Youth Opportunity Program in East Palo Alto'in 1968 and now hosts tours to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). To date,.he has chaperoned more than 2,00.0 students on HBCU tours. In 1988 he and his wife founded Courtland Esteem School, a private school "- Please see page 4 Hall of Famer Taylor County resident Wayne Dunwoody met Hall of Fame baseball player Johnny Bench, left, during the worldwide network cabling conference held at the Gaylord Reso;jt in Orlando Jan. 28. Bench was the featured speaker for the conference. . jusa Editorial B-2 The Taco Times February 16, 2005 Social Security changes prompt questions, letter Dear Editor: Is the whole story being told about Social Security and the Social Security Trust Fund? We are being told that the Social Security Trust Fund will run out of money in the not-too-distant future. Three separate articles on this subject appeared in the Jan. 25, 2005, edition of the New York Times on-line. One article had the headline "White House Looking for Ways to Ease Opposition to Social Security Overhaul." This article Mentioned "...the issue of cutting benefits to future retirees." And Further that "...future benefits have to be reduced in order to close a : long-term financial gap that the government estimates at roughly .,$3.7 trillion over the \next 75 Yearss" Another article had the headline S"Backers of Gay Marriage Ban .Use Social Security as Cudgel." Here the article said "...it becomes impossible for us to unite our movement on an issue such as Social Security privatization where there are already deep misgivings." Then there are references to Social Security in the article "Budget Office Puts Deficit.at $855 Billion Over 10. Years." Perhaps the most important statement here refers to ..revamping Social Security, which could cost $1 trillion to $2 trillion..." Again on Jan. 26, 2005, two more articles appeared in the New York Times online .on the., -.apparent deficit of the Social ;'Security Trust Fund. One article had the headline, ";Senators Urge Bush to Sell Overhaul of Social Security." This article outlines one position -being advocated on the U.S. Senate side by the Senate Finance Committee which has jurisdiction oyer Social Security. *;The other article, "Bush Aides S-ay Budget Deficit Will Rise -gain," presents the argument that ..the government would Eventually save at least as much imoney as it spends by lowering t-.he cost of future benefits to retirees." *Readers might be interested'in a statement made by the ionorable Mary Rose Oaker of' SOhio in .the House of Representatives. "-'The true solution to our present dilemma is to change the Federal budget :deficit calculations to remove the Social Security trust funds from the deficit calculations. Only by changing the deficit calculations can we secure the trust fund Reserves for 'future retirees. If, instead, we vote to' retain the ''current deficit calculation, we are allowing the robbery of dedicated. .Social Security revenues to -continue." Taco Wednesday 123 S. Jefferson Perry, Florid In the Congressional Record- House for Nov. 28, 1995, (pages H13707-H13708) under the heading "RAIDING SOCIAL SECURITY TO BALANCE THE BUDGET," Hon. Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii asked: "How is it possible for the Imoo Speaker or anyone else presenting the budget formula for the press, for the American people, to say that the budget is going to be balanced if by the conference report itself there is a $108 billion deficit? Very simple. You take -* Please see page 4 Letter applauds Boyd Dear Editor: Congressman Allen Boyd's stand on "Saving Social Security" is to be applauded. It takes.a lot of guts to take on the liberal Democrats in Washington, D.C., who are bent on opposing every program that the Bush Administration proposes. It does not matter that the Social Security Program is on a track to go belly-up in 15 to 20 years. It does'not matter that the program the Bush Administration is proposing is similar to the program that federal civil service workers have had for almost 20 years! What the Democrats donrot want you to know is that the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) has been a great success. The FERS system allows' each employee to put a percentage of their salary into an investment account with the government matching the employee's' contribution up to a maximum percentage. The "private accounts" .are invested in a mix of securities, the exact mix determined by the employee. The best part of this system is that the money. invested belongs to the employee--the government does not control it! What you do not spend in retirement can even be passed on to your children or grandchildren. The debate over Social Security reform is not really about your pension. It is about who controls your pension. The Democrats are using Social Security as they have used other social programs. The liberals Democrats want you to be. dependent on them for your every need. Need I remind you of the debate over welfare reform that took place during the nineties and the dire predictions the Democrats were expounding about what would happen if the Republican lead ,welfare reforms were implemented? Well welfare reform was implemented and the liberal Democrats were proven wrong. They will also be proven wrong on. their opposition to Social Security reform . Let your voice be heard! Call. Congressman Boyd's office (202- 224-3041) and applaud him for his courage and leadership. Call Senator Bill Nelson's office (202- 224-5274) and tell him to support the Bush Plan to reform social security. You may also remind Senator Nelson that.he will be up for re-e~ijon in a couple of \'ears Floyd Ford Keaton Beach Soccer moms step forward Dear Editor: We do not like to see an' innocent Iperson accused .of things that he took no part in, so we would like to step forward and take the blame for our actions. It seems that some are tinder the wrong impression as to who .organized the "soccer moms" being in attendance at the Jan. 27 recreation meeting between the city and county..As Perry Soccer Association (PSA) representatives we mailed out letters to all. 285 players' parents asking them to come to the meeting to express our need to the county for soccer fields. SIn a previous meeting, the county entertained the idea of proceeding forward with phase I of the sports complex which includes, soccer fields. .We simply wanted a strong showing that this is what PSA needs due, to the fact that we have outgrown, the facility at the Elks Lodge, If it seems organized and planned., .lies day, February 16, 2005 Street la P.O. Box 888 (850) 584-5513 DONALD D. LINCOLN DEBBIE CARLTON Published Business Manager SUSAN H. LINCOLN BETH MANN S Managing Editor Advertising Director ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI CAROLYN DuBOSE Staff Writer PrLmotional Advertising CHARLES R. SADLER CAROL BROOKS Staff Writer Promotional Advertising The Taco Times (ISSN 07470967) is published each Wednesday by Perry News- papers, Inc.. 123 S Jefferson Street, Perry. Florida 32347. Subscriptions are $35 00 per year or $49 00 out of county. Periodicals postage paid at Perry, Florida 32348 POSTMASTER. Send address changes to the TACO TIMES, PO Box 888, Perry, FL 32348 The Taco Times welcomes Letters to the Editor reflecting responsible opinions and views on mhe news. Please submit letters by Monday at p m. The Taco Times reserves Ihe right to refuse publication of letters which are libelous or irre. sponsible. Name may be withheld if circumstances so require, but all letters sub- mit:ed should be signed by the writer and accompanied by a phone number for verification We look forward to hearing from you' Our address Perry, Newspapers Inc , PO Bo: 388, Perry Florida 32348 e-mail peroynewsimperry.gulfnet.com Member Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. , 19 I I I II well it'was, because that is how we run our organization. As far as the "baseball dads" being there, it just so. happens that the ones who were there have kids who play soccer. Oince the "dads". saw the city brought: no options to discuss, then' it \as time to address what the city has in plans for getting the baseball fields in.playing condition because try-outs are beginning. SAs far as "the many of" City .Attorne\ Bill Blue's "kinfolk" -(his wife and three children, and their grandparents) being there, well he received the. same letter all 283 other soccer players' parents received. Soccer Mosnis SKa' Parker Carol Wentworth Writer finds city's attacks 'appalling' Dear Editor: I have been to several city council meetings in Perry, but I was appalled at the way last Tuesday's meeting (Feb. 8) was conducted. Never in my life have I seen .such verbal attacks by a chairperson on another council member, to include the city attorney, and pointing fingers. : If this is the %wa% we conduct our city meetings it's no wonder we can't get anything accomplished, especially in solving our recreational difficulties As for Mr. (Joe) Collins' appeal to the city council expressing his concerns about the chairperson's character assassination of his credibility to be on the Doctors' Memorial Board of Directors, I think an apology to him was in order. If not by the council, at least by the individual concerned. Sincerely yours, Bruce R, Foster L -10 W L ~CU :QCl 21u LML aE ou o cn o mJ AB' MMAT '% Q O TUN P Midweek Muddle Midweek Muddle Our hearts belonged to Seymour By SUSAN H. LINCOLN There Bettylin and I stood in -flip-flops and faded denim shorts neathh the old apple tree. SPaying our last respects. We were grieving for a turtle named Seymour. He had served us well. He had been our friend. Our ,slow but sure nature study. Our link to'the watery world. \Ve loved Seymour. But one day..., Life comes to an end, and suddenly people remember us fondly. (It's a shame to have to die in order to be well-liked.) Seymour attained new popularity through his death. Although Bettylin and I were the only ones who had much to do "with that stupid old turtle" (a direct quote from the insensitive boys :with whom we played), when a funeral was planned, everybody. wanted to attend. "You never even liked him," said Bettylin in her loud and hateful voice, as one hand rested upon her hip and her toe tapped out frustration. "Yeah," I said, always being the original; sort. "You called him a 'stupid old turtle,'" said Bettylin with turtle tears welling in her own eyes. "Yeah," I said. "And you',"" she said, bringing her discourse to a crescendo, "you once tried to kill him. Who knows, you might have killed him this time." "Yeah," I said, looking at her curiously. Had grief, affected her mental processes? Seymour died a natural death in his plastic circular home with the pool. "We didn't kill the stupid turtle," Sidney insisted. "He probably died of being stupid." "That's it," Bettylin said, grabbing the closest clod of dirt she could find. "Yeah,"I said. After she returned from dirt-bombing our arch enemy, I held this bereaved human 'mother's hand and told her just to ignore those boys figuring they'd, probably die of being stupid soon, too. We had funeral arrangements to make. They were elaborate. For Seymour, as for no other, Bettylin would part with the red plastic heart she got on Valentine's Day--the kind that comes filled with'conversatibn candy hearts. .Seymour would rest in peace within that plastic symbol of friendship, knowing that his survivors enshrouded him with love. "What about music?" I asked. (This was my first funeral.) We sang "Jesus Loves Me" to Seymour neathh the*.old apple tree. God's greatest melodies find new meaning when sung from the heart. That day, we sang from our hearts. Then we surrounded Seymour's little green shell with cotton from all the aspirin bottles in our two houses. And we buried that red Valentine heart. We made a small commemorative cross from two popsicle sticks (which required us to first eat the popsicles), held together by a bit, of Elmer's glue. We wrote upon them: "Seymour,. a good turtle" accompanied by the date, June 12, 1963. At the most solemn moment of the ceremony, Sidney and his neighborhood partner in crime, charged from behind the hedge with primitive guns made from oak limbs. "Seymour's dead,.and you two are next," they bellowed. ."At a funeral!" I said in disgust, already disenchanted with the shortcomings of the human race. "We're telling," was the final word as Seymour's funeral entourage marched through the poplar trees, around the blooming mimosas and through the fragrant sweet shrub to the back; screened door. For what must have been the 17th time that day, we announced, "Those boys are aggravatin' us again." "Uhhmmm," my mother said, while grating corn. "Just ignore them." We felt obligated to lick our wounds--to mourn Seymour's passing, and our own misfortune of being left on this earth with those boys, of all people. It's a misfortune which we continued to lament in the course of our growing up, until, we wore chiffon at each other's wedding. But we never lamented our times with Seymour. He was as meaningful in life, as he was inspirational in dying. "Seymour, a good turtle." Our hearts (and plastic one, too) belonged to him. I~ a aw ---P II I e . oi ZAA 3^ - -1-16 S. B-3 The Taco Times February 16. 2005 Small ads...big deals!! Grandpa's Trash & Treasures. Tuesday- Thursday, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Friday- Saturday, 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Yard sale items. Dishes, 100. Purses, 250. Winter wear, $1. Fill a bag with clothes for $5. 1255 Hwy. 19 North across from the Shriners. 2/16-2/18 Moving Sale: Saturday, Feb. 19, 7 a.m. until. Furniture, motorized Jeeps for children (like new), household items, etc. 3849 Foley Cut-Off Road. 2/16 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. 2/16-2/25 This Friday at the auction: Dept. store returns, 3 tool boxes, miter saws, air compressors, table saw, Sears hand tools and more, groceries, candies and other misc. 3 miles south of Perry on Hwy. 19 next to Crews Marine. 2/16-2/18 M C L - Somma soft-sided waterbed, has box springs, liners, cylinders, and mattress topper,.need to sell, make me an offer Also: Imperial hair dryer with chair, $50 Call 843-3517. 2/16-2/25 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 St. 584-7773. 2/2-2/25 Computer parts & accessories, many new items, too many to list. $100 takes all. 578-2230 or 838-9670 (cell). 2/16-2/18 Oak fire wood, $40. 843-1460. 2/16-2/18 . Land for sale, 221 N between Shiloh Church Rd. and Cairo Parker Rd. 1 acre lots with paved roads. Owner financing available. Please call (386) 658-1346 or (850) 584-5891 (Badcock). 7/21tfEF Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath house for sale by owner. Split plan, total living space aprox. 1586 including finished garage. Energy efficient, central heat and air. Nice wooded area on both sides. On nice corner lot convenient to shopping centers Call 850-223-2198 or 850-843-1979, leave, message. Shown by appointment only Price in mid 80's. 2/4-3/2' Individual interested in purchasing land and/or houses from the smallest to the largest. Cash for good deeds. Confidential. 850-578-2280. '2/9-2/25 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 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, 2/11-2/23 WOODRIDGE APARTMENTS $199 MOVE-IN SPECIAL For Basic to Market renters. 1, 2, or 3 BR HC and Non HC accessible apartments. HUD vouchers considered and rental assistance may 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. 1/21tfWA :Totally furnished 2 bedroom, 1 bath apt., $160 per week + dep., mature working couple preferred. Also: 1 furnished sleeping room, $100 per week + deposit. Call 838-1524+77 pin or 843-1267, leave message. 2/9tfWB Boarded wanted in my house. 584-8045. 2/16-2/18MC Southem Villas of Perry 'Looking For Applicants! HUD vouchers accepted. 1 & 2 BR HC and non-HC accessible apartments. Office hours are 8:00 to 5:00 Mon-Thurs. Call 850-584-8111. TDD/TTY 711. 315 Puckett Rd., Perry, FL 32347. Equal Housing Opportunity. 11/3tfSV -UOBLE - j * 1995 Chevy Lumina, super clean, dependable, excellent condition body & mechanically, A/C, P/B, P/S. Must see to .appreciate. Clear title. Call 850-223-1780 or 850-843-1943. 2/16-2/25 1999 Chrysler LHS, loaded with everything, leather, heated seats, all power. Excellent condition. 50,800 miles. ,$10,500. 584-2230. 2/16-2/18 S195 Cadilac Coupe Deville. White, low miles, this is' an excellent car. 584-6879 pin 4444. 1/26tfRW 2003 Yamaha V-Star Classic, 650cc, has 507 miles, $5,000 obo. 838-4962 or 838- 6650. 2/4-2/25 1999 Dodge'Grand Caravan SE, 112k miles, clean, great condition, $5,250 obo. 838-2047, leave message. 2/4-2/16: 1998 Chevy 1500 1/2 ton pickup, $4,995. Call 5B4-7163 after 6 p.m. 2/16-2/18 ,1993 Chevy Caprice, one owner, $3,800. Call 584-3182. 2/16-2/18 2003 350 Warrior, garage kept, $3,200. -Call Donny at 838-2480. 2/16-2/18 I LOST: "Nasa." Female longish-haired solid gray cat with a bushy tail. 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. Tired of just getting by? Start a second income with internet business from home. Our business has helped many just like you. Risk free. Free training. Free computer. 1-888-279-8322 ext. 92290. www.inslangman.moneywayz.com 1/26-2/18 Underground Utility Company seeking a motivated laborer to complete an electrical service crew. Travel in multi-county area and returning to Perry nightly. Shovel work is required. For information contact Ryan Ramos at 352-302-7947, DFWP/EEO Employer. 2/11-2/23. AVASAR CORPORATION We are looking for a motivated and bright individual to fill the position of Document Control & Configuration Manager Salary: $15/hr Competitive Benefits Qualified Applicants please fax resume to (850) 838-2697 CNA Advent Christian Village 658-JOBS (5627) www.ACVillage.net Certified Nursing Assistants! The Advent Christian Village is looking for FT and PT CNAs who want to give quality care. Florida certification required. Great working environment. Competitive salary. Competitive benefits for FT positions include health, denial, life, disability, savings AFLAC supplemental policies, Access to onsite daycare and fitness facilities. EOE; 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, FL; fax resume to (386) 658-5160; or visit www.ACVillage.net. 2/9-2/18ACV AVON 2005 Sign-on Special! Only $5. Limited time. Earn $300 bonus. Call Terrie at 843-1285 or 584-8463. 2/11 tfTC AVASAR CORPORATION ;We are looking for a personable and bright Individual to fill the position of Administrative Assistant Pay: $8/hr, Competitive Benefits Qualified Applicants please fax resume to (850) 838-2697. 2/11-2/18 Woodridge Apartments Immediate opening for maintenancelgrounds 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.,TDD/TTY 711. 11/24tfWA Sea Hag Marina, a full-service marina located in SteinhatChee, Florida, is currently seeking to fill the following position: Store Clerk: Individual must be self- motivated, possess excellent verbal, written and telephone skills. Must enjoy working 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. i;21 rBC HELP1 WANTED OP & LPTA Positions Advent Christian Village 658-JOBS (5627) for Current Opportunities PT PTA to assist with physical therapy/physical rehabilitation and related activities. Valid Florida PTA license required. Prior experience preferred, PT'OT to assist for long-term care facility. Valid Florida OT license required. Prior experience preferred. EOE; 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, FL; fax resume to (386) 658-5160; or visit www.ACVillage.net. 2/16-2/25AVC Fiberglass workers needed for Cross City airboat Freedomcraft. 352-498-0300. 2/16-2/25 Need mature lady to stay nights w/elderly lady. Ref. req. 584-7366, leave message. 2/11-2/16 PTA Advent Christian Village 658-JOBS for Current Opportunities PT PTA to assist with physical therapy/physical rehabilitation and related activities. Florida PTA license required. Prior experience preferred. 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. 2/3-2/16ACV , Madison Nursing Center 2481 W. US 90, Madison 850-973-4880 RN/LPN FT 11 p.m. 7 a.m. CNA's All Shifts 2/4-2/16MNC HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next Class: March 7 National Certification -Financial Assistance Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Traning Services www.Equipment-School.com S APALACHEE CENTER A Behavioral Health Care Center Sis currently seeking: ADULT CASE MANAGER #1187 Bachelor's degree with a major in counseling, social work, .psychology, criminal justice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field; or other bachelor's degree and 2 years full-time experience working with adults experiencing serious mental illness. Regular status rate: $10.75 per hour/excellent benefits or Temporary OPS status rate: $12.92 per hour/no benefits. SCHOOL BASED SPECIALIST #2234 Bachelor's degree with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field and 1 year of related professional experience working the targeted population or 1 year of professional experience in a mental health setting. Regular status rate: $13.30 per hour/excellent benefits or Temporary OPS status rate: $15.90 per hour/no benefits. For more information and a complete listing of available positions: www.apalacheecenter.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. 2/16-2/18AC Drivers needed for log truck. Must have Class A CDL License. Can start immediately, good pay. Contact Al Browning Truckers, Hwy. 98 West Call 850-584-9328 GULF COAST , METAL 3' Wide ROOFING Galvalume *3' Wide Full line of3 i accessories in stock Painted SpecialFlashings Made All Types Warranted Metal Available Cut to your desired lengths Delivery Service Available Call Toll-Free 888-393-0335 352-498-6778 Horseshoe Beach, Fl. ATTENTION! Work from Home. $500-$4,500/month Part-time or Full-time 1-888-223-0829 *www.income386.com 2/16-2/18 Florida Marine is currently seeking someone for fiberglass repair and boat building. Call 850-584-8105. 2/16-2/25 Amec/Kamtech is currently seeking qualified millwrights for upcoming shutdowns. Call 850-948-2999, 9 a.m. 7 p.m. 2/16-2/25 Maintenance man Perry Apartments behind Days Inn Motel. Full time. Come by office for application. 1/26-2/18 23 People needed to lose 5-30 pounds this month! All Natural, 100% Guaranteed. 1-888-458-4157 *www.health386.com 2/16-2/18 Gregory's Heating and Air Inc. is looking for service technician with installation abilities. Call for application at 838-2050 or 843-1009. 2/9-2/18 Experienced plumbers needed. Must have valid driver's license. If you're shovel shy, don't apply! Call 584-8603 to apply. 2/20tfHS -ERVIES Clay Swindle, L.L.C. Painter, Interior & Exterior, Framing. 18 yr. experience. Free est. Big or small. Call 850-223-1780 or 350-84-1-941. If no answer, leave message. 10/27tfCS The Handyman experts, honest work! Affordable, professional, licensed and insured. Specializing in house painting, interior, etc., mobile home repairs, home maintenance, pressure washing (wood and concrete) carpet, vinyl, wood floor, ceramic tile, and repairs. Call 584-2270 (home) or 584-3776 (office). 25 years. tfJM Cross Ties Services. Lawn Care & Home Repairs. You name it, we can probably do it! 838-1524 pin #77 or 850-843-1267. 6/9tfWB J.D.'s Tree Service and Lawn Care. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. We also grind stumps. Call today 838-1280. Firewood for sale. tfJD CARPET & VINYL Installation and repairs done at.a good price. No overhead. Direct savings to you. 30 years experience. 850-838-9050, please leave a message. 11/3tfBR 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. 2/16-3/4 Jamie's Alterations for sewing and - alterations. Call 584-9526 after 5 p.m. Leave a message and .1 will return your call. 2/16-2/18 Household garbage collection. Every Saturday morning in the Johnson Stripling/ Morgan Whiddon/ Wilder Creek area. $25 a month. Call 223-3844. 2/16-2/25 Circle "T" Specializing in all types of tractor work,' bushhogging, root raking, harrowing, dirt hauling & leveling, debris removal, clean up, and lawn care. Call for free estimate, 584-2806. 2/2-3/30 TREE CAPITAL L CLEANING Dresi 34 ors 584-CLEAN ( (2532) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIVIL ACTION CASE NO: 04-578-CA FLORIDA WOODLAND HOMES, INC.,- a Florida corporation, Plaintiff, vs. EDWIN D. TURNER and BONNIE J. TURNER Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuacnt-tto an Order or a Final Judgment--of--- Foreclosure in the above-captioned: action, I will sell the property situated in:: Taylor County, Florida, described as: Lot 54, of KINSEY WOODLAND SUBDIVISION, a subdivision as per the plat thereof filed at Plat Book 1, page 155, of the Public Records of Taylor County, Florida, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the west entrance of the Taylor County Courthouse In Perry, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 10th day of March, AD, 2005. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this.- Court this 1 day of February, 2005. Annie Mae Murphy Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Marti LaValle As Deputy Clerk H. EDWARD GARVIN Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 358041 Gainesville, FL 32635 (352) 373-2598 Florida Bar No. 749753 If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Court Administrator, 145 N. Hernando St., PO Box 1569, Lake City, FL 32056, (386) 758-2163, within 2 working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1- 800-955-8778. 2/9, 2/16 FLINT EQUIPMENT COMPANY Is taking applications for the position of Truck/LowBoy Driver Must have Class "A" CDLs Experience needed loading & unloading tracked & rubber tire machines Salary & Benefits If interested, call 850-584-9200 Flint Equipment Co. is a Drug Free Workplace J Marshall Health & Rehabilitation Center aPrestige Home Center Chiefland The Only Factory Outlet on the West Coast NO "DOUBLE TALK" WITH OUR ADVERTISING-- NO GAMES WITH OUR PRICES! Any New Home Purchased from. Prestige Homes Includes FREE Delivery & Set-Up...PERIOD! -BRAND NEW-- Choose from ,2 or 3 Bedroom S 2 Bath Exceeds New Gov't. Standards (Delivered $29500 O. & Set Up No Down Payment for Landowners! (60 Other Homes to Choose From!) Eggs are Cheaper in the Country, So are Prestige Homes! S N. Hwy. 19, Chiefland 352-493-2492 1-1 B-4 The.Taco Times February 16, 2005 B^^^B/ l: \r ^^^ ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the urdersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien Imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (section 83.801-83.809). The.undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 19th day of February 2005, at 10:00 am, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Lock & Key Mini Storage, 1309 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida, County of Taylor, State of Florida, the following: Ellen Tobin, Unit E-9 & 10, household goods Rhonda Russell, Unit Al, household goods Tronda James, Unit A18, household goods Marilyn & William Garner, Unit C15, household goods Michael Ridgeway, Unit F79, household goods Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase-in cash only. All purchased units'sold as is where is and Items must be removed and unit cleaned at the 'timeoof sale. Sale subject to cancellation in:tfe event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated this 11th day of February, 2005. 2/1--2/16, 2/18 NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE' Cl.-S ri' OF STREETS, THOROUGHFARES ANrD LLE , TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Your will take notice that the Board of County Commissioners of Taylor County, Florida, upon the petition of certain of the:.'adjacent landowners to the hereinafter described property, will at 6:15 P.M., on the 7th day of March, 2005, consTder and determine whether the County will vacate, abandon, close and will renounce and disclaim any and all right of the County and public In and to all streets, thoroughfares and alleys ,which run over, upon or through the .following described lots, blocks, pieces or parcels of land owned by Henry E. Garcia, being a parcel of land lying and being In Taylor County, Florida, and described as follows: Description: that: part of Second Street lying between Block 83 and Block 98 in the Steinhatchee Subdivision In Seclion 28 Township 9 South, Range 9 la:, laylor County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the concrete monument (#1093) marking the :Neorheast Corner of Block 98 of the -Steinhatchee Subdivision in Section 26, -ownship 9 South, Range 9 East, Taylor --eoanty, Florida for the Point of -Crnlmencement; Thence S 01'27'26" E, along the East Line of said Block 98 and- Wesf Right-of-Way Line of said Second Street East a distance of 65.03 feet to a concrete monument (#1093) near the bank of the Steinhatchee River; Thence continue S 01'27'26" E along said East Block'Line and West Right-of-Way Line a distance of approximately 10 feet-to the water's edge of said Stelnhatchee River for the Point of Beginning; From said Point of Beginning, run N 01'27'26" W, along said West Right-of-Way Line, ah distance of approximately 10 feet to the said concrete monument near the '"ank of said Steinhatchee River; Thence continue N 01'27'24" W, along said West *igri, :i..'/ Lirin; ad distdhce of 65.3 feet to the said concrete monument at the-Northeast Corner of Block 98; Thence continue N 01'27'26" W, along said West Right of Way Line a distance of 99.98 feet to a concrete Monument (No: Identification) at the Southeast Corner of Block 97; Thence continue N - 012-7'26" W, along, said West Right-of- Wiy-Line, a distance of 46.16 feet'to the concrete monument (#1093) at the -South Right-of-Way Line of State Road -#51; Thence S 86'29'27" E, along the said -South Right-of-Way Line, a distance of :40;3.1. feet tothe centerline of Second -Street East; Thence S 01'26'48" E along -said-enterline a distance of 40.66 feet; -Thence N 8540'11" E a distance of 40.21 -feet to a 1/2" iron pipe and cap #1428 at the Southwest Corner of Block 84; Thence run S 01'25'51" E, along the East Right-of-Way Line, a distance of 99.87 feef to a 1/2" iron pipe (No !dehnification) at the Northwest Corner -of Block 83; Thence run S 01'23'57" E, .long said East Right-of-Way Line, a distance of 108.54 feet to a 1/2" iron pin and'cap #3499 near the bank of the siad- Steinhatchee River; Thence continue S 01'23'57" E, along said East .Right-of-Way Line a distance of approximately 10 feet to the said wat-er's edge of the Steinhatchee River; Thience run Northwesterly, .along the said water's edge, back to' the Point of Beginning. Containing 0.38 Acre, more or less. PERSONS INTERESTED MAY APPEAR AND -BE -EARD AT THE. TIME AND PLACE ABOVE SPECIFIED.' BOe' D OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS I ., LO-; COUNTY, FLORIDA BY:'ANNIE MAE MURPHY, CLERK 2A16 NOJiCE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO MARGARET .FRANCES AIKENS. UNLESS PAYMENT, IS MADE ON 1983 BUICK ,VIN'#1G4AW69Y5DH504576. VEHICLE WILL BE AUCTIONED ON THE 24TH OF FEBRUARY AT 9:00 A.M. AT LARRY'S TOW .:.AIND RECOVERY. .2:/2/-.'6. IN" T1HE CIRCUIT. COURT FOR TAYLOR -CO.UNTY.FLORIDA - Pr'C ,i iE DIVISION .File-No. 05-036-CP .-Divion ill rE ESiiiE OF a'siIIOT, PIuj Walker, Deceased. .NOTICE TO CREDITORS :The."administration or the estate of -William Rufus Walker, deceased, whose daoe of death '.. a:C'c:.,cer 21,2004 File :iNumber 05-036-CP is pending In the :Circuit Court for Taylor County, Florida, : Probate Division, the address of which Is Probate Department, Clerk of the Circuit -Court, 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, F.L .-32347. The names and addresses of the curator- and the curator's air.:.rri, are:.set forth below. All creditors of the decedent cr.a inmei -persons having claims or demands- aogainst decedent's estate on whom a. copy of this notice has been served must - .filetheir claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE. FIRST PUBLICATION OF: THIS. NOTICE .OR-30 DAYS AFTER THE'TIME'OF SERVICE OF-A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. ' Allother creditors of the decedent and .other persons having claims or demnanar :against decederit's estate nrru;i re me i -claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLIC ATl.r OF THIS NOTICE, aLL CL.f.IS, NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. ,NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS'OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE C F DEATH IS BARRED. i-,e olae or ii Ii pruoiical, or, c- irt roii ce Is February 9, 2005. Attorney for Curator: Michael P. Olivari Florida Bar No. 0116734 Cobb & Cole Post Office Box 2491 Daytona Beach, Florida 32115 Telephone: (386) 255-8171 Curator: Shelton Jerry Register 1820 E. Davis Walker Road Perry, Florida 32348 2/9,2/16 Request for Proposal for the Provision of Welfare Transition, Workforce Investment Act, Food Stamp Employment and Training and Wagner Peyser Service North Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc. (NFWDB) is seeking qualified service providers to provide a wide range of services and activities to include regional economic development initiatives that serve Welfare Transition (WT), Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Food Stamp Employment and Training (FSET) and Wagner Peyser, (WP) customers with multiple barriers emphasizing .job placement and retention, academic and technical skills and preventative methods of welfare dependency covered in State and ,Federal regulations under WT, WIA, FSET and WP programs. The RFP is the first step In the selection process and designed to provide Information necessary to meet the criteria set by the NFWDB.' Bidders must be able to- provide services in existing Employment Connections One-Stop locations to eligible residents of Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee and Taylor counties. -At the time of this solicitation, the NFWDB estimates that $1.5 million.is available for'the provision of the services solicited with this RFP for 2005-2006. This dollar amount is given as a planting figure only and does not commit the NFWDB to contacting for that amount, The NFWDB welcomes and encourages bidders to submit services designs that are innovation and/or nontraditional In their' approach.. NFWDB encourages participation of Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), Community-Based Organizations '(CBO), and' labor surplus area firms. Governmental/ non-governmental agencies and private entities are eligible to receive grant funds under this request. For a copy of the RFP contact: Paul Wiggins, Contracts/Quality Assurance, North Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc., 400 West Base Street, 2nd Flor, Madison, FL 32341, (850) 973-2672 (phone)/ (850) 973-6497 (fax) or go on to www.nfwdb.org -> News and Events -> News Section: ESTIMATED TIME TABLE FOR RFP: RFP Issue Date: Friday, February 11, 2005 MANDATORY Bidders' Conference: Thursday, February 25, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.. Eastern Time Proposals Due: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 Action Regarding Funding: April 19, 2005 Period of Performance: July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 2/16, 2/18, 2/23 NOTICE O= PUBLIC HEAPING NOTICE I: HCREEP, ~I EJl iTHi THE TAILOR C.l',rijTll BOLi-' OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2005 AT 6:10 P.M., TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING THE TAYLOR COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED' PROGRAM AND REVIEW OF THE 2005 GOALS. THIS PUBLIC HEitrlC -4 ".HELD PER STHE TERMS DF PL I-illiiG GRANT AGREEMENT ANQ33 WITH THE FLORIDA COMMISSION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED. THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD IN ,THE COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING 'ROOM, OLD POST-OFFICE COMPLEX, 201 E. GREEN STREET, PERRY, FLORIDA. ALL FEPr-ic.D, 1jEPE iiEID IN THIS MATTER SHOULD BE GOVERNED BY THIS.PUBLIC NOTICE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY 'BE OBTAINED FROM: Melody Cox, Grants Coordinator (850) 838-3500-Ext. 9 DATED THIS 15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2005 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA 2/16 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIrCIJIT IN, AND FOR TAYLOR CASE NO. 07-734-CA GREEN TREE itERi, 111 G. LLC f/k/a CC-r SECO FIrANC.E SERVICING CORP. 1400 lujrire D'i.e Rapid City, SD 57703 Plaintiff, Sv. LINDA M. WILLIAMS and' TIMOTHY D. WILLIAMS, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN' THAT, pursuant to Plaiptiff's Final Judgment Of Foreclosure and Re- Establishment of Note entered in the above-captioned action, I will sell the property situated in Taylor County, Florida, described as follows, to wit: ' SLot 8, Block "H", of Strickland's Landing Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, ' Pages 180-A to 180-F, Pubic Records of Taylor County, Florida. TOGETHER WITH that certain 2002 42 x 28 Springwood mobile home; 'VIN #N8- 10449A/B. at public Sale, to the highest 'and best bidder, for cash at the Taylor County Courthouse, Perry, Florida,. at 11:00 a.m., on the 1st day of, March, 2005.. Clerk of the Circuit Court Marti LaVatle, Deputy Clerk' 2/9, 2/16 . Notice is hereby given to Deanna Harding Clausey, unless storage fees are paid or, 1987 Olds I i .-i .; C'.:.'i 35. H I 3H 3'j2 8' to Collins A ui' Cerner 503 N, Maln St., Chiefland, FL 0 merr nar.:s lear, .-.ill be placed on the automobile. 2/16 .. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ,rj .ruD O,' tL':P COUNTY, FLORIDA 1' : .'O B i41E D I.'.rSl Il Ca3e ro1 0 5.05 CP In Re: The Estate of AMELIA P. McGROARTY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of AMELIA P. McGROARTY, deceased, whose date of death was November 6, 2004; File Number 05-075-CP is pending in the Circuit Court for Taylor County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which Is Post Office Box 620, Perry, Florida 32348. The names and ~1 Dear Editor: I am a Rotarian, a rather juvenile one at best. I have been a member of our local Rotary Club for the past two years now, and I am just now getting a feel for what Rotary is all about. The. more I learn, the more proud I become to be a part of this club and the people in it. Since the Rotary Club was founded in 1923 here in Perry, we have established a history of service to this community. Not only does our local Rotary Club volunteer for many local civic organizations, but the club as a whole contributes to local scholarships, the local Boys & Girls Club, the Chamber of Commerce, Taylor County United 'Way, March of Dimes WalkAmerica, American Cancer Society Relay for Life 'and sponsors the annual RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) Camp and Rotary Summer Camp for disabled children in North Florida the district. Rotary is one of the lead organizations fighting against polio. Rotary has. donated billions of dollars worldwide and has contributed to reducing the number of cases of polio since 1988 by 99 percent. Their efforts have ensured that three of six regions of the world of are free of the wild polio virus, virtually eliminating one of the three types of the virus since 1999. -That's surely something to proud of, but it doesn't stop there. Rotary as a whole, wishes to focus on the fight against polio until the world is completely certified polio free. Until that happens, the fight continues. Rotary (and I mean over 166 countries of Rotary Clubs with over 1.2 million members) is celebrating 100 years of Rotary fellowship and service, which in my book warrants a great cause for celebration. We are celebrating our success towards achieving a polio free world, Rotary's gift to the children of the world and all children to come. We will celebrate a century of growth and expansion within all the countries around the world. And, we will celebrate the warm Rotarian fellowship that inspires our service and fuels our dedication. On behalf of my Rotary Club I am. calling on ,you, our community to celebrate Rotary with us. Our decades of service throughout the world have revealed to us the magnitude of human need in a world encountered by natural disasters, frightening new diseases and violent conflicts. We know that millions of illiterate, unskilled people continue to be trapped in a frustrating cycle of poverty, we have witnessed the suffering that exists in places. with too few doctors and hospitals, and we recognize that basic needs like food and water remain out of reach for far too many. One of the ways we plan to celebrate Rotary is to address these needs using the weight of our hundred years of experience. Celebrating Rotary is about putting "Service Above Self," which means helping addresses of the personal representative and the personal reprdsentatlveis attorney ore set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, on whom a copy of this notice has been served, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE. ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER.THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIMFILEDTWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: FEBRUARY 9, 2005. .SMITH, SMITH & MOORE ATTORNEYS AT. LAW, P.A. MICHAEL S. SMITH Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 169621 P.O. Drawer 579 Perry, Florida 32348 Telephone: (850) 584-3812 Fax: (850) 584-7148 GRATTAN P. McGROARTY Personal Representative 215 E. Veterans Drive Perry, Florida 32347 2/9, 2/16 people we may never meet in a place we may never visit. For those of you who do not know, Rotary's early beginnings were in a Chicago mining engineer's office in 1905. That is where Rotary began 100 years ago this year. None of the four men gathered there on that cold February evening could have predicted that these meetings would continue to occur regularly- -let alone that 31,000 clubs would be meeting 100 years later. Paul Harris, Silvestor Schiele, Gustav Loehr and Hiram Shorey did not realize they were forming the first service club and launching a. movement that would captivate, the minds and hearts of so many others throughout the 20th century. Like the early founders; Rotarians don't always know what positive impact their actions will have, but 100 years of service clearly demonstrates our enormous potential for doing good in the world. So join us in celebrating what- Rotary has done for -this" community and the world, and what it will continue to do for the next 100 years in the future. I will close with a quote from a former Rotarian President Mr. Almon Roth in July 1930, "Our success or failure will not depend upon the machinery of Rotary or .its physical growth, but upon the extent to which Rotary's ideals or objectives are translated into positive, tangible results in personal, business, community, and international life. We shall be known for our works." Dawn Taylor SS Trust Fund 'has been looted' :. -.*.* i.. ';;- !' ** ." iq " QUESTIONS Continued from page B-1 $115 billion from Social Security,. from the trust fund, and wonder of wonders, you come up with a $10 billion surplus." He said further 'that "...the average family...has no idea that Social Security is being attacked..." and that "... we are raiding the Social Security Trust Fund to mask the deficit that will actually exist in 2002." It appears that the Social Security Trust Fund has been raided by the Federal Government for the past twenty years. If'the Federal Government repaid the IOUs for the money it has withdrawn from the Social Security Trust Fund. there would be quite enough money for all, retirees for many years. The so-called "long term financing problem" exists only because the Social Security.Trust Fund has been used by the Federal Government as its private bank. Somehow Congress needs to rectify this situation. The Social Security TrUst Fund was built up through compulsory taxes paid by all wage earners. According to its purpose, it should be used only to v provide a soft cushion' for these same people to fall back on when they retired. Compulsory taxation that we were told \was to save for our future retirement appears to have been changed to taxation for . the Federal Government to spend as it wishes, so forget about it being available when you need it.: Ask your Congressional Senators and Representatives to explain how the Social Security Trust Fund has been looted for the .past twenty years, and what can be done beginning now to replace the looted money so that the full Social Security benefits that you. paid for actually become available . to you when you retire. Perhaps false pretenses are being used to cheat us out of what we've paid for throughout our working lives. Perhaps we are being misled by our elected representatives. Maybe our elected representatives don't know about the raiding of Social Security. Perhaps the residents of Perry and Taylor County should let their elected representatives know how the Social Security Trust Fund ha Fixing Socie ; ,' 1. . Dear Editor: There is a great debate going on in Congress at this historic time in our nation regarding our Social Security system and how to' "flx it." . There is no doubt that there is A major problem, and rather than wait until the problem occurs, our president has ventured into proposing to the American people possible solutions to be addressed now and solutions to be decided upon now--not in the future when it will be too late. Social Security will not last--of that we can be certain. The following research confirms what the president has been telling us. : ' In any debate or discussion, the first question that needs to be answered is whether or not there is a problem. According to a recent CNN/Gallup poll (Feb 4-6), 72 percent of Americans think Social Security faces a crisis or has major problems. A Washington Post/Kaiser Foundation/Harvard University poll (Feb 3-6) found that "'3 percent believed the same and in a recent Harris Poll, 89 percent of the public supports reforms to the Social Security system. As the president has beguni talking to the public about whether or not there is a problem and reform is needed, we--the American voters--have seen in poll after poll, the answer is. a.-- resounding "yes." According to a Voter Consumer Research poll (Jan 23-25), widespread support is seen among traditional swing voters and non- Writer opposes pipeline P pip Dear Editor: ' Re: ".Buckeye Permit Back On Go." My mother always said, "You made the mess; you clean it up! Don't leave it for someone else to do." Sound reasoning? Buckeye has made the mess; let them clean it ip. If, indeed, they can. It wasn't enough that they polluted the Fenholloway River and much of the surrounding- environment. Now, they will just run a 15-mile pipeline into the Gulf of Mexico. They want to "reach out" to others with their pollution! True fact: salt water needs clear water, not polluted water. For. even the Gulf and the oceans are fed by hundreds of clear springs from our many rivers. This. keeps our coastal lands from.:. turning into brine. Otherwise, nothing will grow; nothing will live, vegetation or wildlife. Pollution is especially bad for human life. That's the way God made it. Don't upset the nature of things, oui elements. I quote -from your article, "Buckeye discharges millions of gallons of treated water daily into the upper Fenholloway River." So they plan to change the discharge point via a 15-mile pipeline. tidal, waters (the Gulf), it would substantially "reduce" th'b, "impact.' whatha? Go for it! Give them the whole Gulf of Mexico and all the lands; and rivers to pollute! Whoa. What is wrong with youd, people? First, we are up to our necks fighting off missiles---now : this! As I have said about the missiles on our doorsteps. "''ll fight it tooth and nail;". They are', bound and determined; they'll'get: us one way or another. Listen, we do not have to bow down to people who wear the cloaks .of Good Samaritans, bribing us with gifts. We don't owe anyone. anything-- o:or environment or our way of life. We must stand our ground on this issue and others. We must preserve what is rightfully ours for future generations to come. :We'i have to do this! - I don't know what ihey plan to do here. But let them clean it up! For the 15-mile pipeline. We are not a "missile target" '-r a sewerage dump. They are not to leave us with this stench to clean uP. I realize speaking my mind will lose friendships, but I'm not afraid to do whit I think is right. Speak out. Elizabeth Sadler been raided, and further, that they don't like their Social Security tax payments being being used for purposes other than for their own retirement. Sincerely, Rhea S. Das LI Security... . Republicans. Our president is seeking to work with Congress to find the most effective combination of reforms. He believes that we must reform Social Security now and work with Congress on a plan for the retirement security of today's children and young people, which naturally is much more vital than bipartisan politics. :The promise he has made to the American people is that Social Security system for retirees in our present time is sound and the system will be strengthened under his leadership for future generations. I am asking our representatives in Congress to put aside any personal agendas and work with our president to strengthen Social Security. Sincerely, A. J. Burch 'Exceed goal!' UNITED WAY Continued from page B-1 of. the monetary contributions which are supplied. through fund- raising efforts. She added that the Big end office is responsible for allocating funds for 39 agencies, More than double the Taylor County number. The speaker assured the group that.one's gift to the United Way provides needed service and care, with only a small portion going toward administrative costs and that hundreds of hours of time contributions are provided at no :cost to.the program. She emphasized that the people in our county decide on how the community's dollars will be invested and she added that the financial needs of services in Taylor County are somewhat in excess of the $185,000 goal hoped to be met locally and these additional requirements are Supplied by the United Way of the Big Bend. She added that this places even more emphasis upon the need for meeting,. or better yet, exceeding our established goal. Churches, schools urged to attend NFCC Continued from page B-1 for African American children grades one through six. Raye has performed "A Killing in Choctaw" live nearly 100 times at theaters, churches, colleges, :museums and other venues throughout the United States. The NFCC African-American Student Union and FAMU are co- sponsoring Raye's appearances at NFCC and FAMU through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. NFCC encourages church and school groups to attend. For information, contact instructor Andrea Oliver, 850-973-1635 or email olivera@nfcc.edu. Letters, continued... Rotary celebrates 100th year I I ! |