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^ i Midweek -i- --i m Edition i4 aco li, February 23, 2005, ;; - Sthe South 2 Sections Our 44th Year, No. 8 News Forum Band festival Thursday at TCMS The Taylor County Middle School Band is hosting a mock FBA Concert Band Festival this Thursday afternoon, Feb 24 The event will be held in the middle school auditorium, starting at 5 30 p m. Admission is free Concessions will be offered by the Pride of Taylor Band Boosters. Among the bands slated to perform are: Taylor County High School, Taylor County Middle School, Madison Central, Madison High School and Wakulla High School (The program is :subject to change.) Each band will perform three pieces and be adjudicated like the real FBA in March Input sought STaylor County Emergency IManagement, with assistance from the State of Florida's Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, is in the process of developing a comprehensive Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS). This planning process addresses all natural hazards affecting the community, and defines and priorities 'actions to lower the risks to life and property. A written Hazard Mitigation :Plan will be submitted to FEMA for review and official approval. The public is invited to review the draft plan and submit feedback to the planning team. For more information, - contact Emergency Management Director Roy D. Woods at 838-3575. Emergency Response Team formed Volunteer members are currently being sought for the newly formed Taylor Coastal Community Emergency Response Team. "We are looking for volunteers who have good seaworthy boats and spotters to help both on land and on water." Cecil Padgett said. The team, which is working with Taylor County Emergency Management and Keaton Beach Manna, will respond to overdue boat search and rescues, and mayday calls. For more information. -.contact Padgett at 584-6624 or Keaton Beach Marina at 578-2897 Reserve your space now... AMVETS Post 20 and Sons of AMVETS Squadron 20 will host a community yard sale the first Saturday of each month from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces can be reserved for a $5 donation (a six-foot table will be provided for each vendor) The post is located at 2499 Woods Creek Road. For more information, contact Mark Viola at 584-5513 or 584-8807. 'Croppin' for a Cure' Scrapbookers and crafters are invited to a "Croppin' for a Cure" fund- raiser Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, :Feb. 26, at First United Methodist .Church Memorial Hall "You can reserve a table to spread out any of your projects--painting, sewing, quilting, crafts or UFOs (un- finished objects) of any description," organizers said. For reservations, contact Theresa Crawford at 838-3610. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society's 2005 Relay for Life. Index Living...page A-4 Sports...page A-6 Religion...page A-7 Community...page B-1 Editorial...page B-2 Cl'assi'fiecds...page B-4i': Man, 23, killed in shooting A Perry man was killed Saturday night and investigators on the case are stll looking to answer the question. "Why?'. According to a report filed with the Taylor County Sheriffs Office, a call ~ as received shortly after midnight. saying that a man had been shot at 3380 Whipporwill Va\. When deputies arrived on the scene, they approached a single- v.ide trailer, where three white males were standing on the back porch. When asked, "Who is shot?" and "Who did the shooting?," one of the men, Jared L. Fowler, 23, admitted to the shooting. He was handcuffed and placed in a patrol car "for safety reasons." Deputies entered the residence and found Don Jared Bain, 23, lying in the bedroom, dead from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Emergency Medical Services arrived at the scene and confirmed the death. TCSO Dep. Dale Tucker said he returned to his patrol car to speak with Fowler, who waived his Miranda Rights for an interview. "I explained to Fowler that Bain was dead," Tucker said. "Fowler hung his head and said that he did not mean to shoot Bain. He said that Bain had called him and said he was coming to his house to light a fire and hangout. "Fowler said when Bain arrived at his residence, he came to the door and an argument began. Fowler said Bain told him to come outside, because 'I'm going to kick your ---, no, I'm going to kill you,' and started hitting him and then the two of them ended up in the bedroom fighting. "Fowler said he saw Bain glance at his shotgun, which was standing against the bedroom wall, near the door, and that he (Fowler) grabbed the shotgun to keep Bain from getting it. "Fowler said that Bain started grabbing at the gun, stating, "I'm going to kill you.' It was at this .time that the gun went off, striking Bain in the abdomen area." ,During the next several hours, TCSO investigators, along With support help, and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) investigators worked the scene. TCSO Investigator Donna Lee made contact with Assistant State Attorney Dave Phelps, "who Please see page 3 Jared Bain Wi Vinn -Dixie files for Chapter 11 ....... 8 .. :,w,. F. .= .r .,-- Chain-;etlo Threrv :No ser )bus-injut.l front of,8 idcdc. c I where-he;was .t back of anl6her, 6 For head injury Jacksonville-based Winn-Dixie, which operates 920 supermarkets throughout the Southeast (including Perry), filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday night. According to a company press release, Winn-Dixie intends to use Man airlifted from mud-bog A Columbus, Ga., man was hit in the head and knocked unconscious at Sunday's Kelly Grade truckpulls, with injuries severe enough to prompt him to be airlifted to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital for treatment. According to Taylor County Sheriffs Office Captain Richard Johnson, he, Sgt. Charles Campbell and Dep. Danny Williams responded to a request for For TCHS Saturday graduation slated For those of you tired of waiting two weeks after classes end for high school graduation ceremonies to take place, your wait is over. Taylor County High School Principal Michael Thompson recently announced that graduation will be held this year only two days after the end of school--on Saturday, May 21--at a facility. which can hold all who want to participate. "We talked to parents, committee members and the student body, beginning at the end of last year," Thompson said. "There were several issues that led us to make this decision. One of them was the matter of tickets. "In the past, because of the lack of space, each senior was given only 12 tickets for their friends and family members. We've had lots of complaints about that. "By holding commencement exercises at Dorsett Stadium, we've eliminated the problem of size. We also got together...several committees and the Taylor County School Board, and decided to bring lhe day of the ceremony closer to the end of the school year," he added. The last day of school is May 19; Taylor Technical Institute will hold its graduation exercises the next evening at 7 p.m. (subject to change); and TCHS will hold its Registration underway for state-funded Pre-K Pre-registration is underway for state-funded voluntary Pre-K classes slated to begin this summer. Mandated by a 2003 constitutional amendment, the program targets all incoming four-year-olds (eligible students must' turn four by Sept. 1, 2005). "Parents will have a choice between a 540-hour (school) year-long program or a summer program consisting of 300 (instructional) hours," Taylor County Pre-K Direptor Sharon Hathcock said. Local Pre-K providers taking part in the state-funded program will not be announced until April. "We are encouraging everyone to pre-register now, to insure that Taylor County secures the funding it needs for the program. State entities will be, watching pre-registration numbers to estimate fund allocations for Taylor County." Hathcock said. It is estimated there are 217 four-year-olds in the county, many of whom are already being served in a private or public educational setting. "We project our numbers will increase by about 38 students," Hathcock said. Voluntary Pre-K will be solely funded by state dollars; Head Start, which also serves local Pre-K students, is federally funded. . To register for voluntary Pre-K, contact the Taylor County Early Leaning Coalition at 223-1670. Registration is also available on-line at ceremony at Dorsett Stadium, beginning at 10 a.m. "We will still issue each graduating senior 12 tickets," said Thompson, "just in case of rain. In that event, we would move the ceremony to the TCHS gymnatoriuni. We hope this will mark the return of an old custom and everything will go smoothly." help that evening. "When we got there, the back windshield of the truck was broken out," Johnson said. "The victim, Grayson Owens, 28, had been pulling another truck out of the mud, when the weld, holding the other truck's towing package on the back bumper came loose and flew into Owens' back glass, breaking it and slamming into the back of Owens' head. "We gave emergency help, cleaning, him and wrapping the wound in gauze until Doctors' Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services could be called." Paramedic Robbie English and EMT Vanita Woodfaulk treated Owens at the scene, and then ,* Please see page 3 the reorganization process to take additional action to improve its operations and financial performance and strengthen its business. Although the statement said the company will be "pursuing all opportunities" to reduce expenses and sell non-core assets, including all remaining manufacturing operations, it has made no final decision regarding any additional store closings. The company, last year, sold its Dixie Packers meat processing plant in Madison. "We intend to use this reorganization process to take the actions necessary to position Winn-Dixie for future success.: This includes achieving significant cost reductions, improving the merchandising and customer service in all locations and generating a sense of excitement in the stores," Winn-Dixie President Peter Lynch said. Lynch said all 920 stores are- currently open and that employees are being paid in the usual manner with health and welfare benefits expected to continue without disruption. Lynch did say the company plans to evaluate the performance of every store and the terms of every lease in the company's real -. Please see page 3. p h erd! i: at ional issues take c stage upcoming town halleetmgs ^i :. lqor residents wil have the Allen Boyd and U.S. Senator Coirthouse: (s d floor -.,OpporiUPity to give their input Bill Nelson-. .ourtroo) orin Mri"o ay yFeb. 28. i rn nariodal issues.during back- Health-related issues will be ''The isit hs part of the :.',i46back' iowp. hall meetings the topic of Boyd's. Thursday, senator'ss regular tour of his -',hulje.de. by' Congressman. Feb. 24, meeting at Doctors' district. ' ---erilborial.Hospitali: '-;'' Set for 9 a.m.,,the: meeting S-_ :wll vbe held in' the hospital's B .... ", .*education room and is part of Boyd's Healthcaree. tomu. '. i throughout North Florida. "During the past.few years, .' my constituents have 3 "i consistently expressed their ... concerns about the availability iard quality of healthcare in North Florida." Boyd said. A "I urge the public, to attend ,and participate inthe meeting so -that I. can. better serve tue interests of North Floridians in Senator Nelson will listen to '; esidens' questions and .oricerns during a 9 a.m. S:en r torBill.Na lson eating at the '-aylor County Congressins Afler Boyd 9 4, Bo Tay, Sin .~~ '-~I' j :.I.;~ ~~~~I ~Q~-~ ;i - I I -- I ~ifip~a~n~E~n~w~-----~i~p~~ bb$B~SB~iTJf~13~7~ g~t~i~v~ II-MEMO IW A-2 The. Taco Times February 23, 2005 LY FISHING: latest lure for tourists By DAWNTAYLOR Director Chamber of Commerce The Taylor County Tourism Development Council (TDC) recently hosted a Fly Fishing 101 meeting with Reb Stewart of Steinhatchee serving as facilitator at the Steinhatchee Community Center in Steinhatchee. Guests were local marinas and charter captains from the Steinhatchee and Keaton Beach areas. The objective of this first meeting was to see if there was interest in opening up a new market for the area, fly fishing.. The goal of the Taylor County Tourism Development and the Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce is to train our local . eb Stewart of Steinhatchee served as facilitator for a "Fly Fishing 101" class recently -hosted by the Taylor County Tourism Development Council (TDC) in Steinhatchee. Guests included local marina owners and charter captains from the Steinhatchee and Keaton Beach areas. The objective of this first meeting was to see if there was interest in opening up a new lyarket for the area--fly fishing. captains and marinas so that we can prosper as a fly fishing destination. We have currently contracted with John Kumiski to do a feasibility study on this possibility in our area. Kumiski is the author of "Fly Rodding The Florida Gulf and Fly Fishing the Florida Space Coast." He has countless years of experience in this field and is known nation wide for his abilities. The opportunities are huge for this area, but we need trained fly fishing guides so that we can make progress in opening up this opportunity for our area. This industry has the potential of adding a significant economic impact to our area and could bring a whole new breed of fishermen to the area. The TDC and the chamber have taken the first steps in becoming a fly fishing destination. We have everything needed according to. Kumiski: accommodations', quality restaurants, clean shallow waters with plenty of fish. All we need is competent, well-equipped guides familiar with fly fishing. Our next step after holding this first initial meeting will be to hold a fly tying workshop for marinas and charter captains. During this first workshop, captains and marina personnel will learn how to use a fly rod and how to tie flies. There will be several levels of training classes available for these businesses as well as the general public in the future. 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FMC Rebate -1,000 Payment X 72 mo. @ 5.99% WAC You Pay$32,945 IYou Pay$24,925 ~$15,995 $29,995 2,595 '` --' I ,, A-3 The Taco Times February 23, 2005 Chamber Banquet March 4 Don't forget your checkbook If you're planning to attend the Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce's upcoming banquet, don't forget your checkbook. A silent auction featuring several "must have" items will be a featured portion of the March 4 gala event. The auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. A preliminary list of featured items includes: weekend stay at the Rod N Nod Fish Camp at Homosassa Springs; Steinhatchee Landing weekend stay; framed artist prints; contact lenses from Accent Eye Care; Big Bend' Charters off-shore fishing trip for one, three months DSL from GT Com; tickets to Ripley's Believe It or Not; and much more. Need tickets? Call 584-5366. Dog hunting will end for Spring Creek Unit Taylor County Middle School students drum up enthusiasm for upcoming' FCAT testing. 'Be prepared' FCAT begins Monday Students in grades 3-10 begin taking the Florida Comprehensive :Assessment Test (FCAT) SMonday, Feb. 28. School personnel across the board encourage students and parents to take the necessary steps to "be prepared." At Taylor County 'Middle -: An FCAT workshop for parents :will be held Thursday, Feb. 24,' from 1:45-2:30 p.m., at Taylor- School, students are embracing the "It's All About Me" message regarding the test and have been working to learn the skills listed in the Sunshine State Standards. "The purpose of the FCAT is to make sure that students are learning the basic skills they need for the future. At the middle County Elementary School. For more information, contact Betsy Stephens at 838-2536. school level motivation' plays a large part in student success. This year TCMS has created the motto, 'FCAT-It's All About Me!' The TCMS reading coach visited each reading classroom to field students' questions and to inspire them to do their personal best. Each student received a custom 'designed button with the motto," Priscilla Tripp noted. FCAT testing continues Tuesday and Wednesday, March 1-2. On Monday, March 7, students in fifth, eighth and eleventh grade w ill test in science while on Wednesday, March 9; all grades (3-10) will take' the Normed Reference Test (NRT) in math and reading. The Florida Fish'and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) converted the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Spring Creek Unit, located in Taylor County, to a still hunt area during the February commission meeting held in Panama City Beach. The. approved rule prohibits dogs other than bird dogs or retrievers except during small game season. Nighttime hunting of raccoon during small game season will continue to be allowed. The new rule no longer allows the use of dogs for hunting deer. A muzzleloadinggun season was also established under the new rule. According to John 'Ault, Regional Public Hunting Areas Coordinator, the FWC commissioners adopted the. recommendation' to change the 14,600-acre WMA to a still hunt area because there had been' complaints of deer )dogs trespassing onto private property from the WMA. For several years, the commission has taken various types of actions to solve the problem but was only marginally successful. Law enforcement officers focused their attention on the area, but the trespass problems continued. The commission felt the only way to solve the problem was to stop deer dog hunting on the area, Ault explained. A public input meeting was held in Perry during early December between the FWC, deer dog hunters and property leasees; however, no new solutions were proposed that were acceptable to' both groups, according to Ault. The new rules become effective' July 1. Dance scheduled for March 26 SA dance benefiting the Taylor Senior Services Center will be held; Saturday, March 26, from 7-10 p.m. Admission is $5 per couple; $3 for singles. Music will be provided by deejay Eldon Sadler. The dance is being held in remembrance of the center's late director, Wynette Slahghter. Only one injury, one arrest at mud-bog MUD-BOG Continued from page 1 transported him to the Perry/Foley Airport, where DMH ,AirMedic One transport helicopter was waiting to fly him to Tallahassee. Johnson said the incident was the only injury recorded, and that only one arrest (for domestic violence) was made during the mudding event. "We were all extremely happy with how the day went--from a law enforcement perspective: There were very minimal problems. We've done these events for so long, we have the routine down," he added. Johnson said the estimated crowd of at least 2,000 spectators "all seemed to have a good time and appreciate the presence of law enforcement." Owens has since been released from TMH. Investigation continues;- grand jury may convene SHOOTING : Continued from page 1 advised that Fowler should be releasedd at this point of the ::investigation, and. that charges would be brought against him at a later. date," Tucker said. The residence was then turned back over to Fowler and law Enforcement left. SAccording to Lee, Bain arrived at the residence with two Passengers in his truck, but they Didn't exit the vehicle until after : the shooting. "At this point, we're attempting : to answer' questions, but with Fowler being the only other Person in the house at the time of the shooting, that makes it difficult. S "We're trying to establish the exact reason that Bain was at Fowler's house at that time of night, and to backtrack his * whereabouts and actions during the period of time leading up to the Shootingg" she added. TCSO Lt. Ron Rice said it was "very early in the investigation, but they were looking at some leads. It's very possible that this case may, at some point, be brought before a grand jury. "The investigation is a joint : effort by the State Attorney's Office, FDLE and TCSO, and if : anyone has any information, we urge you to call TCSO investigations at 838-3505," he added. Fowler is currently awaiting a March 17 .court appearance on Charges brought against him last Year, accusing him of introducing. and selling drugs in Taylor Correctional Institution where he ,was employed as a corrections officer. Investigators in that case, say they have documentation from 19 witnesses, including inmates, .:civilians and other correctional o::officers, against Fowler, who was charged with unlawful compensation and conspiracy to introduce contraband into a : correctional facility at the time. Winn-Dixie came to Perry in 1956 SWINN-DIXIE SContinued from page 1 :estate portfolio with the objective of achieving a rationalized store , "footprint" that allows the : company to operate profitably and increase cash flow and return on Invested capital. SHe' also said Winn-Dixie plans to seek court approval to i immediately terminate the leases of two warehouses and about 150 Stores that were'closed previously, Resulting in an annual cash ' : savings of about $60 million. Winn-Dixie will continue to honor its "customer reward card"' as well as all other customer Programs and policies including those pertaining to coupons, gift cards and refunds. "i'We will focus on increasing sales quickly and cost-effectively across the chain by improving the 6:s-.'*'.*2n~~stefetve~ execution of merchandising and sales-focused initiatives, reinvigorating the company's store : associates and restoring a sales- Sdriven culture across the organization," Lynch said. He said the plans include enhancing Winn-Dixie's perishable offerings and other product merchandising, as well as implementing store sales competitions and other initiatives to motivate associates to drive, sales. The Winn-Dixie name has had a long presence in Perry beginning in 1956 when the old Lovett Grocery in downtown was renamed "Winn-Dixie." The store subsequently moved South of downtown into the Andrews :Drugs shopping center and then later into the Taylor Square Shopping Center. Parents take FCAT SCertified WHAT IS A GM CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE? These vehicles have been reconditioned W ie a using a certification' process developed Certfl LL Specia/s of the W eek by the company that built it General Motors. This means that when you see this label on a GM car or truck, you can Costs New YOU GM CERTIFIED' be sure that it is a quality used vehicle. 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S$0 Deductible 24-Hdur GM Roadside Assistance We DO NOT have a so-called Courtesy Transportation & Rental Coverage Available* "Dealer Fee" Full details of the warranty coverage (for admin/clerical) and limitations are contained in the GM CertifiedLimited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. Ask your dealer about the additional limited warranty packages that can be HA purchased with these vehicles. These GM Certified Used vehicles come with a 3-Day/150-Mile Vehicle Exchange Policy. (See Satisfaction Guarantee for details) L SaCertlifed BUICK OLDS PONTIAC, INC. U SED VEHICLES 2128Hwy. 19S. Perry, FR. *Please ask your Sales Representative for complete An American 584-622 1 00-7 1 1 -3379 details about these GM Certified Used Vehicles. Revolution 58 62 1-800-7 Living A-4 The Taco Times February 23, 2005 Metcalf-Sadler wedding planned for May 14th Tony and Linda Tanner of Perry, along with Danny Metcalf of Tallahassee, announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle, to Eric Sadler, the son of Ron and Debbie Hill, and Carl and Shirley Sadler of Perry. The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Taylor County High School and earned her LPN degree at North Florida Community College. She is currently employed with Doctors' Memorial Hospital while currently pursuing her RN degree. The groom-to-be is a 1999 graduate of Taylor County High School, currently employed with Taylor County Correctional Institution. A May 14, 2005, wedding is planned at 3 p.m in the First Presbyterian Church of Perry with a reception following in the fellowship hall. Formal invitations are being mailed to out-of-town guests. All friends and relatives of the couple are cordially invited to attend. What can parents do to help their children? t's not cool Eric Sadler, Danielle Metcalf , or healthy, to be fat Lacey Rae Mathis, Herman (Trey) Sanchez At Dancing Waters Chapel Mathis, Sanchez will '.marry in Steinhatchee SConnie Ray and Jeannie Mathis of Steinhatchee announce the : engagement of their daughter, Lacey Rae Mathis, to Herman (Trey.) - Sanchez, the son of Herman Jr. and Virginia Sanchez of Cross City. The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Dixie County High School, Currently attending Tallahassee Community College. She is the Granddaughter of Polly Jenkins, and William and Patricia McMullen of SPerry, Evelyn and Buddy Webb of Steinhatchee and the late Freddie Ray SMathis of Perry. S The prospective groom is also a 2004 graduate of Dixie County High SSchool. no\\ emcploked with Sanchez Farms in Cross City. He is the .randson of Eddie nd Judy Marsh, and Herman and Ann Sanchez of Cross SCi.y, and Tomm\ and Elaine Jones of Trenton. Their %wedding \\ ll be an event of May 7, 2005, at 6 p.m. in the 6-Dancin gWaters Chapel at Sitinhatchee Landing. A reception \% ill follow ,ftFJiddler's Restiurjan in Steifhatchee. No local in vitaons %ill be issued, but all friends and family members [ are in% iied o attend. d7 I ' Ethan Shayne O'Neal Foskey Elisa and Dock Shannon Foskey of Perry announce the birth of their son; Ethan Shayne O'Neal, on Jan. 13, at 8:10 p.m. at Tallahassee Memorial Women's SPavilion. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 inches long, Maternal grandparents are Diane Morris, Freddie Morris, Elease Bodiford, the late Bill Bodiford, and the late Winston O'Neil Cannon. Paternal grandparents are Dock and Carolyn Foskey of Perry. Paternal great grandparents are James Weatherly and the late Catherine Suber Weatherly, Pentendill Foskey and the late James Norris Foskey. He is welcome home by two, brother, Eli, 9, and Evan, 3. DON'T WASTE, ANOTHER MINUTE. 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Excessive time spent.watching television, using the computer, and playing video games is partly to blame for this escalating rate. Children, on average, spend up to five to six hours a day involved in These sedentary activities. Perhaps it wouldn't matter if they were sufficiently active at other times, but most of them aren't. To make matters worse, children are bombarded with well- crafted TV ads from fast-food chains and other purveyors of high-fat, high-sugar meals and snacks. A recent study reported that two-to-six-year'-olds who watch television are more likely to choose food products advertised on TV than children who do not watch such commercials. These IS -oka ft avra3e Celebrating .... ....... .30 Years! (Kids 4-00-5 00 pm) (Teens 5:30-6 30 p TUESDAY 124 S. Jef person St. J-mmy 124 S. Jefferson St. Jimmy highly effective advertising campaigns, combined with a physically inactive lifestyle, have produced a generation of kids who are at high risk for obesity- associated medical conditions. The major health threat is the early development of Type 2 diabetes (adult onset), particularly in children with a family history of the disease. Doctors are reporting a surge in young adolescents developing Type 2 diabetes which can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, stroke, limb rml (Adulls: 7.8 pm) (Eicutilve 12 00.1 r0 pml & THURSDAY Bowden, Instructor 838-3656 Saturday, Feb. 26 2:00 4:00 p.m. 4259 Harrison Blue Road Hwy. 19 North to Pisgah Church. Turn left on Harrison Blue Road, follow signs 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 SPrenatal Care Chronic & Acute Medical Care Pregnancy Testing SWIC Diabetes Control School & Sports Physicals SChild & 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 Dpeu-unnt Same day scheduling To make an appointment call: 584-5087 ext. 172. 174, 176 1215 North Peacock Avenue We accept Medicaid, Medicare and Insurance amputations, and blindness. People who develop diabetes in adolescence face a diminished quality of life and shortened life span, particularly if the disease progresses untreated. 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' Now A-5 The Taco Times February 23, 2005' At the Booking Desk. r Editor's note: It is the policy of this Newspaper to run the names of all Those arrested and booked at the a 1 I Taylor County Jail. All those listed a i below have been charged with a I crime, but are considered innocent until proven guilty. Jan. 20: I p" Kevin S. Clark, 24, 2820 Golf S ?Course Road, DWLS (habitual), battery, Dep. Nowlin, TCSO. Johnny L. Flowers, 55, Royal Inn. Motel, burglary, grand theft, SPtl. Schneider, PPD. S Jan. 21: : Jeffery Dale Thomley, 38, 865 SGlennis Cruce Road, lewd act on person' under 16, lewd or S lascivious molestation, Dep. Davis, TCSO. S.. -Charles E. Dame, 40, 17232 UK''.s- Ashton Avenue, Greenwell i $ -l I', Spring, La., DUI, Dep. Hawkins, 1 Raquel.D. Rucker, 34, 202 On your mark! Lewis Drive, VOP (warrant), Dep. AMVETS Post 20 Commander Bruce Foster congratulates Charlie C. Wadens, 50, 311W. Charlie C. Wade, 50, 311 W. Jan Buckhalter, winner of two tickets to the 2005 Daytona Spring Place, VOP, Dep. Horton, 500, which was held this past Sunday, Feb. 20. The TCSO. announcement was made at ribbon cutting ceremonies for the post's new home, located on Woods Creek Road. Terry James Randall, 30, Rt. 3 Limit t.v., avoid sugar snacks ) " EXTENSION ETC. Continued from page 4 time their children are engaged in passive activities. Pediatricians recommend restricting children to Sone to two hours per day on TV .and computers combined though older children may need additional time for learning activities. Parental involvement remains * the. most important key to children's healthy diets. Programs to..educate parents about nutrition are essential. Fast foods should be consumed only in moderation. Caregivers, who are often busy and harried, must avoid the temptation to whisk their kids into fast-food restaurants or to pick up fast food for dinner at home. Changing eating habits and .lifestyles is not easy, but the health benefit for children is a Disaster relief deadline is Feb. 28 Anyone who suffered losses during last summer's hurricane season has Only one week left to register for disaster assistance with the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency' :(FEMA). The deadline has been extended until Monday, Feb. 28. The FEMA toll-free registration number is 1-800-621-FEMA.(3362) or TTY 1-800- -462-7585 for those who are speech or hearing impaired. Applicants may :also register on-line at www.fema.gov. members of wonderful payoff for parents willing to take on the task. Here are important things parents can do to help prevent the obesity epidemic among children: Limit TV viewing and time on the computer to one or two hours per day. Encourage participation in physical activity and sports. Limit visits to fast-food restaurants to once a week. Provide nutritious, well- balanced, low-calorie, and low-fat meals. Limit the availability of high- fat and high-sugar snacks in your home. Limit consumption of soda & other high calorie drinks. Get active together as a family (walk or ride bikes in your neighborhood). BUCKEYE COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION and all members and customers of Taylor County Financial Institutions { Identity Theft is real and can happen to you. No employee of any financial institution is going to call you and ask for account information on the phone. Also, no employee of any financial institution is going to send you an email asking for personal account information. There are individuals calling members and customers in Taylor County seeking to obtain this information so they can steal your identity. Never Give Your Account Number, Account Balance, or any Personal Information to anyone that contacts you by phone or by email. "Community Minded Just Like You" Your savingsinsured to 0,000 NCUA National Credit Union Adminsltration a U.S. Government Agency 1825 S. Jefferson St. Perry, FL 32348 (850) 223-7100 Box 197, possession of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church, manufacturing cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church, possession of more than 20 grams of .cannabis, Inv. Bratcher, TCSO. Timothy Glen Powe, 31, 1421 S. Schwartz Street, warrant for sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church, manufacturing cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church, possession of more than 20 grams of cannabis within 1,000 feet of a church, Det. Anderson, PPD. Jan. 22: Michael Wayne McIntosh, 38, 291 SW Good Hope Trail, Madison, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, possession of firearm in commission of a crime, culpable negligence, improper exhibition of a firearm, use of a firearm while intoxicated, carrying a concealed weapon, Dep. Tucker, TCSO. Jan. 23: Daniel Jackson Corbin, 22, HC 61 Box 58, Steinhatchee, DUI, operating vehicle with drivers license suspended, no vehicle registration, Dep. Tucker, TCSO. Jan. 24: Sue Ann Stephens, 30, 814 E. Paige Street, VOP (burglary of a dwelling, burglary of a structure, grand theft), Off. Hendry, DOC. Benny Coaxum Edwards, 39, 108 Homer J. Smith Street, retail theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, Ptl. Schneider, PPD. Rickey Dale Foskey, 25, 1525 Harold Davis Road, VOP (DWLS), Sgt. Murphy, TCSO. Ricardo Jermaine Holmes, 31, 806 W. Hampton Springs, FTA (possession of drug paraphernalia), Sgt. Murphy, TCSO. Jan.25: Travis Andrew Whitehead, 22, 312 Springhill Road, assault, giving false information to law enforcement officer, Dep. Davis, TCSO. Crystal Browning, 20, Hwy. 98 West, false information, Dep. Davis, TCSO. Jamie Nobles, 25, 310 Springhill Road, giving false information, Dep. Davis, TCSO. Aaron Augustus Walsh, 18, 16430 E. Royal Oak Drive, battery (domestic), Dep. Lundy,. TCSO. Look up I I for heaven... look downtown ., for US! "Our Floors Are Out of This World" WHY PAY MORE? Quality Flooring For Less! Professional Installation 838-3852 115 E. 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Against Rickards on Friday, the bulldogs exploded for 7 runs S2005 STCHS Varsity baseballl Schedule E TEAM PLACE TIME/RESULT Zeb. 14-19 Rickards Preseason Classic TBA Feb. 17 vs. Florida High 0-4 Loss Feb 18 vs. Rickards 13-1 Win 8 S:, Hamilton Home 7 p.m. eb. 25 NFC Away 4 p.m. March 1 Madison Away 7 p.m. Florida High Home 7 p.m. h 0 Godby Home 4p.m. I ,; Wakulla Home 7 p.m. March 15 E. Gadsden Away 3 p.m. T : NFC- Home 6 p.m. '8'; Suiwannee Home 6 p.m. arch 22 Rickards Away 7 p.m. ah9 Dixie (DH) Home 7 p.m. April 1 Hamilton Away 6 p.m. j5il5 E. Gadsden Home 6 p.m. April 8 Florida High Away 7 p.m. pi Madison Home 7 p.m. April 15 Wakulla Away 7 p.m. April 18 Dixie Co. Away 7 p.m. $pril.19 Rickards Home 7 p.m. 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 .' 2005 TCHS Jayvee baseball Schedule TEAM Hamilton Madison .. Florida High. ' Wakulla PLACE Home Away Home Home March 14-18 Suwannee Tournament March 22 Rickards Away !jirch 29 Dixie (DH) Home April 8 Florida High Away V riI7:' Suwannee Home I Madison Home April 15 Wakulla Away Rickards Home April 22 Suwannee Away Home games shaded * TIME/RESULT 4 p.m. 4p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. TBA 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4p.m. 5p.m. 4 p.m. 4p.m. 4 p.m. 4p.m. in the first inning before coasting to a mercy-rule five-inning 13-1 victory. Miguel Parga dominated on the mound striking out eight batters while allowing only one hit and one unearned run in four innings. Anderson came on in the fifth to preserve the win, striking out one, while giving up one hit. f (3~D IseeS You've BeenJfc^^:' Waiting For!ffrn of Florida's Largest Boat Dealers Friay& atrdy:13m o pm- Sna 0mt p Inie&OtieDsly 1t 1 D e I HUDESOFBAS Seeallthe205 Mdel i On Plce FISHIG e FFSHRE eFLAT sponsored by: (-"}f 1XIAII~ssEE Joiner had two hits in the contest while Joey Jarvis, Kramer, Murphy, David Crews, Brian Lynn and Marcus Spradley contributed one hit each. The Bulldogs were slated to host Hamilton County Tuesday night in their regular season opener before traveling to North Florida Christian on Friday. The Taylor County High varsity baseball team split a pair of games in last week's Rickards Pre-season Tournament in Tallahassee. The Bulldogs fell 4-0 to Florida High on Thursday then rallied back to top Rickards 13-1 Friday night. Despite matching Florida High's seven-hit effort, Taylor County was unable to muster a hit when runners were in scoring position. Brice Cade got the start (and the loss) for the 'Dogs giving up two nt, Feb. 15 Feb. 18 Feb. 22 Feb. 24 March 4 March 7 March 11 March 18 March 24 April 5 April 7 April 21 Annnnpnt Lafayette Suwannee Florida High Wakulla Suwannee Florida High E. Gadsden Madison Wakulla Madison E. Gadsden Dixie Head Coach TimI/R~n lt Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Home Away Away Away Away Courtney Bethea 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5p.m. 5p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Taylor County High pitcher Miguel Parga takes a wind-up during a recent practice session at Pace Field. T-ball, softball signups this week TCHS 2005 Lady Bulldogs Softball Schedule Date Opponent Site Time/Result Feb. 15 Lafayette Away 7 p.m. Feb. 18 Suwannee Home 7 p.m. Feb. 22 Florida High Away 7 p.m. Feb. 24 Wakulla Home 7 p.m. March 4 Suwannee Away 7 p.m. March 7 Florida High Home 7 p.m. March 11 E. Gadsden Home 7 p.m. March 14 Jefferson Home 4 p.m. March 15 Aucilla Home 5 p.m. March 18 Madison Home 7 p.m. March 24 Wakulla Away 7 p.m. April 4 Aucilla Away 4 p.m. April 5 Madison Away 7 p.m. April 7 E. Gadsden Away 7 p.m. April 15 Lafayette Home 6 p.m. April 20 Jefferson Away 4 p.m. April 21 Dixie Away 7 p.m. April 25-28 District Tournament Florida High TBA Head Coach Rob Beshears. Shaded areas indicate home games TCHS 2005 Lady Bulldogs Jayvee Softball Schedule Registration for the girls softball league will be held February 21-24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Norman Park sports complex on Julia Drive. Youngsters must be ages 9-13 as of August 1, 2005. The fee is $30 per player. For more information', contact the City Recreation Department at 584-3006. Prepare for an Exciting Career in HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Career Placement Assistance Y , Financial Aid for Those Who Qualify " D Bachelor & Associate Degree Programs ' Day, Evening & Online Classes g Schedules for Working Students V- ~t-kj ..-- .. .. * ,..., Keiser College's Health Services Administration program prepares students for employment as physician's office managers and supervisors in health care organizations. Additional Careers in: * Computer Networking & Security Management , Accounting SComputer Graphics and Design K EISE R * Business Administration SMedical Assisting C L L EE * Culinary Arts TALLAHASS EE * Paralegal SRadiology Technology Admissions Office * Criminal Justice Open 9am 8pm * Baking and Pastry Arts Bachelor Degree Programs in: .,, 4 _.7 .QO..9r J T7 * Business Administration * Criminal Justice ToiwwFree isnoer i ollege ijd %a www. ke Ise rco I Iege.edu Registration for the 5 and 6- year-old T-ball league will be held February 21-24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Norman Park sports complex on Julia Drive. Youngsters must be ages 5 or 6 as of August 1, 2005. The fee is $30 per player. . For more information, contact the City Recreation Department at 584-3006. ATTENTION HUNTERS Tide Swamp, in the Big Bend Management area, is being lobbied to change from a Still Hunt area to a Dog Hunt area. If you are a Still Hunter, we need your help. There will be a meeting. Watch the papers for a time and place. Shaded areas indicate home games LvdtU VIJPVIltIIL QILI; i mI%;/nl;*UIL .Site K I A I Religion Potter's Hous Jenkins speaks at Spring Warrior Rickie Jenkins of Richardson, Texas, will be leading services at Spring Warrior Church of Christ Feb. 27-March 4. On Sundays, please come at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or 6 p.m., and on weekdays, services begin at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 7432 S. Red Padgett Road, five miles south of ,Perry, just off U.S. 19. Women's Day at Little Bethel ! .Women's Day will be held at Little Bethel on Sunday, Feb. 27, at 11 I i in. The speaker for the occasion will be Dr. Lettie White. Pastor ! ltrus Campbell invites everyone to attend. I: Choir rehearsal is planned for Saturday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. SSteinhatchee Methodists plan breakfast, lunch = Steinhatchee United Methodist Church will wrap up February this way: On Saturday, Feb. 26, a community breakfast is planned at the church White to speak during Women s Day service By B.D. WILLIAMS Rev. Gregory Houston, pastor. tPastor Altrus Campbell and The spirit of love message was 6e Little Bethel Church family delivered by Elder Jessie Invite you to Women's Day the Hawkins, pastor of Mt. Horeb :-'fourth Sunday, Feb. 27, at 11 P.B. Church in Tallahassee. -' :a.m. The speaker for the Donations of love were given'by :-.-ccason will be Dr. Lettie the following churches: New 1-:White. We appreciate your Brooklyn M.B., Little Bethel support of this special occasion. A.M.E., Springhill New Mt. Choir rehearsal will be Zion, all of Perry, and Mt. Saturday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. Horeb of Tallahassee. Spirit ran --District Pall Bearers Union high throughout the services. No. 1 will meet Saturda\. Feb. It is a great privilege to S26, at New Salem M.B. Church announce the birth of a new in Tallahassee at 10:30 a.m. All baby girl to the proud parents, Union Pall Bearers Societies are Mr. Tory and Lamyia (Williams) "Irged to attend and be on time. Thompson of Fayetteville, N.C. SThe Rev. Isaac (Ike) Williams' on Feb. 14, 2005. Taylor 'celebration of love services Thompson came to us on, this were held Sunday, Feb. 20, at day bringing bundles of love and '-3:30 p.m. at New Jerusalem cheer. Mrs. Thompson is the 2Primitive Baptist Church, the. "- Please see page 8 Water Problems? Taste, Odor & Color CalFred for Complimentary Water Test 850-591-9559 John W. Welborn Dynamic, anointed, powerful and passionate are some of the terms used to describe the preaching of John Welborn. He began public preaching at the age of 15 when he surrendered to God's call. It has been evident from the start that he is absolutely focused on sharing the good news of the Gospel to all whom he comes in contact with. Over the past 5 .years John has been traveling all over the southeastern United States preaching revivals. God has given him a unique ability to effectively communicate the Word of God to teenagers and adults in a variety of different settings, He desperately wants to see people saved and become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. John is married to Ashley Elizabeth (Tuley) and they reside in Atlanta, Ga. Their home church is the First Baptist Church of Woodstock, Ga., where John is being mentored by Dr. Johnny Hunt. REVIVAL Sunday, March 6 thru Wednesday, March 9 Sunday 10:45 am & 6:00 pm Monday through Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Join us at Calvary Baptist Church for revival of our hearts and minds 2959 Golf Course Rd. Nursery provided for 3 yrs. & under *e~~h e~~ c9e^--- A-7 The Taco Times February 23, 2005 )e dedicates fellowship hall "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. Banquet, marks church anniversary St. Peter's Primitive Baptist Church will celebrate its anniversary with a banquet on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6. Sunday morning worship will be held by the Rev. W. Williams and the congregation of Little St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Evening worship begins at 3 p.m. with the pastor and congregation of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in charge. Puppet ministry slated at Temple of God An evening of worship and praise through puppetry is planned at the Temple of God on Friday, Feb. 25, when Julie Harley from Gainesville will visit with her friends Rebecca, Luke, Mary and Joshua. The program begins at 7 p.m. "Remember: fellowship honors God, and God honors fellowship With one another." The pastor is Robert E. French. Evelyn Allen Fellowship hall to be dedicated The 9th annual Potter's House Ministries celebration will be held Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. with Elder Chester Demps and Christian ATTENTION RIDERS OF BIG BEND TRANSIT, INC. WHO RECEIVE MEDICAID BENEFITS As of November 2004, there were many changes for those receiving transportation assistance through Medicaid for visits to healthcare providers. All individuals receiving transportation assistance are required to be re-certified through Big Bend Transit, Inc. If you, or anyone you know that was previously being provided transportation through Medicaid have not received new forms from Big Bend Transit, Inc., or need assistance filling out these forms, please contact Kristie Lutz at the Taylor County Health Department at 850- 584-5087 ext. 139, or Maxie Young at.the Taylor County Administrative Complex at 850-838-3500 Ext. 2. For additional information contact Melody Cox 850-838-3500, Ext. 9 -Taylor County Board of Commissioners Tabernacle.in charge of the service. On Sunday, the 11 a.m. speaker will be Evangelist West Malone of Lake City. In memory of the late Evelyn Allen, the Evelyn Allen Fellowship Hall will be dedicated following the service. Apostle Alzo Slade Sr., pastor, invites everyone to attend. The church- is located at the corner of Woods Creek Road and North Byron Butler. Parkway. Gospel sing set for Friday There will be a gospel sing on Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Church of God of Prophecy, located at 613 W. Hampton Springs Avenue. The CrimsoA Flow Singers of Perry and The Reapers of Adel, Ga., will be featured. Everyone is invited. Friend Day will be observed Saturday On Feb. 26 at 12 noon, Christian Tabernacle will celebrate Friend Day with food, games and door prizes until 3 p.m. Then on Sunday morning, Feb. 27, Sunday morning worship will begin at-9 and continue until 11 a.m. with Pastor Chester and Carolyn Demps leading. The community is invited to attend. SSpring Warrior Church of Christ invites you to hear gospel preaching by Rickie Jenidns of Richardson, Texas 7432 S. Red Padgett Rd. 5 miles south of Perry, just off US 19 Join us in praising God and exploring His word. L_ We hope to see you there! Happy 12th Birthday to our little hunter T,J. Murphy February 23, 2005 S We love you, Mama, Daddy, Telina, MeMe & Pa Bryan A-8 The Taco Times February 23, 2005 Obituaries Don Jared Bain Don Jared Bain -Don Jared Bain of Perry died Feb. 19, 2005. He was 23. --A native of Radford, Va., Mr. Bain had lived in Perry since 1990. He was at junior at Florida State University, and worked as a sales associate with Coldwell Banker, Kelly and Kelly Properties in Perry. He also worked as a deputy clerk for the Taylor County Clerk of Court in the finance department. Listed in Who's Who in American Junior Colleges, Mr. Bain held membership in the National Honor Society and the Young Republicans. He was a ,Private First Class in the U.S. 'Army National Guard, 269th Engineering Battalion in Live Oak. Survivors include: his mother Suzan Bain of Perry; two brothers, Jeremy Bain and Dustin Bain, both of Perry; his father, Donald Bain of Dublin, Va.; his maternal grandmother, Wanda Murphy Willis of Perry; his great grandmother, Lou Ella Shaw Ward of Perry; and a special friend, Beth Sullivan. Funeral services will be held today (Feb. 23) at 11 a.m. in New Home Baptist Church with burial following in Woodlawn Cemetery in Perry. Family members received friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home which was in charge of arrangements. Jack Drawdy Jack Drawdy, 80, died Feb. 21, 2005, at Doctors' Memorial Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Taylor County and a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Drawdy also held membership in the Gator Club and the American Legion. He retired from Procter & Gamble, having worked at Buckeye. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington Drawdy and Nancy Ida (Russell) Drawdy; a son, James Earl (Stoney) Drawdy; a brother, Homer Drawdy; and a granddaughter, Emily Hill. . He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ollie (Cannon) Drawdy of Salem. Other survivors include: NAACP meets Sunday B.D. WILLIAMS Continued from page A-7 daughter of Roderick H. Williams. The paternal and material grandparents are Mrs' SJannita Callaway and Mrs. Jesse SAlexander. Little Taylor is well received by her many friends, aunts and cousins. . A N.A.A.C.P. meeting will be held Sunday, Feb. 27, at 3:30 p.m. at New Brooklyn M.B. Church For information, contact Charles August and Walter Bishop. Your attendarce'will be appreciated. _EB,D. Williams and Mrs. Willie Mae Donaldson visited Mrs. Reletha Watson in Mayo Health Care Tuesday and had i-:inner with her and others. -Tri-County Ministries is presenting Prophet Richard Knight Saturday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. at The Cook Shack located at 2365 North U.S. 19 in Perry, next to M.A. Rigoni, Inc. "If you have been seeking God for direction or just want to hear what God has planned for your life, we invite you to come and hear what Gdd has to say to you through His prophet." The New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. Izell Montgomery, will celebrate its 86th anniversary Sunday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. We are asking every one to come help us enjoy this special occasion. One of First Bethlehem Association moderators, the Rev. H.J. Boone, will deliver the message. Don't miss this occasion. Dinner will be served. Everyone is welcome. a son, Charles Drawdy of Salem; a daughter, Patricia Bradshaw; a daughter-in-law, Jean Drawdy; five brothers, Tom (Bud) Drawdy of Tallahassee, Ben Drawdy of Steinhatchee, Bill Drawdy and Mack Drawdy, both of Salem, and Chan Drawdy of California; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today (Feb. 23) at 11 a.m. at Salem Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jay Black and the Rev. James Howell officiating. Interment will follow at Woodyard Cemetery. Family members received friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home which was in charge of arrangements. Alma Mae Clark Mrs. Alma Mae Clark, 76, died Feb. 17, 2005. A native and lifelong resident of Taylor County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Agusta and Creasie (Rowell) Dykes. She worked as a waitress for 44 years at the Poinsetta Restaurant and Perry Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olan Clark. Survivors include: a daughter, Linda Johnson of Perry; two granddaughters; and a host of nieces and nephews. Private' graveside services were held Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at Pineview Memorial Gardens. Family members receive friends Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, which was in charge of the arrangements. Card of thanks Borklund We would like to thank everyone for caring, for their prayers and for their love during our loss. That includes friends, the staff of Doctors' Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee Regional Medical Center, and the doctors in Perry and Tallahassee. We would also like to thank the caring staff at Burns Funeral Home. God be with you always: Catherine Borklund, wife of Edward "Rudy" Borklund and sons, Tim Perry and David Borklund "New to Perry" REKEY & LOCKOUT SPECIALIST All types of locks installed & serviced AR* Cellular equipped -immediate response S R* 24-hour mobile service Emergency Lockout Service Keys Made SLocks Rekeyed Dead Bolts Installed Perry Beaches Steinhatchee Re t 7 Josh Padgeti = Commercial Residential 850 84O 334'I owner 7 .Happy-i6th .;r~ Birthday ... ERIN From our little star to our big star '"February 23, 2005 Love, ",: Daddy, Mama, Rebekah 3 & Daniel . A' rs CoI 0 ll * A t t f e a L o s n t e i~386,,362-1255 Benjamin Edge Benjamin "Eddie" Edge, 39, of Perry, died Feb. 19, 2005. A native of Punta Gorda, Mr. Edge had lived in Perry most of his life. He was a self-employed mechanic. Survivors include: his parents, Ernestine and David Horner of Perry; fiancee, Melinda Markey of Perry; one son, Benjamin Edgar Edge III of Chipley; two step-sons, Jason Carl Markey and Caleb Wayne Markey, both of Perry; two daughters, Rhonda Lea Edge of Chipley and Mallorie Suzzanne Edge of Perry; one step-daughter, Lisa Marie Markey of Perry; and four sisters, Melinda Buckhalter and Suzie Folsom, both of Perry, Melissa Jones of Bryant, Texas and Regina Horner of Punta Gorda. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. at Beggs Funeral Home with interment following at Pisgah Cemetery. Family members received friends Monday from 6 until 9 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home, which was in charge of the arrangements. Tuttle makes the 'short list' Donna Tuttle's name has been short-listed and brought to the attention of the awards board of the International Biographical Centre. The research and advisory board of the International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England met in closed session to discuss individuals who were included in the 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century to ensure that each individual is recognized for his or her level of excellence. Tuttle has been singled out as one of less than 200 individuals who have been invited to accept the award, which is based strictly on merit. And the winner is... Danny Eakins was the winner of a new 22 Remington automatic rifle given away recently by;Cribbs & Sons, Inc. Eakins is shown with his new rifle, 'and Jimmy Persons representing Cribbs. Autism program slated Janice Overstreet with the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities will present an overview of autism Thursday, March 17. The program will be held from 3:30-5 p.m., in the school board meeting room at the Alton H. Wentworth Administrative Complex. For more information, please call Cheryl Brantley or Betsy Stephens at 838-2536. Donna Tuttle :': ;. " newyea new ea. tt, Community g COMMUNITY 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., 10:30 a.m.,.Taylor County Publi,: Library. Lady Elks: second Thurs., 8 p.m Elks Lodge.. Main Street Perry: First Monday or 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 and 4th Sat., 7 p.m. Tribal grounds Lyman Hendry Road. Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe: Oal Hill Village onWoods Creek Road, 1i. Sat. Narcotics Anonymous: Wednesdays 8 p.m., ai 1i'6. W. Hwy. 98, at Serehit', 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. Perry Elks Lodge: Tues., 8 p.m.' Perry Lodge #187: 1st, 3rd Wed., 7 p.m., Masonic Hall. Perry Lodge 123, F&AM, first and third Monday nights, 7:30 p.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 of 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.mri., 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. Taylor *County Development Authority: 2nd Mon.. 5 o.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 located on Bishop Blvd. Taylor County Leadership Council: 2nd and 4th Friday, 7 p.m., Jerkins. (RCCI) program and its goals in developing a working relationship between NFCC and t'he communities' in its area of influence. Dr. Mantzanas explained that the RCCI program is funded and supported by the Ford Foundation with help from land grant universities such as the University of Florida and Florida A&M., and. to. date, NFCC is the only participating junior college in the state. He mentioned that over two dozen other colleges in rural America have also adopted the program. The speaker pointed out that the concept behind the RCCI Program is to involve NFCC and its many resources in helping communities in advancing their economic development, educational access and other heeds in the process of civic involvement. He stated that the operating premise of the program is to develop teams made up 'of the college president, administrators as well as faculty and students and combine these representatives of the college community with local business persons, government Hip replacements First-time surgery performed at DMH Meet the governor Newly elected chairman of the Republican Party of Taylor County Tommie Stanaland (left), and his wife Mary Jo, had the opportunity to meet Florida Governor Jeb Bush recently, while :attending a Republican'caucuS in Qrlando6. ,; .. '": '""- ,. '; "' '. ." Mantzanas explains RCCI program impacts community By BOB CHILDS Kiwanis publicist Dr. Phillip Mantzanas, a ,rajdujia of Taylor County High School, was guest speaker at the Feb 16 meeting of the Perry Kj'.'.ni- Club. SThe speaker, who received his M.A. and Ph.D. from Florida State University, now serves as an instructor at North Florida Junior College and is also presently coordinator of grants and contracts for the institution. His talk concerned the college's Rural Community College Initiative -T A hnlllip Manizanas By KIM SCARBORO Able is the word that comes to mind when you meet John T. "JT" Davis. He is a, motivated, involved, educated'and personable 19-year-old North Florida Community College student who has a learning disability in reading, but has managed to turn it into a positive rather than a negative. Davis, a seventh generation resident of Perry, is'an advocate for educating the public and improving education for students with disabilities. He has developed coping mechanisms so that his reading disability is less of a barrier to his education and has gained confidence through his advocacy efforts. By speaking out about his experiences in high school, his transition to. college and employment training for students from special education, Davis feels that he can help bring about positive change and more opportunities for those with disabilities. He hopes to see more programs designed for students and closer screening of certified teachers. "I've learned to speak from my heart and mind and not from writing things down," said Davis. "The'truth is what will help." He spoke at more than 12 major events in 2004 including an appearance at the 2004 National Disability Mentoring Day where he met Governor Jeb. Bush and a Partners in Transition meeting in St. Petersburg, January 2005, where he was one of seven chosen from the state to participate. Shoving his fear of public speaking and reading disability aside, Davis has become an advocate across the state and in his own community. Locally he meets monthly with Transition Council of Taylor County Project CONNECT to promote.learning disability programs, assists with the Taylor High School High Tech program, volunteers twice a TCHS honor students named for semester The semester honor roll students from Taylor County High School has been announced and they are as follows:. 3.0 Honor Roll 9th Grade Tiffany Allbritton, Eston Amari,.Teddrick Bailey, Kendale Brown, Robert Carlton, Natalie Clark, Brooke Davis, Robert Freeman, Amanda Gipson, William Hall, Lauren Hardin, Andrew Hare, Marla Hathcock, Jonathan Johnson, Sara Jones, Joshua Leverette, Chelsea Mathers, Shawn McGuire, Jennifer Melson, Justin Mrotz, Jaren Murphy, Crystal Parker, Gwendolyn Perez, Ashley Rucker, Jeremy Schell, Bradley Straka, Krystal Timmons, Joseph Vann, Brittany Webb and Patrick Whift. 10th Grade Justin Archer, Chelsea Bennett, Jessica Brock, Daniel Brown,. Crystal Buggs, Elizabeth Davis, Patricia Davis, Renee Durham, Brandon Fiegro, Tiffany Flowers, Jason Franklin, Michael Franklin, Lyndsey Gray, Randy Hays, Cera Horner, Latoya Houston, Michael James, Camden Lynn, Keandra McNeal, Athenia McNealy, Kirsty Metcalf, Nickolas Miller, James Mock, Crystal Moody, Jennifer Nyman, Joseph Proenza, Blake Ratliff, Shamanda Ridgeway, Jennifer Robinson, Ashley Scott, Jennifer Tedder, Thao Tran, Enrique Villagomez, Emmala Walker, Russell Walker, Kayla Williams, Heather Wilson, James Wright and William Wright. 11th Grade Laura Addison, Caitlin Anderson, Daphne Anderson, Natasha Anderson, Kyle Brantley, Whitney Buckhalter, Joey Crowell, Ricky Dice, Tambrika Flowers, Jessee Freed, Joseph Gnapp, Fallon Gray, Kendra Hart, John Hayes, Douglas Hubbard, Shannon Legge, Samantha Lundy, Shannon McGuire, Joshua Neitch, Kri Omamalin, Jackelyn Pigford, Kristin Quicke, Colin Revels, Kendra Sadler, Sundra Singleton, Russell Smith and Amanda Stiles. 12th Grade Jonathan Barwick, P4ul Binkley, Alan Borklund, Britney Burroughs, Megan Clark, Carlton Denton, Kasie Freeman, Monique Hawkins, Kia Hill, Stefane Holton, Cynthia Hunt, Robert Hunter, Richard Johnson, Kayce Kirk, Uyen Lam, Bradley Markey, Samantha Murray, Michael Quiett, Cordero Ruffin, Brittany Sadler, Melissa Sheffield, Billy Smith, Amber Stephens, Bria Thomas, Cody Walker, Jerry Walker, Erika Williams, Jodie Williams, Maria Williams and Jessica Wright. 3.5 Honor Roll 9th Grade Taylor Brooks, Georgia Brown, Sean Crowley, Thomas Dykes, Dustin Elliott, Gregory Flowers, Walter Hammers, Courtney Hatch, Jenna Helm, Kelsey Johnson, Johnny Lovett, Joshua McCall, Blake Moore, Jessica Morgan, Tiffany Ragans, Angela Roberts, Kendra Sheppard, Chelsea Sparrow, Matthew Wiles and Heather Williams. representatives, public schools and community-based organizations. /He stressed that these teams will be most effective :ii. bringing about. reform. and change, thus promoting new opportunities in the affected communities. ,. Dr. Mantzanas emphasized that he will be working with the counties in the geographical area served by NFCC and two, Madison and Suwannee, are.being chosen to begin the RCCI Program, that is, in building the core teams as described above and initiating a Vision-to-Action community change process in these communities. He added that success with this plan will be the key to proceeding with similar programs in the remaining five counties, including Taylor. Two Taylor County residents are on the road to recovery after the fiist-ever total hip replacement surgeries performed at Doctors' Memorial Hospital (DMH) Wednesday, Feb. 2. Members of the DMH Surgical Team, Outpatient Surgery Unit and other staff combined with Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC) Orthopedist Dr. Robert Thornberry to perform the surgical hip replacement (arthoplasty), a procedure in which the diseased parts of the hip joint are removed, and replaced with new, artificial parts. These artificial parts or prosthesis help patients accomplish the main goals of hip replacement surgery, which is to improve mobility by relieving pain and improve function of the hip joint. Some of the newer techniques and specialized instruments used'in small-incision total hip surgery allow for a more rapid recovery and less blood loss, resulting in happier patients and staff, Thornberry stated. "With the help -of the local physicians in Perry providing medical support and the DMH surgical team, which did a great job, this type of procedure can be performed safely and effectively at DMH," Thornberry added. "Everything went according to plan and both patients are doing as well as can be expected being - just one day out of surgery," DMH Physical Therapy Director Mike Lynn said last Thursday. "Theyare both on post-operative total hip arthoplasty rehabilitation protocol and seem to be doing very well. "Our nurses and staff were amazed at how simple ii is nc',. Total hip replacement surgery is more simple now than it used to be," Risk Manager Ann Gray said. "The patients don't have to be immobilized or log-rolled. There is minimal blood loss and a very minor incision." The most common reason that people have hip replacement surgery is the wearing down of the hip joint that results from osteoarthritis. Other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic inflammatory disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling), avascular necrosis (loss of bone caused by insufficient blood supply), injury and bone tumors also may lead to breakdown of the hip joint and the need for hip replacement surgery. Before suggesting hip replacement surgery, physicians suggest the patient try walking aids such as a cane, or non- surgical therapies such as medication ard physical therapy. However, these therapies are not always effective in relieving pain and improving the function of the hip joint. Hip replacement may be an option if persistent pain and disability interfere with daily activities. '"In the past, hip replacement surgery was an option primarily for people over 60 years of age. Typically, older people are less active and put less strain on the artificial hip than do younger, more active people. "In recent years, however, doctors have found that hip replacement surgery can be very successful in younger people as well. New technology has improved the artificial parts, allowing them to withstand more stress and strain. A more important factor than age in determining the success of hip replacement is the overall health and activity level of the patient." week at an adult literacy class in Shady' Grove, is a member of Taylor. County's Historical Society, is historian for the Sons of the Confederate Veterans in Perry and is a member of the NFCC Sentinel Singers student choir. Davis is also employed by Dollar General. During his 11th grade year in high school, Davis was among 50 students chosen to participate in Able Trust's annual statewide Youth Leadership Forum in Tallahassee.- Due to his apparent leadership skills, Able Trust promoted Davis to staff member for the leadership forum after one year, an honor that usually takes two to four years to accomplish. This program helped Davis refine his advocacy skills and opened the door to an invitation from the governor's office for Davis to participate in National Disability Mentoring Day. In 2004 he graduated cum laude and ranked academically in the top 7 percent of his class from Taylor County High School. Davis is now seeking his Associate in Arts degree from NFCC and plans to continue his education at Florida State University. Much of his success he credits to his family and his senior year high school teachers who. encouraged and supported him. But overall he knows that he has done the most in making the best of his disability and has fallen comfortably into the role of an advocate for others. "I know that if I want something, I have to do it myself," said Davis. N- J.T. Davis, far right, participates in the 2004 Able Trust Youth Leadership Forum in Tallahassee. The program opened the door to an invitation from the office of Governor Jeb Bush for Davis to participate in National Di.sability Mentoring Day. Mentoring Day. 'Motivated, involved and personable' Davis proves he's able' B-1 The Taco Times February 23, 2005 Editorial B-2 The Taco Times February 23,2005 Do donations duplicate Foster Parent funding? Dear Editor: This letter is in response to the article "Foster kids/need help" in your Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, edition of Taco Times. This letter is not denying that foster children need help; I would just like to bring to light a few issues that were not mentioned in the article. Foster parents receive a monthly :check for the care of the children. The children receive free medical and dental care from the state (Medicaid), mental health counseling, a! yearly clothing allowance, as well as access to funds for items such as class rings aid band instruments. Businesses donate school supplies and I've seen boxes, at local stores requesting donations of school supplies from the public. If the foster parent works Another job, the state pays for daycare. Foster parents are compensated for mileage taking children to medical appointments out of town.'Foster kids are also entitled to receive services provided by the Guardian Ad Litem program, which is made up of paid personnel and volunteers working g on their behalf. The Guardian Ad Litem program also provides foster children with gifts at-Christmas. The article that I am referring to stated that the Foster Parent's Association was always searching foT donations of clothing, diapers, food. high chairs, etc. That is exactly what the state is paing foster parents for--in addition to providing a loving, safe home for our neglected children. I also saw representatives from Perry on the 11 p.m. nightly news on television requesting donations. I am not a faster parent but I have very dear fiends that are. They do not go ,round soliciting donations for the faster children in their care: they 'o\ide excellently on what the state pays them. You could not istinguish the foster children from their biological children. I ~fink the article was misleading. I amirnot at all against these children rteiving the above services from istatei they need and deserve: I Su- against the solicitation of ~nated items that they already -ieiving funds for. ..The article, in my opinion, was misleading. I have researched this object and know that donations ~llfhough they are nice) are not as desperatelyy needed as indicated. According to the footage on itievision, there was an abundance .f diapers, clothing and other '-i:ems stockpiled at their .'adquarters. It just isn't right to *ek donations for what you are ready receiving benefits for. The Sate provides well for these Children. I have looked into becoming a foster parent myself in the near future. The community tould be aware there is 'a great ieed for foster parents and the Si~te of Florida does take care of be children if the money is spent as it is supposed to be. Foster parents are to be commended for opening their homes to neglected/abused children; I have seen firsthand what a difference these people make in the lives of children. IT simply wish to make this point-- the majority of the world are working poor that do not abuse their children, have no insurance and do not receive any assistance from the state, nor donations of clothing/diapers/high chairs. These people are the yery ones that' need help and do not go around asking for it. especially when you have an abundance of the items requested already stored at your office. Foster parents are a blessing. It really takes someone special to take on someone's else's mess they have created and stick in there day and.night to help the children heal. Sincerely, Colleene Saunders Why was player cut? Dear Editor: Sorry son. you're cut from the team. You have won a batting title while you were on J.V. You lead the team in stolen bases and had the second .highest batting average on the team. However, I'm cutting you. Sounds fishy to me. but this is what happened to a young man at our high school baseball tryouts. The excuse that was given to his parents was "he did not attend" the "pre-practice practice." This was a non- sanitioned practice held by the players and an outside party. This young man has a job and was working on the Tuesday and Thursday practice. If this was not a sanctioned practice, sanctioned by the school and FHSSA, how can the coach "cut" players for not attending as he stated to'this young man? When other parents and Booster Club members heard he was cut (and others), they called his parents to ask why. They also said they could not believe he was cut because they attended the "tryouts" and he did a superb job. One other player (who hit three out-of-the-park home runs) was also cut. The other players on the team said they did not attend the "pre- practice" and were not "cut." How is this so when it was used to "cut" other players? Mr. Howard, it seems to me something fishy is going on. What about you? Cutting players for poor performance, ability or the lack thereof seems to be reasons for kicking them off the team--not missing a non- sanctioned practice, especially when others missed it and are still on the team. Is this favoritism, politics, buddy system or retribution? Just a concerned, tax-paying parent. Danny Faircloth Graduation on Saturday? Dear Editor: Graduation '05 on Sunday morning? Please read on... No, not on Sunday morning but on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. which is the daythat my family and I attend church from 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon. When my niece, Megan Clark. who will be graduating this year, came home and told me about the change regarding the day of graduation, she was bothered. She was disturbed because this is the day she helps as an assistant leader with Sabbath School and Children's Church. Also, it is a real concern of mine because I am the children's'church director and this is the day that I look forward to each week to come apart from work and other activities that go on in our community to draw close to God and worship our Almighty Creator and give him the glory and honor that so many times we fail to give. Megan is looking forward to walking down the aisle to receive her diploma as it means a lot to her. My husband, Paul Turner, has Taco 9Time^Sk Wednesday, February 23,2005 123 S. Jefferson Street P.O. Box 888 Perry, Florida (850) 584-5513 DONALD D. LINCOLN DEBBIE CARLTON Publisher Business Manager SUSANiH. LINCOLN BETH MANN Managing Editor Advertising Director ANGELAM. CASTELUCCI CAROLYN DuBOSE Staff Writer Pro.motional Advertising CHARLES R. SADLER CAROL BROOKS Staff Writer Promotional Advertising The Taco Times (ISSN 07470967) is published each Wednesday by Peny News- papers, Inc., 123 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347. Subscriptions are 35.00 peryear or$49.00 out of county. Periodicals postage aid at Pery. Florida 32348. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the TACO TIMES, P.O: Box 888, Perry, FL 32348. . The Taco Times welcomes Letters to the Editor'reflecting responsible opinions and views on the news. Please submit letters by Monday at 5 p.m. The Taco Times reserves the right to refuse publication of letters which are libelous or irre- sponsible. Name may be withheld if circumstances so require, but all letters sub- mitted should be signed by the writer and accompaniedby a phone number for verification. We look forward to hearing from you! Our address is Perry, Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 888, Perry, Florida 32348. e-mail: perrynews@perry.gulfnet.com Member Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. contacted superintendent Mr. Howard who said "that he would work the issue." He has spoken with several of the school board members and the Taylor County High School principal, Mr. Thompson. He was told. "It cannot be changed." Has it even been finalized yet? We were told that it has not been finalized. To most of you who attend church on Sunday, if graduation was announced to be on Sunday at 10 a.m., what would you do or say? I know most of you in the community, and you would be calling the school board members and school to have it changed, and I'm sure that it would be changed because most of you would rather be attending church on Sunday morning. I'm glad that you would rather not miss your church service to go to a graduation-- especially when it could be held on another day or evening. In the past it has been held on Friday evening. My family and I have attended when we had someone in our family graduating. We left services before sundown which starts the beginning of the Sabbath hours and ends Saturday at sundown. All I am asking this community is to put yourself in our shoes about the day graduation is being held on and work out a day or evening that doesn't' interfere with someone's day that they worship on. I don't think that it should be held on Saturday or Sunday. If you would like to talk with me more you can contact me at 584-3186 after 5 p.m. Paul and Joyce Turner Writer wonders: quiet.too long? Dear Editor: I guess I've been quiet too long. Back in May 2002 1 was an active member of the Veterans Memorial Park Committee and committed to the development of the Veterans Memorial Park on Jefferson Street in Perry, but left the committee in July 2003. Since I am a veteran of 30 years service to my country, I feel there is nothing more fitting than to have this'memorial park to honor our veterans. However, after seeing a $750,000 pricetag to Please see page 5 1U( a3gO Aim J"Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" a- M- o os-.f O* & drrC i I a Midweek Muddle "* .- - Since I didn't go to medical school, I can't state within a medical certainty what kind of. fluid surrounds my brain, but I'm guessing that--today--it resembles the contents of a lava lamp. My head is among my proudest accomplishments: I haven't lost it, or forgotten where I put it, all these many years. I am, however, disenchanted with its current quest to be a meteorologist. My father always said my head was like a barometer. I could predict the weather better than any beetle you ever kept in a matchbox. I don't understand meteorology, of course, but I knqw when a weather front is moving through--for it moves through my head, long before it reaches land. "What's going on with the weather?" I asked the husband with a sick, grey look upon my face. S"High pressure front is coming through," he said. "Do you feel it?" We've been married long enough that he doesn't trust me with mathematics problems, but he knows I could sit on someone's garage and convey) meteorological changes...for a living. If I'm wet, it's raining. If my hair's a mess, don't go out in your boat. And if I have a sick, grey look on my face, there's a weather front coming through. Look for a dramatic change in high or low pressure. Although children don't give a lot of thought to their heads, I remember when headaches became a part of my reality. There was a commerical which my father and I embraced, since we shared headaches in a genetic way. This scruffy guy with a close'shaven head said to the man with the microphone, "It's like two goats butting me on either side of my head, right at my temples. They just won't stop." The man with the headache would shake his head in disgust. And we felt his pain. "Yeah," my father would say from the couch. "He's right; it is like that." Then a woman would appear on the screen, selling the same medication. "It's as if someone drilled a hole in the top of my head, filled it with concrete, and the concrete set up." She lodkedup with hurting, pitiful eyes. "I can hardly hold my head up," she said. Our mouths dropped. "It is like that," I would say, and the two of us would attempt to come up with equally colorful explanations, but we, always failed because our heads hurt too much. his Old Head ;.I By SUSAN H. LINCOLN SWe tried the medication and liked the commercial better. The commercial. however, had no curative powers, just the comfort of friends in need. "You could go to the doctor," tht husband reminds, and I know it to be true. .And, soon, if I can't put one foot in front of the other, I will find my way to the doctor, where people are much sicker than I. I'm a little embarrassed to go and say "I'm dizzy." Consulting our family medical book is the biggest mistake I made 15 years age and haven't since repeated. It doesn't matter what ailment you take to that tremendous volume, the outcome is always the same and you'd better start making arrangements. Got a hangnail? It could be fatal. Besides, I've lived with this head for 'lc these many years. I've even taken the stuff doctors prescribe to lessen the discomfort. It's fine for people who don't have jobs, families, or anyplace to be for 72 hours. The rest of us, however, must tough it out. I am not alone, of course. In fact, I'm in good company with This Old Head. 1 said to my friend recovering from a three-week bout of bronchitis, "You need to get outside in this sunshine today." "I can't," she said. "The pollen is killing me. ,Another friend, by phone, was lamenting her headache. "I went outside to gather some camellias from my bush, and after a few minutes, 1 thought I just might die. I hurried back inside and slanmned the door behind me." Me? I've just been inhaling pollen, I guess, for I'm drawn to the outdoors like a moth to light. I've walked with the dog, trimmed shrubs and planted camellias. .And the lava light clicked on inside my head, erupting with blobs in various dimensions. I'm perfectly okay as long as I stay upright--but none of this leaning to the left, or leaning to the right. I threw back my head to gargle Sunday morning, and nearly landed in the floor. If you drop your napkin or your keys, I can't help you. Want help on a ladder? Don't call me. While the world goes 'round and 'round, This Old Head better stay on the ground and wait for the barometric pressure to flat-line. Better it, than me. _ _._ I I - ~E~db*;kr~ui.mr."capriii FI1~6L~1--cr~F*rr-L--S~~--Y19~51hYYI-~ ~aaRr*~a~l~.r~,~qrubLUIJPi~urmrr)l~r I I 6 to bad B-3 The Taco Times February 23. 2005 Letters to the Editor 'Time to move forward' Dear Editor: It was a cold afternoon on Feb. 23, 1905, when four Chicago businessmen met for lunch at the request of attorney Paul Harris. S The meeting began as a simple attempt by Mr. Harris to enjoy the fellowship of other professionals in his community. In the coming i weeks, the men agreed to rotate their meeting, place each week between their offices. Mr. Harris, could hardly imagine that this gathering would give birth to the oldest and largest civic organization in the world, Rotary International. Within weeks of their first meeting, the men began to solicit other men, each from a different profession, to join their weekly lunch meetings and soon they began to discuss ways they could benefit their local community. Their first act of service was to purchase a horse so one of the local physicians could make his rounds and visit patients in rural areas. Soon, other "rotating" clubs began springing up in other cities and Rotary Clubs were born. S Since that time, Rotary International has established over 31,931 clubs in 166 countries throughout world, and comprises over 1.2 million members. Less than 20 years after that first meeting in Chicago, on May 11, 1923, the Perry Rotary club was founded. Since our establishment, our local Rotary Club has embodied Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self" by dedicating countless hours ,and financial contributions to our local community and the world. Perry Rotary Club has given more than 75 scholarships to local high school seniors to assist them in obtaining a college education. We have been a steadfast contributor to the local Boys and Girls Club, United Way, March of Dimes, Relay for Life, Taylor Education Foundation, Rotary Youth Camp for Disabled Children, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, Student Exchange Program, the Salvation Army and numerous other programs in Perry and Taylor County. We fund these commitments with the help of Rotary International, but mostly through the time, effort and resources of our own local members. You would think that people would have to get paid to exert this much time and effort in projects, but in fact, it's the other way around. Rotarians pay for this privilege, and our dues are commingled with other dues of Rotarians throughout the world to assist mankind in global needs. Rotary made a pledge years ago to eradicate polio, and ensure that no child ever has to suffer from this disease in the future. Thanks to the help of the Perry Rotary Club and other clubs just like ours, polio is over 90% eradicated, with most countries completely free of the disease. Be assured, Rotary will not rest until every child has been vaccinated for polio and the world never hears from it again. It never ceases to amaze me when we have speakers at our J CARPET We Also CARPETS WOOD FLOORS Carpet VINYL BINDING Travel *CERAMIC -CUSTOM DESIGNED Trailers, " REPAIRS AREA RUGS 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 FINANCING AVAILABLE weekly Tuesday meeting that are in need of assistance for a cause, before the meeting is adjourned one of our members will stand up declare that "we have to help these folks and I'll be happy to head up the initiative." All of our members are businessmen and women in our community and they all have families and responsibilities outside of their professions. But each and every one.has made the commitment to try and help out our local community-in any way we can through our Perry Rotary Club. I'm sure you have seen us ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during Christmas, or I'm sure one of us has accosted you at some point to buy a raffle ticket during one of our fundraisers (if you haven't we'll be looking for you at the next event), and you've all seen us as pirates, baseball players and in other ghastly costumes as we tried to spark up the interest in our local Relay for Life. These are Rotarians, and ,- Please see page 5 Pensacola says thanks Dear Editor: I am writing to let you know that you have some wonderful people in your town. We live in Pensacola on a bayou, and Ivan hit us real hard. You had a crew of people that came here to help clean up debris. I got two names of about five or six men: Wayne Padgett and Eric (Train) Monk. These men did an outstanding job of doing their part in helping us clean out debris so we could put more out. When you have to throw out everything in your home, that piles up pretty fast. These men were excellent--the most courteous and kind workers you could ask for. All the people on our street were grateful to have them. We were all sorry when they had to leave. Please in some way write something (even in your own words) about how much we in the Edgewater subdivision and Warrington in Pensacola appreciate, these men. We will go out of our own way to stop and say hello to them if we ever get to Perry again. We have a lot of rebuilding to do so it will be a while. Again, thank you. Tom and Nelda Balkom "HOME. AUTO. LIFE. ME." TALK TO A REAL, LIVE PERSON WHO'S IN THE SAME PHONE BOOK AS YOU. - Mark Pelt, Agent 584-5188 1000A Jefferson St. You re in good.hands. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company. Allsrare Indemniry Company and Allstate Life Insurance Company, Home Orice Nornnbrook. Illinois. 2002 Allstate Insurance Company Dear Editor: It is time for Taylor County to move forward. The sports complex has been a dream since '1997 and now is the time for it to become a reality. The'county is ready to move forward. The call has been made to accept the responsibility. For many years soccer has been under the generosity of the Elks and run by parents, but with public support, soccer could go tf the next level in Taylor County. I feel along with others that the sports complex could make a real economic impact in Taylor County. With the sports complex i$- place, we could open up the-: enrollment which has been held- down the past few years due to the limited size of playing fields and ,,* Please see page 5 BU/ ANY AR PURZ 7 GET THE SECOND* 1/2 OFF! Come see our complete line of AIR PURIF ' ;* AUTHOR E DEALER 584-6021 803 W. Main St. Perry, Fl. 32347 Store Hours: 8 AM 6 PM Mon:- Sat. .southhouse@perry.gulfnet.com l j t ~t'x- :wv -nr, -*~k .~: _~ W/ 71E LG OME PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING Dr. Tiffy Torrans NATURE COAST EYECARE INSTITUTE is proud to ' announce the newest addition to their medical staff, S\ Tiffany Torrans, OD. Dr. Torrans brings to Nature Coast EyeCare Institute her clinical experience in contact lenses, pediatrics, binocular vision, low vision and primary care.. She is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University, 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 E Techniques Laser Glaucoma Surgery Diabetic Eye Treatment Eye Exams i, IN % Aq-* iGet extrem savings o you long Customize the long distance you need with the calling features you want, and get the best services at the one bill! best price all in Clear Choice plans can include 1500 long distance minutes (25 hours!) and up to nine calling features. Buy blocks of minutes, pay as you go, or just pay once and get extreme savings! Call a customer service representative today for details. Rotary celebrates service to community - V ' : B-4The Taco Times February 23, 2005 -al big deals!! .' ~~ 1.-, :.1,-'s .1 ; 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 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. . 2/16-2125 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. S2/2-2/25 Furniture for sale: Loveseat and matching recliner, $200. Round oak dining table, 'seats 4, $75. Call 838-1300 and leave message if we are not home. 2/18-/25 Hydraulic facial chair, used, 850-584-4284. - 2/18-2/25RT SQueen size sofa bed, $75. 1/2 HP Myers ' water pump, $50. 10 Craftsman miter saw, $40. Antique dresser, $75. Call 584-4879, Sif no answer, leave message. 2/23-3/2 185 Millermatic mig welding machine, welds up to 1/2 plate, less than 20 hours, $1,050, Mariner outboard 45 HP, power trim & tilt, extra motor for parts, runs great, SS prop, $850. 1999 3/4 ton Chevy pickup, long wheel base, $5,000. Lift boom for tractor, $200. Ladder rack for truck, $250. Call 584-8607 or 843-0127. 2/23-3/4 -Ig LOS,^^B^S REALESTATE Land for sale, 221 N between Shiloh ,..Church Rd. arndCairo Parker Rd. 1 acre lots with '.sav3d roads. Owner financing available.' Please call (386) 658-1346 or (850) 584-5891 (Badcock). S7/21tfEF HOUSE FOR SALE Built in 1950s 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath S All Pine Wood Floors New Central H/A Some Appliances $25,000 call for appt. 584-5454 S4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath house for sale. All Brick, 3 yrs. old. $250,000 obo. Call 838- S2773. 2/23-3/25. SLovely 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 Swooded area on both sides. On nice corner Slot corivenien to'shopping, centers. Call ' S850-223-2198 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. SConlidenlal 850-578-2280 2/9-2/25 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 S- message. ;- S2/9tfWB 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 WOODRIDGE APARTMENTS $199 MOVE-IN SPECIAL For Basic to Market renters. ,, 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 S8:00-5:00 Mor-Thurs. Cal! 850-584-5668, 709 W Church Si, Perry, FL 32348. TDD : 711. ' 1/21tfWA 2 bedroom, 1 bath apt., in town, very nice. $400/mo., 1 yr. lease. 1st, last & $200 security deposit required. References. No smokers, no pets. 223-1578. 2/18-2/23 Southern Villasof Penvy Looking For Applicants! HUD vouchers accepted. 1. & 2 BR HC and non-HC accessible apartments. Office hours are 8:00 to 5:00 Modn-Thurs. Call 850-584-8111. TDD/TTY 711.31.5 Puckett Rd., Perry, FL 32347. Equal Housing Opportunity. 11/3tfSV. '. 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. 2/23-3/18 .' .-- : -..- 2 bedroom.mobile home, furnished. $350 per month, $200 security deposit. No children, no pets. Call584-3689. 2/23-2/25 Rental 2 Ocean View Rd., St. Augustine, Fl. 1 bedroom, ocean view, pool side; Max occupancy 4. no pets or smoking. $750 weekly Call Claudia 904-461-4260 2/23-3/2 '95 single-wide M/H 3 bed furnished, W/D, on 1 18 buildings $30.000 850-584- 21233i4 1997 Saturn SC2, silver, dependable 5 speed, 139,000 miles, good condition, asking $2,300. Please call 584-6846. 2/23-3/4 2004.Chevy extended cab 4WD 2500 series, like new, .17,000 miles. Asking payoff, $28,000 (paid $38,000). 578-2210. 2/18-2/25 2003 Yamaha V-Star Classic, 650cc, has 507 miles, $5,000 obo. 838-4962 or 838- 6650. 2/4-2/25 '1999 Chevy Malibu, 60,000 miles, PW, PL. keyless entry. $5,500 obo. 838-1210. P'23-2/25 .1995 Chevy Tahoe, clean, good condition. *Call 584266t'" S2/18-2/25 SRiver Craft, 13 feet, 9.8 Johnson 4 stroke, trolling motor, fish finder, and trailer. S$1 900 223-1374 2/18-2/23 ~ U - ^ ''Small goat herd lor sale. Nubian cross room, 2 bath, young, strong Billy, 2 Nannies bred back acres 3 out and 5 kids Healthy friendly herd. $500 -5132 1i850-584-9668. /203-3/4 '. 1 1995 ChevyE Lumina,' super clean, dependable, excellent condition body '& mechanically, A/C, P/B, P/S Must see to. appreciate. Cleartitle Call 850-223-1180 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 2/232/25 1995 Cadilac Coupe Deville. White, low miles, this is an excellent car. 584-6879 pin 4444. 1/26tfRW 1997 Toyota Avalon, 126k miles in excellent condition. Power doors, windows, cruise, tilt, seat. $5,500 obb. 838.6255 2/18-2/25 2001 Kawasaki motorcycle Vulcan Drifter 800cc, 1,300 miles, saddle bags, windshield, lots of chrome, new condition, $5,900.850-578-2356. . 2/23-3/11. ., Dachshund puppy, male, $50, Call 223- .,2511,ask for Shelba. 1/23-2/25 illlk 1 =l LOST: "Nasa," Female longish-haired 'solid gray cat with a bushy tail. She is '.small. but ntl a kitten. Last seenon 9/15, ,i you see her please call 584-5513 before 5 p m (ask for Mark) or 584-8807 after 5. $100 reward I 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 pim., Carter Village Hall, 10680 CR 136, Dowling Park, FL; fax resume to (386) 658-5160; or visit www.ACVillage.net. 2/16-2/25AVC Woodridge Aartment; Immediate opening, for maintenance/grounds person. Full time w/berefits; 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 AVON 2005 Sign-on Special! Only $5. Limited time. Earn $300 bonus. Call Terrie at 843-1285 or 584-8463. 2/11tfTC Experienced plumbers needed. Must have valid driver's license. If you're shovel shy, don't apply! Call 584-8603 to apply. 2120tfHS WANTED MAINTENANCE MAN Guarantee 40 hours with transportation furnished. Knowledge of painting, wood working, some electrical and plumbing. All aspects of property maintenance. Must have good driving record and references. Compensation based upon experience. 401K Plan, Paid Vacation, Health Insurance & Paid Sick Leave. We have a drug free work place and equal opportunity employer. Apply in person. Ware Oil & Supply Co., Inc. 2715 S. Byron Butler Parkway Perry, Florida 32348 HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Mechanic needed in lime rock mine. Must be experienced and dependable. Able to work on various types of mobile and plant equipment.. Pay based on experience. Full benefit package. Drug screen, background check and physical required. Apply in person to Martin Marietta Materials, 23 mi. W. of Perry, FL on Hwy. 98. Equal Opportunity Employer. 2/18-3/2MM Prestige -Home Center Chiefland The Only Factory Outlet on the West Coast NO "DOUBLE TALK" WITH OUR ADVERTISING-- NO GAMES WITH OUR PRICES! Any New Home Purchased from Prestige Homes Includes FREE Delivery Set-Up...PERIOD! | tt -. .RAND NEW~ Z ,- Choose from '-- 2 or 3 Bedroom ..2 Bath E eeds New Gov't. Standards I OO (6Delivered mo. & Set Up,) No.Down Paymnentor Landowners! 60 Other Homes to Choose From!) Eggs are Cheaper ,jn the Country, So are Prestige Homes! N. Hwy. 19, Chiefland 352-493-2492 Children's Advocate Part Time. Work with diverse population with understanding of issues surrounding Domestic Violence and needs of children. Bachelor's Degree or two years exp. working with children. Fax cover letter & resume to 850-413- 0395. Attn: Nancy. Refuge House is committed to respecting and valuing diversity. 2/23RH ATTENTION! Work from Home. $500-$4,500/month Part-timeor Full-time 1-888-223-0829 www.income386.com 2/23-2/25 Amec/Kamtech is currently seeking qualified millwrights for upcoming shutdowns. Call 850-948-2999, 9 a.m. 7 p.m. 2/16-2/25 AUCIO S FO RNTAUT MOILS A Ile 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 Do you have a caring heart for older Americans?? If yes, we have the place for youl Taylor County Senior, Services, Inc. is looking for a qualified Executive Director. You should have a 4 year degree or 5 years experience in a related field. A familiarity with grant writing would be a, lus; a proven track record'in planning, budgeting, implementation of program services and financial responsibility is a must along with maintaining positive employee relations. We need someone to share our core values like integrity, respect, responsibility, professionalism and teamwork, Preference will be given to local candidates and "time is of the essence." If interested, please mail resume to Taylor Senior Services, Inc., c/o Bill Craft, 580 Hwy. 27 East, Perry, FL 32347. 2/23-3/2SS- 23 People needed to lose 5-30 pounds this month! All Natural, 100% Guaranteed, 1-888-458-4157* www.health386.com 2/23-2/25 The City of Monticello is accepting applications for the position of Police Patrol Officer. This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma and Florida Police Standards. The successful candidate must live in Jefferson County or be willing to relocate. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated police skills, have some advanced education and some advanced police certification, such as Radar or Breathalyzer. The successful candidate must complete a Department field training program within the first month. The position requires a background check. Salary and benefit information available upon request. Submit application and resume to: City of Monticello, 245 S. Mulberry St., Monticello, FL 32344 by March 7, 2005. EOE/Drug-Free Workplace. 2/23-2/25MO Route, Position Commission Benefits Weekends Off Bassett's Dairy 584-5149 Marshall Health & Rehabilitation Center HEALTHCARE SERVICESo RNILPNI/CNA Hourly Home Health Peds/Adult/Geriatrics Hospital Assignments Tele/ICU/Med-Surg All Shifts!! Call Bert or Emily for Details!! (850) 422-1111 Adjunct instructors wanted. North Florida Community College, Madison, FL. English and Mathematics adjuncts require master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the appropriate subject .field. Developmental English and mathematics requires bachelor's degree'in math or English. Hours/days are flexible (no night courses); Courses conducted at correctional institutions in Hamiltoni, Jefferson; Lafayette, Madison, and Taylor counties. Background check and attendance of short orientation program by Dept. of Corrections will be required. Send resume and application, copies of transcripts, with cover letter to HR Dept., NFCC, 1000 Turner Davis Drive Madison, FL, 32340. Applications are available at www.nfcc.edu. Questions? Call 850-973- 1614. EOE 2/18-2/23NFCC Sea Hag Marina, a full-service marina located in Steinhatchee, Florida, is currently seeking to fill the following position: .tuq tore Clerk: Individual must be self motivated, possess excellent verbal, written and telephone skills. Must enjoy working with people and be dependable as well as punctual. Please apply in person at 322 Riverside Drive. No phone calls please. 8/27tfSH Badcock & More Set up and delivery. Must be 21 yrs, old. License required. Good driving record. No phone calls. Apply in person, 1003 S. Jefferson St. 1/21tfBC Florida Marine is currently seeking someone for fiberglass repair and boal building. Call 850-584-8105. ,:' 2/16-2/25 Tikki's Kid's Care is taking applications for employment. Please call 584-2916. 2/18-2/25 Fiberglass workers needed for Cross City airboat Freedomcraft: 352-498-0300. 2/16-2/25 Exp. Mason wanted. Work in Gainesville area. Call 352-376-5314, M-F, 8-5 p.m. 2/23-3/4 NURSES If you are interested in a great opportunity... 11-7 shift Full-Time or Part-Time PRN flex shift CALL TODAY! (850)997-1800 or apply in person, BRYNWOOD CENTER 1656 S. Jefferson St.. Monticello, FL 32344 ___ t 1I rli mII I I .* 1 .: . 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 County Wide Household trash collection, once a week, $20 a month. Call 584-8009 anytime, leave message. 2/23-3/30 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 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 TREE CAPITAL CLEANING 584-CLEAN (2532) Clay Swindle, L.L.C. Painter, Interior & Exterior, Framing. 18 yr. experience. Free est. Big or small. Call 850-223-1780 or 850-843-1941. If no answer, leave message. 10/27tfCS 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 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 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 B-5 The Taco Times February 23, 2005 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 A-2-Z Farm Services Harrowing, bush hog mowing, dirt leveling, rake work and lawn services. Call 584- 6737, leave message. 3/24AZ .NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY OF PERRY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA, SERVING ALSO AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Sections 163.3161 through 163-3215, Florida Statutes, and Ordinance No. 110, as amended, comments, objections, and recommendations regarding the following described proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Perry Land Development Regulations, hereinafter referred to as the City's Land Development Regulations, will be heard by the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Perry, Florida, serving also as the Local Planning Agency of the City of Perry, Florida, at a public hearing on Monday, .March 7, 2004, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the City Council Meeting Room In the City of Perry City Hall at 224 South Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida. Z-05-001, an application- by Ned P. Brafford and John H. Parker, Jr. to change the zoning classification from Residential, Single Family/Mobile Home (RSF/MH-2) to Commercial Neighborhood (CN) on the property described below: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: (Part of old railroad right-of-way) Commence at the NE corner of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, run N 17D 49M 48S E 532.12 ft.; thence N 19D 26M 42S E 134.48 ft. N 87D 33M 43S E 540.07 ft to right-of-way of Old Dixie Highway for Point of Beginning; thence S 87D 33M 43S W 152.04 ft. To W right-of- way old railroad right-of-way; thence N 31D 39M 35S W along right-of-way 592.24 ft. M/L to S right-of-way Church Street; thence N 51D 01M-54S E 108.63 ft. S 87D 52M 20S E 26.94 ft. To E right-of-way line; thence S 33D 58M 58S E to Point of Beginning. (Together with easements in O.R. 501-78). Also, Commence at the NE corner of NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, run W 224.52 ft.; thence S. at a 90D angle 516.78 ft. For Point of Beginning; thence S 170 ft. E 388.03 ft. To W right-of-way of railroad; thence N 31D 39M 35S W along right-of- way 199.72 ft.; thence W 283.20 ft. to F.:,;-ii .:,f F'.dinnin.._ _.i.3^_-i'h ;lb ADDRESS: Lot adjacent to 1421 Old Dixie Highway, and lot located North of 1421 Old Dixie'Highway, ; Perry, Florida.- . This public hearing may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the dates, times and places of any Continuation of the public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notices regarding this matter will be published, unless said, continuation exceeds six calendar weeks from the date of the above referenced public hearing. At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear to be ' heard with respect to the proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas of the City's Land Development Regulations. A copy of the proposed amendment is available for public inspection at the. Office of the Director of Development, located at the Perry City Hall, 224 South Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida, during regular business hours. * All persons are advised that If they decide to appeal any decision made at the above-referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the Testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is toabe based. ATTEST: William M. LaValle, Director of Development 2/23 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 prov ide a wi range of services and activities to. i 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 pro'isloni. of the services solicited with this RFP foar 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 oa jmoal 3Buine's Enrreprl:ie (SBE), Minority bu:ine.s Enreprig, s i ,(BE Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), Community-Based Organizations (CBO), and ldibor 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 Floor, 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: Friday, February 25, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Si.Eqgtern.'Time. Proposals Due: Tuesday, March 29,.2005 Action Regarding Funding: April 19, 2005 P-rba ,of Performance: July 1, 2005 - Juaj 30 2006 2' 2,', 2/23 Notice Is hereby given to Donlen Trust or : io,T,i irEu Labordtories. Unless o.3,,rrni ,: made on 2002 Pontiac :-r,.3 P.. VIN: 1G2WK52J42F265872. '.er.,:i will be' auctioned on the 11th ao', *:* March, 2005 @ 10 a.m. at Thomas .Chevrolet. 2/23,,;,,: -';:: . IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 04-814-CA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, RURAL HOIfSING SERVICE, USDA, f/k/a'FARMERS HO!E Mlir.loii0 ri:,IrJ F i, itll t Y. VICTORIA R. GRAHAM; ___ uJIl'IOVOU SPOUSE OF VICTORIA R. GPr' H A.1 EUGENE JONES; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS. GRANTEES, DEVISEES, .IIEtf)RS. iU:SIEES. AND CREDITORS OF tcltH' I. LEE HASH. DECEASED, AND PLL'~CL l.lTfifr PERSONS OR PARTIES, NATURAL OR CORPORATE, AND WHOSE EXACT.. LEGAL STATUS IS UNKNOWN, .CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR ,AGAINST DOROTHY LEE NASH, DECEASED, OR ANY OF'THE HEREIN NAMED OR DESCRIBED DEFENDANTS OR PARTIES 'OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY 'RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED; and all unknownn parties claiming by, -through, :under'6r against the herein named Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said unknown pane cl rra;:.o j irre: devisees, grantees, a'.slgree;. iileror: creditors, trustees, spouses, or other claimants; TENANT #1 ah'/br TENANT #2, the parties Intended t6. acCount for the person or persons in pbos6ssion. De iendon .riI E OF* oLE notice i: ereL., given that, pursuant to ihe Frai Judgment of Foreclosure dated Feoruarii 1. 2005 in this cause, I will-sell ir, proven siuaied in TAYLOR County, FIiftda described as: 1.OT' 6 OF BLOCK "B" OF EL RANCHO SUDIIVISION, AS PER MAP OR PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 122 OF THE PUBLIC "ECOiP'-j OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA. ,.k!a i:5 El Dorado St., Perry, FL 32348 at 'uJi"c .ole, to the highest and best ?idel Ior cash, West Side of the Taylor :orunly Courthouse 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., on March .22, 2005. Dated at Perry, Florida this 17th day of February, 2005. 4nr.ne Mae Murphy Clerk of the Circuit Court l.y .lani LaValle irep u'r, lk :rlno l.a Ifl gou are a peiso.r with a disability and yod'need any accommodation in order t,;participate in this proceeding you are eritrlea at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please cntaioc: nnie Mae Murphy, Clerk of the Coun or P 0. Box 620, Perry, FL 32348, telephone (850) 838-3506 within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice. If you are hearing or voice impaired called 1-800-955-8771. 2/23, 3/2 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL, CIRCUIT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUl ir, FLORIDA Ca:e lo 04-641-CA WARRIOR CREEK DEVELOPMENT, INC., a Florida corporation. Plaintiff, j PEDrCi.10 CUMMINGS, an Individual"' Deiendoan NOTICE OF ACTION 10 J, Redmon Cummings 1888' U S Hign jav 19South Salem Florida 32351, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to. foreclose a mortgage on the following. .property in Taylor County, Florida: hal pari of Northeast 1/4 of Northwest S1/4 lying South of Spring Warrior Creek le-s and excepting one acre tract escrilbed as beginning at a point where the East bank of Spring Warrior Creek intersects the West boundary line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31. township 6 South, Range 7 Tad.; and from said point running South I 15' leer thence East 210 feet, thence orinn i57. 4 feet. to the South bank of Spring Warrior Creek, then run Approximately North 62 degrees West along, me bank of said creek 210 feet, rnehce run aloproaimately South 17 agrees West along Ine East boundary line ol saod creek one hundred feet to the point of beginning; and also less and ,: except ao one acre tract described as begin dt the Southeast corner of the 'I:.-in atr I /-1 of Northwest 1/4 of Section I Icwnship 6 South, Range 7 East, thence run West 255 feet, thence North 11.-feet to the South Bank of Spring, Warrior Creek, thence. Northeasterly along said -creek bank to the East boundary line of said forty, thence South along the East boundary line of said forty 230 feBt to the point of beginning being i-ir section 31, Township 6 South, Range 7 SEast... ... S.,urneotl 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; East' 172. ol the Southwest 1/4 of the ndrfriwe.s 1/4less two and one half ocies in ihe fjonnwe.t corner; North 1/2 -of the riortneasr 14 of the Southwest 1/4i South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the SoUh-iwest 1/4 ana East 1/2 of the S6o. 'wes i/4 of nme Southeast 1/4, .Sec'ion 3i. rownsnlp 6 South, Range 7 .hs .been filed against you and you are reaulrea to serve a copy of your written ^Gfen.es. f any r.:, it on RIcardo A. Roiga. tlhe plaintiff s atorne.,'. whose address.is 41323 Ilonh Armenia Avenue, Suite 400, Trirnpo. Florida 33607, on pr before Maron 18ln 2005 and file the original .lith the clerk of mis court either before service on the Dlaintiff's attorney or *Ilrn"ediarelv thereafter, otherwise a defldult will oe entered against you for the relief aemonaea in the complaint or petition DATED on February 15 2005. Annle Mae r.lurlpnv As Clerk of me Coun By Marti LaValle As Pepurv Clerk 2/23 3/2 Classifieds work... S. Give it a try! , onor roll announced TCHS Continued from page B-1 10th Grade Sabrina' Alexander, Josiah Anderson, April Arnole, Zachary Bradshaw, Jarrett Broughton, Jennifer Cantrell, Gerald Commander, Adam Cook, Casey Cooper, Erica' Davis, Eric Ebellink, Hannah French, Brooke Granthum, Raul Guzman, Megan Hotchkiss, Jarvis Howell, Gregory Johnson, Stephen Kramer, Seth Mardis, Bryttany Martin, Andrew Mock, Charles Morgan, Cierra Sparrow, Michael Tedder, Amanda Thomas, Joshua Wallis and Jessica Weatherly. 11th Grade Shane Bailey, Benjamin Batten, Zachary Bowden, Elizabeth Brown, Patrice Brown, Heather Cartright, Valshantaya Cook, John Crowley, John Cruce, .Rosa Davis, Jenna Dice, Sonya Dowdell, Keri FarneJl, Leslie Ferrer, C'Mone Gillyard, Sierra Gray, Wallace Holmes, Thomas Hooper, Ta'Sheika Jackson, Thomas Joiner, Rebecca Kelly, Jamie Kendall, Stormie Knight, Whitney Lawson, Gerard Massey, Erica McNeal, Edward Kane Miguel, Jennifer Padgett, Stephanie Punda, Cianna Reaves, Rebecca Rowland, Amanda Rufo, Jennifer Ryan, Chanda Warf, Marsha Weekley, Sherrick Williams and Ricky Wilson. 12th Grade Kandra Bell, Kasey Cannon, Michael Crews, Jessica Cruce, Kasie Cruce, Quantasha Davis, Brian Demps, Sherra Edwards, Billy Ernst, Lauren Everett, Brittany Ferguson, Veronica Fillmore, Brant Freeman, Amber Garrett, Derrick Harmon, Gabriel Hawkins, Jessica Hawkins, Stephen Herr, Edie Hotchkiss, William Houck, Margaret Karns, Lacey Lundy, Jessica Manning, Kayleen Marshall, Shelly Mash, Heather Massey, Tamisha Miller, Letters to the Editor Writer applauds people who are 'honest, caring' Dear Editor: arrangements for another auto I am writing this letter to the shop to give him another community of Perry to let them estimate. After driving my know I feel blessed to live in father's car, we were told that there Taylor County and to know that was just a minor problem with the there are still some honest people car and he could fix it at a living and working here. reasonable price that my father, My 79-year-old father had who lives on Social Security, mechanical problems with his car could afford to.pay. so he took it to an automotive This episode made me think that shop and got an estimate and there really are mechanics in the explanation of what was wrong world that are very honest people. with the car. The estimate was There is still someone out there in very high as the mechanic stated Perry who is honest and cares that there were multiple things enough about people not to rip that needed to be fixed. When my them off. It really touches you to father came home and explained to know Perry is still a down home me the estimate and what it was town with caring, honest people. Sfor, I fel" hhat nmy fattierlwas beirig Thafiks' or reading, taken advantage of and made Betty Blaske Rotary is 100 today SERVICE Continued from page B-3 they are there because they care about our home and our children and our families. Someone once said, "There's no.limit to the good a man can do if he doesn't care who gets the credit." That is the, way we pursue our community projects at Rotary. This is one of the only times you'll hear us toot our own horn. Why? It's our birthday! Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, celebrates the 100th Year of Rotary International and we are proud of this accomplishment. We are proud to establish clean drinking water wells and irrigation systems in Third World countries. We are proud to give students the chance to experience a school semester or two in another country while being hosted by a Rotary family. And we're glad to host children from other countries in return. We're proud of our Centennial Project we have undertaken that will provide a cover and roof over the bandstage at Forest Capital Park. We're proud of the opportunities we've given local students to attend college when many of them wouldn't have been able to do so without our support. We're proud of the dinners we prepare and serve every year to disabled children at our Rotary Youth Camp. We're proud of .Perry and Taylor County and the people who live here. We want to thank all of you who have contributed in one way or another to one of more of Rotary's causes throughout the years. You enable us to do the things we do. If you are former member and have fallen out over time, come on home, you're still family. If you've never visited us at Rotary and want to know what all the fuss is about, we meet every Tuesday at noon a Joyce's Downtown Cafe. You can come as my guest. You make a living out of what you get, you make a life out of what you give. We are proud to be Rotarians, and I am proud and honored to be the President of the Perry Rotary Club. Paul Harris, you had no idea. Cline Moore, Perry Rotary Club President Citizens needs 'full disclosure' QUIET Continued from page B-3 complete this park, when we originally only needed $150,000, I feel something is drastically wrong. When we acquired the lot on Jefferson Street, we were dealing with Georgia Marble in Tate, Ga., and were quoted $26,800 for six large monuments to represent the wars, and approximately $20,000 for the wall. Surely the flag poles, benches, sidewalks, plumbing, electricity, fountain, etc. can't cost $703,200. If my math is correct, the last I remember was that we had raised about $65,000 in which most of that was contributed to the blocks that individuals had purchased; then the city and county each gave $200,000 which totals out to $465, 000. Where are we going to get the remaining $285,000? I feel the citizens of Perry and Taylor County are entitled to a full disclosure of the cost of this park, especially since we don't have enough money to fund our other recreational parks, etc., A copy of this letter has been passed- to my city council member. Sincerely yours, Bruce R. Foster Soccer 'overlooked' FORWARD Continued from page B-3 no lights. With the complex that is finally permitted and the designs finalized, the complex could be underway soon: I am ready for .the county commissioners to move forward. I hope nothing or no one can oppose this idea. Soccer has been over-looked for a long time, but with an increase in school participation along with increasing numbers in recreational soccer, now is the time to move forward. Soccer Mom, Concerned Citizen, Kay Parker Tiffany Mitchell, Carol Morris, Mallory Nettles, Demetris Pigford, Adam Pridgeon, Krystle Pridgeon, Christopher Ricketson, Hollie Rowell, Samantha Sands, Ciara Sparrow, Billy Spears, Keith Stewart, Ragan Sweet, Mandy Ttiten, Matthew Tuten, Bryan Tyler, Ila Vann, Ricky Wagner, Houston Whitifeld, Anastasia Wiggins and Jessica Williams. 4.0 Honor Roll 9th Grade William Bassett, Bonnie Batson, Katie Cooper, Kellie Cruce, Patrick Drawdy, Emily Ensley, Byron Hayes, Logan Houck, Curtis Murray, Megan Perry, Amanda Portwood, Caleb, Reaves, Katherine Smith, Kelli Thomas, Kendall Thompson and Rebecca Thompson. 10th Grade Amy Brett, Thomas Gober, Rachel Heartsfield, Dale Krejcar, Timothy Machula, Jacob Meacham, Ashley Soroka, Andrew Turner, Laura VanBlaricum an. Tedrick White. 11th Grade Shalai Anderson, Jonathan- Baker, Allison Bassett, William: Bourland, Ashley Carroll, Rosa Colon, Devyn Dubose, Kathryn Jenkins, Shauna Kapperman, Alexander Kramer, Sean Padgett, Toney Powell, Jennifer Reams, Courtney Speas, Jessica Stanton, Krystle Towles, William Wigglesworth and Natalie York. 1,2th Grade Samuel Archer, Ashley Blue, Janay Flowers, John Hart, Joey Jarvis, Brittiany Newton, Chelsea Parker, Emerald Perryman, Katherine Powers, Rebecca Reams, Christina Reaves, Patrick Sheffield, Kevin Smith, Chastity Taylor, Rebecca Wheeler, Matthew York and Anton Zuyev. SiX YT/sR d 3g 3 Sto find services... in the Commercial Connection - ~ to locate . real estate... in the Classifieds ~ to find gift ideas... for special occasions ~ to learn schedules... of area colleges .'~. 1.2: -------: ------;~;5s~ rq - -'- - *-- 2 -.. .- -- *--.-- * ,,r,+ ,-- __.= _ ~to wish friends... a happy birthday or anniversary ~ to view the automobile market... new and used buys in the area ~ to find a place... to buy new boots. 1, 1 : NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP .. p *Ja. p -p 3 0S &E i L SERVICE B-6 The Taco Times February 23, 2005 U CELEBRATE |R 0 TA RY ,l Perry Rotary C 47 . Rotary: ,'ACentury of Service" The world's first se;rice club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, Illinois, USA, was fqrmed on Feb. 23, 1905 by Paul P. Harris,an attorney who wished:to recapture in a professional club the same friendly spirit he hadi.felt in the small towns of his.youth.. ' ,.. , , , The name 'Rotary" derived from the early practiceof rotating meetings among members' offices. Rotary's popularity preadJ~roughout tle.United States in the decade that followed; clubs were chartered frorriSan Franicsco'td New York. By 1921 ,.Rotary clubs had been formed on six continents( and the organizati adoptethe eRotarV Internationala year later. '-.: -; i.i " The organization's dediation to this ideal is best expressed ifiits principal motto: "Service Above Self." Rotary also later embraced a-code of ethics, called The 4-Way. Test, that has been translated into. hundreds of languages .' : An endowment fund, setup by Rotariansih i.1917' for do ing good in the'dworld," became a not-for-profit corporation known as;The Rotary Foundation ii 1928.- Today, contributions to The Rotary Foundation total more' thar$8Q million annually and support a wide range of humanitarian grants aid.educationaL programs that enable Rotarians to bring hope and promote- international. hderstandingthroughout the world. In 1985, Rotary made.a historic commitment to immunize all 'f the world's children against polio. Rotary is the largest private-sector contributor to the global polio eradication campaign and have immunizedmore than one billion children worldwide . Today 1.2 million Rotarians belong to some 31,000 Rotar6y clubs in 166 countries,. Perry Rotary History In early 1923, Live Oak businessman Sid Hinley visited with Luther Cox and Joe Swanson in Perry. During the visit, Hinley discussed a new club in Live Oak. Cox and Swanson became interested and agreed that Perry needed such a club. Together, the three men set out to organize the Perry Rotary Club and the success of their venture can be told by today's growing and dynamic, organization. The Rotary Club of Perry, Florida was admitted to membership in Rotary International on May 11, 1923. The sponsoring club was Live Oak, Florida and the District 694 Governor at that time was Porter C. Pierpont. The formal installation of the Club was held at the old Hampton Springs Hotel. The charter application was signed by 16 members. T. Joseph Swanson was the charter President and R. Linton Thompson was the Secretary. Other officers included James C. O'Rourke as Vice-President and W. Fount Kelly as Treasurer. Those who signed the charter application in addition to those) names above were: Member Clifford L. Cone Luther Cox J. Clement Ellis Homer L. Hays Charles M. Jones Thomas N. Jones C. Frank Jones W. Fount Kelly A. Clifford Kerby Charles W. Mathinson James C. O'Rourke John H. Parker William S. Rose T. Joseph Swanson R. Linton Thomas Classification (occupation) unknown telephone company medical doctor hardwood milling school administration haberdashery furiiitUre dealer store manager wholesale grocery minister lumber mill auto dealer cypress mill attorney newspaper editor Early members of the Perry Rotary Club are pictured above in this 1927 photograph taken following a luncheon meeting. 2005 Perry Roger Brooks John Ching Shelton Davis** Elouise Gardiner Johnny Hankerson Garrett Jackson Lauren Lilliott Scott Mixon Robert Kellow' Ken Olsen* John H. Parker, Jr. Aaron Portwood Don Rock Mike Smith Steve Tullos Rotary Club Membership Jack Brown Diane Ching Bishop Clark Robert S. Daniel" John W. Dickert Richard Frith Daryll Gunter Ken Hale Randy Herndon* Andy Jackson* Tom Jackson* Garett Knight Rev. Dr. Linda Lowry Mike McKinney** Cline Moore Grady Moore** Dr. Miles Nelson Deidra Newman Chris Olson Greg Parker** Terri Parsons Victor Patel* Pam Rigoni-Parker Alan Roberts Dan Simmons* Bob E. Sites** Leslie Swann Dawn Taylor Fred Turner, Jr.. Mike Walby** *Paul Harris Sustaining Member ** Paul Harris Fellow Perry Rotary Projects The Perry Rotary Club supports many local agencies and individuals, as well as national and worldwide. projects, Just a few of the efforts undertaken and funded by Rotary include: ~ Relay for Life ~ TCHS Rotary Scholarships ~ Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Boys and Girls Club of Perry United Way Taylor Education Foundation Polio Plus ~ March of Dimes Rotary Camp for Disabled Children Cities BnkofPerySmth Sit adSoo6.atony n aylGne Buckeye S ComniyFeealCedtUno Ge areatny Wates adCmay conat TreCaia Cei UinUnite WedingEar Swan IsurncS Cmpn Jacksn FuritureYarbrugh Tre Copany ichae Lynn Inc. Robets Lmbe ComanyDr. hali Afh M& TiberInc Caitl it BnkWao oo Sors imeran Fr lub |