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Midweek Edition July 6, 2005 ,. t'eeCata of the South 2 Sections Our 44th Year, No. 27 : News Forum , Jefferson Co. assumes management Power shift at senior center Jefferso County Senior Services (JCSS), as of July 1, is now in control of senior services in Taylor County.. News of the power switch came during a joint meeting between the county commissioners and the Taylor County Senior Services (TCSS) board of directors last Thursday. Scallopers flock to Taylor coast Jam-packed beaches and boat ramps were reported for Taylor's Gulf coast this past 4th of July holiday weekend. Keaton Beach Marina reported that some 190 boats were launched from its boat ramp Friday and Saturday. A "jam-packed" crowd enjoyed the fireworks show Sunday night, with some boaters in the Grassy island area getting stuck with a low tide. "Many had to stay out and wait for the water to come back in," Keaton Beach Marina's Tracie Singletary said. She also noted that the numbers. remained strong for the opening week of scallop season. Saving babies, together Team captains are invited to a kick- off luncheon for WalkAmerica 2005 planned Monday, July 18, at Joyce's Main Street Cafe. The event is sponsored in part by the cafe and Buckeye Community Federal Credit Union and will begin at noon. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Wednesday, July 13, to the March of Dimes office at (850) 422-3152. The March of Dimes WalkAmerica 2005 will be held Saturday, Sept. 24. Dinner benefits Taylor Elite Taylor Elite Cheerleaders will host a fund-raising chicken dinner sale Thursday, July 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Buckeye Community Federal Credit Union (1825 South Jefferson Street). Dinners will cost $6 each and will include chicken, beans, slaw, bread and dessert. Early Learning Coalition meets Thursday The Taylor County Early Learning/School Readiness Coalition will meet Thursday, July 7, at noon, in the coalition office. The office is located in the Alton H. Wentworth Administrative Complex (318 North Clark Street). Festival organizers gather today The Florida Forest Festival Board of Directors will meet today (Wednesday) at 3:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend; the meeting will be held at the Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce Index Editorial...page A-2 Living...page A-3 Sportrs...page A-4 Religion...page A,-5 Cornmunity....page 5-1 Classifieds ...page B-2 Diane Ching, TCSS board member and secretary, told the commission that due to financial solvency issues, the directors decided they would be unable to offer services and continue to survive as an organization. The problems with TCSS came to the forefront at the commission's June 6 meeting, when Executive .As of July 1, senior services in Taylor County are now being overseen by Jefferson County Senior Services. Representatives with the Area Agency on Aging say there should be no disruption in services for Taylor seniors. Director Barbara Bratcher asked the commission to release $12,500 in back payments. The funds had been held back when a 2004 audit was not submitted to the commission for review. The commission voted to release the 'funds to TCSS on the stipulation that County. Administrator Buddy Humphries and Malcolm Page be added to the TCSS board. On June 16, Page and Rhonda Smith, representing Humphries, went to a TCSS board meeting. According to Page, during the meeting he asked several questions, after which, "I was told I didn't have any business asking questions." At the end of the meeting, Page said, all non-voting members present were asked to leave the room so a decision could be made regarding the county's proposal. The TCSS board, according to. Bratcher, then voted against accepting Page or Humphries. Humphries was then told to take back the check, which he did the following day. At the June 20 commission meeting, Area Agency on Aging representative Janice Wise addressed the board saying that without the $12,500 TCSS would not have the funds to meet the match agreements required to receive some $400,000 in state and federal funding. Wise also said that 2005-06 funds would not arrive locally until. mid-August and that county funds would only last until mid-July. This, led. the board to call for the joint meeting last Thursday to decide the future of senior services in the county. ' At Thursday's meeting, Ching Man. 24. dies in accident A former resident of Perry was killed Friday evening during a hean\ equipment accident off Highway 98 West. According to medical personnel "ith Doctors' Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services. Christopher (Chris) Paul Sisk. 24. "as struck in the face by a Reese hitch during an attempt to dislodge a front-end loader from the mud, using a pick-up truck. Sisk %as assisting his father and , wo other men at the clearing site. DMH transport helicopter AirMedic One was called to the area and landed in a clearing just north of Cabbage Grove Road. Sisk was treated at the scene by Paramedic Laur\a Guy and EMT Kelly Simmons, then flown to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. began by reading a prepared statement from the TCSS board of directors. "We come to you eagerly, openly and honestly with our hands Outstretched to you in friendship and partnership for a common cause," she said. "Our board believes that we all share that common goal. We are committed to care for and support all residents of Taylor County, aged 60 and over, and to provide the services they need to remain independent in their own homes. "Our hope is that today's dialogue will create A new partnership with you to achieve these goals. To begin this process, the Taylor County Senior Services board of directors offers our sincerest apologies to Commissioner Malcolm Page, Taylor County Social Services Technician Rhonda Smith, County Administrator Buddy Humphries and the other commissioners. We deeply regret previous actions and communications with our board that have offended Mr. Page and Ms. Smith. It was not our intent to do so and we ask your forgiveness and understanding during these. difficult times for our organization and the senior services center. "In the hope that you will agree to join us, the Taylor County Senior Services board of directors unanimously voted to appoint Mr. Malcolm Page and Mr. Buddy Humphries to our board on June., 22, 2005; We are authorized to extend you an invitation to join us immediately and we hope that you, will accept our invitation," Ching said. "Thank you for your apology, but it wasn't necessary," Page said. "It was to us," said Ching. Page said he would consider the offer, but "first I need to hear from the Area Agency on what the plans are and see more about what's going to happen." After passing the commissioners.- a copy of an updated financial., statement for the organization, Ching said, "As a result of a: -, Please see page 6 .. . .. .s... water teens ll AT ash - jii~ne vwee after turning 15 years' old, a Clearwater teen was ii a'nd i' night -itiday after he ran" borrowed four-wheeler S...' ble ,l .was stretchedlcross the road in Steinhatchee, i l oat ....and face , A" .r ti'ff6rpo'filed by Taylor Co&ilty Sheriffs OfficeSgt. . i,'i/ e terierf idPntifled as Enati.el].W ngfti, ier Biiket, ,ed's. .with seveal' o. 'ergf wallet thio; mcident. 'cci~ e^ '. 'I~i: """ ';'' ..' tl. .- .*^ ,. 1 y: .. -;'* at cene sid when Barker-hit. the cable, "h did a :, ar cab kocke'd: his 'hemet off his head, using him 'h he s e.bi.ng tessid e ty rolled Barker over to'bheck for an g ap puls..Wheo. e.' foioiiind-hone, the'*man stated - &It laadd4e Is ..d onvd itve, w,- Shroat g the caie." .' And t.ira ptrt ed tto D doctors' SEen^tiediol S eces.,pceinner, elly SiBush, p eic ctos csed working 4 "i(At./epeif.o ,, rmed A." th gW -. .... Coker: 'Insurgency continues to fester : Editor's Note: Hometown hero Maj.. Kirk Coker, the son of Elmer and Pat Coker, is currently serving overseas in Iraq. Prompted by a fellow Marine's own letter posted to his hometown newspaper, Coker first penned an open letter to Taylor County detailing life on the front linesof freedom back in April. This week, we present a second letter, dated July 2, 2005. Coker attended Taylor County High School ahd. Florida State University, 'graduating in 1981 and 1986, respectively. He and his wife, Shannon, have three children; McKenna, 12, Tyler; 5, and Ireland, 3. He has served in the.-U.S. Marine Corps for 16 years, currently based out of Camp LeJune, N.C. ' . Hello Perry and Ta lor Count: Itt has been approximately three months since' I last wrote, the following is an update. You will recall that I am an officer with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Staff now back in Camp Fallujah. I have since changed duties and am now working directly with the Combined Iraqi- Coalitionc Headquarters in Baghdad facilitating the deployment of Iraqi Security Forces (ISF army, police and border guards)' to al Anbar Province. Principle cities in al Anbar being Fallujah, Habbaniyah, Ramadi, Haditha and the border town of al Qaim. All of these cities lie in the Euphrates River valley as it runs northwest to southeast through the heart of Iraq. Since 4 last wrote, we have .introduced four battalions, roughly 3,100. Iraqi soldiers, into Fallujah 'and Ramadi. We will deploy more in the coming months further west to the Syrian border. We have deployed two battalions of para- military police, one in Ramadi and one in Fallujah. Each of these battalions has roughly 600 men. These para-military units have replaced U.S. .Marine and U.S. ;Army personnel guarding entry control points into the cities and continue to conduct integrated patrols with IJ.S. Marines and U.S. Army soldiers. One of our tactics is to search all vehicles, incoming and outgoing, from the cities to disrupt the insurgents means' of re- supply with weapons, personnel arid most importantly, vehicles that are rigged for use as homicidal- vehicle bombs. It has been a challenge integrating the Iraqis into our operations and tactics. They are poorly trained, if trained at all, in basic military skills such as order and discipline. Our plan, which has been well-publicized by the media, is to "partner" a U.S. Marine or .U.S. Army unit with a like Iraqi unit in planning, coordinating and executing counter-insurgency operations. This has been a slow Taylor County native Major Kirk Coker is pictured at the Syrian border. He is currently serving overseas in Iraq. process and because we have had to continue to conduct offensive - operations to gain or maintain a secure environment, training the Iraqis and making available U.S. military personnel to conduct the training is particularly challenging here in al Anbar. Of the Iraqis I have met, and worked with to some degree, they are eager to learn and want to be successful in spite of the fear of terrorists threatening their lives and even their families. Coalition Forces continue to make progress across Iraq integrating Iraqi Security Forces and gradually handing over "battlespace" (geographical areas of responsibility for stabilization and security operations) to the Iraqis. As I have said before, and what you see or read in the news, where we are in al Anbar, is where the insurgency continues to fester as we get our arms around it. The Marines "battlespace" is the largest area of responsibility in Iraq, and we have the fewest number of troops, armored vehicles, tanks and aircraft. Please do not fret over this, it has been this way for the Marines for 229 years now; and I am not sure how we would handle having overwhelming forces and equipment. We have improved living conditions considerably. Here: aboard Camp Fallujah I have since; moved into a larger aluminum modular building for my sleeping. quarters. Oddly enough, my:: Please'see page 6 Ta. Sk CO Editorial A-2 Taco Times July 6, 2005 Letters seek more details on proposed power plant Dear Editor: . I found the recent article, "Power Plant Details Given," (Perry News-Herald, June 24-25) informative. -However, I am not convinced that Taylor County needs such a facility. While Mr. Mike Lawson, project manager for the power company, said "we're much cleaner than the older plants," he did not say that this proposed plant would use the latest and cleanest coal technology available at this time. Mr. Lawson made it clear that his company is exempt from paying property and sales taxes in Taylor County. He also said that our county will not receive any electricity from this plant. Mr. Lawson said that, in Jacksonville, their company has "pipes in, the roadways and transmission lines everywhere." Surely, with plans for this proposed plant to pipe electricity to several cities, our county will be criss- crossed with these high-voltage power lines. Will the power company which Mr. Lawson says is "connected to municipalities" use eminent domain to secure Taylor County landowners' property for these many miles of power lines? There have been concerns in the past that these types of high voltage power lines could possibly cause childhood leukemia and other cancers. Cancer clusters have been known to have occurred near such lines. There was no mention in the article of the millions of gallons of water per day that this proposed plant would use or what impact it could have on our aquifer. In addition to 10 trucks per day hauling limerock, there will be. a train with.100 open cars per day carrying coal through our area. This will be another negative impact of the proposed plant. With a train that is over 5,000 feet long, it sounds like there would be a lot of long waits at the crossings! Such a facility would. affect every resident in this county and adjacent counties. Not only for today or tomorrow, but forever. Sincerely, Doris Basnar Kelynack Letters to the Editor County is not a 'dumping ground' -iDear Editor: Re: "Believe nothing without confirmation," June 29, 2005 Taco Times., Mr. Ray Evens. this is very true. It is a medical fact, confirmed by some of the best lung specialists in the land: coal-burning plants produce highly toxic wastes and* health hazards. No one mentioned it when we were fed the "good news" that we may get good, jobs in Taylor County. We only saw the beauty of Good jobs. That may or may not be. We were in the "running." My comment was to "rope 'em in." Noiw it doesn't smell much like "bacon and eggs" to me. It smells like a medical disaster. , Call me an "activist," I don't care. I fight for what is right, many causes over the years. Whatever I am, I am not an "extremist" out to harm anyone. So, hold your fire! What is amazing to me is the number of people who allow themselves to be "walked on." You do have one thing right. We want no industry here which will cause more pollution. We have too much already. We are not a "dumping ground." As for lumbering, my ancestors were in lumbering and turpentine in the Jacksonville area long before pollution became a problem. I heard nothing of chemicals being used. Other than that, I am also a retired nurse and care-giver sine S1986. even if'" ha l.e not heard every medical report. There are many with respiratory ailments already. I am 81 years old with chronic bronchitis. A neighbor friend is on oxygen. You know something else, I've never seen a town with so many "widows." You tell me about pollution? I'll tell you this. It can shorten lives and make you miserable, cause much damage to the old and young. SWe have many problems to, solve--not just missiles. No we don't need any more. pollution, pipelines to the' Gulf or off-shore drilling. Be aware: they are not to use us as a dumping ground. Sincerely, Elizabeth Sadler Former AMVETS commander says 'goodbye' Dear Editor: As I depart, from the City of Perry and Taylor County, I would like to say goodbye to my friends with the following poem, and hope they will think of me when reading it. My Perry Now I leave...our lives divide, Mixed emotions I feel inside.. I'll cherish the times we laughed and smiled, 'll distinctly remember the little trials. Memories are always highly assessed, Precious memories of you--I am blessed. 9U All-Stars give thanks Dear Editor: j The Perry 9U All-Star baseball team would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous contributions toward our recent trip to Jacksonville to compete in. the 2005 Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken -Baseball State championship. The opportunity to play for a state championship is one the players will remember for a long time to come. The support of our Local merchants and businesses is :greatly appreciated. A special thanks to: Thomas Chevrolet, South House Home Taco Furnishings, Timberland Ford, Mauldin's Collision Clinic..Inc., Shady Grove Grocery, Perry. Optimist Club, Citizens Bank of Perry, Nelda Parker, Frank Russell, Smith Smith & Moore Attorneys at Law, Robert Stringer. AFLAC, Glenn Padgett/Padgett Lawn Care, Fru-Con, Construction Corp., Charles McClellan/McClellan Shell, Daryll Gunter and Murphy Investment Management Company. Thank you, .Coaches Joe Rodgers, Mark Wentworth, Mark Pelt and the. 9U Perry All Stars / ~. I times 1* Wednesday, July 6, 2005 123 S. Jefferson Street Perry, Florida P.O. Box 888 (850) 584-5513 DONALD D. LINCOLN Publisher DEBBIE CARLTON SUSAN H. LINCOLN Business Manager Managing Editor ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI BETH MANN Staff Writer Advertising Director CHARLES R. SADLER CAROLYN DuBOSE Staff Writer Promotional Advertising MARK VIOLA MELISSA FARRILL Staff Writer Classified Advertising The Taco Times (ISSN 07470967) is published each Wednesday by Perry News- papers, Inc., 123 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347 Subscriptions are $35.00 per year or $49.00 out of county. Periodicals postage paid at Perry, Flonda 32348. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the TACO TIMES, P.O Box 888, Perry, FL 32348. The Taco Times welcomes Letters to the Editor reflecting responsible opinions and views on the news. Please submit letters by Monday at 5 p.m. The Taco Times reserves the right to refuse publication of letters which are libelous or irre- sponsible. Name may be withheld if circumstances so require, but all letters sub- mitted should be signed by the writer and accompanied by a phone number for verification. We look forward to hearing from you! Our address is Perry, Newspapers, Inc., PO. Box 888, Perry, Florida 32348. e-mail: perrynews@perry.gulfnet com Member Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. ' ^ ... .... ....., .. -" Happiness is what I needed so much.. A deep feeling of love and trust. Richer am I to have been here with you, I'd like to believe you feel this way too. If a times when you're all alone, Please think of me here at home, My thoughts I'm.sure will be here with you. Recalling the things tried to do. Neither in love, no commitments made, Could it be said that we were both afraid? For a, time in my heart you will remain, I'll manage to smile when I hear your name. Though tears ofjoy may stain my face, ' As I remember time and place. No matter how much it saddens me, ,, :' : I must leave in order to be free, Unknown to us if we shall meet -again, Let's not say goodbye Perry..let's say, till then. : r .: s a Yours truly. Bruce R. Foster Charter member and former commander of AMVETS Post 20 Foundation looking for host families Dear Editor: The Foundation for Academic Cultural Exchange is a non-profit, international exchange student program. We are in the process of recruiting host families who would be willing to host a high school exchange student for an academic school year. All students are high school boys and girls from 15-18 years of age, have their own.spending money and are fully insured. Host families provide a loving and supportive environment, room and board. If you would like. further information or just have a question, please call The' Foundation for Academic Cultural Exchange at 1-800-527-2664. Thank you for your support." Beverly Moss Program Director 5, 9 I , I -t Midweek Muddle It Doesn't Matter By SUSAN H. LINCOLN When our humble boat accelerates to our beach neighborhoods for a two- through the Dekle Beach Canal and month season. enters the panoramic Gulf of Mexico, "Divers down" flags flew alongside the which surrounds its visitorss with blue American Stars and Stripes, as people sky and bright sun, I am instantly celebrated their American freedom in a positioned at a place I now call, It place where the pursuit of happiness is :Doesn't Matter. attainable. For at that place and for that period of The experts among us, however, time, It Doesn't Matter. admitted that we should have been The routine involved with getting to there on opening day. The number of ,the beach (putting 'gas. in the boat, boats and the number of scallops were checking the trailer, loading the ice astounding, they said. "It's been picked chest, packing beach towels and, over now," said one. sunscreen, securing the house, feeding This man, who--as the father of four the dog, locating the children near and girls--surrounds himself with women at afar) is tiring to be sure. all times, had 20 scallops in his bag. There are moments in the Nothing short of a Loaves and Fishes preparations when the husband would miracle was going to turn that number just as soon leave the vessel parked, of mollusks into dinner for his crew. So and moments when I might be inclined he gave them to us. tto agree. "Hey, not bad," we said, taking his bag SBut then we find our way through that and bidding him farewell. Scandal to the great swimming hole of the Two young divers on our boat brought Southern U.S.A., and we are new people. in their bounty of 10, 20, then 30, SIt Doesn't Matter. before declaring: "There aren't anymore i "Have you found any scallops?" we out there." asked a friend sauntering near the boat A father disagreed and went on his ramp on the Fourth of July. own. He picked up another 15 and "Yeah, a few," he said, "but I didn't feel added them to our war chest. "I've got like picking them up." He didn't laugh, plenty of my own already cleaned," he but the husband and I couldn't help it. said, having been at Keaton Beach since He had been too long at It Doesn't Friday. "Any I pick up today, will be Matter. yours." "I figured we'd go up here to the We encouraged him mightily; handed restaurant where they've cleaned them him a piece of fried chicken, and wished and cooked them, and we'd eat scallops him well. Should we worry about using --without the work." our friends? Remember: It Doesn't This very wise man grabbed his Matter. fishing pole and headed toward It By the end of the day, we didn't have Doesn't Matter again. enough scallops to open a restaurant I know I could be him. If I lived on the and feed our friends who didn't feel like Gulf of Mexico, I'd gain 40 pounds and picking them up, but we surely had lose all contact with the present world. plenty for our family of four--served I think I'd just sit at the window and with homemade bread, fresh vegetables watch the water, and watermelon. Truly, I need to stay in town--far away I may never see the Taj Mahal or the from At Doesn't Matter, before nothing other remarkable wonders of this world, matters. but I maintain that the wide open Gulf We were directed to the region others of Mexico has powers of healing and call Piney Point; and we weren't the first restoration that man-made buildings to think of it. There, legions of boats of don't possess. And every now and then, all colors, sizes and trademarks, when you feel like your world is wound gathered in covered wagon style, to tightly around those- things which capture those illustrious bi-valves we scream your name in the middle of the call scallops--the very delicacies which night, you need to find your way to a bring people from all over the country place where It Doesn't Matter. * I I I I MMMEMd ! I j i I; .j A Living A-3The Taco Times July 6,2005 1".- ,, a^ <*/ ;* 9 Dr. and Mrs. Ben Whitfield Three families schedule reunions this weekend Johnson The Wash Johnson Family Reunion will be held July 9 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Perry Woman's Club. All, friends and family members are invited to come for a covered dish lunch. Paper products will be furnished. The Ezell Family Reunion will be held Saturday, July 9, at the Day Community Center beginning at 10'a.m. Everyone is encouraged to bring a basket lunch and to join the family for fellowship. For details, please call 386-294-2080 or 386-294-1168. Iage The family of George W. Page will hold a family reunion on Sunday, July 10, at the Shrine Club on Courtney Road. All family membersland friends are invited; please bring a covered dish for lunch at 1 p.m For additional in formation.'call 584-4635 Nominations sought for 'Woman of Year' Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles. H.. Bronson recently announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2005 "Woman of the Year in Agriculture" award. The award, now in 'its 21st year, recognizes women w.ho have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. "This award spotlights the'Vital role of. women in Florida FORMING NEW Itw~ic 4;q CLASSES FOR" 4 & 5YR OLDS $25/month ' Classes start 11:00-11:45 am Thursday, July 7 Uniform. White T-Shirt & Shorts ; Karafe Doo" j , 12+ S D Jefferson Sf 838-3656 , 0.06W Ftwk, I44'4OAtd agriculture and serves to encourage others to get involved." The deadline for submitting -nominations to the departme is'. Nov. 1, 2005. .-For nomination forms, call Richard Gunnels at (850) 488- 3022 or visit www.myflorida- agriculture.com/marketing/awards. htm. LIMITED TIME OFFER R Black, Mixon will exchange vows July 16 Rolert and Kristy Black of: Perry announce the engagement'of their daughter, Siacy Nichole, to William Joseph MNinn. the son of Mark and Sheila Ni\on of Perry. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mary and Jim Grubbs of Perry: the prospectie groom is the grandson of \illidm and Christine Hill. also of Perrv - The couple pla.'. lk, 1l6, 20u5. \\eddinig at '4' pm. in Evangel Chrisian Fellowship Formal invitations are being, issued; all friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend. SSbot kan arate Celebrating (Kids 4 00- 00 pm) (Teens 5 306 30 pm) (Aduis: 7 8 pm) IExeculve 12 00l1 00 piFm TUESDAY & THURSDAY mnvwr: i131~wa *a.'e bogi I C-2 g.vrrm ref '.I 124 S. 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C. and was academic dean and acting president of Westark Community College, Ft. Smith, Ark. He was the founding chief administrator of what is now South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado. 'After retiring from SACC, he served an academic year as interim president of East Arkansas Community College in Forrest City. Whitfield graduated from Florida Southern College and earned his M.S. and PhD from Florida State University. Mrs. Whitfield began her teaching career in Taylor County High School and taught in Rickards High School in Tallahassee, Southside High School in Ft. Smith and retired from El Dorado High School. She is a Florida State University graduate, an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, International, serving as local chapter president, state Parliamentarian, state corresponding secretary and chairman of the Kappa State Leadership Seminar. The International Honor Society for Women Educators selected Whitfield for and financed a trip to the University of Texas for the International Leadership Seminar. The Whitfields have two children, a son, Russell Whitfield (wife, Roseann) of Easton, Penn., and a daughter, Mary Lynne Whitfield of Atlanta, Ga. They have four grandchildren. In retirement, the Whitfields have gone on church mission projects within the United States and in foreign countries. Whitfield represented Taylor County in the Florida House of Representatives from 19h2-1964. , Engagement and birth announcement forms are available for pick up in our office and are published as space is available. perrnews, perr'.gultnret ,om Please include phone numnbe r r contact. Seventh Day Adventist Church .. l PPENOX Wide Spectrum Filtration System Removes IRON, TANNIN, SULFUR, MANGANESE and TURBIDITY..Kills BACTERIA Eliminates BAD TASTE, BAD ODOR and LAUNDRY FIXTURE STAINS. 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The bride-to-be is a graduate of Wakulla High School and is employed with Sally's Beauti Supply in Tallahassee. Also a graduate of Wakulla High School, the groom-elect is employed with CSG S) stems, Inc in Crawfordville. Wedding plans will be announced at a later date. - ~ ` ` I%. r:7SEE DEALER FOIR DE TAILS '~''! ,. ;;. .: . Sports 17-under team in state tournament in Madison A-4 The Taco Times July 6,2005 Perry's 17-under all-star team will, be participating in the Babe There was a day in the not-too- distant past when it was rare for black bears in Florida to venture into urban areas but today that's no longer the case. Now, it's an eter\day occurrence. An increasing bear population, ever expanding development and the population boom in Florida mean bears and humans mix on a daily basis. Consider the case last week when a 154-pound juvenile male bear found itself in the middle of the'St. Andrews area in Panama City. That bear was tranquilized and taken to the Ap'alachicola Nationral Forest where it was released. The biggest key to living with bears, says Todd Nims. a wildlife biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). is to make sure you don't leave anything outside that bears %ill eat. "If you live in an area where you know you have bears or hae C' experienced problems with them' in the past. don t leae things out like garbage or e':cess pet food. Garbage cans need to be secured or brought into a garage," Ntms said. He said there are companies now . that make bear-resistant de vices for 'safely securing garbage cans.. Diagrams on how to make these bear-resistant devices are. also available on the Internet. Nims said he's handling a lot of nuisance bear calls now due to the dispersal of juvenile bears; mostly males, trying to find their own place where thec can thrive. Over the. last week or, so,i Nims said he's spoken with home% ners experiencing bear problems in Santa Rosa County. Niceville, Shalimar, including Eglin AFB,) Carrabelle and Crawford\ille. Nims said some callers are almost paranoid about the fact that bears are in their area and demand that the bears be caught and moved He said moving a bear is one-of the last things he usually recommends because it does I solve the problem, nor does it address the larger issue that as development and habnat loss both increase, humanbear interaction will inevitably become more common. Besides, he says. other bears may continue to be a 'nuisance. However, in busy,.urban areas where a bear has little chance' of safely getting back to its habitat, moving a -bear is sometimes the only option. One. thing Nims tells people is black bears have never attacked- anyone in Florida or most other southeastern states. ; on, rm Cosart iuide Service SOperating from Keaton Beach Marina (850) 584-9145 SU.S.C.G. License Pat 200 Kate Dr. McGriff Perry, FL 32348 Ruth.State Tournament beginning Thursday in Madison. Challenger British Soccer PSA planning soccer camp here Aug. 1-5 The Perry Soccer Association will be sponsoring a week-long summer soccer camp with instruction provided by Challenger British Soccer. The camp will be held Aug. 1-5 and will-be for youngsters ages 4 through 18. Three sessions divided by age groups will .be held each day. Ages 4-6 will be from 9 a.m. to 11: a.m., ages 7-9 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.. and ages 10-18 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The registration fee will be $75 per participant. For more information, contact Kay Parker at 584-6438 or Carol Wentworth at 584-5382. You may also register online at www.challengersports.com. When the cills about nuisance bears come inr Nims said the answers are usually the same - remo\e the "aitrjacants" and the bears will go a\\ a\. In addition to garbage and pei food. Nims said bird feeders, charcoal grills 'Aith food drippings and decaying tood in compose piles are all things that need to be eliminated in bear country Nnms urges people'who suspect they have bear problems go to the :FWC's Web site MyFWC.com and download the brochure Lindersianding Florida's Black SBear." For those without computer access, individual copies can be obtained by calling Nims at (850) 265-3676 in Panama City. Each year, the'Florida Fish and 'Wildlife Conservati.on Commission (FWC) offers exceptional dove hunting opportunities throughout the state. The FWC manages nine special- opponunity do e fields through its Do\e Club. the agency's Special- Opportunity Dove Hunt Prograim. 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Those games will be played at Pace Field. :' \ j Permits now available for dove hunts Beginning at 10 a.m. (EDT) Shown at the awards/pool July 1,'sportsmen can apply to Ariel Revels, Jennifer Sulli purchase Dove Club Permits at any county tax collector's office, Rogers; (back row, left to authorized.license agent, online at McKenzie Herbst, Jessica We MyFWC.com/dove or by calling O'Quinn. 1-888-HUNT-FLORIDA (486- 8356), toll-free from anywhere in the United States or Canada Awards banquet Dove Club Permits, which are' available on a first-come, first- Softball team ser% ed basis, allow one adult and one south (under age 16) to closes participate in all scheduled hunts ClOses ye for a designated do'e field (up to8 . days). These half-dav hunts cost. w ith party 150 and enable the permit holder and the youth to both take a daily. bag limit of birds. 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S Quality Care Multi-Point Inspection I B am I W10I -- a ss Call 850-584-3615 for your SAME DAY SERVICE APPOINTMENT Black bears becoming more and more visible AAAAAAAAAA- A-5 Taco Times July 6, 2005 Obituraries Christopher Paul Sisk Christopher (Chris) Paul Sisk, 24, a resident of Glen St. Mary, died July 2, 2005, from injuries received in an accident. A former resident of Perry, Mr. Sisk had lived in Glen St. Mary for the last several years. While in school, he was a member of the Future Farmers of America, where he participated in competitive speaking, and was a member of the Texas Longhorn Breeder Association of America. He was a Baptist and attended Sanderson Christian Revival Center. Survivors include: his parents, Paul M. Sisk Jr. and Gale Hunter Sisk; a sister, Lacey Sisk; his. paternal grandparents, Peggy and Paul M. Sisk Sr., all of Perry; his fiancee, Michaelle Bennette of Macclenny; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Buster and Aquilla Hunter. 'Funeral services will be held today, July 6, at 2 p.m. at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home with interment following at Pineview Memorial Gardens. Family members received friends Tuesday from 6 until 9 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, which is in charge of the arrangements. Lance Garrett Quicke Lance Garrdtt Quicke, 22, a real estate student, died Thursday, June 30, 2005, at Baptist Medical Hospital in Fernandina Beach. Born in Tallahassee, he was a- lifelong resident of Taylor County and a graduate of Taylor County High School where he was on the football, soccer, track and golf teams. He was a member of First Baptist Church, and enjoyed surfing, sailing and fishing. Survivors include: his parents, Arley and Sandra (Davis) Quicke of Perry; two sisters, Heather Brookes Quicke (and fiance Jon Michelini), and Kristin Alyssa Quicke; maternal grandparents, Henry and Nell Davis of Perry; paternal grandparents, Arley and Anne Quicke Sr. of Amelia Island; a special friend, Shannon McNeil of Amelia Island; and his best friend, "Taylor." Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on July 4, 2005, at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Blalock and the Rev. Glenn Baker officiating. Family members received friends on Sunday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Bums Memorial Chapel which was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry Davis 4-H Scholarship Fund, c/o Taylor County Farm Bureau, 813 S. Washington St., Perry, FL 32347. Roy H. Sheffield Roy H. Sheffield of Bartow, a native of Perry, died July 2, 2005, at his son's residence in Plant City. He was 76. Mr. Sheffield moved from Sanford to Bartow 47 years ago, and worked as a radiology and .laboratory technician at Bartow NMemorial Hospital. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army, SAnchors Away! SCome Discover Bible Treasures , at Vacation Bible School Join us for the ^1. i 4 adventure! t. Please come! ', Mon., July 25 Fthrough- . Fri. July 29 ..- 6:45 -8:45 pm Ash Street Church of Christ 601 W. Ash Street Perry, Fl. K 850-584-6867 .J HOMECOMING "Come and enjoy the Lord and get a blessing" 808 E. Granger Dr. Dinner wil I follow "IS ONE YEAR'S SALARY ENOUGH LIFE INSURANCE" CALL ME TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH LIFE INSURANCE YOU S4 REALLY NEED., Mark Pelt, Agent 584-5188 1000A Jefferson St. AIIslate. %f0e* U1d ua ns Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Company and Allstate Life Insurance Company, Home Office: Northbrook, Illinois. 2002 Allstate Insurance Company Discount Air & Heat Refurb Center "Serving Taylor County and the Beaches" ... 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While taking time to look back and let memory screens display all the events that did attract in helping us to pave the way. We miss you and will always love you, Your family 'N^~-r ^^ ^^^f^~B~~B Look who had a birthday on June 23 Happy Birthday Granna SFrom across the ocean blue We're so sorry we're not there to celebrate with you. Here's a big hug and kiss 'cause Granna it's you we miss! S)xo XO xo Love, Erinlee Sunshine a Nayla RP. And Mommy & Daddy, too! We all miss you. w"bl w wr W WW and a member of the American Association of Medical Technologists. He attended the First Baptist Church of Bartow. Survivors include: his wife of 51 years, Mrs. Constance Sheffield of Bartow; three sons, Steve Sheffield of Plant City, John Sheffield of Bartow and Mark Sheffield of Debary; one sister, Eula Hanburry of Gainesville; two brothers, Jerry Sheffield of Gainesville and Charles Sheffield of Perry; and three grandchildren. Family members will receive- friends at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow (650 E. Main St.) on Thursday, July 7, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Services are planned for 11 with the Rev. Paul E. Puckett officiating. Interment will follow in Townsend Cemetery in Hawthorne. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Partners in Ministry Fund, 410 E. Church St., Bartow, FL 33830. iiA-5 Taco Times July 6, 2005 : Ohiturarie. 1 1 .,. i ,F ~ Gospel group will perform Sunday at Church of God Padgetts to sing this weekend The Padgetts of Lakeland will be at the Perry Church of God, located at 1106 S. Center St., on Sunday, July 10, at 11 a.m. Pastor Robert Kirkland invites everyone "to come expecting a blessing as we worship the Lord in songs of praise." The Padgetts have toured the Southeastern United States, preaching and singing the gospel of Jesus Christ since 1977. "If you like gospel music, you will love the Padgetts' arrangements of 'There Rose A Lamb,' 'The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference' and 'Getting Ready to Leave This World.' Everyone is invited to attend. Wesleyan Church plans V.B.S. July 11-15 A Serengeti adventure will be this year's Vacation Bible School at Perry Wesleyan Church, located at 3781 Foley Cutoff Road. The V.B.S. is scheduled for July 11-15 for grades K-5 with classes from 9 a.m. until noon. Please call 584-2124 or register in person. Stewart Memorial observes Men's Day Stewart Memorial A.M.E. Church will hold its annual Men's Day program on Sunday, July 10, at 11 a.m. The theme for this year's event is, "A Few Good Men--Paving the Way for the Future." Organizers urge, "Please join us for a morning of worship and praise." Vacation Bible School Come join us for our Vacation Bible School July 11-15 6:00-8:30 pm .'n Kick-Off Party Saturday, July 9 5:00 pm Ages 3 years 6th grade COME JOIN THE FUN! 1' (For your child's safety, children will need to be dropped off and picked up from their classroom each night) New Home Baptist Church 405 E. Hampton Springs Ave. 584-7441 -11 Ao A-6 The Taco Times July 6, 2005' No disruption to senior services; close scrutiny continue SENIOR CENTER Continued from page 1 financial analysis that we have had in place and ongoing for the past three months, we have come to a determination--over the past week especially-that our financial status is very serious at the facility and we do not see an opportunity for us at this time to achieve financial stability with the current expenses and facility costs. "We decided, after much deliberation, that we would not reapply as an organization for the new fiscal year's funding grants. Ms. Wise was able to work to obtain the Jefferson County .Senior Services organization to apply for the grants and they will be coming in effective tomorrow (July 1). They will be actually operating the services out of the facility," Ching said. "At the same facility?" Page asked. "Yes," Ching said. "We are very happy about that and we see this as a real positive that we will have no disruption in services to the seniors." "They're going to provide the same level of services to our seniors that .you currently provide?" Page asked. "Our understanding is that they have looked at the program services that we have been committing to provide and they are picking that up," Ching said. "In addition, we have worked out, because we own the facility, the operating costs." The majority of TCSS's employees will be kept on by the new organization, Ching said.' Two key exceptions were Bratcher and Financial Officer Carol Fondo. Ching said the board of directors had voted to add Bratcher to the board effective July 1. When asked why Bratcher and Fondo were not at the meeting, Ching said they were having a separate meeting to discuss the organization's finances. "We do not intend, to give up on the facility. Our objective is to have these services still maintained and operated long-term by Taylor County Senior Services." "So Jefferson County' Senior Services will have the contract for at least one year, and at some point in time you will have a chance to re-apply?" Page asked. "We have a chance to re-apply during the normal application cycle next year. That is our goal as an organization," Ching said. According to Wise, the cycle begins three months before the 'beginning of the next fiscal year, which will begin July 1, 2006. Questions then turned to the financial statement Ching provided the commission. As of June 30, TCSS had $57,933 in bills and $24,837 in the bank, according to the report. "Unfortunately it has changed every single day this week," Ching said. "Diane, how ido you plan on raising $58,000?" Commissioner Daryll Gunter asked. "Candidly, I don't have all the answers yet to this dilemma," she 'Morale remains high,' Coker says COKER Continued from page 1 roommate is a Navy Seabee and University of Florida graduate. We have had some interesting conversation about the upcoming football season and the prospects for our teams. The biggest -improvement is the installation of real toilets with running water--no _more port-a-johns! The food continues to be excellent. Unfortunately, the variety seems to be redundant, but I try to keep things in perspective realizing just .how bad the Iraqi people just outside our camp in Fallujah have had it for the last three decades Sunder Sadaam. u I again want to thank everyone back home for his or her prayers :and support for us. We continue to receive care packages and letters addressed to "Any Marine or Soldier in Iraq." Although it is. ery tough to be away from my family .and the true luxury of being: an. American, I am privileged to serve here with great Amrneican heroes that unselfishly do their duty every day. These are the young 18, 19, 20 year-olds that actually .patrol the streets, man the check points, and face the 'anxiety of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) placed everywhere outside our perimeter. Morale remains high here among the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines that I serve' with here at Camp Fallujah. I was particularly upbeat following President Bush's speech from Fort Bragg 'this past week. His emphasis on staying the course could not be more accurate. I am certain that no one would argue that the American people would rather us proactively take on the enemy here than sitting back waiting to be attacked again. The mission we have here is critically important for the future of the Iraqi people as well as the global economy; both our friends and potential adversaries are heavily dependent upon this region for energy resources. We will continue to remain motivated and will press on until theIraqis can unilaterally maintain their security. Foresight dictates that we have an incredible opportunity to help establish a representative form of government in Iraq, as well as ensure the, security and preservation our own. Semper Fidelis, Kirk Coker said. "I just got these numbers at 5 p.m. today. We started thinking we were $35,000 behind and then it was $41,000. It was $47,000 last week. "The issue for our staff has been every time they turn around new bills have come in that were not anticipated." Ching said the only person they planned to keep on their payroll past July 1 was Fondo, who could stay on for up to 30 days to continue work with the finances. "So you will still own the building?" Page asked. "Yes," Ching said. "So you will have some bills still coming in," Page said. "Yes, we will." "Your revenue will' be from renting the building?" Page asked. "That is one of the primary opportunities for us, to continue to develop, the rental possibilities," Ching said. There are currently four organizations renting space at the facility. According to Ching, the TCSS board of directors held a meeting earlier in the week to discuss the financial situation of the organization. "It was not until that moment that we had a clear picture where we were financially. For the first time we had a full itemized budget. That was a reality check. When we starting looking at that, it appeared that on a monthly basis, it would take about $41,000 to operate the facility at that time. What we looked at coming in was about $31,000 a month." "I'm a numbers person," Page said. "You have accounts payable of $57,000. That's about $5,000 a month for 12 months, plus you have ongoing expenses. So you'll need a revenue stream of about $7,000 a month. Would it be too much to ask what your real income is per month." While Ching said they did not have solid numbers for cost and revenue, it was estimated that TCSS would fall short about $4,000 a month. Wise then addressed the board about the future of senior services in Taylor Count). "I would like to thank the (TCSS) board. I think they finally realized they were not viable. "Like I assured you before, we are going to make sure seniors services are here in the community." Wise said she was "thrilled that Jefferson County Senior Services has stepped in. The director there has been there for 17 years. She's done a wonderful job. She came in and met with all of the staff yesterday. Those that are interested in staying and those who are doing a good job, will have jobs. "She will tighten the belt internally very tight. She will run a very tight ship as far as where the money goes, but senior services will not be reduced at this time. The new organization would have a local board of directors, Wise said. "I want to assure seniors that services will continue. We don't want to call it Jefferson County Senior Services. She will incorporate and it will be called Taylor Senior Center. They only want to provide the services for a year, "The commission is not at fault at all with the problems at Taylor County Senior Services," Wise said. "We cannot do anything about the problems now. I just wantto make sure senior services continue and that people in the community know that there will no be lapse in the services or the food being served. She said that next April. AAA would issue a request for proposals to solicit organizations. STCSS would be able to reapply ai that time. "Part of the process willbe to make sure they have money in'ithe bank. They'd probably need close to $50,000. You have to do about three payrolls before you.. get reimbursed," Wise said. "It may take more. than one year," Page said. "It may take two years, but in the long run, Taylor County needs to. run Taylor County Senior Services." Commissioner Clay Bethea then asked about the matching requirements and whether the commission needed to give money to the new organization. The commission had $16,750 in funding available: the contested second and third quarter funds totaling $12,500 and the fourth quarter funds of $6,250 for July through September. "We have a concern," Ching said. "In order for us to move forward as well, we would ask to consider that the two remaining payments that were committed to our organization be paid to us as they are part of supporting services that have already been provided through June 30." "With all due respect, you didn't provide some of the documentation on some of the services," Gunter said. "Do we have a contract for last year with Taylor County Senior Services?", Page asked. "We do not have a contract for 04-05," County'Clerk Annie Mae Murphy said. "It was all pending on the audit we were waiting for," Humphries said. "We have two issues here," Bethea said. "One issue is moving things forward and that's to make sure senior citizens are taken care of from July 1 until Sept. 30." Bethea then made a motion to give the fourth quarter ($6,250) funds to Taylor Senior Center contingent on-receiving an audit from JCSS and having a contract worked out. Page seconded. The motion passed 4-0. Commissioner Jack Brown was not at the meeting. The second issue is what to do with the $12,500. I need a balance sheet in front of me," Bethea said. "If I give money and I still fail, I haven't done anything. I have to have a way to get out of this," Bethea said. "Our board would welcome the opportunity to continue this dialogue," Ching said. 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Leather Loaded, Low Miles (Like new truck without new truck' price "Must See") Was $31 995 sik #P449 2000 Ford Explorer XLT, 4.4, Blue Leather Seats New Tires Power Windows & Locks Local Trade sik 250138A 2002 Ford F250 KLT SCB, 4x2, White/Silver. 5 4, V/8. Auto Power Wimdows & Locks Aluminum Wheels, One Owner Local Trade slk #P469A 4,a i~-~c~--l~l~e~g~eaB~~E2ws&ina~~ -au~eaP4lasslllll~--.~-__~l~~~amuP1 i --~ --- ---- I---.---~Lnr~-rc~a-I~--- ---~-CrrpUUI~ JA?" CALENDAR Amvets Post 20, ladies auxilliary and Sons of AMVETS meet 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at 2499 Woods Creek Road. American Legion, Steinhatchee Post 291, fourth Tues. 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (closed), 8 p.m., at Heritage House on Washington Street, across from public library; and another AA group who meets Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Serenity House, located at 1260 Hwy. 98 West, across from the BP station at 86 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: firstThurs., 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. SJuvenile Justice Council: third Thurs., 9 a.m., at Juvenile Justice Office; 1719 S. Jefferson. Taylor Coastal Communities 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.mn., Taylor County Public Library. Lady Elks: second Thurs, 8 pm. Elks Lodge. Main Street Perry: First Monday of each month, Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce at noon. Mothers of Pre-Schoolers: first and third Fri. Call 584-3826. Muskogee Creek Indian Nation: 2nd and 4th Sat., 7 p.m. Tribal grounds, .Lyman Hendry Road. Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe: Oak Hill Village on Woods Creek Road, 1st Sat. Narcotics Anonymous: Wednesdays, 8 p.m., at 1260 W. Hwy. 98, at Serenity House (dirt road across from BP Station). These are open meetings to those interested in addiction. Call 223-0036. Also,. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m--open meeting. 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: third Wed., 1,0 a.m. . Perry Elks Lodge: Tues., 8 p.m., SPerry Lodge #187: 1st, 3rd Wed., 7 p.m., Masonic Hall. Perry Lodge 123, F&AM, first and third Mvonday nights 7:30 p.m. 'Perry Woman's Club 2nd Wed., noon (Sept. May; subject to change).. Perry Shrine Club: 4th Thurs., 7 p.mn. (club-house on Courtney Road) Planning Board: 1st Thurs.; 6 p.m. Courthouse annex (old post office). Republican Party of Taylor County: Second Thursday of every month at Chamber of Commerce. E-mail Tommie Stanaland at tstanaland@yahoo.com or call 584-8815. Rotary Club: Tuesday, noon at Joyce's Mainstreet Cafe.; School Board: 1st and 3rd Tues., 7 p.m. . SHARE distribution:.4th Sat., 1:0 a.m. SSocial Security: representative's, 2nd Tues., 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, courthouse annex. Sons of Confederate Veterans meets fourth Tuesday at VFW Post on Center Street, 7 p.m.. For location, call 584-5346.' Taylor Adult Program (TAP): Thurs. 10 a.m., 502 N. Center Street. 223-0393. Taylor Coastal Water and Sewer: 3rd Wed. at 18820 Beach Road, 5 p.m. Taylor County, Task Force Against Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault: 4th Wed.,' 12 noon at Joyce's Mainstreet Cafe. Taylor County Democratic Party , meets'the third Monday, 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral. Call 584-9656 or 584- 3617. 'Taylor Development Council: 2nd Wed. 4 p.m., at Chamber. Taylor County. Development Authority_2nd Mon., 5m. at Chamber. Taylor County Historical Society: 3rd vron, 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 Cout)ci ' 2nd and 4th Friday, 7 p.m., Jerkins _ VFW Post #9225: 2nd Tues., 7 p.m. (American Legion building). Community Father, sons team up for storytel The storytelling team of Fiddlers' Green will be performing at the Taylor County Public Library on Thursday, July 9 at 3 p.m. as part of the 2005 Florida Library Youth Program "Read Around Florida" "Fiddlers' Green is a father and son storytelling team (one of the very few in the nation)," said Suezette Stephens. "Many years ago, the ol' man started telling stories. As soon as he could, he passed on many of those stories to his own wonderful boys. The boys quickly discovered, 'Hey, its fun telling stories!' Before too long, they wanted to tell stories to all kinds of people and soon found that they too had the 'gift of gab.' Dad took them under his wing and quickly discovered that both the boys had unique talents and skills for spinning tales. The rest, they say, is history -- the team was born!" STyler and Austin have been telling stories for the past two years, Tyler has been featured at camps and workshops. Austin is the youngest of the trio and has told stories to over 500 people. Austin (left) and Tyler Smith will be featured Thursday, July 7, at the Taylor County Public Library. The brothers will join their father for the fun, which will begin at 3 p.m. Tyler was asked to tell stories at theo 2005 Florida Storytelling Camp as part of the Florida Youthful Voices. Only six youth storytellers in Florida were asked to tell stories at the camp. He was selected as one of the finalists to tell stories in February 2005 at .the National Youth Storytelling Hall of Fame at the Smoky Mountain Storytelling Festival!! Fiddlers' Green has been asked to present a workshop on family storytelling titled, "Take it Beyond the Classroom" at the National Storytelling Conference in Oklahoma in July 2005! Along with their storytelling performance, the Smith men will be telling about the Florida Storytelling Association Youthful Voices program. There is also information at the website www.flstory.org For more information about Florida Library Youth Programs please visit the library at 403 N. Washington St., call 838-3512, or check out the website http://tcfl- libinfo.com ng Austin Smith 'It's time to vaccinate against West Nile' Heavy spring rainfall has triggered major increases in the state's mosquito population and resulted in a spike of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) cases among horses, Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson reported today. As a result, Bronson is urging horse owners to make sure their animals are vaccinated against the disease and advising all Floridians to take precautions to minimize their exposure to mosquitoes. "It's critical that the public take notice that we are experiencing large increases in Florida's mosquito population and begin taking steps to protect not only their horses but themselves, as well," Bronson said. "Many common mosquitoes are capable of carrying a number of potentially dangerous diseases." As of today, 51 horses in 22 Florida counties this year have contracted EEE -- a virus that results in brain swelling and is generally fatal in horses, and sometimes fatal in humans. No human cases of EEE have been detected yet in 2005, according to health officials. By contrast, only 45 cases of EEE were recorded for the entire Year in 2004, leading some to believe that this year's cases could approach the approximately 200 recorded in the two heaviest years in recent history -- 2003 and 1982. On average, Florida records about 62 cases of EEE each year. Bronson' said this year's numbers make it all the more important that horse owners check with their veterinarians to make sure that their animals have been vaccinated against the disease and Sto make sure that booster shots are up-to-date. While no West Nile Virus cases have yet been reported this year, horses should be vaccinated against that mosquito- borne disease also, Bronson said While no human cases of either disease has been detected in Florida this year, the fact that mosquitoes carrying EEE are present in at least 22 counties means people are also vulnerable to contracting the disease. Among precautions. that residents should take are avoiding the out-of-doors at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active; wearing protective clothing-- Sincluding .long-sleeved shirts, pants and socks--when venturing outside during those hours; and using an insect repellent containing either DEET or Picaridin. Homeowners should also remove standing water from their property, as stagnant water in bird baths, plant saucers, old tires and kiddie pools makes excellent breeding grounds for mosquitoes. "Daddy" Smith Pester your pest control for licenses Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H.,Bronson is urging consumers to check on pest control companies prior to signing a contract for service. The Department's Division of Agricultural Environmental, Services regulates pest control' companies through licensing and requires specific training for professional applicators. The division also regulates the types of pesticides that can be used in this state., Last year, the division's Bureau of Entomology and: Pest Control conducted nearly 3,500 inspections of pest control activity -and discovered 120 illegal operators. Action taken against those companies included fines, cease-and-desist orders, and in some cases, criminal action. Florida's climate and vegetation attracts many types of insect and plant pests. -The warmer .and wetter weather may prompt many people to turn to professional pest control companies to help control common household pests and termites, and to help keep their lawns and yards safe from damaging pest insects and .weeds. As a result, Florida has.one of the' largest. pest control industries in the nation, with, almost 4,000 licensed companies arid over 30,000 people making their living providing these services to Floridians. The majority of the businesses follow the rules, but there are some people who offer pest. control services without being properly trained and licensed. .:"Pest control is an important service that can protect a person's home and health," Bronson said. "But pest control performed by untrained or unlicensed people is no bargain. At best, the service will be ineffective, and at worst, can be dangerous if they use the wrong materials or put pesticides Sin the wrong place." There is also the potential that persons posing as pest control employees can gain access to a person's home in order to commit crimes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services requires that all people engaged in the pest control industry carry a photo ID card at all times when performing these services. The ID card will have the licensed company name and address along with the name.and identification card number of the holder. ID card holders must be employees of licensed companies, and have continuing, training in pest control and safety measures. Licensed companies also must. maintain, insurance coverage, which can help protect consumers in the event of errors made by the company ,or in the event of accidents: ; The problem of unlicensed companies and individuals is particularly bad when it comes to lawn care companies. There are many lawn care companies in Florida, but no company can apply any pesticides for weed control or' lawn insect control. unless properly licensed by the Department. Companies that apply pesticides without being licensed are unlikely to have properly trained individuals doing the work, or to have appropriate insurance coverage. Unlicensed pest control is also against the . law, and can result in fines and even criminal prosecution. "Consumers should. make sure that any pest control services are properly licensed by' the Department," Bronson'said. Upgrade The Taylor County Chapter of the American Red Cross has upgraded its computer system thanks to a donation from Buckeye. The new Dell system represents a significant improvement in capabilities for the office and was up and running prior to the start of the 2005 hurricane season. Walter Eaton (left), local Red Cross emergency services, manager, says the up-to-date computer is essential because everything his organization does before, during, and after an emergency depends on data. Red Cross computers are relied upon to collect and distribute real- time information. on hurricanes and other disasters, and to maintain, organizational files including Volunteer lists and training records. Also shown in the photo are Terrence Reed, Buckeye plant manager and Eugenia Mullins, assistant Red Cross office manager. Anyone wishing to assist the American Red Cross can volunteer by calling 850-584-6663. Forum may help Raising your grandkids? If you're one of those grandparents who is "off your rocker" and serving as parents for your grandchildren, then you may be looking for a friendly source of * support. An all-day forum for grandparents raising grandchildren will be held at Advent Christian Village, Dowling Park, on Friday, July 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. This forum is open to residents of Suwannee, Lafayette, ,Hamilton, Columbia, Taylor and Madison counties. The forum offers information, relaxation, and support for grandparents. ACV Department of Youth and Family Services will provide care for the grandchildren. The 'forum will look at understanding the different relationship that occurs when a grandparent becomes the "parent." In addition, experts will discuss where to get help with legal, insurance and behavioral issues. Grandparents can suggest the services that are most needed by them. A $5 per adult registration fee includes lunch and childcare. To register, call Sonja Riley at 386/658-5410. Pre-registration is appreciated and will help ACV plan for the day. The meeting place is Copeland Community Center, Marvin Jones Blvd., on the ACV campus. This forum is a cooperative effort between Advent Christina Village and the Suwannee County Cooperative Service. ' F B-1 The Taco Times July 6, 2005 I B-2 The Taco Times July 6, 2005 Small ads..b di .-- "; .. "----'...* : '.'. -- ; "-* .'-' .".5 .:" - HOE S &OR ENT House for Sale 2BR/2BA, Jiving room, family room, kitchen, dining room, fully furnished, carport garage, call 850-223-1722 for more info. 7/6,7/8 $40,000, 3 blocks south of Intersection Hwy 19/27/8, 602 W. Bacon, Perry, Small house, value in land, Daub Realty, (850) 240-0701. 7/6-7/29 $18,000 Built in 1950s 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath All Pine Wood Floors New Central H/A Some Appliances House moved at buyer's expense. Call for appt. 584-5454 Handyman Special, 3 BR 1 Bath, 3/4 complete, new woodwork, on city lot near SNursing Home. Asking $15,000. Job out of. town, must sell. 386-329-8485, leave message. 5/18,7/8 Land for sale, located on Hwy 221 between Shiloh Church Rd. and Cairo Parker Rd. 1 acre lots with paved roads. Owner financing available. Please call (386) 658- 1346 or (850) 584-7466 Badcock's. tfEF I 96 Clayton 16x80, immaculate, 3 BR/2 BA, new blinds, W/D & kitchen floor, uIlity shed included, you move. $25.000, 850- 656-5709. 6/10-7/6 BUCKEYE COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is offering for sale a 1993 Clayton mobile home, single wide 14x70, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, kitchen & dining area. This mobile home will be sold on "as is" basis and may be inspected by appointment Tuesday- Thursday 9.30am-.11:30am and. 2:00pm- 4:00pm. For appointment call Frances.or Darlene at 850-584-7100. 6/29-7/25 For Sale: Like new; 3 BR, 1 BA mobile home, new carpet, excellent condition, leave message at 850-223-1714.: .6/17-7/6 1993 28x50, DW; 3Br/2B, fireplace, asking $7000 o.b.o., has to be moved, call 838- 1991 after 1 p.m. 6/24-7/6 FOR REN Want To Rent 3 Bedroom, 1 Bant house Absolutely No Pets & No; Children, good location, call Gary Davis at 584-8786. Want to rent to single person or couple, one year contract. 7/6-7/15 .2 B/R Mobile home, central heat/ac, total electric, located in small clean, quiet park 2 miles down Beach Rd Water. sewer. lawn care.and garbage included. $375 per month, plus $375 deposit. No kids, no pets, application and references required call 584-3889. 7/1tf f ". Southern Villas of Perryl! New Management!! HUD Vouchers accepted. 10 and 2 bedroom HC and non-HC accessible apartments. Call 850-584-8111. TDD/TTI 711.:315 Puckett Rd. Perry,' FL 32347. Equal Housing Opportunity. tfSV MAKE YOUR POINT... ADVERTISE For rent! Office space available at 800 West Ash Street, site of Taylor County Senior Services. Call 584-4924 for information. 6/15tfSS Animal loving roommate wanted, Old Perry, 2BR, 1BA private suite & entrance. Basic utilities included, $450 mo. + deposit, call 850-371-1922. t,/nnr 'fl\ Calico female & Bob tail white/black male, medium length fur. current on shots, neutered & spayed Iree to good home. 3 yrs old call 584.4376 6/227/8 LOiST L.-st. Kodak digiiai camera with case in WoodridgeApartments!! area o1 Foley Cut-Off Road and Highway Looking for applicants! Apply now for 1, 2 30 Call 584-9300 REWARD OFFERED. and 3 bedroom apartments. Equal Housing : Opportunity. Call 850-584-5668, 709 W Church St., Perry, FL 32347. TDD,'TTY t 711. . tfWA .: Regional Therapy Services has a position available 'or a full-time office manager and OUTDOOR a part-time Rehab Patient Coordinator Must be motivated. eneroelic and enmov working with others Clerical skills needed. Please fax your Resumes to 584-- Travel trailer 2000, 24' Prowler, queen bed, 4007needed. Pleas f your Resumcall 584-4006to 584- sleeps 6, full kitchen/bath, ducted heat/air: 40071or caSl ... 5 6.. -,, -7/1-7/8RTS cuuuc uinette, lots of sorage, plus nitch . new tires, $7995/OBO/Trade, call 584-" 7003. 7/6, 7/8DG 2002, 14' Airboat, call for engine specs & info, 352-498-5044. 7/6 Boat for Sale: 2002 Bass Tracker & trailer with 40hp tilt motor, can be seen at 3385 Puckett Rd, $6000, call 584.5086 or 584-8168. 6/17tfCR 77 I --1 E i. . For Sale: 70's Ford Truck Parts, 2x2, 4x4, 1 tol, also military, Kiazer 4x4, 6 lud, 1 1/4 Ton, call 386-688-3999 7/1-7/13 2001 Suburban LT, loaded, 4wd, 95K ',illes. $19.000 while, call 223-3595. 7/17/8 Runs great-Looks great, I just need more room "or my growing boys 1995, white, 4 dr, Ford Explorer XLT, 2 wheel drive, cd and cassette player, 168K miles, $5500 call 534-9753. 6/22t 1998 Nissan Masima GLE, fully loaded leather sunrool, power locks/windows premium sound system 78K miles. excellent condition, looks and runs great $9500 firm Call 584.6583. leave message. 6/29-7/6 .. : For Sale 1993 Wrie GMC Semi recent motor over haul new rear end & new wheel bearings $10,000, call 584-6003, leave message 6/22-7/15 2000 GMC Sierra SLE half ton. 3 door. ext cab, excellent condition, new tires, silver bed covered, leave message at 223-1714. 6/24-7/6 Beautiful Boston Terrier puppies. four females and one male. both parents on premises, ready to go July 24th, $200 Reserve yours today with a $50 nonrefundable deposit call 223-3012 after 3 P.M. 7/1-7/13 Great Dane Puppies born 5/13/05, will be ready for loving homes 7/11/05. 3 males all black, 1 lemale harlequin. Great family pets, raised in home w/small children UTD shots & worming, no papers, $250 firm. please call 850-838-2376. leave message, or email mandagale@gtcom.net --or inro and pics 6/29-7/8 15.1.1/2 hands Percheroniquarterhorse gelding, bay. 3 years old Shots and worming up to date good with farrier, was Broke English. but we have been using - him Western on trails this past year Very stocky and cars carry a large person Noi spooky. but is somewhat still green at 3 years old He has been a great trail horse, but we have 1o thin Ihe herd Located in Dowling Pairl--5 200 firm Call 386-362- 1954 or 386 68-4954 Leave message. We will return your call Scrap Gold & Gold Comic Books Silver Dollars Pocket Watches Postcards Diamond Spbrts Memorabilia l0Taylor County Historical Items Vintage metal toys/wind-up toys Badcock Furnture & More 2 Positions Set up & delivery person. good license & driving record required Full time sales person. Apply in person. 1003 S Jefferson St 7/irlBC Boat Mechanic needed Monday-Friday, 8' am.- p m. Starting salary $500 weekly Must have experience working on motors & boat rigging References required Apply in person at 322 Riverside Dr:ve. Steinhatchee, Florida 4/27t Office Assistant Local John Deere Dealership is looking for a qualified individual to assist with general office duties. Must be customer service oriented and have excellent communication skills Will be responsible for incoming calls entering invoices into accounts payable system [or processing. petty cash and other clerical duties Musl be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Our company offers a professional drug- Iree environment competitive pay. excellent health and dental benefits, and 401 (K) Retirement & Prolit Sharing Plan Please send resumes to Human Resources Manager P O Box 3329, Albany. GA 31706 No phone calls please 6/17E Part-time clerk positions available at Sea Hag Marina Approx. hour 25-35. Must be dependable, honest and punctual. Please apply in person at 322 Riverside Drive. Steinhatctee Florida 3/30tfSH Secretary Position Chis is a full-time or part-time position Responsibilities include answering multi- line phone, filing, sending correspondence, keeping accurate records for the office and being responsible for' dealing with walk-in customers. This person must be computer literate, work well with others, organized, able to work in a high-stress situation and be multi- tasked. Must be proficient in the following computer software: Microsoft Word. Excel, Publisher and Microsoft Outlook. Salary is negotiable. Benefits include sick pay, vacation timo'and holiday pay. Please send resume and references to Secretary Position, P 0. Box 892. Perry, FL 32348. 5/13tfCH LPN Seeking calm, mature, team participant and leader who is a good communicator and can function with some independence Must possess positive outlook and approach to working with residents families, and staff. Applications are being accepted for 2pm-10pm Smaller, modern facility with excellent PTO system Contact Lyn Shine Lafeyette Health Care Center 512 W. Main Si. Mayo. FL 386-294-3300 6/29-7/8 APALACHEE CENTER A Behavioral Health Care Center is currently seeking: 'ADULT CASE MANAGER #2156 AVAILABLE REGULAR STATUS (40 HOURS PER WEEK) QR TEMPORARY * OPS STATUS (20-40 HOURS PER WEEK) REQUIRES MINIMUM OF A BACHELOR'S DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN COUNSELING, SOCIAL WORK, PSYCHOLOGY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, NURSING REHABILITATION, SPECIAL EDUCATION, HEALTH EDUCATION, OR A RELATED HUMAN SERVICES FIELD; OR A BACHELOR'S DEGREE + 2 'EARS FULL TIME OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ADULTS EXPERIENCING SERIOUS MENTAL. ILLNESS VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED. REGULAR STATUS RATE $10.75 PER HOUR/EXCELLENT BENEFITS .B 'TEMPORARY OPS STATUS RATE $12.92 PER: HOUR/NO BENEFITS. For more information and a complete listing. of available positions: .www.apalacheecenter.org (8501523-3217or 118001226-2931 SHuman Resources 2634-J Capial Circle N.E, Tallahassee. FL Pre-Hire Drug Screen & FDLE background check An Equal Opporiuniry/Atrrimaiive SAcion Employer. DrugaFree Workplace 7/6, 7/8 Aucilla Christian Academy is currently Accepting applications for a bus driver position Must have (or be willing 10 obtain) a CDL class B wiih passenger .endorsement. Also. must be a positive, Christian role model For more information or to apply, please contact the school at S997-3597 ACA The Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison and -aylor Couniie; is seeking a .Projects Coordinator. Position requires knowledge of local community health services and agencies ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral ard wrilen communication ability to establish and maintain etifenive working relationships with Coahlion membership statf, all providers.and the general public. ability to design prepare and deliver health education presentations. and the ability 10 work independently in local office or in the held Requires reliable transportalion valid driver's license, good driving record and automobile insurance The ideal candidate ill. have Bachelor s'degreen social wot, -- 0ocial sciences, educatir- "healIh or3 social services related field ol studies and a strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Orice functions Knowledie c-I community relations public health Issues maternal and child health social work, or markeiing experience preferred Experience in the community a social services preferred: must reside in Jefferson Madison or Taylor Counties Base Salary $27,000 00 Submit Resume to. Heallhy Star, PO Bo,: 568 Greenville FL 32331 by July 30 2005 7/6-22 Fuel $1 25 p.r Gaiioniii OWNER OPERATORS Rinker Materials Transport Diusion d/b/a New Line Transport la rmaor Fiat Bed carrier in Florida) seeking owrieroperators to run loads in Florida Loads every day' Yes! Home every weekend'? Yes' NoJ more than 2 moving violations in 3 years No accidents in the past 3 vears We offer tWeekly Pay Seltiemeris, Plenly ot SFreight. Our Trailers and securement equipment with no lees Home every weekend A Nice Sign-On Bonus. Our owner operators also enloy fuel prices that are held at $1 25 If you are an owner- operator what are you wailing for call today' Other opportunities are a1;o available New Line Transpor 888 714-0056 7/6 7/8 SClassified Ibrk! I Give it a try! For Sale: 1987 Chevrolet Silverado New motor and transmission. $3,000 firm. Call 838-2280. Mod Fi ay Position vacancies under Taylor County Board of County Commissioners: Park Attendant temporary (April.- Sept.) Part time (days and hour vary) max: 30 hrs/wk. $6.56 hr. Engineer- $36,504- $41,080 EOE/Drug Free Workplace. Position requirements and specifications available at Taylor One .Stop Career Center, 224 N. Jefferson Street, Perry, FL. 32347 or www.tcfl-libinfo.com Submit applications to Taylor One Stop Career Center. Positions open until filled. 5/4tfBOCC Avon Always Hiring! Reps Needed in your area, 50% commission. Contact Terri at 584-8463 or 843-1285. 4/13tfTC Wanted dead or alive; Junk cars, trucks, tractors, etc Will buy sell & trade 4\4 & truck parts. S'M'A'S'H Towing. 386-688- 3999 or 850-843-4227. 7/ tfS . Want to buy lumber or logs, reasonable priced cedar cherry heart cypress, pecky cypress eilc. c:al 850-584-4374, ask for Bo. 6/15-7/29 Trees + Branches Tropical Slorm 'Huricane= Trouble. Tree Trimming. Removal. Stump Grinding Free Estlmaies (8501 584-2027 7/1-7/29 TREE CAPITAL CLEANING CARPET & VINYL Installation and repairs done at a good price No overhead Direct savings Io you 30 vyars experience 850838-9050, please leave a message..' : l/3rfBR J D's Tree Service and Lawn Care Licersed and insured Free estimates We also grind slumps Call today 833-1280 -irewood for sale :IJD Southern Siding & Remodeling, LLC. Vinyl siding & soffit ood rot lascia, decks, aluminum screen rooms, windows, S porches and more. Jay Swindle : (850)843-1731 Licensed & insured S 6/10-7/29 Lindsey Tractor Service SLawn Servi tbusri hogging, land. hearingg drive ways, tree trimming, [ aulinr, food plots debree remrroval etc... C 1iil 810.584.-35190 r 850838.4818 4/27tt SDiamiond Ring 1 carat round solitaire Color: F Clarity: SI1 Appraised Value: $6,900 Asking: $3,500 584-7841 or 584-2301 ____ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project No. 02DB-89-03-72-01 :H10 Taylor County (herein referred to as the "County") SealeD oid marked .eailed Bid"-Taylor ,.uJntv Smaii Ciie. Community .. Deveiornerloom i eock Grant Project for 'Ficail ear 200i to oe financed by the Stare or Flonrda Oeoparment of --._ommunrit Atotar3;Mtairne roc'..-sns : d a' siijiotecvt to Tr eoit rrere ,t .:.[i iii. i at rhe HOusin.g orr Comm.unnir / Deselioment Act ri 1i'" as ameridea w.i Doe receied by the CounTy. on oenailf o01 rne following owners for Housing Rehabilitation of the roll.-,n ri ,_ ni, Jjr.r rio il b. Paulo Dougnil, 605rj L,:.ren Henaerson Greer.lie FL Unit No Oi 10, Janice .M.,rcr. I l0 3ra Srreer j,-ijuneaii Sreinnato nee. FL unir rlo 01 1i2 Baolara Ber,,.ell 200t. Paul Poppell Road, Perry, FL. Because of new federal regulations for lead-based paint practices related to the rehabilitation of single family dwelling units containing lead-based point, sealed bids marked "Sealed Bid"-Toylor County, Small Cities Community HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhods, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next Class; July 11th National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Traning Services www.atsn-schools.com 584-CLEAN (2532) . A- t" ",w .J .xw -:-. 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! ri --BRAND NEW-- J .[ "--' Choose from 2 or 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Exceeds New Gov't. Standards I *275mo. Includes AC, Heat, Skirting & Steps No Down Payment for Landowners! (60 Other Homes to Choose Froml) Eggs are Cheaper in the Country, So are Prestige Homes! SN. Hwy. 19, Chiefland 800-477-2492 I PETS Ij~i~ IMBIE f 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 Clay Swindle, L.L.C., All types of remodeling, docks, decks, windows, door framing, add on additions, porches, screen enclosures, painting interior & exterior, now that Hurricane Season has arrived. Should you experience Storm damage, I will work with your insurance company, 18 yrs. exp.,, licensed & insured. Free Estimate, call 850-223-1780 or 843-1941, leave message. Commercial &' Residential. 6/15tfCS A-2-Z Farm and Lawn Services Harrowing, bush hog mowing, dirt leveling,' rake work and complete lawn services. Call 584-6737, leave message. 4/1tfAZ 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. 6/24-7/6 Unlimited Tpick Service, Inc. 3995 Charlbs Sadler Lane Perry FL 32347 24 HR SERVICE TRUCK 850-6720920(cell) Bobby Rucker 850-223-2579 (off.) Owner/Opelator Master Mechanic & Mechanical Fabricator FOR Heavy Duty Haulors, Heavy Duty Equipment Over 25 yrs of Experience and Technology 7/1-7/29 Development Block Grant project for Fiscal Year 2001 will be received only from contractors trained in "Lead-Safe Work Practices" for the following units: Unit No. 01-11, Carol Sadler, 2284 Audrey Johnson Road, Perry, FL; Unit No. 01-13, Terry Moses, 1957 W. T. Grubbs Road, Perry. Fl; Unit No. 01-14, Lassie Lee Lollls, 2684 Johnson Stripling Road. PerryFL; and Unit No. 01-15, Jimmy and Christine Stewart, 2645 West U.S. Highway 98, Perry, FL. In order for your firm to submit a bid on the rehabilitation projects located at 2284, Audrey. Johnson Road, Perry, Florida, 1957 W. T. Grubbs Road, Perry, Florida, 2684 Johnson Stripling Road, Perry, Florida and .2645 West U.S. Highway 98, Perry, Florida you, your .emolovee'. and an,' succ.r, roci f.lr incilu'lna lec iicai. piunit ,,..,) ,-i. macnaonr.-l :ubc.tnwracrtor: o3nr In ,, employees performing work on components painted with lead-based point must have completed a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development approved "Lead- Safe Work Practices" training course. The owners listed above invite bids for the rehabilitation of the above referenced properties. In order to be considered the proposal must be made upon the Bid Proposal Form and in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Copies of these forms can be obtained at the Administrative Complex, 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida on July 14, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. The.improvements are to be made ma for and under contract to the owners of the subject properties as described above. Disbursements for funds for the improvements will be made by, the County on behalf of the owners. Bids will be received at the County., Courthouses located at 108 North Jefferson Street. Perry, Florida, by Annie Moae Murphy,-County Clerk, not later thah August 1, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be enclosed In a sealed envelope marked with the property owner's name .and address. Bids will not be accepted if they are turned in later than the deadline specified above. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in August 1, 2005,at 6:10 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, In the Administrative Complex, 201 East Green -Street, Perry, Florida. CONTRACTORS, please note that 'the. County will need to know the .following Information. 1. tour state or Ilcensuie : .:: 2. tour license numoei ;f3. ouu license claOt ana ..4. Certificate of Completion of Lead- Safe Work Practices Training, and 5. Your. Insurance coverage. Therefore, a copy of your contractor's license, Certification of Lead-Safe Work Practices Training and Certification of Insurance must be submitted with your bid to the County. In order to be considered, proposals must be made in accordance with the following instructions. Each bidder must submit their bid on the required Bid and Proposal form. All spaces must be properly completed or the Bid and Proposal shall be rejected. Proposals shall be based on the work called for in the Work Write-up. A "walk through" of the above properties is scheduled for July 14, 2005 ,at 10:00 a.m. Please meet at the Administrative Complex, 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida at 10:00 a.m. prior to going to the units..If you plan to submit a bid, a representative of your firm must attend the 'walk though" of the units to become familiar with the properties and the work to. be completed. Any inconsistencies, omissions' or proposed changes in Work Write-up , must be brought to the attention of the County by bthe prospective bidder at least 24 hours prior to big submission deadline. Any changes to the Work Write-up shall be issued in the form of an addendum. All addenda shall become a part of the Work Write-up and receipt of the same by the bidder must be acknowledged on the Bid Proposal Form. Improper preparation, errors In' and/or omissions for proposals shall not relieve bidders from fulfillment of any and all obligations and requirements of the Contract Documents and Bid Proposal Form. One original, with original signatures .of'all bids must be submitted at bidder's risk. Facsimile or electronic mall bids will not be accepted. Each bidder will be assumed to be familiar with all federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations which might In any manner affect the work to be completed or persons to be employed. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. No contractor shall visit the subject property for any reason without first making arrangements with the County and owner. Contractors, will not be given extra reimbursement for any conditions not specified In the Work Write-up or In an approved change order. No allowance or reimbursement will be made for damage caused by Inferior melhoas crahs.-monrnip or judgment. nranio, no Bi 6i,3eri; ., particularly called .. mre iequlremenl cas to Section 3, Segregaiea I a '.irire Section 109, Executive Order 11246, all applicable " laws and regulations., of the Federal government and State of Florida, and insurance requirements.. . In accordance with Executive Order 11246,. the Contractor will not discriminate against employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND'CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL FORM. WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED ON THE BIDDER'S CHECKLIST OF THE BID PROPOSAL FORM. A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/HANDICAP ACCESS JURISDICTION. 7/6 Notice is hereby given to Chris Schmidt Unless payment Is made on 1994 Pontiac Bonneville VIN: 1G2HX52LOR4222244 Vehicle will be auctioned on the 22nd day of July, 2005 @ 10 am at Thomas Chevrolet 2128 Hwy 19 S, Pey, FL 7/6 ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien Imposed on said property under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (section 83.801-83.809). The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 9th day of July 2005, at 10:00 am, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Lock & Key Mini Storage,. 1309 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida, County of Taylor, State of Florida, the following: Alexis Thomas-Unit A15-hdusehold goods Shenna Brown-Unit C15-household goods Chris Benton-Unit F65-household goods Charles Lewis-Unit D46-household goods Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash or credit/debit card only All purchased units sold as is where. are and items must be removed and unit cleaned at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated this 1st day of July, 2005. 7/1, 7/6. 7/8 B-3 The Taco Times July 6, 2005 "I BN ICE NI I 'Les BIG BEND HOSPICE I M^ Cr^.a. \ ^^ I Support For Life's Journey When someone you love is diagnosed with a life- limiting illness, let Big Bend Hospice help you through the physical, emotional and spiritual Journeys you will face. 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, FL32308 S(850) 878-5310 www.bigbendhospice.org I l.A-/I VVI I ViAVV a.VI Ii ll Order on the web at: Accenteyecarecenter.com or call 584-2200 Dr. Michael Walby Optometric Physician CONTACT LENSES The 3ack "orch Unique home decorations antiques j-Cai-incfaiiite furniture gifts 850-584-2075 3306 j-wy. 19 S. Visit us onfine at www.mybackporch.net * Drivewa Roofs Gutters Commercial Residential (850)838-1546 (850) 843-0364 (cell) Gerald Murphy, o IWI )w 's ner Fi4: ['I Smyrmos Painting -Residential Commercial., ,| ^ y (FREE ESTIMATES) Gus and Manuel Smyrnios 850-223-1402 850-223-3595 Licensed uonlractor Construction Design Site Development John Gentry :Professiloal ' Engineer Sandra Bolton Office Manager Laurl Bundrick Designer Robert Harper Designer "Civil & Environmental Engineers" 114-B W. Green St. (850) 584-4408 Mon. Fri. 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Hearing Aids * Expert Fitting SHighest Quality All Makes & Models In Perry Monday to Friday Dr. Jeffrey D. Russell Audiologist Hamdan ENT Center CALL 584-8123 .!n rR.W. MEISSNE Roofing & Roof Repairs I &ASSOCIATES, CIVIL ENGINEER Additions SERVICES New Construction BUILDING PLANS RENOVATIONS Gutters HOMES COMMERCIAL Remodeling General Maintenance Big B Contractors (850) 878-8758 Tallahassee (850) 528- cell locaa Lic.#CBC059087 CCC057922 YOUR C MERCIA Get more than 265,000 copies of your business cards printed and delivered every week to your customers and potential customers over the next 12 months. I Ij PERMITS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SUWANNEE RIVER WMD SITE DEVELOPMENT PARKING LOTS 216 VW. MAIN STREET PERRY, FLORIDA32347 PHONE # 850-584-3887 E-MAIL: rwmi@gtcom.net 4975 "l) FRITH ABSTRACT & TITLE CO. Owners & Mortgage Title Insurance Policies Title Searches Real Estate Closings 501 N. Byron Butler Pkwy. Perry, Fl. 850-584-2672 Sidewalks ER INC. RING - - 9 -1 I I I II I -I _ I I I I I B-4 The Taco Times July 6, 2005 L .S '. L,: .:,:,: ? .. : .. Performing musicians included (back row, left to right): Connie Sullivan, Sue. Ellen Sullivan, June Evans, Susan Nelson, Valerie Gardner, Beverly Jones, Beth Southerland and Lauren Lynn; (front row from left) Iris Dee Walker, Myrna Archer, Chloe Nelson, Suzanne Lundy, Devan Towles, and McKenzie Sullivan. Youth camp, college set for late July The Capital Area Youth Disaster College & Camp are scheduled for late July. During the two weeks of activities, designed to train North Florida's youthr in disaster preparedness and response, participants will learn how they can prepare themselves and their families for the next disaster as well ashow they can help !heir community after a hurricane or other disasters. For additional information and to register for the college or the camp please visit the following web site: www.tallytown.com/redcross/ds.. Mothers, daughters play in recital Friends and relatives, along with out-of-town guests, were entertained with a variety of musical selections at spring recital held May 22 in the home of piano teacher, Iris Dee Walker. The program began with six students presenting an ensemble arrangement of Grand Piano "which sounded like a band," said Walker. Performing were Connie Sullivan, Susan Nelson, Suzanne Lundy, Iris Dee Walker and Myrna, Archer. The first section of the program, featured classical selections by Brahms, Dvorak, Bach and Grieg. Valerie Gardner presented, Tchaikovsky's ."Swan Lake," Chopin's Waltz and Paderewski's Menuet. Chloe Nelson and her mother, Susan, then "relaxed the group," Walker said, with a piano and keyboard lullaby by Brahms. An arrangement of "Waltz in A Minor" .was performed as an ensemble by Sue Ellen Sullivan, Suzanne Lundy, Lauren Lynn, Susan Nelson and Connie Sullivan. The second portion of the program offered sacred music including piano and keyboard selections by Myrna Archer and Beverly Jones, as well as solos by Devan Towles and Lauren Lynn. Beth Southerland was the key player in a trio which included a medley of hymns. The contemporary section of the recital followed, introduced by a chromatic, ragtime number with five students performing. Beverly Jones then played "Special Angel". followed by "Beach Boogie" played by Connie Sullivan. Next, Gator fan June Evans, and Seminole fan Suzanne Lundy, along with an L.S.U. alumnae, Susan Nelson, joined to play, "Hold That Tiger." "The final number had everyone clapping," said Walker, as Connie Sullivan and her daughter, McKenzie, sounded off with the iFriends in fiur Looking for a summer pal? The Taylor County Animal Shelter may have just the friend for you! Currently available for adoption at the shelter are: a black-mouth Curr, female; a brindle Bulldog, male; a Lab mix, male, very friendly large dog; and lots of kittens, all colors. The shelter also has a male Shepherd mix found off Highway 27. The dog has a collar, but no identification. "Keep in mind that our response time is slower than usual due to the overwhelming number of calls we are handling. At the present time our space is limited due to the number of animals that are being held due to dangerous dog hearings and neglect/abuse cases. Please call before bringing animals to our shelter to-turn in," Animal Control Officer Carrie Tucker said. Plan a pet "meet and greet' by calling 838-3525 for an appointment. Public Announcement SPRINGS PROTECTION WORKSHOP The Florida Department of Community Affairs and Florida Department of Environmental Protection will co- sponsor a public workshop on springs protection hosted by the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council. The workshop will be held July 14,2005-10 am to Noon at the Quality Inn Lake City (U.S. 90 at 1-75) Developers, engineers, landscape architects, planners, elected officials, environmental and public interest groups, and other interested parties are invited to attend this informational workshop to introduce and obtain comments on the Draft Springs Protection Implementation Guidebook. The Guidebook will provide information to local governments amending comprehensive plans and land, development codes to incorporate groundwater protection. For meeting materials and information, contact: Scott Koons, Assistant Executive Director North Central Florida Regional Planning Council (352) 955-2200, ext. 104i or koons@ncfrpc.org Additional information is available at the Florida Department of Community Affairs website: ;www.dca.state.fl.us/fdcp/dcp/springs/index.cfm familiar band number, "Rock Around The Clock." 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