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Midweek
Edition


July 27, 2005 Tree Capital of the South 2 Sections Our 44th Year, No. 30


News


Forum

County awarded
$350,000; check
presentation Friday
Representative Will Kendrick and
Steve Larson of Senalor Nancy
Argenziano's office will be meeting
with the Board of County
Commissioners Friday, July 29, at
2 p.m. to present two FRDAP grant
checks to the board
One check, in the amount of
$200,000 is for the Taylor County
Sports Complex.
The second check, in the amount of
$150,000, will fund the addition of a
playground and other improvements
at Hodges Park in Keaton Beach.

STCHS announces
class schedule
distribution
Taylor County High School has
announced that class schedules for
,the new school year will be available
on the'foliowing dates.
--Seniors: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 9-11,
ta.m. and 1-3 p.m.
--Juniors: Wednesday. Aug. 3, 9-11
a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
-Sophomores: Thursday, Aug. 4,
.9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
--Freshmen; Fnday. Aug. 5. from
'1-3 p.m. Homeroom assignments will
be posted on the glass walls of the
front lobby. All students are asked to
report.to their homerooms to pick up
their schedules. Information on tours
(led by the Student Council) will be
available in homeroom.
Reserved parking spaces (seniors
only) will be on sale Tuesday, Aug. 2,
on a first come, first served basis.
Reserved parking spaces for
underclassmen will be on sale
Wednesday Aug 3. Sales are being
handled by Janet Johstono.

Learn more
about 'No Child
Left Behind'
A parent information meeting on
"No Child Left Behind" parent choice
options will be held at Taylor County
Elementary School Thursday, July 28,
from 7-8 p.m., in the media center.
Parents of children at Perry Primary
and Taylor County Elementary are
encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact
Director of Instruction Wanda Kemp at
838-2541.
v : .


One Heart, Sam and Sallie Worley
'One Heart'
performs
Thursday
The 2005 Florida Library Youth
Program wraps up the summer with a
musical/storytelling performance by
One Heart.
SSam and Sallie Worley will play,
sing and entertain at the Taylor County
Public Library on Thursday, July 28, at
3 p.m.


Index

Living...page A-4
Sports...page A-6
Religion...page A.-7
Cornmurni y...page B-1
Editorial...page B-2
Classifleds...page B-4


Property values




reach $1 billion


Property values in Taylor County
are projected to cross $1 billion in
2005, according to the Taylor
County Property Appraiser's
Office.
This milestone is credited to an
expected 16 percent increase in
property values for 2005, which
could reach $1.08 billion this year.
In 2004, that number was $930
million, a 7.5 percent increase over
the previous year. Values increased
,5.45 percent in 2003 and 2.59
percent in 2002. .
Since 2001, property values in
Taylor have increased 35 percent.


Property Appraiser Eldon Sadler
credited the boom in property sales
for the surge in value.
"We're getting into what other
areas in Florida have experienced,"
he said. "We've been discovered."
Property values in the
'unincorporated area of the Taylor
County are expected to increase 17
percent. Within the City of Perry
values are also increasing,
although not as quickly, with a
projected 12.8 percent increase in
2005 to a total of $203 million.
The increases in property values
are having an effect on local


governments, with increases in tax
revenues seen at every level.
The Taylor County Commission
is projecting an $1.3 million
increase in revenues from property
taxes while keeping millage rates
the same. Its MSTU tax revenue,
which is funded by an additional
tax levied on those in the
unincorporated area of the county
for services duplicated by city
services, is expected to increase
$146,000.
According to City Manager Bill
*. Please see page 3


Board ponders teacher's


Multi-million developments at Keaton Beach and Steinatchee,
along with increased development within the city, have all
contributed to Taylor County's booming property values.


fate; Au!

A teacher accused of biting a
student in a classroom earlier this
year faced the Taylor County
School Board Monday during a
special meeting to determine the
fate of her job.
Taylor County Elementary
School teacher Natalie A. Whalen
was involved in an altercation with
a female student in January in
which Whalen and the child ended
up on the floor, 'with Whalen on,
top. It took several teachers, aides,
the a:siistant principal and an on-
duty sheriffs deputy to defuse the
situation, but not before the child
"may have" gotten bit on her back
during the altercation.
Whalen also received numerous
bites, scrapes and bruises during
the incident.
Whalen was suspended with pay
later that afternoon, and suspended
without pay at. the next board


10 hearing set


represented -the board at all
previous hearings regarding this
case.
"I've been an attorney in
Tallahassee for 24 years," Anton
said. "I'm very familiar with issues
of this nature. You had a hearing
before a hearing officer, who made
a finding of fact. And the fact he
found was that there was not
enough evidence that Dr. Whalen
bit the child. He has recommended
her reinstatement," he added.
"You. as a board, legally, have
limited jibll,: to go against ;the
hearing officer (Hooper). You may
not change the ruling, but you may,
however, change the findings. You
must first prove the evidence
presented during the hearing was
misrepresentative. It was the
hearing officer's responsibility to
.* Please see-page 5




plant?

On June 13, the City of
Tallahassee's electric utility
officially joined JEA and two other
Florida utilities that plan to
construct an 800-megawatt power
plant in north Florida.
Also last week, the. Taylor
County Board. of Commissioners
agreed to hold a public hearing on
the power plant issue. The meeting
date has not been scheduled.
i Please see page 3


meeting.
The case went before Harry L.
SHooper, administrative law judge
with the Division of
Administrative Hearings, who
recommended at a formal hearing
that Whalen be reinstated to her
former position without loss of pay
or benefits, saying that "Florida
statutes provides that an employee
may use such force as is deemed
reasonable in protection from
attack. Whalen's reaction to the
child's assault was reasonable
under the circumstances. \\ lalen
used remarkable restraint."
Whalen and her union appointed
attorney, Mary Aspros, sat quietly
while substitute board attorney
Gary ,J. Anton addressed the
situation. Anton was hired by the
board as secondary counsel to
prevent any conflict of interest for
board attorney Angela Ball who


August decision on power


JEA. which is spearheading a
drive to locate a $1.4 billion coal-
fired power plant in North Florida.
hopes to have a site selected for the


facility within t\o months, perhaps
as early as August. -
Taylor County is among the
three potential sites being reviewed


Limits, closed season


mandated for grouper
The National Marine Fishe,.es Service (NMLFSI has published a
temporary rule in the National Register.reducing grouper limits in the Gulf
of Mexico. as well as closing grouper fishing for two months later this
year.
The rule was requested by the Gulf of Mexico Marine Fisheri Council
at its March meeting, Phil Steele w ith NMNFS said Monday.
The regulations reduce the red grouper bag limit from two to one fish per
person per day. The aggregate grouper bag limit will be reduced from fi'e
to three.
The newly created closed season, from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. 200)5. will
include all grouper species.
"Because red grouper are pan of a mullispecies fishery. prohibiting
harvest of all groupers during the season will reduce b\cjtch of red
grouper and subsequent discard mortality." the FMFS said in a press
-* Please see page 3


School board holds


the line on millage


The Taylor County District
School Board unanimously passed
a $33.000.000 tentative budget for
the 2005-06 school year at the
regularly scheduled board meeting
last Tuesday.
"The news is almost all good,"
said District Finance Director
William (Bill) Hunter. "The
millage rate will once again stay
the same--7.569. but an increase
has been made in the property tax
levy by route of the local required
effort. We had to do this as
required b\ la\w to receive
$160.567 from the state for the
general fund.


"This increase wiill onl\ affect
those who will purchase new
property or have their property
reappraised at a higher value." he
added.
"We increased the supplemental
discretion tax. but cut back on the
capital outlay tax. so the millage
rate would sta. the same." Hunter
said.
"I want e\erwone 1t understand
this. It may appear that ta\es are
being raised, but verN few will be
affected by this. \e can still fund
our obligations and keep the
*.- Please see page 3


by the project team, JEA Vice
President of Utility Service
Capacity Jon Eckenbach said.
The company is working in
partnership with the Florida
Municipal Power Agency (FMPA),
a wholesale electric supplier based
in Orlando, and the Reedy, Creek
Improvement District, which
serves parts of Orange and Osceola
counties near Orlando.
The utilities are seeking a. 2,500,
*to 3,000 acre 'sit in North Florida


for the project, which is expected
to create up to 1,500 construction
jobs and about 150 full-time jobs
when it goes into operation in
2012.
The JEA Board of Directors
received an update. on the North
Florida Power Project and
officially accepted an
environmental award from the
Northeast Florida Sierra Club at its
regularly scheduled meeting last
week.


A new day
Taylor County Senior Citizens Center, Inc., has announced its new board of directors. The
newly formed,organization, which is affiliated with Jeffersoh County Senior Services, took over
senior services in Taylor on July 1. Pictured above with Janice Wise of the Area Agency on
Aging for North Florida are board members Elouise Gardiner, Sue Wise, Sarah Hall, Bob
Daniels, Executive Director Bobbie Krebs, Alphonso Dowdell and Rich Brown: Not pictured is
Mark Southerland, also a member of the new board.


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A-2 The Taco Times July 27, 2005

A RESOLUTION OF THE

PERRY-TAYLOR COUNTY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Whereas Taylor County has a growing population which is expected to increase significantly in
the next decade, and

Whereas Taylor County needs a strong, diverse economic base to create jobs that pay livable
wages to residents, and

Whereas a modern economy needs access to uninterrupted supplies of electrical power, and

Whereas, electrical power is more than a convenience--electrical power is essential to operate
factories and farms, purify and pump water, operate hospitals and other health care facilities,
light the darkness, energize refrigeration, communication, and other life sustaining devices,
and make homes cool in the summer andwarm in the winter, and

Whereas North Florida, including Taylor County, currently receives electrical power from
generating facilities powered by fossil fuels, including coal, and by nuclear fuels, and by renewable
fuels such as wood and wood by-products, and

Whereas, in the foreseeable future North Florida, including Taylor County, will dependon existing
fuel sources, including Coal, toproduce essential electrical power, and

Whereas, a consortium of electrical power producers have announced they are looking for a a
North Florida site to build a new electrical generating facility, and

Whereas Taylor County residents have a storied history of building and operating successful, ,
complex manufacturing operations, and

Whereas many Taylor County residents now have the skills and knowledge necessary to help
build and operate an electrical generating facility and others are able and willing to obtain the
Knowledge and skills, therefore
-T r' e CouD....
SBE IT RESOLVED bythe Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors that
the organization encourages the electrical power consortium to consider Taylor County as a
Potential host community for a new electrical generating facility and to enter into conscientious
i :discussions with the community about the advantages and disadvantages of locating the facility
within Taylor County. r

Further, the Chamber Board directs the Chairman of the Chamberto notify the consortium and
the public of this resolution and to appoint staff and committees to assist the consortium in
establishing two-way communications with private and public community stakeholders.

Adopted this 14th day of July 2005 in Perry, Florida.


T Perry-Taylor County
PERRY-TAYLOR CHANMBB o fnOMMERUaC '
SL O RTDAL (L,' D So ,rl r '-- Chamber of Commerce
.. FLORIDA F EST FESTI
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FEMA funds possible


Storm damaged



87 residences


Less than a week after the
Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) added Taylor
County to a list of counties
eligible for individual assistance,
the county was included in those
eligible for public assistance.
Taylor joins 16 other counties
which have been declared eligible
in the wake of Hurricane Dennis.
This will allow local
governments and certain private,
nonprofit organizations to receive
funds from FEMA for damage
caused by the hurricane.
The funds can be used for
emergency services and debris
removal, the repair and
replacement of damaged roads and
bridges, utilities, water control
facilities, buildings and equipment
and parks and recreation areas..
FEMA pays 75 percent of the
cost of projects and the state
and/or applying agency is


A-3 The Taco Times July 27, 2005



City plans third



budget hearing


responsible for the remaining 25
percent.
Taylor County was added to the
individual assistance list last
Wednesday, July 20.
To apply for assistance, call 1-
800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-
800-462-7585 for the hearing and
speech-impaired.
FEMA asks that applicants have
the following information
,available when they call: address
and two phone numbers, social
security number, current mailing
address, date damage occurred,
address of damaged property, brief
description of the damage,
insurance information if available
and an estimate of family gross
income.
According to County
Administrator Buddy Humphries,
who addressed the county
commission at its meeting last
Tuesday, storm surge from Dennis
left some 87 residences and 15
.businesses damaged in the county.


Do you want to testify?

Pre-registration required

GROUPER
Continued from page 1
release Thursday. "Applying the closure to all groupers will also protect
other grouper species from a potential shift of fishing effort from red
grouper to other groupers." *
The rule will go into effect Aug. 9. An interim rule is effective for up
to 180 days, and can be extended for an additional 180 days.
During 2003 and 2004, recreational red grouper landings exceeded the
recreation allocation, according to the6, council.
In June, the Taylor County Board of County Commissioners, the
Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce and the Tourism
Development Council passed resolutions against the proposed changes
announced by NMFS and the council.
Also in June, the council held a series of public workshops on the then
proposed interim rule.
According to its website. the council is "currently working on a red
grouper regulatory amendment to replace the interim rule. This regulatory -
amendment could contain the same or different regulations from the
interim rule."
The interim grouper rule had been on the agenda for the council's July
11-15 meeting, but that meeting was postponed due to Hurricane Dennis.
The meeting has been rescheduled for August 8-12 in Fort Myers, with
public testimony on the proposed amendment set for Wednesday, Aug.
1 0, from 1:30 6 p.m. Testimony will continue, if necessary, Thursday
sat 8:40 a.m. .. ..- *
People who wish to test iy'betbrketIe ou'nncl thsi'register bfre'the"T"
start of the testimony period.


Budget gets yea,


nay on Aug. 2


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National Kids Day
The Perry/Tay!or County Boys & Girls Club celebrated
National Kids Day Monday, July 25. Flocks of children took
over the Taylor County High School's track and gymnasium
with activities including a talent show,, clowns, face painting
and more. Above, children enjoy large giant inflatable toys
which were set up in the center of the track.


At the Booking Desk


Editor's note: It is the policy of this
newspaper to run the names of all
those arrested and booked at the
Taylor County Jail. All those listed
below have been charged with a
crime, but are considered innocent
until proven guilty.
June 18:
Robert Andrew. Jackson. 71,
102 Foresi Dri\e. DUI. Pil
Campbell. PPD.
June 20:
Chasity N. Spradley. 26. 7299
S. Red Padget Road. \OP I failure


to pay court costs), Dep. Bowden,
TCSO.
June 21:
Michael Anthony Smith, 28,
151 Leon Ward Road. cruelt\ to
animals. Dep. Thompson. TCSO.
June 23:
Harold W'ea\er, 42. Chance\
Road. Zephverhills. writ bod\
attachment for child support. Sgt.
Cruse. PPD.
Nathaniel Jack Moore. 69.
Glennis Cruce Road. VOP Isex
offender). Off. Jarvis. DOC.


Rejecting the recommendation
for marginal millage and rate
increases, the Perry City Council
is continuing to seek ways to
balance a projected $110,000
deficit for 2005-06.
"You rejected' my
recommendation and now I'm
looking to you guys for help,"
City Manager Bill Brynes said
during budget talks last week.
"What I've done is listed things
that could be eliminated from the
budget and the city could still
operate. However, there are some
very serious ramifications and
increased liabilities if you do this.
I don't recommend doing any of
these," he said, presenting a list of
possible amendments which
included slashing overtime in
every department--from
administrative to police and fire.
The list also included deleting
promotional, publishing and
membership dues as well as
reducing and, in some instances,
eliminating training for police,
fire and financial services.
Also on the block were some
contractual services (example,
spraying local creeks for weed
control).
Uniforms used in utility and
recreation departmentsmight also
be on the chopping block.
In an earlier budget hearing, the
city council asked Brynes to look
at ways to increase efficiency and
lower operational costs. However,
the list presented last Tuesday did
not satisfy the council's request,
according to some members.
"I don't think we got what we
asked for," Councilman Doug
E\erett said.
"You came back with a list and
recommend none of these items.
Tell us what we can stand to lose
first." Councilman Don Cook
said.
"I can tell you. but nobody
wants to hear i. .look at your
recreation budget items--shut down
both pools and turn the recreation


programs to parents. Or eliminate
the three percent salary increase for
employees and takeout the new
position for the sprayfield,"
Brynes said.
"I would never have put an
increase in the budget if I'didn't
have a way to fund :it. You
mandated that we .increase
expenses in the City. of Perry by
$100,000 and no one is willing to
pay the bill," he continued.
It has been nearly a decade since
city rates have increasedfor water,
garbage and sewage, according to
Brynes. In recent budget years, the
council elected to utilize cash
reserves to balance budget deficits.
"One of the problems" is that
with so many years of 'roll-back'
in the millage rate. IfCe had held
it..." Cook said.
The meeting closed with the
scheduling of another budget
workshop for Thursday, July 28,
at 6:30 p.m.
Not, addressed in the budget
discussions were funding for local
non-profit community groups
which have traditionally received
allocations from the city.


Schools expect
$737,000 increase


PROTERY VALUES.
Continued from page 1


BrN nes. there are no firm numbers
on how much lax revenues could
increase because of the rising
property values. During city
budget hearings earlier this month
it was estimated that the amount
could be up to $110.000.
The Taylor Count' School
Board is estimating a $736.000
increase in tax revenues. Finance
Director Bill Hunter said. This a
10 percent rise over 2004
numbers, which he credited to the
rising property values:


MILLAGE
Continued from page 1
millage rate the same and taxes
down.
Out of the fund, $6,577,800
will come'from federal sources;
$15,664,545 will be received from
the state; and local sources will
account for slightly more than
$10,000,000.
Instructional salaries account for
the lion's share of the budget,
coming in at $15,558,500, with
school operations taking
$2,789,200.
Central services, transportation
and facilities acquisition and
construction will each account for
over $2,000,000 each.


School administration will cost
$1,584,400 and pupil personnel
services will take $1,274,300.
.The capital outlay tax
will generate approximately
$1,957,000 and will be used to
A- 'construct and remodel additional
classrooms and a new gymnasium
at Steinhatchee; district-wide
maintenance, renovations and
repairs; the purchase of six new
school buses; and buy or replace
equipment and furniture district-
Swide.
A public hearing will be held on
Aug. 2, at 7 p.m., in the Alton
SHendry Wentworth Administrative
Complex to pass or reject the
..budget.


Sierra Club awards JEA

for environmental efforts


POWER PLANT
Continued from page 1,
The JEA Board f Directors also
formally accepted the, "2005
Celebration of Energy '
Independence Award," given by the
Sierra Club of Northeast Florida
in recognition of JEA's
environmental efforts.-
JEA is the largest solar power
generator in Florida and made a
voluntary commitment to generate.
S7.5 percent of its power from
renewablesources by 2015.
Also, JEA continues to fund an
innovative solar incentive program


That offsets the initial costs of
installing solar water heating
{systems and is devoting all
advertising dollars to energy and
.,water conservation efforts.
SThis year, JEA has been
spearheading a "Green Home
Initiative" to promote the
development of water/energy
conserving homes.
JEA is the eighth .largest
community-owned electric utility
in America, providing electric,
water and sewer services to more
than 750,000 accounts in
Northeast Florida.


Counseling, assessments

available for addictions
Narcqnon Arrowhead reminds you that during the summer months,
Children are more apt toilet boredom set in and drugs and alcohol can work
into their lives.
To help your child this summer, recognize the signs of drug and alcohol
addiction and get the help they need.
If you or someone you know is struggling with an addiction, call
. Narconoh Arrowhead, Narconon ,offers'free addiction counseling,
;* assessments, and referrals to rehabilitation centers nationwide and to your
.community, by calling 1-800-468-6933 or logging onto
www.stopaddiction.com.


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Living


A-4 The Taco Times July 27, 2005


Simmons-Merchant vows

planned for September 24
John Calvin and Marian Simmons of Birmingham, Ala., announce the
engagement of their daughter, Carol Lynne, of Tallahassee, to William
Richard Merchant Jr., the son of Frances Hall Merchant of Tallahassee and
- the late William Richard Merchant Sr.
The bride-elect earned her Bachelor's degree in accounting from Florida
State,University and is now an accountant for the Florida State Board of
Administration. She is the granddaughter of Inez Simmons of Perry, and
the.late John (J.C.) Simmons.
The prospective groom serves as the director of government business
for Prosys Information Systems.
The couple will be married Sept. 24, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the First
Baptist Church of Bradfotdville.
Formal invitations will be issued.

Reunion

Miflinor
The annual Millinor Reunion will be held at the Madison Country
Club on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. All relatives and
"connections" are urged to attend. The message from the family is:
"Don't miss us--we are looking for you!"


SEtc.


Extension


Wedding reminders

McRory-Ni
Daralyn McRory and Jeremy Nix remind friends and relatives of their
wedding on Saturday, July 30, at 3 p.m. in Salem Baptist Church. A
reception will follow at the Perry Woman's Club from 6 p.m. until.
R&owelf-'Durfham
Hollie Rowell and Lee Durham remind friends and relatives of their
wedding Saturday, July 30, at 2 p.m. in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
A reception will follow at the church.


Shower gifts requested


1 Local residents are invited to a
"Shower of Power" underway at
the Taylor County Senior Center
Household cleaning products are
needed for some of their clients.
Bring your shower gifts of
household cleaning products to the
ll i Senior Center, located at 800 West
liam Richard Merchant Jr. Ash Street, and drop them off at
the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It's hot out there:

Drink water BEFORE

you are thirsty


The "Shower of Power"
continues through the month of
August.
For more information, please
call Carol Fondo, at (850) 584-
4924.


By LORI WIGGINS
Taylor County Extension Service.
One of the most effective ways
you can improve your overall
health is very-simple drink more
water. Water composes more than
half of the human body; it is
impossible to live without it. It is
the m6st essential' element the
body needs for survival, yet water
is so underrated and many people
do not understand the importance
of staying pro:perls h drated.
Water regulates 'body
temperature, cushions and protects
organs, assists digestion,
transports nutrients and dispels
waste. In addition, water makes up
75% of muscle tissue and 25%. of


fat tissue.
The body cools itself by
allowing heat to evaporate from
the body in the form of sweat.
During one hour of exercise, the
body can lose more than a quart of
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In appeals,


TEACHER'S FATE
Continued from page 1
make findings.on the evidence
given.
"If the board changed the
recommendation, you would have
to. prove misconduct occurred on
Dr. Whalen's part. But if you lose
the appeal, and most do, you-will
be' responsible for Dr. Whalen's
attorney fees and all expenses
incurred during the appeal," Anton
said.
"I've got to tell you, though.
I've been doing this for 24 years
and I've only seen once where a
board went against the rulings by
.the hearing officer and won. I've
reviewed the case, and now I turn
this over to Attorney Angela
Ball," he added.
"You've seen and heard
evidence," said Ball. "I feel that
some of the findings by the
.hearing officer were not
completely accurate and that he did
not make competent findings in
some areas.
"I give to you that the findings
were not conclusive with the
evidence given. There was an
alternative measure, which Dr.
Whalen could have taken to keep
the situation from escalating to a


physical altercation. DU
former incident, Dr. Wha
given a letter saying she h;
the office know when.
situation was happening, c
Sto happen," she added.
Newest board membe
Southerland asked about th
"Is there a phone closet
the situation occurred? Is
matter of picking up the
and mashing a button?" he
"Yes," said Superinten
Schools Oscar Howard Jr.


A-5 The Taco.Times July27, 2005




'you're pushing the ball uphill'

during a react to the child's actions." we can't override the judge's "Our leeway," said Carlton, "The only weight and leeway
len was "Yes," said Aspros. "The judge decision, but I think the judge's "would be the three witnesses who you have," said Anton, "is the bite
ad to let found that she acted reasonably." opinions may be wrong. Since Dr. the judge even said were expert mark thing, but you will have to
a crisis Anton said, "She may have had Whalen has a handicap, being in a witnesses." review all the evidence and
or about time to call, but the judge made wheelchair--I would never have transcripts and continue this."
the decision that the child's action taken the position that she took, "Correct," answered Anton. "But
r Mark dictated that Dr. Whalen reacted especially since the child is as big it all goes back to what the judge "With all the questions we have
e edict. correctly." as she is, by letting the situation said in his recommendation, that left," said Board Member Danny
tn whper escalate into violence." Dr Whalen acted reasonahlv" Lundy, "can we continue this


it just a
e phone
asked.
dent of


Aspros, representing Whalen,
then addressed the board.

"An administrative law judge
'found Dr. Whalen's conduct to be
.appropriate," she said. "He
actually found that she acted
appropriately and commended her
for how she handled the crisis.
And that's what it was--a crisis,"
Aspros said.

"She did not have time to call
for help before the child became
violent. There is ample evidence
to' support the judge's findings.
Your hands are tied," she added.
"You said she didn't have time
to call," said 'Board Chairman
Brenda Carlton, "and that she did


Cards of thanks


..Beffe
The family of Brenda Culverson,
Belle would like to thank everyone ,
for their prayers, food, flowers and .
constant phone calls. WeI.love :
you all. I was taken sick on, June ;
22 and on a respirator for 10 days
(the only thing besides the Lord
that kept me ali\e). For 14 days Iv.
-knew no one. .If .ou came by.
called or w hate3er you did. you are '.i;
all so wonderful. Thanks to :'
Doctors' Memorial Hospital ICU .:
and staff and the. pilots of .the
helicopter I'm sorry I don't knot\ i
who all was. there, but you will
forever be with Earl, Dristin and I. :.
I know the Peacemaker and AHis
name is Jesus Christ. Also
thanks to the class of 1975. I was
very touched Special thanks to
y'ifnid1'LLaura Sadler for the help.,-,
\with Dristin. We love the Taylor

County community.
Earl, Brenda and Dristin Belle
Seth. Toni Glower. Houston.
Sarah Culverson and the Sheffield
Family

w'assidore
The family of Nis. Beulah
Passidore would like to thank all
their friends and WVinn Di\ie for'
the prayers, phone calls. visits and
food during our time of sorrow.
My Winn Dixie and Chaparral
Restaurant families were there for
us in every way.
The Potter family .
Richard Sr., Ethel, Iris. Wendi.
Carla, Crystal and Richard Jr.

'Jonson


Praise the Lord from w horn all
-.blessings flow. I was blessed
with a wonderful surprise for my
80th birthday on Saturday, July
16. at Chaparral Restaurant by my
children, family and friends
including: May (Bennie) Gant of'
Tampa; Willie James (Cathy)
Dennis of Philadelphia, Penn,;
Helen Kimble of Atlanta: Bobby
Gene (Kim) Dennis of St.
Petersburg: Kenneth (Carmen) -
Dennis and Tony Watkins of. .,
Perry; Cebrum (Annette) Watkins
Jr. of Pensacola: Mary L. Cooper
and sisters from of Tifion, Ga.:
my sisters. Carolyn Glenn of
Fayelteville, Lessie (Willie' Gent
of Perry; and a surprise birthday


phone call from my brother, Ted
Mickens of Miami; grandchildren,
Sandra, Toni and Drew of Perry;
iSharon and daughter, Janine, of'
Philadelphia: James (Lbretta) and
,children of Sylvester, Ga.;
SJocelyn. Yolanda and children of.
Atlanta, Ga.; George Jr. and
family of Tampa; Kenneth Jr. of
i:Fort Benning; 'Ann. of Tifton;
nieces, Theresa and Diane of
Atlanta; nephews, Terry of
Fayetteville and Clifford of Fort
.Meade; my 'godsisters, Ruth
'Monroe, Nonis Jones and Anniese
Carmichael of Perry; brother-in-
law, Jimmie (AlI ce) Watkins of
Perry; my goddaughters, Carolyn
Demps and Gloria D. Ratliff of
Perry: and friends, Nigel and
.family of Tampa.
We continued the celebration on
Sunday at Restoration Faith
Center with a, dynamic' message
from my son, Pastor Willie James
Dennis, and at Little Bethel where
m\ grandson. Minister George
Kimble -Jr., also preached a
dynamic message. Fver.one
traveled safel\ to their destinations
on Monday and Tuesda\. I thank
each and et eryone that attended and
those that weren't able to attend
that showered me \ith monetar\
gifts, flowers and lovely
expressionss of love. I love all of
you, arid I will always remember
m 80ih birthday.
S Love alwaNs,
Willie (C) Johnson


v Passidore.
The Family of Ms. Beulah
Passidore \would like to thank the
staff of Doctors' Memorial
Hospital for all the wonderful care
given to her. The staff went
abo\ e and be\ ond b\ caring for the
family needs also,.'from kind
words to late night visits with
much needed con\ersaiions. Also,
ue wouldd like to thank Hospice
for their visits and information
given to us. Special thanks to the
enire second floor staff.
The Potter Famil1
* Richard Sr.. Ethel, Iris, Wend. ,
SCarla, Crystal and Richard Jr.

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Anton then told the board that if
there was a "weakness in the
recommendation by the judge, it
would be his interpretation of the
marks being bite marks.

"But with courts of appeals," he
added, "you're always pushing the
ball uphill."


"In this case," said Aspros, "the '
school board would have to prove
beyond any reasonable doubt that
the marks were bite marks and that
Dr.. Whalen did not act
appropriately. The judge gave
credence to all the weight of
evidence."


meeting until we have had a
chance to go through everything--
all the evidence--especially since
the burden of proof is on us. We
need to solidify our thoughts."

Lundy then made a motion to

continue the meeting to Aug. 10,
at noon, and Dennis made a
second.


Southerland addressed Anton.
"You said that the judge had
three witnesses at the scene who
identified the marks on the child's
back as bite marks," he said.
Anton told him that "the judge
found that, in his analysis, that
the evidence was inconclusive that
the marks were actually bite
marks:"

"I don't think there is anywhere
in our matrix where a teacher is
allowed to defend themselves by
biting a child," said Southerland.
9 "Is there?"
"No, there is not," said Howard.
"The training we go through is an
approved method by way of not
i hurting.the child or teacher."
Board member Kenneth Dennis
then spoke.
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Sports


A-6The Taco Times July 27,2005


ITCHS golfers plan

junior golf clinic here


The Taylor County High School
golf team will be conducting a
junior golf clinic August 2-4 at the
Perry Golf and Country Club.
The three-day clinic is open to
all youngsters, ages 8-years-old
and up. The entry fee is $50 per
participant..


Camps will run daily from 9
a.m. until 12 noon. Lunch will be
served following each day's clinic.
The clinic will conclude
Thursday with a golf tournament
and awards ceremony.
For more information, or to sign
up, call 584-3590 or 371-1896.


Rec coaches to meet Aug. 9

A coaches' meeting for the All coaches are required to
upcoming city recreation flag and attend. For more information,
tackle football leagues will be contact the rec department at 584-
held Aug. 9 to 6 p.m. in the rec 3006.
department office.


2005


Taylor County High


Football Schedule


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Aug. 19 Hamilton-Kickott classic Jasper
Aug. 26 Chipley Perry
Sept. 2 Chiles Away
Sept. 9 Marianna Perry
Sept. 16 OPEN
Sept. 23 Vernon Away
Sept. 30 Madison Away
Oct. 7 *East Gadsden* Perry
Oct. 14 Dixie County Perry
Oct. 21 NFC Perry
Oct. 28 Fort White Perry
Nov. 4 Jefferson County Away
Home games shaded District games in Bold
Head Coach Price Harris


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*Homecoming Game*


Flag football sign-up

to be held Aug. 22-25


Registration for the upcoming
city recreation flag football league
will be held Aug. 22-25 from
S5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
The league is for youngsters,
ages 7as of Dec. 31, 2005. The
registration fee is $35 per player.
Registration will take place in


the portable building on the
visitors' side of Dorsett Stadium.
For more information, contact the
rec department at 584-3006.
Each participant must be
accompanied by a parent/guardian
and a birth certificate is required.


Tackle registration set


Registration for the upcoming
city recreation tackle football
league will be held Aug. 16-18
at 5:30 p.m.
The league is for youngsters,
ages 10-12 as of Dec. 31, 2005.
The registration fee is $40 per
player.


'Registration will take place in
the portable building on the
visitors' side of Dorsett Stadium.
For more information, contact the
rec department at 584-3006.
Each participant must be
accompanied by a parent/guardian
and a birth certificate is required.


Future of hunting to be summit's topic


Cheerleaders to sign up soon


Florida's hunting community
; and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
SConservation Commission (FWC)
:will be meeting in Orlando for the
"2005 Summit on the Future of
Hunting in Florida" on Aug. 11-
13 at the Rosen Centre Hotel on
International Drive.
"The summit is a major effort
with the mission of bringing
Shunters together to plan a course
3 of action to help ensure a brighter
future for the sport of hunting in
" Florida," said Bill Marvin, Florida
SChapter President of the National
Wild Turkey Federation and
hunting summit steering
committee chairman. "Trends
during the past decade indicate that
hunting in Florida may be facing'
Troubled tifies."
1Historical tends reveal the
Number of hunters in Florida' has
S'declined, and the state's landscape
Sand population are changing
rapidly in ways that are not
conducive for hunting and hunters.'
Florida's major hunting and


SPSA to host
The Perry Soccer Association,
ill be sponsoring a week-long
Summer soccer camp with
Instruction provided; by
| Challenger British Soccer.
- The camp .ill 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


conservation leaders are well aware
of these challenges and have
decided, it is time to take action.
The summit's aim is to:
*Rally the hunting community
and hunting organizations to
'develop and adopt a statewide
initiative to help secure the future
of hunting in Florida
*Challenge all hunting
organizations and groups to
become actively involved in
participating in this initiative
*.Enable more Floridians to
enjoy the experience of hunting
and become actively engaged in
conservation of fish and wildlife
resources
"It is clear that Florida's hunters
are extremely passionate about the
traditions.and heritage of hunting,"
Marvin said. "The summit will
help focus this passion on
building a secure future for
hunting and making sure hunters
continue to play a major role in
conserving Florida's wildlife for
future generations."


soccer clinic
from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
The registration fee will be $75
per participant.
Anyone interested in hosting a
coach in their home (good for a
free scholarship for one child)
contact Kay Parker at 584-6438 or
Carol Wentworth at 584-5382.
You may register by picking up a
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of 'hunting in, Florida. The
meeting is open to anyone who is
concerned with the issue and ready
for the challenge of helping come
up with viable solutions.
Space is limited, and
registration is on a first-come,


Taylor County High School r
Head Varsity Football Coach Price
Harris announced that full fall
practice will begin with two-a-
days; beginning Aug. 1. Practice
sessions will be held at 8 a.m. and
5 p.m.
"I want all the players to show
up for practice," said Harris. "If


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Taylor County will participate
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scheduled game against Chipley,
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Weekend convention at Antioch


By: B.D. WILLIAMS Baptist Church. The host church
The Ministers, Deacons and will be in charge of the local
Superintendent Union of Taylor program Friday night, beginning at
County, an Au\iliary of the First 7 p.m. The union will open
Bethlehem Baptist Association, Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
with the Rev. Izell Montgomery Jr., A city-wide invitation is extended
president, and the Rev. Edward throughout the session.
Gaines, moderator, will con\ ene Adults and youth of New
July 29-31 at Antioch Missionary Brooklyn M.B. Church and New

Revival begins Sunday
Revival ser, ices. featuring Bobb\ Medders as speaker, will begin at the
Church of God of Prophecy Sunday,July 31, and continue until Saturday,
Aug 6, ith ser\ ices nightly at 6. Old:fashioned singing, preaching and
healing are promised.
For information, please call Pastor Ra) Chandler at 223-2618.


Obituaries


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Larry Jerry Thame
Larry Jerry Than
Larry Jerry Thames, 54,
Sunday, July 17, in St. Augu
A 11011' d lif lnu In !IIir L


,%\ IldLIC "IIU IuISIUII I& lUEIII U[
Taylor County, he worked as a
millwright for Watkins for 25
years. He was preceded in death
hb his parents, Sidney C. and
Mattelen Strickland, Thames.
Survivors include: his wife,
Bobbie Thames: five children.
Summer Pridgeon. Jim Pridgeon,
Ted Pridgeon. Sondra Matthews
and Pam Mills, all of Perry; one.
sister, Mary Ann Swain: two
brothers. Sidney W. Thames of
Perry and Jack Irvin of Oakridge.
Tenn.; as %well as a host of nieces.
nephews, grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Memorial services w ill be held
Saturday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at
Athena Baptist Church with
Brother David McMullen
officiating. Interment is planned at
a later date.


In Loving
Memory of

Theola


Campbell
July 13, 1935 -July 25, 2004


The Lord seen a
beautiful garden one
day. He picked a
flower that was
fading away. But,
mother, little that we
knew that flower
would be you. The
joy that we have in
our hearts for you.
Don't matter what
life has put us
through. We are
always thinking of
you. Ourlove for
you will always
remain true.

Your Family and
SFriends


Mt. Zion M.B. Church, attended
the congress held at Memorial M.
B. Church in Monticello, Sunday
through Friday night.
A thought for today: Sometimes
the people who you think will kick
you when you are down, will be the
first and only ones who will help'
you get up.
The Tinsley and Clayton
families enjoyed their family,
reunion here over the weekend.
Amos Bellamy is back in. a
Tallahassee hospital not feeling too
good at this time.
Mrs. Dannie Lee Clayton is in
the Perry hospital, being wished a
speedy recovery by friends. ,.
Visiting Perry July 29-31 will be
Mrs. Evelyn Gardiner, a lady that


Marvin Lee Futch Sr.
SMarvin Lee Futch Sr., 56. died
July 24, 2005. in Perry
A native of Cocoa Beach. Mr.
Futch had resided in Perry until the
time of his death. He served in the
i .S. Marines and had retired from
Dial Communications.
Survivors include: his wife.
Susan Duncan of Perrn: three sons,
Tom Fuich of Lake City, and Fred
Futch aid Marvin Futch, both of
Perry:.and two brothers, John
Futch of Virginia and Doyle Futch
of Vero Beach.
A private service will be held
s Saturday. July 3( .
Beggs Funeral Home in Perry is
ies in charge of the arrangements.
, died
ien. School bash


McArthur Park will be the setting
for the 2005 Back To School Bash
planned July 30 by Agape Music
Festival. The park is located four
miles south of Bell on Highway 129,
and 4.5 miles north of Trenton on
Highway 129. Concerts will be held
Saturday beginning at 4 p.m., and
also on Sunday, July 31, beginning at


-" REVIVAL ,.-
"V -" Explosion, Healing & Deliverance --"
"`Be Healed" "Be Delivered"

Theme: "It's Time to be Restored"
Where: New Beginning Church of God
1208 West Hampton Springs Ave.
Perry, Florida (98 west Old Crab House)
When: uly 29-July 31, 2005
Time: 7:00 pm nightly

Guest Speaker
Evangelist Renee' La-Rue
From: Christian Love Church of The Living God
SMosspoint, Mississippi
Come One, Come A/ll



In Loving Belated Memoriam of

Rosa Roberson

"Mama Rosa"
S October 15, 1908-June 30, 2004 -

YOU LIVE IN OUR HEARTS
We can still hear your voice. You're sitting in your favorite chair.
When we enter a room where you've been, the sound of your laughter
is still there.
It's difficult to imagine that an entire year has already gone by.
Just looking at your pictures, we can still see life in you.
You may have been ready, but we were totally unprepared. There
seemed to have been so much more that you wanted to share.
But we could feel your frustration. And just like it was yesterday;
we knew what you were thinking when you bowed down to pray.
You had labored so hard; touched so many lives along the way.
Yet you prayed for more strength to make it through one more day.
You kept giving and giving. We had everything to gain. But the
peace you now know is worth far more than the pain.
No longer is there suffenng. No more doctors and treatments. You
have at last obtained the rest that was described in God's covenant.
Everyone here misses you greatly. That's understandable, of
course. We can't help but feel saddened, considering our loss.
But you have gained eternal life and for that we are pleased. And
knowing you still live on in our hearts helps us go on with ease.
Never selfish and always kind, these are the memories you left
behind. Still loving you.

WE LOVE YOU, BUT GOD LOVES YOU BEST
From The Family and The Burns Family


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she is a soldier in the United States
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the army of the Lord and a minister
of the Gospel preaching and
teaching the righteousness of God's
government.
Sister Gardiner, as many call her,
will be the guest of another sister,
G%%endol \n R. Thorpe, of Perry.
The prayer band will have a
luncheon with Sister Gardiner at
1:15 p.m., Friday. Others of this
great vicinity ofTaylor County will
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speak at the Church of God of
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CALENDAR
Amvets Post 20, ladies auxiliary
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
Mondays. Wednesday and Thursdays
at Serenity House, located at 1260 Hwy.
98 West, across from the BP station at 8
p.m.
AL-ANON, St. James Episcopal
Church (in library), Wednesdays 12 noon
to 1 p.m.; 584-2146. Thursday at 6:30
for beginners meeting with regular
meeting at 7 p.m.
The Way: Christ centered recovery
group, meets on Fridays at 7 pm 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'anhex,
Diabetes classes every Tuesday. 2
p.m., Doctors' Memorial Hospital
SFAMU Alumni Chapter, second
Mon., 7 p.m., Jerkins Center.
SPerry Masonic Lodge 123, meet
first and third Monday nights, 7:30 p.m.
Girl Scouts Service Unit: first Thurs.,
6:30 p.m.Scout Hut.,
Healthy Start Coalition: fourth Mon.,
9 a.m., Taylor County School District
Administrative Office Complex.
Historical Society: open Thursday
anernoons, 1-5 p.m.
Home Educators League of Perry
(HELP): second Thurs., 1:30 p.m,,
Forest Capital Hall. 584-8553 or 584-
9207.
Humane Society of Taylor County,
2nd Wednesday, 6 p,m., Forest Capital
Hall.
Juvenile Justice Council: third
Thurs., 9 a.m., at Juvenile Justice Office,
1719 S. Jefferson..
Taylor Coastal Communities
Association meeis 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 Leaguelnternational 2nd.
Wed 10 30 a m Taylor County Public
Library
SLady Elks: second Thurs., 8 p.m.,
Elks Lodge..
Main Street Perry: First Monday of
each month, Perry/Taylor Counly
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. I
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 Pilne Drummers), holds open
monthly on first Thursday. Golden Corral,
7p.m. 584.9185
Optimist Club: Thurs., noon at
Joyce's Mainstreet Cafe.
Perry Garden Club: third Wed., 10
a.m..
Perry Elks Lodge: Tues., 8 p.m.
Perry Lodge #187: 1st, 3rd Wed,, 7
p.m., Masonic;Hall.
Perry Lodge 123, F&AM, first and
third Monday nights, 7:30 p.m.
Perry Woman's Club '2nd Wed.,
noon (Sept. May. subject to change).
Perry Shrine Club: 4th Thurs., 7 p.m.
(club house on Courtney Road). ,
Planning Board: 1st Thurs., 6 p.m.
Courthouse annex (old post office).'
Republican Party of Taylor County:
Second Thursday of every month at 315
N Oulncy Street E-mail Tommie
Stanaland at tstanaland@yahoo.com or
call 584-8815.
Rotary Club: Tues., noo. at B. J.'s
Downtown Cafe.
School Board:. 1st and 3rd Tues., 7'
p.m.
SHARE distribution: 4th Sat., 10 a.m.
Social Security: representatives, 2nd
Tues., 8:30 a.m, to 12 noon, courthouse
'annex,
Sons of Confederate Veterans
meets fourth Tuesday at VFW Post on
Center Street, 7 p.m. For location, call
584-5346.
Taylor Adult Program (TAP): Thurs.
10 a.m., 502 N. Center Street. 223-0393,
Taylor Coastal Water and Sewer:
3rd Wed. at 18820 Beach Road, 5 p.m.
Taylor County Task ForcexAgainst
Domestic Violence/Sexual'Assault: 4th


Wed., 12 noon at Joyce's Mainstreet
Cafe.
Taylor County Democratic Party"
meets the third Monday, 7 p.m. at the
Golden Corral. Call 584-9656 or 584-
3617.
Taylor Development Council: 2nd
Wed. 4 p.m., at Chamber.
Taylor County 'Development
Authority: 2nd Mon., 5 p.m. at Chamber.
Taylor County Historical Society:
3rd Mon., 7 p.m. Historical Society,
building. ,
Taylor County Horseman's
Association Horse Show: 2nd Sat., 10
.a,.Arena located on Bishop Blvd.'
. Vogue Xiuli:irstiMon., 7:30.p.m. (Call
584-2404
SVFW Post #9225: 2nd Tues., 7 p.m.
(American Legion building),


Community


B-1 The Taco Times July 27, 2005


Continental take the stage tonight


By SUSAN H. LINCOLN
Managing Editor
When The Continentals perform
at First Baptist Church tonight,
one of their biggest fans in the
audience will be Ciera Stoyer, a


Perry resident and former member
of the 2004 Young Continentals.
"I really have a better
appreciation for what people go
through before they perform," she
said, recalling the summer of 2004


when she spent a week in
California training for the summer
tour, and then nearly two months
at points of interest in California,
Oregon and Washington. For the
June-July tour, "we had a


performance every day, except for
Sunday when there were two,"
she said.
This was "nothing;" however,
compared to the week of training.
"Yeah, you could call it boot


2004 Young Continentals
The 2004 Young Continentals sang their way through June and July of last summer, at locations in California, Oregon and Washington. Ciera Stoyer is shown
-iof'the second row (from the top), fifth from the left. She is the second Taylor Counptan to perform with-a-"Con!ilenta!s" group; Lauren Brett also a member of First
Baptist Church of Perry, completed a lour of duty (and pleasure) with The Continentals.


/our wel


Hea\v rainfall from Hurricane
,Dennis may have made your water
unsafe and the Taylor County
Health Department is ready with
lips to help decontaminate your
water system.
If you are unsure about the
impact of flooding on your well
water, either use bottled water, or
boil or disinfect all the water you
use for drinking, making
beverages, cooking, brushing your
teeth, washing dishes, and
washing areas of the skin that
have been cut or injured
Common unscented household
bleach can be used effectively as a
chlorine disinfectant. Bring water
to a rolling boil for one minute;
disinfect it by adding 8 drops
(about 1/8 teaspoon) of unscented
household bleach per gallon of.
water, and then let it stand for 30
minutes, repeating the procedure if
it is still cloudy.
;:IIf your well has been flooded,
please call 584-5087 ext. 100 for
information on how to sample
your water and where to bring the
sampleifor bacteriological testing.
If the test reveals bacteria, the well
and water system need to be
disinfected.
It is important to disinfect both
well and plumbing water with
unscented household bleach to
ensure that all infectious agents
are destroyed. If you have water
treatment devices, remove all
membranes, cartridges, and filters
andi replace them after the
chlorination process is completed.
The amount of chlorine determines
the length of time you allow the
bleach to remain in your system.
.. DOH recommends the following


cc


steps to disinfect a contaminated
well:
If the water is discolored before
adding the.bleach, run the water
until it is clear for up to 10
minutes.
Turn off and then drain your hot
water, heater--bleach is not
effective in water above 105
degrees.
Remove and replace charcoal
filters after the disinfecting process
is completed.
To avoid adding contamination
to the well during disinfection,
clean the work area around the top
of the well. Then remove grease
and mineral deposits from
accessible parts of the well head
and flush the outside surfaces with
1/2 cup of unscented household
bleach in'5 gallons of water.
Turn off the pump. Remove the
.cap or the well plug on the rubber
seal. There are many types of well
caps and plugs. If you have
questions, you 'should contact a
licensed well driller.' If you have a
submersible pump, you may also
want to contact a licensed well
driller for advice on disinfection
procedures.
Consult the bleach chart and
pour the recommended amount of
bleach solution into the well. Try
to coat the sides of the casing as
you pour. If you get bleach on the
pump or wiring, flush it
thoroughly with fresh water to
prevent later corrosion.
Re-cap or plug the well opening
and wait 30 minutes.
Turn on and, if needed, re-prime
the pump. Open all of the faucets
on the system one at a time.
Allow the water to run until there


1How to prevent waterborne illness
Basic hygiene is very important during this emergency period, the
Department of Health says. Always wash' your hands with soap and water .
that has been boiled or disinfected before eating, after toilet use, after
participating in cleanup activities and after handling articles contaminated
by floodwater or sewage.
Flooding that occurs after the hurricane may mean that water contains
fecal matter from Sewhge systems, agricultural and industrial waste and
septic tanks. If you have open cuts or sores exposed to the floodwater,
keep them as clean as possible by washing them with soap and disinfected
or boiled water. Apply antibiotic ointment to reduce the risk of infection.
If a wound or sore develops redness, swelling or drainage, see a physician.
Do not allow children to play in floodwater. They can be exposed to
water contaminated with fecal matter. Do not allow children to play with
Stoys that have been in floodwater until the toys have been disinfected.


)ntamina


is a noticeable smell of bleach. it will
You may also want to flush the contam
toilets. If you have outside gotten
faucets, you may want to direct your co
the water away from sensitive samplin
plants. If you cannot detect a water te
bleach odor, repeat the disinfecting
process.
Turn off all of the faucets and CP
allow the bleach to remain in the
system for at least eight hours.
Backwash water softeners, sand Nort
filters, and iron removal filters Collegi
with bleach water. Placem
Again, open all the faucets and every T
run the water until there is no 1:30 p.i
bleach smell for up to 15 minutes. Center
After disinfecting your well, the Persons
water needs to be tested to verify require
That it. is safe to drink. Although Student
unscented household bleach is testing.
effective against microorganisms, please c


not remove chemical
nation that may have
into your well. Contact
unty health department for
Ig instructions to get your
sted.



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h Florida Community
e will conduct College
ent. Tests on computers
'hursday at'8:30 a.m. and
m. in the NFCC Technical
on the Madison campus.
s taking the tests will be
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SServices 24 hours before
For more information,
:all (850) 973-9451. '


camp," the 15-year-old said. "The
first week was very strenuous.
We had to be ready for practice at
6 a.m. each day, and we practiced
until midnight except for a 30-
minute morning devotional and
our breaks for meals. Plus, I was
away from my family and didn't',
know anybody else," she recalled,
with- something of a grimace..
But the summer experience
turned out td b"e a great one, she
says. "I made good friends and we
still communicate," Stoyer added.
There were 28 other dancers in
the Young Continentals troupe,
all ages 12-15. "It was a good
experience for me. It allowed me
to meet new people and serve the:
Lord, too."
The Continentals (ages 16-26)
have been called "America's
favorite music group" for 38
years, with the declared objective
of "advancing the Kingdom of;
Jesus Christ through the
performing arts." Following.
performances, they stage auditions
for musical and technical talent, as :,
they will tonight, beginning at 61.
p.m.
While expressing much pride iri
her daughter, Zoe Stoyer also has
a message for any young person:
who has ever considered such an:
opportunity.
"Ciera is such a good singer and,-
dancer, but she's not the greatest
singer or dancer," she admits,
looking to her daughter to make
sure her sentiment is being well
received. "She has the desire to do
well, and that makes all the.-
difference. So we want the young-,:
people of this community to.-
know that you don't necessarily;
have to be the greatest performer,
sometimes passion overrides
talent. Following Ciera's
interview, they told me it wasn't
necessarily her voice, but her
desire to serve God and that's the
focus for this group."
Stoyer and her mother believe
the auditions can be a wonderful
opportunity for someone in Perry.
"We're not afforded the same
opportunities that people in larger
cities have for drama and dance; so
this is a great opportunity. It
. does cost about $3100, if you're
chosen to travel with the group,
but there are ways to raise that
money if that's a problem," she
added.
Looking back on her year with
the Young Continentals, Stoyer
believes the dance choreography
intrigued her the most. "Not only
do I appreciate the work that goes
into dances, now I find myself
trying to come up with my own
moves. The song by Super
Chick, 'Hero,' really appeals to me
because it talks about how we can
be heroes by telling people we
care about them. I've worked up
some dance moves and hope I can
perform that here sometime," she
said.
And would she like to move-up
to the older Continentals?
".* Please see page 6


Donation
Boys & Girls'Club Executive Director Kevin Kidd (left) and members of the club picked up
the keys to Buckeye's 11-passenger Ford van recently. They picked up the van too! The
vehicle was donated by Buckeye to the club for use on educational field trips. Also shown:
Buckeye Plant Manager Terrence Reed and club members (back row) Samia .August, Dayla
Gant, and Kenyatta Johnson and (front row) Devin Kidd and Austin Kidd. The Boys & Girls Club
provides services to county youths ages 5-18.











iM I %A I I B 1B-2 Taco Times July 20, 2005


Power plant should be



one of nation's cleanest


If all coal-fired power plants in this country.
had the modern pollution controls that the
one proposed for Taylor County will have,
many of the environmental and health
concerns associated with the industry would
be eliminated.
That was the conclusion of a massive study
released in May by the Environmental
Integrity Project (EIP).
:EIP's study involved the nation's 359
largest power plants. From that list, EIP
ranked the top 50 in terms of high pollution
emissions from the four major pollutants
associated with power plants, i.e., sulfur
dioxide, mercury, nitrogen oxides and carbon
dioxide.
-* The study found that these 50 plants
account for a disproportionately large share
of the pollution caused by power plants in
the United States.
: More specifically, of the 359 plants studied,
the top 50 produce 50 percent of the sulfur
dioxide emissions, 42 percent of mercury, 40
percent of nitrogen oxides and 35 percent of
Carbon dioxide.
"The real tragedy for the health ,of


Americans and our environment is that most
of this problem is already preventable," says
EIP Director Eric Scheffer. "A huge share of
these emissions comes from a handful of
unnecessarily dirty power plants that have
not yet installed modern pollution controls,
or which operate inefficiently."
Bruce Niles of Sierra Club's Great Lakes
Clean Air Program agrees.
"Health costs associated with the dirtiest
power plants are avoidable if power
companies step up and install modern
pollution controls," Niles said.
More than half of the 50 dirtiest plants are
in the Great Lakes region.
Opposition to the power plant's location in
Taylor County appears to be using the worse-
case scenario (like EIP's top 50 list) instead of
considering how a plant built in the 21st
century could perform.
In addition to providing high-valued jobs,
the plant's developers have promised to,
spend a full one-third of its $1.4 billion price
tag on modem pollution controls.
Isn't that the kind of company we want our
county to pursue'?


Letters to the Editor


Writer has questions about plant


Dear Editor:
JEA, Taylor County
Commission, and the PerryvTaylor
"Chamber of Commerce want a
-coal-fired power plant. I.have one
'question for each of them.
1. County Commission: If
Tallahasseans get to vole on
spending taxpayer dollars for a
power plant in Taylor County. will
you place the topic on the ballot for


TAMP vo
bT--
": Dear'Editor. :
In July 1978 TAMP, now known
as Taylor County Senior Services.
was founded. I was one of the
-many volunteers that started
'-:delivering meals to the needy
elderly in Taylor County. The late
Hazel Comer was the driving force
behind this program. She got it
started and was its director for 18
years. Under her directorship the
Program prospered.
When.she retired in 1996, Taylor
County Senior Services not only
delivered home meals but had
developed 16 other services for the
seniors in Taylor County. From
July of 1978 through January 2001.
:I was involved with many different
Llaspects of Taylor County Senior
Services, delivering meals, serving
on the board of directors as
secretary, treasurer, vice chairman
and chairman for several years
prior to my leaving in January
2001.
l- when 1'read in the a'co Times
on March 30, 2005. that there were
concerns with 2003 audit, stating
that cash loans had been made to
employees, that the board of
directors went months without
having meetings, therefore having
no meeting minutes, and that the
board was not provided with


Taylor Counlians? If the power
plant pays no taxes, then us locals.
will have to pay for public services
needed by JEA. We deserve to
vote too.
2. JEA: Isn't Reedy Creek (one
of your investors) owned by
Disney?; Can the plant (coal-
powered) be built oe Disneyland in
Orlando? Orlando needs the
electricity more: than Taylor


County. .
S3. Chamber of Commerce: Can.
you arrange a tour for Taylor
Countians to visit a similar coal-
fired plant already in operation in a
similar city to Perry? Many of us
would like to ask their citizens if
they like living near a coal-fired
plant.
Thank you,
R.L. Simmons


lunteer speak" .ut
.. -'' 2 : .. ."


monthly financial statements, Iwas
appalled! The by-laws of the board
of directors states that they' will
meet every month except June,
July and August, with the
stipulation that the chairman could
call a special meeting if needed.
At all meetings. minutes were
kept and financial statements were
given. The way the program was
set up, the project had their account


which was comprised of grant
monies, from the state and federal
governments. The board of
directors had a separate account,
Where local funding, such as
contributions from the city, county.
area churches, United Way. local
businesses and any money made
from fund raisers were deposited.
', Please see page 3


Alumni give thanks


Dear Editor:
As graduates of Taylor County
High School, Class of 1985, we
thank you for keeping us informed.
The Perry News-Herald is an
excellent way for us to not only
keep up-to-dale on classmates, but
also to sta. informed about the
community that we so love. The
paper has especially been a great
resource 'to those of us who no
longer reside in Perry
Many in the Class of 1985
continue to live in Perry and we are
proud that they are making positive
impact on the community; Local
graduates include church leaders,
business owners, teachers and e en
a county commissioner.


-UMO


Taco CO Times"

Wednesday, July 20, 2005
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To those graduates who still
reside, in Perry, we send out a
special invitation to take part in our
20th class reunion. The reunion
will lake place during the weekend
of July 29 and will include a Friday
night get-together at the Perry
Country Club, and a Saturday
picnic at the city park..The main
event will be a dinner and dance to
be held Saturday evening at the
Elk's Club. It's slated to be a fun-
filled weekend of remembrance'
and renewed friendship.
Graduates are traveling from,
near and far for the gathering.
including Utah, Texas, North
Carolina and the country of
Panama. So local graduates, please
show your Bulldog spirit and join
us for this homecoming. If you are
the parent or family member of a
*. Please see page 3

Plant will pay

for its impacts
Dear Editor:
Several letter writers have made
the statement that the owners of
the proposed power plant for
Taylor County will pay no ad
valorem taxes here since they are
municipalities and, therefore, tax-.
exempt. While that statement is
true. it is also misleading.
Knowing they will have an
impact on our taxpayer-paid public
services such as schools, roads.
ire and police protection, etc., the
owners of the power plant have
pledged to contribute to our local
taxing authorities more than $1
million per year once construction
begins and several million more
per year (approximately the same
amount as Buckeye) once the
facility is operational.
Thank you for letting me set the
record straight.
Jim Bassett
Chairman. Taylor County
Development Authority


Midweek Muddle


As w

so di


I saw my first sunrise on Navarre
Beach back in the 1960s when I was
young and Navarre was too.
I remember eight houses, maybe 15 if
you drove far enough.
I remember miles of white sand, sea.
oats and sunshine.
MyI friend's family owned (with
another family or two) a cinder block
home on a back canal. Each summer,
she: was granted the right to pile a half-
dozen of her best friends into her:
family's dark blue station wagon for a
week's stay in Navarre.
\'here?" everyone else would ask, for
Panama City Beach was the beach of
choice. Even Ft. Walton was desirable,
or Pensacola. But Navarre? Few people
had heard of it; fewer still had walked
its dunes (which was legal then). Thus,.
we had dominion over Navarre Beach
for seven days of summer.
The beach then was especially safe. It
went to sleep about 10 p.m. and woke
up with the sun. In fact, one night, so
did we. Earlier that year, my father had
been purely shocked to learn that I had
.never seen a sunrise.
"Never?" he asked me over eggs and
toast one Sunday morning.
"They look' just like sunsets, don't
they?" I asked.
So when .the opportunity presented
itself, I voted "yes" on spending the
.night on the beach so we could wake up
.to the sunrise. There we were: six girls,
on a Florida beach, all night, all right.
My how times have changed.
\We woke up, saw the sunrise, andr
fussed at each other the remainder of
,the day. "No more sunrises," declared
the mother-chaperones. "Sunsets only."
It's been my policy ever since.
At that time, there were no
restaurants that I remember on Navarre,
and- only a few "gift" shops which
afforded the standard fare of seashell
,windchimes and floats. There were,
however, boys..The ones I remember
most worked during the day at a surf
shop in Pensacola but resided in
Navarre. Of course, they were blonde;
of course, they were beautiful; and of.
course, they loved us best of all. "The
Carpenters" played the background
music, while the Allman Brothers kicked
it up a notch.
As we grew, so did Navarre. Movie
producers filmed the first "Jaws" on and
off its beach. That brought, a Holiday


e grew,

d Navarre

By SUSAN H. LINCOLN
Inn and accompanying restaurants. The
crew, and the movie, put the spotlight
on Navarre. There were now 100
houses and none of them were made of
cinder blocks. There were realty signs
along all the residential drives, and the
surfer boys found themselves sitting on
prime real estate, waxing surf boards.
They were still blonde; they were still
beautiful; and they were about to be
rich.
One of the families (who owned part
of the vacation home) had an older
daughter who took up residence in the
beach house for most of the summer,
waitressing at the Holiday Inn.
We waited for her to return home
every night, and helped count out the
tip money.
I remember the banner night: $85 in
tips.
Suddenly, I wanted to be a waitress
too.
And at Navarre, of course.
By our last trip during our high school
summers, the surfer boys had sold their
humble home right near the Holiday Inn
and probably moved to Monaco. -Or
bought Monaco. We couldn't believe
they left without as much as a phone
call. Or that they didn't take us with
them. What was with that?
There were more hotels, of course,
and restaurants too. The seashell
windchime vendor had been replaced by
an upscale design establishment. What
a difference a shark can make in the life
of a beach.
Just last year, when in the
neighborhood, I convinced the husband
to drive to Navarre. I found.the cinder
block home, surrounded by multi-
million dollar beach homes. We had
lunch at the Holiday Inn and marvelled
at the transformation which had
happened at a place called Navarre.
Then last weekend, Hurricane Dennis
picked Navarre as its destination of
choice and left.nothing behind but
devastation. I.know no one at that
beach now, yet I grieve for all they lost.
Simultaneously, I am reminded that
those of us who have sunsets and
sunrises to remember forever, are never
completely devastated.
Just like that cinder block house
which is probably still standing,
reminding us that life and nature go full
circle, and someway, somehow, find a
way to heal.


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Letters to the Editor

o


Not feel
Editor's Note: The following article
was submitted by G. S. Rahi, who is
remembered locally as a long-time
teacher of chemistry and physics with
'the Taylor County School District.
Those who remember Dr. Rahi may
enjoy his thoughts on Physical Laws
and Social Order, Positive Ion
Poisoning. Dr. Rahi is currently
serving as an assistant professor at
Fayetteville State University in
Fayettville, N.C.
Some.cloudy and rainy days,
you don't feel like getting up. You
feel lethargic, tired, and not very


TCSS board

*chastised


SENIOR SERVICES
Continued from page 3
The board account was used as
match money for the project and
any extras such as repairs to the
building, repairs to appliances,
etc. Two people had authority to
sign checks on the board account,
the treasurer and the chairman of
the board,
My questions--How did the
former director get access to.the
board's, account? If the board
allowed that to happen, and
undoubtedly they'did, whatwere
they thinking? Did they choose to
dismiss theii responsibility? Did
the board ever read their by-lawis?
.When I read that the deficit was
caused by cash, loans to
employees, which I suppose is
-what the former director told the
accounting firm, James Moore and,
Co., it didn't take but a second for
-;me 10 realize who the "employee"
Swas, and that the board of directors
had allowed the former director to
have access to the board's account.
This eliminated the board's policy
and system of checks and balances,
therefore giving the former director
unfettered access to the funds and
the ability tb distribute the funds
at the former director's sole
discretion. Shame on you board of
directors!
Thankfully Jefferson County
- Senior Services was' able to take-
over Taylor County Senior
Services for now, with no
disruption in services to our senior
citizens, and hopefully after
several months, Taylor County
:will have a chance to re-apply for
-the contract.'
In the meantime, I hope the
local board of directors will read
and adhere to the stipulations in.
Their by-laws and appreciate their
Tole as stewards to the senior
residents wwho depend on the
services that the Taylor. County
Senior Services provides.
Siicerely.
Fa\e Stewart-Satler hiie


ing so gc
cheerful. Scientists attribute this to
"positive ion poisoning."
Ions are microscopic particles
that carry an electric charge. In
air, ions are created when enough
energy acts upon molecules of air
and displace an electron which
attaches to a nearby stable
molecule that gets a negative
charge. The molecule that loses an
electron becomes a positive ion.
Air molecules are broken apart by
cosmic radiation, radio activity in
soil, ultraviolet radiation,
lightning, moving air flow
friction, friction caused by air-
borne sand and dirt, and falling
water, etc.
As all living systems (including
;human beings) are bioelectric in
. nature, the electrically charged
particles affect the way we feel
and act. In a natural setting a
balance of positive and negative
ions contribute to one's sensations
and perceptions. Atmospheric ions
can affect Iealth, well-being,
efficiency, emotions, and mental
attitude of human beings.
According to experts, positive
ions rob us of our good senses and


Ready for


a reunion?
CLASS OF 85 .
Continued from page 2


graduate of the Class of 1985,
pliese help us to get the word out
to our classmates
For more information on, the
reunion, please contact Dana
Schwab at 584-6639 or Kiki Puhl
at 584-4084.
..Thank you,'Perry Newspapers,
for your continued support of
Taylor County High 'School
'students and alumni.
Class of 1985 Reunion
Committee
Dana French Schwab
Kiki Mantzanas Puhl
Amy Miller Knowles
Wade Ricketson
Carla Williams Mathis
S Laurie Hendry Gravbar
ie.llorrl&


)od


dispositions while stimulate
everything from plant'growth to
human sex drive. Negative ions
are called good ions as .they
enhance our mood, stimulate
senses, improve appetite, and
provide relief from allergies. In
their presence, the body is better
able to absorb oxygen, into blood
cells, oxidize serotonin, and filter
airborne contaminants. More than
5000 scientific documents (4).
based on research in Israel,
Europe, and the Orient support
the concept that high doses of
negative ions have positive effect
while the opposite is true'with
exposure 4to high amounts of
positive ions. Dr. Howard (4)
from the Center for Applied
Cognitive Sciences in Charlotte,
North Carolina indicates that
negative ions increase the flow of
oxygen to the brain; resulting in
higher alertness, decreased
drowsiness, and more mental
energy. Profound beneficial effect
of negative ions on both mind and
the body has been documented by
many studies published in
respected journals (7).
During hot and humid summer
days, a familiar discomfort is
caused by the fact that air
becomes negative ion-depleted.
Difficulties in breathing due to
asthma and respiratory allergies in
hot and humid air may have less
to do with the amount of oxygen
in the air than with massive
negative ion depletion. Air
electricity is quickly conducted to
the ground by moisture in the air
and what negative ions are left
attach-themselves to the dust and
contaminant particles and: lose
their charge. This leaves a
preponderance of positive charge
in the air. On the other hand, a
cold winter sunny day makes a
person more cheerful and
energetic because of higher ratio
of negative ions in the air as air is
much less humid. .
Normal ion, count in fresh
country air is 2000-4000 of
negative ions per milliliter (cc). At
a large water, fall the count can go
asmuch as 100,000 negative ions
per cc (1). You might,.hav.eAfelt
refreshed near the ocean, a %\atcr


.PUBLIC AUCTION

Friday, July 22 8:30 a.m.

The Taylor County District School Board will conduct a sale of surplus
property located at the Transportation Department, 1004 E. Bay Street,
Perry, FL on Friday, July 22, 2005. School buses and an administrative
( support vehicle will be for sale. All items are to be sold at public outcry.
Purchaser of property is required to provide full payment at the time of
sale and remove property from premises within ten working days. All
property will be sold in an "as is" condition. The District has the right to
reject any or all bids. All items will be available for inspection from 7:00 to
8:30 a.m. the morning of the sale. Additional information can be obtained
by contacting the Transportation Department at 850-838-2505.












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fall, or taking a walk or opening a
window while traveling (by' a
vehicle). Energy of falling water
frees electrons from neutral-
particles of air adding to
proportion of negative ions. That
is why probably in some cultures,
,falling water fountains are
considered to be a good asset of a
healthy landscape. Many of our
practices increase the level of
positive ions. They are produced
by combustion, electronic
equipment, and synthetic materials
.and fabrics.
The acceptable minimum
concentration of negative ions for
indoor air is 200-300 ions per cc.
The optimal level is 1000-1500
negative ions per GC (3). On a
sea-shore a ratio of about 2000
negative to 1000 positive ions
exists to which human beings


seem to respond most favorably
(6).
Studies done at Toyota Central
R & D Labs (5) indicated that
negative air ions can improve
fatigue and cognition of the
drivers. In this study an exposure
to 10,000 ions per cc was used.
Artificial aero ionizing techniques
in confined spaces have been used
and are being used at some places
in the world. Even large-scale
techniques have been investigated
to modify ion status of air for
inducing desired side effects over
a large area of general human
population and the animal
kingdom (2).
References:
(1) Anonymous 2005. Negative
ions-vitamins of the air.
www.ameripure.riet/cuspages/ionv
itamin.htm


Is it the atmosphere


Are you giving up? Don't.


Dear Editor:
This is to encourage persons
who others have given up on, and
who have given up on themselves.
Those people who really love you
have not given up either.
Sometimes they get weary and
weak from the load of caring when
you don't seem to have the
strength to do so, but they never
stop believing that you will
change and become the productive
person you were destined to le.-
Drugs have destroyed so many
of our people,, some are physically
dead and some are walking lifeless
with no hope or dream for a better
tomorrow. Christ came and died
for all of us while we were yet
sinners andour heavenly Father is
waiting for us to come into the
Christian fold. It does not matter
'how long or how bad, God still
loves us and wants to see us
prosper and be in Good health.
Those persons who. are trapped
into being a source for whatever
reason are probably not aware of
the despair that you feel, but God
is. The 'persons who share/sell the


drugs to/with you probably don't
know that you are sick and tired of
being sick and tired, but you lack
the strength to say no and walk
away.
Well, I have never been addicted
to drugs, but. I have other
addictions that I have given to God
and he has helped me to overcome.
We don't get too bad that God does
not love us. There is no such
thing as never stopping or never
changing as long as God lives. If
you have life there is hope. Keep
trying to change, to stop, to say
no.
(Someone sent me something
that TD Jakes wrote and I would
like to share part of it with those
men, women, boys and girls who
are struggling--trying to do right,
trying-to break the strongholds of
addictions; desiring to live a better
life but never seemingly are able
to break the chains that bind them.
It was written for women, but I
added a couple adaptations that
make it appropriate for everyone.
Just Because
Just because no one has been


fortunate to realize what a gold
mine you are, doesn't mean yod
shine any less. Just because no
one has been smart enough to
figure out that "you can't be
topped, doesn't stop you fronq
being the, best. Just because n6o-
one has come along to share your
life, doesn't mean that that day
isn't coming. Just because no one
has made this race worthwhile,
doesn't give you permission to
stop running. Just because no one-
has realized how much of an
awesome woman or man you are,
doesn't mean they can't affect your
femininity, or masculinity. Just
because no one has shown up who
can love you on your level,
doesn't mean you have to sink to
theirs. Just because you deserve
the very best there is, doesn't.
mean that you are not already a
Queen or King.
Also these words of inspiration
that were sent to me. I have been
so depressed that I did not want to
live. I would look out many
nights and pray for death. I felt
S,- Please see page 6


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C ions'.

(2) Cramer, G. 2004. Positive.
ion ban proposal.
www.superforce.com/email-
releases/pib.htm
(3) Jokl, M. 19894
Microenvironment. The theory
and practice of indoor climate.
Thomas, Illinois
(4) Mann, D. 2002. Negative
ions create positive vibes.
WebMD Feature
(5) Sakakibara, K. 2002.
Influence of negative ions orf
drivers: R & D Review of Toyota-'
CRDL Vol. 37 No. 1 (2002. 3) '
(6) Soyka, F. 1977. The ion-
effect. Lester and Orpen Limited
(7) Terman, M. and J. S.
Terman. 1995. Seasonal affective
disorder (negative ions effect)'
Journal of Alternative and.
Comparative Medicine. Columbia'
Presbyterian Medical Center.


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B-4 The Taco Times July 27, 2005


Small ads. big deals!!
,_* ., ... ,' .- -. .- : -*-, ,. .,.?.;.- .'*-


Big Yard Sale, starts at 7 a.m., Friday &
Saturday, clothes, tool box, 23' Proline
with'25 yamaha, fully rigged, River boat
17' With 25 yamaha, fishing equipment,
power tools, loads of goodies, 2850 Ward
Rd.:'off Foley Cut Off, look for signs,
EARLY BIRDS WELCOME.
7/20, 7/22

Est te Sale, Saturday, 8-until, no early
birds please, 293 Paul Poppell Rd.
7/, 7/22

MISCEL iAE
*HUBHBHL^-i-


Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Elec.
Stoves, Wringer washer, RV washer &
dryer set, all in stock now, Kellow
Appliance Service, 584-7773, 1302 N.
Jefferson: Get the most out of your window
SA/C by having us chemically clean it.
7/8-7/27
Serii Retired Gentleman looking for work,
parttime, between the hours of 8-6, up to
five days per week. Excels in the
following: front end loader, inventory, lawn
maintenance, janitorial work,, class D
security license, 27 years supervising
experience, call Tom at'223-3179.
7/20-7/29
i.
Fresh Picked-Blanched, Flash Frozen-
Shelled, zippers, butter beans, blabk eyes,
whife'acres, ford hooks, cream corn, okra,
green beans, free delivery with 3 or more
bushels, delivery to Perry on Sat.. Call
352-498-2580 or 352-578-4256.
7/13tfVP
Nissan motor & transmission, $600,.
Entertainment center, $600, call 584-6999.
7/1.-7/22
FocrSale, 2 apartment size stoves, $75
each, call,584-7094, Mon.-Fri,, 9 am.-5
p.m
7/15,7/20
Sears Craftsman, 16 in. benchtop, scroll
saw with very few hours, $75, Call'work #
8382536 or hm# 584-7536.
7/1 ,7/20

5 hp mulcher/shredder good condition.
poiable, $75, 10" Crarnsman radial arm
saw, good condition wiih sand $175 4-
tratler ires/wheels 14'x5 lug panlern $50
Cal.38-2385
7/15, 7,20

Sohd wood blondel round table with four
spn-dle back chairs Chair seals are wood
with legs and backs a maroon color .$100
uor-ihe set. call Belth Manr, 584-9676
(lave message)i r work # 584-5513
;-M
Haverty's Best Chair rocker recliners, 8
rnionth old one still has the tag on i1 One
i ssage and the other is rose Sriall
refiners for small spaces, $300 each. call
w 838-2536 or hm # 584-7536
71--5 7120


4 i0 IT 193 Hornnr Mobile home 2 Brl2
BA. single roof, vinyl sidirn electric
$16 000 call 584.7065
7/20 7/22
3BR/2BA Double wide on 1 acre, fenced in
Backyard. real location. near school, lust
oJistde ciry limis. $30K o b o call Josh
at.(850) 584-5186.
7.2r 7;122
B6CKEYE COMMUNITY FEDERAL
GREDIT UNiON is onering lor sale a 1993
Coyton mobile home single wide 14x70.
3-bedrooms 2 baths. living room. kitchen
I.dirnng area This mobile home will be
sold on "as is" basis and may be
S nispec'ed bv appointment Tuesday-
T"ursda'v 9 30am.11 30amr and 2.00pm-
J.O0pm For appoinmrrenl call Frances or
Bailene ai 850584-7100
y-_.


House lor sale 5 bedroom, 2 bath vinyl
siding real lr "make offer will take best offer 917 N
ialhoun St Perry 584-3221
7/13.7/22

itomes for Sale by owner, call 584-3221
S :'13-7/22

-1 acres lot $18 000 MOL Off Hwy 27 on
J L Lamone Rd The Forestry Co
:L[:ensed Real Estate Broker 584 8887
1/20t,

Land for sale, located on Hwy 221 between
Shiloh Church Rd and Cairo Parker Rd 1
a;cre lots with paved roads. Owner
Sinancing available Please call (386) 658-
:1346 or (850) 584-7466 Badcock's
ilEF


$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
7,6-729


.

\Pf S $18,000
Built in 1950s ; ,
3 Bedrooms, 1'Bath
All Pine Wood Floors.
New Central H/A,' -
S: Some Appliances
House moved at buyer's expense.
Call for appt. 584-5454


3/1 house for renl 602 W Bacon St...call
584-4678
7/15.7/29 .
Businesses for rent, 1,1600 sq ft: 1 2400
sq. ft., formally Walkers Food Man &
Bookmart, Call Jr. Walker at 584-2888
7/15tf
2 becroom 1 bath, house unfurnished
1517 Woodard Sl $400/rnmnth HUD
certificate accepted Call John at 584-
5555
7/20-8/12
2 BiR 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
m-rnh, plus $375 deposit No kids, no
Scel0s, application and references required
,'jl 584.3889
' 7 in
Southern Villas of Perrv!!
N' w Managemeni"
HUD Vouchers accepted 10 and 2
bedroom HC and non-HC accessible
Sapartmenis Call 850584.8111 TDD!TT,
711. 315 Puickett Rd Pe:iy FL 32347
Equal Housing Opportunity: .
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WoodridgeADartments!
Lool ing lor applicanisl Apply now for 1 2
an3i 3 bedroom aparlmmeni Equal Hou.Sing
Opportunity Call 850-584-5b68 709 W
Church SI Ferry. FL 32347 TDD/TT',
711
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OUTDOOR


Steel building 24.000 square ft, 18.ft high,
120 ft x 150 ft free span. plus 50ft x 150ft
used, some rust. wil lake best offer, all
cash 584-3221.
7/13-7/22

12 1/2 hp 40" clutch murry. ending mower
$400 call Tom at 223-3179
7/20.7/29

2000 12 ft Alumacraft. 2000 Perfojmance
Irailer, 92 8hp yamaha. $1800. o.b. ,call.
223.3743
7/20-7/29
20 GA. Double Barrel. Rem. 1100. 12 Ga
call 584-7829
7/20
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FOR SALE: 1991 Honda Accord Ex'.
maroon 2 dr sun rooi spoiler, 'cool air, "
automatic runs. can be seen at 3340'
Johnson Striplng Road, $900. please call
223-1787 between 6pm-l0pm, leave
message Serious Inquiries Only'
7/20rf
99 Chevrolet Silverado Z71. leather, power
everything, cd/tape, heated seats.
extended cab three door, tool bdx tires &
rims asking for payoff, call 223-3662
7/20-7/22
2003 Chevrolel Avalanche, still under
factory warranty (30,000 miles) One
owner, garaged and well maintained,
equipped with Z66 road package, a/c ps
pb, pw. door locks remote entry lilt wheel.
cruise. AM/FMCD. On Star parking
sensors ABS, step tubes (Stainless),
towing package. alloy wheels. etc White
with tan cloth interior, black wheel
holdings and chrome Inm Asking $22.250
ireiail is $24.735) Call 584-7883.
7/15tf
'99 Dodge 'Vap, lull size 5 9L. V8. A C.
Automatic factory radio, 145K miles,'
$5000. call 584-6207 or 838-4367
7/15-8/5
1999 Explorer Sport, 92K miles, automatic,.
power windows & locks, A/C, Cd player;..
tinted windows, asking $5000, call 584w'-
3149 -
7/15tf
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GULF COAST c^, ^

METAL S3' Wide
ROOFING' Galvalume

Full line of 3'
accessories in stock Painted,

Special Flashings Made All Types Warranted Metal Available v
SCr to your desired lengths Delinre y Sernice Available ,
Call TLP-Free 888-393-0335 352-498-0778 Horseshoe Beach, FI.


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1997 PoniCac Bonneville taupe in color
With Ian leather interior 120K V6 3 8L.
loaded rear spoiler., Igod condition
13000. 8 51u973.4388
7/15-7.'22


LOST &

Man's wedding band tlaen al D ocior'c
Memorial hospital Ihree rows of ldiamondj;
channel set, square cut, middle row blue
diamonds, reward offered, call 584-5030.
7/20-8/12
2 cats lost during Sunday's storm, 1 gray
tabby & 1 black, call 223-3448.
7/15-7/22
Lost: Kodak digital camera with case in
area of Foley Cul.Off Road and Highway:
:1 Call 584-.'300 REWARD OFFERED




Pos ions under Taylor County Board of
County Commissioners
Park Attendant lempipan lime (days and
hours varyl
30 hrs'wk = Minimum $6 56,hr
' Library Clerk part lime 20 hrs. @ week
(may include some evening & Saturday)
Minimum .8 04/hr
Engineer- $36 50444 1.080
Library Technician minimum $8.04/hr.
Position requirements and specifications
available at Taylor Employment
Connections 22'4 N Jefferson or.www,tcfl-
Irbinto com
Submit applications to Taylbr Employment
Connections Positions open until liled1
Taylor Counry BCC is an EEO,'ADAdru9
lesling employer
7/20ri BCC

Advent Christian Village
658-JOBS (5627)
www ACVillage.net
FT RN Supervisor/Restorative/Wound
Care
FT RN Supervisor for restorative/wound
care program Unrecsricted Florida license,
knowledge of LTC regs, and experience in
.LTC' setting required.
Knowledge/experience inr new CMS
protocols desired Competitive wages,
good benellls great working environment
Apply in person at Persorinel-Depanrtnln .
Mon trhru Fri. 00 a until 4 00 p rri
Carter Village Hall 10680 CR 136
Dowling Park. FL. Fa.. resume to l386l 658-
5160. EOEiDFW
7/15-7/27ACV
Avon
Always Hrinql
laeps Needed in your area. SGo'
commission.
jnuci Trri at 584.8463 or 843-1285
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Hair Stylist or barber needed. New Salon,
reasonable booth rental, call 584-5057 or
Salon at 223-1767.
7/20-7/29
Experienced plumber's helpers needed,
must have worked in actual plumbing
shop, must have valid driver's license, we
do drug testing, call 850-584-8603.
7/20tfHS
Experienced plumber's needed, must have
valid driver's license, we do drug testing,
"calL850-584-8603.
7/20tfHS
Florida Department of Transportation'has a
vacancy in Taylor County for the following
position:
Position Number: 04049
Broad Band Title: Engineering Technician
IV
SWorking Title: MMS/RCI Inspector
Closing Date: August 2, 2005
For more information concerning job
description and requirements and to apply
online go to: .
https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm
or call 1-877-562-7287.
The Department of Transportation is an
Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action and Drug Free
Workplace employer.
7/20-7/29DT
Florida Department of Transportation has a.
vacancy in Taylor County for the following
position:
Position Number: 04847
Br,:ad Band Title: Highway Maintenance
Workers-Level 1
Wor-'irng Title: Highway Maintenance
Technician
Closing Date- July 29, 2005
For more info'mralii cori:erriirn job
description and 'eeuifrnmeni: and to apply
online ggto:
hrnps /.peplehlrst mltlorida com lo:.nc'r him
or call 1-877-562-7287
The Department of Transportation is and
SEqual Opportunity Affirmalive A:icon and
Drug Free Workplace errployer
7/20-7/29DT
Help.Wanted:
Dragline Operator, needs to have two
years of heavy equipment experience, and
mechanical ability. Must be dependable.
SGood pay and benefit package. Drug
screen, background check, and physical
required. Apply in per :,:,n a Martin Marienri
rtaltrial, HAV 938 WViV/ rtlyall Rie lRd
P _rry i rid '
Equal O'ppuortuniry Employer
7.8-7.20

BadcoCic Furnitur & More
2 Posi ions
SEl up & delivery person good Iiiense .
driving record required Full lime sales
person
Apply in person 1003 S JeHerson St
7.111BC


For Sale: 1987 Chevrolet Silverado

New motor and transmission.

$3,000 firm. Call 838-2280.








$1,000

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4PRITCHETT TRUCKING

NEEDS EXPERIENCED CLASS A DRIVERS
IN YOUR AREA FOR LOCAL HAULING.
GOOD PAY AND BENEFITS


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Employment Opportunities at the Boys &
Girls Club of Perry/Taylor County
Part time staff: job duties to be determined
on a needs basis by the Unit and Program
Director. Minimum qualification: High
school diploma and experience working
with youth. Salary is $6.15 per hour.
Openings at all locations.
Certified Teachers: Job duties include:
after school tutoring, creating and
implementing lesson plans, high yield
learning activities and other educational
requirements for club members. Minimum
qualifications include a bachelor's degree
and teacher's certification. Please inquire
about salary. Opening at all locations.
Educational Program Aide: job duties to
include but are not limited to working with
teachers to create and implement lesson
plans at one club site for the educational
portion of the club, high yield learning
activities, and reporting member statistics
and attendance. Minimum qualifications:
high school diploma, some college
preferred, experience working with youth..
Salary is $7.00 per hour. Openings at all
Il alioni -
Program Director at Steinhatchee Stingray
-Unit: job responsibilities include but not
limited to supervising staff and volunteers,.
creating; implementing, and evaluating
programs in all areas of the Club.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree
or related Boys & Girls Club or other youth
serving organizational experience.
Bachelor's degree may be substituted with
related -experience. Salary negotiable
depending on qualifications, 30-40 hours
per week. Please contact Lisa English at
850-838-2471 regarding this position only.
All Applicants must pass drug testing and
all FDLE background screening .
Boys & Girls Club is a positive place for
children. '
.7/13-7/22BGC
HeipWanted
Assistant to RV Park Director, Must be
computer literate, like out doors activities.
good personality, mature, Honest, good
pay, free housing. 584-3221.
7/13-7/22

Secretary Position
This 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
Swell wih others, organized. able ,to w0orkF
a rhig-, ir.sr -=iiualijrin ard be ,-uli-.
tasked Must be proficient in the following -
computer solrware Microsoft Word, Excel,
Publisher and Microsoft Outlook, Salary is
negotiable. Benefits include sick pay,
vacation time and holiday pay. Please
send resume and references to Secretary
Position, P.O. Box 892, Perry, FL 32348.
5/13tfCH


The District School Board of Taylor
County Head Start Program is accepting
applications for the following anticipated
vacancy.
Bus Aide (Steinhatchee)-4H/9M (Two
hours in the morning; two hours in the
afternoon.) Minimum qualifications-High
School Diploma or equivalent.
Interested applicants please contact
: Employment Connections, 584-7604. This
position is open to, school board
employees and the general public. The
Taylor County School Board adheres to a
drug free workplace policy. Drug testing
with a negative result is required. Head
Start employees must pass health
screening, fingerprinting, and background
check required by DCF for licensing
daycare workers. Closing date for this
position is July 22, 2005 at 12:00 Noon.
If reasonable ADA accommodations are
needed for the application process, please
notify our Personnel Director during the
application period at 850-838-2500.
7/15, 7/20

North State Title Services, Inc. is seeking
a full-time Closing Assistant for its Taylor
County Branch office located at 121 S.
Washington Street, Perry, FL. Good pay
and benefit.package offered. Send resume
Sto above address or fax Attn: Lana Logan
@850-223-1942.
7/20,7/22

SMature Woman to watch 2 kids & cook
meals, must have own transportation,
Monday-Friday, 7 A.M.-3:30 P.M., at our
home. Background check & References
required. For details please call, 584-8464.
7/13tf

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Loaders, Dump Trucks,
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Next,Class: Aug. 1 ;?
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Financial Assistance
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HIRING

Now accepting applications for store

managers for
Waco Food Stores
Salary based on experience. Great benefits.

Mail resume to Ware Oil, Inc.
2715 S. Byron Butler Pkwy., Perry, FL 32348 or
call David Burgess @ 850-584-6666 (ext. 14),



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Do you enjoy playing in the woods? How
would you like to work in the woods also?
The Florida Division of Forestry has a
Forest Ranger opportunity in Perry/Taylor
County. Forest Rangers primarily combat
forest wildland fires, assist other agencies
in all-risk emergencies, and help conserve
and manage Florida's forest resources.
Good pay and benefits. Must be a high
school graduate or equivalent and at least
18 years old, in good physical condition,
pass a medical exam, have a good driving
record, be a fast learner and take
directions well, Are you up to the
challenge? Applications must be
submitted online .at
peoplefirst.myolorida.com. If you. need
assistance to apply online, contact Taylor
Employment. Connections, .224 :.N.
Jefferson St;, Perry, FL 32347 or. call 1-
850-584-7604. An equal opportunity.
employer.,
7/15-7/22

Full-time route driver for Perry Wholesaler,
must have neat appearance & be
dependable, 5 1/2 day week, DFWP, call
352-231-0681 between 11AM-4PM.,
7/13-7/22
Help Wanted
Part Time, Commission Sales
Work at your own pace
Would help to have a general knowledge
of the construction industry
Send your contact information to:
AMSC
PO Box 731
Perry, F1 32348
7/13-7/22

LPN/RN Who Enjoys Assisting
Patients/Families
Responsible, accurate, self-starter sought
for our 2-10 pm shift, Lots of contact with
family members and visitors who want,
assistance with answers to questions and
to. provide, information. Should be
organized and good-communicator. Must
be able to work effectively within a team
-framework.. Smaller modern,' Skilled
Nursing Facility. Contact Lyn, Shine.
Lafeyette Health Care Center. 512 W,
SMain St., Mayo, FL. 386-294-3300.
7/13-7/22LHC

The Healthy Start Coaliilon of Jefferson.
Madison and Taylor Counties is seeking a
Projects Coordinator Position requires
knowledge of local community health
services and agencies, ability to
communicate clearly and concisely
through oral and written communication,
ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with Coalition
Membership staff, all providers and the
general public, ability to design, prepare
and deliver health education
presentations, and the ability to work
independently in local office or in the field
Requires reliable Iransponation, valid
driver s license good dnving record and
automobile insurance The ideal candidate
will have Bachelor's degree in social work.
social sciences education, health, or
social services relatedfield of sludies-and
a strong working knowledge of all
Microsoft Office functions Knowledge of
community relations public health issues.
maternal and child health, social work. or
marketing experience preferred
Experience in the community's social
services preferred; must reside in
Jefferson. Madison or Taylor Counties.
Base Salary $27,000 00. Submit Resume
to. Healthy Start, PO Box 568, Greenville,
SFL 32331 b July 30 2005.
j'i3 :.


WANTED--SEWING TEACHER to give
very well-mannered 9-year-old girl sewing
lessons Call 584-8563 please leave
message if no answer
LDtf

Wanted dead or alive, Junk cars, trucks.
tractors, etc. Will buy, sell & trade 4x4 &
truck pans S'M*A"S*H Towing, 386-688-
S3999 or 850-843-4227.
7/lidS
Want to buy lumber or logs, reasonable
priced, cedar, cherry, heart cypress, pecky
cypress. etc call 850-584-4374. ask for
SBo.
S6/15-7/25 ': .




STUMP GRINDING
Trees; + Branches + Tropical
Storm/Hurricane=Trouble. :
Tree Trimming,. Removal, licensed &.
insured Free Estimates, call John at (850)
584-2027.
7/1-7/29

A-2-Z Farm and Lawn Services
Harrowing, bush hog mowing, dirt leveling,
rake work and complete lawn services
Call 584-6737, leave message
4/1 fAZ


TREE CAPITAL

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584-CLEAN (2532)L

J.D.'s Tree Service and Lawn Care.
Licensed and insured. Free estimates. We
also grind stumps Call today 838-1280.
Firewood for sale.
tfJD .

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
SEstimate, call 850-223-1780 or 843-1941,
leave message. Commercial &
Residential.
6/15tfCS


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.
7/8-7/27
Complete Tree Service, give free
reasonable estimate, call 584-4055 or 584-
6464.
7/13-7/29
Lindsey Tractor Service
Lawn Service, bush hogging, land
clearing, drive ways, tree trimming,
hauling, food plots, debree removal, etc...
SCall 850-584-5193 or 850-838-4818
4/27tf
CARPET & VINYL
Installation and repairs done at a good
price. No overhead. Direct savings to you.
30 years, experience. 850-838-9050,
please leave a message.
11/3tfBR

Southern Siding & Remodeling, LLC.
Vinyl siding & soffit, wood rot, fascia,
decks, aluminum screen rooms, windows,
porches and more.
Jay Swindle
(850) 843-1731
Licensed & Insured
6/10-7/29

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

Unlimited Truck Service, Inc.
-3995 Charles Sadler Lane
Perry, FL 32347
24 HR SERVICE TRUCK
850-672-0920(cell) Bobby Rucker
850-223-2579 (off.) Owner/Operator
Master Mechanic & Mechanical Fabricator
: FOR
Heavy Duty Haulers, Heavy Duty
S : Equipment
Over 25 yrs of Experience and
Technology
7/1-7/29




rnorilE OF APPLIu Anicri FOR IA.x OEED
SlOilCE I', HEREBY GIVEN, that LLOYD
wOOD; Tre holder of the following:
cenrilicoe roa5 ried said certificate for a
tax deed to be issued thereon. The.
CeirirhcaOl rumoer ,nDd n c. oi f .
I'.uor.ce th description or the
C'opert/ anrd ie names in anicn iI was
o;.ses3ed ale follows
Cenricoae tio 8 'eoi of Issuance 1998
Oescriprion of Property Parcel rio
ROi .0900.) 0' i:.C40J
Commencing 01 mne Sou'jtheas Corner
Of mr In E ITJ 4or rre SW !d4 or Section 7
iovn~nlp JSObum' Ioange J' Eaor inence
run r.:1itrr I 6 5 feet thence run Weil
i -) 5 eet ifor a point of Degnnirng
Iner.ce jrn resr 50 leer trence run
Norn 'I degrees 10 minutes WeIs 1256
leer inence run rl.,rn 8. degree: East
50 ieer. Inence run South 7 degrees i0
mirnules East 134 9 feet to the poinr or
eginring
NIome In which assessed AARONJ M
DAvEPOR '
Said prorertv' being In the County of
.: iVIor Stlae of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be
redeemed according rto law the
pIODierl/ dCescrlDed IS sucn cenilicare
snah be Sold 1 to he nighesi Dl'idet at the
cournnou;e oDor on me 22na dao ol
Augus., 2005 o i 1 00 oclock a m.
Dated itns 18tn doy ia August. 2005
Annie Maoe Muipny
Clerk oi Clicuir Court
raOlo,'i ounr Florida
7,'20 '127 /,13. ,l0


I] rTHE CIRCIJU COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL
CIPCuli
Irj FriD FOR A ,.'LOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
P.ObAiE Diisioric
Ca:e lic, 05,416.CP
In Re Inr Esiotl or:
BARrNEt 0 FADGEii
Deceasea
lOIiCE C10 CPEDliORS
The. admrniniiraolln of nm eioate -,t
BAtrE O0 PADGETI aeceaoea whose
dote or d3earn a rJ l,,.embetr 3, 2.004
File Ilurnbe,i' 0.J i-c,.CF i's pending Irn ne
Cir.:.jl -,Cou io i,l icr Countj. Florlod
Proaote DilorIn rnme oaaiess of which Is
Pr.s OCince Bo 620 Perry Florlda'32348.
ir.e names ano addresses of the
peri:nai eoresenrioti'e and the'
personal representative's attorney are
set forth below.
,fl credii:,rs of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands :
,agaorst aeceaenris estate. on whom d
-cop', ol tn notice has Deen served,
:'must rile heir claims with this court
'i!iHtir IHE LAIEP OF 3 MOIrtHS AFIER
THE DAiE OF THE FiRSI PU.BLICATIONi OF
THIS nOilCE OR 30 DAYS AFIER IHE TIME
OF SE .'iCE OF A COP', OF THIS NOTICE
Oi iHEM
All other credlo0s or the cecedent and
corner persons noilng iolims or
derr-ima. ; o.soinsr decederlis esrare
mustu lie Ineir claims witrn Ir .s court
wiIHirI 3 I.OtJlHS AFTERR rHE DATE OF THE
Fil i FuBLiC AilN OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIh 1,:,r SO5 FILED WILL BE
FOREVERE BARRED
rt.OiWiiHSi AnDllG iHE ifi.IE PERIOD SET
FORiH ABOVE ANt' CLAIM FILED TWO (2)
YEARS OR MORE AFTER iHE DECEDENT'S
DAiE OF DEArH IS BARRED
rne dole ol irs t ublication of this noUce
is JULI 20. 2005 SM0iH. SMtiiH & MOORE
PArTOniE'rS At LAW PA
r.IICHAEL 5 SMIlTH
Anotny ioi Personal Representative
Florida Bar tNo 169621
P O Dro.-,er 570
Peri- Florao 32328
eiepnone (50) 584.382 .
Fo (i50 584-7148
CLARA SUE PADGEri
Personal Repoesenrorive
2560 E Ellson Road
Perry. Florldo 32347
7.20. 27

. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
the Boara of County.Commissioners of
Taylor County is requesting auallications
for an Attorney ar Law to represent tme
Tlylor County Planning and Zoning
Boara Ihe anorney must be a member
ol good standing witn the Floiloa Bar.
and be familiar wirn Ihe Taylor County
SComprenenslve Plan and tne lovior
Country Land Development Regulations
the retainer ona hourly rate will D
negotiated Arloinevs Interested are
reauested to present their written Interest
and aualllfcations to the county
Administrator. Mr. Wayne Buadvd
Humphrles Dy August i 2005 at 500
n l i in-irr i/ rl lr/ f I- EA, -AA,- 1


Offices, 201 E. Green Street, Perry,
Florida 32347. No foxes will be
accepted. After the qualifications are
reviewed, the Board of County
Commissioners will decide who to
interview at their meeting. Any questions
should be directed to the Board's
attorney, Conrad C. Bishop, Jr., Post
Office Box 167, Perry, Florida 32348,
(850) 584-6113.
7/13, 7/20

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July 15, 2005


Dear Taylor County Citizens:


The federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires that parents be notified if their child attends a Title I school that
does not make adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). In Taylor County, our Title I schools are Perry Primary, Taylor County
Elementary School, and Steinhatchee School. This letter is to serve notice to the community that our Title I schools did not
make AYP in the 04-05 school year.


Schools that receive funding under Title I, Part A, of the No Child Left Behind Act must meet 100% of the targets for
"Adequate Yearly Progress" (AYP) in each subject area. Although all three,schools had significant learning gains and
improved their AYP grading, they did not make the 100% requirement of federal AYP and have been identified as schools
"in need of improvement."


Perry Primary (PPS) and Taylor County Elementary School (TCES) satisfied 93% of its total targets. Only one target
area was missed. Target area missed for PPS and TCES schools:
,, Math--African American and Economically Disadvantaged students need improvement.


Steinhatchee School satisfied 93% of its total targets'. Only one target area was missed. Target area missed.for Steinhatchee
School:
SMath--White students need improvement.


Perry Primary, Taylor County Elementary School, and Steinhatchee School are quality schools, and we are working hard
.fr continuous improvement. PPS and TCES improved from 91% of targets met in 03-04 to a "93%" in 04-05. We
have made AYP in Reading for the past two years, and this year all subgroups met the Reading & Writing target
areas. Only Math missed the target,


Steinhatchee School improved from 90% of targets met in 03-04 to 93% in 04-05. Reading and Writing targets
were met. Only Math missed the target.


We currently have the following programs in place to help improve scores of all students in all subgroups:
Scientific-based research Reading program for all students. K-12;
Reading First program for K-3 students; ,
Intensive remediation for all students below grade level; -
Reading coaches;
After school academic services for low performing students;,

100% alignment of all academic curriculum to the Florida Sunshine State Standards;
Scientific-based research alternative instructional programs for struggling students;
*New FCAT correlated Math textbooks for all students beginning the 04-05 school year.
PPS and TCES will implement a new "School Within A School" curriculum for target students in 05-06.
* TCES and Steinhatchee will provide a minimum of 90 minutes of Reading and Math daily for all 3-8 students in 05-06.


The District Office also works for the continuous improvement of our school by providing model classrooms, assisting in
the development of a focused school improvement plan, providing high quality instructional materials, providing high
quality professional development for our teachers and staff, reading'coaches, and providing technical assistance as needed.


The District is required to offer parents "meaningful choice options" if their students attend a Title I school that has not
made AYP. The Taylor County School District has carefully considered meaningful options, and the following will be
offered for the 05-06 school year.


Student will continue to participate in the academic program he/she is currently enrolled in;

Student will participate in a Supplemental Education Services after-school tutoring program;
Student will participate in a "School Within A School" alternate curriculum program, as recommended by the school's
administration.


*Parents are not required to make any changes at all, if they do not wish to.


-.According to NCLB guidelines, the District is required to prioritize students based on (1) lowest academic performance
and (b) free and reduced lunch status when delivering these services. Therefore, parents are advised that first priority
must be given to the lowest performing students from disadvantaged backgrounds.


To further assist you with this decision, the Taylor County School District will hold a public informational meeting so that
parents have the opportunity to ask questions in order to further decide what these changes really mean for you and your
child. The meeting will be held Thursday, July 28, at Taylor County Elementary, at7:00 p.m., in the Media Center.


Please call.your child's school or the District Office @ 838-2541 if you need to discuss your child's educational options in
more detail. You and your child are important to us, and we want to help you make the best decision for your child. The
Taylor County School District is committed to providing every student with the highest quality education possible. Working
together, we can ensure that all students succeed at the highest levels.

Respectfully,
Oscar M. Howard, Jr. -
Superintendent of Schools


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Letters to the Editor



'Cheap coal' may be 'too expensive'


Dear Editor:
IClean energy, good jobs, a
peaceful life, dreams for future
geiierations for our children and
tKi:yet- unborn: this is what we're
as-ing for--a few are fighting for.
*-Why don't we just throw: in the
sponge and say, "forget it!"
:-We're being called "activists"--
even extremists-for all our efforts.
I'.admit, I'm discouraged. I may
b-&ean "activist"; I don't know. I
dbn't stop to analyze myself. I try
t. fight for what I think is right,
fkr good causes. One thing for
ce tain: I'm not an extremist--I
wouldn't hurt a fly.

Perry Optim
: I
Dear Editor:
E:I would like to recognize the
-Firry Optimist Club for their
.continued support and significant
contribution for literacy at
Steinhatchee School. With their
assistance it is now possible for
our students to use technology to
enhance and sustain their learning
ti. read. The software we
:purchased is high in educational
content, yet interesting enough to
-motivate students to want to read.
-The result will be that every child


Only 5 pa
Dear Editor:
_-:Our employer sent us for "up-
fraining" to the Small Business
Customer Service Workshop,
--presented by Ms. Gaylei Lee and
The Chamber of Commerce. Other
Than the employees of the
h--e-amber, there were five
participants from what we believed
-Io be two companies.
'We, first of all, would like to
_hank Dawn Taylor of the chamber
:anrd Ms. Lee for bringing this
-community such -a wonderful
..workshop. There were many
-hings shared during the workshop
- -that we have immediately put into
_:place at our place of business.


I don't understand Taylor
County. I, myself, feel we're
being "dumped on." The chamber
pot is ours to have and to hold.
Others are just going along with
the tide, their heads in the sand--
don't care if we're swept out to
sea.
First, it was missiles, bombs
on our coast, then pipeline all the
waste in the Gulf, and rivers.
Now, a coal-burning plant with
terrible health hazards. Offshore
drilling is also in the picture.
They've found a "loop hole" of gas
prices; they're looking at all of
Florida and most of the south up

ists thanked

will achieve success, develop
academic self-confidence and thus
no child will be left behind.
Reading is the most powerful
skill a child can learn. The Perry
Optimist Club continues to assist
and influence the reading success
of Steinhatchee School and for
that our students and staff thank
you!
Sincerely,
Kathy Jester
Reading Coach
Steinhatchee School


Srticipated
Secondly, we were amazed, that
there were only five participants!
This was a great workshop and
more of Taylor County's small
businesses, as well' as large
businesses including governmental
offices, should have participated.
We are not saying that there is bad
customer service in our county,
we're just saying that the
workshop was that motivating to
us, that more people could have
enjoyed it.
Sincerely,
Terry Francis
Sherra Sadler
Brandy Sheppard


to the Atlantic. We can't let these
things happen. It will destroy us!
Oh, they do paint a "pretty
picture," but look behind the
frame. I get the feeling we've
been had. We have no choice in
the matter.
I listened intently as more than
250 gathered at City Hall on the
evening on July 6 in Tallahassee
It was a public hearing on whether
Tallahassee should invest
$300,000 into the coal-burning
plant in Perry. It would bring
Leon County help with their
utility bills. But, they can and
will go ahead without them.
Great! They are worried that they
are too close to the pollution.
Yes, a small group from Perry and
I listened ahd mingled with the
experts, environmentalists,
naturalists, doctors, professors and
educated "brains" on the matter.
I've come to the conclusion, why
didn't Taylor County "just say no"
to begin with? Why should we

have to be dragged through this
mess repeatedly?
We cannot afford anymore
pollution. It will change our
whole way of life. There are no


dividends. It will give us
enormous health bills, especially
to the unborn, the young and the
old. We are talking respiratory,
lung, heart disease, liver disease,
brain damage and deformities.
Enough?
Remember this, when we
cannot breathe the air, drink the
water, eat the food, then what is
life? What kind of life do we
have?
Concerning the
environmentalists, there were
some good suggestions other than
coal burning. We have
tremendous wind power in Florida.
Solar power and others could work
out and they must work on. We
understand coal power is cheap but
very dirty and creates many
problems, so cheap may be a lot
more expensive than meets the
eye. It may be impossible to
clean up the mess.
So let's not jump into
something we cannot correct.
Do "We the People" vote on' it?
Or do I go to the top and work
down? I, for one, want to know?
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Sadler


Lights need repairs


on downtown streets


Dear Editor:
With all the hoop-la about
MainStreet Perry, and all the press
around the streetscape.project (new
street lights, etc.), I was just
wondering why most of the new


street lights have been allowed to
go out without being repaired.
As of July 8, there were only a
few burning.
Just wondeffi-g,
Lloyd Spradley


Stoyers encourage


youth to audition


CONTINENTALS
Continued from page 1
"I'm thinking about it," she
says with a quiet confidence.
"About three of my friends are
interested too," she added.
The Stoyers returned to Perry
five years ago, having lived for'
three years in Wewelsfleth,
Germany. They speak fluent
German and to maintain their
command of the language, set
aside times where only German is
spoken. "We take the children
back to Germany every year and a
half," said Zoe who has home-


schooled both Ciera and her
younger sister, Ashton, since their
return, complemented by piano
lessons, dance classes and church
activities. Husband/father Karl
completes the family dynamic and
supports "his girls" in all
endeavors.
Would they encourage you to
come see the Continentals perform
tonight? Absolutely.
And would they encourage you
to audition for the Continentals
tonight? Absolutely.
"It's a great opportunity," they
said, almost in unison, with
feeling, drama and passion.


Every addict: somebody's child


'GIVING UP?
Continued from page 3
-hopeless and useless. I thought the
world would be better off without
.me. I returned to God one day,
.repented for trying to fix
everything for everybody, and
:,: surrendered myself and my children
-iGod. My arms are too short to
,:box with God. I have no power to
change anyone, but God is
mightyhy and with him all things
jfe possible.
:7TFor those people who are


looking down and pulling down,
remember that there but for the
sake of God could be: us out there.
The person we refer to as just a
crackheadd" or a "drunk" or
"addict", is somebody's child,
somebody's parent, somebody's
friend who got lost out there and
has given up. It-is never too late.
God loves you and I so much he
gave his only son that we might
live. It is my prayer that someone
will be inspired by just knowing
that God cares so much for us all.
Jeanette G. Flowers


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Amvets Post 20, ladies auxilliary
and Sons of AMVETS meet 3rd
Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at 2499
Woods Creek Road.
American Legion, Steinhatchee
Post 291, fourth Tues. 8 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are
held Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
(closed), 8 p.m., at Heritage House on
Washington Street, across from public
'library; and another AA group who meets
Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays
at Serenity House, located at 1260 Hwy.
98 West, across from the BP station at 8
p.m.
AL-ANON, St. James Episcopal
Church (in library), Wednesdays 12 noon
to 1 p.m.; 584-2146. Thursday at 6:30
for beginners meeting with regular
meeting at 7 p.m.
The Way: Christ centered recovery
group, meets on Fridays at 7 p.m. at
Serenity House on Hwy., 98 W., across
from BP Station. Open to alcoholics,
addicts, family members and friends.
AARP: last Wed., 10 a.m. at First
Baptist Church.
Airport Advisory Commission. 4th
Monday, 12 noon, Perry-Foley Airport.
American Legion Post #96 1st
Tues., 7 p.m., American Legion Hall,
Center Street.
Big Bend Hospice Advisory
Council: 4th Tues., noon, 107 East
Green Street.
Chamber of Commerce: third Thurs.,
8 a.m., chamber board room,
City Council: 2nd and 4tb 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 annee
Diabetes classes every Tuesday 2
p.m., Doctors' Memorial Hospital.
FAMU Alumni Chapter, second
SMon., 7 p.m., Jerkins Center.
Perry Masonic Lodge 123, meeis
first and third Monday nights, 7:30 p.m
Girl Scouts Service Unit: first Thurs
6:30 p.m. Scout Hut.
Healthy Start Coalition: fourth Mon
9 a.m., Taylor County School Distrii
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 Capliil
Hall.
Juvenile Justice Council: third
Thurs., 9 a.m., at Juvenile Justice Offr:e
1719 S. Jefferson.
Taylor Coastal Communities
Association meets each 2nd Tuesday cr
month, 7 p.m. at the Keaton' Beach HOI
Dog Stand..
Kiwanis Club: Wednesdays, noon
Joyce's MainStreet Cafe.
La Leche League International: 2nd
Wed., 10:30 a.m., Taylor County Pubti
Library.
Lady Elks: second Thurs., 8 p m
Elks Lodge.
Main Street Perry: First Monday ot
each month, .Perry/Taylor Counlv
Chamber of Commerce at noon.
Mothers of Pre-Schoolers: first adi-
third Fri. Call 584-3826.
Muskogee Creek Indian Nation: 2rd
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 irn' '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., 10
a.m.
Perry Elks Lodge: Tues,, 8 p.m.
Perry. Lodge #187: 1st, 3rd Wed., 7
p.m., Masonic Hall,
Perry Lodge 123, F&AM, first and
third Monday nights, 7:30 p.m.
Perry Woman's Club 2nd Wed.,
Soon (Sept. May; subject to change).
Perry Shrine Club: 4th Thurs., 7 p.m.:
(club house on Courtney Road)
Planning Board: 1st Thurs., 6 p.m.
Courthouse annex (old post office).
Republican Party of Taylor County:
Second Thursday of every month at 315
N. Quincy Street.. E-mail Tommie
Stanaland at tstanaland@yahoo.com or
call 584-8815.
Rotary Club: Tues., noon at Joyce'se
Main Street Cafe.
School Board: 1st and 3rd Tues., 7
p.,m.
SHARE distribution: 4th Sat, 10 a.m.

Social Security: representatives, 2nd
Tues.,'8:30 a.m..to 12 noon, courthouse
annex.
Sons of Confederate Veterans
meets fourth Tuesday at VFW Post on
.Center Street, 7 p.m. For details, 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 ,pm: at the
Golden Corral. Call 584-9656 or 584-
3617.
Taylor.Development Council: 2nd
Wed. 4 p.m., at Chamber.
Taylor County Development
Authority: 2nd Mon., 5 p.m. at Chamber.
Taylor County Historical Society:
3rd Mon., 7 p.m. Historical Society


building.
Taylor County Horseman's
Association Horse Show: 2nd Sat., 10
am. Arena located on Bishop Blvd.
Vogue XIII: first Mon.,7:30 p.m. (Call
584-2404
VFW Post #9225: 2nd Tues., 7 p.m.
(American Legion building).


Community


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K-9 or canine?
Officers from the Taylor
County K-9 unit appeared at
the Taylor County Public
Library Tuesday, July 19.
Canine Jeremiah wowed the
children with his special
investigative skills, led by
his trainer and partner,
Dep. Harper Gibson. The
2005 Florida Library Youth
Program wraps up for the
summer with a musical and
storytelling performance by
One Heart. Sam and Sallie
Worley will play, sing and
entertain at the library on
Thursday, July 28,
beginning at 3 p.m. For
more information, please
visit the library at 403 N.
Washington Street or call
838-3512.


Portable generators:


Know what's right, wrong


With seven to nine hurricanes
predicted for the current season -
including two or three that will hit
the United States sales of
portable generators are rising fast,
and so are the safety. concerns
about using then.
University of Florida extension
safety experts say common
mistakes include operating
generators in closed spaces
without. proper ventilation,
overloading them with too many
appliances and plugging or wiring
them directly into house electrical
systems.
"First, if you're going to buy a
generator, don't wait until the last
minute," said Julie England, a
Lake County extension agent with
UF's'Institute of Food and
Agricultural; Sciences, or
UF/IFAS. "Buying before demand
peaks will save money."
Before you buy, determine your
power needs. She said some
people think a generator will
provide enough power to run
everything in the house. An
average household needs 3,000 to
5,000 watts to provide enough
energy for basic needs such as
lighting, cooking, refrigeration
and' pumping water.
Calculate the wattage needed for
additional appliances that are
convenient but not essential for
day-to-day living. Then find the
right combination of power and
price to fit your needs. Most
generators in this wattage range
sell for $400 to $700.
"When you determine how
many watts of generating capacity
you will need, calculate running'
watts and starting watts," England
said. "Starting watts are the extra
power needed to start the
appliance, and they are usually at
least twice the amount needed to
operate the appliance. Add the
running and starting watts to get
the total 'wattage that will be
needed overloading your


generator .can damage the
appliances and generator."
England said it's important to
start the generator without the
.appliances plugged in. Start by
plugging in the most necessary
appliance and the one that
consumes the highest wattage.
Add other appliances one at time,
allowing the generator to stabilize
as each one is added. Stay under
the wattage 'rating, and do not
operate the generator at maximum
wattage for more than 30 minutes.

S"Never plug a generator into a
household outlet," England said.
"This may cause a problem known
as back feeding, sending a surge of
power through the lines that can
injure or kill power workers or
your neighbors. When your
electric utility restores the power,
the resulting power could damage
your generator."
She said the only way to hook
up a generator to house wiring is
with a transfer switch installed by
a licensed electrician. This may
require a permit from the local
electric utility provider.
Carol Lehtola, an associate
professor and safety expert at
UF/IFAS in Gainesville, said
portable generators should be
operated in a safe, secure, well-


ventilated place. "Generators give
off dangerous carbon monoxide
(CO) gas that cannot be seen or
smelled. Do not place generators
near doors, windows, ventilation
intakes or any other place that lets
gas into your home."
Generators should be at least
five feet from buildings or
anything that might catch fire.
Protect the.generator from rain by
placing it under a roof or canopy.
Keep children away from the
generator, and keep it out of view
to prevent theft.
"Be courteous to your
neighbors," Lehtla, said. "A
,generator can be very noisy, so try
to place it in an area that's as far
away from other homes as
possible. Make sure fumes from
the generator don't enter their
homes."

Lehtola said it's important to
read the owner's manual before
starting the generator for the first
time. "Don't wait until you need
the generator before using it. Start
your generator every month to
help maintain the engine and
recharge the.battery. If you wait
until there is a power failure to
start the generator, it may not start
or run properly."


New banners displayed


A stroll down the streets of
. Perry will soon mean a chance to
learn more about the community
for both residents and visitors
alike. Perry and CGI
Communications, Inc., of
Rochester, N.Y. have joined forces
to promote community spirit and
pride and the best news is the
streetscape enhancements come
with the opportunity for Perry
businesses to participate as well.
Why a recommended stroll down


the streets of Perry? In your
travels, you will see many
decorative banners displayed from
light poles, carefully crafted with
designs chosen ard designed by.
Perry. As displayed, each of these
banners is sponsored by a
participating business within the
community. The design and
installation process usually takes
about, six months. CGI has done
similar projects in some 500
communities nationwide.


COMMUNI,,.


The Commission on Colleges
of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS)
reaffirmed the accreditation of
North Florida Community
College at its June meeting.
NFCC is reviewed every ten years
by the commission in order to
maintain its accreditation to award
the associate degree.
This was the first SACS
reaffirmation process for President
Morris G. Steen Jr., who said, "It
is a tribute to the quality of work
and focus of our faculty and staff,
most of whom have had very little
experience with the reaffirmation
process.
"Reaffirmation of our
accreditation is the bedrock of all
that we do here at NFCC."
"The reaffirmation of
accreditation is testimony to the
great work being done each day by,
the faculty and staff of NFCC.
Increased enrollments, the addition
of the Associate degree in nursing,
and the reaffirmation of: our
accreditation are important
indicators of the good things
happening at the college. The
challenge ahead is to continue the
focus on quality necessary to
move NFCC to even greater
heights," said Vice Presiden't
Doug. Brown. Brown lead the


campus initiative for
reaffirmation.
The Commission on Colleges
of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools is the
recognized regional accrediting
body in the eleven U.S. Southern
states, including Florida, for
institutions of higher education
that award associate, baccalaureate,
master's or doctoral degrees.
To gain or maintain
accreditation with the
Commission on Colleges, an
institution must comply with the
standards contained, in the
Principles of Accreditation:
Foundations for Quality
Enhancement and with the policies
and procedures of the Commission
on Colleges.


CPT offered
North Florida Community
College will conduct College
Placement Tests on computers
every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and
1:30 p.m. in the NFCC Technical
Center on the Madison campus.
Persons taking the tests will be
required ,to register in NFCC
Student Services 24 hours before
testing. For more information,
please call (850) 973-9451.


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From Hurricane Dennis


Report damages to


FEMA immediately
2J Taylor County Emergency Management urges local residents to report
S...any damages to your home or property as a result of Hurricane Dennis to
z FEMA immediately.
"Officials are currently in Taylor County, assessing property of those
who have filed reports," Emergency Management Director Brianne Hover
said.
To file a report with FEMA, call (800) 621-3362 or visit
www.fema.gov and file electronically.
For more information, contact the emergency management office at
838-3575.


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Letters to the Editor

Elaming pean ends silence on local issues


Dear Editor:
My flaming pen has been quiet
for a long time. That is not to say
the flaming pen did not have fuel,
by the gallons,'in order to place the
flaming pen in action with letters to
the editor. But life has a way of
quieting a flaming pen even when
the call to action is ever present.
But, I needed to set the flaming
pen to paper once more. But this
time it is to propel people to action
against the coal plant. Maybe to
discuss alternatives as solar energy.
Our elected officials are always
eager to jump on a bandwagon.
Even if they are only grabbing the
last hairs on the horse's tail. They
still grab hold'and pretend it is in
Jour best. interest. But, let me
:remind you and them that %%hen
you get too close to the back end of
a horse you get unexpected stuff.
Now to the point of my flaming
,pen letter about the proposed coal
plant., '
1 The people of Tallahassee voted
years ago to stop coal generated
fuel in their county. Optimal
words: their county.
They are again voting--fof or
against coal generated fuel--but
this time they are voting about the
future of Taylor County and the
future of Wakulla, Jefferson and


Taco


other counties along the coast.
Doesn't that sound a little like.
England taxing the American
Colonies without representation?
Why is Tallahassee voting on our
future--our health? Because they
voted to keep coal fuel plants out
of the county. That is why.
The coal generating company
officials report they have a new
process to prevent pollution and
prevent health risk. Would we like
to take a survey of those people in.
Appalachia who are digging the
coal from deep in the earth. Let us
ask them how many have black
lung disease. How many have died
of Black Lung disease? Maybe
they don't think about black lung
disease because they are too busy


trying to earn a few dollars to put
food on their table. But, they are
the working poor of Appalachia -
damn the consequences they have
to earn a living too.
Let us pit these issues into
perspective in Taylor County.
JOBS: Damn the consequences
Taylor County is the working poor
and the plant will put 150 jobs in
Taylor County. In Taylor County
are the optimal words,
One hundred-fifty jobs in Taylor
County for SALE for the price of
coal generated electricity for
Tallahassee-not Taylor County. ,
Has the coal generated electric
company guaranteed all 150 jobs
Please see page 3


Hurricane help appreciated


Dear Editor:
I'd like to take thisopportunity to
thank contractor Mike Lynn for the
help he gave us after Hurricane,
Dennis. he did not hesitate to offer
his assistance when we called to
ask for his help.
He took two of his employees
and a piece of construction
equipment off of a job that they


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Wednesday, July 27, 2005
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Were working on to help us,
Both my husband and I ate
grateful for the generosity that was
shown to is in a time of need.
Thank you,
Sandra and Joe Hatcher

Jamboree

gives thanks
Dear Editor:
I wouldlike to thank the people
of Taylor County, Monticello,
Valdosta and surrounding areas for
coming out and supporting our
Jamboree that was held Saturday,
July 16, With the local people
coming out to help support us, we
can continue to have the Jamboree
which is a place the whole family
can come and have a good time.,
I would' like to thank. the Line
Dance Class for' all their help,
support and hard work learning the
dances.
SAlso I would like to thank the
following people for their
donations and support: Michelle at
Michelle's Bull Pen, Marshall and
Sue Hicks, Mr. andd Mrs. Bill
Brynes, Toni Singletary, Pat Head
and Hazel Sheffield.
A very special thank you to
Carol Fondo, Older American Acts
coordinator, for going above and
beyond her line of duty to rescue
us when no one else would. You
have, always been, there and I
appreciate it.
Thank you,
Taylor County Music Jamboree
Ronnie and Belinda Wright and
B. C. Brown


B-2 Taco Times July 27, 2005


Chamber board calls for power

plant to locate in Taylor County


Dear Editor:
On July 14, the Board of
Directors of the Perry-Taylor
County Chamber of Commerte
adopted a resolution encouraging
the North Florida Power Project
consortium -to "consider Taylor
County as a potential host
community for a new electrical
generating facility." The language
of the resolution is being printed
and distributed by the chamber so
that the public can consider the
board's view of this important


public issue.
The chamber board's goals are
for Taylor County to be placed at
the top of a short list of potential
sites to be evaluated for the
proposed power plant and for the
facility to eventually be'built in the
county if necessary approvals can
be obtained from regulatory
agencies.
The board believes the facility
within Taylor County will be good
for local-workers seeking stable,
well-paying careers, good for the


local economy, and generally good
for consumers of electrical power
throughout the region.
Chamber board members are
convinced that regulatory and
technological advances in recent
years ensure modem coal-fueled
generating plants are protective of
the environment. Certainly there
,are well-intentioned critics that
disagree and contend no fossil
should be burned to generate
,. Please see page 3.


Midweek Muddle


Shell shocked


By SUSAN H. LINCOLN

The temperature was eyeing 100 harm," I explained. "It was just a
degrees and the lines through U.S. mistake--I had no idea it was in the
Customs were as long as the building case."
which housed them, but we had plenty "Sit right here," she said, motioning
of time before boarding our 3 p.m. me to the side. "I've got to call an LEO.
plane which would take us from Nassau, "What's an LEO?" I asked, wondering if
Bahamas, to Atlanta, Ga., and then to I should just open the shell, ingest its
Tallahassee. contents and light a match.
We had no fruit to declare, no animals, "A law enforcement officer," she said.
no foreign soil. We had placed our It's a wonder that shell didn't explode
manicure scissors inside the luggage we by means of spontaneous combustion,
would check, according to the rules of for I was having a hot flash that would
flight since the horrors of 9/11. rival all others.
We each had a suitcase, although the The daughter--worried about me,
ownership of items from one to the worried about the boys, worried about
other had been blurred in the fury of: our future, or whether we had one--held
packing to return home. All the wet up one side of the building while the
bathingsuits had been added to the husband and son tried to be
son's suitcase because he had nothing cooperative. I was sitting, as I had been
but dirty clothes anyway. told, and thinking bad thoughts.
The husband's binoculars, which he I had personally packed every item in
added to his suitcase as. an three of the suitcases--except for those
afterthought, ended up in mine when binoculars.
the souvernirs took up more space than For the next 20 minutes of my life,
we had planned. there was a parade of officers in British
Our birth certificates were certified regalia--examining the shell. I think
and had raised, official stamps. We had they would have been happier if it had
photo i.d.'s and boarding passes. been cocaine or something they
An airport worker shuttled the recognized.
daughter's suitcase onto the conveyor When the LEO arrived, I did the
belt for outgoing Delta flights, and then dishonorable thing and pointed directly
motioned for the other three of us to at the husband. "The binoculars are
step aside for a random search. I think his," said I.
we look suspiciously normal. Then I decided to look casual, and I
I rolled my eyes, realizing I'm always painted my fingernails while I sat with
happy for them to search someone else, the lady officials and exchanged
but not too happy to be the subject of niceties. I eyed the cock: 45 minutes to
the hunt. "Is this book about a dog?" take-off.
the female officer asked the son, and he "It's fine, I'm sure," said one, probably
said "Yes, ma'am." She pushed his wishing she had been the examiner to
luggage aside. The husband had our 'find the shotgun shell. I believe she
large suitcase which workers rifled would have thrown it in the trash and
through with very little regard for my moved on.
Ingenious packing methods. "You can, While I sat, the husband answered 500
step aside," said the woman with the questions, showed his hunting license,
British accent. his Kiwanis membership, his movie
Since I look like I teach Sunday School, rental card, gave out his Social Security
I expected her to wave me on through, number, his driver's license number and
but she sniffed my shampoo bottle, promised never, oh never, to travel with
sifted through all my underwear and a 20-gauge shotgun shell for the rest of
opened the binocular case. his natural life. I couldn't help but think
Out fell a 20-gauge shotgun shell. that in Taylor County, you could go to
Down fell my 20-gauge heart. Christmas Eve Mass with a shotgun
"What is this?" asked the short, dark- shell in your pocket and nobody would
skinned woman who had eyes like drop a candle.
Cruella deVille. "I'm sorry," said the son, to one of the
I was careful not to use the word officers-in-charge. "It's mine. I didn't
"gun." know it was in there, and I didn't know
"It's a shell," I said, and she looked he was bringing the binoculars." He,
annoyed that I might be toying with her too, remembered that jail in the fort at
because it obviously wasn't like any the top of the hill.
shell you'd find on a beach in her Finally, the biggest, -baddest Customs
country. officer in the whole Commonwealth of
"What's it for?" she asked again, the Bahamas showed up with braided
"It goes in a... gun," I said, trying to be cords on his sleeves and official badges
pleasant and forthcoming, although all I all over his shirt. I feared the worst.
could picture was the prison we had He was quiet as he rolled the shell in
toured in the old fort at the top of the his fingers. He looked at it intently and
hill. said, "Hmm, you won't blow much away
"What's it doing in there?" I asked the with this."
husband with daggers in my eyes. He took the shell, released the
"What's it doing in there?" he said, husband, patted the boy, loaded my
repeating the question to the son who luggage and bid me adieu. Don't worry,
owns a 20-gauge shotgun. be happy.
"Uh, that's mine," said the son, in his Without CPR, I began breathing on my
truest Taylor County accent. "We use own again. I even began talking to my
those binoculars hunting and that's the family and liking them (however
last time I had them; I probably just slightly) again.
dropped a shell in there. It's my fault." I did not, however, want to laugh
She didn't care. about it then.
"We don't have the gun which shoots I do not want to laugh about it now.
this shell," I explained to the woman But I may be able to laugh about it
who had obviously never seen such tomorrow, mon.
ammunition. "So it can do no one We be jamming then.


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Letters to the Editor



15U All-Stars appreciate 'tremendous support'


Dear Editor:
The Perry 15U All Stars 2005
won the Babe Ruth District
Championship in Wakulla and
Then went on,to place 2nd at the.
Florida Babe. Ruth 15U State
Tournament in Jacksonville. It
could not have been done without
the tremendous support and
generous contributions of family,
friends and the community.'
We would like. to thank the,
following for their support of our
team: City of Perry Recreation
Department. Cit\ Council" of:
Perry,: Perry Newspapers, Joe &
Peggy Grantham, Sisters'
Mercantile & Tea Room, Debbie's,
Jewels, United Welding Services,
Pouncey's Restaurant, Ragans Ace


FLAMING PEN
Continued from page 2


will.be filled by people who live
in Taylor County. No.
Gas: Can the working poor or
unemployed afford gas to get to
the new proposed plant? Based on
the 10 cent price gouging jump 2
..days before the hurricane was to
'hit Florida, I think not Because
the car/truck must be maintained&
and gas needed to put in the tank.
After the 10 cent jump making the
gas $2.34 a gallon if you have a
job that pays $5.35 an hour you
must subtract all gas from the
hourly wage.
County for sale: How. far from
Down town Perry %ill the
proposed plant be located? Is it the
same land Alford wanted to buy.
and sell for a bombing range? At
this rate we might as %well hang a
sign out saying we are the

,-


'Debate wi

decent res

CHAMBER
Continued from page 2


Hardware, Boland Timber, Golden
Leaf Plantation, Timberland Ford,
Doctors' Memorial Hospital,
Optimist Club of Perry, Badcock
& More Home Furnishings,
Swann Insurance, Burns Funeral
Home, Sheffield. & Sheffield
Realty, Joyce's Main Street Cafe,
Cashway Building Products,.
Citizens Bank of Perry, The Fair
Store, Cald% ell Bankers & Reahl\.
,Perry Pepsi Bottling Group,
Energy Technical.Systems, Inc.,
Nature Coast Eye Care Institute,
Crews Marine, Flint Equipment
Company, Kim Young, Donna
Gilbreath, Kim Allbritton, Debbie
Hall, Mike & Debbie Knowles,
Ratliff Surveyors, T & R Marine,
GT Com Telecommunications.


dumping ground for anything
Seerybody else doesn't want in
their backyard. As the saying
goes: Here's your sign!' .
River: What river is the: coal.
generated plant going to pollute'?
Will this pollution destroy the
oyster beds and fishing from that
location? Or other fragile
ecosystems.
Electricity: The coal generated
electric company has not said one
thing about supplying cheaper'
electricity to Taylor County. That
; means that the small number of
the: 150 jobs' asserted to be .
available will be the only so called
benefit to Taylor County Gie
me a break.
Taxes: The coal generated
company said it did not have to
pa5 taxes. If that be so, then all
the land now taxed will be
removed from the tax base. That is
another negative for Taylor
County. Is Tallahassee going to
make up the difference in our lost
tax base? No. of course not.


th So far the negatives outweigh
h the positives in this picture.

p t Leon County voting to destroy
our count' for their o%%n personal
*: ._ ( .' .* ';,_ ,- ," .. ,
ga in. ....
Pat Cook


electricity. Their arguments so far
are not compelling--still.
dissenting voices need to be heard.
Siting a major industrial facility
can be controversial. It does not
have to be divisive. Both
proponents and opponents of the
proposed generating facility have
begun to place their cards face-up
on me table and that is good.
Let us debate the issues with a
decent respect for differing
opinions. However the debate
ends, we will all still live in the
same community and we will need
to work together going forward.
Sincerely,
Mark Southerland
Chairman, Chamber of Commerce


Dr. Lamar Morgan, Dr. Daniel
Snead, Andrews Drugs, Danny &
Patricia Glover, Madison County
'Farm Bureau Insurance, Keaton
Beach Marina & Motel, Fiddler's
Restaurant, Hampton Irin of Perry,
Goodman's Bar-B-Que, Wal-Mart
of Perry, Burger King, Thomas
Chevrolet, Dennis Locksmith,'
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church,
J.T. Woods, Frucon Engineers &
Contractors, Gina & Mike Mincy,
Martha. Swindle, Frith Abstract &
Title ,Coi, Lily Carter, Lonnie
Feaeie,, Marshall Health &
Rehabilitation, Oscar Howard,
Cribb's, & Sons, Inc., Perry
Chiropractic Clinic, Chaparral
Steak House, Inc., Earline Neeley;
SAnnie Laura White, Avasar, Tree
Capital Credit' Union. Chester
Fried Chicken-Hw\v-98, Buckeye
Florida, Johnny' & ',Karen
Hankersohii, Florida-Georgia
Mulch, Sunrise Stitches, Winn-
Dixie-Jeff Myers, Taylor County
Sheriff's Department. 'K-Mart-
Evelyn Day, A Complete Salon-
Holly Ward, Bishop..Law Firm,
Frank Russell, Jin Jin's
Restaurant. Photos & Frames,
Frank Turner Produce: Stand,
Taylor Correctional Institution
Employees Club, Jim Tedder State
Farm Insurance, :Ray & Leah
.Kellerman, and Ryan's Custom
Truck Accessories Plus., ,
Raffle Ticket WVinners: United
Welding. DiamondPlate Toolbo\-
Tonya Holton; Sisters' Mercantile



Soccer thanks given
Dear Editor:
The 2005 Taylor Soccer Boys
Traveling Team would like to
thank all who helped us
accomplish our goals this past
season.We extend our appreciation
to the following for their
donations: Bob Schramm, Kiddie
College, Gregory Heating & Air.
JoeN Reynolds, Optimist Club,
TNT Marine, His, Hers & Ours
Salon, Dr. Miles Nelson. A
Complete Salon. Genesis Health
SClub. Pepsi and Tom's Foo~ls; S
Taylor Soccer Parents,: Players


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Without all of the support and
contributions from these and
others who bought raffle tickets,.
made donations, and gave freely to
allow us to go to state and'
represent our community; we are
forever grateful and thankful.
Again, thank you for supporting
youth sports in Perry and Ta lor
County.
2005 Perr' Babe Ruth 15U
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Writer encourages action

'Progress' knocking at door?


Dear Editor:
It seems the only "Letters to the
Editor" published are from one
particular writer who is not just an
activist, but: an extremist.. She
would rather see Perry remain in
the 19th century and has no
appreciation for the word,
"progress."
In Miami, there is a large power
plant surrounded :by $350,000-
$500,000 hdmes. The channel
into the plant has some of the best
fishing in the area--from the shore,
you don't even need a boat.
Who is fighting to keep us free
from terror? Many of the pilots
trained at Eglin. I have two in my
own family. This writer doesn't'
want a missile or bomb site for
practice.
We are paying high gas prices.
Offshore drilling is. clean aind
would help lower those gas prices:


Oh yes, you can mingle with
the so-called experts,
environmentalists, naturalists, etc.
These people will tell you
anything.
What has Buckeye done to
rivers, etc., in the area? It's called
pollution. What is the stench in
the air? Pollution. But remember
one thing: without Buckeye, there
would be no jobs and the many
retirees here in Perry.
We--I mean the whole state of
Florida--are in more danger if we
have just one of the nuclear pwer
plants in this state attacked by
terrorists.
We have low employment in
this area. A power plant would
give us jobs.
Wake up! "Progress" is
knocking at our door. Go for it!
Sincerely,
Anita Baker


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Semi Retired Gentleman looking for work. :,
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5400 call Tom at 223-3179.
7/20 7/29


2003 Chevrolet Avalanche, still under
factory warranty (30.000 miles) One
owner, garaged and well marniained
equipped with Z66 road package. a/c, ps.
pb. pw, door locks, remote entry. lilt wheel
cruise, AM/FM/CD. On Star. parking
sensors. ABS. step tubes stainlessl
lowing package, alloy wheels, etc While
with tan cloth interior, black wheel
holdings and chrome Irim. Asking $20,800
(retail is $24 735) Call, 584.7883.
7/15ff

2002 Mid Size Chevy SUV 4 door. white
w/sliver clading fold down rear seals.
automatic. pw door & windows. keyless
entry, perfect condition, 42K miles.
luggage rack, c d player, power mode for
on road driving, $12 500 o b.o, call 584.
8111 or 223-392 7
7/27tSV

1984 Ford F250. Flatbed. tool boxes, runs
needs tic. $350 call 578-2452
7/27.7/29
1993, Mazda. MX.6. standard shift, a/c
power windows, spoiler, good condition
$3000 o b o,584-2709
727, 7/29

1999 Explorer Sport, 92K miles. aulomaic.
power windows & locks, A/C, Cd player.
tinted windows, asking $5000. call 584-
3149
7/15tf

'99 Dodge Van. full size, 5.9L, V8 A C,
Automatic, factory radio, 145K miles,
$5000, call 584-6207 or 838-4367
7/15-8/5


Man's wedding band latern at Doctor's
Memorial hospital ihree rows of diamonds,,
channel set square cut middle row blue
diamonds, reward ctlered, call 584-5030.
7/20-8/12





Fortune 500 Company looking for quailed
food service supervisors &,managers.
Excellent pay & benefits must pass
background check: Call 838-3430 between
9 arrm5pm
7,27-8/5 :

Check Station Positifon Available
The Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Comimission is hiring
personnel for seasonal wori 31 a cherl
stations during the upcoming archery and
general gun hunting seasons PositionS
available in Taylor County Pays $6 15
per hour Positions begin September 24
2005 For details call 18501 838-9016 or
Sslop by the Big Bend Field Oftlce at 663
Plantation Rd. in Perry EO/AA
7/27-10/23'

Driver All fEW Regional
The Truth is spoken here!
HOME WEEKLY ,
No Hazmt Required
0/O WELCOME & you say in
the South' KLLM CDL-A
866.357-7351 EOE
7/27

S: Advent Christian Village
S 658JOBS (5627)
www ACVillage net
PT Position Communictllons Center
Evenings/weekends 20 to 25 hours per
week HSD or equivalent prelerred Duties
include monitoring incoming phone lines
* as well as fire/medical emergency
security and radio communications
s systems Proper phone etiquette required
Great working environment EOE, DFW
Apply in person at ACV Personnel
Department Mon thru Fr 9 00 a m. until
4 00 p m. Caner Village Hall. 10680 CR
136 Dowling Park FL Fax resume to
(386) 6585160
7.27.8/5ACV

Aucilla Christian Academy is currently
accepting applications for a bus driver
position Must have (or be willing to obtain
a CDL class B with P and, S
endorsements Also must be a positive
Chnstian role model For more inlormation
or to apply please contact the school at
997-3597
7/27. 7/29ACA

Advent Chrisian Village
658-JOBS (5627)
www.ACVillage net
FT RN Super'isor/Resiorative/Wound
Care
FT RN Supervisor for resioralive/wound
care program Unrestricted Florida license
Knowledge of LTC regs and experience in
LTC setting required
Knowledge/experience in new CMS
protocols desired Competilive wages,
good benefits, greal working environment
Apply in person at Personnel Department.
Mon thru Fri 900 a m until 400 p m.
Carter Village Hall, 10680 CR 136
Dowlng Park FL fa: resume to (386 658
5160 EOE/DFW
7/15-7/27ACV

Badcock Furnllure & More
2 Positions
Set up & delivery person, good license &
driving record required Full time sales
person
Apply in person, 1003 S Jefterson St
7,'1 tfBC


Adolescent Male Residential Program now
accepting apps for the following. Exp
h;'uLer uiie jluiJiCe IherapeuliC prQramiT &
mgt of youth pret. Reliable, honest
candidates only may apply for:
Program Supervisor: 2, supervisory e.p
mTicl cl voulh ., deiinquenc, prel BAeBS i"n
lunin Ser'L:es pret Orqarnized sell-
sufficient & responsible a must.
Recreation Therapist: Outdoorsy ind, w/2+
yrs exp in designing Iherapy acilvies for
youth reqd. BA/BS, PR 1ii Aid pref.
Therapeutic most impt quality,
Team Leader/Therapy Assistant:
Diploma/GED reqd. Must manage adol,
iel.lrquen pop. Shift work/hours.
C,:unSelinqg bc:rrnd a plus integrity a
muil
Clinical Coordinator: Counselirn poiion.
BA/BS reqd MA. rel Able to provide
grd/ind sessions. Strong org/time mgt
skills and tearn conrepl 2+ yr.' youth,
:pref deliinquenr pop E.p w*.BHL'S do,: a
plus;
Counselor: Provide grp, ind, and fam
Ses5 ions fi:ir iO: i lTnitied youth. SIring
clinical slilI- do:umeri-3larion ability
needed BA, 3S reqd Serve on Trmnt Teamr
Sand able r,: address inues in population
served
Data Entry: DiplomaG'EDl reqd Key BHOS
bilirng 2+ yrs e:.p Strong org ills and
Sbasi app knowliedge rin E-.,:ei Word reqd.
SE..p w.t blling prel
Please lay resume references position
desired and 3l33rv requsil t1
Greenville Hills Academy
Personnel Dep
742 SW Green.nlle? Hills Rcad
Greenvlle Florida 323'31
,') 72--8 5

Florida Deparlment col Transponrallon has a
vacancy in Tavlor Ccunry lor Ihe allowing
possi:'io
. uilion Number 0-47 .. .,
Broad Bard Title Highway Maintenance
Woi. ersiLevei 1
' Working Title Hig:hav Mainlerianr,
Technician
Closing Dale July 29 20059
For more information concerning ob
description and requirements anrd It, apply
online go 1o
hrnps ,peoplelirst myllorida rcomrrlqon him
or call 1877-562-7287
The Ceparlment of Trarspnrlaorin is and
Equal Opponunity Atirmali ve Action and
Drug Free Workplace employer
7!2r-7'29DT


E'periernced plumber's helpers needed..
must h.ave wairk'ed in actual plumbing
shop, must have valid driver's license we
Sdo drug lesling call 850-584.-860j
,'20rIHS -
E .perienced plumber's needed musI have
valid driver's license ie do drug leasing
call 850-584.8603.
7, 20tlHS

HEAVY EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR
TRAINING FOR
EMPLOYMENT





Bulldozers. Backhoes,
Loaders, Dump Trucks.
Graders. Scrapers.
Excavators
Next Class: Aug. 1st
S Naional Certiication
Financial Assistance.
SJob Placement
800-383-7364
Associated Traning Services
vyww alsn-schoola corr


Special Flashings Made All Types Warranted Metal Available
Ciu.l 1,)o or dJwc J/lo ltl Dclts' cr, rs'l.:. ,milbl
Carl Toll-Free 888-393-0335 352-498-0778 Horseshoe Beach, Fl.








$1,000

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4 PRITCHETT TRUCKING

NEEDS EXPERIENCED CLASS A DRIVERS
IN YOUR AREA FOR LOCAL HAULING.
GOOD PAY AND BENEFITS


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1-800-486-7504


Florida Department of Transporation has a
vacancy in Taylor County for the following
position:
..Position Number: 04049
Broad Band Title: Engineering Technician
IV
'il,.rk.ng Title: MMS/RCI Inspector
Closing Date: August 2, 2005
For more nlormaiion concerning job
description and requirements and to apply
online go to:
hnrps1 ,'pecplerirsil mvirorida comr. logon htim
or call 1.8775-62.7287
The Department of Transportation is an
Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action and Drug Free
Workplace employer.
7/20-7/29DT

Ps;ilionr, under Taylor County Board of
County Commissioners
Park Attendant mpr p,.art irr (days and
h,:,ur .ary)
30 hrs,.'w = Minimum ';. 56'hr.
Library Clerk part time 20 hrs. @ week
rmay includ-e -ome -.ening Saturday)
Minimum 8 304i/hr
Engineer .36 .4.' 41 0801
Library Technician minimum $8 04,/hrr
F',:,.lorn requirements arnd spe:cilcations
,a-aiatbie at Tayi;:r Empioymrit
Connriecrion. 2224 N Jerterson or www Ic:11.
libinio .com
Submit applications I:, Taylor Employment
Connections F'osiiions open until liled
Tayllr C.,unrry BCC is an EEi/ADAidrug
les ling employer
7'2 n ; "1 ';
.- 20 1 -

Hair Svylist or barber needed. New Salon,
reasonable btoor rental, call 584-5057 or
S.Salon at 223-1767.
.20-7;.29 .. '
Avon..
A\icas Hiiingi
;l.ps Needed in your srea, 50%:
comrilosi1oin
Snt.ic.l Tern al 584-8463 or 843-1285.
'4/13tfTC


Secretary Position
This 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 time and holiday pay. Please
-send resume and references to Secretary
Position, P.O. Box 892, Perry, FL 32348.
5/13tfCH

Mature Woman to watch 2 kids & cook
meals, must have own transportation,
Monday-Friday, 7 A.M.-3:30 P.M.; at our
home. Background check & References
required. For details please call, 584-8464.
7/13tf





I, Chris R. Williams, will not be
-esponi..tle lor any debts other hmar my
own effel;ve July 27, 2005.
7i27 7/21 .





Wanted dead or alive; Junk cars, trucks,
tractors, etc. Will buy, sell & trade 4x4 &
truck parts. S"MA"AS'H Towing, 386-688-
3999 or 850-843-4227.
7/1tfS

Want to buy lumber or logs, reasonable
. priced cedar cherry heanr cpre-s pecky
, CypIres tIc call 850 58-343T.. ask for
Bo.
t. 07 129


VEGGIES TO YOUR DOOR!
Fresh-Picked, blanched, flash frozen, shelled .
zippers, butter beans, black eyes, while acres, ford hooks,
cream corn, okra, green beans,:brotcoli .
Free delivery every Saturday wiih 3 or more bushels
352-498-2580


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Auction Every Friday, 6:30 pm, 3 miles
South of Perry .next to Crews Marine.
Auction every Saturday only 6 pm, Cross
City, Old Drive In, 3rd Generation Auction
Service. Col. Robert Kellow.
AB#2424/AU#2548.
7/27-8/5





Commercial & Residential cleaning.
References upon request, call 838-2191 or
672-0718.
7/27, 7/29

STUMP GRINDING
Trees + Branches + Tropical
Storm/Hurricane=Trouble.
Tree Trimming, Removal, licensed &
insured. Free Estimates, call John at (850)
584-2027.
7/1-7/29

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


TREE CAPITAL

CLEANING







584-CLEAN (2532)

J.D.'s Tree Service and Lawn Care.
Licensed and insured. Free estimates. We
also grind stumps. Call today 838-1230.
Firewood for sale.
IfJD

CARPET & VINYL
Installation and, repairs done at a good.
price: No overhead. Direct savings to you.
30. years experience. 850-838-9050,
please leave a message.
I/3AriBR "

Clay Swindle, L.L.C., All types of
remo'delrin docks decks windows door
training dd on additions, porches, screen
enclosures painting interior & exterior.
now lhat Hurricane Season has arrived
-ShOuld you experience Storm damage I
will work wilh your insurance company, 18
yrs exp licensed & insured Free
Estimate, cal 850-223-1780 or 843-1941
leave, message.. Commercial &
Residential.
jli S -c s.

Painl Jobs. Body W.,:,or, Boat Fibergiat.s
SRepFsr Inturance Job:. New. Used (LAter.
Marlrel Paris 28. ears Experience
Lic#2004-1657. Jame- O'Neai 850-578.
2530.'
: 7/8-7/27

Complete Tree Service aive free
reasonable estimate, call 584-4055 or 584-
6464.
7/13-7/29

Lindsey Tractor Service
Lawn' Service, bush hogging. land
.le.drin .drive ways, ree Irimming,
hauling, stood plots, degree removal, etc...
Call 850-584-5193 or 850-838-4818
S427tf '

Southern Siding & Remodeling, LLL.
'.\ i'yl siding & soriit, wood rot fasciaa,
decks, aluminum screen rooms, windows,
p6rches'anl more.
Jay Swindle
S(850)843-1731
Licensed & Insured
6/10-7/29

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
Sconcrele) carpet vinyl, wood Iloor, ceramic
S tile, and repairs Call 584-2270 (home) or
584-3776 (office) 25 years
JM

Unlimited Truck Service, Inc.
3995 Charles Sadler Lane
Perry, FL.32347 '
24 HR SERVICE TRUCK -,
850-672-0920(cell) Bobby Rucker
850-223-2579 (off.) Owner/Operalor
Master Mechanic & Mechanical Fabricator
FOR
-leavy Dury Haulors Heavy Duty -
S, .Equipment
Over 25 yrs of Expeirence and
Technology
: 7/1.7/29





Notice of Public Hearing -.
H.-,anni Daie Serem"c.er 6 200. .
Sublecr :-l Hear.rln.9 nr,uol LeOve O.
:.mnl:rn Q ro.i e 'el.e.nnel
THE 1ii,;i.:'i S'HC'HOL BOCArD' OF i iLCR .
Ur, .urii ''AILL H,:.LD A PUBLIC HEiAri'G
i: Or iHE ,WBOVE CAiE FOR APPROVAL OF
I o; l SBJECt IrEt.1 iHiS HE RItiII WiLL BE
H HELD Ai iHE SCHOOL BOARD MEEhitG
iHE PUBLIC li IrtuliED i,: AtiiErO O
E ,:PPESS IHEit? 'PitliOrlS,,;CO'rJCEi7 s IHE .
Pu' LIC HE ;,P ,l. WILL BE HELD Al iHE
ADMirliSirirAilvE COI.1PLE,. SCHOOL
BC."RD PMEEtrilG rOOM. 318 No-nn Clork.
Street. A c:p,' of this policy may be


Obtained from re SuDernnienaenr ,
Office.
: Oscar M. Howord Jr.
: Superintendent of Schools
S; 10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31

NOTICE OF APPLICATION'FOR TAX DEED
* NOTICE IS HERE i GivErhl at LLOYD
WOODS me holaer or the following
certificate has filed said.certificate for a
tax deed to be ssjue.a thereon. The
cer iiicoae number and. .year of.
iss, uance, the description' of the
piopenVr anr lhe names In wnich II was
oaies;ea are follows:
Cerllicale NJo 8 'Year of Issuance.: 1998
Descriptior, or Property: Parcel No.
-R01059.000 C0 n04.)4
Commencing or Ime Southeast Corner


of the NE 1/4 of-the SW 1/4 of Section 7,
Township 4 South, Range 4 East.. thence
run North 160.5 feet, thence run West
120.5 feet for a point of beginning.
Thence run West 50 feet, thence run
North 7 degrees 10 minutes West 125.6
feet, thence run North 85 degrees East
50 feet, thence run South 7 degrees 10
minutes East 134.9 feet to the point of
beginning.
Name in which assessed: AARON M
DAVENPORT
Said property being in the County of
Taylor, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be
redeemed according to law, th.e
property described is such certificate
shall be sold to the highest bidder at the
courthouse door on the 22nd day of
August, 2005 at 11:00 o'clock a.m.
Dated this 18th day of July, 2005.
Annie Mae Murphy
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida
7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10

Notice is hereby given to
Jeffery Lee Sadler
Unless payment is made on
1985 Lincoln Townc'or
VIN: 1LNBP96F6FY619244
Vehicle will be auctioned on the
12th day of August, 2005
@ 10am at Thomas Chevrolet
2128 Hwy 19 S, Perry, FL
7/27

NOTICE: LIEN SALE
Notice is hereby given to James Walker,
3895 Oak Lane, Perry, Florida 32348,
unless payment is made on Unit B-16
(Contents: household goods), contents
will be sold on or after the 16th day of
August, 2005, at Handy Rentals Self
Storage, 900 Industrial Park Dr., Perry, FL
32348.
6/27-8/5

NOTICE (PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE
125.66)
Notice is hereby given that the Board of
County Commissioners of Taylor County,
Florida -will hold a public hearing on the
passage of the proposed Ordinance
prohibiting vendors from doing business
on Taylor County right of ways, the
public hearing shall be held at the Board
of County Commission Meeting Room,,
Taylor County Courthouse Annex, Old
Post Office Building in Perry, Florida,, at
the regular board meeting on August,
16, 2005, at 6:10 P.M. The title of the
proposed ordinance is:
AN ORDINANCE WHICH AMENDS
CHAPTER 74 OF THE TAYLOR/COUNTY
CODE AND CREATES SECTION, 74-5
WHICH PROHIBITS VENDORS FROM
DOING BUSINESS ON TAYLOR COUNTY
RIGHT OF WAYS IN THE
UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TAYLOR
C,',ullii, FL'i-00A PiTOVING FOR
S '.EP BILii i' P OC'vi.tll'.- 'AN EFFECilVvE
.DATE.
The proposed ordinance may 'be
inspected by the public at the Clerk of-
the Circuit Court's Office at the Taylor
County Courthouse, Perry, Taylor .
County, Florida.
All members of the public are welcome
to attend. Notice is further hereby given
pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105,.
that any persons, deciding to appeal
any matter considered at this public
hearing will need a record of the
r.anr.-ng and may need to ensure.that a
. co ..',i record .,,.o the proceedings Is'
rrmoo .r.ril.:i record Includes the
i.r,:.,-,. and evidence upon which
r r,c .1ac.c.e.l in ,t e.based.'
O/iECI r1-1, 2i.Ih jay of July, 2005, by
ANNIE MAE MURPHY,' Clerk of the Circuit
Court and Clerk of the Board of County
Commissioners of Taylor County, Florida.
7/27'

'NOTICE (PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE
125.66)
I ioice 13 hereby given that the Board of
C':.uri, Commissioners of Taylor County,
Flo:,do ..aill no.id a public hearing on the
passage of the proposed Ordinance
'.amending chapter 2 of the Codes of
Taylor County, Florida, the public hearing
;noan be held at'the Board of County
'Commission Meeting Room, Taylor
C:.junlii Courthouse Annex, Old Post
Crr;ce Building in Perry, Florida, at the
regular board meeting on August 16,
?u200 at 6:20. P.M. The title of the.
procposea o.saironce I
All OnDirflAICE OF THE BOARD OF
CO'url i, C,:tr.lr.ltSSiiOri EPS OF.TAYLOR
COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH AMENDS
CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODES OF TAYLOR
COUNTY, FLORIDA AND PROVIDES
DEFINITIONS -FOR CIVIL INFRACTIONS,'
PROVIDES FOR AUTHORITY TO ISSUE
CITATIONS; PROVIDES FOR VIOLATION
PROCEDURES, PROVIDES FOR DUTIES OF
THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.;
PROVIDES FOR PENALTIES, PROVIDES FOR
S:CODE ENFORCEMENT. BOARD; PROVIDES
FOR TERMINATION OF THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD; PROVIDES FOR
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES; PROVIDES
FOR CONDUCT OF HEARING; PROVIDES
FOR- POWERS; PROVIDES FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE FINES; PROVIDES FOR
LIENS; DURATION OF LIENS; APPEALS;
NOTICES AND PROVIDES FOR
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE;
'.PROVIDES FOR SEVERABILITY AND
EFFECTIVE DATE. .
The 'proposed ordinance may be
inspecrea by he Duonl. 01 ine Clerk of
the Cicuil Courrt Ofllice a me rTaylor
County .Courthouse, Perry, Taylor
County, Florida.. .
All meirr,&.ei. ,:i rn epublic.are welcome
I, ,liena rl,.nice is further hereby given,
pji'uarrt i' 'F.:.'al Statute 286.0105, that
any person or persons 'deciding, to
appeal or.,. rrilatteli nsidered'at this
C.iubllc neairng .v.ii need a record of the
hearing and may been to ensure that a
e.roarri record of.the proceedings is
made, which record includes the
'testimony and evidence upon .,ni.:r,
me appeal is to be based.
DAiED In. 25th day of July, 2005, by
AnrrilE t.IAE MiJRPH.' Clear. 01 me Circulit
Coui' arjn Cile-k .r The Bard o'l Courry
Cc.rmm i,:r, ..r, i *~:.iO lor Cour.', Fl' ri.. o
7/27

"nOIrCE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE
125.66)
lonice I r,ieiov .gl.en Inr r te 5.Board of
C'Ourt, Comrri'.:.rners of loa i,' C.ounrr
Fiorlao -*.i.. n.ola a cu iic nearing on ire
passage or1 rne propose Oldirnonce
Oaahng Io ire ioylor Couni.t Code that


any Deilion o;.r Duiiness enriiy allpying
ror a il',ior ,Coun, ,, ccupatl'noIl
License be leq.'Jrea ir .:prej:inr a valid
sales roa nrumoer rne public: hearing
shall be held at the Board of County
C.mm-ssior, Meeting Room, Taylor
County Courthouse Annex,.Old Post
Office Building in Perry, Florida, at the
regular bobrd meeting .on August 16,
2005,. at 6:15 P.M. The title of the
procpo.ed ordinance is:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18-
51 OF THE TAYLOR COUNTY" CODE TO
ADD THAT ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS
Erilli i' APPLYING FOR A TAYLOR COUNTY
OCCuPA.IIlOrl LICENSE IS REQUIRED TO
PPESEnt A" LID SALES TAX NUMBER TO
THE TAX COLLECTOR OF TAYLOR
COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;-PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE'
DATE..


The proposed ordinance may be
inspected by the public at the Clerk of
the Circuit Court's Office at the Taylor
County Courthouse, Perry, Taylor
County, Florida.
All members of the public are welcome
to attend. Notice is further hereby given,
pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105, that
any person or persons deciding to
appeal any matter considered at this
public hearing will need a record of the
hearing and may need to ensure that a '
verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.
DATED.this 25th day of July, 2005, 'by
ANNIE MAE MURPHY, Clerk of the Circuit
Court and Clerk of the Board of County
Commissioners of Taylor County, Florida.
7/27

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR TAYLOR
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NUMBER:; 05-261-CP
IN RE: The Estate of:
RAYMOND OLIN SHARP, SR.
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of, the estate of
RAYMOND OLIN SHARP, SR., deceased
File Number: 2005-261-CP, is pending in
the Circuit Court for Taylor County.
Florida, Probate Division, the address of
which is Taylor County Courthouse, Post
Office Box 620, Perry, Florida 32348. The
name and 'address of the Personal
Representative are set forth below:
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED
THAT:
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against Decedent's estate on whom a
copy of this 'notice has .been served,
must file their claims with this Court
WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
other person having claims or demands
against decedents estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE Fir.;i
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. .
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this
Notice is July 27, 2005.
Subsequent date of publication is August
3, 2005.
Fronda Sharp
Personal Representative
816-Cherry Street
Perry, Florida 32347 .
John N. Weed
605 S. Jefferson Street
Perry, Florida 32347
.(850) 223-1665
FBN:324840
7/27, 8/3



NOTICE (PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE-
125.66)
Notice is hereby given that the Board of
County Commissioners of Taylor County,
Florida will hold a public hearing on the
passage of the proposed Ordinance.
which amends Chapter 30 of the Code
of Taylor County, Florida, the public
hearing shall be held at the Board of
County Commission Meeting Room,
Taylor County Courthouse Annex. Old
Post Office Building in Perry, i.:,l, a. at
the regular board, meeting on August
16, 2005, at 6:25 P.M. The title of the
proposed ordinance is:
AN ORDINANCE WHICH AMENDS
CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF TAYLOR
COUNTY, FLORIDA ARTICLE Ill, JUNK
DEBRIS, AND ABANDONED PROPERTY,
WHICH PROVIDES FOR DEFINITIONS,
APPLICATION; PROHIBITED ACTS;
PROHIBITS UNSERVICEABLE VEHICLES
BEING KEPT; DEFINES LITTERING; PROVIDES
FOR PRESUMPTIONS; DEFINES PUBLIC
NUISANCE AND AMENDS NOTICE
PROCEDURE; PROVIDES FOR PENALTY FOR
RESISTANCE; PROVIDES FOR IMMUNITY;'
PROVIDES FOR ADOPTION OF RULES,
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND
DECLARATION OF COUNTY PURPOSE;
PROVIDES PENALTIES; PROVIDES FOR
SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDES EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The proposed ordinance may be
inspected by the public at the Crerk of
the Circuit Court's Office at the Taylor
County, Courthouse, Perry, Taylor
County, Florida.
All members of the public are welcome
to attend. Notice is further hereby given,
Spursuant toFlorida Statute,286.0105, that
any person or persons deciding to
Appeal any matter considered at this
public hearing will need a record of the.
hearing and may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is
made which record Includes the
testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.
DATED this 25th day of July, 2005, by
ANNIE MAE MURPHY, Clerk of the Circuit
Court and Clerk of the Board of County
Commissioners of Taylor County, Florida.
7/27



NOTICE
(PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 125.66)
Notice is hereby given that the Board of ,
County Commissioners of Taylor County,
Florida, will hold. a Public Hearing on the
passage of the proposed Ordinance
Imposing a. six (6) ,cent Iocal gas 'tax
upon every gallon of'motor fuel and
'special fuel sold in Taylor County. The
public Hearing shall be .held at the
Board of County Commission Meeting
Room, Courthouse Annex.. Old Post
Office Building In Perry, Florida, on August
16, 2005, at 6:30 P.M.
The title of the proposed ordinance is:
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A SIX (6)
CENT LOCAL GAS TAX UPON EVERY
GALLON OF MOTOR FUEL AND SPECIAL
FUEL SOLD IN TAYLOR COUNTY AND
1[,.ED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 336.025(1)(A), FLORIDA -
STATUTES; PROVIDING .THAT.- THE
IMPOSITION OF SUCH TAX SHALL BE
EFFECIr.'E FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5)
YEARS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO -
DECEMBER 31, 2010; PROVIDING FOR A
DISTRIBUTION FORMULA; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The proposed ordinance may be
Inspected by the public at the office of


Sthe Clerk of Circuit Court, at the Taylor
County Courthouse, Perry, Taylor
County, Florida.
All members of the public are welcome
to attend. Notice is further hereby given.
pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105, that
any person or persons deciding to
appeal any matter considered at this
public hearing will need a record of the
hearing and may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record Includes the
testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be.based.
DATED this 25th day of July, 2005, by
ANNIE MAE MURPHY, Clerk of Circuit
Court and Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners of Taylor County, Florida.
7/27


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
Case No. 05-416-CP
In Re: The Estate of:
BARNEY 0. PADGETT,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
BARNEY O. PADGETT, deceased, whose
date of death was November 3, 2004;
File Number 05-416-CP is pending in the
Circuit Court for Taylor County, Florida,
Probate Division, the address of which is
Post Office Box 620, Perry, Florida 32348.
The names and addresses of the
personal representative and the
personal representative's attorney are
set forth below.


$35 In County
$49 Out of County


B-5 The Taco Times July 27, 2005





All creditors of the decedent and other FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2)
persons having claims or demands YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
against decedentis estate, on whom a DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
copy of this notice has been served, The date of first publication of this notice
must file their claims with this court is: JULY 20, 2005.SMITH, SMITH & MOORE.
WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER ATTORNEYS AT LAW, P.A.
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF MICHAEL S. SMITH
THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME' Attorney for Personal Representative
OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE Florida Bar No. 169621
ON THEM. P.O. Drawer 579
All other creditors of the decedent and Perry, Florida 32348
other persons having claims or Telephone: (850) 584-3812
demands against decedentis estate Fax: (850) 584-7148
must file their claims with this court CLARA SUE PADGETT
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE Personal Representative
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. 2560 E. Ellison Road
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE Perry, Florida 32347
FOREVER BARRED. 7-20, 27
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Letter to the Editor



-Steinhatchee writer objects to power plant


Dear Editor:
-.There are some very intelligent
people who make up the Taylor
'County Board of County
.Commissioners, the Planning and
Zoning Board, the Chamber of
Commerce and the Taylor County


Opposition
Dear Editor,
I- would like to comment on
those who would oppose the
opportunity for Taylor County to
pailicipate in having a modern
Coal-Fired Power Plant, this based
or-the preconceived notion that
any coal burning power plants will
ruin the environment and create
new health issues. Believing this
.would simply be a lack of
understanding of how new modern
coil plants operate and how they
areq- regulated to minimize

Writer wants assurance


Development Authority. All of
them seem to think that the
electric plant would be good for
Taylor County, but each of them
have loved ones who will be
subjected to all the terrible
diseases that can be brought upon


them from the particles that will
be emitted from this plant.
Some of these diseases are types
of cancer, breast, brain, lung and
liver as well as all of the
respiratory diseases such as asthma
and chronic organic pulmonary


is 'injustice' to residents


emissions.
Although old plants still exist,
mostly in the Midwest, newer
modern built facilities are state of
the art, it would be like comparing
the efficiency and emissions of a
new 2006 Ford to one that was
built in the 50's. or 60's. They
simply do not compare.
Taylor County has needed an
opportunity like this for a very
long time to help stimulate its
growth and create opportunity for


its residents. To oppose this
opportunity without understanding
the facts does a great injustice to
this county and its residents.
Mark Deida


disease.
If they had ever seen a loved one
suffer and deteriorate for months
from the ravages of chemo-
therapy, radiation and steroids and
then die anyway, they would not
vote to build a coal-fired plant
anywhere in the world.
However, if they think the
dollar value of having this plant in
Taylor County is more important
than the health, welfare and lives
of their loved ones as well as ours,
then may God help us all.
Sincerely,
H.T. Baxter
Steinhatchee


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.Dear Editor:
In your July 20,. 2005,
'newspaper, Mr. Bassett, chairman
of the Taylor County
:Development Authority, wrote in
_your paper that he wanted, to "set
the record straight" regarding
million dollar pledges the utility
coQmpany Feportedly made to
Taylor County if JEA can build a
c7oal-fired plant here.
-What "record" is Mr. Bassett
z-ferring to? Had JEA made this
proposal in writing to the Taylor
.:County Commission? Was this
tiine in a public meeting or,
:another one of those "behind the


scenes" meetings? If they've put it
in writing, will your newspaper
publish it?
We learned last .year that
anybody can go around town
making million dollar pledges in
.lieu of tax revenues. I guess the
lesson learned is that it pays to
say, "Show me the money!" when
economic developers get in the
mood to promise things. If they
can't show the money right now,
perhaps Mr. Bassett can show us
the "record" he is referring to.
One wary Taylor Countian,
Ted Johnson


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