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'..',', V. i T D ' ,Serving Taylor County Since 1961 ' SC ImsMidweek Tao TimeEdition Sep~te-mbe r 14:I-~I~i ~ k .b 4 VI Power A two-year site selection process for a $1.5 .billion power plant in North Florida culminated Tuesday afternoon with an announcement that the electric, utilities signed letters of intent to purchase property in Taylor County. The 3,200-acre property is located about four miles southeast of Perry and ,is bordered by Highway 27 on the north, just east of Buckeye. Project Manager Mike Law\son said, "We are excited to locate the plant in Taylor County. We look forward to working with public officials, who have been very supportive. And we look forward to sharing with citizens the details of our plans to build one of the cleanest power plants of its kind in the country." The Florida Municipal Power Agency, JEA, the city of Tallahassee and Reedy Creek -Improvement District will purchase the land from two sellers. Foley Timber and Land Co. agreed to sell approximately 1,900 acres and Buckeye agreed to sell 1,300 acres. SCounty Commission Chairman Daryll Gunter said Tuesday was a very. important dqy in Taylor 'Counti history. "After years of work from many of our citizens, Taylor County is now the site for a new power plant. I want to thank everyone who has taken a leadership role in helping land this new major employer and, also, thank those who are speaking up to make sure the best ent ironmental standards are met," Gunter said. During the site selection process, the utilities looked at pr throughout Florida. Some characteristics that make County the best location ample acreage, com railroad delivery options, a water supply and acc transmission lines, officials plant properties Taylor County Development of the Authority Chairman Jim Bassett, Taylor whose board worked nearly two include years on landing the huge project, ipetitive said the announcement was "great adequate news." :ess to "In a day when America's high- Ssaid. paying heavy manufacturing jobs', picks are heading overseas, we are very fortunate to land such a facility. This means good-paying jobs for our people for generations to come," Bassett said. Bassett expressed appreciation for the work done by Economic Developer Rick Breerand the rest .. ," i ,, "'- t 'I . ,,,; -1. I, " 1. .. -. _,_ tci *.-* SIC North Florida .ower.Project The 3,200-acre property is. located about fou otheast of Perry and is bordered by ghway 27 o ' ..porth, just east of Buckeye. /1 - ~~~~~ ~~~ .. -i -. o..- { ,: .. .., -.. : g , ':'Th 3,0-cepopryiLoatdaot.oli,;! i K' I _ __ .LL- il .-L ~_ .I__l_l__C 1 I ~ I I I ks .Arrested Mon'day',:- .mBat' theft- suspect runs,,:a d -her A joint -effort between~ the" Florida Fish` & Wildlife Conservation -Comimission (FWC) and Taylor County Sheriffs Office (TCSO) netted a suspect wanted for 'stealing a 3 1-foot commercial fishing ~boat dubbed the "Duchess' bo." Tony Badimgardfier,.37, of Madeira''Beach, was arrested without incident Monday and charged with grand theft. FWC Lt. Bruce-CC~oper, patrol supervisor from the Big Benid FieId SOffice, received a call from the U.S. Coast Guard about the long line vessel Which had bee 'n stolen from Pinellas County. it was located about a mile l an'd a half off Yates Creek in Taylor County. Acording'i t~ he FWC, a private boater contacted the Coak 'Guard to report that'h6 had just picked up the captain of the "Duchess Too" and Wras Staking him to Keaton Beach Marina. : C66pei contacted the TCSO, asking for officers to meet the suspect at Sthe manina,-;'-: SSgt Charles Camp be 1 and Dep Iu ty Mark Hersh berger 'responded immediately to the marina; however, when they arrived, the suspect had already left. After a brief search of the Keaton Beach area', we. were able to :locate the gentleman-and detain him., During this time, 'Lt., Cooper ;~t~. ..~ ~ ..,. take two years, so groundbreaking.-.. could occur in 2008, and commercial operation could begins in 2012. During peak construction, t""':~ plant, will employ some ,0e~ workers. Once in operation, sorne-1 180 people will be employed. The generating unit will produce 800 megawatts of, eleciricity;.,.,-,_ capable of serving 400,000 people.*,,', The unit will include a new, high~c efficiency boiler -design that uses ~iPlease see page 3 of his board, but said much,is yet to be done. ',IWe have to help the power group get through the permitting process and begin training our young -people so they will qualify, for employment when the, plant comes, on line in 2012," he said. Now -that the -site has been selected,. the utilities will begin a detailed site investigation and conduct more site-specific engineering and design for. the generating unit. The power plant permittingprocess is expected to CCitizzens f6rum at .u rs a ...eari Coming'on the heels ofan power plant. will make iij announcement that a land deal has present i n, Which will consist o~ri been. signed, the county a 35-minute film, entitled,'.,--' commission's public hearing on the "Kilowatt Ours," and a 10-minut-'_,`_I issue will b& held Thursday night at presentation by local residentn_ % Taylor County Nfiddle School. Diane Whitfield, according to the-;- According to a draft, of -the agenda. suggested agenda, the meetings will After both present~tions be called-"`to, order 'at '7 p.m. .members of'the' public will be:,.'-: Following an opening.-prayer and allowed to speak be inning at 8:33. , pledge of allegiance, the power Speaker .sign-up cards will be;.1 consortium will~mmke a 45-minute available in the lobby and each':'-: presentation beginning ~at 7:03.' speaker will be given three~' Representing thie consortium will minutes'. be Mike Lawson, director of the According to, Commission North Florida PowerPrqject; Jack Chairman Daryll Gunter,,.who will Doo ,little, CEO of Environmental serve as. moderator, the -hearing, Consulting & Technology Inc.; and will run until everyone who signed Dr,.,C-hris Teas. At 1:48 those opposed to the ''Please see page 3 In, an effort to decide what m noney could be given to the City of Perry for yearly use of Dorsett Siadiurn and 'Pace Field. the Taylor County School Board instead, kicked around cost-cutting ideas at 4 special workshop held Mlonday at noon. -J' At last week's. board meeting, City Manager Bil Brynes and Recreation Departm nt Director Glenn Ratliff said the total cost to maintain the two fields is'$45,141 per year. A breakdown of the figure showvs a cost of $26,719 for labor ,andi $18,422- for supplies. 'The school board currently gives Ithe city $5,000 per .yyear and spends an additional. $6.000 (in- house) Jotf field maintenance. Members of the 'citv 'Council pointed, out that leagues within the, city use the fields only one-third of the time 'but tfie-cit', is, paying Almost all of t~he bill. Board members Brenda Carlton ":and Danny Lundy were present for ;the special workshop, as well as Superintendent of.:Schools Oscar Howard Jr. and former Facilities Director Dennis Fike, who still volunteers his time and expertise. "The $415,000 figure looks like a, lot of money, but if, they (the city) do all the), say they will, it's realkv not," Fike sai&.; "F'thirik'we c'o'uld use' prison labor fdr some of the clean-up. That ..would help considerably. "But for us to go frqm,$%1000 to.- $45,000 ... that's~a lot of money," be ''added. "We have A ,crew of priso Ae'rs '"from 'Taylor Correctional Tristitution," said H~oward. "During the week, they work within fenced- in areas. !During the weekend. they' :do wotk at the schools. We have -them four dayis'a' week, 10 hours per day." "Because of the schedule we'd need them," said Lundy. "'I not sure they would be~able to take' care of. everything." "Dennis, what would the city say if we asked how much, they could back, offl"l asked-Carlt~on. i 1111in' really,~ not surd,"' said ike "This .is. ,nott a cheap operation ... electricity for.r the 'twoo fields costs o% er S 10,000~ per year." ~ It. might be just as cheap ,to take them over,"' Lundy said,. "It. was my understanding that eventually the ~:county complex, x would be` used for' most sports. "if that's the 'case,.Dorsett and Pace fields will be, used almost. exclusively by th.6'schools, with the esception of baseball.. 'fif you' look at~ Dofiseft Stadium There are many things that need to' .be.:repairdd or replaced," Lundy added. "'I noticed it Fridaay night's ganie Against Magrianna, that one- 'half of the visitor's section was cordoned- off and not being used." I"We,,Oonated,'to 'the city," 'said Howard, ",all that-land that the old high school tised. to, sit on.-W~V~ve .also given several' portable Buildings, one'of which houses the Ciiv Recreafion Departiftent.Those 'buildings are worth $80,,000 each. "When the city Jirs( propose Ied this, the first -thing -I thought is that I would not cut educational costs, We'rep just like the, 6ity~as far as all of our inoney- being tied- up," Howvard added. "Is there any fluff money mn our budget,," asked Carlton.. "There is no fluff money in our budget." answered Howard. "'If there w~as, I would be the first to Point' that out. It,-would be thee answer to this problem., Buit there's not. We pas Ised'our budget as is. "I want,to know' what the city would be,willi~g to. accept., First. they 'offered us the fields--lock,, stock,.Iand barrel. Theni they- changed their minds on that, and. :wanted us to cost-share, which I* h iave no problem With. We need to Spay~our share,", Howard added. - ."I just wish'I could see the future and know how the new sports. complex is. going to' affect all of .this," said Lundy. TFrom' what I understand, all the soccer games will be played there when it gets up and running. "I think what we need is a joint meeting with the'city and county. If what I've heard is true, it may come to the'point that: Dorsettvlill only-- be, used for varsity, junior varsityr and middle school games," Lundy. added. "if we offered to use our crew to do clean-up and maintenance," said, iiPlease see page 3 ~ Roll-over . This'16cal log truck turned over'as it was making a right onto U. S. Hwy, 19, from Hwy. 98 Monday morning. Law eRfoicement Sat tha: scene said the I 'ogs must have shifted as the turn was being made, causing the truck to fall to its side, throwing its load of logs onto the vacant corner lot. A skidder was used to right the vehicle. The driver of the truck was flown to Tallahassee M~emorial Hospital with serious injuries, requiring orthopedic treatment. He Whas treated at the, scene by Doctors' Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services personnel Scott St. Claire, paramedic, and Dara Gibson, EMT. ,elm Please see Daae 3''... Taylor 'gtt -.I ,Ine .oughh.t f~or: Do tt A-2 The Taco Times September 14, 2005 News Forum Car wash planned Saturday A car wash benefiting the parent- sponsored senior trip will be held Saturday, Sept. -17, at Wal-Mart, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Letters to the Editor... The issue of the coal-fired power plant has spurred a flurry.of "Letters to the Editor." Inside today's Editorial section you'll find nearly one dozen letters expressing concerns and support. Please see page B-2, B-4 and B-7. SAC meets at TTI The Taylor Technical Institute (TTI) School Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in the school's conference room. Baseball Boosters seek new.members Taylor County High Scho6l Baseball.Boosters will meet Tuesday,. :Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. All interested persons,are invited to attend. 'This is our first meeting of the new season and parents of upcoming high school players are encouraged ,to become involved in the Boosters. The election of officers will also be conducted as well," President Sabrina Parga said.' The meeting will be held in the high. school conference room. SAC meets Thursday The Perry Primary School Advisory SCouncil (SAC) will meet Thursday, Sept..15, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Reading Lab. New members (pending board .approval) will be announced. AARP changes meeting location AARP has announced a change in location for its monthly meetings. The group, which meets the last Wednesday of each month, will now gather at the AMVETS Post 20 lodge, located on Woods-Creek Road. Leadership Council announces Sept. 17 meeting The Taylor County Leadership .Council will meet Saturday, Sept, 17, at 4 p.m., in Jerkins Community Center. All members are urged to attend. Blood drive planned Sept. 14 First United Methodist Church will hold a blood drive today (Wednesday) from 2-7 p.m. To register, please contact Billie Wallis at 584-3206. The Southeastern Community Blood Center bloodmobile will be~tationed at the church for the drive. Representative to meet with beach residents Congressman' Allen Boyd has announced.that a member of his staff will be visiting the Taylor Beaches on the third Tuesday of every month beginning in October. . "For the convenience of my constituents, I have extended office hours to include the Taylor Beaches' communities," said Congressman Boyd. ':. :i . "it is important to me that both my ,staff and I are available for those who are not able to travel to my Panama City and Tallahassee offices. All constituents are encouraged to stop by and express their concerns." The': first visit is planned for Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 9:30-11 a.m., a the Taylor Coastal Water & Sewer Building. Index Living...page' A-4, .Sport~s...pag-e A-6' Religion...pag'e A-7 Co,mu ity...pmge -g HEdi-t;orial...page f)-2 Cia~~sifids...page 1-6 Doctors' Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services Assistant Director Michael Lundy and EMT Jack Gaines drove a DMH ambulance to Mississippi recently to help Hurricane Katrina victims. (Top) debris was strewn across the landscape after the killer storm passed by. (Bottom) DMH ambulance (front right) is shown shortly after daybreak awaiting service in Mississippi. Hurricanelef a'ne generation u By CHARLES SADLER. Staff writer When notified by Florida's State Emergency Operations Center that an ambulance and two medical providers were needed from Taylor County to help the survivors of. Hurricane Katrina, the request was answered by Doctors' Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services Assistant Director Ml'ichael Lundy and EMT Jack Gaines: In all, the State of Florida provided 75 ambulances with 150 medics during the first wave.of hurricane relief efforts. Lundy said he and Gaines drove to Mobile, Ala., where they were escorted through the- underwater tunnel to- Stennis, Miss. .Once there, they stayed for 24 hours before going to the. hardest hit communities. "We went to Waveland, Miss.," Lundy said.' "Our primary goal was to offer roadside care to people who were suffering from infections, cuts and general emergencies. "From that point, we went into humanitarian aid, by giving food. and medicine to people who had no access, transportation or resources to get it," he added. "The devastation of Waveland, through which the eye went over, leveling everything for six miles inland, was incredible," Lundy said:. "Everything was washed off the roads into parking lots and people were seeking shelter inside stores;.The vast majority of people were on foot and were pushing shopping carts'for mobility--pushing children, and their worldly possessions. "We saw, righ( before our eyes, a whole new-generation of homeless people rise out of the hurricane's devastation," Lundy added. '"At one point, a family, which had walked six miles from.where their home had been, came to us. They said their baby was. hungry and had not eaten for several days. "They had injuries and asked us for supplies to meet their basic needs," he said: "We gave them what we had available and took them to a nearby shelter that \we knew about. "While we were at a: NASA Navy Base at Stennis. Miss., % e met a mother and nine-year-old daughter. The girl's name was Sara Luthen," Lundy said, . "The mother and child said they had barely enough time to get out of their home before -it was. flooded. They sought shelter at the .NASA center, where a lot of Florida's EMS people were staying. "The mother and daughter spent all their time taking care of us, keeping us supplied with food and coffee," Lundy said. "They supported our mission and gave gratitude even in their time of loss. Sara got her hands on crayons, magic markers and paper and proceeded to make 60 thank- you notes for us. No matter what they lost--which was everything-- they tried to make us more comfortable," Lundy added. "They reaUy touched us. "We were able to gather them some clothes and other supplies before we left, to show our gratitude," Lundy said. Gaines said one thing which stuck out in his memories of the destruction, was when a man sat .* Please see page 5 County passes resolution The Taylor County Commission passed a resolution last week concerning the Fenholloway River and a draft permit issued recently by the Florida Department of Environment Protection (DEP) for Buckeye.. The draft permit, issued Aug. 17, calls for the construction of a 15.3- mile pipeline as well as several operational changes within the mill. A public hearing will be held Thursday, Sept. 29, at Taylor County Middle School. beginning at 5p.m. . The resolution, which was passed .unanimously during the commission's Sept. 6 meeting, reads, in part: S"Now therefore be it 'resolved,tthat the Taylor County Board of Commissioners requestsall concerned parties attend the public meeting for the purpose of working ingood faith to finalize the draft wastewater permit for the cellulose plant, restore the Fenholloway River to Class 3 fishable and swimmable standards, and improve Gulf water quality,' "That the Board further requests that the Florida Department .of Environmental Protection quickly assess public input provided at the meeting, incorporate appropriate science-based recommendations necessary to meet Fenholloway and Gulf water quality standards, reject recommendations that would jeopardize the economic viability of the cellulose plant, and move with deliberate speed to issie the final wastewater permit requiring the restoration of the Fenholloway to Class 3 fishable and swimmable standards and Gulf water quality improvements. 'The board further commends the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for their work to resolve the difficult environmental, economic, technological, social and institutional issues involved in restoring the Fenholloway River and improving Gulf water quality." According to a DEP press release, the permit will provide long-term environmental improvements in the Fenholloway River and estuary by authorizing manufacturing process changes, modification and operation of an industrial wastewater treatment plant and construction of atn affluent transmission 'pipeline for discharge into marine portions of the Fenholloway. Attention: Taylor County Citizens The Madison County BOard of CGu.: Commissioners overwhelming passed the following resolution opposing t n tion of a coal-fired power plant in Madison Cunty to the cheers of concerned citizen packed their board room on Septeni 7 005 '- RESOLUTION 2005-09-07A A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFMADISON, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE OPPOSITION OFA COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT BY JEA TO LOCATE IN MADISON, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVEDA TE WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Madison County is interested in the health and welfare of its citizens, and WHEREAS, the Board' of County Commissioners is the Governing Board which regulates the process by which an industry shall locate in Madison County, and WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA), a partner of the North Florida Power Project, a municipality that would not pay taxes nor provide power to Madison County and which will not guarantee local jobs, has approached the people of Madison County to propose the building of a coal-fired power plant in our County; and WHEREAS, coal-burning power plants are a major source of air pollution as they emit significant quantities of mercury, a potent neurotoxin that attacks the human nervous system; nitrogen and sulfur oxides and fine particulates that are especially dangerous to children and the elderly; and carbon dioxide that is linked to global warming; greenhouse gases and acid rain which damages vegetation, posing a threat to our farmlands; and WHEREAS, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, coal plants are responsible for nearly 60% of PM 10 emissions (particles 10 microns or less in diameter), and WHEREAS, The United States EPA finds the smallest of these particles, 2.5 microns or less in diameter, caused by burning fossil fuels and the chemical reactions of nitrogen oxides ard sulfur dioxides emitted by coal plants, to be the most dangerous to human health; and WHEREAS, the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Health have issued health advisories for every lake and river inFlorida, as well as for our entire coastline, warning against eating certain types of fish because of the risks of mercury poisoning; and WHEREAS, the Florida Medical Assoeiation has adopted policies articulating the specific health hazards of environmental mercury; and many physicians who specialize in asthma, pulmonary and pediatric medicine, as well as the American Lung Association, have issued public statements in opposition to this proposed coal-fired plant. WHEREAS, the JEA has stated that it would require 100 rail cars of coal and 10 truckloads of limerock per day, thereby greatly increasing rail traffic, waits at crossings, in addition to potential damage to our roads and infrastructure from the truck traffic. The proposed plant would require many high voltage lines to attach to the grid and the utility company could use eminent domain to take the land for the lines. While JEA stated they would make contributions to the County; they would not commit to any given amount. WHEREAS, the Aucilla River, bordering Madison, Jefferson and Taylor Counties is as clean a river as any in Florida, and since most of the swamp, creek and wetland water between Greenville and the river flows into the Aucilla, there is a real danger of pollutants from a Coal-Fired Power Plant in that area damaging this important ecosystem. Past generations have enjoyed this beautiful river from its origin until its flow into the Gulf. Future generations deserve no less. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the elected Board of the County Commission of Madison County that this Board opposes the building of a coal-fired power plant within the environs of Madison County. It is clear that the negatives far outweigh the positives - in this situation. Madison County is proud of its long tradition of promoting clean, non- polluting industries and of its opposition to industries that would put the health of our citizeris at risk or pose a threat to our'farmlands and beautiful, clean environment. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED, in regular session with a quorum present and voting, by the.County Commission this 7th day of September, 2005. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF MADISON, FLORIDA ./-^e /26^^s.-- Honoral(Ricky Henderson, Chairman , Attest: lrae Ti ders, Countyerk A-3.The Taco Times September 14, 2005 Florida Coal-Fired Power Plants' Current Emission Levels (Levels for NFPP are anticipated.) 1.4-'" -.- . Lawson looks forward to being 'good neighbor' SSulfur dioxide * Nitrogen oxide O Particulate matter n07 POWER PLANT Continued from page 1 less fuel and produces fewer emissions per megawatt of electricity than most existing coal plants. To protect the community and the environment, the power plant will incorporate the best available environmental control technologies, officials said. The environmental controls will cost approximately $500 million, or one-third of.the plant's total cost. The plant will have advanced air quality control technologies that make it dramatically cleaner than older coal plants and well within safe human-health standards, officials said. "Now that we have selected a site, we are 'eager to begin talking with the community about why we think our project is good for Taylor County," Lawson said. "We look forward to showing how we can build a modern facility that provides an essential public service while safeguarding human health and natural habitats. We are committed to being a good neighbor to the community and to the environment, in a place that our future employees will live, work and play." 0.15 0.12 6.011 0.070.015 JEA Northside North Florida Power ,(2003) Project **Note: Deerhaven Generating Station is located in Gainesville. Crystal River Energy Complex is located in Crystal River, West of Ocala. St. Johns River Power Park and JEA's Northside Generating Station are located in the Jacksonville area, Prison crews praised for school maintenance DORSETT s' 'sme of these things can be done SCont nued fr .page1 : 'to offset their costs," he added., continue from page 1 .The's a lot o questions Carlton, "I would hope that we 'need answers to." said Lund). could .cut those costs "What about the structural damage significantly." to the stadium? That's certainly "Our crew of prisoners." said one." Howard, "could take care of Dorsett. We play on that field on.' "I tell you what." said Howjrd. Thursday and Fridays, so we I'll get with the prison warden could handle that. about our work crew and see if \we "The prisoners have really made can commit to something and if a difference. They've made our, they, in.fact, can do it. I'll see if I school sites look better. Let's. can work it out \wili him. approach the warden and see how "Next, we need to meet with the their scheduling is and how to take'- .city--discuss this with them--and care of this," Howard said.' then go to the county to see where "I want us to ,get the warden, they stand." Howard added. then contact the.city to-see if "That's right," said Carlton. Chairman encourages dialogue from citizenry HEARING Continued from page 1 up has a chance to speak. At the end of the meeting, each side will be given five minutes for a wrap-up. "We're looking forward to good dialogue from our citizenry as they voice their concerns for and against this new employer," Gunter said Tuesday. "I encourage everyone to come out and meet our new neighbor. "It's exciting to live in a community that is- so involved in its future." ,.. , "I'm looking forward to (power consortium member) JEA bringing us the facts on the power. : plant," Commissioner Malcolm ;-: Page said. S:. '"I hope the opposing side has ample time to speak. I'm going in with an open mind. I want both sides to be heard fully." :., Commissioner Clay Bethea said that he was expecting "a very ' cordial and civil discussion about ;- the pros .and cons of the power ; plant." Senior citizens hear from elections office The Taylor County Supervisor of Elections office will host an educational program for seniors at the Senior Citizens Center Wednesday. Sept. 14, beginning at 11 a.m. The program will include updates 61n election laws regarding the state, county and city areas and equipment presefit and future, and information in general for local seniors.. pn Friday, Sept. 16, the:Miles of'Siiles Girly Clowns will pay a special visit to the center for a noon performance. Deckhand commanders boat, then confesses BOAT THEFT -Continued from page 1: had arrived on scene and we responded to Yates Creek to locate the boat," Lt. Audie Towles said. '.:. , "Sgt. Campbell interviewed the subject, who made full written and verbal confession to stealing the boat ind running around in our area. He (the suspect) is currently incarcerated at the Taylor County Jail." The boat, which is similar in size to shrimp boats used off the Taylor coast, was.towed to the marina Tuesday morning and released to its owner. .- : The single-engine vessel was simplev too large to run in the shallow waters off our coast, causing it to run aground. Baumgardner had evidently abandoned the boat was attempting to come ashore in a life-raft when he was picked up by the other boaters," Towles said. The suspect evidently became intoxicated Friday night and decided to .commandeer the cratt, on which he worked as a deckhand. TWC is conducting the theft investigation. "We can bring our decisions before the city to see if using our crew to -offset the cost of maintenance would be feasible." "I'd like to know what the future holds for the fields and the sports complex," said'Lundy. "We heed a long-range plan...a good game plan, so to speak." When contacted Tuesday, Brynes said that a piece of concrete is g6ne from under one of the seats on the visitor side of Dorsett Stadium and that local engineers had recommended the section not be used, "for safety reasons,"' until that time when it will be repaired. tat" -f Seniors invite musicians The Taylor County Senior Center is calling on all musicians and singers to volunteer their talents at the center. "If you play an instrument, sing, love music, love sharing your'talents and performing, then this is just for you. Requests are also being made for gospel music, country music, big band music and more. Impromptu jam sessions are welcome,"cocordinator Ann Burch said. To volunteer, contact Burch at 584-4924. '-w w: 'w --______ O t Julia'sPlaee -s a presents their ,o o10o 1st .Annual SKarake-. 4 Ca1 contest $500 in prize money to be given away Sept. 17 $300 1istplace 2nd $125ace 2nd place (es. Finals will be held Sept. 17 $75 S8:00 p.m. 3rdplace 3 winners chosen each night to compete in championship round Stop by Julia's Place, 215 W. Hampton Springs Ave., for rules or more information (Must be 21 years of age to enter) No phone calls please BUCKEYE COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION In conjunction with the local car dealers BCFCU is conducting their Fall Car Sale during the month of September Get these Low Rates with our Personal Loan Program (upto 60m 6 ons) .Rates in Effect for Qualified Borrowers Call our loan officers concerning our Personal Loan Program Your savings insured to $100,000 NCUA National Credit Union Administraion I a U.S& Government Agency 223-7100 1825 S. Jefferson St. Perry, FL 32348 Deerhaven (1981) Crystal River (1984) St. Johns River Power Park (1988) Cormm unit Midedjst-ike ou. As 1 -dml- dll -dok.- -ddmb & qqmp- -qqlm Iqqmp llmp -qmp qqmm hk Living A-4The Taco Times September 14,2005: David Shane Owens, Mandy Lee Valentine On Sept. 24 Valentine, Owens to wed at Steinhatchee Landing Larry and Glenda Valentine of Perry announce the engagement of the daughter, Mandy Lee, to David Shane Owens, the son of Jeanne Owens Tallahassee. The bride-elect is currently enrolled in cosmetology school. She is th granddaughter of Mary Bennett of Perry, and Annie Mae Valentine ( Steinhatchee. The prospective groom is employed with Progress Energy. He is th grandson of J.H. and Gloria Holmes of. Perry. The couple plans a Sept. 24, 2005, wedding at 4 p.m. at Steinhatchi Landing. No formal invitationswill be issued; all friends and relatives ( the couple are cordially invited to attend. ; Making music linked to healthy aging The quest for healthy aging drives ma6y'weight-l6ss bnd' exerci programs, but researchers have a new theory about healthy aging and involves music. . "Research shows that making music can lower blood pressure, decrease heart rates, reduce stress, lessen anxiety and depression," said Dr. Suzann Hanser, chair of the Music Therapy Department of Berklee College i Music in Boston. Mass. . "There is also increasing evidence that making music enhances t immunological response, which enables us to fight viruses." she said. With these potential benefits, Hanser says it's no wonder that old Americans are sitting down ,a the piano or picking up their guitar Woodwinds and horns--"they're finding out that making music is a perfe 'hobby for the' empty nest and retirement year "Plus, t's a great way to meet new people,. to get exercise and ' challenge the mind, all of which lead to proven social, physical an psychological benefits. Fall show presents arts & crafts 'There's a touch of coolness in the air, and that means arts and craft festivals will be gearing up in the region, The Society of Arts and Crafts in Tallahassee will present its 38t annual Fall Show and Sale on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.i at Dorothy Oven Park located at 3205TThomasville Road. , For additional information on this event, please contact Bett Rawsthorne at 850-539-9537. Carter Family Reunion slated SThe Carter Family Reunion will family members are encouraged i be held at Forest Capital Park on bring a covered dish to share. Saturday, Sept. 17. Friends and AWat are the 2005 plants of St1e year? -i What are the'2005 Plants of the Year? Since 1998, the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association has selected plants for Florida landscapeswhich are easy Sto care for, tolerant of pests and Disease, and offer the growers a ". "high probability of success." !',4 For 2005, the winners are: i Weeping Yaupon Holly- SAs a "striking accent plant," this holly is multi-trunked with white flowers in the spring and red berries in fall/winter. Drooping branches give it a narrow profile. 'Nun's Orchid- Recommended; for mass use. this perennial likes part shade or flower pot, please. Sword-shaped leaves are topped by tall flowers in rose and brown shades. It blooms in late spring. r. East- Indiant Holly Fern- or Evergreen leaves ;with' yellow variegation make this an attractive he ground cover for mass use. It!is fe also good in floral arrangements. S Anthurium "Sarah"- Large S pink and green flowers make this S indoor foliage plant a desirable choice. It can grow in shade or ee filtered light, and stars in tropical of t arrangements. Yellow Elder- Large yellow, :bell-shaped blooms proliferate on this flowering shrub during the warm weather months. "Gold Star" is the recommended variety. ": "Monia :' 'Lavender" Plectranthus- This perennial (or Annual in North Florida) is known for its compact, ever-blooming. ie -; prMonality. Purple bicked"ltives i' boast stalks, of lavender flowers. Great for a low border in full sun se to part shade. ne' Golden Dewdrop- This low- of mounding dwarf shrub adds a splash of color in low borders. It ie has golden yellow foliage that keeps its color best in full sun. er Princess Flower-Silver-green, rs, foliage makes this flowering shrub, ct a stand-out. It has five-petaled s. purple flowers., This plant is a to perennial in North Florida. n d t 1 1 1 Wedding reminder d: JIU is :h o: Seventh Day dentistt Church Saturday Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Juan Rc 584-8506 -( S"Sugar & (Spice" MINI SPA (ages 11 & under) Gentle Mini Facial Spa Hand & Foot Treatment Sparkling Nail Polish . Juice & Cookies Special Treats 10% of the proceeds from the "Just for Kids' services goto .March of Dimes Earline Neeley, esthetician Skin Care Department His, Hers @ Ours S5alon 102 W Cedar St. 584-8889 U W~--- Bundirick-Fonder Keri Bundrick and Robert Ponder remind friends and relatives .of their wedding Saturday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. at Willow Pond Plantation ii Monticello. A reception will follow. During a recent rooa arive to nelp victims of Hurricane Katrina, Superintendent of Schools Oscar Howard Jr. urged all Taylor District schools to compete to see which could raise the most food. Taylor County Middle School won, collecting more than 5,000 items. Shown above'Howard, Judy Krejcar, Suzanne Bassett, Principal Paul Dyal, Assistant Principal Jan Walker; Pricilla Tripp and Chris Bray. For hurricane relief TCMS collects 5,000 items In the unprecedented aftermath of destruction left by Hurricane Katrina, Taylor County School District 'employees, students .and parents have pulled together in an. outpouring of support for the victims of Katrina. In the first collection blitz, Kalhy Kriedler and Velinda Root filled a U-Haul truck and 16-ft. tandem wheel trailer full of items bound for Pascagoula, Miss. Kriedler was originally going to drive the truck to Mississippi herself, but met evacuee Rev. Reams, originally from Perry, who was staying at a local motel. He agreed to drive the truck back to Pascagoula and felt he would be able. to open his church as a 'shelter with the collected items from the -Tayalor .~/o~ty community. The second wave of support came when Superintendent of Schools Oscar Howard Jr. called for the school community, to support hurricane victims by- donating non-perishable canned goods and unopened medical supplies. Each school was designated as a collection site. A deluge of donations were received from Pre-K. Head Start, Perry Primary, Taylor Middle, ,School. 'Steinhatchee School, Taylor County High School, Taylor Technical Institute, 1Technical Learning Center, Readiness Coalition, the superintendent's office and transportation. In an outstanding effort, TCMS received a plaque and was recognized as the school with the largest collection of donations-- almost 5,000 items. Jodi DeVane, owner of DeVane Timber, volunteered his tractor trailer and Dan Helton volunteered as the driver, to transport much A+ Blanco Cleaning Service ~ Z2.3-1523" Licensed & Insured ATTENTION PLEASE HELP I\ will donate 250 for every load washed during the month of September to the Katrina Disaster Relief Fund / ask for everyone help and thank you in advance. S-Ruben Morales Coudy Wide . C Lip aun-d- .7 arn- 11 pm (everyday) L .1002 N. Jefferson St. 'm ******ww*w************************* needed donations to Mississippi. Between collections at all district sites and the football game on Friday night, the forty-foot trailer was filled to the top. "The response has been Martial Arts Dojo Celebrating 31 years! Kids, Teens & Adults Tuesday & Thursdays , Little Tiger Karate (4&5 yr. old) 11:00-11:45 am (summer) Executive Karate 12:05-1:00 pm Little Tiger Karate (4&5 yr; old) 2:30-3:00 pm (school) Beginner Karate. (6-12 yr. old) 3:15-4:15 pm , Novice Karate 4:30-5:30 pm Intermediate Karate 5:45-6:45 pm Older Teens & Adult Karate 7:00-8:00 pm Sensei Jimmy Bowden Mon., Wed. & Fri. i 6:00 7:00 pm Chandra Bowden, Instructor. I nT t5?~< I* absolutely incredible," said . Howard. "The community should be congratulated for their hard work." Brandle C. Taylor James Hinton Jr. September 10. 2005 Keri Rachelle Bundrick Robert Christopher Ponder SSeptember 17,2005 Luanne Collins Jacob Faulkner ( October 1, 2005 -*,, iHo0'K.- Harvey' , Arthur W. Watkins III October 15, 2005 All Gunter James Parker October 31, 2005' Shanna Sadler Brian Jones November 12, 2005 Baby . Rachael Guy Kelly Moore Girl due'September 2005 :: Mary Ann'& /& S Chris Folsom Girl due October 2005 Sally & David Roberts Girl due October 2005 Jessica & Troy Turnmire Girl due October 2005 Missy & David Gray Boy due November 2005 Melissa Fouche STJ. Edwards Girl due January 2006 KST9isters' Me tile i r Planning a party/ reunion or reception? Perry Elks Lodge Is the perfect location! We have meeting space for up to 300 people, with Catering services available. \ bcl Call 850-584-2541 S 4-A , ; --- _. ,Welcome Justin The Florida Coca-Cola Bottling Company has partnered with the Florida Forest Festival to bring Justin Guarini of American Idol fame to the 50th annual Florida Forest Festival. Up until festival day, Coca-Cola will donate 25 cents to the festival for each case of Coke products sold at Winn-Dixie, Kmart and Wal-Mart in Perry. Celebrating their partnership above are: (from, I, :to r) Matt Stafford with Coca-Cola, Festival Boardmember Mark Viola, Marvin Holiday and .John Schiro, also with Coca-Cola. Fair services six counties Interested in health careers? A-5 The Taco Times September 14, 2005 Agony, despair eft Coca Cola & Taylor Cont Jolr To ri Fiesti f TATETJ E HURRICANE Continued from page 2 with them for 30 minutes, recanting how he had lost his wife when the water began rising. "He said he wasn't able to get her out of the house," Gaines said. "When he got-back, she was deceased. Heartbreaking." Lundy said he will always 'be thankful to the communities which he and Gaines helped in. "Those people looked to us for help," he said, "and we are appreciative that we were able to do this. Our heartfelt thanks go to them and the people of Stennis for allowing us to give and help as we could. "The agony and despair we saw were unspeakable. There was 90 square miles of deceased humans and .animals. So many of the people who were alive were looking around with agony and despair. The looks on many of their faces were unforgettable," Lundy said. "My advice to my community, is that if we are ever threatened by a category four or five storm, listen to your local emergency management and heed their advice. If they say, 'get out,' then you should get out. "I also want to thank the people of Taylor County for your prayers and support while Jack and I were away to help and do what we could for the people who could not help themselves," Lundy added. "Everyone was working hand-in- hand," said Gaines. "People walked around everywhere with nothing because they had lost everything. They only got out with their lives. We sure did what we could, but I wish there was more we could have done." Collection drive continues The collection drive continues to help those impacted by Hurricane Katrina. The staff at Burns Funeral Home and Buckeye Community Federal Credit Union urge you to join them in demonstrating "our love for our neighbors." Items may be dropped off at Burns Funeral Home, located on Johnson-Stripling Road, or at the credit union. l Jefferson County High School and the Jefferson and Madison County Health Departments have teamed up again this year to. :provide a career fair that promises to be a bit different from the Typical college fair in a small rural -county. This fair will focus on Sthe importance of post-secondary .: education with a special emphasis I"on careers in the health field. The second annual "Health- :Related Careers and College Fair" will be held in the cafeteria of the i.newly constructed Jefferson -.County High School off US 19 South at 50 David Road, -.:Monticello, on Wednesday, : September 21 from 8:30-11 a;m. Students -from Hamilton, SJefferson, Madison, Lafayette, I'Suwannee, and Taylor Counties have been invited to participate. .The fair focuses on helping Sstudentaset-lareer-goals and begin Working toward successful futures." Career opportunities represented will include nursing, medicine, E i'. '," E E '' '. dentistry, social.work and allied health programs such as dental assisting, radiologic technology, phlebotomy, medical assisting, and respiratory therapy. Attendees will receive information about various area colleges and the programs that are offered as well as information on financial aid and application assistance. Colleges that will be represented include, but are not limited to: Abraham-Baldwin Agricultural College School, of Nursing, Florida A&M University School of 'Social Work, Nursing, Pharmacy and Allied Health, Florida State..University Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Communications Disorders, Lake City Community College, Florida Atlantic University,,University of South Florida,. Lively Vocational- Technical School, North Florida SCommqnity College, Santa Fe Community College, Southwest Georgia Technical College, Thomas University, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Valdosta State University, Southeastern College, Edwin Waters College and Keiser College. For more information contact: Shannon Jacobs, health operations director, at 850-342-0170 ext. 219. Take a chance AMVETS members are still offering tickets for their "Hunter's Dream" raffle for a $2 donation or three tickets for $5. Each ticket has five chances to win. Those who won will be announced this Saturday, Sept.,17, at 4:30 p.m. during the AMVETS sponsored turkey shoot at Gunrunners Gun & Range, located five miles south of Perry on ' iHigway 19'Soluth.,r The Turkey Shoot will be from 10 a.m. until' 4 p.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m. -~II ii _r -' Al~r l~~r~A rC~ Come visit us in the Winn Dixie Shopping Center Suite 10 584-5886 Open Mori.-Sat. ,,?itv":A ,b a.qyp a~.,,FpmeIrgency medical workers fror Taylor, Walton, Escambia and. Bay counties and Lake Sumpter who recently left their home bases to help Hurricane Katrina victims in Mississippi. DMH EMS Assistant Director Michael Lundy, (back, far left), and EMT Jack Gaines (third from right in back) were among those participating. Attend Taylor County's First Performance of the "avi" v, t Sho In THEIR corner: GOLIATH The JEA power consortium (The No Frills Power Project) with handlers:, Taylor County Commissioners TC Development Authority and their benefactors (you know who they are) In YOUR corner: DAVID , : Taylor County Citizens Swearing BLUE Kilowatt Ours TRUE Taylor Residents < United for the Environment YOU, our Tallahassee & Madison friends Call 584-4329 or 584-7087 for more information Sign up to speak, and be there to see David and Goliath battle it out! 5!CARPET We Also *CARPETS WOOD FLOORS Carpet VINYL BINDING Travel *CERAMIC CUSTOM DESIGNED Trailers, REPAIRS AREA RUGS Campers 203 E. Drew St. (across from RornDe's Sealooa) & Boats Hours: Mon. 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Q Iq -. -.Mmm - n hurricane's wake I ) - Sports. _pm 10 .jf '_ - A-6 The Taco Times September 14,2005 B lldogs stop Marianna; now 2-1 By AARON PORTWOOD A high-octane aerial assault helped overcome poor special teams play and powered the Taylor County Bulldogs to a heart- stopping 36-33 victory over Marianna, Friday night at Dorsett Stadium. The Bulldogs (2-1) unveiled new offensive formations and an exciting new high-powered passing attack to score 30 points in the first half, but gave up two kickoff returns for touchdowns to lead only 30-20 at the break. despite out-gaining Marianna 231 to 46 in first half yardage. In a see-saw battle, Marianna battled back to score 13 unanswered third-quarter points and took a 33-30 lead into the final quarter, when Jamar Mclntyre followed offensive linemen Kane Miguel, Adam Cook and Shane Padgett into the endzone from seven yards out to give the Bulldogs a 36-33 lead. That score came on the first play of the final period and the Bulldog defense stepped up for t.he remaining 12 minutes to shut down Marianna's offense. Cole SRevels, Greg Snead, Sebastian Ingram, Shawn Padgett, Billy Joe Wigglesworth and Jake Meacham' all made big plays down the stretch to preserve the victory. It was junior varsity call-up kicker/punter Sean Crowley who actually provided the winning margin of victory with a 29-yard field goal in the second quarter, as *he filled in for his injured brother John Crowley by kicking a field goal, three extra points, handling kickoffs and punting duties. However, it was the Taylor County offense that put together a highlight reel first half, as senior QB Genario McNealy completed 7' of 8 passes for 209 yards, 'including a 78-yard TD bomb to Tony Powell. who finished with three catches for 138 yards (all in the first half). Powell put the Bulldogs on top early \with a 56-yard punt return for a touchdown just.two-and-a- half minutes into the game after Wigglesworth and Revel made back-to-back sacks on the first series of the game to push Marianna back 17 yards to their own 15. Powell fielded the punt at his own 44 and followed several key blocks up, the middle before cutting to the left sideline and speeding untouched to the endzone. Crowley's line drive PAT was: low and Taylor had a quick 6-0 lead with 9:33 to play in the first. A 27-yard kickoff return by Marianna and a 23-yard run on .first down, set up a 45-yard field goal attempt by Andrew Isabella, who came up just short. In the Bulldogs, new I- formation look, Brj'koski Jackson lined up at tailback and struggled early, fumbling twice in the first quarter and losing one." However, after losing four yards on a first down fumble, Jackson picked up six and set up- McNealy's impressive sideline bomb to Powell, who burned past the Marianna defender to catch the perfect spiral in stride and score on a 78-yard pass play with 5:22 to play in the first quarter. Crowley made his first varsity extra point kick to give Taylor a 13-0 lead. The momentum was short-lived, however, as speedy Marianna tailback Phillip Sylvester took Crowley's kickoff and zig-zagged 90 yards untouched' for a touchdown to cut the lead to 13-7 just 13 seconds later.. McNealy completed a s'even-yard:, ' pass to Snead'(3 catches; ,.4 yards), but Delvan Whetsel anid Jackson.' were hit- in the backfield and;.iost . yardage to force Crowley's first ., punt-- 35-yarder. .. .' . Wigglesworth and Marquis Ellis .. made big tackles :to.force ,a .' Marianna punt': and Whetsel (7' carries, 4 yards) picked'up eight yards to the Taylor 20, where Jackson fumbled the 2nd down' hand-off and Mariairna recovered at': the Bulldogs; 17. Two penalties -on Taylor County set up a two-yard touchdown run by Marianna fullback Rekus Groomes to tie the game 13-13.' Powell returned the kickoff 31 l,_.. S o the 36 and the Bulldogs . A. ' . .. -. ... .. . ,.;' 0: .'.P',,t -. -,s 0' -- t.' .. '. *" -, " .. , .' i-' '- "" . AO Tony Powell (3) breaks away on a 56-yard punt return for a touchdown during the first quarter last Friday. showcased a new shotgun snap formation to set up McNealy's 42- yard pass completion to Ingram down the sideline..,, -Snead and Jackson lost yardage and an option to Mcintyre lost a ,yard to force CrowlIy' t. attempt a 29-yard field goal,-which he'drilled midway 'through : -the. second quarter. Taylor gave up 32,yards on the kickoff return, but Marianna fumbled on second down for Shawn Padgett to recover and return for-a touchdown. However, Padgett's long run was called back .for- an illegal'block and Taylor' started on Marianna's 30. ,. Jackson bulled ahead for five yards on first down and Marianna was flagged for pass interference- on a long pass to Ellis to set up Jackson's 13-yard touchdown run. Jackson (a 5-11,. 189-pound freshman) overcame his early fumble.troubles to rush 16 times for 47 yards and two touchdowns and catch a two-yard pads... Taylor's 23-13 lead lasted only 15 seconds, as Sylvester broke an 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to pull Marianna within 23-20 with 3:56 to play in the half. McNealy quickly regain the momerLum:: for.- Taylor. completing i-48-yatr sideline pass to Powell' on first dowin to move the Bulldogs from0theii' 6n 23 to: the Marianna '29. Whetsel picked up three and on 3rd and 7, McNealy hit Ellis with a laser passion a slant route for 23 yards down to the three, Jackson busted up the middle', and into the endzone on the next play to. giye"Taylor a 30-20 lead after Crowley's extra point. ! Marianna got 33 of their 46 first-half yards on the final drive of the half, completing a 29-yard pass to the tight end and running. for four yards before Meacham made a tackle for loss to force a punt. The Bulldogs i were held scoreless in the third quarter, fumbling a fake punt snap to Jackson to set up a 32-yard Sylvester Iouchdown run that cut the lead to 30-27 and allowing Crowley's second punt of the game to be blocked to set up another seven-yard TD run by Sylvester. Sylvester, a 5-10, .150-pound junior speedster, finished with 19 carries, 1,10 yards, 2 TD's rushing .- and six'kick returns for 269 yards and two more touchdowns. With Marianna leadi'ng33-30, Snead returned the kickoff 20 yards to the Bulldogs. 30.and Jackson picked up two yards on first down before Whetsel was stopped for no gain. On 3rd and 8. McNealy (8 carries, 26 yards) scrambled for 17 yards and dropped back to pass on Ist down before scrambling again for 14 more down to the Marianna 37. A .perfect option pitch to Mclntyre (5 carries. 37 yards. 1 TD) picked up 32 yards down 'to the five, where Wheisel was thrown for a two-yard loss. The Bulldogs scored the go-ahead touchdown on McIntyre's seven- ,ard TD run on the first play of the final quarter. The PAT snap was low and Crowley never attempted the extra point. After Taylor's defense forced a punt, McNealy fumbled the ball'. away on a 3rd and 4 play at midfield. ,Marianna drove to the Taylor 34,, but were stopped by the Bulldog defense and turned the ball ovei, on downs. The Bulldog offense couldn't pick up a first down and were hit with an intentional grounding penalty to force a punt. Crowley was roughed up after the kick to give Taylor new life and a.,first down, but Jackson and Mclntyre were thrown for losses and Jackson managed just two , yards on a shovel pass to force another Crowley punt. Wigglesworth and Revel sacked Marianna QB Brandon Gardner for a 15 yard loss and Taylor's defense harassed Gardner into three incomplete passes to end the game. McNealy completed only two of four passes for no yards (2 and "2 yards) in the second half to finish 9 of 12 for 209 yards and a TD, . The rerry ElKS Loage will oe hosting theirannual youth sdccer shoot this Saturday beginning at 9 .m. Participants will be divided into four age groups: 7-under; 8 and 9; 1u-11 andu 1 -13. Participants will be awarded for the top three places in each age Group. Admission is free. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served. finding five different receivers in the new wideropen offense. Taylor rushed 38 times for 113 yards and three touchdowns to finish with 322 total yards and erased a dismal 19-0 shut-out at the hands of Chiles the week before. Crowley would have averaged 34 yards per punt if not for the block and Taylor cut their Date penalties down to just five after averaging 11 per game the first two weeks of the season. The Bulldog defense held Marianna (1-2) to only five first downs and 135 total yards (three rushing touchdowns), but special teams gave up 269 yards and two touchdowns on six kicks. Taylor will ha\e a week off to correct those mistakes before Opponent traveling to Vernon on Sept. 23. Vernon is 3-0 and undefeated after defeating Pensacola Catholic, 30- 22 in their first game, blowing out Baker, 55-0 and handling Jay High School, 42-7 last week. Class 2B 4th-ranked Vernon will take on Class 2B. 2nd-ranked Blounistown this week in a battle between tio state-ranked Panhandle poi ers. Site Time/Result Aug. 19 Mayo/Jasper Mayo 7:00 p.m. SAug. 26 Chipley Perry 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 Chiles Away 7:00 p.m. Sept. 9 Marianna Perry 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 OPEN SSept. 23 Vernon Away 7:30 p.m. *Sept. 30 Madison Away 7:30 p.m. **Oct. 7 East Gadsden Perry 7:30 p.m. *Oct. 14 Dixie County Perry 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 NFCC Perry 7:30 p.m. S*ct. 28 Fort White Perry 7:30 p.m. S.Nov. 4 Jefferson County Away 7:30 p.m. TaylorCountyMi ,.d-de-, ,co Date Opponent Site Time/Result Aug. 25 Cross City Home 7:00 p.m. Sept. 1 Suwannee Away 7:00 p.m. Sept. 8 Shanks Home 7:00 p.m. Sept. 13 Ft. 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Structured for "Wounded Women," the retreat includes Friday services from 6:30 until 9 p.m., and Saturday classes from 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. with lunch planned. Interested in attending? Please call 584-5146 or 584-5352. Space is limited and your prompt response is requested. Gospel sing benefits hurricane victims The Cavaliers, Crimson Flow and The Barkers will be featured at a gospel sing planned Saturday to benefit the Hurricane Katrina Fund. The event will be held at the First Church of God of Perry on Highway 221 North. Music and worship begin at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited, and encouraged, to attend. Church spearheads hurricane relief New Brooklyn Missionary Baptist Church is currently receiving donations for its Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort. The church encourages members of the community to'contribute non-perishable items, paper goods, personal hygiene products, clothes and money to the church located at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Hamptqn Springs Avenue. Workers will be available to receive goods on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Pick-up of items is also possible; please contact Walter Bishop at 584-4372 or Sarah Hall at 584-5314 if you require assistance. Children and divorce: how to cope First Baptist Church will offer a support group for first through sixth graders entitled, "What Do I Do Now?' The study extends 12 weeks and is structured for parents and children. The introductory meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Annex House on the corner of Main and Center streets. Please call Kid Share Coordinator Eleanor L. Grubbs at 584-6325 to register your children; leave a message with your name and phone number. Walker seeks housing for evacuees Treva Walker. working with disaster relief through New Brooklyn Missionary Baptist Church, is looking for houses to accommodate evacuees. "I come to you, once again, for help. We have homeless people in Perry, in need because of Katrina. If you have a vacant house that we (the City of Perry) can fix up and use for one year, free, then please contact me at 223-1911 or Oscar Howard at 584-2302. "We should be able to house about 100 families, don't you think?!' Walker asked. She can be found Monday through Saturday, 12 until 7 p.m., on Highway 98, across from Daddy's Place. Women's Day celebration planned Antioch Missionary Baptist Church will hold its annual Women's Day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 18, with Sunday School at 9:30-a.m. and the service at 11. A speaker from Patsy Dixon Ministries is scheduled- . Jurleen Clayton is chairperson. New Brooklyn awards Dobson for 66 years By B.D. WILLIAMS "No Matter What" No matter what the trouble, no matter how bad you feel, God always loves you, and his love will always heal. Whenever you face a problem, keep on saying your prayers, and you will receive a blessing, from God who always cares. Mrs. Bertha -Washington, and, her grandson spent the weekend Card of thanks Bedl The family of Antwan Bell would'like to send a sincere thank you to those who visited, sent. flowers, cards and offered prayers during the loss, of our loved one. We would like to extend a warm Sthanik .you, to_ Eaans/Walker SFuneral Home and Antioch Baptist Church. and the Rev. Tony Graham for conducting a beautiful Service that has helped our healing process. Tony Bell Mark and Cassandra Brown F.L. and Mary Thomas in Tampa visiting her daughter and his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Lee Williams of Pfafftown, North Carolina, spent a few days here recently, visiting their mother, Mrs. Willie C. Roberts and family. Mrs. Williams attended the Women's Day services at WANTED Blue Creek Baptist. Church at the,;, Beachesis looking to hire a Christian PIANO PLAYER for Sunday and Wednesday evenings. . Salary negotiable Contact Herb Hendry 584-2308 New Brooklyn M.B. Church, Sunday, where at the close of the service, a, beautiful certificate was presented to Mrs. Verdie (Kitty) Dobson, who was the woman of the year and who has given almost 66 years of service to 'New Brooklyn Church. Mr. Eddie L. Williams had a long visit with his cousin, B.D. Williams, Monday. While here he also. visited other relatives and friends of the city. Mr. Williams said it's always good and enjoyable to come back home and so good to attend church services at home. Cracke .iWin. heiw S j lI i FREE MIONET A, A ESTIMATE COMMITTED TO QUALITY ARMADILLO CONSTRUCTORS & ERECTORS INC. License #CG3031636 CCC 058209 BUILDERS ROOFERS HOME INSPECTIONS 800-719-9138 386-294-3914: I-. ", : ',DI -'- "IS ONE YEAR'S SALARY ENOUGH LIFE INSURANCE" : CALL ME TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH LIFE INSURANCE YOU :t REALLY NEED. 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Perfect location for home or business use with frontage on Highway 361. $175,000 Call us today to list your property or to have us find the perfect property for you to purchase! i Masons Coastal Realty, LLC Shari Beth Olefson S, Licensed Real Estate Broker Verlyn T. Mason, Sales Associate SDebra A. Mason, Sales Associate 21205 Keaton Beach Drive* Perry, FL 34348 850.578.3119 YOU 001ft AWVT ME Alk YOU ejutT MIFM iml mw -.6 " 4"D A-8 The Taco Times September 14, 2005 Odom, shipmates make port visit to Dubai Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class during a port visit to Dubai, assault ship USS Kearsarge amphibious assault operations deliver vehicles and equipment. doctors, dentists, nurses and Spencer G. Odom,. the son of United Arab Emirates, while on a homeported in Norfolk, Va. using Landing Craft Air The ship also has conventional corpsmen. Ricky J. Hill of Perry, and his scheduled deployment in support Marines and Sailors of Odom's Cushions, which are specially- landing craft and helicopters Odom is a 1999 graduate of fellow shipmates took part in a of the Global War on Terrorism unit volunteered for the project at designed Hovercraft that travel embarked, and is equipped with Taylor County High School and community relations project while assigned to the amphibious City of Hope, a women's shelter above land and sea surfaces to medical facilities staffed by Navy joined the Navy in March 2001. Mary Alice Davis Hodges Mary Alice Davis Hodges Mary Alice Davis Hodges, age 67, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, in Tallahassee. Mrs: Hodges was a native and lifelong resident of Taylor. County, a member of New Home Baptist Church, and a member of Woodmen of the World. She was employed with Vision Arts iyecare Center and Southeastern Podiatry Clinic. SShejis survived by her husband, Donald "Bobby" Hodges of Perry; one son, Henry Edward Davis of Jacksonville; one daughter, _Belinda Gail Wynn and son-in- .lawi Gary Robert Wynn of' Tampa; three brothers, Jerry' Grubbs of Monticello, Arvil Grubbs of Perry, Leonard J. "LJ." '-Grubbs of Tallahassee; two sisters, Hattie Bell Helms of Tallahassee and Vivian Stewart of Live Oak; two grandchildren, Gary Wynn II, andCourtney Wynn; and a host of nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends today (Wednesday) from 5 until 9 p.m at Beggs Funeral Home., Funeral services will be held Thursday. Sept. 15, at.11 a.m., at SNe\ Home Baptist Church in Perry. Interment will be held at S.isgah Cemetery. Charles W. Lyons S-The Rev. Charles W. Lyons, 73. of Mayo, died Sunday, Sept. S11, 2005, in his home after an extended illness. The Lafayette roumv native was a U.S. Air -FForce Veteran and a member of Brewer Lake Baptist Church in Day.. The Rev. Lyons was pastor at Athena Baptist Church for two Syears'n Perry. - i"Survivors include: one son, --William Dean Lyons of Mayo; Sozne daughter, Tamyra Lyons of' Mayo; one sister, Virlin Bradford of Cetarwater; two brothers, the ev. Eldridge Lyons of Valdosta Sand Bobby Lyons of Fort Myers; one half sister and. five half --brothers: five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. IFunieral services will be held today (Wednesday) at Rrerside Baptist Church in Mayo witlh the Rev John Bracken, the Rev. Eldridge Lyons and the Rev. Hugh Dampier officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. ' -,Daniels Funeral Home of Live- 'Oak=- is in charge of,the ,irrngements. -,/ Luna A. Parker Luna A. Parker, age 88, died Sunday. Sept. 11, 2005. Born in Boyd. she was a native and l lifelong resident of Taylor Couniv. .M s. Parker was a member of .Faith Baptist Church, and formerly a member of Pisgah Baptist Church where she taught children in Sunday School for many years and also sang in the choir. She worked many years at SLawrence's Department Store, The RYair-Store and Westgate Motel as _a-clerk. SShe was preceded in death by her -parents, T.M. Parker and ~iuisianna (Davis) Parker. Survivors include: two io.thers. Marcus Parker and Mose Parker; a sister, Elvena Johnson, ain:T close friends, Buddy and Norma McGuire, all of Perry; and a host of nieces and nephews. :Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home with the :Rev. Larry Neal and the Revw Paul INawlin officiating. Interment followed at Pisgah 'Cemetery. 'Family received friends on Monday. from 6 until 8 p.m. at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home. which was in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL. 32308- 5428. Nellie Anderson Nellie Anderson, age 89. died Sunday, Sept. 11. 2'005. in Madison. Born in Walker County. Ga.. and formerly of Kentucky, Ind. and Georgia, she was a longtime resident of Eridu. Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Survivors include: a son, Charles Anderson of Ft. Worth, Texas; two daughters, Hazel Vann of Eridu and Bernice Kennedy of St. Mary, Ga.; one brother, Billy Williams of Corbin Ky.; two sisters, Dorothy Fuson and Maxine Carr, both of Indiana; 11 grandchildren; and a host of great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with Jesse Benefield and Pastor Jim Varin officiating. Interment will follow at the Mt. Gilead Church Cemetery. Family received friends on Tuesday from 6 until 9 p,m. at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel. Joe P. Burnrs Funeral Home in Perry is in' charge of the arrangements. Joseph Hiram Gurr Joseph Hiram Gurr,' age 63, a native of Foley. and lifelong resident of Perry, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005. The son of the late John and Sally Gurri, he was a member of Spring Warrior Church of Christ and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from Buckeye Cellulose Corp. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Minnie Hodges, and a sister, Shirley McLeod. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janice Johnson Gurr; two sons, Michael Joseph Gurr and Johnny Ray Gurr; one daughter, Shelby Gurr Gibsbn, all of Perry; one brother, C.J. Gurr of Tallahassee; two sisters, Pat Shipman of Perry and Johnnie Rae McLeod of Jacksonville; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sept. 13 at the Spring Warrior Church of Christ'with interment at the -church cemetery. Visitation was held from.6 until 8 p.m. on Sept. 12, at Joe P. Burs Funeral Home which was in charge of arrangements.. in Jumeiran. volunteers painte hallways and performed general repair work, while some of the service members played with the children staying at the home. USS Kearsarge is conducting maritime security operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf. MSO sets the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complements the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO denies international terrorists' use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other materials. USS Kearsarge supports Navy Petty'Officer 3rd Class Spencer G. Odom is assignedto the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Spencer G. Odom is assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge. I I i lki H i -;K SEPT. 29 7 PM Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble OCT. 27 7 PM Chamber Orchestra of Northwest Florida NOV. 14 7 PM Pianist Teresa Walters DEC.1 -7 PM My Sinatfa JAN. 12 -7 PM Glenn Miller Orchestra FEB. 17 7 PM Tribute to Ray Charles MARCH 2 7 PM A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline Tickets on Sale Howl $11 adults/$6 Child ,\AWNAIA/I FC.r pfl1 I Obituaries V B-1 The Taco Times September 14, 2004 U IF IF mr i Justin Guarini Dinner with JUSTIN Win dinner with American Idol Justin Guarini by registering at \our local Kmart. Wal-Mart and Winn-Dixie stores. Two winners will be chosen from each store to be special guess at a dinner in honor of Guarini's appearance at the 50th annual Florida Forest Festival. The dinner will be held Saturday evening. Oct. 22, at Forest Capital Park. As the title sponsor for Guarini's appearance. Coca-Cola is donating 25 cents for every case of Coke sold in Taylor County to the "Bring Justin to Perry" fund. Look for the special promotions in all three retail stores. Guest judge As part of his special guest appearance at the upcoming Florida Forest Festi\al. Justin Guarini will serve as a celebrity judge for the 2005 Talent -'Showcase & Karaoke Competition finals. Register today for the competition semi-finals, planned Saturday, Sept. 24. The registration deadline has been extended to Wednesday, Sept. 21. Contact the festival office at 584- 'TREE (8733). ...id l By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI Staff writer The corkscrew curls known to legions of American Idol fans have been tamed with a close-cropped style and the wide-eyed smile that delighted admirers of all ages is now tempered with maturity. But the ,smooth, soulful voice that won the hearts--and votes--of millions remains. Without a doubt...Justin has IT. Four years after shooting to reality TV stardom, Justin Guarini is back in the public eye and ready to take his place in the whirlwind vorld of entertainment. GiGarini, who gained international fame as the first- season runner-up on American Idol, will make a very special guest no appearance for the 2005 Florida Forest Festival Saturday, Oct. 22., In addition to opening the festival with the national anthem, Guarini will perform selections from his soon-to-be released jazz album and will hold a "meet and greet" session with fans. He will also serve as a celebrity judge for the festival's Talent Showcase & Karaoke Competition. Coca-Cola has partnered with the festival to bring Guarini to Taylor County, donating 25 cents from every case of Coke sold at the local Kmart, Wal-Mart and Winn Dixie stores. SIn a phone interview last week- Guarini said he was looking forward to visiting Taylor County. "I've spent the past year and a After nearly two years of down time, Justin Guarini is bad in the spotlight, with a slate of bookings across the country Following his Oct. 22 appearance in Taylor County, he's off t( Japan for a charity fund-raiser. AARP: last Wed., 10 am. at AMVETS Post #20 building (2499 Woods Creek Road). Civil Air Patrol (CAP): 2nd and 4th Mon., .7 p.m., main hanger at airport. Kiwanis Club: Wednesdays, noon, Joyce's MainStreet Cafe. MainStreet Perry: First Monday of each month, Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce at noon. NAACP: 2nd Sun., 6 p.m., New Brooklyn Missionary Baptist Church. Optimist Club: Thurs., noon at Joyce's Main Street Cafe. Perry Garden Club: third Wed., 10 a.m. Perry Elks Lodge: Tues., 8 p.m. Perry Lodge 123, F&AM: first and third Monday nights, 7:30 p.m. Perry Lodge #187: 1st, 3rd Wed., 7 p.m., Masonic Hall. Perry Masonic Lodge 123: meets first and third Monday nights, 7:30 p.m. Perry Shrine Club: 4th Thurs., 7 p.m. (club house on Courtney Road). Perry Woman's Club: 2nd Wed., noon (Sept. May; subject to change). Rotary Club: Tues., noon at Joyce's Main Street Cafe. Taylor County Leadership Council: 2nd and 4th Friday, 7 p.m., Jerkins. Vogue XIII: first Mon., 7:30 p.m. Call 584- 2404. Airport Advisory Commission: 4th Monday, 12 noon, Perry-Foley Airport: Chamber of Commerce: third Thurs., 8 a.m., chamber board room. City Council: 2nd and 4th Tues. at 6:30 p.m. County Commission: first Mon. and third Tues. at 6 p.m., courthouse annex. Juvenile Justice Council: third Thurs., 9 a,m., at Juvenile Justice Office, 1719 S. Jefferson. Planning Board: 1st Thurs., 6 p.m. Courthouse annex (old post office) Social Security: representatives, 2nd Tues., 8:30 a.m. to noon, courthouse annex. Taylor County Construction License Board Meeting: 3rd Fn.. 2 p.m., courthouse annex. Taylor County Development Authority: 2nd Mon., 5 p m. at Chamber of Commerce. Taylor County School Board: 1st and 3rd Tues., 7 p.m Taylor County Soil & Water Board: 4th Mon., 7 p.m., Chaparral Steakhouse. 'Taylor Coastal Water and Sewer: 3rd Wed. at 18820 Beach Road. 5 p.m. Tourism Development Council: 2nd Wed. 4 p.m., at Chamber of Commerce. Diabetes classes every Tuesday, 2 p.m., Doctors' Memori Hospital. FAMU Alumni' Chapter: second Mon., 7 p.m., Jerkins Center. Florida Forest Festival Board of Directors: every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.. Chamber of Commerce. Call 584-TREE (8733). (i.rl Scouts Service Unit: first Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Scout Hut. Historical Society: open Thursday afternoons, 1-5 p.m. Home Educators League of Perry (HELP): second Thurs., 1:30 p.m., Forest Capital Hall. Call 584-8553 or 584-9207. Humane Society of Taylor County: 2nd Wednesday, 6 p m., Forest Capital Hall. ocylor Coastal Communities Aiociatlon: each 2nd Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. at the district building Beach ad. aLeche League International: 2nd Wed., 10:30 a.m., Taylor County Public Library. 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 National Wild Turkey Federation (Yellow Pine Drummers): holds open monthly on first Thursday. Golden Corral, 7 p.m. 584-9185. Republican Party of Taylor County: Second Thursday of every month at 315 N. Quincy Street. E-mail Tommie Stanaland at tstarialand@yahoo.com or call 584-8815. Taylor County Democratic Party: every Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce. Call 584-9656 or 584-3617 or e-mail taylor democrat@gtcom.net. Taylor Adult Program (TAP): Thursdays, 10 a.m., 502 N. Center Street. 223-0393. Taylor County Amateur Radio Club: 1st Monday, 7 p.m., Division of Forestry office, 618 Plantation Road. Taylor County Habitat for Humanity, Inc.: board meeting, 2nd Tues., 5:30 p.m., Room 208, Capital City Bank. Taylor County Historical Society: 3rd Mon., 7 p.m. Historical Society building. Society's museum is open every Thursday, 1-5 p.m. Taylor County Horseman's Association Horse Show: 2nd Sat., 10 a.m. Arena located on Bishop Blvd. Taylor County Quilters: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, Taylor County Public Library. Taylor County Reef & Research Team: 2nd Thurs., 7 p.m., Forest Capital Hall. 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. Wednesday and Thursdays at Serenity House, located at 1260 Hwy. 98 Justin Guarini, of American Idol fame, will make a special guest appearance at the 2005 Florida Forest Festival. "But what really makes me laugh is when someone asks me if I'm 'the Justin from American Idol' and then don't believe me when I tell them that I am. "it happened to me last night...l was at a Yankees game and ran out to get some refreshments and this guy and his friend were like, 'Are you Justin Guarini from American After 50 years Idol?' When I said yes, they were like 'No, he's not.' They didn't really believe it, even after I said 'yes' three or four times." Grateful for the second chance the public and the entertainment world is affording him, Guarini said, "I'm just glad I have the. opportunity to get back out there. Just be patient--I'm getting on it!" more half taking some time off, trying to create a little bit of distance from the whirlwind I went through with the whole American Idol thing. I filled that time with a lot of thinking and planning...getting re- connected with myself and my family." Guarini is also wrapping up a new jazz album, which he said should be released in early 2006. "We still want to tweak it arid make sure it's the best product we can put out. Many of the selections are standards that have been arranged, along with a couple of originals." When American Idol exploded onto the reality scene. Guarini was caught up on the frenzy right from the start--one day a member of the masses and the next, a face flashed across millions of television screens. "An experience like that, especially when it happens so rapidly, really throws you for a loop whether it's success, failure or anything in between. Notoriety doesn't really usually come that quick for people. It was a huge lesson and has prepared me for what I want to do now. "The biggest adjustment has been pulling back from the spotlight--difficult, but necessary. My career was going in a direction I didn't want it to go and the people that surrounded me, that I was working with, were not, ultimately, the people I thought were best for me. Now, I feel great and I'm ready to get back out there and re-build." Even with the trademark curls a thing of the past, ("they were really just a lot to deal with," he said), Guarini continues to capture the eyes of fans whenever he's out and about. "It is surprising and encouraging how many people do recognize me. I think the show had such an impact on people and I'm encouraged they still recognize me k and it gives me a lot of positive Momentum on going back out and o getting back on the horse with my career. meeting with regular meeting at 7 p m. Big Bend Hospice Advisory Council: 4th Tues noon, 107 East Green Street Healthy Start Coalition: fourth Mon.. 9 a.m., Taylor County School District Administrative Office Complex. 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 SHARE distribution: 4th Sat, 10 a 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. AMVETS Post 20. Ladles Auxiliary and Sons of AMVETS: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at 2499 Woods Creek Road. American Legion Post #96: 1stTues., 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, Center Street. American Legion, Steinhatchee Post 291: fourth Tues. 8 p.m. Sons of Confederate Veterans: fourth Tuesday at VFW Post on Center Street, 7 p.m. For information, call 584-5346. VFW Post #9225: 2nd Tues., 7 p m. (American Legion building). To add your service club or organization to the Community Calendar, contact the Taco Times at (850) 584-5~13, fax (850) 838- 1566 or sel an e-mail to: perrynews@pey.gulfnet.com. Plan now to take part in thed historic 50th annual Florida Forest: Festival King Tree Parade! Local businesses are encouraged to enter their mascots in the: upcoming parade, which will bex held Saturday, Oct. 22. Community groups, schools andy other organizations are also encouraged to plan to participate. For more information, contact the festival office at 584-TREE: (8733). Deadline is Sept. 30 for baby photos Time to start snapping--a Sept: 30 deadline has been announced for the 50th annual Florida Forest Festival's Baby Photo Contest. All entries must be enlarged to 8: x 10 photos, matted (not framed) and must have been taken after April 1, 2005, Only one photo per child maf be entered. Winners will be announced at the Florida Forest Festival Little King and Queen Pageant Saturday, Oct. 8. Entries should be turned in to Photos & Frames, 102 East Main Street. For more information, call Ann or Feebee at 584-6979. Taylor County is 'first in forestry' Florida's best-kept secret is out--forestry is now the largest agricultural industry in Florida, surpassing even citrus. According to a study released earlier this year by the Florida Forestry, Association and the University of Florida, Florida's forest products had a total economic output of more than $16.5 billion in 2003...and Taylor County leads the pack with an output of $1.94 billion, ranking it #1 in the state in forestry. While this may be news to some. it is no surprise here in Taylor County, which has long recognized the importance of Florida's timber industry.: Since 1956, the Florida Forest Festival has taken the lead in promoting, forestry and celebrating its rich heritage. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Florida Forest Festival and' its directors invite the community to join them in celebrating Taylor County's distinction of being "Still First in Forestry After 50 Years." A month-long celebration is planned, beginning Oct. 1 with the annuals Miss Florida Forest Festival program and culminating with the "Big Day". Saturday. Oct. 22. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities abound.q Contact a board member.or event chair to see how you can be a part of thisW "golden" celebration. , West, across from the BP station at 8 p m. Join the festival AL-ANON: St. James Episcopal Church (in library), Wednesdays 12 noon to 1 pm., r 584-2146 Thursdays at 630 for beginners parade line-up! Editorial B-2 Taco Times September 14, 2005 Writer: 'Attend public hearing' 4 I scheduled for this Thursday Dear Editor: I very seldom write letters to the editor but I feel compelled to do so because of false information that has been given in other letters regarding the 'coal power plant to be located somewhere in North Florida. With the new technology now available, the coal plant smoke discharge will be negligible and would have to meet all state and federal guidelines. The smoke. will be white and will consist mostly of water vapor. The plant will be using ground water but will recycle and use the least amount possible. The plant is spending 500 million dollars to make sure that this plant would be cleanest of its kind. In regards to killing fish and ruining oyster beds at the mouth of the river, this is simply not true. People have been able to fish up to the newer plants. This plant will have zero liquid discharge. Now about waiting on trains, there will be only one train in and out and the company will do traffic planning to make.sure that our hospital will not be affected. A less than 15 minute wait should not matter in order to help people get affordable electricity. This plant will provide electricity to 18 cities just as we receive electricity from a plant located some distance from us. As a board member of the Seminole Electric Co-op, I have been involved in some of the planning for a new plant and attended many seminars regarding the safety and need for new plants in order to meet our future demands for affordable electricity, I urge those people who support the plant to come to the county commission meeting this Thursday night because as you know those who are against something usually show up while those who maybe don't have strong feelings one way or the other stay home. If this happens the commission would then be forced to believe that there just is no support for the plant at all. SSincerely, Joe P. Burns Jr. Plant offers 'few benefits' Dear Editor: Taylor County has a lot of- natural resources that, with the right entrepreneurs, would offer taxpaying industries that would empty a large number of workers,. skilled and unskilled. This coal- fired power plant being proposed offers such few benefits to this area. Coal plants of today may be: more efficient and somewhat cleaner than the coal plants of a hundred years ago. But one item * *' U! *. that has not been taken out is the excess carbon dioxide which-- causes a lot of'pollution in the sky where I live in Tennessee. The haze is so heavy on some days that the Smokey Mountain view is totally obliterated. There's also the mercury pollution from these plants which contaminates the fish and causes human health problems. I live about halfway between Please see page 4 ii ' -~ ~ ,. 'Not a Dr Editor: . xiday was a sad Taahassee pity co ca4 ed to say that N PqIer Project had ju o on to purchase 2 T4lor County lan Bitkeye. Second, M Daryll Gunter and ( eai said that JEA ne' a proposal to the Boa Commissioners! The Talor County I A. hority (TCDA) aul -Bimer to take the prop la to the elected offi a large ad in our paper -tc-'be paid by my e.lained that the vol Cojinty Developmer hI* been trying to ge n~st polluting industry Pry for 25 years, qiarter-century of (1raearch. TCDA ( Sdjtructive, dirty, old rniking electricity for Sing limited jobs t &Cr elected official provide leadership in ajl now it is too late. rnment for Perry. f TCDA wanted I proud moment for for an aluminum fabricating plant plant, butis day. First, a or a boat plant. I could understand Last wee commissioner the commissioners trusting them, (owner of F lorth Florida without considering anything else, radio. H istsigned an just get the jobs. But a coal approach J 400 acres of burning plant has major impact on He said Tay id, east of the air we breathe, the water we contacted 1 alcolm Page, drink and the soil we walk. Every sell land to Clay Bethea pulverized coal ,plant' emits 'would nota vet presented particles that can irritate young first choice rd of County lungs. Every pulverized coal plant close to the all-volunteer emits mercury that can hurt.brain because th Development development in children. Every west fence thorizedRick pulverized coal plant adds carbon' asked how posal for our dioxide to. warm the planet, affect his I cials. Third, increasing intensity of natural for Taylor r (about. 400 events (storms, mosquitoes, coral repeated tha tax dollars) reef death.) Every pulverized coal plant for P6 unteer Taylor plant. uses millions of gallons of will be prol it Authority water every day to cool down the was: sure t the world's combustion process and then pours soon devel( y to locate in out the hot water, scalding that would ignoring a. whatever it touches. A new plant' Pit scientific had better emit less than an old :hased after I methods ofr r 25 years to o my town., ils did not i this mauier, Not a pritid o bring jobs Dear Editor: I .have listened ahd read objectively to pro and con issues Related to ,a potential coal-fired power plant being located in Taylor County. I have many friends and ,d3~4'' ~ *. .6 Taco 9Times Wednesday, September 14, 2005 123 S. Jefferson Street P.O. Box 888 Perry, Florida (850) 584-5513 DONALD D. LINCOLN Publisher DEBBIE CARLTON SUSAN H. LINCOLN Business Manager Managing Editor ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI BETH MANN Staff Writer Advertising Director CHARLES R. SADLER CAROLYN DuBOSE Staff Writer Promotional Advertising MARK VIOLA MELISSA FARRILL Staff Writer Classified Advertising P The Taco Times (ISSN 07470967) is published each Wednesday by Perry News- papers, Inc., 123 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347. Subscriptions are 35.00 year or $49.00 out of county. Periodicals postageaid at Perry, Florida 32348. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the TACO TIMES, P.O. Box 888, Perry, FL 32348. The Taco Times welcomes Letters to the Editor reflecting responsible opinions and views on the news. Please submit letters by Monday at 5 p.m. The Taco Times reserves the right to refuse publication of letters which are libelous or irre- sponsible. Name may be withheld if circumstances so require, but all letters sub- mitted should be signed by the writer and accompanied by a phone number for verification. We look forward to hearing from youl Our address is Perry, Newspapers, Inc., PO. Box 888, Perry, Florida 32348. e-mail: perrynews@perry.gulfnet.com SMember Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. LI- ^ ^ ^ .,,...^ .... 1* I I Perry n't a "little sin" still sin? k I heard Howard Leach Foley Timber) on WFSU e said that he did not EA to.sell them land. lor County government him and urged him to a coal plant. He said he approve the coal plait's S'of land as it was too Coast. (I am very glad iat land bordered my .) When the reporter Sa. coal plant, would' and development plans r County, Mr. Leach at he did not seek a coal jerry. (His grandchildren ud of him.) He said he Taylor County would op a vision for its future guide growth and land ease see page 4 acquaintances with differing opinions, some with great passion for or against the cause, I am a daily Internet user. My experience and research has' brought me to the belief, you can find a negative or positive article or posting on the Internet for almost any subject. That doesn't always mean it is a fact. Some things are, but there is also a, tremendous amount of opinions or experiences. You can find doctors who have differing opinions on what is good for us, bad for us, and indifference. You can find negative health issues on almost anything. . After my own research, I am in support of the power plant being , located in Taylor County. I truly believe the negatives will be- outweighed by the positive and the economic benefits are important. Not just the plant, but also the by- product manufacturing potential, which could provide additional economic gain for our community. But, above and beyond all that, I believe .in our government. I believe in our state and federal regulators. I believe they will enforce every regulation and emission standard to protect me. I will continue to live here, breathe the air, drink the water and enjoy the remainder of my life. I will not be mad at someone who has a different opinion than mine. I have complete trust in our system to protect me. If not, I shouldn't live here. God bless America. Midweek Muddle SA Colony of Aunts By SUSAN H. UNCOLN I love my aunts. My two favorite: celebrations. aunts, along with my mother, comprise And there is little distinction between the trio which my brother-in-law the tables--one is almost as much like affectionately calls, "The Little Women."' home, as the other. When he refers to this trio, he uses a Recently, for.; my mother's 84th hand motion that is nothing but a birthday, her friends made grand plans sweeping flat line extending from one while she looked at me dead-in-the-eye arm to the other. and said, "I can't believe I'm this old." That's his way of explaining that the Her friends include, of course, the two aunts, and the mother, are virtually the aunts and,: on this occasion, three same height; they could be triplets but school buddies. They went through 12 the youngest would surely protest years of school together and still hang about being called the same age as the out, at 84. older, and the middle wouldn't enjoy These friends determined that they being assumed, the oldest. They are would.visit the new art museum "doorsteps," they will tell you, with two affiliated with Auburn University, and years separating each. The baby will be then enjoy lunch together before 80 in a few weeks. You do the math. returning home by way of the mall to They have gray hair and a spry gait. see if there was a good sale. They carry pocketbooks and have cute Because of the goodness of Divine shoes (one wears a size 4). They laugh Providence, the daughter's class a lot, fight a little, and maintain that schedule at Auburn University changed both are okay.i Nobody in my family at the last minute and she was able to challenges them. Nobody in their right, join them for this event. She called the mind challenges them. night before to alert the grandmother I don't want to rush old, age, but I and what a gift it was. "Hazel has a cell don't fear it either, and I have my phone," my mother noted, telling the mother and my aunts to thank for that. granddaughter they would call her They make 80 look like 40 with, an when they; departed the museum attitude. Oh sure, health issues have' heading to lunch. arisen in the last 20 years that nobody "Take your cell phone," mother said to welcomed: a couple of heart bypasses, her middle sister, who was eager to breast cancer, arthritis. But they take comply. two aspirin, fuss with their doctors, get I didn't ask, but they probably left out and walk. home at the crack of dawn, only to-be They haye buried their husbands and disappointed that the museum didn't learned to carve new lives out.of what open at 7:30 a.m. Nonetheless, their was left. They have thrown new paint lives were culturally enhanced by this on the walls and on their fingernails, visit and they worked up a good They have coffee on Monday appetite, too. afternoons, rotating hostess duties with The rest of the story unfolded as the 8-10 close friends. They have circle daughter shared lunch with them. meetings throughout. the week, and The grandmother took the floor, at the gather on Sue's deck in' the afternoons table. "Well, when we got ready to call to watch the golfers on the local course. you,' I told Hazel to get out her phone On Friday, they may go out for lunch, and dial your number. And guess what or drive to Alabama's capital city where she pulled from her purse?" there are countless opportunities for "What?" the granddaughter said, eating ard shopping. almost afraid to ask. They don't miss a wedding, a birthday "The television remote. She brought party, a town meeting or a good sale. the television remote instead of her cell They visit the Golden Isles of Georgia, phone." As exhibit A, the middle sister travel by bus to Branson, Mo., and go to produced the television remote from the beach (if but only to look at it). They her purse, with a sheepish look on her recently drove to Dallas, Texas, but face., that's when they were only 78, 76 and The Little Women laughed. The 74. granddaughter laughed. They laughed Although we don't speak of their arid laughed. If you laugh, your arthritis. demise, when they do, it's in practical doesn't hurt so much. terms: "We just hope one of 'us can When the aunt's birthday lands, I hope speak, one of us'can hear, and one of us I have the opportunity to tell her and can see. We want you to put us in the, the other Little Worrien how same room in the nursing home and wonderfully they have ,influenced my come to see us when you can." That's past and how confidently they pave the" the message to the four children and way to the future. eight grandchildren who gather around I plan to call and convey -those their. tables, in a rotation which sentiments.' acknowledges holidays and If, that is, I can find my remote. terstothe Editor Utters to the Editor */ 'Positives outweigh negatives' B-3 The Taco Times September 14, 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 and warm 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, includingTaylor Countywill depend on existing fuel sources, including coal, to produce essential electrical power, and Whereas, a consortium of electrical power producers have announced they are looking for a North Florida site to build a new electrical generating facili O, 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 ard operate an electrical generatingfacility and others are able and willing to obtain the knowledge and skills, therefore SBE IT RESOLVED by the 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 discussions with the community about the advantages and disadvantages of locating the facility within Taylor County.. Further, the Chamber Board directs the Chairman of the Chamber to 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. Perry-Taylor County S ERRY-TAYLOR CHAMBER oi COMMERCE : ': rYOlR Cobwnay D1rioprT ArhT e of Com m erce 4.. NrFREST FJ r Fo 428 North Jefferson Street ., ., .. .... . 'H' r# # 'r i-, .. .. 19_... l r ,., . 2 B4 The Taco Times September 14, 2005 Letters to the Editor " Plant is 'I Dear Editor: A It seems the newspaper has given plenty of voice to those opposing the power plant here. Not a week goes by that someone in opposition isn't crying about how we are all going to get sick and die if the plant is built here. Air, wate UILNEIIbI Continued from page 2 two 900 megawatt coal-fired plants, each about 15 miles away. We have a lot of problems with breathing and eye problems around this area. A large part of this pollution is from the emissions from the two coal 'plants with their 800-foot smoke stacks. Why build a power plant so far away from where the end product is going to be used, especially Swhy build it in a place that would not benefit from the electricity the plant would produce? This sounds as fishy as some of Enron's accounting. Remember them? There are small plants called combustion turbines that cities Needing a small amount of extra Electricity could consider. These can be added cheaply and cut off Line easily. They could be added to existing new coal-fired plants to carry the peak loads. In my area, T.V.A. also uses solar energy in certain areas where they don't have main power lines; it's cheaper to just use the solar. And just recently, they put in 18 windmills which have the capacity to furnish power. for 3,600 homes. Some said this was visual pollution, but now they are organizing bus tours up to the windmills as a tourist attraction! ST.V.A...also has three nuclear plants that are non-polluting, although some folks are scared about radioactivity. Some coal is high sulfur and .can't be used in coal-fired steam plants. Most of the coal T.V.A. uses comes from Western sources and the transportation' cost is tremendous. Just think of all the diesel fuel that's burned up just to get the coal here to generate ,the electricity. That diesel fuel could be used to generate the electricity instead of hauling the coal around. I read one article in the Taylor. County paper that the proposed plant would be 800 megawatts and would use about 100 rail cars of best prescription' It's strange to me that we never times cleaner than those. hear of people in Gainesville, Our biggest health problem in Crystal River, Jacksonville or Taylor County is poverty, lack of Palatka complaining about the jobs and poor education. coal-fired plants in their towns. It seems to me the good-paying I've been to those towns and they jobs (complete with health all seem healthy and vibrant to benefits) a power plant will bring me. And the plant proposed for is the best prescription for Taylor Taylor County will be many County. :Bud:Helm Jr. r pollution feared coal a day. That doesn't seem very the water was., We were able to efficient to me since the nearby stop the flow with just our hands. plant here uses only 63 rail cars of That's pretty low water. coal per day and generates 885 Small streams like the Aucilla, megawatts. It sounds to me the Econfina,' Fenholloway and the plant proposed in Taylor County Steinhatchee probably don't have is not as modern as it could be! enough flow in them to dilute too The cost of transmission of hot water from condensers. Coal electricity is not cheap. There's plants having cooling towers and going to be hundreds of miles of it's important that the water being transmission lines. A lot of the discharged is not too hot. If it is, best land will be taken off the tax it will really play havoc with the rolls which will be another drain ecology of those streams. on the counties involved. As to coal being a cheap fuel, I Long transmission lines can be, don't think so. T.VA., just rather inefficient, especially in announced a seven 4and one-half times of high power usage or percent increase in electric rates overloading. In storms or because the cost of coal has gone tornadoes, all power can be lost. If this plant is going to be transmitting power clear across the state, how will they maintain those power lines? Will it be mechanical or will they use powerful herbicides which-will further pollute your environment? That's why T.V.A. has built most of their plants close to where the electricity is going to be used. Where the transmission lines are placed, the forest or anything else in its wake will be destroyed. When the forest goes, so will the forest-related jobs. Keep that in mind! In my area, a couple of local saw mills have had to cut back from two shifts to one because of' the availability of timber being lessened due to timber being taken out of production. Of course, that has cost quite a few jobs. In addition to air production is .water pollution from .the coal yards where the coal is stored. The, runoff can' wreck all of the surrounding streams, even the, ground water. Taylor County's ground water is very shallow and can be polluted quickly. I can remember when San Pedro Bay went dry and some of us kids' built a dam on the Fenholloway River. It didn't last long, it soon gave out, but that's just how low up. I remember when a power plant was built in Foley in 1929 which utilized the water from the saw mill to generate steam which, in turn, ran a 600 horsepower steam engine that ran the entire 'mill. The exhaust steam from the steam engine was used to turn an electric turbine '-whioh, generated considerable electricity. The exhaust from the turbine was condensed and sent back to the boilers to be reheated for steam. The surplus electricity from the turbine was utilized in parts of three counties. Of course, this was a time of great shortages and everyone saved or utilized all they could, nothing Swas wasted, unlike this wasteful era we are in now. It looks to me like we're in a situation where we're going to have. to go back to those days where conservation was important Sand when people cared about their environment. Don't misunderstand me, I'm all for power plants, but they should be highly-efficient ones built near where the power is going to be used. The plants should use the' latest technology and not the older technology like the one being proposed for Taylor County which would only add more pollution to the area and little else. SWilbur J. Hitchcock Oak Ridge, Tenn. TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. ANNUAL MEETING: The 65th Annual Meeting ofthe Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. will:be held Saturday, September 17, 2005, at the Van H. Priest Auditorium located on the campus of the North Florida Community College, in the City of Madison, Florida. Registration begins at 9:0~ a.m. and the business meetingwill convene at 10:00 a.m. . The board of trustees, management and the staff of your cooperative look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Annual Meeting. A number of valuable prizes will be given away. Serving Madison, Jefferson, Taylor qnd Dixie Counties HEAL * Al h r nucesuulckdsaifed e h oanwokoshl Tri-Cour Dear Editor: The annual meeting of the members of Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc., is set for Sept. 17 in Madison., It is very important that every member of this cooperative attend this meeting. There are some new measures that need to be taken for the good of the cooperative. We need some new blood on the board of trustees. We are suggesting that term limits be set for each trustee. There are people out there that will fill these seats, if the reigning trustee had to sit down. We also need to institute absentee balloting. We have a collection site in each county; these could be used for absentee balloting, This process works for our government and it can work for us. It will enable the members who cannot attend the annual meeting to have a say in cooperative changes. We would also like to have the meeting moved to Taylor County. This 'would not need a by-law change. The by-laws already state that the annual meeting is to be held in Madison, Jefferson or Taylor counties. Taylor or Perry is more centrally located in the cooperative territory. We would have more restaurants and after meeting shopping spaces than Madison or any other place in our territory. We also need some hew faces at .the meeting to ask why we are paying the highest electrical rate in the state, and on that is added a 15.6 percent power cost adjustment. We need enough members there to keep the business meeting from ity meets Being closed until the question is asked, "Is there any further business to be attended to?" They_ dild tis at the last meeting; the question was never asked. There is a lawsuit in process to make the trustees repay the money they took from us for health insurance. Which if the members' representativeswin wil bferiefit every member of the member's representatives win will benefit Sept. 17 every member of this cooperative in the form of credits applied to their electrical bill. We desperately need the support of all the members at this annual meeting. Please mark your calendar and attend this meeting on Sept. 17. Registration is from 9 until 10 a.m. at the Van H. Priest auditorium. Martha C. Lloyd What's TCDA's vision? MOMENT Continued from page 2 development. That comment made me wonder what vision TCDA has for our county. Democracy is painful and time consuming. It requires all citizens to be knowledgeable, not just those whose businesses will profit. Educate yourself by reading area newspapers that print environmental information; on a computer, search Google for coal burning power plants; look up www.cleartheair.org. All citizens are entitled to information and input when decisions made by government affect quality of life in a major way. Democracy also requires us to suspend briefly our friendship for the person and challenge the elected official when hasty decisions and poor judgment are exercised. When elections are at hand, we must remember their response to us. Power is a strong, addictive drug and when held in hands of a few it resembles dictatorship. Americans do not like dictators. .Sincerely, Diane V. Whitfield TRUE: Taylor Residents United for the Environment Writer supports plant Dear Editor: I want to support the coal power plant that will possibly come to Taylor County because our county needs more jobs. I live in Perry although I wqrk overseas because of the limited'opportunities in our county. Our community needs the positive economic impact this facility will provide. During the construction phase it will stimulate our economy and when it's complete it will offer 150 permanent jobs. This is a great opportunity for Taylor County. Mike Skelton Recall all commissioners? Dear Editor: SThe commissioners of Taylor County seem to be more interested in the health and welfare of the special interest groups than for the people of Taylor County. First there' was the deadly bombing range by'Steve Alford; now there is the deadly coal-fired electric plant by Mike: Lawson. Our. county commissioners went "whole hog" for both projects without any input from the citizens of Taylor County. I think that it is high time for the people of Taylor County to recall all five commissioners, who seem to have more compassion for the special interest groups than they do for the people of Taylor County that elected them. None of the special interest groups reside in Taylor County, they pay no taxes in Taylor County and are not qualified to vote in Taylor County. Sincerely, Leo Eaton Clear Choice plans include your home phone, local and long distance calls plus calling features: all at a great price! long 'dist a n 6'e- as. IoV,. as a minute! riirirr B-5 The Taco Times September 14, 2005 TRUCKLOAD S USDA INSPECTED SDA INSPECTED BEEF T-BONE STEAK FRESH GROUND CHOCK $4.99P" LB. SI .I .- -.. .,S USDA INSPECTED USDA INSPECTED GOLDKIST FARMS ED *IOLE BONELESS WHOLE BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS BON ELSSBE USDA INSPECTED CENTER-CUT BONELESS P:.PORK. CHOPS FAMILY PACK $2.99B. CAROLINA PRIDE SLICED BACON 12 OZ. 2/$4.00 ^ ^ VINE RIP TOMATO Es~ .99( LBO', Il IKRrlft --T PARMESA kINE CHEES rSEEDLESS REDII GRAPES $12 B HOMEBET BLU CHAROAL ONN I II Ado I ~_ B-6 The Taco Times September 14, 2005 : i i i . SSmall Mf~ISCLAEU ..iFi REN Estate Sale, Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., includes all household goods, garage tools and equipment, 210 West Wilcox Street. 9/14,9/16 Avon Sale, Wed., Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 140 Regina Road at end of Pinetree, liners, deodorants, perfumes, body sprays, Anew products, jewelry and more. 9/14-9/30 Auction every Friday, 6:30 p.m. Three miles South of Perry on Highway .19. Auction every Saturday, 6 p.m., 3 miles of Cross City on Hwy 19 at Old Drive In, Now taking consignments for future'auctions. We do estate sales, liquidation and bankruptcies. AB#2424, AU#2548. Third Generation Auction Service, 850-584- 8714. 9/14-9/30 High performance, tires and rims, 205/40/ZR17, $300 o.b.o., call 223-2768, ask for Jamie, 9/7-9/16 10 gallon aquarium, ready to go, 3, plants, gravel, 1 large, hollow rock, 2 new filters,. heater and thermometer, $30, call 584- 6002, ask for Michelle. 8/12tf Cd player/TV 'Stand, has open space to hold stereo with speaker space, television sits on top, has slots for cd's down bottom front portion and .cubby holes on either side to hold movies or pooks, $15, call MiChelle at 584-6002. 8/t2tf / \ -HOMES & I For Sale 2003 Homes of Merit, pay off & more, 584-3450, leave message. 9/14-10/7 Office space for rent, Hwy 27, beside Cashway. Contact: Shane Knowles, 584- 2260 or 672-0547 (cell). 8/31-9/30BBB Woodridoe Apartments!! Looking for applicants! Apply now for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, Equal Housing Opportunity. Call 850-584-5668. 709 W. SChurch St., Perry, FL 32347. TDD/TTY - 711. tfWA Southern Villas of Perry!! New Managementll * HUD Vouchers accepted.. 10 and' 2 bedroom HC 'and norn-HC accessible apartments. Call 850-584-8111. TDD/TTY 711. 315 Puckett Rd. Perry, FL 32347. Equal Housing Opportunity. tfSV Boat for sale: 20 ft. nitro, 200 Yamaha, loaded, asking $15,000, or trade for equal vaiue, tractor w/bush hog & bucket, 584- 3795. 9/9-9/16 2 new trailers for sale, 15" tires, 2x8 wood floor, 5x10, $750, also, 6'4"x12, $800, call 584-6717, leave message. 9/7,9/16 Pontoon Deck boat, 24 ft.,.65 hp, Evinrude and Trailer, call 850-584-6477, leave message. 9/9-9/30 Motor home, $20,000, 1992 Flair, 36K miles, 454 chev., jacks, dual a/c, onan gen., also, '93 Jeep Cherokee, tow car, new motor, tow bar, $4000, call 584-2244. 9/9-9/16 2003 17' DLX Carolina Skiff, '03 50HP Yamaha, w/trailer, front deck, center. console & cooler seat,like new,-$7900 call 838-1186. .9/2-9/16 1981 Sporiscraf Fisherman 21 foot, new motor (350 I/O), new rebuilt foot by Shield Marina, %new .electronics, Great condition, too many things to list, best offer, call Jim or Valerie at 850-584-7928. 8/17tf SIn Clark Subdivision, small white and tan, 'female dog, no collar, but tag, 10-12 Ibs. somebody's baby 584-6613. Chocolate Labs, AKC w/papers, 3 1/2 weeks, deposits are o.k., 6 males, 2 females, vet. shots & wormed, trades considered, can be seen, call 850-584- 3178 (home) or 727-215-1355 (cell). 8/31-9/16. - AOLE1 I 94 Ford Escort, Station Wagon, great gas mileage, $1000, please leave message, 223-1087. 9/14 1995 Ford, Espire, cold air, 5 spd,, good gas mileage, needs some body work, $550 838-2863. - 9/14 2001, King Cab, Toyota Tundra Truck, TRD off road package, very .clean, 54K miles, lots of extras, $15,000, call 584- 3600. 9/9,9/14 2000 Ford F250, black, ,at., a.c., power windows, locks, 4x4, 73K miles, (850)584- 6302., 9/7-9/23 1994 Capri Classic, excellent condition, asking $5000, call 584-4974. 8/31-9/16 Florida Department of Transportation has a vacancy in. Madison County forthe following position: Position Number: 55004540 Broad Band Title: Highway Maintenance Workers-Level 1 Working Title: Highway Maintenance Technician Last date to apply: September 16, 2005 For more job information call 850/838- 5800. To apply online go to: http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm or call People First at 1-877-562-7287. The Department of Transportation is an 'Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Drug Free Workplace employer. 9/7-9/16 . Needed at once, an individual that has had experience in working'in a plumbing *?:.mpany [hat unldrsir3nds Ihe needs of its customers and respect for office personnel. Call 850-584-8603 for ani Interview. ; 917dHS ~---- FURNITURE Chifforobes Pie Safes Hoosier Cabinet Washstand Antique Dining Tables & Chairs Drop-leaf Tables Fireplace Mantels- Iron Beds ANTIQUE & PRIMITIVE FARM IMPLEMENTS , Plows, Planters, Thrashers, Corn Grinders -100's Rrimitive Hand Tools Numerous Cross Cut Saws- Grinding Wheels. Syrup Kettles & Cane Mills Wash Pots LHorse Drawn Wagons Wagon Wheels "ANTIQUE S PRIMITIVE KITCHEN & COOKWARE Sausage & Cotfee Grin drs Stoneware Antique Wood Stove Auction this Friday. We have estate items, household items. ad meat and groceries Saturday estate sale with car, household items glassware depression and etc., furniture, tools and much more AB#2424, AU#2548 TGAS. 9/14-9/16 ,-1] Diniri Room set, vintage 1945. Blonde mahogany table. 3 leaves. 6 chairs, china cabinet, $650, 584-9659 9/14-9/21 Dell Computer, 2 yrs. old, 17" fiat panel, pentium 4.2.2 GHZ, 512 memory 80 GIG hard r.ve w/ dell all in one printer and L Shape desk. asking $850 call 838-1186 9/2-9/16 , Hand Crock Churn Griswold Ironware, Daisy Butter Churns MISC. ANTIQUE & PRIMITIVES Rocking Horse, Western Flyer Wagon & Tractor Bells Coca Cola Ice Chests & Signs 'Railroad Jack & Lanterns Buggy Light Arrowhead Collection Prints Singer Foot Pedal Sewing Machines Clocks &- Violin TRACTORS 801 Ford SJohn Deere 40 Farmall F-20 COIN COLLECTION '.'''L: : MISCELLANEOUS Comic Books, Albums, Baseball Cards ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST One acre lot in prestigious Clark subdivision Cleared and ready to build your dream home $40,000, will go fast. Call 584-2000. 8/24-9/16 , $18,000 Built in 1950s, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath All Pine Wood Floors SNew Central H/A :: Some Appliances House moved at buyer's expense., Call for appt. 584-5454 VEGGIES TO YOUR DOOR! .E Fresh-Picked, blanched, flash frozen, shelled zippers, butter beans, black eyes, white acres, ford hooks, cream corn, okra, green beans, broccoli, mustards & collards ,4 Free delivery every Saturday with 3 or more bushels 352-498-2580 For Sale- Sofa bed-$150, dryer-$75, dinette Land for sale, located on Hwy 221 between set w/4 chairs-$75. microwave w/browner- Shiloh Church Rd and Cairo Parker Rd 1 $75. 1 king size mattress-$25. 1 lull size acre lois with paved roads Owner matress set w/rails-$25. 1 full size financing available Please call (3861 658-.,. mattress-$15 call 584-5081 aher 9-00 a m. 1346 or 18501 584.7466 Badcock's 9/9-9/16 dEF Mayiag washer & dryer set (whitel. $375 2.4 acres with seplic power pole and city set, kitchen aid (white), dishwasher, $150. water Mobile homes permitted. $19.500, call 584-3600 call 838-2755. 919, 9/14 8/5tfDC GULF COAST METAL fSS^*w^ METAL 3' Wide ROOFING Galvalume 3' Wide Full line of 3'Wide accessories in stock Painted Special Flashings Made All Types Warranted Metal Available Cut to your desired lengrhs Deliver.' Serinre .A ailable Call Toll-Free 888-393-0335 352-498-0778 Horseshoe Beach, Fl. Fellow Appliance Sales and Service. We nave over 50 refurbished appliances in stock now. Washers, dryers, refrigerators, electric stoves, window alc units, stack, unit w/d, RV w/d, winger washer and disn washer, $100 and up, with warranty. We do in-home service and in-stop repair, 1302 N. SJefferson Street. Perry. (850) 584-7773. 9/14-9/30 For Sale: Oueen sized bedroom outfit, bed dresser night stand, armoire, $250, 223-1874. 9/14,9/16 Large 2 bedroom mobile home, just outside the city limits, no pets, $350 a month. $200 deposit, please leave a message, 223-1087. 9/1'4 Large family home on private lot,$750 .mo;, first,.last & security deposit, 584-8275 or 838-9208. . 9/9-9/30 The City of Perry is accepting applications for the following : '" .. position. RECORDS CLERK (Administrative Office) Req. High School Diploma or equivalency. Must have a valid Driver's License Knowledge of computer basics and :clerical experience preferred. Salary Range: S$7.36,- $10.40 Applications are available at the City of Perry Personnel Office . and will be accepted until the position is filled. CITY OF PERRY Personnel Office 224 S. Jefferson Street Perry, FL 32347 (850) 584-7161 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER The City of Perry is taking applications for the following position: TRUCK DRIVERILABORER (Sanitation) Req: Must have valid Florida Drivers License and be able to obtain a CDL within 6 months after employment. Salary: $8.12- $11.47 Applications ace available at the City of Perry Personnel Office and will be accepted until the position is filled. CITY OF PERRY Personnel Office 224 S.Jefferson Street Perry, fL 32347 (850) '684-7161 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE EQUAL OPPORTONIY EMPLOYER AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER ads...big deals! 3ntly recruiting for an The District School Board of Taylor alist I.' Position no. County Head Start Program is accepting y Range: $25,000 to applications for the following vacant applicant will be positions:. orida environmental Teacher Aides (2 positions)-10 mos. 8 hrs. imum qualifications: Minimum qualifications are A.S. Degree in with 30 hours of Early Childhood Education or related field squires field work. desired. High School Diploma or required to perform equivalency and passing score on Parapro. ore, during, and/or Assessment Test are required. ing 'hours or days. Interested -applicants please contact d. Please apply on- Taylor One Stop Career Center, 584-7604. lorida.com. Refer to These positions are open to school board .001728. Only State employees and the general public. The is will be accepted. Taylor County School Board adheres to a 0/05. EO/AA/VP drug free workplace policy. Drug testing with a negative result is required.. Head Start employees must, pass health screening, fingerprinting, and background ying, looking for check required by DCF for licensing rveying Party Chief, daycare workers. Closing date for these 7. positions is September 16,12:00 Noon. 9/9, 9/14HSP S.V. of Perry Apartments Manager position open. 32 hours per.week with benefits. 8:00-5:00 Monday-Thursday. Need office, computer and people skills. Some travel required. Drug-free workplace. Must have valid dr. license & transportation. Send resume to Karen McMillen c/o.Sutton Creek Apartments, 16978 N.W. Mayo Street, Blountstown, FL 32424. Equal Opportunity Employer. 8/12tfSV TAYLOR CHD is curre Environmental Specia 001728, Annual Salar $30,000. Preferred certified in State of Fl health programs. Min Bachelors Degree science. Position re Incumbents may be I emergency duty befi beyond normal work Fingerprinting require line at https:/jobs.myf requisition number 64 of Florida Application Closing date 9/3 Employer. ' 9/14-9/30HD Blues Land Surve experienced Land Su call to apply, 584-5507 9/14-9/25 SDriver LETS TALK Upto $.40 to Start!l Plus $.03 Bonus NO NYC KLLM DryVan Training Available Home 7-10 Days 866-357-7351 EOE CDL-A 9/14 M.J. McCall Help Wanted: Local V route salesperson, performance, call 352-2 9/14-9/23 Certified Dietary Nursing Center (locE between Tallahassee is a 60-bed Skilled C for an energetic and ( to lead our Dietary st in a Nursing Home Planning is a "must! are a part of a wond caring individuals wl improve the lives of Staff. 6all 850-973-4 Davis, Administrator. 9/2tfMNC Experienced plumber's valid driver's license, call 850-584-8603. 7/20tfHS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next Class: Oct. 3'd Train in Florida National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 Associated Traning Services www.atsn-schools.com The City of Perry is accepting applications for the following position: Superintendent (Wastewater). This is a responsible administrative, technical, and supervisory positionI involving the operation and maintenance of the municipal wastewater treatment plant and facilities. . Complete job description available upon request. Req: Must have a standard high school diploma or equivalency. Must.have a minimum of a Class "B" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License as issued by the State of Florida Annual Salary Range: $33,696.00- $45,317.37. Applications are available at City of Perry Personnel Office and will be accepted until the position is filled. CITY OF PERRY Personnel Office 224 S. Jefferson Street - Perry, FL 32347 Phone: (850) 584-7161 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER The City of Perry is accepting applications for the following position: METER READER S (Water Department) Req: High School Diploma or equivalency, Valid Driver's License Salary: $9.88 $13.29 hrly, Applications are available at the City of, Perry Personnel Office and will be accepted until the position is filled. CITY OF PERRY Personnel Office 224 S. Jefferson Street. Perry, FL 32347 (850) 584-7161 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Perry is taking applications for the following position: Community Development Director Must possess working knowledge of all phases of building construction, experience in enforcement of building codes, supplemented with responsible administrative experience and training. State certification as general building contractor may be substituted for field construction experience. Req: Must have high school diploma or equivalency. Meet the certification requirements for building inspector as established by the state of Florida. Completion of two or more years of college coursework,-or any equivalent combination of Straining or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid Florida drivers license. A complete job description is available upon request. Salary Range: $37,190.40- $50,016.95 Applications are available at the City of Perry Personnel Office and will be accepted until the position is filled. CITY OF PERRY Personnel Office 224 S. Jefferson Street Perry, FL 32347 (850) 584-7161 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER -~ 108 Grand StiS.W., Greenville, FL Saturday I:.0c6ober 1.: l: 0:00 a.m.J * Grand Old Brick Building Erected in 1899 Restored 1997 4,500 SF Two Story 50 Year Collection of Antiques and Primitives A Collectors and Traders Dream Many Unique Well Preserved Items ROWELL REALTY & AucTION Co., INC. 0-w 800-323-8388 liF ., -r' P-.;,lum A J4;79 AB i29 ForAd.itio.aInform1[a ! HELP WANTED Now Hiring!I1I~ C Nurses & CN tIi~l~Yl;Ls FullTim or artTim Coo Detay id Wholesale Co. needs pay based on 231-0273. Manager Madison ated in Madison, FL e and Valdosta, GA) 'are Facility, looking caring team member :aff. Prior experience with MDS and Care " We are small, but derful company with ho have a desire to :our Residents and 4880 -,Ask for Jane Needed, must have we do drug testing, ~ ~ ~n~i~C~1F APALACHEE CENTER A Behavioral Health Care Center is Currently seeking: CLINICAL SUPERVISION SPECIALIST #1451 MASTER'S DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK, COUNSELING OR A RELATED HUMAN SERVICES FIELD AND THREE YEARS OF RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, ONE OF WHICH MUST HAVE BEEN IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE/CLINICAL SUPERVISORY CAPACITY. LICENSURE PREFERRED. SHIFT: 8 A.M. 5 P.M./ MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. For more information and a complete listing of available positions: www:apalacheecenter.org (850) 523-3217 or 1(800)226-2931 Human Resources 2634-J Capital Circle N.E., Tallahassee, FL Pre-Hire Drug Screen &.FDLE background check An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Drug-Free Workplace 9/14, 9/16AC Check Station Positions Available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hiring personnel for seasonal work at check 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 (850) 838-9016, or stop by the Big Bend Field Office at 663 Plantation Rd. in'Perry. EO/AA 7/27-10/23 Position under Taylor County Board of County Commissioners: RMT-$8.04 Submit applications to Taylor Employment Connections. Positions open until filled. Taylor County BCC is an EEO/ADA/drug testing employer. 7/20tf BCC Taylor Co. Bd. of Co. Comm. is accepting applications for Veterans Service Officer and Airport Manager. This may be 2 part time positions with minimum of 16 hours per week or if applicant has qualifications for both positions, the two positions might be combined into a full time position. Veterans Service Officer must meet veteran requirements asset forth in F.S: 292.11; 2 year degree from accredited university / college, or high school or equivalent diploma and 4 yrs. of administrative experience. Airport manager preference is for someone with bacheloris degree in an aviation related field or minimum of 3 years aviation experience and 2 or more years of administrative/ managerial experience. Interested individuals should contact' Taylor Employment Connections, 224 N. Jefferson for full job description / requirements and application. Taylor County is an Equal Opportunity/Aflirmative Action Employer. 'Pre-Hire drug screen & FDLE background check Any questions concerning the positions should,be directed to Melody Cox 838-3500x9. Position is open until filled. 9/14ff B-7 The TaCOTimes September 14, 2005 | Letters to the Editor B? I Badcock & More Set up & Delivery Must be 18 yrs, old, license required, good driving record, no.phone calls, apply in person at 1003 S. Jefferson St. 8/12tfBC Woodridge Apartments Immediate opening for maintenance / grounds person. 40 hours per week w/benefits; basic plumbing, electrical, SR, carpentry, & grounds equipment maintenance necessary. Drug-free workplace. Must have valid dr. license & free workplace. Must have valid dr. license & transportation. Some travel required. Apply at rental office, 709 West Church St., Perry, FL. Equal Opportunity Employer. 9/9tfWA : Wanted dead or alive; Junk cars, trucks, tractors, etc. Will buy, sell &' trade 4x4 & truck parts. S*M*A*S*H Towing, 386-688- 3999 or 850-843-4227. 7/itfS Own your own business, ground floor opportunity merchandising marketplace Opening soon Seeking vendors to fill spaces. Call Ms. Jones at (850) 223-3976, low costs. 8/26-9/16 Lindsey Tractor Service Lawn Service, bush hogging, land clearing, drive ways, tree trimming, hauling, food plots, debree removal, etc... Call 850-584-5193 or 850-838-4818 4/27tf TREE CAPITAL CLEANING UPHOLSTERY -,-. & CARPET CLEANING Dries in 3-4 hours 584-CLEAN (584.2532) 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 - Need a -ulor" Learn Spanish- Read, write, I speak, understand, Improve your English grammar, spelling. writing. reading. We teach children and adults. Call: 584-6968. 8/31-9/30 If you're looking for a fulfilling career opportunity and not just a job, then learn about the exciting things happening in our organization. With Gambro Healthcare, you can make a difference in your patients' lives, and still get to live yours. LPN-Peiry SWe offer outstanding benefits, excellent training and work/life balance. Apply at www.gambrohealthcare.com, call 800-381-7063, ext. 116079 or fax 800-232-1451. AMBRO .Healthcare EE. ., U/ ife. Made Possibk. Prestige Home Center Chiefland The Only Factory Outlet on the West Coast NO "DOUBLE TALK" WITH OUR ADVERTISING-- NO GAMES WITH OUR PRICES! Any New.Home Purchased from Prestige Homes Includes FREE Delivery & Set-Up...PERIOD! ~L.It, Aj N itttlBL~ r l --BRAND NEW-. Choose from 2 or 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Exceeds New Gov't. Standards' *275 mo. Includes AC, Heat, Skirting & Steps No Down Payment for Landowners! (60 Other Homes to Choose From1) Eggs are Cheaper in the Country, So are Prestige Homes! N..H. 19, Chiefland 800-477-2492 TREE REMOVAL, STUMP GRINDING Free Estimates, Bucket Truck Available, will clean off house roofs. Licensed & Insured. Call John (Sesock), (850) 584- 2027 or (850) 591-8301. 9/2-9/30 A+ Blanco Home Cleaning Service, (850) 223-1523, Letty Blanco, Licensed & Insured. 9/9-9/30 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 The Handyman experts, honest work! Affordable, professional, licensed and insured. Specializing in house painting, interior, etc., mobile home repairs, home maintenance, pressure washing (wood and concrete) carpet, vinyl, wood floor, ceramic tile, and repairs. Call 584-2270 (home) or 584-3776 (office). 25 years. tfJM Clay Swindle, L.L.C., All types of remodeling, docks, decks, windows, door framing, add on additions, porches, screen enclosures, painting interior & exterior. 18 yrs. exp., licensed & insured. Free Estimate, call 850-223-1780 or 843-1941, leave message. Commercial & Residential. 8/5tfCS Circle' "T" Specializing in all types of tractor work, bushhogging, root raking, harrowing, dirt hauling & leveling, debris removal, clean up, and lawn care. Call for free estimate, 584-2806. 9/14-10/76 Second pair of hands, Respite Care, call 584-8959. *9/14-9/30 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 Southem Siding & Remodeling, LLC. Vinyl siding.& soffit, wood rot, fascia, decks, aluminum screen rooms, windows, porches and more. Jay Swindle ,(850) 843-1731 SLicensed & Insured S 8/129/30 IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 3rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY Case #: 04-904-CA Division #: UNC: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, 1-. 1E ; r i-,L. ,-F'ir- L CITY BANK; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION #1; IF LIVING, AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER AND S.- I i iji THE: ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 23, 2005, entered in Civil Case No. 04-904-CA of the Circuit Court 'of the 3rd Judicial Circuit in and for Taylor County,' Florida, wherein FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff arid JAMES G. TAYLOR are. dierdon.ir, .:',. I will sell to the highest and C..: c.iaei lor cash, AT THE WEST DOOR OF THE TAYLOR -COUNTY, FLORIDA, BETWEEN 11:00 A.M. AND 2:00 P.M. on September 29, 2005, the following described property as set forth In said Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 3, BLOCK "A" WOODS CREEK PLANTATION, AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 177A, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY. FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH A DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME PERMANENTLY AFFIXED THEREON YEAR: 1994 MAKE: OMNI, VIN #: 036388A AND 03688B, TITLE # 65232020 AND 65232021. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT TAYLOR COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 108 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET, PERRY, FL 32347 WITHIN 2 WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE OF SALE: IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL: 1-800-955- 8771; IF YOU ARE.VOICE IMPAIRED CALL: 1-800-955-8770. DATED at PERRY, Florida, this 24 day of August, 2005. ANNIE MAE MURPHY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Taylor County, Florida BY: Mart Lavall Deputy Clerk 9/14, 9/21 LEGAL NOTICE There will be a contractors meeting held on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 beginning at 9:00 a.m. In the conference room at Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. Administration Building, 1171 Nobles Ferry Road, Building #2, Live Oak. This meeting Is mandatory for all contractors Interested In doing contract work with the Home Repair Programs for SREC, Inc, There will be no exceptions.' All contractors should bring proof of Insurances (liability dnd workman's$ comp), current state/county license, and proof of Incorporation in applicable. . 9/14 Notice Is hereby given to Danny Joe Corbin, Holly'Denise Corbitt or Double D Auto. Unless payment Is made on 1997 Kla Sephia, VIN: KNAFA1255V5306270, for towing service on 8/19/2005. Vehicle will be auctioned on the 30th day of September, 2005 @ 10 a.m. at Thomas, Chevrolet, 2128 Hwy 19 S, Perry, FL. 9/14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS L.:.ui;e T Loque. Cose Io' 05 294CP filed in rne CIrcui Coun or mre Ihid Judicial Circuit. In ana For laylor County. Florida. laylor County Courthouse, P O. Box 620. Per./, Floriaa 32348. Personal Represeniallve Carol -lenadry, P.O. Box 636; Perry, Florida 32348; Attorney for the Personal Representative Is William W. Blue, Cooper, Byrrie & Blue, 115 W. Bay Street, Perry, Forida 32347. All creditors must file clialris against the estate with the above court'on or before the date that is three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. The first, :date of publication of this, notice is September 14, 2005. 9/.14, 9/21. NOTICE: LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given to Yvette Marshall, 1301 W. Ash St, Perry, Florida 32347, unless payment is made on Unit B-22 (Contents: household goods), contents will be sold on or after the 30th day of September, 2005, at Handy Rentals Self Storage; 900 Industrial Park Dr., Perry, FL 32348. 9/14-9/23 LEGAL NOTICE The Suwonnee River Economic Council, eInc. Board of Directors will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors on Monday, September 26, 2005, 7:00 P.M. .a i e Quality Inn & Conference Center ; In Lake City, Florida. .914 SN .. l Sign On Bonus ' PRITCHETT TRUCKIIIG NEEDS EXPERIENCED CLASS A DRIVERS IN YOUR AREA FOR LOCAL HAUl:IS GOOD PAYAND BENEFITS ' l I 1-800-486-7504 WANTED MAINTENANCE MAN Guarantee 40 hours with transportation furnished. Knowledge of painting, wood working, some electrical and plumbing. All aspects of property maintenance. Must have good driving record and references. Compensation based upon experience. 401K Plan, Paid Vacation, Health Insurance & Paid Sick Leave. We have a drug free work place and equal opportunity employer. Apply in person. Ware Oil & Supply Co., Inc. 2715 S. Byron Butler Parkway Perry, Florida 32348 Coal-fired plant 'not good for community' Dear Editor: asked the people before you I have had second thoughts invited the JEA to come. - about the coal-fired power plant; Let's face it, Taylor County will let's hope our county get no benefit from the electricity commissioners will, too. Twenty produced by JEA. The Seminole years ago, I was on the Taylor Plant would have powered the TrI County Development Authority County Electric Cooperative. (TCDA), when the Seminole Seminole would have paid Electric Company was looking for property taxes assessed on the' another site for a power plant, plant. JEA is not obligated to pay: similar to the one they had just property taxes. builtin Palatka. Let me say now, The worst hazard is the ill effect -. the company was looking for a on people's health. Many doctors site; we did not search them out. and medical societies are speaking: With citizen support shown by a up against the use of coal. If it: petition drive of more than 5,000 were a good idea to expose the.: .signatures, the TCDA supported population to coal pollution, why the power plant, and the city and doesn't the JEA build the plant in. county did, too. At the time, we their own county? JEA knows the- were disappointed when the plant hazard; that is why they chose- -was not built. Taylor County. For us in Taylor Today, 20 years later, with JEA County, the location of the plant -wanting to build a coal-fired power right next to Buckeye would be a plant here, things have changed. double whammy on our health. There are volumes of documented: It has taken me years to realize- information available about the that a coal-fired power plant is not: unhealthy aspects of burning coal. good for our county. People are smarter about their Commisioners, think about the' health. Commissioners, since health burden you and the TCDA you passed a resolution before are placing on our community, advising the. people about the and act now before it is too late. power plant, you must have Respectfully, doubted that you would have the John Dickert support of the citizens. No one Former Chairman, TCDA Writer questions conflicts of interest Dear Editor: There are two very disturbing aspects of the county commissioners' adamant insistence on allowing the deadly coal-fired electric plant to be built in Taylor County without a vote. First, is the appearance of a possible conflict of interest on the part of two commissioners. One is Mr. Malcolm Page who most everyone knows is the president of Tri-County Electric. The other commissioner is Clay Bethea who very few people know is the manager of Buckeye's privately owned electric plant. Both companies could possibly benefit by having this plant built in Taylor County. The commissioners in Madison - County, the home of Tri-County Electric, voted (last) Wednesday to disallow the plant being in their county. The other disturbing aspect is the county commissioners' adamant and almost arrogant refusal to allow a vote by the people. It is obvious that they- know that it would be defeated by a bigger margin that the deadly: bombing range. Even though all: five commissioners will be soundly defeated before the plant is built they will still be responsible for the erection of this deadly plant in Taylor County. Coal-fired plants always have, do now and always, will emit deadly particles that will raise the rate of disease and death in the people who live in vicinity of this plant. The only way to dispel the appearance of a possible conflict of interest and for the commissioners to be able to deny the personal responsibility for the erection of this deadly plant (that will raise the average rate of diseases and death in the vicinity of the plant) is to allow all the people in Taylor County to vote "yes" or "no" on the erection of this plant. H. T. Baxter Writer warns against use of tazer weapon Dear Editor: I read the recent article about the man being tazered in the newspaper. It struck my interest. You published an article in the newspaper about me approximately one year ago. In comparing the two articles, I realized there could be a reason whiy the number of times I was tazered was not-published. I have been accused of speculating before, so here I go once more. If you had been given an actual report it. would appear embarrassing. Arresting a man over a trespasser that was told to stay away from him by the people arresting him. The report had the actual number o officers involved,. which was 15 in all. If the report read the man was told to turn around and did so. Then two officers shot him in the back with two tazers. Which was followed by a groups of officers dry tazering' to the back, arms and head while -on the floor. (There appears to be a pattern when the person is on the ground.) I am only speculating, but if a report was printed that reflected the number of times I was tazered by the T.C.S.O. and P.P.D., to include the trespasser had been told to stay away by the T.C.S.O. it would appear different. It appears the news media was used to create the illusion the T.C.S.O. and P.P.D. did not use, tazers. I enjoy reading the Perry newspapers and will continue to read them. Altogether, I hav-e learned to read them with discretion. Because I don't know if you are given all the facts of.the story. I only hope the school board will not allow tazers to be employed in the schools. Reason being, the voltage is great enough to conduct through the person:to someone else. The tazer leaves scars which is done by burning the skin during dry tazerings. That is a concern everyone should have, because a tazer does not do what it is supposed to do. Thanks, Andrew Glen Sheffield Mayor should be proud of Perry SDear Editor: This is a letter of gratitude to the people of Perry: the Days Inn, Crosspoint Baptist Fellowship Church, the pharmacist at Winn- Dixie, the doctor who was working' ER, the lady- at Pepperlead's store and to anyone else whose names we have forgotten. You will never know how much we appreciate you. - Everyone in this town has been awesome. The mayor should be very proud of his (her) town. May God bless each and every one. '; Victims of.Hurricane Katrina from Mississippi Gulf Coast The Taco Times September 14,_2005 rv, I, Jr - '-' '. j1 uii I - .I I .f,. - =:.. , It~- I ;ji I ~r : i-C:- B . ':" -I~~i~ r ~ ~i ii ~z .1. .~ L ;~~:;: t~ ~ ~k~-1. 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