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Sei Taylor t * Since 1961 imeS Midweek inEditons 1-2' 2005. .. . -- -. ...... . . I-i 2 Sections Our 44th Year, No. 41 Alford: guilty of all charges By TOM McLAUGHLIN Northwest Florida Daily News (Special to the Taco Times) PENSACOLA--Land speculator Stephen Alford and attorney David Fleet were convicted Friday afternoon on multiple counts of S Stephen Alford wire fraud, money laundering and other charges relating to a failed land deal. The two Niceville. residents stood solemnly in the frigid federal courtroom and listened as a court clerk repeated the words "guilty as charged" for every count the government had leveled against them. Alford and Fleet were released under the conditions of their existing bonds and will be sentenced on Jan. 6 at 9 a.m. at the U.S. District Courthouse in Pensacola. "I'm obviously disappointed," a tearful Alford said as he left the building. "I'm probably not in a good spot to have much to say." Fleet, who had said earlier in the day he would not comment if the jury brought back a guilty verdict, looked over at his wife of 23 years after the verdict was read. He was consoled by a large group of'tearful family members after leaving the courtroom. A jury of seven men and five women returned the guilty verdicts at 5:45 p.m. after deliberating for about six hours. Final arguments in the case wrapped up about noon. Fleet's attorney, Barry Beroset, said he and his client will spend the next several months. preparing for sentencing. S"That's the next important stage," Beroset said. Prosecutor Michelle Heldmyer left the courtroom without comment as soon as court was adjourned. Alford, clearly distraught, departed the courthouse alone. He said he'll spend the three months of freedom he has left with his three children. "What else do I do?" he said, weeping again. "You know?"- The jury found that the two men had taken more than $12 million from investors in a land swap scheme without intending to repay the funds. In her closing argument, Heldmyer painted Alford and Fleet as swindlers motivated by simple greed. "They wanted that money more than anything. It was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and they were willing to set aside morals, judgment, ethics and the law to get there," she said. Heldmyer told the jury that Alford and Fleet had agreed to sell the same two parcels of Okaloosa Island land to anyone willing to put Please see page 2 Body of missing boater is found The body of a boater who had been missing since Sunday, Oct. 2 was found Saturday evening about 15 miles southeast of Carrabelle. and identified as 54-year-old Lonnie Ray Goff of Perry. Goffs father-in-law, Jimmie White, 67, is still missing. The pair left fiom Peterson's Landing early Sunday morning, but failed toreturn that night. Law enforcement was called and a search involving the Taylor County Sheriffs Office, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Coast Guard ensued, covering more than 1,000 miles of water and 250 miles of coastline. Tuesday evening a conference call was set up between. all three departmems and it was decided to suspbnd-the search. Thursday afternoon, officers with the FWC reported that the mostly submerged 15 1/2-foot Glasstream aluminum boat the men had been on had been located north-northwest of Rock Island. The boat was discovered by a St. Mark's crabber who was lending his traps. FWC officers again set up a grid pattern around the boat to search for'the bodies, but were unsuccessful. A fisherman in a private boat spotted Goffs body Saturday, just after 3 p.m. and remained with the body until FWC officers from that region arrived on the scene. Goff's body was found approximately 40 nautical miles from where the boat was located.: The body was turned over to the Leon County Medical Examiner's Office which conducted an autopsy to determine the'cause of death and for identification purposes, according to FWC Off. Guy Carpenter. The cause of death was ruled as drowniiig. iPlease see page 3,' ,\ l f *> --* y- Walker Tracy Davis. center, and Haley Smith were crowned the 2005 Florida Forest Festival Little King and Queen in cere- monies held.Oct. 8. Lanzy Cribbs, left, and Hannah McNutt were riamed second runners-up with Cory Cruce, right, and Kendal Blue, taking home first runners-up honors. The wee royalty- will be very special guests at all upcoming Florida Forest Festival events, beginning Saturday, Oct. 15, with the annual Kids Parade & Picnic in the Park. Da"vis, Smii th crowned festival's little king, little queen Saturday A pint-size prince with a thousand-watt smile and a blond- haired, blue-eyed princess were crowned Taylor County's 2005 Little King and Little Queen during ceremonies held Saturday, Oct. 8, at Taylor County Middle School. Walker Tracy Davis, the son of Tracy and Janine Davis, will bear the king's crown for the next year, representing the 50th Florida Forest Festival. At his side as queen will be Haley Smith, the daughter of Pepper and Amber Smith. Joining them on the royal court are: first runners-up Cory O'Neal Cruce, the son of Neal and Belinda Cruce, and Kendal Brooke Blue, the, daughter of Robert and Lucretia Blue, along with second runners-up Lanzy Cribbs, the son of Melvin and Marsie Cribbs, and Hannah McNutt, the daughter of Timmy and Jennifer McNutt. The royal couple will make their, first public appearance at the festival's 2005 Kids Parade & Picnic in the Park Saturday, Oct. 15, in downtown Perry: The Little King. & -Queen Pageant drew a capacity crowd to" the middle school auditorium, where 24 little 'princes and princesses competed for the crown. Audience -members were taken on a journey "Through the Years" with costumed skits and musical numbers. The junior competitors-- whose average age was five years old--shimmied and shone in a wide array of, get-ups...from poodle skirts to futuristic space suits. Some of the biggest names in rock-and-roll made special guest appearances for the show, including Elvis (accompanied by his junior-size twin) and Sonny and Cher. Deidra McRory Newman served as Mistress of Ceremonies with co- chair honors being shared by Kristy Goodman, Nicole Wilder, Angie Bembry and Wendy Cocaine, cash seized in drug bust three arrested I 'rUg,,,b,,uLI t CC dIcbire Fine Art Show The 2005 Florida Forest Festival Fine Art Show is dedicated to local photographer and forestry pioneer Walter L. Beers Jr., PhD. Samples of his work are currently on display at Forest Capital State Museum, along with artwork from past featured artists: Pat Ketring, Sue Hicks, Eddie Brown, Valmar (Pete) Lavoie and the sculpture team ,Bronze by \Cooley. Art enthusiasts and festival supporters are invited to a reception at the museum to mark the.. opening of the show Thursday,,Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. -l .' . Three Perry men have been Sarrested'on drug charges after a, joint operation involving Lafayette and Taylor County law enforcement yielded one' ounce, plus 15 grams of cocaine, a bottle full of crack cocaine, a small amount of marijuana and a large quantity of cash. According to Perry Police SDepartment Det. Mike Anderson and Taylor County Sheriff's Office Inv. Dewayne Bratcher, who comprise, the. Taylor County Joint Drug Task Force (JDT), Lafayette County Sheriff Carson McCall contacted them early last week in' reference to a cocaine buy bust of William "Billy" Knight, 46, of Perry. McCall told JDT that "they had Just arrested Knight for trafficking an ounce of cocaine. "Sheriff McCall said that he and Lafayette County Sherriffs Office Inv. Travis Boatwright had conducted a buy bust operation resulting in the delivery of one ounce of powder cocaine," Anderson said. "McCall said that while using an informant, a call was placed to Knight where the informant requested an ounce, of powder cocaine. The informant was given $1,060 cash with recorded serial numbers and attached with an electronic listening device. "The informant and Knight we're kept under visual surveillance during the operation," Bratcher said. "Knight met the informant at Buckville and picked him up. Then they traveled to Perry and were seen by Boatwright turning onto Center Street," Anderson added. Knight went into, an apartment located on Center and purchased the'cocaine. He then returned to the vehicle and gave the informant a baggie with the cocaine in it. Knight and the informant then drove back to Buckville where Knight was arrested. Knight was in. possession of a small amount of cocaine and $120 of the buy money. Anderson said that after further investigation, the Perry cocaine connection was identified as Lowski'Anderson, 27, who resides at 1107 Center Street, It was determined that there was enough probable cause to continue the investigation with a search warrant. State Attorney Dave Phqlps was contacted, who advised JDT to obtain a search warrant for the apartment, which they did. "A team of officers consisting of :Lafayette County deputies ard .Perry police officers was ,' Please see page 3 Goodman Parker. Beth Davis Patillo, who was the first Florida Forest Festival Little ,- Please see page 5 EMS refunds county Doctors' Memorial Hospital gave the county a refund for its Emergency Medical Services subsidy Monday. The county, as part of its agreement with DMH, gives the hospital $20,666 a month to help offset the cost of running EMS. DMH CEO Rick Brown was on the agenda Monday night to request the October funds, but instead told commissioners it was not needed. The funds for August and SSeptember "made us whole," Brown said. . "A deal's a deal," he said,fi before giving them a check for $212. The money was in addition to $805 he had already turned into county staff, he said. In the period from October 2004 to August 2005, EMS. had expenses of $754,000 with cash collections of $569,000 and county support of' $165,000. With the $41,333 subsidy given in early September, the county overpaid DMH $1,017, which" by the agreement was given back to the county. October ~ -- --- ------- ~---- ~------------------ ---- - -:- A-2 The Taco Times October 12, 2005 Eglin attffjey testified: Goinrinto Taylor County 'cold' to convince public made process worse ALFORD rV Continued fro age 1 money dowit on them. They committed fraud, she said, when investors Richard Massey and Tom Becnel paid for the same piece of land. Beroset and Joe Hammonds, -Alford's defense attorney, argued- that their clients had committed no fraud. Hammonds told the jury that land speculation is a high- stakes business not intended for the meek. Everyone involved, including thaoSe who lost .significant sums of money, knew what they weie up against, Hammonds said. "Was there a lot of greed? Absolutely. On all parts," he said. "And people who want to make money take ch es." Heldmyer accused Fleet, a former prose tor, of using the respect he'd gained over the years to "take advantage" of Massey, who lost $7 million in the land swap deal. "He should have known better," she said.' Hammonds told jurors, that Heldmyer's focus during the two- week trial 'on his client's,' spending-$3 million invested by land swap clients spent on personal extravagances--was designed to deflect their attention from the real issues in the case. "They don't want to talk about News Fdrum Kids Parade & Picnic in the Park is Saturday 'The Florida Forest Festival Kids Parade ard Picnic in the Park will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at 10a.m. Costume juieig will begin at 9:45 a.m..-as cqilestants line up on Washington Street (behind 'the courthouse). Trophies will be awarded for most original, costume; most keeping with the theme ("Still First in Forestry After. 50 Years"); and the judges' choice. Entries may be either individual or as a group. Trophies will be awarded when the parade begins. The parade will be led by the Taylor County Boys and Girls Drum Corps, as contestants and visiting entries 'walk to City Park. Fireworks light - the skies Tuesday S the 50th-annual Florida Forest Festival will hold its Fabulous Fireworks Slw Tuesday, Oct. 18, at- the Perry-FQl Airport. The show Ogins "at dark," so plan to arrive early for a good seat, organizers said. Signs removed from right-of-way Beginning Monday,. Oct. 17; the county will remllove all signs placed on county right-of-ways. Signs pla-el on. county right-of- ways pose | hious hazard and are not in co-Me with Taylor County Land Dev ment Regulations. The county will rlmove all posted signs and will store them temporarily at the County Road Department for pick-up. For future placement of any sign and permitting, call the administrative complex at 86 3500 (ext. 1). . Gtan up' this'Saturday :The semi-annual clean-up at Carlton Cemetery will continue Saturday, Oct. 15, from 7-11 a.m. Volunteers are invited to "bring your garden tools" and meet at the cemetery. Assistance will be available for all those needing help with clean- up. Are ju hungry? Taylor Cou~ty High School seniors will be, smiling hot dogs and hamburgers: at the. airport next Tuesday night as the Flonda Forest Festival celebrates its. 50th anniversary with fireworks. Sales will begin at 6 p.m. and continue until the fireworks fill the air. All proceeds will benefit the school- sponsored senior tnp to New York City ih the spring. * the deal, but it's all about the deal," he said. Both defense attorneys argued that Alford and Fleet were passionate about finalizing Alford's planned purchase of 545,000 acres of timberland in Taylor County. They knew the subsequent trade of that land to the Air Force for several parcels, including two valuable beachfront tracts in Okaloosa Island, would make .them rich. They said both Alford and Fleet had been aboveboard in their negotiations .for the sale of the two Okaloosa Island tracts, one 16-acre lot known as A-5 and, another 215 acres called the Dunes Parcel. Hammonds noted that the entire transaction had been quietly blessed by the Air Force, which wanted the Taylor County land for a long-range missile test site. Beioset closed by informing the juty that Fleet, his client, had not spent lavishly ias Alford had. He depended on Alford for payments he needed to operate his household and run a campaign for judge, Berosel said. Beroset said Fleet never lied to FBI agent Steve Harker, as the prosecution maintained. Heldmyer scoffed at that notion. Alford and Fleet face up to 20; ,years in prison and a maximum .$250,000 fine on the wire fraud convictions. The other charges'are punishable by anywhere from five to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. SDefense attorneys for the land speculator: and his lawyer ran through their witness list Thursday. One witness, Eglin Air Force Base attorney Don Fitch, explained why officials there never disclosed their willingness to trade large chunks of Okaloosa Island beachfront for timberland in Taylor County. S"It was very controversial for Eglin to give up Okaloosa Island property. During negotiations that needed to be kept quiet," Fitch told the court. Fitch was brought in to bolster the defense argument that Alford, with Fleet as his attorney; was devoted to closing a land swap that would have ended with two parcels of Okaloosa Island land in his possession. , First, Alford had to close on a purchase of 545,000 acres in :Taylor County, Air Force officials had agreed to swap valuable beachfront for, timberland in the state's rural Big Bend region because it needed a site for long- range missile testing. Fitch testified that he served as a "conduit for information" between the Air Force and Alford. He remained in communication with Alford and Fleet until their land swap deal collapsed near the end of 2004, he said. Fitch said he warned Alford and Fleet throughout that their plan was risky. "I was optimistic we would get the legislation to trade for the range, but I was never optimistic we would be able to use thq island property because of the public outcry," Fitch testified. Military leaders right up to the Secretary of the Air Force and Florida's District 1 U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Chumuckla, were behind the bombing range project, Fitch said. But the deal died because not enough was done in advance to soften, news of a possible bombing range in Taylor. In the election year of 2004, District 2- U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd, D- Monticello, couldn't afford the controversy within his constituency. "We made the process worse by going into Taylor County cold and trying to convince the public this would be a good thing," Fitch said. He blamed "the Air Force, Mr. Alford, Congressman Boyd, all of us,"' for the public relations snafu. Fitch testified that the need for a missile range "is still there." "Whether it has the same priority, I don't know." he told the Court. "'My feeling is it doesn't have the same priority) it did in 2004." Other defense witnesses called Thursday included Bob Black, an aide. to Miller who helped. coordinate initial meetings. between Alford and the Air Force, and Gary Wood. former president of Alford's Forest Capital Timber Company. Gary Joachim, an Atlanta native who finds investors for large! projects for Really Equity Capital Inc., also testified for the defense. He said Alford and Tom Becnel. one of Alford's investors, came to him looking for help finding people willing to fund their stake in the land swap. SJoachim testified that Alford was seeking investors to buy into the purchase of the Okaloosa Island tract known as the Dunes Parcel. That parcel, with 7,300 feet' of beachfront, was much easier to sell than the Taylor timberland. But' Joachim testified that selling the Air Force land without obtaining g the timberland wasn't ah option. "It's kinda putting- the cart before the horse," he said. "It was backwards." The deal got more muddled when Becnel refused to relinquish the claim he'd made to the Dunes SParcel by putting down $5 million and contracting with Alford to purchase the property. Investors went from squeamish to disinterested .when Becnel asked him to set up a meeting \with the Air Force, Joachim told the court. Becnel wanted to negotiate on his own behalf to buy the Dunes Parcel, he said. ' "I arranged a meeting that was subsequently canceled," Joachim said. "That put a question around the entire deal and cooled my investors' interest in purchasing the timberland." Look up in the sky! Jodi Giddens shows off both the 50th annual Florida Forest .Festival t-shirt as well as 3D glasses for the "Fabulous Fireworks" display Tuesday night; Both the shirts ($10) and the glasses ($1) are available at the festival office. 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Bratcher said while they were waiting, Lowski Anderson and David Mocean Gillyard, 22, arrived at the apartment in Anderson's car. "The team moved in and secured the two men. Gillyard was in possession of less than 20 grams marijuana and had cash on him," said Det. Anderson. "Anderson had several hundred dollars cash and a cell phone. All the money was seized and was later determined to contain buy money from the Lafayette County trafficking case," said Bratcher. When a search.of the apartment and Anderson's car was conducted, the following items were found: one bag containing 15 grams of powder cocaine, one bottle containing crack cocaine, one bag of marijuana and approximately $1,000 in cash. The men were taken to thb. Taylor County Jail, where they were charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a church. The arrests bring the total made this year by the task force to 62. Homecoming King, Queen Toney Powell and Stormie Knight were crowned Taylor County High School's 2005 Homecoming King and Queen during festivities held Friday, Oct. 7, at Dorsett Stadium. They are shown here in the pre-game ceremonial ride around the football field; the couple, along with members of the. Homecoming Court, were formally introduced to the capacity crowd which filled the stadium during half-time. Officers still alerted Memorial services planned BOATER S 'Continued from page 1 Lonnie Goff Carpenter said Tuesday it is unlikely that White's-body will be discovered 'after this length of time, but that all officers on the water have been told-.to keep a look-out,just in case." Family members said Tuesday that donations may be sent to. Sherry Goff, 176 E. Center Street, 32348, in lieu of flowers, or to Burns Funeral Home, 1400 N, Johnson-Stripling Road. Memorial services' have been, planned for later this month. ACRES We take PEAS I pride in our S- or fresh delicious unshelled) TOMAOES We shell our own that everyone Sdrum type seller loves Fady G rill lloe te civing Indian River Fruit " SPink Grapefruit Pumpkins for Naval Oranges Halloween COLLARD GREENS MUSTARD GREENS PEANUTS (green or boiled) Visit the new addition... Shady Oak Grill on the corner NOTICE TO" ALL DEMOCRATS If you are interested in being a delegate tothe 2005 Florida Democratic' Conference to be held at . Disney's Contemporary Resort in Orlando on December 9; 10& 11, 2005 Call 850-584-9656 for more information All hands on deck for BBQ dinner for Oct. 21 AMVETS Post 20 and the Ladies Auxiliary will join the Taylor County Historical Society in hosting the 10th annual "wood-smoked BBQ" dinner planned Friday, Oct. 21, in conjunction with the Florida Forest Festival. Tickets are on sale now and can be obtained from any AMVETS or historical society member; tickets are also on sale at the "Historical Social" Sno Cone Stand (located behind the historical society building at the corner of Main and Washington),. Dinners will include your choice of Cliff Walter's famous wood-smoked BBQ pork or beef, beans, coleslaw and a drink. Donations are $6. Layaway Now for Q Christmas Storage when you need t! BIGGER BETTER BUILDINGS Free Deivery &SetiUP Better Savings Wood or Steel A-Frame Carports & Garages. Residential Commerical In-House Financing Concrete'Work &Land Clearing Big Bend Buildings 1700 S. Byron Butler Pkwy. 584-2260 Heather Mosley, office manager Shane & Diane Knowles, owners Mon-Fri 9:00-5:30 Sat. 10-2, Sun. by appt. As seen on TV LIMITED TIME. 8-LB. ORECK.XL VACUUM CLEANER * Lightweight & Easy To Use *3-Yr. Warranty * Long 25-ft Cord I.: %L 3FO Buy Ihe Oreck XL*, and get the Cordless Speed Iron and the Compact Canister FREE! 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Debbie Strickland of ''Blooms by Greenbriar" will be the featured speaker when the Perry Garden Club meets on Wednesday, Oct. , 19, at 9:45 a.m. Strickland's program on "Plant of the Year, Grow & Show" will feature her introduction of the Plant of the Year, the Kaempferia, as well as an explanation of its growth habit and needs. Also, members will have the opportunity to purchase a Kaempferia at a nominal price. In the spirit of friendly competition, members are urged.to nurture their new Kaempferia plants throughout the. year and return them for judging at the May, 2006, meeting. Nell Barnett will present the horticulture tip, with Karen Ezel serving as chairwoman of the hostesses. All members are urged to attend, and guests are cordially invited. The Perry Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Club, the Deep South Region and the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. Lindsey Rogena Parker, Bryant Thomas Brantley On Oct. 29th Parker, Brantley to wed at Steinhatchee Landing Mr. and Mrs, Gilbert Parker of Perry announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Rogena, to Bryant Thomas Brantley; the son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Ray Brantley of Perry. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Bett\ Green. the late Chester Green,,and Mr. and MNrs. J.C. Parker. Grandparents of the prospective groom are Lewis and Mary Jo Thohias, Geneva Suggs Beyer and the late SSA. Suggs. The couple will exchange, vows on Oct. 29, 2005, .at 4:30 p.m. at Steinhatchee Landing. No formal in stations will be issued; all friends and relatives are invited to attend. SI'm a breast cancer survivor, Xango gave me energy I'm off 5 prescription drugs Xango replaced them "Hearing is Believing" 'Call me Sue (Cr6use) Wilson S"584-7998 ., "IS ONE YEAR'S SALARY ENOUGH LIFE INSURANCE" CALL ME TO FIND OUT HOW ': MUCH LIFE INSURANCE YOU -; REALLY NEED. 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Main St. Perry, Fl. 32347 850-584-8892 www.edwardjones.com EdwardJones Seeing Individual Investors Since 1871 ceremony in the church fellowship hall. Bridal Registry / Keri Rachelle Bundrick Robert Christopher Ponder September 17, 2005 Luanne Collins S Jacob Faulkner October 1, 2005 Hope K. Har Arthur W. Watk October 15,20 All Gunte James Park October 31, 2C Shanna Sad Brian Jone November 12, 2 LaDonna B. BO Joseph G. La' November 26, 2 Sonja Smig Lance Burfu January 28, 20 Re4is 8try Mary Ann & Chris Folson Girl due October Sally & David Re Girl due October Jessica & Trc .Turnmire Girl due October; Nikki & Keith Pi Boy due October Missy & David Boy due November Meiissa Fouc T.J. Edward Girl due January vey dins III S05 er 105 Iler as. 2S., o005, embry Valle !005 liel urd 106 2005 )berts 2005 oy 2005 orter 2005 Gray S2005 he s. 2006 pr You are cordially invited < to attend the wedding ceremony of LaDonna B. Bembry and Joseph G. LaValle Saturday November 26, 2005 at 6 o'clock in the evening at the Catholic Parish Hall A reception will follow C;6mkmmb" "t "'' --- curves.com The power to amaze yourself.0 I I A-5 The Taco Times October 12, 2005 Joined on stage by children 1st Little Queen performed "Wa' you faoiefo? Taylor County's firstFlorida Forest Festival Little Queen Beth Davis Patillo was joined by her children Michael and Catherine onstage at Saturday's Little King and Queen Pageant. Need fl vaccine? The Taylor County Hlealth." Department has begun receiving its supply of flu vaccine for 2005- . 06 and will begin administering it the week of Oct.. 17,, by appointment onl,. to those .. individuals who are determined to be at high risk. If v6 think that \ou are at high risk for catching or spreading influenza to a high risk person, the Taylor Count. Health Department wants to vaccinate T eLaid c B I may sol you as early as possible Please call the dep 584-5087 to sche appointment for y vaccinations. All vaci initially be given by ap dnly. Once those at high been served, people at a \ill begin being schi appointments in mid- and early December. artment at edule an our flu LITTLE KING, QUEEN, Continued from page 1 Queen and, later, the first little queen to win the Jr. -Miss title, was a very special guest of the pageant. She performed a solo, "In My Daughter's Eyes," and was joined onstage by her children, Michael, 5, and Catherine, 2. Taking their final bows were the 2004 Little King and Queen, Alex Parker anid-Hannah Polley.' Students from Taylor Gymnastics. :Cheerleading & Dance performed a variety of routines, beginning with a "Roaring 20s" Charleston and ending with a contemporary) dance mix.' The program also included 'a segment where the children dressed up as "what they want to be when the\ grow up." Their choices ranged from a fiteffghter to the Tooth Fairy. ' During the evening wear presentation, the children were- asked a simple question dragn at random. Their answers drew 'Boo-tifulI' treat points in bags available ipointment :d Free trick-or-treat bags are '' : available at the PerryTaylor risk have County Chamber of Commerce. I lower risk Sponsored by Keep Taylor eduled for County "Boo-tiful," the bags can November be picked up on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. )ff? Can't pay your bills? BANKRUPTCY vy your financial problems Hurry, bankruptcy laws change on October 17, 2005 hg,,h.a nakingdt rjoreAdiaicult to file. for relief C o FR 07 ANGELA M. BALL ATTORNEY 584-8960 615 N. Jefferson St. Perry, Florida "The hiring ofa lawyer is an important.decision and should not De nased solely upon advertisements. Before you M decide, ask us to send you tree written information about that lawyer's qualifications and experience laughter and applause from the beaming parents and grandparents in the audience. A sampling of the questions and answers, included:. "If you could be any animal, what would you be?" Answer: "A Festival 5K Run/Wall following three-year < After a three year absence, the Forest Festival 5K Run/Walk is back and will be held festival day, Oct. 22. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with the race set to begin at 8:30. The 3.1 mile course starts and finishes at the Foodland Shopping Center parking lot near Perry Movie Theater and travels through Pine Ridge. "This is a great opportunity to celebrate 50 years of forestry b\ bringing back a favorite traditional W SAreon AREON 1. Your sile ou wll :i always be S;i1ns the 7 Gra, nny's me.T~~e i-(~nlp Love, e Miss Thorter * "- w --S.. festival event," Race Director Diane Ching said. "The 5K Run/Walk draws participants from the community\ and the Big Bend region every year." Trophies will be awarded to overall and age group winners as well as the top male and female finishers from Taylor County. Registration fees are $15 on race day or $12 for pre-registration. All registered participants n s ill receive a t-shirt. water bottle and a goody bag full of gifts from local "What's your favorite food?" Answer: "Broccoli." k return absence sponsors. Refreshments will be provided after the race. New this year, all registered participants will be entered into a post-race drawing for an array of prizes' including a 28-inch television donated by South House home furnishings, Ching said.. For more information, including registration forms, contact Donna, Breer at the Forest Festival office at 5S4-TREE ~8"33). zebra." W-"W I I'' I zebra." 0 S ports A-6 The Tago Times October 12,2005 TCHS comeback falls seconds short By AARON PORTWOOD The Taylor County Bulldogs mounted a huge 15-point second- half comeback to take a 23-22 lead over the visiting East Gadsden, Jaguars with two minutes remaining in what appeared to be a hard-fought Homecoming victory- only to give up a last-second touchdown and drop their third straight game, 29-23. After giving up 22 points in the second quarter--including a touchdown on a 41-yard interception return with 51 seconds left in the half--to trail 22- 8, the Bulldogs defenseshut out the Jaguars in the second half-- until surrendering a 70-yard. touchdown drive in the final two. minutes. The last-second loss ruined a stellar'Homecoming performance by freshman runningback Bryckoski Jackson and the Bulldogs, offensive line, who. paved the way for Jackson to break' the 100-yard rushing mark and score the go-ahead touchdown on an eight-yard run with 2:07 left in the game. The Bulldogs, scored on the opening possessions of both halves, but punted five times and turned the ball-. over twice on interceptions at the end of both halves. Jackson carried 23 times for 101 yards and a touchdown, .but the rest 'of the Bulldogs' offense lost yardage on the ground as Taylor finished'with 42 carries for 91 yards. QB Genario McNealy completed Shis first three passes for 59 yards and a touchdown, but struggled the rest of the game, finishing 6 of 13 for 91 yards and two interceptions, while losing 46 yards on six carries (four sacks for '50 yards). McNealy threw just three passes in the second half, completing two for 22 yards and a TD, but was picked off on his final pass of the game. T aylor County had several players playing new positions. as. junior varsity players were called up and saw playing time, including freshman tailback Curtis Jones (4 carries for 5 yards). The added depth allowed several regular varsity players to see double duty, including Jackson playing some linebacker and linebacker Georgie Armstrong filling in at fullback to carry twice for eight yards and catch two passes for 22 and a touchdown, in addition to helping clear the way for Jackson. Sean Padgett also had four carries for 21 yards and caught a 12-yard pass, while Tony Powell hadtwo catches for 37 yards and a touchdown, 'but lost seven yards 'on his only carry. Joseph Proenza had a crucial 20- yard catch on 4th and 7 for a first down on the opening touchdown drive of the game, while Greg Snead was relatively quiet-- carrying once for six yards. SThe Taylor defense was unable ,to stop East Gadsden's star ,runningback Darius Jackson, who had 138 yards, two TD's and a two-point conversion on just 12. carries, caught five passes for 54 yards and scored on a 41-yard interception return 'for a I touchdown to account for 20 of the Jaguars 29 points. The Jaguars fumbled six times. (including three fumbled snaps and two high snaps), but recovered all the loose balls except for a fourth quarter punt snap that sailed through the endzone for a safety. The Bulldogs began the game with a 67-yard scoring drive keyed by Jackson, Padgett, Proenza and McNealy, who completed three straight passes, including a 27- yard TD pass to Powell on a gutsy 4th and 19 play call. Bulldogs, Head Coach Price Harris.successfullycalled two 4th down conversion plays on the game-opening scoring drive, including McNealy's 20-yard pass to Proenza on 4th and 7 to keep the drive alive, after Padgett picked up 12 on a screen pass on what seemed to be an impossibly long 3rd and 20 play. Jackson carried five times for 17 yards on the drive before Powell made an acrobatic tiptoe catch' at the pylon on a perfect throw from, McNealy. The two teams traded punts as Sthe defenses took over for the remainder' of the first quarter, before East Gadsden started the second period with a seven-yard TD run up the middle of the Taylor defense by Darius Jackson, who danced in untouched off right tackle for the two-point conversion to tie the game at 8-8. The score was set up by two long runs (24 and 18) by Jackson on back-to-back sweep plays around the edge of the Taylor defense. Despite an awesome '37-yard kickoff return by Powell to midfield, the Bulldogs couldn't capitalize, as penalties for delay of game and 12-men on the field dug i hole too big for McNealy's 10- yard pass to Powell. After a 30-yard punt'by John Crowley, the Jaguars began a 64- yard scoring drive keyed by four long passes, including three to D. Jackson for 18, 10 and 17 yards. QB Harry Betsy dove in from two yards out with 6:18 to play to put the Jaguars ahead 15-8 with 6:18 to play in the half. Despite an eight-yard carry by B. Jackson and two runs for 14 yards by Padgett, a dropped pass and holding penalty forced the Bulldogs to punt. Fumbled snaps and penalties. forced East Gadsden to punt, but a double (lateral) pass from McNealy to WR/back-up QB Marquis Ellis, who ihrew incomplete to Powellt, was followed by an interception by McNealy. Darius Jackson picked off the pass at the Bulldogs' 41 and returned it for an easy touchdown to give the Jaguars a 22-8 lead with 51 seconds left in the half. B. Jackson picked up 17 yards. on two carries before McNealy was sacked for a 12-yard loss to end the half. Taylor recovered an onside kick to start the second half and went to B. Jackson early and often, as the freshman carried seven times on- the 10-play drive and picked up 22 yards. IRSCARPET. "" "r "We Also *CARPETS WOOD FLOORS Carpet *VINYL .BINDING .Travel CERAMIC *CUSTOM DESIGNED Trailers, REPAIRS AREA RUGS Campers 203 E. Drew St. across romr RobDie s Seafood) & Boats, Hours: Mon. Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-12 James Musslewhite. owner Licensed & lnsuied Visa Md AmEx FINANCING 9 0 MBff fA AVAILABLE Rd REWARD Red & Blonde Long Hair Chihuahua rMissing since Saturday, Oct. 8 off Kelly Grade and Beach Rd. . Reward for Taco's safe return. He needs his medication and he is not a child friendly pet, he's' Papa's best friend. Please call 038.1720 Leaye message if no answer, Armstrong (playing fullback for the first time) carried once for five A new youth basketball league is forming with games scheduled to get underway in January. SThe Upward Basketball League is for both boys and girls in grades' one. through six.- It is being sponsored locally by First Baptist Church. Early registration is now underway at a cost of $45 per player. Registration forms may be picked up at First Baptist Church. SThe Upward Basketball League promotes character and self- esteem in every child by providing yards and caught a 12-yard pass in addition to scoring on a 10-yard VA DfolnTI l( Taylor 11 ,42-91 6-14-2 S91 , ,'" ... 52 1/0 7-60 B,- ,, ". ,.," 5/1 Stats First Downs Ru hacNards Comp/Att/lnt Pass Yards Tntal Yards Return Yards Fumbles/Lost Pen./Yards Ii E. Gadsden 10 ---7.1-q 7-13-0 35 240 78 6/0 6/36 equal, playing time, separate leagues for boys and girls, a one- hour practice and game each week and an evaluation process to provide equal opportunity for improvement. All players must attend one evaluation scesion to be held the second week over November at Forest Capital Hall. Practices begin Jan. 2 with games slated to get underway Jan. 14. For more information, contact First Baptist Church at 584-7066. pass to cap the drive with 6:52 left in the third. Sean Crowley's kick pulled the Bulldogs within 22-15. D. Jackson shredded the Taylor defense for 21 and 34,yards on back-to-back carries inside the. five-yard line, but the Bulldogs' defense, led by Adam Cook and Jake Meacham, stuffed the Jaguars on four straight plays (including two fumbles) to hold East Gadsden without a point. Taylor failed to pick tp a first down and was forced to punt as the final quarter began, while East. Gadsden lost 13 vards on a high Taylor County High Head Football Coach Price Harris talks strategy with his team during a break in Friday's homecoming action against East Gadsden. snap and D. Jackson temporarily left the game with cramps to force a Jaguars, punt. Curtis Jones came in to relieve B. Jackson for the Bulldogs, who lost yardage due to a 16-yard sack and were forced to punt. East Gadsden had big plays nullified by penalties and then lost 17 yards when Cole Revels sacked the QB. The Jaguars snapped the ball over the punter's head for a safety to narrow the score to 22-17 and give the Bulldogs the ball with a free kick. B. Jackson came back on and quickly picked up where he left off, gaining nine, five, four and eight yards and scored on an eight- yard run with 2:07 left in the game. The drive also featured runs and a key block by Armstrong and a pass interference call for Meacham in the endzone to keep the drive alive, SLeading 23-22, the Bulldogs went for two and Jackson was stopped short of the goal line. A squib kick was recovered at the Jaguars 31 and East Gadsden reached into their bag of tricks for a double (lateral) pass from Jackson for 35 yards to the Taylor -: 34. A shovel pass to Jackson J went for four and Betsy was sacked ,; by Lance Rowell on 2nd,and 6 to force a 3rd and 7 play that saw a reverse go for 17 yards. On 1st and 10 from the 14, i Jackson took a toss sweep around -. the right end for a touchdown with 18.9 seconds left in the game to give the Jaguars the 29-23 win. McNealy was intercepted on the final play of the game to drop the Bulldogs to 2-4 on the season. Taylor County (0-1 in district) hosts district-rival Dixie County , .(4-3 overall, 0-1 in district) next week in a must-win district game. Bulldog golfers are 2nd in district The Taylor County High' golf the state regionals. a tough Plantation Oaks golf best individual round of the team placed second in the,district Ten teams from the north course. tournament. Ryan Hagberg added golf tournament played Monday in central Florida area competed in an 84 while Marcus Spradley and Gainesville and earned a spot in the 18-hole district tournament at The Bulldogs' teamtotal of 343 Daniel Joiner each shot 90. was 10 strokes behind district. champ Santa Fe. Baker County finished third at 347 while Madison was fourth at 376. Matt Cruce led the Bulldogs with a 79, just one shot behind the Taylor County's second place finish earned them a spot in Monday's state regional tournament to be played at Jacksonville's Hyde Park. (Boys and Girls in grades 1-6) sponsored by First Baptist Church Promoting character and self-esteem in.every child by providing equal playing time. There will be a one-hour practice and game each week. Early registration per child $45 (after Oct. 21 add $10, deadline is Nov. 10) Forms may be picked up at the church office (located at 102 N. Center St.) & dropped off with fee Mon.-Th., 9 am 5 pm., Fri. 9-noon or mail to P.O. Box 1119, Perry, FL 32348 Practices will begin Monday, Jan. 2 First game will be Saturday, Jan. 14 Awards night will be Saturday, Maich 18 Everyone MUST attend one basketball evaluation at Forest Capital Hall: 1st & 2nd grade: Mon., Nov. 7 between 5:30-7:30 pm 3rd & 4th grade: Tues., Nov. 8 between 5:30-7:30 pm 5th & 6th grade: Thurs., Nov. 10 between 5:30-7:30 pm A parent/guardian must be present with their child. For more information,call First Baptist Church at 584-7066 Happy 18th Birthday .WHITNEY Oct. 11, 2005 Love, Steve, Ann, Georgia & Matt Kids basketball league is organizing in Perry nuzimot oi uo I -I a 6m z512 er perso 97-19q i I liw j 1 1%0 Religion #; = -. -. .. , Bishop James Washington with wife, Sharon Washington Washington named Bishop Dr. James Washington Jr., a native of Perry. and the son of Bertha and James Washington Sr., \%as consecrated as a presiding bishop in Alpha and Omega Church Ministries International, Inc., Fellowship. The ceremony took place in Louisville, Ky., with his mother in attendance as a special guest. Dr. Washington is a 1968 graduate of Jerkins High School and received degrees from Florida A&M University (Bachelor of Science in mathematics). Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville (Master's in education), and the University of Georgia (Doctorate of education). In addition to these degrees, Washington Iknown in Perry as Jimmy) has received awards and recognition from organizations in Florida. Georgia, Illinois. Kentucky. New York and South Carolina. Washington \%ill continue to serve as nior pastor of New Grove Baptist Church in Winmerville. Ga., where and his wife, Sharon Devoe Washington, have worked for 25 years, n the position of third presiding bishop with Alpha and Omega Churh Ministries International. Inc., Washington is charged with overseeiy. the education curriculum and economic development for the national'and international outreach of the fellowship. Having recently returned from Ke'a, East Af'nca. Washington is networking with schools and institution of higher education to continue enhancing members of under-representedpopulations in their pursuit of a better education and life, both in America and abroad. (850)386-7553 Tallahassee 1882 Capital Circle NE, Sune 103 Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850)875-9992 Quincy 227 E. Jefferson St. Quincy, Fl 32351 Toll Free: 1-877-997-8181 The hinng of a lawyer is an imporlani decision and should noi be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask the lawyer to send yo free urinen information aboul Iheir qualications and experience. Glenn A Island , From Your wife and family A-7 Perry News-Herald September 30-October 1,2005 pSt. James celebrates 80 years Day-long celebration begins with breakfast St. James Episcopal Church, 1100 West Green Street, Perry will celebrate 80 years of ministry to this community on Sunday, Oct. 16. This all-day.event will include a continental breakfast, a special morning service featuring Fr. Walter Saffran as preacher and celebrant for 10 a.m. worship, a covered dish luncheon, special music evening service and a homemade ice cream social to end the day. All members of the community--and especially all the friends of St. James--are invited to this wonderful celebration. For further information please contact the church at: 850-584-7636. Christian Tabernacle honors Demps The Christian Tabernacle family invites the community to celebrate the 17th anniversary of "a pastor after God's own heart"--Elder Chester H. Demps--on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m. Special guest for the occasion will be presiding Elder Reginald Peyton and New Covenant Holy Temple of Tallahassee with the radio choir presenting the music. The church is located at 435 Warner Ave., adjacent to the Jerkins Boys and Girls Club. All Taylor ministers invited to meeting The Taylor County Ministerial Association will meet on Monday, Oct. 24, at noon in the St. Jamnes' Family Life Center located just past St. James Church at 1100 West Green Street. Priests and pastors will be honored guests for lunch. Please call if you need directions. The main purpose of the meeting is to plan the annual Community Thanksgiving Service. Do you have a pre-schooler? Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) are meeting on Fridays at First Presbvierian Church. located at 310 Plantation Road. Please call the church office at 584-3826 for additional information. Childcare is provided. Session held in Tallahassee By B.D. WILUAMS The First Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Association, Inc. with Elder Edward Gaines, moderator, held a'grand session, Monday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct. 9, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Tallahassee. Those attending throughout the entire session were, President lan Brown Cary A. "Bo" Hardee, III Personal Injury & Wrongful Death * AUTOMOTIVE; TRUCK, & MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS * DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS * MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE/MALPRACTICE * SLIP & FALL PREMISES LIABILITY * NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE .No Fees or Costs until Recovery (850)997-8181 Monticello 1307 S. Jefferson Street Du Monticello, FL 32344 Corine Howell, Thelma Newberry, B.D. 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Current family services arrangements can be obtained as well as information about our services. Log on to www.joepburnsfuneralhome.com for Perry or www.joepburnsfunerals.com for Mayo Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Mayo Chapel 1400N.JohnsoStrplingRd Perry Chapel _(g386) 294-2658 N. (850) 584-4149 I (352) 498-701 Cross City Dental, PA Stephen M. Henry DMD 01 David R. Schneck DMD New Patients Welcome 117 NE Hwy. 351 er C' ross City, Fl. whit whitening in a brighter *ter bout an hour Ignit the hite ,^^^^^^^a 2 Pounding the Pavement Has Never Been So Rewarding. FALL SIDEWALK SALE Saturday & Sunday October 15 & 16 -----/-- -----., ----, , 1-75, Exit 5, Lake Park* Minutes south of Valdosta Monday-Saturday 9-8, Sunday 10-6 229-559-6822 www.lakeparkoutlets.com b9 7" In Remembrance of,. Rev. Byron Tedder "the one-armed preacher" It's been a year since God called you home. But it also seems like yesterday, because the pain, lonliness and emptiness is still there. The tears still flow like the river Jordan you preached about. You were a great husband, friend, father and step- father. You were even a greater preacher. You lead many to: God and you witnessed to the end. Many still remember the words God lead you to- preach and the visits and prayers you said. It was hard to see you go, but you are no longer in pain. You are with the one you love the most...God. I love you, my dear, and miss you! Your loving wife, Lynn I I V Jon D. Caminez BOARD CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL LAWYER . . r B we t it OUS A-8 The Taco Times October 12,2005 Obituary Deacons. He was on the Board of Trustees. taught Sunday school and was an active member of the .,~ church's construction mission team each summer. Long interested in community and civic affairs, he, served a term in the Florida, House of Representatives. In El1Dorado, he served as president of the Rotary Club, was a Paul Harris Fellpw of Rotary International and had served on.the Board of Directors of both the Art Center and the El Dorado Symphony. In his lifelong pursuit of Benjamin Thomas Whitfield knowledge. he took part in many ; m Elderholtel activities. Traveling Benjamin Thomas extensivelv with his wife~,Adell, Whitfield .they visited six continen's'-nd all Benjamin Thomas Whitfield, 50 states. 72;. :of El Dorado, Ark., died He was preceded in death by his Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, after a father, Richard Lorenzo Whitfield': brief illness. Sr., and two daughters, Marlinda -A-native of Perry, he graduated Gayle and Rhea Ann, both of -fi b-Taylor County High School whom died from cystic fibrosis at S(TCHS) in 1951 as president of : an early age. his -enior class. He served a brief He is survived by his wife of 50 stint-in the United States Navy. years. Jew\el Adell Kennedy He graduated from Florida Whitfield: his mother. Mary Lou Southern College in Lakeland and Whitfield of Perry; a son, Russell received both a master's degree in Kennedy Whitfield and daughter- education and a doctorate in higher in-law Roseann Whitfield of education from Florida State Easton, Penn.: a daughter, Mary University. Lynn Whitfield of Tucker, Ga.; a He started the industrial arts brother and sister-in-law, Richard program at TCHS in his early and Diane Whitfield of Perry; two teaching career, before going into sisters. Alda Higdon of Reidsville, college administration. He served Ga., and Penny Dixon of as Dean of Students'at the College Leesburg; a grandson, Bryan: two of the Albemarle in Elizabeth granddaughters. Kaitlyn and City, N.C.. then Dean of Students Megan; and several nieces and at Westark Community College in nephews. Fort Smith, Ark. He moved to El ., A memorial service was held Dorado in 1975 as Chancellor., fq'.pqTuesday. Oct. 11, at First Baptist South Arkansas Community Church, El Dorado. In Perry. College, El Dorado branch. visitation for friends and family After consolidation of the will begin at 10 a.m.. on community college and the, Thursday. Oct. 13, at Joe P. Burns vocational school, he was named Funeral Home. Graveside services president. He served in that will be held at Carlton Cemetery position for 22 years, and was at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Eddie distinguished as being the longest Blalock and the Rev. Franklin sitting'junior college president in Carlton officiating. Arkansas. As the founding In lieu of flowers the family president, he oversaw the asks that memorials be made to renovation of the entire campus. the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Upon his retirement in 1997. the P.O. Box 96305, Washington, -newest addition was -named the D.C.. 20090. -'Ben Whirfield Classroom Young's Funeral.Home of El --Budding" in his honor. Dorado was.in charge of El Dorado =-_He was a member of First services and Joe P. 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A FaIrPolnt Communications Company ., '-. i . Carter is a special guest of Women's Department B.D. WILLIAMS Continued from page 7 Callaway, Irene Barnes, Dorothy Grimes, Juanita Scott, Deacon and 'Mrs. George Clayton. Others during the week were, Sarah Petty, Helen Smith, Verdie (Kitty) . Dobson, Frances Toliver, Joe Ann Brooks, Patricia Williams, Elvia Anderson; Bobbie J. Steadman, Deacon and Mrs. Carl Williams. Wednesday, the special guest for the Womens Department of the Association was, president 'of Florida General' Baptist State Convention, Patricia Carter. Mr. George Washington is a patient at North Florida Regional hospital in Gainsville. Let us say a prayer for all our sick and shut in. Seventh Day Adventist Church Saturday . Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 1:0 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.. nim. P Juan8 Rodrigues, Pastor. 584-8506 604 W. Julia Dr. ROOFING SALE! The New Wave In Roofing. 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Oct.19 Wild Wednesday .,Ride all day for $15.00 Thurs., Oct. 20 Timber TownI Thursday Ride all day for $15.00 f r r ~ -+ I' 11 j L. r- 1~ Community B-1 The Taco Times October 12, 2005 New Steinhatchee gym facility nears completion The company building the new. gym at Steinhatchee School, Peter Brown Construction, rolled out the red carpet recently for a celebration of safety, which included a catered meal and tour of the almost complete facility. Celebrating 240 days of construction without an accident, the company invited several members of the community to view the building upon which finishing touches are now being added. The crowning star of the project is 'an 9,410, square-foot gymnasium, which has a floor made of small Canadian maple Chainsaw event set The Florida Forest Festival chainsaw competition always draws fierce competition from Big Bend loggers and event chairman John Fish said this year should be "bigger and better than ever." The event' will be held in the southeast corner of the old Armory, next to the log loader competition. Registration will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. No entries will be accepted after the deadline. Competition will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. with cross-cut events being held first, followed by the chainsaw events. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age and amateurs will be allowed to compete. Men's and women's categories for all saw events will be held with mixed pairs (Jack and Jill) categories included for the cross-cut event. Safety equipment will be provided and must be worn by all competitors. Participants must also use the saws provided. The best time in each chainsaw event wins a new chainsaw. Other prizes includes plaques and cash. The event is being sponsored by the Florida Forest Festival, Mims Power Center-Inc., Taco Saw and Equipment, Pioneer Machinery Inc. and Roberts Lumber Company. The event is being held in conjunction with the Florida Division of Forestry and Buckeye Florida. slats. The building also features girls and boys showers, men's and women's bathrooms, office space and three additional large classrooms. Training facilities, janitorial closets, gym equipment storage and a concession area are also included in the building. School Principal Shelly Strickland said she "would love to see the facility become a focal point in the community, a place where families can come and watch their children or simply a place to meet. "I am so excited about this beautiful addition to the school," she added, "and so are the children." In all, the $2.7 million building boasts almost 19,000 square-feet of floor space. "We are very'pleased about this whole project,"' said Superintendent of Schools Oscar Howard Jr. "The children of Steinhatchee and the whole community deserve something like this. The new gymnasium.has been needed for quite some time and now, with the growth which Steinhatchee is experiencing, we felt it was time to have it built. We have a great program going on in Steinhatchee and this will only help to make it better." 240 days of safety Superintendent of Schools Oscar Howard Jr., Project Coordinator Dennis Fike joined officials 240 days of safety during the construction of the Steinhatchee Principal Shelly Strickland and with Peter Brown Construction in celebrating new Steinhatchee School gym facility. WalkAmerica 2005 Event raises $24,000 for March of Dimes Old and young alike were treated to a carnival atmosphere recently,; all the while helping the March of' Dimes WIlkAmerica raise money to6'Tig;t birth defects in newborn babies and to put an end to prematurely-born infants. Local co-chairs Cynthia Nowlin and Christie Lutz both called the event a "rousing success. We are so happy that the people of Taylor County donated $24,000 in all, for March of Dimes. "We decided to have the walk out at Buckeye Community Federal Credit Union this year," said Nowlin. "out on the vacant lot. We also decided to change and 'have .our big fundraiser on walk day. "We had it set up with a: carnival atmosphere." she pdded. "That's right," said Lutz, "There were hot dogs, pop corn, dunking booths, clowns and much, much more." "There was fun for everyone,", said Nowlin. "The kids enjoyed Blue Bell ice cream goodies while mom and dad had blood pressure i "AR and diabetes screenings from Premier Medical Center." in the dunking booth were Clay Bethea, Oscar Howard Jr., Randy Hearne. Darryl Gunter, Emily Ketring and Gil Williams. The women said the whole community participated and "that's, what made it so much fun. "We understand that America and Americans arein a pinch," said Lutz. "But it does the heart good to see people coming out and. spending money, even if they've already given all they could for the hurricane victims and other charities they holddear." "That's right," said Nowlin. "People came out and had fun. And during that fun, you know what? March of Dimes made some money and some babies which may have not made it because of. birth defects, may now have a chance." "This' is a -wonderful organization," said Lutz, "and the people of our community need to applaud themselves for being so generous." Volunteers and participants gathered for the March of Dimes WalkAmerica recently and enjoyed a "carnival atmosphere" while raising money for the event. Dunking booths, clowns and lots of 'delicious goodies," were enjoyed by all, according to officials with March of Dimes. Smokey Bear to be included in DOF events The Florida Division of Forestry will once again sponsor several events at the Florida Forest Festival. They include: Smokey Bear, along with photo opportunities; S Fire aviation program.. A helicopter display featuring one of several DOF helicopters used. in the aerial assault on wildfires in Florida and around the nation. Festival goers are urged to "get upu :close to the helicopter and meet Sthe crew members"; *Appearances by DOF's own fire prevention clowns, with the .new famous "mini tractor/plow" fire unit; 'Office of Agriculture Law:. Enforcement K-9 Unit; Firewise community displays. Learn how to protect your home against wildfires and see wildfire mitigation equipment; Fire prevention giveaways, including Smokey Bear school supplies; "Firefighting in the olden days," featuring vintage equipment: display and historic forestry equipment display and fire photos; and Public land management. assistance information will be :available along with your county forester. AARP: last Wed, 10 a.m. 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 MainStreel Cafe MalnStreet 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: 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tues., 8 pm. 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 ori 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. b '- m Airport Advisory Commission: 4th S Monday,'12 noon, Perry-Foley Airport. Chamber of Commerce: third Thurs., 8 a.m., chamber board room. a City Council: 2nd and 4th Tues. at. 6:30 S" County Commission: first Mon. and third i-. 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 pm. 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' Memorial Hospital. FAMU Alumni Chapter: second Mon, 7 p,m, Jbrkins Center. Florida Forest Festival Board of Directors: every Wednesday, 3,30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce. Call 584-TREE (8733). Girl 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. Miles of Smiles Clown Alley: 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., at Chamber of Commerce. Taylor Coastal Communities Association: each 2nd Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. at the district building Beach Road. La Leche. League International: 2nd Wed., 10:30 am., 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 tstanaland@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 Wednesdays and Thursdays at Serenity House, located at 1260 Hwy. 98 West, across from the BP station at 8 p.m. AL-ANON: St. James Episcopal Church (in library), Wednesdays 12 noon to 1 p.m., 584-2146. Thursday at 630 for beginners 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. Saturday, 10:30 am open meeting SHARE distribution: 4th Sat., 10 am. 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, Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of AMVETS: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 p m., at 2499 Woods Creek Road American Legion Post #96:1st Tues, 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 pm. (Amencan Legion building). To add your service club or organization to the Community Calendar, please call (850) 584- 5513 or send an e-mail perrynews@perry.gulfnet.com. -~;7~P;':';L~irg~B~qj iS~0~! Editorial B-2 Taco Times October 12, 2005 Writer: Commissioners should invite nuclear plant versus coal Dear Editor:, President George W. Bush suggested. in a news conference recently that our country must move on with constructing economically feasible facilities for .producing energy such as nuclear .power electric generating plants. Not only are nuclear power plants feasible, the' plants are producing efficient safe'energy for millions of people throughout the world today. Our United States Navy runs our modem submarines and aircraft carriers on nuclear power. Nuclear electric plants produce 30 percent of our electricity in Florida. The Turkey Point Plant in Dade county, the St. Lucie River Plant next to Fort Pierce and the Crystal River Plant have been producing electricity for.over 30 years using nuclear power. Nuclear power does not bumianything. Nuclear power does not emit anything except steam and hot water. The hot water Jis circulated through coolinig canals where it is reused for the turbines and has also been used to: raise fish and shrimp by Weyerhaeuser Corporation at the plant in Dade County. A byproduct of the nuclear generated electricity can be inexpensive hydrogen. Hydrogen as everyone knows from their high school, bio-chemistry labs is produced by directing electrical current through water. Yes we can produce liquid hydrogen as a byproduct of nuclear power plants. George W. is also in favor of hydrogen as "the new energy source for automobiles." The depleted uranium used for the fuel source is very small and-has been stored in secure containment at the nuclear plants for years. Science: is working on technology, to reuse the spent uranium for additional power. Excess spent uranium is stored in' secure 'Vaults hundreds of feet under the ground in the desert southwest. Spent uranium also has a very short life span. Mankind will not set up settlements on the Moon, Mars, ;and travel beyond: into space using archaic fossil fuels, oil and coal. The fuel source of the future is nuclear combined with solar, wind and thermal:, Our planet will not be able to continue to supply enough coal and oil. We do not want to destroy the health of the people and affect the climate of the earth. Why then do we allow the fossil fuel supply corporations to control our destiny? The answer is money! Big money is making us pay through the nose and in the process is affecting the health of our population and the environment we live in. Fossil fuel energy today is a dinosaur and is strangling each and .every one of us for the almighty dollar. We need a clean competitive fuel source with nuclear power. Don't let special interest or politically self-serving organizations sell you a bill of goods for a coal-powered electric generating plant. Listen 'to the President and others- whom have sincere interest in our future. Every ope has the right and must speak up and change the course we are on for a better future. Call your county commissioners Sand ask then to join the 21st century with you by stopping the proposed coal fired power plant. Ask them to invite a nuclear power plant to come here. Taylor County should have the latest technology and the jobs that go with it. George Stamos Hospice congratulates United Dear Editor: Congratulations' to the Taylor County United Way campaign committee for a wonderful kick-off event on Oct. 5th. Despite threatening rain clouds and the ;change of venue from the park to the Woman's Club, spirits were not dampened. As a United Way agency, Big Bend Hospice was thrilled to see so inany community members at the breakfast and humbled by the show o'community support. The theme for this year's Untied Way Campaign, "A Family Affair," resounded as the Taylor County family committed to make this year's campaign a success. Big Bend Hospice is proud to be a part of our United Way campaign working to meets the needs of Taylor County residents. The money raised here, stays here helping our friends and neighbors. We want to extend a special thanks to all those who attended the kick- off breakfast on behalf of Big Bend Way campaign Hospice. You enabled us to, win the door prize of $150. That money will go to help meet the needs of. Big Bend Hospice patients here in Taylor County. Thank you to our: school superintendent for a wonderful breakfast and to the United Way campaign committee for a great start to this year's campaign. Jan' Lee, Big Bend Hospice Team Leader, and Catherine Arnold, Big Bend Hospice 'i: "':`""_. Community Relations BI Midweek Muddle What nex? Organize our own pageant?' Dear Editor: thanks and'congratulations go to all First I would like to congratulate the sponsors and coordinators of all participants of the Florida the pageant for spending time and Forest Festival Pageant; all the monies to prepare these young young ladies were dynamic! Also, ladies. Miss Bassett deserves a Commissioners 'failed us' Dear Editor: When a person is elected to serve as a county commissioner, the first and foremost obligation of that person is to protect the life, health and welfare of the public. They are also obligated to protect the environment, specifically, the air they breathe, the water they drink and the food that-they eat. By not refusing to allow the coal fired electric plant to locate in Taylor County, as did Leon, Madison and Wakulla Counties, they failed to fulfill their obligations, to the citizens. I can find no legal statute to force a commission to have a vote, short of a court order. However, since they did not fulfill their first and foremost obligation, in my opinion, they are morally obligated to ask for a vote and not be forced to by the outrage of the public. I also believe that it is morally wrong to endanger the lives of many young children and elderly. people who will be subjected to the deadly emissions from this plant, just for the promise of a few jobs. County commissioners and development authorities do not create jobs, that is done by the businesses that locate in our county. It is the responsibility of the' commissioners to make sure that the lives and the health of the citizens are not endangered by these businesses and that the environment is not compromised by them either. H.T. Baxter moffilm Taco Times SWednesday, October 12, 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 The Taco Times (ISSN 07470967) is published each Wednesday by Perry News- papers, Inc., 123 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347. Subscriptions are $35.00 per year or $49.00 out of county. Periodicals postage paid at Perry, Florda 32348. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the TACO TIMES, P.O. Box 888, Perry, FL 32348. T Th&Taco Times welcomes Letters to the Editor reflecting responsible opinions andliews on the news. Please submit letters by Monday at 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 fromyoul Our address is Perry, Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 888, Perry, Florida 32348. e-mail: newsdesk@perrynewspapers.com Member Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. .. :; .... ., special congratulations for being crowned Florida Forest Festival SQueen! Congratulations. Now. I'm especially proud of all the black families and friends that came.out to support the pageant and their daughters, nieces, sisters and friends that were participants. We as blacks know that we have, the brains, talent and beauty, to be crowned as queens, named CEOs and own our own businesses-- especially after seeing the talent we presented in last year and this years' pageant. So what do we "do. next? Organize our own pageant where will can give opportunity to our talented black young teenage ladies to be recognized by major businesses such as IBM, Wal-Mart and Black Enterprise magazine; be interviewed by TV shows such as Oprah, BET and the Today Show; have the chance to sit at the table with VPs and presidents of these major companies;, Please see page 6. Sermon sparks Letter to Editor Dear Editor:. You have not heard from me for awhile, because I realize I could raise all the you know what in the world, or I could write until, my fingers fell off, but I do not have the power to change the town, nor do I have the power to change the way people think. So I decided to sit still and let the Potter (God) do Hisjob. I was looking and- listening to Bishop T. D. Jakes last Sunday. I can't remember word for word, but. this is what his message said to me. We all know the story of Adam. Adam did not turn out the way God wanted him to, so he held him in his hands and said to himself, "What am I going to do with this mess? Should I throw it away or should I make it over-after all I made it out of clay and i am God." So instead of throwing 'him away, he molded him over. What is my point? I wonder what God is thinking about Perry and Taylor County. Let us pray. P.S.: I'm so glad he didn't throw me away, not yet anyway (smile). My opinion as always, Jenny Miller SConcern for the elderly By SUSAN H. LINCOLN She was in hot pursuit, with her finger senior; pointing in my direction. an aged person; "I have a bone to pick with you," she -superior;, said, and I sighed deeply. past the prime of life; This happens a lot in the newspaper .- rather advanced in years; business, and I often know what to past middle age. expect next, but this time I was clueless. Except for "past the prime of life," I J stood still, prepared to take my think Webster did a fine job of lumps. straddling the proverbial fence, and "Why are you calling 61-year-olds and making nice with his readers. If you get 63-year-olds 'elderly'?" offended by "aged person," you can be I was taken aback. complimented by "superior." "What?" I said eloquently.. So I asked around, "How old is an .They are rot elderly," she said. elderly person?" "They are not elderly," I agreed, and The answers were as varied as then I asked why I was being accused of Webster's. this horrific crime. I also consulted the. Associated Press "The article in the newspaper called Stylebook by which reporters eat, live them elderly," she countered, and breathe. I didn't expect to find the "Well, then someone 16 must- have word "elderly" but it was there, and I can written it," I assured her. "I'm 50 and speculate mightily on the reason. Many you won't catch me calling anybody in years ago, I believe somebody pointed their 60s 'elderly.'" her finger at one of the editors of this "Thank you," she said, and I didn't book and said, "I've got a bone to pick dare ask her age, but it was obvious that :with you." we struck a nerve. There, in black and white, the My explanation seemed to satisfy her, guidebook for all journalists--all over which is easier than some conflicts, but the' world--suggests, "Use this word the confrontation stayed withme,, as carefully arid sparingly. It is not confrontations will. appropriate in describing anyone under I shared, this story in the' next 65 and should not be used casually in newspaper staff meeting and a writer referring to anyone beyond that age. It defended the description by saying, is most appropriate in generic phrases "Well, 60 is elderly." that do not refer to specific individuals: there was great booing, hissing and such as, concern for the elderly, a home gnashing of teeth. for the elderly, etc." "It is not," I maintained and I The book has been in my possession represented the majority in that room. for 30 years, but I wouldn't call, it 'Well, then," the. writer asked, "what's elderly. I will, instead, yield to its sage 'elderly'?" advice and use that word carefully, I honestly didn't know. If I asked my sparingly, or better yet--never. mother, who is 84, she'd say somebody If we tiptoe around short, fat and 100-plus. If I asked somebody 100-plus, stupid, the least we can do is show they'd suggest somebody 120. some respect for our elders. Who defines elderly? Not that they're old. Since:Webster assumed that challenge Not that they're past the prime of life. many, many years ago, I resorted to his Not that they're advanced in years. book. I remain astonished at the man's ability to define words and retain Just that they are superior, of greater friends. experience and earlier birth. Here is what he suggests: Since it is National Newspaper Month, one who is old; I do humbly and sincerely apologize for Sof earlier birth; this, and all our other sins, and I Solder; attribute them to the fact that I am, Sof greater'experience; perhaps, elderly. Letters to the Editor . ', ". ',, .-. .. . I I I -------------- ~ -------~--~ B-3 The Taco Times October 12, 2005 SUPER SALE! PEIPS II PEPSI PRO.Duas PIES 99(( GREE CABBAGE 3/$00' ROMAI TOMATOES I GALO $6*9 USDA INSPECTED SEMI-BONLESS RIBEYE STEAK $5.99 LB. *^^^^^^^^ L.i& CB _ ;^^^ 3.y USDA INSPECTED FRESH CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS OR THIGHS JUMBO PACK 79(LB. I I , WEDNESDY OCT 1 B-4 The Taco Times October 12, 2005 S imall .. .bads i-fsiT' T "f U ,' *7 , S .'.-". .'- '.r' 4. & FO RN living Estate Tag Sale,'Friday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 15,8 a.m.-4 p.m., E. Pearl St. (off U.S. 90 E), Monticello, FL. Quality furniture (a few antiques), decorator accessories, lots of books (many gardening & cookbooks), china, glassware, sewing & floral design items, garden tools, lawnmowers. Follow signs on U.S. 90 east from Courthouse. Action Sales, 850/528-4517. 10/12,10/14 Yard Sale/Carport Sale, Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m.-until, corner of W. Main & N. Faulkner. 10/12,10/14WB Open Barn Sale, Saturday & Sunday, Hwy 150 N Greenville, All brand new shirts, 30,000 pieces, T-shirts starting at .50 cents, Polo shirts from $3.00, Sweatshirts from $3.00, Blankets only $5.00, Baby blankets only $3.00, College Team Polos and Sweats, Sports bras starting at $3.00, All Brand Newlll 221 N to Highway 90, turn right, go approx 3 miles, left on 150 N, follow the red signs, call, 850-948-4801 for directions or questions. :10/12,10/14 Estate Sale, Saturday, Oct. 8 and-15, 6:00 p.m., 3 miles south of Cross City, Hwy 19, at Old Drive Inn. Snap on tools and tool -box, mechanics tools, table saw, :ompressor, jointer, bench grinder, vises, tools furniture, flat bed canoe, 2 trolling .motors, fishing gear and much more. :AB#2424, AU#2548. T.G.A:S. .10/5-10/14 :Auction every Saturday, 6 p.m., 3 miles of -Cross City on Hwy 19 at Old Drive In. Now -taking consignments for future auctions. MWe do estate sales, liquidation and bankruptcies. AB#2424, AU#2548. Third 7Generation Auction Service. 850-584- =8714. 10/5-10/28 1. "Kellow Appliance Sales and Service. We have over 50 refurbished appliances in stock now. Washers dryers-'refrigerators, -electric stoves, window a/c units, stack -unit w/d, RV w/d, wringer washer and dish .washer, $100 and up, with warranty. We do in-home service and in-stop repair, 1302 N. Jefferson Street, Perry. (850) 584-7773. 10/5-10/28 Sleeping room for rent, $150.00 deposit, $100.00 per week, call, 838-1524 + 77 pin. 10/5tfWB Taking applications on a 2 bedroom, furnished trailer, central air, will accept 1 very small child, no pets, call, 584-4366. 10/5-10/14 . Southern Villas of Perryll New Management!! HUD Vouchers accepted. 10 and 2 bedroom HC and non-HC accessible apartments. Call 850-584-8111. TDD/TTY * 711. 315 Puckett Rd. Perry, FL 32347. Equal Housing Opportunity. tfSV Woodridae Apartments!! Looking for applicants! Apply now for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments Equal Housing Opportunity. Call 850-584-5668. 709 W. Church St., Perry, FL 32347. TDD/TTY 711. tfWA 1992 Skyline, 2 bedroom, 2 bath singlewide mobile home, furnished, carport and small wood shed, $7995, call, 850- 584-7688, leave message. 10/12-10/21 For sale: 1998 Arctic Cat 2x4 four wheeler, in excellent condition, asking $1,500.00, call, 223-1567. 10/12,10/14 19' Blue wave, 115 Yamaha, tilt trim, jack plate, galvanized trailer, live well, $7500.00, call, 223-2690. 10/7-10/14 1981 Sportscraft Fisherman 21 foot, hew 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. 8/17ff For sale: 1-miniature Dashchund, AKC registered, male, call, 584-3907, after 6 p.m. 10/7,10/12 VEGGIES TO YOUR DOOR! SFresh-Picked, blanched, flash frozen, shelled zippers, Butter beans, black eyes, white acres, ford hooks, cream corn, okra, green beans, broccoli, mustards & collards SFree delivery every Saturday with 3 or more bushels S352-498-2580 Cd player/TV Stand, has open space to Should stereo with speaker space, television sits on top, has slots for cd's down bottom z2 front portion and-cubby holes on either side to hold movies or books, $15, call Michelle at 584-6002 8/12tf Washing machine, works good, $50. call, 672-9439. :10/7,10/12 g For Sale 2003 Homes of Merit, pay off & move, 584-3450, leave a message.- 10/12-10/21 SLand for sale, located on Hwy 221 between SSiloh Church Rd. and Cairo Parker Rd. 1 acre lots With paved roads. Owner Financing available. Please call (386) 658- S1346 or (850) 584-7466 Badcock's. tfEF Keaton Beach-Beautiful 5 acres for sale, wooded tract. 1 mile from boat ramp, high Sand dry, pavement, water, power; phone Access and fenced, $125,000.00, call, S584-4921-leave message. S10/5-11/30 -$18,000 Built in 1950s S3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath , All Pine Wood Floors New Central H/A SSome Appliances House moved at buyer's expense. Call or appt, 584-5454 . 2.4 acres with septic, power pole and city , water Mobile homes permitted, $19,500, call 838-2755 8/5dfDC SLewis Dr- 5 Acres 602 W. Bacon Street. reduced, make offer, 240-0701, Daub Realty. 9/30-10/19 Stonegate Manor.Apts., 1 bedrooms ;. available, central heat & air, equal housing opportunity, elderly handicapped & disabled, call (850) 584-8995, 544 Puckett Road, Perry, FL 32348, TDD/TTY 711. -10/7,10/12SMA 2 year old Bullmaster, good with kids, call, 584-5219. 10/5-10/14 'Found 3 months ago, small, gray. Jong, haired. female cat. hixed, scared of dogs call Melissa at 584-9442 10/12,10/14 Dodge truck, 3/4 ton, heavy duty, body wrecked, good drive train, $500, call, 672- 9439. 10/7,10/12 2001 Dodge Durango, red, 50,000 miles, a/c, a/c rear controls, cd/tape/am fm, 3 seats, V8, 4.7 engine, automatic, trailer hitch. Seven yr/70,000 mile wrap around warranty, Seven yr./100,000 mile limited power train warranty, excellent condition. one owner, $12.500, call. 850-838-1891 9/30-10/12 .For Sale: 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, V-8 engine, excellent condition, only one owner, call, 584-4974 9/28-10/14 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 1-0/12,10/14AC DRIVERS Be HOME Oftenl Dedicated Drivers needed For Hosford, FL, (.37 empty/.38 loaded) Health/Life/Dental/401K K Vacation/Holiday Pay! Grayson Mitchell, Inc. 800-247-6321 10/5-10/14 The City of Perry is accepting 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, or some equivalent combination of experience and training, State certification as a general building contractor may be substituted for field construction experience. Req: Must have a 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 training 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 . CITY OF PERRY Personnel Office 224 S. Jefferson Street Perry, FL32347 (850) 584-7161 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Director of Marketing Advent Christian Village 658-5627 (JOBS) www.ACVillage.net -FT marketing director: Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or related field required, Supervisory experience required. Five or more years marketing experience desired, senior adult lousing/services experience strongly preferred. Good benefits; great working environment. EOE; Drug Free Workplace; criminal background . :.-hecks required. Apply in person at ACV '-Personnel Department Mon thru Fri, 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Carter Village Hall, 10680 CR 136, Dowling Park, FL; fax resume to (386) 658-5160. S10/7,10/12,10/14,10/19ACV FIREFIGHTER--TAYLOR CO. COMMISSIONERS $10.78 HR. Min. qualifications: H/S diploma or GED and progressive responsibilities with a combination of training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. EMT exp. is preferred. Req. include those established by Section 633.34, 633.35, F.S., as relates to initial firefighter certifications. Must receive certification as an Emergency Medical Technician as prescribed in F.S., Chapter 401 -and Florida Rules 10D-66 within one year of hire. Possession of a current Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) cert, or equiv, is req, & valid Fl. Class E drivers license. Preference given for EMT and fire safety inspector experience. Full job description and application can be obtained from Taylor Employment Connections, 224 N. Jefferson, Perry, FL. 32347, 850 584-7604. Position open until filled. For questions about the position, contact Chief Miller 850 838-3522. Drug testing, FDLE background check. EO/AAVP employer. 10/12tfBCC Certified Dietary Manager Madison Nursing Center (located in Madison, FL between Tallahassee and Valdosta, GA) is a 60-bed Skilled Care Facility, looking for an energetic and caring team member to lead our Dietary staff. Prior experience in a Nursing Home with MDS and Care Planning is a "must!" We are small, but are a part of a wonderful company with caring individuals who have a desire to improve the lives of our Residents and Staff. Call 850-973-4880 Ask for Jane Davis, Administrator. 9/2tfMNC 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 Immediate opening for nail technician or stylist/nail tech. Booth rental only, must have own clientele and be experienced. Some clientele available Call, 584-2273,. .1 ro anrswaer .31 838'9319: ';: opol 9/30-10/14 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next Class: Oct. 24th Train in Florida National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 Associated Traning Services www.atsn-schools.com Office Assistant (Part-time 20 hours per, week 12:30 to 4:30 M-F). Duties include:. Assist with duplication of materials; answer telephone; type documents; maintain inventory. Complete job description on web site. Qualifications: Must be High School Graduate. Proficient in Microsoft software. Typing test will be given. Applications to: Director HR, North Florida Community College, 325 NW Turner Davis Drive, Madison, Florida 32340. A complete packet includes: resume and application (available at www.nfcc.edu). Questions call 850-973-9487. Application packet must be received by 10/21/2005. EOE. 10/12-10/21 NFCC Driver-Dedicated Regional COASTAL TRANSPORT HOME EVERY WEEKEND GUARANTEED! 65% Preloaded/Pretarped Avg. $818-$896/week Part time opening avail! Jacksonville, FL Terminal CDL-A req'd. 877-428-5627 www.ctdrivers.com 10/12 Heavy Equipment Mechanic Local John Deere Dealership is'looking for an experienced technician to diagnose, repair and provide general maintenance for construction and forestry equipment. Qualified candidate must have full range of tools, be customer service oriented, and require little supervision. . Our company provides a drug-free'' environment with competitive pay, excellent health and dental benefits, and 401(k) Retirement & Profit Sharing Plan. Qualified applicants should send resume to H.R. Manager, P.O. Box 3329, Albany, GA 31706 or email resume to hrmanager@flintholdings.com. 10/1 2tfFE Attention, Outside Sales People wanted, experience required, for interview appointment, call, 850-223-2786. 9/23-10/14 SEMI-RETIRED person for Inspections. $200-$300/wk. Part time in Taylor, Dixie Fax 352-799-1225. 10/12,10/14 Part-time infant nursery attendant needed for Sunday mornings and special events. Must be over 18 years old and have prior experience in providing infant care. Background check and fingerprinting will be required. Mail resume including'3 references to first Presbyterian Church, PO Box 837, Perry, Florida 32348. 10/12tfFPC HELPERS & LABORERS Needed for local Project Hiring Immediately Southeast Electrical Contractors 904-8794226 EOE-Drug Free Workplace 10/12-11/4 ARNP or PA Advent Christian Village 658-JOBS (5627) The Advent Christian Village, a large retirement community on the banks of the Suwannee River in Dowling Park, Florida is seeking either a Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant with a strong commitment to the practice of geriatric medicine. Our medical team of physician and physician services serve seniors and families in a rural health clinic setting. Competitive benefits include health, dental, life, disability, savings, AFLAC supplemental policies, access to onsite daycare and fitness facilities. EOE; Drug Free Workplace, Criminal background checks required. Apply in person at ACV Personnel Department Mon thru Fir, 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Carter Village Hall, 10680 CR 136, Dowling Park, FL; fax resume to (386) 658-5160; or visit www.ACVillage.net. 10/12'10/21ACV RN, LPN OR MA Need person to perform insurance health EXAMS IN Perry, Monticello, Madison and surrounding counties. Phlebotomy skills needed, car necessary. Excellent part time job. Fax resume 850-942-2392, Toll free, 877-873-3674. 10/5-10/14 Doctors' Memorial Hospital is now hiring for the positions listed below. Our 48-bed acute care facility offers a competitive salary adglefitspackage''etiremnent plarinand flexiblesehedulingo- Please fax resume to the Human Resources Department at (850) 584-0661, E-Mail to dianam@doctorsmemorial.com, or call (850) 584-0866. EMS: EMT, Full-Time, PRN Paramedic, PRN Environmental Services: Housekeeper, PRN Food Services: Cook/Aide, PRN Home Health Agency: OT, PT, PTA, Full-Time, PRN RN, LPN, CNA, Full-Time, PRN Imaging Services: Ultrasound Tech, PRN Laboratory: Medical Lab Tech, Full-Time, PRN Medical Records: Transcriptionist, Full-Time Nursing: SRegistered Nurse, Med-Surg, Full-Time, PRN, 7p SUcensed Practical Nuise, Med-Surg, PRN Certified Nurse Assistant, Med-Surg, PRN Patient Accounting: Registration Clerk, PRN Surgical Services: Surgical Tech, PRN Drug Free Workplace Equal Opportunity Employer Doctors MemoralHspital GULF COAST METAL ROOFING G, Full line of accessories in stock Prestige Home Center Chiefland The Only Factory Outlet on the West Coast NO "DOUBLE TALK" WITH OUR ADVERTISING-- NO GAMES WITH OUR PRICES! S-Any New Home Purchased from Prestige Homes Includes FREE Delivery & Set-Up...PERIOD! P~~ -i~~M~l ~ / lrL~ .~j--c- Li --BRAND NEW-- Choose from 2 or 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Exceeds New Gov't. Standards *275 mo. 3' Wide Galvalume 3' Wide Painted Special Flashings Made All Types Warranted Metal Available Cut to your desired lengths Delivery Service Available Call Toll-Free 888-393-0335 352-498-0778 Horseshoe Beach, F. Dru FeeWokpac, qua Opotuit Eplye Includes AC, Heat, Skirting & Steps No Down Payment for Landowners! (60 Other Homes to Choose From!) Eggs are Cheaper in the Country, So are Prestige Homes! N., Hwy. 19, Chiefland 800-477-2492 B-5 The Taco Times October 12, 2005' S SE m , The Taylor County Health Department is recruiting for a Community Health Nursing Supervisor, position number 054953. Salary range $32,722.82-$44,212.96. This is work assessing patient health problems and needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records in the primary care program of a public health department. This employee administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. The incumbent may advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. This work may also include inspecting facilities and/or evaluating or providing consultation on health care programs, services or policies The incumbent will be responsible. for coordinating work and supervising employees. This employee provides diversified health education both in. an office setting and in community outreach programs. Please apply on-line at. hltps //jobs mytlorida cor Refer to. requisition number 64054953. Only State of Florida applications will be accepted Closing date 10-14-05 EO/AA/VP Employer 9/30-10/12 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 Veteran;s 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 admrinisrative/ 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/Affirmative Action Employer Pre-Hire drug screen & FDLE background check, Any questions concerning the .positions should be d-rected to Melody Cox 838-3500x9. Position is open until filled. 9/14tf . Program Coordinator-from home. Govt. monitored H.S. Exchange Student Program is seeking person to work locally with community families, schools and foreign teens. Background in student exchange, education or travel. Full training and international travel opportunities. Resume: dmdworld@comcast net. 1-877-417-9600. 9/28-10/14 Love Extreme Physical Labor? Are You Bored WWrh Your Work7 Our business is sealing, slrpng, asphalt : repiranlgr au.g dlregdglter things,,q n12e ,, someonee capable of taking on anyming and doing it right without supervision Call (850) 545-1776 to describe your abilities attitude and salary requirements. EOE. . 9/30-10/12 SSvi'tem adml'nslatli. FOR TArLOR CO . CO.MISSIOIERS 34 777tbeneill, ihis osilll.n will be resp 10 direct coordinate and support local area computer network activities Min qualllications F.oul /ear deg in a Computer NeliwoiKing or a relolea field ard/or completion :,I Network relolea program from a lecrinical/Vocaionai Scri.:,ol or loo exo ,n me Network Admin 'PC support fela Ea can be sub on o v't'y bas for worIK eyp A, Certriicoion (Requirea; Nerwork Plus (Pequired) '.licrosofl Cert Systems Engineer (t.ICSE) is nor required but a plus Nvi a concentration on Windows 2000 or 2003 server Direci exo In managing PCs ,n a LAN environ C onroct lai i Or Employmenr Connections, 224 r1 Jefferson lor revie. 01i lob aescip, and req or submission or applicaion Direct questions concerning position to Jackie Koeller 838.3500X7 Position open until filled Drug testing.EO.AA.VP employer SOwn your own business, ground floor opportunity merchandising marketplace Opening soon Seeking vendors to fill spaces. .. Call Ms. Jones at (850) 223-3976. low ,costs. : 9/21-10/14 Want to buy, a good used, wide, 14-16 ft long, aluminum John Boat with deep Sides, call 584-6930 10/12-10/21 Anyone interested in carpooling to Madison? Work 8 00.5.00. Monday thru Fnday, downtown Call 850-223-1480 after 6-00 or leave message dunng the day. S10/12. 10/14 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. 10/5tfS Looking for someone to tutor me in Intermediate, college algebra, call, 843- 2393, leave phone number and message. 10/7-10/14 * Need a Tutor? Learn Spanish: Re speak, understand Improve you grammar, spelling, writing, reach teach children and adults. Call: 51 10/7-10128 Reverse the aging process. Feel h Look better Lose weight. Contr sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure. disease from occurring. Unlock the Vicki rat33@yahoo.com. S10/7-70/28 3ad, wnte. ir English ding. We 84-6968. healthier ol blood Prevent e secret. 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, 10/5-10/28 A+ Blanco Home Cleaning Service, (850) 223-1523, Letty Blanco, Licensed Insured. 1.0/5t1BCS What's new under your roof? Wendy's painting gives your interiors a new look, call Wendy Johnson at 223-2627 or 838- 0851. 9/21-10/14 TREE CAPITAL CLEANING UPHOLSTERY & CARPET CLEANING Dnes in 3-4 hours 584-CLEAN (584-2532) 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 I am a:certified CrNA, looking to take care of your loved one's, will.do private duty, in home, hosp., ect., call, 584-7303. 9/30-10/28 CARPET & VINYL Installation and repairs done at a good price No overhead Direct savingsto you, 30 years experience. 850-838-9050, please leave a message. 11/3tfBR AL2-Z Farm and Lawn Services Harrowing bush hog mowing, dirt leveling, rake work and complete lawn services. Call 584-6737 leave message .4/irfAZ . The .Handyman experts, honest workld 'Affordable, professional, licensed and insured. Specializing n house painting.' interior eic., 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 tfM 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 e.p. licensed & insured Free Estimate. call 850-223-1780 or 843-1941, leave message Commercial & ' -lResldenltreal "r- .)3:k W:'i i . 8/5tfCS IJol;ce is herebv gire to Linda Close Unless paymvent I' made on 1996 Mercury SaDie VIN l IMELM53S5IA6b33:67 for low.ng service on 9/20/2005. Venicle wil De auciioned on the 28rn day of Ociober 2005 ' @ 10 am at 1homas Chevrolet 2128 Hwv 19S, Peiry FL 10/12 '.' ' iOI CE OF PUBLIC MEEilirG Ine Disiici. Board Ct trustees ot tiorth Hioriaa Communrii College aIII nola 113 regular monrnl/ meeting iuesday October 18,- 2005 or 5 30 p m ir, me NFCC Student Center Lakeside Room rIFCC 1000 turner Da'' ODr .lodiSon. FL A Copy of me agenda mov De brained 0 / .writing: NFCC,'Office of the President,' 100c0 urnei Davis Dr, Maod.on. FL 32340. For disoailit/-relaoed accommodations, contact the NFCC Office of College. Ada.ancemeni 850 973.1653. NFCC Is on equal access/eauol Oppoilunriv employer 10.12 notice of Public Hearing Hearing oate INovember 1, 2005 Subecit of Heating: 1.) HIPAA Privacy Rule 2 i' Cirninai Background and Employment Policy IHE DISrRICI SCHOOL BO' RD OF TAYLOR COUNT, WILL HOLD A PUBLIC' HEARING ON THE ABOVE DATE FOR APPROVAL OF SAID SUBJECT ITEM THIS HEARING WILL BE HELD Al THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING,, THE PUBLIC IS iriVIiED TO ATTEND TO EXPRESS IHEIP OPINpIONS/CONCERPiS. THE PUBLIC HEARING VWILL BE HELD Al THE. ADUjtiSTRAIl'dE COMPLEX SCHOOL BOARD MEEtIliG PrOOM 318 Norm Cloak Street coo.', or min polic',i mov De oobained Irom the Superinntedenrs Office Oscar 1.1 HOWard .Ji Superintendent or Schools. 10/05 10/12 10l19 10/26 II THE CIPCUli COURT OF tHE THIRD JUSIDIAL CiRCuII IN ArND FOR tAYLOR COUtJI,/. FLORIDA CASE NO 05.471 CA IARLON HILSOIl. Plolnhf V .MARILYN J TA/LOR. JAMES ROBERT IAYLOR JO CE MAIrrHIES. SUSAN TAYLOR. rA4MMY DARLENIE ROBERTSON, AND" rONYA L'VhNF REEVES. It alive;- and If deoa. iteir unknown spouses, heirs, devisees,. grantees, creditors and all 'orher oanies claiming by. through, under or against their, the unknown spouses. neirs, devisees. grantees and credritors or: deceased persons, and oil corner parties claiming by. through. under or against rnelr and all unknown natural persons II olive, and II deoa or not known to oe dead or olive tneir several. and respective unknown spouses. heirs. devisees, grantees ana creditors, or otner parties claiming yo. through or under those unknown natural persons.. and. the several and respective unknown assigns successors In interest. trustees or any other person claiming by. through. under or against any corporation or other legal entity named as defendant, and. all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal slatu s s unknown, clipming under any or the above ndmed or aescrlbed defendants or parties claiming to have any right, title or Interest in and to the lanas hereinafter described. Defendants NOTICE OF ACTION TO: MARILYN J. TAYLOR, JAMES ROBERT TAYLOR, JOYCE MATTHIES, SUSAN TAYLOR, TAMMY DARLENE ROBERTSON, AND TONYA LYNN REEVES, If alive, and if dead, their unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against their; the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees and creditors of deceased persons, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against their; and all unknown natural persons if alive, and if dead or not known to be dead or alive, their several and respective unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees and creditors, or other parties claiming by, through or under those unknown natural persons; and, the several and respective unknown assigns, successors in Interest, trustees or any other. person claiming by, through, under or against any corporation or other legal entity named as defendant; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status Is unknown, claiming under any of the above riamea .. .- described defendants or artie. clarimring to have an,, rigrt. title or Interest in and to the lands herelnafter described, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on action to quiet title to the following property in Taylor County, Florida: Parcel # 36-04-07-05826-000 LOT 2 'AND THE WEST HALF OF. LOT 3 OF BLOCK 2, UNIT NO. 1 OF COLONIAL HOMES, INC., A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP. OR PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION ON RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 68. has been filed,against you and you are required to serve a copy of your Written defenses, If any, to it on the' plalntlffis attorney, MICHAEL S. SMITH, SMITH, SMITH & MOORE, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, P.A., P.O. Drawer 579, Perry, Florida 32348, on or before NOVEMBER 11, 2005, and file the original answer or pleading with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Ine Plaintlfis antornev or Immediately trnereariir ornerwise a default will be enierea against iou ior the relief demanded in the Complaint to Quiet Title. WITNESS my hand and official seal, this 5th day of October, 2005. ANNIE MAE MURPHY, - Clerk of the Circuit Court. STaylor County,'Florida P.O. Drawer 620 Perry, Florida 323481 By: Marti Ldvalle Deputy Clerk 10/12, 19 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,,that JOAN S. PETERSON the holder of me following certificate has filed slad cert.licole for a tax deed to be Issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and thenndmes in which it was assessed are follows: Certificate No. 1039 Year of Issuanoe: 2003 Description of Property: PARCEL No. R08314-200'. SCommence at the Northwest .(NW) corner of the Southeast one-quarter (SE1/4) of the Northwest one-quarter S(NW1,41 of Section 6 Townhip 5 South Range 8 Eat: Ihence run East 205 O0 leer to an Iron pipe at me Intersec non of rne East rignt.ol-way line or Stale Road a55 a. so known as U S No 19 thence run Sourn 25 aegrees 30 East 040 0 leet along said right-of-way line to on iron pipe for the. POINT OF BEGINNING; thence from said POB run thence North 84 "degrees'52' Eait 424 .i3 feet. thence run 3oulh 0 aegrees 13 ,West 1',?7 teet; mnence run soumn.vestery 413 23 leer to a point on the East rlghl.of.wov' line of U.S. No. 19; thence run North 25 degrees 38''East along sald East right-of-way line 27.0 feet to me POiri OF BEGINNIG fame'in wnich assessed JAM.ES and GLORIA C GARDNER SSaid propeiry oeing in the County of STaviot Store ol Fi.rida Unies: sucn certiricare shall be redeemed according to law, the property aescrloed is such certificate 'snail De solo to the hignest lidder at the courrrouse door on the 24m day of Ocrooer. 2005 at 11:00 o'clock a.m. Datea Inls 191n day ol September 2005. Annie f.ae .lurpnhy Clerk. C: Circuil Court Taylor, County, Florida 9/21, 9/28, 10/05, 10/12 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS " Project: Rosehead Station Train Depot Rehabilitation Perry, Florida Qualified General Contractors ore invited to bid on the Rosehead Station Train Depot Rehabilitation. Perry Florida. in accordance wnn Contract Documents, All bids must be a lump sum basis; segregated Bids will not be accepted,. Main Street Perry. Inc will lecelve sealed blds until 2:00 p.r. local time on November 8, 2005, at the Chamber of Commerce Building, 428 North Jefferson Street,. Perry, Florida 32347. Bids received aoter rhis time cill nor be accepted. All Interested parties are Invited o attend 'rne Bid Opening Bias will oe opened publicly and read aloud A social preauaolficaion package for rnis pr.:lect may be picked up Irom the orchitect. Manausa Lewis & Dodson Architects. 211 John Khox Road, Suite. 105, Tallahassee, Floriaa 32308. This "package shall be completed and submitted to the Architect at the Prebid Meeting to be conducted at 10.30 a m local lime on Wednesday; October 26. 2005. at the historic Rosehead Station, Perry Florida. Bids must be submitted in full accordance with the requirements of the Drawings, Specifications, Bidding Conditions and Contractual Conditions, which may be examined and obtained Irom nme Architect, Manausa Lewis & Doason Architects Inc. 211 Knox Road, Suite 105. rollanassee. Florida 32303. A aeposir of 550 00 per set of Drawings and Project Manual Is requlrea, with a limit of two (2) sets per Prime Bidder. The. deposit shall only be returned to those Prime Bidders, Who, after having examined the. 'drawings and specification submit a bona fide bid, and who "return the drawings and Project Manual In good condition within ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Main Street Ferry, Inc' reserves the right . to waive Irregularities and/or Informalities In any Bid and to reject any or all Bids In whole or part, with or without cause, and/or accept me Big that In its luagment wil be for the best'Interest of the Historical Society 10/12 10/14 NOTICE (PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 125.66). " Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Toylor County, Florido will hold a Oublic hearing on the passage of the proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2004-2, the public hearing shall be at the Board of County 'Commission Meeting Room, I--- Taylor County Courthouse Annex, Old Post Office Building in Perry, Florida, at the regular board meeting on Monday, SNovember 7, 2005, at 6:10 p.m. The title of the proposed ordinance is: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2004.2 TO ADD TO SECTION 4 STATEMENT OF INTENT ANOTHER PARAGRAPH WHICH WOULD BE SUBPARAGRAPH (D); ADDING TO SECTION 30 A PARAGRAPH (B), THE TITLE OF ORDINANCE NO. 2004.2; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR MANDATORY COMMERCIAL COLLECTION SERVICE; DEFINITIONS,' FINDINGS; STATEMENT OF INTENT; SEVERABIUTY; COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL; REGULATION OF COLLECTORS; STANDARDS OF COLLECTION; RESPONSIBILITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS; PAYMENT TO COLLECTOR; HAZARDOUS OR BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE; CONSTRUCTION WASTE; EXEMPT WASTE SAND SLUDGE; EXEMPTION FROM MANDATORY COLLECTION REQUIREMENT; PROHIBITED ACTS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." The proposed ordinance may be Inspected, by the public at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office at the Taylor County Courthouse, Perry, Taylor S. -County, Florida. All members Of the public are welcome to attend. Notice is.further hereby given, pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105, that S any person or persons decliriIg to appeal, any matter considered at this,, public hearing will need a record of the hearing and may need, to ensurethat a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which .record includes' the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal Is'to be based. S. DATED this 5th day of October, 2005, by ANNIE MAE MURPHY, Clerk of the Circuit ':" Coun and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Taylor County, Florida. S 10/12' ADVERTISEMENT FOR lBDS SProject No. 02DB-89-03-72-01-H10 Taylor County (herein referred to a. me ."County") SSealed bias mar'ea Sealed Bid" -Taylor SCounty Small Ci:is? Community Development Block Grant Project for s Fiscal Year 2001" to be financed by the State of Florida. Department of Community Affairs, under the provisions, and subl3eci i."' me reiulrremeni:. of Title I Or tnh Housing anrd Co,:mmurnd, Development Act .of 1974, as. Amended, will- be received by the County on behalf of the following o owners for Housing Rehabilitation of the following units: Unit No. 01-17, Linda Hunter, 2590 Green SFarm Road, Perry, FL; and Unit No.01-20, Charlotte Chriman 3856 Eddie Page Road, Perry, FL. Because of new federal regulations for lead-based paint practices related to the rehabilitation of single family dwelling units ,containing lead-based paint, sealed bids marked "Sealed Bid"- Taylor County Small Cities Community Development Block Grant project for Flc.Cl r'ear 2001 will be received only from contractors trained in "Lead-Safe SWork Practices" for the following units: Unit No. 01-13, Terry Moses,'.1957 W. T. Grubbs Road, Perry; FL; SUnit No. 01-14; Lassie Lee Lollis, 2684 Johnson Stripling Road, Perry, FL; irnit No 01.15 Jimmr; ard Cnrsi,.i-e ',e,.aro 2645 A',esr u S Hagr,,..3 " Peur.. FL SUnir tro 01.16, fAugu.t M.lajox el 63 South SPag.- RoIod. Perr' FL ana SUn, ro 01 .19, Correina Smirn 3250 N. James Smith Road, Perry, FL; , I.n order for your firm to submit a bid on the rehabilitation projects located at 2284 Audrey Johnson Road, Perry, Florida, 1957 w T. Grubbs.Road, Perry, Florida, 2684 Johnson, Stripling Road, Perry, Florida, 2645 West U.S. Highway 98, Perry, Florida, 63 South Page Road, Perry, FL and 3250 N. James Smith Road, SPerry, FL, you, your employees and any subcontractors, including electrical, plumbing arid. -mechanical S subcontractors,. and their empl.:.,ees peirrllming work on components paintea mirn lead-based paint must have-, completed 'a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development approved "Lead-Safe Work Practices" training course. Irse owners listed aoove inote Diad ror -ne leriablitation of the oao.e elerenced pic-perties ir.o rer t.:, o e consioeler. Ihe propooil must be mode upon the Bid Proposal Form and in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Copies of these forms can be obtained at the Administrative Complex; 201 East Green Sltrer, Perry, Florida on- October2. 20. 2C5 at i0:00 a.m. The impro'.ements ale to be made for ana under contracI to me owr,ers of the subject propenieS as Oe:crlDed above. Disbursements for funds for the Improvements will be made by the County on behalf of the owners. Bids willlbe received at the County Courthouse located at 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida, by Annie Mae Murphy, County .Clerk, not later than November 7, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be enclosed In a sealed envelope marked with the property owner's name and address. Bids will not be, accepted If they are turned in later han rhe deadline specified above. The sealed blds will be publicly opened and ,* read aloud' on November 7,- 2005 at 6:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. in the Administrative 'Complex, 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida. CONTRACTORS, please riote that the 'County will need to know the following Information. 1. Your state of licensure, 2. Your license number, 3. Your license .class, and 4. Certificate of Completion of Lead-' Safe Work Practices Training, and 5. Your Insurance coverage. Therefore, a copy of your contractor's license, Certification of Lead-Safe Work Practices Training and Certification of Insurance must be submitted with your bid to the County. -" In order to be considered, proposals must be' made in accordance with the * following Instructions. Each bidder must submit their bid on the required Bid and Proposal Form. All spaces must be properly completed or the Bid and Proposal shall be rejected. Proposals shall be based on the work called for in the Work Write-up. A "walk through" of the above properties Is scheduled for October 20, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Please meet at the Administrative Complex, 201 East Green ' Street, Perry, Florida at 10:00 a.m. prior to going to the units. If you plan to submit a bid, a Srepresentative-of your firm must attend the "walk through" of the units to become familiar with the properties and the work to be. completed. Any Inconsistencies, omissions or proposed changes In the Work Write-up must be brought to the attention of the County by the prospective bidder at least 24 hours prior to bid submission deadline.- Any changes to the Work Write-up shall be Issued In the form of an addendum. All addenda shall become a part of the Work Write-up and receipt of the same by the bidder must be acknowledged on the Bid Proposal Form. Improper preparation, errors in and/or omissions for proposals shall not relieve bidders from fulfillment of any and all obligations and requirements of the Contract Documents and Bid Proposal Form. One original, with original signatures of all bids must be submitted at bidder's risk. Facsimile or electronic mail bids will not be accepted. Each bidder will be assumed to be familiar with all federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations which might' in any manner affect the work to be completed or persons to be employed. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. No contractor shall visit the subject property for any reason without first making arrangements with the County and owner. Contractors will not be given extra reimbursement for any conditions not specified in the Work Write-up or in an approved change order. No allowance or reimbursement will be made for damage caused by Inferior methods, craftsmanship or judgment. Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to Section 3, Segregated Facilities. Section 109, Executive Order 11246, all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Florida, and Insurance requirements. In accordance with Executive Order 11246, the Contractor 'will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Such action shall include, but not " be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment, or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, Including ' apprenticeship. BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED. ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS:TO'.- BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE - BID PROPOSAL FORM, WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED ON THE BIDDER'S CHECKLIST OF THE BID PROPOSAL FORM. : A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/HANDICAP ACCESS JURISDICTION 10/12 X is for xerox machine Y is for yearling Z is for zoom lens 5 = 1 BUSINESSf~mt B-6 The Taco Times October 12, 2005 Letters to the Editor Easier for students to find mobs? Dear-Editor: -I would like to take this opportunity to compliment you and your newspaper on doing a goodjob reporting the things that are.of.importance and newsworthy to this community. What a great difference it can make to a person to put.time into a letter directed to your paper's editor as a voice, an opinion that is heartfelt to themselves and maybe others? I hope you might clear up a misunderstanding I am having. In ypourSept. 28 issue you printed a Letter I sent to you regarding my thoughts about the direction growth has taken here. The lack of communication, patience and concern by any employer I perceive as a problem when a mature adult needs a long term job to become less needy. You could not imagine how I felt when I read over the letter and found that most of an important part was omitted. -The part that stated, "I can't help but see some of the growth as a painful tumor. The life within inflamed and sensitive, many parts receiving soothing and immediate organized career What of the parts not receiving the same unified concern? The parts remaining because of some forgotten feeling about how you share that youthful security with someone who needs a job." I need to clarify the fact that I, as an older adult and a "someone," do not understand the lack of concern within "Corporate USA" and other employers. It seems that there is no time for' communication, but above all, no patience when an employee needs their job, to be self-sufficient. Today it's just to easy to relieve an employee after a short term and hire someone else as a replacement. Here are some of my questions which remain unanswered. How can the older adult enter the working majority after a short time of departure from employment and remain with one employer? Is the archetype employee for Corporate USA and others, the young, a student or someone belonging to a minority group only? I feel it's easy for these types to find jobs'based on this fact. Its my hope that when other companies think about relocating to Perry that we might keep in mind the types of local workers we have to fill the positions. Once again thank you for noticing a mature adult with a small voice, but many kinds of work experiences behind her. Athena Ledden 'Why no banners?' Dear Editor: This is ean official protest. The Florida Forest Festival Committee and the Chamber of Commerce say they are not putting banners or anything to decorate downtown because everything is at the park. That is like going to prom without a new dress or a tux. Everything is not at the park. There is a parade, the bed race, etc. downtown. Therefore, it--as trandition--should be dressed. So who was the cheapskate who decided last year not to decorate? Pat Cook E-MAIL US! Dear Editor... LETTERS MUST INCLUDE A r NAME AND DAYTIME CONTACT PHONE NUMBER T I Wnewsdesk@perrynewspapers.com Letters are published in Wednesday's Taco Times as space is available. Writer urges: 'show support with scholarships' PAGEANT Continued from page 2 opportunity to 'learn and experience travel to major cities, events and other countries; have their pictures in Jet.,Ebonv and on front of other major magazines: giving them hope. feelings. strength and knowledge that the, sit at the table with the President -of the United States and engage in -conversation: host their own TV show or come back to Perry and teach or own businesses. However, this must start at home with our support. Support is- much more than coming out to watch their participation in a pageant whereas after the magnificent beauty, performances and talents displayed in this-recent pageant there is serious doubt they will ever experience, the top prize (scholarships, monies, trips and etc.) in these days and times. "Support mean organizing organizations that ill come together it host pageants, contests and events that will give our youngg men and ladies opportunities to experience \'innings and benefits such as those that the Florida Festival, Queen will experience. We o\\ n beauty shops, nail salons. convenience stores. men's and women's clubs, many churches. Masonic lodges and many other businesses that can and should support these types of events with. winnings such as $2,000. scholarships, $500 cash awards, .gift certificates (dinners, nails or hair) and trips. We have the adults with gifted talent and experiences in our community to put organizations to support these events living here in Perry, black folks let's step up and get it together! Question? If a lion swallows a diamond ring of .ours and \ou stick you hand in his mouth to retrieve it one. two or three times and he bites you all three. what's the likelihood of ,ou trying to retrie\ e it for the four time? None. you probably will find another way of retrieving your diamond prize or buy another! This is true to the event of complaining about having a black queen or black Mr. and Mrs. Tourist during the, Florida Forest Festival week of events. Let's continue to work and participate with the current s\ stem in hopes of evening the odds of having a black queen or if we continue to get bitten b% the lion: find another wa\ of getting our black %women some of the same winning experiences. Thanks to the sacrifices of the parents to enter their' daughters into the pageant. TLHANKS! 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