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*i:-T.-1 *' - Taylor County Since 1961 Sa O IIMidweek Taco ^ 1A Times lEdition November 30, 2005 Tree Capital of the South 2 Sections Our 44th Year, No.48 News Forum '^ ,a-A B11 Rod Smith Smith stomps in Taylor Rod Smith, Democratic candidate for governor, will be in Perry Monday, Dec. 5, from 9-10:30 a.m., at Joyce's Main Street Cafe. A former prosecutor, Smith currently serves in the State Senate representing nine Florida counties. He lives in Alalchua with his wife, DeeDee. 'Breakfast with Santa' deadline Monday, Dec. 5 Pre-registration is underway for the Perry Elks' second annual "Breakfast with Santa" event planned Saturday, Dec. 10, beginning at 9 a.m. Children ages newborn to 12 are invited to participate; a $5 registration fee is. required. Registration deadline is Monday, Dec. 5. Sign up forms are available at GT Comn. Due to limited space, late registrations will be not'be accepted. The morning will be divided into six 30-minute "Santa sessions." Parents are asked to select a preferred session. Ride benefits 'Toys for Tots' Local motorcycle enthusiasts will take to the road Saturday, Dec. 10, for a "Toys for Tots" bike ride to benefit the local Guardian Ad Litem program. These is no cost to enter, but those participating are asked to donate one child's toy the day of the event or drop off a toy at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office prior to the event. The ride will begin at 11 a.m. at the Taylor County Courthouse. The day will include door prizes and a $100 cash prize for the "Most Spirited" entry of bike and rider. For more information, contact Wendy Cruce at 838-5190. 'We Can Do It!' "Operation Senior Center--We Can Do It" begins on Dec. 1 and ends Dec. 31 to raise funds for the Taylor Senior Citizens Center. Each person in Taylor County is being asked to give $1 in December to benefit the Senior Citizens Center. Donations can be dropped off at the following businesses: Goodman's Barbeque, Mama's Italian Restaurant, Silver Moon Boutique, Michelle's Bull Pen, Jiffy Food Mart No. 320, Yarbrough Tire and Automotive Services, WPRY Bulldog Radio Station, Taylor Senior Citizens Center and Buckeye Community Federal Credit Union. To mail your donation, please make payable and send to: Taylor Senior Citizens Center, 800 West Ash Street, Perry, FL 32347. The Taylor Senior Citizens Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Index Editorial...page A-2 Living...page A-4 Sports...page A-6 Religion...page A-7 CHunting...page D-1 Cla.sgifieds...page B-6- -In$40,000 vandalism case $5,000 reward "When I entered the office," said Davis, "I noticed that several computers, copiers, fax machines and other office equipment had Vandal(s) broke into Martin Marietta rock mine compound last week, causing more than $40,000 in damages that forced the plant to temporarily shut down for two days. The company is now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved. According to a report filed by Taylor County Sheriffs Office Dep. Rusty Davis, a call came in Nov. 21, when workers in the scale house (where trucks are loaded and weighed) reported, at approximately 4:35 a.m., that a Group to Buckeye: Comply or shut down A group of Taylor County residents and several others have filed a petition for an administrative hearing with the state and Buckeye stating the mill should be required to either comply with environmental laws or "shut down their operation." The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued its proposed permit Nov. 2 that would allow Buckeye to construct a 15-mile pipeline to remove the mill's effluent from the upper river and discharge it near -the Gulf The petitioners filed their legal papers Nov, 22. The petitioners include long- time activist Joy Towles Ezell and her husband Ted, former county commission candidate George Stamos and his wife Judy, new homeowners Jim and Carole Taitt, Fenholloway River landowner Lee Shiver and. Clean Water Network representative Linda Young. A DEP spokesperson said the department will review the document to determine whether an administrative hearing should be held. Buckeye spokesman Dan Simmons said the company is moving ahead with plant improvements, and San Pedro Bay wetland enhancements while waiting on the permit. "The company remains committed to restoring the river and improving the Gulf. The request for an administrative hearing is part of the permitting process. If an administrative ,* Please see page 3 break-in had taken place. The workers also reported that no one had been in the office since the Friday prior. is offered been destroyed." Davis said all the windows in the company's fleet of dump trucks had also been busted out. Plant Manager Dan West reported that 8,000 gallons of ,- Please see page 2 v ,. ' ,. .- -9.. , be foe ' Reagan Fox III Inc. driver Bill Howell, 33, was trapped inside his overturned semi-truck for nearly 30 minutes before extraction by Taylor County Fire-Rescue workers Tuesday. The one-vehicle crash happened around 11:30 a.m., just below the Fenholloway River bridge on Highway 27. According to officials on the scene, Howell apparently veered off the roadway in order.to avoid hitting a second truck, which was slowing in his path. Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Gus Smyrnios is in charge of the investigation. Also responding to the scene were units from .Doctors' Memorial Hospital .Emergency Management Service (EMS) and the Taylor County Sheriff's Office. Educators Hall of Fame 117 years of service honored Approximately 40 family members and well-wishers gathered Tuesday at the Taylor County School Board room to watch as the 2005 Educators Hall of Fame inductees received a plaque and formal recognition for their contributions to education. "These three ladies represent a combined 117 years of service in the education field, with 108 of them being served in Taylor County," said Superintendent of Schools Oscar Howard Jr. "There are several generations of students and adults who owe a huge amount of gratitude to them. "First of all, we have Arbutus 'Boo' Blankenship, who served for 40 years in the Taylor County School District, in positions varying from social studies teacher to interim high school principal. "Anyone who had Mrs. Blankenship in school in any position, including myself, respected her. Parents especially respected her, because they knew that she not only watched their children, she watched out for them, A reception for the 2005 Taylor County Educators Hall of Fame inductees was held Monday afternoon, where they received formal recognition and a plaque for their combined 117 years of service to the Taylor School District. Shown, from left, are: Mary Parker, Juanita Scott and Arbutus "Boo" Blankenship with Superintendent of Schools Oscar Howard Jr. too." With tears in her eyes, Blankenship told those in attendance that she would cherish the recognition, "for all the days I have left on this earth." Next, Juanita Scott, who served in the Taylor District for 33 years, teaching students from kindergarten through lower elementary grades was recognized. "Mrs. Scott has had an impact on countless children of our county. There have been several generations who have impacted through her teaching. "Mrs. Scott has seen her students grow up to become leaders and much of their success can be traced back to the strong education they received during their early years," Howard said. Scott accepted her award with grace, saying that she also," would cherish the recognition. I'm going to take this plaque home and put it with the many others that I have received." Mary Parker, the non- instructional inductee, was recognized for her "35 years of service in the transportation department." "Mrs. Parker has always been a lady who could be depended on 24 hours, day or night, to immediately respond to emergencies within or outside the district," said Howard. ,* Please see page 2 Downtown heralds the holidays Dec. 2 A merry holiday scene will be set in downtown Perry Friday, Dec. 2, for the annual "Christmas on the Square & Downtown Open House." Festivities get underway at 5 p.m. and include horse-drawn carriage rides, a live nativity and storytelling. Heavenly Floors, located on East Green Street, will, welcome Connie Smith for a "mini-concert" featuring Yuletide selections. Next door, at Sisters' Mercantile, Sharron Dorman will host a ... .S. performance by local gospel group Crimson Flow. w';"" . Photos with Santa will be available at the Main Street offices of Gulf ,, ,... " Breeze Realty (located next to the .zi : . former M&W Electric building). : S Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be strolling around the square, handing 'P- '. '- out candy treats for all the good little c6. girls and boys, Downtown t'-- Entrepreneur member Vicki Hatton said. .. . "After making their rounds on the i' square, they will come back and be our special guests at Heavenly Floors," she said. Refreshments will be served at participating stores. 00 - ~IP-- I~L-C~BD~IOBI~-IIPC- -- R 111- -- ii 1~ I I i l--i~ "' " :- 'r l.i"~: I~- ;-' : : ` .-.: F\--ii: : ~- c. A-2 The Taco Times November 30, 2005 Merry Christmas to all... A, classic holiday scene, courtesy of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," can be found in the window of Sisters' Mercantile. Holiday cheer abounds downtown, with twinkling white lights and merry wishes all around the square. Thunderstorms rock, county with over 1 After several weeks with little or no rain, Ta'lor County saw more than an inch of rain in less than 24 hours, much of it from a thunderstorm which rocked the county during the early morning hours Tuesday. According to numbers from the Division of Forestry, the Perry Forestry Station on Plantation Road saw 1 05 inches of rain during the 24-hour period ending 8 a.m. Tuesday This was almost half the total for the rest of the month of November. The recording station in Foley saw 1.25 inches during the same 24- hour period. That station has seen 2.97 inches in the month of November. Got information on vandalism? REWARD Continued from page 1 diesel fuel and 800 gallons of gasoline had been discharged onto the ground from above ground storage tanks. The State Environmental Protection Agency was notified and soon arrived on the scene for an inspection. West said Tuesday that nothing had been stolen from the plant during the break-in, but that a considerable loss to the company had been incurred during the two-day shutdown. "The whole thing has been an unfortunate incident," West said. "We are, however, open and running and it's business as usual," he added. TCSQ is asking for ,anyone with information on the break-in to call 584-4225 or 584-2429. "We're running down several leads," said Davis, "but we can really use help from the community. If you know anything about the burglary, please call." Portraits will add to gallery HONORED Continued from page 1 : "It has never failed, that whatever was asked of her,'if it involved children, she was there. She has safely taken the children of this county to school and delivered them safely home, tirelessly and anyone who has ever met her, will tell you, that Mrs.. Parker has never met a stranger." Parker, also thanked Howard and those in attendance for their support and the recognition. "This is something that I will never forget," she said. The three inductees will soon be able to see their faces adorning the north wall of the meeting room, side-by-side with other "legends" of the Taylor County School District, "who have served the children of the county." -; -~' " k, Vim- 1 U - AMERICA'S TOP 60 ' ONLY C'99 I r I MONTH OR $12S.0L MO. 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Not responsible for typograpF al errors. Pictures for illustration only. Rebates apply where applicable. IL- s I IIIIJII . 1 A-3 The Taco Times November 30, 200Q Permit sets deadlines for plant upgrades COMPLY Continued from page 1 hearing is held, an independent hearing officer will look at the facts and make a ruling based on :the facts," he said. The petitioners disputed numerous parts of the proposed permit and questioned DEP's "tactics." "This is simply another thinly veiled stall tactic designed to allow Buckeye to continue violating the Clean Water Act and Florida pollution laws," the petitioners stated. .J Lookup for heaven... look downtown for us! Ciz "Our Floors Are Out of This World" WHY PAY MORE? Quality Flooring For Less! Professional Installation 838-3852 115 E. Green St. Mon. Fri. 9- 5 Evenings by appt. Sat. 10- 2 DEP officials have stated that the permit will provide long-term environmental improvements in the Fenholloway River and estuary by authorizing manufacturing process changes, modification and operation of an industrial wastewater treatment plant and construction of an effluent transmission pipeline for discharge into marine portions of the Fenholloway. The permit sets several deadlines for upgrades within the plant with the completion of the pipeline set for 2014 (nine years). DEP officials estimated the cost of the various improvements at $85 million with some $47 million allocated for the pipeline construction. The multi-year project will improve the quality of Buckeye's industrial discharge, eliminate direct discharge into the freshwater portion of the Fenholloway and allow the river to meet its designated uses as a Class III, fishable-swimmable waterbody, DEP officials said. DEP has also stated that the plan safeguards a $225 million annual regional economic impact by protecting the jobs of 610 employees in the Taylor County community and an additional 1,000 workers who rely on the timber industry in the region. DEP Water Expert Jerry Brooks told the Taco Times this summer that improvements to reduce the color in Buckeye's effluent have already allowed seagrass growth near the mouth of the river to recover. Commission, city change their December schedules The county commission and city council have changed their December schedules.in light of the holiday season. The county commission's next regular meeting has been moved back one week to Tuesday, Dec. 13, and will be the only regular meeting in December. The commission will hold a special meeting Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m., with the Doctors' Memorial Hospital Board of Directors to discuss equipment purchases' and the hospital's audit. The meeting will be held at the hospital. The city council will hold its only December meeting Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. He also said his agency has been assured that no further harm will come to the Gulf waters when the pipeline is installed. The action comes after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) objected to DEP's 1997 permit. Another public hearing Callm.oday to book cyorChristmas partyl last year, plus some modifications to the permit earlier this year have resulted in EPA withdrawing its objections after some eight years. Buckeye Community Federal Credit Union presents: Home Buying Made Simple "Everything you need to know to make the mortgage process simple" <7'.r- la QII, Every \ Sunday til Christmas j 1:00-5:00 125 South Jefferson St. 850-223-1360 (cell) 850-838-9982 * ,|io *3 Bridal Registry $id Speaker: Date: Where: Time: Owning a home is the American dream, Buckeye Community Federal Credit Union would like to help make that dream come true. Join us for aRijformatip_, seminar on the mortgage process from application to closing. Cynthia Nowlin, Mortgage Loan Officer December 13, 2005 Buckeye Community Federal Credit Union 6:00 p.m. ** Please RSVP to 850-223-7152 * U LaDonna B. Bembry Joseph G. LaValle November 26, 2005 Sonja Smigiel Lance Burfurd January 28, 2006 Kelly Lindsey David Parker January, 2006 Heather Quicke Jon Michelini March 25, 2006 Jesika Walker' Brad Curry March 25, 2006 Angle Cruce Harper Gibson April 22, 2006 Bab:: Registry Jamie & Brian Lundy Girl due December 2005 Lori & Mark Wiggins Boy due December 2005 Lee & Michael Newman Girl due December 2005 Callie &Greg Babbitt Due December 2005 Mary Teresa & Steve Murphy Due December 2005 Elizabeth & Matthew Eastman Girl Due December 2005 Fun Prizes Nitro Powered Monster Trucks, FREE Bar-B7:30 pm Boats, Planes & Helicopters Monster Truck Races ) & Demonstrations Hop up parts & accessories by HPI Savage Revo Traxxas Hot Bodies & Venom Air Corps , on Our New ( Jewelry Accessories Hequin & Beaded Bags Oval Dirt Track Featuring Candles by Heavenly Light. ---------- A-4The Taco Times November 30, 2005 Living IVI - Perry musicians The Community Chorus of students and citizen North Florida Community Madison, Jefferson, Si College will perform a Taylor, Hamilton and community Christmas concert on counties, is now in its t Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. at the of "resurrected" existence Madison Church of God, located again offering free on the Valdosta Highway. community its fifth publ: The chorus, made up of NFCC under the direction of co perform ns from 1 Rebecca and Amok uwannee, Members of th Lafayette Chorus are: So] :hird year Ballard (Madison), ce, and is (Jefferson), Da to the (Suwannee), Glen ic concert (Taylor), Kat -directors (Suwannee), Emily in NFCC Chorus A Burkart. e Community pranos Dolly Janis Courson nielle Fries nis McMillan ie Blalock Bass (Taylor); Altos Linda Gibson (Madison), Amber Harris (Madison), Rebecca McCauley (Madison), Barbara McCauley (Madison), Sarah Copeland (Madison); Tenors David Fries (Suwannee), Lowell Hidy (Madison); Basses George McMillan (Taylor), Russell Courson (Jefferson), Kirk Pittman (Madison), D-oug Thomas (Suwannee). All are invited to a reception immediately following the concert, with refreshments available. Fashion will be st A White and Ivory ; Graham, is planned I School. This fashion show' everyone to attend. Sanfa will be at 117 W. Main street ( from 5:00 7:00 p.m. (On the porch of the prior home of Mrs. Mamie Jo Booth) Bring your little ones to tell 9anta what they want for Christmas and to have their photos made with Santa. Enjoy the spirit of Christmas with refreshments and C l Christmas music provided by our Carolers. Compliments of Ann lodges' GulfcBreeze -eal Estate New location to open soon: 117 W. Main Street, Perry, Fl. 32347 Genesis Health Club, LLC '"!a'Wi Sworte ^we a si~,ea~ltien.' 7eutwcuw>" Christmas Open House...Dec. 2 Holiday Discounts on Memberships & Merchandise 'FREE" Tanning...try our beds 'FREE" 2006 Sampling of New Tanning Lotions 'FREE" Workouts every Friday in December "Register for Drawings" Come out for Refreshments Gift Certificates Available 118 N. Washington St. Historic Downtown Perry 584-5100 Seasonal Hours: M-F 6 am-8 pm & Sat. 9 am-12 noon HS2347 J TFL62-69-00001 9/tcdos4 ziame &sl The public is cordially invited to tour our Historical Sanctuary Friday, Dec. 2 6:00-8:00 p.m. FRIDAY, DEC. 2 5:00 8:00 PM 7777777-77777 Len & Feebee Houck owners 20% 2 0FRIDAoff FRIDAY Credit Cards Accepted 102 E. Main St. 584-6979 Ann Hudson photoaraDher lair Care Products Suddenly Slim Premier Jewelry Make-up V, DEC. 2 5:00 8:00 PM Cel/a clhev, and Support our Junior Varsity Cheerleader Fundraiser by buying '^J HERITAGE CANDLES $10 Reflections 129 S. Jefferson St. Tonya Holton, owner/operator I I "t 223.1821 First United Methodist Chur 302 N. Jefferson St. (1 block North of courthou' Make her wishes come true...stop by to complete your wish list. What's a Wish List? Send your family, boyfriend, etc., to see me and I'll help fill your stocking with the gifts you picked out. Debbie~'s J 125 South Jefferson St. 850-223-1360 (cell) 850-838-9982 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 3:30 6:00, Sat. 10:00-6:00 Sterling Silver Panda Swarovski Crystals Jewell Collegiate Serving Pieces 1 - Fashion Jewelry | ., Purses Sequin Purses ,. I airi t irt-n In-Store Engraving Service Dolly Mamas Gold Lance Class Rings Many more girly items LA lr Thursday December 2 Friday December 3 Saturday December 4 15% off STOREWIDE (excluding Merle Norman & already discounted items) Perry Drapery & Gift Shop Open 6 Days a Week Downtown 584-6818 SGrand Opening Friday, Dec. 2 5:00 p.m. SELECT GROUP REALTY Commercial Residential Investment Our Clients are Our Priority We invite you to visit us during Downtown Open House ^^^Fre Face Paintingr^ 117 E. Green St. --- -------- I You SThe come "3est- for td fit Votes will be county Use this ballot or v ---------J I C----l --*1141 IC LII~ CI ~ICL L IlC- --3 --1 -- I LI ~D--I L I- -i--- i--- I-' I ` I V I, -- -I I -I -- rrru~r-rr;sr-nru --- -- I I - _I III CI~h-~- ~ e-Cc- I I ~ r ~LILI IPILIO ~ --IINikkoI K-A.16- A %&-1 0 I I I II 1 ,, IP~L I I - Christmas Caroling presented by Children* n -and Adult'Choirs af 6.30 p m. 9 ~ --- I T"24zRielsl -I 850-584-4200 )w of suits, hats :d this Saturday Hats Fashion Show, featuring Mrs. Paula rday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. in Jerkins High presented by Jurleen Clayton who invites "IS ONE YEAR'S SALARY ENOUGH LIFE INSURANCE" CALL ME TO FIND OUT H MUCH LIFE INSURANCE REALLY NEED. IOW YOU (^) Mark Pelt, Agent S584-5188 .A llstati '.'.;..:'; -' 1000A Jefferson St. You're In good harn' Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Company and Allstate Life Insurance Company, Home Office: Northbrook, Illinois. 2002 Allstate Insurance Company 6. S i ~iflTT~~~iil I '~ -i -~ TTi -~ L ii *s I~ *l So ~l i I *I 6~ -Ii~~TT ,-,Strollin gSataw ratsSts - uinre DwtonLve atvtBSee C ide I ac P-I -- S -e ':rv Ho arriage.I *g eD -, A-5 The Taco Times November 30, 2005 Inside and Treasures & More Glassware - Outside Shops New Hours: Fri-Sat-Sun 10-4 Antiques Yard Sale ie buy.call us! Collectibles Set-up L Tools $8 & Up Hwy. 19 S.- 838-1422 584-7124 Mon-Th Furniture A+ Blanco J1 Cleaning Service, SOAP (850) 672-1298 SLetty Blanco Licensed & Insured --- -- ---- -- -- --- E Sthe "JUDGE" fwlH be choosing this year's isscd' 'Window : ZI :)I towil mt'rchdnts I Molly Lilliott, Supervisor of Elections. various merchants to cast your vote. / business name) --- -7- Refreshments Drawings Friday, Dec. 2. * Nelda Parker Sharon Cone Broker/Associate Sales Associate CCOf4i s Hair & Nail alon 108 W. Green St. 584-2327 - Men's Haricuts $7 - 20% off Perms ($35 & up) - Full Set Acrylic Nails $15, Fill-ins $12 Please join us for refreshments ', - Friday from 6:00-9.00 pm Register to Win $25 Gift Certificate or Spa Pedicure/Manicure Package "FREE" Haircut Punch Card Get 5 Haircuts & your 6th is FREE! Register for $25 Gift Certificate and Books Merry Christmas...Celebrate Christ's Birth With Us Fi7De Opi i Come see our Collegiate & Camo Collection: Jewelry Handbags Travel Kits Belts Wallets Coveralls 3 mos. 4 yrs. FREE GIFT WRAPPING L isa. &T h Friday, Dec. 2 '4 en House Specials 20-50% off Wedding Accessories Angels Fragrance Diffusers Candles Frames Gold ~ Diamonds ~ Silver LAYAWAY AW- '-, VISA' ,0 4, 5:00 8:00 pm Biray uard Sales Assoc aner Betty Jo Croft ciate Sales Associate Not pictured. Beth Mortimer, Pam Kelly Barry Kelly & Jeanie Smymios IES Join us for 2370 refreshments Come see our array of the Catestfafl and ioiday fashions! from Dressy to Casual the largest selection of name brand merchandise with a complete line of accessories. Special Sale Section> 1 Y: 60% off Mon. Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-4 Great Selection! 130 S. 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Green St. ook for the "purple" door next to Ina Padgett State Farm Beckv Paramore, owner Happy Holidays from our HOME to Yours! KELLY & KELLY PROPERTY 127 S. Jefferson St. (85.0) 223-: I ~L- ~-L -- I~-~RBII Rerehmnt no r Pize Ydli~l~ A-6 The Taco Times November 30, 2005 Since general qun season opening 3 hunting accidents reported The general gun hunting season started about two weeks ago, and already investigators from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) North Central Region are investigating three hunting accidents. The most recent accidents both happened Nov. 22, at around the same.time of day, 4:30 p.m., but on different coasts -- one in Duval County, the other in Levy County. The first accident of the general gun deer hunting season was on Nov. 19 in Hamilton County, All three involved hunters pursuing deer with dogs. Luckily for the victims, all of the accidents were not life-threatening. In Duval County, two boys, ages 10 and 14, were hunting with dogs in the West Fiftone Hunt Club near Baldwin. The 14-year- old shot at a deer with his shotgun and a stray pellet struck the 10- year-old boy who was standing along the same road about 100- 150 yards away. The pellet hit the boy in the upper chest, penetrated his clothing and broke the skin. He was life-flighted to Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, but luckily his thick clothing prevented the pellet from penetrating his chest cavity. Farther southwest in Levy County, on the same day, another hunter using dogs to hunt deer in the Gulf Hammock Wildlife Management Area suffered another pellet injury. The man was hunting with a group of dog- hunters from the Gulf Hammock Hunters Association when one of the hunters shot at a deer and a stray pellet struck the victim in the ankle. The man sought medical treatment, but his wound was minor. Saturday, a hunter was struck by. buckshot at the Hickory Island Hunt Club in Hamilton County. The accident happened around 2 p.m., while about a dozen hunters were pursuing'a deer using dogs. The deer ran across a road between the shooter and another hunter who was standing by his truck. The victim and his truck were both hit by pellets.Both hunters, were wearing bright orange hats as required by the club's rules for safety and high visibility. The victim was transported by another hunter to Trinity Hospital in Jasper and later transported to Shands Hospital in Gainesville where he was treated and released. Both the victim and shooter were back hunting at the club the next day. All three hunting accidents are under investigation by the FWC. "This is a good time to remind hunters of two of the most important safe hunting rules," FWC spokesperson Officer Chris Jones said. "Those are, number one, know your target and, number two, know what's beyond your target before pulling the trigger. All three of these accidents could likely have been avoided if those involved had followed the basic rules." For information on taking an FWC hunter safety course, visit MyFWC.com/huntered/. Red grouper, airboat noise are top issues at meeting The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet at Key Largo's Sheraton Beach Resort, Mile Marker 97, Nov. 30 Dec. 1. During the first day of the meeting, Commissioners will consider final action on the FWC Division of Law Enforcement's proposed enforcement procedures and educational efforts concerning airboat sound reduction. FWC staff has gathered input from airboaters, sound experts and residents who complain about sound levels produced by airboat engines and propellers. Commissioners also plan to .review and discuss proposed 2006- 07 regulation changes for wildlife and freshwater fishing and a draft procedural rule that would incorporate the FWC's due process procedures into a rule, reorganize current procedural rules and repeal obsolete rules. Concerning land acquisitions, .Commissioners will consider committing $10 million from the Florida Forever Trust Fund for joint acquisition of the Babcock Ranch and $10 million from the FWC's Land Acquisition Trust Fund for potential acquisition of 2,000 acres of the Babcock Ranch for a gopher tortoise mitigation park. On Thursday, Commissioners will take final action on a proposed rule to reduce, the recreational daily bag limit from two fish to one fish per person for red grouper harvested and. possessed in Gulf of Mexico state waters. Final action also is on the agenda for proposed rules to establish that the method for determining the total length measurement for marine fish will be to measure the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head, with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail, with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side. Proposed rules also would change the measurement for gray triggerfish from total length to fork length. Other marine fisheries topics will include review and discussion of a draft rule to add 14 species of sharks to the list of protected species and Dry Tortugas National Park special regulations. Commissioners also will receive updates on an industry-sponsored proposal'to reduce commercial fishing effort in the Gulf red grouper fishery and the future of saltwater fishing in Florida, and reports on individual fishing quotas and various federal marine fisheries management issues. The meeting will convene at 8:30 a.m. both days and is open to the public. Anyone requiring special accommodations 1to participate should notify the FWC at least five days in advance by calling Cindy Hoffman at (850) 488-6411. Hearing- or speech- impaired persons can arrange assistance by calling (850) 488- : 9542. ' Bulldog football banquet is Dec. 7 The Taylor County Touchdown Club will host the annual High School Football Banquet Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Elks.Club, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door; cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information, contact Bobby Spradley at 843-0247. I ATM ' WateRPl How the WateRx Plant Works... voqs-5 Household 0 o 29-2 Big or Small... Dependable Free Estimates Reliable Local 2 Guys, Truck & Trailer 584-3776'(W) Licensed 584-2270 (Serving Perry & Surrounding Counties) office *Apartment We can move it all! ATTENTION HOLIDAY SHOPPERS: EASY TO WRAP. 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We invite you to come into the "circle of love." "Cn c04 q n Lo"t-.o Bend~ ospice For more information, call 878-5310 ext. 528 * or toll-free (800) 772-5862. SNew Late Models SInsurance Discounts Offered SReduced Weekly & Monthly Rates Free Pick-up or Delivery in our local area All rental customers must be 25 years of age or older, have a valid Drivers License, valid insurance with Comprehensive and Collision Damage that will transfer to rental vehicle and a Credit Card. No other form of payment will beaccepted. Call (850)584-6178 or (800)763-4589 Ext. 100. Deanna will schedule your rental. SHOP ONLINE AT WWW.TIMBERLANDFORD.COM SOBERLAN "sA,> I^A^SE~I M MAKE YOUR POINT... Something on your mind? Let the community know. BEWARE... The cost of utility bills are on the rise. Insulate your home today to help save $$$ Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE! REYNOLDS INSULATION (850) 584-2340 phone (850) 584-8340 fax IBOEMK2 MOZING1 Crsac ked iishieM? SAVE FREE MONEY A ESTIMATE COMMITTED TO QUALITY One More Cast Operating from Keaton Beach Marina i c (850) 584-9145 200 Kate Dr. SPat McGriff U.S.C.G. License Perry, FL 32348 ARMADILLO CONSTRUCTORS & ERECTORS INC. License #CG3031636 CCC 058209 * BUILDERS* ROOFERS* HOME INSPECTIONS 800-719-9138 386-294-3914 p-s 2* I~ i IF A-7 Taco Times November 30, 2005 Obituaries Charity Ilene McKuhen Charity Ilene McKuhen, 91, of Quincy, died Nov. 27, 2005 at her residence. Born in Berrien County, Ga., she was the daughter of James Jasper and Jennie Giddens Baldree. She married George Robert McKuhen on May 12, 1929. She worked at Maddox Drug Store for many years and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Survivors include: three daughters, Pattie Hall and Caroline Barnes, both of Quitman, Ga., and Diana Weeks of Ocala; two sons, James Edward McKuhen of Quitman and Earnest Anderson McKuhen Sr. of Perry; 17 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; three sisters, Mary B. Spires of Boston, Ga., Louise M. Curry of Enigma. Ga., and Dorothy B. Phillips. of Fitzgerald, Ga.; two brothers, Irwin Baldree of Chula, Ga., and Bobby .Ray Baldree of Ocilla, Ga.; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert McKuhen, her parents, and four brothers. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m. at JMaxwell-Miller Funeral Home in Quitman, Ga., with the Rev. Sherman Hall and the Rev. Ray Calvin officiating. Interment will follow at Okapilco Church Cemetery. Family members received friends Tuesday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Union Baptist Church, Evergreen Baptist Church or Okapilco Baptist Church. Donald W. Wilson Donald W. Wilson, 47, a native SYMPTOMS- Do you... O Think spaghetti is a finger food? D Sleep "like a baby" (up at 10, 2, and 4)? O Write your grocery list in crayon? 0 Say "bye-bye" to everyone? DIAGNOSIS- . Mother of Preschooler! (MOPS) Attend a MOPS" meeting! Relief is usually immediate! M O r H E R 5 O F MVIPS. P R ES C H O O L E R S ...becaure mothering matters MOPS is for all mothers with children from birth through kindergarten. Child care is p ovided' (Click here to Place church. name, phone number, and address in this space) Call sfo th lcaton (lte and time-f (lie net meeting of Columbus, Ga., who had lived in Taylor County all of his life, died Nov. 26, 2005, after an extended illness. He was a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church and the Perry Elks Lodge. Mr. Wilson had served in the U.S. Army. He was the son of LuFair Morgan Wilson of Perry and the late Buford Wilson. In addition to his mother, survivors include: his wife of 22 years, Cathy Drawdy.Wilson; three daughters, Katie Wilson, Korie Ann Wilson and Konnor Wilson, all of Perry; five brothers, Ray Morgan and Ronald Wilson, both of Salem, Calvin Wilson of Palatka, Troy Wilson of Cross City and Alan Wilson of Perry; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. at Salem Missionary Baptist Church with interment following at Woodyard Cemetery. Family members 'received friends Monday from 6 until 9 p.m. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Elmira Agner Odom Elmira Agner Odom, 93, died Nov. 26, 2005, at Doctors' Memorial Hospital in Perry. Mrs. Odom was born in Taylor County on April 6, 1912, to the late Oscar and Sarah Townsend Agner. She was preceded in death by her f A memorial service honoring Elston L. McKee (Mac) will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 4:00 p.m., at the Ash Street Church of Christ, 601 W. Ash St. in Perry. All friends are invited to attend. Mr. McKee died Nov. 8,2005, in Athens, Ga., and was was laid to rest in Lexington, Tenn., on Nov. 12, 2005. \\ I IL1S NFCC Artist Series 850.973.1653 I r Tickets: $11 General/ $6 NFCC Students & Children husband of 54 years, Roy Curtis Odom. The Odoms reared their sons in Cairo, Ga., where she worked at Belk Hudson Co. and was a member of Cairo First Baptist Church. In 1982, the Odoms moved from Cairo to Perry, where she was a member of First Baptist Church. M-I.C She was preceded in death by sisters, Marion Nelson, Missouri Kelley and Berta Shelfer; brothers, Martin Agner, Sevier Agner, Judge Royce Agner and Drexel Agner; a son, Conrad Odom; and a grandson, Mark Odom. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Emelynn Quartet to sing Saturday Monthly sing planned this weekend The Perry First Church of God on Highway 221 North will have its monthly sing on Saturday, Dec. 3, beginning at 7 p.m. The Sonshine Quartet will be featured, along with local musicians. Everyone is invited to attend; snacks will be served at 5 p.m. All men are invited for lunch Friday The monthly informal gathering of men which includes lunch and a brief inspirational message by the Rev. Eddie Blalock will be Friday, Dec. 2, at the M.A. Rigoni Cookhouse on North U.S. 19 (north of the former Highway Patrol Station). Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m until 12:15 p.m. followed by the message which will conclude at 12:35 p.m. The cost is $5. All men are invited. Big Bend Hospice Tree4 e1 Re44e441 Taylor County Tree Locations Capital City Bank Perry 1 Doctors' Memorial Hospital Perry Nature Coast Eye Care Institute Perry Y Wachovia Bank an Perry u may place your order for Angel, Bell or Bow to honor or remember a loved one at these locations. $100 per person will help the Taylor Senior Citizens Center this Christmas Season! The Senior Center now provides services including personal care, meals, homemaking, visitation, activities and more. Drop off your gift of $ 1.00 during December at the following businesses: Goodman's Barbeque, Michelle's Bull Pen, Mama's Italian Restaurant, Yarbrough Tire & Automotive Services, Jiffy. Food Store No. 320, Buckeye Community Federal Credit Union, Silver Moon Boutique, WPRY Bulldog Radio Station, Taylor Senior Citizens Center or mail you donation to the Taylor Senior Citizens Center, 800 East Ash Street, Perry, FL 32347 (584-4924) Odom; daughter-in-law, Betty Collins Odom; sisters, Laura Felder and Doris Lewis; sister-in- law, Naomi Driggers; two grandchildren; six great Imagine mysterious night sky. to the star grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held -* Please see page 8 discovering the briffiancc of a new star piercing the velvet black (Envision yourself being so drawn that you knew you had to follow... hltis was a heavenly summons, and the beginning of a fongjourney offaith for the agi. 3ut they trusted the God they hardly knew to open their eyes and guide them through unknown places and unforeseen circumstances. ,And so we do today as we faithfully trust God to guide us even when ife doesn't make sense. 5he stage is being constructed, the cast is set, the Celebration Choir is ready to sing.f Come join us for our Christmas performance of 5tar of , Wonder as we examine the pigrimage of the Magi, and worship the qK.Fng of qings, the cord of words, and the only One who has been sent to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives, and to give sight to the blind. 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Nursery will be provided I %OWmqbmmw EFp I (L14 A-8 The Taco Times November 30, 2005 County awaits' DCA response to density wording What's the difference between "and" and "or"? Everything, apparently, when it comes to the Florida Department of Community Affairs Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the county's comprehensive plan. The report is issued every seven years and documents the state agency's objections with the county's comprehensive plan.. This year, the major sticking point was building density in land designated coastal high hazard areas. Enid Ehrbar with the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council addressed the commission earlier this month along with rncntu ctvff tn r discuss DCA' Community yard sale this Saturday issues with the pln. The Sons of AMVETS Community Yard Sale will be held Saturday, It is county staffs position that Dec. 3, from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Spaces are available for a $5 din aiiunn (r---the- current wording of the six-foot table will be provided for each vendor). Additional-spaces may be comprehensive plan states that reserved and walk-ins are welcome. The yard sale will be located at 2499 land designated coastal high hazard Woods Creek Rd. For additional information or to reserve a space, call which has water service and sewer Mark Viola at 584-5513 or 584-8807 (after 5 p.m.). hookups is allowed to have a Bingo bash slated Dec. 12 A benefit Bingo bash will be held at Perry Elks Lodge Monday, Dec. 12, starting at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will go toward purchasing a bronzed American eagle for Veterans Memorial Park. The top jackpot will be $250. For more information, please contact Lavonne Blanton at the Perry Police Department, 584-5121. building density up to 20 units per acre. If the land in question only has water service or sewer, then the density is limited to four units per acre. DCA, on the other hand, interprets the wording to read that such land, even if it does have both water service and sewer hookups, is limited to four units per acre, Ehrbar said. County staff recommended to commissioners a compromise which would allow 12 units per acre in coastal high hazard with water service and sewer. Staff saw this as a decrease over the existing regulations while DCA sees it as an increase, said Danny Griner with the dofiinTy "buidiiT g and planning department. That number was reached as it was the density levels used in a previous deal with DCA for Steinhatchee development. Several commissioners disagreed with the idea of reducing the density numbersasiding with staff that the current limit is 20. "Everywhere else people can dredge or build right on the water, but if we try to do something in this little bend, we get kicked in the teeth," said a woman present at the meeting. Obituaries (Continued from page 7) today, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m.. at Perry First Baptist Church with interment following at Pineview Memorial Gardens. Family members received friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, which is charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Perry, 102 N. Center St., Perry, FL 32347. James W. Grambling James Wilton Grambling, 81, died Nov. 28, 2005, at Shands Medical Health Center. A native of Bell, he had lived in Perry since 1952, moving-here from Branford. He was a U.S. -Navy veteran. --Survivors include: his wife of 63 years, Mary Ethel Grambling of Perry; six sons, Howard Grambling, Larry Grambling, Dean Grambling, Gene Grambling, Scott Grambling and :Kenny Grambling, all of Perry; a daughter, Lisa Weatherly of Perry; a sister, Lavator Jones of Beachville; 20 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 30, at 2:30 p.m. at Lakeside Baptist Church with interment following at Pineview Memorial Gardens. Family members received friends Tuesday from 6 until 9 p.m. at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements. William J. Gunter William J. Gunter, 80, of Longview, Wash., died Nov. 18, 2005, at home. Born September 13, 1925, in Perry to Henry Thomas and Edith Ione (Carlton) Gunter, Mr. Gunter grew up in Florida as the fourth of nine children. He entered the U.S. Army on Oct. 29, 1944. He was subsequently captured at the Battle of the Bulge, and survived four months of captivity, in Zeitz, Germany, before being liberated. In 1947, Mr. Gunter moved to Longview. He worked in the timber industry and retired as a forklift operator from Weyerhaeuser Company after 25 years in 1987. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie E. Gunter, his parents, and four siblings, Leroy Gunter, Lois Whiddon, Avord Gunter and Callie Mae Mills. Survivors include: his siblings, Geraldine Leggett and Thomas Gunter, both of Longview, Hullon Gunter of Eugene, Ore., and Jane Donaldson of Redmond, Wash.; his children, Robert Gunter, Marlene Gunter and Elaine Eisele, all of Longview, James Gunter of Kelso, Wash., Carol Brown of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Sandra Tedder of San Francisco, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. with Rev. W. C. Thurman officiating. Full military rights were witnessed at graveside. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to American Ex-Prisoners of War- National Headquarters, 3210 E. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40, Arlington, TX 76010-5396 Louise Winkler Louise Winkler, 97, a homemaker, died Nov. 29, 2005, in Madison. Mrs. Winkler was a native of Wolfegg, Germany, and had lived here for the past 79 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include: her daughter, Louise K. Sor'renti of Greenville; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and one great great grandson. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard George Winkler II. A Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. with Mass following at 10 on Friday, Dec. 2, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Perry. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. After some discussion, commissioners decided to change the 12 units per acre back to 20 in the formal response to DCA. 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'. ,.,, ;T U el c5% JV off Joe Boxer kids' fleece separates r*- t 1~L --- ~E~--"I" 'i"~"~lnlCI"" Community September Students of the Month Taylor County Middle School has announced its "Students of the Month" for September. Shown are (front, left to right) Stuart Ely, Tyler McDonald and Katie Holden; (back, left to right) Corey Sadler, Ryan Shaw and Morgan Pelt. Not pictured is Brandi Moore. B-1 The Taco Times November 30, 2005 SAt Rotary meeting SElder care discussed The guest speaker for the Nov. 8 Rotary meeting was Elder Law Attorney Lauchlin Waldoch. Waldoch, who practices in Tallahassee, said she specializes in elder care and asset protection. "You don't have to be old to be my client and I don't have to be old to be your lawyer," she said. According to Waldoch, as people get older, they should prepare not only in case they die, but in case that they don't die and have to enter the long-term care system. Her clients range in age from six months to a 102-year-old. The cost of long-term care is "skyrocketing," she said, with an increase of eight to 12 percent in some places. In Tallahassee, the cost can run $160-$170 a day for nursing home level care for a semi-private room and food. Waldoch said the priority for her is not to protect inheritance for children, but to protect one's assets while alive to pay for the cost of living. "Entering a nursing home or the long-term care system is akin to having a fire in your house or a catastrophic automobile accident," she said. Waldoch strongly recommended people, as they get older, to get long-term care insurance. There are government programs for public/private partnerships where if someone has a certain amount of insurance, once that insurance runs out, the state will help out with costs. She also warned people to keep abreast of state and federal laws as there are several reforms in the works on both levels which could drastically change long-term care benefits. Guest speaker Lauchlin Waldoch (center) Greg Parker and Rotarian Garett Knight. with Rotarians GTCom donates 'jump drives' to middle school gifted students Contributed by DEIDRA McRORY NEWMAN TCMS Gifted Program The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn. --Alvin Toffler The current needs for effective use of technology in the classroom are greater than ever, becoming increasingly important in the current policy climate of the "No Child Left Behind Act" and other efforts to bridge the digital divide. Technology in the classroom is facilitating improved student Learning and significant academic growth. Teachers are incorporating new learning environments such as information exchange, critical thinking and informed decision making, which allows students to create complete conceptual renderings that demonstrate their content knowledge and interpretations at appropriate developmental and cogitative levels. Technology can be used to build a community of learners and leaders, to challenge gifted students to take risks, and to spark classroom discussion. A gifted student is one who has been CIVIC GROUPS 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 Main Street Cafe. MainStreet Perry: 1st 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: 3rd Wed., 10 a.m. Perry Elks Lodge: 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tues., 8 p.m. Perry Lodge 123, F&AM: first and third Monday nights, 7:30 p.m. Perry Lodge #187: 1st, 3rd Wed., 7 p.m., Masonic Hall. -Perry Masonic Lodge 123: meets first and third Monday nights, 7:30 p.m. Perry Shrine Club: 4th Thurs., 7 p.m. (club house on Courtney Road). Perry Woman's Club: 2nd Wed., noon (Sept. May; subject to change). Rotary Club: Tues., noon at Joyce's Main Street Cafe. Taylor County Leadership Council: 2nd and 4th Friday, 7 p.m., Jerkins. Vogue XIII: first Mon., 7:30.p.m. Call 584-2404. GOVERNMENT' Airport Advisory Commission: 4th Monday, 12 noon, Perry-Foley Airport. C--';Chamber of ComYmerce: third Thurs., 8 a.m., chamber board room. City Council: 2nd and 4th Tues. at 6:30 p.m. County Commission: first Mon. and third Tues. at 6 p.m.; courthouse annex. Juvenile Justice Council: third Thurs., 9 a.m., at Juvenile Justice Office, 1719 S. Jefferson. Planning Board: 1st Thurs., 6 p.m. Courthouse annex (old post office). Social Security: representatives, 2nd Tues.; 8:30 a.m. to noon, courthouse annex. Taylor County Construction License Board Meeting: 3rd Fri., 2 p.m., courthouse annex. Taylor County Development Authority: 2nd Mon., 5 p.m. at Chamber of Commerce, Taylor County School Board: 1st and 3rd Tues., 7 p.m. Taylor County Soil & Water Board: 4th Mon., 7 p.m., Chaparral Steakhouse, Taylor Coastal Water and Sewer: 3rd Wed, at 18820 Beach Road, 5 p.m, Tourism Development Council: 2nd Wed. 4 p.m., at Chamber of Commerce. IN;fI-Hb S iS Diabetes classes every Tuesday, 2 p.m., Doctors' Memorial Hospital. FAMU Alumni Chapter: 2nd Monday, 7 p.m., Jerkins Community Center. Florida Forest Festival Board of Directors: every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce. Call 584-TREE (8733). Girl Scouts Service Unit: 1st Thursday, 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. La Leche League International: 2nd Wed., 10:30 a.m., Taylor County Public Library. Miles of Smiles Clown Alley: 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., at Chamber of Commerce. Mothers of Pre-Schoolers: first and third Fridays. Call 584-3826. Muskogee Creek Indian Nation: 2nd and 4th Sat., 7 p.m. Tribal grounds, Lyman Hendry Road. Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe: Oak HillVillage on Woods Creek Road, 1st Sat. National Wild Turkey Federation (Yellow Pine Drummers): holds open monthly on first Thursday, Golden Corral, 7 p.m. Call 584-9185. , Republican Party of Taylor County: 2nd Thursday of every month at 315 N. Quincy Street. Pleaes e-mail Tommie Stanaland at tstanaland@yahoo.com or call 584-8815. Taylor Coastal Communities Association: each 2nd Tuesday of month, 7 p.m., at the district building Beach Road. 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): Thursday, 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. SUPPORT GROUPS 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 to 1 p.m.; 584-2146. Thursday at 6:30 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: every Wednesday, 8 p.m., at 1260 W. Hwy. 98, at Serenity House (dirt road across from BP Station). These are open meetings to those interested in addiction. Call 223- 0036. Also, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., open meeting. SHARE distribution: Dec. 17, 9 a.m. The Way: Christ-centered recovery group, meets on Fridays at 7 p.m. at Serenity House on Hwy. 98 W., across from BP Station. Open to alcoholics, addicts, family members and friends. : VETERANS 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 p.m. (American Legion building). To add your service club or organization to ,tminCommunity Calendar, call (85oISB4513 or e-mail newsdesk@perrynewspapers.com. GT Corn recently donated "jump drives" to students in the Taylor County Middle School gifted program. GT Com Area Manager Randy Newman is shown with in the program. Who has green thumbs? When Dr. Greg Molnar and Dr. Tony DeLia started the greenhouse or controlled environmental agriculture (CEA) project at NFCC last spring, they counted on it being an innovative way for college students to experience hands-on science. What they didn't expect was the bonus of elementary students getting involved as beginning gardeners because of the project. Second graders from Taylor County were among those participating, following a plan that education department chair Enid Kozlowski developed, and Marlow Lauterbach of Shady Grove and Denny Knight of Madison carried out in Madison six, seventh and eighth graders identified as being capable of high performance. These are children who require educational programs and/or services beyond those normally provided by the regular school program in order to realize their contribution to self and society. The ideal curriculum for gifted students is one that actively engages students in the process of learning. Taylor County Middle School's gifted curriculum is based on class interests, special abilities and vision and. goals for the future. Core subjects and the arts are incorporated in themed lessons which focus on critical thinking, intellectual discussion, interpretation, creativity, research, problem solving and generation of original work. Gifted students need opportunities to take risks. With technology, students can take risks without fear of making mistakes. Students can change projects or assignments over and over until they are satisfied with their results. Those students new to technology get immediate feedback. Technology brings relevant resources from the real world, provides tools for analyzing and synthesizing data and conveys contents through a variety of media and formats. Randy Newman and GTCom understand the need for community and social involvement in our gifted classroom. GTCom recently donated removable file storage called "Jump drives" to every student in the middle school gifted program. These devices are about the size of a small "Juicy Fruit" gum pack but store more information than a floppy disk, are much more stable and are portable. With this new technology, there are few limits to what the students can achieve in the gifted classroom. and Perry classrooms. Lauterbach, an early childhood education major, from Shady Grove, said, "This offers the third graders an opportunity to do real science Lauterbach and Knight set up a gardening project for the youngsters. Under their direction, the young gardeners planted seeds and watched them germinate and grow. Now in Connie Sullivan's second-grade class, there's a supply of healthy plants waiting to become the first winter crop of vegetables grown in the greenhouse project. For information, contact Dr. Greg Molnar, 850/973-1644 or email molnarG@nfcc.edu. Connie Sullivan's second graders earned green thumbs in their collaboration with NFCC's greenhouse project. Editorial B-2 Taco Times November 30, 2005 On today's. Editorial page: Lo and behold peace and good will abound Library invites community to Friday open house Dear Editor: too, are invil The Taylor County Public and friends Library would like to invite Wonderland everyone to their Holiday Open refreshments House this Friday, Dec. 2, from 6 special dra' until 9 p.m. conclusion Faithful patrons and newcomers, celebration. Clean out your gar Dear Editor: Many taxpayers are looking for ways to reduce their income taxes at the end of the year and the American Lung Association of Florida is ready to help. The motto -Jof our Vehicle Donation Program is, "Don't Sell or Trade--Donate!" We accept automobiles, trucks and vans in fair condition. Donations provide a potential tax deduction. It is a great way to reduce income taxes. At the same -time, the donor will feel great for having supported a community organization. ted to come visit Santa in the library's Winter . Music, stories and s are promised, with a wing planned at the of the evening's The library, which is ready for the holidays, is located at 403 N. Washington Street. Happy Holidays, Pamela Grigg, director, and library staff age; clean up on taxes We provide free towing to get the vehicles out of taxpayers' driveways, yards and garages. It eliminates the hassle of selling and the donor can possibly pocket more in tax savings than if the car had been sold or traded. Our service is fast, easy and convenient. We provide detailed instructions and two forms to fill out. We will also provide the donor with a receipt for the donation and the necessary tax forms. Your vehicle will be auctioned, with proceeds from the Vehicle Donation Program supporting the American Lung Association's fight against lung disease through school programs, patient education, asthma camps for children and lung research. It's so easy: just call the American Lung Association at 1- 800-LUNG-USA to donate your vehicle and we will take care of the rest. Thank you in advance, Angelika E. Parker Director of Development American Lung Association 'We often forget about the things that are funny' Dear Editor: I would like to commend Mrs. Susan Lincoln on the Midweek Muddle. I have been reading it for a while now and it seems to be getting better and better. It seems that we often forget about the things that are funny because there is so much bad in the world. And there are things that can be laughed at even in their . seriousness. I was introduced to it b) a friend of mine a few years ago when she rushed in to'work onef: morning and said she was going to read the Midweek Muddle and she went on to say how funny it was and how she always reads it. Well, as soon as she did I began to laugh and now I rush in myself with the paper but my announcement is a little different than hers. I say, "Ok! Muddle. Secondly, thanks Susan I'm reading the Midweek Muddle. Lincoln for keeping the laughs Leave me alone, do not interrupt rolling. me! As of now I'm on vacation." I've always heard, "Laughter is And it never fails, not far into the good for the soul." We deserve a article I'm laughing. little laughter now and then. Keep First, thanks Susan Bodiford for up the good work! introducing me to the Midweek Rita Phillips NFCC hosts holiday reception Dear Editor: On behalf of the District Board of Triistees of 'North Florirdj Community College and the NFCC Foundation, Inc., I would like to cordially invite you to a holiday reception on Dec. 6 in celebration of the season. "Christmas at the Mansion--A Story Book Christmas" will be -- 1< II T held in the Wardlaw-Smith-Goza Conference Center from 6:30 until 8 p m. ith special music provided by the NFCC Sentinel Singers. Please join us for this event as we honor the continued support of the Friends of the Mansion, and our friends throughout the region. Sincerely, President Morris G. Steen Jr. Midweek Muddle Thre 'Give them a chance--Shop At Home' By DAWN V. TAYLOR Executive Director Chamber of Commerce. From time to time, I like to address the topic of keeping our shopping dollars in the local area whenever possible. This is a very important message, and one that -Iwe must all work to get across over and over again, especially during the holiday season. As business community leaders, Chamber members must take a lead role in trumpeting this crucial message. When people you know mention "that they are thinking about purchasing something out of town, point out to them that when they do their shopping outside of the area, the following chain reaction is set into motion which eventually affects us all in a very negative way. Obviously, local retailers are the first to suffer, but it doesn't end there. These business owners and their employees are also consumers. If profits are down at their own store, they in turn will .have less money to spend at other stores, reducing the profits of those establishments. Reduced profits for local businesses result in less money being deposited with banks, thereby reducing the amount of money available to be loaned (and reinvested) in the local community. Businesses that are hit especially hard by out-of-town competition may close, decreasing property values, of commercial properties and personal properties alike, leaving less money for public schools, street maintenance, and a whole host of other public projects and needs. Eventually, the entire local economy, and every local Taco^*Times| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 123 S. Jefferson Street r.O. Box 888 Perry, Florida (850) 584-5513 DONALD D. LINCOLN Publisher DEBBIE CARLTON SUSAN H. LINCOLN Business Manager Managing Editor SANGELA M. CASTELUCCI BETH MANN Staff Writer Advertising Director CHARLES R. SADLER CAROLYN DuBOSE Staff Writer Promotional Advertising MARK VIOLA SARAH WEIRICK Staff Writer Classified Advertising The Taco Times (ISSN 07470967) is published each Wednesday by Perry News- papers, Inc., 123 S. Jefferson Stree, Perry, Florida 32347, Subscriptions are $35.00 per year or $49.00 out of county. Periodicals postage paid at Perry, Florida 32348. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the ACO TIMES, .O. Box 888, Perry, FL 32348, The Taco Times welcomes Letters to the Editor reflecting responsible opinions and views on the news. Please submit letters by Monday at 5 p.m. The Ta:o 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 sLb. mitted should be signed by the writer and accompaniedby a phone number for verification. We look forward to hearing from youl Our address is Perry, Newspapers, In: P.O. Box 888, Perry, Florida 32348. e-mail: newsdesk@perrynewspapers.com Member Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. ...........' resident's pocketbook, suffers in one way or another. Having pointed out this chain of events, ask the potential out-of- town shopper if they have checked to see if the product is available locally. It never ceises to amaze me the number of people who have lived in our area for several years but are unaware that they can buy this or that particular item right here. They just assume they can't, so they shop elsewhere. If possible, give these individuals some suggestions regarding which local retailers might have the particular item they are seeking. Assuming that the item can be purchased locally, the leading concern will inevitably be price. Remind your acquaintances that they should not assume that out-of- town retailers can always beat the prices of Perry retailers. If price is their main concern, tell them to at least give local retailers a chance to match or beat out-of-town prices. If a local retailer can meet or beat the price, then obviously there isn't a problem. If the local retailer's price is higher, then tell the potential out-of-town shoppers to remember to add up the cost of gas and what the wear and tear on their car would be to drive out of town. Adding these hidden additional costs will give them a more accurate idea of what the "true" cost of the item is if purchased out of town. Of course, it never hurts to point out to them also that service, before and after the purchase should be another important key. A local store should be in the position to give better customer service than an out-of-town store. This additional level of customer service could help them to make an informed purchase decision, and to avoid buying something that wasn't right for them. Furthermore, remind them to consider the additional time and cost involved in getting their purchased item services out-of-town as opposed to locally. While these are all considerations that local -. Please see page 3 When we built our home in the uttermost parts of Taylor County, I lobbied with determination for a wooden structure. "We live in the Forest Capital of the South," I said in a prepared statement. "If I lived in, the Brick Capital of the South, I'd want a brick home." "Cedar," the husband said, mulling over my choice, wishing I was more compliant. Finally, after much debate (in which I nixed his idea of a concrete yard painted green), we decided on a cedar structure to call home, sweet, home. And love it, we do. It has weathered high wind and rain; it has, withstood baseball teams and golf tournaments; it has stretched to accommodate a second child and plenty of guests. In fact, the house has given us very little trouble. But it's starting to crumble. "Crumble?!?!?" said the daughter-at- college when I relayed my concerns over the telephone. "The house is falling down?" she asked, immediately concerned with what people would think. "No, it's not falling down," I explained. "It's just crumbling around the edges." When you're my age, you're more understanding. Crumbling happens. This house has been standing outside for 16 years. It has endured abuse by- woodpeckers and tropical storm winds, as well as 100-degree heat emanating from the sun. Little ferns have attached themselves to its gutters and boring insects 'have had their way with it. It's just crumbling a bit. While I resist plastic surgery for myself because it's just that--plastic surgery--I am more than willing to sign my house up for a little work: a lift here, a tuck there. It's not luscious lips we're after, but a firm foundation and a return to "good bones." It's the Advent season, you know, and I've been encouraged to look for the unexpected...to see through the mundane and find the wonderful. Monday morning at 8:30, I e wise guys By SUSAN H. LINCOLN documented a sighting of three men who will resist the label of "wise." They didn't come from the East--or at least, not the Far East. They came from downtown Perry. They didn't have gifts of gold, frankincense or myrrh. They had hammers and tool belts. And instead of crowns, they wore hats that advertised a building supply business. It was a remarkable sighting. I had been told of angels in tool belts and I wondered if they might have descended from heaven, but I saw their trucks parked in my driveway. So I guess they traveled the normal way. They were pleasant enough and unexpected, too. What contractor shows up when he says he will? (Note: First miracle of Advent, 2005, documented.) The dog, not given to Advent sightings, first alerted me to their presence. I threw open the sash to see what was the matter, and there they were. In-the rain. Looking for ways to fix This Old House that we love. I flew down the steps, lest the dog run them off, and I found Three Willing Men with a plan and a cell phone. "Your dog may get sick if he bites us, said one. The dog, who reads lips, suddenly got quiet and backed away. So they're not wise men, they're wise guys. But they're quick to smile and ready to work. (Note: Second miracle of Advent, 2005, documented.) I left This Old House for This Old Office, feeling pretty good. Instead of hanging wreaths this year, I'm hanging carpenters on my windows. But I'm fortunate that I'm not in New Orleans or without a house, that I can afford a house, that I can find workers, and that my family loves to gather at home, sweet, home which will soon crumble- no more. But the next house I build, whether in the Forest Capital of the South or the Stucco Capital of South Florida, will be brick. With a concrete yard painted green, of course. I I I I I I - -- I - B-3 The Taco Times November 30, 2005 Perry Connections 'connects' for hurricane relief mm~~i-a~~-Sbk~~~laa -?~ mwPl~aear ~ ~aim ~p m~ls VLAI~YIPAlgBiS - -~e~~C -PCS~III S '! *rr IZ1'L4~I' Ashbritt employees (shown above) provided supervision to local Louisiana sub-contrators, managing invoicing and payment services for the Corps Connections provided the connection. of Engineers. Locally, Perry Letters to the Editor Give local retailers 'a chance' SHOP AT HOME Continued from page 2 consumers need to take into account, local retailers also have a responsibility to keep local Chamber thanks 'tourist' guides Dear Editor: The Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following businesses for their contributions to the Mr. and Mrs. Tourist celebration: Rebecca's, Sisters', Heavenly Floors, Jeanette's, Joyce's Main Street Cafe., Johnson's Bakery;,'' Perry Theater, Fair Store, Reflections, Debbie's Jewels, Rosehead, Photos and Frames, Ziegier's-Florist and Keep Taylor County Beautiful. Thank you also to J. T. Davis, a member of the Perry Historical Society, for serving as their walking tour guide. residents shopping locally. They must work to get their message out, again and again. They need to make their prices, all things considered, competitive with out- of town stores. They need to provide better service than out-of- town stores, before and after the sale. They also need to look at how then can better serve their customers, including offering extended or different hours, creative financing plans which may be convenient to their customers, a larger selection of merchandise, and other incentives for consumers to shop locally. Remember, the two most important things local business professionals can do to keep consumers shopping locally are to spread the message of why it is important and, more importantly, to serve by example. If local businesses expect local residents to buy locally, they must also buy locally. Dollars spent locally stay in the community and work for you. We are a thriving retail community that is ready to serve our area consumers. We just need to give them a chance. Perry Connections supplied emergency relief assistance by providing WildBlue (the newest high-speed satellite internet system) for Ashbritt Environmental immediately following Hurricane Katrina. Several sites in Mississippi and Louisiana were provided satellite internet solutions through this arrangement, according to Andy Jackson, president and owner of Perry Connections. Ashbritt Environmental is a Pompano Beach company contracted by the Army Corps of Engineers to provide waste management services for clean-up efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina. "Tens of thousands of loads of storm debris per day are gathered and hauled to waste disposal sites by large and small independent contractors," said Jackson. "These mostly Mississippi and Louisiana sub- contractors are managed by Ashbritt which organizes offices and staff to support this effort in the hurricane-affected areas." In some areas in Mississippi and Louisiana, the telephone and cable systems were totally demolished, Jackson reminded. Correction: Correction: Walt L. Beers Jr., PhD, worked at Buckeye Cellulose Corporation from 1953-82, where he was the lands and timber research manager. His title was incorrectly listed as lands and timber manager in a previously published article. Baseball boosters will meet Tuesday Taylor County High School Baseball Boosters will meet Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the high school conference room; new members are welcome. "When contacted following this disaster, Perry Connections was immediately available to respond and install satellite internet solutions." he said. "The response was so quick that wireless internet was installed and available while computers were still being unpacked and furniture set up for offices." Banquet tickets will be available this Thursday Taylor County Leadership Council will have someone at Jerkins Community Center Thursday, Dec. 1, for banquet ticket sales. The annual banquet will be held Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. The Rev. Donald McBride will be the guest motivational speaker. Entertainment will be furnished by the Rev. William Ellington of Image Makers International Productions. 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Lots of good stuff (making light load) Antiques, Collectibles, Artwork by appointment only. 1-850-584-4022 Sold House Elizabeth Sadler 11/23-12/9 Yard sale. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. until. 2474 Sidney Blanton Rd., off Woods Creek Road. 223-2828. 11/23-25 The Sons of AMVETS Community Yard Sale, Saturday, 7 a.ni. until 2 p.m. Spaces are available for a $5 donation (a six-foot table will be provided for each vendor). Additional spaces may be reserved. Located at 2499 Woods Creek Rd. For additional information or to reserve a space, call Mark Viola at 584-5513 or 584- 8807 (after 5 p.m.). Walk-ins are welcome. 11/30-12/2SA ESTATE TAG SALE SAT., DEC. 3-8AM-4PM CEDAR ST. (OFF U.S. 19 N.), MONTICELLO, FL Vintage LR/DR/BR furniture, Christmas items, linens, china, glassware, bric-a- brac, books, .quality ladies clothing, hand/garden tools, sewing/craft items, kitchenware, exercise equipment, miniature shoe collection. Follow signs on U.S. 19 North from Courthouse. Action Sales, 850/528-4517. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE! Saturday Dec. 3 8 am until, furniture, appliances. kids toys & clothing, household items, lots more & great prices. 106 Crest Drive off of Dogwood Way in Glenridge. 11/30-12/2 3 family baby clothes, books, desk, bathtub, juicer, Miami Dolphins card collection, CB, fireplace insert, much more. 1272 Langford Lane (1st road past sharp curve San Pedro Rd.) Friday- Saturday 8:00-1:00. 11/30-12/02 Yard Sale! Saturday Dec. 3 8:30 AM Oak' chairs oak table, love seat & chair, dressers, Christian Bookstore gifts (still in boxes) track tapes, misc. antiques & collectables, much more. 5600 Golf Corse Rd. coming down Golf Course Rd pass the golf course & Fenholloway River. It is the next house after River on the left. Look for signs. 11/30-12/02 01' Yamaha Blaster ATV, after market parts, $2,000.00. 05' Kazuma ATV $1500.00. Cinderella wedding gown $600; 93' Dodge Intrepid (minor work) $650. Call 223-1053 or 672-0335. 11/30-12/09 Jantrol 3 ton central A/C unit off mobile home. Unit works great (we upgraded to aig-i ui-N. $200 OBO, 584-8563. tf Timber for sale. 35 A. Clearcut. Between Foley and Perry. Call Simons 584-7449 11/23-12/2 Computer desk 48" long with hutch $25. 3 drawer file cabinet $20. Bicycle stretch exerciser $25, 584-9659 11/23-12/2 FORMAL DINING ROOM- Brand new cherry table with 6 chairs and lighted china cabinet. $3K retail,-sell for $999. 850-425-. 8374 11/4tfnGCN 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. 11/411/30 6 Pc. full/queen bedroom set. New in boxes, sacrifice $550. 850-222-7783 11/4tfnGCN New leather sofa and love seat. $750, can deliver. 850-222-2113 11/4tfnGCN NEW BEDROOM SET Beautiful cherry Louis Philippe 8-piece wood- King sleigh bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. Sug. List $4600, sell $1650. 850-545-7112 11/4tfnGCN CHEHHY SLEIGH BED-$250. Brand new, solid wood. 850-222-9879 11/4tfnGCN MATTRESS SET- New full set with factory warranty, $99, call 850-222-7783 11/4tfnGCN .Full size bed, mattress, box springs, frame, headboard. $50.00 Multi-colored recliner $85.00. Tarnish gold rocker recliner w/radio in armrest. $160. - Call.584-6051 or 843-0245. 11/30 Electric ceramic top range $275; Dryer $125; Cow/hog panel gates, galv. (2) $75 ea.'; F150 wheels (4) $75; F250 '04, wheels & tireS.(4) $500; Shop desk $35; Dodge Dakota. bed liner $45; Lg. dog house 7x4x4 with heat $75; 12x40 metal building $2,000; Wanted: travel trailer or Airstream 584-7003. 11/30-12/02DG 'GE.. 30' white electric stove $135 "hotpoint" 14.5 cu. Ft. Almond fridge, frost free,120. 584-9455. 11/30 J, \. .*, MISELANOU 4 football tickets to the ACC Championship on Saturday Dec. 3. FSU vs. Virginia Tech. $90 each 584-5039. 11/30-12/2 [SE MIWANTED "Keaton Beach-Bpautiful 5 acres for sale, Roofer & Roofer helpers wanted Must have :wooded tract, 1 mile from boat ramp, high own vehicle & valid DL. Drug free work and dry, pavement, water, power, phone place. Carpentry Experience a plus. access and fenced, $125,000.00, call, Please call 386-294-3914. 584-4921-leave message. 11/02tfnAC 10/5-11/30 VEGGIES TO YOUR DOOR! Fresh-Picked, blanched, flash frozen, shelled zippers, butter beans, black eyes, white acres, ford hooks, cream corn, okra, green beans, broccoli, mustards & collards Free delivery every Saturday with 3 or more bushels 352-498-2580 NEW QUEEN mattress and base. Never used, in unopened plastic. Must sell, $125.850-545-7112. 11/16tfnGCN For Sale: dehumidifier, 1 pedal sewing machine, 1 Elec. Sewing machine, 1 recliner, 2 glider chair w/footrest, 1 dining room table, 1 PA system,-1 exercise * machine, 1 tread mill, 1 sit quilting frame. call 584-2184. 11/16-11/25 Queen mattress set, double pillow top.. New in plastic with warranty. $150. 850- 425-8374 11/4tfnGCN FOR RENT- Garage apartment with full bath. Private entry and parking. one block from Steinhatchee River/Fiddler's Restaurant. $200 a month plus utilities. Call (423)870-5072 11/18-11/30 FOR RENT or SALE 35 foot AVION trailer. Good condition. One block from Steinhatchee River/Fiddler's Restaurant. $300 a month plus utilities. SALE: $8,500. Call (423) 870-5072 11/18-11/30 2 B/R 2B 16x60 Set up in Everetts Mobile Home Park. Rent is $375 per month $200 deposit water, sewer & garbage included in rent application & references required. Call 584-7094 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 11/18tfn House for r l 301 W. High St.l 3 bedroom, 1 bath with inground pool $750 mo., 1st & last months' rent plus $500 security deposit upfront. Available Dec. 1. Please call 584-6482, evenings or leave message. 11/23-11/30 Southern Villas of Perry!! New Management!! HUD Vouchers accepted. 1 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 Woodride 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 Furnished Apartment $120 week. Includes cable, electric and water. $200 deposit. No pets. 843-1301. 11/28-12/02 Small 2 bedroom block home for rent just outside city limits. $325 per month, first and last month + $100 deposit. 838-2863 11/30 House for rent:l 3 bedroom, 1 bath with inground pool $750 mo., 1st & last months' rent plus $500 security deposit up front. Available Dec, 1. Please call 584-8275, evenings or leave message. 11/30-12/30 Taking applications for 2 B/R mobile home Central Heat/AC, total electric. Located in small clean quiet park 2 miles- down Beach Rd. Water, Sewer, Lawn Care and Garbage .included. $350.00 per month, plus $350 deposit. Some restrictions apply. 584-3889 11/4tfnRB For Rent--Mobile Home 1 1/2 bedroom $300 1st month + $100 Security deposit. Camper for rent weekly and.monthly. Call 584-7084 or 584-9237, 11/23-12/2 For Rent: small furnished sleeping room for rent. Available Nov. 2. $90 per week, $150 deposit, phone available. 838-1524 (pin #77) 10/26tfWB For Sale 30 acres -- Taylor County, Surrounded by Foley Timber & Land, planted pines, good hunting. $5,000 per acre. The Forestry Company (850) 584- 8887 11/28tfTFC Land for sale, 221 between Shiloh Church Rd. and Cairo Parker Rd. 1 acre lots with paved roads. Owner financing available. Please call (386) 658-1346 or (850) 584- 7466. tfEF PROPERTY FOR SALE HAMPTON SPRINGS AVE. ACROSS FROM CASHWAY CALL AFTER 6 PM 1- 912-685-3132. 11/4-12/21HM' ADULT CASE MANAGER #2156 &1187 A %MINIMUM OF A BACHELOR'S DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN COUNSELING, SOCIAL WORK, PSYCHOLOGY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, NURSING, REHABILITATION, SPECIAL EDUCATION, HEALTH EDUCATION OR A RELATED HUMAN SERVICES FIELD; OR A BACHELOR'S DEGREE AND TWO YEARS FULL TIME OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ADULTS EXPERIENCING SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. VALID DRIVERS LICENSE. SHIFT 8 AM -. 5PM / MONDAY-FRIDAY SALARY: $10.75 PER HOUR OR $12.92 OPS STATUS 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 NE. Tallahassee, FL Pre-Hire Drug Screen & FDLE background check. An Equal Opportunity/ Ahirmailve A.lnor, Employer '; Drug-Free Workplace 11/30,12/02APC Driver-Dedicated Regional COASTAL TRANSPORT HOME EVERY WEEKEND GUARANTEED! 65%,Preloaded/Pretarped Avg $818-$896/week Jacksonville, FL Terminal CDLA req'd 877-428-5627 www.ctdrivers.com 1i/16tfnHTWR The Boys & Girls Club of Perry/Taylor County is seeking applicants for the following positions: Part-time'General Program Staff: Job duties to include running daily programs, mentoring. youth, supervising and implementing both large and small group activities and other duties to be determined on a needs basis by Unit Director and Program Coordinator. Minimum qualifications: High school diploma and experience working with youth. Beginning salary of $6.15 pe.r hour; negotiable depending on experience. 15- 20 hours per week, more during summer. Applications can be picked up and returned between 2 and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11/25-12/7BGC If excellence in quality and compassionate care are important to you, let's talk. . LPN direct long-term care staff Non restricted FL License required; Experience preferred. CNA direct long-term care staff FL certificate required; Experience preferred. Earn while you Leam-Train to be a CNA Training class currently planned for January 2006. Must have high school diploma or equivalent, or be at least 18 years of age. Benefits for full-time positions include health,, dental, life, disability, ,supplemental insurance; 403b retirement account; paid time off, access to onsite daycare and fitness facilities. Apply in person at Personnel Office (Carter Village Hall) Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., or fax resume/credentials to (386) 658-5160. EOE/Drug-Free Workplace Criminal Background checks required 11/25-12/7ACV Doctors' Memorial Hospital is now hiring for the positions listed below. Our 48-bed acute care facility offers a competitive salary and benefits package, retirement plan, and flexible scheduling. Please fax resume to the Human Resources Department at (850) 584-0661, E-Mail to dianam@doctorsmemorial.com, or call (850) 584-0866. Emergency Department: Lab. RN/LPN, Full-Time 7p PhlebotomiSt, PRN Environmental Services: Med:Sura: Housekeeper II, Full-Time RN, LPN; CNA (PRN) Nurse Tech III, Full-Time 7a Home Health: Certified Nursing Assistant, PRN Security: Security Officer, Full-Time, PRN Drug Free Workplace Equal Opportunity Employer D. Ot osM e ,r a 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 Maintenance Worker wanted at NFCC,. This position will work in several trade area which includes: College event set ups: Furniture moving; Maintenance and repair of buildings and/or equipment. This unskilled position is labor intensive and requires heavy lifting. Qualifications: Must be High School Graduate with general knowledge of maintenance functions and use of minor equipment. Applications to: Director HR, North Florida Community College, 325 NW Turner Davis Drive, Madison, Florida 32340. An application and complete job description is available at www.nfcc.edu. Questions call 850-973-9487. Application must be received by 12/02/2005.EOE 11/18-11/30NFCC Workforce Education Program Coordinator wanted at NFCC. This position is a professional staff-level position oriented toward academic/administrative functions, to include class schedules, catalog and Sweb page entries, student advising and limited grant writing. In addition, this position will serve as the chief GED examiner. This position will also coordinate all contract/customized training. Full job description on website. Qualifications include: BA/BS Degree plus one (1) year responsible administrative work in an educational institution or in a comparable professional environment. 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). SQuestions call 850-973-9487. Application packet must be received by 12/14/2005. EOE 11/30-12/9NFCC TAYLOR. COUNTY BCC POSITION -.VAOANCIES '.: i. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR- $34,777 + benefits, to direct, coordinate & support local area computer network. FIRE FIGHTER- $J0.78/hr. + benefits. -Prevention, control and extinguishment of fires. LIBRARY TECH- PT=20 hrs. week includes some evenings & weekends $7.29/hr. Library Circulation duties. Call-in Roll off Site Attendant- $6.18 hr. Entire job description, requirements and application can be obtained from www.tcfl- libinfo.com or Taylor Employment Connections, 224 N. Jefferson. Positions open until filled. EEO,AA/VP Drug Testing employer. 11/18tfBCC Heavy Equipment Mechanic Local John Deere Dealership is looking for an experienced technician to diagnose, repair and provide generaJ 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. 10/12tfFE Clerk position available at Sea Hag Marina. Seeking friendly, energetic person able to multi-task with excellent phone skills. Apply in person at 322 Riverside Dr. Steinhatchee. 11/11 ,mall ads..bM .. -.** .tL,, ',r : i, i- c __HgNdeP __TEDI Route Sales. Excellent income for person :i,,niig ti work long hours. 2 to 4 day work week. 850-574-3900EOE. 11/18-01/25SW Help Wanted Badcock and More Set up and delivery. Must be 19 yrs old License Required Good Driving Record No phone calls apply in person. 1003 S. Jefferson St. 11/11tfBC Sales Position, experience preferred, but will train right person. Call for an appointment, 584-9210 11/23-12/2 Vendors needed to fill marketplace space for rent. Call Mrs. Jones at 584-3998. 11/4tfnBJ BUCKEYE COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is offering for sale a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado LS 1500 series with extended cab, V8 with power locks and windows, am/fm stereo with CD player, rear window defogger, towing package, keyless entry, ISRV mirror withcompass & temperature, mileage 38,378. This truck will be sold on "as is" basis and may be inspected at the Credit Union through Friday from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. 11/02-11/30 2000 Ford F150 2wd straight cab, step side, black and gold 110k miles auto ac runs and looks great $6800.08O 584- 4207. 11/18-11/30 1981 Camero Z28 with Ttops V/8 all original, ready to restore runs and drives with a/c $3000.0BO also 1974 Chevy El Camino V/8 yellow and black runs great $3000.080 850-838-7807 11/18-11/30 BUCKEYE COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION s offering for sale a 2001 Ford Ranger 4 cylinder, 5 speed stic! shift. This truck will-be sold on "as is basis and may be inspected at the Credi Union Monday through Friday from 8:3( until 4:30 pm. 11/02-11/30 BUCKEYE COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is offering for sale a 2002 Ford super crew cab Lariat 4 wheel drive truck with extended cab, V8 engine leather and power seats, towing package bed lineT, keyless entry, mileage 57,863 This truck will be sold on "as is" basis and may be inspected at the Credit Unior Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. unti 4:30 p.m. 11/02-11/30 BUCKEYE COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is offering or sale a 3004 Chevrolet Silverado K-1500 truck, 4 wheel drive, 4 speed automatic transmission, V- 8, engine, AM/FM stereo with CD player, duel zone manual'air conditioner chrome wheels 21,250 miles will be sold on "as is" basis for $19,900. and may be inspected at the Credit Union Monday through Friday from 8:30-4:30 p.m. 11/30-12/22 BUCKEYE COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is offering for sale a 2001 Toyota Camry 4 door sedan LE with power windows and door locks and theft recovery system. This car will be sold on 'as is' basis and may be inspected at the Credit Union Monday through Friday from 8:30- 4:30 11/02-11/30 1994 Chevy Caprice Classic excellent condition. 1 owner. $4,000. Call 584-4974 11/11-11/30 1996 Ford Mercury Van V-6 towing package. Excellent shape. $2600 OBO 843-0304. 11/30-12/09 Mazda Protege LX Sedan, '99, Auto w/overdrive, dual airbags, stereo w/single cd, 83k asking $5,000. or call 584-6953. 11/30-12-16 1979 Ford truck, flip-front end, good ] condition, Sony CD player $4,000 obo., GMC Jimmy needs some work $350. Chevy S-10 needs lots of work or parts $150. Call 584-6092, leave message. For sale: Tan 1999 Ford Windstar Van. S Low mileage, $12,000. 584-9627 (home) or 672-0451 (cell) S 11/25-12/15 Wanted: Non-working, older appliances-- stoves, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, etc. Will pick up. Call 850-843-0356. 11/25,30 Wanted dead or alive; Junk cars, trucks, tractors, etc. Will buy, sell & trade 4x4 & truck parts. S*M*A*S*H Towing. 386-688- Don't want to sell but have to sell because L of moving. 12 deer dogs 9 tracking collars S with box. 850-223-1966. k 11/30-12/07 t Low cost pet vaccinations, Saturday, 0 December 3 from 12 noon-2 PM at .Country Time Feed in Perry. Dog, cat & horse vaccination specials. Heart worm - test & coggins, heart worm & flea prevention available. Pick up flyer today at 2 Country Time Feed. 11/30-12/02 I Clay Swindle, L.L.C., All types of remodeling, docks, decks, windows, door framing, add on additions, porches, screen enclosures, painting interior & exterior. 18 yrs. exp., licensed & insured. Free Estimate, call 850-223-1780 or 843-1941, leave message. Commercial & Residential. 8/5tfCS A+ Blanco Home Cleaning Service, (850) 672-1298, Letty Blanco, Licensed & Insured. -10/5tfBCS r 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, Fl. WANT TO BUY Comic Books (collectibles-any year) Scrap Gold & Gold Silver Dollars Pocket Watches Diamonds Postcards Sports Memorabilia Taylor County Historical Items Vintage metal toys/wind-up toys CallMr .O land 80K8462 o*h*og ' HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Train in Florida National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com TREE CAPITAL CLEANING UPHOLSTERY & CARPET CLEANING Dries in 3-4 hours 584-CLEAN (584.2532) Dirctr f Nrsng Fll-TmeRikMaagr, ul-Tm Ful-im r ar-T [AUTOMOBILE! A-2-Z Farm and Lawn Services Harrowing, bush hog mowing, dirt leveling, rake work and complete lawn services. Call 584-6737, leave message. The Handyman experts, honest work! Affordable, professional, licensed and insured. Specializing in house painting, interior, etc., mobile home repairs, home maintenance, pressure washing (wood and concrete) carpet, vinyl, wood floor, ceramic tile, and repairs. Call 584-2270 (home) or 584-3776 (office). 25 years. tfJM Pierre's Roofing local licensed and insured. FREE estimates. 850-584-9616 or 850-843-4072. Call Anytime! 11/18-12/2 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 TREE REMOVAL, STUMP GRINDING Free Estimates, Bucket Truck Available. Licensed & Insured. Call John (Sesock), (850)584-2027 or (85Q)591-8301. 10/5-9/2 CARPET & VINYL Installation and repairs done at a good price. No overhead. Direct savings to you. 30 years experience. 850-838-9050. please leave message. S11/3tfn House Cleaning, Honest dependable, reasonable rates. Call Angie at 578-2573. 11/4-11/30 I Auction every Saturday, 6 p.m., 3 miles south of Cross City on Hwy. 19 at Old Drive In. Now taking consignments for Future auctions. We do estate sales, liquidation and bankruptcies. AB#2424, AU#2548. Third Generation Auction Service. 850-584-8714. 11/4-11/30 BUCKEYE COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is offering or sale a 2003 Kawasaki Motor Cycle 1500 Vulcan Nomad, 4 stroke, 2 cylinders, saddle bags, 16,600 miles. This motorcycle for $10,500 will be sold on "as is" basis and may be inspected at the Credit Union Monday through Friday from 8:30-4:30 p.m. 11/30-12/22 Tractors for sale 21 hp 4/wd shiburu with loader $7000. 31 hp 2/wd yanmar with loader 6900. 36 hp 4/wd yammar with loader 10,500. 42 hp John Deer 2000 'model 7000..33hp kubota with.bushhog 'tffi6Wv600'Jim'' Discdunt trailers:'50- S838-7807 or 850-584-4723 :11/18-12/30 Marlin 30-30 Lever Action Rifle $250. Remington Model 870. Wingmaster shotgun $250.00 For information call S(850)584-2177 11/30-12-02 Campers-2004 gulfstream cavalier 32 ft travel trailer with slide out sleeps 8 full . size fridge/ceramic toilet/ducted ac/heat :holding tanks etc. $12900. 2005 park model 32 ft gulfstream cavalier no holding tanks or slide out 10500. Call Jim 850- 838-7807 or 584-4723 FIRST TIME Home buyers, if you have enough money for a deposit on an apartment! You can probably own your own home. Call 850-576-2105. 11/4tfnUH DISCOUNTED MODELS Only 2 homes left. Must gor Save $$$$$$ Call today! 850-576-2106 11/4tfnUH NEW HOME-1370 Sq. Ft. 4 bedroom, 2 bath for under $475/month payments. University Homes-850-576-2106 11/4tfnUH 5 BEDROOM! 3 Baths plenty'of room. Buy for under $550 a month. 850-576-2105 *11/4tfnUH 11 SERVICES I Discover the Power of the CLASSIFIEDS! I Small Ads...B(G Deals! I 7 Properties December 8, 9 & 10 Seacrest Beach, Cape San Bias St. Joe Beach, Panacea, Leon & Taylor Counties BEAUTIFUL HOMESITES EXCLUSIVE SEACREST BEACH RELAXING RESORT DESTINATIONS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES I Prestige Home Center Chiefland The Only Factory Outlet on the West Coast NO "DOUBLE.-TALK." WT.H OUR ADVERTISING-. S NO GAMES'WIliWOUR PRICES! ' ; :, Any New Hone PUrohasiei.frormretigeoiores ' S I:': includes FREE Delivery & Set-Ut~,.PERIODI '- Pi i 7 -esft~~(:' m~j fI~z NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that THADIOUS HOLT and RICHIE D HOLT the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are follows: Certificate No. 1J62 Year of issuance 20M3 Description of Property Parcel No. R08504-000-17-05-08 COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 5, SOUTH RANGE 8 EAST, THENCE RUN EAST 158 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ROAD S- 361, THENCE RUN SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG R/W, 624 FEET FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUE TO RUN SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG R/W 204 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 200 FEET, THENCE EAST 58 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. Name in which assessed JAMES E. HODGES ESTATE ETAL Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described is such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 12th day of December, 2005 at 11:00 o'clock a.m. Dated this 7th day of November, 2005. Annie Mae Murphy Clerk of Court Taylor County, Florida 11/9.11/16,11/23,11/30 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 2005-748-CP IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES DENNIS WILSON, SR., Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JAMES DENNIS WILSON, SR., deceased, whose date of death was July 5, 2003; File Number 2005-748-CP is pending in the Circuit Court for Taylor County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 620, Perry, Florida 32348. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, on whom a copy of this notice has been served, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: November 23, 2005. Personal Representative Brenda Butler Wilson 105 Crest Drive Perry, Florida 32348 THE BISHOP LAW FIRM, P.A. KATHLEEN McCARTHY BISHOP Attorney at Low Florida Bar # 0896081 Post Office Box 167 Perry, Florida 32348-0167 (850) 584-6113 11/23, 11/30 NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 2.13 of the City Charter of the City of Perry, Florida, that Ordinance No. 811 was ADOPTED by the City Council on NOVEMBER 22, 2005. ORDINANCE NO. 811 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 503, APPENDIX A, WHICH SETS THE BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Barney E. Johnson, Jr. Interim City Manager Emily Weed Ketring , Mayor 11/30 Notice is hereby given to David Lee Johnson Unless, payment is made on .1990 Nissan Sentra VIN: JN1GB22B2LU529128 for towing service on 11/8/05. Vehicle will be auctioned on the 16th day of December, 2005 @ 10 am at Thomas Chevrolet 2128 Hwy. 19 S. Perry, FL Notice is hereby given to Ross W. Harrell Unless payment is made on 1988 Plymouth Colt VIN: JP3BA24KOJU053787 for towing service on 10/18/05. Vehicle will be auctioned on the 16th day of December, 2005 @ 10 am at Thomas Chevrolet 2128 Hwy. 19 S. Perry, FL --BRAND NEW-" Choose from 2 or 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Exceeds New Gov't. Standards s275 o. B-5 The Taco Times November 30, 2005 I-LE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MADISON COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: 2005-810-CA ROBERT LYNN and NELL LYNN, his wife, Plaintiffs, vs. MILES A. MIXON, JR. and MURIEL D, MIXON, his wife, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION To: All Above Named Defendants Addresses Unknown YOU, MILES A. MIXON, JR., and MURIEL D. MIXON and ALL OTHER UNKNOWN DEFENDANTS, ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet.title to real property on the following property in Taylor County, Florida: Commence at the Southeast Corner of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 35, Township 7 South, Range 7 East, run North 766 feet West 666 feet for a Point of Beginning; thence run South 100 feet, West 50 feet, North 100 feet, East 50 feet to the Point of Beginning. Lot 37, Ezell Beach. ALSO Commence at the Southeast Corner of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 35, Township 7 South, Range 7 East, run North 766 feet West 616 feet for a Point of Beginning; thence run South 100 feet, West 50 feet, North 100 feet, East 50 feet to the Point of Beginning. Lot 37, Ezell Beach. Has been filed against you and you, and each of you, are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it'on John Weed, the plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 605 South Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347 on or before December 28, 2005 and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on the plaintiff's attorney or Immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. Dated on Nov. 17, 2005 Annie Mae Murphy As Clerk of the Circuit Court By Kelli Stroud As Deputy Clerk 11/23, 30, 12/7, 14 Pursuant to Section 2.13(B) of the City Charter of the City of Perry, Fidrida, notice is hereby given that the City Council had Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance No. 814 on November 2,2005, in the City Council Chambers, 224 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida at 6:30 p.rh. The Public Hearing and Final Reading on Ordinance No. 814 is scheduled for the City Council Regular Meeting, Council Room, 224 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida on December 13, 2005 at 6:30 p. m., or as soon thereafter as possible. Any interested persons may appear and be heard on the aforementioned public hearing date. ORDINANCE NO. 814 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO AN AMENDMENT OF TEN OR LESS ACRES OF LAND TO THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF PERRY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION BY THE PROPERTY OWNER OF SAID ACREAGE, UNDER THE'AMENDMENT PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS 163.6131 THROUGH 163.3215, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURE (LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 1 DWELLING UNIT PER ACRE) TO COMMERCIAL OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Copies of said Ordinance No. 814 May be inspected at the Administration Office of City Hall, 224 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through, Friday. Barney E. Johnson, Jr. Interim City Manager Emily Weed Ketring Mayor 11/30 Pursuant to Section 2.13(B) of the City Charter of the City of Perry, Florida, notice is hereby given that the City Council had Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance No. 813 on November 22, 2005, in the City Council Chambers, 224 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida at 6:30 p.m. The Public Hearing and Final Reading on Ordinance No. 813 is scheduled for the City Council Regular Meeting, Council Room, 224 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida on December 13, 2005 at 6:30 p. m., or as soon thereafter as possible. Any interested persons may appear and be heard on the aforementioned public hearing date. ORDINANCE NO. 813 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE REZONING OF LESS THAN TEN CONTIGUOUS ACRES OF LAND, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION BY THE PROPERTY OWNER OF SAID ACREAGE; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY OF PERRY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL (A) TO COMMERCIAL, INTENSIVE (CI) OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Copies of said Ordinance No. 813 May be inspected at the Administration Office of City Hall, 224 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Barney E. Johnson, Jr. Interim City Manager Emily Weed Ketring Mayor 11/30 Pursuant to Section 2.13(B) of the City Charter of the City of Perry, Florida, notice is hereby given that the City Council had Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance No. 8,12 on November 22, 2005, in the City Council Chambers, 224 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida at 6:30 p.m. The Public Hearing and Final Reading on Ordinance No. 812 is scheduled for the City Council Regular Meeting, Council Room, 224 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida on December 13, 2005 at 6:30 p. m., or as soon thereafter as possible. Any interested persons may appear and be heard on the aforementioned public hearing date, ORDINANCE NO. 812 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERRY. FLORIDA, RELATING TO AN AMENDMENT OF TEN OR LESS ACRES OF LAND TO THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF PERRY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION BY THE PROPERTY OWNER OF SAID ACREAGE, UNDER THE AMENDMENT PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS 163.6131 THROUGH 163.3215, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURE (LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 1 DWELLING UNIT PER ACRE) TO COMMERCIAL OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Copies of said Ordinance No. 812 May be inspected at the Administration Office of City Hall, 224 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Barney E. Johnson, Jr. Interim City Manager Emily Weed Ketring Mayor 11/30 Pursuant to Section 2.13(B) of the City Charter of the City of Perry, Florida, notice is hereby given that the City Council had Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance No. 815 on November 22, 2005, in the City Council Chambers, -224 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida at 6:30 p.m. The Public Hearing and Final Reading on Ordinance No. 815 is scheduled for the City Council Regular Meeting, Council Room, 224 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida on December 13, 2005 at 6:30 p. m., or as soon thereafter as possible. Any interested persons may appear and be heard on the aforementioned public hearing date. ORDINANCE NO. 815 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE REZONING OF LESS THAN TEN CONTIGUOUS ACRES OF LAND, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION BY THE PROPERTY OWNER OF SAID ACREAGE; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY OF PERRY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL (A) TO COMMERCIAL, .INTENSIVE (Cl) OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE 'CORPORA.T.,,Li-TS .OFP,}IE CITY OF PERRY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND. PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Copies of said Ordinance No. 814 May be inspected at the Administration Office of City Hall, 224 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Barney E. Johnson, Jr. Interim City Manager SEmily Weed Ketring Mayor 11/30 THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CITIFINANCIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., F\K\A ASSOCIATES HOME EQUITY SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs. CASE NO. 05-288-CA ALTON L. MILLER; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ALTON L. MILLER; E. WAYNE PARKER; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF E. WAYNE PARKER; THE ; DONNA B. LIGHT F\K\A DONNA PARKER F\K\A DONNA BROOKS; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DONNA B. LIGHT F\K\A DONNA PARKER F\K\A DONNA BROOKS; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DONNA B. LIGHT F\K\A DONNA PARKER F\K\A DONNA BROOKS; IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF REMARRIED AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTSS; UNKNOWN TENANT "1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to * ",..5' ,. - U'rr -""s"L-;~i 1 Gift when you | can give 104! Give a Gift that will last all year... 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Hwy. 19, Chiefland 800-477-2492 a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Taylor County, Florida, I will sell the property situate in Taylor County, Florida. described as: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND RUN WESTERLY ALONG THE FORTY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 420 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH, PARALLEL TO WASHINGTON STREET, A DISTANCE OF 305.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE NORTH 150.2 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 87 DEGREES 50' WEST, A DISTANCE OF 160 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET; THENCE RUN SOUTH ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 150.2 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 87 DEGREES 50' EAST, A DISTANCE -OF 160 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. A/K/A 1104 N. WASHINGTON STREET PERRY, FLORIDA 32347 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the West door of the Toylor County Courthouse, 108 N. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347, at 11:00 A.M., on the 13th day of December, 2005. Clerk of Circuit Court November 9, 2005 By: Morti Lovale Deputy Clerk This instrument Prepared By; Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra 9204 King Palm Drive Tampa, FL 33619-1328 Attorneys for Plaintiff 11/30,12/7 Don 't Rely On This GET THE FACTS IN THE TACO TIMES & PERRY NEWS-HERALD (850) 584-5513 ~-L i, ~L--CL~ r \ - {. .- ,j a .... .=:, *. ,_ AUCTIONS I . B-6 The Taco Times November 30, 2005 in on y ir; I '0 oies9f9the 9 And the winner is... Dawn Schmigel was the first place winner of a raffle and quilt drawing held by Taylor County High School JROTC. Second place winner was Eric Whiddon. The drawing was held Nov. 22, with Eddie Smith overseeing the event. At the Booking Desk Editor's note: It is the policy of this newspaper to run the names of all those-arrested and booked at the Taylor County Jail. All those listed below have been charged with a crime, but are considered innocent -nti[roven guilty. Nir. 8: - Claion E. Brantley, 50, Murrell Street, Lakeland, Ga., VOP, Dep. Tucker, TCSO. .'Benjamin D. Wilson, 31, 1466 =Lisa-Drive, Callahan, failure to -ippcar. Dep. Tucker, TCSO. No,. 9: UUFysses Woodfaulk, 25, West Glein Street, possession of less th4n 20 grams cannabis, Ptl. :Nofis, PPD. --.So-ndra Lee Matthews, 40, Ma _Dixhn Road, VOP for DWLS, Dep. Lundy, TCSO. -:Amnanda Demla Goley, 22, 42nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, -VOP for child abuse, Dep. Davis, TCSO. Shane Darwin Hiller, 39, Carey Stephens Road, passing worthless checks, VOP for possession of a controlled substance, Dep. Davis, TCSO. Nov. 10: Erica Christine McElveen, 18, Leon Ward Road, DUI, DUI with property damage and injury, careless driving, open container of alcohol, Trp. Roderick, FHP. Cary Wayne Cannon, 23, Billy Dice Road, battery (domestic violence), Dep. Nowlin, TCSO. Sean Christopher Shine, 22, South Willow Street, VOP for resisting arrest without violence, Ptl. Gray, PPD. William Davis, 62, Ocean Pond Drive, aggravated assault (domestic), Dep. Tucker, TCSO. Nov. 11: Marshall Jerome Flowers, 26, East Bay Street, battery (domestic violence), Ptl. Cooper, PPD. Sim Russell Woods, 31, Avendia Deal Isla, Nokimos, Fla., criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, Ptl. Reis, PPD. Darrell Durand Skinner, 36, West Page Road, domestic battery, Dep. Woods, TCSO. James R. Woods, 19, Hampton Springs Road, domestic battery, Ptl. Deeson, PPD. Nov. 12: Jamaal Auntrey Thomas, 19, Dunwood Street, domestic battery, Dep. Hawkins, TCSO. 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