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Sea . Taylor County Since 1961 ,.~ ~,. ,.~4-. 4 .4' 2006 Tree Capital of the South 2 Sections Our 45th Year, No. 36 Earthquake tremors felt here An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 'rumbled in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday morning sending tremors felt as well far away as South Carolina and creating fears along the coast of a possible tsunami. The earthquake, which struck 253 miles south southwest of Apalachicola at 10:56 a.m., was one of the largest in the Gulf of Mexico in recent times. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, four people from Taylor County reported feeling the morning rumbles--three in Perry and one in Steinhatchee. In all, more than 5,000 people from across the southeast reported feeling the quake. Shortly after the news broke Sunday of the quake, Taylor County Emergency Management officials began receiving calls from concerned citizens regarding the possibility of a tsunami striking the county's coastline. The Taylor County .office received confirmations from state officials "within minutes" that there was nothing to worry about, said Taylor .County Public Information Officer Mandy Cornelius. "The Gulf is shallow," Cornelius said. "It would have to be a tremendous earthquake to, cause large waves. A 6.0 earthquake would not cause any significant waves." Comparing this earthquake to the 2004 Indian Ocean quake which created a tsunami which killed more than 200,000 people, Cornelius said "we would not see that here." While earthquakes in the Gulf of Mexico are rare, they do Law enforcement has stepped up to the .plate again in its never- ending war against drugs--this time coming up with at least 10 arrests during a mock drug check point held recently. Officers representing several law enforcement agencies converged at the U.S. Hwy. 19 and The last earthquake to hit the in February and a 4.4 event in area was a 5.2 magnitude tremor October 2003. Boyd Road intersections, along with signs proclaiming, "Drug Check Point Ahead." During the action, Aaron Joel Mendelson, 27, of Tallahassee, turned down the dirt Boyd Road without putting his turn signal on in time. Taylor County Sheriffs Office Dep. Lynn Gilbreath turned 4~1~ ., 4 '4., ~. t~. LI Met " v ..i .. .- .. ,. -.' I i, In honor and remembrance of America's heroes, the local Woodmen the World chapter presented a flag pole, flag and commemorative plaque to PACE Christian School Monday, Sept. ... "' 11. During the dedication ceremony, President Raymond Pettitt related that "we are honoring not only the heroes and victims of Sept. 11, 2001, but those who have lost their lives--and ... those currently serving--in the light against terrorism." Local veterans presided over the flag raising ceremony. The program also include a brief speech from Mayor Emily Ketring as well as Ihe presentation of a Christian flag to the school. Chamber secures county funding am er u :'! n The Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce will not be included in the county's proposed lump sum donation to United Way for non-profit organizations. Instead, the chamber will receive its $15,000 contribution directly from the county. -This was one of two changes made to the county's budget for the 2006-07 fiscal year during the first -of two public hearings scheduled fQr the Taylor County Commission. Commissioners decided. during budget hearings held. in July to remove their contributions to local. non-profit groups and instead make one donation to United Way, allowing the organization to distribute the money instead. Chamber Director Dawn Taylor and Chairman Sandy Manning addressed the board, asking that the chamber be removed from the United Way donation, calling the county's $15,000 "critical." The economic' impact to the county over the past several years from- chamber-sponsored events, including the Florida., State Bluegrass Festival, has exceeded $6 million, Taylor said. Commissioner Jack Brown questioned, how the chamber benefits the county, asking, "Why should I give you tax payers' money?" Taylor and.Manning pointed out .that the chamber helps bring new residents to the county by promoting Taylor County as well as assisting the hospital and, other businesses in recruiting new employees. Brown then made a motion to approve removing the chamber from the $100,000 United Way donation. Commissioner Pat Patterson seconded and the measure passed 3-0. Commissioner Clay, Bethea was out of town and Commissioner Malcolm Page had to leave the meeting early for a doctor's appointment. The chamber was the only non- profit organization (affected by the change) to appear at the hearing. Requests from nonprofit groups had 'totaled $223,000, almost double the $113,000 of disbursements in the current fiscal "* Please see page 3 in behind him and conducted a traffic stop. "I asked him for his drivers license and registration, but when he went to hand the, items to me, his hand was shaking bad enough that he apologized for it," "-* Please see page 3 Pla ball! The parking lot is painted, the signs are up, the grass is cut and all that's left is to play ball. Now it's official: grand opening ceremonies for the Taylor. County Sports Complex will take place Monday, Sept.. 18, at 4:30 p.m. Commission Chairman Daryll Gunter is expected to emcee the event with Commissioner Jack Brov'. n pro% hiding the hisrtorv of the project. Former commissioners Johnny Hankerson, Walter Rowell, Frank Russell' and Edd Sadler, as well as State Representative Will Kendrick and Senator Nancy Argenziano, have been invited to the program. Individuals and organizations who have sponsored the project will also be recognized. Refreshments will be available and the public is invited. Following the ceremony, the first Perry Soccer Association game at the new facility is set to commence. The complex currently sports three regulation soccer fields,- three youth-league fields, a playground and a picnic shelter. Construction on Phase 1 of the complex began last year and subsequent phases are expected to add baseball fields, multi-use trails, as well as additional parking. and playground facilities. The county commission has budgeted $2 million for the 2006- 07 fiscal year, !which could be enough to complete the project. Wright honored as Florida Forest Ranger of the Year' For his service to Taylor County and his commitment to public education, forest ranger ,Billy Wright with the Florida Division of Forestry (DOF) has been named the Florida Forestry Association's .2006 Forest Ranger of the Year. Wright, who has been with the DOF for more than 28 years, was Billy Wright presented the award during .morning ceremonies held at the forestry association's annual meeung last week in Destin. He was chosen from a slate of nominees from across the, state. "Ranger Billy Wright knows the value of outreach and education. Every year, Wright makes a point to reach every fifth grader in the county .school system with both interactive classroom experiences and field trips that introduce them to almost every aspect of forestry, including history, land management, fire prevention, prescribed burning and wildlife," forestry association representative Erin Glover said. ."He is also the creator of some significant and useful historical documentation on forestry in Florida. His work includes 'A Photographic ,History of Forest- Fire Fighting, Equipment in Florida,' 'A Photographic History of the Florida Division of Forestry.' and.'numerous wooden display boards featuring Florida's forest history that are regularly used at the Florida Forestry Discovery Center at the Florida State Fair in Tampa." In addition to his outreach activities, Wright is also an extremely knowledgeable and skilled wildland firefighter with more than 26 years of experience, Glover said. He also actively assists the county forester with landowner assistance in various capacities. "We are very proud of Billy and all of his accomplishments, especially in forest education. He is one of those rare employees who does these things because he wants to--not because he has to. He has done so much to promote forest education on all levels, for both adults and especially school children. It is good to see he has been recognized on the statewide level for his :accomplishments," DOF Perry Districi Manager John Fish said. TI ' The grand opening of the Taylor County Sports Complex will be celebrated during a ceremony set for Monday, Sept. 18, at 4:30. The first game of soccer will be take place following the festivities. The complex currently sports three regulation soccer fields, three youth-league fields, a playground and a picnic shelter,. Subsequent phases are expected to add baseball fields and basketball courts. 500 School counselor arrested for drugs .. I . 2ii 0.1 A-2 TaCO Times September 13, 2006 PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, Sept. 16 8:30 a.m. The Taylor County District School Board will conduct a sale of surplus property located at the Transportation Department, 1004 E. Bay Street, Perry, FL on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006. A maintenance vehicle and four school buses will be for sale. All items are to be sold at public outcry. Purchaser of property is required to provide full payment at the time of sale and remove property from premises within ten working days. All property will be sold in an "as is" condition. The District has the right to reject any or all-bids. All items will be available for inspection from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. the morning of the sale. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Transportation Department at 850-838-2505. U U For information call the Sale Farm agent near you: S :, Ina B Padgett, CLU Jim Tedder, CLU 211 E Green Street 209 E Hampton Springs Ave Perry, FL 32347 Perry, FL 32347 Bus. 850-584-6767 Bus: 850-584-7732 ina.padgett.jyyy@statefarm.com jim.tedder.bxna@statefarm.com 7 I would like to thank the voters of District 4 for their support in the Primaiy Election. I would appreciate your continued support in the General Election on Nov. 7. ...Ml S. |Bank. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. ulr ... i. L. ,-r' i i W ...j,..I ,,,1,, I...l,, .- 1 -i, ,i ii r,I t. ; :i .. ..21..;1 .I ... .:-I .l-, 1 T P 1,)1 .. ... Republican Candidate for County Commissioner District 4 . .Paid Political Adverlisement Paid for and Approved by Richard Schwab, Republican for County Commissioner, District 4 0 We invite you to the Grand Opening of the i h e'., Monday, Sept. 18 4:30 p.m. -- I Johnson: checkpoints help curtail drug traffic DRUGS Continued from page 1 Gilbreath said. "I asked him where he was coming from and he said he was coming from Taylor County High School," he added. Mendelson was a contracted behavioral specialist, working with disadvantaged children in the Taylor school district, who has since been ,dismissed, according to Director of Personnel Clyde Cruce. When asked where he was going, Mendelson said he was returning to Tallahassee. Gilbreath theh asked him why he would turn off of the four-lane' which would take him straight to Tallahassee, and take a small country dirt road which goes back into the woods. According to Gilbreath, the man said, "Ahhh, I guess to get familiar with the area." Gilbreath then asked him why he was familiarizing himself with the area and he replied, "Ahhh, I don't know again." "The officer then told him that some of his statements and his shaking were making him suspicious that he was hiding something, either in the car or on him," Gilbreath added. At this point, TCSO K-9 Off. Harper Gibson, along with canine partner, Jeremiah, conducted a "free-air sniff" around Mendelson's car, and the canine alerted. Mendelson was advised that his car would be searched. "While I was searching the vehicle, the driver said it was in his first aid kit," said Gilbreath. "I asked what was in the first aid kit, and he said, 'marijuana.' "When I opened the kit, I found a plastic bag, which contained the illegal drug and Mendelson was arrested and charged with possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis," said Gilbreath. The suspect was placed under arrest and taken to the county jail with charges of possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis. Another nine people were charged with various illegal activity; some arrested and some given notices to appear. TCSO Cpt. Richard Johnson said they were using the mock drug checkpoints to curtail drug traffic through Taylor County, "whether it be those who have some marijuana for their own personal use, or, like recently, at another check point, when over 40 bags of cocaine and a large amount of drug money were seized. "If we keep on and keep on, the word will spread among those who travel with illegal drugs--they are exactly that--illegal," Johnson added. "Sheriff Williams has told us to do what we have to do during this drug war, and that's just what it is," Johnson added, "a war. With some of the new tools we have, like these mock check points, we are clearly making a dent and giving people something to think about." A-3 Taco Times September 13, 2006 - RM"le- For Steinhatchee $50,000 pledged to ALS equipment CHAMBER Continued from page 1 year. Organizations requesting funds were: Suwannee River RC&D Council, $1,100; Civil Air Patrol, $6,000; Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, $15,000; Taylor ,County Senior Citizens Center, $76,142 (a $51,142 increase from the current year); Boys & Girls Club, $75,000 (a $50,000 increase); Taylor Leadership Council, $7,500; MainStreet, $5,000 (a $1,000 increase); Refuge House, $15,000 (a $2,500 increase); and Early Learning Coalition, $20;000 (a new request). Earlier in the meeting Meg Flemming from Steinhatchee addressed the board representing the Steinhatchee Projects Board, and requested the commission reallocate $30,000 which had been earmarked for outdoor restrooms at the Steinhatchee Community Center to an advanced life support (ALS) system. Currently there is one ambulance stationed in Steinhatchee which has basic life support (BLS) equipment. According to Doctors' Memorial Hospital CEO Rick Brown, who was present at the hearing, the cost to upgrade the BLS equipment in the ambulance to an ALS system would run approximately $50,000., www.bcfcu.coop or come to our 1825 S. Jefferson St. New personnel and training to have staff available to operate the equipment, however, would cost an additional several hundred thousand.dollars. After some discussion,; Brown made a motion to allocate the $30,000 as well as an additional $20,000 from the general fund to cover the costs of the ALS equipment. Page seconded and the measure passed 4:0. Also at the hearing, the commission agreed to leave the ad valorem millage rates for the general fund and MSTU fund at their current levels. The second and final public hearing on the budget will be held Monday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. in conjucion with !'. A utiof Coast SAuto Wholesale THOMAS CHEVROLET. BUICK* OLDS* PONTIAC, INC. FalC rSa through the monthofSe-ptembe- office at Y savi nIn 1, G A 2001 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 SuperCab SR5, V6, Auto, Red, Custom Topper, Stk. #260205A $18,977 2003 Ford F150 4x4 Lariat Crew Cab, V8, Auto, Black, Chrome Running Boards, St. #260204A $21,977 2002 Mercury Sable GS 4 door, 3.0/A4, Tan, Stk. # 260064B $7,977 2006 Ford F150 STX XCab, 6.5SB, 4.6/A4, 4x4, Black, Stk. #260029A $26,777 2006 Ford Ranger XLT XCab;.SB, 4.0/A5, 4x4, Gray, Stk., #260195A, 2,315 miles, $21,257 2006 Ford Taurus SE' 4 Door, 3.0/A4, Gold, Stk. #P533 '- $15,677 2006 Ford Taurus SE 4 door, 3.0/A4, Gray, Stk. #P-541 $15,677 2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport 5 Door, 3.0/A4, FWD, Maroon, Stk. #250114A $15,677 2005 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road, XCab, SB, 4.0/A5, 4x4, Blue, Stk. #260087A $18,877 2004 Ford F150 XLT Reg., 6.5SB, 4.6/A4, 4x2,.Blue, Stk. #260141A $15,477 2004 Ford F250 HD Lariat Crew 6.0, Diesel, SWB, FX4, Gray, Stk. #P544 $33,677 2004 Ford Ranger Edge Reg. SB, 3.0/M5, 4x4, Gray, Stk. #260195A1 $13,977 2003 Honda Civic LX Auto, Gold, Great Gas Mileage, Runs Great, Stk. #260101A $13,677 / . 2003 Ford Mustang Deluxe Sport V6, Auto, White, Well Maintained, Low Miles, Rear Spoiler, Stk. #260042A $14,777 2003 Ford Escape XLT Premium, 5 Door, 3.0/A4, 4x2, Green, Stk. # P538 $16,977 2003 Ford F1O50 Lariat Xcab, SB, 5.4/A4, 4x2, Blue, Stk. #270016B $17,477 2003 Ford F150 XLT FX4 Off-Road Crew 5.4/A4, 4x4, Maroon, Stk. #260189T: $20,977 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Premium, 3 Door, 4.0/A5 4x2, Blue, Stk. #260027C $12,997 2002 Ford F150 XLT FX4 Off-Road Xcab, SB, 4.6/A4, 4x4, Blue, Stk. #P543 $19,677 2000 Ford F250 SD XLT Ext. LB, 7.3TD/A4, 4x2, White, Stk. #270036A $15,977 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Quad SB, 5.7/A5, 4x4, Maroon. Stk. #260203A $21,997 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab, SB, 4.7/A5 4x4, Silver, Stk. #260032TA $18,277 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Xcab, MB, 4.8/A4, 4x2, Gold, Stk. #P540 $18,877 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Xcab, SB, 6.0/A4, 4x4, Black, Stk. # 60218A $17,977 All Prices plus Tax, Title & Tag and $299 administration fee. Part & ervie Hurs TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. ANNUAL MEETING The 66th Annual. Meeting of Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. will be held Saturday, September 16, 2006, at the Van H. Priest Auditorium located on the campus of the North. Florida Community College, in the City of Madison, Florida. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the business meeting will convene at 10:00 a.m. The Board of Trustees, Management and the staff of your cooperative look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Annual Meeting. A number of valuable prizes will be given away. Serving Madison, Jefferson, Taylor and Dixie Counties BUCKEYE COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION and Tree Capital Credit Union Call us at 223-7100 or visit our web site at 1825 S. Jefferson St. Perry, FL 32348 (850) 223-10O I ,., s I A-4 The Taco Times September 13, 2006 On Oct. 28 Tuten, Prevatt to wed at St. George Island Tommy Tuten and Sandy Tuten announce the engagement of their daughter, Mandy Deane, to Philip Wayne Prevattt, the son of Preston and Mary Ann Prevatt. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Harvey (Pete) and Jan Tuten of Lake Bird, Bobbye and A.C. Ray of Monticello, Ga., and Betty French of Perry. The prospective groom is the grandson of Jim and Nancie Prevatt, and Ernie and Joan Dresser, all of Mims. All friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend the ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. on St. George Island in front of the Buccaneer Inn. October wedding planned Deana Michele Sheffield and Paul Chandler Poppell will be married on Oct. 7, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. in the Catholic Parish, Hall. All friends and relatives of the couple are cordially invited to attend. New arrival TALENT SHOWCAE rr KARAOKE COMPETITION Qualifying round Friday, Sept. 22 Preliminaries near for FFF talent showcase Preliminaries for the Florida Forest Festival's Talent Showcase & Karaoke Competition will be held Friday, Sept. 22, at the Perry Elks Lodge, beginning at 6 p.m. General admission will be $5 and the public is invited to attend. The Florida Forest Festival Talent Showcase & Karaoke Competition is intended as family entertainment and all song material must be appropriate for all ages. Ten finalists will be selected to compete in the final round of competition Saturday, Oct. 28, at the 51st annual Florida Forest Festival. Applications are available at the festival office, located at the Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. Navarro, Cannon say vows Tricia Navarro and Richard Allen Cannon, both of Perry, were married in a private ceremony held Sept. 10, 2006. Joseph Layne Padgett Shane ind Lynn Padgett of Steinhatchee announce the birth of [heir son, Joseph Layne, on Aug. 1, 2006. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 18 inches long. The new arrival was welcomed home by Shana, Shane and Carl Padgett of Perry. Paternal grandparents are Carl .ind Geraldine Leggett of Perry. Maternal grandparenis are Ted inJ Sue Sa) lr Of Sieinhatchee. Lewis and Lisa Davis of Cross City. Quality. Honest HOUSE PAINTING "mw .... .HOUSE STAINING Affordable ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE PRESSURE CLEAN ODD JOBS HANDYMAN LLC No job too big or small...Check out our prices[ 203 E. Drew St. OFFICE 584-3776 (across from Robbie's Seafood) HOME 584-2270 Hours: Mon.,- Fri. 9-5 Sat. 9-2 James Musslewhite, owher Visa Mastercard American Express Licensed & Insured M TH R S 0 F M"P '1 I V PS.o/ ...waitf m ing aa s io . First, meeting is, Friday, Sept. 15 First Presbyterian Church 9:00 am 12:00 pm Every 1st and 3rd Friday MOPS is open to moms from pregnancy thru kindergarten. For more information, please call 584-3826 Super Wash kO 'Open I- Mon.-Sat. 9:00 6:00 Sunday 1:00 6:00 Extra Large Washers Great for quilts, sleeping. bags,'rugs, etc. 1403 Hwy. 98 W. 584-7884 (1 mile from Hwy. 19 intersection on left) Mandy Deane Tuten, Philip Wayne Prevatt P i- , KELLY & KELLY - PROPERTiES Wedding reminder Fomuche-Edwards Melissa Fouche and Tommy Edwards Jr. remind friends and relatives of their wedding Saturday, Sept. 16,'at 6 p.m. in Lakeside Baptist Church. A reception will follow at the Perry Elks Club at ,7. Birdy Gardner, Realtor 850-843-2418 Cell email: birdsing@gtcom.net 127 S. Jefferson St. Perry, FL 32347 850-223-2370 Office 850-223-2379 FAX I " T S TD e'E a A dis Recently, I presented an expose of the Pledge ofAllegiance to ouryouth at First Baptist Church. If we attend school 180 days a year and we go through K-12 grades, we recite this 31 word essay 2,340 times. Not included are those times at different organization meetings, assemblies, etc. It became a burden to me for myself and others who recite this pledge practically on a daily basis to really understand what it says. Words such as "pledge, allegiance, republic, justice and liberty" are not used in everyday conversation. I learned a lot as you do when you're the teacher doing the research. The word that intrigued me most was the word "liberty." The Merriam Webster dictionary defines it as, "The positive enjoyment of various social, political or economic rights and privileges; the power of choice." A synonym of the word liberty is freedom. Yet, there is a difference. Freedom allows one to do whatevyer-they want, whereas liberty specifies the freedom to do what is as a nation with positive results. n nof the lihberties we are nrivileg'ed to have is the right to VOTE. We iust had our primary election here in Taylor County. Actually, the'percentage of voter participation increased to approximately 40%. That means that there are still 60% of eligible voters not participating. Over one half of the people have NO VOICE! There are decisions being made at the city, county, state and federal levels that affect each of us everyday! Laws concerning the planning of our city of Perry and Taylor County are made by elected officials. Be a part of the solution by voting in the General Election on Nov. 7, 2006. Call the Supervisor of Elections office at 850-838-3515 if you are not registered to vote. You owe it to yourself and the other citizens of our great county, to have a voice to be heard so we all may continue to enjoy these liberties! Then God said, "Letthe waters under the heavens be gathered Into one place, I ~1~q~rI I,' I LI I I 'I I *1 I I and .Bridal ftegistry Melissa Fouche Ly T.J. Edwards Sept. 16, 2006 SKatrina Davis S Roger Turner Sept. 16, 2006,, . Gena Anna-Marie Crouse Jamie Waylon English Sept. 30, 2006 1. Stephanie Blanton Joey Bailey October 14, 2006 Jade Michelle Howell ; Justin Matthew Wiles November 4, 2006 SNicole Whatley Jeremy Bain November 18, 2006 . Leah Elizabeth Brooks Daniel Jay Mills "Dec. 2, 2006 Libby Bennett George Juarez Dec. 9, 2006 S Blaire LeNan Carlton Robert Carlos Suarez )) March 3, 2007 (( Leslie Cook Gary Dowers 4 March 17, 2007 Baby Registry Dustie & Kane Hendry S Girl due Sept. 11, 2006 / Heather Massey & Chris Hauser Girl due Sept. 14, 2006 Daralyn & Jeremy Nix Girl due Sept. 18, 2006 Jill & Ch'ad Smith y nBoy due Sept. 25, 2006 )Sandi & A.J. Hilgendorf Girl due Sept. 28, 2006 Kern & Robert Ponder S Boy due Nov. 12, 2006 9 Ashley & David Raker f Twins Boy & Girl due Oct. 2, 2006 Amanda & Chris Patrick p) Boy due Dec. 19, 2006 Ilet dry land appear"; and it was so. --Genesis 1:9 NKJV Livlg . "'e. ., ; :'-.. ..-'& "' ",- ; i,,, 2. -/ ^ ?*^ ', ,- "i= "** =a.; % S.:.. :-' ,- ';. \ -- 4 -* ", '^*" *''. "* " "" ;' *-- *' ".:3 :" ; I ^; : *l i -.f. , -. .:. ". -, *. ,,, -** ', ^ '' *' K. .. ".. : -* .- ,-; ;.? ':. .* -... ; **. 4* ' ** '*"- '* !^ -- */ ^ S -*" ,-- .. ; .^"* "' .-; ...- .*/: ^ '' _, ' <- ^ ',; .# -. f."^ :"i-{ -I"-' -' Joseph Layne Padgett ~*as~lP--sPsss~aa~,~I~Prrssrap I A-5 Taco Times September 13, 2006 News Forum Pow Wow this weekend The Oak Hill Village of Perry will host a Pow Wow this weekend (Sept. 15-17) at Forest Capital State Park. Daily programs will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; Sunday events will be held from 1G a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Activities will include intertribal and Creek stomp dancing, drumming, Native American craft displays, storytelling and an auction. Dinner benefits scholarship fund A dinner/dance benefiting the Take Stock in Children scholarship program will be held Friday, Sept. 15, at Taylor County Elementary School. Dine-in and take out BBQ chicken dinners will be available, starting at 4:30 p.m. Dinner service will be from 5-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $7.50 (for take-out meals) and $40 per couple for the dinner/dance. Tickets are available at South House, Yarbrough Tire & Automotive Services, Goodman's BBQ, the elementary school and the district administrative complex. For more information, contact Kathy Kreidler at 371-1132. Ready for flu season? Patsy Greene, with the Capital .Area American Red Cross Chapter, will present a program on the upcoming flu season Thursday at the Taylor Senior Citizens Center. The program begins at 11 a.m. FCAT retakes announced FCAT retake tests for juniors and seniors will be given Sept. 25-29. Reading will be given on Monday, Sept. 25; math on Tuesday, Sept. 26; ifdWhaeup 'testsSept. 27-29."'"L-U SAC meets at TTI Taylor Technical Institute's School Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Sept. 14, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in the school's conference room and is open to the public. In new curriculum Early literacy skills emphasized * ".'X c~r,7'R( Pastry chef Patrick Davis, formerly of Perry, was featured on the cover of the Tuscon Citizen newspaper's special "Taste" edition. Sweet success for Davis, 'Pastry Chef of the Year' Pastry chef Patrick Davis--who started his culinary career at Perry's own McDonald's--was named "Pastry Chef of the Year" by the Chefs Association of Southern Arizona. Davis took on Dawn Garcia in the two-day battle held in Tucson, Ariz., organized by the association. His winning entry was "Fire & Ice: Souithwe iern S'More Tart" with a strawberry ginger beer float, and mango and r.aspberri) sauces. This was Davis' first competition. He was also featured on the front cover of the Tucson Citizen's "Taste" edition covering the competition. The self-taught chef, who is a 1987 graduate of Taylor County High School, has crafted fancy sweets for Be\ ond Bread, The Westin LaPaloma Resort & Spa and Primo at the J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa. He is the son of Al Davis Sr. of Perry and the late Mildred Davis. "He makes us proud," Davis Sr. said At Jerkins center Community forum Thursday The Taylor County Leadership Council (TCLC) will host a community forum Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m., in, the Jerkins Community Center. "The focus of this forum is to revisit the listening project started by the council in January 1997. We will extend the scope of the ,project from a neighborhood project to a total community project. We need your support by attending the forum and listening to the citizens of Perry/Taylor County express their views about tli direction of our failure and tho sen ice' needed to get us there," (TCLC) CEO Horace F McLeod said. SDiscussion topics 'will include: securing access to healthcare; fostering accountable community- centered policing; and assuring environmental justice for all. I utyoruue om.I *Over, 200 Channels- NOW MONTH Taylor County's Temple of God facilities in Florida and Texas Child Development Center has chosen for the study. S been selected to participate in a Mentors from Florida State research project involving cutting University will assist teachers in . edge curriculum for pre-schoolers. putting the curriculum into The center is one of only 14 action. The curriculum is designed for two-and-three-year-olds and emphasizes early literacy, language and mathematics knowledge and skills, as well as building social skills. 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I -I '- I II IIII - I I i .o"-. Sports A-6 The Taco Times September 13 2006 Marianna tops Bulldogs Friday night's "Battle of the Bulldogs" with Marianna started off on the wrong foo; for Ti',l or County and got progress..'.i'l,' worse. Marianna (2-1) took the opcningt drive 80 yards in eight plans, to score just 2:15 into the Lamer "They were aided by a cruciL-i facemrask penalty that extended the drive after Jarvis McGrew appc -ird to make a key 3rd down ;sop After falling behind '-0. Ta:, lor County (0-3) managed to pick up only one yard in three pl3as and lost starting QB-Marquis Ellhi tor the remainder of the game % hen he was injured on a 3rd and 11 scramble. Despite the early deficit and crippling injury to their offensive leader, Taylor had numerous opportunities to pull out their first victory' 'of the season, but committed an astonishing 10 "turnovers and 11 penalties for minus 95 yards. Back-tp QB freshman Ty Crowley gave a valiant effort, completing 8 of 25 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown, but threw three second-half interceptions, lost two fumbles and was sacked five times for negative 28 yards.' Despite the turnovers, Taylor County scored back-to-back touchdowns in the beginning of the fourth quarter and was driving at the Marianna 30 with a chance to pull within 7 when Crowley was picked off for the second time P: of the half. After'the Taylor defense held, Crowley moved Taylor to the 40, but was sacked and fumbled to set up a Marianna touchdown three plays later. On Taylor's very next offensive play Crowley was picked off again and the interception was returned 45 yards for a touchdown to make the final score 42-14. wEllis suffered a knee injury When he took akhelmet to the leg after two-yard -scramble on the very first series of the game. His status for future games was uncertain pending evaluation this week. The first quarter continued to be disastrous for Ta lor Count\. as Marianna drove down to the 31- yard line before Taylor linebacker Georgie Armstrong picked off a 4th and 6 pass at his own 25-yard line. Armstrong returned the interception 15 yards to the 40- * yard line where he was tackled and fumbled the ball back to Marianna. Five plays later Marianna scored on a 26-yard TD pass to take a 16- 0 lead after their .second tiwo-point' -O conversion. Chad Ellis returned the kickoff * 20 yards to the Taylor 30, but- Bryckoski Jackson was stuffed for no, gain and could not handle a ` hard hand-off from Crowley and fumbled ,,the ball. away to Marianna. . SArmstrong made up for his fumble by forcing one of his own on a big 3rd and 3 play,, allowing McGrew to fall on the loose ball for Taylor. Jackson ran for 13 on first down and Crowley hit Armstrong for a. seven-yard pass before 'Crowley fired a-quick pitch to Jackson that -',,bounced off of his shoulder pads for the Bulldogs' third lost fumble., Sof the first quarter. Marianna picked up three first downs before Taylor linebacker Jake Meacham intercepted a pass from Marianna QB Brandon Gardner at the five-yard-line. However, in what seemed to be a bad case of deja-vu Meacham fumbled as he was flipped upside- - down on the tackle and Marianna :- recovered their fourth Taylor Fumble of the first half. , if- YARDSTICK Taylor Stats Marianna 14 First Downs 22 33/98 Rushes/Yards 48/138 8/25/3 Comp/Passing/lnt. 13/32/3 129 Pass Yards 198 227 Total Offense 336 114 Return Yards 85 3/39.7 Punts/Avg. 5/28.2 7/7 Fumbles/Lost 3/2 11/95 Penalties/Yards 10/90 Marianna capitalized on the, miscue, driving the remaining 10' yards in three plays before scoring on a one-yard plunge to take a 22- 0 lead after Cody Davis stopped Marianna runningback Phillip Sylvester short on a two-point conversion run. Taylor's next drive was marred by penalties after Crowley found Greg Sneed for a 12-yard completion. Head Coach Price Harris promised some exciting new looks in his pre-game report and unveiled a seven-receiver formation with just the center, two tackles and QB lined up in their normal positions. How e'vtr Ta\ lor was hit with a - procedure penalty (not enough men on the line of scrimmage) and back-to-back holding penalties before Crowley was sacked for a loss and had to punt. Big' defensive plays by Meacham, Armstrong and McGrew stopped Marianna on their next drive, but despite big runs (12 and 13 yards) by Jackson, t% ''wo dropped, passes and a run for, "ne'gati e yardagee forced a. 4S-aird field goal attempt by Crowley, who had plenty of leg, but pushed the kick just wide left. Sneed and L.J., Blount helped stop Marianna's next drive, but a 12-Nard completion to Sneed was followed by t o more dropped passes and Taylor getting hit w ith another procedure penalty for lining ,up wrong in the seven- receiver spread formation. Marianna drove down to the five-yard line (thanks :to a roughing the passer penalty on Taylor on the last play of the hal f) and just missed a touchdown pass on the free e\tra play. d Chad Ellis had a big 23-yard return to start the second half, before Jackson followed 'big blocks from Armstrone and Meacham (ho joined him in the "full house", backfield formation), as well as Adam Cook and Drew Southerland to pickup 19 yards on three carries. Working out of the new: two- fullback running' formation, Armstrong carried twice forfour yards, including a' first down, but Crowley was intercepted on a 1st and 10 pass at midfield. A sack by freshman Cory Sadler and two dropped passes led to a Marianna punt, which Chad Ellis dropped and fumbled away at Taylor's 24-yard line. Three,plays:. later Marianna punched in their fourth unanswered touchdown to, take a 28-0 lead. Sneed picked up a first down on. an 18-yard pass from Crowley, who fumbled a snap and lost the' ballto Marianna for the Bulldogs' seventh turnover. Joseph Proenza, Jarquis Ellis and Tyler Jenkins made big defensive plays to stop Marianna at the Taylor 14-yard line, but Taylor went three and out. McGrew and Proenza caused a fumble and Sadler recovered for, Taylor County, %which scored two plays later to start the fourth, quarter on a 32-yard fly pattern. pass from Crowley to Chad Ellis. Crowley's PAT was wide left to make.the score 28-6. Sneed made an interception to give the ball back to Taylor County ancd Jackson followed the blocking of Drew Southerland and Will Hall into the end'zone from nine yards out to make the score 28-12. Using the same power backfield with Meacham and Armstrong blocking from their fullback positions, Jackson ran in the. two-point conversion behind Southerland to close the gap to 28-14. Jenkins,- Zach Bradshaw,. Proenza and McGrew came up big to stuff Marianna and Crowley hit Chad Ellis for a 19-yard pass completion and Srieed for a 12- yard gain to set up a chance to pull within' 28-21, when he was picked off on a pass to SSoutherland. Meacham .and the Bulldog defense held again, but Crowley was sacked and fumbled to set up an eas) 15-yard scoring drive by Marianna to put the game out of reach, 34-14 with 1:37 to play. '.After Blount's 25-yard kickoff Speckled Trout M Redfish One More Blues, etc., u ie r Operating from Keaton Beach Marina No Fishing License Required For Customers (850) 584-9145 200 Kate Dr. J ill Pat McGriff Uj.S C G License Perry, FL 32348 -qv., vvvv y- v- y Happy Birthday to Mommy's Sweet aby Boy 4 and Daddy's tight man CametonI Hathcock Sept. 7, 2006 return. Cro',. le, n as intercepted for the third lime and this one ..as returned 45 \,jrds tor a ouchd,-.' n to finish oft the scoring at 42-14 Tajlor Counti has a week off it' heal and w,,:,rk out the mitakes that ha.e cos..t them in [hrce strawiht h...es before ho:stir Verrlin in their first home n-ime of the season on Sept. 2 Golfers now 5-0 The Taylor County High golf team ran its record to 5-0 Thursday following a 151-195 win over Lafayette County at a match played at Perry Golf and Country Club. Ryan Hagberg led the way with a 33 followed by Daniel Aman and Nick Allbritton at 39, Josh Leverette with a 40, Glen Hammers with a 43 and Camden Lynn with a 44. The team also beat Lafayette in an Aug. 29 match at Quail Heights Golf Club in Lake City. Leading the Bulldogs were Le\ erette with a 37, Albritton and Hammers with 38s, Hagberg with a 39 and. Lynn and Jonathan Lincoln writh 42s., In a three-way match heldAug. 31, Taylor County defeated Suw annee and Madison. Hagberg fired a 36. Aman 40, Leverette and Allbritton' 42s, Lincoln 48 and Hammers 54. Taylor County was slated to play Suwannee Tuesday in Live Oak. Unbeaten TCMS-returns to action here this Thursday The Taylor County Middle School football team goes back into action this week 'after an open date last week. The Bulldogs. now 2-0 on the season. will host Fort White this Thursday. Kickoff is at p.m. The TCMS defense has continued to shine, posting its second straight shutout in an 18-2 victory over Riversprings Middle School in Wakulla. Wakulla's lone score came on 'a fumbled punt return which the Bulldogs recovered in their own endzone for a 2-point safety. Tony Jackson got.the 'Dogs on the board first, sprinting 60 yards in the first. quarter to put TCMS up 6-0. Bulldog quarterback Lakedrick it's .about time. Mothers have a day. Fathers have a day. Even groundhogs have a day. Isn't it time that kids have their own day too? Woodfaulk hit A.J. Nelson with a 35-yard touchdown pass in the second period to give TCMS a 12- ' 0 advantage at halftime. A little trickery contributed to' the 'Dogs' final score in the third quarter when Nelson caught a' 55- yard halfback pass from Tyler Flowers to end the scoring at 18- 2. Join the celebration! Make time to bring a special child in your life to a Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids event. Saturday, Sept. 16 11:00 am 3:00 pm City Park For more information, call the Boys & Girls Clubs (850) 584-2611 or (850) 838-2471 - I ill I L.J. Blount (17) puts a hit on a runner during recent Taylor County High School football action. Date Opponent Site Time/Result Aug. 18 Pre-Season Classic Home 7:00 p.m. Auq. 25 Chipley Away 7:00 p.m. Sept. 1 Chiles Away 7:00 p.m., Sept. 8 Marianna Away 7:00 p.m. Sept. 22 Vernon Home 7:00 p.m. Sept: 29 Madison Home 7:00 p.m. Oct. 6 East Gadsden Away 7:00 p.m, Oct. 13 Dixie County Away 7:00 p.m. Oct. 20 NFCC Home 7:00 p.m. Oct. 27 Fort White Away 7:00 p.m. Nov. 3 Jefferson County Home 7:00 p.m. Hed oah.rie ari Religion Church dedicates windows Sunday Steinhatchee continues September celebration First United Methodist Church of Steinhatchee would like to invite the community to come and join their September "Celebration of the Lord." The new stained glass windows will be dedicated Sunday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. with a pot luck lunch to follow the service. On Saturday, Sept. 30, a fish fry will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring bluegrass music. Interested in Hebrews? A Precept Upon Precept Bible study of Hebrews began Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 305 Glenridge Road. For further information on joining the Precept study, please call Melody Greene at 584-7619 or Ena Reed at 584-5718. Antioch to honor women Sunday Antioch Missionary Baptist Church's annual Women's Day will be held Sunday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Evangelist Ida Jean Conner (Dumas) of Panama City. Choir rehearsal will be held Friday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Chairwoman Gloria Ratliff or Co- Chairwoman Pearlier Mae Richet at 584-8541. Lakeside plans Homecoming Lakeside Baptist Church, which calls itself "a place to call home," will host its 53rd Homecoming Service on Sunday, Sept. 24, with Lorace Cothron as guest speaker. The church, located on Highway 27 East, will have Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11. The invitation from Pastor Steve Ruff is: "Please come and be with us." The church may be reached at 584-5688. Five night revival a success By B.D. WILLIAMS "0 give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever." -Psalml07 The five-night revival meeting held at Springhill M.B. Church, where Rev. Izell Montgomery Jr. is ...pastor, closed Friday night. The weeklong revival was very spiritual throughout the five nights and the attendance was very good. There were members present from more than 10 different churches On Friday night the St. Stephens M.B. Church of Mt. Celia, where the Rev. Jimmie Brokins is. the "pastor. rendered song services. It was lu1t-tonderful- to ha'.e 'them come dow n to assist their pastor on the closing night of his five nights of preaching at the revival. That showed love for their pastor and church.. Mrs. Ernestine Washington had relatives come from Jacksonville and spend-the day with her and her I husband, Mr. George Washington. SWhile they were here they had a brief visit, with Mrs. B.D. Williams, who enjoyed their visit. Their visit here was enjoyable with family and friends. What an enjoyable afternoon we had at the Mt. Olive M.B. Church entertainment center where we all met Saturday,, Sept.' 9, in the Afternoon to celebrate and honor Mrs. Ella Mae Jones on her 100th birthda.. Just think of God's goodness to you down through the years! Participants in the program included Mrs. Alyce Watkins, the, We are looking for homes and land in Taylor, Madison and Jefferson county areas to sell. If you are thinking of selling, please call for a FREE market analysis. Our team is ready to help. KELLY & KELLY PROPERTIES (850) 223-2370 Rev. Rebecca Fortner, the Rev. Ervin Donaldson Jr., the Rev. Please see page 8 Call me for a FREE Market Analysis NELDA . 4PARKER (850) 843-1823 KELLY & KELLY PROPERTIES A-7 Taco Times September 13, 2006 Blue Creek welcomes new pastor The members of Blue Creek Baptist Church will celebrate the arrival of their new pastor, Adrian Land and family, on Sept. 17 during 11 a.m. services. Dinner will follow in the fellowship hall. Shown from left are: Adrian Ill Pastor Land, Melissa and Arica Land. You are invited -- to join us at the Ash Street Church of Christ's 2nd Annual Ladies Day "Godly Women of All Ages" Saturday, Oct. 7,2006 Registration is at 8:20 a.m. & activities will begin at 8:45 a.m. with lunch to follow at noon. U L Our speakers from Valdosta, Ga., are Melinda Hall, Teri Gill & Ruby Coppage This will be a fun day filled with great presentations, fellowship, food and fun! Children are welcome. Questions? Call (850) 584-6155 or (850) 223-3210 J iJ > faster speed for searching and surfing! > toll-free technical support > free professional installation > free activation > up to 7 email addresses and 6mb personal web space * Offer available for a limited time only and subject to change without notice. DSL service not yet available in all areas. New customers only. Other terms and conditions apply. Wire guard fee of $3.95 guarantees free replacement of your modem should you ever need one. 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Red Padgett Road Perry, FL 32348 584-5176 WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?No. 16 JESUS WOULD NOT GLORY IN RELIGIOUS TITLES By Jeff Himmel From my earliest days of preaching the gospel, I've met people now and then who insist on calling me "Reverend" Himmel. That always makes me uncomfortable --no, queasy would be more accurate because Jesus tells us not to do that very thing. My dictionary says "reverend" is an adjective that means "worthy of profound awe and respect." Now, there may be some folks who respect me, but I'm quite sure I do not deserve anyone's "profound awe." Of course, people who call me "Reverend" do it because they think that's what you're supposed to call :'a preacher. But who decided that?: In"older translations of the Bible the word "reverend," appears only once as a description ofGod Himself: "Holy and reverend is his name" (Psalm 111:9). Newer translations render the word "awesome" or "fearful." Such a majestic description of the power of God sounds ridiculous when tacked onto the names of men. What else but human pride could create such a mismatch? Jesus spoke in. strong terms against the kind of attitude that delights in religious titles. He denounced those who gloried in being called "Rabbi," "Father," and "Teacher" (Matthew 23:6-10). The words: themselves were not wrong, but using them as titles of honor most definitely was. (Aren't the terms "Doctor" and "Professor" used in a very similar fashion by preachers today?) Jesus pointed His disciples instead to humility: "But the greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted" (Matthew 23:11-12). Sometimes, scriptural terms such as "elder," "bishop," or "pastor" are abused in the same way. In the New Testament these words are used to describe the men responsible for leading and overseeing a local church (see Acts 20:17,28; 1 Peter 5:1-3f_ Timothy 3:1-7: Titus 1:5-9). They are spiritual job descriptions, not titles of rank. Even a common Christian term like "brother" becomes a title of sorts if we apply it only to certain people, such as evangelists or elders. All true Christians are brothers in Christ, servants of God and of each other (Matthew 23:8 ). Why should I be called "Brother Jeff" and some other member of God's family just be called "Tom?" We are called to follow the Son of God, "who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bondservant" (Philippians 2:6,7). The wearing of high-sounding religious titles is the very opposite of that servant spirit that Jesus demonstrated for us. This article is reprinted online at http://www.bibleweb.com. A-8 TacOTimes September 13, 2006 Obituaries -Geraldine Dykes Gray Ge- aldine Dykes Gray Geraldine "Geri" Dykes Gray, 54g5 d Sept. 7, 2006. -TBor Feb. 6,' 1952, in Jacksonville, she resided 51 years if-tJaeksonville and moved to Stemliatchee three years ago. She %worked in bookkeeping and clccopniting for .25 years. -Stiuvivors include: her parents, . William and Lucy Dykes; her fiane,. Tommy Lytle; three 4aiaghfers, Lisa Gray, Tia Marshall nd-R7obin Gray; a son, Brandon Gray;; .seven grandchildren; two sisters,, Dianna Lochridge and Arina.McDonald; a brother, Lewis Dyes; and many nieces and nephews. ..She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 2003. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. at Rick Gooding Funeral Home in tross City with the Rev. Bobby Joe-.Hines and Wayne Philmon dffioiating. Family members received friends one hour prior to the'service. SFluneral services were also held Monday at 3 p.m. at Town and CountrN Funeral Home in Jacksonville. lniemient followed at Town and oWomen's D REVIVAL Goithued from page7 Charlie B. Gilmore, Mrs. Bessie Gilfigire, Mr. Robert, Gilmore and IMrs. B.D. 'Wlliams. 'Remarks Werkp-iven by family and friends I T with many gifts and cards. , -IiFaril\ that-came to town for the 10(tli' birthday celebration were from Hartford, Conn., Alexandria, La.. Philadelphia. Pa., Silver Sprigs, Md., Tampa, Gainsville, art-L-auderdale; Lake Monroe, .Cairo- Ga., and Thomasville, Ga. After such a beautiful afternoon of 6onor :and celebration, each one Country Cemetery in Jacksonville. Memorial donations may be made to Haven Hospice of Tri- County, 311 N.E. Ninth St., Chiefland, FL 32626. Rick Gooding Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mary Nell Swain Mrs. Mary Nell Swain, 91, died Sept. 10, 2006, at her home in Perry. Born in Mayo, Mrs. Swain was a daughter of the late Mellous Land and the late Ethel (Breer) Land. She and her husband, Randolph Swain, moved their family from Mayo to Perry in 1941 and became active members of the community. Mr. and Mrs. Swain bought Glendale Dairy in 1943 and operated it as a full dairy until 1951. The couple also owned and operated the D&D Restaurant for about two years, beginning in 1956. This restaurant later became Swain's Restaurant, and was owned by one of their sons, Robert Swain. While living in Everglades City, Mrs. Swain worked -at the Rod & Gun Club where .she. came in contact with film producers and was sometimes used as an extra in films that were shot in the Everglades. She was a member of New Home Baptist Church and in earlier years had taught Sunday School and worked in various other areas of the church. She was also a past member of the Perry Woman's Club and Perry Garden Club. She is described by her family as the sweetest wife, mother and grandmother in the whole world. Her husband, Randolph Swain, and a son, Edward Swain, preceded her in death. Survivors include: four sons, Robert Swain and wife Iris, Sidney lay Sunday departed-wishing Mrs. Jones many more happy returns. The annual Women's Day will observance be held Sunday, Sept. 17. beginning with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.,, and seri'ices ait 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Evangelist Ida Jean Conner (Dumas) of Panama City. Choir rehearsal is Friday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m.. All choir members are welcome" A citywide invitation is extended .through .the service. Come' and help us have a good spiritual time in the Lord. Let us not forget to visit and say a prayer for the sick and shut in. ROOFING SALE! T+.'f Nr-,f V.a-YieIn H-.iOtrftq. * Can be applied cler rusted metil. 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Questions? CalliJim @ 850-371-2004 L. Swain and wife Susan, Jack Swain and wife Patricia, all of Perry, and Clayton Swain and wife Carol of Winter Park; two sisters- in-law, Mattie Harris and Mary Francis Smith, both of Waycross, Ga.; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Family members received friends Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Let a professional help! SHARON CONE ;'" (850) 838-6450 '. KELLY & KELLY PROPERTIES _ U-I Community, Neighbors & Friends... The Taylor County Leadership Council invites you to attend a COMMUNITY FORUM to be held at the Jerkins Center on Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. The focus of this forum is to revisit the listening project began by Taylor County Leadership Council in Janua-y 1997. We will extend the scope of the project from a neighborhood IN project to a total community project. We need your support by attending the forum and listening to the citizens of Taylor County/City of Perry express their views about the directions of our future and the services needed to get us there. tmU - -Be e itMATTERS! ..^.-' '.I '4 I I f I1 ha. :3 .-ul :f ii, the qu.tli', n'oniita.. turirin pp! n in North .Amenrica. including the ip 3 plant Thi ne r .ii l qujlit: ri b iter n.'I ithu jli i the nip.i' T. .',,O s hih i.; i.icd planir I. .ti (NI 1 i m (lic lede 1 in f .eli ..,,n..r ,. ..il I' vehiclee s ith.u get o'er 30i miles per a.illo h 'igh'ka. l hat, .. .e t h- i ..i. ', N.. i .Jan i [' iHul. i ,n .-.. n binh cd * C i ,.tl-i .:jder i hli.:T n r t.iv, l. T..,, ir" ., '.l ? I.-. :, j ,.n the rt....I j.'Lp.- I L-'V ..1.i" ..I P'In ., t.iM 1 [Ih1 lIa.E r IP h',dr,:, c fuel rt eacMI ., IlCi ,\ ill it :tli t b ure 'I alter'.al'.i r po' .t ..'.,.., radtler ;hJ;a ti' nhrJ. FACTS .YOU SHOULD KNOW! F r. r r'L '.;' ,e Jwriit of 1 flrtraAcf swe Me inoports 16,000 US JOOS ARE LOST! ia GM emplo\ and *.upp...n m,:,e than !.li'i,'":ni peopic and their farrulies in the ULS. If ou use the same .' le-i_ T1,.ia ut e- I.. -a. rI', ..i|.l' '., 50 t1 i 1.i people, th,.n GM v.I.i ld emplo. \ er 11.350000 people. The impn-ri wouldd iead ..u to helie'.c the make car-s andt iruks in the US NOT TRUE! They asemble cars from parts made most\ in Japan. Krea and other foreign countures. There is a big difference inassembling vehicless and making. \eht'les. Co'nst'elv. .5'; ol all GM part, u-led to build cars and trucks come from the United States Onl\ a small percentage of par. used to assemble impon cars come from the United States. E\amples: Le\us 3'" U.S. content, Kia -.t.. BMW I 1 and Hyundai only 1%. For e cry one point of m.rktli sh.ie the import, gain. I .il US Il n. are l.st. eMa he \ou know an .American w.ho has lost his or her job w hen a. GM or Ford pl.Int closed Who has the most depend:ile vehiclee .According to ID Pov er and Associ.,ates. GM does, witheight vehicles winning in their segments. That's more than any other manufacturer, including the imports SWhat manufacturers are ,imp ri. .r 'Eer\one e'.cept GM. F.'rd .ind the Chr~sler part of Diamler-Chr.sler What happen. it. lic lilI- .1 .11i. lar,. the imp-rti- make in the IUnied S.tate' The money goes back to Japan. Korea. Germans and other countries., to pa for their health care. education p.rk. and playgrounds, and other things their people use. The United Siale. caurreni1, h a 5 ii ),ihIon :rade deficit each \ear in automobile and parts trade %%ith Japan and Korea alone This is slo\wl. but ItIrel eioding the healthh out of America and ga ing it to Japan, Korca and other countries. Because of this, our children and grandchildren will ha'e a lower quality of life than we enjoy toda%. SWho hans the .ljct nt'., ,.ehi.le, on the road' GMi do-,, b. !ai. with more :afet\ devices including OnStart on more vehicless than any other company. Are GCM indl Ford going ouit of hu-mint"-.' No-at lea.i ecerv American shouldd pray the\ aren t. becai.ue it would create financial turmoil around the world, e;peciall\ here in America. Wh, s keeprin, G M and F.-.rd ,tr...nri .. important' Becei..c manl.ictunng ti the basis of anN modern, influential nation. America has il.rc.idy los it. le,.clir, ni, 1 J,'...i ta',tll intlus.tr iriitiuic indi.i.t. ni.t ,it l s steel indusu.r and many others. Automobile and auto parts nianula.Lturine I theI l-t irniiir min.t-r.ii l.ft PluN d0int a national crisis like World War iI. GM s and Ford's manufacturing plant, c'. on t n.'T '.I f ip, rl-pl\ o0 11 itilli \ i flnh equIpn ,titl 10 ii Lhe ,tar Why 'htild you buy ev. Amenerin Ljrs. p irucular-l' GM, ''ersus the imports? 1. GM's quality is as good as or better than the imports. 5. You \\ill help-keep more jobs inl .Anenca. 2. GM's gas mileage is better. 6. Profits from new Amriencan vehicles \\ dl help provide snore 3. GM's dependability is better, sen-ices for American Citizens and help keep Amedrca strong. 4. You VilU help lo%,er our trade deficit. 7. BECAUSEIT MATTERS! -V :-_ -.We'd sure like you to buy a GM car or turckfrom Thomas Chevrolet. Help support America--BECAUSE IT MATTERS. Sincerely, Thomas Chevrolet-Buick-Pointiac, Inc. STHOMASCHEVROLET BUICK* OLDS PONTIAC, INC. 2128 Hwy.19S. Perry, F. 584-6221 1-800-711-3379- G~aDanAN REOIfO , '~~' - 0 1 vs IMPORO~TS, Community B-1 Taco Times September 13, 2006W k~i _______ -..-,~ .,'-~ TI -still beds 27,-. the "Fort TI Sbeds $35TI .. ..Flor, pro Tg ,, Pride.of Taylor' 14,,a The0O6-07idelofCTaylor"STC aylor. 14,T the T ylor C i"Schol (TCHS) "Pride of.Taylor" Marching'Band keeps the stands rocking during. Bulldog football games. Joining 21, them he f eld a.re-TCH pre(tts and flag corps. All are pictured, above:- (front row, left to right) Martine Brown, Korie Wilson, Drew Whitfield, Kacy Gipson, Alekis Morga3.tin Higgs and Ashley Scott; (second row, left to right), Ashley Batten, Christin Stryker, Leslie Nix, Mary Curran, Megan St Triestram, Herrneisha Waddeli; Ashley Browning and Jamie Warf; (third row, left to right) Rachel Hearsfield, Lee Commander. Raymond Wilson, an Lauren Clover, Jennifer Coxwell, Joseph Callaway, Charles Willis, Jon Anderson and Kelsey Johnson; (fourth row, left to right) Beth Southerland, any Dustin Logan, Dylan Deming, Teddrick Bailey, Clark Deming, EJ Cobb, Max Stephens and Magan Bowden; (fifth row, left to right) Andrea Lundy, t(87 Kendrick Neal, Zachary Wiggins, Tiffany Ragans and Nikki Nelms; (sixth row) Stephanie Handley, Suzan Trujillo, Natalie Ricketson and Megan Durden; and (seventh row, left to right).Amanda Flores, Brett Wilson, Jason Schmauch, Jesika Curry and Heather Hays. also ,- .. .. -. cont Viol atrina devastation rememb leady o race? he Florida Forest Festival is looking for teams to enter s in the bed race Friday, Oct. at 6 p.m. long with prizes for first, nd and third, awards will be n' to teams for the most tive bed, the most entertaining the bed best in keeping with festival theme, which is rests for Us.", he entry fee for the bed race is ; teams must supply their own s. he bed race is just one of the .y festival events throughout ober, beginning Oct. 7 with the ida Forest Festival Junior Miss gram. .he Little King and Queen meant takes place Saturday, Oct. and the Kids Parade on. Oct. all leading to the "big day," irday, Oct. 28. you would like to be part of of these events, please. contact festival office at 584-TREE 33). sponsorship opportunities are available and needed. To ribute, call Chairman Mark .a at 584-5513. ered *. ^' K. r -ifia-." forrfier U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Sw immer Jerry Hoover recounted his experiences in the days following the deadly storm to Jones retires after 30 years of service Perrn native C\V04 E\cell Jones, the son of Irene and Excell Powe. retired from the U.S. Coast Guard Aug. 4, after serving more than 30 ears on actie duty. Jones graduated from Ta\lor Count\ High School \\tth the bicentenmnal class of 1976. During his career he \,as i H stationed in the follow ing 1 locanons: Trainig Center Cape Ma\. Cape Ma\. N.J.; Cutter Tamaroa. Governors Island N.Y: Training Center Petaluma, - Petaluma Calif.: Radio Station San Juan. San Juan. Puerto Rico: Communication Station Honolulu. Please see page 3 Excell Jones the Perry Rotary Club. While many people fled the approaching hurricane, Hoover said, some 50,000 people stayed. "They were not the usual type of people face," he said. "Usually we're rescuing boaters." After the levies broke in New Orleans, La., thousands of people became trapped in their attics by the rising % after The Coas.t Guard. Hoo\er said. \\as able to a oid the confusion that plagued much of the response to the siornm because "~eC don't hae to \wait for permission. "We just go and do our thin " In the Ilo and one-hallf weeks lollo\,rin Ihe storm. the Coast Guard rescued 33.000 people. ''That's seen Nears of rescues in t\o %\eeks," he added. Hooter recounted one of hi' niore challenging rescue-s lich began \,.hen a \%oni.in flagged them from a second-tor \\ indo\, "1 \as lowered down-and I \tent through the \indo\w. Inside \ Please see page 8 (Lefl to right) Jerry Hoover. his wife Brianne and Rotarian Garrett Knight. :0, 75 t'ft CIVIC GROUPS AARP: last Wed., 10 a.m. at AMVETS Post #20 building (2499 Woods Creek Road).:: Civil Air Patrol (CAP): second : and fourlh Mon., 7 p.m., main hangar at the Perry/Foley Airport. Kiwanis Club: Wednesdays, noon, Joyce's Main Street Cafe. ,: MainStreet Perry: first Monday of each: month, Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce at noon. NAACP: first Sunday, 5 p.m., at Jerkins Community Center. Optimist Club: Thurs., noon at Joyce's Main Street Cafe. Perry Garden Club: third Wednesday; 10 a.m. Perry Elks Lodge: second, third and fourth Tuesday, 8 p.m. Perry Lodge 123, F&AM: first and third 'Monday Dights, 7:30 p.m. Perry Lodge #187: first and third Wed., 7 p.m., Masonic Hall. Perry Masonic Lodge 123: meets first and third Monday nights, 7:30 p.m. Perry Shrine Club: fourth Thurs.;. 7 p.m. (club house on Courtney'Road). Perry Woman's Club: second Wed., noon (Sept. to May; subject to change). Rotary Club: Tues., noon at Joyce's Main Street Cafe. Taylor County Leadership Council: second and fourth Friday, 7 p.m., Jerkins Community Center. Vogue XIII: first Mon., 7:30 p.m. Call 584- 2404. Airport Advisory Committee: lourlh Tuesday, 12 noon, Perry-Foley Airport. Chamber of Commerce: second Thurs., 8 a.m., chamber board room. City Council: second and fourth 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 South' Jefferson Street. Planning Board: first Thurs., 6 p.m. SCourthouse annex (old post office). , Social Security: representatives, second Tues., 8:30 a.m. to noon, courthouse annex. : Taylor County Construction License Board Meeting: third Fri., 2 p.m., courthouse annex. . Taylor County Development Authority: .second Mon., noon, at Capital City Bank. Taylor County School Board: first and third Tues., 7 p.m. ; Taylor Coastal Water and Sewer: fourth Tuesday at 18820 Beach Road, 5:30 p.m. Tourism Development Council: second Wed. 5 p.m., at Chamber of Commerce. INTERESTS Business Nejt or International (B.N.I): every :ulBday, 7.'~-9 am., Joyce's Main Street Cafe. Visitors welcome. Diabetes classes every Tuesday, 2 p.m., Doctors' Memorial Hospital. FAMU Alumni Chapter: second Monday, 7 p.m., Jerkins Community Center. Florida Forest Festival Board of Directors: first Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce. Call 584-TREE (8733). Girl Scouts Service Unit: first Tuesday, 7 p.m., Scout Hut. Historical Society: open Thursday afternoons, 1-5 p.m. Home Educators League of Perry (HELP): second Tues., 1:30 p.m., Forest Capital Hall. Call 584-8553 or 584-9207. La Leche League International: second Wed., 10:30 a.m., Taylor County Public Library. Miles of Smiles Clown Alley: first Thursday, 7 p.m., at 901 North Calhoun St. Mothers of Pre-Schoolers: first and third Friday. Call 584-3826. Muskogee Creek Indian Nation: second and fourth Sat., 7 p.m.Tribal grounds, Lyman Hendry Road. Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe: first Saturday, Oak Hill Village on Woods Creek Road. National Wild Turkey .Federation (Yellow Pine Drummers): holds open- monthly meeting on first Thursday, Golden Corral, 7 p.m. Call 584-9185. Republican Party of Taylor County: second Thursday of every month at 315 N. Quincy Street. Taylor Coastal 'Communities Association: second Tuesday, 7 p.m., at the district building on Beach .Road. Taylor County Democratic Party: every Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce. Taylor Adult Program (TAP): Thursdays, 10 a.m., 502 N. Center Street. 223-0393. Taylor County Amateur Radio Club: first Monday, 7 p.m., Division of Forestry office, 618 Plantation Road. Taylor County Habitat for Humanity, Inc.: board meeting, second Tues., 5:30 p.m., Room 208, Capital City Bank. Taylor County Historical Society: third 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: second 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: second Thurs., 7 p.m., Forest Capital Hall. Taylor Residents United for the Environment (TRUE): first Tuesday, 7 p.m., at Hampton Inn. . Alcoholics 'Anonymous meetings are held Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (closed), 8 p.m., at Heritage House on Washington Street, across from public library;. another AA group meets Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays at Serenity House, located at 1260 Hwy. 98 West, across from the BP station/at 8 p.m. Alzheimer's Support Group for Caregivers: every second Tuesday, at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Big Bend Hospice Advisory Council: no scheduled meetings in the month of July; meetings resume Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. Healthy Start Coalition: fourth Mon., 9 a.m., Taylor County School District Administrative Office Complex. Narcotics Anonymous: every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at noon. All meetings are held at the St. James Episcopal Church library located at 1100 West Green Street in Perry I SHARE distribution: fourth Sat., 9 a.m., at First United Methodist Church. The Way: Christ-centered recovery group, meets on Fridays at 7 p.m. at Serenity House on Hwy. 98 W., across from BP Station. Open to alcoholics, addicts, family members and friends. AMVETS Post 20 and AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary: third Tuesday, 7 p.m., at 2499 Woods Creek Road. American Legion Post #291: second Saturday, 10 a.m. American Legion Post #96: first Tuesday, 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, Center Street. American Legion, Steinhatchee Post 291: fourth Tuesday, 8 p.m. Sons of AMVETS: second Tuesday, 7 p.m., AMVETS post, located at 2499 Woods Creek Road. Sons of Confederate Veterans: fourth Thursday at VFW Post on Center Street, 7 p.m. For information, please call 584-5346. VFW Post #9225: second Tues., 7 p.m. (American Legion building). Add to the calendar listing by calling (850) 584-5513 or e-mail: newsdesk@perrynewspapers.com. i , - '''~ L:,,,,',* ..,. By MARK VIOLA Staff writer As America focused on the one- year anniversary of Hurricane ;.muni a en a NOR"= krIf --, vi -, I-X. - Editorial B-2 Taco Times September 13, 2006: Gold Wingers thank community Dear Editor: My husband and I were in Perry Aug. 31 Sept. 3 for the Gold Wing Road Riders Association Region A Rally. We had a wonderful time and wanted to thank the citizens of Perry for their warm hospitality. We had several people stop us to tell us how happy they were to have us there. I was so impressed at the block party Friday night, truly the highlight of our weekend! It's just as you would see on TV, most of the town showing up, kids dancing in the street right along with the older folks everyone just having a fun time. It was great. Your community treated us like we were part of the Perry family. We look forward to next year and another block party (only next year we will have all the lights on our bike and will be part of that - parade too). Again, thank you so very much for your warm, Southern hospitality. : - Ray and Lynn Roberts Newnan, Ga. Midweek Muddle o .4- o4 - bdwat% ~t f i mI Letters to the Editor Writer objects to age a ata . used in health impact study Editor's Note: The Aug. 9 editorial, in question was completed prior to the Aug. 7 county commission meeting. Dear Editor: Your, editorial in the Times dated Aug. 9, is obviously aimed at my presentation to the county commissioners at their Aug. 7 meeting. Although I appreciate being chosen for your editorial I believe you have missed the point. 1. The data is old--1990 and 2000 or 2002 data does not reflect the county as it is today, nor as it will be in 6-10 years 2. The data was obtained from the web site Florida Charts--a web site anyone can access and in a matter of minutes see what is being sold to the county with a $30,000 price tag. You can get it free. Anyone with a little computer knowledge, and a 'bif of wordsmithing can do the same. What counties do you want to compare? It can be done, very easily.' :3. Healthy Development did not make the 500 Taylor County calls. 2002 Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance Telephone Survey conducted -by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Epidemiology made them. Overall, 34,551 adults were randomly selected and interviewed for the survey; about 500. adults were surveyed.in each county. 4. The data is a\good tool for improving the schools; if you want to use four-year-old statistics. They slipped from the 17th lowest in the state in 1990 to the 16th lowest in the state in 2000. Where are they today? This was not, shown. Did Healthy Development take the time. and initiative to contact the school system to determine its state standing today? How can you project what will be good for the county in the next six years if you don't use current data? 5. The data source for high school graduates over 25 is obtained from the US Census Bureau; populations for denominators are from. the US Census. 6. The health of the county is based on 2002 data, and yes we have smokers. The data presented did not mention those that quit smoking (56.6%) in the last 12 months. Our quitters exceed the state average of 55.3%. 7. For the population 30 and over, our obesity rate is higher than state averages, 30.4% for the county and 22.3% for the state: However, there are very wealthy counties in the state where the over- 30 population can afford to go to gyms. The 25-30 groups when surveyed for overweight are 35.0% for the county and 35.1 % for the state. Obviously ._,omeihing is '- Please see page 4, Economic council draws ire Dear Editor, I know many :of you in Taylor County have heard of the Taco# mTi es Wednesday, September 13, 2006 123 S. Jefferson Street P.O. Box 888 Perry, Florida (850) 584-5513 DONALD D. LINCOLN Publisher DEBBIE CARLTON SUSAN H. LINCOLN Business Manager Managing Editor ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI CAROLYN DuBOSE Staff Writer/Advertising Sales Advertising Director CHARLES R. SADLER LIBBY DENMARK Staff Writer Graphic Arts 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 Street, 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 TACO TIMES, P.O. Box 888, Perry, FL 32348. The Taco Times welcomes Letters to the Editor reflecting responsible opinions and views on the news. Please submit letters by Monday at 5 p.m. The Taco Times reserves the right to refuse publication of letters which are libelous or irre- sponsible. Name may be withheld if circumstances so require, but all letters sub- mitted should be signed by the writer and accompaniedby a phone number for verification. We look forward to hearing from you! Our address is Perry, Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 888, Perry, Florida 32348. e-mail: newsdesk@perrynewspapers.cjm Member Perry/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. ,='r Suwannee River Economic Council that helps low income families with paying for electric bills and gas bills. How many of you' have tried to get help, or at leant tried to get an answer on the phone? Well that is what happened to me. I had, contacted them on a Tuesday and she informed me she only had funds for people that had a disconnect notice and for me to call back when I got mine to see if she still had funds. When I got it that's what I did. I called every 20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and left four messages. Nobody returned my calls to let me know whether they even had funds or not. I thought it was very rude and inconsiderate that she didn't even have the courtesy to pick up the phone and call me back., This is not the first time this has happened. On one occasion, she told me to call her in August to make an appointment, and when I called she had already booked her appointments for August. I don't expect anything to change, I just wanted the people of Taylor County that they are not alone. Maybe one day we will get someone in there that cares about us instead of picking and choosing who the funds go to. Sincerely, Ron Fernsler We might as well fish By SUSAN H. LINCOLN I needed a day on the Gulf of Mexico in the hours before anybody sees' our flares?!?" worst way. Finally, I was getting their attention. They Thus on Labor Day, 2006, we eased the stopped fishing and began eating. I sat boat out of its shed to admire its new trailer, there and looked as if I might die of fear., The trailer is shiny; its lights work; the PVC "We can still see land," the husband said. guides look official and -competent. It "There's the bird rack," the son said. seemed that all was well, at least in that "We can see it but we can't get to it," I corner of my world. reminded, as.,miles separated us from both. With. picnic and poles in hand, we glided "We're driftirig in the right direction," the down'the road toward Dekle:,Beach. The sky husband noted and I always find his eternal was clear. The sun was bright. The trailer optimism incredibly irritating. was following obediently. Yes, all was right I looked around and couldn't recall ever with the world. seeing fewer boats on the. water. There was The launching was easy.', We waved at one between us and land, and one near friends as we entered the wide and China, but everybody else was in front of the welcoming Gulf of Mexico through the Dekle t.v. set with hot wings and dip. Beach channel. We tried to make a sail with a beach towel, The bait fish were abundant as we but Robinson Crusoe laughed out loud and, anchored for this task. Soon, we cranked we heard him. Then the boys jumped, again and were zooming across the water in overboard and tried to push the boat with search of Spanish Mackerel. the current, but we were in 10 feet of water. Instead, we found a Florida Fish and After 30 minutes, they were both exhausted Wildlife Conservation Commission officer, and defeated, though we were 50 yards Yes, we have life vests--one, two, three. closer to the bird rack. Yes, we have flares---one, two,, three. Yes, we Porpoises circled us and- we considered Shave a fire extinguisher.-, Yes, we will have a lassoing one with a sk rope., "So we, can.go good time, for all is right \%ith the world. to jail when we get rescued?" the husband Right? wondered aloud. "There are not many people out today," I "Where's a game and fish officer when you said to the officer, eyeing just a few boats on need one?" he then said rhetorically, and the horizon., instructed me, "Get that whistle out and see "Yeah, most have headed home by this if you can get anybody's attention." time and it's just locals now. ,Plus there's the I knew nobody in. China would hear, so I FSU-Miami game tonight," he reminded. directed my bugling to the boat in proximity The boys refer to Spotty Bottom as if it to the bird rack. I blew the whistle so long were a place on the map, and I overheard the,- and hard that I thought I might pass out. "I . discussion about pulling anchor and heading haven't felt this light-headed since I blew up toward it. There's sun most any'khere they balloons for', his birthday party," I said, fish, so I didn't much care what they called.it. pointing to the son. But I did raise m) head from the beach The sun was hot and unforgiving, as the towel when the next sound.I heard was the husband attached the scallop flag to our zzzhhhuttt of a battery which doesn't want largest fishing' rod. to be bothered. "If we can get to the bird rack, we can get a "What was that?" I asked with alarm. -:tow," he said. Neither of the men said anything; they just" The boys jumped in the water again to looked at one another. push and tug, while I stood on the bow of the The husband tried the ignition again. boat and fulfilled a dream I never had of Zzzhhhuttt. Zzzhhhuttt. being on the flag team. I waved that scallop The son turned so that I couldn't make eye flag like I was a part of FAMU's -Marching contact with him. 100. Up andidown, side to side, I waved with The husband scrambled to check battery, flare and style. connections and wires. r I Nobody anywhere cared. Like an owl, I looked all around me--all 360 "Blow the whistle again, if you can," the degrees around me, All I could see was the husband said.from below, as he and the son horizon. were "taking wn water." Zzzzhhhuttt. Zzzhhhuttt. I regregret that none of you (and I repeat, They both shook their heads and stared none of you) were on the water that day to intermittently at the bottom of the boat. see my show: I shook and shimmied, "Well, we might as well fish," said the son. furiously waved that flag and blew that "Fish?!" I shot back. "Do you know how whistle until....finally....from somewhere near quickly' thunderstorms come up on this Australia there came a boat--a fine boat Gulf? Do you think.I want to be a sitting belonging to a family from Valdosta, Ga. duck out here when that happens?" "You got him," said the husband, gurgling '"Well, we'll turn off everything--the aerator, with relief. the radio, the depth finder---and let the God bless the Lee Cothron family, just battery rest for a few minutes," said the down for a day of boating. husband, "and then it will probably have This man gave us a battery, because he had enough juice to crank." five. Yes, five batteries travel on his boat. "So he's right," he added, shrugging his He he also takes 1200 feet of rope with him. . shoulders and gesturing toward the son. "We And every size of wingnut ever made in his might as well fish." perfect equipped toolbox. I had taken great pains to fix a memorable, He trusted us 'with one of his batteries picnic lunch, but it all tasted like kelp to me which allowed us to wrest our vessel from as I wondered how many hours we would be the water and meet him at the public boat drifting at sea. ramp at Keaton Beach to return his battery "Tell me the radio works," I said to the and lavish praise on his rescue efforts. husband. Heading home, with two aspirin in one "The radio works," the husband said. hand and caffeine in the other, I decided that "But if the battery..." the son interjected, a new boat tri-iler is a wonderful thing to and the husband shot a look at him which own. It's shiny; all the lights work; and the silenced his sentence. PVC guides look competent. But it doesn't I finished the sentence for him: "If the matter one sea-scintilla if the dang boat battery doesn't work, the radio doesn't doesn't crank. either, does it?" I also made plans for my next Labor Day Reluctantly, the husband shook his head in celebration: I'm going boating with someone agreement. who has five batteries onboard, a back-up "Well, a whole lotta good a radio does you radio and 1200 feet of rope. if it doesn't work when your battery goes Plus, a cook with credentials and her dead," I said. paramedic husband. "Can we shoot those flares?" I asked. And, oh yeah, a Navy Seal. "You can't see them in the daylight," the We'll have a good time. son answered. Then, perhaps, all will be right with the "So we have to be out here another six world. I I I IL LI ~I 410% a And the winner is... iEldon Hill Jr. was the .winner of a custom-fit dog: box, raffled as a fund-raiser for liver transplant recipient Callie Blanton. The two-year-old is currently taking 13 different medications and continues to face 'medical challenges related t6 her condition. She is pictured"above, after drawing the winning raffle ticket. During Coast Guard service Jones state. ned in Guam, Puerto Rico JONES Continued from page 1 Honolulu, Hawaii; Communication Station- San Juan, San Juan; Air Station, Sacramento, Sacramento, Calif.; Communication Station Guam, Dededo, Guam; Cutter Morgenthau, Alameda, Calif.; GCe ir" fiAtr f&' ;S action LrtIk-e.' San TJuan; Seventh Coast Guard. District office, Miami; Greater 21 Antilles Section office, San Juan; and, Deepwater Program office, Arlington, Va. .JTone' is married to the former 1Maria de Los Angeles Llanos Flores from Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. I'They have two children, Aridre 'Excell, 15, and Melia Aneljc. S. T HP- ti fa 6T, ae Aflexandria, \a., but visits Perry frequently .. - .h Fal Break SALE! Big fall savings are piling up at your, Perry Sherwin-Willia' store! Stop by and rake in quality products, excellent service and unmatched expertise. Setmbr1 5t & 6t 'Oly SSa wvgs are onlirstprice. 1 m Dana Markey, Mgr. & James Nettles, Asst. Mgr. PERRY 2044 S. Jefferson Street 850-584-6514 Ask How. Ask Now. Ask Sherwin-Willamst' sherwin-williams.com B-3 Taco Times September 13, 2006 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE TAYLOR COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY THE PLANNING BOARD OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, SERVING ALSO AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Sections 163.3161 through 163.3215, Florida Statutes, and the Taylor County Land Development Code, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Code, objections, recommendations and comments concerning amendments, as described below, will be heard by the Planning Board of Taylor County, Florida, serving also as the Local Planning Agency of Taylor County, Florida, at public hearings on October 5, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters can be heard, in the County Commission Meeting Room, Administrative Complex located at 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida. The Planning Board is conducting these public hearings in order to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners concerning approval or denial of the amendments, as described below. (1) CPA 05-5, an application by Mike Lawson, as agents for Buckeye Florida, L.P. and Foley Timber and Land Company to amend the Future Land Use Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan changing the future land use classification from Agriculture-1 (AG-1, 1 dwelling unit per 20 acres ) and Agriculture-2 (AG-2, 1 dwelling unit per 10 acres) to Electric Power Generating Facility-2 (EPGF-2) which allows solid fuel (i.e. coal powered) power plants with more than 50 permanent employees for property described, as follows: A parcel of land lying in Sections 35 and 36, Township 4 South, Range 8 East, and Sections 30, 31 and 32, Township 4 South, Range 9 East, and Sections 5 and 6, Township 5 South, Range 9 East, and Sections 1 and 2, Township 5 South, Range 8 East, Taylor County, Florida, being more particularly described, as follows: Commence at the Southwest comer of said Section 35, Township 4 South, Range 8 East, and run thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 19 seconds East, along the South line of said Section 35, a distance of 1628.20.feet to the Southeasterly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 27 (State Road 20); thence continue North 89 degrees 20 minutes 19 seconds East, along said South line, a distance of 1,029.57 feet; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 33 seconds East, along said South line, a distance of 1,224.23 feet to the Westerly bank of the Fenholloway River and the Point of Beginning of the herein described parcel; thence following said Westerly bank of the Fenholloway River through the next four chord bearing and distances; (1) North 21 degrees 59 minutes 41 seconds West, 347.86 feet; North 14 degrees 33 minutes 40 seconds West 453.52 feet; (3) North 06 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds West 751.51 feet; (4) North 30 degrees 35 minutes 59 seconds West 661.52 feet to said Southeasterly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 27 (State Road 20); said point being on a curve concave to the Southeast, having a radius of 5,669.73 feet, a central angle of 9 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds, and an arc length of 955.87 feet; thence Northeasterly along the.arc of said curve through a chord bearing and distance of North 48 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East 954.74 feet to the end of said curve; thence South 36 degrees 44 minutes 43 seconds East, along said right-of-way line, a distance of 71.70 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the Southeast, having a radius of 6,765.56 feet, a centralangle of 15 degrees 33 minutes 30 seconds, and an arc length of 1837.13 feet; thence Northeasterly along the arc of said curve through a chord bearing and distance of North 60 degrees 59 minutes 14 seconds East 1,831.49 feet to the end of said curve; thence North 68 degrees 45 minutes 08 seconds East, along said right-of-way line, a distance of 1921.37 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the South, having a radius of 5,597.65 feet, a central angle of 13 degrees 00 minutes 05 seconds, and an ar. length of 1,270.19 feet; thence Northeasterly along the arcof said curve through a chord bearing and distance of North 75 degrees 15 minutes 38 seconds East 1,267.47 feet to the end of said curve; thence North 81 degrees 44 minutes 47 seconds East, along said right-of-way line, a distance of 7,430.42 feet to the East line of said Section 30; thence departing said right-of-way line, South 00 degrees 13 minutes 07 seconds West, along said East line, a distance of 158.60 feet to the Northwest corner of said Section 32; thence North 89 degrees 33 minutes 13 seconds East, along the North line of said Section 32, a distance of 560.70 feet to a point on a curve concave to the Northeast, having a radius of 229.42 feet, a central angle of 64 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds, and an arc length of 260.12; thence Southeasterly along the arc of said curve through a chord bearing and distance of South 32 degrees.55 minutes 38 seconds East, 246.41 feet to the end of said curve; thence South 65 degrees 34 minutes 29 seconds East, a distance of 158.08 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the Southwest, having a radius of 110.00, a central angle of 57 degrees 38 minutes 21 seconds, and an arc length of 110.66 feet; thence Southeasterly along the arc of said curve through a chord bearing .and distance of South 36 degrees 35 minutes 19 seconds East, 106.05 feet to the end of.'said curve and the beginning of a curve concave Northeasterly, having a radius of 1,095.00 feet, a central angle of 31 degrees 27 minutes 05 seconds, and an arc length of 60 1.08 feet. thence Southeasterly along the arc of said curve through a chord bearing and distance of South 23 degrees 29 minutes 41 seconds East 593.56 feet to the:end of said curve; thence South 39 degrees 13 minutes 13 seconds East 1,226.10 feet; thence South 32 degrees 01 minutes 05 seconds East 401.09 feet to the beginning of a'curve concave to the Southwest, having a radius of 808.08 feet, a central angle of 41 degrees 03 minutes 38 seconds, and an arc length of 579.11 feet; thence Southerly along the arc of said curve through a chord bearing and distance of South 11 degrees 29 minutes 16 seconds East 566.79 feet to the end of said curve; thence South 09 degrees 02 minutes 33 seconds West, a distance of 515.53 feet to the beginning of a curve concave Northwesterly, having a radius of 527.25 feet, a central angle of 53 degrees 34 minutes 37 seconds, and ap arc length of 493.03 feet; thence Southwesterly along the arce of said curve through a chord bearing and distance of South 35 degrees 49 minutes 52 seconds West, 475.26 feet to the end of said curve; thence South 62 degrees 37 minutes 10, seconds West, a distance of 647.35 feet to the East line of the West 1/4 pf Section 32; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds West, a distance of 1339.80 feet to the Southeast comer of said West 1/4; said point being the Northeast corner of the West 1/4 of said Section 5; thence South 00 degrees 32 minutes 46 seconds East, along the East line of said West 1/4, a distance of 2,655.38 feet; thence South 00 degrees 43 minutes 48 seconds East, a distance of 2,656.56 feet to the Southeast corner of said West 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds West, along the South line of said Section 5, a distance of 1,341.55 feet to the Southwest comer of said Section 5; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 50 seconds East, along the West line of said Section 5, a distance of 275.92 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds West, . along said West line, a distance of 724.28 feet; thence South 88 degrees 51 minutes 43 seconds West, a distance of 5,316.14 feet to a point on the West line of,said Section 6; thence South 88 degrees 45 minutes 23 seconds West, a distance of 1,378.02 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 25 seconds East, a distance of 700.15 feet; thence South 88 degrees 45 minutes 17 seconds West, a distance of 1,262.25 feet; thence South 88 degrees'21 minutes 42 seconds West, a distance of 2,626.54 feet to a point on the West line of said Section 1; thence South 00 degrees 39 minutes 23 seconds East, along said West line, a distance of 300.04 feet to the Southeast corner of said Section 2; thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 35 seconds West, along the South line of said'Section 2, a distance of 2,766.35 to the East right-of-way line of a 60-foot trail road right-of-way; thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East, along said East right-of-way line, a distance of 110.03 feet; thence North 03 degrees 29 minutes 17 seconds West, along said East right-of-way line, a distance or 446.63 feet; thence North 11 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds West, along said East right-of-way line, a distance of 317.92 feet; thence North 20 degrees 29 minutes 42 seconds West, along said East right-of-way line, a distance of 168.58 feet; thence North 04 degrees 13 minutes 20 seconds East, along said East right-of-way line, a distance of 701.78 feet; thence North 09 degrees 39 minutes 11 seconds West, along said East right-of-way line, a distance of 268.20 feet to the Southerly right-of-way line of State Road S-356; thence North 68 degrees 05 minutes 06 seconds East, along said Southerly right-of-way line, a distance of 196.83 feet; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 54. seconds East, along said Southerly right-of-way line, a distance of 52.65 feet; thence North 01 degrees 35 minutes 06 seconds East, along the Easterly right-of-way line of said State Road S-356, a distance of 80.00 feet; said point being on a curve concave to the Northeast, having a radius of 50.00 feet, a central angle of 68 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds, and an arc length of 59.54 feet; thence Northwesterly along the arc of said curve through a chord bearing and distance of North 54 degrees ,17 minutes 54 seconds d \'est 56 19r feet t t'e 'ind''6 said curve; fth'ce Noith' 210 deree- Iit mirutes 54"; second. West, along 'aid EasterI right-of-Way'line, a" distance of 105.53 feet to said Wesierl\ bank of the Fenholloway River; thence following said Westerly bank of the Fenholloway River through the next seventeen chord bearing and distances; (1) South 75 degrees 09 ininutes 19 seconds East 30.24 feet; (2) North 68 degrees 28 minutes 08 seconds East 86.42 feet;,(3)North 84 degrees 05 minutes 49 seconds East 185.02 feet; (4) North 64 degrees 44 minutes 08 seconds East 267.03 feet; (5) North 04 degrees 08 minutes 15 seconds East 286.43 feet; (6) North 39 degrees 13 minutes 21 seconds East 275.17 feet; (7) North 46 degrees 14 minutes 55 seconds East 252.02 feet; (8) North 55 degrees 18 minutes 50 seconds East 222.79 feet; (9) North 28 degrees 07 minutes 35 seconds West 222.03 feet; (10) North 38 degrees 13 minutes 46 seconds East 403.06 feet; (11) North 09 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds East 267.79 feet; (12) North 11 degrees 48 minutes 31 seconds West 171.65 feet; (13) North 52 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds East 303.19 feet; (14) North 44 degrees 37 minutes 20 seconds West 327.60 feet; (15) North 25 degrees 29 minutes 08 seconds West 246.67,feet; (16) North 20 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West 314.91 feet; (17) North 35 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds East 357.53 feet to close on said Point of Beginning. Containing 2,996.84 acres, more or less. (2) CPA 06-1, an application by Mike Lawson as agent fqr, the Jacksonville Electric Authority, the Florida Municipal Power Agency, Reedy Creek Improvement District, and the City of Tallahassee, amending the Objectives and Policies for both Urban Development Areas and Rural Areas of the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan by adding two new land use categories, Electric Power Generating Facility-1 (EPGF-1) which accommodates simple cycle and natural gas combined-cycle power plants with less than 50 employees and related processing, storage, office and manufacturing uses not directly related with the production of electricity as well as schools teaching industrial arts curricula and by adding Electric Power Generating Facility-2 (EPGF-2) which accommodates solid fuel (i.e. coal-powered) power plants with,more than 50 employees and related processing, storage, office and manufacturing uses not directly related with S the production of electricity as well as schools teaching industrial arts curricula. (3) CPA 06-2, an application by the Board of County Commissioners, amending the Objectives and Policies for both Urban Development Areas and Rural Areas of the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan specifically amending Policy 1.3.2 by adding two new land use categories, a Public land use category, which provides for educational, recreational, institutional, conservation and public service/utilities; and an Aviation Related Commercial land use category which allows industrial, commercial, institutional, office related to aviation as well as government another public uses and essential services. (4) CPA 063, an application b. Glenn Senter and Mike Taylor, to. amend the'Future Land Use Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan changing the future land use classification from AGRICULTURE RURAL RESIDENTIAL (1 dwelling, unit per 5 acres) to MIXED USE-URBAN DEVELOPMENT (2 to 20 dwelling units per acre as provided for in Policy 1.1.2 of the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan) for property described, as follows: A parcel of land lying within Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 7 East, Taylor County, Florida. Being more particularly described, as follows: Commence at the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 3; thence South 88045'36" West 1,306.13 feet; thence South 00024'30" East 666.43 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 00024'30" East 666.42 feet; thence South 8852'28" West 1,344.66 feet; thence North 01017'12" West 333.18 feet; thence South 8852'28" West 715.78 feet to the East right-of-way of County Road 361; thence North 34'50'50" East, along East right of way line of said County Road 361 a distance of 74.14 feet; thence North 8852'2," East755.16 feet; thence North 01017'12" West 302.16 feet; thence North 88049'42" East 1,270.04 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 21.00 acres, more or less. . (5) CPA 06-4, an application by Oscar M. Howard, m, as agents for Powell Hammock Venture, LLC, to amend the Future Land Use Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan changing the future land use classification from AGRICULTURE-2 (AG-2) (1 dwelling unit per 10 acres as provided for in Policy 1.3.2 of the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan) to WATER ORIENTED COMMERCE for property described, as follows: A parcel of land lying within Sections 9 and 16, Township 4 South, Range 4 East, Taylor County, Florida. Being more particularly described, as follows: Commence at the Southwest corner of said Section 9; thence South 89E05'22" East 1,053.69 feet along the South section line of said Section 9 to the Northerly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 98 (State Road 30) and the Point of Beginning; thence South 74E15'45" East 951.94 feet along the Northerly right-of-way line of said U.S. Highway 98 (State Road 30); thence North 15E44'15" East 383.13 feet; thence North 69E09'48" West 929.68 feet to the centerline of the Powell Hammock Road; thence South 37E04'00" West along the centerline of the said Powell Hammock Road, a distance of 500.00 feet to the Northerly right-of-way line of said U.S. Highway 98 (State Road 30); thence South 74E15'33" East along the Northerly right-of-way line of said U.S. Highway 98 (State Road 30), a distance of 155.93 feet to the Point of Beginning. ; : Containing 10.00 acre's, more or less. ' TAYLOR COUNTY CPA 0DI The public hearings may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any continuation of the public hearings shall be announced during the public hearings and that no further notice concerning the matters will be published, unless said continuation exceeds six calender weeks from the date of the above referenced public hearings. At the aforementioned public hearings, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the amendments. Copies of the amendments are available for public inspection at the Building and Planning Department, Administrative Complex, located at 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida, during regular business hours. All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearings,, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings i's made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the. appeal is to be based. Offer valid 9115/106 and 9/16/06. Retail sales only. All savings fe ofr ygular prices. Offer valid at the Perry location only. Exclpdes Color To GoTm* paint samples, COLORTM Fan Docks, bqiraton Exterior Coating, Duratlon Homeh, Illusions SandScapesM and SoftSuede a Fau Finishes. Not responsiplilfori.typbgraphical or artwork error$. Sherwin-Wlllams ' r :'" Il. r., hf10 ur rr., -T.i.n.' p v'i11' 01 rl,'i,'.i C l.'Y T r.,ri-.A i.r,,i 1rr ,.Lc' 3, i I :I !Ff"" B-4 Taco Times September 13, 2006 Letters to the Editor Supporting a study without new data is 'down right foolish' STUDY Continued from page B-2 being done right in this age grouping. Remember this is 2002 data. The health status of adults at their jobs, mostly sitting or standing, is better in Taylor County: 51.5% for our county compared to 62.8% for the state. Our population is projected as overweight, underpaid and lazy--a picture I take objection to. Do you honestly think a pulverized coal power plant will correct all that. is wrong in the county? If the schools, health department and county government took into account the data that is being presented. and made improvements, you would not have to rely on a business telling you what to do. Don't think an industry like TEC will make it "all better." This mistake is not going to go away. with the promise of millions and additional education from TTI and the community college. Schools should: 1. Reinstate PE at all levels. 2. Have classes on the dangers of alcohol and smoking 3. Educate younger children with nutrition classes and exercise classes. If the state can afford Pre- K it can certainly afford to get these youngsters on the right path to fitness, good health and better study habits. Supporting a study that is not going to produce new data is down right foolish. From my stand point I expect nothing from this HIA, as they have already stated they are not going to do impact studies of the toxins from a coal fired plant and Buckeye. Together these plants will make Taylor County the dirtiest county in the state, and probably rank high in the entire country. What an honor! You may think you have the pot o' gold, when all you will have is 'Unhappy citizen' upset at Medicai( Dear Editor: This is coming from a very unhappy citizen in the State of Florida. I have put up with so much since I have been here. So for starters I would like to address Medicaid for the working family. There needs to be some changes made; I have contacted the governor over this and still waiting to hear something back. I work 40-43 hours a week, have two children to take care of and I'm barely making it. I have two health problems, asthma and a heart condition, so I need health insurance. My prescriptions alone cost $600 a month. Because I work, I have a share of cost with Medicaid, which is $1,135 a month. Not a year. Well I had a asthma attack along with heat exhaustion last month and I was taken to the hospital here in Perry. I had to pay out of my pocket the day after to get the medicine I needed and to go see my doctor. Over a year and a half ago, the state did reimburse you for that. I have been informed they no longer do that. Of course I called three different numbers to finally get an answer. Boy, I feel like I am being punished for actually working. Now if I did not work, I would have all the insurance in the world. This does not seem right to me and I would really like to talk with someone about trying to get these laws changed. I am sure I am not the only one. Now as for the power company, man this fuel charge is killing me. Might as well put me in my grave now. I was told by them they have to charge us this. Well my question is this, why can some companies charge the maximum of $30 and this company is charging me $150. Someone is. making money off of us, even though they say they are not. The government needs to step in and stop this. Last but not least, the FCAT. I have had nothing but troubles with TCES. This year my daughter's teachers are already behind, so they are shoving this into our fools gold. This response to your editorial is later than I would like, however I have been out of town. Carole Tditt d,FCAT children whether they understand it or not. Every child learns at their own pace, and I don't think this is right or fair to my daughter's education which supposedly is the top priority in this state. 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Inspected Chicken Leg Quarters .10 Ib. avg. 3lb. I If.- -W., h- 1 f R- The Taco Times September 13, 2006 Small ads...big deals!! ^ FOR RE___ Indoor garage sale Wed, Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. 2469 North US 221. 3rd house past Wright Rd. Avon clearance, toys and misc. 9/13M9/15 Do you work in Tallahassee? Is your gas 'bill too high? Carpool with usl Please call 584-9107. 9/6-9/15 For Sale One beauty shop hair dryer and chair combination, and one lift chair, like new. Please call 584-3107. 9/13-9/15 F OR S AL.E '2005' Kazuma 150 cc; green, auto reverse & shift w/reverse. Asking $1,000. Call 223-1053, and leave message. "Owner will Finance" For Sale 23 acres with 16x80 Mobile Home 3 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms, furnished $125 000 Deposit down $25,000. 386-294-2197 9/1-9/20 REDUCED PRICE 2 city lots behind PIZZA HUT, on Magnolia street large live oak's, fenced with well, ready for your home. excellent buy! $60,000. Call Jason Heartsfield @ 850-843-0503. Nature Coast Inc. 9/8tfnJH House For Sale $148 000 Cedar Island 135?.3-3.65-1876 .. .. , 9/13-9/22KD . For Sale: two S/W mobile homes on 1 1/2 acres in nice neighborhood Each home is 2 BR/2 B. Great place to live or exceliemn rental property for supplemental income Great rental history Wont lasl long, All for $55.009 Call 850-584-5832 2800 SF 4 BR/2 Bth home on 1.8 ac off Paul Poppell Rd w/enclosed palio beautiful sunroom, large anic storage fenced in backyard with inground pool great neighborhood' Excellent buy' $250,000 Call Jason Hearshield i5' 850. 813-0503 Nature Coast Inc. 6/30tfnJH Commercial Building Ior sale 13.500 sq, Old Badc:ock Furniture Building Call 850. 584-5891. Pete Fortner 7/19tfnBC Land fto sale 221 North Between Shilohi Church Rd and Cairo Parker Rd i acre lots with paved roads Owner financing available Please call (386) 658-1346 'or (850) 584-7466. , IiEF 3 BR/2 Ba Ranch Home on 2 56 acres at 588 E Robert's Aman Rd New laminate w!ooa and tile flooring throughout updated kitchen and appliances $199,000 Easy Io show Call 223-1402 or 672-0990 8/30rfnSP 32x80 2003 Homes of Merit mobile home on 1.73 acres 4 bd/2 1/2 bth on paved rd Large back porch. rain soil water purification system 89 N. Page Rd off ot Woods Creek Rd. $130 000 838-3927 9/1-9/27 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 1250 sq. ft. 4 bed/2 bath Stdel Master Home built in 2004 1.4 acre fenced in yard $95,000. Will -atch down paymr.nt up to $10,000 and pay closing cost up to $4,000. Call 838- 9035. 8/30-9/1 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 1000 sq. ft. 2 bed/ 1 bath Steel Master Home (still under construction) 1.3 acres $89,000. Will match down payment dollar up to $10,000. and pay closing costs up to $4,000. Call 838-9035. 8/30-9/1 For Sale By Owner: New 2/2 26x48 Homes of Merit DWMH oh 1.4 acres $89,000. Will match doWn payment up to $10,000 and pay closing costs up to $4,000. Call 838- 9035. 8/30-9/1 WOODRIDGE APARTMENTS!! 1, 2 and 3 BR HC and flon-HC acce' : apanmenls HUD vouchers consild Equal Opportunity Orlice hours are 5:00 Mon-Thurs. Call 850-584-566B SW. Church St., Perry, FL 32348. TDD StNWA 2 ACRES JODY MORGAN-NICELY WO READY TO RENT. Bring your Mobile H or R.V,, few lots available. PUBLIC I RAMP & KEATON BEACH very c Flexible terms. Call Anytimet 305- 5822 or 305-866.0460 8(23-9/29 Large ore bedroom apanmenrt 45( month Available 10/01 NJo pets children Ist and last month renr Pi call 584.8275 evenings for appointmer 9/8-9/20 Southern Villas of Per Looking For Applicants HUD Vouchers accepted 1 and 2 BF and non-HC accessible apartments C hours are 8 00 to 5 00 Mon-Thurs 850-584.8111 TDDTT-r' 711.315 Pu Rd. Perry. FL 32347. Equal Hou Opportunity. 8'9tiSv For Ren 2 bed/ 1 blh apt in' reighborrhoiod. central heal & AC 1 lease no children. -mokers or peit, che,' $425/mo Is Ila1 & $20i de 223-l5,7 9/8-9/13 2 bedroom mobile home 'uII lurin very clean, nice yard ois oi shrub Will accept 1 ver, mall child No 584-4366 9/1-9/13 Commercial Building For Lease lown building Brand new 10 OH ' cluding receptionist area and w. area All internet and phone e handicap accessible bathroom Must Call SelecI Group Really al 850-584- 7,'12rInSGR Hair Salon Bc,,ith Rental $250,'month i a Inlrview Call Linda at Dimensions Health & Fitness Cenier 5000 '8,30-9/13 ssible Jered 800- . 709 711; ODED Home BOAT lose! -632- 0 per. no ease rv s! R HC ,)tice Call ickett DWMH for rent 3 bed/2 Bth w/refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, fenced & cross fenced, 1 horse stall. 12 miles from Perry on Beach Rd. $650 month 1st & last plus $500 sec. deposit. No pets! 1 or 2 children welcome. Call 578-2377 code 1234. 9/13 For Rent 3 BR/1 Bth furnished Call 584- 5970. ( 9/13-9/15 3 BR/2 Bath House Roberts Aman Rd. on 2 acres. Central H/AC, all electric. $700 with deposit. No pets. 578-2240. 9/13-9/22 3 bed/1 bth trailer, central heat/AC, big screened in porch, laundry room, absolutely no kids, no pets, 584-8786. $350 per month, 1st & last month rent + deposit. 9/13-9/15 Studio Cottage for Rent. $350 month, no utilities, Recently remodeled all new appliances. First, last, and security. Call 672-0923 after 10 a.m. 9/13-9/20. For Rent 4 bed/2 bth house could be 5 bedroom. Nice area. very well kept, Close to town. No petsl 1 year lease $675 mo. + $675 sec. deposit., Call 584-6256. 9/13-9/15 Newly remodeled office Suites available for lease, electric, water,gas and trash , removal included, only $260 monthly. Call Select Group Realty @ 850-584-4401. 6/21tfnSGR , HOMES &- REAL ESTATE Contemporary Houses 20 Models $55,000 $200,000 Eagle's Nest Homes can give you all the advantages of home ownership. Live in a custom designed and built Eagle's Nest Home. C CAPITAL LLC P.O. Box 1822 584-4678 Perry, FL 32348 J&J EQUIPMENT OF PERRY is seeking dependable conslruclion workers, Clean' Florida Driving Record and drug testing required. Fa, resume/job history to 850- 584-7566.- , .9/13-9/29. . using Nursing RNs & LPNs Youl I Have More Freedom With Us If you're tired of the typical hospital or quiet medical oft.ce routine, join Prison Health year Services in the exciting field of correctional credit heallhcare at the Taylor Correctional poial Institution RNs & LPNs FT, PT & PRN- All Shifts We offer great rates arid a safe/secure shed working environment! contact Linda Ottesen bery. at (850) 838-4073. lax (850) 838-4081. pets EEO/AA www.prisonhealth.com S APALACHEE CENTER , A Behavioral Health Care Center is Down currently seeking ice's MASTER'S LEVEL THERAPIST #2267 aing A minimum of a Master's Degree with a Ssee malr in counseling, social work, . 4401. psychology nursing. rehabilitation ', l special education health education ora related Human services held and two : year., of professional experience in' Spl' ppr.o.'iding services to .persons with New beha.iral illness,. Substance abuse 223- rniowledge preferred, some local travel required. License preferred., ' ADULT CASE MANAGERS (Positions, located in Gadsen, Jefferson,. Leon, Madison and Taylor Counties) r ABachelors Degree from an accredited uurni.,erily or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology,- criminal justice;, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field, (a related human services field is one in which major course work includes the study of human behavior and development) and have a. minimum of one .year of full time or equivalent experience wori.irig ,iih adults. Sp'.peri-rinq serious menial illness or a SchE,:iot's; degree from an accredited Surie..erisir/ or c,:,Ie,.:e and ireie year., lull .mm time or rqli .laleni experience aoring with adults e..periencing serious mental illness.. For more information and a complete h listing 3f available po tllt, ns: ds www.apalacheecenter.org. Human Resources" 2634-J Capital Circle NE, Tallahassee, FL Pre-hire Drug screen & FDLE background no. check. An Equal Opportunity/!Affirmative Action Employer, Drug-Free Workplace. 9/13-9/15APC Au,-11a Chriirian Academy is currently Saccepiring appiicaiior,. for a bus driver position. Must have (or be willing to obtain) a CDL class B with P and S endorsements. Also, must be'a positive, Christian role model. For more information or to apply, please contact the school at 997-3597. 9/13-9/15ACA io Please fax your resume to: (904) 339-9430 Owner Ops Dedicated Runs from Perry, FL to Savannah, GA $1.03 + Surcharge/ High Mileage Excellent Home Time / Medical Coverage Call Chris: 866-730-8725 www.comtrakinq.com 9/13 Help Wanted Badcock Home Furniture & More. Warehouse Delivery person. Good license must be 21. Apply in person. 8/16tfBC Experienced HVAC/R service technicians with a minimum of 5 yrs experience. starting wages $14-16/hr. Call 850-584- 3626 8/23tfnAR Check Station Positions Available The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hiring personnel for seasonal work at check stations during the upcoming archery and general gun hunting seasons. Positions available in Taylor County. Pays $6.40 per hour. Positions begin September 23, 2006. For details call (850) 838-9016, or stop by the Big Bend Field Office at 663 Plantation Rd. in Perry. EOE/AA 8/16-9/15 JonesTowing You call...we haul! [8501371-1870 ~41 t40w I. I' S U CDL/A Driver Wanted minimum 2 years experience, local runs, home every night, excellent pay. 678-467- 5913. : 9/1-9/13 Experienced convenience store manager needed. Call Ware Oil at 584-6666 or-fax resumeto 584-6339.'Ware Oil is an equal opportunity employer- of drug free workplaces. 7/7tfnWO NOWV H4iftive RN OR LPN STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Contact Sue Love Marshall Health & Rehabilitation Center 1-850-584-6334 207 Marshall Drive Perry, FL 32347 Drug Free li workplace Equal Opportunit' Employer For further information you may call: Terry Phillips (904) 535-4114. 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 HMS -K77 FOR R ENTm REAL STAT Why Pay Rent? Luxurious, Custom Built Prestige Home Cente' Chiefland The Onl\y Factory Outlet on the West Coast NO "DOUBLE TALK" WITH OUR ADVERTISING-- NO GAMES WITH OUR PRICES!. Any New. Home Purchased from Prestige Homes Includes FREE Delivery & Set-Up...PERIOD! --BRAND NEW D0o tt4- 1 ..Choose from 2 or 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Exceeds New Gov't. Standard Includes AC, Heat, Skirting & Steps_ No Down Payment for Landowners! (60 Other Homes to Choose From!) Eggs are Cheaper in the Country, So Share Prestige Homes!' L N. Hw/. 19, Chieflarnd 800-477-2492 *' *, America's r .in .. *. D rive'ln -.. \ J SUCCESS Made fresh when you order. Join the Management Team at Sonic Drive-In, and success could come quickly Sonic Drive-In Restaurant will soon be opening in Perry, FL. Starting salary is negotiable based on experience. The average manager salary for our group in this area was $57,000 in 2005. As a manager, you will receive: A base salary plus monthly bonuses A comprehensive medical benefits program An extensive "hands-on" training program *A fun and friendlyatmosphere. Do you have energy, enthusiasm, and a track record of sales growth, creative marketing and employee development? Now is the time to get your career going. Also, we are looking for Assistant Manager and Shift Leader Positions We offer a great work environment and fun pace to work TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES County Administrator $65,561 $73,798 + benefits Road Maintenance Tech $8.04/ hr. + benefits Planner $34,777 $39,145 + benefits Roll-Off Site Attendant $6.49 hr./ Call in Entire job descriptions and requirements can be viewed at www.libioinfo.com or Taylor Employment Connections, 1702 S. Jefferson St. Positions are open until filled. Taylor County is an EOE/VP/Drug Testing/ Background Check Employer. 8/30tfnBCC Repair & Maintenance Opening for a general purpose repair and maintenance person. Full Time, we guarantee 40 hours. Must be qualified in painting, some carpentry work along with miscellaneous jobs. Must have a good driving record, be reliable and trustworthy. Pay rate $8.50-12 per hour plus vacation and holiday pay. We have a drug free workplace. Apply at Ware Oil & Supply Co. 2715 S. Byron Butler Parkway Perry, Fl 32348, 9/1tfWO Grounds Keeper full time to maintain property grass, plants, etc., all- tools furnished. Can Guarantee -40 hours. Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance is available. Must be reliable and in good health. Drug test required. Apply at Ware Oil & Supply, 2715 S Byron Butler Pkwy Perry, FL 32348, 9/8tfWO Li~u;~n~a~~nl--l~;;jr~=ai~;~;-r~L~Er E l~i~it;B~C-~UFS~ttF~~t~;WRCdP~h~ua*~llr. mu umm . I _~ I RN or LPN Weekend Treatment Nurse Sue Love, Director of Nursing * Dr* u FeWokleEqaO aportunit mployr ;" B-7 The Taco Times September 13, 2006 Driver Dedicated Regional * Guaranteed * Home EVERY Wkend Avg. $825- $1025/wk 65% preloaded/pretarped Jacksonville, FL Terminal CDL-A req'd 877-428-5627 www.ctdrivers.com Driver DEDICATED ACCOUNT OPENING. Tango Transportation Dedicated Services is now hiring for the Standard Furniture account. Start at .40cpm. New Conventionals. Home weekends. Family Medical/Dental. 401k. CDL-A w/18 months OTR exp req'd. Call 877-826-4605 EOE. 9/13 Leading national propane marketer SOUTHEAST PROPANE has immediate opening for an energetic route sales driver for their Perry, Florida based operation. Candidates must possess strong customer service skills, team player attitude along with a Class B CDL license with an air brake endorsement. Clean driving record a must. Excellent starting salary with competitive benefit program for the qualified candidate. EOE. For consideration for this position please fax your resume to (850) 584-6669 or mail it to: 216 W. Green Street, Perry, FL 32347. 8/13tfSEP f- o1998 Chevy Silverado, step side, fully loaded, push button 4x4, 5.7 liter, automatic. $7200 firm. Also, 35" Boggers w/rims $500. Call 223-1970. S9/13-9/15 2005 Chevy Colorado 4 dr, crew cab, Z71, 2 wheel drive, pwr everything, 20,000 miles. $18,000. Call 584-5411. 9/13-9/15 '97 Tahoe 113k miles Flowmasters, slight lift & wheels. Leather, XM ready loaded. %8,500 850-510-3847. 9/13tfBGCB 1997 Honda, .CRV, red, 120K, pwr windows. privacy linl. cruise control, AC, CD Player asking $5 600. 584-9016. 9/6-9/15; 1998 Z71 ex. Cab 4x4, green w/tan- interrior, 210,000 mostly road miles. Great shape $7 995 Call Mike at 843-0650 ------ 24 1/2 Ft Grady White, walk around cuddy cabin, full canvas, live wells, wash down and more, 235 Johnson, float on trailer $12,000 OB. For info Days Mon Thurs 584-6006, Fridays and weekends 578- 2500 8/30-9/8PWP For sale: 1992 14' Lancer with 2005 25HP Nissan, manual star., galvanized trailer, $2,800. Call 838-1522 after 5 p.m. tf 2006 Honda Foreman 500 4-wheeler. New' condition. $4000. Call 672-0145 9/6-9/8 Wanted dead or alive: Junk cars, trucks, tractors, etc. Wanted Isuzu and Toyota trucks for export. 386-688-3999. 9/8S NEED CASH? GOT JUNK? GOT JUNK CARS, TRUCK? I BUY SCRAP METALS!! 850-838-JUNK (5865) State Certified Scales 7/28-1/03 * Free pickup of junk cars/ trucks, farm equipment and abandoned or unwanted vehicles. Top cash on all that run. Call 386-344-3930, .7/14-10/4 LOOKING FOR UNWANTED APPLIANCES: Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, SWindows, AC Units, Working or Non-working. Give me a call and I'll pick it up! Call 843-0356. New in town? Find out what Taylor County is all about! SUBSCRIBE TO THE TACO TIMES & PERRY - NEWS-HERALD 584-5513 TIMBERLAND FORD * Service Specials COUPON COUPON i DIESEL Lube, Oil & Filter Change I Includes: up to 15 qts. Motorcraft super duty diesel I I motor oil, Motorcraft oil filter, lube chassis (where I I applicable), top off all fluid levels and set tire pressure, I i FREE Quality Care multi-ioint inspection ..- -.- -.-.-- - - - c M UPoU oN CAR & LIGHT TRUCK Lube, Oil & Filter Change I Includes: up to 7 qts. of premium Motorcraft oil, Motorcraft oil filter, lube chassis (where applicable), fop off all fluid levels and set tire pressure, FREE quality care multipoint inspection. ! **-------- ------ i COUPON. COUPON TIRE ROTATE & BALANCE I 4 Wheel Tire Rotation Computer Balance 4 Wheels *- FREE Brake Inspection .3/4 and 1 ton S Inspect Front End dtruckres extrael Call 850-584-3615 for your SAME DAY SERVICE APPOINTMENT A1BER -LA 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@doctorsmemnorial.com, or call (850) 584-0866. Emergency Medical Services: MedtSur s: Flight Paramedic, PRN Registered Nurse, Full-Time, 7P Flight Paramedic, PRNLicensed Practical Nurse, PRN,7P Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN,7P SHome Health: Registered Nurse, Full-Time Surgical Services: OR Tech, Full-Time- I rug 'Free Workplace Equal Opportuniy Employer Doctr'MemoriaHonSSpita J.D.'s Tree Service and Lawn Care. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. We also grind stumps. Call today 838-1280. Firewvood for sale. tfJD MURRAY SERVICES Lawn Care Licensed and Bonded Commercial & Residential. mowing, weed eating, shrubbery care, flower beds! FREE ESTIMATES!!! (Home) 850-584-8420 (Cell) 850-371-0530 9/8-10/4 A 2 Z Farm and Lawn Services Harrowing, bush hog mowing, dirt leveling, rake work and complete lawn services. Tree trimming/ removal, dump truck' services. Call 584-6737. 4/12tfn Brenda & Teena's House Cleaning & Lawn Mowing. Residential & Business. For Free Estimate call 850-223-2477. 8/2-9/22 Wholesale Transmissions used & rebuilt. I also buy old transmissions for Cores. 850- 8t3-2904, or 850-584-3193. 3/6tfnRS LLC, Jeff Wilson Tile installation, Tile repair, re-grout, concrete coating. Call 838- 5929 5/5tfnJW .MOM & Pop LAWN SERVICES (850)843-7579 Palm Trees Done Professionally! 20 year experience, stump grinding, tree trimming, Licensed & Insured. Call John at 850-672- 0290 The Handyman experts LLC, 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 'STUMP GRINDING AND . PRESSURE WASHING. Free Estimates!!! Call Billy Blue at 838-1307 or 672-0955 3/10tfnBB HEL WE ARE NOW DRILLING WELLS. Call us for all your irrigation needs. Proudly serving Taylor Countyforover20 years 584-3435, SRandy Hathcock Gary Hathcock 843-2684 843-1930 GULF COAST ** METAL Z3 Wide ROOFING* Gaivallure: .- ^Full ine. of1'--3" Wd accessories in stock Painted- Special Flashings Made All Types Warranted Metal Available Cut to your desired lengths Delivery Service Available Call Toll-Free 888-393-0335 352-498-0778 Horseshoe Beach, Fl. SFOR SALE Parts & Service Calls Refrigerators & Stoves -- $100 & up Location: 1708 S. Byron Butler Pkwy., Suite C (next door to The Book Mart) 584-4969 or 843-0356 (cell) Mon.- Sat. 10:00-5:30 SUMMER/FALL PUBLIC AUCTION Surplus trucks, cars & equipment from N. FL & S. GA counties & cities and Talquin Electric Saturday, Sept. 16. 9:00 a.m.i North Florida Fairgrounds ,-. Tallahassee, Fl. - Itfems Include: Cat D7R JCB 4x4 backhoe Deere 644C loader Several New Holland tractors Skid steer Bucker trucks Digger derricks (3) 2000 Mack tractors Several dumps (5) 2000-2002 Ford & Chevy Utilities from Talquin (40) Crown Vics from Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Taylor & Madison Sheriffs (2) 2001 Explorers 2002 Dodge Durango (2) 2001 Camaros (3) 2002 Centuries Numerous vans and pickups Late model mowers Skag carts Compressors, mixers, sod cutter, trailers street sweeper school buses Parts, much more misc. Preview: 9 am -4 pm Friday, Sept. 15 Terms: All units sell AS IS 5% BP Cash or cashier check, other checks w/bank letter only 1-800-519-6402 FIRST COAST AUCTION AU286AB150 P.O. BOX 7878 JACKSONVILLE, FL'32238 www.firstcoastauction.com Job needed for Caregiver or Sitter for the elderly. Have experience and references. Can reach me at 850-223-3555. Ask for Kathy 9/1-9/13 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. 01/04tfnBR Bush Hog Mowing, Dozer Work, Rake Work, Land Clearing, Free Estimates. Call (850) 843-21E7. 4/5-9/15 I am certified with the Department of Children & Family. I keep kids in my home from 7 a.m. 4 p.m. Monday Friday, Give me a call at 223-1705 and ask for Linda. Where the little people make a Big difference! 9/8-9/13 DRYWALL Hanging Finishing Texturing Repair. Call 584-5928 TREE CAPITAL CLEANING UPHOLSTERY & CARPET CLEANING -7 Dries in 3-4 hours - 584-CLEAN (584-2532) ' Check out our [ -] WEBSITE www.perrynewspapers.com 5.0, 4x4, automatic, excellent FOR SALE condition, very well maintained, 1989 Bronco XLT excellent interior, cold A/C, tilt, cruise, power windows & locks, tow ..,-.". package, new metallic blue paint, .'.- , hew 12.50x15 AT tires on 12" MT aluminum rims (only 400 miles on these), tinted windows, 112,000 original miles. MUST SEE!! $5,000 OBO 584-6678, 584-8563 or 1-352-356-0268 Deadlines... Deadlines... Classifieds... Rates: $5.00 for 25 words or less for the first run and $3.00 for each edition thereafter. (100 per word over 25 words) Deadlines:Taco Times Monday by 5:00 p.m. Perry News-Herald Wednesday by 5:00 pri ' (no exceptions) Ads must be brought into office and pre-paid. Businesses with established accounts may fax or email ads. Credit cards are not accepted. Happy Birthday... Birthday, Anniversary and Congratution ads begin at $15.00 for 1 picture with wording; $20.00 for two pictures with wording (rates subject to change with excessive wording). The Taco Times deadline is-Tuesday by noon; the Perry News-Herald deadline is Thursday by noon. Church News... ----Deadline for local church news is 11 a.m. on Tuesdays & Thursday. News is published as space is available.. Community Calendar... The Community Calendar listings are published every Wednesday and are free of charge. Deadline (for additions or ' changes to the calendar) is Monday by 5:00 p.m. Letters to the Editor.... Letters are published in the Wednesday Taco Times, must be submitted by Monday at 5:00 p.m., must be signed and accompanied by a phone number for contact. Wedding Announcements... Engagement and Wedding Announcements are published as space is available at no charge. Please submit a quality photo, of any size (color or black and white). No Polaroids, please. Birth Announcements... Birth Announcements and First Birthdays are published as space is available at no charge. , Obituaries... Obituaries are published free of charge. There is a $10 fee for accompanying photo. Thank You... - "Thank You's" begin at $8.00. Additional fees may apply with excessive wording. Looking Back... Our Looking Back page is published in Friday's Perry News- Herald.Share your history with us! If you have old photographs,,, news articles and items of local historical interest, give us a call at 584-5513 or stop by our office at 123 S. Jefferson Street. Contacts... News newsdesk@perrynewspapers.com Ads ads@perrynewspapers.com Phone (850) 584-5513 Fax (850) 838-1566 Perry Newspapers, Ihc.. P.O. Box 888 Perry, FL 32348 123 S. Jefferson St. Perry, FL 32347 www.perrynewspapers.com WANTED I M Notice is hereby given to Brandy Catrise Tensley. Unless payment is mode on 2001 Chev VIN# 2G1WI,52J611241595 vehicle will be auctioned on the 26th of September at 9:00 a.m. at Larry's Tow & Recovery. 9/13 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Joe Ann Croft 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. 129 Year of Issuance: 2003 Description of Property: PARCEL No. R02019-000-34-03-07 Commence at the southwest corner of section 34, township 3 south, range 7 east, for a point of beginning, thence run east 990 feet to a point 330 feet west of the east boundary line of the southwest 1/4 of the southwest 1/4, thence run North 220 feet, thence run west 990 feet, thence.run south 220 feet to the point of beginning, containing 5 acres more or less. Name in which assessed Arvel D. Parker c/o Jason & Mondy Brooks 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 16th day of October, 2006 at 11:00 o'clock 'a.m. Dated this 11th day of September, 2006. Annie Mae Murphy Clerk of Circuit Court Taylor, County, Florida 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4 Legal Notice There will be a Contractors meeting held on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the conference room at Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. Administration Building, 1171 Nobles Ferry Road, Building #2, Live Oak. This meeting is mandatory for all contractors interested in doing contract work with the Home Repair Programs for SREC, Inc. There will be no exceptions. All contractors should bring proof of insurance's (Liability and Workers Compensation and/or an Exemption Card), current state/county license, and proof of Incorporation if applicable. 9/13 NOTICE BID #2007-06 The District School Board of Taylor County is presently soliciting sealed bids foe petroleum products with bids due no later than 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 22, 2006. Bid specifications may be obtained at the school board finance office, 318 North Clark Street, Perry, Florida 32347 For Further Information, Contact Larry Hendry, (850) 838-2505. 9/13 Legal Notice The Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. Board of Directors will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors on Monday, September 25, 2006, 7:00 p.m. at the Live Oak Church of God in Live Oak, Florida. 9/13 3? B-8 Taco Times September 13, 2006 Letters to the Editor Beach signs should say 'do not swim' Dear Editor; In response to the article in the Perry Newspaper by Mr. James Rachal, environmental manager, Taylor County Health Department, concerning bad water report at the beaches. Mr..Rachel stated that they were not aware of any infections from the pollutants in the waters at the beaches in Taylor County for the past 10 years. In 2005 a young man came to Steinhatchee to scallop with his father. They went by boat to Hagens Cove, where the young man went into the water to scallop. He went back home and became ill. Three days later he died. He died from infections from the pollution in the water at Hagens Dear Editor: After scalloping, fishing, Sii in; in the area of Steinhatchee, Keaton Beach, Hot Dog Stand and ' Birf-4sland, conversation came up aboutlocal taxes, good old boys in power, eminent domain and the hpt cattle wars of 1892-1911. -City government is broken. Keaton Beach, Dekle Beach, Steinhatchee--taxes have gone up 1,000 percent. To help Perry get 'School system CITIZEN Continued from page B-4 shouldn't they all be punished not just one of them? KATRINA Continued from page B-1 The woman who had signaled tfie-nwas the man's nurse. .-With no other way to remove the mrian. from the house, Hoover was f6ifed to create han opening in the wall with an ax. -'By the time I was done, there Wds .-an opening the size of a -.1idtin, glass door." Cove, as per the officials at the hospital. One reason that the Taylor County Health Department could be unaware of infections caused by swimming at the beaches may be because about 95% of the scallopers are from other counties in Florida and other states. They do not get sick until they get back home. Then they go to a clinic or a hospital in their hometown. If the health department doesn't check on a regular basis with the hospital and clinics in our area nor the communicable disease agency in this area, they will not know about all those who do get sick. I think that the health department should put up signs in all the out of the hole? Power brokers, will yot ,now use eminent domain to take away families of five generations' lands and home? No more fishermen or boat launching? Some big pork barrel for a few local big wigs? Was offered five .to one odds. This will happen come election. What gives? Walter Chowaniec needs changes' There needs to be changes done in this school system of ours, because it is not benefitting our children at all. Kim Weikert They then were able to get the man in a rescue basket and into the helicopter. "We were successful because we are mission oriented. You do what you have to." Hoover, who retired from the Coast Guard .earlier this year, finished his talk with a warning to his audience. "If there is, a call for an evacuation, get out." Socil Scurty is biit -iF WE CAN'T WIN. NO ONE CAN! Former Social Security ... Executives and Associates " Even if you've been , "YOU Iturned down! Call Now! . Since 1995, handling Initial Claims, Reconsiderations, and Hearings ARMADILLO CONSTRUCTORS & ERECTORS INC. License #CG3031636 CCC 05820,9 *-BUILDERS *ROOFERS HOME INSPECTIONS I00-719-9138 850-223-1867 marinas, public boat ramps, and in all the popular scalloping areas. The signs in the coves should be able to be seen from a boat in the surf as well as the entrances to the coves. These signs should read "Water Polluted Do Not Swim" and should be large enough to be seen for a distance of 100 feet. In my opinion, most misleading to the public is that the officials at the health department do not seem to want, to accept the notices that were posted on the TV. I hope that it is not because they think that the postings may hurt the amount of money that is generated by scalloping during the season. Mr. Rachel stated that the mud under the water would hold the bacteria three times longer than the water. I wonder if the health department stirs up the mud before they take a sample to be tested so as to get a true reading. Leo Eaton - IMMM Call me today to see how much you can save with Allstate's new car discount. (850) 584-5188 Mark Pelt 1000-AS JEFFERSN ST PERRY a042189@allstate.com Allstate. You're in good hands. 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