With little fanfare and no public comment, the Perry City Council moved forward last week with amending its alcohol ordinance to allow restaurants to serve alcohol on Sundays.

The amended ordinance would also provide for permitting special events (which would include the serving of alcohol, i.e. wine tastings, beer gardens, etc.).

The council held the first reading on the proposed changes at its Nov. 18 meeting; a second and final public hearing on the ordinance will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Councilman Alan Hall, who spearheaded the change, reiterated his reasoning behind the move: to lure additional restaurants to the city, which would, in turn, create more jobs.

A second ordinance that would have allowed any

business holding an alcohol license (sports bars, package

stores) to sale liquor on Sundays was voted down

after Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton—who initially

supported the change—said she no longer liked the idea of “sports bars and package stores” being able to serve/sell alcohol on Sundays.

Under the current ordinance, packaged beer and wine may be purchased in a store; package stores that also offer liquor, may not be open for beer and wine sales.

An earlier meeting regarding the proposed change drew a fair amount of protest from members of a local church.

The Taylor County Tourism Council and Taylor County Economic Development Authority both voiced their support of the change, noting it would “help to attract new businesses and also help with ‘growing’ local festivals.”

Gingerbread house competition planned Dec. 5

To welcome the holiday season, the Taylor County Historical Society is hosting the first North Florida Gingerbread House Competition Friday, Dec. 5, in conjunction with the annual Downtown Christmas Open House.

The competition is open to all ages with adult and youth categories in four divisions: Best Gingerbread House, Most Historic Replica, Most Unique and Most Original.

Prizes will be awarded in each category; completed entries may be dropped off at the historical society Thursday, Dec. 4, from 1-8 p.m., or Friday from 3-5:30 p.m. Judging will begin at 6 p.m. and entries may be picked up at 8 a.m.

“This is a great way for families to get into the holiday spirit,” organizer J.T. Davis said.

For additional information, visit the society’s Facebook page or contact Davis at davisfl85@yahoo.com.

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Former TTI finance manager arrested for $100,000 theft

A 25-year veteran employee with the Taylor County School District was arrested Thursday and charged with three counts of grand theft after she was linked to the theft of more than $100,000 from Taylor Technical Institute (TTI)

accounts.Leeann P. Tomlinson,

53, was taken into custody at her home and booked at the Taylor County Jail. She posted a $7,500 bond and was released the same day.

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO)

launched an investigation into the accounts in June after being contacted by school district officials.

According to a probable cause affidavit sworn by TCSO Lt. Marty Nowlin, the investigation began “because of discrepancies

between receipts for money turned over to Tomlinson (who was TTI’s fiscal manager) and deposits into TTI’s bank accounts.”

TTI Director Judy Johnson reported she “confronted Tomlinson over these discrepancies on

June 9…Tomlinson first told her that earlier that morning she had found an envelope with $2,968.28 in cash in a filing cabinet that she had forgotten to deposit. Tomlinson then provided

Swearing in

County Judge Bill Blue, right, presided over swearing-in ceremonies Friday, Nov. 14, for county and school board officials beginning new terms after the fall elections. Shown clockwise are: County Commissioner Jim Moody, County Commissioner Pam Feagle, School Board representative Danny Glover Jr. and School Board representative Brenda Carlton. Moody, Glover and Carlton were all unopposed in their races; Feagle handily won a second term in the general election.

Sunday alcohol sales move ahead

Steinhatchee residents can soon drive golf carts at night

Residents in Steinhatchee will soon be allowed to drive golf carts at night, after the Taylor County Commission unanimously agreed to change the ordinance governing golf cart usage in the community.

The board held a public hearing on the amended ordinance Monday evening, with only one person from the public speaking on the matter.

Cynthia Goodman

said she was concerned about underage children driving golf carts at night. Commissioners responded that the ordinance already limits the use of golf carts on public streets to those 16 years old or older with a valid driver’s license and those restrictions were not changed in the proposed amendment.

Under the new language, a golf cart may be operated at night “if equipped with,

at a minimum, headlights, brake lights, turn signals, a windshield and red reflective devices on the front and rear of the golf cart.”

Those without such equipment may still be operated during daylight hours if they are equipped with “efficient brakes, reliable steering, safe tires, a rearview mirror, and red reflector warning devices in both front and rear.”

C o m m i s s i o n e r

Malcolm Page made a motion to approve the amended ordinance with Commissioner Jim Moody offering a second. The measure passed unanimously.

Several Steinhatchee residents first approached the commission in September requesting they allow residents to drive golf carts after sunset.

The commission approved a similar request from

Keaton Beach residents in 2010, allowing night usage at Dekle Beach, Keaton Beach, Ezell Beach, Cedar Island and Dark Island.

The amended ordinance approved Monday does not affect the existing golf cart communities at Spring Warrior or Econfina, as each area is governed by its own ordinance.

In addition to equipment

County elects new chair

Commissioner Pat Patterson will once again assume the role of chairperson of the Taylor County Commission after her fellow board members unanimously elected her to the position.

Patterson takes over from Commissioner Malcolm Page, who had served in the position for the past year. The commission holds its annual re-organization each November.

Monday evening’s re-organizational meeting began with Page passing the gavel to Clerk of Court Annie Mae Murphy to oversee the election of a new chairperson.

When nominations opened, Page nominated Patterson and Commissioner

(Left to right) Mayor Mike Deming, Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton and Councilman Alan Hall during city council discussions Tuesday night. The council had the first reading of a proposed ordinance amendment which would allow restaurants to serve alcoholic drinks on Sundays. A final public hearing on the amended ordinance will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9.

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Leeann Tomlinson

Dear Editor:Re: Noisy truck parked

on Jefferson StreetLast week’s letter writer

complained about a “Noisy truck parked on Jefferson Street during parade.” He complained about “loud music” coming from “truck.” Both complaints were misleading. The writer lives directly behind the house where the “truck” was parked. He suggests the person living in the house should have complained about the truck and loud

music.Well here are the “facts”

since my family has owned the same house on Jefferson Street for 53 years. The parade for many many years started on College Street now called Veterans Drive and parade participants lined streets before and after that intersection on Jefferson Street and on side streets on both sides of Jefferson Street. For years, before the starting point was changed to the Woman’s Club intersection, parade bands

from everywhere started their warm-up practices around 8 a.m. all along their assigned parade positions. No one complained nearby, as this was our signal the parade was getting ready and we needed to hurry to stake our observation spot. The crowds were larger and parade participants were large in number then.

The “truck” the writer complained about was in fact the Springtime Tallahassee official float. My family’s position for the parade was directly across the street from the “truck.” This is the first time in a very long time that we actually enjoyed the parade; and it was because of the “truck” and the contagious festive spirit of the Springtime folks upon the “truck.” As for the “noise,” there were a couple of raunchy tunes, but understanding there are many cultures the parade “truck” must appeal to, I choose to ignore them.

As a side note: The Monticello “Watermelon Festival” has festival parade banners stretched across the parade route around its courthouse. No one complains, but the banners cross Hwy. 90 and Hwy. 19.

Pat Cook

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Florida RepresentativeHalsey Beshears115 W. Green St. Suite 228, Perry850-274-1084

FloridaSenatorBill Montford58 Market St.Apalachicola, FL 32320850-653-2656

Florida Governor Rick ScottCapitol, 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399850-488-4441

For more information about the Florida Legislature, visit:

www.myfloridahouse.com or www.flsenate.gov

STATE AND FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES

U.S. Senator Marco RubioUnited States Senate

Washington D.C., 20510202-224-3041

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson111 North Adam St., Suite 208,

Tallahassee, FL 32301850-942-8415

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Tallahassee, FL 32308850-561-3979

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

When it comes to watching college football games on television, I know my place. I grew up watching football, enjoying the camaraderie of friends and family members cheering for the Crusaders of Right to conquer the Crusaders of Wrong. There is something very unifying about the whole experience.

But I know my place.I like to ask questions about the

game, because, how else does a person learn? But I have reminded myself to gauge the husband’s tolerance level on questions and I always endeavor to keep from over-extending myself, or making personal fouls.

Fortunately, advances have been accomplished in television broadcasts which make it so much easier for casual observers. That fabulous yellow line which is superimposed to delineate 10-yard intervals may be among the greatest accomplishments of the 20th century. I’m afraid I would be lost in an actual stadium, without the yellow lines.

As an old cheerleader--I could say “former” but “old” seems to sum it up better--I know when to say, “Push ‘em back,” or instead, “First and 10, do it again.” But there are other calls--those obscure details about how far beyond the line of scrimmage an offensive lineman can travel on a forward pass--that always prompt questions from me.

And, I admit: in the heat of a gridiron battle, it’s not always the best time to ask about those details. But I’m an old cheerleader: if I don’t ask now, I’ll forget until the next yellow flag is thrown.

At the bottom of the television screen, those hard-working statisticians keep us clued into who’s winning all over the world.

That’s when I was prompted to ask: “Why is Missouri in the SEC East?” Mentally, I was tracing the outline of the United States, positioning California to the West and New York to the East, Florida to the south and Washington to the north. How in the world is Missouri in the SEC East?

“It just is,” the husband said.Oh, that’s never good enough.I gave him that “What?” response

that you see coaches providing to officials when a call is inexplicable.

“Not now, please,” he said, stiff-arming me.

I admit that I’ve been chastised for my inadequate sense of direction since I was very young, so this question was more than casual curiosity. I needed to know.

My father loved me dearly and found very little wrong with me but I remember the day he said, “You have the directional abilities of a mule. Whatever way your head is pointing is north to you.”

“Yes sir,” I said, as if to wonder, “And that’s a problem?”

My True North (which is the way I’m heading) doesn’t always align with the “north” that is indicated by a map. I now know that, and can make adjustments.

But that’s why I’ve got to know why Missouri is in the SEC East. No matter where I stand, Missouri doesn’t appear to be in the east.

So football, of all things, prompted me to do research and it’s all really quite fun and meaningless. Bottom line: it seems that only using a map to divide up the SEC would destroy current rivalries, so Missouri was added to the eastern division (while geography buffs were heavily sedated and now allowed an opinion). Should the SEC grow to be a superconference of 16 teams, Missouri could “go west, young man” and make room within the SEC East for another team which might actually lean toward the eastern side of the United States.

This just proves a point I wish I could make to my father: it’s all subjective. If Missouri can be east, my “north” is up for grabs.

Football, which appears to be, “all about the rules,” is actually all about bending the rules. Get this: the Big 12 conference has 10 teams. I’m not good at math but this makes absolutely no sense.

The Big 10 conference has 14 teams, and somebody has got to insist that these football conference executives take remedial math classes.

The ACC Coastal divisions include such teams as Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh which can’t throw a football in any direction and hit a coastline.

But it goes on: Idaho is in the Sun Belt conference. Call somebody in Idaho today and ask them when they last saw sun.

With my wealth of gridiron knowledge, I’m certain the husband would “loan” Mrs. Football for your next interior tailgate party: I’ll bring a pom-pom, my own French onion dip and a list of questions that still remain.

If it gets too intense, you can call “time” or simply eject me from the game.

It has happened before.

Midweek MuddleMrs. Football

By SUSAN H. LINCOLN

Helping Hands thanks Strutt Your Mutt donorsDear Editor:

The fifth annual Strutt Your Mutt was successful once again.

Helping Hands of the Shelter, Inc., thanks the owners of the 23 dogs entered in the event. Pictures are being sent to the winners.

We also thank the following for their support, who contributed greatly to

the winner’s gift baskets: 3 Nelsons, Bill Bettilyon and family, Subway, Hardees, Pounceys, NAPA Auto Parts, Sunrise Stitches, Barclay’s, Yarbrough Tire and Automotive, Goodman’s Barbeque, McDonald’s, Barbara (the cat) Franklin, Mama’s, Ace Hardware, Michelle’s Bull Pen, Jill Bartilini, Radio Shack, Perry-Taylor County

Chamber of Commerce and Perry Newspapers, Inc.

A big vote of appreciation goes to this year’s chairman Colleen Bettilyon and our judges, Dr. Will Sapp, Faye Hubbart and Mark Wiggins. Planning for next year has already begun.

Sincerely,Lois Padgett

Secretary

Obamacare ‘built, sold on a foundation of lies’Dear Editor:

It is time for politicians responsible for ramming through “Obamacare” to level with the American public about the purpose of the federal law and the negative impacts it is having on health care.

The videos that surfaced last week showing MIT professor and Obamacare architect Jonathan Gruber jauntily saying the law’s deceitful construction was necessary to exploit “the stupidity of the American voter” has excited widespread public disgust among Republicans, Democrats and Independents.

After reviewing the videos of Gruber’s unspooling farce, Obama supporter and former Associated Press Chief Ron Fournier wrote plainly, “And so even I have to admit, as a supporter, that Obamacare was built and sold on a foundation of

lies.” A foundation of lies.

Too bad. America needs to continuously improve health care research and delivery. More people need better access to affordable health care. But a better health care system can never be built on a foundation of lies.

The foundation of lies is causing many people to lose health plans they like and to lose the doctors they like. And for many, health insurance costs are much higher.

The foundation of lies has also resulted in the exportation of American jobs as makers of high-tech medical devices shift manufacturing overseas to avoid new Obamacare-imposed taxes.

President Obama cannot seek re-election so Florida voters will not be able to hold him accountable for hiring Professor Gruber

as a policy/legislative consultant...or for the federal law’s profane consequences.

However, Florida voters have the right and the opportunity to ask Senator Bill Nelson what he knows about Professor Gruber’s legislation and the strategy for enacting it into law. Senator Nelson was there at the time of passage and, in fact, cast the deciding vote when Obamacare passed by one vote.

Legislators like Senator Nelson who know the truth have a responsibility to speak out and tell Floridians who have been harmed by the “foundation of lies” what went wrong. Senator Nelson also has an obligation to propose new legislation to make families damaged by Obamacare whole again.

Sincerely,Elmer Coker

Chairman, Taylor County Republican Party

Jefferson Street resident responds to letter about festival parade noise

Letters to the Editor are accepted and published each week in the Taco Times as space is available. Send letters to P.O. Box 888, Perry, FL 32348; or newsdesk@perrynewspapers.com.

an internal accounts system report that showed she had logged in a deposit for that same amount on May 30. Timlinson then provided a pink copy of a Capital City Bank deposit slip for the same amount dated May 30 that had not been stamped by the bank. When asked why it was not stamped, she claimed that the bank must have forgotten to do so. When confronted with the fact that the deposit did not appear on the bank’s website, Tomlinson then said that she had kept the money locked up and had deposited it ‘today at 11:30.’ During a subsequent search of Tomlinson’s office, the white/top copy of the bank deposit slip for $2,968.28 was discovered.”

When district Finance Director Ashley Valentine began an internal accounting investigation, she “collected receipts and monies, collected books from each instructor and staff member at TTI, and began comparing them to TTI’s internal accounts system and bank accounts. Before stopping her accounting, she identified $37,672.16 in monies collected that had not been deposited into the school bank account or recorded in the internal accounts program.”

The affidavit further detailed, “A forensic account was requested by the Taylor County School Board. On Oct. 7, certified fraud examiner Karen E. Cone provided a preliminary fraud examinations report which identified $100,0839.56 of unaccounted revenue and assets that were determined to be missing for the period of July 1, 2011, through June 20, 2014.”

The fraud examiner also identified incidents in which Tomlinson made personal purchases using school credit cards (e.g. refilling the propane tank located at her home).

Tomlinson began her career with the school district as a teacher’s aide at Perry Primary School in 1989-90.

Prior to her appointment

as TTI fiscal manager in 2011, she worked as the student services secretary.

“The school district and TTI were fully cooperative during our investigation. There is nothing at this time to indicate anyone else was involved with the fraud,” Capt. Ron Rice said.

Tomlinson was fired by the school district in June (2014) based on the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools Paul Dyal.

Her termination was based on “violations of school board policies,” which included fraud, indebtedness created for a school/school district, violation of the employe code of conduct and (mishandling) of internal funds.

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requirements, the ordinance also states:

• Golf carts must yield to regular motor vehicles when it is apparent that the traffic congestion is occurring and shall in every event, yield to police and emergency vehicles.

• No golf cart shall be

operated by anyone under the age of 16 years

• No golf cart shall be operated unless there is an in-force insurance policy covering the golf cart. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the golf cart to obtain and maintain insurance covering the golf cart and carry proof of same at all times during which the covered golf cart is operated

on the above described areas. The minimum amount of required insurance coverage shall be $50,000 per person/bodily injury, $100,000 per incident/property and umbrella.

• Golf cart use is intended for residents and visitors to the [designated area]. Commercial leasing of golf carts for use on Taylor roads is prohibited.

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Personal purchases charged to Taylor Tech’s credit cards

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Drivers must be 16 and older

Jody DeVane nominated Page to serve a second year as chairperson. (In recent years, the commission has rotated the position of chairperson each year.)

Commissioner Pam Feagle then made a motion to close nominations, seconded by Commissioner Jim Moody.

Murphy asked for a vote on Patterson’s nomination, with the board voting unanimously in favor of her appointment. Murphy then passed the gavel to Patterson to conduct the remainder of the meeting.

“Thank you for the

opportunity to serve,” Patterson said.

She then opened nominations for vice chair, a position held during the previous year by Feagle.

Page nominated DeVane and DeVane nominated Feagle.

Page and Commissioner Jim Moody voted in favor of DeVane, with DeVane joining Patterson and Feagle in voting in favor of the latter.

This is the second consecutive year in which DeVane has voted against himself for vice chair.

After the vote, DeVane said he did not feel ready to accept the position and Page rescinded his nomination,

with Feagle receiving the nod to serve for another year as vice chair.

In other commission business, the board voted unanimously to retain its employees, namely County Administrator Dustin Hinkel and County Attorney Conrad Bishop. They also agreed to keep their board meeting schedule the same for the next year with regular meetings set for the first Monday and third Tuesday at 6 p.m. and monthly workshops set for the fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m.

The commission will hold only one meeting in December due to the holidays, on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

NEW CHAIRContinued from page 1

Feagle elected vice chair

Free cessation resources available ThursdayGet a jump-start on your New Year’s resolution to stop smoking by taking

part in the Great American Smokeout Thursday, Nov. 20. Representatives from the Florida Department of Health in Taylor County will be offering free cessation resources Thursday at the city council meeting room (located adjacent to City Hall) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is free and available for everyone.

Leave the baking to us!Pleasant Grove Baptist Church’s Relay For Life team will

host a bake sale Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Save-A-Lot.

Items will include pecan pies, sweet potato pies, brownies, cakes and cupcakes.

Bake Sale ThiS SaTurday

If you know how to locate one of these people,

call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 574-TIPS or

888-876-TIPS.Send Tips: Text “BBCS” plus your message to

CRIMES.

Sign up for alerts at www.bbcsi.org: Receive text messages and/or email alerts about crime, fugitives, Amber Alerts and other emergencies. Big Bend Crime Stoppers telephones are not recorded and do not have Caller ID. Anonymous rewards up to $1,000 are paid for information leading to an arrest. As of Tuesday, individuals featured on this page were assumed wanted and verified by various law enforcement databases. Big Bend Crime Stoppers and Perry Newspapers, Inc., assume no responsibility for those featured who were not wanted by law enforcement at the time of publication.

Michael StricklandDate of birth: 01/07/1987

Charge: FTA pre-trial/armed trespass

after warningPetit theft over $100

Improper exhibition of a weapon

Kendall Smith

Date of birth: 07/19/1988

Charge: VOP (possession of

Diazapam)

A-4 Taco Times November 19, 2014LivingSteinhatchee’s ‘Miss Bobbie’reigns among Women of DistiNction

Spotlighted among women from the Big Bend Region whose contributions have enhanced the quality of life in their communities, Roberta Rideout of Steinhatchee “brought the house down” when she was recognized for her work through the Steinhatchee Food Bank.

“Everybody in Steinhatchee knows her as ‘Miss Bobbie’,” explained Jim Hunt, friend and volunteer through the food bank. “She puts her heart and soul—as well as every free minute—into this volunteer project which blesses the community.”

Hunt and others from the Steinhatchee/Keaton Beach area traveled with Rideout for the Women of Distinction Awards Gala held recently at the Florida State University Alumni Center, sponsored by the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle.

Honorees included women from these areas: government/elected office, law, media, real estate and construction, science and technology, youth services, environment, public relations and social services, the latter being the category

Rideout represented.Originally from

Cincinnati, Ohio, Rideout

moved to Steinhatchee in 2004, and explains it easily: “I married a Floridian who wanted to move south.”

That’s when she founded the Steinhatchee Food Bank which is now in its 10th year. She praises Fellowship Baptist Church for walking with her every step of the way, especially since the death of her husband six years ago.

Rideout, now 79, continues to work tirelessly.

For the awards gala honoring Rideout (third from left) and other Women of Distinction, her entourage included Jim Hunt, Cherri Campbell and Charlie Walters of Keaton Beach.

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Ray McCloskey, Victoria Hardin

December wedding planned by Hardin and McCloskey

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Harden of Lake City, along with Rob Hardin of Perry, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Victoria Hardin, to Ray McCloskey of Bradenton.

Both the bride-elect and the prospective groom are in the U.S. Navy, currently serving aboard the U.S.S. Nimitiz.

Local grandparents include Neal and LauraMae McCranie.

The couple’s wedding will be an event of Dec. 20, 2014, at 5 p.m. Allison Farm in Lake City, located at 3415 Southwest Salem Road.

All family members and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Bazaar’s vendor count reaches 30The Perry Woman’s Club’s annual

bazaar, scheduled for Thursday, now has 30 vendors registered. LaDonna LaValle urges the community to shop between 4

and 8 p.m., Nov. 20. New vendors include the Sugar Shooppe, homemeade candles, jigsaw lights and a display of personal chef services. Don’t miss it!!

“We had a distribution last week and served between 100 and 120 families,” said Hunt, explaining that the event takes place on Rideout’s property, across from Maddie’s Market in Steinhatchee.

“Fellowship Baptist Church (in which both he and Rideout are members) provides many volunteers, and also pays the power bill for the freezers she uses for storing the food,” he explained.

“After the distribution, the church invites everyone to a free luncheon,” Hunt added. “Because of government regulations, we can’t hand out pamphlets or mention anything about church or religion, so we step outside to begin the day with prayer and then we invite all those who come to collect food to also come for lunch and a short devotion at the

church.”This Saturday, he says, it

will be a Thanksgiving feast and he’ll be manning the stove.

“We also have a raffle so that those who gather have a chance at a gift card.”

According to Hunt, “Miss Bobbie brought the house down during the awards gala. Her words meant so much to people—they were actually weeping, and reaching out to hug her neck….thanking her for her wonderful work, and saying that they wanted to be like her. It was a special occasion to be sure.”

To Rideout, it was “very overwhelming,” but to her friends, it was “well deserved.”

“We couldn’t have been prouder of her,” Hunt said, “and we’re so blessed that she’s a part of our community.”

S t e i n h a t c h e e ’ s distribution is slated for 9-11 a.m. Saturday. For

additional information, Rideout may be contacted at (352) 498-3884.

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Steinhatchee distribution set for Saturday from 9-11

The Foley Cellulose Mill recently donated $2,500 to the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park.

“Georgia-Pacific and the Foley Cellulose Mill take great pleasure in supporting the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park, along with members of the community and region who enjoy this beautiful

resource,” said Public Affairs Manager Scott Mixon.

“We appreciate the park staff who work very hard to protect Wakulla Springs and ensure that the park is available for citizens in our community for future generations. I enjoyed visiting with the board of directors

and their commitment to the longevity of Wakulla Springs is obvious when you meet them. I look forward to working with each of them in the future.”

Madeleine Carr, president of the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park, added, “The Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park very

much appreciate the interest and generous contribution made by the Foley Cellulose Mill in Perry.

“Without the environmental spirit of

companies like Georgia-Pacific and Foley Cellulose, we would be leaving a future to our children that is unimaginable,” she continued.

“With larger projects that need assistance at the park, corporate support becomes more important. Thank you Foley Cellulose.”

The Foley Cellulose Mill recently donated $2,500 to the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park. Shown above are: (from l to r) Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park Board Member Ron Piasecki, Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park President Madeleine Carr, Foley Cellulose Public Affairs Manager Scott Mixon and Wakulla Springs Park Manager Peter Scalco.

To Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park

Foley Cellulose, GP Foundation donate $2,500

A-6 Taco Times November 19, 2014Religion

St. Margaret’s Guild, the St. James Episcopal Church women’s group, will present its annual bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 8 a.m. until noon.

The bake sale will feature all sorts of homemade baked goods and confections, especially divinity, hand-dipped truffles, chocolate chess pies and other favorites from years past. The guild will also offer a variety of cakes, pies, candies, quick breads and cookies “just in time for your Thanksgiving dinner and holiday celebrations.

“All edibles are ‘made from scratch’ from the finest ingredients and most can be frozen for future use,” said Rachel Spanjer for the group. “Please come early for the best selection of goodies.”

New this year will be a special table set up for children to decorate their own cupcakes and cookies. A variety of sprinkles and decorator icing tubes will be there for children to use to decorate pre-iced cupcakes and cookies that can be bought at the sale.

The event is scheduled to open at 8 a.m. and close at 12:00 noon.

It will be held in the Parish Hall located behind the church at 1100 West Green Street.

“Access is through the side doors,” Spanjer said, reminding, “There is plenty of parking beside, and in back of the church. We ask that you not drive on the lawn in front of the church and parish hall due to the sprinkler system.”

Wiggins Family thanksPerry for its generosity and love for Zachary

Thank you Perry for all of your generosity, prayers, unconditional love and support during this time of Zachary’s car accident and ongoing recovery.

We can’t believe the compassion and love that have been shown toward us.

We wish we could thank each one of you personally for all of your donations, visits, love and prayers.

Words simply cannot express our deep gratitude at this time. We are so humbled to be a part of a supportive church family, work place and community.

Thanks for your unconditional support and prayers. Zachary has more recovery, but is improving daily.

God is so good... all the time.Paul, Cathy, Anastasia and Zachary Wiggins

Thanksgiving Outreach Meal is next Wednesday

“We are well on our way,” said Mary Browning of the 2014 Thanksgiving Outreach Meal planned for the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Contributions are still being sought to pay for turkeys.

To make donations or offer assistance, Browning can be reached at 672-9635 or by e-mail, browning1965@yahoo.com.

Last year, the volunteers

served 1200 meals; this year, they hope to extend the gift of love to 1500.

Two serving locations have been identified: First Assembly of God on West Julia Street and First Presbyterian Church on Plantation Road.

Dual Dayto honorBrown

Elder Kenneth Moore and members of the Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God invite the community to their annual Dual Day program on Nov. 23 at 3 p.m.

The church will honor the memory of Sister Lottie M. Brown.

The Rev. Charlie Barfield is the speaker for the occasion.

‘God is good, all the time’

Yard sale,bake saleSaturday

The Youth Group of Union Street Church of God will hold a yard sale and a bake sale this Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Save-A-Lot parking lot beginning at 9 a.m.

Very low prices are promised.

“Please come out and help support our youth as they make plans to attend the annual Church of God state youth convention at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Nov. 28-30,” said the Rev. Connie Mote, pastor of the church.

CaregiversupportThursday

The monthly support group for caregivers will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, at the First Presbyterian Church at 10:30. No meeting is planned in December.

A-7 Taco Times November 19, 2014

New research released on red tide in scientific journal ‘Harmful Algae’

Last month, researchers at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) published new findings on Florida’s red tide organism, Karenia brevis, in a special issue of the scientific journal “Harmful Algae.”

The northeast gulf coastal area, including waters off of Taylor County, suffered from the red tide organism for several months earlier this fall.

This scientific journal article is the culmination of an unprecedented collaboration on red tide research in the Gulf of Mexico led by the FWC’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) and funded by the National

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

From this work, researchers unveiled that Karenia brevis uses a variety of nutrients from different sources, including offshore blooms of another algae species, Trichodesmium, as well as decaying fish that die during blooms. Researchers quantified the relative roles of these nutrient sources in affecting blooms.

They also confirmed the importance of physical forces in the occurrence of nearshore blooms of Karenia brevis. In 2010, this red tide organism did not bloom on the southwest Florida shelf because deeper water did not transport source populations to shore; this

phenomenon was in stark contrast to 2008, 2009 and, particularly, 2007, when a massive bloom occurred.

Moreover, the work confirmed previous findings that blooms of this particular red tide species, Karenia brevis, are extremely complex and result from a particular suite of physical, chemical and biological factors. This study highlights that effective bloom management integrates short-term solutions of bloom prediction, such as the FWC/USFSP three-day forecasts, with longer-term solutions, including nutrient-reduction strategies.

This project and

future projects like it are another step forward in understanding the red tide phenomenon, officials said.

“To obtain a c o m p r e h e n s i v e understanding of red tides in the Gulf of Mexico, we really needed to collaborate with experts across the many fields of marine science, as well as study variations in bloom conditions from year to year,” explained Matt Garrett, a research associate at FWRI. “We were able to put together the big picture of these blooms, which are clearly affected by the physics, chemistry and biology in the ocean.”

Lead investigators at the FWC brought together a diverse group

of scientists that included algal biologists, physical oceanographers and chemists from six agencies and universities – the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences, University of Miami, Mote Marine Laboratory, Old Dominion University, University of South Florida and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science – to understand the physical and chemical drivers of red tides.

The uniqueness of the project came not only from its multidisciplinary nature, but also from its duration and spatial coverage: Between 2007 and 2010, four 14-day research cruises along the southwest Florida

shelf, from St. Petersburg to Marco Island and 70 miles offshore, were conducted. The field work was paired with in-depth laboratory studies, which focused on the physiology and ecology of the organism. Most importantly, researchers were able to study bloom and nonbloom years to understand the physical and environmental forces that can cause red tides of the harmful species Karenia brevis.

For more information on red tide, visit MyFWC.com/Research and select “Red Tide.” Hard copies of the special issue of the “Harmful Algae” journal are available upon request by email to HABData@MyFWC.com.

FWC to meet Nov. 20-21 to discuss red grouper, hunting opportunitiesThe Florida Fish and

Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet Nov. 20 and 21 in Key Largo at the Hilton Key Largo Resort, 97000 Overseas Highway. Thursday and Friday sessions both start at 8:30

a.m. The public is invited and will be provided opportunities to speak.

Some highlights of the Nov. 20 agenda include:

• Amending red grouper management of recreational fishing in state Gulf of Mexico waters.

• A summary of stakeholder concerns about great barracuda management in south Florida.

• Discussions on conflict wildlife and partnership and outreach efforts.

Highlights of the Nov. 21 session include:

• Proposals to increase hunting opportunities, including establishing a new wildlife management area in northwest Florida and expanding turkey harvesting hours on 16 hunting areas.

• Proposals to expand using smaller deer

management units to the rest of the state to better match harvest timing to habitat-based deer biology.

For the full agenda, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.” Can’t attend the meeting in person? Follow

live coverage on Twitter @MyFWC (https://twitter.com/MyFWC) and join in the conversation by using tag #FWC2014.

Also check the Florida Channel (www.thefloridachannel.org/) for possible live webcast times.

A-8 Taco Times November 19, 2014Community

Perry Primary School has announced its first nine weeks honor roll:

Kindergarten, All A’sAbigail Lusby, Addison

English, Addyson Spradley, Aiden Wilson, Aislynn McMullen, Alanna Gourlay, Alanna Nguyen, Alaysia Hamilton, Alexis Gagne, Amirrah Britt, Andrea Turner, Andrew Moore, Ashlee Siegesmund, Auren Jefferson, Baileigh Montgomery, Bralyn Flowers, Breanna Denton, Brett Freeman, Bryson Fowler, Bryson Mills, Caden Blanton, Caiden Gipson, Caleb Ondash, Camen Upshaw, Caroline Murphy, Cathrine Floyd, Colson Patrick, Corey Alexander, Cynthia Upshaw, Danielle Clark, Deandre Flowers, DeAva Williams, Desiya Richardson, Dustin Bailey, Emilee Gervin, Emilie Gysin, Emma McMillan, Faith Rowell, Ha’Dyn McNeal, Hannah McCall, Hannah Walker, Houston Brumit, Houston Byrd, Hudson Harvey, Hunter Poitevint, Hunter Stephens, Isreal Franklin-Atkins, Jacob Brown, Javon Maxwell, Jesalyn James, Jessa Freed, Joey Dunnell, John Light, Kaden Guenthner, Kaleb Freeman, Kamorrey Mango, Karissa Gross, Kate Sullivan, Katelynn Janinda, Katilyn Colson, Kaylan Kirk, Kaylee Strickland, Keyshanna Harris, Kira Linton, Knyon Simmons, Kyler Campbell, Kylie Aikens, Lahna Ross, Landon Mixon, Lane Frost, Lucious Anthony, Lydia Robinson, Macon Folsom, Maegan Gregory, Makenzie Bishop, Marley Revels, Mattison Coulliette, Miranda Cruce, Mitchell Mims, Natalie Craft, Noah

Cannon, Peyton Bolden, Robert Willetts, Rylan Walker, Rylee Cruce, Rylee Glenn, Sage Griffin, Sienna Moody, Sydney Wilson, Tandyn Fitchett, Taryn Taylor, Treasure Nash, Trevor Nichols, Tryn’tee Jackson, Victoria Brock and William Tuten.

First grade, All A’sAddison Aman, Adrian

Mathis, Alyssa Severance, Andrew Webb, Anna Guo, Assyria Lewis, Audrey James, Aurelia Island, Ava Gantt, Ava Turner, Benjamin Folsom, Brittany Rocco, Brooke Chaney, Caleb Linton, Chantae Caison, Cheyann Bowles, Chloe Freeman, Claire Parker, Delmarius Fudge, Destin Brown, Dewayne Flowers, Elena Torres, Emily Edwards, Faith Gray, Gabriel Langford, Harley Smith, Isaac Kallschmidt, Isaac Parker, James Dice, John Curry, Jordan Weirick, Jovanna Ferrer, Kaden Foster, Ka’miyah Upshaw, Kaylee Whiddon, Kelan Drawdy, K’niya Glanton, Kyla Vongvilay, Lake Tucker, Landen Patrick, Landon Burford, Landon Schlegel, Luke Tate, Mason Paul, Matteline Howard, Morris Bratcher, Natalie Smith, Olivia Parker, Peyton Ellison, Promise Britt, Rachel Farris, Reyna Lara, Rhihanna Hamilton, Rhyan Hamilton, Rylan Werner, Savannah Forehand, Savannah Kraft, Sidney Rucker, Sunni Spradley, Thomas Ingram, Timothy Shaw, Tristan Flowers and Variah Dunnell.

Second grade, All A’sAbigail Buhler, Aliveah

Tuten, Allen Collier, Allison Brantley, Anna English, Annastacia Coleman, Arabia Lewis, Asa McMahan,

Ashlynn Williamson, Aunia Haddock, Brandon Weekley, Brayden Deese, Brayden Swikey, Brenden Reed, Brendon Newham, Briana Amman, Brylee Mock, Caden Finley, Caleb Jones, Carson Gray, Christopher Wilson, Colbi Bodiford, Conner Lavalle, Connor Murphy, Courtney Dyer, Delainey Forbes, Denton Wiggins, Dominic Nieves, Donald Denmark, Driston Coxville, Dylan Dibler, Elijah Lowery,

Ella Goodman, Emaley Gentry, Fabionne Johnson, Garrison Guenthner, Gavin Towles, Gavin Williams, Hank Albritton, Hannah Shiver, Hayden Durham, Hayden Taylor, Jaret Fuller, Jer’quise Clayton, Jonathan Manning, Julio Gonzalez, Kameron Collins, Katelyn Webber, Kayla Bellerice, Landan McClellan, Laney Cruce, Leah Harris, Lindasue Jackson, Macy Dean, Madisen Lewis, Mallory Folsom, Matthew Hodges, MattieLee Tedder, Molly Lundy, Morgan Lundy, Natalie Eastman, Nicholas Gorby, Promise

Ash, Rachel White, Rebekah Buhler, Rebekah Hill, Remington Poppell, Rex Lorentz, Saranz Blackshear, Seth Cutshall, Seth Guerrero, Sierra Watson, Sylvester Gross and Tucker Wiles.

Kindergarten, A/BAbbigale Smith,

Addalyn Collins, Addison Thompson, Adrianna Heath, Alexis McDonald, A’mahjae Brooks, Aniyah Ellis, Aubrey Sadler, Ava Collins, Ava Hendrix,

Averie Tomlinson, Brailynn Omans, Brandy Messer, Braylon Shelton, Breyona Cruce, Bridgette Maski, Brody Walker, Brylee Gant, Byron Stevenson, Caden Stokes, Caleb Smith, Cameron Walker, Candler Campbell, Cassidy Pittman, Chryshila Glover, Colby Gunter, Colt Cook, Dajah Nash, Dalton Townsend, Dixie Landry, Elizabeth White, Emily Blue, Garin Blanton, Grant Turner, Hailey Farthing, Immuri Faulk, Jayden Mock, Jayden Schmidt, Jha’miyah McIntyre, Jillyan Perez, Johnny Anderson, Joseph

Parrish, Justin Heartsfield, Kaitlynn Porter, Kelby Kuehn, Kennidy Glenn-Simmons, Kinzee Helton, Lane Cochran, Laurel Frost, Levi Ellison, Lucian Smith, Madison Young, Makaylla Taylor, Matthew Cruce, Michael Johnson, Mikenzie Collier, Miley Brown, Nicholas Austin, Nicholas Kinsey, Nylena Mitchell, Orin Rogers, Paige Thompson, Princess Austin, Shermora Waring, Skylar Slaughter, Steven Lutane, Ta’kiya Hopkins, Taylor Wilson, Thomaz Dixon, Trenton Kelley, Trista Richardson, Triston Murphy, Truman Mayse, Tylen Ponder, Vanessa Dice, Victor Pedigo, Whitley O’Neal, Za’nyia Bruton and Zy’mya Flowers.

First grade, A/BA’detrick Gant, Aiden

Sadler, Alexander Neel-Burnip, Aliyonna Royal, Ashton Padgett, Aubrie Hunter, Brayden White, Bryce Gunter, Carli Towles, Cecil Gant, Cheyenna Weatherly, Chrishya Reaves, Christopher Mims, Connor Brown, Courtney Vann, Dariana Jones, Demarion Fitchett, Emalia Faulkner, Ethan Allison, Ethan Gear, Ethan Holden, Ezekiel Calhoun-Mccray, Haley Chitwood, Hunter Freeman, Jackson Taylor, Jacquez Price, Ja’kecia Williams, Ja’kobe Faulk, Ja’marion Robinson, James Connors, Jodi Bedgood, John Weed, Joseph Heartsfield, Joseph Hunter, Journey Williams, Kaden Micklos, Kadence Franklin, Kaileah Hampshire, Katie Tuton, Kayden Lee, Kayden Weatherly, Kaylee Boyington, Kennadie Smith, Kingston Williams, Kylan Nash, Laiya Britt,

Landon Lawless, Lauralai Brannen, Lilly Luther, Luke Hayden, Madison Allen, Makayla Grubbs, Matthew Bembry, Mia Milton, Montray Griffin, Morgan Whetsel, Noah Richardson, Olivia Summerlin, Rachael Littlepage, Robert Allen, Robert Ross, Tessa Barton, Tim Brown, Tobey Fitchett, Tradelvan Whetsel, Trayce Abercrombie, Tristin Parks, William Clark, Wyatt Tate, Zakari Jackson and Zi’yah Griffin.

Second grade, A/BAdarian Shepherd,

Allyssa Winstead, Austin Knowles, Austin Murray, Briar Willis, Christopher Wright-Watson, Claire Massey, De’kayla Briggs, Destiny Heid, Dillon Lusby, Emilie Floyd, Ethan Beach, Evan Lago, Greenlee Blanton, Habakkuk Coverson, Hannah Harvey, Haydin Mosley, Hunter Mathis, Jacob Alligood, Jaskya’ Upshaw, Jaylee Peake, Jaylin Jones, Jh’ganna Turnbough, John Shaw, Jordan Ramseur-Nance, Joshua Heard, Justin Walker, Kaden Davis, Kaley O’Neal, Karindall Williamson, Katelin Sellers, Keith Blanton, Kydric Franklin, Landen Feagle, Lauren Wallat, Levi Winchester, LillyAnna Whitehurst, Luke Dayton, Madison McMullen, Marlee Sadler, Na’shia Freeman, Nathan Neal, Nathaniel Tedder, Noah Williams, Paris Holton, Phinnist Bolden, Rylan Padgett, Sara Wallace, Shane Flores, Taylor Land, Treyton Porter, Trista Cruce, Tristian Covey and Tristin Rector, Tyra Britt, Unique Hunter, William Mixon, Xzavion Brooks and Zhi’ki Graham.

Who is on the honor roll at PPS?

Business ‘After-Hours’The Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce recently held a Business After-Hours event

hosted by Pinstripes & Polka Dots at Java Depot in downtown Perry. “These events are designed for our members to interact, learn about Chamber benefits and network with other businesses in the community,” Chamber President Dawn Taylor said.

4-H Horse ShowTwo Taylor County 4-H youth recently competed at the Greater

Jacksonville Fair Youth 4-H Horse Show. Haley Jones (right) won first in cloverleaf barrels, first in arena race, second in poles and second in Texas barrels. Jones also won overall senior high point speed. Money was awarded for each event, plus a bonus payout and a high point award. Sarah Jean Couey (left) placed third in Western horsemanship, sixth in Western pleasure and sixth in cloverleaf barrels, with monetary awards for each.

Point of Grace Christian has released the following honor roll for the first nine weeks of the 2014-15 school year:

Kindergarten, All A’sJalen Albritton, Isabel

Campbell, Ava Cassidy, Savanna Cerbone, Melanie Cooper, Morgan Davis, Briana Edwards, Bridgett Howell, Riley Sadler and Hunter Simmons.

Kindergarten, A/BConnor O’Quinn.

First grade, All A’sKyler Campbell,

Kynzie Grambling, Daniel Hartzog, Britt Jimenez, Natalia Looker, Shaw Lundy, Maddie Lyles, Anna Pemberton, Trey Roberts, Laura Belle Ross, Lindsey Russell and Gracie Simmons.

First grade, A/BKiley Anderson, Hannah

McAfee, Averie Tomlinson and Parker Young.

Second grade, All A’sTalan Aibejeris, Claire

Carlton, Ashlin Early, Joshuway Ellison, William Hathcock, Autumn O’Quinn, Baylor Sever, Karlee Sherrer, Jeremy Thomas and Brent Young.

Second grade, A/BJaxson Cerbone, Jodi

DeVane and Cade Terrell.Third grade, All A’s

Noah Aman, Steven Bodiford, Aiden Cone, Kayla Edwards, Shane Flores, Holly Gant, Alana Hall, Landyn Hendry, Simon Jackson, Kaitee Roberts, Ayden Sadousky, Corbin Thomas and Katelyn Webber

Third grade, A/BAutumn Brown, Sebastian

Hilson, Layla Hunter and Kolby Newton.

Fourth grade, All A’sEmma Campbell, Eli

Carlton, T.J. Carlton, Cameron Croft, Caroline Lilliott and Wyatt Murrow.

Fourth grade, A/BEvian Evans, Blake

Hernandez, Trinity Oakleaf, Michael O’Neal, Payton Poitevint, Buck Reeves, Sydney Walker and Ethan Tomlinson.

Fifth grade, All A’sKailee Brunson, Zachary

Cassidy, Sarah Hunt, Dalton Woods and Chase Young.

5th grade, A/BTravis Bush, Blayne

Clanton, Marysa Gunter and

Honor roll released for Point of Grace

➟ Please see page 10

The 13th annual Toy Run benefitting Guardian ad Litem will be held Saturday, Dec. 6.

The ride will begin in downtown Perry (125 South Jefferson Street) and end at the Econfina Resort off Highway 98 West.

Parrotheads in Perry-dise will serve lunch (sponsored by Advanced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) for all participants and entertainment will be provided by Mark Copeland.

Entry fee is $20 per person or a new unwrapped toy. This year’s wish list from Guardian ad Litem includes

clothing for young teens (boys and girls ages 14 to 17) as well as toys for younger children (ranging in ages four-14).

“Some families would also benefit from gift cards for diapers or clothes and personal items (i.e. hair care, lotion, toiletries, etc.) for older children. Other good gift ideas include board games, children’s books, flat irons, curling irons and scarves,” Event Chair Wendy Cruce said.

Toy Run set Dec. 6

Reminder for Parents

Student Holiday

Thanksgiving BreakMonday, Nov. 24- Friday, Nov. 28

CHRISTMAS AUCTION SaturdayNov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. MadisonAuction House. 1693 SW MoseleyHall Rd (CR 360) Madison, fla.(850) 869-7175. This is our 9thannual Christmas Auction. Freefood for all auction attendeesstarting at 4:30 until gone or startof auction. Free Christmas cardgiveaway starting at 4:30 until theyare gone. Coupon for up to $100off your bill to be given away atend of auction. Many othergiveaways during evening. As inthe past, we again will bepartnering with the local SalvationArmy to collect toys for those kidswho would not otherwise receiveone at Christmas. Please bring orpurchase a toy to give to thisworthy cause. We brought in aspecial truckload for this auctionand you will not want to miss it.10% BUYERS PREMIUM. MC,VISA, DISCOVER, DEBITCARDS, CHECKS AND CASHACCEPTED. AU3968 BrandonMugge Auctioneer, AB249011/19-11/28, KS.

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Rooms available at Skylark Moteleverything included for monthly$595 (required $45 deposit), $195weekly or $40 daily (tax included).317 N. Byron Butler Pkwy. (305)970-1653.LS

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Westgate Rooms available forrent. Refrigerator, microwave, TVwith cable, AC/Heater. Everythingincluded. $195- $240 weekly, $40daily, $595-$635 per month. RVsites $20 daily, $120 weekly, $350monthly. Tax included. 1627 S.Byron Butler Pkwy. (786) 344-2546.LStfn

1 two bedroom trailer for rent & 1one bedroom for rent everythingincluded. For more details call(850)-843-657811/19-11/21

House for rent. 207 S. HinleyStreet, Perry, FL. Two bedroom,one bath on big lot with full kitchenand living room. $595 deposit,$595 monthly and $35 applicationfee. Call now, 786-426-1489 or305-970-1653.LS tfn

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Warehouse for rent in downtownarea. 3150 Sq. ft. Call 850-838-6077 or 850-584-2270.JM

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Furnished 1 and 2 bedroomapartments for rent $600 to $800.Included with rent is full cable t.v.,Internet, hot tub, one block to riverand new boat landing. Call (352)498-7740 if no answer call (813)677-9640SPR, tfn.

For rent. Town and Country hasone and two bedroom mobilehomes for rent. Call 850-584-3095for details.10/31-11/19

House for rent in the city, close todowntown. One bedroom, onebath. 408 N. Calhoun Street, PerryFL. $595 per month, $595 depositand $35 application fee. Call now,305-970-1653 or 786-426-1489.LS, tfn

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HOMES AND REALESTATE

Pineridge all brick, three bedroom,two bath. Extra largelivingroom/dining room.Kitchen/dining Florida room, patio,acre+, two out buildings. No rent toown, $145,000. Call 850-584-4618.10/31-11/28

Land for Sale221 North between Shiloh ChurchRd. and Cairo Parker Rd. 1 acrelots with paved roads. Ownerfinancing available. Please call(386) 658-1346 or (850) 584-7466.EF, tfn

MOBILE HOMES

We buy ugly mobile homes! CallJohn today! (386) 438-8458.JH

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Ford TruckOne of the best old trucks in town.1979 F-250, Big8, automatic, 2wheel drive, all orginal, 52,000orginal miles. Have owned for 20years, over $10,000 invested willtake $3800. Call here in Perry,Florida, 850-843-4374 or 850-843-3086.10/31tfn

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Administrative Assistant neededfor a busy, multi-company office.Key job requirements include thefollowing:*Minimum 2-3 yearsexperience in AdministrativeAssistant work; *Intermediate toAdvanced experience in QB, MSOffice, corporate correspondence,and telephone skills; and*Efficient, well-organized, self-starter who works well in a teamsetting. Salary will be based uponqualifications/experience. Submitresume tojandjequip@fairpoint.net.JJ,tfn

Immediate opening for full-timepetroleum (Gilbarco) equipmenttechnicians. Looking for a personwho can Troubleshoot, Repair, andInstall electronic and Mechanicalequipment. Must have clean, validdriving record and subject torandom drug testing. Salary:D.O.E. Minimum of High Schooldiploma. Experience is requiredand previous ElectricalExperience preferred. Email yourresume` tojandjequip@fairpoint.net.JJ,tfn

Aluminum Tig Weldersexperienced, earn up to $16.28hour! Apply in person Tuesday-Thursday at Thule/UWS. 606Industrial Park Drive, Perry, FL 11/19-11/28

Now accepting applications for afull-time office manager atAdvanced Refrigeration and AirConditioning. Minimum 2 yearsexperience in the officeprofession. Please come by 520W. Hampton Springs Ave. to fill outapplication (bring resume).Accepting applications throughNov. 28.11/19

Taylor County Board of CountyCommissioners Job Vacancies:Recreation Coordinator - full-time,salary range $12.30 - 15.07 perhour, full benefits. ConcessionWorkers - seasonal part-time,$7.93 per hour. Both positionsclose on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Theapplication process, benefitssummary and job descriptions canbe found on our website atwww.taylorcountygov.com and inthe lobby of the County Annex at201 East Green Street.11/12-11/21

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Notice is hereby given:JOHN CARROLLLast known address of:P O Box 723Perry, Florida 32348SARA JACKSONLast known address of:317 N Byron Butler PkwyPerry, Florida 32347207 W Church StPerry, Florida 32348JOSH LUNDYLast known address of:2604 A Young RdPerry, Florida 323472628 A Young RdPerry, Florida 32347BRYAN WILLISLast known address of:111 Leon Ward RdPerry, Florida 323471725 James Smith RdPerry, Florida 32348You are hereby notified that youreligibility to vote is in question.You are required to contact theSupervisor of Elections, in Perry,Florida, no later than thirty (30)days after the date of thispublishing. Failure to respond willresult in a determination ofineligibility by the Supervisor andyour name will be removed fromthe statewide voter registrationsystem.11/19

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TOJERRY W. BIGGS. UNLESS PAYMENTIS MADE ON 2002 NISSAN, VIN #1N6DD26S62C368949. VEHICLEWILL BE AUCTIONED ON THE 5THOF DECEMBER AT 9 A.M. ATLARRY'S TOWING11/19

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TODEIRDRE ANN DRAWDY. UNLESSPAYMENT IS MADE ON 2002 FORD,VIN # 1FMZU64W52UA68752.VEHICLE WILL BE AUCTIONED ONTHE 5TH OF DECEMBER AT 9 A.M.AT LARRY'S TOWING.11/19

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAXDEEDNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, thatINA Group LLC the holder of thefollowing certificate has filed saidcertificate for a tax deed to beissued thereon. The certificatenumber, year of issuance,description of the property andthe names in which the propertywas assessed are as follows:Certificate Number 103 Year of Issuance 2011Description of Property:Parcel Number R01754-270Tract 10, described as follows:Commence at the Southwestcorner of the Southwest º of theNortheast º of Section 21,Township 02, Range 7 East;thence run North 01D 21M 52SEast 465.61 feet to a Point ofBeginning; thence run North 01D21M 52S East 426.24 feet; thencerun South 88D 40M 26S East1545.45 feet; thence run South04D 43M 32S West 426.99 feet;thence run North 88D 40M 26SWest 1520.42 feet to the Point ofBeginning. Together withEasements 2 & 3. Containing14.41 acres, more or less.Recorded in official records 591,page 349.Name in which assessedAttractland LLC.Said property being in theCounty of Taylor, State of Florida.Unless such certificate shall beredeemed according to law, theproperty described shall be soldto the highest bidder at thecourthouse door on the 22ndday of December, 2014 at 11:00o’clock a.m. Dated this 17th day ofNovember, 2014Signature:Annie Mae MurphyClerk of Circuit CourtTaylor County, Florida11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAXDEEDNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, thatINA Group LLC the holder of thefollowing certificate has filed saidcertificate for a tax deed to beissued thereon. The certificatenumber, year of issuance,description of the property andthe names in which the propertywas assessed are as follows:Certificate Number 98 Year of Issuance 2011Description of Property:Parcel Number R01754-230Tract 3, described as follows:Commence at the Northeastcorner of Section 21, Township 2South, Range 7 East; thence runSouth 01D 13M 37S West 836.59feet for a Point of Beginning;thence run South 01D 13M 37SWest 336.97 feet; thence run

North 88D 40M 26S West 1519.88feet to the centerline of a 60 footeasement; thence run along saidcenterline North 40D 22M 48SWest 56.25 feet; thence run North39D 27M 20S West 429.19 feet;thence run North 31D 59M 52SWest 24.18 feet; thence run South88D 40M 26S East 1850.26 feet tothe Point of Beginning. Togetherwith Easement 1. Containing13.93 acres, more or less.Recorded in official records 591,page 331.Name in which assessed FoxlandMark LLC. Said property being inthe County of Taylor, State ofFlorida. Unless such certificateshall be redeemed according tolaw, the property described shallbe sold to the highest bidder atthe courthouse door on the 22ndday of December, 2014 at 11:00o’clock a.m. Dated this 17thday of November, 2014Signature:Annie Mae MurphyClerk of Circuit CourtTaylor County, Florida11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAXDEEDNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, thatINA Group LLC the holder of thefollowing certificate has filed saidcertificate for a tax deed to beissued thereon. The certificatenumber, year of issuance,description of the property andthe names in which the propertywas assessed are as follows:Certificate Number 102 Year of Issuance 2011Description of Property:Parcel Number R01754-265Tract 9, described as follows:Commence at the Northeastcorner of Northwest º of theSoutheast º of Section 21,Township 2 South, Range 7 East;thence run North 88D 56M 45SWest 1341.57 feet; thence runNorth 01D 21M 52S East 465.61feet; thence run South 88D 40M26S East 1520.42 feet to thecenterline of a 60 foot easement;thence run South 04D 43M 32SWest 10.91 feet; thence run South19D 14M 28S West 98.07 feet;thence run South 30D 23M 40SWest 73.40 feet; thence run 35D12M 02S West 77.08 feet; thencerun South 53D 21M 21S West 49.95feet; thence run South 72D 19M43S West 32.19 feet; thence runSouth 01D 17M 57S West 185.66feet to the Point of Beginning.Containing 14.29 acres, more orless. Recorded in official records655, page 585. Subject toEasements, recorded in officialrecords 588, page 843 andofficial records 588, page 849.Name in which assessed Tuba IVLLC. Said property being in theCounty of Taylor, State of Florida.Unless such certificate shall beredeemed according to law, theproperty described shall be soldto the highest bidder at thecourthouse door on the 22ndday of December, 2014 at 11:00o’clock a.m. Dated this 17th day ofNovember, 2014Signature:Annie Mae MurphyClerk of Circuit CourtTaylor County, Florida11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAXDEEDNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, thatINA Group LLC the holder of thefollowing certificate has filed saidcertificate for a tax deed to beissued thereon. The certificatenumber, year of issuance,description of the property andthe names in which the propertywas assessed are as follows:Certificate Number 1310 Year of Issuance 2011Description of Property:Parcel Number R09485-520Lot 2 of the Steinhatchee Tide

Swamp Camp, together with1/11 interest in the CommonArea aka Lot 4C. Containing5.66 acres, more or less.Recorded in the official records648, page 725.Name in which assessed James RBraggSaid property being in theCounty of Taylor, State of Florida.Unless such certificate shall beredeemed according to law, theproperty described shall be soldto the highest bidder at thecourthouse door on the 22ndday of December, 2014 at 11:00o’clock a.m. Dated this 17th day ofNovember, 2014Signature:Annie Mae MurphyClerk of Circuit CourtTaylor County, Florida11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10

PUBLIC NOTICEINVITATION TO BIDHousing Rehabilitation State Housing InitiativesPartnership (SHIP) ProgramTaylor County Board of CountyCommissioners invites interestedresidential contractors to submitbids for the rehabilitation of one(1) single family home in TaylorCounty.SEALED Bids (Please submit oneoriginal and one copy) are to besubmitted on or before January2, 2015 at 4:00 PM to Annie MaeMurphy, Clerk of the Court (850)838-3506. Bid envelopes are tobe identified as SHIP ITB-004.Hand Delivery: Annie MaeMurphy, Clerk of the CourtFed ñ X or UPS108 North Jefferson Street, Suite102Perry, FL. 32347Mail Delivery: Annie MaeMurphy, Clerk of the Court108 North Jefferson Street, Suite102Perry, FL. 32347A Public Opening of the Bids isscheduled for January 5, 2015 at6:00 PM at 201 East Green Street,Perry, Florida, 32347. Bids will beopened during a regularlyscheduled Board of CountyCommissioners meeting.A MANDATORY meeting toprovide contractor orientationmaterials and visit the scheduledproject will be held onDecember 3, 2014 at 10:30 am,located at 401 Industrial Drive,Perry, 32348. The meeting willtake place in the airport terminalconference room. You mustattend this meeting in order toreceive the bid documents andattend the review of the project.The visit to the project willimmediately follow theorientation meeting.For contractors that have notbeen pre-approved, you mayobtain a contractor applicationpackage by calling GovernmentServices Group, Inc. at (352) 381-1975. Please bring yourcompleted application packageto the mandatory meeting onDecember 3, 2014. WBE/MBE/DBE Firms areencouraged to participate.Taylor County is an EqualOpportunity Employer.The Taylor County Board ofCommissioners reserves the rightto accept or reject any and/orall bids in the best interest ofTaylor County.TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OFCOUNTY COMMISSIONERSMalcolm Page, Chairman11/19

A-9 Taco Times November 19, 2014

DEADLINES:Deadlines for classified ads are Monday by

5 p.m. for the Taco Times and5 p.m. Wednesday for the Perry News-Herald.

Advertise in the TacoTimes

Classifieds.Call 584-5513 for

more information.

A-10 Taco Times November 19, 2014

Johnathan Marshall.Sixth grade, All A’s

Sydney Carlton and Kaitlyn Strickland.

Sixth grade, A/BAnna Hill and Katie

Lundy.Seventh grade, All A’sSeth Bush.

Seventh grade, A/BAbbiGayle Cope,

Kaitlynn Shelton, Allison

Towles, Adam Webber and Wes Williams.

Eighth grade, All A’sEli Dorman, Kevin Eckel,

Canyon Gray and Casey Huntsinger.

Eighth grade, A/BJasmine Browning, Cole

Tuten and Sarah Webber.Ninth grade, All A’s

Justin Eckel, Ryan Hart and Garrison Towles.

Ninth grade, A/BDrista Bailey, Justin

Bodiford, Mikayla Brooke,

Lanzy Cribbs, Andrew Hall, Aubreigh Johnson, Jason Lott and Ember Sprigle.

Tenth grade, All A’sRosie Flores.

Tenth grade, A/BBradley Clanton, Melissa

Maynard and Jade Miller.Eleventh grade, All A’sHannah Baron, Morgan

Cribbs, Dillon Herndon, Lacey Horton and Mozi Maubach.

Eleventh grade, A/BJayse Simpson.

By CHRIS JOINER BRYNESTaylor Retired Educators Association

Yes, you can take teachers out of the classroom, but you cannot take teachers’ hearts away from learning and serving.

A case in point was at our Taylor Retired Educators Association monthly meeting at Mama’s Italian Family Restaurant where Doyle Lundy was the guest speaker.

He enlightened everyone there about the progress being made at a downtown landmark, Bloodworth’s Pharmacy. He spoke from the heart when he said he could not just stand by and let the beloved building crumble away, so he bought it and is in the process of restoring it.

He said that it has been exciting to see the old building come back to life. In fact, he said he has already rented out office space on the second floor to a church. He also said that on the ground floor he is pleased that the original fountain’s marble counter, stools and tile floor have

been saved and that a restaurant is possibly in the plans for this area.

Now, as for educators serving, it is heartening to note that our retired teachers and the support staff in our district gave back to our communities by volunteering in various service capacities in the year 2013 for a grand total of 32,498 hours.

In fact, our September speaker, Lori Wiggins of our County Extension Office, talked to us about volunteering for the Taylor County School’s Backpack program for students, where volunteers help in transporting and packing donated food which benefits many of our local students and their families.

POINT OF GRACEContinued from page 8

Honor roll students spotlighted for work after first nine weeks

Lundy speaks to retired educators about renovation of Bloodworth’s

Doyle Lundy recently spoke to the Taylor Retired Educators Association about ongoing work at the downtown landmark, Bloodworth’s.

Library seeking program ideas for new yearThe Taylor County

Public Library is seeking suggestions for future workshops scheduled at the library.

“We are looking for suggestions for the new

year,” Three Rivers Regional Library System Adult Program Coordinator Wayne Griner said.

“Please email us with ideas for workshops for January, February and March. Also

anyone who you might think would share their talents, we would like to find people who sew, decorate cakes, weave, basket weave, etc.

“Please drop us a line with any suggestions for the coming year,” he said.

Griner can be reached at

apc@3riverslibrary.com.There are no adult

workshops scheduled at the Taylor County Public Library in November or December due to the holidays.

Previous programs have included candle making,

backyard pharmacies, painting and tatting.

The library is located at 403 N. Washington St. For more information on the services offered by the Three Rivers Regional Libary System, visit online at www.3riverslibrary.com.