Put the RC cola on ice and get ready for a sweet treat.

“Our community has been selected as the site for the unveiling of MoonPie’s newest flavor and the World’s Largest MoonPie will be delivered to Perry Friday, April 4. We invite the community to join us,” Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dawn Taylor said.

The event is being staged in conjunction with the 12th annual Florida State Bluegrass Festival, which will get underway at Forest Capital Park Thursday, April 3, and continue though Saturday, April 5.

“The MoonPie will be coming from Chattanooga, Tenn., and the convoy will include, a truckload of MoonPies that will be hitching a ride to be given out free to the crowd on Saturday by our MoonPie Princesses. We are also

planning to hold a MoonPie eating contest.”

The newly crowned 2014 MoonPie Princess will

preside over the cutting of the World’s Largest MoonPie and slices will be distributed to all attending.

“We encourage our local fans to get their free festival tickets now and join us at Forest Capital Park at 6

p.m. We are also offering a special discounted rate of $10 for three-day passes (for Taylor County residents only). Free tickets are available at FairPoint Communications and the chamber offices,” Taylor said.

G r a m m y - n o m i n a t e d and IBMA Vocal Band of the Year Blue Highway and Grammy-nominated band Mountain Heart will headline this year’s festival.

“Also joining us are The Roys, Little Roy & Lizzy, Delta Reign, High Cotton, the Florida State Bluegrass Band and much more. What started out as a one-day event with a few hundred attendees is now a nationally recognized three-day event with thousands in attendance from all over the United States. We are proud of our continued growth and

Todd Britt walked out onto his front porch, stood waving a pistol around in the air and shouted, “I’m King of the Trap.”

Standing just over six feet tall, Britt--a convicted drug offender--was no doubt an imposing figure and the scene was one witnesses would likely find hard to ignore.

It was definitely one people would talk about and when the story reached local law enforcement officers, it got their attention.

“That was really how this operation started. We arrested Britt three years ago and it just kept going from there,” officials said Tuesday. “This was all made possible thanks to the efforts of (Perry Police Department) Inv. Mike Anderson and Det. Dwight Norris, and (retired Taylor County Sheriff’s Office) Inv. Dewayne Bratcher.

In the end, some 42 individuals from across the area would be arrested, charged and convicted on several federal offenses—including conspiracy to traffic and sell cocaine.

Last week, the U.S. Attorney announced that all of the cases tied to the operation, dubbed “King of the Trap,” had been “successfully prosecuted.”

The investigation brought

down a drug trafficking organization that distributed millions of dollars worth of powder cocaine and crack cocaine throughout the north central panhandle

area, including Taylor County.

While much of the drug action happened in the area known locally as “The Trap,” the organization’s

tentacles reached far beyond the city blocks clustered along Bacon Street, Dundee, Wilder and Bryant, investigators said.

Of the 15 Perry men

arrested in the federal sweep, 13 had “extensive drug arrest records.”

Each was tried and

AMVETS Riders host free BBQ for all veterans

AMVETS Riders #20 will host its annual BBQ—free to all veterans—Saturday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will be held in the parking located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Church.

Seniors to hold yard sale Saturday

Taylor County High School (TCHS) seniors taking part in the school-sponsored senior trip will be having a yard sale in the student parking lot of the school Saturday, March 29 from 7 a.m. to noon.

Need help with a federal agency?

A staff member from U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s office will be available in the Perry City Council chambers Friday, March 28, from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon to meet one-on-one with citizens needing assistance in dealing with a federal agency.

For more information, please call 850-599-9100.

Library to host crochet workshop Thursday

The Taylor County Public Library will host a basic crocheting workshop Thursday, March 27, at 6 p.m.

“There will be a $5 material fee, but you get a completed crocheted item you have created and a new skill,” said Adult Program Coordinator Wayne Griner.

Historian to speak at library

Cossette Lewis Sessions will speak at the Taylor County Public Library Monday, March 31.

Sessions is a retired Florida State University administrator. She has compiled, edited and transcribed four books of oral history of Mayo and Lafayette County: “Lafayette County Settlers and Their Descendants” and “As We Remember.”

The public is invited to attend the free talk, which will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Rotary Club to hold motorcycle poker run

The Perry Rotary Club will host the Nature Coast “Cards for a Cause” Motorcycle Poker Run Saturday, April 26.

There is a $200 cash prize for the best hand along with door prizes and a 50/50 drawing.

Registration will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Pouncey’s Restaurant with “last bike out” at 11:30 a.m.

All riders will be welcome to a complimentary lunch at Old Mexico restaurant.

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News Forum 15 Perry men convicted in ‘King of the Trap’ sweep

Got a sweet tooth? ‘World’s Largest MoonPie’ is coming to Taylor County

Investigation underwayThe Perry Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances of a car crashing

into the offices located across the street from Davita Dialysis Center last Wednesday. It was confirmed that the driver died; however, it has not been determined if his death was related to the crash or was due to an unrelated health issue.

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FairPoint Communications is the event sponsor for this year’s Florida Sate Bluegrass Festival and “it is thanks to their generosity that we are able to offer a limited number of free tickets for the upcoming event,” Chamber Director Dawn Taylor said. She is shown with FairPoint’s (l to r) Barbara Vinson, Deanna Higgins and Randy Newman. The free tickets (limit two) are available at the FairPoint offices and the Chamber of Commerce. ➟ Please see page 3

The Taylor County Commission and Perry City Council sat down with the Taylor County Development Authority for a joint workshop Monday evening to discuss several news tools the authority is using to help draw businesses to the community as well as help gauge the potential economic impact of those businesses. Shown above are: (starting far left, clockwise) County Administrator Jack Brown, county commissioners Pam Feagle, Malcolm Page, Jim Moody, Jody DeVane and Pat Patterson, Perry Mayor Daryll Gunter, city council members Venita Woodfaulk and Don Cook, TCDA board member Thomas Demps, TCDA Chairman Jim Bassett, TCDA Administrator Lavonne Taylor, Taylor County Economic Developer Scott Frederick, TCDA board members Rick Gardiner and Rudolph Parker, and City Councilman Mike Deming. Not pictured but also present were City Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton and City Manager Bob Brown.

City, county side-by-side for TCDA briefing

For the first time in years, the Taylor County Commission sat side by side with the Perry City Council in a joint meeting with the Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) Monday evening to discuss new programs the authority has recently put in place as part of its efforts to bring new businesses and industries to the county.

“It’s great to see the leadership in one room,” said Taylor County Economic Developer Scott Frederick.

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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

U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland3116 Capital Circle NE, Suite 9

Tallahassee, FL 32308850-561-3979

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. Please include a phone number with your letter for our records (your phone number will not be published).

Letters to the Editor

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

I loved to watch as the old Samsonite luggage came down from the top shelf of my parents’ closet in their blue bedroom. It was luggage which had taken them on train trips and a honeymoon in the mountains.

To say that it was substantial was a tremendous understatement, for this luggage weighed 25 pounds empty. Inside each piece, the psuedo-silk lining was sheered to create pockets and dividers, with leather fasteners. It smelled of dining cars going to New York City or hotels where ceiling fans cooled guests on tiled floors.

And I knew that it was about to travel with us on our once-a-year family vacation.

Oh the joy of it!My mother painted her

toenails a charming shade of coral, and bought cute sandals. I always had a new bikini and sunglasses. There were no DVD’s, Gameboys or laptops to entertain during the long ride; I took toys to line up in the back seat and was tired of all of them within the first hour.

Families now climb Mt. Kilamanjaro, snow-ski at Christmas and rent an island for a few weeks each summer. We took one week once a year, loaded up the blue Chevrolet, and went somewhere within driving distance.

But the purpose was clear to them then, and to me now: vacations were intended to make my world larger. So we toured NASA’s space center in Huntsville, Ala., and were teased by the idea of looking up and traveling into space. We plunged into the depths with the mermaids at Silver Springs in Ocala, and wondered how they could dance and tread water.

We saw black bears in the North Carolina mountains and pink flamingos in Tampa. We toured antebellum homes in Mississippi and saw the carved mountainside of Stone Mountain, Ga. We ate turtle soup in New Orleans, La., and shrimp cocktail at Dauphin Island, Ala.

And my world did get larger.When I clean closets and

drawers in my childhood home, I still find bracelet charms from our vacations in the 1960s and

change purses emblazoned with “Six Flags Over Georgia,” filled with sharks’ teeth. Many souvenirs, however, are missing: the pencil that was two feet long and an inch in diameter with “The Great Smoky Mountains” inscribed, the stuffed black bear with the red collar and chain, shell bracelets and snow globes. Souvenirs are fun, and I still come home with one, but the memories are the real keepsakes.

Not all of those memories made the photo album. I recall the vacation where I was car-sick before we were 45 miles from home. My parents debated ending the trip then and there, but took a leap of faith and traveled forward.

Always focused on the meticulous details of life, my father faithfully took our blue Chevrolet to be serviced the week before we left on vacation. Yet, I vividly remember one trip when we were stranded at a service station for four hours in the blazing sun after the air conditioning in the car went out. And another, when a belt under the hood broke and put us on the side of the road. I’m sure he wished he was in his air-conditioned office.

But I also remember my father reading the newspaper poolside at our hotel, with a cup of coffee to his right. He looked casual--no starched white shirt or tie. He laughed and was happy.

I remember playing road games and winning. I remember singing Doris Day’s “See the U.S.A. in a Chevrolet” with my Mother.

I remember how much fun it was to make new friends at every hotel, and pool, and beach we visited.

I remember eating out and seeing the “catch of the day” brought in by seaworthy boats.

I remember wishing I lived in a Mississippi mansion and traveled to the moon on weekends.

I remember them all for the family vacations of my childhood did, indeed, make my world larger.

Taking a family vacation is a lot of trouble.

But you should do it anyway.

Midweek MuddleFamily vacations

By SUSAN H. LINCOLN

Dear Editor:The volunteers of Helping

Hands of the Shelter, Inc., send out a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and all those who attended our yard sale on March 8.

There were many bargains and treasurers. One person purchased a purse that was later valued at $300 and there was the art

book purchased for a couple of dollars and a Tallahassee book store valued at $150. We are pleased to learn of these great bargains. The $900 earned will go to shelter needs and our spay and neuter program.

The efforts of the volunteers who priced items, picked up donations and helped at the sale were appreciated. Without them

our fund-raising activities would not be as successful.

Sincerely,Lois Padgett

Dear Editor:The Veterans Memorial

Park in Perry located on North Jefferson Street is sacred ground. It is the memorial of our military people. The community has worked and donated money and time for many years to have this memorial.

For some reason someone has gone in the park and destroyed the flowers in the urns and on the flame.

Since the park was dedicated we have had donations to place flowers in the urns and on the flame. We try to keep the park looking nice.

It is inexcusable for someone to go in the park and destroy our flowers.

Jamie Sheffield,Secretary of Veterans

Memorial Park Committee

Flowers atVeterans Memorial Park were vandalized

Helping Hands give thanks

Dear Editor:The “strong science”

article was read and I would like to comment on it. It seems “they” have lost the focus on “down-town restoration.”

The projects will not bring back the old days. They are gone forever. I

would venture to say the automobile is the main culprit. You can go to any town across the country and see the same thing. Look at Valdosta. The interstate and college have caused it to grow but the downtown area has declined. The new business has gone to the

interstate. Even in Perry the new business is on 19.

The point is: they are wasting money if the object is to restore downtown Perry.

“It ain’t gonna happen” is a phrase I have heard and seems right here.

Sincerely,A.W. Howell

Downtown efforts ‘waste of money’

Dear Editor:Saturday, March 15, was

Steinhatchee at its best. A beautiful day with sun shining and fish jumping welcomed the 13th annual Steinhatchee Community Fishing Tournament. We weighed in 38 of the gulf’s best fish.

We thank all who fished our tournament, our businesses who sponsored each fish and our local clubs and individuals who make our wonderful raffles possible and make this day happen.

Fish sponsors included: Sea Hag Marina. Fiddler’s Restaurant, River Haven Marina, Riverside Wine and Spirits, Citizens State Bank, Moorings House on the River, Steinhatchee Community Projects Board, Inc. Good Times Motel and Marina and Steinhatchee Ace Hardware.

Buckets were filled by: Ladies of the Landing, Steinhatchee River Chamber of Commerce, Steinhatchee Chapter AARP, American Legion Post 29l, American Legion Auxiliary Post

291, Steinhatchee Garden Club, Crabbie Dad’s Bar and Spirits, Ideal Marine Supply, Paws and Maddie’s Market.

Those who provided donations included: Tri-County Electric Coop, Buckeye, Charlotte Gambel, Pepsi Bottling Group, Big Bend Marine, Hungry Howies, Roy’s Restaurant, Tri-Eagle Sales, Hair Shoppe, Meg Infiorati, BoatUS, Bass Assassins and Libby from Sea Hag who filled our captains’ bags.

I had a great day just spending it with Sonny and Tonya Parker who stepped in at the last minute to weigh in our catches. Sonny was the person instrumental in the start-up of the Steinhatchee Community Fishing Tournament 13 years ago and gave us confidence that the Projects Board could do this and do it we have.

To our Projects Board members and friends we owe much. Sea Witch took our road signs and made them new again. Our newest friend, Laura Currier, walked in with her

camera and took pictures all day. Bonnie Heaton, Sue Guibeau, Nancy Conrad, Mary Cooey and Loraine Garner, Bobbi and Jack Pattison, Linda Johnson took positions where needed. My kids, Joe and Becky Lovato, came for a seven-day visit and had a seven-day fishing tournament experience. Thanks Joe and Becky.

FWC officers Jason MacMillan and Jeremy Deweese were on site and assisted with the tournament. They were a pleasure and we thank them for spending the day with us. We were pleased to have Deputy Wayne Padgett, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, on site. We were well protected.

Sheriff Williams pleased us and the crowd by reading off our raffle prizes. We enjoyed the day and hope you did too. Remember to mark your calendar on Saturday, June 7, for the Ladies Tournament. Thank you.

Rhoda Moehring Steinhatchee Community

Projects Board, Inc.

Fishing tourney showed Steinhatchee ‘at its best’

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convicted on federal drug trafficking, conspiracy and (drug) sale charges. Their sentences ranged from three years of probation to life

imprisonment.Those charged were:

Pedro Bishop, 43; Chaddrick “Green Eyes” Richardson, 37; Kardis Jackson, 35; Cameron Jackson, 34; Dexter Jackson, 43; Sanchez Hunter, 34; Chedrick James,

32; Beyah Basha, 36; Alton Diggs, 45; Conrad Britt, 31; Conrad “Fuzzy” Burney; Carmen “Daddy Monk” Smith, 41; Demarcus “Little Monk” Smith, 22; Allen Collier, 32; and Tyrone Morris, 33.

invited our local residents who may not have joined us before to come out and see what it’s all about,” Taylor said.

In addition to hosting the World’s Largest MoonPie, the festival will also feature a Chili Cook-Off on Saturday with cooks competing for more than $1,000 in prizes.

“Best of all, it is thanks to our local sponsors that we are able to offer the special ticket prices of only $10 for a three-day pass for our local residents (must show ID)

thanks to our event sponsor, Fairpoint Communications, and our title sponsors Snyders Lance, Foley Timber & Land, Chemring Ordnance, the City of Perry, Ware Oil & Supply Home of TCBY & Huddle House,” Taylor noted.

Regular ticket prices are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate for out-of-town visitors.

“The Chili Cook-off event is very popular. Contestants can enter to win cash prizes, trophies and bragging rights. For those who do not wish to enter, you have the opportunity to purchase a collectible cup for only

$5 and eat all the chili you want. Kicking off the event on Saturday morning is the ‘All You Can Eat Bluegrass Pancake Breakfast’ from 7-9 a.m.”

Show times start on Thursday at 5 p.m., at 1 p.m. on Friday and noon Saturday and will continue through the day until 10 p.m.

For more information about the 12th Annual Florida State Bluegrass Festival event, the MoonPie events or the Chili Challenge Cook-Off call the chamber office at 850-584-5366 or go to www.floridastatebluegrass.com.

“Nothing is more important in economic development than presenting a united front.”

TCDA Chairman Jim Bassett echoed his words, thanking both boards for agreeing to meet in the joint workshop.

Much of the meeting was spent discussing a program called LOCI, an economic impact tool developed at Georgia Tech and recently purchased by the TCDA.

According to Frederick, an array of economic impacts can be estimated using the software, including new employment, new income, new retail, and the fiscal impact on local governments such as tax revenues and utilities usage from new or expanding businesses.

He said they have been working over the past three weeks to input local information such as tax rates, population, workforce and property values into the system so they can provide the council and commission with accurate predictions of the impact of proposed prospects.

“This is something I believe will be good for the community on several different fronts,” Frederick said.

“There are about 100-150 projects in the $100 million range each year,” he said. “There are about 9,000 economic development groups competing for those 100-150 prospects, and that doesn’t count those from overseas.”

He went on to say that the fact that both boards agreed to sit down in the same meeting was a sign

of the cooperation between the city and council, noting that in other areas, such a meeting would not have been possible.

“The better we work together, the more we can do,” TCDA Board Member Thomas Demps said.

“I’m very pleased the county and the city and the TCDA can sit down under one roof and talk about what’s important,” said Commissioner Pam Feagle, who also sits on the TCDA.

Perry Mayor Daryll Gunter also praised the joint workshop, adding that he felt the Taylor County School Board should also be invited to the next such meeting.

Although not formally a part of the workshop, several members of MainStreet Perry were also in attendance.

Karen Falicon, shown above with shooting survivor Mike Cook, expressed her thanks to everyone who came for the Timberland Ford fund-raiser benefitting recovering employees at Saturday’s Farmers Market spring opening. “The lucky winner of our rain barrel was Nena Atkinson. Please be on the watch for raffles of additional items at our upcoming fund-raising events,” Falicon said.

Fund-raisers planned to help Timberland Ford survivor fund

Timberland Ford employees Mike Cook and John Mahoney are now both home and recovering from the injuries they sustained at the workplace shooting that took place at the dealership Feb. 5.

A number of fund-raisers have been planned to benefit the survivors’ funds set up for the men at Wells Fargo and First United Methodist Church.

Community members are invited to mark their calendars and plan to support the following events:

•Bake Sale: Saturday,

March 29, at Walmart, from 9 a.m. to noon.

• Guitar Raffle: Saturday, April 5, at the Florida State Bluegrass Festival, tickets are $1.

• Pizza Hut dinner: Wednesday, April 9, let your server know you want part of your proceeds to go toward the survivors fund.

• Yard Sale: Saturday, April 12, at Buckeye Community Federal Credit Union, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Bake Sale: Saturday, April 19, at Walmart, 9 a.m. to noon.

“Please help us remember these very special guys as

they continue to heal. If you wish to make a cash donation, foundations have been set up at the Wells Fargo, 200 W. Main Street, and First United Methodist Church, 302 N. Jefferson St., under the name Timberland Ford Cook/Mahoney Survivors Foundation,” supporters said.

“We are still in need of items for our yard sale and bake sale.

“Anyone wishing to help, please contact Kristy Anderson at 850-843-1794 or email her megharley@ufl.edu.”

KING OF THE TRAPContinued from page 1

Father, son among those arrested for conspiracy, trafficking charges

TCDA BRIEFINGContinued from page 1

TCDA has a new tool in gauging economic impact

MOONPIEContinued from page 1

Get free slices of MoonPie April 4

Taylor County’s rivers have been receding, but county road crews are still working to repair damage to roadways and culverts from last week’s heavy rains.

With as much as four and a half inches falling in a 24-hour period Sunday and Monday, March 16-17, the county’s rivers rose as much as seven feet, while further inland numerous road and culvert washouts were also reported due to the rainfall.

“The Public Works Department has been

working to correct culvert and road issues,” Assistant County Administrator and Emergency Management Director Dustin Hinkel said. “Because we had so much rain so fast, we also had some stormwater issues.”

According to Hinkel, many of the roadways had been repaired as of Tuesday, although crews were still working to replace two culverts on Jody Morgan Grade.

On Tuesday, he said the county has the new culverts

in and employees were working to replace the damaged ones.

The Econfina and Steinhatchee rivers, as well as the Aucilla River at Lamont, all reached flood stage last week, cresting Thursday before beginning to recede.

The Steinhatchee River had fallen three feet by Tuesday, although it remained in the action stage. The Econfina River was also in action stage, having fallen less than a foot since cresting. The Econfina River remained in minor flood stage and was forecast by the National Weather Service (NWS) to fall below flood stage by late today (Wednesday).

“We had the normal issues with property around the rivers getting flooded,” Hinkel said. “Luckily the rivers have receded quickly.”

He did note that there was damage to River Road in Steinhatchee, which was under at least a foot of water last week.

“We worked with the National Weather Service to sharpen their warnings and they provided some specific information with their forecasts as far as flooding issues,” Hinkel said. “We’ve had some good feedback from the public about the

Crews working to repair roads damaged from heavy rains

Standing rainwater can be found in almost all areas of the county.

Submitted by Taylor County Habitat for Humanity

Taylor County Habitat for Humanity kicked off its “A Brush With Kindness” initiative March 9 when volunteers completed a home site revitalization project for a local homeowner.

“A Brush With Kindness” has a goal to serve qualified low-income homeowners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes. The work is done by volunteers who use donated materials and supplies whenever possible.

A homeowner must meet the income requirement, demonstrate a need and a willingness to partner with Habitat volunteers to accomplish the work needed. Habitat homes are not “free” and each homeowner invests “sweat

equity” in completing each project home.

Habitat’s “A Brush With Kindness” is part of the organization’s larger “Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative.”

“This initiative gives us a great opportunity to help more families in need as well as have an impact on the entire neighborhood,” said Angela Ball, president of the local Habitat affiliate.

“Helping people improve their home sites fits in seamlessly with Habitat’s core mission of making decent and affordable housing available to low-income families.”

Taylor County Habitat for Humanity is concentrating primarily on yard clean- up and debris removal at this time. Homeowners in need for this help should

contact the Habitat office at 584-3838 to request an application form.

The local group would like to thank Ace Hardware, Home Depot and Walmart for their generous donations of supplies. Thanks are also extended to the many volunteers who assisted and to Sandy Chester at Goodman’s for a great BBQ.

The board also extends a special thanks to Big Top Manufacturing for its recent generous donation that will go toward construction of a home for a low-income family.

Local residents who are interested in becoming a Habitat volunteer are invited to attend the regular meetings held the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Room 208 in the Capital City Bank building.

Habitat kicks off ‘A Brush With Kindness’ initiative

A-4 Taco Times March 26, 2014LivingGibson & Ernst to marry in May

Mr. and Mrs. Guy W. Gibson of Perry announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Nicole, to Billy Wayne Ernst, the son of William H. and Connie Ernst.

The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Taylor County High School and earned an Associate of Arts degree from North Florida Community College.

She is the granddaughter of T. Wilkie Gibson, the late Billie C. Gibson, Janice Gurr and the late Joseph Gurr.

The prospective groom, a 2005 graduate of Taylor County High School, served four years in the United States Marine Corps. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering at Florida State University. His grandparents include William M. and Sharon Ernst, Fred and Jeanie Boatwright.

The couple’s wedding will be an event of Saturday, May 10, 2014, at 5 p.m. in the First Baptist Church. Friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend.

Billy Wayne Ernst, Rebecca Nicole Gibson

Married in MarchKelvin Upshaw and Sonya Gillispie exchanged

wedding vows on March 19, 2014. A native of Miami, the bride is the daughter of Joan Hugger-Bolden and the late James Gillispie. The groom is the son of the late Henrietta Banks and Ulysee Upshaw. He is a native of Taylor County.

One boat, dishwasher, refrigerator

Episcopal women plan inside-outside yard sale on Saturday

St. Margaret’s Guild, the St. James Episcopal Church women’s group, will hold its inside-outside yard sale on Saturday, March 29, beginning at 8 a.m. Funds raised at the sale will be used to support the group’s special project and outreach activities.

In the past, the group has supported Camp Weed, the Episcopal Camp and Conference Center in Live Oak where summer camps are held for kids by purchasing equipment for the center. Funds have also helped with renovations and repairs to the church buildings, facilitating the purchases of necessary office and nursery equipment.

This year’s sale will include furniture, electronics, small appliances, lamps, household items, chairs, brick-a-brac, linens, books and much more. “Our sales feature low

prices and good quality merchandise,” said Rachel Spanjer for the group. “For our local fishermen, there will be a small boat complete with motor and trailer. A used under-the-counter dishwasher has also been donated, along with a refrigerator.

The sale, which will be held in the Parish Hall located behind the church (1100 W. Green St.), will close at 2 p.m. Some items will be displayed on the church grounds, weather permitting.

“There is plenty of parking beside and behind the church,” Spanjer said. “Please do not drive across the front yard because you will damage the sprinkler system.” The parish hall entrances are on both sides of the back of the church.

Art thru architecture

The work of Ron Haase will be featured in the Thomas Center Galleries of Gainesville beginning Friday, March 28. A study in “Art Thru Architecture,” Haase’s art “reflects our reginal landscape and Florida’s vernacular architecture.”

Vogue XIII, Inc., is planning its 2014 Father-Daughter Dance for Saturday, March 29, from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Catholic Parish Hall.

Tickets are $25 per couple and $15 for an additional guest. Photos will be available for purchase. A dj will provide music, with food, prizes and dancing planned for all ages. Please contact a member of Vogue XIII, Inc., to purchase tickets. All proceeds go toward scholarships.

Dance is Saturday;get your tickets now

ladies only!More than a dozen women gathered at AMTECH Less-

Lethal Systems on March 15 for the first “Ladies Only” class for persons seeking a Florida Concealed Weapons license.

The next “Ladies Only” class will be held June 21. All classes are taught by members of the Perry Police Department; the course costs $75.

Please pre-register by e-mailing training@lesslethal.com or call 223-6066.

A-5 Taco Times March 26, 2014ReligionCome for breakfast;test your knowledge;then stay for worship

A church-wide breakfast is planned at First Presbyterian this Sunday, beginning at 9:45 a.m. Members will bring pastries to share and guests are encouraged “to come and enjoy.”

If you’ve been interested in participating in a Bible study,

this is an opportunity for you to act on that interest.In addition to breakfast, “Jeopardy” (with an emphasis

on Bible topics) will be played, as members test their knowledge and challenge the pastor’s.

Worship follows at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Holmes, Fish speak; gospel sing Sunday concludes the weekend

The Methodist churches of Taylor and Dixie counties will continue their revival this weekend, March 28-30.

On Friday, the service will be held at 7 p.m. in Cross City with the Rev. Wallace Holmes speaking. On Saturday, the service shifts to Lake Bird Methodist Church at 6 p.m. with

John Fish speaking.The conclusion of the revival will be a gospel sing on

Sunday at 6 p.m. in Perry’s First United Methodist Church. Southern Testimony will sing, along with The Cavaliers. The public is invited to attend.

ObituariesWilma Johnson

CopelandMrs. Wilma Johnson

Copeland, age 84, died Friday, March 21, 2014, in Ocala.

She was born Dec. 7, 1929, in Madison County, to George Washington Johnson and Jerusha Hendry Johnson. She

spent her early years in Madison and lived for 32 years in Branford. She was a secretary for W. C. Copeland and attended the Methodist Church in Branford.

Survivors include: two sons, Tony (Stephanie) Macarages of Ocala, and Leon (Connie) Macarages of Branford; one brother,

Herold Johnson; one sister, Bessie Greene of Perry; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and friends.

She was predeceased: by her parents; her husband, W. C. Copeland; brothers, Shirley Johnson, Johnny Bill Johnson and Jimmy Johnson; sisters, Darnella Tuten, Alvilda Johnson,

Iris Shiver and Marvine Wambolt.

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 23, at Beggs Funeral Home which was in charge of arrangements. Burial followed at Lake Bird Cemetery.

Family members received friends Saturday.

‘One village at a time’

Vandebrakes spotlight need for training in East Africa

Bob and Dee Vandebrake, formerly of Perry, continue their ministry in East Africa, seeking to provide training for leaders of churches in the many villages.

“These East African countries have been heavily evangelized, and claim to be 80% Christian. However, this evangelism is ‘a mile wide and an inch deep.’ Most teachers do not have access to, or cannot afford, training in the Bible and Christian living. Our group takes the training to them.

KMTI has been training Kenyan pastors successfully since 1990, using a special curriculum developed in Kenya. Graduates learn inductive Bible study by applying and our experience has proven that their lives and their churches are inevitably transformed, making each of them agents

of change in their nations.“In turn, they enthusiastically recruit

other students. We have more applicants than we can train at our main campus and five satellite school campuses. Lack of resources keeps us from expanding throughout East Africa.”

The Vandebrakes say it costs approximately $600 per year to train a Kenyan/Ugandan pastor for the two year course.

There is also an opportunity for American pastors to commit to teach for two weeks. “It will be the safari of a lifetime,” Vandebrake said.

The goal is to graduate 500 pastors in 5 years. If this cause interests you, please contact them at rjvandebrake@gmail.com.

Taylor County Unionopens at 6 on Friday

The Ministers, Deacons and Superintendents Union will convene this weekend at Little St. John Church.

Services are planned March 28-30, under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Robert Butler, pastor/teacher of the church.

Members in the community, as well as guests, are cordially invited. The first service begins Friday evening at 6 p.m. Moderator for the weekend is the Rev. Izell Montgomery Jr.

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A-6 Taco Times March 26, 2014Community2014 Bluegrass Sweethearts

Contestant #1Kamaren Ajonii FutchGrandparents: Barbara &

Otis Futch

Contestant #2Miley Hill

Parents: Tyson & Juanita Hill

Contestant #3Zy’Mya A’Karia FlowersParents: Khalilah King &

Wayne Flowers

Contestant #4Aubrey SadlerParents: Heath & Summer Sadler

Contestant #5Aurelia Payten Island

Parents: Keith & Erin Island

Contestant #6Ava Jadyn Gantt

Parents: Frank Gantt & Kia Hill

Contestant #7Emily Nicole VannParents: Roxann &

Jessee Vann

Contestant #8Hannah ShiverParents: Pam &

Jay Shiver

Contestant #9Ta’Kailyn Howard

Parent: Trudie Howard

Contestant #10Breanna Tomlinson

Parents: Michael & Brittany Paul, Rodney & Kaylin Tomlinson

Contestant #11Karlee RatliffParents: Todd &

Nicole Ratliff

Contestant #12Skylar SlaughterParents: Tommy & Jennifer Slaughter

Contestant #13Lahna Shayne Ross

Parents: Amber & Shane Ross

Contestant #14Morgan A’nnia Whetsel

Parents: Monique Whetsel & Michael Cargle

Contestant #15Kayleen Hill

Parents: Jeffery & Nikki Hill

Contestant #16Kayla Edwards

Parents: TJ & Melissa Edwards

Contestant #17Gracelyn Savana RakerParents: Ashley Everett &

David & Shiri Raker

Contestant #18Ava Grace Cassidy

Parents: Adrian & Wendy Cassidy

MoonPie Princess, sweethearts to be honored at festival

Taylor County’s 2014 MoonPie Princess will be crowned during ceremonies Friday, March 28, at Forest Capital Hall.

The field of candidates is the largest in the program’s five-year history with 27 sweethearts taking the stage to compete for the title.

The pageant will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 (children 5 and under are free). Concessions will be available.

The event is being held in conjunction with the 12th annual Florida State Bluegrass Festival.

Taylor County’s 2013

MoonPie Princess Holly Gantz will crown the new winner.

Mayor Daryll Gunter will return as Master of Ceremonies.

Judges will select a MoonPie Princess, a MoonPie Princess court and MoonPie sweethearts.

The young ladies, who range in age from five to eight years old, will share with audience members “What bluegrass means to me” in the program’s opening number.

They will return to the stage for a formal wear competition and will share

with the audience their favorite MoonPie flavors.

The winner and her court will be special guests at the upcoming bluegrass festival April 3-5 and will represent the festival at events throughout the year, including the annual Florida Forest Festival King Tree Parade.

They will be handing out complimentary MoonPies during the bluegrass festival Saturday, April 5.

MoonPie, the Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce and Florida State Bluegrass Festival are sponsoring the pageant.

Contestant #19Abigail Lusby

Parents: Michael & Kristina Lusby

Contestant #20Kiersten A. Carter

Parents: Jesica & Timmy Carter

Contestant #21Brook ChaineyParents: Dan & Alicia Chaney

Contestant #22Emily Aliya Blue

Parents: Tareaka Blount (Paulvos), William Blue

Contestant #23Lydia RobinsonParents: Matt &

Danielle Robinson

Contestant #24Averie TomlisonParents: Eddie & Heidi Tomlinson

Contestant #25Peyton ‘Bella’ EllisonParents: James & Lisa Faulkner, Kera Ellison

Contestant #26Annastacia Coleman

Parents: April Coleman & Mikell Coleman II

Contestant #27Georgia MillerParents: Paul & Crystal Miller

MoonPie Princess to be crowned Friday

Don’t miss the

WORLD’S LARGEST MOONPIE

at the 12th annual Florida State Bluegrass Festival Friday, April 4.

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The bodies of two upstate New York residents camping at a state park in White Springs were found in the Suwannee River, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials.

The body of Grace C. Maynard (DOB 08/26/40) from Auburn, N.Y., was discovered Friday at 9:20 a.m. floating in the river downstream from the Highway 51 bridge. The

body of her husband, James J. Maynard (DOB 03/31/39), also from Auburn, N.Y., was found Sunday floating approximately 1.6 miles upstream from Dowling Park, FWC officials said.

Mrs. Maynard was found wearing a life jacket but had no identification. About three miles upstream, officers discovered a floating cooler with a man’s wallet inside. The wallet’s identification

belonged to James Maynard.The Maynards’ truck was

found at the Gibson Park boat ramp outside of Jasper. Mrs. Maynard was identified after officers found the registration and checked her New York driver’s license photo.

The Maynards were registered guests at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park campground.

According to investigators,

the Maynards launched a small vessel from Gibson Park. Somewhere on the Suwannee River between Gibson Park and Hwy. 51 something happened, causing the Maynards to enter the water. Officials from the FWC, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office and Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office searched for Mr. Maynard over the weekend.

FWC officials are continuing the investigation.

Bodies of 2 New York campers found Fri. in Suwannee River

Hunter safety class set for April 12The Florida Fish and

Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety internet-completion course in Taylor County.

The class is April 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete this classroom portion must bring the

online-completion report with them.

The locations for this class will be given to those who register in advance by calling the regional FWC office at 386-758-0525 or going to MyFWC.com/HunterSafety.

All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students

should bring a pen or pencil and paper.

An adult must accompany children younger than 16 at all times.

Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course and have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsupervised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-

safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.

Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at 386-758-0525.

Benefit yard sale for Lundy Familybeside Buckeye Credit Union.Saturday, March 29, 8 a.m. until.All proceeds go to them 100%.Lots of everything. Please comeand show your support.3/26, 3/28

Community Yard Sale Friday & Saturday, March 28-29, 9a.m.-3 p.m. Beach Rd. to CedarIsland. 6-person hot tub, Yetticooler, music keyboard, Rainbowvacuum, antique gas stove, tools,fishing supplies, boat motor, newlight fixtures, furniture, clothing,Christmas items, pots, dishes, golfclubs, canoe and much more.3/26, 3/28

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Like new Huskee 21-in., geatdrive, front tine garden tiller. 190CC. 675 Series Briggs andStratton engine. $375. Call 850-584-5854, leave message.3/26-3/28

12" Bandsaw, double vanity top,never installed, hot tub, 12'aluminum boat, furniture, etc. Call850-578-2240.3/26-3/28

Beautiful Bridal wreath andfragrant Tea Olive are bloomingnow. Come see! Turkey RoostNusery 850-584-7395.3/28TRN

Cash for junk cars and trucks.Free removal. 7 days a week.Call (386) 658-1030 or (904) 887-8513.2/07-4/04

Queen Pillowtop mattress and boxset. New, still in facory plastic.$195 OBO. Call 850-576-6437.3/14-3/28

PETS

Pet pig, free to good home. call850-672-0359.Tmb

Donna's Dog Grooming and Canine Massage

Therapy - 27 years experience.Work done while you wait.Most small dog grooming$30 -$35. Appointments

584-9011. Donna Rowell.3/12-3/28

FOR RENT

Woodridge ApartmentsImmediate Openings for 1 and 2bedroom Apts. HUD Vouchersconsidered. HC and Non-HCaccessible apartments. Call 850-584-5668. 709 W. Church St.Perry, FL 32348 TDD 711. EqualHousing Opportunity.WAtfn

32' travel trailer for rent. Set-upnice, including courtyard and firepit. Fully furnished, utilities andsatellite TV included. No Kids, nopets! Must be very clean. $150 perweek, first week's rent andsecurity deposit required. Call850-295-1968.3/19-3/28

2 bedroom, 1 bath for rent. Centralheating and A/C, washer anddryer. No Pets. $600 per monthplus security deposit. Call 850-584-4316.3/26, 3/28

House for rent. Large 3 bedroom,2 bath family room and laundry on5 acres with large storage. Call850-584-4678.3/19-3/28

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

TIDEWATER APARTMENTSNow accepting applications for2 & 3 bedroom apartments....

Rent based on income. On-sitelaundry. Most utilities included.Close to shopping centers, cityparks, and Boys & Girls Club.Public transportation available.850-584-6842, TDD 711, EHO.Section 8 Affordable MultifamilyHousing.TA

Efficency apartment. Fullyfurnished in nice quiet area.Satellite TV and utilities included.One or two adults only. Nochildren and no pets. $150 perweek plus $150 deposit. Call 850-295-1968.3/19-3/28

Mobile Home For Rent, 3 bed, 2bath, double-wide, in the countysouth of town. Nice yard and shedfor storage. 1st, last and $600security deposit required. $695per month. (850) 843-4338.3/21, 3/26

Unfurnished 2 bed, 1 bathapartment for rent. Utilitiesincluded. Call 850-223-2084.WJ , (Wed.)

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.LS

STEINHATCHEEPLACE RESORT

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)677-9640.SP

Newer RV for rent on private land.$125 per week, includes electric,water, cable and internet. Call850-295-4786.3/19-3/21 JP, tfn

HOMES AND REAL ESTATE

Attn: Land owners. NO CASHNEEDED. We can finance: home,permits, well, septic, power poleall in one payment. TURN KEY.Call (386) 438-8458JH

Land for Sale, 221 North betweenShiloh Church Rd. and CairoParker Rd. 1 acre lots with pavedroads. Owner financing available.Please call (386) 658-1346 or(850) 584-7466.EF

28BY70 4/2 ON 1.20 AcresE-Z TERMS 5% DOWN$549 FOR 20 YEARSCall 352-303-8771.TMH

MOBILE HOME

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Homes of Merit 28x60$49,995

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I do financing-1st time homebuyers program. Land home,manufactured homes, modularhomes. I can help, Call Bruce at386-288-9835.3/19-4/11 IWH

Mobile Home for Sale3/2 doublewide to be moved.

Very nice, $13,900.Call Mike at 850-838-7407.

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New 2014Homes of Merit 3br/2bath

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We have something in every pricerange. Landowners as little as$500 out-of-pocket. Call 352-493-2492.PHC-Chiefland.

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New 2014 Jacobsen 4 bedroom, 2bath Doublewide, delivery & set-up, new well, new septic & powerpole included. Only $59,995 (386)438-8458.JH

2014 3/2 open floor plan, TNTwalls. Only $49,995, pick your owncolors.Call Prestige 352-493-2492.PHC-Chiefland.

New 2/1, $27,995, Delivery,setup,steps, AC and skirting included.Call Prestige Home Centers inChiefland 352-493-2492.PHC-Chiefland..

4/2 New 2014$59,995 pick your own colors.Use your tax refund as a downpayment. Call Prestige HomeCenters 352-493-2492.PHC-Chiefland.

AUTOMOBILE

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1975 Ford Mud Truck. Four wheeldrive, 460 motor, 42-inchswamper tires. $2000 OBO, formore information call 843-5720after 5 p.m. or 850-838-1196.3/26, 4/2

HELP WANTED

Badcock Furniture & morePart-time sales person. Apply inperson-no phone calls.B&M

North Florida Community College,Madison FL has the followingpositions available:Project Coordinator of HealthcareInformation Program; CurriculumDeveloper for AutomationProduction Program: FacultyPosition for Registered Nurse.See www.nfcc.edu for details.3/14-3/26NFCC

Administrative Assistantwww.employflorida.com, JobOrder# 9860699 or visit mobileunit in Perry.Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9a.m-4 p.m.3/5-3/28

Part-time cookSeeking reliable, experiancedperson for evening shift andweekeends. Smaller skillednursing facility. Roomy, wellequipped and stocked kitchen.Contact Valerie McVeigh,Lafayette Health Care Center, 512W. Main St., Mayo, FL.3/26, 3/28

Opening for CDL licensed driver.Must have a clean driving record,a minimum of 2 years ofexperience driving a log truck, andpass a pre-employment drugscreening and road test. Call(850) 584-4072 for applicationinformation.3/26-4/11

Taylor Senior Citizens Center, Inc.(TSCC) is an in-home care-basedorganization that assists seniorsin staying independent andmaintaining their quality of life. Ourgoal is to enable seniors to remainin the living situation of theirchoice, with the highest possiblelevel of independence. TSCCprovides core in-home andcommunity-based services toseniors in Taylor County.TSCC is seeking a well qualifiedcandidate who is able toimplement good organizationalskills, dutifully fulfill all jobrequirements and demonstrate apositive outgoing attitude towardsTSCC’s clients for a part-timeLong Term Care Case ManagerPosition.Candidates must have anunderstanding of and commitmentto enhancing the quality of life ofthe seniors who reside in ourservice community.Responsibilities will include: in-home and nursing home clientassessments of clients' overallhealth & wellbeing to allow aproper Care Plan to be developedfor the best care of the client.Duties will also includemaintaining the client’s CarePlans as well as handling allproper reporting, billingpreparation and other occasionalduties clients may requireassistance with. Qualifiedcandidates must have exemplarycommunication skills, be able toclear a Level 2 BackgroundScreening immediately andpossess the following positionrequirements:•A Bachelor’s Degree in socialwork, psychology or related socialsciences field and have one yearof related professional experienceOR•A Bachelor’s Degree in a fieldother than social science andhave a minimum of Two Years ofwork related professionalexperience•NOTE:Year for Year WorkExperience in an applicablerelated social sciences field maybe considered. i.e. Candidatemust have 5 or more years ofrelated work experience to beconsidered.Interested applicants should mailtheir resume to:ATTN: Beth FlowersTaylor Senior Citizens Center,Inc. 800 W. Ash StreetPerry, Florida 32347Include a cover letter describingyour interest, qualifications andsalary requirements. Deadline forapplications is Friday, April 5th.Applicants will be screened andinterviews granted to a selectnumber of candidates, TSCC is anequal opportunity employer.3/26-4

Taylor County Board of CountyCommissioners Job Openings:Day Camp Staff Seasonal $7.93per hour.Truck Driver Part-time $9.31 perhour.Special Projects Manager Full-time $15.92 per hour.Mosquito Control Driver Seasonal$8.04 per hour.The application process, benefitssummary and job descriptions canbe found on our website atwww.taylorcountygov.com and inthe lobby of the County Annex at201 East Green Street.3/26-3/28

Aluminum Tig Welders –experienced, earn up to $16.28hour! Apply in person atThule/UWS. 606 Industrial ParkDrive, Perry, FL 3/26, 3/28

Chad Cannon's Lawn ServiceAffordable, will get the

job done right.No yard too big or small.

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A to Z Farm and Lawn ServiceLand clearing, tree trimming/removal, dump truck service,harrowing, bush hog mowing, rakework, dirt leveling and completelawn service. Call 584-6737.AZ,tfn

Mutts CuttsDog Grooming

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Joe Coxwell Welding LLC.Welding, fabrication and repairmobile service. Located onHarrison Blue Rd. Call (850) 843-3500.03/12-3/28

I will farm for you!Mowing, plowing, disking,planting, fertilizing, leveling, fencebuilding and other farming andgardening operation.Gamble Farm 850-843-0342.2/28-3/28

Bush hogging and land clearing,acreage and lot's, big or small.Cell (850) 838-6077, after 5 p.m.call (850) 584-2270.JM,tfn (Wed)

LEGALS

IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OFTHE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR TAYLORCOUNTYCIVIL DIVISIONCase No. 13-554-CASTATE FARM BANK, F.S.B.Plaintiff,vs.ANNA PUTNAM A/K/A ANNABUDD PUTNAM, 21STMORTGAGE CORPORATION,AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS,Defendants._____________/NOTICE OF SALENotice is hereby given, pursuantto final judgment of foreclosurefor Plaintiff entered in this causeon March 18, 2014, in the circuitCourt of Taylor County, Florida, Iwill sell the property situated inTaylor County, Florida describedas:LOT 25 BLOCK B ADAMS BEACHOAKS SUBDIVISION, ASUBDIVISION AS PER THE PLATTHEREOF FILED AT PLAT BOOK 1PAGE 157 OF THE PUBLICRECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY,FLORIDA.TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN2006 NOBI MOBILE HOME, VIN(S)N812492A AND N812492B.and commonly known as: 15040POMPANO PLACE, PERRY, FL32348, including the building,apputenances, and fixtureslocated therein, at public sale,to the highest and best bidder,for cash, Sales are held at the front stepsof the Taylor CountyCourthouse., on April 22, 2014 at11:00 a.m. Any persons claiming an interestin the surplus from the sale, if any,other than the property owner asof the date of the lis pendensmust file a claim within 60 daysafter the sale.Dated this 19 day of March,2014.Clerk of the Circuit CourtAnnie Mae MurphyBy: Marti Lee, DCDeputy Clerk3/26 , 4/2

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRDJUDICIAL CIRCUIT,IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY,FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISION.Case No. 2014-53-CPIn Re: ESTATE OF:TERESA HERNDON,Deceased.______________________________________/NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof TERESA HERNDON, deceased,whose date of death wasFebruary 5, 2013, is pending inthe Circuit Court for TaylorCounty, Florida, Probate Division,File No. 2014-53-CP, the addressof which is P.O. Box 620, Perry,Florida 32348. The names andaddresses of the personalrepresentative and the personalrepresentative's attorney are setforth below.TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMSOR DEMANDS AGAINST THE

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ABOVE ESTATE:You are hereby notified that anOrder Admitting Will ofNonresident to Probate andAppointing PersonalRepresentative (testatenonresident) has been entered inthe estate of TERESA HERNDON,deceased, File No. 2014-53-CP,by the Circuit Court for TaylorCounty, Florida, Probate Division;that the total cash value of theestate exceeds $50,000.00, andthat the names and addresses ofall the known heirs of thedecedent are:GEORGIA RUTH HERNDON7149 HERRING ROADLAKE PARK, GEORGIA 31636ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARENOTIFIED THAT:All creditors of the decedent andother persons having claims ordemands against decedent'sestate on whom a copy of thisnotice is served within threemonths after the date of the firstpublication of this notice must filetheir claims with this Court WITHINTHE LATER OF THREE MONTHSAFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRSTPUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE ORTHIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OFSERVICE OF A COPY OF THISNOTICE ON THEM.All other creditors of thedecedent and persons havingclaims or demands against theestate of the decedent must filetheir claims with this Court WITHINTHREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATEOF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THISNOTICE.ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOTSO FILED WILL BE FOREVERBARRED.The date of the first publicationof this notice is March 11 2014.Person Giving Notice:GEORGIA RUTH HERNDONDomiciliary PersonalRepresentative.SMITH & SMITH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, P.A.MICHAEL S. SMITHFlorida Bar No. 169621P.O. Drawer 579Perry, FL 32348Telephone: (850) 584-3812Attorney for Domiciliary PersonalRepresentative3/26, 4/2

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAXDEEDNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Corey Hoover the holderof the following certificate hasfiled said certificate for a taxdeed to be issued thereon. Thecertificate number, year ofissuance, description of theproperty and the names in whichthe property was assessed are asfollows:Certificate Number 1156 Year of Issuance 2009Description of Property:Parcel Number R08877-090One (1) acre in Northeast cornerof the Southeast º of theNorthwest º of Section 1,Township 7 South, Range 8 East.Recorded in official records 230,page 499.Name in which assess Jessie E. &Nancy L. RichburgSaid property being in theCounty of Taylor, State of Florida.Unless such certificate shall beredeemed according to law, thepropertydescribed shall be sold to thehighest bidder at the courthousedoor onthe 21st day of April, 2013 at11:00 o’clock a.m. Dated this 13th day of March ,2013Signature:Annie Mae MurphyClerk of Circuit Court

Taylor County, FloridaDELIVERED TO PERRY NEWSPAPERINCPLEASE RUN THIS LEGAL FOUR (4)ISSUESMarch 19th & 26th, 2014April 02nd & 09th, 2014BILL & SEND PROOF TO:CLERK OF COURTPO BOX 620PERRY, FL 323483/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THETHIRDJUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FORTAYOR COUNTY, FLORIDACase No.: 2012-000189-CASection:BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,SUCCESSORBY MERGR TO BAC HOME LOANSSERVICING, LP FKACOUNTRYWIDEHOME LOANS SERVICING, LPPlaintiff,V.SHARON N. PYKE; ANY AND ALLUNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY,THROUGH, UNDER AND AGAINSTTHEHEREIN NAMES INDIVIDUALDEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOTKNOWNTO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHERSAIDUNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIMANINTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS,DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTSDefendant(s).__________________/NOTICE OF SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENpursuant to an Order on Plaintiff'sMotion to cancel andReschedule Foreclosure Saledated February 27, 2014, enteredin Civil Case No. 2012-000189-Caof the Circuit Court of the ThirdJudicial Circuit in and for TaylorCounty, Florida, wherein theClerk of the Circuit Court will sellto the highest biddder for cashon 6th day of May, 2014, at 11:00a.m. at the West door of theTaylor County Courthouse, 108North Jefferson Street, Perry,Florida 32347, in accordancewith Chapter 45 Florida Statutes,relative to the followingdescribed property as set forth inthe Final Judgment, to wit:COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST(SW) CORNER OF THE SOUTHEASTQUARTER (SE1/4) OF THESOUTHEAST QUART (SE1/4) OFSECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH,RANGE 7 EAST, TAYLOR COUNTRY,FLORIDA: THENCE RUN N 00˚12'07"W ALONG THE FORTY ACRE LINE874.65 FEET FOR THE POINT OFBEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE N00˚12'07" W ALONG SAID FORTYACRE LINE 206.38 FEET; THENCERUN N 89˚05'24" E 211.07 FEET;THENCE RUN S 00˚12'07"E PARRELLEL WITH SAID FORTYLINE 206.38 FEET; THENCE RUN S89˚05'24" W 211.07 FEET TO THEPOINT OF BEGINNING.CONTAINING 1.00 ACRES MOREOR LESS. ALSO: TOGETHER WITH ATWENTY FOOT EASEMENT FORINGRESS AND EGRESS BEINGMORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBEDAS FOLLOWS:COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST(SW) CORNER OF THE SOUTHEASTQUARTER (SE1/4) OF THESOUTHEST QUARTER (SE1/4) OFSECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTHRANGE 7 EAST, TAYLOR COUNTY,FLORIDA; THENCE RUN 88˚59'40" EALONG THE SECTION LINE 191.07FEET FOR THE POINT OFBEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE N88˚59'40" E ALONG SAID SECTIONLINE 1078.57 FEET TO THEWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OFU.S. #221; THENCE RUN N

16˚48'46" W ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE 20.79 FEET; THENCERUN S 88˚59'40" W PARALLEL WITHSAID SECTION LINE 1052.62 FEET;THENCE RUN N 00˚12'07" W 854.30FEET; THENCE RUN S 89˚05'24" W20.00 FEET; THENCE RUN S00˚12'07" E 874.33 FEET TO THEPOINT OF BEGINNING.Any person claiming an interst inthe surplus from the sale, if any,other than the property owner asof the date of the Lis Pendensmust file a claim within 60 daysafter the sale.AMERICANS WITH DISBILITIES ACT:If you are a person with adisability who requiresaccommodations in order toparticipate in a courtproceeding, you are entitled, atno cost to you, the proision ofcertain assistance. Individualswith a disability who requiredspecials accommodations inorder to participate in a courtproceeding should contact theADA Coordinator, 173 NEHernando Avenue, Room 408,Lake City, FL 32055, (386) 719-7428, within two (2) business daysof receipt of notice to appear.Indivduals who are hearingimpaired should call (800) 955-8771. Individuals who are voiceimpaired should call (800) 955-8770.Dated at PERRY, Florida this 7 dayof March, 2014.Marti Lee, DCAnnie Mae MurphyCLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURTTaylor COUNTY, FLORIDA3/19, 3/26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THETHIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR TAYLORCOUNTYCIVIL DIVISIONCase No. 62-2012-CA-000601WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.SUCCESSOR BYMERGER TO WACHOVIA BANK,N.A.Plaintiff,vs.JOHN H. WALSINGHAM A/K/AJOHN N. WALSINGHAM ANDUNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERSDefendants.___________________/NOTICE OF SALENotice is hereby given, pursuantto Final Judgment of Foreclosurefor Plaintiff entered in this causeon Febuary 5, 2014, in the CurcuitCourt of Taylor County, Florida, Iwill sell the property situated inTaylor County, Florida describedas:COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWESTCORNER OF THE SOUTHWESTQUARTER OF THE SOUTHWESTQUARTER OF SECTION 15,TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 7EAST; RUN THENCE SOUTH 89DEGREES 45' 06" EAST ALONG THEFORTY ACRE LINE 896.29 FEET FORTHE POINT OF BEGINNING.THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89DEGREES 45'06' EAST 140.0 FEET;THENCE RUN NORTH 0 DEGREES15'57" WEST 309.66 FEET; THENCERUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 45' 41"WEST 140.0 EET; THENCE RUNSOUTH 0 DEGREES 15'57" EAST309.64 TO THE POINT OFBEGINNING. TAYLOR COUNTY,FLORIDA.and commonly known as: 2815

W. PAGE RD. PERRY, FL 32347;including the building,appurtenances, and fixtureslocated therein, at public slae, tothe highest and best bidder, forcash, Sales are held at the frontsteps of the Taylor CountyCourthouse., on April 15, 2014 at11:00 a.m.Any person claiming an interestin the surplus from the sale, if any,other than the property owner asof the date of the lis pendensmust file a claim within 60 daysafter the sale.Dated this 13 day of March, 2014.Clerk of the Circuit CourtAnnie Mae MurphyBy: Marti Lee, DCDeputy Clerk3/19. 3/26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORTAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISIONFILE NO. 2014CP88IN RE: ESTATE OFJERRY PAUL WILLIAMSDeceased.NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof JERRY PAUL WILLIAMS,deceased, whose date of deathwas December 29, 2013, ispending in the Circuit Court forTaylor County, Florida, ProbateDivision; the address of which isPO Box 620, Perry, Florida 32348.The names and addresses of thepersonal representative and thepersonal representative'sattorney are set forth below.All creditors of the decedent andother persons having claims ordemands against decedent'sestate on whom a copy of thisnotice is required to be servedmust file their claims with thiscourt ON OR BEFORE THE LATEROF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THINOTICE OF 30 DAYS AFTER THEDATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OFTHIS NOTICE ON THEM.All other creditors of thedecedent and other personshaving claims or demandsagainst decedent's estate mustfile their claims with this courtWITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATEOF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THISNOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THETIME PERIODS SET FORTH INSECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDAPROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVERBARRED.NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME

PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANYCLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS ORMORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'SDATE OF DEATH IS BARED.The date off first publication ofthis notice is March 19, 2014.Attorney for PersonalRepresentative:John S. Clardy IIIFlorida Bar No. 123129Clardy Law FirmPAPO Box 2410Crystal River, FL 34423-2410Personal Representativ:Janey W. Miley9891 Birkshire AvenueInverness, FL 34452Jeffrey C. Williams3549 Jerwayne LaneLecanto FL 344613/19, 3/26

Notice of Public HearingHearing Date: April 1, 2014Subject of Hearing: RevisedBoard Policy No. 5.101 onStudent Bullying and Harassment.THE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OFTAYLOR COUNTY WILL HOLD APUBLIC HEARING ON THE ABOVEDATE FOR APPROVAL OF SAIDHEARING ITEM THE PUBLIC ISINVITED TO ATTEND TO EXPRESSTHEIR OPINONS/CONCERNS. THEPUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT:The Administrative Complex.School Board Meeting Room, 318North Clark Street, in Perry at 6:00p.m.A copy of this policy may beobtained from theSuperintendent's Office. Paul E. DyalSuperintendent of Schools3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAXDEEDNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, thatHenry Jay Jr. 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 618Year of Issuance 2008Description of Property:Parcel Number R05712-400Lots 509 and 510 of the BelairHeights Subdivision described as:Commence at the Northwestcorner of Section 35, Township 4South, Range 7 East, thence runEast 622 feet, thence run South125 feet for a Point of Beginning;thence run East 152 feet, thencerun South 100 feet; thence runWest 152 feet; thence run North100 feet to the Point ofBeginning. Recorded in officialrecords 198, page 489.This property is being assessedwith a Single Wide mobile home;VIN# F148S142FK4845GA, Title #40933035.Name in which assessed C.A.Williams.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 28th dayof April, 2013 at 11:00 o'clocka.m.Dated this 24th day of March,2014Signature: Annie Mae MurphyClerk of Circuit CourtTaylor County Florida3/26, 4/02, 4/09, 4/16

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THETHIRDJUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FORTAYLORCOUNTY, FLORIDAGENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISIONCASE NO. 2012-000346-CAWELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., ASTRUSTEEFOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERSOFMASTR ASSET-BACKED SECURITIESTRUST 2007-NCW, MORTGAGEPASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES2007-NCW,Plaintiff,vs.THOMAS GOWAN AND JEFFREYMICHAEL GOWAN, et al.Defendant.________________/NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENpursuant to a Final Judgment ofForeclosure dated February 5,2014, and entered in 2012-000346-CA of the Circuit Court ofthe THIRD Judicial Circuit in andfor Taylor County, Florida,wherein WELLS FARGO BANK,N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THECERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF MASTRASSET-BACKED SECURITIES TRUST2007-NCW, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES2007-NCW, is the Plaintiff andTHOMAS GOWAN; JEFFREYMICHAEL GOWAN; UNKNOWNSPOUSE OF JEFFREY MICHAELGOWAN; UNKNOWN TENANT #1;UNKNOWN TENANT #2 are theDefendant(s). Annie MaeMurphy as the Clerk of The CircuitCourt will sell to the highest andbest bidder for cash at the WestDoor, Taylor County Courthouse108 N. Jefferson St., Perry, FL32347, at 11:00 AM on April 10,2014, the following describedproperty as set forth in said FinalJudgment, to wit:THE WEST 54.5 FEET OF LOT 31 OFBLOCK 13, OF THE ORIGINALTOWN OF PERRY, FLORIDA. SAIDPROPERTY BEING OTHERWISEDESCRIBED AS: BEGIN AT THENORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 31,OF BLOCK 13, OF THE ORIGINALTOWN OF PERRY, FLORIDA;THENCE RUN EAST 54.5 FEET;

THENCE RUN SOUTH 115 1/2 FEET;THENCE RUN WEST 54.5; THENCERUN NORTH 115 1/2 FEET BACK TOTHE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAIDPROPERTY LYING AND BEINGSITUATE IN TAYLOR COUNTY,FLORIDA.Any person claiming an interestin the surplus from the sale, if anyother than the property owner asof the date of the lis pendensmust file a claim within 60 daysafter the sale.Dated this 13 day of March, 2014Annie Mae MurphyAs Clerk of the CourtBy: Marti Lee, DCAs Deputy ClerkIMPORTANT"If you are a person with adisability who needs anyaccommodation in order toparticipate in this proceeding,you are entitled, at no cost toyou, to the provision of certainassistance. Please conactDominique March, Americanswith Disabilities Act Coordinator,Taylor County Clerk of Court, 108North Jefferson St. Perry, FL 32347;telephone number 850-838-3506at least 7 days before yourscheduled court appearance, orimmediately upon receiving thisnotification if the time before thescheduled appearance is lessthan 7 days; if ou ar hearing orvoice impaired, call 711"3/19, 3/26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FORTAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NO.: 13000286CAQUEEN'S PARK OVAL ASSETHOLDING TRUST,Plaintiff,vs.CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, DIANE T.RICHARDSON A/K/A DIANERICHARDSON, STATE OF FLORIDADEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYSAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES,STATE OF FLORIDA, CLERK OF THECOURT IN AND FOR TAYLORCOUNTY, and any unknown heirs,devisees, grantees, creditors,and other unknown persons orunknown spouses claiming by,through and under any of theabove-named Defendants,DEFENDANTS,__________________/NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TOCHAPTER 45NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVENpursunt to a Final Judgment ofForeclosure dated March 18,2014, and entered in Case No.13000286CA of the Circuit Courtof the 3rd Judicial Circuit in andfor Taylor County, Florida whereinQueens's Park Oval Asset HoldingTrust, is Plaintiff and CHRISTOPHERCOLLIER, DIANE T. RICHARDSONA/K/A DIANE RICHARDSON, STATEOF FLOIA, DEPARTMENT OFHIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTORVEHICLES, STATE OF FLORIDA,CLERK OF THE COURT IN AND FORTAYLOR COUNTY, any anyunknown heirs, devisees,grantees, creditors, and otherunknown persons or unknownspouses claiming by, throughand under any of the above-named Defendants, areDefendants, I will sell to thehighest and best bidder for cashat the West Doors of theCourthouse, 108 North JeffersonStreet, Perry, FL 32347, at 11:00a.m. on the 27th day of May,2014, the following describedproperty as set forth in said FinalJudgment, to wit:LOT 7, BLOCK A, FORTNERSUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TOTHE MAP OR PLAT THEREOFRECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1,PAGE 178, PUBLIC RECORDS OFTAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA.TOGETHER WITH A 2005 ADRIAN,VICTORY 28 X 80 MOBILE HOMEWITH SERIAL #'SGAHAF001474A/BLocated: 4630 FORTNER CIRCLE,PERRY, FLORIDA 32347and all fixtures and personalproperty located therein or

thereon, which are included assecurity in Plaintiff's mortgage.Any person claiming an interestin the surplus funds from the sale,if any, other than the propertyowner as of the date of the lispendens must file a claim within60 days after the sale.Dated at Perry, Taylor County,Florida, this 19 day of March,2014Anne Marie MurphyClerk of said Circuit CourtBy: Marti Lee DCAs Deputy ClerkClarfield, Okon, Salomone, &Pincus, P.L.Attorney for Plaintiff500 South Australian Avenue,Suite 730West Palm Beach, Fl 33401(561) 713-1400 -pleadings@cosplaw.com3/26, 4/2

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THETHIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THESTATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FORTAYLOR COUNTYCIVIL DIVISIONCase No: 62-2013-CA-000642-XXXX-XXDivision: Civil DivisionJPMORGAN CHASE BANK,NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONPlantiff,vs.CLINT D. JONES, et al.Defendant(s),NOTICE OF SALENotice is hereby given that,pursuant to a Final SummaryJudgment of Foreclosureentered in the above-styledcase, I will sell the propertylocated in TAYLOR County,Florida, described as:Lot 15, Block 'H'. STRICKLAND'SLANDING SUBDIVISON,according to the plat thereof, asrecorded in Plat Book 1, Pages180 through 180F, of the PublicRecords of Taylor County, Florida.A/K/A 4080 STRICKLAND LANDING BLVD,PERRY, FL 32348PERRY, FL 32348at public sale, to the highesstand best bidder, for cash, byelectronic sale at AT THE WESTDOOR OF THE TAYLOR COUNTYCOURTHOUSE, 108 N. JEFFERSONSTREET, PERRY, FLORIDA 32347,beginning at 11:00 a.m. on April22, 2014.Any person claiming an interestin the surplu from the sle, if any,other than the property owner asof the date of the lis pendens,must file a claim within 60 daysafter the sale.Witness, my hand and seal of thiscourt on the 19 day of March,2014.CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT By Marti Lee, DCDeputy ClerkTHI INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:Law Offices of Daniel C.Consuegra9204 King Palm DriveTampa, FL 33619-1328Attorneys for PlaintiffAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIESACT: If you are a person with adisability who requiresaccommodations in order toparticipate in a courtproceeding, you are entitled, atno cost to you, the provision ofcertain assistance. Individualswith a disability who requirespecial accommodations inorder to participate in a courtproceeding should contact theADA Coordinator, 173 NEHernando Avenue, Room 408,Lake City, FL 32055, (386) 719-7428, within two (2) business daysof notice to appear. Individuals who are hearingimpaired should call (88) 955-8771.Individuals who are voiceimpaired should call (800) 955-8770.3/26, 4/2

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Rotarians donate more than $500 to youth camp

For the past 20 years, the North Florida Rotary Youth Camp has be giving children a chance they might not otherwise have.

Rotary Youth Camp is a free summer camp intended for any child, age 7 through young adult, with a physical or other limitation which would make it difficult or impossible to participate at other camps.

“Our camp enables its participants to grow in self-confidence and to experience success in physical activities and human relationships,” said Camp Director Leslie Smith, who spoke last week to the Perry Rotary Club.

Beginning her talk, Smith thanked the Perry Rotary Club for being one of the original clubs to help when the camp first formed 20

years ago.Smith has been part of

the camp since its founding, beginning as a counselor and working her way up to director. She is also a member of the Tallahassee Sunset Rotary Club.

Starting in its first year with a single 10-day session, the youth camp quickly outgrew its capacity, switching to two seven-day sessions each summer, she explained. Last year, the camp expanded again, adding a third session for those who had “aged out” of the camp, offering vocational and camp counseling training.

Smith noted that in addition to providing children a chance to go to camp, it also gives parents and caregivers a “break” for seven days from full-time

caregiving.Last year was also the

camp’s first summer at its new home, Wallwood Boy Scout Camp on Lake Talquin in Gadsden County.

Although the camp is free to those who attend, the cost to sponsor a child is $1,500. The Perry Rotary Club sponsors a child each year, and club members travel to the camp one night each summer to cook dinner for the campers and counselors.

At last week’s Perry Rotary Club meeting, Smith asked members to join the camp’s “20 for 20” fund-raising campaign. Thanks to two large donations, club members either donated or pledged more than $500.

For more information about the camp, visit online at www.nfryc.org.

North Florida Rotary Youth Camp Executive Director Leslie Smith (left) spoke at the Perry Rotary Club last week about the camp’s 20th anniversary, thanking club members for their longtime support of the program. Smith is shown with Perry Rotary President Sondra Shaw.

The Friends of the Taylor County Public Library book sale will be held Saturday, April 12, and the organization is continuing to accept donations for the

event.Donations of books,

magazines, tapes, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles and more can be turned to the library, which is located at

403 N. Washington St.Most books will be sold

for 25¢ each or five books for $1. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Friends organization.

Library book sale is April 12

From summer 2013 rains

Deadline approaching to apply for SBA disaster loans for flood damage

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes in Taylor County that April 21 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans in Florida as a result of the excessive rain and flooding between June 4 and Aug. 1, 2013.

The loans are also available in the following counties: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Lafayette, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Marion, Nassau, Okaloosa, Putnam,

Saint Johns, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, Union, Walton and Washington in Florida.

Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to eligible farm-related and nonfarm-related entities that suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. With the exception of aquaculture enterprises, SBA cannot provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers.

The loans are for working capital and can be up to $2 million with interest rates of four percent for eligible small businesses and 2.875 percent for non-profit organizations, with terms up to 30 years.

Applicants may apply

online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can be downloaded from the SBA’s website at www.sba .gov /d i sa s t e r. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

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Cynthia G. Sanhein

Cynthia G. Sanhein, 83, died Monday, March 24, 2014, at her daughter’s home in Perry.

She was born in Ludlow, Mass., on Feb. 21, 1931. She moved to Perry from Indiana in 1978 and retired as a Registered Nurse.

Mrs. Sanhein was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Perry. She was also a

member of the Perry Red Hat Society as well as several quilting and knitting groups.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alexander Easson and Bessie Randall Easson; her husband, Jacob Sanhein; and a brother, Graham Easson.

Survivors include: her daughter Kathy and husband Jerrell Sherrer of Perry; son, Jeffrey Dragon of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren, Michael Stannard and Jennifer Williams of Perry, Robert

Stannard of Lebanon, Ky., Tyler, Steven Max and Sam Dragon of Indianapolis; four great-grandsons, Shane and Brent Williams of Perry, and Robby and Case Stannard of Lebanon.

Funeral services will be held at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, March 27, beginning at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Neal officiating. The family will receive friends at 2 p.m., one hour prior to the service.

Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituaries

Chamber ‘After Hours’ mixer will be hosted by Rotary, Capital City Bank

The Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce will hold its March Business After Hours Mixer at Capital City Bank Thursday, March 27.

Sponsored and hosted by the Perry Rotary Club

and Capital City Bank, the event will take place from 5 until 7 p.m. and feature refreshments, fellowship and door prizes, organizers said.

“Come network with fellow chamber members,

Rotary members and our friends at Capital City Bank,” Chamber Director Dawn Taylor said.

For more information about the event, call the chamber office at (850) 584-5366.