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www.perrynewspapers.com 3-5 foot storm surge possible: Elsa: ‘Let it blow’ The National Weather Service (NWS) upgraded Tropical Storm Elsa to Hurricane Elsa, just prior to press time Tuesday, prompting hurricane warnings for the west coast of Florida. Continuing to wobble up the Florida Gulf Coast with heavy rains and wind gusts above 70 mph, the newly- crowned Hurricane Elsa was projected to possibly skirt the Tampa Bay-St. Possible gusts of up to 70 mph and 3-5 feet of storm surge Pete area before making led to a mandatory evacuation order for coastal and low-lying areas issued by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office - Division of ➟ Please see page 3 Emergency Management at 3 p.m. Tuesday Woman arrested after claiming to be ‘alien,’ brandishing a gun A woman claiming held on a $15,000 bond at to be “an alien sent to the Taylor County Jail. protect the human race” Taylor County Sheriff’s was arrested late Saturday Office (TCSO) Deputy after brandishing a Derrick Parker was handgun during a domestic dispatched to the home altercation at a residence on around 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Williamson Lane. July 3, in reference to a Lisa Wilder, 48, was disturbance involving a booked on one count of firearm. aggravated assault with a When he arrived, he made deadly weapon (without ➟ Please see page 3 intent to kill) and is being Lisa Wilder Fireworks & Flying Fish! DMH bans visitors due From the daintiest little girl to the largest man, the mullet toss at to spike in COVID cases Steinhatchee’s annual 4th of July celebration was serious business. Due to what is being abundance of caution. DMH officials said Hundreds of spectators cheered and squealed at the sight of flying described as a “spike” in “We regret having to Monday. mullet sliding across the asphalt, sometimes coming to a stop at the local coronavirus cases, move back to a no visitor The hospital’s foot of a child. Other onlookers bent and dodged, barely avoiding Doctors’ Memorial Hospital policy, but we must take all announcement comes after being pelted by fins and scales. To the victor went a trophy and $25,(DMH) again implemented recommended precautions 10 people tested positive but the real prize was bragging rights for a year. A fabulous fireworksa “no visitor” policy on to mitigate transmission (For more on the event, please see page A-6.) ➟ Please see page 3 display capped off the evening. Monday, July 5, out of an of the COVID-19 virus,” Bathroom water line break leads Williams is to man’s arrest in Steinhatchee named top A 22-year-old Savannah, and spoke to him while 15 scholar Ga. man was arrested laughing. The male he Monday for allegedly spoke to walked into vandalizing a Steinhatchee the bathroom area and in Florida restaurant, causing an returned and appeared to Taylor County’s own estimated $5,000 in be concerned, and fled Dimitri Williams II is one damages. that area, taking everyone of 15 of Florida’s highest The suspect allegedly with him,” Taylor County achieving STEAM (science, pulled back on a pipe Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) technology, engineering, providing water to a urinal Sgt. Brian Cruse detailed in art and mathematics) in the men’s bathroom until his arrest report. students to receive a one- it snapped, breaking inside “I met with Brescia at Jacob Brescia year scholarship to attend the wall – causing extensive the entrance of Fiddler’s. a nationally-ranked Florida flooding and water damage identified as Jacob Brescia,He admitted to doing the university. entering the bathroom area shortly after midnight on damage to the bathroom. Dimitri Williams II was recognized as one Williams, who will be and later walking back out Sunday, July 4. He also stated that he fell a senior at Taylor County with his left leg soaked. of Florida’s top 15 highest achieving STEAM Surveillance video and it was accidental. When (science, technology, engineering, art and “He walked up to one from Fiddler’s Restaurant ➟ Please see page 3 mathematics) students. ➟ Please see page 2 captured the suspect, later of the guys in his group Local’s son lands on ‘Love Island’ By ANTHONY WHITE It also caught the video, which captured the Contributing columnist attention of comedian Steve reactions of Yolanda, born When Perry native Harvey, who retweeted the in 1965, Melvin, born in Yolanda Johnson Davis 1995, and Bryce, born in agreed to do a TikTok 2005, as they listened to video with her sons various songs from the Melvin “Ty” Holland Jr. 1980s to the present. and Bryce London Davis, According to CBS last Thanksgiving, she publicity, “Love Island had no idea it would catch is the sizzling summer the attention of network series based on the television executives and international smash hit and land her oldest son, Melvin, cultural phenomenon. The on the third season of the hit matchmaking begins as a CBS show “Love Island.” group of single ‘Islanders’ The video also helped come together in a stunning earn Melvin, a former villa in Hawaii, ready University of Minnesota TCHS graduate to embark on a summer football player and an Yolanda Johnson Davis of dating, romance and entrepreneur in the fitnessand sons Melvin ‘Ty’ ultimately, relationships. Melvin ‘Ty’ Holland Jr. makes his television debut on the third season of business, a water bottle Holland Jr. and Bryce ➟ Please see page 2 the CBS reality hit series “Love Island” tonight (Wednesday). He’s dubbed sponsorship. London Davis ‘Cinco’ on the show, taking the nickname from his football days. Index Weather Religion ...... A-4 Editorial ...... A-8 Wednesday 79˚ Thursday 85˚ Sports ...... A-5 Classifieds ...... A-10 Community ...... A-7 72˚ 71˚ Serving the Tree Capital of the South Since 1963 90% 40% A-2 Taco Times July 7, 2021 ‘Cinco’ makes television debut tonight (Wednesday) on CBS LOVE ISLAND with both love and the cash Davis, a 1983 Taylor Fitness, on Instagram, and prize.” County High School works for a government Continued from page 1 Holland, dubbed “Cinco” graduate living in Ashburn, contracting agency.” Challenges abound with on the show, left for Hawaii Va., with her family, said Davis thinks her son will intriguing new Islander a month ago to begin she wasn’t surprised by her fare well on the show. arrivals and dramatic production on the show, his son’s success because he’s “He’s a grown man, and twists as friendships and mother said. always been a go-getter. he knows how to conduct relationships form. In When asked how he came “Injuries sidelined his himself,” she said. “He will addition to choosing their up with the name “Cinco,” collegiate football career, handle himself quite well. partners wisely, Islanders she said, “That was his but he still managed to make He’ll represent. And he’s must also win the hearts football jersey’s number the Washington Redskins going to be funny because of viewers who have the when he played for the practice team,” she said. he loves to laugh.” opportunity to shape events University of Minnesota. “He’s pursuing a graduate Season 3 of the romantic on screen and ultimately He went from 21 in degree in sports marketing reality series premieres in a crown one lucky couple the high school and his first education from Tennessee 90-minute special tonight winner, who will then have year of college to number Tech, manages a fitness(Wednesday) at 9:30 p.m. the chance to walk away 5.” business, The Tough_ on CBS. Williams plans to pursue degree in chemistry or chemical engineering small and not prominent for students to represent it, Williams also began TOP SCHOLAR education, to be selected but Taylor just had one,” taking dual-enrollment Continued from page 1 over students from Miami- Williams said. college courses with North Dade -- it put us on the Reflecting on how he Florida College (NFC) last High School (TCHS) next map,” Williams said. accomplished such a year, during which time school year, was recognized To qualify to be a prestigious feat, Williams he has accumulated 24 for his achievement on Sunshine State Scholar, credited his dedication to credits. Monday, June 28, at the Williams had to maintain a his studies and the support “My parents pushed me Sunshine State Scholars 3.9 grade point average and he received from his along and really helped me. Conference in Orlando after be a stand-out student. parents, Dimitri and Diana On days when I did not have he competed against 103 “You have to pretty Williams. motivation, they pushed me Comedian Steve Harvey retweeted a TikTok top scholars from around much ace every class you “There were many days to keep going,” Williams video capturing the reactions of Yolanda the state of Florida to take – not just math or when I would stay up until said, adding, “My dad has Johnson Davis, born in 1965, and sons Melvin, receive the 2021 Sunshine science. And each school 4 or 5 a.m. doing especially been my biggest born in 1995, and Bryce, born in 2005, as they State Scholars Scholarship. can only select one to three schoolwork. It is a lot support. He has really listened to various songs from the 1980s to the “It was a wild moment. students depending on size. harder than it seems,” helped me throughout all of present. For Taylor County to be so So Miami-Dade had three Williams said. this stuff.” As Williams prepares for his senior year of high school, he is already looking ahead to college, for which the Sunshine State Scholar Scholarship would cover one year of tuition if he attended an accredited Florida university. “I am considering the University of Florida or Florida State University. If I go out of state, I would go to the University of Michigan,” Williams said. Williams is currently leaning toward pursing a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. “I have taken two years of chemistry, and I have one more year of it. Chemistry just comes naturally to me,” Williams said. According to Williams, he has always had an interest in science, which was encouraged by his parents. “I remember when I was small, I always got up in the mornings and watched The Science Channel – almost religiously,” he laughed, adding, “My parents steered me toward a career in engineering, architecture or the medical field. They are both in STEM-type jobs. My dad deals with mechanical stuff, and my mom deals with numbers all day.” Williams also divides his time between participating in the TCHS band, for which he is the assistant drum major, and volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club. “I have about 250 volunteer hours with the Boys and Girls Club. I really enjoy it because I get to talk with the kids about science and introduce them to it,” Williams said. Williams will also begin volunteering with the AmeriCorps in August, and he plans to spend his senior year helping as many students as possible explore the world of science. According to the Department of Education, Williams was selected based on his future career goals and his intention to pursue a higher education. “Florida is home to many talented students, but none shine brighter than the Sunshine State Scholars,” said Marshall M. Criser, III, Chancellor of the State University System of Florida. “We are very proud of these students and the enormous potential they have for their futures and the State of Florida. Congratulations!” A-3 Taco Times July 7, 2021 10 new COVID cases reported recorded since February. DOH-Taylor Operations DMH In comparison, June 11- Manager Martine Young Continued from page 1 17 saw four cases (2.4% said, before adding, “We for COVID-19 between positivity), and June 18- continue to still offer June 25 and July 1. 24 saw two cases (2.2%testing and vaccinations According to the Florida positivity). at our office. Vaccines are Department of Health, the “It is important to note that also offered at almost all 10 new cases reflect a we 9% have seen a very small local pharmacies and positivity rate -- the highest number of breakthrough testing through local rate Taylor County has (or unvaccinated) cases,” providers.” Alcohol, drugs may have been contributing factors for attack “She pointed the gun under the lid of the printer. GUN at me, and I was in fear. I The gun was loaded and a Continued from page 1 ran out the front door and round was chambered in the contact with the victim, called emergency 911. weapon. who stated she had returned During this time, Wilder The deputy reported to the residence a few hours threatened to kill herself. that, while transporting earlier, after which she and I stayed on the phone with Wilder to jail, “Wilder Wilder began arguing. dispatch until the deputies (me) advised she was an Around 3 p.m. Tuesday, Taylor County was included in a Hurricane “During the argument, arrived, and was no longer alien sent to protect the Warning along with much of Florida’s west coast from Egmont Key to the I poked my head into the in fear for my life,” the human race and that by Steinhatchee River. living room and observed victim said. arresting her, I’ve killed Wilder waiving a gun The victim told the her children due to their around in her left hand,” the deputy she thought Wilder drug usage and that my Mandatory evacuation notice victim said. may have hidden the gun family and children would At one point, Wilder in a nearby shed, however die as well.” “snatched groceries out when deputies searched the “Wilder was yelling issued; shelter open at TCES of the fridge and began area, they could not find a and screaming the entire and themselves to higher Tampa Bay to Steinhatchee. eating raw hamburger and weapon. transport. Alcohol or a ELSA ground. A hurricane warning controlled substance may hotdogs like an animal. I The firearm was later Continued from page 1 Officials continued meansto sustained winds of 74 asked Wilder what she was located hidden under the have been a contributing predict a possible storm mph or higher are expected lid of a printer that was on factor,” the report stated. doing, and she began to landfall near Cedar Key surge of three to fivewithin feet the specified area. charge toward me with the the top shelf of Wilder’s The 9mm handgun and around 8 a.m. Wednesday along the Big Bend coast A general population, gun in her hand bedroom closet. A trigger three magazines were morning. late Tuesday and early pet-friendly shelter opened threatening to kill me,” the lock had been removed seized and placed into At 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, although local Tuesday morning at Taylor victim said. and was also found hidden evidence. the Taylor County sustained winds were County Elementary School. Sheriff’s Officeprojected to - around 40 mph Residents were asked to Division of Emergency (with gusts up to 55-60 bring their medications, as Suspect charged with criminal Management changed its mph). well as bedding. voluntary evacuation to a Hurricane hunters found Some businesses and “mandatory” evacuation flight-level winds in Elsa toorganizations opted to close mischief, damages of $1,000+ for residents of coastal and be stronger and its surface on Tuesday and Wednesday low-lying areas in Taylor pressure lower on Tuesday, due to the projected path, STEINHATCHEE advised that he did not want count of criminal mischief County, prompting many prompting the National which centered on the to get into trouble,” Cruse (damages of $1,000 or Continued from page 1 Steinhatchee and Beaches Hurricane Center to issue Taylor-Dixie coast for much said. more). area residents to move hurricane warnings for the of the day Monday before asked why he did not notify Brescia booked at the He was given a $5,000 boats, vehicles, belongings west coast of Florida from drifting slightly eastward. staff of the damage, he Taylor County Jail on one bond. Homecoming set Sunday in Shady Grove

Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church will host a homecoming service on Sunday, July 11. Services will begin at 11:30. Lunch will be served afterward. “Come enjoy good singing, preaching and food. Everyone is invited!” organizers said. The church is located at 4230 Alton Wentworth Road in Greenville.

Religion A-4 Taco Times July 7, 2021 Glad TidinGs In the Bible, “glad tidings” is frequently translated to mean “to tell good news” and “preach the gospel.” This space -- made available to all local pastors and church leaders -- is dedicated to messages of good news to fill readers with uplifting thoughts to carry with them throughout the week. Sin is deceptive

“The sting of death is is poison meant to keep sin, and the power of sin is you blinded until you are the law.” (1st Corinthians dead. 15:56) As the verse implies, Maybe you are reading its like a sting or a this right now and you are venomous bite from a not a disciple of Christ. snake that paralyzes you, Maybe in the back immobilizes you and of your mind you are suffocates you. thinking, “Well, maybe all Jesus is not trying to Ministering that stuff is legitimate and take your fun away. He’s real, but in order to be a trying to save you from in Song follower of Christ and be the fangs of eternal death ‘saved’ it means I have to By in hell! & Word give up certain things in Cody McNeese Secondly, I would say (Above) Adam Crabb my life that I truly enjoy.” that the pleasure of sin is (left) was joined by Whatever that may be, false. Billy Walker for a duet you know what it is. there, that her guests are Oh yeah, it is of “I’d Rather Have So the choice in your in the depths of Sheol (or pleasurable, but it is also Jesus” during his mind is, give up thehell). temporary and always concert at Northside fun stuff and become a There is a snake called a comes at a price…always. Church of God held Christian, or wait until spider-tailed horned viper Why do we do it then? Friday, July 2. Crabb I’ve had all the fun and thatget has a clever way to Because we are looking ministered in song, too old for that stuff, then catch its prey. Its tail looksfor happiness, of course. but also in Word and I’ll start the dull, drab life like a spider. He moves We are looking for ways shared his testimony. of a Christian afterward. his tail as if to mimic a to find contentment. (Right) Following his If I could look into the spider that is struggling Sin offers us an illusion, performance, Crabb minds of so many folks or injured, which draws much like the spider-tailed joined church members that I know personally, Ithe attention of birds and horn viper offers a bird a and fans, liked could almost guarantee other creatures that prey quick and easy meal. Edna Bradshaw, for that’s what they are on spiders. What Jesus offers us is fellowship and photos. thinking. They swoop in for a the real thing. (Photos by Two things I’ll snack say and instead become Happiness even in trials. Amy Kallschmidt Sadler) about that. First, there the meal themselves. Joy even in sorrow! is a powerful passage Sin works in a similar Peace that surpasses in Proverbs (Chapter 9, way. It seduces us by human understanding. verses 13-18) that speaks mimicking things that And, it’s a free gift that to sin’s seductive tactic. are truly pleasurable and never fades! Sin promises that stolen mesmerizes us deeper and Grace is not you giving water is sweet, and bread deeper into the striking up pleasure...it is you eaten in secret is pleasant. range of death until it is reaching for it! Fun for Kids But he does not know, too late. Cody McNeese serves who hears her and listens What you are “giving as pastor of St. Johns Save the date for VBS to her, that the dead are up” is not good things. It Christian Fellowship. Midway Baptist Church and San Pedro one-day Vacation Bible School and Back Obituaries Baptist Church are teaming up to host a to School Bash. The free event will be held Saturday, Frances A. Downs Carmen by: his sister, Amanda Aug. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. atFrances A. Downs, 47, Limia-Martin Rhodes; his grandfather, Midway Baptist Church, located at 187 passed away at home on Jake Nix; his grandmother, East Roberts Aman Road. Carmen Limia-Martin, June 26, 2021. 66, passed away on July 3, Ida Nix; two uncles, Jake The VBS theme will be “Fishers of A celebration of life Nix and Gordon Nix; his Men.” Activities will include music, crafts 2021, in Tallahassee. aunt, Janie and her husband. service will be held on Funeral Mass will be and outdoor water recreation. Friday July 9, at 11 a.m. at Ralph “Turk” Page; and his Lunch will be provided. held on Thursday, July 8, aunt, Lizzie Beth Costa. San Pedro Baptist Church at 6 p.m. at Burns Funeral The event is open for children ages four with the Rev. David Prevatt He is survived by: his to 12. Home of Perry with Father parents, Sammy and Ellen officiating. Transportation will be offered; contact Matthew Bush officiating. All arrangements are Sturgill; brother, Samuel the churches for more information. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. under the direction of Burns Sturgill and his wife, Dety; Burns Funeral Home. and sisters, Louise May, Funeral Home of Perry. Samantha Bedell, Tammy First Baptist Church hosts Annette Lashley Lang and Sharon Sturgill; as well as three nieces, four Annette Lashley, 83, of Jeremiah Carson nephews and several great Steinhatchee passed away Sturgill nieces and nephews. Back2School Bash July 28 June 28, 2021. Mr. Jeremiah Carson Funeral services were Funeral services were Sturgill, 39, passed awayheld Friday, July 2, at 11 First Baptist Church of Perry will hold its activities, as well as free hot dogs,held sno Thursday, July 1, on June 18, 2021. a.m. at Joe P. Burns Funeral at 1 p.m. at the Baptist annual “Back2School Bash” Wednesday, cones and popcorn. He was born Aug. 7, Home of Perry with Pastor July 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. The church is located at 102 North Purity Church in Salem 1981, in Tampa to Mr. with Pastor Richard Joiner Billy Gipson officiating. The free event will feature bounce Center Street in downtown Perry. Everyone Sammy Carson Sturgill andThe family received friends and Pastor Bobby Hires houses, face painting, games and otheris welcome. Lou Ellen Nix Sturgill. from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, officiating. Interment Jeremiah honorably July 1, at the funeral home. followed at the Woodyard served his country in the Cemetery in Salem. Friends may sign the Food pantry closed due to storm United States online guest book at www. Arrangements have been Army, and joepburnsfuneralhomes. Due to Tropical Storm Elsa, the food The food pantry will be open to serve placed under the care of loved to do com. pantry at St. James Episcopal Church will local families on Thursday, July 15, from the Rick Gooding FuneralNative American carvings Home Cross City Chapel. not be open this Thursday. 10-11 a.m. and trimming trees to make (850) 584-4149 them into artwork. 1400 N. Johnson Stripling Rd. He was preceded in death Perry, FL 32347

Sports A-5 TaCo Times July 7, 2021 10U softball All-Stars fall in 2 close games The Taylor County 10U Taylor County’s girls these youngsters,” Manager Tomlinson picked up one All-Stars softball team were unable to generate Bryan Howard stated. strikeout for Taylor. battled hard, but came up enough offense at the Scoring Taylor’s five runs In game two, Taylor just short in a pair of games plate, contributing to were: Ella Towles, Jayden County was matched up at the Babe Ruth State them dropping their Freed, first Shaylee Tomlinson, with the FCAA Attitude out Softball Tournament. two games of the double Ma’Shyia Britt and Ryver of Jacksonville. The local 10U All-Stars elimination tournament. Arnold. The Attitude defeated finished as runners-up in Winter Springs defeated Freed, Tomlinson and Taylor County 10-6 to their district tournament Taylor County 8-5 in their Britt recorded at least one eliminate the local 10U to qualify for the state opening-round matchup. hit each, with Ma’Shyia girls from the 2021 Babe tournament — which “We just couldn’t get leading the team in runs Ruth tournament. featured 107 teams from our bats going, but the batted in with two. Maci Campbell led all over Florida, making girls still had fun playing Tori Howard recorded Taylor County in runs it the largest Babe Ruth ball, and it’ll be memories two strikeouts during her scored with two, while tournament in the nation. that will last a lifetime for time on the mound, while Kaelyn Sadler, Freed, Tomlinson and Howard all scored once each. Allie McCall recorded three strikeouts against FCAA, while Tori Howard managed to strike out two (Above) Tori Howard delivers a pitch during batters during her time on the state tournament. (Below) Allie McCall fields the mound. a ball and fires a throw to first from her knees. “These girls had a tremendous season, and I am proud of each and every one of them. They all have great attitudes and are even better team players,” Howard said. “These young ladies have what it takes to go the distance in life, and it would not surprise me to see some Taylor County’s 10U All-Star softball team included: Tori Howard, Allie of these girls playing in McCall, Maci Campbell, Kaelyn Sadler, Ryver Arnold, Shaylee Tomlinson, college in eight or nine Ma’Shyia Britt, Jayden Freed, Sophia Brock and Ella Towles. years,” Howard added. First youth fitness ‘Boot Camp’ held here By Dr. Glyndell B. Presley 2 – provided participants feel better about myself,” into adulthood, Woodruff year, I would definitelywe will continue to reach TaCo Times Contributor with a range of activities, 12-year-old James Cobb said. participate.” out to kids, give tips to For 15-year-old Skylar including calisthenics, said. “I participate in Woodruff agreed the Rhines said overall the maintaining physical fitness Brown, being able to plyometrics, conditioning football, and it will help me events were challenging, group was dedicated and and conduct a second “face hard challenges” and and mental toughness. get better.” and while most participants committed, adding, “They camp,” Rhines added. “developing a strong mind “Being able to participate When asked which liked the activities that did not complain.” “My goal is to have a mentally” was worth the in the camp this summer activity he liked the best, required running, he “They met the fitness camp beginning in hard work during the firstwill help me reach the Cobb replied that he liked chuckled and added, “of challenges, and progressed August each month through two weeks of the Fitness personal goals set for my the plank. “It is sort of course, they all liked the daily. Moving forward, January 2022,” Rhines said. Boot Camp with local track upcoming track and soccer a push up without going rest breaks.” coach, fitness camp sponsor seasons,” Brown said. “In down,” he explained. Seven-year-old Nathaniel and instructor Sherman order not to give up, you Darryl Woodruff, a Tocouha, the youngest of Rhines. have to have a strong body parent who assisted with the group, said the camp The camp’s first sessionand mind.” this year’s camp, said when benefitted him by helping – held June 21 through July “The camp helped me youth can start a training him use up energy. or exercise program, it “I like to run and exercise helps with developing good and use energy,” Tocouha habits. This is especially said. “I have a lot of energy. important as they transition If there is a camp next

Participants in TCHS/ TCMS Track Coach Sherman Rhines’ youth fitness boot camp are shown planking and working on 10-event circuits (above) in the TCMS gym. Boot camp participants worked inside and outside (above) completing 10-event circuits.

Coach Sherman Rhines and parent volunteer Darryl Woodruff with youth who completed the first fitness “boot camp” last week. A-6 Taco Times July 7, 2021

Let Freedom Ring!

Decked out in red, white and blue, thousands gathered in Steinhatchee to celebrate Independence Day on Sunday, July 4th. Scattered showers and menacing skies could did not dampen the celebratory mood among the gathering crowd counting down toward the fireworks spectacular finale. As the evening progressed, golf carts and vehicles lined the Reed Memorial Bridge between Steinhatchee and Jena to secure the best vantage spots. Just before 9 p.m., a barge fully loaded with fireworks was pulled into place. From somewhere on the bridge, patriotic songs rang out celebrating the red, white and blue. As the rockets burst into the air, the clouds let go and sent light sprinkles down on the spectators. However, tit would take more than a little rain to dampen the crowd’s spirits. As the last crack and boom rang out from the firework’s grand finale, a loud roar rose up from those gathered below in celebration of America’s 245th birthday. (Photos by Jessica Moore.)

Farm Report

With DAvid Carlton

June 26: The trance was broken there ain’t a bad way. helped me shell on Friday. We all wanted -- and when Uncle Slick, sitting My friend Peggy took Shelling peas with family needed -- good rain, and the nearby in the seat of the a car-load of cats to is quality time and brings Lord sent us plenty! (Thank snatching buggy overheard Tallahassee yesterday to back memories. you, Lord!) him and said, “Dick, you get fixed. When I was a kid I know we asked Lord, might want to repeat that She said when she got facing a mountain of peas, but what we really need a few times. You know there they told her that somebody would say, is a mix of sunshine with the Lord has a harder time they couldn’t do two of the Go get Grandma.” the rain and a few days of hearing you with beer on male cats because they had She always came and either. Amen. your breath.” already been neutered. helped and entertained. I was in the swamp with He was thoughtful I chuckled and said, “It The talk was rambling, family digging cabbage though and gave us both a must be their lucky day.” juicy, rich and newsy. And trees one hot summer Goodys, which helped, and I hope your day goes as nobody shelled faster than morning a few decades we done okay -- feeling the good as it did for those two Grandma. David Carlton shared that his cabbage peas ago. My cousin Richard good feeling of men who kitties. I watched in amazement (above) and his tabasco plant (below) are both was helping, and the poor have worked. July 5: because she could hold so thriving in the summer heat. fellow was sporting a Anyway, back to the farm The party is over. many shells in her off hand hangover pretty bad. -- the garden is coming in I hope everybody had a before she finally tossed Well, me and him were with plenty of peas and good Fourth of July. My them and reached for her in a hole fighting thosetomatoes for the freezer. partying had to be brief -- I spit can. digging shovels hard when It’s keeping me real busy, did go to Hank’s bust -- as Yep, we were all in a wonderful wind suddenly but it’s a good busy. my gardens are ganging up agreement. sprung up, rustling the fans I’ve been up since early on me. Go get Grandma. above our heads. shelling peas. I know there I put up eight quarts David Carlton grew up It was like God himself are machines for that, but of peas and six pints of in Taylor County, where had looked down through these are real irregular peas tomatoes yesterday. he worked on a Woods the canopy and smiled on and wouldn’t go through a The peas need to be Creek Road farm in his us poor weary pilgrims. sheller very well. picked again, along with youth. Decades later, he Richard leaned on his I blanch and freeze them the okra. now owns that farm and shovel, looked gratefully on account of that’s the way April said she could help spends his days tending to skyward and said, “Lord, Mama did it. Other folks jar shell -- bless her heart -- his cows and enjoying the thank you for that breeze.” them, and that’s good too -- and Laura came over and country life.

Community A-7 Taco Times July 7, 2021 Steinhatchee Post 291

For one STEM project, students were challenged to design a trap for “how to catch a leprechaun.”

New officers sworn in Mike Hutto, Florida Commander of American Legion Post 383 of Old Town and former District 3 TEF awards Commander of the American Legion Department of Florida, performed the swearing-in and installation of officers for the Joe D. White American Legion Post 291 in Steinhatchee on Friday, June 25. Shown are: (left to right) Jeff Roe, chaplin; Barry (Butch) Cantrell; Jimmy Dietrich, commander; Susan Leslie, service officer; Brian Zellner, finance officer; Dan Karth, adjunct; and Ron Hill, Sergeant $17,000 in at Arms; along with at-large members Jack Snyder, Robert Galligan and Van Jester. mini-grants

The Taylor Education Foundation (TEF) has announced the return of its mini-grant program, with 17 teachers being awarded $1,000 grants to implement extension projects focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and literacy during the 2020-21 school year. The Taylor County middle, elementary and primary school media centers, classrooms and STEM labs took the opportunity to extend lessons to include cooking with favorite stories, STEM Ladies Auxiliary welcomes new officers challenges, escape rooms for test prep and even a On June 14, Rita Moody, former president of District 3 Ladies Auxiliary, and former president of the NASA challenge. American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 291, installed the following officers of the American Legion The mini-grant program Ladies Auxiliary Unit 291: Ursula Miller, president; Rita Moody, first vice president; Karen Tidwell, is funded through STEM second vice president; Judy Shimp, secretary; Glenda Welsh, treasurer; JoAnn Griffin, membership; donations from Georgia- Nina Johnson, chaplain; Karen Reddish, sergeant at arms; and Carolyn Wiley, historian, along with Pacific, as well as the members at-large Marcia Cantrell, Angie Orem and Jackie Jester. Shown above are: (left to right) Teachers also Consortium of Florida Rita Moody, Ursula Miller, Judy Shimp, Barbara Hill (standing in for Rita Moody, first vice president), designed cooking Education Foundations 1:1 Glenda Welsh, Jackie Jester, Nina Johnson, Carolyn Wiley, JoAnn Griffin and Karen Reddish. projects based on Grant Match Program. students’ favorite Since 2001, the state of Post honors Florida has appropriated books. nearly $52 million to the Consortium for the School Philip Smith District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program – leveraging public funds to provide a $1 for $1 match to American Legion Post encourage private-sector investment and involvement for 291 officers honored the locally-driven initiatives to advance student achievement. late Philip Smith, second Local education foundations work year-round to raise vice commander, during their cash match through corporate and foundation grants, installation services held fundraising events and individual contributions. June 15. “We are thankful for the continued support of our donors Smith was elected as as we work to enrich the STEM opportunities for the the post’s second vice children of Taylor County schools,” TEF member Jesika commander and died a Curry said. week before installation services. A retired Marine, Smith Benefit auction Saturday served two tours in Vietnam and was assigned to Contributions are being which coordinates with embassy security in various‘Sons’ officers installed accepted for the upcoming the local animal shelter to countries after the war. (Above) Officers with the Sons of the Steinhatchee American Legion online auction benefitting place animals with no-kill “Phil’s position will not were installed by Commander Mike Hutto. Shown are: (left to right) Heartsfor Hometown Dogs, rescues. be filled for this year, as heCommander Hutto; Herb Bray, sergeant at arms; Woody Norton, second planned this Saturday, July To donate an item or was already elected, and vice president; Steve Shimp, commander; Mike Baker, first vice president; 10, starting at 10 a.m. service, please contact out of great respect for Steve Graham (far right) is an outgoing officer; Bill Whitelock, financial All proceeds will volunteer Heather Langford the man he was,” officers officer/adjutant; Tony Kelly, chaplain; and Larry Rugg, membership. Not benefit the non-profitvia the group’s Facebook said. pictured are members at-large Barry Sellers and Brian Miller. animal advocacy group,page. Taylor students honored at TCC

More than 1,200 Fletcher of Perry, Katlin List recognition. students were named to the Dupont of Greenville, Local students named to Spring 2021 President’s Michael Maine of Perry the list included: Addisan List at Tallahassee and Sumia Reza of Langston of Greenville, Community College Perry. Harmony Glanton of Perry, (TCC), including Tenfive students from from Niamaya Richardson of Supporting the Child ID program Taylor County. Taylor County were Perry, Austin Salinas of Students must earn a 4.0 among the more than Lamont, Zakwani Hughes Georgia-Pacific Public Relations Manager Scott Mixon (center) grade point average in order 1,350 named to the Spring of Perry, Kendal Blue of presented a $1,200 donation to the Perry Masonic Lodge in support to receive the President’s 2021 Dean’s List at Perry, Monique Restrepo of its Child ID program. “These funds will greatly enhance our program List recognition. TCC. of Lamont, Ebone Brown with badly-needed equipment and supplies,” said Worshipful Master Local students named Students must earn a of Perry, Hannah Smyrnios Charles Swindle (right). Mason Bill Palmer (left) was also on hand for to the list included: Alana 3.50 grade point average ofin Perry and Alexis Rock of the check presentation. Cutrona of Lamont, Hunter order to receive the Dean’s Perry.

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Editorial A-8 Taco Times July 7, 2021 Exploring Old Florida (and the new Winn-Dixie)

By KAY MCCULLOUGH cart. Hmmm. I hate to admit around to direct shoppers when I shop there, but it’s to find her way around the I’ll admit it: I am a “This is going to be he was right, but he to the correct aisles. going to be a beautiful community (as well as her creature of habit and interesting,” I said, was. There were a few of us grocery store. favorite grocery store). dislike change. attempting to break the ice. The last week of June, the still milling around trying Thanks Winn-Dixie! She and her husband, Jim, Also, I am getting old She sighed and replied, empty spaces were gone, to find items, but every Kay McCullough is a moved here from Ocala, and cranky. “I can’t find anything I’mclerks were continually employee was willing to not-so-recent transplant mainly because they One of Perry’s grocery looking for. Where is the re-shelving stock, and the answer questions. to Taylor County who has wanted to have room to stores (a chain of juice?” signs had been moved I am still kinda dazed been working diligently wander in Old Florida. which I am quite fond) “I guess I should have is undergoing a huge picked up a map,” is all I makeover while staying could think to say, then open for business. suggested the next aisle to I am excited for the the south. upgrade because I know Reassurance that I how much it means to wasn’t the only one in a Afterthoughts the staff to finally havesea a of confusion came better-looking store, and when I noticed other locals will have a much shoppers randomly nicer shopping experience. pushing their carts back I was surprised to see the and forth, looking around first step in renovation was and sighing. By DELORES LEGGETT WALKER a repaving/repainting of One man, who seemed to the whole parking lot. know where he was going In mid-June I shopped at all times, shook his head once amid the “controlled when I passed him twice chaos.” more, wondering where Celebrating the birth of Yes, there were maps the heck I was. available, but I thought I Dozens of no-nonsense was smart enough to findemployees I didn’t my way around, but I had recognize were working that store memorized. diligently throughout the NOT! store, moving, unloading, a nation...and a baby Pallets of wrapped stocking and cleaning. boxes and empty shelves I worked up a sweat, confused me. Beer and walking back and forth to The word ‘notable’ is defined as “worthy of document stating our independence. notice” by dictionaries, so I would like to use She too is a fighter that has prompted wine were now located find all the items on my where bacon, hot dogs and list. it to describe two noteworthy events in my life the love of her family and friends to stand lunch meat used to be. When I got home, I recently. staunchly in support to ensure that she will Trying to get my told my husband what The first is known worldwide and goes by overcome every obstacle hurled toward bearings and follow the was going on, and he the name “Independence Day.” her. shopping list, I decided replied in his practical, This past Sunday, July 4, America reached Like the 245 years of hardship, defeats that most items were no-nonsense way: “The her 245th observance of her independence and victories in which bravery triumphed in flipped from one sidestore is of undergoing major from foreign rule. America, our family and many other good the store to the other. changes and trying to stay It is such a momentous day that most of people have Emmerson’s back and stand The signs at the top of open for its customers. If us can recite from memory portions of the ready to do whatever is necessary to see that each aisle were not the there are limited supplies Declaration of Independence -- the revered she has the opportunity to pursue life, liberty same as what was actually of food and other items, it document that holds the fragile thread of our and the pursuit of happiness granted by those there. makes sense to get them independence as a country versus bondage. early Americans. Old shelves squeezed a out on the shelves however The tenets laid out by the framers of the As for the traditions, time will take care of tad too close together led to possible for shoppers. document have gone well beyond securing those. an awkward moment with You have to temporarily the freedom of the original 13 But, nature being nature, she has a woman in a motorized adjust!” colonies to embrace a nation given us a preview by endowing that has evolved into a Emmerson with a sweet federal republic with 50 dimple in her chin, just like Letters to the Editor states, a federal district her mother, Brookelyn. in Washington DC, Added to the mix is five major territories the tell-tale crooked Habitat says ‘thank you’ and various minor little finger passed Dear Editor, The proceeds from the islands. down to me and The Board of Directors event will help us continue From the Brookelyn by of Taylor County Habitat our efforts to provide beginning of our generations of for Humanity would like sustainable and affordable nation to this day Leggett family to express our profound housing and repairs for we have embraced members. appreciation to the those who are in need. traditions from As with all community that supported COVID-19 and the millions of America’s newborns, our Barbecue Chicken recent increase in the cost inhabitants that make Emmerson may favor and Parking Lot Pickin’ of building materials have us unique as one of the her daddy Joe today fundraiser June 19. severely hampered our youngest nations in the and then resemble First, a huge “thank you” efforts. We are planning world to hold true to our another family member to Sheriff Wayne Padgett other fundraisers in the humble beginnings. tomorrow. and his musical group for near future, hoping that July 4th was celebrated with Looks are important, but providing the music, as we can continue to help fireworks, parades, re-enactments they don’t write the entire story. well as handling all the people in need. and the special bond of family and Her character will write her story, and preparations for the sold- Taylor County Habitat friends gathered around the table to celebrate we will have to wait for that, as Emmerson out event. depends solely on local freedom with food and drink. finds her place in America. We had no idea how donations and funds While all of this is certainly at the top of my So it is with all the different faces of America many folks would turn from our yard sales to notable list, there is another “notable” event we are seeing today. Only time can decide the out in support, but those accomplish our goals. in my personal life that is celebrated with the true character of this great nation. who came late and made We want to again same enthusiasm and thankfulness. One other similarity bears mentioning. donations anyway were thank every business and The birth of Emmerson Taylor Sutton on June Emmerson’s middle name of “Taylor” has especially generous. individual that supported 26, 2021 brings a new beginning to my family, survived generations of my maternal ancestors And, of course, we must us. just as the Declaration of Independence did – proving that the name long outlives the recognize Pilgrim’s Pride, Sincerely, on July 4, 1776. people. who donated the chicken, Patricia Meyerin, Let me share some of the similarities: This That’s why I believe the United States of and Joel Baldree and his President, “notable” child is my first fifth-generation America will live up to the name the framers crew that were on hand On behalf of the Taylor grandchild. She made her appearance six proudly bestowed on her 245 years ago, and early getting that chicken County Habitat weeks early, and although at four pounds, her true character will continue to shine as a cooked just right. Board of Directors nine ounces, she appears as fragile as the beacon of freedom in the world.

GOVERNMENT DIRECTORY YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK: • Perry City Council: meets second and fourth Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Council Meeting Room adjacent Superintendent City of Perry to City Hall. Agendas available at: cityofperry.net/ of Schools Mayor perry-city-council/. Danny Alan • City Planning and Zoning Board: meets first Glover Jr. Hall Monday, 5:30 p.m., City Council Meeting Room. • Taylor County Commission: meets first Monday, 317 N. Clark St. 214 N Center St. (850) 838-2500 (850) 584-8919 6 p.m. and third Tuesday, 9 a.m.; fourth Tuesday workshop, 6 p.m.; County Administrative Complex. Commission For more information: Agendas available at: taylorcountygov.com. Chairman City Government • Taylor County Planning Board: meets first Thursday, www.cityofperry.net 5 p.m. (as needed), County Administrative Complex. Thomas (850) 584-7161 • Taylor County School Board: first Tuesday, 5:30 Demps County Government p.m. workshop; third Tuesday, regular meeting, 5:30 213 W. Walnut St. www.taylorcountygov.com p.m.; Alton H. Wentworth Administrative Complex. (850) 838-6861 (850) 838-3500 Agendas available at: www.taylor.k12.fl.us. Have an issue? Let your voice be heard

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 [email protected]. Please include a phone number with your letter for our records (your phone number will not be published). A-9 Taco Times July 7, 2021 VyStar to hire 20 Contact Center Employees in Perry VyStar Credit Union July. VP of Communications financial transactionsBrian Wolfburg. “When open every day, from 7 has announced that it is The positions will be & Public Relations Sandyonline and newover employeesthe begin phone,a.m. to 7 p.m., excluding currently hiring to fill up tohoused in Vystar’s local Baker, the positions wereas well as answer questions careers at VyStar, they get holidays. 20 full-time contact center Perry office, located createdat to adapt to a shiftrelated to accounts, loan industry-leading benefits, VyStar, which has more positions at its Perry hub 2000 South Byron Butler in member behavior andpayments and more. on-the-job training and than 770,000 members in order to better serve Parkway (Hwy. 19), manage current and future “Recruiting, hiring future opportunities for based primarily in Florida its growing membership which was acquired in growth in new markets. and developing talented advancement as they and Georgia, has had a base. 2019 from Citizens State Contact Center individuals is a top priority help us do good in the branch in Perry since VyStar hopes to begin Bank. employees are for our availableorganization,” said communities we serve.” 2019, and continues to onboarding new hires in According to Vystar’s to help membersVyStar President/CEOcomplete In recent years, VyStar grow across the state. has extended its contact VyStar recently center hours to be availableopened its first branch in for members who need Tallahassee and will soon School district to use‘Notify Me’ assistance outside of begin construction on a Starting July 1, vendors process of utilizing theare encouraged to go bid packets, fill themnormal branch hours. second one expected to interested in bidding on “Notify Me” program to https://www.taylor. out and return them byThe contact center is open in 2022. projects with the Taylor to coordinate bids andk12.fl.us/sys/notifyme/ the bid deadline to the County School District quotes. Subscribe to register to districtbe office in order to will be able to register According to to school notified when a new bebid is considered eligible receive e-mails notifyingboard policy, bids published are on the district for consideration,” them of upcoming requestssought for projects thatwebsite. Facilities and Maintenance for quotes. start at $35,000. “Business owners are Coordinator Dan Anderson The district is in the Business owners still required to pick said. up A-10 Taco Times July 7, 2021

MISCELLANEOUSClassifieds SERVICES HELP WANTED LEGALS

WE BUY JOE COXWELL WELDING LLC TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, possessory lien on all of the goods Scrap Metal and Junk Cars. Welding Fabrication & Repair COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Defendant(s). GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, stores in the prospective units (850) 838-5865. Mobile Service. (850) 843-3500. Job Vacancy Announcement. NOTICE OF ACTION CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND above. All these items of personal The job description and our TO: KEVIN S. SMITH A/K/A ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM property are being sold pursuant MR. ROGERS POOL COMPANY 2-step application process can KEVIN SMITH A/K/A KEVIN SCOTT AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF to the assertion of the lien on July FOR RENT be found on our website at www. SMITH CHARLES D. BROWN, DECEASED, 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in order to (formerly Sun Pools) Last Known Address 14180 whose residence is unknown if collect the amounts due from you. • 30 years experience, taylorcountygov.com or in the lobby of the County Annex. CARRIBEAN CT he/she/they be living; and if he/ The sale will take place at 3948 Hwy • Weekly services, PERRY, FL 32348 she/they be dead, the unknown 19 S. Suite 1, Perry, FL 32348. NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS • Equipment sales/repair, Applicants must apply through Current Residence is Unknown defendants who may be spouses, FOR 1, 2 AND 3-BEDROOM • Above and in-ground pool liner Career Source. Taylor County is YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, APARTMENTS. Pet friendly. HUD changes. an EEO employer. Engineer - full- to foreclose a mortgage on the lienors, creditors, trustees, and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE time. Park attendant - seasonal, considered. Email: pavnew2018@ Call (850) 295-3948 8/30 following described property in all parties claiming an interest THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF part-time. Animal control officer Taylor County, Florida: by, through, under or against the FLORIDA IN AND FOR TAYLOR gmail.com. Phone: (850) 584- - full-time. Roll-off Site Attendant 6444. Text: (352) 232-6691. LOT 17, BLOCK G, OCEAN POND Defendants, who are not known COUNTY HELP WANTED - call-in.Mosquito Control Driver- SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION AS to be dead or alive, and all parties GENERAL JURISDICTION on call. Boat Ramp Attendant PER THE PLAT THEREOF FILED AT having or claiming to have any DIVISION CASE NO. 62-2020- FOR RENT - seasonal. Fire Inspector- full- PLAT BOOK l, PAGES 176-l76D, OF right, title or interest in the property CA-000544 Daycare (formerly Kiddie Kollege) time. Custodian - part-time. THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF TAYLOR described in the mortgage being LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, located at 305 West High Street. THE TAYLOR COASTAL HEOI/Solid Waste - part-time. COUNTY, FLORIDA. foreclosed herein. Plaintiff, vs. Contact Oscar Howard Jr. at (850) WATER & SEWER DISTRICT Administrative Secretary- TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 2000 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an MAXINE H. LEWIS A/K/A MAXINE 838-6237 for more information. HAS AN OPENING ON OUR County Extension - full-time. 4H DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME, VIN action to foreclose a mortgage on LEWIS, et al., 7/16 COMMISSION BOARD. Program Assistant - part-time. NUMBER(S) GAFLX34A729290K21 the following property: Defendants. Taylor Coastal Water and AND GAFLX34B729290K21; LOT 8, BLOCK “E,” PARK VIEW NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OWN YOUR OWN MOBILE Sewer District has one (1) BADCOCK HOME FURNITURE TITLE NUMBER(S) 80312144 AND SUBDIVISION, AS PER MAP OR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT to a Summary Final Judgment of HOME? LOOKING FOR A opening on its governing Board AND MORE is hiring for two 80312251 has been filed against you of Commissioners. This is a positions: Full-time salesperson and you are required to serve a copy BOOK 1, PAGE 78, OF THE PUBLIC Foreclosure filed May 12, 2021 SPACIOUS LOT? Everett MHC, of your written defenses, if any, to it RECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY, entered in Civil Case No. 62-2020- LLC, now under new ownership, volunteer position. Potential and delivery/warehouse person commissioners must complete (must be 21 or older for delivery). on Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., FLORIDA. CA-000544 of the Circuit Court of has a lot for rent. This lot is perfect Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address the THIRD Judicial Circuit in and for an application, must own Drug testing/background check. has been filed against you and you for a single-wide, but large enough Apply in person. No phone calls. is PO BOX 19519, Fort Lauderdale, FL are required to serve a copy of your Taylor County, Perry, Florida, the for a double-wide. Monthly lot rent property within the District’s 33318, (954) 564-0071, answers@ written defenses, if any, to it on Clerk of Court, GARY KNOWLES, boundaries and must solemnly dallegal.com, within 30 days from counsel for Plaintiff, whose address will sell to the highest and best $250. Includes water, sewer and POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT swear that they are a registered first date of publication, and file theis 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100, bidder for cash at the east door trash dumpster. Less than three NORTH FLORIDA COLLEGE, miles from shopping centers voter within the State of Florida. original with the Clerk of this Court Boca Raton, Florida 33487 on or of the Taylor County Courthouse, MADISON FL: Nursing Instructor- either before service on Plaintiff’s before 30 days from Date of First 108 North Jefferson St., Perry, FL and a variety of restaurants. This opening is to serve the remainder of a term that began Full Time; CDL Instructor- Part attorneys or immediately thereafter; Publication of this Notice and file the32347 in accordance with Chapter Applicants must pass background on May 3, 2018 and will end Time; Instructional Coordinator- otherwise a default will be entered original with the clerk of this court 45, Florida Statutes on the 24TH check. Interested parties must call on May 3, 2022. Commission Criminal Justice Programs; against you for the relief demanded either before service on Plaintiffs day of AUGUST 2021 at 11:00 AM (850) 584-7094 or visit 3409 US in the complaint or petition. attorney or immediately thereafter; on the following described property meetings are held on the 4th System Support Specialist; Highway 19 S. Perry, Fla., 32348. Tuesday of each month at Coordinator of Employee DATED on June 22, 2021. otherwise a default will be entered as set forth in said Summary Final Gary Knowles against you for the relief demanded Judgment, to-wit: the District Office at 3:00 P.M. Services; Senior Staff Assistant- Everett’s MHC, LLC, now under As Clerk of the Court in the complaint or petition filed A tract of land located in the Special called meetings may Academic Affairs: See www.nfc. By: Marti Lee herein. Northeast Quarter of the Northwest new ownership, has RENT TO also occur. Interested parties edu for details. NFC OWN OPTIONS available. Must As Deputy Clerk WITNESS my hand and the seal of Quarter of Section 6, Township 5 may obtain an application from this Court at Taylor County, Florida, South, Range 7 East, Taylor County, pass background and credit www.tcwsd.org/applications. You POSITION AVAILABLE at Thomas this 23rd day of June, 2021. Florida, and being those properties check. Interested parties please may also pick up an application Chevrolet for a Parts Consultant, Gary Knowles described in the Official Records of apply at 3409 US 19 S., Perry, FL at the District Office located at full-time employment. Must have Clerk of the Circuit Court Taylor County, Florida in ORB 538 or call (850) 584-7094. 18820 Beach Road, Perry, FL a good driving record. Must be IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE By: Marti Lee Page 426, ORB 493 Page 502 and 32348 or at the Taylor County able to lift 50 pounds. Please THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF Deputy Clerk ORB 152 Page 673, and being more STUDIO APARTMENT Administrative Complex located apply in person for job position. FLORIDA ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, AND particularly described as follows: FOR RENT at 201 E. Green Street, Perry, FL IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY SCHNEID, PL ATTORNEY FOR Beginning at the Northeast corner See Lynn for an application or GENERAL JURISDICTION PLAINTIFF of the Northeast Quarter of the • $170 weekly 32347. Once completed, you may for any questions you may have. • $500 deposit DIVISION CASE NO. 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Northwest Quarter of Section 6, return the application to either of (850)584-6221 21000228CAC Raton, FL 33487 Township 5 South, Range 7 East, Includes water and electric. Two the above-mentioned locations. M&T Bank, Plaintiff, PRIMARY EMAIL: [email protected] Taylor County, Florida, and Run people only. No pets. Must have: Applications must be received by VS. South 89 degrees 51 minutes 00 references, job history and proof 4:00 PM on Friday, July 9, 2021. LEGALS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, seconds West, along the section of income. Call or text (850) 843- All requests will be submitted BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, AUCTION SALE NOTICE line a distance of 591.48 feet to a 1300. 7/30 to the Taylor County Board of GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, To: Nicolette Engeloff, Unit #223 point on the Westerly edge of David CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND Allen Collier, Unit #228 County Commissioners for IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM Shameko Bass, Unit #250 ➟ Please see page 11 TWO BEDROOM appointment. Further information THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF Yvonne Morgan, Unit #349 MOBILE HOME may be obtained by calling (850) IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, CHARLES D. BROWN, DECEASED, Savannah Strickland, Unit #428 • $650 monthly 578-3043. FLORIDA. et. al. Kim Cummings, Unit #4A36 CIVIL DIVISION • $700 security deposit. Defendant(s), Taylor Storage Center, 3498 Hwy CASE NO. No pets. Must have: references, GREEN’S OUTDOORS AND NOTICE OF ACTION - CONSTRUCTIVE 19 S. Suite 1, Perry, FL 32348, has 622021CA000148XXXXCX job history and proof of income. MORE is now accepting SERVICE U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Call or text (850) 843-1300. 7/30 applications for a cashier/clerk TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, (must be able to lift 50 lbs.) and AS TRUSTEE, FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONTRACT SENIOR/ parts counter help. Apply in person REAL ESTATE SUBORDINATE PASS THROUGH at 1969 Old Foley Road. Call 371- CERTIFICATE TRUST 2000-3, 5395 for more information. Plaintiff, VS. Boiled peanuts 10-ACRE LOTS! WOLVERINE’S MOVING LLC KEVIN S. SMITH A/K/A KEVIN • $7 qt bag Owner financing available. Call IS SEEKING an honest, hard- SMITH A/K/A KEVIN SCOTT SMITH; • $25 gallon bag Kaley Dawson of Kaley Dawson’s working LABORER. Experience STATE OF FLORIDA; TAYLOR Eggs Real Estate Services at (386) COUNTY, FLORIDA CLERK OF preferred, but not necessary, $20 • $1.30 per dozen 249-3797 7/9 per hour. Call Lee Spees at (850) COURT; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. Canceled General Auto Repair 843-0568 for drug testing and 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and LAND FOR SALE. 19 acres off other details. ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING • $35 per hour Beach Road and Ma Dixon. Call INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER this week! LS OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT Call or Text! (850) 838-6077. JM TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR (850) 843-0923 CABINET SHOP HELP NEEDED CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, (850) 371-2264 LAND FOR SALE Specialized cabinet shop in need TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE 2.91 wooded acres on Cash Road of help. Must be able to read a Call Rick at (850) 584-3040. 7/16 tape measure, lift 50lbs, stand all day and come to work every day as needed and on time. Welders, SERVICES mill rights, mechanics and backyard wood hobbyists need not apply. Call between 10 a.m. to STEVE SMITH WELDING, 4 p.m. Call (850) 584-3340. SANDBLASTING AND LAWN 7/18 CARE. Quality work for a reasonable price. Call for a quote: BIG TOP MANUFACTURING is (850) 838-6551 (or 6552). currently accepting applications for the following positions: A TO Z LAWN & • WELDERS FARM SERVICES • CAD TECHNICIAN Licensed and Insured • VINYL FAB. OPERATOR Complete Lawn Services • FINISHING OPERATOR Tree trimming/removal, dump • CIVIL & STRUCTURAL truck services, harrowing, bush ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING Job descriptions can be found hog mowing, rake work, dirt online at bigtopshelters.com/ leveling. Call (850) 838-5996 or careers. Please apply through our (850) 584-7972. AZ website or call (850) 584-7786 to schedule an appointment to BAD WATER? complete an application onsite. Employees are provided with Call Pure Water Pros health, dental and vision insurance (352) 578-5096 at no cost – the premiums are (850) 693-8844 100% employer-paid! 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The PACER An American story

Kenneth was a I was later told that my witness. draftee. eyesight was not up to the I then mailed everything A Piper standards needed to qualify home to my mom for PA-20 is a as a pilot. I guess my eyes safekeeping. tube and fabric were only good enough for Before I knew it, I was airplane with a the infantry – because they officially the proud owner 150-horsepower, air- sure took me! of a 1950 Piper PA-20, cooled, engine. They Kenneth and I talked and I could not wait to get were designed as an entry about the Piper severalhome and start putting it aircraft for a small family times during the next two together. CHAPTER 11 and were pretty basic. weeks, and he agreed to sell (To be continued) Kenneth wanted to sell me the plane for $600 cash, By DAVID PARAMORE during WWII, and he had the plane, as he was going to “as is, where is.” Editor’s Note: The About two weeks after which would allow him to purchased the used Piper in buy a Cessna 172 when he I would have to go out Pacer, An American I returned to the unit from the early 1950s. got home. He also wanted to Wyoming after he got be a full-fledged private Story was written by local Australia, one of the guys in pilot -- “Single Engine to go to Bangkok, Thailand, home, and he would help Kenneth had even gotten author David Paramore the unit asked me if I was his Instructor’s Rating and on R&R later that year, so me put it back together, Land” certified. as a fundraiser for still interested in buying his I had talked to Kenneth he needed some money. or I could go out and haul taught several people in the Point of Grace (POG) airplane. several times afterwards, county how to fly. Kenneth had been in it back to Florida with a Kenneth Swanson was a and he told me he had According to Kenneth, Vietnam for about four truck and trailer when I was Christian School. The true cowboy from Goshen bought a 1950 Piper Pacer, the landing gear and one months and would not be ready. Pacer is available for County, Wyoming. He had but it was disassembled and wing strut had collapsed eligible for R&R until about I set about getting the purchase on Amazon as a post-WWII Piper airplane stored in his family’s barn. during the “hard landing,” the time I was scheduled to money sent to Vietnam in a paperback or Kindle e-book download, with back home that he was Kenneth said his family and while repairs had been leave for home. greenbacks. all proceeds going to looking to get rid of. had a 1,200-acre farm made to the damaged parts, The thought of having My sister would send me support the expansion Kenneth asked me if I beside the North Platte the airplane had never been my own airplane appealed a care package every two wanted to buy it because River, about 15 miles westput back together. to me, as I also had a few weeks containing goodies of POG. Kindle I told him I was interested of Torrington, Wyoming, The wings were removed, hours under my belt as a that she knew I liked and Unlimited members can in flying small planes after which is about 80 miles and the engine was pickled student pilot. would place $200 in twenty download the book for I had heard him telling north of Cheyenne. and stored in his dad’s I had even talked to dollar bills inside until I had free and support the one of the other soldiers Kenneth bought the barn. one of the officers at the the $600 in cash. POG expansion by way of that he was a student pilot Piper from his neighbor They had planned to put induction center in Atlanta, Kenneth asked his dad to Amazon paying a “royalty” with almost 30 hours in the after a student had made a it back into flying condition Georgia, where I had been send him the paperwork on on each download. Visit air. particularly hard landing. when Kenneth got out of the sworn into the Army, about the Piper, and we had asked www.thepacerstory.com He told me he was close Kenneth’s neighbor had Army, which would be in a flying career of some kind our E6, Staff Sergeant Leon for more information. to getting his “check ride,” flown for Unclethe middleSam of 1970 because with the Army. Richardson, to sign it as a

LEGALS

(continued from page 10) If you are a person with a disability 13 Township 04 Range 07 Containing Clerk of Circuit Court deed to be issued thereon. The 268. Located in Section 31 Township who needs any accommodation .31 acres MOL Taylor County, Florida certificate number, year of issuance,02 Range 08 Containing 74.52 acres Horton Road; Thence run South 02 in order to participate in this Name in which assessed Marlene B description of the property and the MOL degrees 09 minutes 26 seconds proceeding, you are entitled, at no Doyle TDA 21-013 names in which the property was Name in which assessed: Sugar LLC West along said edge of road, a cost to you, to the provision of certain Said property being in the County NOTICE OF APPLICATION assessed are as follows: Said property being in the County of distance of 125.92 feet; Thence run assistance. Persons with a disability of Taylor, State of Florida. Unless FOR TAX DEED Certificate Number: 1187 Taylor, State of Florida. South 65 degrees 31 minutes 33 who need any accommodation to such certificate shall be redeemedNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Year of Issuance: 2019 Unless such certificate shall be seconds East, a distance of 21.87 participate should call the ADA according to law, the property Citrus Capital Holdings, LLC the Description of Property: redeemed according to law, the feet to the Easterly edge of said Coordinator, Jacquetta Bradley, P.O. described shall be sold to the highest holder of the following certificateParcel Number: R07214-600 property described shall be sold to road; Thence South 02 degrees 42 Box 1569, Lake City, FL 32056, 386- bidder at the courthouse door on has filed said certificate forDescribed a tax as Econfina Preserve the highest bidder at the courthouse minutes 15 seconds West along the 719-7428, within two (2) working the 19th day of July, 2021 at 11:00 deed to be issued thereon. The an Unrecorded Subdivision Tract V door on the 19th day of July, 2021 Easterly edge of road, a distance days of your receipt of this notice; if o’clock a.m. certificate number, year of issuance,commence at the Southeast corner at 11:00 o’clock a.m. of 57.91 feet to the North line of you are hearing impaired call (800) Dated this 16th day of June, 2021 description of the property and the of the section then run South 1 Dated this 16th day of June, 2021 property described in ORB 493 Page 955-8771; if you are voice impaired Signature: Gary Knowles names in which the property was degree East 83.99 feet then run Signature: Gary Knowles 502, Public Records of Taylor County, call (800) 955-8770. Clerk of Circuit Court assessed are as follows: North 45 degrees West 39.84 feet Clerk of Circuit Court Florida, Thence run South 89 degrees SERVICE LIST FOR NOTICE OF Taylor County, Florida Certificate Number: 1135 then run North 63 degrees West Taylor County, Florida 51 minutes 00 seconds West along FORECLOSURE SALE, CASE 62- Year of Issuance: 2019 100.49 feet then run North 69 said North line, a distance of 19.69 2020-CA-000544 TDA 21-012 Description of Property: degrees West 157.72 feet then feet to the Westerly edge of David MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, NOTICE OF APPLICATION Parcel Number: R06696-000 run North 72 degrees West 217.47 TDA 21-015 Horton Road; Thence run South LLC 110 SE 6TH STREET FOR TAX DEED Described as Dekle Beach Gulf Front feet then run North 82 degrees NOTICE OF APPLICATION 02 degrees 09 minutes 26 seconds FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Unrecorded Subdivision Lot 14 no West 72.75 feet then run South 80 FOR TAX DEED West along said edge of road a [email protected] Citrus Capital Holdings, LLC the metes and bounds description less degrees West 83.9 feet then run NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that distance of 133.95 feet; Thence Eric L. Bolves, Esq. (Guardian Ad holder of the following certificate½ interest in oil, gas and mineral South 72 degrees West 290.91 feet Citrus Capital Holdings, LLC the leaving said edge of road run South Litem counsel for Maxine H. Lewis has filed said certificate forrights. a tax Taylor County Official Record then run North 54 degrees West holder of the following certificate 89 degrees 53 minutes 33 seconds a/k/a Maxine Lewis) deed to be issued thereon. The Book 484, Page 906 subject to Life 49.4 feet then run North 35 degrees has filed said certificate for a tax East, a distance of 599.60 feet to the 10952 Piping Rock Circle Orlando, certificate number, year of issuance,Estate in Official Record 610 page West 190.5 feet then run North deed to be issued thereon. The East line of said Northeast Quarter FL 32817 ericbolves@thelegalcenter. description of the property and the 56. Located in Section 27 Township 42 degrees West 102.72 feet then certificate number, year of issuance, of Northwest Quarter; Thence run com and adlitem@thelegalcenter. names in which the property was 07 Range 07 Containing .10 acres run North 51 degrees West 62.69 description of the property and the North 00 degrees 43 minutes 37 com. assessed are as follows: MOL feet then run North 59 degrees names in which the property was seconds East along the forty line, a Current Residents 3028 David Certificate Number: 302 Name in which assessed Milton P West 565.82 feet then run North assessed are as follows: distance of 329.35 feet to the point Horton Rd Perry, FL 32348 Year of Issuance: 2019 Sumrell 57 degrees West 232.78 feet then Certificate Number: 358 of beginning. Containing 4.46 acres, Description of Property: Said property being in the County of run North 65 degrees West 66.25 Year of Issuance: 2019 more or less. Parcel Number: R02703-000 Taylor, State of Florida. feet then run South 86 degrees Description of Property: Tax ID/APN#: 06010-000 TDA 21-011 Described as Perry Heights Unless such certificate shall be West 51.42 feet then run South Parcel Number: R03083-600 Any person claiming an interest in NOTICE OF APPLICATION Subdivision Lots 15, 16, 17 & 18 redeemed according to law, the 74 degrees West 430.81 feet then Described as El Rancho Subdivision the surplus from the sale, if any, FOR TAX DEED Block 4 Taylor County Official Recordproperty described shall be sold to run South 77 degrees West 323.18 Lot 7 Block C Taylor County Official other than the property owner as of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Book 276 page 180, book 422 page the highest bidder at the courthouse feet then run South 85 degrees Record Book 440, Page 705. Located the date of the lis pendens, must file Citrus Capital Holdings, LLC the 105 CT, book 769 page 316, book door on the 19th day of July, 2021 West 109.21 feet then run North in Section 23 Township 04 Range 07 a claim before the clerk reports the holder of the following certificate778, Page 719 Containing .61 acres at 11:00 o’clock a.m. 82 degrees West 87.7 feet then Containing .26 acres MOL surplus as unclaimed. has filed said certificate forMOL a tax Dated this 16th day of June, 2021 run North 59 degrees West 86.68 Name in which assessed: Sadaytril Dates this 24th day of June, 2021 deed to be issued thereon. The Name in which assessed Ruben J Signature: feet then run North 49 degrees Bishop Gary Knowles certificate number, year of issuance,Cabrera / US Bank Trust NA Gary Knowles West 217.39 feet then run North Said property being in the County of As Clerk of the Court description of the property and the Said property being in the County of Clerk of Circuit Court 52 degrees West 257.37 feet then Taylor, State of Florida. By: Leandra Borkland names in which the property was Taylor, State of Florida. Taylor County, Florida run North 60 degrees West 72.41 Unless such certificate shall be Deputy Clerk assessed are as follows: Unless such certificate shall be feet then run North 26 degrees East redeemed according to law, the Invoice: Certificate Number: 296 redeemed according to law, the 1303.31 feet then run North 26 property described shall be sold to MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, Year of Issuance: 2019 property described shall be sold to TDA 21-014 degrees East 377.18 feet then run the highest bidder at the courthouse LLC, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 110 Description of Property: the highest bidder at the courthouse NOTICE OF APPLICATION South 1138.65 feet then run East door on the 19th day of July, 2021 SE 6TH STREET Parcel Number: R02635-000 door on the 19th day of July, 2021 at FOR TAX DEED 2648.6 feet then run South 1319.06 at 11:00 o’clock a.m. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 Described as Perry Heights 11:00 o’clock a.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that feet to a point of beginning subject Dated this 16th day of June, 2021 [email protected] Subdivision Lots 13 & 14 Block 11 Dated this 16th day of June, 2021 Citrus Capital Holdings, LLC the to & together with easements. Taylor Signature: PLEASE FAX A COPY OF THE FIRST Taylor County Official Record Book Signature: holder of the following certificateCounty Official Record Book 671, Gary Knowles, Clerk of Circuit Court INSERTION TO FAX (321) 248-0420 353, Page 900. Located in Section Gary Knowles, has filed said certificate forPage a tax 250 Official Record 775 page Taylor County, Florida Stay current on Taylor County Do you want to be news and events. featured in the Call (850) 584-5513 TaCo Times or subscribe online at www.perrynewspapers.com and the Perry News- Mail check to: Perry Newspapers, Inc. , P.O. Box. 888, Perry, FL 32348 Herald? NAME______Photos, community news and ADDRESS______story ideas can be emailed to: [email protected] $52 In County $72 Out of County $35 e-edition only [email protected] A-12 Taco Times July 7, 2021

Booking Desk

Editor’s Note: It May 14: Richard T. May 17: Matthew Colby Dorsey Keith Mohamed meth., larceny is the policy of this Johnny L. Mathis, 58, Don Lee Kyle, Faircloth, 26, Jones, 27, Perry, Diane, 33, petit theft (first newspaper to run the Morris, 30, Perry, Steinhatchee, 67, Lacon, IL., Perry, Fla., battery, Fla., VOP, no Tallahassee, Fla., degree), burglary names of all those Fla., battery (cause Fla., battery DWLS habitual two counts of theft, bond, Dep. Harden, poss. of synthetic (unoccupied arrested and booked bodily harm), $500 (domestic battery offender, $1,000 $15,000 bond, Ptl. TCSO. cannabinoid, structure unarmed), at the Taylor County bond, Ptl. Phelps, by strangulation), bond, Dep. Wimberley, PPD. poss. of cntrl. $24,000 bond, Ptl. Jail. All those listed below have been PPD. $10,000 bond, Dep. Whiddon, TCSO. subs. without Chaffin, PPD. charged with a crime, Whiddon, TCSO. a prescription, but are considered drug equipment innocent until proven poss./use, out-of- guilty. county warrant, May 13: two counts of Nakia Gross, 46, contempt of court, Perry, Fla., kidnap/ $12,000 bond, Dep. false imprisonment Whiddon, TCSO. of adult, battery (domestic battery Faircloth Jones by strangulation), Tyler Wright, Billy Rondell $10,000 bond, Dep. Kyle Tomlinson Mathis 19, Perry, Fla., Davis, 44, Perry, Harden, TCSO. false ID given to Christina Faye Anthony Kris Allen Fla., FTA, Dep. Morris Johns, 40, Perry, LEO, two counts of Harden, TCSO. Roberson, 21, Thompson, 61, Perry, Fla., FTA, May 15: Fla., trespassing VOP, no bond, Ptl. Perry, Fla., battery Campbell, PPD. Dep. Jones, TCSO. Stephen Daniel (domestic battery (structure), $1,000 Werley, 37, Perry, by strangulation), bond, Ptl. Windham Fla., aggravated $10,000 bond, Dep. PPD. assault with deadly Deeson, TCSO. weapon without intent to kill, Diane weapon offense May 19: (shoot missile into Anthony Paul dwelling, vehicle Tomlinson, 37, Gross or building), poss. Perry, Fla., drug of weapon or ammo John Thomas Davis equipment poss./ by convicted felon, use, poss. of Chastain, 38, $310,000 bond, Wright William R. Roberson Perry, Fla., VOP, Dep. Ballard, May 18: Livingston, 48, Dep. Harden, TCSO. Taylor Schmidt, Salem, Fla., VOP, TCSO. Thompson Johns 27, Perry, Fla., no bond, Dep. DWLS/R, Ptl. Harden, TCSO. Wimberley, PPD.

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