75¢ Friday/ Saturday July 16-17, 2021 www.perrynewspapers.com County removes 5 of 6 coastal utility board members Water, sewer board flushed Accusing the Taylor control of the district’s appointing new board Coastal Water and Sewer operations. members at its regular District (TCWSD) of Those removed meeting on Tuesday, July standing in the way of from office20. Based included: on the motion development along the Chairwoman Lynn to remove the previous coast, the Taylor County Aibejeris, vice-chair board members – made by Commission voted 4-1 this Willie Huxford, and Commissioner Pam Feagle week to remove all but one commissioners Diane – any new appointments of its board members. Carlton, Lori Reichard and must commit to “adhering The decision came Steve Brown (who resigned to the county’s land-use during a special meeting during the meeting). directions, development held Monday, June 12, with Board member David orders and litigation Commissioner Jim Moody Dall, who was recently agreements.” casting the only vote appointed by the Although a variety of against the move, saying commission in March, was accusations were levied he was concerned it could the only member retained. against the TCWSD board, jeopardize the TCWSD’s There was one vacancy on the subject dominating loan with the U.S. the volunteer board prior to much of the two-plus- After hearing accusations they were standing in the way of development Department of Agriculture the action. hour meeting Monday along the coast, five of six members serving on the volunteer Taylor (USDA) and possibly force The commission ➟ Please see page 2 Coastal Water & Sewer District board were removed Monday by a 4-1 the commission to assume is expected to begin vote of the county commission. Taylor County Transplants

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It may seem Taylor Texas County’s population is Georgia Taylor County Primary School students growing with each passing 16 119 were happy to see the last day of summer week, as new people are school arrive. relocating to Perry and the surrounding areas. Capital of the The number of While the latest U.S. South” in the past showing the number of out- Taylor County Census data is not yet two years. of-state drivers changing transplants who 500 students use available, a review of According to their county of residence to had their licenses driver’s license data shows information provided by Taylor County, 168 drivers changed at the local that an average of nearly the Florida Department of had their home address driver’s license office summer school to 160 people per year have Highway Safety and Motor changed to Taylor County ➟ Please see page 11 relocated to the “Tree Vehicles (FDHSMV), in 2019. get ‘back on track’ Overall, students met as work or participate in the academic goals set for other summer programs Parent Homework: Attend ‘Back them during the largest and activities. Some 112 summer school initiative students recovered 144 launched by the Taylor out of a possible 224 County School District credits,” McCoy said. to School Night’ Tuesday, July 20 in years – meaning that “Providing summer the number of required school to our students Now that students have two areas of focus that from families and the of the same student retentions dropped. was a top priority for completed their summer we feel will help student community to ensure that achievement plans during “Learning loss us after the school year school requirements, the achievement – reading our students are being a special workshop set was real, and our ended. We knew there Taylor County School and attendance. These properly prepared for their Monday, July 19, starting students missed a lot of were learning gaps that District has a little areas will be a major future,” Glover said. at 5 p.m. at the Alton H. instructional time this needed to be filled or homework for parents too. focus for this school “Principals will share Wentworth Administrative past year. I’m proud we would not be able School officials are year,” Superintendent of their plan and the changes Complex on Clark Street. that our schools and to keep some of our strongly encouraging Schools Dr. Danny Glover they have made to improve “Principals from each parents worked together students engaged in parents of students in all Jr. said. student achievement during school will come and share to ensure that our kids their education,” McCoy grade levels to attend a “With students returning this special meeting,” what the plans are for could get back on added. “Back to School Night” to traditional classes Glover added. their school for the 2021- track, Superintendent “We are encouraged planned for Tuesday, July following the pandemic, Dinner will be served, 22 school year. This will of Schools Dr. Danny by the effort that students 20, starting at 5 p.m. in the it is more important than and entire families are be same information they Glover Jr. said. and teachers put in to Taylor County High School ever that we work together welcome to attend. are going to share with “But, the struggle isn’t recovering these credits (TCHS) gymnatorium. to help set our students up School board members parents on Tuesday,” over. Now more than and feel that the new “We have identified for success. We need help will receive a preview Glover said. ever, we will need to school year will bring work together to make the focus needed to help coming to school a our students graduate,” priority, to make learning she said. New requirements, GPA changes a priority, to ensure that At Taylor County our students have every Middle School (TCMS), opportunity to learn, “Summer school was on school board meeting agenda grow and prepare for an uplifting reminder their own futures,” he of the resilience among Board member travel of District School • TAS will now serve only and parents informed of added. our students, as well expenses, a district-wide Superintendents (FADSS) students in sixth through their child’s promotion More than 500 as faculty and staff. student progression plan conferences, as well as a eighth grade. requirements throughout students were served The school distributed district-wide during the approximately 150 and a final public hearingparticipation in the annual • Requirements for high school. on the district’s teacher statewide “Day in the valedictorian/salutatorian If approved for summer program. summer school invitation At Taylor County letters to students who certification policy Legislature.”top will be changed to a advertising by the school the agenda for the Taylor Key changes to the weighted GPA (grade point board, the plan will be High School (TCHS) failed one or more core County School Board’s student progression plan average) on a numeric available for public review the focus was on helping subjects during the 2020- students recover core 21 school year. Some 98 upcoming regular meeting slated to be approved scale, standardizing the for 30 days before a final Tuesday, July 20. for public advertisement requirements with others public hearing is held. credits to enable them of these targeted students to get “back on track for went on to attend and Hotel, registration include: schools/districts in Florida. The proposed millage and travel fees totaling • Taylor County High • Promotion requirements (ad valorem property tax) graduation,” Principal successfully fulfill the $10,009.66 are included School (TCHS) students for high school students rate slated to be approved Heather McCoy said. curricular requirements “Having morning for promotion,” Principal in the expenses for will no longer be served will be made more specificfor advertising purposes board members to attend by the Taylor Accelerated -- referencing core credits was not available as of and afternoon sessions Kasey Roberts said. upcoming Florida School School (TAS), but will be -- rather than all credits presstime Thursday. allowed students the “It was the flexibility to attend➟ Please to see page 11 Boards Association (FSBA) placed in an alternate setting counted. The goal of the ➟ Please see page 11 and Florida Association on the TCHS campus. change is to keep students their coursework, as well

Index One section 132nd Year, No. 30 Weather Religion ...... A-4 Community ...... A-7 Friday 90˚ Saturday 89˚ Sunday 90˚ Sports ...... A-5 Looking Back ...... A-8 73˚ 72˚ 72˚ Steinhatchee ...... A-6 Classifieds ...... A-10 30% 30% 40% A-2 Perry News-Herald July 16-17, 2021 Curtis: TCWSD takes ‘an anti-development approach’ SEWER BOARD Development, which told him the property was and small developments.’ setbacks and everything especially vague. If according to a litigation eligible for just one sewer In February of 2020, when else, and we approved this ‘developed sites’ means Continued from page 1 settlement agreement hook-up. Taylor Coastal realized plan to build a four-unit anything, it would have to was the district’s policy of between the county and the Although the commission they had pro-development condo. The sewer company exclude new subdivisions denying sewer hook-ups former Florida Department could not take any action policies on their books, should then see a copy that take one parcel and for individual parcels or of Community Affairs during a workshop, they abolished them. of that and say, we have create many multiples of multi-unit developments (DCA), allows up to 12 Curtis recommended the “On March 24 of this capacity, you are within one parcel. I suppose there not in existence prior to the units per acre. commission consider year, one Taylor Coastal our zone, we will facilitate could be instances where coastal utility obtaining a However, the Fish Creek removing all TCWSD commissioner raised to connection. That is it. a particular applicant may USDA loan more than a property owned by Don and board members except Dall. staff that the letters being Their job should be really have a factual situation decade ago. Michele Curtis is subject While the TCWSD board cited to deny sewer and simple.” that operates in a gray TCWSD officials have to a separate litigation nor its attorney attended water connections were At the end of his area, but new development long maintained that settlement agreement with the June 22 workshop, both from 2005 and before, presentation, Curtis is, I think, quite clearly restrictions included in DCA, which allows four were present at Monday’s and Taylor Coastal’s own reiterated his request that prohibited under the the USDA loan agreement units per acre until sewer special meeting. mission statement [was the commission remove all funding restrictions. prohibit the district from is provided to the parcel, “[The TCWSD board is] approved in] 2006,” Curtis TCWSD board members “Again, this isn’t the supplying utility service to at which time the density choosing single sentences said. “This board member except Dall. district’s decision,” Durant new development. increases to 10 units per from letters from 2002, said he thought that would Next to speak was said. “This was the decision Local attorney Ray Curtis, acre. The stated densities 2004 and 2005 that have supersede these letters. TCWSD’s attorney, James that was made at the time representing his parents, from both settlement vagaries like ‘funding for “The specific portion M. Durant Jr. of Tallahassee, the federal government Don and Michele Curtis -- agreements are included in this plant cannot be used to of the mission statement who took over representing funded these facilities. I who purchased a 28-acre the county’s comprehensive support development’ and said Taylor Coastal ‘is the district after his law don’t think the litigation parcel at Fish Creek in plan. ignoring all of the stuff that to plan for current and partner died in January. with the state agency and 2020 -- discussed the issue Ray Curtis said he came afterward that clearly future development and “I think it is unfortunate a predecessor in ownership during the commission’s approached the district shows the USDA approved monitor and control all new that the district has been of a property out there in June 22 workshop. During to determine how many amendments and changes development.’ That was painted as anti-development the county does anything to that meeting, he said he sewer hookups would be knowing there would be their mission statement,” -- or pro-development, for change that. had been approached by available to the property, higher densities,” Curtis Curtis said. that matter. The district “My conclusion, without numerous other property which, based on the said at the July 12 meeting. “At the very next Taylor knows development much hesitation, is the owners with similar issues. amount of dry land and the “Ironically, Taylor Coastal meeting on April decisions are community- funding conditions still Much of the land within allowable density, could Coastal has lamented the 27, Commissioner Diane wide decisions that rest exist in their present form,” the district is designated potentially house 140 total growth of the use of RVs Carlton raised the issue with this board. If the board Durant said. “While it may Mixed-Use Urban units. However, the district down at the Beaches area and says, according to their wants to see development, be true that the federal when they are the ones minutes, that the mission that’s not its role. When it government would be that pretty much single- statement seemed to be has declined Mr. Curtis’ unlikely to declare a default handedly stamped out out of date. So, the board parents’ request, or others, or seek any remedies, as development,” he said. voted to abolish their own it wasn’t because they the district’s counsel, I Curtis then listed names mission statement, with were for development or don’t weigh those type of and companies he said have one dissenting vote, David only for a certain type of certainties.” been denied service since Dall,” Curtis stated. development. It’s because Durant noted that the June 2019, describing them “It seems pretty clear the funding restrictions exist district has sent several as “people in that area that that the current board and as a condition of having letters to USDA over have either been told they staff want to take an anti- received the money from the the years, most recently could have less than the development approach,” federal government to build in 2020, asking for density you approved in Curtis said. “The big issue the infrastructure that’s out clarification on the a litigation agreement, or I take with this is the board there,” Durant argued. restrictions, but received no they could have no water of county commissioners “There are a series of response from the federal or sewer whatsoever, to the are the land-use planners of letters that were signed as agency. point of intentionally trying the county. The buck starts a condition of accepting Later in the meeting, to stifle development. and stops here, with only the funds that say what the Curtis said the district “There were two prior the state level to make sure coastal water and sewer had self-reported several Taylor Coastal policies, they agree it is in line with system could be used alleged violations of the 2005-01 and 2006-03,” your comprehensive plan. for,” Durant said. “One of restrictions but received no Curtis continued. “2005-01 A sewer company should them references a specific response from the USDA. was called ‘water hook- receive a development number of platted lots. “The district is not ups for newly-developed order from the county The last in the sequence unsympathetic to Mr. Curtis’ lots.’ And, 2006-03 was planning and zoning board just says it’s only available clients and others who called ‘future Phase I sewer or the building director that for existing developed hookups for individuals says we have looked at the sites. I don’t think that’s ➟ Please see page 3 A-3 Perry News-Herald July 16-17, 2021 Attorney: New board will ‘confront same legal situation’ TCWSD meeting that he had not when the commission was motion. Newman asked Bishop if with our employees and our prepared written responses ready. She then motioned to it would be possible for the defined range, is not going Continued from page 2 to the questions, which Newman then asked if remove the entire TCWSD commission to receive an to accommodate all of the would like to, consistent Feagle said “disappointed” anyone from the TCWSD board, with the exception of “expedited” response from growth,” Huxford said. with the county’s land-use her. wished to speak, and Dall, and to “appoint a new USDA, to which Bishop The discussion continued and zoning regulations, During the ensuing TCWSD Commissioner TCWSD board that will responded, “I doubt it.” for around 30 more minutes make use of their property discussion, County Steve Brown took the commit to, as a condition Moody said he needed before Feagle “called for a out there, but they have not Attorney Conrad Bishop podium. of their appointment, abide an answer to the question question,” forcing a vote on been willing to do so with noted that the TCWSD had “I’ve lived at Cedar by the county land-use of what would happen if the motion of the floor. the knowledge that granting been invited to previous Island for 21 years,” he said. directions, development USDA pulled its loan. The motion passed 4-1, these requests would put meetings, but declined to “There has been a lot of orders and litigation TCWSD officials said with Moody voting against. the district outside of the attend. Additionally, Bishop misinformation tonight, all agreement.” there is approximately $1.7 “I’m against it because I loan covenants, jeopardize said he felt there were other the way around. I’ve been When no one offered a million remaining to be don’t think the taxpayers of the existing relationship opportunities available to on the board seven or eight second, Demps passed the paid on the loan, and Curtis Taylor County need to be with USDA regarding these the board for low-interest years, and in all that time, I gavel to Vice Chair Jim said the district could seek hooked up to the point that facilities and certainly loans. cannot think of one instance Moody, and offered the a different loan if USDA they have to run a water and jeopardize any future Commissioner Michael where anybody was against second himself. decided to pull its funding sewer system just because funding requests expanding Newman questioned why making a logical and “We’re obviously at this source. of us getting rid of the the system. the TCWSD board decided informed decision based on place of possible dismissal, Later in the discussion, group and then the whole “If this commission did against attending the earlier the information we have.” so my question to the another TCWSD board thing goes south on us,” take what I think would workshop. Brown then raised present board members, is member, Willie Huxford, Moody said. “That’s the be an extraordinary step Durant said he felt the the issue of numerous there a way you guys could took the podium to address only reason I’m against it. of removing all or most issue had already been RVs being moved onto commit to see through the the commission, noting I’d love to see development of the district’s volunteer discussed and didn’t feel properties along the coast -- job you’ve been appointed that the district had just one down there, but I don’t want board members, the board it was a wise expenditure something the TCWSD has to before this goes to a full-time employee and four it to end up another job for members that come back are of funds for the board to approached the commission vote?” Newman asked. part-time employees. the county to run and be going to have to confront pay him to listen to a “long about several times over the No one from the TCWSD “We have not treated responsible for the costs.” the same legal situation, the missive” from Curtis, which years. responded to the question. anybody badly. We are As for the new same rules and regulations he had previously received “[Curtis] besmirches all “So, if nobody is going to following the procedures appointments, the that exist right now,” Durant in writing. of our character and all our answer that, then I’m ready that have been set up for the district had already been said. “And, they might do so “When we inhibit integrity by the things he to move forward,” Newman 20 or so years the water has advertising for a vacant with the confidence that this connections, we inhibit throws out in his letters,” said. been on,” Huxford said. position on the board, and commission has given clear growth, and then, in turn, Brown said. “And, since “At this time, I can’t vote “I think that if this board at the time of the special guidance that Mr. Curtis’ that costs the county and the you want these resignations, to do that without giving of county commissioners meeting, two applicants clients are to get what they businesses money,” Feagle I came prepared.” a little more interest and would like to do something had been received. County want. But that’s not going to said. “In my opinion, we Brown then placed a chance to talking to USDA really good for the Beaches Administrator LaWanda make it any less risky from need a board that is more letter in front of Feagle, who and getting this thing area, then they should Pemberton noted that for a legal liability standpoint.” pro-development and passed it to Commission straightened out,” Moody consider forming another applications to be included Following the June 22 customer-friendly and Chair Thomas Demps. said. “I think we’re getting water and sewer district to in the packet for the July 22 workshop, Curtis submitted they don’t pick and choose After Brown finished sideways with this thing in a take over the great growth meeting, they would need a series of questions to who gets water and sewer speaking, Feagle again said hurry. We need a little more that’s coming to Taylor to be in hand by 10 a.m. on the district regarding the service.” she was prepared to make a time to think about this.” County, because our district, Wednesday, July 14. situation. Durant told the Feagle said she was commission at the July 12 prepared to make a motion TCWSD board member resigns during meeting Taylor Coastal Water there been any covert plotting and Sewer District board and/or conspiratorial intentions member Steve Brown exhibited to my knowledge. presented the following Good faith gathering of resignation letter to the information and decision Taylor County Commission making has been the order of at its meeting Monday: the day. To: BOCC To assume otherwise is From: W. Steve Brown fabricated misinformation. Please accept this document As a resident of Cedar Island as official notification of my for the past 21 years and a resignation from the Taylor board member for several years, Coastal Water and Sewer it just seems highly illogical that Board. I would work to thwart efforts to In my tenure I have made improve the area. all decisions based on the Because things do not continued integrity of the occur as you would like is no water and sewer system, reason to accuse those making its functional, wellbeing and decisions of being immoral sustainability. or incompetent. If so, I would We seem to have reached have left the area years ago, a point where those are no as decisions made by the longer acceptable premises for BOCC have greatly impacted operational decisions, thus the me personally in a negative need for my departure from the manner. board. You always have a choice to There are players in full whine and cry, leave or make mode of self-interest, and I do the best of the situation. I have not plan to be subservient to chosen the last option as a self-appointed deities. rational adult response. I would like to take this I wish all nothing but the opportunity to commend all of best, while adding a cautionary the employees that have served warning as to the results that the water and sewer board, may be associated with yielding thus the community, through to the desires of lawyer-wielding the years, as they have, in my extortionists. estimation, exhibited diligence Once that path is chosen, and done excellent work in all there is little hope of regaining areas. a balance of power. As for the board members, Respectfully, past and present, at no time has Steve Brown Peterson’s Landing to close Monday for the rest of July Foley Cellulose will temporarily close Peterson’s Landing on Monday, July 19, to perform routine maintenance on the pipeline. Peterson’s Landing will be closed through Friday, July 30. The public is encouraged to use Hick’s Landing to access the river and Gulf during the week.

Religion A-4 Perry News-Herald July 16-17, 2021

By Sarah Hall God is not done with us yet! Imagine one another in order to stir up love and Imagine waking up every morning and good works, not forsaking the assembling Secret Church movie hearing, Bugs Bunny and friends saying of ourselves together. “What’s up Doc?” or “On with the show! Hebrews 10:24-25 tells us: “People, This is it!” – and I still don’t know all the there is much work to be done!” words to the song. Wise words night planned July 24 It is funny and exciting. It stirs you Communion with God is a relationship to laugh, uses your imagination and – not a sensation. He asks of us to let go Calvary Baptist Church will host a Secret unfulfilling, unsatisfying and unbiblicalfantasies. It puts you in a state of mind to of the reasons and just believe! Church 11 movie night Saturday, July 24, forms of romance that leave people just enjoy yourself for a moment. What would the tone and volume from 4-8:30 p.m. at the church. isolated, hurting and alone. The simple things in life are worth of your home be like if you tried this The deadline to register for the event is “At Secret Church 11, David Platt takes laughing about, and laughter is a good biblical approach: “See that no one Monday, July 19. us on a tour of God’s grand design for dose of medicine that does not taste bad repays another evil for evil, but always Childcare will be provided for children romance. Diving deeply into God’s Word, or have side effects! seek after that which is good for one ages newborn to fourth grade, and dinner he paints a picture of stable relationships Try laughter sometime! God knows another.” (1 Thessalonians 5:15) will be served. For more information, and durable joys that expose all cheap we take enough medicine. Prayer focus please e-mail [email protected]. imitations as the pathetic and dangerous We have gotten quite complacent Please keep these friends in your “Secret Church 11 provides urgent clarity pretenders that they are. – yeah, lazy! We are so situated to prayers: Anthony White, Chenita Jones, and deep biblical conviction in the midst of “Here parents will be given a framework our situation. We want everything Ernestine Roberts, Lucille Lester, Mary a culture of confusion, disappointment and for raising their children with confidence, conveniently – at our fingertips. Wallace, Marshall Hicks, Willie “C” disorder regarding relationships, sex and courage and conviction. Students will be Wake up people! God is not through Johnson, Pat Fudge and the Fudge marriage,” organizers said. given a framework for walking in steadfast with us yet! He is still building His family, Romona Moore, Laurel Stewart, “Young people are undisciplined. obedience. And churches will be inspired kingdom! Dorothy Grimes and Troy and Gaye Parents are uninformed. Students, men and to embody a blindingly beautiful vision of There are still lost souls to be saved. Register. women are daily tide-swept into distortions God’s purpose for men, women, sex and People are hurting and confused now Birthday shout outs of God’s design and wind-blown into marriage,” they said. more than ever! Happy birthday wishes to: July 13, People still need the shoulders of Beatrice Nesbitt and Ashley Stockton; Christian leaders to cry on. People still July 14, Chenita Jones and Octavia need to be reminded that time is winding Simmons; and July 16, Philip McNeal, Household giveaway this Saturday down and we are all here with a purpose. Sonya Flowers and Samone (Brown) So many talents and skills need to Franklin. The Church of God of Prophecy will bedding, books, purses, DVDs and much be shared and relationships need to be In bereavement hold a free giveaway of household items more. mended. The family and friends of the late this Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 613 West We must not become spiritually Millie Mitchell, the sister of Delores Available items will include Hampton Springs Ave. Connie Mote is or physically lazy. We must not get (Billie) Jay, are in our thoughts and appliances, toys, clothes in all sizes, pastor. too comfortable living at a distance – prayers. withdrawn from other people, separated In memoriam into groups and communities. We remember and celebrate the life We are getting too comfortable doing and legacy of the late Kim “Mudcat” nothing! Grant of Lacoochee, Fla., the brother In 2 Peter 1:13, Peter said to stir up of the Katrena Morgan. He was known the God in you, and Jesus himself said as a family man and a man of Christian “Go and tell my brethren. Be my witness. upbringing and faith and was very Go.” active in his community and the sports Matt 28:10 tells us: “Let us consider world. Vacation Bible School announced Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and the Grove Community Center. Shady Grove Community Council will Evening classes will begin at 6 p.m. on host Vacation Bible School Thursday, July Thursday and Friday; Saturday events will 29, through Saturday, July 31, at the Shady start at 10 a.m.

‘Know that, even when you are in the kitchen, our Lord moves amidst the pots and pans.’

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Sports A-5 Perry News-Herald July 16-17, 2021 145 turned out for flag football Nearly 150 local league, as 16 local young youth have turned out to ladies signed up for the first- participate in the 2021 ever local Upward “Powder Upward Flag Football Puff” league, in addition League season. to some 42 cheerleaders Over the past two weeks who will cheer the teams some 145 flag football on during the 2021 Upward players and cheerleaders in Flag Football season. grades K-6 (ages 5-12) have Upward Flag Football is completed registration, a growing program seeking evaluations and uniform additional volunteers. If you sizing and are now ready to are interested in coaching a take part in the upcoming team, serving as a referee season. or leading a cheer squad, The Upward flag football please call (850) 584-5441. season is slated to begin Upward sports was Aug. 17 and will extend established in 1995 and is through Sept. 16, with the world’s largest Christian games being played on youth sports provider Tuesday and Thursday of promoting the discovery of every week. Jesus through sports. For This year there will also additional information call be a girls flag football (850) 584-5441.

Over the past two weeks some 145 flag football players and cheerleaders in grades K-6 (ages 5-12) have completed registration, evaluations and uniform sizing and are now ready to take part Keaton Beach in the upcoming Upward Flag Football League season. (Photos by Amy Sadler) Fishing Report Kidd to host soccer camp July 23 Former Taylor County State University. p.m. at the Taylor County complex. Weekend’s tides will soccer standout and current The goal is to create a Sports Complex. “I hope that this camp collegiate player Ceven fun learning environment to The camp will cost $25 will inspire kids from Kidd will hold a soccer help promote the game here per participant, as campers Taylor County to try favor the scallopers camp for youth ages 10-17 in Taylor County. will receive instruction on and play soccer at the By PAT MCGRIFF We caught all our trout next Friday, July 23, from The camp is being hosted dribbling moves, passing, collegiate level. This camp [email protected] in 4.5 – 5.5 feet of water on 5-9 p.m. by Kevin Kidd’s Taylor combination plays, as well is my way of giving back Trout fishing was tough live pinfish under Back Bay Kidd graduated from County Elite Soccer Camps. as defensive techniques. to the community and this past Saturday, as there Thunders. Taylor County High School Ceven will serve as the The camp will be wrapped hopefully inspiring the was nary a breath of a Floating grass was in 2020 and is currently guest coach for the camp, up by an exhibition soccer next generation of Taylor breeze during the entire unbelievable, as I assume playing soccer at the which is slated to be held game, which will be played County soccer players,” trip. Elsa had something to do collegiate level for Alcorn next Friday beginning at 5 under the lights at the sports Ceven stated. We struggled, as we had with increasing that mass. no drift, and the fish just The water is heavily didn’t like it. stained (tannic) from all Chamber Scramble set for Aug. 13 We would catch one the rain we had before Elsa keeper, then no more bites came through. Elsa herself The 28th annual sponsor a hole —which having to enter a team into two meals provided for the until we cranked up and didn’t give me but a half an Chamber of Commerce means their business logo/ the scramble. golfers. moved. inch on my gauge. Golf Scramble will be held name will be placed at one Other ways to help make For more information Jack Minchey of Tides favor the scallopers at the Perry Golf & Country of the 18 tee boxes for all this event a big success is concerning the upcoming Eatonton, Ga. did manage this weekend, with low Club (PGCC) on Friday, the participants of the golf by donating door prizes or scramble, please call 850- to land a 32-inch redfish to tides in the middle of the Aug. 13. tournament to see, without chipping in on one of the 584-5366. salvage a poor outing that day until early afternoon. All businesses interested included a count of just six Remember, fly your dive in sponsoring a team are trout for the day. flags. It’s the law! urged to sign up by July 23. The annual Chamber Golf Scramble is an 18- hole event that features four FEED TIMES players per team. Each player will hit one shot, and the team will Minor Major Minor Major move forward to the best 16 11:50 PM 5:31 AM 12:18 PM 5:54 PM shot out of the four. Entry fee will be 17 12:24 AM 6:18 AM 1:21 PM 6:43 PM $400 to sponsor a team, 18 12:58 AM 7:08 AM 2:27 PM 7:35 PM which comes with a hole sponsorship, and businesses 19 1:37 AM 8:02 AM 3:35 PM 8:30 PM can choose their own 20 2:21 AM 9:00 AM 4:45 PM 9:30 PM players in addition to having their logo/name represented 21 3:12 AM 10:01 AM 5:54 PM 10:33 PM in a highly-visible location. 22 4:11 AM 11:05 AM 6:59 PM ---- Businesses can also 23 5:15 AM 11:36 PM 7:55 PM 12:07 PM TIDE TABLES

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A-6 Perry News-Herald Steinhatchee/Beaches July 16-17, 2021 ‘Shut up and Shuck’ By DEBRA BUTLER shucking scallops all was even allowed Team member Joanie Contributing Columnist of their lives - 35 years recreationally, the Griffin, pointing to the Ricky and Carol professionally. Morrows were structure said, “It looks Morrow have been Before scalloping dragging for scallops like Steinhatchee.” commercially. The Morrows have The scallops that they decorated their Mutha retrieved by dragging they Shucka Scallop Cleaning would then shuck and sell station with an artistic the meat to restaurants for flair and in the process of $25 per pound. all their shucking, they “That would probably have made many new be $100.00 a pound friends. today,” said Carol “People even hang out Morrow. and visit with us while we Over the years, the work,” said Carol. Morrows have shucked At the same time the scallops at several of the team is shucking, they are local businesses including also cooking meals for Sea Hag Marina. themselves. This fast shucking duo During my visit on along with their crew the Fourth of July, they are now working from a had beer-can chicken home-built, old-Florida cooking on one grill and (Top left) Ricky and Carol Morrow work together to shuck scallops. (Below) After being shucked, style shanty in their own vegetable kabobs on the the meat is cleaned, bagged and tagged, before the meat is picked up by happy customers such as front yard. other. the one shown above (top right). Shucking is not all that the Morrows do. Below, Carol Morrow and crew member Joanie Griffin are shown grilling “beer-can chicken.”

Leave the little ones! Scallopers are encouraged to leave the small scallops to grow a little longer. It is recommended that scallopers measure their scallops using the bottom of a soda can. If the scallop is as big or larger than the circumferance of the can, keep it -- but if it is smaller, throw it back! (Photo courtesy of Mutha Shucka.)

Lunch, cake auction to benefit Dale Smyrnios The Steinhatchee Fish Company will host a benefit lunch and cake auction on Saturday, July 31, for a local fisherman while he recovers from an illness. The benefit lunch and cake auction will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1503 Rives Avenue in Steinhatchee. It will benefit Dale Smyrnios, a commercial fisherman who works for the company, while he recovers from an illness. The benefit lunch will consist of a mullet dinner plate with mullet, swamp cabbage or coleslaw, cheese grits, hush puppies and a drink. The dinner plates will be $10 per plate. Cakes will also be available for purchase via an auction, which will take place during the event. The Steinhatchee Fish Company invites all community members to participate in the benefit lunch and cake auction on Saturday, July 31.

Community A-7 Perry News-Herald July 16-17, 2021 Apply now for NFC’s ‘Now. Not Tomorrow.’ scholarship The Helios Education College System Institution, NFC as a first-time college Eligible applicants are Foundation, in partnership including North Florida student in Fall 2021 and encouraged to apply for with the Florida Department College (NFC) in Madison. pursuing an Associate in the “Now. Not Tomorrow.” of Education, has The NFC Foundation Arts (AA) or Associate in scholarship as soon as established the “Now. Not will be awarding a limited Science (AS) degree. possible online at www. Tomorrow.” scholarship number of $750 “Now. Not High school graduates nfc.edu/foundation-giving/ initiative to assist recent Tomorrow.” scholarships to previously enrolled in NFC scholarships. high school graduates recent 2020 or 2021 high dual enrollment courses are Limited scholarships are with enrolling in a Florida school graduates attending eligible. available. Each scholarship At NFC, students can recipient will receive a enroll in an in-demandwelcome package with and high-quality associate gifts, including NFC degree program, such as: AA swag, a $25 gas card and Degree, AS in accounting a $25 Sentinel Shop gift technology, AS in business certificate. administration, AS in If you are a recent criminal justice technology, 2020 or 2021 high school AS in emergency medical graduate that can benefit services, AS in engineering from financial help toward technology and AS in your college journey, please registered nursing. take advantage of this Scholarship applicants opportunity by completing must also have a minimum NFC’s “Now. Not Jaren Murphy, Tyler Netter 2.0 GPA and register for at Tomorrow.” scholarship least one Fall Term 2021 application online at www. course at NFC. Applications nfc.edu/foundation-giving/ July 16 ceremony to opened July 8 and will scholarships. For more be reviewed in the order information, call (850) 973-unite Murphy, Netter received and accepted until 9414 or e-mail foundation@ all awards are assigned. nfc.edu. Fred and Jerrie Murphy of Perry announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jaren, to Tyler Netter, the son of David and Nicci Netter of Lee Summit, Mo. Taylor County Republicans will host A private ceremony will be held on Friday, July 16, author Randolph Russell on Tuesday 2021. The Taylor County Swann Venue (located at proficient in American as Republicans. Keeping Online auction will Republicans will meet 210 Washington Street), history. the GOP the party with the Tuesday, July 20, at the starting at 6 p.m. · The Intercollegiate best-informed members Randolph G. Russell, Studies Institute gave will attract others to join our benefit Hearts for author of “American a similar test to college ranks and influence them History in No Time,” seniors at 50 institutions to vote with us. Knowing will be the special guest around the country, what made America great speaker. including Harvard and will help us preserve this Hometown Dogs “As a people, we are Yale. The average grade ‘last best hope of earth’,” losing the connection to was an F. he said. Hearts for Hometown Dogs will hold an online auction our national heritage and · A survey by the Freedom “Come and hear Russell this Saturday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. our sense of patriotism,” Forum Institute found that tell us about his vision for Items can be found under the “Events” section of the Russell said. among the general public, Republicans and America. group’s Facebook page. He cited the following the number of adults who Please have your questions “Simply click on the photo of the item you want to bid data: can name the five freedomsready for him,” meeting on, and make your bid in the comment section,” volunteers · A study by the U.S. guaranteed by the First organizers said. said. Department of Education Amendment is less than one The meeting is open to found that only 12 percent percent. the public and dinner will Randolph G. Russell of high school seniors were “This is important to us be served. Celebrate Christmas in July with the Lady Elks Saturday

Get ready to shop ‘til you Admission is free and Mary Kay, Blushing Belle, Vintage, Pampered Chef, drop! door prizes will be given First Fitness, Aunt B’s The Book Cart and Hey Lady Elks will hold the away throughout the event. Aromatherapy, Strength Girl Co. third annual “Christmas in Featured vendors & Grace, Perfectly Posh, BBQ dinners will also be July” vendor showcase this include: Rhinestones & Kelley’s Creations, Baby available for purchase. Saturday at the Perry Elks Rust, Color Street, Scentsy, Brother Boutique, Rosie’s Special guests will Lodge from 10 a.m. to 2 Monat, Crafty Carter Pawtique, Doodads ‘n’ include Santa and Mrs. p.m. Sisters, Native Cup Design, Delights, Peace Love Claus.

Summer Reading Program welcomes PPD, PFD Gift baskets, wreaths and coolers are just a few of the items up for bid at this Saturday’s Tuesday Hearts for Hometown Dogs online auction. The Taylor County Public Library Summer Bid Reading Program Saturday welcomes the officers and firefighters from Perry 10-4 Police Department (PPD) and Perry Fire Department (PFD) on Tuesday, July 20. The free program will begin at 10:30 a.m. at City ONLINE Park, and is open to readers of all ages. The summer program wraps up with a presentation AUCTION from Animal Tails Tuesday, July 27, at the library, also beginning at 10:30 a.m.

A-8 Perry News-Herald Looking Back July 16-17, 2021

TCHS Class of 1943 The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Class of 1943 held their 30th annual reunion in June 1973 at the Perry Elks Club, with some 69 members in attendance. Shown above are: (seated, left to right) Claire Cox, Ouida Martin Crocker, Dora Ringer Markle, Beatrice Hatcher Collins, Juanita Dixon Tidwell, Edith Albritton and Beverly Crouch Beckett; (middle row, left to right) Doyle Woods, Ray Evans, Ava Lee Williams Poppell, Bonnie Lynch Blanton, Nina Green Thomas, Lucile Lee Mixon, Myrtice Cash Waller, Reba Hendry Hayes, Roy Cogburn and Beasley Williams; and (top row, left to right) R.B. Platt, Walter Millet, Ernest Benton, Cullen Thompson, Pete Snyder, Cecil Shealy Jr., W.D. Wilson Jr. and Donald Grant. Planning an upcoming reunion for TCHS alumni? Let us know by calling Perry Newspapers at (850) 584-5513. Remember when... A glance at the past Live theatre returns! November can’t come Rice named ‘Outstanding Officer’ soon enough. Nov. 10 is the day I honor “because he was the officially get back to the patrolman who worked business of live theatre. the hardest during the last That’s when my play, quarter,” PPD officials said. “Calming the Man,” The Arkansas native, who will have its fully-staged was 20 at the time, came premiere in Atlanta as to Perry in 1984 with his the co-winner of the family. He joined the police 2021 Essential Theatre By Anthony White force in October 1985 Playwriting Award after completing the Police competition. Standards course at North Now in its 21st year, the Essential Theatre and its PERRY NEWS- annual playwriting competition and festival is the HERALD Florida Junior College in February of that year. longest-running theater company, competition and July 18, 1986 festival exclusively dedicated to supporting Georgia PULLING MORE POT playwrights. THE LATEST IN Although I’ve resided in Perry for the past two years, JAIL FASHIONS Deputies Tony Chambers the Atlanta and Georgia theatre communities understood and Jeff Merritt found Chief Deputy Carl when my health and heart problems worsened that I and pulled 24 marijuana Williams showed the Taylor needed to be home with my family and friends. So, the plants from a site on the County commissioners theatre companies and artistic community there still Fenholloway River, next to what inmates at the jail consider me a Georgia playwright. Puckett Road. would be wearing: bright When I moved to Atlanta in 2016, I kept my The discovery came orange uniforms with Tallahassee-based cardiologists, so most of the people I on the heels of the “COUNTY JAIL” written worked with were aware that I traveled back and forth Taylor County Sheriff’s on the backs. between the states for health reasons. However, even Department pulling 397 Williams said the eye- after my aortic aneurysm swelled to the point that my of the illegal plants from stopping color would make cardiologist began to consider surgery in 2018 and I 13 different plots the week inmates easy to spot “in David Goff (left) and Faye Creel moved back here, I returned to Atlanta for the opening before. of my plays, for award ceremonies and playwright case we lose one.” Agent Buddy Giddens The plants were Thursday, July 10, 1986, presentations. Therefore, I didn’t allow them to notice and Sgt. Cla Parker of the discovered with the aid of a at the Madison County my absence. RICE NAMED PERRY’S Florida Department of Law Perry Police Department. Hospital. TOP OFFICER I haven’t had a live theatre experience (or at least with Enforcement (FDLE) plane The baby was born at a live audience) since my play, “The Long Goodbye,” Patrolman Ron Rice was and crew. MAKING 1:59 p.m., weighed eight closed in Atlanta during December 2019. honored by being named Chambers took part MEMORIES pounds, four and one-half I’ve missed this experience more than I thought I in that effort, along with ounces and was 21 inches “Outstanding Officer of the Three youngsters, Mandy would. Deputy Bob Lilliott and long. Second Quarter 1986” by Raulerson, Lori Jones and In February 2021, Florida A&M University Essential Sheriff Quentin Whittle, Maternal grandparents the Perry Police Department Erin Raulerson, were on Theatre chose me as the playwright for its spring were Mr. and Mrs. Ed (PPD). Wildlife Officer Robert hand when city workers “Writing for Life” series and presented a staged Daniels, Marine Patrol Sadler of Perry. Rice was chosen for the deposited nine Mallard reading of my play, “Calming the Man.” Because of The baby’s paternal ducks in the Jaycee Pond. the COVID-19 pandemic, there wasn’t a live audience, grandparents were Mr. and except for me and the technical crew recording the Mrs. Curtis Jackson of production for broadcast via the web. Before the Friday FIVE JOIN IN Perry. ‘GOVERNOR’S and Saturday productions, the cast, crew and I were Great-grandparents swabbed and tested for COVID. CHALLENGE’ were Mr. and Mrs. Neely July 16-17, 2021 A few weeks later, when my cardiologist told me Five Taylor County Sadler of Perry and Esther it was time for me to have valve replacement surgery High School students were Duncan of Lake Worth. and to repair the aortic aneurysm, I told him I would be among the 17 participants ready as soon as I got vaccinated. competing in North Florida SUNSHINE Now, I’m home recovering from the surgery and Juinor College’s Project GAMES anxiously waiting to get back in the theatre with a live S.I.C.L.E. (Students in David Goff and Faye audience. Chemistry Labs). Creel, both of Perry, The first event on my agenda is the Essential Theatre Perry students included medaled in the Florida State and Festival’s “A Celebration of Georgia Playwrights” John Wagoner, Jeff Sunshine Games. in Atlanta on Aug. 28. The co-winner of the 2021 Humphries, Scott Pearson, Goff captured third in the Essential Theatre Award and I will be honored at the Bill Tripp, Lynn Padgett limited freestyle, 900-target event. and Michelle Etzkorn. bowhunter class. Then, the Essential Theatre Festival kicks off on Participants had to be Creel won two third place Nov. 5 and will run until Nov. 21. “Calming the Man” recommended by their medals in the women’s will preview Nov. 10, open Nov. 12 and will have a high school science freestyle 900-target round Neighborhood Night event on Nov. 13. The play will teachers and counselors, and the freestyle fieldhave seven showings during the festival, and I plan to and be considered gifted round. be at each one of them. students. Also making the trip from A revival of my Christmas-themed play, “The Perry were Lin Creel and Long Goodbye,” is being considered for December NEW ARRIVAL Don Goff. Both finished in Atlanta. If it happens, I’ll be back in Atlanta for a Ross Alan Jackson in the top one-third of their couple of weeks in December. Mr. and Mrs. David classes. So, if you stop by and I’m not home in November (Lisa Sadler) Jackson of Some 268 people from all and December, it’s because I’ll be in my other home Perry announced the birth over the state participated state -- Georgia -- sitting with a live audience as the of their son, Ross Alan, on in the event. curtains open on my plays.

A-9 Perry News-Herald Entertainment July 16-17, 2021

By MARK VIOLA ‘Black Widow’ has issues, but offers a fun adventure with an old friend By MARK VIOLA American heartland, including Alexi (David moments that are real standouts in this Taskmaster falls sadly short. It doesn’t help “Black Widow,” the 24th film in the ever- Harbour, “Stranger Things”) and Melina movie. that a “secret” involving the character was expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe (Rachel Weisz, “The Mummy”), as well That being said, I do wish we were really obvious and one I guessed a full act (MCU), was originally set to hit theaters in as two young daughters, one of which is given a better look at Natasha’s time in before the eventual reveal. late April 2020. Thanks to COVID-19, that named Natasha. the Red Room, something that has been While we’re still on the subject of the obviously didn’t happen. Now, 15 months Two decades later, Natasha unexpectedly a pivotal part of her character ever since script, I’ll say one of the biggest problems later, the film has finally arrived, debuting in runs into her former “sister,” Yelena her backstory was first revealed in the facing the solo MCU films is coming up theaters, as well as at home via the Disney+ (Florence Pugh, “Little Women”), who original “Avengers” movie. Additionally, with reasons why the entire Avengers team streaming service (for a $30 premium recently escaped from the “Red Room,” almost everything that happens in this isn’t there to join in on the fun. In the case of charge). the secret Russian program movie is result of that time, and all we get “Black Widow,” however, the writers picked With the long wait now that has been training young is a lot of inferences to things we’re never the perfect point in the overall story so that over, I found “Black Widow” girls (including Natasha) to shown. it makes perfect sense. It makes so much to be an enjoyable romp with become assassins for years. This would have also better entrenched sense, in fact, that I’m actually annoyed a favorite character, although Natasha thought she had Natasha as the main character in her own with myself that I guessed a different point it is admittedly one of the burned the program to the movie, especially since Pugh as Yelana is beforehand. MCU’s smaller films, at least ground when she defected and such a presence, oftentimes outshining the Moving away from the story, another in scope and overall stakes. joined SHIELD years before, title character. Pugh is also responsible for issue I had with the movie is the numerous That is necessary due to the but apparently she was wrong. a lot of the movie’s comedy, something I hand-to-hand fighting scenes, many of fact that the movie is the Now knowing the truth, wasn’t truly expecting. For the most part, which are edited in a jerky way that makes MCU’s first true prequel, but she sets out to finish the job the humor works, except in a few instances it hard to follow exactly what is happening. also because it follows one once and for all. But, for this where it feels like it undercuts an emotional The MCU has given us some great fight of the Avenger’s most mortal mission, she’s going to need moment. sequences, but “Black Widow” misses the members -- albeit a very help, and the Avengers aren’t Although this is a prequel -- set in the mark in that regard. talented, dangerous one. available. middle of past events shown in other, larger Additionally, some the CGI work is not While it doesn’t provide any While, as I already movies -- I do wish the overall story had a as good as I would expect from the MCU, earth-shattering revelations or dramatically explained, the unexpected wait didn’t bit more emotional weight to it. Natasha’s especially since they had an extra year to change the MCU, it does give us our best do “Black Widow” any favors, I do journey has never been an easy one, but fiddle with the few scenes that just seem glimpse yet into the history of Natasha think it helped in the regard that the film again, we don’t see enough of it here to off. There are some really great moments Romanoff, a.k.a. the Black Widow (Scarlett debuted after such television projects like really get us invested. as well, especially the final action sequence Johansson). “WandaVision” and “The Falcon and the Not helping matters is a common teased in the trailers, but the good examples However, since fans have been waiting Winter Soldier,” preparing audiences for complaint about MCU films: the villain. only make the bad ones stick out that much so long, expectations may overshadow what a smaller story than we typically get in an Here, the primary antagonist (played by more. the film was always intended to be. In that, MCU film. Whether people will see it that a nearly unrecognizable Ray Winstone, Overall, despite my issues, I enjoyed I’d compare “Black Widow” to “Solo” in way is another thing altogether. “Noah”) is behind the scenes pulling a lot “Black Widow.” The characters and the the “Star Wars” franchise, an intentionally Overall, I really enjoyed “Black Widow,” of strings, but he doesn’t have much of an humor give it a solid bit of rewatchability, smaller film in a series of larger-scale although I will admit it has its share of on-screen presence in the movie until late in and as I said before, it’s definitely not near adventures. However, while “Solo” flaws. While this is definitely not a top-tier the story. Considering how he was directly the bottom of my MCU film rankings. floundered due to numerous flaws unrelated installment in the franchise, I wouldn’t rank responsible for so many horrible moments The main key is going in with the right to its scale, “Black Widow” mostly succeeds it among the worst either. (Although even in Natasha’s past, I was hoping for a more expectations. This is a smaller, more by telling an interesting story and introducing a “bad” MCU film is still better than most satisfactory confrontation. personal story than what we usually get us to a whole cadre of compelling characters summer blockbusters we get these days.) In his place, we get Natasha fighting a lot from the MCU. In that, it could have used a -- if you don’t count the villain. After playing the character -- who first of nameless widows, as well as the helmet- bit more showcasing of Natasha’s past, but One of the biggest mysteries going into appeared in “Iron Man 2” back in 2010 -- for wearing “Taskmaster,” a fighter who can the movie does give us a decent look at a the film was exactly when its story woudl more than a decade, Johannson has a solid copy anyone they’ve seen fight even once. character that has been around longer than be set, and I don’t plan on spoiling that. handle on Natasha at this point. Outside of It’s a interesting villain for the various all but two of the other Avengers. However, I can say the story begins with “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” we’ve had few fight sequences, but when making the The film is rated PG-13 for intense a brief prologue following a “family” chances to see the character truly vulnerable obvious comparisons to the Winter Soldier sequences of violence/action, some of Russian sleeper agents living in the on an emotional level, but there are several in “Captain America: Winter Soldier,” language and thematic material. this weekend in theaters, on streaming and vod

By MARK VIOLA reconsidering their planned join forces with the The Marvel Cinematic release of the three other Looney Tunes in a game of Universe (MCU) returned to MCU films set to debut this basketball. This time around, theaters last weekend for the year. Only time will tell. it’s LeBron James falling first time since the summer Meanwhile, Disney is down the Bugs Bunny of 2019 when “Spider-Man: also facing a big problem rabbit hole, forced to face Far From Home” opened with “Black Widow” when off against a malicious A.I. during the week of the it comes to China, source (Don Cheadle, “Avengers: Fourth of July. For the past of much of the franchise’s Endgame”) to rescue his son. decade, the MCU has been earnings over the years. The The idea behind this film has leading the charge at the box new film did not get released been around so long, I had office, claiming five of the in China to coincide with given up on it ever being top 12 spots on the all-time its North American debut. made. However, here it worldwide grossing films There is speculation exactly is, opening nationwide in list. why that is, including the movie theaters, as well as on As such, it’s not a huge rising tensions between HBO Max for no additional surprise that “Black Widow” China and the West, as well charge. film will be available to raising kids in a society 45 days after their theatrical opened with a COVID- as the release coinciding The movie is rated PGsubscribers for for no additional obsessed with success and debut. 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However, Eight”), a hiker being we reach $140 million, well “Space Jam: A New Legacy” is the latest Perfect film Family” is a French it is the first theatrically- pursued by a group of within striking distance. I Legacy” is the spiritualfrom Warner Bros. to debutCanadian drama about a released movie to debut on corrupt cops. don’t know what is going successor to the 1996 film,simultaneously in moviecouple in Quebec dealing Paramount+ following the The movie is rated R to happen in the future, “Space Jam,” which sawtheaters and on the HBOwith the pitfalls, pressure studio’s plan to transition its for language throughout, but Disney execs may be legend Michael JordanMax streaming service. Theand high expectations of films to the streaming service violence and drug use. A-10 Perry News-Herald July 16-17, 2021

MISCELLANEOUSClassifieds FOR RENT HELP WANTED YARD SALES LEGALS

WE BUY NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS WOLVERINE’S MOVING LLC GREEN’S OUTDOORS AND YARD SALE FRIDAY, JULY 16, F.S., before the deadline for filing a Scrap Metal and Junk Cars. for a cozy two-bedroom, one- IS SEEKING an honest, hard- MORE is now accepting AND SATURDAY, JULY 17, from petition. On the filing of a timely and (850) 838-5865. bath home. Full kitchen. Central working LABORER. Experience applications for a cashier/clerk 8 a.m. to 12 noon at 2728 Green sufficient petition, this action will not location (walk to Walmart). Asking preferred, but not necessary, $20 (must be able to lift 50 lbs.) and Farm Road in Perry. We will have be final and effective until further per hour. Call Lee Spees at (850) order of the Department. Because FOR SALE: 5x9 open utility $500 per month. First, last and parts counter help. Apply in person household items, men’s and the administrative hearing process trailer. Single axle with ramp. Paid security deposit required. Call 843-0568 for drug testing and at 1969 Old Foley Road. Call 371- women’s clothing, furniture and other details. LS is designed to formulate final $1,600 plus tax. Used once. New Robert at (850) 223-3427 or (850) 5395 for more information. more! agency action, the hearing process Condition. Asking $1,100 OBO. 371-1356. PHONE HAS BEEN CABINET SHOP HELP NEEDED GM may result in a modification of the Call (385) 888-1135. OUT OF SERVICE SINCE THE Specialized cabinet shop in need LEGALS agency action or even denial of the STORM. PLEASE CALL (850) of help. Must be able to read a BIG TOP MANUFACTURING application. 371-1356. tape measure, lift 50lbs, stand all IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING Petition for Administrative Hearing FOR RENT 7/16 day and come to work every day APPLICATIONS for the following A person whose substantial interests Application for Permit by: Florida are affected by the Department’s as needed and on time. Welders, positions: Department of Transportation mill rights, mechanics and action may petition for an • CAD Technician 1109 South Marion Ave administrative proceeding (hearing) NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS REAL ESTATE backyard wood hobbyists need • Laser Operator WWTF Lake City, Florida 32025 under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, FOR 1, 2 AND 3-BEDROOM not apply. Call between 10 a.m. to • Finishing Operator FILE NUMBER FLA011830-006- F.S. Pursuant to Rules 28-106.201 4 p.m. Call (850) 584-3340. 7/16 APARTMENTS. Pet friendly. HUD • Welders DW3P and 28-106.301, F.A.C., a petition considered. Email: pavnew2018@ LAND FOR SALE. 19 acres off • Civil/Structural Engineer- TAYLOR COUNTY for an administrative hearing must BADCOCK HOME FURNITURE gmail.com. Phone: (850) 584- Beach Road and Ma Dixon. Call in-Training FDOT - US 19 TAYLOR REST AREA contain the following information: 6444. Text: (352) 232-6691. AND MORE is hiring for two NOTICE OF PERMIT ISSUANCE (a) The name and address of each (850) 838-6077. positions: Full-time salesperson Job descriptions can be found JM online at bigtopshelters.com/ Enclosed is Permit Number agency affected and each agency’s and delivery/warehouse person FLA011830 to operate the FDOT - US file or identification number, if FOR RENT (must be 21 or older for delivery). careers. Please apply through our Daycare (formerly Kiddie Kollege) 19 Taylor Rest Area WWTF, an existing known; LAND FOR SALE Drug testing/background check. website or call (850) 584-7786 0.010 MGD annual average daily flow (b) The name, address, any e-mail located at 305 West High Street. 2.91 wooded acres on Cash Road Apply in person. No phone calls. to schedule an appointment to (AADF) permitted capacity extended address, any facsimile number, Contact Oscar Howard Jr. at (850) Call Rick at (850) 584-3040. complete an application onsite. aeration wastewater treatment and telephone number of the 838-6237 for more information. 7/16 POSITIONS AVAILABLE at Employees are provided with facility (WWTF). The facility consists petitioner, if the petitioner is not 7/16 North Florida College, Madison health, dental and vision insurance of three aeration basins with a represented by an attorney or a FL: Nursing Instructor- Full at no cost – the premiums are combined volume of 12,000 gallons, qualified representative; the name, OWN YOUR OWN MOBILE SERVICES Time; CDL Instructor- Part Time; 100% employer-paid! Other one 6,000 gallon Equalization basin, address, and telephone number Instructional Coordinator-Criminal one 6,050-gallon clarifier, one of the petitioner’s representative, HOME? LOOKING FOR A benefits include 401(k), paid time Justice Programs; System 6,000-gallon aerobic digester, and SPACIOUS LOT? Everett MHC, off and life insurance. ➟ Please see page 11 LLC, now under new ownership, A TO Z LAWN & Support Specialist; Coordinator of one 1,000-gallon chlorine contact Employee Services; Senior Staff EEO / DFW chamber. Wastewater residuals are has a lot for rent. This lot is perfect FARM SERVICES Assistant-Academic Affairs: See transported to American Pipe Tank, Licensed and Insured Boiled peanuts for a single-wide, but large enough www.nfc.edu for details. Inc, RMF for further treatment and for a double-wide. Monthly lot rent Complete Lawn Services YARD SALES final disposal. This permit is issued • $7 qt bag $250. Includes water, sewer and Tree trimming/removal, dump POSITION AVAILABLE at Thomas under Chapter 403, Florida Statutes. • $25 gallon bag truck services, harrowing, bush trash dumpster. Less than three Chevrolet for a Parts Consultant, Monitoring requirements under this Eggs miles from shopping centers hog mowing, rake work, dirt full-time employment. Must have YARD SALE FRIDAY, July 16 permit are effective on the first and a variety of restaurants. leveling. Call (850) 838-5996 or a good driving record. Must be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1000 E. day of the second month following • $1.30 per dozen Applicants must pass background (850) 584-7972. able to lift 50 pounds. Please Margurite Street. Household the effective date of the permit. check. Interested parties must call apply in person for job position. items, men and women’s clothing Until such time, the permittee shall Call, text or stop by! JOE COXWELL WELDING LLC continue to monitor and report in (850) 584-7094 or visit 3409 US See Lynn for an application or and furniture. Welding Fabrication & Repair accordance with previously effective (850) 843-0923 Highway 19 S. Perry, Fla., 32348. for any questions you may have. 7/16 Mobile Service. (850) 843-3500. (850)584-6221 7/16 permit requirements, if any. (850) 371-2264 NOTICE OF RIGHTS YARD SALE SATURDAY, July 17, 3080 S. Dixie Hwy Everett’s MHC, LLC, now under STEVE SMITH WELDING, CHECK STATION OPERATOR This action is final and effective on new ownership, has RENT TO SANDBLASTING AND LAWN The Florida Fish and Wildlife from 6 a.m. until at 3645 Slaughter the date filed with the Clerk of the OWN OPTIONS available. Must CARE. Quality work for a Conservation Commission is now Road. Tools, fishing gear, pots, Department unless a petition for an pass background and credit reasonable price. Call for a quote: hiring personnel for seasonal pans and freezer chest and more! administrative hearing is timely filed check. Interested parties please (850) 838-6551 (or 6552). 8/2 work at check stations during the 7/16 under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, apply at 3409 US 19 S., Perry, FL upcoming hunting season. The or call (850) 584-7094. MR. ROGERS POOL COMPANY check stations will operate on (formerly Sun Pools) the following dates: Archery from STUDIO APARTMENT • 30 years experience, September 25 through October 10, FOR RENT • Weekly services, 2021; Muzzleloader from October • $170 weekly • Equipment sales/repair, 29-31, 2021, General Gun from • Above and in-ground pool liner November 6-21, 2021; Youth • $500 deposit Turkey from March 12-13, 2022, Includes water and electric. Two changes. Call (850) 295-3948 8/30 and Spring Turkey from March 19 people only. No pets. Must have: through April 3, 2022. Positions references, job history and proof are available in Taylor County. of income. Call or text (850) 843- HELP WANTED Starting pay rate is $13.00/hour. 1300. Apply at the Big Bend Field Office 7/30 at 663 Plantation Road in Perry or call (850) 838-9027 for more WANTED: Survey rodman and information. 7/30 TWO BEDROOM instrument man. (850) 584-2849. MOBILE HOME LDR 7/30 • $650 monthly • $700 security deposit. TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF No pets. Must have: references, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS job history and proof of income. Job Vacancy Announcement. The job description and our Call or text (850) 843-1300. 2-step application process can 7/30 be found on our website at www. taylorcountygov.com or in the lobby of the County Annex. Applicants must apply through Career Source. Taylor County is an EEO employer. Engineer - full- time. Park attendant - seasonal, part-time. Animal control officer - full-time. Roll-off Site Attendant - call-in. Mosquito Control Driver- on call. Boat Ramp Attendant - seasonal. Fire Inspector- full- time. Custodian - part-time. BAD WATER? Call Pure Water Pros Road Maintenance Tech - full- (352) 578-5096 • (850) 693-8844 time. Administrative Secretary- County Extension - full-time. 4H Free H2O Analysis Program Assistant - part-time. St. Lic. #2632 • Insured TCBCC A-11 Perry News-Herald July 16-17, 2021 Taylor County on pace to gain 260 new drivers in 2021 TRANSPLANTS the end of the year. – an average of 14.5 per four months of 2021), and New York, trailed Massachusetts (8), Illinois Continued from page 1 If you move to Florida month, or one every other Georgia leads all states in by Texas (16), Virginia (7) and West Virginia (7) and have a valid license day. the number of out-of-state (15), Tennessee (14) and trailed right behind. dropped to 149 in 2020, from another state, you As most people would drivers relocating to Taylor Alabama, North Carolina So far in 2021, Georgia but 2021 numbers indicate must get a Florida licenselikely guess, the majority County with 119. and Ohio (12 each). has produced the most new 2021 could be a record year, within 30 days of becomingof those moving to Taylor Next on the list is Indiana (11) is the only Taylor County residents as some 88 licensed drivers a resident, according to County are relocating from Pennsylvania with 27, in other state to produce with 26, followed by New had their address changed state law. Georgia (30%), however large part due to 15 drivers double digits when it comes York, Ohio, Pennsylvania to Taylor County in just the Over the past 28 months, you may be surprised what relocating here in 2019 to drivers transfering their and Virginia with five each. first four months of the year. 405 licensed drivers (not other states have produced alone. license to Taylor County Alabama, Massachusetts, At the current pace, including children and those the highest number of Kentucky is third on the over the past two-plus Tennessee and Texas have Taylor County could be who have yet to process Taylor County transplants. list, with 18 drivers moving years. each contributed three new home to an estimated 264 their address change) have Over the past 28 months here since 2019, followed South Carolina (9), local residents through the new out-of-state drivers by relocated to Taylor County (2019, 2020 and the first by 17 each from Michigan California (8) andfirst four months of the year. 83% of TCES students increased one academic level STUDENTS and worked with partners in August with a renewed worked hard and maintained animal habitats and Egypt. showed gains in the district’s Continued from page 1 in addition to read-aloud focus on continuous an ongoing focus for TCPS enrolled 115 progress monitoring and book studies fromimprovement in attendance academic growth and students from transitionaldiagnostic used throughout combination of student class sets they were able and achievement.” development. The districtkindergarten through the regular school year. diligence and staff support to keep through a donation Taylor County Elementary provided each summer second grade forWe are its so proudsummer of all our that allowed this program from Disney. Students also School (TCES) served a school student with a program. TCPS summer school staff to be a success, a great focused on math concepts. total of 147 students Summer in Activities Book “Some 94 percentand students,of they thesehave conclusion to the school “Final progress summer school, as well as and a tote bag to encourage students made really gains made froma lot of growth year and an opportunity monitoringfor results gathered 23 students who participated them to keep reading over the pre-test to post-test and in a short amount of time,” academic optimism as we indicated that half of the by utilizing summer school the summer. Even though 59 percent of these students Principal Kelli Brannen said. enter into our next school students scored on grade home study packets. everyone was sad to see year,” Roberts added. level, while the other half“Of the students summer school come to Steinhatchee School showed an increase, but participating in the summer an end, both teachers and Meeting starts at 5:30 served 20 students in grades remained a grade level below school activities, 83 percent students were excited to start K-5 during its summer the targeted goal. Data also increased one academic their summer vacations,” SCHOOL BOARD be completed. school sessions. indicated that students with level and completed the she said. Continued from page 1 Tuesday’s board meeting The K-2 group used a significant deficits improved requirements of the program, Taylor County Primary is open to the public and variety of phonological the most over the course meeting the requirements forSchool’s (TCPS) “Voyagers” Officials were waitingwill be held at the Alton H. awareness resources, while of the summer program,”promotion to the next grade concluded their summer for the state to releaseWentworth the Administrative the 3-5 group focused onPrincipal Jimmy Bray said. level,” Principal Courtney school adventures with district’s required local Complex (located at 318 N. vocabulary/comprehension. He added that his staffBethea said. reading activities centered effort millage rate (RLE)Clark St.), starting at 5:30 Both groups used centers “is eager to return to school “Students and teachers around the exploration ofbefore calculations couldp.m. LEGALS

(continued from page 10) to written notice under Section hearing. A timely request for dispose of personal property 1. The project is located in the Taylor State of Florida, Department of 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed withinextension of time shall toll the described below to enforce a lien County, Section 24, Township 9 Children and Families, has filed a if any, which shall be the address 14 days of publication of the notice running of the time period for filingimposed on said property under South, Range 9 East, and includes Petition to terminate your parental for service purposes during the or within 14 days of receipt of the a petition until the request is acted the Florida Self Storage Facility Act 0.14 acres of total project area. rights and permanently commit the course of the proceeding; and an written notice, whichever occurs upon. statute section 83.801–83.809. Interested persons may comment following child for adoption: HJ, born explanation of how the petitioner’s first. You cannot justifiably Mediationrely on The undersigned will dispose or upon the application or submit a on 2/23/2020. A copy of the Petition substantial interests will be affected the finality of this decision Mediation unless is not available in this sale by salad bidding on the 22nd written request for a staff report is on file with the Clerk of the by the agency determination; notice of this decision and the right proceeding. day of July 2021 at 8:00 AM on the containing proposed agency Court. You are hereby commanded (c) A statement of when and how of substantially affected persons Judicial Review premises where said property has action regarding the application to appear on August 17, 2021, at the petitioner received notice of the to challenge this decision has Once this decision becomes final, been stored and which are located by writing to the Suwannee River 9:30 a.m., before the Honorable agency decision; been duly published or otherwise any party to this action has the right at D. M. Bay Mini Storage LLC, 1110 Water Management District, Attn: Gregory Parker, Circuit Judge, at (d) A statement of all disputed provided to all persons substantially to seek judicial review pursuant 1st Ave., Steinhatchee, Florida Resource Management, 9225 C.R. the Taylor County Courthouse, 108 issues of material fact. If there are affected by the decision. While you to Section 120.68, F.S., by filing 32359, County of Taylor, state of 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060. Such North Jefferson St., Perry, FL., for an none, the petition must so indicate; are not required to publish notice of a Notice of Appeal pursuant to Florida, the following: comments or requests must be ADVISORY HEARING. (e) A concise statement of the this action, you may elect to do so Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure Joshua Nielsen unit 44 received by 5:00 PM within 14 days FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR ultimate facts alleged, including pursuant Rule 62¬110.106(10)(a), 9.110 and 9.190 with the Clerk Virginia Childs unit 37 from the date of publication. AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING the specific facts that the petitionerF.A.C. of the Department in the OfficeJoe Bokulich, Jr. Unit 8 No further public notice will be CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE contends warrant reversal or The failure to file a petition withinof General Counsel (Station #35,Karen Carmichle unit 3 provided regarding this application. TERMINATION OF PARENTAL modification of the agency’sthe appropriate time period shall 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Jeff Williams unit 10 A copy of the staff report must RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR proposed action; constitute a waiver of that person’s Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000) Stephen Smith units 14 and 15 be requested in order to remain CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR (f) A statement of the specific rules or right to request an administrative and by filing a copy of Kathythe Notice Lightbourne unit 19 advised of further proceedings. ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, statutes that the petitioner contends determination (hearing) under of Appeal accompanied by the Purchases must be paid for at Substantially affected persons are YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS require reversal or modification Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., applicable filing fees withtime the of purchase in cash only. All entitled to request an administrative AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR of the agency’s proposed action, or to intervene in this proceeding appropriate district court of appeal. purchased items sold as-is, where- hearing, pursuant to Title 28, Florida CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. including an explanation of how the and participate as a party to it. The notice must be filed within 30 is and must be removed and unit Administrative Code, regarding If you are a person with a disability alleged facts relate to the specific Any subsequent intervention (in days from the date this action is filed cleaned at the time of sale. Sale the proposed agency action by who needs any accommodation rules or statutes; and a proceeding initiated by another with the Clerk of the Department. subject to cancellation in the event submitting a written request after in order to participate in this (g) A statement of the relief sought party) will be only at the discretion EXECUTION AND CLERKING of settlement between owner and reviewing the staff report. proceeding, you are entitled, at by the petitioner, stating precisely of the presiding officer upon the Executed in Jacksonville, Florida. obligated party. no cost to you, to the provision of the action that the petitioner wishes filing of a motion in compliance with STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF certain assistance. Please contact the agency to take with respect to Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. If you do ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Court Administration, 173 NE the agency’s proposed action. The not publish notice of this action, this Thomas G. Kallemeyn SUWANNEE RIVER WATER IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake petition must be filed (received waiverby may not apply to persons Permitting Program Administrator MANAGEMENT DISTRICT THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT City, Florida 32055; (386)758-2163; the Clerk) in the Office of Generalwho have not received a clear point- Attachment(s): PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, [email protected] at least Counsel of the Department at 3900 of-entry. 1. Permit No. FLA011830 Notice is hereby given that pursuant FLORIDA 7 days before your scheduled court Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Extension of Time 2. Notice of Permit Issuance for to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the JUVENILE DIVISION appearance, or immediately upon Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a optional newspaper publication following application for permit was CASE NO.: 2020-03-DP receiving this notification if the time 32399¬3000, or via electronic person whose substantial interests CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE received on June 28, 2021: IN THE INTEREST OF: H., J. (F) before the scheduled appearance is correspondence at Agency_Clerk@ are affected by the Department’s The undersigned duly designated Bethany Womack, PO Box 16062, DOB: 2/23/2020 less than 7 days; if you are hearing FloridaDEP.gov. Also, a copy of action may also request an deputy clerk hereby certifies thatCypress Environmental of Bay Minor child or voice impaired, call 711. the petition shall be mailed to the extension of time to file thisa document petition and all County, LLC, Panama City, FL 32406 NOTICE OF ACTION WITNESS my hand as Clerk of said applicant at the address indicated for an administrative hearing. The attachments were sent on the filing and Mark Reblin, Big Bend Water (TERMINATION OF PARENTAL Court and the Seal thereof, this 29th above at the time of filing. Department may, for good cause date below to the following listed Authority, PO Box 670, Steinhatchee, RIGHTS) day of June, 2021. Time Period for Filing a Petition shown, grant the request for an persons: FL 32359 application have submitted TO: Anthony Buzbee Clerk of Circuit Court In accordance with Rule 62- extension of time. Requests for Mark Cadenhead, P.E., mark_ an Environmental Resource Permit Address unknown By: LeighAnn Grubbs 110.106(3), F.A.C., petitions for extension of time must be filed [email protected] (ERP) number ERP-123-240352- YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Deputy Clerk an administrative hearing by the the Office of General Counsel ofBoard the of Commissioners, jenglish@ applicant and persons entitled Department at 3900 Commonwealth taylorcountygov.com to written notice under Section Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Taylor County H.D., tonya@fhealth. 120.60(3), F.S., must be filedTallahassee, Florida 32399¬3000, gov within 14 days of receipt of this or via electronic correspondence Edward Hughes, E.I., FDEP written notice. Petitions filed by anyat Agency_Clerk@FloridaDEP. Dung Anh. Vo, P.E., FDEP persons other than the applicant, gov, before the deadlineThomas G. Kallemeyn, for FDEP filing and other than those entitled a petition for an administrative FILING AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT FILED, on June 29, 2021, pursuant to Section 120.52, F. S., with the designated Department Clerk, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. Shonathuray Buie Clerk June 29, 2021

ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell or A-12 Perry News-Herald July 16-17, 2021