EASTER SUNDAY KEATON BEACH EASTER FUN DAY SERVICES FISHING REPORT AT CITY PARK Page A-4 Page A-5 Page A-7 75¢ Friday/ Saturday April 2-3, 2021 www.perrynewspapers.com Schools will scrap online TEC option After countless hours of the upcoming school year option even if the district training, pouring more than and that parents will have wished to continue the $233,000 into establishing two options when it comes program. the program and requiring to sending their children “I don’t anticipate the major adjustments for both to school: the traditional state even allowing it. Now students and teachers, the “brick and mortar” setting the state pays 100 percent Taylor County School or Florida Virtual School for a student in TEC. For District has announced its (FLVS). FLVS, the state only pays TEC (Taylor E-learning However, Superintendent around 65 percent. So, from Canvas) simply “was not of Schools Dr. Danny a budget perspective, it successful for our district.” Glover Jr. said that he will save the state a ton of What this means for local believes that offering TEC money.” students is that the program for local students next year ➟ Please see page 2 will be discontinued for would not have been an New HR manager, advertising and recruitment: Attorney releases school hiring recommendations The Tallahassee expanding the advertising its upcoming meeting attorney hired to review of open positions. Tuesday, April 6. the Taylor County School Attorney Holly Dincman, The 22-page District’s hiring and who is certified in labor report includes 10 recruitment procedures and employment law with recommendations for the has released an overview the Florida Bar and as a school board to implement, of her recommendations, Florida Certified Laborincluding: including expanding the Relations Professional • Create and fund a capabilities of the school through the Florida Public human resources specialist district’s human resources Employer Labor Relations or human resources (HR) department by Association, will share manager to support the establishing a new HR her completed report and director of personnel and manager position, setting a recommendations with ➟ Please see page 3 budget for recruitment and the school board during County to discuss Monday:

The Easter Bunny came to Perry early, leaving all sorts of treats Mud bogs, body cameras for students at Taylor County Primary School Thursday. Easter egg hunts, holiday crafts and even a prize egg or two could be found throughout the campus. Easter break for students will extend from today (Friday) through Monday, April 5. Classes resume Tuesday. and city drops recreation The Taylor County with the commission law enforcement agencies Commission looks to have receiving bids on the against any individuals a full agenda for its next county’s request for engaged in non-violent civil regular meeting on Monday, proposal (RFP) for Taylor rights demonstrations.” The Limited parking plan April 5, with topics ranging County river entrance resolution and policy are from law enforcement light system maintenance required for the county to body cameras, seawalls services. continue receiving grants at Keaton Beach and the Capt. Buddy Lee with through the Community for public boat ramps city’s apparent decision to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Development Block Grant discontinue participating Office will discuss a body (CDBG) program. Limited right-of-way chosen based on a plan boat ramps in a year. in the recreation interlocal camera leasing agreement The commission will parking is now available developed by county staff The Taylor County agreement. with the commission. consider a construction and near the county-run in an effort to balance Commission closed all After several relatively County Grants Writer maintenance agreement boat ramps at Keaton safety and the need for county-run ramps on April short board meetings, the Melody Cox will speak with the Florida Department Beach, Steinhatchee and additional parking. This 2, 2020, in response to the commission’s agenda for with the commission about of Transportation (FDOT) Dark Island, but only in is the first time anycoronavirus right- (COVID-19) Monday includes 15 action adopting a resolution and Local Agency Program items. policy “prohibiting the designated areas. of-way parking has been ➟ Please see page 2 ➟ Please see page 3 The specific areas were legally available near the The meeting will begin use of excessive force by FDOT grant will pave Ellis Street The City of Perry has applied for a state grant to fund the resurfacing of Ellis Street located between City Hall and Rosehead Park in downtown Perry. At the city’s March 9 meeting, the city council voted 3-0 in favor of approving a resolution entering into a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to repave Ellis Street from Center Street to Jefferson Street. The estimated $208,478 project will be funded through the FDOT’s Small County Outreach Program (SCOP), which will reimburse the city for the cost of designing, construction engineering and inspection of the .17 mile project. “We have done this multiple times in the past,” City Manager Taylor Brown said. “The city actively pursues these types of grants and has been pretty successful at getting them over the past several years.” Previous FDOT grants has helped the city fund the resurfacing of Green Street and Church Street. According to Brown, the city is expected to begin resurfacing Julia Street soon using funds awarded through a similar FDOT grant. “Now we are gearing up for Ellis Street, which is ➟ Please see page 2

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Keaton Beach Steinhatchee Dark Island Designated right-of-way parking available at boat ramps PARKING PLAN about possibly re-opening Pemberton (see page 2), available for parking. At the Feb. 23 workshop, roadways. certain right-of-ways for at Keaton, parking will be Under the county’s Dudley noted that the “The discussion at the Continued from page 1 parking. allowed along two stretches existing ordinances, the ordinance includes some Feb. 23 workshop ended outbreak. One month later, Then, at the board’s March of the west side of Keaton county administrator has the guidance on what the with Dudley stating staff on May 7, the commission 1 meeting, the commission Beach Drive. authority to regulate parking administrator should would continue to work voted 3-2 to re-open the voted unanimously to At Steinhatchee, right-of- on county right-of-ways, consider when allowing on the proposal to identify ramps, but in a separate rescind the amendment to its way parking will be allowed including the time and place or prohibiting right-of- which potential right-of-way unanimous vote, banned COVID-19 emergency order alongside the county-owned of parking. way parking, such as the parking locations would parking on the adjacent that banned right-of-way of property on Riverside Drive For roads with a speed condition and width of the work under the criteria. public right-of-ways to parking, effective April 1. across from the boat ramp, limit of 35 mph or less, right-of-way, volume of At the board’s March 1 both mitigate the associated According to County including the east side of parking is allowed unless traffic, safety of travelingmeeting, Commissioner safety concerns as well as to Administrator LaWanda First Street East, the south the administrator determines and parking vehicles and Michael Newman made limit the number of people Pemberton, that gave staff side of Central Avenue and it should be prohibited. frequency of parking. a motion to rescind the using the ramps. time to finalize their plan onthe west side of Second For roads with a speed of Dudley said he and Public emergency order banning At its Feb. 23 workshop, which right-of-ways will be Street East. more than 35 mph, parking Works Director Hank Evans all right-of-way parking the commission heard a open to parking. At Dark Island, a section is prohibited unless the took that language to develop effective April 1. Moody presentation from County According to a series of the north right-of-way administrator determines it a list of considerations to use seconded, and the measure Engineer Kenneth Dudley of maps provided by of Dark Island Road is should be allowed. when looking at particular passed unanimously. Glover: ‘Distance learning was not successful for our district’ ONLINE TEC OPTION and listened to our teachers “Several other districts for the TEC curriculum, devices,” District Finance TCMS Vice Principal as they have worked in the state have already • $49,360 for laptop cases Director Ashley Valentine Kasey Roberts was Continued from page 1 tirelessly to provide this decided not to offer it again to enable students to safely said. promoted to principal at the Glover said the decision additional instruction. The as well,” Glover added. take laptops home, Glover also announced site, however Glover has to discontinue TEC came bottom line is that distance The issue is likely to be • $10,638 for web filters on Thursday that the Taylor not announced who will after, “we have pulled data learning was not successful addressed during the school and security to monitor County School District will fill the open vice principal for these students, talked for our district and many board’s upcoming regular laptops off network, be receiving “a little over position. with teachers and parents, districts like us.” meeting on Tuesday, April • $20,474 to upgrade $4 million in CARES 2.0 Under “Personnel 6. The 6 p.m. meeting is school security network to funding.” Recommendations,” school open to the public to attend be able to run the above “The most crucial areas board members will be (at the Alton H. Wentworth programs, were targeted in order to get looking at the upcoming Administrative Complex), • $19,164 to purchase the most out of this funding retirement of Big Bend but will also be recorded equipment for teacher cycle,” Glover said, adding Technical College (BBTC) and posted to the district’s stations, that the CARES Act 2.0 Welding Instructor Tim YouTube channel for later • $56,662 to purchase funds must be spent by Brown, Taylor County High viewing. Verizon “hot spots” to2023. School Art Teacher Jeff Using the first roundprovide internet access for “This must be COVID- Byers and the resignation of of federal CARES Act students without internet related and is non-recurring. BBTC Health Occupation funding, the local school service, The following areas will Education Instructor Sarah district invested at least • $46,278 to provide be targeted,” according to Cayson, as well as BBRC $233,535 in equipment, training on TEC system. Glover. Diesel Mechanic Instructor training and software to “We were lucky, as our • Technology Updates Thomas Brooks. implement the online TEC district already had one-to- and Fiber Line program. one devices, so we did not Replacement, Expenses included: have to try and purchase • Summer School 2022 Work on • $30,929 for Canvas those, while some districts and Supplemental Reading software system, which like Wakulla spent well Materials, served as the delivery tool over $1 million on those • New HVAC and road not Cleaning, • MTSS and Mental Health, expected • Additional Covered Walkways on School Campuses, until ‘22 • Updating the District Van Fleet. ELLIS STREET According to Glover, Continued from page 1 School District Director of Instruction Sharon next in line,” Brown said. Hathcock will give further “Although work will updates on the above probably not begin until items at the April 6 board next year. meeting. According to the grant Additional topics on the agreement, the design phase agenda include funding will be completed by June requests related to summer 30, 2022, the construction school classes the district contract will be awarded plans to offer, as well by Dec. 31, 2022 and the several major changes in project should be completed district personnel. by Dec. 31, 2024. These include the The resolution was appointment of Taylor approved on a 3-0 vote County Middle School following a motion (TCMS) Principal Kiki by Councilman Mike Puhl to serve as the Deming and second by school district’s director Councilwoman Shirlie of personnel following Hampton. Council the retirement of longtime members Alan Hall and district administrator Ward Ketring were not Michael Thompson. present at the meeting. A-3 Perry News-Herald April 2-3, 2021 Financial relief available to local veterans due to COVID-19

Local veterans could incurred from April veteran 6, may have madeof their wife or husbandveterans’ accounts. are canceled. However, no see some financial relief2020, through Sept. during 30, that time periodcorrectly), veterans will VA will resume mailingpayments are required until associated with the2021. will be refunded, Taylorreceive a letter from patient the statements at least October 2021. For COVID pandemic, as theThe VA will also suspendCounty Veterans ServiceVA Debt Managementfor medical care andbenefit overpayments, no Department of Veteranscollection of all veteranOfficer Denny KnightCenter (DMC) showingprescriptions received action is required through Affairs (VA) announcedbenefit overpayments said.that With regards current to debt amount, prior as to April 6, 2020, Sept.once 30, 2021. this week that it willoccurred be during the samebenefit overpaymentswell as available options.all charges for medicalFor more information, cancelling all medical caretime frame. (for example, if a spouseSubsequent letters will care be and prescriptions contact on Knight at (850) and prescription charges Also, any payments did a not report the deathsent showing updates and/or to after April 6, 838-3513. 2020 Recommendations include a program to develop future leaders ATTORNEY of which target minoritysupplements for facultyprocedures and practices, “Once that is done, I’llbothers be to do anything with Continued from page 1 applicants. advisors. and then putting togethercoming back to this it,” body Dincman said. • Upgrade recruiting and• Formalize the on-a comprehensive reportand making a presentation.“I will put together a expand the capabilities new of hiring resources on boardingthe process andwith recommendations forI consider myself an training ally program with the HR department. district’s website. new employee orientationchanges.” and an implementor for materials,the and then have all • Set a budget of $7,500• Create a uniform hiringprogram (and consider “Of course, all of thisdistrict. will I will work of with your hiring authorities for recruitment, whichprocedures manual. supplements for mentorbe done with an eye districttoward staff and put togetherparticipate in that so that will allow for procurement• Create a program teachers to for new teachers,legality. if We don’t wanta timeline and plan everybody for understands of recruiting materials,develop future leaders,not already in place). to make changes that implementation. will There is whatno the plan is and how we attendance at four job which fairs can also serve asDincman a also create unanticipated legalpoint in having a beautifulget from where we are to a year (with half of pool those for hiring deans recommends and the schoolproblems later on,” she reporttold that just sits on wherea shelf we want to be,” she being minority recruitmentassistant principals. district set a date the for board. and gathers dust if nobodysaid. fairs) and membership on• Set accountabilityspecialized training for the several recruiting platforms,and reporting measureshiring authorities within the some of which target(implementation team, district. minority applicants. monthly, thereafter, director Tuesday’s meeting will • Designate anof personnel, bi-monthly). be held at the Alton H. implementation team. • Establish middle andWentworth Administrative • Expand advertising high of school chapters of Complex, the starting at 6 p.m., open positions on additionalFlorida Future Educators andof is open to the public. recruiting platforms, someAmerica (FFEA) and fundThe school board hired Dincman in November City pulling out of rec? following a discrimination complaint filed by an BODY CAMERAS The Facebook livestream applicant who was not Continued from page 1 can be found at https:// interviewed or hired for a www.facebook.com/taylor. guidance position at the for the construction of a bocc. The stream will not middle school. sidewalk along Old Dixie be monitored for comments Dincman explained to Highway. during the meeting. the board that the bulk Commissioner Pam View the full agenda at of her work would be “a Feagle has asked that the www.taylorcountygov.com. review of those policies, commission discuss deed restrictions for county property at Keaton Beach. At its last meeting, the commission voted 4-0 to move forward with attempting to sell two county-owned lots at Keaton Beach, instructing staff to secure quotes for surveys and title searches on the properties. The board will also continue several discussions that have spanned a number of workshops over the past several months, including sea walls at Keaton Beach, as well as the county’s business tax license and mud bog ordinances. As for mud bogs, the question revolves around a request from property owner John Knight for the commission to consider making a change to the ordinance to make it easier to hold smaller-scale events. County Administrator LaWanda Pemberton will discuss with the board the fact that the county has received written notice from the City of Perry of the city’s intent to discontinue participation in the recreation interlocal agreement. The Perry City Council had previously considered discontinuing the interlocal agreement in 2019, but did not follow through. Under the agreement, the county and city share the costs of running the recreation program based on the percentage of participating city and county youth. Pemberton will then discuss informational items and county operations. The public will then have an opportunity to make comments or bring concerns regarding items that were not on the meeting agenda. After each commissioner gets a chance to discuss any informational items of their own, the meeting will be adjourned. The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m. at the Taylor County Administrative Complex, located at 201 E. Green St. While in-person attendance will be limited due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be live- streamed on Facebook, in addition to a conference call line that will allow the public to listen in and comment on the agenda items. The conference line is 1 (917) 900-1022 (access code: 32347#). Those wishing to speak during the meeting are asked to dial *5. The moderator will unmute your line when it is your turn to speak and notify you by announcing the last four digits of your telephone number. A-4 Perry News-Herald April 2-3, 2021

Blue Creek Baptist Church at the Beaches will celebrate the Lord’s Supper Religion Friday, April 2, at 6 p.m. On Sunday, April 4, special Easter worship Easter services will be held at Hodges Park, starting at 9 a.m. Crosspoint Baptist Fellowship will be holding an Easter Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 4, with breakfast following. Calvary Baptist Church will hold a Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Services April 4, with breakfast following at 8:30 am. Sunday School will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:45 a.m. New Home Baptist Church will hold services on Good Friday, April 2, at 6 p.m. On Easter Sunday, Sunrise Services will begin at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast, Sunday In His resurrection, we School and worship service. On Easter Sunday, San Pedro Baptist Church will hold Sunrise Services at are reconciled to God 7 a.m., followed by breakfast and a worship service at 9 a.m. “So you also must indeed! We are free who are consider yourselves dead in Christ, but many of us to sin and alive to God in are still mentally bound. Christ Jesus” What I am saying is we (Romans 6:11) are in a battle for the mind. Obituary As we celebrate When this verse says to of her younger years in still resides in Tennessee. resurrection day, we have consider yourself dead, that Rutherford, Tenn. During high school, Sue so many things to be is what it means. Rutherford was a small was crowned queen of her thankful for. It means that the Holy cotton farming community high school beauty pageant In Jesus’ death, burial and Spirit of God is trying to where she lived as a child two years in a row in 1947 resurrection, we have been free your mind. He is trying and worked with her seven and 1948. justified and reconciled to to help you see with your siblings on the farm. Sue and her first husband, God. mind that you are truly free All of Sue’s siblings have Max Crouse, moved to We have peace with God By from the bonds of sin! Dead passed, except a younger ➟ and have been given the Cody McNeese unto it! You no longer must brother, Buddy Jewell, who Please see page 10 hope of the glory of God. ask the devil for permission We have access to the to live. Father, even now in Christ, was paroled and was living You don’t have to rely on to come before His throne in this halfway house sin to give you a false sense with boldness seeking learning to live as a free of life. You are alive! You grace. man. are free to enjoy what God All these things we have He was given a job as a truly meant to give you in already, but the work in us grocery bagger and each the beginning. Life in Him! Sue Crouse Wilson is still ongoing. time he needed to use the This life we are living Sue Crouse We are forgiven and restroom he asked the here as believers is a justified before God, butmanager we if he could go. The transition from prison to Wilson are still clothed in fleshmanager and finally came close freedom. Walking away Sue Crouse Wilson, age in that sense, we are separate to him so only he could hear from the bars of sin to 89, passed away peacefully from God. 2 Corinthians 5 and said, “You don’t have the wide-open spaces of on March 28, 2021, in speaks clearly on this. to ask me, just go.” righteousness. Jupiter surrounded by her And so currently we are This man said something Some men can’t process children and grandchildren. in a state of incompletion. that was profound to me being free and die still Sue was born on April 19, Awaiting our new clothing, in regard to freedom. He bound. Fear keeps them 1931, in Bradford, Tenn., to a house not made with said for 50 years he had trapped. the late Grover C. and Clara hands. been asking for permission Listen to the word of Kate Jewell, and lived most Right now, we are in sort to go to the restroom, and God. You are no longer a of a halfway house. We now that he is free, without prisoner of flesh and sin. have been paroled from permission he can’t squeeze You have been set free. our prison of flesh, sina anddrop. There is a whole world death, but not yet living in Point being, even though awaiting you that God the free world in glory. Not he was physically free, even has prepared just for your yet clothed with our new though he was legally free, pleasure. home. he was still mentally bound Consider yourself dead to A scene in the movie and imprisoned. His mind sin and live! “Shawshank Redemption” was not yet free. Cody McNeese serves as has always stuck with me. So, it is with us. Whom pastor of St. Johns Christian One of the main characters the Son sets free is free Fellowship. Northside hosts Easter Egg Hunt

Northside Church of God will host an Everyone is invited to share in food, Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3, starting prizes, candy, a K9 demonstration and free at 11:30 a.m. pictures with the Easter Bunny.

By Sarah Hall God is our hope Worship Him Remembering Through my life, you have been faithful; Your goodness, your goodness has been running after me. the Sacrifice. I’m in love with the goodness of God – God is always with us whatever we’re going through. He’s there! Thank God for our peace, our hope. Rejoicing in Wait on the Lord and lift Him up, because He so loved us. No greater joy, peace, love and forgiveness do I know than with the the Miracle. grace and mercy of God. What a blessing – leaning and depending on an ever-lasting God. The songwriter says, “Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through.” Make Church Going a Habit -Excerpts, “Believe” by Vicki Wynan Birthday shout-out Woman’s History Month Salute: Happy birthday today (Friday, April 2) Elizabeth Ann Burnett to Survon Richard Gaines of Hinesville, Ga., the brother of LaDoris Brasby. way to pitch in when there’s work to be One more salute to done...run shotgun for you at a minute’s “Women’s History Month” notice. This week, we offer one more salute They show understanding, they lighten to “Women’s History Month” with our problems. They help us in more appreciation for Elizabeth Ann Burnett: ways than one. They are often taken for There are certain people we thank in granted. our prayers for things we appreciate so, She is our “Florence Nightingale.” but try as we may, we sometimes can’t Ms. Liz, as she is affectionately called, say the words that we want them to is a faithful member of the New Brooklyn know. M.B. Church. We can’t thank them enough for being She is employed at Marshall Health so gentle, kind and thoughtful. and Rehabilitation, where she has They never, ever ask for anything. worked for 40 years. They’re people who often go out of their We salute her.

Sports A-5 Perry News-Herald April 2-3, 2021 Before falling to Marianna in second round TCMS defeats Madison in first round of playoffs The Taylor County The Bulldogs ended their draw. High was the #5 seed, and Aibejeris, Hamilton, in the season we had, Middle School (TCMS)2021 regular season with Jiminez scored the Wakulla County was the Wiles and Kyler Campbell everyone has to understand baseball team won thea 6-6 firsttie against Madison Bulldogs’ lone run earlier final seed (#7). recorded one hit each in that we played a really round of the conference Academy last Thursday, in the game. Taylor County defeated the first round win tough over schedule. Marianna, playoffs this past Monday, as they finished the The year Big Bend Middle Madison County in the Madison. Suwannee and Florida High defeating Madison County with an overall record of School Athletic Conference first round thanks to EthanMadison scored six runs all had very good teams this 10-6, before coming up 4-9-1. Championship started Tuten having a stellar in the final inning to makeyear,” Head Coach William short against Marianna the TCMS was down 6-1 this past Monday, with performance on the mound. the final score appear closer Wentworth stated. following day, 9-1. going into the last inning, the Bulldogs entering the Tuten pitched five than the game actually was. “We are still a very young With the win over TCMS, when they managed to rally tournament as the #6 seed. innings and didn’t allow TCMS made the long team with only four eighth Marianna advanced to the for five runs to tie the game Suwannee County was any hits, while racking up journey to Marianna this graders moving on to the conference championship up at 6-6. named the #1 seed, ahead 10 strikeouts in the victory past Tuesday, where their high school. There is plenty and was slated to face Talan Aibejeris, Rhyan of #2 seed Marianna and over Madison County. season came to an end, as of upside with the group of off against Florida High Hamilton, Britt Jiminez, #3-seeded Madison County. Tuten also led the they were defeated by the younger guys on the team, last night (Thursday), butCaleb Ondash and Cooper Wakulla River Springs Bulldogs at the plate with #2 seed. and everyone is looking results were not available Wiles each scored in the entered the tournament three hits, followed by “While players and forward to next year,” as of press time. final inning to forceas the the #4 seed, Florida Shaw Lundy with two hits. coaches were disappointed Wentworth added. TCHS baseball drops games to Liberty County, Sneads

The Taylor County High the season against Sneads Sneads came into the team scored once in the runs the rest of the way to (Thursday) to face off School (TCHS) baseball this past Tuesday, 17-7. matchup this past Tuesday second to remain knotted cruise to a one-sided 17-7 against Wakulla Christian team suffered lopsided The Bulldogs picked up riding an eight-game up at 4-4. victory. Academy beginning at 6 losses to a pair of hot- five hits against Liberty thatwinning streak, which they Sneads went ahead by Robert Gaddy and Lago p.m., but results were not hitting opponents last they turned into two runs, extended to nine while one inning in the third, to led the Bulldogs at the plate available as of press time. week, falling to 4-8 on the which were scored by Evan improving their record to take a 5-4 lead. by recording two hits each, Wakulla Christian came season. Lago and Rhett Borklund. 10-3 with the win over Sneads would then get while Andrew Weatherly into the game with an The Bulldogs fell to Jaret Fuller led TCHS Taylor. hot at the plate, scoring four and Wiles picked up one hit 8-1 record, as they have Liberty County last Friday, with two hits, while Ajari Both Taylor County and runs in the fourth, fifth and each. outscored opponents 91-22 15-2, before coming up Harris, Tucker Wiles and Sneads scored three runs in sixth innings, while limiting The Bulldogs were slated while averaging 10 runs per short in their eighth loss of Lago recorded one hit each. the first inning, before each the Bulldogs to only three to travel west yesterday game. TCMS track earns first state qualifier with Woodruff’s performance in the triple jump By GLYNDELL PRESLEY personal and season-best 15th in the 800 meters (with which consisted of Griffin, The Taylor County time) and 10th in the long a season-best time), 16th in Upshaw, Flowers and Juday Middle School (TCMS)jump — which was also his discus and 17th in the shot — placed fifth. boys’ track squad picked up longest jump of the season. put competition. On the girls’ side of the its first state qualifier of the Camen Upshaw placed Fisher Smith placed meet, Jha’miyah McIntyre season, as Austin Woodruff 18th in the 100 meters, 14th 21st in the long jump, as finished third in the 100 jumped a distance of 9.85 in the 200 meters and also well as 12th in the discus meters, ahead of Azaria meters in the triple jump finished 17th in the long competition behind Markis Reddick, who finished in at the Wakulla County jump competition. Farmer who placed 10th in seventh place. Track and Field Conference CJ Ellis finished ninth the discus and 16th in shot Reddick also finished Championship last week. in the 200 meters and 11th put. in 11th place of the 200 Woodruff finished in fifth in the long jump for the Ja’kobe Faulk placed meters. place overall in the event, Bulldogs. fifth in shot put Peyton with a Bolden placed while he also placed 12th in Dewayne Flowers placed season-best throw. fifth in the 200 meters with the 100 meters, sixth in the 10th in the 200 meter race In the 4x100 meter relay, a season-best time for the 400 meters and 11th in the and 14th in 400 meters. the boys finished in fourth Lady Bulldogs. shot put. Danny Juday placed place with a team featuring Sydney Wilson finished Montray Griffin placed 16th in the 400 meters and Griffin, Upshaw, Flowers in 19th place in the 100 15th in the 100 meters, 13th seventh in the 800 meters. and Woodruff. ➟ Please see page 10 Lavon Shiver of Thomasville, Ga., caught this in the 200 meters (with a Andrew Webb finished The 4x400 meter team — nice 26-inch keeper redfish on March 27 fishing with Capt. Pat McGriff of One More Cast Guide Service out of Keaton Beach. Gag grouper harvest opens in state waters State waters off the Dixie County. Florida, make sure to GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. coast of Franklin, Wakulla, State waters off these sign up as a State Reef To learn more about Keaton Beach Jefferson and Taylor four counties will reopen Fish Angler prior to your grouper regulations, visit counties opened for to recreational gag harvest fishing trip (annual renewalMyFWC.com/Marine and Fishing Report recreational harvest of gag Sept. 1 through Dec. 31. is required). To learn click on “Recreational grouper starting Thursday, The gag grouper season more, visit MyFWC.com/ Regulations” and April 1. in the remainder of Gulf of SRFS. Sign up today at “Groupers.” This regional season will Mexico state and federal Trout fishing ‘super’ remain open through June waters is open June 1 30. The season includes all through Dec. 31. Monroe By PAT MCGRIFF while catching bait — also waters of Apalachicola Bay County state waters follow FEED TIMES [email protected] the first of each I have seen and Indian Pass including Atlantic grouper rules. this year — so spring has Trout fishing was super those in Gulf County, and all If you plan to fish for all week, as evidenced by arrived. waters of the Steinhatchee gag grouper from a private Minor Major Minor Major limits caught on board One The tides will swing River, including those in recreational vessel off More Cast. back to mid–day lows this 2 11:52PM 4:38AM 10:21AM 5:08PM We fished live pinfish weekend, which should 3 12:59AM 5:38AM 11:16AM 6:08PM under Back Bay Thunders make for some great plug to catch most of our fish infishing. TIDE TABLES 4 2:00AM 6:38AM 12:16PM 7:07PM 3.5 to 4.5 feet of water. Nice trout and reds 5 2:55AM 7:35AM 1:18PM 8:02PM Vicki and Paul Richards, were caught last week on my 70-plus-year-old clients stickbaits by the Hardegree F 2 Low 12:19 AM -0.6 F 9 High 1:05 AM 3.1 6 3:41AM 8:28AM 2:19PM 8:54PM from Washington State, clan down from north 2 High 6:22 AM 2.6 9 Low 7:52 AM 0.2 7 4:22AM 9:18AM 3:19PM 9:42PM had their limit of trout Georgia. 2 Low 11:26 AM 1.3 9 High 1:32 PM 3.2 8 4:57AM 10:04AM 4:17PM 10:27PM measuring up to 18 inches Evan Snow of Appalachee 2 High 4:49 PM 3.6 9 Low 8:11 PM 0.4 Inshore Charters had Jason, and a redfish each on their Sa 3 Low 1:21 AM -0.3 9 5:29AM 10:48AM 5:13PM ---- first-ever trip on the Gulf ofGrant and Lindsey Houston Mexico. of Cummings, Ga. out, and 3 High 7:39 AM 2.4 We also landed a bunch they caught their limit of 3 Low 11:57 AM 1.5 of trout on Assassin’s trout and reds on Assassin 3 High 5:25 PM 3.4 Northern Minnow, Stinky Violet Moon and Salt and Su 4 Low 2:41 AM -0.1 Pink and Pink Ghost in the Pepper Chartreuse tail 5-inch patterns this week. 5-inch shads by Assassin. 4 High 9:35 AM 2.2 We rigged the 5-inch shad The following is a report 4 Low 12:44 PM 1.8 up on 1/8 oz. chartreuse from Dave Bosch of Tifton, 4 High 6:15 PM 3.0 flash (push-on) AssassinGa: “Fished March 26- M 5 Low 4:16 AM 0.1 jigheads and concentrated 27 with Peng Chee, also 5 High 11:24 AM 2.4 our efforts in 4.0 – 4.5 feet of Tifton. Caught limits of water. of seatrout both days, 5 Low 2:59 PM 1.8 The Northern minnow primarily on the rise, a few 5 High 8:37 PM 2.6 pattern was also taking nice Spanish, a flounder and a Tu 6 Low 5:37 AM 0.1 keeper trout rigged up 34 couple of reds. We picked 6 High 12:10 PM 2.5 inches under an Original up the majority of our fish 6 Low 5:45 PM 1.6 Cajun Thunder. in 3-4 feet, but also had a We caught several good bite in 5 feet of water 6 High 11:07 PM 2.7 Spanish Mackerel weighing on the fall. Most of our W 7 Low 6:35 AM 0.1 up to 4.5 pounds this week fish were caught on pinfish, 7 High 12:40 PM 2.8 as well. I heard a tale of a with a few on plugs and 7 Low 6:51 PM 1.2 25-inch cobia being caught a few on plastics. Water Th 8 High 12:16 AM 2.9 -- the first I have heard of temps warmed up to 71. this year. It was foggy both days, 8 Low 7:18 AM 0.1 I caught a spot tail pinfish but the fish didn’t seem 8 to High 1:07 PM 3.0 and a pigfish this week mind.” 8 Low 7:34 PM 0.8 A-6 Perry News-Herald April 2-3, 2021

Veteran’s ride to Nowhere April 3 Hooked on Heroes will at 11 a.m. Participants are Nowhere Grille. bait and other items that are you have any questions events, you may contact host a “Veteran’s Ride to encouraged to arrive 30 Each entry will total $20, necessary. about donating or signing Hooked on Heroes at (386) Nowhere” on Saturday, minutes early to register for with $5 for an extra rider. For more details, or if up a veteran for future 288-4445. April 3. the event. The entry fee includes a Beginning at 9:30 a.m., At 11 a.m., bikers will barbecue dinner. Nowhere Grille, located travel through the beaches The event will also at 13950 Beach Road, will area, possibly making feature raffles and live serve breakfast and bloody stops at Crabby Dad’s, the music. mary’s to registered veteran American Legion post, Hooked on Heroes is bikers. Holton Still or Whiskey a non-profit organization Kickstands will go up Bent, with a final stopthat at serves veterans of all branches, with or without disabilities. They provide fishing trips for veterans at their events and their company supplies all the fishing needs necessary, including their fishing license for the day. These men and women can enjoy a trip on the water and are not responsible for paying a dime, as the Hooked on Folsom, Kirkland, Shiver claim top FFA awards Heroes organization helps (Left to right) Mallory Folsom, Emma Kirkland, and Hannah Shiver placed The Veteran’s Ride to Nowhere will begin at provide various fishingin the Florida Future Farmers of America’s (FFA) District Ornamental 9:30 a.m. on April 3, with kickstands going up at items such as, fishing rods,Horticulture Career Development Event (CDE) on March 12. The ladies 11 a.m. Registration is $20 per bike and $5 per reels, hooks, fishing line,prepared a seven-minute long virtual demonstration on a topic of their extra rider. popping corks, artificialchoice, then recorded themselves giving the demonstration. Shiver won third place in the Artistic Arrangement category with a monogrammed centerpiece, while Kirkland and Folsom teamed up to claim first place Chamber Banquet April 23 in the Production category with their do-it-yourself aquaponics system. Folsom and Kirkland will now advance to the state competition. The Perry-Taylor County Social hour will begin Dawn Perez, Chamber Chamber of Commerce at 6:15 p.m., with dinner Director. will host its 2021 Chamber starting at 7 p.m. The Chamber Banquet Banquet April 23 at the The dinner will be is hosted annually as a Perry Elk’s Lodge. followed by an award fundraiser event, which This year’s theme is presentation and an after raises money for the “There’s No Place Like party. Chamber Scholarship Home.” “Our Emcee and Master Program for Big Bend This black-tie event will of Ceremonies, Mr. Cline Technical College feature live music by the Moore, will keep the students. Band of Brothers along night moving along with “Thank you to Capital with the chamber’s regular his quick wit, energy City Bank of Perry for awards segment and a meal. and enthusiasm,” said being our sponsor of this event,” Perez said. The Chamber Banquet was originally scheduled Free readings by phone for the last weekend of February but it was • Lottery numbers postponed to late April. Those who purchased • Love cases tickets for a previous date will have their ticket • Court cases transfered to the April 23 • Reverse all evils date. For more information, Call Moxie Reader (786) 382-8503 please contact the chamber office at (850) 584-5366.

Community A-7 Perry News-Herald April 2-3, 2021 Wedding Reminder Fitchett - McGee

Antoya Fitchett and Marcques McGee remind family and friends of their wedding on Saturday, April 3, at 1 p.m., at Forest Capital Hall. A reception will follow immediately afterward. Marcques McGee, Antoya Fitchett

The 19th annual Taylor County Chili Challenge will be held Saturday, April 10, at Forest Capital Easter Park. Sample all the entries for just $5. WANTED: Fun The best chili in town! Day Break out your big pot green chili peppers, various immediately following the that contestant’s number and start stirring! spices and other ingredients, noon serving deadline. displayed on the outside. The 19th annual Taylor including, but not limited to • Contestants are • Judging will be based County Chili Challenge beans and pasta. responsible for supplying on the following major will be held Saturday, • Chili cook-off entries their own chili containers, considerations: taste April 10, at high noon may be pre-cooked and utensils, serving spoons (combination of meat, in conjunction with the prepared prior to the date or ladles and any sides peppers, spices, etc., with Florida State Bluegrass of the contest or prepared (crackers, cheese, sour no particular ingredient Festival. on-site. cream, bread, etc.) they being dominant, but rather The entry fee is $30, and • Chili cook-off entries may wish. a blend of flavors), good all proceeds benefit Special must be completely • Each contestant must flavor, texture, consistency Saturday at Olympics of Taylor County, prepared and ready to cook and provide at least a (ratio between sauce and Shop with a Cop and the be served by noon on minimum of two gallons of meat, i.e. not dry, watery, Perry Rotary Club. Saturday, April 10, or will chili at the time the contest grainy, lumpy or greasy), Cash prizes ($200, $100 be excluded from judging. begins for judging and blend of spices, aroma, bite City Park and $50 respectively) will • Chili entries may be serving purposes. and color. be awarded for first, secondkept warm with the use of • Each contestant will • Bowls and spoons will An Easter Fun Day is planned this Saturday, April 3, at and third place winners. crock pots or other warming be assigned a contestant be provided by the Chili City Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following rules and devices during the contest, number by the chili cook- Cook-Off Committee, Free food, games, crafts and candy will be available to regulations apply: and electrical outlets will be off chairperson and must and those attending the everyone who attends. “Join us for a day filled with fun • Chili is defined as any provided. provide at least three, 19th annual Florida State and fellowship,” organizers said. The event is sponsored kind of tomato sauces, • Judging of chili eight-ounce samples of Bluegrass Festival will be by Heather’s House of Hope. meat, combination of entries will be conducted chili for the judging panel invited to purchase a bowl meats, cooked with red or during a one-hour period in a pre-marked cup with for $5. Food Pantry distribution this Saturday

Look who’s on the honor roll at The First United Methodist Church Food Pantry will hold a drive-thru food distribution this Saturday, Taylor County Primary School April 3, starting at 8 a.m. All in need are welcome. Taylor County Primary Edwards, Taeo Williams, Jackson Kirkman, Jackson White, Claire Cannon, School has announced its Triston Nutter, Wyatt Sheffield, Jase McDonald, Damien Taylor, Disha honor roll for the third nine- Ingram, Yancey Johnson Jaxson Russell, Jon’Qua Thakor, Eleanor Grubbs, week grading period for the and Zoey Nobles. Crocker, Kalub Fews, Emma Boatwright, Emma 2020-21 school year: Kindergarten, A/B Kolt Puhl, Lacyn Weaver, Devane, Emmalyn Harris, Kindergarten, All A’s Addie Knight, Addison Landen Green, Landon Georgia Ritcheson, Alexander Sharpe, Blue, Addison Wright, Jones, Leah Rowe, Lillian Grayson Murphy, Jerrod Analise Haney, A’vian Alyson Miller, Alyssa Smith, Lynten Johnson, Burnett, Jordyn Sneed, Kai Nelson, Aza Burrell, Dycus, Annaleigha Jackson, Madeline Sharpe, Madison Acosta, Karion Madison, Benjamin Carpenter, Brielle Anthony Hickey, Avalynn Padgett, Marcus Phillips, Kaylie Holden, Kendra Brown, Bryton Kinsey, McLeod, Brentley Cone, Maryam Jabrane, Mason Edwards, Kennedy Cash, Cailah Brennan, Carson Cannon Carson, Caroline Burford, Nathaniel Miles, Khai Williams, Kylie Pitts, Charney Dykes, Shaw, Charlee Sullivan, Reid Hill, Sadie Reid, Morgan, Kysen McKnight, Conner Howell, Deacon Charlie Brannen, Chloe Taylor Chaney, Tifton Lawson Poore, Lorelai Dodimead, Drago Freeman, Highsmith, Colin Eastman, Sands, Trayce Whetsel and Gibson, Macario Andrews, Drake Glover, Elliott Dooley Land, Eric Thomas, Trent Black. Melanie Brown, Reid Curry Poppell, Emma Smith, Erica Monk, Evan Harris, First grade, A/B and Zelda Morgan. Estella Byrd, Evan Parga, Faith Cruce, Firdaous Addison Zukowski, Second grade, A/B Exavior Hughes, Gaige Jabrane, Gabriel Cruce, Aleeyah Spees, Anabelle Aiden Creamer, Dice, Halei Austin, Heer Gavin Carlton, Hallie Carter, Ariel Taylor, Aislynn Kelly, A’laia Patel, Hollan Linen, Jaiden Tharpe, Harper Hubbard, Arielle Weatherly, Audrey Camiel, Amberlynn Kelly, Jones, Jasiah Flowers, Hermiony Flowers, James Smith, Averi Waldron, Anna Bembry, Aubrey You’re sure to find a special gift for Mother’s Jonathan Alsip, Kali King, May, James Swindle, Baylee Brantley, Bladon Howell, Autumn Tanner, Day at the annual Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale. Kamille Harris, Keith Jamesen Chester, Jason Herring, Blake Fierro, Braxton Emory, Bryson Russell, Keiyahn Harris, Carter, Jaxon Meyer, Jaxon Brynlee Brantley, Camello Cruce, Carrieuna Price, Kennedy Gray, Kenslie Tomlinson, Jazlyn Hayes, Upshaw, Carlie Nash, David Sarabia, De’Kyla McGee, Kinley Johnson, Jervir Harris, Justice James, Carlista Melton, Chloe Jackson-Tucker, Demari Master Gardener Korbin Blaske, Kyalee Kaloni Fuller, Keily Jones, Jones, De’Angelo Jackson, Britt, Dylan Ellis, Ely Davis, LaShawn Harris, Kentley Cruce, Khloe Denver Nash-Williams, Roberts, Emerie Sadler, Lily Grubbs, Lindsay Bailey, Khylie Pigford, Gaige Cooper, Hadley Gage McClellan, Gemma Plant Sale returns Hackman, Macey Stiles, Kolton Vaughn, Landon Compton, Hailyn Spain, Stanley, Jarrian Thomas, Madelyn McCormick, DuBose, Mason Jones, Harper Taylor, I’pifene Jerrett Bennett, Jhalin Maggie Wigglesworth, Mason Lawson, Michai Lomax, Jacob Dice-Young, Reaves, Justice Walker, Save the date for May 8 Mason Jones, Mason Harris, Nevaeh McKenzie, Johnny Simmons, Jordyn Kaidan Callahan, Kaisen Lawson, Matthew Holden, Ollie Williams, Sheldon Cordle, Justin Darnell, Jackson, Kayson Allen, Mark your calendars – All plants are, pampered, McKenna Brown, Merci Eady, Silvia Lollis, Sophia Kaiden Fowler, Kaitlyn Keith Murphy, Kensleigh the Taylor County Master pruned, fertilized, talked Grant, Nevaeh Smith, Noah Judd-Peacock, Summer James, Kaleah Taylor, Willis, Kiley Kinsey, Kylei Gardener volunteers will to, inspected and, most of Millender, Nylah Robinson, Peacock, Sunni Hernandez, Ka’mya Harris, Keaton Alsip, Kyler Buenrostro, hold their annual Plant Sale all, loved to be perfect for Olivia Whiddon, Paisley Taelyn Lago, Tatum Miller, Carter, Keaton Hyman, Lemuel Johnson, Maxwell on Mother’s Day weekend, this grand day. Surely a Jackson, Paizlee Korey, Timouri Hopkins, Triston Kimora Woullard, Kyler Skelton, Merci Coleman, Saturday, May 8, at Forest special Mother’s Day gift Presley Sherrer, Raivyn Nutter, Vanessa Hudson, Croft, Landen Taylor, Michael Walker Jr., Capital Hall. can be found,” Agriculture Fews, Raylee Parker, Vaya Dunnell, William Landon Lewis, Patricia Michael Weatherly, Mi’kah “If you have been & Natural Resources Reid Turner, Remington Knight and Wyatt Luke. Hodge, Saveyah Williams, Frazier, Nataleigh White, looking for that hard-to- Extension Agent II Lisa Knowles, Rhett Pullin, First grade, All A’s Sincier Walker, Tanner Noah Miller, Payten Tran, find plant, or a dealStrange like said. Robert Young, Rocket AlnitaMarie Ronquillo, Steely and Zoey Vann. Quinten Jackson, Ricky nowhere else in town, you COVID restrictions still Ruiz, Seraphina Czech, Brantley Smith, Cali White, Second grade, All A’s Slater, Sinna Frees, Tanner will surely find it here. require mask and social- Serenity King, Shirley Carly Thomley, Cash Adrian Smyth, Amelia Williams, Tatum Padgett, Master Gardener volunteers distancing. Freeman, Skyler Russell, Valentine, Conner Kinsey, LaValle, Amya Monroe, Travis Kirkman, Trent prepare, plan and work For more information on Sophia Judd-Peacock, Darcy Curry, Darius Aria Newcomer, Ava Brooks, Trinyre Lomax and very hard all year to pull the event, please call (850) Sophia Wiseman, Sophie Wilkins, Jackson Anderson, Villagomez, Camden Za’Miah Robinson. off this successful event. 838-3508.

A-8 Perry News-Herald Looking Back April 2-3, 2021

Easter in Foley, 1946 The children of Foley were dressed in their Easter best and ready to hunt Easter eggs in this holiday photo captured in April 1946. Shown are: Gail Evans, Sherald Evans, Robert Selma, Sharon Davis, – Foster, Tommy Stalans, Madeline Odom, Louise Albritton, Roddy Dennis, Billy Don Carey, Harriet Davis, – Hunter, Velma Hendry, Kay McGill, Sarah Odom, Roddy Methvin, Mary Jane Albritton, Bonny Hart, Jennie Weekly, Louise Knight, Ina Dennis, Mary Baker Garinto, Patsy Westberry, Callee Hart, Shirley Pettit, Vivian Selma, Judy Dawsey, Bengy Hay, Bobby McCall, Tommy Willis, – Hunter, Betty Albritton, Louise Terrell, William Terrell, Patsy O’Grady, – Davis, Carrol Taylor, Jeanette Taylor, Bill Garinto, Tommy Rowell, Dianne Dawsey, Joey Taylor, Bill Goodman, Robert Stubbs, Walter Santer, Gary Daniels and Clark Dickerson. (Photo courtesy Harry and Shirley Hall) Remember when... A glance at the past Toddlers don’t Who made the honor roll in 1986? change Philippines, Joyce Brown They are watching us. of Great Britain and Teresa They are born with Kruis of Holland. stealth skills, so you may not always see them. But STEINHATCHEE trust me. The kids are HONOR STUDENTS watching. And they’re taking NAMED notes. Steinhatchee School For the past year and a announced its honor roll half, I’ve been stalked by PERRY NEWS- students for the fourth six a pair of toddler eyes that By Anthony White HERALD weeks of 1986: follow my every move. • First Grade, A/B: April 4, 1986 The eyes belong to my Damon Cooey, Brianna 18-month-old cousin, Dylan. EASTER SPIRIT Corbin, Charles I didn’t apply for this job babysitting Dylan. It Grambling, Spencer kind of just happened when he was two months old. Linda Reynolds, Morna Lamb, Richie Miller, Giles, Carol Cruse and Dylan’s mother, my cousin Kashari, had returned to Gene Tumlin and Amanda work at Walmart, and her father – Dylan’s grandfather Theresa Sheffield of Valentine. K-Mart prepared Easter – insisted on babysitting his own grandson. This meant • Second Grade, All A’s: I was going to end up doing the babysitting while his baskets for the needy. Daniel Adams. The baskets were grandfather took the credit. • Second grade, A/B: Ian I realized Dylan was watching or paying attention to be distributed for Cannon, David Ellison and Easter. to what I was doing when he was about to turn one. I Michael James. didn’t realize how much he watched, until recently. • Third Grade, A/B: Dylan’s mother dropped him off at my house around MAGIC CARPET RIDE Chris Davis, Abrena Lytle 8:15 the other morning. Usually, without having to be Haiti native turned and Chris Miller. prompted, Dylan will climb in bed and fall back to Perry resident Jacques R. • Fourth Grade, A/B: sleep within minutes. This particular morning, instead D-Charles was among the Kristine James, Natalie of climbing in bed on his own, I had to pick him up and non-native Perryites who Lane and Randy Rock. put him in the bed. He climbed right back out. Eager to regaled the Perry Primary • Fifth Grade, A/B: go back to sleep myself, I picked him up and put him winners of the “Magic Christy Davis, Trisha back in bed. This time, he lay there like he was about to Carpet Ride Around the Downey, Stacey Farnell, go back to sleep. He didn’t, but I did. World” reading contest John Mixon and Rachael About 20 minutes after I drifted off, I heard what with tales of his homeland Valentine. sounded like someone typing. I looked over to make in April 1986. • Sixth Grade, A/B: sure Dylan was okay and realized he wasn’t in bed or Other guests who shared Kandy Land and Kelly Allison Kinsey (top), Sara Eckel (left) and in the room. I jumped out of bed and raced through the information about their Rhodes. Tonya Williams (right) were among the 16 junior house searching for him. native lands with the • Seventh Grade, All A’s: high students who made the Junior Varsity When I found him, he was standing in my desk chair students were Larry and Christy Murphy. cheerleading squad at the April 1986 tryouts. typing on my laptop. He Carol James of Canada, • Eighth Grade, A/B: knows that checking my Melyn Morse of the Melissa Adams. ALL-STARS OPEN a fashion parade held email on my laptop is part SEASON WITH 9-1 at the Taylor County of my morning routine, so Vo-Tech Center when he decided he wanted to VICTORY the cosmetology class check his email (or at least The Perry All-Stars sponsored its annual spring click on all the colorful trounced the Chieflandfashion Cubs show. icons). It took me a half 9-1 for their season-opening Ludie Walker and her hour to pull him away from April 2-3, 2021 victory at Loughridge stylist Vivian English the laptop. Park on Hwy. 98 West on walked away with top A couple of cups of Easter Sunday before a honors from the event, Dylan teaching me coffee is part of my large crowd of supporters which called for a to play the piano. morning routine, which and the five-hit pitching offashionable look from head means Dylan has to have a Ralph Morgan. to toe. coffee cup – even if the content is water or juice. The All-Stars jumped out Winning models and Several months ago, I bought a piano so I could teach in the bottom of the first their stylists included: myself how to play. At first, Dylan paid little attention inning with seven big runs Ludie Walker with a “total to the piano, however, the moment he saw me trying on two hits. look” achieved by Vivian to play, he took an interest in piano music. Now, I can The All-Stars also scored English; Michelle Houck only practice when he’s not here. a run in the bottom half of and her stylist, Rhonda One of the things that babysitting Dylan has taught the third inning and one run Walker; and Darrie Jones me is that the world may have changed since I was a in the bottom of the sixth with her stylist, Jody Blue. toddler 50-some years ago, but toddlers haven’t. inning to round out the When I was growing up, I watched my grandmother’s scoring for the seven inning every move the same way Dylan watches mine. game. BOY SCOUTS HEADED Whatever I saw my grandmother doing, I wanted to The Cubs scored their FOR ‘CAMPOREE’ do it too. If she was reading the newspaper, I grabbed lone run in the top of the Perry Boy Scout Troop a section and started reading. If she was in the kitchen third inning. 600 planned to embark cooking, I was standing in a chair watching. If she was on a trip to South Waldo eating cottage cheese and pears, one of her favorite FASHIONS ON PARADE Springs for their annual treats, I had to have a taste even though I despised AT VO-TECH “Camporee.” Other troops cottage cheese. The 1986 Easter Parade from the Big Bend were to So remember...times change. Children mostly don’t. had to compete with join local scouts. They’re watching us.

A-9 Perry News-Herald Entertainment April 2-3, 2021

By MARK VIOLA ‘Nobody’ takes the action of ‘John Wick’ and adds a sense of humor I’ve often said that the “John Wick” films comparisons to “John Wick,” but I think However, Hutch didn’t hold back out of have “The Equalizer” element of someone are some of the best action films of the past there was also some inspiration derived fear. He has a past that his family doesn’t who does a good deed, and in doing so, he decade. So, when I saw that from “The Equalizer” as well. know about. He used to be an “auditor,” draws some unwanted attention from some Derek Kolstad, one of the I will often critique movies meaning he took care of problems for the unsavory characters. writers behind that franchise, for being unoriginal, but I’m alphabet agencies. He didn’t have the power Unlike those two films, however, there is had written the new action okay if you take inspirations to arrest anyone because he didn’t need it. a irreverent layer of humor here that keeps comedy “Nobody,” starring and make them your own, and In the aftermath of the break-in, that everything relatively light, even when the Bob Odenkirk of “Better Call that is exactly what Kolstad part of Hutch comes out, and in a bit of blood is spraying. For example, there is a Saul” fame, I was intrigued. and director Ilya Naishuller unlucky happenstance, he finds himself running gag involving Hutch telling his life In fact, I was intrigued (“Hardcore Henry”) did with being targeted by some Russian mobsters. story to dying bad guys only for them to die enough to make just my “Nobody.” Fortunately, he has the skills for this sort of before he can finish his tale. second trip to a movie theater The story follows mild- situation -- not to mention a need to let out Like “Boss Level” last week, “Nobody” is in 2021, and I’m quite glad I mannered Hutch (Odenkirk), some frustration. a film that knows exactly what it is and uses did, because the movie mixes who goes through his days By the way, the trailer is misleading about that knowledge to deliver the best version the over-the-top action of keeping his head down and the plot, but I like what actually happens in of itself. Sure, the story is pretty thin, but “John Wick” with a more trying to provide for his the movie compared to what it was implying, so was the story for “John Wick,” and that tongue-in-cheek attitude to family. That changes one so that wasn’t really an issue for me. turned out great anyway. deliver a gratuitously violent night when his house is So, yes, we have the “John Wick” The film is rated R for strong violence and good time. broken into. He has a chance to stop the element of a man who got out of the game bloody images, language throughout and I’m sure there are going to be plenty of robbers, but doesn’t. once and is trying to stay out, while we also brief drug use. The fate of the summer blockbuster this weekend in theaters, season could rest on this weekend on streaming and vod

By MARK VIOLA Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film, We are now in April, which in the pre- “Black Widow.” COVID-19 world would usually mark the Additionally, “Black Widow,” which will lead up to the summer blockbuster season now debut July 9 instead of May 7, along with several big-budget films vying for our with “Cruella,” which is sticking to its attention. Although we’re not out of the May 28 release date, are both going to be woods yet when it comes to COVID, the available the same day on Disney+ for the next few weeks could prove to be pivotal as $30 premium charge. The delay of “Black far as how this summer’s blockbuster season Widow” also means that fellow MCU film plays out, or if there is one at all. “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten That might be overstating matters, but Rings,” which was set for release in early the past week or so has delivered a mix of July, will now debut on Sept. 3. Disney still positive and negative news on the movie plans to release four MCU films this year, theaters front that has me both hopeful with “Eternals” set for a Nov. 5 release and and concerned. This includes Regal “Spider-Man: No Way Home” scheduled for Cinemas beginning to re-open operations December. By MARK VIOLA teacher secretly tries to find frat-boy culture. The film in North America, Disney pushing much Meanwhile, Pixar’s “Luca” is skipping In Theaters out what happened. The is written and directed by of its summer slate of films back by several theaters altogether, instead hitting Disney+ “Godzilla vs. Kong” is cast includes Judi Dench Jed Rothstein (“Killing in months and the first domestic film since the on June 18 for no extra charge. This will the first major blockbuster(“Spectre”), Jim Broadbent the Name,” “The China start of COVID-19 to make a splashy debut be second Pixar film in a row after “Soul” to hit theaters in the United (“Harry Potter and the Half- Hustle”). at the box office, albeit in China. to forgo a theatrical release. I wonder how States this year, and only the Blood Prince”) and Eddie The documentary is not We’re going to tackle those items in order, those at the studio feel about this, especially third since the onset of the Izzard (“The Riches”), who yet rated. beginning with some good news. since Disney Animation’s “Raya and the coronavirus (COVID-19) also co-wrote the screenplay. Netflix Regal Cinemas re-opening Last Dragon” got to see the big screen. outbreak. It will also be “Six Minutes to Midnight” “Concrete Cowboy” is Regal Cinemas, the second-largest movie Several other Disney films previously debuting this weekend on is showing at the CMX a father-son drama inspired theater chain in North America, announced scheduled to debut this summer have been HBO Max, and that could Fallschase in Tallahassee. by the real-life Fletcher that it will begin re-opening its U.S. locations delayed as well, including “Free Guy” (from blunt its box office take, The film is rated PG-13 Street Stables, a vibrant starting this weekend, coinciding with the May 21 to Aug. 13) and “The King’s Man” despite its stellar debut for some violence. urban cowboy subculture release of “Godzilla vs. Kong.” According (from Aug. 20 to Dec. 22). last weekend overseas (see “The Unholy” is a in Philadelphia. The story to the company’s website, 22 locations “Godzilla” ready to save the summer? related story). This is the new horror film openingfollows 15-year-old Cole will open this weekend, but unfortunately, If you’re a regular reader of this page, you fourth film in the Warnernationwide this weekend (Caleb McLaughlin, Tallahassee’s Regal Governor’s Square is know that China is one of the few countries Bros. “Monsterverse,” in theaters. The movie “Stranger is Things”), who not included. where the box office has found solid footing, following 2014’s “Godzilla,” written and directed comes by to live with his In fact, Tallahassee’s location is not even if it is not back to where it was pre- 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island” Evan Spiliotopoulos, who estrangedis father, Harp (Idris scheduled to re-open until May 21. COVID. and 2019’s “Godzilla: King making his directorial debutElba, “Thor”). The movie Regal Cinemas shuttered all of its North However, while Chinese films have of the Monsters.” Based on but has a lengthy careeris asproduced a by Lee Daniels American operations last October when it been doing quite well in the country, U.S. the trailer, it seems Godzilla, screenwriter for such films(“The Butler,” “The United was announced that the James Bond film properties had yet to find a good foothold. after saving humanity in both as “Beauty and the Beast,”States vs. Billie Holiday”). “No Time To Die” had been pulled from “Tom and Jerry” opened with $12.2 of his previous films, is on a“Charlie’s Angels” and “TheThe film is rated R for November’s release schedule, followed million in China back on Feb. 26-28, and rampage, and humanity must Huntsman: Winter’s War.”language throughout, drug shortly thereafter by nearly every major Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” turn to Kong to save the day. The story follows a hearing-use and some violence. release for the rest of 2020. couldn’t even hit that mark, settling for just Like “Batman v Superman,” impaired girl who is visited“Just Say Yes” is a With Regal re-opening its locations, along $8.4 million in its debut one week later. which also saw two heroes by the Virgin Mary andromantic can comedy from the with the lucrative New York and California The handful of American big-budget films pitted against each other, I suddenly hear, speak andNetherlands about incurable markets allowing theaters to finally open to give a go in China in the COVID-19 era highly doubt the showdown heal the sick. However, romantic as Lotte, who finds their doors, the time is ripe to begin seeing haven’t fare well overall, with “Wonder between these two titans is people flock to witnessher lifeher upended when her box office receipts grow here in the U.S. Woman 1984” earning only $25 million where the story will end. miracles, terrifying eventsplans for a picture-perfect For example, AMC Theaters, which stayed during its entire theatrical run. Disney’s And, it is because of that I begin to unfold. Are wedding they unravel just as her open through the winter while the other “Mulan” did slightly better with $40.7 find myself less interested inworks of the Virgin Maryself-absorbed sister gets major chains shut down, now has 98% of its million and Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” this one compared to other or something much moreengaged. domestic locations open. took the crown with just $66.6 million. Monsterverse films to date. sinister? The cast includesThe movie is not yet rated. Just in case you don’t think that these However, we may finally have a true hit But, it’s a blockbuster film,Jeffrey Dean Morgan“Madame Claude” larger markets are a big deal, last weekend’s on our hands, because “Godzilla vs. Kong” and it’s in theaters, so I’ll be (“The Walking Dead”)is a French biopic set in box office winner, “Nobody,” earned $6.7 outgrossed all of those movies in its debut, there. As this is a nationwide and Cary Elwes (“The1960s Paris following million. Of that, $1.1 million came from Los earning $70.3 million last weekend in China, release, it will be available at Princess Bride”). As this Madamis a Claude, the head Angeles alone, and that is with only 25% of one weekend before it opens here. both the AMC 20 and CMX nationwide release, it will of be a flourishing business the city’s locations open. The film’s debut is not only easily the best Fallschase in Tallahassee, as available at both the AMCdedicated to prostitution Now, let me be clear, I believe that since the outbreak began, it holds up to pre- well as the Regal Governor’s 20 and CMX Fallschase that in gives her power over this should be done with safety in mind, COVID figures as well. “Godzilla” earned Square if the film is still in Tallahassee, as well as both the the French political and especially considering we’re at a crossroads $77.6 million in China throughout its entire theaters on May 21. Regal Governor’s Square criminal if worlds. However, with the virus, and vigilance is needed as we run back in 2014, while 2017’s “Kong: The film is rated PG-13 for the film is still in theatersthe end on of her empire is continue vaccination efforts. That being said, Skull Island” opened with $71.6 million intense sequences of creature May 21. closer than she thinks. the measures in place at the major chains -- (on the way to $168 million) while 2019’s violence/destruction and The movie is rated PG-13The film is not yet rated. including reduced capacity and mandatory “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” earned brief language. for violent content, terror“Sky High” (“Hasta el mask wearing -- are making it possible for $66.1 million (and $135 million total). “Senior Moment” and some strong language.Cielo”) is a crime thriller people to watch movies in theaters and do so Until now, there has been a correlation is a romantic comedy HBO Max from Spain about Angel, a safely, at least in my non-medically-trained between box office returns in China and starring William Shatner “Godzilla vs. Kong” mechanic from the Madrid opinion. I’ve been twice in recent weeks, North America, and while China’s numbers (“Star Trek”), Jean Smart is debuting on HBO Max suburbs, who falls for and I’ll likely go again this weekend. have been higher than those here, if a film (“Legion”) and Christopher this weekend and will be Estrella and dives into a Disney delays summer films does better there, it typically does better here Lloyd (“Back to the available on the streaming world of heists, becoming Returning to the dollars and cents, so -- just look at “Tom and Jerry” and “Raya Future”). The story follows service for the next month. the target of a relentless far the box office has remained stagnant in and the Last Dragon” for an example. a former NASA test pilot For full details on the movie, detective. North America. As I’ve mentioned before, The question before us now is whether or (Shatner) who drag races his see the “In Theaters” section The film is not yet rated. Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” fell flat not “Godzilla vs Kong,” which officially hit vintage convertible around of this column. Video on Demand in its theatrical debut, failing to hit the mark theaters in the U.S. on Wednesday, will be Palm Springs. He loses his “Tina” is a documentary “Every Breath You set by “Tom and Jerry,” which hit theaters able to produce a comparatively successful license, forcing him to take about the Grammy-winning Take” is a psychological one week before. Both films debuted with debut here. “King of the Monsters” opened public transportation, where musician Tina Turner and thriller about a psychiatrist dual streaming releases -- “Tom and Jerry” domestically to $47 million, while “Kong” he meets Caroline (Smart) her career. The film is (Casey Affleck, “Manchester with HBO Max (for no extra charge above grossed $61 million in its first weekend. I and learns to navigate love directed by Daniel Lindsey by the Sea”) whose career the subscription fee) and “Raya” on Disney+ think anything close to those numbers would and life again. “Senior and T.J. Martin, who both is thrown into jeopardy (for an additional $30 premium charge on be a win. Of course, in the U.S., the film has Moment” is showing at won an Academy Award in when his patient takes her top of the subscription fee). to compete with HBO Max. I think a lot of the CMX Fallschase in 2021 for their documentary, own life. When he invites Although “Raya and the Last Dragon” studio execs will be looking at whether or Tallahassee. “Undefeated.” her surviving brother (Sam topped the weekend box office for three not the film can finally provide the proverbial The movie is not rated. The film is rated TV-MA. Claflin, “The Hunger straight weeks -- before being unseated last shot in the arm the industry needs. “Six Minutes to Hulu Games: Catching Fire”) weekend by “Nobody” -- the movie has If it doesn’t, I think Disney won’t be the Midnight” is a historic “WeWork: Or the into his home to meet his only brought in $28 million to date in North last studio to start pulling its films from thriller set in the days beforeMaking and Breaking of wife (Michelle Monaghan, America, which for some comparison, is less the summer schedule. And if that happens, the onset of World Wara $47 II. Billion Unicorn” is a “Source Code”) and than “Frozen II” made in its first day. we may find ourselves missing our second A teacher at an Englishdocumentary chronicling the daughter, his family life is That is likely one of the main reasons blockbuster season in a row. Like I said at the boarding school catering six-week to death spiral that suddenly torn apart. Disney announced late last week that it beginning, I’m both hopeful and concerned, the daughters of influentialbrought down the company’s The movie is rated R for is pushing back much of its summer film and how it turns out could very well rest on families from Nazi GermanyIPO, as well as a behind-the- some violence and language, collection, including the much-anticipated what happens this weekend. goes missing, and the scenes new look at WeWork’s and brief sexuality. A-10 Perry News-Herald April 2-3, 2021 TCHS students collected samples, tested water quality SCIENTISTS Pacific for the time, energy and resources that their Continued from page 1 employees put into this “The students tested field work experience for the same water quality our students,” said Maiullo. criteria monitored by our The trip also included environmental engineers a visit with special guests and the FDEP. The purposefrom the Tallahassee is to compare water quality Museum, including in the river above the mill Wildlife Expert Alison with the data below the mill Ashcroft. and in the estuary,” said Ashcroft joined the Scott Mixon, GP Public students to discuss wildlife Affairs Manager. along the river corridor, and TCHS student the students were given the participants included: Jacob opportunity see a barn owl Cash, Colin Wilson, Keilan and baby alligator up close. Giddens, Hayden Durham, “It was our goal for these Courtney Dyer, Briana students to receive a hands- Amman, Brooke Smith,on educational experience Anna Kay English, Macyat the Fenholloway Dean, Evan Lago, AustinRiver,” Mixon said. “The Murray, Jeremiah Cruce,Fenholloway River is a great Mallory Folsom, Dylanexample of how people in Dibler, Emma Kirklandbusiness, the community Foley Engineer Catherine Weed, Emma Kirkland, Hayden Durham, Ella Goodman, Colin Wilson, and Ella Goodman, as andwell government work Leslie Maiullo and Jeremiah Cruce. as School Resource Officertogether to improve the The color, nutrients Pamela Brasby and science environment.” Environmental Leaderreassessing the discharge confirms that conditions Chet Thompson providingrelocation alternatives and solids are specificallynecessary to sustain sea teacher Leslie Maiullo. The TCHS environmental the historical backgroundand addressing additionallimited by the mill’s grasses in the Gulf have The Foley Environmental field trip comes less than of the $300-millionpermitting questions FDEPfor permitthe and closelybeen reestablished. Mill Team consisted of Foley three months after GP Fenholloway Water Quality project,” Thompson said. monitored to ensure enoughprocess improvements Environmental Engineer completed the Fenholloway Project. Thompson also outlined will continue to have a Pipeline Project, a sunlight penetration to Brett Lundy, Pulping According to Thompson, the Foley Cellulose mill’s sustain aquatic vegetation.positive environmental Process Engineer Catherine monumental environmental in 1947 Florida State plan to achieve recreational Weed and Utilities Process improvement process that “Scientific monitoringimpact on water quality of Legislature designated water quality standards in at the mouth of the theFenholloway River,” he Engineer Eric Nzuki, as began in 2014. the Fenholloway River. Fenholloway today said. well as Thompson and Fenholloway River for The field trip beganindustrial at use (Class V) “Foley to Cellulose Mixon. the high school library attract industry to Taylor has invested more with Foley Cellulose “We appreciate Georgia- County. than $300 million in In 1994, Florida capital reinvestment Department offor environmental CMA fundraiser April 3 Environmental Protectionimprovements that have (FDEP), workingresulted in improved water Search and Rescue fundraiser will take placewith Foley Cellulose, quality in the Fenholloway Riders of the Christianfrom 9 a.m. to 1 determined p.m. in that the River. Our guiding Motorcyclists Association the Save-A-Lot parkingFenholloway River could principles and corporate (CMA) will host lot. a achieve Class III standards philosophy include a fundraiser bake sale onHandmade craft items with certain in-mill commitment to drive Saturday, April 3. will also be available for process changes, as environmental well excellence The “Run for the purchase. Son” as headwater restoration and comply with all state “Come support a great and the relocation of and the federal regulations,” cause and save yourself discharge site to the lowerThompson said. some baking this Easter marine portion of the river.“The improvements to

holiday!” organizers “From 1995 to 2014, dateGP have resulted in color said. has worked to complete mill reduction of over 80% in For more information, process improvements that the mill’s effluent discharge contact John Fish at (850) included improving treated and a 75% reduction Foley Engineer Eric Nzuki observes Jacob Cash, 843-0977. process water quality, in biological oxygen Macy Dean, Courtney Dyer, Brooke Smith and improving river flow,demand,” Thompson said. Austin Murray record their water quality data. Obituaries

OBITUARIES laughter. he headed out-of-town 12 grandchildren who Continued from page 4 Affectionately known to work, or staying up adored her, Richie, Michael by all as Mama Sue and/oruntil 1 or 2 a.m. when and David Rendina; Perry in 1953 when Max Gma, she treated all as sheexpecting Ed, Marji orKatherine Akra and was transferred to begin did her own. Karen to roll into town forKristina a Akra Fitzpatrick; start-up of the P&G Sue married her current visit. Rory Chapman, Jeffrey TCMS track team Buckeye Cellulose plant and surviving husband, Bill Her favorite pasttime was and Brianna Crouse; and where he worked as an Wilson, in 1994. Bill was going out to eat at her most Gena, Hannah, Jordan and electrician. also from the same area cherished place, Deal’s Abbey; and 16 wonderful striving for state Sue became a friend toof Tennessee where she Oyster House, where she and energetic great- many early on in Perry and was raised and was a close was once or twice known grandchildren she dearly TCMS TRACK the girls team of McIntyre, took pride in raising her friend of her older brothers to play the famous PoGo loved (and one on the Continued from page 5 Reddick, Williams and children in the warmth and when they were all growing stick to the tune “Cotton- way). Bolden finished in sunshinesecond of Taylor County up. Eyed Joe” and smiling so She had many “adopted” meters and 17th in the 200 place. that she called home all her Bill and Sue were known big while the grandchildren children she called her own meters -- with season-best The 4x400 meter relay life. to do a lot of traveling and roared in laughter. as well and one especially times in both events. team of Reddick, Williams, Having lost Max in a exploring, visiting family She was a long-time special to her, Carla Stanley Journey Williams Wilson and McIntyre horrific car accident in and friends from Tennessee member and raised her Leggett of Nashville, Tenn. finished 13thfinished inin fourth place.the 1967 (that 200 almost took her to Ft. Lauderdale, the children at First Baptist She also had a beloved meters and 16th in the 400 Head Coach Sherman own life at the young age Bahamas and abroad. Church of Perry, wherefur-baby, Daisy. meters, which were both Rhines said he was pleased of 36) her strength and From the home she so she also worked as A memorial and season-best times as well. with the personal and resilience came from her loved in Perry, she and her church secretary until her celebration of life service In field events, McIntyre season-best efforts put faith up in God, family and a dear friend, Debbie Bird, retirement in 1996. will be held at the First finished fifth in the long by members of the team,need to keep them together. made jelly with grapes Gma touched a lot of Baptist Church of Perry at jump, while Reddick came as well as gaining anotherShe was all about her from her backyard vine and lives, and she will be a later date. in 12th place. state representative in children and their friends cooked her favorite meals greatly missed by all whoExpressions of sympathy Variah Dunnell Woodruff. and family. Always willing for family and friends. had the honor and privilegemay be sent to the family placed first“We’re in striving the to to stay get discus up late and entertain There were many early of knowing her. at her home at 803 West competition with a season- more kids at the state level,” anyone that wanted to mornings she could be She was a loving motherAsh Street, Perry, Florida best throw and finished Coach Rhines added. “The visit, she was happiest found at the stove at 3of four children, Edwin32347, or e-mail to fourth in the shot put. athletes want to get there when the house was filleda.m. cooking breakfast Crouse, Karen Akra, MarjiGmaSympathyCard@ In the 4x100 meter relay, too.” with everyone’s love and for her son, David, before Rendina and David Crouse; outlook.com. A-11 Perry News-Herald April 2-3, 2021

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