Wednesday 50¢ December 5, 2018 One Section 55th year, No. 49 www.perrynewspapers.com Serving the Tree Capital of the South Since 1963 Shooting suspect remains at large A shooting at Tidewater Perry Police Department police were going in as they Bell is a two-time Apartments Monday (PPD) Ptl. Kyle Johnson were going out.” convicted felon. He is afternoon occurred just was the first officer to arrive The victim, a 30-year- being sought on charges minutes before a busload on scene and observed old black male, sustained a of attempted murder, of school children was school children getting non-life-threatening wound aggravated battery and dropped off at the complex. off a bus at the apartment and was able to identify the possession of a firearm by a The suspect -- identified complex. shooter for investigators, Lt. convicted felon. as 39-year-old Anthony “He immediately went Lin Gray said. PPD officers were Maurice “Reese” Bell -- to the bus and ushered “The victim and Bell assisted at the scene by the remains at large. students to their homes and are known associates, and Taylor County Sheriff’s Emergency dispatchers apartments,” Capt. Gene we believe the shooting Office (TCSO) and the reported hearing shots fired Franklin said. “The victim stemmed from an on-going Department of Corrections Anthony Maurice “Reese” Bell is wanted on an as they received numerous was transported from the argument,” he said. (DOC). attempted murder charge related to a shooting calls regarding the incident scene to the hospital by “He (Bell) is known to ➟ that occurred Monday afternoon at Tidewater around 3:18 p.m. private vehicle. In fact, the flee police,” Franklin added. Please see page 3 Apartments. 90 and counting: Little confesses to Perry murder Women lost in a haze of active. case from the early 1990s believe that Little could be addiction were easy prey Perry, Fla., is on the map that could be related to Sam a suspect in this case. There for confessed serial killer as the site of an “Unmatched Little. are no other cold cases here Samuel Little. confession: black female “The remains of the that match the timeline Living on the fringes of killed in 1993.” missing person have been (regarding Little) from society and never staying “What this means is found and positively the mid-1980s to the mid- in one place too long, Little that he has confessed to identified. The nearest1990s.” criss-crossed the country at killing somebody in Perry. living relatives of the In 2014, the PPD was will and gave free reign to But, we have no definitive missing person have been one of dozens of law his desire to kill. connection at this point,” notified. They know that the enforcement agencies To date, he has confessed Perry Police Department missing person portion of across the country looking to 90 murders. Law (PPD) Chief Jamie Cruse the case is no longer active,” at Little as a possible suspect enforcement has been able said Tuesday. Cruse said. in unsolved homicides and to link 34 unsolved murders “We were not notified that Samuel Little has a criminal record spanning He did confirm “there missing persons cases. to Little’s confessed crimes. the FBI would be releasing more than five decades. He has confessed to 90 is enough consistency The one case that lined Late last week, the FBI the map and information. murders. in the local case, when up with Little’s profile was released a map detailing We found out about it last bombarded with calls, from Cruse said what his compared to other known the 1993 disappearance of a the states and towns where week when the news media as far away as the BBC in agency can release is that victims of Sam Little, to ➟ Little is suspected of being started calling – we were England.” there is a missing person’s make detectives reasonably Please see page 3 TCI officers charged with allegedly attacking inmate Less than two days after a with the institution since released) to administrative resulted in their use of Officer Hightower being was the inmate combative mini-riot in which more than June and October 2017 confinement when thephysical force and chemical involved or even present. or resistant. One staff a dozen inmates attacked respectively. The third alleged incident occurred on force. Both allege(d) the Officer Hightower did not eyewitness, who was officers, three Taylorsuspect, Richard Tuten, was Oct. 13 – two days after the inmate was combative and document his involvement approximately 40 yards Correctional Institution a four-year veteran officer. mini-riot happened (Oct. that Sgt. Hall gave several either.” away, never heard or saw (TCI) have been charged Reports released last 11). verbal orders before he The affidavit furtherthe inmate do anything to with allegedly assaulting week by the Florida According to the administered chemical detailed that, “Several warrant the attack on him by an inmate and falsifying Department of Corrections arrest affidavits, Tutenagents. Neither Hall or staff witnesses and an Hall, Tuten or Hightower. “use of force” reports and (FDC) Office of Inspector and Hall both wrote Tuten documented any inmate were interviewed An additional staff witness incident reports. General stated that Officer independent incident physical punches or kicks independently and clearly observed Sgt. Tuten Two of the officers,Hightower and Sgt. Tuten reports documenting that administered by them on all testified similarly,deliver knee strikes to the Kenneth Hightower and were escorting the inmate the inmate “was violently the inmate in their reports, corroborating (the inmate’s ➟ Steven Hall, had only been (whose identify was not resisting officers, which and made no mention of account), and at no time Please see page 2 Arrowood’s bid for new trial is denied by Fina

In a Thursday, Nov. 29, court order, Circuit Judge David Fina denied a 10-count motion for post- conviction relief filed by attorneys seeking a new trial for 30-year-old Garrett Arrowood, who is serving a life sentence in prison for the murder of his aunt, longtime educator Shelly Strickland. Now that the motion for a new trial has been denied Garrett Arrowood by Fina, who also presided trial in hopes of overturning over the original 2016 trial, the life sentence Arrowood All merry & bright! Arrowood’s attorneys will received following a first- It was a close call as to who had more fun at last year’s Christmas Parade -- the participants likely file an appeal with degree murder conviction in or the spectators who cheered them on as they rolled down Jefferson Street. Plan to come the First District Court of 2016. downtown Friday to see how this year’s parade participants top themselves. The second Appeal. “We are disappointed annual Santa’s Little Helpers Christmas Parade, held in conjunction with the annual Downtown Arrowood’s attorneys not only with Judge Fina’s Christmas Open House, will kick off at 6 p.m. followed by a tree-lighting ceremony, visits with have 30 days to appeal ultimate ruling denying Santa, caroling, a chili supper, a cakewalk, extended shopping hours, vendors and much more. Fina’s decision to the First Garrett a new trial, but Complete the Downtown Passport (featured on pages 6-7) and be entered to win a gift basket District Court of Appeal, as filled with items and gift certificates from local merchants. they continue to seek a new ➟ Please see page 2 Whiddon back in court Dec. 21 for VOP hearing

Manden Whiddon, 24, Whiddon, who is currently In the plea agreement, trafficking and possession truthful information during different men (his father, one of three suspects linked serving a 15-year prison Whiddon was also given of a firearm by a convicted such interviews.” Rodney Whiddon, and to the murder of former for his role in Strickland’s 15 years of probation (to felon. During the plea hearing Garrett Arrowood). teacher, principal and murder, faces a possible life be served consecutively One of the conditions held in January 2017, However, less than an hour educator Shelly Strickland, sentence after recanting his to the prison sentence) of the deal was that he Whiddon testified how a before opening statements is set for a violation of testimony and thus violating for additional charges of “cooperate with the State robbery gone wrong led at his father’s murder trial probation (VOP) hearing his plea agreement with the burglary while armed, Attorney’s Office during to Strickland being shot a ➟ Please see page 3 Dec. 21. State Attorney’s Office. dealing in stolen property, interviews and provide total of three times by two

Index Weather Wednesday 54˚ Thursday 57˚ Editorial...... A-4 Community...... A-9 Sports...... A-5 Classifieds...... A-10 39˚ 30˚ Religion...... A-8 A-2 Taco Times December 5, 2018 Judge addresses 10 claims filed by Arrowood ARROWOOD role in the murder. While Arrowood’s post- death to the time Arrowood assistance. potential trip to Jacksonville, Continued from page 1 the jury specifically found conviction appeals have was traveling to or at a “Trial counsel is strongly particularly regarding a Arrowood did not actually centered around claims Jacksonville pawn shop presumed to have rendered possible pawn shop visit, with the fact that his order possess a firearm during the that Harrison failed to because Strickland likely adequate assistance and would have more than did not even address the murder or burglary, he was investigate an alibi, advised took her pills in the morning. made all significant likely resulted in damning facts and law that support sentenced to life in prison Arrowood not to testify at In his 28-page order decisions in the exercise evidence and, accordingly, our position – which we for first-degree murder, trial and did not investigate “Denying Motion of reasonable professional did not pursue it. This was brought to his attention,” 15 years in prison for the evidence from a GPS that for Post-Conviction judgment. Because there not an unreasonable course stated Arrowood’s mother, burglary and 15 years in might show Arrowood was Relief,” accompanied are countless ways to of action.” Lisa Arrowood, who is also prison for dealing in stolen not in Taylor County the day by 17 additional pages provide effective assistance “Second, the fact that the Strickland’s sister. property. of the murder. of court transcripts (all of counsel in any given Defendant may have had an “Of course, we will be Of the three suspects The four main claims in available online at www. case, the burden lies on the ‘alibi’ for much of June 23, appealing this ruling, and arrested and charged, only Arrowood’s motion allege: perrynewspapers.com), defendant to overcome the 2015, a 14-hour period, does we are confident that a Arrowood was convicted of (1) Harrison was ineffective Fina denies the request presumption that challenged not amount to an alibi for fair and objective panel of murder. for failing to adequately for a new trial by ruling conduct could be considered the murder given the time- judges will see the merits Manden Whiddon is investigate the defendant’s against the defense’s claims sound trial strategy,” Fina of-death window. Granted, of the facts and law which currently serving a 15-year alibi defense; (2) Harrison that Arrowood received ruled. this window was uncertain Judge Fina chose to ignore,” sentence he received in was ineffective for advising ineffective counsel or as the “Even if a defendant and seems to have fluctuated Lisa Arrowood stated. February 2017 under a plea the defendant not to testify; result of any misconduct on shows that trial counsel’s during the pretrial discovery The latest court ruling agreement with the state (3) Harrison was ineffective the part of the prosecution. errors were unreasonable, period and Dr. Anthony J. marks the closure of another after he pleaded guilty to for not investigating In his order, Fina issues the defendant must also Clark’s speculative opinion chapter in the three-plus- accessory to first-degree disclosed state evidence a lengthy response and lays show that these errors testimony. year legal battle stemming murder, burglary while -- a review of data from a out his reasoning for denying actually had an adverse “Therefore, IAC Ground from the 2015 shooting armed and other charges for Garmin GPS unit obtained each of the 10 claims in effect on the defense. When 1 is denied because the death of Strickland, a former his role in the crime. from Arrowood’s Trail Arrowood’s “motion for a defendant challenges a Defendant did not inform his school principal and teacher. However, Manden Blazer -- and (4) Harrison post-conviction relief.” conviction, the question is trial counsel prior to trial that On June 24, 2015, Whiddon is facing a was ineffective for eliciting In his ruling, Fina states whether there is a reasonable he had an ‘alibi’ for Tuesday, Strickland was found shot violation of probation inadmissible opinion there is a “two-prong test probability that, absent trial June 23, 2015; trial counsel to death behind the wheel (VOP) charge after recanting evidence and hearsay during for evaluating claims of counsel’s errors, the fact- knew of the potential partial of her vehicle, parked in the previous testimony given in cross examination. ineffective assistance of finder would have had a alibi but avoided it for garage of her O’Steen Road his plea arrangement with Collins has pointed to the counsel” (IAC). “First, the reasonable doubt regarding strategic reasons; and even home. Five days later, on the State Attorney’s Office fact that the time of death defendant must show that the defendant’s guilt. In if pursued and presented, it June 29, 2015, Arrowood (see related story). shifted between the two counsel’s performance was this case, a reasonable would not have constituted was arrested and indicted for His father, Rodney different indictments and deficient. This requires probability is a probability an alibi such that there is a her murder. Whiddon, was sentenced to argued that GPS data from showing that counsel sufficient to undermine substantial likelihood the On Jan. 21, 2016, seven 30 years in prison in June Arrowood’s vehicle and a made errors so serious that confidence in the outcome,” jury verdict would have months after Strickland 2017 for trafficking in stolen thumbprint transaction at counsel was not functioning Fina’s order states. been different.” was killed, Rodney and property for his role in the a Jacksonville pawn shop as the ‘counsel’ guaranteed In denying the first claim In IAC Ground 2 Manden Whiddon were burglary/murder. should be allowed as appeals the defendant by the Sixth (Alibi Defense), Fina wrote: (Advising the Defendant also indicted and charged Since his conviction, evidence to show Arrowood Amendment. “As late as the morning of Not to Testify) Arrowood’s in connection with the Arrowood’s family has was in Jacksonville the “Second, the defendant trial, the Defendant still attorneys argue that homicide, as all three were retained the services of a morning Strickland was must show that the deficient could not pinpoint when Harrison was ineffective accused of playing key roles pair of private attorneys – killed and that Harrison performance prejudiced he went to Jacksonville, as for advising him not to in Strickland’s murder. David Collins of Monticello did not investigate his the defense. This requires shown by his answer in the testify, adding that he was Based on sworn testimony and David Finger of Miami whereabouts the day of the showing that counsel’s questionnaire provided by intending to testify he was in from Manden Whiddon – who have undertaken a murder. errors were so serious as trial counsel. Jacksonville during the time – who later recanted his number of legal actions Arrowood’s legal team to deprive the defendant “Moreover, trial counsel of the murder. story -- the Whiddons arguing Arrowood did not has also attempted to show of a fair trial, a trial whose believed that pursuing Fina’s response points out and Arrowood went to receive a fair trial due to the crime scene or evidence result is reliable. Unless a Jacksonville trip as a that “defendant was well Strickland’s home to rob prosecutorial misconduct may have been manipulated, a defendant makes both potential partial alibi defense aware of his right and made her of valuable arrowheads. and ineffective counsel presenting an expert witness showings, it cannot be said was not in the Defendant’s the ultimate decision not to Manden Whiddon told from court-appointed public -- Gregg Stutchman, an that the conviction or death best interest. He also was testify. Second, even if the investigators the robbery defender Baya Harrison. investigator based out sentence resulted from a of the opinion that it did not defendant opted to testify, turned into a murder when In Arrowood’s “motion of Napa, Calif. – who breakdown in the adversary amount to an alibi for the he could not have testified Strickland returned home for post-conviction relief,” specializes in forensic photo process that renders the murder.” that he was in Jacksonvolle earlier than expected. the defense presented 10 analysis. result unreliable,” Fina “This Court finds that the at the time or near the time In April 2016, Arrowood grounds for granting a new Stutchman testified that wrote. Defendant’s trial counsel of the crime because....he was found guilty of first- trial, including seven claims a photo of a pill organizer “A fair assessment of the did not perform deficiently did not know as late as the degree murder, burglary of ineffective assistance of collected from the victim’s adequacy or deficiency of regarding this alleged morning of the trial, when of a dwelling and dealing counsel and three allegations bathroom reflected only trial counsel’s performance alibi defense. Instead, trial he was in Jacksonville. in stolen property for his of prosecutorial misconduct. one pill in the “Tuesday” requires that every effort counsel implemented a Therefore, he could not slot -- a point of contention be made to eliminate sound trial strategy based on have provided the testimony between the defense and the distorting effects of information the Defendant he alleges in this ground at prosecution, who maintains hindsight and to evaluate provided to him. First, the time of trial.” there were three pills in the challenged conduct from the Defendant provided To read each claim the organizer when it was trial counsel’s perspective various versions of where laying out grounds for a collected as evidence some at the time. Because of he was during the week new trial submitted by seven months after the scene the difficulties inherent in of the murder and was Arrowood’s attorneys and was processed. making this evaluation, unable to pinpoint when Fina’s explanation for Arrowood’s attorneys a court must indulge a and even whether he went denying each, see a copy claim the fact only one pill strong presumption that to Jacksonville. Given this of the “Order Denying is seen in the crime scene trial counsel’s conduct falls limited information, trial Motion for Post-Conviction photograph could help within the wide range of counsel was fearful that Relief” online at www. move the estimated time of reasonable professional further investigation into a perrynewspapers.com. Victim was being escorted to confinement TCI Continued from page 1 inmate’s midsection despite the inmate not resisting. Investigation revealed during this incident the inmate never resisted the officers or gave reason for force to be used against him; therefore, the use of force by Sgt. Tuten, Officer Hightower and Officer Hall was unjustified. This was Steven Hall Kenneth Hightower Richard Tuten corroborated by independent testimony of inmates and The alleged victim’s categories: administrative Disciplinary confinement security staff as well as identify is protected by confinement and disciplinary refers to a form of discipline physical injuries consistent Florida Statute, and FDC confinement. in which inmates found guilty with the abuse (inmate could not release information An administrative of committing violations sustained two black eyes, regarding the reason for his confinement is the temporary of the department’s rules a laceration to the lip and incarceration or how long removal of an inmate from are confined for specified abrasions about the face and of a prison sentence he is the general population in periods of time. head).” serving. order to provide for security All three officers were The victim was being and safety until such time arrested on Nov. 21. escorted to administrative as more permanent inmate Hightower is charged with confinement at the time the management processes battery of an inmate; Hall alleged attack happened. can be concluded, FDC and Tuten are charged with According to the FDC, Press Secretary Patrick battery of an inmate and “confinement” falls into two Manderfield explained. falsifying reports. A-3 Taco Times December 5, 2018 Remains found in 2000, identified in 2014 LITTLE have might be the one piece Continued from page 1 that is missing from this investigation.” 19-year-old Perry woman, According to the Ruby Lane. Very few details FBI, Little chose to kill are known about the missing marginalized and vulnerable teen, other than she was a women who were often known resident of Perry involved in prostitution and and that she had family in addicted to drugs. Their Tallahassee and Valdosta, bodies sometimes went Ga. Her father was formerly unidentified and their deaths a resident of Perry and uninvestigated. Greenville. Little’s method of killing Lane’s remains were not also didn’t always leave discovered until 2000, in obvious signs that the a wooded area in Madison death was a homicide. County. It was another 14 The one-time competitive years, in 2014, before her boxer usually stunned or identity was confirmed knocked out his victims through a DNA match – with powerful punches and the same year Little was then strangled them. With convicted and sentenced no stab marks or bullet to life in prison for three wounds, many of these murders in Southern deaths were not classified as California between 1986 homicides, but attributed to Confessed serial killer Samuel Little’s 2014 conviction prompted other agencies, including the and 1989. drug overdoses, accidents or Perry Police Department, to take a closer look at him regarding possible ties to unsolved cases. At Little’s 2014 conviction natural causes. that time, local investigations said they had been able to determine that Little had been in Perry in prompted other agencies, In addition, DNA evidence the late 1980s/early 1990s. including the PPD, to take a was often not available or closer look at him regarding could not provide a clear for the prosecution told of Ranger James Holland to From the time Little alcohol and drugs, but never possible ties to unsolved link back to Little. A large narrowly surviving similarly California to interview dropped out of high school stayed in one place for long. cases. number of the killings violent encounters with Little in the spring of 2018, and left his Ohio home in He would drive from At that time, local occurred in the 1970s and Little. the convicted murderer was the late 1950s, he lived a New Jersey to California investigators said they had early 1980s, before DNA In the early 1980s, Little hoping to move prisons. nomadic life. in a matter of days, reports been able to determine that profiling was part of the law had also been charged In exchange for a transfer, Palazzolo and Williamson Palazzolo, and when he had Little had been in Perry in enforcement toolbox. with killing women in Little was willing to talk. said he would shoplift and his many run-ins with police, the late 1980s/early 1990s. Little’s run-ins with Mississippi and Florida, “Over the course of steal in a city or town to they often just wanted to “We have even identified the law date back to but escaped indictment in that interview in May,” gather the money to buy shoo him out of town. the motel where he was 1956, and there are clear Mississippi and conviction said Palazzolo, who was living during an extended signs of a dark, violent in Florida. He had, however, sitting down the hall period of time. We are now streak among his many served time for assaulting combing through data working to established shoplifting, fraud, drug, a woman in Missouri, and with Williamson, “he went a timeline regarding his solicitation and breaking for the assault and false through city and state whereabouts around the time and entering charges. But imprisonment of a woman and gave Ranger Holland Ruby Lane went missing,” law enforcement has only in San Diego. the number of people investigators said. recently begun unraveling When Los Angeles got he killed in each place. At the time of his the true extent of his the DNA hit on Little, they Jackson, Mississippi—one; conviction, Little, who is crimes. asked the FBI’s Violent Cincinnati, Ohio—one; now 78, had an extensive Little was arrested at a Criminal Apprehension Phoenix, Arizona—three; record spanning 56 years Kentucky homeless shelter Program (ViCAP) to work Las Vegas, Nevada—one.” and covering crimes in 24 in September 2012 and up a full background on him. In total, Little confessed states. extradited to California, The FBI found an alarming to 90 killings, and Palazzolo The Florida Department where he was wanted on pattern and compelling links and Williamson have of Law Enforcement a narcotics charge. Once to many more murders. been working to match worked with investigators Little was in custody, Los ViCAP reached out to up evidence to as many in California and contacted Angeles Police Department the Texas Rangers with one confessions as they can. local agencies regarding detectives obtained a DNA clear connection. Thus far, the team has any possible missing person match to Little on the “We found a case out of confirmed 34 killings, cases that could be linked to victims in three unsolved Odessa, Texas, that sounded with many more pending Little. Ruby Lane was the homicides from 1987 and very much like him, and confirmation. There are only open missing person’s 1989 and charged him with we could place him passing still a number of Little’s report on file with the PPD three counts of murder. For through the area around the confessions that remain and was a likely possible these crimes, Little was same time,” said ViCAP uncorroborated. match. convicted and sentenced in Crime Analyst Christina Williamson and Palazzolo “This investigation is on- 2014 to three consecutive Palazzolo, who worked on say Little remembers his going and will continue, life sentences with no the cases with Department victims and the killings in with the ultimate goal of possibility of parole. of Justice Senior Policy great detail. He remembers successfully closing it with a In all three cases, the Advisory and ViCAP where he was and what car positive result. Anyone with women had been beaten Liaison Angela Williamson. he was driving. He draws information regarding Little and then strangled, their “We sent that lead out to the pictures of many of the is encouraged to contact bodies dumped in an alley, Texas Rangers, who were women he killed. Det. Ray Kellerman, Lt. Lin a dumpster and a garage. eager to follow up on the He is less reliable, Gray or myself at (850) 584- Little asserted his innocence long-cold case.” however, when it comes 5121,” Cruse said. throughout his trial -- even as When Palazzolo and to remembering dates. “The information you a string of women testifying Williamson accompanied Little’s uncertain timeline has created a verification Whiddon was sentenced to challenge for the ViCAP team, along with the issues stemming from the victims 15 years on lesser charge Little targeted, his methods, and how much he moved and VOP. It also triggered WHIDDON around -- features of his the state dropping the Continued from page 1 crimes that begin to explain murder charge against his how he got away with in June 2017, (Manden) father, who ultimately pled murder for decades. Whiddon recanted his guilty to a lesser charge of testimony in its entirety, dealing in stolen property. stating “he made everything Judge David Fina sentenced up.” him to 30 years in prison, Those actions led the state the maximum allowed by to charge him with perjury law. Manden Whiddon Have information? Call 584-5121 SHOOTING Anyone with information (8477). Continued from page 1 regarding Bell’s The shooting occurred whereabouts is asked to between two buildings “We would like to thank contact Det. Ray Kellerman in the northeast corner of both agencies for their or Lt. Gray at (850) 584- the apartment complex, cooperation and help,” Gray 5121 or Crimestoppers which is located on Warner said. at (850) 574-TIPS Avenue. Editorial A-4 Taco Times December 5, 2018

A group of local Christian ladies have adopted Callaway Community Church and residents in Callaway, Fla., just outside of Panama City. “It is now turning cold, and these folks are living in tents or under tarps and will need firewood,” Velena Driggers said. Operation Shoebox for hurricane victims Donations sought for church hit by Michael Dear Editor: We don’t need many from follow us over just to see As you know, Hurricane one group if several groups the need and identify where Michael devastated the will participate. they can help, you are Panhandle of Florida, and Shoeboxes can be welcome to come along as I’m sure you have seen dropped off at the office well. some of the photos and of Cory Taylor, Financial Anything the Lord lays videos on social media and Advisor with Edward Jones, on your heart to do is more the news. located at 304 E. Hampton than we have now. Myself and a group of Springs Avenue, across Thank you in advance. Christian ladies that I have from Jim Tedder State Farm. May God Bless you and known for 35-plus years I can also pick up shoeboxes yours. The local group is trying to collect some small gifts for about 300 children have adopted Callaway between Dec. 15 and Dec. Valena Driggers in the area affected by Hurricane Michael. Community Church in 21. Simply call, text ( 850- Callaway, Fla., just outside 843-2648) or email me of Panama City. This (driggersvalena@gmail. church sits in the middle of com) to make arrangements. one of the lowest income Please let me know by communities in the area. phone or text message or by We are trying to collect email if you or your group some small gifts for about would like to participate Afterthoughts 300 children in that area. so I can plan on how many It is paramount that we let shoeboxes we will have. these children know that We will be delivering Jesus loves them, even in to Callaway Community the midst of this crisis and Church on Saturday, Dec. very frightening time in 22, so the shoeboxes can be By DELORES LEGGETT WALKER their lives. distributed to children by If you or your church Christmas morning. group participated in There is already a dinner Operation Shoebox, you are planned to feed 500- Don’t forget to enjoy the journey probably finished by now. plus people on Christmas If you haven’t participated day, just as was done in Operation Shoebox on Thanksgiving day at Like many of you, I have the advantage of the trees I remember sat facing the dirt road before, it is a collection Callaway Community time on my side, which allows me to drift down that ran alongside our house. of small gifts for children Church. memory lane any time I choose. Anyway, once the tree was situated, the that is delivered to them as If we get an overwhelming Most any day is a good day to drift, but to decorating began. a Christmas gift. You start amount of shoeboxes, I me Christmases past provide some of the best Mama would haul out the same box of with a shoebox, or a plastic will be delivering to some recollections when I need a feel-good day of decorations year after year, but we’d always container about the size of of the tent city families remembering. “ooh” and “aah” over them like it was the a shoebox, decide if you and shelters in the area as When I am feeling especially nostalgic, I first time we’d seen the colorful glass balls in want to pack for a boy or a well. The need definitely corner a grandchild or two and launch into a red, silver, blue and green, as well as the long girl and pick an age group outweighs the giving. full-blown account of Christmas time in Perry strands of tinsel that we called “roping.” (examples are 2-4 years, 5-9 We are also looking during the 1940’s and 1950’s. I look past their The lights were about medium-size and years, 10-14 years, 15-18 for volunteers to collect eye-rolling and deep sighs about always colorful. I don’t remember years). canned food (especially having to hear about “the good old us ever using white lights, but I do You write boy or girl meat, chicken, BBQ pork, days,” while they are forced to give remember the year we bought lights and the age group on the roast beef, etc.), personal me their attention out of respect. that looked like little candles that shoebox or on a label on the hygiene products (travel I know it is so important for bubbled when they were turned shoebox, select a medium to size shampoo, deodorant, children to realize that life has on. Of course, those were the days large “wow” item (such as a toothpaste), tents, blankets, not always been about all things when one bulb would go bad and the small soccer ball with pump, camping gear, etc. electronic, and I love to see them whole string would go dark. When stuffed animal, baby doll Anyone that would like to get engaged in my story – which I that happened, everyone would stop or small battery-operated go over and help cut some am sure to tell them is really THEIR until the faulty bulb was found and radio), then fill with other of the trees that have been story too. replaced so the decorating could fun toys, hygiene items and/ blown down into smaller or school supplies. firewood, would be greatly When I have their undivided continue. You can include a note appreciated as well. attention, I usually start the story After the strings of lights were and/or photo if you like and It is now turning cold, like this: wound around the tree, the “roping” then pray over the package and these folks are living Living in the South meant our was next. This could take a while if as you finish it up. It’s that in tents or under tarps and Christmas trees were either a cedar “The cedar tree of one child decided to turn in circles simple. will need firewood, but tree or a pine tree. The trees I my Christmas past will holding the end of the roping (I was Will you or your group have no way of cutting the remember best are the cedar trees always be my favorite,” the guilty party!), but eventually the consider another small wood into smaller pieces. with their sweeping branches of Delores Leggett Walker tree was encased in colorful ropes collection for these children? If anyone would like to darkest green and a fragrance that said. of tinsel. I always equate with Christmas. Then, we would take a seat as Mama and As I got older I realized it also reminded me the older kids carefully hung the little glass of the aroma my Daddy wore after a day of ornaments in between the lights and roping. I working in the logging woods. I’d meet him at have always been notoriously clumsy, so Mama the back door for the bear hug he offered freely counted the cost of broken ornaments and the to all of his children, no matter what our age. possibility of little shards of glass sticking in Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Most of our trees were brought home by my fingers and toes to be picked out with a Daddy, but occasionally we let the time slip up needle later in the day before deciding not to on us and we’d scramble toward the back of our let me touch the treasured orbs of color. five acres to find one that would suit. The truth is, I don’t think I ever got to hang I remember the best place to look was near the the glass ornaments, but I accepted my fate and pond or along the fence line. We liked the ones waited patiently for the fun ahead. that stood around five feet tall – which looked The final step was well worth the wait, and it to be about 10 feet as they towered over me. was all ours. Mama opened the box and took out When the “perfect” tree was found, Daddy or the long cartons that held tons of silver icicles one of my brothers would use an ax to chop wrapped around a piece of cardboard, before it off near the ground, and we’d drag it to the telling us it was our turn to put the finishing back porch for Mama’s inspection. If she gave it touches on the tree. the okay, we’d lift it into the tin can filled with We started off rather sedately – draping an dirt that she had prepared and then carefully icicle on each branch -- but by the time Mama maneuver it through the back door, past the left the room we were standing in a line and kitchen and over to the side window of the throwing handfuls of icicles at the tree. living room. Some landed safely, but a good number I haven’t a clue why Mama didn’t put it in of them made lumpy silver coverings on the front of the window facing South Center Street. linoleum floor as they piled up around the tin Perhaps she didn’t want to rearrange the can holding the best Christmas tree we’d ever furniture, or maybe she liked it near the wood seen. heater so the heat could enhance the fragrance My Afterthought is this: Don’t forget to enjoy of the cedar tree. For whatever reason, most of your journey on the way to your destination. Sports A-5 Taco Times December 5, 2018 TCHS girls earn 3rd consecutive shut-out victory The Taylor County High was Katie Smith, while School (TCHS) girls soccer goalie Tailor Gillyard and team extended their winning the Taylor County defense streak to three straight shut- recorded their third straight out wins in a row after shut-out of the season. earning a 2-0 decision over The Lady Bulldogs were Godby last week. scheduled to play Marianna The Lady Bulldogs on Monday, but the game opened up their season with was postponed due to rain an 8-0 loss to Tallahassee and flooded fields and soccer powerhouse Florida should be rescheduled for High, but have since gone later in the year. on an impressive tear -- Taylor County is now 3-1 defeating Gadsden County on the season and was slated (8-0), Rickards (5-0) and to host Godby yesterday Godby (2-0). (Tuesday) in Tallahassee, Scoring twice for the Lady but results were not Bulldogs against Godby available as of press time.

Start season 3-0 Lady Bulldog Katie Smith (above, center) scores one of her two goals against Godby High School during their game last week. Taylor earned a 2-0 victory, their third straight to open the season. TCMS girls have outscored their opponents 13-0 The Taylor County solid defense in the next Middle School (TCMS) game, running their shut- girls soccer team has won out streak to three straight three straight games to games by holding Madison start the season 3-0, while County scoreless. outscoring opponents by a English and the Lady combined score of 13-0. Bulldogs have yet to allow After having their first an opponent to score a goal three matches of the year this season. cancelled due to rain and Alana Hall scored both school closures, the TCMS goals in the victory over Lady Bulldogs have since Fort White, with Anna K. reeled off three straight English and Tristian Archer wins. picking up an assist each. The TCMS girls opened The TCMS girls soccer up by blanking Wakulla squad then made up a match Riversprings, 1-0 in their against Madison County first actual game of the that was cancelled earlier in season, thanks to a goal the season this past Monday, Tayor County High School goalie Tailor Gillyard stops a shot on goal during the Lady Bulldogs’ game scored by Addison Carter. extending their winning against Godby. The game marked her third consecutive shutout in goal. In the past week the streak and recording another Lady Bulldogs picked up shutout. two more shut-out wins, Against Madison, the defeating Fort White this Lady Bulldogs’ offense TCMS boys’ basketball squad past Thursday by a 2-0 score was led by Alana Hall, who before stomping Madison recorded a hat-trick (scoring County on Monday by an three goals), followed by 8-0 final score. Anna K. English, who extends win streak to 7 games The TCMS defense scored twice. dominated the game against Addison Carter, Adrianna The Taylor County Middle to Jefferson not being able to Seminoles at halftime, 18-17 Johnathan Ellis both scored Fort White, led by Emma Carter and Holly English School (TCMS) boys fill a basketball roster (boys but pulled away in the second a basket to finish with two Kirkland, Skyler Brown, all managed to score once basketball team extended or girls) for the 2018 season. half by outscoring Florida points in the Bulldogs’ Mallory Folsom and themselves in the blowout their winning streak to seven The TCMS boys faced High 35-19 in the third and comeback victory over Adrianna Carter. victory over Madison consecutive games and off against Florida High this fourth periods combined. Florida High. Goalkeeper Holli English County to move the team to are sporting a perfect 7-0 past Monday and managed Kevis Thomas led the TCMS was slated to face recorded her second 3-0 on the season. record with only three games to defeat the Seminoles by a TCMS offense with 26 Madison County last night, straight shut-out thanks to TCMS was slated to host remaining until the Big Bend score of 53-36. points, followed by Andrew but results were unavailable great defense by the Lady Suwannee County yesterday Middle School Conference It was the second time Reaves, who reached double as of press time. Bulldogs. (Tuesday), but results were Championship scheduled for the Bulldogs have bested digits with 14 points. Taylor County defeated English and the TCMS not available as of press Dec. 14. the Seminoles this year, as Cameron Upshaw chipped Madison County earlier in defenders continued to play time. The Bulldogs’ most recent TCMS topped Florida High in six points, while Ajari the season, 45-28 and will game against Jefferson earlier in the season by a Harris finished with three try to complete the season County was cancelled for the score of 61-44. points. sweep while improving their second time this season due The Bulldogs trailed the Howard Miller and record to 8-0. TCMS boys’ soccer loses close contest The Taylor County tie with Fort White last lone goal for TCMS off of team roster also includes: Middle School (TCMS) Thursday. a penalty kick with only 15 Talan Abejeris, Eli Carlton, boys soccer team finally got Riversprings finished minutes left in the match. Tyler Chaney, Dominic the 2018 season underway with only two shots on goal, Led by Denton Wiggins, Curfman, Evan Lago, on Nov. 27, falling in a close but one of those managed to Thomas Carlton and Gavin Reinaldo Lemus, Conner 1-0 contest against Wakulla find the back of the net. Towles, the TCMS defense Murphy, Keaton Ratliff, Riversprings after having Meanwhile, TCMS held Fort White to only four Ashton Strickland, Matthew their first three matches outshot Riversprings 4-2, shots on goal, while the Thompson and Jarrett cancelled for various but could not get one of Bulldogs had five shots on Wilkinson. reasons dating back to their shots past the keeper. goal. The Bulldogs were slated before Thanksgiving break. TCMS then faced Fort Carson Gray served as to host Suwannee County The TCMS Bulldogs White this past Thursday in the Bulldogs’ goalie and last night (Tuesday) as they are 0-1-1 on the season a game that ended in a 1-1 recorded three saves against search for their first victory following the tight 1-0 loss draw. Fort White. of the season. Results were to Riversprings and a 1-1 Tucker Wiles scored the The TCMS boys soccer unavailable as of press time. Girls basketball tourney is this weekend If you are a hoops fans Jax-Ribault, Boca Raton, Rock (Gainesville) and Ponte Vedra (Nease), Ocala looking for some exciting Winter Haven, FAMU 2016 Class 1A state runner- (Vanguard) and Jacksonville high school basketball action, High, Pensacola Booker up Trenton, as well as Providence,” Blankenship head to Mayo this weekend T. Washington and Miami Gainesville High, Pensacola added. Stephens to play in Peach Bowl for the 7th annual Andy Hart Country Day, just to name (Booker T. Washington), Cost of admission is $8. Former Taylor County Bulldogs’ football star Memorial Invitational Girls a few,” said Lafayette Head Moral Stephens wrapped up his final regular season Basketball tournament. Basketball Coach Jimmy Tournament Schedule as a Florida Gator with a win over arch-rival Florida The annual tournament is Blankenship. held in honor of Andy Hart, “This year the tournament Friday, Dec. 7 State. The Gator tight end has his best season 2:30 p.m. Lafayette vs Jacksonville Providence during his senior year at the University of Florida. who was the voice of the will be held on Friday and Hornets for over 30 years Saturday, Dec. 7-8, and 4 p.m. Gainesville High vs Booker T. Washington (Pensacola) Stephens finished with eight receptions for 106 5:30 p.m. Nease (Ponta Vedra) vs Vanguard (Ocala) yards and scored three touchdowns this past before he passed away from teams will include: 2018 cancer eight years ago. Class A Final Four finalist 7 p.m. Winter Haven vs Boca Raton year. With one game to play in his college career, Saturday, Dec. 8 Stephens has 15 receptions for 261 yards and The Andy Hart Memorial Lafayette County, 2017- always draws some of the 18 back-to-back Class 7A 11 a.m. Vanguard (Ocala) vs Newberry three touchdowns — with all three scores coming 12:30 p.m. Booker T. Washington (Pensacola) vs Winter Haven this year. Florida has a 9-3 record heading into best teams from all over the state champion Winter state of Florida to Mayo for Haven, 2017 Class 9A state 2 p.m. Boca Raton vs Nease (Ponta Vedra) their Dec. 29 bowl game, where they will face the 3:30 p.m. The Rock (Gainesville) vs Providence (Jacksonville) University of Michigan (10-2) in the Chick-Fil-A a weekend of exciting high champion Boca Raton, school basketball action. 2018 National Christian 5 p.m. Trenton vs Gainesville High Peach Bowl in the new Mercedes Benz Dome in 6:30 p.m. Lafayette vs The Rock (Gainesville) Atlanta, Georgia. “In the past we have had School champion The A-6 Taco Times December 5, 2018 A-7 Taco Times December 5, 2018 A-6 Taco Times December 5, 2018 A-7 Taco Times December 5, 2018 Religion A-8 Taco Times December 5, 2018 ‘Women to Women Ministry Empowerment Weekend GLAD TIDINGS In the Bible, “glad tidings” is frequently translated to mean Conference’ begins Friday “to tell good news” and “to preach the gospel.” This space -- made available to all local pastors -- is dedicated to messages of good news Potter’s House will host a “Women to The schedule of guest speakers include: to fill readers with uplifting thoughts to carry with them throughout the Women Ministry Empowerment Weekend • Shwanada Reed, Friday at 7:30 p.m. week. Conference” Friday, Dec. 7, through • Dr. Carolyn Love, Saturday at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. • Dr. Teresa Slade, Sunday at 11 a.m. Pleasant Grove will present Dreading your family ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ this Sunday starting at 6 p.m. holiday get-together? Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will host theme, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” You love your family. problem they’re struggling its annual Christmas musical Sunday, Dec. Everyone is welcome, and a fellowship But, truth be told, there are with. For them to 9, at 6 p.m. will follow. The church is located at 8985 one or two members you’re experience God’s love. For This year’s program will feature the Alton Wentworth Road in Shady Grove. just not excited about God to intervene in their seeing at your next holiday families. And for God to get-together. bless them. Calvary announces children’s There’s nothing horribly We can also ask God to wrong with them. They give us a compassionate just rub you the wrong heart toward them. To love Christmas play for Dec. 8-9 way. Perhaps they’re a them as He loves them – to bit too critical. Or they’re love them the same way always bragging about God Himself loves us. Calvary Baptist Church will host its Residents are invited to “discover the how much better their Then when we see each Children’s Christmas Play for two nights real meaning of Christmas,” as the children life, their spouse or their other, let’s spend a little in December -- Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 -- starting at present the program “Christmas in Black Sheryl H. Boldt job is. time with them. 6 p.m. and White.” When we read what Ask how they’re doing, would want others to do Jesus said in John 15:12 and really listen to their for us when we rub them ‘Daybreak’ performs Saturday at Lake Bird (ESV): “This is my answers. Then we’ll know the wrong way?) commandment, that you better how we can continue Furthermore, praying Lake Bird Methodist Church will host a and all love offering donations will benefit love one another as I have to pray for them. and loving in this way Gospel Sing Saturday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. Relay For Life. loved you,” we want to do Praying for others can could be the very thing The group “Daybreak” will perform, Refreshments will be served. just that. But with some help all our relationships. we need to help us get people, we hit the you’re- There are people who to the next phase in our just-not-that-easy-to-love live in our neighborhood, relationships – and our Obituaries wall. attend our church, share Christian walk. What if, this holiday our office space – and While it may not change Charlotte Ann under the direction of Burns brother, Roy Peterson. season, we take an our homes – who are also our family members, Funeral Home of Perry. No services are planned at intentional step toward challenging to be around. it could change our Cruce Friends may sign the this time. All arrangements loving our most challenging When we pray for them, attitude about our holiday Charlotte Ann Cruce, 77, online guest book at www. are under the direction of family members? God not only changes get-togethers as we died Dec. 1, 2018, in Live joepburnsfuneralhomes. Burns Funeral Home of Beginning today, let’s them, He changes us. endeavor to love as God Oak. com. Perry. prepare for their visit by He teaches us to be loves us. Charlotte was born Oct. Friends may sign the praying for them during sensitive to what others Sheryl H. Boldt is the 6, 1941 in Fargo, Ga., to online guest book at www. the weeks or days before may be going through. author of the blog, www. Cortez Pittman and Geneva joepburnsfuneralhomes. we see them. This helps us see and feel TodayCanBeDifferent. Griffis Pittman. com. We can pray for their differently about them. net. You can reach her at Charlotte enjoyed welfare – for whatever (Isn’t this what we [email protected]. embroidering, singing gospel songs and was Mamie Beverlyn a member of Wayfare Hanson Primitive Baptist Church. Mamie Beverlyn Hanson, Charlotte was preceded in 74, died Nov. 29, 2018, in death by her parents, Cortez Steinhatchee. and Geneva Pittman. Beverlyn was born June She is survived by: her 17, 1944, in Jasper to Lloyd daughter, Charlene, and her Dempsey and Bertha Mae husband, Lonnie Rhoden; Weaver Dempsey. four grandchildren, Kenneth Beverlyn was preceded Rhoden, Edward Rhoden, in death by: her husband, Samantha Baxley and Donald Lee Hanson; her Charlene Folsom; 10 great- parents, Lloyd and Bertha grandchildren; her brother, Mae Dempsey; and her son, Roy Pittman; and her half- Kevin Hines. brother, Danny Williams. She is survived by: her A graveside service will son, Alton Dempsey and be held Thursday, Dec. his wife, Tonya Ellison; her 6, at 12 p.m. at Pineview daughter, Cheryl Dempsey Memorial Cemetery in Perry Taylor; her grandchildren, with Pastor Tim Williams Dustin Taylor, Tiffanie officiating. The family will Taylor Kingsley and her receive friends from 10-11 husband, Ben, Nathan a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, Taylor and Douglas Taylor; at Burns Funeral Home of her great-granddaughter, Mayo. Mia Taylor; her sister, All arrangements are Gladys Owens; and her

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Happy shopping Heavy showers didn’t keep shoppers away from the annual Christmas Bazaar hosted by the Perry Elks Lodge on Saturday. Even Santa and Mrs. Claus dodged downpours to make a special guest appearance at the event, which featured more than dozen local artists, vendors and small businesses. A New Year resolution--plan to volunteer in 2019!

By SHARON DAVIDSON meaningful and tangible who is actively dying. of those wanting to give or simply listening to volunteering is that it’s Volunteer Department activities for the new year. Nothing could be further back. families reminisce. good for your health. Manager, BBH When most people are from the truth. While a majority of our Valor Volunteers address Studies have found that Big Bend Hospice (BBH) asked if they’d like to Big Bend Hospice has volunteers do work directly the special end-of-life needs volunteers with a chronic has excellent volunteer become a hospice volunteer, a variety of volunteer with patients suffering from of veterans. They participate or serious illness receive opportunities that will they immediately think of opportunities which capture a terminal illness, most in Valor Ceremonies to benefits beyond what can be enable you to engage in sitting by a person’s beside the strengths and creativity provide respite and comfort honor those who served in achieved through medical to caregivers. the armed forces. They offer care. Moreover, other They may pay a weekly Vet-to-Vet visits, because reports state volunteerism Cake auction set Friday visit to the patient’s home sometimes the only person is almost as beneficial as and simply sit while the a veteran will talk to about quitting smoking. caregiver runs errands. their experience is another If you would like to know They can assist feeding veteran. more about the Big Bend will benefit Lady Dawgs patients at local nursing Volunteers can also Hospice Volunteer program, homes and assisted living provide transportation and call Katie Mandell, Eat cake and support the Lady Dawgs! Proceeds will be used to support the facilities. make weekly telephone Volunteer Manager, at An online Facebook dessert auction will purchase of batting cages for the Lady Their visits may include calls 850.878.5310 or visit www. be held Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dawgs softball field. reading, watching television An added benefit to bigbendhospice.org. December

Perry Elk’s Lodge Christmas Bazaar 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Downtown Christmas Open House & Parade 5-8:30 p.m. Historic Downtown Perry

Shady Grove Annual Chamber After Hours Country Christmas Perry Woman’s Club Christmas Reception 11 a.m. Perry City Council meeting Christmas Luncheon 5-7 p.m. Parade begins at Shady 5:30 p.m. 12 p.m. Citizens State Bank Grove Baptist Church

Taylor County Historical Society Christmas Dinner Early release and last day 7 p.m. of 2nd 9 weeks for students

Christmas Lights Contest Christmas Day judging ends

Taylor County Historical Society Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party Rosehead Park A-10 Taco Times December 5, 2018

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AUCTION 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE Thomas James Craft a/k/a Thomas (561) 998-6700 Friday Dec. 7 – 6:30 p.m. available. Credit check required. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THE STORAGE PLACE LOCATED ON Jame Craft a/k/a Thomas J. Craft (561) 998-6707 Perry Woman’s Club Applications available at Ware Oil. Job Vacancy Announcement. HIGHWAY 98 IN PERRY, FLORIDA a/k/a Thomas Craft are defendant(s), The above is to be published in: Taco 502 N. Jefferson Street, Perry Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., call The job description and our ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC SALE TO BE I, Clerk of Court, Annie Mae Murphy, Times HELD ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, will sell to the highest and best bidder 12/5, 12/12 New Merchandise Auction (850) 584-6666. 2-step application process can 2018 AT 9:00 A.M. THE SALE WILL for cash AT THE EAST DOOR OF THE Selling everything new, in-the-box. WO be found on our website at www. BE HELD AT THE STORAGE PLACE TAYLOR COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Toys, tools, collectibles, household taylorcountygov.com or in the lobby FACILITY, 2309 HIGHWAY 98 W, LOCATED AT 108 NORTH JEFFERSON, Notice is hereby given to goods and more. Help us fill the of the County Annex. Applicants PERRY, FLORIDA. THE SALE IS BEING PERRY, TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, JENNIFER LILITH FITTS unless Toys for Tots boxes for donating to must apply through Career Source. HELD TO SATISFY A LANDLORD’S BETWEEN 11:00 A.M. AND 2:00 P.M. payment is made on 2015 NISSIAN families located in Taylor County See Taylor County is an EEO employer. LIEN. EVERYTHING SOLD IS on January 8, 2019, the following XTERRA VIN:5N1AN0NW1FN652958 Visit www.hickoryhillauctions. Road Maintenance Tech – full- PURCHASED “AS IS” “WHERE described property as set forth in said for tow and storage charges on 11- com or call (850) 228-5228. your ad here! time - 2 positions. IS” FOR CASH. THE STORAGE Final Judgment, to-wit: 29-2018. Vehicle will be auctioned on 12/5-12/7 584-5513 Concessions Worker – part-time PLACE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LOTS 7 AND 8 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF the 8th day of JANUARY 2019 at 10 Call and CANCEL ANY PUBLIC SALE THAT IS LOT 6, BLOCK A, OF WOODMORE, a.m. at Thomas Chevrolet 2128 S. – seasonal. ask about ADVERTISED. ALSO, THE STORAGE A SUBDIVISION AS PER MAP OR Byron Butler Pkwy, Perry, FL (850) Veterans’ Services Officer - part- PLACE HAS THE RIGHT TO “NO SALE” PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT 584-6221 per F.S. 713.78 MISC STARBURSTS time. A UNIT IF DEEMED NECESSARY. BOOK 1, PAGE 106, OF THE PUBLIC 12/5 Firefighter/EMT - day shift. THE UNITS BEING SOLD ARE AS RECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY, CAMPER TRAILER. 24’, clean, Roll-off Site Attendant - call in. FOLLOWS: FLORIDA. metal roof, good for campsite, TCBCC P40 ALEEDA SCOTT ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN PUBLIC NOTICE small refrigerator, window A/C. P49 TAMISHA ALEXANDER INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM INVITATION TO BID $1,200/OBO. (850) 838-5665. ADVANCED REFRIGERATION P75 CHAREKA JINKS THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE Housing Rehabilitation 11/28-12/7 (DG) REAL ESTATE & AIR CONDITIONING is looking P53 JUANIZA SCHNITZLER PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE State Housing Initiatives Partnership P65 REGINALD TWONS OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A Program (SHIP) for people who are interested in a P63 TREAVETTE GREEN CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE Taylor County Board of County KING-SIZE MATTRESS SET SURVEYED LOT FOR SALE IN career in the HVAC industry. No P50 TAMMY STEWART SALE. Commissioners invites interested WITH FRAME – great condition, PERRY. experience necessary. Starting P47 LINDA CONWAY If you are a person with a disability residential contractors to submit includes mattress cover; $350. 0.27 acres. Corner of East wage is $14/hr. for people with P24 TERARRA SIMMONS who needs any accommodation bids for the rehabilitation of three French provincial dining table and Main St. and North Arena Ave. no experience. Must have a P37 PATRICIA GROWW in order to participate in this (3) single family houses, and the china cabinet, 54 years old, but in Price: $5,200. Email: gszejner@ clean driving record, valid drivers P17/18 LYNN BROWN proceeding, you are entitled, at replacement of two (2) single family good condition, sits 8-10 people; verizon.net or call (570) 276- license, willing and able to P07 GARY BLOUNT no cost to you, to the provision of homes in the SHIP program. $500. Piano keyboard; $85. Guitar 1486. perform hard work, be able to P02 BELOND THOMAS certain assistance. Please contact SEALED Bids (Please submit one with stand; $100. Husband died 11/14-12/5 pass drug screening and criminal 12/5, 12/7, 12/12, 12/14 the ADA Coordinator; 173 Northeast original and two copies) are to be Hernando Street, Room 408, Lake submitted on or before January 4, and have to downsize. (850) background check. Apply in person City, Florida 32056; (386) 758-2163 at 4:00 PM to Annie Mae Murphy, 843-1482. Also have two antique GULF FRONT LOT FOR SALE. at 520 West Hampton Springs Ave. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF [email protected] at least Clerk of the Court (850) 838-3506. Singer sewing machines with foot Taylor County. Ezell Beach, Fla. A Email resumes and/or request an THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 7 days before your scheduled court Bid envelopes are to be identified as pedals; $200 each. perfect lot to build or park camper. application by email to adv_ref@ IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, appearance, or immediately upon SHIP 20197 ITB-001. 11/30-12/12 Peaceful getaway, enjoy natural fairpoint.net. FLORIDA receiving this notification of the time Hand Delivery: Annie Mae Murphy coastline. Call (941) 376-1246. ARA CIVIL DIVISION before the scheduled appearance is Fed – X or UPS WE BUY 12/5-12/28 Case # 2018-CA-000137 less than 7 days. If you are hearing Clerk of the Court Scrap Metal and Junk Cars. Wells Fargo Bank, National or voice impaired, call 711. 108 North Jefferson Street, Suite 102 (850) 838-5865. Association Annie Mae Murphy Perry, FL. 32347 Plaintiff, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Mail Delivery: RC vs. Taylor County, Florida Annie Mae Murphy Thomas James Craft a/k/a Thomas Marti Lee Clerk of the Court Jame Craft a/k/a Thomas J. Craft DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT 108 North Jefferson Street, Suite 102 WANTED a/k/a Thomas Craft; Mandi Jean Submitted By: ATTORNEY FOR Perry, FL. 32347 Flowers a/k/a Mandi Jean Craft a/k/a PLAINTIFF: A Public Opening of the Bids is LIGHTERED, not split. Call (850) Mandi J. Craft a/k/a Mandi Craft a/k/a SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHÉ, LLP scheduled for January 7, 2019 at 584-7988. Leave message. Mandi Flowers; Unknown Spouse of 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 6:05 PM at 201 East Green Street, 11/30-12/5 Thomas James Craft a/k/a Thomas 360 Perry, Florida, 32347. Bids will be Jame Craft a/k/a Thomas J. Craft Boca Raton, Florida 33431 ➟ Please see page 11 a/k/a Thomas Craft; Unknown Spouse of Mandi Jean Flowers a/k/a Mandi AUTOMOBILES Jean Craft a/k/a Mandi J. Craft a/k/a Mandi Craft a/k/a Mandi Flowers; 1992 FORD F350 CREW CAB State of Florida; Clerk of Circuit Court with flatbed, diesel, dual wheels, of Taylor County, Florida; Unknown and has a large gas tank/tool box Parties in Possession #1, if living, combination in back bed. $3,500 and all Unknown Parties claiming OBO. (850) 843-1482. by, through, under and against the 11/30-12/12 above named Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, PETS Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants; Unknown Parties STUD HORSE/STALLION, double in Possession #2, if living, and papers, can’t afford to feed through all Unknown Parties claiming by, winter; $800 OBO. (850) 843-1482. through, under and against the above Also have other horses, including named Defendant(s) who are not mare and 5-month-old foal; $800 FOR SALE: 221 North between OPEN POSITIONS AT BIG TOP known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an for both. And older gelding; $350. Shiloh Church Rd. and Cairo MANUFACTURING interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, All gentle. Mare and gelding have Parker Rd. 1 acre lots with paved VINYL FAB Grantees, or Other Claimants been ridden by children. roads. Owner financing available. Must be able to read a tape Defendant(s). 11/30-12/12 Please call (386) 658-1346 or measure to 1/4th. This job requires NOTICE OF SALE (850) 584-7466. heavy lifting, reading sketches, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant EF and working with machines. to order rescheduling foreclosure fOR RENT Perfect attendance. There are (2) sale or Final Judgment, entered in positions available. Civil Case No. 2018-CA-000137 of FOR RENT: efficiency apartment SERVICES STEEL FAB the Circuit Court of the 3rd Judicial Circuit in and for Taylor County, (one person only). Call (850) 838- Must have high school diploma Florida, wherein Wells Fargo Bank, 6077 for details. NEED A RIDE? Did you know we or equivalent, be able to read a National Association, Plaintiff and JM have a local taxi? Call ‘My Boy’ taxi tape measure to 1/16th, should service at (850) 295-2720. be proficient in math. There is only FOR RENT: One bedroom, one 12/6-12/12 one (1) position available. bath apartment. Utilities are Interested and qualified candidates inlcuded. No smoking, no pets. TALL TIMBER TREE SERVICE must call at 850-584-7786 to make $350 deposit. $160 per week or •Stump Grinding an appointment to apply for these $635 per month. 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PERRYPERRY NEWSPAPERSNEWSPAPERS CLASSIFIEDCLASSIFIED RATESRATES Standard ad: first run $7. Additional runs $4. After 25 words, 10 cents is charged per word. STARBURST Eye-Catching Upgrades example Surround your ad in a STARBURST: + $12 Include a PICTURE: + $10 BOLD your ad: + $5 (only heading: + $1) (850) 584-5513 A-11 Taco Times December 5, 2018 Charity auction will be held Saturday Save money on Center. funds from the auction dinner may be purchased manicure and pedicure or to see a complete list Christmas gifts and Last week, the Perry will give a few of our in advance or at the certificate, tickets to the of items up for auction, support a good cause -- News-Herald incorrectly kids an opportunity to door. Florida Aquarium, tickets including photos, search what more could you ask printed the auction would play that they normally Get the best deals on to Wonder Works, oil “Charity Auction” for? be held Sunday. If you plan would not get high-quality Christmas gifts change and tire rotation, 2 on Facebook. In an effort to raise money to attend the auction, please otherwise.” such as: a baby gift basket rounds of golf, tickets to a “It’s an awesome way for the 10U Florida-Georgia note the change. The live auction will complete with a certificate UF Gator baseball game, to Christmas shop, as Travel Baseball Team, a “We’re trying to keep the begin at 6 p.m. for a 4D ultrasound, cakes, pies, crafts, tools there are things that are charity auction will be held team together,” Michele Chicken dinners, sold for a weekend at a beach and much normally harder to find Saturday, Dec. 8, at the McLeod, charity auction $8, will be available starting house, a sportsman trunk, more. shopping on your own,” Shady Grove Community organizer said. “The at 5 p.m., and tickets for the a car detailing certificate, For more information McLeod said. Fire department Santa needs help filling his sack Help children in need this as Harley Davidson requested the following ages and nursing school Christmas by taking part in collectibles, jewelry and items for gift donations: supplies (stethoscope, the 17th annual Toy Run to more, will be awarded. educational light-up toys blood pressure cuff, EMT benefit Guardian ad Litem Entertainment will be (infant to age 2), diapers trauma shears, first aid kit, this Saturday, Dec. 8. provided by Bryan James. and pull-ups, toy trucks and tourniquet). The run will begin at “If you don’t participate in cars, handheld games, $25 Gifts may be dropped Studstill’s of Perry (209 W. the run, you can still join us Dollar General gift cards off in advance at Green St.) at 10 a.m. for music at Beach Burgers (which will go to children Studstill’s. Registration is a new, & BBQ at 1 p.m.,” said at the Methodist Children’s To donate door prizes unwrapped toy or $20 Wendy Yates Cruce, Toy Group Home), PlayStation or gifts, or find out more donation. Run organizer. 4 gaming gift cards (GTA5 information, contact Cruce Now until Dec.19 Door prizes, such Guardian Ad Litem has and ARK), craft kits for all at (850) 838-5190. The City of Perry Fire will be given to a private Department is currently organization that will Celebrate with the Chamber hosting a toy drive for the hand out the items to the community. community. Celebrate the holiday The reception will be Butler Pkwy. “Join us in Holiday refreshments The department will toys and food can be season with fellow held Thursday, Dec. 13, celebrating the holiday will be provided. Door accept new toys and non- dropped off at the City of community members at from 5-7 p.m. season with our valued prizes and gifts will be perishable foods items Perry Fire Department, the Perry-Taylor Chamber The event will be held chamber members and awarded. from now until Dec. 19. located at 224 S. Jefferson of Commerce’s Christmas at Citizens State Bank, friends!” Chamber Director RSVP by calling (850) The toys and food St. reception. located at 2000 S. Byron Dawn Taylor said. 584-5366. Did you suffer property damage due to Hurricane Michael?

Did you suffer any declaration issued on Oct. loans. and cars. property damage 11. Homeowners may The interest rate for from Hurricane Taylor County is among apply for disaster loans homeowners is as low as Michael? the counties included up to $200,000 to repair 2%, with repayment terms If so, it is not too late for in the federal disaster damage to their primary of up to 30 years. homeowners (including declaration issued by residences. Businesses may apply renters) or businesses President Donald Trump, Homeowners and for disaster loans up to $2 to apply for low interest which means local renters may apply for million to repair or replace disaster loans to repair or residents, homeowners, disaster loans up to business assets such as replace personal property renters, non-profits and $40,000 to repair or buildings, inventory and or real estate – including business owners are all replace their personal supplies. vehicles – covered eligible for low-interest, belongings – including the Businesses may also under the major disaster long-term federal disaster contents of their homes apply for working capital loans to help pay the bills they would have been able to pay if the hurricane had not happened. To speak to a customer service representative for assistance or to find the nearest recovery center location, call 1-800-659- 2955. Local SBA Team Leader Customer Service You can also complete Representative Kelley Hamilton is pictured in and submit an SBA loan front of the SBA Disaster Loans sign located in application online at: the lobby of Super Puf ft Snacks at 700 W. Lance disasterloan.sba.gov. Drive in Perry. At the Booking Desk Editor’s Note: It is the policy FHP. methamphetamine and of this newspaper to run the Brian Scott Miller, 39, Mayo, possession and/or use of drug names of all those arrested and Fla., VOP, Dep. Wimberley, equipment drug, Ptl. Cephus, booked at the Taylor County TCSO. PPD. Jail. All those listed below have Melton Lee Cannon, David Miles, 24, Perry, Fla., been charged with a crime, but 50, Steinhatchee, Fla., VOP, Lt. Gunter, TCSO. are considered innocent until simple assault, Sgt. Griffin, Nov. 9: proven guilty. TCSO. Brandon Kelly Ferguson, 25, Nov. 6: Desmond Antoine Jefferson, Perry, Fla., FTA, order revoking Teon Labrice Davis, 26, 38, Houston, Texas, possession pretrial release, Ptl. Bass, PPD. Perry, Fla., VOP, Dep. Thigpen, of marijuana (no more than 20 Eli Henry Russell, 24, TCSO. grams), Officer Rivas. Perry, Fla., domestic battery Anita Marie Holyfield, 35, Nov. 7: by strangulation, Dep. Barr, Perry, Fla., VOP, Dep. Thigpen, Wilbur Royce Kirkland, TCSO. TCSO. 41, Perry, Fla., out of county Barbara Jean White, 53, warrant, Dep. Thigpen, TCSO. Perry, Fla., VOP, Dep. Thigpen, Nov. 8: TCSO. Wayne Jenkins, 60, Leketriss Thompson, Pinetta, Fla., possession of 45, Perry, Fla., VOP, methamphetamine, possession Lt. Gulbrandsen, of drug equipment, possession TCSO. of cocaine, Ptl. Cephus, PPD. Charles Comeger, 36, Debra Delores Jenkins, Greenville, Fla., out of 56, Pinetta, Fla., possession county warrant, Trp. Swindle, of cocaine, possession of

(Continued from page 10) 12/5 Clerk of Circuit Court described shall be sold to the highest run Northwest along railroad right of the property was assessed are as TDA 18-031 Taylor County, Florida bidder at the courthouse door on the way 639 feet then run West 337 feet follows: opened during a regularly scheduled NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 7th day of January, 2019 at 11:00 to point of beginning. Containing Certificate Number 1330 Board of County Commissioners DEED o’clock a.m. 4.70 acres, more or less. Recorded Year of Issuance 2014 meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 5T Dated this 5th day of December, in Taylor County official record Description of Property: A MANDATORY meeting to provide Wealth Partners LP the holder of the 2018 438, page 794 & 795. Section 10 Parcel Number R09415-500 contractor orientation materials and following certificate has filed said TDA 18-034 Signature: Township 07 Range 09. Commence at the southwest corner visit the scheduled project will be certificate for a tax deed to be issued NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX Annie Mae Murphy Name in which assessed Jeffery of section 07 Township 08 Range held on December 13, 2018 at 10:30 thereon. The certificate number, DEED Clerk of Circuit Court Hudson 09 then run east 1319 feet for a am, located at 511 Industrial Park year of issuance, description of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 5T Taylor County, Florida Said property being in the County point of beginning, then run north Drive, Perry, 32348. The meeting property and the names in which Wealth Partners LP the holder of the 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 of Taylor, State of Florida. Unless 3 degrees west 330 feet, then will take place in the airport terminal the property was assessed are as following certificate has filed said such certificate shall be redeemed run North 87 degrees east 657.88 conference room. You must attend follows: certificate for a tax deed to be issued according to law, the property feet, then run south 3 degrees this meeting to receive the bid Certificate Number 959 thereon. The certificate number, described shall be sold to the highest east 328.56 feet then run south 87 documents and attend the review Year of Issuance 2014 year of issuance, description of the TDA 18-029 bidder at the courthouse door on the degrees west 655.76 feet to point of of the projects. The visit to the Description of Property: property and the names in which NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX 7th day of January, 2019 at 11:00 beginning subject to & together with projects will immediately follow the Parcel Number R06578-191 the property was assessed are as DEED o’clock a.m. easements, containing 4.96 acres, orientation meeting. Leisure Retreats Lot 191 Block F follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 5T Dated this 5th day of December, more or less. Recorded in Taylor For contractors that have not been Containing 1.03 acres, more or less. Certificate Number 1113 Wealth Partners LP the holder of the 2018 County official record 679, page 295. pre-approved, you may obtain a Recorded in Taylor County official Year of Issuance 2015 following certificate has filed said Signature: Name in which assessed Alec H contractor application package by record 691, page 396. Section 10 Description of Property: certificate for a tax deed to be issued Annie Mae Murphy Harrod Jr calling Government Services Group, Township 07 Range 07. Parcel Number R07891-014 thereon. The certificate number, Clerk of Circuit Court Said property being in the County Inc. at (352) 381-1975. Please Name in which assessed Paula D. Taco Heights an Unrecorded year of issuance, description of the Taylor County, Florida of Taylor, State of Florida.bUnless bring your completed application Paxton subdivision Lots 14, 15, & 16 property and the names in which 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 such certificate shall be redeemed package to the mandatory meeting Said property being in the County containing .63 acres, more or less. the property was assessed are as according to law, the property on December 13, 2018. of Taylor, State of Florida. Unless This property is being assessed as a follows: described shall be sold to the highest WBE/MBE/DBE Firms are encouraged such certificate shall be redeemed 1989 double wide mobile home with Certificate Number 1326 TDA 18-033 bidder at the courthouse door on the to participate. Taylor County is an according to law, the property no homestead. Recorded in Taylor Year of Issuance 2014 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX 7th day of January, 2019 at 11:00 Equal Opportunity Employer. described shall be sold to the highest County official record 422, page 438. Description of Property: DEED o’clock a.m. The Taylor County Board of bidder at the courthouse door on the In Section 34 Township 04 Range 08 Parcel Number R09322-000 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 5T Dated this 5th day of December, Commissioners reserves the right to 7th day of January, 2019 at 11:00 Name in which assessed Susie L. Commence at the Northwest corner Wealth Partners LP the holder of the 2018 accept or reject any and/or all bids o’clock a.m. Blaske Estate of Southeast ¼ of the Northwest following certificate has filed said Signature: in the best interest of Taylor County. Dated this 5th day of December, Said property being in the County ¼ East 304.5 feet for a Point of certificate for a tax deed to be issued Annie Mae Murphy TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY 2018 of Taylor, State of Florida. Unless beginning. Then run southeast along thereon. The certificate number, Clerk of Circuit Court COMMISSIONERS Signature: such certificate shall be redeemed right of way 825.5 feet, then run year of issuance, description of the Taylor County, Florida Pam Feagle, Chair Annie Mae Murphy according to law, the property North 60 degrees East 238 feet, then property and the names in which 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 A-12 Taco Times December 5, 2018 A-13 Taco Times December 5, 2018

...at annual Downtown Christmas Open House this Friday

The Taylor County Padgett and his “MayPerry” in front of the Historical hours for the night. Street and then turn left ringing ceremony will be Historical Society invites gang -- which includes Society Museum (located A Gingerbread House at Drew Street (next to held at the historical society you to share the joy of a “Opie” look-a-like winner at the corner of Main Street Workshop will open at Debbie’s Jewels). Floats following the parade. “MayPerry Christmas” Brody Dean -- in celebrating and Washington). 5:30 p.m. (pre-registration will continue to Washington Additional activities during the Downtown the small town values that Mrs. Claus will also be is underway now), and the Street, turning left at Harbar include a live nativity, cake Christmas Open House make Perry so unique. there, handing out candy lighted Christmas parade Seafood. walk, chili supper, milk & Santa’s Little Helpers The night will begin canes to good little boys and will start at 6 p.m. The Once the parade is done, and cookies with Santa and Christmas Parade (which at 5 p.m. with arts and girls. parade route will begin at several of the floats will letter writing stations for features 26 entries!) this craft vendors lining the Many downtown the Perry-Taylor County park and allow visitors to children who would like Friday from 5-8:30 p.m. courthouse square and Santa businesses and restaurants Chamber of Commerce, take a closer look. to put their wish lists in Join Sheriff Wayne Claus greeting families will have special extended travel south on Jefferson A tree-lighting and bell- print. A-14 Taco Times December 5, 2018