Wednesday GRADUATION May 29, 2019 EDITION INSIDE TODAY 50¢ One Section www.perrynewspapers.com 56th year, No. 22 Serving the Tree Capital of the South Since 1963 Two-year-old dead in likely pool mishap

A two-year-old Taylor County girl died Friday, May 24 -- the victim of an apparent drowning -- after being found unresponsive in an above ground pool at a home in the Leisure Retreats area. An autopsy was conducted Sunday and investigators are not releasing results at this time due to the ongoing investigation, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Capt. Jimmy Cash said Tuesday. “This is such a horrible tragedy. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the family of this child and the first responders who attempted to save this child’s life,” he said. “As we are gearing up for a long, hot summer, please remember that according to the Florida Department of Health, the leading cause of death for children 1-4 years of age is drowning. If you own a swimming pool, studies have shown that creating a barrier such as fencing around the pool can reduce the chances of a small child drowning by 50 percent,” Cash noted. ➟ Please see page 3 TCDA will soon begin search for a new director The Taylor County them,” according to TCDA Development Authority Attorney Ray Curtis. (TCDA) Board will soon At a TCDA meeting (Top) Four retired military pilots performed a fly-over at the beginning of Monday’s Memorial begin a search for a new held on March 21, 2019, Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. (Bottom left) Braxton Hunter, the son of Robert and executive director after Frederick suggested the Mindy Hunter, held his hand over his heart as his great-grandfather’s flag was raised over the park. accepting the resignation TCDA Board consider (Bottom right) Retired U.S Marine Col. Lin Williams, the recipient of two Bronze Stars, was the of current TCDA Executive several options to modify keynote speaker for Monday’s ceremony. He challenged all present to honor those who gave their Director Scott Frederick, his employment status, lives in service to their country “not just on Memorial Day, but 365 days a year.” who has agreed to continue including retaining him as a to perform his duties consultant or accepting his under a consultant contract resignation. through July. “He raised this issue with Frederick previously the board, in part, because ‘We have the fight’ moved to Virginia in March of some actual and some 2018 – under a temporary perceived push back against partial family leave the TCDA because he was Williams remembers a life lived with courage, arrangement – to attend no longer residing primarily to an ill family member in Taylor County,” Curtis conviction -- on and off the battlefield requiring full-time in-home said. care and to be close to his Prior to his family Taylor Countians young those in attendance to ask his fellow warriors on the II broke out because “he family. member becoming and old gathered at Veterans themselves daily, “What field of combat,” Williams could not allow others to go Under his prior agreement ill, Frederick lived in Memorial Park Monday to are we doing to honor said. serve in uniform while he with the all-volunteer Steinhatchee throughout the honor those who served in their sacrifice?” as they Williams shared Doss’ sat back home not enduring TCDA Board, Frederick majority of his nearly eight- uniform and gave all so that remembered the men and powerful story because what he knew those young was required to carry out year career with the TCDA, we could live in a nation of women who gave their lives “he was someone I admire men were going to endure. his duties remotely, provide while his wife continued to free people. in freedom’s name. because of how he lived So he enlisted.” regular updates, attend live and work in Virginia. The annual ceremony Williams shared the story his life after the war. With his slight build, monthly board meetings in After considering all featured a fly-over by four of someone he said he Humbly, with no sense of his stance as a pacifist Perry and accept a partial of its options, the TCDA military planes which “would be proud to stand in entitlement, no sense of and refusal to bear arms, (25%) reduction in pay. Board decided against approached from the the shadow of.” belief that any government Doss endured countless When the family member immediately accepting west, crossed the park and That man was World War entity owed him anything. hardships and abuse from ultimately passed away, Frederick’s resignation, returned in a “missing man” II hero Desmond Doss. He lived his life after the his fellow soldiers. Frederick took time to Curtis stated. formation, with one of the “He did not die in war as he lived his life “He was even court mourn the loss with his “In consideration of a planes peeling away from combat, but he died during the war – with martialed. But he prevailed family in Virginia before bevy of ongoing economic the others to fly alone. because of what he did on courage and conviction.” and was recognized as a advising the TCDA Board development projects Keynote speaker the field of combat. He Doss, raised a Seventh conscientious objector, and “that his heart was with -- and the fact many Suwannee County Judge died prematurely due to the Day Adventist, joined the ➟ Please see page 3 his family, and that he ➟ Please see page 2 Lin Williams challenged all injuries he incurred saving military after World War wished to stay closer to RR grant picking up steam A $17.3 million project the Federal Railroad the $8.6 million grant in on the grant agreement, to upgrade the railroad Administration (FRA) 2017 after applying for while County Attorney between Perry, Fla. and – which is providing an the funding at the request Conrad Bishop has been Adel, Ga., is moving $8.6 million grant – and of OmniTRAX, which in talks with GFRR and forward after the Taylor Georgia & Florida Railway, operates GFRR. their legal representatives County Commission LLC, (FGRR), which will Over the past several over a funding agreement approved two agreements provide the remainder of months, County Grants to ensure the county is last week to serve as a pass- the funds. Director Melody Cox has through agency between The county received been working with FRA ➟ Please see page 2 Howard and Grethen Leach scholarship: Britt awarded $20,000 in aid Taylor County senior to attend Florida A&M Land Company, Limited the county. Ny’Kasha Britt, the University (FAMU) in Partnership, until it sold in Their stated purpose daughter of Charise Tallahassee, where she will December, 2015. is to assist a student who Thomas and Robert Britt, begin studying this fall to Following the sale of the has enrolled in a four-year was recently honored as become a pediatric nurse company, Leach and his program by awarding a the 2019 recipient of the practitioner. wife, Gretchen, desired to scholarship in the amount Howard and Gretchen Leach Scholarship Howard and Gretchen Mr. Howard Leach is the give back to the community of $20,000. committee member Charlie Johns is pictured Leach Scholarship totaling former U.S. Ambassador to of Taylor County by This scholarship is with Taylor County senior Ny’Kasha Britt who was recently honored as the 2019 recipient of $20,000. France, as well as President establishing a scholarship ➟ Please see page 3 Britt has been accepted of Foley Timber and for students residing within the scholarship worth $20,000. Weather Index Wednesday 95˚ Thursday 94˚ Editorial...... A-4 Community ...... A-7 71˚ Religion...... A-5 Sports...... A-8 72˚ Living...... A-6 Classifieds...... A-11 HOT A-2 Taco Times May 29, 2019 School district’s property insurance costs jump 30% Despite the fact Taylor “It is going to be a tough “Two major hurricanes self-insure the property, difficulties and expense just came through Panama County escaped any serious renewal for you this year,” that came through Florida casualty and worker’s school districts face in City -- you would be totally damage, losses associated Stephens said. “You are and the fact the reinsurance compensation exposure for acquiring affordable covered. Any damage you with two major hurricanes looking at about a 30% companies are really upping member districts, including: insurance protection. got, we would come in and that hit Florida last year and increase, which means their policy rates to us,” Taylor, Alachua, Charlotte, In addition to purchasing just rebuild you...probably flooding in other parts of about $50,000 (in increased Stephens replied. Citrus, Lafayette, Madison, insurance coverage through better than you were before,” the country will result in an premiums) to you.” “Dave was on the agenda Okaloosa, Okeechobee, its pooling efforts, FSBIT Stephens added. estimated 30% increase in “We don’t have all the for the last meeting, but Santa Rosa, Seminole, assists school districts in “We have been in Taylor property insurance rates for numbers in yet, but that we got our wires crossed,” St. Johns and Suwannee handling claims, training County a lot lately doing the local school district. is what we are looking at Carlton said. “He wanted counties. staff and reducing risk training to make sure that we That was the bad news right now. It is going to be to come and just update us “We are owned by all 11 management costs by are as safe as we can be and delivered to the Taylor a tough market for the next on our property insurance. school districts. We are not a providing training and can save the school district County School Board by two or three years at least,” Please explain what the private insurance company,” services. money. We work with you Florida School Boards Stephens added. pool means and the what the Stephens said. “They decide “For Taylor County, we a lot on workers’ comp and Insurance Trust (FSBIT) “Can you tell us what that benefit is for us.” what we do and how we carry $250 million worth of general liability. That is an Executive Director David market is being driven by?” FSBIT was created by spend money.” property reinsurance for you. area where you can save a lot Stephens at an April 16 Board Chair Brenda Carlton the Florida School Boards FSBIT was formed as So, if you had a hurricane ➟ Please see page 12 meeting. asked. Association in 1981 to a direct response to the come through -- like what Project will allow trains to increase speeds to 25 mph RR GRANT That’s the grant. The and our attorney -- gets and inspection (CEI) Page made a second motion make track and bridge Continued from page 1 second agreement is with nervous about $8 million,” services for the project and to approve the funding improvements over Georgia & Florida Railway, Bishop said. “Like I told will be receiving proposals agreement with GFRR approximately 81 miles harmless during the project. which is a pass-through you when this first came at the commission’s June 18 contingent on receiving a on the GFRR line between The commission agreement. That’s the one up, that’s why we did all the meeting. clean copy. Murphy again Foley and Adel, raising the discussed both agreements I’ve been dealing with Mr. questioning, and Melody “That is the construction offered a second, and class of track to Class 2. last week, with County [Scott] Williams of Holland did the questioning, and oversight and grant this was also approved Once complete, the GFRR Administrator LaWanda & Knight in Jacksonville then we got the responses. oversight, our boots on unanimously. will be able to haul 286,000 Pemberton and Bishop about. The long and short of it is, the ground when the track Tuesday, Pemberton lb. rail cars at speeds up to recommending the board “We had several questions if he sends me the clean work starts to protect us reported the county has 25 mph, which will allow move forward with the from our grants director copy, my recommendation and to protect the project,” received the “clean” copy, one train crew to complete project. Melody Cox, and I sent is to sign it, and let’s get Pemberton said. “Georgia and Chairwoman Pam the run from Adel to Foley During the discussion, those to Mr. Williams, and rolling -- pardon the pun -- & Florida Railway will Feagle was expected to and back in one shift without Pemberton noted that he got a lady by the name with this railroad track from be hiring the track-work sign it at a Tuesday night exceeding the federal Georgia-Pacific, which has of Mary Beth Bosco from Adel to Perry. contractor. That was what workshop session. hours of service limits and been mentioned in previous their Washington office to “In the abundance of some of the conversation According to the county’s provide for expedited return county documents, was not respond to it saying what caution -- you know I’ve was about -- to make sure request for proposals for of rail cars.” a part of the agreement, and we are doing here is legal,” used that term for many, we are within the federal CEI services, the objective According to the scope GFRR would be providing Bishop said. many years -- but I just regulations by allowing of the project is to provide of work, the project will all of the matching funds “All we are is a conduit think this is something that GFRR to do that.” adequate freight rail service include: for the grant. or a pass-through,” he said. we’re going to be okay with “We will all be working to customers along the • Replacing approximately “The (funding) “They have agreed in the and it’s a boon to everyone together very closely Adel-Foley line. 114,900 railroad ties; agreement is between agreement -- if you look at in our community,” Bishop to ensure that Georgia “The Georgia & Florida • Replacing approximately Georgia & Florida Railway what I asked them to do -- said. & Florida Railway is Railway cannot provide 10,500 linear feet of rail; and the board of county to hold us harmless.” During the meeting, reimbursed,” Pemberton adequate freight rail service • Adding approximately commissioners to hold us Bishop noted that Bishop attempted to reach said. “We will be the pass- along the 81 miles of line 11,500 tons of ballast; harmless and not to utilize Williams made the changes Williams to again request through for all of the funds between Adel, Georgia and • Repairs to 14 bridges; any of our funding for he had requested on the clean copy, but was that are incurred in this the Foley Cellulose Mill • Replacing in-kind 125 this project,” Pemberton behalf of the county and unable to do so. Instead, project.” located in Perry, Florida existing highway-grade said. “We are basically the was awaiting a “clean” Bishop recommended Commissioner Thomas because train speeds are crossing surfaces, re-time pass-through agency for copy of the agreement the commission approve Demps gave a “kudos” to limited to 10 mph,” the 19 highway-grade crossing FRA.” without underlines and the funding agreement U.S. Rep Dr. Neal Dunn notice states. “The current track circuits for FRA “There are two mark-throughs noting the with GFRR contingent on for his help is securing track conditions require a Class 2 train speeds, and agreements,” Bishop said. changes. receiving the clean copy. the federal funding for the two-day round trip from update signage to comply “The first is for the grant, “Of course, everyone “We have many, many project. A representative Adel to Foley, which with federal requirements. which is $8,671,513.50. in the county -- our staff pieces with this project,” from Dunn’s office was increases costs and limits “These numbers are not Pemberton said. “Our role present at last week’s asset productivity. This, in additive,” the notice states. is to execute the grant commission meeting. tum, prompts car owners to “There are 116 crossings agreement, and then our Demps made a motion to limit equipment availability. receiving only in-kind staff will work within the approve the grant agreement As a result, freight moves surface replacement, grant portal to request with FRA. Commissioner by truck instead of rail. nine crossings receiving reimbursement for invoices Sean Murphy offered a With the improvements, both in-kind surface and things like that.” second, and the measure GFRR will be able to haul replacement and re-timing The county is passed unanimously. 286,000 lb. rail cars at 25 of signals, and 10 crossings currently advertising for Later in the meeting, miles per hour. receiving only re-timing of construction, engineering Commissioner Malcolm “The project will signals.” TCDA board seeks ‘orderly transition’ between Fredrick and its next director TCDA then shifts to consulting development across many other projects, including Continued from page 1 on an “as needed” basis, states and has cultivated recruiting a bio-char if requested in writing by valuable governmental manufacturer, an assisted more companies have the TCDA Board, Curtis and non-governmental living facility, an apartment been in communication stated. relationships during his complex and multiple new with Mr. Frederick while “It is the desire of the tenure with Taylor County restaurants (the latest being considering Taylor County TCDA Board that, over the that the TCDA hopes to Papa Johns Pizza). as a potential place to next 90 days (or longer if be able to maintain and At its May 16 meeting, locate manufacturing needed), Mr. Frederick will improve upon with his the TCDA agreed to discuss facilities -- the TCDA assist with the transition to help,” Curtis added. beginning the search for a Board instead decided at its a new executive director, Curtis says Frederick new executive director at its April 18 meeting to advise and generally assist with an continues to actively next regular meeting. Mr. Frederick that, upon orderly transition. engage with companies The county commission tendering his resignation, “In short, the TCDA that are interested in reduced the TCDA’s he would be offered the Board wants to ensure locating to Taylor County funding 30% from $142,500 position of an economic that the next Super-Pufft and continues to update in 2017-18 to $100,000 development consultant or PACEM Defense does the TCDA Board regularly in the current fiscal year beginning May 1, 2019,” not fall through the cracks (most recently on May 14). (2018-19). Curtis said. because there was not a Under Frederick’s The $100,000 in TCDA Frederick accepted the smooth hand-off between leadership, the TCDA funding for the current proposal, submitting his the outgoing and incoming played an active role in the fiscal year has not yet resignation effective April executive director,” Curtis process of finding a suitable been dispersed, pending 30, and signing a consultant explained. replacement for Snyder- the county commission’s agreement effective May “The TCDA Board Lance, was instrumental in review of the TCDA annual 1, 2019. The agreement, also sees the wisdom in helping Amrouch (Lance’s audit for the 2017-18 fiscal in summary, requires being able to call on Mr. successor) merge their local year, which is presently Frederick to continue Frederick as needed in the operations with Super- being conducted by the carrying out his prior duties future, as he has decades of Pufft Snacks and is also county’s auditing firm of for the next 90 days and experience with economic working on a number of Powell and Jones. A-3 Taco Times May 29, 2019 Hurricane tax-free holiday begins Friday

Floridians will be able to hurricane supplies will run to help with Hurricane followng items that are tax • Batteries, including and 9-volt. save money on hurricane from May 31 to June 6 on Michael recovery, such free: rechargeable batteries • Coolers and ice supplies and school items items such as batteries, as building materials, $10 or less: (excluding automobile and chests: (food storage, non- during back-to-back sales generators, weather radios replacement fencing and • Reusable ice (ice packs) boat batteries): AA and ➟ Please see page 12 tax holidays coming up in and fuel cans. hurricane debris removal. $20 or less: AAA, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt June and August. The school supplies sales It also includes a one- • Any portable self- Gov. Ron DeSantis tax holiday will run Aug. 2-6 year property tax break for powered light source signed the sales tax bill (CS/ for items including clothes, farmers who can no longer (flashlights, lanterns and HB 7123) into law during notebooks, backpacks and use their land. candles) the annual Governor’s shoes. Floridians can save $25 or less: Hurricane Conference held Both tax holidays have money on much-needed • Any gas or diesel fuel in West Palm Beach on May cost limits on certain items. supplies for the 2019 container, including LP gas 15. The new law also hurricane season when and kerosene containers The sales tax holiday for provides several tax breaks they purchase any of the $30 or less: Hoover inducted into ‘Hall of Fame’ Linda Darlene Hoover behavior specialist for 23 plan. was recently selected for years in several locations, Hoover also served on induction into the Taylor including: Taylor Technical the district’s insurance, County School District’s Institute, Taylor County safety and school calendar 2019 Hall of Fame. Middle School and Taylor committees and was the The Taylor County Learning Center. president of the Taylor School District hosted She worked tirelessly County Non-Instructional friends, family and the to access students with Association. general public for a “Hall behavior issues, collect Although retired, she of Fame” reception for data on the students, work continues to play an active Hoover on Thursday, May with teachers, counselors role at her church, Point of 23 at the Taylor County and school psychologists Grace, where she is currently Administrative Complex to create behavior plans for serving as hospitality board room. the students and evaluate director and is in charge of Hoover served as a the effectiveness of the all social activities. Hoover was nominated by Charlotte TCSO, DCF investigating Ellison and Melinda Lundy, who described her as “loyal, The child was transported dedicated, attentive, precise POOL MISHAP Linda Darlene Hoover Continued from page 1 to DMH. and professional.” “Emergency staff worked Doctors’ Memorial diligently to no avail,” Cash Hospital (DMH) EMS, said. Taylor County Fire- TCSO and the Rescue and TCSO units all Department of Children responded to the residence and Families (DCF) are when the child was first currently working an active discovered. investigation on the death. ‘Rest in peace’ WE HAVE THE FIGHT Williams said. Continued from page 1 Williams said he highlighted Doss’ life and allowed to serve as because, despite all the combat medic,” Williams ridicule and humiliation, said. “he wouldn’t give up. “He doesn’t sounds like a That’s somebody in my very impressive individual. book worthy of emulating. But, as Paul Harvey said, Somebody I’d be proud to here’s the rest of the story. stand in their shadow.” Doss served in some of Also, Williams said, the most horrendous fighting “when in battle, Doss ran known during World War II, to the sound of gunfire. He in many cases hand-to-hand. didn’t shirk his duty. When During his actions prior to he was told to abandon his the Battle of Okinawa, he post and retreat, he could had already been awarded not do it because that was two Bronze Stars with the not who he was.” ‘V’. He added, “If you read “Now there are two about his life, you’ll see that Bronze Star designations despite all he did, one of his – one is for meritorious lifelong regrets was that he action in a combat zone and was not able to save them the ‘V’ is for heroism or all.” bravery, courage under fire. Williams closed by So this combat medic who sharing a post written by a refused to touch a weapon Marine gunnery sergeant had already been awarded who is preparing for his two Bronze Stars with the fifth combat mission in ‘V’ before this battle. At Afghanistan. Okinawa, he saved 75 lives “He wrote this last year during the battle. He was for Memorial Day, but I dug wounded four times. During it out because I thought it each military operation was worth repeating.” he was involved with, he “Memorial Day is not just exhibited extraordinary another weekend. As you dedication to his fellow celebrate this weekend, take warriors. While the battles a moment and reflect on raged, he was busy saving their sacrifice. Be grateful lives. When the cry ‘medic’ you wake up an American. rang out on the battlefield, To the brothers and sisters he rushed into harm’s way we have lost: We miss you. to tend to his wounded We are grateful for you and comrades – in many cases we honor your memory. these were the same people Semper fidelis. Rest in who brutally disabused him peace. We have the fight.” during recruit training,” Scholarship awards work ethic and character BRITT Continued from page 1 not solely based upon academics, but the overall merits of the student, including “character, community involvement, extracurricular activities, work ethic and academics,” according to scholarship committee member Charlie Johns. Prospective scholarship recipients are required to complete an application and interview with the scholarship committee. Britt is the third local student to receive the scholarship. Previous recipients include Michael Sullivan and Justin Eckel of Perry. Editorial A-4 Taco Times May 29, 2019

By Billy Overall Common’tater Blackman I don’t know about y’all, in town. lived shade. Both have played not only in my but I’m already ready. Almost! about equal chances of day, but will play in my Ready to walk through But, instead I just sat in happening. night too. A night that I’ll some October leaves. Ready the shade until my senses And just to add a little spend dabbing Calamine to scrape frost off the truck returned. excitement, motion and Lotion and scratching. And windshield. You gotta be careful when colorful language, you got thinking about slipping on It’s hot! Too hot for long you walk under a shade tree horse flies, yellow flies, my shoes. Then going out to sentences. Not enough air. on hot days. You might not deer flies and sand gnats. buy a lottery ticket. be the only critter seeking How do they fly through Billy Blackman is a relief. Snakes get hot too. this thick humidity? It’s former editor for The So do spiders...and ticks. like warm syrup. It makes Havana Herald newspaper It’s the days of the 3-H’s: my shirt sticky. I figured it and has won several Florida Heat, Humidity and Horse would do the same to wings. Press awards for news flies. I try to prepare my That’s why you never see an photography, news writing, mind to tolerate them... to angel out on such days as columns, political cartoons absorb them. I call it my Friday. and newspaper design. He “Preparation H” meditation. still rather be outside, tails while I’m working on But a horse fly can work is a professional musician But it does little to no good. arms cooking and mouth their back feet. That does its way through most and horse farrier. His book, Days such as Friday are complaining, than be create a slight breeze. It anything and find you. And “Seasons In Beulah Land,” still a pain in the...well, you inside, cool and content and helps. Unless there’s a briar you slap! But he’s gone. is a collection of stories know. wishing I were outside with or a chuck of barbed wire You never can quite reach about rural lifestyles. It can My eyes are burning. the horses. hung in their tail hair. Then them in time. Then you be purchased at Amazon. Billy Blackman Things look hazy. Reminds I guess I could go to when they swish it against have one more welt to add com. me of playing in a smoky rehab and flush this horse your head it’ll take the paint to the others. You long for So there will be fewer tonk, only without addiction from my system. right off your ears. a lightening bolt to strike commas and more periods. conditioned air and no Then maybe I could go back Nature’s own breeze is them dead. Or a bug zapper. Commas are a pause. They cover charge. to school and be a brain no help. It feels more like a But one is as unlikely as allow you to catch your The sound of that dove surgeon. But, I’m allergic to hair dryer blowing in your the other. You know, like breath. Periods are a stop. cooing made it seem even ether – it makes me sleepy. face. One that’s plugged in winning the lottery or a And, on these hot days, full hotter. Made me wanna go And Confederate at hell’s “Last Stop Beauty cloud happening by. stops are better. They allow find a BB gun. Or a hungry chloroform (whiskey) might Shop,” where the AC hasn’t And, on the way home your breath to catch you. cat. make me tell off-color jokes worked in a millennia or in my Ford truck with my Friday it was hot enough I’m sweaty. I’m tired. I at the nurses station. So, two. elbow hanging out the to make a feller wanna drop need a long pull on a short I guess I’ll just continue You pray to either win window and burning, I the bib on his overalls to Coke, and a long soak in to spend most of my work the lottery so you can stay got some slight revenge in help with the ventilation. a cool trough. Now that’s hours almost alone -- just inside and still be able to watching a horsefly crash By the time 3 o’clock some truth in advertising me and the animals. pay the power bill, or you into my windshield. rolled around, I was almost there! The horses do what they pray that a stray cloud will It’s sort of a repayment wishing I had an office job Even in this heat, I’d can to help. They swish their pass by and create a short- for the part his friends Letters to the Editor Disturbing facts from Hurricane Michael recovery effort

Dear Editor: Mexico Beach, nearly half Journal, that there is an Management Agency As of October 2018, Call me a dreamer. Call As a follow-up to of the town’s residential incredible number of folks (FEMA) has provided Forbes magazine said there me naïve. But think what last Wednesday’s Op- units, according to a report that are still living in tents more than $1.1 billion in were 604 billionaires in just $10 million from a few Ed (Hurricane Michael in the Wall Street Journal. out there. aid across the 12 counties the United States. The net hundred of these folks -- continues to hamper Of the residences still • “Part of the struggle affected by Michael. But worth of the top 400 was basically a rounding error agriculture in Florida standing, less than 400 have comes from the fact that the folks in Mexico Beach, $2.9 trillion. for them -- would do after a and Georgia) in the Taco both electricity and running many residents say they which was hit the hardest, Yes, that is “trillion” natural disaster. Times, I would like to water.” have been forgotten by understandably have to with a “T.” Sure, many Meanwhile, folks are still share some information that • “Sharon Michalik, a federal authorities and deal with issues close to are philanthropists. Others recovering from Harvey was posted on Weather.com spokeswoman for Bay a nation as a whole that home. have signed the “Giving and Irma in 2017, Florence (the Weather Channel’s County Schools, told the often rallies around disaster “To some degree it Pledge,” which means they and Michael, and let’s not web page) on April 8 of this Post that disciplinary issues victims. The American never really penetrated the will leave at least half their forget Maria in Puerto Rico year. have risen dramatically Red Cross has collected American psyche,” T.J. fortunes to philanthropy in 2018. The headline read, among the district’s $35 million in donations Dargan, deputy federal when they die. John Singer “Florida Still Struggles to students. Michalik said designated for Hurricane coordinating officer for Recover Six Months After 4,800 students -- or one out Michael victims, according FEMA’s Hurricane Michael Hurricane Michael” which of every six -- are still living to the Post. Those numbers response and recovery City fire department is what caught my interest. in some type of temporary pale in comparison to effort, told the paper. Some facts and quotes housing.” donations for other The Taco Times Op- contained therein are most Somewhere in the days hurricanes: $64 million for Ed article mentioned thankful for donation disturbing: following the article on Florence, $97 million for “considerable timber • “More than 800 houses, Weather.com, I also saw Irma and $522 million for remains on the ground.” Dear Editor: life saving equipment. condominiums and other another article. I believe Harvey.” According to the Weather. The City of Perry Fire With these upgrades dwellings were destroyed in it was in the Wall Street I find the above really com post, “Adding to the Department would like to and replacements, the fire sad. woes, the Southern Group thank West Fraser for their department will continue The outpouring of of State Foresters estimates generous donation. to improve firefighter assistance from right here there are some 72 million The donation received safety and be able to better GOVERNMENT DIRECTORY in Taylor County was tons of timber debris still will enable the fire serve the community more incredible in my opinion. on the ground in the region, department to make effectively and efficiently. According to the article, creating a high risk of forest necessary equipment City of Perry Fire Chief Superintendent City of Perry the Federal Emergency fires.” upgrades and purchase new Robert Moon of Schools Mayor Danny Alan Glover Jr. Hall 317 N. Clark St. 214 N Center St. 850-838-2500 850-584-8919

Commission Florida Senator Chairman Pam Bill Feagle Montford Just my 58 Market St. 405 Bishop Blvd. Apalachicola, FL 32320 850-584-3681 850-653-2656 By PENNY WHITFIELD DIXON Memorial and Mother’s Day memories One of my most favorite days of the year is Memorial Day. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 when I go to Camp Ocala -- a 4-H Camp that A day late and a dollar short, here’s my my niece, Sarah Whitfield, administers. Mother’s Day snippet. Yearly, children of U.S. military persons who Mama loved a little afternoon siesta, but have been killed or wounded get to spend a her youngest didn’t. (I have since learned how healing, fun-filled week at camp. refreshing a few minutes in a horizontal, eyes It culminates in a field day where campers closed position can be.) are refreshed with a Penny Dixon hand-crafted She needed for me to be still, but I just shaved ice to cool them down. couldn’t get settled in. To look at those innocent children and think One day, she took a quilt out in the yard, of their sacrifice breaks my heart, but to give a reclined her tired body, told me that my little back to them is such a treat to me! boundry was the edges of the quilt and then I’m thinking of those campers on this said to me, “Let’s see you shake this bed!” YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK: WHEN AND WHERE DO THEY MEET? • Perry City Council: meets second and fourth Tuesday, workshop, 6 p.m.; County Administrative Complex. 5:30 p.m., Council Meeting Room adjacent to City Agendas available at: taylorcountygov.com. Hall. Agendas available at: cityofperry.net/perry-city- • Taylor County Planning Board: meets first Thursday, council/. 5 p.m. (as needed), County Administrative Complex. • City Planning and Zoning Board: meets first • Taylor County School Board: first Tuesday, 5:30 Monday, 5:30 p.m., City Council Meeting Room. p.m. workshop; third Tuesday, regular meeting, 5:30 • Taylor County Commission: meets first Monday, p.m.; Alton H. Wentworth Administrative Complex. 6 p.m. and third Tuesday, 9 a.m.; fourth Tuesday Agendas available at: www.taylor.k12.fl.us. Religion A-5 Taco Times May 29, 2019 VBS kicks off this Sunday Athena Baptist Church kicks off summer with Vacation Bible School (VBS) this Sunday, June 2, and continuing through Friday, June 7. Classes will begin at 5:30 p.m. nightly. Salem Baptist Church will also hold VBS June 2-7. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m., with programs starting at 6 p.m. First Baptist’s VBS will be held from June 9-13, starting with dinner at 5:20 p.m. Lakeside Baptist Church invites students to VBS classes that will also run June 9-13, with dinner at 5:15 p.m. nightly. New Home Baptist Church will launch its VBS program the week of June 23-28. Benefit concert Saturday Westside Baptist Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church will host its second annual Lupus Church will host a “Splash Awareness Benefit Concert Saturday, June 1, at 6 p.m. Featured Canyon” themed VBS June performers will include (top) The Roberson Bunch and (right) Jamal Pitts 23-27 from 6-8:30 p.m. and One PURPOSE. The Mcgriff Sisters will also perform. Proceeds from nightly. the event will benefit the Tammy Monlyn Memorial Scholarship. Look and see what God can do By HAROLD REAMS together as brothers and mentality. in ministry. One way we association and a total of with Southside Baptist; a Assocational Missions Strategist sisters in Christ. Let me encourage you. have done that is through 133 volunteers. We logged booth at the Florida Forest Taylor Baptist Association We realize that many It is not too late! Our Hurricane Michael relief. 1,416 volunteer hours. Festival serving water and It is exciting to see how more of our churches are out churches in Taylor Baptist We contacted First We didn’t count the cost pamphlets; serving free God is working in our there on the cutting edge of Association are not in Baptist, Sneads and First of donations of money or chicken dinners and when Taylor Baptist churches! ministry, but we simply did competition. We have some Baptist, Blountstown goods, but it was adequate asked “what’s the catch” It was said by a number not have the time to let all of the best pastors you and then contacted the to meet the needs. We they said “because we love of our people that our of our churches do a verbal/ will ever meet. They want association to see if we celebrate looking outward, you.” recent semi-annual meeting video report. to see your church thrive. could work together to help beyond the four walls of the In front of cooperating was one of the best they had Our hope is that in the They and the association remove fallen trees and church.” businesses, they shared ever attended. coming months we will be staff are willing to lend you do light construction. We • San Pedro Baptist between 100-200 Bibles. Our hearts were stirred able to hear from any of assistance. made six trips to help two Church, the Rev. David They have men who by the theme interpretation our churches who desire No church is too small. churches. We completed Prevatt: He shared a are engaged in building by Dr. Ben Kimmel to share their work with God has planted you in your 13 jobs and there were 13 slideshow of what San wheelchair ramps. They regarding our need for the sister churches. We church field for a reason. churches involved. Pedro Baptist Church has sent their youth to camp and racial reconciliation. are looking at the Men’s He has work for you to do. Eight of the churches been involved in. Their have had many baptisms. We also heard from a Ministry meetings as a I would encourage you were in the Association and community outreach has They have studied “I’m few of our churches about possible venue. to look at what you have four were outside. There been through “VBS in the ➟ Please see page 9 their outreach and mission As you have read (or in human and financial were 75 volunteers from the Park”when they partnered accomplishments and their listened in person) the resources and ask God to future dreams and plans. exciting reports from some open doors for ministry. Each pastor who spoke of our churches you may Then, go for it! Look also brought us a challenge feel like your church does around you. Assess the regarding our future not share this same ministry needs of the community. What can your church do to begin to meet those needs? In seeking to meet those needs it will show your GLAD community that you care, and this in turn will open doors to share the gospel. This will work! TIDINGS Four churches shared during the semi-annual meeting what God is doing in Taylor County: In the Bible, “glad tidings” is frequently translated to • First Baptist, Pastor mean “to tell good news” and “to preach the gospel.” Steven Ruff: “We are This space -- made available to all local pastors -- is excited that our church has dedicated to messages of good news to fill readers with made a decision to move uplifting thoughts to carry with them throughout the in the direction of sending week. people and resources into our community and beyond to spread the gospel. We plan to increase our Remember me short-term mission trips and create partnerships “Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom.” He said, “Don’t worry, I will. Today you Homecoming at will join me in paradise.” -Luke 23:42-43 Boyd Methodist You know the story. Two criminals. Both guilty. One mocked Jesus, while the other admitted his guilt and is this Sunday called out to Jesus for mercy while hanging on the Boyd Methodist Church cross. will observe Homecoming That very day, both the wretched, dying criminal Sunday, June 2, at 11 a.m. – who could do nothing but confess his need for The Buckley Family salvation – and Jesus, the almighty Son of God, were Singers will present the together in paradise. gospel in song. Christians trust Christ with eternity, but not always Boyd Methodist is with the temporal. They know He has saved their souls, located on Boyd Rd. off but often wonder whether He’ll save their marriage, 221 N. their job, their finances or their home. The community is invited Of course, every circumstance is different, and God “for a good time of worship has varying reasons for dramatically intervening in and fellowship.” A covered one situation and not the next, but He always has your dish lunch will follow the best interest at heart. morning service. How could He not? He allowed His Son to die for your redemption. Do you believe God has your best To place a interests at heart? Do you trust that, in spite of what you see? FREE church God’s deliverance is not dependent on your announcement, please performance – only your expression of need. Praise e-mail newsdesk@ God for that. Turn to Him today, and wait expectantly perrynewspapers.com or for Him to act. call Perry Newspapers -In the Grip of Grace at (850) 584-5513. Living A-6 Taco Times May 29, 2019 there be pirates! The Taylor County reviews from school board musical entitled “Pirates! The school musical is friendship and family They amaze me daily with Elementary School (TCES) members following their 2” by John Jacobson and — centered around the -- featured student soloists their gifts and talents. They Drama Club received rave presentation of a spring Roger Emerson. discovery that real treasure and choreography through truly light up on the stage!” five fun and upbeat songs Johnson said. that assisted in the telling of “It’s moments like this the story. that make teaching the “We ran a total of four profession that many claim shows -- three school it to be -- rewarding! I am day performances on also thankful to work at Wednesday and Thursday a place like TCES, where for TCES students and the arts are recognized, staff, and on Friday we had embraced and celebrated. a shortened version for 2nd I had a team of helpers that graders who came over to came together to make it tour TCES for next year,” the success that it was, and TCES Drama Teacher Kelli for them I am grateful,” Johnson said. Johnson added. “We also had a Thursday Sets and prop design night performance for the were created with the help parents, family, friends and of Linda Persons, and the community.” sound system was run by School Board members Katie King, Johnson said, praised the performance adding that Sarah Rochau at their Tuesday. May 21 volunteered to help with meeting. costume changes backstage. “Last Thursday at the The club consists of 34 elementary school they had students (combination of a musical, and I tell you 3rd, 4th and 5th graders), what…that group of kids -- who have been working the stage was full of them. on their acting, singing and They sang, they acted, they dancing skills in an after- spoke and every one of them school drama program put their little hearts into it. since February. The club It was a fine production. I met two afternoons a week really enjoyed it. Anyone in for an hour. the county would have been proud of it,” School Board member Danny Lundy said. “A lot of really, really hard work went into it, and the kids did great.” “I know some of you went to a different showing than I did, but if the other shows were the same as the one I saw, the kids were just awesome. This was an after- school thing, and all done on volunteer time on the part of the students. These kids and staff gave up their time and practiced after school for months, starting in January right after Participating students in the “pirate” production included: Lydia Robinson, Kate Sullivan, Victoria Christmas,” School Board Brock, Peyton McLeod, Aubrey Sadler, Trey Lytle, Reese Bethea, Jake Ingle, Kylie Crowley, Christopher Chair Brenda Carlton said. Gray, Avery Finley, Makayla Aman, Rexi Blair, Chayla Beasley, Austyn Jefferson, Bella Vann, Chancellor “It was awesome, and we Gaymon, Olivia Ingle, Elizah Freeman, Jaylyn Holton, Reese Tuten, Da’khiya Anderson, Jayden Freed, look forward to more of it. Chayla Beasley was Tori Bass, Kirah Dibler, Conner Dyer, Sydnee Lee, Iliana McLean, Emma Morgan, Jadyn Wilkinson, “I am extremely proud the featured soloist for Madelyn Norman, Piper Wilkinson, Marissa Richardson and Kyler Wilson. of my drama students. the production. Good news reported across the district as 2018-19 school year draws to a close

“There are a lot of good does not look so sterile. It graduation last night. And, said. have already said. It is a seeing the data coming in things going on as we sort of looks like a hospital if you were there, you saw • “The football team busy, but good, time of from Pre-K already, and head toward graduation right now when you go in,” there was a lot of people,” looked really good last the year. Congratulations it looks good. Good news and the end of the year,” Pre-K/PPS Principal Kelli Glover added. “They were Friday night. It is always and accolades to all of everywhere. That is a great School Board Chair Brenda Brannen said. lined up and out into the good to finish the year out our graduates. Over $1.2 way to end the school year. Carlton said near the close “It is so exciting to see lobby.” with a big win, heading into million given out in I am looking forward to us of the school board’s May the new classrooms when “There were cars parked the offseason,” Glover said, scholarships and awards moving into the new school 21 meeting. they are done. Our teachers all the way down the road,” mentioning the Bulldogs’ last week,” School Board over the summer. We School board members are so amazing at building School Board member 41-21 win over North member Danny Lundy said. have had a great year, I feel took turns listing off classrooms. I am excited Bonnie Sue Agner added. Florida Christian. “I appreciate everyone’s like.” a number of positive to see it,” School Board “There was more than • Glover added that hard work.” “I want to thank all of happenings occurring at member Jeannie Mathis 600 people. I had 100 graduation for Big Bend • “In our packet today, you, because I really believe schools around the district, said. graduates and an additional Technical College (May I saw we are going to we have a great bunch of including: • “There is a lot going 405 seats for adults. There 30) and Taylor County have drama club for the teachers, administrators and • A date has not yet been on. Our TCHS Awards were about 600 guests. High School (May 31) elementary kids over the staff and people who really set, but there will soon be Night the other night was Best turnout ever,” Brannen are scheduled for next summer,” Mathis said. care, from janitors to bus a ribbon cutting scheduled very good. There was a lot said. week. “This an exciting time drivers and all the way up. for the opening of the of money handed out into “We need to have it in the “I can tell you, everybody with graduation and They really care. When you new Pre-K/Perry Primary the community — $1.2 morning next year or maybe is ready for summer — kids, everything. All of our care, people know it and it School (PPS) once teachers million in scholarships this have it at the football field parents, staff, teachers, calendars are so full of works, I want to thank you have a chance to set up their year,” Superintendent of so they can have their first myself…everybody. We are great accomplishments for for that,” Agner said. classrooms. Schools Dr. Danny Glover graduation there and then ready for summer,” Glover all of our teachers and kids. “I saw Pre-K kids run “I want to give teachers Jr said. 12 years later walk the said. This is an exciting time of ➟ Please see page 9 a chance to set up first so it • We held Pre-K same field again,” Brannen • “I echo what some year for our district. I love Community A-7 Taco Times May 29, 2019

Korean War veteran and former POW Ed JROTC cadets presided over a flag-changing ceremony under the direction of instructors Sheffield received a standing ovation at Monday’s Lt. Col. James Dethu and First Sgt. Kenneth Rosier. Shown are Jacob Wilson, Victor Pease, Ryan Memorial Day ceremony. He is shown with his Yelverton, Jerhyn Huey, David Porter, Sarah Rich and Caleb Addison. Not pictured are cadets wife, Jamie. The couple celebrates their 65th Kristyna Locke, Gage Parker, Dakota Hodges, Joshua Hodges, Colin Wilson, Jacob Wilson and Naomi wedding anniversary today (Wednesday). Stading.

Ed Harvey shared the meaning behind the items placed on the POW/MIA table.

The Tallahassee Pipe Band performed a medley of service songs, as well as “Amazing Grace” and Cadet Naomi Stading “Flowers of the Forest.” joined Lt. Col. James Taylor in playing “Taps” during the flag- changing ceremony.

Sammy Agner read the names of the soldiers featured on the Wall of Remembrance.

In addition to performing “Taps,” Lt. Col. James Taylor also Martha and John Yarbrough joined everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, led by a member of the delivered the opening Boys & Girls Club. prayer. Chelsea Ealum opened Monday’s ceremony by singing the national anthem.

Veterans from nearly The family of the R.V. Hunter presented his memorial flag to be raised Jacob Wilson (right) presented Leanne every branch of service over the park. Son Bern Hunter (center) handed over the flag to JROTC Karstedt her father’s (Harold Mixon) flag after it were represented at cadets Jacob Wilson and Victor Pease while his brother, Mike, and Mike’s was lowered and folded during the flag-changing Monday’s ceremony. wife, Sandy, looked on, along with R.V.’s youngest brother, Larry Hunter. ceremony.

Circuit Judge Greg Parker, a Navy veteran, served as co-chair of this Mary Day served as bell ringer as names were read from the Wall of year’s Memorial Day ceremony along with Tax Collector Mark Wiggins. Remembrance. Sports A-8 Taco Times May 29, 2019 Former MLB pitcher leads Taylor County Rec.

The Taylor County Brad Weitzel (University of All-Academic Conference (2009) as head coach at and help produce two first Recreation Department just Florida) in 1994-1995. awards, five All-Conference Brewton-Parker College, he team All-State selections. completed its 2019 youth While playing at the awards and 12 Dean’s list guided the team to the SSAC Mullins also received the baseball season, the first University of North Florida, selections. Mullins was Conference Championship. 2004 and 2005 “Coach of under new Taylor County Mullins led the team in named 2013 BPC “Coach From 2006-08, Mullins the Year” awards. Recreation and Sports wins, strike-outs and innings of the Year,” and numerous coached the University In the summer of 2004, Complex Coordinator Greg pitched and earned “Pitcher players received individual Christian School baseball Mullins coached the Georgia “Boo” Mullins. of the Year” honors, first honors. team to a 40-12 record; and Stars Elite travel team to a Mullins, who was hired team All-Region honors, and In 2012, Mullins led was ranked 3rd and 5th in the #3 national ranking. During on Oct. 8, 2018, brings first team All-Conference the baseball team to a #25 Florida State rankings and his tenure, the Georgia Stars over 22 years of experience honors in both 1994 and national ranking and several 1st in the First Coast area were two-time National as a head baseball coach 1995. team and invidual awards. in all pitching and hitting Champions: USSSA and athletic director at the Mullins is a six-time In 2011, Mullins directed categories. The Fighting World Wood Bat National professional and collegiate “Coach of the Year” award the BPC baseball team, Christians made the playoffs Champions (Phoenix, levels. recipient. During his ranked #4 in the nation, in both seasons, and eight Arizona) and Triple Greg “Boo” Mullins “I wanted to move back coaching career, Mullins to an impressive season players received collegiate Crown Wood Bat National to Taylor County to raise has compiled an impressive graduation rate and his team that included finishing as baseball scholarships. Champions (Murfreesboro, my kids in an environment winning percentage of receiving the “Champions national regional runners- From 2004-06, Mullins Tennessee). that would allow them to .691% (389-174) throughout of Character” award each up, national championship served as head baseball The Stars had a combined experience some of the same his head coaching career. year. qualifiers with six All- coach for Nease High record of 76-2 and a 100% opportunities I had as a kid Mullins has overseen The 2015 baseball season, Academic Conference School, leading the team success rate in placement of growing up -- small town the development of 64 coached by Mullins, earned a awards, five All-Conference to a school-record 24 wins players into college or the atmosphere, somewhere collegiate All-Conference #21 national ranking, SSAC players named, two Gold and several championships, 2004 Major League baseball safe where they could hunt players, 26 collegiate All- Conference Tournament glove winners and ranked 1st including Sunshine State first-year player draft. and fish and also do things Academic players, two qualifier, four SSAC nationally in RBI per game, Athletic Conference As pitching coach/ that they enjoy in sports,” collegiate All-American Academic All-Conference first in slugging percentage, Champions, district recruiting coordinator at the Mullins said. players, two Florida high awards and eight All- fewest walks, second in runs champions, area champions, University of North Florida Mullins and his wife, school freshman All-State Conference awards. scored, second in fewest region champions and a in 2003, Mullins served on Shannon, have been married academic players, six In 2014, Mullins was runs allowed, third in batting Final Four championship the staff of the Ospreys’ for over 20 years and are Florida high school All- named SSAC “Coach of average, fourth in hits/game appearance. baseball team, contributing parents to three children: State baseball players and the Year” as he led the and fourth in the country in The 2005 season led to to the Ospreys becoming Garrett, age 16, Gabriele, 23 Florida high school All- BPC baseball team to a #9 total homeruns (67). a new single-season win 2003 Peach Belt Conference age 14, and Grace, age 9. District players. national ranking, a national The 2010 baseball team record (25) for the Panthersm Champions and National “My son Garrett loves During his coaching championship appearance, earned a #16 national and a Sunshine State Athletic Regional Championship baseball, and my girls love career, Mullins coached SSAC Conference ranking, won the SSAC Conference Championship runner-up; and earning to dance. We also have a current New York Mets Tournament qualifier and Conference Tournament and Appearance, district a NCAA #3 national wonderful church family outfielder Tim Tebow and numerous awards and earned an automatic bid to championship Appearance, ranking. All pitchers who and pastor at Blue Creek current Major League honors. the National Championship area championship, Elite-8 were draft eligible were Baptist Church, which Baseball players Ben Revere The 2013 baseball team Tournament, leading to championship appearance, drafted, and the pitching inspired us to come back as of the Anaheim Angels and was ranked 13th nationally, Mullins receiving the 2010 and all seniors received staff was among the top 5 well.” Brad Peacock of the Houston became SSAC Conference Georgia NAIA “Coach of baseball scholarships. in the nation in all pitching Mullins is a former Astros. In total, Mullins Tournament qualifiers, the Year” award. Mullins coached the categories under Mullins pitcher for the Milwaukee has coached 45 current or and received three SSAC In Mullins’ first season “2005 Player of the Year” tutelage. Brewers Major League former professional baseball Baseball (MLB) team. players. During his career, he played In July of 2018, Mullins Collegiate golfers will host camps with or against seven current served as head baseball Baseball Hall of Fame coach at IMG Academy as inductees and was coached the private school earned Collegiate golfers will include games and a lifetime sport that teaches playing at Dalton State by numerous current major the prestigious title of being Cole Wentworth and Eli contests, in addition to character, integrity and University, while his team league coaches. the #1 ranked high school Hendricks will offer two offering participants some sportsmanship,” Wentworth is competing in the NAIA Mullins made his major baseball team in the nation. weeks of golf camps great instruction during the added. National Championship. He league debut on September In 2018, Mullins coached locally at the Perry Golf process. Wentworth will be assisted also qualified and played 18, 1998 against the St. the Union County High and Country Club (PGCC) “As the new head coach by his son Cole Wentworth in the U.S. Amateur Golf Louis Cardinals. School (Lake Butler) during the month of June. of the golf team, I am really and Eli Hendricks, who Tournament in Illinois. “My first day in the big baseball team, leading The first camp will be excited to be able to offer both have very impressive The camps will cost $50 leagues was at historic the team to a 19-8 season June 17-20, while the second these camps,” said Coach resumes. per participant, as drinks Wrigley Field -- the Chicago and a #3 ranking in the camp will take place the Reggie Wentworth. Cole is currently playing and snacks will be provided. Cubs home field. It was so state, qualifying for the following week on June 24- “It is a great opportunity at Thomas University Those interested are urged green, I thought there could state playoffs and winning 27. for our young kids in the and was the Tallahassee to sign up early to insure only be one place better than the 2018 District-6 The camps will focus on community to learn the game Democrat’s “Player of the themselves a spot in the this -- Heaven -- that’s it,” championship. the fundamentals of golf, of golf so that one day they Year” his senior season at camp by picking up a form Mullins said. The Tigers had two All- such as chipping, putting may play in our high school Taylor County High School at PGCC or contacting While playing State academic selections, and driving. program. It also serves as an (TCHS). Reggie Wentworth at 850- professionally, Mullins two first-team all-state The fun-filled camp opportunity for kids to learn Hendricks is currently 843-3203. compiled 55 saves and 10 selections and four all- wins throughout his career. district awards. He led the International, Previously, Mullins served Florida offering free saltwater fishing this Texas, and California as the director of athletics leagues in saves. and assistant athletic director weekend, freshwater fishing next weekend Mullins was named of college advancement at “Pitcher of the Month” as Brewton-Parker College. Want to try your hand at businesses and communities a member of the Louisville In 2015, under Mullins’ Florida fishing? License-free during National Fishing and Redbirds baseball team. He leadership, the athletic saltwater fishing weekend is Boating Week, as well as was a member of the Beloit department was awarded June 1 and 2, and license- fishing sites, recreational Snappers Championship the “5-Star Champions of free freshwater fishing species identification and team and a member of Character Award,” which weekend is June 8 and 9. fishing tips. the Helena Brewers represents “Integrity, During these weekends, These free fishing Championship team. Respect, Responsibility, a fishing license is not weekends are a part of the Mullins was also a member Sportsmanship and Servant required for Florida residents eight license-free fishing of the California League All- Leadership.” or visitors. License-free days the FWC offers each Star team, where he earned Mullins became the weekends provide an year. All bag limits, closed a save in the All-Star game. head baseball coach at excellent opportunity for areas and size restrictions Mullins earned his Brewton-Parker College non-licensed recreational hosting these four license- The Recreational apply on these dates. master’s degree in -- a nationally-ranked anglers to experience free fishing days near Boating & Fishing To learn more about sports management from NAIA men’s intercollegiate fishing. National Fishing and Foundation’s website license-free fishing days, Concordia University baseball athletic program in The Florida Fish and Boating Week, a national www.TakeMeFishing.org visit MyFWC.com/License. (2017) and his bachelor’s the Southern States Athletic Wildlife Conservation celebration of fishing and website offers information For fishing tips visit degree in criminal justice Conference (SSAC) -- in Commission (FWC) is boating. on events sponsored by MyFWC.com/Fishing. (2001) from the University August 2008. of North Florida, where From 2008-15, Mullins’ he was a starting pitcher efforts were critical in the for the Ospreys under baseball team qualifying Baseball camps will begin next week head coach Dusty Rhodes for postseason play six of Taylor County High fundamentals of pitching, County Elementary School Campers will need to (Collegiate Coaches Hall of seven years, including a School (TCHS) baseball hitting, defense and (TCES), the AFLAC office bring a glove and a hat, but Fame), assistant coach Doug conference championship, a Head Coach Reggie baserunning and will run downtown on Green Street all other equipment will be Rogalski and assistant coach regional runner-up, a 100% Wentworth will be holding from 9 a.m. to noon each or you can contact Coach provided. his annual baseball camps day. Wentworth will run Wentworth at 843-3203 for T-shirts and drinks during the month of June two different camps -- June further information. will also be provided for for kids ages 6-13. 4-7 and June 11-14. The cost of each week campers. The camps, which will be Camp brochures can is $50, and the forms may Space is limited for each held at the TCHS baseball be picked up at the front be returned to any of the camp, so sign up soon to field, will focus on the office of TCHS, Taylor locations listed above. secure a spot. A-9 Taco Times May 29, 2019 Obituaries Will tour White House Corene Bishop Mariana Nieves and Caiden (Gary) of Perry and Nancy Richter. Braun (Jeff) of Fort Mill, 8th grade goes to Washington Houck T. J. Beggs, Jr. & Sons is in SC; four grandchildren, Corene Bishop Houck, charge of all arrangements. Lauren Brett Rhea (Barry) GOOD NEWS Carlton added. and the kids are just 84, passed away Friday, (850) 973-2258. of Birmingham, Ala., Amy Continued from page 6 • “I know our Pre-K going to fall in love with it May 24, 2019, in the Brett Sherrer (Ryan) of teachers are excited to be on that first day,” Carlton Fellowship Home at Perry, Hayden Braun of up, grab and hug their able to move into a fabulous said. Brookside in Valdosta, Ga. 235 NW Orange Avenue • Madison, FL 32340 Juneau, Alaska, and Amelia teachers last night at facility. As I go around the • “The band had a band (850) 973-2258 Funeral services will Braun of Greenville, S.C., graduation. It was heart- state to all of my meetings, banquet that was very be held at 11 a.m. today five great-grandchildren, warming,” Carlton said. I hear all the time what a good and a concert that (Wednesday) in the Charley, Caden and • “This is the first time great facility we have in was awesome,” Carlton chapel of T. J. Beggs, Jr. Elizabeth Rhea, and Presley in years we will have an the new primary school, said. & Sons in Madison with and Ellie Sherrer; as well 8th grade class going to and they ask how we built “It was neat that they Elder Tommy Stanaland as a host of nieces and Washington,” Carlton said. that kind of building for invited some of the 8th and Elder Gary Blanton nephews, especially Bert “They are leaving on May the amount we did. So, graders up and then invited officiating. Interment will Close (Janeen) of Peachtree 31.” thank you (Facilities their parents up to come follow in the Fellowship City, Ga., and Trish Close “It has been a long Manager) Dan (Anderson) and sit with them while Primitive Baptist Cemetery of Peachtree City, Ga. time. And, they lucked out for working through this for they played,” Agner said. “I near Sirmans. The family Among those she dearly because they are getting us and doing a really good thought that was cool.” received friends Tuesday loved were her “adopted” an extra behind-the- job. And, of course, “The drum line was evening from 5-7 p.m. at Marjorie Montgomery daughters/caregivers, scenes tour of the White thanks to (Finance very nice,” School Board the funeral home. Poole Cynthia Buggs and Angela House,” Glover said. “Our Director) Ashley Valentine member Deidra Dunnell Corene was born and Oliver of Perry, and congressman set something for watching the money said. “That was a good use raised in Madison County, Marjorie numerous others. up.” and keeping her thumb of the courtyard.” where she was a lifelong A memorial service was “That is just awesome. on that. I think we have “It sounded like the resident. She graduated Montgomery held on Sunday, May 26, at So we do have some a facility that we are all Marching Chiefs,” Glover from Greenville High Poole 4 p.m. at First Baptist great things going on,” going to be proud of, added. School in 1953. She Marjorie Montgomery Church of Perry with worked for many years at Poole, 91, went to be Brother Gary Brett the Owens-Illinois Bag with her Lord on May 23, and Pastor Steven Ruff Plant and later for Madison 2019, at her home in Perry officiating. County Road Department surrounded by family. The family received and the Madison County Marjorie was born Feb. friends from 4-6 p.m. on Happy 65th Anniversary Soil and Conservation 7, 1928, in Louin, Miss., to Saturday, May 25, at First Department. William Oree Montgomery Baptist Church of Perry. Corene was a member and Claudia Williams A private family burial of Shiloh Primitive Baptist Montgomery. She was the took place at Woodlawn Church, where she was youngest of eight children. Cemetery. the church treasurer. She Mrs. Poole was a Ed and In lieu of flowers, friends enjoyed gardening and longtime member of First may make donations to Big spending time with family Baptist Church of Perry, Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan and friends. Corene will where she served in many Center Blvd., Tallahassee, be remembered for her capacities, most often in the Jamie Fla. 32308. caregiving roles throughout children’s department. All arrangements are the years, her sense of Marjorie had a passion under the direction of humor and loving spiritual for teaching small children. Burns Funeral Home of guidance. She taught kindergarten at Sheffield Perry. Friends may sign the Corene was pre-deceased Happytime Preschool here online guest book at www. by: her parents, James in Perry and also taught joepburnsfuneralhomes. and Bessie Morgan; her preschool and first grade in com. May 29, 2019 first husband, Charles Mississippi. C. Bishop; her second Her greatest joy was husband, Carl Houck; and being a homemaker, where her sister, Evalee Parker. she was a devoted wife She is survived by: a son, for almost 72 years and a Glenn Bishop of Madison; loving mother to her a daughter, Pamela daughters, grandchildren Richter (Paul) of Madison; and great grandchildren. grandchildren, Brandi “Mrs. Margie” was Nieves (Victor) of Ponte preceded in death by her Vedra and Charles Richter parents and siblings. (Heather) of Lake City; and Mrs. Poole is survived five great-grandchildren, by: her husband, Mr. Caleb Richter, Kayleigh Robert D. “Bob” Poole; Richter, Karissa Nieves, her daughters, Joan Brett Churches report local successes WHAT GOD CAN DO The focus of Point of Continued from page 5 Grace is to lead children to Christ. During the past year a Church Member” and there were two grandfathers “Becoming a Welcoming that came back to the Church” and one other. church after avoiding it for He stated that churches most of their lives because a are closing because they grandchild said “Papa, you don’t want to change. The need to come to church.” great commission says to “They came to a chapel “Go.” It doesn’t say sit service and now they are inside the four walls. at the church and/or school “The church will not all the time. God is using a come off the foundation Christian school to change and go down the road and lives,” he said. share the Word. We have • Calvary Baptist, Dr. to be the ones to go. Many Ben Kimmell: He reported of his members are saying that Elevate Taylor research “We want to go!” That is is helping to bring churches a blessing for a pastor. San together through Charity Pedro is ready to partner Tracker. Churches get the with you to share the information they need to Gospel.” help others. He encouraged • Crosspoint, Randy everyone to join up in an Maubach: He reported on effort to help the county. the Point of Grace Christian He shared a slideshow School at Crosspoint. revealing all the things There are 256 students Calvary Baptist Church is and 24 staff members. One busy doing. staff member is actually a It included Nicaragua doctor…a veterinarian, but construction mission, a doctor nonetheless. Haiti Mission (medical The average score for the mission and training church school on the ACT test is leaders), youth camp 23. The state average is 17. and drama, Costa Rica Of their graduates, Mission, Pakistan mission, 53% are in college and Hurricane Michael relief have received $36,000 at Grand Ridge and in scholarship monies, Gulfport, Trunk or Treat, not including the Bright Samaritan’s Purse, Scholars money. El Salvador Mission, Many are dual enrolled Children’s Christmas in NFCC. 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(850) 584-5513 A-12 Taco Times May 29, 2019 District is part of a $5 billion insurance program INSURANCE liability insurance,” liability claims. But, you nowhere near complete. A potential settlement). You of our districts. Obviously Continued from page 2 School Employee Services can’t control when someone possible judgment could have partners to help share (Hurricane) Michael did Coordinator Chris Olson decides to sue you. If you are be anywhere from $1-2 those costs in case you have not hit any of our districts,” of money if you pay diligent said. going to get sued – and you million, and if we have to a bad week, day, month or Stephens said. attention to it,” Stephens “Those are things in the are going to get sued – we pay attorney fees, those year. However, everyone “The last piece of advice told the board. background no one really are there to help defend you. could be $600-700,000. needs to watch their p’s and I have is, control what “I know the school board thinks about – except for We have an excellent team So, some of these court q’s, because if they have a you can control. You can’t does not have a whole lot maybe me and the board. of defense lawyers. Those cases could easily be in the bad day, you have to share control the insurance market of areas they can cut, but if But, these are some of are some costs the district millions of dollars, which in that cost too. You need or if someone is going to you can manage workers’ the things that drive the is going to have,”Stephens can really affect a school to be a good member too,” sue you, but you can control comp, you can save a lot decisions that the board has added. district’s budget,” Stephens Stephens stated. safety programs within your of money, because some of to make. These are some of “We are in a federal court said. “We have been blessed. school – that is one of the the injuries for school board the types of expenses we case right now. We are just “Another good thing about The last two hurricanes that most expensive things the employees can cost you have that I think many people at the first level, and the being in a (insurance) pool is came through we have had district spends money on. hundreds of thousands of maybe don’t understand, expenses for attorney fees that 30% of the cost is spread almost no claims, and that If you want to save money, dollars. And, when that hits and these are some of the are over $180,000. That across all the districts, so was with Hurricane Irma that is one area you can do your reinsurance, the rates things we can’t really get rid is just the first round and you bear only 70% (of any coming right over all but two it,” Stephens added. all go up,” Stephens stated. of.” “Just like your car “Like workers’ comp for insurance, when you have example. We are doing better a bunch of accidents, the with that, but remember, if insurance company raises someone gets hurt or makes your rates. So, we come a silly mistake or stands on a on and help you manage to table to change their board, avoid those increases. and they fall and break their “However, the property leg, all those things impact (insurance) market we can’t what our district has to pay. control. It is an international It gets to be staggering. So, market, so when you have remember these things in the the floods in the Midwest background do affect you, and two hurricanes, and this is the sad truth of reinsurance companies jack it. All insurance markets are their rates up. They don’t getting really, really tough. think they should ever lose So, stay safe, and don’t stand any money, so they try to on tables,” Olson added. get it back from you the next At Carlton’s suggestion, year,” Stephens said. Stephens discussed ongoing “This market will stay safety training and planning hard for one to two years. for active shooter drills. Last year they wanted a 15- “We really are interested 20% increase, but they could in helping with any training not get it because we had – like the active shooter already negotiated a two- training we just had. Talk year rate guarantee, saving to your administrators, and the trust about $700,000. they will talk to us, and we “But, that guarantee will come down and provide expired and they have come training. That is our job and said they need a 30% -- to come down here and increase this year. It was a save you as much money as hard negotiation. We had possible, so you can keep to go to Atlanta, London your jobs in the classroom and Bermuda just to get the where they need to be,” $250 million reinsurance Stephens said. we needed. You are part “I can say that I know of a $5 billion insurance this personally because program when you add I am a retired teacher, a all the other districts total retired principal and district insured property all together. administrator. I really If you put us all together, believe in what y’all do. we are actually bigger than We are here to help you and Hillsborough and Duval help the district to save as counties,” Stephens added. much as you can. You have “That really helps with a friend in FSBIT,” Stephens your pricing, because you stated. could not get that pricing “Outside of storms and being a small district,” workers’ comp, is there Stephens said. anything else that impact “I think what happens a our claims history?” School lot of times, as employees, Board Member Deidra we don’t think about Dunnell asked. the fact we have to have “You do have general property, casualty and Generators included on holiday list INSURANCE Continued from page 2 electrical). $50 or less: • Tarpaulins (tarps) • Visqueen, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, and other flexible waterproof sheeting • Ground anchor systems • Tie-down kits • Bungee cords • Ratchet straps • Radios (powered by battery, solar, or hand crank): two-way, weather band $750 or less: • Portable generators used to provide light or communications, or to preserve food in the event of a power outage Always exempt: • Bottled water (unflavored, uncarbonated) • Canned food, including meats, vegetables, fruit, peanut butter, and other nonperishable items • First aid kits • Prescription and non- prescription medications • All RX and most over- the-counter medicines are exempt • Baby food and formula For more information about the 2019 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, visit floridarevenue.com/ disasterprep. 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(Continued from page 11) certificate number, year of issuance, the highest bidder at the courthouse thereon. The certificate number, 79 degrees West 205.58 feet then year of issuance, description of the description of the property and the door on the 24th day of June, 2019 year of issuance, description of the run South 617.76 feet then run West property and the names in which TDA 19-009 names in which the property was at 11:00 o’clock a.m. property and the names in which 676.23 feet to a point of beginning the property was assessed are as NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR assessed are as follows: Dated this 22 day of May, 2019. the property was assessed are as then run West 254.6 feet then run follows: TAX DEED Certificate Number: 478 Signature: follows: North 323.84 feet East along the Certificate Number: 233 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that CB Year of Issuance: 2017 Annie Mae Murphy Certificate Number: 1424 right of way 260 feet then run South Year of Issuance: 2012 INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS the Description of Property: Clerk of Circuit Court Year of Issuance: 2017 376.97 feet to point of beginning. Description of Property: holder of the following certificate Parcel Number: R04620-000 Taylor County, Florida Description of Property: Containing 1.95 acres MOL Recorded Parcel Number R02299-000 has filed said certificate for a tax Located in Section 25 Township 04 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 Parcel Number R10148-000 in Taylor County official record 359, Located in Section 10 Township 04 deed to be issued thereon. The Range 07. Homehaven subdivision Located in Section 08 Township 09 page 901. Range 07.Commence at the North certificate number, year of issuance, Lots 1, 18, 19 & 20 of Block 1. Range 10. River Road Unrecorded Name in which assessed: Jerry Wade west corner of the North east ¼ description of the property and the Containing 1.00 acres MOL Recorded TDA 19-016 Subdivision Lot 6 Unit 1 Described Smith Estate of the North west ¼ then run East names in which the property was in Taylor County official record 492, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR as, commence at the North west Said property being in the County 705.7 feet for a point of beginning assessed are as follows: page 194. TAX DEED corner of the North east ¼ of the of Taylor, State of Florida. Unless then run East 622.5 feet then run Certificate Number: 969 Name in which assessed: CHRIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that North west ¼ then run South 745 such certificate shall be redeemed South 330 feet then run West 622.5 Year of Issuance: 2016 WEAVER SHIRLEY PICKFORD TRUSTEE the feet to a point of beginning, then according to law, the property feet then run North 330 feet to point Description of Property: Said property being in the County of holder of the following certificate run S 50 feet then run East 129 feet described shall be sold to the of beginning Containing 4.70 acres Parcel Number R06668-050 Taylor, State of Florida. has filed said certificate for a tax then run South 426.5 feet to point highest bidder at the courthouse MOL Recorded in Taylor County Commence at the NE corner of the Unless such certificate shall be deed to be issued thereon. The of beginning, then run South 70 door on the 1st day of July, 2019 at official record 464, page 714. NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 25 redeemed according to law, the certificate number, year of issuance, feet then run East 211 feet then run 11:00 o’clock a.m. Name in which assessed: Phyllis Township 07 Range 07 then South property described shall be sold to description of the property and the North westerly 70 feet then run West Dated this 29th day of May, 2019. Crissman 89 degrees West 466.31 feet then the highest bidder at the courthouse names in which the property was 203.8 feet to the point of beginning. Signature: Said property being in the County South 39 degrees West 148.4 feet door on the 24th day of June, 2019 assessed are as follows: Containing .34 acres MOL Recorded Annie Mae Murphy of Taylor, State of Florida. Unless then South 43 degrees West 137.98 at 11:00 o’clock a.m. Certificate Number: 87 in Taylor County official record 461, Clerk of Circuit Court such certificate shall be redeemed feet then South 47 degrees West Dated this 22 day of May, 2019. Year of Issuance: 2012 page 484. Taylor County, Florida according to law, the property 40.29 feet to a Point of beginning Signature: Description of Property: Name in which assessed: William & 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 described shall be sold to the then South 47 degrees West 490.78 Annie Mae Murphy Parcel Number: R01754-100 Doris Holton highest bidder at the courthouse feet then South 48 degrees West Clerk of Circuit Court Located in Section 21 Township Said property being in the County door on the 1st day of July, 2019 at 138.63 feet then South 89 degrees Taylor County, Florida 02 Range 07 Commence at the of Taylor, State of Florida. Unless TDA 19-021 11:00 o’clock a.m. West 209.6 feet then North 04 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 South west ¼ of the South west such certificate shall be redeemed NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR Dated this 29th day of May, 2019. degrees East 426.08 feet the North ¼ less land sold. Containing 26.67 according to law, the property TAX DEED Signature: 89 degrees East 640.93 feet to point acres MOL subject to easements. described shall be sold to the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 5T Annie Mae Murphy of beginning. Containing 4.15 acres TDA 19-013 Recorded in Taylor County official highest bidder at the courthouse WEALTH PARTNERS, LP the holder of Clerk of Circuit Court MOL Recorded in Taylor County NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR record 591 page 241 & 257 595, door on the 1st day of July, 2019 at the following certificate has filed said Taylor County, Florida official record 719, page 920. TAX DEED page 785 & 967, official record 597 11:00 o’clock a.m. certificate for a tax deed to be issued 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 Name in which assessed: Randy & NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that page 49, official record 603 page Dated this 29th day of May, 2019. thereon. The certificate number, Carole English CAZENOVIA CREEK FUNDING 1, LLC 285 & official record 655 page 581. Signature: Said property being in the County of the holder of the following certificate Name in which assessed TUBA IV, Annie Mae Murphy Taylor, State of Florida. has filed said certificate for a tax LLC Clerk of Circuit Court Unless such certificate shall be deed to be issued thereon. The Said property being in the County of Taylor County, Florida redeemed according to law, the certificate number, year of issuance, Taylor, State of Florida. 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 property described shall be sold to description of the property and the Unless such certificate shall be the highest bidder at the courthouse names in which the property was redeemed according to law, the door on the 10th day of June, 2019 assessed are as follows: property described shall be sold to TDA 19-020 at 11:00 o’clock a.m. Certificate Number: 690 the highest bidder at the courthouse NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR Dated this 8th day of May, 2019. Year of Issuance: 2014 door on the 24th day of June, 2019 TAX DEED Signature: Description of Property: at 11:00 o’clock a.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 5T Annie Mae Murphy Parcel Number: R05481-000 Dated this 22 day of May, 2019. WEALTH PARTNERS, LP the holder of Clerk of Circuit Court Located in Section 26 Township 04 Signature: the following certificate has filed said Taylor County, Florida Range 07 J H Parker subdivision Lot Annie Mae Murphy certificate for a tax deed to be issued 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 4, Block 4 containing .16 acres MOL Clerk of Circuit Court thereon. The certificate number, Recorded in Taylor County official Taylor County, Florida year of issuance, description of the TDA 19-010 record 534, page 654. 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 property and the names in which NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR Name in which assessed: ANNIE B the property was assessed are as TAX DEED BLACKSHEAR follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that CB Said property being in the County of TDA 19-017 Certificate Number: 151 INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS the Taylor, State of Florida. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR Year of Issuance: 2016 holder of the following certificate Unless such certificate shall be TAX DEED Description of Property: has filed said certificate for a tax redeemed according to law, the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IDE Parcel Number R02041-500 deed to be issued thereon. The property described shall be sold to TECHNOLOGIES, INC the holder of Commence at the point of certificate number, year of issuance, the highest bidder at the courthouse the following certificate has filed said intersection of the East boundary description of the property and the door on the 24th day of June, 2019 certificate for a tax deed to be issued line of Section 36 Township 03 names in which the property was at 11:00 o’clock a.m. thereon. The certificate number, Range 7 and the centerline of assessed are as follows: Dated this 22 day of May, 2019. year of issuance, description of the County Road 361. Then run West Certificate Number: 503 Signature: property and the names in which 195.88 feet to curve then run South Year of Issuance: 2016 Annie Mae Murphy the property was assessed are as Description of Property: Clerk of Circuit Court follows: Parcel Number R04823-000 Taylor County, Florida Certificate Number: 1365 Commence at the North east corner 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 Year of Issuance: 2017 of the North west ¼ of the South east Description of Property: ¼ of Section 25 Township 04 Range Parcel Number: R09596-215 07 then run South 20 feet West TDA 19-014 Located in Section 24 Township 09 173.4 feet for Point of beginning NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR Range 09. Lot 12 Commence at the then run South 268.4 feet then West TAX DEED South east corner of the section 169 feet then North 268.4 feet then NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IDE then run North 424.93 feet then run East 169 feet to point of beginning. TECHNOLOGIES, INC the holder of West 4209.14 feet then run North Containing 1.40 acres MOL Recorded the following certificate has filed said 220 feet for a point of beginning. in Taylor County official record 135, certificate for a tax deed to be issued Then run North 110 feet then run page 312. thereon. The certificate number, West 200 feet then run South 110 Name in which assessed: Carl Smith year of issuance, description of the feet then run East 200 feet to point Said property being in the County property and the names in which of beginning containing .51 acres of Taylor, State of Florida. Unless the property was assessed are as MOL Recorded in Taylor County such certificate shall be redeemed follows: official record 310, page 23. according to law, the property Certificate Number: 910 Name in which assessed: ALTON described shall be sold to the highest Year of Issuance: 2017 TURNER JR bidder at the courthouse door on the Description of Property: Said property being in the County of 10th day of June, 2019 at 11:00 Parcel Number: R06562-240 Taylor, State of Florida. o’clock a.m. Located in Section 04 Township Unless such certificate shall be Dated this 8th day of May, 2019. 07 Range 07 Adams Beach Oaks redeemed according to law, the Signature: subdivision Lot 21, Block B property described shall be sold to Annie Mae Murphy containing 1.00 acres MOL Recorded the highest bidder at the courthouse Clerk of Circuit Court in Taylor County official record 628, door on the 24th day of June, 2019 Taylor County, Florida page 423. at 11:00 o’clock a.m. 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 Name in which assessed: DEBORAH Dated this 22 day of May, 2019. SURRATT Signature: TDA 19-011 Said property being in the County of Annie Mae Murphy NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR Taylor, State of Florida. Clerk of Circuit Court TAX DEED Unless such certificate shall be Taylor County, Florida NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that redeemed according to law, the 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 CAZENOVIA CREEK FUNDING II, LLC property described shall be sold to the holder of the following certificate the highest bidder at the courthouse has filed said certificate for a tax door on the 24th day of June, 2019 TDA 19-018 deed to be issued thereon. The at 11:00 o’clock a.m. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR certificate number, year of issuance, Dated this 22 day of May, 2019. TAX DEED description of the property and the Signature: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 5T names in which the property was Annie Mae Murphy WEALTH PARTNERS, LP the holder of assessed are as follows: Clerk of Circuit Court the following certificate has filed said Certificate Number: 439 Taylor County, Florida certificate for a tax deed to be issued Year of Issuance: 2017 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 thereon. The certificate number, Description of Property: year of issuance, description of the Parcel Number: R04222-000 property and the names in which Located in Section 25 Township 04 TDA 19-015 the property was assessed are as Range 07. Hester & Peacock addition NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR follows: resubdivision of Blocks 5 & 6 Hendry TAX DEED Certificate Number: 432 addition lot 8 & commence at the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IDE Year of Issuance: 2016 South west corner of Block 5 Hendry TECHNOLOGIES, INC the holder of Description of Property: addition then run East 57.75 feet the following certificate has filed said Parcel Number R04197-000 North 115 feet then run West 57.75 certificate for a tax deed to be issued Located in Section 24 Township 04 feet then run South 115 feet to a thereon. The certificate number, Range 07. Lots4 & 5 Block 6 Fairlawn point of beginning. Containing .30 year of issuance, description of the Subdivision. Containing .34 acres acres MOL Recorded in Taylor County property and the names in which MOL Recorded in Taylor County official record 744, page 912. the property was assessed are as official record 342, page 386. Name in which assessed THITA J. follows: Name in which assessed: Janice E WOOD Certificate Number: 1139 Crump Said property being in the County of Year of Issuance: 2017 Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida. Description of Property: Taylor, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be Parcel Number: R08057-000 Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the Located in Section 33 Township 04 redeemed according to law, the property described shall be sold to Range 08 Commence at the South property described shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse west corner of the North west ¼ the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 24th day of June, 2019 of the South west ¼ then run East door on the 1st day of July, 2019 at at 11:00 o’clock a.m. 45.47 feet then run North 300 feet 11:00 o’clock a.m. Dated this 22 day of May, 2019. for a point of beginning, then run Dated this 29th day of May, 2019. Signature: East 210 feet then run North 120 Signature: Annie Mae Murphy feet then run West 210 feet then run Annie Mae Murphy Clerk of Circuit Court South 120 feet to point of beginning. Clerk of Circuit Court Taylor County, Florida Containing .57 acres MOL Recorded Taylor County, Florida 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 in Taylor County official record 510, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 page 53. Name in which assessed: JAMES TDA 19-012 & MARY GRAMBLING & LISA TDA 19-019 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR WEATHERLY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR

TAX DEED Said property being in the County of TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Taylor, State of Florida. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 5T CAZENOVIA CREEK FUNDING II, LLC Unless such certificate shall be WEALTH PARTNERS, LP the holder of the holder of the following certificate redeemed according to law, the the following certificate has filed said has filed said certificate for a tax property described shall be sold to certificate for a tax deed to be issued deed to be issued thereon. The A-14 Taco Times May 29, 2019 Recent retirees honored during May 7 workshop School board recognizes eight retirees for 2018-19 By JUSTIN ECKEL to be very, very hard to and some notes provided where she worked as a answers to all the hard Mary Joshua started Eight retirees replace. Not only us, but by the school district, data entry specialist. She questions and did a great working as a teacher representing more than 180 the students are going to included: later transitioned to the job in payroll.” at Perry Primary in years of work experience to miss them,” Glover said. Carrie Akins drove a elementary school, where Linda Turner worked 1989. She moved to the the Taylor County School “There is a lot of school bus for the district she served as the office for the district for 27 years elementary school, and District were honored and knowledge and experience for three and a half years. manager until she ended from 1992-2019. She was a will end her career this recognized for their years represented right here. We She worked for other her 31 years of service this computer aide, a Chapter 1 year after 30 years. “She of dedicated service during are going to miss them. Florida Retirement System year. “She does a wonderful aide and a secretary at the is a dedicated teacher and a recent Taylor County We always hear that they agencies for most of her job at the elementary elementary school. “Linda much beloved by all her School Board meeting. don’t know what they are career, but finished up in school, and they will miss was very efficient and students.” At the school board’s going to do when they Taylor County. “She was her very much.” always had a great smile Patsy Slaughter started May 7 workshop, retire, but when they come a great driver and was a Charlene Stephens for anyone who stopped working at Perry Primary Superintendent of Schools back to visit they (retirees) credit to the district.” started working for the by.” 27 years ago in 1992 Dr. Danny Glover Jr. always have smiles on Milly Markle started district in 1988, and after 32 Kathryn Jones served as and never left. “She still announced the retirement their faces after waking up working for the district years, retired in November a teacher at the elementary sends all of her students of eight school district at 10 a.m.,” Glover joked, in 1991 as a secretary III of 2018. During her tenure school for five and a half birthday cards to this day, employees, including: adding, “Congratulations in the ESE office. She she had several jobs, but is years. She worked for other and parents and students Carrie Akins, Milly to each of you.” stayed in that position for most remembered for her agencies within the Florida alike are very sad to see Markle, Linda Miles, Glover stated that the 28 years and will retire at job as a payroll specialist. Retirement System, but her leave at the end of the Charlene Stephens, Linda level of experience and the end of the school year. “She always knew the retired from Taylor County. year.” Turner, Kathryn Jones, knowledge possessed by “Millie handled many of Mary Joshua and Patsy the 2019 retirees was very the operations in the ESE Slaughter. impressive, adding that that office and will be sorely “These are some true it was a good representation missed.” angels and true jewels who of the quality of staff in the Linda Miles started have been a part of our local school system. working for the district in school district for a very The 2019 Taylor County 1988 as a bus driver. She long time. They are going School District retirees, later transferred to Pre-K,

The Taylor County School Board honored eight school district employees during their May 7 workshop, three of whom were present at the workshop (shown above). Retirees for the 2018-19 school year include: Carrie Akins, Milly Markle, Linda Miles, Charlene Stephens, Linda Turner, Kathryn Jones, Mary Joshua and Patsy Slaughter. Graduation 2019

A supplement to the Taco Times 2019 Graduation Edition Page 2 154 graduates will have their names called at TCHS commencement ceremony Friday One-hundred-fifty- while the band presents the Dr. Danny Glover Jr. four Taylor County High national anthem, followed Distinction will be given School students will hear by the pledge of allegiance. to students graduating with their names called this Principal Charles Finley honors (cum laude), high Taylor County Friday at Dorsett Stadium will deliver the welcoming honors (magna cum laude) during commencement address and introduce or highest honors (summa ceremonies. special guests at the cum laude). The event will mark the ceremony. Once the students have High School culmination of years of Salutatorian Alyssa diplomas in hand, Finley study, dedication and hard Broome and Valedictorian will lead the Class of 2019 work for the students of the Carley Ondash will then in the changing of tassels, Class of 2019 Class of 2019. deliver speeches to their completing their high Friday’s ceremony will fellow graduates. Caroline school careers and sending begin at 7 p.m., with the Middleton, senior class them on to their future Commencement candidates for graduation president, will present a pursuits. entering the stadium to farewell address, followed “I couldn’t be more proud Friday, May 31 • 7 p.m. “Pomp and Circumstance” by the “Alma Mater.” of a group of students,” performed by the Taylor Graduating seniors Finley said. “The future County High School Band. will be awarded their is bright for each of these Dorsett Stadium The JROTC Color Guard diplomas by Finley and amazing young ladies and will raise the American flag Superintendent of Schools gentlemen.

Noved Ahmed Hannah Albritton Gabriel Amerson Haley Armstrong Gregory Bauer Da`corian Bellamy

Thomas Bethea Shontavia Blount Joseph Boswell Pamela Bowden Kaitlyn Boyington Charles Brannen

Ny`kasha Britt Alyssa Broome Austin Brown

Benjamin Brown Caelyn Brown Kathryn Brown 2019 Graduation Edition Page 3

Taylor County High School’s annual Awards Night was held Tuesday, May 14, in the school’s gymnatorium. Seniors receive $1.275 million in scholarships, awards The Taylor County High was a lot of money handed • 4-H: Hardy Jandula. • Gold Seal: Nathan Bellamy, Ben Brown, Matt • Coding and Billing: School (TCHS) graduating out into the community at • Ken & Betsy Smith Hendry, Hardy Jandula, Casselman, Hayden Dice, Savannah Lundy, Samantha Class of 2019 received a our TCHS Awards Night. Foundation with the Ethan Cade Johnson, Hardy Jandula, Bryer Lee, Kostenbauder. combined $1.275 million We had $1.2 million in Historical Society: Brooke Max Kallschmidt, Abigail Joe Morgan, Michael Tate, • Patient Care in scholarships, academic scholarships this year,” Sharpe, Cain McCray. Langford, Cain McCray, Kavon Thomas. Technician: Caelyn Brown, awards and military training Superintendent of Schools • Tri-County Electric Lauren MacKenzie Nowlin, • Diesel: Ty Massey. Javonna Green, Kania education benefits during Dr. Danny Glover Jr. said. Cooperative: Alyssa Noah Sadler, Joseph Shoaff, • (E-I) Electronic Jones, Jenna Lee, Katherine the annual TCHS Awards “Congratulations and Broome, Carley Ondash, Nathaniel Shoaff, Matthew Instrumentation: Cain Nettles, DeAsia Oliver, Assembly held Tuesday, accolades to all of our Jason McHargue. Wallet, Gregory Warf. McCray, Jonathon Mckenzi Revels, Armoni May 14. graduates for over $1.2 • Women’s Club: Caelyn Big Bend Technical McIntosh. Washington. Sixty-nine seniors earned million given out in Brown, Haleigh LaValle, College (BBTC) • Massage: Emaleigh • BBTC: Savannah a Merit Diploma, with a scholarships and awards Brooke Sharpe. • Welding: Da’Corian Edwards. Lundy, Hayden Dice. special designation affixed last week,” School Board • Integrity Mentoring: to their diploma signifying member Danny Lundy said. Ny’kasha Britt. the industry certification “I appreciate everyone’s • Tallahassee Alumnae earned. hard work.” Chapter of Delta Sigma Another 24 seniors Other scholarship award Theta Sorority: Ny’kasha received a Scholar recipients and individual Britt, Carley Ondash. Diploma and corresponding students honored included: • Emergency designation on their • Perry Rotary Club: Management: Caroline certificates of graduation. Carley Ondash. Middleton. Eight TCHS seniors • Kiwanis Club: • Florida Association of were recognized for their Ny’Kasha Britt. School Resource Officers: academic achievement of • Consolidated Max Kallshmidt, Brooke being accepted to a four- Communications: Alyssa Sharpe. year university, including: Broome. • AARP Steinhatchee: • FAMU: Ny’Kasha Britt. • Homer J. Smith: Abbyanna Stewart. • University of Florida: Ny’Kasha Britt, Ja’dakist • Howard and Gretchen Jason McHargue. Campbell, Ajaya Ellis, Leach: Ny’kasha Britt. • Loyola University Auh’vionce Fitchett, • Masonic Lodge: New Orleans: Brooklynn Harmony Glanton, Zharrie Hannah Albritton. McCune. James, Kiwanis Mango. • NFCC: Joseph Shoaff, • FSU: Alyssa Broome, • Brett Bassett Noah Sadler, Abigail Aiden Dunaway, Abigail Scholarship: Carley Martinez, Leanne Philips, Langford, Carley Ondash, Ondash. Madison Groom, Lauren Noved Ahmed. • City Wide Mission Nowlin, Cade Johnson, A total of four seniors Ministry: Jadakist Marah Kinsey, Hardy have enlisted to serve in the Campbell. Jandula. U.S. Armed Forces and will • Hazel James Williams: Bright Futures be eligible for the G.I. Bill, Jada Ellis, Ny’kasha Britt. Scholarships including: • Boys and Girls Club: • Academic: Carley • Army: Javonna Green, Carley Ondash, Alyssa Ondash, Alyssa Broome, Mykel Latham, David Broome, Ny’asia Hamilton, Jason McHargue. Reischl. Abigail Langford, Kaitlyn • Medallion: Noved • Army Reserve: Boyington, Noah Sadler, Ahmed, Hannah Albritton, Caroline Middleton. Hardy Jandula, Mahogany Aiden Dunaway, Savannah • Air Force: Mahogny Smith, Taylor Langley. Easter, Caleb Fall, Taylor Smith. • Wayne Walker Langley, Ryne Linton, “There are a lot of good Welding: Bryer Lee. Abigail Martinez, Caroline things going on. There • FAMU: Ny’kasha Britt Middleton, Matthew Page. 2019 Graduation Edition Page 4

Ja`dakist Campbell Mattea Chaffin Kalista Clark Jer`keara Clayton Titeeanna Collier Colby Crites

Jaylen Crumity Haley Cruse Alexis Davis Caroline Davis Christine Davis Tiffany Davis

Travis Day Hayden Dice Kara Dixon James Drawdy

Aiden Dunaway Savannah Easter Emaleigh Edwards Ajayah Ellis

Jada Ellis Caleb Fall Auh`vionce Fitchett Tilissa Fitchett

Yasmine Flowers Evan Foskey Abigail Freeman Evelyn Gillis 2019 Graduation Edition Page 5

Harmony Glanton Zane Glenn Devante Glover Javonna Green Breanna Griffin Madison Groom Taylor County High School Class Ny`asia Hamilton of Cheyenne Haywood 2 019

Austin Heid Jasmine Hendrix

Nathan Hendry Makayla Hinkle Zharrie James Michael Jandula Abyegayle Johnson Ethan Johnson

Class Color Flower Rose Gold Sunflower Song “Electric Slide” by Neville Livingston Motto “Living My Best Life”

Freddriuna Johnson Kania Jones Tyler Jones

Max Kallschmidt Marah Kinsey Mackenzie Knowles

Emily Knudsen Samantha Kostenbauder 2019 Graduation Edition Page 6

Baccalaureate Service honors senior class Proud parents of the Taylor County High School graduating class of 2019 crowded into First Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 22 for the 2019 TCHS Baccalaureate Service honoring this year’s senior class. Antioch Missionary Church Pastor Tony Graham delivered a poignant and powerful message before a great crowd, thanks in large part to TCHS administrators and church officials agreeing to change the date to avoid a conflict with the Senior Trip to New York. A highlight of the evening was a song selection delivered by members of an interdenominational choir from several local churches. First Baptist Church Pastor Steven Ruff and all of the local churches who participated were thanked for donating their time, talents and monetary gifts. (Photos by of Amy Sadler) 2019 Graduation Edition Page 7

Abigail Langford Taylor Langley Alissa Lanier Mykel Latham Haleigh Lavalle Dawson Lee

Jenna Lee Ryne Linton Savannah Lundy Gauge Madison Kiwanis Mango Abigail Martinez

Ty Massey Tucker McClellan De`avion McCoy Cain McCray

Brooklynn McCune Kaitlyn McGuffie Jason McHargue Jonathon McIntosh

Caroline Middleton Robert Moon Joseph Morgan Cameron Mosley

Erica Mosley Hannah Moto Raegan Murphy Ariana Nesbitt 2019 Graduation Edition Page 8

Taylor County seniors take in the Big Apple Members of the 2019 graduating class at Taylor County High School took part in the annual school-sponsored senior trip to New York City on May 16-20, during which they toured the “Big Apple,” taking in the sights, sounds and tastes of the city. Shown above, the group posed for a photo in the famed Times Square. (Photo courtesy of Mattea Chaffin)

Katherine Nettles Keaton Nix

Lauren Nowlin Dazhon Oliver

DeAsia Oliver

Carley Ondash

Matthew Page 2019 Graduation Edition Page 9 TCHS Senior Walk

The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Class of 2019 donned their graduation caps and gowns on Wednesday, May 15, before walking the halls of Perry Primary School, Taylor County Elementary School and Taylor County Middle School to the cheers of the younger students. (Photos by of Amy Sadler)

Leeann Phillips

Kaleb Poppell

Sebastian Poppell 2019 Graduation Edition Page 10

Brittany Prevatt Dalaytris Ray David Reischl Mckenzi Revels Sumia Reza Noah Sadler

Brooke Sharpe Garrett Sheppard Joseph Shoaff Nathaniel Shoaff Allaysia Simon Haven Skinner

Bless Smith Haley Smith Mahogany Smith Pacen Smith Seth Smyrnios Hannah Stading Senior Officers President Caroline Middleton Treasurer Hardy Jandula Secretary Mattea Chaffin

Michael Stalans Stewart Abbyanna Stewart Tyler Stokes

Tyler Swainbank Erica Taylor Charles Thomas

Congratulations to the Taylor County High School Class of 2017 Perry Newspapers, Inc. 2019 Graduation Edition Page 11 TCHS Class of 2019

Kavan Thomas Marissa Thomas Hailey Torres Dennis Vanderhulst Karman Walker Rick Wallace

Matthew Wallat Kenneth Ward Gregory Warf Armoni Washington Nathan Weatherly Dustin Williams Not Pictured Matt Casselman Zachary Davis Neshon Ellis Christian Linton Reginald Madison Shan Liang Ou Michael Tate Katylyn Williamson Destiny Wilson Alyza Watson 2019 Graduation Edition Page 12 BBTC will hold commencement Thursday night Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) will hold its 2019 commencement ceremony Thursday, May 30, at 7 p.m. at Big Bend Technical College -- Platinum Credential Recipients 2019 -- Florida Ready to Work Forest Capital Hall. The ceremony will honor BBTC’s career and technical education students, as well as its general equivalency diploma (GED) recipients. BBTC Director Jodi Tillman will lead the introduction of graduates, followed by the processional, accompanied by the Taylor County High School (TCHS) band. The TCHS junior reserve officers’ training corps (JROTC) will conduct the presentation of colors, and Drayton Pegg, SkillsUSA president, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The TCHS band will perform the national anthem. Mason Callaway of Perry’s First Assembly of God will provide the opening prayer. Big Bend Technical College -- Outstanding Secondary and Postsecondary CTE Students 2019 Tillman will then welcome guests and make introductions, followed by the awarding of certificates, awards and diplomas. BBTC students recognized at Awards Ceremony Afterward, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danny Glover Jr. will present the declaration of graduation, followed by Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) hosted its annual Bembry, Caelyn Brown (phlebotomy), Julie Crum, Haley Tillman’s closing remarks and the recessional. Awards Ceremony Thursday, May 23. Dixon (phlebotomy), Lauren Fillyaw, Javonna Green, This year’s graduates include: Students honored during the event included: Hannah Gurr, Sandra Hale (phlebotomy), Kania Jones, • 2018-19 GED Graduates: Alexis Alexandrou, Stacey • Ready to Work Platinum Credentials: Arthur Disney Kelly, Anica Land, Kaci Law, Jenna Lee (PCT), Arnold, Ni’Ashia Baker, Jesse Boyington, Thine Branch, Beavers, Micah Byrd, Gregory Campbell, Stephanie Lauryn Martin (phlebotomy), Katherine Nettles, De’Asia Ashtyn Brannen, John Brooks, Amelia Brown, McKayle Cobb, Madison Elliott, Javonna Green, Angel Mauldin, Oliver, Paityn Parker (phlebotomy), McKenzi Revels, Buckley, Christyn Cash, Austin Carlton, Jesse Clark, Cain McCray, Alexa Reeves and Marcus Cruce. Harley Russ (phlebotomy), JoDee Sessions, Haley Shows Marissa Cooley, Tyler Copen, Kayle Couey, Caysee • Industry Certifications:(Diesel Systems Technology) (phlebotomy), Alison Singletary (phlebotomy and EKG), Cruce, Britney Freed, Lynnzie Grubbs, Alissa Hale, Richard Hatcher, T2 Diesel Engines and T4 Brakes; Darresha Smith (phlebotomy), Micaela Trejo, Alexis Ward Camden Hale, Luke Hatcher, Anthony Hendry, Destiny and Justin Weeks, T4 Brakes; (Medical Coder Biller) (phlebotomy), Autumn Ward and Armoni Washington. Johns, Lorrenzo Lee, Caleb Littlepage, Joshua Littlepage, Eunice Brown, Certified Professional Coder; (Patient ➟ Please see page 14 Mary Kate Murphy, Connor Slaughter, Jamari Thompson, Care Technician/PCT & CNA) Quanisha Bailey, Haleigh Michael Williams and Paityn Wilson. • Diesel Maintenance Technician: Garrett Grambling was the Outstanding Secondary Student Award recipient. • Diesel Systems Technology I: Brandon Bodine, Robert Bodine, Ernesto Nunez, Brandon Osteen, Jeff Ray, Eugene Stewart and Justin Weeks (ASE certified T4 brakes). Richard Hatcher (ASE certified T2 diesel engines, T4 brakes) was the Outstanding Postsecondary Student Award recipient. • Electronic Technology I: Henry Blue, Colby Cannon, Michael Towles and Connor Weeks. Cain McCray was the Outstanding Secondary Student Award recipient. • Electrical Instrumentation I: Justin Anderson, Henry Blue, Joshua Bodiford, Colby Cannon, Daniel Everett, William Knight, Ryan Koon, Nathaniel Massey, Malcolm Page, Quinn Roosen, James Southerland and Chance Webb. Garrison Towles was the Outstanding Postsecondary Student Award recipient. • Electrical and Instrumentation II: William Knight, Walker Lawson, John Osteen Jr., Malcolm Page, Kaelen Reed and Nicholas Revels. Colby Cannon was the Outstanding Postsecondary Student Award recipient. • Massage Therapy: Scarlet Crowley (Certified Physical Therapy Asst. Aide), Rachel Everett (Certified Physical Therapy Asst. Aide), Kieondra Gainous (Certified Physical Therapy Asst. Aide), Sierra Land (Certified Physical Therapy Asst. Aide), Kaylea Lilliott (Certified Physical Therapy Asst. Aide) and Emaleigh Edwards (Certified Physical Therapy Asst. Aide). Linda Willis (Certified Physical Therapy Asst. Aide) was the Outstanding Postsecondary Student Award recipient. • Medical Coder/Biller: Alenia Adkison, Eunice Brown (Certified Professional Coder), Deborah Green, Krista Jones, Valerie Jones, Angel Mauldin, Brandy McNeil, Kayla Naes and Shianna Warf. Mara Johnson was the Outstanding Postsecondary Student Award recipient, and Savanah Lundy was the Outstanding Secondary Student Award recipient. • Millwright I: (Industrial Mechanic and Installer) James Cooley, Jeremiah Cruse, Thomas Gardner, Shawn Gradwell, Kerby Hanson, Luke Hatcher, Justin Holden, Trevor Lamb, Colton Peaden, Colson Plymel, Seth Rucks and Ross Smith. Ben Lancaster (NCCER Level I and II Industrial Maintenance Mechanics) was the Outstanding Postsecondary Student Award recipient, and Tyler Severance was the Outstanding Secondary Student Award recipient. • Millwright II: (Industrial Mechanic and Installer) Chase Carter, Shawn Gradwell (NCCER Level I Industrial Maintenance Mechanics), Seth Rucks, Bryan Shaw and Kelsey Stephens. Thomas Gardner was the Outstanding Postsecondary Student Award recipient, and Luke Hatcher (NCCER Level I and II Industrial Maintenance Mechanics) was the Most Outstanding Secondary Student Award recipient. • Patient Care Technician: Precious Aiken (PCT, CNA), Quanisha Bailey (PCT, CNA), Haleigh Bembry (PCT, CNA), Caelyn Brown (PCT, CNA, Phlebotomy), Julie Crum (PCT, CNA), Lauren Fillyaw (PCT, CNA), ➟ Please see page 14 2019 Graduation Edition Page 13 Twelve seniors make up Point of Grace Christian Class of ‘19 Point of Grace Fellowship chapel. Storm Eckel, Garrett Evin Tres’ Rogers, Class valedictorian was Department of Law Christian School held its Twelve graduates Ryan Grambling, Canyon Ridge Carlton Sadler, Eli Dorman, and Kevin Enforcement (FDLE) commencement exercises were awarded diplomas: Lee Gray, Zachary Grant John Cole Tuten Eckel was salutatorian. Commissioner Rick Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m., Trace Clayton Allen, Eli Hoover, Michael J. Padgett, and Sarah Elizabeth Keynote speaker for Swearingen, who is also a at the Crosspoint Baptist Calvin Dorman, Kevin Colson Velton Plymel, Webber. the occasion was Florida Taylor County native.

Trace Clayton Allen Eli Calvin Dorman Kevin Storm Eckel Garrett Ryan Grambling Canyon Lee Gray Zachary Grant Hoover

Michael J. Padgett Colson Velton Plymel Evin Tres’ Rogers Ridge Carlton Sadler John Cole Tuten Sarah Elizabeth Webber Freeman, Mathews earn degrees Courtney graduates at Aucilla Christian This year’s Aucilla Cruce, Mackenzie Wirick, from Next Generation Academy Christian Academy 2019 Justin Grantham, Ryan graduating class includes Jackson, Levi Stafford, Justin Freeman and Krystal Mathews graduated Evan Blair Courtney of Ayush Patel, Brandon Thursday, May 23, from Next Generation Christian Taylor County. Bates and Blake Wirick. Academy. Aucilla Christian held “They have both shown themselves to be excellent its commencement students and hard workers,” Principal Joshua Remington exercises Saturday, May said. 25, at 7 p.m., in the “Justin has been accepted into Big Bend Technical school’s gym. College and will be enrolled in their Electrical and His fellow graduates Instrumentation Technology program. His plan is to included: Megan Schofill, learn and practice a trade, and then to pursue a degree in Ashlyn Rogers, Chloe engineering. Reams, Emily Brock, Krystal has also been accepted into Big Bend Technical Addie Bowen, Asyria College, and she is in their Practical Nursing program. She Shuler, Grace Beshears, plans to pursue a career in physical therapy, and someday Dilyn Stowers, Cody to open her own physical therapy office in Taylor County. Smith, Kaitlin Lane, We are proud of both of them, and we look forward to Taylor Walker, Andrew seeing the success that God will bring to them in the Burrus, Ian Hatsell, Davis Evan Blair Courtney Justin Freeman future,” he said. Krystal Mathews 2019 Graduation Edition Page 14 Welding students recognized for receiving certifications AWARDS “Hardy” Jandula, Brian Beavers, Jarrett Briggs, Continued from page 12 Keen, Dawson Lee, Justin Cunningham, Matthew Lee, Davin Owen Drawdy, Thomas • Welding (one McCray, Joseph Morgan, Jackson, Hunter McCulley, certification): Michael Michael Padgett, Devante Drayton Pegg, Jarrett Allen, Rodney Beasley, Robinson and Cadan Stephenson and Kennan Micah Byrd, Hayden Tharpe. Wood. Dice, Jacob Dulbs, Austin • Welding (two • Welding (three Edwards, Buddy Filsell, certifications): Austin certifications): Cody David Hudson, Michael Baumgardner, Arthur Davis. BBTC graduates listed COMMENCEMENT CNA), Sandra Hale (PCT, (PCT, CNA), Kaci Law Continued from page 12 CNA, Phlebotomy), Aaron (PCT, CAN, EKG), Jenna Howell (PCT), Kania Jones Lee (PCT), Lauryn Martin Javonna Green (PCT, (PCT, CNA), Disney Kelly (PCT, CNA, Phlebotomy), Big Bend Technical College -- Skills USA Officers 2019 CNA), Hannah Gurr (PCT, (PCT, CNA), Anica Land Katherine Nettles (PCT, CNA), Paityn Parker (PCT, CNA, Phlebotomy), McKenzi Revels (PCT, CNA), Harley Russ (PCT, CNA, Phlebotomy, EKG), JoDee Sessions (PCT, CNA), Haley Shows (PCT, CNA, Phlebotomy), Alison Singletary (PCT, CNA, Phlebotomy, EKG), Darresha Smith (PCT, CNA, Phlebotomy), Micaela Trejo (PCT, CNA), Autumn Ward (PCT, CNA), Alexis Ward-Lee (PCT, CNA) and Armoni Washington (PCT, CNA). Haley Dixon was the Outstanding Postsecondary Student Award recipient, and Deasia Oliver (PCT, CNA) was the Outstanding Secondary Student Award recipient. • Welding Technology: Mathew Allen (American Welding Society Certified Welder), Austin Baumgardner (American Welding Society Certified Welder), Rodney Beasley (American Welding Society Certified Welder), Arthur Beavers (American Welding Society Certified Welder), Jarrett Briggs (American Welding Society Certified Welder), Justin Cunningham (American Welding Society Certified Welder), Cody Davis (American Welding Society Certified Welder), Jacob Dulbs (American Welding Society Certified Welder), Ryan Hart (American Welding Society Certified Welder), Wade Hudson (American Welding Society Certified Welder), Brian Keen (American Welding Society Certified Welder), Drayton Pegg (American Welding Society Certified Welder), Taylor Reyna (American Welding Society Certified Welder), Holden ➟ Please see page 15 2019 Graduation Edition Page 15

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Graduates Sarinah Anthony Kendal Blue Madeline Everett Isobella Flores Jacori Flowers

Nathan Guenthner Sarah Harden Brittany Holmes Heather Roberson Olivia Worsham Christian Young Taylor County students graduate from NFCC North Florida Community College speaker. to “remember to work hard in everything Sarah Diana Harden (cum laude), Kaylyn awarded 136 students with degrees or “This is quite the accomplishment,” you do. Remember to always give back. Searcy, Marissa Dyan Swindle (magna cum certificates at the conclusion of its Spring said Shoaf as he addressed NFCC Always appreciate your family and friends laude), Kaylin Tomlinson, Danielle Olivia Term 2019. Graduates were honored at graduates. “You can do absolutely anything; that helped you get here.” Worsham (cum laude) and John Christian NFCC’s Spring 2019 Commencement you have already accomplished something In closing, he congratulated the NFCC Young. Ceremony on May 9 at Van H. Priest very important.” Class of 2019, stating, “Congratulations • A.S. in Accounting Technology: Auditorium. Jason Shoaf was the guest Shoaf encouraged the graduates and well done. Go Sentinels!” Ashley Browning. NFCC applauds the accomplishments of • A.S. in Business Administration: its May graduates and NFCC Class of 2019. Heather Nicole Roberson. “This is North Florida’s 61st year of • A.S. in Registered Nursing: Madeline providing services to our community,” said Everett and Brittany Leigh Holmes. NFCC President John Grosskopf. “This is a • Accounting Technology Management: very special occasion for all of us.” Dawn Holden (highest honors). Taylor County students recognized • Accounting Technology Operations: included: Heather Nicole Roberson (high honors). • Associate in Arts: Sarinah Blair • Childcare Center Operations: Kelli Anthony, Kendal Brooke Blue (summa Brannen and Erika Williams (highest cum laude), Isabella Nicole Flores (magna honors). cum laude), Jocori Chavez Flowers, Nathan • Commercial Vehicle Driving: Vincent Guenthner, Kendra Danielle Sapp Hamrick, Morgan (highest honors). Nursing students’ pinning ceremony to be held June 7 COMMENCEMENT Thomas Jackson was the Welding Society Certified Continued from page 14 Outstanding Postsecondary Welder). Hunter McCulley Student Award recipient, (American Welding Richardson (American and Hayden Dice was Society Certified Welder) Welding Society Certified the Most Outstanding was the Outstanding Welder), Devante Robinson Secondary Student Award Secondary Student Award (American Welding Society recipient. recipient, and Cody Davis Certified Welder), Jarrett • Welding Technology (American Welding Society Stephenson (American Advanced: Garrett Allen Certified Welder) was the Welding Society Certified (American Welding Society Outstanding Postsecondary Welder) and Kennan Certified Welder), Chandler Student Award recipient. Wood (American Welding Baker (American Welding BBTC will also recognize Society Certified Welder). Society Certified Welder), its Practical Nursing Owen Drawdy (American students, who will complete Welding Society Certified their program and will be Welder), Chase Gurley pinned as Practical Nurse (American Welding Society graduates June 7. Certified Welder), Thomas Those students are: Jackson (American Welding Gregory Campbell, Society Certified Welder), Stephanie Cobb, Stacy Brent Mathis (American Cooper, Brianna Crews, Welding Society Certified Marcus Cruce, Jamera Welder), Drayton Pegg Edwards, Madison Elliott, (American Welding Society Angela French, Breanna Certified Welder), Jarett Hill, Alexis Morgan, Stephenson (American Melissa Richardson, Welding Society Certified Brittani Stopko, Litoya Welder) and Timothy Taylor, Ashley Upshaw and Williams (American Destinee Walker. 2019 Graduation Edition Page 16

Dawn Holden, Accounting Award Sarah Harden, Biology Award Diana Carrier, Student Government Assoc. Award 4 from Taylor earn honors awards North Florida Community In total, NFCC awarded Business Professor Marie the College.” President John Grosskopf. hard work, dedication College (NFCC) honored a total of 32 “Outstanding Guest was honored with “Honors Convocation is “We are extremely proud and accomplishments. outstanding students and Student Awards” and the “Professional Educator one of our favorite events of our students, and Congratulations to each of student leaders during announced three special Leadership Award,” of the year,” said NFCC tonight we applaud their you on a job well done.” its Honors Convocation honors. Cheri Green of and Suwannee County ceremony held Thursday, Madison received NFCC’s Economic Development April 23. prestigious “Student of Director Jimmy Norris was Students from various the Year” award. NFCC named the “2019 Friend to academic areas and student organizations received recognition for outstanding achievement and character during the 2018-2019 academic year. NFCC faculty and staff announced each award recipient as NFCC President John Grosskopf and Dean of Academic Affairs Jennifer Page presented the awards. Four Taylor County students were recognized during the ceremony: Diana Carrier, “Student Government Association Award;” Dawn Holden, “Accounting Award;” Sarah Harden, “Biology Award;” and Hannah Baron, “Survey of Chemistry Award.”