50¢ Friday/ Saturday Perry News-Herald May 3-4, 2013 Serving the Tree Capital of the South Since 1889 News Forum Senior Center holds No felony charges filed in benefit yard sale today Taylor Senior Citizens Center will hold an indoor/ outdoor yard sale today crashPerry News-Herald that killed Ketring, 15 (Friday) starting at 8 a.m. “Available items include Nearly eight months daughter, Angel, the Florida evidence, Mr. Hatcher’s box) stopped recording one Yelverton, 17. furniture, appliances, dishes, after the two-vehicle Highway Patrol (FHP) has vehicle was solely at fault second prior to the collision. Mendoza was driving a clothing, shoes, whatnots crash that claimed the completed its investigation in the crash for violation of The light bulbs from his 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and much more,” organizers life of former mayor and cited both drivers right-of-way…he failed to headlights were sent to and had three passengers said. Emily Ketring’s 15-year-old involved with misdemeanor yield in front of a stop sign,” the Florida Department traveling with him: Kyle All proceeds will benefit offenses. FHP Traffic Homicideof Law Enforcement Matthew Mixon, 22; the center’s meal program. James Harrison Hatcher, Supervisor Sgt. Aaron (FDLE) for processing…the Edward Porter, 22; and The center is located on who was 19 at the time Stephens said Thursday. investigation showed that Sierra Sasher, 19. Ash Street. of the crash, was cited for “We were able to everybody had their lights Based on the violation of right-of-way; determine time and distance activated at the time of the investigation, Hatcher Reuben Mendoza, 26, of based on the ‘black box’ crash, and Mr. Mendoza, in evidently pulled into Class of 1968 hosts Lake City, was cited for from Mendoza’s vehicle. It fact, had his bright lights the path of Mendoza’s ‘mini’ reunion driving without a license, showed that even if he had on,” he said. oncoming vehicle at the Saturday no proof of insurance and been traveling under or at The crash happened at “T” intersection of Morgan expired tag. the speed limit at the time of 9:20 p.m., Sept. 16, 2012. Whiddon Road and Johnson The Taylor County High Both men received the the crash, it still would have Hatcher was driving a Stripling Road. School Class of 1968 is citation notices this week happened. The data showed 2007 Suzuki Reno with two Ketring sustained fatal having a 45th “mini” reunion and are awaiting upcoming his vehicle was traveling passengers: high school injuries and was pronounced Saturday, May 4, at Fiddler’s court dates. over the speed limit prior sophomore Ketring and Restaurant in Steinhatchee, ➟ Please see page 5 Angel Ketring “Based on all the to the collision, but it (the fellow JROTC cadet Cody starting at 2 p.m. “Dinner is Dutch-treat and visiting is the only thing we have in mind—no plan, no program, no agenda,” DCF Win this boat Saturday Suezette (Garner) Stephens said. “Anyone interested in officials attending is asked to give me a call at (850) 838-0536.” Relay teams: don’t at library forget Bank Night Relay For Life team two days captains are reminded that “Bank Night” is slated for Monday, May 6, at Evangel a week Christian. With nearly one-quarter Campsite selections will of Taylor County residents be made Friday, May 10, receiving food stamp at the Taylor County High assistance, including one School track, beginning at 6 third of local children, p.m. the Florida Department of Children and Families Community Prayer (DCF) has begun stationing Walk is this Sunday personnel at the Taylor County Public Library on The Women’s Prayer Circle Tuesdays and Wednesdays invites the community to join to assist residents with the Taylor County Prayer issues regarding food Walk planned this Sunday, stamps, cash assistance and May 5, at 3 p.m. Medicaid. The walk will begin at Wal- The representatives will Mart with “join in” stops along be on site from 9 a.m. to the way. 4:30 p.m. each day. “Groups can assemble and Boating season has arrived and the Perry Optimist Club is offering residents a chance to win a new “We do a lot with DCF,” join us at Tree Capital Credit 16-foot Alumacraft boat, motor and trailer valued at $10,600. Tickets are just $5 each and available Library Manager Linda Union and Hampton Springs at Ragans Ace Hardware, Wilson’s Bait & Tackle, Sea Hag Marina, Keaton Beach Marina and Econfina Hawkins said, adding that Avenue. We will be marching River Resort. The drawing will be held this Saturday during the club’s 22nd annual Saltwater Fishing the library was already a to City Hall. For those who Tournament. Tickets for the tournament are also still available, at $50 each. All proceeds benefit programs community partner with don’t feel they can make the serving local youth. Shown above with the boat that will be given away Saturday are Optimist return trip, shuttle vans will ➟ Please see page 5 members (l to r) Keith Ragans, Feebee Houck and President Mike Deming. For more information on be available. If you can’t walk, the tournament, please see page A-7. plan to meet us at City Hall. We ask each group to bring your church flag, banner or sign to identify yourselves. As we march we will be singing, In-town shuttle service logged praying and pronouncing blessings on our county,” organizers said. For additional information, contact Helen Blue at 584- more than 25,000 rides in 2012 3515 or Deborah Flowers at (786) 417-5662. Perry’s in-town in addition to the in-town ride is 50 cents. Taylor County Public “When I ride along, I shuttle, which is shuttle. The meeting will The stops include: Super Library, Even Start, Taylor see that many people are funded through Taylor be held at the Courthouse Wash (1403 Hwy. 98 W.), County Health Department; going to retail outlets,” Cox Register now for County’s Transportation Annex on Green Street. Tidewater Apartments, Premier Medical, Taylor said. “We also have quite summer Pre-K/VPK Disadvantaged Program, County Grants Jerkins Community Center, County Senior Center a few people using it to go Registration is underway provided 25,130 rides in Coordinator Melody Cox, Exxon Station (1203 Byron and Doctors’ Memorial to work. They also use the for the Summer Pre-K/VPK 2012. who helps administer the Butler Pkwy.), Woodridge Hospital. shuttle to go to the local Program. The Taylor County program, said the county is Apartments, Family Dollar, The shuttle makes the medical providers. Applications are available Commission will hold required by the state to hold Kmart, Winn-Dixie, loop in one hour and repeats “People are using it at the Taylor County Pre-K its annual public hearing the hearing each year. Southern Villas, Pineview the route throughout the because they have a real office. For additionalduring its regular board The busiest of the Apartments, Stonegate day, except from 12:30 to need.” information, please call the meeting on Monday, May transportation services is Apartments, Taylor 1:30 p.m. In addition to the in-town Pre-K office at 838-2535. 6, at 5:30 p.m. to update the in-town shuttle, which Technical Institute, BP According to Cox, of the shuttle, the Transportation the public as well as receive visits 22 stops throughout Station (South Byron Butler 25,130 riders who utilized Disadvantaged Program comments on the program, the city each hour from 7:30 Parkway), Dollar General, the shuttle service in 2012, offers an “on-call service” American Legion which oversees a number a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday Walmart, Perry Post Office, 9,702 were elderly and meets Tuesday of transportation services through Friday. A one-way Taylor County Courthouse, 3,110 were disabled. ➟ Please see page 14 Frankie Holmes will share his experiences aboard the U.S.S. Tringa, ASR 16, a submarine rescue ship, Brotherhood Ride Tuesday, May 7. He will be the guest Perryspeaker at the May 7 meeting News-Herald of American Legion Post 96. in Perry Saturday All interested persons are Firefighters and police officers who are cycling more than invited to attend. The meeting 750 miles in nine days to pay tribute to eight emergency will start at 7 p.m. responders who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the citizens of their community in 2012 will be in Perry this Saturday, May 4, at Forest Capital Hall. The group is scheduled to arrive between 2 and 3 p.m. The Brotherhood Ride will arrive in Perry Saturday, between 2 and 3 p.m. ➟ Please see page 3 Index Weather Looking Back ......... A-2 Entertainment ........ A-8 Friday 78˚ Saturday 78˚ Sunday 77˚ Perry News-Herald Living ..................... A-4 TV listings .............. A-9 62˚ 62˚ 55˚ One section 124th Year, No. 18 Religion .................. A-6 Classifieds ........... A-12 www.perrynewspapers.com Sports .................... A-7 60% 40% 10% A-2 Perry News-Herald Looking Back May 3-4, 2013 Remember when... Winging it without Uncle Charles By ANTHONY L. WHITE [email protected] I’ve worn many hats and played several different roles during my 40-plus years. I was born into the roles of big brother, oldest child and grandson. I grew into some roles, like friend, neighbor and dreamer. While other roles, such as writer and teacher, were the results of my dreaming. Goodman farm When it comes to how well I fit into the Betty Ann Goodman Curvin shared this 1940-era photo of her grandmother at the Goodman farm located about two miles east of Perry in the San Pedro area.