Steinhatchee volunteers He is Risen! donate face masks Easter services online Page A-3 Page A-6 50¢ Friday/ Saturday April 10-11, 2020 www.perrynewspapers.com Theft ring busted Thousands in stolen goods recovered Two people were arrested County Sheriff’s Office TCSO officials. and several thousand dollars (TCSO). “This appears to have worth of stolen property -- Many of the stolen items been a series of burglaries including firearms, ATVs, appear to be tied to a series which have been occurring chainsaws, weedeaters, of thefts occurring in the in various areas for a tree stands, tools and other Leisure Retreats and Spring span of about a year and industrial items -- were Warrior area. However there a half,” stated TCSO Lt. recovered Wednesday at appears to be property from Investigator Gina Deeson. a residence in the Spring residences located all over “There were four trailer Warrior area by the Taylor Taylor County, according to loads and two truckloads of property recovered during this operation, so it will take time to get all of the property returned to the rightful owners,” she added. “The investigation is continuing, and more arrests are expected,” Deeson said. As part of the An ATV reported stolen on April 7 led TCSO investigators to two investigation, which is different residences, where they discovered thousands of dollars in items ➟ Please see page 5 allegedly taken during a string of burglaries over the past year and a half David Cochran Christian Gage Parker in the coastal area of the county. 79 tested, no new cases here: TMH CEO: ‘This is deadly serious’ By CAITLYN BURCHETT pandemic is far from over, forecast the peak, as well as June. While the best-case As Florida’s confirmed contact by 31 percent and Staff Writer estimating the impact from area hospitals’ needs. scenario requires more coronavirus (COVID-19) has the potential to reduce Taylor County held the virus will not peak until The best-case scenario, time to flatten the curve and cases continue to climb, the number of critical steady at just one positive late May or June. which takes into account achieve high compliance TMH says the Big Bend coronavirus cases by 65 coronavirus case, as of TMH – a partner of school closings, non- regarding social distancing area is currently on track percent. the Florida Department of Doctors’ Memorial Hospital essential business closings guidelines, this scenario for the alternative scenario. “We need to continue Health’s (DOH) midday – held a press conference and social distancing, forecasts 68 intensive care Utilizing geo-mapping to flatten the curve. The update Thursday. However, Thursday, to explain the predicts tha- hospital unit (ICU) admissions and to track social movement model does not have all the a panel of Tallahassee COVID-19 Hospital Impact admissions in the Big 45 ventilated admissions. in the area, Taylor County variables in it, but it does Memorial Hospital (TMH) Model for Epidemics Bend Region will peak at Alternatively, TMH has been graded a C- show what will happen professionals predict the (CHIME) model utilized to 227 around the middle of experts say the most likely (on a scale of A to F) on if we have a major break scenario will result in how well the county is out,” TMH President & hospital admissions peaking following social distancing CEO Mark O’Bryant said. at 361 in late May, with 90 guidelines. Neighboring “This is not a game. This is ICU admissions and 60 counties include: Lafayette deadly serious.” ventilated admissions. with a B-, Dixie with a According to figures “Hopefully, if everyone B-, Madison with a C and released by the DOH at 11 does what they are Jefferson with a C. a.m. yesterday, 79 people supposed to do, we will see However, according to in Taylor County had been the curve flatten and it will the CHIME model, tested for the virus – with 78 be less severe than what we continuing the closing of negatives and one positive. just described here,” TMH schools and non-essential All four of Taylor Vice President and Chief businesses, as well as County’s direct neighbors Clinical Officer Ryan Smith adhering to social distancing ➟ Please see page 2 Officials worry over said. guidelines, reduces social lack of hospital beds Social distancing is distancing – hard. They are to the guidelines, the the key to reducing the tracking cellphone usage, worry is we – rural spread of COVID-19, and based on that data, counties – could exceed yet residents in rural they are saying that rural the amount of (hospital) communities – including counties are not doing a beds available in North Taylor – are not heeding good job of staying put,” Florida,” he said. the guidelines set out by Superintendent of Schools “Limiting face- the CDC. Dr. Danny Glover Jr. told to-face contact with “I had a conference call members of the Taylor others is the best way this afternoon with state County School Board to reduce the spread of and local officials, and at their regular meeting coronavirus disease 2019 they say we need to push Tuesday, the message of social “If we don’t adhere ➟ Please see page 2 Students’ work will be graded, with ‘compassion and grace’ Heroes at work After a few stumbles in continues though both School Principal Kelli Local residents are quickly finding out a little-known fact that nurses making the correct technical pick services at the various Brannen said. have long faced – wearing a face mask for a long time hurts your ears. connections, the Taylor schools and bus route Taylor County Thankfully, one local 3D printer enthusiast has developed a cure for that County School Board’s deliveries. Elementary School in the form of colorful “Ear Savers.” To date, Charles Praytor (above, back first virtual meeting went “As we moving into Principal Sabrina Lytle left) has fielded requests for nearly 1,000 of the plastic contraptions he relatively smooth Tuesday, Phase II, the packets said workbooks were being has made at home with the help of his two trusty 3D printers. “I belong with administrators contain work that is based distributed to students to a 3D printing group on Facebook and we have been sharing ideas about reporting few changes in on the standards we would this week and that a drop- what we can do to help during this crisis. I saw this and got started,” the district’s “distance be teaching if students were off box would be placed Praytor said. He is currently able to produce 80 Ear Savers a day and has learning” efforts. in class. They are getting in front of the school for distributed hundreds to local healthcare workers. “I’ve tried to include Principals said packet a 12-day work packet,” ➟ Please see page 5 motivational messages on many of the Ear Savers, like ‘Stay Strong’ and distribution for students Taylor County Primary ‘Hero at Work’ because I believe that is so important.”

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If you have any questions, call (850) sports, classified advertising, legal advertising and our newspaper. 584-5513. Social distancing limits contact with infected people, surfaces HOSPITAL BEDS you and others is one of be inhaled into the lungs. What is the difference of their home or current Isolation is used to Continued from page 1 the best tools we have to Recent studies indicate between quarantine and place. A person may have separate sick people from avoid being exposed to that people who are isolation? been exposed to the virus healthy people. People (COVID-19),” Taylor this virus and slowing its infected but do not have Quarantine without knowing it (for who are in isolation should County’s department spread locally and across symptoms likely also play Quarantine is used to keep example, when traveling or stay home. In the home, of health representative the country and world,” a role in the spread of someone who might have out in the community), or anyone sick should separate Martine Young said. officials said. COVID-19. been exposed to COVID-19 they could have the virus themselves from others by “Social distancing, Why practice social It may be possible that a away from others. Someone without feeling symptoms. staying in a specific “sick” also called “physical distancing? person can get COVID-19 in self-quarantine stays Quarantine helps limit bedroom or space and using distancing,” means keeping COVID-19 spreads by touching a surface or separated from others, and further spread of COVID-19. a different bathroom (if space between yourself and mainly among people object that has the virus they limit movement outside Isolation possible). other people outside of your who are in close contact on it and then touching home,” she explained. (within about six feet) for their own mouth, nose, To practice social or a prolonged period. Spread or eyes. However, this is Madison County has 12 cases physical distancing: happens when an infected not thought to be the main • Stay at least six feet person coughs, sneezes, way the virus spreads. DEADLY SERIOUS Dixie, 87 people had been “Even though our away from other people. or talks, and droplets from COVID-19 can live for Continued from page 1 tested, with just one positive numbers look great, that is • Do not gather in groups. their mouth or nose are hours or days on a surface, test. To date, Jefferson has a fragile number,” O’Bryant • Stay out of crowded launched into the air and depending on factors such -- Dixie Jefferson, Lafayette tested 52 people, yielding said. places and avoid mass land in the mouths or noses as sunlight and humidity. and Madison -- have also had eight confirmed cases. TMH officials are gatherings. of people nearby. Social distancing helps at least one confirmed case. With 12 positive cases, continuing to engage with “Keeping space between The droplets can also limit contact with infected Lafayette most recently Madison has the highest outlying counties, such people and contaminated confirmed one positive infection rate of Taylor’s as DMH, to help manage surfaces. coronavirus case. Lafayette direct neighbors. Madison COVID-19 prevention and Tips for social distancing has tested 33 people. In has tested 73 people. care. Schools shifting • Follow guidance from authorities where you live. to once-a-week • If you need to shop for food or medicine at the grocery store or pharmacy, stay at least 6 feet away food distribution from others. • Use mail-order for medications, if possible. In a bid to further reduce contact and strengthen social • Consider a grocery distancing, the Taylor County School District will begin delivery service. a once-a-week food distribution for students Wednesday, • Cover your mouth April 15. and nose with a cloth face Five days worth of breakfast and lunches will be given cover when around others, out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Taylor County Elementary including when you have School. Students do not need to be present, but their names to go out in public, for must be recorded at each distribution. example to the grocery “This is for the safety of our students and our staff,” store. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danny Glover Jr. said. • Stay at least six feet Some 250-300 lunches have been distributed for students between yourself and since schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. others, even when you wear a face covering. • Avoid large and small gatherings in private places and public spaces, such a friend’s house, parks, restaurants, shops, or any other place. This advice applies to people of any age, including teens and younger adults. Children should not have in-person playdates while school is out. To help maintain social connections while social distancing, learn tips to keep children healthy while school’s out. • Work from home when possible. • If possible, avoid using any kind of public transportation, ridesharing, or taxis. • If you are a student or parent, talk to your school “Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping about options for digital/ space between yourself and other people outside of your home,” Taylor distance learning. County’s department of health representative, Martine Young, explained. A-3 Perry News-Herald April 10-11, 2020 Steinhatchee helping those on the front lines By DEBRA ANN BUTLER area healthcare workers protection against the The whirring of and Steinhatchee residents. spreading of germs, but sewing machines Nurses located as far away also remind wearers not to drifts out of windows as Pinellas County and touch their faces. across Steinhatchee as North Carolina are now Be safe everyone. Stay professional seamstresses wearing Sellers’ creations. home unless necessity and church volunteers alike A group of volunteers dictates otherwise. donate their time and talents with Fellowship Baptist Wash your hands to produce face masks Church of Steinhatchee frequently, and practice protecting nurses, law are also using their own kindness toward one enforcement and the people personal stashes of fabric to another – now more than of Steinhatchee in the battle make face masks for all of ever. against COVID-19. those in Steinhatchee who Debra Ann Butler When Karen Tidwell of want one. graduated from Eckerd American Legion Post #291 Sheree Files, Ann College, where she majored received word that workers Kroll and Linda Taylor in Humanities, minored with the Taylor County are seeking additional in Journalism and was a Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) volunteers who would like member of Phi Alpha Theta. were working without face to help sew from the safety Recently nominated for the masks, the Ladies Auxiliary of their own homes. Writing Excellence Award tag team went to work. According to Files, at Eckerd College, she is Brenda Sellers, owner anyone interested in helping now a first-year graduate of Gigi’s Sewing and to sew face masks can student at Johns Hopkins Kristen Lefkimiotis, RN, BSN Pam Wessels of Anchor Trust Embroidery, made 36 contact the church directly. University in pursuit of in the Intensive Care Unit at Properties, Inc., in Steinhatchee is masks, which were then Volunteer sewers will then a MA in Writing. Butler St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. shown wearing a face mask created delivered by Ursula Miller be emailed the pattern or a and her husband live in Petersburg, Florida wearing a mask by volunteers at Fellowship Baptist to the TCSO. link to instructions. Steinhatchee, where she made by Brenda Sellers of Gigi’s Church. Sellers has also been Fabric face masks not enjoys cooking, raising Sewing and Embroidery making face masks for only act as a layer of orchids and fishing. in Steinhatchee.

Taylor County Sheriff Office deputies thankfully accepted donations of fabric face masks, latex gloves and disinfectant donated by several local businesses, Steinhatchee America Legion Post #291 Ladies Auxiliary, Fellowship Baptist Church, Ursula Miller and Danny and Michele McLeod. TCSO receives personal protection equipment The Taylor County equipment thanks to 36 protective handmade and delivered by Karen Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) donations from several fabric facemasks sewn by Tidwell and Ursula Miller recently received a supply local community members. Brenda Sellers of Gigi’s ➟ Please see page 5 of personal protective TCSO deputies received Sewing and Embroidery

Fishing accident turns into meals Capt. Brett Molzen, Brittany and Taylor (shown above) went fishing last week out of Steinhatchee, when a bull shark decided to attempt to take a bite out of their prop while they were in gear. Unfortunately, the shark didn’t make it, so Capt. Brett and the girls decided to donate all the meat to Deeper Purpose Community Church in High Springs. The church’s preacher, Elder Adam Joy, has been making almost 200 meals a day for kids who can’t afford a meal or do not know when their next meal will be. (Photos courtesy of Sea Hag Marina) Looking Back A-4 Perry News-Herald April 10-11, 2020

Rock on ladies! In 1960, Jackson’s Furniture of Perry held a rocking chair “Rocking Marathon,” with the person recording the most “rocking” hours winning $200 in furniture. Shown above are (left to right) Mrs. Earleen Goodman, Mrs. Macie Crain, Mrs. Lillian Markey, Mrs. F.A. Parker, Mrs. Velma Burford and Mrs. Jessie Thweatt. Not pictured are Mrs. L. Land and Mrs. Nora Sadler. Mrs. Markey, Mrs. F.A. Parker and Mrs. Velma Burford all tied with 96 hours. Mrs. Lillian Markey was chosen as the winner by virtue of being the oldest in the three-way tie.

THE PERRY NEWS-HERALD A glance at the past April 12, 1985 Runaway pig eludes police; inmate drinks bleach

Patrolman Vern Clark, the of action. and science in April 1985. Jefferson County A’s and pounds and was 19 inches unidentified swine escaped “I think, in the long run, He was the son of John scored a total of nine runs in length. and was found wandering it’s better to think it out and Rhonda Green of Perry. in the first inning and three David Christopher through yards and carports first,” she told the school in the bottom half of the Holmes in the neighborhood off board at their regular April ALL STARS KICK OFF third inning to hand the A’s Darly and Teresa (Mincy) East Cherry Drive near the meeting, but she assured SEASON WITH WIN a thumping by a score of 12 Holmes announced that high school. them that the problem to 1. The Perry All Stars semi- they were the proud parents The local police would be solved prior to pro baseball team kicked of a baby boy, David department was notified, the beginning of the next NEW ARRIVALS off the season on April 7, Christopher. INMATE DOWNS and two officers, the school year. 1985, with a doubleheader Katherine Elizabeth Born March 18, 1985, at BLEACH local dogcatcher and area win. Lincoln the Tallahassee Community residents spent nearly half GARDEN CLUB An inmate at the Taylor During the first game, the Don and Susan Lincoln Hospital, the baby weighed an hour trying to apprehend County Jail was reported to INSTALLS NEW All Stars scored eight runs announced the birth of eight pounds, eight ounces the pig, Clark said. be in stable condition after OFFICERS in the first inning and went a baby girl, Katherine and was 20-and-a-half consuming about half a cup “He was pretty elusive. New officers for the on to defeat the Jacksonville Elizabeth (Katie), on inches long. of bleach April 11, 1985. He didn’t want to be Perry Garden Club were Kings by a score of 8 to 7. April 10, at Tallahassee David was welcomed According to a report caught,” Clark said. installed at a joint meeting In the second game, Community Hospital. home by a brother, Daryl from the sheriff’s office, of the Palmetto and Pine the All Stars took on the The baby weighed six Jr., and a sister, Kristina. the inmate was serving 60 WATER PROBLEM Tree Circle April 8, 1985, at days in jail for battery and PLAGUES TCHS the Garden Center. improper exhibition of a When classes resumed at Those installed included: weapon when he reportedly Taylor County High School Virginia Maddox, Remember when... drank the bleach in his cell after the 1985 Easter president; Shuge Mangum, while doing laundry. [email protected] By Anthony White holiday, students and staff vice president; Laura Mock, The inmate was first came back to no hot water recording secretary; Judy taken to Doctors’ Memorial and throw away dishes – a Nowlin, corresponding Hospital (DMH) but problem that, according to secretary; Jenny Lou was later transferred to a The road to Normal Superintendent of Schools Schrenk, treasurer; Gayle hospital in Tallahassee. Glenda Hamby, was likely Smith, chairman of the Pine to persist through the end of I’m sure you can find road maps or use tell me how to get back to normal. RUNAWAY PIG ELUDES Tree Circle; and LeeAnn the term. Karstedt, chairman of the your car or phone’s GPS system to find one I was 11 the first time I realized my life PERRY’S FINEST Hamby said school Palmetto Circle. of the five towns named “Normal” in the and world had changed forever. It was A runaway pig was safely officials were going to make United States. July 3, 1976, the day I returned home from behind bars after giving law a thorough investigation Normal, Alabama. a week at summer camp. My aunt was enforcement officers “a run of the 36-year-old boiler AWARD WINNER Normal, Tennessee. waiting for the camp bus at the courthouse. for their money” April 9, and all the possible David Wayne Sauls was Normal, Indiana. As soon as my cousin Ballie and I were in 1985. alternatives to replacing it named a National Merit Normal, Illinois. the car, she told us our grandfather had According to Perry before deciding on a course Award recipient in English And Normal, Kentucky. died about an hour earlier. But know this. If you drive all day and When I stepped out of the car at my part of the night hoping life will be like grandmother’s house, where I lived with it used to be when you arrive in Normal, my mother and two brothers, nothing was you’re going to be a little disappointed. normal. I’d never seen my grandmother, Life as we know it has changed since the mother and family so heartbroken. COVID-19 pandemic began and ushered We struggled to go on, even though a April 10-11, 2020 changes into our lives that most of us part of each of us was missing. couldn’t have fathomed a year ago. My brothers and I weren’t hungry, Schools, businesses and even churches which was unusual. But my mother and have closed to stop the spread of the deadly grandmother realized long before my virus. Entire seasons of sporting and grandfather passed that we didn’t seem to entertainment events and festivals have get hungry until he did. been canceled. Instead of arguing and fussing over the Taylor County Public And, doctors are asking patients to television, we sat quietly and didn’t pay Library Bookmobile postpone elective surgeries because much attention to what was on since our Long before the days hospitals and healthcare systems are grandfather wasn’t there to yell at us. of online shopping and becoming overwhelmed by patients That night, after my brothers and I overnight shipping, the suffering from COVID-19. climbed into bed, our mother sat on the edge Taylor County Public When this is all over, I’m sure we’ll all be of the bed and started singing, “Frankie Library delivered ready to take a trip back to normal. and Johnny,” which was our favorite song books to your front I’ve been on this road back to normal and the only song we could get her to sing. door thanks to its trusty several times before, but I never made it That night, she sang it twice. BOOKMOBILE and to my destination on any of those trips. My mother singing “Frankie and Johnny” dedicated staff. I’ve gotten lost trying to find my way back was a piece of normal for us to hold on to What are your favorite to normal. You see, there is no road map that day. memories of receiving for getting back to a place and time when I can hear her now. book deliveries at home? everything was familiar – like it used to “Frankie and Johnny were sweethearts. Share them with us by be. Over the years, I’ve asked quite a few At least that’s the way the story goes.” e-mailing newsdesk@ people for directions. Some were wise, It’s still my piece of normal when my perrynewspapers.com. some well-traveled, but none of them could world becomes unrecognizable. A-5 Perry News-Herald April 10-11, 2020

According to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO), four trailer loads and two truck loads of property were recovered during the operation. “It will take time to get all of the property returned to the rightful owners, and the investigation is continuing,” said TCSO Lt. Gina Deeson. “If you have noticed items missing from your residence and a report has not been filed with law enforcement, citizens are encouraged to contact the Taylor County Communications Center at 584-2429 to file a report. Please be as detailed and specific as possible.” Are you missing something? Officers looking for owners of stolen property

THEFT RING active outstanding Brevard an adult, would be a felony. to be wanted on a Brevard by the fact the owners Communications Center at Continued from page 1 County child support According to Deeson, a County child support had provided a detailed 584-2429 to file a report,” warrant. four-wheeler was reported warrant (writ of bodily description and the Deeson said, adding “Please still ongoing, 17-year-old Publisher’s Note: Under stolen off of Red Oak Drive attachment),” Deeson investigators were familiar be as detailed and specific as Christian Gage Parker, of Florida Statute Section in the Leisure Retreats reported. with those reports. possible.” 1280 Kays Road in Perry, 985.04(2), juvenile Subdivision located off “As interviews were As investigators were “If a report has been Florida was arrested for arrest records are public of Keaton Beach Road conducted with Cochran conducting the investigation filed and serial numbers for grand theft, and David information if the juvenile (CR361) on April 7. and the homeowner, the on S. Woodland Avenue, property were provided, and William Cochran, 41, of has been charged with a “Interviews were homeowner gave consent they received information if one or more of the items Perry, was arrested on an crime that, if committed by conducted with several to search his residence. A from citizens about the have been recovered during residents of the Leisure large amount of property whereabouts of a stolen this operation, a deputy will Retreats and Spring Warrior was observed during the four-wheeler on Dennis be contacting you shortly,” area in reference to reported search. Both Cochran Howell Road (located off she stated. thefts of ATVs, etc.,” and the homeowner of Keaton Beach Road), “If a report has been filed Deeson said. denied ownership or even Deeson reported. and no serial numbers for TCSO deputies involved knowledge of who was “Part of the investigative the property is available, in the investigation included the owner of the massive team went to the residence please be patient, as we are Sgt. Robert Ricketson, Drug amount of tools, ATVs, etc. on Dennis Howell Road, sorting through numerous Task Force Investigators located at the residence,” where a four-wheeler articles and attempting to Jason Vinson and Kyle Deeson added. (reported stolen on April match property with reports Johnson and Inv. Brian Two firearms, multiple 7, 2020) was located in the of stolen items,” Deeson Curry. four wheelers, a side-by- possession of a 17-year-old said. According to Deeson, all side, chainsaws, weed suspect, who was arrested “Anyone who observes four TCSO investigators eaters, tree stands, numerous for grand theft. what looks like their stolen spoke with numerous tools and industrial items That 17-year-old was property is asked to contact individuals, gathering were among the collection identified as Christian Gage us at 584-2429 and provide information which led to the of recovered items. Parker. their name and phone need to question a resident According to Deeson, According to Deeson, the number for a return call,” on South Woodland Drive some of the items recovered TCSO is working several Deeson said. “We will set up – located off Spring Warrior had been reported stolen leads that indicate several an appointment with them Road -- where the property and serial numbers had other suspects are involved. regarding identification and was ultimately recovered. been provided to law “If you have noticed items return of the property.” “Upon the investigators’ enforcement. missing from your residence “As a reminder, we arrival at the residence, Other items had been and a report has not been continue to ask that, ‘If David William Cochran fled reported stolen (without filed with law enforcement, You See Something, Say on foot at the sight of law serial numbers), but the citizens are encouraged to Something’,” Deeson enforcement. He was found owners were identified contact the Taylor County added. Glover: ‘We are just asking that “Anyone who observes what looks like their stolen property is asked to contact us at 584- 2429 and provide their name and phone number parents do the best they can’ for a return call,” TCSO Lt. Gina Deeson said. STUDENTS “We will have collection Jr. asked parents and the given to students, it should Continued from page 1 bins in front of the community for “continued take an hour-and-a-half to ‘We will stay strong and school. We’ll take out the compassion and grace. three hours maximum of parents to return completed completed paperwork, scan I’ve heard from some that computer work daily.” overcome trying times’ work. it and email it to teachers in they are overwhelmed Regarding grading the She also noted that the order to limit contact,” she when it comes to work students’ work, Glover said, TCSO site has seen the distribution noted. assignments and from “Teachers will take grades Continued from page 3 of 250-300 lunches for Taylor County Middle others that we aren’t doing weekly and will award students per day. School and Steinhatchee enough. We are just asking letter grades with grace and on behalf of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post History, math, science School are also both that parents do the best they compassion. All students do #291 in Steinhatchee, as well as 22 boxes (100-count) of and English are the focus continuing with the packet can. Everybody is going to not work on the same level, latex disposable gloves and 22 bottles of anti-microbial of assignments being distribution schedules be fine as long as they try. so grades will be given disinfectant donated by Dr. Miles Owens of Owens distributed to high school already in place. The concern is for those with full consideration for Animal Hospital, Studstill’s Lumber and Danny and students, Principal Heather Superintendent of who absolutely refuse to do the learning level of each Michele McLeod, who helped arrange for and deliver the McCoy said. Schools Dr. Danny Glover anything. Based on the work individual student.” sterilization and protective equipment. “After being made aware of the need several days ago, we were able to work together with members of our County closes all but four roll-off community to provide the personal protective equipment for each sheriff’s deputy and the anti-microbial disinfectant to be used to disinfect the inside of each patrol unit,” Danny McLeod said. sites; containers placed at others “Because of the good people within our communities, we will stay strong and overcome these trying times,” he The Taylor County County Commission to Monday through Saturday approved the overall added. “Special thanks goes to Dr. Miles Owens and his Commission has closed all implement the new staffing (and closed on Sunday), staffing changes through the staff and Studstill Lumber for their donations.” but four of its roll-off sites plans, which also include instead of their usual next regular commission and reduced hours as part Taylor County Animal hours. meeting in May, the roll- of a larger attempt to reduce Control only taking animals The county is also off site changes will remain the number of employees or responding to calls in placing containers outside in effect “until further TCSO thankful for who have to leave home to emergency situations. the fence at the other roll- notice.” work during the ongoing According to Pemberton, off sites (Harrison Blue, “I know it will be painful coronavirus outbreak. the four roll-off sites that Bernard Johnson, Salem, to close our roll-off sites, but donations, ‘paying During a Monday will remain open are Carlton Blue Springs and Eridu). this is the only way I know evening meeting, County Cemetery, Steinhatchee, Additionally, the county to offer our employees the Administrator LaWanda Shady Grove and U.S. 98/ will only accept household opportunity to shelter safely forward’ surplus Pemberton got the go- CR 14. Those sites will garbage during this time. for the month of April,” ahead from the Taylor be open from 2 to 7 p.m., Although the commission Pemberton said. Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) has received several donations of personal protection equipment (PPE) recently. “These items were graciously received by deputies on behalf of the Sheriff,” TCSO Public Information Officer Lt. Gina Deeson said Thursday. “Sheriff Padgett wishes to express sincere gratitude to the many citizens of Taylor County who have donated PPE during and prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The generosity and kindness of our citizens is absolutely what makes Taylor County great. “By the grace of God, and through effective leadership, TCSO has made preparations and implemented procedures to withstand the pandemic,” Deeson said. “Unsolicited donations of PPE have caused a surplus of items which could be more effectively used, and may in fact be lacking, at other agencies and health organizations within Taylor County. TCSO has therefore made arrangements to ‘pay it forward,’ distributing the surplus to others in need.” Religion A-6 Perry News-Herald April 10-11, 2020

Online streaming, drive-in church

Congregations throughout the will deliver the morning message, which community will commemorate the will close with communion. Individuals resurrection of Jesus Christ during special wishing to take part in communion are drive-in and online services this Easter invited to pick up communion packs Sunday: available at the church today (Friday) and Trust in Jesus to • Calvary Baptist Church: A drive-in Saturday from 1-6 p.m. (the packs will be By Easter service will be held at the church placed on a table in front of the church for see us through Sarah Hall starting at 9 a.m.; the services will be live pick up). streamed on the church’s Facebook page as • St. Johns Christian Fellowship: Pastor Praise Him You can do it! well. There will be live worship music and Cody McNeese will broadcast the Sunday “I will bless the Lord at all times. His You can overcome the conditions that songs. morning message at 11 a.m. via Facebook praise shall continually be in my mouth.” face you, • First Baptist Church: The Easter Live (search for @6050puckettroad) and --Psalms 34:1 When you have Jesus in your heart morning service will be live streamed at on YouTube (search for St. Johns Christian A praise of King David: And when you use His strength, not 10 a.m. on the church’s Facebook page Fellowship). A praise of worship, adoration and yours, and will be broadcast live on Perry’s • Southside Baptist Church: Pastor thanksgiving to an almighty and an To do your best today community radio station, 99.3 FM. Gary French will live stream the morning unchangeable God. A declaration from Trusting Jesus • Pleasant Grove Baptist Church: Easter message at 9 a.m. Sunday morning King David to a God who changes not. Is -- a poem by Ken Pilcher Jr. morning services will be live streamed on on his personal Facebook page. The there anything too hard for God? Birthday Shout-outs Facebook at 10:30 a.m. Featuring special recorded sermon will be posted to the Wise words Happy birthday wishes to: Shelia music from Daybreak and Clyde and Southside Baptist Facebook page later the Things may happen around you and Abercrumbie and Diane Hall, April 13; Jennifer Cruce. Brother Danny Lundy same day. things may happen to you, but the only Janeka Jones, April 14; Karen Simmons, things that really count are the things that April 15; Marva Edwards and Demean happen to you. Hopson, April 17; and Kimberia Williams, Obituary --Eric Butterworth, Spiritual Economics April 18. Stephen Gilson (Class of 1965), where he Baptist Church. Your choice Prayer focus played football. In addition to I am grateful for all of life. Please keep these friends in your Davidson He later accepted a strengthening his faith, I choose an attitude of joy. prayers: Linda Young, Charlotte Hugger, Stephen Gilson Davidson scholarship to Tulane cooking and being a I choose to love and not hate. Audrey Bess, Lovette and LaDoris died April 2, 2020, of University Law School voracious reader, he had a A prayer for our nation Brasby, Katrina Morgan, Lucille Lester, heart failure in Steinhatchee. (Class of 1968), where he lifelong passion for fishing, Faith, courage and prayer birthed our Mother Helen Smith, Tarris Tucker and He was born Feb. 11, was a member of the Law which he continued to great nation and guided America through Dorthy Jean Grimes. 1943, in Monroe, La., to Review and Order of the enjoy in Steinhatchee with more years than can be counted of wars, In bereavement Jean Tait and Lt. Col. James Coif. his friends. natural disasters and national crises. The families and friends of the late H. Gilson, who was killed While practicing law He leaves behind Prayer is a freedom guaranteed to us by Jackie Carroll, Leroy “Kim” Bines, in World War II. in West Palm Beach, he a daughter, Tait Flint our constitution, and a God-given right to Charles Stanley Sermons and Willie Mae Steve lived in Wyoming, partnered with his wife, (Hunter), and a son, all of humanity. (Gillyard) Jackson are in our thoughts and Ohio, before moving with Christy, in running Le Cafe King Davidson (Michelle), The opportunity to pray is a privilege, prayers. his mother, Jean, step- restaurant on Lakeview along with seven an honor and a sacred duty. A memorial tribute: father, Alex Davidson, and Avenue, even cooking on grandchildren. History has proven that forces will wage Charles Stanley Sermons brother, Scott, to West Palm the chef’s nights off. Memorial services will wars against our freedom. Terrorism has Every Praise – to our God Beach at age eight. More recently, he be held at a later date. shed blood on American soil. Violent Every Word a worship – to Him above He attended Palm Beach enjoyed participating in Donations may be made crimes have invaded American homes Every Praise, every praise is to our God High School (Class of American Legion cook- in Steve’s honor to his and schools. Drugs and alcohol abuse Remembering Charles Stanley 1961), after which he offs and was a loyal beloved American Legion rage against the innocence of our youth. Sermons, who died April 2, 2020, a victim attended Davidson College attendee at Fellowship Post 291. Forces of darkness threaten our mortality, of the coronavirus pandemic. integrity and faith. Now, we are faced with Charles was the second son of the late another invasive and deadly enemy -- the Willie James and Frankie Hyrd Sermons coronavirus -- a pandemic, an explosion of Perry. He attended Jerkins High School St. Johns Christian on the entire world! in his early years. In 1969, his family Lord, help us! You said -- God’s moved to Wyandanch, N.Y., where he Word -- that You would be an ever- completed his education. Fellowship present help in our time of need. Our On his visits back to Perry, he took time prayers and supplications are made now to visit his family members, neighbors, Pastor Cody McNeese will broadcast to you. classmates and friends. He was a “homey” Sunday morning’s messages via Facebook Now, we must continue to pray without at heart. He was of the Baptist faith. Live (search for @6050puckettroad) and ceasing that our God will hear and answer He will forever be remembered by: his on YouTube (search for St, Johns Christian our prayers. With God’s help, we will loving wife, Gracine Sermons, and their Fellowship) on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. overcome and survive this unseen enemy children of Wyandanch, N.Y.; and his of destruction. Our Heavenly Father is siblings, Dr. Brenda Magee and children listening, so continue to pray. Amen. of West Palm Beach; Willie J. Sermons You can do it – one day at a time! (Yvonne) and children of Largo; Dr. Wanza You can trust Jesus today, S. Lee of West Palm Beach; as well as For the hope and strength you need. two loving aunts, Sarah Hall and Mary G. You don’t have to worry about Jones and family; loving uncle, the Rev. tomorrow, George E. Clayton (Sandra) and family, Since fretting over tomorrow all of Perry. Adds nothing to today and He was preceded in death by his The Lord already knows what you need. parents, Willie and Frankie Sermons, and Then live one day at a time his brother, Wayne Sermons. With your eyes on Jesus The entire community of Perry mourns With your faith in His promises our loss. And with your heart determined to To the family – be not dismayed believe. whatever betide for we’ll take care of “All things work together for good.” you. “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for Amen. me.”

In His death we walk in new life Make Church going a Habit Community A-7 Perry News-Herald April 10-11, 2020

Parents are encouraged not to micromanage their children’s school work – allow them to set the standard for what they want to achieve. Coping with trauma, homeschooling fear and uncertainty Trauma is an event that can occur in a homelessness and prostitution. Survival Mode sudden and forceful way or a powerful While some survivors who come threat that can occur over time, affecting forward may continue to experience some By ABBEY L. THARPE one’s ability to cope. of these consequences, it has been proven UF/IFAS 4-H Extension Agent II It can be an event that you experience, an that talking to someone you trust about the Have you heard the event that you witness or an event you only sexual abuse you have been through can phrase “Momma needs a hear about. help you heal and help you avoid some of minute?” The emotional response to trauma can these consequences I am sure some of you cause memory loss, feelings of intense Here are a few statistics to help are thinking momma needs fear, helplessness, anger, shame and you understand the severity of these more than a minute as anxiety. Trauma can also cause actions consequences: parents are busy juggling such as abuse of alcohol/drugs, aggressive • Substance Abuse: As many as 75 percent homeschool and work. behavior or isolation from of women in treatment for Parents went from others. alcoholism report a history juggling homework, Events considered of incest or childhood ball practices and family traumatic include auto sexual abuse, and in a study schedules to practicing accidents, rape, physical/ of males sexually abused as Find ways to motivate your children to learn social distancing in the mental/emotional abuse, children, 80 percent had a and develop -- inside or outside a traditional midst of the COVID-19 neglect, government history of substance abuse. class setting. pandemic. shutdowns, stock market Victims of rape with One of the biggest so many skills through teacher and find out what crashes, mass shootings, PTSD (post-traumatic changes is the closure of imagination, creativity and motivates them. and the list goes on and on. stress disorder) are 13.4 schools and implementation curiosity. Allow your child I am sure some of you The one thing all traumatic times more likely than of distance learning, which to take apart electronic have shed tears of frustration events have in common is non-victims to have major effectively means many devices that were otherwise over homework and now an emotional response. alcohol related problems moms, dads and extended being disposed of so they over homeschooling. It is a We are currently and 26 times more likely to family members have to can see how things are grief for both you and your experiencing widespread By have a serious drug abuse add “homeschool teacher” built. This will foster an child. collective trauma due to Brandi Turner problem. to their resumes. engineering mindset. Recognize their daily the COVID-19 pandemic. Refuge House Inc. • Homelessness: One The reality of this Teach your children how routines and relationships Because of this trauma, Lead Sexual study of homeless women is we are in uncharted to plant a garden, clean the developed through their emotions are heightened, Violence Counselor found that 38 percent had a waters together. Parents house, fold clothes, de- school time have been fear and uncertainty are history of childhood sexual are becoming jugglers weed the flower bed and turned upside down. Find common place and coping abuse and 46 percent had a of homeschooling while cook the family meal. ways to connect with your skills range from numbness history of rape as an adult. continuing to work. Teach your kids to enjoy child and learn new things and disbelief to anxiety and pure panic, • Suicide: Rape victims are nine times The reality is we rituals at home that they together as a family. keeping in mind that everyone reacts to more likely than non-victims to have shouldn’t judge our schools can use well into their adult At the end of the day you trauma differently. attempted suicide and in a study of males or our homeschool practices life. Create a family routine want to raise an adult. Don’t With this new understanding of trauma, sexually abused as children, 50 percent had on what other people are that will help your family micromanage their school we can now, in a very small way, understand suicidal thoughts and 23 percent attempted doing. remain sane during this work – allow your children the trauma survivors of sexual assault suicide. Give yourself permission time. to set the standard for what experience. However, they usually face The Refuge House is here to support to ratchet down the need for Find ways to motivate they want to achieve. This their trauma completely alone. Survivors you: In Taylor County, survivors of sexual perfection and allow your your children to learn and in turn will teach them to experience fear, isolation, shame, guilt, assault, as well as friends and family kids to learn new things develop. Re-negotiate your work for their grades and helplessness, anger, uncertainty and the members of survivors, have options! while being at home. relationship with your recognize when they have inability to cope with the aftermath of their If you are an adult, age 18 and over, Kids learn and develop child now that you are their not done their very best. assault. and do not want to report your assault to Some of the best Most survivors struggle with making the law enforcement, you can call the Refuge advice for surviving decision to report their assault as they fear House hotline 24 hours a day, seven days homeschooling is that we they won’t be believed or feel it is their a week at (850) 584-8808 and request are all in an unprecedented fault for one reason or another. shelter and/or services with the lead sexual moment and no one is going Some choose to report years later, once violence counselor. to do it perfectly. they are over the shock of their assault You can utilize our services to help The success will be that or once they feel safe enough to come alleviate life’s pressures during one of your you got it done, not that you forward. Some may never tell anyone. most difficult times through counseling, did it the perfect way. There are consequences to not talking safety planning, education of the legal Lastly, find time to have about your trauma, suppressing your system and what to expect if you do decide a moment for yourself, emotions and avoiding the memories of the to report to law enforcement. You can also because we all know assault altogether. get help learning healthier coping skills, “Momma needs a minute.” These are consequences that can be as well as receiving referrals to other On Twitter you will find avoided with early interventions such as community service providers that are there parents commenting about counseling, a support system and someone to help you. their homeschool journey. who believes you. The Refuge House also works with Here are just a few that I The consequences of sexual assault children who have experienced sexual found rather humorous: include substance abuse, suicide, lifelong abuse. However, the mandatory reporting Me at every parent/ self-esteem problems, psychiatric laws require us to report this abuse to the teacher conference ever: “I problems, teen pregnancies, eating Department of Children and Families for want passion in my kids, a disorders, a higher risk for HIV and STD’s, the safety of the child. joie de vivre, the desire to question everything” Me homeschooling Day 1: “Just sit down, shut up and I’ll ask the questions.” Two weeks into homeschooling and my nine-year-old has already broken the world record for longest amount of time spent sharpening a pencil. “I learned to appreciate parents who homeschool, Find ways to connect with your child and learn once I was forced to become new things together as a family. one.” Story contest deadline is April 17

Need a unique work Requests for copies of the Friday, April 17, at 5:30 assignment for your short story contest rules and p.m.) homeschooled-student? guidelines may be made by This year’s contest is The Friends of the Taylor calling the library’s staff at for creative short stories County Public Library’s 838-3512 or by writing to written by local authors 14th annual Short Story James B. Gross, President, of all ages (writer must Contest is underway and The Friends of the Taylor be Taylor County Public the entry deadline is Friday, County Public Library, Library cardholders). There April 17. c/o Taylor County Public will be cash prizes for the Short stories may be Library, 403 N. Washington winning short stories in submitted by e-mail, St., Perry, FL 32347. each age category. by mail or placed in the All entries (including Winners will be library’s return “drop box” cover sheets and entry fees announced on Friday, while the library is closed must be received before June 5, with awards to be to the public. the announced deadline of presented Monday, June 29. A-8 Perry News-Herald Entertainment April 10-11, 2020

If you can’t go to the single genre, I would call English subtitles. theater, bring the theater it a dramatic thriller with a The film is rated R for to your house. There are definite comedic edge. And, language, some violence and a multitude of streaming yes, it is in Korean with sexual content. services online releasing Netflix original films each week, in “Love Wedding Repeat” addition to all of the other is a romantic comedy that movies they offer. Here’s follows Jack (Sam Claflin, a rundown of several films “Me Before You”), who released this week and is trying his best to ensure ‘Troop Zero’ is exactly the funny and where you can find them. his sister’s wedding day Amazon Prime goes smoothly, all the The French film Les “ while juggling an angry sweet film we need right about now Misérables” was nominated ex-girlfriend, an uninvited for Best International Feature guest and the girl who got When we think of opening lines, we keeping his practice afloat, despite the best Film at this past February’s away (Olivia Munn, “The typically think of books, such as “A Tale efforts of his sole employee, Miss Rayleen Academy Awards. The story Newsroom”). Through it of Two Cities,” which begins “It was the (Viola Davis, “Widows”), who wanted to be follows a rookie cop through all, we see alternate versions best of times, it was the worst of times.” a lawyer herself when she was younger. his first day working in an of how the day plays out. My personal favorite will always be “The Christmas’ love of space, first kindled impoverished suburb of The movie is directed and man in black fled across the desert, and the by her late mother, flames high when she France where Victor Hugo co-written by Dean Craig gunslinger followed,” from learns that NASA is recording wrote his famous novel (“Death at a Funeral”) and “The Gunslinger,” the first greetings from people to be 140 years before. There is based on the 2012 French book in Stephen King’s epic placed on a record that will he finds tensions building film, “Plan de Table.” “Dark Tower” series. be sent out into space, where between different groups The film is rated TV-MA. But, movies can have alien life may one day hear it. when something valuable “The Main Event” is great opening lines as well, One of the recordings will goes missing and everybody a wrestling comedy about including “Troop Zero,” a film be the members of the Birdie blames everyone else. The 11-year-old Leo Thompson that debuted on Amazon Prime Scout troop that wins the film is presented in French (Seth Carr, “Black just prior to the coronavirus talent show at the Georgia with English subtitles. Panther”), who discovers shutting down movie theaters. State Jamboree. Rejected by The film is rated R for a magical mask that gives The movie begins with the the local troop led by Miss language throughout, some him super strength. A huge main character saying up to Massey (Allison Janney, “I, disturbing/violent content wrestling fan, Leo uses his the stars (and any potential Tonya”), Christmas sets out and sexual references. new powers to enter a WWE aliens they may hold), “I to start her own, collecting the Disney+ competition, and with the am Christmas Flint. Human town’s other rejects to form a “A Celebration of the help of his grandmother female. I think you’d like me. ragtag bunch that have never Music from Coco,” like (Tichina Arnold, “The I think you’d want to be my friend.” risked wanting anything before. its title suggests, features Neighborhood”), he will do Those few words tell us so much about I’m a big fan of space, so I was admittedly the music of Pixar’s 2017 whatever it takes to make Christmas and her hopes and dreams, as already inclined to like this movie, but I film, which won Best his dream of becoming a well as her loneliness. What follows is a really liked “Troop Zero.” The acting is Animated Feature Film WWE superstar a reality. heartwarming story of lovable losers coming stellar, although the Southern accents are and Best Original Song The movie features WWE together for a common goal and fighting the a mixed bag at times. Davis is one of the for “Remember Me” at superstars Kofi Kingston, odds stacked against them. Thanks to solid best actresses working today, and Gaffigan the Academy Awards. The Miz and Sheamus. performances and a sweet and funny story, delivers one of the most well-rounded This celebration is a The movie is not yet rated. “Troop Zero” is exactly the sort of smile- performances I’ve seen from him. The recording of a concert held “Tigertail” in an English inducing film we need right about now -- at true star, however, is Grace. She is already at the Hollywood Bowl film set partially in Taiwan least I did. a rising star among Hollywood’s young in November 2019. It is and featuring a combination Christmas (Mckenna Grace, “Gifted”) actresses, and brings an awkwardness to hosted by Eva Longoria and of English and Taiwanese lives on the impoverished side of an already Christmas that would be difficult to produce Benjamin Bratt (who starred (with English subtitles). impoverished town in rural Georgia in consistently for actors twice her age. The in the movie) and will Written and directed by 1977. She lives with her father, Ramsey rest of the young cast is solid as well. feature songs from the film. Alan Yang (who won a (Jim Gaffigan, “The Jim Gaffigan Show”), The film is rated PG for thematic elements, The film is not rated. writing Emmy for “Master who is a mostly-unsuccessful lawyer barely language, and smoking throughout. Hulu of None”), the film follows “Parasite” is not an a multi-generational story original movie, but the that begins in Taiwan. Academy Award Best Picture An impoverished factory Theatre, opera available online winner hits the streaming worker leaves his home and With all live performances The plays, which will releases have not yet been service this week. From the woman he loves to move canceled, artists and creators be available one at a time announced. Korean writer/director Bong to America for a better life, are finding new ways to for one week only, began For those who prefer Joon Ho (“Snowpiercer,” but years later finds himself reach audiences. Renowned last week with “Joseph and opera, the Metropolitan “Okja”), “Parasite” is a very regretting the decisions he playwright Andrew Lloyd the Amazing Technicolor Opera is streaming a good movie, beautifully made. Webber is making several Dreamcoat.” performance each night, filmed, extremely well-acted The film is rated PG for filmed performances of his Starting today (Friday), with each show available on and tightly written. Although some thematic elements, famed musicals free for “Jesus Christ Superstar” its website (www.metopera. the Korean-language film language, smoking and brief viewing on YouTube. is now available. Future org) for 20 hours. doesn’t fall neatly into a sensuality. RECENT HOME VIDEO RELEASES FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION Although movie theaters are closed for on the stage, and deciding I would have Dolittle’s wife was searching for when she is quite good, with intriguing characters, the time being, many movies are making much preferred that. died. So, it’s up to Dolittle, Tommy and the wonderful performances and an interesting their home video debut, giving you a I also need to point out that a sequence animals to save the day. storytelling style that makes the 150-year- chance to catch movies you might have involving two cat burglars made me quite Nothing that happens over the course of old story feel quite fresh. missed the first time around. Here are a few dizzy and nauseous, something that has the movie feels natural. Characters act and For those like myself (prior to January), to consider that arrived this week. never happened to me before at the movie say things solely to move the plot forward, who are not familiar with the story, theater. I had to close my eyes until it was meaning they are rarely consistent. For “Little Women” follows the lives of the “Cats” over. That will likely be less of a problem example, the young messenger is annoyed four March sisters, including Jo (Saoirse Anyone who knows me knows I’m a when watching at home -- if for some reason with Dolittle since he says he will help the Ronan, “Brooklyn”), Meg (Emma Watson, cat person. I also quite enjoy musicals and you actually decide to watch it. injured animal, wasting time when the queen “Harry Potter”), Amy (Florence Pugh, theatre. So, it may surprise you that I’ve As for the movie as a whole, I think is on her deathbed (letting us know how “Midsommar”) and Beth (Eliza Scanlen, never seen “Cats” it would be a much better use of your urgent the situation is). The very next scene, “Sharp Objects”), both as teenagers and a performed live on time to see “Cats” on stage whenever live we see her smiling and looking amazed at few years later in their 20s as they begin to stage. productions are allowed again. Dolittle helping the animal (to make sure strike out on their own paths. But, for better The movie is rated PG for some rude and we, the audience, are also amazed). The stellar cast also includes Laura Dern or worse, I did see suggestive humor. Then there’s Dr. Blair Mudly (Michael (“Jurassic Park”) as the sisters’ mother “Cats,” the film Sheen, “Good Omens”), who goes from Marmee, Meryl Streep (“Big Little Lies”) adaptation directed “Dolittle” intellectual rival to homicidal when ordered as Aunt March and Timothée Chalamet by Tom Hooper The first new movie of 2020 I saw was to stop Dolittle to ensure the queen dies. (“Call Me By Your Name”) as their friend (“Les Misérables”) “Dolittle,” based on the classic tale of a At one point, he tells Dolittle all about the and neighbor Laurie. released over doctor who can plot in front of a group of soldiers who Gerwig, who also wrote the screenplay, the holidays in speak to animals, are presumably not in the know about the takes the story and tells it out of order, December. starring Robert attempted murder. beginning with Jo later in her journey alone Simply put, this movie was ill-conceived Downey Jr. in the It’s moments like this that make it feel in New York City and uses her reflections from the start. I’m not sure how Hooper and title role -- his first like very little care went into this movie. as flashbacks to show us what happened his crew thought it was all going to work, non-MCU film since Downey is decent, although his performance before. This technique really works well, but sadly, it does not. “The Judge.” I ended choices, including an odd accent, feel a lot and Gerwig masterfully weaves the story Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, perhaps up seeing this film like some of Johnny Depp’s less successful back and forth, connecting moments past the most recognized Broadway show of all several weeks into roles. There was a more interesting version and present that fit thematically both for time, tells the story of a tribe of Jellicle cats its theatrical release of this movie to be made, but unfortunately the overall plot, as well as individual who meet once a year so one can be chosen -- remember those? we only got that story in flashbacks and characters. to ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come -- so I couldn’t avoid conversations. There is only one sequence in which it back to a new life. the waves of bad press that met the film’s The movie is rated PG for some action, became a little hard to follow as the jumps On stage, the various characters consist of release. rude humor and brief language. pick up their pace, but a convenient hairstyle actors in cat costumes. In the film, however, Having seen it, I would say it is not as change helps the audience know whether we get computer-generated cat-human bad as many were making it out to be, but “Little Women” they are in the past or the present. hybrid creatures that simply look weird, if it still isn’t a very good movie, filled with As I said when I first reviewed this movie The only issue I had with the way not completely off-putting. inconsistent acting and a story that is never back in January, I’ve never read Louisa Gerwig tells the story is how it cuts much Although Hooper makes a number of as interesting as the film thinks it is. May Alcott’s “Little of the buildup for the final romance (I’m changes to the story and shortens it to fit “Dolittle” commits a cardinal sin right off Women.” That is purposefully being vague to avoid spoilers). in a relatively lean (by musical standards) the bat, giving us a prologue recounting Dr. still the case, so Gerwig plays with this a bit by making Jo 110-minute runtime, he leaves in the ballet Dolittle’s world adventures with his wife when I went into the author of “Little Women,” adding a dancing and other musical eccentricities that that are more interesting than anything we the latest adaptation pinch of meta-fiction into the mix in the simply make an odd affair on screen even get later. The story begins years after his directed by Greta film’s final moments. odder. wife’s death at sea, resulting in Dolittle Gerwig (“Lady I will say the film borders on preaching at I will say, after about 30 or so minutes, I locking himself away with his animals. Bird”), I went into times with some of the things the characters was mostly able to ignore the hybrid creatures A boy named Tommy (Harry Collette, the movie blind as say, but for the most part, it doesn’t distract and enjoy the music and performances. The “Dunkirk”) finds his way in with an injured far as expectations from the characters or the story as a whole. cast is quite good, and includes Taylor Swift, animal, right as a messenger arrives asking or prior knowledge The entire cast is excellent, with Ronan Jennifer Hudson, Idris Elba, Ian McKellen, for Dolittle’s help because the queen is of the story. As such, and Pugh the standouts, helped by the fact Judi Dench, Rebel Wilson, James Corden dying of a mysterious illness. I still can’t compare this film to the many that so much of the story focuses on them. and many more. However, most of the time Coincidentally, the only thing that others that came before it. The film is rated PG for thematic elements I spent imagining what this would like look can save the queen is a fabled plant that What I can say, however, is that this movie and brief smoking. Sports A-9 Perry News-Herald April 10-11, 2020 Kidd will play soccer at Alcorn State University

Taylor County High School senior Ceven Kidd will be taking her talent to the next level to play Division 1-A soccer for Alcorn State University (ASU), following her four-year tenure with Taylor County High School (TCHS). Since her freshman season, Kidd has racked up 86 goals to go along with 50 assists. Kidd led the Lady Bulldogs this past season, as she scored 19 goals while Tailor Gillyard, shown making a dig on the volleyball court, will play both being credited with nine softball and volleyball at Fort Valley State University next year after a assists. stellar three-sport career at Taylor County High School. (Photo by Amy Sadler) Kidd was also recently selected to the 2020 All-Big Bend soccer squad, as she was chosen to be a forward Gillyard receives a two-sport on the second team. “Ceven is a shining example of how to develop scholarship to play at FVSU Ceven Kidd led the Lady Bulldogs with 86 goals yourself on the soccer field and 50 assists over the last three-plus soccer as well as in the classroom,” Tailor Gillyard was the class at Taylor County High 16 plate appearances, while seasons. (Photo by Amy Sadler) said Coach Stuart Ely. only senior of the 2020 School (TCHS) to sign a scoring six times. dual-sport scholarship, as “Every team needs a great she committed to playing utility player, and she has both softball and volleyball helped our team at so many Pyke, McAfee to both attend at the collegiate level for positions,” TCHS softball Fort Valley State University Head Coach Gary Knowles (FVSU). said. As a softball player for “She always does Thomas U. and play softball TCHS through three seasons, whatever I ask of her. She Tailor sports a .280 batting worked very hard and Jordan Pyke and Ann level in Thomasville, (NAIA) and competes at the “She is one of the best average, as well as a 411% sought out opportunities to Marie McAfee have both Georgia. NAIA Division I level in the high school outfielders I on base percentage (OBP). play at the next level. I am accepted scholarships to Thomas University Sun Conference, formerly have ever seen, and she Gillyard has knocked in 21 so excited for her future,” Thomas University, where is a member of the known as the Florida Sun understands hard work runs so far during her tenure Knowles added. they will continue to play National Association of Conference (FSC). and is always striving to at TCHS, while scoring 42 Although Gillyard wasn’t softball at the collegiate Intercollegiate Athletics Thomas University be better. I am very proud times herself. signed for soccer, she was won the NAIA national of her accomplishments,” Her senior season was selected as an honorable championship in softball Knowles exclaimed. cut short due to COVID-19, mention to the 2020 All-Big back in 2004, and went Through McAfee’s as she was on track to have Bend soccer team. 25-22 last season before sophomore and junior another great year. Gillyard had 124 saves, falling in the conference seasons, she has knocked Through six games of while recording eight championship game to in 45 runs while crossing her senior season, Gillyard shutouts during her senior the University of South home plate 25 times. recorded five hits during her season alone. Carolina Beaufort 17-3. McAfee has recorded 53 Through three seasons hits in the past two seasons, Pyke racked up 46 hits, 42 and she was on track to have runs batted in as well as a great senior season before scoring 48 times herself. COVID-19 occurred. She has had 13 stolen During McAfee’s senior bases and sports a 392% season, she had racked slugging percentage since up six hits and scored 10 her freshman season. runs. Pyke’s senior season only Two of her six hits were consisted of six games, but homeruns, as she led the through those six games, team in runs batted with 10. she led the team with a .636 “Ann Marie is the Ann Marie McAfee drove in 45 runs and scored batting average, recording ultimate softball player. 25 times during her sophomore and junior 14 hits out of her 22 plate Her passion for the game is seasons for the Lady Bulldogs’ softball team. appearances. contagious, and she gives (Photo by Amy Sadler) Jordan also knocked in everything and lets her play seven runs while scoring on the field speak for itself. 13 times herself in her short Her coaches are getting senior season. a great player,” Knowles “We had a great leader said. in Jordan, who is always “The way these young thinking team first and ladies do anything, is Tailor Gillyard knocked in 21 runs and scored helping the other players the same way they do 42 times during her high school career on the to be better,” Head Coach everything,” added softball field, and recorded 124 saves as a goalie Gary Knowles stated. Knowles. on the soccer field. (Photo by Amy Sadler) Jones will play next for Gordon State College after graduation Jordan Pyke racked up 46 hits, 52 RBIs and scored 48 times during her first three years of Kaitlin Jones will well as play soccer, for while also recording seven Jones was one of the high school softball. (Photo by Amy Sadler) further her education, as Gordon State College after assists this past season. three nominees from Taylor graduation this summer, Gordon State College County to be selected to the as she was the second- is in Barnesville, Georgia, 2020 All-Big Bend soccer leading scorer for the Lady which is where Jones will roster, as she was selected Bulldogs this past season. continue to excel in both as both a midfielder and a Jones chipped in 14 goals soccer and in life. forward. 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Wildlife Conservation “fishing” and “hunting” as For instance, recreational Commission will update its “allowable” activities for boats must stay at least 50 “Florida Public Boat Ramp Floridians. feet apart and carry no more Finder” page -- https://atoll. The governor’s order put than 10 people. floridamarine.org/dle_gis/ recreational activities “such Many boat ramps javascript/boat_ramp_ as walking, biking, hiking, throughout the state remain status/ -- every 24 hours Lady Bulldog Kaitlin Jones, shown above advancing the ball past a fishing, hunting, running, open to the public, but with information regarding defender, chipped in 14 goals this past season while also recording seven or swimming” among a list users are urged to engage in boat ramp status. assists. (Photo by Amy Sadler) A-10 Perry News-Herald April 10-11, 2020 A-11 Perry News-Herald April 10-11, 2020

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