75¢ Friday/ Saturday May 18-19, 2021 www.perrynewspapers.com Break-in turns deadly

DECEASED

Jonnetrich Jones died after cutting himself on a piece of broken glass after breaking a window to gain entry into his ex-girlfriend’s home sometime early Wednesday morning. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Perry man -- just 16, by officers who wereDepartment (PPD) Capt. subject inside the residence. Law Enforcement (FDLE) bled out in less than 60 released from jail Tuesday responding to a call of Gene Franklin said. He and Ptl. John Rice began Crime Scene Unit was seconds,” Franklin said. for a previous break-in three “suspicious activity” at a “She did not mention clearing the home room by called to process the scene. “There was also evidence months ago — cut himself home on West Richard Bell the blood that was all over room and located a body An autopsy conducted of glass in the wounds. He on a piece of broken glass Avenue. the outside of the house. crumpled up underneath the Thursday morning evidently cut himself while and bled to death while “The victim reported She also had not entered window, laying in a large concluded that Price died as he was crawling through attempting to break into his that she had returned home the home. When Ptl. Jesse pool of blood. There were a result of exsanguination the broken window and ex-girlfriend’s home early that morning to find items Young arrived, she gave no signs of life,” Franklin (major blood loss). collapsed on the floor inside Wednesday morning. near her front door had him the key and permission said. His brachial artery the residence where he was The body of Jonnetrich been thrown around, and to search the home. Investigators were (located in his underarm) found,” he said. Price, 30, was found that her bathroom window “He requested back-up dispatched to the scene, and was completely transected ➟ Please see page 2 Wednesday morning, June was broken,” Perry Police since he felt there might be a the Florida Department of (severed), “he would have Glover challenges parents, warns school employees It’s time for parents to everything in the world they need them to step up,” he good job going virtual step up and get their kids to need to know. Parents need told members of the school last year, and some didn’t. school. to get their kids up and get board during their regular Some kept their kids at That is the message them to school. I know it’s a meeting Tuesday. home and they did nothing. Superintendent of Schools struggle. I have kids – it’s a “We’re going to need a lot It’s going to show in our Dr. Danny Glover Jr. struggle to get them up and of love over the next year. test scores. We’ve got to delivered to students to come in. It’s a struggle We need the community to set the bar high and hold and parents this week, in for me some days. But love on our teachers, our people accountable – every addition to warning school we have to do what’s best staff and, most importantly, church, every parent, every district employees against for our kids and get them our kids. Our kids have got aunt and uncle. We are taking to social media to here. When I tell you we’re to come to school,” Glover going to provide the best Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danny Glover Jr. “talk about one another.” going to need our parents said. ➟ Please see page 3 said the district is “setting the bar high” for the “We can’t teach kids to step up, we are going to “Some people did a very coming school year. Parents to pitch taking over baseball Baseball is the only youth Tuesday, June 22, meeting. by the Boys & Girls Club agreement between the the number of city and the workshop. team sport league still run Commissioner Jamie in recent years. Meanwhile, commission and the Perry county participants. “Today, soccer and by county government, but English, who sits on the the youth girls softball City Council, with each “We have been discussing softball are already there,” that could soon change, as a Taylor County Recreation league recently completed government paying a potentially transitioning he said. “It’s efficient. group of parents is seeking Advisory Board (TCRAB), a five-year transition frompercentage based on a baseball from county-run to to take over and oversee the brought the proposal up county-run to parent run, formula taking into account parent-run,” English said at ➟ Please see page 2 sport through a new parent- during the commission’s operating its first season run organization. May 25 workshop. this year with no county or The Taylor County Soccer has been run by city funding. DMH offers wound care Commission is expected the parent-run Perry Soccer Youth baseball (ages 4 to hear a pitch from those Association for decades, to 15) is currently funded parents during its upcoming while football was assumed through an interlocal Doctors Memorial Healogics, a nationally- ongoing relationship with Hospital (DMH) is opening recognized and leading Tallahassee Memorial, all a new wound care center wound healing expert, and of the providers and nurses at the local facility to regional healthcare leader in the DMH Wound Care help those suffering from Tallahassee Memorial Center have trained with the diabetic ulcers or other HealthCare (TMH), DMH experienced team at TMH’s wounds that have not is bringing the clinical well-established center, healed within a reasonable practice of wound care which is also a member of amount of time. conveniently close to home. In partnership with As part of DMH’s ➟ Please see page 3 Man arrested following desecration of U.S. flags A man believed to be as criminal mischief, on suffering from mental June 15. health issues was arrested “We got the call about for desecrating U.S. flagshim pulling flags and on display near the Taylor throwing them on the County Courthouse in ground at 8:05 a.m. on honor of Flag Day (June Tuesday, June 15,” Perry Scallop season now open! 14). Police Department (PPD) The 2021 bay scallop season kicked off on Tuesday, June 15, with Michael Neal Jones, 42, Captain Gene Franklin said, residents and visitors alike launching out of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee of Perry, was charged with noting that Jones is believed desecrating or mutilating to search for “nature’s gold.” Marty Wilson and his family found a sweet ➟ Please see page 3 spot and hauled in their limit (above). For more photos, see page 7. the American flag, as well Michael Neal Jones

Index One section 132nd Year, No. 26 Weather Religion ...... A-4 Steinhatchee ...... A-7 Friday 87˚ Saturday 83˚ Sunday 85˚ Sports ...... A-5 Looking Back ...... A-9 71˚ 72˚ 73˚ Community ...... A-6 Classifieds ...... A-11 20% 50% 50% A-2 Perry News-Herald June 18-19, 2021 Perry man faces felonies after unsuccessful vehicle thefts A Perry man is facing outside of his house, off on foot,” Franklin said. individual who claimed he victim, Reaves took off walking home,” Franklin three felony charges for he actually saw Reaves Reaves reportedly walked observed someone matching again,” Franklin said. said. the unsuccessful theft of backing the truck out of the north to Calhoun Street. Reaves’ description getting Reaves was apprehended As of press time, Reaves two vehicles, after he was driveway. He caught him While officers were into his vehicle. in the area of Calhoun Street was being held at the Taylor reportedly caught in the act in the act. Reaves tried to searching for Reaves, they “When he was a short time later. County Jail on a $15,000 in the area of Ash Street and apologize, but then he took were flagged down by approached an by the second “He claimed he was bond. Calhoun Street on June 14. Zha’Corbe Reaves, 20, was charged with Price had been released from jail Tuesday morning two counts of unarmed burglary of an unoccupied BREAK-IN He had spent three false imprisonment. The he attempted to break in,” returned to complete his conveyance and one count Continued from page 1 months in jail after being victim still admits that the he said. initial 10-year sentence. of grand theft of a motor arrested on March 17 for defendant stole her items, Court documents show He completed that vehicle after two vehicle “He died during the breaking into the same trespassed into the home that Price was a registered sentence in November owners observed Reaves commission of a felony – residence and assaulting his and battered her. The victim sexual predator following 2020. Three months getting into the driver’s seat breaking into the home,” girlfriend. has signed a ‘Petition to his release from prison in later, on Feb. 16, he was of their vehicles. Franklin said. However, the plea Dismiss,’ but wants to see 2018 after serving nearly arrested for possession According to Perry Police Price’s death came less agreement represented a the defendant get drug nine years for a 2008 sexual of a controlled substance Department Captain Gene than 24 hours after he was “downward departure” in treatment.” battery charge. without a prescription and Franklin, officers respondedreleased from the Taylor charges “in accordance Price was placed on fiveHe was sentenced to 10 larceny. to a call regarding an County Jail Tuesday with the victim’s wishes.” years of probation with years in prison followed by One month later, on attempted vehicle theft morning after signing a plea The plea agreement electronic monitoring under 10 years of probation in that March 17, he was taken on West Ash Street at agreement with the State stated, “The victim the terms of the agreement, case. However, he violated into custody on the assault approximately 6:30 p.m. Attorneys’ Office the adamantlyday now denies that which included the his probation less than a and burglary charge related “When the victim walked before. the defendant committed resolution of an earlier arrest year after being released to the break-in at his in February for larceny and from prison in 2018 and girlfriend’s home. drug possession. He was also ordered to “have no unlawful or Three-year transition harassing contact with the victim.” proposed to convert Price was fitted with an ankle monitor when he was released from jail Tuesday to parent-run baseball morning, “but he cut it off, and Probation & Parole BASEBALL much like soccer, like was actively looking for softball,” English said. him as of 9 p.m. Tuesday,” Continued from page 1 “Concessions, we’re over Franklin said. No issues. For softball, it now, but then we’re back “The victim had been in actually this is their firstto [the upcoming increase some type of altercation year standing alone with in the state minimum with him earlier in the day no county funding. It was wage],” he added, referring (Tuesday) and decided not phased in over a five-yearto a discussion held earlier to stay at home. She was period. With baseball, we’re in the workshop. “We not at the residence when looking to do this over a can look at that, because three-year period. you’re going to be paying “Over the course of the somebody $15 per hour to three-year period, we would sell M&Ms and a Snickers phase all county funding bar. So, that might not be out, other than concessions,” efficient, while these guys, English said. “Obviously, and maybe even softball, if we would be responsible for they take over concessions, the facility and maintenance it’s an all-volunteer group.” and repairs. Not that it’s not English reiterated the run efficiently today. I think group planned to return at [Recreation Coordinator the commission’s June 22 Gregory Mullins] does meeting for an actual vote. a great job. But, we’ve “I certainly support that,” got a guy out there who’s Commissioner Michael trying to deal with six ball Newman said. “I don’t see fields. He’s trying to line any kind of problems with the fields. He’s having to that.” do registrations, uniforms, “I don’t see a problem coaches, doing background with it,” Commissioner Jim checks. It’s just a lot. Moody said. “So, the idea here today “I want to echo what is to get the board’s blessing Commissioner English said for this group to move about the recreation director forward,” he said. “Five we have here,” stated Corey of them (parents) have Johnson, one parent in formed a board. I met with attendance at the meeting. them during the first, initial “Us taking this over and it meeting and kind of let them being totally run and funded take it from there. They by a parent organization, we have a [memorandum of don’t want to lose him. He understanding]. They have is an asset to the youth of a set of bylaws. They kind Taylor County.” of mimic what the softball “I think this would group does.” allow us the time to English said the group devote to the upkeep plans to return to the of the sports complex,” commission during its County Administrator regular meeting on June 22 LaWanda Pemberton said. for a vote on the proposal. “I know we’re looking “Today, I just don’t want at the possibility of more these guys to waste their tournaments. It would not time heading down this path only free up Mr. Mullins’ if it’s not this board’s will time, but also support for that to happen,” English staff. It would enable us said. “I just want the board’s to really concentrate on blessing.” helping to make our sports “This has been talked complex what it is now and about for some time, will continue to be in the and I know that soccer future.” has been very successful “I agree,” Feagle said. being parent-run, and now “We will have some softball,” Commissioner more items coming down Pam Feagle said. “I’m all the pipe from the TCRAB for it. I’d like to hear more to enhance the options of the details about it, to host tournaments and but if it’s going to be like bigger tournaments, to soccer, which has been very bring in more folks to the successful, then I’m all for community to fill up our it.” hotels and our restaurants,” “It’s going to be pretty English said. A-3 Perry News-Herald June 18-19, 2021 Glover: ‘Kids have got to come to school’ GLOVER do their own investigation,” people accountable. We’re and work hard. One of the(ISRD) paid for the hotel of our major vendors, and Continued from page 1 Glover said. not going to go on social things we talked about is accommodations, as well they covered the costs “We have to step ourmedia and talk about each that most principals burn as contracted with a mental of our meals. I had a we can provide to educate game up, and we’re goingother. We are all going to out in three years. I feelhealth provider to facilitate superintendent’s meeting (our students), but we’ve to expect everyone to do thebe together as one, or we’re we have a great team, andtraining. last week, and almost all got to have them come to same,” he said. going to show some people I do not want any of them “When we travel, we districts do this (type of school,” Glover added. The focus on attendance the door. If you don’t to burn out in three years,”work very, very hard to training) and they don’t get “There’s going to be a for the 2021-22 school want to be here and don’t Glover said. get this paid for so there donations. They are paying different focus from the year is “going to be huge,”want to teach, other places The Institute for Small is no cost to the district. for it out of their general district team. We have to be Glover said. “Kids have gotare hiring every day,” he and Rural Districts We reached out to somefund,” Glover said. here as one. We all squabble to come to school.” said. and fight like cats and dogs, Curriculum will also be Glover’s comments like brothers and sisters, but another key focus of theapparently were in reference Peterson’s Landing will be closed June 21-July 2 we will be united in public, district. to online posts regarding and we will never go on “Everybody has got to a leadership training Effective Monday, June and Gulf during the week. “Safety is one of our social media and talk aboutget on the boat with us,administrators attended in 21, Foley Cellulose will “A barricade directing highest priorities. Please be one another,” Glover said. moving in one direction, Panama City Beach in late temporarily close Peterson’s traffic to Hick’s Landing will alert and follow reduced “There’s things in and if some people don’tMay. The training included Landing to perform routine be in place at the intersection speed limits. We will professional practices (for want to get on the boat with sessions on mental health, pipeline maintenance. of Peterson Landing Road continue to work with local accountability), and if we us...I expect the best from as well as goal-setting – for The landing will be closed and Clubhouse Road. We authorities and provide have to start turning thosethem, I expect the best for the district, for schools and through July 2. The public regret the inconvenience,” residents with information people in (to the Floridaour students. Every kid is for individuals. is encouraged to use Hick’s Foley Public Affairs Manager about maintenance activity Department of Education/ important. We are going “Our leadership is young, Landing to access the river Scott Mixon said. in their area. DOE) we will, and they’llto raise the bar and hold willing and eager to learn Wound care center will start seeing patients June 23 DMH “Timing is everythingand flaps, as well as woundsPeople with wounds of treatment may benefitlearn more or schedule an Continued from page 1 when it comes to healing that haven’t healed within thata have not improved from a visit to the DMH appointment, please call wounds. Having a wound reasonable time frame. with traditional methods Wound Healing Center. To 850-838-2142. the Healogics network. care center of this caliber “DMH identified wound at DMH makes care care as a need for our more accessible than ever community as part of our for residents of Taylor commitment to bring more County and surrounding advanced medical care to communities, which will Taylor County,” said DMH lead to quicker intervention CEO Christopher Schmidt, and improved outcomes,” MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC. shared Edward Forster, “We intentionally MD, Medical Director of asked Healogics to be ourthe Tallahassee Memorial partner for wound care Wound Healing Center. due to their advanced “We’re honored to have expertise in this specialty had the opportunity to work and impeccable reputation closely with DMH to train across the county. We wanttheir wound care team and the best care possible forare excited to continue our community,” Schmidt collaborating to deliver our added. communities the highest The DMH Wound Care level of wound care close to Center, located within the home.” DMH facility at 333 N. Likely candidates for Byron Butler Parkway, will treatment at the wound begin seeing patients on center are those suffering Wednesday, June 23, 2021. from diabetic ulcers, The center will focus pressure ulcers, infections, on an evidence-based, compromised skin grafts systematic approach to advanced wound care. A patient’s individualized treatment plan may include specialized wound dressings, debridement, compression therapy, advanced cellular products and topical growth factors, edema management and/ or non-invasive vascular assessment. These treatments are the result of a team approach between the Center’s physicians, nurses and the referring physician. A treatment plan is developed and scheduled based on the patient’s needs. Once treatment is complete, the patient will return to their primary physician to continue routine care. Additionally, the DMH Wound Care Center will be equipped with Healogics newest technologies: Clinical Optimization and Decision Support. These applications on Healogics’ WoundSuite platform, enable the critical connection between people living with chronic wounds and their multi-disciplinary healthcare team for collaborative, evidence- based, patient-centered care. Chronic wounds affect nearly seven million people in the United States and the incidence is rising, fueled by an aging population and increasing rates of diseases and conditions such as diabetes, obesity and the late effects of radiation therapy contribute to the chronic wound epidemic. Bystander complained FLAGS Continued from page 1 “mentally ill.” The complaint was filed by a bystander who witnessed Jones yanking the flags from their stands and throwing them on the ground. According to Franklin, officers made contact with Jones around the 800 block of North Jefferson Street, at which point he was arrested.

Religion A-4 Perry News-Herald June 18-19, 2021

By Sarah Hall Happy Father’s Day

Dads are special Norman and Richard Zeigler. It’s a God-given and granted gift to be Birthday shout-outs a father – a seed for generations to come. Happy birthday wishes to: Rhamall Cherish them with all of your heart. Hughes and Kayla Crowley, June 22, and Let them know how important they are Jackie Johnson, June 23. 4,000 families served and that, above all, they are loved. Congratulations and salutations Happy Father’s Day Juneteenth 2021! Taylor County School District partnered with Second Harvest and Farm God of our fathers and creator of us Dreamers & Doers Share to host more than 20 food giveaways during this past year. District all, we treasure our Christian fathers who The annual Taylor County Dreamers employees and local community groups stepped up and have provided the are guardians of your creation. and Doers graduation/special recognition volunteer labor to assist with this endeavor. Dan Anderson, Taylor County They have endeavored to be models celebration was held Monday, June 14. School District facilities and maintenance coordinator, coordinated most of faith, freedom and strength for our The New Brooklyn Church’s corner of these events with Farm Share and Second Harvest. He estimated that families. Abba Father, Great Teacher, was alive with accolades and laughter. some 4,000 families were served this past year. instruct our fathers in the ways of perfect A soul-stirring message was delivered love. by attorney Charita Hope Demps. Teach us how to mend the family ties It takes a village to raise a child, and a that have been severed. Teach us how to village was there. instruct our fathers in the ways of your Our sincere appreciation to Mrs. Flora 2 food giveaways love. Woodfaulk and staff for their work. In the name of the fathers who have Dreamers and Doers, you are special kept your ways close to them – loved us to all of us! – and raised us – we give thanks. I love thy church, O God, set this Saturday We continue to pray for those blessed I love they Kingdom, Lord... fathers today – fathers, warriors, kings, The fabric of our churches has changed leaders of nations and pillars of faith at tremendously, as well as the fabric of our home, church and in society all over the lives and the world we live in. Farm Share at TCES world. We are no longer secluded within Farm Share will be distributing food The event is being coordinated by the May God continue to bless all fathers, our environment, our neighborhood, this Saturday, June 19, at Taylor CountyTemple of God International Church everywhere. ourselves. Elementary School starting at 7:30 a.m. of God in Christ, The Less Fortunate Saluting Black Music Month The world is opting to control our Items will be distributed on a first-come,Still Matters Foundation and the school The legendary Ella Fitzgerald, a great churches! The Bible states thusly, “Get first-served basis while supplies last. district. music icon and the first lady of jazz, “It’s thee hence, Satan: For it is written, thou not where you come from that matters, shalt worship the Lord thy God, and but it’s where you’re going.” him only shalt thou serve.” (Matthew Free food boxes at First Assembly Wise words 4:10) First Assembly of God will be giving Distribution is limited to one box per God is a phenomenal God who does “And Jesus answered and said unto away food boxes this Saturday, June 19,family while supplies last. The church is phenomenal things...with and for his Him, blessed art thou, Simon Barjona starting at 9 a.m. located at 828 West Julia Street. phenomenal people. for flesh and blood hath not revealed Famous words it unto thee, but my father which is in The only thing that will stop you heaven. And I say unto thee, that thou Lakeside announces Vacation from fulfilling your dream is you. (Tomart Peter, and upon this rock I will build Bradley) my church; and the gates of hell shall not If you want to be happy – be. prevail (Lee against it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Bible School for June 27-July 2 Tolstoy) The churches are established for the The most important act is still to think upbuilding of God’s kingdom, for giving Lakeside Baptist Church has announced 5 p.m., and VBS classes will begin at 6 p.m. praises, worship and thanksgiving to for yourself. Aloud. (Coco Chanel) plans for Vacation Bible School (VBS) Children ages four through fifth grade Each person must live their lives as are invited to attend, and registration is Jesus, the son of God, and Jesus alone. Sunday, June 27, through Friday, July 2. A sanctuary dedicated for those who Dinner will be served each night at required. role models for others. (Rosa Parks) There are people who have something believe in the one true God, Jesus the to say, and people who have just got to Christ. Lest we forget! say something. (Anonymous) Reflect Obituary Prayer focus Holy Father God, Holy Jesus, Holy Please keep these friends in your Spirit of God, teach me to honor your Lucy B. Liles Mrs. Liles was preceded great granddaughters; other thoughts and prayers: D.L. Williams, name with my mouth and with a manner in death by: her husband, extended family; and her Lucy B. Liles, 91, of Pat Fudge, Maggie Fudge, Tangiaof living that demonstrates your nature to Wilford Sr.; son, Wilford beloved puppy, ChiChi. Cross City passed away on Fudge, Pam Fudge, Jackie Burney, Chrisunbelievers. (Sarah Hornsby) Funeral services for Mrs. June 6, 2021. Liles Jr.; and a grandson, Mrs. Liles was born on Michael Pinner. Liles were held at First Mrs. Liles is survived Assembly of God in Cross March 31, 1930, to the late by: sons, Bobby Liles Bergen and Agnes Rose in City Thursday, June 10 Cross City. (Linda), James Liles,with the Rev. Cecil Pinner She had lived most of Wayne Liles and Jody officiating.Liles her life in the Cross City (Charlene); daughters, Interment followed in the area except for a short time Rosemary Pinner (Cecil),Cross City Cemetery. spent in Tampa, Fla., Martha Anderson (Keith), The family received Mrs. Liles was a member Lucille Sheets, Ethel Hicks friends at the church one of the First Assembly of (David), Barbara O’Steen hour prior to service. God in Cross City. (Stacey) and Christina Arrangements were She enjoyed tending to Brown (Gordon); 22 under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home and her flowers in her spare grandchildren; 30 great- time. grandchildren; two great- Cross City Chapel.

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Sports A-5 Perry News-Herald June 18-19, 2021 Keaton Beach Fishing Report Trout remain scattered

By PAT MCGRIFF Chicken. [email protected] Sea shads seem to be Speckled trout remain working the best in 7-10 feet scattered, and you will catch of water, while 5-inch shads one -- maybe, if you are took a few nice trout in 4-6 lucky, even two on a drift feet earlier in the mornings. -- then it is time to move on Most of the fish caught on and look for another spot. grubs in the mornings have The rain wasn’t really spit up shrimp when landed, enough to dirty the water up which tends to support much, but there was a little my “they-are-feeding-on- cloudiness earlier in the shrimp–at-night” theory etc. week. So bounce a grub early, Rebecca Shoaff Trista Knowles Gulf water temps running and float a live pinfish under in the mid 80s aren’t helping a Back Bay Thunder later in the fact that the scarcity of the day. Three Lady Bulldogs named white bait already had the Work the draws of the trout moving deeper to feed thunderstorms up on the hill at night. for added breeze when it is On my last few charters, too calm, and be careful out to All-Big Bend softball team we managed 10, 12 and there. then 14 keepers, but we This weekend, the tides covered a whole lot of water The Taylor County highly successful in soccer, are flipped, with late- to do it. morning high tides falling High School (TCHS) earning her some interest to mid-afternoon lows Lady Bulldogs’ softball from a variety of college Live pinfish have contributed the most trout — which is perfect for squad had three players coaches. She is currently to the box recently, however scalloping, but not so much selected to the 2021 All- considering attending Assassin’s Pink Ghost has Big Bend Softball team, Tallahassee Community for fishing. been the best color to bounce As for you scallopers, including a pair of TCHS College (TCC). on the bottom, followed by FLY YOUR DIVE FLAGS! seniors (Trista Knowles The other Lady Bulldog Stinky Pink and Electric It’s the law! and Rebecca Shoaff) and senior selected to the freshman Hannah Shiver. All-Big Bend first team Shoaff wrapped up her was Trista Knowles, who senior season leading the finished her senior season TIDE TABLES Lady Bulldogs with the with a .456 batting average highest batting average and team “Most Valuable (.463) and earned the Player” honors, as she led F 18 Low 2:30 AM 0.5 22 Low 6:31 AM 1.4 team’s “Offensive Player of the Lady Bulldogs in many 18 High 8:50 AM 3.2 22 High 12:04 PM 3.9 the Year” award. statistical categories. 18 Low 3:31 PM 1.1 22 Low 7:52 PM -0.6 Shoaff racked up 38 hits Trista recorded 41 hits throughout the season, as throughout the season, 18 High 8:47 PM 2.9 W 23 High 1:58 AM 3.3 well as scoring 32 times including six home runs, 11 Sa19 Low 3:30 AM 0.8 23 Low 7:23 AM 1.5 and leading TCHS in stolen doubles and four triples. 19 High 9:41 AM 3.3 23 High 12:50 PM 4.0 bases with 41. Trista scored 41 times, as 19 Low 4:49 PM 0.7 23 Low 8:43 PM -0.8 “She made the varsity well as driving in 32 runs Hannah Shiver 19 High 10:27 PM 2.9 Th24 High 2:50 AM 3.4 softball team in the 10th (RBIs). Su20 Low 4:33 AM 1.0 24 Low 8:11 AM 1.6 grade, which was my first “It is a great honor for playing high school sports, accomplish much more year as head coach,” Head her to receive the first-teamAmy and I are proud of the during their high school 20 High 10:30 AM 3.5 24 High 1:35 PM 4.2 Coach Gary Knowles selection to the All-Big commitment and hard work career,” added Knowles. 20 Low 5:57 PM 0.3 24 Low 9:33 PM -0.8 stated. Bend softball team. She she has put into earning a Shiver pitched 85 innings 20 High 11:51 PM 3.0 F 25 High 3:38 AM 3.4 “Due to her speed, I told has played on many travel college scholarship, and for Taylor County this M 21 Low 5:35 AM 1.3 25 Low 8:55 AM 1.6 her on the first day to no softball teams since the age we are excited to continue season, during which she longer bat right-handed, of 10, and has started every watching her play the recorded 84 strikeouts 21 High 11:18 AM 3.7 25 High 2:21 PM 4.2 but to change to a left- Taylor County middle and game,” Knowles said. while maintaining a 2.78 21 Low 6:57 PM -0.2 25 Low 10:20 PM -0.8 handed slap hitter. She high school game since the Trista has committed earned run average. Tu22 High 12:59 AM 3.2 never once complained and sixth grade,” Coach Gary to play softball at the Shiver was 5-5 on the went straight to work, as Knowles said. collegiate level for TCC. mound, allowing 71 runs, it took her about a year to Trista played travel The future is bright for only 34 of which were get comfortable,” Knowles softball with or against Taylor County freshman earned. FEED TIMES said. most of the players selected Hannah Shiver, who was Shiver had a .387 batting “That change gave from the Big Bend area, and selected to the first teamaverage at the plate, while her a challenge, and she she considers them a part All-Big Bend softball hitting three home runs in Minor Major Minor Major developed into a very of her softball family, her squad. her first year of high school 18 1:16 AM 6:46 AM 1:23 PM 7:10 PM successful lead-off hitter father added. “I am so proud of Hannah softball. 19 1:49 AM 7:34 AM 2:26 PM 7:58 PM and base stealer that really Trista has been a member for making the first team She also knocked in benefited our team. It was of the 18U, Class-A, All-Big Bend team as a 22 runs, while scoring 33 20 2:23 AM 8:24 AM 3:32 PM 8:50 PM a great accomplishment for Pro Impact travel team freshman. She is one of times herself. her to go from completely from Jacksonville since those players that doesn’t Hannah is currently 21 3:01 AM 9:17 AM 4:41 PM 9:45 PM changing her hitting style to 2019. have to be told to work. playing travel softball 22 3:42 AM 10:14 AM 5:53 PM 10:44 PM first team All-Big Bend in The team will play a few She is always practicing for the Panhandle Heat only three seasons. We will showcases this summer, to get better,” Knowles organization and has an 23 4:31 AM 11:15 AM 7:05 PM ---- definitely miss her ability to culminating with the USFA said. extremely bright future 24 5:27 AM 11:47 PM 8:14 PM 12:19 PM get on base and score runs,” World Series in Panama “I am excited about ahead of her, Knowles Knowles stated. City Beach this July. Hannah and her returning added. 25 6:30 AM 12:52 AM 9:16 PM 1:24 PM Shoaff has also been “While we will miss Trista teammates’ potential to Fitness ‘boot camps’ planned Taylor County Track while the second session who will meet on Monday & Field Coach Sherman will run July 19-30. through Friday from 8 to Rhines will hold a fitnessSessions are open to 11 a.m. “boot camp” broken into both boys and girls and For more information, two different sessions. are limited to only 20 contact Rhines at (941) 685- The first session will run participants. Each session 4461 or via email sherman. June 21 through July 2, will cost $100 per athlete, [email protected]

Community A-6 Perry News-Herald June 18-19, 2021 Milestone birthdays

95th birthday

108th birthday Longtime Perry resident Brother Glenn Dora Smith, Taylor County’s oldest resident Baker celebrated his -- and one of the oldest people in the state 95th birthday by of Florida -- celebrated her 108th birthday on capping off his year- Tuesday, June 15. long “marathon” with Smith was born on June 15, 1913, in Live Oak. a three-quarter mile She was the oldest of six brothers and sisters stroll with his wife, and has outlived them all. Ella Mae, children, She and her husband moved to Perry from grandchildren and their home in Greenville in the late 1970s to be great-grandchildren closer to their daughter and her family. in tow. The family “I was curious about her age when she was gathered at turning 100, so I looked into the old Bible records Steinhatchee Landing and they confirmed her date of birth – 1913,” for a family reunion/ her grandson Eddie Williams said. birthday celebration Smith and her husband married when she was the weekend of June 17, and they had eight children. 11-12. The Rev. Baker The couple was married for 60 years before his served as minister death in 1991. of education/senior Smith has always been strong in her faith, adults at First Baptist and she was an active member New Bethel Church in Perry until Missionary Baptist Church. his retirement in 2014. Volunteers sought for Big Bend Hospice Advisory Council Big Bend Hospice is seeking volunteers to serve as members on its Taylor County Advisory Council. “Our focus is to ensure the diversity of the council through its members and continually expand its reach and impact throughout Taylor County from personal and professional expertise, diverse knowledge of constituent perspectives, and personal connections to local resources that each council member brings,” said Lisa Baggett, Community Engagement Coordinator for Franklin, Taylor and Wakulla counties. Advisory Council members help educate the community on Big Bend Hospice programs, assist in creating partnerships with others who can assist in the continued success of its mission, and have the added option of participating on Council committees that spearhead educational, community appreciation and Commemorating Memorial Day fund-raising events. If you are interested in becoming a member of Taylor County High School JROTC cadets set out U.S. flags around the GP-Foley Cellulose mill to the Taylor County Advisory Council, please contact commemorate Memorial Day this year. Shown are (left to right): Trish Buhler, Alex Inherst, Matthew Michael Eurich at maeurich@bigbendhospice. Hodges, Austin Sweet, Trenton Delacruz, Katie Smalls, Becky Buhler, Emma Campbell, David Porter, org or (850) 408-0797. Available seats are limited. Austin Murray, Abby Buhler, Tranecia Moore, Taylor Farrill, Colin Wilson, Dalton Polec, Emily Gentry Responses of interest are encouraged by Aug. 15. and 1st Sgt. Kenneth Rosier. “We honor those who have sacrificed their lives so that America may live free and set an example for others to follow,” Rosier said.

A-7 Perry News-Herald Steinhatchee/Beaches June 18-19, 2020 Scallop Season Opens First limit in by 10 a.m.

Recreational bay scallop season is now open in Taylor County! The first scallopers of the season began limiting out at 10 a.m. on June 15. As thousands of residents and visitors flock to the shallow coastal areas of Taylor County, boaters are reminded to prepare for congestion at boat ramps, as well as to display a “divers down” flag when scallopers are in the water. (Photos courtesy of Marker One Flats Charters, Lucky Chuck Charters and the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.) Boat Ramp Etiquette: Don’t be ‘THAT GUY’

We’ve all got a great of the parking lot will give • As tow vehicle driver, turning radiuses. you approach the ramp or into position, trim down ramp story to share. more space for others to make sure you know how Getting things down queue up in line. enough to ensure cooling Just as in life, proper move in and out without the trailer will respond in pat before you ever hit the • As the boat driver, be in and adequate handling etiquette plays a big role in delay. reverse so that you don’t ramp will lead to a stress- position at the helm before response, check to make boating. Perhaps nowhere is • If a bathroom break back in the wrong direction free launch later. you head to the ramp, ready sure the path behind is etiquette more essential— or a snack is needed, do it or jackknife the trailer. An • Only when you’re ready to start the craft once you’re and appreciated—than at BEFORE you get the boat empty parking lot is a good to actually launch should in the water. Once backed ➟ Please see page 8 the local boat launch ramp. to the bottom of the boat spot to practice. It’s here that discourteous ramp. Use the marked lanes boaters create havoc (and • Make sure both Don’t shuck and dump (maybe even set up cones) cause tempers to flare) bydrivers—boat and tow to simulate backing your not adhering to standard vehicle—know their roles. trailer onto and down the Scallopers are discourageed from solid waste cards or stickers should instead practices or showing up ill The smoothest launches ramp, noting how the trailer shucking and dumping shells near utilize the county roll-off sites during prepared to handle the task happen when both tow responds to your input shore, in channels or along the road regular hours. at hand. vehicle and boat driver at the steering wheel and side. Nine roll-off sites are located in the areas It is also here that those know and have practiced how the increased length Property owners (or their renters) with listed below. breaches of etiquette their roles. of vehicle and trailer affect quickly have a ripple effect. Launch lines rapidly grow, Scallop Season Roll-Off Site Hours frazzled boaters make more mistakes under pressure and emotions can run hot. To take the stress out of the equation, showcase good manners to your fellow boaters and get your boat and crew on and off the water as fast as possible, simply follow these boat ramp tips to keep from being the “star” of the next funny boat ramp story. • BE PREPARED! Never approach the ramp unprepared. • Novice and discourteous boaters often make the same mistake of pulling up to the ramp before they are actually ready to launch, hogging that precious real estate while they load the day’s gear, install the drain plug or (worse) discover a dead battery or a finicky engine. • Proper ramp etiquette dictates that you do all of your pre-launch preparation BEFORE approaching the ramp to launch. Larger facilities often have designated “make- ready” areas for boaters to prepare their boats and crew. At smaller ramps, find a spot out of the way of traffic flow. It’s in these prep areas that you’ll load gear, ready lines and remove those tie- downs, but also put a driver in the boat and to be sure the engine starts. (Tip: Briefly start the engine on a flush hose at home before you leave to avoid last-minute surprises.) • Load everything you need for your trip into the boat before you pull up to the launch. Doing this on the side A-8 Perry News-Herald June 18-19, 2021

9/11 Remembered bus visits Perry The 9/11 Remembered “Let’s Roll” the rubble. podcast tour bus made a pit stop in Perry “My lungs are in bad shape. We did not this week, as Erick Robertson travels from wear respirators because we had to speak Nashville, Tenn. to Jacksonville, Fla. to our dogs,” Robertson said. Robertson, who is a member of the “Everything in that building that Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was cancer causing was made into a temporarily set up shop at the Perry Elks micro-particulate that covered the entire Lodge. Manhattan area. When we kicked up the The bus is a traveling podcast studio dirt, we breathed it in. When it rained, that records people’s anecdotal memories the mud coated our boots. All of those from Sept. 11, 2001, and sends them to the things were part of our daily exposure,” National Museum. Robertson said. Robertson said his goal is to ensure For more information on the 9/11 everyone understands the lasting impact of Remembered “Let’s Roll” tour bus, visit the attack on the World Trade Center, even https://911rememberedthetravelingmemor 20 years later. ial.org/. “There are over 100,000 people under treatment for toxic exposure. One of the first visible things after the attack was the massive death cloud from the collapsed towers,” Robertson said. On 9/11, Robertson served as a cadaver K-9 handler at “ground zero” of the National Trade Center. His Australian shepherd “Porkchop” worked for four days Workstraight to sniff out people trapped as under “Porkchop”a team and Erick Robertson

RAMP ETIQUETTE equally quick and efficientwhen the trailer is properly Continued from page 7 when it’s time to load. submerged, idle the boat • The first approach to the forward onto the trailer, clear, then start the engine, ramp area should simply be giving just a nudge of shift into reverse and back to drop off the tow vehicle power to push the craft the away from the launch lane. driver and passengers at last few feet up the bunks to • BEFORE you park the dock, idling back out the winch post. your vehicle and trailer into clear waters to await • Once the boat is held after launching, move your the arrival of your trailer. on the trailer by friction, boat to the side of the dock Unless the ramp is quiet, shut the engine off, make and out of the middle of the don’t be tempted to unload certain the drive or engine ramp. gear; you’ll just slow others is fully trimmed, then • Communicate your from getting into position. move forward to the bow launching plan with your • As in launching, boat and attach the winch strap guests so they know where and tow-vehicle drivers and safety chain. When to stand (or where not should work as a team. finished, signal the driver to stand) while you get If you’re the tow vehicle and take a seat. The vehicle everything ready to go. driver, wait your turn driver should then pull People aimlessly walking and when ready, back the forward and clear the ramp. around the parking lot or trailer into the water. If • When you return to the dock can create a trafficyou’re the boat driver, get ramp, always unload items nightmare. your craft into position out of the boat AFTER you • As in launching, good once you see your tow have pulled away from the etiquette demands you be vehicle approaching and, launch area. Farm Report

With DAvid Carlton

June 13: the decline, but I have spear for the bucket, and I got a quarter of an inch cucumbers out the gum I’m going to put on the of rain yesterday, and my stump. nine-foot harrow. She is a old cows sure were glad to I drove by Mr Straka’s cadillac, which I haven’t see it. shop, and he had my old been able to use in years They are holding up good blue tractor in his work area because it loads the other on slim pickings, which with the lift over it. tractor too much. makes life easy. He’s working on it, Then, I can put the mower I got those citrus trees which is good, because I back on the other one and planted and the okra see uses for it everywhere. be ready for anything by hoed. That’s about all -- that golly. My loofah gourd has and may your life be sweet Remember what old grown, so I gave it some and clear like moonlight Massey said: “If you are more wire to run on. through the pines. gonna be a bear, be a The squash are on June 16: grizzly!” We woke up to the sound Wait, I think he actually of rain on the old tin roof. said: “If you are gonna be I am feeling so blessed a frog, be a bullfrog,” but it and excited to see the don’t matter. improvements it brings. David Carlton grew up I went to pick up my in Taylor County, where tractor yesterday, and I am he worked on a Woods anxious to get some work Creek Road farm in his done with it. youth. I need to fill in bull holes Decades later, he now in the hay field so when the owns that farm and spends man brings the fertilizer he his days tending to his cows won’t fall in one. and enjoying the country I need to swap the life.

David Carlton took his boat “Elsie Mae” to the Suwannee River last week. “Elsie Mae” is 15 years old.

A-9 Perry News-Herald Looking Back June 18-19, 2021 Remember when... My first job

The difference was a paycheck. My grandmother was more worried than I was when I landed my first job. While I was celebrating being hired as a summer school teacher at By Anthony White Perry Primary, my grandmother was worried I would not make it through the first week. Special delivery I was 15 and going into the eleventh grade, At-home ice deliveries were still a necessity in the mid-1940s, and for the residents of the mill but I’d been playing teacher to my brothers and town of Foley, Mr. R.H. McNeese was the go-to guy. He was the owner/operator of McNeese Ice cousins since I learned to read and write. So, my Delivery. McNeese is shown here in 1946. (Photo courtesy Melba Denmark/colorization by William Wright) grandmother wasn’t concerned about whether or not I could do the job. “He’ll do great with the students,” my grandmother told my mother. “When he gets A glance at the past there.” My mother nodded her head in agreement. “When it’s time to wake up and get dressed for school, we have to fight him every morning,” High-speed chase hits 100+ mph my mother said. “It’s not going to be any different.” “Especially since he’s riding his bicycle to work instead of catching the school bus,” my grandmother added. I assured them things would be different, but neither was convinced. The Sunday night before my first day of work, my grandmother made me pick out what I was going to wear and iron it ahead of time. “If you wait until the morning to do it, you’ll PERRY NEWS- definitely be late for work,” she said. HERALD So, I listened to my grandmother. I chose a June 20, 1986 pair of pants and a shirt to wear, ironed them BIKER LEADS LAW ON both, then placed them neatly on a hanger. HIGH-SPEED CHASE My mother suggested I go ahead and prepare A Tallahassee my lunch so I wouldn’t have to do it the next motorcyclist led state morning. troopers and a city “If you wait until the morning to do it, you’ll policeman on a high-speed be late,” she said. “If you do it now, you won’t chase that started in Dixie have that to worry about in the morning. County, continued through The Class of 1936 reunion was planned for June 21, 1986, in the So, I listened to my mother. I made a small downtown Perry and banquet room at the Chaparral Restaurant. Members of the class included: Tupperware bowl of tuna. I wrapped four slices ended in Madison County (first row, l to r) Eldred Westberry, Charles Turner, Garland Nixon, J.C. when the biker ran out of Lipscomb, W.H. Bethea, James Bloodworth and Files Cullifer; (second row, of bread in foil. Then I put the bowl of tuna, the gas, according to reports l to r) Mable Lewis, Sadie Grubbs, Mildred Woods, Hortense Wilson, Maggie slices of bread and two tangerines in a brown from the Perry Police Dee Parker, Mae Varnadoe, Annie Pearl Williamson, Mildred Young, and paper bag and put the bag in the refrigerator. Department (PPD) and the Marion Boyd (teacher); (third row, l to r) Helen Rice, Evelyn Swearingen, “Now,” my grandmother said. “You need to Taylor County Sheriff’s Eleanor Raulerson, Bertie Lee Spradley, Elizabeth Davis, Ruby Brannen, go to bed so you can get some rest. That way Department. Doris Faulkner and Ima Lipscomb; and (fourth row, l to r) Jose Stephens, you won’t be sleepy when it’s time for you to The motorcycle was Mary Gunn, Marguerite Hefline, Ruby Cox, Louvenia Goodman, Maude get up.” fleeing at speeds exceedingMcLeod, Katherine Pridgeon and Winifred Gridley. 100 miles per hour. I did as I was told and went to bed around 10 (PPD) Sgt. Don Gutshall The first, second and and Brian Burns, third with the aid of bookmobile p.m. reported that when the biker third place winners were: place. librarian Suzette Peace, The next morning, my grandmother and slid out in front of him, he • Kindergarten: Arin • Fifth grade: Curtis as part of their “Read mother were surprised when they woke up to turned and looked over his DeYoung, first place; Lashley, first place; around the World” summer wake me up and found I was already up, dressed Jennifer James, second Camilla Corbin, second program for children. shoulder at the officer. Blaine Rhodes, Christy Davis, and eating breakfast. Gutshall turned on his place; and place; and “You’re up and already dressed,” my lights and sirens, however, third place. third place. NEW ARRIVAL • First grade: Amanda grandmother said. “I don’t believe it.” the biker “just waved at me Sarah Elizabeth Whitfield and put it in the wind,” the Valentine, first place; BURNING BY BOB Richard Abe and Diane “Me neither,” my mother said. Spence Lamb, second Approximately 720 I was sitting on the porch with my lunch bag officer said. Charles Whitfield announced the place; and marijuana plants confiscatedbirth of a daughter, Sarah in my hand when my cousin Teresa Mickens, STEINHATCHEE ART Grambling, third place. in Taylor County in 1986 Elizabeth, on June 13, 1986, who had also been hired as a teacher’s aide at • Second grade: Jolene FESTIVAL WINNERS by local law enforcement at the Tallahassee Birth Perry Primary, rode up on her bicycle. Ellison, first place; Susie ANNOUNCED agencies were put to the Center. Sister Callie and We waved bye to our grandmother and my Valentine, second place; torch in a hole behind the paternal grandmother Mary The month of May and Ronnie Valentine, third mother, then we rode up the street, where we Taylor County Jail June 18, Lou Whitfield welcomed 1986 culminated in an Art place. 1986, by Lt. Bob Lilliott. Sarah home. met our friends Jackie Jackson and Donald Festival at Steinhatchee • Third grade: Chris Taylor, who were both starting their first day as School. Davis Ami , first place; SCALING THE DEAN’S LIST teacher aides at Perry Primary. Students created a variety Craig, second place; and That evening when my grandmother and HEIGHTS Jerry Brown of Perry was of art projects ranging from Troy Corbin, third place. mother asked what the difference had been, I 3-D dream houses, water • Fourth grade: Natalie Library Director Ken among students named to told them what they should have known. and acrylic paintings and Lane, first place; Wendy Hollingsworth hung the Dean’s List at Abraham chalk drawings. Markham, second place; Mexican blankets high on Baldwin Agriculture It was the paycheck coming in two weeks. the walls of the library, College.

June 18-19, 2021

Foley Community Choir Gathered in front of the Foley Baptist Church are members of its Community Choir. Shown are (top row, l to r) Mrs. Claude Hall and Mrs. Ray Guess; (second row, l to r) Annie Lou Guess, Marie Brinson, Pat Evans, Jackie Baxter, Iris Simons, Gloria Cothran, Shirley Westberry, Billie Brown, Jimmy Guess, Harry Hall, Owen Raulerson, Warren Ferrell and Reggie Hall; (front row, l to r) Bobby Deaver, Richard “Bo” Westberry, Imogene Simons, (unknown), Barbara Westberry, Nita Brown, “Taddy” Gornto, Jean Keller, Mary Carey, Tommy Evans and Ed Cothran.

A-10 Perry News-Herald Entertainment June 18-19, 2021 Join in an Irish tradition this weekend in theaters, this month in Tallahassee on streaming and vod The Tallahassee created a route through Listen to Stanley Gontarski Irish Repertory Theater the city of the sites visitedor Camille Gonçalves Vilela presents the Bloomsday by Leopold Bloom, one dos Santos from FSU impart Festival featuring the playof the main characters details in of Joyce’s career. “Bloomsday” by Steve the story, including several Sing Irish songs with John Dietz to be performedpubs. As it happened, the Camacho. Enjoy the rousing outdoors over the next two planned journey only made energy of the Tallahassee weekends at Goodwood it halfway, as the Joyce fansIrish Step Dancers. Museum & Gardens in drank too much and conflict At 8 p.m., experience the Tallahassee. between them ended the production of “Bloomsday” Showtimes are June 18- trek. by Steven Dietz. It is a time- 20 and June 24-27 with the Repeated annually for warped love story between festival beginning at 6:30 years around the world, a young Irish guide and an p.m. and the show starting the event now comes to American lad who joins her at 8 p.m. Tallahassee. Starting at 6:30,Bloomsday tour. Will they It was June 16, 1954, in those in attendance will be get together? Or will it end By MARK VIOLA along the way. The cast has a family of his own. Dublin, when John Ryan able to hear Nora Joyce, in heartbreak? Last weekend’s theatrical includes Luke Wilson The movie is not yet rated. organized a celebration ofJoyce’s wife (performed by Tickets are $25 for the releases didn’t meet industry (“Zombieland: Double “Fatherhood” is a James Joyce’s “Ulysses,” Jessica Lowe-Minor), talk festival or $15 for the show expectations, but the Tap”), Robert Duvall (“The dramedy starring Kevin the most important novel about her life with the ex-only. For more information newcomers still combined Judge”) and Martin Sheen Hart (“Jumanji: Welcome to of the 20th century --pats in Paris and Zurich or -- to purchase tickets, visit with several strong (“Grace and Frankie”). “12 the Jungle”) as Matt, a man according to the Irish. taken from “Mrs. Joyce Haswww.tallahasseeirishrep. holdovers to deliver the Mighty Orphans” will be whose wife tragically dies Ryan and his cohorts Her Say” by Jack Gilhooley. com/current-shows. fifth-best domestic weekendavailable at the AMC 20 a inday after their daughter is of 2021. Tallahassee. born, forcing him to find a Watermelon Festival is this weekend The musical “In the The movie is rated PG-way to raise her as a single Heights” debuted to a 13 soft for violence, language,parent. The movie is written Monticello’s Watermelon circus show at 11:30 am., Richardson and Tami Lester $11.4 million, settling some for suggestive references, and directed by Paul Weitz Festival will be held this kids show at 11:30 a.m., said. second place and allowing smoking and brief teen(“About a Boy”) and is based weekend. beer garden from 12-4 p.m., “A summertime tradition “A Quiet Place Part II” todrinking. on the nonfiction book by On Friday, June 18, the watermelon games at 1:30 in Monticello since 1950, retake the box office crown “Gaia” is a horror filmMatt Logelin: “Two Kisses festivities begin with a p.m., family circus show at the Watermelon Festival with $11.6 million in its about an injured forestfor Maddy: A Memoir of “vendor village” open from 2 p.m. and kids show at 2 brings out the local third weekend of release. ranger on a routine mission Love & Loss.” 4-9 p.m., a family circus p.m. community, visitors and the The horror sequel also who is saved by two off-the- The film is rated PG-13 show at 6 p.m, kids show at “On behalf of the South in everyone.” became the first filmgrid of survivalists. What is for some strong language 7 p.m., street dance from 7-9 Monticello Jefferson County For more information the COVID-19 era to initially a welcome rescue and suggestive material. p.m. and beer garden from Chamber of Commerce, about the event, visit www. cross $100 million at grows the more suspicious as the “Jagame Thandhiram” 7-9 p.m. Board of Directors and monticellowatermelon domestic box office. sonI anddon’t his renegade father is an action thriller from Saturday, June 19, brings Watermelon Festival festival.com or call the think it’s a coincidence that reveal a cultish devotion India about a nomadic the Kiwanis 5K Run & Walk Committee, welcome to Monticello-Jefferson it is also one of the few to the forest. “Gaia” willgangster who finds himself at 8:15 a.m., Watermelon the 70th anniversary of County the Chamber of major releases thus far that be playing at the CMX in a battle over a place to call Parade at 10 a.m., antique Monticello Watermelon Commerce at (850) 997- is not also available on a Fallschase in Tallahassee. home. Based on the trailer, car show at 11 a.m., family Festival,” co-chairs Katrina 5552. streaming service. (It will The movie is rated R for this movie will deliver debut on Paramount+ latersome violence and bloody lots of violence and some this summer.) images, sexual content, occasional dancing. Last weekend’s other nudity and language. The movie is rated TV- nationwide newcomer “Queen Bees” is a MA. was “Peter Rabbitromantic 2:comedy Theabout a “Silver Skates” UNDER THE Runaway,” which opened in woman (Ellen Burstyn, “The (“Serebryanye Konki”) is a third place with $10 million. Exorcist”) who reluctantly holiday romance film from This is less than half of the moves into a retirement Russia set in the late 1800s MARQUEE $25 million earned by the community, only to confrontin St. Petersburg. Eighteen- original film back in 2018, a clique of mean-spiritedyear-old Matvey is unjustly but again, these are different women and an amorous fired and joins a gang of By MARK VIOLA times. Helping matters is the widower. “Queen Bees” pickpockets. Meanwhile, fact that there isn’t another is available at the CMX Alisa, the daughter of a kids’ film hitting theaters Fallschase in Tallahassee. high-ranking official, feels ‘In the Heights’ is a wonderful until “The Boss Baby: The film is rated PG-13 like a prisoner in her father’s Family Business” on July 2. for drug use, suggestive mansion. One day, their Although there have been material and some language. paths cross. musical journey from Miranda sputters here and there, we “The Sparks Brothers” The film is not yet rated. have officially reached the is a documentary from Video on Demand By MARK VIOLA becoming a fashion designer. point in the theatrical release Edgar Wright (“Baby “The Misfits” is an Thanks to the Broadway smash hit, Meanwhile, Nina (musician Leslie schedule where there is at Driver,” “Scott Pilgrim vs action thriller following “Hamilton,” actor and composer Lin- Grace) has returned home after her leastfirst one year major nationwide the World”) following the Richard Pace (Pierce Manuel Miranda is a household name. at Stanford, and while the neighborhooddebut set for every weekend five-decade musical odyssey Brosnan, “Goldeneye”), Although tickets to the show were sees her as the one who got out, she is back from now until the end of theof Ron and Russell Mael an international thief who notoriously hard to get, Disney+ premiered now with a secret. Benny (Corey Hawkins, summer movie season. and celebrating the inspiring escapes from a federal a filmed-production of “Hamilton” last “Straight Outta Compton”) works for Nina’s Theaters are back open. journey of the Sparks, who maximum security prison summer, giving everyone a chance to see it. father (Jimmy Smits, “NYPD Blue”) and is People are going to seeproduced 25 studio albums. only to be scooped up by the I was among those who saw it for the first happy to see she’s back home, because he movies. Those who have Combining animation and Misfits, a group of modern- time on television at home. hopes they can rekindle their been vaccinated are allowed interviews, Wright digs deepday Robin Hoods. They try Sadly, due to the COVID-19 own relationship. to go maskless. Have we into the band’s rich, career- to convince him to join them outbreak, live theatre has With the heat rising in the truly made it to the other spanning legacy. The film in a daring robbery, stealing been on hold, although city and tensions boiling over side? I’m not quite ready tocan be seen at the AMC 20 millions in gold hidden we’re beginning to see a in the neighborhood, things celebrate, but we’ve come in Tallahassee. beneath one of the most revival of late, and several will soon hit a crescendo in the a long way, and the more The documentary is rated secure prisons on Earth. regional theatre companies form of a blackout, throwing people get vaccinated, the R for language. The cast also includes Nick have announced full 2021-22 everything into chaos. safer we’ll all be. Disney+ Cannon (“Wild ‘N Out”), seasons to debut this fall. Most stage musicals run In Theaters “Luca” is the latest film Jamie Chung (“Lovecraft As for Miranda, one of his around three hours, and even This weekend delivers from Pixar and the second Country”) and Tim Roth earliest works was the musical at two hours, 23 minutes, the a single new filmconsecutive in film from that (“The Incredible Hulk”). “In The Heights,” which had film adaptation of “In The nationwide release: studio to be released directly The movie is rated R an off-Broadway run in 2007 Heights” had to cut and trim “The Hitman’s Wife’s to Disney+, forgoing movie for some language/sexual before opening on Broadway in places. I have never seen Bodyguard,” a sequel to the theaters altogether. The story references and brief drug in 2008, earning 13 Tony the original stage production, action comedy from 2017 is set on the Italian Riviera use. nominations and winning and considering original co- starring Ryan Reynolds, and follows an unlikely “Night Walk” is a thriller four, including Best Musical. writer Quiara Alegría Hudes wrote the Samuel L. Jackson and friendship that develops starring Mickey Rourke Debuting in movie theaters and on the screenplay, I will trust she knew what she Salma Hayek. This new betweenfilm a human and a (“The Wrestler”) as Frank, HBO Max streaming service last weekend was doing. Even so, there are times as the finds bodyguard Michaelsea monster disguised as a whose girlfriend is killed was a film adaptation of “In The Heights,” story is reaching its third act that I felt the Bryce (Reynolds) taking human. The film is directedduring a visit to the Middle directed by Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich pacing was off a bit, slowing down a little a long-overdue vacation, by Enrico Casarosa, whose East. When he is framed for Asians”). too much as it tries to move all the pieces only to be interrupted by 2012 short film, “La Luna,”the crime and sent to prison, Unlike the filmed-version of “Hamilton,” into place for the ending. Sonia Kincaid (Hayek), the which debuted in front of he sets out to find out who this is a true adaptation, and as such, it However, that really is my only unstable wife of equally- “Brave” in theaters, earning is behind the conspiracy suffers a bit from the same issues just aboutcomplaint. The cast is amazing, delivering unstable assassin Darius him an Oscar nomination. and get revenge. However, every stage musical film adaptation does,song after song in a powerful manner. Kincaid (Jackson), who is I don’t know why Disney’s Frank will first have to break mostly a result of trimming down a full To be completely honest, I can’t relate once again in danger and brass have decided to out of prison if he wants to stage production to fit into a standard film’sdirectly with many of the plights facingneeds help, even if he won’trelegate Pixar’s moviesseek bloody justice. runtime. However, it does better than most, the characters. But, that’s okay, perhaps admit it. Director Patrick to Disney+ exclusives The movie is rated R and the movie is joyful, thought-provoking even good. These are stories that not too Hughes is back, and joining(for no extra chargefor language for throughout, and beautifully acted and produced. long ago wouldn’t have been told, and it’s the cast are Gary Oldman subscribers). “Raya and the including derogatory Although the songs might not have the a wonderful thing that they are here now (“The Dark Knight”) and Last Dragon,” a product of slurs, violence and sexual lyrical and rhythmic complexity Miranda to experience, first on Broadway and now Morgan Freeman (“Batman Disney Animation Studio, references. would later show off in “Hamilton,” in the movie theaters nationwide (as well as at Begins”). got a dual release in theaters “The Space Between” songs are catchy in their own way, helping home if you want to watch the film on HBO The film is rated R and for on Disney+ (with a $30 stars Kelsey Grammer deliver a story about a neighborhood and a Max). Regardless, these are stories told in a strong bloody violence premium price tag attached). (“Frasier”) as Micky Adams, people. way that allowed me to emphasize with and throughout, pervasive Whatever the reason, it’s a an eccentric, has-been rock The story is set in the New York City root for the characters. And, by doing so, I language and some sexual shame that audiences won’t musician who has lost his neighborhood of Washington Heights learned things. content. get the chance to see “Luca” grip on reality. His record on the northern tip of Manhattan. It is a What more can you ask for? We also have a handfulin theaters. label wants to drop him and predominantly Latin community, but it is Well, it helps if the movie is also of smaller releases debuting The film is rated PG for sends young Charlie Porter also one that is suffering, with businessesentertaining. Fortunately, I found “In the in Tallahassee theaters this rude humor, language, some (Jackson White, “Mrs. either moving out or closing. Heights” to be incredibly entertaining. weekend as well. thematic elements and brief Fletcher”) to get it done. Usnavi (Anthony Ramos, “Honest Of course, your own enjoyment of it will“12 Mighty Orphans” violence. However, Micky realizes Thief”) owns the neighborhood bodega and depend on your fondness for stage musicalsis a historical sports drama Netflix Charlie could be the key to dreams of making enough money to move in the first place. If you’re not a fan,following I’m not a devoted high “A Family” is a Japanese an artistic breakthrough, and back to his native Dominican Republic and convinced “In The Heights” will convert school football coach crime drama about a young the pair’s unlikely friendship re-open his late father’s bar. He not-so- you, but “Hamilton” drew a lot of newhaunted by his past who leads man who grew up in the grows. secretly pines for Vanessa (Melissa Barrera, people into the musical world, so it might a scrawny team of orphans criminal underworld, all The film is rated R for “Vida”), who works at the beauty salon and be worth giving a try after all. to the state championship the while looking up to his pervasive language, drug wants more than anything to move out of The film is rated PG-13 for some language during the Great Depression, gang’s leader as a father content, some sexual content the neighborhood and pursue her dream of and suggestive references. inspiring a broken nature figure. Now, however, he and nudity. A-11 Perry News-Herald June 18-19, 2021

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WE BUY THE TAYLOR COASTAL WOLVERINE’S MOVING LLC AUCILLA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OBJECTIONS, IF ANY, TO CHELSEA MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS TO Scrap Metal and Junk Cars. WATER & SEWER DISTRICT IS SEEKING an honest, hard- IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING MCELVEEN WHOSE ADDRESS IS THE CHILD (OR CHILDREN) WHOSE (850) 838-5865. HAS AN OPENING ON OUR working LABORER. Experience APPLICATIONS for a bus driver 7100 BEACH RD, PERRY, FL 32348 INITIALS APPEAR ABOVE. ON OR BEFORE July 2, 2021, AND If you are a person with a disability COMMISSION BOARD. preferred, but not necessary, $20 position for the 2021-22 school FILE THE ORIGINAL WITH THE who needs any accommodation to Taylor Coastal Water and per hour. Call Lee Spees at (850) year. Must have (or be willing to FOR RENT CLERK OF THIS COURT AT: P O BOX participate in this proceeding, you Sewer District has one (1) 843-0568 for drug testing and obtain) a CDL class B with P and 620, PERRY, FL 32348, BEFORE are entitled, at no cost to you, to opening on its governing Board other details. S endorsements. Also, must be SERVICE ON PETITIONER OR the provision of certain assistance. NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS of Commissioners. This is a LS a positive, Christian role model. IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER. Please contact Court Administration, IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, A DEFAULT 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room FOR 1, 2 AND 3-BEDROOM volunteer position. Potential Benefits include insurance, tuition commissioners must complete WANTED: Experienced HVAC for children, and a signing bonus. MAY BE ENTERED FOR THE RELIEF 408, Lake City, Florida 32055; APARTMENTS. Pet friendly. HUD DEMANDED IN THE PETITION. (386)758-2163 at least 7 days considered. Email: pavnew2018@ an application, must own property service tech/installer. Must have To apply, please email a résumé within the District’s boundaries valid driver’s license and drug to [email protected] or call WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF before your scheduled court gmail.com. Phone: (850) 584- THIS COURT ON THE 19th day of appearance, or immediately upon and must solemnly swear that screening. Applications accepted (850) 997-3597. 6444. Text: (352) 232-6691. June 2021, at Taylor County, Florida. receiving this notification if the time they are a registered voter within at 520 W. Hampton Springs Ave. 6/18 Gary Knowles, Clerk of Circuit Court before the scheduled appearance is FOR RENT the State of Florida. This opening ARA By: LeighAnn Grubbs, Deputy Clerk less than 7 days. If you are hearing Daycare (formerly Kiddie Kollege) is to serve the remainder of a term CABINET SHOP HELP NEEDED or voice impaired, call 711. located at 305 West High Street. that began on May 3, 2018 and will GREEN’S OUTDOORS AND Specialized cabinet shop in need IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Witness my hand and seal of this end on May 3, 2022. Commission MORE is now accepting of help. Must be able to read a tape THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN court at Taylor County, Florida, on Contact Oscar Howard Jr. at (850) 9th day of June, 2021. 838-6237 for more information. meetings are held on the 4th applications for a cashier/clerk measure, lift 50lbs, stand all day AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA Gary Knowles 7/16 Tuesday of each month at the (must be able to lift 50 lbs.) and and come to work every day as District Office at 3:00 P.M. Special parts counter help. Apply in person needed and on time. Welders, mill CASE NO: 2018-55DP CLERK OF COURT IN THE INTEREST OF: BY: Leighann Grubbs called meetings may also occur. at 1969 Old Foley Road. Call 371- rights, mechanics and backyard DEPUTY CLERK REAL ESTATE Interested parties may obtain an 5395 for more information. wood hobbyists need not apply. D.V., (F) DOB: 12/04/2004 B.F., (F) DOB: 11/11/2008 application from www.tcwsd.org/ GM Call between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. E.F. JR., (M)DOB: 05/12/2010 applications. You may also pick up Call (850) 584-3340 MINOR CHILDREN 10-ACRE LOTS! an application at the District Office PART-TIME TO PERMANENT 6/9-7/18 NOTICE OF ACTION AND OF Owner financing available. Call located at 18820 Beach Road, employment opportunities at ADVISORY HEARING FOR Kaley Dawson of Kaley Dawson’s Perry, FL 32348 or at the Taylor Perry Apartments Village. General TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS Real Estate Services at (386) County Administrative Complex maintenance and handyman-type YARD SALES AND GUARDIANSHIP 249-3797 7/9 located at 201 E. Green Street, jobs. Flexible hours. Call (850) STATE OF FLORIDA Perry, FL 32347. Once completed, 584-6444 or text (352) 232-6691. TO: Renaldo Velasquez, 4 Asteria LAND FOR SALE you may return the application PAV MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE Lane, Rochester, NH 03867 A Petition for Termination of Parental 2.91 wooded acres on Cash Road to either of the above mentioned Saturday, June 19 from 8 a.m. Rights under oath has been filed Call Rick at (850) 584-3040. locations. Applications must be BADCOCK HOME FURNITURE until at 2859 Ward Road. We have in this court regarding the above- 6/18 received by 4:00 PM on Friday, AND MORE is hiring for two a little bit of everything. Come referenced child(ren). You are to July 9, 2021. All requests will be positions: Full-time salesperson check us out! appear before Judge Gregory S. LAND FOR SALE. 19 acres off submitted to the Taylor County and delivery/warehouse person Parker on August 5, 2021, at 9:30 Beach Road and Ma Dixon. Call Board of County Commissioners (must be 21 or older for delivery). via Zoom, for a TERMINATION (850) 838-6077. for appointment. Further Drug testing/background check. LEGALS OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY JM information may be obtained by Apply in person. No phone calls. HEARING. You must appear on the calling (850) 578-3043. BF date and at the time specified. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR IN THE THIRD CIRCUIT COURT FOR SALE: Wood-frame, five- TCWSD AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, room home located at 3002 Foley TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE FLORIDA Cut-Off Road in Perry. $5,000 FULL TIME SAFETY DIRECTOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS CASE NO. 21-62CC TO THIS CHILD (THESE CHILDREN). OBO. The house has not been Tri-County Electric Cooperative Job Vacancy Announcement. IN RE: THE PETITION TO DETERMINE IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE lived in for several years and is is accepting applications for a The job description and our OWNERSHIP OF A MOBILE HOME DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU being sold with the undestanding Full Time Safety Director. At 2-step application process can VIN #: 4424D2806A1B that the house will be moved least Three years of occupational be found on our website at www. NOTICE OF ACTION from the property. Contact Ralph health and safety experience is taylorcountygov.com or in the lobby NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BAD WATER? Carlton at 3222 Foley Cut-Off preferred. Thorough knowledge of of the County Annex. Applicants A PETITION TO DETERMINE OWNERSHIP OF A YELLOW, 1984 Call Pure Water Pros Road, Perry, Fla., 32348 or phone the National Electric Safety Code must apply through Career Source. (352) 578-5096 (850) 584-9260. and OSHA rules and regulations Taylor County is an EEO employer. MOBILE HOME MANUFACTURED BY 6/25 are required. The candidate must Engineer - full-time. DARLINGTON ENTERPRISE INC. (850) 693-8844 AND LOCATED AT 7100 BEACH Free H2O Analysis be able to communicate effectively Park attendant - seasonal, part- RD, PERRY, FL 32348, HAS BEEN both orally and written. This time. St. Lic. #2632 SERVICES FILED AND YOU ARE REQUIRED TO position will require the candidate Animal control officer - full-time. SERVE A COPY OF YOUR WRITTEN Insured to work independently and Roll-off Site Attendant - call-in. possess the ability to formulate Mosquito Control Driver- on call. STEVE SMITH WELDING, detailed training programs from a Boat Ramp Attendant - seasonal. SANDBLASTING, HOME REPAIRS AND LAWN CARE. conceptual basis and effectively Road Maintenance Technician- No job too small. 30+ years teach education materials using full-time. experience. Quality work for a various media devices. Fire Inspector- full-time. reasonable price. Call for a quote: The Cooperative offers Custodian - part-time. (850) 838-6551 (or 6552). competitive salary and benefits. HEOI/Solid Waste - part-time. 6/21 Tri-County is an Equal Opportunity TCBCC Employer (EOE) and Drug Free A TO Z LAWN & Work Place (DFWP) BIG TOP MANUFACTURING is FARM SERVICES Please send resume and currently accepting applications Licensed and Insured completed Tri-County Employment for the following positions: Complete Lawn Services Application Form, which is • WELDERS Tree trimming/removal, dump available at any TCEC office or • STEEL FAB. OPERATOR truck services, harrowing, bush online at www.tcec.com, before • VINYL FAB. OPERATOR hog mowing, rake work, dirt July 6, 2021 to: Andrew Pinkard • FINISHING OPERATOR leveling. Call (850) 838-5996 or Tri-County Electric Cooperative, • CIVIL & STRUCTURAL (850) 584-7972. AZ Inc., 2862 West US 90, Madison, ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING FL 32340 Job descriptions can be found JOE COXWELL WELDING LLC 850-973-8022 online at bigtopshelters.com/ Welding Fabrication & Repair TCEC careers. Please apply through our Mobile Service. (850) 843-3500. website or call (850) 584-7786 JC POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT to schedule an appointment to NORTH FLORIDA COLLEGE, complete an application onsite. MR. ROGERS POOL COMPANY Madison FL: Nursing Instructor- Employees are provided with (formerly Sun Pools) Full Time; CDL In-structor- Part health, dental and vision insurance • 30 years experience, Time; Instructional Coordinator- at no cost – the premiums are • Weekly services, Criminal Justice Programs; 100% employer-paid! Other • Equipment sales/repair, System Support Specialist; benefits include 401(k), paid • Above and in-ground pool liner Coordinator of Employee time off and life insurance. Equal changes. Services: See www.nfc.edu for Opportunity Employer / DFW Call (850) 295-3948 details. BT 8/27 A-12 Perry News-Herald June 18-19, 2021