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What started out as a Moody and Circuit Judge relatively normal election Greg Parker. The ballot night Tuesday turned out was one of a number of to be anything but, leaving irregularities they had to local candidates waiting contend with following the hours for the final unofficial voting deadline. The board results as elections staff ultimately decided to accept working into the early- the ballot, but rejected morning hours. several others (see related According to Supervisor story). of Elections Dana Once the deadline passed, Southerland, the problems Southerland collected the began with a memory last few ballots that had been card failure, but that was deposited in the drop box, compounded by human adding them to the others error as she and her staff that had been delivered hastily attempted to since the canvassing last overcome the original issue. met earlier in the day. Ultimately, it wasn’t until Then, with the canvassing around 5 a.m. Wednesday board watching, three staff – some 10 hours after polls members worked to open closed Tuesday evening -- the envelopes and stack the that the final 2,300 mail-in ballots. The 108 envelopes ballots were added to the produced 107 ballots, vote totals. Election officials and members of the Canvassing Board found themselves sorting morethan because one turned out to In the waning minutes 2,000 ballots by hand just before the clock struck midnight Tuesday. Issues with a voting machine be empty. Another ballot prior to the 7 p.m. deadline not booting up to read a memory card led to a stack of the wrong ballots being counted, which was held out because it tore for voters to cast their prompted more than four additional hours of work. along the folded crease, ballots, the Supervisor of be told that election-day than one mile north on U.S. through the front door was 7:01 p.m. forcing them to recreate the Elections office on U.S. 19voting can only be done at 19, potentially giving him with just seconds to spare. The decision on whether ballot in order to feed it into was a bustle of activity. their precinct voting house. enough time to still vote. However, he didn’t have or not to accept his the tabulator machine. Several voters turned in One voter who arrived The same couldn’t be said the required envelope with ballot fell to the Taylor There were two tabulators their mail ballots by placing eight minutes prior to the for another who arrived at him, which is required to County Canvassing dedicated to mail-in ballots, them in one of two drop deadline was told his voting 6:58 p.m. turn in a mail-in ballot. By Board, which consisted of and these last 107 were fed boxes. Others, however, house was at the Perry The last voter to arrive at the time elections staff was Southerland, along with ➟ Please see page 11 arrived to vote, only to Shrine Club, located less the elections office walked able to provide a new one, it County Commissioner Jim ELECTION RESULTS Primary Election Aug. 18, 2020

Canvassing Board member Jim Moody (left) and Judge Greg Parker (right) examine a torn ballot. Canvassing Board: Sheriff Clerk of Court Supt. of Schools Shawna Wayne Padgett Gary Knowles Dr. Danny Glover Jr. Beach Who decides if Padgett wins second term as sheriff Incumbent Sheriff Wayne Padgett earned a second election day, while McLeod received 603. ballots will count? term in office on Tuesday, pulling in 74.28% of the voteWhen mail-in ballots were finally tabulated early to defeat challenger Danny McLeod. Wednesday morning, Padgett extended his lead, pulling in Nearly 6,500 Taylor turned into a lengthy odyssey that lasted into Padgett led by a 3-1 margin (76% to 24%) after early 1,641 mail-in ballot votes, compared to 595 for McLeod. Countians voted in the 2020 primary election, but a the early-morning hours of votes were counted (1,391 to 432), and received a total Padgett finished with 4,707 total votes, while McLeod handful of those ballots had Wednesday after a series of 1,675 more votes on ballots cast at the 14 precincts on received 1,630. to be reviewed by the local of problems arose while canvassing board before counting mail-in ballots they could be counted. (see related story). Knowles will succeed Murphy as clerk For the Taylor County However, before those Senior Deputy Clerk Gary “Bubba” Knowles (60.45%) earned 2,491 votes. Canvassing Board, ➟ Please see page 3 out-polled fellow Republican challenger and local Knowles pulled in 261 more votes at the polls on Tuesday’s election night businessman Mike Hunter (39.55%) by approximatelyelection day (1,253), compared to 992 for Hunter. 1,316 votes on Tuesday, earning the right to succeedKnowles had an even larger 610-vote advantage (1,223 veteran Clerk of Court Annie Mae Murphy. ➟ Please see page 11 Masks on or off? Knowles received a total of 3,807 votes, while Hunter Glover defeats Beshears to retain superintendent seat City to vote Tue. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danny Glover Jr. won a to 604 votes once the mail-in results were added during second term in office during Tuesday’s Primary Election, the early-morning hours Wednesday. Perry City Council Based on comments made edging out challenger Alicia Beshears by just over 600 Glover garnered a total of 3,474 votes (54.76%) to members are scheduled to at a special virtual meeting votes out of 6,344 ballots cast. Beshears 2,870 votes (45.24%). hold a final public hearinglast Friday morning, the and vote on re-enacting City of Perry’s mandatory Glover held a narrow lead of just 99 votes prior to ➟ mail-in ballots being tallied, however that lead extended Please see page 11 a mandatory face mask mask ordinance will likely ordinance at their upcoming be voted back into effect Tuesday, Aug. 25, meeting. at the council’s Aug. 25 Beach wins primary, will face Tharpe in November The draft ordinance meeting, scheduled to begin language can be viewed Shawna Beach pulled in 70.12% of the votes to handily General Election showdown against Abbey Lundy at 5:30 p.m. defeat fellow Republican challenger Jerry Register online at www.CityofPerry. Less than 72 hours after Tharpe, who is running with no party affiliation (NPA).net, the City of Perry’s falling just shy of the (29.88%) in the Republican primary race for the TaylorBeach grabbed an advantage of 908 vote to Register’sFacebook page and the needed four votes needed County Property Appraiser’s seat Tuesday night. 359 votes after early votes were counted and then extended After more than a decade of working in a variety of Curtis Law Firm’s website to extend an emergency ➟ Please see page 11 (www.thecurtislawfirm. ➟ roles within the office, Beach will now advance to the com/public). Please see page 11

Index One section 131st Year, No. 33 Weather Friday Saturday Sunday Looking Back ...... A-4 Community ...... A-7 84˚ 84˚ 85˚ Religion ...... A-5 Entertainment ...... A-9 72˚ 71˚ 72˚ Sports ...... A-6 Classifieds ...... A-10 80% 80% 60% A-2 Perry News-Herald August 21-22, 2020 English wins ELECTION RESULTS District 1 seat Primary Election Aug. 18, 2020 Jamie English will Page, who announced succeed long-time Taylor earlier this year he was County Commissioner withdrawing from the Newman defeats four others in District 3 race Malcolm Page as the District 1 race and would representative of District not seek re-election to a Two years after finishingperson race for the same Newman finished with Running as the only 1 this November after fifth term. second in another five-seat, Michael Elzie 583 votes (33.11%), Republican in the race defeating two other Newman won a followed five- by Jody DeVane two years ago, Murphy challengers in Tuesday’s candidate race for the with 360 votes (20.44%), garnered 35.38% of the primary election. Taylor County Commission Ursula Miller with 327 votes vote (789 votes) to defeat English received 685 District 3 race, defeating (18.57%), Richard Carr Newman (546 votes), votes (58.85%), while incumbent Sean Murphy with 316 votes (17.94%) who drew 24.48% of the Brandon Thomas Fletcher and three others. and current District 3 votes cast running as a received 375 votes All five were running as County Commissioner Democrat. (32.22%) and Glenn Frith Republicans, resulting in a Sean Murphy with 175 Three other candidates received 104 votes (8.93%). universal primary in which votes (9.94%). ran with No Party AffiliationAll three were running as all voters in District 3 Murphy was elected in (NPA) in 2018, including: Republicans, resulting in a could participate. As such, 2018 to fulfill the final Stevetwo Spradley (450 votes universal primary, which there will be no run-off in years of the term originally – 20.18%), Ursula Miller means there will be no run- November, despite the fact held by the late Frank (261 votes – 11.70%) and off election. that no candidate received Jody DeVane (184 votes – Michael Newman Russell, who died in office English will take over more than 50% of the vote. earlier that year. 8.25%). the seat in November from Jamie English Demps wins second term Mathis earns 62% District 5 Taylor County early votes and 224 mail- In that year, Demps won a Commissioner Thomas in ballots, while Reaves four-candidate Democratic of Tuesday’s votes Demps won re-election to received 127 votes at the primary with 39.65% of the a second term, defeating polls, 74 early votes and 97 vote. Reaves, who also ran A strong showing with a total of 1,071 votes fellow Democrat Ocie mail-in ballots. in 2016, finished third in the mail-in voters extended (62.85%) to Gibson’s 633 “Gator” Reaves. After a lengthy career as 2016 primary election with incumbent Jeannie Mathis’ votes (37.15%). Mathis was Demps received 607 a city councilman, Demps 20.06% of the vote. lead over challenger Guy first elected in 2016. votes (67.07%) while was first elected to the Demps went on to defeat Gibson in Tuesday’s Reaves finished withcounty 298 commission in 2016, Independent candidate Primary Election to clinch a votes (32.93%). succeeding Commissioner Junior Dice 63% to 37% second term in office as the Demps received 175 Pat Patterson, who in the 2016 General District 3 representative on votes at the polls, 208 retired. Election. Thomas Demps the Taylor County School Board. Mathis pulled in 195 early votes, 455 votes at the polls and 421 votes from mail-in voters. Gibson had a strong showing with 153 early votes, but then trailed with 290 votes at the polls and 190 mail-in ballots. Jeannie Mathis Mathis won by garnering Dunnell defends seat, earns a second term Deidra Dunnell County School Board successfully defended her against challenger Daniel District 5 seat on the Taylor “Dan” Chaney in Tuesday’s Primary Election. Dunnell, who was first elected to the board in 2016, earned a total of 537 votes (58.18%) to Chaney’s 386 votes (41.82%). She outpaced Chaney across the board, with 218 votes at the polls, 149 early votes and 170 mail-in votes. Chaney had a strong showing with early and mail-in voters with 153 and 147 votes respectively. However, he fell short at Deidra Dunnell the polls with just 86 votes. Hampton to retain seat City Council member Shirlie Hampton will retain her District 2 seat after defeating challenger Donnie L. Pickford by a two-to-one margin Tuesday. Hampton pulled in 195 (68.7%) of the 284 total votes cast in the District 2

➟ Please see page 3 Shirlie Hampton A-3 Perry News-Herald August 21-22, 2020 Canvassing board faced torn ballots and wrong signatures BALLOTS while the board is present. missing altogether. The only board considered was a mail- The canvassing board’s the success of elections Continued from page 1 After the voting deadline explanation as to what might in ballot that had been sent work is not yet complete. is followed using the arrived at 7 p.m., the finalhave happened was provided to a voter, but when it was There are a “handful” of Florida Election Laws as problems arose, the 107 mail ballots were by a hand-written note on returned, the envelope had provisional ballots that still the prescribed method of canvassing board was opened and fed into the the envelope stating, “wet in been signed by her husband. must be considered, and the guidance,” Southerland already busy with many of awaiting tabulator under mailbox.” According to Southerland, board is set to meet today said. its other tasks, including the supervision of the The ensuing discussion her office attempted to reach(Friday) at 10 a.m. to review “It is the responsibility determining whether to canvassing board. revolved around the voter’s the voter prior to election them. Once that is finished, of this canvassing board to count or reject ballots that Then it was time to review intent. Since they could not day, but contact was never the 2020 primary election’s oversee each step, beginning had irregularities. the ballots that had raised conclusively prove that the made. unofficial results will finally with the logic and accuracy In Florida, each county has questions. Also present was damage was not incurred Subsequently, the husband be complete. test conducted prior to a canvassing board during County Attorney Conrad prior to the ballot entering himself voted during the “As the Supervisor of any votes being cast and an election, consisting of Bishop, who was there to the mail system, the board early voting period. The Elections, I believe the following through each the supervisor of elections, a provide the board with any would have to decide the board decided the ballot in canvassing board plays a step until the post-election county judge and the chair of legal advice and to answer likelihood that the voter question would have to be vital role in ensuring that voting system audit has been the county commission. An questions as they conducted themselves did the damage rejected. all matters pertaining to completed,” she added. alternate can be appointed their work. to cancel their vote. Since from the commission – as The first issue the board the ballot was apparently in long as he or she is not addressed was a voter who a mailbox -- based on the facing opposition during that had arrived at the elections message -- and the fact that election. office with only seconds toit did make it into the mail The canvassing board’s spare. He had his ballot, but system, the board ultimately objectives are: not the required envelope. decided that the voter had • To ensure integrity of the By the time elections staff intended to cast their ballot. electoral process. was able to provide him with Then, the board had to • To account for every a new envelope, the clock decide which races had a ballot cast in a consistent read 7:01 p.m. clearly intended vote that and fair manner. The canvassing board they could determine. One • To include only valid unanimously decided that race was missing entirely votes in official results. since the voter had clearly due to the lost piece of the • To provide transparency arrived at the office priorballot. The board used a for voters, candidates, to the 7 p.m. deadline, they duplicate ballot to recreate media, etc. concerning the would accept his ballot. all the votes they could canvass of votes and the As they explained, they determine, and the new certification of results. would rather “err on the side ballot was then fed into the For Tuesday’s primary of the voter.” tabulator. election, the Taylor County The next ballot reviewed Two other ballots were Canvassing Board included was one that had apparently reviewed due to the fact Supervisor of Elections been damaged while in the that they were mailed back Dana Southerland, Taylor mail process, producing the using envelopes marked County Commissioner Jim longest discussion of the for March’s presidential Moody and Circuit Judge evening. The damage was primary election. Whether or Greg Parker (filling in so for extensive that the ballot not they included ballots for County Judge Bill Blue). arrived at Southerland’s this week’s primary is not The board met several office in a plastic bag.known, because the board times on Tuesday – all of Upon opening the determined they could not which were open to the envelope, they found the be opened due to being in public -- because mail-in ballot in multiple pieces, the wrong envelope. ballots can only be opened including one that was One of the last ballots the Durrett wins state attorney race In the race for Third (63.18%) in Taylor County, and Suwannee (5,507 to Judicial Circuit State while 25-year-career 4,287) and Taylor (3,801 to Attorney, John Durrett attorney Seifert pulled in 2,215). defeated fellow Republican 2,215 votes (36.82%). With no Democrat candidate Tina Seifert by Durrett carried every challenger to face in 1,586 votes among Taylor county in the seven- the November General County voters in Tuesday’s county district, including Election, Durrett wins special election Republican Columbia (7,958 to 5,341), the Third Judicial Circuit Primary. Dixie (2,541 to 1,032), State Attorney seat vacated Durrett, a prosecutor Hamilton (1,776 to 1,503), by Jeff Seigmeister, who and division chief of 13 Lafayette (1,290 to 1,020), stepped down earlier this years, garnered 3,801 votes Madison (2,033 to 1,768) year. Preston wins primary, will face Ausley in November In the race for Senate 2,431 votes (66.69%) in (964 to 365), Jefferson District 3, Marva Harris Taylor County, while “non- (1,273 to 308), Leon (16,085 Preston will advance to the establishment” veteran to 3,542), Liberty (598 to November General Election Horbowy pulled in 1,214 209), Madison (1,191 to after claiming 1,217 more votes (33.31%). 398) and Wakulla (3,921 to votes than Benjamin Preston also defeated 797). Alexander T. J. Horbowy Horbowy in all 11 counties Preston will advance to among Taylor County voters that make up the sprawling the November 3 General in Tuesday’s special election Senate district, including Election to face Loranne Republic Primary. Calhoun (814 to 355), Ausley, who was first elected Preston, a retired Franklin (988 to 337), to the Florida House in homicide detective and Gadsden (1,343 to 329), Gulf 2000, served till 2008, then ordained minister, garnered (1,975 to 657), Hamilton rejoined the House in 2016. Hampton also defeated Pickford in 2016 HAMPTON received 89 votes (31.3%). second straight time. Hampton earned a third A total of 284 voters cast a Continued from page 2 term on the city council by ballot in this year’s primary city race, while Pickford defeating Pickford for a election, compared to 252 who voted in the District 2 race in 2016. Hampton will begin her new four-year term on the city council in September.

A-4 Perry News-Herald Looking Back August 21-22, 2020 A soldier’s soldier Remember when... remembered Where am

Editor’s Note: Virgil Villa I going? wore many hats during his lifetime: welder, medic, I hate not instructor, soldier, historical knowing where I’m society president, county worker. going. Anyone who spent time with I’m talking about him was sure to hear a story the kind of “not or two about his time in the knowing where service, and rightly gleaned the pride he took – not in his you’re going” that service – but in the men he typically occurs considered himself privileged in 20-year-olds. I to serve alongside. hated this feeling Villa died Monday, Aug. 17, By at the age of 97. The following when I was 20, so Anthony White is an article written in 2014 in at 55, I really, really [email protected] which Villa spoke about his hate it. experiences during one of Since April, when World War II’s most deadly fights – the Battle of the Bulge. the COVID-19 pandemic put America on Still raw from the a prolonged pause, I’ve found myself on a bombing of Pearl Harbor few uncharted paths while adapting to our just three years earlier, new normal. American soldiers stationed in France were battle-tired To start with, on the homefront, I was as a bitter winter swept planning my next move. To where, I didn’t across the land. know. After the pandemic quarantined the On Dec. 16, 1944, Hitler world, I decided if I had to be locked down, launched three powerful I’d rather it be here in my hometown, with German armies headlong Veteran Virgil V. Villa turned 97 in January. He was 20 when into the rugged mountains family and friends. So, at least for the near and dense forests of the he entered the Army and was soon overseas fighting in the European future, I don’t know when or where my next Theater. He praised the dedication of his fellow medics, soldiers and Army Ardennes, determined to nurses. move will be. break the American line of defense. as if the series of events odds. aboard the SS Louis My work life has been on hiatus too. “He used the weather happened yesterday…not “I never dug a foxhole Pasteur. When the pandemic began, I decided as a weapon. He knew 70 years ago. – I didn’t have time. I was “We left from New York. to spend my time in quarantine writing a American soldiers were not He is quick to discount always on the move. We Loaded at 12 o’clock at new novel, “The Boy Who Walked on Air.” used to cold weather and any personal recognition for didn’t know what a bed night. The ship was built didn’t have the equipment his role in the battle, instead was. If you were lucky, you to hold 500; we had 5,000 Although I’m nearly four weeks behind they needed to face below- asking for the focus to be on might get a little sleep on soldiers on it. They had to the schedule I put myself on, the novel is freezing temperatures,” the 600,000 Americans who mats in the floor of a truck,‘button up’ due to the threat coming along. World War II veteran Virgil took part in the fight and the hoping it would not get from German submarines, Libraries have been a major stop in blown up while you were which means we sailed in V. Villa said. 19,000 Americans killed. marketing my novels. Now, with most The ensuing fight lasted “It isn’t about me—it’s in it.” a zig-zag pattern. Everyone for 40 days and came to about the soldiers who Villa was a welder in a got seasick and was libraries closed to the public, I’m having to be known as the “Battle of died and those who were shipyard when he joined the vomiting. We didn’t have come up with a new marketing strategy. the Bulge,” which Winston wounded.” Army in February 1943. beds to sleep in, so we were When 2020 rolled in, I was in the process just all packed in…they Churchill referred to as Yet, Villa’s story is their “I figured I would be a of converting an unscripted television “undoubtedly the greatest story. welder in the Army too. took a fire hose and washed American battle of the The story of a young Instead they made me a us down.” concept into a podcast after the sizzle reel war and will, I believe, be soldier far from home. medic.” The soldiers disembarked for the TV concept caught the eye of a regarded as an ever-famous Hungry. Cold. Scared. Villa’s journey from in England and then took national podcast distributor. America to the Saar Basin a train to the White Cliffs American victory.” Unwavering in his I created the television series, “Closure,” Villa’s recollection of the duty, even in the face of began with a nearly two- ➟ Please see page 7 onslaught is as clear today seemingly insurmountable week Atlantic crossing which follows the Cobb County Georgia Cold Case Unit (C4 Unit) with the assistance of then-Cobb County District Attorney Vic Reynolds, who created the C4 A glance at the past Unit. Reynolds is now head of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, a fact that caught the interest of the podcast distributor. Montgomery named vice principal Podcasts have been around for a while, but they are relatively new to me. In April, I about possible effects on Steinhatchee on land owned told the board that he had was working with the distributor to develop the coastlines of Taylor and by Standard Oil Co. of Ohio. all the qualifications to surrounding counties in Certain areas were excluded serve in the capacity, and a marketing reel for the podcast when the August 1985. as possible drilling sites, she expected Montgomery pandemic paused operations at the Cobb Florida Gov. Bob Allen said. These included to do an outstanding job. D.A.’s Office, which meant we would have Graham’s office confirmedseagrass beds along the to wait to gain access to the case records we on Aug. 23, 1985, that the western coast and a 20- to COLSON HONORED needed. U.S. Department of the 30-mile buffer zone. The Liberty National Life Interior would be offering buffer, Allen said, meant Insurance Company A week or so later, the podcast’s Atlanta- oil leases in December that drilling could come no recognized W. M. Colson based head writer, Mike, was hospitalized THE PERRY 1985 for approximately further than 25-30 miles of as “Honor Agent of the with COVID-19. Now that Mike is back NEWS-HERALD 37 million acres, which the local coastline. Quarter” for the Live Oak at work and the records staff at the Cobb August 23, 1985 included portions of Gulf district in August 1985. bottom off Taylor, Dixie, MONTGOMERY NAMED Colson earned this honor D.A.’s Office has returned to the office, GULF COASTLINE Bay, Gulf and Franklin NEW TCJH VICE for a fine sales record and the podcast distributor is revising its LURES OIL INTEREST counties. PRINCIPAL superior service to policy development process for “Closure.” I’ll just The federal government’s According to Taylor Long-time Taylor County owners. have to wait and see where this goes. impending sale of more County Projects High School Band Director than 30 million acres in the Coordinator Ed Allen, I’m even more unsure where I’ll end up Izell Montgomery was NEW ARRIVAL Gulf of Mexico for offshore exploratory drilling had when it comes to my theatrical work. The named the new assistant Marion DeLaine oil drilling had local and already begun off the local principal at Taylor County Hudgens pandemic has shut down live theatre, and regional officials concernedcoastline approximately 45 miles southwest of Junior High (TCJH) in Angela Hudgens the industry is responding by combining live August 1985. announced the birth of performances with digital and streaming Montgomery, who had her son, Marion DeLaine technology. As much as I love movies and been with the school system Hudgens, born August for 13 years, was approved 3, 1985, at Doctors’ television, I’ve never been much of a fan of to serve in the 10-month Memorial Hospital. The televised theatre. My literary manager, the position at a late August baby boy weighed seven Atlanta-based producer of two of my plays, August 21-22, 2020 1985 school board meeting. pounds and measured and a few performers have all told me to In recommending more than 19 inches in Montgomery for the length. Grandparents were “Get with it or get left behind.” position, Superintendent Jo Hudgens and the late So, I’m trying to get with it. of Schools Glenda Hamby Ronald Hudgens. My holiday play, “The Long Goodbye,” which had its world premiere as a Quotable Quotes collaborative production of the Monticello Opera House and FAMU Essential Three things in human life are important. The Theatre, has been produced the past two first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And holiday seasons by Atlanta’s New African the third is to be kind. Grove Theatre. --Henry James I’ve spoken with the artistic directors of There is no effect more disproportionate to its the Monticello Opera House and the New cause than the happiness bestowed by a small compliment. African Grove Theatre about developing a --Robert Brault virtual production of the play in December. Make it a practice to judge persons and things It’s an uncharted path, but if we can pull in the most favorable light at all times and it off, audiences will be able to watch live under all circumstances. theatre from the comfort of home or almost --Saint Vincent de Paul anywhere else. A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures Let’s hope the pandemic doesn’t change in the doctor’s book. the path we’re on before then. --Irish Proverb A-5 Perry News-Herald August 21-22, 2020 Obituaries

Sandy); and several nieces and wetting a hook. He was and nephews. a devoted husband, a loving Georgia was a very dad and the best Papa. Religion generous and loving person. His grandchildren and She willingly helped in great-grandchildren were community activities his heart, and he enjoyed whenever asked. spending all the time he UNITED Youth meets She was a member of the could with them. San Marco Garden Circle Jim was preceded in and helped with raising death by: his parents; his Sarah Ann Chester funds for the Jacksonville brothers, Harold Rearden Historical Society. and Sterling Rearden; his on Sept. 9 at Calvary Sarah Ann She loved to travel with sister, Vickie Deverell; his family and friends. She son, Paul Rearden; and his Calvary Baptist Church and Cornerstone p.m. at Calvary, students in grades 6-12 Chester Sarah Ann Chester, 69, was passionate about the art daughters, Nancy J. Settles Community Church have announced both are invited to meet for an evening of food, and Juanita Melton. are planning to resume their discipleship activities, worship, time in God’s Word and passed away on Aug. 16, of filmmaking and attended 2020, in Tallahassee. many classes while living Mr. Rearden is survived partnership for children and student fellowship. in Los Angeles. She was a by: his wife of 37 years, ministry starting this fall with a new option All youth in grades 6-12 are welcome. She was born Dec. 3, 1950, in Troy, Ala., to Ollie loyal and devoted friend to Thelma Rearden; children, for youth – UNITED Youth. The group will meet every Wednesday at many throughout her life. Julie Jelsma (Bill), Lynn Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 5:30 Calvary. Turner and Barbara Carolyn Trotter Turner. Due to concerns with Carter (Brad), C.J. Melton Mrs. Chester was COVID-19, funeral (Valerie) and Bobby Melton a member of Salem services will be limited. (Melissa); 14 grandchildren Missionary Baptist Church. and 10 great-grandchildren; Sarah worked with the as well as a host of nieces Florida Department of and nephews. Motor Vehicles, starting Funeral services will be out as an administrative held on Friday, Aug. 28, at specialist and advancing to 11 a.m. at Burns Funeral a supervisor, retiring after Home of Perry with Janet 25 years of service. Oakleaf officiating. After retirement, she and Interment services will her husband were dedicated follow afterward at 1 p.m. to raising and caring for in the Tallahassee National their grandchildren. In her Barbara Imogene Cemetery with military With God’s help, spare time, she enjoyed ‘Jean’ O’Quinn honors. The family will By receive friends from 10- Sarah Hall reading and baking. we’ll make it through Sarah was preceded in Barbara Imogene 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, death by her parents, and ‘Jean’ O’Quinn at Burns Funeral Home of With God’s help, Birthday shout outs her daughter, Sue Howell. Perry. Barbara Imogene “Jean” All arrangements are we will make it through Happy birthday – new and belated – Mrs. Chester is survived O’Quinn, 83, passed away It might be a surprise to a non-believer wishes to: Jhazmin (YaJoddrah) Smith, by: her husband of 38 years, under the direction of on Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Burns Funeral Home of that the Bible reminds us that tough times Aug. 16; Dominique Alvarez Jarrells, Tim Chester; her children, City. will come. As long as we live in this Aug. 20; and Quamya Nyrse Williams, Robert S. Brunson, Perry. Friends may sign the She was born Dec. 21, online guest book at www. sinful world, troubles will be part of our Aug. 21. Chris Brunson (Aimee, 1936, in Lake City to James human experiences. Wise words granddaughter, Kailee, and joepburnsfuneralhomes. Alton Mikell and Mami com. So when troubles comes, it is how we “Memories are worth more than all great-niece Chloe), Adam Lelian Tyre Mikell. handle it that matters to God. So what do your gold – so live while you’re young Chester (Jennifer and Jean was of the Christian we do? Deal with it? Grin and bear it? and dream when you’re old.” granddaughter, Reagan), faith and was a member Put up a front and pretend we are alright? --From Ma Sarah Sarah Anne Chester, Casey of The Center Street Okay, just ignore the pain – wallow in Prayer focus Ray Chester; grandson, Church of God. She was self-pity and begin hating the world? Please keep these friends in your Jonathan Howell (Ashley a homemaker, and loved No, we do our very best to remember prayers: Roland (Ron) King, Julia and great-granddaughter, arts and crafts, sewing and God’s Word! God’s Word states: “Call Calhoun, Shawanda Massey, Lovette and Rosebella Howell, and working in her garden. on me when you are in trouble, and I LaDoris Brasby, Sarah Ingram (Peaches) great-grandson, Boyce Cooking and spending time will rescue you and you give me glory.” Black, Eugene Stewart, Betty Anderson Howell); and siblings, with her family were the (Psalm 50:15). and Mary Etta (Upshaw) Brown. James Turner (Loretta), joys of her life. “He heals the brokenhearted and In bereavement Wayne Turner, Carolyn Jean was preceded in bandages their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3) We solicit your prayers and Turner, Faye Evans death by: her parents, “God is our refuge and strength, condolences for the family and friends of (Charles), Dowling Turner, James Alton Mikell and always ready to help in times of trouble.” the late Vearl Allison Flanders Sr. Douglas Turner (Linda), Mami Lelian Tyre Mikell; (Psalm 46:1) Welcome back to school prayer and Patrick Turner (Cindy); Marian E. her husband of 52 years, Seaton Rhodes God’s Word assures us that in A simple, but sincere prayer from our as well as a host of nieces Rowen Carroll O’Quinn; everything we encounter in this life, Noon Day Prayer Group and our prayer and nephews. her brother, Alton Lamar Marian E. in Him alone, we will find healingwarriors: and Graveside services were Mikell; one sister, Mary salvation. There is no better place than Dear Lord, held Thursday, Aug. 20, at Lelian Mikell; her daughter, Seaton Rhodes Marian E. Seaton Rhodes, God’s Word to discover and trust for the Please watch over, protect and keep 11 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Susan Gail O’Quinn; and 93, of Perry, passed away help and hope that we so desperately safe our children, our district educators, Baptist Church Cemetery in one son, Richard “Ricky” on Aug. 18, 2020, in Mayo. need. parents and caregivers as they proceed Shady Grove, with Brother O’Quinn. She was born Oct. 8, Amen, Amen, Amen. to do what is necessary in educating our Marc Pargo officiating. Jean is survived by: 1926, in Detroit, Mich., Reference: The NLT Bible Promise children. Let our children be mindful of All arrangements are two granddaughters, Joy to Harvey E. Ernst and Book for Tough Times this blessing. Amen. under the direction of Burns Mitchiner, and spouse, Augusta Ruth Wolfe Ernst. Funeral Home of Perry. Stephanie, Michelle and her Mrs. Rhodes was a husband, Clayton Maloni; member of the First Baptist her grandson, Benjamin Church of Perry. She was a “Benji” O’Quinn; her charter member of Sunset brother, Randolph Point Baptist Church in Mikell; seven great- Georgia Carol Clearwater. grandchildren; one great- Puckett Dahl She worked for the great granddaughter; and Florida Department of Georgia Carol Puckett her son, Randy O’Quinn; as Health as an LPN and Dahl, 66, passed away well as a host of nieces and lab technician in Pinellas peacefully on Aug. 13, nephews. County, retiring after 20 2020, with her family by Graveside services were years. her side in Jacksonville. held on Wednesday, Aug. Georgia was born May 19, at 4 p.m. at Lake Bird Marian was a 30-year member of the ABWA of 7, 1954, in Tallahassee to Methodist Church with Thomas B. Puckett III and Clearwater, and was voted Paul Golden officiating.“Woman of the Year” in YOU HAVE A CHOICE Barbara Denmark Puckett. The family received friends 1975 and 1995. She was She attended Taylor at Burns Funeral Home of a volunteer at Doctors’ County High School Perry prior to the service. Memorial Hospital for EACH AND EVERY SINGLE DAY. (TCHS) in Perry where, All arrangements are several years. in her senior year, she under the direction of Burns She was also a member competed and was crowned Funeral Home of Perry. Miss Florida Forest of the Sandy Toes Red I CHOOSE TO FEEL BLESSED. Festival, and graduated in Hats here in Perry, and in the Top 10 of her Class of her spare time, she liked 1972. to paint Florida scenes and I CHOOSE TO FEEL GRATEFUL. She was a graduate of crochet, making special Florida State University gifts for friends and family. I CHOOSE TO BE EXCITED. (FSU) and was a member Marian touched all of our of the Tri Delta Sorority. lives in a special way, and After meeting her will be sorely missed by I CHOOSE TO BE THANKFUL. husband at FSU, they family and friends. moved to New York where Marian was preceded in they began their family death by: her husband, John I CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY. with the birth of their son, S. Rhodes; her son, Michael James A. Dahl. A. Seaton; and her parents. They later moved to Los James Byrd Rearden Mrs. Rhodes is survived: Angeles and their daughter, by her children, Mark Make Church Going a Habit Kathryn Whitton, was born. James Byrd L. Seaton and Patricia While in Los Angeles, Rearden A. Gilliam (Garth she was very active in many James Byrd Rearden, 85, “Mutt” Gilliam); three charitable organizations. passed away on Aug. 18, grandchildren, Rachel The family later relocated to 2020, in Perry. Gilliam, Phillip Hutfilz Jacksonville where Georgia He was born Dec. 11, and Hillary Hutfilz; and continued her charitable 1934, in Augusta, Ga., to five great-grandchildren; as work and volunteered Leon Felix Rearden and well as a host of extended regularly with the American Maude Kate Byrd Rearden. family and friends. Red Cross. Jim honorably served his Graveside services will Georgia was preceded in country in the United States be held Monday, Aug. 24, death by her parents and her Marine Corps during the at 11 a.m. at Curlew Hills son James A. Dahl, a gifted Korean War. Cemetery. The family will receive filmmaker and patron of the Mr. Rearden was a arts. Christian. Jim was a friends from 2-4 p.m. She is survived by: her truck driver with Yellow on Saturday, Aug. 22, at daughter, Kate (husband, Freight, Railroad and Burns Funeral Home of George) and grandsons, retired from Roadway Perry, which is in charge of George and James; sister, Express in 1998. arrangements. Kathy (husband, Steve); He liked to spend time OBITUARIES brother, Tom (wife, Laura); in the outdoors, riding dirt ()continued on page 11 brother, John (wife, roads, swimming in springs

Sports A-6 Perry News-Herald August 21-22, 2020

Ware Oil & Supply’s team included (from l to r): Kyle Rodgers, Daniel Big Top Manufacturing team consisted of (from l to r): Baker Jarvis, Carl Everett and Cole Wentworth. Padgett, Brandon Fletcher and Justin Hamrick. Ware Oil team wins Chamber Golf Scramble The Ware Oil & Supply 53 (-18) for a second placescore division with a 44.Printing, Shawna Beach, Four Rivers Land & Georgia Pacific, Burns team took first place in thefinish in the gross division. Studstill’s was represented Gravitational Body Works, Timber, Capital City Funeral Home, Ware Oil & gross score division of the Capital City Bank’s team by John Hart, Joel Baldree,Mike Hunter, Abbey Bank, PACEM Defense, Supply Company, Big Top 27th annual Chamber Golf — represented by Marvin Reggie Wentworth and Tharpe, Mark Pelt-Perry M.A. Rigoni, Taylor Manufacturing, Studstill’s Scramble held this past Brooks, Michael Albritton, Richard Carr. Insurance, Restaurant, JR’s County Sheriff’s Office,and Duke Energy. Friday at the Perry Golf and Nick Albritton and Ben PACEM Defense team Aucilla Store, Hardee’s, B.C.F.C.U., NAMMO, Country Club (PGCC). Tuten — fired a 54 (-17) #1to took home the “Team Represented by a three- claim third place. Duffer” award from this man team made up of Daniel Big Top Manufacturing year’s chamber scramble Everett, Cole Wentworth Inc. — represented by as they shot a 77 for a net and Kyle Rodgers -- the Brandon Fletcher, Carl score of 58. Representing Ware Oil & Supply team Padgett, Baker Jarvis and PACEM Defense team #1 combined to fire a grossJustin Hamrick -- claimed was Jim Burt, Christian score 51 (-20) to claim firstfirst place in theSalatia, net John Hunt and Jeff place. division by shooting a 38Puckett. The second place team after handicap strokes. The Chamber would in the gross score division Second place in the netlike to thank its long list was sponsored by Hardee’s, division was secured by of sponsors including: while Capital City Bank PACEM Defense team Advanced Refrigeration, finished in third place. #2, which featured Brian Bassett’s Dairy, NAPA Hardee’s was represented Couch, Bobby Boatwright, Auto Parts, B & B by Cannon Campbell and Dennis Taylor and Ken Sanitation, Yarbrough Tire several collegiate golfers Christo who shot a netCompany, Ragan’s Ace from FSU, who ended score of 42. Hardware, Edward Jones, up only two shots behind Studstill’s of Perry came Mama’s Italian Restaurant, Ware Oil & Supply with ain third place of the netJimbob Printing, Badcock

Capital City Bank’s team featured (from l to r): Marvin Brooks, Ben Tuten, Nick Albritton and Michael Albritton. Gag grouper season will F 21 High 4:13 AM 3.7 Tu25 Low 12:42 AM 1.3 open Sept. 1 21 Low 10:31 AM 0.6 25 High 6:17 AM 3.6 21 High 4:04 PM 4.2 25 Low 2:21 PM 0.4 Gag grouper recreational season in Gulf state waters 21 Low 11:01 PM 0.3 25 High 8:19 PM 2.7 off Franklin, Wakulla, Sa22 High 4:41 AM 3.7 W 26 Low 1:25 AM 1.7 Jefferson and Taylor 22 Low 11:18 AM 0.4 26 High 7:05 AM 3.5 counties will open Sept. 1 22 High 4:54 PM 3.9 26 Low 3:49 PM 0.4 and run through Dec. 31. 22 Low 11:34 PM 0.6 26 High 10:07 PM 2.6 The season for all other Gulf state and federal waters Su23 High 5:09 AM 3.7 Th27 Low 2:27 AM 1.9 is June 1 through Dec. 31. 23 Low 12:09 PM 0.3 27 High 8:23 AM 3.4 Monroe County state waters 23 High 5:49 PM 3.5 27 Low 5:17 PM 0.3 follow Atlantic regulations. M 24 Low 12:06 AM 1.0 27 High 11:41 PM 2.7 The minimum size limit 24 High 5:40 AM 3.7 F 28 Low 4:04 AM 2.0 for gag grouper is 24 inches total length and the daily 24 Low 1:09 PM 0.4 28 High 10:13 AM 3.4 bag limit is two fish per 24 High 6:54 PM 3.1 28 Low 6:28 PM 0.3 harvester within the four grouper aggregate bag limit. Charter captains and crew have a zero bag limit. FEED TIMES If you plan to fish for gag grouper in state or federal waters from a private Minor Major Minor Major recreational vessel, you 21 8:59 AM 2:23 AM 9:32 PM 2:49 PM must sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler prior to 22 10:05 AM 3:15 AM 10:09 PM 3:41 PM your fishing trip (renew 23 11:11 AM 4:06 AM 10:47 PM 4:32 PM annually). To learn more, visitMyFWC.com/SRFS. 24 ---- 4:58 AM 12:18 PM 5:25 PM You can also Learn more 25 11:27 PM 5:52 AM 1:23 PM 6:19 PM about grouper regulations atMyFWC.com/Marine by 26 12:11 AM 6:47 AM 2:28 PM 7:15 PM clicking on “Recreational 27 12:59 AM 7:43 AM 3:30 PM 8:11 PM Regulations” and “Grouper” under the “Reef Fish” tab. 28 1:52 AM 8:40 AM 4:27 PM 9:07 PM

Community A-7 Perry News-Herald August 21-22, 2020 Capital City Bank Celebrating 125 Years

Battle of the Bulge: ‘I don’t want people to forget’ SOLDIER’S SOLDIER Continued from page 4 of Dover on the English Channel where they crossed over the Seine River. “On the way up (toward Paris) I could see airplanes that had crashed, vehicles there were blown up. We were about 200 miles away when we got a call, loaded into open air vehicles and drove all night in below- freezing weather to Baston. Hitler intended to drive the American Army back, push them into the North Sea and let them drown. It must be fun trying to figure out Virgil Villa was awarded the French Legion of ways to kill people, huh,” Honor, the highest honor one can receive from Villa said. the French government. Under good conditions, Villa said, medics were a jacket from a dead soldier transporting wounded typically stationed a mile- or a German soldier’s coat. from the front lines back and-a-half behind the front The biggest thing was to get to the hospital. We had line. him (a wounded solider) 81-83 trains running. So “We had only been there out of there if you could.” my duties were mostly a couple of days when Villa said he didn’t recall administrative.” the Germans went right a specific end to the battle. Returning stateside through us. Somehow we “It just kinda slowed after the Korean War, were in front of the front down and then we went into Villa served as an infantry line. It was not supposed to another battle.” instructor at Ft. Benning. be that way.” Villa was in He was assigned to Hawaii As a medic, Villa was Czechoslovakia when in 1962 where he was a given two packs of medical victory in Europe was medical platoon sergeant. equipment to carry with declared. “I came home to Ft. him when in the field. “They rushed us back Rucker, where I worked “With 81,000 casualties, to the states so they could with a medical research that never lasted very long. rush us over to Japan for unit from 1965-67 when I It wasn’t like we were occupational duty,” he said. retired,” he said. standing up going from But before Villa could Villa moved to Perry in soldier to soldier…most of be shipped overseas once 1974, after marrying “a the time we were crawling again, Japan surrendered. local girl,” Josephine Hale. to them to avoid getting “I was then assigned to “I can’t believe I’ve been shot ourselves. It was very a hospital in Long Island here 40 years. It’s the longest hard to treat them (the where I worked in the I’ve ever been in one place. wounded). It was so cold – dispensary, treating the staff I had met Jo when I was a 30 degrees below freezing – members. recruit sergeant in Perry in that we didn’t have to worry “So I went from doing the 1950s, after Korea,” he about bleeding or infection amputations on the said. too much. But having clean battlefield to treatingAfter her cut death, he hands when you treated fingers and feversremarried, atanother the “local them? No, you just washed dispensary,” he said. girl,” Betty Brickey Villa. your hands in the snow as Villa left the Army for a “I met her when I worked best you could. It was so short time, but was called at Job Service. There was cold, that when I did that, back into service in the just something about her, so the snow felt warm. If early 1950s. I called, and that was it. someone had a leg blown “I was a reserve officer Reflecting on those cold, off or something like that, when they called me back fate-filled days on foreign we used what we had for in for Korea. I was a medic soil so long ago, Villa is bandages and when that ran there too, but was assigned concerned with only one out, we used whatever we as the operations sergeant thought: “I don’t want could grab, whether it was for the hospital trains people to forget.” A-8 Perry News-Herald August 21-22, 2020

A-9 Perry News-Herald Entertainment August 21-22, 2020 What you can expect when AMC UNDER THE re-opens its doors this weekend MARQUEE By MARK VIOLA At the AMC 20, all tickets feature assigned With the Tallahassee AMC 20 movie seating. Although those purchasing tickets theater being counted among the 100 together should be able to sit next to one By MARK VIOLA locations the nation’s largest theater chainanother, is you will have to leave at least one opening this weekend, the option of going space between yourselves and anyone else the movies is available locally for the firstwho has already purchased a ticket. ‘Project Power’ has solid action, time since March, when the coronavirus AMC is also pledging to clean the (COVID-19) outbreak shut everything auditorium after each showing and has down. installed new air filters into its HVAC but a weak story drains the fun The Tallahassee location is among thesystems first “wherever possible.” wave of re-openings, with additional sites Additionally, AMC is promoting Netflix has been doing its best to fill in Art (Foxx), a former soldier who arrives in set to open next weekend and even more on “cashless” purchasing and will not accept for the lack of big-budget action films on town on a mission to find those responsible Labor Day weekend. cash at the concessions stand or at the bar. the silver screen this summer due to the for the new drug to recover something taken The Regal Governor’s Square theater is Cash can be used to purchase tickets. coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, with from him. set to re-open on Sept. 3. There is still no Speaking of food, AMC has “simplified” movies such as “Extraction” and “The Old There’s a lot going on in this movie, as we official word on when CMX Fallschase 14its menu options to shorten lines, removing Guard.” are introduced to our three protagonists and might re-open. most of its top-end options that typically The newest action flick they’ve tossed our how their stories will eventually become Of course, with COVID-19 still a very take longer to prepare. Also, to cut down way for home consumption linked. None of the three are real threat, the decision to go to the movies on “touch points,” condiments and napkins is “Project Power,” which very well fleshed out, with is not necessarily an easy one. So, in case will be available upon request instead of follows several characters, all Robin and Art given easy-to- you’re considering going this weekend, here self-serve. There will also be no refills on of whom have been affected understand motivations, while are the measures AMC has stated it will have popcorn or drinks. by a new designer drug Frank is just a cop who isn’t in place to help keep everyone safe. As for employees, they will receive hitting the streets of New afraid to break the rules. First and foremost, masks will be required temperature checks before each shift. Orleans, La., that gives the The opening scene shows for all, both employees and movie-goers. Are these measure enough for you to feel user five minutes of a random us the arrival of the new drug “Your mask must cover your nose and comfortable going to the movies? That’s a superpower. in New Orleans, and then mouth and fit snugly around your face andpersonal decision and must be made by each With a few exceptions, the we skip ahead a few weeks. chin,” the guidelines state. “Neck gaiters, of you. For me, I will likely give it a try once action is solid in “Project I really enjoyed the little open-chin bandanas and masks with vents or there are new movies to watch. Power,” and co-directors glimpses we get in these early exhalation valves are not acceptable at this (I’ll provide a similar breakdown of the Henry Joost and Ariel moments showing how the time, based on World Health Organization safety measures in place at Regal theaters Schulman (“Paranormal city’s streets are changing dueguidelines. If needed, masks are available to when we get closer to the Tallahassee Activity 3”) give us a good to the incursion. purchase for just $1. location’s scheduled re-opening.) looking movie that wouldn’t I know I’ve talked a lot “In the auditorium, masks are still required, This weekend, most of the films you seem out of place on the big screen. The lead about my pet peeves in movies lately, but but may be removed while enjoying food will have to choose from at the AMC 20 performances from Jamie Foxx (“Django “Project Power” strikes another one. I and drinks. Protect yourself and others by will be “library” titles, such as “Empire Unchained”), Joseph Gordon-Levitt simply don’t understand stories in whichwearing a mask before, during and after your Strikes Back,” “The Goonies,” “Inception,” (“Inception”) and Dominique Fishback secrecy is imperative to the villains’ plans,movie.” “Black Panther,” “Ghostbusters,” “Grease” (“The Deuce”) are good as well. and they still do things that bring a lot of In addition to social-distancing standards and “Back to the Future,” as well as more Taking a more grounded look at undue attention on themselves. At one point in place for entering the theater and while recent releases like “Jumanji: The Next superpowers than most comic book films, one of the villains (I don’t know any of purchasing concessions, auditoriums Level,” “Bloodshot” and “The Burnt Orange “Project Power” has an interesting concept their names, and I’m not even sure if half of will be at 30% capacity or less, based on Heresy.” and does some interesting things with them were even given names) mentions how municipality guidelines. In Florida, the state As for brand-new movies, we have several it, but lackluster villains, whose motives they’re preparing to move on before people guidelines for entertainment businesses, smaller releases to choose from, including seem muddled at best, really drag down begin to notice what’s going on. What? The including movie theaters, is 50%, so AMC’sthe road-rage thriller “Unhinged,” the teen the proceedings. Ultimately, there’s just notmovie shows us that news broadcasts are standard is more stringent than the state’sromance-drama at “Words on Bathroom enough meat on the narrative bones for this talking about people with strange abilities. this point. Walls” and the RZA-directed action flick to be anything more than a popcorn action The cops know something is going on. The “In auditoriums with traditional seating, “Cut Throat City.” flick. That’s not a problem in itself, but with secret is out! every other row is blocked off for your The first major new film set for release is a deeper story and more fleshed-out villains, There are about 100 different ways the safety,” AMC’s guidelines state. “New Mutants” next weekend (Aug. 28). It this could have been something special. villains could have achieved what they are At the AMC 20, the only auditorium with is the final film of the 20th Century Fox-era As I said before, the story focuses on a trying to do in this movie, and at least 90 of traditional seating is the IMAX theater. X-Men franchise. new drug that gives its users one superpower them would have brought less attention than “In auditoriums with wide AMC Signature Then, on Labor Day weekend, we should for five minutes. It’s seemingly random what they end up doing. Recliners, there is already enough space get Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” which will which power you get, but you always get “Project Power” is a decent action movie between rows to allow for social distancing,” first open in scores of foreign markets on the same one. with some interesting ideas. Unfortunately, the guidelines continue. “In all auditoriums, Aug. 28. The film is set for release in “select Robin (Fishback) is a teenage street it’s not one I’m going to remember when please leave an empty seat between yourself U.S. cities,” which at this point I’m taking dealer trying to make money to help her sick thinking back on this year’s movies, even and other guests. Once you’re in the to mean anywhere there is an open movie mother. Frank (Gordon-Levitt) is a cop who considering how few I’ve seen compared to auditorium, if you are uncomfortable in your theater. As of the time I’m writing this, AMC isn’t afraid to pop a pill himself to protect my usual haul. reserved seat, feel free to move to another has not begun accepting pre-orders for any his fellow brothers in blue, as well as anyone The movie is rated R for violence, bloody socially distant seat after the movie starts, or showing during that weekend, so I can’t else caught in the crossfire. The wild card is images, drug content and some language. see an associate for assistance or a refund.” confirm AMC 20 will be showing the movie. this weekend on streaming and video on demand

Amazon would have had otherwise. “John Was Trying to limited theatrical releases, to a new escape room in daughter Anne. It seems “Chemical Hearts” is The movie is not yet Contact Aliens” is a short- which until now hasn’tLos Angeles. Once locked every year now we get a high-school romance rated. form documentary (with mattered to us. But now, in, however, they findone movie or another about 17-year-old Henry “The Crimes that Bind” just a 16-minute runtime) there is a chance a few will themselves at the center about the trio of Edison, (Austin Abrams, “Paper (“Crímenes de familia”) is about John Shepherd, who eventually find their way of a revenge plot against Westinghouse and Tesla, Towns”), who fancies an Argentinian drama that spent 30 years trying to to nearby movie theaters, Matthew due to something and in 2020 we have himself a romantic, but follows a desperate mother contact extraterrestrials by although it might not be from his past. “Tesla,” about the least- has never been in love. who will do anything to broadcasting music into right away. Normally, The movie is not rated. well known of the three. That changes when he and keep her son from prison space. After giving up his smaller releases start out in “The Pale Door” is An enigmatic figure even transfer student Grace (Lili after he’s convicted of search, he found a differentNew York and California a horror Western that among those who have Reinhart, “Riverdale”) are trying to murder his ex- connection here on Earth. before spreading out -- follows the Dalton Gang, heard his name (the car chosen to co-edit the school wife. Just how far will she The film won the Short Filmif the box office returnswhose latest train robbery brand doesn’t count), Tesla newspaper. However, she go, and who is she willing Jury Prize for non-fiction atwarrant it. Currently, both doesn’t go as planned. Theygets an unusual treatment is hiding a heartbreaking to hurt to help her family? the 2020 Sundance Film of those states’ theaters eventually find themselvesin this movie, at least secret from her past. The Not all of Netflix’s foreign Festival. remain closed, so I really in a ghost town where there based on the trailer. Written movie is written and releases have English dubs, The documentary is not don’t have a clue how it’sis an inviting brothel, but and directed by Michael directed by Richard Tanne but this one does (based on yet rated. going to work. the women there are not Almereyda (“Marjorie (“Southside with You”) the trailer), so if reading “The Sleepover” is an “Desert One” is a what they seem. Soon, it is Prime”), the film appears based on the novel by subtitles doesn’t work foraction comedy about two documentary from two- a fight for survival as they to inject a lot of style and Krystal Sutherland. you, there are other options siblings who discover their time Academy Award try to escape. Low-budget narrative tricks into the The film is rated R for available. seemingly average mom, winner Barbara Kopple horror is a world of its usual biopic. Hopefully, language, sexuality and teen The film is not yet rated. Margot (Malin Akerman, (“American Dream,” own, and it’s one I’m notTelsa’s story survives the drug use. “Dark Forces” (“Fuego “Watchmen”), used to “Harlan County U.S.A.”) terribly familiar with, but if process. Netflix Negro”) is a horror thriller be an international thief. about the secret mission it’s something you like, one The film is rated PG-13 “Crazy, Awesome from Mexico about a When several of Margot’sto free the hostages of the benefit of the new release for some thematic material Teachers” (“Guru-Guru renegade criminal whose former associates kidnap 1978 Iranian revolution. model is that you’re going and nude images. Gokil”) is an Indonesian search for his sister leads her and their father, the The film uses archivalto get access to more of Finally, we end with the comedy about a reluctant him to an unusual hotel siblings must set out to save sources and access to those these movies than before weekend’s fourth horror new teacher who must step where he finds a sinistertheir parents. The cast also involved with one of the when you had to luck out on film, “The Unfamiliar” up when the staff’s salaries guest and begins a romance includes Joe Manganiello most daring rescues in limited theatrical releases. from England about a British are stolen by a dangerous with a potential witness. I’m (“True Blood”) as Margot’smodern U.S. history. The movie is not rated, army doctor (Jemima West, gangster. In the process, a bit confused on this one, former criminal partner. The The documentary is not but based on the trailer, “Mortal Instruments”) who he discovers the joys of because Netflix has it listed movie is directed by Trish rated. I would strongly guess it returns home suffering from teaching. I can’t say I knowas a series, but everything Sie (“Pitch Perfect 3”). “Escape: Puzzle of would be R. PTSD. However, she begins anything about Indonesian else I can find says it is aThe movie is not yet Fear” is a horror filmNext aboutis “Tesla ,” starring to suspect that not all of her cinema, but that’s one ofmovie, so I’m including rated. Matthew (Tommy Nash, Ethan Hawke (“Training apparent hallucinations are the great things about the “Dark Forces” on this list Video On Demand “I Love You”), who goes Day”) as the visionary the result of her condition, streaming services, as it just in case. Just a quick note about on a double date with his inventor Nikola Tesla as but instead a dark force gives us the chance to see The film (or series) is not these VOD titles. Some best friend Tyler (Omar he interacts with Thomas inhabiting her home. foreign films we never yet rated. of them are also receiving Gooding, “Family Time”) Edison and J.P. Morgan’s The film is not rated.

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West Fraser is an Equal Now Hiring: • Insurance Biller • Greg Griffin, Unit C12 Lot rent $100 weekly Call for a free estimate! Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & • Laboratory Manager • EVS/Housekeepers Household goods or $350 monthly Drug Free Workplace (DFW). • Laboratory Technologists Apply Online MCMH.US or • Connie Johnson, Unit A4 Electric, wifi, public shower, (850) 838-7635 • LPNs and CNAs Call (850)973-2271 Household goods • Registered Nurses MCMH is an Equal • Dowdy, Tracy, Unit F55 laundry room, nice quiet place. TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF Household goods Call (850) 838-7549. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • Operating Room RN Opportunity Employer 8/19-9/18 Job Vacancy Announcement. Circulator Drug Free Workplace ➟ Please see page 11 PETS The job description and our WOODRIDGE APARTMENTS 2-step application process can Accepting applications for 1, 2 be found on our website at www. and 3 BR HC and Non-HC GREAT STARTER PETS! taylorcountygov.com or in the lobby accessible apartments. HUD I have lots of gerbils, spiney mice of the County Annex. Applicants vouchers considered. Call (850) and fancy mice ready for new must apply through Career Source. 584-5668. 709 W. Church St., homes. Males and females. Lots Taylor County is an EEO employer. Perry, FL 32348. TDD 711. Equal of colors to choose from. Have Engineer - full-time. Roll- Housing Opportunity. WA been handled from birth. off Site Attendant - call-in. • Gerbils: $15 each (or two for Concession Stand Lead - NOW ACCEPTING $20) seasonal. Concession Stand APPLICATIONS for a spacious • Spiney mice: $15 each Worker - seasonal. Boat Ramp 3-bedroom/2-bathroom • Fancy mice: $3 each Attendants - seasonal. Animal doublewide. Fireplace, central Contact Jessica at the newspaper Control Officer- full-time. Library heat and air, sewer and water to arrange a time to see them. Technician - full-time. HEOI - part- included. $650 per month. Call (850) 584-5513. time, solid waste. (850) 584-7094. HELP LPN/RN LAKE PARK OF MADISON is SERVICES WANTED seeking a 7 a.m. -7 p.m. dynamic, self-motivated nurse with a passion for the elderly to join our UBER DRIVER NOW AVAILABLE CHECK STATION OPERATOR nursing team. We are seeking IN TAYLOR COUNTY: Offering The Florida Fish and Wildlife a nurse with long-term care Uber, ride share and grocery Conservation Commission is now experience, but we are willing delivery services! Call or text hiring personnel for seasonal to work and train a new nurse (850) 295-3269. with passion for the position. We 8/21 work at check stations during the upcoming Hunting Season. The determine salary based on years of service as a nurse and your JOE COXWELL WELDING LLC check stations will operate on the long-term care experience. We Welding Fabrication & Repair following dates: Archery from are a five-star facility and leaders Mobile Service. (850) 843-3500. September 26 through October 11, in our profession. JC 2020; Muzzleloader from October Lake Park of Madison 30 through November 1, 2020, 259 SW Captain Brown Rd. A TO Z LAWN AND General Gun from November FARM SERVICES Madison, Fl. 32340 7 through November 22, 2020; (850) 973-8277 8/21 Licensed and Insured Youth Turkey from March 13 and Complete Lawn Services 14, 2021, and Spring Turkey Tree trimming/removal, dump RANCH & HEAVY EQUIPMENT truck services, harrowing, bush from March 20 through April 4, PERSONNEL NEEDED hog mowing, rake work, dirt 2021. Positions are available in For a growing organization in leveling. Call (850) 838-5996 or Taylor County. Starting pay rate is Madison County. (850) 584-7972. $8.56/hour. Please apply in person Skilled in operating log skidders, AZ at the Big Bend Field Office (663 choppers, loaders, and tractors Plantation Rd.) during one of the with mechanic and scheduled times: Wednesday (8 ranch experience. BAD WATER? a.m.–10 a.m.), Thursday (2 p.m–4 Good pay, full-time work. Alcohol Call Pure Water Pros p.m.), or Friday (11 a.m.–1 p.m.). & drug-free workplace. (352) 578-5096 As a safety measure, applicants Minimum five years experience (850) 693-8844 and FWC employees are required with references. to wear a mask or face covering Send resumes to saconstruction@ Free H2O Analysis during the application process. embarqmail.com or mail to 9501 St. Lic. #2632 Please call (850) 838-9027 if you S. Istachatta Rd, Floral City, FL Insured have any questions. 34436 8/31 8/28 BADCOCK HOME FURNITURE AND MORE is now accepting applications for two positions: a delivery/warehouse position and a sales position. Background check and drug test required. No phone calls. Apply in person at 1225 S. Jefferson Street in Perry. A-11 Perry News-Herald August 21-22, 2020 Feeding a ballot every six seconds for four straight hours RECOUNTS Additionally, data from problems started. in ballot tabulator one at a minutes, the ballots were media post shortly after Continued from page 1 the 14 voting precincts wasWhen a staff member time. sorted. Then, to verify the final results were made sent to the elections office,turned on the first mail-inAccording to Southerland, that they had successfully available. “I always strive to into the machine, joined and by 7:43 p.m., the secondvote tabulator, it refused to she didn’t realize a mistake removed all of the early provide election night results shortly thereafter by the wave of results became boot up. Several additional had been made until the ballots, staff counted both as quickly as possible, and handful of ballots examined available, now including attempts also failed. number of ballots in the the early votes from the as much as this office plans by the canvassing board and everything but the roughly According to Southerland, tabulator reached and then tabulator and all of the other and prepares, sometimes deemed acceptable. 2,300 mail-in ballots. they had two options at exceeded what should have early votes – ultimately things happen that you can’t While this was happening, Up until this point, that time. First, they could been the combined total of reaching the exact number plan for. other staff members everything was going as take the 1,149 ballots in mail-in ballots from the two they expected. “As your Supervisor uploaded the data from planned for Southerland that particular tabulator and machines. At roughly 12:30 a.m., of Elections, it is very memory cards in separate and her staff. The only steps feed them all again into the As that realization spread elections officials once again important to me to ensure tabulating machines that left were for the canvassing second mail-ballot tabulator, among those present in the started feeding in the mail- the results being provided had been used to count early board to complete its in which they had just fed room -- which included staff ballots. Around 5 a.m., the are accurate, so out of an votes. These results were the evaluations, after which the the last round of ballots. members and the canvassing complete unofficial results abundance of caution, first to become available on two mail-ballot tabulators However, the machines board -- there were several were posted online, ending we as a canvassing board the supervisor of elections’ would produce their “totals only accept a ballot every six long moments of silence as the longest election night in decided to re-run all the mail website, as well as on tape” and the memory cards seconds, meaning it would the magnitude of not only recent memory. ballots cast. This was a slow physical printouts handed would be taken to upload the take nearly two hours to feed what had happened, but also “I know what it feels like process, but again accuracy out to those at the elections data. all of the ballots. what would be required to to be a candidate waiting is of the greatest importance, office at 7:12 p.m. This is also when the Their second option was undo the mistake, settled for election night results, and I know that each of you, to take a different tabulator, in. and I know what it feels whether you are a voter or which had already had its The ballots in the like to be a voter interested a candidate in this election, Obituaries memory cards removed, tabulator now included the in the outcome of a race,” would agree,” Southerland and insert the memory cards original 1,000-plus mail-in Southerland said in a social- stated. He later continued from the machine that would ballots, as well as the more serving the Air Force not boot up. than 1,000 early vote ballots as a civil servant as a Elections staff brought in a they had just spent two hours Murphy will retire this year budget director in several tabulator that had been used feeding into the machine. KNOWLES After working in the assignments, culminating to count early votes. The Those would ultimately Continued from page 1 clerk’s office for the his career at the Air Force’s memory cards were inserted have to be sorted, one-by- Technical Applications past 27 years, Knowles into the new tabulator, and it one, to separate the two sets to 613) when early votes will now take over for Center at Patrick AFB. also failed to boot up. of ballots. were counted. Murphy at the end of this Legend had it, if Mr. A call was made to the Then, once they were When the mail-in ballots year. Phillips bled, it would have equipment’s vendor to certain only mail-in ballotswere finally counted after Murphy, who announced been Air Force blue. see if there was any other remained, they would have 4:30 a.m., Knowles added she will retire after The chief is survived option available, short of to be re-fed into a tabulator, 445 more votes to his completing her ninth term CMSgt Horace Kelmer by: his loving wife of nine re-feeding the 1,149 ballotsalong with the 1,149 ballots lead, receiving 1,331 votes in office, endorsed Knowles “Buddy” Phillips years, Beverly Phillips; and delaying the results by at they had originally intended compared to 886 for Hunter. to succeed her. his children, Colonel Dan CMSgt Horace least two hours. to re-feed before the mistake and Ros Phillips of New According to Southerland, was made. Glover led in mail ballots ‘Buddy’ Kelmer Braunfels, Texas; his the vendor representative Totaling some 2,300 Phillips daughter, Regina and Brian suggested attempting to ballots, re-feeding them GLOVER Beshears had a strong Esch of Colorado Springs, upload the data into their into the machine would take showing at the polls with CMSgt Horace Kelmer Colo.; and his son, Scott Continued from page 1 “Buddy” Phillips, 88, system, skipping the “totals more than four hours, in 1,126 votes, coupled with Phillips of Thomasville, tape” step. addition to the time it would The incumbent 879 early votes. However, passed away on Aug. 6, Ga. 2020, at the VA hospital in Southerland said they take to sort and count the superintendent hadBeshears fell 1,144 further behind Grandchildren surviving were told that the data should ballots. votes cast in his favor on when mail-in ballots were Gainesville. CMSgt Phillips include: He was preceded in death be intact and accurate, and There were two factors election day, to go along counted, totaling 865 -- Kyle and Eric Esch of they could print a different working in Southerland’s with 960 early votes and505 less than Glover’s by: his parents, Horace Colorado Springs, Duncan Alton Phillips and Marie report to replace the “totals favor as she and the rest of 1,370 mail-in votes. 1,370. (Blue) Phillips; and his Phillips of Bailey, Colo., tape.” However, when they her staff worked to rectify Heath and Emily Phillips tried to retrieve the data the situation. first wife, Victoria Grace Beach earned 70% of the vote of Omaha, Neb., Caelan off the memory cards, they First, the ballots are (Cheek) Phillips of San Register. Antonio, Texas. and Ainsley Phillips of could not be read. labeled as to what type of BEACH New Braunfels, and Cadet Therefore, she was left vote they are (early or mail-Continued from page 1 According to unofficial After serving in the 2nd Class Grady Phillips results, Beach garnered Florida Army National with only one option – in), re- making it possible to of the Air Force Academy feeding the ballots through a sort the ballots correctly. election day vote by a 1,011 2,701 (70%) of the 3,852 Guard in his hometownColorado. of to 376 margin. total votes cast, while Jacksonville during high tabulator. Second, elections officials Mr. Phillips is also This is when a mistake knew exactly how many When mail-in ballots Register pulled in 1,151 school, he tried to enlist survived by six great- were tabulated early in the active duty Army made in haste -- asearly ballots had been cast, (30%). grandchildren residing in Southerland later described giving them the ability to Wednesday morning, Incumbent Property to serve in early days Colorado. of Beach cushioned her lead Appraiser Bruce Ratliff is the Korean War. He also -- turning a two-hour wait confirm all early-voting by receiving 782 more retiring after serving three received a Congressional The celebration of into an eight-and-a-half hour ballots had been successfully CMSgt Phillips’s life will delay. removed. votes compared to 416 forterms in office. nomination to attend the be held and announced at a U.S. Military Academy at Instead of taking the However, before later date due to the ongoing ballots from the first beginning mail- these tasks, West Point, N.Y., by the late health issues associated Approval needs 3 votes Senator Claude Pepper, but in ballot tabulator, staff Southerland went outside with the COVID-19 instead mistakenly took the to the parking lot to explain The public can participate elected to fulfill his patriotic MASKS pandemic. ballots from the early-voting what had just happened to in the virtual meeting by duty by enlisting for service All arrangements are Continued from page 1 in the Air Force. tabulator they had rolled into the handful of candidates using Zoom and clicking CMSgt Phillips served 26 under the direction of Burns the room when attempting and representatives waiting ordinance requiring face on a link available on the Funeral Home of Perry. to get the memory cards to for results. By this time, it masks within the city limits City of Perry’s Facebook and one-half years in the Air Friends may sign the Force, rising to the highest work. was nearly 11 p.m., but with of Perry, three of the five page or website at: www. online guest book at www. the amount of work ahead of city council members made cityofperry.net, where there enlisted rank of chief Beginning around 8:30 joepburnsfuneralhomes. p.m., Southerland and her her and her staff, it would be clear they intend to adopt the will also be a call-in number master sergeant (CMSgt) com. which represents 1 percent staff took turns over the next many more hours before the same wording as a regular and pass code to allow the two hours feeding the wrong ordinance, which can be public to participate by of the entire enlisted force – final results would be ready. a remarkable achievement. ballots into the second mail- For the next 90 or so approved by a 3-2 vote. phone.

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And commonly known as 1100 S [email protected] MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S SUBJECT: Regular School Board Defibrillators (continued from page 10) Washington Street, Perry, FL 32348 SERVICE LIST CASE NO. 2019-CA- DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Meeting, August 25, 2020 in the 4.18 NEW Exertional Heat Illness ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN 000427 The date of first publication of this Lafayette High School Cafeteria 5.29 Revision Notification of • Connie Johnson, Unit F68 INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM Horace B. Crowder A/K/A H;B. notice is August 21, 2020. beginning at 6:00 PM. CDC Involuntary Examination Household goods THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE Crowder 1100 S Washington Street Attorney for Personal guidelines on social distancing will 5.40 Revision Children of Military • Ingram, Patricia, Unit D34 PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE Perry, FL 32348 Representative: be practiced during the duration of Families Household goods OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A Martha L. Crowder Personal Representative: the meeting. 6.10 Revision Employment Defined Purchases must be paid for at CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE 1100 S Washington Street Perry, FL LAW OFFICE OF CALL TO ORDER 6.103opt1 Revision Appointment or time of purchase in cash only. All SALE. 32348 KNELLINGER & ASSOCIATES Prayer Employment Requirements purchased items sold as is where WITNESS my hand and the seal of Unknown Tenant #1 Sarah E. Evander, for the Firm Pledge to the Flag 6.103opt2 Revision Appointment is and must be removed and unit the court on Aug. 7, 2020. 1100 S Washington Street Perry, FL Florida Bar Number: 1003250 1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA or Employment Requirements cleaned at the time of sale. Sale ANNIE MAE MURPHY 32348 2815 NW 13th Street, Suite 305 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8.27 Revision School Construction subject to cancellation in the event As Clerk of the Circuit Court Taylor Gainesville, FL 32609-2865 3. CONSENT ITEMS Bid Process of settlement between owner and County, Florida Telephone: (352) 373-3334 3.01 Approve LHS & LES personnel 8.272 Revision Prequalification of obligated party. Marti Lee IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Facsimile: (352) 376-1214 to transport students for the 2020- Contractors for Educational Facilities Dated this 12th day of August 2020. Deputy Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA [email protected] 2021 school year Construction IMPORTANT PROBATE DIVISION [email protected] 3.02 Approve Contractual 8.01 Revision Safety IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A File No. 2020-CP-273 Personal Representative: Agreement for Behavioral Services 5.121 Revision Use of Time Out, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY IN RE: ESTATE OF Miriam S. Wolok with Kim Lucker-Greene of Seclusion, & Physical Restraint for 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO MITCHELL LEE WOLOK 316 W Lawrence St. Behavioral Solutions Consulting Students with Disabilities FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, Deceased. Helena, MT 59601 3.03 Approve Dual Enrollment 4.07 Approve Small School CASE NO. 2019-CA-000427 YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST NOTICE TO CREDITORS Articulation Agreement between The District Council Consortium annual CITIBANK, N.A., AS TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF The administration of the estate District Board of Trustees of North participation fees for 2020-2021 TRUSTEE FOR CMLTI ASSET CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE of Mitchell Lee Wolok, deceased, SUWANNEE RIVER WATER Florida College and The District 4.08 Approve bills for payment TRUST, CONTACT COURT ADMINISTRATION, whose date of death was May 17, MANAGEMENT DISTRICT School Board of Lafayette County 4.09 Approve budget amendments Plaintiff, v. 173 NE HERNANDO AVE., RM. 408, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court NOTICE OF MEETINGS 3.04 Approve requests for the 5. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION HORACE B. CROWDER LAKE CITY, FL 32055, 386-758-2163 for Taylor County, Florida, Probate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following students to participate 5.01 Principal’s Monthly AfK/A H.B. CROWDER; OR [email protected] Division, the address of which is 108 Suwannee River Water Management in the dual enrollment program at Financial Report on Internal Funds MARTHA L. CROWDER; et al. AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE YOUR N Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347. District will meet on the following NFC for the 2020-2021 school year: 5.02 July Invoices 2020 Defendant(s). SCHEDULED COURT APPEARANCE The names and addresses of the dates and times to discuss the Fiscal Davis Jackson, Josseline Garcia- 5.03 Financial Statement NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO OR IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING personal representative and the Year 2020-2021 Millage and Budget. Franco, Kaiya Richardson, and 5.04 Gifted Program, Boys CHAPTER 45 THIS NOTIFICATION IF THE TIME personal representative’s attorney All dates, times and locations are Marley Singletary Track Coach NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BEFORE IS SCHEDULE APPEARANCE. are set forth below. subject to change. Please view our 4. ACTION ITEMS 6. CITIZEN INPUT pursuant to an Order Resetting the IS LESS THAN 7 DAYS; IF YOU ARE All creditors of the decedent and website at mysuwanneeriver.com for 4.01 Approve personnel items: The Lafayette County School Foreclosure sale entered on July 7, HEARING OR VOICE IMPARED, CALL other persons having claims or the most current information. (1) Recommendations– Board will hear any citizen who 2020 and entered in Case No. 2019- 711. demands against decedent’s estate Suwannee River Water Management Instructional, Non-Instructional, wishes to address the Board, on CA-000427 in the Circuit Court of CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE on whom a copy of this notice is District Governing Board Meeting Substitute Workers a one time basis, pertaining to a the 3rd Judicial Circuit in Taylor, I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and required to be served must file theirDates 4.02 Approve Student Council relevant topic. If the Board wishes County, Florida, wherein CITIBANK, correct copy of the foregoing was claims with this court ON OR BEFORE 9/08/2020 (Tuesday) Governing fundraiser, Little Miss LHS pageant to hear more about the topic, that N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CMLTI served via e-mail upon all parties THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE Board Meeting: 3:00 PM on 9/12/20 topic will be scheduled for a future ASSET TRUST, is the Plaintiff and registered to receive notification TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION First Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 4.03 Approve items to be removed Board meeting. Each speaker is HORACE B. CROWDER A/K/A H.B., via the service list for this action OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER 2020-2021 Tentative Millage and from active inventory limited to three minutes and the CROWDER; maintained by the Florida Courts THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY Budget: 5:05 PM 4.04 Approve the 2019-2020 Annual time dedicated to this topic will not MARTHA L. CROWDER; and E-Filing Portal Governed By The OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. 9/21/2020 (Monday) Workshop School Health Report for Lafayette exceed twenty minutes. UNKNOWN TENANT #1, are the Florida Courts E-Filing Authority or All other creditors of the decedent &/or Committee Meetings: 3:00 PM County ADJOURNMENT Defendants. The Clerk of the via U.S. Mail to those parties on the and other persons having claims or Final Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 4.05 Approve FSBA Advocacy ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO Court, ANNIE MAE MURPHY, will attached service list on this 7th day demands against decedent’s estate 2020-2021 Millage and Budget: Committee Member and Alternative APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY sell to the highest bidder for cash of August, 2020. must file their claims with this court 5:05 PM. for 2020-21 THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY at the back steps of the Taylor GHIDOTTI I BERGER LLP WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 4.06 Approve for advertising: MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH County Courthouse, 108 North Attorneys for Plaintiff OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF Revisions/New school board policies: MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32348, 1031 North Miami Beach Blvd North THIS NOTICE. AGENDA Policy # THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT, FOR on September 3. 2020 at 11:00 AM, Miami Beach, FL 33162 Telephone: ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN LAFAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL Status SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY following described real property as (305) 501 2808; THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH BOARD Policy Title NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM set forth in said Final Judgment, to Facsimile: (954) 780.5578 IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 25, 3.06 Revision Safe and Secure RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS wit: By: /s/ Tara Rosenfeld Chase A. 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. 2020 Schools MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE WEST 5/8 Berger, Esq. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME TO: Lafayette County School Board 3.25 Revision Background Screening THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE OF BLOCK 12 OF THE HENDRY Florida Bar No.: 083794 Tara L. PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY FROM: Robert Edwards, for Contractors UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PERRY, Rosenfeld Florida Bar No.0059454 CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR Superintendent of Schools 3.30 Revision Automatic External BASED. TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA. A-12 Perry News-Herald August 21-22, 2020