75¢ Friday/ Saturday August 6-7, 2021 www.perrynewspapers.com TCHS opts out of FHSAA Football State Championship due to small roster Bulldogs punt on ‘21 season

The Taylor County High TCHS officials made consideration and Thursday. young student-athletes into School (TCHS) Bulldogs the decision to completely discussion regarding “We are still a FHSAA a true varsity program,” will not compete for a state revamp the schedule this the classificationmember of school andour will McCoy stated. championship in football week after it became clear varsity football team, it be eligible to opt-in to According to TCHS this season, opting instead the Bulldogs’ roster had was decided that we should state series play in the Head Coach Eddie Metcalf, to play as an “independent” been seriously depleted to petition FHSAA to change 2022 season, but declaring the Bulldog roster has been member of the Florida High the point that 2021 would to independent for the 2021 as independent this year decimated by transfers, School Athletic Association need to be a rebuilding year. season,” TCHS Principal allows us to play a schedule ➟ Please see page 2 (FHSAA) in 2021. “After much Heather McCoy said that will help us grow our Schools will County keeps now restrict millage same, but expects parent visits $688,000 in due to spike extra revenue The Taylor County in COVID-19 Commission unanimously The Taylor County agreed to keep the county’s School District, following proposed property tax the recommendation Prayers for healing millage rates the same for of local public health the 2021-22 fiscal year, department officials, will a move that is expected not allow parents to walk to generate an additional their children into school $688,000 due to rising when the new year starts & strength property values. Wednesday, Aug. 11. The commission held “We had hoped to a special meeting on allow parents to walk Thursday, July 29, to their (young) children to approve the proposed their classrooms, but the rates, but the final budget health department said that and millage rates will not with the rise in COVID be set until after the board cases, we need to limit the holds two public hearings number of visitors to our in September. schools. If we open up and At the special meeting, everybody comes in, then which only lasted several we are running the risk of minutes, the board voted exposing our students and to keep the general fund staff. Worst case scenario, millage rate at 7.2426 mills Community members came together Wednesday and the MSTU millage rate if people become sick, we morning for a Prayer Walk at Doctors’ Memorial would have to shut schools at 1.2250 mills. Hospital (DMH), asking for God’s grace for those The MSTU property down,” Superintendent of battling COVID and those entrusted with their care. Schools Dr. Danny Glover tax is levied on properties “We need your prayers and support as we walk through outside the City of Perry Jr. said. this battle. It’s been a long one, and there is no end in “We will also be limits and is used for sight. We don’t see anything ending soon, but it is services duplicated by the making changes on how going to get better. It will get better,” DMH’s Sara Sue city, such as fire protection. orientations will be held at Grambling said. “Our COVID unit is full, and we have the middle school – seventh The commission will two patients upstairs. We pray for our patients and return to the budget during and eighth graders – and at the strength and stamina of our staff,” she said. For ➟ Please see page 3 information on COVID testing, please see A-6. ➟ Please see page 3 To pursue stage, federal funds Hampton suggests city hire grant writer

City Councilwoman grants awarded to cities and awards for paving, flooding/$750,000, and the City of occupied households in apply through the county’s Shirlie Hampton is counties around the state stormwater drainage, parks, Perry got nothing.” Madison County. offices. suggesting the City of announced by Governor recreation and playground Hampton was referring Taylor County received “I am just wondering Perry consider employing Ron DeSantis during equipment. to the City of Madison $750,000 to rehabilitate, why we did not put in for the services of a grant a recent visit to Taylor “Yesterday after doing receiving a $700,000 demolish and/or replacesomething? Do we have writer, stating she feels County. some research at home, Community Development a minimum of 11 low- a grant writer? I just want the city is missing out on While the majority of I just feel we missed an Block Grant (CDBG) to and moderate-income to know why, that is all, opportunities to receive the grants were designated opportunity when I looked replace sewer lines and substandard households, and I know we are going state and federal grants. to improve infrastructure, at all of the other cities water lines serving more remove unhealthy and to do better in the future,” “I just want to make sure low income housing and and counties getting grants than 50 low- and moderate- hazardous conditions Hampton said. we are taking advantage job creation in small and and they got them for all income households, as and provide temporary City Manager Taylor of everything we can,” rural Florida communities different kinds of reasons,” well as Madison County relocation assistance. Brown stated that after Hampton said at the city’s through several different Hampton said. “The City being granted $750,000 The grant funds are open researching the issue, he July 13 meeting, pointing grant programs, Hampton of Madison got $700,000, to rehabilitate 11 low- and to residents within the ➟ Please see page 2 to more than $60 million in pointed to other grant Madison County got moderate-income, owner- city and county, who can County moving ahead with grant for softball field During a public hearing held this week, the Taylor County Commission solidified its commitment to seek a $200,000 state grant to help fund the construction of a third softball field at the Taylor County Sports Complex. The hearing, which was held during the commission’s Monday, Aug. 2, meeting, was the first of two required hearings. The second is set for the commission’s next regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 9 a.m. During Monday’s hearing, County Grants Writer Melody Cox asked commissioners if they still wanted to No serious injuries Local authorities rushed to the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Roberts Aman Road Wednesday move forward with the application for the softball field, at approximately 3:30 p.m. after the driver of an F-150 reportedly lost control of the truck, which and all five responded that they did. Cox said she had worked up a proposed budget for struck a tree before coming to a halt in a ditch. Taylor County Fire Rescue firefighters, as well as the project, including “low cost” extras that will help the Taylor County Road Department, worked to remove a small tree that was left dangling from the branches of roadside foliage, while Florida Highway Patrol took a statement from the driver. No ➟ Please see page 6 one was injured in the accident. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office assisted in securing the scene.

Index One section 132nd Year, No. 33 Weather Religion ...... A-4 Looking Back ...... A-8 Friday 84˚ Saturday 86˚ Sunday 89˚ Sports ...... A-5 Entertainment ...... A-9 74˚ 73˚ 73˚ Community ...... A-7 Classifieds ...... A-10 80% 60% 40% A-2 Perry News-Herald August 6-7, 2021 Only 15 players will suit up for Bulldogs’ first game BULLDOGS practice. The rest quit,” Metcalf said. was not safe for us to place those suspensions lasting staff have worked hard this Metcalf said. “It is more about safety our 9th and 10th graders in a for multiple weeks, we felt summer to prepare our team Continued from page 1 “We had four than anything else,” Metcalf position to have to compete compelled to change our for the upcoming season, defections and a large underclassmen that either said Thursday, pointing out week in and week out with classification for the safetydespite the distractions that number of early-season transferred out to other that the Bulldogs will have the best teams in North of our players,” McCoy have been placed in front of suspensions stemming schools or decided not to just 15 players suited up for Florida, which is what I had agreed. “This decision them. We look forward to the from a brawl with Madison play this year. Due to the the first game – with 12 of originally scheduled. was not an easy one, but a start of the season and the County in the spring suspensions handed down those 15 getting their first “We agreed that the best necessary one if we want to rebuilding of our program,” jamboree game. from the FHSAA following varsity start as 9th or 10th thing we could do for our build a successful program.” McCoy added. “After the first two days the altercation with Madison graders. players and our program “I would rather start over According to Metcalf, the of practice, I reviewed the County in the spring game, “When we get everyone was to go independent this and do it the right way,” 2021 schedule will include number of players we had we will have two seniors, back from suspension for year, schedule opponents Metcalf said. “We have a mixture of six varsity and who were physically at one junior, three sophomores game six, we will have we could compete against, a core group of players three junior varsity games, as practice. We had fiveand outnine freshmen suiting six seniors, five juniors,and continue to build the who have hung in here and well as two games at the end of 11 seniors show up for up to play the first game,”12 sophomores and program the right way with showed they are willing of the year against the first 10 freshmen,” Metcalf discipline and hard work,” to work hard and do it the teams out of the Sunshine explained. Metcalf said. right way. The young kids State Athletic Conference “I met with my “With multiple student- will see that and follow their (SSAC) North Florida administrative team, and athletes suspended for the example.” League championship together we decided that it first game and several“Coach of Metcalf and his playoff brackets. Brown: City has secured many grants GRANT WRITER the needs of lower income huge undertakings, and pursuing another grant for communities by specifically there is only so much you a softball field, I wonder Continued from page 1 helping local government can chew on at one time,” why we can’t discover some discovered the governor’s that can’t afford these big Brown replied. grants to make our parks a announcement was simply ticket items all at once. “The CDBG program is little more better or for our the annual round of CDBG “The City of Perry has competitive. You are not pipe system,” Hampton monies regularly awarded gotten a lot of CDBG grants going to get one every year. said. “Why are we not by the federal government over the years. This is not When you last received one looking for grants?” each year. anything new. In fact, the factors heavily on when “The county pays for “It was not a special pot city was awarded one a few you get another one. We a grant writer to search of money and had nothing years back in 2016 for the have used CDBG funds in out and write grants, City to do with a surplus or any downtown canopy project, conjunction with other grant Attorney Ray Curtis said. other program,” Brown which you may recall we funds to do major water or “Then we need to pay explained. “The CDBG had to make the tough call sewer projects in the past. one,” Hampton replied. program has been going on to return those funds before Our biggest need has been “Well, budget it, I guess?” for decades. It is a federal expending them because big infrastructure projects Curtis said. entitlement program under we weren’t going to have that cost so much money,” “The county has a part- which communities get enough money to pay for Brown added. time employee who works broken into two classes by our portion of the $650,000 “Your point is taken, and remotely writing grants population. grant for just the first phase I want to reassure you that and apparently is pretty “Those over 50,000 get a – not to mention it was the it is not like we have left successful at it. Maybe we set annual allotment, while first of multiple,” Brown any money on the table. We can approach her about those under 50,000 have to said. have been getting our bites working for the city as well, compete against other cities “It did not generate any off of several apples, and if she is willing to,” Curtis and counties every year for revenue and did not solve a CDBG is still open to us in said. their share of this block critical infrastructure need, the future,” Brown stated. City Finance Director grant, which is a big chunk so we changed course,” “I made sure that when Penny Staffney stated that of money to fund some big Brown said. “That was we returned the CDBG there are independent, project that comes along the last time we received a funding several years ago third-party contractors who every 20-30 years – like a CDBG grant, so it is not like that I secured in writing the city could contract with big sewer project, or adding Perry has been left off. it would not negatively to apply for CDBG grants, water lines to a part of the “Some of the things we impact our ability to receive which include funds to pay city that does not have say we do not have the funds in the future. So, for grant writing services them, building a new firemoney to do or can’t write when we do get in line next and administration. station or something like grants for is some of the time for whatever project “So, we don’t need to hire that,” Brown said. same things I see included we prioritize – a new water someone for it. We can get “The idea is for the in these grants,” Hampton well or water plant or a third-party grant writer to federal government to meet said. “Parks and stuff whatever -- I think we will do it and they could be paid like that. I think it would be in good position, because out of the grant,” Staffney behoove us if we would try it has been a few years since suggested. to get some of these grants we got one,” Brown said. Councilman Ward in the future.” Hampton brought up the Ketring agreed to approach “We do go after grants, issue again at the city’s the county’s grant writer and we do get some. In following meeting on July about the possibility of recent years, our focus has 27. working part time for been on large water and “Whenever I read in the the city and applying for sewer projects. Those are paper that the county is grants. A-3 Perry News-Herald August 6-7, 2021 Staff, students encouraged to wear masks SCHOOLS checked daily before entering the building. Any employee with a temperature of 100 Continued from page 1 or higher will be sent home and asked to the high school,” he said. remain home until fever free for one day “We are not making any changes for the without medication or approval to return to primary and elementary schools, because work from a medical professional. they were already meeting their teachers • Administrators or other non-classroom by appointment only,” Glover said. TCSD Orientation employees will perform temperature While the district had planned to allow checks on students exhibiting signs of volunteers to return to campuses and COVID or feeling ill. Once sent to the support students, that has been put on hold clinic, the health aide and administrator for now, he added. will determine if it is mandatory for the “We will look at our policies again in six child to be sent home. Regardless of the to nine weeks, and see what adjustments, if decision, a parent will be notified. any, we need to make,” Glover said. • Specific procedures for student arrival “We had a totally different plan in place, Primary School High School and dismissal at each individual school ready to go, but we had to make these • Scheduled Aug. 6 & Aug. 9 A-H names Aug. 9, 2 p.m. will be developed and reviewed with changes,” he said. employees by their administrators. Glover continued, “Our schools have I-Z names Aug. 9, 3 p.m. • Students are not required to wear recently commemorated the one-year Elementary School masks, but are strongly encouraged to do anniversary of COVID-19’s impact on • Scheduled Aug. 6 & Aug. 9 so when social distancing is not possible our educational system, our students, our Steinhatchee School and in higher populated areas. families and our teachers. Our school • Parents who drive their children to district did an excellent job balancing the Middle School • Pre-K Aug. 6, 10:30-6 school are asked to remain in their car until protection of the health and safety of our • K-5 Aug. 9, 10:30-6 the school’s drop off location is reached. students and staff throughout the pandemic. 6th grade Aug. 10, 1-3 Parents should not park to walk their “While we are eager for our students children to the school’s entrance. Pre-K is to return, we will continue to place the Employees will emphasize this. to have a doctor’s note to return to developing a plan for their parents. health and safety of all our Taylor County • Students will have hand sanitizer school. School District family as our top priority. available to them in all classrooms. • All employees’ temperatures will be ➟ Please see page 11 Although it is a personal choice, with • Each school will have a SAFETY 99% of the current hospitalizations being TEAM: The principal will be the liaison unvaccinated individuals, we encourage all to the district and will notify the Human to get vaccinated to slow the spread,” he Resource Department of any concerns, said. questions, illnesses related to COVID. Based on recommendations from • Schools will post signage about safe Department of Health, the district has hygiene and social distancing. implemented the following safety • Guests and volunteers are prohibited protocols: from being inside a school building or CLASSROOM PRECAUTIONS campus. • All teachers will be given hand • Employees will be trained on sanitizer, disinfectant, paper towels, and procedures and expectations. sanitizing material. • All classrooms will have seating charts. • Classrooms will be cleaned/disinfected • Hallways and high traffic areas will be thoroughly at the end of each day and disinfected throughout the day as much as during the day. possible. • Employees are encouraged to wear • Students who have a temperature of masks while in a school building and 100 or higher after coming to school will around other employees. be isolated until he/she is checked out. The • Staff is strongly encouraged to wear student will not be able to return to school a mask or mask-shield while instructing until he/she has gone one day without a students inside the classroom. fever, without medication. SCHOOL PRECAUTIONS • Students who exhibit other signs of • Plexiglass will be installed at front COVID-19 will be sent to the clinic. The office reception areas, high traffichealth areas, aide, with support of the Health teacher’s classrooms by request and Department and administrators, will lunchroom cashier’s table. determine if the student should be sent • Students should practice safe hygiene home and isolated. If the student returns by washing hands or sanitizing often to school and continues to exhibit signs and whenever reentering classrooms. of COVID-19, he or she may be required Commission will hold two public hearings on budget next month MILLAGE for all county employees impacted by the mandated as originally requested minimum wage increase Continued from page 1 by the constitutional this year -- is expected to be the first of two public officers. $749,296 on the hearings on Monday, Sept. The total cost of the Both hearings will be 13, at 5:01 p.m. to consider raises -- which include $2 held at the Taylor County approving the tentative per hour for sworn law Administrative Complex, millage rates. enforcement officers andlocated at 201 E. Green St. At the second public $1 for all others not already in Perry. hearing, which will be held Monday, Sept. 20, at 5:01 p.m., the commission will vote on the final millage rates, as well as adopt an official county budget for fiscal year 2021-22, which begins Oct. 1. At the hearings, the commission can set the millage rates at either the same as the proposed rates approved on July 29, or less, but it cannot raise them above that level. Last month, the commission held two budget workshops to discuss the budget, and the biggest decision made by the board was to include raises

Religion A-4 Perry News-Herald August 6-7, 2021

By Sarah Hall Give up sin...turn to virtue Dedicated to the your accomplishments. Salute! Women of a Certain Age Good Humor We are the women of vision. However, Middle age is the time when a man is at our age, that vision may require a pair always thinking that in a week or two he of reading glasses. And unfortunately, will feel as good as ever. after we put them on (if we can find -Don Marquis them), we may totally forget where we A merry heart doeth good like a were, so intent on seeing more clearly in medicine. the first place. -Proverbs 17:22 If there’s ever been a time in our lives You know you’re getting older when we don’t want to misplace our sense of the cost of candles exceeds that of your humor – this is it! So, hold on to your cake! faith and your funny bone, because -Anonymous frankly, you’ll never again be as young Summer Resolutions as you were the moment you started How about Summer Resolutions? enjoying your sense of humor. It helps Give up complaining...focus on us get through those wonderful “senior gratitude. moments.” Give up pessimism...Become an (Ref: So That’s Where I Put That!) optimist. In Bereavement Give up harsh judgements...think kind Families and friends of the late Willie thoughts. “C” Johnson are in our thoughts and Give up worry...trust divine Free school supplies giveaway prayers. providence. Prayer Requests Give up discouragement...be full of Let us continue to pray for one hope. event set for this Sunday, Aug. 8 another: Mary Wallace, Shawanda Give up bitterness...turn to forgiveness. Volunteers with the The event will be held Church of God in Christ, Massey, Donnie Stockton, Mary “Miz Give up hatred...return good for evil. upcoming Back to School this Sunday, Aug. 8, at 604 Tim and Heather Mosley Topsy” Jones, Troy and Gaye Register Give up negativism...be positive. Supply Giveaway have West Julia Street from noon with The Less Fortunate and Chicodrick (Codi) Hugger. Give up anger...practice patience. announced that the event to 3 p.m. Still Matter Foundation and Birthday Shout Outs Give up pettiness...put on maturity. will be “drive-up/drive- Sponsors include Dr. Theresa Britt. Happy birthday to: Aug. 5 (belated), Give up gloom...enjoy the beauty all thru” only and students Willie and Lakeshia For more information, Irene (Missy) Barnes and baby; Aug. around you. must be present to receive Anderson with the Temple please call Anderson at 10, Nevaeh Bishop; and Aug. 11, Sandra Give up jealousy...pray for trust. supplies. of God International (850) 322-2430. Turner. Give up gossiping...control your Congratulations tongue. A great big shout out to our own Give up sin...turn to virtue. Taco Times/Perry News-Herald staff Thought for the day School supply giveaway for their award-winning representations All of us could take a lesson from the on behalf of “Good Ol’ Perry/Taylor weather. It pays no attention to criticism. Saturday at Northside County.” We are so proud of you and – Author Unknown HOMECOMING Northside Church of Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1339 North Byron Butler God will be giving away noon (while supplies last/ Parkway. AT ATHENA backpacks and school first come, first served). For more information, supplies this Saturday, The church is located at please call (863) 409-2356. Athena Baptist Church celebrates its 124th Homecoming on Sunday, Obituaries Aug. 8, with services beginning at 11 a.m. daughters, Jamie Burkett 1925, in Tift County, Ga., Henry Cannington (her husband, James) and where she attended school. with the Taylor Baptist Sara Koch (her husband, She confessed Christ at Association will be the Kevin). an early age and was a loyal special guest speaker. He was a beloved member of New Brooklyn Phil Ezell and his wife, “Poppa” to his five Church for more than 50 Joanna, will lead special grandchildren: Alexis, years where she served as music and singing. Morgan, Kage, Nicholas an exemplary usher. A fellowship meal will and Jillian. She was also the co- be served following the Funeral services will founder of the committee morning service. be held today (Friday) at which oversaw the 2 p.m. at Burns Funeral installation of heating and Home of Perry with Pastor air conditioning in New Jimmy Ray Cannon Steven Ruff officiating. Brooklyn Church in 1975. Interment services will She served with other Jimmy Ray follow in Hendry Cemetery. ushers at funerals, county- The family will receive wide Women’s Day Cannon friends one hour prior to the worship services, the Jimmy Ray Cannon was service, from 1-2 p.m., at Taylor County Union born in Perry on Oct. 1, the funeral home. and the First Bethlehem 1951, to Ira and Minnie In lieu of flowers, Jimmy Association Women’s Mary Jane (Gunter) Ray wished that donations Department. Cannon. He left his worldly be made to the First Baptist She was a die-hard body on Tuesday, Aug. 3, Church of Perry Youth Democrat. 2021. Ministry Program. For many years, she He was a 1969 graduate All arrangements are walked the streets of Perry of Taylor County High under the direction of registering and recruiting School. After high school, Burns Funeral Home of individuals to vote. God has a reason for he attended Lake City Perry. Friends may sign the She leaves to cherish Community College. online guest book at www. her memory: her loving After college, he went on joepburnsfuneralhomes. children, Mary Gant, Willie allowing things to happen. to work at Sports Craft and com. James (Kathleen) Dennis, then was the “meat man” at Helen Kimble, Kenneth Winn Dixie for 10 years. (850) 584-4149 (Carmen) Dennis, Cebrum We may never understand After leaving Winn Dixie (Annette) Watkins Jr. and 1400 N. Johnson Stripling Rd. he went to work for Buckeye Perry, FL 32347 Tony Watkins; daughter Technologies, where he in-law, Santee Dennis; His wisdom, but we simply was dubbed “Gator Man.” siblings, Carolyn Glenn He was happily retired and Lessie Gent; sister have to trust His will. from Georgia Pacific after in-law, Alyce Watkins; working for 29 years. 20 grandchildren; and He was an avid Florida 47 great-grandchildren; Gator fan and a season along with loving nieces, Make Church Going a Habit ticket holder for many nephews, cousins, her years. He loved to hunt, fish New Brooklyn church AW-SHARE’S Total Floor Restoration and spend time feeding the family and many special “girls” (deer) in his back Carpet, Tile, Hardwood Floors Cleaning and friends. Janitorial Services yard. Graveside funeral service He was preceded in death will be Saturday, Aug. 7, 3305 G E Lane, Perry, FL 32348 • [email protected] 1225 S. Jefferson St. • 584-5891 (850) 838-2805 • (850) 843-1639 by his parents, and the at 10 a.m. at Springhill H833 Established 1904 • "We'll Treat You Right" following siblings: Winston Cemetery. There will be no Cannon, Jessie Mae public viewing. Brunnel, Treva Chastain, For the safety of everyone Jiffy Food Stores Harley Cannon and Ira Willie Erie Johnson who attends the funeral, a Cannon. face mask is required. 4 Convenient Locations He is survived by his Trinity Funeral Home 1825 S. Jefferson St. Perry, FL 32348 703 S. Jefferson (OPEN 24 HOURS) (850) 223-7100 siblings, Pete Cannon and Willie Erie is in charge of all funeral Geneva Slaughter, and a Johnson arrangements. Courage and Fellowship host of nieces and nephews. Willie Erie Johnson, 96, Jimmy Ray’s greatest demised on Sunday, Aug. Goodman's BBQ Through Cancer love was his wife of 47 "We are here to help" 1, 2021, at Lafayette Health 2429 S. Byron Butler Pkwy. • 584-3751 P.O. Box 145 years, Pamela. Care Center. 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Sports A-5 Perry News-Herald August 6-7, 2021 TCMS Bulldogs have 30-40 players working out

The Taylor County working out on Tuesday and are looking to find this Middle School (TCMS) and Thursday mornings year’s team identity during Bulldogs’ football team has throughout the summer in the first couple weeks of been practicing all summer preparation for the season. August,” TCMS Head for the upcoming season, “During the summer, we Coach William Wentworth which is now less than a really try to focus on team stated. month away from kicking building first and then, of TCMS lost a huge group off. course, physical strength of talented 8th graders The Bulldogs reportedly and conditioning. We have from last year’s conference had between 30-40 players now started our fall practice championship team, but Wentworth is expecting new team leaders to emerge. The Bulldogs are returning four of their five starting offensive linemen, including: Vern Faulk, Triston Murphy, William Hathcock and Charlie Ray Jr. Cole Austin, Ethan Tuten, Houston Brummit and Shaw Lundy will be battling it out for that last opening on the veteran offensive line, as well as Charlie Ray Jr. is one of four returning linemen for the TCMS Bulldogs, adding a lot of depth across the board. who will lean on the offensive line as they look to replace the majority of their skill players from last year’s conference championship team. The biggest gap to fill will be the Bulldogs’ skill trying to take it one day at to accomplish, but it is up the season ahead of us, as positions, after losing an a time and get the best we to us as coaches and players we will have a huge target abundance of talent from can out of each individual to work every day to try and on our backs as defending last season. athlete. The message me execute that plan. We begin conference champions. This Some guys expected to and the other coaches have the year with Governors team is up for the challenge, fill those shoes include:been trying to get across Charter Academy out of and we are looking forward Knyon Simmons, James is that the most important Tallahassee on Sept. 2, and to another successful Mingo, Kyler Campbell, day is the next one. Find then the schedule only gets season,” Wentorth said. Camen Upshaw, Deandre a way to improve one day harder from there,” stated The TCMS Bulldogs’ first Flowers, CJ Ellis and to the next,” Wentworth Wentworth. game will be in Tallahassee Cooper Wiles. said. “It’s a very competitive against Governors Charter “Now that fall practice “There is always a plan conference that we play in, Academy on Sept. 2 Golf scramble to has kicked off, we are really laid out for what you want and it’s time to regroup for beginning at 6 p.m. be held Aug. 13 The 28th annual Chamber in a highly-visible location. of Commerce Golf Businesses can also Scramble will be held at the sponsor a hole —which Perry Golf & Country Club means their business logo/ (PGCC) on Friday, Aug. 13. name will be placed at one The annual Chamber of the 18 tee boxes for all Golf Scramble is an 18- the participants of the golf hole event that features four tournament to see, without players per team. having to enter a team into Each player will hit one the scramble. shot, and the team will Other ways to help make move forward to the best this event a big success is shot out of the four. by donating door prizes or The entry fee is $400 chipping in on one of the to sponsor a team, two meals provided for the which comes with a hole golfers. sponsorship, and businesses For more information can choose their own concerning the upcoming players in addition to having scramble, please call 850- their logo/name represented 584-5366. FEED TIMES

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Community A-7 Perry News-Herald August 6-7, 2021

Volunteer luncheon is planned Thursday Taylor County 4-H needs you! The organization invites all individuals interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer to a luncheon planned for Thursday, Aug. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. at Forest Capital TCMS majorettes Hall. Taylor County Middle School’s (TCMS) 2021 majorettes completed their summer camp on Friday, “Join Taylor County 4-H to help lead clubs for youth July 23. The week-long camp was directed by former Taylor County High School (TCHS) majorette on their 4-H journey. Whether in the arts or technology, Clara Taylor, who choreographed two routines the girls will perform during the coming football shooting sports, horses, business or government, we need season. Shown are: (front, left to right) Ashley Hill, Starr Juday, Captain Cassidy Pittman, Kylee your help to provide opportunities in which local children Collins, Khelsey Williams, Co-Captain Melissa Sunderland, Elizabeth White and Amber Dulbs; and can learn and grow,” 4-H Extension Agent II Abbey (second row, left to right) Cheyann Weekley, Grace Smith, Keyshanna Harris, Jessa Freed, Emma Tharpe said. Volunteers planning to attend are asked to McMillan, Katilyn Colson and Arianna Holmes. RSVP [email protected] or call (850) 838-3508.

Downtown School or No School? Scavenger Hunt Compete individually or in teams this Saturday A Downtown Perry Scavenger Hunt benefiting the new Chase Teen Center will be held this Saturday, Aug. 7, starting at 10 a.m. Residents are invited to work together to win a cash prize or compete as individuals against the teams. The scavenger hunt will begin at City Park. The entry fee is $15 per person or $45 for a team of three or more. Cash prizes ($100 for first place, $75 for second place and $50 for third place) will be awarded. Register now Registration for the upcoming Sugar Plum Princess Pageant is now open for girls ages four to 16. Contact the Perry- Taylor County Chamber of Commerce for registration forms and additional information. The chamber To assist parents faced with dealing with a sick child, the Taylor County School District has released a “COVID-19 Decision can be reached at (850) Tree” to help determine the best course of action for your student. 584-5366. What’s for lunch?

The Taylor County School District has announced the following lunch menu for the month of August: Wednesday, Aug. 4 - Friday, Aug. 6 • Wednesday: corn dog, sweet potato fries, steamed broccoli, pears and milk. • Thursday: pizza, green beans, corn, fresh fruit and milk. • Friday: peanut butter and jelly sandwich, baked tater tots, baby carrots, fresh fruit and milk. Monday, Aug. 16 - Friday, Aug. 20 • Monday: chicken sandwich, green beans, sweet potato fries, pineapple tidbits and milk. • Tuesday: spaghetti with meat sauce, bread stick, garden peas, steamed broccoli, sliced peaches and milk. • Wednesday: popcorn chicken, steamed carrots, baked beans, pears and milk. • Thursday: potato burger loaf, whole grain roll, green beans, pineapple tidbits and milk. • Friday: peanut butter and jelly sandwich, vegetable bean soup, baby carrots, fresh fruit and milk. Monday, Aug. 23 - Friday, Aug. 27 • Monday: pizza rolls, baked tater tots, marinara sauce, fresh fruit and milk. • Tuesday: Sloppy Joe sandwich, steamed carrots, corn, pears and milk. • Wednesday: pizza, steamed broccoli, baked beans, sliced peaches and milk. • Thursday: oven fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, pineapple tidbits and milk. • Friday: cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, cucumbers, sliced peaches and milk. Monday, Aug. 30 - Friday, Sept. 3 • Monday: chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, pears, fruit juice and milk. • Tuesday: chicken and noodles, white beans, green beans, Ready for the new year sliced peaches and milk. Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) School Resource Officers (SRO), along with Taylor County • Wednesday: corn dog, sweet potato fries, steamed broccoli, School District Personnel/School Safety Specialist Kristy Anderson, attended the Florida Association pears and milk. of School Resource Officers Conference held in Orlando last week. “We learned a lot of new ways to • Thursday: ham slice, macaroni & cheese, baked beans, help keep our students and staff safe, and look forward to implementing some of them this coming collard greens, fresh fruit and milk. school year,” Anderson said. Shown are: (left to right) Gregg Gulbrandsen, Danielle Chewning, Mike • Friday: pulled pork sandwich with BBQ sauce, baked tater Vickers, Kristy Anderson, Pam Brasby, Kathy Bell, Robbie Ricketson and Steve Bell. tots, baby carrots, fresh fruit and milk.

A-8 Perry News-Herald Looking Back August 6-7, 2021

How Carbur got its name Shown is the Locomotive Shop at Carbur. One of the cars has the Carpenter-O’Brien Lumber Co. name on it. Brooks-Scanlon bought out the holdings of Carpenter-O’Brien, which included 700,000 acres of virgin timber in 1917. Timber giants Carpenter-O’Brien and Burton-Swartz jointly operated a large logging camp called Carbur, located near present-day Salem on the Atlantic Coast Line. Historian Josh Goodman writes in his book, “Forest Capital, a History of Taylor County,” that when it came time to name the camp, the directors struggled to come up with something. “William Burton already had a town named for him in Louisiana, William O’Brien had just been honored with a steamboat named for him, and Samuel Carpenter would not let the group use his name. Mark L. Fleishel, general manager of Carpenter-O’Brien until 1919, hatched the idea of naming the town “Carbur” – a contraction of the names of the two companies, Carpenter-O’Brien and Burton-Swartz. Edward G. Swartz laid out Carbur with streets and avenues on a 640-acre plot. It had everything the workers needed, including a barber shop, school, hotel, two churches, a doctor’s office and even a dry cleaner.” (Photo courtesy of the Vera Myers Collection) A glance at the past Remember when... New life for old county jail? Get the vaccine We were warned, on hand for the presentation but we didn’t all included: Don Hughes, listen. Mickey Hattleberg, Marvin Last year, around Brooks, TARC Executive Thanksgiving, health Director Deborah Linton, Kevin Campbell and officials and the Charlie Daniels. Center for Disease Control (CDC) warned Americans BETHEA NAMED against large By Anthony White PERRY NEWS- 4-H TREASURER gatherings during the HERALD Marilyn Bethea, the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. August 8, 1986 daughter ofNathan and I mentioned the CDC’s warning to my family Catherine Bethea, was several times, but most were determined to LAWYERS WANT TO elected to the office of continue our family’s annual gathering for BUY OLD COUNTY JAIL 4-H state treasurer at the Thanksgiving dinner. Gregory Parker, an 4-H State Congress held in Every year, I’m charged with preparing the Gainesville. attorney associated with the turkey and dressing for this occasion. I didn’t tell law firm of Smith & Smith, anyone, but I was going to listen to the warnings NEW ARRIVALS This group of young people from First Baptist told the Taylor County Church presented a musical program for residents and not attend the Thanksgiving dinner. Board of Commissioners, Meghan Mardel Gross of Perry Health Facility under the direction that he and his partners Terri Dale and Mark The night before Thanksgiving, I went to of Terry Johnson. The performers included: my cousin’s house and mixed my dressing were interested in buying Richard Gross were proudJohnson, Beth Freeman, Ann Davis, Beth Davis the old Washington Street to announce the birth and Allison Kinsey. The weekly programs were and prepped my turkey, then put both in the jail, renovating it and using of a daughter, Meghan coordinated by Pat Head and Karen Freeman of refrigerator. I told her what time to take it out it to house their practice. Mardel, on July 22, at Library Services. of the refrigerator and put it in the oven, so it Fairfay Hospital in would be ready in time for dinner. COUNTY BOASTS Centerville, Va. The new arrival weighed William Rollings, the son of William and Estic Rollings “You’re acting like you’re not coming,” she 7,810 VOTERS, CITY The baby weighed seven six pounds, five and one- guessed out loud. pounds, six ounces and was fourth ounces and was Sr., was TCHS counselor HAS 3,603 20 and three-quarter inches 19 and one-fourth inches Iris Walker’s pick to join 56 “You know I have a heart ailment, so I’ll The registration books long. long. other high school students probably stay home because of the pandemic,” for the first and secondMaternal grandparents David Brinson from Florida and Georgia I answered. primaries closed on were Berry Ann and Tomache Tom Watkins III to spend six days in a dorm Our town, along with the rest of the state, Aug. 2. Ledford of Perry. Mary and David Watkins on the FSU campus. country and world was in the grips of the As of that date, Taylor Megan Michelle of Perry announced the County had 7,810 coronavirus pandemic. A couple of friends, Carmichael birth of a son, David MILITARY ACTIONS registered voters, while like gospel singer Troy Sneed and Victor Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Brinson Tomache Watkins Navy Petty Officer 1st the City of Perry had 3,603 III, on July 21 at Doctors’ Class Samuel F. Brown, Seabrooks, had died because of COVID-19. registered. (Tonya) Carmichael of We had attended the funeral of a Gainesville Steinhatchee announced Memorial Hospital. the son of John P. and He was welcomed home Margie P. McDonald relative, Ricky Davis, who died after catching the birth of a daughter, by a sister, Tiera. of BUCKEYE GIVES Megan Michelle, on July Perry, reported for duty the coronavirus. And several others had been TARC $3,500 GRANT The baby weighed six hospitalized. So, I wasn’t taking any chances. 17 at Doctors’ Memorialpounds, one ounce and at the Navy Recruiting The Taylor Association Hospital at 4:03 a.m. District in Jacksonville. Thanksgiving morning, my uncle, Walter The baby weighed six was 18 and one-half inches for Retarded Citizens long. A 1970 graduate of “Moon,” asked me if I was planning to attend (TARC) received a $3,500 pounds, 14 and one-half Taylor County High the family’s Thanksgiving dinner. I told him I ounces and was 19 and one- grant from the Procter & School, he joined thewasn’t Navy and that’s why I was preparing a small Gamble Fund and Buckeye half inches long. in December 1974. Thanksgiving dinner at our house. Cellulose. Dustin Earl Younce Diane Patricia Cooey, The donation was Earl and Robin (Kidwell) the daughter of Julius “Well, I think I’m going to go,” he informed presented on July 31Younce to of Perrythe announced and Mary Cooey of me. TARC board Lands by & the birth of a son, Dustin Steinhatchee, was promoted When it came time to go, Walter said bye and Timber Manager Harry Earl, on July 13 at 11:32 to Lieutenant J.G. in the headed out the door. Van Loock. p.m. at Doctors’ Memorial U.S. Navy. I felt bad about missing the Thanksgiving Hospital. TARC board members She also received the dinner, but I kept reminding myself that we Surface Warfare Officer’s pin. were in the middle of a pandemic. She was stationed aboard Throughout the day, I joined my family via the USS Cape Cod out ofsocial media, like Facebook and Snapchat. San Diego, Calif. The dinner was a success, so after coming August 6-7, 2021 William Rollings home to freshen up, my uncle returned to play a LOCAL TEACHERS card game, Po-Ke-No, with my cousins. ROLLINGS ATTENDS ATTEND FOXFIRE A few days later, my uncle started to feel flu- FSU SUMMER FOLK SEMINAR like symptoms. So did a few other relatives who PROGRAM Three Taylor County had attended the Thanksgiving dinner. For the first time, Taylor Junior High School Two days later, my uncle was in the veterans County High School teachers – social studies hospital in Gainesville battling COVID-19. (TCHS) participated in teachers Hilda Armstrong Another family member was in a Tallahassee Florida State University’s and Lueva Demps along hospital, and nine others were diagnosed with James (FSU) summer program for with librarian the virus. high school students known Gross – attended the fifth as the “David Ammerman’s annual Summer Folk My uncle, the oldest of the 11 family members University Experience Culture Seminar at White who caught the virus, had the hardest fight. He Program.” Springs. was hospitalized from the first of December until The program was an April. Even when he was released, he continued introduction to college Quotable to suffer from lingering ailments, including for high school students memory loss, mobility issues and fatigue. who were identified by their guidance counselors Quote Since coming home, he has been a vocal as “having what it took to advocate for vaccination, telling family members go the distance in higher You’re never too and friends about his ordeal and urging them to education,” even though get vaccinated. they were from smallold or too smart He didn’t have to tell me to get vaccinated. I towns or culturally short- to learn. watched him and listened to his doctors for five changed backgrounds. --Mary Martensen months. That was all the warning I needed. Incoming TCHS senior

A-9 Perry News-Herald Entertainment August 6-7, 2021 this weekend in theaters, UNDER THE on streaming and vod MARQUEE

By MARK VIOLA ‘Loki’ is one of the MCU’s best chapters yet By MARK VIOLA pretty important, especially with “Loki.” It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of the Although just six episodes, it is a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), masterpiece in storytelling and production, which now contains 23 movies and three featuring compelling characters -- old television series. (I’m not counting “Agents and new -- as well as beautiful set designs of SHIELD” or the Netflix shows like and music, not to mention a story that will “Daredevil” because they are not currently keep you guessing right until the shocking considered part of the official conclusion of episode six. By MARK VIOLA debut of $80.3 million -- sexual references, drug use “canon” of the MCU.) The story picks up Last week, I talked as well as a reported $60 and brief graphic nudity. To date, we have had immediately after we last about how rising cases of million opening weekend Amazon three new television series saw Loki in “Endgame.” His COVID-19 had prompted on Disney+ -- but the movie“Val ” is a documentary debut on Disney+ expanding surprise escape has drawn studios to pull two filmsquickly fell off in subsequentlooking at the life and the MCU, beginning with some unexpected attention in from release in the United weeks and is now resting at career of actor Val Kilmer “WandaVision,” which I the form of the TVA, otherwise Kingdom. Now, we have $162.5 million domestically (“Top Gun,” “Tombstone”), reviewed after the show ran its known as the Time Variant the first casualty hereand in$322 million worldwide, featuring never-before-seen course in March, followed by Authority. You see, Loki’s littlethe United States, with a paltry sum by MCU footage spanning 40 years. “The Falcon and the Winter sojourn was not “supposed” toParamount pulling the standards. (The overseas The movie is rated R for Soldier” and “Loki.” happen. Thus, he has become live-action adaptation of figures have also beensome language.hurt Over the course of MCU’s a variant of himself, and any “Clifford the Big Redby Dog” the fact that film stillHBO Max 13-year existence, if there future adventures could cause from its planned Sept. 17 hasn’t debuted in China.) “The Suicide Squad” is has been one common flaw to a branching timeline, which debut, with no replacement Reportedly, “Cruella” the latest Warner Bro. film be found among the various the TVA was created to prevent date yet announced. star Emma Stone is now to debut on HBO Max for stories being told, it is lack of from happening. Unlike the films that considering a similar suit, no additional cost if you’re truly good villains. Many are sadly generic However, one TVA agent, Mobius (Owen were pulled in the United as is Emily Blunt, althoughalready a subscriber. The and not terribly well developed from a Wilson, “Shanghai Noon”), thinks Loki Kingdom, both expected her “Jungle Cruise” co-studio still plans to release character perspective. could help him on a case, a decision that will to cater to older audiences, star Dwayne Johnson is all of its 2021 slate of movies Early on, the glaring exception to this was have long-ranging repercussions for…well, “Clifford” is a family not. Blunt has already hadon HBO Max. Moving Loki (Tom Hiddelston), who was introduced everybody in the MCU. movie, so it’s a bit of a a reported pay disputeforward, it is expected that in the original “Thor” film and served as While “WandaVision” was a wonderful surprise. As of the time I’m over COVID-era release WB will return to traditional the primary villain in “The Avengers” who examination of grief, and “The Falcon and writing this column, this strategies -- alongside her theatrical-exclusive releases, prompted the formation of the team. the Winter Solider” was an action-adventure particular domino has not husband, John Krasinski --although one company He would return for the two “Thor” with a dash of social commentary, it is hit any others on the wayover Paramount’s decision executive recently said they sequels, as well as “Avengers: Infinity “Loki” that shows just want kind of long- down, but with COVID-19 to cut the theatrical window also plan to produce at least War,” before making a surprise cameo in form storytelling can result from the MCU numbers increasing, there’s of “A Quiet Place Part 10 films in 2022 exclusively “Avengers: Endgame,” during which he by making the move to television. It takes a no guarantee that will be the II” to just 45 days beforefor the streaming service. made an unexpected exit to destinations fan-favorite villain and allows him to evolve case for much longer. making the film available to Netflix unknown. into something more. Of course, studios don’t Paramount+ subscribers. “Pray Away” is a I have to admit, I felt Loki’s story had I loved “WandaVision.” I enjoyed “The necessarily have to pull With many big-budgetdocumentary focused on mostly run its course, so when it was Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” although it, movies from theaters films still to be releasedformer leaders of the “pray announced that “Loki” would be one of the ironically enough, suffered yet again from a entirely, but can this instead year, including severalthe gay away” movement first three TV series to debut in the MCU, lackluster villain. However, “Loki” is one of implement one of afrom variety Disney, the growingas they contend with the I was not terribly interested. Then Disney my favorite chapters -- movie or television of dual-release options, numbers of both COVID-19 aftermath of their actions. debuted the trailer last December, and I was -- of the MCU so far. including the various studio- cases and labor disputes may Meanwhile, one person immediately hooked. If I had to guess, once we get into the linked streaming services or leave studios in a bind with who went through the Moving forward, it will be interesting MCU films scheduled for release later thispremium video on demand. figuring out what to do. But, therapy seeks healing and to see how mandatory Marvel makes it for year and in 2022, “Loki” may well become And, that brings us to the they only have themselves understanding. audiences to watch the shows to understand mandatory viewing. And, there’s no reason other big film industry news to blame. Yes, COVID The documentary is rated the larger story threads making their way to be upset about it. from the past week. has obviously changed PG-13 the for mature thematic through the MCU, but so far, it’s looking The series is rated TV-14. I spent a lot of time movie industry forever.content, brief strong around the turn of the new However, it didn’t changelanguage, some sexual year giving Warner Bros. the contracts both sides references and brief partial grief for how the studio signed, which means it’s still nudity. handled its decision to on the studios to negotiate “Shiny_Flakes: The dual-release all of its 2021 in good faith for changes to Teenage Drug Lord” is a films on HBO Max andthose in contracts. documentary from Germany theaters, specifically the fact In Theaters following “Max S.” as he that they didn’t talk to any The only new nationwide reveals how he built a drug of their partners ahead of release this weekend is empire from his childhood time. This included both the “The Suicide Squad,” a bedroom in the true story studio’s production partners soft reboot/sequel of the that inspired the series, -- such as Legendary 2016 DC Comics adaptation “How to Sell Drugs Online Pictures, which fronted “Suicide Squad,” a film that (Fast).” UPCOMING EVENTS more than $100 million divided fans and has been The documentary is not for the upcoming “Dune”pretty much disowned by yet rated. adaptation -- as well as its everyone involved with it, “The Swarm” is a With rising COVID-19 cases in Taylor County and beyond, there is actors, writers and directors, including director David French horror thriller about increasing uncertainty over live events. Please confirm any event listed many of whom had contracts Ayers, who is now lobbyinga single mother who is here is still happening before making the trip. stating they would receive for a “Ayers Cut” re-releasetrying to save her farm from backend payouts based on in the vein of the Synder-Cutbankruptcy by beginning July 23 - Aug. 8 ‘MargaritaLand’ the box office gross, money of “Justice League.” Nobodya business breeding edible diminished by the decision knows if that is going to grasshoppers as a high- The Monticello Opera House’s production of experience “attitude and latitude changes” in the to dual release on streaming happen, but for now, we protein crop. However, “MargaritaLand,” a new comedy written by local Opera House’s downstairs Perkins Banquet Hall. for no additional cost. have “The Suicide Squad,”things take a dark turn when playwright Robin Branda and directed by Liane “The Key West atmosphere includes our full When Disney announced directed by James Gunnshe discovers the bugs have Giroux, concludes its run this weekend. cash or credit card bar, which will feature several this past spring that it (“Guardians of the Galaxy”),a taste for blood. Originally set to close on Aug. 1, the production specialty margaritas, as well as margarita- would release “Cruella,”who was picked up by The movie is not yet rated. was extended for two additional shows: Saturday, friendly snacks and extras,” organizers said. “Black Widow” and “JungleWarner Bros. after Disney “Vivo” is the first Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. “There will also be contests with prizes for the best Cruise” in theaters and fired on him when a handfulmusical of from Sony Pictures The story follows three down-on-their-luck (and loudest) tropical shirts and outfits.” Disney+ on the same dayold --tweets resurfaced (not Animation, featuring folks who have retreated to living in a trailer in the Tickets are $22 per person (discounts are albeit with a $30 charge for for the first time). Whileall-new original songs Everglades. available). For more information, visit www. the streaming option -- I had Disney would later rehire from Lin-Manel Miranda In addition to the show, audiences can monticellooperahouse.org. given the House of Mouse Gunn for “Guardians of the(“Hamilton”). The story credit enough to figure that Galaxy Vol. 3,” it was notfollows Vivo (Miranda), a Aug. 8 ‘A Journey Through the 80s’ they had worked out deals before WB pegged him tokinkajou (rainforest honey with their talent, especially make this movie. Boasting bear) who sets out to deliver Theatre Tallahassee will host Tallahassee Nights admission ($30), VIP with reserved seating and after all of the noise an insanely large cast ofa song written by his human Live on Sunday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. for their concert, refreshments 30 minutes before the show starts surrounding the Warnerinsane characters played friend for the love of his life. “A Journey Through the 80s,” a two-hour journey ($40) and SVIP with reserved priority seating, Bros. fiacso. by insanely popular actors, Along the way, he meets a through some of the best music of the decade refreshments and a free gift ($50). Well, that was apparentlythe film follows a groupyoung of girl who pledges her performed live right before the audience’s eyes. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ credit not deserved, at least supervillains strong-armed support in his quest. The Tickets are available in three tiers: general TheatreTallahassee. not since Bob Chapek took into working for the side voice cast also includes over as CEO for Bob Iger. of good, a job that will Zoe Saldana (“Guardians Aug. 20-29 ‘On Golden Pond’ Marvel Cinematic likely be the death of mostof the Galaxy”), Michael of them. Returning castRooker (“The Walking The Monticello Opera House’s season continues The production will run Aug. 20-29, with Friday Universe (MCU) star members include Margo Dead”), Brian Lyree Henry and Saturday shows at 8 p.m. (lobby and bar open Scarlett Johansson is now with “On Golden Pond,” the classic play that Robbie, Viola Davis, Joel(“Godzilla vs. Kong”) and inspired the Academy Award-winning film starring suing Disney for lost revenue at 7 p.m.) and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. (lobby and and breach of contract over Kinnaman and Jai Courtney,singer Gloria Estefan. Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn. bar open at 1 p.m.). the decision to dual-release while the newcomers are The film is rated PG for Norman is a curmudgeon with an estranged Tickets are $22 per person (discounts are Nathan Fillion, John Cena,some thematic elements and relationship with his daughter Chelsea. At Golden “Black Widow,” as well available). Pete Davidson and Sylvestermild action. For more information about the production or to as cut the film’s theatrical Pond, he and his wife nevertheless agree to care Stallone. The early buzz Video on Demand for Billy, the son of Chelsea’s new boyfriend, and a purchase tickets, visit www.monticellooperahouse. window to just 33 days. (The movie will be available on has been extremely positive “She Ball” is a sports film most unexpected relationship blooms. org. VOD next week.) for this movie, with Gunnabout Avery Watts (Nick Aug. 26 - Sept. 12 The details will be figuredapparently having left hisCannon, “Wild ‘N Out”), ‘Love, Loss & What I Wore’ out in an eventual settlement mark on the DC cinematic who enlists the baddest universe before he returned women’s streetball league Theatre Tallahassee opens its 2021-22 mothers, sisters, friends, lovers and the sometimes agreement most likely, but mainstage season with Nora Ephron and Delia overcomplicated relationship between women and Disney didn’t help their case to Marvel. In addition to in the city to help him save a nationwide theatrical the embattled Inglewood Ephron’s “Love, Loss & What I Wore.” clothes. by responding to the suit with a press release attacking release, the movie is also Clothing becomes a time capsule in this series Showtimes are Aug. 26-28, Sept. 3-4 and Sept. Community Center. All the of monologues and vignettes that explore love, loss 10-11 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 29, Sept. 4-5 and Sept. 12 at Johansson’s character and available on HBO Max while, he is trying to raise for no additional cost to and what it means to be a woman. Purses and prom 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Aug. 7. outing her salary figures in a his 7-year-old daughter. In subscribers. addition to starring in the dresses, boots and bras, finding a wedding dress For more information, visit theatretallahassee. misguided attempt to garner movie, Cannon also directed and fashion faux pas are all explored through the org or call (850) 224-8474. Theatre Tallahassee is sympathy. The film is rated R for strong violence and gore, eyes of multiple women as they talk about their located at 1861 Thomasville Rd. “Black Widow” had a and co-wrote the screenplay. COVID-era best domestic language throughout, some The movie is not rated. A-10 Perry News-Herald August 6-7, 2021

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WE BUY POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST For additional information please Discrimination Complaint Form, Scrap Metal and Junk Cars. NORTH FLORIDA COLLEGE, TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL contact: TAYLOR COUNTY SCHOOL found online at http://www.ascr. (850) 838-5865. RC Madison FL: Nursing Instructor- PROBATE DIVISION CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO DISTRICT; FOOD SERVICE OFFICE, usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust. Full Time; CDL Instructor-Part CASE NO. 2021-CP FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. 318 NORTH CLARK STREET, PERRY html, or at any USDA office, or In Re:Estate of The date of the first publication FLof 32347; 850-838-2593 call (866) 632-9992 to request the Time; System Support Specialist; JULIE CHRISTINA ALBRITTON, this notice is, July 30, 2021. “The U.S. Department of Agriculture form. You may also write a letter FOR RENT Coordinator of Employee Deceased O. M. HOWARD, III, P.A. (USDA) prohibits discrimination containing all of the information Services; Senior Staff Assistant- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Attorney at Law, P.A. against its customers, employees, requested in the form. Send your Academic Affairs; Associate Dean TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS Florida Bar No. 0135511 and applicants for employment on completed complaint form or letter NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS of Economic Development and OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE P.O. Box 22 the bases of race, color, national to us by mail at U.S. Department FOR 1, 2 AND 3-BEDROOM Workforce Education: See www. ESTATE: The administration of Perry, FL 32348 origin, age, disability, sex, gender of Agriculture, Director, Office of APARTMENTS. HUD considered. nfc.edu for details. NFC the Estate of JULIE CHRISTINA (850) 584-4980 identity, religion, reprisal, and where Adjudication, 1400 Independence Email: [email protected]. 8/6 ALBRITTON, deceased, File No. applicable, political beliefs, marital Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. Phone: (850) 584-6444. Text: (352) 2021-CP, by the Circuit Court for status, familial or parental status, 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 232-6691. PAV TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF Taylor County, Florida, Probate TAYLOR COUNTY sexual orientation, or if all or part or email at program.intake@usda. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Division, the address of which is SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR of an individual’s income is derived gov. Job Vacancy Announcement. Post Office Drawer 620, Perry, FL IMMEDIATE RELEASE from any public assistance program, Individuals who are deaf, hard of OWN YOUR OWN MOBILE 32348. The names and addresses of TAYLOR COUNTY SCHOOL or protected genetic information hearing or have speech disabilities HOME? LOOKING FOR A The job description and our 2-step application process can the personal representative and the DISTRICT today announced an in employment or in any program may contact USDA through the SPACIOUS LOT? Everett MHC, be found on our website at www. personal representative’s attorney amendment to its policy for serving or activity conducted or funded by Federal Relay Service at (800) LLC, now under new ownership, taylorcountygov.com or in the lobby are set forth below. meals to students under the National the Department. (Not all prohibited 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 has a lot for rent. This lot is perfect of the County Annex. Applicants ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE School Lunch / School Breakfast bases will apply to all programs and/ (in Spanish). “USDA is an equal for a single-wide, but large enough must apply through Career Source. NOTIFIED THAT: Programs for the 2021-2022 school or employment activities.) opportunity provider and employer.” for a double-wide. Monthly lot rent Taylor County is an EEO employer. All creditors of the decedent and year. All students will be served If you wish to file a Civil Rights $250. Includes water, sewer and Engineer - full-time. Park other persons having claims or lunch/breakfast at no charge at the program complaint of discrimination, ➟ Please see page 11 demands against Decedent’s estate following sites: complete the USDA Program trash dumpster. Less than three attendant - seasonal, part-time. Animal control officer - full-time. on whom a copy of this notice is Taylor County High School miles from shopping centers served must file their claims withTaylor County Primary School and a variety of restaurants. Roll-off Site Attendant - call-in. Mosquito Control Driver- on call. this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF Taylor County Middle School Applicants must pass background Boat Ramp Attendant - seasonal. THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF Taylor County Elementary School check. Interested parties must call Custodian - part-time. Road THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Steinhatchee Elementary School (850) 584-7094 or visit 3409 US Maintenance Tech - full-time. FF/ NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER Highway 19 S. Perry, Fla., 32348. EMT – full-time, Environmental THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY BAD WATER? EMH Services Secretary – full-time. OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM (Sections Animal Control Coordinator - 733.702 and 733.710 of the Florida Call Pure Water Pros Statutes). (352) 578-5096 Everett’s MHC, LLC, now under full-time. TCBCC All other creditors of the decedent new ownership, has RENT TO and persons having claims or (850) 693-8844 OWN OPTIONS available. Must BADCOCK HOME FURNITURE demands against the estate of the Free H2O Analysis pass background and credit AND MORE is hiring for two decedent must file their claims with St. Lic. #2632 • Insured check. Interested parties please positions: Full-time salesperson this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS apply at 3409 US 19 S., Perry, FL and delivery/warehouse person or call (850) 584-7094. EMH (must be 21 or older for delivery). Drug testing/background check. Apply in person. No phone calls. RV SPOTS available on Beach Rd. (850) 838-6077. JM BF WELDERS NEEDED: American FOR SALE Aluminum Accessories/ CamLocker is in need of experienced Aluminum TIG Welders. There are multiple SHOP EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: positions available. Candidates 4870 Sue Pridgeon Rd. Perry, FL can earn up to $16.50/hr to start 32347. Items for sale, CNC router, for experienced Aluminum TIG two contractors table saws, MIG Welders and rates for Specialty welder, TIG Welder, plasma cutter Welders will be negotiated based and metal lathe. MUST SELL, new on skills and experience. AAA is a Drug Free Workplace. To apply equipment coming. Come see and go to ezrideronline.com and click make an offer. on the “Careers” tab (Welder Aluminum TIG - Careers At FOR SALE: 5 X 8 Utility trailer, American Aluminum Accessories $500. Please call 850-843-8354. (hrmdirect.com) call Jess at 850- 371-5124 for questions or details. YARD SALE AA 9/3 BIG TOP MANUFACTURING YARD SALE: SATURDAY, 9 IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING A.M - .1 P.M., 531 N. Jefferson St. APPLICATIONS for the following (white house, green roof). Clothes, positions: •Hardware Operator Boiled peanuts household goods, computer/tech • $7 qt bag stuff, music equipment and much •CAD Technician more!” •Laser Operator • $25 gallon bag • Assistant Welders Eggs •Civil/Structural SERVICES Engineer-in-Training • $1.30 per dozen Job descriptions can be found online at bigtopshelters.com/ Call, text or stop by! A TO Z LAWN & careers. Please apply through our (850) 843-0923 FARM SERVICES website or call (850) 584-7786 (850) 371-2264 Licensed and Insured to schedule an appointment to Complete Lawn Services complete an application onsite. 3080 S. Dixie Hwy Tree trimming/removal, dump Employees are provided with truck services, harrowing, bush health, dental and vision insurance hog mowing, rake work, dirt at no cost – the premiums are leveling. Call (850) 838-5996 or 100% employer-paid! Other (850) 584-7972. AZ benefits include 401(k), paid time JOE COXWELL WELDING LLC off and life insurance. Welding Fabrication & Repair EEO / DFW Mobile Service. (850) 843-3500. FULL TIME LEAD MECHANIC STEVE SMITH WELDING, Tri-County Electric Cooperative SANDBLASTING AND LAWN is accepting applications for a CARE. Quality work for a Full Time Lead Mechanic. The reasonable price. Call for a quote: candidate must have a minimum (850) 838-6551 (or 6552). 8/6 of five years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repairs, MR. ROGERS POOL COMPANY as well as a degree or certification (formerly Sun Pools) in heavy-duty truck mechanics. • 30 years experience, Must possess or be able to obtain • Weekly services, within 90 days of employment a • Equipment sales/repair, Florida CDL drivers license. • Above and in-ground pool liner This position will start at $32.50 changes. Call (850) 295-3948 per hour, and offers competitive 8/30 benefits including a 401k, Defined Pension plan, paid holidays, LOST vacation time, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. MISSING: Key ring with several Tri-County is an Equal Opportunity keys, one being a Nissan key. If Employer (EOE) and Drug Free found, please call Barbara at (850) Work Place (DFWP) 843-5515. Please send resume and completed Tri-County Employment HELP WANTED Application Form, which is available at any TCEC office or online at www.tcec.com, before THE US POSTAL SERVICE, August 10, 2021 to: Greenville, Fla. Post Office is Andrew Pinkard now accepting applications for Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Rural Carrier Associate (RCA): Inc. 2862 West US 90 Relief/Part-time position, Career Madison, FL 32340 Potential, personal vehicle 850-973-8022 TCEC required for delivery of mail. Good driving record required. $19.06/ LEGALS hour. Interested applicants must apply at: www.usps.com/careers. INVITATION TO BID: Pleasant GREEN’S OUTDOORS AND Grove Baptist Church, Shady Grove, MORE is now accepting FL is seeking bids for professional applications for a cashier/clerk housekeeping services for church (must be able to lift 50 lbs.) and buildings. Bidder must be self- insured. Contact Florrie Burroughs parts counter help. Apply in person 850-838-6692 for Scope of Work at 1969 Old Foley Road. Call 371- and to visit the property. To be 5395 for more information. considered bids must be received by GM August 31st. A-11 Perry News-Herald August 6-7, 2021 Hickory Mound death brings total to 881: 2021 manatee mortality rate shatters record As the statewide manatee way too far from our Gulf manatee mortality report Blanco said. months,” Blanco said. frequented by manatees. mortality rate continues to areas to actively help.” for 2021, with the firstFWC’s manatee rescue While the leading cause “Being an alert boater climb -- shattering previous “The public needs to being found on January 29. efforts are supported by of death is watercraft reduces the probability of annual records -- one local be taught how to handle The first manatee was not other organizations such as: collision, the vast majority injuring or unintentionally is encouraging boaters to specific emergencies. Thenecropsied. UFMAR, Mote Marine Lab of the deceased manatees killing a manatee due to learn how to respond to helplessness I felt when From Jan.1 to July 23, and Sea World. -- a total of 531 -- were not watercraft collisions,” distressed mammals. they told me I could not get 881 manatee deaths were “If you are trained, Blanco said, continuing, Catherine Williams, of into the water to help them reported to the FWC you will have “Manatees can hold Shady Grove, is sounding cannot be described. It statewide. the ability their breath for long the alarm after a manatee broke my heart!” Williams The University of Florida to act periods of time, was found dead in an area said. Marine Animal Rescue and most of the of Hickory Mound on July The FWC manatee (UFMAR) coordinates 16 -- bringing the 2021 stranding team arrived volunteer training courses Florida manatee mortality on site the next day, for Taylor, Dixie and Levy rate to 881 and counting. discovering a deceased County. Those interested Williams reported adult female manatee. No can contact UFMAR at necropsied multiple stranded manatees other deceased or distressed (352) 477-0344) for the to determine time to the Florida Fish and manatees were located in next training date. the cause of the water Wildlife Conservation the area at that time. “We all need to be death. clarity Commission (FWC) on The deceased female aware that manatees are accordingly to protect your In the Big Bend (from of the July 15 through its Wildlife manatee was necropsied federally protected by the life and the manatee’s life. Citrus to Wakulla County), waterways or coastal areas Alert Hotline. to determine the cause of Endangered Species Act, Remember, manatees are 34 manatee deaths have is not clear enough to spot “I stayed all day until and only the Florida Fish large mammals and might been reported this year, an animal from a distance, the team and Wildlife Conservation threaten your life if you including: 18 in Citrus, so try to go slow.” arrived Commission (FWC) have come in close contact with seven in Levy, four in Blanco recommends the federal permit to them,” Blanco said. Dixie, three in Wakulla and all boaters wear polarized catch, rescue, treat, “Manatees are heavy two in Taylor. sunglasses, as the transport or any and powerful, and they “The unprecedented polarization reduces other type of can easily injure or kill increase in manatee the glare of the sun on manipulation a person. So, keep your mortality is an issue the water, improving required to distance, take pictures of concern to the state, visibility as manatees protect or save and videos of the animal, however, we can say that our surface. a manatee’s life. share the information with region and Taylor County “If a manatee comes Your support is the authorities, especially has a low record of deaths close to your boat, shift needed, and I know the location (coordinates of the natural population, your motor into neutral that sometimes really help), the number of which is unlikely to have a and wait until the manatee it might be animals distressed and the long-term impact on them,” swims away,” Blanco frustrating, but status of the animal (dead, Blanco said. said. death, but because we all need alive, injured, stranded, Because watercraft Alert boaters can also help from the manatee was too to comply etc.),” Blanco said. collisions are the leading decrease the mortality rate Cedar badly decomposed, with national According to the FWC, cause of manatee deaths by spotting and reporting Key,” FWC labeled the cause and state the average manatee across the state, Blanco distressed manatees, as Williams as “undetermined.” regulations mortality rate for the emphasized the need for well as other wildlife, to said, This is the second pertaining to previous five yearsboaters has to remain alert and the FWC Hotline Wildlife continuing, “I think this is a manatee that has been found this beautiful been just 375 per year. the importance of following Alert (1-888-404-3922) huge deal since more than dead in Taylor County creature,” “So the 2021 records all posted waterway or the UF Marine Animal 800 manatees have died in waters this year, according Taylor County Extension represent an increase rules, especially in the Rescue 24/7 Hotline (352- 2021 alone. Four hours is to the FWC preliminary Marine Agent Victor of 230% in just seven local canals, which are 477-0344). School-specific procedures will be in place

MASKS (DOH) will notify the off will be from 8-8:30 a.m. to resume having visitors TAYLOR COUNTY and our District Crisis school district and receive If you choose this option, on campus, we will notify HIGH SCHOOL Management Team, we Continued from page 3 directions on how to please do not walk up to the the public. We appreciate Freshman/new student have adjusted our plan for BUS TRANSPORTATION proceed. The DOH will do doors until 8 a.m. everyone’s patience and orientation will be Monday, campus access. AND STUDENT DROP- contact tracing and notify TAYLOR COUNTY understanding in making Aug. 9. Students whose last All student orientation OFF PRECAUTIONS any person who the school ELEMENTARY SCHOOL these difficult decisions. name begins with letters meetings will be by • Bus drivers are highly district believes to be at risk Teachers are scheduling TAYLOR COUNTY A-H are asked to come at appointment only. encouraged to wear a mask of being infected. individual and small group MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 p.m., and students whose Kindergarten through and/or shield. Each situation may orientation on Friday, Aug. Due to the recent increase last name begins with letters fifth grade student • Students riding a bus have different procedures. 6, and Monday, Aug. 9. in COIVD cases, we are I-Z will come at 3 p.m. orientation will be held are highly encouraged The school disitrict has Most parents have already limiting visitors on campus. We ask that only students Monday, Aug. 9, from to wear a mask before employees trained on been contacted by the Orientation for TCMS will and one parent come to 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. boarding unless there how to specificallyteachers. handle If parents have now be as follows: Tuesday, orientation to decrease the School staff has been are documented health contact tracing. The district not been contacted, they Aug. 10, 1-3 p.m. for sixth number of people in the gym reaching out to parents to conditions that prevent will rely on the expertise of should call the school at grade students only. Please and that you wear a mask schedule appointments. For wearing a mask. the health department and 850-838-2530 and ask for limit to one adult per if you are not vaccinated. convenience, families with • Students will have their trained medical staff. information about their student. Returning students can pick multiple students will have assigned seats on buses. • If a teacher has a student child’s meet the teacher We will open FOCUS up their schedule and buy coordinated appointments. SPECIFIC TO whom he/she thinks is time. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 1 parking passes on Tuesday Masks are optional, ELEMENTARY STUDENTS showing signs of COVID, Under guidance from the p.m. for seventh and eighth afternoon, Aug. 10, from but social distancing is • Elementary students’ what are the procedures? As Taylor County Department graders to view their 1-3 p.m. in the gym. required. learning environment with any child appearing to of Health, TCES has made schedule. Schedule change STEINHATCHEE First day procedures for will be with limited be ill, that child should be the difficult decision to not requests will be accepted SCHOOL students that are not riding transitioning. sent to the clinic. allow parents to walk their starting Wednesday, Aug. Steinhatchee School will the bus will be for parents • Breakfast and lunch • Employees feeling children in on the first day 12. Forms will be available host our 2021-22 Student to drop students off at the will be eaten in the cafeteria ill/having COVID-like of school. We are eager in the homeroom classes. Orientation for Pre-K today student drop-off area or front with social distancing as symptoms are asked to to have visitors back on Guidance will not accept (Friday) from 10:30 a.m. to office lobby. Parents and room permits. Lunch will remain home and seek campus, however we will schedule change requests 6 p.m. visitors will not be allowed be eaten in the cafeteria. medical attention or follow guidelines from the by phone or email. Please Due to updated health on campus at this time, • Special area transitions advisement. DOH and the CDC. When fill the form out and returnguidance from the Taylor with the exception of pre- will be evaluated by each SCHOOL-SPECIFIC all parties believe it is safe it with your student. County Health Department scheduled appointments. school. ORIENTATION AND • One class will be FIRST DAY allowed at recess or in one TAYLOR COUNTY Florida’s sales tax holiday ends Monday general area. Classes will PRIMARY SCHOOL not combine or interact. Individual parent Parents and students Department of Revenue crayons, notebooks, includes keyboards, mouse • Parents will not be meetings have been buying supplies for the (DOR), during the holiday, notebook fillerdevices, paper,personal digital allowed to walk their scheduled for Friday and upcoming school year no tax is due on the sale legal pads, binders, lunch assistants, monitors, children to class as has Monday. can save some money or purchase of any article boxes, construction paper, other peripheral devices, typically been allowed on Regular car drop-off or during the 2021 “Florida of clothing, wallet or markers, folders, poster modems, routers and non- the first day of school. preschool (3’s & 4’s) drop- Back-to-School Sales Tax bag, including handbags, board, composition books, recreational software, • We are working on a off will be from 7:30-7:55 Holiday,” which began last backpacks, fanny packs and poster paper, scissors, regardless of whether the plan to help with the first a.m. in the drop-off loop. weekend. diaper bags with a price of cellophane tape, glue, paste, accessories are used in day of drop-offs. Unfortunately, we are During the holiday, which $60 or less. rulers, computer disks, association with a personal SPECIFIC TO unable to let parents walk will run through Monday, This exemption does staplers and staples (used computer base unit. SECONDARY STUDENTS their child to class for the Aug. 9, there is no state or NOT include briefcases, to secure paper products), Computer-related • Students will transition first day of school. We arelocal sales tax charged for suitcases and other garment protractors, compasses and accessories do not include between classes with social allowing all parents to park certain purchases, including bags. calculators. furniture or systems, distancing encouraged and and walk their child to the clothing, footwear and “Clothing” is defined As for “personal devices, software or monitored. building. certain accessories selling as any article of wearing computers,” DOR says they peripherals that are • Breakfast will be eaten K-2 students need to be for $60 or less, as well as apparel, including all include electronic book designed or intended as students get to school. walked up to the drop-off certain school supplies footwear (except skis, readers, laptops, desktops, primarily for recreational • Lunch will be eaten in doors. We ask for you to selling for $15 or less. swim fins, roller bladeshandheld and devices, tablets use. The term “monitor” the cafeteria or designated come to the drop-off door Additionally, the first skates), intended to be worn and tower computers. does not include a device area. because these are the doors $1,000 of the sales price on or about the human body. The term does not include that includes a television GENERAL your child will be using on of personal computers and Clothing does not include cellular telephones, video tuner. INFORMATION a regular basis. certain computer-related watches, watchbands, game consoles, digital None of the exemptions • If a student or employee Preschool students will accessories will be tax jewelry, umbrellas or media receivers or devices included in the sales tax tests positive, what are the need to be walked to the free when purchased for handkerchiefs. that are not primarily holiday apply to sales in a procedures? preschool doors (blue non-commercial home or Meanwhile, “school designed to process data. theme park, entertainment The Department of double doors in front personal use. supplies” are defined“Personal ascomputer- complex, public lodging Health in Taylor County parking lot). Walk-up/drop- According to the Florida pens, pencils, erasers, related accessories” establishment or airport.

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